Navigating Risks: Safety in Offshore Operations Training Course

Introduction

Offshore oil and gas operations present a unique and complex set of safety challenges, combining the inherent hazards of hydrocarbon exploration and production with the unforgiving environment of the marine domain. Working on platforms, rigs, and vessels in remote, often harsh conditions, exposes personnel to risks such as extreme weather, confined spaces, dropped objects, fire and explosion, and emergency evacuations over water. A robust safety culture, stringent operational procedures, and highly trained personnel are absolutely critical for preventing incidents and ensuring the well-being of the workforce and the protection of the marine environment.

This intensive training course is meticulously designed to equip participants with a comprehensive and practical understanding of safety principles and practices specific to offshore oil and gas operations. From exploring the unique hazards of the offshore environment and relevant international regulations to mastering emergency response protocols, personal survival techniques, and the implementation of effective safety management systems, you will gain the expertise to contribute to a safer offshore workplace. This empowers you to mitigate risks, enhance emergency preparedness, ensure regulatory compliance, and strategically foster a proactive safety culture across all offshore activities.

Target Audience

  • Offshore Personnel (Operators, Technicians, Engineers).
  • Offshore Installation Managers (OIMs) and Supervisors.
  • HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment) Professionals.
  • Marine Crew working on Offshore Vessels.
  • Project Managers involved in Offshore Projects.
  • Emergency Response Team Members.
  • Safety Officers and Auditors.
  • Anyone involved in planning, executing, or managing offshore oil and gas operations.

Duration: 10 days

Course Objectives

Upon completion of this training course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the unique hazards and risks associated with offshore oil and gas operations.
  • Grasp relevant international and national safety regulations and standards for offshore.
  • Analyze various personal safety equipment and safe work practices in the offshore environment.
  • Comprehend emergency response procedures, including evacuation and rescue.
  • Evaluate the principles of offshore safety management systems.
  • Develop practical skills in personal survival techniques and offshore emergency scenarios.
  • Navigate the complexities of helicopter safety and marine operations.
  • Formulate robust strategies for enhancing safety performance and fostering a strong safety culture offshore.

Course Content

  1. Introduction to Offshore Safety Environment
  • Overview of offshore oil and gas facilities: platforms (fixed, floating), rigs (drilling, production), FPSOs, vessels.
  • Unique hazards of the offshore environment: marine conditions, remote location, confined spaces, dropped objects.
  • Importance of safety in offshore operations: consequences of incidents (Deepwater Horizon, Piper Alpha).
  • Overview of international regulatory bodies and industry associations (e.g., IMO, IOGP, OPITO).
  • Safety statistics and trends in the offshore industry.
  1. Offshore Safety Regulations and Management Systems
  • Key international conventions and codes (e.g., SOLAS, MARPOL, ISM Code).
  • National offshore safety regulations (e.g., BSEE, HSE, NOGICD).
  • Principles of Offshore Safety Management Systems (OSMS).
  • Safety cases and risk assessments for offshore installations.
  • Permit-to-work systems in offshore environments.
  1. Personal Safety and Safe Work Practices Offshore
  • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements for offshore.
  • Working at height and fall protection.
  • Confined space entry procedures.
  • Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) for energy isolation.
  • Hot work and cold work procedures.
  • Manual handling and ergonomics.
  1. Fire Prevention and Firefighting Offshore
  • Common fire hazards on offshore installations (hydrocarbons, electrical).
  • Fire detection systems: smoke, heat, flame detectors.
  • Fire suppression systems: deluge, foam, CO2, water mist.
  • Firefighting equipment and techniques specific to offshore.
  • Role of emergency response teams in firefighting.
  1. Emergency Response and Evacuation Procedures
  • Types of offshore emergencies: fire, explosion, blowout, collision, man overboard.
  • Alarm systems and emergency signals.
  • Muster stations and evacuation routes.
  • Lifeboats, liferafts, and emergency escape chutes.
  • Search and rescue (SAR) operations.
  1. Personal Survival Techniques (PST)
  • Donning and using immersion suits and lifejackets.
  • Abandonment procedures from an offshore installation.
  • Survival at sea: hypothermia, dehydration, signaling.
  • Use of survival craft: operation, emergency equipment.
  • Sea survival drills and exercises.
  1. Helicopter Safety and Travel
  • Helicopter safety briefings (HUET - Helicopter Underwater Escape Training).
  • Emergency procedures during helicopter travel.
  • Helideck operations and safety.
  • Passenger transfer procedures.
  • Ditching and underwater escape techniques.
  1. Marine Operations Safety
  • Vessel operations near offshore installations.
  • Anchor handling and mooring safety.
  • Supply vessel operations and cargo transfer.
  • Personnel transfer methods: gangways, baskets, swing ropes.
  • Collision avoidance and marine navigation safety.
  1. Hazardous Substances and Environmental Protection Offshore
  • Management of hazardous chemicals (H2S, drilling fluids, produced water).
  • Spill prevention and response for oil and chemical spills.
  • Waste management offshore: drilling waste, domestic waste.
  • Environmental monitoring and reporting.
  • MARPOL regulations for marine pollution prevention.
  1. Safety Culture, Auditing, and Future Trends in Offshore Safety
  • Fostering a strong safety culture offshore: leadership, commitment, employee involvement.
  • Behavioral safety programs.
  • Offshore safety audits and inspections.
  • Learning from incidents and sharing best practices.
  • Digitalization and AI for enhanced offshore safety: remote monitoring, predictive analytics, robotics.
  • Human factors in offshore safety.

CERTIFICATION

  • Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with Macskills Training and Development Institute Certificate

TRAINING VENUE

  • Training will be held at Macskills Training Centre. We also tailor make the training upon request at different locations across the world.

AIRPORT PICK UP AND ACCOMMODATION

  • Airport pick up and accommodation is arranged upon request

TERMS OF PAYMENT

Payment should be made to Macskills Development Institute bank account before the start of the training and receipts sent to info@macskillsdevelopment.com

For More Details call: +254-114-087-180

 

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