IHC Engineering Business Ltd

Company Profile

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Company Profile Lay Systems

J-Lay S-Lay Reel-Lay Flexlay Carousels

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Trenching Systems
Power Cable Ploughs Telecoms Cable Ploughs Pipeline Ploughs Tracked Vehicles

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Specialist Handling Systems

Launch & Recovery Customised Applications Bespoke Applications Wind Turbine Installation Foundation Installation

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Hydraulic, Electrical & Control Systems Consultancy Life Cycle Support Offshore Support Base

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Commissioning & Mobilisation

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Company Profile
IHC Engineering Business (EB) is a member of the Dutch shipbuilding group IHC Merwede, which is a world market leader for the supply of efficient dredging vessels, customised offshore vessels, and their equipment. EB designs specialist equipment for the offshore oil and gas, submarine telecoms, and renewables industries. Typical projects include the design, manufacture and supply of bespoke systems including pipelay equipment, trenching machines and handling systems, with EBs scope of supply ranging from engineering design, modifications or upgrades to complete turnkey, integrated ship systems. EB has invested heavily in expanding its production and support facilities. The new site at Riverside Quay, Port of Tyne, close to the mouth of the river, is able to accommodate assembly, testing, commissioning and installation of several major projects simultaneously. This facility is a further commitment by EB to offer its customers a wider range of manufacturing, mobilisation and support services from one deep-water base. EBs ability to deliver world-class offshore equipment is entirely due to the dedication, expertise and creativity of its staff. Across all disciplines from mechanical, structural, electrical, hydraulic and control to QA and production, a passion for technology innovation and delivering systems of the highest quality is at the heart of every project and service provided by EB.
Port of Tyne, Support Base Riding Mill, Office

Three Core Markets

Offshore Oil and Gas Submarine Telecoms Renewable Offshore Power Generation

Three Core Product Lines

Pipelay Systems Subsea Trenching Systems Specialist Marine Handling Systems

Three Core Businesses

Engineering Consultancy Design and Build Projects Support Contracts

Aberdeen, Office

Stocksfield Hall, Office

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Lay Systems J-Lay

Saipem J-Lay Tower

J-Lay
EB is a leading supplier of tailor-made, high specification J-Lay systems. EBs approach to engineering and its in-house mechanical, structural and control system design expertise enable it to deliver lay systems that offer maximum operability and functionality, and tower structures optimised for low system weight, whilst ensuring safe and reliable operations at all times. Through a process of working cooperatively with its client, EB has delivered one of the worlds most versatile J-Lay systems. The Saipem J-Lay Tower for the FDS2 (Field Development Ship) is capable of deploying quad joints at line tensions of up to 1,500t and is able to hold the pipe string in the hang off clamp at catenary tensions of up to 2,000t. The system is able to accommodate pipes from 4 to 36, and can lay in deep and shallow water, with the tower angle adjustable from 45 to 96 degrees. Multiple travelling tower clamps, an adjustable stinger and a dedicated bulky item handler also contribute to the high functionality and low cycle time of the system.

Main Features: Hang Off Capacity Tower Height Tower Width Product Diameter Range Operating Depth Specialist Features: Designed for Handling Quad Joints Friction & Collar Clamps Integrated PLET Handling System

2,000t 65m 14m 4 36 3,000m

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Lay Systems J-Lay

Sub-system Assembly & Testing As part of EBs pyramid testing philosophy subsystems are fabricated, assembled and tested independently prior to installation to the main tower structure

Tower Clamps During Installation Travelling clamps and alignment systems ensure pipes are accurately positioned for welding and completion of field joints. Several clamps can pivot clear of the firing line to aid with cycle time reduction

Tower Levelling System The tower levelling system is based on a proven walking beam design placed in line with the tower connection points to ensure vessel modifications are kept to a minimum. In addition to the main beams the system consists of: Climber units Pinning cylinders Walking cylinders Tower interface connections

