OFFSHOREMARINE Builder of distinction
March – April 2011 MICA (P) 153/04/2008
Securing international rig orders
N-KOM drydocks first LNG vessel
7th KFELS SSDT delivered CONTENTS
SEAFOX 5 secures first charter 3 More jackup orders in tow 4 Choice solutions partner 8 Another impressive conversion 10 Seventh solid delivery 14 Brilliant deliveries 20 Clockwork construction 22 Ideas for growth 27 Keeping employees in the pink 30 An hour for the Earth 31
Customer focus Premium partnership 13
Special report N-KOM drydocks first LNG vessel 16
Centrespread Making waves at Maritime Week 18 Centrespread 18
Technology & Innovation Solutions for waste water treatment 24 Keppel O&M participated in this year’s Singapore Maritime Week led by the Maritime and Port People profile Authority through a series of conferences, Golden recollection 29 exhibitions and events from 10 to 15 April 2011.
In particular, the Group was a sponsor and exhibitor of the highly anticipated biennial Sea Asia Conference. This three-day conference drew over 12,000 visitors and 340 maritime and shipping businesses from 40 countries.
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EDITOR Lai Ching Chuan
ASSISTANT EDITOR Ivana Chua
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2 OffshoreMarine March – April 2011 SEAFOX 5 secures first charter
SEAFOX 5 has secured its first offshore wind farm charter in the North Sea worth over EUR 35 million
Keppel FELS’ offshore wind turbine KS Wong, MD of Keppel FELS, have launched us forward in installation vessel has won its first said, “This new charter contract sealing the charter contract with charter contract from Aarsleff is a significant milestone in ABJV DanTysk. Bilfinger Berger (ABJV) Dan Tysk, establishing Keppel’s footprint as worth over EUR 35 million. The a value-added solutions provider “SEAFOX 5’s ability to withstand vessel, SEAFOX 5, is jointly built for the emerging offshore wind harsh offshore environmental and owned through a 75/25 energy sector. I would like to conditions all year round will be joint venture company between thank our partner, Seafox, whose advantageous in this first charter Keppel FELS and Seafox Group, rich operating expertise was where it is expected to work a leading provider of offshore instrumental in the winning of our through winter in the North Sea. accommodation and multi-support first charter in the North Sea.” We look forward to meet ABJV service jack ups. DanTysk’s expectations with the Upon completion, SEAFOX 5 will delivery of safe and uninterrupted Built to Keppel’s proprietary be managed and operated by operations as we fortify SEAFOX KFELS MPSEP (Multi-Purpose Workfox BV, the leading operator 5’s track record.” Self-Elevating Platform) concept, of multi-support service jackups SEAFOX 5 is targeted for in the Southern North Sea, and a The KFELS MPSEP, designed by completion in 2H 2012. It will member of the Seafox Group. Keppel’s R&D arm, Offshore be used to install offshore wind Technology Development, features foundations in the 288 megawatt Keesjan Cordia, MD of Seafox an offshore pedestal crane with a (MW) DanTysk windfarm, Contractors BV, said, “Developers 1,200-tonne lifting capacity, and a developed by Europe’s leading and operators of offshore wind spacious deck in excess of 3,700 sm energy company Vattenfall and farms place high emphasis on with a variable load of 7,000 MT. Stadtwerke München, in the the reliability of delivery and German sector of the North Sea. operations. As such, the collective The customer ABJV DanTysk has strengths and track records of the an option to extend the charter by Seafox-Keppel alliance, augmented another 90 days. by an outstanding vessel concept,
OffshoreMarine March – April 2011 3 More jackup orders in tow
Win-win partnerships have enabled Keppel O&M group to secure three rig orders from its global customers.
Jasper orders second KFELS jackup In April, Jasper Investments Limited (Jasper) has exercised its option with Keppel FELS to build a second KFELS B Class jackup rig for delivery in 1H 2013.
The single-rig option was given to Jasper when the customer ordered its first jackup from Keppel FELS in December 2010.
KS Wong, MD of Keppel FELS, said, “Including this latest contract from Jasper, we have secured 17 jackup rigs since November last year. Of these, 14 are proprietary Keppel designs. These include 10 KFELS B and Super B Class rigs.
“We are pleased that Jasper has reaffirmed its confidence in our proprietary technology and execution expertise by exercising the option for a second KFELS B Class jackup rig. We look forward to deliver both its world class rigs safely, on time and within budget.”
Similar to its first jackup rig, Jasper’s latest unit will be able to operate in water depths of 400 feet (ft), drill 30,000 ft deep and accommodate 150 men.
Keppel FELS has secured orders for ten KFELS B and Super B Class rigs in the past six months Geoffrey Yeoh, ED of Jasper, said, “With rapidly increasing demand in the market for safer and more capable rigs, this is the opportune
4 OffshoreMarine March – April 2011 Senior management of Japan Drilling Company and Keppel set in motion the construction of a new KFELS Super B Class rig time to expand our fleet and rig order in six years and Keppel strengthen our offshore fleet to increase our solutions for the FELS’ first for the company. address the diverse needs of our offshore industry. We are pleased customers. The utilisation of our to be able to build another rig KS Wong added, “JDC has existing rigs is currently at an to the highly-rated KFELS B Class been very specific with the optimal level and we believe design with Keppel FELS. requirements from their new that the KFELS Super B class will jackup building programme. We be an important addition to “Teaming up with the world’s are honoured that they have boost our capabilities and offerings leading rig designer and builder selected our proven KFELS Super to customers.” enables us to offer reliable, safe B Class design to be customised and high quality products to to their needs. This is a win-win “Through earlier repair projects, meet the most stringent partnership that demonstrates we have witnessed Keppel FELS’ requirements of the market. the strength of our proprietary deep commitment to quality, Building our first KFELS B Class rigs designs.” safety and delivery excellence. at Keppel FELS is an important We are glad to have found a step for Jasper in growing our “The KFELS Super B class rig has a likeminded partner in Keppel, presence in the offshore drilling highly successful operating track and look forward to working market.” record in many parts of the world. closely with them to complete an And as with all our projects, we outstanding drilling unit that fits JDC orders KFELS Super B Class aim to deliver this latest unit our exacting requirements.” In March, Keppel FELS in Singapore safely, on time and within budget was awarded a contract from to JDC.” The KFELS Super B Class design Japan Drilling Company (JDC) to is one of the world’s deepest build a KFELS Super B Class Yuichiro Ichikawa, Representative drilling rigs with drilling depth of jackup rig. Director and Senior Managing 35,000 ft. This rig’s leg structure Executive Officer of JDC, said, is uniquely designed to provide Slated for delivery in 1Q 2013, “We plan to further expand our JDC’s rig will be its first newbuild business operations globally and Continues on page 6...
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enhanced robustness for operations at 425 ft water depth. The rig is engineered to operate in high ambient temperatures and can accommodate 150 personnel onboard. To date, 33 KFELS B Class and Super B Class rigs have been delivered for operations in various parts of the world.
Keppel FELS previously completed two KFELS B Class jackup rigs for a JDC joint venture company with Qatar Petroleum, Gulf Drilling International Ltd. JDC had also previously sent its rigs, Hakuryu-5 and Hakuryu-3, for repair and maintenance at Keppel AmFELS and Keppel FELS respectively.
Repeat rig for Perforadora Central Over in the US, its sister company, Keppel AmFELS LLC, has also won a contract from Mexico’s Perforadora Central SA de CV (Perforadora Central) to build a LeTourneau Super 116E jackup rig.
Keppel AmFELS’ repeat jackup rig for Perforadora Central is slated for delivery in 1Q 2013. Unlike the existing LeTourneau Super 116Es, this will be the first Super 116E newbuild to be further enhanced to provide for an additional 1,500 kips of elevated load. It will have leg lengths of 511 ft and the capability to drill wells up to 30,000 ft at a water depth of 375 ft.
