Decision Instruments

Standardized Measures of Operational Decision Exposure

Da Vinci Offshore publishes structured decision instruments designed to quantify exposure embedded in complex offshore operations.

These instruments do not provide recommendations, approvals, or operational guidance. They exist to measure decision fragility using consistent, defensible methodology.

Each instrument produces a repeatable output that can be referenced internally, compared across programs, and documented for governance purposes.

Why Decision Instruments

In high-consequence environments, decisions are often made under structural uncertainty:

  • Subsurface assumptions
  • Equipment novelty
  • Contractor integration complexity
  • Regulatory sensitivity
  • Operational continuity constraints

Traditional advisory models focus on mitigation.

Decision instruments focus on exposure.

By separating exposure measurement from advisory services, organizations can evaluate decision posture before committing resources, initiating deeper review, or escalating governance.

Available Instruments

Drill Exposure Index™ (DXI)

A standardized numeric index that quantifies exposure embedded in a drilling decision at a specific point in time.

DXI produces:

  • A single exposure score (300–850)
  • Domain-level exposure summary
  • Decision boundary indicators
  • An explicit register of unknowns

DXI is informational only.
It does not provide engineering advice or operational direction.

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Operational Readiness Index™ (ORI)

Coming Soon

A structured instrument measuring organizational and execution readiness for offshore operations.

ORI will evaluate structural preparedness across operational continuity, contractor integration, and system maturity domains.

System Maturity Index™ (SMI)

Coming Soon

A classification instrument designed to assess technology and system maturity in offshore deployment contexts.

SMI will provide standardized readiness classification without prescriptive guidance.

Design Principles

All DVO decision instruments are built on four principles:

  1. Standardization
    Fixed inputs. Fixed output structure.
  2. Non-Advisory
    No recommendations or mitigation plans.
  3. Repeatability
    Comparable results across wells and programs.
  4. Operator Authority Preserved
    All interpretation and decisions remain with the operator.

Intended Use

Decision instruments are used to:

  • Establish documented exposure baselines
  • Support executive briefing
  • Compare exposure across assets
  • Identify when decisions enter constrained governance territory

They are not substitutes for engineering review, safety case development, or regulatory compliance processes.

Important Notice

DVO decision instruments are informational analytical tools only.

They do not constitute engineering advice, operational guidance, certification, or regulatory approval.

Begin with the Drill Exposure Index™
Quantify decision exposure before committing resources.

[ Request a DXI Assessment → ]