may 2016 19 the regional airport of north-holland … · port meeting is planned for 1 december...
TRANSCRIPT
THE REGIONAL AIRPORT OF NORTH-HOLLAND-NORTH
AirmailNewsletter
May 2016
VOLUME19
EDITION22
The fact that Den Helder Airport and Port
of Den Helder are increasingly working
together is a very good thing. Economic Affairs
alderman Edwin Krijns would like to broaden
this cooperation even further: to present
Den Helder not only as a seaport and airport
but also as a knowledge port or brainport for
the maritime sector.
“Our seaport and airport are very important as
driving forces of the economy. Not only for Den
Helder itself but for the entire region. We would
also like to profile ourselves as a knowledge
port. To show that we have everything it takes
to meet the needs of the offshore oil and gas
industry and wind energy sector.” Due to the
consistently low oil prices, things are not going
well with the ports of Den Helder right now.
Alderman Edwin Krijns: “We all know that the
use of fossil energy has been reduced, only it
is now proceeding faster than expected due
to the low oil prices. Therefore, aside from
our role as a service and maintenance hub
in the oil and gas industry, we would like to
play a similar role in the wind energy sector.
Personally, I am convinced that we can do
this. Flights have already been made from Den
Helder Airport to the Gemini Offshore Wind
Farm and ships from Den Helder shipowners
are also active there. In order to expand this
position further in future we are not only
focusing on oil and gas but also on innovative
developments such as wind energy at sea.”
Think-tankTo determine how this difficult period can
be bridged and what role Den Helder can
play in the wind energy sector, a think-tank
was set up by the alderman. “It was recently
launched at Den Helder Airport. First just with
representatives from the municipality, Den
Helder Airport and Port of Den Helder. Later
also with representatives from the business
community. Together, the right steps must be
taken since we cannot afford to waste any more
time. The reputation of this think-tank precedes
us. Entrepreneurs are very happy with it and
would like to provide input. Therefore, we set
up working groups in acquisition, administrative
lobbying, preconditioned (spatial) development
and framing. With the latter, the message we
want to convey on persuasiveness wins.”
CompetitionAlderman Krijns was also surprised about
the intention of the Province of Groningen
to set up a heliport in Eemshaven. “It cannot
be the intention that two full heliports
will soon be kept afloat with government
funds. The proposed wind farms can be
operated just fine from the Den Helder
Airport. Incidentally, with our think-tank
we established a wind plan that we would
like to go ahead with. Den Helder Airport
and Port of Den Helder can facilitate this.
Therefore, during the coming period,
the Municipal Executive in Den Helder
wants to continue investing in our ports.
Even if it appears as though the odds are
against us. We just want to be ready on
time for the future. We are investing in
the port to create room for new business
establishments. We are making room for
more business activity in the seaport. We
also hope that the Kooypunt commercial
estate and the new Kooyhaven will
attract the necessary business activity.
In short, we want to show the business
community that we are pressing ahead
and have confidence in the future. We are
going to tell the complete story that Den
Helder can also be seen as a brainport
or knowledge port, where everything
is available to take optimal action.”
Airport, seaport and knowledge port
Alderman Edwin Krijns wants to press ahead quickly.
Ph
oto
: P
ete
r va
n A
alst
2
Den Helder Airport
NEWSLETTER DEN HELDER AIRPORT
The joint Port meeting of the Den Helder
Port and Shipping Association (HSV), Port of
Den Helder and Den Helder Airport that was
held on Thursday, 10 March, was attended by
more than 100 people. This time, the location
was Hangar 4 at Den Helder Airport, with a
helicopter providing a fitting backdrop.
After a welcoming speech by Airport Director
Conny van den Hoff, the guest speaker
Deputy Elisabeth Post of the Province of North
Holland gave a lecture on the troublesome
energy market and on opportunities for
developing new markets. She also said that
the Province intends to offer the city of Den
Helder the chance to enter new markets.
She characterised Den Helder not only as a
seaport and airport but also as a knowledge
port and she advocated cooperation with
the ports of IJmuiden and Eemshaven.
Marijn Dijk, Head of the Shipbuilding
department of offshore company Allseas,
followed with a presentation on their fleet,
consisting of the advanced pipe-laying
vessels Lorelay, Audacia and Solitaire,
among others. He also elaborated on the
construction of the Pioneering Spirit, the
world s largest ship. Later, Allseas can use it
to remove outdated offshore platforms from
the sea and install new platforms offshore.
