Types Of Offshore Marine Jobs

By Tom Doerr


Marine jobs are plentiful and include a very large spectrum of possibilities. One area of focus deals with offshore oil and gas and the process in which it is completed. Within this field there are five specific areas of focus that require a skilled person to accomplish the job. The five areas of focus are drilling operations; operating systems; major contracting; floating production, storage and offloading or FPSO; and the service field. To be successful in this field it is important to get the best training possible.

The process that is used to reach the natural resource is drilling. The drilling companies are the ones that deal with this process. These companies are eager for work and will travel anyway on the globe to get the job. If you are working for one of the companies you will have the opportunity to see the world, but must be ready to leave at a moments notice.

If you might enjoy the production or exploration of oil and gas, then you might want to look into an operating company. This company is responsible for applying for and receiving the license for these tasks. The brand names that we are all familiar with are the ones responsible for this area. Another task of this type of company is usually facility operations.

Contracting companies take pride in keeping the equipment in working order. The largest part of this field deals with maintenance and operational upkeep.

The FPSO field takes action when it is time to store and offload the natural resources. These companies are responsible for the floating storage barges and getting the resources safely to their destination. These barges are made to idle in one spot near the rig for long periods of time. Not only can they hold the oil, but they also store equipment.

Finally, the service companies are those that deal with assisting. Any type of help that a drilling or operating company might need is dealt with by the service company. If you are interested in one of these fields the opportunities are out there.




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