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MEOG NEWS IN BRIEF MEOG

N-KOM completes more the conversion of a Platform Supply Vessel has secured more than $10 million from four
new, long-term contracts from BP ROO,
(PSV) to a Well Stimulation Vessel (WSV) for
than 1,200 projects Schlumberger and Milaha Ship Management. ADNOC Offshore, ADNOC Gas Processing
and Dubai Petroleum. The contracts cover a
This is the fourth conversion project
Nakilat-Keppel Offshore & Marine (N-KOM), undertaken by N-KOM for their repeat client range of Asset Integrity services, including
which provides repair, conversion and Schlumberger, and is an excellent indicator of pipeline integrity management, corrosion
construction services for marine vessels, the confidence and satisfaction in the yard’s consultancy, risk based inspection assessment
offshore and onshore structures, has capabilities and ability to deliver high-quality and cathodic protection assessment.
completed 1,239 projects. projects on time. In addition, Penspen’s Engineering
Among these projects, 128 projects were The shipyard has taken extensive service line has brought in more than
related to LNG carriers, 141 were related precautionary measures in close coordination $10 million from 17 new medium-term
to tankers, 120 were related to offshore and with local health authorities to develop contracts from Robt Stone, Galfar Emirates,
onshore structures and 686 were related to comprehensive protocols, to reduce risks and Target Engineering Construction Company,
other vessels. ensure work can be done in a safe manner. Archirodon, Arabian Industries, Probus
Also, 37 were onshore projects and Through a multi-faceted approach, the Engineering Construction and Petrozim
industrial engineering projects, 22 were shipyard has managed to reduce the risk of Line PVT Ltd. The contracts cover a range
related to LPG carriers, 29 were for dredgers/ COVID-19 at the facility and ensure Business of support services such as Study, FEED and
barges, 37 for containers/ cargo and 1 project Continuity throughout the global pandemic. detailed design for the development of energy
was related to FSRU (Floating Storage N-KOM is one of Middle East’s leading assets in the Middle East and Africa.
Regasification Unit). shipyards, offering a comprehensive range of “We are delighted with our performance
Qatar’s Premier Shipyard N-KOM has marine services as well as solutions for the oil in the Middle East and Africa so far this year,
remained fully operational throughout the and gas industry. particularly in light of such challenging global
global pandemic, with enhanced health and THE PENINSULA market conditions caused by the pandemic.
safety measures in place to safeguard its These long and medium-term contracts
employees, contractors and clients. Penspen secures more than establish a solid platform for further growth
N-KOM has recently completed throughout this year and beyond, ” said
drydocking and routine repairs for two Crude $70mn of contracts in MEA Neale Carter, Executive Vice President for the
Oil Tankers from Sun Enterprises, MT Chios Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific regions at
and MT Christina. Both vessel repairs were We have recorded a highly successful year Penspen.
delivered safely and on time to the client, to date in the Middle East and Africa with a “We appreciate the confidence placed in
according to company’s latest issue of its strong performance forecast for the rest of the us by our highly valued clients. Their trust in
magazine- Voyages. year. us to deliver our leading Project Management
Earlier this year, N-KOM completed the The company’s Project Management Consultancy, Asset Integrity and Engineering
drydocking and repairs of LNG carrier Al Consultancy (PMC) service line has secured Consultancy services is the driver behind
Deebel for its long-time client MOL LNG more than $50 million from five new, long- our continuing regional expansion. We have
Transport (Europe) and Umm Bab from term contracts from ADNOC, ADNOC doubled our regional workforce in the past
Maran Gas Maritime. Onshore, ADNOC Offshore and ADOC four years to over 560 members of staff, and to
In addition to routine repairs, renewals during 2021. The Engineering Project support our new contract awards we expect to
and overhauls carried out, both vessels was Consultancy (EPC) projects being executed see our numbers grow to over 600 members of
also retrofitted with a Ballast Water Treatment under Penspen’s PMC supervision will staff by the end of 2021.”
System (BWTS) and Al Deebel underwent support the achievement of ADNOC’s 2030 PENSPEN
Cargo Tank Membrane repairs. integrated strategy goals.
The shipyard also successfully completed Penpen’s Asset Integrity (AI) service line

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