OFFSHOREMARINE A newsletter of Keppel Offshore & Marine
May – June 2012 MICA (P) 137/12/2011
CELEBRATING TEN YEARS OF GROWTH Double Delivery for Ukraine
Seventh Semi for Ensco CONTENTS
Keppel yards in US and Azerbaijan 3 secure projects Seventh success 4 Delivering for Ukraine 6 Strong support 8 Safe and timely progress 9 Abuzz with repairs and upgrades 10 New appointments 12 Fuelled by fundamentals 14 100-percent commitment 15 Enhancing capabilities 16 R&D partnership for Brazil 17 Vessels of precision 18 Centrespread 20 Long-standing partnerships 22 Setting standards 23 Keppel O&M celebrated its 10th anniversary in Sharing best practices 24 International ties 25 style with many of its long-time customers on 1 Specialist in LNG carrier repairs 26 May 2012 at its annual cocktail party held during Nostalgic return 27 the Offshore Technology Conference in Houston. Inspiring Keppelites 31 The special relationships which Keppel O&M has Developing a formidable workforce 32 built over the years have contributed significantly Building communities 34 towards the company’s healthy growth.
Centrespread Ten Years of Excellence 19
PRODUCTIVITY & Innovation Optimising painting operations 28
EDITORIAL BOARD
EDITORIAL ADVISOR Tong Chong Heong
EDITOR Lai Ching Chuan
ASSISTANT EDITOR Eva Ho
Sub Editor Lee Wan Jun
COMMITTEE MEMBERS Chow Yew Yuen, Michael Chia, Nelson Yeo, Wong Kok Seng, Hoe Eng Hock, Dr Foo Kok Seng, Aziz Merchant, Vett Ramos, Ching You Yi, Hoo Yao Lin, Chin Sze Kiun, Alan I. Claveria, Betty Mok, Lucienne de Jong, Li Gang Linda Mercado, Roy Tan, Wong Chai Yueh, Maria Magdalena
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2 OffshoreMarine May – June 2012 Keppel yards in the U.S. and Azerbaijan secure projects
Keppel O&M’s yards in the U.S. confidence in us and look forward Separately, Keppel O&M’s shipyard and Azerbaijan have secured to deliver another successful in Azerbaijan, Caspian Shipyard contracts for repair and upgrade project to them safely and on Company (CSC) has also secured a and newbuilding respectively. time. Having built a long term contract to build a floating dock relationship with Transocean, we for Baku Shipyard LLC (BSC). In the U.S., Keppel AmFELS LLC has are attuned to their needs and secured a contract from Transocean committed to support them in the Expected to be completed in Offshore Deepwater Drilling Inc. renewal of their fleet. 4Q 2013, the floating dock will (Transocean) to repair and upgrade be 168 metres by 50 metres the semisubmersible (semi) rig “While we have a healthy base and equipped with two sets of Sedco 707. load of newbuilds, we have 25-tonne jib cranes. It will have a the capacity and expertise to maximum docking weight of Scheduled to arrive at Keppel undertake various repair projects 9,000 tonnes with a maximum AmFELS in July 2012, Sedco 707’s which constitute an important part docking draft of 6.5 metres. major scope of work includes steel of our business. We are renewal of the hull, repair of the well-positioned to support CSC’s scope of work includes thrusters, refurbishment of the operators requiring efficient steelworks construction and living quarters as well as electrical repairs in the region.” fabrication of the hull structure and piping replacement work. while BSC will provide overall The semi is expected to leave the The Sedco 707 is a self-propelled, project management. This yard to return to work in offshore twin hulled semisubmersible drilling arrangement will expedite the Brazil in 1Q 2013. unit with 8 thrusters designed to construction of the floating dock work in water depths of up to and demonstrates the synergy of Mr Tan Geok Seng, President of 6,500 feet. She has been working Keppel O&M’s shipyards. Keppel AmFELS, shared, “We thank off the coast of Rio de Janeiro, Transocean for their trust and Brazil.
The most well equipped offshore shipyard in the Gulf of Mexico, Keppel AmFELS has a healthy base load of newbuild projects as well as the capacity and expertise to undertake a variety of repair and modification work
OffshoreMarine May – June 2012 3 Seventh success
Celebrating the naming of ENSCO 8506 are (first row, L-R) Dr Lee Boon Yang, Chairman of Keppel Corporation, Mr Peter Ong, Head of Civil Service and Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Finance; Lady Sponsor Mrs Christine Watson; Mr Pat Watson, Anadarko’s US Gulf of Mexico Drilling Manager. (Second row, L-R) Mr Chow Yew Yuen, COO of Keppel O&M; Mr Mark Burns, Executive VP, Ensco; Mr Tong Chong Heong, CEO of Keppel O&M, Mr Choo Chiau Beng, CEO of Keppel Corporation and Chairman of Keppel O&M
Keppel FELS has delivered Finance, Mr Peter Ong, as the to their customers. This has helped ENSCO 8506, the seventh Guest of Honour. enhanced Singapore’s standing as semisubmersible (semi) drilling rig an international maritime centre.” built to the ultra-deepwater ENSCO Mr Ong commented, “Keppel is 8500 Series® design to Ensco safely, today a global leader in the design Mr Daniel W. Rabun, Ensco’s on time and within budget. and construction of offshore oil Chairman, President & CEO, said, rigs because of the track record “We are very pleased to receive ENSCO 8506 has been contracted and long term partnerships it has our seventh ENSCO 8500 Series® to Anadarko Petroleum established with international rig. The earlier rigs delivered have Corporation for deployment in the drilling contractors like Ensco. proven to be a success whether US Gulf of Mexico in 4Q 2012. Backed by Singapore’s strong deployed in Asia, North America logistics and infrastructure, local or South America. This has A naming ceremony for the rig was shipyards have demonstrated their been reaffirmed by our repeat held on 16 June 2012 at Keppel strength in providing customised customers. ENSCO 8506 is the third FELS with Singapore’s Permanent solutions, value-added services as rig from the series contracted by Secretary for the Ministry of well as safe and timely deliveries Anadarko.”
4 OffshoreMarine May – June 2012 “In partnering with Keppel to As the exclusive builder of the Ensco and we are glad to be able build all seven rigs, we have been ENSCO 8500 Series®, Keppel to support the growth of their rig able to deliver to our customers FELS has consistently achieved fleet by providing value-added and high quality rigs on time and process improvements to optimise cost-effective solutions to meet within budget. Keppel has been efficiency. On both the Ensco their needs. an excellent partner in delivering 8505 and ENSCO 8506, a 19% maximum value for us on the productivity improvement was “We have established a track standardisation of the seven achieved from the first five rigs record with Ensco that has seen rigs. We are applying the same delivered. them entrust us with 19 major principles to the three high- newbuild projects worth more specification KFELS Super A Class Mr Tong Chong Heong, CEO of than US$4.8 billion. We are jackup rigs that they are currently Keppel O&M, added, “ENSCO currently constructing three building for us.” 8506 is our 16th newbuild rig for ultra-premium harsh environment jackup rigs for Ensco modeled after our proprietary KFELS Super A Class design. We are committed to delivering them to the highest satisfaction of Ensco.”
Designed to address some of the most demanding offshore drilling requirements at water depths of up to 8,500 feet, ENSCO 8506 features a two million pound quad derrick, offline pipe handling capability, 35,000 feet drilling capacity and 8,000 tonnes of variable deck load.
Apart from the three KFELS Super A Class jackup rigs, Ensco currently has a drillship, ENSCO DS-6, which is being modified at Keppel FELS. The three jackup rigs under construction, provide increased drilling efficiencies for multi-well platform programmes, ultra-deep gas drilling, and ultra-long reach wells of up to 40,000 feet drilling depth. The first jackup scheduled to be delivered, ENSCO 120, is already contracted for work in the Central North Sea.
Keppel FELS has built seven ENSCO 8500 Series® ultra-deepwater semisubmersibles for Ensco, worth about US$3.5 billion in total
OffshoreMarine May – June 2012 5 Delivering for Ukraine The 34th KFELS B Class jackup rig NEZALEZHNIST, which means independence in Ukrainian was named at Keppel FELS on 20 June 2012. The rig represents the country’s aspirations to be energy self-sufficient.
According to Ukraine’s official estimates in 2011, the country boasts proven reserves of natural gas (1,200 billion cubic meters) and oil and gas condensate (220 million tonnes). It currently produces 19 billion cubic meters of natural gas onshore and 1 billion cubic meters offshore.
The rig was named NEZALEZHNIST at Keppel FELS on 20 June 2012. Mr Evgen Bakulin, Chairman of the Board of Ukraine’s National Joint-Stock Company, Naftogaz was the Guest of Honour at the ceremony.
“Ukraine is rapidly growing and we are keen to further develop the country’s significant oil and gas reserves. We partner the world’s leading rig builder and designer, Keppel FELS, because they have an established track record of delivering high quality rigs on schedule and within budget”, Mr Bakulin said.
Keppel, Chernomonaftogaz and Naftogaz celebrating the naming of Ukraine’s second KFELS B Class jackup rig, NEZALEZHNIST, at Keppel FELS “We witnessed this first hand when Keppel delivered our first KFELS B Class jackup rig some 45 days early Keppel FELS is on track to deliver Built to Keppel’s proprietary in Ukraine in May this year (see box Ukraine’s second KFELS B Class KFELS B Class design, this second story for more details). The rig is jackup rig ahead of schedule, jackup rig will be deployed on the successfully operating in the Black within budget and with a perfect Ukrainian shelf of the Black Sea Sea and we are confident that this safety record. This follows the for its owner Chernomornaftogaz, second rig will be just as successful. redelivery of their first jackup rig a subsidiary of Naftogaz, the The KFELS B Class jackup rig is a of the same design, in Ukraine in national oil and gas company of proven design that will enable us to May this year. Ukraine. meet our goals.”
