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SX148 ‘Seven Viking’ Ship of the Year 2013

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Ship of The Year 2013 Skipet er utviklet i et samarbeid mellom rederiet Eidesvik Offshore, Subsea 7 samt design og skipsbyggeren Ulstein. Dette er et førsteklasses eksempel på hvordan norske kompetansemiljøer sammen løser utfordringer og skaper ny utvikling for norsk maritim industri. Resultatet er bane-brytende teknologi – og et fantastisk skip!

SEVEN VIKING er neste generasjon IMR-skip som skal gjennomføre inspeksjoner, vedlikehold og reparasjoner på undervannsinstallasjoner på norsk sokkel. Det er et state-of-the-art skip og er bygget for å mestre de mest ekstreme værforhold.

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M/V «SEVEN VIKING» – Inspection, Maintenance & Repair vessel built at Ulstein Verft Described as “the next generation IMR vessel” M/V «SEVEN VIKING» was delivered from Ulstein Verft AS, Ulsteinvik to Eidesvik Seven AS on 23 January 2013 as the Shipyard’s hull number 295. The naming ceremony took place on 30th January with Christine Sagen Helgø, the Mayor of Stavanger, as godmother.

The vessel was designed and developed by Subsea 7, Eidesvik Shipping and Ulstein Design & Solutions AS with design type SX148, and the hull was built at JSC Zaliv Shipyard in Ukraina.

With her striking features M/V «SEVEN VIKING» has a crew capacity of 90 and a top speed of 17.5 knots. The vessel is capable of operating in the harshest offshore environments.

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Statoil – Subsea 7 – Eidesvik The project was initiated by a 5 years frame contract between Statoil and Subsea 7 – with 2 x 1 year extension options, the value of which was stated both as about NOK 2 billion, including options, and about US$260million (probably for the firm period).

The contract between Subsea 7 and Eidesvik Offshore covers a period of 8 years valued at about NOK one billion. The deal included an option for Subsea 7 to purchase 50 percent in the vessel, which was to be contracted.

Eidesvik ordered the new IMR vessel at Ulstein Yard in February 2011, and the contract price was then given as about NOK 800 million. In March 2012 Subsea 7 exercised the option to acquire 50 percent in the newbuilding contract. The new owning company for the vessel was thus to be Eidesvik Seven AS. The employment As already advised the vessel is employed

by Statoil, working from Sleipner in the North Sea to Snøhvit up in the Barents Sea

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– 365 days a year. She has been custombuilt to carry out a large number of tasks: • • • • • • • • •

Inspection, Maintenance and Repair Crane operations Module handling through moon pool Ready For Operations (RFO) Scale treatment and pumping operations Inspection and ROV operations Light construction work Air diving support Other support work

The «SEVEN VIKING»’s design is fully compliant with Statoil’s Vessel Specifications while incorporating Subsea 7’s more than 30 years of accumulated track record of IMR operations.

Tomorrow’s technology today M/V «SEVEN VIKING» incorporates the prominent X-BOW hull line design to reduce motion in transit and operations.

This provides a stable working platform in

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...cont. from page 4 sea states up to 5m significant wave heights that can characterize the North Sea. Despite this enviable stability this variant on Ulstein’s SX148 design has been crafted to be compact in stature, measuring just 106.5 m long and 24.5 m wide enabling the vessel to manoeuvre with ease in narrow waters, accessing difficult-to-reach areas etc.

The «SEVEN VIKING» has been developed to meet the highest working environment and HSE standards. She is a comfort class COMF-V(3) vessel, with low noise and vibration levels. The living quarters are located at a distance from the work area to ensure that the crew can rest undisturbed.

A customised module handling system (MHS) integrated in the ship’s hangar enables the safe launch and retrieval of subsea modules weighing up to 70 tons through the moonpool.

Clean Design The vessel is designed and built for environmentally sound operations and classed at Det Norske Veritas according to the latest rules for class Clean Design. A Green Passport has been issued. The main generator engines in combination with SCR catalysts fulfill IMO Tier III requirements for exhaust emissions.

While Eidesvik has focused on the vessel’s maritime qualities in order to develop the best possible operational platform, coowner Subsea 7 has worked specifically on the technical solutions of an operational nature, including freeboard, deck space, hangar, operational control room, workshops and offices.

M/V «SEVEN VIKING» The vessel flies the Norwegian flag and is built according to DNV class rules with notations @1A1, Well Stimulation Vessel, SF, E0, DYNPOS-AUTR, NAUT-AW, CLEAN DESIGN, COMF-V(3)C(3), LFL*, ICE-C, DEICE, HELDK-SH (CAA-N). Norwegian Hull Club is Claims leader for the vessel’s Hull & Machinery insurance, and Protection & Indemnity insurance is placed with Gard.

Main particulars: (all figures “about”) Length o.a. ................................... 106.50 m Length b.p.p. ................................ 101.90 m

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Breadth mld. .................................. 24.50 m Depth mld. main deck ....................11.50 m Draft max. ........................................ 8.00 m DW at max. draft ............................ 4,982 t Draft design ..................................... 6.50 m DW at design draft .......................... 1,760 t Deck aft of hangar .......................... 850 m2 Deck cargo max. .............................. 2,300 t Deck strength .................................. 10t/m2

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GT ...................................................... 11266 NT ........................................................ 3379 IMO no. ......................................... 9619373 The tank capacities are (all “about”) 2040 m3 fuel oil, 1300 m3 fresh water, 3400 m3 ballast water, 400 m3 LFL* and 100 m3 urea.

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...cont. from page 6 Machinery The ship has a dynamic positioning class 2 (DP2) and can work on DP in 5 metres significant wave height. The DP2-system and joystick are deliveries from Kongsberg Maritime.

The vessel’s power system is divided in three and includes three propulsion thrusters aft and three fore, as well as three auxiliary systems. The three-way main switchboard is the largest switchboard ever delivered from Ulstein Power & Control, and in the case of a single major failure, the vessel will still have thruster power available. The same company has delivered Ulstein IAS. The vessel’s diesel electric propulsion system is supplied by ABB with 4 x MaK diesel engines, two type 9M32C of 4320 kW each at 600 rpm and two type 6M25C of 1825 kW kW each at 720 rpm – and 3 x Steerprop SP 35 CRP propulsion propellers of 3000 kW each. The emergency generator set is of Volvo Penta D16MG / Stamford make of 448 ekW at 1800 rpm.

To achieve best possible manoeuvring capabilities the vessel is in addition equipped with 3 x Brunvoll thrusters, one retractable of 1400 kW, one combi of 1400 kW and one tunnel thruster of 1700 kW. Ing. Per Gjerdrum has supplied the scale treatment system for subsea wells, separators are from Alfa Laval while the treatment system for ballast water is handled by Alfa Laval Nordic. The SCR system for NOx reduction comes from H+H Umwelt- und

Ulstein SX148 for owner Eidesvik Seven AS. Industrietechnik. Clayton Scandinavia has supplied an oxymat nitrogen system.

The engine room is equipped with water mist total flooding fire fighting system.

Deck TTS Offshore Handling Equipment has provided the 135 tons at 13 m outreach Active Heave Compensated offshore crane, which will mainly be used for lowering and lifting heavy equipment to and from the sea bottom. Aukra Maritime has supplied deck cranes for the vessel.

The two Schilling HD work ROVs and one SubAtlantic Mohican observation ROV can be lowered from the ship’s side. The work class ROVs are rated to 3,000m and the observation ROV is rated to 2,000m.

The moonpool is an Ulmatec Stromek delivery, while Crawford Norge has supplied hangar doors.

The Module Handling System is fully integrated in hangar with cursor system for controlled launch and recovery of modules

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PON POWER SCANDINA SCANDINAVIA CANDINA AVIA V delivered to Seven Viking what are probably the most fuel economical and service friendly engines available.

The delivery consists of: 4 MaK Diesel Electric gensets (2x9M32C & 2x6M25C) and SCR systems from H + H.

W We e thank the shipowner and the shipyard for the assignment, and wish the ship and crew good luck!

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...cont. from page 8 to 2,000 msw in conditions up to 5m Hs. The skidding system has storage capacity up to 8 skidding pallets, including 4 indoor storing positions.

