makingwaves news from the International Marine Contractors Association issue 43 - May 2007 Making a splash at OTC IMCA exhibits for the first time as an official supporting organization of the Offshore Technology Conference - and there couldn’t have been a better year to join in! Over 67,000 people visited the Offshore Technology Conference on 30 April-3 May at the Reliant Park facilities in Houston, USA - home of the Reliant Stadium and the famous Houston Astrodome. For the first time, there were stands in the Reliant Stadium itself, which was an impressive sight. IMCA, as an official supporting organization, had a stand on the second floor of the nearby Reliant Center - the main show and conference venue. During the course of the four-day event, Nick Hough and Jane Bugler prepare to meet visitors at IMCA’s OTC stand secretariat staff welcomed members, friends and other visitors from as far afield as China, India, Mexico, Nigeria and Trinidad. teachers visit the conference where they learnt about the exciting opportunities available and how the skills they taught The show itself saw nearly 2,400 companies represented, would be applied and developed in the offshore industry. providing the opportunity for the team to visit the stands of a good number of IMCA members exhibiting at the show. Many IMCA members were part of the show, but our particular The sheer size and scale of the exhibition meant that there was congratulations go to the three Heritage Award winners, two of insufficient time to visit as many of our members’ stands as we whom are key IMCA members - Owen Kratz, Executive would have liked. The exhibition also provided an opportunity Chairman of Helix Energy Group and John Huff, to learn about some of the developments, innovations and Chairman of the board of Oceaneering International, Inc. technologies emerging throughout the industry. This exhibition was, as always, very successful and IMCA looks As well as the exhibition, the conference included a series of forward to participating in future years. technical presentations and lectures, some presented by IMCA members, addressing many topics and issues on which the association has focused, such as . The general view among exhibitors was of a buoyant industry, but tempered with the acknowledgement of a skills shortage - a topic that IMCA continues to raise wherever possible. With this in mind, Chief Executive Hugh Williams praised the ‘OTC Teacher Institute’ - an initiative which saw one hundred

Also in this issue: Tackling competence issues Sharing of vessel sensors Secretariat team expands The results of a questionnaire on A second volume of IMCA guidance Paul Evans has joined IMCA as its competence scheme implementation has been published setting out fourth technical adviser, focusing on have been published, emphasising considerations when sharing vessel supporting the Diving Division, while member commitment but with sensors for DP and survey operations, two new administrators have also recommendations for future action.. building on the earlier DGPS guide. been recruited. For the full picture, turn to page 4 For more information page 12 See the new faces on page 3

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Issue 43 - May 2007

Social reception aboard HQS Wellington a great success

In this issue: IMCA held its first London Guests enjoyed a thoroughly social reception aboard entertaining evening, with News from around IMCA 2 HQS Wellington on the background music and drinks From the President 3 evening of 27 March. hardly needed to lubricate the conversation, which The intention was to flowed easily for several Regional news 6 introduce IMCA to those in hours. the area who might not IMCA Directory 7 otherwise interface with or While not an evening for Secretariat staff be familiar with the formal speeches, Hugh and committees 7 association - clients, marine Williams welcomed guests members 8 professional, non-members and spoke briefly about the You may have missed ... and members’ staff from vessel, IMCA and the current recent documentation 10 south east England and state of the industry. around 180 guests joined Divisional news 11 Thanks and feedback from a secretariat staff and wide range of guests shows Diving 11 committee members for how the reception has Marine 12 the event. 13 brought IMCA to a new The Wellington, moored at audience in a positive light. Remote Systems & ROV 14 Temple Stairs on the Thames, The secretariat will be taking is home to the Honourable Spotlight 15 forward many of the new Company of Master on Roy Sijthoff contacts made, as well as Mariners. A beautiful floating looking to organise similar museum, it lent itself well to Forthcoming events 16 events in the future. an IMCA event such as this.

IMCA at MCE Deepwater Development Get involved This annual event, organised by Quest Offshore Resources, was held at In this edition of Making Alexandra Palace in London on 28-29 March. A busy presentation Waves you can find a variety programme was accompanied by an exhibition where many key of ways in which you can get companies had taken stands. Even so, the palace is huge and swallowed the most out of IMCA. up the large number of people. BP,as this year’s sponsor, was to the fore and hosted a wonderful dinner in the Royal Courts of Justice. Here are a few pointers: Many members were present - as speakers, exhibitors and delegates.  Help make IMCA careers IMCA had a stand at the event too and secretariat personnel were information more widely able to renew some old friendships as well as to establish new available to attract new relationships. personnel to the industry see page 4 Many of the conference themes reflected current areas of IMCA focus - the industry’s current high activity level, shortages of skilled  Can you contribute to the personnel and the need for parties to work together to find solutions. development of guidance on third-party transport? OSJ conference 2007 David Blencowe of Maersk see page 4 Supply Services, a member of the A new magazine - Offshore Marine Division Management  IMCA will be seeking Support Journal (OSJ) - has filled a Committee, spoke on the diving contractors’ input space in the market and makes International Guidelines for the Safe on medical support needs interesting reading for IMCA Operation of Dynamically Positioned - make sure you respond members. Offshore Supply Vessels - the cross- see page 11 Published quarterly to promote industry guidance published last knowledge of safety and technical Its publishers held their first year as IMCA M 182.  Can you offer expertise matters affecting the offshore, marine conference in London on 13-14 for the review/updating of and underwater engineering industry. March 2007, which was well Hugh Williams spoke about diving guidance? Succinct, positive contributions of received. IMCA’s general role and specific see page 11 potential interest to a wide cross-section interface with supply vessels, of members are welcome. The event attracted a large audience of support vessel noting how the the association’s  Submit material to help The views expressed on these pages are membership includes a growing those of the respective authors and do designers, owners and operators shape guidance on SIMOPs not necessarily reflect the policies or as well as end users, suppliers number of supply vessel see page 12 positions of IMCA itself. and consultants. The delegates operators which can benefit from the extensive range of guidance  Attend an event - see the Editor: Adam Hugo included a number of IMCA ([email protected]) members. on marine operations. IMCA Calendar on page 16 issue 43 - May 2007 | makingwaves | 3

From the President

Last month we were brutally reminded about the risks which exist in our marine industry. I am referring to the tragic accident which occurred close to the Shetlands a few weeks ago resulting in the loss of eight lives and a vessel. Our thoughts go to the survivors and relatives left behind Jane Bugler celebrates ten years at IMCA after this tragic accident. IMCA Technical Director Jane Bugler celebrated ten years with IMCA in February, with secretariat staff joining together to congratulate and A brand new vessel, an experienced operator, an thank Jane for her outstanding contribution. apparently standard operation and still an accident can IMCA’s membership and spread have increased rapidly over the past happen. This catastrophe should serve as a reminder decade, enabling the committees to address an ever wider programme of work. Over that period, Jane’s team has increased and is now five to all of our members that in our safety efforts the strong. While this adds broad expertise and experience in-house to identification of is an everlasting activity which the secretariat, keeping abreast of the vast array of work items and is never complete. issues under consideration at any one time has become an ever more complex task, yet one that Jane has continued to deliver upon. IMCA will concentrate on identifying any new areas As well as her technical role, Jane also deputises for Hugh Williams, within the industry where efforts can be directed. Chief Executive, and is a full member of the Overall Management Committee. Her extensive knowledge of the association, its activities We will continue to focus on developing new industry and guidance help to ensure a consistent approach and direction and guidelines as well as being the catalyst for creating provide a strong foundation for the continuing growth IMCA is seeing. dialogue between members to contribute to the Thank you Jane and here’s to the next ten years! health of the industry.

