Course Introduction
What is an offshore oil rig? An offshore oil rig also called an offshore platform, is a large structure with infrastructural facilities for drilling wells to explore, extract, store and process petroleum lying in rock formations beneath the seabed.
Many oil platforms also have facilities that accommodate their workforce. Most activities happen in deep waters, though some may take place in lakes, inshore waters and inland seas.
These could be fixed or floating ones, depending on the structure and purpose, as well as the scale of operations. Although offshore drilling is extremely important, it poses several environmental challenges.
Course Objectives
The primary objective of this Offshore Oil Rig Training course is to empower professionals with—
- complete knowledge and information about all activities involved in offshore oil drilling
- the required experience and confidence to handle emergency situations and take correct timely decisions to prevent damage of any kind
- the necessary understanding and knowledge of all required standards and benchmarks of operation for quality and safety while drilling offshore
- the confidence and knowledge to conduct training for other professionals working or aiming to work on oil rigs
- the ability to introduce smart and advanced techniques and concepts, including technology, to make work easier, faster, simpler and more accurate
- the potential and capability to make operational enhancements and changes in other strategic plans for one’s organization to increase credibility and attract investors
- the ability to contribute to organizational growth and development through various avenues
- the potential and knowledge to ensure employee health and safety, thereby contributing to effective employer branding for one’s organization
- the complete skill set and capabilities to undertake critical and complex roles and responsibilities at offshore oil rigs, thereby providing one with opportunities for career growth and progression
Who Should Attend?
- Managers and operators overseeing operations at offshore oil rigs
- Engineers executing operations at offshore oil rigs
- Top management involved in strategic decision-making regarding safety measures and practices as well as safety training at offshore oil rigs
- Compliance and health and safety officers responsible for ensuring adherence to all standards and benchmarks of operation and safety
- Legal and financial advisors required in times of legal and/or financial liabilities against the organization
- Vendors and suppliers involved at some stage of operations at offshore oil rigs
- Any other professional interested in knowing more about offshore oil rigs
Course Outline
The Offshore Oil Rig Training course covers the following aspects to understand offshore oil rigs:
Module 1 – Major Elements of Offshore Production Systems
- Wells
- Well platforms
- Feeder subsea pipelines
- Processing platforms
- Export pipelines
- Tankers for oil evacuation
Module 2 – Types of Offshore Oil Rigs
- Fixed platforms
- Compliant towers
- Semi-submersible platform
- Jack-up drilling rigs
- Drillships
- Floating production systems
- Tension leg platform
- Gravity-based structure
- Spar platform
- Normally unmanned installations
- Conductor support systems
Module 3 – Basic Steps in Offshore Drilling Activities
- Select location and create a proposal
- Prepare area and crew
- Cover legal bases
- Begin soil preparation and drilling
- Check for oil and insert piping
Module 4 – Types of Holes in the Pre-Digging Stage
- Earth pit
- Rathole
- Mousehole
- Pilot hole
Module 5 – Conventional Drilling Methods
- Fish hook drilling
- Lateral drilling
- Upside down drilling
- Fracking
Module 6 – Impact of Offshore Drilling
- Wildlife habitat disruption
- Oil spills
- Air and water pollution
- Climate change
Module 7 – Occupational Difficulties Onboard Offshore Rigs
- Hazardous chemicals
- Extreme temperatures
- Cramped workspaces
- Noise
- Poor air quality
- Vibration
Module 8 – Additional Features of Offshore Oil Rigs to Adapt to Marine Environment
- Heliport
- Living quarters
- Cranes
- Risers
Module 9 – Offshore Disposal Procedures
- Crude oil disposal
- Gas disposal
- Water disposal