Profile. Marine ingenuity In just two words, we show what we do, how we do it, and what makes us different. Dredging and Marine Contractors

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1 Profile Marine ingenuity In just two words, we show what we do, how we do it, and what makes us different Dredging and Marine Contractors

2 Company profile Artemis is one of the most powerful self-propelled cutter suction dredgers in the world, along with its sister vessel the Athena Van Oord operates around the world as a leading contractor for dredging, marine engineering and offshore projects (oil, gas and wind), offering innovative solutions to marine challenges. We operate worldwide in more than fifty countries. Van Oord is a private company with limited liability and its head office in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. Our employees are committed, entrepreneurial professionals who are passionate about water and technology. They understand that cooperation is crucial to achieving the best possible result. By being open and honest, they build mutual trust and respect. Van Oord is a family-owned business offering marine solutions of value. Safety, sustainability and continuity go hand in hand in this respect. We take an interest in our value chain, which extends from suppliers to clients. Vision The growing world population needs more space and the demand for energy is rising constantly. The increasing level of world trade requires more and better port facilities; at the same time, climate change is threatening coastal areas. We provide innovative solutions for these worldwide maritime challenges, both now and in future. Innovative partner We believe it is important to innovate and partner with our clients, both during the tendering stage and during project execution. In all tendering procedures and projects to be carried out, we investigate ways of completing the project better, faster or at lower cost. Our centre of excellence is our international Engineering Department, which combines the necessary high-quality expert knowledge of design, construction, environment and research. Dredging and Marine Contractors

3 Modern equipment Shallow water pipe lay barge Stingray is equipped with state-of-the-art machinery to install pipelines from 6 to 60 inches in diameter Activities We carry out the following activities: Dredging - ports and waterways - land reclamation - artificial islands - coastal defences - dike construction - underwater drilling and blasting - vertical and horizontal drainage Offshore wind - building entire offshore wind farms under EPC contract (with responsibility for engineering, procurement and construction) - supplying services to offshore wind farm contractors The visionary engineering projects of our clients can only be realised by the best people working with the latest technology. That is why we operate the world s most advanced equipment, which encompasses state-of-the-art vessels. Our equipment is designed in accordance with the highest quality and safety standards. A continuous investment programme is part of our strategy. Offshore oil & gas - engineering, procurement and construction of pipeline projects in shallow water - subsea rock installation services for protection and stabilisation of pipelines, cables and offshore structures - offshore dredging; trenching and backfilling - installation of Gravity Based Structures (GBS)

4 Company values Offshore installation vessel Aeolus contributes to innovative solutions for making offshore wind energy more competitive The Van Oord culture consists of the values that we share and the way in which we conduct ourselves. Maritime entrepreneurship Today, Van Oord is one of the largest dredging and marine contractors in the world but our origins lie in the maritime tradition of the Netherlands and its struggle against the water. We encourage all our employees to adopt an entrepreneurial attitude. In this way, we achieve our shared ambition to meet the needs of our clients all over the world. Professionalism and dedication Marine engineering is a high-tech industry. Our professionals undergo continuous training and have many years of experience. The professionalism and dedication shown by our staff are the basis of our continuous growth. Passion and inventiveness Our staff are driven by their passion for the profession and by inventiveness. We share a passion for water, technology and for achieving sustainable solutions for the maritime challenges that the world is facing. Integrity, openness, respect and team spirit By being open and honest, we build on mutual trust and respect. Our staff recognise the importance of cooperation in achieving the best possible result. Teamwork is the key. Care for our people Our employees are the heart of our organisation and make a crucial contribution to the success of the company. We want all our employees to enjoy their work.

5 Sustainability A mobile laboratory developed for coral breeding programmes Sustainability has become an integral part of our strategy, decisions and activities. Our key priorities are: Value creation through Marine ingenuity Our innovation programme focuses on preventing or minimising any undesirable environmental effects of our activities, and on improving opportunities for nature to develop. This means that we offer our clients better value and can key in to the world of tomorrow. Energy efficiency Energy efficiency is one of the top items on our agenda. Our aim is to reduce the carbon footprint of our equipment and offices by measuring, managing and limiting our energy consumption. Attractive employership As a knowledge-intensive organisation we attach great value to capable and motivated employees. Our career policy promotes the development of expertise. Every person has talent in his own special way. We offer each individual the opportunity to develop his skills and shape his career. Sustainable supply chains Part of our sustainability strategy is to offer total solutions within the context of EPC contracts, where we are responsible for Engineering, Procurement and Construction. The Sustainable Supply Chain programme plays an important role in this ambition. We are constantly seeking a viable balance without undermining our own aims.

6 Van Oord Management System Think safe, work safe Safety is always at the heart of everything we do, no matter where our work takes us. Safeguarding life is our licence to operate on the global market. The downward trend in accidents continues. We owe this to our proactive safety culture and training. Our employees actively contribute to health and safety guided by the motivation and support of our management. Projects are operated and executed under the Van Oord Management System (VOMS). The VOMS is an integrated management system. It covers quality, health, safety and environmental requirements in line with the requirements of the below mentioned standards and industrial best practices. It is developed and certified based on the following standards: - ISO 9001: ISO 14001: OHSAS 18001: VCA/SCC - ISM Code - ISPS Code Please contact our representative at your nearest local Van Oord office. Visit our website for the contact details: Contact Van Oord PO Box AN Rotterdam The Netherlands T F E info@vanoord.com January 2015