New faces at IMCA Our key focus areas for the year are to communicate Paul Evans joined IMCA in May as its better the principles we apply for self regulation, to fourth Technical Adviser, focused continue our effort to promote more equitable terms particularly on supporting the work of the Diving Division. between client and contractor and last, but not least, to contribute to closing the gap we, as an industry, will Paul has some twenty years’ experience in hands-on operational roles, most experience in the years to come concerning skills recently with Maersk Oil Qatar where shortages. he was Marine Field Supervisor. The role included overseeing SPM, production IMCA is entering into a very busy term on the hose, ROV and subsea field operations; and acting as point of contact for subsea communication and promotion side. The reception at operations, related audits and the Wellington in April was a great success, gathering a mobilisations. Additionally he has acted as a consultant, offshore number of key industry officials for an informal get- client representative and has carried out dive system and marine spread audits. together. For the first time IMCA is a supporter of and exhibitor at OTC (the Houston-based Offshore He has experience of working for both oil company client and subsea contractor companies in various roles, ranging from IMCA-certified Technology Conference), an important step to further to superintendent and operations manager positions. strengthen our position in this region. Our golf day Claudine Bleza joined the IMCA and the midsummer charity ball are coming up during secretariat in April as its second the next month and will be excellent opportunities for dedicated events administrator, replacing Anna Jackaman. Her primary role is meeting other IMCA members and to exchange views co-ordination of the association’s on our industry in an informal and relaxed involvement in industry exhibitions and atmosphere. conferences, provision of relevant IMCA materials for members exhibiting at Knut Boe,Technip other events and management of IMCA IMCA President 2007 social events, such as the annual charity ball and golf day. 4| makingwaves | issue 43 - May 2007

News from IMCA’s core activities - SEL and TCPC

Competence in focus News in brief Member questionnaire results highlight the need for competence assurance now, in IMCA has commissioned the development of a glossy new a busy industry, more than ever, but show that there is yet more for IMCA to do brochure aimed at school and university students setting out IMCA has just reported on its assessment will remain a The challenges of finding the exciting range of career latest questionnaire on central part of members’ skilled staff at the current opportunities available to members’ implementation of business. time are considerable, but the them in the offshore industry. competence assurance and temptation to rush or In-house competence assessment schemes, with full overlook formal competence Two new IMCA safety posters schemes are well established, analysis backed up by a set of assessment and assurance are being developed, on the and a majority of IMCA subject of working at height. recommendations and actions should be resisted. members induct their staff Building on the existing DVD for the future. into such schemes. However, As members seek to expand and pocket card, they provide The results confirm that the position is less clear for the areas from which they a useful reminder of the steps IMCA members believe freelance personnel, where recruit, it is even more workers can take to ensure their safety and that of others. competence assurance and additional focus is required. important to be able to assessment to be an demonstrate that structured The latest IMCA careers case Responses from both important tool for creating, training and career paths studies - covering surveying contractors and personnel sustaining and demonstrating actually exist within our and ROV positions - are now agencies highlight serious to clients a competent and industry. being circulated in the IMCA concerns that the able pool of skilled offshore careers information pack and administrative burdens A robust competence scheme are available for download at workers. The increasing imposed by the framework enables both employers and www.imca-int.com/careers technical complexity of negatively impact on the workers to follow a defined members’ activities, the need Direct links to members’ take-up of competence process which ensures that for high awareness of quality, recruitment web pages are schemes. This is important proper training, skill enhancing safety and environmental now live at the same address. feedback that will be exposure and mentoring issues and client-led demands If you haven’t already done so, considered as part of the opportunities are available. for certification all mean that please submit your link to review already underway. [email protected] competence assurance and

Working together to address skills shortages Security of third-party transport Regular readers will be well aware that IMCA has put tackling When travelling to a vessel, it is The IMCA Security Task , recruitment and skills shortage issues at the top of its list of not uncommon to have to use a which has already produced priorities for this year, with dedicated additional funding set aside. variety of means of transport - well-received guidance on travel IMCA’s own careers information has been refreshed and continues road, air and water - often not security, threat risk assessment to grow as the various committees identify the key roles in each directly organised by either the and verification of third-party industry sector and develop new guides to attract potential recruits. individual or their company. personnel, is now looking to develop guidance on this subject. However, this in particular is an issue on which working with a Problems can arise, however, variety of organisations at various levels can help communicate with so proper risk assessment, The intention is to produce a wider audience and IMCA has dedicated itself to the task. mitigation of any security threats another practical guide and input and consideration of insurance will be welcome. Anyone IMCA careers material has been provided to a range of universities, and related issues is vital. This wishing to join in the task force’s colleges and other training establishments around the world. can be just as applicable close to work should contact Among the variety of international bodies the secretariat is working home as it is in foreign parts. [email protected] with is OPITO, which although a UK-based organisation is widely known in other regions. This work particularly relates to the development of its careers portal www.oilandgas4u.com which now After Anfield - what happens next? features a number of roles set out in the IMCA competence In February of this year, IMCA discussed for further improving framework. As well as static information pages, visitors to the site held its hugely successful safety offshore safety. can take a quiz to assess whether they have the skills and seminar at the Anfield home of qualifications needed for each role. IMCA and OPITO have also New work items already include Liverpool Football Club. joined to share images of people working offshore which will pocket cards such as ‘taking be vital to attracting young people into the industry. While delegates themselves safety home’, guidance on the benefited from the range of ‘soft’ skills of interpersonal Education and recruitment will also be in focus at the IMCA presentations and discussion relationships in the workplace, Midsummer Ball at Fyvie Castle on 8 June, where the nominated sessions, members of the SEL gathering of information on charity is the World Maritime University, established by IMO to serve committee were also listening safety legislation in specific as a centre of excellence for the global maritime community. out for how the committee’s countries and working with the If you have links to an educational or other body with which IMCA work programme could take Marine Division on crane heave could be working, please contact [email protected] forward the many ideas compensation incidents. issue 43 - May 2007 | makingwaves | 5