Mexico is the world’s sixth The new jackup rig for Perforadora Central will be based on the LeTourneau Super 116E design; Keppel AmFELS previously delivered Tuxpan, a LeTourneau Super 116E rig to Perforadora Central largest producer of oil and has in 2010 the seventh largest natural gas
6 OffshoreMarine March – April 2011 reserve in the western hemisphere. gateway of the Gulf of Mexico, expert project management and PEMEX, Mexico’s national oil Keppel AmFELS is in a prime construction capabilities, as well company, has recently announced position to serve this growing as commitment to the highest plans to invest approximately Ps. offshore sector and be the standards of safety and quality. 286.3 billion (US$23.6 billion) in preferred solutions provider of 2011, more than 80% of which drillers and operators in Mexico “Our Tonala and Tuxpan would be allocated to exploration and the region.” jackups are turning in excellent and production activities. performances for PEMEX in In keeping with its tradition of Mexico. We are just as confident GS Tan, President of Keppel safe, on-time and within-budget that our latest newbuild by AmFELS, said, “Keppel AmFELS deliveries, Keppel AmFELS Keppel AmFELS will be another has enjoyed a win-win partnership completed Tonala, an ultra exceptional product to boost with Perforadora Central that premium KFELS B Class jackup our track record as the foremost dates back to 2002. Today, we for Perforadora Central in 2004, provider of drilling solutions are pleased to further strengthen followed by Tuxpan, a LeTourneau in Mexico.” our years of collaboration with a S116E rig in 2010. contract for our third newbuild Perforadora Central is a Mexican jackup rig together. Perforadora Central expressed, company providing offshore and “With each successive project, onshore drilling service mainly “With a strategic presence at the Keppel AmFELS has proven its for PEMEX.
Experts in repairs
In a nod to Keppel’s expertise in repairs and upgrading, customers have awarded new jobs to Keppel FELS Brasil.
The Company has secured contracts for the repair of two semisubmersible drilling rigs. The first is with Transocean UK Limited to carry out structural, piping, electrical and painting repairs on Falcon 100, which operates in the Campos Basin.
The second contract is from Pride Foramer S.A.S for repairs on the Pride Brazil. BrasFELS will replace 17 tons of pipes as well as install the sewage unit, helideck tie-down and backup trip tank. This is second time the rig is in BrasFELS for repairs. With an established track record, BrasFELS is the yard of choice for repairs in the region such as the Falcon 100 from Transocean
OffshoreMarine March – April 2011 7 Choice solutions partner
Keppel Shipyard has built up a track record of delivering quality projects competitively and with high standards of safety
Keppel O&M, through its wholly- Nelson Yeo, MD (Marine) of owned subsidiaries, Keppel Keppel O&M, said, “These new Shipyard and Keppel Singmarine contracts reflect the confidence have clinched four marine orders of our customers in Keppel O&M from international customers over group. We are proud of the solid the past two months. partnerships built with faithful customers who turn to our These entail building a new multi- yards worldwide for their fleet purpose dive support construction expansion and upgrading needs. ” vessel (DSCV) and a pipe laying vessel, converting a Floating, Keppel Singmarine will build for Storage and Offloading (FSO) SBM Offshore a prototype multi- vessel, as well as upgrading a purpose DSCV scheduled for Floating Production Storage and delivery in 2Q 2013. This cutting- Offloading (FPSO) vessel. edge vessel combines capabilities
8 OffshoreMarine March – April 2011 of diving support, subsea engineering, constructing marine three projects which Keppel has construction and anchor handling, systems and outfittings. This vessel undertaken for us were high and features a Dynamic Positioning is expected to be completed in quality vessels, delivered promptly (DP) III system. middle of 2012. and safely. We look forward to yet another FSO to complement our The DSCV will be equipped with a The Company will also carry out fleet here in Asia.” fully integrated 12-men saturation the conversion of a FSO vessel for diving system that enables divers Bumi Armada. When completed in The third contract that Keppel to work safely down to a depth 2H 2011, the converted FSO vessel Shipyard secured was a fast- of 300 metres, and a 250 tone (t) with storage capacity of 500,000 track project for the upgrading crane to support subsea oilfield barrels of oil will be deployed on of an FPSO vessel from Petrofac development. It will also feature the Sepat oilfield (Block PM 313), International (UAE) LLC, a a 200 t double drum winch, four located off the eastern coast of subsidiary of Petrofac. Work chain lockers and a stern roller for Peninsular Malaysia. has commenced in 1Q 2011. This anchor handling functions. FPSO facility will be able to handle Hassan Basma, ED & CEO of Bumi both oil and gas production for For the newbuild pipe laying Armada, said, “Working with an oil and gas field offshore vessel, Castorone, Keppel Shipyard Keppel is one of the partnerships Peninsular Malaysia. will jointly execute this project which we have developed over with Keppel Singmarine. The the years of collaboration. One work scope includes detailed that is built on trust. The first
Keppel Singmarine will build for SBM Offshore a prototype multi-purpose DSCV scheduled for delivery in 2Q 2013
OffshoreMarine March – April 2011 9 Another impressive conversion
No matter how complex the projects might be, vessel owners and operators can trust Keppel yards to provide consistently strong project management and execution.
On 15 April 2011, Keppel Shipyard completed one of Vietnam’s largest Floating Production Storage Offloading (FPSO) vessel on time and without incidents.
Operated and managed by EMAS Production (EMAS), Lewek Emas is among Vietnam’s largest FPSOs. The vessel has been chartered by Premier Oil Vietnam Offshore B.V. for the development of the Chim Sáo field off southern Vietnam for six years, with an option to extend by another six years. The FPSO charter contract is one of only seven signed worldwide in 2009, and is worth approximately US$1 billion.
At the vessel’s naming ceremony, Dr Lee Boon Yang, Chairman of Keppel Corporation said, “Keppel Shipyard is pleased to support EMAS with the conversion of its second FPSO, Lewek Emas. We provided a broad spectrum of FPSO conversion services for this project, including the engineering and fabrication of topsides modules.
“In spite of the tight schedules, Keppel and EMAS have worked closely together to ensure that the project works are carried out with the highest standards of quality.
The successful conversion of One of Vietnam’s largest FPSOs, Lewek Emas, built by Keppel Shipyard
10 OffshoreMarine March – April 2011 The managements ofs Keppel, EMAS and premier Oil celebrate a stellar partnership and the successful conversion of FPSO Lewek Emas
Lewek EMAS further enhances and offshore installation. The safety incident-free is a great Keppel as the choice provider of addition of Lewek EMAS to our achievement. EMAS Production is reliable and value-added marine fleet propels EMAS Production confident of delivering top-notch services.” to be one of Asia’s leading FPSO performance with this FPSO in her operators.” upcoming assignment offshore The project to convert the 168,000 Vietnam.” dwt Suezmax tanker into an FPSO The FPSO is expected to begin was awarded to Keppel Shipyard in production in the second half of Keppel has been doing business December 2009. Lewek Emas is the 2011, and will be able to produce in Vietnam for more than 25 second project between Keppel up to 50,000 barrels of oil per day years. The earliest project was and EMAS. Prior to this, Keppel (bopd), and store about 680,000 the 1,200-tonne floating crane Shipyard had completed the barrels of oil on location. Hoang Sa delivered in 1984. A conversion of EMAS’s first FPSO, few years later, Keppel completed Lewek Arunothai in 2008. Lim Kwee Keong, CEO of EMAS the country’s first jackup rig, Production, added, “The strategic Tam Dao I. More recently, three Lionel Lee, Group MD of EMAS, foresight and creative energy modern jackup rigs were delivered said, “Lewek EMAS is our second of our partners have turned the to PV Drilling based on Keppel’s FPSO project with Keppel Shipyard Lewek EMAS project into a reality. proprietary KFELS B Class Design. with whom we have established With their support, we are the first a win-win partnership. This overseas company to secure an FPSO underscores EMAS’ ability offshore Vietnam loan to finance to deliver a diverse range of the FPSO’s conversion. Conversions customised marine and offshore are complex undertakings and support solutions, from design to achieve this with over four and engineering to maintenance million man-hours expended
OffshoreMarine March – April 2011 11 A successful venture
In April, Keppel Singmarine delivered the transshipment barge Straits Venture, safely, on time and within budget to Straits Corporation meriting a bonus of $5,000.
