Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority

03/27/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 03/27/2026 07:12

KCA Deutag Drilling – Askepott – emergency preparedness

The audit was conducted from 22 to 29 January 2026.

Objective

The objective of the audit was to verify that the company has a robust and systematic emergency response organisation capable of effectively managing incidents, with sufficient expertise, equipment and management of barriers.

Result

The audit identified three non-conformities in the following areas:

  • Marking of evacuation routes
  • Emergency response training
  • Emergency lighting

No improvement points were identified.

What happens now?

We have asked KCA Deutag Drilling to report to us by 1 April 2026 on how the non-conformities will be addressed.

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