Offshore Oil Rigs and Platforms

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it exploded because of a miscommunication under water in the drill :D

The company man on an offshore drilling rig has the responsibility to supervise the execution of the approved drilling program, including all revisions made by drilling engineers. He is the top representative of the oil company which has hired or contracted other companies to drill the well.

In the case of the BP oil spill, BP contracted Transocean for the rig and drilling of the well. BP contracted Halliburton to cement in the well. Each of these contractor companies keep the company man informed of what they are doing, and if they have problems, the company man must be informed and has final approval authority.

In BP's case, and generally in most drilling operations, there is a morning meeting between the rig and the land based office, where the days activities are discussed.

In BP's case, if the company man asks one of the contracting companies to do something not agreed upon or considered unsafe, the contracting company can refuse.

The company man has many administrative activities, including compliance to all legal and safety regulations. In this regard, he works very closely with the Offshore Installation Manager, who is the drilling contractor's top manager.

Finally, there are two company men onboard an offshore rig at all times, one for the day shift and one for the evening shift.

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The catwalk is connected to the rig floor and is used to ease the movement of equipment between the rig floor and pipe deck.

In bunk beds in a two men per room type cabin with washbasin and tv ,some space for personal belongings

Approximately 8000 internationally.

Oil rigs use a drill to penetrate the seabed and reach the oil reservoir beneath it. The oil is then pumped up the drill string to the surface where it can be collected and transported. Additionally, some oil rigs have pipelines that connect to oil storage facilities on land for further processing and distribution.

The number of people working on a drilling rig can vary depending on the type and size of the rig, but typically ranges from 50 to 100 personnel. This includes roles such as drillers, rig hands, engineers, and safety personnel, among others. Offshore rigs may have more specialized staff due to the complex operations and safety requirements. Additionally, the staffing levels may fluctuate based on the phase of drilling operations.

Usual cause of failure in diamond core bit drilling is not following the guidelines specially indicated for the tool. It usually used the tool exceed to the preferred used of the tools so the result is breaking the material of the tool itself.

An offshore oil rig typically consists of several key parts, including the drilling platform, which houses the drilling equipment; the derrick, which supports the drilling apparatus; and the drilling mud system, used to remove cuttings and stabilize the borehole. Additionally, there are living quarters for crew accommodations, a helideck for transportation, and storage facilities for equipment and supplies. Support systems such as the power generation and safety equipment are also crucial for the rig's operation.

Oil rigs drill into the ground to find oil. They then pump the oil out of the ground to ready it for delivery to places that will refine it. They can be on land or in the ocean.

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It is actually a hole in the ground, not a part of the rig.

because the nation wide has a clear majority of norwegains against oil drilling

Workers on oil rigs typically operate on a rotational schedule, often working 12-hour shifts for periods ranging from two to four weeks, followed by equal time off. This means they can be away from home for extended periods, sometimes up to a month or more, depending on the rig's location and company policies. The demanding nature of the job requires adaptability and resilience, given the challenging working conditions.

In the UAE, Dubai, Sharjah The Emirates, the upper age limit is 45!

Saudi Arabia is restricting newhires to a age of 55?

Algeria age limit in the oilfield is 60?

i think its used to attract whales, so that they can hunt them.

Steel mixed with the element Manganese to give a very hard, strong steel alloy.

Most likely used for machinery.

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It is believed that the Hibernia is the world's largest rig or offshore platform. It is located on the Jeanne D'Arc basin in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Newfoundland, Canada.

Oil platforms are built through a multi-step process that begins with design and engineering, ensuring they can withstand harsh marine environments. Construction typically takes place in specialized shipyards, where sections of the platform, such as the hull and living quarters, are fabricated and assembled. Once completed, the platform is towed or floated to its designated location and anchored to the seabed. Finally, it undergoes installation of drilling equipment and safety systems before becoming operational.