Volume 7 April 2013

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Editorial StaffGuus van der LindeMax Tack

contributorsConnie Lindhoud, Siep WillemsenKlaus Wirring, Michiel KuizengaDanny van Luijk, Patrick MollinkEdwin Zwart, Theo KlimpPaul Bakker, Cees Horvers

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EXHIBITIon ScHEDULE

Cooperation, entrepreneurship and a drive for solutions; three core values that form the foundations of Royal Wagenborg. These values are what

makes Royal Wagenborg unique, these values are what we stand for. They can be found in everything we do, no matter whether it concerns

taking care of every-day transports or providing complex logistical solutions.

These core values are also expressed in the four themes that are the focus of this edition of the Times. The different articles show that with a

combination of cooperation, entrepreneurship and a drive for solutions, we manage to exceed the expectations of our customers every day,

providing them with the service that best meets their needs.

In this edition of Times we show you how we help harvesting the winds. We give some insight into our response to a changing world. We

demonstrate how we take care of special transports on a daily basis and highlight our global activities in the world of energy.

Cooperation, entrepreneurship and a drive for solutions are the common thread each time expressed in the Wagenborg flag, our Sign of

Solutions.

Rob Wagenborg and Egbert Vuursteen

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HArVESTInG THE WInDS 4• Ontheboundarybetweenonshoreandoffshore 6• CombiningstrengthsforBorkumWestII 8• Bladesaroundtheworld 10• Offshoreturbineonshore 12

SpEcIAL TrAnSporT on A DAILY BASIS 14• 1Barge,4cranes 16• 2Bridges,1Vessel 18• 4Vessels,thousandsofpipes 20• 400Years,1lift 22• 52StorageTanks,1terminal 24• -8°Celsius,2times925tonnes 28

oUr rESponSE To A cHAnGInG WorLD 30• Challengingtheworld’sharshestenvironments 32• NewecocombiforWagenborgReining 36• Newtypesofvessels 38• Advancedchoiceforanewcrane 40• AEOcertificateforRoyalWagenborg 42• GoingEast! 44• WagenborgReiningimplementedHACCPsystem 46

oUr SpEcIALIzED SErVIcES To THE oIL & GAS MArkET 48• AtypicalWagenborgjob 50• LivingQuarterBargeforhire! 52• Newpossibilitieswithfloatingginpoles 53• Norgronpipelineproject 54• Completedrillingrigmaintenance,modifications&inspections 56• WagenborgsflourishingOilfieldServices 58• PromisingfutureforWagenborgMiddleEast 60

THE WAGEnBorG STorE IS A MAJor conTrIBUTor 62

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We know the winds. We have been sailing with them to to every corner of the world. We

have faced strong headwinds and we have let tailwinds blow us forward. But as the world has

changed, so has our relation with the winds. We are not dependent on them anymore to get

where we need to go. However, over the last couple of years our relation with the winds has

strengthened again. The increasing demand for wind power has meant that again the fact we

work with the winds every day. But whereas in the past we harvested the winds ourselves in

order to be able to transport our cargo, nowadays we provide logistical solutions to those who

harvest the winds for power supply…

• Ontheboundarybetweenonshoreandoffshore

• BorkumWestII

• Bladesaroundtheworld

• Offshoreturbinesonshore

HArVESTInG THE WInDS

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on THE BoUnDArY

Alpha Ventus and Bard offshore IRoyal Wagenborg has been involved with the offshore wind

developments in the German North Sea from the very beginning.

The Wagenborg Stevedoring terminal in Eemshaven served as the

onshore logistical hub to support the installation of all 12 wind turbine

generators - each with a capacity of 5 MW - for the first German

offshore wind project Alpha Ventus in 2009.

Soon after Alpha Ventus, the installation works for Bard Offshore I

started. Ever since, the wind-turbine generator components of Bard

have been a regular sight in Eemshaven. In 2013 all 80 turbines

of 5MW each, will be connected to the grid, therewith providing a

nominal capacity of 400MW, sufficient to meet the power needs of

more than 400,000 households. Royal Wagenborg has been the

logistical service provider for Bard ever since the start of this project.

Only a few nautical miles north of Eemshaven, The Netherlands, large scale offshore wind farm

developments take place. The German Bight, or the German North Sea area, shows a massive

potential for this type of power supply. With the first wind farms already connected to the grid,

developments are now really taking off quickly, with Bard Offshore I as one of the first large scale

developments now being followed by the likes of Borkum West II.

BETWEEn onSHorE AnD offSHorE

In the Eemshaven storage areas for the components are provided, rotor stars are pre-assembled and we take care that all components are delivered

to the offshore installation barges and vessels just in time.

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For Borkum West II the Eemshaven serves as the onshore hub.

The different tower sections were shipped to Eemshaven from two

different German ports; all shipments completely conducted with

vessels from the Wagenborg fleet. Upon arrival in Eemshaven,

Wagenborg took care of the unloading by means of a 500 tns

mobile crane, assisted by a 200 tns harbour crane, after which

two interconnected 6-axle self-propelled modular trailers (SPMT’s)

placed the tower sections in storage.

Together, different Wagenborg employees took care of transporting

the top and middle tower sections, whilst simultaneously a complete

team was working on transporting the bottom tower sections, hubs

and nacelles from Germany to Eemshaven. For a couple of months

two 500 tns crawler cranes were permanently based in the two ports

which were the startpoint and endpoint of this transport. Custom-

made lifting equipment was used to load and unload the heavy

components from two different barges. These barges were towed

between Germany and the Eemshaven and returned to Germany as

soon as they were empty again to undertake a consecutive voyage.

This way a total of 14 voyages was conducted and all components

were safely placed in storage within the shortest time possible.

In order to meet the GL Noble Denton guidelines, which applied

to this project, all engineering for lifting and local transport of

the components, as well as the engineering for sea-fastening,

was conducted in house by a close cooperation of engineers

between the different Wagenborg companies. In line with the GL

Noble Denton standards, method statements were provided to the

customer, describing the full scope of the operations.

The cooperation between the customer, GL Noble Denton

supervisors, the Royal Wagenborg divisions and different other

parties involved was successful, resulting in the fact that all

transports were finished in time and could be concluded without

any serious issues.

The final steps in this phase of the project were taken just before

Christmas 2012, allowing everyone to prepare themselves in due

time for the transport of the blades, starting early 2013. Once 20

voyages have been conducted, all blades for the first phase of

Borkum West II will be stored safely in the Eemshaven, where again

coMBInInG STrEnGTHS for

BorkUM WEST II

Over time the experience and expertise available within Royal

Wagenborg have grown rapidly when it comes to providing

logistical solutions to the wind power industry. As a result, Royal

Wagenborg was awarded a contract to take care of the complete

logistical scope for the Borkum West II offshore wind farm in 2012.

All the different components for the 40 pieces of 5MW Areva wind

turbine generators had to be transported from various German

ports to Eemshaven. The transports have proven that complete and

complex logistical solutions can be provided in-house because

of strong cooperation between the various companies of Royal

Wagenborg.

Wagenborg takes care of the lifting and local transport in a safe

and efficient way.

Want to see more? Take a look at our

offshore wind movie on our Youtube

channel:

www.youtube.com/royalwagenborg

or scan the QR tag.

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execution of each and every shipment, knowing the vital aspects in

what “a reliable sound partner” means.

We of all people know that our clients are frequently facing sudden

and last minute changes to a project. Problems in manufacturing,

delays on sites are just a few of the problems that emerge. Being able

to adjust immediately to these circumstances is vital. This is exactly

where Wagenborg Shipping fits like a glove. The large fleet, the great

flexibility within various series of ships is where we meet our clients;

showing the Wagenborg flag – Sign of solutions.

The Wagenborg fleet has earned its good reputation within the wind

turbine industry, and as a whole team we are very proud to say

that. Although 2012 was a most challenging year, we managed to

move more than 80 complete shipments of wind turbine equipment,

accounting for hundreds of wind mills – onshore or offshore. No

damages and everything on time!

The ship’s crew, our supercargoes in the ports and our office staff

have achieved the experience and knowledge to provide our wind

turbine customers with a first class and professional approach and

THE WorLD

Wagenborg Shipping, with a fleet of about 180 vessels, is serving the wind turbine industry within

Europe and across the Atlantic to the Americas and from Asia to the US. Transportation of wind

turbines, in large or small projects, has become one of Wagenborg Shipping’s focus areas where we

have successfully proven to b a reliable, sound and very flexible partner to the wind turbine industry.

Flexibility and punctuality are essential, but careful planning, quality and safety in particular are

important key issues.

