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Dockwiser, the corporate magazine of Dockwise is informative and amusing for all maritime professionals with a passion for their line of business. The world is our work area; read about it in Dockwiser and get informed about Dockwise.
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DOCKWISER 1US$ 4,95 | ¥ 30.82 | www.dockwiSe.com
No 11, 1st Quarter 2013
China’s Huntfor Energy
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Securingpeople, cargoand vessels
Page 12 & 40
Innovation:DockwiseVanguard and FSPs
Page 36
Interviewwith CEOCOOEC
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DOCKSHOT!August 2012: Dockwise was selected for an HMT (Heavy Marine Transport) project with
Sapura Acergy. The Sapura 3000 is a Heavy Lift and Pipe Laying Vessel that weighs about
21,000 metric tons to be dry transported onboard COOEC’s HYSY 278, which is under
commercial management by Dockwise, from Singapore to Ciudad Del Carmen, Mexico.
This transport marks the second contract for the HYSY 278 and first long haul.
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Reinventing Onshore Industrial Modular Logistics
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18th National Congress
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Securing people, cargo and vesselsVessel Protection Detachments
12Fueling the Dragon:China’s Hunt for Energy
Sheng Zeng:Building Lasting
Relationships
For extra footage, impressive movies and slideshows visit dockwiser. com
Redefining the Limits of Heavy Marine Transport
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FROM THE CEO
“ Support Chinese oil and gas companies become successful internationally.”
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As the global economy is experiencing signs of
recovery, the economic climate remains volatile.
cautious optimism is key when navigating forward.
despite the stormy conditions, dockwise
experienced an extraordinary year. during 2012, our
organization successfully reached a handful of
strategic milestones.
We successfully took over Fairstar to strengthen our
Logistical Management business pillar dedicated to
support the downstream oil and gas and mining
industries. In addition, we managed and executed
the transport and launch operation for the second
largest jacket to date along with the float-over
operation of the accompanying 27,000 ton topside.
the Dockwise Vanguard, our flagship vessel, is near
finalized and ready to change the game of heavy
marine transport. the Floating super Pallet (FsP)
concept is set to revolutionize modular transport
within logistical management. these activities are
significant milestones and are consistent with our
growth ambitions for the respective strategic choices.
In this Dockwiser, we focus on China and its Hunt for
energy to Fuel the Dragon (see page 16).
securing a long term supply of natural resources is
critical for Chinese leaders. We will share how
Chinese National Oil Companies (NOCs) are investing
internationally to reach the government’s bold
energy ambitions. as these young NOCs lack the
experience compared to the well-established
independent international counterparts, building
relationships with proven players in the oil and gas
industry is important for them to succeed in the
international market.
Dockwise is well positioned to support Chinese oil
and gas companies become successful
internationally. Our relationship with China Offshore
Oil engineering Company (COOeC) is an example of
how to build a lasting partnership. an interview with
Mr. Zhou, CeO at COOeC, describes what is key for
COOeC to succeed in the international arena (see
page 36). In addition, sheng Zeng, General Manager
Dockwise China, is asked to elaborate on the
importance of relationships and growing business in
China (see page 30).
We will also inform you how Dockwise’s innovations
are changing the game (see page 12 & 40). You will
learn how heavy marine transport and industrial
modular logistics stand to benefit from two new
products of which each offer services once considered
impossible.
Furthermore, we will provide you with an insight how
Dockwise manages security onboard vessels
navigating high risk areas (see page 8). a partnership
with the royal Dutch Marines sets a global
benchmark in protecting people, cargo and vessels by
deploying highly trained Vessel Protection
Detachments (VPDs) onboard our vessels.
I hope you enjoy reading this edition of the
Dockwiser. On behalf of Dockwise, I wish you a warm
holiday season and a prosperous 2013.
regards,
andré Goedée
CeO Dockwise
November 2012 - Dockwise subsidiary Fairstar Heavy Transport N.V. announced the commissioning of a new Type 1 vessel to be named Dockwise White Marlin and the christening of its most recent new-build vessel, Finesse.
White Marlin’s specification will give it a capacity and vessel capabilities similar to Dockwise’s existing Blue Marlin. Scheduled delivery will be in Q4 2014.
On October 31 the christening ceremony of Finesse was performed at LongXue Shipbuilding, LongXue Island, in Nansha District, China. Finesse is a semi-submersible
October 2012 - The Netherlands Economic Mission to Tanzania primarily focused on the gas industry and gas-related infrastructure. Tanzania has experienced a period of stable
growth and is on the doorstep of major developments. The motto of this mission was to identify and facilitate new alliances and opportunities between Tanzania and The
Netherlands. Dockwise participated in this mission to further strengthen and expand long-term cooperation in this area full of opportunities.
heavy Type 2 transport vessel, 216 m long by 43 m wide, and capable of transporting cargo up to 50,000 tons.
André Goedée, CEO of Dockwise, said: “We are proud to include Finesse within the Dockwise fleet. It is a state-of-the-art versatile vessel, built for the best standards of environmental performance. The Finesse will substantially broaden our Logistics Management capability for clients in the oil and gas industry as well as other market segments.”
Dockwise heralds newest vessels
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Dockwise goes Tanzania!
OSEA Singapore
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November 27-30, 2012 - OSEA is Asia’s most important business technology event for the Oil & Gas Industry. Dockwise’s participation in the conference offered a great opportunity to build key relationships and continue to promote brand awareness in the South East Asian market. A special paper on the Dockwise Vanguard, ‘Redefining FPSO Dry Transport and Dry Docking’ was presented by Dockwise Manager Engineering, Michel Seij.
(first half 2013)
Russia Offshore 2013 | Moscow, RussiaMarch 2013
OTC 2013 | Reliant Park, Houston (TX), USAMay 6-9, 2012
APPEA 2013 | Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, Australia | May 26-29, 2012
OGA 2013 | Kuala Lumpur Convention Center, MalaysiaJune 5-7, 2012
September 2012 - Christening and Delivery Ceremony of two Floating Super Pallets (FSP’s) was held with great success. Proud project teams of Cosco (Zhoushan) Shipyard and Dockwise, together with a Lloyds Register delegation and our first
client, celebrated the delivery of the FSP’s to Dockwise. These two beautiful twin sisters named “Dockwise FSP 101” and “Dockwise FSP 102” will be used on their maiden project during Q4, 2012.
Dockwise identified a global lack of understanding of float-over installations in the Oil and Gas industry. This lack of knowledge prompted Dockwise to deliver tailored seminars throughout the world about the added value of float-overs when compared to conventional methods, such as lift operations. Engineers, project managers and planners from the industry were invited to participate at seminars were a group of Dockwise experts from various disciplines detailed the ins and outs pertaining to the execution and engineering of the float-over approach. Various seminars have already been successfully conducted in Brazil and Singapore with additional seminars planned throughout 2013.
