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Welcome to the October issue of Subsea & Offshore Service Magazine, the journal for the Oil and Gas, Subsea, Offshore and Renewables markets.

Post SPE Offshore Europe 2015, there is a positive outlook for the oil and gas industry and the next generation of talented professionals. The attendance was the second highest in the long history of the exhibition at 55,947 from 104 countries. A record 1,535 global organisations from 44 countries exhibited, with 336 companies exhibiting at the event for the first time.

We open this edition with an insight from David Lamont, Chief Executive Officer, Proserv who believes that that the North Sea has many years of profitable life ahead if the sector urgently adopts more collaborative and efficient business practices.

On (page 18), we preview ‘Offshore Energy 2015’ which will take place in the Amsterdam RAI. Themes such as Marine Energy, Subsea Processing and Well Intervention will be covered throughout the technical sessions. More than 13,500 unique visitors are expected to attend and connect with 650 exhibitors from over 80 different countries.

We round this edition off with our monthly focus on all of the latest news and product innovations associated with the Hazardous Area market (page 40).

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Industry Viewpoint

Stop over-engineering to reset the cost base, says industry chief at Offshore Europe The Chief Executive Officer of Proserv called for the industry to make dynamic changes to the way it acts and behaves.

Speaking at SPE Offshore Europe 2015, David Lamont said the North Sea has many years of profitable life ahead if the sector urgently adopts more collaborative and efficient business practices.

He said: “We must embrace and rekindle the pioneering spirit that made the North Sea great in the past to ensure the North Sea industry doesn’t fade out prematurely, but really flourishes in its latter years.

Despite talk in recent years of the urgent need to act and collaborate, even before the oil price crash, the industry as a whole still has a long way to go. Everyone knows what needs to be done but the inertia in the industry is of great concern. The time is now to put a stop to this and make dynamic changes to the way we act and behave. Changing our approach to how we think and do business will see the industry thrive, rather than simply survive.”

The Chief Executive Officer of Proserv said: “The industry must challenge the conventional by looking beyond standard practices of simply challenging the supply chain to trim costs. Any material change will only come by changing the fundamentals in the way we work together.

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“As a start, we must stop over-engineering if we are to reset the cost base. Realising the value of the huge number of marginal fields in the UKCS will only be possible if we as an industry collaborate and cooperate to make the most of the existing infrastructure, enhanced only by the most appropriate and efficient technology and engineering know how. Applying the same old engineering

practice and business model is simply not an option.”

Mr Lamont cited American industrialist, Henry Ford who said:”Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success.

While we are seeing real efforts and actions to collaborate, it is still the exception rather than the rule. Too many people in the industry are still holding their breath for a return to the “good old days of $100 oil” which simply won’t happen, and even if it does, the practices of the recent past are too wasteful in any case.

Mr Lamont also challenged the industry to change its ‘remove the old and replace with the new’ culture to a ‘brain surgery’ mindset that has underpinned Proserv’s successful growth and track record for doing more with less.

The challenges and opportunities that the industry faces with brownfield subsea developments are varied but all too often, the industry’s initial response to them is not. The typical reaction to a problem is to undertake a complete system change when sometimes a more flexible and simpler approach may be appropriate, especially in a low commodity price environment. After all, you wouldn’t replace your car if the windscreen wiper wasn’t working.

We focus on solving the electronics issue rather than changing-out the entire control module - a costly process that brings significant risks because of the changes made to all the external interfaces. Replacing only the electronics allows for the external interfaces to remain intact. In addition, it gives operators a truly ‘maintenance free’ subsea production control system and uninterrupted production, with state of the art system capability to allow the use of advanced system monitoring and data gathering.”

Mr Lamont concluded by saying that the industry has both a moral and an economic obligation to work collectively towards maximising total production from difficult reserves.

“With more than 80 per cent of world energy use still reliant on fossil fuels, the maintenance and optimisation of aging brownfield subsea fields are critical.

On mature brownfield assets with dwindling production, the longer it takes to make the right and cost effective decision to maximise output, the more expensive that decision becomes.”

Ingenious simplicity is at the core of Proserv’s approach. We work with our customers to maximise the use of their existing infrastructure and assets by delivering appropriate products and services specifically developed for brownfield application – driving costs down , while providing industry leading reliability and enhanced functionality.

“By not changing its operating model, the industry will risk the future of that asset.

A subsea asset which is losing production revenue, against a backdrop of increased operating costs, is only going to become less viable to the point of shut-down and decommissioning - denying the world recovery of a limited and valuable resource.”

Often, that may mean focusing on only one aspect of a system that requires attention and layering on, or working alongside the existing system, rather than recommending a complete change out. This minimises any production downtime and maximises the use of existing infrastructure.

“No matter what the commodity price is now or in the future, we have it within our power as an industry to control costs, improve efficiencies and prosper. We owe it to ourselves and to the next generation.”

For example, when the electronics in the subsea control module require replacement, either because of reliability issues or changes required elsewhere in the system, we apply subsea system ‘brain surgery’.

Proserv, which operates worldwide through 29 operating centres based in 11 countries, has a 40-year track record in delivering world-class solutions for the energy industry, particularly in the drilling, production and subsea market sectors.

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News In Brief

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EV, specialist in well diagnosis, has been named as one of the UK’s fastest growing private technology companies.

Recognising the value and responsive service that the company provides to its global customer base, EV features in The Sunday Times Hiscox Tech Track 100 for the second successive year. The league table ranks Britain’s 100 private tech (TMT) companies with the fastest-growing sales over the latest three years.

With physical presence across five continents - and the capability to mobilise equipment and personnel rapidly from any one of its regional locations - EV’s sales have increased at an annual rate of almost 50%, during the past three years.

Federico Casavantes, VP Marketing of EV, said: “Obtaining a place in the Tech Track 100 for the second year running is a real achievement for the EV team, particularly when taking into consideration the current oil and gas market. Given the number of “unicorns” featured in the list – fast growing technology firms valued at over $1bn - we are particularly proud to have achieved this ranking, which is a testament to the quality of our pioneering products and services.”

Well diagnosis and production enhancement via downhole video and integrated sensors technology are at the centre of EV’s cost and time saving services, which provides answers to the most challenging well diagnosis issues.

The company’s commitment to research and development has revolutionised the value of video diagnosis within oil and gas wells. Uniquely, EV’s cameras are rated up to 175°c and withstand pressures up to 15,000 psi having achieved successful operations to depths of over 8,500m.

EV, with headquarters in Norwich, has a team of around 120 employees. The company has 22 operation bases around the world and has sustained an accelerated growth rate over the past five years.

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Below: Federico Casavantes, VP Marketing of EV

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CCL Global – changes at the top CCL Global is pleased to announce the promotion of Richard Holmes to Operations Director, taking over from David Giles, who is leaving the business after 30 years.

Chairman and CEO Peter Maltby said “Richard Holmes has been directly involved in the recruitment of our contractors for over 10 years, giving great continuity on payroll and mobilisation, on which we base our reputation as a leading specialist provider of services to the oil, gas and energy industries worldwide.

Chris Maltby continues our growth in the US, with Jon Cox in London, alongside Finance Manager Kris Macnamara.

David Giles said “I have very much enjoyed working with CCL, its Clients and its people over the past 30 years. I have been happy to contribute to CCL’s success. Now is the right time for me to move on and I look forward to fresh challenges ahead.

I wish Peter and the CCL team every success in the future.”

SUT to explore future of underwater technology at 50th anniversary event

The Society for Underwater Technology (SUT) will celebrate its 50th anniversary next year with a technical conference which will explore the future of underwater technology.

The theme of the technical conference, which takes place on 15-17 November 2016 in London, will showcase global technologies, products and best practices.

It will also seek to address the next generation of subsea engineering, marine science and all aspects of underwater technology.

The conference topics will include diving; environmental forces; marine renewables; ocean resources; ocean and marine science; offshore site investigation and subsea engineering and operations.

Harkand awarded contract with Technip in Ghana A new joint venture between Harkand and Consolidated Shipping Agencies Ltd has resulted in its first contract win in Ghana, West Africa. The award will see the global inspection, repair and maintenance (IRM) company delivering onshore and offshore support to Technip in the region.

Having formed a strategic alliance with Consolidated Shipping Agencies Ltd, the company’s Aberdeen-based Harkand Andrews Survey team will deliver services to Technip on the Tullow Tweneboa, Enyenra and Ntomme (TEN) project situated in the deepwater Tano block, approximately 60km off the coast of Ghana.

When the campaign begins in October 2015, the survey team will manage and support all survey requirements on board Technip vessels during offshore construction activities which includes rigid and flexible lay, structure installations, spool metrology, pre-lay and as-built surveys. The work is expected to be completed by summer 2016.

Harkand Andrews Survey Managing Director Stuart Reid said: “We are delighted that Technip has chosen us to support them during this major project in Ghana and continues our successful long term working relationship with Technip.

“This contract award underlines Harkand’s commitment to working in the West African region in general and Ghana in particular.

I believe that this will be the first of many campaigns that we engage in with our local Ghanaian JV partner, Consolidated Shipping Agencies Ltd.” The joint venture with Consolidated Shipping Agencies Ltd is the latest in a series of high-profile partnerships Harkand has forged around the globe.

Below: Stuart Reid, Managing Director

News In Brief....

Xodus Group has been awarded two contracts with TengizChevrOil (TCO) for acoustic induced vibration fatigue assessments of its Tengiz complex in Kazakhstan.

The first contract will see Xodus deliver screening assessments for the relief systems on a new high pressure steam plant, and could expand to include detailed finite element analyses of any fittings identified to be at risk of fatigue failure.

The second, larger contract follows on from similar previous work on the blowdown systems for the Tengiz plant facilities.

The three month scope of work will be provided by Xodus’ vibration engineering team and includes detailed assessments of various recommended remedial measures to improve the predicted fatigue life, as well as detailed analyses of numerous additional, potentially at risk, welded fittings.

Rob Swindell, Xodus Group’s Global Vibration Engineering Lead said: “This is a specialist service that Xodus has developed over the years which we are now providing to a number of oil and gas operators worldwide.

“Vibration induced failures in process systems can cause major safety, reliability and operational problems. We are able to provide assurances about the actual levels of risk, and can recommend and validate remedial measures when the level of risk is unacceptable.”

Below: Rob Swindell, Xodus Group’s Global Vibration Engineering Lead

New Head of Marketing Communications and PR at JULABO

Markus Ketterer has taken over the job as ‘Head of Marketing Communications and PR’ at the JULABO GmbH since end of July 2015. He is responsible for the overall marketing communications mix of the brands ‘JULABO’ and ‘fusionchef’, from the development of the communications strategy to the execution of communications media in the individual channels.

Markus Ketterer is the new contact person for the press and media.

Markus Ketterer will use his many years of experience from the automotive industry and laboratory technology for JULABO from now on, especially with the focus of the introduction of new product lines.

UTEC survey named in 10th annual MTR top 100

News In Brief

Xodus wins TCO vibration contracts in Kazakhstan

UTEC, an Acteon company, has been

named as one of the leading companies serving the global subsea industry.

The Houston-based company has once again been recognised in the MTR100 ranking which is published by Marine

Technology Reporter magazine each year.

This marks the third consecutive year

UTEC has been selected for this report.

Commenting on the company’s success, chief executive Martin O’Carroll said: “UTEC’s continued presence on this important list underlines our solid reputation as a market leader.

“To be named alongside our peers and

competitors in such an auspicious way,

and against such a challenging backdrop, is testament to all the hard work and

Seven Seas’ new identity and “keeps you sailing” strategy set to revitalise the ship supply chain

EMS Seven Seas has unveiled a new corporate identity as part of a much wider growth strategy that aims to position the company as the world’s foremost supplier to the global maritime sector.

The company will drop the EMS prefix symbolic of the 2006 acquisition of Eitzen Marine Services and will now operate under the name Seven Seas.

The new logo and identity were unveiled at IMPA London, where Seven Seas is the title sponsor of the event.

Chief Executive Officer, Lars Rosenkrands, said: “Our new corporate identity reflects the changes we’ve been making to the company over the past year and is in line with what our customers are asking for.

Below: Chief Executive Officer, Lars Rosenkrands

dedication of everyone on the team.”

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Industry News

N-Sea successfully completes Maersk IMR work scope Subsea IMR provider, N-Sea Offshore Ltd, has successfully completed a fully integrated and managed service for Maersk Oil UK’s 2015 Subsea Inspection Programme.

The work scope involved four field locations in the North Sea and utilised N-Sea’s IMR and subsea capabilities for a duration of 135 days. The four locations were combined within one scope which commenced on 1 March this year, thus achieving optimum levels of efficiency and productivity.

The Siem N-Sea was utilised for the scope, to combine ROV inspection services with IMR diving works. The vessel is part of N-Sea’s fleet of dive, multi-support and construction vessels designed to deliver a range of subsea services for offshore assets, platforms, FPSOs and renewables operations.

inspection services and IMR diving works into one work scope ensured this project delivered significant cost savings and achieved optimum efficiencies for the client.”

Roddy James, N-Sea’s Chief Operating Officer,

N-Sea is known for its innovative work as an independent offshore subsea contractor, specialising in IMR services for the renewable, oil and gas and telecom/utility industries, as well as for civil contracting communities. N-Sea provides near shore, offshore and survey services to major operators and service companies alike.

Below: Roddy James, N-Sea Chief Operating Officer

“The successful completion of this contract further consolidates our excellent relationship with Maersk Oil, which has always been based upon trust and transparency. The project was completed efficiently and safely with no incidents, and reflected our ability to always provide ‘safe, sound and swift’ solutions.”