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Safety statistics As more members contribute to the annual exercise, IMCA deepens its analysis to move to the next stage of incident prevention and improved safety performance As we go to press IMCA is putting the finishing touches to the tenth annual report on members’ safety statistics. In recent years participation has grown rapidly and this year has reached a record 72 contributors - up by almost half on 2005 and reflecting the safety record of almost half of the association’s contractor membership. IMCA would like to thank all those who have taken part but still wishes to encourage an even PETROLIS greater level of participation in future years. Your offshore crewing The overall total recordable injury rate (TRIR) has fallen, as has the overall fatal accident rate, which was helped by the fact that Petrolis provides no onshore fatalities were reported. The overall lost time technical assistance injury frequency rate (LTIFR) has fallen slightly, but broadly services to the continues its flatline trend of recent years. offshore oil and gas For the first time, further information has been collected on fatalities and the root causes of lost time incidents (LTIs), on industry world-wide. which a summary graph is provided above. This shows that the We supply individual personnel or can build up a most common root causes are ‘slips, trips and falls’ and ‘caught complete team in all areas of offshore operations between’, with ‘struck by’ following a close third. Such analysis including subsea works, FPSO installation, etc. will enable IMCA’s committees to focus their work on these The qualifications of our personnel comply with issues, where there remains a big difference to be made. recognised international standards, including The exercise again included collection of leading indicators of BOSIET. health, safety and environmental performance, with some We also make all necessary arrangements for visas interesting trends now beginning to emerge. and travel as required. This is the second year for which the TRIR has been calculated, enabling members to benchmark against a broader set of Please contact Patricia Merella on +41 22 593 87 41 statistics produced by regulators and other associations, or e-mail [email protected] particularly in the area of small injuries. Based on these statistics, the SEL committee and IMCA more Petrolis SA - 54 bis route des Acacias - 1227 Carouge - Switzerland Tel: +41 22 593 87 40 Fax: +41 22 310 09 63 widely will be looking at how to remove the remaining obstacles faced as members aim for the zero-injury goal. www.petrolis.ch 6| makingwaves | issue 43 - May 2007

Regional news

Europe & Africa Section IMCA held its first meeting in Africa as members and guests descended on Cape Town on 27 February. In the morning, over thirty individuals gathered to discuss member business, with an overview of the section’s role and updates on recent activities. In the afternoon session the audience built to over sixty delegates for a series of presentations as follows:  The section’s chairman, Ian Stevenson of Technip and Hugh Williams opened with an introduction to IMCA and the role Americas Deepwater Section of the Europe & Africa Section, covering the association’s structure, objectives, focus and recent achievements. At the latest meeting of the understanding for the mutual  Jane Bugler followed with an update on world-wide Americas Deepwater recognition of offshore air technical activities, including new work items for 2007. Section, held on 15 February, diving supervisor certificates  Alan Thomas of Cape Diving and a member of the South four guest presentations (see p11 for more details). African Diving Council, made a presentation on proposed helped attract 40 member changes to the country’s . and guest participants. Joe New SEL/TCPC format Kelly of Deloitte Consulting attracts participation  Craig Cook of SMIT discussed operational assurance spoke on skills shortages in auditing and the use of health and safety statistics within his The Americas SEL/TCPC the industry - the major company, outlining parts of its safety management system sub-group has updated its topic being raised at and how it was implemented in the field. meeting format to focus on meetings all around the  Darren Brunton of KB Associates then gave a detailed a series of specific themes. world at present. Other presentation on IMCA Systems Inspection The May 2007 meeting, for presentations included the Guidance Notes (DESIGN) auditing, covering the ‘who’, example, is focusing on client work of the Offshore Survey ‘where’,‘why’,‘what’ and ‘when’. communications and Division, DP incident  Guest presenter Sandro Borean of PetroSA gave the final working together to improve reporting and liaison with presentation - an overview of the company’s operational safety performance. Guest the US National Offshore activities in South African waters, the wide range of speakers from a range of Safety Advisory Committee. contractors and vessels employed and some of their companies have been project-specific challenges that had been successfully met. The next meeting will take arranged and are attracting place on 14 June in Houston. much interest from The next section meeting will take place on 5 September ahead members. If you’re not of a lunchtime reception at Offshore Europe in Aberdeen. One of the guests was David already on the sub-group Parkes of distribution list, please Certification Board of contact the secretariat Middle East & India Section Canada, who joined Hugh ([email protected]) or see The section held its second Election underway to find Williams (see picture above) the website for full details. to sign a memorandum of successful briefing seminar in a new Vice-Chairman conjunction with its April Sean Brunton has moved to a meeting for members. Asia-Pacific Section new role and company in the The next Asia-Pacific Section meeting is due to take place on A good audience was again Middle East and has therefore 24 May in Singapore. attracted for presentations tendered his resignation as and a question-and-answer vice-chairman. The secretariat Building on the successful new meeting format, after a session covering IMCA, its has extended IMCA’s thanks members-only session to start the morning, a range of clients role, activities and, in for the contribution he made and other guests will join the meeting for updates on current particular, the role and during his time in the role. IMCA activities and discussion of safety issues. achievements of the Middle An election is now underway East & India Section. The third session, open to both members and guests, features to find a new vice-chairman. presentations on Maritime R&D in Singapore from the Maritime A third such event is now Nominations closed at the Port Authority, ReCAAP ISC - Enhancing Regional Co-operations and being planned, possibly to take beginning of May, with The NOPSA enforcement model, building on presentations and place in Qatar in October. nominees being contacted by discussion with the Australian offshore regulator at recent Members are asked to submit the secretariat as we go to meetings. Workshops on lifting operations and the pending suggestions for possible press. We hope to announce revision of the IMCA International for Offshore venues and relevant client and the results to members Diving will follow, with a final feedback session to end the day. other non-member invitees. around the end of this month. Please contact [email protected] for more details AB Directory 1 May 2007

Who to contact at IMCA: Committee Members To achieve its objectives and deliver its work programme, IMCA relies on elected member representatives who serve on the committees listed below as well as various individuals active on workgroups around the world. Hugh Williams Chief Executive Overall Management Committee IMCA President and OMC Chairman Committee Chairmen and Vice-Chairmen Knut Boe,Technip SEL: Wallace Robertson, Helix ESG IMCA Vice-President TBA Johan Rasmussen,Acergy TCPC: John Greensmyth,Technip Jane Bugler Hugh Williams, Chief Executive Mark Elder, Subsea 7 Technical Director Jane Bugler, Technical Director Diving: Alan Forsyth, Subsea 7 Regional Section Chairmen Derek Beddows,Technip Americas Deepwater Marine: Pete Somner,Technip Roy Sijthoff, Helix Energy Solutions Group Pete Fougere,Transocean Asia-Pacific Offshore Survey: Andy Bolton,Technip Subsea 7 Asia Pacific Will Primavesi, Saipem Walter Steedman, Subsea 7 Philip Wiggs Europe & Africa Technical Adviser Ian Stevenson,Technip Remote Systems & ROV: Kevin Kerins, Oceaneering Middle East & India Andrew Beveridge, Fugro-Rovtech Steve MacMillan, J Ray McDermott

