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Winter 2007/8 Offshore and Onshore News

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A Word from the Chairman

As we now approach the end of another year we can look back at what has, once again, been a record year for the company. We have seen another year of exceptional growth both in terms of turnover and in manpower. This ongoing expansion and development puts us in a very strong position going forwards into 2008, which we see as being another extremely busy year in all of our facilities.
We see the current high level of drilling and Floating Production, Storage and Offloading Vessel (FPSO) related projects continuing into 2009 and beyond. This is particularly so in the Middle East and India region and this will undoubtedly have the effect of ensuring that Lamprell continues to play a significant role in the ongoing rig refurbishment activities and the ever increasing new build activities. During this busy period we have also given pause to reflect on how far we have come as a company with the celebration of the 25th anniversary of our Vice President of Engineering, George Jacob, having joined the company in 1982. The celebration caused us to reflect on the fact that 25 years ago, when George joined the company, there were only 25 tradesmen in the employment of Lamprell, and of those we still have eight still working with the company today. However we are now a company which has grown to a workforce of over 4000. This growth has been built upon the loyalty and commitment of our long term employees. As we continue to grow and develop as a company we are still seeing this long term commitment and loyalty of our key workforce as being at the heart of our ongoing success and confidence in the future. As always I would like to express the thanks of the Board of Directors, the Lamprell family and my own personal thanks to our people for getting us to where we are today.

Contents
3 3 4 5 5 6 7 8 9 A word from the Chairman Appointment of Director Aban VII Saipem Perro Negro 2 Rowan Hank Boswell Tarzan Class Rowan rig Scooter Yeargain Tarzan Class Nabors Pool Arabia rig 145 Nabors Ocean Master VIII (rig 240) Nabors rig 691 (formerly named Rig Ahmed) Noble Roger Lewis Nabors 660 Noble Kenneth Delaney Global Santa Fe GSF 103 Noble George Mcleod 15 16 17 17 18 20 20 21 21 22 24 25 26 26 27 13 14 New emergency vehicles FPSO Frade Modules and Manifold Deck FPS Ocean Process Modules Gimboa AFP Reliance Olowi Ensign rigs 31 and 49 VIP visits Murray Walker events A Shearing Good Day Nepal visits Annual Golf Day Awards season Work2livE Under-19s rugby UAE Desert Challenge 2007 Jake celebrates 25 years

Peter Whitbread, Chairman and CEO of Lamprell plc

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Appointment of Director
We are pleased to announce that Jonathan Silver has now been appointed as a Non-Executive Director of Lamprell
Jonathan Silver trained and qualified as a solicitor with a leading City of London law firm, working first in London and later in the United Arab Emirates. In 1981, he started his own practice in the United Arab Emirates and merged that practice with Clyde & Co in 1989. Jonathan has headed up Clyde & Cos operations in the region since then, overseeing a period of dynamic and continued growth. Silver has over 27 years of experience working in the Middle East in the areas of international sectors of commercial activity including international trade, energy, construction, shipping, commodities and insurance. Silver, through Clyde & Co, has been associated with the Lamprell Group for more than 17 years providing legal advice on numerous matters including the recent Initial Public Offering (IPO). We are delighted to welcome Jonathan Silver to the Board of the Company, Jonathans experience and knowledge of the Middle Eastern regions legal regime and his association with the Group over a number of years through Clyde & Co, one of the companys legal advisers, will be a great advantage and we look forward to working with him as Lamprell continues to grow. Stated Lamprell Chairman and CEO, Peter Whitbread.

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Aban VII
We were pleased to welcome a new client to Lamprell with the arrival of the Aban VII to our Sharjah facility in mid April after a heavy-lift voyage from the USA

Saipem Perro Negro 2

Saipem took the opportunity during a break in their contract with Saudi Aramco to bring the Perro Negro 2 into our Sharjah facility for general refurbishment works including the replacement of approximately 120 tonnes of hull steel. Upon the rigs arrival a UWILD survey was commenced. This had the effect of delaying the start of steel replacement works. However, considering the amount of steel to be replaced, combined with a daily expanding scope of work, the project was completed successfully. Apart from the extensive steel replacement, works were carried out on all of the rigs major piping systems. Our rotating machinery division, Lamprell Oilfield Engineering was also involved in this project providing the required qualified expertise for the overhaul of the drawworks, crown block and traveling block.