The helideck, supplied by Kapp Aluminum, is located midship for optimum landing conditions. The helideck is suitable for Super Puma and Sikorsky S-92. A deicing system is delivered by OneCo. The lifesaving equipment comprises two enclosed lifeboats, each with capacity of 48 persons w/Noreq davits, two marine evacuation chutes with life rafts, each with capacity for 65 persons and a FRC boat.

The vessel is equipped with hospital and heli lounge positioned in close vicinity of elevator for easy medical evacuation. For fire protection the vessel has a stand-alone addressable fire detection central and local water mist systems.

Accommodation The accommodation is arranged for 90 persons in single or semi-single cabins. HeisTek has supplied elevators, and Norsk Stål has provided steel materials for the newbuilding. The Ulstein Com integrated system is also a delivery from Ulstein Power & Control.

The operational control room covering 105 m2 incorporates all functions onboard, including Shift Supervisor, MHS control, ROV control, Scale Treatment control, third party control and survey with direct view to MHS. This eliminates communication barriers and provide a flexible platform for multi-skill positions. Here is the latest technology within man-machine interface.

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the control room. Further, there is direct access from the offices and control room to the hangar area without passage through the cabin area.

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As a result of $3 billion of strategic investment over the last five years, the company’s fleet of over 40 vessels is one of the largest and most versatile in the market. Subsea 7 S.A. was established on January 7, 2011 as a result of combination (merger) of Acergy S.A. and Subsea 7 Inc. The new entity took the Subsea 7 name while retaining Acergy’s Luxembourg domicile and operational headquarters in London. Kristian Siem is Chairman of the Board of Directors.

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«SEVEN VIKING» VIKING» TTS Offshore Handling Equipment AS is proud to be the supplier of the 135T subsea crane for the vessel Offshore & Marine Cranes | Subsea Winches | Heavy Lift Cranes Hangar doors & Moonpool hatch covers | Davits | Deck Machinery Service and Spare Parts | Surveys | Technical Support & Training

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...cont. from page 10 As a matter of interest Stolt-Nielsen S.A was equity partner in Acergy following the merger of two leading diving support services companies at the time, Comex Services S.A. and Stolt-Nielsen Seaway, – but sold out in 2005.

Eidesvik Offshore Eidesvik operates a modern fleet of highly specialized vessels in three main segments; Supply and Logistics, Subsea and Seismic survey and Cable laying.

Eidesvik focuses on quality and safe operations. The ISO 14001:2004 certificate proves that the company’s Environmental Management System has been measured against a best practice standard and found compliant.

Equally the ISO 9001:2000 certificate proves that the Quality Management System has been certified against a best practice standard and found compliant.

Ulstein ULSTEIN is an internationally renowned provider of ship design, shipbuilding and system solutions for ships. For nearly 100 years, the company has developed futureoriented products and services for the maritime industry.

Ulstein Group is a family-owned company offering ship design packages and solutions for offshore support and heavy offshore vessels.

Ulstein Group has about 800 employees in eight countries and is headquartered in Ulsteinvik, Norway. Ulstein Group is the parent company of a maritime group of

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Main winch (70T, 200m) in IMR winch system. AHC & CT function.

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Skipsrevyen onboard “Seven Viking” with Captain Jan Tangenes (right) and Chief Officer Øyvind Stølen (left).

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Excellent feedback for “Seven Viking” The IMR vessel “Seven Viking” is “Ship of the Year 2013”, and has been working for Statoil in the North Sea since February. She carries out a multitude of tasks including inspection, maintenance and repair (IMR) of subsea oil installations, alongside scale treatment and RFO operations. The vessel is designed and constructed by Ulstein and owned 50/50 by Eidesvik Offshore and Subsea 7.

– “Seven Viking” is a high quality product, a ship that is tailor-made for IMR operations and with unmatched technical and operational capacity within this sector.

She operates in a most satisfactory way, and our client is very pleased.

The “Seven Viking” quayside in Bergen mid May.

She has become the “talk-of-thetown” within the oil and gas sector, claims Subsea 7’s Offshore Manager, Vidar Øvstedal.

imising operational downtime. In addition, she features a separate accommodation unit – positioned away from all active work areas – to ensure that the crew can rest without any disturbances, he continues.

Overwhelmed – I am overwhelmed. Being on board a brand-new vessel, I had expected some teething problems, but all systems are working smoothly. We hardly had any disruptions in our work whatsoever, says Captain Jan Tangenes from Eidesvik Offshore. – We ve only been carrying out fine tuning on some of the equipment.

Captain Jan Tangenes is very satisfied with his new vessel.

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We thank you for your choice of Siemens Generators onboard in cooperation with Pon Power AS and Siemens I DT LD, Oslo.

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Variety of tasks Although restricted in size, the vessel is certainly not restricted in her capacity to carry a litany of essential subsea tools and personnel, thanks to a clever configuration whereby hull space is maximised and equipment is integrated within a large hangar area.

– She is a truly optimised design for her array of tasks, states Stuart Fitzgerald, Vice President Norway, Subsea 7. – The ability to carry all the necessary maintenance equipment on board the vessel ensures that she can operate continually and meet any challenge, absolutely min-

Stability The vessel incorporates the X-Bow hull line design to reduce motion in transit and give increased stability in the rough weather that can be expected in the North Sea. Despite this enviable stability, something usually associated with size, this SX148 design from Ulstein has been crafted to be compact in stature – measuring “just” 106.5 metres long and 24.5 metres wide.

– This is a fabulous vessel. We are maintaining a service speed of 16 knots in quite rough weather, and we had no trouble with that. The comfort for personnel onboard is very good. This is my first X-Bow vessel, and I am very pleased. She delivers beyond my expectations so far, concludes Tangenes. ◆

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Close cooperation led to tailor made vessel Back in February 2011 Subsea 7 announced the award of a five year frame agreement contract, plus two 1 year options, by Statoil. The contract were to cover provision of a dedicated vessel on full time basis, and associated project management and engineering support, for ROV based inspection, maintenance, and repair (IMR) work in the Norwegian Sea and North Sea. This led to the construction of a tailor made vessel, jointly developed by Ulstein Design & Solutions, Subsea 7 and Eidesvik Offshore.

“Seven Viking” berthing at Bontelabo, Bergen.

According to Subsea 7 Vice President for Norway Stuart Fitzgerald, it was the collective effort and strong cooperation between Ulstein, Eidesvik and Subsea 7 that resulted in the class leading

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The hangar provides great shelter for the crew during operations in harsh weather conditions.

“Seven Viking”. – The design and build of this state-of-theart vessel would not have been possible without the expertise and dedication of many people within both Subsea 7 and our project partners, and we take pride in their achievement. We look forward to many years of safe and efficient operations with “Seven Viking” for our customer, Statoil, said Fitzgerald.

– The “Seven Viking” concept was developed to comply with the latest subsea IMR vessel specification from Statoil.

When Statoil came forward with the tender, we initiated a process with a number of potential partners for the tender.

Given that an LNG powered solution was required, Eidesvik’s long experience in this was key (Statoil later withdrew this requirement). Ulstein Design & Solutions was invited to join the project, which was important in developing the X-Bow hull design for the new vessel. We’ve worked well together, shared our knowledge and expertise exclusively for this tender, continued Fitzgerald.

Operational profile Advantages and challenges – The “Seven Viking” will mainly operate on the whole NCS, in addition to the shallow southern part of the North Sea. She is specially designed to be a fast subsea IMR vessel with the shortest possible response time and highly flexible with regards to operational modes. Among the many different operations she will perform, this state-of-art vessel will install subsea structures, maintain and repair of subsea control systems, repair and changeout of riser systems and

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Subsea 7 flowlines, tie-ins of pipelines and umbilicals, scale treatment of subsea wells and ROV inspections, Fitzgerald explains.

All Subsea 7 vessels are unique when it comes to specifications and onboard equipment, and as such the “Seven Viking” does not present extra challenges more than any other new build. According to Subsea 7 the vessel’s onboard equipment will be the latest available to meet its operational needs, and the uniqueness is as such defined by the combination of the specifications and equipment. This “uniqueness” is thought to represent major advantages for the operator.

