Course Overview
This 5-day expert-led program equips marine engineers, offshore operators, and production specialists with advanced operational knowledge of Floating Production, Storage, and Offloading (FPSO) systems. Participants will gain comprehensive skills in hydrocarbon processing, turret operations, offloading, and safety management for floating production facilities.
Course Objectives
Upon completion, participants will be able to:
- Manage FPSO production processes (separation, gas treatment, water injection)
- Operate turret and mooring systems (internal/external turrets, CALM buoys)
- Supervise cargo operations (tank management, crude offloading)
- Implement safety and emergency procedures (marine & process safety)
- Troubleshoot operational challenges (sloshing, wax deposition, emulsion issues)
- Optimize production uptime through effective maintenance strategies
- Ensure regulatory compliance (Class society, Flag State, and IMO requirements)
- Apply digital twin technologies for performance monitoring
Who Should Attend
This course is essential for:
- FPSO Operations Engineers
- Offshore Installation Managers (OIMs)
- Production Supervisors
- Marine & Process Engineers
- Maintenance Leads
- HSE Advisors (Offshore)
- Regulatory Compliance Officers
Course Modules
Module 1: FPSO Fundamentals
- FPSO configurations (converted vs. newbuild)
- Key components (topsides, hull, turret, mooring)
- Comparison with other floating systems (FLNG, FSRU)
- Industry standards (API, DNV, ABS Class rules)
Module 2: Production Process Operations
- Separation trains (HP/LP separators, electrostatic treaters)
- Gas compression and export
- Produced water treatment (hydrocyclones, flotation units)
- Chemical injection systems
Module 3: Marine & Turret Systems
- Turret types (swivel stack, bearing systems)
- Dynamic positioning (DP) assist for offloading
- Mooring line inspection and maintenance
- Ballast and stability management
Module 4: Cargo & Offloading
- Tank gauging and custody transfer
- Offloading operations (STS, tandem, CALM)
- Crude oil washing (COW) procedures
- Vapor recovery systems
Module 5: Safety & Emergency Response
- Process safety on FPSOs (HAZID, HAZOP)
- Marine emergency systems (ESD, F&G detection)
- Lifeboat and evacuation procedures
- Oil spill response planning
Module 6: Maintenance & Integrity
- Corrosion management (hull, tanks, piping)
- Riser and umbilical inspection
- Shutdown planning and execution
- Spare parts logistics
Module 7: Digital Operations
- Condition monitoring systems
- Predictive maintenance applications
- Remote operational support
- Cybersecurity for offshore systems