The aim of this course is to assist the offshore industry in achieving consistent safe management of marine operations within the 500-metrezone. This complex and wide-ranging process involves activities at various stages from initial vessel selection, marine assurance, arrival at and operations within the installation safety zones to control of contingencies and return to work.
Course content
LO1: Explain the legal obligations of the duty holder to provide adequately trained personnel who have a suitable level of marine understanding.
LO2: Describe Duty Holder procedures, policies and other requirements for managing an installation’s 500 metre zone.
LO3: Explain industry guidance for vessel operations within the 500-metre zone.
LO4: Describe the different vessel types and their associated dimensions.
LO5: Explain the consequences of the increased kinetic energy of vessels versus installation impact resistance.
LO6: Explain the power management, vessel control and propulsion systems of vessels.
LO7: Describe the various methods vessels use to hold vessel position and their limitations.
LO8: Explain the effect that environmental conditions can have on vessel station keeping and vessel orientation.
LO9: Describe the different marine operations that can be carried out within the 500-metre zone.
LO10: Describe the potential consequences of contact between vessel and installation.
LO11: Describe the visible signs that indicate a vessel may be experiencing difficulties maintaining position.
LO12: Explain methods to assess vessel speed and heading within the 500-metre zone.
LO13: Explain emergency response protocols involving marine assets.
Exam
This course is approved by Marine Safety Forum (MSF). The assessment is taken during the course and is within the expected duration.
