Ballast Control Operator’s Course
Prerequisite for a United States Coast Guard Offshore Installation Manager, Barge Supervisor, or Ballast Control Operator license for personnel working on Mobile Offshore Drilling Units (MODU)
The “Stability and Ballast Control for Mobile Offshore Drilling Units” Course is being offered Gulf Coast Training Technologies as a prerequisite for a United States Coast Guard Offshore Installation Manager, Barge Supervisor, or Ballast Control Operator license for personnel working on Mobile Offshore Drilling Units (MODU) This course will teach stability principles of both Jack-up type Units and Semi-submersible Mobile Offshore Drilling Units to personnel serving aboard these type vessels.
Goal
Upon successful completion of Gulf Coast Training Technologies aforementioned course, the student will: understand initial stability theory, be able to calculate moments and centers of gravity, calculate draft, list and trim, and understand the concepts of free surface effect. Also, this course will utilize the “Coastal Driller” MOM to emphasize the use of operation manuals in the daily stability operations of a Jackup MODU, and the “Deep Driller” operating manual for operations on board a Semi-submersible MODU. Additionally, roleplaying students will offer insight to effective countermeasures into worst-case and damage Surface Units & Active scenarios for both types of units.CERTIFICATES NEEDED FOR MODU
- Advance Fire Fighting (AFF).
- Proficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue Boats (PSCRB).
- Personnel Safety & Social Responsibilities (PSSR).
- Medical First Aid (MFA).
- Personal Survival Techniques (PST).
- Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting (FPFF).
- Elementary First Aid (EFA).
- Advanced First Aid (AFA).
- Helicopter underwater escape training (HUET).
OR
- TROPICAL BASIC OFFSHORE SAFETY INDUCTION & EMERGENCY TRAINING (T – BOSIET).
- TROPICAL FURTHER OFFSHORE EMERGENCY TRAINING (T – FOET).
ANY ONE OF THE ABOVE MENTIONED CERTIFICATE
AND
- PASSPORT
- C D C
MODU COURSE SYLLABUS
| DAY | TIME | SCHEDULE | SUBJECT AREA |
|---|---|---|---|
| ONE | 0.5 HR | 0700 – 0730 | (0) Registration and Orientation |
| 2.5 HRS | 0730 – 1000 | (1) Initial Stability Theory, (classroom lecture/written exercises) | |
| 0.25 HR | 1000 – 1015 | Break | |
| 1.75 HRS | 1015 – 1200 | (1) Initial Stability Theory – Continued (classroom lecture/written exercises) | |
| 1.0 HR | 1200 – 1300 | Lunch | |
| 2.0 HRS | 1300 – 1500 | (2) Calculations of Moments & Centers of Gravity (Classroom lecture/written exercises) | |
| 0.25 HR | 1500 – 1515 | Break | |
| 1.75 HRS | 1515 – 1700 | (2) Calculations of Moments & Center of Gravity /Introduction to Load Form (Continued) | |
| 1700 – 1800 | Optional Study Period with Instructor | ||
| DAY | TIME | SCHEDULE | SUBJECT AREA |
|---|---|---|---|
| TWO | 2.25 HRS | 0730 – 0945 | (3) Draft, List, & Trim (Classroom lecture, written exercises) |
| 0.25 HR | 0945 – 1000 | Break | |
| 2.0 HRS | 1000 – 1200 | (4) Free Surface Effect (Classroom lecture, written exercises) | |
| 1.0 HR | 1200 – 1300 | Lunch | |
| 1.0 HR | 1300 – 1400 | (5) Semi-submersible Operations Manual/Introductory Overview (Deep Driller) | |
| 1.0 HR | 1400 – 1500 | (6) Deep Driller Lecture/Written Exercises – Hydrostatic Tables, Tank Tables, Piping Systems & Mooring | |
| 0.25 HR | 1500 – 1515 | Break | |
| 1.75 HRS | 1515 – 1700 | (6) Deep Driller Lecture/Written Exercises – Hydrostatic Tables, Tank Tables, Piping Systems & Mooring | |
| 1700 – 1800 | Optional Study Period with Instructor | ||
| DAY | TIME | SCHEDULE | SUBJECT AREA |
|---|---|---|---|
| THREE | 2.25 HRS | 0730 – 0945 | (7) Effect of Weight, Ballast, & Free Surface on Stability (Deep Driller Load Form Exercises) |
| 0.25 HR | 0945 – 1000 | Break | |
| 2.0 HRS | 1000 – 1200 | (7) Effect of Weight, Ballast, & Free Surface on Stability (Deep Driller Load Form Exercises) cont. | |
| 1.0 HR | 1200 – 1300 | Lunch | |
| 1.0 HR | 1300 – 1400 | (8) | |
| 1.0 HR | 1400 – 1500 | (9) | |
| 0.25 HR | 1500 – 1515 | Break | |
| 1.75 HRS | 1515 – 1700 | (9) | |
| 1700 – 1800 | Optional Study Period with Instructor | ||
| DAY | TIME | SCHEDULE | SUBJECT AREA |
|---|---|---|---|
| FOUR | 2.25 HRS | 0730 – 0945 | (10) |
| 0.25 HR | 0945 – 1000 | Break | |
