Fugro Pioneer second of three vessels to be delivered to Fugro in 2014

Fugro has taken delivery of the second of the three Fugro Offshore Coastal Survey Vessels (FOCSV) being built by Damen. The Fugro Pioneer is a compact, survey ship capable of undertaking a wide range of survey, monitoring and inspection operations.

The vessel is designed for a variety of survey and inspections duties including light geotechnical work, environmental baseline surveys, monitoring and inspection, and moon pool deployments. Diesel electric propulsion delivers excellent economy at all speeds.

Versatile and adaptable
Fugro Pioneer is the second of three survey vessels ordered by Fugro for delivery in 2014. Each will be operating in a different part of the world and so they have been adapted for the individual environments in which they will work. The operating company is a specialist in the acquisition of the full spectrum of survey data and so the vessels have been tailored to be adaptable for a wide range of tasks.

Fugro Pioneer is the second vessel to be built directly by Damen for Fugro. However, the two groups have worked together on a number of refits in recent years and in the process have built a relationship based on trust and mutual understanding.

Deep Sea Mooring (DSM), a leading provider of mooring solutions, is expanding its international footprint with the opening of a new office in Perth, Australia. The facility, which will officially open 8 October, will provide sales and technical support to customers across Australasia.

To support its mooring operations, the company has also secured a 13,000m² yard in Karratha, 1500km north of Perth, which is a main access point to major oil and gas developments offshore Western Australia.

DSM CEO, Åge Straume, says the company has confidence in Australia's future as a key global player in the offshore oil and gas industry.r and size of developments offshore Australia has created a steady market for drilling rigs," he explains, noting, "and with the local industry's increasingly stringent standards we believe there's now a strong foundation for long-term growth and success.

"Companies operating in Australia are very QHSE oriented," Straume adds, "so they understand the benefits of quality mooring equipment, smarter mooring solutions and performing pre-laying in order to maximize uptime. This fits our profile and our offer is tailored to meet that market demand head on."

Testament to this conviction is the 7000 tons of mooring equipment in transit to the Karratha yard. The company has already procured most of the equipment heading for Australia, which has a value of USD 30m, bringing the total value of its rental pool up to more than USD 125m. The equipment used in DSM's Australian operations will be optimized for local hard-rock geological formations.

"We will also bring our unique combination of planning tools, logistics systems and patented RFID electronic marking on all equipment," Straume states. "These proven innovative systems reduce operational time, impacting positively on safety and efficiency standards."

Expansion into the Australian market comes off the back of a track record of success on mooring projects around the world and in particular in the North Sea, where the company honed its advanced technology and harsh environment experience. Recent DSM developments of note include project wins with Repsol and Maersk Drilling.

The Australian subsidiary, Deep Sea Mooring Australia Pty Ltd., will initially employ nine people, led by Managing Director, Barry Silver, who brings over 16 years of experience in the mooring industry.

"Our regional contacts report that they see a real need for increased competition in the Australian market and welcome our arrival. We bring proven expertise, innovative technology and a fresh perspective to the industry here, and we believe that's a compelling business proposition for this exciting, dynamic marketplace," states Silver.

First orders for Semco Maritime Rig Projects at Invergordon, UK: Orders for equipment and upgrading of two Prospector Drilling jack-up rigs and Norwegian operated semisubmersible rig Songa Dee.

At the beginning of the year Semco Maritime entered into a strategic partnership with the Port of Cromarty Firth to establish a center for rig upgrades at Invergordon in UK. The first solid orders have now been awarded: In the course of the next months, Semco Maritime will complete various scopes of work on two Prospector Drilling jack-up rigs and the semisubmersible rig Songa Dee.

Two Prospector Drilling rigs
Rig operator Prospector Drilling has chosen Semco Maritime to complete final installations at Prospector 5, a new state-of-the-art jack-up drilling rig. Prospector 5 will see follow-up installation of client supplied equipment for the rig's first assignment. Moreover, minor installation work is to be performed on another Prospector Drilling rig, Prospector 1.

Songa Dee (photo)
The 112 by 80 meters wide Norwegian operated semisubmersible rig Songa Dee is now moored at the Invergordon facilities deep water quay Queens Dock, with various electrical, structural, mechanical and pipe-work scopes to be performed over the next 60 days.

