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Royal IHC – Diving support 4 IHC and Dräger, the ulti mate sophisti cati on

Products 6 Innovati ve vessels 4 10 Advanced equipment

14 IHC Life-cycle support

6 Diving support Wet bell

As a result of global economic and politi cal developments, oil New generati on of vessels and gas prices are fl uctuati ng. Therefore, energy companies developments in the explorati on and producti on are investi ng in the opti misati on of existi ng wells while sector require a new generati on of diving support soluti ons. searching for new reserves, in less accessible areas. Royal IHC The key factors to be considered are multi functi onality, responds to these developments with innovati ve and effi cient opti mal effi ciency and worldwide usability. IHC soluti ons off shore soluti ons. are designed to support for example, integrati on, mission control and de-risking. New technologies Business concepts of diving operati ons have changed Custom-built and pre-designed soluti ons signifi cantly. What may once have been considered a record- IHC delivers custom-built diving support vessels, such as breaking dive has become a daily routi ne exercise. The North the SEVEN ATLANTIC, as well as the pre-designed ready-to Sea is emerging as one of the world’s largest oil fi elds, but it build IHC Supporter® class series with integrated saturati on guards its treasures well. . The IHC Supporter® class gives competi ti ve 10 pricing, shorter delivery ti me and can easily be built at one of Diving conditi ons are among the worst encountered in IHC’s locati ons worldwide. professional diving. Therefore, new technologies are required to perform safer and more effi cient operati ons. Based on IHC custom-built vessels are designed to accommodate all years of experience in the fi eld, IHC develops new concepts specifi c project requirements and customer specifi cati ons. for safe and effi cient diving support soluti ons. They are able to perform the most complex operati ons and the company’s in-house design team uses its extensive knowledge for the benefi t of customers. Strategic Alliance Royal IHC and Dräger have joined to off er their customers a single source for fully integrated diving support vessels including Class notati on. This leads to short delivery ti mes and a cost-eff ecti ve soluti on. Due to IHC’s in-house knowledge, the experience of off shore diving technologies and integrati on of diving equipment, the design is opti mized with respect to effi ciency and safety. 14 12

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Royal IHC and Dräger have joined forces to off er their customers a single source for fully integrated DSVs with a IHC and Dräger, focus on delivering automated, 18-person, twin bell saturati on diving systems. The partnership off ers customers the highest available quality and state-of-the-art technical soluti ons at a competi ti ve price, under a single contract. The alliance bears the ulti mate sophisti cati on total responsibility for its executi on. The IHC and Dräger alliance provides commercial security through a blend of high competence and competi ti ve off erings. The IHC and Dräger propositi on • minimized commercial risk and complexity for the customer by off ering a single contract where the alliance operates as one enti ty • a stable, proven commercial enti ty for project executi on and life-cycle management • broadly accepted in the market – the technology and design are appreciated by dive teams and operators • vast experience in the design and build of systems and off shore vessels • outstanding track record of integrati ng mission equipment and vessels.

In short, this alliance provides a reliable partner who will deliver on ti me, on spec and to budget.

One client, one soluti on, one contract In understanding the complexiti es and commercial risks associated with procuring, integrati ng and certi fying a DSV, the IHC and Dräger alliance is specifi cally structured to simplify the process. This simplifi cati on results in a single soluti on from a single contract with IHC and Dräger.

This innovati ve commercial approach off ers clear benefi ts to prospecti ve customers by removing many of the procurement complexiti es such as cohesive design, full integrati on, project management and certi fi cati on. Additi onally, life-cycle management capabiliti es are also enhanced by streamlined communicati on channels, which ensure opti mal operati ons.

IHC and Dräger product portf olio The combined IHC and Dräger portf olio represents the perfect marriage of competences. IHC delivers custom-built diving support vessels, as well as the pre-designed ready-to-build IHC Supporter® class series. The company has in-house knowledge of and experience with off shore diving technologies. The integrati on of diving systems with DSV class notati on is one of its core competences. With protecti on and detecti on technologies in its DNA, Dräger has delivered the world’s most advanced, automated saturati on diving systems in operati on today. Thanks to a dedicated team of engineers and soft ware specialists, the in-house experti se is perfectly placed to ensure that bespoke, customer-specifi c demands are met in compliance with both existi ng and forthcoming industry IHC Diving support vessels Dräger gas management control room Dräger automated control system regulati ons.

