HERNIS State of the art CCTVonboard PRISCO Crude Oil Tankers

H E R N I S N E W S No. 2/07

HERNIS celebrates 25 year anniversary

Sales Agents honored for great results

New Contracts

Contents Page

New Contracts 2

Iran Oil Show 2

Agent Seminar in

Thailand 3

Agent Awards 2006 3

Prisco Oil Tanker 4

Scarebeo 8 6

Talisman Malaysia 7

Taste of the world 8

OTC and Seminar

in Houston 9

HERNIS 25 years 10

Cruise celebration 11

OFFSHORE

Crane TV CT20

Buyer: National Oilwell Varco

Owner: Stena Drilling Ltd.

Project: Stena Drillmax SHI H-1650, H-1651,

H-1652

Buyer: National Oilwell Varco

Owner:A.P. Møller, Maersk Contractors

Project: Maersk Ultra Deep Semi Sub #2

Buyer: National Oilwell Varco

Owner: Mosvold Shipping AS

Project: Samsung H-1657 Crane no. 1, 2, 3, 4

Buyer: National Oilwell Varco

Owner: Stena Drilling Ltd.

Project: 3 projects for Stena Drillmax II SHI

H-1669

HERNIS 400 Compact

Buyer: National Oilwell Varco

Owner:Aban Offshore Ltd.

Project:Aban VIII Drilling Rig

HERNIS 8/1 System

Buyer: Resource Rig Supply, Inc.

Owner: GlobalSantaFe Egypt

Project: GSF Key Manhattan Jackup Rig

Buyer: Petroleum Supply Co.

Owner: Pride - Angola Branch

Project: Pride South Pacific Semi Sub

HERNIS 8/8 System

Buyer: FELS, Keppel Ltd.

Owner: Discovery Drilling Pte Ltd

Project: Discovery 1 Jackup Hull B290 Jindal

Drilling

SHIPPING

HERNIS 8/1 System

Buyer: Honeywell Co., Ltd.

Owner: Qatar Shipping Company

Project: H-1675 Q-Max LNG Carrier

HERNIS 400 Compact

Buyer: Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine

Owner: BW Gas ASA

Project: H-2259 Bergesen LNG Carrier

HERNIS 400 System

Buyer: Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine

Owner: Exmar Shipmanagement

Project: Exmar LNG RV H-2270, H-2271

Buyer: Hyundai Heavy Industries Co.

Owner: Qatar Shipping Company

Project: Q-Max LNG Carrier H-1909, H-1910

HERNIS 500 System

Buyer: Hyundai Heavy Industries Co.

Owner: Primorsk Shipping Corporation

(Prisco)

Project: Prisco Zaliv Aniva, Crude Oil Tanker

H-1874

Project: Prisco Zaliv Anadyr, Crude Oil Tanker

H-1873

Project: Prisco Zaliv Amurskiy, Crude Oil

Tanker H-1855

Project: Prisco Zaliv Amerika, Crude Oil

Tanker H-1854

HERNIS 8/8 System

Buyer / Owner: MOL Tankship Management

(Europe) Limited

Project: Noble Spirit Tanker, Usuki H-661

Project: Maracas Bay Tanker, Usuki H-656

Project: Saamis Adventurer Tanker, Usuki H-

639

Project: Nariva Tanker, Usuki H-649

Project:Ambassador Norris Tanker, Usuki H-

662

Project: Millennium Explorer Tanker, Usuki

H980

Project: Naparima Tanker, Usuki H-640

Buyer / Owner: United European Car Carriers

Ltd

Project: MV Autoprogress, Car Carrier Vessel

Together with Iranian agent, Afriz Farayand Co.,

HERNIS was represented at the Oil show in Iran

18-22 April 2007. We experienced lots of activity

with customers and business associates from Iran as

well as some neighbouring countries in the region.

Both Afriz Farayand and HERNIS consider this

international exhibition a great opportunity to meet

with key customers and discus ongoing and

potential projects. The benefits gained through this

year’s participation strongly justify the attendance at

this annual event.