6 OffshoreMarine May – June 2012 “This latest KFELS B Class jackup Mr Tong Chong Heong, CEO of market and there are another 19 rig will add to our capabilities in Keppel O&M, added, “We are more on order. This clearly reflects exploration and production and pleased to be able to support the strength of the design which increase our energy self-sufficiency. Chernomornaftogaz in expanding is today the industry standard We partner the world’s leading rig their E&P capabilities for Ukraine. for modern jackup rigs. It is also builder and designer, Keppel FELS, With a global network of yards, currently the most versatile and because they have an established we are committed to meet the advanced rig to operate in the track record of delivering high needs of our customers wherever Black Sea region. We are privileged quality rigs on schedule and within they are. that Chernomornaftogaz has budget” chosen to work with us and we
Mr Evgen Bakulin, Chairman of Naftogaz “With this rig, there are now look forward to continuing this 34 KFELS B Class jackup rigs in the win-win partnership.”
Innovating for the Black Sea
Piter Godovanets was the first Godovanets was a unique project KFELS B Class rig to be delivered where the upper sections of the to Ukraine by Keppel FELS. Having legs had to be cut down from recently started operations 517 feet to 221 feet and the upper successfully in the Ukraine Black part of the derrick dismantled. Sea, Piter Godovanets was This was because the only route named on 26 April, 2012 with to the Black Sea was through the Mr Tong Chong Heong, CEO of Bosphorus Straits and under the Keppel O&M and Mr Wong Kok famous Bosphorus Bridge which Seng, MD of Keppel FELS there has a clearance of 210 feet from The first KFELS B Class rig for Ukraine, to witness the ceremony. the water level. In order to clear Piter Godovanets, had its legs cut off to pass under the Bosphorus Bridge before being the bridge, the rig was unloaded reassembled A modification of an existing from the dry tow vessel and had its KFELS B Class jackup rig, Piter legs lowered down into the water. The rig was then reassembled in Giresun, Turkey, with close collaboration from Keppel FELS’ colleagues at sister shipyard, Caspian Shipyard Company in Baku. Despite being the first time such an operation was done by Keppel, the project team rose to the challenge and successfully delivered the rig 45 days ahead of schedule.
The success is testament to the synergy between Keppel’s sister yards, well-planned execution Mr Tong Chong Heong, CEO of Keppel O&M speaking at the naming of the first KFELS B Class rig for Ukraine, with Mr Valery Yasiuk (left), Chairman of Chernomonaftogaz, Mr Evgen strategy and innovativeness in Bakulin (second from left), Chairman of the Board of Naftogaz, and Mr Wong Kok Seng overcoming challenges. (right), MD, Keppel FELS
OffshoreMarine May – June 2012 7 Strong support
“I do appreciate that shipbuilding is not an easy task; there are many challenges, spanning from design, construction, outfitting and trial stages. For the MEGA BAKTI project, these challenges have been met based on the combined past experiences of Keppel Singmarine as the shipbuilder and my staff as mariners in managing this project.”
Dato Sofiadin bin Jaafar Group MD, Target Group
Keppel Singmarine and Target Resources celebrate the successful completion of the dive support vessel MEGA BAKTI
Fortifying its track record for Nordin, wife of Dato Sofiadin bin project was carried out by the customised ship solutions, Jaafar, Group MD of Target Group. yard’s in-house Engineering Keppel Singmarine delivered Target Resources is a business unit Department. the diving support vessel MEGA within Target Group. BAKTI safely, on time and within Spanning 80 metres, MEGA budget to its Malaysian customer Emphasising safety in all aspects BAKTI has a range of capabilities Target Resources Sdn Bhd (Target of their operations, Keppel which includes submarine rescue Resources). Singmarine and Target Resouces operations, search and rescue have clocked a perfect safety operations, and disaster and Mr Hoe Eng Hock, ED of Keppel record of more than 850,000 safe humanitarian relief operations. Singmarine, shared, “The safe man-hours on the MEGA BAKTI This vessel is slated to operate in and steady progress of the MEGA project. In appreciation of Keppel Malaysia. BAKTI project is the result of Singmarine’s commitment and excellent teamwork and strong efforts towards safety, Target Mr Hoe said, “At Keppel alignment of goals and priorities Resources presented the yard with Singmarine, we pride ourselves on between Keppel Singmarine and a safety performance bonus of providing customised, Target Resources. We look forward MYR15,000. value-added solutions that enable to more win-win partnerships with our customers to meet their Target Resources.” The concept design for MEGA operating needs in any part of BAKTI was developed by Keppel the world. We are committed The vessel was named at Keppel Singmarine’s design arm, Marine to continue to enhance our Singmarine on 15 June 2012 by the Technology Development, while capabilities, and so deliver more Lady Sponsor Datin Noraidah BT detailed engineering for this quality solutions.”
8 OffshoreMarine May – June 2012 Safe and timely progress
In keeping with its reputation same day, the yard laid the keel for Letter of Intent to build a fourth of execution excellence, ENSCO 120, the first of the three accommodation semi based on Keppel O&M’s yards worldwide KFELS Super A Class jackups. The a DSS™ 20NS design, which is celebrated the safe and timely jackups are on track for delivery jointly developed by GustoMSC progress of their newbuild projects in the second quarter of 2013 and and Keppel FELS’ Deepwater with significant milestones. 2014 respectively. Technology Group.
Keppel FELS is undertaking three Meanwhile, the keel-laying More recently, Standard Drilling MSC CJ-70 jackup projects for its milestone was marked for and Keppel FELS celebrated the long-time customer Maersk Drilling Hakuryu 11, the first newbuild launching of Standard Alliance, (Maersk). The yard celebrated the KFELS Super B Class jackup for from Keppel Singmarine’s keel-laying for Maersk Intrepid, the Japan Drilling Company (JDC), and slipway on 9 June 2012. The first of the three jackups, on Qatar 2022, the first of two KFELS superstructures of this KFELS B 15 May 2012, and the strike steel B Class Big Foot jackups for Class jackup are being installed for Maersk Interceptor, the second Gulf Drilling International (GDI), on at Keppel FELS Pioneer Yard 2. of the three jackups, on 2 May 17 May. Both rigs are scheduled for The jackup is currently in its 2012. The rigs are expected to be completion in 2013. commissioning phase and delivered in the first quarter and will be delivered in the first third quarter of 2014 respectively. Over at Keppel Nantong, Floatel quarter of 2013. International (Floatel) and Keppel Ensco is also collaborating with FELS celebrated the keel-laying Keppel Singmarine also celebrated Keppel FELS on three jackup of Floatel Victory on 7 June 2012. the launching of H355, a 50-tonne projects. Construction works for This is the third accommodation tugboat, on 21 May 2012. its third ultra-harsh environment semisubmersible (semi) that Keppel Developed by Keppel O&M’s KFELS Super A Class rig, ENSCO FELS is building for Floatel; Floatel Marine Technology Development, 122, has started; the strike steel Superior and Floatel Reliance were H355 is the first tugboat built ceremony for this jackup project delivered in 2010. Earlier this year, by Keppel Singmarine for its took place on 16 May 2012. On the Keppel FELS and Floatel inked a Indonesia customer PT Humpuss.
Floatel and Keppel FELS celebrated the keel-laying of Floatel Victory on 7 June 2012 at Keppel Nantong
OffshoreMarine May – June 2012 9 Abuzz with repairs and upgrades
Ensco DS-6 is undergoing modification and upgrades to meet BP’s latest enhanced Hakuryu 10 was delivered three days voluntary drilling standards ahead of schedule
In addition to the record orders not just for newbuilds but also workshop on 31 March 2012. for newbuild rigs at Keppel FELS, because of our reliability and The project teams of BP, Ensco the yard has recently secured a versatility in undertaking repair and Keppel FELS gathered to variety of repair and modification and modification work.” share on the safety aspects of the projects including Ensco’s DS-6 project and align to the goals of drillship, Japan Drilling Company’s Chartered to BP, the Ensco “No Accidents, No Harm to (JDC) Hakuryu 10, Alaska Industrial DS-6 drillship which arrived People and No Damage to Development and Export from a shipyard in Korea is the Environment”. Authority’s (AIDEA) Endeavor – undergoing modification and Spirit of Independence, Seadrill’s upgrades to meet BP’s latest Separately, JDC received its jackup West Callisto and PetroVietnam enhanced voluntary drilling rig, Hakuryu 10, three days ahead Drilling’s PVD I. standards. Part of the work of schedule on 20 June 2012. scope includes upgrades to Mr Wong Kok Seng, MD of the blow-out preventer and JDC’s Director, Managing Keppel FELS, said, “Repair and controls, modifications to the Executive Officer, GM (Project modification projects are an accommodation, and installation Engineering), Mr Hiromitsu essential part of our business. They of a 30 tonne winch. The drillship Yamamoto, said, “We are pleased are usually short-term works which is scheduled to commence its to receive Hakuryu 10 early as it is complement our longer-term five-year contract with BP deemed important to us. I would newbuild projects. Our yards are in the fourth quarter of 2012. like to thank the project teams for configured to be flexible in taking their excellent work. on repair work which sometimes Work on the project has received Keppel FELS has always been includes emergency repairs. Our strong emphasis on safety with a reliable partner for us in long-term customers come to us BP hosting a full day safety delivering to our satisfaction and
10 OffshoreMarine May – June 2012 we look forward to continuing Another repeat customer, In April 2012, Seadrill’s KFELS B this win-win partnership.” PetroVietnam Drilling, has sent Class jackup rig, West Callisto, its first jackup, PVD I, for spudcan stopped by Keppel FELS for Arriving on 19 May 2012, repair and Special Periodic Survey modification works on its way Hakuryu 10 was docked on (SPS) on its legs. The Keppel-built to Myanmar, where it will be Keppel FELS’ Can-Do Barge rig completed its short term drilling for TOTAL. for upgrade and modification repair at the end of June 2012 and works. Built in 2008 to the Baker headed back to offshore Vietnam. Marine Class (BMC) 375 design, the rig underwent blasting and painting of the hull, cleaning and inspection of spudcans and legs, fabrication and installation of diverter line supports and Dutch expertise for Norwegian client derrick cladding. Keppel Verolme in the Mohd Sahlan Bin Salleh, GM Netherlands has delivered COSL (Operations) Keppel FELS, added, Rigmar, an accommodation “We have established a good jackup, to COSL Drilling Europe understanding with JDC having AS, a subsidiary of China worked on several projects Oilfield Services Limited, on before and our good teamwork 20 June 2012. Deployed to the enabled us to complete this Ekofisk field in the Norwegian rig early thanks to the good continental shelf, the rig was planning right from the start. completed five days ahead of Before the rig arrived in May, schedule and without any lost we did a survey for Hakuryu 10 time incidents, earning the in March 2012 when the rig was project team an early delivery in Spain which helped to clearly bonus. define the work scope. Working closely with JDC, we were able to The rig arrived on 12 May 2012 prepare for the rig’s arrival and and immediately underwent execute according to plan.” its five-yearly survey and life extension programme. Work The jackup, Endeavor – Spirit on the rig included inspections, of Independence, which was repairs and renewal of all previously named Adriatic XI, is anodes on the legs including being modified and will undergo spudcans and steel repairs to winterisation upgrades to drill the hull. A tooth rack repair at Keppel Verolme received an early delivery for oil and gas in Cook Inlet and a height of 85 meters was also bonus for delivering COSL Rigmar five days ahead of schedule possibly other Alaskan offshore conducted. areas for the AIDEA. The rig is also undergoing a steel renewal A full commissioning programme and painting programme as well was completed prior to the rig’s as refurbishment of its departure. living quarters.
