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Document No.: DOIR-PD-SE5100
Full Title: Offshore Petroleum Operations (Exploration & Production)
Emergency Management Plan
Short Title: WESTPLAN - Offshore Petroleum
Custodian: General Manager Safety and Environment,
Petroleum and Royalties Division, Department of Industry & Resources
Original DoIR and WAOPEMC Members
Amendments
Proposed amendments/additions to the text of this Plan should be forwarded to the
General Manager Safety & Environment, Petroleum Division, Department of Industry &
Resources, 100 Plain Street, EAST PERTH WA 6004. (Telephone (08) 9222-3622.
Facsimile (08) 9222-3799)
REVISION HISTORY
REV DATE DESCRIPTION EDITOR Review APPROVAL
0 1-Aug-01 Issued AP
0a 23-May03 PS7 AL4 Review PH/TR AP
0b 1-Sep-03 Peer Review Comments PH AP
0C 9-May-04 External review and
comments
PH AP
0D Jul-04 Agency Comments PH AP
1 12-Aug-04 For Distribution PH AP RC1a 22-Oct-04 DPC amendments
1.1 Dec-04 For Distribution AP PH
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CONTENTS
REVISION HISTORY........................................................................................................ ii
CONTENTS ........................................................................................................................ iii
DISTRIBUTION LIST ...................................................................................................... iv
1 INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................... 1
1.1 GENERAL............................................................................................................. 1
1.2 AIM...................................................................................................................... 1
1.3 OBJECTIVES ......................................................................................................... 1
1.4 APPLICATION ....................................................................................................... 1
1.5 TITLE ................................................................................................................... 2
1.6 RELATED DOCUMENTS ........................................................................................ 2
1.7 AUTHORITY AND PLANNING RESPONSIBILITY ...................................................... 2
1.8 RELEVANT LEGISLATION ..................................................................................... 2
2 PLAN PRINCIPLES ................................................................................................... 4
3 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ARRANGEMENTS .......................................... 5
3.1 GENERAL............................................................................................................. 5
3.2 PREVENTION........................................................................................................ 5
3.3 PREPAREDNESS.................................................................................................... 6
3.4 RESPONSE............................................................................................................ 9
3.5 RECOVERY......................................................................................................... 11
4 ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ....................................................................... 13
4.1 FACILITY OPERATOR.......................................................................................... 13
4.2 DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY & RESOURCES (PETROLEUM AND ROYALTIES
DIVISION) ...................................................................................................................... 14
4.3 WAOPEMC...................................................................................................... 154.4 AUSSAR (AMSA) ............................................................................................ 15
4.5 STATE COMMITTEE FOR COMBATING MARINE OIL POLLUTION ......................... 15
4.6 WESTERN AUSTRALIA POLICE SERVICE............................................................. 16
5 ABBREVIATIONS, DEFINITIONS & GLOSSARY............................................ 17
APPENDIX 1 ORGANISATION - OFFSHORE PETROLEUM EMERGENCIES19
APPENDIX 2 WAOPEMC MEMBERSHIP............................................................... 20
APPENDIX 3 CONTACT LIST ................................................................................... 21
AFTER HOURS & EMERGENCIES .......................................................................... 21
AGENCIES................................................................................................................... 21
OPERATORS............................................................................................................... 21OPERATOR ORGANISATIONS................................................................................ 21
APPENDIX 4 DoIR MEDIA PROTOCOL ................................................................. 22
APPENDIX 5 Flow Charts 1 - 4.................................................................................... 23
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DISTRIBUTION LIST
Master Copy
Custodian: General Manager Safety & Environment
Retained by: Safety & Environment Branch, Petroleum and Royalties Division,
Department of Industry & Resources.
Latest Version
The latest version of this document can be downloaded and printed from the DoIR web
site.http://www.doir.wa.gov.au/documents/mineralsandpetroleum/WestPlan.pdf.
Amendments and revisions are sent to those listed in Table 1.