BLADES AroUnD

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The 6MW turbine, providing enough power for more than 5,000

households, is developed to be installed offshore. 48 of these turbines

are already planned for the Nordsee Ost wind farm, but before

going offshore RWE/Essent wanted to gain experience onshore,

in the installation, maintenance and exploitation of these turbines.

Royal Wagenborg took care of the transport and on-site logistics of

the 6MW turbines to Eemshaven with our own m.v. Missouriborg, a

750Te crawler crane and a 16 axle modular trailer.

During the installation of this giant turbine a 1350 Te crawler crane

was used. Anyone driving up towards the Eemshaven could not

miss this large crawler, given that even from long distances she was

highly visible. A central role during the installation of this turbine on

the Wagenborg Stevedoring terminal was laid out for Wagenborg

Nedlift, which took care of the local transport of all components.

The turbine, once complete installed, reaches up to a total height of

177 metres; therewith reaching higher than the tallest building in the

Netherlands…

offSHorE TUrBInE onSHorE

Besides the fact that our

Eemshaven terminal plays a

central role in the offshore wind

industry as an onshore hub, it

is also a test ground for new

wind turbines. Recently RWE/

Essent selected the terminal as

the onshore location to place

one of two 6MW offshore

wind turbine generators.

Thanks to the Superlift Stabilization & Security System (SSSS)

innovation, Wagenborg complies with the safety requirements

in the manufacturer’s manuals of the crawler cranes. Moreover,

the positioning of the plates has been made much easier for the

operator and the design meets future safety requirements.

The responses to the new feature are so positive that all our crawler

cranes will soon be equipped with the SSSS on their superlift

installation.

Wagenborg has recently tested a new innovation on the superlift tray

of a 750 tons crawler crane: the Superlift Stabilization & Security

Structure (SSSS). This system consists of heavy ballast supports which

can be assembled on the tray during the rigging of the crane. The

supports make it easier to place the ballast plates (12.5 tons each) on

the tray. Wagenborg uses its own standardized superlift plates, which

can be used on every type of crawler crane. The ability to exchange

the ballast plates ensures an efficient use.

The manual of the 750 tons crawler crane states the following about

placing the plates on the tray: “when ballast is placed on the tray it must

be ensured that the ballast plates cannot fall off or move about”. The

high raised edges of the new Superlift Stabilization & Security Structure

(SSSS) ensure that the plates are centered in the correct position and

that they cannot move or fall off the tray. Not only manufacturer’s

guidelines have been taken into account; Wagenborg regularly works

for customers who have their own safety guidelines. It is expected that

in the future clients will demand that a superlift installation is equipped

with suitable heavy duty lashing points, to prevent superlift plates from

falling off the tray.

SUpErLIfT STABILIzATIon & SEcUrITY STrUcTUrE for crAWLEr crAnES

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SpEcIAL TrAnSporT on A DAILY BASIS

Within Royal Wagenborg we believe each transport

is special. Whether we ship paper from Scandinavia

to the United States or wind turbine components from

Germany to Eemshaven, make sure that cargo arrives at

its destination safely and in time. Still, there are those

transports that even we consider to be just that bit more

special. Special because of dimensions, special because

of destinations or special because Wagenborg has a

special relationship with the cargo...

Then again, this is what we do. Special transports are

part of the daily work routine within Royal Wagenborg.

We don’t stop when it gets difficult; this is where we are

at our best. The word impossible is unknown to us.

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Spanish quay, the preparations to unload one of the four

cranes could proceed and the first crane was unlashed. The

next high tide allowed us to place the self-propelled modular

trailers on-board. Given that in Vigo roro-operations were

only possible at high-tide, we only had the possibility until

the next high tide to position the SPMTs and lifting beams.

Within one hour, and with the local population following

every move, we managed to unload the first crane safely

onto the shore in Vigo. In that same hour the pumps on

the barge moved around 3.5 million litres of ballast water

in order to ensure the barge remained stable and in the

correct position, not to disturb the on-going operations.

…and then to TenerifeVigo was not the last stop of this journey as this was the

destination for only one of the four cranes. With again

some delays due to weather conditions, even leading to the

transport combination having to shelter in Cádiz, Spain,

everyone and everything arrived safely in the port of Santa

Crúz de Tenerife. Since the self-propelled modular trailers

had remained on board the barge the cranes could be

unlashed directly after arrival in the port and at first high

water the first of the remaining three cranes was unloaded.

Then two more cranes in two more days and the job was

finished to the satisfaction of our customer…

After 10 years of active duty on the quay of the Amsterdam

Container Terminal, four Ship-To-Shore container cranes had

to be relocated to two different Spanish ports. Wagenborg

Towage, with support from Wagenborg Nedlift, took care

of the complete scope of this relocation. After finishing all

the engineering and preparations, the job could start with

structurally reinforcing the cranes, each of them weighing

around 1,450 tonnes. At the same time Wagenborg Barge

9 and tugs ‘Waterstraat’ and ‘Waterstad’ were mobilised to

IJmuiden, together with a number of self-propelled modular

trailers, mobile cranes, fork-lifts, cherry pickers, heavy duty

winches, pumps and a wide range of auxiliary equipment

to ensure a smooth operation.

One by one the cranes were loaded onto Wagenborg Barge

9 through a RORO operation, with the crew on the barge

ensuring the stability by means of the internal ballasting

system. Once all four cranes had been transported onto

the barge and the required lashing and securing had been

taken care of, the journey to the new home ports of the

cranes could start. Or so we thought... It was not until some

days later that we could finally leave, as we first had to wait

for the weather conditions to improve. But then, one early

Saturday morning, the weather improved and the tug with

Wagenborg Barge 9 could leave Amsterdam, through the

North-Sea channel into the open waters.

Arrival in Vigo…After a 7 day journey Wagenborg Barge 9 was towed

into the waters of Vigo in the northwest of Spain without

any delays. Already before arriving at the berth, seven

Wagenborg Towage employees had embarked the barge

in order to prepare the upcoming arrival; winches had to

be prepared, wires to be run and pumps to be set ready to

get started. Directly after the vessel was safely moored to the

The combination of a vessel or barge with one or more cranes is quite a regular

sight within Royal Wagenborg; the A-series of Wagenborg Shipping are equipped

with three deck-cranes and the sheerleg Triton of Wagenborg Towage is the perfect

example of large crane capacity on a barge. But this time the combination of lifting

power and buoyancy was not all that regular.

4 crAnES1 BArGE

Despite the beautiful weather in Tenerife, right after unloading the last crane

Wagenborg Barge 9 left the island again. This time the journey went to Stettin

in Poland, where she had to load two cranes for destination Eemshaven. More

information about that specific project can be found on page 28.

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sudden a vessel with two bridges, transported the former bridge of her

partner to Ameland, where Wagenborg Nedlift took care of the local

transport to the Maritime Centre. Here the bridge was in the hands

of Wagenborg for one last time, when she was lifted over the roof of

the Maritime Centre into her final position, where she now stands as

the icon of the services provided by Royal Wagenborg already for

many years.

After ten years of service between Holwerd and Ameland, the m.v.

‘Sier’ was renamed m.v. ‘Rottum’ and started running on a different

route of Wagenborg Passenger Services, between Lauwersoog, The

Netherlands and the Dutch island of Schiermonnikoog. Then recently,

after more than 25 years of active duty, it was time for the ‘Rottum’ to

get a complete refit at the Royal Niestern Sander shipyard in Delfzijl.

Part of the refit program was to equip the vessel with a completely new

bridge. Over the past years however, the ‘Rottum’ became an icon for

all those people travelling between the Dutch mainland and the Frisian

Islands. For this reason the bridge was donated by Wagenborg

Passenger Services to the Foundation of Museums on Ameland. And

of course Royal Wagenborg made sure the bridge could travel once

more between the mainland and the island.

The fourteen metres long, eight metres high and 25 tonnes weighing

bridge was placed with a Wagenborg Nedlift mobile crane onto the

vessel ‘Monnik’, running mate of the ‘Rottum’. The ‘Monnik’, all of a

Going back in time, we can say that the foundation

for this job had already been laid in 1898, when

founder Egbert Wagenborg started what is now

known as Royal Wagenborg. Years later Wagenborg

Passenger Services was running a ferry service

between Holwerd, The Netherlands and the Dutch

island of Ameland. The former m.v. ‘Sier’, a ferry

built in 1985, ensured that millions of people could

spend a pleasant holiday on the island.

complete make-over of the m.v. rottum

Recently, after more than 25 years of active duty, it was time for

the ‘Rottum’ to get a complete refit at the Royal Niestern Sander

shipyard in Delfzijl. Besides a completely new bridge, more

major adjustments were made to the ferry. On a technical level

the ferry got a double bottom and the engines were replaced.

The most visible improvement for our passengers is the new

interior.

