Introduction to Floating Production, Storage and Offloading Vessels (FPSO) – Design, Operations & Decommissioning

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Explain the role of FPSOs and related hosts in field development across the lifecycle—from appraisal to lay-up and recycling—in shallow and deep water.
• Differentiate and justify the choice between FPSO/FSO, semisubmersible and fixed platforms for given metocean, reservoir and logistics constraints.
• Apply basic hydrodynamics to estimate motions and loads, and interpret model/tank-test results for open and sheltered waters.
• Outline FPSO delivery routes—conversion versus new build—including tanker screening, yard selection and critical work packages.
• Describe turret and mooring systems and explain export/offtake arrangements and key design trade-offs.
• Read and interpret simple PFDs and identify major topsides systems (separation, gas compression, produced-water treatment, gas injection) and their interfaces.
• Summarise safety and environmental hazards and the regulatory framework (flag/coastal state, IMO) including the role of classification societies.
• Detail FPSO start-up, routine operations and special inspections (in-water, subsea, mooring, well).

This course is intended for:

• Organizations:
  • FPSO build & conversion shipyards; offshore oil-rig building yards; offshore vessel-building yards; offshore construction companies; subcontractors; offshore equipment vendors; offshore service providers; classification societies; marine & offshore SMEs personnel.
• Roles/Functions (FPSO conversion & new-build):
  • Design & engineering; planning; procurement; project management; engineering production; vessel construction; quality control; equipment & vessel surveys; commercial; commissioning; project administration.
• Also suitable for non-engineers:
  • Insurance brokers; legal and financial professionals; government bodies/regulators.

• Basic

This course employs case studies, multimedia, and expert insights to illustrate FPSO design, operations, and regulatory requirements. Participants will engage in discussions and real-world examples to enhance their understanding of FPSO systems and offshore production processes.

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