Demand soars for Goltens innovative crankshaft repair tool - Oslo, Norway November 22 2004

Keeping the offshore industry afloat takes an armada of unglamorous but vital service craft flat out. Ensuring the flotilla is always on call are the regions smaller yards, which have turned a quick - turnaround into an art form.

A key player in the Middle East, and with a global pedigree is Goltens. The firms has carved an important name for itself in the regional offshore repair sector, recently winning contracts ranging from FPSO power plant upgrades to turnkey main engine repairs and hull work for CGG Vertsas.,

Fred Van der Bijl, director of technical Services, Goltens Dubai Branch, told Oil & Gas Middle East that there still remained further scope to step up tailored services for the offshore industry, and this was his goal for 2009.

"Between 70 and 80% of our business in this region is coming from the oil an gas supply and offshore support vessels. However, the majority is related to vessels, since we are a ship repair company, and docking offshore support / supply vessels is our day to day businesses," says van der Bijl.

In addition to this work, the company has been expanding its portfolio of offshore specific work. "This can vary between a turn-key project and supply of spare parts. In terms of rig work these are mainly special repair projects, although recently we executed a turn-key project in Qatar where we supplied and installed two start - up generators on two rigs in situ."

The double whammy of a credit crunch and suppressed oil price has hit many business down the E&P supply chain hard, and van der Bijl says repair and maintenance is no exception. "There has been a noticeable shift for sure. Business from 2006 through most of 2008 was booming. If a company didn't make good business then did something wrong!"

But things are noticeably different. The enquiries have remained about the same, but getting the orders signed take more work now. From the owners there is certainly more shopping around going on, and people are hanging on for lower bids to come in,"  he explains.

Goltens World Wide spans 22 branches, and this combined experience has kept the team in Dubai well rooted despite the boom time. "The most important factor is to pay constant attention and never lose sight of the market. Adopting the right strategy is more than just doing well when the market is. Therefore we are still investing in our company assets and resources despite the slowdown."

Whilst Goltens are expecting less activity than has recently been the norm, the Middle East has much to be optimistic about, and investments are in the firm's infrastructure here, and in India are ongoing. "We are about to finish our workshops in Jeddah (KSA) and in Mumbai (India), and globally we are very excited about a huge facility in Vietnam."

The EPIC (engineering, procurement, installation and commissioning) contract for FPSOcean’s Deep Producer 1 vessel at Goltens’ yard and Dubai Drydocks has been a notable success.

"Our engine, electrical and fabrication departments were working around the clock to complete the entire design, pre - fabrication, outfitting and commissioning of a complete containerized emergency generator in a n impressive 67 days."

The project included the fabrication of two enclosures - one for the emergency generator and the second for the emergency generator control panels.

"In another offshore success we have been working on the largest FPSO in the gulf for last three years, where we managed a complete system conversion and modification, without interrupting the operation of the FPSO."

Goltens has grown in stature with the regional repair and refurbishment scene and has branches in Fujairah, Qatar and the Jeddah yard will so go operational. In Bahrain the company have a tenancy at the country's dry dock and fabrication facility ASRY.

"The Bahrain arrangement has been very successful, both for us and the yard, and we are looking at replicating this elsewhere in the region," he says. Generally, managing an offshore production plant is not an easy task, especially when maintenance and repair of parts are a daily business.. Mobilization of big items or parts of the plant to a workshop is a costly task and very time consuming which can lead to project delays. To solve this,
and build on recent success, Goltens will be ramping up the in-situ service it offers this year. Flange facing as an in-situ machining service, already covers up to to 4000 mm facing. Line boring of fitting bolt holes, gear-boxes, engines or hinging of any kind are other services which the firm can offer on board.

"We are acutely aware that our customers can only do business when their ship is sailing so whenever a ship needs a repair then time is one of the most important issues. It remains our priority to focus on the repair and work together with our customer to get the job done in the shortest time," he signs off.