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Innovative vessels Toisa Pegasus SEVEN ATLANTIC

For diving operations as well as subsea construction, The SEVEN ATLANTIC has been specifically designed for Name Toisa Pegasus Name SEVEN ATLANTIC installation and maintenance in the and other Purchaser Toisa Ltd. saturation up to 350 metres below sea level and features an Purchaser Subsea 7 locations worldwide, the customer required a flexible Delivery year 2008 integrated system. Suitable for worldwide Delivery year 2009 state-of-the-art that could be easily operation, she is the highest class DP vessel capable of adapted to different tasks on the charter market. In order to operations in severe weather conditions. In order to be able to work in different geographical regions, the TOISA Length overall 131.7m enhance the FMEA safety case, the vessel is designed with Length overall 144.79m Length between perpendiculars 117.7m Length between perpendiculars 128.96m PEGASUS is large enough to be self-supporting in remote Breadth 22m full triplication of all DP, propulsion and manoeuvring related Breadth 26m areas. To be cost effective, the design is based on the versatile Depth 9.5m systems and subsystems, which allows the vessel to maintain Depth 12m 22-metre beam of the IHC Type-22. Design draught 6.25m DP3 operation with a system or component out of service. Design draught 7m Scantling draught 6.75m Scantling draught 8m As an enhanced sister to the TOISA PROTEUS, but with Speed 13 knots The integrated saturated diving system on the SEVEN Speed 13.6 knots Deadweight 9,440 tonnes Deadweight 11,885 tonnes a fully integrated saturation diving system, it can support a DP Class 3 ATLANTIC has a total capacity of 24 divers: eight diving DP Class 3 wide variety of subsea operations worldwide. This DP3 vessel Main crane capacity 400mt teams with three members each. The maximum continuous Main crane capacity 120mt is capable of meeting high standards in safety, dynamic Operating depth 3,000m working diver capacity is for divers deployed by two diving Operating depth 1,500m positioning operations and saturation diving. Number of divers 18 bells carrying three divers each. The diving system is Pipe capacity 3,000 tonnes Number of dive bells 2 designed for operations in depths of up to 350 metres. The Maximum diameter 16 inch Operating depth 300m Number of divers 24 It is built with an integrated 18-person twin-bell saturation Total installed power 13,080kW vessel has a total of five moon pools, two for the diving bells, Number of dive bells 2 system. The under-deck configuration allows for a range of two for the observation class ROVs, and one for lowering Operating depth 350m equipment to be installed, while the large clear deck area instruments and tools to the seabed. Number of work class ROVs 2 provides enough space for a range of other applications. Number of observation ROVs 1 The vessel’s stability significantly reduces dependency on Total installed power 21,700kW The need for subsea construction vessels to accommodate port calls for crew change, and as an example, helicopter large numbers of personnel has also been addressed. The crew changes of 38 personnel have been safely conducted vessel can accommodate up to 199 people (excluding in seven conditions. She can also operate at ease in any divers in saturation), depending on the charterer’s fully developed sea conditions in excess of 4.5m Hs. The requirements. SEVEN ATLANTIC has surpassed her design objectives and has received a number of customer commendations, which is testimony to an exemplary design and a committed team, both onshore and offshore.

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Innovative vessels Well Enhancer IHC Supporter® class