Christening and Delivery Ceremony
To read about the Christening Ceremony of the Dockwise Vanguard, please visit dockwiser.com
Float-over Seminars
Dockwise Australia
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November, 2012 - We are pleased to announce that our Australian office has moved to a new location.
Royal Insurance BuildingLevel 4, 131 St George TerracePerth WA 6000, Australia
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Mr. Dong Yezong, General Manager of Cosco (Zhoushan) Shipyard & Marco Tanis, Project Manager Dockwise
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Vessel Protection Detachments
Securing People, Cargo and Vessels
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sECuRiTy
although it is impossible to entirely prevent piracy, our priority is
to ensure safety. at Dockwise, we never hesitate to make the
investments necessary to minimize risks. to mitigate the risk of
piracy, the security Council at Dockwise decided to invest in
anti-piracy protection measures. “We take security seriously at
Dockwise. that is why we chose to deploy Dutch Marines as
VPDs onboard vessels that are transiting through high risk area
around the coast of somalia,” states Chris Heupers, Head of
safety, Health, environment and security at Dockwise.
Go to dockwiser.com to see how the Marines work onboard our vessels.
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Vessel Protection detachments Dockwise agreed to work with the Ministry of
Defence to find a viable solution against piracy.
since 2011, VPDs are deployed on especially
vulnerable Dockwise vessels transiting through
the high risk area. VPDs consist of a team of
highly trained marines including medical
personnel. these teams take care of the regular
protection plus additional pre-emptive security
measurements in order to protect the crew, cargo
and vessel. these pre-emptive measures,
such as barb wire and p-traps, are
recommended in the Best Management
Practices version 4 (BMP4), widely accepted
international guidelines, to prevent and
deter piracy.
Based on years of experience, we are
convinced Dutch Marines provide the
best-in-class protection needed to ensure a
secure passage through the high risk area
around the coast of somalia.
Mediterranean Sea
Libia
IranSyria
Jemen
Somalia
Arabian Sea
Indian Ocean Java Sea
NorthPacificOcean
SouthAtlanticOcean
NorthAtlanticOcean
Bay ofBengal
SouthChinaSea
Red Sea
Barents Sea
NorthSea
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Source: Audiovisuele Dienst Defensie
Transiting through high risk areas exposes the crew, cargo and the vessel to dangerous scenarios where piracy is a serious threat. Piracy activities are increasing throughout the world. In 2012, there were more than 250 incidents reported. To mitigate these risks, Vessel Protection Detachments (VPDs) protect against piracy in high risk areas.
Piracy and armed robbery incidents as reported
to the IMB Piracy reporting Centre in 2012
Worldwide Incidents: updated on 20 Nov 2012
total attacks Worldwide: 261
total Hijackings Worldwide: 26
incidents Reported for Somalia:
total Incidents: 71
total Hijackings: 13
total Hostages: 212
current vessels held by Somali pirates:
Vessels: 9
Hostages: 154
source: http://www.icc-ccs.org/
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Game ChangerReinventing Onshore Industrial Modular Logistics
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Game ChangerReinventing Onshore Industrial Modular Logistics
specificationsLength o.a. (meter) 60.00
Length b.p. (meter) 57.60
Breadth moulded / max. (meter) 40.0
Deck space [l x b] (meter) 60 x 40
roro width (meter) 35
Depth (meter) 6
Maximum draft (meter) 5 (sailing)
Deadweight (metric tons) 93.50
type of vessel pontoon
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The challengetoday’s downstream modular transport
methods can be inflexible and costly.
Project managers responsible for
ensuring timely transports of multiple
units often experience schedule
uncertainty. Projects that transport units
from multiple fabrication sites are
additionally complex and require the
maximum flexibility in their module
logistics. Moreover, the use of Heavy
transport Vessels (HtVs) is usually far
from optimal often with vessels lying idle.
In addition, Onshore Industrial Plants are
increasingly being constructed at remote
locations restricted by shallow water,
tough environmental and quarantine
requirements.
The Game changer Dockwise reinvents modular transport
by introducing the Floating super Pallet
(FsP) specialized transport equipment
specifically developed for transports
requiring multiple voyages. the FsP is
an intermediate transportation medium
– based on a ‘piggy back’ rotation
approach – that offers an alternative to
conventional methods of module
transport (cargo loaded directly onto
the deck of the HtV).
Ben van der Hoeven, Area Manager Australia, states:
“ The FSP development reflects Dockwise’s passion for true maritime logistics applied to module transport.”
Dockwise FSP
Dockwise Transporter with 3 FSPs
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Dockwise Transporter empty – FSPs in front of quay
Dockwise Transporter submerged, 1 FSP offboard
“ The innovation is the result of listening to our customer’s needs,” comments Kathryn Lewton-Jones, Director Projects.
In the conventional approach, an HtV
arrives on site to commence the loading
operation. this phase of the transport is
most often inefficient. While the HtV is
idle at the quayside, a peak in man-
hours occurs during the execution of
the loading operation. the same can be
observed at the receiving location.
In the new approach, FsPs eliminate
inefficiencies in resource utilization. In
conjunction with the HtV, multiple FsP
sets are in rotation to transport large
numbers of modules. While one set is
en-route to the destination, the other
two sets are made available for the
loading and discharging operations at
both ends. this ‘drop off & go’ rotation
system minimizes the turnaround time
of vessels and largely reduces waiting
queue problems. In addition, the FsPs
level the peak of costly man hours and
provide project managers with reliable
and predictable executions along with
complete schedule flexibility.
FsP opens new opportunities waiting
for the onshore industrial industry.
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China’s Global Hunt for Energy
Fueling the Dragon:
In the next 25 years, China is expected to account for about 65% of the
world’s oil and about 30% of its natural gas demand growth. Challenge
is to develop or secure the necessary supply to meet this tremendous
demand growth. even with its vast national resources, China is facing
growing energy import dependence as the demand far outweighs the
country’s ability to produce its own supply. In addition, balancing
environmental and economic objectives will continue to burden
Chinese policy makers.
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Policy objectivesChina’s prodigious economic growth has led
to a rapid rise in energy demand of all types
over the last decade, driven by China’s
booming heavy industry sector. Concerns
over growing import dependence have
encouraged the government to intensify
domestic exploration and secure long-term
crude oil supply deals from overseas
producers. China’s National Oil Companies
(NOCs) will invest heavily to secure fossil
fuels and focus to build lasting relationships
with highly specialized oilfield service (OFs)
companies with a proven track record.
