FPSO Hull Design, Construction, and SOLAS Regulations | FPSO EPCI Course Module 1

The hull of an FPSO is the foundation of a floating oil field. Get it wrong and nothing else works. In Module 1 of the FPSO EPCI Course, we break down the structural design of the FPSO hull, the critical decision between newbuild and conversion, risk-based equipment layout on the topsides, and the SOLAS regulations that govern the vessel. What you will learn: ▶ Why FPSOs are ideal for marginal, isolated, and ultra-deepwater fields ▶ How VLCC, Suezmax, and Aframax tanker hulls are adapted for FPSO service ▶ Topsides construction as Process Area Units (PAUs) on stools ▶ Conversion vs. newbuild: when each is the right decision ▶ Risk-based topside layout — why accommodation goes upwind and flares go at the bow ▶ Hull compartmentation: cofferdams, slop tanks, ballast tanks ▶ SOLAS requirements: damage stability, watertight bulkheads, ballast tank coatings ⏱ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 — Introduction 01:00 — 1.1 The FPSO Concept and Commercial Drivers 04:00 — 1.2 Hull and Topsides Construction 08:00 — 1.3 Design Confirmation and Wave Tank Testing 11:00 — 1.4 Conversion Versus Newbuild 15:00 — 1.5 Topside and Hull Layout Principles 20:00 — 1.5.3 SOLAS Regulations 23:30 — Summary and Key Takeaways 📌 Full Course Playlist: [Add playlist link] 🔔 Subscribe for the complete FPSO EPCI course — new modules released weekly. Connect with us: LinkedIn | Website | [Add links]