Aker BP – Ivar Aasen – materials handling, helideck and emergency preparedness
Source: www.gulfoilandgas.com 1/8/2025, Location: Europe
The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) has carried out an audit of Aker BP focused on materials handling, the helideck and emergency preparedness on the Ivar Aasen field. The audit was conducted from 21 to 31 October 2024.
Objective
The objective of the audit was to verify systems and processes that contribute to ensuring
comprehensive management of emergency preparedness, in accordance with regulatory requirements.
that Aker BP undertakes systematic work to reduce the risks associated with helicopter operations.
safe materials handling and safe lifting operations, including follow-up and post-incident learning.
Result
The audit identified eight non-conformities. These concerned:
Defective maintenance of perimeter lights on the helideck
Deficient anti-slip protection on the helideck
Deficient marking of obstacles
Boat hook does not have metal shaft
Efficient and safe materials handling
Bunkering hose stations
Inadequate follow-up of loose lifting equipment
Deficiencies in lifeboat maintenance system
We also observed six factors that we have chosen to categorise as improvement points. These concerned:
Helideck lighting
Paints of contrasting colours on helideck
Offshore crane
Roles and responsibilities in the safe use of lifting equipment
Deficiencies in the system to ensure competence of emergency response teams
Lack of human-machine interface for workstation for maritime surveillance
What happens now?
We have asked Aker BP to report to us by 31 January 2025 on how the non-conformities will be addressed, and to give us their assessment of the improvement points observed.