COURSE OVERVIEW:

Advanced Offshore Safety (AOS) is a specialized program designed for personnel operating in the high-risk environments of offshore oil and gas platforms, rigs, and support vessels. This course provides a comprehensive exploration of the advanced safety protocols required to manage complex hazards unique to the offshore sector, such as high-pressure processing, extreme weather conditions, and remote locations. Participants will examine the integration of technical safety systems with organizational human factors to prevent major accident hazards.

The scope of this training involves a deep dive into risk assessment methodologies, safety case implementation, and the management of major emergencies. Attendees will learn to navigate the regulatory frameworks governing offshore safety, including international standards for structural integrity and life-saving appliances. The course emphasizes the "Barrier Management" concept, focusing on the maintenance and verification of safety-critical elements (SCEs) to ensure that the multiple layers of protection remain functional throughout the asset lifecycle.

Coverage includes advanced emergency response coordination, helideck safety, and the hazards associated with subsea operations and diving support. Participants will examine incident investigation techniques tailored for the offshore environment and the psychological aspects of safety leadership in remote teams. By focusing on both personal and process safety, this course equips offshore professionals with the expertise to lead a proactive safety culture and ensure the resilience of offshore operations.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

After completion of this course, the participants will be able to:

1. Identify and mitigate Major Accident Hazards (MAH) in offshore environments.
2. Implement robust Barrier Management and Safety Case regimes.
3. Manage Safety-Critical Elements (SCEs) and their performance standards.
4. Lead advanced Risk Assessments (HAZOP, LOPA, Bow-Tie) for offshore tasks.
5. Coordinate complex emergency responses and offshore evacuation procedures.
6. Oversee safe helideck operations and passenger transfer protocols.
7. Manage the hazards associated with high-pressure and high-temperature (HPHT) wells.
8. Execute safe work controls for diving and ROV support operations.
9. Conduct advanced Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for offshore safety incidents.
10. Foster a high-reliability safety culture within remote offshore teams.
11. Implement structural integrity monitoring for aging offshore assets.
12. Manage occupational health risks including noise, heat, and confined spaces.
13. Lead Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR) for offshore modifications.

TARGET AUDIENCE:  

Offshore Installation Managers (OIMs), Safety Officers, Rig Managers, Production Supervisors, and Offshore Engineers.

TRAINING COURSE METHODOLOGY:

A highly interactive combination of lectures, discussion sessions, and case studies will be employed to maximise the transfer of information, knowledge, and experience. The course will be intensive, practical, and highly interactive. The sessions will start by raising the most relevant questions and motivating everybody to find the right answers. The attendants will also be encouraged to raise more of their questions and to share in developing the right answers using their analysis and experience. There will also be some indoor experiential activities to enhance the learning experience. Course material will be provided in PowerPoint, with necessary animations, learning videos, and general discussions.

The course participants shall be evaluated before, during, and at the end of the course.

COURSE CERTIFICATE:

National Consultant Centre for Training LLC (NCC) will issue an Attendance Certificate to all participants completing a minimum of 80% of the total attendance time requirement.