The last person to speak was Senior Project
Manager John Spee of Development Agency
North Holland North. He gave a presentation
on the North Sea Offshore international
business event which, after a very successful
first edition in 2015 will receive a follow-up on 2
June in Den Helder. More about this elsewhere
in this Airmail. The meeting closed with a
pleasant networking reception. The next joint
Port Meeting is planned for 1 December 2016.
ForewordThese are tense times for Den Helder Airport. Due to
the consistently low world oil prices, the offshore sector
is in dire straits and its negative effects are becoming
more and more visible for our airport. With a 7.5 percent
decline to 20,000 flight movements with a total of 134,000
passengers, 2015 was still reasonable for Den Helder Airport.
In early 2016, the recession really began to hit home, when
we experienced a decline in flight movements of nearly
20 percent over the first quarter. This is not expected to
change anytime soon. However, we are not throwing in
the towel and have focused on other markets, including
the offshore wind energy sector. We set up a think-tank
for this, together with the Municipality of Den Helder,
Development Agency North Holland North and market
parties such as Peterson, DHSS, CHC Helicopters and Port
of Den Helder. This will not only bring together all available
knowledge, but several special working groups that have
been set up will also further elaborate on the points for
action. The aim is to put Den Helder firmly on the map and
convey as broadly as possible what we have to offer here
such as seaport, airport and knowledge port. Once again
this year we will be co-organising the North Sea Offshore
international business event that will be held on 2 June in
Den Helder and we will be present at the Offshore Energy
exhibition organised in the RAI in Amsterdam on 25 and
26 October. In the meantime, we are already looking back
on a highly successful joint Port meeting that we recently
organised with Port of Den Helder and the Den Helder Port
and Shipping Association (HSV) here at Den Helder Airport.
We are also investigating whether Den Helder Airport can
become a business location for activities with drones and
whether we can work together with Eemshaven in one way
or another now that plans have been made to set up a
heliport there as well.
Once again in this edition of Airmail various interesting
people share their experiences, including the Den Helder
Economic Affairs alderman Edwin Krijns, Wim Schouwenaar
and Kees Visser on behalf of DHSS, Willem Bart from Total
E&P Nederland, Vincent Bosschaart from NHV, Jolanda
Riksman from Wanted Oil & Gas, Harry Scharloo from
neighbourhood committee “Samen Sterker” and our
graduating student Romy Salomons.
If you would like more information about our company
after reading this newsletter feel free to contact us or take
a look at www.denhelderairport.nl
Conny van den Hoff
Managing Director
www.facebook.com/denhelderairport
@DHAirport
Luchthavenweg 10A, 1786 PP Den Helder
The Netherlands
Telephone: +31 (0)223 63 56 66
Internet: www.denhelderairport.nl
E-mail: [email protected]
COLOPHON
The Den Helder Airport Newsletter
is distributed in a broad circulation
and is meant to inform interested
parties about the activities at and
around Den Helder Airport.
Reproducing of parts of the
content is only authorized
with source indication. The
content has been compiled at
information. No rights can be
drawn upon the content in fact.
Den Helder AirportLuchthavenweg 10A 1786 PP Den HelderThe Netherlands Telephone: +31 (0)223 635666
www.denhelderairport.nl
Editor
PAS Publicaties
Postbox 47
1760 AA Anna Paulowna
Editorial staff
Paul Schaap
Team Den Helder Airport
Production PAS Publicaties,
Anna Paulowna
Creator and print Burghout Design & Druk
Port meeting well attended
Rare birdOn 5 February, an NH90 from the Norwegian
navy paid a brief visit to Den Helder Airport. The
helicopter with serial number 1216 came from the
Reims-Prunay Airport in France and, in addition
to the pilot, had four crew members on board.
A day later, the helicopter departed for Karup,
Denmark. This NH90 is one of the fourteen
helicopters of this type that were ordered by
Norway from NH Industries, a partnership of
Airbus Helicopters, AgustaWestland and Fokker
Aerostructures. As with the Royal Netherlands
Navy, the Lynx board helicopter has been
replaced by the NH90 in Norway.
