OOS
INTERNATIONAL
COMPANY
August 13th, 2024
OOS Aquaculture, a subsidiary of the international group Overdulve Offshore Services (OOS), has selected the Oriental region (Ras Al Ma) for the site of its test semi-submersible farm (SMF) designed for offshore mussel farming. The project aims not only to improve mussel farming infrastructure but also to enhance proactive measures to optimize the aquaculture sector, ensuring a sustainable and efficient future for mussel cultivation.
April 23th 2024
OOS is now taking the next step by partnering with Aquamossel-Triton V.O.F. based in Yerseke. Aquamossel-Triton will support OOS with the cultivation process, monitor of mussel growth, and oversee the final harvest and sale of the mussels. Aquamossel-Triton is the largest mussel processor in Yerseke and holds about a third of the fresh mussel market.
April, 2024
OOS International BV is pleased to announce the signing of a high-volume contract with Pemex Mexico for the construction and operation of the Wet Sour Gas Compression Station at ECO Paredon, enabling back pressure reduction to the Quesqui field, Phase 2. To realize this project, a consortium has been established between OOS International BV, Ardica Construcciones SA de CV, and Omegas SA de CV.
April 10th 2024
On April 10, 2024, the launch of the test-SMF, named OOS Madelief, took place in Middelburg in the presence of invitees from both the Mussel industry and government. For this pilot, OOS SMF B.V. has developed a test-SMF, which will examine various aspects of the final SMF, including technical details and the growth of mussels offshore. A real time test is the next important step in the development process, which will be conducted in the Borssele wind farm for which a permit was previously issued.
November 28th 2023
New player OOS Aquaculture strategically strengthens its position by opening an office at Saidia Marina, Morocco. This in addition to acquiring two pontoons forms a foundation for an innovative development of the aquaculture infrastructure.
The model test of the Semi-Submersible Mussel Farm in the Deltares test facility in Delft was completed successfully. OOS SMF B.V. asked Deltares to evaluate their concept for a Semi-Submersible Mussel Farm (SMF) through physical model testing. Most important questions for Deltares related to the mussel lines and in particular: motion behavior of the lines, The force of the lines generated by waves and its influence on the platform, the influence of the lines on current and flow rate in the middle of the field and possible reduction of nutrient supply.
OOS Aquaculture Morocco aims to expand the SMF project to other countries along the Mediterranean. This visionary endeavour will generate significant employment opportunities as well as stimulate valuable cross-cultural collaboration between Zeeland and Morocco
OOS SMF, part of the OOS group, is proud to participate in the initiative ULTFARMS. ULTFARMS: Revolutionizing Aquaculture and Restoring Marine Space with ULTFARMS: The Launch of the Circular Low Trophic Offshore Aquaculture Project in Wind Farms.
November 29th 2022
OOS SMF B.V. is in the final phase of the development of a semi-submersible mussel farm (SMF) for the cultivation of mussels in the North Sea and/or other offshore areas. In combination with offshore wind farms under development this offers many great opportunities and is fully aligned with the government’s wishes to use the offshore windfarm areas for multiple activities. Mussels are traditionally grown in sheltered waters such as the Oosterschelde in the Netherlands. However, the production of mussels in these areas is declining rapidly due to changing regulations and environmental/physical influences. Growing mussels at sea is therefore “The” solution to maintain and increase production and is also aligned with the current developments in the food transition, reducing CO2 emissions while creating a better and new environment for sea life.
July 28th 2022
OOS International BV and CIMC/ Ocean Challenger are pleased to announce that they have been awarded a 4-year contract for the Flotel OOS Tiradentes by Petrobras. The new contract will start in Q2 2023 in continuation of the present contract.
The OOS Tiradentes, named after a national Brazilian hero who stood up for independency, is currently working in Brazil for Petrobras, and has achieved continuously the highest client performance rate “EXCELLENT”. The new contract award is the result of an excellent performance, combined with a strong local and corporate support.
