OFFSHOREMARINE A newsletter of Keppel Offshore & Marine

September – October 2013 MICA (P) 137/12/2011

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Clear confidence 3 Establishing presence in Mexico 4 Conversion contracts from 7 repeat customers Growing footprint in Azerbaijan 8 New jackup for Qatar 11 Superior design 14 Shaping a safe future 16 Shipshape safety 18 In step with Latin America 20 Total solutions to meet offshore growth 28 Norwegian connection 29 Ready! 31 Strengthening mutual support 36 Celebrating Brazil’s Independence Day 40 Inspired by Fandi 42 Another Mexican order 44 Centrespread 20 Centrespread Encouraging innovation 22 (From left to right) Mexico’s Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Mr José Antonio Meade Kuribreña; Technology & Innovation General Director of PMI, Dr Jose Manuel Carrera Can Do innovation 26 Panizzo; Singapore’s Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Law, Mr K. Shanmugam; Chief Operating Officer and CEO-Designate of Keppel O&M; Mr Chow Yew Yuen; Chairman of Keppel Corporation, Dr Lee Boon Yang; CEO of Keppel Corporation, Mr Choo Chiau Beng, at the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Keppel and PEMEX.

The MOU signing reinforces Keppel O&M’s Near Market, Near Customer strategy in the oil and gas sector in Mexico.

EDITORIAL BOARD EDITORIAL ADVISOR Tong Chong Heong

EDITOR Lai Ching Chuan

ASSISTANT EDITOR Eva Ho

COMMITTEE MEMBERS Chow Yew Yuen, Michael Chia, Wong Kok Seng, Chor How Jat, Hoe Eng Hock, Dr Foo Kok Seng, Aziz Merchant, Vett Ramos, Gerlynn Cai, Ching You Yi, Cheryl Goh, Hoo Yao Lin, Chin Sze Kiun, Alan I. Claveria, Betty Mok, Lucienne de Jong, Li Gang, Linda Mercado, Roy Tan, Priscilla Chong, Fairuz Aledroos, Noelle Yong, Say Huan Yuan, Lee Wan Jun

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2 OffshoreMarine September – October 2013 Clear confidence

Keppel FELS’ market-established premium, safe and cost-efficient Dr Yao Chye Chiang, Singapore- B class jackup design has once rigs that are in demand in the based Chief Operating Officer of again won the confidence of the market. Clearwater said, “We continue industry. The company announced to see strong demand for new on 1 October 2013 that it has “Having delivered 18 rigs high specification jackup rigs secured a contract from an affiliate already this year, Keppel FELS as the industry continues its rig of Clearwater Capital Partners has demonstrated its strong replacement trend. Even with the (Clearwater) to build two KFELS project execution capabilities in number of new jackups entering B Class jackup rigs, which are completing all its projects safely, the market this year, more than scheduled to be completed in ahead of or on time and within half the existing rigs will be older 4Q 2015 and 1Q 2016. budget. In addition, with the rigs than 30 years by 2015. being built to repeat designs, we With 49 KFELS B Class/Super B Class are able to reap efficiencies by “The KFELS B Class is a proven jackup rigs already delivered and replicating the process to speed up design which has been the rig of 20 on order, it is a clear indication the work.” choice for leading oil companies in of the strength of the design the industry. This is an opportune with oil companies and drilling The KFELS B Class jackup rig is time for us to scale up with two operators. able to operate in water depths rigs of this design and we are of up to 400 feet, drill to 30,000 confident in getting a good return Mr Wong Kok Seng, MD (Offshore) feet deep and equipped with on our investment. As the world’s of Keppel Offshore & Marine offline standbuilding capability. leading rig builder with a strong and MD of Keppel FELS said, Developed by Keppel’s technology track record for delivering high “We are glad to have repeat arm, Offshore Technology quality rigs on time and on budget, customer Clearwater reaffirm Development, the KFELS B Class Keppel FELS is the ideal shipyard their confidence in our capabilities jackup design provides maximum partner for us.” and rig design. We look forward uptime with reduced emissions and to providing Clearwater with discharges.

The two KFELS B Class rig order from Clearwater adds to the robust orderbook of Keppel Offshore & Marine which stands at $13.6 billion as at end September 2013

OffshoreMarine September – October 2013 3 Establishing Presence in Mexico Keppel partners PEMEX to develop yard in Port of Altamira, reinforcing its Near Market, Near Customer strategy.

Keppel Offshore & Marine (Keppel O&M) board of directors and senior management at the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Keppel and PEMEX on 4 October 2013

“By partnering with the world’s development of this facility will In a congratulatory message, leading rig builder Keppel, we are equip the yard to undertake Mr Emilio Lozoya, CEO of PEMEX, confident that the shipyard will portions of the work scope in the said, “This MOU highlights be a success and help to provide construction of six KFELS B class PEMEX’s commitment to increase a wide array of solutions for the jackup drilling rigs for PEP. oil and gas production in the production of oil and gas.” long term by developing a Mr Emilio Lozoya, CEO of PEMEX The MOU, which signifies a sustainable offshore and marine landmark partnership between industry in Mexico that can readily PEMEX, the world’s fifth-largest meet our needs. By partnering Keppel Offshore & Marine (Keppel crude oil producer, and Keppel with the world’s leading rig O&M) strengthened its foothold in O&M, was signed in Singapore builder Keppel, we are confident the offshore and marine industry on 4 October 2013 by the General that the shipyard will be a success in Mexico with the signing of a Director of PMI, Dr Jose Manuel and help to provide a wide array Memorandum of Understanding Carrera Panizzo, and the Chief of solutions for the production (MOU) with PEMEX Exploracion Operating Officer and CEO- of oil and gas. Mexico’s proven y Produccion (PEP) and P.M.I. designate of Keppel O&M, reserves of oil and gas at the start Norteamérica, S.A. de C.V. (PMI), Mr Chow Yew Yuen at the Ministry of 2013 is almost 14 billion barrels both subsidiaries of Mexico’s of Foreign Affairs. The signing was of crude-oil equivalent and we national oil company, Petroleos witnessed by Singapore’s Minister believe that a significant number Mexicanos (PEMEX). for Foreign Affairs and Minister of shallow water and deepwater for Law, Mr K. Shanmugam and drilling rigs as well as FPSOs and The MOU is to jointly develop, Mexico’s Secretary for Foreign FLNGs will be required to own and operate a yard facility Affairs, Mr José Antonio Meade maximise production in the years in Mexico. The first phase of Kuribreña. to come.”

4 OffshoreMarine September – October 2013 Earlier this year, PEMEX unveiled activities in the Gulf of Mexico. track record in the management investment plans of US$25.3 billion Through our partnership with of the yard which will be able to for 2013, of which US$20 billion are PEMEX, we will be able to tap service PEMEX’s requirements targeted at upstream activities. each other’s technological in the offshore and marine expertise and know-how to construction and service sector, as Mr Tong Chong Heong, CEO of provide comprehensive world-class well as independently pursue work Keppel O&M added, “We have solutions for the Mexican market. from the private sector. been a strong supporter of PEMEX’s oil and gas programme “The yard will not only provide The total yard development cost with some 20 projects delivered local content to support the will be around US$400 million, or on order for Mexico presently. industry’s growth in Mexico with the first phase estimated at This MOU reinforces Keppel O&M’s but also employment, training US$150 million. Near Market, Near Customer and skills development for the strategy and places us in a strong local workforce through Keppel Subsequent phases of the yard position to capture opportunities O&M’s training and development development would enable it to from the continued growth in schemes.” repair deep-draft semisubmersibles exploration and production and drillships, undertake PMI and Keppel O&M intend to conversions of FPSO and Floating establish a joint venture company, Liquefied Natural Gas (FLNG) PMI-KOM JVC, to be the principal vessels, as well as fabricate topside investment vehicle through which modules and other offshore both parties would cooperate in structures. various business opportunities that may be agreed upon. The When all the phases are first opportunity identified is completed, the yard is expected to the establishment of the yard create up to 4,000 new direct jobs to service the offshore oil & gas for the local community. industry in Mexico. Keppel O&M has delivered projects To be located strategically in the for Mexico since 2004. It has modern Port of Altamira along completed seven jackup rigs and the coast of the Gulf of Mexico, two accommodation platforms the proposed yard will help to which are successfully working for further develop Mexico’s offshore PEMEX, and is currently building hydrocarbon potential, meeting another 10 jackup rigs to be both the growing needs of the deployed in Mexico. local oil and gas industry and the international clientele operating in the Gulf.

LA SANTA MARIA was the most recent KFELS B Keppel O&M will leverage its Class jackup rig delivered by Keppel FELS to a Mexican customer, CP Latina, in August 2013 proven expertise and operational

OffshoreMarine September – October 2013 5 Third delivery for Transocean

Keppel FELS and Transocean celebrated their successful collaboration on the KFELS Super B Class jackup rig, Transocean Ao Thai

Keppel FELS has delivered to Transocean Andaman – which feature is the rig’s ability to Transocean their third consecutive Keppel delivered in March this build stands offline in its drilling KFELS Super B Class jackup rig year, have been successful in their system package, which allows early, on budget and with zero drilling programmes. for simultaneous drilling and the lost-time incidents. preparation of drill pipes to Mr Ihab Toma, Executive VP and take place. The rig was named Transocean Chief of Staff, Transocean, said, “In Ao Thai on 31 August 2013 at late August, Keppel FELS handed It also has a 1.5 million pound Keppel FELS and it has been over the Ao Thai to Transocean. drilling system and maximum chartered to Chevron for work This transfer represents the combined cantilever load of in offshore Thailand. Two similar fulfillment of the last of three of 3,200 kips to help drive drilling rigs – Transocean Siam Driller and the finest rigs of their kind, built operations. by Keppel FELS for Transocean for Chevron Thailand operations. Mr Wong Kok Seng, MD (Offshore), “Keppel FELS is on track to deliver But by no means should this be Keppel Offshore & Marine, and a record 20 rigs this year, and so considered as an end. It is rather MD, Keppel FELS, shared, “We are far we have delivered 18. Most of another milestone in the long delighted to be able to deliver to these units are built to our winning relationship between our three Transocean their third consecutive proprietary designs. Building to companies and Thailand.” KFELS Super B Class rig ahead of our designs enables us to increase schedule in 2013. The strength of the efficiency of our building Designed with larger spud cans, this design has been reaffirmed process while also providing for the KFELS Super B Class is able by the excellent performances of customised solutions.” to operate in a wide array of the two rigs currently working in Mr Wong Kok Seng locations, especially areas where Thailand. We are certain this third MD (Offshore), Keppel Offshore & Marine, and MD, Keppel FELS soft soil is predominant. A key rig will be just as successful.”

