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Moody Nigeria - Pipe Threading
Inspection Training in France

Following the Nigerian local content law that was recently passed and unveiled by the Nigerian Minister of Petroleum, Moody International Nigeria has taken a significant step by investing in the training of six (6) Nigerian QA/QC Technical Specialists on OCTG activities with emphasis on threading inspection.  Training took place May 3-11, 2010 at the Vallourec & Mannesmann (VAM) mill in France. Moody International believes this investment in local personnel training is part of the contribution as a company to develop the local content manpower capacity to adequately serve the required need of QA/QC activities in new plants being set up in Nigeria for OCTG threading activities.

According to Mr. Jose Decoster of VAM, this Nigerian team was the first to be trained from Africa and shows Moody's strong commitment to adhering to the Nigerian local content law.

Pictured is the training team (from left to right): Wilfred Offor, Peter Otutu, Ibiso Kinigoma, Seye Shoneye (Moody Nigeria, Operations Manager) Jairus Jatau, Francois Penven (VAM training services) Olumide Ajala and Jose Decoster (VAM, Senior Quality Assurance Manager)

VALLOUREC & MANNESMANN TUBES is a world leader in the manufacture of hot rolled seamless steel tubes and specific tubular products for industrial applications. The choice of VAM FRANCE for the training of Moody's personnel was borne out of the fact that VAM is a major tubes producer and supplier for some of Moody's major clients. 

Moody International is confident that this training represents a major milestone in Nigeria local content capacity development and it will be appreciated by increased business opportunities to Moody from major international oil companies operating in Nigeria.  Niyi Ademuson (Managing Director, Moody International Nigeria) expresses his delight and appreciates support from the Moody International Group in bringing this training to reality. 

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PetroSpect Inspection Services Again Recognised for Outstanding Safety Performance - HBR Safety Excellence Award "Best In Class"

USA - On May 7, 2010 PetroSpect (a Moody International Company) was awarded "Best in Class" for excellent safety performance in the Technical Support - Small Category at the 23rd Annual Houston Business Roundtable banquet.  In short, the recognition indicates that PetroSpect's safety process is best in class and that the employees fully endorse it. 

Congratulations to all of the PetroSpect employees at the site as they are the true recipients of this award.

The HBR Safety Excellence Awards were established to recognise companies for their dedication to ensuring the safety of their employees.  Owner companies nominate contractors based on their safety performance at their sites.  BP Products North America nominated PetroSpect based upon its 2009 safety performance at the Texas City site. PetroSpect thanks BP for this nomination and recognition.

Shown at left with the HBR Safety Award are PetroSpect's Greg Szayni (Site Safety Representative),  Gerald Killian (Safety Manager), Lauren Quintanilla (Client Services Representative),  Glenn Phillips (Senior Site Manager), and James Cesarini (Business Development Manager).

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National Safety Council (NSC) Partners with
Moody International Consulting & Training (MI C&T)
to Develop One-Of-A-Kind Behaviour Based
Defensive Driving Course  

Driving safely is a choice 24/7.  Organisations can make driving safely a priority, implementing policies to target safety goals; but experience shows policies alone don't change behaviours.  Individuals may know how to drive safely, but unfortunately a person's natural risk tolerance can get in the way of making correct decisions.

 
Pictured Left to Right:  Sergio Sanchez (MI C&T), Mikhail Guleykov (MI C&T), Michael LeBlanc (MI C&T), James Solomon (NSC - Director of DDC Program Development) 

Available for delivery in English, Spanish, Arabic and Russian, the goal of the one-day workshop Driving Safely On and Off the Job, co-produced and certified by the National Safety Council (outside of the United States) is to reduce vehicular incidents by helping individuals consciously choose to implement the NSC's Collision Prevention Formula:

  • Recognise the hazard
  • Understand the defense
  • Act correctly in time.

Specifically, the workshop will:

  • Expand drivers' ability to SEE hazards that might impact their safety.
  • Increase drivers' KNOWledge of defensive driving techniques they can use to avoid collisions.
  • Help drivers recognise how they can remind themselves and encourage others to continually DO the right thing.

The workshop is designed in a hands-on, "learn by doing" format to encourage active participation and involvement.  Several of the 15 projects incorporated throughout the workshop focus on generating each individual's personal commitment to utilising defensive driving techniques both on and off their job.  To reinforce the practical relevancy, MI C&T facilitators pay specific attention to ensuring participants clearly understand the purpose of each project and how it relates to their daily jobs.

Please contact your local Moody International office for more details about this very popular and important course.

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Moody International's Mergers & Acquisitions Make the In-Service Division a Formidable Presence

Moody International's In-Service Division has experienced dramatic growth through the successful combination of acquisitions, organic growth and senior expert appointments.  This has created a significant sub-division of the company's Technical Inspection Services Business Unit.

Moody started its in-service inspection services with the acquisition of Schindler & Associates in March 2006, growing revenues tenfold in 3 years through Moody's further investment in people and service delivery.   A subsequent strategic review of clients' needs led Moody to highlight the in-service division as one to grow even more significantly by providing in-service inspection, asset integrity services and shutdown/turnaround, extending our range of services.

The acquisitions of PetroSpect & Pro-Inspect have been the most significant milestones in the recent dramatic growth of Moody's in-service division.  Both of these acquisitions gave Moody immediate presence in the plants of major clients who, although existing clients on capital expenditure projects, they had not yet benefitted from full Moody in-service division expertise in their ongoing plant operations.

These acquisitions are the result of Moody's M&A department targeting potential acquisitions across all company key strategic growth regions and products, and In-Service Inspection has been the key area of focus to date. 

The acquisition of PetroSpect was concluded in October 2009 and Moody gained a team of people with an outstanding industry reputation - including James Cesarini P.E. and Cindy Keithley, who was recently appointed to the Board of Directors of the Association of Plant Inspection Professionals (APIP).  Moody also gained new In-Service Inspection work for BP, Chevron, ExxonMobil, Frontier, and NuStar.

Moody International was then approached regarding Pro-Inspect as an acquisition opportunity and concluded the acquisition at the end of February 2010. Through this acquisition, Moody gained new in-service inspection work with clients such as Bayer, ConocoPhillips, LyondellBassell, Motiva (a Shell & Aramco JV), Shell, Total, and Valero, and also added another team with one of the best safety records and an exemplary industry reputation, through personnel such as Kelley Jones, Steve Wells, and Don Brou.

Moody International's In-Service division has highly qualified API inspectors present in over 40 refineries and chemical plants across the USA, and the company's experts provide consulting on Asset Integrity worldwide.    Moody's Asset Integrity Service has been further enhanced by the appointment of Rick Rockwood as Global Product Champion.

