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MMS-USCG Approved Details

PS2282 BASIC PRODUCTION SAFETY SYSTEMS

3.5 Days
Location: SRTCC
Contact: SRTCC Staff, Dannie Smith, 504-728-1225

Overview

This course certifies the student to operate, repair, and maintain facilities and safety devices in accordance with Minerals Management Service (MMS) regulations as published in the Federal Register (30 CFR Part 250). A written examination in accordance with the approved MMS course application must be satisfactorily completed to ensure that the student meets certification standards.

Designed For

Personnel engaged in oil or gas production operations and classified as production safety system personnel (includes personnel engaged in the installation, repair, testing, maintenance, or operation of surface or subsurface safety devices and the individual on the platform who has overall responsibility for production operations) shall be trained in accordance with the provisions of the MMS regulations 30 CFR 250, Subpart O. Furthermore, the individual must be certified every three years by successfully completing this course in accordance with the regulations.

Prerequisites

None

Objectives

Upon completion of this course the student should be able to:

  • Understand the MMS regulations that are applicable to operating platforms in Federal waters.
  • Take appropriate action to avoid the Undesirable Events as stated in the MMS regulations.
  • Perform necessary field inspections of safety devices as required by the MMS.
  • Perform maintenance, repairs, and calibration to safety equipment.
  • Obtain a certification card attesting to successful completion of the course. (Card must be available to show MMS inspector on demand.)

Outline

  1. GOVERNMENTAL REGULATIONS
    1. The following topics are covered: design, installation, and operation of surface equipment, well workover practices, well completion practices, production system requirements, testing and recording of results, pollution prevention, waste requirements while producing, emergency support systems, and protective shut-in actions. Federal penalties for violation of the regulations are also discussed.
  2. UNDESIRABLE EVENTS
    1. The following events are studied: overpressure, leaks, liquid overflow, gas blowby, under-pressure, excess temperature, ignition sources, and excess combustible vapors in the firing chamber (fired vessels).
  3. API-14C
    1. The safety analysis table, safety analysis checklist, safety analysis function chart, and safety analysis of each basic process component are studied.
  4. SAFETY DEVICE LECTURE
    1. This lecture covers testing, inspection, and maintenance of surface production equipment as well as safety device requirements for well completions and workovers. Basic principles and limitations of equipment application are discussed. Equipment malfunction, failure, and correction procedures are included.
  5. SAFETY DEVICE CATEGORIES
    1. The following categories are studied: pressure, level, and temperature sensors, gas detectors, relief valves, check valves, surface safety valves/actuators, shutdown valves/actuators, fire-detection devices, auxiliary devices, pressure relief devices, and emergency support systems.

PS0113 MMS COMBINATION BASIC CERTIFICATION WELL CONTROL

5 Days (44 Hours)
Location: SRTCC
Contact: SRTCC Staff, Jeff Campbell, 504-728-1221

Overview

This course provides the individual with a combination certification in drilling well control and in workover/well completion well control. Each participant becomes familiar with applicable MMS regulations governing offshore drilling, workover, and well completion operation. The successful candidate must pass written tests and also must demonstrate knowledge of well control procedures using a rig floor simulator.

Designed For

This course is mandatory training for supervisors of drilling and workover/well completion operations who work in OCS (Outer Continental Shelf) waters. Personnel such as land rig supervisors not seeking MMS certification are permitted to attend this course.

Prerequisites

None

Objectives

The main course objective is to provide the successful candidate with an MMS certification for supervising drilling and workover/well completion operations in accordance with 30 CFR 250, Subpart O.  Additionally, the student should be able to:

  • Make calculations regarding hydrostatic, mud weight and formation pressures.
  • Recognize the indications of imminent well control situations and take appropriate action.
  • Demonstrate a knowledge of well control techniques, principles, and equipment.
  • Correctly complete Shell Kick Control Worksheets.
  • Identify complications, which could occur in a well control situation and take corrective action.

