Offshore PersonnelTransfers by Crane

Presented by Neil Butt

MARITIME SPECIALISTS

Maritime Industry Australia Ltd (MIAL) is a commercially and politically astute association that reflects our members’ requirements domestically and internationally. We represent the collective interests of maritime businesses, primarily those operating maritime assets or facilities from Australia.

MIAL is uniquely positioned to provide dedicated maritime expertise and advice, and is driven to promote a sustainable, vibrant and competitive Australian Maritime Industry and to expand the Australian maritime cluster.

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Current understanding

in Australia

Current issues

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Draft Marine Transfer Forum document: ‘Offshore Personnel Transfer By Crane’

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Purpose of the document:

“This document provides best practice guidance to help ensure that personnel transfers by crane are conducted safely, whether for routine crew changes or operational reasons. It also highlights the critical role that crane transfer can play in the management of emergencies, and the importance of preparation for such eventualities. It is of particular relevance to oil & gas exploration and production, offshore renewables construction and maintenance, as well as general marine operations. It is intended for those planning, managing and performing such operations.”

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StatisticsData* estimated that there were 5.15 million passenger transfers by crane in 2012. From 2009 to 2013, there were five fatal accidents, meaning that the average rate is approximately one fatal accident per year worldwide, or a one in five million chance of fatality in each transfer. This compares to one in 400,000 chance of fatality if transferred by helicopter, 11 times higher than crane transfer.*Source: DNV GL from Reflex Marine

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Conclusions

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Actions Update MIAL Members on Marine Transfer Forum developments MIAL to lobby industry regulators and associations (e.g. AMSA,

NOPSEMA, APPEA) where requested by Members MIAL invites comments from MarineSafe

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To obtain a copy of the Offshore Personnel Transfer by CraneBest Practice Guidelines for Routine and Emergency

OperationsGo To

www.marinetransferforum.org

We would like to thank the photographers who provided images for this presentation.

Please send any comments to safety.operations@mial.com.au