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Volume 4 Issue 1 N-KOM DELIVERS FIRST LIFTBOAT NEWBUILD N-KOM has successfully delivered its first liftboat unit, Al Safliya, to Qatari rig operator Gulf Drilling International (GDI) on 12 January 2016, in a safe and timely manner without any lost-time incident. Built to the ORCA 2500 design developed by Keppel’s design arm, Bennett Offshore, the self-propelled and elevating unit has been customised for operations in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region in water depths of up to 65 metres. N-KOM CEO Mr Chandru Rajwani said, “N-KOM has enjoyed a long and fruitful relationship with GDI over the years, with more than 20 repair and modification projects completed. Having a good understanding of their requirements, we are exceptionally proud to be delivering a uniquely customised liftboat to support their operational needs. This delivery not only marks our first successful foray in the offshore new- building sector but also bears testimony to our capabilities as a large-scale fabricator.” The liftboat is equipped with four tubular legs, a unique 200 tonne leg encircling crane and a 50 tonne pedestal crane, a large open deck space of around 800 sqm, a helideck, and accommodation capacity for 130 persons. It can undertake a wide range of services such as well servicing, commissioning, maintenance and decommissioning of offshore platforms. The liftboat also allows for a specially designed gangway bridge to be used for emergency and other safety purposes. Advantages of liftboats: Cost-effective as it is self-propelled, allowing easy mobilization Customizable thus suitable for both shallow and deep water operations Self-elevating feature provides stable and safe work environment above the influence of wave action Highlights N-KOM delivers first liftboat newbuild 1 MoU signed with Goltens 2 Tanker & bulker repairs building 3 momentum Launch of Quality Excellence 2020 N-KOM management, project team and superintendents from GDI giving the “thumbs-up” in front of the Al Safliya liftboat. Editor: Fairuz Aledroos Contributors: Jean Michelle Gaon, Maria Theresa Ocampo, Pramod Balachandran Nair N-KOM Editorial Team Erhama Bin Jaber Al Jalahma Shipyard, Southern Breakwater, Ras Laffan Industrial City P.O. Box 28388, State of Qatar. Tel: +974 4419 7300 Fax: +974 4419 7301 Email: [email protected] Web: www.nkom.com.qa
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N-KOM DELIVERS FIRST LIFTBOAT NEWBUILDN-KOM has successfully delivered its first liftboat unit, AlSafliya, to Qatari rig operator Gulf Drilling International (GDI)on 12 January 2016, in a safe and timely manner without anylost-time incident. Built to the ORCA 2500 design developedby Keppel’s design arm, Bennett Offshore, the self-propelledand elevating unit has been customised for operations in theMiddle East and North Africa (MENA) region in water depthsof up to 65 metres.
N-KOM CEO Mr Chandru Rajwani said, “N-KOM has enjoyed
a long and fruitful relationship with GDI over the years, with
more than 20 repair and modification projects completed.
Having a good understanding of their requirements, we are
exceptionally proud to be delivering a uniquely customised
liftboat to support their operational needs. This delivery not
only marks our first successful foray in the offshore new-
building sector but also bears testimony to our capabilities as
a large-scale fabricator.”
The liftboat is equipped with four tubular legs, a unique 200tonne leg encircling crane and a 50 tonne pedestal crane, alarge open deck space of around 800 sqm, a helideck, andaccommodation capacity for 130 persons. It can undertake awide range of services such as well servicing,commissioning, maintenance and decommissioning ofoffshore platforms. The liftboat also allows for a speciallydesigned gangway bridge to be used for emergency andother safety purposes.
Advantages of liftboats:
Cost-effective as it is self-propelled, allowing easy mobilization
Customizable thus suitable for both shallow and deep water operations
Self-elevating feature provides stable and safe work environment
above the influence of wave action
Highlights
N-KOM delivers first liftboat newbuild 1
MoU signed with Goltens 2
Tanker & bulker repairs building 3momentum
Launch of Quality Excellence 2020
N-KOM management, project team and superintendents from GDI giving the “thumbs-up” in frontof the Al Safliya liftboat.