– The main advantages for a concept like the “Seven Viking” in her day to day job is the high operational flexibility provided by the unique combination of onboard installed equipment and specifications, such as the 135t crane, a hangar operated Module Handling System, 3 ROVs, scale treatment pumping plant, mid-ship heli-deck and high transit speed.

For operations in arctic areas Fitzgerald foresees certain challenges. – The main operational challenges for subsea contractors in the arctic area are thought to be long transit distances from port to field location, icing on deck equipment and the potential of polar lows, adding a new dimension to the planning of such operations.

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In this respect the “Seven Viking” has one major advantage for the crew onboard, the hangar. To facilitate cooperation and communication, all operational personnel are gathered in one area adjacent to the hangar, with panoramic windows in the control room giving a full overview of this key activity area.

The “Seven Viking” has been developed to meet the highest working environment standards, and is classified as a comfort class COMF-V (3) vessel. Minimal noise levels in the hangar have been achieved by opting for electric winches for the ROVs, the MHS and other utility equipment.

The safe working area is also what captain Jan Tangenes from Eidesvik Offshore highlights. – I would say that one of the most important aspects of the vessel is the great working environment for the crew. Inside the hangar they are always protected from the weather outside, which also broadens our operational window.

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MV “Seven Viking” A true Viking in terms of pumping-power The very large and comprehensive PG Marine Group (Ing Per Gjerdrum AS) delivery to MV “Seven Viking”, rest on a solid foundation created by MV “Edda Fauna”, delivered just some few years earlier – also she working for Statoil in the North Sea. – The very comprehensive pumping solutions on MV “Seven Viking” have been made possible through years of dedicated work by part of the North Sea cluster of companies. These companies have been frontrunners, dedicated to push technology.

They have been both willing and able to apply available technology in order to increase efficiency and reduce risks in operation. Our field of business is traditional and conservative, hence we have found it refreshing to be part of such innovative solutions as we have experienced on this project, states Roy Norum, CEO of PG. PG has pioneered the below deck-installation of high capacity, high flow Well Intervention and Scale Squeeze applications for IMR vessels, where MV “Seven Viking” currently is in the absolute forefront. Her whopping 3,4MW Hydraulic Power Unit, consist of 12 x 285kW high-

Roy Norum, CEO of PG Marine Group (Ing Per Gjerdrum AS). pressure hydraulic pumps powered by direct drive and vertically mounted electric motors. The HPU has a reservoir of more than 14.000L hydraulic oil, totalling at close to 40 tons when action-ready. This large HPU feed a large battery of Submix agitators, conventional OSV cargo pumps and 4 x 800kW, PG-Wepuko DP 212 Chemical Injection / Scale Squeeze triplex plunger pumps.

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These four units are the heart of the solution, capable of injecting various chemical of up to a capacity of 168 m3/h against a pressure of 345BarG mainly for scale squeeze operation.

– For “MV Edda Fauna” we faced the Kristin field with its massive 690 BarG well pressure and its set of challenges. At MV “Seven Viking” these high-pressures are replaced by significantly higher flow-rates, which brings another set of issues onto the agenda. These challenges trigger creativity, dialogue and cooperation between the participants, which proves to be a strength when we are faced with similar tasks and challenges in the future, explains Roy Norum.

To ensure reliability and efficiency these large units are direct driven (no gear) by optimised hydraulic motors, sized and selected to utilize the available hydraulic power as effective as possible. These philosophies have secured a highly efficient, reliable and safe installation at the smallest possible footprint, as well as weight. (see picture DP 212).

– PG has developed a large portion of our products using direct drives. We have experienced that the mean time between failures (MTBF) considerably increases for heavy-duty equipment when gear-boxes are avoided, and we find it easier also to optimise drives when we can play of the regis-

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PG has supplied in-line-filtration solutions where some of the injection chemicals are filtered to as low as 5my. ter from HPU to power-consumer this way. Efficiency is often synonymous with quality, says Norum.

This project also triggered another new product from PG: The MTM 7 RFO (Ready For Operation) pump. These units are twin screw, high pressure, multi-phase-pumps, which may be applied for exceptionally high inlet-pressures, and deliver high output performance. For MV “Seven Viking� these units produce up to 60 BarG for flushing purposes, preparing the oil well for production.

The Scale Squeeze operation sets high demands to the liquids being injected into the well. Handling of the vast current, and future expected solvents and chemicals needed, is also an important task. Keeping in terms with the IMO regulations, DNV Nota-

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The 3,4MW Hydraulic Power Unit consists of 12 x 285kW highpressure hydraulic pumps powered by direct drive and vertically mounted electric motors.

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The MTM 7 RFO pump. These units produce up to 60 BarG for flushing purposes, preparing the oil well for production.

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cont. from prev. page tions and the IBC 17 Codes, and at the same time safeguarding ATEX-regulations for liquids with Low Flashpoints (below 43C), require high competence, as well as the closest cooperation between Charterer, Operators, Builders and Supplier.

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excellent example for this interactive working method, enabling a very smooth and secure process to the final product, now honoured with the Ship of the Year Award.

– This award is well deserved, and is seen not only as recognition of the ship owner, but also to the other contributors in this great project. We sincerely hope there will be more of them coming! states Roy Norum.

In addition to the mentioned cargo pumps, agitators and scale squeeze units, a large number of supporting equipment is delivered by PG. Some of the injection chemicals are filtered to as low as 5my, for which PG has supplied in-line-filtration solutions. Another important feature is to control the volume (capacity) of chemicals delivered, for which large, durable FlowMeters has been installed. Another requirement is temperature control for the injection fluids, for which PG deliver large highalloy, plate heat-exchangers with very high capacities, to optimise the injection effects, and secure quality of the processes.

With high accuracy, the various injection programs could be remotely controlled, by a state-of-the-art, touch-screen-based Control System, from which all our equipment would be operated, controlled and supervised

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These projects match PG’s profile and infrastructure perfectly. The company’s large organisation at Hvalstad consists of more than 50 engineers and a total of 80 employees. These highly skilled professionals contribute with competence from similar applications on ships and platforms in world-wide operations to ensure that the optimised solutions are installed.

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PG Construction, the 40 employees steelconstruction-, welding-, milling-, turning-, subsidiary in Drammen, contribute with structures, frames and tailor-made equipment, as well as assembly, testing and logistics.

PG Hydraulics built their largest ever HPU, and delivered a large number of drive-, valve- and control-items to enable PG to complete the scope, with competence close to its core. PG Automation is the next “in-sourcing-project” of PG, as an increased number of key-functions are taken into the company. The PG Management firmly develop the PG Group to grow based on core-competence, systems orientation and solutions for the future.

MV “Seven Viking” is one of the largest Turn-Key-Deliveries from PG, successfully accomplished with close collaboration with Ulstein Verft, Eidesvik, Subsea 7, DNV and Statoil.

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Deputy CEO in Ulstein Group Tore Ulstein, VP Offshore Resources in Subsea 7 Gael Caillaux, CEO in Eidesvik Jan Fredrik Meling and VP for Norway in Subsea 7 Stuart Fitzgerald.

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The “Seven Viking“ is equipped with four MaK diesel engines, 2 x 9M32 rated at 4320 kW each and 2 x 6M25C rated at 1824 kW each.

Captain Arvid Samdal

Project manager at Eidesvik Offshore, Ellen Sofie Ottesen

Deputy CEO and Chief Market & Innovation Officer in Ulstein Group, Tore Ulstein.

TTS have supplied a 135Te at 13m AHC offshore crane.

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Complete mechanical installation on ships – just one company!

Saltek is the leading Norwegian company within on site line boring and other mobile machining. We have 45 years of experience, and we do everything within on site machining and mechanical work on ships, included assembling and adjusting of propulsion plants and steering machines.

Special equipment for three dimensional measuring/control/ documentation

P. Box 5 – N-6067 ULSTEINVIK Mobile: +47 90 60 48 12 - 98 42 03 63 www.saltek.no

ROV

Two latest editions of Schilling HD WROV systems with AHC LARS for operations up to 5m Hs. One SubAtlantic Mohican ObsROV system with AHC LARS for operations up to 5m Hs. 7.2x7.2m (true opening) moon pool with expansion tanks and large venting channels to avoid green water on deck.

