Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority
Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority
11/12/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 11/12/2026 06:05
Odfjell Drilling – Deepsea Yantai - emergency preparedness
The audit was conducted from 1 to 4 June 2026.
Objective
The objective of the audit was to verify that Odfjell Drilling has a robust and systematic emergency preparedness organisation capable of effectively managing incidents, with adequate competence, equipment and management of barriers.
Result
The audit identified four non-conformities. These concerned:
- Deficiencies in the maintenance of lifeboats and MOB boats.
- Inadequate systematic competence management and training.
- Deficiencies in maritime surveillance and emergency communication.
- Inadequate marking of antennas.
What happens now?
We have asked Odfjell Drilling to report to us by 10 November 2026 on how the non-conformities will be addressed.
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