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Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Safety Regulations 2023

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(b)  ensure that the report of such incident conforms with the current
incident reporting format and guidelines as approved by the Authority.
20.  For the safe conduct of offshore operations, a manager shall ensure
that —
(a) all operational facilities such as platforms and vessels are well
equipped and adequate for the environment of operation ;
(b)  pre-mobilisation and pre-shipment safety inspection of operational
facilities shall be conducted by the Authority prior to deployment or operation
in the Nigerian oil and gas industry ;
(c)  there is a good oil spill response plan and equipment approved by the
Authority ;
(d)  competent and well-equipped diving standby set-up is available when
diving operations are in progress or are likely to be required ;
(e)  there are personnel floatation devices for each person at the
location ;
(f )  a platform or vessel evacuation plan is in place and understood by all
personnel at the location ;
(g) all personnel working in swamp and offshore locations are fully
accounted for with an accountability system prescribed by the Authority ;
(h)  personnel comply with the current guidelines and procedure for
travel to offshore or swamp location ;
(i)  on arrival at the location, personnel shall receive instruction on proper
use of life-saving equipment and safety procedures including evacuation
mode ; and
(j) other things and materials necessary for safe operation are made
available.
21.  A manager shall ensure that —
(a) all journey and travel shall be undertaken using an approved journey
management plan that caters for contingencies ;
(b) embarkation to offshore or swamp facilities shall be through
embarkation points recognised and approved by the Authority;
(c) passengers travelling to midstream and downstream oil and gas
locations shall, before the commencement of any air, land or marine travel,
be briefed by ground crew and appropriate personnel on safety and
emergency measures ;
(d) passengers shall await the aircraft, vehicle or boat at designated
locations ; and
(e)  pilots comply with Nigerian air safety requirements to —
(i) undertake biennial reviews to certify flight performance ability,
(ii) successfully complete water survival courses,
(iii)  undertake refresher courses, and
(iv) undertake such other requirements as may be imposed for pilots.
Offshore
operations.
Journey
management