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#1 April 2012
Newsletter
MÆRSK DEVELOPERawarded ‘Rig of the Year’
A West African success
The Senior Management Team sets the direction for 2012
Newsletter – April 2012
2 Maersk Drilling
Newsletter index
Editorial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 03
The Senior Management Team sets the direction for 2012 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04All Good things comes to those who wait… . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 06 Coming back to Maersk Drilling is one of the smartest moves I have made in my career . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07A West African success . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 08Claus V. Hemmingsen visits MÆRSK DELIVERER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 09When the going gets tough . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
SAFETY BULLETIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
ENVIRONMENT BULLETIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
MÆRSK DEVELOPER awarded ‘Rig of the Year’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
MARKET INSIGHT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
FIVE QUICK QUESTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
TO reorganises to better service the organisation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
SHORT NEWS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
When Santa visited the less fortunate children of Lake Maracaibo . . . . . . . . . . 22
PERSONNEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Innovation starts with the children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
EDITORIAL
3Maersk Drilling
Newsletter – April 2012
By Claus V. Hemmingsen, CEO of Maersk DrillingPartner & member of the Group Executive Board
(Maersk Drilling, Maersk Supply Service, Maersk Tankers Maersk FPSOs, Maersk LNG and Svitzer)
2012 – An exciting but challenging year
Dear colleagues,
On 27 February the A.P. Moller - Maersk
Group released the 2011 annual report and
in Maersk Drilling we posted the best result
ever. With a net profit of USD 495 million
for the year we are well on the way to
reaching our ambition of becoming a more
stable contributor to the overall APMM
Group. This result sets the bar for 2012,
where our owners expect an equally strong
performance.
The first quarter of the year has been a
mixed experience and has offered many
positive events, but also some noticeable
challenges. We need to maintain our focus
to repeat our strong performance. Our
owners expect us to and so do our custom-
ers. Unfortunately, MAERSK RESILIENT,
MAERSK ENDURER, MAERSK EXPLORER
and MAERSK RESOLUTE have all experi-
enced issues, which have resulted in none
of the four rigs living up to our own high
standards. This is unsatisfactory to both
ourselves and our customers, who expect
us to deliver a consistent high operational
performance as promised. This puts
increased pressure on our performance for
the remaining year.
Looking at the remainder of 2012, we have
six yard stays scheduled for the year. It is
essential that we execute these within
time and on budget in order to get the rigs
out to our customers as quickly as pos-
sible.
In order to repeat our strong 2010 and 2011
results we see three main focus areas in
2012 in addition to maintaining an impec-
cable HSE performance. We need to:
• Bring operational uptime back on track
on all rigs across the fleet,• Optimise our yard stays to have the rigs
back into operation as quickly as pos-
sible, and• Secure additional revenue and reduce
costs to ensure yet another strong finan-
cial result.
Commercially, we are very well positioned
for 2012 and hence our focus will be on
2013/2014. With full contract coverage
for the year, we have a solid starting point
which allows us to concentrate our work
on maintaining a backlog which provides
sufficient comfort in future earnings, form-
ing the basis for additional investments.
If we manage to perform successfully on
all of the above we will be well on the way
to repeating the strong performance from
past years.
Our last challenge, which is also paramount
to our growth, is the recruitment of new
colleagues.
We aim to double the fleet by 2016 which in
turn requires 3,000 additional colleagues.
The first task is to fill the 1,100 vacancies
for the six upcoming newbuildings. At the
time of writing, HR is finalising a solid plan
to fill these positions. The plan will cover re-
cruiting and integrating new employees as
well as developing the careers of employ-
ees internally in Maersk Drilling. We expect
to share the plan by the end of May.
Let me end by promising all of you yet an-
other exciting year for Maersk Drilling as we
continue our execution of the Accelerated
Growth Strategy. It will not be without
challenges and it will require a lot of hard
work from everyone. Above all, however, it
will be exciting as well.
I am confident that we are up to the task
and I look forward to being able to once
again praise everyone for a good perfor-
mance and a strong 2012 result in a year’s
time.
Newsletter – April 2012
4 Maersk Drilling
In 2012 focus is on maintaining and strengthening the strong performance of the last two years. Only by demonstrating strong performance year after year will we be able to deliver on our Accelerated Growth Strategy. The last two years have offered nothing but progress for Maersk Drilling. High uptime, strong safety performance, high contract coverage at attractive rates, satisfied customers and strong financial results have characterised 2010 and 2011. So in 2012, expectations are high.
The Senior Management Team sets the direction for 2012
In 2012 the Finance department focuses on
finding additional ways of increasing revenue,
while at the same time ensuring that the costs
picture does not explode.
“In 2012 we are in the fortunate situation of
having contract coverage of almost 100%,
so many of the upsides we benefited from in
2011 will not help us in 2012. Consequently,
2012 is primarily about minimising our down-
sides but also about trying to find new ways of
creating revenue through additional services
to our customers. We will have to keep a
constant focus on our cost level, and make
sure that rising costs do not erode our profit
margins”, Marianne Sørensen says.
“If we are to grow continuously, we have to
prove to our owners that we are a sound
investment, delivering strong results both
operationally and financially,” Claus V. Hem-
mingsen says.
To deliver the expected performance, the Sen-
ior Management Team (SMT) must pull in the
same direction. The objective setting and KPI
structure will help us to achieve this.
The process outlines a number of targets that
set the course for Maersk Drilling, and ensures
everyone works towards the same overall
goal: profitable growth.
“It is vital that we execute on the targets set
in the KPI structure. One of my first tasks this
year is to ensure that in the Senior Manage-
ment Team we all work together towards
these targets,” Claus V. Hemmingsen says.
In the Commercial department, focus is on
2013 and 2014. “Although we have almost
reached our targets in terms of contract cov-
erage in 2012, there are still challenges ahead.
In Commercial we will focus on strengthening
all the supporting factors which need to be in
place in order to secure top quartile contracts
for our rigs,” CCO Martin Fruergaard says.
In 2012 we will among others focus on:
• Employment by looking ahead and pursuing
our 2013/2014 open positions • Growth by looking at a number of opportuni-
ties for building against contracts• Commercial excellence by taking our cus-
tomer approach to the next level
Financial focus areas in 2012
Commercial focus areas in 2012
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In QM/HSE focus is on maintaining and
improving our safety performance. “I take my
hat off to everyone in Maersk Drilling for last
year’s HSE performance,” says Head of QM/
HSE Thomas Helmer. “Of course, there’s no
room for complacency. To satisfy our custom-
ers and deliver on our Accelerated Growth
Strategy, we have to achieve our goal of zero
accidents,” he continues.
Therefore, in 2012 QM/HSE will focus on:
• Driving superior HSE performance• Providing superior business management
systems• Providing risk-based technical and opera-
tional governance• Integrating Corporate Social Responsibility
in the business
“In 2012 HR will focus on successfully taking
in 610 new employees, or in other words more
than 50% of the people needed for the first six
newbuildings,” Head of HR Jesper B. Madsen
says. “A lot has been done already and addi-
tional initiatives are on the way.”
• We have reorganised the HQ HR function, so
we now have a dedicated recruitment team • We have established a recruitment project
called Plan3000
• We are enhancing our employee branding
and marketing efforts• We are promoting the opportunity of pursu-
ing career opportunities internally
“It will be a challenge to recruit 600+ new
colleagues in 2012, but in fact in 2011 we
recruited 550 new colleagues so it is a task
we have performed before. And we are even
better prepared this year, so I am confident
we can do it,” he says.
