Barents 2020
Escape, Evacuation and Rescue of People (EER)
Morten Mejlænder-Larsen
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History 2007-2012
 Norway has North Sea offshore experience,
while Russia has Arctic operational
experience.
 The Barents Sea represents new
opportunities and new challenges for both
countries.
 Safe oil and gas operations are a common
interest of both countries.
 Updated and harmonized industrial safety
standards facilitates safety, cooperation,
and cross-border activities.
 Barents 2020 was established as a jointindustry project for this objective.
 In 2007-2009 This was a RussianNorwegian project, since 2009 it has
become an international industry
cooperation project.
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Partners
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Conclusions
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ONSHORE
OFFSHORE
Objective
CONVENTIONAL
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ARCTIC
Philosophy
Probability of
failure
Arctic; severity of consequences drives risks
Risk Reduction
must take
place through
prevention
Consequence
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Objectives
 to make an assessment of the need for
change in existing maritime and
offshore oil and gas standards for
escape, evacuation and rescue (EER)
operations in the Barents Sea, and to..
 .. propose changes to the standards
where necessary, including standards
for related equipment
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Escape, Evacuation and Rescue of People (EER)
Norwegian Experts
Organisation
Russian Experts
Organisation
Leif Nesheim*
DNV
Sergey Kovalev*
Gazprom VNIIGAZ
Rune Bråthen
Statoil
Evgeny Taranukha
Terje Hatlen
Transocean
State Rescue & Diving
Research Institute
Anatoly Suvalov
Sigurd Jacobsen
Petroleum Safety Authority
State Rescue & Diving
Research Institute
Johan Vedeler
DNV
Sergey Myagkov
Gazprom Dobycha Shelf
Albert
Shigabutdinov
Central Marine Research &
Design Institute
Vladimir Shlyachkov
Krylov Shipbuilding Research
Institute
Dmitry Melekhov
Design Centre for Oil & Gas
Equipment
Petr Yaroshuk
Giprospetsgaz
Participants
International Experts
Organisation
Gus Cammaert (*)
DNV
Stephen Knight
Shtokman Development AG
Frederic Turlan
Total
(* coordinators)
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Examples of Terminology Differences
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The Barents sea
The major morphometric characteristics
of the Barents Sea are as follows:
 Area: 1,424,000 km2
 Water volume: 316,000 km3
 Average depth: 222 m
 Deepest depth: 600 m
 Is never completely ice covered. During
March to April, sea ice usually covers
only 55 % to 60 % of the surface area.
 The ice is a combination of multi-year
ice >~ 3 m thick, first year ice >~ 1.5 m
thick and icebergs.
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Risk Identification for the Barents Sea
Major EER risks which were identified include
the following:
 Traditional EER methods may not be appropriate for most
of the year
 The full range of ice conditions, including icebergs and sea
ice, combined with cold weather, wind and other weather
conditions which may be encountered;
 The logistics systems that may be available to support any
required evacuation from the structure or vessel, including
the presence of standby vessels;
 The long distances from the potential emergency site to
the support bases and other facilities;
 The shortage of duly equipped support vessels that may
be called on for assistance, with regards to their
maneuvering and station-keeping abilities in ice;
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Risk Identification for the Barents Sea
Major EER risks which were identified include the
following:
 The accumulation of ice on external surfaces and its effect on
equipment operation;
 The limited amount of time that is available to react to a particular
emergency situation;
 The effect of cold temperatures on human physiology and psychology,
equipment, materials and supplies;
 The lack of experienced personnel and training facilities for the
specific evacuation systems which have been proposed for the
Barents Sea;
 The effect of the polar night, with extended periods of darkness, on
personnel activities in Arctic conditions;
 Difficulties caused by communication due to magnetic conditions and
high latitude, lack of satellite coverage and language differences;
 The possible lack of qualified medical help.
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EER Topics covered by standards
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Key Standards and Main Remarks
ISO19906:2010 Petroleum and natural gas industries – Arctic offshore
structures (Chapter 18 and Appendix A18)
The standard does not apply to specialized equipment or vessels associated with Arctic and cold regions
offshore operations except insofar as is necessary for the structure to sustain the actions imposed by the
installation and operation of EER equipment.
ISO15544:2010 Petroleum and natural gas industries - Offshore production
installations - Requirements and guidelines for emergency response
The standard does not follow latest best practice and does not align with ISO19906, which it needs to do.
However, the two standards are complementary and it is therefore a relevant document that should be referred
to as part of step 4 of the performance standard process.
NORSOK Z-013:2010 Risk and emergency preparedness analysis
The standard is generic and can be used for the Barents Sea; however it does not identify the governing
environmental conditions. The standard should be aligned with ISO19906 on guidance for risk assessment of
EER system in Arctic climates. This standard provides a systematic approach to risk and emergency
preparedness analysis. ISO31000 and ISO17776 are normative references in Norsok Z-013, which are agreed
apply to Barents Sea EER system risk management process.
NORSOK S-001:2008 Technical safety
The requirements of the standard can be applicable to EER systems in the Barents Sea; however it should be
evaluated by following the performance standards process proposed by the Barents 2020 work group.
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Creating Performance Standards
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A 4 step approach
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Alignment with Rules & Regulations
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Evacuation Methods
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Emergency Response Vessels
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Escape, Evacuation and Rescue of People (EER)
Conclusion
 Insufficient recommendations are stipulated by ISO 19906 for the selection of a
proper secondary evacuation method
 No universal single secondary evacuation method is currently available that is
suitable for evacuating offshore personnel under the full range of hazards that may
be encountered in the Barents Sea
Recommendations
 Use performance standards based on the actual risks for each location and
installation configuration.
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