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081 – NORWEGIAN OIL AND GAS
RECOMMENDED GUIDELINES
FOR
REMOTE PIPE HANDLING
OPERATIONS
Translated version
Norwegian Oil and Gas Association recommended guidelines for remote pipe handling
operations
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Preface
This guideline is supported by the Norwegian Oil and Gas Drilling Managers Forum,
the Norwegian Shipowners’ Association (NSA) and the Petroleum Safety Authorities (PSA).
Furthermore the Norwegian Oil and Gas Operations Committee has recommended this
guideline, and it has been approved by Norwegian Oil and Gas general director.
This Norwegian Oil and Gas guideline has been prepared with the broad-based participation
of interested parties in the Norwegian petroleum industry, and they are owned by the
Norwegian petroleum industry, represented by Norwegian Oil and Gas. Norwegian Oil and
Gas is responsible for administration of these guidelines.
Norwegian Oil and Gas Association
Vassbotnen 1, Sandnes
P.O. Box 8065
4068 Stavanger, Norway
Tel.: + 47 51 84 65 00
Fax: + 47 51 84 65 01
Web site: www.norskoljeoggass.no
E-mail: [email protected]
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Table of contents
1 OBJECTIVES.................................................................................................................................. 4
2 ABBREVIATIONS ........................................................................................................................ 5
3 HIGHLIGHTING CHANGES TO A GUIDELINE .................................................................. 6
4 DISTRIBUTION LIST ................................................................................................................... 7
5 VALIDITY ...................................................................................................................................... 7
6 TASK DEFINITIONS ................................................................................................................... 7
7 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS ..................................................................................................... 8
8 PROCEDURE FOR APPLICATION FOR EXEMPTION ........................................................ 9
9 MARKING OF EQUIPMENT ................................................................................................... 10
9.1 PURPOSE ............................................................................................................................. 10
9.2 EXAMPLES OF EQUIPMENT TO BE MARKED .......................................................... 10
9.3 RENTED EQUIPMENT ..................................................................................................... 10
10 GUIDELINES FOR FILLING IN THE MATRIX ................................................................ 11
10.1 HEADING .............................................................................................................................. 11
10.2 TABLE ..................................................................................................................................... 11
10.3 FOOTER .................................................................................................................................. 12
11 ATTACHMENTS .................................................................................................................... 13
11.1 ATTACHMENT 1: DEVIATION MATRIX ........................................................................ 13
11.2 ATTACHMENT 2: REMOTE OPERATED EQUIPMENT FAILURES .......................... 24
11.3 ATTACHMENT 3: PULLING DEFORMED OR IMPAIRED PIPES .............................. 25
11.4 ATTACHMENT 4: FAILURE IN ANTI-COLLISION SYSTEM ....................................... 25
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1 OBJECTIVES
This document describes the guidelines and routines for Norwegian Oil and Gas/NSA
members in order to establish a practical implementation of PSAs requirements set forth in
the Facilities regulations and the Activities Regulations, with regards to remote pipe
handling operations.
The intention of this document is to establish a common understanding of what is realistic
to achieve for existing drilling and well intervention units with respect to safe remote pipe
handling operations, in order to meet the intentions set forth in PSAs regulations, with
available proven equipment.
The guideline must be considered together with the entire regulations. This shall apply
for, however not limited to, the framework regulations regarding principles for risk
reduction. The framework regulations regarding general requirements for material and
information, the framework regulations regarding exemptions and the Management
Regulations regarding handling of non-conformances.
New drilling unit projects, upgrades and replacement projects should have the objective to
reduce the extent of manual pipe handling operations even further than described in this
document.
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2 ABBREVIATIONS
DMF - Drilling Managers Forum
HTV - Horizontal to vertical
PSA - Petroleum Safety Authority
NSA - Norwegian Shipowners Association
OC -Operations Committee
M -Manual operation
R - Remote operation
NA - Not Applicable
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3 HIGHLIGHTING CHANGES TO A GUIDELINE
All references in the guideline 081 concerning specific paragraphs to Petroleum Safety
Authority are removed.