Richard Ong, Chairman and CEO of Straits Corporation said, “We are very optimistic about the prospects for this new crane barge and are already planning to build two more of such vessels within the next three years. I am greatly appreciative of the Keppel Singmarine team for their efficiency and on time delivery.”
The vessel was named by Lady Sponsor, Cecilia Lew, the spouse of Richard Ong on 5 April 2011.
Hoe Eng Hock, ED of Keppel Singmarine shared, “We are glad to be a partner of Straits Corporation for its growth and expansion plans. We believe the Keppel Singmarine was awarded a $5,000 bonus for the incident-free construction of the Straits Venture coal transshipment barge long-term prospect in the offshore oil and gas industry remains bright and we look forward to participate and contribute to the success and growth of Straits Corporation.”
Capable of loading 30,000 tonnes of coal per day, this barge is able to operate under challenging transshipment conditions at sea, and has the flexibility to support other marine operations for the oil and gas industry.
Managements of Keppel Singmarine and Straits Corporation celebrate the naming of the transshipment barge Straits Venture
12 OffshoreMarine March – April 2011 CUSTOMER FOCUS
Premium partnership
said, “We are optimistic about the market. If not, we would not risk building so many rigs.”
Strong industry fundamentals coupled with growing demand for operational and safety requirements have spurred demand for units with high technical capabilities. Through newbuild orders and target acquisitions of modern assets, Seadrill maintains its modern fleet profile. It has the most modern fleet in the deepwater and premium jackup segment.
Lovdal said, “When the rigs become older, we sell them. For us, that’s okay if somebody else wants to work with older rigs. We are focusing on our top quality service – that means having better Alf Ragnar Lovdal, Senior Vice President, Asia Pacific, Seadrill (left) seen with CH Tong, CEO of technology and so on (in our rigs). Keppel O&M That means it will be more expensive for our people to run Established in 2005, Seadrill is an alternative to the fixed or the older and not so complicated international offshore drilling floating platform solution, rigs.” contractor providing drilling and West Jaya’s deployment in well services. The company’s Trinidad and Tobago will help The issue of deepwater drilling fleet includes harsh-environment grow the market in the Americas permits in the Gulf of Mexico has semisubmersibles, jackups, shallow for semisubmersible tenders. gradually resumed over recent and deepwater tender rigs and Excluding West Jaya, Seadrill owns months, and the general prospect deepwater drillships. six semisubmersible tenders; these for deepwater solutions has been units are deployed in Southeast good. The largest owner and operator Asia and West Africa. of self-erecting tender rigs, Speaking on deepwater trends, Seadrill recently took delivery Prior to delivering West Jaya, Lovdal said, “If you go to the of West Jaya, a semisubmersible Keppel FELS had completed for Gulf of Mexico, Brazil and West drilling tender,built by Keppel FELS Seadrill on time and with good Africa, there is a high demand for to the proven KFELS SSDT™ 3600E safety records the KFELS B Class deepwater rigs. If you look at Asia, design. rigs West Callisto and West Juno. we have two deepwater units and Alf Ragnar Lovdal, Senior Vice two to three may be in demand A versatile and cost effective President, Asia Pacific, Seadrill, looking forward.”
OffshoreMarine March – April 2011 13 Seventh solid delivery
West Jaya was delivered more than two weeks ahead of time, with a perfect safety record and within budget
Keppel FELS has delivered its been constructed for Seadrill world leader in the drilling tender seventh KFELS semisubmersible in recent years. It is also the market. Keppel is proud to be drilling tender (SSDT), West Jaya, eighteenth rig to be delivered by a partner and also the foremost to Seadrill. Completed two weeks Keppel FELS to Seadrill companies designer and builder of ahead of schedule, the vessel was over the years. With West Jaya, SSDTs, among other offshore delivered with a perfect safety Seadrill has now spent in excess of mobile rigs. record and within budget. US$ 2 billion with Keppel FELS.” “As a partner for solutions, we The vessel was named at Keppel West Jaya is built to Keppel’s are always keen to team up with FELS on 19 March 2011 by Lady proven KFELS SSDT 3600E trend-setting customers to develop Sponsor Marie Chew, spouse of design, which was conferred the solutions for the offshore oil and Marcus Chew, Director of Business ASEAN outstanding engineering gas industry. We look forward to Development at Seadrill. achievement award in December continue supporting Seadrill in 2009 for its eco-friendly features their fleet expansion and further Speaking at the ceremony, Alf and sustainable operations. strengthen their capabilities in the C Thorkildsen, CEO of Seadrill, tender assist market.” said, “West Jaya is the seventh KS Wong, MD of Keppel FELS, consecutive on time, on budget added, “With the success of West Jaya has enhanced mooring semi-tender rig Keppel FELS has this design, Seadrill is today the capabilities and features a crane
14 OffshoreMarine March – April 2011 Seadrill is in negotiation with BP Trinidad & Tobago LLC for West Jaya to work in the Immortelle field for two years.
The first unit in Seadrill’s KFELS SSDT fleet, West Pelaut, was designed and built by Keppel FELS in 1994, and was conferred the highly coveted Shell Platform Rig of the Year award in 2004, 2006 and 2008.
Developed by Keppel’s Deepwater Technology Group, the KFELS SSDT is an outstanding application of
Celebrating the naming of West Jaya at Keppel FELS were Lady Sponsor Marie Chew (centre), engineering and technological Alf C Thorkildsen, CEO of Seadrill (left), Marcus Chew, Director of Business Development at advancement, contributing Seadrill (second from left), CH Tong, CEO of Keppel O&M (second from right) and KS Wong, MD of Keppel FELS significantly to environmental protection, as well as the safety of operators involved in offshore platform development drilling. Seadrill’s KFELS SSDT fleet Designed to operate in deep No. semisubmersible Drilling Tenders delivery waters of up to 5,000 feet, the 1. West Pelaut 1994 purpose-built KFELS SSDT has 2. West Menang 1999 revolutionalised the way in which 3. West Alliance 2001 drilling tenders operate, allowing 4. West Setia 2004 them to be deployed next to 5. West Berani 2006 deepwater floating platforms. 6. West Vencedor 2009 7. West Jaya 2011 With this latest delivery, Keppel FELS has successfully completed six KFELS B Class jackup rigs and seven capacity of 250 tonnes, four mud the tender rig concept with a KFELS SSDTs for Seadrill. This is in pumps and accommodation for view towards new and higher addition to the first Jackup, West 160 people. capacity units. Epsilon, built for Seadrill in 1993.
Alf Ragnar Løvdal, Senior VP “The success of the KFELS SSDT Keppel AmFELS in the US has of Seadrill Asia Pacific, said, design is a result of the winning previously built five jackups for “The six previous tender rigs partnership we have built with a Seadrill subsidiary, Scorpion we built here have established Keppel FELS. With West Jaya, Offshore, while at Keppel themselves firmly in the market they have again delivered an Shipyard, three Floating Storage with a solid track record. In exceptional product that will and Regasification Units were fact, we are seeing strong provide value-added solutions delivered to Golar LNG, a interest from oil companies for for our customers.” subsidiary of Seadrill.