“At a time when identifying streamlined and cost effective solutions is crucial, combining ROV

Oil and gas still seen as an attractive career field New survey sheds light on workforce perspective of investing in young talent.

The overwhelming majority of oil and gas professionals would still recommend a career in the oil and gas industry to the next generation, despite recent market challenges associated with low oil prices, according to a new, industry-wide poll recently conducted by Rigzone.

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Almost 1,000 skilled professionals from across 74 countries participated in the survey carried out by Rigzone. Of those, 84% said they would recommend the oil and gas industry as a career choice to school pupils or students, with wide career prospects, a long-term future (due to high energy demand) and competitive salaries among the reasons cited most often.

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Asked to rank areas of investment in a downturn in order of priority, oil and gas industry professionals ranked health and safety first, followed by workforce development. Graduate/apprenticeship programmes also ranked as a high priority (third) for professionals, despite more than two-thirds (76 percent) of respondents not having participated in such a programme themselves.

Indeed, the overwhelming majority (70 percent) of working oil and gas professionals surveyed believe graduate and apprenticeship positions are valuable, if not very valuable, and are of huge importance to the industry.

“We know petroleum engineering graduates and apprentices are facing tougher competition for entry-level positions in today’s challenging market,” said Mark Guest, Rigzone’s Strategic Development Director.

“But what this survey tells us is that, even in the face of difficult times, those professionals already working in the industry believe that companies need to continue to invest in the recruitment and development of young talent. Importantly, in spite of recent industry difficulties, the current workforce still views the sector as presenting strong career prospects for students and recent graduates.”

“The industry’s future is going to entail development of harder-to-reach reserves, which will present new challenges as companies will have to enter new frontiers. Continued investment in future talent is the only way to ensure the oil and gas sector avoids a skills gap in the mediumto long-term. I am very pleased to say that this study shows that this is a message the workforce understands well.”

The majority of respondents (46 percent) indicated that they believe the industry is inspirational (33 percent) or very inspirational (13 percent) in terms of attracting the next generation, with only 10 percent indicating they don’t think the sector is doing enough to inspire emerging talent.

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Industry News

Archer awarded contract extension for the provision of Platform Drilling Services with Apache

Subsurface flow and pressure measurement down to 4000 metres. Axial Turbines, Oval Gear Flowmeters and Pressure Sensors for sea water, hydraulic fluids and additives. Stainless steel, Hastelloy, Inconel, ATEX and high pressure designs.

Archer (UK) Limited announced today that Apache has exercised the first of two options to extend its existing contract with Archer for the provision of Platform Drilling Services for a period of one year.

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“We are very pleased to have been awarded this contract extension. It is excellent news for Archer and illustrates the hard work and commitment which our personnel put into delivering a safe environment for all those engaged on the Apache assets whilst ensuring support in delivering Apache’s high level of operational efficiency,” said Kenny Dey, Managing Director of Archer in the U.K. Archer, a leading provider of Platform Drilling services, currently operates a total of 33 platforms in the North Sea, Greece and Brazil, including Platform Drilling O&M services on the Forties Alpha, Bravo, Charlie and Delta platforms along with the Beryl Alpha and Bravo installations.

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OEG Offshore Pty Ltd, a leading specialist provider of cargo carrying units (CCUs) and A60 modules to the energy and mining industries announces the appointment of Kingston Catering & Providoring Co. Ltd based in New Zealand, as local partner to expand and support customer operations in New Zealand.

OEG Offshore Pty Ltd has invested in excess of NZD1 million into the venture allowing Kingston to provide a full range of Cargo Carrying Units (CCUs) including offshore containers, baskets, half heights, chemical tanks, waste units, chemical injection pumps and A60 cabins rated to the leading international standards DNV 2.7-1 / EN 12079 and the national Maritime New Zealand Rule 24E.

OEG Offshore Chief Executive John Heiton said, “We are delighted to have Kingston as our partner to grow our CCU business in New Zealand showing our commitment to the country and our clients. Kingston’s many years of experience and contacts provide vital local knowledge to support client requirements

across New Zealand’s offshore energy sectors, expanding OEG from beyond its current operations in locations throughout Australasia.”

Kingston’s Managing Director Terry Sigvertsen commented, “We are proud to assist and represent OEG as they launch their class leading specialist offshore handling equipment range into the New Zealand market. Equipment designed to this level has sorely been missing locally here for a number of years, we see this opportunity as a complement to our existing business activities and look to further build the longstanding relationships we have here with the operators and drilling contractors to better service our offshore oil & gas customer base.”

The agreement comes as part of OEG Offshore’s global expansion strategy, which has also witnessed the acquisition earlier this year of Perth based Oilfield Resource Rentals (ORR) and Offshore Cyrogenic Services (OCS) which significantly enhanced OEG Offshore’s product and service offering.

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Proserv announces acquisition of Nautronix PROSERV GROUP LLC (“Proserv”), a leading energy services company, has acquired Nautronix, a leader in the supply of subsea digital acoustic communication products and positioning services to the oil and gas industry, based in Aberdeen, United Kingdom. Proserv is a portfolio company of Riverstone Holdings LLC, an energy-focused private equity firm based in New York.

Employing 120 people, Nautronix is headquartered in Aberdeen where the main research and development, and manufacturing facilities are located. The company is internationally recognised for its through-water digital acoustic wireless communications and positioning systems, diver communications and vessel systems whilst also providing survey services. The technology focussed organisation which operates across the global subsea sector provides a range of products and services including; NASNet®, NASCoM, NASDrill, NASDive and Survey Services.

The transaction, which includes Nautronix Chief Operating Officer Mark Patterson joining Proserv, heightens Proserv’s position as a leading player in the controls and communications market and presents the company with the opportunity to expand its offering by providing fully integrated subsea controls, communications, positioning and survey services.

David Lamont, Proserv’s Chief Executive Officer, said: “I am thrilled to welcome the Nautronix team to Proserv. We have been working together on bringing the two companies together for over a year, and while times in our industry are challenging, the

rationale and benefits to all stakeholders including employees, shareholders and our clients remain as strong, if not stronger than ever.”

“I am also excited to have Mark join the senior management team at Proserv. Mark will lead the Nautronix team through the transition and integration process as well as assuming his senior global position as head of strategy and new ventures for the Proserv Group. Individually, the two companies have been doing well in these more demanding times; together, however, we are much stronger, bringing a combined technology platform that is both unique and of great potential to deliver truly game changing solutions to our customers to meet the challenges and more importantly deliver the opportunities facing the industry today and in the future.”

Mark Patterson, Chief Executive Officer of Nautronix, added “It was important for us to find the right company to partner with and we are delighted that it’s Proserv. Strategically, this is a fantastic opportunity for Nautronix as we can leverage from the increased exposure globally. That, combined with our considerable experience in the drilling, subsea and survey market, presents us with considerable opportunities going forward. We relish joining David and the Proserv team in building what we feel will be a compelling service offering, particularly with the significant cost savings and life-of-field benefits our products and services can bring within an increasingly challenging market.”

Optimus Seventh Generation develops programme to operationalise the safety case Aberdeen based behavioural change consultancy Optimus Seventh Generation, has reinforced its commitment to safety by securing a new agreement with Apache North Sea to deliver a series of unique training workshops in 2015 and 2016.

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The workshop, designed for personnel working in the oil and gas industry, has been developed to improve the management of major accident hazards through more informed decision making and improved behaviours.

The workshop is held at Apache’s SAGE site at St. Fergus, 65 kilometres north of Aberdeen, this facility allows the participants the unique opportunity to train on a live plant, allowing them to carry out hazard identifications and to test their decision making around scenario-based activities in a real working environment.

“The workshop looks at whether an organisation is able to prevent an incident from occurring, and if one has occurred, how they would prevent it from escalating and then recover from it.” added Paula Paterson, Client Manager at Optimus Seventh Generation.

Right: Paula Paterson, Client Manager at Optimus Seventh

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“Through applying a range of psychological concepts and theories we are able to understand incidents in their entirety, using specific data to bring meaningful context, providing a new perspective on daily tasks to those who work offshore.”

Stuart Taylor, Maintenance & Operations Support Manager at Apache, said: “Safe operations is always our priority. Within our organisation we identified the need to improve our understanding of the management of major accident hazards and have worked closely with Optimus to design a workshop which meets our training and business needs. The workshop has proven to be a success and we are already seeing the benefits across our assets.”

SUT pledges further £50,000 funding towards educational courses

Around 276 beneficiaries globally have benefited from the Educational Support Fund (ESF) with awards totalling around £750,000. The funding relies entirely on donations from the support of SUT’s individual and corporate members.

The ESF offers sponsorship awards to high-calibre undergraduate and postgraduate students, either starting or continuing a degree which embraces at least one relevant component area of subsea/ offshore engineering, marine science, or underwater technology.

Mark Richardson, Apache North Sea’s projects group manager, is a former beneficiary of the funding and believes he would not be where he is without the support of the ESF. He said: “After leaving the military, I was uncertain about what my next step would be. The funding was invaluable to me advancing with offshore engineering at university. It proved the launch pad for my career, opened so many doors and I would recommend anyone with an interest in the industry to apply.”

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knowledge and experience in mentoring young people and the SUT is doing a fantastic job reinvesting in the next generation.”

Aligned with Offshore Europe’s theme of ‘How to Inspire the Next Generation’, the grants are open to any student, irrespective of age or nationality, for study at any course in the world which is approved by the society. The SUT also encourages entry into the industry at a younger age, with school lectures which are delivered from primary stage through to secondary level.

Stephen Hall, Head International & Strategic Partnerships, National Oceanography Centre, and chair of SUT’s education and training committee said: “We are committed to maintaining high standards in underwater technology and marine science. To sustain the specialised skills needed for this sector, we need to maintain and increase the level of support that will attract the most talented students from around the world. These high-calibre students have a passion to learn and we need to help them realise their fullest potential.”

Mr Hall added: “The SUT continues to liaise with global academic institutions, with the first student chapter formed at Texas A&M University during the last year. Such liaison has led to a strong, younger generation emerging in the Society across our global branches which inspires new entrants and their development within our industry; an encouragement to us all for the future.”

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OE 2015 confirms a positive outlook for the industry and the next generation SPE Offshore Europe 2015, held in Aberdeen, Scotland from September 8-11, sent out a very clear message that the oil and gas industry has a future for many years to come.

The theme of the 2015 event, inspiring the next generation, allowed the industry to address the technical, business and people challenges it faces now and into the future. At the heart of this is the need to attract and encourage the next generation of talent into the industry.

“One of the challenges facing the industry is inspiring the next generation,” said Charles Woodburn, CEO of Expro and Technical Chairman of SPE Offshore Europe 2015. “I hope that the honest and open conversation we have had over the last few days will lead to real progress in this area. While we don’t have all the answers yet, it’s important we take this dialogue and turn it into a clear framework that can be delivered by the industry as a whole.”

Attendance figures remained very strong at 55,947 with delegates drawn from 104 countries. Attendance was the second highest in the long history of the show.

A record 1,535 global organisations from 44 countries exhibited this year, showcasing their products, services and expertise. This included 336 companies exhibiting at the event for the first time.

The sold-out space covered 27,228 square metres, with more inside space than ever before. Re-bookings for 2017 are looking strong already.

Over the four days of the world’s largest upstream oil and gas conference and exhibition outside North America, around 5,000 visitors attended the conference plenary session, 11 keynote sessions, 80 SPE technical paper presentations, and daily topical lunches and breakfast briefings.

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Stephen Graham, Chief Operations Officer for the SPE, added: “The conference programme successfully addressed a number of relevant industry priorities, incorporating the theme of inspiring the next generation. Combined with a busy show floor where exhibitors met with existing and potential customers, I believe SPE Offshore Europe 2015 has been a great success.”

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More than 400 school pupils from Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Highland and Angus took part in three half-day workshops and site visits, which gave them an insight into the industry and the opportunity to meet young engineering professionals who shared their work experiences. Other Inspire events included a Career Pathways Fair, a Student Development Summit, and Energy4me aimed at school science teachers.

Michael Engell-Jensen, Executive Director, International Association of Oil & Gas Producers (IOGP) and Keynote Chairman, said: “This week’s keynote speakers, as well as the Inspire Programme, provided the next generation with plenty of inspiring reasons to join this industry. But, as Professor Brian Cox mentioned, we also need to provide students with pathways to a career in oil and gas.

I would like to see industry develop multi-year programmes to encourage schoolchildren to consider a career in this sector. And, for our newly qualified graduates, who have been caught out by the current economic difficulties, I am supportive of industry exploring ways to allow them to get work experience, something many graduates say would help them get their first job in the industry.”

The positive sentiment was echoed by exhibitors, many of whom said that not only had the 2015 show been a good one for business, it had been one of the best they’d experienced.

“It has been a very successful show for us with one of the benefits being that it has given people the time to talk,” said Ian Crossland, UK Director for RESMAN. “Very senior management from the operators have been taking time to meet their vendors and contractors to talk business, and there have been indications that things are moving in the right direction. We’ve also had lots of overseas interest, including a visit from the Norwegian ambassador.”

Kris Frampton, CETCO Energy Services, also said 2015 had been a good show for them: “There were more business opportunities for us than there were two years ago. I think the reason for that is that there is a lot more focus on production. Because we have strong environmental credentials and we can optimise operator production capabilities, we have had a lot of people coming to talk to us.”

FMC Technologies, also reported they’d had a good show. Tina Kruse, Global Exhibition & Events Manager, said: “We’ve definitely seen steady traffic since Day One, with everyone from customers to university students visiting. Our theatre has been extremely busy which has given us the opportunity to get our message across about cost reduction. It has been a good show for us.”

