The Maritime Executive Magazine - November/December 2009

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ANDRÉGOEDÉE Dockwise’s strategy to grow into a full-service provider offering complete transport and installation services is enhanced by the synergy between Dockwise, OKI and ODL, which significantly increases the Company’s capabilities. Units (LMU) and Deck Support Units (DSU), which are mega-sized shock absorbers and critical elements in the execution of floatover operations. Floatover deck installations are considered the most reliable means of installing assets, especially in remote locations and harsh environments such as West Africa and Western Australia. ODL contributes expertise and experience in different engineering areas, which allows Dockwise to take a proactive role in the design of large offshore structures. ODL also offers front-end engineering, conceptual designs and

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MarEx: Give us some indication of the synergy between each of the business units. Is there much in the way of crossover between the physical assets and ships of each group? Goedée: Dockwise’s strategy to grow into a full-service provider offering complete transport and installation services is enhanced by the synergy between Dockwise, OKI and ODL, which significantly increases the Company’s capabilities. Specifically, OKI specializes in the design and fabrication of many innovative offshore solutions such as customized load transfer systems like Leg Mating

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