PSA Norway: West Epsilon Needs Improvements

The Petroleum Safety Authority Norway (PSA) carried out an audit of North Atlantic Norway Limited and the West Epsilon rig during the period 19 – 21 March 2013.

The objective of the audit was to verify the rig’s preparedness organisation, equipment and systems that handle preparedness functions.

Nonconformities were identified in connection with:

– Updating analyses

– Emergency preparedness manual

– Risk and preparedness analyses

– Fulfilment of barrier performance requirements

– Follow-up of training and exercises

– Maintenance of preparedness equipment

– Handheld VHF in MOB boat

– Storage of MOB suits

– Communication when evacuating with raft

– Identity tags for rescue appliances

– Follow-up of experience knowledge

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Press Release, May 3, 2013