OffshoreMarine May – June 2012 11 New appointments Governance and leadership continue to be strengthened across Keppel O&M.
(Offshore) of Keppel O&M and Deputy Chairman of KIE. From 2002 to 2009, he was ED of Keppel FELS with responsibility for the overall management of the company.
Mr Chia has more than 25 years of management experience in corporate development, engineering, operations and commercial. He was the President of the Association of Singapore Marine Industries from 2005 to 2009, and is currently the Chairman of the Singapore Maritime Foundation.
Helming Operations in the Americas BG (NS) Tay Lim Heng Mr Michael Chia Mr Tan Geok Seng has been appointed as President of Keppel Offshore & Marine USA On Board Centre of Maritime Studies (NUS), (Keppel O&M USA) and Mr Tommy BG (NS) Tay Lim Heng, CEO of Tropical Marine Science Institute Sam has been seconded and Keppel Integrated Engineering (NUS), a Member of Class NK appointed as VP of Keppel O&M (KIE), became a member of the Singapore Committee and a Vice USA with effect from 1 May 2012. boards of Keppel Shipyard and President of the International Keppel Singmarine with effect Association of Ports and Harbours. Mr Tan focuses on North and from 18 April 2012. Central Americas and continues Leading the Technology to serve as President and CEO of BG (NS) Tay is also Head, Sustainable Division Keppel AmFELS. Mr Tan reports to Development, of Keppel Group. Mr Michael Chia has been appointed Mr Chow Yew Yuen, COO of Prior to joining the Group, BG as MD (Technology) of Keppel O&M Keppel O&M and Chairman of (NS) Tay served in the Singapore with effect from 1 June 2012. He Keppel O&M USA. Administrative Service as Deputy reports to Mr Chow Yew Yuen, Secretary (Development) in the COO of Keppel O&M. Mr Chia is Mr Tan joined Keppel FELS in Ministry of National Development. also the Director (Group Strategy 1981. He was seconded from & Development) of Keppel Keppel FELS to Keppel AmFELS Before that, he was the Chief Corporation, reporting to as the Executive VP in 1997, after Executive of the Maritime and Port Mr Choo Chiau Beng, CEO of serving in departments such as Authority of Singapore, where he Keppel Corporation. Engineering, Commercial, Project was also a Board Member of the Management and Operations. Singapore Maritime Foundation, Prior to this, Mr Chia was MD He returned to Keppel FELS in
12 OffshoreMarine May – June 2012 Mr Sam joined Keppel FELS as an Accountant in 1994. He was seconded to Keppel FELS Brasil as CFO in 2003 and appointed as VP of Keppel FELS Brasil in 2009. He holds a Bachelor in Economics from Monash University in Australia.
Heading Operations Over at Keppel FELS, Mr Wong Fook Seng has been appointed ED (Operations). This new appointment took effect from 1 June 2012. Responsible for operations in the yard, Mr Wong Mr Tan Geok Seng Mr Tommy Sam also oversees the Planning and Control, Quality System and Process Excellence departments.
Mr Wong started his career in the marine industry more than four decades ago and has been with Keppel FELS for 33 years. In the course of his work, he has set up and headed Keppel FELS’ subsidiaries, including overseas companies, and served on their boards. He had also undertaken diverse overseas assignments in countries where Keppel operates, including Vietnam, Brazil and Kazakhstan.
Mr Wong Fook Seng Mr Mohd Sahlan Bin Salleh Meanwhile, Mr Mohd Sahlan Bin Salleh has been appointed 2001, and was seconded to operations in the Americas. He will GM (Operations) of Keppel Keppel AmFELS a second time in concurrently hold his appointment FELS. He was previously AGM 2002. He was appointed CEO of as VP of Keppel FELS Brasil and (Operations). He was a recipient Keppel AmFELS in 2007. manage relations with Keppel FELS of the Outstanding Keppelite Brasil’s customers based in the US. Awards 2012. Mr Sam will oversee the finance Mr Sam will report directly to functions for Keppel O&M’s Mr Chow.
OffshoreMarine May – June 2012 13 Fuelled by fundamentals In an interview with Reuters, Mr Choo Chiau Beng, CEO of Keppel Corporation and Chairman of Keppel O&M, shared his perspectives on the offshore and marine industry.
The performance of Keppel O&M design and construction of five has remained strong this year. In DSS™ 38E drilling semisubmersible 1Q 2012, the group reported that rigs. This is on top of the firm order its net order book stood at in December 2011 for a rig of the $8.4 billion, with deliveries same model. extending into 2015. On the shipping and marine On the outlook of the industry, industry, Mr Choo said, “Tighter Mr Choo shared, “The global marine fuel emission fundamentals of the energy standards will force some ship industry continue to be strong, owners to convert their vessels to primarily because energy demand run on less polluting natural gas.” has been growing. A shift from low-sulphur diesel “Many people are moving from – which is more expensive than poverty to the middle class in gas – is expected to spur retrofit China, India, Brazil and many for vessels worldwide, which will other countries. As people move create a new market for shipyards. into the middle class, they consume more energy.” Mr Choo elaborated, “Right now, everybody is looking at gas for Responding to expanding global bunkering ships. It is already energy demand as well as high happening in Norway. Japan is oil prices, major oil and gas looking at it and we are too. It CEO of Keppel Corporation and Chairman companies have reported that they does make sense because of the of Keppel O&M Mr Choo Chiau Beng, shares insights on the offshore and marine industry would accelerate spendings on sulphur restrictions in many of with Reuters exploration and production (E&P). these areas.”
Brazilian state oil company He also explained that oil refineries Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. (Petrobras), around the world today are not for instance, has a US$236.5 billion capable of producing enough investment programme for 2012 low-sulphur diesel to meet the to 2016; 60% of this sum will go demand from ships. to E&P activities.
Sete Brasil Participações S.A. (Sete Brasil), an associate of Petrobras which specialises in chartering drilling rigs for pre-salt exploration, has inked a Letter of Intent with Keppel O&M for the
14 OffshoreMarine May – June 2012 100-percent commitment
Anchieta, previously named FPSO Espadarte, for SBM Offshore. The FPSO was previously converted at the yard in 2000.
With safety as the top priority, more than five million safe man-hours were clocked on the project since it arrived at Keppel Shipyard in August 2011.
The FPSO has been chartered by Petrobras to support its production activities in Baleia Azul Field, in Espirito Santo Basin, offshore Brazil.
Converted to a Floating Storage Unit (FSU) from a liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier, FSU Anthony Maria, Senior Project Tenaga Empat has been delivered by Keppel Shipyard to MISC Berhad Manager of Keppel Shipyard, said, “The project was challenging as it Keppel Shipyard handles eight to such, effective decisions were had a tight turnaround schedule. 12 Floating Production Storage made on all work activities, from Strong teamwork and open and Offloading (FPSO), Floating engineering to construction. The communication between us and Production and Storage (FSO) success of the project was also due SBM Offshore facilitated good and and Floating Storage and Re- to the strong support that we had timely decisions throughout the gasification Unit (FSRU) conversion received from our stakeholders, duration of the project. The project’s and upgrading projects at any one including our subcontractors.” success was also due to Keppel time. Committed to safe, prompt and SBM Offshore’s effective and quality deliveries, it continues BrasFELS’ work scope on the vessel work methodologies, which have to be the industry’s preferred includes the fabrication and been refined through multiple partner for such projects. installation of six process modules collaborations with each other.” as well as the installation and FPSO Cidade de Paraty integration of another six FSU Tenaga Empat Keppel Shipyard completed its process modules supplied by On 24 May 2012, Keppel Shipyard 100th FPSO/FSO/FSRU project SBM Offshore. delivered FSU Tenaga Empat to recently. FPSO Cidade de Paraty MISC Berhad. The vessel was had undergone a successful marine FPSO Cidade de Paraty has a converted to a Floating Storage conversion at Keppel Shipyard and production capacity of 120,000 Unit (FSU) from a liquefied natural was transported to BrasFELS in barrels of oil per day and is capable gas (LNG) carrier. A good safety Brazil in June 2012. of compressing five million cubic record of more than 1.5 million metres of gas per day. safe man-hours has been achieved Vincent Koh, Senior Project on the project. Manager of Keppel Shipyard, said, FPSO Cidade de Anchieta “The SBM Offshore and Keppel Keppel Shipyard has also completed Owned by MISC Berhad, the FSU will Shipyard project teams share good the fast-track modification and operate in the newly-developed rapport and understanding. As upgrading of FPSO Cidade de LNG Terminal in Melaka, Malaysia.
OffshoreMarine May – June 2012 15 Enhancing capabilities
To ensure efficient operations, Keppel O&M continually upgrades the facilities and capabilities of its global yards.