Multi-Angled Access Platforms Variable angle stairways are fitted the full length of the port tower leg. A hybrid, adjustable step provides safe access across the full working range of 45-96 degrees

Saipem J-Lay Tower Loadout

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Lay Systems S-Lay

Photo: Audacia courtesy of Allseas

Allseas S-Lay System

S-Lay
EB S-Lay systems provide precise control of product through the use of variable speed drives and synchronisation of line up buggies and tensioners during the laying process. Safe and efficient operations are achieved through the use of an integrated control and monitoring system with automatic interlocks. EB has designed, manufactured and commissioned a world leading S-Lay system for the Allseas Audacia. Delivery involved turnkey supply of the various pipelay system components together with an integrated control system. Following successful manufacture and testing, the equipment was shipped to Rotterdam for installation and commissioning on the vessel prior to pipelaying trials.

Main Features: Conveyor Units Transfer Buggies Line Up Buggies Track Support Units Walking Beams Roller Support Units Work Stations

12t SWL 24t SWL 24t SWL 40t SWL 120t SWL 100t SWL 7 Single Joint Welding Stations 1 NDT Station 3 Coating Stations Product Diameter Range 6 44 Lay Systems | 8

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Joint Welding Station Main Features: - Longitudinal drive by friction to moving pipe using pneumatic actuator - Return movement by chain drive with AC electric motor - End positions detected using proximity switches

Pipe Track Support Main Features: - 40t SWL pipe capacity - Track driven by AC electric motor, controlled by variable speed drive and measured by encoder - Vertical and transverse movement by hydraulic cylinders and measured by in-cylinder transducers - Counter-balance valves fitted directly to hydraulic actuator ports for safety - Track chain tightening through hydraulic cylinder

Pipe Conveyors Main Features: - 12t SWL pipe capacity per V-roller pair - Longitudinal drive by one pipe roller per pair with AC electric motor and variable speed drive - Roller pairs mounted on subframes in groups - Pipe detection using photocells with reflectors - Plummer block bearing mounted for ease of maintenance

Allseas Pipelay trials onboard Audacia

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Lay Systems Reel-Lay

Graphic: Technips Deep Energy Reel lay Vessel, courtesy of Technip

Technip Deep Energy Reel-Lay System

Reel-Lay
EB specialises in the supply of tailor-made Reel-Lay systems, working closely with clients to deliver optimum pipelay performance within often exacting vessel constraints. EBs ability to deliver major systems is built upon its team of world-class, structural, mechanical, control systems and pipe straightening engineers. With in-house design tools to efficiently optimise key structural components and sub systems, EB is able to tailor its solutions to clients specific requirements. EB has supplied a wide range of systems to Reel-Lay vessels. These include pipe roller box assemblies, moonpool handling systems, piggybacking and straightener systems. EB is currently supplying a turnkey Reel-Lay system for Technips new Deep Energy. This system will be one of the most capable pipelay vessels ever built. It will have the capacity to handle rigid pipe up to 18 and incorporates an integrated, efficient PLET handling system.

Main Features: PLET Handling Capacity Ramp Angles - Operational Position - Min / Max Ramp Angle Product Diameter Range Min / Max Operating Depth

W 6m x L 10m x H 8.5m 40o 90o 30o 90o 50 600mm 16 3,000m

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Lay Systems Flexlay

Aligner Chute A range of product guiding assemblies can be provided from chutes incorporating plain or diabolo rollers, to aligner wheels and tracked chutes

A&R Routing Systems Efficient A&R routing systems that effectively distribute loads into tower and deck structures without adversely affecting operations are an essential part of EB Flexlay systems

Level Wind Tower Additional deck components such as product running trays, spooling systems and compensator units are an integral part of any turnkey system layout

Tensioners EB is able to offer turnkey lay systems in conjunction with leading tensioner suppliers such as SAS Gouda

