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IADC Drill Bits January 2014 Digital Edition
Now Available!
The January 2014 issue of IADC’s monthly newsletter, Drill Bits, is now available. Please note that Drill Bits has moved to an all-electronic format.
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This month’s articles:
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Well Control Institute Leadership Named
Cason Swindle, formerly Director of Learning and Development at Noble Drilling Services, has been appointed Executive Director of the Well Control Institute (WCI). Additionally, Malcolm Lodge has been appointed Director, Training and Assessment of the WCI.
The WCI, initially announced in August at the IADC Well Control Conference of the Americas in Galveston, will be registered in the US and in the UK. It is expected to be fully operational by March, 2014.
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IADC Undergoing Branding Changes
IADC is changing. Building on almost 75 years of success, IADC is demonstrating a renewed commitment to catalyzing improved performance for the drilling community by focusing on operational integrity and serving as a champion for better regulation. IADC members have worked together to develop new initiatives guaranteed to change the industry for the better and maintain our license to operate. The Well Control Institute, the Workforce Development and Attraction Initiative, rewrites of key IADC books and forms and a top-to-bottom revamp of IADC’s Knowledge, Skills and Abilities are some of the key ways in which IADC has brought the drilling community together to work collaboratively on initiatives that will reach the goal of improving performance while also advocating for transparent and fair regulation.
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Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Issues Initial Final Rule on Medical Records
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issued its initial Final Rule on medical records in anticipation of state programs expected to be in place by 30 January 2014. A rule that had a deadline of 30 January 2014 would have allowed interstate CDL drivers to leave their medical cards at home once their medical certification status was entered onto their driving records. The FMCSA is now delaying that deadline until January 30, 2015.
Because the state programs are still being worked through, the FMCSA issued a Final Rule in the 14 January Federal Register amending its regulations to stay in effect until 30 January 2015. Interstate drivers who are subject to commercial driver’s license (CDL) or Commercial Learner’s Permit Regulations and federal physical qualification requirements, must retain paper copies of their medical examiner’s certificate when operating a commercial vehicle.
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New Report Forms out for Pump Inspections, Near-Miss Recording
IADC is pleased to introduce two new report forms for the global drilling industry, one an inspection form for mud pumps, and another for recording near-incidents.
These will be available very soon through the IADC Bookstore:
– IADC Mud Pump Inspection Checklist: Maintaining high fluid throughput is essential in many of today’s difficult wells. This new form, available soon, is one that goes to the heart of today’s drilling challenges.
– IADC Near Miss Report: Reducing near misses is the next big push in wells safety. This new form, supported by several major international operators, is a huge step forward in wells HSE. The near-miss report is available in two versions, one for drilling, and one for well servicing/workover.
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Publications Sales Rebranded "IADC Bookstore"
IADC has rebranded its publication sales effort as the IADC Bookstore, reflecting the ongoing revitalization of its books, forms and reference materials.
“These are very exciting times for IADC books and forms,” noted Mike Killalea, group VP/publisher. “Not only are we overhauling IADC’s longtime best sellers, but we will also introduce new titles published by IADC over the next several months.”
Sweeping rewrites are under way on both the definitive rig-operations manual the “IADC Drilling Manual” and the one-of-a-kind “IADC Deepwater Well Control Guidelines.”
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Reach the Rig with your Message
If your company markets to the drilling business, consider advertising on IADC’s exclusive rig-site forms and checklists. Marketing your company’s products and services through these unique IADC rig reports secure an in-your-face presence to rig-based operations personnel at the rig site.
High-visibility advertising is available on the front and back covers, as well as on the inside “flap,” which separate each pad’s sets of carbonless paper, preventing ink bleed through. Visit the Drilling Contractor website to see illustrations of the form layout.
