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<!--Generated by Squarespace Site Server v5.11.81 (http://www.squarespace.com/) on Wed, 30 May 2012 08:04:37 GMT--><rss xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" version="2.0"><channel><title>OPC Australia News Feed</title><link>http://www.opc.net.au/opc-news/</link><description></description><lastBuildDate>Mon, 07 May 2012 00:54:18 +0000</lastBuildDate><copyright></copyright><language>en-AU</language><generator>Squarespace Site Server v5.11.81 (http://www.squarespace.com/)</generator><item><title>OPC launches new reefer containers</title><category>containers</category><category>reefer</category><dc:creator>Chris Mirabella</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2012 00:41:42 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.opc.net.au/opc-news/2012/5/7/opc-launches-new-reefer-containers.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">596813:6923889:16152725</guid><description><![CDATA[<p><span class="caps"><span class="thumbnail-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><span><a href="javascript:showFullImage('/display/ShowImage?imageUrl=%2Fstorage%2Fcontainers%2FOPC2171R.JPG%3F__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION%3D1336351799741',1080,990);"><img src="http://www.opc.net.au/storage/thumbnails/6923888-18059032-thumbnail.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1336351802158" alt="" /></a></span></span>OPC is delighted to announce the newest addition to our container fleet. &nbsp;The</span>&nbsp;<strong>hazardous area</strong> <strong>zone 1</strong> <strong>rated</strong> reefer container is compact and light weight for transportation of food.&nbsp;It can be used in both chill and freezer modes.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Dimensions: &nbsp;L 2,000mm Width 1,500mm Height 2,600mm&nbsp;Gross 4,000kg Tare 2,000kg &nbsp;Payload 2,000kg Cubic Capacity 7m3</p>
<p>For more information:</p>
<p>Phil Jones +61(0)400 058 138, +61 3 8369 4011,&nbsp;<a href="mailto:philj@opc.net.au">philj@opc.net.au</a></p>
<p>Steven Rowland +61 (0) 458 990 926, +61 3 8369 4002,&nbsp;<a href="mailto:steven@opc.net.au">steven@opc.net.au</a></p>
<p><strong><a class="offsite-link-inline" href="http://www.opc.net.au/storage/documents/OPC-Product-Catalogue-2012-13.pdf" target="_blank">Download our container catalogue</a></strong></p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.opc.net.au/opc-news/rss-comments-entry-16152725.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>OPC Receives Safety Award</title><dc:creator>Chris Mirabella</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 11 Aug 2011 06:35:40 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.opc.net.au/opc-news/2011/8/11/opc-receives-safety-award.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">596813:6923889:12481682</guid><description><![CDATA[<p class="p1">OPC recently received a Safety Award from Esso for&nbsp;project work associated with KTT inclusive of subsea tree and manifold&nbsp;testing and mobilisation.</p>
<p class="p1"><a href="http://www.opc.net.au/storage/post-images/110803164817-001.pdf" target="_blank">Click here to see the certificate.</a></p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.opc.net.au/opc-news/rss-comments-entry-12481682.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>OPC Wins Small Fabricator of the Year 2010</title><dc:creator>Chris Mirabella</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 06 Jul 2011 04:49:13 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.opc.net.au/opc-news/2011/7/6/opc-wins-small-fabricator-of-the-year-2010.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">596813:6923889:12020649</guid><description><![CDATA[<p><strong><span class="full-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><span><a href="http://www.opc.net.au/storage/people/IMG_0017.jpg"><img src="http://www.opc.net.au/storage/WTIA%20award%20web%20friendly%20pic.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1310445952847" alt="" /></a></span><span class="thumbnail-caption" style="width: 200px;">Mr. Steven Rowland (left) receives the WTIA Small Fabricator of the Year 2010 on behalf of OPC Australia</span></span>Small Fabricator of the Year Award</strong></p>
<p>"Victorian company OPC Pty Ltd received their gold medal award in acknoledgment of the company's success in servicing the Australian oil and gas industry with top quality, locally made but internationally benchedmarked products, and its commitment to staff retention and development."</p>
<p><a href="http://www.opc.net.au/storage/wtia-award-article.pdf" target="_blank">Click here to view the entire article from WTIA Monthly Newsletter</a></p>
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<p>&nbsp;</p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.opc.net.au/opc-news/rss-comments-entry-12020649.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>OPC opens depot into Western Australia</title><dc:creator>Chris Mirabella</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 20 May 2011 09:55:35 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.opc.net.au/opc-news/2011/5/20/opc-opens-depot-into-western-australia.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">596813:6923889:11524897</guid><description><![CDATA[<p><span class="full-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><span><a href="http://www.opc.net.au/display/ShowGallery?moduleId=10513692&amp;galleryId=633936"><img style="width: 200px;" src="http://www.opc.net.au/storage/post-images/OPC%20WA%202.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1305895279463" alt="" /></a></span></span>OPC has opened a site in Western Australia. &nbsp;<a href="http://www.opc.net.au/display/ShowGallery?moduleId=10513692&amp;galleryId=633936">See the picture gallery</a></p>
<p>Contact Midvale Supply Base</p>
<p>26 Meliador Way</p>
<p>Midvale WA</p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.opc.net.au/opc-news/rss-comments-entry-11524897.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Sub Sea trees</title><category>load-out</category><category>sub-sea</category><category>trees</category><dc:creator>Chris Mirabella</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 16 Feb 2011 01:59:10 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.opc.net.au/opc-news/2011/2/16/sub-sea-trees.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">596813:6923889:10495749</guid><description><![CDATA[<p><span class="thumbnail-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><span><a href="javascript:showFullImage('/display/ShowImage?imageUrl=%2Fstorage%2Fpost-images%2FJKR_1961-small.jpg%3F__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION%3D1297821772746',484,600);"><img src="http://www.opc.net.au/storage/thumbnails/6923888-10768152-thumbnail.