Visitors to the show also used twitter to give their views.

Aberdeenshire Councillor Jill Webster tweeted: At Offshore Europe, quite a buzz about the place & still business to be done.”

Maria Harper, Marketing Manager for show organisers Reed Exhibitions, said: “The week of the show generated in excess of 6,000 interactions by 4,500 unique users on twitter alone, and included conference highlights, exhibitors’ news, product launches and invitations to events, all in real-time.

“The website and app were also widely used throughout the event, with 122,000 visits to the website during the week, and more than 13,000 individuals downloading the app to use the exhibitor directory, conference guide, interactive floor plans and visitor information.”

Organisationally, Reed Exhibitions thinks the show was the smoothest running ever. Vasyl Zhygalo, Senior Exhibition Director for Reed Exhibitions, commented: “We learn lessons from every edition of the event and this year we think the logistics flowed very well. The increased number of shuttle buses running to and from the city centre, offices and hotels proved to be very popular as did the park and ride. The weather was also on our side.”

The next SPE Offshore Europe will be held in Aberdeen from 5-8 September 2017. One of the new features announced for the next event will be the Decommissioning Zone 2017.

Industry News

Parker Kittiwake Procal expands global distribution and service capability for its emissions analyser Agreement with Score Subsea and Wellhead Ltd enables Procal to respond to the growing worldwide demand for continuous emissions monitoring systems Procal, part of the Parker Hannifin Corporation and the leading supplier of continuous emissions monitoring (CEM) analysers for marine, power and offshore applications, has today announced the appointment of Score Subsea and Wellhead Ltd (SSWL) as an official systems integrator. The contract allows Procal to expand upon its existing international distribution and service capability, underpinning both companies’ commitment to support global emissions reduction and improve air quality both at sea and on land.

Parker Kittiwake Procal’s CEMS have the ability to monitor gases from the combustion of residual and distillate fuels such as SO2, CO2 and NOx. The agreement covers installation of new equipment, as well as the servicing and recalibration of existing analysers, across the full range of Procal process and stack gas emissions analysers, in the marine, power and offshore sectors.

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Ashtead Technology secures industry recognition for safety and quality in the Gulf of Mexico Ashtead Technology’s Houston office has secured an industry seal of approval from ISNetworld (ISN) for maintaining the highest oil and gas safety and quality standards within the Gulf of Mexico.

ISNetworld is a global resource for connecting companies with safe, reliable contractors and suppliers. It measures key performance indicators among contractors in meeting industry needs and regulations.

Ashtead Technology is now a verified and compliant member of ISN following a rigorous six month due diligence and audit process.

“With increasing scrutiny on service and costs across our industry, this certification now independently verifies and certifies our commitment to the highest safety and quality standards within the sector.”

“We offer customers more than just equipment rental; we supply technology that is specific to their needs as well as provide invaluable expertise through the global provision of qualified, highlyskilled personnel for both on and offshore operational project integration and support.”

Chris Echols, Vice President of Ashtead Technology in Houston.

ISNetworld provides companies with the tools required to measure their health and safety performance, identify strengths and weakness and assess how they can drive improvement across the business. It serves as a forum for sharing industry best practices and benchmarking resources, leading efforts to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of contractor management systems.

Mr Echols added: “This is great recognition of the outstanding work carried out by our team who are committed to delivering a first class service to our customers. It allows us to track our performance and validates our position as a market leader in providing integrated subsea technology solutions across the globe.”

Through the delivery of enhanced technical support services, Ashtead Technology is committed to delivering a range of value-added services which now include the supply of offshore personnel, equipment sales, complete asset management, calibration, repair and maintenance, custom engineering, cable moulding and training.

Formed in 1985, Ashtead Technology employs 84 people in Aberdeen, London, Houston and Singapore with agents in Abu Dhabi, Perth (Australia) and Stavanger.

Speakers lined up for Aberdeen environmental event Key environmental issues facing the oil and gas industry will be put in the spotlight at a major gathering of experts in Aberdeen later this year.

More than 250 people are expected to attend the E-Reps Forum in October to discuss and debate environmental matters as well as to share ideas and examples of best practice.

Industry experts will present a series of seminars at the one-day event, which is now in its fourth year and provides a focal point for environmental representatives from across the offshore sector.

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A call has gone out for additional speakers to present at the event, being staged at the Skyway Hotel (formerly the Thistle) in Dyce on Wednesday, October 7. There is also space available for a limited number of exhibitors.

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This year’s theme is Sustainability Through Efficiency. Key areas of focus will include legislation – in particular, the new Offshore Safety Directive – innovation, and building a successful company culture.

“The event agenda is made up of the prevailing issues that are shaping and informing the industry approach to environmental protection.

It’s an ever-evolving area of specialist activity and the forum offers a great platform for

people to discuss the changing landscape and share new ideas and innovative approaches.”

Said Jill Rennie, founder of E-Reps.

The exhibition and conference encourages engagement between employers, environmental representatives, regulators and suppliers of environmental products and services.

A representative from the Department of Energy & Climate Change will update delegates on the new Offshore Safety Directive, while George Michie of carbon management specialists, Esave, will highlight requirements for the Energy Saving Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) and how companies can reduce their carbon footprint and be more energy efficient.

In addition, the value of enhancing business processes and management procedures will be highlighted by Maxine Fawcett, Regional Principal Consultant at Environmental Consulting and Training Business Intertek.

Her talk on Heroic Leadership will encourage people to take the right action and speak up in the face of unacceptable risk – and instil in everyone the belief that they can make a difference.

TV presenter and naturalist Chris Packham has already been announced as a speaker at the event. Mr Packham, best known for presenting the Really Wild Show in the 1980s and BBC nature series Springwatch, will offer his take on the environment and how people can become engaged in environmental issues.

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Rising demand for conceptual engineering P1 Marine Foundation partners with services as M&A activity climbs IMarEST for 2015 National Student Awards ADIL, the leading independent energy consultancy, has recorded a 100% increase in demand for its Accelerated Conceptual Engineering (ACE) services as acquisition, merger and divestment activity by UKCS operators ramps up in the lower oil price environment.

The Aberdeen and London-based organisation, which works with exploration and production companies around the world to progress projects to sanction and final delivery, has doubled the amount of early stage evaluation work year on year and delivered campaigns totalling in excess of £1.5million since the start of the year.

ADIL has always provided its ACE services to companies seeking to optimise the development of a new discovery but increasingly these services are being used by companies looking to acquire existing discoveries or farm-in to exploration prospects.

The consultancy is also seeing an increased need for its capabilities internationally, delivering due diligence and ACE services to clients in Trinidad, Mexico, Tunisia, Africa and North West Europe in the last eight months alone.

This includes work with Sierra Oil and Gas for whom ADIL carried out ACE due diligence and concept select services.

The P1 Marine Foundation has announced its partnership with The Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST) for the 2015 National Student Awards.

IMarEST joins the Marine Conservation Society in partnering with the P1 Marine Foundation for its 2015 National Student Awards, which supports research projects from UK students in higher education that can help to provide solutions to the threats to the marine and coastal environment.

The IMarEST is a professional body that brings together marine engineers, scientists and technologists into one international multi-disciplinary professional body. As a partner for the 2015 Awards they have contributed the following prizes: •

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All winners will receive an IMarEST book ‘Coral Reefs: A Handbook for Their Future’

This is in addition to the original prizes which are £1000 for the winner, £500 for one runner up and the Wakefield Memorial Award of £500.

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Assystem to deliver on world’s biggest fusion energy project

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Assystem, a leading innovation and engineering consultancy secures multi-million Euro contract with Fusion for Energy (F4E) - the EU organisation responsible for Europe’s contribution to ITER. The five-year contract sees Assystem working on the world’s biggest international energy project, currently under construction in the South of France.

Remote handling is widely used in space exploration missions, subsea or ground operations. The system brings together high tech robotics, advanced technological tools, powerful computers and virtual reality platforms. A high level of intuition and intelligence are inbuilt within the system which is handled by a human operator with extreme dexterity because of the degree of millimetric precision that is required.

Assystem, which delivers specialist engineering services to the Oil and Gas, Energy, Aerospace, Automotive, Defence and Nuclear industries has started work on the ITER fusion energy project – an unprecedented international effort by China, the EU, India, Japan, Korea, Russia and the United States to pool financial and scientific resources to build the biggest fusion reactor in history.

Speaking from the company’s North Sea Oil and Gas engineering base, Andrew Mills, Head of Business Unit said: “We are very pleased to have been selected for this prestigious project. The extensive engineering experience our highly-skilled team has developed across the Energy sector means Assystem can add value across the oil and gas life cycle. Remote handling technology and systems have clear benefits for the harsh North Sea environment from exploration and production, increasingly, to decommissioning.

Construction is underway in Cadarache and sees Assystem using advanced and innovative techniques suitable for subsea operations and space exploration, focusing on the ITER Divertor Remote Handling system and confirms the company’s position as a key engineering partner within the ITER project.

The Divertor is a key component of the ITER machine. Located at the bottom of the vacuum vessel, its function is to extract impurities from the plasma, in effect acting like a giant exhaust system.

The Divertor Remote Handling systems include the equipment required to safely and reliably position as well as extract each of the 54 removable cassettes within the Divertor.

Since 2009, Assystem has been heavily involved in the concept design phase of the various types of remote handling equipment that will be required to install, maintain, and recover the diverse components of the ITER Tokamak during its operational life.

For Assystem, the contract confirms the Group’s dedication and commitment to the international fusion energy project. It also demonstrates the company’s leading edge competencies and its capacity to bring together the best-in class skills and partners for a specific project.

AVC Media completes offshore video project for Technip Industry News

Full service media and communications company, AVC Media has completed a major project providing video and animation services for world leading project management, engineering and construction company, Technip.

AVC Media which has its headquarters in Aberdeen, has been supplying the offshore industry with video, AV and design services since inception, and now provides a diverse range of video solutions from 2D & 3D animation, training videos, promotional videos and much more.

AVC Media worked closely with Technip to create bespoke video and animation content for the Marathon Oil, West Brae Subsea Well Extension Project.

The video showcases the side-track drilling at the West Brae Subsea Well followed by drilling and completion of a new well at the West Brae manifold.

With minimal space for a new well at West Brae, installation of a new subsea manifold was required to improve long-term reliability and provide opportunity to debottleneck, whilst optimising production.

AVC Media created animations to identify subsea infrastructures situated near the installation position whilst showing near exact locations of existing subsea mattress and equipment. AVC and Technip worked in partnership to create accurate animations to clearly show the environment and any possible obstacles that might arise.

Following the successful first part of the project AVC Media captured the fabrication of the manifold along with all trials and testing, all of which were conducted at a number of different locations across an eight month period. Each key milestone was filmed to ensure the final video production provided viewers with a vivid understanding of the project.

produced a short film to showcase the project in its entirety. The documentary style video production catalogues the complete project from initial meetings through to the manifold installation. Each stage was completed in-house at AVC Media meaning no aspect of the project needed to be outsourced.

“We are delighted to have worked on this substantial project and it is brilliant to now see the end result. Our team had worked on this project for over a year, filming in partnership with Technip throughout the project and attending regular weekly meetings to ensure every step of the manifold installation and fitting was captured.

Our video production team is well positioned to deliver such a large work scope, with our capability to provide a diverse range of video services from 3D animation, offshore and onshore filming, component visualisation, training videos and promotional videos.”

Keith Robertson, AVC Media’s General Manager of Media and Sports.

Also working on the project was Technip Project Manager, Scott McIntyre.

He said: “Myself and my team have enjoyed working with AVC Media on this project.

The final product has provided us with a

high quality, professional tool, which clearly illustrates the processes of well installation and subsea infrastructures without the need for multiple manuals and training brochures.”

“We have also utilised the animation in various ways, including making tool talks and training programmes less time-consuming and more costeffective. The completed video provides us with a historical record of the project, along with a complete breakdown of the installation. We are excited to now be in a position to showcase this video with AVC Media.”

AVC Media provides creative content across several platforms delivered to an awardwinning standard. These platforms include AV installation and hire, video imaging and sports productions, 3D animation, print and website design and build, events management and marketing and public relations solutions.

Technip is a world leader in project management, engineering and construction for the energy industry. Present in 48 countries, Technip has state-of-the-art industrial assets on all continents and operates a fleet of specialised vessels for pipeline installation and subsea construction.

With conceptual engineering skills and innovative technologies, as well as the focus put on early engagement, enable Technip to help clients optimise their projects.

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Further updates to the animation were used in project briefings and pre-mobilisation meetings. The final stage of the project was the installation, where footage was captured offshore to demonstrate the project’s complexity.

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Above: 3D animation of the installation process created by AVC Media’s animation team.

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Offshore Energy Amsterdam

Investing in the future of energy

On 13 and 14 October 2015 the Offshore Energy Exhibition & Conference (OEEC) will take place in the Amsterdam RAI. More than 13,500 unique visitors and 650 exhibitors from over 80 different countries will dive into issues surrounding the developments and changes in the gas, oil and energy industry.

“We want to update the industry on the various possibilities and innovations available,” says Femke Perlot-Hoogeveen, Offshore Energy Conference Manager. “This is the reason that we have chosen the theme Investing in the future of energy.”

The recent developments in the offshore industry deserve a program dedicated to shedding light on those subjects. One of the new conference themes this year include Well Intervention vessels. The well intervention market is expected to grow, owing both to an increasing focus on lifetime extension and a general increase in operations globally. This session looks at well intervention vessels best practices as well as new vessel designs and their cost reducing potential.