It was clear from clients Moody spoke with during the due diligence work on both acquisitions that this would provide significant cross-selling opportunities.   Traditional capital project clients can now also look for the same high quality inspection services in the operation of their assets, and the same clients at plant management levels can now source their vendor inspection needs for plant upgrades and equipment replacements from a truly global inspection provider.   Likewise, our consulting and training division can be engaged by plant management anywhere in the world to assist with their safety programmes.

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GHANA - Moody International Participates in the
First Local Content Exhibition and Conference
in the Oil and Gas Industry

Moody International recently participated in the first "Local Content Exhibition and Conference" in the Oil and Gas Industry held May 17-20, 2010 at the Accra International Conference Centre in Ghana.  The conference and exhibition were organised by the Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) in collaboration with the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) and Tullow Oil Ghana - operators of the Jubilee oilfield. The event was under the patronage of His Excellency, President of The Republic of Ghana.

 
Pictured Left to Right: Andrew Lyon (MI Consulting & Training General Manager, Africa); Greg Parbey (MI Ghana Local Representative); Frederic Leforestier (MI Regional Director, Africa)

The event was opened by the Vice President of The Republic of Ghana under the theme; "Promoting Partnership with Local Companies within the Oil and Gas Industry, through Local Content Development". The Moody Ghana offices were one of the prime sponsors of this event, and provided a presentation highlighting Moody International, alongside Tullow Oil, Modec, Technip and Schlumberger.

The Moody presenters included Frederic Leforestier (Regional Director, Africa), who provided an overall view of the Moody International Group, and Andrew Lyon (Consulting & Training General Manager, Africa) who presented a safety paper on Safe Profitable Operations - Production vs. Safety. Both presentations were well received by the participants and generated much interest.  Exhibitors included Moody International, GNPC, Tullow Oil, Modec, Technip, Schlumberger and many others.

Frederic Leforestier commented "Moody's participation in this event constitutes a key milestone in our efforts to develop activities in Ghana as part of the West Africa growth / development programme. I thank Greg Parbey, Moody local representative in Ghana, for organising our presence for the events. His efforts and commitment were appreciated by all attendees and visitors."

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Pictured from left to right: Wanda Ward (Amec), Richard Rainbow (Moody), Dr Carolyn Browne (British Embassy), Phil Pardoe (Bertling), Peter Ward (Amec), Frances Sutherland (British Embassy).

Baku, Azerbaijan - On April 28th 2010, Moody International Azerbaijan conducted a formal capability presentation referencing all Moody service lines, to an assembled audience in excess of 100 attendees from a local forum of the British Businessman's Group. The guests included many expatriate managers from the oil and gas sectors as well as senior personnel from local Azeri companies.

Moody International, established in Azerbaijan since 1997, is one of the leading Technical Staffing Services (TSS) agencies in this area with over 500 personnel on secondment to major oil companies and engineering contractors.  In addition, Moody's Certification and Training (C&T) division provides services to more than 100 clients.

Moody Azerbaijan Country Manager Richard Rainbow, working with C&T Manager Javidan Melikova,   shared in conducting the 20 minute presentation, and the attendee feedback afterward was very positive.   The presentation was a welcomed opportunity for all of Moody International's services to be brought forth and discussed with a varied and diverse group of representatives from various organisations.

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Moody International Ranks 81 on The Sunday Times PricewaterhouseCoopers Profit Track 100

(courtesy of Fast Track www.fasttrack.co.uk)

This year's Sunday Times PwC Profit Track 100, which measures companies' profit growth over their last three financial years, offers a snapshot of some of Britain's best-performing private firms in tough trading conditions.

The annual Profit Track 100 league table, now in its 11th year, ranks Britain's private companies with the fastest-growing profits over the last three years of their latest available audited accounts.  Criteria: Companies had to be registered in the UK, independent, unquoted and ultimate holding companies.  Profits had to exceed �500,000 in the base year and �3m in the latest available audited accounts. Companies had to show a rise in profits from their penultimate to their latest year, and not have made a loss in any of the interim years.

Moody International profits have grown 46% a year from �10.3m in 2005 to �32.3m in 2008.

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ANNOUNCEMENT

10 March 2010

Moody International today announced that it has acquired Pro-Inspect, Inc., an in-service maintenance inspection and engineering support services provider to the Petroleum Refining and Chemical Processing industry.  Pro-Inspect is based in La Porte, Texas and in Geismar, Louisiana with staff assigned to refineries throughout the USA and in certain areas in the rest of the world.  Details of the transaction were not disclosed.
 
Brendan Connolly, CEO of Moody International, commented that, "This acquisition is in line with Moody's strategy to grow our Asset Integrity Services.  Pro-Inspect has a strong industry reputation built through exemplary service to its clients and is a close cultural fit.  The Pro-Inspect addition creates a formidable in-service inspection presence in the USA and increases our presence in various regions of the USA."
 
Kelley Jones, General Manager of Pro-Inspect, commented, "This is a very positive measure for Pro-Inspect.  There were several opportunities on the table, but we chose Moody International because we sincerely feel that this is the best option for our clients, our employees and our Company."   Kelley Jones, founder of Pro-Inspect, together with all management and staff will continue with the company post acquisition.

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For further information contact Andrew Jackson, Group Mergers & Acquisitions Manager, telephone +44 1444 472940 or email a.jackson@moodyint.com

Note to editors:

Headquartered in the UK, Moody International is a leading global provider of technical inspection, technical staffing, consulting and training services to the oil and gas, construction, mining and power generation industries and provides system certification services to all sectors.  Moody International  is owned by management and Investcorp, the Bahrain based private equity firm.

Pro-Inspect, Inc. provides inspection services, using certified professional inspectors to the petrochemical industry specializing in Maintenance, Turnaround, Construction and Vendor Inspection, and Mechanical Integrity Project Implementation.  For more information please visit www.pro-inspect.com

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OHSAS 18001
Certification Award for
Moody International UK

Moody International is pleased to announce the successful certification of the Moody Group Health and Safety Management System, to the OHSAS 18001 standard.

Following implementation of the Moody Group health and safety management system, including local legislative requirements, a successful pre-audit was initially completed in July 2009.  Full audits were then conducted in October and November 2009 at both Moody International offices in Haywards Heath and Hamilton, UK.  

Congratulations to the team involved in the implementation and certification - lead by Colin Temple in Haywards Heath and George Friend in Hamilton.

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North Africa Technical Conference and Exhibition (NATC)

 As part of ongoing business development activities in Egypt and North Africa, Moody International actively participates in community events such as the North Africa Technical Conference and Exhibition (NATC).  The event was organised by the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) and this year held under the patronage of H.E. Sameh Fahmy, Minister of Petroleum, Egypt. 

