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The World s Oldest Certification Authority Joins ITF

New directive on the safety of offshore oil and gas operations

Promoting offshore safety at all levels As part of the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement's (BSEE) commitment to promoting offshore safety at all levels, at all times, Director James Watson released the Bureau's final Safety Culture Policy Statement.The non-regulatory statement defines nine characteristics that are indicative of a robust safety culture. The policy statement will inform BSEE's regulatory approach to lead the offshore oil and gas industry beyond a checklist-inspection approach toward a systemic, comprehensive approach to compliance."The human factor is the critical element in offshore safety," Director Watson said. "Prescriptive regulations can reduce risks to worker safety and the environment, but they alone are not enough. Everyone working in the offshore industry must adhere to a set of core values that places safety above all else."BSEE defines safety culture as the core values and behaviors of all members of an organization that reflect a commitment to conducting business in a safe and environmentally responsible manner. The Safety Culture Policy Statement informs the offshore community of the Bureau's safety expectations but does not create any additional regulatory requirements. The nine characteristics of a robust safety culture are:Leadership Commitment to Safety Values and Actions. Leaders demonstrate a commitment to safety ...

BOEM to prepare Gulf of Mexico PEIS

Wartsila to supply inert gas systems for three new Oil & Gas sector vessels

Assessment of Shell's 2012 Arctic Operations

The Risks of Drilling in Alaska s Arctic Ocean

New report reviews oil and gas offshore accidents

Financial liability for all operators A provisional deal on proposed legislation for the safety of offshore oil and gas operations was struck by MEPs and Council negotiators last Thursday. Before oil and gas firms could get a licence to drill, the directive would require them to submit major hazard reports and emergency response plans and prove their ability to remedy any environmental damage caused."Europe learned its lessons from the Deepwater Horizon catastrophe and wants to reduce the risks of offshore oil and gas drilling to a minimum. Especially now that several member states are exploring new drilling operations, we need an efficient legislative framework. The previous directive is nearly 20 years old and does not guarantee the safety of offshore drilling operations in an adequate manner", said Ivo Belet (EPP, BE), who led the negotiations.This agreement ensures an EU legal framework that will help us to prevent offshore accidents in our seas and ensure rapid intervention which will limit potential damage", said Energy Committee Chair Amalia Sartori (EPP, IT).Financial ability to remedy all damage causedAll operators would need to ensure they have access to "sufficient physical, human and financial resources to minimise and rectify the impact of a major accident". ...

Growing Offshore Oil and Gas industry - Part 1/2