Barge Supervisor: eOJT Assessor's Guide

Barge Supervisor
eOJT Assessor’s Guide

Training Procedures
Section 1
Training Procedures
Barge Supervisor OJT Module
Training Procedures Sheet
Objectives
Upon completion of this module, the participant should be able to:
1. demonstrate a clear understanding of the role and responsibilities of Transocean barge supervisors, and
2. perform barge supervisor tasks safely and competently.
Training Procedure
Completing the barge supervisor module should take about fifteen working weeks, depending on the effort put in.
The mandatory task list is the basic tool for recording progress, and each item on the list shall be completed before participants
can receive a module certificate. The task list evaluation guide in this assessor’s guide is to help you assess the competence
of the participants. Some flexibility is permitted, but you must be thoroughly satisfied that the level of skill and knowledge
demonstrated by each participant is consistent with the objectives of this OJT module. Only when you believe that a participant
has truly achieved the required skill level and knowledge required by each task, should you sign off on it.
The suppporting self-study DVD-ROMs, CD-ROMs, books and workbook questions helps participants understand the tasks.
The use of these tools is voluntary. Many training participants will find the tools very helpful in providing fundamental knowledge.
You can customize the task list according to the requirements of your particular rig. A blank section is provided for you to add
additional tasks you feel are important and want participants to perform. You cannot, however, delete tasks, except where they
do not apply to your rig.
When the participant completes the task list requirements to your satisfaction, and has successfully completed the computer-
generated final test, complete and sign a completion notification form (CNF). Also, ensure that the participant fills in the
employee comments section. Then, forward the completed and signed CNF to the regional training center. After receiving the
CNF, the training center will complete the participant in the Training Management System. The RSTC will then be able to print
a module certificate from the Training Management System. Keep the completed task list on file at each participant’s assigned
location. The training file shall be transferred when the participant is transferred.
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Task List Evaluation Guide
Section 2
Task List Evaluation Guide
Barge Supervisor Task List Evaluation Guide
1. Describe how the OJT system works and the supervisor’s role in it.
Ask participants to explain the OJT system and how it works.

The OJT task list is the core of the training system and reference tools are provided to support the hands-on-training if
needed.
Supervisors play a key role implementing the training. Supervisors are, as part of their ongoing duties, expected to
continue providing guidance and on-the-job training to crew members. They monitor and track the progress of the
participants with the help of the task list and appraisal guidelines. They are required to teach and instruct the participants.
The OJT competency based system is a self-paced program that trains and measures a participant’s skills and knowledge
required in each job category or function. The OJT system is a tool for self-development and career progression. It is
designed to ensure that the participant is exposed to a majority of the important occurrences relative to the particular job
category or function. It consists of a combination of practical work on the rig and self-study. The mandatory tasks are
supported with optional training tools that consist of books, manuals, interactive CD-ROMs, and films on DVD-ROMs.
Open-book questions are also provided. Instruction and evaluation of the training participants is the responsibility of the
immediate supervisor(s).
Participants must demonstrate competency in each task before the supervisor signs it off as completed. This method of
assessment ensures a demonstrated ability from participants as they gain new knowledge and skills required for the job
function. All tasks must be completed to the supervisor(s) satisfaction before they are eligible to complete a final computer-
generated test.
Ask questions such as: “What are the components of the OJT system and how is it implemented?”
Module booklets, reference books, and reference software are procured in the conventional manner referencing the
order list on the Corporate Training website or EMPAC/TOPS Houston Procurement website. The supervisor gives the
module booklet to the participant who follows the self-paced task list. Besides hands-on learning, training tools are also
used to help the participant gain knowledge on the tasks. Supervisors assess participants as they perform the tasks. The
OJT Modules Assessor’s Guide is provided to guide the supervisors through the assessment process as required. All
tasks must be completed to the supervisor’s satisfaction. Workbook questions also support the tasks. The supervisor
should evaluate the workbook answers. The participant must successfully complete the final computer-generated test
after all other training requirements are completed. The completion notification form (CNF) is completed by the supervisor
and participant and sent to the regional training center for recording in the training database (TMS). A certificate is issued
to the participant. When the participant is transferred to another location, the task list / training records are also transferred.
2. Describe the process of inducting new employees, third party personnel, and visitors.
Ask participants to describe inducting new employees, third-party personnel, and visitors. This induction should include
an orientation briefing for any personnel arriving at the rig site. The rig medic should be informed if prescribed drugs are
being taken. The green-hat policy and buddy or mentor system should be enforced for new employees.
Reference CD-ROM 61.10140.
3. Show how to plan and conduct a weekly safety meeting.
Review the safety meeting plan and observe participant conducting a weekly safety meeting. These actions should
include collecting recent accident analyses and alerts and other meeting material enlisting assistance, and assigning
personnel safety-meeting topics. Participants should make their own contribution by chairing the meeting and discussing
an appropriate safety subject. Participants should show reference in SMS and local requirements and participate in the
THINK process.
Reference HS&E Manual 9.30000.

4. Show how to conduct a morning meeting with department heads.
Observe participants conducting a morning meeting with department heads. They should know the importance of taking
minutes, finalizing an action plan, and getting feedback on the perception of information by participants.
Ask participants what is required to conduct an effective meeting.

An agenda with a clear subject, starting time, informing participants beforehand, a site for the meeting, and aids required.
5. Explain the energy isolation system and lockout/tagout.
Ask participants to explain energy isolation and give examples of equipment requiring isolation as it applies to
the barge supervisor’s work.
Prior to working on any equipment, all energy sources will be isolated and any stored energy will be released. The OIM
will authorize individuals as competent persons for each type of energy isolation. A permit to work is an additional
requirement when an isolation certificate is issued for maintenance or repair of a system or component containing
energy. In some cases, the task is only hazardous because of the energy. When effective isolation is achieved, the task
may no longer be hazardous and, hence, the isolation process controls the risks associated with the energy. The person
performing the work will confirm that the equipment is inoperative by physically trying to operate it. This confirmation is
done to ensure that, prior to working on the equipment, it is rendered safe by releasing trapped energy such as electrical,
mechanical, hydraulic, thermal, or pneumatic, and that the equipment cannot be energized at either local or remote
locations.
The participants should also demonstrate the barge supervisor’s role as responsible person in the PTW system.
Reference HS&E Manual 9.30000 and DVD-ROM 20.0626.
6. Describe processes for ensuring safety critical systems are identified, inspected and maintained fit for purpose.
Participants should explain in detail the Company rules, Port state, Flag state, Class rules and inspections, risk
assessments, internal audits and planned maintenance for safety critical systems. Note that the UK sector’s rig verification
scheme includes all of this.
Participants should explain the definition of terms such as safety critical elements and major accidents. They should also
know the process involved in verifying safety critical elements.
Ask questions such as: “Who verifies the barge related safety critical elements on your rig?”
“How does a verification scheme underpin the safety case?”

It verifies that the structure and equipment cited in the safety case is fit for the purpose and is maintained within acceptable
standards, hence validating the safety case.
7. Explain and show how to use the emergency response plans binderto respond to events such as total power
failure, medical evacuation, severe weather, and pollution control.
Observe participants using emergency response plan documents to reference contingencies for events such as total
power failure, medical evacuation, severe weather, man overboard, helicopter accident, collision at sea, loss of stability,
blowout, jackup punch through, and pollution control. Ask participants how to respond to an epidemic situation on the rig.
The answer should be in accordance with the rig’s medical emergency response plan.
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8. Show how to plan and conduct a fire drill.
Observe participants devising a scenario, planning, and conducting a fire drill. These activities should include the THINK
Planning Process. The drill should follow the guidelines laid out in the HS&E Manual. They should play an active role in
directing emergency actions as the on-scene commander. These actions should include giving and receiving directions,
analyzing situations, and ensuring the deployment of proper equipment.
Participants should describe the barge supervisor’s role in training the emergency response team onboard and detail the
responsibilities and procedures for each crew member as outlined in the station bill and Emergency Response Manual.
Participants should explain the vessel specific report requirements at conclusion of the emergency drill.
Ask a question such as: “How often should the fire drill with a mock injury be held?” Monthly
9. Show how to plan and conduct a rig abandonment drill.
Observe participants conducting a rig abandonment drill. The drill should include risk assessment and the THINK Planning
Process. It may include giving and receiving directions, analyzing situations, checking muster accounting, directing
search parties, and advising the OIM. Participants should detail the responsibilities and procedures outlined in the
station bill and Emergency Response Manual.
Ask questions such as: “After personnel have disembarked from the lifeboats, what test is performed?”
The lifeboats must be lowered 10 to 15 feet below the boarding deck to ensure the lowing mechanism functions properly.
“Who gives the final order to abandon rig?”

OIM or, in his or her absence, the next supervisor below him or her in the chain of command.
10. Show how to plan and conduct a man-overboard drill.
Observe participants devising a scenario, planning, and conducting a man-overboard drill. The drill should include risk
assessment and the THINK Planning Process. They should play an active role in directing emergency actions as the on-
scene commander. They should give and receive directions, contact the standby boat, and ensure the readiness of the
rescue boat and crew. Participants should detail the responsibilities and procedures outlined in the station bill and
Emergency Response Manual.
11. Show how to plan and conduct a lifeboat-launching drill.
Observe participants planning and conducting a lifeboat-launching drill. The drill should include risk assessment and the
THINK Planning Process. They should play an active role in overseeing the proper manning of the boat and davits.
Participants should detail the responsibilities and procedures outlined in the station bill and Emergency Response Manual.
Ask a question such as: “Who gives the order to release the lifeboat from the falls?”
Each lifeboat has an assigned person in command. This person gives the order to release only after he or she has
visually checked to see that the boat is waterborne.
12. Show how to plan and conduct a rescue drill.
Observe participants devising a scenario, planning, and conducting a rescue drill. The drill should include risk assessment
and the THINK Planning Process. They should function as the on-scene commander. As such, they should give and
receive directions, analyze situations, and ensure the deployment of proper equipment and personnel. A rescue drill
should also incorporate first aid and after-care up to the point of medical evacuation. Participants should detail the
responsibilities and procedures outlined in the station bill and Emergency Response Manual.
Ask a question such as: “When should a mannequin be used as a simulated casualty?”
When use of a person creates an unacceptable risk.

