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Hernis win new markets in the Mexican Gulf through drillship at Samsung Crane Camera Eye in the Sky LCD Monitor Agent in Germany
Hernis surveillance onboard
for Norwegian Gas Exports

sgard, the new era

Perhaps the most instructive example of a Norwegian eld development that encompasses many of the developing technologies is the sgard project on Haltenbanken. Lying in water depth between 240m and 300m, and featuring three separate reservoirs all with different uid systems and zones, sgards technical challenges are formidable. Hernis delivers turn-key CCTV (Closed Circuit Tele Vision) systems world-wide. Being the leading CCTV manufacturer in their niche (hazardous areas) Hernis has successfully managed to bid for, and win one of the many sought after tenders that has been put out for the sgard project. The contract for sgard A production vessel was won through normal tender phases. sgard B semisubmersible gas platform was won by using the Frame Agreement between Hernis Scan Systems and Statoil. sgard C oating storage unit was won through Hitec Marine who will deliver the submerged turret system to sgard C. All three separate units will be equipped with the HE300 system. The systems, consisting mainly of the HE300 control system, the new EX285 camera
stations for hazardous areas and PT-30 camera stations for safe areas, as well as monitors and keyboards will be prepared for communication between sgard B semi-submersible gas platform and sgard C oating storage unit. From the eld centre any camera and/or monitor can be selected and controlled no matter where they are located. A similar system, which may also be connected to the network, will be installed onshore at Krst. The 278-metre long sgard A vessel will have a storage capacity of 912.000 barrels and an oil processing capability of 201.000 bpd. Gas production from the sgard B platform is slated to start in year 2000 and will have annual export capacity of 12 billion cubic metres of gas. The platform will also be able to produce 41.000 barrels of oil and 94.000 bpd of condensate. sgards recoverable reserves are estimated at 830 million barrels of oil and 212 Bcm of commercial gas. In addition to sgard A and B, the development includes the sgard C storage ship with a capacity of 975.000 barrels of oil. The Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessel sgard A is set to sail from the Aker Stord yard on 22. November. Meanwhile, construction of the sgard B semi-submersible gas platform has just started. The hull is being built at the Daewoo yard in Korea, and will be transferred to Kvrner Rosenberg in Stavanger during August next year for mating of the topsides.
Hernis forwards a major Thank You to the OTC Exhibition Erik Ellefsen, one of Hernis founder Posidonia 98, Athens Greece Offshore Exhibition in Perth, Western Australia April 1998
Hernis will deliver the HE300 CCTV system including interface to the sub-sea camera system to each of the above drillships. The cameras will be strategically positioned to ensure top surveillance of all critical areas such as the moon pool, Derrick monkey board, Derrick crown, drill oor etc. The technically advanced Ex285 camera station approved for group IIC will be located in all hazardous areas, while the PT-30 and S9 stainless steel camera housing for safe area will be positioned in places like the engine & thruster rooms. Linking the whole system by using Hernis Multicable makes installation easy. It is possible to operate and monitor the system from several different locations onboard the vessel.
Hernis win new markets in the

Mexican Gulf

through drillship at Samsung
Five years ago, the Gulf was being written off and there was a mass exodus of rigs to other parts of the world. Then came the amazing transformation from the dead sea into a vigorous, vibrant and healthy location. When Samsung Heavy Industries won the order to build three of the worlds largest drillships, a joint venture between Conoco and Reading & Bates (the worlds largest deep sea oil eld development specialist company), Hernis got the CCTV contract. The rst vessel (H1220) will be dedicated to drill in Conocos deepwater Gulf acreage. The second drillship (H1231) is to be launched in the rst quarter of 1999 and will carry out a 30-month drilling programme for Conoco in the Gulf. The third vessel (H1255) will be delivered late 1999. The 103.000 DWT vessels are capable of drilling for oil and gas up to 8,000 metres below the ocean oor in water as deep as 3,000 metres. The $280 million each ultra-deep water dynamically-positioned drillships are designed to be environmentally friendly and meets the most stringent American Bureau of Shipping DPS-3 standards. A oating platform in the middle of the vessel contains a drilling rig and crude oil processing plant at least four times larger than on most other drill ships. The vessel is 221,5 metres long, 42 metres wide and 20 metres deep.

Hernis got the ISO-9001 approval from DnV
More information in the next issue.

