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IHC Engineering Business Ltd

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Lay SystemsJ-LayS-LayReel-LayFlexlayCarousels

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Company Profile

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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 EB’s 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.

EB’s 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.

Riding Mill, Office

Port of Tyne, Support Base

Aberdeen, Office

Stocksfield Hall, Office

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Three Core Markets Three Core Product Lines Three Core Businesses

• Offshore Oil and Gas • Pipelay Systems • Engineering Consultancy

• Submarine Telecoms • Subsea Trenching Systems • Design and Build Projects

• Renewable Offshore • Specialist Marine • Support Contracts Power Generation Handling Systems

Lay Systems J-Lay

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Saipem J-Lay Tower

Main Features:Hang Off Capacity 2,000tTower Height 65mTower Width 14mProduct Diameter Range 4” – 36”Operating Depth 3,000m

Specialist Features:Designed for Handling Quad JointsFriction & Collar ClampsIntegrated PLET Handling System

J-LayEB is a leading supplier of tailor-made, high specification J-Lay systems. EB’s 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 world’s 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.

Lay Systems J-Lay


As part of EB’s pyramid testing philosophy sub-systems are fabricated, assembled and tested independently prior to installation to the main tower structure

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

The tower levelling system is based on a proven ‘walking beam’ design placed in line with the towerconnection points to ensure vessel modifications are kept to a minimum. In addition to the mainbeams the system consists of:· Climber units· Pinning cylinders· Walking cylinders· Tower interface connections

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

Sub-system Assembly & Testing

Tower Clamps During Installation

Tower Levelling System

Multi-Angled Access Platforms

Lay Systems S-Lay


Allseas S-Lay System

S-LayEB 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.

Photo: ‘Audacia’ courtesy of Allseas

Main Features:Conveyor Units 12t SWLTransfer Buggies 24t SWLLine Up Buggies 24t SWLTrack Support Units 40t SWLWalking Beams 120t SWLRoller Support Units 100t SWLWork Stations 7 Single Joint Welding Stations 1 NDT Station 3 Coating StationsProduct Diameter Range 6” – 44”

Lay Systems S-Lay


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

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

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’

Joint Welding Station

Pipe Track Support

Pipe Conveyors

Lay Systems Reel-Lay


Technip Deep Energy Reel-Lay System

Main Features:PLET Handling Capacity W 6m x L 10m x H 8.5mRamp Angles - Operational Position 40o – 90o

- Min / Max Ramp Angle 30o – 90o

Product Diameter Range 50 – 600mmMin / Max Operating Depth 16 – 3,000m

Reel-LayEB specialises in the supply of tailor-made Reel-Lay systems, working closely with clients to deliver optimum pipelay performance within often exacting vessel constraints. EB’s 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 Technip’s 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.

Graphic: Technip’s ‘Deep Energy’ Reel lay Vessel, courtesy of Technip

Lay Systems Flexlay


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

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

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

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

A&R Routing Systems

Aligner Chute

Level Wind Tower

Tensioners

Flexlay Integrated Hybrid Lay Vessel

Lay Systems Carousels


Subsea 7 3,000t Carousel and Spooling Equipment

CarouselsEB 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 client’s 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 24mCore Diameter Variable 4 – 11mHeight Variable 4.5 – 6mProduct Diameter Range 50 – 500mm Speed at all Diameters 1,000m/hrBack Tension 20t

Lay Systems Carousels


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

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

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

Hydraulic Roller Suspension System

Level Wind Compensator Tower

Grillage Loadout

Trenching Systems Power Cable Ploughs

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Subocean Group Sea Stallion 433

Main Features:Trench Depth 3.3mMaximum Diameter Product Size 280mmMinimum Bend Radius 3.6mOperational Depth 100mPeak Tow Force 180tWeight 29tNominal Footprint (3m) W 5.2m x L 13.9m x H 5.1m

Power Cable Plough SystemsEB 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.

Trenching Systems Power Cable Ploughs


Visser and Smit Marine Contracting Sea Stallion 4DB

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

EB’s 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

Docking Bucket & Bullet

Aggressive “Share” Design

Shallow Water Power Cable PloughTrench Depth 1.6 – 2mMaximum Product Diameter 180mmMinimum Product Bend Radius 1.5mOperational Depth 100mContinuous Pull 50tPeak Tow Force 80tWeight 10tFootprint W 4.0 x L 9.1 x H 3.5m

Sea Stallion 1

Shallow Water Power Cable PloughTrench Depth 3.3mMaximum Product Diameter 280mmMinimum Product Bend Radius 3.6mOperational Depth 100mContinuous Pull 150tPeak Tow Force 180tWeight 29tFootprint W 5.2 x L 13.9 x H 5.1m