13. Show how to plan and conduct an H2S drill.
Observe participants devising a scenario, planning, and conducting an H S drill. The drill should include risk assessment
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and the THINK Planning Process. They should play an active role in exercising crews or departments in H S procedures.
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Participants should detail the responsibilities and procedures outlined in the station bill and Emergency Response Manual.
Ask questions such as: “How often should an H2S drill be held?”
Weekly by each crew when drilling in a known or suspected H S area.
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“What written procedures should be available on each rig with regards to H S?”
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H S contingency plans.
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14. Show how to conduct a helicopter incident drill.
Observe participants planning and conducting a helicopter incident drill that simulates a helicopter fire and a mock injury
following the rig-specific procedures. They should play an active role in exercising crews or departments in helicopter
incident procedures. Participants should detail the responsibilities and procedures outlined in the station bill and Emergency
Response Manual.
Ask a question such as: “Why is it important to start a drill with the equipment and personnel deployed as
though it was a normal helicopter operation?”
To exercise all aspects of the fire fighting or rescue.
15. Show how to use the GRS database.
Observe participants accessing the GRS database, inputting a remedial action, retrieving current and historical data,
and closing out a remedial action.
Ask a question such as: “What are the various sources of remedial actions?”
Remedial actions arise from safety audits, class, flag, and coast-state inspections, START monitoring process, third-
party inspections or audits, and hardware audits.
16. Explain how to conduct an accident investigation and prepare a report.
Ask participants to produce the relevant accident reporting proforma. They should explain the various fields in the
proforma and be instrumental in finding the root causes and in preparing the report, sketches, and drawings. Participants
should explain vessel specific and SMS requirements.
Ask questions such as: “What should happen to an accident report once it is filled in?”
It should be submitted to the rig manager and QHSE department for review, analysis, and preventive actions.
“What is the best way to find out the root cause(s) of an accident?”
Interview all people involved directly and indirectly, examine the facts leading up to the accident, and look for reasons
beyond the ones specific to the incident.
17. Describe the rig’s safety case (if applicable).
Some locations do not require the rig safety case. Where it exists, participants should describe the rig’s safety case. This
should include the structure and purpose of the safety case, and a brief description of the regulations and safety case
issues specific to the rig.
Ask questions such as: “What does the safety case prove?”
That risks have been assessed, removed, or reduced as low as reasonably practicable and that it is safe to conduct
operations.
“What is meant by a living document as related to the safety case?”

The safety case is a continuously evolving document. Any changes in circumstances regarding operations or rig
modifications require a review and possible updating of the safety case.

18. Explain your role in a major emergency involving moving the rig off location.
Ask participants to explain their role in a major emergency involving moving the rig off location. Participants should
explain and simulate how an emergency winch off is achieved. They should tell which direction the rig should be moved
and demonstrate readiness of equipment. They should describe the interactions required between various departments
when securing the well and disconnecting subsea equipment.
Participants describe the emergency winch-off procedures and the various situations that this may be necessary.
Ask a question such as: “In what situations may you be required to winch off?”
Shallow gas blowout, impending collision with another vessel, and an uncontolled release of H S.
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Reference Emergency Response Plan.
19. Explain your role in a major emergency involving the stability of the rig.
Ask participants to explain their role in a major emergency involving the stability of the rig. The explanation should
include a drill that involves situations such as progressive uncontrolled flooding, mock injury, and simulated use of
external assistance. The simulation should include a broken chain of command and participants acting as OIM. Participants
should detail the responsibilities and procedures outlined in the station bill, Emergency Response Manual, and MOM.
Ask questions such as: “What two things would a high angle of trim or heel affect?”
Loss of suction on the ballast pumps and safe launching of lifeboats
“Why should a full muster be called in an emergency involving stability?”

To account for everybody, to get them in a safe area, and to have them ready for immediate evacuation.
“What are the various emergency communication procedures used on your rig?”
Reference Emergency Response Plan.
20. Show how to interpret weather forecasts and explain possible effects on the rig.
Observe participants interpreting a weather forecast from sources available on the rig. They should be able to anticipate
the approach of potential weather patterns that could adversely affect rig operations. They should explain relevant
sections of the MOM such as structural limitations and procedural requirements.
Ask participants to explain the actions to be taken prior to encountering heavy weather.
Check stability status—confirmation of survival VCG and communicate requirements to the OIM. Ensure all watertight
doors and hatches are closed. Prepare a ballasting or deballasting plan. Observe the participant preparing a ballasting
or deballasting plan and simulating the actions following the rig-specific procedures.
Ask a question such as: “Why shouldn’t the waves be allowed to contact the underdeck areas of the rig?”
The wave would get trapped between underdeck framing and structural members may be damaged.
21. Explain and show how to use the communication equipment such as VHF radio, UHF radio, INMARISAT (EGC),
GMDSS, NAVTEX, fax, and e-mail on your rig.
Observe participants using various types of communication equipment such as the VHF radio, UHF radio, KU Band,
INMARISAT (EGC), GMDSS, NAVTEX, fax, and e-mail. They should describe the general protocols and limitations
associated with the equipment. They should also show how to reference vessel radio station publications.
Ask questions such as: “What is the expiration date of the rig’s radio station license?”
“How often is the communication equipment inspected on your rig?”

Annually for MODU code certificate.

22. Explain when and show how to implement radio silence on the rig.
Observe participants following radio silence procedures and checklist. They should follow up by checking on items such
as permits recalled, handheld radios recalled, fixed radios switched off (such as those in cranes and the control room),
welding plants isolated, standby boat informed, and helicopter operations forewarned.
Ask a question such as: “How would you arrange for any incoming calls to be answered?”
The standby boat should be instructed to answer on your behalf.
23. Explain and show how to manage class certification.
Ask participants to explain the reasons for having class certification. They should describe the class structure, surveys
after construction requirements, and the certification process.
They should produce the certificate of class and the most recent survey report. Class - (ABS, DNV, LLOYDS): The
classification society will survey the rig and upon satisfactory results, issue a Certificate of Class. This certificate will
make representation to underwriters, clients, and owners that the rig meets the rules and standards of the Class Society.
The certificate is subject to annual endorsement following inspections.
Ask questions such as: “What happens if a class certificate is suspended?”

The rig will be out of class and as such may be liable to withdrawal of the contract, shutdown by the coast-state, and
invalidation of underwriting or flag certificates.
“When is the due date for your rig’s annual inspection?”

The due date +/- 3 months
“When does the Class certificate expire?” 5-year term
24. Explain and show how to manage flag certification.
Ask participants to explain the MOU code requirements, Safe Manning certification, flag certification structure
and its specific role. They should produce the flag certificates and most recent survey reports.
Flag - (Liberia, Panama): Every rig has a national identity and as such has to conform to that nation’s maritime rules and
regulations. International certificates (MOU, IOPP, Load Line) are issued by the flag state. The flag state will use class
societies as agents to issue and manage these certificates.
Ask questions such as: “Under what flag does your rig operate?”
“Where would you find the current flag rules and regulations?”
RLM-300 binder for Liberian flagged rigs.
“How long are the MOU, IOPP, and Load Line certificates valid for and what are their expiry dates?”
“What do the flag rules and standards pertain to on the rig?”

Compliance with IMO regulations covering requirements such as stability, safety equipment, and pollution prevention as
well as its own flag-state rules. The flag-state rules will cover requirements such as manning, marine licensing, tonnage
measurement, and taxes.
25. Explain and show how to manage coast-state certification.
Ask participants to explain the reasons for having coast-state certification. They should explain Certificate of
Compliance (COC) and the certificate tracking system used onboard to ensure all certificates remain current.
They should describe the coast-state certification requirements and the certification process.
Coast-state - (as per location): The sea area in which the rig operates will be controlled by the coast-state. The coast-
state (country) will apply its own rules and regulations with respect to exploration and development activities in these
waters. The coast-state issues consents to locate and drill. The consent is subject to coast-state acceptance of the
owner’s proof of safe operations (safety case, safety statement). It will also be subject to the coast-state’s recognition of
the class and flag certification.

Ask questions such as: “What will happen if the coast-state certification requirements are not met?”
Consent to locate and drill in the coast-state waters may be withdrawn.
“How does your rig handle coast-state legislation requirements?”

Safety Case, Certificate of Fitness.
26. Explain and show what system is in place to control your rig’s class, flag, and coast-state documentation and
certification.
Ask participants to describe the system that is in place to control the rig’s class, flag, and coast-state documentation and
certification. They should show current certificates and reports, extract survey recommendations or deficiencies, explain
where these are logged, and how they are being acted upon.
Participants should describe the procedure for contacting representatives from Class / Flag. They should also know the
mechanism for satisfying ISM requirement of tracking deficiencies (FOCUS section of GRS).
Ask questions such as: “Where should survey recommendations and deficiencies be centralized?”
In the QHSE database remedial actions tracking or other central collection system.
“Why is it important to have a system of control in place?”

Errors in follow-up actions or misplaced documents may render the certificates void.
27. Explain and show how to prepare for surveys and inspections.
Participants should explain what items would be of particular interest to the class, flag, and coast-state surveyors. They
should explain the survey scheduling for the rig and what should be made ready for surveyor inspection. The explanation
should include review of the last report, remedial actions taken, and the production of pre-survey work scopes. The work
scope may include items such as tank cleaning, sequencing tank access, identification and correction of possible problem
areas, and informing the personnel required to be present during the survey. They should show how to reference GRS,
EMPAC and FOCUS.
Ask questions such as: “Why is it important to know what the survey scope covers?”
So that no additional or nonrelevant areas or items are surveyed.
“Why should the surveyor always be accompanied?”

To ensure their safety, answer any queries, and get good feedback.
“What is the best way to ensure that items will pass survey?”
Ensure that they are included in the PMS system.
Reference DVD-ROMs 20.0334 and 20.0335.
28. Explain your responsibilities regarding marine licensing on the rig.
Participants should explain and show the marine licensing arrangements on their rig. The explanation and demonstration
should include ensuring compliance with minimum manning requirements, signing seamans’ ID books, ensuring all
nautical publications are on board and up to date, receiving and acting on reports, and displaying licenses. They should
know the validity of master mate and other licenses.
Participants should demonstrate how to reference the Internet / Intranet sites for flag state requirements concerning
inspection requirements and license renewal information.
29. Explain and show how to manage lifting gear certification.
Participants should explain and show how to manage lifting gear certification. This explanation and demonstration
should include a description and explanation of the requirements and regulations pertaining to lifting gear certification.
They should link inspection history and certification to equipment using the lifting gear register. Participants should show
and explain the maintained onboard lifting gear register.