Continuous skidding system from aft deck through MHS to WROV area, including four indoor storage positions for modules on pallets.

The Sepro HPL5 handling unit for OBS ROV.

Offshore grating on deck for drainage of water.

There are two latest edition Schilling HD on board. WROV and one SubAtlantic Mohican OBS ROV.

Storage room, work shop, rigging store with direct access from hangar and deck.

Module Handling System (MHS) Two man riding lifts with work area over moon pool.

Four ships cranes for load handling up to 3Te, including one located on a skidding pallet.

Permanent installed AHC, 12line umbilical, 600m downline for hydraulic, flushing, pressure testing, HP water jetting etc.

Integrated MHS without tower structure: - Two AHC lifting winches, 70Te, 2,000m and 20Te, 1,000m - Three 5Te Guidewires c/w winches - Possibilities for combined lifting - Automatic prong/cursor system - Operations up to 5m Hs - Full electric

The module handling system has a capacity to handle modules up to 70 Te and 10 m height.

There are 1 x 70 Te, 1 x 20 Te, 3 x 5 Te, and 1 x 10 Te Cursor winches in total.

Scale treatment and RFO pumping system Complete integrated pumping system for Scale treatment and RFO operations.

Maximum capacity 2,800 l/min@345 bar.

RFO pump to 1,400 l/min@60bar.

Heating system up to 90°C@400 l/min.

Integrated control system in operational control room.

LFL* and WS class notation.

900m3 tanks for special cargo, incl. MEG. 2,500m3 Drill water and 2,000m3 Fuel Oil.

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There is a complete integrated pumping system for scale treatment and RFO operations on board the “Seven Viking“. The scale treatment pumping spread consists of four equal high pressure pumps. Special product tanks are integrated in vessel. Pumping cap. is 30-2,800 l/m @ 0-345 bar. Pre-heating to 90 degrees C. Ship of the Year 2013

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Ship of the Year with crane from TTS TTS Group ASA designs, develops and supplies handling equipment for the marine and offshore industries, and has delivered the AHC crane to “Seven Viking” The following are the main features for the crane delivery to “Seven Viking” / Ulstein Yard:

Main data: - Type: GPOKac 5000-135-30 - DNV Class - AHC both on main and auxiliary winch - Main winch SWL 135T@13m sealift mode - 2000m wire on main winch - Aux winch SWL 13,5T@30m - 1000m wire on aux winch - Personnel lift – The crane delivered is based on TTS standard, with high demands to the performance of the crane, says Erling Oftedal, Sales Manager at TTS Offshore Handling Equipment. – TTS has

The AHC crane weighs 135 tons and has a 13 meter outreach.

developed a new and improved software for the cranes to the offshore market. The delivery for “Seven Viking” is the first one in operation with this new generation

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of TTS software for active heave compensated cranes, explains Oftedal.

High performance and accuracy on the AHC system has been a focus area for TTS during the development. – During sea trials, the AHC system proved that we have succeeded in this, showing an even better accuracy than what was specified.

We have received very positive feedback on the user interface of the system, which is described as intuitive and user-friendly, says Oftedal.

Promising market – In general we see the market for our products to the subsea support vessel segment as promising in the years to come, with an expected growth in the subsea installation market, and a growth in the installed base and IMR market. There is further a trend towards deeper waters and harsher operational environments for these types of vessels. The owners are also asking for more flexible and advanced equipment, and with increased lifting capacity required. The crane delivered to “Seven Viking” may not be the largest in this context, but we see a solid market base also for deliveries of cranes of similar size and type as this one. Expertise indicates that 70-80 percent of the future demand for cranes for the subsea fleet will be in the range of 100-250 T, says Mr. HansKristian Jensen, VP Sales & Marketing TTS Offshore Handling. u

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– with Brunvoll Thruster Systems

Photo: Ulstein Group/Per Eide Studio

TRUSTED WORLD WIDE The «Seven Viking» – a state-of-the-art vessel. It is designed to meet the high demands of Inspection Maintenance and Repair (IMR), Survey and Light Construction in the harshest environments. The versatility of this vessel allows for Scale Treatment and Light Diving Support services.

For the demanding operations of this vessel, Brunvoll Thruster Systems was choosed for safe and precise positioning and manoeuvring.

Bow fwd: LowNoise Tunnel Thruster FU93-1700kW Bow centre: Combined Retractable Azimuth Tunnel Thruster AR80-1400kW Bow aft: Retractable Azimuth Thruster AR80-1400kW

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Subsea 7 S.A. orders construction vessel It was announced on May 8, 2013 that Subsea 7 S.A. had signed a contract to build a new heavy construction vessel which will be delivered in 2016.

The new vessel will be one of the most capable heavy construction vessels in Subsea 7’s fleet of over 40 ships. She will be deployed globally to meet increasing market demands for executing ever-larger and more complex projects.

She will have 2,600 m2 deck area (for equipment carriage), a 600 tons Active Heave Compensated offshore crane, a 325 tons top tension vertical lay system and a 7,000 tons under-deck basket for storage of flexible pipes, umbilicals and cables.

The vessel will be equipped with six main engines in two engine rooms designed to maximise performance in Dynamic Positioning Class III.

Built in South Korea

Korean company Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI), one of the world’s largest shipbuilding companies, will build the new vessel. The main crane and the vertical lay system will be provided by Huisman.

Subsea 7 Executive Vice President Commercial Steve Wisely said: – This is another investment in our world class leading fleet so that we can continue to meet our clients’ demands for executing larger, more complex projects in deep and ultra-deepwater and in harsher environments. u

M/V “Seven Viking“ at seatrails.

Vi gratulerer verft og rederi med utnevnelsen «Ship of the Year» hvor vi ble tildelt leveransen av helikopterdekket.

Postboks 64 - NO-2858 Kapp Tlf. +47 61 16 54 30 – Fax: +47 61 16 97 11 E-mail: kappalu@online.no – www.kappaluminium.no

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Vi gratulerer Ulstein Verft AS og rederiet Eidesvik Seven AS med

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«Seven «Viking»

«Seven Viking»

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Vi ønsker skip og mannskap lykke til.

Boks 100 – 6067 Ulsteinvik Tlf. 70 00 98 30 – Fax: 70 00 98 31 www.westcoat.no

6065 Ulsteinvik Tlf. 70 01 83 50 – Fax: 70 01 83 51 www.norskstaal.no

The world´s leading manufacturer and supplier of marine and offshore interior systems.

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Vi gratulerer Ulstein Verft med Bn 295 og takker for godt samarbeid

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“Seven Viking” with Brunvoll thrusters in the fore ship “Seven Viking” has the following three Brunvoll thrusters in the fore ship, including Brunvoll control system.

Bow fwd

Brunvoll Low Noise Tunnel thruster type FU93LRC2500 1700 kW

Brunvoll introduced the Low Noise Tunnel thruster in 1977. Through several technological generations Brunvoll has refined their patented solution into proven concept.

Noise level of 75-88 dB(A) are typical in cabins next to and above conventional tunnel thrusters. – Brunvoll’s advanced technology can cut this up to 15 dB(A).

Combined with other measures, noise reductions are up to 20-25 dB(A). The Brunvoll Low Noise tunnel thruster is always a good base to meet the highest comfort class for a ship construction, says Lars Myklebust, Executive Sales Manager, at Brunvoll.

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Brunvoll Combined Retractable Azimuth/ Tunnel Thruster type AR80LTC2100 1400 kW The Brunvoll Combined Retractable Azimuth- / Tunnel thruster is a retractable azimuth thruster that can also be used as a conventional tunnel thruster in upper position. It provides unique opportunities for innovative and flexible use of thruster functionality

Bow aft

The first Brunvoll retractable azimuth thruster was installed on KV “Nordkapp” and KV “Senja”.

In front, Brunvoll’s low noise tunnel thruster, in the middle Brunvoll’s combined retractable azimuth- / tunnel thruster and at the rear Brunvoll’s retractable azimuth thruster.

