Bringing new workers onto an oil rig is no easy task. Between safety protocols, high-risk zones, complex layouts, and expensive logistics—it’s a lot to get right. But thanks to modern tech, onboarding just got a whole lot easier (and safer). 🚀
Enter: interactive virtual tours.
These immersive 360° walkthroughs are changing how oil and gas teams prepare new hires—before they ever step foot on a platform. In this post, we’ll break down how virtual tours simplify oil rig onboarding, reduce risk, and save you serious time and money.
Traditional onboarding methods include:
These methods are outdated. They delay operations, cost a fortune, and don’t fully prepare new hires for the physical space they’ll be working in.
But now, there’s a smarter way.
Companies are embracing immersive onboarding. Learn more in 👉 Why Oil and Gas Companies Are Adopting Virtual Safety Training Tours
An interactive virtual tour is a 360° walkthrough of your oil rig or site, created using cameras and virtual documentation tools. With hotspots, embedded videos, floorplans, and quizzes, your tour becomes an interactive safety training experience.
➡️ Step Into Safety: Virtual Tours for Oil and Gas Industry Training
Virtual onboarding turns your entire rig into a remote training classroom. This reduces travel costs, minimizes downtime, and prepares your team like never before.
Imagine this: your workers are fully briefed, hazard-aware, and confident—before they even get on the helicopter.
That’s the power of virtual onboarding.
Instead of wasting the first few days learning the layout, your team hits the ground running (safely). Learn how it works in 👉 Train Your Oil and Gas Workforce Remotely with Interactive Virtual Tours
And if you're onboarding new offshore hires, you’ll love 👉 Preparing New Hires with Oil and Gas Virtual Safety Orientation Tours
Virtual safety tours allow new employees to experience the rig layout, identify hazardous areas, and review emergency protocols—before they ever set foot on site.
This proactive approach helps you:
Discover how it’s reshaping operations in 👉 Virtual Safety Walkthroughs: A Game Changer in Oil and Gas Training
Also read: How 3D Virtual Tours Improve Hazard Awareness in Oil and Gas Sites
Let’s be real—classroom sessions can only do so much. Virtual onboarding puts trainees into simulated, spatially accurate environments that mirror real-world conditions.
Want to see the transition from theory to practice? 👉 From Classroom to Field: Virtual Tours for Realistic Oil and Gas Training
And when you’re ready to build your own? 👉 How to Create an Oil and Gas Safety Training Virtual Tour that Saves Lives
Virtual tours paired with VR headsets bring onboarding into the future. Your crew can explore rigs in 3D, complete modules, and retain knowledge more effectively than with passive presentations.
Discover why VR is being widely adopted:
👉 Why Virtual Reality Safety Inductions Are a Game-Changer for Oil Rigs
👉 Top Benefits of VR Safety Induction for Offshore Oil and Gas Workers
Take it further with:
👉 Oil Rig Safety 2.0: Introducing VR-Powered Induction Training
Need to meet strict documentation requirements?
360° virtual documentation provides real-time, visual records that satisfy auditors and help streamline compliance training.
Explore more:
👉 Streamlining Compliance: 360° Safety Documentation in the Oil and Gas Sector
👉 Boost Oil and Gas Safety with 360° Documentation and Virtual Tours
👉 Why 360° Documentation Software Is Essential for Oil and Gas Safety Training
With high-risk environments like oil rigs, prevention is everything.
Visual learning drastically improves hazard recognition and incident response. Here’s how:
👉 Visualize Safety Hazards: The Power of Virtual Training Tours in Oil and Gas
👉 Improve Incident Response in Oil and Gas with 360° Safety Documentation
Your virtual onboarding doesn’t just look good—it’s smart.
By integrating digital twins, you give your workforce a living model of your facility they can interact with in real time.
Explore how it works:
👉 Digital Twins and Safety: Virtual Tour Integration in Oil and Gas Training
👉 Using 360° Site Capture for Real-Time Oil and Gas Safety Training
Virtual tours are not just a fancy upgrade—they’re a necessity for modern oil rig operations. They reduce risk, improve training, boost compliance, and save serious costs.
Looking for more?
🔍 How Virtual Tours Are Transforming Oil and Gas Safety Training
🔥 Revolutionizing Safety: Virtual Tour Technology in Oil and Gas Training
✅ Top Benefits of Virtual Tours for Safety of Oil and Gas Workers
📘 Virtual Tours for Oil and Gas Safety Training: What You Need to Know
📲 Boost Safety Compliance with 360° Virtual Training in Oil and Gas
🧰 Modern Safety Solutions: Virtual Tours for High-Risk Oil and Gas Environments
Compact, ready to go anywhere
Interchangeable lens that’s upgradeable
Dual 1-inch sensors for improved clarity and low light performance
Dynamic range and 6K 360° capture
360° photo resolution at 21MP
8K 360° video recording for ultra-detailed visuals.
4K single-lens mode for traditional wide-angle shots.
Invisible selfie stick effect for drone-like perspectives.
2.5-inch touchscreen with Gorilla Glass protection.
Waterproof up to 33ft for underwater shooting.
360° photo resolution in 23MP
Slim design at 24 mm thick
Built-in image stabilization for smooth video capture.
Internal 19GB storage for photo and video storage.
Wireless connectivity for remote control and sharing.
60MP 360° still images for high-resolution photography.
5.7K 360° video recording at 30fps.
2.25-inch touchscreen for intuitive control.
USB Type-C port for fast charging and data transfer.
MicroSD card slot for expandable storage.
.png)
.png)
Try it free. No credit card required. Instant set-up.
.svg){kind=small}
.svg){kind=small}