Recently, I had the opportunity to go onboard the FPSO Armada Claire. It was operating in Australia, and is currently laid up in Batam, Indonesia. Despite being in the extreme heat, clad in boots and coveralls soaked in sweat, I thoroughly enjoyed the experience of walking through the FPSO, learning about the disconnectable riser turret mooring system, topsides processing equipment, water treatment, engine room, power generation, and the list goes on.
Seeing the installation with my own eyes and being able to relate what I have learned so far about FPSOs, despite Claire not being in operation, has been one of the key takeaways of the trip.