Where delay risk usually appears first
Most campaigns slip before first offshore activity: vessel assumptions are not tested against mission profile, RAMS interfaces are unresolved, and weather limits are carried forward without enough challenge.
Three controls that reduce delay exposure
Use pre-commitment suitability checks, maintain a single owner-led close-out tracker, and define go/no-go thresholds in advance for weather, equipment, and marine spread readiness.
Readiness rhythm for pressured schedules
Set fixed review gates at nomination, pre-mobilisation, and pre-critical operation stages. This cadence reduces last-minute surprises and keeps decisions aligned with commercial reality.