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Deepocean Group Newsletter Third Quarter 2015 Into the Deep 2 Contents DEEPOCEAN GROUP NEWSLETTER THIRD QUARTER 2015 INTO THE DEEP 2 CONTENTS 03 Intro 04 Ethics & Compliance 06 HSE update 08 Technology 10 Operations 12 The fleet 13 Events 14 People 18 DeepOcean in pictures EDITOR Hilde Solberg COMMITTEE Katie Johnson Anna Masztalerek Bjørn Inge Staalesen John Marius Trøen Claire Binns Hilde Solberg DESIGN Garp design INTO THE DEEP INTRO 3 DEAR AMBASSADORS DeepOcean’s performance is to a large extent measured by the operational success of our employees, vessels and mission equipment on the projects we are executing. Still our Clients’ perception of quality and service levels starts long before we display our operational talents. I am an engineer by background, I do not have releases on group level, senior management Regards a degree in marketing, neither a PhD in subsea informing at internal events such as town nomenclature, but I am very dedicated to hall meeting and external conferences, and branding and in developing our DEEPOCEAN glossy marketing material. All well, but the brand in particular. Maybe you think we real power is in our communication with lack an appealing visual appearance, have a clients, colleagues, sub-contractors and in crowded webpage, or we have less presence in our private social networks. DeepOcean the media or at exhibitions than some of our publishes information in different online competitors. However we are always working channels. Our webpages have been online on our branding and culture, and so are YOU for some years already, the new Intranet has by showing interest in our Group Newsletter been released, and we recently celebrated and reading this article. Pretentious populist 25 000 followers on LinkedIn. The latter nonsense from a marketing guy..? NO, not is an example of how communication lines really. I firmly believe that we are all interest- and social behaviour has changed over the ed in doing a good job for our company. We recent years. 25 000 people have an interest may have different priorities in life, they may in following DeepOcean’s achievements on change over time, and we define success in LinkedIn. A lot of them are probably inter- multiple ways during our career. Acknowledge- ested in joining DeepOcean, but potentially ment can be equally rewarding whether it being others are future clients and clients. This a contract award, project team achievements, shows how important it is for us to share client recognition after a successful operation, information. Our CEO, Bart Heijermans, is a or by completing yet another task safely. strong advocate of sharing NON-CONFIDEN- TIAL information on social media. DeepOcean is a well-known brand in some regions but unknown to key operators in It takes years to build a company and a other regions. Building customer awareness strong reputable brand. We all own the and market trust takes time. Brand brand so please be careful and cherish it. building is a team effort, and you’re on the Realize that when you work you represent DeepOcean team. You chose to contribute our company and brand. Last but not least Regards to building the DeepOcean culture the day it would be greatly appreciated if you can you joined our company. Together we are contribute to this newsletter and share your responsible for the DeepOcean culture, experiences with our colleagues. which has been built over decades with late hours in the offices, rough days at sea, and a Do you feel any pride? You’re an ambassa- lot of fun and useful experience on the way. dor for DeepOcean culture. This is what our clients experience – this is what we are proud of. I like your A for Attitude. How do we get this message across to our Clients and other important stakehold- Bjørn Inge Staalesen ers? Communication is key. We have press Group Marketing Manager INTO THE ETHICS & DEEP 4 COMPLIANCE We are all very familiar with safety compliance and reporting. After all, it is a huge part of our industry. Ask anyone at DeepOcean what HSE stands for and not one person will have difficulty explaining the abbreviation and pointing to the relevant policies required at the worksite. Are we just as familiar with E&C? INTRODUCTION TO DEEPOCEAN MEET THE COMPLIANCE TEAM ETHICS & COMPLIANCE So how is it that we know so little about our We are all very familiar with safety compliance E&C program? Most of us have received and reporting. After all, it is a huge part of training in the top two of our policies (those our industry. Ask anyone at DeepOcean what who have not – do not fret, you will soon HSE stands for and not one person will have receive an invitation email! But how much difficulty explaining the abbreviation and do we remember? Do we know where to find pointing