As seen in the photo, Minister Fahmy (middle) visited Moody's exhibit booth and was keen to learn about the company's services and involvement in the oil and gas industry.  Also pictured are Eng. Olga V. Kopteva (Business Development Manager - Moody Egypt) and Eng. Ezzat Kamel (General Manager - Randy Smith Training Solutions Egypt). 

(courtesy of www.spe.org)  The 2010 North Africa Technical Conference and Exhibition (NATC) was the second edition of this event. The previous NATC was the first multidisciplinary conference organised by the Society of Petroleum Engineers in North Africa. It took place in Morocco under the patronage of H.E Madame Amina Benkhadra, Minister of Energy, Mining, Water and Environment, Morocco. The conference attracted delegates representing 28 countries and 88 companies and institutions worldwide.  After the great success of the first edition of NATC, the February 2010 event wass expecting around 1200 participants.

This second event (February 14-17, 2010) held under the patronage of H.E. Sameh Fahmy, Minister of Petroleum, Egypt, covered the major upstream and midstream technical topics such as exploration, deepwater exploration, gas field development, drilling, and production enhancement.

The conference is a platform to discuss and share the knowledge, experiences, and current technical applications that have relevance in today's economic conditions.

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India Pipelines

Moody International has recently been awarded three prestigious contracts from GAIL (India) Ltd., New Delhi to provide third party inspection (TPI) and quality surveillance services for two major cross-country pipeline projects (DVPL-II, BNPL) and thirty-nine other small pipeline projects.  GAIL's objectives in utilising third party inspection services are to assure high quality management standards during the manufacturing, construction and commissioning of the pipeline system, and confirm that design is in accordance with the company's Quality Policy. 

Moody's scope of technical services includes, but is not limited to, inspection during manufacturing and coating of line pipe, pipeline construction-related activities, welding, NDT, electrical and instrumentation, and construction activities at various stations en-route as well as at the compressor stations.  

PROJECTS' DETAILS INCLUDE: 

Dahej Vijaypur Pipeline Project Phase II (DVPL-II)
Diameter x Length:  48" x 419 km (API 5L X-70) and 199 km (API 5L X-80)
Deployed Personnel: 20 inspectors at pipe and coating mills, laying sites and inspection at vendor premises

Bawana Nangal Pipeline Project (BNPL)
Diameter x Length: 36" x 150 km, 30" x 145 km, 24" x 123 km and 18" x 83 km (API 5L X-70 & X-80)
Deployed Personnel: 20 inspectors at pipe and coating mills, laying sites and inspection at vendor premises

Small Pipeline Projects
Diameter x Length:  varying diameter of 4" - 30" and length 20 km - 250 km
Deployed Personnel: 10 inspectors at pipe and coating mills, laying sites and inspection at vendor premises.

Under GAIL's dynamic leadership of Mr. R.D. Goyal, Director (Projects), Dr. A. Karnatak, GM (Projects) and Mr. S.K. Pathak, Engineer In-Charge, these pipeline projects are sure to be successful.  Moody International is pleased to be included and providing technical services. 

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Moody International Nigeria - Operating Success

For the past thirteen years, throughout what could be described as extremely trying circumstances (constant power and water outages, internet connectivity inadequacies, and continual transportation challenges) - all that have made it difficult for employees to perform their daily duties, Moody International Nigeria has swept these adverse conditions to emerge as a significant success story for The Moody Group. As well, security concerns always dominate as militant activities are rampant, especially in the Niger Delta where most of the oil exploration and production activities take place.  Under the leadership of Moody Nigeria Country Manager, Mr. Niyi Ademuson, he and his team of employees have developed a "can do" attitude, full of resilience and determination to succeed!

The major source of Moody Nigeria's work is from the Technical Staffing Services (TSS) Business Unit where client relationships are strong and the majors such as Mobil Producing Nigeria / Esso Nigeria (ExxonMobil), Chevron, Total / TUPNI, Brass LNG, Bechtel, OK LNG and NNPC have displayed their satisfaction through continued associations and contract renewals. In TSS, Moody Nigeria currently supplies over 200 contract staff (locals and expatriate) to various clients. 

Current efforts in the Technical Inspection Services (TIS) Business Unit include training and mentoring of local Nigerian inspectors.  As well, with assistance from the Moody UK and Moody France offices, the Nigerian operations are initiating an OCTG inspectors' training programme to be held in France. This initiative is in line with the Nigerian Government's drive for local content which encourages the fabrication of structures and specialist activities such as threading of imported pipes be performed locally using local expertise.  Moody Nigeria is also dedicated to training inspectors and continues to offer the American Welding Society (AWS) / Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) training in Lagos. Moody Nigeria has trained over 150 local inspectors, out of which over 110 inspectors have gained certification.

In commitment to the Moody International quality focus worldwide, Moody Nigeria has recently embarked on a extensive programme of internal auditing to ensure that the Moody Group Management Procedures and Policies are implemented and diligently followed.

Despite the continual challenges that Moody Nigeria has to deal with, the feedback from Nigerian clients has been very positive and complimentary on reporting time, quick response to urgent client requests, and inspectors' interpretation of and adherence to Code and Standard requirements. The Moody Nigeria team includes competent and resolute individuals with a common goal to be the Number One Quality Inspection and Training Service Provider in the region, utilising qualified and certified local personnel. 

Regional Director for Africa, Frederic Leforestier comments: "Congratulations to Niyi and everyone at Moody International Nigeria on all of your successes thus far.  With experience in overcoming difficult challenges you are ideally positioned to surpass future objectives."

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Brighton (UK) Dragon Boat Race - Moody International Sponsors Trident Professional IT Services

Moody International was proud to sponsor Trident Professional IT Services at the annual Dragonboat Challenge.  Trident provides IS support for Moody International's UK-hosted servers and systems as well as the four Moody UK offices.

Sussex businesses took part in the event by racing each other in 40ft Hong Kong style rowing boats. Teams were made up of staff from local employers such as American Express, Legal & General, Tesco, Asda, Campbell Reith Hill, Storrington Fire and Rescue and Goldstone Junior School.

The Dragonboat Challenge was started by The Mayor of Brighton and Hove, Councilllor Ann Norman, and the winning team, Cyder Land Services, completed their race in just over a minute after some stiff competition from the other teams!  Trident's team came in a commendable fifth place.

All sponsorship money went to the local Rocking Horse Children's Charity.

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Moody International Ranks 16 
on Sunday Times Deloitte Buyout Track 100

(courtesy of Fast Track www.fasttrack.co.uk)

"Founded almost a century ago, Moody International has built a network of 100 offices in more than 60 countries. The West Sussex, England company provides technical inspection, staffing and training services to clients including Exxon Mobil, BP and Dow. It also offers certification services, ensuring that companies comply with regulations. Investcorp backed a 158m GBP secondary buyout from Close Brothers in 2007 and since then Moody has made a string of acquisitions, including Texas-based Petrospect Inspection Services in October, 2009. Under chief executive Brendan Connolly, profits have grown 83% a year from 12.3m GBP in 2006 to 41.2m GBP in 2008."

