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SIMOPS / Operations Planning and Communicating
DP Conference Houston October 9-10, 2007 Page Once a sketch/drawing
has been created, then review of the work plan using the drawings and a roughed out schedule can be used to have the first conceptual meeting to see what SIMOPS maybe possible at this stage of the project. A meeting should happen when changes occur throughout the conceptual stage until either the project is halted or moves into the next phases, detail engineering and/or construction. Once there is afield work area sketch and a rough schedule created, afield project top manager should calla joint meeting with members of several disciplines from the Oil and Gas Operator’s side to have discussions about the project’s
field area operations, as known at the current time, to try to identify problem spots such as vessel SIMOPS. This meeting should include the following team members at a minimum
- Exploration Geophysical Group Members This group is responsible for information about possible seismic vessels/activities, and can contact seismic contractors to see if any spec shoots are planned for the area of operations. Due to
the amount of acoustic noise, it is important to determine what operations are happening in the near vicinity, outside the immediate work area.
- Drilling Group Members This group can keep the team informed about possible drilling rigs and type of positioning system used – DP or Moorings
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