In order to maximize the domestic resource
potential and to serve the state’s
development objectives, NOCs have been
encouraged to carry out exploration for
hydrocarbons in new areas of the country,
such as in the south China sea (see page 27).
Internationally, China is mobilizing resources
to secure partnerships and contracts mostly
in regions with high potential with
established players.
PartnersChina’s global hunt for energy will surface
challenges for potential partners —
potential tightness in equipment and
skilled labor with a ramp-up in activity, as
well as supply chain challenges. the large
diversified OFs companies heavily involved
in global supply chains and with strategic
partnerships in place are well positioned to
support China reach their oil and gas
ambitions. But there will also likely be room
for the ambitious, smaller, specialized OFs
companies looking to grow internationally.
the right partnerships are key for China to
succeed in the international energy sector.
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the People’s republic of China (PrC) is the second largest
and most populous country with well over 1.3 billion
inhabitants that occupy a vast and diverse landscape
covering 9.6 million square kilometers, making it the second
largest country by land area in the world. China is a country
rich with history and one of the world’s most ancient
civilizations. the Chinese dynasties—political system based
on hereditary monarchies—date approximately 2000 BC to
the semi mythological Xia Dynasty and ending with the fall
of the Qing Dynasty in 1911 aD.
the first Chinese dynasty that left historical
records, the shang Dynasty, settled along the
Yellow river in eastern China from the 17th
to the 11th century BC. also known as the Yin
Dynasty, the shang Dynasty’s artifacts attests
to a high level of civilization.
the first unified Chinese state was
established by Qin shi Huang of the Qin state
in 221 BC. Qin shi Huang, self-proclaimed
“First emperor”, imposed many reforms
throughout China, notably the forced
standardization of the Chinese language,
measurements and currency.
the subsequent Han Dynasty ruled China
between 206 BC and 220 aD, and created a
lasting Han cultural identity among its
populace that extends to the present day.
the Han Dynasty expanded the empire’s
territory considerably with military
campaigns reaching Korea, Vietnam,
Mongolia and Central asia, and also helped
establish the silk road in Central asia.
under the succeeding tang and song
dynasties, Chinese technology and culture
entered a golden age. the song Dynasty
was the first government in world history
to issue paper money.
History
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shang zhou tang song minghan sui yuanxia qing
2200 BC 1000 BC 0 1000 AD 1500 AD
the Mongol empire Kublai Khan
established the Yuan Dynasty in
1279, which itself was overthrown
in 1368 by Zhu Yuanzhang who
founded the Ming Dynasty. under
the Ming Dynasty, China enjoyed
another golden age, developing one
of the strongest navies in the world
and a rich and prosperous economy.
In 1644, Beijing was sacked by a coalition
of rebel forces led by Li Zicheng, who’s short
lived shun Dynasty was overthrown by Wu
sangui. the Qing Dynasty, which lasted
until 1912, was the last imperial dynasty
of China.
the republic of China was established in
1912 ending Imperial China. this period
was marked with political instability and
civil war.
Mao Zedong proclaimed the People’s
republic of China (PrC) in 1949. Over the
years, the government moved form a
planned economy to a mixed economy
described by the Communist Party of China
as socialism with Chinese characteristics.
China adopted its current constitution on
4 December 1982.
chinese dynasty milestones
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since the late 1970s China has moved from
a closed, centrally planned system to a
more market-oriented one that plays a
major global role. reforms began with the
phasing out of collectivized agriculture, and
expanded to include the gradual
liberalization of prices, fiscal
decentralization, increased autonomy for
state enterprises, creation of a diversified
banking system, development of stock
markets, rapid growth of the private sector,
and opening to external trade and
investment.
During this period, China has implemented
reforms in a gradualist fashion. Foreign
trade was focused upon as a major vehicle
of growth, leading to the creation of special
economic Zones. Inefficient state-owned
enterprises were restructured by
introducing western-style management
systems, with unprofitable ones being
closed outright.
Gross domestic Productthe restructuring of the economy and
resulting efficiency gains have contributed
to a more than tenfold increase in Gross
Domestic Product (GDP) since 1978.
Measured on a Purchasing Power Parity
(PPP) basis that adjusts for price differences,
China in 2010 stood as the second-largest
economy in the world after the us, having
surpassed Japan in 2011. China is second to
the us in the value of services it produces.
still, per capita income is below the world
average.
currency Yuanafter keeping its currency tightly linked to
the us Dollar for years, in July 2005 China
revalued its currency, the Yuan (rMB), by
2.1% against the us Dollar and moved to an
exchange rate system that references a
basket of currencies. From mid-2005 to
late-2008 cumulative appreciation of the
Chinese Yuan against the us Dollar was
more than 20%, but the exchange rate
as of 2012, China has the world’s second-largest economy, totaling
approximately us$7,298 trillion. the road toward world economic power
commenced with post-Mao market reforms, a wide variety of small-scale
private enterprises were encouraged, while the government relaxed price
controls and promoted foreign investment.
2.3% 1.8%1.3%2.0%Q-O-Q
2011 Y-O-Y
9.2%GDP GROWTH (2011)
Economic Growth
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remained virtually pegged to the dollar
from the onset of the global financial
crisis until June 2010, when Beijing
allowed resumption of a gradual
appreciation.
challengesthe Chinese government faces numerous
economic challenges, including: reducing
its high domestic savings rate and
correspondingly low domestic demand;
sustaining adequate job growth for tens
of millions of migrants and new entrants
to the work force; reducing corruption
and other economic crimes; and
containing environmental damage and
social strife related to the economy’s rapid
transformation.
economic developmentthe country’s economic development has
progressed further in coastal provinces
than in the interior, and by 2011 more
than 250 million migrant workers and
their dependents had relocated to urban
areas to find work. One consequence of
population control policy is that China is
now one of the most rapidly aging
countries in the world.
Deterioration in the environment - notably air
pollution, soil erosion, and the steady fall of the
water table, especially in the North - is another
long-term problem. China continues to lose
arable land because of erosion and economic
development. the Chinese government is
seeking to add energy production capacity
from sources other than coal and oil, focusing
on nuclear and alternative energy
development.
In 2010-11, China faced high inflation resulting
largely from its credit-fueled stimulus program.
some tightening measures appear to have
controlled inflation, but GDP growth
consequently slowed to near 9% for 2011.
an economic slowdown in europe has further
dragged Chinese growth in 2012. Debt
overhang from the stimulus program,
particularly among local governments, and a
property price bubble challenge policy makers.
the government’s 12th Five-Year Plan, adopted
in March 2011, emphasizes continued
economic reforms and the need to increase
domestic consumption in order to make the
economy less dependent on exports in the
future. However, China has made only marginal
progress toward these rebalancing goals.