This year Subsea Processing is also back on the agenda. Subsea processing provides an alternative to production equipment located on a fixed or floating platform. In a special technical session the latest developments in subsea processing solutions including water removal and re-injection or disposal, boosting, gas separation and gas compression will be discussed. Experts will present the viability of subsea processing for both green fields and brown fields. Other new themes on Offshore Energy 2015 will be Marine Energy and HPHT Development.

Conference Advisory Board This year OEEC has established a special Conference Advisory Board. Composed of a diverse group of offshore professionals who have a unique knowledge about how the industry works.

The Board assists the OEEC organization in identifying the key challenges and issues in the offshore sector.

Guido van den Bos from NOV is looking forward to participating in the Advisory Board: “I expect to lift the conference to an even higher level by suggesting current topics and difficulties in the industry, and to provide an effective, safe, and cost efficient solution.” Joop Slager of Wintershall Noordzee is also happy he can share his expertise: “I think I can play a role in improving the technical content of the program and I want to give substance to high-quality issues.”

History teaches us that the oil, gas, and energy industry has always shown great resilience. It is remarkable how the industry has maintained its ability to adapt to changes and developments.

In the meantime organizations must continue to focus on improvements on efficiency, strategy and operations. Offshore Energy 2015 intends to tackle these issues and provide clear answers.

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With a dropping oil price In 2015 and 2016, companies can decide to either freeze or drop existing projects, which would hit offshore contractors hard and deter investors. This potential domino effect makes 2015 a sink or swim year. Offshore Energy 2015 will focus on what the future will look like. And especially how developments and opportunities can be improved upon efficiently.

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Rusch Offshore Services enter collaboration agreement with AAA Construction Equipment

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Rusch Offshore Services has signed a joint operation agreement with AAA Construction Equipment in Dubai. Rusch is a well-known player in the North Sea as specialist for inspection, maintenance and repair of cranes on offshore installations and support vessels.

Rusch is recognized as certified specialist for the repair of crane booms and masts of any type of crane. Especially telescopic booms that are made of very high tensile steel require excellent craftsmanship and in-depth theoretical knowledge of welding this material to maintain the materials original strength and capabilities.

“We see an increasing demand for European quality” says Ruud Schreijer, Managing Director of Rusch. “Therefore we looked for a partner who strives to deliver the same quality as Rusch.

AAA is ISO 9001, ISO 14000 and OHSAS 18000 certified and is over 40 years active in the crane business. They own a big fleet of crawler cranes and a large number of the heavier types are certified for offshore work. The man riding system for these cranes was jointly developed with Rusch. AAA operates a wellorganized workshop with paint facility with all environmental and safety requirements well in place. Supervised by experienced Rusch engineers any repair on any type of mast of crane boom can be carried out with the right quality under the right welding circumstances. Regular repair, maintenance and assembly work are already part of AAAs normal operations for many years.

Offshore inspections will be executed by Dutch API certified inspectors. Offshore maintenance and repairs will be executed under Rusch supervision.”

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Wei-Li crane ship leaves Damen Shiprepair Dunkerque

A total of 225 blocks were required, along with an additional 56 steel pillars of up to seven metres in length to support the stern.

Wooden wedges also had to be added to the lateral blocks to take account of the unusual hull shape and to ensure complete stability in the dry dock.

The scope of work over the ten day period included, along with the standard work for class survey, blasting and painting the hull and the overhauling of the internal and overboard valves.

The scope of the electrical works was extensive given the tight time frame, with a large number of motors removed and transported back to workshop for overhaul before being returned and refitted.

The last ones were fitted and tested on the same day of the vessel’s departure.

The starboard propeller blades were also rebuilt. This required

re-welding tips onto each of the blades followed by a full polish for both propellers. Six generator coolers were also removed for overhauling, as were their bearings, and some major repairs were made to the accommodation.

Cooperation with the project team from owner Shanghai Salvage was excellent; thanks in part to the assistance of a local Chinese national attending a nearby university who helped smooth the language differences.

“Ensuring that the Wei-Li was properly supported in the dry dock was a complex project in itself.

With all the blocks and pillars, plus the positions of the vessel’s thrusters, it was not easy to position her in the centre line of the dock. Once accomplished, however, the work proceeded smoothly and after ten days of hard work around the clock she was on her way again. It was a pleasure to work with Shanghai Salvage and its representatives.” Khalil Benjelloul, Head of Marketing and

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On Friday September 11th, the Wei-Li crane ship slipped her lines at Damen Shiprepair Dunkerque to make the short trip up to Rotterdam after 10 days of maintenance and repairs. The 141-metre, 18,330 DWT crane ship required special dock bed arrangements, not least because of the 3,000 tonne crane mounted on her stern and her unconventional hull form.

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The Wei-Li was built by Zhenhua Heavy Industries in 2010 and this summer was involved in the installation of the 11,000 tonne jacket for the Ivar Aasen project in the Norwegian sector of the North Sea.

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Subsea Equipment & Underwater Inspection

Bibby Offshore delivers double in decommissioning Bibby Offshore, a leading subsea services provider to the oil and gas industry, has this year delivered two multimillion pound decommissioning contracts to the UK Continental Shelf.

Endeavour Energy appointed Bibby Offshore to perform operations in the Renee and Rubie fields located in blocks 15/27 and 15/28 of the Central North Sea, approximately 115km east of Aberdeen.

The 60 day agreement, which was completed in Q3 of this year, involved Bibby Offshore’s dive support vessel (DSV) Bibby Sapphire and construction support vessel Olympic Ares, completing the recovery of subsea equipment including cross-over structures, umbilicals and protection mattresses.

“Decommissioning work has been a key area of focus for Bibby Offshore for many years and as a result, we have built up a strong track record. Production from the Renee and Rubie fields ceased in 2009 and, following a site survey we completed last October, we were contracted to be part of this extensive project.”

“UKCS decommissioning costs are forecast to reach in excess of £50billion over the next 35 years. Decommissioning operations in particular are specialist by nature in order to ensure that all materials and often complex infrastructure are removed and disposed of safely and responsibly, with minimal environmental impact.”

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Barry Macleod, Managing Director of Bibby Offshore UKCS.

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Derek Neilson, Managing Director of Endeavour Energy UK said “When we tendered this work we were pleased to see that Bibby had a clear understanding of our requirements. We established a strong working relationship with Bibby which enhanced the effectiveness and efficiency throughout the programme and resulted in the safe and successful completion of the subsea facilities decommissioning work this year”.

“Bibby Offshore also successfully completed work for Tullow Oil SK (TOSK) throughout April and May 2015, utilising DSV Bibby Topaz to perform decommissioning operations at the Orwell and Wissey subsea installations, including the tie-ins at the Thames and Horne and Wren platforms, in block 49/28 of the Southern North Sea. Both scopes of work have been a cross-business effort, drawing on the skills and expertise of the entire Bibby Offshore team to deliver safe and competitive services. These contracts not only demonstrate the breadth of our capabilities, but they also help solidify our position as leaders in subsea services.” concluded Barry Macleod.

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Impact Subsea launch the ISA500 – altimeter, heading, pitch & roll sensor Impact Subsea is pleased to announce the launch of the ground breaking ISA500 – a 500kHz underwater Altimeter which also provides Heading, Pitch and Roll. The ISA500 is the only sensor in the world to provide Altitude, Heading, Pitch and Roll from a single device.

With a 120 meter (394 feet) Altitude range measurement capability, the ISA500 is the longest range 500kHz Altimeter available today. Making use of a composite transducer and advanced digital acoustic engine, the ISA500 is able to achieve significantly long range while providing sub-millimetre measurement accuracy.

In addition to Altitude, the ISA500 also provides Heading, Pitch and Roll readings – ideal for AUV/ROV navigation, underwater equipment deployment, touch down monitoring or riser monitoring applications.

At under 11cm (4.3”) long, 4.5cm (1.8”) wide and weighing just 0.5kg (1.10lb) in air makes the ISA500 a highly compact unit. This form factor is ideal for applications where space and weight are critical considerations. Using under 60mA of power at 24VDC also makes the ISA500 one of the most power efficient units available to day – ideal for long term monitoring deployments.

The on board pitch and roll sensor can be used to automatically compensate for pitch, roll and Altimeter misalignment to provide consistent true Altitude readings – a first in Altitude measurement technology.

“With the ISA500 we have created a very capable sensor, with the benefit of being very easy to use. Through the provision of not only Altitude, but Heading, Pitch and Roll; users are given capability previously unseen from a single device. This presents a significant cost saving opportunity through intelligent integration of multiple capabilities into a single device.”

Ben Grant, Managing Director of Impact Subsea.

Housed in a robust titanium housing, complete with industry standard connector, ensures that the ISA500 is not only at the forefront of technology, but built to withstand the harshest of underwater environments.

TSC and Singapore based Mencast Subsea sign a two year frame agreement for the supply of ACFM® inspection services in the Asia Pacific Region.

After working together on several successful inspection campaigns throughout the Asia Pacific region, TSC Inspection Systems Pte Ltd has signed an exclusive two year frame agreement with Mencast Subsea for the provision of topside and diver deployed ACFM® Inspection Services.

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Mencast Subsea will continue to focus on identifying inspection requirements in their shipyard and in offshore operations whilst TSC, through its Singapore facility, will provide ACFM® equipment, Operators and Level 3 support on a call-off basis.

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Both companies will co-operate to increase the level of ACFM® awareness in the local market through the joint provision of ACFM® presentations and technical seminars. “We are very pleased to be moving forward with Mencast Subsea” explained Paul Watkins, TSC’s Business Development Director, “This agreement ensures we can further develop what is already an excellent working relationship between both companies and continue to provide high quality ACFM® inspection

services throughout the Asia Pacific region.”

Nickson Khoo, TSC’s Business Development Manager based in Singapore added “I am thrilled about working with Mencast Singapore, they have excellent and talented personnel who I have known for several years”, he added, “being able to work even closer with them and develop their ACFM® inspection solutions will be exciting and rewarding for everyone.”

Jeremiah C. Chen, Manager of Sales & Business Development at Mencast Subsea, said “Having this agreement enables us to provide a broader spectrum of

quality services and create value for our customers, knowing we have the utmost support from TSC, the world’s leading authority in ACFM® technology.”

TSC Inspection Systems is the developer and sole supplier of ACFM® technologies, with bases in Singapore, Aberdeen and Milton Keynes. ACFM® is an advanced electromagnetic inspection technique for detecting surface breaking cracks in welded structures and is a reliable NDT method used across a broad range of industries. TSC design and manufacture rugged, field proven ACFM® systems for subsea and topside applications, together with a wide range of probes.

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The award winning Cygnus ultrasonic thickness gauge The new MK5 Cygnus ultrasonic thickness gauge has been awarded an “Honourable Mention” by Red Dot Award for its design excellence in the most important competition for product design.

A panel of 38-member jury, from the Red Dot Award: Product Design 2015, awarded Cygnus Instruments with an “Honourable Mention” for their excellent design of these new gauges and particularly well-executed aspect of design work.

Products that convinced the jury with a well thought-out design solution are recognised with this distinction.

The international experts discussed and assessed each of the 4,928 entries from 56 countries but only the designs that displayed high quality and innovative power were given an award.

The range has achieved the toughest American Military Standard MIL SPEC 810G for environmental protection and consists of five new models offering an array of

new features including: • Large colour A-scan and B-scan display • Two types of data logging options: - Simple sequential data logging or; - Comprehensive data logging

with features including Grid Format, offering 16 directional formats. Users can also add defined text comments, create templates and add radial measurements around a last logged measurement point.

• Manual Gain Control • Bluetooth data transfer capability • Vibrate alert to warn the operator when the measurement is out of tolerance • MSI™ (Measurement Stability Indicator) which is used in singleecho and echo-echo modes. This clever and simple technique samples returning echoes to ensure they are all identical, if the returning echoes are identical the display changes colour or format which indicates the reading is stable and reliable.

While the new range from Cygnus Instruments offers many new features, the simple to use menu structure means that these gauges are quick to learn and simple to use.

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Buttons designed for minimum of 100,000 depressions.

Market Leading Taut Wire becomes latest addition to STR’s growing inventory Subsea Technology & Rentals Ltd (STR); global specialists in the design, production and rental of advanced subsea technology for the offshore energy industry are pleased to announce the addition of SMT’s Light Weight Taut Wire to their equipment sales and rental inventory. STR have signed an exclusive sales agency agreement to promote and sell SMT Taut Wire product globally.

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Key benefits of this environmentally friendly system include, its vertical height when stowed, the very small hydraulic power pack used to raise and lower the boom arm into position and the fact that only three small cables are required for installation into the vessel’s Dynamic Positioning system (plus two power cables between the power supplies and taut wire). Compared to other systems on the market these benefits significantly reduce installation time and cost, footprint on deck and shipping costs.

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“As worldwide providers of specialist marine equipment we are always looking to invest in new, well designed products like the SMT Taut Wire.

Positive feedback from our customers suggests they’re already reaping the benefits this cost effective, market leading product has to offer.”

Neil Jackson, Sales and Operations Manager at STR.

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Fugro wins cable installation contract at Rampion Offshore Wind Farm Fugro has secured a contract for the installation and burial of array cables at the Rampion Offshore Wind Farm being built in the English Channel, 13 kilometres off the Sussex coast,

by E.ON alongside partners, the UK Green Investment Bank plc.

systems are amongst Fugro Subsea’s specialist services and our focus on offshore energy is supported by a team of highly experienced onshore and offshore personnel.”

Derek Cruickshank, Managing Director, Fugro Subsea Services Ltd.

The Rampion Offshore Wind Farm will consist of 116 turbines, each with a generating capacity of 3.45 MW. Construction is expected to be completed in 2018.