Goltens company Limited, a leading provider of specialized repair, maintenance, reconditioning services and trading of engineering components for the worldwide shipping, offshore marine installations, industrial plants and power stations spread across 19 locations worldwide, has received the prestigious ISO 14001:2004 and OHSAS 18001:2007 certification in addition to ISO 9001:2000 already held since 1997 for it’s Dubai and Fujairah operations on 3rd September 2008. The certificate presentation ceremony was held in conjunction with a well attended Iftar party held at Dhow Palace Hotel, Dubai.  

Goltens is the only independent repair specialist to offer ship owners, managers and OEMs all-inclusive worldwide service. Each year over 1000 clients including ship-owners, shipyards, industrial plants and power stations, rely on Goltens to organize, plan and perform critical maintenance and repair work.





The Integrated Quality, Health, Safety & Environmental (QHSE) Management systems were analyzed and audited by a panel of Lead auditors from Det Norske Veritas (DNV), prior to the award of the certification-on Environmental Management System (ISO 14001: 2004), Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSAS 18001:2007) & recertification on Quality Management System (ISO 9001:2000). the DNV team put both operations through all the evaluation procedures and eligibility criteria.

Mr. Gunnar Haug, Managing Director of Dubai & Fujairah operations, said: “Goltens Co. Ltd. opted for the ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 endorsement, as the standards are widely acknowledged for environmental, health and safety management systems. The certifications stipulate how organisations need to implement effective mechanisms for the welfare of the employees as well as the communities in which they operate. They also indicate our commitment to good environmental practices and proactively implementing strategies, while providing a safe setting for our employees and sub-contractors.”

Mr. Paul Friedberg, President of Goltens Worldwide Service, said: “Goltens World Wide, with some 1200 employees and service stations in 19 different locations, is in a substantial globalization process these days, and Goltens in UAE is by far the biggest unit and works as a locomotive in this process. “Going global” is a difficult and complex process, but at least much easier to accomplish when the whole worldwide service network is using the same uniform integrated management system. Most of our customers operate internationally; therefore it is easier for them to refer to a service provider with service stations all singing from the same song sheet. The process however does not stop here. Furthermore, continual improvement of QHSE system performance as required by the certified management systems will be harnessed and translated to organizational excellence and business sustainability.”

Under the terms of the agreement, Goltens will acquire a large stock of spare parts and employees, who will continue to work at the company’s offices in Arendal, in Southern Norway. While the NLI Nyland production facilities are not part of the acquisition, NLI Nyland will continue provide services under a separate production agreement with Goltens.  

For more than 80 years, Nyland, once of Norway's leading manufacturer of low-speed diesel engines, has provided high quality spare parts for the most popular range of low speed marine diesels, providing approximately  27,000 cylinder liners for various shipping companies over the years. The company, which used to be owned by Aker Kvaerner, was sold to NLI Nyland in 2004, before being acquired by Goltens. Nyland Maritime generated more than USD six million in revenue in 2004. 

According to Preben Liltved, Goltens regional vice president (Europe) the acquisition of Nyland Maritime will help Goltens meet their increased need for engine spare parts. “As a global provider of ship service and repair, reliable access to quality spare parts is a vital part of our business,” he says. “Nyland Maritime will help us manage this issue more effectively.” 

Liltved notes that Nyland Maritime offers a broad range of engine parts, which includes cylinder liners, cylinder covers, piston crowns and piston skirts for low-speed marine diesels. “Soon, we will have available a complete list of engine spare parts which our network of global services centres will promote in the marine market.” he says. 

According to Nyland Maritime’s general manager, Tom Erik Johnsen, the two companies have a long history together. “The relationship between Goltens and Nyland Maritime has been built up over the last 25 years,” he says. “And we welcome the opportunity now to work more closely with them under the Goltens umbrella of companies.”  Johnsen says that the deal will improve the distribution of Nyland Maritime’s spare parts, while Goltens will be able to provide their customers instant access to quality parts in Singapore, Rotterdam and, Dubai, as well as other Goltens worldwide locations. 

