This is the introductory course for the offshore personnel requiring basic knowledge of offshore units’ stability calculations and ballast control operations. The typical target group for the MOU/MODU Stability training includes Offshore Installation Manager (OIM), Barge Supervisors, Ballast Control Operators, etc. Course is developed in compliance with IMO Resolution A 1079 (28).

Objective:

After the successful completion of the of the MOU/MODU Stability training participants will possess a clear understanding of stability aspects of MOU as well as Mobile Offshore Drilling Units; recognize dangers connected with the potential loss of buoyancy and will be able to provide an adequate response to the loss of stability of MOU/MODU in case of emergency.

Course content:

• Introduction, basic notions and definitions;
• Forces and moments;
• Theory of stability, static and dynamic stability;
• Geometry of offshore unit;
• Transverse stability at small angles;
• Longitudinal stability;
• Hydrostatical tables and manuals;
• Ballast control;
• Loss of stability and emergency response;
• Exercises.

Target Audience: Offshore personnel, mainly OIMs, Barge Supervisor, BCO, Consultants and so on.

Pre-requisites: None.

Duration: 2 – 5 days.

Note: US residents should note that this course complies with the stability training requirements of 46CFR 11.470(b)(2)(i) for national office certification as OIM Unrestricted; 11.470(d)(2)(i) as OIM Surface Units on Location; 11.472 (a)(2)(i) as Barge Supervisor; and 11.474(a)(2)(1) as Ballast Control Operator.
The MODU Stability Course is also a pre-requisite for obtaining an endorsement as Offshore Installation Manager (OIM), Barge Supervisor or Ballast Control Operator.