SEL Core Committee Marine Division MC Nick Hough Chairman: Wallace Robertson, Helix ESG Chairman: Pete Somner,Technip Technical Adviser Vice-Chairman: TBC Vice-Chairman: Pete Fougere,Transocean Norman Marwick,Acergy Arnfinn Vika,Acergy Paola Santoli,Allseas Alan Allred,Aker Marine Contractors, Inc. Dave Forsyth, Bibby Offshore Berend de Ruiter,Allseas Jos van der Horst, Heerema Marine Contractors Anders Waage, DOF Management Mat Schreurs, Heerema Marine Contractors Michiel Goedkoop, Heerema Marine Contractors Ian Giddings Finn Brodersen, Maersk Supply Service David Blencowe, Maersk Supply Service Technical Adviser Sal Ruffino, Saipem Geir Karlsen, Subsea 7 Alan Forsyth, Subsea 7 Kjell Egil Helgøy,Teekay Allan Hannah,Technip Americas: Mark Canada,Transocean Bram Sluiskes,Van Oord Asia-Pacific: Andy Bolton,Technip Subsea 7 Asia Pacific Foeke Tulner,Workships Contractors Middle East & India: Alan Adamson, MENAS Americas: Wayne Seelbach, Helix ESG Offshore Survey Division MC Paul Evans Asia-Pacific: Des Power,Technip Subsea 7 Asia Pacific Middle East & India: Mohamed Osman, Maridive Chairman: Will Primavesi, Saipem Technical Adviser Vice-Chairman: Walter Steedman, Subsea 7 TCPC Core Committee Ray Morgan,Acergy Stuart Reid,Andrews Survey Chairman: John Greensmyth,Technip Perry Balls, DeepOcean Vicki Graham Vice-Chairman: Mark Elder, Subsea 7 Ian McKenzie, Fugro Survey Certification Schemes Administrator Jennifer Cook,Acergy Peter Thomas, Maritech Fiona McKenzie,Acergy Brian Beard, Noordhoek Offshore for diving supervisors and LSTs Els Geven,Allseas Martin Day, Subsea 7 Adam Hugo Steve Sheppard, National Hyperbaric Centre Americas: Stephen Browne, Subsea 7 Darren Bown, Subsea 7 Asia-Pacific: Dave Scott, Fugro Survey Pte Ltd Support Services Manager Gavin Smith, Subsea 7 Middle East & India: Darren Male, Fugro Survey Middle East - subscriptions and member records Roy Hay,Technip Remote Systems & ROV Division MC - documents, websites and IT issues Andy Stewart, UK Project Support Americas: Robert Keith, Oceaneering Chairman: Kevin Kerins, Oceaneering International Nina Adams Asia-Pacific: Vacancy Vice-Chairman: Andrew Beveridge, Fugro-Rovtech Senior Administrator - publication sales Middle East & India: Mohamed Omar, INW Colin Mackay,Acergy Michel Hebert, Bluestream Parul Patel Diving Division Management Committee Terje Thomassen,Geoconsult John Davies, Global Marine Systems Administrator - seminars/committee meetings Chairman: Alan Forsyth, Subsea 7 Angus Kerr, Helix ESG Vice-Chairman: Derek Beddows,Technip Claudine Bleza David Rhodes, Integrated Subsea Services Joar Gangenes,Acergy Espen Ingebretsen, Oceaneering International - social events and exhibitions Administrator Hans Berkhof, Bluestream Keith Robathan, Saipem Alan Thomas, Cape Diving Neil Milne, Subsea 7 Keith Noble, CUEL Dave Walker,Technip IMCA Steve Nairn, Helix ESG Americas: Pat Mannina, Oceaneering International 5 Lower Belgrave Street Jerry Starling, Integrated Subsea Services Asia-Pacific: Neil Forbes,Technip Subsea 7 Asia Pacific Darren Brunton, KB Associates Middle East & India: Chris Blake, Fugro Survey Middle East London SW1W 0NR, UK David Smith, National Hyperbaric Centre Regional Section Vice-Chairmen Tel: +44 (0) 20 7824 5520 Norb Gorman, Oceaneering International Calum Buchanan, RBG Fax: +44 (0) 20 7824 5521 Americas: Tony Duncan,Acergy Americas: Allan Palmer, Helix ESG Asia-Pacific: Mark Shepherd, Mermaid Maritime E-mail: [email protected] Asia-Pacific: RP Singh,Acergy Asia Middle East Europe & Africa: Brian Leith,Acergy Web: www.imca-int.com Middle East & India: Steve MacMillan, J Ray McDermott Middle East & India: Vacancy AB Members as at 9 May 2007

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Van Oord Electrical Power Engineering Ltd EGS (Asia) Ltd Falconer Bryan Pte Ltd PT Ekanuri Indra Pratama Oceaneering International (UK) Vastalux Sdn Bhd Franklin Offshore International Oceaneering International Asia Pacific Vroon Offshore Services BV Frontier Offshore EMAS Offshore Pte Ltd Global Gas Supplies Pte Ltd Fairmount Marine bv Oceaneering International Inc. VTT Maritime Global Maritime Far Eastern Shipping Company Oceanteam 2000 Ltd PT Wintermar Goodrich, Riquelme y Asociados,AC Oceanteam Power & Umbilical Ltd Workships Contractors BV Houlder Insurance Services Ltd Finstaship Imes Ltd LLP FSDS Offshore Geo-Surveys Sdn Bhd Zakher Marine International Independent Risk Solutions BV Offshore Oil Eng. Co. Ltd (COOEC) KB Associates Pte Ltd Fugro Marine Services bv Lexmar Engineering Pte Ltd Fugro-Rovtech Offshore Subsea Works Sdn Bhd London Offshore Consultants Ltd For the current list of members, visit www.imca-int.com/members