With an increasing number of ageing wells and shrinking The modular approach for the IHC Supporter® class product Name Well Enhancer Name IHC Supporter® class reserves, it is becoming more viable and important to Purchaser Helix Energy range offers a variety of functionalities that suit the customer’s maintain the former and extract the maximum amount of Delivery year 2008 mission requirements. Maximum synergy is obtained by the oil. The requirement was to develop a state-of-the-art well integration of vessel particulars, a diving system and other Length overall 81 - 117m intervention and diving support vessel, suitable for operation equipment into a complete diving support . As a Length between perpendiculars 75 - 111m in the North Sea as well as worldwide. Length overall 131.7m result, various diving configurations will be available for the Breadth 20m Length between perpendiculars 117.7m Depth to main deck 9m Breadth 22m IHC Supporter® class platform. Design draught 6m The WELL ENHANCER is based on the IHC Type-22 design, Depth 9.5m Speed 12 - 14.5 knots which makes it a cost-effective vessel of high performance Design draught 6.25m Different diving support purposes require varying vessel Deadweight 3,000 - 6,600 tonnes and quality. IHC adapted the design to accommodate Scantling draught 6.75m lengths and the integration of different diving systems. Vessel DP class 3 a multi-purpose tower (designed and built by Huisman), Speed 13 knots lengths ranging from 81 to 117 metres allow for the integration Number of divers 6 / 9 / 12 / 15 Deadweight 7,950 tonnes Number of dive bells 1 an 18-person twin-bell saturated diving system and a twin DP Class 3 of diving systems with a capacity of 6, 9, 12 or 15 divers. The Operating depths up to 200m work-class ROV system. She is fitted with coiled tubing Number of divers 18 systems have a depth rating up to 200 metres of seawater Number of work class ROVs up to 2 and is prepared for upgrading with a flare boom. Number of dive bells 2 respectively, and are equipped with a single bell launch and Total installed power 6,840 or 7,980kW Operating depth 300m recovery system through a dedicated diving . Triplicated engine rooms allow the Well Enhancer to Number of work class ROVs 2 Total installed power 15,862kW maintain DP3 operation with one engine room out of service. Alternatively, diving equipment can be integrated into vessels An innovative multi-purpose tower next to the work moon pool with other primary mission profiles, such as well intervention. offers flexible hoisting capacity, while maintaining efficient use The versatile IHC Supporter® class platform, in conjunction of deck space. The safety and security during intervention with advanced modular diving equipment, offers a cost- work is guaranteed by a gas closure system using overpressure effective offshore diving solution that suits a wide range of to protect the vessel’s accommodation. The twin ROV system mission profiles. is integrated into the ship’s design. Cutting-edge technology is readily available for condensing into IHC vessels. The automation of the modular design is integrated in the system architecture by IHC’s specialist business unit, IHC Drives & Automation. Double engine rooms allow the IHC Supporter® class to maintain DP3 operation with one engine room out of service.

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Integrati on of SAT-system

Hyperbaric self-propelled lifeboat

Advanced equipment Mini SAT-system Inside air dive chamber DART and ATEL

IHC off ers a wide range of advanced equipment to ensure the All of these systems are built around deck compression Decompression chambers For integrati on in existi ng systems, the chambers can be deep-water diving operati ons of its customers can be carried chambers, which provide safe and controlled diver The decompression chambers built by IHC are considered to supplied with connecti on fl anges to fi t any bell or auxiliary out safely and eff ecti vely. This includes saturati on diving decompression. The layout of the deck decompression be market leading and suitable for any applicati on. They are chamber. The skid can be used to integrate the air cylinders equipment and decompression chambers that allow divers to chambers includes wet-pod faciliti es (with sanitary the result of divers working together with the design teams, required to provide maximum operati onal independence. The stay under water for signifi cant periods to complete their work. provisions) and multi ple main locks, depending on customer mixing seasoned experience with fresh perspecti ves. The hull has a number of spare penetrators that allow The company also supplies several diver handling systems and requirements. A dedicated launch and recovery system allows company believes that decompression chambers should be additi onal systems to be installed. A large-size medical lock components required for deep-water diving acti viti es, as well the divers to be transported to and from the subsea work site easy to operate, to avoid possible errors or losing precious is a standard feature. View ports with a diameter of 150mm as the necessary electrical power and automati on systems. with the closed dive bell. This is equipped for two or three ti me. allow observati on of both compartments. divers, depending on system confi gurati on. IHC manufactures decompression chambers in all types DART and ATEL Saturati on diving The necessary life-support equipment is containerised of materials and confi gurati ons: aluminium, steel, duplex, DART stands for Diver Att endant Recompression Transportable, As well as integrated third-party saturati on diving systems for for easy deployment, including hot water machines, stati onary, mobile or transportable. They have standard which is a type of transportable decompression chamber, its innovati ve vessels, IHC also provides other equipment for environmental control units and gas management panels. tanks, but are by no means limited to one model. All large enough to accommodate two people (one pati ent and safe deep-water diving. During operati on, the dive is supervised and directed from the decompression chambers can be custom-made to fi t their one att endant). Due to its special shape and size, the DART control room. Depending on the system set-up, this can either applicati ons precisely. Safety and reliability are important is spacious enough to allow for extended transportati on or Integrati on of SAT-systems be containerised or integrated in the vessel superstructure. features and IHC is able to build decompression chambers treatment ti mes if necessary. IHC Hytech is IHC’s in-house centre of competence for according to any standard: Lloyd’s Register, ABS, DNV-GL , off shore diving technologies and integrati on of diving Hyperbaric self-propelled lifeboats IMCA and so on. Compact and lightweight, the DART is ideal for transferring equipment. By combining experience in vessel integrati on The preferred method for the safe evacuati on of saturati on divers under pressure to a hyperbaric medical facility. It and advanced equipment with knowledge of diving, IHC is divers is by means of a hyperbaric self-propelled lifeboat. A standard decompression chamber comes with two is fi tt ed with a rotati ng STANAG male fl ange, which allows able to off er a Dräger integrated diving system including DSV IHC is the market-leading supplier of hyperbaric evacuati on compartments: the main chamber and an entry lock. The it to be connected to a large number of hyperbaric faciliti es. Class notati on. pressure chambers, complete with the chamber outf itti ng, chamber is skid-mounted and has large lift ing lugs for It is also possible to use adapti on fl anges to connect the DART and the internal/external life-support and environmental increased mobility. The tank will go wherever the diving to hyperbaric faciliti es using other connecti on fl anges. The Mini SAT-system control equipment. operati on is located. DART transportable decompression chamber can be installed A variety of innovati ve and modular air and mixed gas diving in an ISO norm container. systems are available. These range from basic transportable IHC evacuati on chamber systems are available for nine, 12, 18 The interior and exterior of the chambers are covered with decompression chambers via air dive basket LARS units to or 24 divers and for depth ranges up to 400 metres of seawater. a special coati ng. Working usually range from 50, ATEL stands for Att achable Transportable Entrance Lock. This fully integrated mini SAT-diving systems with all the necessary The interior of evacuati on chamber integrated in 70 or 100 metres of seawater for surface-supplied diving is an additi onal chamber compartment, which can be used life-support equipment. the self-propelled lifeboats includes a hyperbaric toilet, CO2 acti viti es for air and mixed gas operati ons. Chambers with in combinati on with the DART, allowing att endant entry to scrubber systems, environmental control units and a medical working pressures of up to 400 metres of seawater can the DART. The ATEL is provided with a special STANAG female lock. The enti re unit is DNV-GL and SOLAS approved. however also be provided for saturati on diving operati ons. fl ange, which makes it possible to link the ATEL to the DART, creati ng a two-compartment chamber.