#6
5.3
TRADE VALUE IN USD BLN
TOP 10 EXPORT DESTINATIONS FOR CHINESE GOODS (JUNE 2012)
netherlands #9
3.8russia
#7
4.4india
#10
3.6malaysia
#3
12.4japan
#2
26hong kong
#4
7.9south korea
#8
4.1united kingdom
#5
6.4germany
#1
31.8united states
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China’s global hunt for energy has seen
significant investments in the energy sector,
which now span across continents. In 2005,
China invested in five countries totaling 6.5
billion usD. In five years (2005-2009)
investments rocketed to 192 billion usD
across 50 countries. today, these figures are
well over 250 billion usD.
China’s investment total could be even
higher. Over $60 billion usD in proposed
spending has been rejected by foreign or
Chinese regulators or has failed due to
mistakes by Chinese firms. the China
National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC)
bid in 2005 for unocal, based in the us, for
18 billion usD did not result in anything
tangible for the Chinese offshore giant due
to us political intervention.
However, the number of failed transactions
is decreasing and there are clear signs
Chinese National Oil Companies are
learning to be savvier investors. the
acquisition spree continues as CNOOC’s
proposed $15.1 billion buyout of Canada’s
Nexen is expected to go through pending
the Canadian government’s endorsement.
Top 5 Unsuccessful investment Attempts Investment proposals that did not mature
CNOOC, 2005, 18 billion, unocal
CNOOC, 2006, 16 billion, Company?
CNOOC, 2011, 7.1 billion, Pan american
CNPC, 2011, 5.4 billion, enCana
sinopec, 2007, 3.4 billion, sonagol
source: Heritage Foundation
China’s investment footprint exemplifies their ambition to capture a
piece of international business in the most important sectors. Chinese
state Owned Companies (sOCs) have successfully invested across major
sectors such as energy, mining, transportation and banking.
BRAZIL18.2
AUSTRALIA16.5
CANADA14.0
IRAN13.5
KAZAKHSTAN10.5
Expanding the Energy Investment Footprint
Chinese NOCs becoming savvier investors
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BRAZIL18.2
AUSTRALIA16.5
CANADA14.0
IRAN13.5
KAZAKHSTAN10.5
Top 5 countries invested (Billion USD Dollars) top destinations of Chinese foreign energy sector investments.
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Top 5 Successful investmentsOverview of successful Chinese NOC’s investments.
8 billion USd 7.2 billion USd 7.1 billion USd 5.9 billion USd 4.8 billion USd
China state
Construction
engineering’s
contract with
Nigeria National
Petroleum in 2010.
sinopec’s takeover of
the swiss addax
Petroleum in 2009
(largest overseas
take over by a
Chinese company).
sinopec’s 40% stake
investment in 2010
for Brazilian repsol.
CNPC’s investment
of Cuban
Cuvenpetrol in 2010
sinopec’s 30% stake
investment of
Petrogal Brazil, a
Brazilian subsidiary
of Portugal’s Galp
energia, for
usD 4.8 billion.
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China’s big three energy giants are making moves in 2012 to support the
country’s strategic exploration and Production (e&P) ambitions. China
National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC), China National Offshore Oil
Corporation (CNOOC) and sinopec are all focused to further their
international footprint.
Exploration & ProductionStrategic Trends
2012 e&P trends
• Internationally, China is exploring
more in africa and especially the
americas, including Brazil, the us
and Canada in hopes to exploit the
next big thing.
• Deepwater exploration continues
off China’s immediate home
waters, with assistance from
experienced international
companies to help push forward
China’s deepwater program.
• Chinese Domestic e&P continues
to be one of Beijing’s top growing
energy sectors and will be for the
foreseeable future.
• China has launched into
international shale plays, mostly in
the americas, not only to harvest
hydrocarbons, but also to acquire
technology to use back home.
• China’s involvement in sudan
signifies that Beijing is not shying
away from conflict zones where it
has oil and gas interests.
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cNPc
Headquarters:
Beijing
Turnover:
2,381 billion rMB
Net Profit:
131 billion rMB
Total Assets:
3,028 billion rMB
employees:
1,668,072
cNooc
Headquarters:
Hong Kong
Turnover:
241 billion rMB
Net Profit:
70 billion rMB
Total Assets:
384 billion rMB
employees:
98,750
China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) is a world-leading integrated
international energy company with businesses covering oil and gas upstream and
downstream operations, oilfield services, engineering and construction, petroleum
material and equipment manufacturing and supply, capital management, finance
and insurance services, new energy operations.
China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) is China’s largest producer of
offshore crude oil and natural gas and one of the largest independent oil and gas
exploration and production companies in the world. The Group mainly engages in
exploration, development, production and sales of oil and natural gas.
Trendsshell and CNPC’s target area is the
Fushun-Yongchuan Block in the sichuan
basin. China likes shell, because it has
effective technology, and it has
experienced good success with the
Dutch giant. they appear to have a
comfortable working relationship. shell
and CNPC discovered shale gas in
sichuan province in December 2011,
and February 2012, shell sold 20% of a
Canadian shale project to CNPC.
China has not allowed foreign
companies or JVs to bid on domestic
shale plays just yet - this according to
May statement by Mr. Li Yuxi, an oil and
gas official with the Ministry of Land
and resources. But partnering with
foreigners, such as shell after domestic
have secured their blocks, seems
permissible.
In sudan, CNPC is in a difficult position.
Four years ago, it owned about 40% of
sudan’s e&P projects, but in July 2011,
when southern sudan seceded from
the rest of the country, CNPC lost
immediate access to about half of
these assets. It now has e&P
infrastructure on both sides of the
border. Making matters worse, in
January 2012, southern sudan shut
down all of its production, claiming
sudan was stealing its oil. China has
committed diplomatic personnel to
both sides of the border to assuage the
situation, but this is an uphill battle.
TrendsCNOOC appears to be eager to secure
a wedge in uganda to infiltrate east
africa, which has been referenced to
have North sea type potential—the
border between uganda and Congo,
alone, has a billion barrels of proven
oil reserves. In early april, CNOOC
announced a PsC with eni China to
exploit south China sea Deepwater
Block 30/27. It’s in the Pearl river
Mouth basin, 500 km southeast of
Hong Kong. Later in april, CNOOC
discovered gas in the Dongfang 13-2
field in the Yinggehai basin of the
western south China sea. In May,
CNOOC found oil at Lunda 21-2 in
Liaodong Bay in Bohai.
