Subsea & Offshore Service Magazine November 2016

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key players within the oil and gas industry set to build a new future for the industry Key players within the oil and gas industry are set to gather in Aberdeen for The Oil & Gas UK Share Fair event with an aim to find a new ways of attracting new investments within an industry suffering from major pressures.

technology-led suppliers in attendance demonstrating how they are playing a central role in delivering efficient solutions and are actively collaborating across all levels of the supply chain.

Share Fair is one of the UK’s most important annual industry events which gives supply chain companies and major oil and service companies an opportunity to directly talk with one another.

Their activity feeds very much into the priorities of the Efficiency Task Force, which needs to see its commitment to improve efficiency and collaboration adopted by the entire industry. It is important that operators and lead contractors increase collaboration with the innovative UK supply chain, which will help maximise the recovery of oil and gas reserves and ensure the sustainability of the sector.

Oil and Gas Authority (OGA) boss Andy Samuel will soon be outlining his vision for the industry to 2035.

OGA, which came into force in October this year, will have Andy reporting on the reshape of the industry and is said to drive insentives with a potential prize of £800bn of new investment and some £100bn of new tax receipts, to potential investors.

This potential investment spluge could help unlock the estimated 20bn barrels of oil that are stil on the United Kingdom Continental Shelf (UKCS).

Mr. Samuel recently said in an interview that this ‘would not be short term fixes’, but rather a ‘sustainable shift’ that involved collaboration and switch to new business models and partnerships’.

Speaking about the prominence of the recently-established Oil & Gas UK’s Efficiency Task Force (ETF) at this year’s Share Fair, Stephen Marcos-Jones, Oil & Gas UK’s Director of Business Excellence said:

Oil & Gas UK’s Efficiency Task Force takes prominence at Share Fair. It will demonstrate how it is helping the industry to lower costs and improve efficiency through collaboration, uptake of new technologies and streamlining of processes, to maximise economic recovery of UK oil and gas.

Share Fare is one of the key dates in the industry calendar, which has additional prominence this year as it will demonstrate how the industry is evolving to meet its challenging and changing environment.

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George Rafferty, Chief Executive, NOF Energy.

Companies that will be presenting and offering one-toone business discussions at the Share Fair event include: Aker Solutions, Amec Foster Wheeler, Apache North Sea, BP Exploration Operating Company Limited, Chevron North Sea Limited, ConocoPhillips, FPAL First Point Assessment, Halliburton, Nexen Petroleum UK Ltd, Petrofac, Premier Oil, Repsol Sinopec Resources UK Limited, Shell UK Ltd, Technip UK Limited, TOTAL E&P UK LIMITED, and Wood Group.

Oil & Gas UK ‘s annual Share Fair will be held at Aberdeen’s Exhibition and Conference Centre on November 2, from 7.30am to 5pm.

More information can be found at Oil & Gas UK’s website:

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edi to r s l et t er Welcome to the November issue of Subsea & Offshore Service Magazine, the monthly trade journal delivering extensive coverage of the offshore Industries worldwide.

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With Abu Dhabi preparing to host over 100,000 oil and gas professionals for ADIPEC 2016, we review all that this influential exhibition will deliver (p21).

Ross Macleod, Business Development Director at Ashtead Technology gives his view on AUVs and buoyancy-driven gliders and explains how these have revolutionised the way the subsea industry gathers oceanographic data and expects the demand for this technology will continue to grow over the next five years despite the volatility of oil prices (p30).

Malcolm Walker of AxFlow reviews the competing attributes of semi-submersible vertical line shaft and fully submersible seawater lift pumps (p36).

Next month’s features include Welding & Fabrication, Drilling, Exploration & Production, Safety, Subsea Equipment & Underwater Inspection. As a proud media associate of OSEA 2016 we will be previewing the event to highlight all of its features. If you would like to feature your latest news or new technologies in the next issue, please get in contact with me to discuss your editorial requirements - editor@sosmagazine.biz. For all advertising enquiries, please email Jon McIntosh for further details. jon@sosmagazine.biz Thanks for reading!

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More than 20 years’ more gas production in the Southern North Sea, industry told More than 20 years’ more gas production in the Southern North Sea, industry told Businesses working in the East of England gas industry were told there were at least another 20 years’ production left in the Southern North Sea by a government expert at Westminster.

Production is expected to continue until at least 2035, despite the current downturn, a House of Commons’ reception for 200 members of the East of England energy industry were told, offering a beacon of hope during difficult times.

The SNS could continue to meet 20% of the UK’s energy needs for the another two decades, the Oil & Gas Authority (OGA) SNS area manager Eric Marston said.

Supply chain companies from the East of England should “hold on to that thought,” he told the event, with energy minister Baroness Neville-Rolfe, organised by the East of England Energy Group (EEEGR) with Great Yarmouth MP Brandon Lewis.

The delegation was designed to reinforce EEEGR’s messages about the region’s vital role in keeping the UK lit and warm and its importance to the national economy at the heart of government.

More than 3.7 trillion cubic feet of gas was still to be produced from the SNS from existing developments and a further 5 trillion cubic feet of gas from the further development of existing reservoirs but also undeveloped discoveries, Mr Marston said.

He called on supply chain companies and operators to sign up to a new SNS Rejuvenation Special Interest Group (SIG) organised by the OGA and EEEGR to work for solutions to unlock the remaining potential of the SNS. “The SNS continues to be a key contributor to the UK’s energy needs. I would expect production to keep going for at least another 20 years, at least until 2035.” p6 | www.sosmagazine.biz | November 2016

Above: Taking the East of England energy message to Westminster - it plays a vital role in keeping the UK lit and warm. From left to right: Eric Marston, Oil & Gas Authority Area Manager for the SNS, Jonathan Cole, Managing Director of Iberdrola Renewables Offshore, Peter Aldous, Waveney MP, Brandon Lewis, Great Yarmouth MP, Simon Gray, Chief Executive of the East of England Energy Group (EEEGR), Baroness Neville-Rolfe, Minister of State for Energy and Intellectual Property, and Paul Spence, Director of Strategy and Corporate Affairs at EDF. “However it isn’t that simple. A significant portion of these opportunities are not easy to access.

“Much of what is left in the SNS are small pool and tight gas opportunities.

These resources are increasingly expensive, commercially risky and complex to develop.

We need to work on how to harness that potential including both innovative technical and commercial solutions.”

Synergies between the gas industry and the growing offshore wind industry would also be explored including how they could work more effectively and efficiently together.

“Both industries share the same parts of the SNS and need the same skills to get the work done and similar means of getting people to and from their offshore facilities “ “If your organisation can make a difference to the UK’s indigenous gas supply and can make a contribution, I would ask you to step forward.”

Baroness Neville-Rolfe praised the work of the “brilliant region” to a packed Members’ Dining Room, representing small supply chain companies, major North Sea operators, wind farm developers and industry organisations, including Deirdre Michie, Chief Executive of Oil & Gas UK and Peter

Aldous, Waveney MP. “Nowhere in the UK is there such an energy mix as the East of England.”

“The Government very much recognises the value of the UK Continental Shelf gas production and in ensuring UK energy and safeguarding jobs and economic interests.

“Despit\e the SNS being mature basin, there remains potential. The OGA is currently exploring the potential of the East of England to be an energy hub.”

The government’s “trilemma” was the need to supply energy, the need for that energy to be affordable and hit low carbon targets while meeting its industrial strategy.

Paul Spence, Director of Strategy and Corporate Affairs at EDF, said EDF wanted to bring the same opportunities to Sizewell C as it was to Hinkley Point - 25,000 job opportunities, 1000 apprentices and the value of the 64% of the construction spend means for the UK supply chain.

Any companies interested in joining the SNS Rejuvenation SIG should contact Siofra Driver, Events and Communications Executive, EEEGR, siofra.driver@eeegr.com 01493 412199 www.eeegr.com

Companies must visit South Korea if they want to do business there, says IVB Great Yarmouth-based Inspection Verification Bureau (IVB) is looking to the Far East to expand its business.

Director Matt Chapman has just returned from South Korea where, he says, some of the country’s biggest offshore energy companies are keen to work with UK businesses who take the trouble to go and see them.

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Mr Chapman’s trip to Busan for the three-day Offshore Korea exhibition and conference involved six plane journeys and 25 hours of flight time. “But it was worth it,” he said. “The reception and feedback we received was absolutely unbelievable, and far outweighed our expectations.

“The efforts we made travelling to Busan were really appreciated by the visitors to our stand and we’re now very hopeful of increasing the amount of business we do in South Korea.”

IVB, formed in 2010 by Mr Chapman and fellow directors Derek Lockwood and Christopher Bolton, has already worked on projects in the region but is now hoping to win contracts directly with one of South Korea’s nine major companies. Three of these, Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI), Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering (DSME) and Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) sponsored the exhibition attended by IVB as part of the Department of International Trade (DIT) pavilion.

IVB carries out independent verification of offshore and onshore facilities, independent inspection during procurement, manufacture and beyond, risk assessment and independent audits of management and technical competence. The assessments cover legal, compliancy, quality, health & safety, performance and environmental factors, and obligations that are of crucial importance to all businesses and processes.

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Intertek speeds up testing for Legionnaire’s Disease Flexitallic expands European Regional Sales Team with three key appointments Flexitallic, the global leader in static sealing solutions, has announced the appointment of a trio of Europe based Regional Sales Managers to expand its presence in the region.

Gianandrea Cochis has been recruited with responsibility for the Italian market. Based in Turin, Gianandrea joins Flexitallic from Garlock and had previously worked for SKF where he held various positions in Technical and Sales Departments.

CGG Wins Major Award from Pemex for an Integrated Subsalt Seismic Acquisition & Imaging Project in Mexico’s Perdido Area CGG announced that last month it had been awarded a major contract by Pemex to deliver an orthogonal wide-azimuth integrated solution designed to optimize subsalt seismic imaging in the geologically complex deep waters of the Perdido area.

Also joining the team is Erdem Ozdogan, who is the new Regional Sales Manager for Turkey. Joining Flexitallic from Optibelt GmbH, Erdem has also worked for EagleBurgmann in Turkey as Sales Manager and will operate out of Istanbul.

Completing the trio is Thierry Zonderman, who has become the Regional Sales Manager for Belgium. With extensive experience in the sealing products sector, Thierry will be based in Sint Job, which is near Antwerp.

A new wide-azimuth survey, covering approximately 10,000 km2, will be acquired perpendicularly over the existing wide-azimuth seismic data acquired by CGG in 2010. Imaging of this first large scale combined orthogonal wideazimuth dataset for Pemex is expected to provide significantly enhanced subsalt imaging results due to the improved illumination of the targets beneath the complex salt canopy.

Dominique Gries, Flexitallic’s Senior Sales Manager – Europe, said: “The addition of these three experienced sales managers strengthens our team in Europe and supports our growth strategy in the region. Each has extensive knowledge of industry in their local markets, which will benefit the business and our growing customer base across the continent.”

The survey will commence in early 2017 with delivery of Fast Trax pre-stack depth migration RTM results by the end of the year and full production processing results in 2018. The data will be processed in CGG’s Villahermosa and Houston subsurface imaging centers.

Jean-Georges Malcor, CEO, CGG, said: “CGG is proud to have been selected to conduct Mexico’s first offshore orthogonal wide-azimuth program to address the significant imaging challenges relating to the presence of complex geology and salt structures in the deepwater Perdido area. CGG has historically been a key provider of high-end seismic services to Pemex and has an invaluable 28-year track record of operational experience in Mexico. We are delighted to have the opportunity to continue developing our longstanding partnership with Pemex to support their exploration & development plans.”

Below (left to right): Gianandrea Cochis, Thierry Zonderman and Erdem Ozdogan.

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Intertek, a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide, is supporting both the UK public and private sectors with a faster and more specific test for Legionella, the water-borne bacterium that may cause Legionnaire’s Disease in humans.

Legionella bacteria is a common environmental bacterium which naturally inhabits fresh water at low levels. If not properly maintained, water systems provide favourable conditions for Legionella colonisation at high levels and this can quickly spread through complex water supply and storage systems. Potential human infection

by Legionella bacteria can cause Legionnaire’s disease, a form of pneumonia which can be fatal to susceptible individuals and, even when treated effectively, can lead to potential life-altering health effects. Legionella bacteria is transmitted by aerosols and minute water droplets, so gives rise to potential infection routes from taps, showers, pressure washers and HVAC humidification making it a major bacterium of concern in buildings and offshore assets.

To support recent progress in the analysis of Legionella in water, Intertek’s water testing laboratory has expanded its capabilities to include qPCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) for Legionella.

This gives Intertek the ability to support its clients with 24 hour results for Legionella in water, thereby allowing a rapid reaction to potential outbreaks and to monitor the effectiveness of system cleaning following positive detection.

The PCR test is carried out alongside the cultivation method which is still the gold standard method of testing for Legionella bacteria and the method that should be used for routine testing for Legionella as part of validation of the adequacy of ongoing control measures for Legionella prevention.

Intertek Aberdeen Water Hygiene consultant Julie Hart said: “An outbreak of Legionnaire’s disease can result in the closing of all or part of an oil rig or marine vessel, which is not only very disruptive, causing financial and reputational damage, but more importantly it can also affect human lives. By decreasing our turnaround times, outbreaks can be identified and treated far quicker than before, lessening disruption and reducing risk to life.”