The OOS Tiradentes is a deep water semi-submersible accommodation vessel built to UK-HSE standards. She is equipped with an advanced telescopic gangway, DP class 3 system for positioning and accommodation capacity for 600 persons with residential conditions at 5-star hotel requirements.
This new contract will enable OOS to strengthen its position in Brazil.
For further information about this press release, please contact the Communications Department of OOS International: communications@oosinternational.com.
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Picture: The OOS Tiradentes connected to a Turret moored FPSO of Petrobras
March 10th 2022
Serooskerke based offshore company OOS wants to buy cruise ship for accommodating Ukranian refugees
An ocean cruise ship that can accommodate nearly 2,000 Ukrainian refugees. Moore it at the quay in Vlissingen and Zeeland fulfills the urgent appeal of the cabinet in one fell swoop. Offshore company OOS International has already come a long way with this plan.
The idea comes from the think tank of the Veerse party “Hart voor Veere”, of which Leon Overdulve, the CEO of OOS is also part. He already has some cruise ships in mind the company could buy or rent to accommodate Ukrainian refugees.
OOS International is looking at, among other things, the former Superstar Libra, which is docked in Germany after the owner went bankrupt.
March 9th 2022
Permission to install the OOS Cees Leenaars mussel farm in the North Sea
Offshore company OOS has been given permission to install a mussel farm within the Borssele wind farm: first step for mussel cultivation in the North Sea.
Cultivating mussels in wind farm Borssele 3: Offshore company OOS International in Serooskerke is allowed to start a mussel farm between the wind turbines.
A new branch of the company, OOS SMF, recently received a permit from the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management. This makes the Zeeland offshore company the first to be allowed to undertake fishing activities within an offshore wind farm. However, OOS will not do this completely on its own. It leaves the cultivation of hanging culture mussels to a group of Zeeland mussel farmers.
Monday 08 November 2021 marks a milestone of two years Lost Time Injury (LTI) free for the FRIDA I. It goes beyond saying that this is a huge achievement. It shows leadership and commitment from everybody involved: on board of FRIDA I, shore base in Ciudad del Carmen and home office in the Netherlands.
The first two years have been extremely busy and demanding for most of the crew. Typically, after an inter country mobilization, extended shipyard period, Covid-19 pandemic people movement impact and start-up with a new client we had to catch up on PM’s, start the in-between-well maintenance and adapt the rig to client requirements.
All above mentioned activities, and a lot more, have been accomplished safely and in a timely matter.
Our dedicated crews have worked hard and all efforts made have paid off: 730 days with an average of 25700 man hours/month, LTI-free!
The great efforts shown by the crew, the commitment to the operations, makes OOS quite confident about our ability to overcome any challenges in the future.
It speaks for itself that it has not been a walk in the park. Technical issues, minor injuries and small incidents have been a wakeup call. Regardless this, taking lessons learned and making corrective actions got us where we are today.
That being said, every morning when you look in the mirror remember: “This person is responsible for its safety today.”
We all know it’s an everyday decision if we want to make the day a safe and efficient day again.
Safe for you, safe for me.
FRIDA I (Vessel Management Team)
October 26th 2021
The OOS Group has developed a Semi-submersible Mussel Farm (SMF) to grow mussels in the North Sea.
Mussels are traditionally grown in sheltered waters such as the Oosterschelde and the Waddenzee. However, due to a lack of nutrition in these waters, the production of mussels has declined enormously. Farming mussels in nutrition-filled seas can be a solution to maintain production.
In collaboration with the shellfish sector and mussel farmers, OOS SMF has developed the Semi-submersible Mussel Farm, suitable for growing mussels based on hanging culture at open seas.
By applying submersible technology, the breeding and harvesting location at open seas will be protected against waves and storms. A suitable location in deeper waters can be used for the largescale cultivation of mussels.
The design philosophy of the SMF is based on the floater/column design of the vessels OOS Serooskerke/Walcheren, enabling the SMF to be submersed in harsh environments at sea.
With this development, OOS SMF contributes to the maintenance and expansion of the shellfish sector, allowing multiple mussel farmers to use the SMF simultaneously with technical and logistical support from OOS.