Preface is made general and do not include working group with names who has prepared
the revision work.
Section 4 – The guideline is made public on the Norwegian oil and gas web-site and will not
be distributed.
Section 5 – The document is valid from 01.07.2015
Section 7 - Manual operations as a result of equipment failure can be regarded as training.
Section 9 is changed from “Colour coding of equipment” to “ Marking of equipment”. All
colour coding is removed from this document. The equipment shall be marked properly and
be easy to identify and correspond with the documentation. Equipment that is not marked
shall not be used.
Section 10 – Heading – Performed date is included.
Attachment 11.1 Deviation matrix – No 9 Non Magnetic DC, reference R2 is included (same
comment as for no. 2 DC). Refer to attachment 3 for deformed or impaired pipes regarding
no. 11 Casing and nr. 12 Non magnetic Casing
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4 DISTRIBUTION LIST
This document will be available on Norwegian Oil and Gas web site
www.norskoljeoggass.no. The Document is named “Norwegian Oil and Gas/NR-081
Recommended guidelines for remote pipe handling operations”.
5 VALIDITY
This document is valid from 1st July 2015.
6 TASK DEFINITIONS
The intention of this document is to give the Norwegian Oil and Gas/NSA member
companies a practical description of guidelines and routines on how to implement PSAs
requirement set forward in the facility regulation and the activity regulation. This document
is based on the following documentation:
Identification of all relevant remote operated sub operations and associated handling
routes from original position on deck until it has been secured at the rotary table, ref.
definition in facilities regulations.
Analysis of each sub operation, with indication that operation can be conducted safely
with the available remote operated field proven equipment.
Identified realistic operational status (R=Remote operated, M=Manual operated or
NA=Not applicable) for each sub-operation and handling sequence.
Pipe handling related to hydraulic well operations (CT or Snubbing) is not considered in
this document.
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7 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
The following procedure:
All pipe handling that can be remotely operated shall be handled in this manner as long
as this improves the overall safety level. IF manual handling is chosen, regardless of
possible remote handling solutions, a documented risk assessment SHALL be
established. Remote operations shall be performed from a safe position away from
exposed area. Each installation shall, on an individual basis, define the safe area (Red
Zone).
Handling procedures shall be established for all planned manual pipe handling
operations marked ”M” in the matrix. These procedures must be based on risk analysis
(HAZID). HAZID shall be repeated at least every 3 years and in relation to changes that
will affect the pipe handling. HAZID shall be stored in a way that makes it available on
the Rig. HAZID shall be conducted in accordance to ISO 17776.
For planned manual operations, the rig specific handling procedures must be examined
before the manual operation starts.
For none planned manual operation, ref. Equipment failure or other (Attachment 2 and
4), a Safe Job Analyzes must be carried out before the operation starts. The
manufacturer's user manual shall be available and examined before the equipment is
used.
This guideline together with rig specific matrix and manual procedures shall be readily
available for the users at all times.
Any pipe handling operation not covered in this document is not considered relevant
with regards to the PSA requirements in facility regulation and activity regulation. Such
operations must carried out in accordance with relevant lifting and material handling
requirements as described in NORSOK R-002/R-003 and other relevant parts of PSA
regulation.
Existing internal procedures for manual pipe handling operations must be updated in the
rig specific matrix on a continuous basis.
Personnel directly involved in pipe handling operations shall have competency as
outlined by activity regulation (lifting operations) and attachment B in NORSOK R-003.
Simulator training is recommended where relevant and possible.
Training should include emergency operation of handling equipment.
