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SCE CM Announces 2022 Interim Results

Profit for the Period Amounted to Approx. RMB137 Million
GFA Under Management Increased Up to 30%

2022 Interim Results Highlights:

For the six months ended 30th June
(RMB million) 2022 2021 Change
Revenue 605 579 +4%
Gross profit 252 286 -12%
Profit attributable to owners of the parent 134 151 -11%
Contracted projects GFA (million sq.m) 48.6 41.9 +16%
Number of projects 264 234 +30
Projects under management GFA (million sq.m) 24.0 18.6 +29%
Number of projects 156 125 +31


HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 31 August 2022 – SCE Intelligent Commercial Management Holdings Limited (“SCE CM” or the “Company“, together with its subsidiaries, the “Group“, HKEX Stock Code: 606), a comprehensive property management service provider in China, is pleased to announce its unaudited interim results for the six months ended 30th June 2022 (the “Period”).

Benefiting from the increase in GFA under management, the Group recorded a 4% year-on-year (YoY) increase in revenue to approximately RMB605 million during the Period. Gross profit was RMB 252 million, overall gross profit margin reached approximately 41.6%. During the Period, the Group recorded a profit of RMB137 million. Profit attributable to owners of the parent was RMB134 million and the basic earnings per share was RMB6.47 cents.

As of 30th June 2022, the Group’s total number of contracted commercial property projects and commercial property projects under management were 43 and 16, respectively. The corresponding contracted GFA increased by 24% YoY to approximately 6 million sq.m, while GFA under management saw a substantial YoY increase of 51% to approximately 1.6 million sq.m. The commercial property management and operational services segment contributed approximately RMB203 million to the revenue.

For the residential property management services segment, the Group recorded a revenue of approximately RMB402 million, increased by 35% YoY. Thanks to economies of scales achieved from business expansion, the gross profit margin rose from 35.7% to 39.8% as compared to the same period last year. As of 30 June 2022, the Group had a total of 221 contracted residential projects, total contracted GFA increased by 15% YoY to approximately 42.5 million sq.m. The number of residential projects under management increased by 27 to a total of 140, the corresponding GFA also recorded an increase of 27% YoY to approximately 22.4 million sq.m.

Despite the persistent impacts the COVID-19 outbreaks had on SCE CM and the industry as a whole in the first half of the year, the Group strived to promote the enhancement of experience-based commercial space and actively expanded its diversified business by focusing on multiple aspects such as joint sales and online planning, successfully offsetting the impacts of the pandemic and achieving excellent results. Mr. Wong Lun, Chairman of SCE CM, said, “Looking ahead, SCE CM will continue to promote digital application to lower the demand for human resources to further enhance the Group’s profitability. The Group will also continue to drive the expansion of third parties’ projects under management by increasing the number of contracted projects and projects under management, so as to further enhance the operational capabilities of the Group and its influence in the market.”

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About SCE Intelligent Commercial Management Holdings Limited (HKEX Stock Code:606)

Established in 2003, SCE Intelligent Commercial Management Holdings Limited is a comprehensive property management service provider that mainly engages in commercial property management and operation services as well as residential property management services. The regions it serve include the West Taiwan Strait Economic Zone, Yangtze River Delta Economic Zone, the Bohai Rim Economic Zone, the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, and the Central Western Region. As of 30th June 2022, SCE CM had a large contracted property management portfolio encompassing 61 cities across 18 provinces, municipalities and autonomous regions in China. In 2022, SCE CM was awarded the”2022 Top 100 Property Management Companies in China” and”2022 Top 100 Property Management Companies in China with Leading Quality” by the China Index Academy. SCE CM will continue to expand nationwide, highlighting its strength as a chain and its brand effect to strive to become the leading property management services provider in China.

For more information, please visit SCE CM’s website:

China SCE Group Announces 2022 Interim Results Maintains Prudent Capital Structure and Maturity

2022 Interim Results Highlights:

For the six months ended 30 June
(RMB million)
Revenue 15,385
Gross profit 3,418
Gross profit margin 22.2%
Profit 1,543
Profit attributable to owners of the parent 1,274
Cash and bank balances 18,138
Net gearing ratio 79.8%
Weighted average financing cost 7.0%

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 31 August 2022 – China SCE Group Holdings Limited (“China SCE” or the “Company”, together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”, HKEX Stock Code: 1966), an integrated property developer in China, is pleased to announce its unaudited interim results for the six months ended 30th June 2022 (the “Period”).

