WIRELINE ISSUE 31 SPRING 2015

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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
Also see a video of the app in action at
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.
A full list of the finalists can be found at
and
you can book online to attend the awards
ceremony at
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
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
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The FishSAFE Companion App has been designed as an aide to the safety of fishermen
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NEWS ROUND-UP OIL & GAS UK
Pipeline flange connector
Image courtesy of BP