6 OffshoreMarine September – October 2013 Conversion contracts from repeat customers

Keppel Shipyard has secured two Keppel Shipyard’s new conversion Meanwhile, Keppel Shipyard’s Floating Production Storage and project for SBM Offshore is for second contract is from M3nergy Offloading (FPSO) conversion the FPSO that will host the Stones Offshore to convert an FPSO for contracts from repeat customers ultra deepwater development by the Bukit Tua Field in Ketapang SBM Offshore N.V. (SBM Offshore) Shell in the Gulf of Mexico. Block, Indonesia. and M3nergy Offshore Limited Once installed, the vessel will be (M3nergy Offshore). the deepest production facility in For this project, Keppel Shipyard the world, as well as the deepest will undertake refurbishment and Mr Michael Chia, MD (Marine & FPSO with a disconnectable buoy. life extension works; fabrication Technology), Keppel Offshore & and installation of new structures, Marine (Keppel O&M), said, “The The yard’s work scope for piping systems, spread-mooring award of these contracts from the Stones project includes system; upgrading of the living our repeat customers affirms their refurbishment and life extension quarters; as well as the installation confidence in us. These contracts works; upgrading of living and integration of the topsides from experienced FPSO fleet quarters; fabrication and process modules. owners and operators installation of the internal SBM Offshore and M3nergy bear disconnectable buoy system and Scheduled for completion in testament to our commitment to topside module supports; as well as the second quarter of 2014, the quality conversion and upgrading the installation and integration of FPSO has been chartered by PC services. topside modules. Ketapang II Ltd for its operations in the Bukit Tua field, which is 35 “Over the years, Keppel Shipyard The FPSO design has a processing kilometres north of Madura Island, has worked closely with customers facility capacity of 60,000 barrels offshore Indonesia. worldwide to bring to the market of oil per day and 15 million a range of offshore production standard cubic feet per day of The FPSO will have a production solutions. We will continue to gas treatment and export. The capacity of up to 25,000 barrels ensure the success of our latest converted FPSO will be able to per day of liquids and a storage FPSO projects to add value to store 800,000 barrels of crude oil capacity of up to 630,000 barrels. the global offshore production and its total topsides weight will market.” reach 7,000 tonnes.

Keppel Shipyard has secured FPSO contracts from long-standing customers SBM Offshore and M3nergy Offshore

OffshoreMarine September – October 2013 7 Growing footprint in Azerbaijan

Looking at a scale model of Baku Shipyard at the inauguration ceremony are (from L to R): Dr Lee Boon Yang, Chairman of Keppel Corporation, Mr Lee Yi Shyan, Singapore’s Senior Minister of State for Trade and Industry, H.E. Ilham Alyev, President of Azerbaijan, Mr Tong Chong Heong, CEO of Keppel O&M and Mr Rovnag Adullayev, President of SOCAR

A new shipbuilding yard in Baku, tug/supply vessels and multi- Our participation in the yard Azerbaijan that is jointly developed purpose offshore support vessels demonstrates our commitment to by Keppel Offshore & Marine Ltd such as platform supply vessels, as be a long-term solutions provider (Keppel O&M), State Oil Company well as tankers and cargo vessels. for Azerbaijan. of Azerbaijan Republic (SOCAR) The yard also has ship repair and and Azerbaijan Investment conversion capabilities. “From our years of cooperation Company (AIC) was officially with SOCAR in CSC, we have opened on 20 September 2013 by Baku Shipyard adds to Keppel’s accumulated a rich reservoir of President of Azerbaijan, H.E. Ilham existing footprint in Azerbaijan technical know-how as well as Aliyev. Singapore’s Senior Minister where it has been operating the meaningful market insights and of State for Trade and Industry, Caspian Shipyard Company (CSC), networks to operate a first-class Mr Lee Yi Shyan, attended the also a joint venture between shipyard. SOCAR and Keppel O&M inauguration ceremony of the new Keppel O&M and SOCAR, will continue to leverage our yard as Keppel’s Guest of Honour. since 1997. collective strengths to achieve new successes through our partnership Named Baku Shipyard LLC (Baku Mr Tong Chong Heong, CEO in the Baku Shipyard. Shipyard), the new 62-ha yard in of Keppel O&M, said, “The Baku, Azerbaijan, is designed to inauguration of Baku Shipyard “In this regard, Baku Shipyard will undertake the construction of a signals the opening of a new and also build upon CSC’s experiences, wide range of specialised vessels additional chapter in the long- and at the same time support CSC and merchant ships including standing partnership between in its construction activities. The subsea vessels, anchor handling SOCAR and Keppel O&M. new yard reinforces

8 OffshoreMarine September – October 2013 Keppel O&M’s Near Market, Near the yard is able to undertake up Following the inauguration of Customer strategy and enables to 100 repairs and conversions per the Baku Shipyard, President of us to unlock synergy in our annum and is estimated to achieve Azerbaijan, H.E. Ilham Aliyev Caspian operations. We are hence an average annual steel output of named a new floating drydock confident that our enhanced 25,000 tonnes (t). Plans for Phase at the yard. He also officiated at presence in Azerbaijan will place 2 include the construction of a a strike steel ceremony for the us in good position to capture graving dock with added facilities semi that is being built by CSC for more growth opportunities and for offshore projects. a subsidiary of SOCAR, Caspian contribute significantly to the Drilling Company Ltd. Built to region’s energy sector.” The yard is already in discussions Keppel’s proprietary design, on several potential new projects DSS™ 38M, the deepwater rig is Mr Rovnag Abdullayev, President ahead of its opening, and has expected to be completed in of SOCAR, said, “We are very also secured two contracts to 4Q 2016. happy that our partnership with construct one unit of 50-t bollard Keppel O&M has once again borne pull azimuth stern drive tug fruit with the successful opening and one set of pontoons for a of Baku Shipyard. With the strong semisubmersible (semi) together growth potential in Azerbaijan’s with CSC. oil and gas sector, we believe that Baku Shipyard is well placed to support this growth and contribute Key milestones in Azerbaijan to the country’s economic development. 1997 Keppel FELS sets up a joint venture, Caspian Shipyard Company (CSC), in Baku. “As a leading global offshore and marine group, Keppel 2000 Keppel FELS and CSC deliver Gurtulush, or Trident 20, the first Western-specification jackup rig to be built in the Caspian region. O&M will bring its invaluable experience to Baku Shipyard, 2003 Heydar Aliyer or Maersk Explorer, the first semi to be built in and we are confident that our the Caspian Sea then, was constructed by Keppel FELS and CSC and combined strength will propel delivered to Maersk Contractors. the facility into an internationally recognised centre of excellence 2006 Keppel Singmarine and CSC deliver Yuri Korchargin, the Caspian Region’s first Ice-Class Floating Storage and Offloading (FSO) system, in shipbuilding, repair and for Lukoil. conversion.” 2009 Keppel O&M signs a Memorandum Of Understanding with Keppel O&M currently has a 10% SOCAR and AIC on a joint venture for the construction of a new share in the new yard, while shipyard in Baku. SOCAR and AIC own the remaining 2010 Baku Shipyard breaks ground, witnessed by Azerbaijan President 65% and 25% respectively. H.E. Ilham Aliyev and Singapore’s former Minister for Foreign Affairs, Keppel O&M is responsible for the Mr George Yeo. management and operation of the yard. 2013 Keppel FELS secures contract from Caspian Drilling Company, a subsidiary of SOCAR, to construct a semi built to Keppel FELS’ Phase 1 of the yard was built at an proprietary DSS™ 38M design. CSC will carry out fabrication, integration, testing and commissioning of the rig. Baku Shipyard will estimated cost of US$470 million. undertake part of the fabrication of the rig’s pontoons. When operating at full capacity,

OffshoreMarine September – October 2013 9 Fortifying partnership

Keppel Singmarine celebrated the Sponsor Mrs Ashish Nijhawan, 78.5 metric tonnes during sea naming of anchor handling tug wife of Captain Ashish Nijhawan, trials, and will be employed in the (AHT) Seaways 22 built for Chairman of Seaways Group. Angolan seas to perform marine Seaways International (Seaways) The fire-fighting capable vessel activities such as ocean towage and on 6 September 2013. This is the achieved a bollard pull of anchor handling. fourth AHT vessel that Keppel Singmarine has built for Seaways.

Mr Tan Cheng Hui, Director of Keppel Singmarine, said, “The naming of Seaways 22 marks another significant milestone in our partnership with Seaways. Our first contract with Seaways for an anchor handling tug was signed in 2005, and we have deepened our partnership with Seaways over the years.” Mr Tan Cheng Hui, Director of Keppel Singmarine (second from right), and the team from Keppel Singmarine celebrated the naming of Seaways 22 with Lady Sponsor Mrs Ashish Nijhawan (centre, Seaways 22 was named by Lady seated), and Captain Ashish Nijhawan, Chairman of Seaways Group (first from left)

First calling at BrasFELS

When McDermott‘s Pipe Laying With everything in working order, Support Vessel, PLSV Agile, PLSV Agile departed BrasFELS on encountered problems with one 11 October 2013. of its thrusters and needed an emergency docking, it turned to Pleased with the yard’s quality of BrasFELS, Keppel’s yard in Brazil, service, McDermott presented an for assistance. appreciation letter to BrasFELS in recoginition of the good job BrasFELS swiftly responded to done safely without any lost-time McDermott’s call and immediately incidents. prepared the cribbing of its floating dock FS-1 to receive This was the first time that a PLSV PLSV Agile. has docked in the FS-1 floating dock in the BrasFELS yard. McDermott called on BrasFELS for a solution when its Pipe Laying Support Vessel, PLSV The vessel was docked in FS-1 on Agile, faced problems with its thruster and required emergency docking 8 October 2013 and the thruster was successfully replaced by Rolls Royce with support from BrasFELS.

10 OffshoreMarine September – October 2013 New jackup for Qatar

designed to operate in the higher ambient temperatures of the Middle East.

The KFELS B Class Bigfoot is equipped with larger spud cans for reduced bearing pressure, expanding its operational coverage to more areas, especially those where soft soil is predominant. GDI’s new rig also features an enhanced leg design for added Signing the delivery documents are (L-R) Mr Mohsen, GDI Technical Manager and Project Manager; Mr Takao Okada, GDI Operations Manager Offshore; Mr Aziz Merchant, ED of Keppel Offshore robustness. The rig will have a full & Marine Technology Centre (Deepwater), Deepwater Technology Group and ED (Engineering), 15,000 psi BOP system and 75-feet Keppel FELS; and Mr Tan Lye Soon, Senior Project Manager of Keppel FELS cantilever outreach, and will be able to accommodate 150 persons. B341 is the third KFELS B Class jackup rig that Keppel has Mr Mohsen, Technical Manager/ delivered to GDI since 2004. The Project Manager of GDI, added, yard previously delivered Al-Khor “We are pleased to be working and Al-Zubarah and is currently with our trusted partner, Keppel. building another KFELS B Class Once again they have been able Bigfoot jackup, Dukhan, for to deliver a premium rig to us to delivery in 3Q 2014. our highest satisfaction. We share similar values in ensuring that the Through the projects, Keppel has rig is delivered not just on time but built a close partnership with also with the highest standards GDI which has been instrumental of safety and quality. We are in the construction process. confident that B341 will be just as Mr Timothy Ow, Project Manager successful as her sister rigs, Al Khor of Keppel FELS said, “Having and Al Zubarah when deployed, worked with GDI on previous and look forward to receiving projects, we are able to anticipate Dukhan in similar fashion.” their needs and have close

GDI’s B341 jackup drilling rig being towed communications with them on B341 has been chartered by away from Keppel FELS on 25 October 2013 every aspect of the project. This Maersk Oil Qatar and will be latest timely and safe delivery deployed in Qatar. demonstrates the strong teamwork Keppel FELS has delivered the between our two teams. We are On top of its newbuilding contracts jackup rig, B341 to Gulf Drilling able to carry this momentum with Keppel FELS, GDI is also International Ltd (GDI), a joint into the next jackup that we are upgrading and repairing its rigs venture between Qatar Petroleum building for them and increase at Nakilat-Keppel Offshore & (QP) and Japan Drilling Co., Ltd. efficiency and productivity.” Marine (N-KOM), a joint venture (JDC). Delivered ahead of time and shipyard between Keppel Offshore within budget, the rig left the yard Customised to GDI’s requirements, & Marine and Qatar Gas Transport on 25 October 2013. the new jackup rig has been Company.

