In the oil & gas, offshore, and offshore energy industries, transferring personnel between supply vessels and offshore installations such as drilling rigs or platforms is a routine activity. One of the most commonly used transfer methods is personnel transfer using a transfer basket lifted by a crane.

Because this activity involves significant risks, OPITO has developed the TSBB – Travel Safely by Boat training programme to ensure offshore personnel understand and practice proper safety procedures when performing personnel transfers.

However, many people are still unclear about the differences between TSBB Initial, TSBB Further, and TSBB Supplementary Training. These three training levels are designed to ensure that offshore personnel possess the necessary knowledge and competency to safely perform transfer basket operations offshore.

What Is TSBB (Travel Safely by Boat)?

TSBB is a basic training course developed in accordance with OPITO standards for personnel who need to travel by boat and perform personnel transfer using a transfer basket in offshore environments.

The course provides essential knowledge and practical understanding of safety procedures when transferring between vessels and offshore installations.

Key Course Content

The TSBB course typically includes:

Hazard identification during boat transfer operations
Safety principles when using personnel transfer baskets
Procedures for boarding and disembarking from a transfer basket
Safe body positioning while being lifted by a crane
Practical transfer basket exercises

Target Participants

The TSBB course is suitable for:

Offshore technicians and crew
Maintenance personnel
Inspection engineers
Any personnel required to transfer between a vessel and an offshore installation

What Is TSBB Further Training?

TSBB Further Training (Travel Safely by Boat Further Training) is a refresher and revalidation training programme for personnel who have previously completed TSBB Initial Training.

This course is designed to ensure that offshore personnel who regularly travel by boat and perform personnel transfers maintain the required safety knowledge and competencies according to OPITO standards.

According to OPITO training standards, TSBB Further focuses on refreshing and reinforcing safety awareness and emergency response skills related to boat transfer operations.

Target Participants

TSBB Further Training is intended for:

Personnel who have previously completed TSBB Initial Training
Offshore workers who frequently travel by boat to offshore installations
Personnel who need to renew or revalidate their safety competence in accordance with OPITO requirements

What Is TSBB Supplementary Training?

The TSBB Supplementary Training course helps learners understand and practice safe procedures for boat transfers and personnel transfer basket operations.

After completing the course, learners will be able to:

Understand the Risks in Personnel Transfer

Identify hazards when transferring between vessels and offshore installations
Understand safety procedures and safe working practices related to basket transfer operations

Practice Correct Transfer Techniques

Safely embark and disembark from a transfer basket
Maintain the correct body posture when lifted by a crane
Coordinate effectively with the crane operator and deck crew during transfer operations

Follow Offshore Safety Procedures

Understand the safety procedures related to boat transfer
Apply proper procedures to minimize risks during personnel transfer operations

Comparation of TSBB, TSBB Further &TSBB Supplementary

Category	TSBB Initial Training	TSBB Further Training	TSBB Supplementary Training
Course Objective	Basic training on safety when travelling by boat and performing personnel transfer using a transfer basket	Refresh and revalidate the safety skills learned in TSBB Initial	Supplementary training and competence assessment for personnel required to perform boat transfer using a transfer basket
Target Participants	Personnel who have not taken TSBB before but are required to perform offshore boat transfer	Personnel who have completed TSBB Initial and need to maintain safety competence	Personnel requiring additional training to achieve competence in transfer basket operations
Main Content	– Hazards during boat transfer – Safe transfer basket procedures – Safe body posture when lifted by crane – Practical personnel transfer exercises	– Review of boat transfer procedures – Reinforcement of safety skills – Updates on emergency response procedures	– Understanding risks in personnel transfer – Practice embarking and disembarking transfer baskets – Demonstrate correct boat transfer methods
Learning Outcomes	Equip learners with fundamental knowledge and skills to perform safe boat transfer	Ensure learners maintain safety competence and skills to continue working offshore	Ensure learners have the competence to perform transfer basket operations according to correct procedures
Role in Training Pathway	Foundation course for offshore personnel transfer	Refresher / revalidation course after TSBB Initial	Supplementary course to achieve operational competence
Practical Application	For offshore personnel who need to travel between vessels and offshore installations	For personnel continuing to work offshore	For personnel who need additional skills in transfer basket operations

Where Can You Take TSBB Training in Vietnam?

In Vietnam, PVD Training is one of the leading offshore training centres providing internationally recognised training programmes for the oil & gas industry.

Training programmes available at PVD Training include:

OPITO BOSIET / FOET / HUET
OPITO Shallow Water CA-EBS
Travel Safely by Boat (TSBB)

With realistic training facilities and experienced offshore instructors, PVD Training enables learners to clearly understand and practice safe procedures for boat transfer and personnel transfer basket operations.