In the first half of 2022, the real estate industry has experienced unprecedented challenges. Overall contracted sales were affected due to the market downtrend. The Group, together with its joint ventures and associates, achieved a contracted sales amount of approximately RMB32.6 billion and a contracted sales area of approximately 2.6 million sq.m during the Period. The average selling price during the Period was RMB12,600 per sq.m.

As a result of delays in the construction of projects due to the implementation of pandemic control measures in number of cities in Mainland China, and an accompanying decrease in the area of properties delivered during the Period, the Group recorded a recognised property sales income of approximately RMB14.2 billion and revenue of approximately RMB15,385 million. The gross profit margin was 22.2% while gross profit amounted to RMB3,418 million. Owing to the loss in joint venture projects and an increase in finance costs during the Period, profit attributable to owners of the parent was approximately RMB1,274 million, while basic earnings per share was RMB30.2 cents.

Prudent Land Investment and Expansion to Maintain Liquidity

In view of the difficult operating environment, the Group suspended land investment during first half of the year to maintain liquidity. However, as of 30th June 2022, the Group, together with its joint ventures and associates, had a land bank with an aggregate planned GFA of approximately 36.7 million sq.m, which worth a total sellable resources of RMB390 billion, the existing land bank is expected to support the Group’s sales performance in the next two to three years.

The Group maintains the principle of prudent financial management. It constantly optimises its debt structure and fulfils obligations of debt repayment on time. In January 2022, the Group successfully issued an additional senior notes in the aggregate principal amount of USD150 million in offshore market, which demonstrated the confidence of bond investors in the Group. In addition, the Group remitted funds in February 2022 to trustees in advance to repay the US$500 million senior note due 10th March 2022. As of 30th June 2022, the net gearing ratio of the Group was 79.8%, the coverage ratio of unrestricted cash to short-term debt was 1.1 times, and the liability to asset ratio (excluding contract liabilities) was 68.3%. The Group successfully remained in “Green Camp” under the “Three-Red-Line” regulation.

As the COVID-19 pandemic gradually comes under control and the government continues to implement policies to boost the economy, the Group expects that the confidence of property buyers will gradually recover, and the transaction volume of commodity house is expected to increase steadily. Mr. Wong Chiu Yeung, Chairman and CEO of China SCE Group, said, “Looking ahead, China SCE will continue to uphold the ‘Dual-track’ strategy at its core. For the residential development business, the Group will build its presence around first-tier and core second-tier cities, focusing on guaranteed delivery at the heart of its operation to maintain operational sustainability. For the investment property business, the Group will continue to be dedicated to running the ‘SCE Funworld’ and ‘Funlive’ brands, optimising the operations of shopping malls and increasing the asset and market value of apartments to further strengthen the differentiated competitiveness of the Group. The Group will keep maintaining and enhancing its organisation stability and resilience, and work in the direction of curbing leverage reduction, debt control, financing structure adjustment, and liquidity enhancement, in order to enhance its operating efficiency and ensure its financial stability.”

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About China SCE Group Holdings Limited (HKEX Stock Code: 1966)

China SCE Group Holdings Limited was established in 1996, with a key value proposition of “We Build to Inspire” and a mission of “Creating Smart Living to Help Achieve Happiness”. The Group’s main businesses include property development, commercial management, property management, and apartment leasing. The Group’s business headquarters is in Shanghai, while implementing a key focused strategy in the Yangtze River Delta Economic Zone, the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, the Bohai Rim Economic Zone, the West Taiwan Strait Economic Zone, and Central Western Region. Its property projects are located across 63 cities, covering a wide range of properties including high-rise residential buildings, offices, shopping malls and long-term rental apartments. In 2022, China SCE Group was honoured as the “2022 Best 30 of China Real Estate Listed Companies with Comprehensive Strengths”, “2022 TOP 50 of China Real Estate Developers”, and “Fortune China 500”. The Group will continue to be committed to the “Dual-track” strategic plan to secure its regional leading position by implementing more proactive and prudent development strategies, striving to become a more competitive property developer in China.

