1. Multi Purpose Semi-Submersibles (MPSS)
for Marginal Fields

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MPSS DEVELOPMENT
Simplicity, Scalability, Safety, Standardization with Versatility
In co-operation with Seaways Engineering, a California based Design Team Deeside
Sdn Bhd is enhancing their existing Export Production System with the introduction of
a low cost Semi Submersible for Marginal Fields.
• ORIGINALLY DESIGNED FOR MARGINAL FIELDS IN THE HARSH NORTH
SEA ENVIRONMENT
• INTEGRATED SYSTEM STORAGE
• ALL PROCESSING EQUIPMENT LOCATED ON MAIN DECK
Both companies are focused on providing a multi functional solution to compete with
the MOPU, FSO and FPSO

3. MULTI PURPOSE SEMI SUBMERSIBLE (MPSS)
The MPSS has been thoroughly
investigated and is approved by
Lloyds Register, ABS and DnV.
Its development was funded and
approved by Shell and Conoco
Certified (insurable) : Lloyds, DNV, ABS
Engineering Studies : Atkins, Statoil, Glasgow
University, NASSCO
Lead time : 10 months
High Performance : Low Heave, High Payload
Safety : Double Skin at Sea Level
Cost : Competitive
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4. ADVANTAGES
1. Ease of construction : Standard Shipbuilding Procedures
2. Large Deck Area : 8,100 m2 (90 X 90)
3. Modular design : Scalable, Versatility, Skid-on/Skid-off friendly
4. SCR’s : Steel Catenary Risers
5. Long Life Expectancy : Fatigue resistant, Low maintenance design
6. Low Environmental Impact : Redeployable
7. Large Capacity Storage : Oil over water, 300,000+ bbls
8. High Stability
9. Catenary Moorings
10. Multi purpose including Ultra Deep-water
11. Standard off-the-Shelf packages
12. Cargo loading rate is estimated to be 5,000-10,000 bbls per day, displaced seawater is
monitored using three stage separators to ensure against pollution
13. All equipment installed on main deck, avoids complicated outfitting problems
14. Dockside Outfitting eliminates expensive mating, outfitting and commissioning offshore
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5. FABRICATION OF MPSS
MPSS DELIVERY TO SITE
or
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6. E-house
accommodation block
marine topside process unit
boilers
gas separator module
crane / derrick
power generation module
receiving & export module /
skid
helipad
lifesaving equipment
four double drum mooring
winches
TYPICAL DECK ARRANGEMENT
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7. MPSS IN OPERATION
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8. MPSS WIDE RANGE OF APPLICATIONS
• Easy installation on Catenary Moorings
• Simple ballasting & deballasting with Low
Pressure Air
• Simple & Safe trimming (as used on Ferries)
• Easily maintained
• Low operating costs with Small operating crew
• Easily relocated
• Modular and deployable in unlimited water
depths
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Hydrocarbon
Applications
Extended Well Test
Drilling Vessel
Production Vessel
Storage Vessel (FPSO)
LNG Power Station (500MW)
Tender Assist
Safetel
Heliport/Refueling Station

9. MPSS for Marginal Fields
• ASIA MARGINAL FIELD REQUIREMENTS:
– Typical Water Depth from 65 to 150m
– Production of 15,000 bbls per day
– HSIG – 5.4 m 100 year return
– Tropical revolving storm – HSIG 6.7 m, wind speed 27 m/s
– Simple, Scalable, Safe, Standardized with Versatility
What makes the MPSS the ideal solution for this demand?
– Large Capacity Storage : Oil over water - 300,000+ bbls
– High Stability - Low heave response ensures superior performance
– Fixed Catenary Moorings – No Turret
– SCR’s : Steel Catenary Risers
– Low Environmental Impact : Redeployable
– Displaced seawater is monitored using three stage separators to ensure against
pollution – zero oil discharge
– High Export Rate – simple mooring system
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Deeside Export Production System
System Spec :
1. MPSS (with soft rope mooring lines)
2. 200t Turntable CALM BUOY
3. Chain R3 Grade
4. Stevpris High Hold Anchors 15mt
5. 2 To 10 Inch Flexible Flowline
6. OCIMF Floating Hose to Vessel

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REFERENCE PROJECTS
• Dome Sovereign Explorer GVA4000
• Balmoral FPV – GVA 5000
• Texaco Galley – AKER H3 Conversion
• Conoco Hutton – Tension Leg Platform
• Heritage Oil & Gas – MPSS gas gathering system
• Yantai Raffles – SSCV H206 heavy lift crane vessel
• Conoco Phillips – Belanak Fixed Moored FPSO
• Apache Reel Ship – Pipe laying vessel
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12. DESIGN CERTIFICATION
Certified by:
– Lloyds Register of Shipping - London
– ABS
Feedback from Lloyds department of Safety Technology:
“elegantly simple and no inherent faults”
Approved by Oil Companies:
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13. Thank You
For further information:
Seaways Engineering International Inc
www.SWAEI.com
Deeside Sdn Bhd
www.deesideasia.com
Kevin Blues
Executive Director
Office: (+603) 6411 0911 | Email : kblues@deesideasia.com
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14. E-house
accommodation block
marine topside process unit
boilers
gas separator module
crane / derrick
power generation module
receiving & export module /
skid
helipad
lifesaving equipment
four double drum mooring
winches
TYPICAL DECK ARRANGEMENT
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