Marine and Supply Base Operations for Offshore Support

This oil and gas training course is designed to provide shore-based staff who are new to the off-shore support environment with a broad understanding of:

• The operation, handling and characteristics of supply boats, tugs and similar vessels.
• Supply vessel load planning, cargo handling and loading bulk and deck cargo.
• The role and management of the supply base in support of offshore exploration and production operations.
• Health, Safety and Environmental issues, including regulatory frameworks impacting on safe and effective marine transport and supply base operations.

NOTE: this course is NOT suitable for experienced seafarers, nor is it intended for staff employed in marine export terminals or tanker operations.

Objectives: By the end of the course, participants will:

• Understand the role, characteristics, operational and environmental considerations of marine transport and oil and gas supply base operations activities.
• Be aware of the need for safe handling, loading, stowage and offloading of different cargoes.
• Be able to initiate appropriate, prompt and informed action in the event of emergencies.
• Be able to identify opportunities for improvements in marine and supply base operations and in safety.
• Be able to demonstrate an understanding of ship handling and operations.
• Understand ship and container construction.
• Be familiar with generic HSE and environmental operating norms as well as with the particular regimes they may operate in.
• Understand the operation of International Trade.