This document discusses life and work on offshore drilling rigs. It provides details about typical rig structures like derricks, drill floors, and accommodation blocks. It explains that workers spend 28 days on for work followed by 28 days off. Life offshore is described as challenging but rewarding for those seeking an adventurous career. Safety training is required covering survival, firefighting, and medical response. Workers live in cabin-style accommodations and are provided meals and recreation activities during shifts. Medical care is available 24/7 to treat work injuries and illnesses that may occur.

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3. FUEL : Consumption & Resource
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4. MAJOR OIL CONTRACTOR
COMPANIES
NOC
SERVICE / SUBCONTRACT
COMPANIES
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5. These Companies DRILL Offshore
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6. What do they Drill for !
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7. Famous Offshore Quotes:
Life offshore is not for everyone, but for those who are looking for a challenging career it’s an
incredible life style.
Normal work schedule is 28 day on the rig and 28 days off.
Offshore rigs are second homes and colleagues are like second family
Famous Offshore Jargons:
 Topside : Portion of rig above sea level
 Moon Pool : Opening in middle of rig for drilling
 Dog House : Console room where the driller operates from
 Cat Walk : Walk way between accommodation and Drilling area
 V Door : The upside down V-shaped opening in one side of the derrick that enables long
pipes and tools to be lifted into the interior of the derrick.
 Hollywood Boulevard : Deck between Main deck and Drill floor.
 Monkey Island : Deck above navigation bridge, sunbathing deck.
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11. Location of Offshore Drilling Rig
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Sea Level
Sea Bed
Water Depth
Drilling Depth

12. Typical Rig
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Jack Up Legs
Derrick Structure
Heli deck
Accommodation
Block
Drill Floor
Crane

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Heli deck
Accommodation Block
Derrick Structure
Drill Floor
Crane

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Derrick Structure
Heli deck
Drill Floor
Crane
Accommodation Block

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Production Platform Jack Up Rig Semi Submersible Rig Drill Ship Ultra Deep Semi Submersible Rig
Shallow Water Deep / Ultra Deep Water
Subsea level
Shore Based Refinery

19. OIL & GAS : The Process Flow
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20. Offshore Travel : Adventure !
• Typically travel to and from the rig is by helicopter, but under
certain circumstances may be by boat.
• Helicopters are as much a part of offshore workers’ lives as
cars are to a person onshore.
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21. Mandatory Training Requirements
• In the oil industry, anyone wishing to travel by helicopter and
work offshore must first take a water survival training.
- HUET
- FPFF
- PST / PSSR
- MFA
• These trainings are regularly updated
• Also a Valid Pre employment / Periodic medical examination fitness certificate is required by all
employees.
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or BOSIET [ Basic Offshore Safety Induction & Emergency Training ]

22. Offshore Induction & Orientation
• On arrival offshore facility all crew members have to undergo a brief offshore
induction & orientation program presented by the Safety officer and Doctor
onboard.
• This consists of Health, Safety policies & procedures, Emergency response
procedures, Environmental responsibilities, Hierarchy of Management.
(immediate supervisor)
• Every one is assigned a Emergency muster point with lifeboat
• Nearest escape routes to these points are acquainted.
• Company specific work systems Protocols, and SOPs.
• All crew travelling for first time offshore are assigned a buddy and enrolled in a OJT
program till they are well familiarized with their work & life offshore.
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Hierarchy Of Command ~ Offshore
Physician
QHSE & Admin
Support

24. Emergency & Medical Care
• A well maintained Clinic with trained Physician on call 24hrs and medical
equipments to stabilize and manage all emergencies onboard as per
Medical protocols & follow MERP.
• Doctor is responsible to take care general health of the crew, provide
referral, emergency first aid care in case of emergency, health talk,
stretcher team trainings, vaccinations, OH programs.
• All offshore crew are trained to handle emergencies via regular drills.
• Emergency drills are conducted every week.
(Medical emergency, Man over board, Fire & Explosions, Abandon ship,
Environmental events, Natural disasters, Gas leaks.
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Offshore
MT
Physician / Medic
ONSHORE
MEDICAL
TEAM
INSTALLATION
MANAGER
Rig
Management

26. Medical Sickness / Injury
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MedicalSickness:
Systemic Illness
Respiratory
Cardiac
Renal
Dermatology
ENT
Ophthalmology
Psychiatric illness
Surgical
Orthopedic
Gynaecology
Neurology
Endocrinology
AccidentalInjuries:
Occupational Diseases
Physical
Chemical
Radiation
Biological
Ergonomics
Eg: NHL, HAVS,
Radiation, Heat, Stress,
Fractures
CLWs
Burns (Chemical / Physical / Electrical)
Poly trauma
* A RTW fitness
certificate is required for
worker to return to job.
OSHA/IADC
Regulations to classify
a work related
illness/injury.
Case Classification:
1. First Aid [FAC]
2. Medical Treatment [MTC]
3. Serious Injury case [SIC]
4. Fatality [FAT]
5. Restricted Work Case [RWC]

27. SH : associated with poorly guarded or dangerous equipment and machinery
HH: often, latency between exposure and disease
SH : result in broken bones, cuts, bruises, sprains, loss of limbs, etc. the harm results in some kind of injury to the worker
HH : exposure to dangerous substances or conditions, such as chemicals, gases, dusts, noise etc.
SH : Working conditions where harm to the workers is of an immediate and violent nature
HH : working conditions which result in an illness
WORK PLACE HAZARDS

28. WORK
RELATED
DISEASE
GENETIC
HAZARD
EXPOSURE
LIMIT
HAZARD
EXPOSURE
TIME
HAZARD
EXPOSURE
DURATION
HAZARD
EXPOSURE
MAGNITUDE
PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES
MEDICAL
HISTORY
GENDER
RACE
AGE
LIFE STYLE

29. Accommodation Facilities
• Cabins assigned are just like the very nice ones found on cruise ships
which may be single / twin sharing depending on ranks and availability.
• Individual bunks with comfortable mattresses for sleeping closets, large
bathroom and shower, satellite television, DVD player and a phone for
internal and external calls.
• Rooms are cleaned and beds made daily by the house keeping staff.
• There is a 24hrs laundry service to clean work clothes of crew.
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30. Clothing's & PPE
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31. Work Shifts & Breaks
• A typical work day consists of a 12 hour shift
which starts with a daily safety pre tour meeting to discuss the activities of
the day.
• During the work day you will be allowed time for a
meal and 2 coffee/tea breaks.
• Smoking, although allowed on the rig, is restricted to
designated areas only.
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32. Hunger Corner : Galley
• While onboard there is a 24 hrs Mess room with meals are provided at
6am, 11am, 6pm and 11pm. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Supper)
• All meals consist of multi cultural cuisines and wide variety of healthy
menu choices available round the clock.
• Menus vary for vegetarian or non vegetarian from Indian / Continental /
Chinese etc… also from American Burger to very own Vada Pav 
• Have a weekly open air BBQ Lunch…
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33. Recreation Facilities Onboard
• Common recreation areas which have a big screen Television
with satellite channels, PS3, WII & X-Box ….
• Gaming zones consisting of Table Tennis, Snooker-Pool, Carrom, Chess …
• Gymnasiums / Work-out facilities with high end equipments.
• Communications from offshore have improved over the years, Access to
the internet and personal e-mail is available along with regular telephones
to call home.
• Aim is to promote work life balance.
• Sounds like FUN isn’t it ????
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Every thing is not always FUN

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