In order to maintain experience with manual operations, traceable and documented
training of personnel shall be performed on a regular basis; ref. activity regulation
regarding organisation and competence. Documentation e.g., can be documented directly
in daily drilling report. Each organization defines the need for training. The training shall
be based on possible failures in existing remote operated pipe handling equipment on
installation. A minimum frequency for training should be once per offshore period (14
days). The training should be intensified based on changes in personnel / crew
composition, the competence of the crew and introduction of new equipment. Manual
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operations as a result of equipment failure can be regarded as training, reference are
made to attachment 2. A failure of the anti collision system shall be treated in accordance
with attachment 4. Equipment being used shall at all times have updated operating
instructions and documentation according to current regulation.
8 PROCEDURE FOR APPLICATION FOR EXEMPTION
The companies shall have a dynamic approach to the requirements in the Activity
Regulations and the Facility Regulation in order to implement as soon as possible,
reference to the Framework HSE regulation regarding ”continuous improvement” and
risk reduction principles. It is emphasised that all of the PSA regulation shall be
followed meaning that the companies are responsible for being in compliance with the
regulation with reference to the Framework HSE regulation regarding prudent activities.
Norwegian Oil and Gas/NSA members shall verify the rig status in connection with
every rig operation and identify all non-conformances related to the requirements
established in this document.
Each company should adapt the guidelines in Attachment 2, 3 and 4 to own organisation.
Application shall not be sent to PSA regarding exception from the Activity Regulations
and the Facility Regulation. Potential deviations from this guideline shall be considered
within the company.
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9 MARKING OF EQUIPMENT
Marking must be performed in such a way that there will be no conflict or confused with
other relevant marking.
9.1 PURPOSE
That the combination of equipment to the different dimensions is correct
Increase efficiency during assembling
Marking is to prevent mismatch of handling equipment and tubulars. However, each
individual is responsible for ensuring that equipment has the correct labelling/tagging or
markings required, and according to corresponding documentation, before equipment is put
in operation. The equipment shall be marked properly and be easy to identify and
correspond with the documentation.
9.2 EXAMPLES OF EQUIPMENT TO BE MARKED
Elevators
Inserts for multirange elevators
Slips
Inserts for multirange slips
Lifting subs
9.3 RENTED EQUIPMENT
Equipment delivered by Service companies/rental companies shall be documented and
marked (labelled) in a format recognizable to the user. Equipment which is not marked shall
not be used.
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10 GUIDELINES FOR FILLING IN THE MATRIX
10.1 HEADING
10.2 TABLE
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Performed date: dd.mm.yyyy
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10.3 FOOTER
Document no and name
Revision no: x Rev. date: xx.xx.xx Page: x of xx x
Fill in revision
no
Fill in revision
date
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11 ATTACHMENTS
11.1 ATTACHMENT 1: DEVIATION MATRIX
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1 Drill Bit Req M M NA M NA NA M
Drill bits shall preferably be installed onshore, before arrival the rig, in
order to reduce manual operations offshore.
Rig Procedure no:
2 DC Req R R R1 R1 R1 R R
R1 Operation can be performed manually when the DC have a total length of
less than 300 m (does not apply for modified Drill Collars).
DC with recess for elevator and slips to be used during remote operation,
otherwise a slips type elevator shall be used.
Rig Procedure no;
3 Lifting Sub for
DC and BHA
Req NA NA M NA NA M R1
R1 Manual operation when lift subs are installed on DC joint on CatWalk.
Lift sub length adjusted to the rigs equipment shall preferably be installed
and prepared onshore.
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4 JAR Req R R R R M R R
Norwegian Oil and Gas/NSA members must influence suppliers to deliver
JAR with recess for elevator. If this is not possible, the Jar shall, if possible,
be delivered with lifting sub with length fitted to rig equipment.
Rig Procedure no:
5 Dog-collar Req NA NA NA NA M1 NA NA
M1 Use of Manuel Dog-collar clamp shall be limited. Remote operated Dog-
collar shall be used when longer lengths of the same dimensions are run.