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Brunvoll Retractable Azimuth Thruster type AR80LNC2100 1400 kW The first Brunvoll retractable azimuth thruster was installed on KV “Nordkapp”, delivered in 1980 for the Norwegian Cost Guard. The success of this innovation attracted attention in the offshore market.

It solved a problem faced by shuttle tankers in ballast conditions. In heavy seas, rolling motions can cause conventional tunnel thrusters to drawn air if they break the surface, which may prevent a tanker from loading or an offshore construction vessel to keep the position.

– Today, we are seeing a trend toward increased use of these types of thrusters.

Modern offshore vessels can be designed with several retractable azimuth thrusters combined with several tunnel thrusters, explains Myklebust.

– Our delivery to Ulstein and Eidesvik Offshore / Subsea 7 for the construction of “Seven Viking” is a good example of a vessel where we can use all our experience within thruster technology, for a safe and silent maneuvering / positioning under different conditions, states Myklebust. u

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PG Marine Group PG is a specialized manufacturer / supplier of highly efficient, safe and most intelligent solutions for liquids handling on rigs, ships and subsea PG-MACS - the next generation below deck cargo handling solution - has proven its performance in the toughest environment Drill Cuttings and Rig Slop transported below deck, were triggers for PG-MACS® development, but the full flexibility of all bulk material dry- or wet- have proven its performance in the North Sea, and now even in Brasil and other regions.

Drill Cutting transportation below deck, athmospheric, flexible tank clusters for wet and dry bulk, and extremely high capacities for Recovered Oil are hallmarks

STX 06 MACS PSV

of this novel, w.w. patented solution

PG-Hyde Ballast Water Treatment Systems have proven exceptionally well suited for OSVs, during numerous installations Through its modular design, and flexible lay-out options Hyde GUARDIAN BWTS offer competitive solutions in combination with PGs vast experience with maritime

PG‐HYDE HG 150 Skid

installations.

Among the first IMO Type Approved systems, and based on the most efficient technologies, the Hyde modules have won market shares at high pace in International as well as Domestic markets. More than 100 installations secured, and first fleet agreements signed confirm competitiveness and trust to products and partners Skidded units, or modularized to fit the most space-limited footprints at retrofitting ships

OSV's are supposed to deliver to the rig, the same mud as they receive on shore - this is often challenged PG-Submix 60/80 is the solution, when high yield drilling mud shall be kept in suspension over extended time - typically for deep water fields, far ashore as many of the current, major oil & gas fields are developed.

Slow running, high torque, vertical circulation (highest velocity in the bottom of the tank) with typical vaues Primary Pump Flow between 8.000 and 15.000 m3/h Superior to any other agitation method, the Submix hydraulically driven agitators secure the quality of

PG‐Submix 80 Viscoprop 35°

both product delivered to rig, and avoiding settling of weight components in the drilling mud during the long hault voyages and storage onboard

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Noreq on board the “Seven Viking” Noreq has delivered the lifesaving equipment to the “Se ven Viking”. – This state-of-theart vessel has chosen the most modern life saving equipment available on the market today, says Bjørn Sturle Hillestad, Marketing Director at Noreq.

The delivery comprises of two lifeboats with davits, each boat with a capacity of 48 persons. Noreq has also delivered a high-speed fast rescue davit for the vessel’s fast rescue boat. “Seven Viking” will operate under harsh conditions, it is therefore of outmost importance that the lifesaving equipment is made to comply with these conditions.

The new design for lifeboat davits was introduced by Noreq in 2008, and the first products were produced and sold by the end of the same year. Today more than 35 prototypes is class approved and more than 500 complete davit systems sold.

According to Hillestad, the Noreq davit structure has a special appearance, and stands out from the “industry standard davit”. The davit structure is enveloping the hydraulic winch, electrical components, cylinders, hydraulic oil tank and accumulator. This protect the machinery from environmental loads as sun, salt, seawater and rain, sand, ice as well as local pollution as exhaust etc.

Innovative lifesaving equipment from Noreq on Seven Viking.

Noreq davit with all components protected inside the structure.

By using plate structure instead of box bar structure, the design allows for good access to all areas for sandblasting and applying priming and paint.

Totally enclosed davit system.

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Photo: Lars Martin Teigen

Photo: Lars Martin Teigen

Prepared for all conditions

The structure is built by steel plates that are welded together, where the hydraulic oil tank and foundation for equipment is part of the supporting structure. So additional steel used for mounting of equipment is kept at a minimum. The enclosed design is very well prepared for installation of heating elements if the davit is to be exposed to extreme cold climate.

The hydraulic system is securing correct lowering speed, hoisting and breaking force. By having a fully hydraulic system the speed is easy adjustable to meet IMO requirements. All winches have gradual action and two speed function as standard, to make the operation as smooth as possible for both structure and on board personnel.

All Noreq davits are in accordance with latest IMO/SOLAS requirements; LSA Code and European Council Directive 96/98 on Marine Equipment. (MED.) – The “Seven Viking” is made to sail and operate under any climate the world has to offer. So is lifesaving equipment from Noreq, concludes Hillestad. u

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«Seven Viking» Vi ønsker skip og mannskap lykke til !

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Vi gratulerer verft og rederi med

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autoload for overvåking og simulering av skipets stabilitet.

og takker for oppdrag med engineering og utstyr for anti-ice.

Leveransen omfatter anti-ice-tavler, trappeheatere, koblingsbokser, heattrace kabel og EX-utstyr for varmekabelanlegg.

Solutions Forusbeen 210, Forus Teknologipark 4313 Sandnes Tlf.: +47 51 77 02 02 E-mail: oneco.solutions@oneco.no www.oneco.no

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Furniture designed with new technology

The realistic drawings made it easy to decide on any changes to the interior.

The “Seven Viking” is fitted with furniture designed and manufactured with new technology.

Norservice Interior has invested in software products that simplify the adaption of standard furniture into specially fitted products.

Norservice is one of the first furniture factories in Norway to have adopted this technology. The greatest advantage is that it is easy to modify furniture to customer specification, and this was a decisive factor for the builders of the “Seven Viking”.

Use of 3D gives a realistic picture

With the use of Norservice Interior’s software the customer can see a fitted and furnished room in 3D and thereby get a realistic picture of what the room will look like. Should one wish to utilize the space better, this can easily be done by the use of a few keystrokes.

The interior has been designed by realistic 3D software.

Once all the details are in place and the drawing is according to the customer’s needs, the basis for production is complete.

Calculations of materials and costs, order basis for inbound logistics, assembly lists and article lists are created automatically.

Customized programs for six different production machines are generated, and the customer receives product data-sheets and all necessary documentation

An exciting delivery to a new market segment

The contract with Ulstein Group for deliveries to “Seven Viking” came with very high demands on quality and versatility of the furniture.

– It has been a challenging delivery in terms of quality and logistics. We have used glued panels and fire retardant materials on everything on board. There has been a lot of adjusting, many different cabin types and a varied use of materials, says Frode Olden, the Factory Manager at Norservice Interior.

– For us this has been an exciting

delivery that hopefully is the first step into a new market. The shipping market is huge in Norway. We have gained useful experience which will be useful for other similar deliveries and in our more traditional markets, continues Olden.

– Norservice Interior has received positive feedback from the Ulstein Group, both in terms of quality, for on-time delivery and for handling extra deliveries.

“Seven Viking” is an important showcase for Norservice Interior, and the furniture manufacturer is already discussing several new deliveries to ships and oilrigs, concludes Olden.

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The 20Te winch from MacArtney.

Sepro has delivered a HPL5 handling unit for OBS ROV to the “Seven Viking“.

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Electrical winch by Cetix.

We congratulate Photo: Ulstein Group/Per Eide Studio

Subsea 7 and ship-owner with ”Seven Viking” and the “Ship of the Year 2013” award

and a state of the art IMR all electric AHC Winch package delivered by AXTech.

Our deliveries to the Module Handling System comprises: ■ Main Winch (70T, 2000m depth) with AHC/ART functionality, all electric drive.

■ Aux. Winch (20T, 1000m depth) with AHC/ART functionality, all electric drive.

■ 3x Guide Wire Winches (10T, 2000m depth) with AHC/ART functionality, all electric drive.

