Excursion into the Lifeboat

J.Hebert and I-outside the lifeboat

The interior of the lifeboat

To orientate us around the rig better, Guy(rig manager) got us to go around to jot down the expiry dates of some of the emergency equipments. We manage to get hold of the Barge engineer, James Hebert, (yes, on this rig we have 4 James *rolls eyes*) to help us to locate the equipments. He hooked up the secure line for the lifeboat and we got into it. It's damn small but big enough to load 66 people which is insane. The manufacturer make the size according to normal human size. They never take into account that in the offshore industry, it's made up of guys with HUGE beer bellies. Zzzz.... freaking stuffy as well. Oh well, it's made in a certain 3rd world country which I decline to name. It starts with 'C'. =P J.Hebert really makes a fantastic tour guide. hahaha.... he told us quite a couple of tales revolving around life boat inspection. In fact, he is thinking of getting us into it when he does it within the next few days. Sounds really fun to lower the lifeboats for a little ride around the rig. Hopefully, I won't get seasick from it. hehe....

They are almost done with the fishing operations. Looks like they are going to start drilling again within these 2 days. The high pressure section. It's getting pretty exciting because in the high pressure section, the chances of blowout is a '1-for-1' meaning 50%.

Guy said that he will try to arrange for James and I get onto the rig floor or be with the derrickman! hehe.... Leon, don't be jealous!!