The first unit, the OOS Cees Leenaars will measure 76 mtr. by 32 mtr. and wind, solar and current power supply is implemented to allow charging of the supply vessels collecting and transporting the mussels onshore. With this technology, OOS aims for Zero Co2 emissions.
In 2022, a pilot will start, and based on the outcome of this study the SMF will go into production. The expectation is that multiple “mussel farms” can be implemented along the coast of Zeeland.
Continual improvement in Health, Safety, Environment and Quality is our prime focus. The company will strive for a Zero Lost Time Injury workplace, minimize risks and seek zero impact on the global environment.
We expect our managers to demonstrate HSEQ Leadership by setting a good example and provide coaching to pursuit safe operations offshore and onshore. This standard was proven by various departments within our organization during a 4-day external audit to renew all 3 ISO standards.
Recertification of the ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 was achieved and the merge to the new IOS 45001:2018 standard was accomplished.
Our performance was reflected by obtaining the certifications, International Safety Management Code (ISM), ISO 9001 (based on quality management system standard), ISO 14001 (environmental management standard) and ISO 45001:2018 for our organization.
After one year of operation under the new contract with Petrobras we are proud to announce that, the Tiradentes achieved a score of 100% of the Performance Evaluation Bulletin (Boletim de Avaliação de Desempenho), which resulted in the rating “Excellent”.
Right from the start of the new contract which included additional requirements, our offshore crew, onshore support team and CIMC worked closely to accomplish this performance, unique within the Petrobras fleet.
Despite all challenges of the Covid-19 restrictions, especially regarding crew changes and health & safety onboard, we managed to perform at the highest level possible.
Special thanks to Petrobras, for the huge effort taken to continue operations safely amidst a pandemic.
With new standards set and expectations created, we look forward to the Tiradentes’ next 12 months of operation.
Today another milestone was reached! The OOS Serooskerke is towed out of CMHI Shipyard to conduct the thruster installation and continue with sea trials in the waters around the archipelago Zhoushan. A special thank you to CMHI, Huisman, Thrustmaster, Kongsberg and Timothy Tan for working throughout the Chinese festive season. Also a big thank you for the continuous hard work and efforts of everyone who made this happen, despite the challenges that covid-19 has thrown at us.
We successfully load tested the Superfly Jib of our Offshore Mast Crane #1 on board our Semi-Submersible Heavy Lift Crane Vessel, OOS Walcheren. We used a barge as the test weight. The ballasting of the barge started at 9am in the morning and we completed the verification of the test weight with ABS Classification, Huisman and CMHI at around 11am. With the Superfly Jib installed, it allows us to lift different loads over 140 metres above sea level.
Over the last few months, construction and commissioning activities on OOS Walcheren has made huge progress despite the challenges posed by the global pandemic. Both offshore mast cranes (OMC) were successfully installed and load tested up to 2420 metric tonnes each using a barge load. This demonstrates the strong teamwork between OOS , China Merchants Heavy Industries and Huisman.
Each OMC (with wires reeved) was lifted by a 3000 metric tonnes crane floating barge and installed onto the OOS Walcheren in a single lift. The entire preparation and lifting operation took less than a day to complete but would never have been made possible without a detailed pre-lift plan and precise execution by the team. This includes weeks of preparation on the drawing table, online conferencing and on site surveys to finalize the weight estimation, lifting arrangement, risk assessment and project preparations.
Moving forward, the vessel will be busy with outfitting her offshore mast cranes with the super fly jib in August 2020, as well as working on her interior accommodation, marine and electrical systems.
A global decommissioning services consortium has substantially strengthened its capabilities with the addition of a specialist heavy lift vessel-owner operator, OOS International.
Dutch offshore services provider OOS International joins the already successful consortium, alongside industry leaders Lloyd’s Register and Worley, providing operators with fully managed end-to-end decommissioning, from late life through to post removal monitoring.
By pooling their considerable experience, global footprint and now heavy lift capabilities, the consortium has added further weight to its proven ability to reduce operators’ decommissioning burden, risk and cost, all through a single interface.
