COURSE OVERVIEW:

Offshore Access and Boat Landing Safety is a technical safety course focused on the critical interface between support vessels and offshore installations. This course examines the physical hazards associated with transferring personnel and equipment across a dynamic marine boundary. It provides a detailed analysis of the engineering of boat landings, fender systems, and ladder structures, focusing on their structural integrity and the impact of vessel berthing forces.

The scope of this training involves a comprehensive look at various access methodologies, including swing ropes, "Walk-to-Work" (W2W) motion-compensated gangways, and traditional ladder climbing. Participants will explore the technical limitations imposed by sea state, swell height, and tidal range, learning how to determine safe operational "Go/No-Go" windows. The program emphasizes the role of the "Transfer Supervisor" and the coordination required between the vessel bridge and the platform deck.

Coverage includes the inspection and maintenance of landing structures, the technical specifications of PPE such as self-inflating lifejackets, and the regulatory requirements of IMCA and coastal states. The course addresses the emergency response procedures for man-overboard (MOB) recovery and the management of injuries sustained during the transfer process. By focusing on mechanical reliability and operational discipline, this course equips offshore personnel with the expertise needed to conduct zero-incident access operations.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

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

1. Identify the primary types of boat landings and access systems.
2. Analyze sea state and swell data to determine safe access limits.
3. Inspect boat landing structures and ladders for corrosion and damage.
4. Execute safe "Swing Rope" transfer techniques in varied conditions.
5. Manage the operation of motion-compensated "Walk-to-Work" gangways.
6. Coordinate communications between the vessel Master and the Platform PIC.
7. Conduct pre-transfer safety briefings and "Toolbox Talks."
8. Identify and mitigate crushing hazards during the vessel-platform interface.
9. Utilize specialized PPE and fall protection equipment correctly.
10. Oversee the safe transfer of light tools and equipment via basket or winch.
11. Implement "Stop Work Authority" when transfer conditions become unsafe.
12. Lead the emergency response and recovery for a man-overboard incident.
13. Audit boat landing safety protocols for compliance with industry standards.

TARGET AUDIENCE:  

Offshore Crew Members, Deck Supervisors, HSE Officers, Vessel Masters, and Maintenance Technicians.

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.