Rowan Hank Boswell Tarzan Class

The main elements of work undertaken were to provide reinforcement to the leg braces and removal of the existing helideck, and fabrication and installation of a new helideck with supporting structure. The new helideck was installed in compliance with the requirements of American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) and the locally applicable CAP 437 regulations. A number of other upgrade and refurbishment works were completed whilst the rig was in the yard, including, but not limited to, fire water/bilge water piping, and various structural fabrication repair works. The project was successfully managed by Abans Project Manager, TJ Karmakar with the support of the Operations Manager Jayarajan K and the Deputy General Manager Maintenance K Radhakrishnan. We are now in discussions with Aban regarding the total refurbishment of the rigs existing accommodation with the work being planned for the first quarter of 2008. The Hank Boswell arrived the same day as the Scooter Yeargain earlier this year with much the same work scope, to get ready to drill in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Hank Boswell is a new rig but at the time had not drilled its first well. However all the commissioning had been completed before the rig reached Sharjah. Prior to the arrival of the rig, a series of meetings were held between the client and our different departments to settle amongst other things, the scope of work, the bridging documents, finalising of contracts, together with a wide range of documentary requirements. Induction meetings were also held with all the workers assigned to the project. When the rig arrived on the 26th February, a kickoff meeting was held at which all the key personnel from both sides were introduced and the various project roles defined. Although there was no painting required to the hull or leg wells or helideck there was additional work required to the deluge system, pump and piping. Again the timescale was tight for all these scopes to be completed on time. The Hank Boswell left the same day as the Scooter Yeargain and is now working on a long term contract for Saudi Aramco.

Rowan Rig Scooter Yeargain Tarzan Class

The Rowan Tarzan class jackup rig Scooter Yeargain made a maiden visit to Sharjah Port this year, arriving from the Gulf of Mexico to undergo schedule G compliance upgrades and modification before mobilising to Saudi Arabia. The timescale was very tight and allowed only 28 days to complete the scope. Works included fabricating and installing a new mosque, installation of king posts and flare booms, and an accommodation upgrade to provide Asian ablution facilities. Also included was the relocation of the blowout preventers and diverter set backs, mud tank conversions, bulk take-on lines and high pressure cement lines. New wireline foundations and a new water-maker unit were also fitted. The underside of the helideck, leg wells and hull bottom were also painted. The rig departed Sharjah on the morning of the 26th March and arrived on location ahead of time.

Nabors Pool Arabia Rig 145

Pool Arabia 145 arrived at Lamprell Hamriyah yard facility on Sunday 29th April

A number of meetings were held with the client and our different departments prior to the arrival of the rig to put in place and agree the scope of work, the bridging documents, finalising of contracts, etc. All workers assigned to the project also attended induction meetings.

Included in the work scope were: Inspection of the spud cans and legs, using Lamprells false leg Hull steel replacement, replacement of various piping systems High Pressure (HP) Koomey piping, seawater cooling piping, HP mud manifold, Low Pressure (LP) mud manifold piping, accommodation hot and cold water main manifolds were replaced Inspection, refurbishment and repainting of crane booms Mast removal and Non Destructive Testing (NDT) of modified platforms with re-painting and reinsertion in situ

Installation of a new helideck escape walkway, repainting and installation of helideck topside and underside and load-testing off helideck Fabrication of new raw water tower and raw water tower manifold Repainting of hull sides, hull bottom and various internal tanks The construction and installation of a new skimmer tank Replacement of all obstruction lighting and the relocation of the condenser units

The Pool Arabia 145 was completed on the 6th July, but due to weather did not leave until Sunday 8th July

Nabors Ocean Master VIII (Rig 240)

Nabors Rig 691 (formerly named Rig Ahmed)

Following the recent acquisition of the three Nabors accommodation rigs, Millennium Offshore Services awarded Lamprell the first contract to upgrade the rig Ahmed for its upcoming contract with Gupco in the Egyptian Red Sea. The main scope was to upgrade and refurbish various areas of the internal accommodation and its associated systems. Thorough inspection and testing was carried out on all rig cranes and machinery space equipment. With the tow to its new location on a heavy lift ship, the warranty surveyors insisted on extensive checks to be made on all critical welds on the legs and structures associated with the legs.