There’s still big business in offshore decommissioning but it carries risks An estimated £67 billion is expected to be spent on decommissioning globally over the next decade (Wood Mackenzie), with approximately £14 billion in potential decommissioning commitments over the next five years across Northwest Europe alone (source: Rystad Energy ServiceCube), costs which industry and the regulator have pledged to reduce.
Decommissioning, for many, remains an uncertain cost burden, potentially even more so in the current climate.” says Julie Copland, LR’s Decommissioning lead. “What is certain is that, with our combined expertise, unique ability to take well operatorship and duty holdership, and now ready access to heavy lift assets, our consortium can help operators across the North Sea, Gulf of Mexico and Asia Pacific reduce the risk and cost of decommissioning whilst safeguarding their reputation.”
De-risking removal and disposal for operators.
OOS’ fleet comprises of stable and dynamic semisubmersible dual crane vessels, the OOS Serooskerke and the OOS Walcheren, each have an accommodation capacity of 750 POB and a lifting capacity of 4,400 tons in waters up to 3,000 meters depth. In addition, the TBB OOS Zeelandia is equipped with two cranes with an impressive lifting capacity of 12,500T per crane.
Aligning assurance, project management, and safe, fit-for-purpose removal and disposal can make decommissioning daunting,” says Léon Overdulve CEO, OOS. “We already provide full turnkey decommissioning services. Now, as part of the consortium, we can provide economies of scale, reduce duplication of effort, adopt campaign approaches and enable schedule flexibility, further reducing cost uncertainty and scope for operators.”
John Cox, Global Decommissioning Lead, Worley [Intecsea], says: “As a consortium, we have completed successive offshore decommissioning projects, globally, from the Middle East and Asia Pacific to North America. We’ve supported operators and regulators with decommissioning and plugging and abandonment plans and guidelines, abandonment liability and expenditure evaluations. We’re actively involved in a number of full work scope provision projects. Operators see the value of our combined expertise across the full decommissioning lifecycle, because it works.”
OOS Group proudly introduces its new affiliate, OOS Catering. Offering decades worth of expertise in servicing offshore production and drilling operators in the worldwide Oil & Gas sector.
Francisco Faria, Catering Manager OOS Catering;
“OOS Catering’s team of professionals will focus on providing exceptional service solutions, ensuring the health and comfort of our clients crews. We understand that people are key in a successful business and that life at sea, often under challenging circumstances, can be made more comfortable with excellent catering and housekeeping. Tasty, nutritious food, clean living quarters and a good laundry service play an important part in job satisfaction whilst on a vessel. OOS Catering is committed to provide absolute quality towards the operational assurance of our clients, keeping in line with health, safety and environmental protection standards and procedures. “
To learn more about OOS Catering, please visit our website www.ooscatering.com or email us at info@ooscatering.com.
Yesterday, April 2nd, the gangway of the OOS Walcheren was successfully lifted and installed on the vessel. Great job team! Thank you Timothy Tan for the beautiful picture of the OOS Serooskerke and OOS Walcheren, moored side by side.
Final OMC installation on the OOS Walcheren. We are pleased to post that the last Offshore Mast Crane (OMC) was successfully installed on the OOS Walcheren at the CMHI Shipyard. Our on-site team was present to closely follow the installation and another perfectly engineered lift of the last 2200t crane. Well done team
New OOS International Affiliate: OOS Logistics B.V.
OOS Group is proud to announce our new affiliate, OOS Logistics B.V. The creation of this new affiliate is therefore also accompanied by the launch of a new website, www.ooslogistics.com. Hereby, we are happy to inform you that the OOS Logistics website is live.
OOS Logistics B.V. is an expert in doing business with Brazil especially in customs clearance. Anyone who has the experience of doing business with Brazil, knows all about the complexity of the administrative part of freight forwarding. Due to our many years of presence in Brazil, OOS Logistics B.V. has a solid base to help you with logistical challenges.
