Dolphin Nov-Dec 2012.pdf - Jurong Shipyard Pte Ltd

Cover story A rig tour for the VIPs onboard West Tucana. Welcoming Lady Sponsor Mrs Kjersti Holmvik (third from right), Seadrill’s Legaland Contract Manager, and distinguished guests with a traditional lion danceperformance. Lady Sponsor Mrs Kjersti Holmvik officiating the naming of West Tucana with (fromleft) Mr Alf Ragnar Lovdal, Seadrill Management's Senior Vice President of Asia Pacific,Mr Wong Weng Sun, Sembcorp Marine’s President & CEO, and Mr Alex Monsen,Seadrill’s Vice President of Projects and Asset Development. Memento presentation to mark the significant occasion. A hearty toast to the success of West Tucana. Thumbs up to the close cooperation between Seadrill and Jurong Shipyard.Nov-Dec 20123

around the yardsAnother Prosafe Accommodation RigJurong Shipyard has firmed up a US$295.2 million contract in November 2012 to build a second harshenvironmentsemi-submersible accommodation rig for Prosafe, following a Letter of Intent announced earlierin October this year.The rig will be based on the GVA 3000Edesign, similar to the first rig Safe Boreaswhich Jurong Shipyard is currentlyconstructing. Scheduled for delivery nolater than end 2014, the GVA 3000Edesign semi-submersible accommodationrig is capable of operating gangwayconnected in deep water and in harshenvironments alongside fixed platforms,floating platforms and floating productionand offloading vessels, with a fullcomplement of deck cranes and firefightingcapabilities.Suitable for harsh-environment operationsin the Norwegian Continental Shelf, the450-person capacity dynamic positioningclass 3 rig with 12 point mooring will bebuilt in compliance with stringent Norwegianoffshore health and safety standards.Jurong Shipyard will also grant twoadditional options to Prosafe, bringing thetally to three options of accommodationsemi-submersible newbuilds. The twooptions can be designed for the NorwegianContinental Shelf or for worldwideoperations outside of Norway.Mr William Gu, Jurong Shipyard's GeneralManager of Offshore Division, said: “Thisrepeat order is an affirmation of the strongfoundation of trust and synergy betweenJurong Shipyard and Prosafe.”“I am confident that both the Prosafe and JurongShipyard project teams will leverage on the closecooperation and strong teamwork to achieve thetimely construction of these accommodation semisubmersibleswhile meeting the stringent standardsof quality, safety and reliability.” Marking a strong partnership: Mr Robin T D Laird (seated, left), Prosafe Offshore’sManaging Director, Mr Wong Weng Sun (seated, right), Sembcorp Marine’s President& CEO, Mr William Gu (standing, first right), Jurong Shipyard's General Managerof Offshore Division, together with key representatives from Prosafe and JurongShipyard.Mr Karl Ronny Klungtvedt,Prosafe’s Chief Executive Officer.OOGTK Takes Delivery of FPSO Cidade de ItajaiOOG-TKP FPSO GmbH & Co (OOGTK) has taken ownership of the Floating Production Storage and Offloadingvessel – FPSO Cidade de Itajai – in November 2012. Sealing the FPSO delivery: Mr Rodrigo Lemos, OOGTK's Project Director, andMr William Gu, Jurong Shipyard’s General Manager of Offshore Division.Converted from the Aframax tanker Arc II, the vessel iscapable of producing 80,000 barrels per day of oil. Upondeployment, the FPSO will be operated by OOGTK oncharter to Petrobras at the Tiro and Sidon Field, offshoreBrazil. Sail-away of FPSO Cidade de Itajai.Nov-Dec 20125

around the yardsStrike-steel for Noble’s JU3000N RigNoble Corporation and Jurong Shipyard marked the strike-steel ceremony for Noble's sixth Friede & Goldman(F&G) JU3000N jack-up rig on December 31, 2012. Mr Peter Richardson, Noble’s Project Director for Newbuild Jack-ups, andMr Feng Hou Bing, Jurong Shipyard’s Project Director for Noble Jack-upProjects, witnessing the strike-steel ceremony. Commemorating the first steel-cut for Noble's sixth JU3000N rig.Built based on the F&G JU3000N design, this rig is the final unit in a series of six high-specification harsh-environment jack-upsunder construction by Jurong Shipyard for Noble. The jack-up rig will be capable of operating in water depths of 400 feet and drillingto depths of 35,000 feet.Star Arrival of Sirius VoyagerJurong Shipyard welcomed Sirius Voyager – another vessel from alliance partner Chevron Shipping CompanyLLC – when she stayed at the yard from October to November 2012, three years after her last visit.Major works carried out on the156,382 dwt tanker, which measures274.50m x 50.04m x 25.16m, comprisedhull blasting and painting, overhaulon the main engine and cargo systemvalves, and cargo lines testing. As partof the operation, the yard also performedcargo system piping inspection as wellas fire and foam piping renewal.Working seamlessly together, theChevron and Jurong alliance teamspartnered closely to ensure the repairsproceeded smoothly and according tothe highest quality and safety standardsprior to the vessel's departure inNovember. All ready for her next voyage.Nov-Dec 20127