Noble Roger Lewis

This is a newly-built Friede & Goldman designed JU 200E. The rig arrived on a heavy lift on the 25th September and was moored at the Sharjah facility. Although a new rig, built in Dalian shipyard China, there were some additional works to be added and some unfinished commissioning. The main scope of work for Lamprell was the manufacture of a stair tower which will be installed at the aft outboard of the cantilever end. It is required as access to the wellhead due to an air gap requirement of 120 feet. The tower has already been completed and will soon be installed onto the rig hull. Inside the tower there will be a stairway and elevator, which Lamprell will electrically hook up and commission. Other additions include a WellBay runway beam which will be attached to the underside of the cantilever and once skidded out will facilitate lifting assistance to the wellhead area. A ten man accommodation module will be manufactured and added to the upper deck as a Shell requirement and will be installed and hooked up by Lamprell. Several other operational requirements will be designed and built/ installed by Lamprell to meet Shell requirements. There will also be a requirement for the hookup of electrical, mechanical and fabrication disciplines for third party equipment, such as the cement unit, wireline unit, mudlogging system and lowpressure shaker system. This is a state-of-the-art rig, which gives Lamprell a good idea of what to expect from other worldwide facilities and a good benchmark to show what we can achieve, now that we have are entered the new build market.

Nabors OM8 arrived in Hamriyah Port on the 31st July, duration 72 days

A series of meetings took place with Nabors Project team headed by Red Carter and Ian Green prior to the rigs arrival. As the largest scope was to refurbish the complete jacking system, our mechanical department was under considerable pressure to complete the work in a timescale of 72 days. However, the mechanical department were to prove us all wrong. Due to their efficiencies, the jacking system scope was completed and tested 15 days early. This was also helped by the assistance of the rig managers, Ted Catchpole and Steve Hayes. They were of great help not only with the jacking system but throughout the whole project.

As a result this project was a great success for Lamprell. The rest of the scope included a UWILD survey of spud cans, hull steel replacement, installation of new docking plugs, overhaul of both mud pumps, replacement of the Koomey unit and skidding piping systems, fabrication and installation of a new draw-works shed, along with new handrails around the rig floor, plus steel replacement on the drill floor itself, replacement of lifeboat platforms, removal of water-makers and refurbishment. Replacement of all helideck netting and load testing. Removal of travelling block along with crown block and top drive

which was sent out to Lamprell Jebel Ali for inspection and refurbishment. All the mud pit floor plates were renewed along with new fibreglass gratings. Painting of hull sides and hull bottom were also completed. Again due to good teamwork and efficiencies of all team members, this scope of work was also completed seven days early, after which we were given additional works until the OM8 left Hamriyah and returned back to its contract for Occidental in Qatar.

Nabors 660
Nabors 660 progress
Progress is continuing at a fast pace on the Nabors 660 with the substructure, drill floor, derrick and the third round of legs being installed, the latter two items all being done in three days using a 750t crane. First to go up was the derrick followed by the leg sections which now brings the total length of the legs to 220ft. The fourth and fifth sections are nearing the completion stage, ready for installation
Having jacked up out of the water, work started on the steel replacement under the hull. This will be completed in December. Full painting of the hull underside and the side shell will be completed by December. The emergency generator has been installed along with the electrical panels and the diesel tank and the accommodation is now starting the final phase with the flooring being laid and the galley equipment starting to be installed. In the machinery spaces most of the equipment has been installed including the oily water separator, mud mix pumps, mud charge pumps, air receivers/dryers and compressors, new bulk cement tanks and refurbishment of the existing mud pumps, which were commissioned by Lamprell Oilfield Engineering Services in Jebel Ali. Commented Nabors Project Manager Keith Conatser, The commitment shown by the Lamprell workforce, supervisors and engineers on a project of this complexity and magnitude has been tremendous and to be at the final stages of the project, right on schedule, is quite remarkable.

Noble Kenneth Delaney

Noble Kenneth Delaney refurbishment project
The Noble rig Kenneth Delaney arrived in Sharjah in mid May for extensions/conversions to the accommodation, removal of the bow crane and renewal of the port and starboard cranes. The installation of a new drag chain system and the installation of the cantilever extensions were successfully completed. The helideck was upgraded to comply with CAP 437 requirements. The shale shakers, de-sander pump and piping were renewed. A new bulk air system and generators were installed. The project was successfully completed as per the planned completion date with no recordable injuries and good quality was achieved.

Global Santa Fe GSF 103

GSF 103: third mud pump installation
August heralded the return of GSF 103 to Sharjah for the installation of a third mud pump. The project window was very tight allowing only 25 days to complete the works. The tight schedule incorporated a number of additional challenges such as a compact scope of work in the derrick area, and a comprehensive rebuild of the existing raw-water tower. All of the work was completed within the schedule and the co-operative Lamprell Global Santa Fe project team racked up almost 100,000 man-hours with no lost-time incidents whilst executing the work. GSF103 has now returned back to station.