Flexlay Integrated Hybrid Lay Vessel

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Lay Systems Carousels

Subsea 7 3,000t Carousel and Spooling Equipment

Carousels
EB has designed a number of basket and reel carousels of different sizes and complexities to suit clients individual needs. These have ranged from the upgrade and manufacture of a 400t basket carousel to 900t capacity, the design and manufacture of a 3,000t capacity umbilical carousel with spooling equipment to the supply of a 7,000t carousel spread for Oceanteam for use in the offshore renewables market. The EB Carousels are designed to ensure maximum productivity and minimum downtime. Through the use of innovative features EB has ensured its carousels can operate in wide weather windows where vessels experience significant accelerations. Each carousel is tailored to the clients unique requirements and each of the designs has incorporated a number of innovative features ranging from compliant roller mountings, changeable core diameters, hydraulically adjustable roof positions and modular design to ensure mobilisation time is minimised.

Main Features: Outer Diameter Core Diameter Variable Height Variable Product Diameter Range Speed at all Diameters Back Tension

24m 4 11m 4.5 6m 50 500mm 1,000m/hr 20t

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Lay Systems Carousels

Hydraulic Roller Suspension System EB has developed an innovative roller suspension system to mitigate against roller failures due to operational loads and high capacity payloads

Level Wind Compensator Tower Spooling systems can be provided as stand alone items or as in this system, a combined level wind and compensator system was supplied to make optimum use of the available deck space

Grillage Loadout EB carousels are designed for ease of mobilisation. Often a system is mobilised in a maximum of three lifts, minimising vessel downtime

Oceanteam Power & Umbilical 7,000t Carousel

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Trenching Systems Power Cable Ploughs

Subocean Group Sea Stallion 433

Power Cable Plough Systems
EB has an extensive track record, underpinned by over 10 years of success, in the supply of trenching machines to the subsea burial industry. This period has enabled EB to develop a world-leading power cable plough, capable of cable burial up to 3m. The EB Sea Stallion 4 is a simple, but robust and aggressive plough specifically adapted and designed to achieve efficient and effective burial of cables to large trench depths. Its robust chassis can withstand tow forces in excess of 180 tonnes to permit cable burial in the hardest seabed conditions. With a share based on the proven and successful Sea Stallion 3 design, the Sea Stallion 4 has gained worldwide recognition for its performance in the offshore wind power cable industry, both for inter array and export cable burial. EB is able to tailor its Sea Stallion plough systems to specific project ground conditions. Previous examples include the supply of a share and cutting tips designed for cable burial in chalk seabeds.

Main Features: Trench Depth 3.3m Maximum Diameter Product Size 280mm Minimum Bend Radius 3.6m Operational Depth 100m Peak Tow Force 180t Weight 29t Nominal Footprint (3m) W 5.2m x L 13.9m x H 5.1m

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Trenching Systems Power Cable Ploughs

Sea Stallion 1 Shallow Water Power Cable Plough Trench Depth 1.6 2m Maximum Product Diameter 180mm Minimum Product Bend Radius 1.5m Operational Depth 100m Continuous Pull 50t Peak Tow Force 80t Weight 10t Footprint W 4.0 x L 9.1 x H 3.5m

Sea Stallion 4 Shallow Water Power Cable Plough Trench Depth 3.3m Maximum Product Diameter 280mm Minimum Product Bend Radius 3.6m Operational Depth 100m Continuous Pull 150t Peak Tow Force 180t Weight 29t Footprint W 5.2 x L 13.9 x H 5.1m

Docking Bucket & Bullet Application of remote latching technology to offshore wind operations. This system is based on established technology with redundant features to maximise operational availability in the probable operating circumstances. Previous EB contracts including submersible rescue vehicles, trenchers and pipeline ploughs have been equipped with a circular bullet and latching bucket. This means of subsea vehicle release and reconnection to their lift lines has proven itself to be very practical offshore

