An Intensive 5-day Training Course
FPSO Operation & Maintenance
(Floating Production Storage and Offloading)
Scheduled Dates
Classroom
| 29 Dec 2025 - 02 Jan 2026 | Dubai - UAE | $5,950 | RESERVE A SEAT |
| 24 - 28 Aug 2026 | Dubai - UAE | $5,950 | RESERVE A SEAT |
| 28 Dec 2026 - 01 Jan 2027 | Dubai - UAE | $5,950 | RESERVE A SEAT |
Online
| 29 Dec 2025 - 02 Jan 2026 | Online | $3,950 | RESERVE A SEAT |
| 28 Dec 2026 - 01 Jan 2027 | Online | $3,950 | RESERVE A SEAT |
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Why Choose this Training Course?
For the successful operation of the FPSO it is of vital importance to understand the process from the wellhead through the topside process, storage and offload. Often putting together an operations team receives scarce publicity despite being one of the most important steps to a successful project. This 5-day training course will present the process from the wellhead through topside process, storage and offload.
The FPSO Operation and Maintenance training course will focus on the key technical challenges and risks associated the operation and maintenance of an FPSO. It will arm the participant with a wealth of knowledge to help them advance their project.
This training course will feature:
- Operation and maintenance – Guidance and General Requirements
- Environmental Influences affecting FPSO operation
- Cargo and ballast tanks
- Offloading operations
- Control and safety systems
- Safety in operation and maintenance
What are the Goals?
By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:
- Identify the key operational requirements
- Recognize the effects of the ocean environment on FPSO operation.
- Understand the FPSO process system
- Appreciate safety in operation and maintenance
Who is this Training Course for?
This PetroKnowledge training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:
- Technical staff
- Project engineers
- Engineering discipline leads
- Engineering specialists, and operating staff
- Maintenance technicians
- Supervisors and Managers
- Non-Engineering personnel
How will this Training Course be Presented?
This training course will utilise a variety of proven adult learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension and retention of the information presented. The daily workshops will be highly interactive and participative. This involves regular discussion between both delegates and course director. The training course will provide the participant with an in-depth knowledge through detailed information, real-life case studies, photos and video animation.
Daily Agenda
Day One: Introduction to Floating Production, Storage and Offload
- Introduction to FPSO design and technology
- Rules, regulations, codes and standards
- Operation requirements
- Maintenance – guidance and general requirements
- Plant inspection
- Plans procedures and records
- Processing operations
- FPSO process system
Day Two: Environmental and Design Aspects affecting Operation
- Corrosion and corrosion protection
- Stress buckling and fatigue
- Hull structural assessment
- Topsides
- Mooring lines and anchors
- Turret and swivel system
- SURF and subsea interfaces
- Accommodation and lifesaving equipment
Day Three: Storage and Offloading
- Cargo pumping system characteristics
- Cargo storage
- Cargo heating
- Cargo blanketing and venting
- Crude oil wash
- Cargo control system
- Cargo metering
- Tank entry
- Ballast system
- Cargo loading and stability
- Cargo transfer operations and procedures
- Offloading crude
- Custody transfer
- Diesel oil storage treatment transfer
- Pressure safety valves
- Emergency shutdown valves (QC valves)
Day Four: Power Heating and Utility Systems
- Power generation and heating
- Power distribution system
- Heating sources and generators
- UPSs and batteries
- Cooling system
- Utility systems
- Electrical system
- Piping
- Instrumentation
- Telecommunication
- HVAC
Day Five: Safety in Operation and Maintenance
- Control and safety systems
- Safety instrumentation
- Accessibility to the FPSO offshore plant
- Fire prevention and control (F&G)
- Hazards associated with process fluids
- Assessment of hazards
- Emergency plan – equipment and procedures
- Fire prevention and control
- Electrical safety
- Emergency shutdown
Certificate
- On successful completion of this Training Course / Online Training Course, a PetroKnowledge Certificate / E-Certificate will be awarded to the delegates.
