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Offshore Oil Rigs and Platforms

Offshore oil rigs and platforms are enormous structures set up in the middle of oceans and lakes to drill beneath the earth's surface for crude oil. Ask questions about rigs and platforms — some of the largest movable man-made structures in the world — in this category.

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How can one set up an offshore company?

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Setting up an offshore company typically involves several steps, though the specifics can vary depending on the jurisdiction chosen and the type of company being formed. Here's a general overview of the process:

  1. Choose Jurisdiction: Select a jurisdiction with favorable regulations and tax benefits.
  2. Name Your Company: Choose a unique name for your company.
  3. Appoint Directors/Shareholders**: Decide on directors and shareholders.**
  4. Hire a Registered Agent: They handle local representation.
  5. Draft Documents: Prepare formation documents.
  6. File Documents: Submit to the government authority.
  7. Get Licenses: Obtain necessary permits.
  8. Open Bank Accounts: Establish accounts in the company's name.
  9. Stay Compliant: Fulfill ongoing requirements.
  10. Seek Professional Advice: Consult legal and financial experts for guidance.

It's essential to conduct thorough research and seek professional guidance throughout the process to ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements and to maximize the benefits of setting up an offshore company.

What is the function swivel in drilling rig?

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the swivel has three functions:

-to conduct drilling mud

-to cease the rotary movement

-to sustain

How do you get the drilling unit in hammer ball?

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how do you drilling unit in

Hammer Ball

What is an offshore column of rock that was once connected to mainland?

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rocks that are offshore. cheating on your homework I see

Is an oil production platform renewable?

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No, an oil production platform is not renewable. It is used to extract finite fossil fuel resources from the earth and is not a sustainable or renewable source of energy. Renewable energy sources include solar, wind, hydro, and geothermal power.

Do oil rig offshore workers pay tax on there pay?

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it depends on your job function.

oil rig "offshore" workers can be anyone from cooks & bakers (lower pay) or roustabouts (mid-pay) or rig supervisors (top pay).

as an oil rig worker myself, at the mid to high end range (I work with positioning the rig on exact locations for drilling), I make about US$110,000 tax free for 6 months work.

see you offshore!

What does a tool pusher get paid on a oil rig?

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joiners are roughly on 200-230 a day depends on company

How many people typically working on an oil rig?

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They vary depending on what kind they are. Some could have 2-3 or 200-300! ☺☻☺

What qualifications do you need to work on the oil rigs?

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The range of jobs on oil rigs, skilled and professional, are vast.

I would say that mechanical, electrical or engineering types of certificates, diplomas and degrees justify most positions on oil rigs. These would cover jobs such as: Supervisors, managers, mechanical and electrical engineers, drillers, tool-pushers and roughnecks, fitters, welders and boilermakers, mechanical maintenance personnel, riggers, diesel mechanics, rig mechanics, compressor technicians, crane operators, etc. There are also roustabouts or deckhands which are usually skilled or semiskilled personnel and function as cleaners, assistants and general tasks on a rig.

Qualifications in Oil and Petrochemical areas account for many positions on an oil rig for operators and subsurface engineers. Geological qualifications also account for some oil rig positions like mud engineers and mud loggers. As safety and environmental protection is a huge responsibility on oil rigs, qualifications in that area could get you a job on an oil rig. Deep water scuba divers are also employed by oil rigs, although this career is not advised for too many years as it takes its toll on the human body. Doctors and paramedics are important and can be found on any large rig. If its a small manned platform, the doctor will only be a short trip away by boat. Personnel with IT diplomas are found on rigs too.

There are also the chefs and cooking and catering type certification is required. Cleaners that keep the living quarters, offices, galley and bathrooms clean, wash the washing, empty and sort garbage also make up an important part of the rig personnel. Without them, no one would want to work there.

Oil rigs mostly seek personnel already experienced in offshore work or trained specifically for offshore operations. The reason for this is because of the busy and schedule and hazardous environment on rigs. It makes it hard to look after inexperienced people, but this is not always the case. You have to start somewhere.. Experience is crucial though. Needless to say, oil companies are extremely good at QHSE (Quality, Health, Safety, Environment) management and incident prevention these days.