Frank Hall, General Manager Semco Maritime UK:

"Songa Dee is a good example of the type of large rigs that Semco Maritime is able to handle at the deep water facilities at Invergordon. The three orders bode well for our ambition to be the preferred leading provider of rig upgrades in the North Sea region."

As well as Songa Dee, the two Prospector Drilling rigs have arrived at Invergordon, and the Semco Maritime crew of approximately 60 rig upgrade specialists has commenced the work simultaneously at all three rigs.

Center for rig upgrades
The promising start for the newly established Semco Maritime rig yard facility is, not least, a result of a successful and seamless cooperation with the Port of Cromarty Firth.

Bob Buskie, Chief Executive of the Port of Cromarty Firth:

"We are pleased to support Semco Maritime's activities in Invergordon. The Port of Cromarty Firth is transforming, expanding and investing in facilities at Invergordon, particularly within logistics and agency services as well as new warehousing facilities, office buildings and expansion of laydown and storage areas."

For more than 40 years, the Invergordon area in Northern Scotland has delivered engineering work and support for the North Sea's energy sector. With its strategically important location and its position as Scotland's deepest harbor, the port has handled more than 650 rigs through the years.

The new compressor in operation on the Kvitebjørn field in the North Sea from 17 September will increase production there by 220 million barrels of oil equivalent and extend the field's lifetime with eight years.

The compressor will help boost recovery rate and accelerate production on the Kvitebjørn field. (Photos: Harald Pettersen)

The new compressor contributes to an increase in the recovery rate at the Kvitebjørn field from 55% to 70%. "These are very profitable barrels, which make a considerable contribution to wealth creation on the Norwegian continental shelf.

Increased production and extended lifetime for the field also provides increased ripple effects across the entire value chain," says Kjetil Hove, senior vice president for operations in Development and Production Norway in Statoil.

Valuable modules
The compressor project is making a substantial contribution to the increased recovery of gas resources from the field, which has increased its reserves by 50% since the plan for development and operation was submitted in 2000.

The extra barrels from the compressor are equivalent to a medium-sized, separately developed field.

"Many people don't realize that these relatively small modules are able to contribute as much or more value as new fields and that they cost much less to develop because the platform is already in place," explains Statoil brownfield projects senior vice president Terese Kvinge.

The reason why the new compressor is being installed on a field that has been in production for some years is that pressure in the reservoir has gradually fallen as the oil and gas has been produced. By lowering the pressure on the platform, more can be produced.

The compressor module was built by Bergen Group Rosenberg (now Rosenberg Worley Parson Group) in Stavanger. The 1000-ton module was lifted into position during the summer of 2013.

This is the first phase of pre-compression on Kvitebjørn, but space has been left in the new module for a potential second pre-compression phase as well.

Kvitebjørn value chain
Rich gas and condensate (light oil) from Kvitebjørn are piped to Kollsnes near Bergen and Mongstad further north respectively.
After processing at Kollsnes, the dry gas is piped to continental Europe. The separated NGL is transported by pipeline to the Vestprosess plant at Mongstad for fractionation into propane, butanes and naphtha.

Condensate travels through the Kvitebjørn Oil Pipeline, which ties into the Troll Oil Pipeline II to Mongstad.

NYC-based PIRA Energy Group reports that PIRA is cautiously optimistic the global economy will withstand the Fed's policy shift. In the U.S., stock build slows. In Japan, crude runs perk up, crude stocks draw. Specifically, PIRA's analysis of the oil market fundamentals has revealed the following:

World Oil Market Forecast, September 2014
PIRA is cautiously optimistic the global economy will withstand the Fed's policy shift and lift into next year with growth above trend. Despite this, and a rebound in oil demand growth, oil market balances are forecast to deteriorate in 2015. Low first half 2014 stocks hid blemishes but now that inventories have rebuilt.

U.S. Stock Build Slows
Overall inventories increased this past week with crude stocks declining, while product stocks increased. The product inventory increase was 4 million barrels greater than the week earlier as reported demand fell, product imports increased and runs were trimmed. Runs were higher than PIRA forecast as the industry ran just about every bit of capacity it could to take advantage of attractive margins before capacity goes down for maintenance.

