Alerts & Learnings Risk of collision with offshore installations from attendant vessels Issue HSE has identified a rise in the number of incidents of attendant ships colliding with offshore oil and gas and renewable energy structures. Failure of navigational watch processes and systems, is resulting in collisions or risk of collisions. Incidents are occurring because: personnel who are responsible for watchkeeping and the safe navigation of a vessel are being distracted with non-navigational taskssituational awareness is not being maintained at all timesthere is insufficient communication between all members of a bridge team Duty holders and vessel operators should have in place processes and systems, as part of a wider safe system of work, to ensure that, during connected activities, vessels are operated in a way that ensures, so far as is reasonably practicable, the safety of people on nearby installations. To view this HSE Alert in full click here Rate this Alert Your Rating Average Rating Share: Share on Linkedin Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share with Email
Alert 28 Jul 2025 Potential Dropped Objects (PDOs) returned with units In the offshore environment Potential Dropped Objects (PDO’s) are a major safety risk as the transportation of units is normally completed using cranes and lifting items great heights. This poses the risk of items falling and striking personnel in the vicinity. Over the years, many PDO’s have been d… View Alert
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