Rig Move Coordination
Course Overview
This advanced three-day programme covers the complex logistics of planning and executing rig moves in the African oil and gas sector. Rig moves are among the most challenging and high-stakes logistics operations, requiring precise coordination of heavy-lift equipment, marine transport, regulatory approvals, and multiple specialist contractors.
Participants will learn the end-to-end rig move planning process including route surveys, equipment mobilisation, marine vessel chartering, port logistics, and the regulatory compliance requirements for moving drilling rigs across African maritime jurisdictions. The programme covers both offshore and onshore rig move scenarios.
Case studies from rig moves in West African offshore fields, Mozambican gas operations, and South African inland drilling programmes provide practical context for the theoretical content.
Who Should Attend
- Oil and gas logistics coordinators managing rig move operations
- Marine logistics professionals in the offshore energy sector
- Project cargo managers handling heavy-lift and rig move shipments
- Port and maritime authorities regulating rig move activities
- Supply chain managers at drilling and exploration companies
Learning Outcomes
- Plan and coordinate complete rig move operations from mobilisation to demobilisation
- Manage heavy-lift logistics including equipment selection and crane operations
- Coordinate marine transport for offshore rig moves including vessel chartering
- Navigate the regulatory approvals required for rig moves across African jurisdictions
- Manage rig move risks including weather, equipment failure, and schedule disruption
Course Modules
Rig Move Planning & Methodology
Rig move types, planning methodology, route surveys, risk assessment, and the rig move project management lifecycle.
Heavy-Lift & Marine Operations
Heavy-lift equipment selection, crane operations, marine vessel types, towing operations, and positioning for offshore rig moves.
Regulatory & Stakeholder Management
Maritime permits, port clearances, customs requirements, environmental approvals, and managing the multi-contractor rig move team.
Course Details
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