OFFSHORE AND ONSHORE NEWS WINTER 2005 - 2006

The Noble Charles Copeland arrived in Sharjah in early October

2005 primarily for an accommodation extension and mud pit

expansion. As often occurs various other scopes that fit the

Noble standard were developed during the stay.

A tight time program was maintained throughout even with a

scope of work that continued to grow. With the resources avail-

able to hand and a positive attitude demonstrated by our Client

the Lamprell team managed to complete all the assigned work

and the Rig departed Sharjah ten days ahead of its original

schedule.

The departure was immediately followed by the arrival of the

Noble Kenneth Delaney. Once again a challenging schedule

and scope of work has been developed to include the complete

re-power of the five main engines, installation of an additional

mud pump and the inspection/overhaul of the three onboard

cranes.

In addition the accommodation will be upgraded during this stay

and the Lamprell team will render support to the Noble crew in

carrying out repairs on the legs and shaker house areas.

The Kenneth Delaney is scheduled to be completed by the middle

of February 2006.

Noble Drilling

Lamprell Energy Ltd, Oil andGas contractor of the year 2005.

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As we enter a new year we can look back on 2005 as being a

landmark year in terms of growth, technical development and in

the sheer volume of business that has been carried out by all of

our divisions throughout this past 12 months.

With a regular work force currently in the region of four thousand

employees, the Company has been operating at full capacity

throughout the year to achieve what has been one of our most

successful periods on record. As with all things the larger we

grow the more we must continue to re-invest to sustain the long

term stability of the Company. We had one of the highest levels

of re-investment we have ever witnessed in 2005 and we are

already planning to double that level with further investment in

2006.

As we enter this New Year we already have a full order book

taking us well into the third quarter of 2006. We look forward

to yet another successful year to maintain the continuity achieved

in our 2005 results.

Our confidence in re-investment and further development stems

largely from the continued outstanding performance of the entire

workforce, staff and management in delivering excellent results

not just from a commercial standpoint, but also the quality of

the finished product, client satisfaction and not least the envi-

able safety record that has been sustained throughout 2005.

This has been recognized most recently

in our Company being awarded the

Lloyds List Middle East/India Oil and

Gas Contractor Of The Year Award for

2005.

Such an accolade from within the Oil

and Gas community is a further endorsement of how far we have

progressed as a Company in the past few years and it acts as a

stimulus for further improvement in the period ahead. All of these

factors combine to give me the highest level of confidence in

pushing forward with further investments for the long term future

of our organization.

I would also like to take this opportunity to express my thanks

and appreciation to all of our clients who continue to support

our Company and who show their satisfaction by continuing to

give us return business year on year. We in turn try to show

our appreciation and awareness of their support by continuous

improvements to the standard and the quality of the services we

provide to our valued clientele.

As we enter this New Year I would like to once again take this

opportunity to wish all of our clients, friends, management, and

staff my very best wishes for a safe, prosperous and Happy New

Year.

STEVEN D. LAMPRELL

Transocean Trident VIIIThe Trident VIII arrived in late October via Dock Wise heavy lift

ship the Tern, to start a 90 day refurbishment program.

Five distinctive scopes of work have been developed that incor-

porate all of the Mechanical, Piping, Painting and Architectural

requirements of the project.

As a direct benefit, the spud can repairs were done en route,

avoiding the need to dry dock and UWILD survey the Rig on

arrival in the Emirates. This work is progressing well and the Rig

is expected to leave on schedule despite a significant growth in

workscope.

The in-situ surveys aided the production of over 75% of the

required drawings prior to arrival at the Sharjah quay. The main

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scopes of works where clearly defined and major items such

as the extension to the existing accommodation, high pressure

pipe work, raw water and a complete process area were all

approved for pre-fabrication well in advanced of docking.

The Rig will require 200t of structural steel replacement in the

hull, new pipe rack decking, driller’s cabin and BOP trolley

beams. In addition Lamprell will undertake Jack house and leg

bracing repairs.

A third mud pump is currently being installed along with a fifth

engine. The Rig will also have a new water maker, sewage treat-

ment plant and raw water tower.

The Rigs leg jacking system has now been inspected and

repaired and the original mud pumps have been removed for

overhaul by our Lamprell Oilfield Engineering Group.