30 years of Renown Engineering A North-East engineering firm celebrates 30 years in the business by looking back on its growth from a small fabrication company to a thriving business spanning 7 companies and 3 sites able to survive the oil and gas crisis.

The Underwater Centre Receives ISO 9001 Certification After a highly intensive audit delivered by the British Assessment Bureau, The Underwater Centre, Fort William, has received ISO 9001 certification.

Being externally audited against ISO 9001 is an independent assessment of the quality of the management systems that control and support the Centre’s training methods and practices.

The Underwater Centre aims to achieve a level that meets and surpasses its customer’s needs; ISO 9001 confirms the high standards of the systems in place to ensure the quality of the Centre’s products.

ISO 9001 audit of training systems and infrastructure The audit examined systems and processes within a wide range of departments; from customer communications, to staff training and competency, and the PMS (Planned Maintenance Schedule) system used to ensure equipment integrity is upheld. The Centre’s own internal quality management auditing systems were highly complimented. The level of support and service provided to the Centre’s customers over the decades is largely due to the systems in place, and their continued improvement.

Stamp of assurance Steve Ham, Commercial Director at The Underwater Centre, said, “The certification isn’t simply an endorsement of what we say we do: it is a stamp of assurance that we have the systems and facilities in place to consistently deliver a high level of quality across all of our courses.’

Renown Group started its journey back in 1986 when Messrs Rennie and Brown combined their names to create Renown Engineering.

They fabricated high strength armoured steel products to support the manufacture of vehicles for the defence industry.

The current owners took over the business in 2005, when the founders of Renown retired. This change of ownership heralded a new phase of growth for the business.

Renown Group expanded to a 37,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility in Cramlington. Shortly after, there was also an addition of two more companies and two more sites — Renown Oil and Gas, based in Washington and PJ Engineering Products, which specialises in offshore and marine engineering in South Shields. These three companies form the basis of Renown Group.

Over the years, Renown Group has experienced significant growth and diversification. They now consist of 7 trading divisions over 3 manufacturing sites, employing over 130 people and has an annual turnover of £12m.

These efforts have not gone unrecognised, with the Group recently receiving a Supplier Recognition Award from prestigious global aerospace and defence company, Lockheed Martin, for work they did on a project for the Ministry of Defence. They were commended for their excellent communication skills and work ethic.

For their 30-year anniversary, Renown Group are celebrating their longest-serving employees - some of whom have been with the company for 27 years - as well as the apprentices and graduates who have moved throughout the company in various roles.

Work continues at Great Yarmouth Energy Park to free-up land and unlock business opportunities Efforts at Great Yarmouth Energy Park to free-up land and unlock opportunities for offshore energy sector related businesses have taken a huge step forward with the exchange of contracts for the acquisition of another site for development.

Great Yarmouth is recognised as England’s offshore energy sector capital, with prospects of sharing in major investment in energy over the coming decades, including in oil and gas exploration, gas platform decommissioning, nuclear, and offshore windfarms.

The 50 acre energy park is being established to ensure that businesses related to the offshore energy sector continue to have suitable land available, close to the riverport and Outer Harbour, so the area is best placed to capture these anticipated future jobs, investment, economic growth and regeneration opportunities.

The scheme is a project of the Great Yarmouth Development Company, a joint venture between Great Yarmouth Borough Council and Norfolk County Council, which aims to pool skills and resources to unlock and accelerate economic development opportunities.

While the borough council already owns much of the land, work has been progressing to gain control of key sites within the park so they can be offered for sale or rent to growing offshore energy sector related businesses, which would then invest and create jobs.

‘Quality is very much about our customers: it’s about ensuring that they receive what they expect, and that we are customer focussed in designing and delivering our services.’

Following negotiations with the owners of the Millora Works site, contracts were exchanged on 26 August 2016 for the sale and purchase of this two acre, strategically important site.

Following exchange of contracts, the borough council has also withdrawn its Compulsory Purchase Order, made last year to support the acquisition of the site in the public interest.

‘Ultimately we are all about delivering a great service to our customers. But it is important to us that we have an independent verification of the systems in place that help us achieve this.

ISO 9001 will help us continue to improve both the level of service we offer to our customers and the customer satisfaction we can provide.”

Once completion of the acquisition has occurred, the Millora Works site will be promoted to offshore energy sector related businesses.

The new site borders the South Denes Business Park, a vacant site of 2.9 acres, providing the potential for the two sites to be merged for regeneration purposes.

Below: Renown Oil & Gas Quality Manager, Dale Dreyer.

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RENTAIR OFFSHORE AND ATR POWER SOLUTIONS MERGE TO DELIVER WIDER OFFERING TO GLOBAL OIL AND GAS INDUSTRY RentAir Offshore and ATR Power Solutions have effectively merged to become one company, offering a broader service to the global energy industry.

This follows the successful merger of their parent companies, Centurion Group and ATR Group, earlier this year.

The new combined business, which will trade under the Rentair Offshore brand, brings together the complementary expertise, products and services of both companies in the rental of specialist air compression, steam and power generation equipment to support oil & gas production, well testing, fabric maintenance and renewables.

Robbie Garden, Divisional Director of Rentair Offshore, will continue in this role, working alongside Commercial Director, John Cooper - formerly Divisional Director of ATR Power Solutions. George Mess, Operations Director, will continue to provide technical support to the business.

Mr Garden said:

Under this merger, the position of both businesses is significantly strengthened through enhanced and increased capability and capacity in what continues to be a very challenging market. A wider service and product range, with combined and complementary technical expertise delivered globally, offers greater efficiency and added-value to our customers as they continue to seek to rationalise the supply chain and drive down costs.

Adding the complementary products and services of ATR Power Solutions to Rentair Offshore’s global reach through bases in Aberdeen, Great Yarmouth, Netherlands, Singapore, Australia and the United States of America opens up new opportunities for both companies. Equally, RentAir Offshore will benefit from being able to tap into the ATR Caspian business located in Baku, Azerbaijan.

In Aberdeen, ATR Power Solution employees are transferring to Rentair Offshore’s premises in Dyce from where the merged business will operate as of today, Monday 3 October.

Keith Moorhouse, Chief Executive of Centurion Group, said: “After only a little over eight weeks, we are already seeing the benefits from the merger of Centurion and ATR Group.

The combination of two of our businesses, RentAir Offshore and ATR Power Solutions, builds on what has been achieved so far through a broader range of products and services available globally and delivering much more cost-effective solutions.”

Centurion Group and ATR Group merged on 27th July 2016, creating a global player in the oil and gas rental and services market. The combined group, headquartered in Aberdeen, has a turnover in excess of £100m and operates from bases in Aberdeen, Great Yarmouth, The Netherlands, Azerbaijan, Singapore, Australia and the USA.

New technology solution to extend life of wind turbine towers and reduce failures Aquaterra Energy and Proeon Systems have developed a costsaving, integrated structural monitoring system to improve the integrity of offshore wind structures.

With global offshore wind expenditure forecast to reach £210 billion over the next ten years, the offshore wind energy monitoring system will improve inspection and repair planning, and lower the frequency of offshore failures.

It will also greatly reduce the need, risk and cost associated with inspection crews travelling to wind farm sites offshore.

The collaboration is an amalgamation of Proeon’s sensor technology and Aquaterra’s capability in structural mechanics and analysis that will provide operators with accurate, informed, and real-time condition analysis data to enhance maintenance, commissioning and decommissioning programmes.

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and placed on all aspects of the installed turbine support structure, including the nacelle and foundation pile, to monitor strain, movement, temperature, scour and meteorological data. The results can then be compared against initial data collected in normal conditions and show the potential of degradation occurring.

Dr Andrew Lennon, senior riser analyst with Aquaterra Energy, said: “Current monitoring solutions produce data but don’t provide meaningful analysis. This can lead to a lack of understanding in the industry about why failures and structural problems are occurring.

“The monitoring system mitigates the need for costly offshore inspections while providing knowledge and reassurance about the integrity of the asset. For example, where there is cracking or other problems in the structure, the data can be used to identify events which may be the cause. Trends in the data could be used in the future to identify

problems before they occur and to determine life expectancy more accurately.

Dr Dorian Hindmarsh, Business Development Manager with Proeon Systems, added: “This is the first time that these systems have been integrated and their combined capabilities add real economic value to structural monitoring and analysis. The UK is a market leader in offshore wind energy and using collaborative, home grown technology to implement monitoring solutions from the outset will enable wind farm operators to safely and cost-effectively improve the integrity and operational efficiency of their assets.”

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Subsea Supplies gains ISO seal of approval Subsea Supplies has been formally recognised for the standard of its management systems.

The Aberdeen based business has achieved certification for its capabilities as an international supplier of ROV, AUV, oil and gas, oceanographic and defence equipment.

Subsea Supplies has been accredited by QAS International for ISO 900: 2008 following rigorous assessment of the company’s administration systems and procedures.

Pauline McCann, Sales Manager at Subsea Supplies, said:

This accreditation is a highlyregarded endorsement of the standards that define the services we provide. We are delighted to have gained this valued accreditation.

Established in 2000, Subsea Supplies represents numerous companies in the United Kingdom, including Cooper Interconnect (Burton Subsea®), Nexans Norway A/S, Masto Wire-Service A/S,

Sun-Star Electric and AK Industries, in the supply of connectors and other components.

In addition, the firm provides intercom systems, cathodic protection anodes, underwater lubricant products, umbilical cable grease and many other products associated with ROV and AUV equipment.

In 2015, the business invested more than £180,000 in its new premises in the city’s

Bridge of Don area. The company can now stock around 100,000 items at the site.

Subsea Supplies, which was a finalist in the small company of the year category at this year’s Subsea UK awards, has also created an online sales portal allowing clients to order products from anywhere in the world at any time.

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Innovative Nord-Lock Group catches top level political attention in Sweden The Nord-Lock Group continues its successful global expansion.

In recognition of its extraordinary engineering achievements, the Speaker and key members of the Swedish Parliament today visited the unique Nord-Lock wedge-locking technology factory.

The Nord-Lock Group originated in Sweden and is today a global group with four main business areas, six factories, and more than 20 sales offices worldwide.

The patented Nord-Lock wedge-locking technology is still produced in Sweden.

The factory is full of advanced equipment, manufacturing the highly advanced bolt securing systems around the clock to serve the growing global demand.

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politicians, led by the Speaker of the house of the Swedish Parliament.

During the visit, the visitors were impressed by the state of the art production facilities that Nord-Lock invested heavily in during the recent years. Today the factory is a telling example of how a high-tech company can compete on a global scale thanks to their unique combination of know- how and manufacturing excellence.

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TRELLEBORG SPEEDS UP MANUFACTURING WITH NEW LOGISTICS SERVICE Trelleborg Sealing Solutions has launched an innovative logistics service to provide a faster inventory and manufacturing process for industrial businesses that is designed to help simplify stock ordering and reduce administration. Users can scan product barcodes to automatically generate orders for replenishment of stock, which will be delivered

by Trelleborg directly to a user’s production line.

The SealScan app is compatible with a range of iOS devices and is part of the Trelleborg Sealing Solutions Service PLUS program, aimed at simplifying workflows in every part of industrial business; from engineering to manufacturing, procurement to aftermarket.

Jan Kies, the Director of Service PLUS programs, said:

Service PLUS is a total solution program that has been designed to simplify the workflow in every part of our customer’s value chain. A huge part of the program is our unrivalled range of logistics services which provide addedvalue and have been designed to expand our relationships with our customers and make life easier for them.

We are committed to providing a premium service; the reason why we wanted to find a way to simplify procurement, manufacturing, assembly and logistics. We firmly believe the range of services available as part of the program will reduce process costs and throughput time for our customers.

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Subsea UK to showcase British expertise in Brazil Industry body, Subsea UK showcases the expertise available within the British subsea sector at Latin America’s largest oil and gas event, Rio Oil and Gas Expo and Conference.

In partnership with the Department for International Trade and Scottish Development International, Subsea UK, sought to establish stronger links between Brazil and the UK to exploit significant oil and gas developments, while exploring how new technology and better cooperation will help to drive the industry forward.

Neil Gordon, Chief Executive of Subsea UK said:

British companies have been important players in the Brazilian market and should further expand their participation in the development of the sector for years to come.

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Deputy First Minister hails Lyell Centre as ‘a leading centre with bold vision to spearhead new energy evolution’ A pioneering global research centre for earth and marine science and technology based at Heriot-Watt University has been opened by the Deputy First Minister John Swinney.

itself apart as a leading centre for research and expertise with a bold vision to spearhead the new energy evolution and breed a new era of multi-disciplinary collaboration in land and marine conservation, geology and geoscience.

Bringing together the expertise of the British Geological Survey with the academic innovation of Heriot-Watt, the Lyell Centre will ensure future generations of researchers are equipped and capable of meeting the global science and technology challenges facing the world.

It provides Scotland with a strong platform for solving complex challenges and aims to be at the frontline of delivering future energy needs.

That is why I am proud this Government, through the Scottish Funding Council, has provided £3.5 million towards the Centre which will contribute not just to Scotland’s needs but those of the wider world as well.”

Through championing innovation, collaboration and enterprise, this Scottishbased research facility is tackling some of the major issues of natural resource and energy supply and security in a sustainable way.

