# Norway is really awesome **URL:** \ **Category:** Scuttlebutt\ **Created:** [September 19, 2017, 4:19pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/norway-is-really-awesome/46127 "2017-09-19T16:19:24Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 5
**Author:** ![dbeierl](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/dbeierl/32/11833_2.png) [@dbeierl](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/dbeierl)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2017, 2:20pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/norway-is-really-awesome/46127/81 "2017-11-30T14:20:13Z")
Actually the quoted article was a gcaptain article on Inmarsat. ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2017, 4:16pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/norway-is-really-awesome/46127/82 "2017-11-30T16:16:27Z")
Ooops, I hit the reply button before proof reading (Again!!!) Now corrected and here is the article: [http://www.greatestsportingnation.com/content/norway-lead-capita-cup-ahead-slovenia-new-zealand-now-third](http://www.greatestsportingnation.com/content/norway-lead-capita-cup-ahead-slovenia-new-zealand-now-third) ---
**Author:** ![dbeierl](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/dbeierl/32/11833_2.png) [@dbeierl](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/dbeierl)\ **Post date:** [December 1, 2017, 3:03pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/norway-is-really-awesome/46127/83 "2017-12-01T15:03:43Z")
Interesting. Well done Norway. ---
**Author:** ![johnny.dollar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/5f8ce5/32.png) [@johnny.dollar](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/johnny.dollar)\ **Post date:** [December 1, 2017, 3:59pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/norway-is-really-awesome/46127/84 "2017-12-01T15:59:18Z")
> [@ombugge](#): > > It is not only in Norway people are growing taller. In Singapore I used to look over the head of just about anybody in a crowed street. Not any more. Growth hormones in the “food” everybody eats. ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [December 1, 2017, 4:54pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/norway-is-really-awesome/46127/85 "2017-12-01T16:54:19Z")
No that is not the reason: > [@](#): > > The Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority of Singapore has a strict inspection and testing regime to ensure the safety of both imported and domestic foods. For meat and poultry, and their products found to contain antibiotic residues exceeding the Maximum Residue Levels (MRLs) or contain any synthetic hormone growth promoters, the consignment will be rejected at the point of import. Good and plentiful food and the standard of living improvement over the last 50 years is more likely the reason. For some reason the female population **appear** to have increased more in height (relatively) than the males. (My observation. I have no statistics to prove it) PS\> The invasion of American Fast Food may have contributed as well. (Mostly to obesity??) ---
**Author:** ![Hogsnort](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/ba8739/32.png) [@Hogsnort](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Hogsnort)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2017, 6:15pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/norway-is-really-awesome/46127/86 "2017-12-02T18:15:17Z")
Your dead right my last job at sea had the hull built in China to ice class. The hull was shipped on a heavy lift to Norway where the vessel was completed. I hold a certificate to be Master of a Norwegian Flag vessel even though I am not Norwegian. ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2017, 8:55pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/norway-is-really-awesome/46127/87 "2017-12-02T20:55:01Z")
You mean this one?: ![XIANG_RUI_KOU](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/gcaptain_maritime_forum/original/2X/6/66dbaafad34169def9d7ee3e2d790a1279032453.jpg) This was the maiden cargo for the HLV Xiang Rui Kou. from Dalian, China to Floro, Norway in 2011. I was Superint./Loadmaster for her next cargo, the Grab Dredger “Dong Xiang”, ex “To Sho” registered in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia but Chinese owned. Loaded in Nagasaki, Japan for Ngqura, South Africa in 2012: ![DSCN4827](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/gcaptain_maritime_forum/original/2X/7/704c92e8761522955733449e2f21daa071e55aa0.JPG) FYI: The “Dong Xiang” was the largest Grab Dredger in the world at the time. The largest grab had a volume of 200 Cbm. and the heaviest weighted in at 520 m.t. PS\> She is not on the rocks, that is just an optic illusion. She was anchored in a sheltered bay with plenty of sea room: ![DSCN4845](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/gcaptain_maritime_forum/original/2X/1/11a138bba969a9beeac54f8e13c946be348be548.JPG) ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [December 5, 2017, 2:29pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/norway-is-really-awesome/46127/88 "2017-12-05T14:29:19Z")
