Personnel Qualifications for Mobile Offshore Drilling Unit Operations

Abstract

This paper is based on a study performed to delineate the personnel training and qualification needs for the operations of mobile offshore drilling units (MODUs). These units are used in exploratory drilling for petroleum resources in offshore lands. The study involved a systems task analysis, backed up by a field survey, conducted with government and industry cooperation. A data base was created consisting of structured task descriptions of MODU operations and the skills and knowledge needed to perform each task. The training and experience implications of each task were then considered in relation to the typical MODU personnel organization, personnel sources and characteristics, and the history and trends in personnel selection and training in offshore industry.

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