OIM/BS/BCO Licensing Training Course

1. Introduction to Offshore Installation Management

1.1 OIM Role and Responsibilities

• OIM authority and accountability including (installation command, safety leadership, operational oversight)

• Regulatory framework including (Safety Case Regulations, PFEER, offshore legislation)

• Installation management including (personnel management, resource allocation, operational planning)

• Safety leadership including (safety culture, behavioral safety, performance monitoring)

• Introduction to OPITO standards and BOSIET requirements for offshore personnel

1.2 Offshore Installation Types

• Fixed installations including (platforms, rigs, production facilities)

• Mobile installations including (MODUs, jack-ups, semi-submersibles, drillships)

• Floating installations including (FPSOs, FSOs, tension leg platforms)

• Installation characteristics including (personnel capacity, operational capabilities, safety systems)

• Installation lifecycle including (design, construction, installation, operations, decommissioning)

2. Barge Supervisor Fundamentals

2.1 Marine Operations Management

• Barge operations including (positioning, anchoring, cargo operations, personnel transfer)

• Marine coordination including (vessel traffic, support vessels, supply operations)

• Weather operations including (weather routing, operational limits, emergency procedures)

• Cargo handling including (lifting operations, deck cargo, hazardous materials)

• Port operations including (berthing, cargo loading, customs clearance)

2.2 Barge Safety and Navigation

• Navigation safety including (collision avoidance, traffic separation, anchor watch)

• Stability and loading including (load planning, trim optimization, stability verification)

• Marine pollution prevention including (MARPOL compliance, waste management, spill response)

• Emergency response including (man overboard, fire emergency, abandon vessel)

• Communication systems including (radio procedures, distress signals, coordination)

3. Basic Offshore Safety Officer Duties

3.1 Safety Management Systems

• Safety Case Regulations implementation including (safety case preparation, demonstration, review)

• Safety management systems including (policies, procedures, performance monitoring)

• Risk assessment including (hazard identification, risk analysis, control measures)

• Permit to work systems including (work permits, isolation procedures, safety controls)

• Safety performance including (KPIs, benchmarking, continuous improvement)

3.2 Emergency Response Management

• Emergency procedures including (emergency response plans, muster procedures, evacuation)

• Emergency equipment including (firefighting systems, lifesaving appliances, communication)

• Emergency coordination including (emergency teams, external agencies, rescue coordination)

• Crisis management including (incident command, decision making, stakeholder communication)

• Business continuity including (operational recovery, damage assessment, resumption)

4. Regulatory Compliance and Legal Framework

4.1 Offshore Legislation

• Health and Safety at Work Act including (duties, responsibilities, enforcement)

• PFEER (Prevention of Fire and Explosion, and Emergency Response) including (fire safety, explosion prevention, emergency response)

• Safety Case Regulations including (major accident hazards, safety management, demonstration)

• Environmental legislation including (environmental protection, pollution prevention, waste management)

• Maritime legislation including (SOLAS, MARPOL, STCW, MLC)

4.2 Regulatory Authorities

• Competent authorities including (HSE, MCA, environmental agencies)

• Regulatory interfaces including (inspections, enforcement, compliance verification)

• Regulatory reporting including (incident reporting, performance reporting, compliance reporting)

• Certification requirements including (installation certificates, personnel certificates, system approvals)

• International standards including (ISO standards, industry codes, best practices)

5. Safety Leadership and Culture Development

5.1 Safety Leadership Principles

• Leadership competencies including (vision, communication, decision making, accountability)

• Safety culture including (shared values, attitudes, behaviors, performance)

• Behavioral safety including (observation programs, feedback systems, coaching)

• Safety performance including (leading indicators, lagging indicators, trend analysis)

• Change management including (safety implications, risk assessment, communication)

5.2 Personnel Management

• Crew management including (competency assessment, training, performance management)

• Communication including (briefings, meetings, feedback, consultation)

• Motivation including (recognition, engagement, empowerment, development)

• Conflict resolution including (mediation, problem solving, team building)

