Om05 Sepoct

A publication of Keppel Offshore & Marine
September/October 2005
Offshore
Joint venture to provide

deepwater solutions
Keppel delivers jackup
18 days ahead of schedule
Marine
Keppel Shipyard is
Best Shiprepair Yard
ENSCO and Keppel FELS:

Best-in-class partners
MITA (P277/03/2003)
FEATURES
Early delivery of Al-Hail
Keppel Singmarine secures S$78 million

contracts
Keppel FELS delivers jackup 18 days

ahead of schedule
Rise of OSVs
11
Double bonus for Berge Helene
14
Best-in-class partners
22
Lending wind to sail
26
Scorpion orders two more jackups from

Keppel AmFELS
44
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Editorial Board
Editorial Advisor
Choo Chiau Beng
Editor
Lai Ching Chuan
Assistant Editor
Sarah Seah
International Conference on Technology and

Operation of OSVs 2005
Page 11
Sub Editor
Lee Yin Chiin
Committee members
Michael Chia, Nelson Yeo, Hoe Eng Hock
Yeong Wai Seng, Dr Foo Kok Seng,
Ian Chin, Quek Mong Song, David Loh
Chin Sze Kiun
Contributors
Grace Chia, Yang Sook Chin, Andrew Ong
Kristine Maryann Nonis, Ahmad Loqman
Bin Ishak, Simon Ng, Stella Brant
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Keppel and J. Ray to provide

deepwater solutions
Keppel FELS and J. Ray McDermott, S.A. (J Ray), a subsidiary of McDermott
International, Inc. are in the process of forming a new 50/50 joint venture (JV)
company, to be named FloaTEC, LLC, (FloaTEC) to provide deepwater and ultra
deepwater oil and gas development solutions.
dding to the JVs offerings,

Keppel FELS and J Ray plan to
draw upon the purchased
patent rights previously owned by ABB
for the Extended Tension Leg Platform
(ETLP ) and Single Column Floater
(SCF) designs. Combined with Keppel
FELS semisubmersible expertise and J
Rays existing SPAR technology, FloaTEC
will be in a unique position to provide a
wide range of solutions for deepwater
developments.
J Ray and Keppel FELS are uniquely
positioned to offer total solutions to
customers through this new company,
said Choo Chiau Beng, Chairman & CEO
of Keppel Offshore & Marine Ltd (Keppel
O&M), the parent company of Keppel
FELS. We have established reputations
in the international market for versatility,
reliability, quality service, timely delivery,
good project management and a
commitment to excellence. FloaTEC will
offer customers quality solutions
enhanced by proprietary technology and
critical engineering expertise.
We believe that the timing could not be
better for this cooperation with our
colleagues at Keppel FELS and the
establishment of this exciting joint
venture, said Bob Deason, President and
CEO of J. Ray McDermott, Inc.
Both companies have developed unique
technologies and capabilities over the
years and command an attractive product
portfolio, in particular within floating
production solutions. This joint venture
further strengthens that combined

product portfolio and prepares us to take
a leading role in global deepwater
development prospects.
Eric H. Namtvedt will be named Chief
Operating Officer to lead this new
company. He will join the JV with over
25 years of experience in the industry.
Namtvedt has worked for a major oil
company, the Norwegian government, a
global E & C contractor, and an oilfield
service and fabrication company, leading
projects ranging geographically from the
US to West Africa, South East Asia, North
Sea and Australia. Namtvedts experience
includes the establishment of joint
venture companies, both in fabrication
and technology development.
Establishing FloaTEC, LLC represents a
significant commitment by both Keppel
FELS and J Ray and a firm belief that
jointly they can achieve more and provide
better value to their clients, said
Namtvedt.
J Ray is widely recognised for its marine
construction and installation services, and
Keppel FELS has a long history of clientfocused product developments and
deliveries of semis, floaters, jackups and
specialised ships. Field proven designs of
SPARs and Production Semisubmersibles
have been successfully delivered from
Keppel and J Rays global fabrication
facilities.
The Kizomba A Tension Leg Platform

(TLP) was built for ExxonMobil recently,
based on one of the patents that
Keppel and J Ray jointly bought to
enhance our portfolio of proprietary
designs in the production segment
clients, represented by the SparTEC;

SemiTEC and TlpTEC product lines.
Namtvedt added, FloaTEC, in close
dialogue with potential clients, will work
to provide optimum solutions from this
suite of hull designs. In addition to
providing engineering solutions, we will
be able to offer full EPIC solutions for
hull, topsides, mooring systems and risers
by drawing on our parents global
engineering, project management,
fabrication and marine construction
resources.
FloaTEC boasts an unmatched portfolio

of floating production solutions for its
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Keppel Singmarine secures

S$78 million contracts
eppel Singmarine has secured

orders for four offshore support
vessels (OSVs) and two tugboats
for about S$78 million. These vessels will
be progressively delivered to their owners
up to first half of 2007.
Keppel Singmarine will build two Anchor
Handling and Tug/ Supply (AHTS) vessels
each for Saudi Arabia companies, HADI
Establishment and Zamil Operations and
Maintenance Co.
A repeat customer since 2001, HADI has
ordered from Keppel Singmarine a total
of nine vessels including the latest two
vessels. Zamil Operations and
Maintenance Co. Ltd. (Zamil) is a new

customer.
Keppel Smit Towage (KST) has placed an
order for two Azimuth Stern Drive (ASD)
tugboats, designed by the Marine
Technology Development (MTD), Keppel
Singmarines own research and
development arm.
Hoe Eng Hock, Executive Director of
Keppel Singmarine, said, Keppel
Singmarines track records and
experiences as a specialised shipbuilder
have exemplified its capabilities and
confidence in meeting customers
expectations and requirements.
With our commitment to provide quality

products and delivery on-time on-budget,
Keppel Singmarine creates value for our
customers. We are very glad that HADI
Establishment, Zamil and KST have
chosen Keppel Singmarine as their
preferred yard.
Currently, Keppel Singmarine has 22
vessels under construction, having
delivered nine since the beginning of
2005. Its strong orderbook has placed the
Company as one of the worlds leading
builders of offshore support vessels.
Keppel Singmarines strong orderbook has placed the Company as one of the worlds leading builders of offshore support
vessels
Keppel FELS B Class rigs rise

above competition
Keppel FELS seals contracts from Awilco and Sinvest for their respective second and
fourth KFELS B Class rigs.
Another rig contract further strengthens relationship with customer Awilco

(from left) Jan B. Usland, Director Offshore Business Development of Awilco;
T. Alexander Krafft, Senior VP Offshore of Awilco; Michael Chia, ED of Keppel
FELS and Bryan Toh, Asst Project Manager of Keppel FELS
Jackup worth US$134m for Awilco
Fourth jackup for Sinvest
Keppel FELS has secured from Sinvest

ASA, through the latters wholly
owned subsidiary, Deep Drilling Invest
Pte Ltd, a US$145m contract to build
a KFELS Super B Class jackup.
wilco AS (Awilco), the offshore arm

of The Anders Wilhelmsen Group
of Norway, has exercised its option
to build a US$134m jackup, its second KFELS
B Class rig with Keppel FELS. The contract
for the first rig was signed in February 2005.
This new rig is expected to be delivered in
the first quarter 2008.
This is Sinvests fourth jackup rig with

Keppel FELS. Delivery of the rig is
expected in the third quarter of 2008.
Developed by Offshore Technology

Development, Keppel Offshore & Marines
R&D arm, the KFELS B Class jackup is
customised to suit Awilcos specific
requirements.
This KFELS Super B Class jackup is

identical to the three earlier rigs which
have capabilities for drilling High
Pressure High Temperature wells up
to 35,000 ft at 350 ft water depth.
Built to the highest industry standards for

jackup rigs, the KFELS B Class jackup
incorporates the latest design and engineering
concepts and is capable of drilling down to
30,000 ft in water depths of up to 400 ft.
Involved primarily in investments

relating to the offshore industry,
Sinvest ASA is a public company
quoted on the Oslo stock exchange.
The undocking of Sinvests first rig,

Deep Driller 2, is a major milestone
representing the successful fabrication
of the hull and major equipment on
deck
Keppel FELS delivers jackup 18 days

million manhours of construction
period.
Abdul Munim Saif Al-Kindy, General
Manager of NDC, said at the ceremony,
This admirable achievement would not
have been possible without the
professional approach that was adopted
by both NDC and Keppel FELS teams.
It is a clear testimony to the workmanship,
quality and commitment to HSE (Health,
Safety and Environment).
Signing the delivery protocol for Al-Hail are (from left) Tong Chong Heong,
MD/COO of Keppel O&M and Abdul Munim Saif Al-Kindy, GM of NDC, as the
project teams looks on
Highlights of Al-Hail
Self-positioning fixation system
designed by Keppels R&D arm,
Offshore Technology
Development (OTD)
Remote controlled pipe handling
system with pipe pick up,
transfer and racking capabilities
Power management system
Complete AC system with
Variable Frequency Drives for
all drilling equipment
Modern accommodation,
equipped with leisure, fitness,
conferencing facilities and
mosque
ommitted to on-time on-budget

deliveries for all its projects,
Keppel FELS has proven that
they can go beyond that promise to offer
its customers added value.
Amidst guests who came from across the
capital, jackup rig Al-Hail was inaugurated
on 18 September 2005 in Abu Dhabi,
reputed as one of the most modern cities
in the world.
Commending the team, Tong Chong
Heong, Managing Director/Chief
Operating Officer of Keppel Offshore &
Marine (Keppel O&M), said, The early
delivery of Al-Hail is testament to Keppels
promise to our customers to complete our
projects on-time, on-budget and above all,
safely.
We are fully committed to this amidst
our heavy orderbook. I am very proud of
the team for their dedication and
commitment.
The rig also achieved a zero-accident
safety record during her more than two
Al-Hail is NDCs first newbuild jackup in

20 years. It is also the first KFELS B Class
jackup customised to meet NDCs
requirements for a cost-effective rig. With
leg lengths of 307 feet, Al-Hail is tailored
specifically for operations in benign
Middle East conditions of water depths
of 150 feet.
The rig is also equipped with Keppels
proprietary jacking and fixation system
with fully automated control functions
developed by Keppel FELS research and
technology arm, Offshore Technology
Development.
In addition, Keppel FELS worked closely
with the NDC management to customise
a training package for the NDC team that
would be operating the KFELS B Class
rig, which is equipped with some of
todays most advanced drilling technology
and equipment.
I am very proud of the co-operation we
have with Keppel FELS. Al-Hail is a major
project for us, and this first class rig clearly
demonstrates the professionalism of
Keppel FELS, Al-Kindy continued.
At the inauguration ceremony, Tong took
the opportunity to share the key
milestones of the construction of Al-Hail.
In October 2003, NDC contracted
ahead of schedule
Keppel FELS to build a jackup rig, which
was going to be NDCs first newbuild rig
in 20 years. It was also their first turnkey
jackup rig project with Keppel FELS. We
were excited that NDC picked Keppel
FELS as their designer and builder of
choice.
There is a Keppel maxim we proudly call
Can Do. Within three months in January
2004, we cut the first steel plate in our
Singapore yard. One month ago, we
completed the rig in Keppel FELS. Today,
she stands proud here having been
transported on the carrier all the way here.
While most rigs built by us are delivered
in Singapore to owners, Al-Hail was to be
delivered here in Abu Dhabi as
contractually required. This necessitated
Keppel FELS to book and confirm early
the availability of a suitable carrier to
transport Al-Hail here, this was especially
challenging with the upsurge in demand
for carriers worldwide. This clearly
demonstrates Keppels firm commitment
in striving for an early delivery for our
valued customer, NDC.
This is Keppel FELS first project with
NDC. It was challenging, as there were
different working styles and expectations
from both sides.
However, I recall that during the contract
award ceremony, Al-Kindy took it upon
himself to imbue both parties with the
understanding that there is no Keppel
FELS or NDC team, but one integrated
team. This team has proven to be
extremely dedicated and has
demonstrated skill, experience and
technical expertise in finding the best
possible solutions to meet the project
requirements and achieve a win-win
relationship.
I applaud their efforts in proving that
they can complete the job, which often
The KFELS B Class jackup rig, Al-Hail
demanded quick responses in order to

meet tight deadlines. The in-depth
understanding of requirements and strong
project management skills demonstrated
by the partnership between our
companies has contributed to the fast
track completion of this project ahead of
contractual delivery.
Summing it up, Tong quipped, Al-Hail
is the name of an island off Abu Dhabi
and I was told that there are 200 islands
around Abu Dhabi we certainly look
forward to building another 199 rigs with
NDC! We look forward to welcome you
back to Keppel FELS soon to start another
project!
Celebrating a win-win relationship

between NDC and Keppel FELS
(from left) Al-Kindy, C H Tong and
Abdulla Nasser Al Suwaidi,
Chairman of NDC (behind)
KFB welcomes DPM Jayakumar
rof S. Jayakumar, Deputy Prime