Ask questions such as: “What should you insist upon when ordering lifting gear?”
Test certificate.
“What is the HSE policy on nonfactory built lifting gear?”

It shall be load tested to two times the safe working load. This test will be witnessed by the supervisor and recorded in
the lifting gear register.
30. Explain the basic concepts regarding the measurement of stability at large angles of heel and trim.
Ask participants to explain GM and its role in the daily stability measurement. They should use relevant sections of the
vessel’s MOM and Stability Booklet for reference. This explanation should include why GM is valid only for small angles.
Ask participants to explain the concepts regarding measurement of stability at large angles of heel and trim. This exercise
should include an explanation of the static stability curves and the area ratio rule.
Ask questions such as: “At approximately what angle does the GM measurement become invalid?”
10 degrees.
“What is meant by the range of stability?”

The maximum angle to which the rig may be inclined and still return to its original upright condition.
“What may interfere with the range of stability?”

The down-flooding angle, which may come before the maximum angle.
Reference OPL - Stability and Ballast Control book 10.09004 and DVD-ROMs 20.0219 and 20.220.
31. Explain the basic concepts of dynamic stability.
Ask participants to explain the concepts of dynamic stability. Their answer should include an explanation of the difference
between a static stability curve and a dynamic stability curve.
32. Explain how intact and damage stability criteria are applied to rig design.
Ask participants to explain how intact and damage stability criteria are applied to rig design. Their answer should include
the various damage conditions that have been considered in the design of the rig.
Participant should describe relevant sections of MOM, Stability Booklet and any othe vessel specific information relating
to damage stability. They should demonstrate use of “long hand” stabilty calculation form.
Ask a question such as: “Is the damage stability calculated using the same environmental criteria as used for
intact stability?”
No, it uses milder environmental criteria.
33. Explain the definitions and causes of a damaged stability condition.
Participants should explain the difference between damage stability criteria and damaged stability condition. Observe
participants computing stability after a simulated uncontrolled flooding event and extracting VCG and draft(s) after
damage.
Ask a question such as: “Where would you find the permeability of various compartments?” MOM.

34. Show how to calculate the vessel condition, taking into account changes in the variable load; and keep accurate
records of changes to the lightship.
Ask participants to calculate vessel condition while taking into account changes in variable load. They should also show
how to maintain accurate records of changes to the lightship. They should explain specific system in place for tracking
lightship additions and subtractions.
35. Show how to operate ballast, bilge, and ancillary systems from emergency control stations.
Observe participants operating ballast, bilge, and ancillary systems from an emergency control station under simulated
emergency conditions. They should be able to interpret information about what is happening to rig stability and take
appropriate action to keep the rig as stable as possible. They should show the local (manual) operating stations.
36. Explain and show how to prepare the rig for a rig move.
Observe participants conducting pre-rig move checks on the equipment in conjunction with the maintenance and drilling
departments. Actions should include following the pre-rig move checklists and PMS tasks. They should ensure that all
ancillary equipment required for the rig move is ordered in good time. Observe participants checking stability load cases
and discussing requirements with the OIM. They should show specific reporting requirements using programs such as
GRS and EMPAC.
Reference OPL - Barge Moving book 10.09002 and DVD-ROM 20.0801.
37. Explain and show how to prepare a rig-move plan.
Observe participants preparing a rig-move plan. This should include a general description of the mooring pattern (old
location vs. new location), seabed information, a section on responsibilities and chain of command, and special precautions
required to avoid seabed equipment. They should incorporate the sequence of retrieval and running of anchors. This
sequence should detail bearings and distances, chain run outs, catenary information, and anchor-handling vessel
assignment. The plan should also include tow arrangements, course to be taken, way points en route, and pretensioning
and final tensioning values. Ensure participants are aware of ISM Voyage Plan requirements if applicable.
Ask a question such as: “To whom should the rig-move plan be copied?”
OIM, watchstander, ballast control operator, each AHV, and client, and be made available for dissemination to the crew.
Reference OPL - Barge Moving book 10.09002 and DVD-ROM 20.0801.
38. Explain and show how to retrieve and run anchors.
Participants should describe the methods and techniques used to run and retrieve anchors. The description should
include the permanent chain-chaser method as well as the buoy-and-pendant method. They should also describe how
backup anchors are run and retrieved. They should know the typical problems that can arise and the remedial actions
normally taken.
Observe participants using THINK Planning Process for this task, assigning and instructing personnel, and communicating
with anchor-handling vessels (AHVs), crane operator, control room, and rig crew. Participants should play the central
role in coordinating events, operating anchor winches, and monitoring rig movements. Participants should explain the
vessel specific equipment checks.

Ask questions such as: “What may cause the AHV to drag the anchor back towards the rig when using the chain-
chaser method?”
Not enough tension applied to the chain by the rig, pendant and work wire too short for the water depth, or chaser collar
in a bight of chain.
“Why is it important to observe the weather when anchor handling?”

For the safety of personnel on AHVs and for the early warning or contingency planning required by anchor-handling
operations.
It is important to note that competency of the operator must be judged acceptable prior to start of anchor operation.
Reference OPL - Barge Mooring book 10.09001.
39. Show how to test tension anchors and adjust for best possible mooring spread.
Observe participants test tensioning anchors. This test should include cross tensioning in pairs to the required tension
for the required period. They should close by moving the rig onto location and adjusting the mooring spread to the
optimum tensions regarding water depth, run out, and location. Participant should show reference to vessel specific
procedures in documentation such as MOM.
Ask a question such as: “How do the high loads of anchor test tension or operating tension affect stability?”
The applied load is considered to act at the lowest fairlead, which is normally low on the rig and hence at a point that
increases stability.
40. Explain your responsibilities during a tow.
Observe participants coordinating the tow with the towing vessels, plotting positions, and doing the associated chart
work. They should show how to lay down a course, plan safe navigation, and ensure watchkeeping is maintained at all
times. Observe participants making checks relevant to the tow such as anchors secure in the racks, watertight integrity
maintained, and all deck cargo secured. Participants should know the collision regulations (rules of the road).
Ask questions such as: “In restricted visibility, what measures should be taken?”
Sound the appropriate fog signals and reduce to a safe speed, have thrusters ready for immediate maneuver, and post
a radar watch and extra lookouts.
“What precautions should be taken when operating with a long tow wire?”
Tow wire tension and water depth should be monitored to avoid dragging the tow wire on the seabed.
Reference Nautical Rules of the Road book 10.08003, OPL - Barge Moving book 10.09002, and DVD-ROM 20.0801.
41. Explain and show how to operate the rig’s propulsion system.
Observe participants start up, operate, and shut down the thrusters (including the auxiliaries.) Operation should include
changing the azimuth, pitch, and revs to show how they can be used in various circumstances such as storm assist and
tow assist. They should arrange for assignment of power to the thrusters, react to alarms, and take remedial action when
required.
Ask a question such as: “Do the drafts mentioned in the MOM include the thruster depths?” No.

42. Explain and show your role in station keeping.
Ask participants to explain and show their role in station keeping. Observe participants noting riser angles, hole position,
and vessel offset and adjusting mooring spread to bring the rig back in position over the well. They should explain
various station keeping problems that require disconnecting the LMRP. Ask participants to explain how to adjust the
mooring spread in the event of heavy weather. Adjustments should include equalizing tensions on windward lines and
slacking off leeward lines. Use of thrusters should be explained. Participants should inform the OIM of any adjustments
required.
Ask questions such as: “What is the maximum allowable vessel offset for your location?”
“In storm conditions, what is a main concern about the mooring system?”
When the mooring line tensions approach test tensions.
Reference Nautical Rules of the Road book 10.08003, OPL - Barge Moving book 10.09002, and DVD-ROM 20.0801.
43. Explain and show your role in maintaining mooring chain records.
Ask participants to show chain certification and explain the information contained in it. Using the chain records, they
should explain the makeup of each mooring leg with regard to length of shots and connecting links, anchor, and anchor
jewelry.
Ask a question such as: “What are the benefits of having up-to-date chain records?”
Apart from the operational requirements of retrieving and deploying and the safety in station keeping, clients and prospective
customers have a high interest in mooring system integrity.
44. Explain and show how to use the computerized maintenance management system on your rig.
Ask participants how the preventive maintenance system works. They should be able to establish liaison with the
maintenance department supervisor and organize the operations for fulfilling the barge equipment PM task list
requirements. They should describe how the computer-aided maintenance management system is used.
45. Explain the barge supervisor’s role in managing housekeeping on the rig to ensure a clean, tidy, and hazard-
free work area.
Observe participants taking a central role in maintaining a clean, tidy, and orderly working environment around the rig.
This role should include instructing personnel on good housekeeping methods such as arranging containers and other
cargo in a neat and orderly manner, cleaning and washing the decks and work area on a regular basis, and after all jobs,
cleaning and storing tools and rigging equipment at their proper locations. Participants should instruct personnel on the
use of special cleaning equipment such as washdown guns and detergents.
Ask a question such as: “Why should housekeeping be an integral part of THINK Planning Process?”
Poor housekeeping can cause accidents.
46. Explain and show the rig’s painting program and your role in its implementation.
Ask participants to prepare a paint program for the rig. The program should include a workscope with a breakdown of
each area and an itemized list of equipment and manpower. The plan should take into account seasonal variations in
weather conditions for the region and make best use of the resources. The plan should make reference to Transocean
painting standards and to maintenance manuals. Observe participants giving directions and providing resources to the
painters. Regular visits to the worksite to monitor progress and inspection of the completed job should be carried out.
Reference DVD-ROM 20.0802 and CD-ROM 61.10140.