to the relevant policies required at the the policy once the training is completed worksite. Are we just as familiar with E&C? and (heavens forbid!) forgotten? Who do we speak to if we have an ethical concern or In our poll in 2011, at the formation of problem? Hopefully, this section will help in DeepOcean as one company, we have chosen answering some of those questions. “Integrity” as one of our core values. Indeed, it is one of the cornerstones to our success, At times, we all may face ethical dilemmas and we are committed to doing business with or difficult situations at work. The right integrity and upholding the highest ethical way to act may not always be clear. It’s standards wherever we operate. best to seek help before undertaking an action that may be unethical or illegal. Our Our CEO says: “At DeepOcean Group, we take Business Conduct & Ethics Policy and other very seriously our responsibility to act safely, policies can give you valuable guidance. ethically, and fairly in everything we do. This is You may also discuss the situation with not just talk – we aim to walk the talk each and your manager. If you are not comfortable every day. All of us, myself included. Whether talking to your manager, speak with another it is performing a job offshore, negotiating a manager or contact the DeepOcean Com- contract on shore or discussing a sensitive pliance Team. You may reach us at compli- issue with employees in one of our offices, [email protected]. we are always guided by our core operating principles, which include safety, and openness and honesty.” ETHICS HOTLINE DeepOcean’s E&C policies (yes, we do have To report a violation of the law or any them!) set forth our organisation’s expec- of our policies, you may also call the tations for conduct and offer guidelines for DeepOcean Ethics Hotline at +1-855-212- legal and ethical behaviour. Those four main 7614 (local dial numbers are also available pillars of our Ethics & Compliance program online). The Hotline is open 24 hours a include our Business Conduct & Ethics Policy, day, 7 days a week, and is operated by an Anti-Bribery & Anti-Corruption Policy, Financial independent company, who will speak your Code of Ethics, and the Insider Trading Policy. language and ensure confidentiality and You will find them in the E&C section of our anonymity (if desired) of the information new intranet. provided in the report. E&C & COMPLIANCE ETHICS CORNER INTO ETHICS & THE DEEP COMPLIANCE 5 At DeepOcean Group, we take very seriously our responsibility to act safely, ethically, and fairly in everything we do. This is not just talk – we aim to walk the talk each and every day. At the beginning of this section, HSE was Hotline. The details are on our intranet mentioned. This was by no coincidence. or directly at www.deepoceangroup. As stated earlier, we all have a very ethicspoint.com. You may be assured that mature safety culture which we maintain DeepOcean does not tolerate or permit and benchmark through regular safety retaliation against anyone who makes reporting. Our E&C culture requires the a report in good faith. Each member of same approach. By seeking clarifications DeepOcean staff, whether permanent or and reporting violations we all play a key temporary, is the key to our continued role in protecting and building our organ- success. When you comply with our E&C isation’s good name. So, if you have any Policies, you help our organization act with Anna Masztalerek questions regarding our policies, speak honesty and integrity in all our business Regulatory Affairs Manager up – talk to your manager, the Compliance dealings, and make our organization a Team, or enter a question through the place we can all be proud to work in. Author: Anna Masztalerek, Regulatory Affairs Manager & Corporate Secretary, Amsterdam Louise Lewin General Counsel Author: John Marius Trøen, E&CGroup HSEQS Director INTO THE DEEP 6 HSE “SHH… BE CAREFUL. THE SAFETY GUY IS COMING TO CHECK AND SPY ON US” “Oh no, here comes trouble”. “The messenger of inconvenience is upon us!” These are just some of the phrases that most people commonly associate with HSE personnel, especially so when we get to site or vessels. Considering this kind of negative attitude towards the HSE department and its personnel, I decided to make it a personal goal when I boarded the Volantis to see if such attitude really exists and what I can do to make a difference. As I attended the compulsory drug and alcohol test prior to boarding the crew board for transfer to the Volantis, I began to wonder if I can accomplish this personal goal that I set myself. When I completed the transfer from the crew boat to the Volantis, I was greeted very warmly by the Marine Crew as well as the DeepOcean Crew.
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