Aggressive Share Design EBs raked share design ensures aggressive burial in a wide range of seabed conditions. Through the use of high wear-resistant cutting tips effective burial can be achieved in hard ground. Projects have included a share designed for burial in chalk seabeds

Visser and Smit Marine Contracting Sea Stallion 4DB

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Trenching Systems Telecoms Cable Ploughs

Seaworks Sea Stallion 2

Telecoms Cable Plough Systems
EBs telecoms plough designs were first launched in the subsea telecoms boom of the 90s. Both the SS2 and SS3 survived the downturn and are currently experiencing a renaissance as the global demand for high-speed internet climbs exponentially. The EB SS3 is an aggressive deep ocean plough specifically adapted for the deep burial of telecoms cables and large diameter repeaters. Unlike other vertical knife ploughs, the forward rake of the Sea Stallion cutting elements creates an additional downward force during operation ensuring consistent and reliable product burial, even in stiff clays and sands. In 2009, the groundbreaking 13,700km SEACOM fibre-optic cable off the east coast of Africa was completed by TE Subcom (formerly Tyco Telecom), a contract won on the back of the proven track record of their SS3. Using another of their SS3s, TE Subcom also recently completed the TGN-Intra Asian Cable System, a 6,800km cable providing quick, reliable connectivity throughout the region.

Main Features SS2: Trench Depth 1.6 2m Maximum Diameter Product Size 180mm Operational Depth 300m Peak Tow Force 80t Weight 13t Nominal Footprint (3m) W 4.1m x L 8.9m x H 4.5m

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Trenching Systems Telecoms Cable Ploughs

Sea Stallion 2 Shore End Telecoms Cable Plough Trench Depth 1.6 - 2m Max Product (Repeater) Diameter 180mm (350mm) Min Product Bend Radius 1.5m Operational Depth 300m Continuous Pull 50t Peak Tow Force 80t Weight 13t Footprint W 4.1 x L 8.9 x H 4.5m

Sea Stallion 3 Deep Water Telecoms Cable Plough Trench Depth 3m Max Product (Repeater) Diameter 150mm (350mm) Min Product Bend Radius 1.5m Operational Depth 2000m Continuous Pull 100t Peak Tow Force 130t Weight 28t Footprint W 5.4 x L 13.8 x H 5.3m

Beach End Cable Installation Beach landing equipment and remote control systems can be provided for shore-end cable installation and beach landing operations

TE Subcom Sea Stallion 3

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Trenching Systems Pipeline Ploughs

Saipem Plough and Backfill Plough

Pipeline Ploughing Systems
Over the last 25 years, EB engineers have developed a wide range of pipeline ploughs and backfill ploughs to allow the burial of pipelines in a wide range of seabed conditions. Their extensive experience has been utilised in the upgrade and modification of previously designed ploughs as well as the design and manufacture of the Saipem Plough (PL3) and Backfill Plough (BPL3). PL3 and BPL3 designed for Saipem allow the product to be buried to a depth of 2.5m and then subsequently backfilled, in water depths to 1,000m. Designed to handle pipeline diameters to 1.55m, PL3 and BPL3 will be used across the globe for the burial of main pipeline trunk routes. Their designs follow a trend of ploughs being specified for ever larger pipe diameters as projects develop ever more challenging requirements.

Main Features: BPL3 Tow Force Mouldboard Span PL3 Burial Depth - Multi Pass - Single Pass Maximum Operating Depth Product Diameter Range Tow Force

150t continuous, 200t peak 21m

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Trenching Systems Pipeline Ploughs

Sea Titan 2 Trenching Trials Land-based trials of Sea Titan 2 plough at J Ray McDermotts Bayou Black facility

Sea Titan 1 The Horizon pipeline trenching system comprises a towed trenching plough that is also designed to carry out subsequent backfilling operations by reconfiguring the soil engaging parts

BPL3 Launch Operations BPL3 features foldable skids to allow launch and recovery from the same A-frame as the main trenching plough PL3. This allows both plough systems to be stored on a single vessel simultaneously, reducing mobilisation costs and overall project time for operator Saipem UK

