Offshore Industry 2019 Issue 2

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Hotbeds This year, OTC hOusTOn COnferenCe and exhibiTiOn will CelebraTe iTs 50Th anniversary.

Over The pasT 50 years, eaCh and every shOw has presenTed numerOus new develOpmenTs, indiCaTing the dynamic and innovative character of our industry, and this year, too, it will showcase the enormous variety of the offshore energy business.

A few years ago, not many people would have thought it likely that offshore wind could be present at OTC Houston, an event that takes place in the very heart of the US oil & gas industry. However, as more and more oil and gas operators are expanding their activities towards the renewables industry, it is only logical to have renewables on the agenda of this year’s conference programme. You will be able to read more about this development in this magazine.

In our industry, there is room for almost any discipline, from pure handiwork to hi-tech IT solutions, and from small items to huge objects. It is good to note that both the traditional oil & gas market and the younger renewables market are hotbeds for any number of smart solutions from companies that place a high value on innovation. This leads to the entire offshore energy industry continuously developing and improving in order to meet every new challenge.

No doubt, visitors will be struck by the impressive size of the OTC Houston, necessary to display the thousands of products and services from the hundreds of companies and organisations in attendance.

On a smaller scale, once again, this issue of Offshore Industry is presenting a diversity of companies with their innovative and problem-solving abilities.

Enjoy reading!

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Liebherr Compact Board Offshore Crane Series (CBO) • Lifting capacity: Up to 100 tonnes • Maximum outreach: Up to 63 metres • Compact and space saving design • Minimised tail swing radius of under 4 metres • Innovative maintenance concept • For general purpose applications on platforms and jack-ups or for crane replacements

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Riding the Next Wave ON THE COVER Siemens Gamesa awarded Seajacks with the contract for installing 6MW turbines in phase 2 of the 120MW Formosa 1 offshore windfarm. Ample preparation is needed before Seajack’s Zaratan can start its installation work. One of the companies involved in the vessel’s preparation is Hillebrand (part of ASK Romein).

Photo courtesy of Hillebrand-ASK Romein. Read more on page 50.

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Subsea 7 has announced the award of a substantial contract by BP Exploration for the provision of subsea construction, inspection, repair and maintenance services covering BP’s North Sea-region portfolio of assets West of Shetland and Northern North Sea. Under the terms of the five-year agreement, i-Tech Services will provide a Life of Field support vessel complete with work class and observation class ROVs, capable of performing inspection, survey, intervention, light subsea construction and emergency response services. Offshore activities began in January 2019 using the company’s high-specification Life of Field vessel, the Normand Subsea. Project management and engineering support will be executed from i-Tech Services’ office in Aberdeen, UK.

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news in brief Oceaneering Secures Contract Extension from Equinor Oceaneering has secured a contract renewal from Equinor which covers the provision of maintenance, reliability and integrity management. The contract, which was originally awarded to Oceaneering’s integrity business in 2005 and competitively tendered again in December 2013, has been extended until December 2020. Under the agreement, Oceaneering will provide support to Equinor’s onshore and offshore facilities in Norway, covering a wide spectrum of maintenance, risk and reliability services.

Oceaneering will develop maintenance programmes and procedures, including full maintenance build, advisory and analysis capability as well as digitalisation and visualisation support. This specific contract will be managed from Norway. Under separate agreements, Oceaneering’s asset integrity business also provides maintenance engineering to Equinor from Aberdeen, Houston and Rio De Janeiro.

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Nakilat has signed an agreement with McDermott to form a jointventure (JV) company providing offshore and onshore fabrication services in Qatar. The strategic partnership aims to increase productivity levels at Nakilat’s world-class Erhama Bin Jaber Al Jalahma Shipyard and is developing local construction capabilities to support the increasing demand for the construction of offshore and onshore structures in Qatar. The establishment of the new joint venture is aligned with Qatar’s newly launched localisation programme, which is designed to enhance the resilience of the energy sector’s supply chain. In addition, the programme aims at creating new investment opportunities within the energy sector, which will significantly contribute to Qatar’s economy.

2H Offshore Installs Platform Offshore Malaysia 2H Offshore, a riser and conductor specialist in subsea services group Acteon, has completed the installation of a lightweight, conductor-supported, minimum-facility wellhead platform offshore Sarawak, Malaysia. The innovative design has a lightweight substructure that is supported by the conductors and a lightweight topside that was installed after drilling and completion. Both components were installed using a jack-up drilling rig, which offered substantial time and cost savings. This is the first platform of its kind to be installed using a jackup drilling rig for Petronas in Malaysia. The efficient installation method and partnership with major Sarawak onshore fabrication company OceanMight meant that project execution and completion were achieved within seven months of the project award. This is one of the fastest offshore platform installations to be executed in Malaysia. | Read more on offshore-industry.eu

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news in brief Green Blue Offshore Terminal Opens Facility in Vlissingen Green Blue Offshore Terminal, an initiative of the Prior Group, is opening a new terminal in the port of Vlissingen.

The aim is to offer services to organisations active in the realisation of offshore windfarms and to assist in construction, modification, repair and maintenance activities. The terminal offers 22,000 m2 of workspace and a manufacturing hall of 125 x 35 x 15m. The increasing interest in the port of Vlissingen shown by national and international marine & offshore companies played in important role in the choice of location. Prior Group and ALL NRG have also signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to cooperate in offshore wind projects, starting this year. This collaboration will strengthen the presence of ALL NRG in the port of Vlissingen and other ports in the Netherlands and Belgium.

Scaldis Lifts Norwegian Frigate out of Fjord Scaldis, the Belgian subsidiary of Deme, Jan De Nul Group and HerboschKiere, in cooperation with BOA Offshore, has successfully completed the salvage of the Norwegian frigate KNM Helge Ingstad. Scaldis developed a revolutionary lift method especially for this project, by combining its two heavy-lift vessels Rambiz and Gulliver. With this unique Double Duo Lift method, Scaldis had a combined total lifting capacity of 7,300t at its disposal.

This made it possible to lift the 133m-long and 5,500t-heavy frigate in one piece. In fact, the synchronous functioning of the four cranes allowed the wreck to be lifted in one continuous operation and to be moved into a horizontal position. Last year, the Norwegian frigate collided with the tanker Sola TS in the vicinity of Bergen and sank on the inclined slope of a fjord. The Norwegian marine called on the expertise of Scaldis and BOA Offshore to salvage the shipwreck.

Alpha Sets Sights on Australia One year after entering the Australian wind-energy market, Alpha Offshore Service has successfully completed its first ten projects in the area. The Denmarkbased company, which was acquired by Sparrows Group in 2017, specialises in delivering integrated engineering, maintenance, repair and inspection services to onshore and offshore wind developments.

Alpha expanded into the Australian market in February 2018 to support new and existing clients with operations in West Australia, South Australia and New South Wales.

Over the past twelve months, these ten key campaigns have seen the company implementing wind turbine blade upgrades as well as carrying out main component exchanges for a development which required 26 gears to be upgraded. | Read more on offshore-industry.eu

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Osbit, the offshore technology and engineering company, has secured a contract with Global Marine Group to supply an advanced multi-function pre-lay and backfill subsea plough. The plough, named Scion 240, represents the fourth major trenching-system contract Osbit has secured in two years, and will deliver a step-change in ploughing technology. The Scion 240 reduces the cost of offshore wind by minimising the operational risk and the time required to install subsea cables. The system is fully subseaadjustable and features an extensive surveillance suite for accurate route tracking and effective trenching. The Scion 240 can also be reconfigured into backfill mode, which uses a control and surveillance suite to monitor the cable and trench profile, enabling reliable backfilling whilst ensuring the safety of the cable.

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Liebherr’s maritime customer service is carrying out an extraordinary modernisation project on Sakhalin Energy’s Molikpaq offshore platform off the Russian island of Sakhalin. Two ram luffing offshore cranes, type RL 1500 are going to be completely renewed. An existing crane, type BOS 1900 will be upgraded with the same generation control system as the RL 1500. Molikpaq, operated by Sakhalin Energy, was the first Russian offshore oil production platform. Commercial oil production from the platform started in 1999. Since December 2008, oil from the platform has streamed through the transSakhalin pipeline system to the Prigorodnoye production complex oil export terminal. After two decades of continuous operation, the existing three Liebherr offshore cranes now need to be renewed. In terms of planning, logistics, technology and craftsmanship, this is an extraordinarily demanding conversion project. Several Liebherr companies are cooperating with each other to implement the project.

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For 50 years, OTC has been encouraging scientists and engineers to develop innovative offshore energy technologies.

Celebrating 50 Years of Legacy OTC’s GOlden AnniversAry The OffshOre TechnOlOgy cOnference (OTc) shOwcases leading-edge TechnOlOgy fOr OffshOre drillinG, explOrATiOn, prOduCTiOn, And envirOnmenTAl prOTeCTiOn. all photos COurTesy Of OTC

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his year, the conference is celebrating its golden anniversary, attracting more attendees and exhibiting companies from around the globe than ever before. These energy professionals meet to exchange ideas and opinions to advance scientific and technical knowledge for offshore resources and environmental matters. OTc gives them access to leading-edge technical information, the industry’s largest equipment exhibition, and valuable new professional contacts. since its launch in houston in 1969, the summit has made an economic impact to the tune of billions of dollars. Over the years, OTc has expanded technically and globally, with the arctic Technology conference, OTc Brasil, and OTc asia. it has grown into a stable and valued event for industry executives, engineers, managers, and scientists. The technical programme offers special sessions on significant industry topics, such as the future of petroleum and the challenges facing the industry in meeting the increasing demand for energy. it is held annually at the nrg park in houston, Texas.

OTC’s 50 Years’ Legacy

for 50 years, OTc has been encouraging scientists and engineers to develop innovative technologies that can tap into the potential of offshore energy sources. its large international participation provides excellent opportunities for sharing technology, expertise and products on a global scale. OTc brings together industry leaders, investors, buyers, entrepreneurs, developing markets and business partnerships. it has been a successful event right from the first edition in 1969. That first year, 368 companies exhibited, attracting around 2,800 visitors. in the course of the years, the event has seen substantial growth, both in size and worldwide participation.

OTc’s golden anniversary celebration started last year by focusing on subjects such as the current state of the industry, reducing costs and improving overall value, breakthrough technologies in a low oil price environment, and industry-leading safety practices, in addition to recurring topics. OTc 2018 welcomed over 61,300 attendees from more

than 100 countries, while the exhibition covered more than 54,000m2, including outdoor exhibits. The 2018 conference also had more than 2,300 exhibiting companies representing 44 countries. nearly 300 were new exhibitors, and international companies made up 55% of exhibitors. wafik Beydoun, 2018 OTc chairman of the Board of directors, was very pleased with last year’s attendance, as it was above the 52,570 average of OTc’s previous 48 editions. with the 2019 exhibition space in nrg center sold out even before the 2018 event, this year’s attendance might just break those records.

What’s New this Year

OTc 2019 will have a general opening session on Monday morning, 6 May, entitled ‘OTc’s golden anniversary Opening session: The next 50 years of Offshore developments’. at this opening, various industry executives, such as the president of Total, the ceO of TechnipfMc, the ceO of siemens gas and Power, the president of BP america and the cOO of equinor to name but a few, will explore how companies are preparing for the brave new world of digitalisation, automation, and machine learning. They will share their vision for the future of offshore e&P operations. from Monday to wednesday, OTc will feature a new programme called the ‘around the world series.’ global industry leaders will discuss new licensing and business opportunities, as well as recently introduced technologies. This is where the latest information will be shared from principals representing australia, norway, Mexico, france, United Kingdom, israel, canada, and Guyana.

Special Events University R&D Showcase The OTc University r&d showcase provides universities with the opportunity to share with attendees their current and planned r&d projects that are relevant to offshore technology. This year will feature presentations by the University of Texas at austin, the University of Oklahoma, rice

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Attendees check out exhibits on the show floor during the demos at MillHog booth at OTC 2018.

university, the university of Houston and the new Mexico institute of Mining and Technology.

