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DEEPOCEAN GROUP
NEWSLETTER
2016 NUMBER 1
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CONTENTS
03
Intro
04 Ethics & Compliance
05 Events
06
HSE update
08
Technology
12 Operations
14
The fleet
16
People
20
DeepOcean in pictures
EDITOR
Hilde Solberg
COMMITTEE
Katie Johnson
Anna Masztalerek
Anna Kari Rasmussen
Claire Binns
Trond Hagland
Hilde Solberg
DESIGN
Garp design
PUBLISHED
15.02.16
INTRO
JUST CARE
– FOR YOUR COLLEAGUES
AND YOUR TEAM
In these difficult times our organization is being tested. I am confident that with our strong
culture, our focus on operational performance and our close-knit team spirit, we will pass this
challenging test. We will be even stronger when the fundamentals of the oil business improve.
We have just left the festive season behind
us and many of us have spent time with
our families and friends and have had the
chance to recharge our batteries. Some of
you didn’t have this opportunity since you
have been working on one of our operational vessels, which is part of life in the oilfield
services business.
The break gave me some time to reflect and
I have to admit that my thoughts focused
on the current status of the subsea market
and how it affects our organisation. We are
part of an industry where the playing field
has changed dramatically in 2015. Low oil
prices have triggered major cost cutting
programs that also have impacted our
company significantly. We started 2015 with
a re-organisation and have been through
tough cost cutting initiatives. Some of you
have witnessed dear and accomplished colleagues leave your team. The change from
long term predictable contracts to more
spot markets jobs has led to an even more
unpredictable work pattern for those of you
working offshore.
Despite the changes our clients acknowledge our outstanding operational performance and we have received excellent
feedback from our clients’ representatives.
DeepOcean’s strong teamwork culture and
our “will do” and “can do” attitude are key
to the our operational success. The tasks
we are given by our clients are often challenging, but in DeepOcean we have a desire
to take on exciting work tasks and deliver
results for our clients. In our daily work we
are not distracted by the tough commercial
environment. Having said that, when times
are tough the temperature sometimes gets
higher than what we are used to. In the heat
of the moment we may express ourselves
more emotional and less balanced, and we
might misinterpret what has been said. In
these situations it is important that we are
pragmatic and tolerant with each other. We
must try to listen to the intention behind the
words. With this we ensure that we get the
best out of each other and our teams.
In my work in the HR department I have
had many conversations with employees
who are at risk of losing their jobs. After
these conversations what really strikes me
is that despite the unfortunate message
they receive, they still emphasise the
good working environment at DeepOcean
and that they have enjoyed being part of
DeepOcean. The other day one employee
pointed out that our way of working and
working together was the same on each
vessel he had worked on. Another takeaway
that he emphasised was the fact that colleagues really care for each other. Especially
during these tough times colleagues stays in
touch also in periods when they are on leave.
January has come to an end and the festive
season seems far away. The environment
hasn’t changed, it is still very tough. However
this hasn’t impacted our ability to deliver
excellent performance in our projects and
to secure a fair share of the work available.
I am confident that with our strong culture,
our closed-knit family and our competent organisation we will pass this challenging test,
and that we will be even stronger when the
oil industry fundamentals improve again.
All the best for 2016!
Regards
Ingunn Iveland
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ETHICS &
COMPLIANCE
KEEPING CONNECTED
WITH OUR
ORGANIZATION’S
MISSION AND VALUES
Everyone has heard the old adage, “the cover-up is worse than the crime”. So why do we continue
to read news stories about organizations that knew—or should have known—about problems that
could endanger public safety and ultimately damage their company’s reputation?
A RASH OF RECALLS
COULD IT HAPPEN HERE?
DOING YOUR PART
A rash of recent recalls among auto-makers has brought this issue to the forefront
once again. Over the past couple of
years, several manufacturers have been
forced to recall thousands of vehicles, pay
millions in fines and admit that they have
endangered the lives of their customers,
as well as the environment.
Research shows that there are two reasons
why people don’t speak up or report issues:
the belief that nothing will be done, and
fear of retaliation. If employees at our
company have these concerns, then some
version of the scenario described above
could happen here.
To help protect our organization, our
employees and our reputation, let’s all
help each other to be sure to:
In one of the cases, it is documented that
the issue was discovered numerous times
and either ignored or buried. As with
most organizations in this situation, the
company is already facing serious reputational damage and heightened legal
risk due to an issue that was known and
left unaddressed.