All HP/LP process piping, sea water, bilge and fire pipe-work has

now been replaced, as have the piping systems in the accommo-

dation block.

The Rig is undergoing a complete accommodation refit that

includes the installation of a new HVAC system. New flooring is

being installed throughout, with re-lamination of the existing pan-

eling. The Transocean VIII will also feature a brand new galley,

new cold rooms and an additional office complex.

A special word of thanks goes to the whole team who have

worked extremely well together as a unit and in particular,

Transocean Project Manager Tom Dalton and his support staff

who where a great help whilst the pre mob activities were con-

ducted in Africa, during the tow, and subsequently in the Lamprell

yard.

This has been a positive experience for all involved and a model

for future refurbishment initiatives.

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Presenting Lamprell with yet another overseas challenge, Maersk

Contractors retained Lamprell to complete a high profile, time

sensitive scope of work on the Maersk Guardian before deploy-

ment to the Otway Gas project offshore Australia for Woodside

Petroleum.

The Guardian is the preferred choice for the installation of the

Otway’s platform, topsides and jacket, but the Rig needed a

15ft extension to the existing cantilever. The project time frame

allowed a window of 34 days only to complete the scope, this

plan being based on the use of temporary yard facilities in

Limassol, Cyprus.

Prior to mobilization of our team, prefabrication of the following

key structures took place in the Sharjah facility:

• Cantilever extension beams – segmented for containerized

transportation

• Cantilever skidding racks

• Transverse skidding extension beams

• Skidding jack claws and pedestals

In addition specialised items of equipment designed specifi-

cally by Technip for the topsides installations role were built by

Lamprell to include:

• 400t pad eye

• Aft support structure for cantilever beams

• 2 x 25t winch base roller boxes

• 2 x anchor fairleads, jacket lateral support frame

• 2 x ROV support frames

• Aft A frame and slips table installation

• Pile, laad out cradles, landing platform & monorail.

• Drill floor Merlin clamp installation

All items were successfully installed by the 50 man Lamprell

team seconded to the Limassol based project. The 400t pad eye

designed for the topsides deployment being used for the cantilev-

er load test. The project was completed in 30 days with no LTI’s.

A letter of commendation has been received from Mr. Kevin

Mobbs Woodside Petroleum Offshore Coordinator for the Otway

Project, recognizing the dedication and commitment and support

of the Lamprell construction team led by Project Manager Dave

Morris. “A team of dedicated fabrication professionals work-

ing many additional hours and doing what was necessary to

Maersk Guardian

keep the job on track. A team who accommodated a significant

amount of changes and additional scope including the introduc-

tion of the Technip designed installation aids” stated Mr. Mobbs.

Our hearty congratulations to all on a challenging task once

again completed successfully.

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Gulf Drilling International Gulf 3Since we went to print in the Autumn Edition of the Lamprell

Times the modification and conversion of the GDI jack up Gulf 3

has come on in leaps and bounds.

An additional accommodation level has now been installed and

outfitting is well underway with the Rig now featuring an impres-

sive galley.

Leg strengthening is now complete and coating is ongoing. New

and overhauled engines have been re-installed and rewiring is

in progress. With the installation of a third mud pump also com-

pleted.

To the hull, sponsons have now been fabricated and installed and

the aft slot infill has also been completed with two of three cranes

already modified and relocated.

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GSP Rig AtlasFollowing on from the award announced in the Summer Edition

of the Lamprell Times, the Atlas arrived at the Sharjah jetty on the

14th December 2005.

The Rig recently changed hands from Petromar to Romanian

based GSP (Grup Servicii Petoleire) and is the sister Rig to both

the Fortuna and Orizont, both Rigs having undergone extensive

upgrades at the Lamprell facility in 2005.

The Atlas is a slot Rig and will now undergo a conversion to

cantilever as the major scope of work plus a leg extension of an

additional 49ft. The five existing engines will be replaced with

Caterpillar 3512’s.This will also require a new SCR and cabling

to the drill floor. The cabling will be managed in a purpose built,

Cavotec supplied drag chain system.

In conjunction with the engine change out, a new CAT 3512

emergency generator will be installed, along with a 12 inch

exhaust system as well as the associate piping for the engine

change out.

