Training Overview

Subsea 7 recognises that any oil or chemical spill to the environment is highly undesirable. It impacts the natural environment in which we live. It impacts us operationally and financially. It also damages our reputation with our clients and partners.

In an effort to reduce the probability of fluid power spills, the BFPA along with Subsea 7 have collaborated and created three training modules specifically tailored to cover the key areas associated with fluid power integrity. The purpose of the training modules is to raise a general awareness of the various aspects and areas which could if not addressed correctly, contribute to an oil leak case.

The participant must complete and pass all three modules in order to achieve a course completion. Each module requires a minimum score of 85% in order to obtain a pass.

Background

Fluid power associated equipment and machinery used and operated by Subsea 7 always carries a certain amount of risk of leaking control fluid to the environment.  Subsea 7 has a duty to ensure the probability of an oil leak to the environment is As Low As Reasonably Practicable. By using the environment, health and safety management information system SYNERGI, Subsea 7 recognises that fluid power spills are occurring.

It has been identified fluid power system leakages on Subsea 7 assets occur for various reasons. These typically are (but not limited to) as follows:

  • Burst or Damaged Flexible Hoses
  • Loose Hose and Pipe / Tube Fittings Connections
  • Damage O-Rings/seals
  • Corroded Fitting/Piping
  • Sub-standard Installation / Poor Design of Equipment

Following root cause analysis of past spill cases, it is evidential some cases were fully preventable.  With a combination of a robust maintenance strategy in parallel with a good level of system integrity awareness, a higher level of asset integrity can be achieved. Consequently a reduction in oil spill cases should be observed.

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MODULE 1 PRESENTATION    MODULE 2 PRESENTATION    MODULE 3 PRESENTATION