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Launch and Recovery System (LARS)

Advanced equipment Wet bell Integrated electrical and automation systems

Diver handling systems A dive control panel, and the controls for communication, Electrical power and automation systems High level of performance To ensure the safe transportation of divers, several diver illumination and camera systems are inside the DCC. The In addition to vessels and equipment, IHC delivers total Electrical power systems are becoming increasingly important handling systems are available from IHC’s specialist business system can be completed with a containerised decompression systems for efficient offshore operations. With IHC Hytech on board. A growing number of electrical systems enables unit, IHC Hytech. chamber (20ft container), and such diving materials as hot as the in-house diving competence centre, IHC Drives & a more flexible vessel layout and, in most cases, greater water suits, a hot water supply unit, diving suits and helmets, Automation supplying the complete electrical installation and efficiency in the application of energy. The modular design of Launch and recovery systems and various underwater tools. automation, and IHC Offshore & Marine with its experience IHC vessels in general and their innovative frequency drives Divers can be transported to and from the subsea work site on integrated vessels, all disciplines are under one roof to provide a high level of system performance. using the Launch and Recovery System (LARS). This is a diver provide the ultimate integrated solution. Tailored to meet handling system designed for a dive cage with two divers High-quality components the performance requirements of customers, the latest The integration of an in-house developed platform automation and two 50-litre air bottles, with a deployment depth of IHC manufactures and delivers a wide range of high-quality technology in electrical drives and platform automation system is mainly provided in three product lines, accompanied 100 metres. The diving control station is located in one of components, which are designed to meet the toughest optimises the design, construction and operation of these by complete electrical installations: the containers. Deliveries include the complete diving gear, standards in the industry. Examples include gas control panels, complex working vessels. such as helmet lights, video communication and the surface LED helmet lights, flow fuses and scrubbers. • Alarm and Monitoring Systems (AMS) with principal design umbilical connections. appraisal of classification societies Portable three-diver, two-diver and one-diver panels are also An integrated approach • Vessel Management Systems (VMS) for the integration of all The benefits of IHC launch and recovery systems are as available. The three-diver panel is a surface-supplied diving IHC Drives & Automation excels in the integration of a variety platform functions, including PMS and offshore operation follows: system designed to simultaneously support three divers of systems, such as navigation functions, communication, systems • easy to transport and operate working at a depth of 70 metres of seawater (optional 100 energy management, heavy crane operation, offshore • Condition Monitoring Systems (CMS) for the support of • guaranteed safety metres) on all types of underwater tasks, including surveys, handling and propulsion control. The approach ensures high maintenance and logistical decisions. • the clump winch can raise a manned cage in case of maintenance, defect rectification, cutting and welding. system availability, sustainability and maintainability. emergency (secondary back-up) IHC offers the optimal integration of electro-technical • certified by Lloyd’s Register and meets IMCA guidelines IHC also designs and produces containerised gas production The specialists at IHC design and deliver generators, and automation knowledge with naval and mechanical • marine working environment and control systems. The containerised self-supported electric/ motors, main switchboards, variable engineering to its customers. This results in enhanced control • heavy-duty parts. production system features the following: frequency drives for low and medium voltage, transformers of the vessel, improved safety for divers, in • diesel-driven generator and inverters, DP2 and DP3 systems, as well as artificial system design and a higher level of performance. Wet bell • low-pressure compressor intelligence-based platform automation systems. Complete The WBHS3-100 is an open wet-bell handling system that • high-pressure compressor electrical installations and additional equipment integrate all allows three divers to work at a depth of up to 100 metres. • pressure-swing absorption system features. Training and life-cycle support help to reduce the The system consists of an open wet bell with an internal • booster pumps cost of ownership for customers. diameter of 1,500mm (approximately 5ft), an A-frame with • gas-mixing control panel. sheaves, a top frame with hydraulic winches to hoist the bell and its clump , and a Dive Control Container (DCC).