3
Den Helder Airport
NEWSLETTERDEN HELDER AIRPORT
BASE 1 • SHIPS AGENCY
Het Nieuwe Diep 221781 AC Den Helder
+31(223) 614700 (24/7)[email protected]
BASE 2 • WAREHOUSING
Scheepmakersweg 51786 PD Den Helder
+31(223) [email protected]
BASE 3 • AIR LOGISTICS
Luchthavenweg 10F1786 PP Den Helder
+31(223) [email protected]
——————————— —————————————————— advertisement ——————— —————————— ———————————
We spoke with both businessmen at a stone’s
throw from Den Helder Airport, where DHSS
set up a large distribution centre (warehouse) in
2014 on the Scheepmakersweg at the Kooypunt
commercial estate. Den Helder Support
Service was founded by Wim Schouwenaar
as a shipping agency in 1997. The company
has a branch in the outer harbour and since
1998, also one at Den Helder Airport. “At the
time, we set up a freight department at the
airport and this has now become a specialised
activity for us. Beyond that we regularly rent
helicopters for companies such as Heerema
Marine Contractors, Allseas and various seismic
operators to perform crew changes offshore.
We use helicopters from CHC, NHV and Heli
Holland for this.” Via CHC, DHSS came into
contact with Siemens, which started with the
installation of the Gemini Offshore Wind Farm
to the north of Ameland and Schiermonnikoog.
“Siemens concluded a contract with CHC to
fly people and equipment to the wind turbine
installation vessel Pacific Osprey and the hotel
ship Wind Innovation. 120 to 140 people a week
are flown in from Den Helder Airport. To make
sure that everything runs smoothly, an Aviation
department had to be created. We are now the
single point of contact for Siemens or the main
link in organising the logistics of people and
equipment down to the last detail. We also take
responsibility in Eemshaven for the logistics if
for one reason or another a crew change does
not go through by helicopter. While Gemini
is being constructed, Eemshaven is serving
as the base camp of crew tender vessels.”
Business developmentTo assist DHSS in the further transition from oil
and gas to offshore wind, Wim Schouwenaar
is assisted by Business Developer Kees Visser
who has great knowledge of the offshore
wind energy sector. He has this to say about it:
“When the installation of Gemini is completed,
we will look at whether we can also play a role
in the maintenance and inspection phase of
Gemini and the nearby German wind farms.
Regarding installation projects for new wind
farms, the Netherlands will be falling into a
black hole for the next two years. Therefore we
are now looking at international opportunities,
particularly in Germany and England since a
lot is happening in this area there. Many new
wind farms are being built, and every day we are
amazed at the multitude of opportunities that
are there. That is very interesting for Den Helder.”
As far as Wim Schouwenaar is concerned, it
will not be long before a DHSS branch opens
in Eemshaven. “We already take care of the
customs clearance of the offshore support
vessels of GloMar Ship Management and
shipping companies such as Van Laar and
Groen. We are also consulting with the party
that will be setting up a Siemens office in
Eemshaven. In addition, we are negotiating
with the company that has concluded a five-
year flight contract for the transport of people
who will be responsible for the maintenance
of Gemini.” An added advantage is that, directly
or indirectly, DHSS has already been serving
for some time as an agent for the four largest
parties in Northwestern Europe that are engaged
offshore in the construction of wind farms.
Kees Visser concludes: “In the coming years a
lot will be happening in the wind energy sector
and in this new sector, we would like to take full
advantage of the knowledge and experience we
have already gained in the oil and gas industry.”
DHSS sees opportunities in the wind energy sector
The transition from oil and gas to offshore
wind was already partly made at Den Helder
Support Service (DHSS), Founder and Director
Wim Schouwenaar explains. According to
Business Developer Kees Visser there is ample
opportunity for DHSS to spread its wings in
the offshore wind sector. Both nationally and
internationally.
Wim Schouwenaar and Kees Visser are closely
monitoring developments in the wind energy
sector.
4
Den Helder Airport
NEWSLETTER DEN HELDER AIRPORT
Save the date Heldair Show Maritiem 16 September 2017
For the fourth time, Defence
Helicopter Command and
Den Helder Airport will
jointly organise a Heldair
Show Maritiem. The gates
of both De Kooy Naval Air
Station and Den Helder
Airport will open to the
public again in 2017. During this open day,
interested parties can become acquainted
with the important work that is performed
on the ground and in the air, both military
and civilian. True to tradition, young and
old will be offered an attractive programme
with a dazzling air show, a static show, an
air market and a children s village for the
youngest. Sightseeing flights can also be
made again. You are cordially invited.
Her passion is tourism in relation to the
aviation sector. These are the words of Romy
Salomons from Breezand who has tailored
her English language study in International
Tourism and Management to this. The
21-year-old student is now working at Den
Helder Airport on her graduation project,
which includes a study on the feasibility of
scheduled service between the airports of
Esbjerg, Denmark and Den Helder.
