The audit was conducted from 25 August to 5 September 2025.
Objective
The objective of the audit was to follow up the management of materials handling and emergency preparedness on board Johan Castberg in order to verify how Equinor ensured compliance with the regulations and its own requirements. In addition, we wanted to verify that Equinor followed up and worked systematically to prevent the likelihood of accidents and injuries.
Result
Four non-conformities were identified, concerning:
- MOB boat handling
- Evacuation routes
- Lifeboat manning
- Materials handling
In addition, four improvement points were identified, concerning:
- Roles and responsibilities
- Lifting equipment not certified for use
- Inspection of wire ropes
- Maintenance of emergency response equipment
What happens next?
We have asked Equinor to report by 8 December 2025 on how the non-conformities will be addressed and for their assessment of the improvement points observed.