Through our head office in Serooskerke, the Netherlands, and our affiliate OOS Brazil, we can now swiftly arrange clearance of all types and sizes of goods, together with our specialized freight forwarding partners. This unique combination enables us to successfully import goods into Brazil and minimize delay at customs. If you would like to learn more about our services feel free to have a look at our website or get in touch via info@ooslogistics.com.
We would like to congratulate the OOS Tiradentes crew again due to the two years without any Lost Time Incidents. This, in combination with the excellent PMDF scores at Petrobras, proofs the safety culture on board is at an excellent level.
Thanks for the photo Rens de Haas! Rens has been Chief Engineer for OOS International for two years now. Let’s aim for the next two years without incidents!
Congratulations OOS Tiradentes.
OOS International’s onshore management team would like to congratulate the entire team on board of the OOS Tiradentes due to the two years without any Lost Time Incidents (LTI). This, in combination with the Excellent PMDF scores at Petrobras, proofs the safety culture on board is at an excellent level. Now let’s aim for the next two years without incidents!
The drilling semi-submersible Frida I departed Guanabara Bay, Rio de Janeiro on Saturday 9th November bound for her new project in Mexico. After a voyage of 40 days, and a short stop-over at Curacao, Frida I successfully arrived at Ciudad Del Carmen, Mexico, where the unit will be prepared for the upcoming operation.
Kudos to CMHI and Huisman for making the following happen;
Our factory tested 2200mt Offshore Mast Crane with reeved crane wires was installed on the OOS Walcheren in a single lift using a 3000mt dual hook floating crane. A perfectly engineered lift.
Well done team.
On behalf of CIM OOS Tiradentes, Mr Jose Marcio Vidal (Contract Manager OOS Brazil) received the safety award for completing another year without a Lost Time Incident (LTI) from the International Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC)
This award is granted to those associated offshore units which have operated 12 months without a LTI and the period runs from October 1st till September 30th the following year.
In 2017 the Brazilian chapter of the IADC allowed flotel and FPSO operators to participate as these offshore facilities have a lot in common with offshore drilling units and face similar offshore industry challenges. Since then OOS International has been an active member of the IADC and received two safety awards in 2018.
This year’s awards were presented to peers form the industry during a festive gala dinner where another year without a LTI is celebrated. In addition to CIM OOS Tiradentes other awards were given to Transocean, Ocyan and Etesco amongst others.
To receive this award is a recognition from the industry we work in, where safety is a must. Therefore Safety First.. Always!
Another milestone was reached when the keys to the new shore based office where handed over to OOS in Ciudad del Carmen, Mexico. With an additional warehouse and yard, these new quarters will be used to provide operational support to our latest addition, the offshore drilling unit ODN DELBA III.
The ODN DELBA III is a DP class 2 semi-submersible, soon to arrive in Mexican waters.
CEO Cor Selen: “”OOS has confidence in the new business vision of Pemex towards the future of the oil and gas activities in Mexico. This creates a lot of interesting business opportunities, and establishing OOS in Mexico will help OOS to grow our business””
On the morning of November 7th, the onshore and offshore management teams representing OOS Energy Rig Management B.V. proudly took over the Ships Management of the Semi-Submersible Drillship ODN DELBA III.
Upon completion of the handover, the office management and crew continued to prepare the vessel for her voyage to Mexico, which included the finalization of all required documentation and certification in accordance to the interim audits which were conducted and successfully passed.
The ODN DELBA III finally departed Guanabara Bay on Saturday 9th November bound for her new project in Mexico.
We are proud to announce the continuation of our high quarterly performance evaluations, presented by our client in Brazil, Petrobras. The OOS Tiradentes, our semi-submersible accommodation vessel, was graded “Excellent” with an overall score of 95.
With the continuation of these high statistics, we prove our consistency and dedication into unceasingly improving our services and management of assets to our client.
The “Contractor Evaluation and Performance Indicator” includes figures on procedures for Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ), safety statistics for personnel (Total Recordable Frequency Rates), and daily occurrences recorded in the vessels daily reports. It is nevertheless very important that zero accidents occur, that onboard personnel mobilization disruptions are below 10, and the occurrences of system and/ or equipment failure is reduced to a maximum of 20 items within said quarter.