After the refit the ‘Rottum’ is easily capable of another 25 years

of sailing between the Dutch mainland and the Frisian Islands.

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Recently Wagenborg Shipping was awarded a contract to transport

thousands of pipes that will be used for oil, gas and water pipelines in

Algeria. These pipes, the smallest already measuring 50 centimetres

in diameter, the largest up to 5 times as big with a diameter of 2.50

metres, have to be transported from Izmit in Turkey to different ports in

Algeria. Four Wagenborg vessels, the ‘Humberborg’, the ‘Flevoborg’

and the two sister vessels ‘Aragonborg’ and ‘Amstelborg’, sail multiple

voyages between Izmit, Turkey and Skikda and Djen in Algeria. The

number of pipes transported on one single voyage varies from around

280 up to 2700, since pipes of different sizes are mixed for each

shipment. All in time, all in line with the customer’s wishes, all taken

care of by Royal Wagenborg.

THoUSAnDS of pIpESWhile Wagenborg vessels are a regular sight on the navigational

waters, it doesn’t happen that often that two Wagenborg vessels

are berthed on either side of one quay, while at the same time

a third one is already in position to take over the berth from the

vessel that will be the first to finish loading. But these days in

Izmit, Turkey, it is all go…

4 VESSELS,

In the past few years, the transport department of Wagenborg Nedlift

developed into a high quality partner for logistics in the oil and gas

industry. In order to meet high standards in this industry, load securing

became an important topic. An integrated approach was chosen to

bring load securing within Wagenborg Nedlift to the next level

First of all, our truck drivers, who are busy with loading, securing and

transporting all types of different cargos every day, received briefings

and additional training. On an individual level and in small groups,

both experienced and new employees gained new insights in working

methods and load securing materials. With these short communication

lines, Wagenborg Nedlift’s managers received a lot of information

and improvement proposals on possible technical improvements on

the trailer fleet. This resulted in various practical solutions, such as

casing beams provided with anti-slip material and the development

of load supports to secure heavy loads on the conventional trailers.

Last but not least, social media were used to to promote the exchange

of information, ideas and knowledge. Not only on Wagenborg

Nedlift level, but throughout the whole heavy transport sector. A

special Facebook page was set up for pictures on load securing and

discussions with fellow drivers about the topic!

InTEGrATED poLIcY on LoAD SEcUrInG

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The windmill of nearly 400 years old is a piece

of cultural heritage and is not allowed to be

changed or adjusted. Every damage made

to the wind mill due to the lift, could have the

greatest impact on the wind mill. That is why

the lift had to be done in a way the chance

of damage was as low as possible. The

Wagenborg engineers came up with the plan

to lift the wind mill in one piece and put it down

as close as possible near the stand of the mill,

which had to be restored.

By only removing 4 boards from the side of

the mill Wagenborg engineers provided

enough space to put in 2 beams of steel

under the construction that carried the wind

mill. The beams of steel could be used to lift

the entire wind mill. Within the mill we asked

a mill restoring company to apply a wooden

auxiliary construction to prevent bending of the

main structure. After preparing the wind mill

for the lift, Wagenborg also had to prepare

a temporary storage for the mill after the mill

would have been lifted from its stand. As a

solution Wagenborg used 4 20ft containers,

twist locks and container beams to create an

arrangement on which the mill would fit exactly

without damaging the tail of the mill, which

also serves as an entrance. The containers

served as a solid foundation for the 30 tons

wind mill.

Since we had determined, on the basis of

old construction drawings, that the centre of

gravity would not be in the middle of the mill

but more on the side of the blades, we applied

unequal lengths of slings to maintain the mill

straight during the lift. Now everything was

ready for the lift, the 130 tons mobile crane

could come into action. Carefully the mill was

lifted centimetre by centimetre from its stand

and slowly moved onto the containers as its

temporary foundation.

The mill survived the whole operation

completely undamaged. After restoring the

stand, the mill was put back in its original

position and the boards were put back on the

sides. Nowadays no one is able to see this

operation ever took place.

Often Royal Wagenborg is involved in

transporting the most modern and advanced

cargoes and objects. No matter whether it

concerns the transport of a transformer from

Germany to Sweden or the transport of a hydro

hammer offshore, Royal Wagenborg always has

a suitable solution for these types of challenges.

Last year Royal Wagenborg was challenged to

do something completely different. Instead of a

modern piece of equipment, Wagenborg was

asked to lift an ancient windmill from 1619.

400 YEArS, 1 LIfT

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52 STorAGE TAnkS,

1 TErMInALAlthough special transports are part of our daily routine, every single project is special to us. Special

in cargo, in destination, because of dimensions or special because of weights. And sometimes

a project combines them all and is special in every single way. This is what happened when

Wagenborg was awarded a huge project in the Botlek area. A total of 52 isolated storage tanks

and 32 modules (pipe-racks) had to be transported from Willebroek (Belgium) to Vlaardingen

(Netherlands) and also had to be installed on the tank foundations at the Vopak Terminal. A true

challenge for Wagenborg. But when it gets difficult, we are at our best!

nEW BrAncH offIcE roTTErDAM BoTLEk

We are proud to announce we recently opened a new branch in the

Botlek area in the middle of the Rotterdam port activities. Contact

details: Merseyweg 50 B, 3197 KG Rotterdam Botlek (Port number

5220).

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Just in Time deliveryThe largest tanks, with a capacity of almost 4,000 m³ have a diameter

of 13 metres. The smallest tanks, still good for 2.500 m³, have a

diameter of 11,5 metres. The heights vary from 25 to 28 metres and

unloaded successfully, one by one, at the Vopak Terminal Vlaardingen

by a 500 tons CC2500 crawler crane. This crawler crane took care

of the transshipment of the tanks on a double 10-axle Self Propelled

Modular Trailer. The SPMT executed the on-site transport from the

Vopak quay up to under the hook of the 750 tons LR1750 crawler

crane with a 78m main boom and super lift. This heavy crawler crane

lifted the tanks to their final position. On paper this sounds simple but

some “details” made the installation really complex.

Due to a lack of space on the terminal site the sequence of positioning

and installing the tanks is important. After installing a tank, the

crawler cranes have to be removed to the next position for the next

tank. Wooden and steel mats have to be adjusted or removed. The

preliminary path of the crawler crane has to be adjusted increasingly

as the tanks are placed. Because once a foundation is isolated and a

tank is being brought into position, nothing can be moved over that

tank, which makes the total installation complex. Each single heavy lift

and movement is different from another and needs to be engineered

separately by Wagenborg. The project also involved the installation

of 23 pipe-rack modules that had to be installed between the tanks;

just to make things even more complicated. But thanks to the people

of Wagenborg the first phase ended successfully. We are looking

forward to the second phase!

are tuned to the maximum height allowed on the transport route from

the manufacturer in Willebroek to Vlaardingen. All tanks together

have a total capacity of 150 million litres, a total weight over 5,000

tons and cover an area the size of 30 tennis courts.

Timing is crucial in this project as the manufacturing, transport and

installation of the tanks needed to be adapted to each other. First

of all the storage tank manufacturer had a strict production plan for

delivering the 52 tanks. Secondly Vopak had to make sure their tank

foundations on the terminal were finalized. Thirdly, Wagenborg had

to combine all these facts and information to create an optimised

transport plan. The tanks would be transported in two phases. In

January 2013 the first 26 tanks would be transported and installed.

The rest will be delivered in May 2013 during phase 2. Cooperation

between all parties involved was essential for a successful outcome of

the project.

complex installationAll water transport was performed with container vessels with the

dimensions 135 x 17m. After securely lashing the storage tanks and

a transport duration to Vlaardingen of two days, the tanks were

The new device has the following features:

• Visualfeaturessuchassignallights;

• Controlinstrumenttopreventtheshacklefromopening

during lifting

• Shackleoperatedbyremotecontrolpressing2buttons

simultaneously for extra safety during operation

• Remotecontroltobeusedwithin200metresradiusof

the shackle

• Remote control is equipped with on/off button and

emergency button

• Remotecontrolisequippedwithwaterproofcase

• Remote control is equippedwith automatic switch off

button

• Digitalbatteryindicatortocheckbatterystatusbefore

lifting operations

• During liftingoperation, theshacklecannotbeclosed

or opened

• TheshacklehasaCE-certificate

rEMoTE conTroLLED SHAckLESIn some circumstances lifting can be a real challenge.

Instead of using an extra crane with man basket or rope

access techniques, project managers from Wagenborg

developed another solution: a remote controlled shackle.

With this shackle, it is possible to hook off loads (or mast

sections) automatically.

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Want to see more?

Take a look at our Youtube channel:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=FiZrbOBVRYU

or scan the QR tag.