BOOSTING DRYDOCK CAPACITY In Singapore, Keppel Shipyard expanded its capabilities with Floating Dock 3, which has a lifting capacity of 12,000 tonnes. The 170 metres (m) by 26m drydock was constructed by Keppel Nantong in about 14 months.
The drydock received its first vessel Keppel Shipyard’s new Floating Dock 3 measures 170 m by 26 m and has a lifting capacity of 12,000 tonnes on 28 May 2012. The dock’s maiden unit, Seacor Valor, is a supply vessel owned and managed by Seacor setting up of Baku Shipyard. Yard The shipyard will be capable of Marine Asia Pte Ltd. The vessel will developments are progressing building four tankers of 15,000dwt undergo mechanical, electrical, steadily and operations are or four 100m long offshore pipe renewal and underwater expected to start in the third support vessels at the same time, works at Keppel Shipyard. quarter of 2013. as well as repairing 80-100 ships annually. Suitable for taking in vessels of The yard is jointly developed by up to 160m by 23m in size, Keppel O&M, State Oil Company Strategically located along the Floating Dock 3 enhances of Azerbaijan Republic (SOCAR) East-West energy corridor of the Keppel Shipyard’s capacity for and Azerbaijan Investment Caspian Sea region, Baku Shipyard repair projects. Company (AIC). Baku Shipyard will will provide critical support to be equipped to undertake ship the local oil industry. It will help With more than 100 years of repair and conversion as well as unlock Azerbaijan’s vast offshore experience in ship repair, construction of a variety of vessels, hydrocarbon potential and support Keppel Shipyard is trusted by new including offshore support vessels the renewal of SOCAR’s fleet. and repeat customers for a broad and tankers. range of repair projects. About With experience in operating 80% of the company’s repair work When completed, Baku Shipyard, 20 yards worldwide, Keppel O&M is for regular customers. which spans 52 hectares, will help set up the systems will comprise a large dock, and procedures necessary to ADVANCING IN AZERBAIJAN comprehensive panel line systems successfully operate Baku Shipyard Over in Azerbaijan, Keppel O&M for steel block fabrication and as well as recruit and deepened its presence in the a ship transfer system amongst train employees. Caspian Sea region with the other infrastructure.
Operations at Baku Shipyard are expected to begin in the third quarter of 2013
16 OffshoreMarine May – June 2012 R&D partnership for Brazil
(From left) Mr Aziz Merchant, ED of KOMtech (Deepwater), Keppel FELS (Engineering) and Keppel’s Deepwater Technology Group, Professor Chan Eng Soon, Dean of Engineering of NUS, Mr Scott Cummins, Chairman, Board of Managers of FloaTEC, LLC, and Mr Wong Ngiam Jih, CFO of Keppel O&M, signed the MOU on 9 May 2012
Keppel Offshore & Marine (Keppel Dean of Engineering of NUS; and helps to ensure that we continue O&M), Keppel Offshore & Marine Mr Scott Cummins, Chairman, to offer value propositions to our Technology Centre (KOMtech), Board of Managers of FloaTEC, customers that are second National University of Singapore LLC; signed the MOU on 9 May to none.” (NUS) and FloaTEC have signed a 2012. Also present at the signing Memorandum of Understanding ceremony were representatives Mr Eric H Namtvedt, President (MOU) to form a consortium from Singapore Maritime Institute. of FloaTEC, LLC, explained that that is committed to meet the unique skill sets of the MOU the challenges of deepwater The consortium will support both partners as well as their different developments in Brazil. undergraduate and postgraduate positions in the R&D value chain engineering programmes at enable the consortium to develop This consortium will explore Brazilian universities. It will also solutions for all phases of offshore collaborations with Brazilian identify potential applications of deepwater field development universities, research institutions emerging technologies through for Brazil. as well as offshore and marine the research projects of Brazilian industry partners to develop universities. On the training front, Professor Chan Eng Soon added, technologies and training the parties will work together to “The formation of the consortium opportunities. provide industrial attachments as is timely. Bringing together well as seminars or workshops to industry and tertiary institutions Mr Wong Ngiam Jih, CFO of Brazilian students. elevates to new heights the value Keppel O&M; Mr Aziz Merchant, proposition of our engagement. ED of KOMtech (Deepwater), Mr Merchant shared, “Keppel I believe our colleagues at Keppel FELS (Engineering) and strives to improve its research the Brazilian universities are Keppel’s Deepwater Technology and development efforts as well just as excited about possible Group; Professor Chan Eng Soon, as innovations. This agreement collaborations.”
OffshoreMarine May – June 2012 17 Vessels of precision Keppel Singmarine continues to build on its strong track record for delivering large and sophisticated projects such as ice-breakers for the Arctic region and Caspian Sea as well as purpose-built platform supply and rock dumping vessels. Mr Hoe Eng Hock, ED of Keppel Singmarine, shared with Channel NewsAsia’s Money Mind the market outlook for offshore support vessels and specialised ships.
Mr Hoe Eng Hock, ED of Keppel Singmarine Built by Keppel Singmarine for Royal Boskalis, the rock dumping vessel ROCKPIPER is capable of depositing rocks accurately at water depths of more than 1,000m
What is a rock dumping vessel? constructing the vessel, we also In addition, the stricter operating Rock dumping vessels are special undertook detailed engineering environments and regulatory vessels capable of depositing and systems integration work. frameworks further propel large amounts of rocks in deep demand for offshore support waters with great precision to What drives demand for vessels designed for enhanced protect and stabilise cables as specialised ships and offshore operational efficiency and safety. well as oil and gas pipelines on support vessels? the seabed. Present demand for specialised What is the outlook for ships and offshore support vessels Keppel Singmarine? Our recently delivered rock is driven by the need to provide Our capabilities and experience dumping vessel, named support to the growing number in design, engineering and ROCKPIPER, has a carrying of oil rigs in operation as well as construction differentiate us from capacity for 24,000 tonnes of replace aging offshore support our competitors. rock and is equipped to carry out vessels globally. precise rock depositing works at We will continue to enhance our water depths of more than 1,000 Increased work in deep waters competencies so that we can metres (m). and harsh environments continue continue to meet the offshore to raise demand for specialised, industry’s demand for innovative This project demonstrates the technically-sophisticated offshore and cost-effective solutions. competencies and capabilities construction vessels that offer of Keppel Singmarine. Besides large accommodation facilities.
18 OffshoreMarine May – June 2012 Toasting to strong partnerships at Keppel O&M’s 10th Anniversary Party in Houston were the Board of Directors and senior management of Keppel Corporation and Keppel O&M
“Since our integration ten years ago, Keppel O&M has been focused on harnessing the synergies and collective strength of our yards to maximise value. We are committed to sustain this into the future. “To our customers and business partners, I like to express my heartfelt appreciation for your invaluable trust in us over the years. We will continue to work hard to ensure that we deliver on our promises to complete our projects safely, on time, and within budget.” Mr Choo Chiau Beng, CEO of Keppel Corporation & Chairman of Keppel O&M
OffshoreMarine May – June 2012 19 CENTRESPREAD
Ten years of excellence
Keppel O&M celebrated its 10th anniversary at its annual cocktail party in Houston. 1,000 customers, business associates, partners and friends had gathered to congratulate the directors and senior management of Keppel Corporation and Keppel O&M on 1 May 2012.
Details of the party as well as Keppel O&M’s growth story were shared in the last issue of OffshoreMarine. In this issue, we share more photographs of the event as well as well-wishes from long-time customers and business partners.
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1. (3rd from left to right) Mr Tan Geok Seng, President of Keppel O&M USA and President and CEO of Keppel AmFELS, Mr Tong Chong Heong, CEO of Keppel O&M, Mr Patricio Alvarez Morphy, President of Perforadora Central S.A. De C.V., Mr Foster Manning, Director of Definitive M & I, Mr Choo Chiau Beng, CEO of Keppel Corporation and Chairman of Keppel O&M, Mr Chow Yew Yuen, COO of Keppel O&M 2. Ms Wang Look Fung (left), Director (Group Corporate Affairs) of Keppel Corporation and Mr Steven Roll, VP and GM of Atlantic at McDermott International Inc. 3. Mr Wong Kok Seng (second from left), MD of Keppel FELS, with Mr Pharr Smith (right), Senior Vice President, Operations Support at Rowan Companies 4. Mr Lee Kian Soo (left), Executive Chairman of Ezra, and Mr Nelson Yeo, MD (Marine) of Keppel O&M and MD of Keppel Shipyard 5. Mr Michael Chia, MD, Technology Division, Keppel O&M, and Mr William Robinson, Senior Vice President of Sales, Marketing & Strategic Planning, McDermott 6. Mr Tong Chong Heong (centre) with Mr John Banks, COO of Stena Drilling (right) 7. (Left to right) Mr Tan Geok Seng, President of Keppel O&M USA and President and CEO of Keppel AmFELS, Mr Michael Holcomb, President/Director of Keppel Marine Agencies and Mr Bob McKechnie, Director at Transocean 8. Mr John Irwin (left), former CEO of Atwood Oceanics and Mr Wong Kok Seng, MD of Keppel FELS
20 OffshoreMarine May – June 2012 CENTRESPREAD
Well wishes
“I am very happy to be a “I wish to thank small part of the history Keppel for another of Keppel. We had our great party at first partnership in 1990 OTC. I’ve had the where we built a very opportunity to attend important project for for a number of Petrobras, and in the years and this one course of that we helped is especially special. bridge Singapore and All the best wishes Brazil. I wish all the to Keppel O&M and best to Keppel O&M for I look forward to many, many years to continue the great come.” relationship that we Mr Fernando Barbosa, have.” Director, Odebrecht (left) Mr Todd Grove, Chief Technology Officer, ABS (right) “I wish all the best to Keppel O&M for their “Congratulations 10th year anniversary. to Keppel. For The party tonight is years, both Smit wonderful. SBM has had and Boskalis have a long and successful had a very good relationship with Keppel relationships with and we look forward to Keppel. We continue that.” see a lot of Mr Tony Quinn, opportunities to Operations Director, work together SBM Offshore (left) further.” Mr Frank Verhoeven, “I would like to Chairman, Smit (extreme left) congratulate Keppel O&M for their 10th “It is a very anniversary. As our good party partnership in building here with a lot the Seafox 5 is coming of people from to a close, I would like to the industry say construction is going and we are very very well and the teams happy to see are working very well old friends and together. Hopefully, we meet new ones. can build more for the We have a very future.” close relationship with Keppel and look forward to Mr Keesjan Cordia, strengthening our working relationship with them in MD, Seafox Contractors, BV (left) the future.” Mr Peter Noble, Chief Naval Architect, ConocoPhillips (extreme left)
OffshoreMarine May – June 2012 21 Long-standing partnerships Keppel Offshore & Marine celebrates 10 years of growth and excellence this year. A big part of its success is due to the strong partnerships and friendships built up with customers, associates, suppliers, government officials and community leaders. In this feature, we showcase some of Keppel’s special relationships.