Table 1 WestPlan Distribution
State Government Ministers
Minister for State Development
Minister for Police & Emergency Services
Minister for Planning and Infrastructure
Federal Minister for Industry, Tourism and Resources
AGENCIES
AMSA (Australian Maritime Safety Authority)
Emergency Management Australia, National Emergency Management
Coordination Centre (NEMCC)
FESA (Fire & Emergency Services Authority)
Emergency Services
Regional Director Pilbara/Kimberley, WA State Emergency Service
Department of Planning & Infrastructure
Marine Safety
All Operating Companies (Production & Exploration) operating under petroleum
legislation
Western Australian Offshore Petroleum Emergency Management Committee
(WAOPEMC)
All members
Western Australian Police Service
Emergency Operations Unit and District Officers
State Emergency Management Committee (SEMC)
All members
Australian Emergency Management Institute - Library
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1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 General
Western Australia has no emergency management legislation in place, however,
emergency management arrangements are outlined in Policy Statement No 7, Rev AL4
(Nov 2001) as issued by the State Emergency Management Committee (SEMC). This
identifies Hazard Management Agencies (HMA) who have a legislative responsibility for
ensuring that emergency management activities are undertaken for hazards or
emergencies, which because of their characteristics or magnitude can result in a number of
differing response activities being required. Included in these are offshore petroleum
emergencies.
The Western Australian Department of Industry and Resources (DoIR) is nominated as the
HMA for offshore petroleum emergencies. Contact details are in Appendix 3, Contact
List.
1.2 Aim
The aim of this plan is to outline the arrangements for the management of emergencies in
offshore petroleum operations.
1.3 Objectives
The objectives of this plan are to:
outline the concepts and principles of operation for the prevention of,
preparedness for, response to and recovery from (PPRR) offshore petroleum
emergencies; and
identify the roles and responsibilities of facility operators, DoIR, CombatAgencies and support organisations when responding to an offshore petroleum
emergency.
1.4 Application
The emergency management arrangements detailed in this plan apply to departments and
agencies of Commonwealth and State Governments and to operators of offshore
petroleum facilities that are involved in exploration and production operations.
The plan shall apply to emergencies occurring at or associated with offshore petroleum
exploration and production facilities within Western Australian state waters and
throughout the Commonwealth Adjacent area, and includes facility oil spills. This plan
does not apply to offshore emergencies that occur on vessels engaged in marine transportoperations, including Mobile Offshore Drilling Units (MODU) whilst in tow.
However, should an emergency or disaster result from a terrorist threat or an act of
terrorism, the State Government may establish a State Crisis Centre (SCC), which would
be responsible for overseeing, in consultation with the Commonwealth, a whole-of-
government approach to managing and/or resolving the incident.
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1.5 Title
The Plan is titled the Western Australian Offshore Petroleum Operations (Exploration &
Production) Emergency Management Plan, and henceforth be known by the abbreviated
title WESTPLAN - OFFSHORE PETROLEUM.
1.6 Related DocumentsThis Plan is complemented by:
(a) Emergency response plans of facility operators for petroleum sites, facilities and /
or operations covered by Petroleum legislation.
(b) Western Australian Emergency Management Arrangements, SEMC Policy
Statement No 7, Rev AL4 (Nov 2001)
(c) Western Australian Marine Oil Pollution Emergency Management Plan
(WESTPLAN MARINE OIL POLLUTION)
(d) Western Australian State Marine Search and Rescue Emergency Management Plan
(WESTPLAN - WAMSAR);
(e) Hazard Management Plans
(f) State, District and Local Emergency Management and Support Plans
1.7 Authority and Planning Responsibility
The Authority for the Plan is vested in SEMC under Cabinet approval. The responsibility
for the development, maintenance and testing of this Plan is assigned to DoIR.
1.8 Relevant Legislation
1.8.1 Commonwealth
Petroleum (Submerged Lands) Act 1967
Petroleum (Submerged Lands) (Management of Safety on Offshore Installations)
Regulations 1996
Petroleum (Submerged Lands) (Management of Environment) Regulations 1999
Petroleum (Submerged Lands) (Pipelines) Regulations 2001
Petroleum (Submerged Lands) (Diving Safety) Regulations 2002
Schedule of Specific Requirements as to Offshore Petroleum Exploration and Production
1995 (with amendments 1SL/96-7, 2SL/96-7 or 1999 electronic version only)Petroleum
(Submerged Lands) (Pipelines) Regulations 2001
1.8.2 Western Australia
Petroleum Act 1967
Petroleum Pipelines Act 1969
Petroleum Pipelines Regulations 1970
Petroleum (Submerged Lands) Act 1982
Pollution Of Waters By Oil And Noxious Substances Regulations 1993
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Schedule of Specific Requirements as to Offshore Petroleum Exploration & Production
1995 (with Amendments 1T/96-7 and 2T/96-7)
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2 PLAN PRINCIPLES
This Plan is based on the following principles for management of offshore petroleum
emergencies.