Nabors 660 construction team

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Noble George Mcleod

The Noble George Mcleod was one of the three rigs to arrive at Sharjah in the month of October. The base scope of work called for additional helideck and accommodation modifications. The base scope was planned and developed into a defined work scope and an aggressive schedule was drawn up that called for completion of the works within a 19 day time frame. We pulled out all of the stops once again to ensure that the planned and defined schedule of work as well as class related works were completed on time. In fact the rig departed Sharjah two days ahead of the planned schedule. We consider this to be a further example of the outstanding performance on the part of the project team under the direction of Andy Edmonson, the Lamprell Project Manager.

New Emergency Vehicles

Lamprell drives towards a safer environment

Emergency response team

With Lamprell Managements continuing effort and commitment to improve the health and safety of its employees, the Lamprell Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) department has recently purchased three Toyota Hiace state-of-the-art emergency vehicles for its sites in Sharjah, Jebel Ali and Hamriyah. These provide onsite emergency response in the unfortunate event of an injury that requires evacuation to hospital. The vehicles have been modified to accommodate a fully equipped medical response service that would rival any emergency response team. To further enhance these vehicles and the emergency intervention on-site, the entire safety department team have been certified in advanced first aid to enable

quick and professional medical response. They will be trained in the use of all the equipment that the vehicles are equipped with, including defibrillators and other life-sustaining equipment to ensure that the best medical support is available to the Lamprell workforce at all times. Lamprell management have also commissioned two emergency response trailers to enhance the response capability on the company sites. These are equipped with a comprehensive array of equipment that will enable the emergency response team to react quickly to any eventuality anywhere in the yard, quayside or rig from a fire, to an injured person working at height, in confined space or an environmental incident.

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FPSO Frade Modules and Manifold Deck

FPS Ocean Process Modules

Kevin Leigh and Glen Edwards of Chevron, Olivier Isaac SBM, Albert DSouza and Gary Scott HSE Advisor and Safety Manager

During December the company will achieve one million man-hours expended on the project
Construction activities are proceeding on all seven modules as well as the manifold deck. Structural, piping, E&I and pressure vessel works are all taking place, together with the installation of client free-issue equipment. Upon completion of the Lamprell scope of work the modules and turret manifold deck are to be handed over to SBM for transfer to Dubai Drydocks where the units will be integrated onto the ongoing vessel conversion. Load-out of the modules and turret manifold are planned to take place during the first quarter of 2008.

The works being undertaken by Lamprell include two separation modules; two compression modules; two power generation modules and one module for gas treatment, as well as the turret manifold deck. We express our appreciation to all members of the FPSO Frade project team including our specialist sub-contractors and suppliers for their efforts and support throughout the project.

The construction, at Lamprells Jebel Ali facility, of the M20 separation module, M80 power generation module and M90 electrical module for FPS Ocean is

nearing completion with a delivery date in mid February 2008. This will mark the completion of the topsides for the companys first FPSO and Lamprell have been

pleased to help this newcomer to the market achieve its first major milestone. In addition to the topsides, Lamprell will complete the design and fabrication of a purpose built accommodation module now nearing completion at the Sharjah facility, a detachable riser buoy (DRB) and gantry structure which will be delivered in the early part of next year.

Kevin Leigh Chevron Frade Project

Kevin Leigh, Gary Scott

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Gimboa

AFP Reliance
A management group from Reliance Industries accompanied by a high-level delegation from Aker Kvaerner Projects, Oslo visited the Jebel Ali facility on 8th November 2007 in preparation for the scheduled load-out of module P10. The group was astounded at the progress, level of completion and the quality of work achieved by Lamprell on all three modules. On the 15th November 2007 the P10 separation module was 100% complete at a total weight of 620mt and was moved to

The Gimboa FPSO Topside project is now complete, with the project successfully loading out all of the modules on time in November with a small quantity of works to be concluded onsite at Dubai Drydocks
During the final months of construction, an accelerated schedule was agreed to satisfy project delays caused, in the main, by late delivery of a number of capital equipment items. The accelerated works were completed on time and this delivery success has been recognised by our client. The project also managed to maintain an exemplary HSE record, eventually achieving over 1 million man-hours without a lost-time incident (LTI). Project Engineer Varun Gupta was responsible for the completion of all works at Dubai Drydocks, mobilising with a team of 50 Lamprell workers and sub-contractors. The modules are now being integrated with the FPSO vessel which is under conversion in Dubai Drydocks and is expected to sail mid 2008 for the Gimboa field off Angola, West Africa.

berth no. 42 in Jebel Ali on hydraulic trailers in advance of loading onto the heavy-lift ship Happy Buccaneer. The sea-fastening activities continued around the clock and the ship sailed

away on the 17th November 2007. Module P11 was fully complete and loaded-out on the 14th December 2007. Final hydro testing on module U30 was completed on the 12th December 2007 and this

module was fully complete when loaded-out on the 15th December 2007. The heavy-lift transporter ship Happy Buccaneer left for Singapore on schedule later that day.

