The construction project completed the eight Q-flexes and six Q-maxes vessels which started in 2006 at three different ship yards located in South Korea, Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co. Ltd. and Samsung Heavy Industries shipyard at Geoje Island and Hyundai Heavy Industries located at Ulsan. This outstanding achievement could not have happened without the emphasis on safety and teamwork throughout the project. For Train 4 vessels, the construction team has delivered four of the eight veseels without a Lost Time Incident, accruing 9.7 million man-hours with an LTI rate of 0.184. For Train five five of the six vessels were completed LTI- free. This is a remarkable achievement which exceeds the industry standards and can be considered industry leading performance. These vessels are built to deliver liquefied natural gas produced from Qatargas 2 Train 4 and Train 5. The Q-Flex and the even larger Q-Max are a new generation of LNG mega-ships. The Q-Max has 80 percent and Q-Flex 50% more capacity than conventional LNG carriers with about 40 percent lower energy requirements due to the economies of scale created by their size and the efficiency of the engines.
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Qatargas 2 ships all delivered
This week marks the completion of Qatargas 2 shipping construction project with the delivery of the 14th ship.
The construction project completed the eight Q-flexes and six Q-maxes vessels which started in 2006 at three different ship yards located in South Korea, Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co. Ltd. and Samsung Heavy Industries shipyard at Geoje Island and Hyundai Heavy Industries located at Ulsan. This outstanding achievement could not have happened without the emphasis on safety and teamwork throughout the project. For Train 4 vessels, the construction team has delivered four of the eight veseels without a Lost Time Incident, accruing 9.7 million man-hours with an LTI rate of 0.184. For Train five five of the six vessels were completed LTI- free. This is a remarkable achievement which exceeds the industry standards and can be considered industry leading performance. These vessels are built to deliver liquefied natural gas produced from Qatargas 2 Train 4 and Train 5. The Q-Flex and the even larger Q-Max are a new generation of LNG mega-ships. The Q-Max has 80 percent and Q-Flex 50% more capacity than conventional LNG carriers with about 40 percent lower energy requirements due to the economies of scale created by their size and the efficiency of the engines.Read More
The construction project completed the eight Q-flexes and six Q-maxes vessels which started in 2006 at three different ship yards located in South Korea, Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co. Ltd. and Samsung Heavy Industries shipyard at Geoje Island and Hyundai Heavy Industries located at Ulsan. This outstanding achievement could not have happened without the emphasis on safety and teamwork throughout the project. For Train 4 vessels, the construction team has delivered four of the eight veseels without a Lost Time Incident, accruing 9.7 million man-hours with an LTI rate of 0.184. For Train five five of the six vessels were completed LTI- free. This is a remarkable achievement which exceeds the industry standards and can be considered industry leading performance. These vessels are built to deliver liquefied natural gas produced from Qatargas 2 Train 4 and Train 5. The Q-Flex and the even larger Q-Max are a new generation of LNG mega-ships. The Q-Max has 80 percent and Q-Flex 50% more capacity than conventional LNG carriers with about 40 percent lower energy requirements due to the economies of scale created by their size and the efficiency of the engines.
Subsea 7 scores US$200 million Petrobras contract
Niteroi, Brazil: Subsea engineering and construction company Subsea 7 (OSE: SUB) has been awarded a US$200 million contract from Petrobras for the Tambau Urugua and P-56 developments in the deepwater Santos and Campos Basins offshore Brazil.