around the yardsFCC Cruise Ship Contract from Royal CaribbeanReinforcing its reputation as one of the world’s leading shipyards in the cruise ship repair, refurbishmentand conversion segment, Sembcorp Marine’s subsidiary Sembawang Shipyard has been awarded a FavouredCustomer Contract (FCC) in December 2012 by Royal Caribbean Cruises to repair, revitalise, upgrade andprovide marine related services to its fleet of 41 ships.The contract will include two cruiseships calling at Sembawang Shipyard formajor revitalisation and a third ship fordrydocking and repairs between January2013 and 2014, with total estimated salesranging from $50 million to $70 million,depending on the scope of repairs andupgrading packages of the ships.With the signing of the milestoneagreement, both parties are alsocommitted to joint planning as well asinformation and experience sharing, thusleveraging on complementary resources toachieve sustainable targets in the areas ofHealth, Safety and Environment, logisticsmanagement, quality, cost-efficiency andon-schedule deliveries.Ms Wong Lee-Lin, Sembawang Shipyard’sExecutive Director, said, “We look forwardto a long-term partnership which will delivervisible mutual benefits and continuousimprovements to both companies.” Royal partners (from left): Mr Kevin Douglas, Royal Caribbean Cruises' Vice President of Technical Projects andNewbuildings, Ms Wong Lee Lin, Sembawang Shipyard’s Executive Director, and Mr Svein Taklo, Royal CaribbeanInternational’s Vice President of Marine Operations."Our recent positive experiences with Sembawang Shipyard whichincluded the successful revitalisation of Royal Caribbean International’sRhapsody of the Seas, and our observation of the dedication andcommitment shown by the Shipyard’s team, convinced Royal Caribbeanthat we have found the right long-term partner who understands thestringent requirements of our company."Mr Kevin Douglas,Royal Caribbean Cruises’ Vice President of Technical Projects and Newbuildings.Delivery ofAtwood MantaThe month of November marked the sail-awayof Atwood Manta, the second proprietaryPacific Class 400 design jack-up rig built bySembcorp Marine’s subsidiary PPL Shipyardfor Atwood Oceanics.Equipped with significant offline handlingfeatures, Atwood Manta is capable of drilling at30,000 feet whilst operating in 400 feet of water withan accommodation capacity for 150 persons. Atwood Manta: Bound for the Gulf of Thailand and offshore Malaysia.8Nov-Dec 2012

around the yardsPPL Shipyard BagsUS$434M ContractPPL Shipyard has won orders in December 2012 fortwo turnkey jack-up rigs worth a total of US$434 millionfrom Integradora de Servicios Petroleros Oro Negro,S.A.P.I. de C.V. (Oro Negro).To be built based on PPL Shipyard’s proprietary Pacific Class400 design, the rigs are scheduled for delivery by the fourthquarter of 2013 and the first quarter of 2014. These units will becapable of operating in deeper waters of 400 feet, with increasedaccommodation, full catering facilities and amenities for 150persons. Featuring the latest drilling equipment for improveddrilling efficiencies with offline handling features and simultaneousoperations support, the rigs will be equipped to drill high pressureand high temperature wells to depths of 30,000 feet.Mr Douglas Tan, PPL Shipyard’s Managing Director, said, “Thejack-up rig order is a reflection of the optimism that the owner hasin the jack-up rig market and, in particular, our design and ability todeliver on schedule and within budget.” Sealing a firm partnership between Oro Negro and PPL Shipyard.“We are delighted to have PPL Shipyard as thebuilder of these two jack-up rigs given its longstandingreputation in the design and constructionof offshore rigs, especially jack-up rigs.”Mr Gonzalo Gil,Oro Negro’s Co-CEO.Steady Progressfor EKOL ProjectSembcorp Marine’s Chairman and seniormanagement visited Sembcorp Marine’ssubsidiary SMOE in November 2012 to gaininsights into the progress of the GreaterEkofisk Area 2/4L (EKOL) AccommodationTopside Project. Mr Goh Geok Ling, Sembcorp Marine's Chairman, and senior management at the EKOL project site.Besides receiving updates on the project, thevisitors were also given a yard tour to have a betterunderstanding of the construction developments.Safety First at SMOETo reward safety efforts and review nextyear’s initiatives, SMOE's Health, Safetyand Environment (HSE) Main Committeeorganised a year-end closing meeting inDecember 2012.In addition to setting targets and planning initiatives for2013, the meeting also witnessed SMOE’s ManagingDirector Mr Ho Nee Sin presenting Certificates ofAppreciation to the committee members for theircontributions. Commemorating a fruitful year at SMOE.Nov-Dec 20129