Minister of the Republic of
Singapore, recently visited the
shipyard of Keppel FELS Brasil (KFB), in
Angra dos Reis, Rio de Janerio, Brazil.
BrasFELS yard is the largest shipyard in
Latin America.
He was accompanied by Heng Chee How,
then-Minister of State for Trade and
Industry.
The business mission was aimed to
increase Singapore-based companies
awareness of and access to business
opportunities in key emerging markets
such as Latin America.
Prof S. Jayakumar (right most), Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of

Singapore, visited the shipyard of Keppel FELS Brasil while on a business mission
to explore business opportunities in a growing Latin American market
Keppel AmFELS reaches out
eppel AmFELS and its employees

have raised around US$7,000 for
victims of Hurricanes Katrina
and Rita.
Its Recreation Committee organised a
lunch fair where members got together
to cook and sell fajita plates to fellow
employees to raise the money on
15 September 2005. Management
matched the collection dollar-for-dollar.
A people-oriented company and an active
corporate member of the local
community, Keppel AmFELS has been
able to garner the support of its employees
and subcontractors to contribute up to
US$200,000 to local charities in the last
five years.
In addition to cash contributions to the

hurricane victims, the company is also
working with the Texas Workforce
Commission to offer up to 100 positions
to those victims who were left without
jobs. The offer comprises a variety of
employment opportunities such as pipe
fitters, welders, carpenters and
mechanics.
Said Gilbert Elizondo, Vice President of
Human Resources for Keppel AmFELS,
Keppel AmFELS offer was simply
humanitarian. We want to do our part in
helping our fellow citizens affected by the
disaster.
In reaching out to the hurricane victims,
we are helping families in need, attracting
Employees of Keppel AmFELS

organise a lunch fair to help raise
funds for hurricane victims
skilled labor, and bringing back to the

valley those who had left the local area
and are now part of the tragedy caused
by hurricanes.
Keppel Shipyard is
Best Shiprepair Yard
eppel Shipyard bagged the Best

Shiprepair Yard Award at the 7th
Lloyds List Maritime Asia
(LLMA) Awards, making it the first
Singaporean yard to receive this industry
accolade.
Daniel Chang, Senior General Manager
(Operations) of Keppel Shipyard, received
the award at the ceremony held on
29 September 2005 at the Shangri-La
Hotel. It was attended by key industry
players, partners, media and authorities
of the offshore and marine community.
The other award categories include the
Best Shipbuilding Yard, Ship of the Year
and Classification Society, to name a few.
The LLMA recognises and celebrates the

achievements of Asian companies in the
maritime industries.
The three finalists in each category of the
Maritime Asia Awards are chosen via a
popular vote of Lloyds List Maritime Asia
readers. The winner is selected by an
independent panel of marine industry
experts worldwide.
In the awards citation, Julian Bray, Editor
of Lloyds List, noted, Singapores premier
yard (Keppel Shipyard) was flourished in
the last 12 months with a slew of new
contracts. This will maintain the Lion
Republics position as a ship repair centre
of the highest repute.
Daniel Chang, Senior General

Manager Operations, receiving the
award on behalf of Keppel Shipyard
Nelson Yeo, Executive Director of Keppel

Shipyard, said, We are honoured to
receive the recognition by Lloyds List and
our industry peers. This award is the
testimony of dedication and commitment
of the team at Keppel Shipyard to deliver
quality services on time, on budget to our
valued customers.
Kudos to one and all at Keppel Shipyard!
Weld made investment
eppel AmFELS and the

University of Texas Brownsville
(UTB) presented certificates to
70 employees on 21 September 2005 for
completing a welder-training programme.
current workflow in the yards. The new

welders will be joining Keppel AmFELS
production workforce to continue their
learning process with experienced
colleagues guiding them.
The programme was organised by UTB

and Texas Southmost College (TSC), and
funded by Keppel AmFELS and the Texas
Workforce Commission, culminating to
360 hours (9 weeks) of theory and
practical lessons. The lessons were taught
by Keppel AmFELS experienced welding
instructors, who were themselves certified
by UTB and TSC themselves.
Keppel AmFELS recognises the efforts

and dedication of all trainees and wishes
them well in their new jobs, said Gilbert
Elizondo, Vice President (Human
Resources), Keppel AmFELS at the
certificate presentation. He also thanked
all who were instrumental in the success
of the welder-training programme.
Through the programme, the employees

improved their skills and gained greater
confidence in handling equipment,
enhancing efficiency to alleviate the
Working closely with local and state

agencies, school system, community
colleges, and state universities (UTB/
TSC), Keppel AmFELS contributes to the
growth of the local community by
C Y Ho, President and CEO of Keppel

AmFELS awarding the certificate for
the welder-training programme to a
trainee
attracting, developing and retaining local
talents.
In 2005 alone, Keppel AmFELS have
created more than 500 new jobs for the
Brownsville county, and are expected to
recruit more people. The company has
also invested more than half a million
US dollars on skills training in the last 12
months.
Keppel AmFELS wins its spurs
eppel AmFELS chalked up

another achievement with the
successful re-delivery of jackup
Ocean Spur to Diamond Offshore six days
ahead of schedule.
Diamond Offshores Project Manager,
Steve Sheek, presented Keppel AmFELS
with a commendation plaque.
Ocean Spur underwent leg repairs as well
as maintenance and refurbishment works
from damages she had suffered from
Hurricane Ivan in September last year.
Receiving the commendation is Ho Cheok Yuen, President & CEO of Keppel

AmFELS (third from right) from Steve Sheek, Project Manager of Diamond
Offshore (fourth from left)
Following the completion of Ocean Spur,

Keppel AmFELS also completed the
steel replacement and maintenance
repairs on Ocean Lexington. She was
redelivered to Diamond Offshore on
15 September 2005.
Keppel AmFELS is presently busy with

several newbuild and repair projects.
They include the construction of two
living quarters HA-KU-M and HA-KU-S
accommodation platforms for PEMEX, a
KFELS Super B Class jackup rig for
Strategic meeting
of minds
ey personnel of Keppel Offshore

& Marine (Keppel O&M) from
across the world convened in
Singapore for their annual strategic
meeting on 10 and 11 August 2005.
Apart from looking at goals and challenges
together, Keppel O&M Chairman &
CEO Choo Chiau Beng urged his team
to leverage the gathering as a golden
opportunity for networking.
He exalted, It is in our best interest to
support one another as performance is on
a group basis.
Whilst having an eye on future trends,
he urged everyone not to forget to assess
Diamond Offshore, four jackup rigs for

Scorpion Drilling and a sludge vessel.
Refurbishment works at the yard include
ENSCO 89 and TOTO for ENSCO
Offshore and Jet Drilling respectively.
On the sideline...
More ladies, please!
Scanning across the room of more than
60 people, Choo quipped in his
opening remarks, We must encourage
more ladies to be in top management
at Keppel O&M!
Grooming young talents
For the first time, junior officers
demonstrating high potential and
growth development were invited to
attend the meeting to have a grasp of
the opportunities, challenges and risks
in each region.
Mind share at Keppel O&M annual

strategic meeting
current risks and opportunities,

emphasising that the groups success lies
in the quality delivery and execution of
every single project.
Harvard Professor speaks

To provoke more thought at this annual
event, Professor Clayton M Christensen
of Harvard Business School challenged
the participants with his presentation
against the conventional wisdom that
creating shareholder value equals more
success.
Friends reunite at the International Conference on Technology and Operation of Offshore Support Vessels (OSVs)
Rise of OSVs
The new Offshore Support Vessels (OSVs) are rugged and versatile, more powerful and
are outfitted to respond to a wide range of potential emergencies.
SV are like 007 (James Bond)

pick-up trucks, according to
Charles Foo, MD (Special
Projects) of Keppel Offshore & Marine
(Keppel O&M), moderator of the first
plenary session at the International
Conference on Technology and Operation
of OSVs.
Some 125 participants and 25 speakers
comprising owners, operators, engineers,
specialists and researchers were actively
engaged in a lively discussion on the
serviceability and operability of the
OSVs.
At the opening segment of the conference,
Guest-of-Honour BG Tay Lim Heng,
Chief Executive of Maritime & Port
Authority of Singapore (MPA), also
emphasised on the importance of OSVs,
The headline-grabbing surge in oil
prices and the devastation caused to US
Gulf oil platforms by Hurricane Katrina,
have added fuel to offshore oil and gas
exploration activities, which cannot be
conducted without OSVs.
The rising demand for OSVs is the result
of heavy demand for a wide range of
support services such as towage, anchor

handling, fire fighting, pollution control
measures, load-out, transportation and
installation activities, and logistics
support, thus spurring a boom in the OSV
market.
It is for this reason that the timely twoday conference, sponsored by Keppel
Singmarine, was a success. Singapore
commands a substantial share of the
global market for OSVs, outside the USA.
Keppel Singmarine alone accounts for
a sizeable share of the market, with
22 vessels under construction currently.
The strategic decision taken by Keppel
O&M three years ago to focus and
specialise in the OSV market has enabled
Keppel Singmarine to become one of the
top OSV builders in the world.
In his keynote address, James B. Liebertz,
President & COO, American Bureau Of
Shipping (Pacific Division), reminisced
Singapores shipbuilding and marine
industry was in its infancy in the 1970s.
But it took on the challenge of serving
the emerging offshore industry in the
region with a particular focus on
building mobile offshore drilling units
and offshore supply vessels. We all

know that these activities declined in the
1980s as oil prices dropped. Many wellknown names did not survive the lean
years. Those that did are reaping the
fruits now, as demand for both MODUs
[mobile offshore drilling units] and
OSVs is once again very strong.
According to Liebertz, two key factors
drive the OSV market the low level of
newbuildings of OSVs in the last two
decades and the unprecedented hike in
oil prices that has resulted in the high
level of offhore exploration.
Held at the Engineering Auditorium in
National University of Singapore, this
annual conference and exhibition is
organised by the Joint Branch of the Royal
Institution of Naval Architects and the
Institute of Marine Engineering, Science
and Technology (Singapore) (RINA
IMarEST) and the Centre for Offshore
Research & Engineering, National
University of Singapore (NUS).
Loyal alliance
The alliance between Keppel and Smedvig withstands the test of time to build five deepwater
drilling tenders. Their latest completed project is aptly named West Setia (Setia means
Loyal in Bahasa Indonesia) as the new tender rig sets out for the deepwaters to serve
Brunei Shell.
International, at Keppel FELS amidst a
gathering of local and overseas guests.
West Setia is one of the first offshore rigs
to be registered in Singapore since the
Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore
(MPA) opened its Singapore Registry of
Ships (SRS) to include offshore industry
mobile units in January 2005.
With the delivery of West Setia, Keppel
FELS has also divested its entire 72%
interest in the rig to Smedvig at an agreed
purchase price of US$65m (S$110m).
Lady Sponsor of West Setia, Debbie Straub with (from left) Michael Chia, ED of
Keppel FELS; Tong Chong Heong, MD/COO of Keppel O&M; Staale Roed, MD
of Smedvig Asia, Brian Straub, VP Technical-Asia Pacific Shell EP International
and Choo Chiau Beng, Chairman & CEO of Keppel O&M
Delivery of West Setia
eppel FELS delivered its latest

semisubmersible drilling tender
(SSDT), West Setia, to Smedvig
Tender Rigs Pte Ltd (Smedvig) on
30 July 2005.
The successful delivery firmly establishes
Keppel FELS as the leader in the design
and construction of purpose-built SSDTs
for deepwater operations.
Developed by Keppels Deepwater
Technology Group, West Setia is built to
Keppel O&Ms proprietary design, KFELS
SSDT 3600-GOM-C42.
Incorporating the latest technological
advances, the six-column drilling tender
has the flexibility for deployment in
deeper waters and harsher environments.
It carries a drilling derrick set and has

cranage to deploy this derrick set onto
production platforms. It also provides
storage and accommodation facilities, and
complements other drilling platforms.
West Setia is the fourth SSDT to be
designed and built by Keppel. The first
in the series was West Pelaut, which, in
1994, was the worlds first purpose-built
semisubmersible tender rig for
production drilling. Two more drilling
tenders, West Menang and West Alliance,
were subsequently built by Keppel
Shipyard. All these tenders, including
West Setia which departed Keppel FELS
yard on 15 August 2005, are being used
by Brunei Shell.
West Setia was officially named by Debbie
Straub, wife of Brian Straub, VP of
Technical-Asia Pacific Shell EP
Construction of West Berani

During the delivery ceremony for West
Setia, Staale Roed, MD of Smedvig, also
talked about their new partnership project
with Keppel FELS, the West Berani.
He said Our relationship with Keppel is
one that has grown from strength to
strength. We have been impressed with
the design, engineering and construction
capabilities of Keppel FELS. We are
confident that the fifth drilling tender will
be delivered on time and within budget.
Tong Chong Heong, MD/COO of Keppel
Offshore & Marine (Keppel O&M), said,
We are seeing a growing interest in
purpose-built supporting units such as
drilling tenders and accommodation
platforms. They are attractive options for
operators and drilling contractors because
they are efficient and cost effective
solutions for deepwater operation in
harsher environments.
Works on the fifth semi-tender, West
Berani, are well underway.
Muliady Pohan Uidjaja, Keppel FELS