For more information, please visit China SCE Group’s website:

Casa Mia Coliving implements analytics tool based on housemate traits to improve its screening and matching process

Pre-selection questionnaire helps enhance the coliving experience for its dynamic, tight-knit community

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 31 August 2022 – Prospective lessors, also known as members of Casa Mia Coliving, will now be required to complete a pre-selection questionnaire that will enable the company to recommend suitable homes based on their profiles.

Designed especially for Casa Mia Coliving by a psychology intern from the National University of Singapore with guidance provided by a faculty member, the questionnaire analyses various characteristics, such as relationship values, openness to experiences, and potentially negative characteristics that may impact a coliving experience. The resultant score helps the company determine potential housemate environments that suit a prospect’s personality and how well they would fit into the existing member community.

Existing members have also been invited to take the questionnaire. The robust data gathered from their responses give Casa Mia Coliving a deeper insight into its member community’s social and interpersonal dynamics.

“A key challenge of coliving is the perceived lack of control over the housemate selection process. It can be frustrating to live with individuals with opposing or undesirable personalities. Our analytics tool allows us to recommend households that individuals may be best suited for so they can enjoy the best possible coliving experience,” said Casa Mia Coliving CEO and co-founder Eugenio Ferrante.

Most Casa Mia Coliving members are working expat professionals in their twenties who have embraced coliving because it is flexible, cost-effective, and allows them to build a strong support network. They value social interactions and have actively participated in Casa Mia Coliving social “rituals” and various activities to deepen relationships with each other.

Results of the analytics tool showed that members share many common characteristics. They demonstrate positive communal behaviours and are tolerant of differences. They are also willing to collaborate on solutions to address issues, contributing to a high housemate satisfaction score.

Added Ferrante: “The Casa Mia Coliving community is central to our members’ rich experience and allows them to establish their home away from home with a network of like-minded individuals who are curious about the world and eager to learn new things. This positive membership environment is the foundation of our growth and differentiates us as a renter of choice.”

The positive membership environment is reflected in the company’s customer satisfaction scores, which show Casa Mia Coliving achieving a high NetPromoter Score among its members, with a current score of 38. The full survey can be found here.
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About Casa Mia Coliving

Casa Mia Coliving is a sustainable, forward-looking coliving and property management company offering affordable, modern, ready accommodation. Bringing together insights into the sharing economy, technology and a robust tenant community, the company enables young professionals to enjoy easy living in sought-after urban locations and hassle-free property management that delivers higher returns to landlords.

Warner Bros. Discovery Teams Up With Taiwanplus

The new most-anticipated programming event, TaiwanPlus Presents, brings Taiwan to the world with its colourful sceneries, magical discoveries, and dancing surprises

  • Taiwanese opera, folk performances, and glove puppetry take centerstage in brand new series ‘Master Class’.
  • The new one-off program ‘The Island of Diversity’ showcases inspiring stories about NFT, eco-friendly wedding gowns, and a mountain chef.
  • New programming event, TaiwanPlus Presents, in partnership with TaiwanPlus premieres across Southeast Asia from September 4 to October 23, 2022.

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 31 August 2022 – In collaboration with TaiwanPlus, Taiwan’s first global English-language news and culture streaming platform, Warner Bros. Discovery has unveiled TaiwanPlus Presents, a culturally riveting programming event that will premiere on Discovery Channel on September 4, 2022, at 6:15 pm (SEA/PH) and 5:15 pm (BKK/JKT). Programming will also be made available on TaiwanPlus for audiences worldwide on October 10, 2022.

TaiwanPlus Presents tells a captivating story of how Taiwan has evolved into what it is today, from its rich history and traditions to its future-forward people.

“We want to show the world the power of Taiwan’s culture that entertains, educates, and inspires. We are honored to join hands with homegrown media platform TaiwanPlus to exhibit the country’s rich heritage from the arts to agriculture which the region can draw inspiration from and the Taiwanese can take great pride in,” said Cindy Ma, Head of Commercial Taiwan, Warner Bros. Discovery.