So how do we prevent this and protect our
good name and reputation? Don’t ignore
or cover up a problem. As this case demonstrates, it rarely turns out well. If you
become aware of a problem or concern
that is not addressed or appropriately
resolved, it is important that you speak
up. And, if you are a manager, you have a
responsibility to take action to ensure that
the right people are involved to properly
investigate the situation.
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INTEGRITY
is doing the right thing.
Even when no one is watching.
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Work issues to a satisfactory outcome
Recognize inappropriate pressure and
be aware of the messages you send
Provide clear direction and make good
and timely decisions
Watch for red flags
Hold others accountable to the same
high standards, while showing respect
Cultivate and practice good communication skills and establish an open
environment where retaliation is not
tolerated
If you don’t believe the issue has been
satisfactorily resolved, use another
of the multiple available resources
to report your concern, including the
Ethics Hotline
Be a great role model—do what’s right,
even when it is difficult
Authors: The Compliance Team
ETHICS & COMPLIANCE
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EXHIBITIONS AND
CONFERENCES 2016
DeepOcean will be present at various exhibitions and conferences in 2016
Oceanology Int. 2016
London Excel 15.- 17. March 2016
UTC 2016
Bergen, Norway 14.- 16. June 2016
ONS2016
Stavanger, Norway 29. Aug. - 1. Sept.
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HSE
INTEGRATION
OF DEEPOCEAN
MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
Following on from the re-organisation of DeepOcean in Q1 of 2015 an internal project was
established to integrate our Quality Management System. The project commenced in April
2015 and the initial phase is now reaching its final stages. The result of this project is to
provide one set of DeepOcean governing procedures which will form the basis of a common
Business Management System.
The scope of the project was to integrate existing documentation and procedures belonging to DeepOcean AS and DeepOcean
UK into one company wide management system originating from
mutually agreed GNS work processes and procedures.
The two existing DeepOcean Management Systems have been
certified under independent accreditations with DNV-GL, which
is not an efficient or cost effective approach for the organisation.
We need to work more effectively and efficiently as a business
moving forward, therefore the goal has been to establish one
management system for the organisation with one external accreditation to ISO Standards. The DNV-GL Audit, and hence our
important milestone, will be undertaken on 9th to 11th February.
HSE
The Project Team has worked closely with all of our internal departments to achieve our goal, and the outcome of the project
is a common platform of approximately 500 procedures and
corresponding forms, checklists, templates etc. which within the
coming weeks will be made available for the entire organisation.
The common platform we are currently using to store all documentation on is the Group Intranet Site. A presentation covering
access to the new integrated procedures is provided on the Site.
The project team has consisted of Jemma Bell, Tim Dunwell,
Alan Middleton, Claire Binns and Anna Kari Rasmussen.
Authors: Ann Kari Rasmussen, Project Manager, NO
Claire Binns, HSEQS Manager, UK
The Project steering group consisted of John Marius Trøen,
Mads R. Bårdsen and Ottar Mæland.
The project still has a significant challenge ahead to ensure
all documents are approved and issued to allow them to be
uploaded onto the Group Intranet Site, however at this stage
the project team would like to thank all Departments in the
organisation for their ongoing cooperation and effort so far
during this 9 month process of integration.
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TECHNOLOGY
NEXT
GENERATION
SURVEY ROV
Building on our world leading track record and experience
in ROV pipeline inspection surveys, DeepOcean has recently
developed a new type of survey ROV.
After several years of concept development
and engineering, the new SUPERIOR ROV
was delivered to DeepOcean from Kystdesign in June 2015. The main design features
of the ROV were as follows:
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The ROV also features a new retractable Pipetracker frame which allows an
instant change from pipetracker surveys
to surveys of exposed pipeline. The new
design of this frame also removes the
traditional booms that have affected MBE
data close to the pipe.
The modular approach allows a significant flexibility in operation modes for the
vehicle. Three main modes of operation
are envisaged: The modular approach
allows a significant flexibility in operation
modes for the vehicle. Three main modes
of operation are envisaged:
Increased speed and stability as
result of hydrodynamic shape.
Target speed 4 knots at 1000m
water depth.
Improved positioning - autotrack
capability.
Increased stability through TMS
auto positioning
20% increased data quality
through significant improvements
of signal/noise ratio
The final design chosen is a modular solution
comprising a large main ROV body (5.5 x 2.5
x 1.3m , LWH) with a 90 cm survey skid that is
attached below the ROV.