The Tambau Urugua field is in the Santos Basin, around 130 kilometers (80.7 miles) southeast of the Rio de Janeiro State coast, in water depths of 1,300 meters (4,265 ft). The P-56 development is in the Campos Basin, 320 kilometers (198.8 miles) east off the Rio de Janeiro State coast in water depths of 1,670 meters (5,479 ft). The Tambau Urugua scope of work is to engineer, install and commission two 12-inch rigid steel 14.5 kilometer (nine mile) long client supplied gas flowlines and associated subsea equipment. The P-56 project scope is to engineer, procure, install and commission two 12-inch rigid steel 13 kilometer (eight mile) long oil export pipelines, connecting the P-56 semisubmersible platform for the P-38 floating production, storage and offloading vessel, and one 10-inch rigid steel 8.6 kilometer (5.3 mile) gas export pipeline from the P-56 platform to the P-51 semisubmersible platform. Subsea 7 will supply the pipelines and pipeline end terminations. The offshore pipeline installation campaign will take place during 2010, carried out by one of Subsea 7's pipeline installation vessels.Read More
The Tambau Urugua field is in the Santos Basin, around 130 kilometers (80.7 miles) southeast of the Rio de Janeiro State coast, in water depths of 1,300 meters (4,265 ft). The P-56 development is in the Campos Basin, 320 kilometers (198.8 miles) east off the Rio de Janeiro State coast in water depths of 1,670 meters (5,479 ft). The Tambau Urugua scope of work is to engineer, install and commission two 12-inch rigid steel 14.5 kilometer (nine mile) long client supplied gas flowlines and associated subsea equipment. The P-56 project scope is to engineer, procure, install and commission two 12-inch rigid steel 13 kilometer (eight mile) long oil export pipelines, connecting the P-56 semisubmersible platform for the P-38 floating production, storage and offloading vessel, and one 10-inch rigid steel 8.6 kilometer (5.3 mile) gas export pipeline from the P-56 platform to the P-51 semisubmersible platform. Subsea 7 will supply the pipelines and pipeline end terminations. The offshore pipeline installation campaign will take place during 2010, carried out by one of Subsea 7's pipeline installation vessels.
Singapore's EOC bags Brunei deal
Singapore's Emas Offshore Construction said it has won a five-year contract worth up to US$68 million to provide a heavy-lift accommodation crane barge to an operator in Brunei.
EOC said it will provide the vessel Lewek Conqueror from March 2009 to "one of the world’s largest oil exploration and production companies operating in Brunei". Shell and Total are the two major players in Brunei. Lim Kwee Keong, EOC’s chief executive, said he expected demand for its offshore construction and production services to remain firm, and that the new charter will contribute positively to earnings from the second half of 2009. EOC is 48.9% owned by Ezra Holdings, and is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange.Read More
EOC said it will provide the vessel Lewek Conqueror from March 2009 to "one of the world’s largest oil exploration and production companies operating in Brunei". Shell and Total are the two major players in Brunei. Lim Kwee Keong, EOC’s chief executive, said he expected demand for its offshore construction and production services to remain firm, and that the new charter will contribute positively to earnings from the second half of 2009. EOC is 48.9% owned by Ezra Holdings, and is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange.
First Russian-built trimaran
Russian naval architecture bureau Zelendolsk has unveiled a new trimaran design, also to be the first trimaran in Russia.
Project 21632, or ‘Tornado’ will be a 600-tonne displacement ship, and is a further development of project 21630, ‘Buyan’, which has now been commissioned with the Russian Navy’s Caspian Flotilla. ‘Buyan’ is one of the new ships to be designed and commissioned after the collapse of the Soviet Union. Like ‘Buyan’, the ‘Tornado’ will have missile complexes with Uran-E or Yanhont missiles.Read More
Project 21632, or ‘Tornado’ will be a 600-tonne displacement ship, and is a further development of project 21630, ‘Buyan’, which has now been commissioned with the Russian Navy’s Caspian Flotilla. ‘Buyan’ is one of the new ships to be designed and commissioned after the collapse of the Soviet Union. Like ‘Buyan’, the ‘Tornado’ will have missile complexes with Uran-E or Yanhont missiles.
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
DP World Constanta achieves International Security Standard
Constanta, Romania: - Global marine terminal operator DP World has achieved the international standard ISO 28000:2007 certification in supply chain security management at its Constanta South Container Terminal on the Black Sea.
The terminal joins a growing list of certified DP World terminals – this certification is the 21st DP World operated terminal to be certified as complying with the independently audited standard for supply chain security management which DP World is rolling out through its global network of terminals. The certification was undertaken and awarded by TUV Rheinland Japan Ltd. Commenting on the achievement, Rowan Bullock, General Manager of DP World Constanta said, “We are proud and pleased to be the only Black Sea terminal to receive this certification. We are committed to offering the best possible service to our customers and this international recognition of our security management system underlines to our customers that robust systems are in place to provide for the safety of their cargo and people using the terminal facilities.” DP World regards security as a core service to its customers and is implementing the international standard throughout its network of 49 terminals.