OffshoreMarine March – April 2011 15 SPECIAL REPORT
N-KOM ramps up operations
(From left) N-KOM seeks to establish itself as the region’s new centre of excellence for offshore and marine services; Chartered by Qatargas, the LNG carrier Al Wakrah marks an important milestone in the partnership between N-KOM and MOL
Qatar’s highly anticipated mega months. Adding to its growing track Simaisma arrived at N-KOM on shipyard facility, Nakilat-Keppel record lately was the completion of 29 March 2011, and was turned Offshore & Marine (N-KOM), special survey works on the liquefied around in 20 days. opened its doors last November to natural gas (LNG) carrier, Simaisma. the keen reception of ship and rig Other significant projects owners in the Middle East. Notably, Simaisma has become the clinched recently by N-KOM first LNG carrier to be drydocked in include the contract to carry out Strategically located at the north- Qatar. For the successful delivery critical repair, modification and eastern tip of Qatar, in the Port of of this project on time and without upgrading works for Gulf Drilling Ras Laffan, this 43-ha facility seeks incidents on 19 April 2011, N-KOM International(GDI)’s offshore to establish itself as the region’s was awarded a bonus by the jackup rig, Al-Doha. new centre of excellence for vessel’s manager and operator, offshore and marine services. Maran Gas Maritime. N-KOM is the only facility in Qatar capable of undertaking the full Abu Bakar Mohd Nor, CEO of Andreas Spertos, Technical Director spectrum of works required for N-KOM, said, “We have been of Maran Gas Maritime, said, “I Al-Doha. The jackup is expected to ramping up operations and am very pleased to offer N-KOM depart in August 2011. taking in projects since N-KOM’s the delivery bonus. This Simaisma inauguration late last year. With project demonstrates N-KOM’s Abu Bakar, said, “With the VLCC-size drydocks now on- strong operational capabilities, comprehensive facilities and expert line, we are ready to help maintain and I am confident that they will project management capabilities, and repair the fleet of our regional continue to deliver value-added N-KOM offers customers a host and international customers.” services to their customers.” of solutions in ship repair and conversion, rig repair, and the The yard has been kept busy with Chartered by RasGas, the second fabrication of onshore and a range of projects over the last largest LNG producer in the world, offshore structures.
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“Al Doha is N-KOM’s second jackup rig project with GDI, and we very much appreciate their endorsement. We will grow this partnership through collaborations on a wider range of projects.”
More recently, on 8 May 2011, the LNG carrier Al Wakrah docked at N-KOM for general repairs, overhaul, maintenance and inspection.
The vessel is operated and managed by MOL LNG Transport Co. Ltd, and chartered to Qatargas.
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, MOL LNG N-KOM recently clinched a contract with Gulf Drilling International to carry out critical Transport Co. Ltd’s parent company repair, modification and upgrading works to its offshore jackup rig, Al-Doha entered into a Letter of Intent(LOI) for shipyard and drydocking services with N-KOM during its at its inauguration in November systems in this country continues inauguration last year. last year. Respecting this LOI, it is to grow, we will build up our a great honor for us to have our confidence in N-KOM to maintain Shinji Ono, Fleet Manager of MOL Al Wakrah as the first Qatargas- our fleet of premium LNG carriers, LNG, said, “MOL signed a letter chartered vessel to visit N-KOM. As which continue to contribute to of intent (LOI) with N-KOM for our partnerships with Qatargas, the safe and stable delivery of LNG shipyard and drydocking services N-KOM, and various support cargos from Qatar.”
OffshoreMarine March – April 2011 17 CENTRESPREAD
Making waves at Maritime Week
Then Mr Raymond Lim, Minister for Transport and Second Minister for Foreign Affairs, and Michael Chia, MD CH Tong, CEO of Keppel O&M (centre) together with Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister, Mr Teo Chee Hean (fourth (Offshore) of Keppel O&M and Chairman of Singapore Maritime Foundation, taking a closer look at a KFELS B Class from right), government officials and partners from Nakilat at Sea Asia 2011 jackup at the opening of Singapore Maritime Week
“There is a lot of room still for The business community here Organised by Seatrade and the owners, operators, shipyards and made a strong presence at this Singapore Maritime Foundation, other equipment and service year’s Singapore Maritime Week the three-day convention, of which providers in Asia to learn from (SMW) led by the Maritime Keppel O&M was a sponsor and one another, and collaborate and Port Authority (MPA). exhibitor, drew over 12,000 visitors to raise the safety quotient and OffshoreMarine highlights and 340 maritime and shipping attractiveness of Asia’s maritime Keppel O&M’s participation in businesses from 40 countries. industry as a whole.” this major maritime event CH Tong through a series of conferences, Keppel O&M also hosted the CEO of Keppel O&M exhibitions and events from official Sea Asia 2011 cocktail 10 to 15 April 2011. reception, forging and renewing ties with customers, industry Sea Asia 2011 partners and vendors. Meanwhile, The highly anticipated biennial the company’s joint venture yard in Sea Asia Conference returned to Qatar, Nakilat-Keppel Offshore & SMW this year, bringing together Marine, staged a sizeable presence business leaders and maritime as an exhibitor at this event held professionals from diverse sectors at Marina Bay Sands Expo and of the global shipping industry. Convention Centre.
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Training Development Award at the Singapore International Maritime Awards (IMA) on 12 April 2011.
The IMA recognises individuals and companies for their contributions to Singapore’s development as a premier global hub port and international maritime centre. Held in conjunction with SMW 2011, and organised by MPA, the evening function was well-attended by luminaries from leading local and international maritime-related companies.
This occasion also saw the signing of the Maritime Singapore Green CH Tong, CEO of Keppel O&M (centre) together with Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister, Mr Teo Chee Hean (fourth from right), government officials and partners from Nakilat at Sea Asia 2011 Pledge by ten industry members, including Keppel O&M. Witnessed by Mr Raymond Lim, Minister for Transport and Second Minister for A full day of the conference challenges of offshore operations, Foreign Affairs, the signing brings was set aside to discuss the were among several key areas together key maritime community developments, role and potential discussed. members to champion clean and of offshore oil and gas in the Asian green shipping in Singapore. energy mix, and the engineering “With Singapore as the gateway to challenges faced as the industry Asia, there are many opportunities Emphasising Keppel’s strong focus moves into deeper waters and for dialogue, meaningful exchange on sustainable operations, more demanding environments. and to harness the collective KS Wong, MD of Keppel FELS said, strengths of the Asian maritime “We are committed to energy CH Tong, CEO of Keppel O&M, companies.” conservation and environment chaired a session entitled protection. Our operations are ‘The interface with the Asian International Maritime infused with responsible business Maritime Sector’ with five Awards practices and through technology renowned industry panelists. The Continuous efforts to build up innovation, we incorporate unique opportunities offshore energy the industry’s talent pool and features into our product designs creates for the Asian maritime raise the offshore and marine to reduce environmental impact sector, offshore technology knowledge and technology and promote safe and sustainable evolution, support fleet demand, capital in Singapore, Keppel O&M operations.” and the environmental and safety was bestowed the Excellence in
OffshoreMarine March – April 2011 19 Brilliant deliveries Keppel O&M’s yards continue exceed customer expectations with the safe, on-time and within-budget delivery of value-added products and services.
SPARKLING RESULTS CH Tong, CEO of Keppel O&M, exploration and production Alpha Star, the second DSS™ said, “This is our second safe and activities offshore Brazil. 38 semisubmersible rig built for early delivery to QGOG and a customer Queiroz Galvão Óleo sterling record for our company. Leduvy Gouvea, CEO of QGOG e Gás (QGOG) by Keppel FELS This outstanding achievement said, “With this ahead-of-schedule was delivered on 26 March 2011, is a demonstration of the great delivery, we are able to start four months ahead of schedule teamwork and synergy we have work earlier for Petrobras, and and incident-free. For this stellar built with QGOG. ” reinforce our status as the premier construction record, Keppel FELS drilling operator in Brazil. We are was awarded a bonus of Alpha Star has been chartered by confident that Alpha Star will be US$8 million by the customer. Petrobras for six years to support just as successful as its sister rig, the DSS™ 38 Gold Star, which is performing successfully for Petrobras in Brazil.”
Noble completion The fabrication of the stern block module for the drillship, Noble Leo Segerius, was completed ahead of schedule and with an impeccable safety record by Keppel FELS.
Mick Robson, Noble’s Project Manager, said, “The project teams worked incredibly hard to meet the targets and goals. Keppel FELS’ finishing and attention to detail has to be about the best in the world. The project exceeded 1.5 million man hours worked without a single lost time incident. This is a remarkable achievement indeed.”