The illustrations to the right shows the final
design in the two main configurations, with
and without the skid (or bottom frame) which
allows attachment of camera booms for video
cameras, CP stabber arm, as well as other
equipment requiring a skid (like geotechnical
equipment or the PanGeo SBI, for example)
Superior ROV final design showing configuration with bottom frame and new
pipetracker frame (left) and ROV in high speed configuration without skid (right)
TECHNOLOGY
MODE 1 : SEABED MAPPING
This type of survey is performed without the bottom frame and
typically utilises Dualhead Multibeam echosounder, Sidescan
sonar and Sub-bottom profiler. Flying height is normally from
20-30 m above seabed.
The above mentioned methodology and equipment does not
require the Superior ROV, it can be utilised from any ROV that
can carry the equipment, however the Superior ROV will of
course have a significant cost benefit in terms of the increased
speed in this mode.
With the Superior ROV this type of surveys will be performed in
speeds between 4-6 knots, depending on water depth and data
requirements. The main input parameters are alongtrack and
across data density requirements for the MBE data and object
detection requirements for the sidescan sonar.
MODE 2 : ACOUSTIC PIPELINE INSPECTION
MODE 3 : VISUAL PIPELINE INSPECTION (GVI)
With the skid installed and carrying pipetracker, camera booms
and CP stabber arm, the Superior ROV is also able to perform
the traditional GVI pipeline inspection mode required for areas
where close visual inspection with video cameras looking under
the pipe is required. This mode is illustrated below:
Acoustic pipeline inspection has traditionally been performed
using SSS only (In BP called GI – General Imaging surveys),
running a line offset to the pipeline position and assessing
pipeline position/stability and burial/freespan status from the
sidescan records. Several pipeline operators have recently
started employing a new methodology which allows a combination of acoustic and visual inspection. Flying right above the
pipe at 5-7m altitude, traditional sensors like MBE and SSS gives
good definition of targets and seabed features along the pipeline
corridor. In addition, a new tools, a combined imaging system
consisting of still cameras and laser profilers providing high
resolution pictures from above as well as ultra high density 3D
point clouds over the pipeline. In combination, this allows a very
detailed inspection analysis to be carried out at significantly
higher speeds than the traditional video surveys (GVI).
Below are two data examples showing the level of detail that can
be obtained from stills pictures and laser system.
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TECHNOLOGY
The Superior ROV will be able to perform this type of survey at
a higher speed than previous ROVs. It should however be noted
here that this mode is normally performed at significantly lower
speeds than the two above, as there are several limiting factors
depending on client requirements and conditions along the
pipeline:
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speed requirements for freespan analysis
visibility in water
pipeline burial depth
CP stabbing requirements
Sea current
abundance of fish following ROV
etc
The Superior ROV is at the moment being tested for another
client on a pipeline inspection project, and as soon as the
results from this test are available, DeepOcean will be happy
to present them to BP and to discuss in more detail how the
experiences can be utilised to provide even more efficient ROV
surveys in the future.
The picture to the left is taken today during the inshore testing.
ITMS CONCEPT
As part of the SUPERIOR concept, DeepOcean has also
developed a new and innovative solution for an intelligent
Tether Management System (iTMS). By combining a new design
of the TMS body with a semi-autonomous control system, the
iTMS will release the ROV from the umbilical forces and automatically maintain optimal position with regards to the vessel.
In combination with the hydrodynamic ROV design and powerful
thrusters this will result in the fastest and most stable ROV on
the market.
This part of the ROV concept is is not completed, it will continue
only after final tests of the Superior has been performed at
water depths down to at least 2000m.
Launched from Volstad Surveyor
Author:
Author: Trond Hagland, GTO Survey and Geotechnics
TECHNOLOGY
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OPERATIONS
OUR CURRENT
OPERATIONS
A: DEEP HELDER
B: SEA TERRA GMBI
C: VESSEL CHARTER-UXO
A MAERSK RECORDER
C CT OFFSHORE
P RENEWABLES
A DEEP WAVE
C LAID UP
P N/A
A DEEP INVESTIGATOR
C GEOQUIP
P BB CHARTER
A DEEP VISION
C ITHACA
P FPSO INSPECTION, ATHEMA
A REM FORZA
C TULLOW
P IMR
A EDDA FLORA
C MULTIPLE CLIENTS
P N/A
A VOLSTAD SURVEYOR
C IDLE
P N/A
A REM OCEAN
C STATOIL
P IMR
A HAVILA PHOENIX
C VANOord
P GEMINI WINDFARM
A GO PEGASUS
C PRYSMIAN
P WESTERN LINK
A ARBOL GRANDE
A DEEP ENDEAVOUR
A CBO CAMPOS
C DIAVAZ
C TRANSIT
C PETROBRAS
P IMR
P N/A
P SURVEY
A ATLANTIC CHALLENGER
C DIAVAZ
P IMR
OPERATIONS
DeepOcean operations continue around the world, with projects since the last newsletter performed in the Gulf of Mexico, Brazil, the Greater North Sea, Africa and the
Far East. Operations included IMR, Survey, Subsea Installation, Construction and
Trenching for a range of customers, including a number of long-term contracts.
