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DSL sponsor The Deepwater Horizon Disaster Benefit 23 August 2010
When the Deepwater Horizon encountered a blowout, no one in the oilfield realized it would be a disaster of this magnitude. Derrick Services (UK) Limited are proud to be gold sponsors of a Special Tribute Sporting Clays Tournament to benefit the families of the Deepwater Horizon. DSL encourage you to support this worthwhile cause taking place in Texas on 24th & 25th September 2010.

www.deepwaterhorizonbenefit.org
info@deepwaterhorizonbenefit.org

Email us for further information: enquiries@derricksl.com

North Sea Decommisioning Contract 06 August 2010
DSL has been awarded a contract by Talisman to decommission its drilling facilities on the Auk Platform in the North Sea, having successfully decommissioned the derrick in 2009. Work will start immediately with the engineering phase of the dismantling process closely followed by the commencement of the dismantling process offshore. This project is the latest in a successful track record of drilling package decommissioning on platforms both in the North Sea and overseas by DSL that further confirms our ability to support the decommissioning of oil and gas facilities. Our most recent overseas project was the decommissioning of CTF Rig 05 offshore Tunisia, followed by the upgrade and modification of this rig to be installed onto another installation, which we then project managed and provide onsite expertise.
Call us for more info on: +44 (0) 1493 669141
Email us for further information: enquiries@derricksl.com

DSL Apprentice Scoops First Place 08 July 2010
Joseph Coleman is currently in his 3rd year apprenticeship at DSL and is proving to be a great asset to the company. Joseph took on apprentices from the Colchester Institute in June and scooped first place at the BOC Eastern Region Welding Competition.

Working against the clock, Joseph had to complete a range of tasks designed to test his welding skills. Keeping a watchful eye on the competitors was judge Les Ness from the BOC.

Joseph has made it through to the second round of the welding competition at Castle College in Nottingham in July to fight for the title of “The Apprentice Welder, England”.

DSL recognise the importance of investing in education and skills development. Training is actively encouraged to ensure employees meet client demands within such a challenging fast track industry.

Please visit our careers section to review opportunities currently available at DSL.
Email us for further information: employment@derricksl.com

Derrick do Brasil Servicos Ltda - Latest News & Developments from DSL 08 July 2010
Please see attached news update on the latest developments from our new operational base in Macae.
Call us for more info on: +55 22 2773 4718
Email us for further information: enquiries@derricksl.com

DSL are exhibiting at ADIPEC 2010 08 July 2010
Derrick Services (UK) Limited (DSL) will be exhibiting at Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference - ADIPEC 2010 - from Monday 1st – Thursday 4th November.

With our new set up in Abu Dhabi, we are keen to expand further in the Middle East as part of our global expansion programme, exhibiting at ADIPEC is the perfect opportunity to showcase our products and services.

Come and visit our stand and find out more about DSL and the products and services we have to offer. We will be exhibiting on the UK Pavilion, stand, number 09001F.

If you would like any further information on DSL prior to the exhibition please email enquiries@derricksl.com or check out our profile on the ADIPEC website.
Email us for further information: enquiries@derricksl.com

Water Weights for Hire 23 March 2010
DSL are pleased to announce that it now has an extensive range of Heavy Duty Water Weights located at our Macae facility for hire to load test Cranes, Life Boat Davits and other lifting equipment.
Email us for further information: enquiries@derricksl.com

New Operation Base in Macae 01 February 2010
DSL are pleased to announce the opening of our new Operations Base in Macae and relocation of our operations to it. This facility provides us with extensive office/administration facilities and a new fabrication workshop. The timing of this move could not have been better timed as DSL Brazil continues to grow with a significant upturn in orders over the last 12 months. From our new base we are currently providing the following services, with more to follow going forward;

Lifting Equipment Inspection
Derrick Inspections & Recertification
Fabrication
Dropped Object Surveys
Rope Access Services
Offshore Personnel
Hire of Water Weight
NDT Inspection
Offshore Construction