Japanese Crude Runs Perk Up, Crude Stocks Draw

Crude runs rose and crude imports declined such that crude stocks drew. Finished product stocks continued rising. A good part of the rise has been in kerosene, which is strictly seasonal. But gasoline and gasoil have also posted modest stock builds. Refining margins remain soft.

Latin America Oil Market Forecast
Latin American refining capacity is constrained in 2014 by refinery maintenance leading to increased product import growth and higher crude exports, particularly in the 4th quarter. Latin American economic growth prospects have been ratcheted down in the last few months. With slower demand growth and returning/expanded refinery capacity next year, product import growth will not be as strong. Nearly all other Latin American countries are also seeing substantial product imports from the United States which supplies about 80% of regional import needs for diesel.

Asia Leads World LPG Markets Lower
November propane FEI futures fell 5.1% to $821/MT, the lowest price in six weeks. The markets are posturing for tomorrow's announcement of October contract prices by Aramco. The latest CP futures markets are betting that propane CPs are lowered by $10/MT, while the weighted average of September trading indicates that prices could remain unchanged from September at $745/MT. Butane's premium to propane was stable in September, falling $3 to $34/MT.

Ethanol Prices Plummet
The downward spiral in U.S. ethanol prices accelerated, with values pressured by soaring inventories, weak consumption, and higher production. Cash margins for ethanol manufacture declined for the fifth straight week to the poorest value since February.

The information above is part of PIRA Energy Group's weekly Energy Market Recap - which alerts readers to PIRA's current analysis of energy markets around the world as well as the key economic and political factors driving those markets.

Aberdeen-based wireline and well intervention technology specialist Wireline Engineering has further expanded its operations in South East Asia, initially investing over £150,000 in a new service base in Kuala Lumpur, and significantly increasing its personnel in the region.

The new 1600 square foot storage and maintenance facility will be managed by Jimmy Chong, who has joined the local team as Service Manager in Kuala Lumpur. Jimmy has a wealth of experience in well intervention equipment and services, as well as wireline field operations.

Wireline Engineering Chairman Bill Petrie said: "South East Asia is seen as a key development opportunity for the company and we are currently enjoying significant regional growth. The ongoing investment in new premises and personnel will greatly improve the support we are able to offer our customers as our activities expand.

"Having our own facility will also allow us to introduce and support new technologies that we have previously been unable to offer in Malaysia. That is good for us and good for our customers across the region.

"We have also been increasing our technical sales team based in Malaysia. We currently have five staff located in KL and, for the first time, we also have a sales manager based in Miri to provide closer support to our customers in East Malaysia."

Wireline Engineering has plans to increase its staff by three over the next year and is currently preparing to move into larger office premises in KL to facilitate this growth.

Wireline Engineering develops original well intervention and completion technologies for the oil and gas industry worldwide.

The company was established in 1998 and its headquarters are located in Aberdeen, Scotland. It has international offices in the Americas, Middle East and Far East and employs 40 people worldwide.

Modeled After Innovative Gulf of Mexico Terminal Hub, C-Port

Officials representing the Edison Chouest Offshore family of companies are announcing that construction has begun on a massive logistics support base and naval repair shipyard for its own vessels at the Port of Açu, located in São João da Barra in northern Rio de Janeiro-RJ, Brazil.

Ten Covered Slips

Nine 25.2 m wide regular slips, each with two 25-ton overhead cranes; one 38.4 m wide heavy lift slip with two 100-ton overhead cranes

574,200 m2 Total Area

In addition to the covered slips, the straight docks provide more than 525 linear meters, which can easily accommodate five large platform supply vessels (PSVs)

Repair Area

Located in the south breakwater of Açu Port's Terminal 2, B-Port will feature a floating dry dock with a lifting capacity of 13,700 MT

Strategic Location

B-Port is located near the growing Campos Basin

Vessel Support

Inside and out, B-Port can fully support 15 vessels simultaneously

Chouest Signs Agreement with Prumo Logistica!

In April 2014, the two companies signed the initial lease for the port property, recently amending the agreement to include a total area of 574,200 square meters, if all future contract options are exercised. "We are already investing to meet the current demand of our international customers and new bids in the industry, and our unit at the Port of Açu is essential for such," said Chouest Brazilian Director Ricardo Chagas. Construction work has been underway for several months, and the expected start of
operations will take place during the first half of 2015.

