Tag: BSEE

BSEE has issued a safety alert on an incident of an explosion involving an 8-inch bidirectional gas pipeline, caused by severe external corrosion, which resulted in significant damage to equipment and infrastructure. 

"The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) was recently notified of an incident involving an offshore worker who fell through an open hatch cover on a platform, highlighting the importance of situational awareness and the need for offshore workers to continuously check their surroundings for potential hazards.

The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) was recently notified of an incident that highlights the potential risk of flash fires in offshore  industrial environments, which can often result in severe injuries or fatalities if proper safety precautions are not followed.

The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) has observed a trend of safety incidents related to improper use of alternative cutting devices.

The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) discovered multiple high potential fires associated with welding and burning operations. 

The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) has observed a trend of safety incidents related to improper use of hand tools.

The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) presents an incident which serves as a precautionary example of the potential hazards associated with improperly depressurizing piping to remove a hydrate.

To strengthen interagency cooperation in the advancement of safe and environmentally sustainable non-mineral (renewable) energy development, including offshore wind, on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS), the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) signed a MoU with two Department of the Interior bureaus.

In September 2023, the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) carried out Performance-Based Risk Inspections (PBRIs) for 22 production and well operation sites in the Gulf of Mexico.

Speaking exclusively to SAFETY4SEA, Kevin Sligh, Director of the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE), outlines the primary hurdles facing the offshore industry and discusses BSEE's strategies for addressing them. Central to BSEE's efforts is the cultivation of a safety-conscious culture and robust risk management practices across all offshore activities.