In 2000, Keppel had built the ENSCO 101 on speculation and approached Ensco to buy the rig. That was the start of Ensco’s jackup newbuilding programme and included several joint ventures with Keppel. Such close partnerships resulted in both companies finding numerous ways
Mr Solomon P. Ortiz with Mr Choo Mr Dan Rabun (left) with Mr Tong to help each other grow. Chiau Beng, Chairman of Keppel O&M Chong Heong
Mr Dan Rabun, Chairman, The Solomon Ortiz dock Keppel AmFELS and Keppel O&M President & CEO of Ensco, said, Former U.S. Congressman USA said, “It is with much “Our relationship has been a true Mr Solomon P. Ortiz was support from the former partnership with mutual benefit. instrumental in helping to spark Congressman and the local Keppel FELS has provided ENSCO Keppel AmFELS’ growth back in leaders that we have been with fleet enhancements at an the 90’s. In 1996, he facilitated able to successfully develop attractive cost and consequently Keppel AmFELS’ acquisition of a Keppel AmFELS and create many we provided them work when 30,000-tonne floating dock, which good jobs for the community for few had money to spend in the previously belonged to the US a long time to come.” shipyard.” Navy, from the Port of Brownsville. On his visit to the yard in 2009, At the naming of the ENSCO 8505, The dock was named “Solomon Mr Ortiz also shared, “I’ve had Mr Tong Chong Heong said to Ortiz” and is currently the only a very good relationship with Dan Rabun, “Thank you for your one in the Gulf of Mexico capable Keppel AmFELS for many years friendship and confidence in us. of docking large semisubmersible and besides providing good jobs Under your leadership, Ensco and rigs. to several thousand people, they its partnership with Keppel have are an outstanding example of grown from strength to strength. Over the years, the yard steadily how a good company can also be You can count on our global nurtured a dynamic workforce, a good corporate citizen.” network of yards to support Ensco, honed its capabilities and wherever and whenever you need built up top-class facilities and Mutual growth us. We have developed a mutual equipment to become the most Ensco’s and Keppel’s more than understanding and similar set of comprehensive shipyard in the two decades of partnership has core values that has propelled us in Gulf of Mexico (GOM). helped them grow to become all our deliveries.” leaders in their respective Mr Tan Geok Seng, President of industries.
22 OffshoreMarine May – June 2012 Setting standards
Model test
KOMtech, Keppel’s Deepwater Technology Group and FloaTEC have successfully conducted the Extendable Draft Semisubmersible (EDS) and Deep Draft Semisubmersible (DDS) model tests. This is in collaboration with Petrobras and its research and development unit Centro de Pesquisas Leopoldo Américo Miguez de (from left) Co-authors Shazzad Hossain from University of Western Australia, Patrick Wong from ExxonMobil, Okky Purwana from KOMtech, Jack Templeton from Sage USA are proud Mello (CENPES) in May 2012. that their paper has been conferred the Best Civil Engineering Paper Award by the American Society of Civil Engineers Classification societies, ABS and DNV, have also acknowledged the feasibility and reliability of Keppel Offshore & Marine Shazzad Hossain and Professor the two concepts. Technology Centre (KOMtech), Mark Cassidy from University of ExxonMobil, Sage USA, GustoMSC, Western Australia, received the EDS and DDS are both Oxford University and University award at Reliant Centre, the venue cost-effective, ultra-deepwater, of Western Australia, have jointly of OTC, on 30 April 2012. dry tree drilling and production produced a paper on the new system. These two designs can international standards for the Titled Foundation Modeling operate in water depth of site-specific assessment of mobile and Assessment in the New ISO 2,200 metres in the Santos Basin, jackup rigs, ISO 19905-1. Standard 19905-1, the paper offshore Southern Brazil. addressed the most recent Their paper was awarded the Best International Organisation for Civil Engineering Paper Award Standardisation (ISO) guidelines by the American Society of Civil for site-specific (geotechnical) Engineers (ASCE) at Offshore assessments of mobile offshore Technology Conference (OTC), an jackup rigs. annual event held in Houston, the United States. Okky Purwana shared, “For the past 15 years, there have Okky Purwana, Assistant Manager been tremendous efforts by the at KOMtech, and his co-authors, industry to pull together the latest Patrick Wong, Geotechnical technologies and incorporate them Advisor at ExxonMobil, Jack into widely acceptable standard Templeton, President of Sage assessments for mobile offshore
USA, Hugo Hofstede, Consultant jackup rigs. Our team is honoured KOMtech, Keppel’s Deepwater Technology at GustoMSC Engineers, Professor to have our contributions Group and FloaTEC have successfully conducted the Extendable Draft Chris Martin from Oxford recognised with this award.” Semisubmersible (EDS) and Deep Draft University, Assistant Professor Semisubmersible (DDS) model tests
OffshoreMarine May – June 2012 23 Sharing safety best practices
align our safety culture across Keppel O&M.”
Mr Tan Geok Seng, President and Chief Executive Officer of Keppel AmFELS, said, “Though certain practices in Keppel AmFELS may differ from the Singapore yards, our safety core values are the same. Just like the others in the Keppel O&M family, we put safety above and beyond all other work priorities in our daily work.”
Keppel also embraces opportunities to exchange ideas with the industry on safety. Mr Yong shared on Keppel O&M’s experience in building a strong safety culture at the International Conference in Workplace Safety and Health for the Construction Industry jointly organised by the BCA Academy and Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (Singapore) on Mr Yong Chee Min, GM (HSE) of Keppel O&M, conducted a safety workshop at 4 June 2012. Keppel AmFELS to align safety standards across Keppel O&M’s yards
Mr Yong said, “Keppel O&M currently has a global workforce Keppel O&M promotes active They shared on several safety of about 70,000, including sharing of safety ideas and best initiatives and programmes such subcontractors. At Keppel, safety practices amongst its business as High Impact Risk Activities, is everyone’s business. Keppel units and departments, so that as Cross Pollination programme, O&M will continue to enhance our a group, the company can further Plus 5 for Safety programme and partnerships with all stakeholders raise its safety standard. the e-Safety Portal. These have to implement an effective safety been successfully implemented in management system to ensure that Mr Yong Chee Min, GM of Health Singapore as well as in other parts everyone at our workplace goes Safety and Environment (HSE) of of the world. home safely every day.” Keppel O&M, and Marianne Goh, Senior HSE Executive of Keppel Mr Yong shared, “We hope to see FELS, recently conducted a series more overseas yards adopt these of safety workshops at Keppel practices, adapting them to their AmFELS in the United States, as local environment and culture. well as BrasFELS yard and Keppel The process of sharing results Singmarine Brasil in Brazil from helps us to better understand the 2 to 9 May 2012. challenges faced by each yard and
24 OffshoreMarine May – June 2012 International ties
With world-class shipyards around shipbuilding facilities to Qatar. tension leg wellhead platform, the world, Keppel O&M often The shipyard is crucial to the the Noble Roger Eason drillship, receives delegations who are keen development of a strong and Floating Production Storage and to learn about the success of the sustainable maritime industry in Offloading (FPSO) vessels Group. Yards in Qatar, Brazil and Qatar.” FPSO Cidade de Sao Paulo and Singapore hosted a number of such FPSO Cidade de Paraty as well as visits over the last few months. Brazil beckons the semisubmersible rig Over in Brazil, Singapore’s Minister Ocean Star. Qatar ties for Trade and Industry, Mr Lim In Qatar, H.E. Dr Mohamed bin Hng Kiang, who was there to As the delegation learnt more Saleh al-Sada, Minister of Energy promote trade relations, visited about the yard’s past and and Industry and Chairman and Keppel FELS Brasil’s BrasFELS yard present projects, Minister Lim MD of Qatar Petroleum, visited in Angra dos Reis, on 10 May 2012. commented that the yard has a Erhama Bin Jaber Al Jalahma In operation since 2000, BrasFELS “very impressive spectrum of deep Shipyard, which is located in Ras has been a significant contributor competencies.” Laffan Industrial City, in April 2012. to Brazil’s oil and gas production as well as Singapore’s economic US visits Nakilat’s ship repair and collaboration with Brazil. Back in Singapore, Keppel O&M shipbuilding joint venture also hosted the United States companies, Nakilat-Keppel Minister Lim was hosted by Under Secretary of Commerce for Offshore & Marine (N-KOM) and Mr Choo Chiau Beng, CEO of International Trade Mr Francisco Damen Shipyards Qatar, form part Keppel Corporation, Chairman of Sanchez and his delegation on of Erhama Bin Jaber Al Jalahma Keppel O&M and Singapore’s 17 May 2012. The group was in Shipyard. Non-Resident Ambassador to Brazil. town for the Trade Winds Asia event. Having toured the facilities, H.E. The delegation was led on a tour Mohamed bin Saleh al-Sada, of the yard by Mr Kwok Kai Choong, The delegation was welcomed by shared, “Erhama Bin Jaber Al President & CEO of Keppel FELS Mr Choo and Mr Chow Yew Yuen, Jalahma Shipyard has brought Brasil. The yard is currently working COO of Keppel O&M, as well as world-class ship repair and on key projects such as the P-61 other senior management representatives. The visit, which included a tour of Keppel FELS and Keppel Shipyard, gave the delegation a deeper understanding of Keppel O&M and its business in the US, which is represented by Keppel AmFELS.