Liltved notes that Nyland Maritime has complete control over the production process from start to finish, ensuring quality of all parts. The company’s facilities are also equipped to design parts according to individual specifications, quality and design, and all parts meet with relevant class specifications. Nyland Maritime also demands the same level of care from their suppliers, who are required to supply raw materials to meet or exceed the company’s high standards.

“We are confident that adding Nyland Maritime to the Goltens worldwide organisation will not only help us serve our customers more efficiently, but help us gain market share by having access to our own source of quality parts,” says Liltved.

Oslo, Norway, November 24, 2004: Goltens today announced that the company has performed 13 crankshaft repairs in a 12 month period using their innovative crankshaft repair tool.

Hans Jensen Lubricators goes worldwide with Goltens

Oslo, Norway, 25 November, 2002 – Danish cylinder lubrication specialist, Hans Jensen Lubricators A/S has awarded Goltens an “Authorized Service Provider” agreement for its line of cylinder lubricating equipment, featuring the leading lubrication technology, Swirl Injection Principal (SIP).

The agreement confirms Goltens’ strong market standing in the global ship repair and service industry and meets Jensen Lubricators’ demand for a trusted, worldwide service partner. Jensen Lubricators manufactures lubrication systems for 2-stroke engines and is a recognized supplier to leading diesel engine manufacturers.

“Jensen Lubricators manufactures state-of-the-art lubricators and a growing number of shipowners and operators are appreciating the advantages of this company’s SIP technology, i.e. considerable cylinder oil saving and low wear rates,” says Preben Liltved, vice president, Goltens Europe.

Says Liltved: “Installing and servicing Jensen lubricators perfectly matches Goltens’ business activity in the retrofit and diesel engine repair and maintenance service markets.”

“Goltens’ staff of trained technicians, engineers and mechanics are accustomed to the major makes of main and auxiliary diesel engines and are the optimal service partner”, says Thomas Jensen, vice president sales, Jensen Lubricators. He confirms that Goltens’ staff would undergo special training to undertake retrofit, service, and mounting jobs, when and where required.

Says Jensen: “Up to now, Jensen Lubricators has used its own skilled engineers for installation. But we felt that Goltens’ speed of service, worldwide network and skilled mechanical staff ensured proper performance of this type of work.”

Says Jensen: “We are convinced that clients are best served with specialists to undertake many jobs. Ships must depart on time with the job successfully completed. This agreement is made to ensure better service to our international customers.”

SIP lubrication can be installed as retrofit on all major engines, i.e. MAN B&W, Sulzer and MHI designed 2-stroke engines and, according to Goltens, there is huge growth potential for SIP in the retrofit market.

“SIP lubrication grants operating economy and is a must in the retrofit segment. Our focus will be to support shipowners with retrofit SIP systems on a worldwide basis,” says Liltved.

Says Liltved: “We are ready to undertake full retrofit responsibility and send our engineers to every corner of the world. We will also take part in sea trials when required to confirm that an installation and setting has been properly done.”

About the SIP system

Cylinder wear and cylinder lubrication oil consumption are essential parameters for the operating economy of large 2-stroke diesel engines. Products able to minimize cylinder wear and/or the consumption of cylinder oil are increasingly in demand. The SIP lubrication concept meets both of these demands. Tests have shown a potential of up to 50% cylinder oil savings without trade-off liner wear.

About Goltens

Goltens is a worldwide provider of specialized and general repair of ships. In addition it offers reconditioning, trading and supply services. Goltens worldwide staff of 900 consists of technicians, engineers, mechanics and competent business managers. Each year some 500 shipowners and operators choose Goltens as their preferred partner of repair services. Goltens worldwide network includes 17 offices and service centers spread throughout the Middle East, South East Asia, Europe and the USA. For further information about Goltens view: www.goltens.com

About Hans Jensen Lubricators

The company was established in 1917 and is a market leader in the development and production of cylinder lubrication systems for marine diesel engines. Centered around cylinder lubrication of 2-stroke diesel engines, Jensen Lubricators has developed a wide product range and accessories. The company operates under the requirements of a certified quality assurance programme according to ISO9001:2000. For further information about the Jensen Lubricators view: www.hjlubri.dk