Seminars On Rig Moves Organized By Marine Design International

Marine Design International has just put together a two-day seminar for offshore drilling contractor rig move personnel. These seminars will include the following:

• Review all aspects of the rig move in accordance with the proper interpretation of the builders operating manual.

• The importance of weather forecast to the drilling rig in transit and on location.

• Location surveys and their influence on the jackup rig.

• Towing equipment and towboat inspections.

• Vessel loading in accordance with the rules and regulations set down by the regulatory bodies.

• The importance of the insurance man onboard while making a move.

• Going on and coming of location with various types of drilling vessels, i.e., jackups, submersibles, semisubmersibles, drillships and tenders.

• Mooring and its importance to the drilling program.

• Responsibilities of the vessel owners and their personnel in case of vessel damage or disaster.

An example of an offshore rig move of each type of vessel will be available to the attendees to retain as a guide for reference as to the different calculations and information necessary to maintain the proper vessel hydrodynamics during moves and drilling programs.

Details on seminar schedules can be obtained from Franklin K. Steinhauser, Marine Design International, 21422 Park Green Drive, Katy, Texas 77450; (713) 492-2324.