Die International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) hat das IMCA M 125 „Sicherheitsschnittstellendokument für ein DP-Schiff, das in der Nähe einer Offshore-Plattform arbeitet“ überarbeitet, als Teil einer kontinuierlichen Überprüfung der IMCA-Richtlinien, um ihre Relevanz für alle Energiesektoren sicherzustellen.

(WK-intern) – Die Richtlinien von 1997 wurden ursprünglich entwickelt, um die Schnittstelle des Sicherheitsmanagementsystems (SMS) des DP-Schiffs mit dem SMS von Offshore-Anlagen zu unterstützen, und konzentrierten sich hauptsächlich auf bemannte Strukturen in der Öl- und Gasindustrie.

Die Überarbeitung beinhaltet eine subtile Namensänderung, um ihre Anwendung sowohl auf bemannte als auch auf unbemannte Strukturen zu richten: „Sicherheitsschnittstellendokument für ein DP-Schiff, das in der Nähe einer Offshore-Struktur arbeitet“.

IMCA REVIEWS ITS SAFETY INTERFACE DOCUMENT FOR A DP VESSEL WORKING NEAR AN OFFSHORE PLATFORM TO APPLY TO ALL INDUSTRY SECTORS

The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) has revised IMCA M 125 ‘Safety Interface Document for a DP vessel working near an offshore platform’, as part of a continuous review of IMCA guidelines to ensure their relevance across all energy sectors. The 1997 guidelines were originally developed to assist the interfacing of the DP vessel’s safety management system (SMS) with the SMS of offshore installations and was primarily focused on manned structures in the oil and gas industry.

The revision includes a subtle name change to address its application to both manned and unmanned structures: ‘Safety Interface Document for a DP vessel working near an offshore structure’.

Both DP and Renewable Energy committees of IMCA’s Marine Division Management Committee collaborated on the updated document which provides guidance for DP vessel operators and their charterers. This includes both offshore oil and gas and renewable energy fixed and floating installations irrespective of the geographical sea area in which the DP vessel or unit is operating.

Mark Ford, Technical Director at IMCA explained:

“The ongoing review of our documentation, by the industry for the industry, to apply across all sectors, is essential to IMCA’s ongoing expansion into the renewable energy market. Our Renewable Energy Committee has been working tirelessly for 10 years to promote relevant experience and best practice, supporting our Members who are operating in this area of the industry which is vital to the energy sector’s long-term value proposition.”

The degree of interfacing of the SMS will be a function of the identified risks and should be decided upon well before the on-site arrival of the DP vessel. Each section includes a checklist which is then combined in the appendix to provide a simple safety interface checklist.

IMCA M 125 is available on IMCA’s website.

About IMCA

IMCA represents the vast majority of offshore marine contractors and the associated supply chain in the world, with members from over 60 countries. It publishes an extensive technical library of guidance documents on operational good practice, safety promotional materials, timely information notes and safety flashes. Its members benefit from a technical structure comprising four main divisions covering Offshore Diving, Marine (including an Offshore Renewable Energy Committee), Remote Systems & ROVs, and Offshore Surveying.

These are supported by a committee structure focused on: health, safety, security and the environment, competence and training; lifting and rigging; marine policy and regulatory affairs; and legal contracts, insurance and compliance. The association’s global coverage is organised into five geographic regions: Asia-Pacific, Europe & Africa, Middle East & India, North America, and South America.

Further information on IMCA and its work on behalf of the global offshore marine construction industry is available from www.imca-int.com and imca@imca-int.com with information on the work of the Marine Renewable Energy Committee at www.imca-int.com/committees/marine/renewable-energy

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