Rig Procedure no:
6 X/O Req M M M M M M R1
R1 Every rig must ensure that proper length of X/O’s suitable for remote
operation is being used. New XO’s shall have a design that makes it
possible for remote operation during make/break. X/O adjusted to the
equipment shall preferably be prepared and assembled onshore.
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7 Stabilizers /
Holeopener
Req M M M M M M R1
R1 On new builds, upgrading or replacement of Iron Roughneck, a system
that handles stabilizers / hole openers remotely shall preferably be chosen.
Stabilizers shall be designed in a way that makes it possible to part/split
them with the Iron Roughneck.
Stabilizers with removable rings must be avoided.
Rig Procedure no;
8 DP, HWDP Req R R R R R1 R R2
R1 Manual operation is allowed if string weight is less then
recommendation from the equipment supplier,
R2 All types of pipe, DP - DC etc. which has been exposed for "over torque”
and can not be broken with remote operated equipment, can be broken
manually, see Attachment 3.
Thin walled pipes can be made up manually (TLC, thin walled tubes etc.)
All standard operations shall be remote operated.
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9 Non Magnetic
DC
Req R1 R R2 R2 R2 R R
R1 Manuel operation is permitted where a magnet is still in use.On new
builds, upgrading or replacement of pipe deck cranes, a system that handles
non-magnetic pipes, shall be selected.
R2 Operation can be performed manually when the DC have a total length
of less than 300 m (does not apply for modified Drill Collars).
DC with recess for elevator and slips to be used during remote operation,
otherwise a slips type elevator shall be used.
Rig Procedure no;
10 DP < 3 ½” Req R R M R1 R2 R3 R
R1 Manual operation is allowed if no inserts are available in the market for
pipes <3 ½ ”.
R2 Manual operation is allowed if string weight is less then
recommendation from equipment supplier.
R3 Manual stabbing/guiding/centring can only be accepted in special cases;
if the remote operated equipment cannot be adjusted to the correct
dimension. On new build, upgrading or replacement of remote operated
equipment, solutions that make remote operations possible shall be
selected.
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11 Casing Req R2 R2 R R R1 R R2
R1 Manual equipment can be used when the weight of the string is less then
the recommendation from the supplier of the remote operated equipment.
R2 Manuel handling of casing > 20”
The casing shall be filled from a suitable arrangement through the topdrive,
such that work in red zone is avoided. Ref. attachment 3, deformed or
impaired pipes.
Rig Procedure no;
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Casing
Req R1 R R R R2 R R
R1 Manual operation is permitted only where magnets still are being used.
R2 Manual equipment can be used when the weight of the string is less then
the recommendation from the supplier of the remote operated equipment.
On new builds, upgrading or replacement of equipment, a system that
makes remote operation possible shall be selected. Ref. attachment 3,
deformed or impaired pipes.
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Liners
Req R R R1 NA R R2 R
R1 Applies only for make / break of lift subs, otherwise a manual slips type
elevator shall be used.
R2 Manual installation of Stabbing Guide can be accepted where it can lead
to damage to seal area /threads.
Rig Procedure no;
14 Centralizers Req NA NA NA NA NA NA R1
R1 Centralizers shall preferably be installed onshore. Manual handling can
be done if no other type of centralizer will work with the pipe handling
equipment.
On new builds, upgrading or replacement of equipment, a system that
makes remote operation possible shall be selected.
Rig Procedure no;
15 WO Riser <20”
Req R R R R R R M Short pipes and XO’s can be handled manually.
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Marin Risers
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20”
Req M M M R M M NA
Rig Procedure no;
17 BOP Test Tool Req M M NA M M M R
Rig Procedure no;
18 Perforating
Guns
Req R1 R R NA R R R
R1 Perforating guns shall not be handled with magnet cranes.
Perforating guns built for remote operation shall be used, unless specific
requirements to function is not available in the market.
Rig Procedure no ;
19 Fishing
Equipment
Req M M M M M M M
With reference to XO, current manual handling of fishing equipment can be
accepted. This is not a standard operation.