A VOLANTIS
KEY
C TECHNIP
P CONSTRUCTION SUPPORT
A = ASSET
C = CLIENT
P = PROJECT
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THE FLEET
VESSEL OF
THE YEAR
The Vessel of the Year Campaign was launched in January
2015. It’s main purpose was to recognize excellent
performance against pre-defined scoring criteria.
The qualifying vessels are assessed against the following:
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Total Recordable Injury Frequency Rate
Successful close out of Safety Observation Cards
Number of Environmental Releases
Vessel Operational Uptime
Client Feedback
The overall winner of the campaign for 2015 is the Deep Vision.
The vessel will be presented with an award by our CEO Bart Heijermans, which
will include a commemorative plaque.
CONGRATULATIONS!
1
THE FLEET
Vessel of the Year Campaign 2015
Final Vessel Performance Data
CLOSED OUT SOC PERCENTAGE
100%
90%
91%
85%
80%
72%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
Deep Vision
Atlantic Challenger
REM Forza
ENVIRONMENTAL FREQUENCY RATE
5.00
4.45
4.50
4.00
3.50
3.00
2.50
2.00
1.50
1.00
0.50
0.00
Vessel
of the Year
Campaign 2015
0.00
Deep Vision
0.00
Atlantic Challenger
REM Forza
Final Vessel Performance Data
VESSEL UPTIME PERCENTAGE
100.00%
99.88%
95.00%
90.00%
89.61%
83.42%
85.00%
80.00%
75.00%
Deep Vision
Atlantic Challenger
REM Forza
TRIF
2.50
2.22
2.00
1.50
1.00
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Deep Vision
Atlantic Challenger
REM Forza
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PEOPLE
CONTINUING TO
INVEST IN OUR
FUTURE TALENT
Earlier this year, our 2013 Graduates completed their 2-year programme
and were all successful in gaining positions within Project Engineering and
Geotechnical Engineering with their efforts and talents having been recognised
internally and well as externally with clients and professional institutes.
Our Graduate Programmes play an
important role in developing our business
capability, and the benefits have certainly
been recognised within our UK Teams.
Our 2014 Graduates have now embarked on
their final year. Ming Tsang, Graduate Structural Engineer commented, “A lot of support
is provided by the Company for further development as an Engineer, and this was a
major factor in the joining DeepOcean, especially as I was keen to achieve Chartered
status with the Insititute of Mechanical Engineering (IMechE).”
The graduate in intake for 2015 marks the
largest ever for the UK business and follows
the success of the previous years.
Having received over 500 applications to
join the scheme, and whittling those to a
short list of 50 for first stage interview,
the candidates were subject to a robust
interview and assessment process prior to
any final decisions. As expected, the calibre
of candidates was exceptional and with
project awards at the end of Q3 and start of
Q4, we have 6 Graduate Project Engineers,
1 Graduate Geotechnical Engineer and 1 GIS
Graduate Engineer, who joined the Company
at the end of November 2015.
Author: Katie Johnson, HR Manager, UK
PEOPLE
Conrad Guyatt, Engineering Manager in
Darlington, said “The calibre of candidates
applying this year was once again excellent, and we are pleased to have secured so
many high-quality Engineers to undertake
our graduate programme. The opportunities
for graduates at DeepOcean are extremely
varied, from Engineering to other Operational and Commercial functions. We have
seen the benefits from previous years which
is both testament to the scheme and the
individuals involved. “
The 2-year programme will see graduates
deployed into life at DeepOcean on a rotation
scheme, gaining valuable experience in a
number of functions both operationally
and commercially, as well as spending time
offshore working on DeepOcean projects
around the world.
During their first 3 weeks, they were
provided with a fast-track introduction to
DeepOcean operations, as well as a tour
of the Offshore Energy supply chain in
the North East of England, with visits to
DeepOcean partners including SMD and
JDR Cable Systems among others.
Congratulations to our Classes of 2013
and 2014, and welcome the Class of 2015.