■ 1x Cursor Guide Winch (10T) with Sync / ART functionality, all electric drive.

■ Complete chair integrated controls and operation system.

■ Complete electric drive system, 3MW drive power.

www.axtech.no Tel.: +47 911 90 200 - E-mail: axtech@axtech.no 6416 MOLDE - NORWAY

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We congratulate Ulstein Verft AS and Eidesvik Seven AS with

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The large hangar area drastically improves the operational window for the vessel. Here the highly flexible skidding system can also be seen.

We have supplied Oxymat Nitrogen Generators

Cellphone: +47 993 76 444 E-mail: erik@thermaltec.no – www.thermaltec.no Head Office: Hamar – Stensrud veien 11b – NO-2335 Stange Branch Office: Berlin, Germany Branch Office: Ålesund, Norway

It’s a comprehensive Siemens/MaK solution onboard M/V “Seven Viking“.

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Š Copyright 2013 ABB. Photo: Ulstein Group/Per Eide Studio.

Is it still possible to create a vessel that breaks boundaries?

Certainly.

ABB congratulates Seven Viking for winning the prestigious Ship of the Year award.

We are proud to have contributed to the successful completion of this magnificent innovative offshore vessel, and would like to thank ULSTEIN, Eidesvik and Subsea 7 for the opportunity to work together with them on this project. ABB’s scope of supply to Seven Viking includes complete electric propulsion and thruster systems comprising transformers, variable speed drives and electric motors. ABB is the frontrunner in electric propulsion, creating state-of-the-art solutions to reduce vessel energy consumption and emissions. www.abb.com/marine

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Previous winners of SKIPSREVYEN’S SHIP

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Platform service vessel “FAR SOLITAIRE” elected SHIP OF THE YEAR 2012 “FAR SOLITAIRE” is a chemical tanker compliant supply vessel which is the main reason for why the jury elected this vessel as SHIP OF THE YEAR 2012,” said Asle Strønen, jury member and Publisher of Skipsrevyen. “Thus she is capable to undertake all aspects of offshore platform services. The technologically advanced vessel has been developed by Farstad Shipping ASA in close co-operation with Rolls-Royce Marine and is the first PSV of this type ever built (solitaire – one of a kind).

Built by STX OSV Langsten for owners Farstad Shipping ASA, the unique offshore platform service vessel “FAR SOLITAIRE” was declared SHIP OF THE YEAR 2012 by Norwegian State Secretary of Trade and Industry, Mr. Halvard Ingebrigtsen, at SMM in Hamburg 5 September 2012.

The offshore oil industry has over the years become more and more dependent on chemicals and noxious liquids in order to improve operational efficiency and maintain safety standards. At the same time, restrictions for offshore disposal of the same have become more stringent for environmental reasons.

In the next turn these liquids need to be transported to and from the offshore installations, which means need of capable Platform Supply Vessels fit for this purpose.

However, a conventional Offshore Supply Vessel defined by the rules as a Cargo Vessel is limited to carry maximum 800 cubic meters of these liquids on board at a time,

SHIP OF THE YEAR 2012 winners: Martijn de Jongh (Rolls-Royce), Ståle Synes (captain), Steinar Nerbøvik (STX OSV Langsten) and Sverre A. Farstad (Farstad Shipping).

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which often is insufficient for the Operator and do not utilise the vessels over all capacity.

Other features highlighted by the jury is her wave-piercing bow design, the development of a new cargo rail crane concept for PSVs and the introduction of the frequency converter for the swing up thruster as power supply for shore power. During the project development Rolls-Royce was challenged

by Farstad to pay high attention to the impact on the environment the construction and operation of this vessel would cause through its lifespan. Main parameters for the concept were laid by Farstad.

The prestigious SHIP OF THE YEAR-award is instituted by the major Norwegian shipping magazine Skipsrevyen. Price candidates are nominated by the readers of the magazine, but the final election is the responsibility of a jury consisting of the Publisher and Editor of Skipsrevyen, Mr. Asle B. Strønen, the former MD of the Norwegian Shipowners’ Association Mr. Rolf Sæther and the MD of the sales and marketing organization Norwegian Shipyards, Mr. Birger Skår.

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State Secretary Halvard Ingebrigtsen proclaiming SHIP OF THE YEAR 2012. To the right jurymembers Rolf Sæther and Birger Skår.

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Halvard Ingebrigtsen, State Secretary, Ministry of Trade and Industry.

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Sverre A. Farstad, Chairman of the Board, Farstad Shipping ASA.

Ship of the Year 2012 at SMM in Hamburg. From left to right: Hans Robert Almestad (Rolls-Royce), Yrjar Garshol (Rolls-Royce), Martijn de Jongh (Rolls-Royce), Ståle Synes (Captain), Steinar Nerbøvik (STX OSV Langsten), Halvard Ingebrigtsen (Norwegian Ministry of Trade and Industry), Sverre A. Farstad (Farstad Shipping), Rolf Sæther (jurymember), Birger Skår (jurymember), Jørn Heltne (RollsRoyce) and Asle Strønen (Skipsrevyen / jurymember).

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Skandi Aker named SHIP OF THE YEAR 2010

Shipowner and director of DOF ASA Mr. Oddvar Stangeland.

Photo: HMC/ K. Neuhauser

Aker Solutions' deepwater intervention vessel, “Skandi Aker”, was announced winner of the coveted international "SHIP OF THE YEAR" award instituted by the Nordic Shipping magazine Skipsrevyen in 2010.

The award was on Wednesday 8. September 2010 presented to Stig Antonsen, VP Marine in Aker Solutions, Mr Oddvar Stangeland, Director DOF ASA, Captain Nils Hille, Mr Stig Sandanger Riise, SVP STX Norway Offshore Design and Mr Oddbjørn Hjelle, VP STX Norway Offshore, by Mrs Rikke Lind, state secretary of the Norwegian Ministry for Trade and Industry, at the SMM 2010 trade show in Hamburg, Germany.

“Skandi Aker” is the most advanced vessel of its kind. It is a multi-purpose vessel designed to perform riser-based well intervention services – along with subsea construction and installation activities – at water depths up to 3000 metres. Other existing well intervention vessels are limited to operations at approximately 800 metres water depth.

"Essentially, “Skandi Aker” is able to perform deepwater well intervention services that oil companies previously needed drilling rigs to conduct. More importantly we do it quicker and at a fraction of the cost. This, in turn, enables us to free up scarce and expensive rig time, which allows the rigs to 44 44

perform more drilling operations while we carry out the intervention work," says Karl Erik Kjelstad, EVP Oilfield Services & Marine, Aker Solutions.

"We are proud to receive the SHIP OF THE YEAR-award. It is a prestigious award which is an excellent recognition of “Skandi Aker”s unique deepwater well intervention system and capabilities as well as the ship itself."

“Skandi Aker” is the first intervention vessels to classified according to Det Norske Veritas’ WELL-Notation, meaning the vessel is

able to take oil on board. As a result, the vessel can perform well-testing and clean-up, flaring off hydrocarbons through a flare at the stern. The vessel can also perform through-tube rotary drilling with coil and downhole motor, and managed-pressure drilling.

The 157 metre long ship is the largest monohull subsea well intervention vessel built, boasting a large deck space, heavy capacity subsea cranes, excellent sea-keeping performance, all interventions using dynamic positioning system, and 18 knots transit speed. She is equipped with a module handling system and a 400-ton AHC crane.

"A unique feature about “Skandi Aker” is her multi-functionality. When she is not performing well intervention work she can perform subsea installation and construction work, handling 225-ton structures down to 3000 metres water depth," adds Kjelstad. “Skandi Aker” is currently performing subsea construction and installation work offshore West Africa.

