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Fig. 14–1. Lifeboat on a semisubmersible rig

Safety Meetings

Meetings are an essential part of the safety regime on any rig. They
are used to ensure good communication among everybody on the wellsite.
There are several different types of safety meetings that are regularly held,
as outlined below.

Prespud meetings

Once the drilling program is finalized and before the rig starts to drill,
there will be a prespud meeting held in some suitable venue, such as a
conference center or training facility. All of the contractors (including the

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