Editor: Fairuz Aledroos
Contributors: Jean Michelle Gaon,
Maria Theresa Ocampo,
Pramod Balachandran Nair
N-KOM Editorial TeamErhama Bin Jaber Al Jalahma Shipyard,
Southern Breakwater,
Ras Laffan Industrial City
P.O. Box 28388, State of Qatar.
Tel: +974 4419 7300
Fax: +974 4419 7301
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.nkom.com.qa
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MOU SIGNED WITH GOLTENSA memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed between N-KOM and GoltensCo. Ltd. (Dubai) on 17 April 2016, to co-operate on the provision of services tovessels calling at the shipyard for repairs. These services include overhauls andrepairs of main engines, turbochargers, fuel equipment, engine controls as well asthe supply of associated spare parts.
The MoU was signed by N-KOM CEO Mr Chandru Rajwani and Goltens ManagingDirector Mr Thomas Boyle at the Goltens office in Dubai.
“The signing of this agreement today marks yet another milestone achievement for
N-KOM as we continue to expand the range of support services at the shipyard. We
are proud to be partnering with a renowned company such as Goltens to value-add
to our marine repair business and look forward to a long and fruitful relationship
between both companies,” said Mr Rajwani.
Mr Boyle said, “Goltens’ stations in United Arab Emirates have been providing
services to the Qatar based LNG fleet for several years. We have worked alongside
N-KOM on many projects supporting vessel owners and technical managers and we
are pleased with the way our relationships have developed over the years. We look
forward to strengthening our position in Qatar along with N-KOM in the near future
and for a long and successful partnership.”
Goltens joins the growing list of service providers at N-KOM, such as MAN Diesel,Wartsila, Turbo Technik and Wilhelmsen Ships Services among others.
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The MoU was signed by N-KOM CEO Mr Chandru Rajwani and Goltens Managing Director Mr Thomas Boyle at the Goltens
office in Dubai.
HIGHLIGHTS
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SUCCESSFUL DRYDOCKING FOR PIL SISTERSHIPSN-KOM has successfully completed the drydocking and repairs for two containervessels from Singapore’s Pacific International Lines (PIL), the 39,781dwt Kota Kamil
and 39,763dwt Kota Karim. Both sisterships underwent routine repairs such as mainand auxiliary engine turbocharger overhauls, renewal of the vessels’ echo sounder,removal and survey of the tail shafts and steel repairs for a total of 62 hatch covers(each averaging 24 tonnes). The vessels were repaired within a period of 8 days andwere sailed off on time and within budget.
Commenting on the successful repairs executed, Mr Mohammad Zahirul Islam, PIL’sAssistant General Manager (Technical Division) said, “We are very pleased with the
quality and timely delivery of these vessels, and look forward to a long-term
association with N-KOM for future vessel repairs in the region.”
Kota Karim & Kota Kamil container vessels owned by PIL to be drydocked at N-KOM.
A total of 62 hatch covers averaging 24 tonnes each were repaired for both container vessels.
OPERATIONS
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TANKER & BULKER REPAIRS BUILDING MOMENTUM
Finishing off strong in 2015, N-KOM had successfully tripled its tanker repairbusiness and undertaken several projects for new clients such as BluewakeShipping’s 74,902dwt product tanker Justice Victoria, Mideast Shipmanagement’s319,302dwt VLCC Farhah, Sea World Management’s 50,223dwt product tankerAlpine Legend and Victoria Shipmanagement’s 33,694dwt chemical tanker Bow
Hector among others. The shipyard had also drydocked and repaired 10 tankers forDynacom Tankers Management during the year, making them the top customer of2015.
Continuing this momentum, the shipyard has undertaken a number of tanker repairand maintenance projects in the first quarter of 2016, all delivered in a safe andtimely manner. Repeat customer Eurotankers awarded two crude oil tanker repairs toN-KOM, the 93,723dwt Genie and 105,212dwt Eurostrength, for routine repairs suchas engine overhauls, hull treatment and coating as well as other generalrefurbishments.
Schneekluth ducts have been installed for Marine Management Services’ Suezmaxcrude oil tanker United Emblem and Maran Tankers’ VLCC Antonis I. Angelicoussis,with a PBCF (Propeller Boss Cap Fin) installation also carried out for the latter.Blasting and painting was also carried out over an area of 17,625sqm for the VLCC,within a tight timeframe of 8 days.
