Guidance

Assurance of TEMPSC and associated systems guideline

NOPSEMANational Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environmental Management AuthorityA467351

Assurance of TEMPSC and associated systems guideline

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Summary

NOPSEMA outlines expectations for assuring totally enclosed motor propelled survival craft at offshore petroleum facilities. The guideline addresses inspection, maintenance, waterborne testing and workforce competence, including hull integrity, buoyancy, deluge, propulsion and steering performance. It discusses limitations of alternative MODU drill arrangements and considers annual testing adequate for specified systems.

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About This Record
Publisher
National Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environmental Management Authority
Type
Guidance
Reference
A467351
Date
21 May 2020
Topic
Barrier Management, Regulation and Legislation
Activity
Inspection and Maintenance
Equipment
Lifeboat
Control
Competence and Training, Evacuation, Escape and Rescue, Functional Testing, Independent Audit and Verification
Sector
Upstream Oil and Gas
Setting
Offshore Installation
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nopsema-a467351 · added 1 September 2026

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