Operations will focus on rolling out the Service
Delivery Model in 2012. “Close to 3,000 people
will be trained in the Service Delivery Model
and this is a huge challenge,” says COO Jørn
Madsen. “One thing is to train that many
people, which is a big task but most likely not
one which will make us successful in itself.
We need to ensure that PLAN-DO-STUDY-ACT
becomes an inherent part of everything we do
in our operations. We should constantly strive
to ensure that we create value with our cus-
tomers through a proactive approach, where
planning and post-action review are integrated
parts of our daily work. Only if we achieve this
will we be able to deliver high, consistent per-
formance,” Jørn Madsen explains.
“The main challenge in Technical Organisation
is to support our growth strategy,” says CTO
Frederik Smidth when asked about the main
focus areas for Technical Organisation in 2012.
“Later this year we need to prepare for start-
up of the six newbuildings in 2013/2014, and
that’s a major challenge. It is crucial that we
work together as an organisation to execute
this task, in order to ensure a successful
start-up. And we are fortunate that we already
have some experience from the last boom of
newbuildings,” Frederik Smidth says. Other
focus areas include the many yard stays and
the SIRIUS roll-out.
Focus areas in QM/HSE in 2012
HR focus areas in 2012
Technical Organisation focus areas in 2012
Operational focus areas in 2012
Newsletter – April 2012
6 Maersk Drilling
In the summer of 2010 a couple of
representatives from BP came onboard
MAERSK REACHER together with the Rig
Manager. At the time the rig functioned
as accommodation rig for Maersk Oil. Due
to lack of bed space they visited during
the day and then headed to the
MAERSK RESOLVE in order to view an
R-rig in drilling operation. During their
time onboard MAERSK REACHER, the BP
representatives casually asked whether
we were looking into getting bigger spud
cans? I thought they were joking, and my
surprise grew even more when my boss
casually replied, “Yes, we are”. This was the
first warning of what would become an
extremely hectic yard stay.
When the Maersk Oil contract ran out at
the end of December 2010 we were towed
All good things come to those who wait …By Lasse Jensen, OIM, MAERSK REACHER
to Rotterdam. Maybe the Mighty Lady
feared what was coming, but whatever the
reason she broke loose from the tugboat
and it took us a little while before she was
reconnected. We eventually reached Kep-
pel Verolme shipyard and ended up staying
there for nearly eight months.
Taking things apart is always the easiest
bit – it’s putting them back together which
can prove tricky. I must admit there were
days when I had my doubts that the
MAERSK REACHER was ever going to be
herself again.
Some of the major projects included:
bigger spud cans with skirts, a bigger
helideck, two elevators, a major upgrade
of deck cranes (it was seriously considered
simply to replace them), a slurry reinjection
18 January is a landmark date to everyone onboard MAERSK REACHER. It was the day the rig began drilling – two and a half years after delivery.
system, not to mention running a gazillion
miles of wires and cables all over the rig.
The project was put together in a relatively
short time span and executed by some
extremely skilled and dedicated people.
However, at the end of the yard stay it
became obvious that both the project and
rig team as well as the crew was wearing
down due to the workload.
Personally, one of my “fondest” memories is
trying to keep an overview of 100+ workper-
mits, with vendors, yard workers and the pro-
ject team in my office every 30 seconds asking
MAERSK REACHER was built in Keppel
FELS in Singapore and handed over to
Maersk Drilling in 2009. The handover hap-
pened simultaneously with the downturn
in the market, and there was no contract on
the horizon. MAERSK REACHER was warm-
stacked in Singapore and used as a hotel for
the semi-sub project and its vendors.
When the semi-sub project in Singapore
came to an end, MAERSK REACHER
turned into a “ghost” rig with only a hand-
ful of crew to keep things turning. When
MAERSK REACHER finally got a contract it
was as accommodation rig for Maersk Oil.
Newsletter – April 2012
7Maersk Drilling
Why did you leave aPMM after more than 20 years?Being in a company for more than 20 years
makes it very hard to come to the conclu-
sion that you have to try something else.
And it might be the hardest decision I have
ever taken. However, personally I had come
to the conclusion that if I wanted new chal-
lenges it was time to move on.
did you not experience enough challenges in Maersk drilling?I would of course be lying if I said my
decision was only based on the wish for
change. To me, Maersk Drilling at that
time had developed a culture where we
had forgotten why we were here. I found it
very difficult to identify myself with such
a culture. So when I received a good offer
from one of our competitors the decision
was more or less made.
How was your time outside Maersk drilling?During my time in the new job as Rig Man-
ager for a deepwater drillship I experienced
exactly what I missed in Maersk Drilling over
the last couple of years. The entire organisa-
tion knew what our business was about,
which implied that no one wasted time on
things that didn’t add value to the bottom
line or improve the safety of the crew.
However, no resources were spent on per-
sonal development or training and future
possibilities within the company were very
unclear. In short, the company generally did
not have a set of values that governed its
business.
What was it that made you come back?Of course, when you have been with a
company as many years as I was with
Maersk Drilling, you follow its operation.
Luckily I maintained a good relationship
with former colleagues within the APMM
Group, so I knew that Maersk Drilling was in
the process of changing the organisation
to be more focused on the operation. To
me this was of course very interesting, as
lack of the same was the main reason for
leaving in the first place. So when I heard
that there was a vacancy open within the
deepwater division as rig manager for
MÆRSK DELIVERER I applied for the position.
Coming back to Maersk Drilling is one of the smartest moves I have made in my career
How is Maersk drilling different now from when you left?Today with the new rig team set-up we
have again managed to achieve commit-
ment, team spirit and operational focus
whilst not forgetting to keep our work fun.
This is clearly reflected in the exceptional
improvement in our rigs’ performance.
Have your expectations been fulfilled coming back?I have now worked as a rig manager for
MÆRSK DELIVERER since March 2011 and
it is very clear that the changes made back
in 2010 were exactly what were needed.
This, together with Maersk Drilling’s long
tradition for investing in and developing
employees, makes Maersk Drilling unique
as a workplace. I can honestly say that
coming back to Maersk Drilling is one of the
smartest moves I have made in my career.
Name : Jens Rise
Educational background : Marine
Engineer
Started in aPMM : 1989
aPMM career : Various positions in
Maersk Line and Maersk Drilling
about this and that whilst the concrete floor
on the deck directly below me was being
broken up with a huge jack hammer (the
fillings in my teeth are still rattling). Unlike
the Project and Rig Team however, I had the
luxury of being on an offshore rotation. My
hat goes off to those who weren’t.
Eventually the project came to an end and
MAERSK REACHER, which can now pride
herself on having the biggest helideck this
side of the Suez Canal, was towed to the
Valhall Flank North platform in the Norwe-
gian sector.
As a final test of everyone’s patience, for the
first couple of months the rig was going to
function in hotel mode for the Valhall Gas
Lift Project! They say “Good things come to
those who wait”, so this had better be good
because we waited two and a half years for
this. Finally all that we worked towards ma-
terialised and we spudded in on Wednesday,
18 January 2012 at 13:50 hrs. drilling the 8”
Pilot hole. That was a hugely rewarding day.
Starting up a “new” rig is never easy, but so far
BP has shown that when they talk the talk –
taking the necessary time to sort out issues
with drilling equipment, etc. – they also walk
the walk and support us in our efforts. I think
it was well worth the wait and am looking
forward to some good times ahead.
continued from last page ...
“I also soon realised that in this company the policy was clear: you do your work, we pay you and that’s all you should expect.”
