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How it all started - the development of the supply vessel, a look at early operations, typical operational requirements, Oil & Gas Fields a basic introduction to seismic, drilling, production operations & 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 manoeuvreing for all oil & gas support operations, Moving semi- submersibles from the basic 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 & pre-tensioning permanent moorings, Towing, preparations, selection of lead tug, tow wire maintenance, slowing down, changing tows, salvage & much more, Carriage of cargo, manifests, cargo plans, servicing arrangements, discharge offshore, bulk & oil based liquid mud, tank cleaning, stability & running for shelter, Standby Vessels, Emergencies, everything from "man overboard" to broken bridge windows, Miscellaneous activities, The future, likely marine support requirements, QA, Appendix & index. This brief look at the contents cannot do the breadth & scope of this book justice, so if you'd like a copy of the full contents list before ordering, just ask.
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