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Subsea Systems, Processes and Topside Interface for Oil & Gas Production

This advanced 5 days programme provides professionals with a rigorous, practice-oriented grounding in Subsea Systems, Processes and Topside Interface for Oil & Gas Production. Designed for those working across the Offshore Marine & Subsea sector, the course combines established theoretical frameworks with current industry practice through expert-led instruction, structured case studies, and hands-on workshops.

5 daysDuration
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5 Days · 15 ModulesProgramme
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Course Overview

About this programme

This advanced 5 days programme provides professionals with a rigorous, practice-oriented grounding in Subsea Systems, Processes and Topside Interface for Oil & Gas Production. Designed for those working across the Offshore Marine & Subsea sector, the course combines established theoretical frameworks with current industry practice through expert-led instruction, structured case studies, and hands-on workshops.

Participants will engage with the most relevant tools, standards, and methodologies used in Offshore & Marine Technology today. By the final day, delegates will leave with a clear personal action plan and the confidence to apply their learning immediately, contributing to improved performance, compliance, and competitive advantage within their organisations.

Programme Objective

Equip professionals with the knowledge, skills, and frameworks required to excel in Subsea Systems, Processes and Topside Interface for Oil & Gas Production, driving measurable improvement in Offshore Marine & Subsea performance and delivering tangible value to their organisations.

5 daysTotal Duration
5 DaysTraining Days
15 ModulesModules Covered
Max 20Class Size
EnglishLanguage
CPDAccreditations

What You Will Learn

10 key learning outcomes

01

Understand offshore structure types — fixed, floating, and subsea — and their design basis and operational requirements

02

Apply marine and offshore safety regulations, classification society rules, and MARPOL convention

03

Evaluate FPSO design, commissioning, and operational management including mooring and turret systems

04

Apply structural integrity principles to offshore platforms including fatigue, corrosion, and inspection

05

Understand subsea production systems: wellheads, manifolds, flowlines, umbilicals, and riser systems

06

Assess marine pollution management obligations and emergency response planning requirements

07

Evaluate offshore installation and decommissioning operations including marine spread and weather windows

08

Apply marine shipping management, charter party agreements, and port operations knowledge

09

Understand dynamic positioning systems, offshore vessel types, and marine operations safety

10

Evaluate flow assurance challenges: hydrates, wax, asphaltene, and corrosion in subsea systems

Course Outline

5 training days · 15 modules · hands-on workshops

1
Offshore
Industry
2
FPSO
Design
3
Subsea
Systems
4
Marine
Operations
5
Offshore
Structural
Day 1

Offshore Industry Overview & Structures

Understand offshore field development concepts, structure types, and regulatory framework.

8 hours 3 modules
Module 1

Offshore Field Development

  • Offshore field development lifecycle: concept select to decommissioning
  • Concept selection: fixed platform, FPSO, TLP, SPAR, and subsea tieback
  • Water depth categories: shallow, deepwater, and ultra-deepwater
  • Field architecture: number of wells, tie-in philosophy, and processing location
Module 2

Fixed & Floating Structures

  • Fixed steel jacket: design basis, pile foundation, and weight management
  • Concrete gravity structures (CGS): Norwegian applications and design
  • Semi-submersible: column and pontoon configuration and motion characteristics
  • Tension leg platforms (TLP): tethers, air-can buoyancy, and deck mating
Module 3

Offshore Regulatory Framework

  • MODU code: mobile offshore drilling units and flag state requirements
  • SOLAS and MARPOL: safety of life at sea and marine pollution prevention
  • UKCS: PFEER, DCR, and MAR regulations
  • BSEE and API RP 2A: US offshore structural design and safety requirements
Practical Workshop

Field concept comparison: teams evaluate three development concept options for a provided deepwater discovery, scoring each against technical, commercial, and schedule criteria.

Day 2

FPSO Design & Operations

Evaluate FPSO selection, topside design, mooring, and operational management.

8 hours 3 modules
Module 1

FPSO Selection & Design

  • FPSO hull types: new build, conversion, and turret vs. spread mooring
  • Production processing on FPSO: oil, gas, and water separation trains
  • Storage capacity sizing: offloading frequency and buffer storage
  • FPSO classification: ABS, DNV, Bureau Veritas requirements
Module 2

Mooring Systems

  • Spread mooring: catenary chains, wires, and anchor types
  • Single point mooring (SPM): turret mooring and CALM buoys
  • Dynamic positioning (DP): DP class 1, 2, and 3 and failure mode analysis
  • Riser systems: flexible risers, SCR, and hybrid riser towers
Module 3

FPSO Operations Management

  • Topsides operation: produced water handling, flaring, and fuel gas
  • Cargo loading: offloading to shuttle tankers, metering, and quantity determination
  • FPSO maintenance: confined space, critical lifts, and shut-down planning
  • Safety critical elements (SCEs) on FPSO: performance standards and verification
Practical Workshop

FPSO operations review: teams evaluate the operational integrity of a provided FPSO system, identify safety and production risks, and recommend improvement measures.

Day 3

Subsea Systems & Production

Understand subsea production equipment, flow assurance, and subsea engineering.

