COURSE OVERVIEW:

Offshore Structure Platform Design (Overview) is a foundational program that introduces the multidisciplinary principles required to conceive and develop marine facilities. This course examines the evolution of offshore architecture, from simple wooden piers to ultra-deepwater floating production systems. It provides a technical framework for selecting the appropriate platform type based on water depth, environmental conditions, and reservoir characteristics.

The scope of this training involves the fundamental analysis of fixed structures, such as steel jackets and gravity-based systems (GBS), alongside compliant and floating options like Jack-ups, TLPs, SPARs, and FPSOs. Participants will explore the basic components of a platform, including the substructure, topsides, and subsea interfaces. The program emphasizes the "Design Spiral" process, where functional requirements, safety, and economic factors are balanced to achieve an optimized structural solution.

Coverage includes the primary design codes (API, ISO, AISC), the materials used in offshore construction, and the high-level considerations for transportation and installation. The course addresses the importance of "In-Service" considerations, such as corrosion protection and inspection access, as well as the conceptual planning for eventual decommissioning. By providing a broad technical perspective, this course equips professionals with the expertise needed to understand the lifecycle of an offshore platform from concept to removal.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

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

1. Identify the primary types of offshore platforms and their application depths.
2. Define the core components: Substructure, Topsides, and Facilities.
3. Explain the "Design Lifecycle" of an offshore platform.
4. Differentiate between "Fixed" and "Floating" structural philosophies.
5. Identify the major design codes and standards used in the offshore industry.
6. Explain the impact of MetOcean conditions on platform configuration.
7. Outline the fundamental principles of offshore material selection.
8. Identify the key steps in the transportation and installation (T and I) process.
9. Describe the function of the "Splash Zone" and corrosion protection systems.
10. Define the high-level safety and fire protection requirements for topsides.
11. Explain the role of Geotechnical data in foundation design.
12. Identify the primary considerations for platform decommissioning and removal.
13. Lead conceptual discussions regarding the selection of offshore platform types.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

Junior Structural Engineers, Project Staff, Non-Technical Managers, and Procurement Personnel entering the offshore sector.

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.