Maintaining the Tally Book
Purpose of record keeping
Record keeping is especially helpful when there is a shift change before a
job has been completed. Additionally, records from previous jobs form a
base of information that can be used as a resource when planning fishing
jobs. Record keeping is also important for ensuring that the customer is
billed for the correct equipment and services.
job has been completed. Additionally, records from previous jobs form a
base of information that can be used as a resource when planning fishing
jobs. Record keeping is also important for ensuring that the customer is
billed for the correct equipment and services.
The tally book
The tally book is a short and abbreviated notation of each trip made in the
hole and the tools that were used. The tally book provides important
documentation of the job that is useful for job analysis after the job has been
completed. Additionally, the tally book provides the specifications of the
tools used and services rendered for billing purposes. The tally book should
be kept in such a manner that a relief man could carry on the job with the
information contained in the book.
hole and the tools that were used. The tally book provides important
documentation of the job that is useful for job analysis after the job has been
completed. Additionally, the tally book provides the specifications of the
tools used and services rendered for billing purposes. The tally book should
be kept in such a manner that a relief man could carry on the job with the
information contained in the book.
Rules for keeping the tally book
The tally book must be accurate, legible, and current.
The tally book should include:
The tally book should include:
- a complete description of the fish and all well data
- the time, date, number, and brief description of each trip
- all parameters, if a milling job is performed. These parameters include:
- depth
- RPM
- strokes per minute (SPM)
- weight on bit (WOB)
- torque
- time
- rate of penetration.
- the size and footage along with all auxiliary equipment and daily charges,
if wash pipe is run
- a record of any accidents.
Guidelines for the format of the tally book include:
- only one trip should be recorded on each page
- use one line for each tool description with the OD, ID, length, fishing
neck, and serial number.
The tally book should be kept for future reference.
An example of a tally book
The tally book should be kept for future reference.
An example of a tally book
Fishing resume
The resume is a narrative of the fishing operations and tools that were used
each day. Each trip will be noted along with the outcome of the operation.
The resume is very important because it is the documentation for what the
customer is charged. The billing department will not know what to charge
the customer and the customer will not agree to any charges unless they
have been documented in the resume.
Anything that will be billed to the customer, including estimated repairs or
sold grapples, must be recorded on the resume and signed by the company
man
each day. Each trip will be noted along with the outcome of the operation.
The resume is very important because it is the documentation for what the
customer is charged. The billing department will not know what to charge
the customer and the customer will not agree to any charges unless they
have been documented in the resume.
Anything that will be billed to the customer, including estimated repairs or
sold grapples, must be recorded on the resume and signed by the company
man
Signing off on the resume
The company man must sign the job resume when it is completed. We
leave ourselves open to legal action if the company man does not
acknowledge the tools and services that were utilized during the job.
leave ourselves open to legal action if the company man does not
acknowledge the tools and services that were utilized during the job.
Post-Job Procedures
Completing documentation
The job is not complete until all paperwork, including the resume, and tools
use sheet is completed and signed for.
use sheet is completed and signed for.
Breaking down tools
Account for all Weatherford tools. Insure they are loaded in the tool baskets
or loaded on the trucks prior to leaving the job site.
If possible, use the rig tongs to break down all tools that come through the
rotary. Most Weatherford stores do not have the facilities to perform this
operation and vendors charge $100.00 per joint to break down the tools.
However, note that rig time on some offshore rigs is prohibitively expensive
for this operation. For example, when fishing on an offshore rig, especially
in the North Sea, it is cheaper for the customer to be charged for breaking
down the tools at the shop facility.
or loaded on the trucks prior to leaving the job site.
If possible, use the rig tongs to break down all tools that come through the
rotary. Most Weatherford stores do not have the facilities to perform this
operation and vendors charge $100.00 per joint to break down the tools.
However, note that rig time on some offshore rigs is prohibitively expensive
for this operation. For example, when fishing on an offshore rig, especially
in the North Sea, it is cheaper for the customer to be charged for breaking
down the tools at the shop facility.
Transporting equipment
Ensure that all protectors are installed on the tools before transporting them
back to the Weatherford store location. This is important to prevent damage
to exposed threads.
Ensure that only Weatherford property is transported back to the
Weatherford store location. It is difficult to arrange a return trip to bring
equipment that is not the property of Weatherford back to the well site.
back to the Weatherford store location. This is important to prevent damage
to exposed threads.
Ensure that only Weatherford property is transported back to the
Weatherford store location. It is difficult to arrange a return trip to bring
equipment that is not the property of Weatherford back to the well site.