Repairs carried out for (a) Mideast Shipmanagement’s VLCC Farhah, (b) Bluewake Shipping’s product tanker Justice
Victoria, (c )Sea World Management’s product tanker Alpine Legend and (d) Victoria Shipmanagement’s chemical tanker Bow Hector at N-KOM.
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c d
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Another new addition to the shipyard’s growing clientele is India’s Zen Shipping, forwhich routine drydocking and hydraulic pipe repairs were undertaken for their14,000dwt chemical tanker Bon Atlantico.
Schneekluth duct installed on Marine Management Services’ Suezmax crude oil tanker United Emblem.
Apart from the thriving tanker repair business, N-KOM has also completed repairs fora few bulk carriers such as the 78,992dwt Diane from Charterwell Maritime and32,957dwt Qatar Spirit from Milaha. Among the repairs carried out were overhauls ofthe propellers and sea valves as well as renewal of slewing bearings for three cranesonboard the vessels.
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Milaha bulk carrier Qatar Spirit & Charterwell Maritime bulk carrier Diane at N-KOM.
(a) Maran Tankers’ VLCC Antonis I. Angelicoussis and Eurotankers crude oil tanker Eurostrength drydocking at N-KOM.
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WOQOD TANKS FABRICATION PROGRESS Sixteen bitumen storage tanks are currently being fabricated for client Woqod Marine Services at the shipyard’s extensive fabrication and laydown area. The first batch of tankswith a capacity ranging between 400cbm to 2500cbm and diameters of 5.8m to 14m, have already been completed and will be delivered together with the second batch of tanksin the second quarter of 2016.
Outfitting installation completed for 400m3 tanks .Fabricated tank ready for blasting & painting.
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LAUNCH OF QUALITY EXCELLENCE 2020 N-KOM has successfully launched its Quality Excellence 2020 campaign on 19 April 2016, in line with the company’s Vision 2020 goal to be the preferred shipyard deliveringsolutions in the region. The campaign, which espouses eliminating rework and boosting efficiency through the slogan ‘Do it Right the First Time, Everytime’, aims to furtherheighten the yard’s quality standards. Some of the initiatives already being carried out include a series of technical competency trainings, quality awareness programmes andappointment of cross-sectional Quality Ambassadors to cultivate a passion for quality on the ground.
Award winner striking a CAN-DO pose with the QSA committee members. Guest of Honour N-KOM CEO Mr Chandru Rajwani and GMO Mr. Allen Felix at the launch ceremony.
PEOPLE MATTERS
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NATIONAL SPORTS DAY 2016
PEOPLE MATTERS
The company celebrated National Sports Day on 9 February 2016 by organizing various sporting and recreational activities for its staff at its Residences in Ras LaffanIndustrial City. The day started with a mini-marathon followed by a series of sporting competitions to promote a healthy lifestyle and camaraderie amongst employees.
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CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
N-KOM together with its partners Nakilat and Nakilat Damen Shipyards Qatar(NDSQ), held a successful beach clean-up on 24 March 2016 at the Northern Beachin Ras Laffan Industrial City (RLC). Some 250 volunteers from the three companiesparticipated in the annual activity co-organized together with Qatar Petroleum'sIndustrial Cities Directorate and Ras Laffan's HSSE department.
The beach clean-up which comes as part of the company’s corporate socialresponsibility programme, aims to provide a clean and safe coastal environmentahead of the Hawksbill turtle nesting season. Marine life, especially the endangeredHawksbill turtle in the area, is vulnerable to the harmful effects brought about bycoastal pollution as it favours coastlines where sponges are abundant and sandynesting sites are within reach.
N-KOM’s General Manager (Operations) Mr Allen Felix said, “The shipyard is
dependent on the sea for most of its operations and as such, we strive to operate in a
responsible manner in line with our belief that environmental care is for a better
tomorrow. This beach clean-up is not only significant in creating a sustainable
environment for marine life to live and breed in but also, to spread awareness
amongst our employees on the importance of preserving biodiversity for generations
to come.”
N-KOM’s staff participating in the annual beach clean-up at Ras Laffan’s Northern Beach.