Rice Alliance Startup Roundup at OTC The rice alliance startup roundup at the OTc is a fast-paced event that will showcase

approximately 50 emerging and growing energy technology companies. each company will have 2-3 minutes to provide a quick pitch about their company, followed by an informal reception. it is an excellent opportunity for attendees to learn more about emerging businesses, and enable potential partnerships and investments. The technologies include the latest innovations related to artificial lift optimisation; flare gas energy recovery; high-performance corrosion coatings; big data analytics tools; hydraulic fracturing optimisation; biological remediation; efficient, distributed power generation; enhanced rate of penetration tools; robotic marine vehicles; downhole submersible pump enhancements; industrial ioT (internet of Things) applications; smaller, lighter, higher-temperature heat exchangers; multiphase, high-ratio gas compression technology; sensors for reservoir monitoring and more.

Energy Education Institute The energy education institute conducts two events, one for high school students and another for all grade level teachers.

Teachers and students will participate in grade-appropriate hands-on energy

exploration experiments provided by the need Project, the Us’s leading provider of energy education programmes and materials to schools.

Golden Anniversary Gala Dinner

The OTC Golden Anniversary Gala dinner will recognise the OTc distinguished achievement award recipients and raise funds for spindletop charities. spindletop has contributed millions to aid programmes supporting at-risk youth since 1966. The gala dinner will also provide an excellent opportunity for industry leaders to network with colleagues from around the world.

The dinner, awards presentation and beneficiary recognition will be held on sunday, 5 may. The conference will recognise carlos Mastrangelo for individual achievement, the exxonMobil-operated hebron Offshore Project for institutional achievement, and david Baldwin will be given the hoover Medal. i. 2019.otcnet.org

Activities: Sinus Jevi Electric heating is based in Medemblik, the Netherlands and from there operates as the Electrical Heating specialist and supplier throughout the world.

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We serve several industries such as the Petrochemical On- and Offshore industry, the Chemical and Process industry, Food, Building and other industries with electrical heating products and associated controls equipment.

As one of the pioneers in the field of Explosion proof Heating equipment we today still operate at the forefront. We run IEC-Ex as well as Atex and TR-CU Ex- certified product lines.

Where: nrg Park, houston, Texas, Usa When: 6 - 9 May 2019 Monday, 6 May 09:00 - 17:30 Tuesday, 7 May 09:00 - 17:30 wednesday, 8 May 09:00 - 17:30 Thursday, 9 May 09:00 - 14:00

For all Heaters we can offer the appropriate Control Panel of our own design.

Both our engineered and our standardized products are ATEX and IEC-Ex certified. The associated Vessels are engineered and calculated to EN 13445, ASME-VIII, RtoD or AD2000.

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Who attends: engineers, technicians, executives, operators, scientists and managers from more than 100 countries and all fields in the offshore energy sector.

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Who Can You Meet At OTC Houston?

On the following pages, a number of the companies exhibiting at this year’s OTc houston give short presentations of themselves. Together with this selection, all the exhibiting companies will be very pleased to see you at their booths. an overview of all company booth numbers is listed on the tradeshow’s website at 2019.otcnet.org.

Jan De Nul Group

Red Box Energy Services

Jan de nul group is happy to invite you to booth 4960 at the nrg Centre.

The group’s experts would like to take this meet-and-greet opportunity to provide more information on specialised services for the installation of submarine cables, umbilicals, foundations and platforms. They will demonstrate the full potential of their recently acquired jack-up vessel Taillevent, the cable and umbilical laying vessel isaac newton, and the multipurpose vessels adhémar de saint-Venant & daniel Bernoulli – ideally equipped to realise a variety of offshore energy projects. Boasting an integrated approach from design to execution, Jan de nul group delivers innovative offshore energy solutions with a highJAN DE NUL tech, modern offshore fleet and GROUP international teams of highly educated BOOTh NO. experts at the ready.

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red Box energy services provides module transportation services for lng liquefaction Projects in remote arctic locations with their Polar class (Pc3) heavy Transport Vessels audax and Pugnax. These identical vessels can safely navigate above the arctic circle all year round without escort, and are capable of loading, transporting and discharging up to two modules weighing 10,000t each. The vessels have an open, ice-free deck area to facilitate the unrestricted side and stern loadout and discharge of modules as long as 80m with a beam of 45m. as of 2016, they have been navigating round the clock; delivering modules at the yamal Peninsula while safely navigating 48,000km through ice-covered waters.

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Rolloos for over 50 years, rolloos has served its clients with innovative and dedicated solutions, improving safety and efficiency in three major industries: oil & gas, special marine, and renewable energy. Their expertise in sophisticated ccTV systems and video analytics provides intelligent insights on offshore operations, while the wireless communication and connectivity ensure that these operations run safely, efficiently and cost-effectively. Machine learning and data analytics improve performance with accurate data insights. rolloos’ dedicated and experienced team of engineers is fully committed to developing the best solution possible, offering the essential tools to centralise knowledge and experience. interested in knowing more about rolloos solutions? Meet the dedicated team at OTc!

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is topics will address the offshore wind industry in the US and give an update on the US Offshore Regulatory Environment. In an interview with Offshore Industry, Mr Cruickshank shares his vision on Marine Renewables.

Q: What are the recent changes in the US offshore laws and regulations?

A: In 2009, the US Department of the Interior announced final regulations for the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Renewable Energy Program, which was authorised by the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (EPAct). These regulations provide a framework for issuing leases, easements and rights-of-way for OCS

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activities that support the production and transmission of energy from sources other than oil and natural gas. Since that time, the offshore wind market has been maturing quickly in Europe and Asia, and the cost of offshore wind energy is now trending downward. This is the result of experience, increased competition in the offshore wind market and innovation. learning from our European counterparts and working with our engaged stakeholders, the Department is exploring ways to increase the efficiency and predictability of offshore wind regulations and leasing in the US. In August 2017, the Administration announced Executive Order 13807 to streamline the review and permitting of infrastructure projects – including offshore wind projects.

To improve the timeliness of federal permitting, Federal agencies with a role in the permitting process for a major infrastructure project must work together to develop a single permitting timetable for the necessary environmental review and authorisation decisions, prepare a single Environmental Impact Statement and sign a single Record of Decision. This will dramatically expedite the renewable energy development process moving forward.

Q: What are the problems that the US encounters when it comes to constructing offshore windfarms?

A: whether we are talking about offshore oil and gas, offshore renewable energy or offshore sand and gravel for coastal restoration projects, BOEM’s mandate to manage approximately 2.5 billion acres on the Outer Continental Shelf is no small task.

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BOEM depends on data to make its decisions on how to reduce and avoid multiple-use conflicts – whether within the agency or with other ocean users – such as national security, ocean energy facilities, commercial and recreational fishing, ocean aquaculture, maritime commerce and navigation, tribal interests, critical undersea infrastructure and other ocean uses. For example, the Department regularly engages with commercial and recreational fishermen to ensure that it fully understands their concerns from both a biological and socioeconomic impact perspective. This is why over the past several years, the Department has held more than 100 meetings with commercial fishermen, to identify important fishing locations and best management

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OTC HOUSTON 2019 practices. As such, lessees will be expected to develop fisheries communication plans and identify fishery liaisons to serve as primary points of contact with the fishing community. Another way BOEM works with its diverse stakeholders is through intergovernmental task forces. These task forces bring together members of local, state and tribal governments and federal agencies to discuss stakeholder issues, exchange data and information and identify potential conflicts – and possible solutions – early in the planning and leasing process.

Q: In which way (and for how long) will European companies stay involved in the development of offshore windfarms in the US? A: A number of European companies have expressed interest in the US wind market and have offshore wind leases. Several of these companies are global leaders in the offshore wind industry, and we would expect them to stay active in the US as the domestic market grows. Their experience and expertise will be beneficial to the continued development of the industry. Recent analysis suggests that much of the cost-reduction progress seen in European markets can translate to the US as developers leverage best-available European technologies and adapt them to the unique conditions of the US. BOEM often incorporates lessons learned from our international partners. For example, BOEM has reviewed and used environmental monitoring data and peerreviewed publications from offshore wind projects in the North Sea and elsewhere in Europe in the environmental assessment of offshore wind energy projects in the US. BOEM has also participated in information exchanges with fishermen from the UK who live and work alongside that country’s offshore wind projects. These information exchanges have contributed to BOEM’s development of best management practices, including the use of fisheries liaisons.

Q: In which way can renewable energy strengthen the oil and gas industry?

A: This Administration’s America First Offshore Energy Strategy relies on using all of the tools in our toolbox to help power America, of which offshore wind energy is one. The Department is committed to a diverse energy portfolio and recognises that wind energy plays a role in securing the Nation’s energy independence and supporting economic growth. I think the oil and gas industry understands this. That is why you have major companies that have historically focused on oil and gas, such as

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Turbines at Block Island Windfarm.

The first US offshore windfarm.

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Equinor and Shell, investing in the offshore wind space. The intense interest in wind energy was evident this past December, when the Department auctioned three areas offshore Massachusetts for more than USD 400 (EUR 357) million. This recordsetting auction illustrates industry excitement. In addition, companies that provide products and services to the oil and gas industry can be part of the supply chain for offshore wind projects. For example, the jacket foundations built for the Block Island Wind Farm were fabricated in a yard that has long built similar structures for Gulf of Mexico oil and gas projects. This provides

the dual benefit of the offshore wind sector benefiting from the experience in offshore construction and services available in this country, and the support industries having another viable market for their products during times when oil and gas activities may be at a low point in the business cycle.

Increasing domestic energy production promotes economic development and energy security. Both BOEM’s conventional and renewable energy programmes contribute to the Administration’s comprehensive effort to secure the Nation’s energy future.

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OTC HOUSTON 2019 December 2016 – when Deepwater Wind commissioned the Block Island Wind Farm – several states, including Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey and Maryland have pursued policies to bring more incentives to the development of offshore wind. These policies include procurement targets for offshore wind and offshore renewable energy credits that could support almost 17,000MW of capacity. Meanwhile, interest in the West Coast continues to grow where water depths are deeper closer to shore and floating technology would be required for offshore windfarms. BOEM recently issued a Call for Information and Nominations offshore California and received substantial interest as a result.

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Q: When will more offshore farms be built in the US? A: To date, the Department has leased nearly 1.7 million acres in the OCS for offshore wind development. We will soon have fifteen active leases on the Atlantic and have received USD 473 (EUR 422) million in bonus bids. Collectively, these leases have a potential capacity of more than 19GW of energy and further solidify our nation’s energy future. In addition to leasing, we are also seeing an increase in wind energy Site Assessment Plans and Construction and Operations Plans. The Department has approved seven Site Assessment Plans and is currently reviewing two Construction and Operations Plans. We anticipate receiving up to nine additional Construction and Operations Plans in the next twelve months.

Site Assessment plans contain detailed construction proposals for meteorological towers or buoys. They also outline how the lessee would conduct site characterisation surveys and studies. The first OCS offshore wind facility could start offshore construction as early as 2020.

Q: How is the East Coast of the US developing versus the West Coast?

A: On the East Coast, there are soon to be fifteen active leases for wind energy development from Massachusetts to North Carolina that could support more than 19GW of capacity. This is a result of a shallow, sloping continental shelf, advancing technology and state leadership. Since

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Q: With the enormous amount of coastline available, it looks like the US is all set for successful renewable development – what developments are taking place to ensure a successful offshore wind industry?

A: At BOEM, we are taking meaningful steps to set the stage for achieving a vibrant offshore wind industry here in the US, such as:

At BOEM, we are taking meaningful steps to set the stage for achieving a vibrant offshore wind industry here in the US. Future leasing. We know the future of the wind industry requires a pipeline of projects. And that is more than just the leases that we have already issued. It requires us to identify additional areas that may be suitable for possible future leases.