Other works include the relocation of a Koomey unit and the

replacement of all stainless steel accumulator piping. Currently

under consideration is the additional painting of the hull, main

deck and side shells, and accommodation and jack houses cur-

rently extended scopes on option.

Architecturally, a third and fourth level of accommodation will be

created via a structural extension, with outfitting and expansion

of the existing POB for client office and living space.

The cranes will be changed out for National 1000 series hydrau-

lic cranes with and additional National crane to be designed

and installed on the starboard aft jack house.

Heli-deck works will include a new plated, zero pollution top

deck featuring escape ways on the underside and a new helicop-

ter re-fuelling system.

Yet to be assessed are the miscellaneous piping systems, HP mud

and cement lines for possible replacement during the installation

of a new choke and kill manifold.

Once again GSP are working to a demanding schedule that

we are confident we can meet. On completion the Atlas is des-

tined for its first regional project in Iranian waters in May 2006.

After this GSP will be actively pursuing contract opportunities for

the Atlas both in Iran and Saudi markets.

The pictures show the installation of the cantilever, substructure

and drill floor using the Al Amlaq Crane Barge. This was the first

time this Shear Leg barge was used for a cantilever installation.

The unusually large eye-catching derrick–a Loadmaster "off-

centre bottle type” design was installed later using a large shore

crane.

The installation of the derrick, guide liner replacements and fifth

pinion are scheduled for the year end.

This major upgrade is being managed by Jimmy Hyde, Lamprell

Project Manager, in co-operation with Mr. Carl Wendenburg of

Gulf Drilling, the designated Client Representative.

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ENSCO 96

A previously unexpected contract award received from Operator Saudi Aramco resulted in a shortening of the Rigs quayside visit and the postponement of two of the major scopes of work sched-uled for completion during the fall of 2005.

That said, the general scope of work on the Ensco 96 increased from a previous schedule of 36 jobs to a total of 110 jobs all to be completed in double quick time in advance of the Rig mobili-zation to Saudi Arabian waters.

The main focus now became the installation of a new derrick and transverse skidding system and the lowering of the BOP trol-ley beams by an additional two feet. This would permit a much easier routing of the mud return line from the rotary table to the shaker system. Also we installed a new helicopter room.

Due to Aramco’s contractual requirements, the scope was revised with the installation of two new flare booms complete with a

well test package. This involved the installation of a new 2000 KVA transformer and MCC, high pressure piping and a well test manifold complete with a 600 gallon diesel tank. Also, a new choke/kill manifold and fast rescue boat with launch facilities were installed.

As the majority of works took place in and around the cantilever and drilling package substructure, a huge co-ordination plan was initiated to ensure safety and allow simultaneous works to continue unhindered without any major deviation from the agreed schedule. Meticulous planning on the part of Project Manager Les Johnston, led to the successful completion of all tasks to be undertaken.

Les was ably assisted in his efforts by Senior Supervisor Melvin Pararah Electrical Supervisor Tom Nielson and Mechanical Supervisor Craig O’Donnell.

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SBM/WOODSIDE PETROLEUM ENFIELD COLUMNFollowing fourteen months of construction the Enfield Column was loaded out on the 9th January, 2006 effectively closing the book on this hugely successful project. The departure of the Column fol-lows in the wake of the load out, delivery, and integration of the Rigid Arm to the vessel in Korea.

The disconnectable Mooring System constructed by Lamprell, is one of only five similar systems in the world today and both sections presented us with construction complexities and unique problems to be solve, the Enfield (Turnet and Vertical Column) is reported as being the first system to be 100% per cent completed and fully commissioned, prior to sail away from the construction yard. The Column was built in ten separate modules, initially working in a vertical plane. The sections were laid out in jigs in order to keep the ovality and the strict dimensional tolerance of the cans.

The completion of the sub assemblies was followed by a detailed lifting and turning sequence which was developed by Lamprell Engineering in conjunction with Al Faris Crane Company.

“The Column was an extremely difficult assembly to build. The complexity of the structure, the required assembly sequence and the difficulties encountered accessing the tolerances and interfaces made for a challenging job” stated Fergus Ludden, Lamprell Project Manager who was supported throughout by his two Construction Supervisors, Richard Sharples and Graham Dawson.

