Rig Intake

The rig intake process will be based on technical conditions and requirements, include evaluation of management systems, maintenance systems, operational- and organizational requirements, training and competence, and historical performance and conditions, with emphasis on aspects with high risk or influence on Health, Safety and Environment.

The extent and detail level of verification and inspection activities to be carried out, are dependent on both the actual MODU’s (and Contractor’s) former operational experience from the Norwegian Continental Shelf, as well as the operator's knowledge and experience with the Contractor/MODU.

Rig evaluation

VTC Offshore has an extensive checklist and experience to verify technical requirements for MODU.

The list consist of more than 1500 check points and is deviated into following main groups:

Overall system
BOP and BOP Control System
Marine system, Anchor handling, Position Keeping
Electrical Systems
Drilling and completion equipment
Maintenance Management
Lifting Equipment, Operations
Health Safety and Environment
DROPS
AoC, Compliance Measurement
Training and Competence
Safety system, ESD, F&G, Communication
Company’s subcontractors equipment
Other requirements such as HPHT/ Deep water/ Winterized operation-equipment and systems, wireline operations

Rig verifications and Acceptance testing

Based on experiences from our many rig intakes VTC Offshore has developed an efficient method to perform rig intake activities.

Activities performed prior to the operations

Rig Acceptance Process
Planning of the Rig Acceptance
Third Party Equipment / Contract
Review and acceptance of HSE & Technical Capabilities
Verification & Inspection according to a rig specific plan
Previous performance and down-time records

Activities performed during the operations

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