"Buyout Track 100 is researched and compiled by Fast Track, the Oxford-based networking events and research company that ranks Britain's top-performing private companies.  The Buyout Track 100 league table ranks Britain's mid-market private-equity-backed companies with the fastest-growing profits over the latest two years."   

Moody International has been featured in all four yearly Buyout Track 100 listings.  In 2009 Moody ranked 58 with an impressive move upward to rank 16 in 2010. 

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Moody Marine and Responsible Fishing Scheme
in The Netherlands

For a number of years, Moody Marine has been the sole provider of Responsible Fishing Scheme (RFS) audits in the UK. This program evaluates the practices onboard the vessel in terms of care of the catch, environmental good practice, and traceability.

Moody Marine has recently been awarded a five year contract to provide RFS audits in The Netherlands.  The Dutch Fishery council is partnering Moody Marine in the delivery of this contract.  The Dutch Fishery council staff performs pre-audits on vessels thus assisting the Dutch skippers in advance of Moody's independent audits. 

The Dutch trawl fleet is currently being certified and over thirty other vessels have been certified to date. In the coming year, Moody Marine aims to have over one hundred vessels certified for RFS in The Netherlands.

Moody Marine is currently looking to expand RFS certification globally - the next step is to engage tuna fishing vessels in the Indian Ocean and SE Asia supplying fish to Europe.

 

Pictured:  RFS certified Beam Trawler PELIKAAN KW 88   KATWIJK

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Moody International Receives
RasGas Safety Award

During the Second RasGas Contractor Safety Forum held on 26 November 2009, Moody International received a Safety Award recognizing their achievement of 10 million man hours without a Lost Time Injury.  Congratulations and thank you to all involved for you commitment to safety!

 

Pictured:  Mr. Bill Chase, RasGas Operations Technical Manager; Mr. Catalin Tomescu, Moody International Country Manager, Qatar. 


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PERSONNEL ACHIEVEMENTS


 

Cindy Keithley, Operations Manager and 19 year veteran of PetroSpect Inspection Services, Ltd.  (a wholly owned subsidiary of Moody International) was recently elected to the Board of Directors of the Association of Plant Inspection Personnel (APIP) to serve as a company member and serve a two year term.

APIP is a nonprofit organization consisting of individuals and companies providing Inspection, Nondestructive Testing, Quality Assurance and Quality Control services to the refining, petrochemical, energy, aerospace and other related industries (www.APIP-USA.org).

James Cesarini of PetroSpect Inspection Services (a wholly owned subsidiary of Moody International) and Business Development Manager for the Moody International In-Service division, was recently chosen by Business and Industry Connection magazine as one of their "Industry Achievers". 

Industry Achievers - taken from Business and Industry Connection magazine, https://bicalliance.com/bicmedia/bic-publishing/

There are many paths to success in business and industry. The journey, however, is made easier by following in the footsteps of others who have achieved success for themselves. The energy business attracts many of the world's best and brightest individuals. With such formidable competition each sector of industry, preparation is of the utmost importance. While there is no preparation better than formal education and training, there are many critical lessons that can't be taught in a classroom setting.

Industry Achievers presents the most valuable insights on success, leadership, mentors and education from 50 individuals in operations, maintenance, engineering, construction, safety, health and environmental, training, sales, marketing and more in the form of brief, inspirational narratives. Whether you're a young professional just entering your field or a seasoned veteran taking the next step in your career journey, the stories featured in Industry Achievers will offer the gift of perspective as viewed through the eyes of some of the best and brightest among America's industrial corporations, service companies and associations.

Since BIC Alliance was founded 25 years ago, its staff has met, interviewed and read about thousands of successful individuals in business and industry. These people have served as positive role models and mentors for countless employees, colleagues and customers. Industry Achievers represents an effort to capture the wisdom of business and industry professionals in a format that can be passed from generation to generation. 

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MOODY INTERNATIONAL LAUNCHES NEW REAL-TIME REPORTING SYSTEM  

LONDON, 7 January 2010 - London based Moody International announces the launch of "eReporting" a real-time reporting system that dramatically reduces the time required to report inspection results, improves the quality of the report content and raises the standard of inspections through the use of best practice protocols. Moody International has recognized their clients' needs for a real-time field inspection reporting system that can assist in accelerating decisions, and improve the quality of reports and industry standards.

This breakthrough reporting solution is based on a proprietary inspection protocol or logic that guides the inspector whilst capturing and transmitting data in real time. This is available for a variety of equipment types, and multiple inspection codes and manufacturing practices. 

The primary benefits from Moody International's "eReporting" system include; immediate data entry while the inspection is taking place; multi-platform accessibility including handheld devices, laptops, and  dedicated internet portals; comprehensive report narrative generated via minimal data entry; logic driven inspection protocol that reflects scenarios/inspection sequences; integral signature and photographic capture; and customisation to fit clients' reporting requirements.

To learn more about "eReporting", please contact us at ereporting@moodyint.com or ask your local representative to provide you with additional details. Demonstrations are available upon request.

Moody International, headquartered in Haywards Heath, UK, has an international network of over 80 offices in 60 countries. It is a leading global provider of technical inspection services, technical staffing and Technical training to the oil and gas, construction, mining and power generation industries and certification services to all sectors.

Click here for a video and more information about this revolutionary new system. 

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ANNOUNCEMENT

14 January 2010

Moody International, in conjunction with its subsidiary Moody Marine, today announced that effective 19th December 2009 it acquired TAVEL Certification, Inc., a Canadian based certification company accredited by the Marine Stewardship Council to conduct Sustainable Fishery Certifications and Chain of Custody Certifications.  TAVEL is based in Halifax, Nova Scotia.  Details of the transaction were not disclosed.
 
Dr Andy Hough, Managing Director of Moody Marine, commented that, "By acquiring TAVEL, Moody Marine is pleased to further expand our global certification capacity.  Also, MSC fishery assessments are a long and complex process and so fishery clients and stakeholders must be assured of the stability of their certification body.  By supporting ongoing TAVEL assessments at this time, and by securing TAVEL's resources, Moody Marine can ensure that all existing and future projects are completed efficiently and thoroughly."
 
Steve Devitt, President of TAVEL Certification, commented, "This sale provides TAVEL with access to additional professional and administrative support.  We see this acquisition as a win-win for both TAVEL and Moody Marine, but most importantly for existing clients."  Steve Devitt will remain in a consultative capacity for the medium term and all TAVEL staff will continue with the company post acquisition.