Work underway at Lyell by world leading academics and scientists is already looking at solutions to critical global problems from protecting coastal ecosystems, to understanding how our inland waterways will cope with future needs; from tackling the effects of climate change in Sub-Saharan Africa to finding deep-sea mining solutions that work within our global environment.

With Heriot-Watt being the first university in the UK to make a financial investment in tackling energy issues of this nature, the merger with BGS has brought to Edinburgh the only facility in Scotland where actual deep ocean floor drilling is mirrored within the research laboratories of the campus, supported by new, cutting edge analytical facilities including the largest, most advanced research aquarium in the UK. Research at the Lyell Centre will be directed

by Grand Science Challenges which will be adapted as the societal, economic and research landscape evolves and new challenges arise.

Four main Grand Challenges have been identified as part of the centre’s first strategic phase: • Climate, life and surface environments • Water and life in subsurface environments • Energy from the earth • Risk, hazards and uncertainties Welcoming the vast potential the Lyell Centre will bring, Mr Swinney, who is also Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills, said: “By bringing environmental scientists and technologists together, the Lyell Centre sets p16 | www.sosmagazine.biz | November 2016

The purpose-built £21million Lyell Centre enables Heriot-Watt University and BGS to fully integrate their individual capabilities and combined inter-disciplinary expertise in land and marine conservation, geology and geoscience. Joint funders of the facility include the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), the Scottish Funding Council (SFC) and Heriot-Watt University.

Richard A Williams, Principal and Vice Chancellor of Heriot-Watt University, said, “Climate change is the greatest challenge of our time. Understanding how our planet works in order to limit the damage caused is critical going forward.

“I am confident that through our partnership with the BGS, the very existence of this fantastic new facility, and the world-leading staff we have attracted, and will recruit in the future, we will ensure that Heriot-Watt University is at forefront of the scientific advances to address this most challenging of problems.

“The work at the Lyell Centre will benefit from Heriot-Watt University’s global presence reaching out through our schools, research institutes and our international campuses in Dubai and Malaysia. I have no doubt it will become a beacon of engagement for research and education and a trusted source of impartial advice to non-academic stakeholders, policymakers and society.”

NERC, the largest funder of environmental science in the UK, is supporting BGS and the Lyell Centre through the funding it receives from the Department for Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS).

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Above: Deputy First Minister John Swinney learns more about the research underway at the Lyell Centre.

Research Council, Professor Duncan Wingham, said, “I’m pleased to see the enthusiasm and commitment to a shared vision for a national centre for innovation shown by Heriot-Watt University, the British Geological Survey and the Scottish Funding Council come to fruition. The Lyell Centre will build on BGS’s and Heriot-Watt’s individual and combined interdisciplinary expertise, and will be one of Europe’s leading centres for research and expertise in the Earth and marine sciences.

“The aim of this collaboration is to find pragmatic, evidence-based solutions to a range of critical global challenges, including climate change, how we use and develop land, and how we source minerals and deal with waste. I look forward to seeing the centre develop.”

Jo Johnson, Minister of State for Universities, Science, Research and Innovation, said, “With our investment, the Lyell Centre in Scotland will combine science and technology to boost the UK’s world-leading research in to our environment.

“Exploring themes ranging from geology and hydrology to marine ecosystems, the Centre will use the latest research methods and technologies to tackle the planet’s biggest challenges such as climate change and energy supply.”

Heriot-Watt University and BGS also aim to further develop the centre’s mixed funding portfolio which will be underpinned by major projects and embedded in an international strategy. As part of this, Heriot-Watt is actively recruiting senior academics to build research teams that will realise the centre’s vision and research strategy.

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Hoover Container Solutions, Ferguson Group and CHEP Catalyst & Chemical Containers Complete Merger Transaction The transaction combines three leading global providers of container solutions to form the independent joint venture company, Hoover Ferguson Group.

Hoover Container Solutions (“Hoover”), Ferguson Group (“Ferguson”) and CHEP Catalyst & Chemical Containers (“CCC”), three leading global providers of container solutions products in the energy, petrochemical and general industrial markets, have finalized their merger to form the independent joint venture company, Hoover Ferguson Group (“Hoover Ferguson”).

Global supply chain solutions company, Brambles Limited, the owner of Ferguson and CCC, and First Reserve and Hoover management, the owners of Hoover, completed the transaction on October 21, 2016. The joint venture is 50% owned

by Brambles and 50% owned by Hoover shareholders.

Hoover Ferguson brings together three market-leading service providers with demonstrated commitments to worldclass customer service, quality and operational excellence. The combined Hoover Ferguson business establishes one of the largest global fleets of rigid steel

intermediate bulk containers (“IBCs”) and cargo container units (“CCUs”), offering more than 110,000 rental units worldwide, across a vast global network of more than 70 service centers in twenty six countries and supported by approximately 500 expert team members.

maintain a footprint that better services customers globally.

Hoover Ferguson is committed to providing our clients with solutions-based, quality products and an unparalleled level of customer service.

Hoover Ferguson will have a prominent market presence in every major energy basin and petrochemical manufacturing center in the world. Through its growth and development, Hoover Ferguson will continue to deliver a globally diverse suite of products, services and solutions, including the manufacturing of a comprehensive range of IBCs, catalyst containers, trash compactors, food grinders and offshore workspace/ accommodation modules.

Neil Wizel, Managing Director at First Reserve, stated:

Donald W. Young, Chairman and CEO of Hoover, will lead the new company, supported by a management team comprised of senior executives from Ferguson, CCC, Hoover and Brambles.

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The completion of this merger creates a partnership between Hoover and Brambles that offers increased bandwidth of capabilities and offerings on a global scale.

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EnerMech Collaborates With Mechanical Coupling Specialist Snap Ring Joint For International Push EnerMech has signed a collaboration agreement with pipeline solutions specialist Snap Ring Joint (SRJ) to provide weld-free mechanical coupling products to international clients.

SRJ is a well-established pipe connection and repair solution provider to the energy sector and has pioneered disruptive technology in developing a suite of products which are compatible with all sizes of pipework.

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clients of both companies as it rolls out SRJ couplings in Australia, Canada, Europe, Mexico, South Korea, UAE and USA. EnerMech’s Technical Director, Phil Bentley, said: “Our objective across all of our business lines it to find new ways of reducing costs for clients but at the same time maintaining and improving the standard of safety and quality of service we provide.

“Working in partnership with SRJ is a great example of this approach as this agreement allows us to deliver a safer product compared to other market alternatives and one which is more cost effective.”

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ITF and SPE sign MOU to accelerate technology development The Industry Technology Facilitator (ITF) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) to share and enhance global technology development opportunities in the oil and gas industry.

ITF CEO, Dr Patrick O’Brien, joined Stephen Graham, Chief Operating Officer, SPE, and Janeen Judah, 2017 SPE President, Chevron, at SPE’s Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition in Dubai on Wednesday (28 September) to discuss actioning the agreement.

The MOU will allow ITF access to SPE’s strong network of industry experts as well as detailed information on the latest technology challenges identified during SPE’s Applied Technical Workshops.

In turn, SPE will benefit from the provision of ITF’s established roadmap mechanism to identify technology challenges, seek solutions and fast track

implementation through joint industry projects.

Opportunities to work together could include running combined events or calls for proposals, mutual sharing of information with members, as well as joint promotion of each organizations’ events.

O’Brien moderated a regional interest special session at ATCE on ‘Getting the most from mature fields’ on 28th September.

ITF and SPE are both driven by our purpose to promote and accelerate efficient and intelligent solutions to the oil and gas industry.

The MOU will strengthen our already close working relationship with SPE and give more impetus and authority to our members on action to satisfy their technology demands.

We are looking to create more strategic MOUs with other organizations in the near future which similarly will allow us to formalise existing relationships and ongoing joint activities.

Graham said he is extremely pleased to secure this agreement with ITF.

As well as sharing our combined network of companies, developers and academics, the agreement will drive forward our united ambitions to see new and enhanced technology brought to the market faster to ensure the oil and gas industry continues to be profitable and sustainable.

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More than 50 per cent of ADIPEC attendees are expected to have sole or joint purchasing authority, demonstrating the event’s position as a powerhouse for local, regional, and international business opportunities in energy.

ADIPEC will host more than 2,000 exhibiting companies, 8,500 delegates, 700 speakers, and 25 international pavilions, including major oil producing countries, such as the US, Saudi Arabia, China, and Russia, as well as emerging markets, such as Indonesia, Malaysia, and Spain.

Bringing the World’s Energy Leaders to Abu Dhabi The distinguished ADIPEC Conference Programme, organised in collaboration with the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE), will commence with a prestigious Opening Ceremony, including keynote presentations

by H.E. Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of State and CEO of the ADNOC Group of Companies, and Rex W. Tillerson, Chairman and CEO of Exxon Mobil Corporation.

Following its successful launch in 2015, the dedicated Offshore, Marine, and Heavy Equipment Zone returns to ADIPEC and is set to attract more than 100 exhibiting companies in support of ongoing global and regional investments in offshore production.

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zone will feature a display of everything from rigs, vessels, and subsea drilling equipment, to pipelines, and tools for reservoir production and mapping.

Meanwhile, 8 Offshore & Marine conference sessions will look at industry-specific topics ranging from developing offshore oil and gas fields to new technologies and enhancing safety.

Addressing the Imminent Need for Energy Security Demonstrating its commitment to meeting emerging industry requirements, ADIPEC 2016 will launch the inaugural edition of the ‘Security in Energy’ exhibition and conference. Supported by the UAE Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) and the Critical Infrastructure and Coastal Protection Authority (CICPA), the programme will provide valuable insights on the growing need for worldwide industry security across the energy landscape.

The conference agenda will feature four keynote presentations by H.E. Hamad Obaid Al Mansoor, Director General of the TRA, General Sir Richard Shirreff, former NATO Deputy Supreme Allied Commander for Europe, H.E. Jamal Mohamed Al Hosani, Director General of the UAE National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA), and Abdulrahman Essa Al Muagle, Chief Information Security Officer for the National Cyber Security Programme at Saudi Aramco.

Celebrating Excellence and Developing Homegrown Talent Also returning to ADIPEC 2016 will be the ADIPEC Awards, which celebrate innovation, best practice, and excellence in energy for people, companies, projects and initiatives in the oil and gas industry regionally and internationally. Winners will be announced during a prestigious gala dinner taking place at the Ritz Carlton Abu Dhabi on ADIPEC’s opening night.

Challenging the perception that the oil and gas industry is a male-dominated environment, the official ADIPEC Women in Energy series will give attendees the opportunity of meeting with peers and discussing the future role of women in the energy arena, with a full day gathering on Wednesday, 9 November.

Young ADIPEC, the hugely successful programme designed to engage the younger generation in the oil and gas industry, is back for its third year and expanding its reach with the launch of the first Young ADIPEC Forum.

The programme will also feature interactive ‘edutainment’ sessions to help students learn more about the energy sector and develop key skills.

ADIPEC 2016 takes place from 7-10 November at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), and is supported by the UAE Ministry of Energy, the Abu Dhabi Chamber, and the Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi).

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Revamped OSEA2016 International Conference to Align With Current O&G Industry Knowledge, skills and strategies needed to navigate and overcome the current global oil and gas industry downturn will be the focus of this year’s revamped OSEA2016 International Conference. To be held from 29 November – 2 December, the programme will consist of 18 in-depth sessions by top business leaders and an overseas site visit to a fabricating yard in Batam, Indonesia. In addition, OSEA2016 will also see the launch of LNG EquipTech Asia, a oneday conference on 29 November, Asia’s only conference on technology for LNG processing.

“The current state of the industry has tested the resilience of many businesses in the oil and gas value chain. As companies struggle to stay afloat, they are confronted with challenges from every aspect.

These pressing concerns will be addressed at the OSEA2016 International Conference, with each masterclass delving in-depth to critical issues and challenges faced by companies today and recovery strategies needed to overcome them,” says IB Saravanan, Director – Conference (Special Projects), at organiser Singapore Exhibition Services.

The morning plenary session on 30 Nov will feature a keynote presentation titled Synergising the Cross Country Expertise through Far Reaching Collaborations: Tiding over the Challenge. This will be followed by country focused sessions on Norway, Australia, the Netherlands, and Singapore spotlighting oil and gas and offshore/marine technology developments and collaborative opportunities with major firms from their respective countries.

Asia’s top business leaders in Oil & Gas to share insights Themed under three tracks titled Asset Optimisation, Operational Excellence, and Sustainable Growth, OSEA2016 International Conference’s 18 sessions will be led by thought-leaders from top industry names including Petronas, Shell, ConocoPhillips, Schlumberger, Herrenknecht Vertical, Fluor, Reliance Gas Pipelines among others.

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can achieve high performance, acceptable risk and reduced cost in the current environment, comments, “In a market facing cost pressure and reduced investment, operators have to drive high performance and maximise the return on investments even from ageing assets, all while ensuring safe and effective outcomes and preventing costly accidents.

This continuous balancing of risk and cost presents opportunities to improve plant productivity in a sustainable way.”

“How can operators sweat the assets safely and maintain reliability? Ensure integrity of risk controls? Achieve regulatory compliance?

Instil a strong safety culture? We will look at how risk management approaches and processes can be used to obtain an accurate picture of risk and aid decision-making that drives high performance whilst ensuring safe and reliable operations,” adds Barhey.