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Two SUL (Ship Unloader) cranes, 925 tons each, 80 metres wide,

towering 55 metres up in the sky, stood ready for future deployment

at the newly built RWE Power Plant in Eemshaven. In Stettin the two

giants were loaded onto the barge by means of a skidding system.

Given that there was no tidal movement in the port of Stettin, this

operation could be executed quickly and without any delays. Once

the two cranes were safely lashed and secured, the voyage towards

Eemshaven could start. No shortcuts could be taken due to the size

of the cranes, so the Danish peninsula had to be circumvented before

heading homewards.

Upon arrival in the Eemshaven the RWE quayside was already fully

prepared; the quay had to be leveled with a sand-bed given that

otherwise the foundations for the cranes and different conveyer belts

would be in the way for the unloading operation. After safe arrival

in the port, all lashing and securing was removed and the unloading

operation could start.

Cranes… We work with them every day. Sometimes for weeks in a row on one location, sometimes

on more than one location per day. But we also transport cranes, and not just our own. The fact

that this is also daily routine, cannot be better expressed than by the busy schedule of Wagenborg

Barge 9; one day unloading STS-container cranes in sunny Tenerife, the next day straight off to cold

and icy Stettin, Poland for the next job. And on the Polish quayside two cranes stood ready to be

loaded…

-8° cELSIUS, 2 TIMES 925 TonnES

As a skidding system could not be used in Eemshaven due to tidal movements,

the cranes were unloaded by way of a roll-on roll-off operation, using 2 SPMTs

in a 22 axle-line configuration. The strong eastern wind in combination with

strong tidal movements in Eemshaven led to some delay, but it only took 45

minutes to get the first SUL-crane from the barge. 48 hours later conditions

were perfect again and also the second crane was also unloaded in a fast and

safe way. Professional cooperation between the teams of Wagenborg Nedlift

and Wagenborg Towage resulted again in smooth operations and a satisfied

customer.

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oUr AnSWErS To AAs one of the oldest and largest shipping

companies in the Netherlands, Royal Wagenborg

has always been a pioneer. Wagenborg

undoubtedly takes its own course; there won’t be

many companies in the world that will have one

of their original vessels built into the very heart of

their headquarters, the 114-year-old Dutch Tjalk

“Liberté”.

Established in 1898 in Delfzijl, in the north of

the Netherlands, Wagenborg originally traded

in “hout & zout” – wood and salt - in the Baltic

region. Gradually, the company expanded into

South Europe and the Mediterranean and in

the nineties it started to go further afield to the

Great Lakes of North America. More recently

Wagenborg has extended its services to South

America and Africa. In the late nineties the

company also moved offshore and created

Wagenborg Offshore.

Nowadays Royal Wagenborg employs around

3,000 people worldwide and manages 230

vessels, provides heavy lift and transport

solutions, operates 400 trucks and 250,000 sq

m of warehousing space. And although we grow

bigger and bigger we still continue to be at the

forefront of developments.

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caspian challengeWagenborg pioneered in opening up extremely remote and

challenging regions such as the North Caspian. When the Shell

consortium started work on the first phase of the Kashagan oil field,

which turned out to be the largest finding in 30 years, Wagenborg was

asked to take part in a tender which it subsequently won. We knew

that there was a substantial challenge ahead. The North Caspian is an

extremely environmentally sensitive area, with temperature extremes

ranging from minus 40 degrees Celsius to plus 40. And coupled with

that, it is an area with a very shallow draught ranging from only 1.5

m to 5 m.

Typical for the whole of the Kashagan field is the moving of the ice of

60-70 cm and this is almost fresh water ice (with little salt content),

which makes the ice very strong. Given the wind and currents in

winter, there are significant forces on the vessel’s hull and propulsion

equipment.

Extensive experienceHowever, Wagenborg did not shy away from the challenge. We knew

we had extensive experience and the right knowledge in-house. We

had been shipping for more than a century in ice-infested waters.

Subsidiaries Nedlift and Foxdrill had been providing supporting

services to the onshore and offshore oil and gas industries. And

besides we had been providing ferry services in the Wadden Sea

(Dutch Shallows), known for its shallow waters and environmental

sensitivity, for over 100 years. We had the knowledge; we just had to

combine it to take on this challenge.

This led to the decision to build two dedicated ice breaking supply

vessels, specifically designed for shallow waters, at Kvaerner Masa

Yards in Helsinki in 1998. Wagenborg – which designs nearly all

of its vessels itself – knew that conventional icebreaking techniques

combining the weight and power of a vessel would not work, because

these would not get the vessel over an ice ridge. A different approach

was needed to penetrate these grounded ridges.

Therefore a special shallow draught hull design, combined with an

Azipod thruster emerged. This had the capability to break ice of 1m,

unusually travelling stern first, effectively “eating the ice away”. These

two vessels – the ‘Antarcticaborg’ and ‘Arcticaborg’ – also embodied

a zero dumping philosophy.

cHALLEnGInG THE WorLD’S

HArSHEST EnVIronMEnTS

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Two new build icebreakersA unique supply method to this remote area was also needed, leading

to a convoy using icebreakers or ice classed vessels and barges,

the so-called Wagenborg “Ice train”, which deploys a dedicated

barge connected to an icebreaker, but unusually, travelling stern first.

Using this method up to 4,500 tonnes of cargo can be transported by

deploying an icebreaker and two barges.

For more than a decade already, Wagenborg has a substantial

presence in Kazakhstan with 28 units operating there, including tugs,

barges and offshore accommodation units for 2,000 people and

it can boast an impressive 45,000 hours operating in shallow, ice

infested waters.

In November 2012, Wagenborg’s two latest eagerly anticipated ice

breaking support vessels were delivered from Royal Niestern Sander

Shipyard (also part of the group).

Working closely together to get the optimum result These two new builds – ‘Sanaborg’ and ‘Serkeborg’ - are ideally

suited to the conditions of Kazakhstan, the Pechora Sea and Yamal

Peninsula, Russia or the Canadian waters. It has taken two years to

move from design to completion of the vessels.

‘Sanaborg’ and ‘Serkeborg’ are more efficient than the existing

vessels because of the new propulsion and hull form. They also have

a decreased draught and beam and increased length. The two have

unique ice class thrusters developed together with Wärtsilä. The new

Icepod® is suitable for ice milling: “washing and breaking the ice”.

Royal Wagenborg is optimistic about the many possibilities in the

North Caspian, Russia and Canadian Arctic, but also thinks that it is

an extremely difficult and challenging, environmentally sensitive area

- often more difficult than the industry thinks. It is essential to take a

long-term view. We need to work with model testing for open sea

conditions and in ice, it is vital to work closely together; the yards,

owners, their clients (the oil majors) and research institutes to get the

optimum result.

Wagenborg offshore’s specialism is to carry out complex logistical projects in the oil and gas industry. As part of royal Wagenborg we have years of experience in shallow water transport and ice navigation and knowledge of all oil and gas related transport disciplines all over the world. Wagenborg kazakhstan – subsidiary of the division Wagenborg offshore – has been active in the north caspian since 1998. The activities consists of the provision of Ice Breaking Support Vessels, Shallow Draft Tugs and Living Quarter Barges utilized in support of offshore operations in the caspian Sea.

opening caspian Maritime Training centerTwo years ago Wagenborg Kazakhstan extended it’s foothold in the

Republic of Kazakhstan by establishing a Maritime Simulation Training

Centre in Aktau, the single international sea-port of Kazakhstan. The

official opening took place in July 2011 and was attended by many

VIPs like the Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands Frans

Potuyt, Mangystau Akim Mr. Kusherbayev, President of Shipowners

Association Kazakhstan Raiza Adamova and Royal Wagenborg CEO

Rob Wagenborg.

results of two years cMTcThis reason for opening the CMTC was the (further) development of

the skills of our existing personnel in vessel handling. The Caspian

Maritime Training Centre would also stimulate and support the local

maritime education. During our 15 years of presence in Kazakhstan,

we experienced the difficulties to attract local people with the

appropriate education and skills to be employed on board of our fleet

which is in line with policies and strategies of RoK Government. It has

been a challenge and an investment at the same time with to retain as

much local workforce as possible.

After two years the CMTC proved to be valuable for Wagenborg

Kazakhstan. Not only the initial training purposes of the Center led

to significant improvement of skills of our captains. Also customers

show their interest in the education possibilities. Developing specific

safety programs in an environmental sensitive location like D-block

in the Caspian, can be an additional service for major oil companies

operating in the Capian region. That is why Wagenborg is currently

creating manuals and procedures to support education on safety

issues.

Long term presenceThe establishment of a Maritime Simulation Training Centre in

Aktau, is exemplary for a company thinking in solutions to overcome

uncommon problems. It underlines our determination with respect to

a long-term presence in the Kazakhstan part of the North Caspian as

a provider of logistical services to our customers in the Oil and Gas

Industry.