Project Manager for West Berani, shared,
West Setia was my first newbuild
semisubmersible tender rig project. It has
been challenging, and working alongside
Marcus (Smedvigs Project Manager) has
certainly taught me much.
I am confident that with experiences
gained from West Setia, we will achieve
the milestones and goals we set to achieve
in the West Berani project.
Living up to its name, West Berani (Berani
which means Brave in Malay) is set to
make waves. Even as the Keppel FELS and
Smedvig teams brace themselves for the
journey ahead, they remain upbeat.
Muliady added, We will continue to
maintain the positive attitude and high
level of energy in both our project teams
in order to achieve our common goal of
completing West Berani on time, within
budget and safely.
Semisubmersible drilling tender, West Setia, is built to Keppel O&Ms proprietary

design
Smedvig Tender Rigs Pte Ltd is a wholly
owned subsidiary of leading offshore
drilling contractor, Smedvig asa of
Norway. Smedvig is the largest operator
of self-erecting tender rigs used for

production drilling and well maintenance
in Southeast Asia and West Africa.
Keppel completes divestment of

Safe Concordia
eppel Offshore & Marine (Keppel O&M), has

completed the divestment of its interest in the
accommodation platform, Safe Concordia, to
Consafe Offshore for a cash consideration of US$84.5 million.
Safe Concordia is owned by a Special Purpose Company
(SPC), which was set up by Keppel O&M and JCE Group as
the 85/15 joint venture company. JCE Group has since
transferred its rights and obligations to Consafe Offshore.
The vessel was built on the proprietary KFELS SSAU 3600GOM-C42 design developed by Keppels Deepwater
Technology Group. It is suited for operations in regions such
as Gulf of Mexico, West Africa, Offshore Brazil and Southeast
Asia.
With the divestment, Keppel O&M ceases to have any
interest in the semisubmersible accommodation vessel,
Safe Concordia.
Keppel divests its entire interest in semisubmersible

accommodation vessel, Safe Concordia
Double bonus for Berge Helene
t the pre-sail ceremony of FPSO

Berge Helene, Bergesen Offshore
presented Keppel Shipyard with
US$480,000 for early completion of the
project and US$100,000 as safety bonus.
More than two million manhours without
lost time incident were achieved.
During the ceremony held on
21 September 2005, both Bergesen
Offshore and Keppel Shipyards project
teams gathered to celebrate the joyous
occasion of the first successful partnership
between both companies.
Morten Daviknes, Project Manager of
Chinguetti Project from Bergesen Offshore
commented, The team spirit shown in
Singapore has made the project a
tremendous success.
David Young, Project Manager of
Chinguetti Project from Woodside Energy,
which has a contractual agreement with
Bergesen Offshore on Berge Helene, also
noted that he was impressed with the
service and project management at Keppel
Shipyard.
Said Nelson Yeo, Executive Director of

Keppel Shipyard, Keppel Shipyard is
proud to have honoured our commitment
for on-time delivery to our valued
customers yet again.
This successful completion of Berge
Helene demonstrated our proven expertise
to offer existing and new customers with
high quality products and value-added
services. We are confident of gaining
stronger market position in fast track
conversions.
The 28-year-old tanker Berge Helene sailed
into Keppel Shipyard in December 2004.
The Keppel Shipyard team completed the
conversion and upgrading works on time,
within nine months.
Her major works included the installation
of additional topside process modules,
boilers and high-power generators,
replacement of existing spread mooring
with an external turret, as well as
upgrading of engine room equipment and
accommodation units. Other works
FPSO Berge Helene
included tank coating and fabrication of

a new pump room.
A Floating Production Storage and
Offloading (FPSO) vessel, Berge Helene is
owned by Bergesen Offshore, a member
of the Bergesen Worldwide Group. She is
to be deployed in Chinguetti Field off
Mauritania, West Africa. She will be
capable of handling a daily production
capacity up to 75,000 bopd (barrels of
oil per day) and will have an oil storage
capacity of 1.6 million barrels.
Double celebrations for Keppel Shipyards on-time delivery and excellent safety record
To date, Keppel Shipyard has

completed 54 FPSO/FSO with three
more in progress (P-53, FPSO
Capixaba and MST Odin)
Mauritania
Minister on
board Berge
Helene
eppel Shipyard welcomed

the visit of H.E. Mohamed
Ali Ould Sidi Mohamed,
Mauritanias Minister of Energy
and Petroleum, on 8 September
2005. The Minister reviewed the
final stages of the conversion and
upgrade works of the Berge Helene,
accompanied by delegates from
Woodside Energy Ltd and
Bergesen Offshore.
Woodside, Australias largest
publicly traded oil and gas
exploration and production
company, leds the consortium
behind the Chinguetti Project.
First discovered in May 2001, the
Chinguetti Field is the first major
oil and petroleum project in
Mauritania and first oil delivery is
expected in Q1 of 2006.
With a market capitalisation of
more than AUD$22 billion,
Woodsides major business is
centred on the North West Shelf
Venture, Australias largest
resource project, and the countrys
first and largest liquefied natural
gas plant.
Engineering start-up
in India
eppel Offshore & Marine

(Keppel O&M) has recently set
up the Keppel FELS Offshore
And Engineering Services Mumbai Pvt Ltd
(KFM) in India as part of its plan to
outsource engineering services.
With Singapore as the nerve centre for all
its design, engineering and research work,
KFM complements the Groups three
other bases in Houston, Bulgaria and
China.
Keppel O&M, well-equipped with the
latest and most efficient drafting and
modeling technology, will meet the
growing demands of the oil and gas
industry. OffshoreMarine (OM) speaks to
Aziz Merchant (AM), Executive Director
of KFM, to find out more.
OM: Where in Mumbai is KFM
located?
AM: KFM is located in the prestigious IT
park (Mindspace) in Malad, Mumbai. The
Company was incorporated in May 2005
and was operational in July 2005. This
was a fast-track start-up based on Indian
conditions.
OM: What is the total number of
employees at KFM?
AM: To date, we have employed 70
engineers and designers. We have also
appointed Anant Shukla and Joseph
Mathew as KFMs Assistant General
Manager and Engineering Manager
respectively. We target to increase our staff
strength to 125 by end 2005. With KFM,
Keppel O&M has over 550 highly
qualified engineering personnel working
round the clock to service the Group
currently.
OM: What is the purpose of setting
up an engineering office in Mumbai?
The new engineering office in

Mumbai, India
AM: With the uptrend in the offshore oil
and gas industry, there is a need for more
engineering resources to support the high
level of engineering activities.
India has a vast pool of engineering
resources with expertise in marine
and offshore design work. With the
establishment of KFM, we are able to tap
these resources and provide cost effective
design and engineering support to Keppel
FELS, Singapore, for the construction of
offshore oil rigs and platforms. KFM is
engaged in activities such as design,
AutoCAD drafting and TRIBON 3D
modeling.
Mumbai is also advantaged with a welldeveloped infrastructure and readily
available trained manpower. With an
office there, KFM is also able to attract
trained engineering staff from all over the
country.
One of KFMs aims is to tap the pool of
talented engineers and designers in India.
At the same time, KFM provides capable
Indian engineers opportunities to develop
the coveted expertise in the field of
offshore engineering.
Bridging partnerships
here builders of businesseswill

converge, meet, traffic and trade
that is the platform that LatinAsia
Biz Forum 2005 aimed to provide, stated
International Enterprise Singapore (IE
Singapore), the organisers of the event.
Keppel Offshore & Marine (Keppel O&M)
chose to host the events opening cocktail
reception at Caribbean at Keppel Bay show
gallery. Under the glow of a glorious sunset,
the festive night was filled with music from a
Mexican Mariachi band accompanying a tenor
and energetic dancers who dazzled with their
colourful costumes.
The LatinAsia Biz Forum 2005, held over 7 and
8 September at the Meritus Mandarin, aimed
to provide a bridge between enterprising
opinion-makers of Latin America and Asia to
share their experiences, insights and expertise.
Mexican Mariachi band and

dancers dazzled guests at
the Caribbean at Keppel Bay
show gallery
In his opening address, Heng Chee How,

then-Minister of State for Trade and Industry
and National Development, said that in todays
competitive global economy, Singapore
businesses must constantly seek out niches and
new markets to stay relevant. Latin America is
rich in resources and opportunities and we
must deepen our engagement there to capitalise
on these opportunities.
LatinAsia Biz Forum 2005 bridged

partnerships and fostered friendships.
Choo Chiau Beng (left) and Isaac Tcachman
(right), Honorary Consul for the Consulate
of Colombia
The first day of the forum featured distinguished

business and government speakers from
respective Latin American countries. They
presented their countrys business
opportunities, economic conditions and
perspectives in market sessions lined-up
throughout the day.
Latin America is undoubtedly the continent
of new business opportunities for Singapore
companies with its vast population and growing
economy, offering a market potential
comparable to that of China and India, said
Choo Chiau Beng, Chairman & CEO of Keppel
O&M.
He highlighted the Keppel Groups various
business units operating in Latin America,
demonstrating Keppels confidence in the
region, and encouraged more companies to step
forward.
On the Forum, Choo commented, I am
confident that the LatinAsia Biz Forum has
sown the seeds of friendship and will see many
more partnerships between Singapore and Latin
American companies blossom in the near
future.
Many milestones
eppel Singmarine continues to

chart milestones for its
customers with a total of three
strike steel, five keel layings, three
launchings and three deliveries for its
offshore support vessels (OSVs) and
tugboats in a short span of three months.
Keppel Smit Towage

Four accomplishments have been
achieved with the Keppel Smit Towage
(KST) construction projects. Hull 290
Maju Star, a 45-tonne bollard pull
Azimuth Stern Drive (ASD) tug was
delivered to owner in early October 2005.
Its sister vessel, Hull 291, was launched
in September, while Hull 294 and Hull
295, 45-tonne bollard pull Tractor Tugs,
had their keels laid on 17 August 2005.
Hull 296 and Hull 297, both 50-tonne
bollard pull ASD tugs struck steel in early
October 2005.
Heavy Division B.V on 2 August 2005.

Of the MTD7070A design, SMIT Komodo
is the brainchild of Keppel Singmarines
R&D arm, the Marine Technology
Development Pte Ltd (MTD). Its sister
vessel, SMIT Kamara, was delivered to its
owner on 25 October 2005.
SMIT
Zamil Operations and Maintenance
SMIT Komodo, a 70-tonne AHTS vessel,

was launched in the presence of the
representatives of SMIT Transport &
Hull 301 is the first vessel that Keppel

Singmarine is constructing for Zamil
Operations and Maintenance Co Ltd.
Scheduled for delivery in the third quarter
of year 2006; this 60-tonne AHTS vessel
laid its keel on 5 August 2005.
KSTs Maju Star at her sea trial

LUKOIL
Another first for Keppel Singmarine, the
newbuilding of an ice-class shallow draft
AHTS vessel, Hull 300, which had a strike
steel ceremony on 14 July 2005. This is
also the first vessel to be built in Singapore
for Russian customer LUKOIL
Kaliningradmorneft.
Bourbon Offshore Surf

The sixth and seventh of seven OSVs
Keppel Singmarine is building for its
valued customer, Bourbon Offshore Surf,
Hull 298 and Hull 299, had their keels laid
on 15 August 2005, while Bourbon Apsara,
the second vessel, was christened and
delivered in September 2005 in the
presence of representatives from Bourbon
Offshore Surf. The third of the series,
Bourbon Alexandre, will be delivered
towards end of the year.
Hadi Establishment
Bourbon Apsara at her christening ceremony
Hadi 19, a 60-tonne AHTS vessel owned

by the Saudi Arabia company, Hadi
H.Al-Hammam Establishment, was
launched on 30 September 2005.
Andrew the Braveheart
he last of five strips of BP TPG

