Safety Alert
Environmental Alert 002/2016
Environmental Alert 002/2016
- OPRED
- Safety Alert
- OPRED Environmental Alert 002/2016
- Environment
- Environmental protectionRegulation and legislation
- Competence and trainingEnvironmental permittingSafety communication
- SubseaVessel
Summary
This environmental alert addresses offshore breaches of authorisations for seabed deposits and geological surveys. Investigations identified limited awareness of consent conditions and variation processes, alongside poor onshore–offshore communication. Operators must train relevant personnel and ensure understanding of licence limitations; contraventions can constitute criminal offences and may prompt enforcement.
Classifications: Environmental protection; environmental safety; pollution prevention.
Classifications: Regulation and legislation; safety legislation; regulatory requirements.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Environmental permitting.
Classifications: Safety communication; toolbox talk; toolbox talks.
Classifications: Subsea; underwater worksite.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
OPRED Environmental Alert 002/2016. Themes: environment.