“cASpIAn MArITIME TrAInInG cEnTrE AS An EXTrA SErVIcE”

nEW EcocoMBI for WAGEnBorG rEInInGAfter the success of the first Ecocombi, which was introduced last year, Wagenborg Reining put

another Ecocombi on duty. This new Ecocombi has a loading capacity of 54 euro pallets with respect

to 34 euro pallets in a mega trailer or 38 euro pallets in a road train. This bigger loading capacity

makes the LZV (Langere en Zwaardere Vrachtautocombinatie - Longer and Heavier Transportvehicle)

a more environmentally friendly transport solution.

In addition this Ecocombi is equipped with an innovative fuel system

which combines gas and diesel. At full duty, such as accelerating, the

engine uses 100% diesel. At partial duty, such as cruise control, gas

is being added. Depending on different parameters such as speed,

turbo pressure, amount of injected diesel, position of the gas pedal

and clutch and the temperature of the cooling water, the optimum ratio

between gas and diesel is determined. In general this ratio is 70%

diesel and 30% gas, where the efficiency of the motor improves as a

result of a better combustion and emissions are reduced.

With this new Ecocombi Wagenborg Reining is taking the next step

in its ambition to sustainable logistics. Wagenborg Reining has been

investing in its sustainability for 5 years. During this period several

technical and behavioural improvements led to a CO2 reduction of

35%. In 2011 this was rewarded with achieving the Lean and Green

Award.

Mega trailer34 euro pallets

25 tons

102m3

Ecocombi54 euro pallets

39 tons

155m3

road train38 euro pallets

23 tons

120m3

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T-type: ‘Thamesborg’, ‘Taagborg’, ‘Tiberborg’, ‘Trinityborg’In the last 7 years, 21 vessels of the A-type with a deadweight of

17,300 tons have been added to our fleet. This successful series will this

year get a sequel with a 30 metres extended version. Under the name

T-type, a new series, consisting of four vessels, will be built by Hudong

Zhonghua Shipyard, Shanghai. These vessels will be ice classed

multipurpose vessels with a deadweight of 21,350 tons. Equipped

with four 60 ton cranes divided over two 55 m long boxshaped holds,

these vessels set a new standard as to versatility. These vessels are

also equipped with an approved ballast water treatment system and a

fixed holdwash system including a sloptank for washwater.

The first vessel, m.v. ‘Thamesborg’ has recently joined our fleet, and

will be followed this year by her sisters Taagborg, Tiberborg and

Trinityborg

nEW TYpESWagenborg offers tailor-made maritime services as an international provider of safe and economic

transport solutions. With over a hundred years of experience in the northwestern part of Europe,

the Mediterranean, trans-Atlantic routes and beyond, Wagenborg has every conceivable maritime

solution for the changing transport needs of today. Our fleet is modern and environmentally

friendly, while our capacity ranges from 2,000 to 23,000 tons deadweight. With this diversity

in size and tonnage we are able to offer just-in-time shipments for almost every cargo or cargo

contract. With an average age of 6.7 years, our fleet is one of the youngest in the entire world.

Our entire fleet, of about 180 vessels, will be extended with three new types of vessels. The T-type,

V-type and R-type will be delivered the upcoming year.

V-type: ‘Vlieborg’, ‘Volgaborg’The m.v. ‘Vlieborg’ is, after the m.v. ‘Vikingbank’ from Pot

Scheepvaart, the second of a series 1A ice-classed 11,850 tons

multipurpose vessels which shipyard Ferus Smit is building for Royal

Wagenborg and related shipping companies. The vessels have an

innovative bowshape which improves the seakeeping behaviour on

various loading conditions and reduces the required engine power.

With only 2970 kW installed power on a propeller in a nozzle, the

vessels are capable of sailing up to 14 knots and maintaining speed in

heavy seas conditions. The third vessel in this series, m.v. ‘Volgaborg’,

will be delivered in March 2013.

r-type: ‘reestborg’, ‘reggeborg’, ‘roerborg’Recently Shipyard Ferus Smit in Leer (Germany) launched the first of

a series of three 23,000 ton deadweight multipurpose vessels. This

vessel, which is named ‘Reestborg’, is the largest general cargo vessel

in the entire Wagenborg fleet. The vessel has two equal sized holds,

each with a length of more than 60 metres. A removable tweendeck

can be placed in both holds. The Reestborg is equipped with a newly

developed type of bow, which was applied for the first time -in slightly

smaller format-, to recently built m.v. ‘Vlieborg’. The advantages of this

new shape include smoother sailing and a higher speed on various

drafts. The engine power can thus be limited, which will reduce the

use of fuel. An extensive programme of towing tank tests showed this

vessel can reach a speed around 13 knots in open water and that

it meets the demands of the Finnish-Swedish ice class 1A. After the

launch and delivery of the ‘Reestborg’ in March, the shipyard started

building the second vessel, which will be named “Reggeborg’ and is

expected to be delivered at the beginning of 2014. The third vessel,

“Roerborg”, will join our fleet around mid 2014.

of VESSELS

General specifications T-type:Length over all: 172.34 metreLength bpp: 161.34 metreWidth: 21.50 metreDepth: 13.30 metreDeadweight: 21,350 tonMain engine: 7500 kW Wärtsilä 6L46FSpeed: 17 knots

General specifications V-type:Length over all: 142.65 metreWidth: 15.87 metreDepth: 10.78 metreDeadweight: 11.850 tonHolds: 503.500 cftMain engine: 2970 kW Mak 9M25Speed: 14 knots

General specifications r-type:Length over all: 169.75 metreLength bpp: 161.34 metreWidth: 20.40 metreDepth: 13.30 metreDeadweight: 23,000 tonMain engine: 4500 kW Wärtsilä 9L32Speed: 13 knots

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ADVAncED cHoIcE for A nEW crAnE!

can also be safely reached. The crane operator can also secure himself

when he has to work on the jib with the aid of the TRAM system. TRAM

stands for Total Restraint Access Module: this is a modular system that

virtually excludes any fall hazard. So it’s a perfect fall protection system.

The transport of the ballast for the new acquisition will be performed

using a semi-low loader instead of a traditional ballast trailer. The work

height of a semi-low loader is much lower than the conventional type of

trailer. This also improves the safety during the loading and unloading.

The 400 ton crane is able to load and unload its own ballast safely

within the margins of the hoisting capacity.

Especially with regard to safe work methods, this crane satisfies high

demands. A unique feature is that it is equipped with a hydraulically

adjustable and extendable jib of 31 metres length that can be assembled

by the crane itself. This means that the jib can now be assembled without

needing an auxiliary crane. In addition to efficiency and cost benefits,

The crane is fitted with a modern undercarrier engine, equipped with

Ad-Blue. An engine capacity of 653 pk is thereby combined with a low

fuel consumption and low emissions.

And, last but not least, this crane is also equipped with the Lift Adjuster,

an invention of Tadano Faun. The crane corrects - computer-controlled

- the bending of the boom during hoisting. As a result, ‘swinging’ of the

load when it is picked up is minimised.

The new 400 ton crane means that Wagenborg Nedlift is once again

taking a step in the direction of safer, more efficient and more sustainable

work methods. We are therefore proud of this investment!

this is also safer because it minimises the need to work at height. A

minimum amount of space is also needed during the assembly.

The crane is also equipped with a flat deck and extensive steps and

railings so that the places which are difficult to access on the crane

Recently Wagenborg took a new 400 tonnes Tadano Faun ATF 400G-6 crane into service. Wagenborg

is the first operator in the Benelux with this advanced machine, which is equipped with the latest

techniques in the field of cranes.

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Last year, Royal Wagenborg CEO Egbert Vuursteen received the Atuhorized Economic Operator certificate from Doune

Nederland (the Dutch customs authority) on behalf of Wagenborg Agencies, Wagenborg Bulkterminal and Wagenborg

Stevedoring.

Since the attacks on the 11th of September 2001 in the US, the international focus on security has been increased

enormously. To improve customs control and to create a green lane in the supply chain, the European Union introduced

the Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) certificate in 2007. The AEO certificate focuses on safety, solvency and

administration of organizations. Holders of the certificate are proven to be a reliable organization for customs, partners

and (potential) customers.

In addition, customs created a number of advantages for the holders of AEO status, such as fewer physical and documentary

checks and any priority at customs controls.

To prepare Royal Wagenborg for an AEO status, Hans Hübner assessed the organization of Wagenborg Agencies,

Wagenborg Stevedoring and Wagenborg Bulk Terminal against the standards for the AEO certificate. Where necessary,

some procedures within the Wagenborg companies were adapted to the standards of the AEO. “Achieving the AEO status

is the perfect prelude to work with partner organizations to create a green-lane”, says Hans Hübner.