There is strong interest from states, industry and other stakeholder groups to see this happen and we are fully engaged with all of them to assess a path forward for future leasing activities. In the near-term, we could see a lease sale offshore New York and New Jersey in 2020, with one offshore California shortly after that.

together to develop a single permitting timetable for the necessary environmental review and authorisation decisions, prepare a single Environmental Impact Statement, and sign a single Record of Decision. Doing so will expedite the renewable energy development process. In addition, BOEM has issued draft guidelines for the use of a Design Envelope approach in Construction and Operations Plans, which we expect to finalise later this year. The draft guidelines will afford developers a degree of flexibility and allow them to make certain projectdesign decisions – such as which turbines to use – at the more commercially advantageous time later in the projectdevelopment process. Additionally, the Design Envelope approach allows the Department to analyse the environmental impacts of the proposed project in a manner that could reduce or eliminate the need for subsequent environmental and technical reviews.

Stakeholder engagement. Of course, any development on the OCS must consider how these activities can affect other ocean users and the marine environment. That is why engaging stakeholders – including government agencies, elected officials, environmental organisations, fishing communities, and others – is such an essential part of our renewable energy programme. For example, with respect to potential impacts on commercial fisheries, BOEM has held and participated in multiple workshops over the past several years with fishermen to develop best management practices for offshore wind projects. As a result of these workshops BOEM has issued guidance to developers recommending fisheries communication plans and fisheries liaisons to ensure continually open communication between the two groups.

To date, all US offshore wind lessees have adopted this practice. i. boem.gov

Improving processes. Federal agencies with a role in the permitting process for a major infrastructure project are directed to work

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Exotech is currently in the process of qualifying the butt weld for the Shell Vito Top Stress Joint (TSJ) for the X65 riser.

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ogan industries is a major player in the manufacturing and supply of innovative mechanical and hydraulic systems to the global oil & gas, us steel, dredging, heavy construction, and military industries. The company’s primary focus is on providing hydraulic solutions that enhance their customer’s operations by designing a specific solution for their needs. logan is sought after for providing a variety of hydraulic new design equipment that includes hydraulic handling systems, heave compensation systems, ballast control systems, large and small-bore cylinders, PleT handling systems, reelers, riser gimbal systems, inches, spoolers, and much more. it also provides full-service capability for offshore and land-based service,

maintenance, and repairs. Verolme special equipment is a leading manufacturer of advanced and high-quality marine scrubbers, pressure vessels, and heat exchangers for high temperature, high pressure, and high corrosion environments. its customers are global players in the oil & gas, (petro) chemical, and Poly silica industries. Verolme is also known for its capabilities to process zirconium, titanium, and nickel alloys. it is the global specialist in 800h materials. exotech is a highly qualified and reliable manufacturer of industrial equipment. in accordance with strict quality standards, the design, manufacturing, testing, and servicing of sophisticated products that match the exact requirements and

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Joining forces will thus provide a unique combination of knowledge and production capacity worldwide. specifications of clients is done in-house, including so-called ‘clean room’ production.

The company has extensive experience in working with zirconium, titanium, and nickel alloys.

Unique Combination

Exotech has been specialising in welding risers (both clad overlay of flanges and butt welds) since 2012. In 2017, they started with the internal diameter overlay welding of SCR joints, using a unique welding machine nick-named Cladiator1. This Cladiator handles lengths of up to 19m and internal diameters of 130mm. Exotech is currently in the process of qualifying the butt weld for the Shell Vito Top Stress Joint (TSJ) for the X65 riser. This is the most critical joint to be welded for these risers connecting the sub-sea well infrastructure to the semi-submersible platform. Vito is located 240km southeast of New Orleans, in

the Gulf of Mexico. The field is located beneath more than 1,200m of water.

By joining the PTD Group, Exotech gains better access to the offshore business located in the Houston area, where Logan Industries is a well-known company for their riser tensioners. Together with Logan Industries and Verolme Special Equipment, they will fabricate new and refurbish old equipment, both in Europe and the US. By opening a new workshop for manufacturing higher alloy equipment near Houston, the PTD Group increases its capacity to design and fabricate this special equipment close to the business.

The PTD Group will in the nearby future expand to the Far East. The group is also developing plans to become active in other regions. Joining forces will thus provide a unique combination of knowledge and production capacity worldwide. i. exotech.nl By joining the PTD Group, Exotech gains better access to the offshore business.

Verolme Special Equipment is a leading manufacturer of, among other things, advanced and highquality marine scrubbers.

Logan is sought after for providing a variety of hydraulic new design equipment, including heave compensation systems.

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Transforming Information into Insights In the Industry, beIng able to keep a clear and contInuous vIew of operatIons Is essentIal for effIcIency and safety. thIs can be obtained in multiple ways, often with the help of a broad range of devices, such as sensors and CCTV systems. all images courtesy of rolloos

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n this case, it sometimes looks as if the more complex a solution is, the better, but for Rolloos, this does not necessarily have to be the case. In fact, this Dutch company prefers to strive for robust and smart simplicity. As Joost Lasschuit, Managing Director at Rolloos, explains: “Why would you use a sledgehammer to crack a nut? It has always been our aim to look for the best fit-for-purpose solution for our customers, not to look for the most complicated. So far, this has resulted in many loyal customers within the industry.”

Innovative Solutions

Rolloos is a third-generation family company that creates cutting-edge solutions which contribute to a more efficient and safe heavy industry. Rolloos’ expertise lies in CCTV, connectivity, cyber security, data analytics and weighing systems. Through these solutions, the company transforms information into insights, which can be made available across all aspects of harsh and hazardous operations. Rolloos’ key strength is represented by its competence and proficiency in developing innovative

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Using artificial intelligence and deep learning methods, the cameras know when someone is entering a red zone or even approaching one.

Rolloos creates valuable insights that can improve operational quality, efficiency, and safety in the offshore industry.

Flexible and robust solutions, such as OSIsoft PI and Viewport, are easy-to-use tools for the synchronisation, structuring, presentation, analysis and distribution of data.

solutions that are easy to install, implement and operate. Mr Lasschuit says, “Offshore operations benefit greatly from our expertise in creating solutions for remote and harsh environments. Our knowledge and experience with low bandwidth challenges and certified systems enable our customers to control every day’s challenges and risks. Our products are weatherprotected and are designed to handle heavy impact, high-temperature ranges, and vibrations.”

Red Zone Monitoring

The perfect example of the way Rolloos works is the Red Zone Monitoring System.

Mr Lasschuit explains, “On the drill floor, people may be required to perform specific jobs, such as placing manual slips in areas where heavy equipment can be moving around: the so-called red zones. One approach to prevent these hazardous

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Our Red Zone Monitoring System is as easy as crossing the road. situations is to fully automate the process.

However, for most existing rigs, this is not a viable option, irrespective of whether it is even advisable. Another approach is to strengthen the discipline of the crew through stricter procedures, training and signing. But year after year, serious accidents show that this is not a 100% guarantee for success. This is why we have created our Red Zone Monitoring System.”

The Red Zone Monitoring video-analyticsdriven platform informs the crew when red zones are breached. “For this system, we first configure the desired operational procedures per situation”, Mr Lasschuit explains. “Then the various red zones are mapped in a Red Zone Matrix indicating the places which crew should avoid when certain machine operations are being performed.”

In addition, a number of cameras are installed to constantly monitor the whereabouts of people on the drill floor.

Using artificial intelligence and deep learning methods, these cameras know when someone is entering a red zone or even approaching one. Apart from the software and cameras, the system’s traffic lights are probably the most important part.

“It is as easy as crossing the road”, Mr Lasschuit says. “When the lights are green, it is safe for the crew to walk and

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work in the red zone. When the lights are red, people know they must keep out of the red zone. If someone enters a red zone, a signal is given with the red light flashing and an alarm will sound. At that moment, the driller, who has a full view of the drill floor through the live user interface, can decide whether or not to stop the operation, depending on how the person entering the red zone responds to the alarm. With the traffic lights, crew always know the situation on the work floor, but in an interactive way, as they constantly have to be aware of what they are doing. This means they do not have a false sense of security.”

Tugger Load Monitoring

An inventive system, designed by Rolloos for safe lifting and hoisting, is the Tugger Load Monitoring System (TLMS). “Tugger winches are widely used for lifting purposes on the drill floor”, Mr Lasschuit continues.

“They have a lot of advantages as they are easy to operate and maintain, and they also represent a cheap and efficient tool for lifting and moving diverse types of loads around the drill floor. But the main drawback of the tuggers is the fact that they lack real-time awareness regarding the actual load that is being lifted. Tuggers only have an on/off mode, and this means they will try to lift anything, without taking its maximum loading capacity into account.

Furthermore, the decision whether or not a load can be heaved safely and securely is

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Tugger load monitoring: the shackle transmits realtime weight data wirelessly to the main display and to the zone 1 handsets.

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for every existing or new-to-build drilling asset. “The basic idea behind our TLMS is a load shackle equipped with a straingauged load pin. The top sheave of the tugger is connected with the shackle, enabling it to accurately measure the weight of the load”, Mr Lasschuit says. The shackle transmits real-time weight data wirelessly to the main display and to the zone 1 handsets. The receiving display is then wired to flexible combinations of displays. The system is also equipped with a sounder and a number of beacons to inform the operators and the drill crew as soon as the shackle registers a defined set-load, indicating the danger of potential overload.

Valuable Insights

In the industry, being able to keep a clear and continuous view of operations is essential for efficiency and safety.

We create valuable insights that can improve operational quality, efficiency, and safety.

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assessed and determined solely by the tugger operator and, in most cases, lifting operations continue even when the operation is hindered by obstacles. This general scarcity of information on the load being lifted often leads to tugger overload failures and even accidents.”

According to Mr Lasschuit, many different approaches have been attempted, but existing solutions are often inaccurate or far too complex, and therefore economically unappealing. Rolloos’ solution, on the other hand, has been designed to fulfil the requirements of tugger lifting operations in a perfect way: simply and cost-efficiently, and suitable

Apart from generating real-time improvement in safety and efficiency, Rolloos’ systems also include the collection of an enormous amount of data.

Mr Lasschuit explains, “People and equipment generate abundant knowledge and experience. This can be in the form of documents such as manuals and service reports, but it can also be data collected from sensors and CCTV systems such as those designed by Rolloos, and from our machine learning methods.” For companies it can be challenging to interpret the data and to share it throughout the organisation, and, as Mr Lasschuit states, “This really is a wasted opportunity.” He concludes, “To stay competitive, companies must continually innovate, improve and streamline their operations. But accurately identifying how and where to improve can be challenging. Especially when the data that holds the answers is scattered through the organisation among different, often incompatible, systems, formats, and processes. Our flexible and robust solutions, such as OSIsoft PI and Viewport, are easy-to-use tools for the synchronisation, structuring, presentation, analysis and distribution of data. In this way, we create valuable insights that can improve operational quality, efficiency, and safety.” i. rolloos.com

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Riding the Next Wave AuTO-REMOTE OffShORE OPERATIONS INCREASED AuTOMATION, WhEThER IN ThE fORM Of DECISION SuPPORT, REMOTE OPERATION OR AuTONOMy, hAS ThE POTENTIAL TO IMPROVE ThE SAfETy, EffICIENCy AND environmental performance of shipping and offshore operations. In this article, experts from DNV GL discuss the developments, ambitions and challenges behind shifting more offshore operations to remote, automated and autonomous operations.

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n order to reap the full potential of remote operations, the offshore industry needs a robust set of standards that enables new systems to reach the market and ensure that these technologies are safely implemented. “DNV GL issued a class guideline for ‘Autonomous and Remotely Operated Ships’ in September of 2018”, reports Are Jørgensen, DNV GL’s Project Manager for the guidelines. “We want to help build a safety culture around new technologies for autonomous and remotely operated ships. A lot of this knowledge can be applied to offshore operations, but not everything. In shipping, we have divided ship functions into engineering and navigational systems. We believe that categories need to be established for offshore, too, such as supply and installations, in order to reflect how much effort is needed to achieve safe, autonomous operations in particular areas.”