BPL3 Mobilisation EB has direct quayside access allowing all its projects to be quickly and cost effectively mobilised during delivery. In addition, EBs wide range of support services allow it to add further value to clients activities beyond ex-works delivery of systems

Saipem PL3
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Trenching Systems Tracked Vehicles

Canyon Offshore i-Trencher

Trenching Systems
EB has developed and delivered a number of self-propelled tracked trenching machines featuring both surface-fed and vehicle-based control systems. These machines are used in a variety of applications from hard ground oil and gas pipeline installation to offshore wind inter array cable burial. The Canyon i-Trencher is a highly manoeuvrable self-propelled tracked machine that has been designed with three main modes of operation: cutting using digger chains, open v-cut trenching and backfilling. All three operations are performed using digger chain assemblies, the proven mining-based technology, instead of cutting and transporting soil.

Main Features: Trench Dimensions Product Range Capacity Maximum Operating Depth Weight in Air

W 1m x D 2m 80 400mm 1,500m 85t

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Trenching Systems Tracked Vehicles

i-Trencher Recovery In addition to the trenching vehicle, EB supplied a dedicated launch and recovery system for high sea state operations as part of Canyon Offshores hard ground trenching system. Lift and umbilical winches and passive heave compensation are also integral parts of EBs supply

i-Trencher Digger Chains A variety of mechanical cutting means are possible. Digger chain, rock cutting wheels and jetting, can be provided to suit envisaged ground conditions

Mondial Jet Sled For soft ground operations EB can supply simple Jet Sleds and jetting vehicles. As with its other business areas, EB can produce tailormade trenching solutions to meet individual operators demands

Bohlen & Doyen SeaTrac

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Specialist Handling Systems Launch & Recovery

Rolls-Royce NATO Submarine Rescue System (NSRS)

EB engineers have been designing and building launch and recovery systems for over 25 years. All EB systems are designed to maximise operational availability, provide a long and reliable service life and minimise through life operational costs by careful design and high-quality construction. EB has supplied handling systems to customers worldwide, that have then been used to handle a wide range of equipment from ROVs to the largest cable ploughs. EB systems can be provided with trend monitoring accelerometers to provide go / no-go indications for operators. EBs A-frames feature symmetrical design to evenly distribute loads into the system structure, and ensure redundancy of operations should owners experience a hydraulic cylinder failure. The Portable Launch and Recovery System (above) supplied by EB for the NSRS forms a vital part of this high specification emergency response system. The system is air portable and intended for mobilisation onto a wide range of vessels within a short time frame. Diverless recovery and Sea State 6 operations are possible using this innovative system.

Main Features: SWL Operating Limit Width Between Legs Air Portable System Diverless Recovery

30t 5m Hs 7m

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Specialist Handling Systems Launch & Recovery

Seaworks 20t SWL Plough Handling System Gantry Swing Crossbeam Width Weight Z-Frame Stabilisation System 150 8.2m 30t

Alcatel 50t SWL Sea State 7 Plough Handling System Gantry Swing Crossbeam Width Sea State Weight Roller Traversing System Z-Frame Stabilisation System 150 14.5m 7 108t

CTC 8t SWL ROV Launch and Recovery System Gantry Swing Crossbeam Width 115 6m

Motion compensating vehicle interface snubber Friction damped swing control at A-frame pivot level for in/out and side to side motion Rotation in plan Vertical travel 4 x swing control arms for progressive and resilient vehicle control +/- 100 1,000mm

Canyon Offshore i-Trencher A-Frame

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Specialist Handling Systems Customised Applications

Allseas PLEM Handling Frame

Customised Applications
EB is able to bring its wealth of offshore handling experience to bear on a wide range of applications. It has previously provided a variety of specialist handling systems for a diverse range of offshore tasks. EB designs are very often driven by exacting constraints, operational requirements and short delivery schedules. EB handling system designs often feature wide angle linkages to elegantly achieve large angles of outboard and inboard gantry movement. EBs largest example of this to date has been the supply of a 500t SWL PLEM handling frame to Dutch pipelay contractor Allseas. Other projects include an innovative installation and retrieval system to aid the construction and maintenance operations of tidal turbine developer Voith Hydro. The system is used to safely and predictably deploy and recover Voith Hydros turbine nacelle to a pre-installation foundation.

