Odfjell Drilling has applied for an Acknowledgement of Compliance for the Deepsea Aberdeen mobile drilling facility.
In connection with an AoC application, the PSA conducts audits within selected specialist domains.
From 15 to 17 December 2020, we carried out an audit of Odfjell Drilling in the domain of logistics for Deepsea Aberdeen. During the audit, the facility was in the process of being prepared for operation on the NCS.
Objective
The objective of the audit was to verify the technical condition, organisation, preparations for operation and relevant documents in the management system for monitoring compliance with the requirements in the petroleum regulations. This audit formed part of our case processing of the AoC application.
Result
Two non-conformities were identified relating to:
- Offshore crane – crane operator's view of the loading area
- Maintenance of wire ropes
In addition, an improvement point was identified relating to operational preparations for logistics.
What happens next?
We have asked Odfjell Drilling to report on how the non-conformities will be addressed. We have also requested an assessment of the improvement point observed.
Before we issue an AoC, the company must have corrected all known safety-critical non-conformities, and the facility must have been issued with maritime certificates from the appropriate flag state.