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1st Time @ Sarawak Offshore

Day 1: I boarded a helicopter from Miri Airport. It was my first time in a helicopter and was amazed that a passenger helicopter can actually carry 20+ passenger. It took almost an hour to reach the destination, E11 platform. We stopped by a platform in the middle of the journey to pick up two passengers.

Immediately after arrival, we went to meet the medic, had a quick lunch and undergo safety briefing. Safety is very critical especially at offshore since it is isolated, and even significant since I'm attached to HSE department.

E11 crew was very busy for the whole day due to start up process. Therefore, me and another HSE manager had to stay in our room, waiting for tea time in the evening. Then we returned to our room, waiting for dinner in the late evening. Then we returned to our room again, waiting for supper. So it was all about food that day! Anyway, we were given reading material, the E11 HSE Case but that was not sufficient for the many hours.

Day 2: As a part of exposure, we were absorbed into the crew for daily toolbox meeting. From there, we will be able to know the activities that was held or going to hold for the day. Today was a day of exposure for me, we had emergency exercise. A scenario of fire incident with several injuries were created and I was there to assist in observing during the mustering process. Everyone was serious and dedicated to the drill unlike students during fire drill at school.

Day 3: This is the 'sweatiest' day of all. Finally, someone brought us out of the living quarter to walkaround the platforms. This is not for height phobia people as the flooring there are basically strong mesh steels so you can see the below to the sea. It was noisy out there we had to put on ear muffs so whatever they explain, I heard nothing! To me, it was purely sightseeing. Lolz. Next, we visited the control room to be briefed on the production process. Looked very similar to stuffs I had learnt from University but a lot more complicated. Then for the rest of the day, I watched Astro and read magazines. Also went to see the medic as I had cough and sorethroat.

Day 4: Well, there's nothing much today. We gained the neccesary exposure here already (assuming so since the crew was busy and there was no any program for us). It was a day of food, tea breaks, Astro, Movies, Magazines and chattings. I won't really mind this life since I was still paid!...ahahahahaha...

Day 5: Today was another day. Nothing much to do. Just wait for the helicopter to arrive and bring us home. Anyway, it was a holiday for Shell so I'm not sure if I could claim this holiday as well... ahahahah... sibeh paindai kira with kompeni. Although I did not do anything much for the five days, I could still feel tired. Nevertheless, I can conclude this visit a worthy one.

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