Is a Project Handover Document between Projects and

Operations team available, defining the acceptance

criteria, interfaces and process for handing over
1.4.3 responsibilities for the various systems, equipment and
vessel?

Major

Project team will handover completed work pack / documentation

/spares /start IPS updates and any open punches to the Ops team.
Shell should be part of this process to assure that all aspects are
covered. (Allan ?)

Tow

Downgraded to P2 ,close out before 500m Zone.

60
Critical
Evaluate the MoC process for Safety Critical
Equipment (Engineering/Structural modifications and
installation of new equipment).
- Who can raise and sign off requests?
- Are safety reps and safety officers involved?
- Does the process automatically trigger consideration of
associated changes i.e. procedures, training programs.,
zone maps, drawings, Safety Critical Tasks......
- How is it confirmed that all associated changes are
followed through to completion?
- Are documented HAZID's/HAZOP's available for newly
installed or planned previous upgrades/modifications?
Verify that the MOC process works as intended. Records
of MOC up to date? Formal authorisation and signing off
process in place? Records of MOC status? i.e.
requested, approved, completed, etc.

SKD systems requires a Technical Management of Change (TMOC)

Tow
when physically changing equipment on the rig ie new bops/choke
manifold/anchor winches/URF cranes/slip joint/man ridders/highline/hp
hose release. Only one TMOC is currently in the system (mud return
line).
The project team are managing the installation of new equipment via
workpacks and consultation with OEMs they will hand over a
mechanically complete design however TMOCs were not generated .
A Hazid should be carried out by the ops team for all newly installed
equipment, from the Hazid training /TBRAs / Spares/bow
ties/procedures can be considered. The level of training/
familiarization can also be agreed upon with SMEP before operations
commence.

Downgraded to P2 ,close out before 500m

Zone.

123
In what format has the safety case been prepared Critical
and has the case been approved by any regulatory
authorities?

Pending final confirmation by Nivas. Nivas to confirm before 31/07

Tow

Follow up or link to P1 action item (then close)

Tow

Benito currently working on it pending finalization

Tow

- In accordance with IADC Health, Safety and Environmental

Case Guidelines for Mobile Offshore Drilling Units,
NOPSEMA, UK HSE or other regulator requirements?
- Verify whether or not the case has been approved by any
regulatory authorities and specify.
- Are there any obvious omissions or irregularities which
may prevent the case being accepted by the relevant
regulator?

136
Is there evidence that the HSE Case has/is being
operationalized?
140.1

Major

- History, purpose and contents understood?

- Interview a cross section of personnel assigned HSE critical
tasks to establish the level of understanding.

Review the list of Safety Critical Equipment (SCE), Major

Performance Standards and Verification?
- Compare the list of SCE against the requirements in the
Energy Institute document "Guidelines for the management
of Safety Critical Elements".
- Are performance standards clearly defined for each item of
Safety Critical Equipment? Survivability, availability,
Functionality,
- Is a process of verification of SCE by an Independent
Competent Party clearly identified, and is there evidence to
demonstrate that this process is live?

144

Has a DROPS survey been conducted by an

independent 3rd party specialist company within
the last 5 years or post major overhaul/inspection
schedule, or following activities/conditions that
cause excessive vibration. ?

Critical

Tow
K2 Inspections of Mast has not been received.
GRST inspection revealed several issues (unable to crossheck if K2
had identified same issues).
Loose Anco nuts SKD to advise what there philosophy is on reusing
Anco nuts (eg dolley tracks)
New deflection sheave is not drops compatible..
Double nutting on the Hawkjaw system
Bent fingers and unsatisfactory latch retention.
Numerous kick plate issues.

- This is a DROPS "Shall" Requirement

- When was this last conducted, and who by?
- Document the areas inspected, and establish the status of
deficiencies on the failed items list.
- Are inspection check sheets available for all areas of the MODU
i.e. Derrick and Drill Floor, Moon Pool Are, Spider Deck, Cranes,
internal areas, pump room, pit room etc
- Review the Area inspection check sheet. Do they include
adequate instructions to guide the inspector during DROPS
Inspections. i.e. specific checks relevant to the method of
retention.
.

LRST to check that K2 report covers the identified issues if it does then
closeout of drops actions will closeout this action. If the report is not
comprehensive enough then Shell should get an independent company
eg Andy Little who was used on Stena Clyde.

Downgraded to P2 ,close out before 500m

Zone.
320

3.18.
2

Confirm rig has conducted a complete Temporary Pipe

work survey and have compiled a definitive list of all
TPW components on the rig & is in possession of an
up to date register. (D escription, size, pressure rating,
manufacture, type, location and are all union halves
compatible), is the pipe work traceable, are there
maintenance records?) see best practice from IG.