Reasons to Automate: The Big Three

There are three principal reasons to automate, Mr Jørgensen explains, none of which have anything to do with automation as such. “The first is the business case,

whether it can help the operator to earn more money. Reduced operating expenditure (OPEX) is still the main benefit to come from automated and remote operations”, he says, “due to reduced crew costs.” But he points out that capital expenditure (CAPEX) can also be reduced in some cases, as fewer people performing operations means fewer systems being needed to accommodate and protect workers. The next reason is safety, as the technology helps keep the crew safer by allowing them to work from a remote environment such as a control room on land, rather than on the deck of a platform or a ship. Automated control and alarm systems can also contribute to reducing the risk of accidents. The third is protecting the environment. “Environmental gains from reduced emissions are easy to identify in logistical operations, such as platform supply, but perhaps not so easy to track in platform operation. The main benefit of automation might be in reducing the risk of spills.” Overall, Mr Jørgensen says, the big benefit of automation and remote control is allowing one person to do more. “Not just one operator on one well operation or one captain on one ship, but one person

Hrönn is a light-duty, offshore autonomous utility ship servicing the offshore energy.

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responsible for supervising and performing many tasks.”

Software at the Core

Per Arild Åland, Business Development Manager Offshore Class at DNV GL, raises the issue of increasing complexity in software-based control systems in the maritime and offshore industry. “Our way of addressing software performance today does not entirely match the complexity of future systems that are under development, and we have to remember that this trend toward complexity will accelerate as we go

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forward.” In response, DNV GL is now introducing a scheme where software integrity is separately verified as a part of the regular control-system certification. This includes a selection of important systems being installed on board DNV GL–classed vessels and offshore units, including drilling equipment, pipeline and cable-laying systems, walk-to-work gangways and offshore cranes. “The work we have been doing to prepare for more softwareintensive verification of central systems is an important element in preparing for more remote and autonomous operations of

offshore functions”, Mr Åland explains.

“Simulation-based software-testing is a cost-efficient approach to verify integrity and performance according to DNV GL’s rules and standards. It is being prepared and tested in close cooperation with marine and offshore vendors.”

How Software Simulation Testing Works

“Instead of using a physical asset, we create a virtual system in a simulator”, Mr Åland continues. “It is more of a digital cousin than a digital twin, because we can limit

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the scope to include models of the sensors, actuators and physical equipment that are a part of the control system loop.” using virtual, simulator-based testing platforms allows for quick testing, without risk to personnel, assets or the environment. “We can also test earlier in the development process and incorporate more resources, without geographical restrictions”, Mr Åland adds. DNV GL has integrated its methodology into regular control system certification schemes, enhancing their ability to address and evaluate how well software contributes to the total control and safety system performance. “Testing can also be hooked up to the design development process. We can use the manufacturer’s simulator for testing and apply results in the control system certification. This means that the manufacturer does not need to do much extra work to have their systems tested in a virtual environment.”

Together in The Cloud

Mr Åland reports that they have tuned the qualification process to make it more industrialised and add value for the end user in the supply chain. “When an owner orders a machine, the software performance has also been separately verified according

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to safety performance. In addition to improving operational efficiency, this is very cost and time-effective.” The next step, he says, is cloud-based testing. “We can emulate the control system and upload it to the cloud, test planned improvements and include them in a simulation platform.

Together with SINTEf and several others, we are currently involved in a joint industry project (JIP) on co-simulation of standardised models on an open-source simulation platform.” Mr Åland characterises DNV GL’s standards as an industrial meeting place, forming a basis for trust in the supply chain, with software integrity being verified in the process. “Safety systems and others which are critical to automated and remote operations, and to future autonomy, are software-driven. We have entire grids of complex systems and machines with software as the glue holding them together.

If we are going to make real progress towards autonomy, there needs to be a common sense of urgency in the industry to pursue a more comprehensive verification of software-intensive systems.”

years on, advances in offshore auto-remote technology are picking up speed. Some recent examples: • iSuRVEy have recently completed what was reported to be the first-ever remote drilling rig positioning project.

• Equinor has converted its Valemon platform to remote control from land, as well as opening a new fully automatic, unmanned and remote platform on the Oseberg field in 2018. It has also opened two onshore centres: one for centralised support of integrated operations and one for drilling operations.

• Oceaneering has launched a new batterypowered ROV capable of operating for extended periods of time without having to be recovered to the surface. It also employs machine vision learning and augmented reality technologies. i. dnvgl.com

Projects at a Glance

Remote surveillance and control of offshore and subsea operations appeared on the industry stage back in the 1990s. Twenty

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The CP-8001 off the coast of Japan.

Advanced Earthquake Analyses pIonEErInG TEChnoloGy ThErE IS A SIGnIFICAnT GrowTh In InTErEST In EArThquAkE AnAlySES For oFFShorE wInd projECTS duE to the proliferation of projects in the emerging wind energy markets in the Far East, mainly Taiwan and japan. all images CourTESy oF GuSToMSC

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here are considerable installation jack-up design challenges which can be encountered in these regions, such as cyclone wind loads, very soft foundations, large water depths and earthquake loading.

For many design drivers, the industry can lean on the vast experience of the offshore wind sector and related offshore activities in oil & gas, but for earthquakes with extreme magnitudes, such as those which can occur in the Far East, the experience is limited.

This topic requires a great deal of attention,

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as earthquake design loads are a major design driver for wind turbine foundations and installation jack-ups.

Earthquake analyses for installation jack-ups show some differences when compared to the earthquake analyses for wind turbine foundations. wind turbine foundations are designed for a single site with one set of specific parameters, whilst the installation unit needs to be suitable for many sites during its lifetime. This leads to a challenging combination of varying design parameters, such as loading conditions, water depths, soil conditions and earthquake magnitude and characteristics.

The designer of these units needs to carefully consider the right balance between these characteristics to enable efficient operation in all areas. The fact that a wind turbine installation jack-up carries over 100 people on board also raises the design requirements in relation to earthquakes and highest levels of safety.

New Designs

For the Asian projects in the near future, jack-ups could be transported from Europe, but these will need to be verified to withstand extreme earthquake events, as they are not part of the design basis.

GustoMSC provides engineering and consultancy support for this existing installation jack-up fleet. In addition, the company is currently working with several potential operators to develop new installation jack-ups for the Far East region, with extreme earthquake events being taken into consideration right from an early design phase. This allows for an optimised design, where seismic resistance can be assured with minimal cost and weight.

GustoMSC provides simulations in the frequency domain for generic seismic analysis and screening purposes. These simulations have been used for earthquake analyses of jack-ups operating in Europe and are generally adequate for these mild

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offshore Vessels seismic regions. The approach can be considered to be on the conservative side, which is fully acceptable when it does not govern the design and associated cost of the unit. when the earthquake design loads start driving the design, as with the projects planned in the seismic-intensive areas, advanced earthquake analyses are required for site-specific feasibility studies and newbuild ambitions.

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The first wind turbine installation jack-up built in japan, penta-ocean’s Cp-8001, is an important milestone for the japanese offshore wind development off the coast of japan. From the start, this unit, a GustoMSC Gj-3750C-type design, took account of the severe earthquakes in this region. For future projects, the company will support the operator with site-specific earthquake analyses and feasibility studies.

In addition to the frequency-domain method, GustoMSC has developed advanced time-domain analysis capability in which scaled historical earthquakes are applied to a structural model for in-depth and sitespecific studies for situations in which high structural and foundation utilisations are expected. That is why this type of analysis is appropriate for more severe seismic regions.

The time-history analyses include soil structure interaction, non-linear material and structural behaviour. This method is more realistic and less conservative, and it allows for an enhanced investigation of the local structural parts of the jack-up, such the helideck and crane.

The structural verification of the main crane onboard a wind turbine installation jack-up is an important area of attention. In other offshore crane operations, one might consider the coincidence of an earthquake with a heavy lift as an unlikely event; in offshore wind installation, however, the crane is used so frequently that this philosophy is no longer applicable. To accommodate this, the earthquake analysis is currently used in a probabilistic manner for GustoMSC crane designs and verification. The coupled dynamic system of the jack-up and crane is required for such analysis and the company’s unique position as designer of both allows them to further develop such analysis, supplying the future operator with an optimised and integrated design.

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The Blue Sky is the Limit diesel parTiculaTe filTering for offshore vessels

Today, many efforTs are being made To reduce The ecological fooTprinT of offshore shipping operaTions, and, as in any relaTively new business, finding the right solution is subject to the particular point of view. For Jan De Nul Group, it is clear that for its vessels, the diesel particulate filtering system (DPF) is the right choice.

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missions have a profound impact on human health, making air pollution from ships highly unwelcome in urban areas”, Mr Michel Deruyck, Fuel Coordinator at Jan De Nul, begins. “Nanoparticles come in a wide range of sizes; from a few nanometres to 100,000 nanometres. Nanoparticles are invisible. Their size can be compared to the breadth of a human hair, allergens, pollen, the flu virus or bacteria. That is precisely the reason why nanoparticles, which are emitted by all types of engines and fuels, behave like Trojan horses once inhaled.”

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Clean-Air Card

Even though research into the health effects of nanoparticles is still in its infancy, everyone should make the maximum effort to reduce emissions as a precautionary measure. Being aware of this, Jan de Nul has resolutely drawn the public-health and clean-air card, aiming at the prevention of exhaust gas pollution and reduction of air pollution through detoxification. The group’s new series of ultra-low emission vessels (ULEVs), starting with trailing suction hopper dredger Afonso de Albuquerque, are fitted with a

state-of-the-art DPF system that processes exhaust gases and prevents nanoparticle emissions. This leads to a reduction in the impact that maritime transport and port development have on public health and ambient air quality. The use of such filters is very common in other industries, but is relatively new in commercial sea-going vessels. That is until now.

Unhealthy Working Conditions

“In a DPF”, Mr Deruyck continues, “exhaust gases are forced to flow through a porous

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The trailing suction hopper dredger Afonso de Albuquerque is the first of Jan De Nul’s five announced ULEVs.

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filter wall in which even the smallest lungpenetrating and carcinogenic particles are captured. No engines should be operated without filters to protect the health of the crew and citizens.” For their ambitious plans, Jan De Nul decided to collaborate with Emigreen. This Dutch specialist in exhaust-gas after-treatment systems has already built up a long track record with their DPF systems. Mr Jelle Westerhof, Sales Manager of Emigreen explains, “The origin of DPF systems lies in the heavy-duty equipment used in such areas as the mining

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The layout of the system implemented on Jan De Nul’s Afonso de Albuquerque.

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offshore vessels industry. This machinery was used underground, with people working in close proximity. This meant that they were exposed to the equipment’s diesel emissions, resulting in unhealthy working conditions. In order to help prevent this, the machines were fitted with DPF systems.”

Super Yachts

Mr Westerhof continues, “As a developer and constructor of these systems, we have built up ample knowledge and experience since Mr Niko Dalpis founded the company in 1999. In around 2003, Mr Dalpis decided to expand our market towards the maritime industry.” In this market, Emigreen’s first systems were installed on superyacht engines. “Owners of yachts are looking for ways to eliminate the emission of diesel particulates, mainly because they simply want to reduce the exhaust of diesel particulates for a clean environment on deck and in the water around their yachts.”

The secret of a DPF system lies in how to keep the exhaust clean in the most efficient way.

DPF Launching Customer

The next step for Emigreen was the market for commercial vessels and, according to Mr Westerhof, they are proud to have Jan De Nul as launching customer for DPF in the offshore sector. “Working with Jan De Nul gives us the opportunity to show the capabilities of ourselves and our systems in this new market.” The entire concept for the ULEV’s emission reduction system was developed in-house by Jan De Nul, making use of Emigreen’s products and experience.

