ABSTRACT
The “Introduction to Offshore” chapter starts with a background of the oil and gas industry as it is important to know this sector well, because it influences our lives and the economic activities of the world significantly. After a brief historical preview, the chapter familiarises the reader with oil and gas exploration worldwide as a history and its importance. Drilling activity as supported by various other activities is explained, with the help of various offshore structures being utilised in this industry. The different kind of structures used in the offshore drilling industry are covered concisely to enable the reader to become familiar with offshore activities.
