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Let me start with the fact that I am not a welder.  I was called offshore shore to rebuild a few pumps and worked in the "weld area" for 5 days.  The weld area is about 100' above the water.I have never see a shop with a better view!!We were about 125 miles out in about 1,800 feet of water. Attached Images
Reply:cool where you in the gulf
Reply:nice !-Graham-Mechanical EngineerAutosport Mechanic/Fabricator
Reply:Originally Posted by ed maccool where you in the gulf
Reply:HI ya sprint7 nice shot. I have done some work on the platforms out in the gulf of Mexico. I was on the bigger platforms an was amazed at just how steady they were in rough weather. I had gotten called out during a storm to assist welding a part of a platform  that buckled when a helicopter landed on it and started sliding toward the sea. they used to crane onboard the platform to hold the helicopter in place while the platform was jacked  in place the weakened steel cut out and the new piece welded in place.Co-Own CNC shop:Miller :1251 plasma cutter, MaxStar 700 TIG/Stick, & XMT 456 Multiprocess Welder.&  2 Hypertherm HPR260's Plasma CutterSorry I had a bad stroke but now I am back.
Reply:Originally Posted by specterHI ya sprint7 nice shot. I have done some work on the platforms out in the gulf of Mexico. I was on the bigger platforms an was amazed at just how steady they were in rough weather. I had gotten called out during a storm to assist welding a part of a platform  that buckled when a helicopter landed on it and started sliding toward the sea. they used to crane onboard the platform to hold the helicopter in place while the platform was jacked  in place the weakened steel cut out and the new piece welded in place.
Reply:Soooooo Much Water,and nowhere to go if things go South.  Pretty scary to me anyway.Fantastic pictures!!!!!"Any day above ground is a good day"http://www.farmersamm.com/
Reply:Originally Posted by farmersammSoooooo Much Water,and nowhere to go if things go South.  Pretty scary to me anyway.Fantastic pictures!!!!!
Reply:I imagine guys in a submarine feel that way too.Are these floating rigs held in place by their own propulsion systems, or a tugboat, or are they moored in some way.  I've never understood how they worked.  I probably ought to read something on it.Amazing stuff"Any day above ground is a good day"http://www.farmersamm.com/
Reply:Most of the rigs unless in shallow water have an anchor system tied to pileings deep in the bottom of the ocean floor.  Most are 200' into the floor. I felt alot safer than I ever did in a Nuke Sub.Co-Own CNC shop:Miller :1251 plasma cutter, MaxStar 700 TIG/Stick, & XMT 456 Multiprocess Welder.&  2 Hypertherm HPR260's Plasma CutterSorry I had a bad stroke but now I am back.
Reply:Rebuilding bilge pumps is nasty, smelly work.  Hopefully, they used bronze or stainless steel volutes.
Reply:its amazing how clear that water is, especially for the gulf, im pretty sure in that pic you can see the bottom of the rig you said was 100' below
Reply:how long were you out there? do they have beer? these are 2 very important questions that tie into one another.
Reply:Pack a rod. I'll bet the fishing under the platform is great.I've dove in water 150-250' deep and it never bothered me a bit. I went tuna fishing off shore and we stopped and went for a swim to cool off. Swimming in 2000'+ of water creeped me out. Guess its all mental.Cool picts, thanks.
Reply:Very cool indeed. Who's platform was it? I wonder how they rotate out as far shifts and what not.
Reply:Sprint7:Thanks for the pics. Since you're not a weldor, how did you end up posting for us? Originally Posted by specterI had gotten called out during a storm to assist welding a part of a platform  that buckled when a helicopter landed on it and started sliding toward the sea. they used to crane onboard the platform to hold the helicopter in place while the platform was jacked  in place the weakened steel cut out and the new piece welded in place.
Reply:ive done rig inspections with the USCG and the two thing that I learned about rigs was the fishing and food are unbelievable"The Name of Jesus is a lightning rod because The Name represents the division of life between good and evil, God and Satan, light and darkness, righteousness and sin, heaven and hell"
Reply:I saw a program about container ships.  Apparently living conditions are good on them too.  I think some companies allow wives along too.  I suppose it's hard to attract people to work on them for long periods.  They virtually run non stop from port to port I guess.  No layover or real shore time."Any day above ground is a good day"http://www.farmersamm.com/
Reply:Originally Posted by farmersammI saw a program about container ships.  Apparently living conditions are good on them too.  I think some companies allow wives along too.  I suppose it's hard to attract people to work on them for long periods.  They virtually run non stop from port to port I guess.  No layover or real shore time.
