Drilling platforms, oil wells, dredging
operations, and wind turbines all of the previous are
different forms of offshore structures, and they are
utilized in a wide range due to the variation of sea depths
which makes the design harder than any other
structures and increases the number of delay factors,
challenges, and danger that the structure will face
because of the hurricanes, waves, and storms in the
ocean. Accordingly, there are always unexpected
problems that may happen during the work, and the
percentage of completing the project on time is around
30%. Therefore, managers must be aware and have a
prior experience and study in this field to avoid delay
and eliminate risk. This paper illustrates the delay
factors in offshore structures and what are the more
common and specific delay factors. also explains the best
management methods that are preferred to utilize in
complex projects to submit the project on time, and how
the managers are responsible for achieving all the
requirements.
Keywords :
offshore structures, management, delay factors, complex projects