In the past, Romy Salomons wanted to be
a stewardess, but after high school she
decided on a Bachelor s degree in the
tourism sector. A study she currently follows
at the Tio University of Applied Sciences in
Amsterdam. “But in relation to the aviation
sector, previous foreign internships were
also related to this. During my first internship
on Malta, I worked for three months at
Malta Transfer. This company arranges the
transportation of tourists between airport
and hotel. I did my next internship in Prague
at Bluelink International. This is a call center
for KLM, Air France, Transavia and a few other
smaller airlines. Last year, I also took a minor
in Barcelona to learn Spanish. My great wish
was to be able to work at an airport. Every
time I drove past Den Helder Airport I toyed
with the idea: wouldn’t it be great to be able
to set up scheduled service here and be able
to play a role in it as well. One day I simply
decided to give it a try.” Romy discovered
on the Den Helder Airport site that the
possibilities for a scheduled service between
Den Helder and Aberdeen and Esbjerg were
being investigated. Her request to study the
options for a scheduled service between Den
Helder and Esbjerg as a graduation project
for her Bachelor’s degree was honoured.
InterviewsThe main question of her research is: ‘In
what way can Den Helder Airport meet the
expectations among the business markets
in the region of North Holland North and
Syddanmark concerning scheduled and
charter flights between Den Helder Airport
and Esbjerg Lufthavn?’ Romy has this to
say about the approach of her research: “I
conducted interviews with seven companies
in both Esbjerg and Den Helder. In selecting
these companies I had help from the
development agencies in Esbjerg and North
Holland North. They put me on the trail of
the oil and gas industry and offshore wind
energy sector, since most opportunities were
said to be there. I had hoped to discover
other promising sectors, but that was not the
case. Almost everyone I spoke to in Denmark
worked for companies that are active in
the wind energy sector. They were all
enthusiastic. Initially this was also the case
for companies in Den Helder, but due to
the slump in the oil and gas industry, this
quickly disappeared. However, I decided
to organise a proactive thinking session
here at the airport. The results showed
that people now have other priorities than
thinking about flying between Den Helder
and Esbjerg. Very understandable given the
current situation in the offshore industry.”
Current situationWhen asked about the further progress
of her investigation, Romy replies: “I have
now incorporated all the information I
collected in my final report. I would also
like to conduct interviews with Loganair
and a travel agency. Then I ll draw my
conclusions. After some time I have to
defend it at school and show everything I
discovered.” Romy is very happy with the
support she received for her research.
Particularly from John Spee and Bert
Cozijnsen from Development Agency North
Holland North (NHN), Conny van den Hoff
and Debbie IJlstra from Den Helder Airport,
Hans Graven from Marketair, and graduation
coach Saskia Griep. Romy hopes to
complete her research soon and expects to
receive her diploma at the end of this year.
Graduating student investigates scheduled service between Den Helder and Esbjerg
Romy Salomons is investigating the feasibility
of scheduled service between Den Helder
and Esbjerg.
• AtthesametimeastheNavyDays,another
major Sail event will be organised in Den
Helder from 22 to 25 June 2017. This event
will be dedicated to water, sailing and
nautical history. Willemsoord, the former
shipbuilding and repair yard of the Royal
Netherlands Navy in the city centre of Den
Helder, will be the festive focus of the event.
For more information: saildenhelder2017.nl
• InearlyApril,JacobaBolderheijstarted
as CEO of the port company Port of Den
Helder. Before then, she worked for five
years as Commercial Manager of one of the
fastest growing deep-sea ports in the Middle
East, Sohar Port & Freezone in Oman. This
is a partnership between the government of
Oman and Port of Rotterdam.
• On25January,PortofDenHelder
launched the development of Kooyhaven,
a stone s throw from Den Helder Airport.
The port project is being carried out by
De Vries & van de Wiel and Dura Vermeer.
This port-related business park, which is
being constructed along the North Holland
Canal, will give a strong boost to the local
economy of Den Helder after delivery.
• IncollaborationwiththeHighFlyers
Foundation, a High Flyers Day will be
organised again at Den Helder Airport on
1 October. This day will give a number of
seriously ill or disabled children, ranging in
age from 6 to 17, an unforgettable day full of
adventure. A day without worries, when they
will be able to operate an aircraft, among
other things.
NEWS IN BRIEF
5
Den Helder Airport
NEWSLETTERDEN HELDER AIRPORT
Base Manager Vincent Bosschaart in front
of one of the two new H175 helicopters.
