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(ii) fire or explosion, and 
(iii) accident resulting in serious injury; 
(b) ensure that the report of such incident conforms with the current incident reporting 
format and guidelines as approved by the Authority. 
 
21.  For the safe conduct of offshore operations, a manager shall ensure that — 
(a) all operational facilities such as but not limited to platforms and vessels are well 
equipped and adequate for the environment of operation; 
(b) there is a good oil spill response plan and equipment approved by the Authority;  
(c) competent and well-equipped diving standby set-up is available when diving 
operations are in progress or are likely to be required;  
(d) there are personnel floatation devices for each person at the location;  
(e) a platform or vessel evacuation plan is in place and understood by all personnel 
at the location; 
(f) all personnel working in swamp and offshore locations are fully accounted for with 
an accountability system prescribed by the Authority; 
(g) personnel comply with the current guidelines and procedure for travel to offshore 
or swamp location;   
(h) on arrival at the location, personnel shall receive instruction on proper use of life-
saving equipment and safety procedures including evacuation mode; and 
(i) other things and materials necessary for safe operation are made available.  
(j) a management system manual is made available for every offshore operation 
which specifies the –  
          (i) share of responsibilities between marine crew and                processing 
crew;  
         (ii) lines of command in an emergency; 
          (iii) share of responsibilities between offshore organisations    
           and onshore base organisations;  
          (iv) inter-field responsibilities and communications  
Offshore operations