Trends of China’s three energy giants
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SouthChina
Sea
China’sclaim
Philippines’claim
Vietnam’sclaim
Brunei’sclaimMalaysia’s
claim
CHINA
VIETNAM
PHILIPPINES
INDONESIA
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China Petrochemical Corporation (Sinopec Group) is a super-large petroleum and
petrochemical enterprise group established in July 1998 on the basis of the former
China Petrochemical Corporation. Sinopec Group is a state-owned company solely
invested by the State, functioning as a state-authorized investment organization
in which the state holds the controlling share. Sinopec Group ranked the 5th in
Fortune Global 500 in 2011.
TrendsIn December 2011, sinopec spent usD
2.2 billion buying Canadian based
Daylight energy, which specializes in
exploiting the deep basin of alberta
and northeastern British Columbia.
shortly thereafter in February, sinopic
joined Devon energy in a usD 2.5
billion, one-third interest in five us
shale fields, in places such as Michigan
and Ohio. sinopec continued its buying
spree into March, acquiring 30% of
Petrogal Brazil, a Brazilian subsidiary of
Portugal’s Galp energia, for usD 4.8
billion. this year, sinopec announced it
was expanding its e&P activities by
78.9 billion in 2012, up 19.5 billion
Yuan from 2011.
Sinopec
Headquarters:
Beijing
Turnover:
2,505 billion rMB
Net Profit:
72 billion rMB
Total Assets:
1,130 billion rMB
employees:
377,235
Claims inSouth China Sea ➔
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South China Sea the south China sea is a large collection of mostly
uninhabited islands that are subject to competing
claims of sovereignty by several countries in the
Pacific Ocean. the archipelago borders China,
Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, singapore and
Vietnam. these countries have squabbled over the
territories for centuries, but a recent upsurge tension
has sparked concern that the area is becoming a
flashpoint with global concern.
the area is of great economic importance. Besides
being an area home to a nautical highway of
one-third of the world’s shipping vessels, it contains
abundant fishing opportunities and it’s believed to
possess significant oil and gas reserves beneath its
seabed. Due to the wealth of natural resources, all
countries involved are eager to claim sovereignty and
for a good reason. the south China sea is claimed to
hold more than a trillion dollars of economic value.
Fishingthe abundant fishing opportunities within the
region are one of the main motivations for the
sovereignty claims. according to studies made by the
Department of environment and Natural resources,
Philippines, this body of water holds one third of the
entire world’s marine biodiversity, thereby making it
a very important area for the ecosystem. In 1988, the
south China sea is believed to have accounted for 8%
of world fishing catches, a figure that has grown
since then. However the fish stocks in the area are
depleted, and countries are using fishing bans as a
means of asserting their sovereignty claims. Over the
decades, the area has seen frequent clashes in the
region with fishing vessels sailing different flags.
oilthe area is potentially rich in oil deposits. the
Ministry of Geological resources and Mining of the
People’s republic of China estimate that the south
China sea may contain 17.7 billion tons of crude oil
(compared to Kuwait with 13 billion tons). However,
other sources are more conservative in their estimate.
the south China sea is dubbed by China as the
second “Persian sea”.
Shippingthe area is also one of the busiest shipping routes in
the world. In the 1980s, at least 300 merchant ships
navigated the route on a single day. Currently, more
than half the tonnage of oil transported by sea
passes through it, a figure rising steadily with the
growth of Chinese consumption of oil. this traffic is
three times greater than that passing through the
suez Canal and five times more than the Panama
Canal.
In spring 2010, Chinese officials communicated that
the south China sea is “an area of ‘core interest’ that
is as non-negotiable” and on par with taiwan and
tibet on the national agenda. China positions the
south China sea high on their political agenda and
seeks to resolve the maritime dispute through
peaceful bilateral channels.
In summer 2011, China, Brunei, Malaysia, the
Philippines and Vietnam agreed to a set of
preliminary guidelines which would help resolve the
dispute. the agreement was described by China’s
assistant foreign minister, Liu Zhenmin, as “an
important milestone document for cooperation
among China and aseaN countries.”
tensions in the sea have mounted this year, especially
between China and the Philippines on the one hand,
and between China and Japan on the other. although
there has not been a serious armed clash in the sea
since 1988, and none is likely now, there are worries
that in the current climate some low-level
confrontation might escalate by accident. even
though territorial disputes are increasing intensity, a
peaceful resolution is in sight for the nations
involved.
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China’s globalquest for energy
Project: accommodation unit ‘al Burj’customer: CCCC IsCFrom: sharjah, uae loading date: February 1, 2012To: Jabiru Marine terminal, Bayu-undan-Field, east timordischarge date: February 28, 2012Vessel: Dockwise Mighty servant 3loading/discharge method: Float-on/off
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Project: 4 sts Container Cranescustomer: CargotechFrom: shanghai, China To: 2 different ports - Pointe Noire & Cotonou, Was loading date: October 14, 2012discharge date: approx. December 5 & 15, 2012Vessel: Dockwise ternloading/discharge method: roll on/off
Project: Jack-up Drilling rig ‘HYsY936’customer: COsLFrom: shanghai, Chinaloading date: July 16, 2012To: Dos Bocas, Mexicodischarge date: september 17, 2012Vessel: Dockwise trusteeloading/discharge method: Float-on/off
2 3
Dos Bocas, Mexico
Pointe Noire & Cotonou, Benin
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as described in this Dockwiser, the China area is a region of interest to
all major companies in the Offshore Industry. Dockwise is also very active
in the field of Heavy Marine transport services, which involves safe dry
transportation of major structures to or from the China region. Below
you can find an overview of recent completed Dockwise projects that
took place in the China area:
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Project: ‘royal sesa’ floating transfer stationcustomer: sesa Goa LimitedFrom: Jiangyin, Chinaloading date: October 17, 2012To: Mormugao, Indiadischarge date: November 7, 2012Vessel: Dockwise super servant 3loading/discharge method: Float-on/off
Project: Offshore Drilling Platform ‘Kan tan 6’ (round trip)customer: etransFrom: shanghai, Chinaloading date: May 23, 2012To: Korsakov, sakhalin, russiadischarge date: June 17, 2012Vessel: Dockwise trusteeloading/discharge method: Float-on/off
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5
shanghai, China
sharjah, uae
Mormugao, India
Jiangyin, China
Bayu-undan-Field, east timor
sakhalin, russia
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doing Business in chinaIn China, the government steers business
decision making to align with the country’s
five year plan. to succeed in China, building
trust and relationships are leading and at
times more important than signing a
contract.
