Master the art of FPSO topside module structural design through a hands-on, challenge-based approach using Bentley SACS. This program is designed for engineers who want practical, industry-ready skills in structural modeling, load application, and advanced analysis for offshore projects.

Over 6 weeks, you’ll tackle real-world challenges that cover everything from fundamentals to advanced safety checks like blast and fatigue analysis. Each challenge is structured to build your expertise step-by-step, ensuring you gain confidence in applying SACS for complex offshore engineering tasks.

Why Choose This Course?

✔ Live Expert Training Support – Learn directly from experienced offshore structural engineers.
✔ Post-Training Support – Get continued guidance even after the course ends.
✔ Community Support – Join a network of professionals for discussions, Q&A, and collaboration.

Prerequisite

Participants should have basic knowledge of Bentley SACS.
If you’re new to SACS, start with this free introductory course:

https://nas.io/toe-academy/courses/minicourse-offshore-structural-design-with-bentley

Key Highlights

• Format: Challenge-based learning with practical tasks
• Software: Bentley SACS
• Mode: Live classes via Microsoft Teams
• Schedule:
• • Start Date: December 6, 2025
  • End Date: January 17, 2026
  • Timing: Saturdays & Sundays, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM IST
• Duration: 6 Weeks
• Difficulty Progression: Beginner → Intermediate → Advanced

What You’ll Learn

• FPSO architecture and topside design principles
• Structural modeling and member fixity in SACS
• Load application: gravity, wind, live loads, hull deflection
• In-place, lifting, transportation, and loadout analysis
• Blast and fatigue analysis for safety compliance
• Dropped object study and miscellaneous structural checks

Who Should Enroll?

• Offshore structural engineers
• Naval architects
• Mechanical engineers working on oil & gas projects
• Professionals seeking Bentley SACS expertise

Course USP

• Hands-on Challenges – Learn by doing, not just theory
• Industry-Relevant Skills – Direct application to real FPSO projects
• Expert Mentorship – Guidance from seasoned professionals

Challenge Roadmap

1. FPSO Basics & Topside Structural Overview
2. Engineering Inputs for Design
3. Create a Topside Module in SACS
4. Load Modeling: Gravity, Environmental, Global Deflection
5. In-place Analysis
6. Lifting Analysis & Module Weighing Condition
7. Loadout Analysis – Perform loadout checks for module installation
8. Transportation Analysis – Create transport model, apply tow loads, evaluate combinations
9. Fatigue Analysis – SCF calculation, damage & life evaluation
10. Blast Analysis – Strength level (linear) & ductility level (nonlinear) blast checks
11. Dropped Object Study – Apply dropped object energy and verify risk zones
12. Miscellaneous Checks – Equipment base, stairs, secondary members

Enroll Now

Seats are limited! Secure your spot and take your offshore engineering skills to the next level.