“Skandi Aker” has been built at STX Norway Offshore's yard in Søviknes, Norway. The design is developed by STX Norway Offshore Design – OSCV 06L. “Skandi Aker” is owned by Norwegian company DOFCON AS. www.shipoftheyear.com www.shipbuildingnorway.com www.skipsrevyen.no

From left: Mr. Oddbjørn Hjelle, STX Norway Offshore; Stig Sandanger Riise, STX Norway Design, Mrs. Rikke Lind, State Secretary; Mr. Oddvar Stangeland, Shipowner/Director DOF ASA; Mr. Stig Antonsen, Aker Solutions; Mr. Birger Skår, Jury/nssm.no; Mr. Nils Hille, Captain; and Mr. Asle Strønen, Jury/skipsrevyen.no Photo: HMC/K. Neuhauser hip OF of THE the Y SSHIP Year EAR2013 2013

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His Majesty King Harald V was eager to learn about “Far Samson”. From left Mr. Børge Nakken, Farstad Shipping; Mr. Steinar Nerbøvik, STX Norway Offshore Langsten; Mr. Asle Strønen, Skipsrevyen; King Harald V; Mr. Jørn Heltne, Rolls-Royce Marine; and Mrs. Rikke Lind, State Secretary of the Norwegian Departement of Trade and Industry who made the presentations.

In 2009 His Majesty King Harald V handed over Skipsrevyen’s Ship of the Year awards to the ship’s Captain, Owner, Designer and Building yard at the Nor-Shipping exhibition in Oslo.

M/V “Far Samson”, a UT 761 CD design, was delivered from STX Norway Offshore AS Langsten to the Owners, Farstad Construction AS, Ålesund.

The Multifunctional Plough, Tug, Supply, Subsea Service Vessel was described as the most powerful offshore vessel which had been built to date. She is purpose built for seabed pipeline trenching, pulling a remote controlled plough on the seabed laying pipeline into an up to 2.5m deep ditch. The plough of about 200 tons can be pulled in water depths down to about 1,000m. A separate plough is used to backfill the trench.

SHIP OF THE YEAR 2008 The offshore service vessel “Island Wellserver”, owned by the Norwegian company Island Offshore and built by Aker Yards ASA, Langsten (now STX Norway Offshore AS Langsten), was declared Ship of the Year 2008 by the Norwegian State Secretary Mrs. Rikke Lind at the SMM 2008 exhibition in Hamburg, Germany.

– “Island Wellserver” is a subsea riserless oil and gas well intervention vessel, and repre-

sents new technology in the offshore market. She also introduces new standards for working environment, safety and comfort, according to jury member Mr. Rolf Sæther.

The other two jurymembers, Mr. Birger Skår and Mr. Asle Strønen, stated that this purpose designed vessel fulfils the latest rules and regulations for being an Installation, working on the Norwegian continental shelf. – By doing this service and fulfilling all these requirements, this vessel is unique, and therefore a natural choiche for the jury electing Ship of the Year 2008.

Owner and Captain, Mr. Håvard Ulstein “Island Wellserver” was the result of a vision that the the subsea well intervention (left) and Mr. Fløysand (right), flanking market should be served by a vessel, instead of a drilling rig which so far had been State Secretary Rikke Lind. the case.

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Receiving the Ship of the Year prize at Nor-Shipping 2007 June 12th: From left: CEO Gunvor Ulstein at the Ulstein Group, Sales Manager Egil Sandvik of Vik Sandvik, Minister of Trade and Industry Dag Terje Andersen, Editor Asle Strønen of Skipsrevyen, CEO Lars Peder Solstad of Solstad Offshore ASA and Captain Kjetil Sørstrønen of “Normand Seven”.

Built by Ulstein Verft for owners Solstad Offshore ASA, the unique offshore construction vessel NORMAND SEVEN was declared Ship of the Year 2007 by Norwegian Minister of Trade and Industry, Mr. Dag Terje Andersen, at Nor-Shipping 2007.

NORMAND SEVEN is a large stateof-the art vessel, capable to undertake all aspects of offshore construction and installation works. The vessel is designed by Vik-Sandvik in close cooperation with the Owners and is of VS 4220 OCV design.

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by Ulstein Verft wins the prize. Last year’s winner, BOURBON ORCA, was also built by Ulstein. NORMAND SEVEN is however a bigger ship, in fact the largest ever built by Ulstein and she is an example of a complex project that has contributed to raise the level of the yard’s shipbuilding expertise.

SHIP OF THE YEAR 2006 M/V “Bourbon Orca”, the first Anchor Handling Tug Supply Vessel of ULSTEIN AX104 design with ULSTEIN X-BOW and built by Ulstein Verft AS, was elected Skipsrevyens Ship of the Year 2006. The ceremony took place at the SMM 2006 Exhibition in Hamburg in September.

M/V «BOURBON ORCA» is the final product of a collaboration between Bourbon Offshore, Ulstein Design and ODIM and has several special features, like the X-Bow, the Odim SAHS and the diesel electric propulsion system.

The inverted bow is a striking feature. The bow stemline is pulled back, and the hull reaches the bridge deck.When the X-Bow ship enters a wave, the foreship’s submerged volume immediately increases, and the retardation forces are distributed over an extended period of time. This results in lower acceleration/retardation levels.

The advantages for the crew with better working and safety conditions and greater comforts in terms of noise, vibration and stability is striking.

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SHIP OF THE YEAR 2004 Aker Langsten AS, Tomrefjord (Aker Yards) delivered in 2004 a Platform Supply Vessel of a complete new design

by Norwegian company Vik-Sandvik, VS 493 Avant, to her Owners Eidesvik Shipping AS, Bømlo as the yard’s Hull No. 197. M/V «VIKING AVANT» is built with bridge and engine aft, contrary to all previously built PSVs. Due to her innovations this ship was elected Ship of the Year 2004 by the Nordic shipping magazine Skipsrevyen.

Mr. Andreas Gaarder, Norway’s chargé d’affaires to Germany, performed the handing over of Skipsrevyen’s awards for 2004 to the ship’s captain, owner, building yard and designer at the SMM exhibition in Hamburg.

SHIP OF THE YEAR 2003 The “G.O. SARS” was awarded SKIPS“SHIP OF THE YEAR” for 2003.

Norwegian Minister of Trade and Industry, Mr. Ansgar Gabrielsen, announced the prize as he opened the Nor-Shipping 2003 Exhibition on 3rd June. The Institute of Marine Research (IMR) and the University of Bergen (UiB) joined forces when ordering the new fishery research vessel “G.O. SARS”, which is possibly the most advanced research vessel in the world.

The vessel was christened by Her Majesty Queen Sonja on the 7th of May 2003 in Bergen, but was handed over from Flekkefjord Slipp & Maskinfabrikk AS to the Owners already on the 25th April 2003.

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SHIP OF THE YEAR 2002 The new pride of the Norwegian Navy KV «Svalbard» – a 103 meters 6300 tonnes icegoing Coast Guard Vessel built by Langsten AS – was delivered from the yard on the 18th of January 2002. Described as the world’s most sophisticated Coast Guard Vessel KV «Svalbard» received SKIPSREVYEN’s SHIP OF THE YEAR award at SMM 2002. Mr Oluf Ulseth, Undersecretary of State of the Norwegian Ministry of Trade and Industry handed over the awards to the ship’s captain, owner and buildingyard.

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SHIP OF THE YEAR 2001 HM King Harald is congratulating captain Ola S. Harsheim of «The World» with SKIPSREVYEN’s «SHIP OF THE YEAR 2001» award. To his right Ms Anna Synnøve Bye, CEO and owner of the building yard Fosen Mek. Verksteder AS. With «The World» as «SHIP OF THE YEAR» Norway entered the Super League of shipbuilding – The Cruise Ship Building Nations. An important step in order to strengthen Norway’s position as a leading shipbuilding nation within all segments of highly complex and sophisticated specialised tonnage.

SHIP OF THE YEAR 2000 In 2000 the world’s first LNG fuelled ferry – M/F «Glutra» – was elected SHIP OF THE YEAR, built by Langsten AS for Norwegian owner Møre og Romsdal Fylkesbåtar AS. The vessel is a technological innovation in a relatively conventional shape. «Glutra» is one of the world’s most environmental friendly vessels when it comes to emissions to air and sea. E.g. the NOx emission is redused by 90 per cent.

The handing over of SKIPSREVYEN’S awards was performed at SMM in Hamburg by Ms. Grete Knudsen, Norwegian Minister of Trade and Industry (right).

