The seemingly permanent global trend of high spread rates, and the resultant cost impact of standby or downtime, has caused a significant shift in focus and investment, to project logistics.

Apart from efficient well-designs, operating procedures, and contracting / procurement strategy, efficient management of logistics is now regarded by project managers as a key factor in minimizing downtime, wasted resources and resultant well-costs.

OPMEL is able to share with prospective clients, its significant logistical experience, (including remote locations), covering the assessment, setup and management of key areas such as :

• Operational base and offices.
• IT network and satellite communication.
• Local staffing.
• Local administrative infrastructure (banking, import/clearing agents, recruiting agencies, etc)
• Local customs regime .
• Local logistical services (transport, materials handling, etc).
• Workshops, inspection companies and other technical service providers.
• AHTS vessels
• Helicopter and fixed-wing services
• Crewchanges.
• Equipment and materials manifesting and field/offshore transport.
• Medical and other emergency response services
• Waste disposal

For all the above, OPMEL is able, where necessary, to :

• identify the requirements
• compile detailed scope of services
• evaluate and short-list prospective service providers
• co-ordinate any necessary bidding process from invitation to evaluation and contract award
• implement and manage all the respective services