CASE study KRONE (Australia) Holdings Pty Limited 2 Hereford Street Berkeley Vale NSW 2261 PO Box 335 Wyong NSW 2259 Phone: 02 4389 5000 Fax: 02 4388 4499 Tech Support: 1800 801 298 Email: kronehlp@krone.com.au Web: krone.com.au Job No 6211 06/04 KRONE SAILS THE HIGH SEAS! KRONE cable supports seismic research during recent IT upgrade of Veritas DGC’s Viking II. Upgrading the cabling infrastructure of a ship would probably be classed by most installers as an unusual project. But one that was site unseen and still off-shore at the time of tender, with only a five day window to complete an entire refit, over the Australia Day long weekend… might even be considered by some as ‘mission impossible’. This was the task awaiting Total Cabling Solutions in January 2004 as the Veritas Viking II approached Fremantle Harbour in Perth for an important engine and IT upgrade prior to commencing contractual operations in Australian waters. Veritas, headquartered in Houston, are a major provider of land, transition zone and marine-based seismic data acquisition, seismic data processing, and multi-client data sales to the petroleum industry. With over 36 years of operating experience and more than 3000 employees in 19 countries on six continents, Veritas is considered a leader in advanced geophysical technologies. Prior to the Viking II’s arrival in Perth, Veritas were seeking a cabling contractor in Western Australia to install a structured cabling system on board the Viking II whilst in dock at Fremantle within the tight deadline of five days. At 306 feet long and 72 feet wide, the Veritas Viking II is considered to be one of the largest, most powerful and technically advanced seismic vessels in the industry today. The Veritas Viking II contains the latest recording system and communications technologies with the cable upgrade providing a vital link in maintaining the performance required to operate such high-level 2D, 3D and 4D marine acquisition programs. KRONE endorsed installer, Total Cabling Solutions, were successful in securing the project. Veritas chose Total Cabling Solutions based on their prior experience in completing complex installations and proven ability to undertake a project within a tight deadline. Veritas were also impressed with the company’s outstanding track record. As winners of various industry accolades including the NECA and ECA awards and BRW Magazine’s Fast 100, Total Cabling Solutions have an enviable reputation. With a lead time of approximately one-and-a-half weeks, pre-planning would prove to be a crucial factor in completing the installation on time due to the range of products required, many of which need to be ordered in advance from NSW. CASE study KRONE (Australia) Holdings Pty Limited 2 Hereford Street Berkeley Vale NSW 2261 PO Box 335 Wyong NSW 2259 Phone: 02 4389 5000 Fax: 02 4388 4499 Tech Support: 1800 801 298 Email: kronehlp@krone.com.au Web: krone.com.au Job No 6211 06/04 With the client off shore, all of Total Cabling Solutions correspondence regarding the project was conducted via email or in some instances via telephone calls to Veritas’ Texas office at 2am Perth time. Total Cabling Solutions presented the KRONE solution to Veritas based on availability and local support, informing the Veritas engineers that KRONE were the only manufacturer that would be able to guarantee delivery of the product within the time constraints imposed. Veritas specifications insisted on a solution that comprised of marine grade cable. To meet these requirements, Total Cabling Solutions selected KRONE PremisNET ® for the installation. Upon receiving Veritas’ notification to proceed with the project, Total Cabling Solutions worked quickly with the KRONE office in Perth to ensure that all products were delivered in preparation for the Viking II’s arrival. On Thursday 22 January, the Veritas Viking II docked at Fremantle Harbour and Total Cabling Solutions were able to finally meet their client. The clock was now ticking in earnest with only five days in which to complete the entire installation. Works initially proceeded as planned, however the actual size of the project increased as a number of on site issues became apparent only after the ship had docked, such as additional cable runs and several technical revisions. Total Cabling Solutions, Director, Brad Giles commented, “The logistics of operating within a marine environment along with a major technical overhaul of the Viking II’s IT systems proved to be a most challenging task”. As part of an overall package, Total Cabling Solutions were also able to provide Veritas with a large number of network printers and copiers through its active equipment division Exabit Communication. The entire project consisted of approximately 700 Category 5e and Category 6 terminations, and shielded and coax installations. To date, Veritas have been very happy with the performance provided by the KRONE solution. Peter Sack, Vessel Support Manager highlighted the product’s robust exterior stating that it appeared be well built. Veritas staff were also said to be impressed by the KRONE Masterminder’s rear cable management system. Mr Sack stated that Veritas would now be considering KRONE for future installations in their additional vessels. Overall it was another successful collaboration and as they say in the movies… mission accomplished! . have an enviable reputation. With a lead time of approximately one-and-a-half weeks, pre-planning would prove to be a crucial factor in completing the installation. operations in Australian waters. Veritas, headquartered in Houston, are a major provider of land, transition zone and marine-based seismic data acquisition,