With this score we demonstrate that OOS International delivers with distinction and will continue to do so. We would like to thank all onshore and offshore personnel in the achievement of this combined effort to receive this outstanding result!
On the 10th October 2019, the engines of OOS Walcheren were started. The OOS Walcheren is currently under construction at China Merchants Heavy Industries (Jiangsu) Shipyard.
The OOS Walcheren is the sister vessel of the OOS Serooskerke, which is presently undergoing the final stages of commissioning before heading out for sea trials. Her expected delivery is within Q1 2020.
The construction of OOS Walcheren commenced on the 24th May 2018 and it has taken 16 ½ months to start up her engines, which has bettered the OOS Serooskerke record by 10 days and less man-hours. The OOS Walcheren is on schedule with a 0.19% budget overrun. Many valuable lessons were learnt from the construction of the OOS Serooskerke, and preparations were made to ensure a smooth start of the engines with all the support of the auxiliary systems completed. The engine start-up would not have been possible without the hard work and dedication of the engineering team; without STX-MAN and the conscious efforts of the production and commissioning teams, this achievement would have been inconceivable. The team has worked endless nights together, with great spirit and collaboration to make this milestone possible. The piping systems had to be thoroughly flushed out and cleaned. The electrical systems had to be systematically checked to ensure all cables were terminated correctly and safely. The ventilation systems had to be cleaned, tested and run. The paintwork of the engine room compartment was touched up. STX had to spend numerous hours on site to perform the final checks and preparations to start the engines successfully. The OOS Walcheren is equipped with a SCR system to ensure the emission meets the tier 3 requirements.
It has been a long journey indeed!
504 days of construction
2.5 million man-hours spent
22,000 MT of steel used
212 blocks built
A lot of appreciation to the team and their big achievement. We wish them continuous success for the future milestones.
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Suppliers like OOS International BV are verified/ audited every 2 years. During the last verifying audit, OOS International BV improved it’s scoring / performance as follows:
Quality from 8.10 to 8.70
Health and Safety from 8.40 to 9.00
Environmental from 7.40 to 8.50
Competence & Training from 7.50 to 8.00
These verifying assessments are published on Achilles FPAL web-based platform for all buyers and members to review. Advanced Registration is valid for two years, where after a new audit will be arranged.
OOS International BV is proud in achieving this excellent result!
At 3pm (local time) on 18th July 2019, the OOS Walcheren was successfully undocked from CMHI (Jiangsu) dry dock. The undocking operation was a complicated and complex process due to the limited water depth, even though preparations for her undocking started months in advance. Compared to the undocking of her sister vessel the OOS Serooskerke, the undocking of the OOS Walcheren was quicker and more efficient, both in terms of cost and scheduling perspectives. The floodgates of the dock were opened on 16th July 2019 and the OOS Walcheren was afloat 2 days later. Along with the high tide, the OOS Walcheren was escorted out of the dry dock to the fanfare of several tug boats and a sparkling fireworks display. This marks a significant milestone for the OOS Walcheren, which has bettered the building progress record by 1 month of its sister vessel the OOS Serooskerke, compared to last year. She is now berthed alongside her sister vessel on the same quay. The OOS Walcheren will now spend subsequent months along the quayside, completing the systems commissioning as well as installation of the cranes, before she heads out offshore for her thruster installation and sea trials. Let’s us congratulate our team in China for their achievement and we look forward to the continued success of OOS Walcheren with continued zero loss time incidence on the project.
It has been 14 months since the steel cutting ceremony of OOS Walcheren. The OOS Walcheren will be launched from the dry dock of China Merchants Heavy Industries (Jiangsu) on 18th July 2019 with the undocking ceremony being held along the quayside on 24th July 2019.
The floodgates are expected to open on 16th July 2019 and the OOS Walcheren will be afloat as of the 18th July 2019. Along with the high tide, the OOS Walcheren will be escorted out of the dry dock to the fanfare of several tug boats and the sparkling fireworks display.
