Rig Mover

Elite Offshore's Rig Mover course is designed for professionals involved in rig move activities. This specialized training covers the intricacies of rig mover operations, including ballasting activities, ensuring seaworthiness, and managing tug and tow operations.

Course Code: 201
Category: Offshore Oil & Gas

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Course overview

Elevate your expertise with Elite Offshore's Rig Mover course, designed for professionals engaged in rig mover activities. This comprehensive program aims to equip participants with an in-depth understanding of the complexities involved in rig move operations, from ballasting activities to ensuring seaworthiness and managing the tug and tow.

By completing this course, you'll be well-prepared to manage and execute rig move operations with confidence and precision. Enhance your professional capabilities and contribute to the safety and efficiency of offshore activities by enrolling in Elite Offshore's Rig Mover course and obtaining rig mover certificate today.

What will I learn?

  • 1. Health, Safety and Environmental requirements for the MOU Move Operation.
  • 2. Description of MOU, Unit type, i.e. Semi Submersible, Jack Up, Barge & FPSO.
  • 3. Departure and Arrival Location(s).
  • 4. On Shore Planning and Risk Assessment.
  • 5. Pre-move planning and inspection.
  • 6. Jacking up, Navigation and Positioning.
  • 7. Ballasting, Stability and Manoeuvring.
  • 8. Towing, tow bridle, hawser link and Anchor Handling.
  • 9. Various tug and tow handling techniques.
  • 10. Communication and Co-ordination.
  • 11. Co-operation on the bridge.
  • 12. Anchor Pattern Calculations.
  • 13. Weather and Environmental Factors.
Requirements
  • OIM and Barge Masters
  • Marine Pilots and Masters
  • Rig Managers and those offshore professionals who wish to expand on their rig moving knowledge or understand and evaluate the risks involved in rig move operation.
Curriculum for this course
13 Lessons 24:00:00 Hours
Module 1
1 Lessons 00:00:00 Hours
  • Health, Safety, and Environmental Requirements
    .
  • Anchor Pattern Calculations
    .
  • Cooperation on the Bridge
    .
  • Communication and Coordination
    .
  • Various Tug and Tow Handling Techniques
    .
  • Towing, Tow Bridle, Hawser Link, and Anchor Handling
    .
  • Ballasting, Stability, and Manoeuvring
    .
  • Jacking Up, Navigation, and Positioning
    .
  • Pre-move Planning and Inspection
    .
  • Onshore Planning and Risk Assessment
    .
  • Departure and Arrival Locations
    .
  • Description of MOU and Unit Types
    .
  • Weather and Environmental Factors
    .
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  • Duration: 24:00:00 Hours
  • Offline, Online
  • For the Offshore Oil & Gas Industry as per publicly available guidelines
  • Access Period: 6 Months