He is highly enthusiastic about the H175
helicopter, which was specially developed
for use in the offshore industry. Two of these
machines are flown from Den Helder Airport,
Vincent Bosschaart, Base Manager at NHV,
explains. The same is true from Aberdeen,
where the Belgian helicopter operator started
at the beginning of this year. Dauphin AS365N
helicopters are also used from Den Helder
Airport for SAR operations and patient transport
from the Frisian Islands.
The high expectations from the new type
H175, designed and built by Airbus Helicopters,
are more than fulfilled, according to Vincent
Bosschaart. “Starting in December 2014, we
have been flying with two of these aircraft
for Wintershall Noordzee and that suits our
customer very well. But the offshore workers
we transport are also extremely positive, just
like the pilots and the engineers who perform
the maintenance. It is a well-thought-out
concept, partly because it was developed in
collaboration with the customers who are
active offshore. It is a very reliable aircraft
with a lot of power. Reliability is at 97 percent,
which is unique for an aircraft that has just
been introduced. The helicopter is equipped
with two Pratt & Whitney PT6C-67E engines
that together provide an output of 3,600 hp.
Should one of the engines fail, the other has
sufficient power to take over. This puts the H175
in the highest PC1 performance class. Sixteen
passengers can be transported with the aircraft.
Eighteen is also possible, although cramped.
The cabin is relatively quiet. The noise level is
just below 80 decibels. That makes it possible
to communicate without headphones. Given
the many positive reactions, I can say that this
is the helicopter of the future in the offshore
industry. It will truly conquer the market.”
If you add together all the hours that have
been flown with the H175 helicopters from
Den Helder Airport and Aberdeen, this type has
already flown more than 3,700 hours without a
problem. Aside from the two H175 helicopters,
NHV also flies from Den Helder Airport with an
H155 for customers in the offshore industry.
SAR operationsAt a later date, NHV is considering taking a
number of the sixteen H175 helicopters that
have been ordered in a Search And Rescue
(SAR) configuration. According to the Base
Manager, this depends on whether more SAR
contracts will be concluded in future. Starting
in early 2014, the helicopter operator has
been conducting SAR activities for the Dutch
government. First through several 6-month
contracts, but starting on 1 July 2015 based on
a 5-year contract with two options for one-
year extensions. It is managed through the
Coast Guard. “We fly from Den Helder Airport
with two SAR Dauphin AS363N helicopters.
We also do the same from our location
at the Pistoolhaven in Rotterdam. In 2015,
we conducted some 130 SAR flights. Very
unusual was the evacuation of a sick baby
from a coaster that was bound for Portugal.
We couldn’t hoist up with a stretcher; we
had to do it with a large leather bag. The
child was transferred to a hospital and is now
doing well. On 1 April in the evening hours,
we also evacuated nine offshore workers
from the Helder-A production platform
complex when there was a threat of being
struck by the beamer UK 19 that was adrift.”
Patient transportAnother special task of NHV is the transport
of patients from the Frisian Islands. This work
was previously done by the Royal Netherlands
Air Force, but they stopped last year. “One of
our two SAR aircraft is equipped for patient
transport. This helicopter comes into action
almost daily. Recently, we even had three
such flights on one day in addition to two
SAR flights. Patient transport involves women
who are giving birth, older people who sustain
fractures from falling, and people with head
injuries, among other things. We usually
transfer them to hospitals in Groningen and
Leeuwarden and sometimes to Sneek. These
flights usually last only half an hour to an hour.
They are also managed by the Coast Guard.
We started with this type of transport in August
of last year. It is a temporary assignment for
us, which runs until August of this year.”
Merger with BluewayAfter working for seventeen years with the
Royal Netherlands Navy, Vincent Bosschaart
started working with NHV in Den Helder in
February 2014. First as Operations Manager and
since January of this year as Base Manager. He
succeeded Jamie John, who now works for
NHV’s new base in Aberdeen. Divided over the
Oil & Gas and SAR departments, NHV offers
work to 65 people at Den Helder Airport. The
main office of the helicopter operator is in
the Belgian city of Oostende. In December
2014, NHV announced a merger with Blueway.
This created a company with 650 employees,
an air fleet of more than 60 helicopters and
a turnover of USD 270 million. DanCopter
(now NHV Danmark), Airlift and Vertech have
also belonged to the NHV Group since then.
“In Europe, we now have offices in Belgium,
The Netherlands, France, Denmark, England,
Bulgaria and Norway. We are also present
in Ghana, Senegal and Ivory Coast. In fact,
two new H175 helicopters also go to Ghana
to perform offshore flights. After Oostende,
the office at Den Helder Airport is one of the
largest. Personally, I find working here very
enjoyable. There is good cooperation with
Den Helder Airport and the other parties.
