In oil and gas, petrochemical, chemical and power industries, lifting and mechanical handling are significant safety challenges that go far beyond routine procedures and checklists. A structured and defensible way to manage these risks is the Dropped Object Risk Study. What is a dropped object study? It is a safety assessment methodology that evaluates the…

Ship collisions with offshore installations such as FPSOs and wellhead platforms are a critical hazard that can lead to major accidents, loss of containment and environmental impact. Offshore structures that operate near marine traffic must be able to keep their load-carrying capacity and energy absorption during an accidental vessel collision. A structured ship collision study…