Guidance
Structural integrity requirements for the decommissioning and dismantlement of fixed offshore installations
Structural integrity requirements for the decommissioning and dismantlement of fixed offshore installations
- HSE
- Guidance
- Offshore Information Sheet 2/2021
- Inspection and MaintenanceStructural and Asset Integrity
- Major accident managementRegulation and legislationStructural and asset integrity
- DecommissioningInspection and maintenanceLifting operations
- Independent audit and verificationOperating and work proceduresRisk assessmentSafety-case assurance
- Upstream oil and gas
- Offshore installation
Summary
Guidance for duty holders on maintaining structural integrity during fixed offshore installation decommissioning and dismantling. It addresses unattended lighthouse mode, re-boarding, strength, lift and stability assessments, structural modifications and final removal. It also explains verification arrangements and differing safety-case expectations for small installation campaigns and larger, more complex dismantling projects.
Classifications: Major accident management; major accident prevention.
Classifications: Regulation and legislation; safety legislation; regulatory requirements.
Classifications: Structural and asset integrity; asset integrity; structural integrity.
Classifications: Decommissioning; facility dismantling.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Lifting operations; load lifting; hoisting.
Classifications: Independent audit and verification.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Risk assessment; hazard assessment.
Classifications: Safety-case assurance.
Classifications: Upstream oil and gas; oil and gas extraction; upstream petroleum.
Classifications: Offshore installation; offshore platform; offshore rig.
Offshore Information Sheet 2/2021. Themes: inspection and maintenance, structural and asset integrity.