Aker BP – Ivar Aasen – materials handling, helideck and emergency preparedness

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.