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For further information regarding the services of TAVEL & Moody Marine contact Dr Andy Hough, Managing Director of Moody Marine,  telephone +44 (0) 1633 401092 or email a.hough@moodyint.com

For further information regarding this announcement contact Andrew Jackson, Group Mergers & Acquisitions Manager, telephone +44 (0) 1444 472940 or email a.jackson@moodyint.com

Note to editors:

Headquartered in the UK with over 3,000 people operating in 60 countries, Moody International is a leading global provider of technical inspection, technical staffing, consulting and training services to the oil and gas, construction, mining and power generation industries and provides system certification services to all sectors.  Moody International  is owned by management and Investcorp, the Bahrain based private equity firm.  For more information visit www.moodyint.com

Both Moody Marine Limited and TAVEL Certification, Inc. are certification companies accredited by the Marine Stewardship Council to conduct Sustainable Fishery Certifications and Chain of Custody Certifications.  For more information visit www.tavelcertify.com

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Moody International Certification (MIC) Japan Ranked No.1 Certification Body in Japan

ISOS, Japan's most prestigious monthly magazine in the ISO certification industry, recently completed a survey in which the capabilities of all 80 active ISO certification bodies in Japan were evaluated. 

The survey was conducted via questionnaire, and the results of the ratings were placed into seven categories.  Those categories were: 

1.  Overall competency / integrity
2.  Auditee's management ability
3.  Auditor's competence
4.  Effectiveness of audit
5.  Certification body's overall service
6.  Customer loyalty
7.  Management of problem solution

As a result of the survey, MIC Japan was ranked as the No.1 Certification Body in Japan.  This same survey was conducted in 2003, and at that time MIC Japan was also ranked No.1. 

Congratulations MIC Japan for a job well done!

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ANNOUNCEMENT

13 October 2009

Moody International today announced that it has acquired PetroSpect Inspection Services, Ltd., an in-service technical inspection and engineering support services provider to the USA Refining and Chemical Processing industry.  PetroSpect is based in Texas City, Texas.  Details of the transaction were not disclosed.
 
Brendan Connolly, CEO of Moody International, commented that, "This acquisition is in line with Moody's strategy to grow our Asset Integrity Services.  PetroSpect has an enviable reputation for providing services and people to the industry, has a strong management team, and is a close cultural fit.  PetroSpect complements our existing in-service business allowing us to better serve our clients through the  provision of a wider range of services."
 
James Cesarini, General Manager of PetroSpect, commented, "PetroSpect prides itself on a 20-year history of providing quality visual in-service inspection services.  We are excited to leverage Moody's global presence to expand PetroSpect's reach."  Both James Cesarini and Tom Elkins, founder of PetroSpect, will continue with the company post acquisition. 

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For further information contact Andrew Jackson, Group Mergers & Acquisitions Manager, telephone +44 1444 472940 or email a.jackson@moodyint.com

Note to editors:

Headquartered in the UK, Moody International is a leading global provider of technical inspection, technical staffing, consulting and training services to the oil and gas, construction, mining and power generation industries and provides system certification services to all sectors.  Moody International  is owned by management and Investcorp, the Bahrain based private equity firm.

PetroSpect Inspection Services Ltd. provides inspection services, using certified professionals, to the refining, petrochemical, oil and gas, and power industries.  To learn more about PetroSpect Inspection Services Ltd., please visit them at www.petrospect.com

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Congratulations, Ivan Savov!

At the recent annual meeting of EFAC (the European Federation of Associations of Certification Bodies), Moody International Bulgaria's Ivan Savov was elected as Chairman of EFAC.  In this function, Ivan will act as the official representative of over 120 European certification bodies for the International Accreditation Forum, and will  also be official representative of the EA (European co-operation for Accreditation), the European body responsible for the implementation of EU rules and directives  relating to accreditation and certification.  On behalf of everyone at Moody International, we wish you the best in your Chairman's role, Ivan!

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Russia - China Oil Pipeline

Inspection teams from both Moody Russia and Moody China will work on the same project, as Moody International has been selected by Transneft, Russia and CNPC, China as third-party inspection contractors to supervise construction of an oil pipeline river crossing.

The Russia / China oil pipeline is being constructed by CNPC and Transneft in their respective countries,  with the river crossing section being constructed jointly by both companies. The 1,150 meter dual-line section will cross the Heilongjiang River on the border between Russia and China, with completion expected in June 2010. This pipeline, which runs from Skovorodino, Russia to China's northeastern city of Daging, will link Russia's far east to China's northeast, is set to start operation by the end of 2010. It is anticipated that the pipeline will transport 15 million tones of crude oil annually during the years 2011 through 2030.

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Moody Marine

The Moody International Management System Certification (MSC) division, Moody Marine, has a strong tradition of undertaking assessments and audits for Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification, and is proud to be responsible for certification services of two thirds of the fisheries that have already been through the process worldwide, and over half of those in the main assessment requirement. 

According to Moody Marine Managing Director Andy Hough, its auditors' collective and extensive expertise makes Moody Marine a firm choice for companies seeking a certification body to take them through MSC assessment.  Andy has been undertaking MSC assessments since the eco label originated in 1997 and now manages the operation for Moody Marine.  He also provides advice and assistance to the company's auditors and clients throughout the world who benefit from his considerable experience.  Feedback from clients is positive, and Moody has built an excellent reputation for its work.

The At-Sea Processors Association operates the world's largest MSC certified fishery, the Alaska Pollock Fishery, and their representative Jim Gilmour is delighted with the service provided by Moody Marine.  "The organization brings knowledge and experience to the table in evaluating fishery sustainability, and works with an approach that fosters cooperation with the management agency, and openness to the views of a variety of stakeholders," he states. 
 
In the past twelve months, demand has grown considerably for MSC certification and the Moody Marine division recently recruited a group of associate auditors to ensure it could meet forward demand.  From a core staff of people based in the US and Europe, Moody now has expertise all over the globe and includes Spanish and French speakers.  Andy Hough comments, "We are well placed to cover fisheries in all the world's oceans, coastal areas and estuaries, as well as freshwater lakes and rivers. Moody Marine is currently working in Africa, Asia, Europe, America, Australasia, the Pacific, and even in the Antarctic".   

In 2008, the Moody Marine MSC introduced a standardized assessment tree which has ensured a transparent and consistent approach to fishery assessments.  More recently the MSC�s new risk based framework for data deficient fisheries has encouraged more clients to come forward for assessment, "The MSC process provides an excellent independent review of the performance of a fishery and can help clients with access to markets and increased value of the landed product" explains Andy. 

This article was written by Nicki Holmyard (nicki.holmyard@virgin.net) and first appeared in Fishing News International in summer 2009.

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MOODY INTERNATIONAL - AFRICA SYMPOSIUMS

MOODY INTERNATIONAL is delighted to be presenting TRAINING SYMPOSIUMS and networking luncheons together with an introduction to our new corporate portfolio in conjunction with subsidiaries Randy Smith Training Solutions (RSTS) and Enterprise Development Network (EDN).