Global energy company Repsol has selected Deep Sea Mooring (DSM) to provide a range of mooring services for their drilling operations on the Norwegian Continental Shelf.

DSM will be responsible for marine engineering and supplying the mooring equipment. The company will also assist in offshore operations, including both pre-lay and rig move.

Åge Straume, CEO of Deep Sea Mooring said: "Winning this contract further proves that major energy companies appreciate our experience, robust technology and competence in delivering complete mooring systems for the harsh environment of the North Sea."

He added that this was the first time the two companies have worked together: "It's always exciting to showcase our expertise with a new client and we look forward to developing a solid and long-term partnership with Repsol."

The framework agreement is set to commence immediately and last four years including options. Deep Sea Mooring will manage the contract from its headquarters in Bergen.

In many of the key deepwater markets, estimated to be worth $72bn by 2018, E&P and OFS companies alike are exposed to challenging local content requirements. Local content agreements are typically motivated by a desire to stimulate industrial development, and promote technology transfer. A typical local content agreement stipulates that E&P companies must procure a minimum percentage of equipment and services from local contractors. Recent examples can be seen in countries such as Brazil (Petrobras new-build FPSO units to use domestically-built hulls), Angola (BP partnering with Sonangol) and Nigeria (Total utilising a 90% local work force for the AKPO FPSO).

Governments in developing countries are now trying to look beyond basic economic multiplier effects, with the aim to improve local yard infrastructures, encourage sustainable and ongoing investment, community support and training, and improve on in-country fabrication and supervision. The typical risks associated with local content include lack of in-country cutting edge technology and a shortage of engineering skills, competitiveness compared to developed economies, government instabilities, all of which can combine to result in delays, re-work and cost overruns.

Local content requirements can cover everything from basic services and manpower to manufacture of more complex capital equipment. While the most critical items in a deepwater development, such as subsea trees, are typically manufactured in the US, Europe and APAC countries, the major vendors have built assembly facilities in order to service key markets such as Angola and Brazil.

The reality of international markets is that local content will remain a key selection criteria for oil and gas projects. For example, in the first round of bidding for Brazilian Pre-Salt, minimum local content of 37% was expected of bidders, increasing to more than 55% in the development phase, and there is little sign of a slowdown in political ambitions with many countries targeting 70%. However, given that deepwater spending in Latin America is expected to reach $24.8bn by 2018, local content needs to be viewed as an opportunity area rather than a threat.

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To meet the growing demand in the region, DNV GL has now opened a new office in Malaysia. The official opening of the office coincided with the company's celebration of a double milestone: 150 years of proud history as a world leader in classification and technical assurance services and its first year as a newly merged company.

"According to the OECD, growth in the Emerging Asian economies (South East Asia, China and India) is expected to be a robust 6.9% for the 2014-18 period. Registering a 6.4% growth in Q2 of 2014, Malaysia has a well-diversified economy, with major contributors coming from export-driven service and manufacturing industries as well as the mining and agricultural sectors. The country is a key driver of offshore investments and is building substantial offshore infrastructure. Adopting strategies for sustainable development, the Malaysian government plans to develop an energy-efficient, diversified and sustainable energy mix for the future. All of which offers a very positive outlook for DNV GL.

We've been in Malaysia for over 30 years and our commitment stays firm," said Elisabeth Tørstad, CEO DNV GL Oil & Gas.
DNV GL Malaysia's move of its merged entities into its new Malaysian headquarters is evidence of this commitment. The new eco-friendly office over three floors will house DNV GL's four core business areas – Maritime, Oil & Gas, Energy and Business Assurance - under one roof. This will create greater synergies and provide more integrated service offerings to customers. The new location in Menara Prestige, at the heart of Kuala Lumpur's Golden Triangle, accommodates 250 employees from both legacy DNV and legacy GL.

As part of the 150th anniversary celebrations and the official opening of its office, DNV GL held a dialogue with key industry players on the technologies that are transforming Malaysia's energy landscape.

"One important industry trend is the drive towards a sustainable energy future. DNV GL has always been at the forefront of technology. We're constantly working with our partners in joint industry projects, gathering industry stakeholders to work together and support the industry in transforming technology into solutions for a safe and sustainable future," Tørstad said at the event.

