Management Of Major Emergencies (MOME)

Management Of Major Emergencies (MOME) Course Overview & Training Details

This course is designed to provide knowledge and experience in the management of major emergencies. For delegates who have actual or potential prospects of command, the course provides the first stage in the procedure leading to formal competency assessment.. The ERT is responsible for devising, executing, updating, and monitoring an effective plan of action, as well as responding to the various stages of emergency response. To ensure that the stages are appropriately implemented, the ERT conducts an annual evaluation, property, or the environment.

Course Code: 204
Category: Offshore Oil & Gas

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Course overview

The Management of major Emergencies (MOME) training program is aimed at ensuring that personnel responsible for operational and management tasks in the hydrocarbon industry, whether onshore or offshore, maintain their competency standards. The training involves a simulated emergency situation with 4 to 6 participants, each assigned unique roles such as Installation Manager, Deputy Commander, Control Room Panel/ Radio Operator, Key Events Coordinator, and Muster & Logistics Coordinator.

Target Audience

This course is aimed at personnel who form part of the Emergency Response organisation onboard offshore facilities and who are required to manage emergencies such as OIM, production and maintenance superintendents, on scene commander & fire team leader, Installation Emergency Management Teams, Control Room Operators, Onshore Emergency Co-ordination Centres and Pipeline Operators.

What will I learn?

  • A. Theory Session
  • 1. Review, manage, and assess the information available in an emergency situation in a timely manner.
  • 2. Establish priorities and take effective action.
  • 3. Implement predetermined emergency plans and procedures in the context of the current emergency.
  • 4. Efficiently communicate information and instructions.
  • 5. Keeping appropriate agencies informed through the support Emergency Response Team.
  • 6. Monitor and control resources; Time Out – Team Brief.
  • 7. Evaluate progress and communicate changes in plans and priorities.
  • 8. Effectively delegate authority and manage individuals and teams.
  • 9. Recognise and deal with stress in themselves and others.
  • 10. Abandonment.
  • B. Practical Sessions (MOME Simulations):
  • Event 01 - Hydrocarbon Release / Fire on the platform
  • Event 02 - Wellhead incident on drilling rig
  • Event 03 - Potential vessel collision
  • Event 04 - Helicopter crash - on the helideck
  • Event 05 - General internal fire
  • Event 06 - Structural Damage
  • Event 07 - Dropped object incident
  • Event 08 - Chemical spillage
  • Event 09 - Man overboard
  • Event 10 - Platform abandonment
  • Event 11 - Condensate / Oil Spill
  • Event 12 - Sea Surface Fire
Requirements
  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Experience in emergency response, health and safety, or any offshore/onshore operational role is preferred.
  • Prior completion of basic safety training (e.g., BOSIET, HSE, or offshore safety training) may be required.
  • Good physical condition to handle the physical demands of emergency response situations.
  • Strong communication and decision-making skills are essential, as the course involves coordinating in crisis situations.
  • Ability to work effectively in high-pressure, team-based environments.
  • A genuine interest in improving emergency management skills and responding to large-scale crises.
FAQs
  • 1. What is the Management of Major Emergencies (MOME) course?
    The MOME course trains offshore and hydrocarbon industry personnel to assess, coordinate, and manage major emergencies using effective response procedures and decision-making.

  • 2. Who should take the MOME course?
    MOME is suitable for personnel involved in offshore emergency response, including OIMs, production and maintenance superintendents, control room operators, emergency management teams and on-scene commanders.

  • 3. What is covered in MOME training?
    The course covers emergency planning, information management, communication, decision-making, resource control, team coordination, stress management and platform abandonment.

  • 4. What practical scenarios are included in MOME training?
    Practical sessions use simulated emergencies such as platform fires, wellhead incidents, helicopter crashes, vessel collisions, chemical spills, structural damage, man-overboard situations and platform abandonment.

  • 5. How long is the MOME course?
    The Management of Major Emergencies (MOME) course lasts 24 hours and combines theory with practical emergency simulations.

  • 6. What skills will I gain from MOME training?
    You will develop skills in assessing emergency information, setting priorities, coordinating teams, communicating instructions, managing resources, and making decisions under pressure.

  • 7. Is MOME training suitable for offshore oil and gas personnel?
    Yes. MOME is specifically designed for personnel responsible for operational and emergency-management duties in the offshore and hydrocarbon industry.

  • 8. What are the entry requirements for the MOME course?
    A high school qualification or equivalent is required. Previous experience in emergency response, HSE, or offshore operations and relevant basic safety training may also be expected.

  • 9. Is the MOME course available online and offline?
    Yes. Elite Offshore Pvt Ltd lists MOME training in both online and offline formats, with course access available for six months.

  • 10. Does MOME training include emergency response simulations?
    Yes. Practical MOME sessions place participants in simulated emergency situations where they practise coordination, communication, prioritisation, and response management in realistic scenarios.

Curriculum for this course
2 Lessons 24:00:00 Hours
Theory Session
1 Lessons 00:00:00 Hours
  • Module 1
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  • Practical Sessions (MOME Simulations)
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  • Duration: 24:00:00 Hours
  • Offline, Online
  • For the Offshore Oil & Gas Industry
  • Certificate Validity: Lifetime Validity