Offshore Production Installation2
Offshore Production Installation2
Offshore Production Installation2
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PREFACE
DEPs (Design and Engineering Practice) publications reflect the views, at the time of publication, of:
Shell Global Solutions International B.V. (Shell GSI)
and
Shell International Exploration and Production B.V. (SIEP)
and
Shell International Chemicals B.V. (SIC)
and
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They are based on the experience acquired during their involvement with the design, construction, operation and
maintenance of processing units and facilities, and they are supplemented with the experience of Group Operating
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The objective is to set the recommended standard for good design and engineering practice applied by Group
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART I INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................4
1.1 SCOPE........................................................................................................................4
1.2 DISTRIBUTION, INTENDED USE AND REGULATORY CONSIDERATIONS .........4
1.3 DEFINITIONS .............................................................................................................4
PART II AMENDMENTS/SUPPLEMENTS TO ISO 15544......................................................6
3. REFERENCES ...........................................................................................................8
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PART I INTRODUCTION
1.1 SCOPE
This new DEP specifies the objectives, functional requirements and guidelines for the
emergency response measures for permanently and temporarily manned offshore
installations used for the development of hydrocarbon resources for the petroleum and
natural gas industries by:
- fixed offshore structures;
- floating production, storage and off-take systems.
Emergency response measures are also required for installations that are unmanned. The
content of this DEP may assist in developing such measures.
For mobile offshore units, the emergency response plans developed in conformance with
the requirements and recommendations of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO)
are generally adequate for the normal, independent, operation of the unit in most locations.
The following aspects of emergency response planning are generally not addressed by
IMO and should be specially considered:
- area evacuation, e.g., precautionary evacuation in areas of tropical revolving storms;
- combined operations wherein an integrated command and emergency response
system should be developed;
- Arctic operations;
- uncontrolled flow from a well.
This DEP is based on an approach where the selection of measures for emergency
response is determined by an evaluation of the hazards on the offshore installation. The
methodologies employed in this assessment and the resultant recommendations will differ
depending on the complexity of the production process and facilities, type of facility, i.e.,
open or enclosed, manning levels, and the environmental conditions associated with the
area of operation.
Users of this DEP should ensure compliance with such statutory, rules and regulations as
may be applicable to the individual offshore location concerned.
This DEP is based on ISO 15544:2000, which is adopted with minor amendments to
Clauses 3, 5, 6, 10 and 12, as listed in Part II.
1.3 DEFINITIONS
The Contractor is the party that carries out all or part of the design, engineering,
procurement, construction, commissioning or management of a project, or operation or
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maintenance of a facility. The Principal may undertake all or part of the duties of the
Contractor.
The Manufacturer/Supplier is the party that manufactures or supplies equipment and
services to perform the duties specified by the Contractor.
The Principal is the party that initiates the project and ultimately pays for its design and
construction. The Principal will generally specify the technical requirements. The Principal
may also include an agent or consultant authorised to act for, and on behalf of, the
Principal.
The word shall indicates a requirement.
The word should indicates a recommendation.
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5.3 Guidelines
Add to this clause:
The installation should have dedicated centres and facilities for the purpose of emergency
response. Response centres may comprise either dedicated facilities or suitable suites of
rooms which can be quickly adapted for use by personnel with an emergency response role
to command and control, to co-ordinate, or to support the emergency response as
appropriate to the nature of the emergency and the location.
Each centre should have facilities and equipment to support each of the response teams
defined in the emergency organisation, and appropriate to the expected level of response.
The following points should be considered:
• provision of plans showing location and layout of each room, together with an outline of
facilities and equipment which will include an indication of location, address and
occupancy of the room, together with a listing of arrangements and fittings,
communications equipment, documents and stationery;
• arrangements with security department to establish the response centre as a 'secure'
area;
• arrangements for an alternative emergency centre in the event that the regular centres
and/or facilities are rendered inoperable in some way;
• checking and maintenance of equipment and facilities.
For an example of facilities and equipment for emergency response centres, see EP
95-0316 Appendix IV.
For outline contents of an Emergency Response Plan, see EP 95-0316 Appendix IX.
For an example of a framework for emergency response training and exercise programme,
see EP 95-0316 Appendix VII.
For an example of a checklist for exercise preparation, see EP 95-0316 Appendix VIII.
6.3 Guidelines
Add to this clause:
For an example of typical emergency role of support contractors, see EP 95-0316
Appendix II.
For an example of typical emergency role of authorities and industry groups, see EP
95-0316 Appendix III.
For an example of an action checklist, see EP 95-0316 Appendix VI.
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Clause 10 Communications
10.3 Guidelines
Add to this clause:
For an example of an emergency communications directory, see EP 95-0316 Appendix V.
12.3 Guidelines
Add to this clause:
For guidance on preparing an oil spill contingency plan, see EP 95-0316 Appendix XIII.
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3. REFERENCES
SHELL STANDARDS
Index to DEP publications and standard specifications DEP 00.00.05.05-Gen.
Emergency Response EP 95-0316
NOTE: EP 95-0316 is available for most Shell users on the SWW (Shell Wide Web) at address
http://sww.siep.shell.com/hse/index.htm.
INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS
Petroleum and natural gas industries – Offshore ISO 15544:2000
production installations – Requirements and
guidelines for emergency response
Issued by:
International Organisation for Standardization
1, Rue de Varembé
CH-1211 Geneva 20
Switzerland
NOTE: The DEPs and most referenced external standards are available for Shell users on the SWW (Shell Wide Web) at
address http://sww.shell.com/standards.