The 12th International Oil and Gas show

Ali Malekanian (Afriz Farayand Co.) and Øystein Sandberg(HERNIS)

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“When Reliability Counts” – Agent Seminar

In March, 10 HERNIS agents from 9

different countries came together to

participate in the first of three agent

seminars in 2007.

The frame was set with the theme

“When Reliability Counts”, which was

fully covered through presentations and

lively discussions, sharing knowledge and

valuable experience.

Everybody agreed, that the social gathe-

ring was just as important, and with the

seminar located in the idyllic surroundings of Koh Samui, there was time to

relax at the resort facilities, which only added to the positive memories.

The sales team at HERNIS stress that it is essential to keep the worldwide

net of agents a 100% updated on projects and products in order for them

to continue their valuable work in their respective countries.

During the agent seminar in Thailand this spring,

the annual Agent Awards were presented.

The “Agent of the Year” Award was given to our

Korean agent, Prime Technology Corporation for

achieving the highest gross sale during the year and

having positioned HERNIS on several large

projects.

The “Outstanding results” Award was honoured our

Iranian Agent, Afriz Farayand Co., for having

achieved the largest growth in turnover compared to

the previous year.

We congratulate both of them!

HERNIS honour agents for great results in 2006

From left: Svein Gundersen (HERNIS Singapore), Eric Shin (PrimeTechnology Corp.), Ali Malekanian (Afriz Farayand Co.) and JanKristensen (HERNIS Norway)

From left: Svein Gundersen, HERNIS, Singapore, Eric Shin, PrimeTechnology Co., Korea, Geir N. Ludvigsen, HERNIS, Norway, MikePugh, Western Advance Pty Ltd, Australia, Tushar Mali, East WestTrading International, Bahrain, Ian Johnson, Oceanvision, Singapore,Apurva Shah, Saab Rosemount Marine Middle East FZC, UAE,Angelina Johnson, Oceanvision, Singapore, Francis Mamaril, Al-Abdulkarim Group, Saudi Arabia, Tojo Jacobs, Aisha TradingCompany, Brunai, Thoedsak Laksanukit, MTR (Thailand) Co. Ltd.,Thailand, Ali Malekanian, Afriz Farayand Co., Iran, Jan Kristensen,HERNIS, Norway

HERNIS is set in high-gear to produce our latest

technology to PRISCO’s new Crude Oil Tankers.

The CCTV System includes one EX286W Camera

Station and five EX291 Camera Stations on each

vessel. The HERNIS 500 NVR will be installed in

the main controller unit and will utilize both high

capacity video recording and video streaming over

TCIP/IP. This is a cost efficient and technically

preferred solution.

Area Sales Manager, Gaute Mørland explains the

new chosen CCTV configuration for Oil Tankers:

HERNIS State of the Art CCTV for PRISCO Oil Tankers

“The entire CCTV system will be controlled by the

owner’s client PC’s onboard and at shore. The

system has also built in advanced features, allowing

intelligent integration with the Fire&Gas system,

and other safety related systems onboard. This is all

with the purpose to increase the safety for personnel

onboard and the surroundings when sailing and

loading/offloading. When a system like this is

implemented in the security plan, it contributes to

compliance with ISPS by IMO”.

HERNIS offers lifetime support on delivered

EX286W

EX291

We take great pride in announcing the award of a series of new contractswith PRISCO for delivery of the well proven HERNIS 500 CCTV System tothe new building program of Crude Oil Tankers.The vessels are underconstruction in Korea.

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systems, which involves technical and commercial

support anywhere in the world. HERNIS also

develops solutions with back compatible product

range, and we can therefore support the vessels

through the entire lifetime.

“The primary purpose of installing HERNIS

CCTV systems on our new tankers is safety”,

emphasizes Mr. Konstantin Globenko, Technical

Director at PRISCO. “We wish to ensure the

possibility to monitor and control all critical

onboard operations, such as mooring, cargo

loading/discharge etc. from the office. Further, the

CCTV system will enable us to give advice and

support to the crew in real time when necessary.

This will give us the advantage of preventing any

potential ‘problems’ and avoid hazardous situations

in critical areas before they arise”.