OffshoreMarine September – October 2013 11 Prospering relationship

Keppel Singmarine’s successful them, the project was completed port, and fuel and other provisions delivery of bulk carrier Fly with a perfect safety record.” from the transshipment port back Prosperity to Ok Tedi Mining to Ok Tedi Mining’s facilities. This bears testament to the close A well-equipped bulk carrier, is the first of three bulk carriers collaboration between the two Fly Prosperity is a dual-purpose awarded to Keppel Singmarine by companies and Ok Tedi Mining’s vessel, capable of transporting Ok Tedi Mining. The construction technical team, SeaTec. copper concentrate from the of the other two vessels is mining site to a transshipment progressing well. The vessel was named at Keppel Singmarine on 24 October 2013 by Lady Sponsor Mrs Naomi George, wife of Mr Benjamin George, Manager (Supply & Logistics) of Ok Tedi Mining.

Mr Hoe Eng Hock, MD of Keppel Singmarine, said, “Fly Prosperity was a challenging project which offered an invaluable experience Keppel Singmarine’s management and OK Tedi Mining management celebrated the naming of to the teams involved. Kudos to Fly Prosperity

Historical vessel at Verolme

Keppel Verolme in the Netherlands of the Royal Netherlands Navy received a piece of history when with a steam engine and two the historic naval ship Buffel propellers. The ship participated arrived at the yard on in many national exercises with 20 September 2013. the Royal Netherlands Army and finally retired from active Keppel Verolme, along with its duty in 1896, becoming an subsidiary, Marine & Offshore accommodation ship. In the 1970s, Protection and Preservation, were the Buffel was decommissioned commissioned by the Maritime and sold to the city of Rotterdam Museum to carry out painting of to become a museum ship. Over the underwater hull and inspection the last 40 years, the Buffel was of the overboard valves on the established in the Rotterdam museum ship. harbour, at the quay side near the Maritime Museum, in the heart of Built in 1868 in Glasgow, Scotland, Rotterdam. 4 October 2013 for her new home, the 62.68 metre long Buffel was Maritime Museum ‘Jan Blanken’ in the first ironclad turret-ram ship The Buffel left Keppel Verolme on Hellevoetsluis.

12 OffshoreMarine September – October 2013 OSV industry insights

new challenges requiring innovative solutions.

These and other industry issues were discussed at the 5th International Conference on Technology & Operation of OSVs – OSV Singapore 2013, which was supported by Keppel Singmarine for the fifth consecutive time since 2005 as its sole Solitaire Sponsor. Held at Singapore Polytechnic from 24 to 25 September 2013, the biennial event gathered ship designers, shipbuilders, OSV owners

Mr Choo Chiau Beng, CEO of Keppel Corporation and Chairman of Keppel Offshore & Marine, and operators, drilling contractors, spoke about the importance of innovation and technology development for the Offshore Support and installation contractors for Vessel industry to remain competitive, at the OSV Singapore 2013 Photo courtesy of OSV Singapore 2013 technical presentations and panel discussions.

As the Guest of Honour, Mr Choo Chiau Beng, CEO of Keppel Corporation and Chairman of Keppel Offshore & Marine (Keppel O&M) spoke about the importance of innovation and technology development to remain competitive. Mr Au Yeong Kin Ho, GM (Engineering) of Keppel Singmarine and GM of Marine Technology Development (MTD), Keppel Singmarine’s design arm, also gave a presentation on design challenges and solutions for “New Generation Deepwater Pipelay and Heavy Construction Vessels.” Mr Chow Yew Yuen (right), COO and CEO-designate of Keppel Offshore and Marine and Chairman of Keppel Singmarine, received a plaque from Mr Tan Kim Pong, Chairman of the Organising Committee of OSV Singapore 2013, for the company’s long-standing support for the event The conference was organised Photo courtesy of OSV Singapore 2013 by the Joint Branch of the Royal Institution of Naval Architects The growth in the size and and the Institute of Marine complexity of Offshore Support Engineering, Science & Technology Vessels (OSV) needed in the (Singapore) along with Newcastle offshore oil and gas industry, University (Singapore) and fuelled by new emerging Singapore Maritime Academy, technology, continuously presents Singapore Polytechnic.

OffshoreMarine September – October 2013 13 Superior design

Dr Vivian Balakrishnan, Minister for the Environment and Water Resources (third from left), presented the IES Prestigious Engineering Achievement Award 2013 to Mr Aziz Merchant (second from left), ED (Engineering) of Keppel FELS, ED of Deepwater Technology Group and ED (Deepwater Technology) of Keppel Offshore & Marine Technology Centre in recognition of Keppel FELS’ outstanding design project, the DSSTM 20NS accommodation semisubmersible

Keppel FELS’ innovative harsh The award recognises Keppel FELS A new generation rig, the environment accommodation for its outstanding design project DSS™ 20NS is designed to semisubmersible design, DSS™ which it jointly undertook with meet the most stringent rules 20NS, was conferred the design partner GustoMSC. and regulations for worldwide IES Prestigious Engineering operations, including the Achievement Award 2013 by Mr Merchant shared, “This award Norwegian Sector of the North the Institution of Engineers is a great encouragement to our Sea. The first unit to be built to Singapore (IES) at the World team’s continuous efforts to work this design – Floatel Superior – Engineers Summit Gala Dinner with discerning customers and was completed in 2010 for Floatel and Award Presentation, held partners to develop leading edge, International Ltd (Floatel), and is on 13 September 2013. commercially-viable solutions. presently operating for Statoil ASA in the North Sea. Mr Aziz Merchant, ED “The DSS™ 20NS design (Engineering) of Keppel FELS, ED incorporates some of Keppel’s With Floatel Superior turning out of Deepwater Technology Group tried-and-tested enhancements as excellent performances, Floatel and ED (Deepwater Technology) well as the unique requirements ordered a second DSS™ 20NS of Keppel Offshore & Marine of our customer and its markets. unit from Keppel FELS in 2012. Technology Centre, received the Floatel Superior’s strong The second unit is on track for award from Dr Vivian Balakrishnan, performances on all her completion in the second quarter Guest of Honour and Singapore’s deployments bears testament to of 2014. Minister for the Environment and the strength of her design and Water Resources. construction.”

14 OffshoreMarine September – October 2013 Building blocks for jackups

Mr Lars Hansen (centre), Maersk Site Manager presenting safety bonus cheques to the Project Managers of Keppel FELS

The Grupo R and Keppel FELS teams giving the thumbs up to mark the start of the Mexican projects

represent the completion of the the physical construction of the projects’ various building blocks. rigs. The jackup rigs – Cantarell IV This has enabled the yard to ensure (B357), Paraiso I (B360) and Paraiso that ongoing projects are safe, on II (B361) – were ordered earlier this time and on budget. year and scheduled for delivery in 2015. On 19 September 2013, the project teams of the Maersk CJ70s projects In the construction of the record with hull numbers B331 and B347 number of rigs this year, Keppel NAGA 6 being launched from the slipway of celebrated eight million and two FELS also leveraged synergies Keppel Singmarine million safe manhours worked with its sister yards to maximise respectively. In recognition of this efficiency – the construction of the achievement, Maersk presented hulls of NAGA 6 (B340), the jackup the teams with a safety bonus of rig for UMW, was undertaken With over 30 newbuild projects US$30,000 and a plaque for each by Keppel Singmarine. The hull running concurrently, Keppel project. was launched on 24 September FELS keeps track of all its projects 2013 from the slipway of Keppel through close supervision and On 1 October 2013, three projects Singmarine with representatives by marking the schedules of for Mexican customer Grupo R from UMW, Keppel and Noble significant milestones that struck steel, marking the start of Denton witnessing the event.

OffshoreMarine September – October 2013 15 Shaping a safe future

Mr Chor How Jat (right), MD of Keppel Shipyard, received the Chairman Safety Challenge Trophy on behalf of Keppel Shipyard from Dr Lee Boon Yang, Chairman of Keppel Corporation

Keppel is not just ‘Shaping the Group’s Accident Frequency Rate Keppelites on their safety efforts, Future’; it is ‘Shaping a Safe was 0.15 reportable accidents for he reminded them that to shape Future’. This was the theme of every million man-hours worked, a safe future, Keppel must the 7th Keppel Group Safety down from 0.17 over the same continually strive, as a Group, to Convention held on 7 October period last year. Its Accident raise the bar in working towards a 2013 at the Singapore Expo hall. Severity Rate also decreased to zero-incident workplace. It is one of the Group’s annual 42 man-days lost per million pillar events which saw over 600 man-hours to-date, as compared to He emphasised the need for Keppelites, partners, contractors 84 for the same period last year. everyone to play a significant part and subcontractors reaffirm their in Keppel’s safety journey. “Keppel commitment to safety. Lauding the achievement, Mr Choo has grown through the ups and Chiau Beng, CEO of Keppel downs over the last 45 years. We The theme is a continuation of the Corporation and Chairman, Keppel are what we are today not by initiatives by Keppel’s different Offshore & Marine, said, “Our chance, but because we constantly business units to better foster a efforts have not gone unnoticed. strive for excellence in all that we safety culture. This includes a cross At the Workplace Safety & Health do. There is always more that we business unit audit exercise to (WSH) Awards in July this year, can do and learn from each other, facilitate the sharing and learning the Group garnered a total of which is why we work very hard of good Health, Safety and 32 awards – testament to our to involve stakeholders such as Environment practices. continuous commitment to our partners and contractors in uphold safety in all our businesses. our pursuit of innovative solutions Efforts across the Keppel Group Internationally, Keppel Shipyard that can improve productivity and have resulted in a reduced number was awarded the Lloyd’s List Global safety at our worksites,” he shared. of workplace incidents in 2013 Safety Award 2013.” compared to a year before. For Guest of Honour Mr Heng Chiang the first eight months of 2013, the Even as Mr Choo commended Gnee, Deputy Chairman of the

16 OffshoreMarine September – October 2013 WSH Institute, shared in his themselves but for everyone across To further promote safety keynote address, “It is heartening Keppel’s businesses.” awareness, a Behavioural to know that senior management Consultant, Mr Douglas Hamilton, across the Keppel Group give this He commended Keppel for setting gave a presentation on cultivating event top priority. This is testament a good example in enforcing high safe habits while a quiz on what to their dedication in encouraging safety standards for employees and constitutes safety brought about their staff to share best practices contractors, saying that this will help robust audience participation. and take lessons learnt seriously, guide small and medium enterprises to prevent recurrence not just for in their safety journey.

