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Course overview
The Rig Mover course by Elite Offshore Pvt Ltd is a specialized 2-day offshore training program designed for personnel involved in rig moving operations in the oil and gas industry. Rig moves are complex and high-risk activities that require proper planning, coordination, and strict adherence to safety procedures.
This course provides a clear understanding of the rig move process, including mobilization, demobilization, lifting operations, and equipment handling. Participants will learn how to identify potential hazards, follow safe work practices, and support efficient rig movement in offshore environments.
Aligned with publicly available offshore safety guidelines, the training focuses on improving safety awareness, communication, and teamwork during rig-moving activities. It is suitable for riggers, crane operators, supervisors, and offshore crew who play a role in offshore logistics and rig relocation operations.
What will I learn?
- 1. Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) requirements for MOU rig move operations
- 2. Overview of Mobile Offshore Units (MOU): Semi-submersible, Jack-up, Barge, and FPSO
- 3. Understanding departure and arrival locations in rig moving operations
- 4. Onshore planning, risk assessment, and safety procedures
- 5. Pre-move planning, inspection, and checklist procedures
- 6. Jacking operations, navigation, and positioning techniques
- 7. Ballasting, stability control, and manoeuvring practices
- 8. Towing operations, tow bridle setup, hawser connection, and anchor handling
- 9. Tug operations and tow handling techniques
- 10. Communication and coordination during offshore rig moves
- 11. Bridge teamwork and operational cooperation
- 12. Anchor pattern planning and basic calculations
- 13. Weather conditions and environmental factors affecting rig movement
Requirements
- Offshore Installation Managers (OIM) and Barge Masters
- Marine Pilots and Masters
- Rig Managers and offshore supervisors involved in rig operations
- Riggers, crane operators, and personnel involved in lifting operations
- Offshore professionals looking to enhance their knowledge of rig moving operations in the oil & gas industry
- Who wish to expand their knowledge in rig moving operations and offshore safety practices.
FAQs
- Q1. What is a Rig Mover course?
The Rig Mover course provides specialized training in planning, coordinating and safely executing offshore rig-move operations, including towing, jacking, positioning and manoeuvring. - Q2. Who should take the Rig Mover course?
The course is suitable for OIMs, Barge Masters, Marine Masters and Pilots, rig managers, offshore supervisors, riggers, crane operators and other personnel involved in rig-moving operations. - Q3. What does Rig Mover training cover?
The training covers HSE requirements, pre-move planning, risk assessment, towing, tug and tow handling, anchor handling, ballasting, stability, jacking, navigation, bridge teamwork and communication. - Q4. How long is the Rig Mover course?
Elite Offshore’s Rig Mover course is a 24-hour program delivered over 2 days, covering the key technical and operational aspects of offshore rig moves. - Q5. What types of offshore units are covered in Rig Mover training?
The course covers major Mobile Offshore Unit (MOU) types, including jack-up rigs, semi-submersibles, barges and FPSOs, along with their rig-moving considerations. - Q6. What are the main operations involved in a rig move?
Rig moves can involve pre-move planning, towing, anchor handling, jacking, ballasting, positioning, manoeuvring, tug operations and coordination between the vessel, rig and shore teams. - Q7. Does the Rig Mover course cover towing and anchor handling?
Yes. The course includes towing operations, tow bridle and hawser connections, anchor handling, tug operations and practical tow-handling techniques used during offshore rig moves. - Q8. Is stability and ballasting covered in Rig Mover training?
Yes. Participants learn the fundamentals of ballasting, stability and manoeuvring, including how these factors affect the safe movement and positioning of offshore units. - Q9. Is the Rig Mover course useful for offshore oil and gas professionals?
Yes. It is designed for professionals who participate in offshore rig relocation and marine operations and want to strengthen their knowledge of rig-move planning, safety, coordination and operational procedures. - Q10. Can I take the Rig Mover course online?
Yes. Elite Offshore offers the Rig Mover course in online as well as offline formats, allowing candidates all over globally, including offshore and marine professionals, to choose the learning mode that suits their requirements.
Curriculum for this course
13 Lessons
24:00:00 Hours
Module 1
1 Lessons
00:00:00 Hours
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Health, Safety, and Environmental Requirements
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Module 2
1 Lessons
00:00:00 Hours
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Anchor Pattern Calculations
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Module 3
1 Lessons
00:00:00 Hours
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Cooperation on the Bridge
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Module 4
1 Lessons
00:00:00 Hours
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Communication and Coordination
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Module 5
1 Lessons
00:00:00 Hours
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Various Tug and Tow Handling Techniques
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Module 6
1 Lessons
00:00:00 Hours
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Towing, Tow Bridle, Hawser Link, and Anchor Handling
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Module 7
1 Lessons
00:00:00 Hours
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Ballasting, Stability, and Manoeuvring
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Module 8
1 Lessons
00:00:00 Hours
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Jacking Up, Navigation, and Positioning
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Module 9
1 Lessons
00:00:00 Hours
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Pre-move Planning and Inspection
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Onshore Planning and Risk Assessment
1 Lessons
00:00:00 Hours
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Onshore Planning and Risk Assessment
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Departure and Arrival Locations
1 Lessons
00:00:00 Hours
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Departure and Arrival Locations
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Description of MOU Unit Types
1 Lessons
00:00:00 Hours
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Description of MOU and Unit Types
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Weather and Environmental Factors
1 Lessons
00:00:00 Hours
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Weather and Environmental Factors
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