SHIP OF THE YEAR 1999 In 1999 the extremely advanced seismic research ship «Geco Eagle», owned by Geco-Prakla and delivered from Bergenbased Mjellem & Karlsen Verft AS, was presented with the «SHIP OF THE YEAR» award. The ship represented a new generation of integrated seismic vessels.

Once again the event took place as part of the official opening ceremony at NorShipping in Oslo. The handing over of the prices was performed by Mr. Lars Sponheim, then Norway’s Minister of Trade and Industry. As the case had been in 1997, also in 1999 H.M. King Harald (centre) took the time to greet the representatives of the Ship, the Owners and the Building yard.

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SHIP OF THE YEAR 1998 In 1998 the handing over of SKIPSREVYEN’s «SHIP OF THE YEAR» awards took place at the international shipping exhibition SMM in Hamburg. A considerable Norwegian representation at the exhibition made the venue a logical choice for the presentation. Winner of the award was the luxurious M/S «Pasiphae», hull no. 67 from Fosen Mek. Verksteder owned by Minoan Lines S.A. in Greece.

The handing over was performed by the Norwegian Ambassador to Germany Mr Morten Wetland (second from right).

SHIP OF THE YEAR 1997 SKIPSREVYEN’s «SHIP OF THE YEAR» 1997 was awarded the chemical tanker M/T «Bow Faith», Hull no.

134 from Kværner Florø AS and owned by Storli/Odfjell ASA. The presentation formed part of the official opening ceremony at Nor-Shipping 1997.

The handing over was performed

by Ms. Grete Knudsen, Norwegian Minister of Trade and Industry (left).

The prestigeous Ship of the Year-award is instituted by the major Norwegian shipping magazine SKIPSREVYEN. Price candidates are nominated by the readers of the magazine, but the final election is the responsibility of a jury consisting of the former MD of the Norwegian Shipowners’ Association Mr. Rolf Sæther; the MD of the sales and marketing organization Norwegian Shipbuilders Mr. Birger Skår; and the publisher of Skipsrevyen Mr. Asle B. Strønen.

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On 3 May 2013 IHC Merwede successfully named and launched Subsea 7’s 550 tons pipelaying vessel, «Seven Waves», at its shipyard in Krimpen aan den IJssel, The Netherlands. The ceremony was carried out by Mrs. Lucia Andrade, the ship’s God Mother and Subsea 7 Brazil’s Vice President Projects & Operations.

The «Seven Waves» is the fifth vessel contracted by Subsea 7 with IHC Merwede’s Offshore division. The other ships were launched and delivered under the names of «Seven Oceans» (pipelaying), «Seven Seas» (pipelaying and construction), «Seven Atlantic» (diving support) and «Seven Pacific» (pipelaying).

Subsea 7 selected IHC Merwede (among others) for this latest vessel due to its efficiency and reliability in delivering all four previous orders on time and meeting the required level of quality.

IHC Offshore & Marine designed the ship in close cooperation with Subsea 7. She will have an overall length of 146 metres, a beam of 30 metres and a Class-2 dynamic positioning system.

The vessel is equipped with a vertical (tiltable) lay system – with 550t top tension capacity – and twin ROVs. She is fitted with two under-deck storage carousels, with a capacity for 2,500t and 1,500t of product respectively. The lay tower can operate at an angle of up to 10° and is fitted with two tensioners, each with a 275t capacity, which can both be retracted clear of the firing line, and two wire centralisers.

The keel-laying ceremony was held one month ahead of schedule and the delivery of the vessel will be as planned in the first half of 2014. This pipelaying ship will be used to develop deep-sea oilfields of up to 2,500 metres off the coast of Brazil on behalf of Petrobras.

Subsea 7 Chief Operating Officer John Evans said: – The «Seven Waves» will mark the next chapter in our Brazilian operation as the first of a new generation of high tension pipelayers contracted to Petrobras. This is a significant milestone in our relationships with both the yard and with our client.

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Subsea construction and Multifunctional offshore vessels

Ulstein Verft’s present orderbook includes a high capacity Subsea Construction vessel contracted by GC Rieber Shipping and a Multifunctional Offshore vessel ordered by Island Offshore / Edison Chouest Offshore.

Both are based on ULSTEIN’s SX121 design.

GC Rieber Shipping’ newbuilding is due for delivery in the first quarter of 2014 and the contracted price was stated as about NOK 800 million.

According to Gunvor Ulstein, CEO in Ulstein Group: – Subsea is one of our focus areas, and we will deliver a state-of-the-art offshore construction vessel (OCV) that will serve the shipowner well in the years to come.

The ship of SX121 design from ULSTEIN is equipped with a dynamic positioning system of the highest class (DP3). The vessel is 130 metres long and 25 metres wide with a top speed of 14.5 knots. She will be equipped with a 250 tons active heave compensated offshore crane with the winch placed below deck. The crane will mainly be used for lifting and lowering heavy equipment from and to the sea bottom. The vessel will carry two ROVs, one is to be launched from the starboard side and the other through a moonpool.

The newbuilding will have diesel electric propulsion and three main azimuth thrusters. The vessel has accommodation for 130 persons and will be constructed in accordance with the latest international environmental regulations.

The vessel will be prepared for a VLS tower (vertical lay system) and a 2,500 ton rotating carousel below deck, to be used for future pipe laying operations. For that

Artist’s impression of the new, ULSTEIN designed, multifunctional offshore vessel for Island Offshore.

reason, the vessel is also equipped with two moonpools, one for future VLS and one for launching the ROV. The newbuilding has been chartered to Ceona for a period of five years – with options for up to further five years. Ceona will equip the vessel with a 270-tons VLS, which is capable of installing flexible pipes and umbilicals in up to 3,000 metres water depth.

Island Offshore / Edison Chouest Offshore

This vessel is prepared and tailored for the well intervention, IMR and SURF segments, and meets the latest requirements for both well intervention and offshore construction work. Delivery is scheduled for May 2014.

– We are very happy that Island Offshore once again has ordered an advanced offshore construction vessel from ULSTEIN. We will do our utmost to deliver a quality vessel that they can benefit from for many years to come, said Gunvor Ulstein, CEO in Ulstein Group.

The ship is based on the proven and solid SX121 design, a platform on which ULSTEIN has previously built five ships (at the time of contracting). She will be

This is how the subsea construction vessel ordered by GC Rieber Shipping is envisaged.

customised to meet Island Offshore’s functional requirements, which are based on their experience from the type of operations the vessel will be performing.

The 130 x 25 metres (L x B) vessel will have the highest standard of dynamic positioning (DP3) and will be equipped to perform subsea operations at depths down to 3,000 metres. The vessel can be rigged for well intervention and is prepared for the laying of flexible pipes and cables on the seabed through a VLS tower (vertical lay system).

An active heave compensated offshore crane with a 250-ton capacity at 14 metres outreach and a below-deck winch will be installed onboard. The vessel will carry two deep-sea work ROVs, one to be launched from the starboard side and one through the vessel’s moonpool. The ship is designed with a large cargo deck for transport of equipment for a multitude of operations.

She will be equipped with diesel electric propulsion and three azimuth main thrusters powered by six large generator sets.

The vessel with a crew capacity of 130 will be built in accordance with the latest international environmental and safety requirements and will meet the most stringent HSE requirements on the Norwegian continental shelf as well as regulations for floating oil and gas installations. Consequently, the ship also complies with the ESD requirements (Emergency Shut-Down). In the event of evacuation, both the starboard and port side life boats can accommodate the entire crew.

Island Offshore currently has four vessels, which were built at Ulstein Verft in the fleet, two of which were built as SX121 designs. u

This Ship of the Year magazine is published by Skipsrevyen AS, PO Box 2613 Liamyrane, N-5828 Bergen, Norway. Editorials: Asle B. Strønen, Jan Einar Zachariassen, Arnt-Ove Skoge and Benedikte Bakkeli. Photos: Skipsrevyen, Morten Halvorsen, STX OSV, Farstad Shipping, Subsea Seven and Harald Valderhaug. Photos from sea trails: Ulstein Group / Per Eide Studio. Interior Photos: Ulstein Group / Per Eide Studio. Interior hangar: Studio Alsvik. Advertisements: Per Haukedal and Morten Lyssand. Unfortunately we can take no responsibility for any uncorrect information published.

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