Sea Stallion 4

Trenching Systems Telecoms Cable Ploughs


Seaworks Sea Stallion 2

Telecoms Cable Plough SystemsEB’s 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 – 2mMaximum Diameter Product Size 180mmOperational Depth 300mPeak Tow Force 80tWeight 13tNominal Footprint (3m) W 4.1m x L 8.9m x H 4.5m

Trenching Systems Telecoms Cable Ploughs


Shore End Telecoms Cable PloughTrench Depth 1.6 - 2mMax Product (Repeater) Diameter 180mm (350mm)Min Product Bend Radius 1.5mOperational Depth 300mContinuous Pull 50tPeak Tow Force 80tWeight 13tFootprint W 4.1 x L 8.9 x H 4.5m

Deep Water Telecoms Cable PloughTrench Depth 3mMax Product (Repeater) Diameter 150mm (350mm)Min Product Bend Radius 1.5mOperational Depth 2000mContinuous Pull 100tPeak Tow Force 130tWeight 28tFootprint W 5.4 x L 13.8 x H 5.3m

TE Subcom Sea Stallion 3

Sea Stallion 2

Sea Stallion 3

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

Beach End Cable Installation

Trenching Systems Pipeline Ploughs


Saipem Plough and Backfill Plough

Main Features:BPL3Tow Force 150t continuous, 200t peak Mouldboard Span 21m PL3Burial Depth - Multi Pass 2.5m - Single Pass 2mMaximum Operating Depth 1,000mProduct Diameter Range 75mm – 1.55mTow Force 350t continuous, 400t peak

Pipeline Ploughing SystemsOver 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.

Trenching Systems Pipeline Ploughs


Land-based trials of Sea Titan 2 plough at J Ray McDermott’s Bayou Black facility

The Horizon pipeline trenching system comprises a towed trenching plough that is also designedto carry out subsequent backfilling operations by reconfiguring the soil engaging parts

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

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

Saipem PL3

Sea Titan 2 Trenching Trials

Sea Titan 1

BPL3 Launch Operations

BPL3 Mobilisation

Trenching Systems Tracked Vehicles


Canyon Offshore i-Trencher

Main Features:Trench Dimensions W 1m x D 2mProduct Range Capacity 80 – 400mmMaximum Operating Depth 1,500mWeight in Air 85t

Trenching SystemsEB 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.

Trenching Systems Tracked Vehicles


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

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

For soft ground operations EB can supply simple Jet Sleds and jetting vehicles. As with its other business areas, EB can produce tailor-made trenching solutions to meet individual operator’s demands

Bohlen & Doyen SeaTrac

i-Trencher Recovery

i-Trencher Digger Chains

Mondial Jet Sled

Specialist Handling Systems Launch & Recovery

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Rolls-Royce NATO Submarine Rescue System (NSRS)

Main Features:SWL 30tOperating Limit 5m HsWidth Between Legs 7mAir Portable SystemDiverless Recovery

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. EB’s 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.

Specialist Handling Systems Launch & Recovery


Gantry Swing 150°Crossbeam Width 8.2mWeight 30t

Z-Frame Stabilisation System

Gantry Swing 150°Crossbeam Width 14.5mSea State 7Weight 108t

Roller Traversing System

Z-Frame Stabilisation System

Gantry Swing 115°Crossbeam Width 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 +/- 100°

Vertical travel 1,000mm

4 x swing control arms for progressive and resilient vehicle control

Seaworks 20t SWL Plough Handling System

Alcatel 50t SWL Sea State 7 Plough Handling System

CTC 8t SWL ROV Launch and Recovery System

Canyon Offshore i-Trencher A-Frame

Specialist Handling Systems Customised Applications


Allseas PLEM Handling Frame

Main Features:PLEM InstallationSafe Working Load 500tPeak Loads 550tMaximum PLEM Weight 135tPLEM Size L 20m x W 12m x D 6m

Customised ApplicationsEB 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. EB’s 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 Hydro’s turbine nacelle to a pre-installation foundation.

Specialist Handling Systems Bespoke Applications


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

Rapid delivery of moonpool stinger assembly for shallow water laying operations

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)

Technip PLET Hang-Off Clamp Module

Technip Deep Blue Moonpool Stinger

Voith Hydro Nacelle Retrieval Module during FAT

Specialist Handling Systems Wind Turbine Installation


Talisman Beatrice Offshore Wind Turbine Installation System (BOWTIS)

Main Features:Components:Turbine Interface Frame (TIF)Jacket Interface Frame (JIF)Spreader BeamTotal Lift Mass 950t Handling Limit 5o tilt and 0.3g acceleration in any direction

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.

