Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority

03/05/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 03/05/2024 05:43

Vår Energi – Jotun FPSO – barrier management

The audit was conducted from 5 to 7 December 2023.

Objective

The objective of the audit was to monitor how Vår Energi is ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements for the management of major accident risk and barriers in respect of the refurbishment of the Jotun FPSO at the yard - with the objective of achieving safe start-up and operation.

Result

During the audit, non-conformities within the following areas were identified:

  • Barrier management
  • Fixed firefighting facilities
  • Fire wall design

We also observed the following factor that we have chosen to categorise as an improvement point:

  • Planning

What happens now?

We have asked Vår Energi to report to us by 18 March 2024 on how the non-conformities will be addressed, and for their assessment of the improvement point observed.