Other Wagenborg companies, such as Wagenborg Reining and Wagenborg Nedlift, are currently in the middle of

achieving the AEO status and plan to be certified in 2013.

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The long term dedication and commitment of the Asian seafarers on

the Wagenborg fleet and the increasing commercial importance of

Asia, have resulted in a new office for the Wagenborg group. state-

of-the-art. According to Cees Horvers, general manager crewing, “the

establishment of this new office in Manila will enhance the capability

to handle the increasing number of Asian seafarers’ movements on a

more efficient way, which will ultimately result in more control and a

better service to the Seafarers, Wagenborg fleet and to our customers”.

The location of this new office is on the Coral Way in Pasay City, Metro

Manila. Being already one of the most important economical centres of

Manila, several other Asia orientated non-Filipino shipping companies

are also present there and moreover, this area is perceived as the new

business area of international shipping companies in the Philippines.

Wagenborg South East Asia invited their Filipino manning agents

(Wagenborg Manila Inc. and Sealanes Marine Services Inc.) to join

the new 750 m2 office. By doing so, Wagenborg centralized the

coordination of Asian seafarer movements to one location. Remco van

Rossum, area manager, Manila for the next two to three years. Part of

his assignment is to manage the coordination between all Wagenborg’s

Asian manning agents and the Wagenborg fleet, including captain

owners and possible other clients.

With this new office Wagenborg took a major step towards controlling

its interests in South East Asia.

SHAnGHAI offIcE Up AnD rUnnInGSince February last year, our Wagenborg Shanghai office,

managed by Paul Bakker, is up and running. The office

creates a foothold in the fast changing and rapidly developing

Chinese market. Activities deployed from this office will

mainly focus on business development for Wagenborg

Reining, Wagenborg Projects & Logistics and Wagenborg

Shipping. By working closely together with local partners, we

are able to provide door-to-door project logistics from and to

Asia. For Wagenborg Shipping more vessels are trading in

the Far East which creates the need to be close to the market

and clients.

For Wagenborg Reining, we promote our transport and

warehousing services and our local knowledge in Europe to

Chinese clients. The logistics link between Europe and China,

and especially west China, will play an important role in the

near future and creates opportunities for Wagenborg Reining

and Wagenborg Projects & Logistics.

GoInG

The Asian market becomes more and more important to Wagenborg. Besides the fact that a lot of

Wagenborg vessels are built in Shanghai, many Wagenborg seafarers are also Asian. That is why

we recently opened a brand new state-of-the-art office that will survey all Wagenborg’s South East

Asian interests. This office has been set up to enhance Wagenborg’s market position in the South

East Asian region and to coordinate the increasing number of Filipino and other Asian seafarers on

the Wagenborg fleet.

EAST!

WAGEnBorG rEInInGIMpLEMEnTED HAccp SYSTEMWagenborg Reining is a full-service logistics service provider. We are always looking for the best

solutions to logistics issues, geared to the individual client’s situation. Our three business units

Transport, Warehousing and Forwarding make it possible for us to offer integrated solutions for

packaged goods logistics. As a modern company we attach great importance to corporate social

responsibility. In our warehouse, for example, we focus sharply on the optimum separation of

waste flows. To extend our transport and warehouse services to food clients, Wagenborg Reining

implemented the HACCP system.

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HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) is a systematic

preventive approach to food safety that identifies hazards that can

cause the finished product to be unsafe. The installed system designs

measurements for identified risks to reduce these risks to a safe level.

In this manner, HACCP is referred to as the prevention of hazards.

Nevertheless routines must also be installed for finished product

inspection. The HACCP system can be used at all stages of a food chain,

from food production and preparation processes including packaging,

distribution and storage.

The whole HACCP system includes 7 principles that are regulated by the

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the United States Department

of Agriculture (USDA). Except for the juice, meat and seafood industry,

the use of HACCP is currently voluntary in other food industries.

For the HACCP system of Wagenborg Reining it is crucial to have

the relevant product information, especially when it concerns a new

food client or a new product. This information is needed to identify

all the risks for food safety during transport and/or storage by our

company. In some cases it is necessary to use “safety zones” to prevent

contamination risks. Without this key information, the safe handling of

food products cannot be identified carefully.

All relevant product information is put into a modern Warehouse

Management System. Together with defining specific storage zones

and locations of the warehouses into this WMS, it is guaranteed that

products are stored according to the HACCP-standard.

Wagenborg Reining achieved the HACCP certification in December

2011. Regular reviews of the accuracy of the HACCP system by external

experts ensure that the HACCP plan and procedures are still working

adequately.

A relatively ‘new’ division is Wagenborg Offshore – a part

of the 115 years old mother company – which specialized

in the oil & gas market during the last 15 years. Although

the name of this division might suggest differently,

Wagenborg provides its services both onshore and

offshore. Where it started in 1998 with two icebreaking

supply vessels in the North Caspian, we nowadays have

expanded our global presence as well as our activities.

The diversity of activities now ranges from movements,

maintenance, modifications and inspections on and of

drilling rigs to jar and fishing tool rentals to oil and gas

companies, from conductor driving to accommodating

services or gas pipe logistics.

With presences in The Netherlands, Russia, Serbia, the

Middle East and Kazakhstan Wagenborg has been able to

demonstrate how the distances are increasingly marginal

as regional differences can be turned into advantages.

In a growing global market, Wagenborg manages to

maintain the high standards of QHSE, efficiency and

competitiveness that have always been outstanding.

But we do not consider this a final result; it is a reason

to improve even more: to face new and even more

challenging projects in future, entering new markets, such

as Africa, Argentina, China and every other possible

location to provide our services.

We are proud to say that the world is a little bit smaller

today.

To THEoUr SpEcIALIzED

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“It all started in February 2012 as Wagenborg was awarded by

client KCA Deutag for this project to move drilling rig T46 to Shpiragu,

Albania”projectmanagerHarryLansinksays.“Honestly,Ifirsthadto check themap toget an ideaof the exact location. But soonenough,wewere in close talkswith our customer to discuss thefull package of assembly, disassembly and logistic services forthisproject.Wehavedone thismany timesbeforeatall kindoflocationsinEurope,howeverAlbaniawasanewworkingareaforbothourandthecustomer’screw.Normally,WagenborgFoxdrill,specialized in assembling and disassembling drilling rigs andWagenborgNedlift,specializedinheavytransportandlifting,takecareofsuchprojectstogether,workingasoneprojectteamforthecustomer.FortheShpiraguproject,moreexpertisewasrequiredinthefieldofseagoingtransport,agenciesandcustomsclearance.

“As Wagenborg is a full package logistic service provider, this

expertise was available within the company. The project team was

expanded with colleagues from Wagenborg Projects & Logistics”Harryexplains.

More and moreAt the end of March, the Wagenborg crew started with thedisassembly works in Schneeren, Germany. Transport of the rigparts tookplace to theportofPapenburg inNorthernGermany,where an intermediate storage was arranged on behalf ofcustoms formalities. Upon customs approval, transshipment intoWagenborg’s m.v. ‘Metsäborg’ could commence by mid-April.A detailed stowing plan for loading the vessel had been drawnup.Howeverduringtheproject’sprogress,moreandmorecargodestinedforAlbaniawasaddedtothecargolistanditseemedthattheshipwouldnothaveenoughcapacityforallcargo.Thissurelywouldresultinadelayandthetimeframewastight.WagenborgShipping’sprojectmanagersacceptedthechallengeandmanagedtoloadtheshipuptothelastcm3.OnApril19th,m.v.‘Metsäborg’leftPapenburgportforDürres,Albania.

LocalAfterasmooth two-weeksailing trip,m.v. ‘Metsäborg’arrivedattheportofDürres.OnthejobsiteinShpiragu,about100kmfromDürresport,preparationsonthecivilworkswerestillongoing.Aspecialroadacrossthehillshadtobeconstructedtotransporttherigpartsfromthemainroadtothesite.Harrycontinues:“For the

inland transport in Albania, a local transport company was hired.

Not much choice, as only one transport company had a more or

less suitable equipment fleet for the special cargo. Not the state-of

the- art equipment we use to have in the Northern European oil and

gas industry, however rather useful for the T46 movement. For some

extraordinary pieces of the rig, like the 4 generators, only one trailer

was suitable for the transport job. This meant 6 trips consecutively,

which was equivalent to 6 days of transport for this cargo only. This

meant a rather big delay in the logistics-planning schedule, which

could endanger our rig assembly deadline. Fortunately, all other

transports went according to schedule and assembly works by our

colleagues already started on the job site. Working all over the world

in the most remote areas, Wagenborg’s crew has to manage with

local content and be inventive at all times to be able to meet customers’

requirements. Their expertise and experience made the difference at

the Shpiragu project too.”