First, exhaust gases pass through a Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) unit. By adding urea (AdBlue) to the exhaust gasses, the NOx emissions are reduced when passing through the catalytic material. When the SCR unit is active, the engine runs in optimal conditions, therefore using the fuel more efficiently, and thus reducing its carbon footprint (even taking into account the footprint of urea). After the SCR, the treated exhaust gases pass through the DPF system, removing 99% of all particles from the exhaust gases. At the same time, we also eliminate black carbon, a climate-forcing agent 1,000 times stronger than CO2.”

One of the main characteristics of Emigreen’s Alfa Alfa DPF is the fact that it is an active system.

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VERT Certified

For Mr Michel Deruyck, it is evident that Emigreen’s system is the best available solution for their ULEVs. “We have been investigating various options for our new vessels, including LNG power. Emigreen’s Alfa Alfa active DPF system appeared to be the most appropriate for our purposes. First of all, it is a proven concept, based on many

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years of experience and knowledge. Apart from this, our aim is to try to get as close as possible to zero emissions, and, looking at the various alternatives, Emigreen’s DPF system gives the best result. On top of this, the filter elements that are installed are certified by the Swiss organisation VERT. This

independent association is dedicated to the promotion of the best available technologies for emission control. Their core objective is the minimisation of health problems caused by combustion engine emissions. The certification is an independent acknowledgment of the DPF’s capabilities.”

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No engines should be operated without filters to protect the health of the crew and citizens.

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The system meets the Euro Stage V norm. This norm only counts for inland shipping, and is more stringent compared with the current IMO Tier III norm for seagoing vessels.

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Clean as Air

“To be honest, shipping is lagging behind when looking at reducing emissions”, Mr Deruyck continues. “Our system meets the Euro Stage V norm. This norm only counts for inland shipping, and is more stringent than the current IMO Tier III norm for seagoing vessels. So, in fact, we are a step ahead in reducing the emissions from our ULEVs. Mr Deruyck comments, “At Jan De Nul, the blue sky is the limit, and with our new fleet of ultra-low-emission dredging vessels, we are taking a big step forward.

The good thing now is that with this DPF we meet air quality requirements as well as climate issues. The best proof of that is the fact that the smoke that leaves the chimneys of our vessels is hardly visible, so clean is the air even at high engine load.”

Active System

One of the main characteristics of Emigreen’s Alfa Alfa DPF is the fact that it is an active system. Mr Westerhof: “The system only starts regenerating when the control software finds it necessary. This is

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based on a range of parameters from various sensors inside the system and inside the engines.” Apart from this active system, the company also develops passive DPF systems and SCR systems. “Flexibility is one of our main strengths. We make systems that best fit with our customer’s applications. So in Jan De Nul’s situation, based on the engines, the vessel, the maintenance demands and the environmental requirements they wanted to meet, the active system was developed.”

we have installed through the data we collect, either gathered by ourselves via remote log-in, or sent to us by log-files downloaded from the system by the vessels engineer. This way we are always aware of how the system is behaving. When necessary, we discuss our findings with the customer and take the right steps when required. We can even make adjustments to the parameters while the system is operating, in order to optimise the reductions.”

Finding the Right Temperature

Other Vessels

Mr Westerhof adds, “The secret of a DPF system lies in how to keep the exhaust clean in the most efficient way. Catching the particulates with the filter is only one part of the job, and, in fact, the easiest one. The complexity lies in finding the right temperature. A too-low temperature will have the particulates stay in the filter and not regenerate, which will eventually end up in a clogged filter. A temperature that is too high will damage the system and possibly the equipment installed after the DPF. The purpose is to avoid soot and black carbon leaving the exhaust and doing this the right way.” In the end, all that is left in the filter is ash, and for this, the filter needs to be cleaned every 4,000 to 8,000 working hours.

The total life of a filter is more than 30,000 hours on average, depending, for instance, on the quality of the fuel being used. We have systems that are running already for more than 40,000 hours without any filter replacement. For our clients it is good to know that we keep an eye on every system

Currently, Jan De Nul is investigating the possibilities of using DFP systems in other vessels as well. Mr Deruyck: “This will not be a copy-paste operation. In general, our offshore support vessels, for example, are less polluting compared to our dredgers. It is mainly the dynamic positioning that can be polluting, and this has other requirements from the after treatment systems. No matter how, at Jan De Nul we do everything in order to disconnect our ecological footprint from our growth. For us, this means that none of our vessels’ engines should be operated without filters to protect the health of the crew and citizens.”

Mr Westerhof is convinced that Emigreen will have the right answer to this. “We will be happy to keep cooperating with Jan De Nul to reach their ambitious sustainability goals. Whatever type of vessel, we have the right solution on hand.” i. www.jandenul.com i. www.emigreen.eu

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OFFSHORE WIND

Makani’s first commercial systems will unlock a new global market in deepwater offshore wind.

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undreds of millions of people live within 40km of a coastline where winds are strong and steady, but two-thirds of coastal waters globally are too deep for today’s wind technology to economically access these resources. This is where Makani, a US start-up acquired by Google in 2013, comes in. After more than a decade developing energy kite technology on land, Makani is now an independent company. By partnering with Shell, Makani ensures that its expertise is brought to offshore environments.

This is Shell’s second venture into kite energy projects. In December 2016, Shell Technology Ventures (STV), E.ON and Schlumberger invested some EUR 6 million in Kite Power Systems (KPS), a UK start-up company developing high-altitude wind power generation technology.

Adapting Makani’s energy kite technology to offshore environments is a technical challenge, and Makani will be drawing on Shell’s extensive engineering and operational expertise with floating structures to make this transition.

Makani develops energy kites that use a wing tethered to a ground station to efficiently harness energy from the wind, generating electricity at utility-scale. While the kite flies autonomously in loops, rotors on the wing spin as the wind moves through them, generating electricity that is sent down the tether to the grid. The low mass of the system allows wind energy resources to be unlocked in areas such as deep-water offshore, which are not economically viable for existing technologies.

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Unlike most floating offshore wind technologies deployed at water depths greater than 50m, Makani’s kites do not need to be supported by large platforms.

Their energy kite system integrates aerospace engineering, materials science, and autonomous controls to create a lightweight design that is easy to transport and install. This lightweight kite will be mounted on a small spar buoy moored with a synthetic line and gravity anchor. the kites are 90% lighter than turbines with a similar power rating and the overall system is smaller, replacing tons of steel with lightweight electronics and smart software.

An Altitude of 300 Metres

Using a kite has a number of advantages over traditional turbines. the kite flies at an altitude of 300m, which is much higher than any wind turbine to date. The behaviour of wind nearer the ground, where turbines rotate, is highly variable. As you get higher up in the air, the winds get smoother and more predictable, ensuring greater electricity generation. the kites are cheaper and easier to build and set up than wind turbines; all the moving parts are at ground level for easier maintenance, and the system is much more durable, with a longer life-span. Another advantage of the kite is that its lightweight design allows it to be transported and used to restore power to regions which experience outages in the wake of storms or other natural disasters.

Testing in Norway

Makani will be testing their new, floating offshore system with demonstrations in norway this year. in addition to preparing for the floating offshore work in norway,

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Makani will continue to demonstrate their energy kite system and learn from ongoing flights at the test site in hawaii.

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Makani (hawaiian for wind) was founded in 2006 by Corwin hardham, Don Montague and saul griffith, with the goal of developing a low-cost, renewable-energy solution using kite technology. they started testing using a fabric kite that resembled kiteboarding gear, a ground station, a generator, integrated sensors and a lighting system for overnight flights. next they developed rigid kites with a wing that could carry onboard rotors. Smallscale kite prototypes were quickly followed by large-scale kites and a successful energy kite system. initial funding came from Google.org as part of its Renewable Energy Cheaper than Coal (RE<C) programme.

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1. When sited on land, the kite rests on a base station atop a concrete foundation. Offshore, the base station is bolted to a steel spar buoy.

The mooring system comprises a single line and a gravity anchor.

2. The kite positions itself downwind and climbs to an altitude dictated by the flight controller, with the hybrid motor/generators initially consuming a small amount of energy.

3. The kite then transitions into crosswind: flying autonomously in a circular path optimized for maximum power generation by the flight controller.

4. As the kite flies, wind spins the rotors.

This drives onboard generators to produce electricity which is transferred down the tether and to the grid.

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Test results have demonstrated that the design of the vessels even exceeded the required ice breaking performances.

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the PolAr-ClAss Module CArriers AudAx And PugnAx were built for A unique serviCe: YeAr-round trAnsPortAtion of ultrA-heAvY construction modules for the Yamal lng plant, which is located near sabetta on the Yamal Peninsula, 4.1 degrees north of the Arctic Circle. this article is based on the manuscript ‘AudAx and PugnAx, unique PC-3 Class heavy transport vessels designed for Module transportation for lng liquefaction Projects in Arctic remote locations’, presented by rinse van lievenoogen, Cto of red box energy services at the otC Arctic technology Conference, november 7, 2018.

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onditions in the russian Arctic, and especially in the ob bay area, are generally extremely harsh, and even more so in winter. however, sailing this shorter northern route saves a lot of time and money. for red box energy services’ customers, dedicated vessels are essential to provide required year-round, module-transportation services in these challenging conditions. the design of the sister vessels Audax and Pugnax was developed jointly by Aker Arctic technology and red box energy services. the vessel Construction schedule of 22 months from basic design to delivery was met, and the vessels were delivered on spec, on time and within budget. An impressive achievement.

Design Exceeds Requirements

the design of the vessels was based on four sets of criteria: navigation, cargo handling, structure and operations. Cfd viscous calculations (finite volume Method and flow Characteristics) and model testing at Aker Arctic’s own test basin were performed to ensure icebreaking capacities of up to 1.5m of level ice. these results demonstrated that the design of the vessels even exceeded the required performance. the vessels are designed to withstand temperatures of -50⁰C. winterisation of the vessels involved a large number of components and systems: structure and steel materials,

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Navigation • nsr navigation • ice performance • open water performance Structure • longitudinal bending moment • ice pressures Cargo Handling • load/discharge capability • open stern (side and stern operations) Operations (environmental) • -50⁰C survivability • -40⁰C operations limit

The vessels are designed to withstand temperatures of -50⁰C.

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propulsion system, sea chests and cooling system, air intake and combustion, tank heating, navigational equipment and mooring equipment. furthermore, to perform cargo operations at -40⁰C, the vessels’ decks have to be ice-free. for this purpose, heating coils have been installed to avoid local extreme temperatures. A total of 25km of conifer piping has been installed on the ships in order to get the best result.

Successful Ballasting Concept

in order to be able to meet the demands of the customer, the vessels are equipped with impressive heavy-lift capabilities. the stateof-the-art ballast system consists of 41 tanks with a total capacity of 70,000m3 and six pumps with a capacity of a huge 2,500m3 per hour. A ring-line system splits the vessel in six sections enabling side load-outs; two for heel compensation and four for heave compensation. the Pugnax has proved the concept to be very successful, as the vessel has already performed a side load-out operation of an 8,000t module-loaded in only 45 minutes!

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heavy icegoing capabilities require transverse framing to withstand ice pressures. large bending moments due to high cargo weights require longitudinal framing to absorb stress and minimise vessel deflection. for this, a hybrid framing structure was chosen.

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based on the vessels’ specifications, both vessels have received their CniiMf ice Passport for year-round navigation of the northern sea route (nsr) under escort or in light winters, and independent from July to november. since delivery in 2016, the vessels have been 100% on hire and utilised. with their performances, the vessels have caught a lot of worldwide attention and they have received a great deal of acknowledgement.