DoIR as the designated HMA is responsible for ensuring that all emergency
management activities pertaining to the prevention of, preparedness for,
response to and recovery from (PPRR) offshore petroleum operations
emergencies are undertaken;
The operational responsibility for activating and managing the response to an
offshore petroleum emergency, through a designated Incident Controller, will be
undertaken by the Facility Operator;
Petroleum legislation requires operators to have emergency management
arrangements for offshore facilities, and includes specific requirements for
preventing, or minimising the potential for the occurrence of emergencies. In
addition Operators are required to establish the organisation and command
structure for managing emergency response, developing Emergency Response
Plans and testing the adequacy of the arrangements;
The principal role of DoIR is to ensure that the emergency management
arrangements for an offshore facility conform with the legislative requirements
and are adequate for the types of emergencies likely to arise; and
If required by the scale or nature of the emergency, the Facility Operator may
seek assistance from Government Agencies in responding to the emergency, but
the overall responsibility for the emergency response shall remain with the
Facility Operator. In addition, DoIR, in their opinion, may request a
Government Agency to assist.
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3 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ARRANGEMENTS
3.1 General
The application of the principles of PPRR (Prevention, Preparedness, Response and
Recovery) to offshore petroleum emergencies is addressed in Commonwealth and State
petroleum legislation. This legislation has specific requirements pertaining to emergency
management for offshore facilities. These include:
identifying the hazards and potential emergencies facing the Facility and their
impacts;
taking action to minimise the potential for their occurrence and escalation;
establishing an organisation and command structure that can respond to these
emergencies;
providing training to personnel and testing the emergency response procedures
and capabilities; and
ensuring adequate resources are available to implement and maintain an
effective emergency response.
The Facility Operator is required to prepare Emergency Response Plans that encompass
these activities.
Chart 1 in Appendix 5 depicts the roles, responsibilities and lines of communication for
prevention and preparation strategies under this plan.
3.2 Prevention
3.2.1 Petroleum Legislation
Commonwealth and State Legislation covering offshore petroleum activities have specific
requirements pertaining to management of safety on offshore facilities. These are intended
to assure the safety of personnel on these facilities by identifying the hazards associated
with the activities, minimising the frequency of such events and reducing the impacts of
their consequence. In particular, the Facility Operator is required to develop the Safety
Case for the Facility.
3.2.2 Safety Case
The Safety Case for a facility is, among other things, a demonstration that the Facility
Operator has:
established a safety management system that can identify and manage hazards to
personnel throughout the life of the facility;
carried out a detailed risk assessment to identify potential hazards that may lead
to a major accident event and the consequences of this eventuality;
taken action to reduce these risks to as low as reasonably practicable (ALARP)
to minimise the likelihood or consequence of a major accident event; and
provided for the safe evacuation, escape and rescue of personnel on the facility
in the event of a major accident event.
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Where changes to the Facility or its operating process have the potential to significantly
alter the level of risk identified previously in the Safety Case, the Facility Operator is
required to obtain the consent of DoIR for these changes.
An updated Safety Case is required to be submitted every 5 years, following major
changes or numerous minor changes, or at any time requested by DoIR.
3.3 Preparedness
3.3.1 Types of Emergencies
The hazard identification processes conducted during preparation of the safety case
identify a range of events for which an emergency response will be required. These can
generally be classed as two separate types of incidents:
(a) those which have no potential to escalate to a point at which there is a need for
evacuation, escape and rescue arrangements (eg man overboard, helicopter ditching);
and
(b) those which may require evacuation, escape and rescue arrangements (eg fire and
explosion).The emergency response arrangements for a facility must address both types of
emergencies and provide for appropriate responses to these, including the nature and level
of support that may be needed from Government Agencies. This support will vary
depending on a number of factors, including the type and scale of the emergency and the
resources available to the Facility Operator.
In all likelihood security issues would be under 3.3.1 (b), above, with the potential for
escalation.
3.3.2 Security Issues
The National Counter-Terrorism Plan (NCTP) outlines responsibilities, authorities and the
mechanisms to prevent, or if they occur manage, acts of terrorism and their consequences
within Australia.
Under the NCTP, the Police Service has operational responsibility for preventing,
responding and investigating terrorist activity, threats and incidents in this State.
However, should an incident occur the State Government may establish a State Crisis
Centre (SCC). The SCC Executive, which will be chaired by the Premier or the Minister
responsible for Police and Emergency Services, will determine broad policy strategies forsecurity and consequence management response. It also becomes the high-level
communications link between the police command, other State/Territories, the
Commonwealth and facility owners/operators.
Operators and Contractors of facilities should consider the risks (likelihood and
consequence) associated with a potential security threat and assess them to ensure that
they are ALARP (As Low As Reasonably Practicable), and that adequate emergency
response and evacuation plans are in place.
