Simulator company Drilling Systems is to coach Stena Drilling crews in restarting and operating rigs using its On-The-Rig (OTR) simulation package. After successfully reactivating Stena's semi-submersible craft Stena Don, the companies decided to deploy the technology on the company's deepwater drillships Stena Forth, Stena DrillMax and Stena IceMax. Kevin Franklin, chief executive officer at 3T Energy Group, which includes Drilling Systems, said: “Stena’s investment in crew competency is setting new standards for the oil and gas industry. The OTR-enabled drilling rig will be able to operate at depths of up to 3,000 metres - more than twice as deep as a conventional rig. It also offers individual coaching sessions and can simulate high-risk scenarios.
Simulator company Drilling Systems is to coach Stena Drilling crews in restarting and operating rigs using its On-The-Rig (OTR) simulation package. After successfully reactivating Stena's semi-submersible craft Stena Don, the companies decided to deploy the technology on the company's deepwater drillships Stena Forth, Stena DrillMax and Stena IceMax. The OTR-enabled drilling rig will be able to operate at depths of up to 3,000 metres - more than twice as deep as a conventional rig. It also offers individual coaching sessions and can simulate high-risk scenarios.