If you are interested in working in an oil rig and want to know the qualifications needed to do so, there are some to factor in. Depending on the type of job, you may need a college degree. Some labor jobs you do not need any kind of skills and can be trained.

What oil rig companies hire felons?

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My felony was over 7 years ago and halliburton did not hire me..

What are the names of BP's oil rigs in the North Sea?

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Marlin; Atlantis; thunder horse; Holstein; Mad Dog

Where are most oil rigs located?

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In the United States, the oil rigs that operate offshore are typically too far away to see. There are many work over or drilling rigs in the Texas, Oklahoma and California but they may only be active in one place for a short time.

I have flown over the Gulf Coast, and seen from the air what appears to be oil rigs, but they may have been producing platforms.

It is far easier to see the pumping units, (pumpjacks) as they are very common in Bakersfield, California.

How do oil rigs damage the environment?

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It Could Cause The Marine Life To Die Off.

Especially If The Oil Rig Leaks Then All The Habitats Of The Animals Will Get Lost And The Animals Will Die.

Where can you find oil?

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Oil is found in the ground you can also find it in doms armpit

How do you make stop motion rigs?

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well all u gotta do is take a few of of your toys and make it look like their fighting

the way you do that is by taking snapshots of your toys at different angles so for instance your toy could be standing up straight and then you'll position his arm and take another picture just keep putting your toy in any different positions you want but remember to take pictures of it for each movement. after that just put all the pictures in movie maker. and walla you got stop motion. if you wanna know more about it just ask another question and I'll be happy to answer.considering im bored at home. but anyways have fun stop motioning.

What is tender assisted drilling rig?

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TADs were the rig of choice in the 1950s and early 1960s in the GOM for development drilling off fixed platforms. However, the monohull tenders tended to lose location with mooring failures during storms. This occurrence, along with severe motions of the tender, resulted in their losing favor, except for use in very mild or benign environments, such as in the Far East and West Africa. There are about 25 TADs in existence today, with most being monohull tenders. Four are semi tenders and offer the motion characteristics to drill in mild to somewhat severe environments. The TAD advantage is that its DES is relatively lightweight, one-quarter to one-fifth the weight and one-third the space of a standard platform rig. Most TADs carry the DES on the tender hull and are self-erecting, so no workboat or derrick barge is required. They are particularly attractive for situations in which there is an old platform with reduced load-carry ability and/or space, such as when a platform was drilled with a standard platform rig and then production equipment was loaded onto the platform, thus eliminating space and load-carry capacity. It is not unusual for a platform to deteriorate with age and then be unable to hold up a standard platform rig when additional wells need to be drilled. The TAD is an option for this situation. Of course, if the platform is in jackup water depth range, the jackup may also do the drilling if its cantilever can reach the well centers with adequate load capacity and if there are no incompatible spud can holes and/or a severe punch-through condition.

For spars and TLPs in deep water where weight and space are at an absolute premium, TADs, particularly semi TADs with their lightweight DES, have significant advantages in some cases over a modular platform rig. This is usually true for spars and TLPs with > 9 or 10 wells up to a maximum of ≈ 24 wells. For spars and TLPs with < 9 or 10 wells, their load and space availability are too small for any type of platform rig or DES, and those with > 24 wells are large enough to support a modular platform rig without a large weight and space penalty assuming all other factors are equal.

Semi TADs also have the advantage of acting as construction barges for platforms that are commissioning production equipment. Their large rig-up crane, open decks where the DES is stored and transported, accommodations, and general facilities offer a relatively inexpensive construction platform compared with a construction derrick barge.

Why would anyone want to use a TAD? They may be particularly attractive for standard platforms in water depths over jackup-rig rating and where space and/or load limits are a major factor, for deepwater spars and TLPs with the right number of wells, and for any platform where weight and space for long ERW are limited. Generally, a TAD costs more than a platform rig, especially the modular type, but they are a very attractive option for certain situations.

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What is hobble used for in drilling?

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Hold up the elevators to trip in the hole.

What does OIL RIG stand for?

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Oxidation is loss, reduction is gain

What are the work of a roustabout in the rig?

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what is the job of roustabout in the rig