Company PROFILE

GULF MARINE SERVICES COMPANY PROFILE 1

Introducing
GMS
Gulf Marine Services (GMS), a company listed on the London Stock
Exchange, was founded in Abu Dhabi in 1977 and has become one of
the largest providers of self-propelled, self-elevating accommodation
jackup barges in the world.

Our fleet serves the global oil, gas and renewable energy industries
from our operational and marketing offices in the United Arab Emirates,
Saudi Arabia, Singapore and the United Kingdom.

We are working worldwide, with our assets capable

of serving clients’ requirements in the Middle East,
South East Asia, West Africa and Europe.
Our
MISSION
Provide modern, innovative and sustainable solutions
to our partners in the offshore energy sector.

Our
VISION
Be the leading global provider of Mobile Offshore Units.
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Our Commitment to
Our commitment is to:
• Eliminate HSE incidents across our operations
• Prevent pollution
• Investigate and prevent recurrence of quality and
HSE-related non-conformances
• Set tough but achievable QHSE objectives, monitor
progress and ensure continuous improvement
• Minimise our impact on the environment
• Train and develop all our employees
• Ensure compliance with all applicable local and
international legislation
The company’s integrated management system
is based on the principles of ISO 9001: 2008, ISO
14001:2004, and OHSAS 18001 and incorporates
the requirements of the IMO: ISM code for the safe
management and operation of our vessels. The
management system is accredited by the British
Standards Institute. Our jackup barges working in the
North Sea also comply with the Offshore Installations
(Safety Case) Regulations 2005. The Safety Case
approach to managing risk is a standard also applied
to the rest of our fleet working outside the UK.
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QUALITY, HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT
Our Services and Operational Capability
Our fleet of self-propelled jackup barges provides the stable platform
for delivery of a wide range of services throughout the total lifecycle
of offshore oil, gas and renewable energy activities, including:
• Drilling support, completions and testing
• Platform construction, hookup and commissioning
• Well intervention and workover
• Platform restoration and maintenance
• Well abandonment and decommissioning
• Wind turbine installation and maintenance
• Diving support activities
Our sophisticated vessels move quickly and independently, using their
own propulsion and without the need for the expensive support vessels
required by conventional jackup units. Once on location, the GMS
jackup units provide safe and stable platforms from which our clients Our Facilities
can operate independent of sea and weather conditions. Consistent
with our commitment to the environment, GMS’ self-propelled jackups GMS has a state-of-the-art facility
provide clients with the most fuel-efficient offshore work platform, with in Abu Dhabi’s Mussafah industrial
corresponding savings on emissions. district, where we build and maintain
our vessels.
The facilities provided on board our units are designed to ensure the
highest standards of safety and comfort for both client personnel and Our facilities include:
marine crew. • Quayside
• Warehouse
All GMS’ vessels are ABS classed for operation as Mobile Offshore Units. • Fabrication unit
• Sophisticated marine support equipment
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Our Our
PEOPLE CLIENTS
GMS prides itself on operational excellence, which can be directly attributed We are proud to offer high quality offshore support services to our multi-national
to our highly competent and diverse workforce, both on land and at sea. clients, which include major international oil companies, and engineering,
Our worldwide vessel operations are supported by regionally-based teams procurement and construction contractors.
that include commercial, fleet management, safety and technical professionals.

We work hard to ensure we recruit the right person for the job, and through our
individual performance management processes evaluate and develop the capability
and competence of our people. This includes a successful leadership development Saudi Aramco ADNOC
and graduate programme. Our core values of excellence, innovation, integrity, leadership,
respect and teamwork underpin the way we work together to provide our clients with
efficient and safe operational services.

We value our employees, not just for what they do, but for the way they do it and
ADMA-OPCO ZADCO
we demonstrate our appreciation through our reward and recognition schemes.

GMS people are passionate about their work.

