PROGRAM DETAILS

Introduction

The offshore oil and gas industry is vital for meeting the world’s energy demands, and subsea pipelines and offshore structures play a crucial role in transporting and extracting hydrocarbons from beneath the seabed. The “Inspection & Maintenance of Subsea Pipelines & Offshore Structures” training program is an intensive five-day course designed to equip engineers, inspectors, and maintenance personnel with the knowledge and skills to ensure the safe and reliable operation of subsea pipelines and offshore structures.

This comprehensive training program will provide participants with an in-depth understanding of the inspection and maintenance techniques required to identify and address potential issues and maintain the integrity of critical assets. Participants will gain insights into industry best practices and international standards for subsea asset management, and they will learn how to develop effective inspection and maintenance strategies to optimize performance and minimize downtime.

Learning Objectives:

1. Understand the importance of inspection and maintenance in ensuring the integrity of subsea pipelines and offshore structures.
2. Gain insights into the types of subsea pipeline and offshore structure degradation and failure mechanisms.
3. Learn about the latest inspection technologies and methodologies used in subsea asset management.
4. Develop effective maintenance strategies to extend the service life of subsea assets and reduce operational risks.
5. Enhance skills in risk-based decision-making for prioritizing inspection and maintenance activities.

Training Methodology:

The training program will employ a combination of lectures, interactive discussions, case studies, and practical exercises. Leading industry experts will share their knowledge and experiences, and participants will have the opportunity to engage in hands-on activities to reinforce their learning. Real-world case studies will be analyzed to provide practical insights into the challenges and solutions in subsea asset inspection and maintenance.

Target Audience:

This program is designed for engineers, inspectors, maintenance personnel, project managers, and professionals working in the offshore oil and gas industry. It is also valuable for individuals seeking to enhance their knowledge and skills in subsea asset inspection and maintenance.

Program Outline:

Day 1: Introduction to Subsea Asset Management

• Overview of subsea pipelines and offshore structures
• Importance of inspection and maintenance in asset integrity
• Understanding industry regulations and standards
• Workshop: Identifying subsea asset degradation risks

Day 2: Subsea Inspection Techniques and Technologies

• Remote sensing technologies for subsea inspection
• Non-destructive testing (NDT) methods
• Cathodic protection and corrosion monitoring
• Case study: Implementing subsea inspection technologies

Day 3: Subsea Asset Maintenance Strategies

• Principles of risk-based maintenance
• Preventive and predictive maintenance techniques
• Corrosion mitigation and control measures
• Workshop: Developing a subsea asset maintenance plan

Day 4: Subsea Pipeline Integrity Management

• Managing subsea pipeline integrity threats
• In-line inspection (ILI) and pigging operations
• Pipeline repair and rehabilitation techniques
• Case study: Assessing subsea pipeline integrity

Day 5: Offshore Structure Inspection and Maintenance

• Identifying structural integrity risks in offshore platforms
• Inspection and maintenance of offshore platform components
• Asset life extension strategies
• Final assessment and action planning for subsea asset management