Macondo Well Deepwater Horizon Blowout
Macondo Well Deepwater Horizon Blowout

Author: National Research Council

Publisher: National Academies Press

Published: 2012-03-02

Total Pages: 213

ISBN-13: 0309221412

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The blowout of the Macondo well on April 20, 2010, led to enormous consequences for the individuals involved in the drilling operations, and for their families. Eleven workers on the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig lost their lives and 16 others were seriously injured. There were also enormous consequences for the companies involved in the drilling operations, to the Gulf of Mexico environment, and to the economy of the region and beyond. The flow continued for nearly 3 months before the well could be completely killed, during which time, nearly 5 million barrels of oil spilled into the gulf. Macondo Well-Deepwater Horizon Blowout examines the causes of the blowout and provides a series of recommendations, for both the oil and gas industry and government regulators, intended to reduce the likelihood and impact of any future losses of well control during offshore drilling. According to this report, companies involved in offshore drilling should take a "system safety" approach to anticipating and managing possible dangers at every level of operation-from ensuring the integrity of wells to designing blowout preventers that function under all foreseeable conditions-in order to reduce the risk of another accident as catastrophic as the Deepwater Horizon explosion and oil spill. In addition, an enhanced regulatory approach should combine strong industry safety goals with mandatory oversight at critical points during drilling operations. Macondo Well-Deepwater Horizon Blowout discusses ultimate responsibility and accountability for well integrity and safety of offshore equipment, formal system safety education and training of personnel engaged in offshore drilling, and guidelines that should be established so that well designs incorporate protection against the various credible risks associated with the drilling and abandonment process. This book will be of interest to professionals in the oil and gas industry, government decision makers, environmental advocacy groups, and others who seek an understanding of the processes involved in order to ensure safety in undertakings of this nature.

Code of Federal Regulations, Title 46, Shipping, Pt. 90-139, Revised as of October 1, 2017
Code of Federal Regulations, Title 46, Shipping, Pt. 90-139, Revised as of October 1, 2017

Author: Office of the Federal Register (U.S.)

Publisher: Office of the Federal Register

Published: 2018-01-25

Total Pages: 548

ISBN-13: 9780160943102

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The Code of Federal Regulations is a codification of the general and permanent rules published in the Federal Register by the Executive departments and agencies of the United States Federal Government. This print ISBN is the official U.S. Federal Government edition of this title. 46 CFR Parts 90-139 covers the rules, regulations, and processes for the United States Coast Guard within the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Topics covered in this volume within the annualCFR 2017 print subscription includes: operations of cargo and vessels including fire protection equipment, commercial fishing vessels dispensing petroleum products, inspection, certification, and operations of mobile offshore drilling units, electrical systems, emergency lighting, communication and alarm power systems equipment, small passenger vessels with overnight accommodations, and more. AUDIENCE: United States Coast Guard and navy personnel, personnel aboard cruise ships, yachtsmen and staff, ferries, commercial fishing companies and staff, and offshore drilling companies and personnel, especially safety site managers, boat builders, designers, technicians, maritime officers, vessel masters, engineers, and motormen may be interested in this volume. Students pursuing coursework in naval architecture, electrical, environmental, and marine engineering may also find this regulatory volume helpful for research. Other products pertaining to this topic that may be of interest include the following: U.S. Coast Guard Incident Management Handbook 2014 can be found at this link: https://bookstore.gpo.gov/products/sku/050-012-00516-8 Other products produced by the U.S. Coast Guard can be found here: https://bookstore.gpo.gov/agency/united-states-coast-guard-uscg Transportation & Navigation resources collection is available here: https://bookstore.gpo.gov/catalog/transportation-navigation Unlimited Impossibilities: Intelligence Support to the Deepwater Horizon Response is available here: https://bookstore.gpo.gov/products/unlimited-impossibilities-intelligence-support-deepwater-horizon-response Fire Management Today print subscription can be found at this link: https://bookstore.gpo.gov/products/sku/701-023-00000-5 Field Operations Guide for Disaster Assessment and Response can be found at this link: https://bookstore.gpo.gov/products/sku/001-001-00680-7

The Legal Regime of Offshore Oil Rigs in International Law
The Legal Regime of Offshore Oil Rigs in International Law

Author: Hossein Esmaeili

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2017-03-02

Total Pages: 301

ISBN-13: 1351886908

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This book reviews and examines the relevant portions of all international treaties, cases and the national law and practice of states, in relation to international aspects of offshore oil rigs. By doing so, it offers an understanding of the legal regime surrounding oil rigs and formulates an international law framework. It investigates the issues under consideration by analyzing provisions of international law pertaining to all aspects of oil rigs, as well as international treaties and their travaux preparatoires. It also examines the national legislation of major offshore oil and gas producers and defines a framework of customary international entities such as the OSPAR and the petroleum industries of certain major offshore oil producers. Based upon the book's findings, it is clear that in spite of their increasing importance, offshore oil installations are subject to fragmentary and vague legal rules under international law.

Petroleum and Marine Technology Information Guide
Petroleum and Marine Technology Information Guide

Author: J. Hutcheon

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2003-09-02

Total Pages: 420

ISBN-13: 1482271230

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First published in 1981 as the Offshore Information Guide this guide to information sources has been hailed internationally as an indispensable handbook for the oil, gas and marine industries.