Main Features: PLEM Installation Safe Working Load 500t Peak Loads 550t Maximum PLEM Weight 135t PLEM Size L 20m x W 12m x D 6m

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Specialist Handling Systems Bespoke Applications

Technip PLET Hang-Off Clamp Module 130t SWL handling system for installation of PLETs and end fittings, consisting of: - Pipeline Hang-Off Module (PHM) - PLET Handling A-Frame (PHF) - Deck Frame transfers loads from the PHM and the PHF to the ship - Bend Restrictor

Technip Deep Blue Moonpool Stinger Rapid delivery of moonpool stinger assembly for shallow water laying operations

Voith Hydro Nacelle Retrieval Module during FAT Factory acceptance tests of NRM prior to shipping to mobilisation site in Korea. EB engineers subsequently supplied extensive operational support to assist VH during their initial installation programme

Technip Pipeline End Termination (PLET)

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Specialist Handling Systems Wind Turbine Installation

Talisman Beatrice Offshore Wind Turbine Installation System (BOWTIS)

The offshore wind sector presents many challenges for the safe, efficient and cost-effective installation of structures in the marine environment. EB has proven expertise in developing and supplying innovative handling solutions for the construction of offshore wind parks. It previously supplied the system which allowed the first installation of fully assembled offshore wind turbines, and first installation of offshore turbines from a floating vessel, known as BOWTIS. In combination with business units across the IHC Merwede group, EB continues to develop a range of enabling technologies and vessel concepts for future installation operations. As offshore wind parks increase in scale, distance from shore and the water depth in which they are located, so too do the engineering challenges that must be solved. EB has developed designs for jacket installation from floating vessels, fully assembled turbine installation both from jack-up vessels and floating vessels, and tools, such as a blade handling system, to aid maintenance and servicing tasks.

Main Features: Components: Turbine Interface Frame (TIF) Jacket Interface Frame (JIF) Spreader Beam Total Lift Mass Handling Limit

950t

5o tilt and 0.3g acceleration in any direction

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Specialist Handling Systems Wind Turbine Installation

Turbine Quick Connect System Rapid set down and securing of turbines is vital for the feasibility of installation using floating vessels. EBs innovative system uses a series of guides and driven wedges to locate and secure the complete turbine during installation

Jack-up WIV Jack-up fully assembled Wind Installation Vessel. Cantilever handling system for loadout and installation of 6 off fully assembled wind turbines

BOWTIS Turbine Interface Frame The BOWTIS TIF allows a complete wind turbine to be fully assembled on land, prior to loadout. Hydraulic cylinders located in the base of the TIF provide a soft landing system to compensate for vessel motions during set down

R&D Floating Wind Turbine Installation Vessel

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Specialist Handling Systems Foundation Installation

R&D Foundation Installation Vessel

Deeper water offshore wind projects will require new and more efficient installation vessels and equipment for foundation installation. EB has developed a number of concepts aimed at providing a stable, cost-effective and efficient means of installing jacket foundations for future offshore wind farms. This floating system is independent of water depth and seabed conditions so avoids the need for timeconsuming jacking operations. Installation of jacket piles is achieved by the use of an onboard mobile crane. In the present configuration the concept allows the loadout of four jackets simultaneously. To allow rapid mobilisation and deployment the jackets are secured to the vessel using hydraulic seafastenings, and are transferred to and from their stowage positions by two mobile lifting gantries. Gantry movement is achieved using standard skidding units.

