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Course overview
The Offshore Personnel Transfer Safety Course has been carefully designed to incorporate continuously developing and improving techniques for the safe transfer of personnel from boats to offshore installations. It provides detailed guidance on proper methods of transferring personnel between ships and marine platforms.
Particular emphasis is placed on logistics in harsh marine conditions, equipment transportation and emergency response management. The course thoroughly covers all current methods of staffing in the offshore industry.
Along with classroom theory and hands-on activities, participants take part in hands-on learning experiences, including training in a Billy Pug basket with a crane dock use in, and cables with swing transfers
Target Audience
Contract workers in the offshore industry frequently commute by boat to various installations.
Different Transfer Methods Explained
Rope Swing
Personnel Basket – BILLY PUGH
Transfer Capsules – FROG
Hydraulic Gangway
Motion-Compensated Gangway – AMPELMANN
What will I learn?
- 1. Firmly grasping the rope with both hands during personnel transfer swings.
- 2. Focus on the swing and tasks at hand for safe transfer.
- 3. Understand swing rope size and knot positions for secure transfers.
- 4. Time jumps accurately with wave patterns during transfers.
- 5. Position the body correctly in the basket, facing inward and within open slots.
- 6. Always wear a Personal Flotation Device (PFD) during transfers.
- 7. Apply Stop Work Authority to halt unsafe operations.
- 8. Safely use the collapsible Billy Pugh basket for transfers.
- 9. Understand the operation of the rigid Billy Pugh basket.
- 10. Operate the Transfer FROG system safely.
- 11. Board the gangway efficiently by timing with wave patterns.
- 12. Boarding gangway by wave timings
- 13.Recognize the advantages of motion-compensated gangways for smoother transfers.
Requirements
- Minimum Age: 18 years.
- Basic Offshore Safety Training: Prior basic safety certifications may be required.
- Physical Fitness: Good physical health for practical training.
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Required during practical sessions.
- Language Proficiency: Basic understanding of English for instructions.
FAQs
- 1. What is the Offshore Personnel Transfer Safety (OPTS) course?
The OPTS course trains offshore personnel in safe transfer techniques between boats and offshore installations, including swing ropes, personnel baskets, FROG systems and gangways. - 2. Who should take the Offshore Personnel Transfer Safety course?
The course is suitable for offshore personnel who regularly travel by boat to offshore platforms, rigs and other marine installations where personnel transfer operations are carried out. - 3. What transfer methods are covered in the OPTS course?
Training covers swing rope transfers, Billy Pugh personnel baskets, FROG transfer systems and hydraulic or motion-compensated gangways. - 4. Is the OPTS course practical or classroom-based?
OPTS combines safety theory with practical exercises, including hands-on training with a Billy Pugh basket and swing rope transfer techniques. - 5. How long is the Offshore Personnel Transfer Safety course?
The OPTS course is an 8-hour training programme designed to provide focused instruction and practical experience in offshore personnel transfer safety. - 6. What are the eligibility requirements for the OPTS course?
Candidates should generally be at least 18 years old, physically fit for practical activities and able to understand basic English safety instructions. PPE is required during practical training. - 7. What will I learn in an Offshore Personnel Transfer Safety course?
You will learn safe transfer positioning, swing-rope handling, wave timing, basket positioning, PFD use, Stop Work Authority, and the safe use of different personnel-transfer systems. - 8. Is Offshore Personnel Transfer Safety training useful for offshore oil and gas jobs?
Yes. OPTS training develops practical skills for personnel who transfer between vessels and offshore installations, particularly in offshore oil and gas and other marine operations. - 9. Is the Offshore Personnel Transfer Safety course suitable for international candidates?
Yes. International candidates can undertake the training when the course schedule and practical training arrangements are suitable for their requirements. - 10. Which standards does the Offshore Personnel Transfer Safety course follow?
The course is conducted for the offshore oil and gas industry in accordance with IMCA SEL 025 and IMCA M 202, covering recognised good practices for personnel transfer operations.
Curriculum for this course
13 Lessons
08:00:00 Hours
Firmly Grasping the Rope with Both Hands During Swing
1 Lessons
00:00:00 Hours
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Module 1
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Focusing on the Swing and Tasks at Hand
1 Lessons
00:00:00 Hours
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Module 2
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Swing Rope – Size and Knot Positions
1 Lessons
00:00:00 Hours
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Module 3
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Timing for Waves During Jump
1 Lessons
00:00:00 Hours
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Module 4
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Positioning the Body Correctly on the Basket (In Open Slots Facing Inward)
1 Lessons
00:00:00 Hours
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Module 5
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Always Wearing a PFD During Transfers
1 Lessons
00:00:00 Hours
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Module 6
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Stop Work Authority
1 Lessons
00:00:00 Hours
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Module 7
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Collapsible Billy Pugh Basket
1 Lessons
00:00:00 Hours
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Module 8
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Rigid Billy Pugh Basket
1 Lessons
00:00:00 Hours
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Module 9
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Transfer FROG
1 Lessons
00:00:00 Hours
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Module 10
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Practical on Billy Pugh & Swing Rope
1 Lessons
00:00:00 Hours
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Module 11
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Boarding Gangway by Wave Timings
1 Lessons
00:00:00 Hours
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Module 12
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Advantage of Motion Compensated Gangway
1 Lessons
00:00:00 Hours
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Module 13
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