Special Focus : ONS 2010


communities we are promoting skills transfer and the exchange of ideas,” says Ursin-Smith. Participants from more than 100 countries


are expected to attend ONS 2010 which, since its inception in 1974, has evolved into what is today regarded as one of the world’s leading energy meeting places. “It is neither our intention nor are we able


to ignore global energy needs and the fact that everyone must have access to energy. At the same time, together with the industry as a whole, we are respectful of the demands that we must set ourselves in terms of production and consumption,” says Ursin-Smith.


Renewable Energy Park Rewable energy is a key component of the future energy industry – an industry in which the environment, security of supply, and an ever- increasing energy demand present major challenges. Te focus on the importance of exploiting natural renewable energy sources is growing all the time, and in recent years this has resulted in major growth and development within this sector. Te value of the renewable energy technology market is expected to grow from today’s $104billion to approx. $467billion in 2017. Showcasing renewable technologies Renewable energy will be an important topic during ONS 2010. A separate Renewable Energy Park incorporated within the exhibition will focus


Lifting of heavy cargoes


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igLift Shipping specialises in the worldwide ocean transportation of heavy lift and project cargoes. The


company was founded in 1973. All manner of oversized and heavy cargoes have since been moved over the world. The BigLift fleet comprises nine heavy lift vessels equipped with their own heavy lift gear. Capacities range from 450 to 1400mt, and some have ro-ro capability for loads up to 2500mt. From the second half of this year,


seven new vessels will join the fleet whereby the maximum lifting capacity will increase to 1800mt. Staff in the office and on board


the vessels have many years of experience in handling all kinds of heavy lifts and project cargoes. Careful planning, engineering, coordination and supervision to ensure safe transportation, are all a matter of course. As most heavy lift cargoes are


quite unique, they require meticulous planning and coordination right down to the smallest detail. All data on cargo, locations of loading and of discharging are studied in the preparation phase, often even before a contract is actually booked. Many projects demand detailed operation manuals which must be approved by clients and warranty surveyors. Stowage and lifting plans are all prepared with its 2D and 3D CAD systems, whereas complicated lifting situations can be simulated step by step. Shipments include cargoes for the oil and the


Fig. 1. Happy Ranger placing deck-structures on a newly-built pier in Australia.


petrochemical industry, often long or very heavy items, offshore equipment such as topside modules, turrets,


Fig. 2 MV Transporter carrying two ferries from Norway to Greece.


reels, and buoys, generators, transformer and windmills for the power industry and also port equipment, such as cranes, container cranes and transtainers. Cargoes can be rolling stock, such as draglines, trains or locomotives or floating equipment such as ferries and yachts. Also complete plants are loaded in modular form and taken to sometimes rather uninhabitable places in the world. l


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attention on the challenges and opportunities in field of renewable energy. Te park will provide a unique opportunity for companies who wish to showcase their renewable technologies and solutions to an audience of more than 40 000 visitors from the global energy industry. Te park will act as a knowledge exchange arena and will provide a meeting place for potential future business partners and clients in the renewable energy sector. Technology transfer between the space and energy


sectors can result in new businesses, new jobs and new technologies. During this year’s ONS you will


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