500 platform finally left for
Caspian Shipyard in May 2005
where she was mated with the previous
four shipped across in July 2004.
This marked the end of two arduous years
for Andrew Tozer, BPs Project Manager
(Singapore Scope), who was supervising
the fast-track construction of the highly
complex TPG 500 production jackup rig
at Keppel FELS.
In between, Andrew found time to marry
his fiance, pursue his passion in
photography and enjoy the hospitality of
poetic Asia.
The kaleidoscope of exotic cuisines, living
histories and intriguing catalogue of flora
and fauna were splendid icing on an
otherwise tough piece of assignment for
this first timer to Singapore.
OffshoreMarine got close up on Andrew
to discover the person behind the
persona.
Standing at 6 ft 1 in, Andrew is just a

shade shorter than his famous ancestor,
Sir William Wallace of Elderslie, hero of
Scotland and true patriot who fought
against the invading King Edward I of
England. Sir William attained Hollywood
star status after the highly successful
movie, Braveheart where Mel Gibson
played the title role.
Proud of his lineage, Andrew brought
with him his Wallace tartan kilt when he
came to tropical Singapore. Whenever
there was an opportunity, he would don
his kilt woven in the Wallace red, green
and blue, with the Skean Dhu ceremonial
dagger on the left side of the knee-high
woollen socks. (A typical kilt is usually
made up from four to six yards of
broadcloth between 56 and 60 inches
wide).
Without a doubt, Andrew carries with
him the Wallace heritage of strength,
stamina and dare. His calm and quiet
demeanour, with genteel charm, belies a
zest for adventure, excitement and the

exotic, such as skiing on ice-cap peaks
and eating zingy Singaporean food.
In true BP spirit, Andrew wasted no time
on arrival in Singapore to meet up with
Wang Look Fung, General Manager,
Group Corporate Communications, to
discuss how BP could participate in the
community life of Keppelites and jointly
sponsor social and charitable activities
initiated by the Group.
He and his then fiance, now wife, Alison,
were often seen at Keppel events such as
family days and charity dinners.
Recounting how they settled in Singapore,
Andrew said, I learned about the move
to Singapore just under six weeks before
departure. I had a pre-booked two-week
BP training programme that fell right
before my departure date. So Alison had
to sort out our home and belongings in
London, and decide what was to come to
Singapore and what went into storage!
My first impression of Singapore was it
was warm, green and efficient. The airport
is a masterpiece; I have never gone from
aircraft seat to taxi in less than 15 minutes
in any other airport in the world!
What followed next however, was not a
piece of cake. He added, Undoubtedly,
the need to complete a huge scope of
work in a very short period of time, while
maintaining safety standards in line with
BPs safety objectives was a major
challenge. The technical complexity, and
some significant changes, stretched us
further but we did it.
It was the Can Do! spirit of the Keppel
and BP teams that made the difference.
Andrew Tozer, in his kilt woven in the Wallace red, green and blue.
With him are (to his left) his wife, Alison,Wang Look Fung and (on his right)
Choo Chiau Beng and Eileen Choo
Andrew was especially generous in his

sentiments of Keppel FELS. He said, The
people of Keppel have really impressed
me with their incredible spirit,

determination to succeed, focus on safety
and their consistent drive to learn and
improve.
The stunning safety achievement and ontime delivery are testament to the strength
of the team and their ability to meet these
challenges and succeed.
Life in Singapore was more than meeting
work challenges for Andrew. The myriad
sights and sounds of Asia and Australia
beckoned him and Alison to travel around
the region whenever they could, to
capture on camera the rich and diverse
cultural heritage including the bustling
cities, idyllic historical sites and great
nature reserves.
When they spoke to OffshoreMarine, they

had just returned from Australia and New
Zealand. He said, I tend to take a lot of
photos on holiday and this last trip was
no exception, as Alison will testify. I now
have three months of sorting and deleting
to do!
An avid photographer, Andrew was a
member of the Singapore Photographic
Society and was actively involved in its
activities including showcasing his works
in exhibitions put up by the society.
Visual feast aside, the sheer variety and
quality of food here also appealed to
Andrew. He said, No matter where you
go for lunch or dinner in Singapore, you
are assured of great quality food.
As he moved on to his next tour of duty

in Stavanger, Norway, for a new FPSO
project, there was no doubt that Andrew
would miss his favourite wasabi prawns
and razor clams washed down with Tiger
Beer.
Yet the lure of a new challenge had
already geared Andrew up for his new
assignment.
He said, Ill be joining my new project
team at the design stage so it will be
nice to follow a project from start to
finish.
On this note, we wish Andrew and Alison
all the best!
One more accolade for

Caspian Shipyard
he successful integration of the four

strips of the TPG500 hull platform by
Caspian Shipyard Company (CSC) in
Baku, Azerbaijan, was capped off on another
high note.
Tom Baird, BP Shah Denizs Health, Safety and
Environment Advisor from BP Exploration
(Shah Deniz), commended Keppels TPG500
team at CSC for professionalism and
commitment to HSE.
concerned, these difficulties were overcome and

proved to us how committed you all were.
The TPG500 jackup departed from CSC on 6 April
2005. She is currently undergoing the final
installation of her platform legs and completion of
topside facilities in the neighbouring Zykh yard.
Tom Baird (left) at

the sail-away of the
BP Shah Deniz TPG500
platform from Caspian
Shipyard to Zykh yard
In his letter dated September 2005 to Bill Kee,

President of CSC, Mr Baird said, Coming to
work in an environment such as CSC and with
your teams attitude to Safety, Co-operation and
Open Door policy made it a privilege to have
been part of the team.
Parts of the work scope proved to be very
difficult and stressful, but due to the
professionalism and sheer determination by all
Mission accomplished
fter two months since her arrival
on 23 July 2005, Stena Clyde is
now back in ship-shape and has
returned to resume her duties.
The excitement did not stop there. On

12 October 2005 when Stena Clyde was
due for undocking, the team battled
another race against time.
Belonging to Stena Drilling, this gigantic

eight-legged semisubmersible had called
at Keppel FELS for her Special Periodic
Survey (SPS) as well as upgrading and
refurbishment works.
After much effort in getting the rig into a

proper floating condition, the scheduled
deadweight survey commenced at
4.05 pm, less than one hour before the
5 pm deadline Keppel FELS was given by
the port authorities to undock the rig. At
this point, mother nature too threatened
with a brewing storm.
Led by Keppel FELS Senior Project

Manager Wilson Goh with support from
his able aides, Project Superintendent
Lewis Liang and Marketing Executive
Wong Xin Yi, the team can certainly
proudly declare Mission Accomplished!
Stena Clyde was originally scheduled for
a 28-day drydock period for her SPS. As
works were underway to prepare the rig
for painting, the teams discovered the
need for additional steelwork
replacements on the underside. This was
going to affect the rigs departure date
significantly.
Working swiftly, the projects teams from
Stena Drilling and Keppel FELS met to
discuss the workscope and formalised a
plan to complete the required works in
the shortest time possible.
Sharing what took place, Stena Drillings
Project Manager Joe Davies explained,
Additional welders and fabricators
were called in to assist with the project.
At one time we had over 600 personnel
working onboard the rig just to complete
the work!
Despite the many activities taking place,
Keppel FELS was able to maintain high
standards of workmanship. This is
possible only through the excellent
project management by Wilson Goh and
his dedicated team who made sure that
the work was completed not only within
the new time frame but in a safe manner
with no lost time incidents.
We felt rain drops on our faces as the

sky above appeared dark and gloomy. We
were worried that if a storm occurred, we

would not be able to undock the rig before
the cut-off time. We prayed hard....,
shared Lewis who was on-site for the
undocking.
As the clock ticked, the surveyors
accompanied by the owner vendor and
Lewis finally emerged from the rig at
4.20 pm after they completed the survey
which had yielded good results.
The yard took over from there and wasted
no time. The dock gate was lowered and
within half an hour, Stena Clyde was
undocked and handed over to her owners
Well-weathered Stena Clyde

(inset) proudly sails away from
Keppel FELS looking smart after
her two-month stay where
renewal works were done for
her five-yearly special periodic
survey
Room for
rigbuilding boom
Wong Xin Yi (left), Marketing
Executive and Wilson Goh (right),
Senior Project Manager, Keppel FELS
to begin her journey to her next
assignment.
Shared a visibly excited Lewis after the
undocking, This is my first project
since I returned to Keppel FELS after
studying abroad for two years. I am
honoured to have worked alongside
an excellent project team from the
Production and Engineering
departments as well as all the other
sections who were involved in this
project.
Like Lewis, Stena Clyde was Xin Yis
first time assisting with a project. As
she recollected the months of hard
work with the project team, she
shared, I felt a tinge of sadness as I
saw the rig leave the yard. But this was
quickly overcome by the sense of
accomplishment in being able to
achieve so much in such a short time.
Stena Clyde left a better and improved
rig and I am proud to have been part
of this significant achievement.

(Keppel O&M) is converting its
shipbuilding and repair facilities
in Singapore and the Philippines to meet
rising demand for offshore rigbuilding,
said its Chairman & CEO, Choo Chiau
Beng.
He told investors at Keppel Corporations
webcast of its first nine months results
announcement on 25 October 2005.
We are using one of our yards in Benoi,
which we use to build supply boats to
build parts of jackups for the offshore
business.
We are also upgrading our Batangas yard
in Philippines so that they can carry out
offshore work as sub-contractor for FELS
in Singapore, said Choo.
With these developments, Choo added,
progressively we will be able to offer
jackups for delivery in 08/09 and
semisubmersibles in 2009.
As far as submersibles are concerned, we
are rather selective, said Choo who added
that the group looks for projects that are
cashflow-posiitve rather than where the

majority of the contracts are paid for on
completion.
Choo went on to discuss Keppel AmFELS
in the Gulf of Mexico.
He said, Keppel AmFELS has capacity
for rig delivery in 2008 to 09.
Keppels effective utilisation of its yards
capacity to maximise value of its assets
lies largely in its integrated management
and planning of facilities. With 17 yards
around the world, it has greater flexibility
in resource allocation and outsourcing of
work to sister yards.
Keppel O&M secured a total of
$6.2 billion worth of contracts in the first
nine months, bringing its net orderbook
to almost $8 billion.
Keppel O&M contributed 72% to Keppel
Corporations revenue of $3.98 billion.
Profit-wise, its contribution is
$171 million or 41% of the total profit
after tax and before minority interest,
representing a year-on-year increase of
21% over the previous nine months.
It has been a great learning

experience and I believe I am now
better equipped to deal with future
challenges.
Summing up, Joe had this to say, As
in the past Keppel FELS once again
did a good job in completing all the
work on the Stena Clyde. I would like
to take this opportunity in thanking
the Keppel FELS project team and
would have no hesitation in taking
another rig into the yard if required
in the future.
Keppel FELS Pioneer Yard has recently increased its capacity with new facilities
Best-in-clas
he relationship between ENSCO

and Keppel FELS is a partnership
based on trust, confidence and
friendship. Carl Thorne, Chairman & CEO of
ENSCO International said this at the christening
ceremony of ENSCO 102 in 2002.
Today, Keppel FELS and Keppel AmFELS have
completed a total of seven newbuild projects
for ENSCO, namely jackups ENSCO 74, 75,
101, 102, 104, 105 and 106. ENSCO 74, 75 and
Artist impression of
ENSCO 8500
104 were commissioned by Chiles Offshore

before they were acquired by ENSCO in August
2002.
Currently under construction are jackups
ENSCO 107 and ENSCO 108, both of the KFELS
B Class design to be completed end 2005 and
first quarter 2007 respectively, and the recent
order for ENSCO 8500, a cost-efficient
semisubmersible drilling platform.
Said Thorne on the construction of ENSCO
8500, We are pleased to be working with the
Keppel FELS shipyard again, with whom we
have a longstanding relationship.
ENSCO and Keppel FELS have a history of
successfully delivering high-quality newbuild
rigs on time and within budget.
Choo Chiau Beng, Chairman & CEO of Keppel
Offshore & Marine (Keppel O&M), said,
Keppel is proud to enjoy a very special and
long-standing relationship with ENSCO We
are privileged to have participated in the growth
and expansion of the fleet of ENSCO rigs in
the last few years.
Choo also said at the delivery ceremony of
ENSCO 106 early this year, The numerous
repeat jobs entrusted to us testify ENSCOs
confidence in Keppel Offshore & Marines
commitment to be the Provider of Choice for
our customers.
At the same ceremony, Jeff Saile, President of
ENSCO Offshore International Company, a
subsidiary of ENSCO International,
commended Keppel, Keppel FELS has again
affirmed their status as a world-class offshore
construction yard and we are glad to work in
partnership with Keppel FELS.
Ive been in this industry for over 31 years,
and the ENSCO 106 is the finest jackup rig Ive
seen.
In addition, as a preferred shipyard group of
ENSCO, both Keppel FELS and Keppel
ss partners
Whether in Singapore
or the US, Keppel and
ENSCO share a
win-win relationship
ENSCO partners Keppel FELS to

build ultra-deepwater semi
Chiau Beng, Chairman & CEO of Keppel O&M,

the parent company of Keppel FELS.
The total project value is approximately

US$312 million and is expected to be
completed in 32 months.
He added, I am also delighted that ENSCO

has a secured a firm drilling contract at the
initial stage of the project. This is advantageous
for all parties because it will save us the time
and resources required later on in customising
the semisubmersible for the specific customer
requirements.
eppel FELS secured a contract to construct

a cost-efficient semisubmersible drilling
platform, ENSCO 8500, for a subsidiary of
ENSCO International Incorporated (ENSCO).
ENSCO has secured for ENSCO 8500 a

drilling contract with a consortium of three
independent oil companies for operation in the
Gulf of Mexico. This agreement is for a fouryear primary term with an option for the
extension of the term.
Keppel FELS is glad to team up with ENSCO
to develop a cost-efficient solution for their
ultra-deepwater drilling needs, said Choo
ENSCO has developed this semisubmersible for

drilling in water depths of up to 8,500 ft, and
can be readily upgraded to 10,000 ft waterdepth capability if required. ENSCO 8500 is a
dynamically positioned (DPS2) offshore drilling
unit fitted with eight 2600KW thrusters and
can accommodate up to 150 people. It will have
a single conventional drilling derrick system for
operation in Gulf of Mexico.
Continued on page 24
Continued from page 23
Best-in-class partners (from

left) William S. Chadwick,
Jr., ENSCOs Senior Vice
President for Operations;
Choo Chiau Beng, Keppel
O&Ms Chairman & CEO;
Carl Thorne, ENSCOs
Chairman & CEO and
Tong Chong Heong, Keppel
O&Ms MD/COO
AmFELS participate in ENSCOs fleet

enhancement through the Master Vessel
Modification and Repair Agreement, signed
between Keppel and ENSCO in 1997.
Over the years, whether in Singapore or the US,
Keppel has carried out numerous repairs and
upgrades for ENSCOs rig fleet including
About
ENSCO
ENSCO International
Incorporated is one of
the leading offshore oil
and gas drilling
contractors in the
world. Headquartered
in Dallas, Texas, ENSCO
owns and operates a
modern fleet of offshore
drilling rigs servicing
most of the major oil
and gas provinces of the
world through three
major business units,
including North &
South America, Europe
& Africa, and Asia &
Pacific Rim.
ENSCO 50, 51, 52, 53, 56, 57, 64, 67, 81, 82,
86, 89 and 99 to name a few.
Whether it is in Singapore, USA or the other
Keppel yards, one thing for sure Keppel will
continue to provide valued customers such as
ENSCO, quality solutions on time and on
budget.
New construction projects undertaken by Keppel for ENSCO