New contracts

For the Hernis 200 system:
Godby Shipping, 2x Ro-Ro at J.J. Sietas Hitec ASA, Chiles rig surveillance VLCCs for BP, Samsung H1241-44
For the Hernis 250 system:
Hitec ASA Amethyst 1-6 rig surveillance Formosa Petrochemicals Olen 2 Petrobras Chern 1 (retrot)
For the Hernis 300 system:
Navion Drilling vessel, Samsung H1256 PGS, Ramform Seismic vessel no. 5 at Langsten S&B Woodside Petroleum, Goodwyn A platform (retrot)
Samsung Heavy Industries H1220, H1231 and H1255, the worlds largest drillships for Conoco and Reading & Bates. Hernis delivered the HE300 CCTV system. Ex285 cameras are used at the following areas: Moon Pool, Derrick Monkey Board, Crown Block, Drill Floor, Shale Shaker, Riser Hangoff, Pipe Deck and Cargo Pump Room. The PT-30 cameras are used at the following areas: Engine & Boiler Rooms and Radar Mast. There are xed cameras S-9 in the Thruster and Auxiliary Machinery Rooms
Nikolai von Stempel OHG, Germany
The company Nikolai von Stempel was established 41 years ago. The office is based in Hamburg close to the harbour. They have been working as agent for Hernis Scan Systems since 1992. At the moment they are four employees in the company; Dipl.Ing. Claus Kutscher, Nikolai von Stempel, Tim Kutscher and Elisabeth Witte. Tim Kutscher started working for the company 1 1/2 years ago, and has taken over the responsibility of Hernis products on the German market. The company has the agency for the following companies: Ameron B.C. (The Netherlands), Hernis Scan Systems (Norway), RDM de Rotterdamsche Droogdok Mij B.V. (The Netherlands), Saab Marine Electronics (Sweden), Saab Tank Control (Sweden), Scanjet Tankcleaning (Sweden), Sabroe Controls (Denmark), Mafo Holtkamp, MSE Malaysia Shipyard (Malaysia). The most important contract achieved on behalf of Hernis Scan Systems is the Jos L. Meyer Yard, 3x Cruise vessel for Celebrity Cruises. The last contract is for two Ro-Ro vessels for Godby Shipping at J.J. Sietas Shiffswerft achieved this summer.
Hernis Agent in Germany; Nikolai von Stempel , Tim Kutscher and Claus Kutscher
Hernis Crane Camera Eye in the Sky
This is the perfect solution for the Crane Operators. With its hydraulic damper it provides a stable picture of all the blind spots previously hidden for the Crane operator. The camera is Exdcertied for Zone 1 and 2 with high IP-rating and is especially constructed for the Marine & Offshore environment. Colour Camera and Monitor is being used to ensure best possible picture and by offering a selection of monitor sizes this equipment will suit any cabin. Additional camera for the winch is optional.

20" LCD Exp display for Goodwyn A platform Size: 660x610x 220 mm (HxWxD)

LCD Monitor

The price on quality LCD monitors are now such that they can compete with traditional monitors, specially in areas where size is essential. Hernis has developed several Exp enclosures in which 10, 14 and 20 LCD screens are used. The display resolution is 640x480 or 1024x768 pixels, depending upon display type. The screens can be supplied in both PAL and NTSC formats. The Exp monitors can be supplied with either Ex or safe area purge controller. The Exp enclosure can be delivered with or without our OK 303 or OK 203 keyboard.
purchases made through their Houston office. Hernis will deliver the HE300 CCTV system consisting of EX285 Camera stations for hazardous areas certied for Zone 1 and 2. The system will be integrated with the TV system onboard the RBS-6. The total value lays somewhere between NOK 6 - 8 mill including options.

Erik Ellefsen

Erik Ellefsen, John Are Nor and Arild Hammer founded AS Hernis in March 1982. The companys main production was capsules and surveillance cameras for maritime environment as well as systems for pipe inspections. Erik is the only one still with the company. Prior to Hernis, Erik started working for Golar at the Ship-window department where he was a Problem Solver, which ment a lot of travelling. After founding Hernis Erik designed the best-seller camera-station Ex 280 APT. His position within the company today is to co-ordinate and supervise the Electronic Department. Erik (51) is happily married with two children (boys).
Erik Ellefsen, one of the founding fathers of AS Hernis
Posidonia 98, Athens Greece
Hernis was also present at Posidonia 98. It was a lot of visitors at the exhibition which was the biggest event ever at Posidonia. We introduced our CCTV equipment to several major shipping companies, and expect to receive orders in the near future based upon the contacts made at Posidonia.
Hernis Scan Systems forwards a major Thank You to the OTC Exhibition
As a direct result of exhibiting at the OTC Exhibition in Houston earlier this year, Hernis Scan Systems landed a major CCTV (Closed Circuit Tele Vision) letter of intent for the RBS-6 Project. Being at the right place with the right equipment, and seeing the right people at the right time made business look easy. The RBS-6 which is being built at Hyundai Heavy Industries in Korea had all their
Offshore Exhibition in Perth, Western Australia, April 1998
Hernis Scan Systems exhibits with the Australian agent, Western Advance Pty. in Perth on the 30th of March to the 2nd April at the Offshore Western Australia. The layout and venue of the exhibition was very good, but unfortunately the visitors attendance was not as high as expected. After the exhibiton Hernis received the retrot contract for the Goodwyn A platform surveillance.

Area Sales Manager Jan Kleivene and Houston Agent Jrgen Sletten at OTC Exhibition.
Hernis Scan Systems AS manufactures CCTV (closed circuit television) systems for offshore and other petroleum related installations. Established to produce CCTV systems for marine environments in 1982, the company is wholly owned by Silvermines Plc., which is listed on the London Stock Exchange. Hernis has appointed agents around the world. Agent:

HERNIS Scan Systems AS

P O Box 74, N-4817 His, Arendal, Norway, Phone +10, Fax +28 Singapore office: Loyang Offshore Supply Base, Tel: +9068, Fax: +3822 e-mail: cctv@hernis.no Internet: www.hernis.no
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