Olowi
The topside modules for the Knock Allen, the FPSO hull assigned for the Olowi field development, are currently under construction at Lamprells Jebel Ali facility for Kanfa AS Norway. The project has now grown to the fabrication of ten modules of various sizes, including the M02 process module and the M01 pig receiver module; all the modules are due for delivery to Dubai Drydocks by Lamprells barge, the Hamiryah Pride, in mid March 2008 for integration onto the vessel.

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Ensign Rigs 31 and 49

In the month of November we witnessed the double departure of Ensigns rigs 31 and 49 from the facility. Both units are now in transit destined for operations in Qatar and Oman respectively

The two rigs were our first major refurbishment projects conducted for Ensign, and we look forward to being able to maintain the relationship on future projects. November also saw the departure of KCA Deutags rig T202, a 3000HP land rig, which was returning after a gap of two years for further refurbishment. With a fast-track schedule of 14 weeks, due to a secured contract for the rig, the old ethos of preparation, planning and teamwork came to the fore, with the rig departing for Libya on time. Project Manager Derek Yates commented, The constant contact with KCA Deutag Project Manager Klaus Altmann, his team and Shell onsite representatives helped to ensure that key decisions could be made quickly to enable the works to progress efficiently. To achieve the level of works that we did in such a limited timeframe, but most importantly without any accidents or lost time incidents, is a testament to the professionalism and dedication of both the KCA Deutag and Lamprell teams. This final quarter of 2007 has seen measurable progress on the refurbishment of Nabors rig 143, a 3000HP land rig. The mast and substructure have now been raised to the vertical position, and a new mud system installed, in preparation for commissioning during December. This will allow for the departure date of Q1 2008 to be achieved. This is proving to be a busy period for Nabors and Lamprell alike, with land rigs 622 and 218 expected to arrive at the end of 2007, to be followed by rig 326 in January 2008. A familiar Nabors site team of Keith Conatser, Alfred Gopalan, and Jordan Kuntz will again oversee our operations, and we look forward to their continued support. We are pleased to announce that we have now begun our first newbuild land rig, a 2000HP lightning design rig. In partnership with LeTourneau, who are the designers and equipment manufacturers for this build. We have embarked on a competitive delivery schedule and we currently forecast completion of this within Q3 2008. Led by Project Manager Darren Kileen, and assisted by LeTourneau personnel both here in Dubai and in Houston, we look forward to updating you on the new-build program progress in future issues.

Lamprell Project Manager Darren Kileen and rig 31 Ensign Project Manager John Weldon worked tirelessly to achieve the completion date, which involved the development of many engineering solutions. These solutions formed the template for rig 49 in an effort to achieve an incredibly aggressive schedule. All in all this has proven to be the largest complete refurbishment program that Lamprell Oilfield Engineering Services has experienced to date. Darren Kileen commented, The Ensign site management team is to be commended for maintaining an efficient flow of information enabling Lamprell to achieve the production targets demanded of this aggressive schedule.

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VIP Visits
In October 2007 we were extremely pleased to receive a visitation from Madame Ambassador Anna Rikter Svensen Norwegian Attach to the UAE and Werner Karrlson, Government Trade Representative from Intsok, Norway. In recognition of this public relations visit a lunch was organised to allow our Norwegian clients to visit and share their experiences of Lamprell and the UAE in general with the Ambassador. At the time of going to press seven different Norwegian companies are present on the Jebel Ali facility, a complement represented by over 22 Norwegian nationals. The exchange of information was positive and the discussion was upbeat during the lunch. Impressed with our facilities and how well settled the contingent are, the Ambassador expressed a keen desire to return to Jebel Ali in the new year to witness first-hand the load-out of various Scandinavian projects and we look forward to her welcome return.