Responsibility for the load out fell to Operations Manager Kevin Alcock and Production Manager, Dave Kennedy and went according to plan with the operation from yard to quay taking less than one hour and proved a show stopping event for the hundreds of onlookers who gathered to witness the process.

The Column was lifted from the trailer directly onto to the vessel and seafastened in bespoke sea fastening cradles fabricated by Lamprell.

Within 48 hours the sea fastening operation was complete and the vessel made ready for its onward journey to the Enfield field location, offshore Australia.

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The growing number of ageing Rigs was the subject of a techni-

cal seminar hosted jointly by National Drilling Company Abu

Dhabi and Det Norske Veritas in December 2005.

This was the first time such an event has been held in the Middle

East and the industry was well represented with attendance

by the oil majors, International Drilling Contractors and Class

Societies.

A major theme for the meeting featured the condition assessment

program (CAP) developed by DNV as a base case for "as built

and as is" analysis on older drilling units considered candidates

for upgrade or refurbishment.

Using the CAP format as a means of measuring the vessels con-

dition above the minimum class requirement, it is felt by DNV

evaluation that a best option base case for Rig conversion and

the suitability can be achieved.

To compliment the topic, Lamprell Energy Ltd where invited

amongst other guest speakers to highlight and overview the

Lamprell experience gained in our 20 years of major Rig refur-

bishment and upgrade activities .

George Jacob, VP Engineering (pictured left) did a sterling job

in presenting the overview to the assembly and an upbeat and

progressive discussion ensued with a positive exchange of ideas

based on the lessons that we have learned.

Lamprell would like to thank Capt. Arun Pushkarna Marine

Specialist and Mr. Jean Normand Asst. Technical Manager both

of NDC and Mr. Bijali of DNV for the invitation and opportunity

to share our thoughts and findings with the delegates.

We are confident that the event will fast become a mainstay in

the regional calendar and we look forward to playing an active

role in the future.

NDC/DNV Joint Seminar On Ageing Rigs

Pictured above: Mr Jean Normand, Assistant General Manager Technical National Drilling Company Abu Dhabi, opening the conference.

Pictured above: Lamprell's V.P. Engineering, George Jacob, addressing the conference

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In July 2005, a letter of intent was received from Saipem Milan

for the construction of a total of 5 topsides modules for the

Golfinho FPSO project for Petrobas Brazil.

The topsides are to be constructed on an extremely challenging

and demanding fast track schedule with delivery of the modules

to the Dubai Dry-docks for integration onto the vessel scheduled

for the middle of 2006.

The modules consist of the following:

Module 12.

The injection gas compression module including, the integration

of two 180Te gas compression packages from Nuovo Pignone.

Module 14.

The gas compression static equipment module which includes the

heat exchangers and scrubber units.

Module 33.

The manifold module; through which the processed products will

be received onto the FPSO.

Module 50.

This is the power generation and utilities module and will include

the gas turbine generators supplied by Solar and the generator

itself, a sub supply item from ABB. In addition the module fea-

tures a heat recovery system that will feed the heating medium

water system for various heat exchange functions onboard the

vessel.

Module 51.

The local equipment room (LER) scope includes structural design

and layout of the HVAC and CO2 systems, currently ongoing in

our Jebel Ali Engineering department.

The renamed FPSO Victoria is destined for deployment on the

Golfinho field, Campos Basin Brazil in a lease hire operation

agreed between Saipem and Petrobas.

Actual construction activities commenced at the beginning of

October 2005 and are still gaining momentum. Under the direc-

tion of Lamprell Project Manager, Fergus Ludden the Project Team

are preparing themselves for eight months of unabated fast track

action.

Saipem Golfinho

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SBM Kashagan Flash Gas Compression Barges

Lamprell are contracted to provide the three Flash Gas

Compression barges to our client SBM and within the Kashagan

project mix Lamprell is one of the key construction yards and fully

committed to maintain our excellent performance and productiv-

ity levels through to eventual handover. The first two barges are

scheduled for handover to SBM in August 2006 with the third

Barge scheduled for delivery in December 2006.

The fabrication and erection of the three Kashagan barges and

topsides are now fully underway at the Jebel Ali yard facility and

by the end of this year we will see the first of the pipe racks lifted

and installed onto the hull of Barge 3.

