Salam wbt and hi everyone,
2020 is approaching the end and 2021 is around the corner…Time flies..
I am currently writing from the same rig I was previously at..I have been here nearly 2 weeks, another 1 week to go hopefully.
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| This is how land rig looks like. The box here we call it Logging Unit, that's where I spent my 12 hours shift. |
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| The window with bar, looks like jail right? It is basically 12 hours or even more of jail time everyday. This is taken from inside the logging unit |
Last Friday, 18th December was Qatar National Day basically like a Independence Day for the country. It made no difference to me, as I am at the rig. From time to time, heard the fighter jet in the sky made a flying practice whatnot.
Here at the rig, initially service company personnel like me, we can eat in the galley. Now, as some third party crew got Covid19, the client imposed the protocol we can no longer eat there. The thing is, we still mixed around with all the crew and land rig is not a control environment. People come in and out. Although it is ridiculous protocol, I had to bear with it.
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| We had to pack the food, eat inside the logging unit. At the same time, working and entertaining the phone calls received. |
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| This was a nice surprise. I bought the Starbucks cookie on the day I departed to the rig. I placed it in my bag, and forgot about it. After 4-5 days, I opened my bag I saw it and I was so happy! Like a nice gift to myself for having decent food 😆😆😆. |
Some colleagues shared the picture of food fiesta they had at offshore rig during Qatar National Day celebration. Looks like very nice food.
At this land rig, I don't get the fancy food or 5 stars room like offshore rig. However, I felt the personnel at the rig here - like kitchen Chef, helper, housekeeper, and rig crew are very nice. They are working very hard and do the best with what they have. I can feel their warmth and sincerity. Even though I am telling you, the conditions are way out of conducive and everyone have their rights to lose their mind. For me, I always thanked them very much with whatever they provided.
It is ok, I can cope with it for 3-4 weeks and it should not be a problem. Imagine all these people has been working at land rig for 10-15 years doing the same thing, facing same not conducive working environment. And, going home meeting their family every 2 years.
That's tough.
Take care and Salam wbt.
P/S - Does not mind, does not matter. I think that's the quote or book title. Don't ask me in details, I haven't read anything about it but it reflects well with me now.