About PRISCO:The Corporation operates 21 tankers with their

aggregate deadweight of 859,000 tons. Ice class

vessels including large-capacity vessels, equipped for

operation in freezing sea condition make up the

core of the Òompany’s fleet.

The Corporation policy is unloading uneconomic

and older vessels and replenishing the fleet with new

vessels. The PRISCO fleet includes ice-class vessels

with hull reinforcement, which are well equipped

for navigation under ice sea conditions.

Quality and SafetyPRISCO management and the fleet have been

certified by the Russian Maritime Register of

Shipping (MRS) and Det Norske Veritas (DNV) in

compliance with requirements of the International

Safety Management (ISM) Code and ISO-

9001:2000, ISO-1400:1996 standards, guaranteeing

that the PRISCO’s fleet and Management comply

with all the international standards and safety

criteria.

From left: Konstantin Globenko (Technical Director PRISCO) andAndrey Zozulya (Manager of Radio-Telecommunication divisionPRISCO).

As many as 18 EX286 pan & tilt Camera Stations

for hazardous areas will be installed at various

locations at the rig, so that every critical operation

can be monitored.

The semi submersible rig "Scarabeo 8", owned by

Saipem is built at the Severodvinsk Shipyard in

Russia. With an estimated construction cost at

On behalf of National Oilwell Varco in Norway, HERNIS will install acomplete high quality CCTV system with superior functionality at theScarabeo 8 drilling rig.

Scarabeo 8 equipped with highlyadvanced HERNIS CCTV system

approx 490 mill. Euro, the rig is designed to operate

on 3000 metres water depth, and is scheduled for

operation end 2009.

National Oilwell Varco are providing the majority

of the main drilling equipment for this new build

semi including a Dual Centre Drillers Cabin with

NOV state-of-the-art Drilling and Mud Controls.

Designcriteria. Moss CS 50 MKII. Designed for 3000

m WD. VDL approx 6000

T (ops). Dual-operation

derrick. Draw works 3.450 /

2300 kW. Vertical riser/

tubular storage. Winterization

program. Zero discharge. Helicopter deck for

S-92. 128 beds, Single

cabins and doublets,Upgradeable to 160

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Talisman Malaysia, Bunga Orkid “A” Central Processing Platform

- Increased safety and efficiencywith HERNIS CCTV

Hydrocarbons have been discovered in commercial

quantities in seven fields in the PM3 Commercial

Arrangement Area (PM3 CAA). These fields, for

which Talisman Malaysia Ltd. will act as operator,

are West Bunga Kekwa, East Bunga Kekwa – Cai

Nuoc Bunga Raya, Bunga Orkid, Bunga Pakma,

North Bunga Pakma, Bunga Seroja and Norwest

Bunga Raya. Fixed Production platforms will be

installed though out the expected 20 years

commercial life of the PM3 CAA to recover, process

and export the associated oil and gas.

The Bunga Orkid and Pakma fields are collectively

referred to as Northern Fields within the context of

the PM3 CAAand the core facilities for the

Northern Fields development (Phase 5) comprise:

• Bunga Orkid A Central Processing Platform (BO-

A CPP)

• Bunga Orkid B Wellhead Riser Platform (BO-B

WHRP)

• Bunga Orkid C Wellhead Riser Platform (BO-C

WHRP)

• Bunga Orkid D Wellhead Riser Platform (BO-D

WHRP)

• BO-A CPP Remote Flare, bridge-linked to BO-A

CPP

• Floating, Storage and Offloading (FSO) facility,

To increase safety and efficiency, an integrated

HERNIS 500 CCTV System and Equipment have

been installed covering the BO-A CPP and the

remote WHRP’s (BO-B and BO-C). All cameras are

Exd certified (Ex286W) and all the high quality real

time video images captured are directly downloaded

on HERNIS 500 Network Video Recorder. On

each WHRP, one camera is dedicated to view the

boat landing area to monitor personnel transfers

and to safeguard from intruders when the platform

is unmanned. The other cameras will view the

wellhead area to provide visual status and safety

information to the Control Room Operator on BO-

A.

