WIRELINE ISSUE 31 SPRING 2015

NEWS ROUND-UP

OIL & GAS UK

15. GUIDELINES FOR SAFE PACKINGANDHANDLING OF CARGO A cross-industry work group has launched a revised version of the guideline on The Safe Packing and Handling of Cargo to and from Offshore Locations . This publication provides details on the withdrawal of the BS 7072 code of practice and how this should be handled. It also highlights the potential financial consequences of failing to comply with the other rules for management and movement of dangerous goods by sea and air outlined in the document. Hardback copies are available to purchase and the pdf version can be downloaded for free at www.onshoreoffshorecargo.com.

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14. UPDATED PIPELINE AND RISER LOSS OF CONTAINMENT REPORT Oil & Gas UK and the Energy Institute have collected and analysed new data to update the Pipeline and Riser Loss of Containment (PARLOC) report, which was released on 25 March. The report, which replaces PARLOC 2001, provides improved data for use in quantitative risk assessments and safety cases. The data are presented in an aggregated format and calculated failure rates are in line with those of the 2001 report. The PARLOC report is available to download at www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/PARLOC

17. NEWAPP FOR FISHERMEN The new FishSAFE Companion App is a reference and educational tool that describes surface and subsea objects used in offshore oil and gas operations. The app, from the Fisheries Offshore Oil and Gas Legacy Trust, is designed as an aide to the safety of fishermen. It is available for download on Android, with the Apple version to follow. The FishSAFE Information project and the costs of development, production and supply of the FishSAFE Unit are supported by substantial grants from the Scottish Ministers and the European Union through the European Fisheries Fund. Formore information, visit the FishSAFE website at http://fishsafe.eu/en/home.aspx. Also see a video of the app in action at http://bit.ly/1zeVmfJ. A full list of the finalists can be found at www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/safetyawards and you can book online to attend the awards ceremony at www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/events. 16. SAFETYAWARDS FINALISTS ANNOUNCED The finalists for the 2015 UK Oil and Gas Industry Safety Awards have been announced. Over 80 outstanding entries were received that reflect the considerable effort across the industry to make the UK the safest place to work. Bookings are open for the awards ceremony in Aberdeen on 29 April, which will celebrate the people, teams and companies making a real difference to offshore health and safety.

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The FishSAFE Companion App has been designed as an aide to the safety of fishermen

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