Main Features: Overall Length Beam Lifting Capacity Multifall Winches Capacity

120m 60m 1,260t 4 x 70t 4 x Jacket Foundations

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Hydraulic, Electrical & Control Systems

Saipem PL3 Control Console

EBs Systems Department designs and implements the hydraulic, electrical and control systems needed for the creation and successful operation of EB products. Designing and building fully integrated power, control and monitoring solutions. In-house capabilities include hydraulic circuit and manifold design, surface and deep-water power and control units, electrical control and drive panels, operator interfaces from desks and bridge consoles through to full control suites, survey equipment spreads and ship-wide integrated systems. EBs control systems are based on proven industry-standard equipment and open software utilising market leading PLC and SCADA technology. This ensures that support and spare parts are always available worldwide. EB systems feature remote access using web uplinks to provide live support to systems operating offshore should this be needed.

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Hydraulic, Electrical & Control Systems

Plough Umbilical Winch AC drive winch Integrated spooling gear In-line load limiter provides passive heave compensation

Subsea Electronics Pod High integrity systems rated up to 3,000m Radial and face sealed connections ensure zero water ingress

Drive Panels EB supplies drive and automation panels using the latest industry-standard components and architecture to ensure ease of maintenance and reliable operation

Bespoke Hydraulic Manifold Design EB capability includes rapid design and supply of complex hydraulic manifolds to integrate multiple control elements into reliable compact packages and minimise the numbers of fittings and fluid connections in its hydraulic systems

Control Systems PL3 Pipeline Plough Operator Screen

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Consultancy

Design & Development Moonpool Handling System

EBs dedicated consultancy department offers a range of services utilising the significant knowledge and experience gained during the supply of EBs design and build back catalogue. EB has built up a strong and experienced team of engineers dedicated to providing consultancy services, capable of completing studies quickly and efficiently and providing concise, high value reports and design packages. A flexible range of services can be supplied including: - Concept Development - Feasibility Studies - Detailed Design Packages - Operational Reviews - Structural Analysis

Customers include: Allseas Blue Offshore Global Maritime Jumbo Seajacks Subsea 7 Technip Voith Hydro

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Consultancy
Concept Development and Feasibility Studies Projects include: - System design and general arrangements - Individual equipment design and analysis - Weight estimation - Operational storyboards

Small Scale Detailed Design Projects include: - Quick response engineering delivered in collaboration with support services

Research and Development Internal development activities include: - Turbine and foundation installation systems - Inter array trenching systems - Handling systems

Operational Support Project support activities: - Deck layouts - Sea fastenings - Analysis and modifications for marine warranty

Voith Hydro Nacelle Retrieval Module

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Life Cycle Support

Subocean Group 900t Basket Carousel Upgrade

Life Cycle Support
EB understands the importance of working with clients after equipment is handed over to them. Good maintenance can extend product life considerably, with down time often being extremely costly. EB therefore offers all products with a recommended spares package, and can also source replacement or spare parts as and when required during the operational life of a system. EB offers clients access to support services via its 24-hour support line and has the resources and capabilities to provide worldwide support at short notice. If there is an equipment breakdown or other failure users need the reassurance that issues will be addressed in their time zone!. Remote-link technology is implemented by EB that allows office-based support of control systems. When a customer requires support, the user simply connects the Control System PC to the internet and logs in to the EB support website; once a secure support session is established EB engineers can remotely operate the Control System PC. The support engineer can then monitor, operate and edit the SCADA and the PLC code just as though they were using the PC locally, while at all times the local client operator has ultimate control over the connection and level of access. EB appreciates that from time to time the way equipment is to be used may change or customers may have technical questions concerning what the equipment can or cannot do in connection with their own proposals to secure new work. EB has a dedicated group of support engineers whose focus is to deal with all technical matters and provide a prompt and professional response to any question or situation throughout the life cycle of any EB product. EB is pleased to make modifications and upgrades, to either its own equipment or others, wherever they are possible and practicable.