Currently the main decks of Barges 3 & 4 are being installed to

the side shells and bulkheads to form the basic barge shape in

readiness for the installation of the topsides.

The pipe racks, equipment modules and compressor rooms are

ongoing and on schedule, with equipment and pipe spools cur-

rently being fitted.

Each of the three barges will weigh in excess of 3000 tons at the

time of sail away with approximately 1800 tons constituting the

topsides themselves including:

• Pipe Rack

• Air Coolers

• Compressor Room including Gas Turbine Compressor

• Equipment Module

• Local Equipment Room

The overall Kashagan project is a massive undertaking world-

wide with more than twenty barges currently under construction

in various parts of the world.

Kanfa / Grenland Ku Maloob Zaap Mexico

Lamprell Energy Ltd. (LEL) is pleased to announce yet another

landmark floating production based project award.

Confirmed in October 2005, LEL have been awarded the con-

struction of the topsides for the Bergesen Ku Maloob Zaap (KMZ)

FPSO destined for deployment in the Gulf off Mexico for the

Mexican National state Oil Company PEMEX.

This multi million dollar award was received from Kanfa /

Grenland, a joint venture company in Norway, retained to

design and engineer the KMZ process facilities for the FPSO pro-

vider Bergesen Worldwide.

Within this particular contract, Lamprell will undertake the com-

plete fabrication and load out of the Gas Compression and

Separation modules as well as the Fuel Gas Treatment and the

Flare Module.

An Amine Fuel Gas treatment package, currently underway in

Texas will be shipped to Dubai for integration once completed.

Completion is scheduled for July 2006 at which time the mod-

ules will sail away from the Jebel Ali facility for onward transit

to Singapore where they will be integrated into the converted

tanker, Berge Enterprise ULCC, pictured above.

We are delighted to be associated with the KMZ Development

and to host the Norwegian contingent controlling this project

here in the UAE.

It is the first time that we have been presented to the ultimate end

user as the preferred fabrication source at the earliest stage of

a development. "We commend Bergesen Worldwide for adopt-

ing this pro-active approach", said Doug Benson Vice President

Lamprell Jebel Ali.

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Clough Panna and Tapti Topsides for BG India

we are moving into a period of extensive installation of Electrical

and Instrumentation (E&I) works, which are proceeding concur-

rently on all three platform.

Load-out for sea transportation of the STD and PH / PJ topsides is

currently scheduled for the 28th February and 5th March respec-

tively, with Lamprell Jebel Ali being responsible for transferring

the topsides to the ocean going barges and carrying out the sea

fastening works for transportation.

The Panna and Tapti fields are situated offshore Mumbai and

are developed by British Gas Exploration and Production India

Ltd. on behalf of co-venture partners ONGC Ltd. and Reliance

Industries.

Project – Panna Field Development – Panna and Tapti Platform

Topsides

Client – Clough Projects International PTY Ltd. for BG Exploration

and Production India Limited.

Work continues at an upbeat pace on all fronts on this high

visibility project being carried out by Lamprell at our Jebel Ali

facility. The project consists of two similar decks for the Panna

Field; namely PH and PJ, each weighing around 1,015 tonnes,

whilst the third deck for the Tapti Field, namely STD, is a slightly

smaller deck weighing around 735 tonnes. The topside modules

comprise two operating decks (Cellar Deck and Main Deck) with

process equipment and a helideck for operational access and

egress from the platform.

Currently, the Cellar Deck (lower level) and Main Deck (upper

level) of each topside module have been erected, as well as the

helidecks on the PH and PJ topsides. The crane pedestal supports

for PH and PJ are installed and the build / installation of each

crane will commence in early January. The STD crane pedestal

and crane, as well as the helideck structure, will also be erected

during January.

Installation of the specialist process and electrical equipment,

such as the Test Separator skids, Glycol Pots, Manifold Control

Panels etc., as well as all process pipe work is proceeding con-

currently at an enhanced level on all three topsides. In addition,

Turkmenistan Mobile Offshore Production Unit

Following on from the Turkmenistan (MOPU) article that featured

in our Summer 05 Edition of the Lamprell Times, we are pleased

to catch up with the unit now undergoing final assembly before

deployment in the Caspian. The MOPU consists of two barges

independently built to enable passage through the Volga Don

canal and onward into the Caspian Sea.