Conference topics have been designed to provide deeper insights, answers and strategies on how to tackle some of the most critical challenges and obstacles that have emerged in today’s reality of sustained low oil prices. Some highlights include: • Cost Effective Life Extension Techniques for Ageing Assets by Kaushik Mukherjee, Principal Engineer – Civil and Structural, Petronas • Evaluating Exploration and Production Assets with Lower Break Even Points

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For the first time, the OSEA International Conference will also include an overseas site visit. This year, delegates will get the opportunity to visit the Profab fabrication yard in Batam, Indonesia to witness first-hand the fabrication steps and processes, including assembly and release that go into manufacturing a complete topside module for an FPSO. “In addition to the 18 sessions, it is crucial for us to launch LNG EquipTech Asia and organise the site visit to provide delegates with a deeper learning experience at OSEA. While the site visit will help delegates realise the complexities of module prefabrication, LNG EquipTech Asia will provide updates on equipment technologies in LNG’s three CAPEX-intensive stages – gasification, transportation and liquefaction,” adds Saravanan.

The OSEA International Conference is held as part of OSEA2016 – Asia’s premier oil and gas industry event held from 29 November – 2 December 2016 at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore.

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Over 1500 visitors and 100 trade exhibitors are expected to take part, and the LiftEx Industry Conference will once again bring together an impressive line-up of respected speakers on topics related to safe, legal and efficient overhead lifting. The popular Innovation Fast Pitch event also returns, giving visitors a quick-fire introduction to the latest technologies and applications in this vital industry sector.

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Nautilus Hook – The Next Generation of Safety Hooks across Industry NAUTILUS Rigging (UK) Ltd are the leading innovators of safe lifting equipment, the patented “Nautilus Hook” design incorporates unique safety features which significantly enhance personal safety for all general lifting hook applications.

Setting a new workplace standard.

Nautilus Hooks are the “next generation” of general lifting hooks, the unique design takes the evolution of lifting hooks to a peak level of development and sets a new standard for personal safety in lifting hooks. The pictures clearly show that the integrated safety handle and side mounted locking mechanism eliminate the risk of, potentially serious, pinch and trap hand or finger injuries while providing the user a simple, easier, and ergonomic one handed operation.

These patented safety features, and the global potential to improve workplace safety, were the deciding factors in the American Society of Mechanical Engineers awarding the Nautilus Hook design as worthy winners of their prestigious, Best Mechanical Engineering Award at the Offshore Technology Conference in Houston.

Managing Director, Bill Toon advised “We are delighted at the consistently positive feedback that we receive from organizations who have adopted Nautilus Hooks as the safest type of lifting hook. Users of Nautilus Hooks recognize the immediate operational and safety benefits of the patented design features. The combination of an integral safety handle and innovative side mounted, thumb operated lock mechanism provides users an unobstructed handle space for safe control and operation of the hook “in the plane of the hook main face” which changes the fundamental operating method of the hook, from the forward wrist bending motion of traditional “latch lock” hooks, to an ergonomic rotational wrist motion.

In practical terms this means Nautilus Hooks are very easy to operate, the unique design gives the hook a “light” feel which is particularly beneficial when handling larger size hooks. Users comment how easy and quick it is to discharge the master link or sling from the Nautilus Hook, this is due to the unique internal profile of the load bearing portion which self-discharges the link or sling as the hook is fully opened.

Nautilus Hooks are available with SWL from 4t to 22t, with swivel, eye, or clevis tops to suit all applications. Nautilus Hooks are manufactured to international standards and the company provides fully certified chain or wire assemblies customized to your requirement or bare hooks to retro-fit existing equipment.

For quotes or enquiries email: sales@nautilusrigging.com Nautilus Hooks are the cost efficient solution to eliminating risks associated with the use of traditional hooks, proven to significantly improve operational safety the Nautilus Hook is the new safety standard in general lifting hooks. By adopting Nautilus Hooks organizations can align best practice with the stated objectives of their corporate safety policies, and meet the regulatory requirements of PUWER 98 to provide the safest possible equipment that reduces risk, with the common goal of reducing risk and improving workplace safety.

The company has produced excellent short videos detailing the unique operational and safety benefits of the innovative Nautilus Hooks which can be viewed from the home page at: www.nautilusrigging.com

Safety!, It’s in your Hands!

Right: Nautilus Hook, Ergonomic rotational wrist action to open the hook.

Below: Traditional Hook, forward wrist bending action to open.

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outreach ltd training goes offshore Outreach Ltd - Training Division is committed to promoting safe working practice through comprehensive training and customer education. All training courses delivered by Outreach Ltd. are recognised by the Health and Safety Executive and are internationally accredited.

Effective training is vital because the improper use of lifting or access equipment can result in dangerous circumstances. It is essential that operating personnel possess the correct knowledge and skills to ensure operator safety and the safety of others.

Failure to understand and comply with current legislation and regulations can result in prosecution and even imprisonment. We believe fervently that the safe, effective operation of potentially dangerous equipment should be second nature to all who plan, supervise and operate in such circumstances.

Outreach Training offers comprehensive, high quality courses providing trainees with certification under internationally recognised standards. The company is reviewing and updating courses constantly. Its current range includes courses accredited by IPAF, ALLMI, PASMA and Driver CPC as well as, specialised training for the offshore sector.

Courses cover specific legal requirements and operating standards, and also improve employees’ overall attitude to safety, increase productivity, enhance awareness and help reduce costs of unnecessary accidents, downtime, damage to equipment and claims.

Combining our onshore experience and offshore knowledge, Outreach delivered training for nearly 100 delegates over 5 weeks across 2 assets.

Introducing PASMA & IPAF training to the offshore industry during a challenging period brings great economical, time and more importantly safety benefits to the end users.

Customers experience expert tuition by dedicated, qualified instructors.

Courses held at the company’s fully equipped training centre in Falkirk or at an alternate venue, providing suitable facilities are available.

Primarily Scaffolding and Mobile Elevated Work Platforms (MEWPS) are safe - Preventing Falls Using Collecting Equipment (Working at Height Regulations 2005 Reg: 6(4(b)) – In an industry where the use of personal protection equipment (harnesses/fall arrest) is widely used, it is encouraging to see this equipment being implemented.

A training project that Outreach embarked on recently was in the North Sea for a lead drilling contractor. This was a successful project that was initiated by the client after introducing new height safety equipment for the rig.

Secondly, this allows the workforce to be self-sufficient. Enabling the mechanics/ electricians/telecoms and various other trades to build their own scaffolding significantly increases productivity and decreases downtime.

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Testimonial from customer:

We built our first tower yesterday and it was up in 30 minutes as opposed to about 3 to 4 hours for scaffold, telecoms were very impressed, Thanks for your excellent training of the crews.

For further information visit our website: www.outreachltd.co.uk/training or email: training@outreachltd.co.uk

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subsea equiPment/roV/auV’s What Lies Beneath

r with Unde rwater Robotics Subsea Industry to Delve Deepe Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) and buoyancy-driven gliders have truly revolutionised the way the subsea industry gathers oceanographic data and despite the volatility of oil prices, it’s predicted that the demand for this technology will continue to grow over the next five years and beyond.

Although the sustained low oil prices have reduced budgets and put a cap on the development of new technology, operators are quickly beginning to realise the cost saving benefits of underwater gliders forcing them to rethink their approach to subsea exploration.

Gliders save time and saved time saves money. Gliders are the latest step in the development of autonomous float technology.

Unlike conventional propeller driven AUVs, they don’t require a vessel on-site and can be deployed for up to six months without having to resurface. They are also much smaller and lighter, making them easier and quicker to transport and mobilise for international operations.

Historically, remote operated vehicles (ROVs) or divers have been used for underwater research activities, however these methods are far more complex and can take many weeks to plan and deploy, often requiring large numbers of personnel and big budgets.

In the current market where this is no longer a viable option for many companies, gliders ability to operate without human intervention, eliminating the safety risks attached to operating ROV vessels, makes them an increasingly attractive alternative to the subsea industry. p30 | www.sosmagazine.biz | November 2016

The first subsea gliders were highly specialised and were limited in scope to the specific task that they were designed to complete. Since then, technology has progressed allowing them to become dynamic platforms for a variety of imaging, chemical, biological, acoustic and oceanic sensors that can be adapted to meet the needs of a specific project.

During the 1990s, AUV technology entered an intense research and development phase which was largely funded by national defence agencies, with commercial vehicles not widely available until around 2000.

Today, with advances in technology, gliders operate with little or no need for powered systems and are typically used offshore to investigate environmental, metocean or water-mass structures.

Ashtead Technology, a global leader in marine technology and subsea services, has been an exclusive distributor of Blue Ocean’s fleet of Teledyne Webb Research Slocum gliders since striking a global asset management agreement last year with the world-leading provider of ocean data solutions.

Blue Ocean’s Slocum gliders can be equipped with a diverse range of different sensors and can be deployed in the water for up to a six months at a time. With two-way satellite communications the gliders can be deployed and controlled anywhere in the world, are highly weather resilient and have no environmental impact.

Conceived by Douglas C. Webb and supported

by Henry Stommel, Slocum gliders were named after Joshua Slocum, the first man to single-handedly sail around the world.

The long-range and duration capabilities of Slocum gliders make them ideally suited for subsurface sampling, they can be programmed to transmit their data to shore while downloading new instructions at regular intervals.

The small relative cost and the ability to operate multiple vehicles with minimal personnel and infrastructure enables small fleets of gliders to study and map the world’s most dynamic seas.

Slocum gliders operate using buoyancy as a propulsion mechanism, which allows for longer deployment periods and the collection of large datasets continuously over these extended time scales.

They are capable of transmitting data in realtime and can be deployed and recovered easily, at a fraction of the cost of traditional vessel-based or fixed-mooring monitoring approaches, lowering both project costs as well as health, safety and environmental risks.

Initially gliders were used extensively for academic and military applications but over the past few years, they have been increasingly adopted for a wide variety of oil and gas applications including pipeline leak detection, oil spill response, decommissioning

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written By Ross MacLeod, Business Development Director at Ashtead Technology

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studies, dredge/construction plume monitoring, environmental monitoring and metocean studies.

Over time gliders have become more and more autonomous with less human interaction required as artificial intelligence has advanced.

To meet the long-term needs of the subsea industry, current developments are focused on increasing battery life, improving autonomous functions and enhancing sensor capabilities so they can perform increasingly challenging intervention tasks.

travelling at approximately 1-2 nautical miles per hour.

Future developments in glider technology could see them operate with long endurance, extreme depth, or rapid response capabilities, while development of new sensors will further expand the parameters that can be measured.

This will see gliders play an important part in the dismantling of offshore structures as decommissioning activity steadily increases over the next decade.

It is clear that gliders will continue to play an increasingly important role in the exploration and monitoring of the world’s oceans. Their capabilities have already surpassed what was once believed as possible, travelling across complex terrain to collect high resolution metocean data to satisfy monitoring requirements for a number of industries including subsea, offshore renewables, mining, engineering and environmental.

They will also allow decommissioning work to be carried out as cost-effectively and safely as possible, either replacing or supporting ROVs and diving operations in monitoring and mapping the environmental impact.

The continued development of gliders and sensors will increase the range of marine applications, while advances in artificial intelligence will increase reliability and flexibility.

It’s believed that gliders will develop faster than the 30 years it took ROVs to become everyday tools, and with software and sensor improvements, they could truly transform the way the industry conducts underwater installation, inspection, repair and maintenance work.

Ross MacLeod bio: With a strong background in international business development, engineering and operations, Ross joined Ashtead in 2011, bringing with him over 30 years’ experience in the oil and gas industry. After graduating from Robert Gordon University with an Honours Degree in Electronics and Electrical Engineering, Ross has worked as an offshore survey, ROV systems engineer and has held

The current generation of gliders are capable of exploring water depths of 1,000m,

a number of senior technical and operational management roles.

Case Study: Blue Ocean Monitoring recently completed a contract in Indonesia working for PT Newmont Nusa Tenggara (PTNNT), which is a subsidiary of Newmont Mining Corporation, one of the world’s largest gold producers with assets and operations across five continents.

The task was to utilise the Slocum glider for monitoring in support of PTNNT’s Tailings Placement Program at its Batu Hijau copper-gold mine in Sumbawa, Indonesia.

The program involved tailings from the mine being piped (3.2 km) offshore and deposited off the continental shelf, where the depth reaches in excess of 4,000m.

The glider equipped with a suite of water quality sensors was deployed to monitor the tailings which were not being disbursed into the coastal environment of Sumbawa.

The monitoring program took just three weeks to complete and satisfied the full objectives of the survey scope.

Right: Ross Macleod, Business Development Director at Ashtead Technology.

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ROVOP EXPANDS FLEET AND INNOVATES TO HELP OPERATORS REDUCE COSTS BY 40% Vehicle first for Gulf of Mexico Independent subsea remotely operated vehicle (ROV) service provider ROVOP has expanded its fleet of ROVs for the US region.

The company has taken delivery of a new vehicle which will be the first of its kind for the Gulf of Mexico (GoM) and, in a direct response to market conditions, is set to help operators reduce costs by 40%.

The commercially-proven Seaeye Leopard electric work class ROV, the most powerful vehicle for its size in the world, adds to ROVOP’s existing capability at its Houston base.