47. Explain the requirements for storing paint supplies.
Ask participants to explain how paint, thinners, and other painting materials should be stored on the rig. They should
show and describe vessel specific procedures concerning paint stowage such as fire protection equipment, ventilation
systems, housekeeping requirements, material compatibility, and paint disposal policies.
Ask a question such as: “What safety information should accompany the paint supplies?”
Manufacturer’s safety data sheets (MSDSs).
Reference DVD-ROM 20.0802.
48. Explain the PPE requirements for painting and surface preparation.
Participants should identify and explain the PPE to be worn for all surface preparation and painting techniques. They
should recite the vessel specific PPE policies and procedures and paint system(s) manufacturer requirements and
guidelines for product line onboard. They should also know the requirements for sandblasting, water blasting, needle
gunning, scaling, and additional ventilation requirements.
Ask a question such as: “Can rig air be used for supplying sandblasting breathing masks?”
Only if it goes through a certified filtering and cleaning apparatus.
Reference DVD-ROM 20.0802.
49. Explain and show your role in applicable welding operations.
Observe participants conducting a safety tour and resources check with the welder. These actions should include a gas
or oxygen inventory, proper handling and storage, housekeeping, and a check on equipment. They should know the
safety requirements, use of flashback arrestors, use of gas detectors, and welders’ PPE. Observe participants discussing
and implementing a welding project. These actions should include planning the job, THINK process, sourcing material,
providing assistance such as fire watchers and laborers, and inspecting the completed project.
Participants should show the gas detectors on board and lightship tracking system in place.
Ask a question such as: “What further action should be taken after welding a pad eye to equipment or deck?”
MPI of the welds before and after a load test.
Reference DVD-ROMs 20.0222 and 20.0802 and CD-ROM 61.20070.
50. Explain how to identify and prevent typical mooring chain defects.
Participants should describe typical anchor chain defects, how they are caused, and any precautions that should be
taken to minimize damage to chain. This action should include inspecting the chain handling parts of mooring equipment
such as winch and fairleader wildcat pockets, other contact points such as spurling pipes, and chain stoppers.
Ask a question such as: “What damage is likely to be caused by a twist in the chain?”
The chain will be gouged as it enters or exits wildcat pockets. Additionally, the link will not be properly supported in the
wildcat pocket.

51. Explain annual inspection procedures and the NDT techniques used on your rig.
Ask participants to explain inspection procedures and requirements for one-year and five-year inspections. They should
describe the NDT techniques used on your rig. NDT methods such as X-ray, magnaflux, ultrasonic, and magnetic
particle inspection should be described.
Participants should explain Class survey requirements for critical weld areas.
Ask a question such as: “When is the due date for your rig’s annual inspection?”
Participants should be able to state the due date to within plus or minus 3 months.
Reference DVD-ROMs 20.0334 and 20.0335 and CD-ROM 61.20070.
52. Explain and show how to inspect anchors.
Ask participants to explain what instructions are required to be given to the AHV for inspecting the anchors and associated
jewelry prior to a rig move or during shipyard work. Participants should include details for checking weld retainers, pins,
swivels, connecting links, and shackles used on your rig.
Participants should demonstrate reporting procedures for defects observed.
Ask a question such as: “What can be used to inspect the anchors from the rig during rig move?”
Binoculars from the deck or the workbasket in certain circumstances.
53. Explain how you would extract information and use the rig’s as-built drawings to access and report structural
damage.
Participants should describe the actions to take after a low-impact collision with a supply vessel. Actions include an
internal inspection of a damaged area using temporary lighting, vessel-entry procedures, and the provision of safe
access. They should pinpoint damage and describe it using rig as-built drawings as reference. The drawings may be
used to trace pipework and extract material specifications.
Participants should know Class and Company reporting requirements in the event of structural damage.
Ask questions such as: “What is the immediate action you should take when a low-impact collision occurs?”
Check on the safety of personnel; check for water ingress and, if occurring, secure it; inquire about the status of the
colliding vessel; and arrange for inspection of the rig.
“Why should you keep supply vessels away from the damaged area?”
The damaged area may have been weakened and the residual or design strength is no longer available. Therefore,
should a second contact occur, it could cause even more severe damage.
“What is the thickness of the hull plating on your rig?” The correct answer depends on the individual rig but participants
should know it.
54. Explain and show how to perform thruster checks.
Observe participants conducting regular maintenance checks on the thrusters. Maintenance items should include testing
the bilge alarms, checking the humidity and temperature in the thruster area, testing the shaft seal alarms, checking for
watertight integrity, and cleaning strainer baskets.

55. Explain and show how to perform PMS tasks on lifeboat and life raft release mechanisms.
Observe participants performing PMS tasks on the lifeboat and life raft release mechanisms under close supervision.
should consult the Task Risk Analysis folder, conduct a prejob meeting, and ensure that personnel involved are aware of
the risks involved. For this critical equipment, review the PTW including LO/TO. Observe participants connect the safety
pendants, hang off the boat, and complete the PMS checklist.
Ask questions such as: “What type(s) of release gear does your lifeboat have?”
The correct answer depends on the individual rig but participants should know it.
“How do you check that the lifeboat is fully hung off?” Lift the brake and pay out some slack on both falls.
56. Explain the pipe-work color coding system for the rig.
Observe participants identifying the pipe work on the rig. They should know the different color coding and markings on
pipe work and other systems such as bulk hoses.
Ask a question such as: “Apart from the color coding, what other markings may be present on the pipe work?”
Arrows to indicate the flow direction.
57. Show how to make a rig-specific procedure for the barge department.
Ask participants to write a rig-specific procedure on a subject of their choice. They may revise an existing rig-specific
procedure or generate a new one. Participants should find and incorporate relevant data from appropriate alerts, standards,
policies, and procedures.
58. Explain and show the barge supervisor’s role in managing supply boats.
Observe participants delegating duties, checking, and approving a workscope. These actions should include checking
relevant documentation such as permits, pre-job checklists, and manifests. Participants should explain the requirements
of manifests and show how to make one. They should know all vessel specific guidelines and procedures including
SMS, Marine Operations Manual and Field Operations Manual.
Ask questions such as: “Who has the final responsibility on deciding to which side of the rig the supply boat
should come?”
Barge supervisor reporting to the OIM.
“Who should always be present on deck to supervise supply boat operations?”

A nominated deck officer with a radio.
“Should a manifest be made for infield transfers of cargo?”

Yes, for tracking purposes and accountability.
Reference Operations Manual book.
59. Explain and show the barge supervisor’s role when spudding a new well and drilling a surface hole.
Ask participants to explain the barge department tasks during spudding and surface drilling operations. Observe participants
arranging the mooring system for spudding. They should explain the procedures on shallow gas and the barge department’s
responsibilities. They should know all vessel specific procedures including SMS, Marine Operations Manual and Field
Operations Manual.
Ask a question such as: “How much chain does your rig keep in reserve for emergency winch off?”
The correct answer depends on the rig’s requirements but participants should know the correct answer.

60. Explain and show the barge supervisor’s role when handling and running BOPs.
Ask participants to explain the barge department tasks during handling, running, and retrieving BOPs. They should
organize and brief personnel involved in the operation and operate winches to move the rig toward or away from the
wellhead. The ballast system should be ready prior to the operations. Participants should explain the effects on stability
when the BOP is moved on deck, lowered, landed on the wellhead, and vice versa. Participants should explain the
importance of communication during BOP operations such as ‘shifting’ the BOP stack.
61. Explain and show the barge supervisor’s role when running, landing, and cementing the casing string.
Ask participants to explain the barge department tasks during running and landing casing strings and cementing operations.
Observe them compensating for shifts in weight as the string is run and landed.
Ask a question such as: “What happens to the rig when a string of casing is landed?”
A large weight is released and the rig will experience a change in draft and/or heel and trim.
62. Explain and show the barge supervisor’s role in managing diving operations.
Ask participants to explain their role in managing diving operations. Participants should know the diver safety plan and
associated task-risk assessment. Management should include checking items such as availability of standby (rescue)
divers, medical contingency plan, and diving workscope. They should describe the PTW, communication protocol, WX
forecasts and SIMOPS.
Ask a question such as: “Who on the rig needs to be advised about the diving operation?”
Everybody via a PA announcement and line management.
63. Explain and show the barge supervisor’s role in managing ROV operations.
Ask participants to explain their role in managing ROV operations. Participants should review ROV operations using
task-risk assessment. Actions should include checking ROV provisions for working near the deck edge, lifting gear
certification, and communications with the control room.
Ask a question such as: “What special precautions should be taken when the ROV is in water?”
The ROV should be kept clear of the thrusters or thruster operation should be stopped.
64. Explain your rig specific procedure for any rig modification.
Observe participants effecting a rig modification by playing a central role in collecting required documentation such as
drawings, technical descriptions, and parts required, and submitting them for modification approval. They should conduct
a risk analysis covering all operational aspects for the present and foreseeable future.
Ask questions such as: “How are rig modifications approved in your region?”
The correct answer depends on the region in which the rig is operating, but participants should know the correct answer.
“When should an RMA be made out?”

Whenever any modification to rig structure or equipment is proposed.
65. Explain and show the barge supervisor’s role in preparing a request for engineering assistance (REA).
Observe participants assisting in preparing a request for engineering assistance (REA). Such preparation should include
collection and input of information and possible stability and safety considerations.
Ask a question such as: “When should an REA be filled in?”

When a modification requires additional technical expertise.

66. Explain and show the barge supervisor’s role during well-testing operations.
Observe participants preparing a fire-fighting plan for a well-testing operation. This plan should include a drawing or
schematic showing additional equipment, their locations, and their hookup. Observe them participating in a prewell
testing meeting and inducting the fire team on the new setup. Participants should check that all concerned authorities
have been notified of the impending flaring operations.
Ask a question such as: “Why should the coastal authority be informed of the flaring operations?”
To avoid confusion because other surface craft or highflying aircraft may report a fire at sea.
67. Explain the restrictions imposed on operations during flaring.
Ask participants to explain the restrictions imposed during flaring. The answer may include restrictions on working below
decks, helicopter operations, position and allocation of personnel, supply boat handling, position of a standby boat,
control of combustible material on the rig, hot work, and crane operations. Close monitoring of weather conditions
should be mentioned. All operations should be assessed for risk in regard to flaring operations.
Ask a question such as: “Why should all nonessential personnel movements be restricted?”
To ensure close control in avoiding exposure to the flare and to reduce risks to personnel health owing to radiation and
noise.
68. Explain Barge Supervisor’s role in specialized lifting operations and the control of lifting equipment.
Participant should describe their role in specialized lifting operations such as heavy equipment movement on deck. Risk
assessment should be explained.
69. Explain and show the barge supervisor’s role in the management of helicopter operations on your rig.
Participants should explain the company’s requirements for helicopter operations. The explanation should include the
requirements for fire-fighting cover, equipment and manning, prelanding helideck checks, maintenance of the refueling
system, and compliance with local aviation rules and helicopter operator requirements.
70. Describe the course of action required in the event of a helicopter crash on your rig.
Refer to the rig specific emergency response manual for procedures. Ask participants to describe the course of action
required in the event of a helicopter crash on the rig. Actions should include sounding the fire alarm and activating fire-
fighting procedures to neutralize the fire risk, casualty evacuation and medical attention, and opening communications
with emergency services.
Ask a question such as: “If a helicopter declares an emergency and requests an emergency landing, what
precautions should you take?”
Mobilize the helideck crew and, depending on the nature of the emergency, lay down a foam blanket, forewarn the
medic, inform the OIM, initiate a general alarm, and inform the standby boat.
71. Describe the course of action required in the event of a helicopter ditching near your rig.
Ask participants to describe the course of action required in the event of a helicopter ditching near the rig. They should
describe the rig specific emergency response procedure that should include initiating man-overboard procedures, initiating
distress signaling, and informing the Coast Guard or other local authority.
Ask a question such as: “What two major roles would you prepare the rig for in this case?”
To be a casualty reception center and a mayday relay station.