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By Vladimir Volkov, Assistant Rig Manager, MÆRSK DELIVERER
On MÆRSK DELIVERER, performance has done nothing but improve. In spite of numerous challenges from operating in West Africa, working in six different countries in only one and a half years and being a new and relatively inexperienced crew, the crew has made a tremendous effort to raise the bar for high performance and customer satisfaction.
Since MÆRSK DELIVERER was delivered in
2010 the rig and her crew has truly been a
West African success.
... It all started back in Mauritania when
MÆRSK DELIVERER arrived from Thailand
after having passed her deepwater trials.
The brand new rig featured a new rig team,
a new rig crew and, most challenging of all,
it was about to operate in the third world’s
poorest country, which was not in a position
to assist in running a sixth-generation rig.
Nevertheless, as time passed, everybody
managed to adapt to the challenging
conditions of working in Africa. In fact, the
A West African Success
first step to success was when people ac-
cepted being in Africa, working in Africa and
dealing with African challenges.
When the rig was established in Africa and
all the start-up challenges were conquered,
the second step was to improve operational
performance. Everyone started to focus on
the KPI system and what it takes to achieve
good scores. All systems such as SAP,
SIRIUS and Synergi were ready to use and to
support everyone in achieving their goals.
Starting out with a goal- and performance-
orientated crew and rig team and a KPI
result of 43 %, MÆRSK DELIVERER was
bottom on the KPI list. To turn this situa-
tion around, the tough part began. Every
day everyone worked to improve the safety
culture and performance, and on optimis-
ing the entire process of running the rig.
Meanwhile the crew knew that within only
one and a half years the rig was contracted to
five different oil companies with operations
in six different countries. Countries with their
own requirements, rules and regulations,
which presented an additional challenge.
Consequently, during 2011 the crew had
to start from scratch each time the rig
changed client and country. And every time
the local crew was trained to live up to the
Maersk Drilling culture, to the safety culture
on board and the way we do business. But
thanks to the department heads, who did a
tremendous job establishing their depart-
ments and creating the right culture and
a pleasant working atmosphere, the local
crew members were soon adapted into the
Maersk Drilling way of running the rig.
Through 2011, performance started to in-
crease month by month. And from being the
poorest performer in the fleet with only 43 %
uptime, in April numbers increased to 63 %
and in July they hit 83 %. The crew continued
to work on moving forward and improving
performance. In being competitive and
participating in all the performance competi-
tions, the crew measured themselves against
their sister rigs, which revealed that for them
to succeed they had to improve even further.
Finally, official results were published for
2011, when the crew was rewarded for 12
months of hard work, dealing with chal-
lenges in all their different forms. With a
score of 88.1 % the rig managed to improve
the KPI score 45.1 percentage points in just
one year. And as a result of continuous and
nonstop hard work, 2012 has started with
100 % uptime.
Now a new challenging goal is facing the
crew – to repeat the success in Angola
with a new client!
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9Maersk Drilling
Since MÆRSK DELIVERER arrived in
Mauritania in September 2010, the rig
has gone through a remarkable transfor-
mation, from a low performing rig to a
top performer in the Maersk Drilling fleet.
Why is this so ? What is it that makes the
rig so successful ?
“Having been on many drilling rigs over
the years working for various opera-
tors and contractors, I can say without
reservation that the MÆRSK DELIVERER
is by far the best place I’ve worked;
excellent facilities and friendly, helpful
people make my job a pleasure,” says
Mick Hardy, Logistics/Drilling Materials,
MÆRSK DELIVERER.
Mark Meeler, Senior Well Head Technician,
Dril-Quip Inc. defines people as the most
important factor for MÆRSK DELIVERER’s
success, “At the end of the day, a rig is
just a rig without the right people.
MÆRSK DELIVERER has the right people.”
Besides the people, the safety culture
on board MÆRSK DELIVERER is also de-
scribed as vital for the rig’s success.
“Working on MÆRSK DELIVERER was
a totally new experience for me. Safety
concerns are paramount here,” says
Myke Onwuemenyi B2B Obinna Okafor
M-I Swaco.
He is supported by G. Dama, Schlum-
berger, Ghana:
“On the many rigs I have worked around
the West Africa region this was my first
time experiencing a rig with a safety
officer to support operations 24 hours
a day. This shows Maersk Drilling’s
commitment to allocating necessary
resources to achieve the HSE objec-
tives.”
With an ongoing wireline operation in the
days before the visit, we had a golden oppor-
tunity to prepare the rig one step higher than
normal and have it in ship-shape for the day.
After the mandatory safety induction, the
visitors met rig management, who pre-
sented the programme of the day.
First on the agenda was a tour around the
rig. The tour started on the bridge, where
the Dynamic Positioning Operator briefly
introduced the equipment used for keep-
ing the rig in exact position. Next stop was
the drillfloor, where the Driller and his crew
were overseeing the wireline operation
from the dog house. Before the tour con-
tinued, pictures were taken to remember
the moment. Subsequently the tour took
the group through the mud handling areas,
Claus V. Hemmingsenvisits MÆRSK DELIVERERBy Søren Staun, OIM, MÆRSK DELIVERER
on to one of the engine rooms, through
the subsea area with its BOP controls and
ended up in the moon pool area.
questions which they would like to discuss
while he was there. And with the forthcom-
ing transit to Angola there were many
questions to answer. Claus V. Hemmingsen
answered these during his presentation.
Before the closing meeting with the heads
of departments, Claus V. Hemmingsen
met with client representatives from Africa
Petroleum Company. Finally, after six busy
hours and a very successful visit, the helicop-
ter took the three gentlemen back to land.
On 25 January, Claus V. Hemmingsen paid MÆRSK DELIVERER a visit. Accompanied by Asset Manager Claus Bachmann and Rig Manager Jens Berge, our CEO enjoyd a very smooth and efficient crew change to reach the rig.
“Since I started working on oil installations, the only thing I can say about MÆRSK DELIVERER is that it’s simply the best rig I was ever on.”
Frédéric de VILLE de GOYET, Biostratigrapher/Palynologist
WHy iS MÆrSK dEliVErEr SucH a SuccESSful rig?
After the tour, the small group enjoyed lunch
followed by a townhall meeting hosted by
Claus V. Hemmingsen. And except for those
needed to keep operations running, every-
one gathered in the recreation room.
Prior to the visit, the crew had the op-
portunity to send Claus V. Hemmingsen
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10 Maersk Drilling
MÆRSK INNOVATOR DeMobiliseD for the first tiMe everIn the beginning of January 2012
MÆRSK INNOVATOR was demobilised for
the first time in history. This demobilisation
was caused by the calculated wave crest
heights which would exceed limitations for
the Bravo platform.
On 2 January 2012 MÆRSK INNOVATOR
received a yellow notice for extreme wave
When the going gets toughBy Marita Rostol, Operations Secretary, Maersk Drilling Norway; Arne Lilleaas, OIM, MÆRSK INNOVATOR; Martin Heuser, OIM, MAERSK GUARDIAN and Kim Skærning, OIM, MÆRSK INSPIRER.
warning (EXWW) on the Ekofisk field. In a
“stand alone mode” these waves pose no
threat to MÆRSK INNOVATOR, but since
the rig was hooked up to the old 2/4 Bravo
platform with limited space between
them, these extremely high waves could
harm Bravo, which could have an impact
on the rig.
On 3 January there were no signs of im-
proved weather, so the well was secured
and manned down. A total of 37 people
were sent ashore by helicopter and the
remaining 55 people were evacuated to
the Ekofisk Kilo platform.