Ambassadorial visit The Ambassador of the Republic of Angola to Singapore, His Excellency Dr Fidelino Loy de Jesus Figueiredo visited Keppel O&M Singapore’s Minister for Trade and Industry, Mr Lim Hng Kiang (ninth from left), and his on 6 June 2012, to better delegation visited BrasFELS where he was hosted by Mr Choo Chiau Beng (fifth from left), CEO of Keppel Corporation and Chairman of Keppel O&M, who is also Singapore Non-Resident Ambassador to Brazil, and Mr Kwok Kai Choong (seventh from left), President & CEO of Keppel FELS Brasil Continues on page 26...
OffshoreMarine May – June 2012 25 Continued from page 25... understand Keppel O&M’s Over the years, Keppel Shipyard 1998 and Afran Ocean in 1982. operations and range of services. has delivered a number of Currently, there are a number Floating Production Storage of drilling semisubmersibles and H.E. Dr Fidelino was warmly and Offloading (FPSO) projects semisubmersible drilling tenders received by Keppel O&M’s senior bound for operations in Angola. constructed by Keppel FELS management led by Mr Choo, The yard delivered FPSO Saxi operating in Angola. Mr Tong Chong Heong, CEO of Batuque in 2008, FPSO Mondo Keppel O&M, and Mr Chow. in 2007, Petroleo Nautipa in At the moment, Keppel Shipyard is working with SBM Offshore to undertake the upgrading and refurbishment of FPSO N’GOMA, which is slated for operations in Block 15/06 West Hub, Angola. The vessel has a production capacity of 100,000 barrels of oil per day.
Angola has become one of the largest crude oil producing countries over the last decade. In 2010, it was the second largest crude oil producer in Africa, according to the United Ambassador of the Republic of Angola to Singapore, His Excellency Dr Fidelino Loy de Jesus States-based Energy Information Figueiredo (left), learnt about Keppel O&M’s operations from Mr Chow Yew Yuen, COO of Keppel O&M Administration.
Specialist in LNG carrier repairs
Nakilat-Keppel Offshore & Marine all our customers. Their confidence spurred us to further enhance our (N-KOM) is poised to be a centre and trust in our ability to deliver capabilities to provide value-added of excellence for the repair of quality and timely projects has solutions.” liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers. Since its inauguration 18 months ago, it has built up a strong track record of completing 31 LNG projects. Including the LNG carrier Al Gharrafa – which is managed by OSG Ship Management and delivered on 19 June 2012 – twelve LNG projects were completed this year.
Mr Abu Bakar Mohd Nor, CEO of N-KOM, shared, “We are encouraged N-KOM provides a wide spectrum of repair, fabrication, maintenance and construction works for by have the continuous support of the marine, offshore and onshore industry
26 OffshoreMarine May – June 2012 Nostalgic return
Former President Mr S R Nathan (second from left) penning down his comments for Keppel O&M as he started his nostalgic visit to Keppel O&M hosted by Dr Lee Boon Yang (second from right), Chairman of Keppel Corporation, Mr Choo Chiau Beng (right), CEO of Keppel Corporation and Chairman of Keppel O&M, and Mr Tong Chong Heong (left), CEO of Keppel O&M
Former President of Singapore by Dr Lee Boon Yang, Chairman As a reflection of his strong ties Mr S R Nathan returned to visit of Keppel Corporation; Mr Choo to Keppel, Mr Nathan shared his Keppel Offshore & Marine Chiau Beng, CEO of Keppel concerns on the current challenges (Keppel O&M) after more than Corporation and Chairman of facing the group. With the labour 40 years on 7 June 2012. Keppel O&M; Mr Tong Chong intensive work involved in the Heong, CEO of Keppel O&M; offshore and marine business It was a nostalgic visit as Mr Chow Yew Yuen, COO of and the need to stay ahead of Mr Nathan was a member of the Keppel O&M and other senior the competition, Mr Nathan Keppel Board in the early 1970s management. highlighted the importance of and bore witness to important attracting, retaining and grooming milestones that took place in On the guest book, Mr Nathan the right talents to drive Keppel’s Keppel’s early days. It was then commented, “Delighted to future growth. that Keppel came under local re-visit a site which I have many management by a team led by memories. It is remarkable how Mr Nathan also offered Mr Chua Chor Teck and Mr Loh the whole area has flourised and suggestions on ways Keppel could Wing Siew, with Mr George within it is Keppel O&M which attract and recruit more young Bogaars and Mr Cyril Neville has developed into an amazing Singaporeans, and to train and Watson at organisation and a strong develop the early school leavers. the helm. contributor to our economy. ” He also highlighted the need to grow a pool of good people to Mr S R Nathan was also the former After the brief on Keppel O&M’s work in Keppel’s overseas yards. Chairman of Mitsubishi Heavy latest developments, Mr Nathan Industries Singapore, whose yard expressed surprise at how The visit ended on a high note later became Keppel FELS’s current extensive the group has grown in with a a tour of the yards and a Pioneer Yard. Singapore and overseas in the last lunch where Mr Nathan and the four decades. Keppel management reminisced Mr Nathan was warmly welcomed about the past and further
OffshoreMarine May – June 2012 27 PRODUCTIVITY & INNOVATION
Optimising painting operations
Painting operations carried out during the block assembly stage of rigbuilding has been identified for improvements
With 30 newbuild rigs on order operations carried out during As it can be quite challenging as of June 2012, Keppel FELS the block assembly stage of to apply the paint consistently, has to ensure high levels of rigbuilding. repainting might have to be productivity for the safe, on time carried out to improve the paint and within budget execution of Before the hull of a jackup is work – this adds to the man-hours its projects. Through innovation erected, they are assembled as and resources needed for the job. and adoption of industry best “module blocks”. These blocks practices, the yard continues to are painted manually. Presently, In order to improve the efficiency improve its production processes. the manual spray painting process and quality of this painting involves pre-mixing the paint process, KOMtech has re-designed In this respect Keppel FELS before feeding to the nozzle and developed specific systems and Keppel Offshore & Marine through a hose. Workers then for painting the under-hull and Technology Centre (KOMtech) spray the paint onto the surfaces of side-shell of the blocks. These new are working closely together the blocks by moving the nozzles systems are highly mobile and can to further optimise painting in a pattern. accommodate variations in hull
28 OffshoreMarine May – June 2012 PRODUCTIVITY & INNOVATION
surface heights and spray paint widths.
Several preliminary trials using the new systems were conducted. The results demonstrated that the spray width is wider than conventional spraying methods, and a Wet Film Thickness (WFT) was consistently within the acceptable range of 250 to 350 microns. WFT is a measure of the thickness of a wet coat of paint or protective material.
In addition, the Dry Film The manual application of paint involves workers spraying paint onto the surfaces of the blocks by Thickness (DFT) of the paint was moving the nozzles in a pattern found to be consistently within the range of 150 microns.
As the new systems ensure a consistent distance between Maximising operational processes the nozzle and the surface of the blocks, there is a reduced The rigbuilding process is usually line in a manufacturing plant. probability of under-spraying project-centric, which enables This method of production or over-spraying, which in turn high levels of customisation. ensures greater efficiency, improves consistency in Dry On the other hand, a typical quality and safety due to the Film Thickness (DFT). DFT is manufacturing process delivers crew’s familiarity with the work a critical measure of the coat high efficiencies and consistent and economies of scale. application process. It provides quality. vital information on the expected This manufacturing approach life of the substrate and ensures Keppel FELS has succeeded in has significantly shortened compliance with international integrating the best of both Keppel FELS’ construction lead standards. types of approaches into its time and improved its overall production processes. The yard efficiency over the years. The results show that the new has turned itself into a hub with Methodical and highly-evolved, systems designed by KOMtech many specialised work stations. the work station approach not only reduce paint wastage allowed Keppel FELS to optimise by 20% but also require less More specifically, structures the use of its facilities, as well manpower to complete a similar which are used across multiple as minimise wastage of time, hull painting job. With more projects are produced at the manpower and other scarce automation, Keppel FELS enjoys same work station by the same resources. augmented productivity and cost crew. This is akin to an assembly savings.
OffshoreMarine May – June 2012 29 Recognising quality
Keppel O&M’s yards continue to ways. Despite the busy work receive commendations for their schedules, the yard maintains high quality standards. good housekeeping and operation systems.” Lead Auditor of DNV Business Assurance Pte Ltd, Ms Gao She added, “I am impressed by the Shenning, visited Keppel FELS for automation of piping production; the first time on 18 May 2012 to the millions of dollars invested conduct a periodic audit for Keppel in software and equipment FELS’ ISO 9001:2008 certification. reflects the foresight of the top She was impressed by what she management. A semi-automated pipeshop at Keppel FELS observed at the yard. significantly increases productivity and quality “Furthermore, I can feel that the assurance in pipe fabrication Ms Gao shared, “I have audited people are truly passionate about many shipyards; Keppel’s yard continuous improvement. They they are doing. This is worthy of is most impressive in many are motivated and proud of what commendation.”
Lifelong learning
which allow him to better understand fire-fighting and rescue operations.
Johari was recognised at NTUC’s May Day Model Partnership Awards 2012. He was one of 39 Individual Category Award recipients, which commends individual efforts for their positive attitude towards learning and skills upgrading. Johari was nominated for this award as he Johari Bin Jamal (second from right), HSE Supervisor of Keppel Shipyard, received an NTUC generously shares his knowledge May Day Model Partnership Award from Mr Stephen Lee, President of Singapore National Employers Federation with his colleagues.
When Health, Safety and Through language courses and on- “We must not be afraid to face Environment (HSE) Supervisor the-job training, Johari’s mastery challenges and should constantly Johari Bin Jamal joined Keppel over the English language has strive to improve and upgrade Shipyard in 1994, one of the improved significantly. Keen to ourselves. I am thankful to be biggest challenges to his work expand his knowledge and skills, surrounded by mentors who have was that he had difficulties he volunteered for additional been very willing to share their communicating in English fluently. responsibilities, taking on roles experiences,” shared Johari.