72. Explain and show how to prepare a shipyard safety plan.
Observe participants preparing a shipyard workscope based on the assumption that their rig will be visiting the shipyard
in the near future for an inspection, repair, and maintenance (IRM) visit. The preparation should include items such as
contacts and arrangements made with shoreside emergency services, details of changes to muster and escape
arrangements, details of man-overboard pickup arrangements, details of key equipment affected by shipyard work, and
additional safety instructions for working on pontoons, tubulars, and quayside. The firefighting and safety plan should be
reviewed by on board personnel. You may want to reference a previous shipyard plan.
Ask a question such as: “Who should get copies of the shipyard safety plan?”
Shoreside emergency services, third parties, and the port authority. Copies should be disseminated to all crewmembers.
73. Describe the requirements when the rig is dry docking.
Ask participants to describe the requirements when the rig is dry docking. They should explain what a docking plan is
and its key features. This explanation should include placement of blocks, unloading the rig, and changing the heel or
trim as required. Review the rig specific dry docking plan where applicable.
Ask a question such as: “Why is it important to have the blocks placed correctly in the dock?”
To correctly support the rig weight on designated structural members.
Participants should describe all the shore side services that may be required when in dry dock. These may include fire-
water supply, air, cooling water, power, skips, pot water, and sanitary hookups. They should describe the precautions to
take when working on tanks that contain (or contained) combustible products. Precautions include standards of cleanliness
required, obtaining a gas-free certificate, and following all confined space entry procedures.
74. Explain and show how to prepare a shipyard workscope for the barge department.
Observe participants preparing a shipyard workscope based on the assumption that the rig will be visiting the shipyard
in the near future for an inspection, repair, and maintenance (IRM) visit. This preparation should include a spreadsheet
detailing barge-related jobs, personnel and their assignments, time and resources required, RPOs for parts required,
third-party personnel, and arrangements for surveys. Ensure all operations are recorded in the Rig Maintenance
Management System.
75. Describe the information and documentation required for inshore visits.
Explain the information and documentation normally required for shore visits. Their explanation should include items
such as immigration requirements, customs and health declarations, rig certification, communications with the port
authority regarding pilotage, and mooring or berth arrangements. Ensure notification to port authorities and requirements
of ISPS. Reference region specific regulations.
Ask questions such as: “Who is in charge of the rig when a pilot is on board?” Rig OIM.
“Who is responsible for the rig when it is moored alongside or dry docked?” Rig OIM.
76. Explain and show your responsibilities with regard to control of substances hazardous to health (COSHH or
HAZMAT).
Participants should explain what procedures are in place for control of substances hazardous to health. Procedures
should include provisions made for the collection of the manufacturer’s safety data sheets and methods for the
dissemination of information. Observe participants preparing a hazard assessment sheet that includes safety instructions
from the manufacturer’s MSDS showing how and where a substance will be used. The hazard assessment sheet should
identify additional risks arising from specific applications of the substance and give further safety requirements.
Ask a question such as: “What is the first step in preparing a COSHH assessment?”
Examine what the substance is going to be used for and where it is going to be used (such as in open air, in a confined
space, and the by-products generated).

77. Explain and show the barge supervisor’s responsibilities regarding waste management.
Participants should explain the procedures in place for waste management. Procedures include provisions for the
collection, segregation, and disposal of items such as general waste, oily rags, used filters, empty aerosols, glass, and
scrap metal. Participants should know how waste is disposed once it leaves the rig. Refer to the rig specific waste
management and EMS procedures as a guide for evaluation of participant.
Ask questions such as: “Is the company accountable for what happens to the waste after it reaches the shore?”
Yes, waste must be sent to a proper reception and disposal area.
“Can paint tins be discarded in general waste?”

Only when the residual contents of the tin have solidified.
78. Explain the barge supervisor’s role in implementing the company’s policies on waste minimization and
environmental protection.
Participants should describe the steps that the rig has taken to minimize waste. They should describe the barge
department’s contribution to waste minimization. Waste minimization may include advising on power requirements versus
the number of engines on-line (it is possible to conserve fuel by taking engines off-line if the power they provide is not
needed at a particular time moment), managing paint utilization, and finding a source of less wasteful alternative products.
Participants should describe the barge supervisor’s role during an environmental spill and the procedures for recording
it.
Ask questions such as: “What are waste minimization indicators?”

1) Average fuel consumption per foot drilled, 2) Quantity of mud used per foot drilled, 3) Total lube oil returned and total
lube oil consumed, 4) Total yearly quantity of CFC product consumed.
“Why is it important to have the employee’s comments on the form?”

To ensure that the employee and appraiser agree on the issues addressed in the appraisal or to bring out any contested
issues.
79. Describe the hygiene standards that must be maintained in the living quarters, galley, and catering areas and
show how to conduct a hygiene inspection of these facilities.
Ask participants to describe the hygiene standards that must be maintained in the living quarters, galley, and catering
areas. Observe participants conducting a hygiene inspection of these facilities. Bedrooms should be tidied and all beds
made daily; bags or nets shall be provided to each individual for laundry service.
80. Explain and show the potable water testing procedures.
Observe participants conducting a potable water test. It should be in accordance with standard company policies and
procedures. Note that the inspection is recorded and filed properly.
Ask a question such as: “In what range is the pH of water considered satisfactory?” 6.5 to 8.5.
81. Explain how to identify symptoms of drug and alcohol abuse and the action to take.
Ask participants to describe the symptoms of drug and alcohol abuse. They should describe common symptoms
such as dilated pupils, slurred speech, and staggering. Ask participants what action to take if a person is found
with nonprescription drugs or alcohol.
Search the person and his belongings. Send him off the rig on the first available transportation.

82. Explain and show the rig filing system.
Ask participants to describe the rig filing system. They should identify various files and folders at their respective locations.
Ask participants to retrieve the deficiency report for a particular piece of equipment from the computer or reference
documentation, retrieve a QHSE record from the database, a PM report from the computer-aided maintenance system,
drilling report, exemptions, training compliance records, and certification updates. Participants should locate MPP folders,
equipment history sheets, equipment manuals, handover notes, IADC reports, archives, and well files.
83. Show how to conduct a rig audit and how to take corrective actions that the audit may have revealed.
Ask participants about various rig audits and observe them conducting a rig audit of one section of the rig such as the
living quarters. Observe participants updating the remedial action tracking system.
Ask questions such as: “What is the purpose of these audits?”

To measure the level of compliance to company policies, highlight deficiencies, and suggest improvements.
“Why is continuous tracking of the audits important?”

It provides a measure of progress and compliance with policies.
Observe participants conducting a housekeeping audit on the rig. This audit should utilize the company’s standard
housekeeping audit form. Participants should conduct an audit of living quarters, mess, galley, washrooms, ventilation,
lighting, pest control, air conditioning, fire fighting and survival equipment.
84. Describe the rig financing and budgeting procedures and show how to prepare a rig budget plan.
Ask participants to explain the rig financing and budgeting procedures. They should know the monthly maintenance
budget, daily issues, RPO costs, warehouse stock value, monthly consumable items, and the procedure for procuring
major equipment and capital expenditure. Observe participants preparing a rig budget plan. They should get input from
all department heads on CAPEX and maintenance costs for the upcoming year.
85. Describe the specifications and identify various components of the jacking system on your rig.
Ask participants to describe the specifications and identify various components of the rig’s jacking system. The answer
should include the make and type of jacking system, number of pinions (for a rack-and-pinion system), the maximum
holding capacity per pinion in static mode, the maximum elevating capacity per pinion in dynamic mode, the possibility to
correct an out-of-level situation with full preload, the maximum torque delivered, power rating of various motors, gear
box ratio, type of brakes and locking system. They should point out the various components of the jacking system.
86. Show how to prepare the rig for jacking down the legs.
Observe participants preparing the rig for jacking down. Preparation should include designating duties such as chief
mechanic for starting up the engines, chief electrician to provide power for the jacking operation, and so on. Jacking
down the legs commences prior to reaching the location. Participants should know the water depth and the length of the
legs to be deployed before touching the bottom. To provide a firm foundation for the rig, the legs may need to penetrate
the seabed if it is soft and muddy. For a hard-bottomed seabed, participants should ensure that the rig is held stable and
in position by the tugs before the spud cans contact the seabed. Participants should know when the legs tag the bottom
to anticipate the final penetration at the end of the move. They should know the vessel draft to get accurate information
on the water depth.
Reference OPL - Jackup Moving book 10.09003.

