Selecting the Right Rig and Vessel Spread

How to balance capability, availability, and cost when chartering rigs and vessel spreads for UKCS drilling and subsea scopes.

Offshore operations present unique challenges, including harsh metocean conditions, complex logistics, and strict regulatory requirements. As assets age, finding innovative ways to sustain production and ensure integrity is crucial. Strategies such as digital surveillance, condition-based maintenance, and targeted upgrades can materially improve uptime and safety.

Crew Productivity and Safety Considerations Offshore

Weather is one of the most common factors that can disrupt an offshore campaign. High winds and heavy seas can impact lifting, drilling operations, and subsea interventions. Poor visibility and wet surfaces increase safety risks, and persistent bad weather can strain logistics, bunkering, and crew rotations. Proactive planning and clear go/no-go criteria help mitigate these risks.

Delivering superior offshore outcomes requires disciplined planning, robust HSSE, and the right asset selection. We balance production performance with integrity and environmental targets, leveraging advanced technology and data to optimise operations. The result is safer execution, fewer trips, and improved reliability.