Major SKD are in process of putting together a TPW register done

Tow

Schlumberger will also compile a TPW register -done

All loose non certified /traceable iron to be removed before leaving
shipyard - pending
Need to purchase restrain for service manifold. Status? - ongoing
Closed by JP. TPW purchased by SKD. Pending hazard hunt to
identify any non- complying TPW.

Downgraded to P2 ,close out before 500m

Zone.
369
Confirm existence of a definitive register of lifting
accessories including individual ID number, SWL,
date in service, inspection due date, date taken out of
service, etc. Can the register be managed locally?

Major

Some of the lifting equipment inspected did not have valid certification. Tow
Need to remove from service to close out this out.
SKD to prepare lifting gear register

Review a selection of Lifting accessories located in drilling areas

against the lifting gear register. Minimum 5 x Chain blocks, 1 x
Bushing Pullers, 5 x Shackles, 5 x Steel wire rope slings, 5 x Fibre
Slings

385
Confirm that wire ropes are properly maintained for
cranes, winches, etc. Slip and cut programme in place,
Magnetic Flux Leakage testing, else change out schedule in
place based on either number of cycles or time based?

Critical

The register is available for DES - Tourpusher is the focal point.

Tow

The register for Barge is still pending - TO be confirmed with Barge

Captain.

- Review the wire rope load test certificates for utility and
man riding winches, cranes, etc.
386
Confirm dedicated lifting accessory store available Major
where equipment is protected and ideally locked
and signed out/in.
392

401

Conduct hazard hunt of rig to find any non-colour Major

coded lifting equipment or any lifting equipment in
poor condition (including chain blocks, safety
harnesses, fall arrestors, lanyards, etc.). Check for
webbing slings that are in use and crosscheck
with web sling register. Include deck
foreman/roustabout foreman
Review the knowledge and capability of
Emergency Response Personnel

436

Some of the shackles are places in external storage location.

Some of the lifting equipment were not inspected. Need to remove
from service to close out this item.

Tow

Colour code is 6monthly and fulfil shell requirement. Current code is

green.

major

Tow

major

Tow

- Confirm ER teams are clearly identified and available. Assigned

personnel are aware of their roles/duties
- Team members are proficient at donning SCBA and operating as
an SCBA team (witness team members conducting pre- use checks
and donning SCBA).

Are primary and secondary TR locations and

functions defined?
- Review against the safety case facilities description
- Interview personnel, determine awareness
- Are the conditions clear as to when they are to be utilised?
- Provision to muster the POB? T-Card or alternative?

438

Dedicated storage is available. However control of entry needs to be in Tow

place.

Review the provision of portable fire fighting

equipment against the Fire and Safety Plan for
drilling areas.

Critical

Tow

major

Tow

- Note any discrepancies related to provision/condition.

- Date of last 3rd Party Inspection
- Date of last inspection by rig crew.

447
Review the Emergency Response Plan and
Checklists, consider the following
- Plans and check lists for Well related Major Accident Events
(MAE) in the HSE Case?
- Any obvious omissions? (verify last revision date, less than 3
years?)
- Emergency contact numbers available?
- Clear link between MAE, plans, checklists and Emergency Drill
Scenarios?

451

Major
Is a Medical Emergency Response Plan readily
available with correct contact numbers? Displayed
and updated?

Combining item 463 - Are there Tier 3/4 hospital (specialist medical
care) in the area and are the details included in the MERP? What is
the transport plan and duration?
Since both the item 452 and item 463 pertains to MERP, combining
these. Closing out the item 463

Tow

452
Fire and Gas system logic and cause & effect
diagram/drawing. Clearly documented and
understood?
5.1.2
9

Critical Check with Nivas. Benito to chase Richard with the document required. Tow

Downgraded to P2 ,close out before 500m

Zone.

631
Are Certificates Of Conformance (COC), Certificates
Of Service (COS) and where applicable Certificates of
Compatibility readily available?
Certificate Of Service (CO S)
All well control equipment shall be subject to a COS
on an annual basis with an auditable trail and verified
by the Wells Supervisor (WE & CWI).
This certification is to verify that the equipment has
been inspected, properly maintained and tested in
accordance with OEM specifications. A COS may be
issued by OEMs or a thirdparty inspection company or
be self-certified.

8.5.8

930

Certificate Of Conformance (COC)

All primary flow-wetted well control equipment shall be
subject to full COC by OEM or OEM approved
facility on a 5-yearly basis, unless local regulations
dictate more frequent COC, inclusive of BOPs, BOP
side outlet valves, inside blowout preventer (IBOP) or
stuffing box, choke line and choke manifold.
Statement Of Compatibility (SOC)
All non-primary flow-wetted well control equipment
shall be subject to a full Statement Of Compatibility by
independent verifie r on a 5-yearly basis, unless local
regulations dictate more frequent Statement Of
Compatibility, inclusive of equipment from mud
pump/cement unit to BOP side outlet or wellhead and
lines and equipment downstream of the choke
manifold todegasser flare line.