A Shearing Good Day

In November Jebel Ali based Jason Pollock, Jamie Cartwright and Darren MacDonald set about raising funds and awareness for breast cancer to coincide with the international awareness day, a campaign they decided to christen Shave an Aussie Head for Cancer. The intention was to allow the three highest contributors to the appeal the honour of shearing each of the heads on offer. Word soon spread and the number of donations started flooding in. The Seajacks subcontractors (possibly motivated by the fact that two of the three victims are actively involved in that project) provided second and third place through Scandinavian Electric Systems and Noble Denton Darren MacDonald, Jamie Cartwright, Tariq Qureshi Director Edgen Murray, Jason Pollock respectively, with first place going to amusement and entertainment to Lamprells own CEO their colleagues who assembled at Mr Peter Whitbread. Unfortunately the Jebel Ali reception to witness due to work commitments Peter the event. was unable to attend and asked Fiona Douglass to represent him on the day.

Anna Rikter Svensen

Murray Walker Events

Murray Walker is a name synonymous with Formula One racing around the world and he has played a key role in the shaping of the sports televised coverage and images for over three decades
The commentator who is attributed with the quote:

Jason Pollock, Jamie Cartwright

The guys made good on their promise and for a great cause managed to raise AED 50,000 for the local breast cancer society of Dubai as well as providing much

Fiona Douglass, Jason Pollock

Do my eyes deceive me or is Sennas Lotus sounding rough?

Has long hung up his headphones but even though he is now in his eighties, he remains hugely popular with the sports aficionados and in great demand as an afterdinner speaker. In November, it was a great pleasure for Lamprell to host Murray Walker in Dubai for a range of

organised events where both our clients and employees had the opportunity to talk to this legend on a one-to-one basis and discuss the ins and outs of the motor racing world at large. The week was capped off with a gentlemens dinner held at the Grosvenor House Hotel in Dubai where the legend captivated the audience with his wit, knowledge and enthusiasm. We look forward to welcoming him back.

Nepal Visits
An Eid trip to Katmandu in Nepal took place in October 2007
The trip was a result of a charity based drive to raise much needed funds for the New Youth Childrens Development foundation who administer an orphanage located three hours drive from the capital. A group of 30 UAE-based expatriates set off with families in tow, laden with gifts, sports equipment and clothing destined for the pupils. Pictured are representatives from the group including Jebel Ali based Simon Macdonald and Lela Palacpac who formed part of the visiting party. It was a great initiative, a beautiful country and a truly rewarding experience

Children from the New Youth foundation

The legendary Murray Walker the voice of Formula One racing

Dan Wibberley, Elvis Rigby, Steven Wilson, Tony Wilson, Murray Walker, Ted McCauley
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Peter Whitbread, Daragh Horgan, Steven D Lamprell

commented Macdonald on his return to Dubai.

Lela Palacpac and one of the orphaned children

Group photo at the orphanage

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Annual Golf Day

For this years annual Lamprell Golf Day a welcome return was made to the Montgomerie Golf Club and with over 120 golfers teeing off on the day, this November gathering was heralded as our largest to date. The event took the form of a Texas scramble with mens and ladies teams teeing off on all 18 tees simultaneously.

The mens team honours on the day went to the Noble Drilling team from Qatar with Nobles captain Jim Shetter securing the coveted Lamprell Red Jacket on behalf of his team. Tradition demands that this is worn by the incumbent for the duration of the next working day! The ladies competition was won by Dianne Taylor and Sheena Holscombe.

The days competition was topped off with a buffet dinner in the evening, with a prizegiving hosted by Executive Vice President Colin Jones ably assisted by Fiona, followed by entertainment provided by Richard Digance. Everyone we have spoken to agrees that the Lamprell Golf Day has to be the best in the region. stated Peter Macdonald one of the prizewinning golfers.

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Awards Season
Our many achievements, developments and initiatives have been recognised in 2007 in our successful nomination in multiple awards events, honours bestowed upon us by our peers and the institutions that have a vested interest in the energy industry. In November 2007 we were voted Best Newcomer to the London Stock Exchange at the London Annual AIM Awards evening. This was followed by the Seatrade Maritime nomination as Oil & Gas Contractor of the year, a trophy that now has pride of place in the Jebel Ali conference room. At a spectacular event in December hosted by Sir Mark
Lloyds List Energy Award Sir Mark Tully, Mohie Patel Lloyds List, Doug Benson Vice President Jebel Ali

Work2livE

worthy and deserving candidates vying for this award. Lamprell Chairman and CEO Peter Whitbread was invited to the stage to hand the Newsmaker of the Year award to the representative of Mercator Lines, SM Rai, Vice President Technical, but added, regarding the third consecutive Lamprell nomination:
Stephen Smith, George Jacob, Doug Benson, Peter Whitbread with the Brothers of the Don Bosco Maritme Academy