Wayne Betts, President of ROVOP Inc., said: “The latest investment further strengthens our long established working relationship with Saab Seaeye. The Leopard system can reduce costs by 40% in comparison with traditional ROV systems, both in terms of equipment and personnel costs.

“ROVOP has realigned its service offering to ensure we are competitive, versatile and flexible to meet our clients’ requirements in this challenging market. Recent contract wins, coupled with an ongoing demand across our fleet, makes it clear how our adaptable and customer-centric approach works.

“We listen to our clients and take action to align with their needs. As part of this, we are working alongside our clients and suppliers to ensure we reduce costs and increase efficiency.

“Further savings are also achievable, beyond our lower charges, when using the Leopard vehicle due to the small topside footprint enabling deployment from smaller vessels and directly from platforms. The addition of the Leopard system further underpins our capabilities, enhances our service offering and will bring considerable added value for our customers in terms of cost effectiveness.”

The ROV’s immense power in a compact package offers work class capability in a small footprint that is significantly less than other vehicles used in the GoM. With ½ ton forward thrust and its iCON intelligent control system, the 2000m-rated Leopard powers ahead at a speed of over four knots, whilst providing a stable work platform for handling significant work tasks in strong currents. This makes it ideal for the GoM region where loop currents often stop operations.

The system is ideally suited to work tasks such as drill support, pipeline survey, exploration, salvage, cleaning and IRM.

Managing Director of Saab Seaeye, Jon Robertson, said: “We are extremely pleased that ROVOP has selected the Leopard system, which opens a new market segment in cost effective work class ROV solutions, and that they have decided to deploy this system in the GoM where we expect the industry will respond well to a step change in costs.

“The work capability of the system, together with its exceptional ability to work in high currents well beyond traditionally accepted ROV limits, gives us confidence that the Leopard will be a success in the GoM as it has been proving to be in other regions. Strong sales of the Leopard reflect the fact that it meets the need to reduce costs for operators.”

Above: Managing Director of Saab Seaeye, Jon Robertson, signs new ROV deal with ROVOP’s Chief Executive Officer, Steven Gray.

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TSC are proud to announce a new European distributor partnership with Koli sp. z o.o. in Poland, representing ACFM® across all sectors – subsea and topside As part of TSC’s strategy to expand the awareness and adoption of ACFM® across new regions and markets TSC are proud to announce a new partnership with Koli sp. z o.o., a polish based NDT company who have been established in the Gdansk region for 25 years.

Based in the Gdansk region, the Koli team has a strong reputation in their field in the polish market, with established expertise in NDT product knowledge, NDT service and consultancy. The team’s experience of inspection and advanced NDT techniques make Koli an ideal partner for TSC and ACFM technology, to move forward with in this market. October saw the 45th National Exhibition and Conference on NDT being held in Kolobrzeg in Poland.

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product range to the Polish NDT market.

Dr. Mike Smith, Technical Director at TSC Inspection Systems said “It is a very exciting time at TSC, as the next generation of ACFM® equipment begins to come to the fore.

We are very pleased to have the Koli team working with us, increasing the awareness of ACFM NDT technology in Poland and providing local and focused support for existing and future ACFM customers both in the subsea and topside inspection sectors.”

About TSC Inspection Systems TSC Inspection Systems provides advanced NonDestructive Testing (NDT) solutions, founded on their unique and patented Alternating Current Field Measurement (ACFM®) technology.

The ACFM® technique detects surface-breaking cracks in metallic structures and components, without the need to remove protected coatings, therefore minimizing downtime for critical

operations. Independent tests show that ACFM® technology is one of the world’s most reliable NDT methods, producing an audit-trail which makes the inspection process significantly more robust than traditional methods.

For further information please visit the TSC Inspection Systems website: www.tscis.com

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Oceanscan invests in Tritech’s Gemini Systems Tritech International Ltd, (Tritech), a Moog Inc. Company, has secured a deal with Oceanscan for the purchase of multiple Gemini 720is and Narrow Beam Imaging (NBI) units from the company’s range of multibeam imaging sonars.

The Gemini 720is, an upgrade of the Gemini 720i, was launched in March 2016 and combines the benefits of high-definition imaging with long-range target detection making it ideal for Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) and ROV platforms, including installation on pan and tilt units.

The enhanced electronics offer real-time visualisation and a fast update rate of 30 Hz across a 120 degree field-of-view.

The Gemini 720is is also ideally suited for

target recognition, subsea monitoring and inspection and obstacle detection.

Scott McLay, Tritech International Sales Director commented: “Our Gemini 720is has seen remarkable success since its launch earlier this year and we are thrilled to see Oceanscan investing in our solutions.”

“The Gemini 720is upgrade is just one example of Tritech’s commitment to innovation.mDespite the current challenging market, we continue to invest in our research and development to ensure we are producing the most effective and efficient sonar products to the market.”

Oceanscan has also invested in the Gemini NBI which is suitable for use in pipe and cable lay tracking, ROV and AUV navigation

and mining visulation. The product produces an acoustic image, cutting through water with a narrow acoustic beam and at a high refresh rate. Based on the proven design of the Gemini 720is, the NBI is able to produce images with a 10mm range resolution while the 0.5” horizontal angular resolutions results in an extremely sharp sonar image.

Adil Ali, Oceanscan Subsea Sales Manager added: “Tritech’s subsea technology is recognised as some of the best in the market with its products trusted and widely deployed. The Gemini sonars will be a welcome addition to our rental pool and fill a gap in our subsea technology offering, particularly for mass flow excavation, imaging trench profiles and general ROVdeployed subsea visualisation.”

Allspeeds develops ROV cut loop cutter Hydraulic cutters and systems provider Allspeeds, the designers and manufacturers of Webtool, has developed a compact remotely operated vehicle (ROV) cut loop cutter for emergency activation of a blowout preventer (BOP). The Webtool cut loop cutter will sever the cutting loop to activate the BOP in the event other measures have failed.

Subsea intervention involves the use of remotely operated tools that often include

cut loops as a redundancy measure to prevent a blowout once all ‘topside’ solutions have failed to work. The cut loop prevents pressure lock in the hydraulic system needed to activate the BOP. During intervention, the Webtool cutter is held in position over the cut loop by an ROV in case of an emergency situation. The wide mouth, open sided design of the Webtool cutter allows for easy positioning of the tool on the stainless steel, hydraulic cut loop pipe. The blade has been optimized for cutting stainless steel tube

and developed so the cut loop will fully release pressure immediately after the cutter is activated.

This is Webtool’s smallest hydraulic guillotine cutter, with corrosion resistant stainless steel body and cylinder, and is useful for operation in confined spaces.

The Webtool cutter can be used at any water depth, with pressure compensation on the hydraulic supply. Weighing 7kg in water, the cutter uses 700bar maximum input pressure.

An optional hydraulic intensifier is available.

New Generation of Flooded Member Detection System Launched A ground breaking underwater Flooded Member Detection (FMD) system was launched last month by Impact Subsea in collaboration with Unique Group.

The ISFMD offers a significant advancement in flooded member detection, providing a new level of clarity in non-destructive testing for the presence of water in underwater structures.

For use by divers or ROVs, water level, depth of reading, position of the sensor probe and temperature of water are all monitored and recorded. With 1mm accuracy and a range in excess of 100m, p34 | www.sosmagazine.biz |November 2016

the ISFMD system provides an exceptionally high accuracy reading.

An advanced software suite provides a visual indication of all sample points along the underwater member or structure being surveyed. Upon completion of the survey, the software automatically generates a survey report with all recorded readings.

Following collaboration in the development of the system, Unique Group has been appointed as exclusive rental partner for the ISFMD system.

Commenting on the launch of the new system, Andy Doggett, Survey Equipment

Divisional Director, Unique Group, stated,

We are delighted to collaborate with Impact Subsea on this exciting new FMD system. Following significant investment in Impact Subsea Altimeters, Depth Sensors and FMD systems we are able to meet customer demand for the latest underwater technology.

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NDT Transform a love of diving into a rewarding career with training from TWI International travel, exciting work and ample progression opportunities: a career in underwater inspection is not short of benefits.

Azerbaijan and Chonburi in Thailand – each venue featuring modern diving equipment and hosting training provided by experienced industry professionals.

For UK-based trainees, TWI is the only place in the country where divers can carry out their training and gain CSWIP certification in the same location.

Once qualified you will be eligible to work all over the world: CSWIP certification is the internationally recognised industry standard, and a specified requirement of many employers.

If you have a commercial diving licence, or an interest in diving and a desire to get one, moving into underwater inspection gives you the opportunity to turn an enjoyable activity into a ticket to see the world and a rewarding career.

Over the last few decades TWI has delivered training to hundreds of divers from all over the world at its specialist facilities. Courses are currently offered in Middlesbrough in the UK, Baku in

There are four courses available in TWI’s underwater inspection suite: 3.1U NDT Inspection Diver, 3.2U NDT Inspection Diver, 3.3U ROV Inspector and 3.4U Underwater Inspection Controller.

They combine classroom-based theory with practical tuition, either in a dive tank or topside, depending on the programme.

Each qualification requires recertification every five years, to refresh divers’ knowledge and ensure their skills are up

to date. This can be carried out at any of TWI’s underwater training facilities.

If you would like to find out more about what a career in underwater inspection entails, an overview of TWI’s diver inspection courses provided by Leighton Evans, TWI’s Underwater Inspection Business Manager, can be found on TWI’s YouTube channel at: www.youtube.com/TWIltd TWI Training and Examination Services is the world’s largest provider of training in NDT, welding and welding inspection.

Thanks to its excellent global reputation, it has established offices around the world, and last year delivered training to more than 25,000 students from more than 70 countries.

For more information, including an underwater inspection career progression map and a complete list of courses, including dates and venues, visit:

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Tritex Multigauge 4400 ROV Metal Thickness Gauge Dorchester based, Tritex NDT Ltd are now offering their Multigauge 4400 ROV Thickness Gauge for mounting onto most work class ROV’s in addition to the popular Multigauge 4100 ROV Thickness Gauge.

The Multigauge 4400 is contained within a titanium body and is pressure rated at 4000m.

Both gauges have a selectable RS422 or RS232 output by means of a simple switch on the gauge.

To accompany the Multigauge 4000 series, Tritex have developed Communicator Software, for use on a PC or laptop, to display and record the measurements and associated data such as the time and a descriptive label if required.

Templates can be set up to store measurements in a grid, string or combination of both.

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thickness to check for corrosion in pipelines, pilings, ship’s hulls and subsea structures without the need for using divers. They use Multiple Echo to ensure coatings do not have to be removed, only the metal substrate is measured. Additionally, they have Intelligent Probe Recognition (IPR) and Automatic Measurement Verification System (AMVS).

A dedicated probe holder, which has freedom of movement in all directions with no moving parts, ensures the probe is presented properly onto the surface.

As with all their products. Tritex NDT offer a three year warranty and a free calibration service. The gauges are supplied as complete kits ready to use.

For further information please go to:

www.tritexndt.com Telephone: +44 (0) 1305 257160 Facsimile: +44 (0) 1305 259573 E-mail: sales@tritexndt.com Website: www.tritexndt.com

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CAN Group flying high with new UAV services Aberdeen-headquartered CAN Group has enhanced its inspection engineering service portfolio with the introduction of a new, custom-built unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) system, CANdrone, to carry out inspections of assets on and offshore.

The CANdrone system was developed for CAN Group to provide efficient screening through rapid visualisation and data recording. The UAV delivers high resolution 4k data capture and playback.

The UAV system, which is Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) approved, can carry out live plant screening in challenging environments, providing visual inspections and structural assessments.

integrated inspection service that we provide to our clients. This bespoke UAV system brings with it the opportunity to cut operational costs, as the use of drones for inspection can decrease asset downtime and reduces risk when carrying out inspections in hazardous environments.

These business streams, with a combined workforce of more than 900 people, provide a comprehensive asset integrity service, spanning quality assurance and quality control services, integrity engineering, inspection, maintenance and access solutions.

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Adam Byrne, CAN Group Director.

Celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, CAN Group is now a diversified market leader with distinct business streams including VENTEQ, ENGTEQ and CAN.

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Malcolm Walker of AxFlow reviews the competing attributes of semisubmersible vertical line shaft and fully submersible seawater lift pumps.

Due to its proximity it’s not surprising that seawater is used widely on offshore platforms as cooling water, for reinjection into the well, and as a firewater supply.

The most popular route for this water to get onto the platform is via vertical caissons into which narrow column pumps are inserted. These pumps come in two varieties: semi-submersible vertical line shaft pumps with the motor located above the pump assembly, and fully submersible pumps with the motor positioned below the pump in the sea.

Semi-submersible Semi-submersible vertical line shaft pumps are one of the oldest types of pump design. For example, AxFlow’s partners Gruppo Aturia have been producing them since the 1890’s when they were employed to pull water out of wells for agriculture and drinking supplies. Essentially their designs haven’t changed since then, although their applications have widened over the years to include docks, mines and power generation. So, in the 1950s and 60s, when offshore platforms were first constructed they represented the only real choice for the seawater lift pumps.

Their design is simple, with the motor positioned above the pump turning the pump impellers via a vertical rotating shaft that passes down the discharge column into the pump chamber. With a such a well proven design and the correct materials, they can last for decades and it’s not unusual for AxFlow to see vertical line shaft pumps in our repair facility that are well over 30 years old.