Different from the Chinese approach,
Western governments do not directly
influence decision making in the business
community. In Western organizations,
policies, processes and a no-nonsense
attitude dominate the corporate arena.
Over the past decades, not understanding
the cultural and business differences has
led to many undesirable results for
Western and eastern potential partners.
When done well, however, business
ventures have the potential to thrive for all
parties involved.
Bridging culturesLiving half his life in the us and the other
half in China, sheng Zeng understands
business nuances from both eastern and
Western cultures. “We are bridging business
practices and expectations between
Western and Eastern cultures,” claims
Sheng. “Understanding these differences is
critical to succeed.”
Over the years the shanghai office has
recruited a number of local professionals
with an international mindset needed to
reach Dockwise’s ambitions in China.
sheng states, “In order to reach our
strategic objectives in China, we need to
build relationships with the right
companies. These relationships are based on
mutual trust and respect, both of which can
only be cultivated by those who share the
same vision.”
Growthas China has surpassed the us in 2010 as
the number one consumer of energy in the
world, China will need to secure oil and gas
reserves abroad. Chinese National Oil
Companies (NOCs) have a clear vision to
grow their offshore exploration and
development activities. sheng comments,
“Chinese NOCs have an international focus
Building LastingRelationshipsInterview with Sheng Zeng, General Manager China
Go to dockwiser.com to watch the interview with Sheng Zeng.
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and are looking for experienced partners to
help them grow.”
Dockwise is partnering with Chinese
companies in the oil and gas industry to
build a strategic foundation for the years to
come. Dockwise brings its experience in
exceptional transport to the table of which
Chinese partners value. “We excel in an
industry where reliability and executing
safe projects are paramount,” comments
Sheng. “Our proven track record in these
areas is why our Chinese partners
choose Dockwise.”
Many Chinese companies stand to
benefit from our international
experience and commitment to
excellence. With our experience
spanning three decades in
transporting exceptionally large
structures across the world, Dockwise has
established a firm understanding of how to
deliver value to clients. “We are a company
client’s trust when transporting
extraordinary cargo,” states Sheng.
BioSheng Zeng joined Dockwise in
August 2009 as General
Manager China. He brings more
than 10 years’ experience from
the Shaw Group where he held
various management positions
across business development,
engineering, international sales
and project management. Sheng
holds an MBA from the
University of Texas Austin.
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Partnering to SucceedWith a firm understanding of local needs,
Dockwise is building lasting relationships
with Chinese companies in the oil and gas
industry who are looking to work with
specialized oilfield service (OFs)
companies.
Dockwise partnered with COOeC –
subsidiary of CNOOC – to manage the new
HYsY 278, a semisubmersible heavylift
vessel. sheng states, “In this relationship
COOEC stands to gain experience in project
management, engineering and marketing.”
the HYsY 278 is part of a pool of vessels all
of which are managed by Dockwise. “We
are responsible for the commercial success
of the HYSY 278 by offering the vessel to our
established international client base,” adds
Sheng.
Dockwise is working to strengthen
relationships with other Chinese
companies in the oil and gas industries.
“We would like to further strengthen our
relationship with COSL and support their
growth ambitions in overseas markets,”
comments sheng.
chinese Yardsthe Chinese ship building yards are to
experience a boost in growth. these yards are
expected to increase their scope of
responsibility as their capabilities and
knowhow increase over the years to become
world class engineering, Procurement and
Construction (ePC) contractors.
It’s widely believed that in the coming
decade, Chinese yards will catch up with the
Korean yards. some predict it will take
Chinese yards five years to fully embrace and
institutionalize quality management like
their Korean counterparts. Others predict it
may take 10-15 years. “One thing is certain,
Korean yards are reaching capacity and
experiencing bottlenecks of which Chinese
yards stand to benefit,” comments sheng.
the offshore industry is increasingly looking
to Chinese yards as alternatives to the Korean
yards. Chinese yards are said to become more
dominant and take on more responsibilities.
“We have seen how Korean yards took over
ship building from the Japanese in the 80s
and 90s. Nowadays, China is following a
similar cycle and is endowed with greater
access to labor and resources along with
sufficient capacity and vast shoreline,”
states sheng. Chinese yards plan to
differentiate with high-end complex units as
they grow into ePC contractors.
“As Chinese NOCs grow and increase their
exploration and production activities,
Dockwise will continue to support our
partners reach their strategic objectives,”
states sheng.
“ The Oil & Gas industry in China is reaching a turning point. As the country is in need to quench its energy thirst, Dockwise is well positioned to build relationships with Chinese National Oil Companies (NOCs) as they grow internationally,” comments Sheng Zeng.
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the party’s 2,200 plus delegates from 40
constituencies filed into Beijing’s Great Hall
of the People on November 8th 2012 to
commence the 18th National Congress of
the Communist Party of China. During the
congress, lasting an entire week, party
members were selected to form the Central
Committee, a panel of a few hundred people
that approves leadership positions and sets
broad policy goals.
Xi Jinping and Li Keqiang have been
nominated as the next top two in power
entrusted to lead the country into a new era.
the official ceremony will take place in
March 2013 at the National People’s
Congress, in what would be only the second
orderly transfer of power in 63 years of
communist rule.
though congress and Central Committee
delegates have some influence over
leadership decisions, the real deal-making for
the top positions on the standing Committee
is done behind the scenes by the true
power-holders. the next lineup in China’s
apex of power, the Politburo standing
Committee, includes nine of the most
powerful party members of which seven of
the nine will step down, including Hu, the
party’s former president.
the new leaders of the world’s second largest
economy face daunting challenges, including
efforts to pull the country’s economy into a
recovery from a sharp downturn, territorial
disputes with Japan and other neighbors and
the demands of a new middle class and
millions of rural migrants for a better life.
18th NationalCongress of the Communist Party of China
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Experience at COOEC company
Born in 1957, Bachelor degree, Majored in
Offshore engineering in tianjin university.
Mr. Zhou XueZhong as CeO of COOeC, has
32 years’ experience in the offshore oil and
gas construction business. since 2007, he
joined COOeC as vice CeO and became CeO
from 2010. Before this, he has held various
management positions in oil and gas
related technical fields.
“I have been in this business for 32 years,
since I graduated from tianjing university
with an offshore engineering degree. I am
so proud I am in this industry which is so
important for our country.”
What achievement are you most proud
during your tenure at COOEC?
