Reducing Project Cost Through

Competent Crew Selection for Lift

Ship and Jack Up Barge
Operations
Iain OConnor
International Jack up Barge Operators Association

The International Jack up Barge

Operators Association was
formed in 2008 with a mission
to:
to set, sustain and
promote standards for the
safe and effective
operation of self elevating
platforms throughout the
world
International Jack up Barge Operators Association

Based in the UK.

Has members around the world, who all
have a combined goal of:
Promoting a safe industry safe for its
people, for the environment and for
society at large
Promoting a learning industry with
the skilled and professional workforce
essential for the safe and efficient
operation of jack up barges
Promoting a well run industry
responsive to the needs of its
customers and committed to continuous
improvement.
Unique Jack Up Barge/Lift Ship
Issues Within Projects
Unique Jack Up Barge/Lift Ship Issues Within Projects

Self Elevating Service Vessel/ Lift

Ships/ Jack Up Barges;

Unique in the maritime

industry

Currently approx. 1000+ units

across the globe of all sizes;
Self Propelled
Non-Propelled

Key asset for;

Oil and Gas
Renewable Energy
Construction
Unique Jack Up Barge/Lift Ship Issues Within Projects

Investment levels in this type of

vessel has been significant

When incidents occur;

Potential costs of recovery

Project loss/ overrun
Leads to increased project
costs
Potential contractual losses
Asset losses
Environmental damage
Ultimately loss of life.

IJUBOA member feedback.

Standardisation needed
Unique Jack Up Barge/Lift Ship Issues Within Projects

The unique abilities of Lift Ships

gives rise to unique risks;

Key knowledge and

understanding of;
Geophysical profile of the
seabed
Geotechnical detail
Raised Stability- especially
crane operations

It is IJUBOAs view that these need

to be mitigated through competent
planning and operational control
throughout the project team.
UK HSE Feedback

UK Health and Safety Executive

(Renewables)

Positives
Technical Standards
Safety Standards
Management Control

Negatives
Too many varying training
requirements
No go-to standard for crew
Creates extra costs to
employers (BOSIET/ STCW)
Client/ Operator/ Employee
understanding could be better
 Asset Risk
Mitigation

Project
Control
Crew Risk Ops Risk
Mitigation Mitigation
Unique Jack Up Barge/Lift Ship
Issues Training Standards
SESV Operations Standard

To Operate a SESV

SESV Master COC (Unlimited)

Competent to operate marine vessel
(common industry Standard set)

Client requirements/ Client Approval

Jack Up Integrity Management Standard

Safety Critical Element Management

Jacking system awareness

Manufacturer/ Supplier
SESV Operations Standard

To Operate a SESV

SESV Master COC (Unlimited)

Competent to operate marine vessel
(common industry Standard set)

Client requirements/ Client Approval

Jacking system awareness

Against what Standard?

SESV Operations Standard

To Operate a SESV

SESV Master COC (Unlimited)

Competent to operate marine vessel
(common industry Standard set)

Client requirements/ Client Approval

Jacking system awareness

Against what Standard?

Common Competence Industry Standard set against Self

propelled/Self Elevating Jack Up Barges (SESV)?
Geo-Technical
Stability & Jacking Safely
Manoeuver SESV Safely Under Own Power
SESV operational time 20% vessel - 80% Installation
SESV Operations Standard (Propelled)

Competent
X years Client Approval
STCWII/2 Experience
SESV Master
(Objective
CoC on Vessel Assessment by
Type (SESV)
Client Rep) (AGAINST WHAT
STANDARD?)
IJUBOAs Response- Set the Industry
Standard
Our Starting Point

By setting a standard for

operations we can drive down
costs through;
Reduction in asset damage
through lack of understanding
Reduction is commercial risk
through better planning
Reduction in environmental risk
and safety risk through higher
competence
Reduce costs by employing the
right people, trained to the right
standard
Reduce maintenance through
better asset use and operational
skill
Our Starting Point

National Occupational Standards

MSA E21 Prepare the jack up barge

for offshore operation
MSA E22 Transit the (non propelled)
jack up barge to and from operational
site
MSA E23 Position and refloat the jack
up barge
MSA E24 Maintain the stability of the
jack up barge at the operational site
MSA E25 Comply with regulatory and
safety procedures for operating jack
up barges
Our Starting Point- Client/ Manager Training

In 2012 we developed the Jack Up

Barge for Managers Course

Working closely with our

partners at DNV GL London
Delivery to Clients and end
users
Understanding of;
Risks
Mitigation methods
Specific data requirements
Understanding Site Specific
Assessments
Our Starting Point- Client/ Manager Training

Reduces cost through;

Understanding of the unique skills
required for SESV operations
Understanding of asset risk
Understanding of operational
environment
Understanding of operational risks

Results in;
More accurate programming
Better asset risk reduction
Better communication between
parties
Understanding of SESV needs and
Client deliverables
Stage 2- A significant joint initiative

Bargemaster Training Initiative

Standards for Jack Ups Barges

IJUBOA standards of certification and competence for

Barge-Masters\ Barge-Engineers:

SESV Offshore Unlimited Operations (Level 0A)

Offshore Unlimited Non Propelled Jack Up Barge Operations
(Level 0B)
Nearshore (Up to 12 Miles) Non Propelled Jack Up Barge
Operations (Level 1)
Inshore (Up to 3 Miles) Non Propelled Jack Up Barge
Operations (Level 2)

Courses developed with Gulf Marine Services and STC

Rotterdam, one of the worlds largest maritime colleges.

