WORK HISTORY
MMASS is now in its sixth year of operation in its present form and during that
time has achieved the following:
Safety Cases
The development of more than 30 semi-submersible and 3 jack-up Safety Cases, one
of the jack-ups being a vessel with jacking capability.
This work included qualitative and quantitative major hazard risk assessments,
safety management system summaries and the compilation of technical details as
well as the development of complete workplace and PFEER Assessments. Latterly
the safety cases were presented in the IADC North West European Safety Case
format, and three have been presented in accordance with the 2005 Offshore
Installations (Safety Case) Regulations.
Several Major Accident Hazard Risk Assessments have also been undertaken for
mobile units operating outwith the UK regulatory regime, whose owners
never-the-less wish to maintain high standards of safety.
Emergency Response Manuals
As a result of the Company’s detailed knowledge of offshore risks it has been
engaged to develop 14 Emergency Response Manuals for semi-submersibles and
jack-ups including Station Bills.
This process has included any requirements from the Prevention of Fire and
Explosion and Emergency Response Regulations, and the documents are provided
with instructions, guidance, flowcharts and checklists.
Verification Schemes
In response to the requirements of the PFEER and Design and Construction
Regulations MMASS has developed verifications scheme philosophies and
performance standards for jack-ups, semi-submersibles and DP mobile units and
has put in place 15 schemes on behalf of clients.
In conjunction with this activity MMASS consultants have advised on maintenance
requirements for SCEs and have consulted with ICPs.
Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plans
Technical authoring activities have included the development of 18 Shipboard Oil
Pollution Emergency Plans (SOPEPS) in accordance with the relevant IMO guidance.
Mobile Unit Marine Operations Manuals
Semi-submersible Marine Operations Manuals have been written for 6 units in
accordance with client’s requirements and in their templates.
Where necessary, conformance with the 1989 MODU Code has been achieved. In
addition MMASS has advised on Stability Manual changes as a result of
modification or lightship increases in association with the revised Operations
Manuals.
Combined Operations Safety Cases
The Company has participated in the development of, or has managed the
compilation of, a number of Combined Operations Safety Cases.
This has involved acting as a focal point for the collection of data from the
participating companies, carrying out combined operations risk assessments,
developing dropped object studies and compiling the safety case in a form
acceptable to the clients, and finally the HSE.
Risk Assessment Facilitating
MMASS has facilitated numerous non-major accident risk assessments, using a
variety of software tools, including Bow-Tie presentations and the knowledge
based HAZOP process.
Risk assessments carried out have ranged from the operation of FRCs in sheltered
waters, to the activities relating to bringing a jack-up back into service after
a serious machinery space fire.
FMEAs
FMEAs have been carried out in accordance with client’s requirements or else to
an accepted format for:
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Semi-submersible
Ballast Systems
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Mooring Systems
·
Emergency Mooring
Release Systems
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Jack-up Jacking and
Leg Guide Systems
·
Derrick Hoisting
Systems
Marine Consultancy
MMASS Marine Consultants have acted as client representatives for rig moves and
other marine operations and have carried out numerous warranty surveys, as well
as assisting clients with the selection of towing vessels and the organisations
of wet and dry tows.
We have provided personnel to control marine logistics activities, to carry out
workforce consultations for ERRV sharing and to assist clients with MODU
selection.
On behalf of clients MMASS has monitored the operation of ERRVs and has carried
out validation trials to ensure that rescue and recovery performance standards
can be met.
Engineering Services
Technical Superintendency for a variety of rig related projects has been
provided, including crane survey and improvement for LOLER compliance, and
operations in Norwegian waters.
Studies
Personnel Basket/LOLER Compliant Transfer Device Safety Study
The development of a structured argument for the use of LOLER compliant transfer
devices for downmanning during an emergency.
Crane
Emergency Release System Study
A study which tabled research carried out into crane accidents both in Europe
and the Gulf of Mexico to identify the need for a crane emergency release
system, and other safety considerations relating to the installation of such a
system.