Danish product tanker carrier TORM A/S and UAE-based Albwardy Marine Engineering (AME) an Albwardy-Damen JV, have signed a Service Level Agreement for diving services in the UAE region. The purpose is to further strengthen their relations and respective commercial reliability. The diving services will be handled from AME's facilities in Fujairah and include full hull cleanings and propeller polishing.

Marcel van de Kreke, AME's Head of Sales & Marketing comments: "This agreement is a sign that reputed companies like TORM - a leading global player within the tanker segment- find confidence in our professional services."

Allan Rasmussen, Head of TORM's Energy Efficiency & Innovation team comments: "This agreement signifies TORM's continued commitment to operating our vessels in the most efficient and safe manner. In line with our business principles, we believe that efficiency and quality assurance is key to maintaining our strong market position."

TORM is one of the world's leading carriers of refined oil products as well as a player in the dry bulk market. The Company operates a large and modern fleet with a strong commitment to Safety, Environmental Responsibility and Customer Service.

Albwardy Marine Engineering (joint venture partner of Damen Shipyards group) provides a complete package of professional ship repairs, shipbuilding, diving services in addition to offshore rig repairs & conversions from their bases in Dubai, Fujairah and Sharjah.

Damen Shipyards and SeaZip Offshore Service have strengthened their working relationship by signing another contract for two Damen Fast Crew Suppliers (FCS) 2610 at Wind Energy in Hamburg. The two new vessels, to be named SeaZip 3 and SeaZip 4, will be mobilized in transporting personnel and small quantities of freight to North Sea offshore wind farms.

The new orders follow the delivery last year of two FCS 2610 – named SeaZip 1 and SeaZip 2 – that have been performing successfully at the Nordsee Ost and DanTysk offshore wind farms in the German Bight. "The vessels are great performers ideal for operations and maintenance work," says SeaZip Offshore Services Managing Director Jan Reier Arends. "They are both under contract until mid-2015 showing how happy our customers are with them." The two new vessels will display certain changes to the design: "By listening to feedback from our customers, we have come up with a few innovations," explains Mr. Arends.

Although fundamentally of the same design, Damen has implemented the modifications to the already successful FCS 2610 formula. "We have made a number of improvements to these two vessels," informs Damen Sales Manager Roel van Eijle. "Mainly in the superstructure and a better accommodation for the passengers." Both vessels will be built at Damen Shipyards Singapore and delivered to SeaZip Offshore Service, a sister company of the JR Shipping Group, by March 2015.

With the FCS 2610 - with its Twin Axe Bow design - Damen has created a new standard in the market for offshore service vessels. The vessel offers reduced peak accelerations of up to 75%, reduced added resistance in waves of up to 60% and has already transferred maintenance crew to turbines in wave heights of 1.9 meters.

Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc. (NYSE: HLX)has  announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Helix Q5000 Holdings S.A.R.L., has entered into a credit agreement with a syndicated bank lending group for a term loan in the amount up to $250 million. The term loan will be funded at or near the time of delivery of the Q5000 vessel, which is currently estimated in early 2015.

The key features of the new secured credit facility include:
• Debt nonrecourse to Helix
• 5 year term
• Pricing at Libor plus 250 basis points, with an undrawn fee of 87.5 basis points
• Quarterly amortization payments on the term loan based on a seven year straight line repayment profile with a balloon payment at maturity

"This new credit facility provides attractive financing not only for the Q5000, but also allows Helix to maintain the capital resources to execute our capital spending plans for new well intervention vessels, both in progress as well as potential future vessels," commented Anthony Tripodo, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.
Nordea Bank Finland Plc acted as Lead Arranger and Bookrunner of the new facility. Nordea Bank Finland Plc will serve as Administrative Agent.

HC2 Holdings, Inc. ("HC2") (OTCQB: HCHC) announces the acquisition of Bridgehouse Marine Limited ("Bridgehouse"), the parent holding company of Global Marine Systems Limited ("Global Marine").

Global Marine is a leading provider of engineering and underwater services, responding to the subsea cable installation, maintenance and burial requirements of its customers around the world. With a fleet of vessels and specialised subsea trenching and burial equipment, the company brings a 160 year legacy in deep and shallow water cable operations. The company's main operating offices are in Chelmsford, UK and Singapore.

