To give an understanding of safe rig move and jacking operations for jackups in theory and practice. Practical exercises will be completed in an advanced motion platform jacking simulator.

• Planning of rigmoves, using relevant procedures and legislation
• Seabed / Soil Properties.
  • Seabed friction on legs.
  • Stuck leg(s).
• Preloading:
  • Site specific
  • Geo/Soil
• Maneuvering theory
• Person in Command (PIC)
• Basic Stability for jack-up
• Jacking systems
• Jetting system
• Raw water legs
• Rack Phase Difference (RPD):
  • RPD Program
  • Eliminate RPD
• Rapid penetration / Punch-through.
• Torque on legs.
• Max inclination of rig versus distance to platform.
• Crane operations during transit.
• Heavy lift operation
• Tow / Anchor-handling vessel operations
• Risk assessment.

To be able to:

• Move on to final location by anchors & start jacking
• Open location using 2 vessels.
• Pre-load and punch through
• Freeing legs
• RPD Issues
• Ship handling and rig moves in simulator.
• Communication / Teamwork between rig and A/H Vessels.
• Risk assessment.
• Emergency Response Scenario

The course is recommended for the following positions:

Operational personnel from drilling companies, including;

• Assistant Barge Engineers
• Barge Engineers
• Jacking Control Operators
• OIMs