By midday on 3 January all equipment was
secured, the unit’s stability put in ‘survival
condition’, all watertight doors and hatch-
ways closed and lastly everything was
switched off as the final 18 people made
their way to Kilo. The rig was dark and the
key was put under the doormat. Now eve-
ryone waited for the storm to come.
During December 2011 and January 2012 our units at the Norwegian continental sector were exposed to extreme weather conditions. MÆRSK INNOVATOR, MAERSK GUARDIAN and MÆRSK INSPIRER were all hit by very hard storms.
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11Maersk Drilling
And it came, with wave heights up to 19
metres, equivalent to a six-floor building,
and a wind of up to 90 knots, or one and
a half times the permitted speed on the
motorway.
The storm declined the next day and the
rig began to man up again. The extreme
weather conditions and subsequent de-
mobilisation were handled in good spirits
by all parties.
MAERSK GUARDIAN Defies worst storM iN liviNg MeMoryIn the “good old days” wind and sea were
measured by the Beaufort scale, which re-
ports up to 12 points (hurricane force). Al-
though use of the Beaufort scale has now
been abandoned, it still provides a good
estimate of the weather. In December two
storms hit MAERSK GUARDIAN and both
times wind forces were above 12.
For some crew members this was the first
time they faced these mighty forces – so
extreme that they are hard to describe. Pic-
tures can tell a thousand words, but what
cannot be passed on here is the sound of
enormous forces. The vibration felt from
the huge waves hitting the legs and the
loud noise from the wind can be terrifying
for newcomers.
The situation on a rig, compared to a ship,
is that you cannot do much more than
prepare, hold tight and wait until the storm
ends. And with forces strong enough to
lift a man, you need to hold on. Thankfully
our G-rigs are renowned as solid units and
everyone has great confidence in the unit
and its equipment.
When the December storms hit
MAERSK GUARDIAN the rig prepared for
storm conditions. This meant filling the
ballast tank at forward leg up to 1,000 tons
and ensuring that all cargo on the unit was
dispersed as well as possible. Inspections
were conducted to ensure that everything
was secured before the storm hit us.
Being well prepared ensured that the rig
stood steady throughout the storms.
However, the storms in December 2011
were the worst in the memory of many
senior crew members.
wheN ‘berit’ hit MÆRSK INSPIREROperating in the North Sea, the crew at
MÆRSK INSPIRER is used to high-speed
winds and they have good routines and
precautions to avoid falling objects. Yet on
the Sunday morning when ‘Berit’ passed
through many crew members were still
surprised at the strength and force of the
wind on the rig and its equipment.
On MÆRSK INSPIRER daily routines to fol-
low up on weather forecasts and various
storm warnings help prepare the rig for
rough weather. The rig also received these
warnings on the Sunday morning, and was
well prepared for the coming storm.
The crew secured even relatively heavy
loose objects well in advance, and physi-
cally inspected all fixed equipment that
could be blown down. However, no one ex-
pected that an empty container weighing
1 ton, positioned on the main deck, could
pose a potential threat.
About four hours before ‘Berit’ passed
MÆRSK INSPIRER, the wind speed was
measured at about 60 knots and work
on the production module was closed
down. Furthermore, all traffic on the
main deck and cantilever was limited to
a minimum.
The crew started to follow the wind direc-
tion very carefully as it provides a good
indication of how close the rig is to the
low pressure centre. In the next few hours
the wind increased sharply, peaking at
75 knots per hour, and the wind direction
changed around 90 degrees in a relatively
short time.
As fast as the wind increased, it decreased
again. And when the crew subsequently
came on deck it was with amazement that
they observed that the 1-ton container had
moved around 10 metres across the main
deck. Apart from the flying container eve-
rything was intact, and no crew members
had been exposed to any risk.
The storm contributed to a greater under-
standing of the importance of making wind
checks in accordance with procedures and
check lists – in order to ensure that the
only remaining risk is being hit by raindrops
from above.
SAFETY
12 Maersk Drilling
Newsletter – April 2012
Safety bulletin
Maersk Drilling – TRCs and TRC Frequency
jan-11 feb-11 mar-11 apr-11 may-11 jun-11 jul-11 aug-11 sep-11 oct-11 nov-11 dec-11
jan-11 feb-11 mar-11 apr-11 may-11 jun-11 jul-11 aug-11 sep-11 oct-11 nov-11 dec-11
2 1 2 1 2 3 2 1 2 4 3 2
2.94 2.33 2.56 2.32 2.40 2.72 2.72 2.56 2.61 2.94 3.08 3.07
4.62 4.50 4.14 3.91 3.77 4.00 3.87 3.53 3.42 3.06 3.19 3.07
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3,06 3,19 3,07
Maersk Drilling – LTIs and LTI Frequency
jan-11 feb-11 mar-11 apr-11 may-11 jun-11 jul-11 aug-11 sep-11 oct-11 nov-11 dec-11
jan-11 feb-11 mar-11 apr-11 may-11 jun-11 jul-11 aug-11 sep-11 oct-11 nov-11 dec-11
0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
0.00 0.78 1.02 0.77 0.60 0.49 0.42 0.37 0.33 0.29 0.40 0.37
0.61 0.73 0.73 0.73 0.49 0.49 0.48 0.49 0.49 0.49 0.49 0.37
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Three lost time incidents (LTIs) and 25 total recordable cases
(TRCs) occurred in Maersk Drilling in 2011. This brought the YTD
LTI frequency by December 2011 to 0.37; the YTD TRC frequency
was 3.07 by December 2011. Compared to 2011, IADC bench-
marking of 0.94 for LTI frequency and 3.51 for TRC frequency,
Maersk Drilling has been performing better than industrial aver-
age, and we are continuously focusing on the prevention of all
incidents.
Safety awards issued during Q4 2011
Days Date ofUnit without any LTIs Safety award
MAERSK PIONEER 4,320 11 November 2011
MAERSK PATHFINDER 3,600 07 November 2011
MAERSK RIG 62 3,420 02 November 2011
MAERSK RIG 45 2,160 29 November 2011
MAERSK RIG 61 2,160 08 December 2011
HSE awards issued during Q4 2011
Days without any recordable Date ofUnit HSE incidents HSE award
MÆRSK INNOVATOR 270 14 December 2011
MÆRSK GALLANT 270 23 December 2011
MAERSK COMPLETER 180 04 October 2011
NAN HAI VI 180 18 November 2011
MAERSK CONVINCER 90 10 October 2011
MÆRSK DEVELOPER 90 30 October 2011
MAERSK RESOLVE 90 02 November 2011
MÆRSK GIANT 90 06 November 2011
MAERSK REACHER 90 04 December 2011
MAERSK RESOLUTE 90 19 December 2011
Head & Face8 %, 4 injuries
Neck0 %, 0 injuries
Arm/Shoulder/Elbow14 %, 7 injuries
Hand/Finger/Wrist35 %, 17 injuries
Back12 %, 6 injuries
Front & Side Trunk2 %, 1 injuries
Leg16 %, 8 injuries
Ankle & Foot12 %, 6 injuries
Personal injuries occurred in Q4 2011
The HSE Award system applies to all jack-up and semi-submersible
rigs. The barges in Venezuela are not yet included in the scope.
The following safety awards were issued for Venezuela barges.
The following personal injuries were logged during Q4 2011. A total
of 49 records were reported in Synergi with hand/finger/wrist (17
injuries) surpassing leg (eight injuries) as the body parts receiving
the most injuries.
Drilling/well activities (six) and maintenance and technical modi-
fications (five) covered more than half of the total work activities
involved in hand/finger/wrist injuries.