Each course approved to an internationally recognised

qualification from the Scottish Qualifications Authority.
Module Structure

Training Delivery
No. Title Assessment Method
Level 0A All other Levels

Computer Based
1 Jack Up Barge Fundamentals Classroom Written Exam
Training/ Classroom

Computer Based
2 Jacking Operations Classroom Written Exam
Training/ Classroom

Computer Based
3 Manoeuvring Safely Under Own Power N/A Written Exam
Training/ Classroom

Computer Based
4 Risk Assessment Classroom Written Exam
Training/ Classroom

5 Geotechnical Classroom Classroom Written Exam

Classroom
6 Stability Classroom Written Exam
(Elevated stability only)

7 Navigation STCW exempt Classroom Multiple Choice

8 COLREGS STCW exempt Classroom Multiple Choice

9 Towage STCW exempt Classroom Simulator

10 Mooring and Station Keeping STCW exempt Classroom Multiple Choice

11 Regulatory Requirements Classroom Classroom Multiple Choice

12 Move and Positioning Simulator Simulator Assessment

The IJUBOA Model as Part of the Industry Standard

Learning Modules
IJUBOA Award in Jack Up
incl. Simulator
Barge Operations
Training
Level 0A Offshore: SESV/
Self-Propelled Lift Ship
Operations
JuB Fundamentals 1
JuB Fundamentals 2 Level 0B Offshore: Non-
Manoeuver Safely Propelled Jack Up Barges
Risk Assessment with accommodation and/
Geo-Technical

or operated more than 12
Stability TRAINING
Practical Move & nautical miles offshore
DELIVERY
Positioning up to &
GMS ACADEMY
Including Soft Pin Level 1 Nearshore: Non-
(Sim) STC (Holland)
Propelled Jack Up Barges
operated up to 12 nautical Industry
miles offshore SQA CERTIFICATE Standard
Assessment AWARD
Methodology Level 2 Inshore: Non-
Propelled Jack Up Barges
Written/verbal operated up to 3 nautical
Assessment for
miles offshore
Theory (Knowledge)
Simulator
Assessment for
Practical (Skill)
The Award
Ongoing Learning and Experience

IJUBOA issue the Blue Book

which is for Bargemasters/
Engineers to log their
service.
Types of JUB operated
Logged operations
Training and Assessments
Current Recognition
Linked Training Better Understanding

IJUBOA IJUBOA
Manager Bargemaster
Course Course

Site Specific Site Specific

Assessments Assessments

Geotechnical Geotechnical

Loadings Loadings

SESV Capabilities SESV Capabilities

= Project Control SESV Management

Competent SESV
Control
= Asset Risk
Mitigation
Linked Training Better Understanding

IJUBOA IJUBOA
Manager Bargemaster
Course Course

Site Specific Site Specific

Assessments Assessments

Geotechnical Geotechnical

Loadings Loadings

SESV Capabilities SESV Capabilities

= Project Control SESV Management

Competent SESV
Control
= Asset Risk
Mitigation
Linked Training Better Understanding

IJUBOA IJUBOA
Manager Bargemaster
Course Course

Site Specific Site Specific

Assessments Assessments
Geotechnical Geotechnical
Loadings Loadings
SESV Capabilities SESV Capabilities
= Project Control SESV Management
Competent SESV
Control
= Asset Risk
Mitigation
Linked Training Better Understanding

IJUBOA IJUBOA IJUBOA JUB IJUBOA JUB

Manager Bargemaster Engineer Deck Crew
Course Course Course Course

Site Specific Site Specific Site Specific

Assessments Assessments Assessments

Geotechnical Geotechnical Geotechnical

Loadings Loadings Loadings

SESV Capabilities SESV Capabilities Jacking Capabilities

= Project Control SESV Management Jacking Ops

Jacking Capabilities
Management

Competent SESV Control

Competent Ops
Control Jacking Ops

= Ops Risk Mitigation = Crew Risk Mitigation

=Asset Risk Mitigation
Linked Training Better Understanding

IJUBOA IJUBOA IJUBOA JUB IJUBOA JUB

Manager Bargemaster Engineer Deck Crew
Course Course Course Course

Site Specific Site Specific Site Specific

Assessments Assessments Assessments
Geotechnical Geotechnical Geotechnical
Loadings Loadings Loadings
SESV Capabilities SESV Capabilities Jacking Capabilities
= Project Control SESV Management Jacking Ops
Jacking Capabilities
Management
Jacking Ops
Competent SESV Control
Competent Ops
Control
= Ops Risk Mitigation = Crew Risk Mitigation
=Asset Risk Mitigation
Summary

Asset Risk Better understanding Reduction in

Mitigation of the commercial
variables/
risk
unknowns
Ops Risk Better asset Reduced aborts
Mitigation management
Better planning Reduced time
Better environment Reduced costs
Crew Risk and safety risk
Mitigation mitigation
Our Starting Point

The training initiative will create;

Reduction in asset damage through
greater understanding
Reduction is commercial risk through
better planning
Reduction in environmental risk and
safety risk through higher
competence
Reduce costs by employing the right
people, trained to the right standard
Reduce maintenance through better
asset use and operational skill
Allows employers and Clients to ask
for a standard starting point of
knowledge- Clients and Employers
can then add Company specifics
Thank You