An Interactive 5-Day Training Course
SIMOPS (Simultaneous Operations) for Onshore and Offshore Facilities
Working on Concurrent Operations without Interference
Course Overview
“Simultaneous Operations” or SIMOPS often occur when multiple work activities and/or a large multi-disciplinary workforce is working at a single location and in close proximity, or whenever construction or major maintenance work is being done within a "live" process area of an existing facility. The risks associated with such simultaneous marine operations can be great and potentially dangerous. Therefore, all coordination of offshore operations must be addressed between the vessels and personnel involved for the safety of all personnel and assets. In such cases, it is critical that all relevant and involved parties come together in order to develop an appropriate hazard and risk management plan.
The objective of this GLOMACS training course is to give the participants an overview of parallel activities at the same location and at the same time that are considered “simultaneous operations”. By learning to identify possible SIMOPS situations of the project early on in the project development phase, the course participants will be able to distinguish those possible situations which may cause costly delays, or worse, cause serious harm or injury to the construction workforce and offshore operations personnel.
This GLOMACS training course will feature:
- The methodologies that are used to identify, quantify, and evaluate the risks of SIMOPS
- The Scope, Application and Management Overview of SIMOPS
- The Respective Responsibilities and Accountability (RASCI)
- Hazards and Risks Identification and Management i.e. consequence assessment, frequency analysis, risk calculation and analysis
- The Initiation, Planning and Implementing SIMOPS
- Manual Of Permitted Operations (MOPO)
- Change Control or Management of Change (MoC)
- SIMOPS work permitry
- SIMOPS records and action tracking
Training Outline
DAY 1: What is SIMOPS?
- Introduction to the SIMOPS Course
- Identify and Set the Expectations of the Course Participants
- Typical Offshore Activities which Occur Simultaneously
- Stakeholders – teams, departments, operations, projects, construction, maintenance
- Scopes and Application of SIMOPS (including the types of SIMOPS)
- Definition of SIMOPS
DAY 2: Management of SIMOPS
- Management Overview of SIMOPS (including the flowchart of 3 modes)
- Responsibilities and Process Flow (RASCI)
- The need for SIMOPS, Initiation and Planning
- Typical Hazards, Risks and Potential Consequences of Various Offshore Activities
- A Brief on Process and Technical Safety Management
- Hazards and Risks Identification (Risk Matrix)
- Management of Hazards and Risks, their Mitigation Measures
- Demonstration of ALARP
DAY 3: Operations Requirements for SIMOPS
- A Brief on Permit-To-Work (PTW) System
- Authority for SIMOPS Approval
- SIMOPS Development
- Permitted Operations (including MoPO and Preconditions)
DAY 4: Documentation Requirements for SIMOPS
- Initiating and Planning for SIMOPS
- Documentation and Requirement
- Bridging Documents – examples
- Site Specific Procedures (SSP)
- Emergency Response Procedure (ERP)
- Establishing the Permit System for SIMOPS (PtW and ISSoW)
DAY 5: SIMOPS Execution and Management Review
- SIMOPS Roll-out and Execution
- Management of Change (MoC) in SIMOPS
- Management Review of SIMOPS
- Auditing SIMOPS
Certificates
- On successful completion of this training course, GLOMACS Certificate will be awarded to the delegates
- Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE) : In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsor, one CPE credit is granted per 50 minutes of attendance
Accreditation
GLOMACS is registered with NASBA as a sponsor of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. NASBA have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.learningmarket.org.
All Training Seminars delivered by GLOMACS by default are eligible for CPE Credit.
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About Saudi Glomacs
At Saudi GLOMACS, we specialize in delivering world-class training courses in Saudi Arabia and across various international locations. Our training courses are tailored to meet the unique demands of Saudi Vision 2030 and the Human Capability Development Program, focusing on empowering Saudi citizens and enhancing workforce skills. We offer diverse courses spanning leadership, management, engineering, and technical disciplines to cultivate expertise and drive professional growth. Our flexible learning options—whether in-person, online, or in-house—ensure accessibility and convenience for individuals and organizations alike.
With over 30+ years of experience through the GLOMACS global network, we are committed to delivering innovative, results-driven training solutions. Our expert instructors combine industry knowledge with dynamic teaching methods, fostering practical skill development and long-term career success. By choosing Saudi GLOMACS, you're investing in personal excellence and contributing to the Kingdom’s sustainable economic growth and vision-driven transformation.
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