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Aspects of such plans dealing with security emergencies should not be in the public arena,
and DoIR (not being directly involved in the security crisis response) should not be
directly assessing these. DoIR does however under the current requirements of the
legislation need assurance that these risks have been assessed and managed by the
Operator.
Operators should liaise with the State Security Unit (WA Police) for information and
advice concerning security issues. Information concerning security threats and or events
should be communicated to the WA Police.
3.3.3 Organisation and Command
Based on the plan principles (as outlined in Section 2), the relationship between the
emergency management arrangements of the Facility Operator and the States Emergency
Management Structure is shown in Appendix 1.
A Facilitys Emergency Response Plan is required to identify a person on the facility as
Incident Controller and include provision for the transfer of control of the emergency to
another trained and competent leader (eg. onshore emergency response team leader) in the
event that the emergency develops such that the nominated Incident Controller on the
facility is unable to exercise the necessary emergency response management. AnOperations Area Manager (or equivalent operator representative) shall also be identified to
provide additional support (in consultation with the relevant District Emergency
Coordinator[s]) for the Incident Controller where there is potential for escalation. Unless
requested to assume control of a specific aspect of an emergency, in accordance with
WAOPEMC, Government Agencies will function as Combat Agencies under the overall
control of the Incident Controller or Operations Area Manager nominated by the Facility
Operator.
Where a Government Agency is notified of an emergency at an offshore facility through a
third party, the declaration of an emergency should be verified with the facility or with the
Facility Operators shore-based management.
The roles and responsibilities of participants in the response to offshore petroleum
emergencies are outlined in section 4, ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES.
3.3.4 Training
Personnel and Organisations likely to be involved in the emergency must know what their
roles are and how they should respond. Petroleum Legislation requires that personnel on
an offshore Facility and those involved in emergency response onshore, are provided with
training appropriate to their role in the emergency response. The Facility Operator is
responsible for the provision of this training, including exercising of the plan.
The Operators Safety Case (see section 3.2.2) is required to describe the safety training
programme for the Facility. Emergency safety training must be relevant to the potential
emergencies identified for the Facility through the hazard identification and risk
assessment processes.
Where the Emergency Response Plan identifies the involvement of Government Agencies,
the process to activate and manage their involvement under the Facility Operator must be
included in the plan and in emergency exercises.
Personnel from Government Agencies who may be required to participate in coordinating
the response to an offshore petroleum emergency should be given training that may
include familiarisation and involvement in exercises so that they are aware of the types of
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offshore emergencies that can occur and the emergency response arrangements of the
Facility Operators.
Agencies and organisations meet their own expenses for involvement in exercises under
State or National Plans. When requested to attend exercises by the Facility Operator, the
Operator will provide or meet the costs of travel and accommodation for Agency
personnel involved in the exercise.
3.3.5 Resources
The provision of resources to respond to offshore petroleum emergencies is the
responsibility of the Facility Operator. For most types of emergencies, the resources
required will be provided from within those available to the Facility Operator for normal
operations at the Facility. This includes access to emergency services normally provided
through Government Agencies (such as AMSA/RCC) for small scale, single event
emergencies.
When required by the scale of the emergency, these resources may be supplemented:
through access to other resources within the operators parent organisation or
affiliates; through mutual aid agreements, industry cooperative ventures, specialised
service providers;
from equipment and service providers in non-petroleum industries; and
from Government, non-government combat Agencies and emergency support
Organisations.
The Facility Operators Emergency Plans must identify the likely sources of these
supplementary resources and the processes that will be used to activate and manage these
in the event of a large scale emergency.
3.3.6 State Emergency Management Plans
The States emergency management arrangements include plans to manage the response to
a variety of hazards and emergencies. While only a few of the plans are directly relevant to
offshore petroleum emergencies, the States Emergency Management Structure facilitates
the application of these Emergency Plans to offshore petroleum emergencies.
Where an offshore facilitys emergency arrangements identify the possible involvement of
a Government Agency, non-government combat Agency or support Organisation in the
response to an offshore emergency, the process for the activation of the Agencys response
and its consequent coordination with the Facilitys emergency response must be detailed
in the Facilitys Emergency Response Plan.
3.3.7 Western Australian Offshore Petroleum Emergency Management Committee
(WAOPEMC)
WAOPEMC advises SEMC on the development and review of arrangements for the
management of offshore petroleum emergencies and, if necessary, to provide advice and
support to DoIR during emergency response operations. WAOPEMC is chaired by DoIR
and meets at a frequency determined by DoIR to ensure performance of its functions. See
Appendix 2 for a list of member organisations.
