§ 58 Warning and notification in connection with entry into safety zones
The operator shall alert a vessel that is in the process of entering a safety zone when it is not authorised to enter such area. The operator shall also alert vessels outside a safety zone if the vessels could constitute a safety risk to the petroleum activities.
If an object could constitute a safety risk to the petroleum activities, the operator shall alert the party responsible for the object, if possible.
The operator shall alert the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre and the Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority in the event of situations as mentioned in the first and second subsections, and which can result in a serious safety risk for the petroleum activities. The Ministry of Labour and Social Inclusion can stipulate warning procedures.
The operator shall also report violation of safety zones to the appropriate police authority and the Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority according to procedures stipulated by the Ministry of Labour and Social Inclusion.
Section last changed:
17 June 2016