Critical vishal will upload into ewcat currently nothing uploaded.

Conduct section review 1st August for status update.

Downgraded to P2 ,close out before 500m

Zone.

Tow

Verify that DROPS No-Go Zones are physically

barricaded off (e.g., by gates,
fence or chains) and signage be placed to prevent
unauthorised access to
the work site.

major

Still awaiting for the red zone drillfloor mat, barriers and signs to be put TTR
up.
Wikus to order chain barrier to isolate poop deck zone during hiline
ops.

- This is a DROPS "shall" requirement

- Verify the current physical condition of the markings and barriers
etc.
- DROPS No-Go and Red Zones shall be actively managed to
control access
- Are protective DROPS Sheds installed on the rig floor? Otherwise
proteced areas clearly identified.

Check with Ben order status?

Hard Barrier at rig floor
Red Zone Matting

333

345

Is the derrick man escape device regularly tested

with a dead weight? Does it land at a safe area? Is
the derrick man familiar with how to operate it?

Critical

TP to install on location after R/U and perform comissioning on

location.

TTR

Pending Megaway Delivery

Confirm new lifting equipment which is on-board
but not yet in service is included in register and
kept locked away in dedicated store

Minor

New sling not onboard yet as on 22nd July

TTR

393
Has a comprehensive TR impairment assessment Critical
been undertaken against clear acceptance criteria?
Compared against an EER study?

Benito to close in Remedial Action Plan register. Need to provide proof TTR
of closure. Benito to give story.

- Review Safety Case, is an impairment study included?

- Review Safety Case, is an EER study included?

441
Emergency Drills for Well related Major Accident
Events

453

453.2

453.3

Major

- Is the Emergency Drills plan adequately address realistic Well related

emergency scenarios,(verify against identified well related MAH Bow
Ties)
- Are performance standards established for drills and is an AAR
process in place to review expected performance against actual
performance?
- Are drills realistic? i.e. a simulated response to a real event. team
members fully dressed, hoses rolled out, SCBA control board in use?(
Review the conduct of an emergency drill, 1 team member to follow Minor
the rig ER team, another to review the performance in the control
room.
- is there a compressor to re-charge SCBA or sufficient spare cylinders
Critical
to allow usage during drills?

TTR

Combined SIMOPS drill as per SSP btw TLP and TAD as per SSP

TTR

No plan to do actual disconnect. Just table top exercise perhaps. To be TTR

done on location.

2.2

Does Competency System (or job description) address

rig specific HSSE critical tasks. (Examine bow ties and
establish scts , test the competency system to see if
these align).

Major Benito to show mapping of personnel competency required for SCT

Spud

Training matrix available, in use and up to date? %

compliant

Critical Nivas currently checking with Benito. Pending SKD confirmation /

feedback. Need percentage of compliance for shell training
requirement.

Spud

81

2.6
84
Are well control manual differences with the Drilling
contractor manual bridged?

Critical

STO to follow up with training department

Bridging document does not cover WC bridging.
Spud
Recommended that SKD WC manual is followed, SKD need to produce
a bridging document as pwe their procedure Well Integrity Compliance
Framework PRO-00-0646
2.2.1 Well Control Bridging Document
A Well Control Bridging document shall be prepared which includes the
following:
A table which identifies all conflicts between the SKDs well control
policies/procedures and the Clients Well Control SOP and documents
agreement on the policy/procedure which will be followed.
Roles and responsibilities during well control operations, including
who is authorized to function the choke

Well Control Bridging document is under

review with SKD.
134
Approved controls (e.g., operating procedures and/or Critical Overide SCE alarm would require permit with OIM approval.
Spud
work instructions) in place for HSSE equipment
including procedures to manage alarms and overrides
SCE management procedure is in progress ETA 5/08
of SCE and safety-critical alarms. (eg overide COM;
drilling with losses ; overide gas alarms or interlocks on
[Nivas] List of Safety Critical Alarm Register have been sighted and
pipe handling equuipmnet.)
satisfactory. Recommend down to P2 pending SCE Override
Is there a complete list of safety critical equipment:
Critical List of safety critical equipment (SCE) currently being compiled by SKD Spud
review list of drilling SCE to see if it is comprehensive.
HSE Mgr and will be incorporated into iHSE case for rollout rig crew.
Check vac degasser; 3rd party equip; well test lines;
Action to be closed once roll -out to crews is completed.
gray valves FOSVs IBOP , mud balance etc
Proof required. Get a snapshot of all the SCE from STAR IPS

146

147
Major Benito to follow up with Kerry Williams

Spud

Critical STO to demonstrate

Spud

major Check if there is a kind of prompt / checklist used to identify SCE or

SCT. Need to interview the crew

Spud

149

How are Safety Critical Tasks for the maintenance and

operation of safety critical elements identified (cross
checked against safety critical equipmnet) How are
3.5.1 these tasks communicated to personnel and what
training do they recieve? Individuals signed off? Included
in job descriptions? (Shell, Contractor, 3rd Parties) how is
the compliance checked.