The completed module departed on 23 February 2011 for Keppel FELS Brasil, which secured the job to upgrade and repair the drillship from Noble Drilling (Nederland) B.V. in 2009. While the module was being completed Alpha Star, the second of two DSS™ 38 semisubmersible rigs built by Keppel FELS for Brazil’s Queiroz Galvão Óleo e Gás, has been delivered four months early
20 OffshoreMarine March – April 2011 in Singapore, Keppel FELS Brasil to work with you on future Keppel FELS promptly on 5 March was concurrently fabricating the projects at Keppel.” 2011 for its deployment off sponson tanks. The synergy of Broome in the Browse Basin of the yards enabled the work to be Ocean America departed Perth, Australia. expedited.
Upon arrival at the BrasFELS yard, the module will be integrated with the existing vessel. The remaining work scope involves the fabrication, repair and replacement of components, including the accommodation blocks, sponsons and heliport.
Diamond upgrade Long-time customer Diamond Offshore was highly satisfied after upgrades to its semisubmersible Completed safely and ahead of schedule, the stern block module for Noble Leo Segerius rig, Ocean America, were was transported from Singapore to Brazil in about 30 days completed on time, within budget and with zero lost-time incidents.
In a letter of commendation to Keppel FELS’ construction manager, Firdaus Rahim, and the project team, David Wedgeworth, Senior Projects Coordinator for Diamond Offshore said, “You and your project team were able to deliver our project quickly and with a desired quality of work. This in turn kept me under budget and on schedule.
“Your team met every challenge and change of work scope with an outstanding attitude and a great desire to achieve quality with the finished product. I look forward Diamond Offshore commended Keppel FELS as the upgrades to its semisubmersible rig, Ocean America, were completed on time, within budget and with zero lost-time incidents
OffshoreMarine March – April 2011 21 Clockwork construction
From Singapore to Kazakhstan, Keppel yards worldwide make timely progress and achieve safety milestones on their projects.
Enhanced performance Keppel FELS and Saudi Aramco celebrated two special milestones on 2 March 2011 – the keel laying of an enhanced Super B Class jackup and the first million man-hours worked on this vessel without any lost-time incident.
Instead of laying only one block of the hull, as in a typical keel-laying ceremony, Keppel FELS had already completed the fabrication, outfitting and painting of the entire hull. The complete lower hull, comprising ten lower hull blocks, was joined together in this first-of-its kind keel-laying ceremony Aziz Merchant, ED of Keppel FELS, said, “It was a record achievement to be able to meet the challenge of completing and joining the ten blocks together for this milestone. This is the result of good planning, teamwork and execution by the projects teams of Keppel FELS and Saudi Aramco.”
Ghalib Al-Alwan, Manager of the Northern Area Projects Department, Saudi Aramco, congratulated the teams, saying, “Today’s celebration redefines the meaning of keel- laying and reflects the desire by the teams to push the envelope, while maintaining high safety standards. The next phase of the project will be challenging but we look forward to continue the close cooperation.”
Aziz Merchant, ED of Keppel FELS, receives an award from Ghalib Al-Alwan, Manager of the Northern Area Projects Department, Saudi Aramco, for the safety milestone achieved on the On this project, other than daily project safety meetings, there are weekly walkthroughs with all trade superintendents and subcontractor
22 OffshoreMarine March – April 2011 Gary Rutland, Drill Site Manager of Transocean (in red), strike steels for In recognition of its commitment towards zero accidents, two Super B Class bigfoot jackups Agip KCO presented Keppel Kazakhstan with an award supervisors to identify unsafe acts collaboration with Transocean, (Agip KCO) from 2005, Keppel and hazards. They also attend suppliers and subcontractors, Kazakhstan has achieved a courses such as safety leadership we are confident that we can record of 10 million man-hours and confined space training. successfully complete these fast- without lost-time incident (LTI). track projects.” In recognition of its commitment Progressing well on schedule, the towards zero accidents, Agip KCO Super B Class Enhanced jackup rig is On 22 February 2011, AOD, an presented the company with an slated for delivery in the second half affiliate of Mermaid Maritime, award on 7 February 2011. of 2012. struck steel on its second KFELS B class jackup. The ceremony was Michael Hackley, Offshore Striking start witnessed by Directors from AOD Infrastructure & Civil’s Project Getting off to a good start, the as well as senior management from Manager from Agip KCO, said, jackups of Transocean and Asia Keppel O&M. “This is a fitting tribute to Keppel Offshore Drilling (AOD) struck steel in employees, who have worked hard March and February 2011 respectively. Keppel FELS’ Project Manager, to inculcate the safety culture in Marlin Khiew, said, “This is our their workforce as ‘the way we do The strike-steel ceremony for second strike steel for AOD in things here’.” Transocean’s two Super B Class slightly more than two months. bigfoot jackups was held on Building these two rigs almost The customer contracted Keppel 1 March 2011. simultaneously enables us to have Kazakhstan to fabricate pipe racks greater synergy in project execution. modules and build four barges, Lam Khee Chong, Senior Project Through close cooperation, we which have supported the first Manager from Keppel FELS, said, look forward to achieve our phase of development of the “Our challenge in building these milestones on the two rigs for AOD Kashagan oil field. The Company rigs is to meet the tight construction on time, on budget and safely.” has gone on to secure additional schedule of 23 months, whilst work orders through the years fulfilling the various requirements The way of safety for an additional three barges from Transocean and their clients. Since its partnership with Agip and seven units of Ice-Breaking Drawing on Keppel FELS’ vast Kazakhstan North Caspian Emergency Evacuation Vessel berth experience and our close Operating Company N.V. connected pontoons.
OffshoreMarine March – April 2011 23 TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION
Solutions for waste water treatment
The existing water treatment system in the market is unable to separate the hydrocarbons from the produced water completely, leaving remnants of 0.1% to 10%.
Produced water, or water annually. Due to its potential Another preferred method associated with reservoir fluids in environmental impact, produced of operators is to re-inject drilling activities, comprises 98% of water must be further treated for produced water into a disposal the waste water generated from remaining hydrocarbons before well. Contaminants, which could oil and gas operations. Over the being discharged into the sea. The otherwise plug the reservoir and/or past decade, the increased output allowed disposal concentration damage injection equipment, must of such waste water has aroused varies across countries. be removed carefully. environmental concerns and posed a significant waste management challenge for oilfield operators.
Recent studies have revealed the presence of contaminants in produced water in vicinity of discharge sites. Chronic exposure to such bioaccumulation and toxicity of produced water would further impact the development of marine life.
It is estimated that about 19 billion barrels of produced water are discharged to the ocean Offshore produced water disposal regulations
24 OffshoreMarine March – April 2011 TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION
Typically, the produced water is five years while the market for innovative products include separated from the hydrocarbons re-injection systems is around developing a hydrocyclone by passing the well stream $9.8 billion over the same period. method to achieve a much better through process equipment separation of oil droplets from such as three-phase separators, Currently, DPS Bristol, Keppel’s produced water. This enhanced dehydrators, and/or a free-water associated process engineering method requires lower inlet knockout vessel. These gravity group in United Kingdom and pressure, which in turn allows separation devices are unable to KOMtech are collaborating customers to save their operating separate the hydrocarbons from to develop a full range of costs. the produced water completely, innovative waste water treatment leaving remnants of 0.1% to 10%. technologies to address concerns Once ready, these technologies that are more cost effective and would help operators to minimise Innovative, environmentally efficient than existing ones. operating costs, maximise focused and reliable methods footprint and energy efficiency, for produced water treatment DPS Bristol is experimenting while maintaining production are in great demand. The market with new advanced centrifuge and/or increasing oil recovery for final stage produced water technologies that is capable rates. treatment systems is estimated to of separating oil, water, solid, be around $4.3 billion for the next gas and emulsion. Other DPS
Offshore produced water disposal regulations
Countries Allowable disposal concentrations
Ecuador , Colombia 30 mg/l All facilities
Brazil (previously 30 ppm) 20 mg/l All facilities
Argentina and Venezuela 15 mg/l New facilities
Indonesia 25 mg/l Grandfathered facilities
Malaysia, Middle East 30 mg/l All facilities
Angola, Cameroon, Ivory Coast 50 mg/l All facilities
Nigeria 30 mg/l (follow North Sea OSPAR)
North Sea (before 2006, 40 ppm) 30 mg/l All facilities
Australia 30 mg/l All facilities
Thailand 50 mg/l All facilities
USA (Zero discharge inland water) 29 mg/I OCS water
Russia (enclosed 0.05 ppm) 15 mg/l (Baltic Sea)
*1 mg/l = 1 ppm
OffshoreMarine March – April 2011 25 Boosting resilience
A robust Business Continuity exercise, which was conducted in calamities and damages to Management (BCM) framework compliance with the regulations critical facilities. underpins the ability of Keppel laid down under the Internal Ships O&M group to perform daily & Ports Security requirements for Attended by Keppel O&M operations and deliver critical world-class maritime facilities. safety personnel, the Singapore services to customers with Civil Defence Force and the police, minimal disruptions during The exercise was intended to the exercise spawned in-depth emergencies. address and manage potential discussions on various scenarios threats and disruptions to related to security issues. On 17 March 2011, Keppel operations arising from outbreak O&M group held a table-top of epidemics, terrorism, natural Anthony Toh, Group Security Manager of Keppel O&M, said, “Even though there is no current information of any specific threats against Singapore, our security assessment is that the threat of terrorism in Singapore remains real.
