Conference on FPSO Marine Operation and Maintenance

Introduction:

Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessels play a critical role in offshore oil and gas operations by combining production, processing, storage, and offloading functions in a single unit. Efficient operation and maintenance are essential to ensure asset longevity, safety, and regulatory compliance. This conference provides an in-depth knowledge on FPSO marine operations, focusing on maintenance strategies, hull integrity, inspection methodologies, and mooring system management. Participants will explore key technical aspects, classification society standards, and the latest advancements in digital inspection technologies.

Conference Objectives:

By the end of this conference , participants will be able to:

• Identify key methodologies for FPSO maintenance, inspection, and UWILD operations.

• Analyze corrosion prevention methods and hull integrity management.

• Evaluate FPSO repair strategies and structural maintenance planning.

• Assess mooring system configurations and their operational impact.

• Explore emergency procedures and risk management in FPSO operations.

Targeted Audience:

• FPSO Operations and Maintenance Engineers.

• Offshore Marine Superintendents.

• Asset Integrity and Inspection Specialists.

• Structural and Corrosion Engineers.

• Offshore Project Managers and Supervisors.

Conference Outline:

Unit 1:

FPSO Maintenance, Inspection, and UWILD (Underwater Inspection in Lieu of Dry-Docking):

• Techniques for underwater inspection based on TWI guidelines:

  • General visual inspection.

  • Close visual inspection (mooring chains, suction piles, risers, deep suction hose, BOW PLEM, MIDSHIPS PLEM).

  • Ultrasonic thickness measurement.

  • Non-destructive testing (NDT) methods.

• Classification society requirements (ABS, DNV, DNV GL, BV, CCS) and compliance standards.

• UWILD fundamentals and preventive periodic inspection methods:

  • Thickness measurements and NDT applications.

  • Tail shaft surveys.

  • Evaluation of underwater conditions.

  • Inspection of stern bearing, rudder bearings, sea suctions, and sea valves.

• Advances in intelligent inspection and machine learning (ML).

• Digital twin technology for FPSO maintenance.

Unit 2:

Hull Materials and Corrosion Management:

• Properties and selection of materials for FPSO hull structures.

• Mechanisms of corrosion in marine environments.

• Techniques for corrosion protection.

• Frameworks for implementing cathodic protection systems.

Unit 3:

Hull Maintenance and Repair Strategies:

• Planning for FPSO hull repairs and maintenance.

• Welding techniques and structural repair considerations.

• Strategies for optimizing hull maintenance and extending service life.

Unit 4:

FPSO Design and Mooring Systems:

• Types of FPSO hull configurations.

• Key elements of general arrangements.

• Mooring systems and their structural components.

• Turret mooring system functionality and integration.

• Swivel system operation and performance measures.

Unit 5:

Safety and Emergency Procedures:

• Control and Safety Systems.

• Fire Prevention and Emergency Response.

• Hazardous Process Fluids Management.

• Safety Instrumentation and Equipment Accessibility.

• Emergency Shutdown and Evacuation Plans.

• Electrical Safety and Compliance Measures.