Jack-up rigs are indispensable for offshore drilling operations, especially in shallow waters with a comparatively stable seafloor. Punch-through is one of the hazards associated with the operation of these rigs. When one or more legs of a jack-up rig penetrate the seabed, causing the rig to tilt or even collapse, this is known as a...
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How Simulator Training Can Improve Safety During Rig Move Operations
Rig move operations are complex and hazardous, necessitating thorough planning and preparation to guarantee efficiency and safety. The use of simulators in training programmes has grown in popularity in recent years, giving crew members a means to practise and get ready for various problems and scenarios they might face during a rig move. The benefits...
The Challenges of Realistic Control Room Training
An Incident control room is a busy place - I'm talking in general terms here - all incidents are different but there are some common factors: There will be a fair number of people all getting on with their own jobs - all communicating with each other and external agencies. Probably a mixture of face...