MODU Inspection

Join Elite Offshore’s Mobile Offshore Drilling Unit (MODU) course, tailored for professionals carrying out inspection of these units. This comprehensive course covers the intricacies of inspecting MODUs, ensuring participants understand all aspects of such an inspection including parts, components, safety, compliance, and operational efficiency while inspecting. Learn from industry experts about the best practices and regulatory requirements for maintaining and inspecting these critical drilling units. Enhance your skills and knowledge to effectively manage MODU inspections and contribute to safer, more efficient offshore drilling operations. Perfect for Class inspectors and surveyors, drilling engineers, safety officers, and other offshore professionals seeking advanced training in MODU inspection.

Course Code: 202
Category: Offshore Oil & Gas

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Course overview

Enhance your expertise in offshore oil and gas drilling with Elite Offshore’s comprehensive Mobile Offshore Drilling Unit (MODU) course. Designed for professionals engaged in inspecting, surveying and commanding mobile drilling units, this course dives deep into the intricacies of inspecting MODUs.
Participants will learn about critical components such as drilling derricks, blowout preventers, marine risers, and dynamic positioning systems. Understand the operation and maintenance of these components to ensure safety and efficiency. The course also covers essential guidelines from API, OCIMF, and IADC, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
By mastering these inspection techniques, you’ll be equipped to identify potential issues, mitigate risks, and enhance operational integrity. This training is ideal for class surveyors, rig managers, drilling engineers, safety officers, and offshore professionals committed to maintaining high standards in MODU operations. Join us to gain valuable insights and practical skills for effective MODU inspections.

What will I learn?

  • Day -1 INTRODUCTION TO DRILLING
  • 1. Drilling Rig Types & their Components.
  • 2. Surface and Subsea Drilling techniques
  • 3. Offshore Drilling Units and Associated Equipment.
  • 4. Blowout Prevention (BOP) & Motion Compensation System
  • 5. Formation Tests and Formation Damage
  • Day -2 STRUCTURAL INSPECTION AS PER API GUIDELINES:
  • 1. API RP 4G -Procedures for Inspection, Maintenance, and Repair of Drilling and Well Servicing Structures
  • 2. API RP 7L - Procedures for Inspection, Maintenance, Repair, and Remanufacture of Drilling Equipment
  • 3. API RP 8B - Procedures for Inspections, Maintenance, Repair, and Remanufacture of Hoisting equipment
  • 4. API RP 9B - Application, Care, and Use of Wire Rope for Oil Field Service
  • 5. API RP 54–Occupational safety for oil and gas well drilling and servicing operations
Requirements
  • Class Surveyors
  • Rig Managers
  • Offshore Installation Managers
  • Safety Inspectors
Curriculum for this course
10 Lessons 16:00:00 Hours
Module 1
1 Lessons 00:00:00 Hours
  • Drilling Rig Types & Their Components
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  • API RP 9B - Application, Care, and Use of Wire Rope for Oil Field Service
    .
  • API RP 8B - Procedures for Inspections, Maintenance, Repair, and Remanufacture of Hoisting Equipment
    .
  • API RP 7L - Procedures for Inspection, Maintenance, Repair, and Remanufacture of Drilling Equipment
    .
  • API RP 4G - Procedures for Inspection, Maintenance, and Repair of Drilling and Well Servicing Structures
    .
  • Formation Tests and Formation Damage
    .
  • Blowout Prevention (BOP) & Motion Compensation System
    .
  • Offshore Drilling Units and Associated Equipment
    .
  • Surface and Subsea Drilling Techniques
    .
  • API RP 54 - Occupational Safety for Oil and Gas Well Drilling and Servicing Operations
    .
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  • For the Offshore Oil & Gas Industry as per API RP 4G, 7L, 8B, 9B & 54 Guidelines
  • Access Period: 6 Months