The potential role of offshore standby/rescue ships

Conference · Tue Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1985

OSTI ID:5432783

McDonald, H G

The loss of the drilling rig ''Sea Gem'' in 1966, in which thirteen people died, was perhaps the first occasion when a major accident connected with offshore explorations and production in the UK Sector of the North Sea resulted in multiple deaths. Since then, loss of life among offshore workers, either through major accidents or individuals falling overboard, has continued to occur throughout the various operational areas worldwide. One method of increasing the survival chances of maritime casualties associated with offshore installations is to ensure that a designated rescue vessel is always available to attempt a rescue. At present in the UK, Regulation 10 of the Offshore Installations (Emergency Producures) Regulations 1976, lays down that a standby vessel should be present within five miles of every manned offshore installation, ready to give assistance in an emergency, able to accommodate the entire crew of the installation, and provide aid for them all.

• OSTI ID: 5432783
• Report Number(s): CONF-850941-
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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