Tully and Chris Mayer of Lloyds List in the world-famous Taj Palace Hotel, Mumbai, Doug Benson Vice President Jebel Ali, stepped up to receive the 2007 Lloyds List Energy Award Middle East and India, marking our success in winning this accolade for an unprecedented third consecutive time. This year we found ourselves shortlisted in the company of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) and Bharat Petroleum India, both

This is an incredible result for the company, truly rewarding and an accurate reflection of the dedication and commitment of our people

As part of our Corporate Social Responsibility programme, Lamprell, in conjunction with Don Bosco Maritime Academy (DBMA), has initiated a technical training and development programme for the underprivileged street children in Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra. Five centres in Alirajpur, Narukot, Virar, Chinchwad and Borivli will take part in the programme and will annually select 30 of those youngsters eligible to enter the course. The first year will cover basic multi-skills training and for those with ability, training can continue into a second year with the aim to acquire sufficient skills to enter the existing training programme at the Don Bosco Maritime Academy in Kurla. Each centre is at a different state of readiness and it is expected that all will be fully functional within a sixmonth period. In addition to the above, Lamprell is funding a shelter in Baroda at the Don Bosco Snehalaya. This shelter is a halfway house and provides

refuge for young street children. The normal residency period for such children is about six months and during this time they are assessed, counselled and encouraged to reunite with their parents.

Through this programme and our close association with Don Bosco, Lamprell will be able to make a significant contribution to the welfare and future wellbeing of these children.
In conjunction with our upgraded training facility at DBMA, Kurla, the Work2livE programme was inaugurated by Mr Peter Whitbread on the 30th November 2007. Doug Benson, George Jacob and Stephen Smith also attended the function.

lighting installed. Mobile gantry cranes are in the process of being fabricated. All of the work to date has been carried out by our Batch 5 fabricators during their last four weeks of training. Work will continue with Batch 7 fabricators to complete the cranes and begin fabrication of the facility itself. Further news on Batch 5; their graduation ceremony was held on the 26th October and they are in the process of relocating to the UAE. These trainees will be the first to join our Jebel Ali facility. Our first long term welder training (Batch 6) commenced on the 6th August and continued through to their graduation on the 15th November. As Lamprell intend to increase the usage of the Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW), these trainees have concentrated on perfecting their skills on this

Peter Whitbread handing over the Newsmaker of the Year Award Sir Mark Tully, SM Rai Mercator Lines, Peter Whitbread, Chris Mayer

Seatrade Trophy

Lloyds List Trophy

process. Whilst it is important that welder trainees must be capable of gaining a 6G qualification in this process, their training encompassed a wide range of exercises designed to recreate conditions which will be encountered in their future daily work at Lamprell. Such exercises included a range of different joint configurations set at different heights and angles in all of the standard positions. The aim is to produce a welder both capable and confident of producing high-quality work in any situation and ready to join the Lamprell workforce after graduation, ready to commence productive welding.

Learn2worK
Our existing fabricators course at DBMA has been upgraded with the establishment of a new outdoor heavy steel training facility. The concrete slab has been laid, fencing complete and

Chris Mayer Senior Editor, Peter Whitbread Chairman and CEO

Kevin Alcock, Gary Scott, Stephen Smith

Father Mario addressing the students

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Under-19s Rugby
The Lamprell sponsored under19s rugby squad commenced the 2007/2008 season with a brace of wins against strong competition. The English College squad lifted the trophy in the inaugural Al Ain rugby tournament held in October, by beating Doha Rugby club 12-5 in a closely contested game. These winning ways continued into the Abu Dhabi competition staged in November, with the squad emerging as champions after a convincing 21-7 win against Dubai College. This provided the team with much confidence heading into the International Rugby 7s tournament held in Dubai in December. Once again the squad acquitted themselves admirably with a succession of good results against Kuwait, Dubai Hurricanes and a fiercely contested match with Dubai Exiles that was won 16-5. Having made it to a semi-final spot, the squad were

I Remember...
An article by Gillie Lamprell

Samuel Thomas Kutty and Alex Vaidyan joined Lamprell in April 1980 and were joined by Archie Fernandes in May of that year. Sadashiv Acharya and Zia Ullah Bons arrived in February and May 1981. To be followed by George Jacob (Jake) in 1982.

The English college squad lifted the trophy in the Abu Dhabi competition

The English College squad lifted the trophy in the inaugural Al Ain rugby tournament

to face Doha Rugby Club who they had beaten earlier in Al Ain. After a physical 12-all tie the game entered the extra period with Doha scoring the golden try in the dying seconds. This brought an end to the game and secured Dohas passage to the televised final.