Year
Name
Type
1999
ENSCO 74
(Previously known as Chiles Columbus*)
MLT Super 116
1999
ENSCO 75
(Previously known as Chiles Magellan*)
MLT Super 116
2000
ENSCO 101
KFELS A Class rig
2002
ENSCO 102
KFELS A Class rig
2002
ENSCO 104
(Previously known as Chiles Discovery*)
KFELS B Class rig
2002
ENSCO 105
KFELS B Class rig
2005
ENSCO 106
KFELS B Class rig
End 2005
ENSCO 107
KFELS B Class rig
1Q 2007
ENSCO 108
KFELS B Class rig
1Q 2008
ENSCO 8500
Semisubmersible
(built to ENSCOs design)
Flying Squads rescue ops in

Malaysian waters
t was midnight on 9 August 2005,

Singapores National Day. Many had
retired after a long day of
celebrations, but not for some in Keppel
FELS. Quek Mong Song, Keppel FELS
Assistant Marketing Manager received a
distress call from semisubmersible Ocean
Baroness.
Owned by Diamond Offshore, Ocean
Baroness was at anchorage in Malaysian
waters undergoing minor repairs when
she experienced difficulties.
Ron Cunningham, Director of Projects for
Diamond Offshore Drilling Inc., described
the situation, The scope of work was
daunting, the conditions were poor, the
potential for injury considerable and the
contractor selected not up to the task.
A meeting between Keppel FELS and the
Diamond Project Team in Singapore was
organised immediately to discuss the
workscope and requirements for

manpower, materials and equipment. It
was decided that repair works will be
undertaken in two phases before and
after Ocean Baroness was loaded onto the
heavy lift carrier.
reinforcement with the heavy lift carrier,

she experienced additional steel problems
at her lower hull when she was not seated
properly on the carrier. With a tight loadout deadline to meet, Ocean Baroness had
to be repaired quickly.
A team of five Flying Squad members was

sent to Ocean Baroness the next evening
to inspect and diagnose the problem.
Concurrently, materials and equipment
were mobilised to the rig.
And the best team to call in for this job

was the Flying Squad of Keppel FELS of
course.
After initial analyses, 16 specialist welders

and steel workers from Keppel FELS were
flown in to assist with the operation.
Working round the clock, the team
laboured hard and completed phase one
on 22 August 2005. The team returned
to Singapore to await further instructions
from Diamond for phase two works.
But as Ocean Baroness was attempting an
afloat installation for dry tow
On 28 August 2005, when Ocean Baroness

had called at the Singapore port, ten
Flying Squad specialists from the same
team who undertook phase one of the
repair works boarded the rig. They had
only one aim in mind to get her back in
shape as soon as possible.
With phase two repairs and the additional
problem resolved, Ocean Baroness was
finally dressed and ready to go. She set
sail for the Gulf of Mexico in end August
for her new drilling task.
Thanking Keppel FELS for their
invaluable assistance, Ron said, I am
happy to report that the pre-load out
phase of the hull reinforcement has been
completed to a very satisfactory standard,
three days prior to our load out
deadline.
I credit this turn-around to the
performance of the Keppel crew and
particularly, the skill and experience of
Welding Foreman, Marimuthu Saravanan
and Fitter Foremen, Sappanimuthu
Govindaraju. I cant say enough about the
capabilities of these two Foremen.
They are welcome on a Diamond job any
time.
Keppel FELS fast response saves the day
Lending wind to sail

A race partner of the Clipper Round the World Tour, Keppel supports the Grael Project
in Brazil to bring new hope to poor youths in Niteroi through the sport of sailing.
s part of its contribution to the

community in Rio, Brazil, Keppel
FELS Brasil presented R$50,000 to Mr
Axel Grael, President, The Grael Project, in a
ceremony held at Instituto Rumo Nautica on
21October 2005.
Helmed by Axel Grael, the Grael Project is
hailed by the United Nations Childrens Fund
as one of the top ten projects for social and
educational initiatives in 2003.
Established in 1998, the Grael Project was
initiated by the Olympian brothers, Torben and
Lars Grael, who actively promote education
amongst poor youths through nautical sports.
Choo Chiau Beng, Senior Executive Director
of Keppel Corporation, Chairman & CEO of
Keppel Offshore & Marine and Singapores
Non-Resident Ambassador to Brazil, said
Keppel has maintained close ties with Brazil

for the past 13 years through its active
participation in the development of Brazils
energy industry and the rejuvenation of its
offshore and marine industry.
We are committed to deepen our involvement
in Brazil through the support of local social and
community programmes and activities.
Tay Kim Hock, President, Keppel FELS Brasil,
said, We are delighted to participate in the
Grael Project to promote sailing and education
for the children in Rio. Through this project,
we hope to share and infuse the spirit of
adventure and achievement amongst the
youths.
The Grael Project is honored to have the
support of Keppel FELS Brasil. With the new
sponsorship, we will be able to undertake the
Keith Teo (in red) of Keppel

FELS with Axel Grael (left)
and Tay Kim Hock (right)
and the young sailors of The
Grael Project in Rio, Brazil
Keith Teo, Keppel Ambassador on the

Uniquely Singapore Clipper, with an
aspiring sailor
Supporting the
community
Keppel FELS Brasil, together with its
shipyard BrasFELS in Angra dos Reis, is
one of the top socially conscious
companies in Brazil and the best in Rio
Janeiro.
Project Small Apprentice, a part of Keppel
FELS Brasils corporate citizenry projects,
provides youths an opportunity to learn a
new trade
new Projeto Estrella do mar which aims to

inspire and sponsor promising young sailors to
compete in national and international
competitions, said Axel Grael, President of The
Grael Project.
In recognition of their community service, a
Certificate of Appreciation for community
service was presented to Keppel FELS Brasil and
Axel by the State of Rio de Janeiro.
Also present at the event was Keith Teo, Senior
Project Manager of Keppel FELS, our Keppel
ambassador cum crew member onboard the
Uniquely Singapore Clipper. He was invited as a
special guest to share with the young sailors
his experience and adventure sailing in the
Clipper Round-the-World Yacht Race.
Keith took part in the first leg of the Race which
saw the ten-Clipper fleet set sail from Liverpool,
United Kingdom, to Salvador via Portugal on
18 September 2005. He arrived in Salvador on
18 October after sailing some 5,000 nautical
miles.
Keppel FELS Brasils sponsorship of the Grael
Project follows closely the participation in the
Clipper event by Keppel Corporation as a race
partner for the Uniquely Singapore yacht which
is competing in one of the worlds most
prestigious international yachting events, the
Clipper 05-06 Round the World Yacht Race.
Keppel has maintained close ties with

Brazil for the past 13 years through its
active participation in the development of
Brazils energy industry and the
rejuvenation of its offshore and marine
industry.
We are committed to deepen our
involvement in Brazil through the support
of local social and community
programmes and activities, said Mr Choo
Chiau Beng, Senior Executive Director of
Keppel Corporation, Chairman/CEO of
Keppel Offshore & Marine (Keppel O&M)
and Singapores Non-Resident Ambassador
to Brazil.
Amongst Keppel FELS Brasils corporate
citizenry projects include the Project Small
Apprentice, the Project Reconquest and
sponsorship of the Vila Isabel Samba
School in Rio de Janeiro.
Project Small Apprentice provides youths
the opportunity to learn a trade. Project
Reconquest promotes education among
BrasFELS employees based on the Firjan
system (Industry Federation for the Rio de
Janeiro State) /SESI (Social Service for
Industry).
BrasFELS Yard, was conferred the SESI
(Social Service for Industry) Quality in
Work Award for its best practices in People
Management, Health, Safety and
Environment policy and cultural, welfare
and social projects in 2004.
Fun & charity galore at Keppel O&M
ain is not a deterrent for Keppelites, at

work or at play.
The Keppel Can Do! spirit came through amid

a heavy downpour at the Keppel Offshore &
Marine (Keppel O&M) Family Day 2005, held
on Sunday, 4 September 2005, at Downtown
East.
The days event started as early as 7.30 am on a
bright and warm morning. However, heavy
dark clouds quickly gathered and by late
morning, huge raindrops started pattering on
many heads and shoulders.
Keppel Can Do! Chairman & CEO of Keppel O&M, Choo Chiau Beng,
gives the thumbs up for a job well done. To his left is Lim Swee Say,
Minister, Prime Ministers Office and Deputy Secretary-General of NTUC.
On the right is Nicholas Kao from Community Chest
Lets do the Keppel Wave!
Instead of feeling dismay, Keppelites threw

themselves into enjoying the wide array of
activities with gusto, in sync with the days
theme of Brave the Waves (or Storm) to
illustrate that Keppelites have and will weather
whatever storms that may come their way, to
greet the rainbows that follow.
From the attractive games stalls and childrens
art competition to Keppel Dunk Stars, from the
Keppel O&M Challenge Trophy to Tug-of-war,
As Keppelites brave the waves
Family Day
There was space for everyone, young and

young-at-heart
Some have big aspirations
from the myriad of stage performances to lucky
draws, there was something fun for everyone.
Even the old and less privileged were not left
out. True to the caring Keppelite DNA, the
organisers invited the residents from the Asian
Womens Welfare Association (AWWA) old aged
home to join in the fun.
This was not all. They took pains to stage an
innovative fund raising campaign ahead of the
Family Day. The exercise culminated in a total
of $30,000 raised for the AWWA in under two
months.
Chairman & CEO of Keppel O&M, Choo Chiau
Beng, presented the cheque to AWWA,
witnessed by Guest-of-Honour Lim Swee Say,
Minister in the Prime Ministers Office and
Deputy Secretary-General of National Trades
Union Congress.
while others go for big challenges
The fun galore continued into the evening.