The Symposiums, taking place in Angola (October 28), Nigeria (October 8), and Algeria (October 11), aim to drive world-class thinking on Health, Safety and Environment best practices in the oil & gas industry in AFRICA to the next level.  The demand for oil & gas products has now pushed HSE issues to the forefront of the industry and this symposium aims to give the opportunity for participants and stakeholders to hear from experts and industry peers and discover the hottest developments in the effective management of health, safety & environment for the oil & gas industry.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE SYMPOSIUM INCLUDE :
 
►  Delivering World-Class HSE Culture and Risk Management, Safety Integrity Systems, Technical Inspection Services and Technical Staffing Services
►  Designing for Safety - Exploring the Safety Aspects for Upstream and Downstream
►  Effective Skills Management of Workforce to Maximize Safety
►  Maintaining Operational Excellence while Securing World-Class HSE Practices
►  Cultural Change through Leadership
►  Client, Contractor, Subcontractor - Who's in Charge?
►  Participate in sessions - giving participants and stakeholders the chance to discuss the latest issues with experts and colleagues  - and the speakers - in an open, informal and intimate setting.

PRESENTERS ARE :

Frederic Leforestier - Moody International Board Director & Regional Director Africa
Andrew Lyon - EDN General Manager Africa
Dick Malkowski - RSTS Senior Instructor 

For more information, please contact Moody International.

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Chile Oil, Gas and Coal Chamber Meeting

 

Pictured in this photo are representatives of Moody International and the Chamber member companies which include Methanex, Chilean National Petroleum Company (ENAP), Apache Corporation, Pan American Energy, GeoPark, Greymouth Petroleum (Petromagallames), PlusPetrol, and coal mining companies Chabunco and Isla Riesco. 

The Chilean government, in an initiative to attract private foreign investment to develop new oil & gas
fields, recently called a public bid for ten new blocks in the Magallanes Basin, extreme southern end of Chile.  This basin presents the most suitable geological characteristics to develop hydrocarbon exploration and exploitation projects in the region. The Magellan Region has produced 63.88 million cubic meters of oil (401 million barrels) and 108.12 million cubic meters of natural gas (3.82 trillion cubic feet) since activities in the oil and gas industry began 60 years ago. To face the challenge of this new development process, the companies involved founded the first Oil, Gas and Coal Chamber to face the fact that the region presents important gaps in terms of industrial organization. The region does not have a highly developed oil, gas and mining cluster structure (the region's isolation is one of the major difficulties in this regard). 

This new Chamber represents a collective private initiative to develop common positions when facing problems, legislation challenges, and other issues such as the lack of a trained and specialized work force.  The first organized meeting took place on April 14th, 2009 at Methanex's expansive methanol production facility.

The facility includes the world's largest methanol plant and is located near the city of Punta Arenas on the Straits of Magellan in the Chilean Patagonia.  Moody International attended the meeting, invited as the sole external company, to present Randy Smith Training Solutions' (RSTS) specialized training programs. RSTS was also able to convey the extensive experience and knowledge they have to offer in support of the industry's development in the region.

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Moody International Technical Staffing Services division forms a new strategic alliance with Virtual Intelligence Providers, LLC, (VIP)

HOUSTON, Texas USA : In what is otherwise a challenging time for business development and commercial associations, Moody International and VIP have opened new opportunities by executing a new strategic alliance staffing service agreement for IT and Infrastructure Support.

VIP's strength as a business technology provider resides not just in the specialized knowledge, maturity, poise and flexibility of its professional force, but also in its organizational commitment to excellence, ethical behavior, flexibility and affordability of all services and solutions offered. The firm's offer is a wide array of fields or areas of expertise, chief among them: ERP Project Support/Management,  Implementation Support, Change Communications Advisory, Business Technology Training, Application Development, Performance Improvement for Organizations, Augmentation, Curricular Development and e-Learning Services. VIP is certified as a Minority, Women-Owned/Operated, Equal Employment Organization qualified to provide Technology Services at various levels, both for private and governmental organizations, and is registered with both the Houston Minority Business Council (HMBC), and with the
Better Business Bureau (BBB).

 

Pictured:  Chuck Parker, Moody US TSS Manager; Sonia Clayton, VIP President & CEO; Ann Zimmerman, Moody Account Executive; Kirk Clayton, VIP CFO; Glen Bucher, VIP Operations Manager; Frank Velasco, VIP Human Resources Manager.

Sonia Clayton, VIP's CEO commented, "The relationship between Moody and VIP results in another very important, exciting and synergistic association. Moody's footprint and quality services, plus the flexibility, know-how and strength of VIP's capabilities in the IT/Infrastructure Support department, make this association one loaded with possibilities and potential. It also shows management determination, for both Moody and VIP, to keep moving forward in the face of existing challenges.

"Moody International is very excited to be associated with such a dynamic and successful organization in VIP", comments Chuck Parker, US Technical Staffing Services Divisional Manager. "The strategic alliance will very much benefit both VIP and Moody, but more importantly our clients, and our mutual ability to continue to provide them with the 'best of the best' in technical staffing resources."

Moody, headquartered in the UK and with its Americas regional office in Houston, has an international network of over 80 offices in 60 countries. It is a leading global provider of technical staffing, technical inspection, consultancy and training, to the oil and gas, construction, mining and power generation industries and ISO certification services to all sectors. Its blue chip client base includes ExxonMobil, Chevron, Conoco Phillips, BP, Aramco, Bechtel and Dow Chemical. Moody is one of the largest and most respected specialized technical staffing agencies operating in the oil, gas, energy, and engineering
marketplace, and the recent alliance with VIP broadens the technical services to now include additional information technology and related infrastructure support resources.

For further information please contact Chuck Parker at (832) 482-1907 or via e-mail at c.parker@moodyint.com

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Ekofish Group North Sea twin rigged otter trawl plaice
Achieves MSC Certification 


Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification of the Ekofish Group North Sea twin rigged otter trawl plaice fishery was announced on 4th June 2009.  The Group is the first in Europe to obtain independent certification for plaice as a well managed and sustainable fishery.  

The Ekofish group chose Moody Marine as their independent accredited assessors, working closely with them to provide the detailed technical information necessary.  This enabled Moody's expert team to evaluate the overall health of the fish stocks, the fishery's impact on the ecosystem, and the efficiency of the management system. 

"We are pleased to verify that this fishery, which takes place in the central North Sea between Denmark and Scotland using a bottom trawl, has met the exacting standards of the MSC," says Dr Andy Hough, Director of Moody Marine.  "Certification is valid for a period of five years, but we will carry out surveillance audits of the fishery throughout that time," he added.    

