As the selected contractor for Woodside, Wiltrading STACE will be responsible for the inspection, maintenance, repair, testing, certification and supply of materials for all fixed and portable firefighting systems, breathing air systems, lifeboats, rescue boats, davits, life rafts, personal rescue equipment and mechanical systems. Wiltrading STACE will also collaborate with Woodside to optimise the maintenance workflow, which will help reduce operational expenditure through the life of the contract.

Wiltrading STACE’s commitment to growth and support of local businesses in the Pilbara, has been bolstered with the award of the Woodside contract. As part of the contract award, Wiltrading STACE is committed to further expansion of its Karratha operations by increasing its existing footprint and resource levels in the region, thereby supporting local business and the community.

Wiltrading General Manager, Nick Eisenhut described the 5-year contract award as being in tune with Wiltrading STACE’s strategy of providing a complete safety service offering to the Oil and Gas market.

“Given how paramount safety is for Woodside, we are proud that it has entrusted our team to manage its firefighting, breathing air, lifesaving and mechanical systems. This contract continues to demonstrate Wiltrading STACEs ability to undertake and deliver significant supply and service contracts for large oil and gas companies,” said Mr Eisenhut.

In July 2018, Wiltrading STACE was selected as “Prelude Contractor of the Month” for being an exceptional contractor, performing work safely and being excellent communicators with an excellent attitude.

Wiltrading STACE was presented with $15k from Shell, which it donated to the Cancer Council WA. This will assist in supporting the Cancer Council’s world-class research funding program, prevention programs and vast range of information and support services to those impacted by cancer.

Wiltrading STACE has a strong, expert presence and long history in providing safety inspections, testing, certification, servicing and project & asset management to the Marine & Offshore, Industrial and Defence sectors.

At Wiltrading STACE our customers and their safety are at the heart of what we do, and we continuously strive to exceed expectations. This ethos, combined with our accreditation and expertise, sets us apart from our competitors as is evidenced with the awarded Prelude Contractor of the Month.

Wiltrading STACE Pty Ltd. has been awarded a Shell Australia Pty Ltd. contract for an undisclosed sum for the provision of services and materials for fire fighting and life saving systems on-board the Prelude FLNG facility.

As a selected keystone contractor for Shell Prelude, Wiltrading STACE will be responsible for the inspection, maintenance, testing and certification of all fire fighting and life saving appliances on-board the Prelude FLNG facility, and will provide supervision and technical support to Shell Prelude’s technicians and operators. Wiltrading STACE will also assist Shell with the management of the Planned Maintenance Services through its Systems Asset Management System, which will help reduce operational expenditure through the life of the contract.

Services will commence when the Shell Prelude FLNG facility is installed and commissioned off the northwest coast of Western Australia. The Prelude FLNG development will be Shell’s first deployment of its FLNG technology, and will allow for the production, liquefaction, storage and transfer of LNG at sea, as well as the ability to process and export liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and condensate.

Wiltrading STACE General Manager, Michael Connolly described the win as being in step with Wiltrading STACE’s strategy of providing a complete safety service offering to the Oil and Gas market and illustrates the confidence that Shell Australia shares in Wiltrading STACE.

“Given how paramount safety is for the Prelude FLNG facility, we are proud that Shell has entrusted our team to manage its fire fighting and life saving systems. This contract demonstrates Wiltrading STACE’s ability to perform significant supply and service contracts for large oil and gas companies,” said Mr Connolly.