30 OffshoreMarine May – June 2012 Inspiring Keppelites
Some 20 Keppelites from across observed that Keppelites possess up the role of mentor to share Keppel Group were commended the Can-Do! spirit and have no his experience and help team at the inaugural Outstanding qualms about taking on difficult members perform better. Keppelite Awards, which was held challenges, but are practical and in conjunction with the 9th Grow prudent at the same time. He Beyond talk on 23 March 2012 at was thankful to have picked up a Carlton Hotel. positive work attitude and sound values from his mentor early in Mr Choo Chiau Beng, CEO of his career. He now shares these Keppel Corporation and Chairman values with the younger engineers of Keppel O&M, explained, “The that he works with. “Technical Outstanding Keppelite Awards competence is easy to learn once recognises Keppelites who you’ve acquired the right values”, exemplify our core values. In he explained. addition to consistent outstanding work performance, the winners and nominees are inspirational role models for all of us.”
These model Keppelites share what makes them go the extra mile and inspire them to serve with passion.
With perseverance, Kok Weng believes that nothing is impossible to achieve
Leong Kok Weng, SVP at Keppel Subic Shipyard, started off as a safety officer 14 years ago when he joined Keppel. Since then, Kok Weng has had many opportunities
Max thrives on the positive vibes generated to grow and learn through at his workplace rotations and overseas postings. Committed and resilient, Kok Max Goh, Assistant Shipyard Weng has overcome many project Manager from Keppel FELS, challenges. His journey has not is motivated by the positive been easy, but Kok Weng finds it Kee Huat advocates values that he feels are vibes generated by like-minded fulfilling. “I feel a great sense of hallmarks of Keppel’s success colleagues at his workplace. It is achievement whenever I secure or important to like what you do, deliver a project successfully. My Loh Kee Huat, GM of Prime Steelkit he shared. He also appreciated motto has always been to work and Assistant Yard Manager of the patience of his seniors when hard, do my best, expect the worst Keppel Singmarine, appreciates he was the new man learning the and hope for the best!” Keppel’s enduring core values. He ropes. In turn, he has gladly taken
OffshoreMarine May – June 2012 31 Developing a formidable workforce With 20 shipyards around the world and over 30,000 employees, Keppel O&M has achieved good growth over the years and built up a robust track record. Mr Tong Chong Heong, CEO of Keppel O&M shares in an interview with Human Resources Management magazine that the achievements have been made possible by developing and retaining talent. OffshoreMarine reproduces highlights of the article based on the interview.
employees who share Keppel O&M’s values. Reputed as an employer of choice, Keppel O&M has been able to attract like-minded individuals for its operations worldwide.
Building a talent pipeline is critical to sustain operations. Keppel O&M partners a select group of local and overseas tertiary and technical institutions, including National University of Singapore and Nanyang Technological University, to identify and recruit budding talents for its businesses. The group also offers scholarships and internship opportunities to attract young, dynamic individuals to the offshore and marine industry.
When Mr Tong took over the reins their own decisions and In addition, Keppel O&M takes as CEO of Keppel O&M in 2009, take ownership, but I also keep in talents from the Institutes one of the challenges that he regular communication with them, of Technical Education (ITE) in faced was to execute the projects so that if things are not right, we Singapore. Keppel O&M contributes well, on time, within budget and could solve it as a team,” shared to the training of the ITE students safely. This objective was fulfilled Mr Tong. by hosting yard tours, participating through the efforts of Keppel in school talks, and providing O&M’s committed and experienced Keppel O&M constantly develops internship opportunities. In 2008, workforce. its people, empowering them Keppel O&M and ITE jointly set up with knowledge and skills to meet the Marine Offshore Technology Mr Tong takes a hands-on future challenges. Workshop at ITE College Central. approach to work as well as in people development. “I strive for GUIDING NEW RECRUITS While Keppel O&M believes in excellence but I also empower my Mr Tong shared that good empowering its people, young people. I allow my people to make retention starts with hiring hires are not thrown into the deep
32 OffshoreMarine May – June 2012 The Global Management Programme hones the strategic thinking and management skills of younger talent end. Induction programmes and of negotiations, drafting and REWARDING SERVICE guidance from more experienced handling commercial contracts, Hard work pays off at colleagues help orientate new and claims management. Keppel O&M. Besides monetary recruits into their roles. As part rewards, Keppel O&M recognises of the Keppel Group Orientation, “We select young and motivated its employees through awards. For recruits also have the opportunity employees for PMP,” Mr Tong example, Ministers and Members to visit the other businesses in the shared. “They are assessed on of Parliament have been invited Keppel Group. their knowledge and experience to present long service awards as well as how well they work with to employees who have served GROOMING LEADERS customers, vendors and peers.” for extended periods. Employees Keppel O&M also provides also receive rewards for safety, opportunities for training and Mr Tong added that the senior project completion and exemplary development to employees at all management team attends the conduct. levels. In 2011, the average Keppel presentation session at the end O&M employee attended 74 hours of the PMP course to note what RETAINING EXPERIENCE of training and development the participants have learnt and Staff retention ratio at Keppel sessions. These programmes range evaluate their potential for further O&M is high as many employees from improving technical skills to promotion. have a strong sense of belonging development of soft skills such as to the group. leadership, communication and There are also development team management. avenues for senior employees. With experienced leaders at Mr Tong elaborated, “The Global the helm and a strong, capable Mr Tong noted, “Our focus on Management Programme is for workforce, Keppel O&M has been training has enabled us to reap senior employees. As part of the able to successfully navigate the the good returns of having well- programme, they are sent to changing environment of the trained employees.” Harvard Business School.” offshore and marine industry as well as chart new frontiers. Keppel O&M’s Project An ardent advocate of lifelong Mr Tong himself as well as a Management Programme (PMP) learning, Keppel O&M encourages handful of the other senior is targeted at young managers, the pursuit of further studies management have been with the superintendents and engineers. through its Employee Development group for over 40 years. The course’s attendees are Scheme (EDS) initiative. EDS covers provided with an overview of a range of courses, including the commercial aspects of the part-time diploma and master business, including principles courses.
OffshoreMarine May – June 2012 33 Building communities
Keppel-GK Eco Village is a 60-unit Over the past year, employees of Keppel Philippines Marine, Inc. housing development project from Keppel Batangas Shipyard (KPMI), shared, “It is with the trust, jointly undertaken by the local have actively volunteered in confidence and support of the government of the Municipality the construction works. They authorities as well as our partners, of Bauan in Batangas, the charity participated in the building of the customers and friends in the organisation Gawad Kalinga (GK) homes after work, over weekends Philippines that Keppel has been and the Keppel Group. and during public holidays. able to grow our operations here.
The third and final group of The local government of Bauan, “We actively support social 20 families has received homes led by Mayor Ryanh M. Dolor, development and environmental at a handover ceremony held on had contributed the land for the initiatives. We are glad for the 14 May 2012. The event was graced project and provided guidance and opportunity to join hands with by Singapore’s Ambassador to the support to the building process. the local government of Bauan Philippines, H.E. V P Hirubalan, Mayor Dolor commented, “I and GK to participate in the Batangas Governor Ms Vilma commend Keppel and GK for meaningful Keppel-GK Eco Village Santos Recto, and GK Founder their hard work on Keppel-GK Eco project.” Mr Antonio “Tony” P Meloto, Jr. Village, which provides a safe and healthy living environment to Apart from volunteers from Keppel donated a total of 60 needy families. It is heartening Keppel, this project also inspired PhP 10.5 million to the development to have organisations with others from local and overseas to of Keppel-GK Eco Village. A part of a strong sense of citizenry lend a hand. The beneficiaries it was raised from Keppel’s business operating in Bauan.” of the Keppel-GK Eco Village units and employees in Singapore too were actively involved in through a fundraising activity Mr Nelson Yeo, MD (Marine) the construction. organised by Keppel Volunteers of Keppel O&M, MD of and Keppel Young Leaders. Keppel Shipyard and Chairman “This is not a dole-out; beneficiaries work hard for their units,” said Alan Claveria, Business Development & Corporate Affairs Manager, KPMI. He pointed out that beneficiaries must contribute 1,000 man-hours per family to the building process. In doing so, these families build a strong sense of belonging to the Eco Village.
Mr Tony Meloto, Founder of GK, shared, “GK strongly believes that together, we can end poverty and build a sustainable future for all. We are glad that GK’s framework for community building has the blessings of the Philippine (From left) Head of GK Management Team in Batangas, Mr Julius Paradero; VP (Administration government and are embraced by & Finance) of KPMI, Ms Agnes Barbara L Lorenzo; MD (Marine) of Keppel O&M, MD of Keppel Shipyard and Chairman of KPMI, Mr Nelson Yeo; Batangas Governor, Ms Vilma Santos-Recto; responsible corporate citizens such GK Founder, Mr Tony Meloto; Councilor of Bauan Mr Julian Bojie Casapao; and Singapore’s Ambassador, H.E. V P Hirubalan as Keppel Group.”
34 OffshoreMarine May – June 2012 At the handover ceremony, GK presented the project’s regular Homes full of hope volunteers with tokens of The Straits Times recently reported on lives that have been appreciation. transformed by Keppel-GK Eco Village. OffshoreMarine shares extracts of this article. Besides the Eco Village project, Keppel Group’s other charity Being part of Keppel-GK Eco projects in Batangas include Village has transformed the lives technical training for out-of-school of Renel and Eloisa Falla and youths, college scholarships to their two young children. needy students and coastal clean-up activities. Until three months ago, the Falla family lived in a single-room For its community efforts, shack in a squatter settlement on KPMI recently received an the outskirts of the Province of Outstanding Community Projects Batangas, the Philippines. Award from the Philippine Economic Zone Authority during “Our formal home was so small its 17th Anniversary and Investors’ you could reach everything from Recognition Night. just standing in the middle of the room,” shared Eloisa Falla. Over at Cisadane, about 45 minutes Eloisa also recalled the frequent away from Jakarta, in Indonesia, health problems suffered by her Keppel Group has another housing two young children as a result of development project with GK. the shack’s proximity to a dusty, The 20 homes in this estate were fumed-chocked highway, and handed over to needy families the dangers of living in a lawless on 19 May 2012. squatter settlement.