SAFETY
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Newsletter – April 2012
Potential and actual DROPs per offshore location
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The chart above shows dropped object incidents for 2011.
MAERSK DISCOVERER has the highest record (ten) of DROPs over
40J while MAERSK GUARDIAN has the highest number of DROPs
(ten) less than 40J. MAERSK RESILIENT has the highest 2011 roll-
ing frequency of actual DROPs over 40J (13.45).
Work activities involved in hand, finger & wrist Injuries
DRILLING / WELL ACTIVITIES, 6
MAINTENANCE AND TECHNICAL MODIFICATIONS, 5
CATERING SERVICE, 2
CRANE- AND LIFTING OPERATIONS, 2
MARINE OPERATIONS, 1
37 %
31 %
13 %
13 %
6 %
DRILLING / WELL ACTIVITIES, 8
CRANE- AND LIFTING OPERATIONS, 6
MARINE OPERATIONS, 5
MAINTENANCE AND TECHNICAL MODIFICATIONS, 4
OTHER PROCESS, 3
TRANSPORT, 3
CATERING SERVICE, 1
HOUSEKEEPING / CLEANING, 1
INSPECTION, 1
TRAINING, DRILLS, EXERCISES, 1
12 %
25 %
18 %
15 %
3 %
9 %
9 %
3 %3 % 3 %
Work activities involved when DROPs occured in Q4 2011
During winter operations HSE launched a new storyteller tool.
The storyteller tool is the second step in a larger project which
aims to improve the safety introduction process for all new
offshore crew.
The first step of the project was kicked off in October 2011
when all rigs received a professionally filmed induction video.
The film illustrates the basic safety rules and precautions when
working on a Maersk Drilling rig, and it is shown to all newcom-
ers onboard our rigs.
a tailor-MadE iNductioN filM
The second step consists of the storyteller tool. This allows each
rig to add or exchange film clips in the induction film to better
reflect the actual environment where the crew works. The goal of
this is to adjust the generic safety messages so they better fit the
actual environment that newcomers will experience on the rig.
This can be done by exchanging a clip and showing a situation
specific to the rig. For instance, a clip that shows the exact kind
of rescue equipment on board or how the mustering stations
are laid out during a drill could be included. Adding a film clip can
also provide a way of informing about a current campaign or
special safety focus, just as each OIM can have his or her own
welcome clip. In this way a newcomer to the rig will receive a
message from the OIM currently on board.
MÆrSK giaNt alrEady lEadS tHE Way
MÆRSK GIANT has already successfully tried out the new tool.
After a very short training period of just one and a half days, the
participants used both camera and editing software to perfec-
tion. And at the end of the course the team created a complete
video instruction for handing in laundry.
This is a good example of the tool having a variety of applica-
tions beyond safety induction. Another example of the tool’s
diversity is that it can be used for filming a short clip of a best
practice example to show at a safety meeting, or a visual train-
ing session before performing an operation.
With this tool we have the means to provide a tailor-made in-
duction for all offshore personnel. This will be a great advantage
when taking on the 1,100 new employees for the six newbuilds.
Movie makingimproves safetyBy Vibeke Lumholtz Andresen, Operations HSE, Copenhagen
13 Maersk Drilling
Drilling/well activities (eight DROPs) has the highest number of
cases, with 25% of the total DROPs attributed to this work process.
More than half of the hand/finger/wrist injuries occurred during
drilling/well activities (six) and maintenance and technical modifi-
cations (five).
Newsletter – december 2010
OILY PRODUCT
CHEMICAL PRODUCT
DRILLING PRODUCT
5.03 %
93.96 %
1.02 %
Type of spilled content in Maersk Drilling for 2011
CO₂ emission frequency per unit type for 2011
DEEPWATER
INTERNATIONAL J/U
DRILLING BARGE
HARSH ENV. J/U
55 %
15 %
13 %
17 %
Environment bulletin
Maersk Drilling offshore CO₂ emission
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External spills in Maersk Drilling for the last 12 months
Oily product Chemical product Drilling product No.of External Spills
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Maersk Drilling has a strong focus on the environment. Daily quality checks of incident reports with regards to external spills/discharges, as well as accidental spills /discharges contained on board, are being performed.
During 2011 we have had a number of spills, including oily product
spills, chemical spills and drilling fluid spills. An in-depth analysis
on spills and how to improve the performance of the fleet is being
conducted at the moment.
ExtErNal SPillS iN 2011
In 2011, the total amount of external spills began to show a
decreasing trend. However, there is still a considerable number of
spills contained on board, which potentially could have gone over-
board. Drilling product was the most spilled content among these
external spills (93.96 %). The reported root causes of external
spills during 2011 were inspection & maintenance of machinery/
equipment/etc. (23 %), environmental management/control
(23 %), engineering controls, design, R&D, etc. (18 %), and analysis
of critical tasks and procedures (14 %).
EnvIROnmEnT
14 Maersk Drilling
The emission frequency is based upon 24 exposure hours, which is
the current metric used. Since 2009 three semi-submersibles have
joined our fleet. The semi-submersibles use most of their energy
for dynamic positioning, and thus not only at the drillfloor, as is the
case on our jack-up rigs.
Note: Kan Tan IV is excluded from these figures due to the fact that it has left the fleet.
offSHorE co2 EMiSSioN
CO2 emissions from Maersk Drilling offshore activities are cur-
rently calculated based on the monthly diesel oil consumption
from active rigs. Using the CO2 emission frequency in kilo tonnes
per million exposure hours (14.7) in 2008 as a baseline, our overall
reduction target is 10 % by 2012. The YTD accumulated CO2 emis-
sion frequency by December 2011 was 20 kilo tonnes per million
exposure hours, which is 37 % higher than in 2008.
Newsletter – April 2012
15Maersk Drilling
2011 was a fantastic year for our first
deepwater semi-submersible rig. In March
2011, MÆRSK DEVELOPER was the first
rig to drill a new exploration well after the
moratorium was lifted in the US Gulf of
Mexico in October 2010.
MÆRSK DEVELOPERawarded ‘Rig of the Year’
On 23 November 2011 MÆRSK DEVELOPER received the highest award for her achievements in 2011 by being selected ‘Rig of the Year’. Across the fleet all rigs were measured equally on their KPIs for 2011 and MÆRSK DEVELOPER came out on top.
result can directly be attributed to the
initiatives we have taken the past years
with our safety campaigns, coaching,
ACTIVE cards, and occupational health
awareness.”
MÆrSK dEVEloPEr StriKES oil
In early June, MÆRSK DEVELOPER cel-
ebrated yet another success as it was
involved in one of the largest oil discoveries
in the US Gulf of Mexico in many years. In
a statement released by ExxonMobil who
was operator at the field, the company’s
president Steve Greenlee stated, “This is
one of the largest discoveries in the Gulf of
Mexico in the last decade.”
In October MÆRSK DEVELOPER celebrated
once again when she received seven out of
seven in the quarterly customer satisfac-
tion survey. “We have been very successful
here in the Gulf of Mexico,” Asset Manager
By Jaelyn Hardy, Crew Coordinator, MÆRSK DEVELOPER Rig Team
MÆRSK DEVELOPER’S way aROunD
thE uS GuLf Of MExicO
MÆRSK DEVELOPER was the first in the
series of Maersk Drilling’s three ultra deep-
water development semi-submersibles. On
September 10, 2009 it went on contract
to drill for Statoil. The four-year agreement
commenced operations with the Tucker
well in Walker Ridge in the U.S. Gulf of
Mexico, marking the beginning of Maersk
Drilling’s presence in the U.S.
