Second edition of the world's most popular and successful primer on the subject.
When the first edition of this book was published in 1994 it met with immediate acclaim, for here was an all embracing reference on this interesting and complex subject written by a serving supply boat captain with 'hands on' experience of every facet of supply vessel operations. More than this it was written in an easy to read and not too technical style, supported by top quality illustrations and it represented an important first nobody seriously enough, had tackled the subject before.
Well, that's the history of this book and it is easy to see now why the first edition was such a success. The new second edition has been on the cards for sometime, because ever since copies of the first edition sold out, captain Gibson has wanted to upgrade, up rate and generally expand on his earlier work. In fact hardly anything remains from the first edition because literally every chapter is new, as are the photographs and illustrative line drawings. If you are interested in the supply ship or anchor handler, its evolution, its role in offshore exploration and production, its design and capabilities, its operation and its future of the type, this one book will tell you all there is to know. This is another Vic Gibson masterpiece and one that will be of interest to anyone in the offshore industry. Just look at the contents below and you'll see what we mean.
How it all started - the development of the supply vessel, a look at early operation, typical operational requirements
Oil and gas fields - a basis introduction to seismic, drilling, production operations and producing installations (mobile and fixed)
Rigs - a thorough introduction to mobile drilling units of all types
Ship handling - everything you'll ever need to know about vessel maneuvering for all oil and gas operations
Moving semi - submersibles - from the basis principles to the recovery of back up anchors
Moving jack-ups
Special anchor handling duties - use of the J- hook, grapnel, deepwater work, changing wires, working with high holding power anchors, use of chain, laying a pre - tensioning permanent moorings
Towing - preparations, selection of lead tug, tow wire maintenance, slowing down, changing tows, salvage and much more
Carriage of Cargo - manifest cargo plans, servicing arrangements, discharge offshore, bulk and oil based liquid mud, tank cleaning, stability and running for shelter
Emergencies - everything from man overboard to broken bridge windows
Miscellaneous activities
The future - likely marine support requirements, QA
Appendix and Index
Detail: 200 pages ISBN: 1-902157-10-9
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