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Hurricane Preparedness: The Latest Guidelines and Lessons Learned

Originally Broadcast:	July 23, 2008
	Now available on Demand
Length:	Approximately one hour
Speakers:	David Petruska, Riser Technical Authority - GoM Performance Unit, BP James D. Stear, Ocean Engineer, Chevron Dave Wisch, Chevron Fellow, Chevron Energy Technology Co. Steve Leverette, Manager of R&D, SBM - Atlantia

Overview:

A number of API recommended practices have been or are being revised due to learning's from operational practices, experiences, and from recent hurricanes. The webcast and article (to be published in the August issue of Offshore) will summarize the progress and current status of these initiatives, with a focus on:

MODU Moorings

• API RP2 SK
• API RP2I

Production Systems

• Tension Leg Platforms (API RP 2T)
• Floating Production Systems (API RP 2FPS)

Metocean Conditions

• Bulletin 2INT-MET 1st Edition, Addendum 1
• API RP2 MET

About the Presenters:
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David Petruska Riser Technical Authority - GoM Performance Unit BP
James D. Stear Ocean Engineer Chevron
Dave Wisch Chevron Fellow Chevron Energy Technology Co.
Steve Leverette Manager of R&D SBM - Atlantia

Webcast Sponsors:

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