Following the wake of the Deepwater
Horizon explosion on April 20, 2010,
MÆRSK DEVELOPER entered into a sublet
agreement with ExxonMobil who was the
fourth company to receive a drilling permit
following the moratorium, and the first com-
pany to obtain a permit for a new exploration
well, the Hadrian 5 in Keathley Canyon.
In October 2011 MÆRSK DEVELOPER be-
gan drilling for Anadarko as part of another
sublet agreement with Statoil. On De-
cember 31, 2011 – upon conclusion of the
Anadarko project - operations were handed
back to Statoil for work on the Kilchurn well
in Green Canyon. MÆRSK DEVELOPER will
continue to work under contract with Sta-
toil until November 4, 2013, with an option
to extend for an additional two years.
Claus Bachmann said at a recent visit to
the Houston Office. “It’s fantastic to be
part of a team like that.”
abOut thE awaRD :
• The award is based on the KPIs awarded
by the customers four times a year.• It is based on the scores from January
2011 – October 2011.• It was handed out at the Maersk Drilling
Leadership Forum on November 23 for
the first time ever.
March also brought about another mile-
stone for MÆRSK DEVELOPER, as she
achieved 540 days without an LTI. At the
time, Rig Manager Cor Selen said; “This
mARKET InSIDE
16 Maersk Drilling
Newsletter – April 2012
The Cameia discovery, which is the first
large pre-salt discovery in Angola, signifi-
cantly de-risks the pre-salt play in Angola
and could potentially be the start of an oil
boom in West Africa.
HigH PotENtial diScoVEry
Though it is still early days for a reserve
estimate, the Cameia discovery is excep-
tionally promising and there have been
indications that the reserve estimates
could be in the range of 4 – 6 bn bbl, five
times the original 1.25 bn bbl estimate. The
finding will most likely accelerate the hunt
for oil in Angola and as late as December
2011 several major oil companies secured
blocks offshore Angola in the latest licens-
ing round. A total of eleven pre-salt blocks
were awarded, and with a commitment to
drill at least two exploration wells within
the first five years, a high drilling activity
can be expected in the region.
tHE NEW Brazil?
In the same way that the Tupi field has
become synonymous with the Brazilian
oil adventure, Cameia has the potential of
becoming the Angolan counterpart to Tupi
and the start of a much bigger exploration
story. The early reserve estimate of 4 – 6 bn
bbl for Cameia is comparable to the 5 – 8 bn
bbl Tupi discovery, and the fact that West
Africa shares the same geological history
and structure as Brazil further confirms
the similarities. Tupi was discovered in the
Santos basin off Brazil in 2006 and was
followed by similar findings in subsequent
years with above 35 bn bbl in recoverable
oil and gas discovered year-to-date.
dEMaNd for rigS iS iNcrEaSiNg
As a result of the Cameia discovery, it
would not be surprising to see a sig-
nificant growth in the number of rigs
operating in West Africa over the next five
years, similar to what was witnessed in
Brazil. Following the pre-salt discoveries
in 2006 and 2007, the number of floaters
contracted in Brazil has increased from
~30 units to ~80 rigs today, with 17 rigs
currently working in the Santos basin.
Though it is still too early to quantify the
growth in demand for deepwater rigs in
Angola, there is no doubt that the current
number of ten units in Angola will increase
significantly over the years to come.
On top of that we would also expect to
see further upside from additional pre-
salt discoveries in Gabon and Namibia,
coupled with a pick-up in exploration off
the coast of Ghana, Cote d’Ivoire, Sierra
Leone and Liberia. We would in fact not
be surprised if the pace of growth in West
Africa surpasses that of Brazil, and with
continued growth in the established
deepwater markets in Brazil and the US
By Michael Harboe-Jørgensen, Head of Strategy & Communication, Copenhagen
West Africa– the new Brazil ?
In early 2012 Cobalt Energy confirmed a major pre-salt oil discovery in the Cameia well in the Kwanza basin offshore Angola.
GoM, the global demand growth will be
more balanced with several regions driv-
ing demand.
But it doES Not StoP WitH
WESt africa
With recent gas findings in Mamba South
Sea offshore Mozambique (estimated
to 30 Tcf – equal to 5.5 bn bbl) and in the
Zafarani well offshore Tanzania (estimate
of 5 Tcf – equal to 0.9 bn bbl), East Africa
shows that the African adventure is not
only limited to the West side. With several
major oil companies present and a lot
of unexplored and undeveloped fields in
Mozambique, Tanzania, Madagascar and
Kenya, the East African side also shows
huge potential. The current rig fleet in East
Africa consists of five ultra deepwater
floaters, but in order to keep up the pace,
additional drilling capacity needs to be
added on this side of Africa too.
Source: ODS-Petrodata, Maersk Drilling
Newsletter – April 2012
17Maersk Drilling
It is our formula for making our customers successful every
time they drill wells with Maersk Drilling as a partner.
More precisely, it’s a six-phased model that ensures two
outcomes:• That we engage with our customers in the planning phase of
a well campaign to optimise the well plans and our integra-
tion with the customer prior to drilling operations;• That we consistently perform well offshore and continuously
improve critical drilling operations.
What is the service delivery model ?
01
By offering a more structured approach to drilling, both our
customers and employees will benefit from the model.
Customers will benefit through wells drilled faster and more
consistently of course living up to our high safety standards.
Employees will benefit from better planning, coordination and
on-the-job learning. In addition, it helps when taking on a new
crew because it systematically takes the employees through
the processes, meaning that it will be easier to ensure that on-
the-job learning is part of daily operations.
Who will benefit from the service delivery model ?
03
We have developed and piloted the model on MAERSK REACHER
with BP, and a small part has been developed with Statoil on
MÆRSK DEVELOPER. In the first half of 2012 we will com-
mence the implementation initially on the semi-submersibles
and subsequently on the R and G rigs. We will conduct semi-
nars and training and provide offshore coaches for all rigs over
the coming 16 months.
How far are we in implementing the service delivery model ?
04
The customers we have talked to, such as Statoil and BP, think
that the service delivery model is spot on in terms of how they
want to engage in the planning and also how they want an
operator to manage and execute operations offshore.
The customers have been involved in the project from the
beginning and the model is actually based on customer inter-
views and analyses of the customers’ business structures;
thus it is very satisfactory to know that it meets their expecta-
tions. And if we succeed, the model will not only meet but also
exceed the customers’ expectations.
What do the customers say ?
05
we need the model for two reasons:• To be able to our explain to customers why we deliver more
value than other contractors; and• To be aligned internally and ensure that all across our fleet
everyone is aware of the best practices of managing and
executing drilling operations.
02Why do we need a service delivery model ?
Five quick questions for
Lars Østergaard
Newsletter – March 2011
“The service delivery model supports us in staying
ahead of the competition, even when our
competitors are also working hard to improve.”
– Lars Østergaard, Head of Performance & Processes
17Maersk Drilling
PRE PHASEPHASE 2 PHASE 3 PHASE 4 PHASE 5 PHASE 6
PERFORMANCE PLANNING
JOINT MOBILIZATIONAND INTEGRATION
OPERATIONS AFTER ACTION REVIEWWELL PLANOPTIMISATION
PHASE 1ALIGNING SERVICE DELIVERY
1
2
1
Newsletter – April 2012
18 Maersk Drilling
TO reorganisesto better service the organisation
On 1 March Technical Organisation reorganised its current set-up. The reorganisation was the final step in restructuring the department to adjust to the OOP set-up, and with this reorganisation TO now offers seven sections directly supporting the operation of our rigs.The seven sections are located in Lyngby, Esbjerg, Lindø and Singapore.
