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The examiner's report summarizes an exam given to students on topics relating to the offshore support industry. The exam consisted of 8 questions that assessed students' understanding of key terms, equipment used in offshore operations, charter party agreements, vessel selection considerations, and impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the industry. The report provides the questions asked and outlines what key points or level of understanding was expected in students' answers.

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Osi Examiners Report - Formatted

The examiner's report summarizes an exam given to students on topics relating to the offshore support industry. The exam consisted of 8 questions that assessed students' understanding of key terms, equipment used in offshore operations, charter party agreements, vessel selection considerations, and impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the industry. The report provides the questions asked and outlines what key points or level of understanding was expected in students' answers.

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EXAMINER’S REPORT

NOVEMBER 2021

OFFSHORE SUPPORT
INDUSTRY

Question 1

Explain FOUR of the following terms/acronyms.

i. AHC Crane
ii. FMEA
iii. ISM Code
iv. Knock for knock
v. OVID
vi. W2W

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Students should have a general understanding of each of the terms/acronyms:

i. AHC Crane
Active Heave Compensating Crane.
An overview of function and examples of it’s application were expected.

ii. FMEA
Failure Mode Effects Analysis.
Method aimed at identifying potential failures and their corresponding
outcomes.
Reference to application in DP systems expected.

iii. ISM Code


International Safety Management Code.
Ensuring an effective safety management system for shipboard operations.
Answer should include reference to: SMS; SMC; DOC; DPA; Safety Officer.
iv. Knock for knock
Answer should reference:
A reciprocal or mutual indemnity.
Mutual Hold Harmless agreement covering damage, personal injury, illness or
death.
Advantages due to large number of contractors/sub-contractors operating
offshore.

v. OVID
Offshore Vessel Inspection Database.
An inspection protocol for offshore vessels.

Answer should reference:


Operated by OCIMF.
Comparison with CMID.
Approved/accredited inspectors.

vi. W2W
Walk to Work.
Answer should reference:
Gangway access system.
Active motion compensation.
Leading manufacturers.

Question 2
Using diagrams to support your answer describe and identify the main features and
equipment of a modern Diving Support Vessel suitable for undertaking saturation diving
operations.
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Students were expected to produce a drawing of a Saturation Diving Support Vessel and the
sketch should provide sufficient detail to demonstrate understanding of the basic structure
and equipment incorporated in the vessel.
Features/equipment should include: Helideck, subsea cranes, ROV stations, moonpools,
saturation diving spread, substantial accommodation and a strengthened and extensive
clear deck.
Indicative hull dimensions would also be expected.
Question 3
BIMCO SUPPLYTIME 2005 is a charter party used within the offshore industry.
Select FIVE clauses you consider significant, discuss their relevance and any amendments
you might suggest explaining your reasons why.
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Marks were awarded for the rationale in selecting a particular clause as significant and its
relevance, the accuracy of describing the particular clause and the understanding
demonstrated with any amendments suggested.

Question 4
Offshore wind farms are constructed using both fixed and floating foundations. Describe
each of these concepts and contrast and compare the different type of construction,
support and service vessels that will be utilised by each type.
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A good answer will include details of:

Fixed and floating foundation units.


Application related to water depth.
Foundation fixing and mooring arrangements.
Size of windfarm foundations relative to oil and gas installations.
Size of turbines.
Requirements for construction vessels – height/weight of lifts etc.
HL vessel types - monhull; semi-sub; jack-up.
W2W systems
Vessel designations: CTV; SOVs
Question 5
Your exclusive client has requested a meeting to discuss the options relating to anchor
handling vessel specification selection for the forthcoming deployment of a semi-
submersible drilling rig from a sheltered shallow-water area to a harsh environment deep-
water location.
Prepare a briefing note for the meeting highlighting the key considerations which will be
evaluated as part of the vessel selection process.
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Briefing Note should demonstrate awareness of the considerable variation between
straightforward ‘in field’ tows in relatively shallow water, with potentially little change in
anchor scope between locations, and the requirements of extended tows to deep water
locations with complex anchor scopes.

Answer should reference:


Anchor scope arrangements – chain, wire, fibre rope, surface/sub-surface buoys
Vessel specification – Bollard Pull, BHP, ROV capability, accommodation capacity,
winch package, chain lockers, rope/pennant reels
Deck handling equipment.
Flexibility in propulsion arrangements.

Question 6
Use the world map provided to indicate areas where FPSOs are deployed. Describe the
operating concept of these vessels highlighting their advantages and disadvantages when
compared with other offshore installations.
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Key Areas were expected to include: West Africa, Brazil, UKCS/Norwegian Sea, SE Asia,
China, Australia

When describing advantages/disadvantages students were expected to demonstrate a


general
understanding of the FPSO concept and include:
Weathervaning
Remote locations/no pipeline infrastructure
Deep water/prohibitive cost of fixed installation
Field life/redeployment

Flexibility in marketing options


Operational/maintenance costs

No drilling derrick/need for separate well intervention/work-over vessels


Weather imposed operational constraints
Question 7

Describe the OSV spot, medium and long term charter markets; discuss their
advantages/disadvantages to both the charterer and owner.

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A good answer was expected to include:
Spot:
Volatile rates
Vessels hired only when required
Availability of vessels is unpredictable

Relationship building issues


Impact on HSE levels
Longer term charters:
Security of employment
Mortgage potential
Planning/budgeting
Relationship building/Development of operating standards

Question 8
Discuss how the effects of the COVID 19 pandemic have impacted on the offshore support
industry.
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Looking for understanding of current and recent events, effects and mitigation measures.
Broad macro effects and more detailed specific effects/measures should be covered.

Broader macro issues could include:


Extensive national lockdowns, travel restrictions, Chinese factories shut, oil price, oil
demand all effecting Global economic growth.
Compounding effects of China/US trade war, new emission regs.

Other issues could include:


Capex decisions of energy majors
E&P issues – quarantines/maintenance programmes
Crewing and Project Management issues.
Ameliorating measures:
Effectiveness of stimulus programmes.
Waiver/relaxation of some regulatory requirements.

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