Built in a record breaking 9 months, it was critical to the projects

success to load out on schedule in an effort to ensure that the

unit was under way before the weather constraints of the winter

months closed the canal. The unit is effectively a new build

jack up structure and a construction first for Lamprell here in the

Middle East Region.

This has been a hugely successful project and we are delighted

to have been involved in such a major way with our clients

Single Buoy Moorings (SBM).

With multiple enquiries now on the drawing board, we are confi-

dent that we have not seen the last of this type of construction in

our Jebel Ali fabrication yard.

We look forward to the new build challenges that our future

development will surely bring.

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Lamprell Safety Department is proud to announce that the Jebel

Ali yard has now achieved 3.5 million man hours without a

recordable Lost Time Incident (LTI). Giving the yard a total to date

loss time frequency rate of 0.17 since our doors were opened for

business in October 2002.

We are confident this model achievement is attributed to many

initiatives developed and implemented over this time including

but not limited to:

• The ongoing commitment of the Lamprell management team

and client’s in the orchestration of pro-active HSE drivers.

• The establishment of a fully equipped HSE training centre.

• The introduction of the Lamprell specific Safety Observation

Audit program (SOAP Card).

• Competence Assurance Testing and follow up on all HSE train-

ing conducted.

• Heightened levels of risk evaluation associated with all site

activities especially in those tasks conducted by specialized sub

contractors.

The workforce and Client representatives at site are to be con-

gratulated for this achievement, our objective is to maintain our

goal of zero LTI through 2006 and into the future.

HSE Jebel Ali Facility

In November 2005 at a glittering Dubai gathering, Lamprell

Energy Ltd were honored to receive the winning nomination for

the inaugural Lloyds’s List Oil and Gas Energy Award 2005.

Lamprell were short listed for this prestigious award ahead of stiff

competition from a selected list of candidates from the Middle

East and Indian Sub Continent, winning the day ahead of run-

ners up Emirates National Oil Company and Gujarat Petroleum

Company India.

The selection criteria set out to recognize companies who have

earned their rightful position in the current year in terms of over-

all initiative, service, quality, safety growth and investment.

The independent panel of judges took into account the envi-

able safety record and the successful completion of high profile

projects such as the fast track deliveries of the Enfield Turret and

SBM’s Turkmenistan Mobile Offshore Production Unit (MOPU),

delivered to SBM in a record nine months.

Mr. Peter Whitbread CEO Lamprell Energy Ltd received the

award on behalf of Group Chairman Mr. Steven Lamprell from

Mr. Ravi Ruia, Vice Chairman of Essar Energy Ltd. and guest

speaker and International cricket Ace, Mr. Ravi Shastri.

"It is a fitting accolade to the continued efforts and commitment

of our dedicated Management Team and workforce without

whom this recognition would not have been secured. I am per-

sonally very proud of what we have achieved as a company and

this award reflects that achievement" stated Chairman Steven D.

Lamprell"

Lloyd's List Oil & Gas Contractor of the Year 2005

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Sharjah Book Fair 2005In December Sharjah Expo Centre was the site for an

International Book Fair wherein exhibitors introduced written and

pictorial works with a distinctive cultural, educational and scien-

tific theme aimed at a predominantly student readership.

Dubai based Motivate Publishing took this opportunity to launch

"Sharjah 2005" a pictorial that effectively showcases the distinc-

tive architecture and everyday images that can be found in the

Emirate today. The title included photographs taken from a col-

lection produced by the late Lord Lichfield, Royal Photographer to

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth.

The collection has captured in a creative and spirited way the

true essence of the Emirate today, a bustling and vibrant hub of

activity, rich in heritage and diverse in culture.

In the words of our Group Chairman Steven D. Lamprell, "It is

indeed a great privilege to be associated with this publication

and in some small way it is fitting testament to the unprecedented

support and encouragement that we at Lamprell continually

receive from H.H. Dr. Shaikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qassimi,

the Ruler of Sharjah, Government departments and the Sharjah

Port Authorities, to whom we owe a huge debt of gratitude".

The pictorial is now available from leading bookstores throughout

the UAE and is proving popular with residents and tourists as a

must have collectible.