There are short lines, great flexibility and
everyone is very direct. That’s what I like.”
NHV flies with helicopter of the future
Ph
oto
: To
tal
6
Den Helder Airport
NEWSLETTER DEN HELDER AIRPORT
He went offshore by helicopter for the first
time in 1980. More than 35 years later, Willem
Bart, Installation Supervisor at the K5 gas
production complex of Total E&P Nederland in
the Dutch sector of the North Sea, believes that
flying to his work is no longer exciting. Still, he
is always vigilant when it comes to safety.
Willem Bart’s offshore career started at the age
of 21 for one of NAM’s contractors. “As a result,
in 1980, I initially ended up on the Seafox 1 jack-
up platform and the K15-FB-1 gas production
platform in the Dutch sector of the North Sea.
That lasted until 1983. I remember that we flew
from the municipal heliport that was constructed
at a location near the current Marinapark in
Den Helder. This took place with S61N and
S76 Sikorskys from KLM Northsea Helicopters.”
After his first time offshore Willem got a land
job as an operator at the Petroland gas station
in Middenmeer. This company now operates
under the banner of Total. In 1987 he was
offshore again. “I went to work as an operator
on the L7 complex and its satellite platforms.” In
those years, Willem also experienced the major
refit of the L4-A and L7-B platforms. “At that
time, all the platforms were automated one by
one and we worked one week on, one week
off.” Through the years, Willem worked himself
up to Installation Supervisor, in other words
the boss of a gas production complex with its
associated satellites. First at the L7 complex
and the last six years at the K5 complex. “I’m
responsible for safety and gas production there.”
Not exciting“Nowadays I work two weeks on, four weeks
off”, Willem continues. “In the week before my
shift offshore I prepare the work to be performed
for several days at Total s head office in The
Hague. I usually fly with a permanent crew to
the K5 complex on a Thursday. Often directly,
but sometimes also with a stop-over at the K6
complex. Two weeks later I return on Thursday.
We now fly with AW139 helicopters from CHC.
Actually, I don t find flying very exciting any
more. Sometimes I even fall asleep en route.
The period when the bulb fields are in bloom is
beautiful. In the past we flew much lower and
over the island of Texel. So during the summer
we had a good view of what was happening on
the beach. We now fly higher and precisely over
the Marsdiep. I can still remember that the big
cruise ship Queen Elizabeth was sailing on the
North Sea and that we circled this gigantic ocean
liner by helicopter. Sometimes we are unable to
fly due to inclement weather and then I return
home a day later. Once it took several days
before we could fly. That was when flights could
not be made due to the ash clouds that were
created after a volcanic eruption on Iceland.”
Passenger buildingsWillem has very pleasant memories of the old
passenger building at the current location of
Den Helder Airport. The friendly atmosphere in
particular appealed to him. But he is also very
positive about the new passenger building. “It
is an extremely user-friendly building. Only it’s
a pity that there are not enough chairs in the
hall to offer a seat to everyone when flights are
cancelled due to fog. I also have a lot of respect
for the professionalism of the women at the
reception desk. Whatever happens, they always
remain friendly. Even if dozens of people come
with questions when it s foggy. They can see
immediately if someone is flying for the first time.
It seems as if they have a sixth sense for that.”
Safety awareness is of paramount importance for
Willem Bart. Whether it involves working offshore
or flying with helicopters. “Safety is in our genes.
Every time we fly we first have to watch a safety
film. Even though I ve seen it very often, I still
discover new things. We also regularly take safety
training, including leaving a sinking helicopter
safely in the event of an emergency landing. I also
always make sure that someone flying for the
first time is not sitting next to a door. That is not
allowed.”
Regarding travel to and from work, the Installation
Supervisor still has one wish. If we fly on a Sunday
or a holiday, we sometimes have to divert to Texel
Airport. Since this feels like an obstruction, I d like
to see an expansion of the opening hours at Den
Helder Airport. Otherwise, I m extremely satisfied
with our heliport.”
