BARGE MASTER / RIG MOVER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

- Directs the movement of offshore Drilling Rigs and work barges from one well site or location to another within Owner's offshore areas.

- Commands Owned or chartered self-propelled maintanance/producing jack-up barges.

- Pre-plans rig moves and attends pre-rig move meetings to coordinate with responsible Producing and Drilling personnel.

- Assigns boats to towing stations for moving rig or barge, plots course and is responsible for safe navigation of tow and directs maneuvering approach and positioning on new location.

- Gives direct commands regarding steering orders, engine speed and use of anchors and directing boats involved via radio.

- Acts as Master of one of the 100 self-propelled jack-up barges owned/leased by Owner.
Directs contract crew and is fully responsible for the operation of the vessel.

- Commands marine craft used in salvage, rescue or towing operations of marine equipment. Makes regular inspections of tugs and self-propelled barges to ensure compliance with Company safety, security and good housekeeping rules.

- Evaluates weather conditions prior to rig move in consultation with weather forecasters and continually updates forecast throughout rig move.

- Maintains permanent log of all drilling rigs and barges handled.

- Ensures the safe passage of rigs and barges through the offshore oilfields, and that all movements of rigs, barges, anchors and legs do not threaten or damage underwater pipelines or oilfield installations.