A Safe Job Analyses (SJA) shall be performed before releasing the fish on
deck.
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20 Protectors Req NA NA R1 NA NA NA NA
R1 On new builds, upgrading or replacement of equipment; A system that
enables remote operation of tubulars (without protectors), shall be selected.
Rig Procedure no;
21 Mud Bucket Req NA NA NA F NA NA NA
Rig Procedure no;
22 Dope
Req
. NA NA NA R1 NA NA NA
R1 On new builds, upgrading or replacement of equipment, a system that
makes remote operation possible, shall be selected.
Casing and tubing shall be doped onshore prior to shipping offshore.
Rig Procedure no;
23 DP Pup Joints
Req M M M M F M R
Every rig has to research and find the proper length for Pup Joints suitable
for remote operation or Pup Joints must be replaced to fit rig equipment.
This must be documented.
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Casing/Tubing
and Pup Joints
Req R R R R R1 R R R1 Manual equipment can be used when the weight of the string is less then
the recommendation from the supplier of the remote operated equipment.
Rig Procedure no;
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Non magnetic
Casing/Tubing
and Pup Joints
Req R1 R R R R2 R R
R1 Assemblies that are too long for remote operated handling, can be
handled manually. Manual operation is allowed where magnets are still in
use.
R2 Manual equipment can be used when the weight of the string is less then the
recommendation from the supplier of the remote operated equipment.
Rig Procedure nr;
26 Screens Req M R R R R M M
Sensitive completion components which can be damaged of remote
operated equipment can be operated manually. In that case, a HAZID shall
be performed. SJA shall be performed before the operation starts.
Rig Procedure no;
27 Inner string Req R R M M M M M
2 7/8" and 3 1/2" string shall be standardized to fit remote operated rig
equipment. If the joint cannot be racked in the derrick in a safe way, the
joints must be laid down (remote operated).
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28 Lateral Well
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Req M M M M M M M Operations which can be remotely operated shall be remotely operated.
Rig Procedure no;
29 Completion
Equipment
Req M M M M M R1 M R1 For equipment which can be made up for remote operation, operation
shall be remotely operated.
Rig Procedure no;
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Double
Production
Tubing
Req M R M R R M M
Equipment and components which can be damaged by using remote
operated equipment can be manually handled. A HAZID shall be prepared
and a SJA executed prior to start of operation.
Rig Procedure no;
31 MWD /
Mud Motors
Req
. R R R R M M M
Equipment and components which can be damaged by using remote
operated equipment can be manually handled. Equipment should be fit for
remote operation and lifting sub should be avoided.
For lifting sub, see item #3.
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Description of non conformances and compensating measures in addition
to general requirements.
M = manual operation, NA = Not Applicable, R = Remote Operation,
Compensating Measures:
32 Coil Tubing
BHA’s
Req M M M M M M M BHA’s shall if possible be prepared and made up onshore. Operations that
can be remotely operated shall be remotely operated.
Rig Procedure no;
33 False Rotary
Table
Req NA NA NA R R R R Pipe that normally shall be remotely operated shall also be operated
remotely by use of false rotary table.
Rig Procedure no;
34
Drilling with
Pup Joint /
Drilling Stand
Req
. NA NA NA R R R R1
R1 If the iron roughneck is not designed to function as a “back up” tong, a
manually rig tong can be used. Procedure(s) shall be worked out.
On new builds, upgrading or replacement of equipment, a system that
makes remote operation possible shall be selected.
Rig Procedure no;
35 Casing/Liner
Drilling
Req R R R R R1 R R
R1 If the weight of the string is less then recommended from the equipment
supplier, manual operation is allowed.
For retrievable BHA, manual operation is allowed.
Rig Procedure no;
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11.2 ATTACHMENT 2: REMOTE OPERATED EQUIPMENT FAILURES
Guideline for Temporary Failure of Remote Operated Pipe Handling Equipment.