TaiwanPlus Acting CEO Michael Yu explains, “We are thrilled to share some of the most captivating stories about Taiwan with the world. TaiwanPlus is also excited about the partnership with one of the most prominent broadcasters to dive deep into our unique culture and lifestyle—and the very real stories of the people behind them.” The newly founded platform, whose mission is to share Taiwan’s perspective with global English-speaking audiences, is confident that the collaboration between Warner Bros. Discovery and TaiwanPlus will enable the international community to see Taiwan from a different perspective, and at a deeper level.

TaiwanPlus Presents consists of eight episodes spread across three programs: ‘Master Class’, Taiwan Revealed’, and ‘The Island of Diversity’.

  • The first Master Class episode (premieres September 4) will highlight the traditional and prosperous Taiwanese Opera, which brings together beautiful scenery, dazzling light effects, splendid costumes, and elaborate singing, dialogue, acting, and acrobatics. Since 1929, the Ming Hua Yuan opera troupe has attracted countless opera fans from all over the world, creating a unique opera culture belonging to Taiwan. This episode will take viewers behind the scenes as Ming Hua Yuan faces a generational change, and as Taiwanese Opera Masters Tsui-Feng Sun and Chao-Hsien Chen pass on their experience, skills, and love to their apprentices for this classic form of theatrical production.
  • The second Master Class episode (premieres September 11) will showcase how energetic and lively folk performances play a significant role in Taiwanese culture. The Chio Tian Folk Drums & Art Troupe is a well-known “Din-Tao” parade formation that reflects the spirit and values of the Taiwanese people. The troupe elevates its artistic quality by working with experts in music, dance, theatre, and martial arts—who in return, are taught all about the folk culture by the troupe leader. In this episode, Masters Zheng-Rong Xu, Shih-Min Chen, and Huai-Wen Hsu pass on their knowledge and tradition to their apprentices for this modern form of folk production.
  • The third Master Class’ episode (premieres September 18) will bring Glove Puppetry—or “po-te-hi” in Taiwanese—centerstage as Taiwan’s national art form and long-standing popular entertainment form. This documentary will follow esteemed puppeteer Yin-Chun’s Wang journey as he apprentices with the grandmaster Hsi-Huang Chen to study the traditional glove puppetry style. It will also show how the traditional style contrasts with the golden ray style and how the new generation of puppeteers revamps this art form to attract new audiences.
  • Episodes 4 to 7—the Taiwan Revealed series—will unveil Taiwan’s green efforts in cultivating a circular economy (premieres September 25); ushering in a new generation of medical elite (premieres October 2); improving one’s quality of life through biomedical technology (premieres October 9), and constantly developing smart agriculture (premieres October 16).
  • Episode 8—The Island of Diversity (premieres October 23)—will pay tribute to how Taiwan plays a pivotal role not only in the global tech supply chain but also in diversity and creativity. This episode will take viewers on a journey to witness various groundbreaking innovations by the Taiwanese, from the latest trending non-fungible tokens (NFTs) to the world’s first eco-friendly wedding dress, to a group of nature-loving chefs who champion environmental sustainability. Through the lens of international talents, this compilation will bring forth an awe-inspiring collision between tradition and innovation.

TaiwanPlus Presents is in line with TaiwanPlus’ efforts in delivering world-class content and showcasing the country’s vibrant culture, diversity, and beauty. As its broadcast partner, Warner Bros. Discovery upholds its commitment to bringing quality entertainment to homes of fans and the culture curious around the world.