Picture: The Fugro Symphony cable-lay vessel

The engineering and planning will start immediately with installation being carried out in two phases in 2016 and 2017.

Fugro will lay and bury the cables with its construction and installation vessels Fugro Symphony and Fugro Saltire using one of its two Q1400 trenching systems to bury the cables. The array cables will be pulled in and laid between the wind turbines and the offshore substation, where the power is then transmitted onshore.

“The award of this contract has strengthened Fugro’s successful working relationship with E.ON and comes soon after finishing cable-lay and burial on E.ON’s recently completed Humber Gateway Wind Farm.

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Flowline specialists eyes Middle East growth with office opening Scottish energy industry equipment manufacturer and service provider Flowline Specialists is expanding its international operations by establishing an office and operating company in Dubai, UAE.

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The wholly-owned Middle East subsidiary will commence operations at the end of this month and help to drive forward the Oldmeldrum-based firm’s global growth plans. It will be Flowline Specialists’ second overseas subsidiary, following the creation of a Norwegian company in 2013 to service the Scandinavian region.

Trading as Flowline Specialists FZE from offices in Jebel Ali, the business will be run by the firm’s Group Operations Manager Graeme Chalmers, who is relocating to Dubai. Alongside developing Flowline Specialists’ interests in the Middle East, he will retain his existing role in the expanded business.

The firm’s decision to establish a presence in the region has been driven by a number of projects that it has completed in the area and the positive reception it has received on recent trade missions to the Middle East.

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which designs, engineers and manufacturers a range of equipment that safely handles flexible pipes, umbilicals and cables for the oil and gas, subsea and renewable industries, has seen the contribution exports make to its annual turnover increase from 11% to around 54%. In the same period, turnover has risen from £0.85million to £6.5million – excluding turnover from its Norwegian subsidiary. Staff numbers have quadrupled in the same period to now stand at around 60.

“Since the business was established in 2001 it has grown strongly and consistently. In order to continue to do this we need to build the business in overseas markets. The Middle East presents a number of opportunities for us in the oil and gas and renewable sectors. Creating a presence in the region was a natural progression for us in order to serve this market more effectively.”

“Dubai will become a key hub for not just the Middle East, but also India and Australasia thanks to its excellent connections. We already have an expansive fleet of equipment in Dubai. In the future, we shall be looking to extend this fleet by utilising local manufacturing resources wherever possible. These are exciting and challenging times for Flowline Specialists.”

Jim Smith, Flowline Specialists Managing Director.

Bibby HydroMap showcases d’ROP with PanGeo’s SBI

As a dedicated survey ROV, d’ROP was launched earlier this year and has been performing trials with a number of cable locating systems before being mobilised to a project on board Bibby HydroMap’s 27m catamaran Bibby Athena.

The d’ROP has been designed to offer a remotely operated survey platform capable of operating effectively and cost efficiently in dynamic marine environments, whilst accommodating various survey sensors, including the PanGeo SBI. Originally designed for operation from predominantly work-class ROVs, the PanGeo SBI provides

a real-time 3D grid view of the sub seabed,accurately imaging pipelines, cables, umbilicals, concrete mattresses, ferrous and non-ferrous UXO’s and other buried objects.

One key benefit of the PanGeo system over traditional pulse-induction technology is that the cable can remain in service throughout survey operations, resulting in a significant cost-saving for the operator.

Equipped with a PanGeo Sub-Bottom Imager (SBI), the d’ROP has already successfully acquired depth of burial data on a 175km cable length in UK waters. The trials were performed over a very challenging section of seabed dominated by sand waves up to 4m in height, as well as large sections of rock protection. d’ROP Team Leader Colin Burke comments: “The efficiency and capability of d’ROP when combined with the data quality of the SBI has produced fantastic results so far. From Bibby Athena, the d’ROP has worked successfully in up to 3.5 knots of

tide, acquiring up to 40km/day, which is impressive considering the size of vessel.”

“PanGeo is delighted to be involved with Bibby Hydromap on this project. Our joint aim was always to provide a high resolution but cost efficient survey solution for clients and we are pleased to see that this is now happening.”

CEO of PanGeo Subsea Bernie Morrison.

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Seabed survey company Bibby HydroMap has invited key clients and prospects to witness demonstrations with their survey ROV d’ROP equipped with PanGeo’s SBI (Sub Bottom Imager).

It is anticipated that the trials will take please during the week commencing 5th October, in Lowestoft, UK. To register your interest in attending or suggest a trial location, please contact Heather Carrigher at Bibby HydroMap: heather.carrigher@bibbyhydromap.com.

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Global Marine installs subsea telecoms cables in Okhotsk Sea Global Marine Systems Limited, a specialist in subsea cabling and engineering projects, has announced the significant fibre optic installation project it is undertaking in the Sea of Okhotsk, Russia is heading for completion. This sizeable telecommunications project for customer Huawei Marine Networks (HMN), a Global Marine joint venture partner, demanded 200 days of in-situ vessel time to lay 2000 km of repeatered cable between strategic locations.

The Rostelcom project requires some 2000 km of repeatered cable, with the entire system to be plough buried to a water depth of 1700 m. The system utilises HMN’s R1 proven repeater technology and will be the first significant use by HMN of NSW submarine fibre optic cable.

“We are extremely pleased that our services have been selected for this prestigious project, which requires significant skill in terms of depth and distance, and we very much look forward to continuing our work with our joint venture partner, HMN,” says Ian Douglas, CEO of Global Marine Systems. “Based on Global Marine’s renowned expertise in the installation and maintenance of subsea systems and HMN’s optical network leadership, the project is assured of success.”

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HMN’s customer, Rostelcom, is Russia’s leading long-distance telephony provider, and requires a fibre optic telecommunications link from Magadan, the gateway to the Kolymer region at the northern end of the Okhotsk Sea, running south to Ohka at the northern point of Sakhalin Island, then east to the Kamkatcha Peninsula.

Global Marine’s Cable Innovator vessel has been deployed on the project which commenced in May 2015. Cable Innovator is a multi-role vessel with DPS2 capability. She is capable of handling a wide range of subsea tasks required

not only by the telecommunications industries, but also by the oil and gas, and deep sea research sectors.

The vessel holds an impressive track record of completing major underwater cabling projects.

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First Subsea completes Goliat bend stiffener connections

Nexans to supply subsea cables for Abu Dhabi’s Nasr oilfield

Subsea connector specialist, First Subsea, has completed the installation of bend stiffener connections for gas lift and production risers, power cables and umbilicals, for the Goliat FPSO in the Norwegian Barents Sea.

French company Nexans has secured a €90m contract with Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) to supply high-voltage power cables and infield cables for the new offshore super complex serving Abu Dhabi’s Nasr oilfield.

Operated by ENI Norge AS, the Goliat FPSO is the first offshore oil development in Norway’s Arctic region, in the Barents Sea.

The field is located 130km north-west of Abu Dhabi City in UAE. HHI is the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractor for the second package of Nasr full field development project.

In total, the Goliat FPSO features 11 Type II bend stiffener connections (BSC) at present, with a further 10 receptacle I-tubes pre-installed within the base of the vessel, enabling more tiebacks to be added as field production increases. The Type II BSC was selected for the Goliat tie-backs because the receptacle has no moving parts, enabling a simpler riser, umbilical or cable connection.

The First Subsea Type II BSC comprises a ball and taper connector attached to a bend stiffener, which is pulled into a pre-machined I-tube. The connector is self-energizing and self-aligning, and features First Subsea’s Automatic Release Clamp (ARC) enabling both diverless and ROVless bend stiffener connections.

Under the contract, HHI is performing engineering, procurement, construction, installation and commissioning work for the complex. Services include separate platforms for gas treatment, separation, and accommodation platform; as well as installation of subsea power and infield cables.

For the Nasr project, Nexans is supplying 132kV XLPE insulated three-core subsea power cable incorporating three fibre-optic elements to HHI, along with 11kV XLPE insulated three-core infield cables, which also feature three fibre-optic elements. Nexans’s facility located in Halden Norway will manufacture the Nasr cables.

UK Companies VBMS (UK) LTD and JDR secure £100 million offshore wind cabling contract • 336MW RWE Innogy Galloper Offshore Wind We expect around 700 jobs to be created during construction of the wind farm, and 92 long term Farm • VBMS (UK) Ltd. to install 56 array cables and jobs to be established once it is operational.”

Toby Edmonds, GWFL Project Director. contracts JDR Cables for cable manufacturing • Construction due to commence Q4 2015

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A £30 million boost is earmarked for UK company JDR, which has been selected as a contractor to supply the offshore array cables for Galloper Wind Farm Limited (GWFL). JDR have been sub-contracted by the project’s array cable installation contractor, VBMS (UK) Ltd, in an overall deal worth around £100 million.

JDR will produce 56 sub-sea inter-array cables for the Galloper offshore wind farm, which will be located off the coast of Suffolk.

Progress on the offshore wind farm is ramping up ahead of planned construction later this year with the next key milestone being Financial Close.

The array cables will be manufactured during 2016, at the company’s Hartlepool facilities in the North East of England, where they have a workforce of over 180 personnel. As a result of the partnership VBMS (UK) Ltd have confirmed an anticipated growth in their UK workforce with plans to open a second office in the Birmingham area to accommodate their expanding UK activities.

“To date Galloper has invested £150 million on development, of which the majority has been spent with UK based suppliers from as far afield as Aberdeen, Peterborough, Manchester and Cardiff.”

“Today’s announcement equates to a further multi million pound boost to the UK’s supply chain.

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David Currie, CEO at JDR, said: “We are extremely proud to have been appointed to supply the array cables for the Galloper Offshore Wind Farm. Our experience and expertise in the renewables industry has grown considerably in recent years including the supply of cables for Galloper’s sister wind farm Greater Gabbard.

He added: “Awards such as Galloper form the basis of our continued investment in talent – in both developing our current workforce as well as our ongoing support of the JDR apprenticeship and graduate programmes.”

Galloper offshore wind farm is an extension of the existing and fully operational Greater Gabbard Wind Farm off the coast of Suffolk. Following community consultation, in-depth site investigations and a thorough examination by the Planning Inspectorate, Galloper was awarded Development Consent in May 2013. The wind farm, which has grid connection secured, represents an expected investment potential of more than £1.3 billion.

It is estimated that the average annual generation expected at the site could be equivalent to the approximate domestic needs of around 336,000 average UK households.

Njord Offshore’s latest generation of Crew Transfer Vessels costs but also reliant parties (ie cable layers, jack ups).

Njord Magni is the third of four sister vessels to be delivered to Njord Offshore this year and is due to be shipped back to Europe from Singapore with Njord Thor in Mid October ’15.

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The vessel also comes with Dynamic Positioning; Larger Fuel Tanks (28,000L); Fuel Transfer system; Pressure washer; Container Points and Dive Platforms.

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New LEEA Academy transforms training for overhead lifting equipment engineers

Providing more rigorous, flexible and engaging professional development, the LEEA Academy encompasses a range of delivery methods, including a new e-learning service that employs the latest 3D modelling and interactive techniques.

The comprehensive range of options available also incorporates instructor-led practical training, and ‘blended learning’, which combines both e-learning and hands-on courses.

LEEA Academy e-learning can be accessed round-the-clock via PC, Mac, laptop or tablet. An extensive library of high quality, computer generated 3D images of equipment such as hoists and load lifting attachments has been

created, making it easy for students to relate their learning to day-today working practices. In addition, fully interactive quizzes and revision assignments are used throughout each training course, providing students with immediate feedback on progress and helping to identify any gaps in their knowledge.

LEEA Diploma examinations are taken by several hundred students every year, worldwide. Only successful candidates, employed by LEEA member companies, are entitled to carry the TEAM Card, the association’s registration scheme for appropriately trained and experienced overhead lifting equipment technicians and engineers.

Students work at their own pace, and benefit from access to a dedicated tutor and technical helpdesk. A new online learning community connects fellow students.

“Around the world, more and more stakeholders are following the lead set by LOLER (Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations) in the UK, and demanding that all overhead lifting equipment is subject to periodic thorough examination by a competent person.

The LEEA Academy will replace the association’s existing online and distance learning courses, whilst complementing and supporting its extensive portfolio of instructor-led practical training.

The ‘Part One Entrance Certificate’ course, comprising 28 separate modules, is the first to migrate to the new system.

It will be joined by the ‘Lifting Equipment General Diploma’ course by the end of September, and all remaining courses by March 2016.

Originally established in the late 1950’s,

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LEEA (Lifting Equipment Engineers Association) has launched a new Learning Management System that will transform the training experience for students preparing for the association’s Diploma qualification for the test, examination and maintenance of overhead lifting equipment.

By making training more effective, rewarding and inspiring, the LEEA Academy will help attract and develop the skilled engineers needed to meet this global demand for a more professional approach to overhead lifting.”

Geoff Holden, Chief Executive of LEEA.

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Straightpoint launches Runningline Dynamometer Force measurement, load monitoring and suspended weighing load cell manufacturer Straightpoint has launched a new product for measuring tension on lines—the Running Line Dynamometer (or TIMH).

The product, part of the tension in motion range, is built with dockside, marine, offshore, towage and salvage applications in mind but it is anticipated that the TIMH will also be used in other industries once it is proven in the field.

End users have noted two outstanding features of the dynamometer.

First, the product is launched with a Straightpoint hallmark, the ability to deliver to a short lead time of within just three days. Second, it can be used when there is no anchor or dead end on the line, for example, when there is a requirement to measure a force at a specific point of a longer line.

Straightpoint Director David Ayling said: “The focal point of the design process

was to create a product that was modular in construction with consistency of components so we can assemble units and ship them very quickly. This ability continues to be one of the factors that sets us apart from competition so we must launch new products in tune with the same ethos.