ship repairsKoho I in Full GloryA Boost to Stolt CreativityTwo years following her last visit in 2010, Koho I, a333.0m x 60.04m x 29.50m VLCC tanker belongingto Idemitsu Tanker Co. Ltd, visited Jurong Shipyardfor her repairs between October and November2012.The jobs carried out on the 301,045 dwt Koho I includedballast and cargo pipes repairs, main engine maintenance andvalves overhaul. The yard team also carried out sea chestand chain locker cleaning as well as life saving equipmentinspection before rounding up with hull painting works.A renewed Stolt Creativity after repairs at Jurong Shipyard.Stolt Creativity, a 176.75m x 31.08m x 15.62mchemical/production tanker, made her presence inJurong Shipyard between October and November2012 for her third special survey.The major repair job for the 37,271 dwt vessel was thereplacement of three sets of exhaust gas boilers with theowner's equipment in the funnel space. During her stopover,the yard team also renewed her chain locker housing,anchor chains and gypsy wheel bearings as well as steeringgear. The vessel owned by Stolt Nielsen also received fullblasting and painting before departing for the next leg of herjourney.Looking graceful after her makeover.Care for MCP LarnacaIdemitsu Maru CallsIdemitsu Maru, a 333.0m x 60.04m x 29.0m tankerowned by Idemitsu Tanker Co. Ltd, drydocked atJurong Shipyard during the month of November2012 for repairs and maintenance.Jurong Shipyard’s repair team undertook the task of mainengine maintenance for the 300,433 dwt tanker, followed bythe blasting and painting of the ship’s hull, propeller polishingas well as cargo tank inspections.MCP Larnaca in good shape.Intership Navigation Co. Ltd’s general cargo carrierMCP Larnaca regained her shine once again aftercompleting repair and maintenance works at JurongShipyard in November 2012.The major scope of repairs on the 7,708 dwt vessel whichmeasures 117.0m x 19.74m x 8.50m comprised renewalson the sea water & ballast pipes and cargo cranes wire aswell as hatch cover repairs.Idemitsu Maru undergoing repairs.10Nov-Dec 2012

ship repairsPowering Leo PerdanaSamudra Nidhi on CourseLeo Perdana, a 33,423 dwt containership ownedby Tokei Kaiun Ltd, revisited Jurong Shipyard inNovember 2012, two years after her visit in 2010.Works conducted on the 199.93m x 32.20m x 16.60mvessel comprised full grit sweeping on the vertical bottomarea, cleaning and steelwork repairs on the hatch coversas well as overhaul of the main engine piston crowns andcylinder covers. To complete the repairs, hydroblasting andpainting were performed on one of the cargo holds beforethe 2,553 TEU vessel left the yard in November.Samudra Nidhi resting well by the quayside. A new look for Leo Perdana.The 2,189 dwt well stimulation vessel SamudraNidhi, owned by The Shipping Corporation of IndiaLimited, resumed her course in November 2012after completing major repairs and overhaul inJurong Shipyard.Arriving in August, some of the key jobs that the yardperformed on the 82.0m x 18.04m x 7.01m vessel includedthe overhaul of auxiliary engines complete with turbochargers, replacement of high pressure pumps as well asfabrication and installation of new funnels for high pressurepumps.Nueva Fortuna in BloomFreshening up Nueva Fortuna.The 50,992 dwt Nueva Fortuna, a bulk carrierowned by Fafalios Shipping S.A., was in JurongShipyard from October to November 2012 for aseries of repair treatments to regain her strengthand vigour.The 189.99m x 32.29m x 16.67m Greek-owned vessel,which last docked at the yard in 2009, received craneturret top reinforcement as well as renewal works on hershell plate and rudder lower pintle bush. The vessel alsounderwent blasting and painting on her hull and cargo holdbefore leaving the yard in radiant condition.Pacific Leo RoarsPacific Leo, a 107,127 dwt oil tanker measuring246.80m x 42.03m x 21.30m and managed by IinoMarine Service Co. Ltd, docked in Jurong Shipyardfrom October and November 2012 for repair andmaintenance works, following her last visit in2010.As part of the repair operation, overhaul and renewal workswere carried out on the main engine, windlass and winchbrake lining, accommodation ladders as well as the coolerplates. In addition to valves overhaul and tailshaft withdrawal,the propeller and exhaust boilers were also cleaned. A newcoat of paint was applied after the hull blasting and cleaningto freshen up her look before leaving the yard.Pacific Leo during her stopover.Nov-Dec 201211