‘Master Class’ Photos
Taiwanese Opera
Folk Performance
Glove Puppetry

‘The Island of Diversity’ Photos
The Island of Diversity

Promos
TaiwanPlus Presents
Master Class: Taiwanese Opera
Master Class: Taiwan’s Folk Performance
Master Class: Glove Puppetry

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About Warner Bros. Discovery

Warner Bros. Discovery (NASDAQ: WBD) is a leading global media and entertainment company that creates and distributes the world’s most differentiated and complete portfolio of content and brands across television, film and streaming. Available in more than 220 countries and territories and 50 languages, Warner Bros. Discovery inspires, informs and entertains audiences worldwide through its iconic brands and products including Discovery Channel, discovery+, CNN, DC, Eurosport, HBO, HBO Max, HGTV, Food Network, OWN, Investigation Discovery, TLC, Magnolia Network, TNT, TBS, truTV, Travel Channel, MotorTrend, Animal Planet, Science Channel, Warner Bros. Pictures, Warner Bros. Television, WB Games, New Line Cinema, Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, Turner Classic Movies, Discovery en Español, Hogar de HGTV and others. For more information, please visit .

About TaiwanPlus

Based in a thriving democracy at the heart of the most dynamic and fastest growing region on earth, we are the first and only English language, global news and entertainment media platform from Taiwan.

TaiwanPlus delivers independent and impartial daily news by international journalists focused on global and local events, bringing you the stories from Taiwan that will resonate across the world. With our unique position in geopolitics and international trade, TaiwanPlus also provides an inside look at Taiwan-China relations with in-depth reporting and analysis.

We showcase Taiwan’s uniqueness in culture and lifestyle—as well as the best from Taiwan’s food, travel, music, and entertainment—and what binds us together as part of a global community.

TaiwanPlus produces three daily newscasts 5 days a week, develops long and short form features, curates movies and other entertainment programming, creates engaging social media content and much more. Wherever you are, on whatever device, TaiwanPlus delivers world-class content from Taiwan’s perspective.

For more information, visit or follow us on social media via @taiwanplus.

Quest Discovery Academy Brings Career Training To Cambodia

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 31 August 2022 – Quest Discovery Academy will soon be conducting career development training programme in Cambodia in association with partners, Singapore Cambodia International Academy (SCIA). The programme will take place in mid-September and is part of Quest Discovery Academy’s efforts to introduce career development and employability skills to the emerging Cambodia market; expanding the reach of its services across Asia and beyond.

A rising country in ASEAN with a rich culture, Cambodia is going through rapid economic growth with a young workforce. Quest Discovery Academy’s career development workshops seek to provide students with the guidance they need to enter the workforce and succeed in both local and global market. The unique learning experience will be based on informed and structured methodology to help students learn more about themselves, acquiring new skills and plan their careers more effectively.

Through the programme, participants will obtain valuable insights into their journey of career planning, personal branding, and professional development, as well as practical tips on how to find desirable jobs and internships. They will also get opportunities to discover their strengths and weaknesses and gain better awareness of themselves, as well as develop employability skills such as interview and communication skills. Participants will also learn how to prepare effective resumes and cover letters so they can present their best selves when entering the job market.

Quest Discovery Academy is a career coaching consultancy firm in Singapore, and a learning and life coaching institute. Established by industry veterans, the team brings along more than 60 years of learning to provide career guidance and support, as well as coaching people in achieving their career goals. Having walked alongside students since 2018, Quest Discovery Academy’s certified coaches have been helping people from all walks of life to discover their highest potential and develop a better understanding of themselves and the world. Quest Discovery Academy also offers a career coach certification program in Singapore for aspiring career coaches.

For more information on Quest Discovery Academy or to learn about their programmes, please visit https://qda-asia.com/

Hashtag: #QuestDiscoveryAcademy

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OPPO Explores New Technology Breakthroughs with Developers and Partners at OPPO Developer Conference 2022

SHENZHEN, CHINA – Media OutReach – 31 August 2022 – OPPO kicked off its 2022 OPPO Developer Conference (ODC 2022) today, unveiling its Pantanal cross-platform smart system, OPPO Carlink solution for enhanced smartphone-car integration, and the OPPO Sense® health algorithm along with an RMB 2 billion plan to support developers and creators working with OPPO.

Pete Lau, Senior Vice President and Chief Product Officer at OPPO

Pete Lau, Senior Vice President and Chief Product Officer at OPPO

“We will live in a world where smart devices are everywhere. These smart devices should not be simply connected but integrated to serve users and help realize the future of the Internet of Experience,” said Pete Lau, Senior Vice President and Chief Product Officer at OPPO. “As we continue to transform into a company with its technology ecosystem, we look forward to joining hands with global developers and partners to build an open, symbiotic, and thriving ecosystem for all.”