• Welfare management including (accommodation, catering, recreation, medical care)

6. Risk Assessment and Management

6.1 Risk Assessment Methodologies

• Hazard identification including (HAZID, what-if analysis, checklist analysis)

• Risk analysis including (qualitative analysis, quantitative analysis, bow-tie analysis)

• Risk evaluation including (risk matrices, ALARP demonstration, risk ranking)

• Risk control including (hierarchy of controls, barrier management, verification)

• Risk monitoring including (performance indicators, auditing, review)

6.2 Major Accident Hazards

• Fire and explosion including (ignition sources, fire triangle, explosion prevention)

• Structural failure including (structural integrity, load management, inspection)

• Loss of well control including (blowout prevention, well control, emergency response)

• Marine hazards including (collision, grounding, severe weather, structural damage)

• Occupational hazards including (falls, crushing, toxic exposure, confined spaces)

7. Emergency Response and Crisis Management

7.1 Emergency Planning

• Emergency response philosophy including (response strategy, resource allocation, coordination)

• Emergency scenarios including (fire, explosion, structural collapse, marine emergency)

• Response procedures including (initial response, escalation, external assistance)

• Evacuation planning including (escape routes, muster areas, evacuation methods)

• Recovery planning including (business continuity, damage assessment, restoration)

7.2 Emergency Response Implementation

• Incident command system including (command structure, roles, coordination)

• Emergency response teams including (emergency response team, first aid team, firefighting team)

• Communication during emergencies including (internal communication, external communication, media relations)

• Decision making including (situation assessment, option evaluation, decision implementation)

• Post-emergency activities including (debriefing, investigation, lessons learned)

8. Permit to Work Systems

8.1 Permit Systems Management

• Permit types including (hot work, confined space, working at height, electrical work)

• Permit procedures including (application, assessment, authorization, monitoring)

• Isolation procedures including (mechanical isolation, electrical isolation, verification)

• Gas testing including (atmospheric monitoring, gas detection, safe levels)

• Permit coordination including (simultaneous operations, interface management, monitoring)

8.2 Work Control and Monitoring

• Work planning including (job safety analysis, method statements, resource allocation)

• Work supervision including (competency verification, monitoring, compliance)

• Safety controls including (barriers, safeguards, monitoring systems)

• Work completion including (permit closure, area reinstatement, documentation)

• Performance monitoring including (permit compliance, system effectiveness, improvement)

9. Incident Investigation and Learning

9.1 Incident Investigation Process

• Investigation principles including (systematic approach, root cause analysis, evidence collection)

• Investigation team including (team selection, roles, competencies)

• Evidence collection including (physical evidence, witness interviews, documentation)

• Root cause analysis including (causal factors, underlying causes, organizational factors)

• Investigation reporting including (findings, recommendations, action plans)

9.2 Learning and Improvement

• Lessons learned including (sharing mechanisms, databases, communication)

• Corrective actions including (action planning, implementation, verification)

• Preventive actions including (proactive measures, system improvements, risk reduction)

• Performance monitoring including (trending, benchmarking, KPIs)

• Continuous improvement including (management review, system updates, best practices)

10. Environmental Management

10.1 Environmental Protection

• Environmental legislation including (environmental permits, discharge consents, waste regulations)

• Environmental management systems including (ISO 14001, environmental procedures, monitoring)

• Pollution prevention including (waste minimization, emission control, spill prevention)

• Environmental monitoring including (air quality, water quality, waste tracking)

• Environmental reporting including (discharge reporting, waste reporting, compliance reporting)

10.2 Waste Management

• Waste classification including (hazardous waste, non-hazardous waste, radioactive waste)

• Waste minimization including (source reduction, reuse, recycling)

• Waste treatment including (onshore treatment, offshore treatment, disposal)

• Waste documentation including (waste tracking, manifests, certificates)

• Regulatory compliance including (duty of care, permits, inspections)

11. Marine Operations and Interface Management

11.1 Marine Coordination

• Vessel operations including (positioning, anchor handling, supply operations)