Marine Cybernetics Personnel agencies Modern Computing Services (MCS) Ace Diving Services CC IMCA welcomes the following new members: Nautronix plc Advanced Offshore Contractors  A1 Safety Training Consultants 1995 Ltd Navigare International Inc. Amberjack Oil & Gas Recruitment Noble Denton Consultants Ltd Services bv Since its formation in 1995, the company has been a leading provider of safety Noble Denton Middle East Ltd Aqua Omega Services Pvt Ltd training to the offshore industry. Its training centres in Aberdeen (including a Noble Denton Singapore Pte Ltd Dave Oliver Hydrographic Services crane operator electronic training simulator) and Great Yarmouth provide safety NUI AS De Moura Shipping Ltda training relating to crane operations and lifting activities, while training has been carried out for oil and gas operatives in all of the main regions of offshore activity. Offshore Commissioning Solutions DOOR International BV Offshore Joint Services Hydrosub Ltd Tel: +44 (0) 1493 443 883 Web: www.a1safetytraining.co.uk PAE Singapore Pte Ltd Maritech Group  Aker Marine Contractors AS Perry Slingsby Systems Ltd Oceanscan Ltd  Petroleum Development Consultants Offshore Marine Services Pty Ltd Aker Marine Contractors, Inc. Poseidon Maritime (UK) Ltd (PML) Oilfield Medics UK Ltd A global provider of marine contracting services utilising advanced offshore Promarine Ltd Petrolis construction vessels, this company particularly supports the Gulf of Mexico oil and QinetiQ PR Offshore Services Ltd gas industry. Market areas include concept development, engineering, execution, Schilling Robotics LLC SEATAG Offshore towing and installation of platforms, topsides, mooring systems and deepwater Seasafe Company SubNet Services Ltd installations including structures, umbilicals, risers and flexible flowlines activities. Sebastian AS SubServPro Tel: +1 713 272 4079 Web: www.akerkvaerner.com Subsea Vision Ltd Technocean AS  BHP Billiton Petroleum (Americas), Inc. The Tritanium Company bv Total Marine Services  Velosi Certification Bureau Ltd UK Project Support Ltd Comanex SAS Viking Offshore Services Underwater Engineering Ltd  Dräger Safety, Germany Wavespec Ltd Naval units The company is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of personal protection and gas detection technology and a systems supplier of complete safety services. Training establishments Royal Saudi Navy Forces It has more than 90 years of experience in the project management, construction A1 Safety Training Consultants (1995) Ltd Salvage & Marine Operations IPT and manufacture of systems for use in the offshore industry and Aberdeen Skills & Enterprise Training Superintendent of Diving (UK) developed its first deep-sea diving simulator as early as 1913. Ålesund University College Banff & Buchan College Tel: +49 451 882 4671 Web: www.draeger.com PT Barron International Corresponding Members  Health & Safety Authority Bergen University College - Diver Ed. Abu Dhabi Marine Operating Company HSA is the national body in Ireland with responsibility for securing health and Bibby International Services (India) Agip Kazakhstan North Caspian Op. Co. safety at work. The authority plays a leading role in the development of legislation Centre for Marine Simulation AISI and guidance relating to commercial diving. Its programme of work for 2007 De Moura Shipping Ltda Azerbaijan International Operating Co. includes developing new legislation and codes of practice, enforcement of Delphinus Services - ROV Training Bapco - The Bahrain Petroleum Co. regulations and provision of simple guidance and information. Divers Academy International BG Group Tel: +353 1 890 289 389 Web: www.hsa.ie Divers Institute of Technology BHP Billiton  IDESS Maritime Centre (Subic), Inc. Diving Diseases Research Centre BHP Billiton (Americas) The DP Centre Singapore  BP America Production Company Imes Ltd Ecole Nationale de la Marine Marchande BP Exploration Operating Company Ltd  KBA Training Centre Pte Ltd Energy & Mining Training Solutions BP West Java Ltd Falck Nutec bv The only establishment based in Asia providing all the IMCA-approved training Brunei Shell Petroleum Company Force Technology courses. In addition to IMCA courses, KBA also provides NEBOSH, IOSH and Cairn Energy India Pty Ltd Global Marine Systems - Subsea Training other training in occupational safety and health. The company, with its training Chevron Shipping Co. Holland College - Georgetown Centre centre based in Loyang, Singapore, has trained personnel from around the world, Holland College - Marine Training Centre Chevron Thailand E&P Ltd with its full course schedule available online. Hydrolab-HydroCAT CNR International UK Ltd Tel: +65 6546 0939 Web: www.kbassociates.org ConocoPhillips China IDESS Maritime Centre (Subic), Inc.  London Offshore Consultants Ltd INPP ConocoPhillips Indonesia ConocoPhillips (UK) Ltd A provider of marine and engineering consultancy services for nearly thirty years, The Institute of ROVs working in both the energy and shipping sectors. With an experienced, diverse Dana Petroleum plc Interdive Services Limited workforce across a global network of 15 offices, LOC has expertise to design, Det Norske Veritas KBA Training Centre Pte Ltd engineer, manage and execute a variety of marine operations in roles such as Esso Australia Pty Ltd Kirby Morgan Dive Systems marine surveyor, marine/diving adviser, onshore/offshore rep and expert witness. Lowestoft College GDF Production Nederland bv Tel: +44 (0) 20 7264 3250 Web: www.loc-group.com Maritech Group Gulf of Suez Petroleum Company Maritime Institute Willem Barentsz Health & Safety Authority  Nexen Petroleum UK Ltd Maritime Training & Competence Solutions Kuwait Oil Company  Offshore Geo-Surveys Sdn Bhd MOG Industry Training Co. Ltd Maersk Oil Qatar AS National Hyperbaric Centre Mobil North Sea Ltd  Perry Slingsby Systems, Inc. National Centre Murphy Sarawak Oil Co. Ltd  Rana Diving & Marine Contractor srl National Polytechnic College of Nederlandse Aardolie Maatschappij BV For more than thirty years, Rana has been supplying diving services for inspection, Engineering and Oceaneering Nexen Petroleum UK Ltd maintenance/repair and installation of underwater structures and pipelines both Netherlands Diving Centre Oil & Natural Gas Corporation Ltd for major oil companies and civil contractors onshore and offshore around the The Ocean Corporation Petro Canada - Terra Nova Project world, with an enviable safety record. Rana’s permanent staff includes highly PetroVietnam Manpower Training College Petrobras qualified engineers, technicians, supervisors and divers. Poseidon Maritime (UK) Ltd (PML) Premier Oil Natuna Sea Tel: +39 0544 590 222 Web: www.ranadiving.it Power & Generation Services PTT Exploration & Production plc  Sahara Petroleum Company Academy Sarawak Shell Berhad Professional Diving Centre Shell International E&P  Seahorse Services Co. Ltd Satakunta University of Applied Sciences Shell Petroleum Development Co. of  SubServPro PT SBS Indonesia Nigeria SEATAG Offshore  Shell Todd Oil Services Ltd TS Marine Pty Ltd Seneca College Star Energy (Kakap) Ltd  Ship Manoeuvring Simulator Centre Underwater Engineering Ltd Talisman Energy (UK) SMTC Global Inc. Total Exploration & Production Stord/Haugesund University College Recent name changes Total Austral (Argentina) SubNet Services Ltd  Offshore Works Sdn Bhd is now Offshore Subsea Works Sdn Bhd Total E&P Nederland BV The Underwater Centre Fort William  Saibos sas is now Saipem sa - Saibos Division The Underwater Centre Fremantle Total E&P UK plc  Satakunta Polytechnic is now Satakunta University of Applied Sciences The Underwater Centre (Tasmania) Wintershall Noordzee BV Underwater Engineering Ltd Woodside Energy Ltd  Umax Ltd is now Serimax Ltd WA Maritime Training Centre - Fremantle Zakum Development Company  SvitzerWijsmuller is now simply Svitzer West Coast Commercial Diving School You may have missed ... AB

This summary of recent IMCA documentation keeps all members updated on activities throughout IMCA. If you would like to receive a copy of any document, or for further information, please contact the secretariat.

