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ModuSpec's Rig Inspection Workshop (RIW) is globally renowned within the operator community for those involved in daily rig operations, rig intake/inspection projects and those who want to understand how rig equipment functions, what can go wrong and aspects of compliance.

The workshop presents the working principles of major equipment including explaining the correct inspection and maintenance procedures needed to ensure integrity and compliance, underpinned by ModuSpec's 39+ years of experience.

Scheduled courses

Mon 11 May 2026

8:30 AM - 4:30 PM £2350 excl. Tax Aberdeen

Mon 14 Sep 2026

8:30 AM - 4:30 PM £2350 excl. Tax Aberdeen

Description

The RIW Offshore Rigs covers equipment installed on conventional and new generation:

  • Jack-ups

  • Semi-submersibles

  • Drillships

Candidates will learn of the common equipment and system deficiencies and recurring problems, including correct standards (API etc.) and regulatory requirements of the industry.

Who should attend

This course is aimed at candidates involved with drilling rigs including:

  • Drilling Managers, Superintendents, Supervisors and Engineers

  • Rig managers, OIMs, Project Engineers

  • HSE professionals

  • Rig maintenance crew and equipment service personnel

Delivery method

The course is a highly interactive mix of PowerPoint presentations, videos, animations, exercises, and case studies.

Course duration

5 days

Course aims

After completion of the RIW, attendees will be able to:

  • Conduct a basic visual rig inspection using a defined format and assess the condition of the major equipment on a drilling rig.

  • Identify major items that may impact safety and operational capability of drilling rigs.

  • Describe the criteria for the major items of rig equipment including the drawworks, top drive, mud pumps, BOP and well control equipment, station keeping, electrical and controls, main machinery, and safety equipment.

  • Recognise indicators of overall condition and level of previous maintenance.

  • Identify standards used in the drilling industry (e.g. API) and their application to drilling equipment.

  • Explain the purpose and meaning of an equipment certificate and understand the content of the certificate.

Course outline

Introduction to guidelines

  • Introduction to API

  • Introduction to Original Equipment Manufacturer and CEM and CEM

  • Introduction to inspection methods and categories

Drilling equipment

  • Drawworks

  • Ram Rigs

  • Top drive

  • Crown block and travelling block

  • Crown mounted compensators

  • Derrick

  • Rig floor winches

  • Automation and drilling controls

Mud system

  • High pressure mud pumps

  • Mud pump auxiliary equipment

Main machinery

  • Cranes

  • Compressed air systems

  • Diesel engines

Electrical equipment

  • Main switchboards, VFDs, and SCRS

  • Hazardous areas

Marine equipment

  • Jacking systems

  • Mooring systems

  • Dynamic positioning systems

Well control equipment

  • BOP stack

  • Ram preventers

  • Annular preventer

  • BOP mounted gate valves

  • Hydraulic connectors

  • BOP control systems

  • Marine riser

  • Pod / guideline tensioner system

  • Choke manifold system

Safety equipment

  • Fire and gas systems

  • Life saving equipment

This course can be customised to match your specific needs.

Shaping global well operations through expert training

Formed through the union of three well renowned training schools, Well Academy brings nearly 50 years of expertise and has trained more than 50,000 professionals across the energy sector.