QA Management, Lyngby
Quality Assurance (QA) facilitates preparation of projects such
as Project Charters, Project Management Plans, HSE Plans,
Audit Plans and Quality Plans.
QA ensures that project management processes are followed
according to our management system Sirius. QA is the focal
point for maintaining most of TO’s processes related to Project
Management in Sirius.
Second party quality/HSE audits (supplier), internal audits and
Project Management audits are planned, conducted and re-
ported in close cooperation with the MD QMHSE auditor team.
Headed by Qa Manager
Morten Munkesoe
Special Projects, Lyngby
The section assists with the ISO 14224 project and manages
implementation of the new set-up of the Singapore office. Pro-
viding SAP training and guidance in project management tools
are also part of the project section tasks.
Headed by Project Superintendent
Pol Stewart
Materials Management, Lyngby
This section was established as a separate section in August
2011. It is responsible for all matters relating to materials man-
agement (MM), i.e. inventory planning and control, SAP support
and master data.
Focus has been on creating a full turn-key materials manage-
ment process for the upcoming newbuilds and on evaluating
our current services and procedures. 2012 will concentrate on
executing the new processes and projects. For the newbuilds
this will involve making the spare parts packages and preparing
for their physical delivery. The MM support and master data
management have been optimised and a structuring process
launched. Finally, this section will focus on re-establishing train-
ing with a focus on the link between processes, responsibilities
and systems usage.
Headed bySenior Specialist
Karina Voigt
By Lissi Olsen, Technical Organisation, Copenhagen
Newsletter – April 2012
19Maersk Drilling
Technical Compliance, Lyngby
The Technical Compliance section plans and carries out techni-
cal inspections. All technical inspections result in a report docu-
menting the actual status and condition of the main compo-
nents of each unit. The Technical Compliance section is also the
focal point for all class-related issues, certificates and change
of flag procedures. Furthermore, the section is involved in the
implementation of new services and maintenance support
processes such as continuous hull and machinery surveys, five-
year yard stay planning and the exchange-parts programme.
Headed bySenior general Manager
chris Hawkins
Global Stock Supply, Lindø
The core objective for the Global Stock Supply section (GSS) is
to provide our rigs with critical and capital-intensive equipment,
optimising the supply chain to our rigs as well as our cash flow.
Our main warehouse is situated at Lindø, Denmark, providing
an excellent opportunity for fast and effective shipments,
and there are affiliate sites in Singapore, Houston and Mobile,
Alabama. GSS manages our supply chain and inventory of drill
stem elements, ensuring that our rigs have a secure supply at
all times.
GSS works closely with other sections within TO such as Mate-
rials Management and Maintenance Analysis & Optimisation on
the exchange-parts programme for all five-year class surveys.
Headed bygeneral Manager
Henning c. Jørgensen
Maintenance Support, Singapore
The section handles the day-to-day support function of the SAP
system. We are able to assist with issues regarding planning,
mechanical and electrical SAP questions.
Tagging and master data control are also some of the jobs han-
dled by the Singapore team.
Headed by Senior general Manager
Kenneth olesen
Maintenance Analysis & Optimisation, Esbjerg
Located in Esbjerg, the Maintenance Analysis & Optimisation
section manages a variety of tasks:
Implementation of a new planned maintenance system
based on the Oil & Gas Industry Standard ISO 14224, software
modelling of systems to predict optimal maintenance intervals
and expected reliability, and preparation of the maintenance
system set-up for newbuilds. In addition, the section works on
the monthly and yearly performance analysis that supports the
Condition Based Maintenance systems.
Headed by Senior general Manager
Thomas t. Petersen
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Newsletter – April 2012
Short news
NAN HAI VI scores a straight seven
In the last customer sat-
isfaction survey for 2011,
NAN HAI VI achieved
an excellent top score of
seven. One of the addi-
tional comments provided
by the client was “The
safety record continues to
be impressive with rein-
forcement from the rig’s
management team”.
Congratulations to all on
board the NAN HAI VI for
such a great achievement.
Even though NAN HAI VI
is a 30-year-old rig, it
continues to impress the
client with consistent
excellent operational and
safety performance, with
everyone involved making
a contribution.
New Operational Readi-ness Team established
On 1 February the Opera-
tional Readiness Team was
reborn in order to cater for
the newbuild programme
and to support the often
challenging task of moving
rigs from one continental
shelf to another.
The team will be working
closely with all depart-
ments in the company.
Headed by Jacob Odgaard,
most of the team will be
located in the Lyngby
head office but some will
also be placed at the yards
in Singapore and Korea,
liaising with the project
teams and clients.
New Maersk Drilling film moves boundaries
On Monday, 6 February
the A.P. Moller – Maersk
Group launched a new
corporate film in the head-
quarters at Esplanaden.
Maersk Drilling plays a
big part in the 12-minute
long film which critics
described as both ‘artistic’
and ‘impressive’.
In addition to the full
film we launched a four-
minute film that com-
prises the core of
Maersk Drilling.
Both films are published
on YouTube.
2011 Sustainability report launched
On 27 February
Maersk Drilling launched
its 2011 sustainability
report. The report is based
on the Accelerated Growth
Strategy and shows how a
sustainable performance
goes hand-in-hand with
a sound business and a
strong financial result.
The report provides an
overview of our perfor-
mance and it presents
our ambitions in safety,
environment & climate,
community engagement
& local content, competen-
cies & human resources,
etc.
The report is available for
download at
www.maerskdrilling.com
Maersk Drilling accelerates growth on all accounts
Maersk Drilling’s
SustainabilityReport 2011
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21Maersk Drilling
Newsletter – April 2012
Introducing the Induction Poster
To support all managers
and current employees in
providing the best start
for the large number of
new employees we will
be taking aboard over the
next few years, HR has
developed a more ‘reader-
friendly’ version of the in-
duction poster. The poster
can be seen at relevant
spots at the head office in
Lyngby and at locations
and units.
The purpose of making
this process visible is to
make new employees
aware that we have a pro-
cess for their induction, to
show them that we take
their introduction seri-
ously and to treat them in
a professional manner.
New Rig Manager for NAN HAI VI
On 1 December, Rafal
Iwanowski replaced Lars
Kasueske as Rig Manager
for the NAN HAI VI. Rafal
joined Maersk Drilling
and the Rig Manager
Fast Track Programme in
2007. During the two-year
programme his work
areas covered the jack-ups
in Esbjerg, the land rigs in
Egypt and the NAN HAI VI
semi-sub rig in Australia.
Rafal also worked in the
head office in Lyngby.
On completing the pro-
gramme in 2009 he took
up a permanent position
in Australia as Asst. Rig
Manager for NAN HAI VI,
and has now been with
the rig for nearly three
years.
Maersk Drilling launches new website
On 19 January
Maersk Drilling took a step
towards more interactive
communication when the
new version of our web-
site was introduced.
The updated website
supports our Accelerated
Growth Strategy and the
need for recruiting many
new colleagues. People
and recruitment are
main focus areas on the
site in an effort to attract
potential employees and
facilitate the recruitment
process. The site also aims
to promote sales with
easy access to facts about
our units and sales people.
MAERSK RESOLVE receives new contract with DONG
DONG E&P and
Maersk Drilling have
signed a contract for
MAERSK RESOLVE, for
the drilling of five deep
and complex wells on the
Hejre field in the Danish
sector of the North Sea.