“Such discussions provide us with the opportunity to get more familiar with one another’s operational procedures so that we can better respond to emergency situations Keppel O&M’s security team, the Singapore Civil Defence Force and the police exchanged views on security management should they arise in future.”
Spurring productivity
Keppel O&M’s continuous efforts Construction Authority’s and prefabrication, as well as to enhance productivity have (BCA) annual staff conference on standardised processes. helped to sustain its position 11 March 2011. as the world’s leading offshore Addressing the 100-strong udience rig designer and builder for A firm foundation anchored which included Quek See Tiat, decades. in the core values of safety, Chairman of BCA, CB Choo said, accountability, innovation and “Equally important, we need to CB Choo, CEO of Keppel customer focus, form the bedrock look into the ‘heart ware’ – the Corporation and Chairman of of Keppel’s growth, CB Choo people factor and the mindset. To Keppel O&M, shared this and the shared. He also shed light on how achieve consistent excellence, we tenets of what productivity entails Keppel’s long-term capability to have to communicate with and to the Keppel Group, as keynote create value is enhanced through motivate our people to embrace a speaker, at the Building and leveraging technology, automation common set of core values.”
26 OffshoreMarine March – April 2011 Ideas for growth
customers achieve their commercial and business goals.”
The two-day conference was attended by 80 participants from government agencies and corporations.
Engineering the future To remain a forerunner in the global offshore and marine sector, Singapore must continue to nurture new talents to break new grounds and maintain the lead.
As the Guest-of-Honour at the Society of Naval Architects & Marine Engineers, Singapore’s (SNAMES) annual Dinner & Dance held on 4 March 2011, CH Tong emphasised this message and elaborated on the important contributions by SNAMES to CH Tong, CEO of Keppel O&M, shared how technology innovation and service excellence play the industry. a key part in keeping the company ahead of the game
CH Tong shared, “The offshore and marine industry, which Keppel To stay ahead of competition, it is innovation and service excellence represents, is highly dependent important not only to constantly have helped Keppel O&M out- on a constant supply of skilled innovate but to also nurture the perform its competitors to become talents to drive its success. As the next generation of thinkers. a global leader today. maritime industry expands, so does the need for a highly trained CH Tong, CEO of Keppel O&M, CH Tong said, ”At Keppel O&M, workforce and to build up our pool shared on Keppel’s efforts to technology innovation is one of Singaporean naval architects promote innovation at the heart of key element of our strategy to and marine engineers.” the organisation with the business create value and achieve customer community in recent months. satisfaction. We constantly invest He added that with increasingly in research and development and stringent environmental and safety Driving innovation & continue to do so even during the standards, Singapore is well-placed Service excellence worst downturns. to develop better technologies and At the Innovation and Service processes where naval architects Excellence conference in Batam “We do not simply innovate for the and marine engineers play a key on 25 February 2011, CH Tong purpose of creating new solutions. role in helping the industry meet elaborated on how technology Whatever we create must help our its challenges.
OffshoreMarine March – April 2011 27 Developing talents
The Keppel Leadership Development programme is one of several talent development schemes offered by the Keppel College
The Keppel College held several personal effectiveness and Led by CPP Asia Pacific, the programmes in recent months to resilience. workshop explained the advance the development of staff objectives of the mentoring in the areas of leadership, team Held at Pulau Ubin, the programme programme, and also brought building and mentorship. proved to be challenging, yet fun the mentors’ attention to the and enriching for the participants. benefits as well as limitations Forging Leadership & Having endured three activity- of mentoring. Various methods Teamwork packed days together, many of and processes were introduced, A group of 23 employees coming them forged new friendships and and exercises were carried out from Keppel O&M and other good memories with one another. to coach the participants on business units in Keppel Group their communication skills and took part in the 11th Keppel DEVELOPING MENTORS questioning techniques. Leadership Development Keppel’s mentoring programme Programme from 24 to attaches mentors to new hires to “The workshop was very 26 February 2011. help them adjust and understand informative and engaging. I feel the Company’s environment and that I am in a better position now Organised with Outward Bound culture. to share my experiences in the Singapore, the programme uses Group to guide my mentees,” an adventure-based “learn-by- On the afternoon of 13 April shared Terry Wong, Senior Project doing” approach to improve the 2011, Keppel College organised a Manager, Keppel Shipyard. participants’ self-perception and half-day mentoring workshop for self-efficacy, leading to greater mentors across the organisation.
28 OffshoreMarine March – April 2011 PEOPLE PROFILE
Golden recollection
Having worked at Keppel for reasons I have stayed with Keppel marine industry was the natural 50 years, Ibrahim Bin Bachik for so long is because I have always choice and where better than has witnessed the company’s felt secure in my job.” Keppel? Having worked here for remarkable growth from a small a while now, I can see how the shiprepair yard in the 1960s into Over the years, Ibrahim has helped Keppel spirit is nurtured through a provider of choice for the mentor new recruits. Illustrating the generations.” global offshore and marine his philosophy of renewal, he said industry today. “My uncles who worked here – Ibrahim who recently retired as an two as electricians and one as a Administrative Assistant now looks It was in 1960, at the age of 19, driver – had recommended me forward to watching his son’s 4 that Ibrahim joined Singapore to this company. I have in turn month old baby take baby steps, Harbour Board, which was recommended my son.” and perhaps blossom into another later renamed Keppel Shipyard. next-generation Keppelite. Working as a messenger, he Reduan, a Senior Engineer in travelled around Singapore in a the Plant and Maintenance At Keppel Shipyard’s year-end van delivering packages. Department, who has worked at celebration last year, Ibrahim Keppel Shipyard for seven years, was given a warm farewell and He subsequently became a Plan said, “I remember my dad working presented with a plaque, a for his Printer in the drawing department. at the shipyard when I was young. years of dedicated service towards Ibrahim elaborated, “In those When I became an engineer, the the company. days, plan drawings were done by hand. In order to make copies of it, I would take a photo and then develop that photo myself with the in-house machine. It was just like how a photo studio develops negatives. Today, of course, the plans are drawn on computers and printed out with printers within seconds.”
Recalling his early days fondly, he said, “My colleagues and bosses took good care of me and really helped me out. During my time in Keppel, I learnt many new skills and my colleagues were like my second family. This spirit of camaraderie has stayed with Keppel since its Singapore Harbour Board days.
“During difficult times, we banded together and kept up positive attitudes. The management has been very supportive; one of the The longest serving Keppelite, Ibrahim (left), with his son Reduan at Keppel Shipyard
OffshoreMarine March – April 2011 29 Keeping employees in the pink
Keeping osteoporosis, a condition 60 participants attended the of weak and porous bones, at workshops. They were encouraged bay is as simple as drinking more to engage in regular weight- milk each day. Keppel Shipyard bearing and resistance exercises to spread this simple health message help increase their bone mass or and showed its care and concern slow down age-related bone loss. for the health of its workforce by holding Milk Day on 18 March At the workshops, a dietician also 2011. demonstrated how to prepare high-calcium snacks, as essential to Each employee received a nutritious having strong bones is maintaining packet of milk as a reminder to healthy intakes of calcium and increase one’s calcium intake. vitamin D.