Specialist Handling Systems Wind Turbine Installation


Rapid set down and securing of turbines is vital for the feasibility of installation using floating vessels. EB’s innovative system uses a series of guides and driven wedges to locate and secure the complete turbine during installation

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

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

Turbine Quick Connect System

Jack-up WIV

BOWTIS Turbine Interface Frame

Specialist Handling Systems Foundation Installation


R&D Foundation Installation Vessel

Main Features:Overall Length 120mBeam 60mLifting Capacity 1,260tMultifall Winches 4 x 70tCapacity 4 x Jacket Foundations

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 time-consuming jacking operations. Installation of jacket piles is achieved by the use of an onboard mobilecrane. 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.


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Saipem PL3 Control Console

EB’s 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. EB’s 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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AC drive winch

Integrated spooling gear

In-line load limiter provides passive heave compensation

High integrity systems rated up to 3,000m

Radial and face sealed connections ensure zero water ingress

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

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

Plough Umbilical Winch

Subsea Electronics Pod

Drive Panels

Bespoke Hydraulic Manifold Design

Consultancy

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Design & Development Moonpool Handling System

Customers include:

AllseasBlue OffshoreGlobal MaritimeJumboSeajacksSubsea 7TechnipVoith Hydro

EB’s dedicated consultancy department offers a range of services utilising the significant knowledge and experience gained during the supply of EB’s 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

Consultancy

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Projects include:- System design and general arrangements- Individual equipment design and analysis- Weight estimation- Operational storyboards

Projects include:- Quick response engineering delivered in collaboration with support services

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

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

Voith Hydro Nacelle Retrieval Module

Concept Development and Feasibility Studies

Small Scale Detailed Design

Research and Development

Operational Support

Life Cycle Support

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Subocean Group 900t Basket Carousel Upgrade

Main Features:Upgrade From 400 – 900tOuter Diameter 13m

Life Cycle SupportEB 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.

Life Cycle Support

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Thorough programmes of Factory Acceptance Tests and trials are a part of every delivery. EB’s engineers can assist with a range of trials and first operations to ensure systems enter service quickly and without snags

EB support engineers can provide contract and heavy lift assistance to safely and efficiently mobilise clients’ equipment

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

SBM Kikeh Gap Support

Plough Wet-Test

Canyon i-Trencher Upgrade Mobilisation

NSRS Operational Support

Offshore Support Base Commissioning & Mobilisation

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Port of Tyne Offshore Support Base

Main Features:Quay Length 750mQuay Depth 10.5m LAT, 36m BeamCovered Workshop Space 7,500m²Internal and External Storage Areas 8.5 acres +

Offshore Support BaseEB’s 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

Offshore Support Base Commissioning & Mobilisation

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Rapid fabrication and installation of ROV launch and recovery system grillage by EB support engineers

Storage and installation of none-EB supplied equipment

EB’s Support Base staff have extensive experience of adapting to challenging time frames and vessel constraints, always aiming to achieve a swift turnaround and trouble-free installation

Following upgrade to allow remote release using a docking bucket and bullet, and upgrade to allow increased burial depth, VSMC’s Sea Stallion 4DB was rapidly mobilised onto the Stemat Spirit alongside EB’s Port of Tyne facility

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Technocean ROV LARS Grillage Installation

ROV LARS Mobilisation

EB Mobilisation Specialists

Cable Plough Mobilisation

IHC Head Office – The NetherlandsSliedrecht

Shipyards – The NetherlandsHardinxveld-GiessendamHeusdenKinderdijkKrimpen aan den IJsselSliedrecht

Shipyards – P.R. of China Dalian

Shipyards – Serbia Belgrade

Sites – The NetherlandsAlblasserdamApeldoornDelfgauwDordrechtEmmeloordGoesHardinxveld-GiessendamKinderdijkSliedrecht

Sites – EuropeAberdeen – United KingdomBlandford Forum – United KingdomKomarno – SlovakiaRiding Mill – United KingdomRijeka – CroatiaVerberie – France

Sites – USAHouston, TX Wayne, NJ

Sites – South AfricaCape Town

Representative OfficesBeijing – P.R. of ChinaNew Delhi – IndiaSt. Petersburg – Russia

Regional IHC Organisations WorldwideDubai – United Arab EmiratesKinderdijk – The NetherlandsLagos – NigeriaMumbai – IndiaSingapore – Republic of SingaporeTianjin/Tanggu & Guangzhou – P.R. of China

IHC Engineering Business – Offices

IHC Engineering Business LtdBroomhaugh House Riding MillNorthumberland NE44 6EGEngland

Tel: +44 (0) 1434 682 800

IHC Engineering Business LtdUnit G5Enterprise CentreAberdeen Science and Energy ParkExploration DriveBridge of DonAberdeen AB23 8GXScotland

Tel: +44 (0) 1224 355 435

IHC Engineering Business LtdRiverside QuayPort of TyneTyne DockSouth Shields NE33 5SPEngland

Tel: +44 (0) 191 455 8965

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ac electric

passive heave

variable speed

maximise operational

specialist

life cycle

tower levelling

offshore support