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Nakilat gets new Q-Max LNG carrier
Another of the world’s largest and most advanced Q-Max LNG carriers was delivered to Qatar Gas Transport Company (Nakilat) and chartered on long term contract to Qatargas Operating Company Limited at Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co. Ltd., Okpo shipyard on Geoje Island.
The Nakilat owned Q-Max LNG Carrier Al Samriya (263,000 CBM) will be used to ship LNG produced by Qatar Liquefied Gas Company Limited (II), known as Qatargas 2, to customers in Europe. The Q-Flex and the even larger Q-Max are a new generation of LNG mega-ships. The Q-Max has 80 percent more capacity than conventional LNG carriers with about 40 percent lower energy requirements due to the economies of scale created by their size and the efficiency of the engines. Q-Max LNG carriers are unique and purpose built for Nakilat and allow for more efficient transport of Qatar’s natural gas to markets throughout the world. Qatargas 2 shareholders are Qatar Petroleum, ExxonMobil Qatargas II Limited and Total E&P Qatargas II Holdings Ltd.Read More
The Nakilat owned Q-Max LNG Carrier Al Samriya (263,000 CBM) will be used to ship LNG produced by Qatar Liquefied Gas Company Limited (II), known as Qatargas 2, to customers in Europe. The Q-Flex and the even larger Q-Max are a new generation of LNG mega-ships. The Q-Max has 80 percent more capacity than conventional LNG carriers with about 40 percent lower energy requirements due to the economies of scale created by their size and the efficiency of the engines. Q-Max LNG carriers are unique and purpose built for Nakilat and allow for more efficient transport of Qatar’s natural gas to markets throughout the world. Qatargas 2 shareholders are Qatar Petroleum, ExxonMobil Qatargas II Limited and Total E&P Qatargas II Holdings Ltd.
Phase One of Marina Completed by Dubai Maritime City
With the Dubai International Boat Show 2009 approaching in a few days, Dubai Maritime City, the world’s first purpose-built maritime centre and part of the Dubai World Group of companies, has announced a major milestone in the project’s development; the completion of phase one of its marina comprising 44 berths.
A total of 1,000 berths are set to be featured within Dubai Maritime City, adding a significant number to the much-needed space required for leisure boats and crafts that are expected to enter the market over the next few years. Officials within DMC estimate that around 30,000 to 50,000 new boats poised to be berthed at Dubai in the next 5 years. The initial 44 berths will be used by Dubai Maritime City to test the impact of water movement around the City and the stability of boats within its marina. It will also house a number of vessels owned and operated by Dubai Maritime City Authority, which is responsible for the regulation of the maritime industry within the Emirate of Dubai. Dubai Maritime City is an integrated maritime facility that caters to all requirements of the global maritime industry, including the region's fast-growing boating community. On completion, the maritime complex will feature six expertly master planned precincts: Harbour Offices, Harbour Residences, Maritime Centre, Marina District, Industrial Precinct and Dubai Maritime City Campus, each designed to provide world-class infrastructure facilities to different maritime industry players.Read More
A total of 1,000 berths are set to be featured within Dubai Maritime City, adding a significant number to the much-needed space required for leisure boats and crafts that are expected to enter the market over the next few years. Officials within DMC estimate that around 30,000 to 50,000 new boats poised to be berthed at Dubai in the next 5 years. The initial 44 berths will be used by Dubai Maritime City to test the impact of water movement around the City and the stability of boats within its marina. It will also house a number of vessels owned and operated by Dubai Maritime City Authority, which is responsible for the regulation of the maritime industry within the Emirate of Dubai. Dubai Maritime City is an integrated maritime facility that caters to all requirements of the global maritime industry, including the region's fast-growing boating community. On completion, the maritime complex will feature six expertly master planned precincts: Harbour Offices, Harbour Residences, Maritime Centre, Marina District, Industrial Precinct and Dubai Maritime City Campus, each designed to provide world-class infrastructure facilities to different maritime industry players.
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