| 2.0 HRS | 1000 – 1200 | (10) | |
| 1.0 HR | 1200 – 1300 | Lunch | |
| 1.0 HR | 1300 – 1400 | (11) Storm Survival Preparations – Coastal Driller (Lecture/Written Exercise) | |
| 1.0 HR | 1400 – 1500 | (12) Storm Survival Preparations – Deep Driller (Lecture/Written Exercise) | |
| 0.25 HR | 1500 – 1515 | Break | |
| 0.75 HR | 1515 – 1600 | (13) Damage Stability & Damage Control – Coastal Driller (Lecture/Written Exercise) | |
| 1.0 HR | 1600 – 1700 | (14) Damage Stability & Damage Control – Deep Driller (Lecture/Written Exercise) | |
| 1700 – 1800 | Optional Study Period with instructor | ||
| DAY | TIME | SCHEDULE | SUBJECT AREA |
|---|---|---|---|
| FIVE | 2.25 HRS | 0730 – 0945 | (15) Worst Case Scenarios – (Role Playing/Written Exercise) |
| 0.25 HR | 0945 – 1000 | Break | |
| 1.0 HR | 1000 – 1100 | (15) Worst Case Scenarios – (Role Playing/Written Exercise) cont. | |
| 1.0 HR | 1100 – 1200 | (15) Worst Case Scenarios – “Ocean Ranger Disaster” Video | |
| 1.0 HR | 1200 – 1300 | Lunch | |
| 1.0 HR | 1300 – 1400 | (16) Course Review/Instructor Critiques | |
| 1.0 HR | 1400 – 1500 | Final Examination, Part I – Load Form Calculations | |
| 0.25 HR | 1500 – 1515 | Break | |
| 1.75 HRS | 1515 – 1700 | Final Examination, Part II – Multiple Choice Questions | |
Good Overall Experience. Knowledge Instructor and Friendly Staff. For My Stability Course.
Appreciated the teamof Gulf Coast with regards to Course booking, conducting course and finalexam. I will recommend this institute to my colleague. Thanks to Capt.Aarthik ”.Suresh Modayil OommenBarge Engineer
All instructor were passionate about the course. Their practical approach made it easy grasp knowledge about Jack up. All doubts were cleared before any query made, course material could be improved by adding new slides and videos to make material more interesting.
Review for GCTT MumbaiI recently attended the Stability & Ballast Control for Mobile Offshore Drilling Units course at GCTT Mumbai, and it was an excellent experience.The study materials provided were comprehensive and well-structured, making it easy to follow along and revisit key concepts later. The instructor was highly knowledgeable and demonstrated a deep understanding of the subject. What stood out the most was the instructor’s ability to clarify even the most complex topics with ease and patience, ensuring that every doubt was addressed thoroughly.The staff at GCTT Mumbai were extremely professional, friendly, and helpful, creating a positive learning environment throughout the course. Additionally, the Managing Director involvement and leadership were evident in the smooth organization and the overall quality of the training program.The course not only enhanced my theoretical knowledge but also provided practical insights that are highly applicable to real-world scenarios. I highly recommend GCTT Mumbai to anyone seeking professional training in offshore operations.
Appreciating the whole team of Gulf Coast for their wonderful supports from course booking till handing over certificates. Course coordinator Miss Farheen, office staffs, Instructor Capt. Arthik & Principal Capt. Mann all are very helpful, and they made this course an exciting experience. Instructor and Principal handled the subject to make sure that the participant gets a very good knowledge to manage their installations in a professional way.Suresh ModayilBarge EngineerModu Stability 2nd Dec to 6th Dec 2024
All the instructors were well experienced and was able to clarify all my doubts moreover they also gave us hands-on insights of field. The course material was very good and structured a way that it was able to understand. The institute facilities were well managed and staff was respective and kind
Captain Mann & captain banga sir are good at explaining the course and sharing their knowledge, happy to recommend this Institute. ”
Overall the course was excellent, at the end of this course & after understanding / learning form the basic has given me high confidence and better understanding about the topic. Teaching technique was really fantastic, would highly recommend and advice my colleague attending for the first time and have little to no knowledge about the course to make sure you opt for this institute.
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