Gulf Coast Training Technologies is pleased to announce the opening of our newly constructed Marine Training facility located at 113 Jared Dr. in Broussard LA. (Just outside of Lafayette, La.)
COURSES OFFERED
Goal: Upon successful completion of Gulf Coast Training Technologies aforementioned course, the trainee will: understand initial stability theory, be able to calculate moments and centers of gravity, calculate draft, list and trim, and understand the concepts of free surface effect. Also, this course will utilize the “Coastal Driller” to emphasize the use of operation manuals in the daily stability operations of a Jack-up MODU, and the “Deep Driller” operating manual for operations on board a Semi-submersible MODU. Additionally, role-playing by students will offer insight to effective countermeasures to worst-case and damage scenarios for both types of units.
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The “Surface Units and Active Ballast FOI Stability ” Course is being offered by Gulf Coast Training Technologies as a prerequisite for a United States Coast Guard Offshore Installation Manager, Barge Supervisor, or Ballast Control Operator license. This course will teach stability principles of both Surface Units and Active Ballast Floating Offshore Installation (FOI) Units to personnel serving aboard these type vessels.
Goal: Upon successful completion of Gulf Coast Training Technologies aforementioned course, the trainee will: understand initial stability theory, be able to calculate moments and centers of gravity, calculate draft, list and trim, and understand the concepts of free surface effect. Also, this course will utilize the “Deep Driller” to emphasize the use of operation manuals in the daily stability operations of a Surface Unit, and also utilize a “TLP” operations manual for operations on board a TLP Active Ballast System. Additionally, role-playing by students will offer insight to effective countermeasures to worst-case and damage scenarios for both types of units.
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The “Surface & Passive Ballast FOI Units Stability” Course is being offered by Gulf Coast Training Technologies as a prerequisite for a United States Coast Guard Offshore Installation Manager, Barge Supervisor, or Ballast Control Operator license. This course will teach stability principles of both Surface Units and Passive Ballast FOI Units to personnel serving aboard these type vessels.
Goal: Upon successful completion of Gulf Coast Training Technologies aforementioned course, the trainee will: understand initial stability theory, be able to calculate moments and centers of gravity, calculate draft, list and trim, and understand the concepts of free surface effect. Also, this course will utilize the “Deep Driller” Semi-submersible to emphasize the use of operation manuals in the daily stability operations of a MODU, and also utilize the “SPAR” operations manual for operations on board a SPAR Passive Ballast System. Additionally, role-playing by students will offer insight to effective countermeasures to worst-case and damage scenarios for both types of units.
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The “OIM/Barge Supervisor & Ballast Control Operator Licensing" Course is being offered by Gulf Coast Training Technologies in lieu of Coast Guard examination. As such, the course content is based on the subject material the Coast Guard deems necessary in their examinations as outlined in 46 CFR Part 10.920. Applicants for an Offshore Installation Manager, Barge Supervisor or Ballast Control Operator license are required to successfully complete USCG-approved comprehensive Stability, Fire Fighting, and Water Survival, and Well Control courses. Thus, the depth of coverage of these subject areas, while not as extensive as a particular comprehensive course, serves to reintroduce the trainee to the basic elements and knowledge already learned in the completed courses. Coverage on additional subjects (e.g. Rules of the Road, Weather, H2S, Radiophone, etc.) is designed to give the trainee a basic understanding of the subject material with emphasis placed on those areas especially important to the safety of the rig and its crew.
Goal: After attaining the requisite sea service and completion of all required USCG-approved courses, and upon successful completion Gulf Coast Training Technologies “Offshore Installation Manager/Barge Supervisor & Ballast Control Operator Licensing Course”, the trainee will: be able to take responsibility; according to duties prescribed by respective license and position, for the safety of a Mobile Offshore Drilling or Production Unit and its crew; be aware of the obligations under Coast Guard regulations concerning safety and protection of the marine environment; and, be able to take the practical measures necessary to meet those obligations.