The plaice fishery operates between April and December and has a quota of 2,500MT for 2009.   Landed into the Netherlands, it is sold as whole fresh fish and also processed to provide fresh and frozen filets for the domestic and wider European markets. 

Louwe de Boer of Ekofish explained that certification was an important step for his company and that close liaison was maintained with WWF Netherlands during the assessment process.  "We operate a small fishery that operates in a tight geographic area, closes during the spawning season, uses large mesh gear, and an innovative trawl design.  This means that there is a very low incidence of by-catch of undersized fish or non target species such as cod," he says.

The benefits of MSC are already apparent to the company.  "There is currently demand for a greater volume of MSC certified product than we can land, and with interest growing fast in sustainability, we believe there will be an excellent market for our plaice in the future," stated Louwe. 

Moody Marine recently augmented its team of experts with 16 new fishery auditors and has a global network of offices.  Their appointment means that Moody now has reserve capacity and is more than capable of meeting the growing demand for certification audits.

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Moody Wins Global Certification and Training Contract with Jotun Paints

Moody Certification Norway has successfully won a global contract with Jotun Paint for certification of all their production sites worldwide.

Jotun, with its Head Office is Sandefjord Norway. (www.jotun.com), is a global leader in the fields of Decorative, Protective, Marine and Powder coatings. The company has embarked on a universal certification scheme of implementing ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 into their production plants.
In all approx 60 new certifications will be started and completed within the next 18-24 months as well as 60 transfers of existing schemes. 

Jotun have had a mix of Certification bodies for various standards and has been looking to standardise this for consistency and ongoing improvement. The contract awarded to Moody was won against fierce international competition.

 

Pictured:  Gary Pedersen, Global Project Manager - ISO Project; Morten Fon, Jotun President and CEO; Arne Dahl, Managing Director of Moody International Certification Scandinavia; Jon Cato Juvik, Jotun Purchasing Manager

In addition to the certification, Moody will also provide top management awareness training as well as awareness, internal auditor and lead auditor training to staff around the world, again to provide Jotun with a consistent internal approach.

As part of their commitment to this project, (due to be completed between the end of 2010 and mid 2011 ), Jotun has appointed a group ISO project manager located in Sandefjord and established a core unit of 4 regional managers who will liaise with MIC Norway on a regular basis.

From the Moody side, this contract will be run out of our office in Sandefjord, Norway, with the assistance of MI UK for training and 4 appointed regional coordinators to be responsible for the day to day liaison with their Jotun counterpart. The certification world wide will be based on Norwegian Accreditation.

Please feel free to visit the Jotun home page, and look at some of the exiting projects being completed with Jotun products. The Eiffel Tower, the Queen Mary 2 Cruise ship, various oil & gas platforms/vessels, the Burj Al Arab Hotel (the Sail), various land based industrial applications and the worlds highest building, soon to be completed, the Burj Dubai Tower.

Moody welcomes this opportunity to work with Jotun to provide a value for money range of services that will utilise Moody's substantial worldwide network.

For more information please contact Arne Dahl at a.dahl@moodyint.com

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BP Exploration Alaska

The Technical Staffing Services (TSS) division of Moody International USA is proud to be a prime staffing agency to the British Petroleum Exploration Alaska (BPXA) group, headquartered in Anchorage.

BP Projects in Alaska

BP Exploration Alaska Offices - Anchorage, Alaska
BP Exploration Alaska Offices - Anchorage, Alaska

BPXA in involved in various projects in the Alaska region. It has a major focus on the renewal of their "North Slope" infrastructure. The renewal will include various components, including the installation of new pipelines, structures, and other related facilities such as highly specialized leak detection systems.

Specific "North Slope" focus for BP over the years includes the Prudhoe Bay oil field, located approximately 650 miles north of Anchorage, first discovered in 1968 with production commencing in 1977. This oil field is reported as the largest field in North America and 18th largest discovered in the world. It is estimated that more than ten billion barrels of oil have been produced from this region alone.

BP is also developing its "Liberty Oilfield" which will see drilling the world's longest horizontal wells in order to reach an offshore reservoir in the Beaufort Sea region. This will be a spectacular undertaking, with an estimated cost of 1.5 billion and recovery of approximately 100 million barrels of oil.

Significant other exploration also continues in the Alaska region, where BP is involved in various oil recovery techniques including horizontal drilling, and both gas and gas cap water injection methods. Other areas of potential development include pipelines for the provision of natural gas from the North Slope to North American regions.

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Moody International Acquires EDN (Enterprise Development Network)

London 20 March 2009 -- Moody International today announced the acquisition of The Enterprise Development Network (EDN), a Global Health, Safety & Environmental Consulting and Training company headquartered in Australia that provides services to the oil & gas, mining and other high-risk industries.

Moody, headquartered in Haywards Heath, UK, has an international network of over 80 offices in 60 countries. It is a leading global provider of technical inspection services to the oil and gas, construction, mining and power generation industries and certification services to all sectors. Its blue chip client base includes BP, Aramco, Bechtel and Dow Chemicals.

Brendan Connolly, CEO, Moody
Pictured: Brendan Connolly, CEO, Moody
International and Peter Hobart, CEO, EDN.

Brendan Connolly, CEO of Moody International, commented: "The combination of EDN and Randy Smith Training Solutions, we previously acquired in 2007, will now enable us to provide a complete end-to-end change process for improving our client's safety culture. This latest acquisition of EDN will significantly enhance Moody's ability to provide HS&E solutions to large projects under our Managed Services offering."

George Siokos, Executive Chairman of EDN, said: "Since EDN's inception, our consultants have taken a broad organization development approach integrating safety systems with all other business systems to achieve a safe and productive workplace. The financial strength and geographic footprint of Moody International now enables us to continue to expand our raft of services, in order to help our clients achieve improved safe work outcomes along with broader productivity improvements."

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Moody International In-Service Inspection Division

In-service inspection is defined as the provision of specialized inspection (often regulated by local authorities), and technical consultancy to operating facilities and equipment. Facilities include refineries, chemical processing plants, large mining refrigeration plants, operational boilers, storage tanks, process pipelines and auxiliary piping systems in such plants.

This service should be distinguished from the related turnaround inspections in which third party companies provide intensive inspection services, usually including non-destructive testing, while the refinery or processing plants are shut down for routine maintenance and statutory inspections.

Moody International offers in-service inspection services through its Technical Inspection Services (TIS) business unit. The acquisition of Schindler and Associates in 2006 expanded Moody's USA in-service inspection opportunities to include clients such as ConocoPhillips, 3M, BP USA, Marathon Refining, Kinder Morgan and others. Moody is an accredited (non-traditional) Authorized Inspection Agency (AIA) in the USA for statutory purposes. In South Africa, Moody continues to be strong with approximately 20% of operations there being related to in-service activities. Clients here include Sapref, Natref, Sasol Oil, Natcos and others.