Deep Water BOP Reliability Study
A study into the failures of a deepwater BOP system to identify the improvements
which might be made to the hardware and the maintenance activities.
Human Factors in Winch Operations on Semi-submersibles
Research into the factors which might lead to serious winch failures during rig
moves and the means by which such failures could be minimised.
Gap Analysis for Norwegian Regulation Compliance
A study to identify the relationship between the UK formal safety assessments
and records, including the safety case, and the Norwegian safety legislation to
minimise the need for changes to safety management systems of UK origin.
Mobile Unit Helideck Lighting Reliability Study
A study to provide the client with reasonable proof that the reliability of the
power system providing helideck lighting combined with the frequency of
helicopter operations made the installation of a UPS system unnecessary.
Mobile Unit Terrorist Attack/ Security Breach Study
Facilitation of a team based risk assessment to determine frequency and
consequence of terrorist attack on offshore units, followed by the provision of
a report and guidance as to possible security improvements.
Flotel Emergency Mooring Release Evaluation
Study into the potential effectiveness of the emergency mooring release system
for an accommodation unit when moored alongside a platform.
Verification
gap analyses between units involved in combined operations.
Assessment of the Safety Critical Elements additional to those already
applicable to both units, needed to ensure safety of personnel during combined
operations
Mobile Unit Emergency Shutdown strategies
Development of emergency shut down strategies to minimise the possibility of
ignition of hydrocarbon gas subsequent to a blowout, while continuing to offer
the Command team the maximum control over the unit.
Feasibility Study for Liftboat Operations under the UK Regulatory Regime
Development of a strategic document to allow a US Gulf lift boat operator to go
through the process of achieving regulatory compliance in UK and to commence
operations for a major oil company.
Operator’s Chartered Vessels Mud Tank Cleaning Systems Review
A detailed report subsequent to survey, on the mud tank cleaning capabilities of
a major oil company chartered support vessel fleet. Thereafter the conducting
extensive trials on one vessel, and the presenting of the results on behalf of
the client to the vessel owners.
Cause of Damage to Fabricated Anchors during Recovery
An investigation into the causes of fabricated anchor damage, using information
provided tow masters and the vessels
engaged in anchor handling operations, followed by a report and the addition of
guidance to the Operations Manuals.
Pipelayer Transit Allowing for Reduction in Thruster Power
Investigation and report on the best means of moving a ship shaped pipelaying
vessel with thruster damage from the area of operations to a designated repair
yard.
Levels of Risk and Outcomes Relating to the 10,000 Year Storm
Assistance given to clients to develop structured arguments satisfying the HSE
requirement for indication of the best means of ensuring the safety of the
offshore workforce in the event of a 10,000 yr storm.
Use of Access Basket to replace Manriding Operations
A regulatory review to determine the relationship between the regulations for
the use of access baskets and the Prevention of Fire and Explosion and Emergency
Response Regulations (PFEER), followed by offshore risk assessments, workforce
consultation meeting with the Health and Safety Executive.
Accident and Incident Investigations
Team Leaders and Team Members have been provided for accident and incident
investigations relating to marine operations.
Client Representation
Clients have been represented at the following:
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HSE Technical
meetings
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Well Test HAZIDs
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Marine HAZIDs
Expert Witness Provision
Cases involving:
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Mooring system and
anchor-handler capabilities
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Injuries during
anchor-handling operations
Other Technical Authoring
·
IT Operations
Manual and Handbook
·
Revision of
Operator’s Marine Procedures Manual from several original sources
·
A rig specific
Flotel Operations Manual
·
Collision Risk
Management Manual for FPSOs
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An Onshore
Emergency Response Manual
Training
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The Operation of
support Vessels at offshore installations
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Familiarisation
with the Safety Case and its supporting documents
Management Services
Audits of ship-owners and service companies.
Onshore Emergency Response Exercises
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Development of
Exercises
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Provision of role
players