OPPO’s Pantanal cross-platform smart system provides fully open integration for everyone

During ODC 2022, OPPO introduced Pantanal — its first cross-platform system designed to break boundaries between different devices and systems to let them truly connect and collaborate. With cross-device sensing and computing capabilities, Pantanal can better understand and anticipate users’ needs and provide services at the right time in the right way.

As a cross-platform system, Pantanal will make it easier for developers to develop and deploy services across multiple platforms, lowering cost while increasing efficiency.

OPPO introduced Pantanal – its first cross-platform system at ODC 2022

OPPO introduced Pantanal – its first cross-platform system at ODC 2022

OPPO Carlink solution provides integration for smartphones and automobiles

With more and more people relying on their smart devices for in-car services and entertainment, OPPO has developed OPPO Carlink to enhance collaboration and integration between smartphones and automobiles. OPPO Carlink provides a new model for smartphone and car companies to work together. Users can access a smartphone’s computing power and app ecosystem without changing existing in-vehicle infotainment systems, while smartphones can provide services through the car via software pushes.

At ODC 2022, OPPO announced a partnership with SAIC Motor to work together on integrating smart devices and automobiles. This follows OPPO’s agreement with Tesla China earlier this year to use OPPO smartphones as digital keys for the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y in China.

Joint R&D leads to seamless, intelligent IoT experiences

OPPO has continued to expand its hardware portfolio as it builds up a rich ecosystem around its products and services. OPPO has introduced its broader portfolio of IoT products to over 50 countries and regions worldwide, achieving over 120% growth across all categories over the past three years.

Empowering global developers to build an open and integrated ecosystem

More than 300,000 developers and 700,000 creators have joined with OPPO to distribute their products and services to users across multiple platforms. The OPPO Open Platform supports developers in areas such as app services, graphics processing, and interconnectivity.

OPPO also announced that it will allocate RMB 2 billion worth of resources towards its Gravity Plan in 2023 to support developers in building an ecosystem together.

Improving quality of life through preventive health

With advances in sensor technology, algorithms, and data science, OPPO is working to improve the health of its users through preventive health approaches.

At ODC 2022, OPPO announced the debut of its self-developed OPPO Sense® algorithm, which features breakthroughs in cardiovascular health, fitness, and sleep tracking. OPPO will also further its collaboration with global partners to improve connectivity between IoT products and develop health management apps, hardware, and services designed to help detect the onset of certain chronic diseases.

OPPO announced the debut of its self-developed OPPO Sense® at ODC 2022

OPPO announced the debut of its self-developed OPPO Sense® at ODC 2022

During the event, OPPO also shared updates from its first OPPO Research Institute Innovation Accelerator, which recently ended on August 29. The program was launched earlier this year to empower technology professionals and entrepreneurs to bring their innovative solutions to life and create a better future together with OPPO. Among 536 submissions from 39 countries and regions, ten winning proposals were selected, with each proposal exploring innovative solutions to challenges in Accessible Technology and Digital Health. In addition to receiving $46,000 in grants, the ten winners will receive support from OPPO and its partners to help them further develop and implement their ideas.

Guided by its brand mission of “Technology for Mankind, Kindness for the World” OPPO continues to work towards building an open platform that facilitates collaboration with developers and other partners. By joining forces with more developers and partners, OPPO will continue to enrich and expand its ecosystem, bringing seamless connectivity and smart experiences to more users worldwide.

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Southern Vietnam Reports Fuel Shortages Amid Global Volatility

A petrol station in An Giang Province announces it has run out of fuel on 29 August. Photo by VnExpress/Nguyen Khanh
A petrol station in An Giang Province announces it has run out of fuel on 29 August. Photo by VnExpress/Nguyen Khanh

Provinces in southern Vietnam have reported fuel shortages as petrol stations run out of supplies.