PROTECTING BIODIVERSITY
PEOPLE MATTERS
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N-KOM joined the global ranks of environmentally responsible organizations through its participation in Earth Hour on 19 March 2016, during which all non-essential lightsin various locations across the shipyard and its residences were switched off for an hour between 8:30pm - 9:30pm (local time). In line with this year’s theme ‘Shine a light
on Climate Change’, this initiative sheds light on how individuals have an important role to play in energy conservation and combat climate change.
EARTH HOUR
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Machine Shop. Pipe Workshop.
N-KOM Residence. Mobile Shelter.
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BLOOD DONATION DRIVE
N-KOM’s blood donation drive in the shipyard.
On 6 April 2016, a blood donation drive was held at the shipyard in coordination withHamad Medical Corporation (HMC) Blood Donation Unit. The drive was open to allN-KOM employees as well as partner companies and contractors operating within thefacility.
HMC’s mobile blood donation van was mobilized along with their medical team whomworked alongside N-KOM’s healthcare personnel to facilitate the blood donationprocess. The successful initiative which saw a healthy number of blood donors, ispart of the company’s corporate social responsibility programme to operate as asocially responsible organization committed to ensuring sustainability.
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Volume 3 Issue 5AGENTS WORLDWIDE
AUSTRALIAKEPPEL PRINCE ENGINEERING PTY. LTDMr. Charles ChiamTel: (61) 399 824589Email: [email protected]
CANADA (VANCOUVER)WISEPOOL ENTERPRISES LTDMr. Harris ChiTel: (1) 604 272 1873Email: [email protected]
CYPRUSONE TECH DRYDOCKS AND SHIP REPAIRS LTDMr. Thois ThemistocleousTel: (357) 25 828996Email: [email protected]
DENMARKWING PARTNERS I/SMr. Marita KristensenTel: (45) 3252 6052Email: [email protected]
FRANCEMMI EUROPE LTDCaptain Latcho StoyanovTel: (33) 970 493 285 334E-mail: [email protected]
GREECET.J. GIAVRIDIS MARINE SERVICES CO. LTDMr. T.J. GiavridisTel: (30) 210 4184890 / 4180593 / 4516195Email: [email protected]
GERMANYKDW MARINE CONSULTING GMBHMr. Klaus-D. WilkensTel: (49) 174 4204020Email: [email protected]
HONG KONGTRANSMA LIMITEDMr. Chen Chia ChiangTel: (85) 22861 1623Email: [email protected]
INDIA(MARINE)CONARD ENGINEERING & TRADING PTE LTDMr. S.K. SharmaTel: (65) 6272 9428 / 9672 1387Email:
INDIA(OFFSHORE)ARYA OFFSHOREMr. Sunil DhulekarTel: (91) 22 3346-6617Email: [email protected]
JAPANCOMPEX & MARINE CO. LTDMr. Kazutomo TanoueTel: (81) 35638 1421/2Email: [email protected]
NORWAYSTORM & BULL SHIPPING ASMr. Thomas Ness,Tel: (47) 24 13 43 70Email: [email protected]
NETHERLANDS / BELGIUM /
LUXEMBOURGKEPPEL VEROLME B.V.Mr. Praveen Badloo,Tel: (31) 181 234300 / 234315 234416Email: [email protected]
SINGAPOREKEPPEL SHIPYARD LTDMr. Mah Chan WahTel: (65) 6861 4141
SINGAPOREATC MARINE ASSOCIATES PTE LTDMr. YY FongTel: (65) 9818 9289Email:
TAIWANMIBER ENTERPRISES CO. LTDMr. Mike WuTel: (886) 2 2917 5300Email: [email protected]
UNITED KINGDOM /
SWITZERLANDENCOMPASS MARINE LTD.Mr. Peter J. SmithTel: (44) 1472 245500Email: [email protected]
USA(OFFSHORE)KEPPEL MARINE AGENCIES INTERNATIONAL INCMr. Mike HolcombTel: (1) 713-600-8371Email: [email protected]
USA(MARINE)KEPPEL MARINE AGENCIES INTERNATIONAL INCMr. John C. BajorTel: (1) 713-922-3226 / (1) 713-600-8372Email: [email protected]
U.A.E (OFFSHORE)DRILLTEKH INTERNATIONAL FZEMr. Zaheer A. AwanTel: (971) 55 666 9276 / (971) 2 445 9559Email: [email protected]
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