The Aasta Hansteen deck structure has arrived at Westcon, Oelen on board the HLV White Marlin: It will be transferred to two other HLVs and mated with the SPAR that is already anchored and waiting in Digernessundet near Stord. Here is an animation of the mating operation: The completed assembly will be towed out to the location and installed in the spring of 2018. First Gas is expected later in 2018. ​​​​​​​Here is some facts about the Aasta Hansteen Gas Field, situated close to the Arctic Circle: [https://www.statoil.com/en/what-we-do/new-field-developments/aasta-hansteen.html](https://www.statoil.com/en/what-we-do/new-field-developments/aasta-hansteen.html) ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [December 5, 2017, 2:53pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/norway-is-really-awesome/46127/89 "2017-12-05T14:53:01Z")
The next few years is looking good for the Offshore Oil & Gas and Construction industries in Norway: > **[Byggeplaner for over 100 milliarder på norsk sokkel](https://sysla.no/offshore/byggeplaner-100-milliarder-jul/)** > > Etter flere magre år går det mot en fet førjulstid for norsk sokkel. I desember er det ventet utbyggingsplaner verdt fire ganger så mye som i hele 2016. That should also help the Offshore Marine industry, one would hope. There are also good interest for future exploration in Norwegian waters: > **[Disse vil ha leteblokker i 24. konsesjonsrunde](https://sysla.no/offshore/disse-vil-ha-leteblokker-24-konsesjonsrunde/?utm_source=pushvarsel)** > > Elleve oljeselskap har søkt Olje- og energidepartementet om å få tildelt nytt leteareal på norsk kontinentalsokkel.  Although some of the Oil Majors are pulling out to look elsewhere, with lower costs, environmental and safety requirements. It is especially noticeable that there are no American oil majors among the applicants. ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2017, 5:06pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/norway-is-really-awesome/46127/90 "2017-12-06T17:06:32Z")
Johan Castberg Field will break even at USD35/bbl.: [https://www.arcticnow.com/business/energy/2017/12/05/statoil-announces-massive-investment-in-its-northernmost-oil-field/](https://www.arcticnow.com/business/energy/2017/12/05/statoil-announces-massive-investment-in-its-northernmost-oil-field/) ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2017, 2:55pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/norway-is-really-awesome/46127/92 "2017-12-07T14:55:19Z")
The winners of main contracts for Johan Castberg Field development is getting clear. FPSO Hull: > **[Har valgt hvem som bygger Johan Castberg-skroget til fire mrd.](https://sysla.no/offshore/har-valgt-hvem-som-bygger-johan-castberg-skroget-til-fire-mrd/)** > > Statoil har plukket ut Sembcorp Marine til byggingen av skroget på produksjonsskipet som skal ligge i Barentshavet. Turret: > **[SBM Offshore skal levere dreieskiven](https://sysla.no/offshore/sbm-offshore-skal-levere-dreieskiven/)** > > Statoil deler ut nye Castberg-kontrakter. FPSO Topsides: Aker Solutions Subsea Equipment: Aker Solutions In addition, Aker Solutions have received a contract from Sembcorp for the design of Living Quarter for the FPSO: [http://petro.no/castberg-kontrakt-aker-solutions/91388](http://petro.no/castberg-kontrakt-aker-solutions/91388) Lots of smaller contracts have been awarded to companies in Northern Norway: > **[Castberg-jubel hos leverandørindustrien: – Vi må ansette mange folk her oppe](https://e24.no/energi/aker-solutions/castberg-jubel-hos-leverandoerindustrien-vi-maa-ansette-mange-folk-her-oppe/24203632)** > > Samme dag som Aker Solutions vant gigantkontrakten på fire milliarder kroner på Johan Castberg-utbyggingen til Statoil, la oljeservicekonsernet inn sin første ordre hos en leverandør i Hammerfest. IOW; “When it rains on the big boys it drizzles on the small” (The “Drizzle down principle” at work??) ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2017, 9:59pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/norway-is-really-awesome/46127/93 "2017-12-08T21:59:14Z")
He is Norway’s oldest male: > **[George (108) har et uvanlig råd til dem som vil bli like gamle](https://www.vg.no/nyheter/innenriks/i/MgRl5R/george-108-har-et-uvanlig-raad-til-dem-som-vil-bli-like-gamle)** > > Norges eldste mann var storrøyker og drikker litt hver dag. – Det er ikke sant at du må leve sunt for å bli gammel. But is he also the oldest living American male?? ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [December 11, 2017, 1:19pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/norway-is-really-awesome/46127/94 "2017-12-11T13:19:35Z")
