{"id":125755,"date":"2025-12-18T15:56:17","date_gmt":"2025-12-18T15:56:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/?p=125755"},"modified":"2025-12-19T15:39:32","modified_gmt":"2025-12-19T15:39:32","slug":"abls-rig-rundown-december-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/all-media\/blog\/abls-rig-rundown-december-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"ABL&#8217;s Rig Rundown | December 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-blue-color\"><strong>Welcome to the ABL Rig Inspections Bulletin! <\/strong><\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-blue-color\"><strong>A regular series brought to you by ABL&#8217;s global rig inspection team. 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style=\"aspect-ratio:0.7499961852445258;width:241px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Billy-mcbain-headshot-2-1152x1536-1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Billy-mcbain-headshot-2-1152x1536-1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Billy-mcbain-headshot-2-1152x1536-1.jpg 1152w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>In today\u2019s offshore energy landscape, environmental responsibility is more than a regulatory requirement, it\u2019s a core component of operational excellence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this blog, Billy McBain, a seasoned Rig Inspector with over 14 years of experience, shares insights into the purpose, process, and value of Environmental Inspections in offshore drilling operations<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2714\ufe0f Key Takeaways:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Environmental inspections provide operators with assurance that environmental policies, procedures, and contingency plans are effective and compliant with industry regulations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pre-inspection preparation and thorough onboard reviews enable inspectors to identify potential environmental risks before they escalate into costly incidents.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Regular assessments of documentation, waste management, chemical handling, and emissions tracking help maintain strong environmental performance and operational integrity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Findings from inspections drive continuous improvement, promoting a proactive culture of environmental responsibility across offshore operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"h-\">These takeaways highlight the importance of proactive, data-driven environmental assurance in maintaining safe, compliant, and sustainable offshore operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button 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href=\"https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/case-studies\/rig-inspection-for-uk-drilling-platform-plug-and-abandonment-preparation\/\">Read the full article<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In South America, ABL was engaged by an international rig owner in South America to conduct a drilling rig reactivation, deploying multi-disciplined expertise across mechanical, electrical, subsea, and dynamic positioning systems to assess the asset\u2019s condition and define the technical requirements for its safe return to full operational service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--4\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/case-studies\/drilling-rig-reactivation-south-america\/\">Read the full article<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:22px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" 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