Driving the effort was Keppel Yoon Meng Chin, an accountant Shipyard’s Workplace Health at Keppel Shipyard, said, “The Committee, which aims to help keep workshops were very informative. Keppelites interested in diverse I found the sharing on the various aspects of health and wellness. types of high calcium food – such as nuts, seeds and papaya – The committee collaborated with especially useful as my stomach the Health Promotion Board (HPB) does not take well to dairy to organise the “Healthy Bones products. I hope that there Keppel Shipyard’s Workplace Health Committee organised the “Healthy Bones Begin with You” workshops at will be more of such initiatives Begin with You” workshop at Keppel Shipyard Keppel Shipyard (Tuas) on 15 and in future.” (Tuas) on 15 and 22 March 2011 22 March 2011.
To promote a healthy lifestyle amongst its employees, Keppel Shipyard held Milk Day on 18 March 2011 and gave every employee a nutritious packet of milk
30 OffshoreMarine March – April 2011 An hour for the Earth
Students from the Singapore Polytechnic and staff from Keppel Housing observe Earth Hour with Keppel’s foreign workers
Keppel O&M’s yards in Singapore also disseminated through Earth Hour started in 2007 in and the Philippines rallied electronic memos and posters Sydney, Australia when 2.2 million together to do their part for the to spread the green message to homes and businesses turned their environment, pledging support for employees. lights off for one hour in united the Earth Hour, an initiative by the front for climate change and since, World Wildlife Fund. Meanwhile, its foreign workers the initiative has become a global residing at the Acacia, Juniper sustainability movement. They switched off all lights in and Kian Teck accommodation offices and open-air car parks lodges joined in the dimming on 26 March 2011, from 8.30pm of lights. Collectively, these to 9.30pm, in accord with Earth dormitories saved 504 kilowatts Hour. Eco-friendly tips were of energy during Earth Hour.
OffshoreMarine March – April 2011 31 Adding colour to life
With a dash of white and a splash of green, 20 employees from the BrasFELS yard decorated the faces of elderly folk with smiles, as they gave a fresh coat of paint to the walls of the O Bem Querer A Casa Do Idoso old age home in Japuiba, Angra dos Reis.
Armed with brushes in their hands and a determination to add colour to the lives of the elderly, the volunteers also roped in suppliers such as Extraquadro, which contributed 13 tins of paint to the cause.
Putting her work skills to good use, Clelia Dias from BrasFELS’ painting section was quick to lend a hand by guiding her less experienced fellow volunteers on how to do a good paint job. “All the time and effort spent was worthwhile, especially when you see how such a simple gesture brings joy to the elderly,” she said.
The painting project was completed in two days. As the saying goes, many hands make light work. Clelia and her colleagues hope that more Keppelites will step forward and offer their time and skills for the Volunteers from BrasFELS gave a fresh makeover to the O Bem Querer A Casa Do Idoso next Voluntarios Program, a series old age home of community outreach activities championed by BrasFELS.
32 OffshoreMarine March – April 2011 Relaying hope
Running for life was what 40 employees from Keppel AmFELS did at a national campaign organised by the American Cancer Society to celebrate cancer survivors and raise funds for research.
Keppel AmFELS has been participating in the Relay for Life event along with the community, organisations, students and cancer survivors since 2002.
Jesus Garza, a Keppelite cancer survivor, in the centre of the group wearing a dark purple survivor Aptly themed “Quinceanera”, this shirt year’s relay was held in honour of teenage cancer survivors Mandy the track in their Quinceanera AmFELS, who is himself a cancer and Valeria. Quinceanera marks costumes along with other cancer survivor. “Cancer has changed my a girl’s coming of age at 15 in survivors. life. Having been a patient myself, Latin American culture. During I want to help others suffering the opening ceremony, the girls Leading Keppel AmFELS’ from the disease and make a shared about their battle with the contingent was Jesus Garza, difference in the fight against illness, and ran the first lap around a safety inspector in Keppel cancer,” he shared.
Lending a helping hand
As a committed and responsible In appreciation, Soh Chee Keong, corporate citizen, Keppel O&M Honorary Treasurer of the SPD actively supports charities and Board of Management, presented makes meaningful contributions to a token to Dr Lee Chay Hoon, GM local communities and non-profit (Organisation Development) of organisations. Keppel O&M, on 13 March 2011 at the SPD charity show. In continuation of its efforts, Keppel O&M recently donated Then Senior Minister Goh Chok $50,000 to the Society for the Tong was the Guest-of-Honour Physically Disabled (SPD). The for the event, which was held at money will go towards helping MediaCorp. The show raised more Dr Lee Chay Hoon, GM (Organisation Singapore’s disabled community. than $4.25 million. Development) of Keppel O&M, receives a token of appreciation from Soh Chee Keong (extreme right), Honorary Treasurer of Society for the Physically Disabled
OffshoreMarine March – April 2011 33 Work hard, play hard
From bowling and sepak takraw to Fishing, Golf, Pool, Sepak takraw, cycling at Pulau Ubin and climbing Soccer, Table-tennis KRC’s corporate memberships are Mount Ophir, Keppelite Recreation extended to members who can Club (KRC) plans a wide range Expeditions and other enjoy privileges when they take their of activities every year, bonding activities family and friends to various places Keppelites from all walks of life • Bangkok, Thailand of interest in Singapore, including through games and expeditions. • Lake Toba, Indonesia the Jurong Bird Park, Sentosa Island • Taipei, Taiwan and the Singapore Zoo. KRC’s activities span the year and • Tioman, Malaysia cater to the different interests • Seoul, South Korea With KRC, Keppel is more than just of its members. They are also • Siem Reap, Cambodia a place of employment – it can be regularly subsidised. • Annual dinner and dance where long-lasting friendships are • Cycling at Pulau Ubin forged as well. This year, Keppelites can look • Hiking at Kota Kinabalu, forward to a pipeline of exciting Malaysia activities: • Hiking at Sungei Buloh • Kite flying Competitive sports • Mount Ophir and Malacca, Badminton, Basketball, Bowling, Malaysia Cricket, Cross-country, Dragon boat, • Qian Hu fish farm visit
34 OffshoreMarine March – April 2011 GLOBAL NETWORK
