Out-of-control gas and/or oil pressure erupting from a well being drilled, uncontrolled eruption of gas and oil from a well; a wild well
What is a BLOWOUT
(Handbook of Oil Industry terms & Phrases PG: 46)
100
A vessel, other than a public vessel of the US, capable of engaging in drilling operations for exploration or exploitation of subsea resources
What is a MOBILE OFFSHORE DRILLING UNIT (MODU)
(33 CFR 140.10)
100
All lifeboats required for abandonment by the total number of persons permitted on board must be capable of being launched with their full complement of persons and equipment within what period of time after the signal to abandon the unit is given
What is 10 MINUTES
(46 CFR 108.550(b))
100
What chapter and regulation will you find navigation equipment requirements for SOLAS?
What is CHAPTER 5 REGULATION 19
100
Which documents are required verifying compliance with ISM?
What is DOCUMENT OF COMPLIANCE AND SAFETY MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE
(ISM CODE 1.1.5 AND 1.1.6)
200
A cylindrical device inserted in a pipeline to sweep the line clean of water, rust, or other foreign matter
What is a PIG
(Handbook of Oil Industry terms & Phrases PG: 374)
200
A buoyant structure securely and substantially moored so that it cannot be moved without a special effort.
What is a FLOATING OCS FACILITY (FOI)
(33 CFR 140.10)
200
Each rescue boat must be ready for launching in not more than what period of time?
What is 5 MINUTES
(46 CFR 108.565)
200
What part in 33 CFR discusses the requirements for aids to navigation on artificial islands and fixed structures?
What is 33 CFR PART 67
200
When would a fire protection system that discharges a protein foam or aqueous film forming foam be required for a flight deck?
What is WHEN A UNIT HAS THE ABILITY TO REFUEL HELICOPTERS
(46 CFR 108.487(a))
300
Pulling the drillpipe from the hole to change the bit and running the drillpipe and new bit back in the hole.
What is a TRIP OR TRIPPING
(Handbook of Oil Industry terms & Phrases PG: 547)
300
The method of launching a survival craft whereby the craft, with its full complement of persons and equipment on board, is released and allowed to fall into the sea without any restraining apparatus.
What is FREE-FALL LAUNCHING
(46 CFR 107.111)
300
Lifeboat and rescue boat release gear must be operationally tested under a load of 1.1 times the total mass of the lifeboat when loaded with its full complement of persons and equipment when?
What is WHENEVER OVERHAULED, OR AT LEAST ONCE EVERY 5 YEARS
(46 CFR 109.301(i)(5))
300
At what gross tonnage is a ship required to have a 3 GHz radar?
What is 3000 GROSS TONS
(2009 CON SOLAS V 19.2.7.1)
300
Are distress flares required to be carried on board a MODU’s bridge/control room, if so how many and what type?
What is YES, 12 ROCKET PARACHUTE FLARES
(46 CFR 108.595)
400
A supervisor of drilling operations in the field. May have one drilling well or several under their direct supervision. Drillers are directed in their work by this individual.
What is a TOOLPUSHER
(Handbook of Oil Industry terms & Phrases PG: 539)
400
This situation means the loss of the main source of electrical power resulting in the main and auxiliary machinery to be out of operation.
What is BLACKOUT
(ABS Steel Vessel Rules 4.1.1.9.7)
400
Each survival craft fuel tank must be stripped, emptied, cleaned, and thoroughly inspected, repaired, as needed, and refilled with fresh fuel, how often?
What is ANNUALLY
(46 CFR 109.301(f)(1))
400
What are the requirements for a sound signal (fog) on a class A structure. (Time on, Time off, Total time, and how far away can you hear it)
What is 2 SECONDS ON, 18 SECONDS OFF, 20 SECONDS TOTAL TIME, AND CAN BE HEARD FROM 2 MILES AWAY
(33 CFR 67.10-1 and 33 CFR 67.20-10)
400
Who approves the first aid kit on board a US flagged MODU?
What is THE MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (46 CFR 108.707)
500
The collapse of the walls of the borehole around the drill column
What is a BRIDGEOVER
(Handbook of Oil Industry terms & Phrases PG: 55)
500
A unit with the main deck connected to the underwater hull or footings by columns or caissons
What is a COLUMN-STABILIZED UNIT
(46 CFR 107.111)
500
Each EPIRB and each SART, except for those located within inflatable liferafts must be tested how often?
What is MONTHLY
(46 CFR 109.301(e)(2))
500
What are the lighting characteristics for a drillship drilling in the GOM for day and night?
What is RESTRICTED IN THE ABILITY TO MANEUVER, DAY SHAPE BALL/DIAMOND/BALL, NIGHT LIGHTS, RED/WHITE/RED WITH NAV LIGHTS
500
What is the maximum distance a dead end corridor can be on a Domestic and a Foreign MODU?
What is DOMESTIC 13M (43 FT) (33 CFR 108.161)
FOREIGN 7M (23 FT) (2001 CON MODU CODE 9.3.1.3)