Para-Rescue Pioneers Who Developed Mobile Offshore Safety Training for Oil & Gas Industry Launch Advanced New Safety Training System “INSITU”

Aquarius Global Continues to Raise and Set Standards With World Class Safety Training

ABU DHABI, UAE – News Direct – 31 August 2022 – Rick Parish, the founder and former chairman of Marine & Offshore Group (M&O Group) ­­– the company that revolutionised mobile offshore safety training for the oil and gas industries in the 1990s – today announced that his company Aquarius Global has launched a new mobile safety training system that is set to raise the standards and the benchmark yet again for offshore safety training globally.

OIL & GAS SAFETY TRAINING VETERAN RICK PARISH CHAIRMAN & CEO AQUARIUS GLOBAL & MOST (MOBILE OFFSHORE SAFETY TRAINING) Copyright i5 Media / Aquarius Global © 2022 All Rights Reserved

Image caption: OIL & GAS SAFETY TRAINING VETERAN RICK PARISH CHAIRMAN & CEO AQUARIUS GLOBAL & MOST (MOBILE OFFSHORE SAFETY TRAINING) Copyright i5 Media / Aquarius Global © 2022 All Rights Reserved

Mobile Offshore Safety Training (MOST) – a subsidiary of Parish’s investment and holding company Aquarius Global – has developed the “INSITU” system, which will once again redefine the nature of offshore safety training using the latest technology and simulations with state-of-the-art equipment, advanced techniques and procedures, coupled with world class safety training instruction.

The new INSITU mobile safety training system prepares all personnel operating on oil platforms, oil rigs and drilling decks for a wide range of emergency safety training whilst offshore and onshore. Critically, it also provides valuable safety training while personnel are being transported between the offshore and onshore installations, preparing for a range of emergency scenarios, ranging from helicopters ditching, survival mode in the sea, to emergency life raft deployment and failure.

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Image caption: INSITU – MOBILE OFFSHORE SAFETY TRAINING SYSTEM (MOST) Copyright i5 Media / Aquarius Global © 2022 All Rights Reserved

The specialist modular training platform means that any configuration can be constructed to the clients’ specific requirements, from a basic training facility to a more advanced full-scale option. The training planforms can also include dedicated classroom facilities if required with any combination of training scenarios delivered to the Offshore Petroleum Industry Training Organisation (OPITO) standard.

The standard training centre resource includes:

  • A 10-metre heated pool complete with a Helicopter Underwater Escape Training (HUET) system and heli-winch simulator
  • Totally Enclosed Motor Propelled Survival Craft (TEMPSC) emergency lifeboat training module including a separate pool with boarding platforms
  • Fire extinguisher and self-rescue module including smokehouse
  • Equipment servicing facilities
  • Pool pumps, heaters and filtration equipment

Available options are

  • Smokehouse and Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) rescue module
  • Advanced fire fighting module
  • Confined space training and rescue module
  • Helideck emergency response module
  • Paramedic training module
  • Working at heights module

INSITU’s modular system allows it to be assembled and disassembled for rapid deployment with specialist training teams anywhere in the world. The new system comes pre-loaded with more than 200 safety training courses developed by one of the world’s largest offshore training companies. It can be delivered and operational within three months (subject to operational requirements) anywhere in the world, unlike fixed-structure safety training centres, which take an average of 24 months to develop and build. The modular system allows it to be fully scalable from a small system of three pods up to a more advanced option of 10 pods, catering for every emergency scenario on an offshore oil platform or drilling rig.

Personnel receive the very highest standards of safety training delivered from a team of highly experienced instructors with over 27 years specialist expertise to become qualified at a global standard and, depending on the clients’ requirements for it to be OPITO-approved.

Commenting on the new safety training system, Chairman of Aquarius Global Rick Parish said:

“‘Train, learn, rehearse. Train, learn, rehearse.’ Those vital words can make all the difference in offshore safety training, and which one day could save many lives. The oil and gas industry by its very nature is extremely dangerous and hazardous because the work environment is a floating structure in the sea with explosive and flammable substances and machinery under pressure.

When a serious incident such as a fire, explosion or emergency occurs, the space in which to tackle that incident is also dynamic and fast changing. The safety training provided needs to reflect that dynamic and prepare the workforce for all eventualities and outcomes.”