Nicole Tan, chairperson of the Family Day
wrapped up the event aptly, saying, The
committee worked hard to bring fun to our
people and inculcate the Keppel Cares spirit.
This whole experience was simply an awesome
and enriching one.
An overwhelmed Lee Chor Hua from

Keppel FELS, receiving her top lucky draw
prize from Abu Bakar, General Manager
(Operations), Keppel Shipyard
Striking start at Keppel FELS

SeaDrill 4
ven with order books stretching

to 2009 amidst Keppel FELS
busiest period ever, progress on
project B272 is on schedule.
Named SeaDrill 4, the jackup is being

built for customer SeaDrill Ltd. Strike steel
was held on 1 September 2005 and it
looks set to be delivered on time in mid
2007, according to Keppel FELS Senior
Project Manager, Jaya Kumar.
Officiated by Cecilie and Kathrine
Fredriksen, daughters of SeaDrill Owner,
John Fredriksen, the ceremony was
witnessed by project teams from Keppel
FELS and SeaDrill.
To be built to the KFELS B class jackup
rig design, SeaDrill 4 will have a leg length
of 484ft. The KFELS B class jackup rig is
a tried and tested proprietary design of
Keppel FELS.
Officiating the ceremony are Cecilie Fredriksen (sitting) and Kathrine Fredriksen
twin daughters of SeaDrill Ltd owner, John Fredriksen
ENSCO 108
ENSCO 108 was off to a striking start
on 1 July 2005 when it had its first
piece of steel cut in a smooth
symbolic ceremony to signify the
beginning of construction.
Building to Keppels proprietary
design, ENSCO 108 is a KFELS B
Class jackup rig. She is similar to
sister rig ENSCO 106, which is
operating in Australia.
ENSCO 108 is expected to be
delivered on time in the first quarter
of 2007.
Another rig, ENSCO 107, which is
under construction at Keppel FELS
yard, is due for delivery in early 2006.
ENSCO 108 will be of the KFELS

B Class design as its sister rig,
ENSCO 106
Conversion of P-53 begins
he strike steel ceremony for the

accommodation module for
PETROBRAS 53 (P-53) was held
on 15 September 2005. The local P-53
project team was joined by Romulo de
Miranda Coelho, Project Manager, and
Eduardo Bordeiri, Asset Manager, for
Marlim Leste Field.
Petrobras counterparts in completing our

mission on time and safely, said Terry
Wong, Project Manager of P-53.
Petrobras, as the site Chartered

Development Company (CDC)
Representative.
Our company is strongly confident that

Keppel will devote efforts and expertise
to meet our requirements, particularly
regarding the delivery date, quality and
safety, said Edmilson Medeiros of
The vessel has been in the yard since

March 2005 in preparation of its
conversion into a shipshape Floating
Production Unit (FPU).
Previously named VLCC Settebello, the

latest Petrobras project P-53 will undergo
a hull conversion, which includes marine
conversion as well as the fabrication and
integration of the internal turret on the
322,446 dwt tanker.
With 75 risers, P-53s turret will be the
largest turret ever fabricated and installed
in the world. Due for the Marlim Leste
field in the Campos Basin, the production
unit is scheduled for completion by end
2006.
We have a very experienced team behind
this project and we are united with our
The P-53 team gathered for the commencement of a new project at the strike
steel ceremony
Capixaba gets Ace for safety
eppel Shipyard (Tuas) has

achieved 500,000 manhours
worked without lost time
incident on FPSO Capixaba on
29 September 2005.
FPSO Capixabas moonpool and

boogie support were successfully lifted
and installed by Asian Hercules
On the same happy note, Capixabas

moonpool and boogie support were
successfully installed by a heavy lift
operation by Asian Hercules in September.
The moonpool section is made up of five
segments and joined together into one
cylinder. The boogie support, which
consists of four cylinders, sits on the
moonpool.
Owned by Single Buoy Moorings (SBM)

Inc, the 273,414 dwt tanker is currently
undergoing conversion to a Floating
Production Storage and Offloading
(FPSO) vessel at Keppel Shipyard. To be
deployed in the Golfinho Field in
Offshore Brazil Espirito Santo, the
production unit is scheduled for delivery
in February 2006.
We are proud that the project is
progressing smoothly and we are
confident of completing our mission ontime, on budget, said Goh Tong Woo,
Project Manager for Capixaba.
Can Do! to brand new ENSCO 67
NSCO 67 sailed from Keppel FELS

on 5 August 2005 for an
assignment in the Asia Pacific
region. Of the Marathon LT design, she
arrived last year from the Gulf of Mexico
for a makeover to become a premium
jackup with cantilever drilling equipment.
Major works on ENSCO 67 included the

renewal of mudpits, upgrading of
accommodation quarters and installation
of a new drill floor due to the conversion
of its drill structure from slot to cantilever.
The new cantilever structure can now
extend out of the rig which gives the rig
more flexibility and mobility.
Due to the extensive works on ENSCO

67, Keppel FELS Senior Project Manager,
Yeo Yue Ngiap and team had to race
against time to complete the project. But
with the Keppel Can Do! spirit and
experience gleaned from similar past
projects, they delivered ENSCO 67 to the
customers satisfaction.
Summing up the successful refurbishment
of ENSCO 67, Executive Director of
Keppel FELS, Michael Chia, said, We are
extremely glad ENSCO continues to
choose us to be their preferred solutions
provider in the expansion, renewal and
upgrading of their fleet of rigs.
All set for her new assignment in the

Asia Pacific region is ENSCO 67
Designing safe and economic ships
eppel Professor Torgeir Moan will

be in town to deliver a lecture
on the recent development of
analysis and design procedures for vessels
for production, storage and transportation
of oil and gas.
His lecture, which is the third Keppel
Offshore & Marine (Keppel O&M)
Lecture, will provide an overview of
recent activities and methods used to deal
with ship hull structures, and discuss
recent developments in structural analysis
and design procedures for safe and
economic ship design.
With emphasis on gas containment
structures, the Lecture will also examine
areas such as wave-induced loads, overall

hull girder strength, fatigue and fracture
resistance as well as robustness with
regard to accidental effects due to ship
impacts, fires and explosions.
For
more
information,
visit
www.eng.nus.edu.sg/core/ or contact
Tracey Yeo at [email protected] or
(65) 6561 2149.
Professor Torgeir Moan is the Director of

Centre for Ships and Ocean Structures at
the Norwegian University of Science &
Technology (NTNU) where he is also
Professor of Marine Structures. His core
research interest is structural analysis and
design of all kinds of marine structures.
Keppel Offshore & Marine Lecture
The Keppel O&M Lecture is co-organised

by Keppel Offshore & Marine (Keppel
O&M) and the NUS Centre for Offshore
Research and Engineering (CORE).
Time: 7pm
Venue: National University of

Singapore (NUS) Engineering
Auditorium
Date: 30 November 2005
Fee: FOC
3As to Innovation!
eppel FELS launched its

annual Innovation Month on
1 September 2005 as Guest-ofHonour, Tong Chong Heong, MD & COO
of Keppel Offshore & Marine, unveiled
Keppel FELS new Innovation and Quality
Circle (iQC) logo.
The logo will be the life of Keppel FELS
iQC movement, Tong said at the
ceremony. It will constantly remind
employees of the Adopt, Adapt and
Advance culture, mindset and approach
towards innovation within the company.
The logo is designed with a curved letter
i to signify unconventionality, serving
to motivate and inspire employees to be
more creative and innovative.
Since the inception of the iQC movement
in Keppel FELS two years ago, the iQC
teams from various departments have
developed and completed more than

50 projects that have seen results in work
improvements, efficiency, productivity as
well as enhancing team spirit and morale.
One of the projects was the pipe elbow
dispenser. Chor How Jat, General
Manager (Operations) of Keppel FELS
and iQC Manager, shared on the design
and implementation of the pipe elbow
dispenser project by team Evolution
from the Production Piping Section,
Keppel FELS.
Creativity and innovation led the team to
clinch the first national Star Award,
a recognition conferred by Spring
Singapore to only the best of iQC projects.
They also won the Eureka award, which
honours innovations that have created
exceptional value and enhanced the
organisations performance.
Serving as a masthead for innovation and

creativity, the iQC logo was unveiled by
C H Tong (left) and Chor (right)
In the week that followed the launch,

Keppel FELS held its iQC Convention
where 23 teams presented iQC projects
and shared their challenges faced. A
roadshow was also organised by the
Organisation Development department of
Keppel FELS to showcase innovative
organisation-improvement projects
carried out in Keppel in the past year.
Choo Chiau Beng appointed to

management board of CMS
hoo Chiau Beng, Chairman and

CEO of Keppel Offshore &
Marine (Keppel O&M), has
been appointed a member of the
Management Board of the Centre for
Maritime Studies (CMS). The
appointment followed after the official
launch of the CMS in June this year.
Together with the National University of
Singapore, Keppel O&M, Keppel
Telecommunication & Transportation and

several key industry players teamed up
to form the CMS as part of a drive to
promote Singapore as an international
maritime hub.
Drawing on the experience of industry
veterans, the CMS will serve as a platform
for research and analysis for industry and
academia, said Yeo Cheow Tong, Minister
for Transport, at the launch.
Choo Chiau Beng, Chairman and

CEO of Keppel O&M
Partnership of Union
he labour union movement remains

strong at Keppel. This can be seen at
the Keppel Employees Unions 12th
Triennial Delegates Conference at the NTUC Centre
on 25 August 2005.
Phang Weng Onn, General Secretary of Keppel
Employees Union, commented, We have enjoyed
a cordial working relationship with the
Management since our inception.
It is important that we continue to work closely
together for the common goals. These goals are to
enhance the companys business, ensure its progress
and protect employees welfare and benefits.
Through the important tripartite relationship
between Management, Union and the Government,
we believe this can be done.
Lim Swee Say, Minister in the Prime Ministers Office
and Deputy Secretary-General of National Trades
Union Congress, graced the event as the guest-ofhonour.
In his keynote address, Minister Lim reminded the
delegates of the importance of staying ahead in
todays competitive economy.
He said, In the past, there were countries in

the world which are cheaper than us, but we
are better than them. There were countries in
the world, which are better than us, but we are
cheaper than them. But now, the countries that
are better than us are getting cheaper, and the
countries that are cheaper than us are getting
better.
In light of that, Minister Lim stressed that
Management and Union have to work even
closer to foster a stronger workforce.
Tong Chong Heong, Managing Director and
Chief Operating Officer of Keppel Offshore &
Marine echoed Minister Lim in his own speech.
He said, This year, Keppel Shipyard and Keppel
Singmarine have a very high level of workload.
With a high level of workload, our challenge is
and has always been to ensure that we deliver
products that satisfy our customers and at the
same time remain profitable.
To achieve this target, the company relies on
the team efforts of everyone management,
union and employees. We must manage our
projects well, adopt the most effective methods
to accomplish jobs and work safely.
The 12th KEU Triennial

Delegates Conference
kicked off to a great start
Security is second nature to Anthony

Anthony was Deputy Superintendent
with the Singapore Police Force before
retiring from service after 36 years. He
now heads and manages the Keppel O&M
security team and oversees all security
issues pertaining to the various yards.
Anthony takes pride in ensuring everyone

returns home safely from Keppel yard
nthony Toh is no rookie when it

comes to corporate security
issues even though this is his first
stint as Group Security Manager in Keppel
Offshore & Marine (Keppel O&M).
While many his age would take life easier,

Anthony
continues
tirelessly,
implementing new and innovative
enhancements to the Keppel O&Ms
security system.
His efforts have not gone unnoticed as
Anthony was honoured with the National
Community Safety and Security
Programme Award on 27 July 2005.
The Award recognises security initiatives

undertaken by business organisations as
well as individuals who implement them.
Anthony and his team recently
coordinated the second major
International Ship and Port Facility Safety
exercise, which involved three key parties,
namely, the Singapore Civil Defence Force
(SCDF), the Singapore Police Force (SPF)
and Keppel O&M.
The assessor for the exercise, the Maritime
and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA),
commended Anthony and his team for a
well organised exercise which involved
three yards.
A stint at Keppel Houston
t Keppel AmFELS in Houston,

Thomas Lawrence (TL), a junior
student with the United States
Merchant Marine Academy in Kings
Point, New York, recently completed his
50-day internship.
Working closely with the Project
Managers, Thomas learnt the ropes of
rigbuilding, project management and
most importantly, teamwork. He shares
his experience with OffshoreMarine (OM).
OM: How was your experience at
Keppel AmFELS?
TL: Excellent! There were great people
like Project Managers Oscar Lopez, Rey
Calara and Gerald Tabaloc to work with.
I am very appreciative of what I have
learnt from them.
OM: What were the lessons you learnt?
TL: I learnt that communication is very
important; when you have proper
communication you are able to get things
done right the first time. Motivational

skills that I picked up were from the
process of communicating effectively.
Also, managing a project to deliver on
time and on budget is not easy when the
owner keeps making a lot of changes. I
have to hand it to Project Managers who,
through their experience and
resourcefulness deliver each project on
time, on budget and up to expectations.
OM: What would you consider your
greatest accomplishment here at
Keppel AmFELS?
TL: Well, it has to be my being able to
assume the responsibilities of an
employee rather than an intern.
I had the opportunity to liaise with
colleagues at the yard and from
engineering to get repairs and
constructions done. Apart from the
groundwork, I had my share of indoor
duties as well. I edited AutoCAD
Thomas Lawrence enjoyed himself

during his internship with Keppel
AmFELS in June 2005
drawings, produced engineering and
progress reports and also worked with
Gerald to troubleshoot engineering issues,
deciding on the most effective solutions.
OM: What was challenging for you
coming to do your internship here at
Keppel AmFELS?
TL: Getting adjusted culturally, the way
of living is quite different from up North.
The pace of life in the North is much faster
and hectic comparatively and the people
here are much friendlier.
LNG Vesta leaves Keppel Shipyard
C
LNG Vesta calls at
Keppel Shipyard
for the second time
alling at Keppel Shipyard for the second

time was 30,000m3 Liquefied Natural Gas
carrier (LNGC), LNG Vesta.
Owned by MO LNG Transport Co, 1994-built LNG

Vesta is one of the two LNGCs serving the Badak
IV Project that delivers LNG on Freight-OnBoard (FOB) basis from Indonesia to the three
major Japanese gas buyers Tokyo Gas, Osaka
Gas and Toho Gas Companies.
Between 25 July to 19 August 2005, LNG Vesta
underwent major works including the renewal
of its boiler tube, main turbine overhaul and
cargo machinery works.
The vessel departed Keppel Shipyard on the
morning of 19 August 2005 for its sea trial
before proceeding to its loading port in Bontang,
Indonesia to fulfill her charter commitments.
LNG Vesta adds to Keppel Shipyards track
record as the leading LNG/LPG shiprepair yard
in Asia outside of Japan, having repaired 68
LNGCs since 1990.
Offshore & Marine showcases

technology
ffshore & Marine AS, an

associate of Keppel Offshore &
Marine in Norway, opened
their gates and invited friends and
partners for a day of outdoor fun,
complemented by barbequed food, live
music and great company in September
2005.
Arne Srb (right), Vice President of