Philip Falcone, HC2's Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, stated, "We are acquiring the world's most experienced undersea cable installation and maintenance services provider at a time when significant opportunities exist globally in terms of Telecoms, Oil & Gas and Offshore Power requirements for subsea cabling expertise. This investment in a truly global industry leader gives us the opportunity to support the growth plans of a proven management team."

"I am delighted that our ambitions for Global Marine have the support of an investor that has the vision necessary to enable us to realize the substantial growth potential in the coming years," said Ian Douglas, Chief Executive Officer of Global Marine. "Together we will have the opportunity to develop the services we offer our existing customers and to bring our leading capability and expertise to customers and markets around the world."

The Board of Global Marine will be strengthened with the addition of Dick Fagerstal as Executive Chairman. Mr. Fagerstal brings a wealth of industry-relevant experience to the Board alongside current directors, Ian Douglas and Global Marine's Chief Financial Officer Bill Donaldson.

HC2 acquired Bridgehouse pursuant to a Sale and Purchase Agreement between Global Marine Holdings, LLC, a subsidiary of HC2, and the stockholders of Bridgehouse. The purchase price reflects an enterprise value of approximately $260 million, including assumed indebtedness of Global Marine, and was funded through a new senior secured credit facility provided by Jefferies Finance LLC and a sale of convertible preferred stock to DG Capital Management, LLC and another investor. The sale of preferred stock will also provide HC2 with additional working capital for general corporate purposes.

Keith Hladek, HC2's Chief Operating Officer, commented, "We are pleased with the response to our capital raise. This new capital raise will also allow HC2 to complete the tender for the remaining 30% that is outstanding of Schuff International, Inc. that the company does not already own."

Please refer to HC2's Current Report on Form 8-K to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a more complete description of the terms of the issuance of preferred stock and the terms of the Credit Agreement.

This press release is not an offer to sell or a solicitation of offers to buy preferred stock. The preferred stock has not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent an effective registration statement

CSA Ocean Sciences Inc. (CSA) and Seiche Measurements are offering a 5-day Protected Species Observer (PSO) and Passive Acoustic Monitoring (PAM) course for individuals seeking professional certification and training for visual and acoustic monitoring of protected species. The course offered by the Seiche/CSA team adheres to current Bureau of Ocean Energy Management/Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BOEM/BSEE) mitigation requirements and standards.

Day 1 (classroom)
Introduction to Marine Mammals & Sea Turtles
Legislation within the Gulf of Mexico & Global Oceans
Introduction to Seismic Surveys
Permitting Requirements
Role of the PSO
Data Collection & Reporting

Day 2 (classroom)
Clues & Search Methods for Marine Mammals & Sea Turtles
Species Identification
Testing & Certification

Day 3 (classroom)
Sound In Water
Marine Mammals
Anthropogenic Noise in the Sea
Effects of Anthropogenic Noise on Marine Mammals
Local Mitigation Guidelines
PAM Principles and the Role of the PAM Operator

Day 4 (classroom)
PAM Hardware & Operations
PAM Software
PAMGuard Workshop

Day 5 (on a vessel)
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Three tugs of Fairmount Marine have towed the brand new FPSO Petrojarl Knarr from South Korea to Norway in just 61 days. Petrojarl Knarr, one of world's largest floating production and storage units (FPSO) for harsh environments, was delivered in the port of Haugesund, Norway, September 16 2014.

The entire voyage was under command of lead tug master Kees de Graaff on board of the leading tug Fairmount Sherpa.

The newly delivered FPSO Petrojarl Knarr is 256.4 meters long and 48 meters wide with a dwt of 135,000 tons. The vessel is owned by Teekay Corporation and is build by Samsung Heavy Industries in Geoje, South Korea. Petrojarl Knarr will be deployed later in the Knarr oil and gas field offshore Norway.

On her way to Norway the convoy has made stops in Singapore, PortLouis (Mauritius) and Las Palmas (Canary Islands) to take bunkers and for replenishments. For the last leg of the voyage the convoy sailed west of Ireland via Fair Isle (just south of the Shetland Isles) towards Norway. Offshore the port of Haugesund the Petrojarl Knarr was delivered ahead of schedule.