At the recent lng usA summit, the company was awarded the Most efficient lng service Provider of the Year Award, for safely executing 32 voyages over a 2.5-year time period, delivering 286,000t of modules for the Yamal lng project. i. www.redboxgroup.com

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DRILLING & PRODUCTION

Oil and gas production in the UK increased by more than 4% in 2018.

UK Oil and Gas Production Increase THE OIL AND GAS AUTHORITY PUBLISHES PROJECTION 2019 OIL AND GAS PRODUCTION IN THE UK INCREASED BY MORE THAN 4% IN 2018, AVERAGING 1.7 MILLION barrels of oil equivalent (boe) per day, according to new report from the Oil and Gas Authority.

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he ‘Projections of UK Oil and Gas Production and Expenditure Report’ estimates that UK oil and gas production over the period 2016 - 2050 is projected to be 3.9 billion boe higher than earlier projections done in March 2015. In 2018, oil production alone rose to 1.09 million barrels per day – up 8.9% on 2017 and the highest UK oil production rate since 2011. This increase can be attributed to over 30 new fields coming onstream since 2015, improved production efficiency and asset integrity, the realisation of enhanced oil recovery (EOR) projects and the UK’s offshore licensing rounds’ continued focus on associated exploration, appraisal and development commitments. Meanwhile in 2018, gas production fell by 3.5% to 0.61 million boe

per day. Operating Costs (OPEX) rose slightly and capital expenditure again fell significantly in the basin. Other findings of the report include: Total operating cost (OPEX) rose by 6.4% driven by higher activity, while unit operating cost (UOC) rose only marginally by 2.2%, from EUR 13.3/boe in 2017 to EUR 13.5/boe in 2018, indicating stable cost efficiency. Capital expenditure (CAPEX) fell for the fourth straight year. This downwards trend of UK oil and gas upstream investment is however, expected to be halted in 2019, with a 4% increase projected.

Annual decommissioning expenditure has risen year on year since 2015, with 2017 to 2018 seeing a 9% increase to EUR 1.68 billion, reflecting a higher level of decommissioning activity taking place.

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Actual/Projected UK Production and Expenditure.

New Discoveries

The future rate of production is dependent on several different factors including the level of investment and the success of further exploration.

The five-year outlook (2019 - 2023) projection for decommissioning expenditure is down 18% from the previous assessment last year. Head of Performance, Planning and Reporting at the OGA, Loraine Pace, says, “The 3.9 billion barrels identified is great news with 2018 being a productive year. New discoveries such as Glendronach and Glengorm highlight the future potential of the basin which could be boosted further with new investment, exploration successes and resource progression. The OGA continually supports industry in efforts to revitalise exploration, through Area Plans and promoting new technologies.” i. ogauthority.co.uk

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OFFSHORE WIND

The new facility will be an important step for Bow Terminal towards the northern North Sea region.

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Heading up North bow expands to GronInGen seaports

In the north of the netherlands, GronInGen seaports Is rapIdly developInG Into an Important loGIstIcs hub for offshore wInd. bow terminal recently announced that it will establish a new offshore terminal in eemshaven. according to managing director of bow terminal ludolf reijntjes, the new facility will be an important step for the company towards the northern north sea region.

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ow terminal vlissingen (north sea port) shows a lot of activity, with the terrain covered with numerous giant offshore wind turbine components. “our terminal is currently fully booked for the next two to three years”, Mr Reijntjes explains. This means that more than 25ha is used for the storage of, among other things, jackets, rotor blades, and nacelles. today, we provide storage and loading facilities for the east anglia one and norther projects, and these will be followed by northwester and Borssele 3 and 4.” With Vlissingen, Bow has built up an impressive track record for offshore wind projects located in the southern part of the north sea. with the

new terminal in eemshaven, the company aims at expanding its activities up north.

A Positive Business Case

“when looking at an expansion in eemshaven, we had an extensive market survey conducted that resulted in a positive business case. we of course wish to avoid competition between our Vlissingen and Eemshaven terminal, but the opportunities in the northern part of the north sea show ample potential.” In Germany, coal power plants will close in the next decade and it is expected that in order to suit the needs of energy, they will be replaced by offshore windfarms. but other countries surrounding

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the northern part of the north sea are also increasingly focussing on renewables, which gives offshore wind and Bow Eemshaven a bright future. Once operational, Bow eemshaven will have many strengths in this respect. “terminals in ports nearby, such as along the German coast, focus more on the supply chain for offshore turbine parts. The growing amount of offshore windfarms will lead to an increasing demand for logistics facilities, quays and terrains for the larger and ever growing offshore turbine components, and our new terminal will be ideal for this”, Mr Reijntjes states. “We will in eemshaven have a terrain of 10ha, with an option of an additional 12ha. The quay length is 525m, of which we can use 220m on an exclusive basis.

Furthermore, and this is quite unique in the market, draught will be 18m, so the largest offshore support vessels will be able to visit our terminal.”

Ready in Q3

the contractor started to reinforce the quayside of the terminal in early April. “The quay is presently suitable for a maximum load of 5t per m2, and this will be upgraded to 10t per m2. the terrain for storage will also be prepared for carrying loads up to 30t per m2, as it will be covered with a 1.20m thick layer of granulate. this will also help to raise the terrain to the same level as the quay. The floor of the basin also needs to be prepared for receiving jack-up vessels.” If everything goes according to plan, bow Eemshaven should be ready for its first assignment by the end of Q3. the company will at this stage use rented lifting equipment. Mr Reijntjes adds, “Each project has its own characteristics and asks for a certain type of crane so we do not know exactly what type of cranes we will need, and therefore we will rent them per project. we will probably rent them on a long-term basis at a later stage. Other equipment, such as SPMTs and supporting gear, is

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THE NETHERLANDS Offshore wind farms launched from Eemshaven 01 ALPHA VENTUS 12 TURBINES | 60 MW | 28 MILES TO EEMSHAVEN 02 BARD OFFSHORE I 80 TURBINES | 400 MW | 43 MILES TO EEMSHAVEN 03 BORKUM RIFFGAT 30 TURBINES | 108 MW | 21 MILES TO EEMSHAVEN 04 BORKUM RIFFGRUND I 78 TURBINES | 312 MW | 28 MILES TO EEMSHAVEN 05 TRIANEL WINDPARK BORKUM I 40 TURBINES | 200 MW | 35 MILES TO EEMSHAVEN 06 GLOBAL TECH I 80 TURBINES | 400 MW | 54 MILES TO EEMSHAVEN 07 GEMINI 150 TURBINES | 600 MW | 30 MILES TO EEMSHAVEN 08 GODE WIND I EN II 97 TURBINES | 582 MW | 40 MILES TO EEMSHAVEN

09 VEJA MATE 67 TURBINES | 402 MW | 43 MILES TO EEMSHAVEN 10 RACE BANK 91 TURBINES | 580 MW | 265 MILES TO EEMSHAVEN 11 NORDSEE ONE 54 TURBINES | 332 MW | 28 MILES TO EEMSHAVEN 12 MERKUR OFFSHORE 66 TURBINES | 396 MW | 35 MILES TO EEMSHAVEN 13 BORKUM RIFFGRUND II 56 TURBINES | 450 MW | 28 MILES TO EEMSHAVEN 14 HOHE SEE 71 TURBINES | 497 MW | 50 MILES TO EEMSHAVEN 15 ALBATROS 16 TURBINES | 112 MW | 54 MILES TO EEMSHAVEN 16 TRIANEL WINDPARK BORKUM II 32 TURBINES | 203 MW | 35 MILES TO EEMSHAVEN

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If everything goes according to plan, Bow Eemshaven should be ready for its first assignment by the end of Q3.

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The Eemshaven terminal will work the same way as we are used to at Bow Vlissingen, meaning that operations at the new terminal will be based on our year-long experience and knowledge.

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required for every project and will hence be permanently available on site.”

On Shortlist

The terminal in Eemshaven will operate according to Bow’s ISO-9001, ISO-14001, and OHSAS-18001 certifications. “The Eemshaven terminal will work the same way as we are used to at Bow Vlissingen, meaning that operations at the new terminal will be based on our year-long experience and knowledge”, Mr Reijntjes elaborates. “We have built up a leading position in supporting the construction of offshore windfarms, so it is logical to act the same way in Eemshaven.” Although the terminal’s focus will be on offshore wind, this does not mean that Mr Reijntjes does not see other opportunities, too.

“Combining various projects, such as offshore wind and decommissioning, is difficult, as both require a lot of space, but decommissioning can certainly become very interesting when this activity really kicks off.” The first priority now lies in attracting a launching customer for Eemshaven. “Some very large projects are planned for 20202024 and when keeping the track record of

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Bow Terminal in Vlissingen in mind, together with the excellent facilities we will soon have in Eemshaven, it is no surprise that we are on the shortlist as marshalling yard”, Mr Reijntjes says with a smile.

Groningen Seaports Welcomes Bow Terminal

Groningen Seaports has made a considerable appearance in the offshore wind industry in the last few years. With Bow’s decision to establish a terminal in Eemshaven, the port welcomes a wellknown company. Mr Reijntjes sees abundant opportunities. “Within the Netherlands-UKDenmark triangle, we do not have many competitors and with the current market situation in mind, there is certainly room for us in Eemshaven. The first challenge in our business is to make someone opt for a port area. The next step is convincing one that our terminal is the best option within this port, and a good collaboration with the port is of course important for this.” So far, Mr Reijntjes is very satisfied with working together with Groningen Seaports. And according to Erik Bertholet, Offshore Wind Business Manager at Groningen Seaports,

this satisfaction is mutual. “Groningen Seaports is very pleased with Bow Terminal’s decision to establish itself in Eemshaven”, he states. “In recent years, Groningen Seaports has grown into an important hub for the construction of offshore windfarms and it is our goal to further strengthen our position, also with respect to the growing importance of O&M activities. The new Bow Terminal will most certainly play an important role in our further growth.” i. www.bowterminal.nl

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Heavy Lifting & transport

A Tight Planning ProjecT ZaraTan

ConstruCtion projeCts are often dealt with by a broad range of ConstruCtion Companies and suppliers. our industry is no exCeption. the ConstruCtion of a new offshore windfarm in taiwan is underway. siemens gamesa awarded seajaCks with the contract for installing 6mw turbines in phase 2 of the 120mw Formosa 1 offshore windfarm. Seajack’s Zaratan will site all 20 SWT-6.0-154 wind turbines in the Taiwan Strait, with the 10,000t jack-up vessel scheduled to begin work in the second quarter of 2019.

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grillage for the nacelles. for carrying the blades, we had to construct the root rack, weighing 113t, and a 49t tip rack. We were also asked to fabricate the foundations for the installation of various containers on board of the jack-up vessel.”

Ample preparation is needed before SeaJacks Zaratan can start its installation work.

Short Lines

The construction itself was not the challenge for this company that has for several years now been involved in construction for offshore wind. “What made the project interesting was the tight planning. The vessel arrived at Vlissingen at the end of january and had to leave for testing beginning of march. So we really only had one month to get everything installed. We had of course already constructed the pieces at our facilities before installing, but we had just three months to do this. during this period, we often had to deal with changes caused by new engineering.” The project was ultimately executed successfully. mr buijk gives an example, “For the grillage, we constructed the frame inside our construction hall. after this, it was measured and placed on board of the

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For Seajack’s Zaratan, Hillebrand has been constructing several pieces for the transport of the turbine parts that the ship is going to install offshore Taiwan.

Zaratan. Then our partner Van leeuwen installed the interface and connectors onto the grillage frame. it was great to see that when installing the frame, everything fitted well, and Van leeuwen was able to finish the tower grillage on schedule. What really helped us a lot were the short communication lines with our customer, subcontractors and suppliers.” upon finishing the construction in Vlissingen and testing, Zaratan left for Taiwan. This does not mean that construction work is entirely finished. “all turbine parts are already in Taiwan, so for transporting the various pieces safely to the offshore windfarm location, they need to be fixed on the grillages and racks after they are lifted on board”, mr buijk says. only after this will the vessel be ready and set to finish her part of the offshore project, starting in Q2. if everything goes according to plan, the offshore windfarm should be ready for operation by the end of 2019.

quay facilities in Vlissingen, but we are investigating the construction of our own quay wall, which will make our site suitable for berthing vessels and barges up to approximately 250m in length.

