Metocean is a discipline covering meteorology and physical oceanography, and is concerned with quantifying the impact and effect of weather and sea conditions (such as winds, waves, currents and water levels) on a wide range of activities in the offshore oil & gas and renewables. These include seismic and geotechnical surveys, drilling campaigns, new project developments, tow-out and installation of structures, operations and maintenance, and field abandonment.
Course Highlights
This is an essential course, which provided a greater understanding of Metocean and illustrated how optimum usage and application of Metocean information could benefit organisations particularly with respect to:
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Improved safety
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Better decision-making and planning
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Reduced costs
Course Learning
The course format included a mixture of short presentations presented by expert speakers in this field and interactive workshop sessions including a group case study exercise. Delegates received a comprehensive course manual on attendance, which included:
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Understanding why Metocean is important to the offshore oil & gas and renewables industries
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Finding out about the Metocean process and how it fits in with other offshore activities
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Exploring the key Metocean services and products
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Learning about the key Metocean parameters, such as significant wave height, and how Metocean data is collected/obtained and archived
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Gaining an understanding of how weather forecasts are produced
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Seeing how Metocean conditions vary around the world
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Appreciating the implications of climate variability and data trends
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Learning how Metocean data is analysed to derive operational statistics such as weather downtime, and design criteria such as 100-year conditions
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Becoming capable of engaging internal and external stakeholders about Metocean matters
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Participating in exercises and group case studies
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Finding out where Metocean information, advice and support can be obtained