Mobilisation & Projects
Rig moves, project cargo, heavy lift and time-window planning.
4Marine Operations
Supply base, vessel types, bulk transfer and return logistics.
1Equipment & Standards
Offshore containers, certification and cargo unit selection.
2HSE & Compliance
NORSOK, lifting operations and documented compliance requirements.
1Customs & Trade
Temporary import, classification and cross-border documentation.
4Operations & Management
Downtime, KPIs, crew rotation and supplier selection.
All articles
What Is Rig Mobilisation? A Guide to Moving Drilling Units
Rig mobilisation explained: planning, cargo certification, weather windows and sequencing when a drilling rig moves on the Norwegian Continental Shelf.
Offshore Containers Explained: DNV 2.7-1 and EN 12079
What DNV 2.7-1 and EN 12079 require of offshore cargo carrying units: certification, marking, lifting sets, periodic inspection and choosing the right CCU type.
Supply Base Logistics Explained: From Quay to Installation
How an offshore supply base works: receiving, sorting, inventory management, sailing schedules, quayside handling and backload to and from installation.
PSV vs AHTS: The Difference Between Offshore Support Vessels
PSV, AHTS and OSV explained — what each offshore vessel type does, which operations they suit, and how to select the right vessel for the job.
Offshore Lifting Operations: Planning and Certification
How offshore lifting operations are planned: lift plans, certified lifting gear, wind limits, dynamic forces and the roles involved in a safe lift.
NORSOK Standards: What They Mean for Logistics Suppliers
What NORSOK is, why the standards exist, and what they mean in practice for offshore logistics suppliers on the Norwegian Continental Shelf.
Temporary Import of Oilfield Equipment into Norway
How temporary import and export of oilfield equipment works: ATA carnets, origin documentation, classification, and the most common reasons cargo gets held.
Backload and Waste Logistics from Offshore Installations
How the return flow from offshore installations is planned: backload of empty units, used equipment, hazardous waste, and documentation to approved reception.
Project Cargo and Heavy Lift in Offshore Energy Projects
How project cargo and heavy lift are planned offshore: route surveys, axle loads, quay capacity, lift plans and coordination between hauliers, cranes and quay.
Offshore Bulk Transfer: Mud, Cement, Brine and Base Oil
How bulk transfer to offshore installations works: tank types, hose operations, contamination risk, planning bulk requirements and common mistakes.
Reducing NPT: How Logistics Affects Offshore Downtime
Non-productive time (NPT) explained, and which logistics decisions genuinely reduce waiting time on drilling rigs and installations.
Weather Windows and Rig Moves on the Norwegian Shelf
How weather windows are planned for rig moves and offshore operations on the NCS: operational limits, forecast uncertainty and sequencing.
Crew Change on the NCS: The Logistics Around Rotation
How offshore crew change logistics works: helicopter terminal, baggage, safety equipment, training requirements and coordination with the rotation plan.
Offshore Logistics KPIs: What Is Actually Worth Measuring
Which metrics genuinely indicate offshore logistics performance: utilisation, lifts per sailing, quayside rejection rate, backload balance and expedite share.
How to Choose an Offshore Logistics Provider
What genuinely separates offshore logistics providers: certification, base access, documentation quality, interfaces, and the questions to ask in pre-qualification.
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