• Personnel transfer including (helicopter operations, boat transfers, gangway operations)

• Cargo operations including (crane operations, deck cargo, material handling)

• Weather operations including (weather monitoring, operational limits, contingency planning)

• Marine traffic including (vessel scheduling, coordination, conflict resolution)

11.2 Interface Management

• Contractor management including (contractor selection, interface agreements, performance monitoring)

• Service provider coordination including (helicopter services, supply vessels, emergency services)

• Shore base coordination including (logistics, personnel, emergency support)

• Regulatory interface including (inspections, reporting, compliance verification)

• Stakeholder management including (communication, expectations, relationship management)

12. Competency and Training Management

12.1 Competency Assessment

• Competency frameworks including (core competencies, role-specific competencies, assessment criteria)

• Assessment methods including (knowledge assessment, practical assessment, behavioral assessment)

• Competency records including (training records, assessment records, certification)

• Competency maintenance including (refresher training, ongoing assessment, revalidation)

• Competency gaps including (gap analysis, training needs, development planning)

12.2 Training Management

• Training needs analysis including (job requirements, skill gaps, regulatory requirements)

• Training delivery including (classroom training, e-learning, on-the-job training)

• Training effectiveness including (evaluation methods, feedback, improvement)

• Certification management including (certificate tracking, renewal, compliance)

• Training records including (individual records, compliance tracking, reporting)

13. Performance Management and Monitoring

13.1 Performance Measurement

• Key performance indicators including (safety KPIs, operational KPIs, environmental KPIs)

• Data collection including (performance data, trend analysis, benchmarking)

• Performance reporting including (management reports, regulatory reports, stakeholder reports)

• Performance review including (management review, performance meetings, action planning)

• Continuous improvement including (performance targets, improvement initiatives, best practices)

13.2 Audit and Assurance

• Internal auditing including (audit planning, audit execution, audit reporting)

• External auditing including (regulatory inspections, third-party audits, certification audits)

• Management of change including (change procedures, risk assessment, verification)

• Document control including (document management, version control, distribution)

• Records management including (record keeping, retention, retrieval)

14. Technology and Digital Systems

14.1 Safety Technology

• Safety systems including (fire and gas systems, emergency shutdown, alarm management)

• Monitoring systems including (real-time monitoring, data analytics, predictive maintenance)

• Communication systems including (radio systems, satellite communication, emergency communication)

• Navigation systems including (GPS, radar, AIS, collision avoidance)

• Digital technologies including (digital twins, IoT, artificial intelligence)

14.2 Information Management

• Data management including (data collection, data analysis, data security)

• Information systems including (management systems, reporting systems, databases)

• Cybersecurity including (cyber threats, security measures, incident response)

• Digital transformation including (automation, digitalization, innovation)

• Technology integration including (system integration, interoperability, standards)

15. HSE in Offshore Operations

• Process safety management including (major accident hazards, safety barriers, performance monitoring)

• Occupational health and safety including (health surveillance, occupational hygiene, wellness programs)

• Environmental protection including (environmental impact, pollution prevention, biodiversity protection)

• Emergency response including (emergency preparedness, response capabilities, recovery planning)

• Safety culture including (leadership commitment, employee engagement, continuous learning)

16. Quality Assurance and Standards

• Quality management systems including (ISO 9001, quality procedures, document control)

• Management systems integration including (integrated management systems, system alignment, synergies)

• Standards compliance including (international standards, industry codes, regulatory requirements)

• Certification management including (system certification, personnel certification, equipment certification)

• Continuous improvement including (management review, corrective actions, performance enhancement)

17. Case Studies & Group Discussions

• Regional offshore operations from Middle East waters including (challenging environments, cultural considerations, regulatory frameworks)

• Complex emergency scenarios including (major accidents, evacuation procedures, crisis management)

• Leadership challenges including (decision making under pressure, stakeholder management, cultural diversity)

• Regulatory compliance scenarios including (inspection management, non-compliance resolution, improvement planning)

• The importance of proper training in developing competent offshore installation managers and safety leaders