Gerenciamento de grandes emergências em plataformas de perfuração offshore

Abstract

The focus of this work is the management of major emergencies on offshore drilling rigs. The organizational structures will be explained on a drilling rig during real emergency situation. Explanation about the management of emergency is done by the Master on the bridge, a rapid response team in place of the accident and all other parties involved in the emergency situation. The exercises and training with the crew based on real events that occurred in offshore operations. The crew members who are part of the emergency response teams should be well acquainted with all the compartments of the platform and the firefighting equipment and lifesaving. The process of risk analysis that is made on board the installation so that the crew has the knowledge and get familiar with the hazards related to installation and products of drilling operations. The development of scenarios for emergency training and regular exercises with all crew based on real events that happened previously in offshore operations, competence of staff members of emergency response and how the crew not involved in an emergency duties must go to the muster points. The process of evacuation of the installation by all means possible. How and when the Master must make the decision to leave the rig. The major accidents that happened in the offshore industry around the world is going to be mentioned. The Piper Alpha, Petrobras 36 and the Deepwater Horizon were accidents where the lessons learned led to several changes in the offshore industry.