INDUSTRY NEWS
RESTRATA SIGNS INTEGRAL DMCC AS STRATEGIC PARTNER FOR SUPPLY CHAIN PROJECTS IN THE GCC
Situational Awareness and Telematics provider Restrata has signed an agreement with Integral DMCC, a consultancy company specialising in Management Consultancy Services and Project Management for the Logistics and Supply Chain sector.
VP of Situational Awareness and Telematics at Restrata, David Nicholls explained: “Margareta AbuRas and her team at Integral have a wealth of experience spanning 20+ years in the Middle East Supply Chain market. Integral are renowned for their innovative approach to delivering improvements in business efficiency. OBI Telematics, a Restrata solution, houses the regions most advanced supply chain telematics technology. When you look at the two businesses, both at the tip of the innovation spear, the synergy is obvious. We have already on-boarded our first joint client in the UAE and extremely excited about our combined prospects for the future.”
In the UAE, the Logistics and Transport industry is under pressure to comply with a government drive for improved safety on the road. At a recent briefing event hosted by Restrata in Dubai, Mr Nicholls told attendees “In 2016 the number of deaths on UAE roads rose from 675 in 2015 to 725, representing 5.5 deaths per every 100,000 people. The Government aims to reduce this to 3 by 2021.”
There has been a movement towards the implementation of new legislation in recent months, affecting both businesses and the public alike, which encourages those in the transport and logistics sector to take a more proactive role in encouraging “good” driver behaviour such as wearing a seatbelt, staying within the speed limits, routinely checking vehicle maintenance and now tyre pressure monitoring. The Emirates Authority for Standardisation and Metrology (ESMA) recently revealed that they plan to enforce the compulsory installation of digital tyre monitoring technology by as early as Q4 2017.
It’s not just safety, Fleet Managers are under increasing pressure to enhance efficiency and improve the business bottom line, many are now turning to technology to meet their goals. Traditionally in a region where the cost of fuel is much lower than in the likes of Europe or the USA, there has been a tendency ‘not to worry’ about fuel consumption, however Diesel Fuel prices are in fact on the rise in the UAE, increasing from 1.6 dhs per litre in May 2016 to 1.97 dhs per litre in May 2017. As such, it is becoming an important consideration in the breakdown of the job price, especially in an increasingly competitive market.
Fleet technologies such as vehicle telematics can dramatically help organisations with all of these challenges and more. Improved fleet safety often leads to a lower cost fleet. however, it is important to tailor a solution to meet the needs of the business and, it is recommended that the organisation is supported with a detailed implementation programme to ensure success. Restrata have been successfully delivering fleet technology projects in the region for 10+ years with many of the world’s leading organizations.
Margereta AbuRas, Managing Director of Integral DMCC explained: “Investing in technology is not enough, the on boarding of this technology, day to day management and interaction with the fleet data is key to achieving success. Costs for Supply Chain companies in Dubai have risen by around 9% since 2016, this is a direct result of diesel price increases, labour costs and locally imposed tariffs. We have witnessed vast returns on investment from the effective implementation of fleet technology, a direct result of improved safety and efficiency. We are excited to enter this partnership with Restrata, who bring global expertise and technology solutions to the region”.
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BLUESTREAM SECURES ANNUAL IRM CONTRACT OF TOTAL E&P NETHERLANDS
Following an intensive tendering process, Den helder-based Bluestream has been awarded the 2017 Inspect Repair and Maintenance contract with Total E&P Nederland B.V. for 36 offshore sites. This contract strengthens the position of Bluestream as one of the leading service providers of innovative inspection services to the oil, gas and offshore wind market.
The contract is part of a long term frame agreement and is a continuation of the long- standing relationship between Bluestream and Total EP that has been in place since 2009. The work scope covers the subsea inspection of 29 platform structures and seven free standing domes on the North Sea Dutch Continental Shelf. Additionally an experienced Bluestream rope access team will inspect structures of the topsides which are at locations difficult to access with standard equipment.
With the offshore operations to be completed this summer, Bluestream teamed up with Vroon Offshore Services as her maritime partner utilising the Dynamic Positioning class2 vessel ‘VOS Sugar’.
Bluestream will execute the complete inspection and cleaning work in two phases. During the first phase Bluestream’s own fully equipped Inspection Class Seaeye Tiger ROV and the Compact Work Class Seaeye Cougar XT ROV will be used, while a team of qualified inspection divers will be deployed during the second phase.
Adriaen Winckers, responsible for Business Development at Bluestream: “We have successfully supported Total’s operations for eight consecutive years now and are delighted to have been selected again to continue and strengthen this working relationship. The contract demonstrates confidence in our ability to deliver challenging inspection projects. With input and in close cooperation with TOTAL E&P, we raised the bar of professionalism in our in-house inspection department considerably over the last few years and by doing so we have put in a strong and fully dedicated foundation that manages the entire workflow from preparations through to final reporting.”
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www.sosmagazine.biz | September 2017
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