However, inspite of this sterling service over the half a century, the preference when it comes to seawater lift pumps has shifted towards fully submersible pumps.

Submersible pumps This move towards submersible pumps has been for one very good reason; p38 | www.sosmagazine.biz | November 2016

submersibles do not contain a rotating column shaft along with all of its associated bearings as the delivery column with a submersible pump is nothing more than that, a pipe with no moving parts. With caisson delivery columns typically in excess of 40 meters, this is an important factor because such shafts not only require significant maintenance, but increase the complexity of the installation process and require guides in the caisson to ensure a perfectly straight alignment. All of this makes the risk, initial cost and maintenance commitment of a vertical line shaft pump much higher than that of a submersible.

The construction of a vertical submersible pump also means that radial flow submersible pumps do not need a separate discharge pipe as is required by a semi-submersible pump. This makes their use in platform caissons feasible and thereby gives them a whole range of low flow high head duties not open to vertical line shaft pumps. For instance, Aturia can go down to 10 m3/hr and achieve differential heads of up to 700 m.

Additionally, submersible pumps are quieter, as the motors are in the water and usually have narrower diameters than vertical line shaft pumps, a factor which can be of benefit in some retrofit and decommissioning situations.

However, despite all of the advantages that submersible pumps have over their semisubmersible relatives, vertical line shaft pumps may not be completely dead in the water as there are several situations where they are still the better, if not the only choice. Their motors are accessible and positioned in the rig which means they can be monitored and changed with relative ease. This enables semi-submersible pumps to be driven by a much wider range of motors, diesel engines, hydraulic motors or HV motors. Indeed the motor on a submersible pump can be something of an Achilles heel as it can be damaged by sand if it finds its way inside, and it can over heat if not enough pressure is available to force the water into it.

In general, submersible pump motors are not as efficient as their surface-mounted counterparts because their rotor rotates in fluid, which has more friction than air.

Then there are electrical losses down the supply cable and the limitations of the caisson diameter make the subsequently narrow motor diameter windings inefficient.

This lower efficiency also makes them more susceptible to problems from overload conditions, low voltage and voltage surges in the power supply. The materials from which they can be manufactured is also limited compared to those of the pump head and can therefore sometimes contravene specific platform standards for wetted materials.

Along with the flexibility it gives them when it comes to electrical supplies, this is one of the reasons why Aturia manufacture their own motors. And of course with big flows that require particularly large motors it is just not possible with anything other than a surface mounted motor.

Below: AXF 311 Vertical Pumps Illustration.

pumps & valves Lastly, there is the thorny issue of upthrust. Up-thrust is the force exerted by the liquid as it hits the bend at the top of discharge column where it transitions to the horizontal plane and can cause pumps to vibrate excessively to the point where they have been known to rip themselves free of the mounting plate. Up-thrust can become a problem when the pump is able to discharge more seawater than it was originally specified for, and often arises during start-up in the moments before frictional losses have built up to reduce the flow out of the pump.

Semi-submersible pumps are better equipped to cope with this up-thrust as the weight of the shaft helps to counter it and the motor bearing at the top of the drive shaft helps to absorb the forces. Submersible pumps have no pump shaft or motor sitting above the discharge column and are usually only held in place by the mountings plate of the discharge column.

submersible pump makes it an attractive choice wherever application conditions make it possible.

However, it is important to get the duty details correct (in particular the differential head) when drawing up the specification. In particular, applications with high flows should either be approached with great caution, or accommodated by the installation a vertical line shaft pump.

Summary In summary, the lower cost of a

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SEEPEX LAUNCHES NEW API 676 COMPLIANT PUMP. Progressive cavity pump solutions for offshore, upstream, midstream & downstream.

As an established global supplier of progressive cavity pumps and engineered products for fluid and solids handling SEEPEX produces solutions to withstand the tough demands placed by the oil and gas industry on its equipment and suppliers.

The new BNA pump uses advanced construction methods to ensure compliance with API 676 while reducing costs for our customers.        

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SEEPEX UK Ltd. sales.uk@seepex.com www.seepex.com

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Amarinth delivers API 610 VS4 pumps for use in the STAR refinery, Turkey Amarinth, a leading company specialising in the design, application and manufacture of centrifugal pumps and associated equipment to the Oil & Gas, petrochemical, chemical, industrial and power markets, has delivered its first order to the Indian operation of Aquatec consisting of exotic alloy API 610 VS4 pumps on a tight 27 week delivery schedule for use in the STAR refinery, Turkey.

The STAR project, set for completion in 2018, will be the first oil refinery to start operations in Turkey since the early 1970s and will process an estimated 10 million tons of crude oil each year. Located five kilometres from Aliaga, Izmir Province, the project also includes the construction and operation of three marine shipping terminals and a new stand-alone wastewater treatment plant for managing refinery by-product.

The Indian operation of Aquatech is responsible for various aspects of the refinery and required 5.5m long vertical pumps for sulphuric acid, caustic drain and vessel waste duties. The corrosiveness of the pumped fluids dictated that the vertical pumps had to be manufactured from exotic Alloy 20. To meet the very tight deadline of 27 weeks, Amarinth used one of its available slave motors for the testing in the UK whilst the actual motors were delivered directly to the refinery and then married with the pumps on-site.

Aquatech placed the order with Amarinth for its reputation of delivering high quality, bespoke API 610 VS4 pumps out of the United Kingdom to prestigious projects around the world against very tight deadlines. Amarinth has an extensive automated testing bay with two 7.5m deep pits ensuring that full hydraulic testing could be undertaken on the 5.5m long pumps, and in this case using its own slave motor that matched the STAR specification, minimising any issues when

Above: Amarinth API 610 VS4 vertical pump. commissioning the pumps and motors on-site.

Oliver Brigginshaw, Managing Director of Amarinth, commented: “We are delighted with this order from Aquatech for the STAR refinery which underlines not only our strength in the oil and gas industry but also the recognition that the United Kingdom has the design and manufacturing expertise and the necessary supply chain to deliver the highest specification pumps for the most demanding of duties to any projects around the world.”

www.amarinth.com

SEEPEX UK Ltd. T +44 1935 472376 sales.uk@seepex.com www.seepex.com

LOWER LEAD TIMES FOR SEEPEX API COMPLIANT PUMP. SEEPEX has designed a new range of progressive cavity pumps, developed specially for the needs of the oil and gas industry, and which fulfil the requirements of the American Petroleum Institute.

The new API 676 and 682 compliant pump is based on our proven technology with adaptations specifically to the casing and sealing concepts. Responding to the demands of industry SEEPEX Oil and Gas application experts, together with their experienced project engineering team, used standardized components of the highest quality to achieve maximum conformity. A high priority was also

to streamline construction procedures to reduce lead times and optimize costs.

THE BNA PUMP HAS THE FOLLOWING ADVANTAGES  Extremely robust design  High pressure load capacity and corrosion resistance  Simple integration into the piping system  Casting instead of welding means less complex documentation and inspection requirements  Shorter lead time  Standardization of components  Conformity with API 676 and API 682

An Italian on-shore oilfield recognized these advantages when they needed a rapid response for a project to prevent water pollution in their region. The SEEPEX API compliant pumps are installed on an updated condensate recovery system and operate with low NpSH on foam recovery. They were delivered within a demanding time-frame to reduce downtime associated with the shutdown.

The new BNA design delivers a progressive cavity pump for your demanding applications to simplify planning and lower costs.

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Subsea Valves Market: mainly driven by increasing energy demand coupled with increasing offshore oil and gas and subsea projects, 2015 – 2021 Subsea valves are used to control the flow of material through an undersea pipeline, mostly used to control the flow of oil and gas.

The size of valve is specified and is related to the volume of fluids that is expected to flow through it. The oil and gas industry is hazardous and any mishap leads to environmental degradation and loss of produced fluids and delay in operations.

These valves operate in marine environments ranging from a shallow to deep and ultra deep water.

The subsea valves market is mainly driven by increasing energy demand coupled with increasing offshore oil and gas and subsea projects. Furthermore, emerging technologies in subsea valves market likes different coating to superior sealing performance and safety is another key factor expected to propel the

market growth in the near future.

However, uncertainty in crude oil prices may hamper the market growth over the years.

Nonetheless, rising demand for energy from all sectors is expected to open up new growth opportunities in the years to come The report covers forecast and analysis for the subsea valves market on a global and regional level. The study provides historic data of 2015 along with a forecast from 2016 to 2021 based on revenue (USD million). Study also covers Porter’s Five Forces model, which offers insights view and intensity of competition within the market.

The report also analyzes several driving and restraining factors and their impact on the market during the forecast period.

The study encompasses a market attractiveness analysis, wherein application segments are benchmarked based on their market size, growth rate and general attractiveness.

The study provides a decisive view of the subsea valves on types segment and region.

By type segment, the subsea valves market has been segmented into subsea gate valve, subsea needle valve, subsea ball valve , subsea check valve and others. These valves perform in high temperature and high pressure condition.

Major regional segments analyzed in this study include North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East and Africa.

The subsea valves market is growing due to increasing energy demand in the developing countries, such as India and China, of AsiaPacific region.

Key players profiled in the report include L.B. Bentley Ltd, PetrolValves , Flowserve Corporation ,Oliver Valves Ltd., Cortec LLC, Cameron, BuTech , DAFRAM S.p.A., Perar S.p.A, and other.

Cat Pumps develops hydrostatic pressure test unit (HTU) Hydrostatic pressure testing is a proven method of revealing potential weaknesses in pressure vessels, pipes, hoses, umbilicals, valves, mechanical seals, heat exchangers, pressure gauges and tanks. The process typically involves pressurising the component under test with water to levels that far exceed the designed operating parameters.

Drawing on its international experience in supplying high pressure triplex plunger pumps to companies involved in pressure testing and manufacturers of systems, Cat Pumps has developed its own dedicated hydrostatic pressure test unit (HTU). The HTU is a compact, mobile high pressure system that uses the Cat Pumps triplex plunger pumps and offers operating pressures of up to 700 bar.

Flexible and simple to operate Cat Pumps HTU removes the need for equipment manufacturers and maintenance/repair specialists to design and build their own hydrostatic pressure testing systems.

Assembled on a purpose-built mobile frame, the HTU incorporates pump, gear motor, water tank, four outlet

manifolds with varying ports, pressure relief, pressure release, and regulating valves along with a calibrated pressure gauge. The 50-litre water tank feeds both the pump and pressure distribution manifold.

The provision of four manifold outlets and varying ports means that the system can supply the item on test as well as any extra pressure monitoring devices.

The in-built pressure relief valve prevents the HTU from achieving pressures in excess of its design, whilst the pressure release valve allows the pressurised water to be released back into the feed

tank after a hydrostatic text has been completed.

The flexibility of the Cat Pumps HTU is demonstrated by its availability with a choice of eight pump models and choice of both single and three-phase motors.

Being a mobile unit allows end-users to transfer it to locations where equipment testing needs to be carried out, most possibly in-situ for requalification after servicing or repair.

Tel: 01252 622031

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training & deVeloPment Are your Auditors up to the task……

ISO 9001:2015 Foundation Training 1 Day IRCA Course No.9151 Intended for Students requiring a basic knowledge and understanding of the ISO 9001:2015 standard and its implementation and/or Internal Auditors wishing to meet the ISO 9001:2015 Foundation requirement for registration under the IRCA Internal Auditor Registration Scheme.

As a result of attending you will be able to: • Understand the purpose and intent of the ISO 9000 series of standards • Understand the ISO 9001:2015

requirements • Understand the relationships between the clauses of ISO 9000:2015 This course provides students with a working knowledge of the ISO 9001:2015 International Quality Standard. It covers the following topics: • The purpose of a Management System • The ISO 9000, ISO 9001 & ISO 9004 Series of standards • The 7 Fundamental Principles of Quality Management • The and the Plan, Do, Check & Act Cycle • Interpreting the ISO 9001:2015 standard

The course is designed to meet the training requirements of the International Register of Certificated Auditors Internal Auditor Registration Scheme, (IRCA), and in conjunction with our 2-day Internal QMS Auditor course, successful completion may lead to registration as an Internal Auditor under that scheme.

Internal QMS Auditor Training 2 Days IRCA Course No.9152 Intended for Personnel involved in the management and/or conducting of Internal Management System Audits. As a result of attending you will be able to: • Plan and organise an audit using the latest techniques • Write a non-conformity report (NCR) based on objective evidence obtained during an audit • Understand the role of bodies such as IRCA, UKAS and have knowledge of any recent developments in the certification infrastructure • Understand the differences involved in performing an audit against a management system standard (other than quality) e,g, environmental, safety, self-assessment preassessment etc.

The course is based on the ISO 19011 Guidelines for Auditing Management Systems. It covers the following topics:

• Quality, Quality Assurance and Quality Management • Quality System requirements • 7 Fundamental Principles of Quality • Interpreting the ISO 9000 Series standards • Selecting and training auditors • Setting up the audit programme • Initiating and preparing for audits • Carrying out audit reviews • Presenting and reporting audit findings • Corrective action and follow-up audits • Using audits to improve the business This course provides students with a working knowledge of the ISO 9001:2015 International Quality Standard along with the basic auditing skills needed to plan and conduct Internal Audits within their own organisation. Satisfactory completion of the course fully meets the requirements of the ISO 9001:2015 standard in terms of the “training requirements” for Internal Auditors.