8 hours 3 modules
Module 1

Subsea Production Systems

  • Subsea wellheads: permanent guide base, tubing hanger, and tree types
  • Subsea manifolds and flowlines: geometry, pigging, and sled design
  • Umbilicals: hydraulic, chemical, electric, and fibre optic functions
  • Control systems: hydraulic, electrohydraulic, and all-electric subsea controls
Module 2

Flow Assurance

  • Hydrate formation: prediction, inhibition (MEG, methanol), and remediation
  • Wax deposition: pipeline thermal modelling and pigging frequency
  • Asphaltene precipitation: inhibitor injection and coiled tubing remediation
  • Emulsions and scale: chemical treatment and downhole scale squeeze
Module 3

Subsea Installation & IMR

  • Installation vessels: pipelayers, crane vessels, and diving support vessels
  • ROV operations: tooling, work class ROV, and light inspection ROV
  • Subsea intervention: well intervention, tree replacement, and manifold repair
  • Inspection and monitoring: pipeline survey, anode inspection, and structural monitoring
Practical Workshop

Subsea system review: teams map the subsea production system for a provided field architecture, identify flow assurance risks, and design the chemical injection strategy.

Day 4

Marine Operations & Safety

Apply marine operations management, vessel safety, and pollution prevention principles.

8 hours 3 modules
Module 1

Marine Operations Planning

  • Metocean data: significant wave height, current, wind, and operability windows
  • Marine spread selection: AHTS, PSV, pipelayers, and crane vessels
  • Weather windows: workability calculation and risk of weather downtime
  • Marine operations manual: lift plans, SIMOPS, and exclusion zones
Module 2

Offshore Safety Management

  • PFEER regulations: evacuation, escape, and rescue
  • Muster, lifeboat, and rescue boat: requirements, drills, and deficiencies
  • Permit to work offshore: simultaneous operations and safety case
  • Helideck operations: approach, landing, and emergency response
Module 3

Marine Pollution Prevention

  • MARPOL annexes: oil, noxious liquids, garbage, sewage, and air emissions
  • Oil spill response: tier 1, 2, and 3 response capability
  • Ballast water management: BWM convention and treatment systems
  • Chemical usage in offshore operations: registration and minimisation
Practical Workshop

Marine operations planning: teams develop a marine operations plan for a deepwater installation campaign, identifying metocean constraints, vessel requirements, and risk mitigation measures.

Day 5

Offshore Structural Integrity & Decommissioning

Apply structural integrity management and decommissioning planning to offshore assets.

8 hours 3 modules
Module 1

Offshore Structural Integrity

  • Fatigue assessment: S-N curves, hot spot stress, and FatFRAM
  • Corrosion management: cathodic protection and coating inspection
  • Structural inspection: general visual, close visual, and underwater inspection techniques
  • Fitness for service: degraded structural members and post-damage assessment
Module 2

Offshore Decommissioning

  • Decommissioning concepts: complete, partial, and leave-in-place
  • Topsides removal: single-lift, piece-small, and float-over methods
  • Well P&A: regulatory requirements and permanent barrier standards
  • Environmental survey: pre and post-decommissioning ecological assessment
Module 3

Digital Offshore Operations

  • Integrated operations centres: remote monitoring and reduced offshore headcount
  • Digital twins for offshore structures: load monitoring and lifetime extension
  • Subsea digital: online monitoring of flowlines, risers, and subsea equipment
  • Autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs): inspection, survey, and intervention
Practical Workshop

Decommissioning concept selection: teams evaluate two removal concepts for a provided North Sea platform, comparing cost, schedule, environmental impact, and regulatory risk.

The course outline is indicative. Content may be adapted to reflect current industry developments and delegate experience levels.

Who Should Attend

This programme is designed for professionals across these roles

Offshore Engineers & Operations Staff

Engineers and operations personnel working on offshore platforms, FPSOs, and subsea systems

Marine & Naval Architects

Professionals involved in offshore vessel design, mooring analysis, and marine operations

Subsea & Pipeline Engineers

Engineers designing, installing, and maintaining subsea systems, flowlines, and umbilicals

Marine Operations Managers

Managers planning and executing offshore marine campaigns, vessel charters, and SIMOPS

Offshore HSE Professionals

Safety professionals managing offshore risk, emergency response, and regulatory compliance

Asset & Project Managers

Managers overseeing offshore asset performance, capital projects, and decommissioning programmes

Schedule & Fees

Upcoming public dates — enrol anytime

May
30
30 May – 03 Jun 2026
Dubai, UAE
Classroom 4 seats available
$5,950
per delegate
Jul
04
04 Jul – 08 Jul 2026
Live Online (Zoom)
Online 9 seats available
$4,950
per delegate
Aug
01
01 Aug – 05 Aug 2026
Singapore
In-House 4 seats available
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Aug
29
29 Aug – 02 Sep 2026
Houston, USA
Blended 9 seats available
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Sep
22
22 Sep – 26 Sep 2026
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Classroom Only 2 seats left!
$5,950
per delegate
Oct
21
21 Oct – 25 Oct 2026
Live Online (Zoom)
Online 4 seats available
$4,950
per delegate
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Accreditations & Recognition

This course carries internationally recognised professional credits

CPD Certified

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