When the quay is ready, we will be able to receive vessels with the dimensions of for example bokalift 1, but also barges like allseas iron lady. So this will really be a great proposition for us in this market.” behind the new quay, an additional terrain of 44,000m2 will be laid out, providing the company with extra storage and handling space. new offices and a new construction hall are also being planned. “We have been busy for quite some years to realise this expansion, but we are now really looking forward to receiving the first vessel on our own quay. This will further enlarge our flexibility and efficiency, as it makes us less dependent on others”, mr buijk enthusiastically says.

Own Quay Facilities

Steel construction company Hillebrand became part of ask romein in 2017. located in middelburg, the company was active in the construction of infrastructural

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A True Hands-on Mentality

projects such as bridges. The company merged with aSK romein’s construction facilities for offshore projects in Vlissingen, bringing together abundant complimentary experience and knowledge. aSK romein also has facilities in malle (belgium), roosendaal, Katwijk, and Sluiskil (the netherlands) and is a leading player in the dutch and belgian steel construction market, with an annual processing capacity of 60,000t. mr buijk, “one of our strengths lies in the fact that we all have plenty of experience in our own working fields, but are able to profit from the knowledge and help of our sister companies.” located in Vlissingen and middelburg, Hillebrand is characterised by the genes of this small province. as mr buijk concludes, “The Zeeland way of working is based on a true hands-on mentality. When i came to work in Zeeland, i was impressed by the way most people work: flexibly and problem solving. This really helps us in dealing with the challenges we face in our projects, such as Zaratan.” i. www.ask-romein.com i. www.hillebrand.nu

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OFFSHORE VESSELS

Essentials to Re-Establishing Growth SMART PROCUREMEnT, CREw ExCELLEnCE AnD ExPERiEnCE ThE OffShORE SECTOR iS POiSED fOR REvivAL, AfTER MAny yEARS Of STRUGGLE. ACCORDinG TO nORwEGiAn COMPAny BOA, ThE MEDiUM to long-term outlook improved during 2018 on the back of increasing oil prices over the last two years. words by MR ALESSAnDRO CiOCChi, GROUP DiRECTOR OffShORE Of v.GROUP All photos COURTESy Of v.GROUP

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his is reflected in the numbers: offshore oil and gas majors are set to invest EUR 184 billion on offshore drilling and oilfield services this year1. Equinor, for example, after securing life-cycle extensions on eight rigs over the last three years, is planning further extensions. China Merchants Group (CMG) Chairman Li Jianhong, recently declared that “The worst is over for offshore shipbuilding. Totally.” All of this, however, comes with serious caveats for the short-term. Demand is recovering from a very low level and there is still a 1

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great deal of overcapacity. According to Mr Gregory Brown, Associate Director of Maritime Strategies international, “Offshore markets have started to inflect, but the pace of recovery will likely disappoint many. To date, any increase in demand has been met with the reactivation of tonnage.”

Top Priority

Recent statistics have shown that one-in-five offshore vessels are still in layup, meaning that utilisation rates for vessels are still low. when, in the past, the revenue of a vessel might have been four or five times its opex, operating margins are now much tighter.

Assets worth billions are now worth a fifth of what they were, but owners are still servicing debts based on what they paid originally. The worst might be over, but ‘better’ is a highly relative concept here. So, what should a shipowner’s top priorities be in returning to profitability? Along with restructuring debt, it is essential that we examine how to re-enter vessels from layup as quickly and efficiently as possible. Out of the current fleet, some vessels in cold layup may never come back to life, some newly received assets are ready to start work, and a ‘grey area’ of assets will need the right set of circumstances to come back online.

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The offshore sector is poised for revival, after many years of struggle.

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within this area are vessels between 5-10 years old, with a large deck, particularly subsea construction vessels, iRM (inspection, repair and maintenance), and survey vessels. Their price to reactivate will partially depend on how well they were preserved, and on how economically they can be brought back into service.

Changing Equation

The cost of reactivation and the time it takes to reactivate can both be improved through strategic procurement. This process involves critical element analysis to ensure that spares, equipment and components can be

bought as economically as possible. for example, if a company is adding a PSv in three locations, it would have to buy six thrusters, as each would require a spare.

Looking at this through the lens of strategic procurement, the equation changes. By conducting critical element analysis, we can see that a thruster might fail once in two years, and calculate that, with the right infrastructure in place, it would be cheaper to buy one set of spares and transport it around the world, rather than buying two additional thrusters to have one in each location, which would cost millions of euros extra. At the same time, relationships with

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It will be essential to ensure that talent levels can be brought back to the same levels as they were pre-downturn.

shipyards and global suppliers can help play their part. Strategic procurement, while simple enough in theory, is a resourceintensive procedure, and relies on quantities of scale and logistics networks that may be out of reach for many offshore vessel owners and operators. for this reason, ship managers are well-placed to add value through strategic procurement solutions, which could otherwise take years to develop in-house, and take advantage of global footprints and networks.

Talent Level

in the long term, strategic procurement solutions will be necessary to keep opex rates low. however, it will also be essential to ensure that talent levels can be brought back to the same levels as they were predownturn. As new crew enters the field to meet demand, or returns to service, it is essential that safety standards are rigidly maintained. Ship management companies can help to fill this skills gap. v.Groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s offshore team, for example, comprises many professionals with experience in the oil and gas industries, as well as the deep maritime expertise from the wider cargo and

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passenger shipping sectors. v.Groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s crew draws on the most experienced seafarers from around the world, with a network of over 40,000 seafarers. v.Group invests in training centres of excellence around the globe, meaning that the offshore industry can select the most experienced and highly-qualified seafarers in the world.

Stringent Nature

One potential hurdle for ship management companies entering the offshore space, however, is the stringent nature of safety standards, which in many cases outstrip those in commercial shipping. in many cases, the onus is then on the customer to provide an additional team to oversee the operation of the vessel and ensure compliance with various safety regulations, resulting in additional resource and unforeseen costs. v.Group has created its own safety management system, which has been audited and vetted with oil companies. The system follows iMCA standards, verified by fPAL, Achilles, to finally be accepted by a client. By working closely with clients, and also by hiring people with experience of

working at the highest levels of health and safety, it is possible for third-party managers to supply crew that can handle the majority of offshore operations.

As demand increases in the offshore sector, turning this into profitability is by no means simple, or guaranteed. it will be essential for ship managers to play a consultative role and add value through shared expertise and strategic procurement. i. vgrouplimited.com

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Niall Urquhart

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VP Eastern Hemisphere

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REACTIVE DOWNHOLE TOOLS

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Reactive Downhole Tools, has announced the appointment of Niall Urquhart as VP Eastern Hemisphere to support their growth plans in that area. Boasting over 10 years’ experience in the oil and gas sector, Mr Urquhart’s experience in the region has proved to be a key factor in his successful career.

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TEEKAY OFFSHORE PARTNERS

WFS TECHNOLOGIES

The UK Government has appointed Tim Eggar as new Chair of Oil and Gas Authority (OGA).

The OGA’s role is to regulate, influence and promote the UK oil & gas industry in order to maximise the economic recovery of the UK’s oil and gas resources.

Prior to taking on this role, Mr Eggar was a highly experienced non-executive Chair and Board Director in the oil & gas sector and the wider energy sector.

Teekay Offshore Partners has announced changes to its Board of Directors, with William L. (Bill) Transier replacing John J. Peacock as Director and Chairman Audit Committee. Mr Transier’s extensive financial and oil & gas experience will make him a valuable member of Teekay Offshore’s Board and Audit Committee.

WFS Technologies has appointed subsea industry player Moray Melhuish to the post of Commercial Director. He will be responsible for developing industry-advanced innovations as well as national and international projects.

Mr Melhuish was previously Business Development Director at independent ROV specialist, ROVOP.

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On 1 April, Perry Schot joined the team of Mr James. As Managing Partner, he will strengthen and lead the Broker Service department.

Mr Schot has been working in the maritime sector for more than 27 years. With experience in several roles and positions, he has a wide range of knowledge of maritime operations and transportation.

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WindEurope’s Board of Directors has elected Gunnar Groebler Senior Vice President, Business Area Wind at Vattenfall, as the association’s new Chair. The Board, made up of corporate members, national associations and other organisations, have appointed Mr Groebler for an 18-month term.

With a background in mechanical engineering, Mr Groebler has been with Vattenfall in various capacities since 1999. He succeeds Ivor Catto, CEO of RES, as WindEurope Chair.

appointment at TULLOW OIL

Tullow Oil has announced the appointment of Sheila Khama and Genevieve Sangudi as NonExecutive Directors of Tullow.

Both Ms Khama and Ms Sangudi will stand for re-election to the Board at the 2020 AGM. Ms Khama is a policy adviser on the mineral, oil and gas industries at the World Bank in Washington, focusing on host government relations with commercial companies. She also

represents the bank as an observer on the International Board of the EITI. Ms Sangudi is a managing director for the Carlyle Group, based in South Africa. She has over fifteen years of investment experience in Africa in the healthcare, financial services, oil and gas, petrochemicals, agribusiness and telecommunications sectors.

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OUTFITTERS Inspection Platform

Sensor Monitor Tool

Sulzer & Schmid has launched a new, highly competitive inspection platform. The company’s new 3DX HD product has been developed as a cost-effective solution to cope with large volumes of high-definition blade inspections. Based on the compact and flexible DJI M-210 drone, Sulzer Schmid’s latest innovation delivers high performance and fully autonomous drone inspections at a significantly lower cost compared to its existing 3DXTM Ultra-HD product based on the DJI’s M-600 drone.

C-Kore Systems have introduced a new subsea testing tool, the C-Kore Sensor Monitor. The Sensor Monitor can be used in decommissioning, fault-finding and construction campaigns to provide feedback from subsea sensors, such as wellhead pressures and temperatures, even when a subsea datalink is not available. The C-Kore Sensor Monitor allows for fast, automated reading of subsea sensors. It supports an extensive range of pressure, temperature, positional and other sensors, and does not require any subsea infrastructure or downlines to operate.

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Shallow-water Thruster

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SCHOTTEL presents their new Pump Jet type SPJ 30 – a shallow-water thruster that is suitable for a wide range of different vessel types, such as passenger vessels, ferries, work vessels and freighters. Available in the power class up to 150 kW, the azimuth thruster is characterised by optimal efficiency and gives the vessel maximum manoeuvrability.

The thrust and propulsion efficiency have been further enhanced, particularly by means of CFD optimisations. Due to the compact design of the Pump Jet, space-saving installation is possible with minimal displacement loss. The thruster is also extremely versatile: the above-water gearboxes are available as Z and L variants, and diesel engines, electric or hydraulic motors can be used as power sources.