A QUARTER FOR THE PASSENGER
Willem Bart: ‘Safety must be in the genes’
Offshore Safety trainingen> 0.5A / BOSIET + NOG supplement OPITO, NOGEPA, NOG 3 dagen | Basisveiligheid op platforms, overleven op zee en verlenen van (basis) eerste hulp
> 0.5B / FOET + NOG supplement OPITO, NOGEPA, NOG 1 dag | Herhalingstraining voor 0.5A BOSIET of 0.5B FOET
> 0.5C / CA EBS (Compressed Air Emergency Breathing System) OPITO, NOGEPA 1,5 uur | Eigenschappen en gevaren van een CA-EBS
±
QUARANTAINEWEG 98 ROTTERDAM | 010 42 83 860 | WWW.STC-KNRM.NL
—————————————————————————— advertisement ——————————————————————————
7
Den Helder Airport
NEWSLETTERDEN HELDER AIRPORT
Den Helder Airport belongs with us
Two years ago, Harry Scharloo decided to resign from all his administrative duties and enjoy his well-deserved rest. But after only two months, this proved to be the wrong decision. He found doing absolutely nothing more of a burden than a pleasure. He started a Repair Shop and accepted the position of Chairman of the De Schooten Neighbourhood Committee “Samen Sterker” (Stronger Together). An association that supports Den Helder Airport.
Although Harry Scharloo is getting on in years, he is still brimming with energy. He and his wife have been living in an apartment on the Heiligharn in the De Schooten neighbourhood since February 2013. He worked with the Royal Netherlands Navy from the age of 16 until he turned 50. “After we got married in 1960, we moved to Den Helder. We lived on the Van Veenstraat for forty years. When at one point we wanted to move to a smaller place, we ended up at the Heiligharn.” After retiring from the navy, Harry put all his energy into volunteer work. He would serve in a series of administrative positions at various associations and organisations. He was also a computer specialist. “I was busy with something every day. I hated doing nothing. Still, two years ago, I decided to take a step back from everything and take time to relax. But it didn’t turn out the way I had expected. It left me at loose ends and feeling isolated. A change was needed and I eagerly went in search of new goals. This resulted in setting up a Repair Shop in our community centre, where people could come to have a free repair of anything with a plug. We now work here with six volunteers. Our initiative is supported by Foundation Present, the Den Helder Housing Foundation and the Municipality of Den Helder.”
Management positions This would not be the only activity. “First, the Tuindorp Geleerdenbuurt Interests Foundation asked me if I would like to become the treasurer. Shortly thereafter, “Samen Sterker” appeared to be without a board. This 450 member interest association even threatened to go bankrupt and I could not let that happen. I then promised I would become chairman provided that two other board members would be found, and that worked. The association now has a chairman, a treasurer and a secretary again. During the last annual meeting, a fourth person came forward who would take on the administration. We meet every fortnight and our policy is aimed
at serving the residents of the De Schooten neighbourhood where possible and solving any problems for them or with them. For example, it could be a neighbours quarrel, increasing tensions around a troubled family or disruptive behaviour by youth. We have good contact with the local policeman, the Housing Association and the municipal board for this. Together they form a network of people whom we can consult, if necessary. A problem without an immediate solution is attracting volunteers. As the board, we would like to have more of these people at our disposal.” “Samen Sterker” issues a quarterly newsletter that devotes attention to current issues that are uppermost in the minds of people in the neighbourhood.
AcceptanceHarry Scharloo has this to say about the relationship with Den Helder Airport: “We
receive little or no complaints from our members about flight traffic. If complaints come up, we as the board know where to report it. We have good contact with both the military and the civilian airport. Most of the residents of our neighbourhood accept the hindrance that living in the vicinity of an airport entails. Den Helder Airport is also seen as having great economic importance for the region. The airport belongs with us and I hope I have another chance to take a helicopter flight. As for the rest, the aircraft themselves are becoming quieter but when the wind blows in this direction, we still hear them. Den Helder Airport is both a sponsor and a participant of our annual neighbourhood event. Only it’s a pity that due to the low oil prices on the world market, our sponsors from the offshore sector in Den Helder are not doing as well. We have to live with that for now,” according to the Chairman of “Samen Sterker”, who is happy to be full-speed in the running again. “When you become older, you have to get to work and spend time among people. That way, you keep your brain young, which is critically important for us older people.”
Ph
oto
: P
AS
Pu
blic
atie
s
Harry Scharloo’s motto is: “Continue to work
and be among people and make every day a
holiday.”
———————— —————————————————— advertisement ———————————— ——————————————
8
Den Helder Airport
NEWSLETTER DEN HELDER AIRPORT
North Sea Offshore gets a follow-up
Given the resounding success of the first North Sea Offshore international
business event that was held in Den Helder last year, the organisers, including
Den Helder Airport, decided to give a follow-up on Thursday, 2 June 2016.
