scolopax Posted November 24, 2011 Report Share Posted November 24, 2011 I am currently on a rig offshore Norway. A big storm is forecast for tonight and tomorrow, 36m wave height (which is huge). Something to look forward to..... They are starting to down man some other rigs, we are staying put....time to search out that "Perfect Storm" DVD . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocker3 Posted November 24, 2011 Report Share Posted November 24, 2011 36m waves that is huge how big a wave can rig take safely? Stay safe buddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huffhuff Posted November 24, 2011 Report Share Posted November 24, 2011 I am currently on a rig offshore Norway. A big storm is forecast for tonight and tomorrow, 36m wave height (which is huge). Something to look forward to..... They are starting to down man some other rigs, we are staying put....time to search out that "Perfect Storm" DVD . Now, i'm sure it won't happen but if it did all go boobies up, what is the procedure? I'm assuming getting a chopper is out of the question? So do you all don the wetsuits and get in a floaty vessel of some description? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imperfection Posted November 24, 2011 Report Share Posted November 24, 2011 I'd be crapping myself out there-im terrified of water! Stay safe and keep away from the edge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CZ550Kevlar Posted November 24, 2011 Report Share Posted November 24, 2011 Last time i went on a rig for a consultancy/commissioning job they had a funky fairground ride bolted onto the rig, it was a lifeboat which completely sealed up with big bucket seats, restraints and BIG harnesses and you basically all sat in there in your survival suits closed your eyes and they release a locking device and it slides down a big ramp dropping you into the sea a safe distance from the rig, no matter what happens to it they always right themselves, not sure if things have moved on since then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Mike Posted November 24, 2011 Report Share Posted November 24, 2011 36m waves that is huge how big a wave can rig take safely? Stay safe buddy About 30 m :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scolopax Posted November 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2011 they have had 31m waves in the past, we are maybe 18m off the water but its a floating rig so should bob around like a boat riding out the weather (in theory). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vole Posted November 24, 2011 Report Share Posted November 24, 2011 Will you be able to have a look outside or would you be kept indoors ? Can you get seasick on a rig ? It sounds exciting , says I 100 s of miles away ! Good luck and I hope it gives you a miss . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the enigma Posted November 24, 2011 Report Share Posted November 24, 2011 (edited) :o Blimey Charlie,that is rough......... and there was me whingeing 'cos the wendy house had just blew over. Edited November 24, 2011 by the enigma Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocker3 Posted November 24, 2011 Report Share Posted November 24, 2011 the rig is floating so SHOULD be ok ! Thats why i am a land lover hahaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muddy Funker Posted November 24, 2011 Report Share Posted November 24, 2011 :o Blimey Charlie,that is rough......... and there was me whingeing 'cos the wendy house had just blew over. That made me laugh, I start crying everytime the wind blows my chilli plants over Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chard Posted November 24, 2011 Report Share Posted November 24, 2011 36m? Better send details to Wikipedia then. They quote : It is common for mid-ocean storm waves to reach 7 meters (23 ft) in height, and in extreme conditions such waves can reach heights of 15 meters (49 ft). However, for centuries maritime folklore told of the existence of much larger waves — up to 30 meters (98 ft) in height Bigger than folklore :o :o :o :o :o :o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scolopax Posted November 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2011 Don't really know as I'm not planning on going outside to measure them, but I guess it depends where and how you measure them, but 36m is what they are talking of here (seems big to me). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vole Posted November 24, 2011 Report Share Posted November 24, 2011 Looked at the Shipping Forecast , Hurricane Force 12 soon . Never knew it went up to 12 ! Keep us posted and a video would be interesting . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxnet22 Posted November 24, 2011 Report Share Posted November 24, 2011 36 m.....some big swells coming in there mate should be a good night for the cod,thing is what u use to grip the bottom?haha be safe fella. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supersonic Posted November 24, 2011 Report Share Posted November 24, 2011 Videos pls! N Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick miller Posted November 24, 2011 Report Share Posted November 24, 2011 Stop being a nooftah and get on yourself on the pool table, it's quite a laugh trying to play pool in a storm aboard a semi-sub! Not quite as pointless as trying to play pool on a jackup that had decided to jack itself down on one leg in the middle of the night though, forgone conclusion that all the balls would end up in the corner pocket on that one. Be safe guv. I'm sure you'll be fine and it'll be 'an experience' :blink:. Best wear two pairs of kecks though just in case and maybe lay-off the roll-mops for breakfast given you're in Noggy land. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geordieh Posted November 24, 2011 Report Share Posted November 24, 2011 Looked at the Shipping Forecast , Hurricane Force 12 soon . Never knew it went up to 12 ! Keep us posted and a video would be interesting . That should cut the range of the wunderkinder with their 17hmr down to about 250mtrs and open up the groups to .5 of an inch Geordie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVB Posted November 24, 2011 Report Share Posted November 24, 2011 I thought to myself "I bet he is exaggerating". Looked at the weather report from Met office and it said "Sea State - High or very high, occasionally phenomenal". I bet that isn't a word they use often. What's after phenomenal? Anyway stay safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeds chimp Posted November 24, 2011 Report Share Posted November 24, 2011 I thought to myself "I bet he is exaggerating". Looked at the weather report from Met office and it said "Sea State - High or very high, occasionally phenomenal". I bet that isn't a word they use often. What's after phenomenal? Anyway stay safe. X FILES :yp: :yp: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chard Posted November 24, 2011 Report Share Posted November 24, 2011 I thought to myself "I bet he is exaggerating". Looked at the weather report from Met office and it said "Sea State - High or very high, occasionally phenomenal". I bet that isn't a word they use often. What's after phenomenal? Anyway stay safe. There isn't anything after Phenomenal. It's the top category 9 on the Douglas Scale for sea state. However, Phenomenal means 14 metres or higher, and that's the top category. I think you're looking at 36 feet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVB Posted November 24, 2011 Report Share Posted November 24, 2011 There isn't anything after Phenomenal. It's the top category 9 on the Douglas Scale for sea state. However, Phenomenal means 14 metres or higher, and that's the top category. I think you're looking at 36 feet. That's a bit disappointing isn't it. Such a great word for such little waves There must be something above that category even if it is "oh my God look at the size of that mother ******" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ME Posted November 24, 2011 Report Share Posted November 24, 2011 We need to bring back Record Breakers for this forum. Can anyone suggest a replacement for Roy? (RIP) We need someone with Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted November 24, 2011 Report Share Posted November 24, 2011 There is a name. It's 'oh *********************..........!' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highseas Posted November 24, 2011 Report Share Posted November 24, 2011 you lucky ******! i would give my left nut to be on that rig (untill the vomiting starts) ive been out on a trawler in force 8 that was eerm interesting! ive got a freind who translates shipping forcasts into the funnyst thing you will hear (he also reads out the menu for the loacle take-away place that has every one in stitches :blink: ) sea state ;high comeing very high later=== the seas is a throthing malestrom of hopelesness and death catch the nearest ship mate and give it a whirl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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