New publications:  Considerations about the use of hold-back vessels during DP diving operations (IMCA M 185)  IMCA Offshore Diving Supervisor and Life Support Technician Certification Schemes (IMCA D 013 Rev. 3)  Guidelines for the shared use of vessel sensors for DP and survey operations (IMCA S 010)

Safety flashes:  Safety flash 01/07 - covering 2 incidents: Subsea chain lever hoist failure; Pipe under tension on a reel  Safety flash 02/07 - covering 3 incidents: Galley equipment broke free of fastenings during severe weather; Kirby Morgan safety bulletin - Helmet shell repair caution; Divex HSE alert - valve seat retainer  Safety flash 03/07 - covering 1 incident: Near-miss - hyperbaric fire extinguisher incident

Information notes: IMCA’s e-mail distribution system Safety, Environment & Legislation (SEL) IMCA now uses an updated system for distributing material to IMCA SEL 04/07 - Feedback sought: IMCA guidance on systems and members. Make sure the following addresses are included in your methods of communication in lifting operations ‘safe/approved sender’ lists in order for IMCA messages to get 05/07 Transportation worker identification credential (TWIC) - through to you every time: Update 2 [email protected] Training, Certification & Personnel Competence (TCPC) Information is provided in the e-mail or attachment which may be of interest to you, such as safety flashes, information notes, IMCA TCPC 06/07 - Diving supervisor certification: Mutual minutes of meetings or other messages. By reviewing the recognition agreements (updated) subject line or document itself you can determine if it is of 07/07 Changes to UKOOA medical frequency interest, forward to any relevant colleagues and either read, put 08/07 Transportation worker identification credential (TWIC) - aside to read later or file as appropriate. Update 2 [email protected] Diving Division A meeting or event is being held which you can participate in. These can range from major seminars and workshops through IMCA D 04/07 - Diving supervisor certification: Mutual recognition regional section and sub-group meetings to social events. agreements (updated) Simply review the agenda or programme, note the date in your 05/07 Diver and diving supervisor certification (updated) diary, circulate to colleagues if relevant and advise IMCA of 06/07 Diver medical examinations: Mutual recognition agreements your attendance plans.

Marine Division [email protected] If you receive an e-mail from ‘IMCA Elections’, you have the IMCA M 08/07 - Transportation worker identification credential opportunity to participate and help shape the association’s (TWIC) - Update 2 committees or regional leadership. Depending on the stage the 09/07 Nautical Institute certification of dynamic positioning operators election has reached, you could stand yourself, if you wish to - latest update participate directly in IMCA’s work, nominate somebody else who you feel could make a good contribution or vote for one or more individuals. [email protected] Those active on IMCA committees or workgroups will also If you aren’t receiving documents that you think should have been receive messages from this address. This helps to distinguish sent to you, please contact the secretariat to check your items requiring a response from those directly involved in a representation and contact records so that we can keep you up to particular work item or committee, including confirmation of date: meetings, circulation of documents for review or approval and [email protected] consultation on key topics. issue 43 - May 2007 | makingwaves | 11

Diving Division

IMCA acts on medical support needs Diving news in brief A new version of the guidance Diving Division seeks to address availability of doctors with the specialist experience on Underwater Air Lift Bags and training required by the offshore diving industry (IMCA D 016) is nearly ready, with submission to the Overall The IMCA Diving Division increased specialisation, but Each of these requires Management Committee for Management Committee while the training objectives different knowledge and publication expected soon. recently discussed the for this tiny speciality have different levels of skill. Updating of the IMCA availability of doctors with been agreed, it is difficult to To ensure the future International Code of Practice for experience of the achieve the delivery of such availability of medical cover, Offshore Diving (IMCA D 014), commercial diving industry training in a hospital particularly at the second as announced in issue 42, is and its unique medical environment. progressing well. A draft skill level, IMCA is developing problems, recognising that revision is already with the IMCA members undertaking a questionnaire to be such support is diminishing. Diving Division Management both air and saturation diving circulated to all diving Committee for review and is Such cover was provided operations need medical contractor members to expected to be circulated to traditionally by doctors input in three specific areas: review current and future all diving contractor and trained in naval diving, but  assessments of fitness to needs for competent medical supplier members shortly to over the years this source of dive and, occasionally, to support in each of the IMCA gain their input. The updated text will then be distributed to expertise has almost resume diving regions. disappeared. Competent oil companies and committees  immediate treatment of Please look out for this such as the OGP civilian cover was achieved all foreseeable diving questionnaire and provide group prior to publication. early in the development of illnesses and accidents feedback to help the the offshore oil and gas Review and updating of a  committee consider how industry, but this was often advice on the physiology, number of other diving best this issue can be on an ad-hoc basis. Another toxicology and other publications is also underway addressed. factor today is that medical preventive aspects of through the SMTT Committee. training throughout the diving To contribute to the Further details available from committee, please contact world is turning towards [email protected] [email protected]

Guide to concrete mattresses on the way ™ IMCA is currently finalising concrete mattresses, through Interdive Services Ltd guidance on concrete mattresses, load-out and mobilisation to OFFSHORE DIVING OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT AND TRAINING covering handling, deployment, deployment and installation, repositioning and decommissioning. The guidance decommissioning. provides useful advice on areas to be considered when working This document stemmed from a with concrete mattresses, as well very informative presentation on as some helpful illustrations and the topic given by Derek photographs. Beddows of Technip at the 2005 IMCA annual seminar in Abu The draft guidance is well Dhabi, UAE. advanced, currently undergoing committee review, and is The extensive guidance addresses expected to be published shortly. the design and specification of

Updates to recognised diving certification ♦ IMCA Diver Medic ♦ HSE Approved Courses IMCA has recently issued three documents to members in respect of ♦ IMCA Trainee Air & Bell ♦ HSE at Work & the certification of diving personnel, each reflecting moves to enhance Diving Supervisor Appointed Person international recognition and thus ensure the flexibility and availability ♦ IMCA Diver Assessment ♦ HSE Offshore Medic of the labour market: ♦ IMCA ALST ♦ Advanced Medical Skills  certificates - information note IMCA D 05/07 sets ♦ ♦ DSV Audits MCA Medical Courses out the latest update to the list of recognised diver certificates, ♦ Personnel & Equipment ♦ RYA First Aid updating that included IMCA D 014 in the light of external changes ♦ Risk Assessments ♦ NPD Leadership  ♦ In-House Training ♦ Overseas Training Diving supervisors - IMCA has now signed agreements on mutual recognition of offshore diving supervisor certificates with ADAS Tel: +44 (0)1752-558080 Fax: +44 (0)1752-569090 Mob: +44 (0)7748-694339 (Australia) and DCBC (Canada) - see the updated IMCA D 04/07 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.interdive.co.uk  Diver medicals - IMCA is pleased to relay news on mutual Interdive Services Ltd, Stoke Damerel Business Centre, recognition agreements for diver medical certificates as set out in 3 & 3A Church Street, Stoke, Plymouth, Devon, PL3 4DT, UK information note IMCA D 06/07 12 | makingwaves | issue 43 - May 2007