Recognising innovations in safety

The Chairman Safety Challenge Industries (ASMI) Convention for workers can shift and align the Trophy is awarded every year Workplace Safety and Health pipes easily, while keeping the to the business unit that best Innovations on 25 September vulnerable parts of their body at demonstrates outstanding 2013. The projects ‘Thruster Lifting a safe distance from the joints. initiatives, performance and Jig’ won gold award while ‘Easy innovation in safety. Keppel Rotate, Easy Move’ and ‘Auto Thruster Lifting Jig Shipyard, with its exemplary Hydraulic Hose Installer’ by Keppel At Keppel Shipyard, thrusters safety record and proactive FELS received the silver awards. weighing as much as 25 tonnes initiatives, was that business unit and irregular in shape are this year. ‘Easy Rotate, Easy Move’ moved from the drydock to The innovation, “Easy Rotate, Easy the workshop. This can be In total, 12 gold, 11 silver and Move”, helps to significantly lower challenging to transport as 11 bronze awards were given to the risk of finger and back injuries workers have to lift and secure teams who developed exemplary when installing spools onto a them to the trailers using cranes, Safety Innovation Projects. At vessel as well as improve efficiency. belts, wooden wedges and the Convention, videos of four On average, a vessel consists of planks, with the risk of their exceptional projects which won approximately 1,000 large spools hands being injured. In addition, the gold award were screened and each spool has to be aligned on uneven roads, the thrusters to raise awareness and spur on two sides. Due to the heavy could potentially topple over. innovation. weight of large spools, it is not easy to move and hold them The Thruster Lifting Jig can Two of the top four projects and the risk of a small slip when securely hold the thruster so that were ‘Thruster Lifting Jig’ by a handling these spools can cause it can be lifted just by hooking team from Keppel Shipyard and serious injuries to the worker’s the crane or chain blocks to the ‘Easy Rotate, Easy Move’ by a fingers and body and also lead to jig and can securely hold it in team from Keppel Singmarine. long term back injuries. place while being transported. The jig has made it much safer Three of the projects by Keppel “Easy Rotate, Easy Move” is a jig to transport and handle the Offshore & Marine had also with ball bearings which act as thrusters and saves at least half received awards at the 16th a support for the spools. Once of the time spent in securing the Association of Singapore Marine the spool is placed on the jig, the thruster on the truck.

OffshoreMarine September – October 2013 17 Shipshape safety

Mr Michael Chia (centre), MD (Marine and Technology) of Keppel Offshore & Marine receiving the Lloyd’s List Global Award for safety on behalf of Keppel Shipyard

For its efforts and achievements in ensuring a safe workplace, Keppel Shipyard has been conferred its first Lloyd’s List Global Award.

Mr Michael Chia, MD (Marine and Technology) of Keppel Offshore & Marine, received the Safety Award on behalf of Keppel Shipyard at the awards ceremony, which was held in London, on 1 October 2013.

Mr Chia commented, “We are The Keppel Safety Training Centre is among the various initiatives put in place by Keppel honoured to be recognised by the Shipyard to rally its workforce to be in step with its safety journey global industry and Lloyd’s List for our continuous efforts towards global maritime industry. Keppel of the Year in recognition of its safety. At Keppel Shipyard, safety Shipyard is also the finalist of both long-standing commitment to its is a core value. To ensure a safe the Safety Award and Shipyard customers by having consistently work environment, we work closely of the Year Award categories for delivered safe, high quality and with our customers, subcontractors Lloyd’s List Asia Awards which will prompt services. and employees. Hence, this award be held on 26 November 2013. also bears testament to our shared Earlier this year in June, commitment with our stakeholders This is not the first time that Keppel Shipyard also received the towards safety.” Keppel Shipyard has won accolades Safety Award at the Seatrade Asia from Lloyd’s List. In 2012, at the Awards held on 21 June 2013 in The Lloyd’s List Global Awards 2013 Lloyd’s List Asia Awards, Keppel Hong Kong. celebrated achievements in the Shipyard was named Shipyard

18 OffshoreMarine September – October 2013 Safety partnership

The projects were FPSO Armada Perdana, FSO Sepat, FPSO Armada TGT 1, FPSO Armada Sterling and FPSO Armada Claire.

Keppel Shipyard was presented US$20,000 by BAB and its customer, Apache Energy Limited (Apache Energy), for its commitment and efforts towards safety while working on FPSO Armada Claire.

BAB also presented tokens of appreciation to Keppel Shipyard’s Keppel Shipyard has been engaged for all of Bumi Armada’s FPSO/FSO conversion and upgrading project teams for their outstanding projects to-date contributions on the five FPSO/FSO projects.

Recognising that a safe work environment can only be sustained with the cooperation of all stakeholders, Keppel Shipyard also presented BAB with a token of appreciation for the support rendered.

The ceremony was witnessed by BAB’s Mr Peter McDonnell, Senior VP, Asset Management & Operations, Mr Paul Natarajan, VP, Construction & Commissioning,

Keppel Shipyard was presented US$20,000 by BAB and Apache Energy for its commendable safety and Mr Noval Paredes, VP, Health performance on the FPSO Armada Claire project Safety Environment and Quality, as well as Apache Energy’s Mr Roger Lewis, Manager, Projects Keppel Shipyard and longtime the Floating Production Storage Execution. customer Bumi Armada Berhad and Offloading (FPSO) unit, (BAB) celebrated their successful FPSO Armada Claire. At the same Representatives from Keppel partnership at a safety ceremony time, Keppel Shipyard and BAB include Mr Michael Chia, MD on 13 September 2013. commemorated the achievement (Marine & Technology) of Keppel of more than 12 million man-hours Offshore & Marine, Mr Louis Chow, Together, the partners achieved on five FPSO and Floating Storage Senior GM (Commercial) of Keppel 2.5 million safe man-hours on the and Offloading (FSO) projects Shipyard, and Mr Burt Loh, GM refurbishment and upgrading of undertaken from 2008 to 2013. (Operations) of Keppel Shipyard.

OffshoreMarine September – October 2013 19 In step with Latin America

early years in Brazil and how it established a significant offshore and marine presence in the country. He also gave his views on energy policies and trends in Latin America and Asia, including the impact of shale gas discoveries and Mexico’s plans for energy reforms.

The annual event is organised by International Enterprise (IE) Singapore and Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam, Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, was the Guest of Honour.

To thank Keppel for its ten years of support, Mr Teo Eng Cheong, CEO of IE Singapore, presented the Group with a water colour painting by Colombian artist, Cesar Bertel.

A cocktail reception co-hosted by Commemorating Keppel’s ten years of support for the Latin Asia Business Forum, Mr Teo Eng Cheong (left), CEO of International Enterprise Singapore, presented Keppel Corporation’s Keppel Group rounded off the CEO Mr Choo Chiau Beng (right) with a watercolour painting by Colombian artist, Cesar Bertel day’s activities, providing Latin American customers and Keppel management the opportunity to network. With a variety of key operations together more than 3,000 and businesses in Latin America, government and business leaders Building Business Relations Keppel has made it a point to from over 50 countries to develop A delegation led by Mr Alonso continually strengthen ties with opportunities and partnerships Quintana Kawage, CEO and the region. In the months of between Latin America and Asia. President of ICA, one of the largest September and October 2013, it construction companies in Mexico, sponsored and participated in Mr Choo Chiau Beng, CEO visited Keppel O&M on 4 October an inter-government forum, and of Keppel Corporation and 2013. With intentions to participate hosted visits by business and media Chairman of Keppel Offshore & in the oil and gas sector, the ICA delegates from the region. Marine (Keppel O&M), as well delegation was interested to find as Singapore’s non-resident out more about offshore rigs. Displaying Thought Ambassador to Brazil, was Leadership a panelist for the discussion The visit was hosted by Mr Tong Keppel Group was a top tier ‘Harnessing Opportunities in Chong Heong, CEO of Keppel O&M sponsor for the Latin Asia Business Latin America’s Oil & Gas Sector.’ and Mr Chow Yew Yuen, COO and Forum (LAB) 2013, which brought Mr Choo shared on Keppel’s CEO-Designate, Keppel O&M,

20 OffshoreMarine September – October 2013 Keppel O&M’s CEO, Mr Tong Chong Heong (second from left) and COO and CEO-designate , Mr Chow Yew Yuen (first from right) hosted a visit by CEO and President of ICA, one of the largest construction companies in Mexico, Mr Alonso Quintana Kawage (second from right)

who shared on the company’s Mr Kawage was a panelist at the capabilities and discussed LAB 2013 where he spoke on the possibilities for future topic of ‘The Urban Century – partnerships. Infrastructure for Liveable Cities’.

Fostering greater engagement

On 30 September 2013, Keppel wide spectrum of topics ranging political and economic exchange O&M played host to five well- from Keppel’s businesses, projects and cooperation between the regarded journalists from Brazil, for their respective countries over two regions. Venezuela, Costa Rica and the years, to business and industry Columbia who visited Singapore prospects in the African continent. An initiative under FEALAC, the as part of the Forum for the East Following a robust discussion, JVP encourages greater mutual Asia-Latin America Cooperation the journalists went on a tour of understanding at the people-to- (FEALAC) Journalists Visit Keppel FELS’ Pioneer Yard. people level through such visits Programme (JVP). by the Latin American media to FEALAC was formed in 1998 by Singapore. Mr Chow Yew Yuen, COO and then Singapore Prime Minister CEO-designate of Keppel O&M, Goh Chok Tong to establish ties Singapore has been organising hosted the visit and responded between East Asia and Latin the FEALAC JVP since 2000. to the journalists’ queries in a America. It aims to increase

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Encouraging innovation

Keppel O&M celebrated innovations and the teams behind them at the inaugural group awards ceremony and symposium on 30 September 2013

Over the years, Keppel Offshore which are some of the world’s teams in the Gold, Silver and & Marine (Keppel O&M) has built most advanced drilling Bronze categories were awarded a global reputation for innovative semisubmersibles, Keppel O&M’s cash prizes of $15,000, $10,000 and offshore solutions which meets products have been winning $5,000 respectively. Each winner in the needs of its customers accolades from customers and the the Gold category also received a and the industry. From Keppel industry alike for excellence in special Keppel Innovator collar pin. FELS’ semisubmersible drilling design and operability. tender (KFELS SSDT™) which has The 29 winners were shortlisted by revolutionised the way drilling On 30 September 2013, the a steering committee comprising tenders operate, and the KFELS B teams behind these and other management across the group. Class jackup rig which is today the outstanding innovations and Mr Chow Yew Yuen, COO and industry benchmark design, to the designs which have placed Keppel CEO-designate of Keppel O&M, DSS™ series of semisubmersibles O&M on the world map were is Chairman of the steering recognised for their contributions committee. at the inaugural Keppel O&M Innovation Ceremony and The winning entries were assessed Symposium. based on a set of criteria that include, among others, the Further fostering the culture projects’ level of impact and of continuous innovation at its scalability, extent of alignment business units, Keppel O&M is between their objectives and the recognising innovative projects and group’s goals, and sustainability of work process improvements at the results in the medium to long term. group level for the first time. The KFELS B Class jackup rig A total of 29 awards were given design and Keppel’s patented out during the ceremony, which jacking system, which is a critical included three awards in the component of the KFELS B Class Gold, Silver and Bronze category jackup rig, both clinched the each, and 20 awards in the Gold Award. Commendation category. On top KFELS B Class jackup rig design won the top accolades at the awards ceremony of commendation plaques, winning Apart from large-scale projects,