Keppel Offshore & Marine Ltd AZERBAIJAN THE PHILIPPINES (Head Office) Caspian Shipyard Company Ltd Keppel Philippines Marine Inc 50 Gul Road Singapore 629351 South Bay, KMNF Basin Unit 3-B Country Space 1 Building, Sen. 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China 226005 (Benoi Yard) Tel: 974 4419 7300 Tel: 86 513 8530 0000 15 Benoi Road Singapore 629888 Fax: 974 4419 7301 Fax: 86 513 8530 0011 Tel: 65 6861 6622 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Fax: 65 6861 4393 Contact Person: Abu Bakar Mohd Nor, CEO Contact Person: Lee Tai Kwee, President (Gul Yard) Chin Sze Kiun, Commercial Manager 55 Gul Road Singapore 629353 Keppel FELS Engineering Shenzhen Co., Ltd. UNITED ARAB EMIRATES Tel: 65 6861 3007 3th Floor, Chiwan Petroleum Building Fax: 65 6862 3645/7 Chiwan Road No. 5, P.R. China 518068 Arab Heavy Industries P O Box 529, Ajman, UAE www.keppelshipyard.com Tel: 86 755 26851902, 86 755 26851959, Tel: 971 6 526 3232 Email: [email protected] Tel: 65 68637215 (Singapore Contact) Fax: 971 6 526 3233 Contact Persons: Nelson Yeo, Managing Director Fax: 86 755 26851670 Email: [email protected] Louis Chow, Senior General Manager (Commercial) Email(China): [email protected] www.ahi-uae.com Mah Chan Wah, General Manager (Commercial – Shiprepair) Email (Singapore): [email protected] Contact Person: Ho Jong Heng, General Manager Contact Person: Leong Yew Kong, Managing Director Keppel Singmarine Pte Limited USA 15 Benoi Road Singapore 629888 INDIA Tel: 65 6861 6622 Keppel FELS Offshore and Engineering Services Keppel Offshore & Marine USA Inc. Fax: 65 6862 1792 Mumbai Pvt Ltd 5177 Richmond Ave, Suite 1065, Houston, Tx 77056, USA Tel: 1 713 600 8380 Email: [email protected] Unit Number 3, 8th Floor, Prism Tower-A, Mindspace, Fax: 1 713 600 8384 www.keppelsingmarine.com Link Road, Goregaon (West), Mumbai 400 062, India Email: [email protected] Contact Persons: Hoe Eng Hock, Executive Director Tel: 91 22 4001 8888 Contact Person: Chow Yew Yuen, President Poon Tai Lum, General Manager (Commercial) Fax: 91 22 4001 8898 E-mail: [email protected] Keppel Offshore & Marine Technology Centre (KOMtech) Contact Person: Anant Shukla, General Manager Keppel AmFELS LLC 31 Shipyard Road Singapore 628130 PO Box 3107, 20000 South Highway 48 Tel: 65 6591 5450 Indonesia Brownsville, TX 78523, USA Fax: 65 6265 9513 Cell: 1 956 592 6149 Email: [email protected] Bintan Offshore Tel: 1 956 838 3187 Fax: 1 956 831 6220 Contact: Dr Foo Kok Seng, Centre Director Kampung Budi Mulia, RT.02/RW.01, Desa Sei Walang Email: [email protected] Kecamatan Bintan Timur, Kabupaten Bintan Contact Person: Tan Geok Seng, President & CEO Propinsi Kepulauan Riau, Indonesia Offshore Technology Development Pte Ltd Tel: 62 771 462 2297 FloaTEC, LLC 55 Gul Road Singapore 629353 Fax: 62 771 462 2298 14701 St. Mary’s Lane, Suite 250, Houston, TX 77079 Tel: 65 6863 7409 Email: [email protected] Main Tel: +1 281 870 5200 Fax: 65 6862 3465 Contact person: Herman Effendy, General Manager Email: [email protected] Main Fax: +1 281 870 5210 Contact Person: Dr Foo Kok Seng, Executive Director Email: [email protected] Japan Website: www.FloaTEC.com Deepwater Technology Group Pte Ltd Regency Steel Japan Ltd Direct Tel: +1 281 870 5556 Mobile: +1 281 381 2781 50 Gul Road Singapore 629351 46-59 Nakabaru, Tobata-ku Email: [email protected] Tel: 65 6863 7163 Kitakyushu, Fukuoka 804-8505 Japan Contact Person: Eric H. Namtvedt, President Fax: 65 6863 1739 Tel: 81 93 861 3103 Email: [email protected] Fax: 81 93 861 3114 Contact Person: Aziz Merchant, Head Email: [email protected] Keppel Marine Agencies International LLC Contact person: Wong Chun Yu, President (Texas Office) Marine Technology Development Pte Ltd 5177 Richmond Ave, Suite 1065, Houston, Tx 77056, USA Tel: 1 713 600 8371 15 Benoi Road Singapore 629888 KAZAKHSTAN Fax: 1 713 600 8374 Tel: 65 6860 2858 Keppel Kazakhstan LLP Email: [email protected] / Fax: 65 6860 2502 SEZ “Seaport Aktau”, Aktau 130000, Mangistau Oblast Contact Person: Michael Holcomb, President/Director Email: [email protected] Republic of Kazakhstan Mobile 1 713 816 0438 Contact Person: Tan Cheng Hui, Senior General Manager Tel: 7 7292 571 100 HP: 7 300 528 4885 Email: [email protected] Fax: 7 7292 571 110 Contact Person: John C Bajor, Marketing Manager Asian Lift Pte Ltd Mobile 1 713 922 3226 23 Gul Road Singapore 629356 Email: [email protected] Tel: 65 6668 4222 Contact Person: Yick Ping Wong, General Director (New Jersey Office) Fax: 65 6668 4333 15 Huddy Avenue, PO Box 417, Highlands, New Jersey, USA Email: [email protected] THE NETHERLANDS Tel: 1 713 600 8370 Contact Person: John Chua, General Manager Keppel Verolme BV Fax: 1 713 600 8374 Prof. Gerbrandyweg 25, 3199 KK Rotterdam-Botlek Email: [email protected] Keppel Smit Towage Pte Ltd Harbour no. 4550, P O Box 1001, 3180 AA Rozenburg Contact Person: John J. Bajor, Director 23 Gul Road Singapore 629356 The Netherlands Tel: 65 6668 4222 Tel: 31 181 234300 VIETNAM Fax: 65 6897 8056 Fax: 31 181 234346 Keppel FELS Limited Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Petrovietnam Tower, Suite 150M Contact Person: Ben Chew, General Manager www.keppelverolme.nl 9 Hoang Dieu Street, Ward 1, Vung Tau City, S.R. Vietnam Contact Person: Harold W.M. Linssen, Managing Director Tel: 84 64 850098 AUSTRALIA Fax: 84 64 850089 Keppel Prince Engineering Pty Ltd NORWAY Email: [email protected] Contact Person: John Chin, Country Manager Level 7, 3 Bowen Crescent, Melbourne, Victoria 3004, Australia Keppel Norway AS Tel: 61 3 9820 9033 Strandgaten 147, P O Box 425, 4304 Sandnes, Norway Fax: 61 3 9866 6110 Tel: 47 5160 2500 RUSSIA Email: [email protected] Fax: 47 5160 2510 Marine & Shelf Development Ltd Contact Person: Charles Chiam, Director Email:[email protected] 129090 Moscow, 12, B.Spasskaya str., office 101, Russia www.keppelnorway.com Tel: 7 (495) 9378978, 9378966 Contact person: Steinar Haugen, President Fax: 7 (495) 9378978 Email: [email protected]
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Dyna-Mac’s expertise and operations will complement Keppel’s competencies in the designing and fabricating oil and gas production modules
Strengthening its lead as the total Nelson Yeo, MD (Marine) of Keppel “Dyna-Mac’s expertise and solutions provider for floating O&M, was appointed to the Board operations will complement production systems, Keppel of Dyna-Mac as a Non-Executive Keppel’s competencies and O&M, through its wholly-owned Director. allow us to exert better control subsidiary KS Investments Pte Ltd over the process of designing (KSI), has acquired a 27.77% stake He said, “This strategic investment and fabricating oil and gas in topside module fabricator Dyna- strengthens Keppel O&M’s production modules.” Mac Holdings Ltd (Dyna-Mac) via capabilities as a core solutions Nelson Yeo MD (Marine of Keppel O&M an equity placement. provider in floating production systems including FPSOs. This follows Dyna-Mac’s successful listing on the main board of Having converted and built more Singapore Exchange Securities than 100 FPSOs, FSOs and other Trading Limited (SGX). KSI’s total production units, the Keppel O&M horizon for Dyna-Mac to expand investment is S$87.5 million based group has established a solid our businesses and offerings on the invitation price of 35 cents track record in the engineering, globally, as we tap into Keppel’s per share. fabrication and integration of presence, operating experience topsides for customers worldwide. and relationships in key overseas The equity placement, through markets. its investment vehicle KSI, is Desmond Lim, Executive Chairman part of a collaboration between and CEO of Dyna-Mac said, “We “In harnessing the synergies of Keppel Shipyard, a wholly-owned are very pleased that Keppel Keppel and Dyna-Mac, we are subsidiary of Keppel O&M and O&M sees Dyna-Mac as a strategic confident of becoming a prime Dyna-Mac to jointly pursue the partner in its growth plans. Having module fabricator in the oil and topside module business beyond a strong shareholder such as gas industry, and creating lasting Singapore’s shores. Keppel on board will broaden the value for our shareholders.” Printed on recycled paper Printed on recycled
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