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The "Jacking Operations" course is being offered by Gulf Coast Training Technologies utilizing our state of the art GCM Simulator with the programs matching a Bethlehem Jack-Up rig. The Simulator is on an electronically controlled tilt table that gives the student the "Real" feel of being in the Jacking Control Room. We utilize several different scenarios (Raising and Lowering legs, Pre-Loading, Punch Through, & Emergency Situations) for the training and demonstrating competence on the Simulator prior to completing the course.
Included in the class is an introduction to Stability which teaches students Stability Theories, the effects of weight on Stability and Trim, Mathematical Calculations, and load form usage. Students will also have a review of the information provided in the rig's operations manual (MOM) for safe operations of the MODU (This can be tailored for any rig or company if a Marine Operations Manual is provided) Also covered are "Worst Case Scenarios" concerning actual offshore disasters are used in conjunction with Damage Stability and Survival Mode preparations to illustrate proper procedures in emergency situations.
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The "Basic SCR Controls" course is being offered by Gulf Coast Training Technologies and is designed to give the students a basic understanding of SCR, Generator controls to enhance their troubleshooting skills. The course is divided into four sections. The first covers basic SCR theory and SCR hardware. The second section we study Generator theory and hardware. In the third section is practical system operation and troubleshooting. In the fourth section we will study other associated system such as Top drive controls, PLC or any applicable systems. We will also cover troubleshooting techniques with or without computer or oscilloscopes.
The “Basic DC-DC Controls” course is a three day course designed to give the students a basic understanding of DC motor, generator, and Generator controls to enhance their troubleshooting skills. The course is divided into four sections. The first covers basic DC theory and DC hardware. The second section we study Generator theory and hardware. In the third section is practical system operation and troubleshooting. In the fourth section we will study other associated system such as Top drive controls, PLC or any applicable systems. We will also cover troubleshooting techniques with or without computer or oscilloscopes.
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These courses are customizable to fit your system types and time restraints or schedules. We have the ability to provide training for ABB, Baylor, GCI, GE, IPS, ISC, Ross Hill SCR and Generator control systems. The usual duration for the course is five days and can accommodate 4 to 12 students.
Additionally, with our personnel's many years of Supervisory experience, we feel we could provide assistance with the following:
• Facility Audits
• Marine Personnel Competency Reviews
• Facilitation of Company Safety Based Training Programs
• Stability Refresher Training (Recertification)
Other
Possible Options
As we have many years experience in the industry we feel we can facilitate any Company based training programs or provide the comfortable facilities for your company instructors and employees to meet your training demands. Please feel free to contact us with any inquiries.
Please Contact Us for a schedule and price information - DDuplantis@GCMassociates.com
The Facility
The Gulf Coast
Training Technologies facility is located at
113 Jared Drive in Broussard, LA. It is a
newly constructed 4000 sq ft. building
consisting of offices, four classrooms, one
room dedicated to the Simulator Operations,
break, & restrooms. For your Personnel’s
convenience the facility is located close to
several Hotels, Restaurants, Shopping Areas,
and a short drive from the Lafayette, LA.
Airport (Airport Code - LFT)
Our Instructors
Mr. Glen
Edgar is also one of our instructors; Glen
has 27 years’ experience in maintenance and
operations of most all equipment for the
drilling industry.
Take interstate
10 to Lafayette, La.
Take exit 103 A
South. This puts you on HWY 90 East.
(Evangeline Thruway)
Go about 8.3
miles (You will go through Lafayette into
Broussard and it is the first left hand road
past McDonald’s)
Take left onto N.
Eola & drive .5 Miles to Jared Drive on your
right.
Follow Jared
Drive .1 miles to 113 and our facility is on
your left.
- When leaving
the airport, take a left on Blue Blvd.
- Go about .1
miles and turn left on Surrey Street.
- Go about .4
Miles and turn left onto HWY 90 East.
(Evangeline Thruway)
- Go about 4.8
miles (You will leave Lafayette and
enter Broussard and it is the first left
hand road past McDonald’s)
- Take left
onto N. Eola & drive .5 Miles to Jared
Drive on your right.
- Follow Jared
Drive .1 miles to 113 and our facility
is on your left.
Google Map - Driving Directions Click Here
7608 Highway 90 West • New Iberia, La 70560
Phone 337.365.0459 • FAX 337.367.0455
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