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5-Day Training Course

Fixed Offshore Structures

Design, Modelling and Analysis

Key Competencies

By attending this training course, participants will develop key behavioral capabilities that will enhance overall professional effectiveness, supporting continued growth and success in any career path.

Installation Planning
Failure Analysis
Risk Evaluation
Structural Analysis
Load Assessment
Hydrodynamics
Geotechnics
Fabrication Insight

Course Overview

This Fixed Offshore Structures training course offers a comprehensive exploration of how fixed offshore platforms are engineered and assessed throughout their lifecycle. Structural evaluation plays a critical role at every stage of an offshore asset’s development and operation, including concept design, fabrication, transport, lifting, loadout, installation, in‑place performance, upgrades, life‑extension activities, and eventual removal.

The Energy Training Centre training course places strong emphasis on:

  • Classification of different load types
  • Methods for determining and applying loads
  • Bathymetric and geotechnical data collection
  • Core principles and approaches in offshore structural analysis
  • Fabrication and construction practices for offshore platforms
  • Insights gained from past offshore structural failures

Course Objectives

By the end of the Fixed Offshore Structures training course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand how hydrodynamic behaviour is modelled for offshore structures
  • Apply the theories and analytical methods used in fixed offshore platform design
  • Determine static and dynamic loads acting on offshore facilities
  • Interpret geotechnical data and apply foundation design principles
  • Recognise key fabrication and construction considerations for fixed platforms
  • Analyse and evaluate offshore installation processes

Training Methodology

Participants will engage in an immersive learning experience using a blend of instructional methods. The instructor will incorporate presentations, real project examples, case studies, videos, and group discussions to reinforce understanding and encourage practical application of concepts.

Who Should Attend

This Fixed Offshore Structures training course is designed for professionals seeking to strengthen their knowledge of offshore structural design and analysis, including:

  • Structural Engineers
  • Construction Engineers
  • Steel Fabricators
  • Structural Designers
  • Project engineers

Course Curriculum

  • Types of offshore structures
  • Offshore field development planning
  • Engineering management of offshore structures
  • Project cost and the life cycle
  • Main deliverables of various engineering disciplines
  • Subsea surveying, positioning
  • Offshore soil investigation
  • Metocean data
  • Wind
  • Waves
  • Wave theories
  • Wind & Wave forces & computation hydrodynamics
  • Comparison between offshore codes in relation to the hydrodynamic coefficients
  • Loads, buoyancy and stability
  • Offshore topside facilities layout
  • Fabrication and construction
  • Geotechnical reports and soil interpretation 
  • Offshore pile design philosophy
  • Basics of earthquake and seismic analysis with API
  • Concept of design steps 
  • In-place analysis
  • Foundation modelling and pile-soil interaction
  • Offshore Facilities Installation (Loadout, lifting, transportation)
  • Substructure installation
  • Top side installation and lifting analysis
  • Wave in deck loading and case studies of offshore platforms failure
  • Lessons learnt from structural failures in offshore structures

Certificates Awarded

Certificate of Completion

After successfully completing this training course, participants will be awarded The Energy Training Centre Certificate of Completion — a respected validation of their dedication to continuous learning and professional excellence. This certificate signifies that participants have gained the essential knowledge and skills required to make a measurable impact in their field.

Upcoming Sessions
London, UK
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Dubai, UAE
London, UK
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Dubai, UAE
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Frequently Asked Questions

It equips participants with the knowledge and analytical skills required to design, evaluate, and manage fixed offshore platforms from concept to decommissioning.

It is tailored for structural engineers, designers, construction engineers, steel fabricators, project engineers, and professionals involved in offshore structural work.

A basic understanding of structural or civil engineering is helpful, but the course is structured to support both early‑career and experienced professionals.

The course focuses on fixed platforms such as jackets, templates, and other bottom‑founded structures used in offshore oil, gas, and energy developments.

Participants learn hydrodynamic modelling, load determination, geotechnical interpretation, in‑place analysis, installation engineering, and structural assessment techniques.

Yes. Real project case studies, videos, and lessons learned from past offshore failures are integrated throughout the sessions.

Through wave theories, wind and wave load modelling, comparison of offshore codes, and hands‑on interpretation of hydrodynamic coefficients.

Yes. The course covers bathymetric surveys, geotechnical investigations, pile‑soil interaction, and foundation modelling.

Participants explore fabrication methods, construction sequencing, topside layout considerations, and quality‑related structural issues.

Yes. Loadout, lifting, transportation, substructure installation, topside integration, and associated analyses are covered in detail.

Environmental loads (wind, waves, currents) and the basics of seismic analysis using API guidelines are included.

The course includes life‑extension considerations, structural integrity assessment, and lessons learned from historical failures.

A blend of presentations, case studies, group discussions, and real‑world examples ensures an applied and interactive learning experience.

Yes. A Certificate of Completion from The Energy Training Centre is awarded upon successful completion.

About Energy Training Centre

Energy Training Centre is a leading provider of professional development programs for the energy and public sectors. With over 15 years of experience, we have trained more than 50,000 professionals across the Middle East and beyond.

Our expert-led courses are designed to meet the evolving needs of modern organizations, combining theoretical knowledge with practical applications that deliver immediate value to your career and organization.

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