Outline

  1. SUBPART O TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
  2. GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS OVERVIEW - 30 CFR 250
  3. PRIMARY AND SECONDARY WELL CONTROL
  4. GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS (DETAILED REVIEW)
  5. VOLUME CALCULATIONS
  6. SIMULATOR EXERCISE 1 (SURFACE/DRILLING)
  7. COMPARE/CONTRAST CONSTANT BHP KILL METHODS
  8. BLOWOUT AND FIRE FILM
  9. WELL CONTROL EQUIPMENT
  10. DRILLING MUDS AND COMPLETION FLUIDS
  11. HAZARDS AND CONTROL OF SHALLOW GAS
  12. SUBSEA BOP STACK CONSIDERATIONS
  13. SIMULATOR EXERCISE (SUBSEA/DRILLING)
  14. UNUSUAL WELL CONTROL SITUATIONS
  15. SIMULATOR EXERCISE (SUBSEA/DRILLING)
  16. WELL COMPLETIONS
  17. WORKOVER/COMPLETION WELL CONTROL
  18. SIMULATOR EXERCISES 4 AND 5 (REVERSE CIRCULATION AND BULLHEAD KILLS)
  19. ABNORMAL PRESSURE ZONES
  20. STRIPPING DRILL PIPE AND WORK STRINGS
  21. SNUBBING AND COILED TUBING OPERATIONS
  22. VOLUMETRIC KILLS
  23. ADDITIONAL TOPICS
  24. WRITTEN TESTS
  25. SIMULATOR TESTS

PS5023 SURFACE UNIT STABILITY COURSE

6 Days 54 hours
Location: SRTCC
Contact: SRTCC Staff, Jeff Campbell, 504-728-1221

Overview

This U.S. Coast Guard-approved course uses and "Auger" look-alike configured as a semisubmersible to teach "floating" stability. This course fulfills mandatory requirements of basic buoyancy, stability, and ballast control training for Shell Foremen assigned to floating MODU's or bottom-supported MODU's. This course is equivalent to Marine Safe Practices (PS0006).

Designed For

Personnel who require stability training to fulfill applications requirements of the OIM license on MODU's. Also, those individuals who supervise MODU operations should attend this course to satisfy requirements of the Shell Marine Safe Practices.

Prerequisites

None

Objectives

Successful course completion fulfills the qualifications for USCG stability training for an OIM license for MODU's on location. Additionally, the student should be able to:

  • Make basic calculations regarding ballast control and stability.
  • Exhibit a working knowledge of the terminology associated with ballast control.
  • Understand the pertinent information contained in the Shell Marine Safe Practices Manual.
  • Understand the responsibilities of personnel involved with MODU operations.

Outline

  1. INSTRUCTIONS IN MATHEMATICS AND USE OF THE HAND CALCULATOR
  2. BUOYANCY FORCES
  3. GRAVITY FORCES
  4. FREE SURFACES
  5. USE OF AN OPERATING MANUAL
  6. DRAFT, TRIM AND LIST
  7. DYNAMIC STABILITY
  8. MOORING ANALYSIS
  9. STABILITY ANALYSIS
  10. NEGATIVE STABILITY
  11. DAMAGE STABILITY
  12. MISSING LOAD ANALYSIS AND INCLINING EXPERIMENT
  13. CLASS PROJECTS AND CASE STUDIES WORKSHOPS
  14. WRITTEN EXAMINATION

PS5024 TENSION LEG PLATFORM (TLP) PRINCIPLES

3 Days, 27 hours
Location: SRTCC
Contact: SRTCC Staff, Jeff Campbell, 504-728-1221

Overview

This course applies principles and materials studied in the "Surface Unit Stability Course" to stability of a tension leg platform. This course is U.S. Coast Guard-approved for the curriculum of those individuals seeking an USCG Offshore Installation Manager (OIM) license.

Designed For

Recommended for barge supervisors and ballast control operators and is recommended for OIM's and other TLP barge supervisors.

Prerequisites

Surface Unit Stability Course (PS5023)

Objectives

Successful course completion fulfills the qualifications for USCG stability training for an OIM license for MODU's on location. Additionally, the student should be able to:

  • Make basic calculations regarding ballast control and stability of TLP's.
  • Exhibit a working knowledge of the terminology associated with ballast control.
  • Understand the responsibilities of personnel involved with MODU operations.

Outline

  1. TLP FUNDAMENTALS
  2. BALLAST AND BILGE SYSTEMS
  3. BALLAST ADJUSTMENTS
  4. TARGET TENDON TENSIONS; USE OF INFLUENCE COEFFICIENTS
  5. LMS LINE OUT DETERMINATIONS
  6. EFFECT OF LOAD CHANGES ON TENDON TENSIONS (DELTA TEE)
  7. TLP STABILITY
  8. CASE STUDIES WORKSHOP
  9. WRITTEN EXAMINATIONS 

02/19/2008