The estimated contract du-
ration is 750 days, with an
option for two more wells
estimated at an additional
280 days. The campaign,
which is expected to com-
mence during summer
2014 has a total contract
value, excluding options,
of approximately USD 148
million.
Newsletter – April 2012
22 Maersk Drilling
It is 7:30 in the slightly cloudy morning
on 24 December, my conversation with a
group of Maersk colleagues, all in Santa
Claus T-shirts, was suddenly interrupted by
the overwhelming sound of more than 800
young children and about the same num-
ber of parents all singing, yelling, laughing
and even arguing about who will receive
the best gift from Santa.
As I walked to my initial assigned station
(Ticket Validations), I glanced at the main
gate only to witness what seemed to be an
endless sea of boys and girls, clearly eager
to be the first in the Christmas theme park
which our facilities had become for this
special occasion.
At exactly 8:02, a mix of excitement and
adrenaline arose in all of us when the voice
of Head of Maersk Drilling Venezuela Jens
Schmidt echoed over the radio saying “Let
them in guys, Merry Christmas.”
The walk from the dock’s main gate to
the entrance checkpoint, which I thought
would be mayhem due to the huge number
of people, turned into a beautiful parade-
like march. This was thanks to our little
When Santa visited the less fortunate children of Lake MaracaiboBy Carlos Villamizar, Maersk Drilling Venezuela
private ‘army’ of Maersk volunteers, who
accompanied each group while chanting
and competing over which was the loudest
and happiest neighbourhood.
As they entered, my inner child was ready
to follow them in to enjoy the bouncy
castles, trampolines, playgrounds, game
stations, food stations, sweets, ice cream,
popcorn, you name it… it was there. A per-
fect wonderland for kids.
From then on, a swiss clock planned schedule
had to be met. From the general manager to
the interns, and even the paramedics, fire-
men, policemen and marine corp. officers who
had voluntarily joined us for the event, we all
ran from one station to the next to share the
children’s happy moments whilst handing
out’sweets, popcorn and food. Most of them
dressed up for the special occasion in their
best outfits, although their faces were cov-
ered in mud or dirt I have to admit I stopped
counting after the one thousandth drink.
With Christmas music in the background,
and surrounded by live shows and clowns,
we were all surprised when Santa finally ar-
rived, with a golden bell in his right hand, his
customary round belly and a ‘ho ho ho’. He
managed to get all the children’s attention
as they knew it was now gift time!
Giving a beautiful 3-year-old boy his first
toy car and even hearing him mumble
“thanks” with his eyes brimming – or at
least I think and hope that’s what he said –
was my true Christmas gift.
At 12:05 pm the ‘Maersk army’ had
achieved a victory, and all the children and
parents were happily and safely walked to
the door. A wrap-up meeting was then held
and an ice cream toast was made in honour
of the 100-plus men and women who par-
ticipated in the beautiful event between
employees, guests and volunteers.
PERSOnnEL
23Maersk Drilling
Newsletter – April 2012
25 years jubilee Anders Skovboe Christensen
Solid Control Operator
MAERSK RESOLUTE
14 May 2012
Svend Bendtsen
Crane Operator
MAERSK GUARDIAN
05 June 2012
50 years birthday Erik Bodker
Senior Toolpusher
MÆRSK INNOVATOR
06 April 2012
Elshan Samadov
Roustabout
HEYDAR ALIYEV(MAERSK EXPLORER)
08 April 2012
Jemat Kannyan
Motorman
MAERSK COMPLETER
10 April 2012
Igor Grinko
Electronic Technician
MÆRSK DELIVERER
11 April 2012
Patrick Boddy
Electrician
NAN HAI VI
11 April 2012
Jens Bracht
Supervisor
Technical Organisation
11 April 2012
Rene Husted
Mechanic
MÆRSK GALLANT
17 April 2012
Richard Hansen
OIM
MÆRSK INSPIRER
05 May 2012
Peder Bille
Subsea Engineer
MÆRSK DEVELOPER
16 May 2012
Alexander Buchan
Crane Operator
MÆRSK INSPIRER
19 May 2012
Henrik Rasmussen
Instrument & Electrical
Engineer
MÆRSK GIANT/GUARDIAN
26 May 2012
Jørgen Pedersen
Barge Engineer
MÆRSK INSPIRER
15 June 2012
Ziyafet Azizov
Roustabout
HEYDAR ALIYEV
(MAERSK EXPLORER)
21 June 2012
Krzysztof Lukasik
Maintenance Supervisor
MAERSK CONVINCER
25 June 2012
60 years birthday Jørgen Andreasen
Crane Operator
MÆRSK INNOVATOR
24 April 2012
Gert Rishøj
Tagging Coordinator
Technical Organisation
09 May 2012
Edvard Christiansen
Electrician
HEYDAR ALIYEV
(MAERSK EXPLORER)
02 June 2012
Hanne Albrechtsen
Document Controller Assistant
Newbuild CJ70
07 June 2012
Knud Pedersen
Rig Administrator
MÆRSK INNOVATOR
21 June 2012
Ivan Laustsen
Safety Coach
QM/HSE
26 June 2012
PromotionsRobert Jessamine
Night Pusher
HEYDAR ALIYEV(MAERSK EXPLORER)
08 February 2012
Coen Kortstee
Lead Driller
MAERSK REACHER
20 February 2012
Einar Eriksen
Maintenance Supervisor
MÆRSK GIANT
27 February 2012
Jan Guijt
Senior Tool Pusher
MAERSK CONVINCER
08 March 2012.
Daniel Farquhar
Toolpusher
MAERSK DISCOVERER
29 March 2012
Shane Grant
Toolpusher
MAERSK DISCOVERER
26 April 2012
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On 17 November the Assembly Hall at Sko-
vgaardskolen, a state school in the Copen-
hagen area, was filled with expectations as
12 groups of 25 students each presented
their innovative solutions to real life cases
presented by a variety of companies.
Maersk Drilling was one of them.
The Maersk Drilling case was based on
potential future drilling in Greenland and
the challenges involved in drilling in this
area due to the presence of icebergs.
More specifically, the questions were “how
to detect an iceberg in time” and “what
to do if you detect it, but too late?” With
48 hours to come up with an innovative
solution the students had quite a task
ahead of them. Not only were the cases
from well-known companies, the presen-
tation of their innovative solutions was
also witnessed by former Danish Prime
Innovation startswith the children By Karina Edske, Strategy & Communication, Copenhagen
Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen and the
city mayor.
The ideas presented by the Maersk Drilling
group of children varied from more serious
suggestions to some wild ideas. Among
the serious suggestions was a computer
system to monitor the position of the
icebergs. The system should include a
combination of satellite surveillance, radar
and sonar surveillance through a belt of
bottom positioned sonars. The system
should identify and rank the icebergs ac-
cording to their level of risk. This would al-
low the rig to have an up-to-date overview
of the icebergs in the area.
Should an iceberg come too close, however,
there was also an interesting solution.
Considering the risk of coming too close
to unstable icebergs while towing them
away, the children came up with a remote
controlled tug solution to push the iceberg
away from its course towards the drilling rig.
More outlandish suggestions included an
approach whereby you would shoot and
blow up the iceberg or use a tsunami wave-
maker to create waves that would push
the iceberg away.
All the groups proudly presented their
cases and received well-deserved praise
from the prominent VIPs. In his closing
speech, Mr Lars Løkke Rasmussen con-
cluded that having seen all these great
ideas, innovation should be part of the
regular school curriculum, as only through
innovation will we succeed in overcoming
the challenges of tomorrow.