Fundamentals of Offshore Project Planning and Execution

Target Audience:

  • Project engineers and managers in oil & gas or marine industries
  • Offshore construction, subsea, and field development professionals
  • New graduates and junior staff entering offshore operations

Course Objectives:

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the lifecycle of offshore projects from concept to close-out
  • Grasp the key components of subsea and marine project execution
  • Apply project planning, budgeting, and contract management principles
  • Prepare and execute offshore mobilization/demobilization plans
  • Mitigate operational risks and ensure effective job execution offshore

Module Highlight

Offshore Project Overview

  • Types of offshore projects (subsea tiebacks, platform installations, IRM)
  • Key phases: Conceptual, FEED, Detailed Design, Execution, Close-Out
  • Stakeholders and interfaces (Client, EPC, OEMs, Marine Contractors)
  • Typical project timeline and deliverables
  • Overview of marine and subsea infrastructure components
  • Case study: Lifecycle of a Deepwater field development

Subsea and Marine Project Fundamentals

  • Subsea architecture and field layout
  • Installation vessels and support fleets (DSV, CSV, Pipelayers, etc.)
  • ROV operations and intervention planning
  • Marine spread and logistics
  • Weather windows, METOCEAN data, and offshore constraints
  • Interfaces with drilling and topsides

Project Planning and Scheduling

  • Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
  • Planning tools and software (Primavera P6, MS Project)
  • Schedule development and critical path analysis
  • Integration of engineering, procurement, and construction timelines
  • Milestone tracking and performance indicators
  • Float, delays, and recovery planning

Budgeting and Cost Control

  • Offshore project cost drivers (vessels, personnel, equipment, risk)
  • Budget development and cost breakdown structures (CBS)
  • CAPEX vs OPEX considerations
  • Cost estimation techniques
  • Change management and variation orders
  • Cost tracking, forecasting, and reporting

Contracting Strategies and Risk Allocation

  • Contract types (Lump Sum, Reimbursable, EPIC, Subcontracting)
  • Roles of operators, contractors, and vendors
  • Bid and tender processes
  • Contract terms: liability, indemnity, schedule, payment
  • Risk allocation and insurance
  • Claims and dispute resolution

Mobilization and Offshore Execution Planning

  • Pre-mobilization checklists and documentation
  • Loadout planning, vessel readiness, and marine assurance
  • Personnel mobilization and offshore certifications
  • SIMOPS, bridging documents, and interface planning
  • Execution plan and daily progress tracking
  • Permit to work (PTW), toolbox talks, and safety briefings

Job Execution and Operations Monitoring

  • Offshore operations workflow and reporting
  • Managing vessel operations, ROVs, divers, and deck activities
  • Contingency planning and real-time problem-solving
  • Coordination with onshore project team
  • Daily Progress Reports (DPRs), Lookahead planning
  • Ensuring compliance with HSE and QA/QC standards

Demobilization and Project Close-Out

  • Post-job activities and lessons learned
  • Demobilization of marine spread and personnel
  • Equipment returns and customs clearance
  • As-built documentation and final reporting
  • Risk allocation and insurance
  • Close-out meetings and performance reviews
  • Handover to operations or maintenance
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