Offshore & Marine AS, demonstrates
operation of the latest operator chair
Navigator TP to Arne Amundsen
(left) and Stig Iversen from Ocean Rig
Named Technical Day, the event

showcased several products proprietary
to Offshore & Marine AS and served as a
valuable platform for Offshore & Marine
AS to get to know their customers better.
Offshore & Marine AS is switching its
primary area of focus from dock
operations towards product development.
We have always strived to satisfy clients
through our quality products; with this
move, we are one step closer to knowing
them personally and better catering to

their requirements. That is utmost
customer care. Hans Petter Heggeb,
Senior Electrical Engineer said.
Some of the proprietary products featured
during the Technical Day were advanced
electronic operating panels, control chairs
for in-depth drilling operations and water
and shock resistant LCD touch screens.
Besides the numerous products featured,
visitors also got a chance to catch a
glimpse of the development and
production of the companys current main
product the AC Drive systems. These
systems go through a continuous process
of improvement and development to cater
to the growing market demand for drilling
or propulsion drive systems for new fleet
of rigs being built worldwide.
Building the future with the nation
ommemorating Singapores 40th

birthday, management and staff
of Keppel Offshore & Marine
(Keppel O&M) came together for its
National Day Observance Ceremony on
10 August 2005.
Gracing the event was Minister of State
for Finance and Transport, Lim Hwee
Hwa, who congratulated Keppel O&M
on its strong order books of more than
S$7 billion.
She also commended the companys
industry-leading safety track record which
has surpassed both the industry and
Ministry of Manpowers (MOM)
standards.
The challenge ahead is continuing to
further improve on your (Keppel O&M)
record while meeting your numerous
deliveries and budget obligations, she
said.
Adding to Mrs Lims pointers, Choo Chiau
Beng, Keppel O&M Chairman & CEO,
encouraged Keppelites to do their best but
not forget to spend quality time with their
families.
He added, By striving hard for the
Keppel flag and family, the future is ours
to make.
Choo also thanked the Unions Keppel
Employees Union, Keppel FELS
Employees Union and Shipbuilding &
Marine Engineering Employees Union
for their strong and fervent support
through the years.
Honouring Keppelites who have
dedicated many years and hard work to
the organisation, a record number of 189
long service awards were presented for
10, 20, 30 and 35 years of service to
Keppel FELS.
Accompanied by Attayah Hassan (left), General Secretary of Keppel FELS

Employees Union, Choo Chiau Beng (2nd from left), Chairman and CEO of
Keppel O&M and Tong Chong Heong (right), MD and COO of Keppel O&M
welcome Mrs Lim Hwee Hwa (3rd from left), Minister of State for Finance and
Transport
30-YEAR AWARD RECIPIENT
35-YEAR AWARD RECIPIENT
Yeo Yue Ngiap,

Senior Project Manager,
Keppel FELS
Low Geak Muay,

Senior Administrative Officer,
Keppel FELS
Yue Ngiap joined Keppel back in 1975 as

an apprentice and worked through the
ranks to become a project engineer and
then to project manager. Whilst working,
he studied part-time for his diploma, then
took up a scholarship to study full-time
in Newcastle where he graduated with a
Degree in Offshore Engineering.
I have spent more than half of my life in

Keppel since I first started as a receptionist
back in 1970! Mdm Low exclaimed as
she recalled her beginnings in Keppel.
Mdm Low, more fondly known as Betty,
has developed strong bonds with the
company and her colleagues.
It has been an exciting 30 years. Keppel

gave me a lot of exposure and experience
and brought out the best in me both
academically and professionally, Yue
Ngiap shared.
Coming to work everyday is like coming

home to my family. It is this family-like
environment which has kept me working
in Keppel.
Yard ties
Visit by BG Tay, CE of MPA

(Keppel O&M) played host to
BG Tay Lim Heng, Chief
Executive of Maritime and Port Authority
of Singapore (MPA) who visited Keppel
yards for the first time on 4 August 2005.
Accompanied by delegate members from
MPA, Ministry of Transport, Association
of Singapore Marine Industries and
Singapore Maritime Foundation, BG Tay
was given an overview of Keppel O&Ms
business, technologies and investments in
R&D.
Besides touring the yards, the visitors

boarded a Liquefied Natural Gas Carrier
(LNGC), LNG Vesta, where many saw for
the first time the sophisticated equipment
and facilities of a LNGC.
Bangladeshi dignitaries call at

Keppel Shipyard
Strengthening ties: (from left) Teh Kong Leong (ED, SMF), Michael Chia (ED,
Keppel FELS), Choo Chiau Beng (Chairman & CEO, Keppel O&M),
BG Tay Lim Heng (Chief Executive, MPA), Tong Chong Heong (MD/COO,
Keppel O&M), Winnie Low (ED, ASMI) and Nelson Yeo (ED, Keppel Shipyard)
The Parliamentary Standing Committee

from the Peoples Republic of Bangladeshs
Ministry of Shipping called at Keppel
Shipyard on 29 July 2005.
Led by its Chairman, Golam Mohammed
Siraj, the tour was part of a three-day
visit hosted by MPA to provide the
delegation a better understanding of
Singapores maritime industry.
The group also visited Keppel Singmarine
and was particularly surprised by
how Keppel Singmarine undertakes
construction projects through the use of
a fabrication bay as such block erection
methods were not commonly adopted
in Bangladesh. They were also happy to
note that Keppel O&M take care of its
Bangladesh workers.
Keppel plays host to dignitaries from the Peoples Republic of Bangladesh
Rooting for maritime heritage
eppel roots go as far back as some

hundred years, so when it comes
to Singapores maritime heritage,
it is with no doubt Keppel played an
important part and continues to make
history with and for our nation.
Lending strong support to preserve and
promote interest in the nations maritime
heritage, Keppel has contributed to two
maritime initiatives.
Keppel shared its story and archive

photographs and images in the book
Maritime Heritage of Singapore
Apart from cash donation towards the

book, Maritime Heritage of Singapore,
launched by President S R Nathan on 4
August 2005, Keppel shared its story as
well as archival photographs and images
from early days to Singapore today, which
were featured across several chapters of
the book.
The President himself authored a chapter
on the Changing Nature of Seamens
Welfare in the 1950s-1960s. Proceeds

from the Charity Gala Dinner, which saw
the launch of the Book, were chanelled
towards the beneficiaries of the Presidents
Challenge 2005.
2005 also marks the 600th year since
Admiral Zheng He, an envoy of the Ming
Dynasty, led seven voyages to more than
30 countries from Asia to Africa between
1405 and 1433, marking the greatest
chapters in the story of maritime Asia.
Keppel Singmarine is proud to be
associated with this legendary figure by
participating in the Zheng He & Maritime
Asia Exhibition at the National Library
with the sponsorship of a video
documentary on the Admirals fleet of
treasure ships, better known as Bao
Chuan.
The Bao Chuan, notably the greatest and
most technologically advanced ships of
their era, sailed past Longyamen, literally
translated to mean Dragons Teeth Gate,
a landmark identified with Singapore
(then known as Temasek).
To re-capture the significance of the
Longyamen, a symbolic rock structure has
been re-created at Labrador Park, believed
to be near the original location of the rock.
The original structure was destroyed in
the 1880s by the British Navy to widen
the Keppel Straits channel.
Zheng Hes voyages in the 15th century
stimulated thriving sea trade in Southeast
Asia, from which Singapore benefitted
and grew as a port of call.
The Bao Chuan is amongst the largest wooden ships ever built in history,
estimated to be 400 feet in length, many times larger than Columbus Santa
Maria (1492)
The exhibition, organised by the National

Library Board, highlights the history,
expeditions and achievements of the
influential man whose fleet impressed
many rulers of foreign nations. It will be
held till 10 February 2006.
Kestrel
TGD Aida
Appenzell
OGISHIMA
Around our yards

OffshoreMarine tracks works carried out in some Keppel yards.
SINGAPORE
Keppel Shipyard (Benoi)
Front Highness
The 284,420 dwt VLCC, managed by VShips (UK) was brought
in for general survey and repair works. Employed as an oil tanker,
the VLCC arrived in mid September and left 11 days later. Front
Highness belongs to the Frontline fleet of vessels, the worlds
largest tanker company.
Kestrel
Another VLCC employed as an oil tanker, Kestrel was similarly
brought in for general survey and repair works. The five-year-
old vessel is partially owned by IMT and managed by Cavodoro

Shipping Corp (Greece).
Four Springs
The oil tanker arrived shortly after its sister vessel, Four Bay left
Keppel Shipyard in July this year. Four Springs sailed in on
21 September for a month long stay where general survey and
repair works were carried out. Both vessels are owned by
Premuda Gestioni SRL.
MV SUPERFERRY 16
MV SOFRANA BLIGH
THE PHILIPPINES
Keppel Batangas
Keppel Cebu
TGD Aida
TGD Aida came in to Batangas for 20 days of maintenance and
overhaul works which involved 38 tonnes of steel. A grab
dredger, she is owned by F.F. Cruz & Co. Inc, one of the leading
engineering firms in the Philippines.
MV SUPERFERRY 16
Repeat customer, Aboitiz Transport System Corporations
MV SUPERFERRY 16 sailed into Keppel Cebu for renewal, repair
and other works. Shortly before the arrival of the cargo and
passenger carrier, her sister vessel, MV SUPERFERRY 9,
left Keppel Batangas.
Appenzell
Swiss bulk carrier Appenzell sailed into Batangas yard for
various maintenance works and renewal of sparring bar inside
her cargo holds, on top of the fabrication and installation of its
mooring bitt. Almost 200 metres in length and weighing in at
27,011 tonnes, she belongs to V.Ships Switzerland SA.
MV SOFRANA BLIGH
Hailing from New Zealand, the Tradex Pacific Ltd owned cargo
vessel was drydocked for several major works such as the
ultrasonic cleaning of her keel cooling system, overhauling of
her main and auxiliary engines and 70 tonnes of steel renewals
among others.
Subic Shipyard
Prince of Nature
Japanese Prince of Nature of MK Ship Management Co Ltd,
drydocked at Subic for hull grit blasting/painting, cargo hold
maintenance and main engine works.
OGISHIMA
Another Japanese vessel, OGISHIMA came in on the same day
as the Prince. The Hachiuma Steamship Co. Ltd owned bulk
carrier drydocked for various renewal and maintenance works,
on top of installing a water ingress alarm system. She has a length
of 289 metres and weighs 87,383 tonnes.
Corrigendum
OffshoreMarine, July/August 2005, Page 27, Meritorious
Partner in National Defence In the article and photo
caption, it was incorrectly identify that Daniel Chang,
Senior GM (Operations), received the award from
Mr Teo Chee Hean, Minister for Defence. It was Mr Ng
Eng Hen, Minister for Manpower and Second Minister
for Defence who presented the award. We apologise for
the error.
Keppel Group Newsbytes

Keppel Corporation achieved earnings
of $418 million for the first nine months
of 2005. This represents an increase of
19% over the same period in 2004. Its
earnings per share improved 18% to 53.4
cents, and annualised return on equity
further grew to 16.3%. Economic Value
Add registered strong growth of $124
million to reach $147 million.
Keppel Corporation is a partner of the

Clipper Round the World Race 2005/06
which saw ten Clippers sailed down the
Mersey River in Liverpool, United
Kingdom, on 18 September 2005. The
race comprises seven legs, 13 ports of call,
and will take 300 days to complete.
Keppel Land strengthens its brand and

presence with quality residential
developments with its latest addition - the
Elita Promenade, a maiden condominium
project in India. The project showcases
international quality standards in its
master
planning,
architecture,
landscaping, amenities as well as finishes
and fittings. The development is selfcontained with a host of recreational
facilities at its exclusive clubhouse.
site within the next eight years to develop

the remaining 194,000 square meters.
raising SPCs interest in the Blocks to 20%.