HappeningsBenefits to SuitYour LifestyleIntroducing a new flexible benefits programmewhich provides greater choice to employees,Sembcorp Marine organised a series ofworkshops in the month of November 2012 toreach out to all the Group staff on the detailsof the scheme. A sharing session at Jurong Shipyard on the new flexible benefits scheme.During the sessions, employees gained a betterunderstanding of the core and flexible benefitsavailable and how to customise a package of benefitsto suit their needs and those of their family members.To ensure adequate coverage in the event of untowardhealth circumstances, each staff will continue to enjoycore benefits for hospitalisation and surgical insurance,group term life insurance and group personal accidentinsurance. Employees are also empowered to shapetheir flexible benefits by increasing further insurancecoverage or choosing reimbursement on lifestyleexpenses from a menu of options such as healthscreening, vacation travel, self-improvement courses,health club membership and childcare fees. Presentations followed by an interactive Q&A session during a briefing at Sembawang Shipyard.Rewarding HealthPracticesSembcorp Marine’s subsidiary yards Jurong Shipyardand Jurong SML were recognised for their ongoingcommitment in promoting health at work during theSingapore HEALTH (Helping Employees Achieve LifetimeHealth) Awards Ceremony organised by the HealthPromotion Board on November 30, 2012.The biennial awards were given out to a total of 446 companieswhich have demonstrated tangible results in their workplacehealth promotion programmes. Jurong Shipyard received aPlatinum Award for its comprehensive programme to helpemployees achieve total wellness and health. Noted for itsmanagement’s commitment in helping employees lead a healthyand balanced lifestyle, Jurong SML was also presented with aPlatinum Award at the ceremony graced by Guest-of-Honour,Dr Amy Khor, Minister of State for Health and Manpower. Mr Wang Zijian (picture above, first from right), Jurong Shipyard’s Executive Director,and Mr Koh Chet Foo (picture below, first from right) Jurong SML’s Human ResourceManager, receiving the Singapore HEALTH Platinum Awards, on behalf of the yards,from Guest-of-Honour, Dr Amy Khor, Minister of State for Health and Manpower,and Mr Ang Hak Seng, Health Promotion Board’s CEO.12Nov-Dec 2012

happeningsStrengthening Good Relations with BrazilA group of 25 Brazilian delegatescomprising government officialsand company representatives fromEspirito Santo visited SembcorpMarine and Jurong Shipyard onNovember 26, 2012 to gain insightsinto the supply chain needs of theGroup’s new Brazilian yard EstaleiroJurong Aracruz.Presentations on the Group’s businessesand procurement practices were followedby lively discussions on supplying toEstaleiro Jurong Aracruz. After a tourof Jurong Shipyard for a close-up on thevarious projects under construction, thevisitors also stopped by the IntegratedNew Yard to view its progress. Active sharing of feedback and ideas.Exercising the Right WayJurong Shipyard's employees learnt more about sportsrehabilitation during a workshop organised by the yard inNovember 2012.In addition to identifying common sports injuries, sports enthusiastsalso gained a better understanding of various specialised rehabilitationand exercise therapy techniques which can optimise the healingprocess as well as provide the right balance of strength, flexibilityand balance to achieve peak performance. Taking a keen interest in the sports rehabilitation exercise techniques.Spreading Diwali CheerEmployees from Jurong Shipyard received special treatsto mark the Deepavali festive season in the month ofNovember 2012.Staff who were residing at Jurong Shipyard’s Cassia@Penjuru werein for a special surprise when they were presented with goodiebags and food vouchers distributed by the yard’s managementrepresentatives. Jurong Shipyard staff with their festive delights.Nov-Dec 201213