As is the case in many industries, lifting professionals overseeing marine, offshore, towage and salvage applications are often presented with an unforeseen requirement to find out the weight of a load or the force on a wire rope or line. When a project is already underway, the speed at which force measurement technology can be delivered to a site is of paramount importance.

Straightpoint can also provide customengineered mounting solutions, upon request, which Ayling anticipates being able to take from order to delivery in four weeks”.

“It is common to see such dynamometer technology in the field operating with a standard model articulating arm, but

when there is a requirement for an attachment we will tailor a solution accordingly.”

The TIMH is constructed from marine grade stainless steel and is suitable for many wire rope configurations up to 80t and will, as an option, calculate lineout in metres or feet along with line speed. It is available as a wireless or cabled system utilising the HHP range of handheld displays or SWMWLC software.

Ayling added: “The conception of the product followed ongoing consultation with our marine customers but as the dynamometer demonstrates its capabilities onsite, we anticipate that it will be utilised by a variety of other sectors and end user markets.”

Above: The TIMH is constructed from marine grade stainless steel and is suitable for many wire rope configurations up to 80t.

Sparrows Group secures five-year deal with ADMA-OPCO

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Sparrows Group, the global leader in offshore lifting related engineered products and services, has won a five-year deal with Abu Dhabi Marine Operating Company (ADMAOPCO) in the Middle East.

The successful retender through the company’s local partner, Abu Dhabi Oilfield Services, will see Sparrows Group providing the operations and maintenance support to all cranes and lifting equipment aboard offshore platforms and the Al Hyleh Barge in the UAE and Zirku Islands. The agreement which covers ADMA-OPCO’s offshore installations – the Umm Shaif Super Complex, Zakum West Super Complex and the Zakum Central Super Complex – is initially a three year contract with the option for two one year extensions.

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relationship with ADMA-OPCO since we began working together approximately 16 years ago. The work we have been contracted to do involves providing the total integrated management of cranes and other lifting equipment which optimises the performance and reliability of all safety critical lifting operations.”

“As well as providing offshore personnel who are supported by our onshore staff in Abu Dhabi and worldwide we will be supplying preventative maintenance, repair and refurbishment, spare parts, and comprehensive technical support.”

Below: Sparrows Group will provide operations and maintenance support for cranes and lifting equipment to ADMA-OPCO.

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Purpose designed hoists are suitable for heavy duty underwater operation Lifting and handling products manufactured by the J D Neuhaus company are engineered for performance, reliability and longevity when operating in extreme environments of dirt, dust, high humidity, and even potentially explosive atmospheres.

and wave powered generation systems has also increased the potential requirements for suitable power tools that can be safely utilised underwater. Harbour locations often require underwater work, albeit not at great depths, while lakes, rivers, dams, reservoirs and bridge building operations can also have need for similar inspection, recovery or repair operations.

Some of the toughest and more unusual conditions are currently experienced by today’s underwater aquanauts. Divers are very often working alone, in conditions of variable depth water pressures and temperatures, combined with poor visibility while also battling with ocean currents.

With all these problems to contend with, any tools they use need to be rugged, reliable, easy to operate and comply with the highest performance standards.

The viability of JDN hoists in the underwater environment has been demonstrated when their air operated hoists were successfully utilised for the removal and replacement of a 50 ton rudder on a fully loaded bulk carrier vessel.

After breakdown during a voyage from Brazil to China, the ship was first towed to a safe mooring off the coast of Venezuela, where the rudder removal and replacement work was undertaken.

The last few decades has seen unparalleled development in the field of oil and gas exploration, particularly offshore. JDN hoists have played their part in this market, offering hoists with lift capacities from 250kg up to 100 tonnes, with specialised units of 200 tonnes lift capacity having been supplied for BOP handling.

The development of subsea hoists means that underwater as well as on-deck lifting operations for a wide range of operational, maintenance and repair functions can be undertaken on jack-up rigs, semisubmersible platforms, drill ships and FPSO vessels. Even undertaking underwater pipeline and wellhead operations down to levels of 70 metres can also be considered.

Three standard air operated JDN Profi 25 tonne capacity hoists were used in conjunction for this operation, with these units being subject to full rebuild procedures after the job completion.

The work was successfully undertaken at sea, without the need for cargo removal or transfer.

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Subsequent to this exercise, the JDN company have introduced purpose designed hoists suitable for subsea operation, incorporating uprated performance and sealing features to withstand continuous underwater operation, even at depths of 70 metres. They can be supplied for either compressed air or hydraulic operation, utilising a diver-friendly pendant controller

which is compatible with constricted, gloved-hand movements.

This controller is connected by standard length 2 metre hoses to the hoist which ensures the aquanaut, hoist and load are all located within a close working environment. It is designed to ensure instantaneous and sensitive regulation of the hoist movements, providing infinitely variable speed of the load hook during both the raise and lower hoist operations.

The need for voice instructions to/ from a surface vessel or rig is obviated, eliminating potential delays or errors created through poor communications.

Increased versatility is also provided by the fact that these hook-suspended hoists can also be safely utilised for both horizontal and oblique pulling operations when required. Overload protection is incorporated as standard to cover whatever type of underwater work is undertaken within the demanding inner space environment.

The hoist construction utilises stainless steel for smaller exposed nuts and bolts together with valve heads, with grease packed covers fitted for larger fixings and wheel bearings. The remaining exposed metalwork is finished with three layers of traffic yellow RAL 1023 marine protective paint to a 300 micron dry thickness, as normally designated for offshore, salt laden operations. The fact that the hoist, diver operator and workpiece being manipulated are all retained within a regulated, visual distance ensures that maximum control and safety is maintained during difficult handling procedures.

LTM launching their new industrial catalogue at Liftex Exhibition 2015

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LTM – Lift Turn Move Ltd will be exhibiting at the Liftex Exhibition on 11th & 12th November 2015 in their home town at Liverpool Exhibition Centre, Liverpool. On the stand will be the Company Directors John Jones and David King and General Manager James Porter.

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LTM will be launching their new catalogue which is more detailed focusing on their main products, showing an extended range of their Industrial Lifting Equipment products such as the GIS GCH Electric Chain Hoists, extended range of Planeta Material Handling Equipment, NEW range of ATEX equipment and a revamped range of Hand winches. LTM will be displaying many of these products to give their customers a view of what’s new.

“LTM have built up an extensive range of products over the past

10 years and are constantly striving to find solutions for common lifting challenges for their customers.” James continues “We know that having the right product for the right job is important, which is why we source products to match the individual needs of our customers. We don’t just provide products, we provide solutions.“

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Corrosion Services

CoMic™: an emerging solution for corrosion inhibitor detection Charles Cruickshank, CEO LUX Assure The oil and gas industry is well aware that corrosion poses one of the biggest threats to assets both onshore and offshore. It is also notoriously expensive and difficult to treat. Therefore understanding the corrosion prevention methods and technologies available to the industry are essential. When pipelines can cost up to $3million per km to replace, putting the solutions in place which prolong the lifetime of infrastructure and avoid preventable damage is extremely valuable to operators.

There are a number of methods available to the industry to help mitigate corrosion. These include corrosion coupon testing, inline corrosion rate probes, computer corrosion modelling, intelligent pigs and monitoring the corrosivity of produced fluids through onshore electrochemical testing. For example, once these risks have been assessed, an effective mitigation strategy must be put in place.

The use of corrosion inhibitors as a mitigator of corrosion is widely accepted and adopted throughout the industry.

These inhibitors form a protective barrier on corrosion-prone surfaces and protect infrastructure from corrosive attack.

However, without effective corrosion inhibitor monitoring, it is extremely difficult to determine when the optimum amount of inhibitor is being used in the system. This is important, as overdosing and underdosing can cause equally destructive problems to assets.

A simple explanation of this is using the ‘Goldilocks Principle’; too much inhibitor is costly for the operator, can cause upset to the system and also the environment, but too little can increase the risk of corrosive attack. Finding the ‘just right’ amount is therefore key, and will result in enhanced system protection; with potential for significant reduction of costs, ultimately encouraging improved and informed decision making.

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The level of corrosion inhibitor is determined by measuring the presence of micelles; microscopic groups of corrosion inhibitor molecules. These micelles form when the dose of corrosion

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inhibitor reaches the ‘critical micelle concentration’ (CMC).

The diagram below illustrates this: To ensure operators are effectively dosing systems, LUX Assure developed CoMic™. This is a revolutionary corrosion inhibitor

micelle detection technology that can be used in the field, to provide effective and informed management for long-term integrity of aging assets. The technology represents a new front in the fight against pipeline and process equipment corrosion with the potential for significant savings in annual chemical spend, whilst mitigating risk.

CoMic™ ensures optimal corrosion protection for assets as well as process optimisation through prevention of overdosing which could cause emulsions and oil in water separation issues.

Providing detailed information on corrosion inhibitor dose optimisation based on micelle detection in oilfield fluids, the technology eliminates inaccuracies which can be caused by sample degradation. Regular testing, as part of an improved corrosion management system, offers an unprecedented understanding corrosion inhibitor usage and provides significantly increased risk assurance for operators.

CoMic™ provides a proactive and efficient way of managing corrosion and integrity. It does this by providing critical information allowing management to make informed engineering decisions, leading to proven results in operations, time and cost savings, and improved safety and environmental impact.

CoMic™ has been deployed on multiple assets around the world, both on and offshore, with extremely positive results.

LUX Assure is a UK-based company which specialises in the development of novel chemical monitoring technologies for the oil and gas industry. The company’s innovative technologies provide oil and gas operators with unique solutions for monitoring difficult-to-detect chemicals.

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Microbial monitoring can pay dividends with respect to reducing the threat of corrosion

Microorganisms can influence corrosion with serious consequences, and therefore it is essential to test for their presence so early action can be taken to control them.

NCIMB’s CEO, Dr Carol Phillips explains: “The method that has been most widely used in the oil and gas industry for quantifying potentially problematic microorganisms is a culture-based approach, which involves inoculating selective growth media with samples from production facilities and pipelines. This important microbiological technique has

a number of advantages – it is a relatively low cost procedure, and there is a great deal of historical data that can be used to inform the interpretation of results.

For many years, this was the only approach available to the industry.

However, a number of molecular techniques are now available that allow us to gather a great deal of additional data about the microbial populations in oilfield samples. For example, not all microorganisms grow easily in laboratory conditions and those that don’t grow aren’t detected using culture-based methods. The molecular biology technique qPCR quantifies targeted DNA molecules and can be used to rapidly determine the presence or absence of specific groups of microorganisms, detecting all cells present. This method gives very rapid results and can be applied to almost any type of oilfield sample.

High throughput sequencing (sometimes referred to as metagenomics) is another approach, which has revolutionised our understanding of environmental microbiology. It uses sequencing information to analyse the whole microbial population from a single sample, and identify the groups of microorganisms present, giving a comprehensive picture of the microbial ecosystem within the oilfield.

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Oilfield microbiology experts NCIMB have strengthened their offering for monitoring microorganisms that influence corrosion. The company can now use a number of complementary techniques to analyse samples from oil and gas facilities.

At NCIMB we can advise on the most appropriate approach and have participated in R & D projects as well as undertaking routine analysis”.

Centrifugal fans for marine and offshore fans Fans used in marine and offshore applications need to be designed to withstand extremely harsh and corrosive surroundings.

Axair Fans offer a variety of centrifugal fans available in stainless steel or marine grade finishes such as C3, C4 and C5M which describes the types of paint and paint systems commonly used for corrosion protection of steel structures.

Axair CMRG’s range of Medium pressure,

backward curved centrifugal fans are entirely made of hot galvanised steel providing a robust, corrosive resistant construction, available with a C5M (according to ISO 12944) surface finish and hot galvanised steel impellers with performance up to 75,000m³/h, using impeller diameter from 220 up to 1000mm.

Motor and fan options include marine motor classifications (Bureau Veritas, Lloyd’s Register of Shipping, Det Norske Veritas,…), stainless steel and/or ATEX

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Hazardous Area

Safety firm enhances offering with hazardous area training A leading North-East safety firm has formed a strategic alliance with EPIT, a hazardous and industrial areas training specialist, following demand for highly specialised training in the North-east.

Falck Safety Services (Falck), which has 36 training centres across the world, including four UK sites in Peterhead, Aberdeen, Montrose and Teesside, can now offer EPIT’s hazardous area explosion protection training to the oil and gas and related industries.

EPIT is an approved certified CompEx centre that offers the nationally recognised courses to electrical and instrumentation technicians. In addition, EPIT’s Competency Plus Programme includes a range of Ex, ATEX, Mechanical, High Voltage/Low Voltage and Electrical Safety courses, all of which are accredited by City and Guilds.

With a large range of EPIT courses being introduced to Falck’s training portfolio, the safety provider will now offer a realistic and simulated training environment allowing electrical and instrumentation technicians to meet national competence standards.

Falck’s delegates will undertake the specialised training at EPIT’s custom-built facility in Blackburn, Aberdeen, equipping them with the technical expertise to handle hazardous area equipment on and offshore.

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Colin Leyden, Managing Director of Falck Safety Services UK, said: “We are always looking for ways to enhance our course portfolio as we strive to be at the forefront of safety training in oil and gas and other related industries. The strategic alliance that has been formed with EPIT will enable us to provide our customers with the highest standards of quality, service and reliability in electrical explosion protection training.

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The new offering will leverage on Falck’s extensive high quality training capabilities, combined with EPIT’s technical knowledge and consultancy experience. Having launched the specialised training programme internationally at the start of the year, we are now able to offer it from the UK, targeting the requirements of the North Sea market.”

