From 12 March to 14 April 2018, we carried out an audit of the helideck and management of emergency preparedness at Oseberg Øst, where Equinor is the operator.

The audit was performed with assistance from the Civil Aviation Authority Norway.

Objective

Our objective was to review and assess the management of emergency preparedness at Oseberg Øst, and to verify the helideck and emergency preparedness in respect of an application to extend the field's operating life.

Result

The audit identified non-conformities linked to deficient signage and labelling, and obstacles in evacuation routes. We also observed three improvement points linked to competence and the emergency preparedness organisation.

We have asked Equinor to report by 19 June 2018 on how the non-conformities will be addressed, and for an assessment of the improvement points identified.