Moody's current in-service inspection offerings include:

Moody International offers In-Service Inspection Services
  • Corrosion monitoring
  • Remaining life/end of life calculations
  • Inspection program auditing
  • Fitness for service
  • Inspection program implementation
  • Asset Integrity Services (includes RBI)
  • Corrosion/environmental audits of pressure equipment
  • Routine code visual inspections of pressure vessels, pressure piping, atmospheric storage tanks, boilers and ancillary equipment to various codes, standards and local regulations
  • In-service repair management, consulting, planning and certification
  • Metallurgical and Failure Investigations
  • Minimum Allowable Thickness Evaluations (MATs)
  • Design Reviews and Inspection support for Re-rating and Modifications to equipment
  • Specialised Non-Destructive Testing such as TOFD, Corrosion Mapping, IRIS and Eddy Current Testing in association with selected partners in the field

In support of Moody's in-service division the company employs highly skilled inspectors who are fully versed in the petrochemical, manufacturing, power generation and jurisdictional mechanical integrity inspection requirements. In the USA, these inspectors include those certified to API 510, API 570, API 653; National Board commissioned inspectors; ASNT TC 1A Level II certified inspectors in various disciplines, and AWS Certified Welding inspectors. In South Africa, inspectors are certified in the Competent Person Scheme in addition to any of the above certifications. Most work is undertaken by registered and qualified IPEs (Inspection of Pressurized Equipment) in South Africa.

Moody International is committed to a reliability-based approach to asset integrity - being Proactive not Reactive! If you have any questions about Moody's in-service inspection division, please contact Richard Dobson, TIS Business Unit Manager, at: r.dobsonmoodyint.com.

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Technical Inspection Services (TIS) - Competency Training Program

Moody International has committed to developing and releasing a series of training courses that will improve the integrity and quality of service provided to our clients. Such continual improvement is pivotal to any quality-based service organization.

In 2008, Moody completed a worldwide series of successful Project Coordinator (PC) charter training programs. A similar program is now currently being released targeted to the Technical Specialists (TS) group. Classroom-based training sessions have already taken place in the USA, Egypt, UK, and Norway. The contents of the Technical Specialist charter training program specifically address the Moody International processes, the corporate standards to which Technical Specialists are expected to adhere as a minimum, and the quality of service expectations within the organization.

Brendan Connolly, CEO, Moody
Attendees during the recent TS charter training
in the UAE:
Front Row (Left to Right):
Jason Pereira (Ops Mgr, MI Qatar),
Hussain Al-Atrakchi (Regional Director,
Middle East Region),
Vediyappan Pandu (Technical Specialist,
MI UAE),
Gopal Rao (Project Manager, MI UAE),
Tariq Ahmad (Technical Specialist, MI UAE),
Madhavan Sadagopan (Regional Technical Manager
/ Regional Business Unit Manager, ME Region)
Back Row (Left to Right):
Maxwell Salins (Technical Specialist, MI UAE),
Sreekumar Nair (Technical Specialist, MI UAE),
Vadivel Kaliyannan (Technical Specialist, MI UAE),
Alex Panicker (Technical Specialist, MI UAE),
Sunil Kumar Garimidi (Technical Specialist, MI UAE),
Edgardo Atienza (Technical Specialist, MI Qatar),
Muhammad Waqas (Technical Specialist,
MI Pakistan)

For a global organization aspiring to maintain the status of 'technical service provider of choice', this charter training reinforces the importance of the consistency, quality, timeliness and relationship management (both internally and externally) in all that Moody International does to meet, and hopefully exceed, client expectations.

Moody International is convinced that this investment in training not only improves our capabilities, but also has a positive impact on the overall motivation of our employees. Both the PC and the TS charter training courses send out a uniform message:

  • the importance of adhering to identical and consistent work processes
  • understanding what is expected from each one of us on a daily basis
  • being consistent in our approach to reporting

E-Learning

With one of the largest number of Technical Specialists in the industry, it would be impossible to invite all to attend classroom training. Therefore, in April 2009, Moody will launch an 'e-learning' solution that will allow all personnel to receive the training online.

Technical Specialists Competency Training Program

The TIS Business Unit group within Moody is currently developing a formal competency program, the objectives of which are to:

  • Provide a mechanism for training and familiarization of existing and new generations of Technical Specialist and support resources;
  • Develop and improve the breadth of knowledge of the less-experienced existing inspectors; and,
  • Enable Technical Specialists to develop capabilities and prove competency in a range of technical disciplines and services lines, whether required explicitly by certain key accounts, accreditation bodies or local market opportunities.

This program consists of three stages:

Stage 1: Discipline Validation Assessment (DVA): to measure and validate the current state of knowledge held by Moody Technical Specialist and by technical discipline

Stage 2: Delivery of 'development' training for Technical Specialists identified as requiring 'top up' training to achieve the minimum level defined in the DVA

Stage 3: Improvement training (on-line and classroom based course programs) to improve the knowledge and competence of inspectors in the various technical disciplines.

These assessments will soon be available online. More information to come in future issues of Milestones (Moody International's newsletter).

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Expanding Operations at Moody International Angola

Moody International first commenced operations in Angola in 2006, very successfully directed and administered by local managing partner Mr. Alex Casimiro.

Certificate from Moody International to Bengt Bjurstr�m
Pictured :  Alex Casimiro, Helia Chamuel,
Frederic Leforestier, Benitel (Ben) Miguel and
Keith Brown

Capitalizing on a ever-increasing rapid market expansion as a result of major oil & gas offshore developments, Moody International recently set-off on a strategy to build an even stronger presence in Angola. This resulted in the recent appointment of a new Operations Manager, Mr. Keith Brown. As well, Ms. Helia Chamuel and Mr. Benitel (Ben) Miguel were hired as Administrative Assistant and Company Driver respectively. Moody Angola also moved to new offices in the Alvalade area in Luanda, within close proximity to the city center and Luanda airport.

Activities in Angola include the supply of Technical Staffing Services (TSS) of both expatriates and Angolan nationals to major oil & gas companies operating in the region, including ExxonMobil, Technip, Bechtel, and BP. Moody Angola also provides over forty Angolan nationals to support the local BP operations in Luanda. As well, with the support of the Moody International Group, Moody Angola is currently working to develop and train local resources to provide Technical Inspection Services (TIS) such as vendor inspection and expediting, in major manufacturing centers in the region.

Frederic Leforestier, International Board Director and Regional Director for Africa, notes "Angola is one of our key development countries in Africa and I am confident that with this new structure, Moody International Angola is now even better positioned to deliver our services locally and win additional work with major oil & gas companies operating in the region. Keith, together with continued support from Alex Casimiro and the local team of Helia and Ben, will be instrumental in making our operations in Angola even more of a success."

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