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Your performance is our challenge

Training and assistance on board Component repair

IHC customers rely on the unrivalled level of commitment Design Maintain upgrade that is off ered to them through dedicated and comprehensive The design phase encompasses the enti re trajectory, from the At this stage, the aim is to opti mise the system’s availability This stage facilitates several opti ons for the necessary life-cycle support services. These help to maximise the fi rst point of contact about a potenti al off shore challenge, to in a cost-eff ecti ve manner. This is achieved by intelligently overhaul and/or replacement of major or structural systems equipment’s availability and the return on investment, and the last drawing or calculati on, directed to off er a practi cal maintaining its technical functi onality with regard to prevailing and subsystems. These are based on economic considerati ons, therefore reduces the total cost of ownership. soluti on. operati onal circumstances – and by a quick response in the conti nuing compliance to regulati ons or changing operati onal event of an unexpected technical defect. requirements. The cycle can be entered at any of its fi ve integrated stages. The technology innovator’s highly qualifi ed experts design Build and build innovati ve vessels and advanced equipment based Irrespecti ve of the actual locati on, the building stage integrates on their vast worldwide experience of the , mining the procurement, manufacturing, commissioning and testi ng and off shore industries. of the vessels’ and equipment’s hardware and soft ware. Their future uti lisati on and operati onal effi ciency are enhanced and The company off ers a complete spectrum of high-quality and ensured by the life-cycle support services. Examples of the up-to-date services to ensure that crews operate in a highly services are project management, works and site supervision, skilled and effi cient manner to achieve opti mum levels of commissioning and technical support. producti vity. IHC life-cycle support also allows operators to maintain the durability and reliability of their systems through These services improve the quality, sustainability, durability, a range of specialist services. ease of maintenance, compliance to regulati ons, and awareness of systems and operati ons. Depending on the type Furthermore, an upgrade by means of renovati on, of equipment and/or contract, they are – partly or wholly modifi cati on or update of the existi ng systems, components – integrated in the scope of delivery, but they can also be and/or soft ware can extend the working life of the vessel off ered separately to customers worldwide. and equipment. With the experti se to research, engineer and install to the highest possible standard, the IHC team will also uti lise complex processes, knowledge and experience to operate maintain the correct and safe operati on of all its products on The operati onal stage of a system either embraces the board. period from the day of delivery of vessels and/or equipment unti l its functi onal withdrawal, or a full lease/rental period. During this trajectory, the aim is to preserve the system’s vital functi onality and effi ciency under prevailing or changing operati onal conditi ons.

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