Whilst the squad were disappointed to exit the competition in this way, we are immensely proud of their collective achievements whilst sporting the Lamprell shirt.

UAE Desert Challenge 2007

Justin has just successfully finished the 2007 UAE Desert Challenge
his position down to 19th, which he held throughout most of the race. The final result was 4th in the 450cc class and 16th overall. An outstanding effort considering that until six months ago he had not ridden a bike for many years, and his only goal was to finish the race. Justin joined five other riders to make up the Sandstorm/Aggreko motorcycle team. One of his fellow team riders is an employee of Aggreko and negotiated a sponsorship deal with them, which they would give AED 12,500 to each rider for costs. The riders then had to the raise the same amount which Aggreko would then give to three local childrens charities. Lamprell Management generously donated the money on Justins behalf, so well done to the riders, Aggreko and Lamprell for supporting local childrens charities. As for Justin, he is enjoying a very well deserved rest before training starts for several large endurance events next year. From all at Lamprell we wish him well in his future motorcycling ventures and congratulations on the 2007 Desert Challenge result.

Lamprell: the early years...

When we first came here in the mid 1970s we shared an office with our then partners, Jumeirah Marine and Trading in Al Fahidi Street, Dubai-side as it was then known. Steven and I had waved goodbye to our boat the Rescue 1 in Great Yarmouth, England and waved hello to her on arrival in the Dubai Creek six weeks later. With the exception of Tim Lamprell, who was still in college, the whole family had shared the journey, Henry and Dolly Lamprell, Alan and Robert Lamprell (Stevens parents and brothers). Stevens Uncle Alfred Elton and his Cousin Malcolm Lamprell, were also on board.

Henry and Dolly stayed on board the Rescue 1 where she was moored, close to the Intercontinental Hotel before following the rest of the family back to the UK and we then found ourselves on our own. We parted company with Jumeirah Marine and Trading soon after and our flat in Naif Road soon doubled as our office. Alan and Robert set about working a two-month and one-month rotation for about two years before finally settling here with their families. By then we had secured a yard in Al Hamriyah Port in the Deira Corniche and established an office near Hor Al Anz. I was receptionist, come secretary, come bookkeeper until others were employed. We then added the yard in Deira near Galadari roundabout, and it was here, when the yard and offices were
Tim Lamprell Vice President Oilfield Engineering Services, Steven D Lamprell President, George Jacob Vice President Engineering, Gillie Lamprell, Peter Whitbread Chairman and CEO

Alan Maskery appeared dressed in full diving gear to lighten the mood. It was at this point that we moved to our present location in Sharjah Port. All of our named colleagues above were working with us by this time and their fortitude, dedication and loyalty have contributed enormously to the success of Lamprell. There are so many memories, ups and downs, things going wrong, impossible situations that had to be overcome before things could go right. All of these memories were brought to the forefront of our minds

on Sunday, 28 October 2007 when George Jacob our Naval Architect and now Vice President Engineering celebrated his 25 years service and presentation. A big thank you from Steven Lamprell and I goes to Jake, our long term colleagues and all of the other hard working staff of Lamprell for making the company as successful as it is today.

Justin Taylor Operations Manager for Sharjah and Hamriyah at the finish line

For those of you who are unaware, the challenge is a five-day desert endurance race held in Abu Dhabis empty quarter that hosts bikes, trucks and cars. In the five days the entrants cover 2500km of some of the harshest desert terrain in the world. This race pushes
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your physical, mental and riding strengths to the limit. It is also a leg of the world cross-country championships, which attracts the best drivers and riders in the world. Justin Taylor qualified 34th in the super special stage out of 66 bike entrants. On the first day he brought

Morning start no. 60 Justin Taylor

George Jacobs, Gillie Lamprell

flooded, that

Gillie Lamprell
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Qualified and Committed

Offshore Fabrication and Oilfield Engineering

Jackup drilling rig new builds and upgrades FPSO top-sides and turret fabrication Process module fabrication Living quarters design / fabrication Mechanical overhauls to API certification Land rig design / fabrication

Seatrade Maritime Oil and Gas Contractor of the year for 2007, Lloyds List Energy Award Middle East and India for 2007 and AIM Award 2007 for Best Newcomer to the AIM Market.

LAMPRELL GROUP HEAD OFFICE C/o PO Box 5427 Dubai United Arab Emirates Telephone: +971 6 528 2323 Fax: +971 6 528 4325 Email: lamprell@lamprell.com Website: www.lamprell.com