87. Show how to operate the jacking control console.
Observe participants operating the jacking control console. They should start the motors, check the voltage, and read
the length of the legs deployed. Participants should measure the transverse and longitudinal inclination using the
inclinometer. They should identify various alarms on the console such as brake failure and out-of-level alarms. They
should know the emergency stop function and how to stop jacking using the normal stop buttons on the panel. Participants
should ensure that after starting one motor, the current surge has passed before starting up the next jacking motor.
Participants should calculate the maximum out-of-level inclinations for longitudinal and transverse case.
Ask a question such as: “What is the maximum longitudinal inclination out of level that the rig can go?”
The correct answer depends on the rig’s specifications but participants should know the correct answer.
88. Explain and show how to position the jackup in open sea.
Observe participants positioning the jackup in an open sea location. The positioning should take into account considerations
for heading, wind direction, current, water depth, and the target margin. If the seabed is soft and muddy, the legs should
tag the seabed to minimize the movement of the hull before final positioning. They should measure the transverse and
longitudinal inclination using the inclinometer and keep the rig within the operating margin. For a hard-bottomed seabed,
they should ensure that the rig is held in stable position by the tugs before the spud cans contact the seabed. Seek
confirmation of the position from the client before starting the preloading operations.
89. Explain the precautions to take when positioning the jackup near a platform or jacket.
Ask participants to describe the precautions to take when positioning near a platform or jacket. The answer should
include situations employing different numbers of tugs, or the use of anchors for positioning, and the depth to which the
legs should penetrate the seabed to avoid collision with the platform or jacket. The operations should commence only
during daylight hours and participants should know the limitations that may be imposed by weather and current bearing.
They should ensure that the rig is not in close proximity of the footprint left by another jackup working previously at the
same location.
90. Show how to calculate the preloading requirements for the jackup.
Observe participants calculating the preloading requirements for their rig using a computer and the longhand method.
They should determine the actual deck load from the moving stability sheets or calculate it from the displacement of the
rig, and simulate the filling up of preload tanks to reach the maximum variable deck load conditions prior to commencing
preloading. Participants should simulate the preloading sequence to minimize the stresses on the hull. The sequence
includes calculating the TCG and LCG of the rig during and after the preloading operation. Ask participants about the
factors determining the jackup preload figures given in the MOM. Overturning moment, difference between center of
bow legs and center of stern legs, maximum allowable variable load, and the actual variable load.

91. Show how to preload the jackup.
Observe participants preloading the jackup. Refer to the rig specific procedures and relevant sections of the MOM.
Preloading procedures include removing the dump valve caps from the ballast tanks, lining up the deep well pumps for
preloading, and following the preloading sequence as simulated earlier. Participants should stop after every quarter of
preload is achieved and monitor the rack-phase difference (RPD). One should ensure that the RPD is within the acceptable
limits and that no crane movement occurs during the entire operation and up to a minimum 6 hours with full preload or
more as decided for the location. During the entire operation, the lead tug should remain connected at the bow. After this
period, the preload should be dumped, the lead tug disconnected, and hull-up operations done to achieve the designated
air gap.
92. Describe the precautions to take when preloading where a chance of punch-through exists.
Ask participants to describe the precautions to take when preloading where a chance of punch-through exists. Precautions
should include studying coring data and noting soil bearing pressure and anticipated penetration, and comparing the
results with the bearing pressure likely to be applied during preloading. Maintain the hull with at least two feet of draft and
follow the tide and compensate for the two-foot draft by adding more preload. Repeat the preloading sequence as many
times as required until the desired stability is achieved.
Ask a question such as: “How would you react in case of a punch-through?”
Try to dump the preload using the deballast pump, jack up the lowest leg, or jack down the highest legs.
93. Describe the effects of scouring on the jackup and the corrective actions.
Ask participants to define scouring. In areas of hard-packed sands or similar seabed conditions, bottom currents may
wash away the seabed supporting the legs. If severe, scouring can destabilize the rig.
Ask questions such as: “How can you detect scouring?”

Divers or an ROV may be used to monitor the seabed near the legs to detect scouring. Scouring has to be monitored and
recorded periodically as long as the rig is on location.
“What measures may be taken to correct a scouring problem?”

Placing sand bags or mats on the seabed near the legs, dumping gravel or, in extreme cases, placing plastic bags filled
with concrete on the seabed.
94. Describe the effects of rack-phase difference (RPD) on the jackup.
Ask participants to describe the effects of rack-phase difference (RPD) on the jackup.
RPD increases stresses on the horizontal members (struts) of the legs. This stress may lead to bending or breaking of
the struts, which could lead to the jackup’s being destabilized. Participants should measure the RPD gap using a gauge
and should know the acceptable RPD limit for the rig.
Ask a question such as: “If the RPD is beyond limits, what actions should you take?”
Dump the preload and restart the sequence.

95. Explain how the air gap for the jackup is determined.
Ask participants how the air gap for a jackup is determined.

Determining the air gap is mainly a matter of finding the average wave heights in the area for the past 100 years. With the
average highest waves known, the air gap can be high enough to ensure that the rig is not affected by the highest waves
slapping the bottom of the hull.
Ask questions such as: “What is the recommended air gap for your location?” The correct answer depends on the
region in which the rig is drilling but participants should readily know the recommended gap.
“What is the maximum air gap for your rig?” The correct answer depends on the rig but participants should know the
answer.
96. Show and explain your role when the cantilever is skidded in and out.
Observe participants taking appropriate steps to counter the stresses induced in the hull and legs when the cantilever is
skidded in or out. Countermeasures should include calculating the longitudinal and transverse moments and bringing
the LCG to the centroid formed by the three legs and the TCG to zero by transferring drill water from one tank to another.
This transfer should take place at approximately the same time as the skidding operation. Participants should measure
and record the position of the cantilever and use it for all subsequent calculations for that well. Participants should read
the cantilever chart and determine the maximum setback load for the given position.
97. Show how to calculate the maximum allowable hook load for a given cantilever position.
Observe participants calculating the maximum allowable hook load for the given position of the cantilever. This calculation
should include determining the total setback load, reading the maximum allowable setback load for the given cantilever
position from the charts, and determining the difference to give the maximum allowable hook load. Participants should
note that the actual overpull or hook load may be limited by other factors such as the drill string’s strength.
98. Show how to calculate the distribution of weight on each leg.
Observe participants calculating the daily leg reaction using the computer and by the longhand method. This exercise
should include calculating the TCG and LCG and finding the reaction on each leg. The calculated value on any leg
should not exceed the maximum allowable value as stated in the MOM.
Ask questions such as: “What is the action to take when the reaction on any leg exceeds the maximum allowable
value?”
Inform the OIM. Try to transfer the load or water to the bow (or the leg with least reaction) or backload some of the load
on client approval.
“What may happen if the weight on any leg exceeds the maximum allowable value?”
The leg may be damaged. Also it may even result in damaging the hull or losing the jackup.

99. Explain how spud cans affect the displacement of the jackup.
Ask participants to explain different ways in which spud cans affect the displacement of the jackup. Three cases exist.
They are:
1. Legs all the way up with cans full of water. In this case, the weight of seawater
is to be added to the displacement.
2. Legs all the way up with spud can dump valve open. In this case, the weight of
seawater is not added to the displacement.
3. Spud can below the baseline. In this case, the weight of water is not added
to the displacement.
100. Show and explain how to jack down the hull prior to a tow.
Observe participants jacking down the hull. This action may include jacking down to a 6-foot air gap, connecting the
leader tug to the bow, and connecting the second tug to the port or starboard aft quarter depending on the bearing of the
current and availability of tugs. Ensure watertight integrity and that all caps are fitted on the dump valves. Jack down to
6 feet of draft and check for watertight integrity. Continue jacking down to the calculated floating draft plus 1-foot overdraft.
Follow the tide to avoid loading the legs or having additional overdraft. Install jetting hoses and prepare to jet. Note that
in a floating mode, hourly checks on watertight integrity should be conducted and logged.
101. Show and explain how to operate the jetting system on spud cans.
Ask participants to describe the jetting system on the spud cans. Participants should identify the jetting lines, i.e., upper,
middle, and lower. They should know the different pumps that may be used for jetting and their hookup such as low-
pressure and high-pressure pumps, and their operating pressures.
Ask questions such as: “What is the maximum pressure that can be used for jetting using a high-pressure
pump (mud pump)?”
The correct answer depends on the rig but participants should know the answer.
“What is the maximum pressure that can be used for jetting using a low-pressure submersible pump?”
The correct answer depends on the rig but participants should know the answer.
Observe participants performing a jetting operation. This operation should include alignment of the seawater manifold to
connect the pumps to the jetting lines and monitoring their operation. The low-pressure pump may be operated on all
three legs simultaneously, but the high-pressure pump should be operated on one leg at a time. Participants should keep
a log of all jetting activities.
102. Describe the corrosion protection system in place on the spud cans and jack legs.
Ask participants to describe the corrosion protection system in place on the spud cans and jack legs. The answer should
include the description of the sacrificial anodes placed at various points, inspection procedures (underwater surveys),
and various laws governing their replacement such as the condition of anodes or being on an outstanding list from
surveys.
Observe participants performing a visual check on the anode thickness on jack legs and spud cans. They should know
the average life of different anodes and the criteria for their replacement.

103. Explain how to prepare the rig for a dry tow.
Ask participants to explain how the rig is prepared for a dry tow. The answer should include open communications
between the captain of the dry tow vessel and the barge supervisor. This operation should include providing accurate
information on rig displacement, actual floating draft, VCG, TCG, LCG, length of legs, free surface of liquids, and location
of the international shore connection. They should check for sea fastening and securing of tubulars to the satisfaction of
the captain of the dry tow vessel.
Ask questions such as: “Who is the man in charge of the tow operations once the mooring lines have been
passed from the dry tow vessel to the jackup?”
Captain or the loading master of the dry tow vessel.
“Who is responsible for the stability of the jackup during the loading operation?” Barge supervisor.

