Offshore Geotechnical Engineering is a branch of geotechnical engineering that focuses on the application of geological principles for the exploration or extraction of natural resources (oil, natural gas, coal, minerals, etc.). The Offshore Geotechnical Engineering is responsible for the foundation design, construction, maintenance and decommissioning for human-made structures in the sea including oil platforms, artificial islands and submarine pipelines, etc.
Related Definitions in the Project: The Upstream Engineering; Engineering