§ 20 Coordination of offshore emergency preparedness
The operator shall ensure that emergency preparedness is coordinated when more than one facility or vessel are used simultaneously.
The operator's emergency preparedness measures shall be designed for coordination with public emergency preparedness resources.
The operator shall lead and coordinate the use of emergency preparedness resources in the event of hazard and accident situations, until a public authority assumes this responsibility, if applicable.
The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority and the Norwegian Environment Agency can, within their respective jurisdictions, stipulate a requirement that standby vessels, including aircraft, shall be stationed at facilities or vessels participating in the petroleum activities. Requirements can be stipulated as regards the functions that a standby vessel shall be able to perform.
Section last changed:
01 July 2013