Main Features: Upgrade Outer Diameter

From 400 900t 13m

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Life Cycle Support

Plough Wet-Test Thorough programmes of Factory Acceptance Tests and trials are a part of every delivery. EBs engineers can assist with a range of trials and first operations to ensure systems enter service quickly and without snags

Canyon i-Trencher Upgrade Mobilisation EB support engineers can provide contract and heavy lift assistance to safely and efficiently mobilise clients equipment

NSRS Operational Support EB engineers provide ongoing operational support whenever required during NATO submarine rescue exercises

SBM Kikeh Gap Support

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Offshore Support Base Commissioning & Mobilisation

Port of Tyne Offshore Support Base

Offshore Support Base
EBs manufacturing and support activities operate from a specialised facility located at Riverside Quay, Port of Tyne. Investment in this facility allows EB to offer a wider range of services to its growing list of offshore clients. Fast, efficient and cost-effective mobilisations are a key part of any offshore operations. EB is able to bring considerable expertise in the loadout, installation and hook up of a wide range of ship systems, either of its own supply or by third parties. In addition to its design and manufacturing services, EB is able to offer: - Commissioning, mobilisation, demobilisation and conversion activities with dedicated on-site support - Loadout of equipment and supplies - Vessel crew changes - Secure dry storage - Hire of certified lifting equipment and Appointed Person lifts - Hydraulic, electrical and mechanical testing - Training facilities for EB supplied systems - Permanent client office facilities available

Main Features: Quay Length Quay Depth Covered Workshop Space Internal and External Storage Areas

750m 10.5m LAT, 36m Beam 7,500m 8.5 acres +

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Offshore Support Base Commissioning & Mobilisation

Technocean ROV LARS Grillage Installation Rapid fabrication and installation of ROV launch and recovery system grillage by EB support engineers

ROV LARS Mobilisation Storage and installation of none-EB supplied equipment

EB Mobilisation Specialists EBs Support Base staff have extensive experience of adapting to challenging time frames and vessel constraints, always aiming to achieve a swift turnaround and troublefree installation

Cable Plough Mobilisation Following upgrade to allow remote release using a docking bucket and bullet, and upgrade to allow increased burial depth, VSMCs Sea Stallion 4DB was rapidly mobilised onto the Stemat Spirit alongside EBs Port of Tyne facility

Canyon Offshore i-Trencher Demobilisation

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September 2010

IHC Head Office The Netherlands

Sliedrecht

Sites Europe
Aberdeen United Kingdom Blandford Forum United Kingdom Komarno Slovakia Riding Mill United Kingdom Rijeka Croatia Verberie France

IHC Engineering Business Offices

IHC Engineering Business Ltd Broomhaugh House Riding Mill Northumberland NE44 6EG England Tel: +44 (0) 1434 682 800 IHC Engineering Business Ltd Unit G5 Enterprise Centre Aberdeen Science and Energy Park Exploration Drive Bridge of Don Aberdeen AB23 8GX Scotland Tel: +44 (0) 1224 355 435 IHC Engineering Business Ltd Riverside Quay Port of Tyne Tyne Dock South Shields NE33 5SP England Tel: +44 (0) 191 455 8965 E-mail: team@engb.com www.engb.com

Shipyards The Netherlands

Hardinxveld-Giessendam Heusden Kinderdijk Krimpen aan den IJssel Sliedrecht

Sites USA
Houston, TX Wayne, NJ

Shipyards P.R. of China

Dalian

Sites South Africa

Cape Town

Shipyards Serbia
Belgrade

Representative Offices
Beijing P.R. of China New Delhi India St. Petersburg Russia

Sites The Netherlands

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Regional IHC Organisations Worldwide

Dubai United Arab Emirates Kinderdijk The Netherlands Lagos Nigeria Mumbai India Singapore Republic of Singapore Tianjin/Tanggu & Guangzhou P.R. of China