I am just a member of the big family of
CNOOC (China National Offshore Oil
Corporation). a lot of jobs are done through
teamwork and I have covered a portion of
these jobs. rather than personal
achievement, I think my job allow me make
contribution to the development of China’s
offshore industry. I feel very lucky to work in
this industry.
the offshore oil and gas industry has been
positioned as one of the most important
industries in China. We have more and
more projects every year, at the same time
we are expanding in the international
market too. I am very positive on the future
of this industry.
在海洋石油工程公司工作的经历中,您值得骄
傲的成就是什么呢?
我是中海油公司大家庭中的一员,诸多的项目都是大家一起合作完成,我只是在其中承担了一部分的工作。谈不上成就,更多的我认为我的工作的意义是为国家的海洋石油开发事业作贡献。我很庆幸能够从事这样有意义和有发展的事业。
我们国家很看重这个产业,工程一年比一年多,国际市场也不断的得到了拓展。我非常看好这个行业。
介绍部分 国籍,教育程度
在海洋石油工程公司的经历
出生于1957年,学历:本科 毕业于天津大学海洋工程专业周学仲先生在海洋石油工程生产经营和现场施工管理方面具有逾30年的丰富经验。2007年8月至2010年10月任海洋石油工程股份有限公司执行副总裁,2010年10月至今任总裁。之前则在海洋石油天然气开发建设的诸多管理工作岗位任职。
“自从天津大学海洋工程专业毕业至今,我已经在海洋石油工程领域工作32年了。我觉得自己的人生很幸运能够从事这样一个对国家来说很重要的行业。”
InterviewMr. Zhou XueZhong CEO of COOEC
introductory questions Nationality, doB, education.
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Can you please describe COOEC’s international
ambitions?
COOeC is growing in a virtuous cycle with
increasing market share in the global market
year after year. as a construction engineering
company, we cannot just rely on the domestic
market for growth, but also develop projects in
the international arena. I personally pay a great
deal of attention on the global market.
We are the top one contractor in China in terms
of construction technology, quality and assets.
We are capable of completing independently
the project design, construction, transportation
and installation with our advanced technology
and equipment.
Furthermore, COOeC is looking forward to
growing our knowledge in deep sea projects. In
order to achieve this ambition, we are looking
for experienced partners. We need to learn and
collaborate with them to develop our strength.
What is key for COOEC to succeed in the
international arena?
to be successful in the international market, I
strongly believe that we should strive for
engineering, Procurement and Construction
(ePC) projects. We are very firm on this
direction. In this area, we have achieved some
success in the Middle east and asia Pacific. For
the majority of projects in China, they are all
executed by COOeC. In 2011, China has
achieved an offshore milestone, “Offshore
Daqing ” where COOeC took the principle role
to do the construction.
您能形容一下COOEC在国际市场上的远景
吗?
COOEC逐步走向了一个良性发展的状态,占有的国际市场的生意份额一年比一年大;发展也非常稳健。作为一个工程公司的发展不能仅仅依靠国内市场的需求,还需要拓展国际市场的项目。我非常看重国际市场。
在中国我们的施工技术、质量和资产实力是排全国第一的。我们可以独立完成工程设计、施工、运输安装,包括我们的装备都是属于领先的。
对于深海项目我们在未来还需寻求好的合作伙伴,向他们学习并发展自己在这方面的能力,并和有业绩的工程公司联合来发展自己。
COOEC在 国际市场上获得成功的关键是什
么?
要在国际市场取得成功,我们必须争取EPC总承包项目,我们非常坚持这个发展方向。 我们已经在中东、亚太地区取得了一些项目的成功。中国海域的工程绝大部分都是我们完成。2011年中国实现了海上大庆的里程碑,我们工程公司作出了突出的贡献。
international focus
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How is COOEC dealing with the current
economic difficulties?
We are very optimistic on the future. although
the global economic environment is in some
difficulties, it won’t affect much on the
government’s energy strategy and the
increasing global demand for energy. energy is
indispensable for every industry. From COOeC’s
point of view, our business is growing year
after year. Personally I am confident in the
future of the offshore business.
How do you plan to grow COOEC’s business in
the next five years?
along with the further implementation of
China National energy Development strategy,
the development speed of evolving from
shallow water to deep water will speed up. In
the future, we will develop our capabilities in
deep-sea projects. therefore we should look at
the international market and cooperate with
companies that are experienced in deep-sea
field development.
COOEC是如何应对现今的经济困难的?
我们对前景是非常乐观的。虽然目前在经济大环境上有困难,但是国家的战略发展和国际市场的能源发展是不会受到影响的。因为这是各行各业的发展不可或缺的能源和资源。从海工的角度,我们的业绩是一年比一年高。我本人对海上油气行业一直看好。
在未来5年,您对COOEC的业务有何设想和计
划?
随着国家能源发展战略的进一步落实,从浅海到深海的开发速度会加快。未来我们需要发展深海作业的经验,这就需要我们放眼国际市场,和深海这方面的专业公司合作来发展自己。
Growth during recession
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How do you view the relationship with
Dockwise?
Dockwise is a company with strong
transportation capabilities and unique
experience in heavy marine solutions. Currently
we need their support for our transportation
needs. We have been working together for
more than one year.
What impresses me most on the relationship
between Dockwise and us is that both parties
are very sincere and honest to each other. I
highly appreciate the honesty between our two
organizations which brings smooth
communications and long lasting cooperation.
Dockwise’s expertise is irreplaceable. Its reliable
capability brings higher efficiency and reduces
risks. Dockwise can always reduce the time
needed to successfully execute a project, due to
its decades of experience and advanced project
management system. We can now jointly
tender on projects much like we are currently
doing in a LNG project in australia. Introducing
Dockwise to our client as COOeC’s partner of
transportation will strengthen our power to
win contracts. I believe the synergies that lie in
our partnership will deliver more success in the
international market.
您如何看待与Dockwise的合作关系?
