Offshore Emergency

Best efforts to conduct coordinated Rescue Operations need to be known by all Offshore Workers (personnel, Rescue Teams & others) so that Offshore hazards, risks & emergencies can be prevented, reduced & managed.

Some emergencies that occur Offshore that result in asset damage & loss of life:

- Fire & explosions triggered by gas leaks or equipment failure

- Oil spills into the environment that can cause environmental disasters

- Ship sinking (due to structural failure or storms) or collision (with other ships or other structures)

- Equipment failure that can cause uncontrolled release of oil & gas

- Bad weather: Rain, strong winds, storms & typhoons

- Medical emergencies

Things to remember when an emergency occurs: Preparedness, Response, Rescue & Evacuation!

Offshore Workers should have knowledge about:

- Safety Training that must be carried out regularly to ensure preparedness in dealing with emergencies

- Safety & Emergency Procedures that regulate roles, responsibilities & procedures for various emergencies (including fire) & evacuation

- Effective Communication Systems to coordinate responses between installations, vessels, helicopters & Rescue Teams

- Helicopter Emergency & Helicopter Safety Procedures

- Helicopter Underwater Escape Training (HUET)

- Fire Fighting

- Actions to rescue & evacuate using equipment, vessels, helicopters & others

- Safety Equipment: Lifeboats, TEMPSC, life jackets, fire extinguishers & others

- Self-rescue Techniques

- First Aid & Hypothermia

- Sea Survival

- Efforts to protect the environment

- Applicable regulations: HSE, Offshore Safety, Environmental Protection & others

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