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SBM Offshore

Company Profile

IHC Caland N.V. is the management holding company of a group of international companies, working mainly as suppliers to (1) the offshore oil and gas, (2) dredging, and (3) maritime industries on a global basis. The company has been listed on the Amsterdam AEX-Stock Exchange since 1965, but its dredgerbuilding activities have a history of many hundred years. The Group started its offshore activities in the early 1950's and subsequently became a pioneer in Single Point Mooring (SPM) systems, dynamically positioned (dp) drilling vessels, jack-up drilling rigs and heavy offshore cranes. The Group's present activities comprise mainly the design, supply and installation offshore of floating crude oil loading/unloading systems for tankers, Floating Production, Storage and Offloading systems (FPSO’s/FSO’s) for the offshore oil and gas industry. The Group is also in the business of owning and operating the above mentioned Floating Production, Storage and Offloading systems. These units are contracted on long-term charters, always including their operation, to oil companies in various parts of the world but excluding the North Sea. By mid-2000 the Group will have eleven units in operation. Besides being the initiator of this concept, the Group is also the largest player. Design and engineering services to the offshore oil and gas industry in a wide range of products is provided through the Group's engineering offices. Furthermore the Group is the world leader in designing and building custom-built or standard types of dredging equipment, and is also involved in a wide range of technological activities essential for the development of this market position. In addition, some of the shipyards have a strong reputation for custom-built specialised ships.

Product Range

  • Drilling units
  • Floating production
  • Offshore structure
  • Semi-submersible drill rigs
  • Ship for special assignment