The Blocks are located in the Gulf of
Tonkin, offshore northern Vietnam.
Singapore Petroleum Company

Cambodia Ltd (SPC Cambodia) entered
into an agreement for a 30% interest in
the Block B Petroleum Agreement (Block
B), offshore Cambodia, with the Royal
Government of Cambodia represented by
the Cambodian National Petroleum
Authority.
The other joint venture participants in
Block B are PTTEP International Limited
who is the Operator (30%); Resourceful
Petroleum Limited (30%) and Cooper
Energy Limited (10%). The block lies to
the southeast of the Khmer Basin where a
number of oil and gas discoveries have
been made.
Singapore Petroleum Company
Vietnam (Blocks 102/106) Co. Ltd
completed a farm-in for an additional
10% participating interest in Blocks 102
and 106 Production Sharing Contract
(Blocks) from ATI Petroleum Inc. (ATIP),
k1 Ventures achieved record profits for

2005. The Groups revenue at $576.8m
exceeded the prior year by $346.4m, an
increase of 150%. Earnings before
exceptional items of $56.5m represent an
increase of $35.2m or 165% from the
prior year.
Keppel Integrated Engineering (KIE)

signed an agreement with Nanyang
Technological Universitys (NTU) School
of Civil and Environmental Engineering
(CEE) and its Singapore Stanford
Partnership (SSP) to embark on joint
R&D in environmental technologies,
focusing on waste treatment processes.
The team will research on issues in waste
energy utilisation that may improve the
efficiency of waste-to-energy (WTE)
incineration plants.
BFC Development Pte Ltd has signed

an agreement with the Urban
Redevelopment Authority announced to
purchase the first phase of the new
Business and Financial Centre (BFC) in
Marina Bay, Singapore. BFC will comprise
a total of 244,000 square meters of prime
office, residential and retail space.
BFC Development is joint venture of
Cheung Kong of HK, Hutchison
Whampoa of HK and Keppel Land. The
joint venture has also purchased the
option to buy the remainder of the BFC
Leveraging strengths with an MOU were (from left) A/Prof Edmond Lo Yat-Mun, Head of Division of CEE,
Prof Pan Tso-Chien, Dean of CEE, Wong Boon Kong, Chairman of KIE, Chua Chee Wui, CEO of KIE
Keppels Global Reach

Keppel Offshore & Marine Ltd
(Head Office)
50 Gul Road Singapore 629351
Tel: 65 6863 7200
Fax: 65 6261 7719
www.keppelom.com
SINGAPORE
Keppel FELS Limited
(Pioneer Yard 1 Head Office)
(Pioneer Yard 2)
(Shipyard Road)
31 Shipyard Road Singapore 628130
Tel: 65 6863 7200
Fax: 65 6261 7719
E-Mail: [email protected]
www.keppelfels.com
Contact Person: Michael Chia, Executive Director
Ian Chin, Marketing Manager
Keppel Shipyard Limited
(Tuas Yard Head office)
51 Pioneer Sector 1 Singapore 628437
Tel: 65 6861 4141
Fax: 65 6861 7767
(Benoi Yard)
15 Benoi Road Singapore 629888
Tel: 65 6861 6622
Fax: 65 6861 4393
(Gul Yard)
Tel: 65 6861 3007
Fax: 65 6862 3645/7
Email: [email protected]
www.keppelshipyard.com
Contact Person: Nelson Yeo, Executive Director
Keppel Singmarine Pte Limited
15 Benoi Road Singapore 629888
Tel: 65 6861 6622
Fax: 65 6862 1792
www.keppelsingmarine.com
Contact Person: Hoe Eng Hock, Executive Director
Offshore Technology Development Pte Ltd
Tel: 65 6863 7409
Fax: 65 6862 3465
Contact Person: Dr Foo Kok Seng, General Manager
Deepwater Technology Group Pte Ltd
Tel: 65 6863 7163
Fax: 65 6863 1739
Contact Person: Aziz Merchant, General Manager
Asian Lift Pte Ltd
Tel: 65 6668 4222
Fax: 65 6668 4333
Contact Person: John Chua, General Manager
Keppel Smit Towage Pte Ltd
Tel: 65 6668 4222
Fax: 65 6897 8056
Contact Person: Ben Chew, General Manager
AUSTRALIA
Keppel Prince Engineering Pty Ltd
Level 7, 3 Bowen Crescent
Melbourne, Victoria 3004, Australia
Tel: 61 3 9820 9033
Fax: 61 3 9866 6110
Contact Person: Charles Chiam, Director
AZERBAIJAN
Caspian Shipyard Company Ltd
South Bay, KMNF Basin
Baku AZ1023, Azerbaijan
Tel: 994 12 449 9930
Fax: 994 12 449 9931
Contact Person: Bill Kee, President
BRAZIL
Keppel FELS Brasil S/A
Rua da Assembeia, 10 2002
20011-000 Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
Tel: 55 21 2102 9400
Fax: 55 21 2224 2248
www.kfelsbrasil.com.br
Contact Person: Tay Kim Hock, President & CEO
BULGARIA
Keppel FELS Baltech Ltd
54 Debar Street, Varna 9000, Bulgaria
Tel: 359 52 684 250/1
Fax: 359 52 684 252 (Admin)
Contact Person: Lyudmil Stoev, General Manager
CHINA/HONG KONG
Keppel Nantong Shipyard
No. 9 Yan Jiang Road
Nantong City, Jiangsu Province
P.R.China 226005
Tel: 86 513 560 3070
Fax: 86 513 5601936
Contact Person: Lee Tai Kwee, President
Keppel Seghers Engineering & Construction (China)
Co., Ltd.
Shenzhen Branch Office
6th Floor, Chiwan Petroleum Building
Chiwan Road No. 3
P.R. China 518068
Tel: 86 755 26851902, 86 755 26851959,
65 68637215 (Singapore Contact)
Fax: 86 755 26851670
Email (China): [email protected]
Email (Singapore): [email protected]
Contact Person: Ho Jong Heng, General Manager
INDIA
Keppel FELS Offshore and Engineering Services
Mumbai Pvt Ltd
Unit Number 3, 8th Floor, Prism Tower-A
Mindspace, Link Road, Goregaon (West)
Mumbai 400 062, India
Tel: 91-22 50018888
Fax: 91-22 50018898
Contact Person: Joseph Mathew, Engineering Manager
KAZAKHSTAN
Keppel Kazakhstan LLP
SEZ Seaport Aktau
Aktau 130000, Mangistau Oblast
Republic of Kazakhstan
Tel: +7 3292 571 100
HP: +7 300 528 4885
Fax: +7 3292 571 110
Contact Person: Yick Ping Wong, President
NETHERLANDS
Keppel Verolme BV
Prof. Gerbrandyweg 25, 3199 KK Rotterdam-Botlek
Harbour no. 4550, P O Box 1001, 3180 AA Rozenburg
The Netherlands
Tel: 31 181 234300
Fax: 31 181 234346
www.keppelverolme.nl
Contact Person: Harold W.M. Linssen, Managing Director
NORWAY
Offshore & Marine A/S
Strandgaten 147, P O Box 425
4304 Sandnes, Norway
Tel: +47 5160 2500
Fax: +47 5160 2510
www.o-m.no
Contact Person: Odd Skjaerseth, Managing Director
PHILIPPINES
Keppel Philippines Marine Inc
Unit 3-B Country Space 1 Building
Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue, Salcedo Village
Makati City 1200, Philippines
Tel: 63 2 892 1816
Fax: 63 2 815 2581, 63 2 892 4604

[email protected]
www.keppelphilippinesmarine.com
Contact Person: Toh Ko Lin, President
Keppel Batangas Shipyard
Barrio San Miguel, 4201 Bauan, Batangas
Philippines
Tel: 63 43 7271532 to 36
Fax: 63 43 7271453
Contact Person: Yu Cheng Hee, Executive Vice-President
Keppel Cebu Shipyard Inc
Dad Cleland Avenue, 6015 Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu
Philippines
Tel: 63 32 340 0081 to 89
Fax: 63 32 340 0068, 63 32 340 0096
www.keppelcebu.com.ph
Contact Person: Geoff Phoon, President
Subic Shipyard and Engineering, Inc.
Cabangaan Point, Cawag
2209 Subic, Zambales, Philippines
Tel: 63 47 232 2380
Fax: 63 47 232 3350, 63 47 232 3883 to 84
Contact Person: Charles Yap, President
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
Arab Heavy Industries
P O Box 529, Ajman, UAE
Tel: 971 6 526 3232
Fax: 971 6 526 3233
www.ahi-uae.com
Contact Person: Y K Leong, Managing Director
USA
Keppel AmFELS
PO Box 3107, 20000 South Highway 48
Brownsville, TX 78523, USA
Tel: 1 956 831 8220
Fax: 1 956 831 6220
Contact Person: Ho Cheok Yuen, President & CEO
Keppel Offshore & Marine USA
5177 Richmond Ave, Suite 1065
Houston, Tx 77056, USA
Tel: 1 713 840 8811
Fax: 1 713 840 1198
Contact Person: Chow Yew Yuen, President
FloaTEC, LLC
757 N. Eldridge Pkwy.
Houston, TX 77079-4526
Tel: 1 281 870 5556
Fax: 1 281 870 5210
Mobile: 1 281 381 2781
Website: www.FloaTEC.info
Contact Person: Eric H. Namtvedt, President
Keppel Marine Agencies, Inc
(Texas Office)
5177 Richmond Ave, Suite 1065
Houston, Tx 77056, USA
Tel: 1 713 840 1188
Fax: 1 713 840 1960
Contact Person: Michael Holcomb, President/ Director
(New Jersey Office)
15 Huddy Avenue, PO Box 417
Highlands, New Jersey, USA
Tel: 1 732 872 8800
Fax: 1 732 872 8801
Contact Person: John J. Bajor, Director
VIETNAM
Keppel FELS Limited
Petrovietnam Tower, Suite 150M
9 Hoang Dieu Street, Ward 1, Vung Tau City
S.R. Vietnam
Tel: 84 64 850098
Fax: 84 64 850089
Contact Person: Henry Sng, Country Manager
Scorpion orders two more jackups

from Keppel AmFELS
corpion Offshore Ltd, through its

wholly-owned
subsidiary,
Scorpion Drilling Ltd (Scorpion)
has exercised its option to order two
additional LeTourneau Super 116 jackups
from Keppel AmFELS.
The contract price for the two rigs,
excluding Owner Furnished Equipment,
is approximately US$180 million.
The new units represent the third and
fourth jackup rigs in Scorpions fleet. The
first two rigs were also placed with Keppel
AmFELS in July 2005.
Scorpion has worked with Keppel
AmFELS and LeTourneau to secure the
following favourable rig delivery

schedule:
international operations as well as deep

gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico.
Rig #1 May 2007

Rig #2 October 2007
Rig #3 March 2008
Rig #4 June 2008
Said Ho Cheok Yuen, President of Keppel

AmFELS, The two new rig orders are
testament of the faith and trust Scorpion
has in Keppel AmFELS abilities to deliver
superior rigs on time.
When completed, the rigs will be able

to drill up to depths of 30,000ft in
waters depths of 350ft. Based on the
proven LeTourneau Super 116 design,
these ultra-premium class rigs are readily
able to accept operator-desired
upgrades for deeper waters and drilling
depths.
The jackups are suited for both
Meanwhile, construction of Rig #1 is

underway. The steel hull blocks for the
first rig are being assembled and work is
progressing according to schedule.
Scorpion Offshore is a Bermuda based
corporation founded in 2005 to own and
operate state-of-the-art offshore drilling
rigs.
Located in Brownsville, Texas, and facing

the Gulf of Mexico, Keppel AmFELS is the
most well-equipped offshore shipyard in
the region

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A publication of Keppel Offshore & Marine

Joint venture to provide

ENSCO and Keppel FELS:

Early delivery of Al-Hail

Keppel Singmarine secures S$78 million

Keppel FELS delivers jackup 18 days

Double bonus for Berge Helene

Lending wind to sail

Scorpion orders two more jackups from

International Conference on Technology and

Keppel supports Grael Project in Brazil

Keppel and J. Ray to provide

dding to the JVs offerings,

further strengthens that combined

The Kizomba A Tension Leg Platform

clients, represented by the SparTEC;

FloaTEC boasts an unmatched portfolio

OffshoreMarine September/October 2005 3

Keppel Singmarine secures

eppel Singmarine has secured

Maintenance Co. Ltd. (Zamil) is a new

With our commitment to provide quality

Keppel FELS B Class rigs rise

Another rig contract further strengthens relationship with customer Awilco

Jackup worth US$134m for Awilco

Fourth jackup for Sinvest

Keppel FELS has secured from Sinvest

wilco AS (Awilco), the offshore arm

This is Sinvests fourth jackup rig with

Developed by Offshore Technology

This KFELS Super B Class jackup is

Built to the highest industry standards for

Involved primarily in investments

The undocking of Sinvests first rig,

OffshoreMarine September/October 2005 5

Keppel FELS delivers jackup 18 days

ommitted to on-time on-budget

6 OffshoreMarine September/October 2005

Al-Hail is NDCs first newbuild jackup in

The KFELS B Class jackup rig, Al-Hail

demanded quick responses in order to

Celebrating a win-win relationship

KFB welcomes DPM Jayakumar

rof S. Jayakumar, Deputy Prime

Prof S. Jayakumar (right most), Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of

Keppel AmFELS reaches out

eppel AmFELS and its employees

8 OffshoreMarine September/October 2005

In addition to cash contributions to the

Employees of Keppel AmFELS

skilled labor, and bringing back to the

eppel Shipyard bagged the Best

The LLMA recognises and celebrates the

Daniel Chang, Senior General

Nelson Yeo, Executive Director of Keppel

Weld made investment

eppel AmFELS and the

current workflow in the yards. The new

The programme was organised by UTB