“All of our EPIT instructors are ex-industry with many years of experience. It is important that candidates feel at ease with them and work with the instructors to expand their knowledge and competency when handling the electrical equipment.”

“EPIT and Falck share similar values in terms of providing a high quality, reliable training service and the alliance will also implement a slicker booking process for candidates looking to undertake the training.”

Jim Craig, Managing Director at EPIT Group.

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New INTELIHEAT™ ex rated heating jacket launched LMK Thermosafe Limited has introduced a revolutionary new hazardous area heating jacket. The ATEX Zone 1 rated jackets are constructed with patented technology using carbon rich semi-conducting heating membranes allowing safe operation even in the presence of potentially explosive gases. They easily wrap around a standard 205L drum or 1000L IBC and run off single phase 240volts.

area Digiheat Base Heaters and a huge range of standard Flexible Heating Jackets available from stock.

LMK Thermosafe has a long history of developing and manufacturing ATEX and IECEx certified drum and container heating products suitable for the oil and gas industries.

Their designs and production quality have stood the test of time, successfully being used in numerous applications all over the world. This recently earned them the highly prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade.

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The Inteliheat jackets already compliment the unique ATEX certified THERMOSAFE and FARATHERM Induction heaters.

The induction heaters have proved their dominance and enduring place in the market; units that are thirty years old are still going strong!

Everything is designed and manufactured on-site at their Haverhill factory in the UK. This enables LMK Thermosafe to quickly produce custom size heating jackets for special applications if required.

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In the modern business world, smart working is key. Why should industries with hazardous areas be any different?

In hazardous areas, the particular challenge is to improve efficiency and productivity without any compromise in safety standards. With an in-depth understanding of those safety requirements, and over 20 years’ experience in supplying market-leading technology for hazardous areas, Extronics has put its team of experts on the case.

location systems, automatic mustering, and man down alerting.

As well as personnel, such tracking solutions can also be used to effectively manage high value assets.

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Traceability is a vital aspect of hazardous area operations, but the necessary paperwork can be time-consuming. Instead, streamline this process with mobile devices like the Rough Pro range of certified smartphones and tablets. Multi-functional in their own right, they can also link to a wider range of devices via Bluetooth to provide even more versatility, such as gas detection, barcode scanning, and passive RFID tag recording with the new iRFID500 handheld reader.

Importantly, smart devices allow your team to access information on-the-go and transmit data in real time. For this, connectivity is crucial. When it comes to wireless deployment, hazardous areas lag behind. Not for much longer; Extronics lead the way in highperformance Wi-Fi with developments like the iWAP107 Zone 1 access point, enabling your workers to be more productive.

Wireless connectivity opens the door for more sophisticated safety measures to protect your workers, such as real time

E2S Warning Signals launches two new product families at ADIPEC 2015

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ADIPEC, Abu Dhabi, is a premier global show for the oil and gas industry and certainly the most important platform in the Middle East.

E2S Warning Signals, the UK based independent audible and visual warning device manufacturer, has exhibited at the show for many years. At this year event on Stand 8320 in the UK Pavilion E2S is launching two brand new families of alarm horn sounders and light strobes and introducing two ranges launched earlier in 2015. The stand focuses on explosion proof and intrinsically safe warning signals developed to meet the challenging needs of the offshore and onshore oil and gas industry.

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The centrepiece of the stand is a preview of the new premium ‘STEx’ stainless steel enclosure explosion proof warning signal range, which offers outstanding corrosion resistance in aggressive environments combined with outstanding performance. Also on show is the new ‘D1x’ range, intended for NEC/CEC Class I and Class II Division 1 and Zone 1 & 20 applications. The strobe units are available in seven colours with a UV stable polycarbonate, field replaceable filter; the alarm horns with either traditional flared horns or an omnidirectional compact radial horn. A threaded flame path enables quick installation and simplifies maintenance inspection and the innovative internal arrangement maximises wiring space.

Also on display are the ‘D2x’ and ‘E2x’ alarm horns and combination signals approved to UL, cULs, ATEX & IECEx Class I & II Div 2 and Zone 2 & 22 alongside the industry standard ‘BEx’ explosion proof and the ‘IS-mini’ intrinsically safe product ranges.

Sales and Marketing Director Neal Porter will be at the stand together with other staff from the London head office to answer questions and talk about the new product releases, including the new line of stainless steel body devices.

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Stirling Group aims to reduce driving related incidents with accredited training

This official seal of approval from RoSPA demonstrates that Stirling Group’s driving courses successfully meet a range of rigorous professional standards for the needs of the global energy industry, including how training is delivered, the certification of trainers, and the quality of facilities.

Stirling Group’s driver training services are led by an internationally qualified advanced driver training instructor, who has attained the elite status of RoSPA Master Trainer and Examiner - a qualification reserved for less than 10 defensive and advanced driver trainers worldwide.

The organisation, which operates in 25 countries with offices in UK, Kurdistan, Algeria, Iraq, Malaysia, Australia and headquartered in the UAE joins a small number of RoSPA certified organisations delivering B6 Armoured Car, B6 Armoured Personnel Carrier, Small Bus, and Van Safety Courses.

“This is a great addition to our current accreditations and reinforces our commitment to providing a full range of industry recognised qualifications to help organisations reduce risk and increase safety performance.”

“RoSPA has been at the heart of accident prevention in the UK and around the world for almost 100 years. With its extensive expertise in road safety, RoSPA is internationally recognised as the foremost authority in this field.

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Driving related incidents are still the single largest cause of fatalities in the oil and gas industry. Every 30 seconds someone, somewhere, dies in a road crash, and ten are seriously injured. In 2014 around 1.3m deaths were caused by a road accident. Leaders in Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) services to the energy industry, Stirling Group, is on a mission to reduce these shocking numbers with its advanced and defensive driver training which has just been accredited by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA).

Having attained worldwide accreditation from such a reputable organisation it clearly demonstrates the leading standards applied by Stirling Group in delivering best in class driver training.”

Simon Williams, Stirling Group’s Global Director for safe journey management.

“We are continually tailoring our training courses to ensure compliance in the hazardous, high-risk and hostile environments in which our customers operate. The RoSPA accreditation supports our drive to become the leading training provider in this field, as we continue to gain industry leading accreditations to develop and deliver high-quality training programmes essential for operations in the energy sector. We are proud to have some of the most highly qualified personnel in the defensive and advanced driver training sectors.” said Mr Cory Fee, Stirling Group’s Regional Manager for safe journey management.

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New report highlights maintenance failings in UK manufacturing A hard-hitting new report published today has highlighted critical maintenance failings that risk the long term health and productivity of British manufacturing.

The report, ‘What You Don’t Repair You Destroy’, catalogues a series of problems affecting manufacturing maintenance practices that threaten productivity, efficiency and competiveness.

Published in conjunction with the Institute of Engineering & Technology (IET), the report surveyed 300 engineers* in a variety of roles from manufacturing director through to maintenance engineer.

Key findings include 71 per cent of engineers describing their maintenance practices as reactive or planned; 50 per cent stating that maintenance training budgets have stagnated or decreased in recent years and that the majority of maintenance engineers receive only five days training or less every year.

Alastair Johnstone, Managing Director of Bosch Rexroth UK, said: “We have been concerned for some time that

maintenance practices and skills have not kept pace with advances in machine complexity.”

“This report suggests that UK manufacturing is walking a tightrope, with dated maintenance practices and budgetary constraints posing a critical risk to the long-term health of our manufacturing base. More strategic maintenance, such as condition monitoring and preventive maintenance techniques, are the exception rather than the rule.“ He continued: “This report is, of course, a snapshot. There are outstanding examples of maintenance practices in British manufacturing, you only need to look at the car industry as a prime example of that. But, it is vitally important that the rest of the industry follow suit and take a longer-term view of maintenance and its positive impact in order to safeguard the UK’s impressive productivity statistics which are, rightly, celebrated.”

The report covers keys areas of maintenance, including resource, planning and monitoring, critical machinery, obsolescence and training and includes verbatim quotes from engineers who took part in the research, which detail their concerns about the role of maintenance in manufacturing and the challenges faced on a daily basis.

Ken Young, Technology Director of Manufacturing Technology Centre, commented: “I welcome this report and Bosch Rexroth’s contribution to the debate surrounding maintenance practices in UK industry. Analysis of this kind is long overdue, but its findings will come as no surprise to many of those who work in British manufacturing. This report paints a picture of maintenance practices which are reactive rather than preventive, with businesses waiting until equipment fails before it is repaired.techniques.”

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Axis announces explosion protected network cameras for hazardous areas

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Axis Communications introduces its first explosion protected network cameras.

XF40-Q1765 Explosion Protected Fixed Network Camera and XP40-Q1765 Explosion Protected PTZ Network Camera both feature a 316L stainless steel housing certified for hazardous areas according to amongst others ATEX, IECEx, cLCus and Class I, II/Div 1 for OSHA. The housings are manufactured and certified

by Oxalis Group Ltd in the UK, a specialist provider of communications and security solutions for hazardous areas, and fitted with customized AXIS Q1765-LE Network Cameras.

“With the new explosion protected network cameras we are offering plant managers in the oil, gas, chemical processing, paper and textile industries

a powerful video surveillance monitoring solution for hazardous areas,” says Erik Frännlid, Director of Product Management, Axis Communications. “In addition, Axis’ broad safe area product portfolio complements these two new cameras, opening for new installations in new markets. We have partnered with Oxalis, a member of Eaton Corp., combining our profound knowledge of digital network systems with the expertise in explosion protection of Oxalis Group Ltd.” The cameras are designed not to cause an explosion. Their housings prevent any inside spark or explosion from escaping and igniting gases or dust in the surrounding air. The cameras can also be equipped with certified, explosion protected accessories, such as wall mounts, pole top brackets and a pressurized washer tank.

They provide superb image quality and color fidelity, as well as a high level of

flexible integration with other equipment, such as access control and fire alarms.

They offer flexible remote accessibility, using any existing IP-based networks.

XP40-Q1765 also offers continuous 360° pan-tilt.

The cameras are supported by the industry’s largest base of video management software through the Axis Application Development Partner Program, and AXIS Camera Station.

The cameras also include support for AXIS Camera Application Platform and ONVIF for easy camera system integration and for application developers to provide the camera with intelligent capabilities.

XF40-Q1765 and XP40-Q1765 for hazardous areas complement Axis’ wide range of network cameras for use in safe areas. The explosion protected network cameras and their accessories are planned to be available in Q4, 2015 through Axis distribution channels.

Robust Hi-BAR® safety screen resist corrosion & combustion propensity for sparking ensures suitability for use in explosive gas environments.

Depending on size, their robust, single piece construction enables these screens to withstand fully clogged pressure differentials of 1000 psid to 4500 psid, without rupture. They are available in 6 different flange sizes ranging from

3.35mm to 17.1mm in diameter and 8 different hole sizes ranging from 0.05mm to 0.5mm in diameter. Although the 48 ‘standard’ versions offer optimum design flexibility, custom designs are also available.

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The extensive range of HI-BAR® Flange Mount Safety Screens available from LEE PRODUCTS now includes options made entirely from brass, per ASTM B16 / B16M. Lee HI-BAR screens protect components in critical fluids handling applications to ensure optimum safety and performance and while critical components are often relatively immune to low levels of small size contaminants, a single large particle can cause blockages, resulting in system failure and down-time.

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Product Spotlight

Bifold purchase strengthens the Rotork flow control group Global flow control company Rotork has announced the acquisition of the Bifold Group Ltd. (Bifold), a leading manufacturer of pneumatic and hydraulic instrument valves and components.

From its origins in the 19th century mining industry, Bifold has evolved into a leading manufacturer of instrument valves and accessories, piping valves and pumps for the oil, gas and wider industrial markets, with expertise in a number of niche sectors including subsea and wellhead control systems. It also has market leading technology in areas that include the development of solenoid valves with ultralow power requirements.

“The acquisition of Bifold represents an exciting step forward in the continued development of Rotork Instruments. This strategic acquisition of a long held target of Rotork’s is directly in line with our core strategy of strengthening Rotork’s presence in the flow control sector and broadening our product portfolio.”

Peter France, Rotork Chief Executive.

“Bifold is a highly complementary business to Rotork with a well-regarded management team that provides Rotork with an enlarged platform to further offer its products and services to the oil and gas sector and wider industrial markets.

The combination of Bifold’s extensive product portfolio and leading technology with Rotork’s international sales network and geographic reach will significantly strengthen our presence across the global flow control market.”

Bifold has a strong market presence and excellent brand recognition. As part of Rotork, Bifold will sit within the Rotork Instruments division and will be able to offer a broader product portfolio to its customers.

100,000th choke valve manufactured by leading provider of choke technology and flow management solutions Master Flo Valve Inc. continues to grow by investing in innovation and partnering with customers to solve their increasingly complex flow management challenges.

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Master Flo Valve Inc. reports that it manufactured its 100,000th choke valve this month. Founded in 1979, the company’s choke valves, control valves, actuation and flow management solutions can be found in every major onshore and offshore oil and gas field around the world, including over 2400 subsea chokes used by more than 75 operators.

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Ongoing investment in research and development has resulted in advancements such as Master Flo’s proprietary 5CB tungsten carbide for erosive and corrosive service, industry-leading high pressure high temperature capabilities, subsea chokes that set several world depth records (most recently 9,356 feet in 2008), and a full range of high performance actuation for surface and subsea.

“The 100,000 choke milestone is a testament to our focus on forming long-term partnerships with our customers, and the expertise of our people—from the technical sales professionals who partner with customers to deliver application-

specific solutions, to the Engineers who push our technology to set new industry standards, to the guys on the manufacturing floor who produce the world-class products our customers rely on for their essential flow management,”

Mark McNeill, President of Master Flo.