Dockwise是一家实力强大的海上运输公司,有着极难得的海上超大型运输的经验。 我们目前主要是在海上运输方面的合作关系。我们的合作已经有超过一年的时间了。
与Dockwise的合作令我最为赞赏的就是彼此都非常真诚。我觉得我们两家有了这个真诚,沟通就非常好,这样的合作才能是长久。
Dockwise有很好的市场运作的经验,那些经验是无人可取代的,操作能力强,降低了风险,提高了效率。Dockwise可以做到更快将运输任务完成,这是凭借多年来的经验和先进的管理才能做到的。我们还可以合作共同去投标,比如我们现在有一个澳洲LNG项目,我们会介绍Dockwise作为我们的承运商伙伴,这样会增强我们中标的能力。我相信双方协作可以在国际市场上取得更多得成功。
Relationships with dockwise
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Game ChangerRedefiningthe Limits of Heavy Marine Transport
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Game ChangerRedefiningthe Limits of Heavy Marine Transport
specificationsLength o.a. (meter) 275.00
Length b.p. (meter) 270.00
Breadth moulded / max. (meter) 70.00
Deck space [l x b]* (meter) 275.00 x 70.00
Depth (meter) 15.50
Draft submerged at fpp / app (meter) 31.50 / 31.50
Maximum draft (meter) 10.99
Water-depth above main deck fpp / app (meter) 16.00
Deadweight (metric tons) (expected) 117,000
speed (knots) (expected) 14.5
type of vessel type-0
* equipped with movable casings
The challengethe current global fleet of semi-submersible
heavylift vessels (HLV) and barges are not
designed to handle the increased degree of
complexity involved in loading, transporting
and discharging the heavier and larger offshore
structures.
today, loading and discharge operations are
conducted in sheltered locations and executed
in very mild environments. as cargo and vessel
sizes increase, a reduced number of inshore
facilities can receive these larger cargoes and
vessels. thus, demand for loading and
discharge at offshore locations is increasing.
Next to this, offshore field developments are
requiring larger units, such as sPars, tLPs and
seMIs that are often transported separately.
Other units such as FPsOs can only be
transported up to a certain size and are usually
wet towed to their destination. Furthermore, a
significant proportion of FPsOs currently in the
field require some sort of service. these units
are located in remote locations and often lack
support infrastructure.
The Game changer the Dockwise Vanguard is an innovative
semi-submersible heavylift vessel that is
redefining the limits of exceptional heavy
marine transport. the vessel has been designed
to enable operators and contractors consider
opportunities for mega offshore units which
were until now considered unthinkable.
Companies in the oil and gas industry can now
specify much larger and heavier offshore
structures, and these can be integrated at a
single fabrication site. these mega structures
can then be transported onboard the vessel to
remote offshore locations, even in harsh
climates where no commissioning facilities are
available. this feature can help reduce costs
and optimize the overall project. In essence, the
new vessel will play an important role in the
field development philosophy of oil and gas
majors, since it will be capable of transporting
fully integrated mega offshore units.
the vessel’s design is also expected to help
operators and developers create value. With its
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capabilities, timely and risky phases of
offshore projects can be managed prior to
hookup and commissioning. Interface
optimization, higher degree of risk mitigation,
lower insurance premiums, improved schedule
flexibility, and reduced time-to-production – as
well as reduced offshore man-hours – are a
few examples of opportunities. In addition, the
vessel’s advanced technical capabilities enable
it to offer a completely new service: offshore
dry-docking.
Increasingly, FPsOs are being located in remote
areas that lack support infrastructure. In this
circumstance, an offshore dry-docking service
can be specially valuable. the Dockwise
Vanguard’s FPsO dry-docking capacity offers
inspection, maintenance, and repair
opportunities (amongst others) at different
conditional modes. the FPsO could remain
connected to its mooring and turret system
while keeping the riser systems intact, with
the possibility of continuing limited
production. In this scenario, the FPsO will still
be able to freely weathervane around the
turret mooring, with controlled heading made
possible by the vessel’s propulsion system.
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“ The game changing Dockwise Vanguard opens opportunities for mega offshore units, which were until now considered unthinkable,” states André Goedée, CEO Dockwise.“The vessel is designed to transport the larger top-end structures now being used for deepwater development.”
Go to dockwiser.com to watch the timelapse of the construction process.
Safety circle of influenceAt dockwise, we continue find new ways to
enhance safety behavior throughout the
organization. Since our public listing, we have
made significant strides to enhance safety
behavior through various communications
vehicles. we have been successful to effect
change by modeling behavior and integrating
safety at the core of our business. we
understand the importance of safety and do not
compromise on safety. in fact, we take great
lengths to ensure safety is top of mind all the
time.
Our commitment to safety excellence is an
evergreen process. We continuously look for
new initiatives that improve our safety
performance. Most recently, we invited all
management to participate in a specially
designed safety leadership program to further
align the Dockwise safety vision across
departments and regions. this program urged
management to take responsibility for safety.
the principle of this safety program rolled out to
employees, urging them to take responsibility
for their own actions, that of their colleagues
and to ensure a safe working environment for
all. By owning the responsibility for safety,
employees are empowered to extend their
safety Circle of Influence.
We are particularly proud of adopting a new
measure that further soils our safety roots. the
safety starts with You campaign is an another
initiative designed to encourage all employees,
anywhere between management and the
ultimate fiber (hands on deck), to increase their
safety awareness (see page 45).
We advocate ‘safety is a 24 hour responsibility’.
We believe safety should not be just associated
with work. rather, safety should be top of mind:
at home, while exercising, when traveling. as we
approach this high level of safety consciousness,
We are fully convinced we are taking steps in the
right direction.
We continuously look for new ways to not only
communicate, but to also connect employees. We
recently adopted an enterprise social network
with which employees now interact and engage
each other around safety topics, lessons learned
and other initiatives. With this social media
platform, we are moving away from one-way
communication to two-way dialog around safety.
By enhancing our own circle of influence, we
extend our safety responsibility throughout the
organization in an interconnected way.
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safety is a priority within Dockwise and
a pillar of our corporate fabric. at
Dockwise, we believe that all injuries
can be prevented. the world is our
workplace, and we maintain a high level
of focus, awareness, and commitment to
the prevention and awareness of safety
throughout our organization.
therefore we created the Be Smart, Work
Safe program, a multi-phase approach to
safety awareness – both onshore and
offshore – that is culturally inclusive and
applicable and relevant throughout our
organization. the goal of Be Smart, Work
Safe is to further safety awareness and
injury prevention. ultimately we aspire
to change behavior by effective
initiatives and campaigns that are
progressive and measurable.
Be Smart, work Safe Program Pillars
• Lead safety - Dockwise leaders
from executive management and
supervisory staff directly operating
on projects and vessels.
• experience safety - Dockwise
worldwide staff displaying
proactive behavior in and beyond
their day-to-day activities
• sail safety - Masters, officers and
crew onboard Dockwise vessels
working towards enhanced safety
performance
our Golden Rules
1. We know how to react in an
emergency situation
2. We use electrical appliances
responsibly
3. We always use the handrail
4. We point out unsafe situations
and behavior to each other
5. We treat our visitors with care
while keeping our premises secure
At Dockwise, our goal is clear and our message is strong: a zero
accident policy, both on board vessels and in offices. Safety
starts with you.
Be Smart,Work Safe
sAFETy
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Learn more at www.safetyatdockwise.com
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ediTiNG: Jonathan Martinez
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