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due recognition was also given to “By giving out the commendation O&M group touched on topics smaller-scale innovations. These awards, we hope to encourage ranging from the importance of creative solutions play critical roles everyone to incorporate creative sound engineering principles in in enhancing the successful, timely thinking and innovative solutions good and innovative solutions, and safe execution of projects. into their everyday work. to the application of 3D printing Innovation does not always technology in engineering work. A good case in point is the have to be game-changing or team behind the project Radio revolutionary. It can be something Mr Aziz Merchant, ED of Keppel Frequency Identification smaller, and closer to one’s day-to- FELS (Engineering), Deepwater (RFID) Enabled Remnant Plate day work.” Technology Group and KOMtech Management System from (Deepwater Technology), was Prime Steelkit, which was one Mr Peter Noble, Senior Advisor one of the speakers at the of the 20 winners to receive the of Keppel Offshore & Marine symposium. Having been involved Commendation Award. Technology Centre (KOMtech), in the birth of several of Keppel’s also shared his words of proprietary designs, Mr Merchant The team’s adoption of RFID- encouragement and motivation shared with fellow Keppelites enabled system in organising through a video. Quoting the late his experience and journey in remnant steel plates has led to a co-founder of Apple, Steve Jobs, finding opportunities in seemingly 50% reduction in material handling Mr Noble reminded Keppelites that impossible circumstances. time and higher material utilisation “innovation distinguishes between for the steel processing company. a leader and a follower”, and that A recipient of the Gold Award Keppel, as an industry leader, himself, Mr Merchant shared Emphasising that innovation goes needs to continue innovating to that innovation is cumulative and beyond the domains of science maintain its forefront position. the result of teamwork rather and technology, Mr Chow said, than just a ‘Eureka’ moment. It “Innovation should not just Following the ceremony, a is a continuous learning process come from the researchers and symposium was held where invited – something that the Keppel engineers – an accountant from speakers shared on how innovation O&M Innovation Ceremony and the corporate office or a welder could be put into practice. Over Symposium aims to celebrate and in the pipeline workshop can also two days from 30 September to encourage. innovate to make their daily work 1 October 2013, six speakers from more effective. within and outside the Keppel

OffshoreMarine September – October 2013 23 CENTRESPREAD

Having been with Keppel O&M new ideas and new ways of doing completely forgot all about how for more than 40 years each, things better to create value for us, innovative they can be. So once we Mr Choo Chiau Beng, Chairman either in producing better products realised that the old methods could of Keppel O&M, and Mr Tong or new methods of doing things. no longer work, we had to think Chong Heong, CEO of Keppel O&M Most important of all, innovation of something new and better. have witnessed firsthand how can help to create new business Today, we are building 5,000-tonne innovation has transformed the models that are game-changing.” floating cranes which would be company and driven it forward. unimaginable in those days when At the ceremony, they spoke of Everyone is an innovator only a 300-tonne crane was used. their experience and inspirations. “We cannot depend totally on And because we know we cannot OffshoreMarine reproduces here our Research & Development fully utilise such big cranes, we some highlights from the speeches. department or KOMtech (Keppel formed a partnership with Smit Offshore & Marine Technology (Singapore) who now operates MR CHOO CHIAU BENG Centre) to innovate for us. All of these cranes. These are some us are innovators, and all of us can examples of the creative solutions Innovate to survive think creatively, including those we have come up with.” “Businesses and companies who down the line at the workshops fail to innovate will become such as the welders. Every one of The importance of teamwork obsolete. Keppel O&M has been us can think of new and better “Innovators and inventors will be fortunate in a way to be faced by ways to do things.” of little use to an organisation threatening times in the 1980s. The if they cannot come together then-Prime Minister had called us a MR TONG CHONG HEONG to collaborate and create new sunset industry. But we refused to ways or products that can help give up, and we continued to find Early years in FELS their company. That is why the new and better ways to compete “Having the best engineers does production and engineering and survive. To those who have not make a difference if they people need to work together innovated to help us stay alive, cannot innovate or think outside as a team. Fostering a culture of thank you.” the box. Our FELS engineers in teamwork within Keppel O&M has the 80s were mainly focused on led to some of the brightest ideas Creating value with innovation following the old and tested such as the FELS Can Do barge.” “Innovation is an effort to think of ways of working such that they

Mr Choo Chiau Beng Mr Tong Chong Heong

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This is a list of all the award-winning projects at the inaugural Keppel O&M’s Innovation Awards Ceremony. OffshoreMarine will feature some of these innovations in subsequent issues.

Project Name Business Unit Award

KFELS B-Class Jackup Design Keppel FELS Gold Jacking System Keppel FELS Gold Semisubmersible Drilling Tender 3600 Keppel FELS Gold Semisubmersible Accommodation Unit 5000NG Keppel FELS Silver Fixation System Keppel FELS Silver Afloat 2C Joining Methodology Keppel FELS Silver FELS Can-Do Semisubmersible Barge Keppel FELS Bronze Leg Fishing Operation Keppel FELS Bronze Keppel Safety Training Centre Keppel Shipyard Bronze End to End Piping Automation System Keppel FELS Commendation Jackup Strip Method of Construction Keppel FELS Commendation Steel Supply Chain Management Keppel FELS Commendation Auto Generation of Piping Isometric Drawing Keppel FELS Commendation Introduction of GMAW Keppel Shipyard Commendation Spread Mooring Block Fabrication Keppel Shipyard Commendation Transformation of Pipe Shop 3 Keppel Shipyard Commendation Welding Consumable Station Keppel Shipyard Commendation Auto Erection Joint Welding With Quantum Lift Keppel Singmarine Commendation RFID Enabled Remnant Plate Management System Keppel Singmarine Commendation Ladder Lift (Smart Ladder Lift) Keppel Offshore & Marine Commendation Technology Centre Stackable Fixed Scaffolding Implementation Project Keppel AmFELS Commendation Integrated Module Skidding – FPSO CdP Keppel FELS Brasil Commendation Module Lifting, Skidding & Integration – FPSO MV23 Keppel FELS Brasil Commendation Thruster Installation at Dry Dock - NRE Keppel FELS Brasil Commendation Buckling Screening Tool Keppel FELS Baltech Commendation Mobile Platform Keppel Nantong Shipyard Commendation Mewis Duct Installation Jig Nakilat-Keppel Offshore & Marine Commendation Blocks Joining by Skidding Method PT Bintan Offshore Commendation Turning Roller Regency Steel Japan Commendation

OffshoreMarine September – October 2013 25 TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION

Can Do innovation

The Can Do Drillship leads the race, Post-BP Macondo, with the capability of operating with a 20K BOP, providing a reliable, advanced and cost effective solution for the offshore drilling industry

Ever at the forefront of innovation, modified by drilling contractors incorporation of a large deck Keppel Offshore & Marine in order to handle additional space. (Keppel O&M) is constantly mud required to drill subsea developing new designs to wells under higher reservoir Having consulted with every major maintain its position as an industry pressures. oil company, KOMtech has worked leader. Its latest product is a to meet all their requirements first-of-its-kind drillship – the CAN Working in collaboration with such as having a double BOP stack DO 20Kpsi drillship. GustoMSC as its design partner, integrated in the new drillship Keppel O&M Technology Centre design. It also has the necessary Designed to meet the needs of the (KOMtech), the R&D arm of height and handling capacity, industry following the BP Macondo Keppel O&M, started work on providing for the expected two full incident in 2010, this next the design of the Can Do 20K psi stacks of 8 Ram, 20K BOP. generation 20,000-psi blowout drillship last year. preventer-ready (20K BOP-ready) Its specifications exceeds the deep-water drilling unit leads Besides designing the drillship ultra-deepwater drilling unit the race for drillships with the with exploration drilling designs currently available in the capability of operating with requirements in mind, Keppel’s market, with a riser hold capacity a 20K BOP. Can Do drillship design also allows surpassing 12,000 feet, together for the installation of third party with the flexibility of storing Previously, floaters equipped equipment often required for either 75 foot or 90 foot long with 15,000-psi BOPs were development wells through the riser in a unique Riser hold design

26 OffshoreMarine September – October 2013 TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION

that is able to accommodate the needs of 20k wells. Based on deck, the high capacity sack store is both of these industry standards oil company requirements for located with direct access from the depending on drilling contractor’s heavy casing, higher hook load, aft through a landing platform. preference. setback capacity and associated equipment have been catered The Can Do vessel is not Ensuring operational efficiency, for in the design. Providing for only designed for superior the rig’s loading capability is increased water depth capability, performance. This workhorse will about 36,000 tonnes (t), and the the structures were designed to also be a comfortable and pleasant ballast capability and system help receive heavier riser tensioners residence for its 220 personnel on keep the vessel at an even draft which are well integrated in the board. It is set to have an enhanced throughout operations. design. Mud pumps, mud pits, two level of functionality with areas ROVs, cementing unit, amongst which are clearly marked out for The Can Do unit offers a high many others are integrated in the living spaces, recreational areas, transit speed resulting in fast mud module which is placed above public spaces and office spaces mobilisation time. Its funnel the main deck, creating a compact including third party offices. arrangement is split catering for drilling plant with short distances Office areas with clear view of an open work deck aft of the and associated communication ongoing operations will be given moon pool. lines. On top of the mud module, a direct access to the working areas pipe ract deck which can also store through an access deck located at The drilling capabilities of the third party equipment has been the drillfloor level. unit were designed based on created, and directly below the The vessel meets and exceeds regulatory standards such as the latest environmental regulations, including the application of SCR systems. Its system layout is in accordance with DP3 safety regulations – standards stipulated by regulatory organisations, classification societies and oil companies.

Model tested at the Marin facility in the Netherlands in January this year, the Can Do drillship has already obtained class approval for basic design and a full 3D model has been created for construction purposes.

OffshoreMarine September – October 2013 27 Total solutions to meet offshore growth

companies are looking for higher specification rigs to replace the ageing fleet.

At the Conference, Brazil, Mexico and Southeast Asia were highlighted as regions to watch in the coming year. These are also some of the regions that Keppel O&M has a strong presence in, shared Mr Chow.

Currently, Keppel O&M is headquartered in Singapore and well-supported by yards in China, Philippines and Indonesia. It has Besides showcasing Keppel O&M’s latest products and developments, the Pareto Securities a comprehensive yard in Brazil, annual Oil & Offshore Conference is also good opportunity for Keppel senior management such as Mr Loh Chin Hua (right), CFO and CEO-designate of Keppel Corporation, and Mr Chow currently building six drilling Yew Yuen (3rd from left), COO and CEO-designate of Keppel O&M to network and meet up with customers semis, and has an established presence in the Mexican market as seen from the 20 rigs delivered The offshore oil and gas industry is companies include robust and or on order for Mexico over anticipating healthy growth with efficient jackup rig designs such the years. increasing energy demand. This as the Arctic jackup or the KFELS was the view held by more than a E Class jackup, harsh-environment Keppel O&M has been a regular hundred companies who presented semisubmersibles such as the participant and presenter at at the 20th Pareto Securities DSS™ 60 HE or the SSDT™ 5000E, the Pareto conference, which annual Oil & Offshore Conference and a new generation drillship - is Europe’s leading forum on held in Oslo, Norway, from 4 to the CAN DO 20K PSI drillship. the offshore industry’s outlook, 5 September 2013. emerging trends and challenges With oil production falling due to for investors and industry Well positioned to tap into this the depletion of oil wells, more managers. growth is Keppel Offshore & investments are needed to extract Marine (Keppel O&M), the world’s from current oil wells and to leading rig builder. Mr Chow Yew explore new terrains. Yuen, COO and CEO-designate of Keppel O&M, presented Keppel’s Pareto Securities projected suite of technologically-advanced Exploration and Production solutions at the Conference. spending to grow by 8% in 2014, with potentially over 130 jackup Keppel O&M’s total solution suite rigs and 90 floaters to be replaced that meets the evolving needs in the next 10 years. Drilling of drilling contractors and oil contractors also illustrated how oil

28 OffshoreMarine September – October 2013 Norwegian connection

Norway has played an important Chairman of Keppel O&M, Mr Choo and Norwegian companies are role in Keppel’s growth story. With Chiau Beng, recounted the strong similar in many aspects. Our relationships established since the partnerships as he shared the home countries provide very early 1980s, Keppel Offshore & Keppel story with members of the limited markets by themselves, Marine (Keppel O&M) has been Norwegian Business Association so we need to venture out. We receiving strong support from (Singapore) (NBAS) at a luncheon welcome more partnerships with Norwegian partners. talk organised by the association Norwegian companies and service at Hilton Singapore on providers, and we can, together, Many firsts for Keppel O&M 17 September 2013. explore new markets.” were achieved with the support of Norwegian customers. Mr Choo shared how Keppel had He added, “As a small country, The company built the first carved its reputation with reliable Singapore has to strive to be an semisubmersible Aker H3 deliveries, excellent execution and exceptional country to be useful for Wilhemson; the first its Near Market, Near Customer to others. In the same way, accommodation semi for strategy; in turn it has built Keppel also has to be useful to Consafe Offshore for the Ekofisk long-term relationships with our customers. We don’t have a field in Norway and the first two many valued partners around natural advantage. People need Offshore Support Vessels for the world. not buy from us. They do so only deployment in the Norwegian if they find it worthwhile.” North Sea for Finn Bugge with On the many successful RS Platou as the broker. partnerships Keppel has had Mr Choo is the first recipient with Norwegian companies, of the NBAS Award when he CEO of Keppel Corporation and Mr Choo commented, “Keppel received it in 2010.

