Tag: oil and gas industry

Offshore Oil Drilling Documentary

GL Noble Denton issues new Guidelines for offshore operations

Fatal Injuries in Offshore Oil and Gas Operations

BSEE Revises Rigs to Reefs Policy

Maritime and Offshore Oil and Gas Link Highlighted at Nor-Shipping 2013

The World s Oldest Certification Authority Joins ITF

New directive on the safety of offshore oil and gas operations

BOEM to prepare Gulf of Mexico PEIS

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 ...

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