The impact on human life and the environment resulting from an accident on an oil rig or drilling platform also cannot be ignored. We only have to look back in history at incidents such as the Piper Alpha oil rig disaster in the North Sea which killed 167 people, the Alexander L Kielland disaster in the North Sea where the platform tilted 30 degrees, eventually capsizing and of the 212 workers on board only 89 survived.

In more recent times the Deepwater Horizon tragedy not only resulted in a tragic loss of life but was associated with one of the biggest environmental disasters of the last 50 years that has cost in excess of $65 Billion to clean-up. This catastrophic accident had a significant bearing on the lives of all people who lived around the shores of the Gulf, and not only those who worked in the Energy Sector.

Parish continued.

“M&O Group has played a pivotal and leading role in the development of the mobile offshore safety training systems for the last three decades in the oil and gas sectors. These tragic events serve as a reminder to us of the vital necessity that all offshore personnel receive the very highest level of safety training with regular refresher programs.

“The new INSITU safety training system provides clients with a truly versatile mobile safety training system that is futureproofed for offshore safety training and provides rapid capability. It has been conceived and designed against a backdrop of our extensive 27 years’ experience and knowledge of the oil and gas industry and as innovators and providers of world class safety training. Efficiency and effectiveness are at the forefront of everything we do.

The INSITU modular system can be deployed anywhere in the world and can be configured to a client’s unique requirements with a three-month lead time to operational readiness. This minimises capital costs considerably, provides rapid training for personnel and allows for the system to be relocated to other locations globally, providing a cost-effective mobile solution. We combine the latest technology, safety and emergency training techniques with real-life simulations and world-class safety training instructors.”

When Parish sold M&O Group to the Wood Group (Aberdeen Scotland) for $25 million, at the time it was the second largest provider of offshore safety training in the world with operations in 13 countries. It revolutionised the oil and gas industry by making the safety training systems mobile and transportable, allowing for the first “plug and play” systems to be quickly dismantled and loaded onto a helicopter to be transported anywhere in the world.

But what also makes Parish and his MOST team unique to other offshore safety training providers is the exceptional training provided by their directing staff of world class instructors who are amongst the best in the world. Entrepreneur and veteran Parish, who served in the Australian special forces and Australian para-rescue services, pooled his extensive military and para-rescue training knowledge to develop a system that was portable and could be taught by a small but highly qualified and effective two-to-three-man team, with a rapid deployment capability anywhere in the world. The model drew on the same principles of special forces training.

The Principals of the business completed their own HUET training way back in 1984. M&O commenced training on the original “orange two-seater” portable HUET trainer in 1995, having recognised that an unfilled gap existed in the industry. Up until this point all the offshore safety training was being conducted in Aberdeen, Scotland, and a handful of other major regional cities. Portable on-site training was an extremely attractive and sought after solution, for companies who operated in the remote areas of emerging markets.

The uniqueness of the 1st generation HUET Trainers (Ditchers) meant training could be carried out both onshore and offshore sites and was even set up and used in local swimming pools. It provided safe and extremely realistic helicopter escape training that would prepare oil and gas industry personnel to cope with any range of emergency scenarios.

M&O singlehandedly raised the standards and the bar for industry safety training with this development. For the first time it gave the oil and gas industry the ability to provide high quality, realistic and simulated training to its workforce, that was commercially focussed, and which ultimately would help save lives. M&O provided emergency training in locations that up until then had not received any of this type of ditcher training previously.

In 2000, this was then followed by the development of the 2nd generation MOST variant, as the next phase of global operations. This was to meet the growing demand for OPITO approved training in emerging markets, the training involved higher student numbers and more complex and advanced programs were being sought by its clients. As part of these requirements, M&O then expanded its training centre capability by developing bespoke training centres in 13 countries.

Parish added:

“When I formed M&O Group, we set out to pioneer the very highest standards of offshore safety training for the oil and gas industry. I am glad to say that 27 years later, we are still defining and shaping the very high standards and excellence –­ not just in offshore safety training systems, but also onshore, led by our highly experienced COO Mark Peck and his team.

“Our track record and reputation in this sector has been achieved by striving for the very highest standards of training and instruction from our teams using the latest para-rescue and safety training methods, complimented by the latest technologies and simulation techniques.”

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