Mr Choo Chiau Beng, CEO of Keppel Corporation and Chairman of Keppel O&M, shared the Keppel story with members of the Norwegian Business Association (Singapore)

OffshoreMarine September – October 2013 29 Learning over lunch

Over 100 Keppelites and senior management of Keppel Offshore and Marine (Keppel O&M) enjoyed a good learning session over lunch on 4 September 2013 with sharing by guest speaker Mr Lim Chin Leong, Board Director of Keppel O&M.

Mr Lim is former Chairman of Asia, Schlumberger. Over a career of 30 years with Schlumberger, Mr Lim Chin Leong, Board Director of Keppel O&M, shares his experience at Keppel O&M’s lunchtime talk Mr Lim held senior management positions in a wide range of areas and locations spanning Asia Pacific, colleagues and customers in over To young Keppelites, Mr Lim Middle East and the US. 30 years of his career were also offered advice on working with fondly spoken of. passion and honing effective During the one-hour session at communication skills. Keppel O&M, Mr Lim shared his Mr Lim remarked, “Keppel is invaluable work experiences and successful today not only because Incepted in June 2013, Keppel insights on career development. He we are a good engineering O&M’s Lunch & Learn series recounted his team’s excitement company. Our success is also serves as a platform for open upon their first discovery of largely attributed to the good communication between oil in Perth, Australia. The firm relationships we have fostered Keppelites and senior friendships he had formed with his with our clients.” management.

Catching wind Delivered by Keppel FELS in August 2012, Seafox 5, the offshore wind turbine installer has been performing excellently at the Dantysk offshore windfarm. It has installed some 65 foundations over a period of six months and has another 15 more foundations to go. In this photo taken in October 2013, the vessel has just stabbed the 68 metre long Monopile on the seabed and is holding the pile by the gripper at the maindeck before the crane gets disconnected.

30 OffshoreMarine September – October 2013 Ready!

Keppel Offshore & Marine (Keppel O&M) joined hands with the Singapore Police Force (SPF), Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) and the Safety and Security Watch Group (SSWG) for a joint emergency exercise on 28 August 2013.

The initiative further strengthened inter-agency collaboration and support, as well as tested the group’s emergency response plans.

The exercise comprised two components: a table top exercise (From left) Superintendent Pauline Yee, Deputy Commander Jurong Police Division, SSWG involving personnel from Members, Mr Phillip Mah, GM (Security) of Keppel O&M, and Mr Tong Chong Heong, CEO of Keppel O&M, at a joint emergency exercise at Keppel FELS’ facility Keppel O&M, Keppel FELS, Keppel Shipyard and Keppel Singmarine, followed by a live simulation at Keppel FELS’ facility at 55 Gul Road.

The live exercise was conducted in the presence of Mr Tong Chong Heong, CEO of Keppel O&M, Mr Wong Kok Seng, MD of Keppel O&M, and Superintendent Pauline Yee, Deputy Commander Jurong Police Division, and SSWG Members.

Simulating a terrorist attack in one of Keppel O&M’s yards, the live exercise drilled into areas such as fire response and vessel evacuation Keppel O&M tested the robustness of its evacuation plans at the joint emergency exercise procedures.

Following the live exercise, Mr Phillip Mah, GM (Security) of Conducted annually since 2005, personnel from SPF, SCDF and Keppel O&M, shared, “Careful the joint emergency exercise forms SSWG as well as from across the planning and discussions were a critical part of Keppel O&M’s Keppel O&M Group joined a carried out to ensure the scenario efforts to ensure security, safety debriefing session where they developed was realistic and and business continuity. shared on areas of improvement would benefit Keppel O&M and and lessons learnt. the agencies participating.”

OffshoreMarine September – October 2013 31 Showcasing Keppel

Institutional investors saw first-hand the comprehensive capabilities of Keppel’s BrasFELS yard in Angra dos Reis

From one continent to the next, touring the country’s most Keppel Offshore & Marine (Keppel established shipyard, Keppel FELS O&M) goes to great lengths to Brasil’s BrasFELS yard in Angra build good relations with investors, dos Reis. industry partners and government officials and help them to better On 23 September 2013, the understand Keppel’s multi-faceted management of Keppel FELS businesses. In late September, Brasil hosted a group of ten Keppel O&M hosted visits at the established European and US BrasFELS yard in Brazil as well as its investors as part of the UBS Brazil yards in Singapore. Oils Field Trip.

Inducting Investors After meeting the ground team Investors from all over are making and touring the yard, the investors a bee-line to Brazil’s growing hive had a better appreciation of the of oil and gas activity, and no operating environment, prospects visit would be complete without and challenges in Brazil.

32 OffshoreMarine September – October 2013 “We have visited various yards in delegates from a variety of team of Brazilian delegates Brazil before and BrasFELS is one of departments in GazpromNeft, from Fundação Do Meio the most impressive yards that we the questions touched on diverse Ambiente (FATMA), the state have seen. Having seen the well- topics including human resource environmental agency of Santa oiled operations and workflow, and succession planning policies, Catarina, during their five-day our confidence in Keppel’s technology advancements in visit in Singapore at the end of execution capability in Brazil has rigs, best practices in managing September 2013. been reinforced,” said Lilyanna overseas yards, and strong safety Yang, UBS’s Latin American Oil and culture. Based in Florianópolis, the Utilities analyst. capital city of the state of Santa With part of their oil reserves Catarina, the FATMA delegates Receiving Russians residing in arctic areas such as the were in Singapore to study the Renowned for its success as a Barents Sea, the GazpromNeft local infrastructure, as well as Singaporean company with strong delegates also took the understand the environmental- global operations, Keppel O&M opportunity to find out more related challenges faced by the shared its expertise with delegates about Keppel O&M’s research nation. They were interested in from Russian oil company, capabilities in Arctic products, sustainability efforts taken by GazpromNeft. with particular interest in Keppel’s the Singapore government and Arctic rig designs. local companies to overcome The visit by GazpromNeft to these challenges. Keppel O&M on 9 and 16 October GazpromNeft, which is the fourth 2013 was part of a programme largest oil producer in Russia, Accompanied by Mr Hoe by the business school, INSEAD. is exploring entering the Arctic Eng Hock, MD of Keppel A total of 87 participants learnt environment and the visit to Singmarine, the delegates about how Keppel overcame Keppel was a good opportunity visited the Keppel Seghers Tuas the odds to become the leading for complementary businesses to WTE Plant, Keppel Seghers Ulu offshore rig builder. discuss potential collaborations in Pandan NEWater Plant and the the Arctic arena. various Keppel yards. A panel of Keppel FELS management was on hand to Beckoning Brazilians answer their questions. With Keppel O&M played host to a

Mr Chow Yew Yuen (fourth from left), COO and CEO-designate of Keppel O&M, hosted a group of GazpromNeft management who were interested in Keppel O&M’s research capabilities in Arctic solutions

OffshoreMarine September – October 2013 33 Advancing innovation leadership

The Research Innovation and their energy needs and Keppel Enterprise Council (RIEC), an O&M’s track record in leveraging international panel which advises R&D to offer viable offshore and the Singapore Cabinet on strategic marine solutions to the industry. research and development (R&D) matters, and chaired by The delegation was also given Singapore’s Prime Minister, visited a tour of Keppel FELS’ Pioneer Keppel Offshore & Marine (Keppel Yard and the automation system O&M) on 25 October 2013, to at the yard’s Pipe Shop, which is have a better understanding part of Keppel FELS’ productivity of the company’s capabilities in enhancement initiatives. technology and innovation. Set up in 2006, the high-level Mr Tong Chong Heong, CEO of council comprises Singapore Keppel O&M and other senior Cabinet ministers and illustrious management hosted the Council’s local and foreign members. It Members of the high-level Research Innovation and Enterprise Council touring the automated visit and had a fruitful discussion provides overall strategic direction Pipe Shop at Keppel FELS’ Pioneer Yard. With on a wide range of topics. These for national R&D and innovation them is Mr Tong Chong Heong, CEO, Keppel O&M (centre in blue shirt) and Max Goh include the challenges faced by policies for Singapore. (extreme right in boiler suit), Deputy Shipyard Manager, Keppel FELS countries worldwide in managing

Friendly ties with the Philippines

Keppel’s ties with the Philippines Batangas Shipyard located in to grow its friendly relations with go back almost 40 years. Today, Bauan, Batangas, and Keppel Subic the Philippines, Mr Michael Chia, Keppel Offshore & Marine (Keppel Shipyard, in Subic, Zambales. MD (Marina and Technology), O&M), through Keppel Philippines Keppel O&M, hosted dinner to Marine Inc, operates Keppel As part of Keppel’s ongoing efforts the visiting Philippine Trade and Industry Secretary Mr Gregory L. Domingo on 28 October 2013.

