COURSE OVERVIEW:

Structural Integrity Management for Offshore Structures is a specialized engineering program designed to ensure the long-term safety and functionality of offshore assets. This course examines the systematic process of "SIM" (Structural Integrity Management), focusing on Fixed Platforms, Jack-ups, and Floating Production Units. It provides a technical framework for managing the effects of environmental loading, fatigue, and corrosion throughout the asset lifecycle.

The scope of this training involves the mastery of "Risk-Based Inspection" (RBI) strategies and the evaluation of structural "health" through data analysis. Participants will explore the mechanics of "Fracture Mechanics," the management of "Cathodic Protection" (CP) systems, and the technicalities of underwater structural repairs. The program emphasizes the role of the "Integrity Engineer" in balancing operational availability with the requirement for rigorous structural assessment.

Coverage includes the analysis of "Extreme Wave" loading, "Seismic" events, and the implementation of "Life Extension" studies for aging platforms. The course addresses the nuances of "Non-Destructive Testing" (NDT) in subsea environments and the regulatory requirements of offshore safety cases. By focusing on engineering excellence and proactive monitoring, this course equips offshore professionals with the expertise needed to prevent catastrophic structural failures and optimize maintenance spending.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

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

1. Explain the four pillars of Structural Integrity Management (SIM).
2. Identify the primary "Failure Modes" of offshore steel and concrete structures.
3. Manage "Corrosion" through Cathodic Protection and coating systems.
4. Execute "Risk-Based Inspection" (RBI) plans for subsea elements.
5. Analyze the impact of "Fatigue" and "Fracture" on structural life.
6. Evaluate the effects of "Marine Growth" on wave loading calculations.
7. Conduct "Damage Assessments" after ship collisions or extreme storms.
8. Utilize "Non-Destructive Testing" (NDT) techniques like MPI and ACFM.
9. Execute "Structural Repairs" using wet welding or mechanical clamps.
10. Manage "Life Extension" programs for platforms exceeding design life.
11. Implement "Structural Health Monitoring" (SHM) using digital sensors.
12. Audit the "Integrity Database" for compliance and data quality.
13. Lead the "Structural Integrity" team in decommissioning planning.

TARGET AUDIENCE:  

Structural Engineers, Integrity Managers, Offshore Supervisors, Maintenance Leads, and Marine Surveyors.

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.