HappeningsCelebrating the Coming of 2013To round up the year on a merry note, a series of celebrations were held across SembcorpMarine and its yards during the month of December to commemorate the festive season.Celebrations @ Sembcorp Marine and Jurong Shipyard Indulging in the delights of a tasty luncheon forProject Management Division. Mr Wong Weng Sun, Sembcorp Marine’s President & CEO, sharing updates with the ProjectManagement Division, looked on by Mr Wang Zijian, Jurong Shipyard’s Executive Director. Forging synergies and camaraderie among the Commercial team. A joyful and cosycelebration for OffshoreDivision. Food galore for all at Safety Department. Good food, great company for colleagues from Finance Department.SMOE in Festive Mood A lively dance put together by SMOE senior management. Rejoicing in the family spirit of SMOE.14Nov-Dec 2012

happeningsSembawang Shipyard’s Magical Xmas A good gathering to mark the Christmas festivities. Gathering for a time of feasting and jovial merriment. Bringing Christmas joy to the young beneficiaries of Student Care Services(Yishun Centre). Children from Student Care Services (Yishun Centre) having a fun time with yard volunteers.Merrymaking at Jurong SML Mr Freddie Woo, Jurong SML’s Executive Director, thanking employees fortheir contributions. At the year-end lunch attended by Jurong SML staff.Party Time at PT SMOE Indonesia Management and staff of PT SMOE ending the year on a happy note.Nov-Dec 201215

HappeningsGift of $315,350 in SchoolBAG GrantsReflecting Sembcorp Marine’s commitment in nurturing children and youths, the Group and its subsidiariescontributed $315,350 in financial grants through its School Book Assistance Grant (SchoolBAG) programme,benefitting 1,578 needy students from 85 schools in 2012.During the presentation ceremony held at Woodgrove SecondarySchool on November 9, 2012, student representatives receivedthe SchoolBAG cheques from Guest-of-Honour Mdm HalimahYacob, Speaker of the Parliament of Singapore and formerMinister of State for Social and Family Development. Launchedin 2001, the Group’s SchoolBAG programme extends a helpinghand to students from low-income families by subsidising the costof purchasing textbooks, uniforms, stationery and other basicschool items as well as enrichment activities. Since its founding,the corporate social responsibility initiative has given out morethan $2.79 million in grants to nearly 14,000 students.In her speech, Mdm Halimah Yacob commended the team atSembcorp Marine for initiating the SchoolBAG programme and“for their generosity and selfless support in making a differenceto the lives of the students”. She added that she was pleasedthat many corporations, such as Sembcorp Marine, had comeforward with programmes to complement the various governmentschemes which provide social assistance and care for low-incomefamilies and the less privileged in the community.Mr Ong Poh Kwee, Sembcorp Marine’s Deputy President, said:“It is our belief that children and youths are the future pillars ofour society and they should be given opportunities to grow theirtalents, discover their strengths and achieve their fullest potentialregardless of their financial situation."Chua Wei Qian, a Secondary Three student from Bukit BatokSecondary School, is one of the beneficiaries of the SchoolBAG Guest-of-Honour Mdm Halimah Yacob, Speaker of the Parliament of Singapore andformer Minister of State for Social and Family Development, and Mr Ong Poh Kwee,Sembcorp Marine’s Deputy President, engaging the SchoolBAG grant recipients.scheme. He has received the grant for the last three years and isthankful for the grant by Sembcorp Marine as it allows him to usethe money to purchase books for self-use which are subsequentlypassed down to his cousins. Another third-time recipient ofSchoolBAG is Nurul Atikah Bte Jalil, a Primary Four student fromYuhua Primary School. She plans to spend part of the grant inpurchasing assessment books for the coming year and to savethe rest. For Najiha Bte Sanwan, a Secondary Two student fromFuchun Secondary School, the SchoolBAG grant not only allowsher to buy assessment books but also helps her mother, the solebread winner, in the household finances.SchoolBAG Recipients& Grant Amount 2012Level Number Amount($)Primary 1 – 3($150 each)Primary 4 – 5($200 each)Secondary($250 each)JC & Pre-U($300 each)534 80,100534 106,800491 122,75019 5,700Total 1,578 315,350 SchoolBAG recipients together with Guest-of-Honour Mdm Halimah Yacob, key representatives from the Ministry of Educationand senior management of Sembcorp Marine.Dolphin is a bi-monthly publication of Sembcorp Marine Ltd (Reg. No. 196300098Z).No part of this newsletter may be reproduced or transmitted by any means orstored in any information storage and retrieval system without the publishers’written permission.Contact us :The Editorial Team • 29 Tanjong Kling RoadSingapore 628054 • ir@sembcorpmarine.com.sgFor more information, visit us at : www.sembcorpmarine.com.sg