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NWEA Guidelines

 
  Please refer to the "LINKS" section to obtain the latest edition from the NWEA website as this is updated at intervals

Guidelines for the Carriage of Potable Water for Supply to Offshore Locations

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  Issue 1 of these guidelines which sets the common minimum standards for the UKCS. Any feedback should be sent to the Marine Safety Forum secretary and will be reviewed by the workgroup.

Dangerous Goods Declaration and Certificate of Packing Form

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  This updated form is effective from the 1st of January 2008; however, old non-compliant forms will be accepted until the 31st of March 2008 as a grace period.

ERRV Survey Guidelines Version 5 May 2008

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  Oil & Gas UK Emergency Response and Rescue Vessel Survey Guidelines issued May 2008.

ERRV Management Guidelines Version 4 May 2008

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  Oil & Gas UK Emergency Response and Rescue Vessel Management Guidelines Issued May 2008.

Safe Cargo Handling Guidelines Issue 4

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  Oil & Gas UK Guidelines for the Safe Packing and Handling of Cargo to and from Offshore Locations Issue 4 November 2008

English Version NMD report on safety measures for AHTS and Mobile Offshore Units

 
  Official English version of the NMD’s report on safety measures for Anchor Handling vessels and Mobile Offshore Units.

Guidelines for the Content of Rig Move Procedures

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  Document giving guidelines for the compilation of Rig Move Procedures.

Vessel Inspection Document

 
  This Inspection is to ensure that the vessel is Fit for Purpose.
Normally this Inspection should take around 1 hour.

Qualifications, Experience and Knowledge of Inspector are to be aligned with CMID definitions. Findings are to be reviewed with vessel Master on completion of inspection.

Anchor Handling Manual Template

  120 kb
  This Manual is intended to provide guidance for safe anchor handling operations on board vessel. It should be read in conjunction with Company procedures, international guidelines and specific procedures provided by charterers.

Stage 1 Risk Assessment Template - MOU Operations

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  The file is Version 2 of the Generic Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) template developed by an MSF Anchor-Handling workgroup following recommendations issued from the Bourbon Dolphin incident investigation. This also acts as a prompt for Stages 2 and 3 Risk Assessments.

Oil & Gas UK’s Emergency Locator Beacon Guidance

 
  Oil & Gas UK’s Emergency Locator Beacon Guidance 2010

Step Change Bulk Hose Best Practice Guidelines Booklet

 
  A recommendation issued by hose manufacturers, based on information gleaned from a number of previous incidents, a series of recommendations for the safe and correct use and maintenance of Bulk Hoses

MGN351 - Leadership Qualities for Effective Safety Management

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  Marine Guidance Note of Effective Safety Management.

Good Practice - Oil contaminated Cargoes - Issue 2

 
  This refers to good practice regarding oil contaminated backload cargoes following drilling operations. There are two parts to this good practice, the first being explanatory notes and the second being the form which are required to be completed.
The entire document is now completely contained with the NWEA Guidelines.

Good Practice - Oil Contaminated Cargoes - Form - Issue 2

 
  This is the form that requires to be completed.
The entire document is now completely contained with the NWEA Guidelines.
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