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15 January 2025, Abu Dhabi, UAE: Jackup oil rig and platform supply vessel staying in harbor in calm water with cloudy sky
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Marine Operations January 5, 2025 12 min read

2 or 3

When a jack-up rig undertakes a location shift, should you use 2 or 3 anchor handling tugs? Economic pressure says 2, but safety and redundancy tell a different story. After 40+ years offshore, here's why the answer matters more than you think...

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Oil Offshore Platform At Sea And Near It Service Ships For Service And Rescue Service
Safety & Training
December 10, 2024 5 min

5 Common Safety Mistakes in Offshore Operations

After decades offshore, I've seen these safety errors repeated across different operations. Here's how to avoid them...

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LNG (Liquified Natural Gas) tanker anchored in Gas terminal gas tanks for storage. Oil Crude Gas Tanker Ship. LPG at Tanker Bay Petroleum Chemical or Methane freighter export import transportation
Industry Updates
December 5, 2024 6 min

LNG Operations: What's Changed in the Last Decade

The LNG sector has evolved rapidly with new technologies and safety protocols. Here's what operators need to know...

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Industrial maritime transportation vessel sailing up river Mersey
Marine Operations
November 28, 2024 7 min

Weather Planning for Marine Operations: A Practical Guide

Understanding weather windows is critical for offshore operations. Here's how to plan effectively based on real experience...

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A large container ship is being unloaded in a commercial dock during the late afternoon.
Case Studies
November 20, 2024 10 min

Case Study: Solving a Complex Mooring Challenge

When standard mooring procedures wouldn't work, we had to think creatively. Here's how we solved it...

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Aerial top down view of three motorboats cruising over the ocean with high speed
Safety & Training
November 15, 2024 4 min

Essential Skills for New Maritime Professionals

Starting your offshore career? These are the fundamental skills that will serve you throughout your maritime journey...

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Oil rig platform with helipad, oil and gas drilling platform on sea, oil and gas industry
Industry Updates
November 8, 2024 6 min

Offshore Wind: Adapting Oil & Gas Experience

The offshore wind sector is growing rapidly. Here's how traditional oil and gas expertise translates to renewable energy operations...

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