Secretary Domingo was in Singapore to attend the Global Entrepolis @ Singapore 2013 Ministerial Dialogue, and the Philippine Embassy in Singapore had arranged with the Singapore Business Federation (SBF) to

Among those who attended the dinner hosted by Mr Michael Chia (fifth from right), MD (Marine organise this round table dinner and Technology), Keppel O&M for the visiting Philippine Trade Secretary Mr Gregory Domingo for Secretary Domingo to engage (sixth from left) are Mdm Kay Kuok Oon Kwong (3rd from left), Executive Chairman, Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts; Mr Ho Meng Kit (fifth from left), CEO, SBF; Philippine Ambassador Mrs Minda with Singapore businesses. C. Cruz (third from right); Mr Toh Ko Lin (second from right), ED, Keppel Singmarine and President, KPMI; and Mr Chor How Jat (first from right), MD, Keppel Shipyard

34 OffshoreMarine September – October 2013 United to stay ahead

Displaying a strong tripartite relationship, Mr Heng Chee How (third from right), Senior Minister of State, Prime Minister’s Office and Deputy Secretary-General, National Trades Union Congress, stands united with Keppel’s senior management and Keppel Employees Union officials

The growing competition from strengthen the Singaporean core and identify areas where cost other yards worldwide and the workforce. savings can be realised and restriction on foreign labour in qualities are assured. At the same Singapore means that productivity Concurring, Mr Michael Chia, MD time, we must be innovative to improvement is at the top of the (Marine and Technology) of make good use of technology to agenda of the Keppel Employees Keppel O&M, who represented the do our jobs faster, better and with Union (KEU), to ensure Keppel Keppel management, reiterated reduced man-hours.” Offshore & Marine (Keppel O&M) the need to step up on productivity stays competitive. This was the improvement, innovation and Guest of Honour Mr Heng message by KEU General Secretary safety excellence. Chee How, Senior Minister of State, Mr Mohd Yusof Mohd at their Prime Minister’s Office and Deputy 45th Annual Delegates’ Conference “To extract more value Secretary-General, National Trades held on 25 September 2013 at the contribution from each project, Union Congress (NTUC), lauded Furama City Centre, Singapore. we are stepping up our drive on the fortitude of Keppel’s pioneers productivity improvement and in taking the company to where it He spoke with pride on how KEU safety excellence. This is to ensure is today. He urged individuals to played key roles in the company’s that our projects are executed replicate that same attitude and transformation of the local safely, efficiently, on-time and for Keppel management and KEU offshore and marine industry and within budget,” said Mr Chia. to continue the strong partnership rose to become a world leader in with NTUC, to keep Singapore and its field. Acknowledging the new He added, “To improve Keppel ahead. challenges in today’s environment, productivity, we have to constantly Mr Mohd emphasised the need to review our production processes

OffshoreMarine September – October 2013 35 Strengthening mutual support

Keppel FELS’ senior management led by Mr Tong Chong Heong, CEO, Keppel O&M (front row, third from left) and Mr Chow Yew Yuen, COO and CEO- designate, Keppel O&M (front row, fourth from left) celebrating HSE excellence and long term partnerships with award winners at the Keppel FELS Subcontractor’s Night on 24 October 2013

Senior management of Keppel O&M mingling with Keppel FELS’ subcontractors over sumptuous food and drinks

Partnerships with subcontractors were invited to fly high together Mr Tong also highlighted the forged over the years forms the at the aviation-themed event. strong competition faced by cornerstone of Keppel Offshore Singapore yards, and the labour & Marine’s (Keppel O&M) reputed In his opening remarks, Mr Tong shortage situation in Singapore. execution excellence. Chong Heong, CEO of Keppel O&M He encouraged the subcontractors To continue to strengthen ties said, “We hope that with each to contribute ideas to improve with its subcontractors, passing year, we can work innovation and productivity, Keppel FELS held its annual together a lot closer, more and pledged support from Subcontractors’ Night on cooperatively, productively, Keppel O&M on such win-win 24 October 2013. For this efficiently, safely, and it is my wish initiatives. He also reassured eighth edition, 157 attendees that this will continue for many everyone that COO and representing 131 subcontractors more years to come.” CEO-designate Mr Chow

36 OffshoreMarine September – October 2013 Yew Yuen, who succeeds him next Following Mr Tong’s speech, partners in venturing into new year, will carry on and improve Mr Chow shared his hope that a territories as it continues to grow upon ”whatever has been working strong group of subcontractors overseas. successfully over the years.” will continue to be Keppel O&M’s

Partners for growth

Recognised for being Keppel “We have been growing together in 1993. Subsequently, Keppel FELS’ valued partners, seven with Keppel for many years. O&M recommended extending subcontractors were presented In the beginning, we started its services to Keppel FELS. It was the “10-Year Partnership Award” with 50 workers. Now, we have then in 2005 that Tech-Growth and two recipients received the 150 workers based here. As the Engineering was formed and its “30-Year Partnership Award”. For partnership has grown, we have partnership with Keppel FELS its excellence in Health, Safety not only been able to increase the began. and Environment (HSE), Tech- number of our workers but also Growth Engineering Pte Ltd was the quality of the workforce. And “Keppel’s systems and processes conferred the ‘Best in HSE’ award this is good for the industry as a are very established and it has this year. whole,” said Mr Wong Yee Seong, a strong emphasis on safety. Managing Director, Tech-Growth As partners, we interact a lot. Tech-Growth Engineering Engineering Pte Ltd. When we have any difficulties or specialises in the fabrication, problems we always engage each installation and commissioning Tech-Growth Engineering started other. When we were working of piping systems for vessels, oil work with Keppel O&M by doing with Keppel Shipyard, we rigs, FPSO and FSO conversions, ship repairs at Keppel Shipyard actively collaborated with Keppel newbuildings, repairs and other through its sister company, O&M’s management to address related projects. Pan-Growth Engineering Pte Ltd operational concerns during the monthly Contractors’ HSE Watch Group meeting. Many improvements made to the yard’s processes and methods were a result of our discussions,” added Mr Wong, who was the Chairman of the Contractors’ HSE Watch Group for a number of years before retiring from the post this year.

OffshoreMarine will highlight other award-winning subcontractors in subsequent issues.

Mr Wong Yee Seong (left), Managing Director, Tech-Growth Engineering, receiving the ‘Best in HSE’ award from Mr Tong Chong Heong (right), CEO of Keppel O&M

OffshoreMarine September – October 2013 37 Uncovering history

2 October 2013 was not just Upon the arrival of Police and after on the stuck projectile and a total another day at work at Keppel assessment, it was decided that the of five projectiles were found. Shipyard for William Lim, Project Chemical, Biological, Radiological Manager, Danny Wang, Security and Explosive (CBRE) Defence Strong team work enabled the Officer, and James Oh, Duty Group of the Singapore Armed crew and yard personnel to finally Operations Officer. War relics Forces (SAF) should be activated retrieve the stuck projectile at were found onboard the dredging to help with the safe removal of 9.50am on 5 October 2013. This vessel Queen of the Netherlands, the projectiles from the vessel. second batch of five projectiles was which had berthed at Temasek Eventually, six projectiles were similarly transported to the Pasir drydock at the Tuas Yard for found and with the Police as their Laba Camp and safely detonated. repairs. escort, the CBRE team transported the projectiles from the yard to A final batch of two more items That morning, Captain Ongman SAF’s Pasir Laba Camp for storage were subsequently found, and all Bart Jacobus and Dredge Master and detonation. in, a total of 13 pieces of war relics Plug Roland were inspecting were retrieved from the Queen of the hopper area when they Two more projectiles were the Netherlands. Mr Phillip Mah, GM noticed some unusual objects. To subsequently found on the vessel (Security), Keppel O&M commented, their surprise, the objects were two days later on 4 October when “This interesting episode shows actually old projectiles. Both men the vessel crew was washing mud that Keppel O&M has the full and immediately alerted William, who off from the hopper. Once again, committed support of the various subsequently informed Danny and the Police and the CBRE team were enforcement and defence agencies James. The Police was called in and called in. in Singapore. The excellent co- the area was quickly cordoned off. ordination helps to send a strong However, it was not as smooth assurance to our customers and Prior to berthing at Keppel’s dock, sailing as the removal of the earlier other stakeholders that their rigs the vessel was doing dredging batch of projectiles. One projectile and vessels at our yards are secure work in the Indian Ocean. The was deeply lodged and the team and well protected.” projectiles would likely have been had to work through the night to dredged up from the Indian waters retrieve it. As they were working, Following this exciting adventure, and left behind in the hopper area they found more projectiles. The the vessel completed its repair and which went undetected while the Singapore Civil Defence Force’s left Keppel Shipyard Tuas on vessel made its way to Singapore. (SCDF) assistance was also sought 15 October 2013.

Five of the thirteen war relics found onboard the dredging vessel Queen (From L-R) Senior Security Commander, Joannes Chua, Chief Security of the Netherlands which was berthed at the Temasek drydock at Keppel Officer, Ng Guat Heng and two officers from the Singapore Police Force Shipyard Tuas conducting investigations on two of the thirteen war relics

38 OffshoreMarine September – October 2013 Viva Brazil

The Brazilian community in Singapore enjoyed Keppel-sponsored Brazilian cultural events such as PianoBotanica featuring Brazilian Maestro Caio Pagano and Brazilian Cultural Week

Among the audience at PianoBotanica are H.E. Luis Fernando Serra, Ambassador of Brazil to Singapore and wife Rosana, and Mr Choo Chiau Beng, CEO of Keppel Corporation and Chairman of Keppel O&M with wife Eileen

In its commitment to promote 11 of his works at the Botanic event comprised a series of dance, the arts, Keppel Group recently Gardens. Recognised as the master music and Capoeira workshops sponsored PianoBotanica and the of classical piano, Caio Pagano has culminating with a night reception Brazilian Cultural Week to share treated music aficionados from held at Hard Rock Café in Brazilian music and culture with across four continents in HPL House. Singapore. 900 performances. Keppel operates two yards in Brazil On 8 September 2013, maestro Meanwhile, Brazilian Cultural – BrasFELS in Angra dos Reis, Rio Brazilian pianist Caio Pagano, Week, organised by the de Janeiro, and Keppel Singmarine professor of Piano at Arizona State Association of Capoeira Argola Brasil in Navegantes, Santa University, treated a 2000-strong de Ouro, was held from 14 to Catarina. audience to a piano recital of 16 September 2013. The three-day

OffshoreMarine September – October 2013 39 Celebrating Brazil’s Independence Day

A special highlight this year was the performance by the school band and choir from Conde Pereira Carneiro, a public school based in Angra town. Performing the Brazilian National Anthem during the flag raising ceremony, this was the first time that the school band and choir has showcased their talents outside of school grounds.

The contribution of BrasFELS employees to the notable achievement of achieving 1 million safe manhours worked without lost-time incidents for the FPSO Commemorating Brazil’s Independence Day at BrasFELS’s Observance ceremony are CEO and Mangaratiba project was also President of Keppel FELS Brasil, Mr Kwok Kai Choong (third from left) and Angra’s Mayor, Ms Conceica Rabba (fourth from left), along with other members of BrasFELS management recognised at the ceremony. Mr Renato Amaral, Mr Joel Adriano da Conceicao and Mr Benedito Dimas de Souza were given awards Keppel’s yard in Brazil’s Angra schedule and budget, and with for their exemplary work. dos Reis, BrasFELS, celebrated the quality expected of Keppel. country’s 110th Independence The Observance Ceremony Day by holding an observance Mr Kwok also shared about the concluded with a reception ceremony on 6 September 2013. various new investments made followed by an eye-opening Angra Mayor Ms Conceicao Rabba, to upgrade the yard’s facilities. guided tour of the yard for Jacuecanga Sub Mayor Mr Jose A new 2,000 mt gantry crane is students of Conde Pereira Carlos Botelho and other key now being assembled and is on Carneiro. representatives from the Brazilian track to be operational by January Navy, as well as various customers 2014. This would allow larger such as Petrobras, MODEC MTOPS, and heavier structures to be built Noble Drilling and FloaTEC were on the ground before erection present at the ceremony. on board thus increasing cost effectiveness. Several moveable Mr Kwok Kai Choong, CEO and sheds with their own remote- President of Keppel FELS Brasil, controlled gantry cranes are also paid tribute to the group of being assembled and erected. pioneering employees present at These moveable sheds would the ceremony and urged everyone provide employees working at the to unite as a team to achieve the assembly areas with protection goal of completing all jobs safely from the weather, thus improving without lost-time incidents, within productivity.