Workbook Questions and Answers
Section 3
Workbook Question & Answers
Workbook Questions and Answers
Barge Superviosr OJT Module workbook questions are provided to enhance learning on subjects covered by the task list.
Workbook questions should be completed as fully as practical.
Completing the workbooks does not exempt a participant from the mandatory task list.
Participants should achieve a score of 70% or more on each workbook. Where scores fall below 70%, the participant should
review the corresponding books, DVD-ROMS, and/or CD-ROMs. The supervisor should coach the participant on any weak
points to ensure that material is understood.
The following workbooks are provided in this section:
Workbook Page Numbers
1. Jackup Moving 02–04

2. Barge Moving 05–06
3. Barge Mooring 07–08
4. Stability and Ballast Control 09–11
5. Vessel Inspection and Maintenance 12–13

Jackup Moving - Workbook Answers
1. Most operations manuals do not recommend pulling the barge down more than ______ feet over her afloat draft.
A. 0.5
B. 1
C. 2
D. 3
2. Scouring below spud cans may impose differential loading on leg cords.
A. True
B. False
3. The pump supplying high-pressure water to the spud can jetting nozzle is the ______
A. slush pump.
B. mixing pump.
C. raw-water pump.
D. saltwater cooling pump.
4. Rack chocks are ______

A. mechanical locking devices.
B. engaged on each cord rack to secure the legs.
C. set using deck hydraulic power systems.
D. all of the above
5. A field move is generally thought of as a passage from one location to another that can be completed in a period
of 12 hours.
A. True
B. False
6. Prior to finally driving the legs into the bottom to achieve full penetration, the stresses should be relieved by
______
A. elevating each leg halfway to the seabed.
B. elevating each leg just above the seabed.
C. elevating each leg by one-half foot.
D. none of the above
7. Preloading legs individually increases the chance of damage to the unit due to punch through.
A. True
B. False
8. The chances of a four-legged jackup unit on taking a more dangerous or alarming angle of heel or trim are
______ than a three-legged unit.
A. more
B. less
C. same
9. The particularly useful characteristic of the hydraulic jacking system is ______

A. that the jacking operations are much faster.
B. that the jacking operations can be performed in any weather condition.
C. that the pressure of hydraulic fluid can be directly related to the load on the jacks.
10. The plastic limit of a soil is ______

A. the water content of a soil at which it changes from a plastic material to a liquid.
B. the water content of a soil at which it changes from a plastic material to a friable dryish material.
C. the measure of ease at which water can percolate through the soil.

11. Marine growth on the legs of jackups can result in decreased drag forces in areas of high currents.
A. True
B. False
12. The grease used on the jacking unit rack-and-pinion facings should be ______
A. drill pipe dope.
B. general purpose rig grease.
C. high-pressure grease.
D. any of the above
13. The warranty surveyor represents ______

A. the vessel’s insurance underwriters.
B. the client.
C. the coast or state port authorities.
14. Attempting to pull legs or get off location at low water could leave the barge trapped with water level rising,
decreasing freeboard to dangerous levels.
A. True
B. False
15. A warranty surveyor cannot refuse to give a certificate of approval in case of a bad weather forecast when the rig
is in a good and safe working order.
A. True
B. False
16. The mat of the mat-type jackup unit may protrude outside the main hull when pulled up to the towing position.
A. True
B. False
17. The DGPS may use ______

A. differential global positioning system.
B. geo stationary satellite systems.
C. medium range radio hyperbolic systems.
D. both B and C above
18. The main tow wire break load may be reasonably assumed to be ______
A. the same as bollard pull.
B. 1.5 times bollard pull.
C. 2 times bollard pull.
D. 2.5 times bollard pull.
19. An open location is one where ______

A. there is a high position tolerance.
B. there is a high heading tolerance.
C. there are no surface or seabed obstructions.
D. there may be seabed obstructions but no surface obstructions.
20. It is preferable to use anchors in a situation where a jackup unit must be placed accurately with its stern up
against a platform and only one tug available.
A. True
B. False

21. Which of the following statements is correct?

A. Preloading is filling up designated ballast tanks to create additional load on legs.
B. Preloading is not required for short time operations such as workover.
C. Preloading varies depending on the calculations of the person in charge.
22. Total variable deck load ______

A. is taken into account only when under tow.
B. depends on the weather forecast.
C. should never be exceeded during raising or lowering of the hull.
D. can be changed at the drilling company’s request.
23. To minimize starting load, jacking must be initiated sequentially with a short pause to allow for generator
recovery.
A. True
B. False
24. Each pinion on all jacking units must hold the same torque within 25% of a given value.
A. True
B. False
25. Single amplitude is the time taken to describe the arc from ______
A. port to starboard roll.
B. forward to aft pitch.
C. both A and B above
26. The jackup unit should not be put under full tow until the legs have been raised to the towing position to ______
A. minimize underwater current effects.
B. minimize wind effects.
C. minimize roll during tow.
27. The purpose of vortex breaker spoilers at the top section of tubular legs is to ______
A. deflect the rain water away.
B. reinforce the structure when jacking higher up.
C. protect the leg against bending at certain wind speeds.
D. secure legs in bottom guide when under tow.
28. When starting to jack the hull up above water, it is required to start each leg mechanism in sequence.
A. True
B. False

Barge Moving - Workbook Answers
1. Towboat selection can be influenced by ______

A. vessel horsepower.
B. size and type of vessel to be towed.
C. the geographical area of the move.
D. all of the above
2. Where is brake horsepower calculated from on a tow vessel?

A. At the engine flywheel
B. At the tow bollard
C. Towline winch drum
D. Ship’s propeller output
3. Factors which can influence the choice of towing the bridle or pendant are ______
A. towing speed.
B. anticipated peak tension on gear.
C. maneuvering control.
D. all of the above
4. Estimates of towline breaking strength vary and can be ______

A. twice the static bollard pull.
B. three times the bollard pull of the tug.
C. two and a half times the bollard pull of the tug.
D. all of the above
5. After calculations had been made to determine the estimated fuel to be consumed on the proposed tow, what
would be considered a sufficient fuel reserve to be held onboard the towing vessel?
A. 50%
B. 15%
C. 25%
D. 20%
6. Towing bracket inspection should be carried out ______

A. once during installation with no further checks.
B. every five years.
C. biennially (every two years).
D. every six months as part of the lifting gear survey.
7. What would be the recommended maximum bridle apex angle?

A. 45°
B. 90°
C. 33°
D. 60°
8. The premove check list should include ______

A. pendant line condition.
B. shackle or pin security.
C. checking the weather forecast.
D. all of the above
9. Towing on bow chains on a semisubmersible is ______

A. preferable for long ocean tows.
B. avoided when possible.
C. always a preferred method of towing.

Barge Moving - Workbook Answers
10. While using bow chains for towing on lower fairleaders, which of the following statements is correct?
A. All fairleaders are designed for towing.
B. Should be used only if design arc swings across bow.
C. Bow chains should never be used for towing.
D. Towing never exceeds the working arc of a fairleader.
11. Watertight doors and hatches should have ______

A. lip seals in position.
B. dogs, wheel locks, and wing nuts.
C. undamaged framework.
D. all of the above
12. Due to their design while on tow, semisubmersible and jackup units ______
A. are very stable and require no special securing of cargo.
B. should secure tubular and deck cargo as standard good practice.
C. have dispensation and are not required to secure equipment.
13. Sea fastening on a ship or rig ______

A. must always be made from stainless steel.
B. is generally used to secure items in excess of 10,000 tons.
C. is a device or method used to secure an item aboard a floating vessel.
D. is a seaman’s term for a cargo hatch.
14. On semisubmersible units while underway, with the anchors racked, ______
A. the anchors should never be pulled tightly into the racks.
B. windlass brakes can be left partly disengaged, as there is no tension on the brake.
C. it is better to allow the anchor some freedom of movement to avoid stressing steel.
D. the anchors should be tight to the rack and the brake fully engaged.
15. During heavy weather or if a deteriorating weather forecast has been received, ______
A. the rig should head for shallow water.
B. the tow vessel should shorten the tow to minimum.
C. the rig should change course and run with the prevailing weather.

Barge Mooring - Workbook Answers
1. The catenary of the chain mooring system ______

A. is designed to be rigid to prevent rig movement and hold the work area stable.
B. should act as a dampening spring.
C. should allow the vessel to be moved off the well with moving chain.
D. is always adjusted to remain the same on all chains.
2. An HHP (high-holding power) anchor must have a holding power when properly embedded of ______
A. five times its weight.
B. a strength equal to the anchor chain.
C. twice its own weight.
D. ten times its own weight.
3. An anchor which has adjustable flukes ______

A. changes angle as the anchor is pulled into the seabed.
B. can be set to any desired angle between 0° and 90°.
C. is generally restricted to two angles.
4. On an anchor which has a tripping angle, this is generally at ______

A. 32 / 50°
B. 17 / 20°
C. 17 / 32°
D. 27 / 32°
5. When an AHV has lowered the anchor to the bottom, the boat should have ______
A. three times the water depth of work wire deployed.
B. five times the water depth of work wire deployed.
C. one and one half to twice the water depth of work wire deployed.
D. same as water depth of work wire deployed.
6. The touchdown point of the mooring line should be known ______

A. to assist anchor retrieval if the use of a J hook is required.
B. to ensure an obstruction on the seabed is avoided.
C. to ensure at maximum tension no vertical or upward pull takes place on the anchor.
D. all of the above
7. One type of wire rope commonly used in mooring operations is generally EIPS. What does EIPS stand for?
A. Extra improved plough steel
B. Extra improved planned steel
C. Extremely improved plow steel
D. Extra improved pressed steel
8. Pear links are used ______

A. to join two dissimilar sized items.
B. to join chains of the same dimensions.
C. to join the chain to the end connection in the chain locker.
D. to replace a Kenter link.
9. The crown pendant is located ______

A. directly under the surface buoy.
B. on the chain chaser system only.
C. at the anchor in a buoyed system.
D. always at the touchdown point in a buoyed system.

