18 July 2017

Lost circulation

To encounter an interruption in the circulation of drilling fluid due to the fact that the fluid is entering into a porous or fractured formation underground […]
18 July 2017

Lower Flex Joint

The flex joint, or ball joint, allows the riser, which moves with the floating rig, to be connected to the BOP stack, which is locked to […]
18 July 2017

Magnetic brake

See electrodynamic brake.
10 November 2021

Major Accident Event (MAE)

An event connected with a facility, including a natural event, having the potential to cause multiple fatalities of persons at or near the facility.