Offshore Lingo


	A FEW TERMS WHICH YOU MIGHT COME ACROSS OFFSHORE


	Shifter		Adjustable spanner comes in all sizes

	Drift / Podger		Metal spike used in steel construction

	OIM		Offshore Installation Manager - has overall responsibility of the rig

	Derrick		Large tall metal structure which houses the drilling equipment

	Top Drive		The drill

	Drill String		Steel tubes which are used to pass fluids to and from the well hole

	Draw-works		Machine used to haul the Top Drive up the Derrick

	Pusher		Toolpusher who has responsibility for all activities in the Derrick

	The Beach		Refers to land when you are offshore

	PPE		Personal Protective Equipment

	Pole Lift / Come Along		Device for lifting and restraining loads

	Flogger		Steel spanner various sizes designed for hitting with a hammer

	Barrel		Measurement of oil extracted from the ground

	Smoko		A designated area where smokers can burst into flames either in the main accommadation or out on the rig

	Tag-Line		Piece of rope tied to the load which is being lifted. Should not be tied to the lifting gear

	Confined Space		An area where special equipment is required in order for work to take place.

	Bond		Everyones favourite place. Most rigs are selling at duty free prices but that is starting to change

	Rigging		Collective name for equipment used to lift and secure loads

	Check In		Term used for checking in at the heliport either at Aberdeen or on an installation

	Galley		Most important place where all meals are served

	Speedbird		Hotel near Aberdeen Airport where you seem to spend quite a lot of time, in the event on no fly

	Bumped		Meaning you've been kicked off your flight

	Vantage Card		A card used to identify the individual and calculate how long he/she has been offshore

	Mud		Various chemicals that are pumped down the drill hole to cool lubricate and extract cuttings back to the surface

	Shakers		Machines designed to separate cuttings from the fluid so that it maybe reused

	Greenhand/horn		Someone new to an installation if flying for the fiirst time will be asked to wear a green armband

	Flare		Refers to the burning off of excess gas. Mounted on a flare boom either out or up in the air

	Flaring Off		The burning off of excessive gas at pressure. Normally unexpected and very load noise

	Standby Boat		A boat which is always in the vicinity of the rig used mainly for overside work

Obviously these are only some of the terms that you may come across, every different type of job or culture has its own language, so don't be surprised if a foreign worker says something in English and you don't know what it is, we all have our own ways of saying something. If you come across any terms that are not listed above let me know and I will add them in, but bear in mind there will be hundreds so I have only put in ones that I will think you will come arcoss often.

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