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Offshore logistics knowledge

Practical explanations of mobilisation, marine operations, certification, customs and compliance — written for the people planning operations on the Norwegian Continental Shelf.

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2026-01-14 · 9 min

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.

2026-02-03 · 8 min

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.

2026-02-24 · 8 min

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.

2026-03-17 · 7 min

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.

2026-04-07 · 8 min

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.

2026-04-28 · 8 min

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.

2026-05-19 · 9 min

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.

2026-06-09 · 7 min

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.

2026-06-30 · 8 min

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.

2026-07-14 · 7 min

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.

2026-07-28 · 8 min

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.

2026-08-04 · 8 min

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.

2026-08-11 · 7 min

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.

2026-08-18 · 7 min

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.

2026-08-25 · 9 min

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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