This course provides a solid foundation in the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of offshore structures and systems. It covers key engineering concepts, technical standards, and operational challenges involved in offshore oil and gas exploration and production. Participants will gain critical insights into the integration of structures and systems that ensure safe, efficient, and sustainable offshore operations.
Mastery of offshore structures and systems is essential for professionals seeking to contribute effectively to offshore projects, ensuring compliance, safety, and optimal performance.
- Offshore Engineers and Designers
- Structural Engineers
- Marine Engineers
- Project Managers and Supervisors
- Operations and Maintenance Personnel
- Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Professionals in Offshore Operations
- New Engineers entering the Offshore Oil & Gas Industry
To provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of offshore structures and systems, equipping them with the technical knowledge to support the safe and efficient delivery of offshore oil and gas projects.
By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the types, functions, and configurations of offshore structures.
- Recognize the critical environmental forces and design considerations for offshore systems.
- Identify key components of subsea systems and their integration with topside facilities.
- Apply basic principles of structural analysis and hydrodynamics to offshore structures.
- Understand installation, operation, maintenance, and decommissioning processes.
- Comprehend health, safety, and environmental (HSE) aspects related to offshore systems.
- Introduction to Offshore Oil & Gas Operations
- Overview of Offshore Exploration and Production
- History and Evolution of Offshore Structures
- Types of Offshore Structures
- Fixed Platforms (Jackets, Gravity-Based Structures)
- Floating Platforms (FPSO, Semi-submersibles, TLPs, Spars)
- Subsea Production Systems
- Environmental and Operational Considerations
- Oceanographic and Meteorological Factors
- Wave, Wind, Current, and Seismic Forces
- Corrosion and Marine Growth Challenges
- Design and Engineering Principles
- Structural Design Codes and Standards (API, ISO)
- Load Analysis and Design Criteria
- Stability and Buoyancy Considerations
- Key Offshore Systems
- Subsea Systems: Wellheads, Manifolds, Flowlines, Risers
- Topsides Processing Facilities
- Mooring Systems and Pipelines
- Construction, Installation, and Commissioning
- Fabrication and Assembly Techniques
- Transportation and Offshore Installation Methods
- Hook-up and Commissioning of Offshore Facilities
- Operations, Maintenance, and Integrity Management
- Inspection, Maintenance, and Repair (IMR) Strategies
- Asset Integrity Management Systems
- Life Extension of Offshore Structures
- HSE Considerations for Offshore Operations
- Offshore Safety Regulations and Practices
- Emergency Response and Risk Management
- Environmental Protection and Decommissioning
