API RP 95J: 2006 Gulf of Mexico Jackup Operations for Hurricane Season-Interim Recommendations

American Petroleum Institute (API). First Edition, June 2006. 24p. The purpose of this interim recommended practice is to present an interim approach to siting Jackup Mobile Offshore Drilling Units (MODUs) and to recommend certain operational procedures to enhance Jackup survivability and stationkeeping during hurricane season in the Gulf of Mexico during drilling, workover, and while stacked (idled) at a non-sheltered location. The information presented herein is premised on the existence of an evacuation plan, the intent of which is to assure timely evacuation of all rig personnel in anticipation of certain climatic conditions