Responsible person onshore informs *
NO
YES
YES
YES
NO
YES
Failure in remote controlled
pipe handling equipment
Could immediate
stop for repair
result in loss of
well control?
Immediate action for
manual operation *)
Manuel operation until
Well control is
established.
Could immediate
stop for repair result
in hole problems or
damage to the well?
Immediate action for
manual operation *)
Manual operation until
the drill string is inside the
casing or possibilities for
well damages are
eliminated.
Are spare parts and
required personnel
available onboard to
start the repair?
Stop for
Repair
Carry out operational risk assessment
in accordance with current procedures
in order to evaluate personnel risk
when manual pipe handling until the
equipment is repaired. Carry out
compensating measures.
NO
Is the risk level
acceptable?
Stop for repair
*) Immediate actions prior to manual operation
1) Safe job analysis shall be carried out if there
are no procedure / work description available.
2) Procedures for manual pipe handling
- is available
- is known to the involved personnel
- is used
3) Relevant equipment
- is available
- is approved
- is maintained
4) Report of the reason/incident
5) Drilling responsible person onboard informs
responsible person onshore
Each company should adapt guidelines to own organization.
NO
Manual Handling
can continue until
the equipment is
repaired.
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11.3 ATTACHMENT 3: PULLING DEFORMED OR IMPAIRED PIPES
Guidelines while pulling Deformed or Impaired Pipes out of the hole (No notification to PSA
required).
Can remote operated
pipe handling
equipment be used
without increasing the
risk?
Will available
equipment on site be
suitable to continue the
operation in manual?
?mode?
Is the risk level
acceptable?
Manual handling can be accepted until
remote operation is normalized and
resumed.
Carry out operational risk assessment/SJA
based on possibly dropped load/string.
Carry out operational risk assessment / SJA in
accordance with current procedures for manual
operation.
Stop operation until suitable equipment is
available on site
Pipes is deformed or impaired
Continue POOH according to rig
specific matrix
Stop operation, implement compensating
measures until risk level is acceptable.
YES
YES
YES
NO
NO
NO
*) Immediate actions prior to manual
operation
1) Safe job analysis shall be carried out if
there are no procedure / work description
available.
2) Procedures for manual pipe handling
- is available
- is known to the involved personnel
- is used
3) Relevant equipment
- is available
- is approved
- is maintained
4) Report of the reason/incident
5) Drilling responsible person onboard
informs responsible person onshore
Each company should adapt guidelines to own organization.
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11.4 ATTACHMENT 4: FAILURE IN ANTI-COLLISION SYSTEM
Guidelines for Temporary Failure of Anti-collision System, Crown Saver and Floor Saver.
YES
YES
YES
NO
Failure in anti-collision
system.
Is failed
equipment
involved in the
operations?
Can immediate
stop for repair
result in loss of
well control?
Immediate action
prior to operation in
by pass mode *)
Continue operations in
by pass mode until the
risk for loosing well
control is at an
acceptable level
Can immediate
stop result in hole
problems or
damage to the
well?
Are parts and
personnel available
on board to start
repair? Stop for Repair
NO
Carry out operational risk
assessment in accordance with
current procedures, for evaluation
of personnel risk in connection with
anti collision system entirely or
partly out of function.
Is the risk level
acceptable?
Stop for repair
The operation can
continue with the system
entirely or partly out of
function
Responsible
person onshore
informs other
*
Continue operation
when failed
equipment has been
parked in a safe
position
YES
NO
NO
*) Immediate actions prior to operation
1. Safe job analysis.
2. Report of the reason/incident
3. Drilling responsible person onboard informs
responsible person onshore.
Immediate action
prior to
operation in by
pass mode *)
Each company should adapt guidelines to own organization.
Continue operations in
by pass mode until the
drill string is inside
casing or until the risk
for well damage is
eliminated.
YES
NO