Pictured is Group Chairman, Steven D. Lamprell, with Ian

Fairservice of Motivate Publishing, presenting the inaugural copy

to His Highness, Dr. Shaikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qassimi

who expressed his thanks and approval of the books content.

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Lamprell Oilfield Engineering Workshop

Located within the Jebel Ali Free Zone and Operational for

over 12 months now, the Lamprell Oilfield Engineering (LOE)

Workshop is a key feature to the new site and carries A.P.I. 8C,

4F, 7K, and 2C accreditation.

This has a proven benefit to our customers by satisfying a need

for certified, comprehensive and cost effective regional repair

and the provision of refurbishment services, aimed specifically at

rotary drilling equipment and oilfield mechanical plant.

The facility is headed by Mr. Ziaullah Bons, Mechanical

Superintendent who brings over 25 years continual service with

Lamprell to the facility. Under his watchful eye and supervision

our multi national mechanical support team, are running at full

capacity to the satisfaction of our increasing client list.

The API accreditation formerly held by our Jadaf facility, has now

been officially transferred to the new Jebel Ali site and the trans-

fer of activities to the Free Zone are now fully complete.

"Having all of our activities and the new facility workshop within

the Free Zone will allow us to service our customers overall needs

and Rig up requirements in one spot. This will allow us to co-

ordinate, control and monitor all aspects of the job" stated Gavin

Lekich, Manager of Operations.

In addition to drilling and rotary equipment repairs we continue

with a host of mechanical engine rebuilds whilst continuing in the

major refurbishment and upgrade of multiple land Rig structures.

This is a growing portfolio of activity for Lamprell Oilfield

Engineering who can now boast an ever increasing client base

that includes leading international companies, such as Nabors

Drilling, KCA Deutag, Ensign, Dalma Energy, NDSC, Midwesco,

Tesco, and NDC, to name but a few.

The abilities and services on offer are also attractive to our off-

shore clients, who grace the Lamprell Sharjah facility such as

Transocean Drilling, who are now dispatching drilling equipment

to the Jebel Ali site for overhaul and repair.

Field support and inspection services are becoming an ever

increasing feature and demand on our business model.

Recognizing this we are looking to concentrate our efforts in the

future in this vital customer support area by adding more field

competence to our team and aligning ourselves with international

operators.

"Our work doesn’t stop at the gate when equipment departs the

yard" stated Tim Lamprell, Vice President of LOE. "We are in

for the long haul and looking to support our clients throughout

their drilling campaign as we now recognize that there is a fun-

damental role for us to play in supporting the land sector of the

industry."

Pictured above are current workshop activities and projects in

progress that include mud pump, draw works, hook and Swivel,

rotary table and top drive repairs.

Lamprell Golf Tournament 2005

Mr.& Mrs. Lamprell dancing the night away.Robert Thame offering a helping hand“you think that I’m trusting you?”

The ‘Scratch Band’ performing live.

Gilly Lamprell with her team of Joanne Morin, Jacqui Barry and Jenny Isles.

The whole golfing group before Tee-off.

Steven Lamprell with UK Comedians Bobby Davro and Jim Davidson.Lamprell’s very own “Beverage Birds” looking pretty in pink.

Colin Jones and Fiona Douglass presenting Mrs. Dolly Lamprell with a special gift.

LAMPRELL GOLF DAY 2005

This year’s Golf Day was held at the Montgomerie Golf Club in Dubai and was our biggest yet attended by over 150 people.

This year’s Men’s Champion was Alec Emmerson and 2004 Champion Colin Jones was delighted to hand over the coveted

Lamprell Trophy.

Entertainment was compered by our resident British TV comic Jim Davidson and included several UK comedians who had the guests

in fits of laughter for hours.

All in all a superb day and special thanks go to Fiona Douglass who co-ordinated the event.

The emphasis as always was all fun and I think the photograph’s say it all.

Lamprell Christmas Party 2005

The 2005 Lamprell Administration Christmas Party again was held in the Desert.

500 employees from both facilities traveled in 85 Toyota Land Cruisers via the sand dunes to

the Camp.

The evening was packed full of entertainment including eight dancing girls, a talent show,

crazy competitions all ending off with a spec-tacular fire work display.

The evening was thoroughly enjoyed by all that attended.