This marks a significant milestone for the OOS Walcheren, which has bettered the building progress record by 1 month of its sister vessel, the OOS Serooskerke, compared to last year.
The OOS Walcheren will then spend the subsequent months along the quayside, completing the systems commissioning as well as installation of the cranes, before she heads out offshore for her thruster installation and sea trials 10 months later.
Let’s us congratulate our team in China for their achievement and we look forward to the continued success of OOS Walcheren with continued zero loss time incidence on the project.
On July 8th 2019, the first Offshore Mast Crane onboard OOS Serooskerke completed a stringent test regime along the quayside of China Merchants Heavy Industry (Jiangsu). The testing was completed over a period of 2 weeks and included function test(s), cause and effect testing, load test(s) with various weights using different hoist, at different radius, and finally ended off with an overload test using a proof load of 2420mt on the main hoist slewing 360 degrees.
The second Offshore Mast Crane is expected to commence testing end of July and subsequently, the cranes will be prepared for offshore testing. Let’s congratulate the team comprising of OOS, CMHI, Huisman and ABS for making the test(s) a successful one.
Another “Excellent Contractor” evaluation awarded to OOS International!
We are proud to announce the continuation of our high quarterly performance evaluations, presented by our client in Brazil, Petrobras. The OOS Tiradentes, our semi-submersible accommodation vessel, was graded “Excellent” with an overall score of 95.
With the continuation of these high statistics, we prove our consistency and dedication into unceasingly improving our services and management of assets to our client.
On the 10th October 2019, the engines of OOS Walcheren were started. The OOS Walcheren is currently under construction at China Merchants Heavy Industries (Jiangsu) Shipyard.
The OOS Walcheren is the sister vessel of the OOS Serooskerke, which is presently undergoing the final stages of commissioning before heading out for sea trials. Her expected delivery is within Q1 2021.
OOS International, Serooskerke and Sagro, ‘s- Heerenhoek, both based in Zeeland, The Netherlands, have signed a joint-venture agreement named SAGROOS.
In this unique partnership both companies will excel in their distinctive specialisms. OOS International will generate a continues supply of steel to the yard of SAGROOS by executing the offshore removal and so-called “pick-up service” of steel offshore structures. Sagro, with all relevant experience and certification to execute the dismantling operations as per latest regulations and highest standards, will take care of the total dismantling, scrapping and recycling of steel structures “picked-up” by OOS International.
OOS International and CIMC Raffles are pleased to announce that they have been awarded a 5-year contract for the flotel OOS Tiradentes by Petrobras. The new contract will start Q3/Q4 of 2019.
OOS Tiradentes, named after a national Brazilian hero who fought for independence, is successfully working in Brazil for Petrobras and her current contact will end later this year. The new awarded contract is a result of excellent performance, competitive pricing, strong local support and contract management.
OOS International and CIMC Raffles are delighted to further strengthen their long and successful relationship with Petrobras, a highly valued customer and partner in an important industry.
On 27th November 2018, the engines of OOS Serooskerke were started. The OOS Serooskerke is being built in China Merchants Heavy Industries (Jiangsu). The vessel building contract is effective since 5th August 2016. After 10 months of engineering, the steel was cut on 28th June 2017.
The OOS Walcheren is the 3rd vessel using the asymmetric brace-less semi-submersible design within the OOS family. The OOS Walcheren has a total of 212 sub blocks which will be fully erected in the dry dock. After the erection is complete, the OOS Walcheren will boast an overall size of 138m in length and 81m in breadth. She will be staying in the dry dock for 8 months, where she will be carefully outfitted and assembled before undocking at the end of July 2019.
OOS Energy an offshore service provider from the Netherlands, part of the OOS Group, is extremely proud to announce that it has secured its first contract in Mexico.