Barge Mooring - Workbook Answers
10. DGPS, global positioning system plus differential correction data gives position accuracy of approximately
______
A. 10 metres.
B. 5 metres.
C. 1 metre.
D. 3 metres.
11. Limiting factors for running anchors are varied and numerous and are inclusive of ______
A. wind strength.
B. current strength.
C. sea or swell height.
D. all of the above
12. Test tensioning of mooring lines is always ______

A. for one-hour duration required by the government.
B. for ten-minutes duration with a five-minute interval and another ten-minute duration.
C. for fifteen-minutes duration and once only.
D. dependent on client, MOM, and local legislation requirements if applicable.
13. J hooks and grapples are used ______

A. to assist in running backup anchors.
B. to assist with fishing operations.
C. as part of the buoy or pendant assembly.
D. to pass pendant to and from the rig or anchor-handling vessel.
14. Anchor chain should be visually inspected if possible while being recovered to the rig chain locker and checked
for ______
A. loose or damaged studs.
B. excessive shoulder wear.
C. obvious scarring and burring.
D. all of the above
15. While using wire rope mooring systems, attention should be paid to ______
A. termination damage on the ferrule.
B. kinked and flattened wire.
C. exposed core or birdcaged sections.
D. all of the above

Stability and Ballast Control - Workbook Answers
1. Stability is the tendency of a vessel to return to its original position after it has been inclined due to an external
force (wind, waves).
A. True
B. False
2. As well as being the point in the vessel through which all the upward forces of support imparted by the water in
which the vessel floats are considered to act, the center of buoyancy is also ______
A. the geometric center of mass of the vessel.
B. the geometric center of immersed volume of the vessel.
C. the metacentric height.
3. The size of the initial GM (metacentric height) and the ______ determine the length of the righting arm.
A. waterplane area
B. volume of displacement
C. angle of heel
D. reserve buoyancy
4. A vessel completely stripped of all her equipment, cargo, and consumable stores and liquids will be said to be in
the lightweight condition.
A. True
B. False
5. A transverse shift of weight creates ______ and the vessel lists in the direction of the weight shift.
A. trimming lever
B. heeling lever
C. righting moment
6. On semisubmersibles at operational draft ranges, the effective waterplane area is reduced to that of the column
cross section, resulting in a large KM.
A. True
B. False
7. Whenever the surface of a liquid within a tank or compartment is free to move, the condition known as free
surface is present. The free surface effect ______
A. depends upon the dimensions of the surface and the vessel’s displacement.
B. is influenced by the specific gravity of the liquid in the tank.
C. is influenced by the specific gravity of the liquid in which the vessel is floating.
D. all of the above
8. The ______ applicable to a vessel is of particular importance in calculating the stability condition of it as it
defines precisely the essential parameters of that vessel.
A. free surface
B. operating draft
C. hydrostatic data
9. Although all the data listed in comprehensive hydrostatic tables may not be available, there should always be
sufficient to calculate the stability in any loading condition, as it is a legal requirement.
A. True
B. False

10. Data in the Marine Operations Manuals must be updated for changes ______ which are likely to change the
hydrostatic properties of the vessel.
A. in light weight
B. in structural additions
C. in structural subtractions
D. all of the above
11. Which of the following motion characteristics is not a rotational motion about an axis?
A. Surging
B. Swaying
C. Heaving
D. all of the above
12. Two factors influence the definition of the maximum allowable VCG. One is the allowable VCG determined by
stating an arbitrary minimum GM value. The other is the residual stability determined by investigating the unit’s
stability over a wide range of ______
A. heeling angles.
B. operating drafts.
C. wind conditions.
13. The basic measurement of the residual stability determining approach is the ______
A. angle of inclination.
B. wind heeling moment.
C. righting moment curve.
14. The basic stability rule states that the area under the righting moment curve shall be smaller than the area under
the wind heeling moment curve.
A. True
B. False
15. For semisubmersibles at operating draft, the required ratio of the area under the righting arm curve to the wind
heeling arm curve has been arbitrarily set at ______
A. 1.1.
B. 1.2.
C. 1.3.
D. 1.4.
16. Stability requirements govern the maximum loaded condition of the unit in a severe storm condition as set out in
the ______ requirements imposed by virtually all regulatory bodies and verified by the classification societies.
A. righting moment
B. intact stability
C. overturning moment
D. downflooding angle
17. The determination of a unit’s maximum VCG position is the basis for all stability regulations.
A. True
B. False
18. Which of the following data must be available to those on board?

A. Hydrostatic tables for a full range of drafts
B. Capacity plan showing location and capacity of every tank and cargo space on the vessel
C. Allowable VCG against the draft curve
D. all of the above

19. A vessel may suffer a serious reduction in stability as a result of ______

A. the loss of buoyancy due to flooding of one or more main compartments.
B. the change in the center of gravity due to serious uncontrolled shifting of the cargo or ballast.
C. a blowout at seabed level causing aeration of the water in which the vessel is floating.
D. all of the above
20. Experience suggests that regarding semisubmersibles, any angle of trim or heel greater than half the angle of
deck submergence must be considered as highly dangerous and every effort must be directed to avoid
exceeding it.
A. True
B. False
21. Secondary deballast pumps should be sited in tanks ______ and of sufficient capacity to right the vessel to
within a given trim or list angle.
A. at the extremities of the rig
B. always full at operational draft range
C. in the center of the rig
22. On the majority of semisubmersibles, normal ballasting and deballasting operations to and from operational
drafts use a set sequence of tanks to fill and empty. The main reason for this is ______
A. avoidance of excessive free surface with an adverse effect on stability.
B. keeping strains on the structure within acceptable limits.
C. maintaining acceptable trim and list.
D. all of the above
23. Before any effective remedial action is taken to control damage flooding, the implications of the ______ need to
be assessed.
A. fire and explosion
B. command and control
C. list and trim
D. isolation and investigation

Vessel Inspection and Maintenance - Workbook Answers
1. Safety of life at sea (SOLAS) is an international convention that ______ agree to follow.
A. classification societies
B. maritime nations
C. signatory nations
D. coastal nations
2. The degree of regulation of mobile offshore drilling units depends on the ______
A. register of shipping.
B. government of registry.
C. bureau of shipping.
D. certification of inspection.
4. A MODU will not receive its classification and international certificates (if appropriate) until ______
A. satisfactory operational testing of all systems.
B. satisfactory stability tests and sea trials.
C. assignment of load line.
D. all of the above
9. Corrosion is the process in which iron or steel recombines with oxygen to form a stable oxide. It is a chemical
change accompanied by the production of electric current.
A. True
B. False
10. Elements in the surrounding environment required for rapid rusting of iron to occur include ______
A. a source of ions.
B. oxygen.
C. water.
D. all of the above
11. In a corrosion cell, the area where the corrosion occurs is called the ______
A. electrolyte.
B. anode.
C. cathode.
D. rust spot.
12. Crevice corrosion can be expected whenever crevices or pockets exist and the most practical way to eliminate it
is to ______
A. close the crevice by welding before coating.
B. close the crevice by filling with mastic before coating.
C. avoid structural design that creates crevices.
D. all of the above
13. ______ corrosion is the preferential corrosion of one metal that is connected to a dissimilar metal.
A. Cathodic
B. Galvanic
C. Crevice
15. The tendency for a metal to corrode preferentially to protect another metal depends on its position in the
electromotive force scale, but its rate or intensity of corrosion depends on ______
A. a relatively high voltage.
B. a relatively weak voltage.
C. an active electrolyte.
D. the relative areas of the anode and cathode metals.

Vessel Inspection and Maintenance - Workbook Answers
16. Both types of cathodic protection systems accomplish the same objective and the selection is based on
economics, electric power availability, and maintenance considerations.
A. True
B. False
17. What type of anodes would you not expect to find in a sacrificial anode cathodic protection system?
A. Zinc anodes
B. Aluminum anodes
C. Semi-inert anodes
D. Magnesium anodes
18. Cathodic protection, supplemented by ______, provides an ideal means of corrosion control.
A. sacrificial anodes
B. impressed current
C. protective coatings
D. corrosion cells
19. What might preclude the use of a sacrificial anode system in favor of an impressed current system on platforms
in very deep water?
A. The relatively high cost
B. The relatively high weight
C. The relatively high current capacity
20. On semisubmersible rigs, the usual life span of the sacrificial aluminum alloy anodes used on the bottom of the
hull is five to ten years.
A. True
B. False
21. What should a protective coating do to be totally effective?

A. Prevent transmissions of oxygen, moisture, and ions, initially and in service
B. Display perfect adhesion to the metal over a period of time
C. Be unaffected by surface contaminants or byproducts of the corrosion reaction
D. all of the above
22. Epoxy coatings have excellent adhesion qualities, excellent resistance to temperature, and good resistance to
______
A. chemicals.
B. water.
C. caustic.
D. solvents.
23. The addition of a red pigment to a primer is solely to enhance the inhibitive qualities of it.
A. True
B. False
25. For typical exposures in a marine environment, it is more important to remove the mill scale as a corrosion
mitigation procedure than anything else.
A. True
B. False

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eOJT Assessor’s Guide

Upon completion of this module, the participant should be able to:

2. perform barge supervisor tasks safely and competently.

Rev. 02: January 2005 Page: 1.1

Ask participants to explain the OJT system and how it works.

Reference CD-ROM 61.10140.

3. Show how to plan and conduct a weekly safety meeting.

Reference HS&E Manual 9.30000.

Rev. 02: January 2005 Page: 2.1

4. Show how to conduct a morning meeting with department heads.

Ask participants what is required to conduct an effective meeting.

5. Explain the energy isolation system and lockout/tagout.

Reference HS&E Manual 9.30000 and DVD-ROM 20.0626.

“How does a verification scheme underpin the safety case?”

Reference CD-ROM 61.10140.

Page: 2.2 Rev. 02: January 2005

8. Show how to plan and conduct a fire drill.

9. Show how to plan and conduct a rig abandonment drill.

“Who gives the final order to abandon rig?”

10. Show how to plan and conduct a man-overboard drill.

11. Show how to plan and conduct a lifeboat-launching drill.

12. Show how to plan and conduct a rescue drill.

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13. Show how to plan and conduct an H2S drill.

14. Show how to conduct a helicopter incident drill.

15. Show how to use the GRS database.

16. Explain how to conduct an accident investigation and prepare a report.

17. Describe the rig’s safety case (if applicable).

“What is meant by a living document as related to the safety case?”

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Reference Emergency Response Plan.

“Why should a full muster be called in an emergency involving stability?”

Reference Emergency Response Plan.

“How often is the communication equipment inspected on your rig?”

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23. Explain and show how to manage class certification.

Ask questions such as: “What happens if a class certificate is suspended?”

“When is the due date for your rig’s annual inspection?”

“When does the Class certificate expire?” 5-year term

24. Explain and show how to manage flag certification.

“What do the flag rules and standards pertain to on the rig?”

25. Explain and show how to manage coast-state certification.

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“How does your rig handle coast-state legislation requirements?”

“Why is it important to have a system of control in place?”

“Why should the surveyor always be accompanied?”

Reference DVD-ROMs 20.0334 and 20.0335.

28. Explain your responsibilities regarding marine licensing on the rig.

29. Explain and show how to manage lifting gear certification.

Rev. 02: January 2005 Page: 2.7

“What is the HSE policy on nonfactory built lifting gear?”

“What is meant by the range of stability?”

“What may interfere with the range of stability?”

31. Explain the basic concepts of dynamic stability.

33. Explain the definitions and causes of a damaged stability condition.

Page: 2.8 Rev. 02: January 2005

Reference OPL - Barge Moving book 10.09002 and DVD-ROM 20.0801.

37. Explain and show how to prepare a rig-move plan.