DSL Brazil - Change of Address

Our new address in Macae is;

Avenida Prefeito Aristeu Ferreira da Silva, 3100
Novo Cavaleiros
Macaé-Rj
CEP: 27930-070

New telephone number: +55 22 2773 4718
Email us for further information: enquiries@derricksl.com

DSL UK moving to bigger premises. 18 December 2009
Due to continued growth of our operations our Head Office in Great Yarmouth will be relocating over the weekend of the 18-20 December. We will be relocating to the address below, which provides us with greater engineering, administration and manufacturing capacity, which is now required due to continued growth of the business.
Email us for further information: enquiries@derricksl.com

DSL put to the test. 07 December 2009
DSL offshore constructions services put to the test with an unusual project, Please visit the Offshore Construction Services page to read the case study.

DSL Expands into new Macae Facility 19 November 2009
DSL Brasil will shortly be relocating into new purpose built facilities in Macae Brasil so as facilitate further expansion of our services to the Brasilian Oil & Gas Industry.

DSL Macae now provides the local market with a comprehensive range of offshore Inspection Services including lifting equipment, offshore cranes, drilling tools & NDT, as well as dropped object surveys and derrick inspections.

DSL Macae also provides Rope Access Services & Inspection, Trades and Offshore Personnel, to mobile rigs and platforms. As of January we will also be providing fabrication and welding services from our new Brasil facility.

DSL Extends Quality Management System Certifications. 06 October 2009
DSL is pleased to announce the Extension of its QMS approvals to Include registration to the International Standard ISO/TS 29001.

Registration to technical specification (TS) ISO/TS 29001 supplements existing QMS certification to ISO 9001:2008 and API Q1.

ISO/TS 29001 is promoted as the common and unique sector-specific standard for the oil and gas industry’s quality management system requirements worldwide.
“Due to the critical nature of products, services and processes within the petroleum, petrochemical and natural gas industry, additional requirements were needed for quality management systems of suppliers and services contractors within the sector. The development of ISO /TS 29001 has fulfilled that need and has brought a more comprehensive quality management system to this critical industry”.
-ISO Management Systems July-Aug 2004

DSL Open Office in Abu Dhabi. 23 June 2009
DSL are pleased to announce the opening of an office in Abu Dhabi, UAE. This office is intended to serve and support the requirements of our customers throughout the Middle East Region.

Tony Palmer is our Regional Manager and his contact details are as follows;

Office 1113,
Al Odaid Office Tower,
Airport Road,
PO Box 128 161,
Abu Dhabi UAE.

Switchboard: + 971 (0) 2 404 7160

Telephone number: + 971 (0) 2 404 7159

Fax number: + 971 (0) 2 414 6600



DSL Rig Building Crews assisting Maersk. 04 June 2009
DSL are providing Rig Building Crews to assist Maersk with the assembly and outfitting of two Derricks in Singapore.

Drilling Package Refurbishment. 12 February 2009
CTF Rig 05 Drilling Package is now nearing completion after a 12 month project during which DSL has decommissioned it from one platform, supported the total refurbishment onshore with Engineering, Project Management, Design & manufacture of new components, Procurement and finally providing the manpower and supervision to oversee the reinstallation of the package onto another platform, ready to recommence drilling.

DSL Brazil is Now fully Operational. 15 January 2009
DSL are pleased to announce that Derrick do Brasil Serviços Ltda. is now fully operational, offering a range of Offshore Construction and Inspection Services to our customers based in Brazil and South America.
Call us for more info on: Tel: +55 (22) 2760 6904
Email us for further information: enquiries@derricksl.com

Derrick Services (UK) Ltd Introduce new Job Alert Service.. 04 June 2008
Derrick Services (UK) Ltd Introduce new Job Alert Service..

Please Visit the Job Alert Page under Recruitment to sign up for Alerts.

We are always looking for
Rig Builders (all levels, all locations Derrick Experience Pref.)
Rope Access Technicians, Offshore Trades personnel (welders, pipefitters, electricians etc).

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