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Drilling and Wells
Offshore Drilling Operations
This course introduces the features that make offshore drilling distinct, including the structures, vessels and rigs used over the life of an asset. Bottom-supported and floating rig types are compared, along with the selection criteria that matter most for safety, capability and efficiency. Offshore risks such as helicopter, vessel and crane operations are also explained.
- Discipline
- Drilling and Wells
- Level
- Foundation
- Duration
- Flexible length
- Formats
- Classroom, In-house
Every course can be delivered in-house and tailored to your organisation.
Who should attend
Operator, drilling contractor, service company and logistics staff in engineering, geoscience, supervision, HSE and support roles.
What participants will be able to do
- Identify key differences between onshore and offshore operations
- Recognise HSE risks specific to offshore work
- Describe common offshore structures and their uses
- Compare rig types and how they interact with structures
- Specify criteria for offshore rig selection
Topics covered
- Offshore structures
- Rig types
- Marine risers and BOPs
- Offshore HSE risks
- Rig selection criteria