All QMI courses involve a high level of student participation. A full set of student notes will be provided and a Certificate of Successful Completion awarded.

All QMI courses involve a high level of student participation. A full set of student notes will be provided and a Certificate of Successful Completion will be awarded to students meeting the course assessment criteria.

www.qmi-scotland.co.uk

Clyde Training Solutions opens marine safety training facility at £3.5m centre in Clydebank Central Scotland’s first dedicated marine and offshore international training centre has been launched at a new £3.5 million complex on the banks of the Clyde.

Clyde Training Solutions (CTS) – a new company that is part of the Clyde Group – is offering a range of onsite accredited maritime safety courses in Clydebank.

Its first phase has created around 30 jobs with more likely to follow as it grows.

range of courses aimed specifically at the offshore and oil and gas industries.

The group trains around half the UK’s Merchant Navy trainee officer intake and at any one time has around 1,000 trainees in the system, managed by a team in Glasgow and Southampton.

Its new centre offers multiple classrooms, a dedicated deep-water pool, a helicopter underwater escape training (HUET) module and full fire training ground, complete with training stack and helideck, all within easy reach of Glasgow Airport and the city centre.

CTS hopes to emulate that success with a

Lively, informative and locally based Quality Auditor training from

QMI Scotland Limited IRCA APPROVED ISO 9001:2015

(5 Days) ISO 9001:2015 QMS Auditor/Lead Auditor (IRCA Certified) £1195 +VAT

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November 7th - 11th December 5th - 9th January 16th - 20th (2017) November 21st - 25th

(2 Days) ISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditor Course (IRCA Certified) £555 +VAT

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November 15th - 16th January 10th - 11th (2017) November 29th - 30th January 24th - 25th (2017)

(1 Day) ISO 9001:2015 QMS Foundation (IRCA Certified) £335+VAT

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November 14th January 9th (2017) November 28th January 23rd (2017)

(2 Days) BS OHSAS 18001:2007 Internal Auditor Course (IRCA Certified) £555 +VAT

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(1 Day) BS OHSAS 18001:2007 Foundation Course (IRCA Certified) £555 +VAT

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December 20th - 21st

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January 10th - 11th (2017) January 26th - 27th (2017)

If you would like to talk to us about your training needs or would like further details about our courses, please call us on: 01224 626290 or visit our website at: www.qmi-scotland.co.uk

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Standard versions of JDN hoists and crane

EXTENSIVE HANDLING EQUIPMENT RANGE systems (which utilise Profi TI hoists for lift have the explosion protection / features EXPLOSION PROTECTION AS STANDARD operations) classifications and markings EX II 2 GD IIA The J D Neuhaus extensive range of handling equipment, including hoists and cranes are all engineered for extremes, providing safe operation in dust laden atmospheres or other explosion-hazardous areas such as the chemical manufacture and processing environments.

All the JDN products, which include both compressed air and hydraulically operated units are Explosion Protected as Standard.

This ensures that all JDN products are safe for continuous and long-term operation in potentially explosive chemical atmospheres as well as the more insidiously dangerous conditions where high levels of airborne dusts exist. This can include combustible dusts, high concentrations of airborne dusts, or wherever a dust cloud is confined with an oxidant present (ie typically atmospheric oxygen) and particularly where there is an ignition source.

The oxidation of other commonly known materials such as coal and sawdust can also be the source of a dust explosion. However, many other normally inactive materials such as grain, flour, sugar, powdered milk and even powdered metals can form potentially explosive dust cloud suspensions in a busy working atmosphere.

The easy to use Profi TI hoist range is the workhorse of the industrial and commercial world, and the operating air supply can be set at 4 or 6 bar pressure, with a standard load lift height of three metres being provided throughout. Other optional lift height requirements can also be specified and accommodated as required.

Their Profi TI range of air operated hoists includes a total of 19 models providing lift capacities from 250kg up to an impressive 100 tonnes. These incorporate many years of design and development, and have successfully proved their versatility and universal reliability following installations within a wide range of light, medium and heavy duty industrial workplaces. Their compressed air power supply is also utilised for control functions. It does not initiate sparks, so providing an unbeatable advantage when hoists are operating in potentially explosive atmospheres. Even greater safety can be achieved by the prevention of sparks generated by static discharges or metal to metal friction contacts.

T4 / II 3 GD IIB T4.

Increased spark protection can be achieved, which involves copper galvanisation plating of the hoist bottom block and load hooks, together with fitting brass safety catches to achieve a rating of EX II 2 GD IIB T4.

With even further increased spark protection for explosion group IIC, the hoist horizontal movement trolleys incorporate running wheels and travel gearing which are manufactured in bronze for an impressive EX II 2 GD IIC T4 rating.

All Profi TI hoists incorporate a top suspension hook, with optional overhead trolleys also available to accommodate lateral movement of suspended loads.

Three trolley options incorporate load traverse movements combined with precise load positioning. One trolley is manually operated for horizontal movement of the suspended load. A second trolley has a manually operated reel chain mechanism for lateral load movements. The third motorised trolley provides traverse as well as load raise and lower movements, together with precise load positioning, utilising compressed air power. All trolley systems can negotiate overhead rail curvatures, with trolleys optionally fitted with rack and pinion drives for safe load handling on offshore platforms and sea going vessels. For installations with overhead space constrictions, a low headroom trolley option is also available, suitable for loads up to six tonne.

The hoists are all 100% duty rated with unlimited duty cycles, so minimising any downtime conditions. Their compact modern design eliminates any protruding control hoses or similar external parts susceptible to damage, emphasising the suitability of the Profi range for even horizontal pulling. These standard hoists are also insensitive to atmospheric dust or humidity and can withstand working temperatures ranging from 20°C to +70°C. Their patented, low maintenance vane motor brake systems ensure fail- safe

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tech spotlight starting and positive braking, while also being low maintenance as well as providing lube-free operation. Various pendant controls can be fitted for sensitive, single speed, multi-function or remote control operation.

These design-led hoists also provide strong, fast and silent operation combined with high performance efficiency and reliability even when operating at high lifting and lowering speeds. The compact hoist designs ensure minimum product dead-weight, and when operating with loads from one tonne upwards also feature overload protection as standard.

Selected models from the range of air operated hoists and trolleys can be supplied with nickel plated components for clean room operations and other specialist applications that also require hygienic working conditions or washdown facilities. These include chemical and pharmaceutical production establishments, together with the food and drink industries covering all aspects of both handling and product manufacture.

The models currently available in the nickelplated range include: the Profi TI hoists with 0.5 and 1 tonne lift capacities, together

with a big-bag handling unit with a rated 1 tonne lift. A low headroom trolley hoist of 1 tonne capacity is also available, which is designed for operation in areas subject to low headroom capacity. Where Profi hoists are utilised with trolleys for overhead rail mounting, both manual operated (type LN) and motorised (type LM) trolleys can be provided which have also been subject to appropriate nickel-plating treatment for use in hygienically critical areas.

For less severe operations the JDN Mini hoist range is available for light – medium lifting requirements.

These cover four models for individual lift capacities of 125/250/500 and 980kg, with manipulator variations available for single handed operation during lift/lower/traverse and even final load positioning operations.

Hydraulically operated versions of the JDN Profi range can also be made available, together with hoists specifically designated for operation within unique working conditions. These include hoists available with compressed air or hydraulic operation, which are suitable for underwater work.

These specialised hoists have been utilised in subsea conditions to provide weightless underwater movements of suspended loads. Typical operations have included the replacement of a 45 tonne replacement rudder blade for a cargo ship while remaining at sea.

Further information is available on request to: J D Neuhaus GmbH & Co. KG, 58449, Witten-Heven, Germany Telephone: +49 2302 208-219 Fax: +49 2302 208-286 E-mail: info@jdngroup.com www.jdngroup.com If circulated solely within the UK, please use the J D Neuhaus UK contact details as follows: J D Neuhaus, Unit 6 Kirkton Avenue, Pitmedden Road Industrial Estate, Dyce, Aberdeen, AB21 0BF Tel: 01224 722751 Fax: 01224 729895 e-mail: info@jdneuhaus.co.uk

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GLOBAL MARINE POWERS UP THE FACILITIES AT ITS PORTLAND DEPOT Global Marine Systems Limited has recently extended its capabilities at its depot on the south coast of England. Following the installation of a power cable carousel, the company now has the ability to store and manage power cable for owners and operators requiring a strategically placed location to home their most valuable of assets.

The Company’s vast experience in cable storage is already providing customers with peace of mind for their asset integrity management. The Company said one OFTO (Offshore Transmission Owner) client is already utilising the facility’s new capability.

The purpose-built secured storage facility offers the ideal environment for the long-term protection of these valuable assets, in particular from Ultra Violet (UV) degradation and large temperature fluctuations, both key criteria for helping to ensure future trouble-free deployment.

The facility has been providing fibre optic cable storage for 18 years, and in addition to the new power cable carousels, contains 33 telecoms cable tanks, with a total capacity

of 8,750 m3. The site currently stores 2,000km of telecoms cable for a multitude of customers, along with over 3,500 universal joint kits and associated equipment including repeaters, equalisers and branching units.

The site was built to specification and is geared to mobilise with ease between power and fibre optic cabling. The 2,000 tonne cable carousel is equipped with a 10 tonne tensioner and works alongside a 15 tonne quayside tensioner to ensure effective cable handling from vessel to shore, and back.

Portland Port is able to welcome a wide variety of vessels in its deep waters and large dock estate. Berthing right alongside the covered cable storage facility ensures cable handling can be kept to a minimum, reducing any risk of damage through movement and extending the lifespan of the assets. This, alongside favourable road access, provides the perfect platform for efficient cable storage and operations.

The facility is manned by qualified personnel and experienced cable engineers who handle the precious cable with care

and are on hand to monitor on-going cable conditions and the wider environment, ensuring assets are well maintained for future use. The facility also completes cable testing as customers require, offering assurance to owners ahead of retrieving the cable from storage for use on installation and maintenance operations.

Tel: +44 (0)1245 702000 Email: info@globalmarinesystems.com

www.globalmarinesystems.com

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Launch Of New Service Platforms Improves Benchmark For Offshore Hydrocarbon Transfer

Above: Activated Gall Thomson MBCs. Insert left: Gall Thomson MBC in operation.

The world’s leading manufacturer and supplier of Anti-Pollution and Safety Marine Breakaway Couplings (MBCs) has launched a series of new service packages that will allow end users of MBCs to maintain top level operational performance.

Offering four options, Gall Thomson will now provide customers of its field verified MBCs a flexible range of global service choices based on the customer’s operational requirements and logistics.

Regarded as a vital component for the safe transfer of crude oil and refined products, Gall Thomson MBCs successfully saved nine countries from catastrophic oil spills during 2015 following 14 activations.

Called ‘MBC4’, the new packages are seen as a further step to improved and safer transfer of oil and refined products, as well as achieving minimum down time and offering peace of mind for operators.

The four new packages include In-Field Service, GTAC* Engineer Visit, GT Approved Regional Service Centre and Return to GT UK Technology Centre. All four can be called upon for inspection, refurbishment or resetting of Gall Thomson MBCs. Max Virgin, MD of Gall Thomson sees this new range of services as a way to consolidate the company’s reputation as the global leader in its field, with the ability to better service their customers’ needs and also feedback p46 | www.sosmagazine.biz | November 2016

information into the continual product development process.

Max said: “Key to this approach is to support customers with a range of inspection and maintenance services to preserve the integrity of the MBC. As Gall Thomson is considered the industry standard with almost 2000 MBCs in service, MBC4 is complimentary to this strategy.

“The operational performance of Gall Thomson MBCs in 2015 speaks for itself.

Making sure an MBC is in top working order is vital so that should an offshore accident take place the device will activate as intended when called upon and mitigate the risk of equipment damage and pollution.

“Having four options is the ideal solution for inspection, refurbishment, resetting, repair and upgrade where applicable, and gives our customers total flexibility.”

For those wanting to conduct an In-Field Service, work can be carried out by the operator’s own maintenance staff using standard tools and equipment and a Gall Thomson spares kits/maintenance manual.

No specialist tools are required and no additional equipment is needed such as assembly frames or complicated apparatus.

There are thee further options available to customers which carry the Gall Thomson Warranty and GTAC certification.

For GTAC Engineer Visit a qualified Gall

Thomson engineer will conduct a site visit to carry out the work and is ideal for inspection, refurbishment or resetting.

The GT Regional Service Centre and Return to GT Technology Centre options will see the MBC serviced at one of Gall Thomson’s nine strategically located centres. Both are ideal for inspection, refurbishment, resetting and repair work.

Max added: “Our technology is proven in the field with more than 37 years of field experience and over 270 successful activations to date.

“Constant interaction with terminal operators and with hundreds of MBCs serviced both at home and abroad, has allowed Gall Thomson to amass an unrivalled knowledge bank on operational performance and best practice, providing our customers tailored servicing, MBC handling and operational procedures.

“The culmination of this lends itself to the reliability of the Gall Thomson MBC which has prevented millions of pounds worth of damage to offshore systems and protected the environment from oil spill.” * Gall Thomson Approved Certification.