On BO-A, several cameras has been deployed on

the top deck to enable viewing of the heli-deck,

flare tower and top deck in general. Some cameras

are located on the platform north side at Mezzanine

Deck level, to facilitate viewing of BO-D and BO-

A/BO-D bridge as well as the process areas within

BO-A. Moreover, cameras are installed on the Cellar

Deck to cover processes in this area and on the

south-west corner of the platform at Mezzanine

Deck level to monitor the muster areas, Lifeboats

and Walkways.

6 to 8 servingsINGREDIENTS• 4 tablespoons vegetable oil

• 4 small potatoes, peeled and

halved

• 2 large onions, finely chopped

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger root,

minced

• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder

• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper,

ground

• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric, ground

• 1 teaspoon cumin, ground

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 2 medium tomatoes, peeled

and chopped

• 2 tablespoons plain yogurt

• 2 tablespoons fresh mint

leaves, chopped

• 1/2 teaspoon cardamom,

ground

• 1 (2 inch) piece cinnamon

stick

• 3 pounds boneless, skinless

chicken pieces cut into chunks

• 2 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil

• 1 large onion, diced

• 1 pinch powdered saffron

• 5 pods cardamom

• 3 whole cloves garlic

• 1 (1 inch) piece cinnamon

stick

• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

• 1 pound basmati rice

• 4 cups chicken stock

• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt

HERNIS taste of the world

Chicken Biryani – Pakistani / Indian rice dish

From HERNIS agent, Arshad Hussain with HAWAR GROUP in Qatar we havereceived this recipe. He tells us that his mom gave him this recipe from Pakistan,because he is living alone in Qatar. He adds that this is a delicious Pakistani / Indianrice dish which is often reserved for very special occasions such as weddings,parties, or holidays. It has a lengthy preparation, but is definitely worth it.

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DIRECTIONS:1. In a large skillet, in 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

fry potatoes until brown, drain and reserve the

potatoes. Add remaining 2 tablespoons oil to the

skillet and fry onion, garlic and ginger until

onion is soft and golden. Add chili, pepper,

turmeric, cumin, salt and the tomatoes. Fry,

stirring constantly for 5 minutes. Add yogurt,

mint, cardamom and cinnamon stick. Cover and

cook over low heat, stirring occasionally until the

tomatoes are cooked to a pulp. It may be

necessary to add a little hot water if the mixture

becomes too dry and starts to stick to the pan.

2. When the mixture is thick and smooth, add the

chicken pieces and stir well to coat them with the

spice mixture. Cover and cook over very low heat

until the chicken is tender, approximately 35 to

45 minutes. There should only be a little very

thick gravy left when chicken is finished cooking.

If necessary cook uncovered for a few minutes to

reduce the gravy.

3. Wash rice well and drain in colander for at least

30 minutes.

4. In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil and fry the

onions until they are golden. Add saffron,

cardamom, garlic, cinnamon stick, ginger and

rice. Stir continuously until the rice is coated

with the spices.

5. In a medium-size pot, heat the chicken stock and

salt. When the mixture is hot pour it over the rice

and stir well. Add the chicken mixture and the

potatoes; gently mix them into the rice. Bring to

boil. Cover the saucepan tightly, turn heat to very

low and steam for 20 minutes. Do not lift lid or

stir while cooking. Spoon biryani onto a warm

serving dish.

Arshad Hussainwith HawarGroup, HERNISagency in Qatar

The 2007 Offshore Technology Conference took

place on 30 April to 3 May in Houston. Visitors

this year exceeded 67,000 from around the globe,

and nearly 2,400 companies from more than 30

countries participated in the show.

Each year, HERNIS takes the opportunity to

participate in the OTC, and our experienced sales

team proudly reports of great activity, and

demonstrated our advanced CCTV systems at this

successful show, bigger and better than ever.

OTC 2007 and Agent

Seminar in Houston

HERNIS foresees even greater potential for the

industry and business in these continents, and value

the cooperation with our reliable agent network.

Following the OTC in Houston,HERNIS arranged a one-day seminar,especially prepared for our agents inNorth- and South America.

