Guidance
Facility definition includes an associated offshore place guideline
Facility definition includes an associated offshore place guideline
- NOPSEMA
- Guidance
- Marine OperationsOccupational HealthRegulation and Legislation
- Regulation and legislation
- Contractor managementSafety-case assurance
- Upstream oil and gas
Summary
Explains how offshore petroleum legislation defines facilities and associated offshore places, including vessel exclusions and regulatory boundaries. Describes operator duties, safety-case acceptance and revision requirements, validation arrangements and contractor risk-management assurance. Also addresses inspector powers, accident notification and conditions governing the safety investigation levy.
Classifications: Regulation and legislation; safety legislation; regulatory requirements.
Classifications: Contractor management; contractor assurance.
Classifications: Safety-case assurance.
Classifications: Upstream oil and gas; oil and gas extraction; upstream petroleum.
Summary
The guideline clarifies when vessels and nearby offshore places fall within the facility definition and associated safety obligations.
Themes: marine operations, occupational health, regulation and legislation.