Assembly worksToassembletheT46inShpiragu,Wagenborghiredheavyhydrauliccranes.ThesehadtobemobilizedfromGreeceassufficientcraneswerenotavailablelocally.Unfortunatelythesecraneswerestoppedat theAlbanianborderdue tounclearcustoms reasons. Toavoidhighwaitingcosts,asmallcranewashiredlocallytoliftthefirstsmallequipmentarrivingonsite.Afterafewdaysanddailynegotiationswith customs, the cranes were allowed to enter Albania. As thecranesarrivedonsiteandtheheavyequipmentcameinshortlyafterthat,theassemblyofT46ransmoothly.

EarlyJulytheT46washandedoverbyWagenborgtoKCADeutagin line with the initial planning. “A real piece of work”, Harryconcludes.”

Wagenborg goes wherever the

customer wants us to be. This

proved true once more during the

past year, when a complete onshore

drilling rig, named T46, had to be

moved from Schneeren, Germany

to Shpiragu, Albania.

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Recently Wagenborg Kazakhstan delivered the “floatel” ‘Vivaldi’ to

D-Block. With a berthing capacity of 600 PoB, the ‘Vivaldi’ is the largest

Living Quarter Barge that ever entered into the Kashagan oilfield.

Thanks to the people of Wagenborg all logistical and engineering

challenges passed through the regulational and technical requirements;

the mobilization process has been completed within the tight 10-days-

deadline, set by our customer.

‘Vivaldi’ will be deployed at D-Block together with the other Wagenborg

LQB’s ‘Rossini’, ‘Bellini’, ‘Puccini’, ‘Verdi’ and ‘Ravel’ in support of Hook-

Up operations. It is an outstanding example of teamwork performed

by our Bautino Base team, Aktau office team, Delfzijl Headoffice and

last but not least the Vivaldi Crew. All with one goal: provide the best

solution for the customer.

LIVInG QUArTEr BArGE

for HIrE!

Every great project starts with a great idea, but only focused minds and committed people can make

it really happen. This is what happened in the Kashagan oilfield, in the Republic of Kazakhstan,

where the cooperation between Wagenborg Kazakhstan and Ersai Caspian Contractor LLC led to

one of the biggest logistical challenges in that area.

Bellini, Debussy, Rossini, Ravel, Verdi,

Vivaldi, Kurmangazy, Puccini…. all

famous composers, but nowadays also

the names of the LQB’s Wagenborg

Offshore is deploying in the Caspian

Sea. With a total accommodation

capacity of almost 3,000 people and

a total length of 1 km, Wagenborg is

able to provide a small floating village

near offshore drilling locations.

Before mobile cranes appeared on to the market so called ‘floating

gin poles’ were used: a kind of hoist with which, in combination

with winches, sheaves and wires, it was possible to create a hoisting

construction. This technique has been used for ages to build all kind of

constructions, like skyscrapers and other structures like the Eifel tower.

During the seventies

and eighties of last

century Wagenborg

Foxdrill already

used a floating gin

pole. This was an

improvised piece of

equipment made out

of a jib boom of a

mobile crane. For that

time it was okay to

work with, but due to

the increasing safety

regulations it was

decided not to use

it anymore. Besides,

working with this system on great heights and with heavy loads brought

too many risks as well.

Of late Wagenborg Foxdrill sees an increase of requests for

decommissioning or adapting drilling rigs. Using a floating gin pole,

meeting the present safety and quality requirements, is essential;

that’s why the company decided to develop and build a completely

new system. Its own engineers developed the first ideas, after which a

package of demands was presented to Conbit B.V. This company has

a wide experience of developing complex hoisting systems that have to

answer to high demands.

The new system is modular as regards to construction, which makes it

adaptable per project and to the circumstances. Loads up to 5 tons can

be hoisted at a distance of 5 metres. Of course the systems meet the

highest standards for quality quality and safety aspects.

Just with the purchase of a hoisting system the story has not been told:

surely as important is the training of people working with the system.

That’s why Wagenborg Foxdrill decided to develop a derrick serving as

a training object. With this Wagenborg Foxdrill’s rigger can train both

with the new floating gin pole as with other existing special equipment.

To meet the community’s environmental permission only the lower part

of this test derrick will be permanently constructed at the backyard

of Wagenborg Foxdrill, at the Kampenstraat in Oldenzaal (height

13.50 metres). At most 5 times a year the test derrick is allowed to be

constructed up to the maximum height of 30 metres.

Besides a test object for hoisting systems the test derrick can also be used

to train employees to work on heights (e.g. rope access). Wagenborg

Foxdrill hopes to finalize the complete derrick in the first half of 2013

whereupon the first tests with the floating gin pole system can start.

When the results are positive and the employees are acquainted with

the system, the company’s opinion is that it can prepare even better for

for the customers’ demands.

nEW poSSIBILITIES WITH fLoATInG GIn poLESWagenborg Foxdrill, among others, is specialized in assembling, disassembling and adapting drilling

rigs for offshore purposes. A restriction at rigs is often the availability of cranes to execute the lifting

activities; the cranes present on board often lack capacity or length of boom. Crane vessels are very

expensive to mobilize and also not always available. That’s why we are looking for other solutions.

Application of floating gin poles during the construction of a dam in the USA, in the beginning of the 20th century.

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1781 pipelines of different sizes and diameters were

transported with two large seagoing vessels from the

production yard in China to the Wagenborg Stevedoring

Terminal in Delfzijl, NL. Offloading was done with the

port cranes, equipped with special tools for the handling

of the precious cargo. Heavy duty vehicles took the cargo

to its temporary lay down area, already prepared with

the System 88 pipeline storage system, a dedicated

system for the storage of vulnerable isolated pipeline

pieces.

By the end of April 2013, all 1781 pipeline pieces were

delivered just-in-time along the new pipe line route by

Wagenborg Nedlift. During 15-20 weeks, daily traffic

will take place to arrange this. Transport will take place

along prepared and safe routes, avoiding villages and

bike routes to ensure safety for all parties involved. For

these transports, Wagenborg Nedlift works in accordance

with the highest safety standards and newest guidelines

for load securing (see also article on page 21).

pIpELInE proJEcT

Recently, Wagenborg Nedlift was awarded the contract for the logistics of the gas pipeline pieces

for the NorgroN UGS Project (see insert). Together with Wagenborg Stevedoring and Wagenborg

Agencies, we were able to offer a full package of logistic services to the main pipeline supplier for

the project.

norGron proJEcTDutch NAM (Nederlandse Aardolie Maatschappij B.V.) is

constructing a new natural gas pipeline between the Groningen gas

field and the UGS facility in Norg (20 km south of Groningen city).

During harsh winter conditions, demand for natural gas strongly

increases. To support the gas supply from the Groningen gas field

in these circumstances, extra gas is provided from the Norg UGS

facility. In order to meet future natural gas demands, the Norg UGS

facility will be extended. As a result, a new gas supply pipeline of 30

kilometers has to be constructed in order to transport a larger amount

of gas from the Groningen field to the Norg UGS facility.

norGron

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Throughout the years mechanisation and automation of drilling rigs have

made enormous developments. That’s why more and more emphasis

has been put on safety of electrical installations in combination with

the improvements on explosively safe components. Wagenborg Foxdrill

got this knowledge in-house through intensive cooperation with BJ

Consultancy, until recently a self-employed inspection and consultancy

firm in the oil and gas industry with an experience of over 40 years

in the fields of maintenance and inspection of equipment for drilling

rigs and well repairs. Through cooperation and the origins of both

companies, quite some knowledge and experience is present in this

special field.

Since the foundation in 1967 customers are paramount for Wagenborg

Foxdrill. This means that the company likes to serve them quickly and

efficiently. That’s why reports are clearly structured, to the point and

written in the customer’s preferred language. Currently Wagenborg

Foxdrill is working on IT solutions to optimize this further, so the

company will be able to provide her customers with even quicker and

better reports.

To the common denominator Maintenance, Modification & Inspections

(in short MMI) Wagenborg Foxdrill is your partner concerning

maintenance, modification and inspection of drilling rigs. Wagenborg

Foxdrill is in close contact with the leading producers in the industry, as

a result of this the inspectors is keep their knowledge at a high level As

a matter of course we meet the high standards and demands specified

in this specific market. These demands can be customer specific as well

as in accordance with the market (e.g. API).

coMpLETE DrILLInG rIG

Since the middle of 2012 Wagenborg Foxdrill has extended its services. For some decades the

company was already experienced in engineering activities in the field of inspection and modification

of particularly derricks of offshore-installations. Through intensive training and gaining mechanical

and hydraulic experience in this field Wagenborg Foxdrill proved to be able to execute maintenance,

modifications and inspections to complete drilling rigs, onshore as well as offshore.

