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The Ferguson Group Singapore Pte,  specialists in the rental of containers, accommodation modules and workspace modules to the offshore energy industry, announced today its move to new facilities in Singapore. The Group has relocated its Asian operations to a larger purpose-built facility at the Loyang Offshore Supply Base in the industrial area of Loyang, Singapore. The new facilities allows the Group to offer its range of DNV 2.7-1/ EN 12079 certified offshore containers, refrigeration containers, accommodation and workspace modules to support the Asia Pacific region.

Simon de Koning, Country Manager at Ferguson Group Singapore, said: “Since establishing a presence in Singapore in 2009, we have experienced excellent progress and the launch of our new office and yard signifies the company’s rapid growth and expansion within the region. “We have had exceptionally high demand for our range of containers and accommodation modules in recent months and the investment into the new facility enables us to continue supporting clients within the region.” 

Steven Ferguson, Chairman and CEO at Ferguson Group said: “the company is working hard to ensure that we can offer localized support to the offshore sector through our network of global bases and international partners. The new facilities enables us to continue offering reduced lead times, readily available equipment and improved communication with our customers in the area.”

The Ferguson Group, specialists in the rental of equipment to the offshore energy industry, has announced the launch of its new Ferguson Middle East Abu Dhabi division. Ferguson Middle East LLC, based in Abu Dhabi, will support the Ferguson Group’s increasing presence in the Middle East that saw the opening of its Dubai office in August 2012. 

The new Abu Dhabi division will allow Ferguson Middle East to offer its range of offshore containers, refrigeration containers and its accommodation and, workspace modules to a wider market and range of companies operating within Middle East. The new company will be based in the Al Hilal Building in Abu Dhabi.  The new division will offer the company’s full range of products that include offshore containers, tanks, baskets, refrigeration/chiller containers, accommodation solutions and workspace modules. 

Aberdeenshire-based Ferguson Group has started the New Year by strengthening its management team with a round of key appointments.

The Ferguson Group, specialists in the rental of containers, refrigeration containers, accommodation modules and engineering modules to the global offshore energy, has significantly boosted its finance and HR teams, including the appointment of Richard J Smith as Finance Director.

Richard is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland and will based at the Ferguson Group’s head office in Kintore, Aberdeenshire. He has extensive experience in many business sectors, including over three years in Australia.

Steven Ferguson, chairman and CEO of Ferguson Group said: “We are delighted to welcome Richard to the team and I am confident that with the depth of experience he brings, he will be a great asset to us.

“The Ferguson Group continues to grow internationally and it is critical that we constantly review our business performance, to allow us to evolve in a way that supports business success and enables further expansion. Richard will be instrumental in achieving this going forward.”

Julia McGlashan has been appointed as HR Manager, bringing with her a wealth of experience in oil and gas, technology and manufacturing sectors. She most recently held the position of Group HR Manager at Reservoir Group and has been responsible for the development of global HR and recruitment strategies, talent management and training and development policies.

Other recent appointments include Shona Allen, Group Management Accountant, David Gagiero, Finance Manager, Ferguson Group Australia and Graham Boyle as Global HSEQ Manager.

Mike Melville, who previously held the position of Finance Director within the Group, has also relocated to Dubai to become Ferguson Group’s new Commercial Director.

Steven continued: “2012 was a busy year for us, with a number of important contract wins and the opening of 2 new global bases. We have increased staff by 15% during 2012 to meet the high levels of customer demand we have seen, and expect this to continue in 2013.

“Strengthening our international presence is a key part of our strategic approach and this is very much supported by the team at our headquarters in Aberdeenshire. As we continue with global expansion, we are very much committed to ensuring that we have the best team possible in place to support our business aims.”

Ferguson Group’s accommodation service vessel, ASV Pioneer, has been deployed in the Mediterranean Sea on a six-month contract with Titan-Micoperi in support of the Costa Concordia Salvage operation.

The Ferguson Group specialists in the rental of containers, accommodation modules and engineering modules to the offshore energy industry took delivery of their first accommodation service vessel during 2011, which has now secured its second contract since launch. 

The ASV Pioneer provides an accommodation complex including 2 person cabins complete with en-suite facilities, galley, mess, Gym, medical and recreational facilities, manufactured to DNV 2.7-1/EN12079 standards.  In addition the vessel provides a large working open deck area measuring 1100m2 with a load capacity of 15 tonnes/m2.

The new contract, with Titan-Micoperi, is for the ASV Pioneer to provide a support role to the salvage operation including provision of accommodation for up to 90 team members, plus deck space for specialist equipment for the salvage operation. Titan Salvage with their partner Micoperi, are industry leaders in global salvage response and are involved in the removal of the wreck of the Costa Concordia cruise ship, which partially sank in January 2012 after hitting a reef off the Italian coast and running aground at Isola del Giglio.

Graham Cowperthwaite, Executive Director of the Ferguson Group said: “The ASV Pioneer is the first accommodation service vessel launched by the Ferguson Group and the team are very pleased with securing this latest contract, which once again demonstrates the flexibility of the Pioneer as a vessel that can be used for various tasks in several Industry sectors providing high quality accommodation and ample deck space. 

“With the ASV Pioneer having previously supported a renewables contract in the North Sea and now being involved in supporting a salvage operation in the Mediterranean Sea, it is proving to be a versatile and flexible vessel.  Going forward we envisage securing contracts covering a variety of projects that make best use of the vessel’s mix of accommodation and open deck configuration.”