Objective

The objective of the activity was to verify that Total's management of the working environment, emergency preparedness and materials handling during the conversion of MT Hanne Knutsen into the Martin Linge FSO was in compliance with regulatory requirements. A sub-objective of the activity was to assess the company's follow-up and completion with regard to the quality assurance system, quality in the transfer of information to operations in respect of maintenance access and materials handling, and documentary requirements for completion.

Result

One non-conformity was identified linked to the arrangement of and access to an offshore crane.

In addition, four improvement points were identified in connection with:

  • Non-conformity handling
  • Actions following working environment activities
  • Exposure to working environment factors
  • Hydrocarbon exposure

Total E&P Norge AS has been given a deadline of 30 October 2017 to report on how the non-conformity and improvement points will be addressed.