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1297822455022" alt="" /></a></span></span>OPC were pleased to be involved with the successful operations of receiving Sub Sea trees for Kipper Tuna Turrin project, assisting in the fit-out process at our <a href="http://www.opc.net.au/port-of-melbourne-supply-base/">South Wharf Supply Base</a> and load out to sea for placement. &nbsp;<a href="http://www.opc.net.au/transport/sub-sea-trees/">See our picture gallery for more</a></p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.opc.net.au/opc-news/rss-comments-entry-10495749.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>ROV Mezzanine Spread</title><category>offshore</category><category>project</category><category>transport</category><dc:creator>Chris Mirabella</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 14 Feb 2011 02:40:27 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.opc.net.au/opc-news/2011/2/14/rov-mezzanine-spread.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">596813:6923889:10471054</guid><description><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.opc.net.au/storage/post-images/P9050381-web1.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1297668609066" alt="" /></p>
<p>OPC <a href="http://www.opc.net.au/barry-beach-supply-base/">Barry Beach</a> facility, modified, fitted and transported a ROV mezzanine spread for an offshore project. &nbsp;See our <a href="http://www.opc.net.au/transport/rov-mezzanine-spread/">picture gallery</a></p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.opc.net.au/opc-news/rss-comments-entry-10471054.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Mod and transport of drill rig</title><category>barry-beach</category><category>modify</category><category>rig</category><category>transport</category><dc:creator>Chris Mirabella</dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 13 Feb 2011 20:10:28 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.opc.net.au/opc-news/2011/2/14/mod-and-transport-of-drill-rig.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">596813:6923889:10468128</guid><description><![CDATA[<p><span class="thumbnail-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><span><a href="javascript:showFullImage('/display/ShowImage?imageUrl=%2Fstorage%2Fpost-images%2FDrill%2520Rig%2520175%2520in%2520for%2520modification.jpg%3F__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION%3D1297628202797',427,640);"><img style="width: 200px;" src="http://www.opc.net.au/storage/thumbnails/6923888-10728618-thumbnail.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1310690084071" alt="" /></a></span><span class="thumbnail-caption" style="width: 200px;">Drill Rig175 modified and transported by OPC</span></span>OPC has transported and modified Nabors drill rig 175 in accordance with our customers requirements in order to suit local operating conditions. &nbsp;Picture is Rig175 after modification, and stacked at <a href="http://www.opc.net.au/barry-beach-supply-base/">OPC site Barry Beach</a></p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.opc.net.au/opc-news/rss-comments-entry-10468128.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Heavy lift at Webb Dock Melbourne of 160T subsea manifold</title><category>lift</category><category>melbourne</category><dc:creator>Chris Mirabella</dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 13 Feb 2011 19:51:14 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.opc.net.au/opc-news/2011/2/14/heavy-lift-at-webb-dock-melbourne-of-160t-subsea-manifold.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">596813:6923889:10468006</guid><description><![CDATA[<p><span class="thumbnail-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><span><a href="javascript:showFullImage('/display/ShowImage?imageUrl=%2Fstorage%2Fpost-images%2FHeavy%20Lift%20at%20Webb%20Dock.jpg%3F__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION%3D1297627616031',480,640);"><img src="http://www.opc.net.au/storage/thumbnails/6923888-10728444-thumbnail.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1297627682033" alt="" /></a></span><span class="thumbnail-caption" style="width: 302px;">A 160T subsea manifold being lifted at Webb Dock Melbourne</span></span>OPC provided the infrastructure, engineering services and project management for the transportation and lift of a 160T manifold, into an OPC-controlled area at Melbourne wharves, and, after fit out, lifted the manifold (using a 220cc Crawler Crane) onto the tow barge for positioning on site in Bass Strait.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.opc.net.au/transport/manifold-heavy-lift/">See image gallery</a></p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.opc.net.au/opc-news/rss-comments-entry-10468006.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Anode sled replacement project at Barry Beach</title><category>anode</category><category>barry-beach</category><category>crane</category><category>skid</category><dc:creator>Chris Mirabella</dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 13 Feb 2011 19:42:15 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.opc.net.au/opc-news/2011/2/14/anode-sled-replacement-project-at-barry-beach.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">596813:6923889:10467964</guid><description><![CDATA[<p><span class="thumbnail-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><span><a href="javascript:showFullImage('/display/ShowImage?imageUrl=%2Fstorage%2Fpost-images%2FCrane%20on%20stregthened%20skid.jpg%3F__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION%3D1297626496308',480,640);"><img src="http://www.opc.net.au/storage/thumbnails/6923888-10728065-thumbnail.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1297626530173" alt="" /></a></span><span class="thumbnail-caption" style="width: 152px;">Crane on strengthened skid</span></span>One of the recent projects at our <a href="http://www.opc.net.au/barry-beach-supply-base/">Barry Beach</a> facility was to stregthen an existing skid in order for a crane to be taken offshore on the back of an offshore supply vessel as part of an anode sled replacement project.</p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.opc.net.au/opc-news/rss-comments-entry-10467964.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>OPC Head office - Altona North</title><dc:creator>Chris Mirabella</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 22 Nov 2010 07:08:58 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.opc.net.au/opc-news/2010/11/22/opc-head-office-altona-north.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">596813:6923889:9539768</guid><description><![CDATA[<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.opc.net.au/storage/static-page-photos/sites/Office%20Wide%20Shot.jpeg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1290409792536" alt="" /></span></span></p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.opc.net.au/opc-news/rss-comments-entry-9539768.xml</wfw:commentRss></item></channel></rss>