From left: Jan Kleivene, HERNIS, USA, Michael Weston, SidusSolutions, USA, Jerry Bourgeault, GTA Marine, USA, EvertonAraujo, Products International, Brazil, Richard Small, Class OneSystems, Trinidad & Tobago, Gary Logsdon, ProductsInternational, Brazil, Arvid Enggrav, HERNIS, Norway,Charlene Bellows, HERNIS, USA.

AS Hernis was established by three experienced

offshore workers in March 1982 at Fosstveit in

Tvedestrand. In October 1983 Hernis Electronics

A/S was founded and the company moved to new

facilities at Hisøy in Arendal. The company was

sold to the British company Molynx Holding Plc in

1989, and since 1994, HERNIS has been wholly

owned by Vislink Plc., listed in the UK techMARK

Index.

Today, HERNIS celebrates its 25 year anniversary as

a world leader within sophisticated Closed Circuit

Television Systems (CCTV) and Visual Integrated

Systems (V.I.S).

The turnover has increased with more than 30%

from 2005 to 2006. This positive development has

resulted in increased staff, and today HERNIS

counts more than 100 employees. In addition to

subsidiary offices in Singapore, Houston and Brazil,

HERNIS has appointed agents around the world.

HERNIS primary target today is to deliver tailor

made CCTV systems for use in hazardous and

corrosive environments. HERNIS deliver

comprehensive CCTV packages integral to

Distributed Control Systems covering assessment of

the client’s needs, initial design, engineering,

manufacturing, installation, testing and

documentation. The HERNIS staff includes high

skilled software and hardware engineers, experienced

project execution personnel and well trained and

experienced manufacturing and assembly personnel.

From local distributor to world leading

CCTV supplier in 25 years

A charming beginningThe name “HERNIS” is constructed from the

names of the founders of the company; the

first letter of the men’s last name, and the first

letter of their wife’s first name.

Arild Hammer

ErikEllefsen

Ragnhild Hammer *

John Are Nor

Inger Nor

Sigrund Ellefsen

*Still with HERNIS Scan Systems

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HERNIS 25th Anniversary celebration

HERNIS celebrates its 25 year anniversary these

days. On April 27 2007, most of the HERNIS staff

went to Amsterdam to board the cruise ship Jewel

of the Seas for a 4 days cruise from Amsterdam via

Copenhagen to Oslo. The ship owned by Royal

Caribbean Cruise Line is fully equipped with

HERNIS CCTV system, and is well-known to the

HERNIS “crew”.

The HERNIS “crew” onboardthe Jewel of the Seas.Royal Caribbean's Jewel of the Seas offers the

ultimate "at sea" experience by combining speed,

comfort and the sweeping ocean vistas. As guests

onboard this giant, HERNIS staff enjoyed her

luxurious surroundings and facilities such as Day

Spa and Fitness center, Rock-climbing wall,

Indoor/outdoor country club with golf simulator,

Theatre and much more.

HERNIS Activity plan 2007

8 June Norwegian Offshore Customer Seminar, Arendal

12 – 15 June Norshipping, Oslo

18 – 20 June Agent Seminar, Arendal

24 – 27 October Kormarine, Korea

27 – 30 November Marintec China,

4 – 7 December OSEA, Singapore

HERNIS Thermal Camera Station onboard the M/S Mary Arctica for Ice Detection.

Extreme conditions call for extreme equipment!

Agent:

P.O. Box 619, NO-4809 Arendal, Norway, Tel: +47 37 06 37 00, Fax: +47 37 06 37 06, e-mail: cctv@hernis.comSingapore office: 6 Changi North Street 1, Spanners Building, Singapore 498825,Tel: +65 654 59 068, Fax: +65 654 29 068, e-mail: cctv.singapore@hernis.com

USA office: Dairy Ashford Plaza, Suite # 495, 2000 Dairy Ashford, Houston,TX 77077, USA,Tel: +1 281 560 8050, Fax: +1 281 560 8054, e-mail: cctv.houston@hernis.com

P a r t o f t h e V i s l i n k P l c .

www.hernis.com

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