149.1

3.5.2

152

Review safety understanding of maintaining safety

critical equipment by driller / Mechanic. What happens
when safety critical fails pressure test or audible alarm
/ light stops working . Do they understand maintenance
of SCE as barrier ownership ? Do they automatically
flag the need to raise MOC.

3.6.1
6
177

3.18.
5

3rd party procedures available on unit? Evidence of

Major
being referred to and regularly used? i.e. cementing,
mud logging, wire line logging, ROV, catering, etc.
Clear procedures of who mud logger calls when well
volumes are incorrect.
Confirm rig has conducted a physical Hazard Hunt for major
2" 602 and 1002 connections? Is a Go-No Go gauge
available? Have all weco or hub type connections been
checked for possible mis-matching of hammer unions?
Low pressure crossovers to HP on PTW / locked away

372

Verify on site during operations. Check for their procedure.

Do as much onsite or on tow before spud.

Spud

can do this now ? Include looking in stores and lockers etc.

Spud

No go gauge to be acquired through Nivas. A lot of shipyard equipent

onboard at the moment. Full sweep after scope during tow.
The one pending close out is on the DES package.

Verify the BOP lifting unit/frame is included in

definitive lifting register
398

Major

Spud

Minor

Spud

- Confirm NDT Inspection of load bearing areas

Confirm no home made lifting equip. e.g. big bag

lifter, barrel lifter, lifting caps, etc.
403

Equipment installed for man riding activities is Fit for

Purpose. Review the load path from winch to shackle.

413

Major Check with Salman, if there is an emergency air compressor at DES.

Spud

Is the unit provided with 2 independent brake systems, Critical level

and low level settings - confirm set and tested routinely (Critical level

Major
How has it been assured that the total personnel
on board (POB) can evacuated from the TR safely?
- When was this last tested?

Spud

Are Well Control Contingency Exercises conducted on Critical

a yearly basis, when was the last one done?
Has the OU and Unit been part of a Well's formal Well Critical
Control Readiness Audit, when was this done?

Spud

Stretchers / scoop / rescue at height (with lifting equip) Minor

Confined space.
Is the Fluid monitoring PVT equipment calibrated at
Major
least once per year and recorded?

No stretcher available. R350 rescue kit available. 1 here, 2 on order.

Spud
Pic taken and stored. Verify the kit.
confirmed with Andrew that it is in progress.
Spud
PVT system will need to be calibrated before drilling, way of checking
sensors are operational whilst still in Shipyard should be investigated..

440
457

Spud

458
533

4.2.6

8.6.6

940

1269

8.31.6.
1

8.31.6.
16

1283

8.31.6.
27

1292

10.1.
2

Are Well Control Equipment Stack-up drawings

available and distances to rams from rotary up to
date?
Is a spare set of chokes and needles + tools to install
available on site?

Major Yuen to confirm that this requirement is in Malakai well control plan.

Spud

Minor New chokes are installed the DSV should physically check that
adequate spares for these chokes are in the warehouse.

Spud

PO for the spares or MR have been issued. Pending delivery to close

out
Do rigs have a clear mud-pit diagram available, i.e. low- Major Still same issues with lack of correct drawings see also 3.14.18.
and Critical pressure system as well as all valves and
A HP line drawing is required (choke and standpipe)
suction/overflow lines clearly identified?
An updated mud processing drawing is required (including cuttings
dryers etc)
A pit drawing is required.
The drain drawing for the tender needs to be corrected see 3.14.5
If the Hazardous Zone Classification is out with the
Critical Register available but would require spark arresters to be installed.
contractual requirements, assess the associated risks
and either address else manage through formal
deviation process

Spud

Spud

1335
Are all instruments connected to purged air systems as
per design? Are audible alarms functional? Is purge air
10.2. taken from non hazardous areas and away from engine
3 exhausts? (also 3rd party containers)
1347

Major

Spud

P2 Items Statistics Left To be Closed

P2 on Tow
P2 before Spud
P2 before P/U TTR

SKD Esperanza P2 GRST Pending Items

18
23
7

23
18

7
P2 on Tow

P2 before P/U TTR

P2 before Spud