“As leaders in the industry, we continue to invest in innovation that will help our customers reduce costs and optimize production.

Our research and development is focused on introducing new products and technology.

More customers are taking advantage of our expanding life-of-field services. And we recently expanded our global network of sales and service centers.”

Nord-Lock Group acquires Boltight Nord-Lock wedge locking washers, the Superbolt mechanical tensioning systems, and the Boltight innovative hydraulic bolt tensioning systems creates a wide ranging powerhouse and dominant force in the increasingly important area of secure bolting solutions.

Boltight, with head office in Walsall UK, was founded in 1999. Their hydraulic bolt tensioning systems have a global reputation for innovation and excellent quality. The Boltight products are used in demanding environments in a multitude of markets, ranging from energy to engineering, and construction to mining.

The strong and unique technologies available through this acquisition will quickly provide benefits to the customers in a multitude of markets and geographies. Utilising the combined distribution outlets now available within the Group, each company can more quickly develop and support their customers on a worldwide stage.

The Nord-Lock Group is specialized in bolt securing and bolt tensioning systems. The combined strength of the

“We welcome the acquisition and the opportunity of

accelerated growth made possible by becoming part of the Nord-Lock Group.”

Fred Heaton, Managing Director of Boltight.

“We are excited by the acquisition of Boltight which takes us one step further to achieving prominence in the global business of bolt securing systems. Boltight’s high-quality product range will open up many interesting business opportunities. We are very pleased to welcome Boltight into the Nord-Lock Group.”

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Nord-Lock Group (Sweden) has acquired Boltight Limited (UK), a leading hydraulic bolt tensioning company.

The Directors of Boltight will continue to manage the company at its Walsall base.

Ola Ringdahl, CEO of the Nord-Lock Group.

New Laurencekirk base for storage tank hire firm Oil and gas companies can now look closer to home for their Northern North Sea needs.

ATI Tank Hire Ltd’s recently opened Laurencekirk depot not only hosts its 19 cubic metre chemical storage tanks but also a range of other offshore tanks and silos.

ATI has been supplying the oil and gas industry with liquid and powder storage tanks from its Norfolk base for more than 30 years. The new base offers a quicker and more cost-effective service to firms supplying the Northern North Sea platforms, including ATI’s existing Aberdeen-based clients.

Managing Director, Charles Lumsden, said “Our new depot represents a key stage in ATI’s development. With the oil and gas sector under pressure, we aim to deliver value for money by opening a depot in Laurencekirk – closer to the Northern North Sea than Great Yarmouth!”

The custom-made 19 cubic metre tanks are among the few offshore chemical storage tanks of such a large capacity in the UK. Other tanks on site include 2.2 cubic metre and 4.5 cubic metre transportation tanks, 38 cubic metre horizontal tanks and 6 cubic metre butyl-lined acid tanks.

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The new depot can be found at Intervention Technologies, No 14 Holdings, Scotston, Laurencekirk AB30 1ND. To get a quote or to hire a tank, customers can call the depot on 01224 392476 or head office on 01493 441747.

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Product Spotlight

Chicago Pneumatic launches new premium composite impact wrenches Chicago Pneumatic has launched a new state-of-theart premium composite impact wrench series for the industrial maintenance, repair operations (MRO). The CP67x8 series is setting a new power and durability performance standard in some of the most demanding industrial environments, including offshore oil & gas, mining, metal fabrication and heavy duty maintenance.

steel motor parts and a double-dog clutch in an oil bath with steel clutch housing, ensures the tools withstand drops and shocks and can be used reliably in harsh environments. IP6 dust ingress protection and ATEX certification contributes to the CP67x8 series superior durability and increases their operational versatility for use in hazardous areas.

durable tools for demanding industrial applications. With the introduction of the CP67x8 series, we can now provide a complete solution to mining applications where explosion-proof tools are essential.

Our wide portfolio of tools bridge the gap by supplying robust tools for low, medium and high intensity applications to suit the needs of every MRO.”

The CP67x8 series includes the ½” CP6748, ¾” CP6768 and 1” CP6778. With a working torque of 130 up to 1,030 ft/lbs (1801,400Nm) and a maximum torque of 1,290 ft/lbs (1,750Nm), the CP67x8 series delivers the highest torque available for this category of tool, surpassing similar tools available on the market today.

“Our new range of industrial impact wrenches are specifically designed to bring users both power and durability with their tool. With ATEX certification and IP6 dust ingress protection, the CP67x8 range performs exceptionally well for long periods of time under the stresses and strains of many different and difficult working conditions,” Luis Clement, Vice-

The wide range of applications that are suited to the CP67x8 range allows users the added versatility of one tool for many applications, from maintenance and repair of equipment and infrastructure to production and assembly. The CP67x8 series also comes with additional accessories including Chicago Pneumatic’s Air Flex swivel connector range, providing users with additional manoeuvrability while connected to the air hose.

Designed with high durability and intensive use in mind, the impact wrenches have robust internal components as well as external design. Constructed with high end

At Chicago Pneumatic we are committed to supporting our customers in heavy industry and are investing in developing high quality

President, Chicago Pneumatic Tools.

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Intelligent load test system saves Technip time and money

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One of the North East’s leading independent engineering companies has recently delivered a high capacity Load Test System to Technip, a world leader in project management, engineering and construction for the energy industry, for use on a newly built pipelay and construction vessel.

“This is the fifth pipelay load test system we have supplied to a leading global subsea contractor.”

innovative systems in quick succession, without compromising on quality, safety or technical performance.

As this project demonstrates, we know that with our world class engineering team, a proven supply chain and enhanced facilities, Red Marine can rapidly deliver intelligent engineering solutions that will save our clients time and money.”

Red Marine, based in Hexham, has delivered the Load Test System for the periodic load testing of the pipelay system onboard the Skandi Africa. The vessel has been specifically designed for pipelaying in harsh environments and in water depths of up to 3,000m.

“In the current oil and gas climate, our clients are focussed on finding ways to increase operational safety whilst also saving time and reducing costs.

The Red Marine Load Test System does exactly that.”

Joe Orrell, Managing Director at Red Marine.

The innovative Load Test System allows all key pipelay system elements to be load tested safely and efficiently with a single, purpose built tool. This significantly reduces the time required to complete static overload testing prior to first operations and throughout the life of a pipelay system.

Speaking on the intelligent solution.

Each Load Test System delivered by the engineering powerhouse is tailored to meet its client’s specific requirements.

The Technip system was designed, manufactured, assembled and fully tested by the Red Marine team in only 14 weeks.

Providing a test load of up to 850 tonnes, the system has already been used to complete the acceptance testing of the Skandi Africa pipelay system prior to the vessel commencing operations.

“We are proud of the reputation we are building in the industry for delivering such

DBS gains internationally recognised environmental certification

Davidsons Blast Services (DBS), which provides the specialist service to the oil and gas, decommissioning and subsea industries, has successfully achieved ISO 14001 environmental management standard.

The family firm secured the certification from an accredited certification body following a comprehensive audit which was undertaken alongside the company’s annual ISO 9001 Quality Management System review audit. It took 6 months to achieve ISO 14001 certification which seen the company implement energy saving initiatives, reduce the environmental impact of its operations and introduce robust monitoring processes.

Certification to ISO 14001 demonstrates that DBS’s management system successfully monitors, evaluates, aligns and continuously improves its processes and operations. Each member of staff is dedicated to identifying and managing environmental risks as part of their daily operations.

“Successfully maintaining internationally recognized ISO 9001 and achieving ISO 14001 certifications is a major milestone for the company and reflects the responsibility and commitment of the DBS management team and staff. Achieving ISO 14001 certification demonstrates the innovate ways in which we work to respect the environment and reduce our carbon footprint.

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A Peterhead-based surface preparation and protective coatings company has been awarded an internationally recognised certification in acknowledgement of its commitment to excellent environmental practices.

Our customers, staff and suppliers are our focus at all times and our code of conduct which captures DBS’s core values of quality, excellence, respect and commitment is at the heart of every aspect of our business.”

“We are proud to have achieved both ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certification, demonstrating that DBS is working to internationally recognised standards in its daily business, and has a commitment to continue operating at that level.”

Nicola Harris, Commercial Director for DBS.

Piston air motor proves reliable at sea and in desert A Huco Dynatork piston air motor is immune to such problems. The operating principle of the product is simple. Via an integral rotary valve, air up to 100 psi is supplied to each of three pistons in turn.

The free floating pistons transmit torque on start-up that can be adjusted via a pressure regulator. This results in high torque at variable low speed.

stainless steel and supplied with a helical gearbox. For 80% - 90% of its utilisation, the unit serves as a back stop when the reel is in a holding position. Unlike a DC motor in a similar application, the piston air motor will not burn out or cause overload. And thanks to its sealed body it is proving highly reliable and cost efficient in the field.

As the motor traps the compressed air within the cylinder, maximum energy conversion is assured. The design is also easily sealable so not only does it consume up to 80% less air than its vane counterpart, it is also far more reliable in hostile environments.

Air motors are used by Blue Manta to tension cable as it is lowered into the well which can be offshore or in the desert.

In both environments the efficiency of the vane motor was compromised by the extreme conditions. Its design makes it very difficult to seal, exposing the unit to the ingress of salt water and sand. By the same token air is lost to the atmosphere rather than being converted into motion.

Another important design feature of the Huco Dynatork piston motors is their internal pneumatic porting. Competitors’ products have porting external to the housing and this makes the units more sensitive to temperature extremes and also prone to damage.

“As this project demonstrates, we know that with our world class engineering team, a proven supply chain and enhanced facilities, Red Marine can rapidly deliver intelligent engineering solutions that will save our clients time and money.” www.sosmagazine.biz

Bad experience with the reliability of a vane air motor prompted oil and gas well services company, Blue Manta International, to look for a better performing alternative. This type of motor is ideal for operation in ATEX environments but the existing model was proving inefficient in extreme conditions, a problem exacerbated by its inaccessibility for repair and maintenance. Both were resolved when the company switched to a Huco Dynatork piston air motor.

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Atlantas Marine

Tel +44 (0)1935 426000

Website. www.atlantasmarine.com

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Axflow

Tel +44 (0)1484 543649

Website. www.axflow.com

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Beka Associates Belleville Springs Ltd Bibby Offshore

Bifold Ltd Cygnus Instruments Damen Destec Engineering

Extronics E2S Warning Signals Falck Safety

Flowtechnik

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IChemE

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Kiowa Ltd

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JD Neuhaus LEAA

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Lee Products

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LMK Thermosafe

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LiftEx2015

Lux Assure N-Sea Offshore

NCIMB Ltd Nord-Lock Ltd OEG Offshore

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Optimus 7th Generation

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Rotrex Winches

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Proserv RUD Chains SES Marine

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Sparrows Group

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STS Safety Trolley Sys

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Straightpoint Technip Tideland

TSC Inspection Systems Valley Springs

Zetechtics Ltd

Tel +44 (0)1782 349430

Website. www.axair-fans.co.uk

Tel +44 (0)1462 438301

Website. www.beka.co.uk

Tel +44 (0)1527 500500

Website. www.bellevillesprings.com

Tel +44 (0)1224 857755

Website. www.bibbyoffshore.com

Tel +44 (0)1613 454777

Website. www.bifold.co.uk

Tel +44 (0)1305 265533

Website. www.cygnus-instruments.com

Tel +31 (0)183 63 99 11

Website. www.damen.com

Tel +44 (0)1522 791721

Website. www.destec.co.uk

Tel +44 (0)8452 775000

Website. www.extronics.com

Tel +44 (0)2087 438880

Website. www.e2s.com

Tel +44 (0)8444 812812

Website. www.falcksafety.com/uk

Tel +44 (0)8004 334770

Website. www.ukflowtechnik.com

Tel +44 (0)1788 534431

Website. www.icheme.org

Tel +44 (0)1224 722751

Website. www.jdngroup.com

Tel +44 (0)1529 416200

Website. www.kiowa.co.uk

Tel +44 (0)1480 432801

Website. www.leea.com

Tel +44 (0)1753 886664

Website. www.leeproducts.co.uk

Tel: +44 (0)7795 110646

Website. www.liftex.org

Tel +44 (0)1440 707141

Website. www.inteliheat.co.uk

Tel +44 (0)1315 167290

Website. www.luxassure.com

Tel +44 (0)1224 459901

Website. www.n-sea.com

Tel +44 (0)1224 711100

Website. www.ncimb.com

Tel +44 (0)1264 355557

Website. www.nord-lock.com

Tel +1 7137 831771 Tel +44 (0)1224 766700

Website. www.oegoffshore.com

Tel +44 (0)1224 737000

Website. www.optimus-she.com Website. www.proserv.com

Tel +44 (0)1773 603997

Website. www.rotrexwinches.co.uk

Tel +44 (0)1227 276611

Website. www.rud.co.uk

Tel +44 (0)1634 295500 Tel +44 (0)1224 704868 Tel +44 (0)2392 484491

Tel +44 (0)1736 851050

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Axair Fans UK Ltd

Website. www.ses-marine.com

Website. www.sparrowsgroup.com

Website. www.straightpoint.com Website. www.sts-trolleys.co.uk

Tel +44 (0)1224 271000

Website. www.technip.com

Tel +44 (0)1444 872240

Website. www.tidelandsignal.com

Tel +44 (0)1908 317444

Website. www.tscinspectionsystems.com

Tel +44 (0)1426 451981

Website. www.valleyspring.com

Tel +44 (0)1653 602020

Website. www.zetechtics.com

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