North Sea Offshore is an event for companies
operating in the oil and gas industry and in
the offshore wind energy sector. As with
the previous edition, visits to special companies in the region of North Holland
North are on the programme for the morning. In the afternoon, a conference
by leading speakers such as Edward P. Heerema from Allseas, Berend Scheffers
Director Technology from EBN and trendwatcher Richard van Hooijdonk can
be attended. There will also be ample opportunity for informal networking, for
example during lunch and the closing network reception. North Sea Offshore
was attended by more than 300 people in 2015, and an equal number is
expected for this year. The business event is an initiative of Development Agency
North Holland North (NHN), Port of Den Helder, Den Helder Airport and the
Den Helder Port and Shipping Association (HSV). It will be supported by the
business associations NOGEPA (operators), IRO (suppliers), Northern Netherlands
Offshore Wind (NNOW), the Netherlands Wind Energy Association (NWEA), and
the Royal Netherlands Navy. Participation is free of charge and registration is
via www.northseaoffshore.nl. The latest news on North Sea Offshore can be
followed via Twitter @NSOffshore.
Starting 1 June 2013, Jolanda Riksman has held the position
of Office Manager at Wanted Oil & Gas, which opened its
branch at Den Helder Airport on that date. A secondment
and temporary employment agency that primarily focuses
on the oil and gas offshore sector, but also on the shipping,
industry and offshore wind energy sectors.
Jolanda Riksman has been working in the
temporary employment sector at Den Helder
Airport for 26 years. First at Dietsmann, later
at Topman, USG and Atlas Tristar. “After Atlas
Tristar moved to Hoofddorp in early 2013, I
worked there for another five months. I came
into contact with the Wanted Group, which
also operates in the oil and gas sector. The
company wanted to expand its activities in this
sector and asked me if I would be interested
in setting up an office at Den Helder Airport.
The idea appealed to me and I started on 1
June 2013, together with several colleagues,
including Robin Plaggenburg. Robin is our
Sales Manager. We now have five people here
at the office. Robin and I focus on the offshore
industry, while the other three are active in
industry, construction and shipbuilding. We are
now trying to achieve growth in the shipping
sector and we are also increasingly focusing
on the offshore wind energy sector. We are
also engaged in supplementing our database
with suitable people whom we can deploy
later in dismantling old offshore platforms.
We see that many people are now losing their
jobs in the offshore sector; they then come
to us. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer
everyone something different immediately.”
Aside from Den Helder Airport, the
Wanted Group has branches in Sneek,
Spijkenisse and ‘s-Gravenpolder.
Distinction
When Jolanda is asked what distinguishes
Wanted Oil & Gas, she replies: “The strength of
our company is that we aim to be very close
to the people who work for us offshore. You
see that many companies are leaving due to
the recession in the offshore sector. We are not
doing that, but here at the airport we offer a
sympathetic ear when our people return from
their work offshore. They are anxious to tell their
story. Our company is easily accessible and we
have short lines to management so we can make
quick decisions. We also aim to offer everyone
a permanent position. Offshore, we are very
project oriented; they are mainly maintenance
projects. Despite the recession, this type of
work simply continues and many people can
be placed there. We currently have an average
of about 50 people working each week in the
Dutch sector of the North Sea. We have also
placed a number of people on the Pioneering
Spirit, the world s largest offshore vessel that
will be completed in the Europoort area near
Rotterdam. The work to be performed there will
be arranged through one of our branches.”
Slogan
Recently, the Wanted Group started with the
slogan: ‘The best thing we build is certainty’.
“This slogan was devised by our Marketer.
We want to convey to our customers that
when they request someone from us, they
get the right person at the right place with the
right equipment and qualifications. In short,
if they re looking for security, they should
come to us. We provide everything from A to
Z.” Those who want to become acquainted
with the Wanted Group can find us at one
of our local offices; we are also represented
at various trade fairs. Jolanda: “For example,
we are always present at the Offshore Energy
exhibition in Amsterdam and the Europort
exhibition in Rotterdam. Those who want
direct contact can simply call. All the relevant
details can be found on our website.”
Jolanda Riksman:
‘We want to be close to the people’
Within the Wanted Group, Office Manager
Jolanda Riksman focuses mainly on the
offshore oil and gas industry.
Luchthavenweg 181786 PP Den HelderTel. : +31(0)223 677555Internet: www.chc.caE-mail: [email protected]
General Manager: ++31 (0)223-677571
——————— ——— advertisement ————————————
——————— ———————————— advertisement —————————————————