My 1st Offshore trip

Japan was the 1^st trip offshore. Visa application submitted to Japan Embassy, waited three days and got it.

Took the last flight of the day to Narita International Airport. The “Amazing Race” journey begins with wifey and friends waving me off at the airport.

Upon arrival, took the shuttle bus an hour long journey to TCAT (Tokyo City Air Terminal) then from there took a cab driven by a lady towards UENO Train station.

WOW! My 1^st impression was like Japan is sooooo clean man and tidy.

To get to Onahama a two hour journey distance by train. Every one was like actually queuing to board the train. Such discipline bunch of people they are. *respect*

Upon arrival in Onahama station straight away I took a cab to the hotel stated in the travel instruction. Was a surprise to see that there was no booking under my name but being a cool guy that I am hehe managed to get the only room available.

The room was like the smallest hotel room that I’ve been in. Just the basic bed fit for 1 and a half person a very small bathroom and the WC was a tini tiny one hehe. Guess space is really not that bigga deal around this part of the world.

Next day took a cab and went straight to the heliport and register myself for baggage weighing.

My 1^st chopper ride did not materialize due to some technical fault on the ignition. Had to abandon the ride. They arrange for a back up transport. We had to take the support vessel to the rig. Hence my 1^st ever ride onboard a support vessel “OSA Voyager”.

Arrived at the Semi sub HAKURYU 5 and was “billy plough” lifted to the rig by crane.

Hahaha now I officially am an OFFSHOREMAN by stepping foot on a Drilling Semi Submersible Rig.

Met with Mat my 1^st Supervisor. Was a very welcoming gesture from him. Am glad. Meet with Mark another crew onboard. He showed me around.

Was given the safety induction onboard by the safety guy Richard.

to be continue..