Marine Operations (OFF605)
The course is aimed at the students who want to work with marine operations related to oil and gas platforms or offshore wind mills.
Course description for study year 2023-2024
Facts
Course code
OFF605
Version
1
Credits (ECTS)
5
Semester tution start
Autumn
Number of semesters
1
Exam semester
Autumn
Language of instruction
English
Offered by
Time table
Content
This course can be considered an extension of the course OFF580, Marine Technology and design: dynamics of structures exposed to wave loads and modeling of waves as stochastic processes will here be considered. An introduction to vessel types and vessel response as well as mooring and dynamic positioning of vessels will be given. Different types of marine operations will be discussed. Themes as weather windows and marine operations, towing, crane operations and underwater installation works are part of the course. Furthermore, risk assessments associated with marine operations will be part of the course.
Learning outcome
Give the students an introduction to the theme marine operations by:
- Giving the students an introduction to vessels and response of vessels that are being used for marine operations
- Giving the students an understanding of problems related to different types of marine operations
- Giving the students an understanding of the limitations wind and waves pose on marine operations
- Giving the students an understanding of the risks associated with marine operation
Required prerequisite knowledge
OFF580 Marine Technology and Design
Exam
| Form of assessment | Weight | Duration | Marks | Aid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written exam | 1/1 | 3 Hours | Letter grades | All written and printed means are allowed. Calculators are allowed |
Coursework requirements
Mandatory assesments
80% of exercises (4 out of 5) must be approved prior to the student is allowed to enter the exam. Up to half of the assignments may be given as group tasks. Visits to companies will not be compulsory but is strongly encouraged.
Compulsory lab exercises with demonstration of computer programme.
Course teacher(s)
Course coordinator:
Muk Chen OngCourse teacher:
Lin LiHead of Department:
Mona Wetrhus MindeMethod of work
In average three hours of lectures and one hour exercises every week, more during certain periods. Home exercises: 80% of exercises must be approved prior to the student is allowed to enter the exam. The exercises shall be handed in according to plans for the course. Active participation at lectures in class is recommended. All information about the course (including information about time for lectures) will be posted on Canvas. The course is given in English. Guest lecturers from industry might be will be invited on wave statistics and on risk in marine operations. Mandatory work demands (such as hand in assignments, lab-assignments, projects, etc.) must be approved by subject teacher within the given deadline.
Overlapping courses
| Course | Reduction (SP) |
|---|---|
| Marine Operations (MOM490_1) | 5 |
| Marine Operations (OFF600_1) | 5 |
Open for
Master level on at the Faculty of Science and Technology for qualified students
Course assessment
There must be an early dialogue between the course coordinator, the student representative and the students. The purpose is feedback from the students for changes and adjustments in the course for the current semester.In addition, a digital course evaluation must be carried out at least every three years. Its purpose is to gather the students experiences with the course.