MAInTEnAncE, MoDIfIcATIon &

InSpEcTIonS

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Wide variety of servicesAs a part of the Wagenborg Offshore division, Wagenborg Oilfield

Services provides quality services and equipment to the oil & gas

industry. In 2011 operations started with 4 service lines (Drilling Jar

proof of qualityWagenborg Oilfield Services received its ISO certification in the

beginning of 2012 and we are working now on getting the API

(American Petrol Institute) license for the Machine Shop. Getting the API

license will put us in a strategic position with our customers to insure and

prove our high quality products. We expect to receive the API license

in 2013.

Overall we are very positive for 2013 and we have all reasons to

believe that this will be an excellent year for the Oil and Gas industry

and that Wagenborg Oilfield Services will increase its footprint in the

Russian and Serbian market.

Rentals, Tubular and Rentals, Machine Shop Services and Power Swivel

Operations). Currently the amount of services lines are increased to

8, including: Fishing Services, Radial Cutting Torch, Whipstock sales,

Stabilizer Rental and redress. With this extension of services Wagenborg

can offer a wide variety of services to the oil companies.

Experience and dedicationWe employ highly qualified specialists; our employees have lots of

experience in working with drilling and production equipment. At the

beginning of 2012 we had 21 people working for Wagenborg Oilfield

Services in Russia. The current headcount is 41 people and this number

is increasing every month. The people are dedicated and can handle the

high workload perfectly. Mister Karen Tangyan, the General Director of

Wagenborg Oilfield Services in Russia, is convinced that our business

will increase in the years to come and that there are good opportunities

in other regions in Russia to expand our activities.

Last year we already increased our activities with most of our customers

and we are awarded several new contracts in 2013. The outlook is very

positive and we expect an increase of drilling activity in Russia and

Serbia for approximately 15%. New oil companies and joint ventures

are starting in Russia on a monthly bases and they frequently contact us

to help them with their requests and operational issues.

Serbian challengeIn Serbia we have a competent sales team that is focussed on direct sales

of Oilfield Equipment in the widest range possible to GASPROMNEFT/

NIS. We started in 2012 with the direct sales and now have a team

of 4 persons that is managed by Mister Darko Radivojevic. We have

confidence to increase the activities with GASPROMNEFT/NIS in 2013

and instead of only providing direct sales, we hopefully will provide

direct services, such as Down Hole Fishing as well.

WAGEnBorGS fLoUrISHInG oILfIELD SErVIcESThe year 2012 was full of challenges and opportunities for Wagenborg Oilfield Services. We increased

our activities and services in Russia and opened up a new endeavour in Serbia with GASPROMNEFT/

NIS. However, for the team, the greatest success of 2012 was when the GASPROMNEFT tender for

Fishing services was awarded to Wagenborg in Noyabrsk Western Siberia.Unique in russiaOn the 14th of March 2013,

Wagenborg Oilfield Services LLC

was awarded the license from DP

Master to cut DPM-DS Connections

in Noyabrsk, Russia to support

our customers with their Drill Pipe

Maintenance. Currently Wagenborg

Oilfield Services is the only company

in Russia with this license

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In July 2012, the local entity, Wagenborg Middle East DMCC, was

finally formed. Having our offices in Jumeirah Lake Towers, Jumeirah

Business Centre 5 in Dubai, Wagenborg Middle East is based in the

centre of the various client offices and regional activities.

The focus for new work and clients is on the Oil and Gas Services,

being: Offshore Support Vessels, Oilfield Services, Heavy Lifting

and Transport, Logistic Management (4PL – Services) and Freight

Forwarding. To get into business, Wagenborg Middle East had to build

up the network, register the activities for the potential customers and

(pre-) qualify these services. All together this process took a lot of time

By visiting clients in North Africa, Iraq, Qatar, Kuwait and Oman, the

clients in these regions see more and more of the advantages in hiring

the Wagenborg expertise and modern equipment, together with finding

Solutions for client challenges as well. This results in ongoing tenders

such as:

• 2PlatformSupplyVesselsinQatar(QatarPetroleum)

• DownholeDrillingtoolsinKuwait(KuwaitOilCompany)

• 4-PLServices(ShellIraq)

• RigmoveConsultancyinEgypt(EDC)

• MachineshopinLibya(KCADeutag)

• RigmoveConsultancyinOman(Petrotel)

The Middle East region is known for its wealth and her competitiveness,

but is still facing a lack of experience and a limited availability of

qualified local personnel. This is why any form of consultancy is very

popular in this region. One of the Wagenborg Middle East activities,

particularly Rigmove Consultancy, is highly appreciated by the local

market.

This activity is carried out and supported by Wagenborg Foxdrill

and mostly, in the field, executed by Roger Vleeshouwers, who has

considerable experience in doing so. Roger is supported by project

engineers for all necessary documentations and drawings.

Generally these jobs exist of preplanning the upcoming rigmove together

with the drilling contractor and its operator. After the theoretical plan

has been drawn, a rigmove observation will be done during the actual

rigmove. Doing so, Roger will draw attention to immediate actions

and improvements. These actions and improvements will be discussed

during the morning and evening meetings to align the activities for the

upcoming and following day.

and is still in progress. However, the administrative work led to success

already, which resulted in various projects executed for new customers

as Dalma Gulf Drilling and Arabian Saipem in Saudi Arabia.

By registering and qualifying our services, Wagenborg Middle East

is now known by the main operators in the UAE, such as ZADCO,

ADMA OPCO, ADCO, NDC, NMDC and ADNOC. This results in

growing invitations to tender on Supply Vessels, Inspection Services

and Downhole Drilling Tools. The mentioned tenders and contracts may

bring Wagenborg a definitive place in the local market and a more

diversified and growing share of Wagenborg (Offshore) turnover.

Once the rigmove has been finished, Roger will report to the client in

writing about his facts and findings shortly. After returning to office,

Roger and his team will draw up a rigmove manual, which helps the

client to plan future rigmoves better, implement improvements (as part

of the learning curve) and use the manual for induction and training

purposes for existing and new drilling crews. The rigmove manual will

also be used to better align third party services. This will finally lead to

safer and more efficient rigmoves.

In some cases it leads to involving Wagenborg Foxdrill equipment and

personnel to further improve the rigmove activities. From experience

we can say that using the rigmove consultancy in combination with

a limited involvement of rigmove equipment and personnel leads to a

reduction of LTI’s, 25% reduction in rigmove time and 15% reduction in

rigmove costs!

Serving the clients in the Middle East from our local office is very much

appreciated. All together we can conclude that Wagenborg Middle East

has a promising future!!

The Middle East region suits Wagenborg

Services like a warm blanket. Full with

Oil and Gas and being a transport

hub between Asia and Europe and the

Americas, this region is still developing

very rapidly and doesn’t suffer from

any economic crisis.

proMISInG fUTUrE for

WAGEnBorG MIDDLE EAST

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Since a couple of years the Transport4Transport foundation stimulates

the development, production and use of small scale transport, such as

bicycle carts, in developing countries with an emphasis on Malawi as

one of the poorest countries on the African continent. The T4T foundation

is completely managed by volunteers and receives its revenues from

donations and product sales from web shops. A major contributor is

the Wagenborg Store of Royal Wagenborg: www.wagenborg-store.nl

The Transport4Transport foundation offers opportunities to local people

in starting their own business such as mobile sales of bread, milk,

vegetables and fruit or to be a transport entrepreneur by transporting

other people’s stuff. The most important thing is that everything happens

locally: from design and production of the means of transport to

guidance of the entrepreneurship.

A large project of the Transport4Transport foundation is raising funds

for bicycle ambulances to improve the transportation of patients in the

vast rural areas of Malawi. In the meantime hundreds of villages have

such a life-saving transport available. With every bicycle ambulance

the local people need to form a supporting group that will take care of

the management and maintenance of the ambulance.

Together with Bakers4Life the Transport4Transport foundation is working

on a next project: the mobile sales of bread. It’s a new phenomenon

in Malawi, which reflects a rapidly growing network of mobile sellers

of fresh bread. Bakers4life and Transport4Transport foundation are

working together on this to promote entrepreneurship and helping

villagers to a new and independent way of life.

Although the activities of Transport4Transport foundation are mainly

focused on Malawi, the foundation is also stimulating and advising

other projects in other Central African countries by her network.

THE WAGEnBorG STorE IS A MAJor conTrIBUTor

For more information, to get involved or make

a donation, please visit:

www.transport4transport.nl or contact us at:

info@transport4transport.nl

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