We hope you enjoy the interesting challenges ahead and wish you success with
your careers.
GREETINGS FROM
HAUGESUND
In DeepOcean’s office in Haugesund, there has been a tradition for several years to sing the St. Lucy song in the morning of the 13th of
December, on one of the darkest days of the year. Last year was no exception.
ST LUCY’S DAY
Saint Lucy’s Day is on December 13, in Advent. Her feast
once coincided with the Winter Solstice, the shortest day
of the year before calendar reforms, so her feast day has
become a festival of light. St. Lucy’s Day is celebrated
most commonly in Scandinavia, with their long dark
winters, where it is a major feast day, and in Italy, with each
emphasizing a different aspect of the story.
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In Scandinavia, where Lucy is called Lucia, she is
represented as a woman in a white dress and red sash with
a crown or wreath of candles on her head. In both Norway
and Sweden, girls dressed as Lucy carry rolls and cookies
in procession as songs are sung. Even boys take part in the
procession as well, playing different roles associated with
Christmas. It is said that to vividly celebrate St. Lucy’s Day
will help one live the long winter days with enough light.
In Italy, Saint Lucy’s Day is a church feast day dedicated
to Lucia of Syracuse (died 304), also known as Saint Lucy,
and is observed on 13 December.[2] A special devotion to
St. Lucy is practiced in the Italian regions of Lombardy,
Emilia-Romagna, Veneto, Friuli Venezia Giulia, TrentinoAlto Adige, in the north of the country, and Sicily, in the
south, as well as in Croatian coastal region of Dalmatia.
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CHRISTMAS
WORKSHOP
Christmas is all about traditions, at least for the fortunate majority of us. The DeepOcean
Christmas Workshop was initiated by the welfare committee some years ago; a gathering to
and for the future coming subsea stars; the DeepOcean kids.
Way back, in its founding years, the workshop was held in the galley
in the former DeepOcean premises, where the kids put together
seaweed, sticks, stones and tumbleweed forming father Christmas,
angels and what not.
Since then, the kids have grown older, now forming a part of the
management. DeepOcean has grown remarkably over the last 10
years, both in revenue, personnel and kilos of Christmas porridge.
In short, the Christmas workshop had to change premises to cope
with the demand, it is a very popular venue.
Thursday, December 10th, in direct continuation of work, Høvleriet
hosted 110 of us, of which half, the junior management, were children
in the age of 1 to 10 years old. The 110 was split in to 10 tables, making
a basis for merging both children and adults in an informal way.
The venue kicked off with porridge, gingerbread and lemonade.
Both the porridge and loose gear for the workshop had been made
ready prior to mobilisation as key learnings from previous years;
feed the kids first, saving a lot of arguments and near misses.
After the mammals had been fed, spoons were replaced with glue,
scissors, cardboard, polyester, glitter and coffee.
The workshop itself was a huge success, keeping the children busy
for nearly two hours making all sorts of crafts; Santas, Christmas
trees, beads and other unidentifiable (UOI), but cute objects. There
were quite some handy and nitty-gritty details made illustrating
skills that will benefit the Company for years to come; maybe a
future ROV pilot (fingertip sensitivity is key) or a desktop workhorse
(for the ones with endurance and detail planning).
As a new initiative, all of us brought giveaways instead of getting one.
These giveaways will benefit the less fortunate children in our local
community. In that respect, representatives from The Salvation Army
gave a heartbreaking story about the reality for many of us – not
having the opportunities and privileges we often take for granted.
PEOPLE
Thanks to the workshop committee:
Espen Nordahl, Camilla Steinsland,
Laila Thorvik, Marianne Eilertsen and
Kristine Frette
Author: Espen Nordahl, Lead Engineer
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THANK YOU TO ALL DEEPOCEAN EMPLOYEES
WHO CONTRIBUTED TO THIS EDITION
SUPERIOR SURVEY ROV
Arild Ness
VOLSTAD SURVEYOR AND
HAVILA JUPITER
Lars Martin Thuestad
VOLSTAD SURVEYOR
Arild Ness
VOLANTIS, undock
Kevin Wong
VOLANTIS, Labuan Shipyards
Kevin Wong
VOLANTIS, UT-1 Load Test
Kevin Wong
VOLANTIS, Dry Dock
Kevin Wong
VOLANTIS, UT-1 Load Test
Kevin Wong
VOLANTIS, Dry Dock
Kevin Wong
Please send input for consideration to
your local HR/Communications team or
directly to Hilde Solberg.
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