Renel and Eloisa Falla are glad to have been Keppel had rallied customers, Today, the Falla family has a given the opportunity to raise their two young children in Keppel-GK Eco Village, business associates and its tidy house surrounded by tall a safe and healthy living environment employees around fundraising mango trees in the Keppel-GK exercise to aid needy communities Eco Village. This change in living said, “We’re looking for people in Indonesia. A portion of the environment puts Renal, the with good attitude, who believe funds was then donated to breadwinner of his family, in a that with help, they can really GK Indonesia for the housing far better position to find steady improve the quality of their lives, development in Cisadane. work. He elaborated, “Businesses and are able to convince us that usually refused to hire me even they can.” The Group has been growing for part-time work because I had its footprint in Indonesia. It no permanent address.” Following the success of has developed quality homes, Keppel-GK Eco Village, townships and offices in Jakarta, Explaining the criteria for Keppel Group and Gawad Kalina and operates a resort as well as a selecting residents, Julius are planning to jointly undertake fabrication yard on Bintan Island. Paradero, Head of GK another housing project in the Management Team in Batangas, Philippines.
OffshoreMarine May – June 2012 35 On our marks
3.2km to 4.8km, depending on the race category.
Mr Balakrishnan Mahendran, winner of the men’s open category, remarked, “This was a good chance for Keppelites to get together for fresh air and exercise. I’ve enjoyed pushing myself to do my best for the race.”
Top of the league Knocking down pins at the bowling alleys were 14 teams of bowlers who Runners stretching their muscles in preparation for the 4.8km race through MacRitchie racked up tens of thousands of pin Reservoir Park falls as they vied for the top prizes at the 10th KRC Bowling League.
The league, which commenced on 12 January 2012, is being held over 26 weeks. It will culminate in the finals in July 2012.
Dragons on the bay KRC’s dragon boat team, Keppel Dragons, once again did the Group proud at the DBS Marina Regatta held on 5 to 6 May 2012 at Marina Bay Promontory.
Close to 100 international and local teams participated in this event. After a hard-fought race, the Keppel Dragons men’s team clinched Keppel Dragons all set to row at the DBS Marina Regatta second place in the inter-corporate open category.
Keppelite Recreation Club (KRC) Run, held at MacRitchie Reservoir Another team of paddlers took led Keppelites in a series of Park on 20 May 2012. part in the national community mix sporting events over May and category, and they advanced to the June this year. Participants streamed in bright semi-finals despite fierce competition. and early and were flagged off Best foot forward by the President of KRC and Olivia Lim, Senior Commercial 89 runners from across Keppel ED of Keppel Singmarine Mr Hoe Executive from Keppel FELS, was Group put their best foot forward Eng Hock. Competitive runners part of the mixed team. She shared, for the KRC Annual Cross Country covered distances ranging from “It was a whole new experience
36 OffshoreMarine May – June 2012 competing against tertiary schools, Held at Macritchie Reservoir Park universities as well as various on 2 June 2012, the event attracted dragon boat clubs. Everyone animal lovers of all ages; amongst gave their best, and we are very them were Keppelites from across happy to have achieved such Keppel Group. KRC helped to encouraging results.” coordinate the participation of Keppelites. Running to the rescue Keppel Corporation is an ardent Ahead of the pack throughout supporter of Society for the the Fun Run race, Qian Xin Jian, Prevention of Cruelty to Animals a welder at Keppel Shipyard, (SPCA). It was one of the sponsors completed the 4.8 kilometres route Qian Xin Jian, a welder at Keppel Shipyard, for the recent SPCA Fun Run event, in 16 minutes 30 seconds and came came in third at the Keppel-sponsored SPCA an annual initiative to raise funds in third for the event. Fun Run race, which raises funds for animal welfare programmes for animal welfare programmes.
Stepping up for Singapore
A contingent of Keppelites will Clive Chng Kuan Nee, Management “A common characteristic of be marching with Keppel flags at Trainee at Keppel Shipyard, shared, Keppelites is the Can-Do! spirit – Singapore’s National Day Parade “This is the first time I am a Keppel this shows up in how Keppelites (NDP) 2012. Held at The Float @ contingent member. Being part of young and old are doing their best Marina Bay on 9 August, NDP the Keppel contingent gives me to march in sync and put up a good 2012’s theme is “Loving Singapore, a great sense of belonging to the show at NDP 2012.” Our Home”. 60 Keppelites from Keppel family. across the Group have poured their hearts and souls into the rigorous training sessions, perfecting the steps for the parade.
Chew Mei Yong, Executive Secretary at Keppel FELS, said, “My last march for Keppel was in 2002 and 2004. As I knew what was required of a contingent member, I was hesitant to join this year – I suffered an old knee injury. But inspired by the many enthusiastic Keppelites taking part, I am determined to put my best foot forward and endure till the end.” The Keppel contingent training hard for National Day Parade 2012
OffshoreMarine May – June 2012 37 Diving for biodiversity
Passionate about the marine at a site off Pulau Semakau. environment, avid diver Ching Carried out in collaboration with Youyi, Marketing Executive at NParks, National University of Keppel Singmarine, seized the Singapore (NUS) and National chance to participate in a coral Environmental Agency (NEA), nursery project supported by the coral nursery project sought Keppel Group a few years ago. to enhance marine habitats by maximising the survival chances of Youyi shared his experience on naturally-occurring corals. the project at the Conserving our Biodiversity Symposium. Keppel donated $250,000 over Organised by the National Parks two years to support the marine Showing support to NPark’s recent initiative to Board (NParks), the event aims conservation project. Beyond promote biodiversity were (from left) to inspire efforts to sustain funding, employees from across Edmund Lek, Senior GM (Operations) at Keppel Singmarine, Khatty Yang, Production biodiversity. Youyi said, “I was the Group saw to the maintenance Officer at Keppel Singmarine, Ching Youyi, Lead Marketing Executive at Keppel enthusiastic about the coral and cleaning of the coral nursery Singmarine, and Poon Tai Lum, nursery project as it provided me from 2007 to 2011. In doing so, GM (Commercial) at Keppel Singmarine with opportunities to help protect they have learnt more about the marine environment. Just by marine life, forged new friendships hard work, we have seen the coral volunteering a bit of my time, I and played a part in protecting the fragments we cultivated become can help create a clearer and more environment. healthier and more beautiful. vibrant underwater world around These have attracted marine Singapore.” Khatty Yang, Production Officer at species such as cuttlefishes and Keppel Singmarine, and a frequent turtles. Perhaps, one day, there Keppel Group had supported a participant of the Coral Nursery will be many attractive dive sites in coral nursery located underwater Project, said, “After many years of Singapore waters!”
Sharing the science of oil and gas
Doing their part to educate six self contained learning centers children on the technologies and with curriculum-based, hands-on sciences involved in the oil and activities about energy and the gas industry, Keppel AmFELS sciences used in the oil and gas sponsored a travelling exhibition industry. at the Children’s Museum and the Harmony Science Academy in Offshore Energy Center developed Brownsville, Texas, on 12 May and the MOLU as an education 14 May 2012 respectively. outreach tool to schools across Texas. In a day, about 200 students The exhibit, a Mobile Oilfield participated in the exhibition. Children learnt more about oil and gas at Learning Unit (MOLU), features the Mobile Oilfield Learning Unit exhibit sponsored by Keppel AmFELS
38 OffshoreMarine May – June 2012 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. 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OffshoreMarineOffshoreMarine May – June May 2012 – June 2012 39 Third ultra harsh environment jackup order from Maersk
rigs for Maersk Drilling, the three CJ70 rigs will be a success when they are deployed.”
Mr Claus V. Hemmingsen, CEO of Maersk Drilling and Member of the Executive Board of the A. P. Moller – Maersk Group added, “Maersk Drilling already operates six ultra harsh environment jackup rigs in Norway, and the addition of three more high specification units will further solidify our stronghold in this attractive market.
“We have chosen to work with Keppel FELS as they have proven to be a professional partner Mr Jan Holm, MD of Maersk Drilling Holdings Singapore (second from left) and Mr Wong and supplier of state-of-the-art Kok Seng (third from right), MD of Keppel FELS signed the contract for the third Maersk CJ70 jackup rig drilling units, helping us to meet the needs of our customers.” Keppel FELS has been awarded Mr Tong Chong Heong, CEO a contract from Maersk Drilling of Keppel O&M, said, “Our The CJ70 rigs are designed Holdings Singapore Pte Ltd, a congratulations to Maersk for for operation in the harsh wholly owned subsidiary of winning the confidence of Statoil. environment of the North Sea, at A.P. Moller – Maersk A/S, to build We are pleased to be given this water depths of up to 150 metres. a repeat Gusto MSC CJ70 ultra opportunity to partner Maersk The high capacity features harsh environment jackup rig. Drilling in their project for Statoil. include offline pipe handling Having developed a long-term and simultaneous operations as Scheduled for delivery in 1Q 2015, partnership with Maersk Drilling, well as an enlarged cantilever the rig will be deployed in Dagny we have a keen understanding of reach, which will significantly field in the Norwegian North Sea their requirements, enabling us to increase the drilling efficiency for Statoil when completed. support them in growing their rig compared to conventional fleet. units. The enhanced design also This is the third CJ70 jackup rig includes multi-machine control that Keppel FELS is building for “We thank Maersk Drilling for on the drill floor that adds a Maersk Drilling, following an entrusting us with their third harsh degree of automation to ensure order for two such rigs in February environment jackup. This repeat a safe operation and consistent 2011. As part of this repeat order, order is a testament to our ability performance. A total of 150 Maersk Drilling will have an option to deliver high quality rigs on time, people can be accommodated on to build an additional jackup rig of safely and within budget. I am board in single cabins. the same design with Keppel FELS. confident that, like our previous Printed on recycled paper Printed on recycled
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