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Safety and Quality Effortlessly Combined Incorrect measurements and tool inaccuracies in all industrial sectors can lead to hazardous consequences not least of all risk to personnel safety. So ensure operator safety and minimise downtime with HTL Worldwide’s range of Torque Calibration rigs.

A common misunderstanding is that only used tooling must be calibrated, when in actual fact calibration should also be carried out on new tooling to ensure accuracy is maintained from the beginning of use.

HTL, a Global OEM of controlled bolting equipment, recognises the critical importance of tool calibration, and have

therefore designed highly safe, premium quality torque calibration rigs to allow clients to entirely control their own in-house calibration.

Mike Johnson, Group Director of Engineering, HTL Group comments:

The reality of accurate calibration is that it’s a necessity for industry but it mustn’t come at the expense of project downtime. The new range of torque calibration rigs bring to market a fully integrated piece of equipment incorporating unique safety features. The ability to calibrate tools to a planned schedule effectively contributes to reducing downtime, allowing client projects to run as planned.

Technically suited to any industry or business who frequently calibrate torque tools, the HTL range of torque calibration rigs enhance the existing market offering by introducing a standardised range of quality torque calibration rigs, with the

ability to customise to meetevery individual requirement.

As part of the Premier range, the enclosure incorporates Norbar torque measurement equipment, an interlocked safety canopy, a heavy duty and robust modular frame, lockable pump cupboard and safety interlocks to ensure operator well-being during use.

The Premier Rig also includes an integrated control panel, electric pump, a precision gauge and an emergency stop mechanism to further promote safe operation.

Contact HTL Worldwide today to find out more.

Visit: www.htl-worldwide.com Call: +44 (0) 1670 700 018 or email: sales@htl-worldwide.com

Ingersoll Rand Material Handling and Fluid Management Solutions for Offshore and Onshore Oilfield Environments at ADIPEC Ingersoll Rand will showcase its safety and durability focused material handling and fluid management solutions for oil and gas operations at the stand number 12430 in Hall 12 of the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC), the world’s leading oil and gas exhibition and conference.

“The oil and gas industry is a key market for Ingersoll Rand and ARO® and despite the downturn in the market our commitment to the industry has been reinforced to align with the needs of our customers,” said Ross Atherton, Vice President, Global Sales, Product Management and Aftermarket at Ingersoll Rand Material Handling.

“Our Material Handling business has invested in growing our parts, testing and servicing capabilities and by the end of this year will have full service coverage through our

Authorized Service Distributor (ASD) network with trained technicians and testing facilities to serve our onshore and offshore oil and gas customers in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain and the UAE.” The material handling solutions offered by Ingersoll Rand include hoists, winches and BOP handling systems powered by air, hydraulic or electric that cover a full range of lifting and material handling capacities from ¼ ton all the way to 200 ton capacity.

These products are known for extreme durability and are designed to survive in the harsh offshore and onshore oilfield environments.

ARO, the fluid management brand of Ingersoll Rand offers pump and pump control technologies including high quality Air Operated Diaphragm Pumps, Hydraulic & Pneumatic Piston Pumps, and all types of Air Control Accessories & Actuation systems.

All credentialed media are invited to join us at

the stand and are asked to send their RSVP to Michal Karkoszka of Ingersoll Rand at: Michal.Karkoszka@irco.com

When: Where:

Nov. 7 - 10, 2016 ADIPEC Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center (ADNEC) Khaleej Al Arabi Street (Also known as Coast Road or 30th Street) Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Ingersoll Rand Booth # 12430, Hall 1 For more information, visit:

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tech spotlight

Archaeologists Dive into History Many universities are adding or expanding their underwater archaeology program in an effort to give students a broader educational experience and a better understanding of our maritime history. The field of underwater archaeology is rapidly growing as more scientists and researchers learn to scuba dive, and the equipment required for marine exploration becomes more affordable.

Long Beach City College in California is one of the many institutions involved in these efforts.

They recently added the Maritime Archaeology, Science and Technology (MAST) program led

by Dr. Laurel Harrison Breece. She is a member of the Registry of Professional Archaeologists and visiting professor at UCLA’s Cotsen Institute of Archaeology. An accomplished diver, Breece earned degrees from UCLA from her work on the silver collection from the sunken city of Port Royal Jamaica and the Spanish colonization of Central America..

She has worked on a number of high profiler projects with husband and colleague Dr. Bill Breece. “I am very excited about the new program and the opportunity it will offer students to both work in marine archaeology and operate the equipment used in these projects.” She choose JW Fishers Mfg. as the supplier for the needed equipment acquiring a sub bottom profiler, side scan sonar, magnetometer, underwater video system and metal detector. “I went with Fishers because we could get all of the gear from one source, and they offer free training.”

Another institution with an active marine archaeology program is the University of West Florida. Dr. Gregory Cook, an Assist Professor of Anthropology at the school, teaches Nautical and Shipwreck Archaeology.

Like Breece, Cook is a an avid diver and dedicated to the preservation of of submerged cultural resources. Past projects include the excavation of the Emanuel Point Ship in partnership with the Florida Bureau of Archaeological Research, and conducting remote sensing surveys along the Florida panhandle. To assist in these operations the university acquired JW Fishers Pulse 8X underwater metal detector and the Diver Mag 1 magnetometer. Cook also feels it is important for students to have the opportunity to use this equipment while they are learning.

“Recently, in a maritime archaeological field school conducted in Pensacola Bay,

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Right: Dr. Laurel Harrison Breece with Fisher sonar tech Brian Awalt (center) and husband & colleague Dr. Bill Breece. my students used the Diver Mag to investigate magnetic anomalies we had previously discovered at a potential shipwreck site in Pensacola Bay. Young people today are so immersed in technology, and using high tech tools for marine archaeology gets them really excited about learning.”

The University of Rhode Island (URI) has an on-line Museum of Underwater Archaeology with information about shipwreck projects the school is involved in around the world.

URI’s Dr. Bridget Buxton, an associate professor in the history department, specializes in ancient history and Mediterranean underwater archaeology.

Buxton, an experienced scuba diver, has worked numerous projects with international partners including the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) and University of Zagreb in Croatia. One discovered wreck appears to be a famous lost warship from the Napoleonic siege of Acre in 1799, a ship historians have been trying to find for the last 50 years. Using their Pulse 8X metal detector the team recovered large copper nails, cannon balls, grapples, 18th century muskets, and other concretions. IAA divers later used the Pulse 8X to help recover a cache of more than 2,000 gold coins from an ancient shipwreck in the Mediterranean.

Buxton now reports that one of her more recent projects could be “the most important Roman shipwreck discovery of the last 30 years.” On that site the 8X located “a big pocket of Roman coins and an antique engraved mirror.” Buxton has just returned to work the project; this time armed with Fishers MC-1 mini camera so she can make a video record of the next round of incredible finds.

Indiana University (IU) Bloomington has one of the oldest academic diving programs in the country. Professor Charles Beeker is the director of the school’s Office of Underwater Science and Educational Resources (USER) and has directed numerous shipwreck projects in the US and Caribbean. He is a pioneer in preserving wreck sites as underwater museums. One recent project was working the wreck of the Quedagh Merchant. The ship was reportedly captained by the pirate William Kidd and went down in 1669 off the coast of the Dominican Republic. The remains of the wreck now lie under 10 feet of warm, clear Caribbean

water, with cannons an anchors scattered about in plain view. The location makes it ideal for in-depth archaeological study and the perfect place for students to put into practice the methods and techniques learned in the classroom. The tools the group relies on to assist in locating artifacts are JW Fishers Pulse 8X hand-held underwater metal detector and PT-1 pinpointing magnetometer.

In describing how his passion was ignited for this exciting and expanding field one student said, “Over the course of my undergraduate studies I became increasing interested in history and archaeology. Then one of my professors discussed the merits of underwater archaeology, and the whole notion of conducting archaeology underwater hit me like a freighter. Shipwrecks are commonplace throughout the world and I’m taking for granted the rich maritime heritage that surrounds me.” As IU’s Prof. Beeker so apply put it, “The students are our future. I want to know in 20 years from now, 50 years, 100 years, we still have these underwater sites.

They have not been destroyed, but are living underwater museums protected for future generations. The passion and dedication of our students will help to ensure these sites are preserved.”

For more information on JW Fishers complete line of underwater search equipment go to:

www.jwfishers.com Below: UWF student uses Fisher Diver Mag to survey magnetic anomalies on wreck site.

tech spotlight

RUD ICE Chain Pink Powder Coating Acts as Overheating Indicator Ideal for Offshore Polar & Arctic Projects: RUD ICE chain offers extreme resistance to temperatures from -60°c to +300°c which makes it the perfect choice for my offshore polar and arctic projects.

The ICE chain is coated with RUD’s innovative pink powder coating which acts as an overheating indicator. It shows the temperatures in which the chain can be safely used.

The chain cannot be used in temperatures above 300°c. If the chain reaches temperatures of 300°c or above it will turn from a pink colour to brown, then black which indicates that the chain is unsafe to use and must be taken out of service. The pink powder coating therefore offers a unique safety factor highlighting when the chain is no longer safe for use.

The advantages of RUD ICE chain are abundant. It offers a considerable 30% reduction in weight than Grade 80 chain, using less material and energy used due to its light construction & easier handling.

RUD Chains Ltd: for all your Heavy Duty lifting needs

It possesses a 60% higher breaking force than grade 80 chains, is extremely robust, tough and resilient to sharp and rough edges due to the chains increased strength.

Operating in hot or cold environments from -60°c to +300°c ICE Chain offers

the solution to your lifting requirements.

From offshore, arctic projects to extreme materials handling at ports or construction sites where sharp and rough edges are present, RUD’s ICE Chain offers ultimate strength and resilience to varied environments.

For more information call: 01227 276 611 Email: katie.crane@rud.co.uk or visit us at: www.rud.co.uk

Preventative Maintenance Made Simple Controlled bolting equipment manufacturer HTL Worldwide Ltd have released a specialist coating to extend the life of any structure or assembly; HTL Pro-Tect.

Offering complete joint preservation and corrosion prevention, HTL Pro-Tect is suitable for any mechanical and electrical application which is subject to climatic corrosion in any industry sector. With easy application and a life span of up to 25 years, the product will protect all mechanically exposed assemblies in the harshest environmental conditions including subsea.

The high strength nature of the product comes from its silicone base which forms a strong, resilient, and rubberised coating; averting moisture, debris, and water or oxygen ingress, therefore resulting in the workpiece being kept in its “as installed” condition. Non-marine pollutant, or toxic to the environment, HTL Pro-Tect is 100% recyclable.

The external part of any mechanical joint is

highly vulnerable to the ingress of debris and moisture which can result in the degradation of bolted joints as well as corrosion damage.

Excessive corrosion is hazardous and repair could mean unscheduled downtime for machining, failure and potentially replacement of damaged flanges, gaskets and fasteners.

Supplied as a complete kit with everything needed for application, this product promotes best practice engineering and is a major contribution towards maintaining critical joint integrity.

Easily removed by cutting and peeling back, HTL Pro-Tect is applied and removed as desired. Complete or partial reinstation is a simple secondary application. Paul Storey, HTL Group Managing Director Comments: “An increasing demand from our client base to protect mechanical joints introduced us to the development and addition of HTL Pro-Tect to our complete portfolio of joint integrity solutions. With an unlimited amount of uses, the product is an essential inclusion for any joint preservation programme to maximise

efficiency and cost savings. Additionally what has become clear is the unlimited potential for effective use of this product in any application subject to climatic corrosion.”

Contact HTL Worldwide today to find out more.

Visit: www.htl-worldwide.com Call: +44 (0) 1670 700 018 or email: sales@htl-worldwide.com November 2016 | www.sosmagazine.biz | p49

tech spotlight

STEx stainless steel warning device family for offshore and marine has full launch at ADIPEC On Stand 8230 at ADIPEC, Abu Dhabi, 07 – 10 November 2016, E2S Warning Signals, the world’s leading independent manufacturer, is launching STEx, its latest family of explosion proof audible and visual warning devices.

Optimised for use in fire and gas warning systems in offshore and marine safety systems, STEX is manufactured in 316L and 316 grade stainless steel to give enhanced corrosion resistance and extended operational life in hostile environments. The latest transducer technology in both the sounders and beacons ensures high sound and light outputs with low current draw, reducing the host system’s power requirements and potentially lowering the size of the UPS back-up capacity.

All STEx products are competitively priced, and the design features large installer-friendly termination areas,

reducing on-site time and thereby lowering the total installed cost.

The family includes high output 117 and 123 dB(A) alarm horn sounders with up to 45 tones, including the PFEER standard warning tones, and either flared or omnidirectional radial horns, 15 and 25 Watt PA loudspeakers, 21, 15 and 10 Joule Xenon strobe beacons, LED beacons with user-selectable flash patterns, rotating halogen beacons and combined sounder beacon assemblies. The 21 Joule Xenon beacons produce an output in excess of 900 Cd, a very bright flash for efficient signalling in environments with elevated

levels of ambient light. STEx warning devices are sealed to IP66 and are approved by leading certification bodies such as ATEX and IEC IECEx for use in extended temperature ranges in Zone 1, 2, 21 and 22 environments.

E2S Warning Signals Impress House, Mansell Road London, W3 7QH, Great Britain Tel: + 44 (0)20 8743 8880 Fax: + 44 (0)20 8740 4200 sales@e2s.com

www.e2s.com

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