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STAUFF has released a stainless-steel version of the weld studs, used to fix the clamps directly to the substructure. The weld studs – which to date have only been available in copper-coated steel – feature an M6 female thread and replace the weld plates used to fix standard tube, hose and cable clamps in line with DIN 3015. This functional principle can also be transferred to other popular fixing elements, if required, such as for clamping belts, cable ties or corrugated cable protection hoses. The weld studs are available in 1.4301 (V2A) quality, with 1.4401 and 1.4404 (V4A) weld studs currently in the pipeline. i. stauff.com

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OUTFITTERS Easy-fit Abrasion Rings

Pre-assembly Devices VOSS Fluid has introduced several pre-assembly devices, including the VOSS Lok 40 tube connection system and the VOSS Type 90 Comfort. As a purely metal-sealing tube-forming system, VOSS Lok 40 guarantees highquality connections of tube-coupling systems with high leakage resistance, even with demanding media such as hydrogen. The VOSS Type 90 Comfort pre-assembly device simplifies assembly with sophisticated tool and fault detection. As a system partner for fluid technology, VOSS produces and sells both tube connections and ready-to-install hydraulic lines. i. voss-fluid.de

Flexicon has launched a new range of easy-fit abrasion rings designed to reduce wear and extend the life of non-metallic, corrugated flexible conduit. Manufactured in the UK from nylon PA66 and with excellent low fire hazard properties, abrasion rings are ideal for applications where abrasion or mechanical wear of non-metallic conduit could present a potential hazard. This product solution offers a further layer of mechanical protection in applications where the conduit may come into contact with other objects or surfaces through movement or vibration. i. flexicon.uk.com

CX- Enviroplug

ArcticStep System

Coretrax is increasing its stock of CX-Enviroplugs to meet demand.

Originally designed to act as a simple base for cement, the tool has been enhanced to allow the option of pressure testing in larger ID casing.

Available in a range of sizes up to 20”, the three-finned tool, which allows accurate self-centralisation, now incorporates a compression set element.

The design is also able to pass through a smaller wellhead restriction. The plug is typically run on the drill pipe.

Manufactured from drillable materials, the CX-Enviroplug also boasts a one-way valve and bypass ports across the plug to prevent surging when running in hole.

The inclusion of a compression set elastomer in the design allows for a pressure test of up to 1,000psi to be achieved.

Fitted with industry-leading nVent RAYCHEM self-regulating heat-tracing cables, the ArcticStep’s unique hybrid structure is designed to minimise heat loss and energy consumption. In addition, its lightweight construction allows for fast and easy installation, reducing fitting time and overall installation costs. The result is an energy efficient anti-icing and de-icing system that helps to reduce operating costs. Tailored to provide safe and reliable ice protection in harsh corrosive environments, the system features a robust metallic plate and fibre-reinforced polymer supports, as well as delivering galvanic and thermal insulation from the deck surface, to ensure system longevity. Integrated cable channels also protect power supply cables from sustaining mechanical damage, and a protective antislip coating helps prevent slips and falls. i. www.nventthermal.co.uk

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EmIgrEEn B.V. Noordeinde 21 3341 LW Hendrik-Ido-Ambacht The Netherlands T +31 (0)184 415 317 F +31 (0)184 415 582 E info@emigreen.eu I www.emigreen.eu Contact: Niko J. Dalpis Emission Control Technology Emigreen produces customised, integrated emission control solutions, for, among others, the maritime sector.

Emigreen also provides services including design, specification, production, installation instruction, training and aftersales. Emigreen has expertise in emission control technologies, flow dynamics, thermodynamics and noise and vibration control. Emigreen develops and tests components including catalytic converters, particulate filters, selective catalytic reduction systems and related instrumentation.

The Emigreen Alfa Alfa burner assisted soot filter system has set the standard for others to beat. All Emigreen solutions are highly efficient, highly reliable and highly controllable, whether designed for an inland barge, shortsea carrier or luxury yacht.

Emigreen links science and the market

The well-engineered generator and pump sets are custom-built and assembled by DBR in accordance to high quality offshore standards and marine classification rules.

Delta SubSea 550 Club Dr, Suite 345 Montgomery, Texas 77316, USA T +1936-582-7237 I www.deltasubsea-rov.com Delta SubSea (DSS) is a leading integrated independent provider of ROV Services and Solutions. Delta SubSea’s ROV fleet is focused on solutions for customers in the inspection, repair and maintenance, construction, drilling and decommissioning market segments.

In addition to ROV Services, DSS also provides Subsea Project Management, Subsea Project Support Services, Subject Matter Experts and Client Representation for Diving/ROV/Subsea Construction.

Heinen & Hopman Produktieweg 12 3751 LN Spakenburg The Netherlands T +31 (0)33 299 25 00 F +31 (0)33 299 25 99 E pr@heinenhopman.com I www.heinenhopman.com Contact: J.W.E. Hopman Heinen & Hopman Engineering is a world leader in air conditioning, mechanical ventilation,central heating, refrigeration, sanitary systems, fire protection, environmental systems and air duct cleaning. Founded in 1965, the company is renowned for being an innovator in the design, engineering and installation of customised solutions.

We work in four specialist areas: – Superyachts.

– Commercial shipping.

– Offshore industry.

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DBr BV Lelystraat 53 – NL-3364 AH P.O. Box 1039 – NL-3360 BA Sliedrecht –The Netherlands T +31 (0)184 613 200 F +31 (0)184 612 654 E info@dbr-bv.nl I www.dbr-bv.nl Contact: H.J. Hafkamp DBR BV is the Dutch specialist in diesel and gas generator sets up to 4,000kVA, pumps and diesel pump sets up to 2,000kW in the oil and gas, wind farm, dredging and shipping industry worldwide.

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– Navy vessels.

Our mission is to ensure that the climate ‘indoors’ will perfectly meet the needs of people and products alike, whatever the weather outside. Heinen & Hopman offers a worldwide, 24/7 service via a network of subsidiaries and sales centres.

Hubel marine B.V. Karel Doormanweg 5, 2nd Floor 3115 JD Schiedam P.O. Box 3219 3003 AE Rotterdam The Netherlands T +31 (0)10 458 7338 F +31 (0)10 458 7662 E info@hubelmarine.com I www.hubelmarine.com Twitter: HubelMarine Contact: Mr Erik A. de Koning m +31 (0)6 53724457 Hubel Marine is a full-service firm for advice regarding Vessel Registration, Mortgage Registration, Seafarer Endorsements and Technical Flag State matters. We represent the flags of Panama, Belize and St.Kitts & Nevis.

We are fully authorised to perform Safety Surveys and issue Statutory & Class Certification including ISM, ISPS and MLC audits. We provide services for any type or tonnage of vessel worldwide.

nicoverken marine Services BV Algerastraat 20 3125 BS Schiedam The Netherlands T +31 (0)10 238 0999 F +31 (0)10 238 0988 E info@nicoverken.nl I www.nicoverken.nl Contact: Jacco Vermunt Distributor, 24/7 service & spare parts agent of marine equipment.

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vacuum sanitary systems for yachts, deck equipment (doors & hatches) and watertight sliding door systems.

Our Ship Repair department is specialised in the overhaul of all types of main and auxiliary engines, including attachments i.e. governors, turbochargers, fuel equipment and the sales of spare parts and engines.

We are capable of crankshaft grinding.

Our service is 24/7 worldwide!

Orga Offshore Strickledeweg 13 3125 AT Schiedam The Netherlands T +31 (0)10 208 5566 F +31 (0)10 437 8445 E offshore@orga.nl I www.orga-offshore.nl Contact: Cindy J ouvenaar - Heskes Driving innovation with safety always in mind Dutch company Orga has over 40 years’ experience providing customised explosion-proof safety lighting and aids with navigation solutions for the offshore oil and gas industries. Widely used around the world, Orga products meet all local and international code requirements providing robust, reliable and cost effective service in some of the harshest offshore environments.

With increasing demands from the oil and gas industries for pioneering technology, improved safety and reduced total cost of ownership, Orga’s continuing drive for innovation has developed the very latest cuttingedge in helideck lighting, marine navigational aids and remote power systems.

For more information please visit www.orga-offshore.nl

PIEnIng PrOPELLEr Am Altendeich 83 D-25348 Glueckstadt Germany T +49 4124 9168-0 F +49 4124 3716 E pein@piening-propeller.de I piening-propeller.de Contact: Mathias Pein www.o f f s h o r e - i n d u str y.eu

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Noise reduction relies upon the quiet operation of a yacht´s propulsion system.

Piening Propeller fulfils its briefs in: Consideration of all hydrodynamic aspects during the design and an accurate manufacturing of propellers and shafts according to highest ISO classes.The company is approved by all common classification societies.

Repairs and adjustments of propellers are done with the same care as new buildings. Piening Propellers scope of supply includes: Propellers FPP > 800mm Ø CPP > 1.100mm Ø Shafts up to a several length of 16,000mm Sterntubes with sealings and bearings Shaft brackets complete Gearboxes Brand ZF

rhb stevedoring & warehousing Waalhaven N.Z. 4 3087 BL Rotterdam Portnumber 2157 The Netherlands T +31 (0)10 429 94 33 F +31 (0)10 429 02 61 E office@rhb.nl I www.rhb.nl rhb stevedoring & warehousing is your independent partner for project cargoes, heavy lifts and assisting offshore vessels during mobilisation or demobilisation. Our private terminal with 730 metres quay length is equipped with own shore cranes up to 208 tons. Floating cranes up to 1,500 tons are available.

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rometal B.V. Quarantaineweg 10 3089 KP Rotterdam The Netherlands T +31 (0)10 316 46 00 E sales@rometal.nl I www.rometal.nl Contact: Martijn van Manen We are your partner in delivering all kinds of high-tension (S690, S890 and S960) steel structures and even inclusive electrical and hydraulics, if so required. We can be your turn-key partner in the supply, engineering

and on-board installation of heavy lift equipment, land and offshore wind structures and (de)mobilisations.

Also complete document control according to the class bodies lies in our expertise. With our two facilities we have all disciplines in house to enable us to serve our clients in an efficient and reliable way. We are completely certified according to our customer standard. For more details, please phone us and/or check our website: www.rometal.nl.

Seaway Heavy Lifting Albert Einsteinlaan 50 2719 ER Zoetermeer The Netherlands T +31 (0)79 363 77 00 E bd@shl.nl I www.seawayheavylifting.com Seaway Heavy Lifting is a leading offshore contractor in the global Oil & Gas and Renewables industry, offering tailored T&I and EPCI solutions*.

Seaway Heavy Lifting owns and operates crane vessels Stanislav Yudin and Oleg Strashnov, which have a revolving lift capacity of 2,500mt and 5,000mt respectively. * T&I: Transport & Installation, EPCI: Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Installation

Suhbo Industrial Co., Ltd. 6, Mipyeong-ro, 106 beon-gil, Wonsam-Myeon, Cheoin-gu, Yongin-si, Kyunggi-do, Korea T +82 31 334 6979 F +82 31 334 1789 m +82 10 4999 6979 (Korea), +61 434 509 501 (Australia) E suhbo@suhbo.co.kr I www.suhbo.co.kr Contact: Joey Kim, Export Sales Manager Established in 1985, Suhbo Industrial Co., Ltd is the major leading Korean manufacturer and supplier of high performance roundsling for heavy & shipping building industries. We have been supplying high performance roundslings to major heavy industries companies and projects in Korea and Asia.

Our Suprime roundsling with Ultrapowerful Poly Arylate fiber is highly recognized from many customers

due to its excellent performance, the maximum lightening, the optimum handing efficiency (slim in size) and optional functions such as anti-cutting, anti-flame and multi-checking.

g.J.Wortelboer Jr. B.V. Quarantaineweg 5, 3089 KP Rotterdam P.O. Box 5003, 3008 AA Rotterdam Harbournr: 2637 The Netherlands T +31 (0)10 429 2222 F +31 (0)10 429 6459 E info@wortelboer.nl I www.wortelboer.nl Every now and then anchors and chains must be replaced, so we understand your need for quality and speedy delivery. Wortelboer has what you are looking for. Our enormous stock of anchors and chain cables of all sizes and diameters in both our Rotterdam and China ports gives you the certainty that we can deliver the required materials very quickly and to any port in the world! All our materials are approved by any of the well-known class societies such as LRS, BV, RINA, DNV/GL, ABS and RMRS. Do you have problems with finding the right anchors? Could you use a hand while fitting anchors and chain cables aboard your vessel? We are more than happy to help you with it.

Wortelboer has been a reliable partner in the shipping industry for more than 50 years. And that is why our customers keep coming back for more.

Do you need anchors and chain cables? Come to WORTELBOER.

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