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Accreditation Updates
WellCap
- Gulf Coast Training Technologies, Broussard, Louisiana (Conditional);
- AVS Multiservices Pvt Ltd; Delhi, India (Conditional);
- Pan American Well Control School, Argentina (Conditional);
- Al-Kebar Petroleum Services, Saudi Arabia (Conditional)
Rigpass
- Misr Training Center, Egypt (Conditional);
- Norton Energy Drilling, USA (Conditional);
- HSE Training Solutions, Colombia (Conditional);
- QHSE Energy Services, Peru (Conditional);
- Petrosphere Learning Systems Inc., Philippines (Conditional);
- Universidad Tecnologica de Tabasco, Mexico (Conditional);
- Nabors Drilling USA, USA;
- C&J Energy Services, USA (Conditional);
- Chesapeake Oilfield Services, USA (Conditional)
DIT
- Maplo Training Center, Brazil;
- San Antonio Internacional, Colombia;
- Q Training & Supplies SAS, Colombia;
- Gesco Training, Egypt (Conditional);
- MindMerge Training Center, Saudi Arabia (Conditional)
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Safety alerts
For all the latest safety alerts, visit www.iadc.org/alerts.htm
Alert 14-01: Internal explosion ruptures crown mounted compensator ring
Alert 14-02: Drop object results in lost time incident
Alert 14-02: Struck by incident results in leg injury
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Rigs receive ISP certificates
For certificates received since last LTI (in years):
- Aban Offshore Ltd.: Aban VI (5);
- Atwood Oceanics: Atwood Osprey (2);
- Ensco: Ensco 107 (5); Ensco 5000 (1); Ensco 5005 (6); Ensco Mad Dog (4);
- Essar Oilfield Services India Ltd.: LR #3 (1); Essar Wildcat (5);
- JO PDSI – AOS: KS Java Star (1):
- Nabors Drilling International Ltd.: 040 (2); 298 (4); 529 (6); 814 (7); 859 (2); 862 (1); Q2000 (1);
- National Drilling Services Co. LLC.: Rig #31 (6); Rig #32 (6);
- Northern Offshore: Energy Enhancer (3);
- PV Drilling: PV Drilling III (4); PV Drilling V (1);
- UMW Standard Drilling SDN BHD: Naga 2 (1); Naga 3 (2)
For certificates received since last recordable incident (in years):
- Aban Singapore PTE Ltd.: Aban VII (2); Deep Driller 4 (2); Deep Driller 5 (3);
- Ensco: Ensco 5000 (1); Ensco 6001 (1);
- Northern Offshore: Energy Enhancer (3);
- Parker Drilling Co.: Rig 256 (1);
- Scandrill Inc.: Scan Eagle (2); Scan Endeavor (2); Scan Star (1); Scan Texas (2);
- Sidewinder Drilling Inc.: Rig 17 (1); Rig 60 (1); Rig 110 (1); Rig 127 (1); Rig 128 (1); Rig 209 (2); Rig 219 (1); Rig 230 (1); Canebrake 102 (1); Canebrake 103 (1);
- Unit Drilling Company: Rig 23 (1); Rig 107 (3); Rig 123 (2); Rig 154 (5); Rig 306 (1); Rig 321 (1); Rig 323 (3);
- Unit Texas Drilling LLC: Rig 201 (2); Rig 325 (1)
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IADC welcomes new members
IADC welcomes 35 new members:
- Actuant Corporation, Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin;
- American Safety Services Inc., Odessa, Texas;
- Antelope Oil Tool and Manufacturing Co., Mineral Wells, Texas;
- Arabian Ocean Marine Services LLC, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates;
- Beijing Orion Energy Technology & Deveopment Co., Beijing, China;
- Copeland International, Inc., Houston, Texas;
- Cowboy Drilling and Exploration, LLC, Angel Fire, New Mexico;
- Dot Readiness Group, Inc., Odessa, Texas;
- DSI Thru-Tubing Inc., Calgary, Alberta, Canada;
- Filtermag International Inc., Scottsdale, Arizona;
- Horizon Occupational Safety & Health Training Institute and Services, Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan;
- Inquest, Inc., Houston, Texas;
- Jimsylva Nigeria Limited, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria;
- Kheiron Corporation, Lafayette, Louisiana;
- Kuldipsingh Oilfield Services N.V., Paramaribo, Suriname;
- Moog Inc., East Aurora, New York;
- Morgan Marine Pty Ltd., Applecross, Western Australia, Australia;
- National Energy Skills Centre, Drilling Academy, Point Lisas, Couva, Trinidad and Tobago;
- NSSLGlobal Ltd., Redhill, Surrey, United Kingdom;
- Oilman Group PTE, Ltd., Singapore;
- Onward LLC, Kemah, Texas;
- Osborn International, Burgwald, Germany;
- Randstad Mena, Dubai, United Arab Emirates;
- Shenkai Petroleum LLC, Houston, Texas;
- Sila Kalite Kontrol Muayene Gozetim Denetim Hiz. San. Tic. Ltd. Sti., Bursa, Turkey;
- SMD, Houston, Texas;
- Spooltech, LLC, Houston, Texas;
- System Improvements (Tap Root), Knoxville, Tennessee;
- Techshore Inspection Services, Cochin, Kerala, India;
- Tianjin Pan Pacific Bosun Oilfield Technology Ltd., Beijing, China;
- Titan Petroservices, Midland, Texas;
- Ultra Analytical Group, LLC, League City, Texas;
- Victory Marine Services WLL, Manama, Bahrain;
- Warrior Rig Ltd., Calgary, Alberta, Canada;
- Winches Inc., Broken Arrow, Oklahoma.
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