40 OffshoreMarine September – October 2013 Providing relief for flood victims

Volunteers from Keppel Subic Subic’s support to the municipal Shipyard worked together government’s effort to assist its with representatives from the constituents during these difficult local municipal government times by providing these much to bring food and other relief needed humanitarian assistance goods to the communities in to the affected families,” shared Cawag, Manggahan, San Isidro Hon Ariel Apostol and Hon Rowen and Ilwas. These are barangays Sawey, Barangay Captains of Ilwas (Fillipino term for the smallest and San Isidro, respectively. administrative division) that were severely affected by the southwest “This is Keppel Subic’s way of monsoon that hit the area. giving back to the community by Backhoes and dump trucks from lending a helping hand to our the shipyard were also mobilised neighbours in need,” said to clear the mud and other debris Mr Leong Kok Weng, President of at Unity Hall yard dormitory left by waist-deep flooding in the Keppel Subic Shipyard, as he took volunteered in the night rescue neighbourhood. part in the relief operations. and retrieval operations in Barangay Wawandue where a “We are so thankful for Keppel 27 Keppel employees staying landslide destroyed several houses.

Sharing moments

the name for this home for the been a resident of SBTF for over aged and the abandoned elderly a year. She mused, “I now have literally means “Rescue Life Home a bigger garden, thanks to the Foundation.” volunteers who have cleared the lot where I plant my vegetables.” “The Keppel volunteers bring much needed joy and laughter to Mr Poh Leong Kok, President our home,” said Mrs Auring of Keppel Batangas Shipyard, M Dolor, SBTF Administrator. commented, “Aside from the projects that we have for the While the shipyard doctor checked youth, we must not forget the Keppel Batangas Shipyard volunteers share a light moment with the elderly residents on the medical conditions of people during their sunset years. the residents and provided free We do hope that by sharing these Volunteers from Keppel Batangas medicine donated by a local moments, we have provided Shipyard visited Sagip Buhay community drugstore, Keppel sunshine to the elderly at SBTF.” Tahanan Foundation (SBTF) to volunteers serenaded the elderly bring cheer and support to its and cut the tall grass in the 15 residents. Tucked in a quiet compound. neighbourhood near the shipyard, 62-year old Gloria Evangelista has

OffshoreMarine September – October 2013 41 Surprise playground makeover

activities at the official opening ceremony which was a colourful affair with 300 children donning their Keppel Verolme caps. Keppel Verolme Managing Director, Mr Harold Linssen, handed a symbolic cheque of EUR 15,000 to the school principal at the ceremony. Mr Harold Linssen, Managing Director, Keppel Verolme, handed a symbolic cheque of EUR 15,000 to the school principal of De Regenboog, making the refurbishment of the playground possible 11-year-old Luna van der Heijden, The principal of the primary equipment and bicycle parking a student at PCBS De Regenboog school, PCBS De Regenboog, in spaces. This was made possible by a and daughter of an employee of Rozenburg, the Netherlands, donation from the school’s sponsor Keppel Verolme said, “This is had a very nice surprise for her Keppel Verolme, and the school much nicer and more fun than our pupils on 12 July 2013. The school staff who put in hours of hard old schoolyard. My favourite spot playground, which used to be old work to refurbish the playground. is the football pitch. Thank you and very run-down, had been Keppel Verolme for giving us this refurbished with new playground The schoolyard was abuzz with new playground.”

Inspired by Fandi

Forty-three Keppel O&M Technical Coach of the Year through a Keppel O&M Training Centre is Associates (TAs) and coaching clinic conducted at the the first ITE Approved Training Assistant Technical Associates Institute of Technical Education Centre in Singapore to conduct the (ATAs) had the chance to meet (ITE) College Central’s sprawling Higher NITEC in Marine Offshore Singapore’s football legend, Fandi new grounds in Ang Mo Kio. Technology. It received its first Ahmad, on 16 October 2013 and batch of trainees in May 2013. learn some lessons from his sharing The event was part of the on his life, football career and Engagement Activity Day for family. Keppel O&M’s TA and ATA Scheme. These are ITE traineeship schemes The TAs and ATAs not only picked which adopt a ‘learn-as-you-earn’ up football tips but also life skills approach. Trainees are employed from Fandi. The motivational talk by the company with the same was organised as part of Keppel benefits as full-time staff as they Offshore & Marine’s (O&M) bid to undergo a structured traineeship develop employees holistically. programme which leads to NITEC or Higher NITEC certification

The TAs and ATAs also had the awarded by ITE. In addition, their Singapore’s football legend Fandi Ahmad opportunity to receive football education is also sponsored by (right) shared his life stories and showed Keppel O&M apprentices some football tricks training from the former S. League Keppel O&M. and tips

42 OffshoreMarine September – October 2013 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, Baku AZ1023, Azerbaijan Unit 3-B Country Space 1 Building, Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue, Tel: 65 6863 7200 Tel: 994 12 449 9930 Salcedo Village, 1200 Makati City, Philippines Fax: 65 6261 7719 Fax: 994 12 449 9931 Tel: 63 2 892 1816 www.keppelom.com Email: [email protected] Fax: 63 2 815 2581 Contact Person: Chandru Sirumal Rajwani, President www.keppelphilippinesmarineinc.com SINGAPORE Email: [email protected] or [email protected] Keppel FELS Ltd BRAZIL Contact Person: Toh Ko Lin, President (Pioneer Yard 1 – Head Office) Keppel FELS Brasil SA Stefan Tong, Executive Vice-President 50 Gul Road Singapore 629351 Rua da Quitanda, No. 86, Sala 301, (Pioneer Yard 2) Centro CEP 20091-005 Keppel Batangas Shipyard 55 Gul Road Singapore 629353 Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil Keppel Philippines Marine – Special Economic Zone Tel: 55 21 2102 9400 BO. San Miguel, 4201 Bauan, Batangas, Phillippines (Shipyard Road) Fax: 55 21 2102 9425 Tel: 63 43 7271532 to 36 31 Shipyard Road Singapore 628130 Estaleiro BrasFELS ltda Fax: 63 43 72714885 or 63 43 7271453 (Crescent Yard) Av. Conde Mauricio de Nassau, S/n - Jacuecanga www.keppelphilippinesmarineinc.com 60 Shipyard Road Singapore 628131 23914 - 460 - Angra dos Reis, RJ, Brasil Email: [email protected] Contact Person: Poh Leong Kok, President Tel: 65 6863 7200 Tel: +55 24 3361 6000 Fax: +55 24 3361 6258 Fax: 65 6261 7719 Keppel Subic Shipyard, Inc www.keppelfels.com www.kfelsbrasil.com.br Subic Shipyard – Special Economic Zone Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Cabangaan Point, Cawag Contact Persons: Wong Kok Seng, Managing Director Contact Person: Kwok Kai Choong, President & CEO 2209 Subic, Zambales, Philippines Aziz Amirali Merchant, Executive Director (Engineering) Keith Teo, General Manager (Marketing) Tel: 63 47 232 2380 Keppel Singmarine Brasil Ltda Fax: 63 47 232 3350, 63 47 232 3883 to 84 Keppel Shipyard Ltd Rua Prefeito Manoel Evaldo Muller, 3388, Email: [email protected] or [email protected] (Tuas Yard – Head office) Bairro Volta Grande, Navegantes, Santa Catarina, Contact Person: Leong Kok Weng, President 51 Pioneer Sector 1 Singapore 628437 Brasil. CEP88-375-000 Tel: 65 6861 4141 Tel: 55 47 3342 6460 QATAR Fax: 65 6861 7767 Fax: 55 47 3405 0170 Nakilat-Keppel Offshore & Marine Email: [email protected] Erhama Bin Jaber Al Jalahma Shipyard (Benoi Yard) Contact Person: Tan Chong Kee, General Manager Southern Break Water, Ras Laffan Industrial City (RLIC) 15 Benoi Road Singapore 629888 PO. Box 28388, Qatar Tel: 65 6861 6622 BULGARIA Tel: 974 4419 7300 Fax: 65 6861 4393 Keppel FELS Baltech Ltd Fax: 974 4419 7301 (Gul Yard) 54 Debar Street, Varna 9000, Bulgaria Email: [email protected] 55 Gul Road Singapore 629353 Tel: 359 52 684 250 Contact Person: Abu Bakar Mohd Nor, CEO Tel: 65 6861 3007 Fax: 359 52 684 252 (Admin) Fax: 65 6862 3645/7 Email: [email protected] UNITED ARAB EMIRATES Contact Person: Lyudmil Stoev, General Manager Arab Heavy Industries www.keppelshipyard.com P O Box 529, Ajman, UAE Email: [email protected] CHINA/HONG KONG Tel: 971 6 526 3232 Contact Persons: Chor How Jat, Managing Director Fax: 971 6 526 3233 Louis Chow, Senior General Manager (Commercial) Keppel Nantong Shipyard Co. Ltd www.ahi-uae.com Mah Chan Wah, General Manager (Commercial – Shiprepair) No. 9 Yan Jiang Road, Nantong City, Jiangsu Province P.R. 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OffshoreMarine September – October 2013 43 Another Mexican order

On the back of Keppel Offshore proprietary KFELS B Class jackup for PEMEX and we are confident & Marine’s (Keppel O&M) rig for them, and we look forward that this next jackup will be just Memorandum of Understanding to delivering it in keeping with as successful. It is an important with PEMEX to develop a yard in Keppel’s hallmark of safe, on-time addition to our portfolio of Mexico (see pages 4 and 5), and within budget execution.” premium rigs as we expand our Keppel AmFELS, Keppel’s yard presence to be a leading provider along the US Gulf of Mexico has To date, Keppel AmFELS which of drilling solutions in Mexico. won another jackup rig order from is located in Brownsville, Texas, a repeat Mexican customer. has completed Tonala, an ultra “Earlier this year, Keppel AmFELS premium KFELS B Class jackup rig delivered the Papaloapan jackup Announced on 10 October 2013, for Perforadora Central in 2004, to our highest satisfaction and we the contract is with Central Panuco followed by Tuxpan, a LeTourneau are certain that this new order as S.A. De C.V., a subsidiary of S116E rig in 2010. The Papaloapan well as the Coatzacoalcos jackup Mexico’s Perforadora Central S.V. jackup, which was ordered by currently under construction will De C.V. (Perforadora Central) to Perforadora Central in March also exceed our expectations. build a KFELS B Class jackup rig. 2011, was successfully delivered Having worked with Keppel in April this year. Currently under AmFELS for more than 10 years, Scheduled for delivery in 4Q construction is the Coatzacoalcos they have demonstrated their 2015, the jackup rig is intended jackup which is on track for expertise and commitment for operations in offshore completion in 1Q 2014. to always provide the highest Mexico. Built to Keppel’s market- standards of service, quality and established KFELS B Class design, A spokesperson from Perforadora safety on every project.” the rig will be able to operate in Central said, “There is strong water depths of up to 400 feet, demand from PEMEX for high Keppel O&M is the leading rig drill to depths of 30,000 feet with quality rigs and the KFELS B Class provider to the Mexican market, accommodation for 126 persons. is a top class jackup with a proven with a total of 20 projects track record operating in Mexico. delivered or on order for Mexico With this latest contract, a total of Our current KFELS B Class jackup including this new order. Of the 13 KFELS B Class jackup rigs have in operation, the Tonala, has 20 projects, 15 are of Keppel’s been ordered for the Mexican been performing outstandingly proprietary KFELS B Class design. market since 2010.

Mr Chow Yew Yuen, Chairman of Keppel AmFELS, COO and CEO-designate of Keppel O&M, said, “This is the fifth jackup that Keppel AmFELS is building for Perforadora Central since 2002. We have steadily built up a strong partnership with them and are pleased that our valued customer is once again entrusting us with a newbuild order for the Mexican market.

“We are very honoured to Keppel AmFELS delivered its third jackup rig, Papaloapan (shown above), to Mexico’s Perforadora be building another of our Central in April this year. Its latest order is the fifth jackup for the Mexican customer Printed on recycled paper Printed on recycled

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