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.