At the end of Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) training course, delegates will be able to:

• Understand FPSO Industry overview
• Learn about regulations and key operational and maintenance requirements
• Recognise the effects of the marine environment on FPSO design and operation
• Understand the FPSO storage and offloading operations
• Understand Health & Safety in operation and maintenance
• Environment aspects affecting FPSO design and operation

The Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO)training course is beneficial to:

• Engineers from different disciplines
• Project engineers and managers
• Managers and executives who are new to the FPSO industry
• Operational & maintenance staff
• Non-engineering personnel working in FPSO environment

This interactive Training will be highly interactive, with opportunities to advance your opinions and ideas and will include;

• Lectures
• Workshop & Work Presentation
• Case Studies and Practical Exercise
• Videos and General Discussions   

Module 1 - Introduction to FPSO Industry

·         KeyTopics:

• History of FPSOs
• Introduction to FPSO technology
• FPSO Layout
• Design and Operation Considerations
• Codes and Regulations
• Inspection and Maintenance Requirements

Module 2 - Environmental and Design Aspects

·         KeyTopics:

• Environmental conditions
• Mooring Lines and Anchors
• Turrets and Swivel System
• Pipeline Systems -Subsea Interfaces Subsea Umbilicals, Risers and Flowlines (SURF)
• Subsea Pipeline installation
• Marine & Structural Design Aspects
• Lifesaving Appliances
• Survival Craft

Module 3 - FPSO Storage and Offloading

·         KeyTopics:

• Cargo Handling Systems –Cargo and Ballast System
• Crude Oil Loading and Discharge Arrangements
• Crude oil storage, crude oil washing (COW)
• Flare and vent System
• Cargo Tank Vent and Inert Gas System
• Inverting Operation
• Custody transfer requirements
• Tank entry safety procedure

Module 4 - Utility and Power Systems

·         KeyTopics:

• Marine Systems
• Utility Systems
• Piping Systems
• Offshore Electrical System
• Gas Turbines
• Development of Philosophies
• Batteries and UPSs
• Telecommunication

Module 5 - Health, Safety and Environment (HSE)

·         KeyTopics:

• Safety in Operation and Maintenance
• Machinery, Equipment and Safety Systems
• Safety and Emergency Systems
• Emergency shutdown systems (ESD)
• Hazards Areas
• Hazards Area Equipment
• Fire Protection and Fire Detection

BTS attendance certificate will be issued to all attendees completing minimum of 80% of the total course duration.