The construction of OOS Walcheren (Hull number CMHI 163-2) started in China Merchants Heavy Industry (Jiangsu) on the 24th May 2018. The OOS Walcheren is the second newbuild Semi-Submersible Crane Vessel (SSCV) ordered by OOS International at China Merchants Heavy Industry to date. This vessel is identical to her sister vessel OOS Serooskerke which is currently under construction at China Merchants in Haimen and due for delivery in Mid 2019.
April 30th 2018 OOS International Group has revealed its new game changing Semi-Submersible Fast Floatel. After two years of engineering together with Leenaars BV and close discussions with oil majors, engineering contractors and evaluating several logistical challenges, OOS proudly announces the finalization of the basic design of the SSFF.
On February 7th, the naming and delivery ceremony for SSAV OOS Tiradentes has taken place at CIMC Raffles in Yantai. The OOS Tiradentes is a deepwater semi-submersible accommodation vessel built to UK-HSE standards and is ABS Habitability compliant. She is also equipped with an advanced telescopic gangway, DP class 3 system for positioning and accommodation capacity for 600 persons on board with residential conditions above 5-star hotel requirements. This unit can reach a speed of over 11 knots and allows DPS-2 operations under the closed bus-tie mode for reduction of energy consumption.
As of August, 28th, the OOS team in Macaé will be located in the former DOF Subsea office. The country management and staff moved into their new office. On August, 29th, our OOS team in Brazil resumed its services officially in its new premises. Our telephone numbers and email addresses remain unchanged.
OOS International has held an official steel cutting for the hull of its first of two large new build Semi-Submersible Crane Vessels, the OOS Serooskerke. The new build project is a joint venture between OOS International and major partner China Merchants Industry Holdings.
OOS International is proud of the progress it has made over the last year. The company is growing fast and expanding its team to continuously improve its services and support clients with the highest quality performance. For this reason, OOS International decided to move to a new office in Serooskerke, the beautiful monumental villa Welgelegen dated back to 1894, as our new headquarter and centre for overseas operations in the Netherlands.
Continuation of the high quartile performance evaluation by client Petrobras for both units, the OOS Gretha and OOS Prometheus.
Best in Maritime and Water Management 2015 at the National Business Success Award Show.
OOS International made it to the last top-ten successful Dutch companies and was one of the highlights of the NBSA event.
This achievement means a lot to OOS International, confirming we are successful and striving to provide excellent offshore services solutions and offer a turn-key solution to the final customer.
Top customer satisfaction rating, both hotel guests and charterer Contractor Evaluation and Performance Indicator (PMDF, Evaluation Performance Bulletin) OOS International scored on the third quarter of 2015 the highest score of 8.6 (out of 10) for both units OOS Gretha and OOS Prometheus.
In the middle of 2015, OOS International obtained the OHSAS 18001 (Occupational Health and Safety Assessment Series) certification.
OOS International has been recognized as the Pioneer in Zeeland, Province of the Netherlands. This Prize has a great impact in the development and growth in regional scale.
At the end of 2014, OOS International obtained the ISO 9001 (Quality Management System Standard) and ISO 14001 (Environmental Management System) certifications.
Recognising the importance of local onshore support, OOS International opened an office in Macaé (Brazil) and hired local professionals, integrating cultural awareness and expertise, as full -time employees.
In the second quarter of 2014, OOS Gretha and OOS Prometheus were delivered in Brazil and accepted by Petrobras, resulting that their 4-year charters in Brazilian waters actually commenced.
At the end of 2013, OOS International secured two 4+4 years charters with Petrobras for the delivery of two new build accommodation construction support semisubmersibles. Prior to the delivery of OOS Gretha and OOS Prometheus, CIMC Capital became an important partner of OOS International.
Strategic orientation and business development with a focus on tendering for contracts on a global scale. OOS International management decided to focus on the West African and Brazilian markets, with established client networks in Angola and Brazil.
OOS International was established in late 2009 with a vision to stay the pioneer within the offshore construction & accommodation industry, with the most modern, safe and reliable floatel fleet in the world to meet increased market demand. The company was formed by seasoned oil & gas professionals with a strong experience in conversion projects and the chartering business.