Marine Division

IMCA delivering in the Americas Lifting update Americas Deepwater Section provides members with a forum to address the issues Lifting operations on vessels are fundamental to their that matter in their region and feed back into IMCA’s world-wide programme. working existence, ranging It’s now almost five years since from light loads in and around the Americas Deepwater Section the vessel to the staggeringly was established and there’s a new huge of topside dynamism emerging. modules. Not only that, but the moving decks of vessels, all While one of the initial roles was of the dynamic and to communicate better with environmental forces that are members about what IMCA was imposed on a lift and the doing at the global level, a key equipment and personnel aim was to facilitate new work operating it need to be and enable discussion on issues considered. Lifting operations specific to the region. are one of the busiest and Through the new quarterly most complex areas of meetings of the section as a members’ operations. whole, with presentations by Both the equipment used and guest speakers on topical issues, Marine focus SIMOPs types of operation vary IMCA is firmly establishing itself In particular, the section’s Marine The marine sub-group’s current greatly, so producing IMCA in the region among members Division sub-group, now led by focus is the development of draft guidance that is relevant to all and a wider audience. Mark Canada of Transocean, has guidance on simultaneous members has not been an easy Membership is also starting to reorganised and is now holding operations (SIMOPs), where two task. However, since issue 41, increase in the Americas. regular meetings to focus on key or more DP vessels are working when the work of the Crane US-based Helix Energy Solutions topics. in close proximity to each other. & Winch Operations Group and J Ray McDermott are Workgroup was introduced, One of its initiatives was to lead SIMOPs require an overall risk both ICO members participating detailed feedback has been the development of guidance on assessment, consideration of on IMCA’s Council, with key incorporated and updated annual DP trials for drilling rigs, regulatory/company requirements players such as Global Industries drafts reviewed. The guidance which is now underway. and development of a site-specific and Oceaneering also deeply is due to be passed for plan. This all has to be done involved. Recent new members The sub-group also contributes approval shortly, after which recognising the requirements of in all categories, such as Aker to global Marine Division work the group will turn its each vessel’s operations and Marine Contractors, BHP Billiton items, such as the current review attention to other work items. emergency response plans. and Chevron Shipping reflect the of the key Guidelines for the The workgroup has benefited growing interest in the region. Design and Operation of Members are invited to from broad participation, with Dynamically Positioned Vessels contribute to the SIMOPs IMCA’s involvement as a some 34 individuals involved, (IMCA M 103). At the sub- guidance, by providing example supporting organization of OTC representing companies group’s 27 April meeting, the procedures, decision matrices or (see cover) is intended to build engaged in a full range of latest draft was tabled for review other documents - contact on these successes and to help offshore and subsea lifting and useful feedback has been [email protected] to introduce IMCA to an even wider activities. received. get involved. audience. A number of the workgroup’s members are directly DP incidents report due soon employed in lifting operations and, while they cannot always The report on dynamic feature as significant initiating attend the meetings in person positioning system station- triggers for these events. for operational reasons, their keeping incidents for 2005 is For future years, it is hoped to input via e-mail and telephone due for publication this month. build on these reports by not has been invaluable. It sets out the analysis of 36 only encouraging more The workgroup has also reported incidents from drilling, reporting, but also by providing enlisted the expertise of dive support, ROV support, well more feedback on the incidents. Marine chairman relevant non-members, operations, flotel, pipelay and One area in which this could including crane manufacturers, offshore loading vessels. As in take place is that of lessons Pete Somner has been a test certification specialist previous years, each incident learnt, which would be included re-elected, unopposed, as and a wire rope consultant, to has been categorised as a major in the report together with the Chairman of the Marine Division help ensure the resulting loss of position (LOP1), minor initiating event and triggers. Management Committee industry guidance is widely loss of position (LOP2) or lost following his change of company. applicable, appropriate and time incident (LTI). IMCA is also looking at how useful for members. other organisations, such as He takes over the Technip seat Within this year’s report there CHIRP (the Confidential previously filled by Steve For more details on the Crane are 15 LOP1, 6 LOP2 and 15 Hazardous Incident Reporting Woodward on the committee, & Winch Operations LTI incidents, with computers Programme), handle reports and with Geir Karlsen co-opted as Workgroup, please contact and thrusters continuing to promulgate analysis. the new Subsea 7 representative. [email protected] issue 43 - May 2007 | makingwaves | 13

Offshore Survey Division

Shared use of vessel sensors Your partner in providing independent Second IMCA document complements earlier DGPS guide service to the offshore industry and the only IMCA-approved training provider to assist those involved in DP and survey operations based in Asia providing the full range of IMCA diving supervisor, LST and DMT courses. IMCA has just published Guidelines for the Shared Use of Vessel Providing you with unparalled solutions Sensors for DP and Survey Operations (IMCA S 010). Its purpose A Member of IMCA for your business is to provide guidance in highlighting the risks associated with Audits Training - IMCA sharing a vessel’s dynamic positioning systems for survey Diving Systems IMCA Diver Medic (DMT) operations and on the development of procedures to mitigate ROV Systems IMCA Diver Medic Refresher such risks. Safety Management Systems IMCA Trainee Air & Bell DP & Marine Vessels Diving Supervisor The guide briefly describes dynamic positioning classification Rig / MODU Audits IMCA Assistant Life Support Technician and requirements, before identifying various risks Consultancy IMCA Exam Refresher associated with shared use, describing various operational Equipment Valuation Training - SAFETY configurations and documentation requirements before setting Safety Management Technical Authorship NEBOSH International out considerations to be borne in mind by those developing Procedure Writing General Certificate procedures allowing for safe, secure and effective sharing Dive System Build IOSH Managing Safely arrangements to be implemented. An example risk assessment Project Risk Analysis IOSH Working Safely Project HAZIDS Risk Assessment is included in the appendix. Arbitration Client Subsea Safety & Diving Familiarisation The document’s conclusions and recommendations section Services provides useful guidance that can be used at all levels where Client Representatives Project Co-ordination shared operations may be being considered. Inspection Personnel SDPO & DPO The guidance (IMCA S 010) is being circulated now, with Diving System FMEA additional copies available for purchase (£10 to members/ HES Environmental Testing

£25 to non-members - see www.imca-int.com/publications). For more information contact us or visit our website Offshore Survey Division members can also download the www.kbassociates.org guidance for free via the members-only website. KB Associates Pte Ltd Box 5045, Loyang Offshore Supply Base, Loyang Crescent, Singapore 508988 Tel: +65 6546 0939/+65 6546 0952 Fax: +65 6546 3986 IMCA at Ocean Business Email: [email protected] IMCA members were out in Alongside the conference was force at the recent Offshore the Ocean Business 2007 Survey 07 conference held exhibition, supported by recently at the National IMCA. A variety of visitors Oceanography Centre, came along to the IMCA Southampton, UK. stand, enabling association staff to speak with active A full and varied technical members, those who might programme featured not previously have been presentations by a number of directly involved and a IMCA committee number of others in the representatives and other industry who were able to members, drawing much find out more about IMCA interest from all present. and its work. Survey professionals gather in Geilo IMCA was represented at the prestigious Geilo seminar of Norwegian offshore survey professionals, held in February, by consultant Gordon Johnstone. He made a well-received presentation on deepwater acoustic positioning, which included emphasis on the role of acoustic positioning in the Ormen Lange project, as well as an outline of the forthcoming IMCA guidelines on deepwater acoustic positioning. The IMCA Offshore Survey Division Management Committee is hoping to build upon the success of this presentation by contributing further technical papers at future events, helping to publicise the association’s role and guidance among the wider industry in Norway. 14 | makingwaves | issue 43 - May 2007