The deck mating operation of Aasta Hansteen SPAR and deck has been completed: > **[Nå er Aasta Hansteen like høy som Eiffeltårnet](https://sysla.no/offshore/na-er-aasta-hansteen-like-hoy-som-eiffeltarnet/)** > > Her får plattformdekket på 24.000 tonn kontakt med det 46.000 tonn tunge plattform-understellet i Digernessundet utenfor Stord. The two vessels used for this operation was the Swift and Teal, both former Dyvi vessels, built in Korea in1983 & -84 respectively and both old friends from several previous loading and discharging operations in different parts of the world. I remember Teal especially for the Recovery operation of a 5700 mt module that had collapsed half way onboard during loading in Singapore. It took 53 days to salvage and reload. Here the situation before recovery: ![Before bow (2)](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/gcaptain_maritime_forum/original/2X/b/b961b13c6db931d7a5db7ebc29ca521bae1a4375.jpg) ![Before Bow](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/gcaptain_maritime_forum/original/2X/f/ff628bdccdb1ec5125744b9b32dd741b898d878c.jpg) Recovered, re-loaded and ready for transport to the Danish sector in the North Sea: ![Loaded](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/gcaptain_maritime_forum/original/2X/9/9a68f8a214e61e3e99eee61e06918984fcfbbd02.jpg) During that time the all Russian crew kept the vessel level with the wharf to within 5 cm. at all states of the tide by pumping ballast 24/7. No shore leave. (Tidal diff. max. 3.2 m.) Here is the improvised device being monitored 24/7. (One Fwrd. one aft): ![Level device](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/gcaptain_maritime_forum/original/2X/f/f070425e54d4c6c55c70f9df46db6fc9bc0fe6ac.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2017, 10:24pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/norway-is-really-awesome/46127/95 "2017-12-12T22:24:51Z")
There are literally “thousands” of posts on this forum about certificates, upgrading, renewal and seatime. I though it may be of interest to see how this will be handled in Norway from now on: > **[Sjøfolk har fått sin egen digitale side](https://sysla.no/maritim/sjofolk-har-na-fatt-sin-egen-digitale-side/)** > > Omsider fikk norske sjøfolk et nett-tilbud fra Sjøfartsdirektoratet. Å holde oversikt over sertifikater, gebyr, kvalifikasjoner og annet skal bli lettere enn noen gang. Self-service, no less. ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2017, 4:49pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/norway-is-really-awesome/46127/96 "2017-12-13T16:49:33Z")
Aaasta Hansten Field is situated in 1300 m. of water abt. 300 km. off the coast and north of the Arctic Circle. Here is Fact Sheet for those with technical interests: [http://factpages.npd.no/ReportServer?/FactPages/PageView/field&rs:Command=Render&rc:Toolbar=false&rc:Parameters=f&NpdId=23395946&IpAddress=46.9.158.87&Cultur](http://factpages.npd.no/ReportServer?/FactPages/PageView/field&rs:Command=Render&rc:Toolbar=false&rc:Parameters=f&NpdId=23395946&IpAddress=46.9.158.87&Cultur) eCode=en ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [December 15, 2017, 11:56am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/norway-is-really-awesome/46127/97 "2017-12-15T11:56:30Z")
Another Norwegian drilling equipment manufacturer have got American owners. Nabors have bought up Robotic Drilling System that develop and produce fully automated drilling equipment for both land and offshore rigs: > **[Fylte opp ordrebøkene da de fikk ny eier i utlandet](https://sysla.no/offshore/fylte-opp-ordrebokene-da-de-fikk-ny-eier-utlandet/)** > > Etter at Robotic Drilling Systems (RDS) i Sandnes ble solgt til den amerikanske landrigg-giganten Nabors tidligere i år, har oppdragene ramlet inn. Nå er ordrebøkene fulle for neste år, og selskapet jakter opp mot 15 nye ansatte. Is that the end for Roughnecks?? ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2017, 11:48am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/norway-is-really-awesome/46127/98 "2017-12-18T11:48:19Z")
An oil field being completed a year ahead of time and under budget? Where can something like that happen???: > **[Maria-feltet har startet produksjonen](https://sysla.no/offshore/maria-feltet-har-startet-produksjonen/)** > > Produksjonen har startet på Wintershall-feltet i Norskehavet, nesten ett år tidligere enn opprinnelig planlagt. ---
**Author:** ![KPChief](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/kpchief/32/26_2.png) [@KPChief](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/KPChief)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2017, 10:54pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/norway-is-really-awesome/46127/99 "2017-12-18T22:54:38Z")
Norway, er uh, Romania is awesome… [https://www.cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/18290-ponant-orders-luxury-ice-breaking-cruise-ship.html](https://www.cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/18290-ponant-orders-luxury-ice-breaking-cruise-ship.html) ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2017, 11:09pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/norway-is-really-awesome/46127/100 "2017-12-18T23:09:16Z")
Yes, by building the hulls at their yard in Romania they are able to compete for contracts from all over the world, even if the outfitting is done in Norway, with the **highest labour cost in Europe**. (For shipyard workers, technicians, engineers etc., NOT for Executives and CEOs) US yards should have been able to do the same, if they didn’t have the present restrictions. Modernizing the production process and lower overhead would also help. ---
**Author:** ![KPChief](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/kpchief/32/26_2.png) [@KPChief](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/KPChief)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2017, 4:06am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/norway-is-really-awesome/46127/101 "2017-12-19T04:06:52Z")
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