Qatar Petroleum Dubai Petroleum

Occidental Petroleum TOTAL ABK

Statoil Hyundai Heavy Industries

Shell McDermott
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Executive TEAM
GMS is led by multi-national professionals who continually address
the ever-changing challenges of the offshore energy industry.
DUNCAN ANDERSON CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Mr Duncan Anderson joined GMS in 2007 and is a UK Chartered Engineer, with a post
graduate degree in Marine Machinery Monitoring Control. He brings a wealth of experience
to the executive team gained from his prior role as COO at the UAE-based Lamnalco Group
where he managed a fleet of 90 vessels, as well as increasing their customer base in West
Africa and the Middle East. Mr Anderson was also COO of Gulf Offshore North Sea, the
largest offshore support vessel operator in the North Sea. In his role as CEO, Mr Anderson
is responsible for managing the future growth of GMS stemming from the projected increase
in demand in marine offshore-related projects in the oil, gas and renewables sectors.
Additionally, Mr Anderson and his team will bolster GMS’ leadership globally by addressing
customisation requirements in this field.
JOHN BROWN CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Mr John Brown joined GMS in 2014 and is a Scottish Chartered Accountant. Prior to joining
GMS, he was Finance Director for nine years at Bowleven plc, a UK-listed oil and gas
company. Mr Brown’s previous appointments include Finance Director for Thistle Mining
Inc, a dual-listed Canadian gold mining company, Director at British Linen Advisers, and
Finance Director for Paladin Resources, a UK-listed independent oil and gas exploration and
production company.
DENNIS JUL PEDERSEN CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Mr Dennis Jul Pedersen joined GMS in February 2013 as General Manager of the company’s
Aberdeen office. Mr Pedersen was promoted to COO in August 2013; he is based in the
Abu Dhabi office and is responsible for all of GMS’ offshore assets and operations worldwide.
Mr Pedersen is a Master Mariner and holds a Master of Business Administration in Oil and
Gas Management. He has spent a number of years on offshore support vessels and drilling
rigs before taking up the first onshore role as Head of Marine and Diving Control with Maersk
Oil. He has since held a number of senior management positions within oilfield service and
offshore shipping companies, as General Manager for InterMoor Marine Services, Operations
Director for Siem Offshore and Head of Marine with Fugro Geoteam.
MARK PRESTON COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR
Mr Mark Preston joined GMS in 2008, bringing more than 20 years of commercial experience
within the marine and offshore industry. He is a Chartered Shipbroker with international business
development experience gained in the oil and gas industry. He has undertaken the commercial
management and control of large scale projects which include the provision of Early Production
Systems and the conversion of a Floating Production and Storage Facility for European clients.
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ANDY ROBERTSON FINANCE DIRECTOR
Mr Andy Robertson joined GMS in 2008. He was educated at Robert Gordon University with
a BA in Accountancy and Finance and is an associate member of the Chartered Institute of
Management Accountants. Prior to joining GMS, he spent six years working in the oil and gas
industry for AMEC, having taken up postings in the UK, USA and China and had responsibility
for finance operations in major oil and gas regions including Europe, Americas, Asia and the
Middle East. These roles had a strong focus on delivering improvement/change to process,
practice and procedure. He also has significant marine/shipping experience gained in a variety
of finance-related roles with P&O and Coflexip Stena Offshore.
MOHAMMED ANTAR SUPPORT SERVICES DIRECTOR
Mr Mohammed Antar joined GMS in 2007. Prior to joining, he was Logistics Manager for five
years in the Logistics Division of ADMA-OPCO with a workforce of around 770 personnel,
an annual budget of US$ 105m, and around 15 major contracts. Still under ADMA-OPCO,
he also worked as a Manager at Das Island for 13 years in the Service Division. The Division’s
main function was to provide support services for the whole of Das Island, which included
Abu Dhabi Gas Liquefaction Company (ADGAS).
JOHN PETTICREW TECHNICAL DIRECTOR
Mr John Petticrew joined GMS in 2009. He brings with him more than 25 years of experience in
the project and new construction management of small to large projects, ranging from harbour
tugs through naval frigates to major refurbishment and new construction of semi-submersible
and jackup oil rigs. Mr Petticrew has spent a number of years in the UAE working for two of the
region’s largest new construction and repairs companies, Dubai Drydocks World and Lamprell
Energy. Prior to this, he spent 17 years with Irving Shipbuilding, the largest ship repair and
construction company in Canada.
LINDA MURRAY HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR
Ms Linda Murray joined GMS in 2011 and has more than 20 years of global HR experience
working with numerous organisations, both in the corporate and INGO sector. Her corporate
experience includes oil and gas, alternative energy, B2C and B2B, particularly in emerging
markets. Prior to joining GMS, Ms Murray was a Director of Transformation with Save the
Children UK, where she was responsible for leading a project team in the transition of country
offices into a single international organisation. Before this, Ms. Murray was with BP Alternative
Energy, part of the BP Group, as Head of HR and Talent Management for Emerging Consumer
Market, a global start up business.
STEPHEN REID HSSEQ DIRECTOR
Mr Stephen Reid joined GMS in 2014 and is responsible for the Health, Safety, Security,
Environment and Quality arrangements within GMS activities onshore and offshore. He
holds a Master of Business Administration and is a Chartered Member of the Institute of
Occupational Safety and Health. Mr Reid has spent a number of years in the oil and gas
industry, holding positions as Regional QHSE Manager for GE Oil and Gas (UK) and PSL
Energy Services (Azerbaijan), Head of Support Services and Global HSSE Manager for KCA
Deutag (Azerbaijan, Aberdeen and Global) and Corporate HSSEQ Manager (Gulf Drilling
International (Qatar).
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GMS Mussafah Base P.O. Box: 46046, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Tel: +971 2 502 8888, Fax: +971 2 555 3421, Email: gmsmena@gmsuae.com, www.gmsuae.com

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Gulf Marine Services - Europe

36 Abercrombie Court, Prospect Road, Arnhall Business Park, Westhill, Scotland, AB32 6FE, United Kingdom
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