Remote Systems & ROV Division

ROV research proposals advancing Digital video - two years of progress IMCA liaising with leading universities to take forward In September 2005, IMCA With such technology projects to benefit ROV operator members published Digital Video Offshore: developing at a fast pace, at the The Remote Systems & ROV performance of ROVs in A Review of Current and Future time of publication IMCA noted Technologies (IMCA S 008/R 012). that it would be necessary to Division Management the future, particularly as undertake regular reviews to The advent of digital video has Committee, as part of its the industry moves into ensure the document remained brought with it a new era for 2007 work programme, has ever deeper waters up-to-date. the offshore industry. IMCA identified a number of areas  Composite materials - to in which engineering research developed this guide for the Members of the original address both and benefit of offshore contractors workgroup will therefore would be of potential benefit corrosion issues and their clients to provide an reconvene before the end of to ROV operating companies.  ‘Environmentally friendly’ understanding of digital video June to begin the review These include: hydraulic fluids technology, the potential process. benefits available over analogue Anybody wishing to submit  Umbilical corrosion - IMCA has written to a technology, practical applications feedback or to participate in operators have reported and the development of number of leading academic the workgroup should contact corrosion problems with industry standards. departments around the [email protected] deepwater umbilicals in world as it seeks to identify particular, with research an appropriate university or Annual ROV activity - trends for 2006 into causes and possible technical institution to prevention needed IMCA is currently compiling its the USA,West Africa and the conduct engineering research annual report on ROV activity, Asia-Pacific area.  - research into and development in one or building on the North Sea data It is also intended that the final compact, variable more of these areas, with collected since 1988. report will include analysis of buoyancy materials with funding identified over a two- For the second year running activity in four industry sectors low deterioration rates year period. the exercise has been extended - inspection, drill support, could help to reduce the More details on the research to include members’ ROV construction and cable-lay. overall weight and hence operations world-wide, proposals are available from To contribute, please contact ‘footprint’ on the mother reporting over regions such as [email protected] [email protected] vessel and improve the the Middle East, Mediterranean, issue 43 - May 2007 | makingwaves | 15

Spotlight on Roy Sijthoff

Roy Sijthoff is Senior Vice President - Deepwater Contracting of Helix Energy Solutions Group and has served as Chairman of the Americas Deepwater Section and a member of the Overall Management Committee since 2003. In this article, he discusses his ‘day job’ and provides a personal insight into the work the section is currently undertaking on behalf of members.

Please tell us a little about How did you get to where Another area of concern is What are the benefits to the Helix Energy Solutions Group you are in your career today? safety. I believe we have made industry from collective work and its activities significant strides in improving through IMCA? Cliché would be hard work, but safety offshore, but a major Helix Energy Solutions Group for me it has really been the concern is maintaining this IMCA has brought us together as Inc. is a leading marine people I have been blessed to progress. We need to find ways an industry to help us collectively contractor and operator of work with. This includes the to maintain safety awareness and to improve by sharing best offshore oil and gas properties. people I have worked for, with that is going to be a continuous practices and also to be able The company seeks to align the and those that have worked for process requiring innovative share our problems. This has interests of the producer and the me. Also the clients who have techniques. helped us as a community and contractor by investing in mature become friends over the years improves the work place for our offshore oil and gas properties with whom we have been able to What can be done about people. develop a partnership and trust. and proven undeveloped reserve them? plays where Helix Energy I would like to take this How do you see the future? Solutions Group adds value by opportunity to thank all of you We are doing much better now deploying vessels from its diverse that I have had the pleasure to in attracting people to our I believe the near term future is contracting fleet. This unique work with. exciting industry, I just hope it is very bright. There are many integration of marine contracting not too late. They will probably challenges out there waiting for I am very big on communication. and oil and gas operations is make some of the same mistakes us and I believe these motivate I believe that with good designed to add stability to that we did (for those of you that us. Our industry is safer than it communication a lot can be revenues and earnings in an have been doing this for a while), has ever been and, although not resolved in an amicable way. This industry as cyclical as energy. In I just hope that we leave them perfect, we are at least moving in means listening, which is some addition to our contracting and with systems that will allow them the right direction. times the hardest thing to do! production services, we provide, to make them much safer (i.e. through Helix RDS, extensive Unfortunately, our business is I would be negligent if I did not bring everyone home the way reservoir and well technology very cyclical and we are now in thank my family as well as they they came to the job). services to our external and one of the upward cycles. A have been very supportive internal customers. Another major component is downward cycle will come, but I throughout my career. finding the mentors for these just hope that it won’t be a deep one. I think we as an industry What does your current job new to the industry employees. What are the key issues are very wary of this and always involve? affecting the industry at the As for keeping up safety have one eye open for the signs. awareness, I do not have any Currently I am in charge of moment, particularly in your quick fixes. As I said previously Helix’s Deepwater Contracting region? this will be a continuous process. business unit. We call it the Although our traditional region deepwater group, but it really is has been the Gulf of Mexico, we all water depths because we still What can IMCA do about have made great leaps into the do a lot of work in water depths them? global market. less than 2,000 ft. The deepwater Although not part of the original group currently deploys two The one big challenge before us reeled pipelay vessels – Intrepid scope for IMCA, what we have is people. We as an industry have created is a massive library of and Express – and in early 2008 not managed our succession we plan to add an S-lay vessel, industry best practices and process well. As an industry we guidelines that will hopefully help Caesar, to our deepwater fleet. are great at building equipment The Intrepid is the most active those who follow and increase to meet our new challenges, but safety awareness to those new to reeled pipelay vessel in the Gulf we have often forgotten about of Mexico, but with the addition the industry by passing on the people we need to manage lessons learned. of the Express and the Caesar and operate these mega our business is evolving rapidly machines we are building. into a global one. AB AB Midsummer Forthcoming events Charity Ball

24 May This year’s IMCA ball takes place on 8 June 2007 at a new IMCA Asia-Pacific Section and rather special venue - Fyvie Castle, near Aberdeen. Singapore This National Trust for Scotland property set in stunning 8 June scenery will provide a magnificent and dramatic backdrop for Midsummer Charity Ball a glamorous evening of dinner, dancing and entertainment, Fyvie Castle,Aberdeen, UK with the opportunity for ballgoers to tour the castle as the 14 June evening begins. IMCA Americas Deepwater Section A record number of bookings has already been made and an Houston, USA excellent evening is expected. Don’t miss out! 4-7 September Offshore Europe AECC,Aberdeen, UK Book now at www.imca-int.com/events Visit IMCA on stand 851 5 September Europe & Africa Section Meeting & Lunch Reception alongside Offshore Europe AECC,Aberdeen, UK AB Annual Seminar 2007 6-7 November IMCA Annual Seminar: “New Frontiers in Marine Contracting” Paris, France New Frontiers in Marine Contracting

6-7 November 2007 Paris, France

An interesting and varied programme for this year’s annual seminar is being prepared, including:  Presentations - Keynote session on contracting issues - Plenary sessions for all delegates - Parallel sessions on marine and diving topics  Workshops - A variety of discussion sessions dedicated to key issues facing the industry  Exhibition - Supplier members of IMCA displaying their latest products and services  Social events and networking opportunities

For full details on forthcoming IMCA events, including downloadable brochures, online registration and an extended calendar, please visit: Booking due to open during June www.imca-int.com/events Full details to come at www.imca-int.com/events