Reply:Originally Posted by fishon91its amazing how clear that water is, especially for the gulf, im pretty sure in that pic you can see the bottom of the rig you said was 100' below
Reply:Originally Posted by DSWPack a rod. I'll bet the fishing under the platform is great.I've dove in water 150-250' deep and it never bothered me a bit. I went tuna fishing off shore and we stopped and went for a swim to cool off. Swimming in 2000'+ of water creeped me out. Guess its all mental.Cool picts, thanks.
Reply:Originally Posted by SR20steveVery cool indeed. Who's platform was it? I wonder how they rotate out as far shifts and what not.
Reply:nice pictures!!Ya gotta spend money to make money!
Reply:[QUOTE=Craig in Denver;249711]Sprint7:Thanks for the pics. Since you're not a weldor, how did you end up posting for us?I am a mechaincal engineer by trade (don't banned me!!) and work for a company that specializes in rotating equipment.  I found this site about a year ago when I decided to try my hand at welding.  This was just the first time I ever had a picture worth posting because Lord knows my welds aren't picture worthy!!!  I work in a lot of shops and plants and this area was just really neat with the view.  It was a PITA to work (everything is rusted/stuck) but the view made up for it.Also, sorry for the multi post.  I don't know how to post more than one quote in a reply.Last edited by sprint7; 02-06-2009 at 10:11 PM.
Reply:Thanks for the answer. Hey you posted pics, no way you'll get banned. In the lower right corner of each post is a big "(quote icon). Click on each post that you want and on the last one click on the word 'quote' icon.FWIW: I had trouble this time with 3 quotes, I'm not sure why. I'm pretty sure I've done it before.9-11-2001......We Will Never ForgetRetired desk jockey. Hobby weldor with a little training. Craftsman O/A---Flat, Vert, Ovhd, Horz. Miller Syncrowave 250Hey, sprint7, you don't work for GAME Equipment do you? Originally Posted by farmersammI saw a program about container ships.  Apparently living conditions are good on them too.  I think some companies allow wives along too.  I suppose it's hard to attract people to work on them for long periods.  They virtually run non stop from port to port I guess.  No layover or real shore time.
Reply:Originally Posted by 76GMC1500Hey, sprint7, you don't work for GAME Equipment do you?Conditions are good.  Typically, everybody has their own state room.  Food is hit and miss, some ships will serve lobster, others serve beef knuckle.  Depending on how traditional the ship is, as an officer you may get privelages such as having the stewards department do your laundy and clean your room similar to a hotel.  There are usually lounges, some have satellite TV but others just have large collections of bootleg VHS tapes.  Some ships allow drinking and have a slop chest which you can buy beer from, most do not.  The living condtions are pretty good but don't really matter.  Typically, you'll be working a 12-16 hour day and wont want to do anything but sleep during your time off.  A typical rotation might be 8 on 4 off, 4 on 8 off within a 24 hour period if you're on a watch standing ship.Layovers are generally 1-3 days, your work schedule makes it difficult to have much time off in port, sometimes you can work out a deal with other shipmates to double up on shifts to give more time in port.  Tankers make port time difficult.  The refineries don't let anybody off the ship and don't let service vehicles come to the ship.  The only way off is on a launch while at anchor and most companies aren't willing to hire launches so you can get shore time.
Reply:The view from my work shop offshore yesterdayReally neat weather considering 5 minutes earlier we were fogged in with 100 yards visiblity............Hobby / Unpaid Community WelderI like a Challange so all my friends bring the crap to meLincon Weld Pac 100Lincon ? cracker box / stickHobart Mig 140
Reply:Kool pics....where in the gulf are you??
Reply:Always nice to know archimedis law still work and the rig have all the best calculation beside the aerospace and NASA.Unit in my fab shop dept:my good hand and team that trust me...A lone welder make art... a village full of welder make Miracles...
Reply:Originally Posted by sprint7Kool pics....where in the gulf are you??
Reply:sprint7  Great pictures, got any more?]Craig in DenverI know I'm half blind cause I can barely  see the puddle With a #10, But I don't have my helmet on and I'll be dam*ed if i can find that " icon Attached ImagesA butterfly without wings, is just an ugly bug
Reply:hmmm... that's strange. shows up for me. Attached Images