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  Rig Move - Advanced

Learning Outcomes

Advanced Rig Move / Simulator

​​Rig Move - Advanced

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 Preparation:

  • rig move planning / procedures / management of change / location approval / marine operations manual

  • the rig move team / marine warranty surveyor / position survey team / rig mover / rig move Masters (tugs & rig) / onshore help & support

  • the on-board team / rig OIM / Barge Master / rig Maintenance Supervisor

  • pre-move equipment checking and inspection                                          

 

Towing Vessel Stability – The Dynamics of Towing

  • forces exerted (towing either from bow or stern)

  • stability of towing and anchor handling vessels

 

The Rig Move

  • simplified stages of the rig move / jack-up rig move details / semi-submersible rig move details / tender vessel rig move details

  • operational details of the rig move / jack-up rig move details / semi-submersible rig move details / tender rig move details / anchors / minimum bollard pull

 

Differential Settling and Rack Phase Difference       

  • RPD and punch through

 

Towing Arrangements and Regulations   

  • towing arrangements / international collision regulations / communications

 

Towing Terminology

  • equipment and terms / rig transit / types of tow

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This Advanced Rig Moving course will enable participants to understand and to practice with the use of a simulator, the theoretical and practical operations for safely moving a Jack-up Oil Rig from one location to another. We use state of the art 3D software for our simulator. Our instructor is a Master / OIM and is one of the more experienced Rig Movers in the Industry. 

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​The course will mostly consist of simulator exercises (4 days). There will be 1 to 2 hours of theory for the first 3 days. The theory covers both Rig Move Operations and Tow Vessel Operations. Several practical simulations will be carried out throughout the course, enabling the student to experience and practice in real time, issues that can occur during rig move operations. Simulation exercises will be performed for Jack-up rigs utilizing multiple tugs and anchor operations.

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Rig move simulations will include: preloading, jacking, punch through, approaching open water locations and alongside fixed jackets, running anchors and winching in alongside a jacket, etc.

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​Simulate exercises can be adjusted to a student’s level of experience providing challenging exercises for all students. ie. parting of tow wires, loss of communication, adjustment of wind and current effects, etc.

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​The classroom portion of the course covers the theory required for rig move operations. The simulator exercises focus on the actual forces, conditions, and procedures of positioning a Jack Up

using both tow vessels and anchors. 

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​​​Upon completion, each student receives a Rig Move (Advanced) certificate along with a written performance appraisal from an experienced rig mover (Instructor). The performance appraisal provides the student with a valuable report to provide to their employer.

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​Please contact us at for additional information -  info@seawayacademy.com

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