The functions of the WAOPEMC are:
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If a Government Agency receives notification of an offshore petroleum emergency at a
facility from a source other than the Facility Operator, immediate confirmation of the
declaration of emergency should be obtained from the Facility Operator before proceeding
with any response. This does not preclude any Agency from responding immediately
where vessels/or aircraft associated with offshore operations issues a distress signal
regarding their own safety.
Where the support or active involvement of Government Agencies is required in the
response, the Facility Operators Incident Controller contacts the relevant agencies and
requests support in accordance with the procedures detailed in the facilitys Emergency
Response Plan.
The Facility Operator retains overall management of the response throughout the
emergency even when certain Government Agencies assist by assuming a significant
coordination role. This is aimed at ensuring available resources are used effectively and
minimises potential for resource conflicts.
The Facility Operator should have plans and resources allocated to handle media and
family enquiries, which may extend to the provision of counselling services for personnel
and their family(s).The Facility Operator is required to notify the DoIR of the emergency and provide details
of: the emergency; its immediate impacts; and the response undertaken. Regular status
updates (written or facsimiled) should be provided, including copies of any public
statements made by the Facility Operator.
3.4.3 DoIR
Petroleum Legislation requires that DoIR must be notified of all emergencies occurring in
offshore petroleum operations. Regardless of any statutory reports required to be
submitted by the Facility Operator to DoIR, the nature or scale of the emergency will
determine the subsequent contact required between the operator and DoIR.
Where considered necessary by DoIR during any offshore emergency, DoIR may adviseWAOPEMC of the emergency and the possible need for support during the emergency
operations.
DoIR monitors the performance of the participants in the emergency response and, in
particular, the coordination between the Facility Operator and any Government Agencies
involved. If necessary, DoIR facilitates resolution of conflicts between the parties where
these have adverse impact on response efforts.
Throughout the emergency, DoIR is responsible for providing situational reports on the
overall response efforts to SEMC, and relevant State or Commonwealth ministers. Any
specific briefings required to be given to these parties are planned and coordinated by
DoIR.
DoIR activates the media protocol for the emergency and ensures each Government
Agency participating in the response is aware of the protocol requirements. Information
release should be controlled by the Facility Operator and DoIR. Other Government
Agencies should only release information that is consistent with the information made
available through a media liaison protocol and agreed to by DoIR.
3.4.4 Combat Agencies
Where the Incident Controller, nominated by the Facility Operator, requests and is
provided with assistance from Combat Agencies, these agencies operate under the Facility
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Operators overall management for the duration of their involvement in the facilitys
emergency response operations. Within the overall objectives and control of the
emergency response, these agencies retain command and coordination responsibilities for
their resources, and shall provide progress reports to the designated Incident Controller or
Operations Area Manager, as well as for their internal organisation. All involved Combat
Agencies shall be required to contribute to a post operations report.
3.4.5 Support Organisations
Where the Facility Operator has requested and is provided with onshore support during the
emergency, this support should be organised by the District Emergency Coordinator
nominated under the States Emergency Management Structure.
For offshore petroleum emergencies, the role and responsibilities of the District
Emergency Coordinator should be clearly identified to ensure that there are no conflicts
with the offshore emergency response.
Within the overall objectives and control of the emergency response, these agencies retain
command and coordination responsibilities for their resources, and shall provide progress
reports to the designated Incident Controller or Operations Area Manager, as well as for
their internal organisation. All involved Combat Agencies shall be required to contributeto a post operations report.
3.5 Recovery
3.5.1 General
Recovery encompasses those activities that are intended to restore normality as soon as
possible, following the impact of the emergency. DoIR as the HMA is responsible for
ensuring the Facility Operator activates appropriate recovery arrangements. Recovery
issues following a major offshore petroleum emergency can be complex and the recovery
process usually of long duration. These may include:
the return of the offshore Facility to a safe condition;
the abandonment and/or removal of seriously damaged facilities;
providing for the physical and psychological effects on the people involved in
the emergency;
addressing the impacts of the emergency on the environment;
investigating the reasons for the occurrence of the emergency to prevent a
recurrence;
safe resumption of normal operations;
evaluation of costs relating to emergency response resources; and
assessing and responding to the long-term effects on the community andindustry in Western Australia.
3.5.2 Debriefing
The Facility Operator should coordinate the debriefing of personnel, organisations and
agencies that participated in the emergency response within a reasonable time following
the completion of the response. Following a large scale offshore emergency, DoIR should
be involved in the debriefing of participants and in particular, the debriefing of
Government Agencies involved in the emergency response operations.
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The results from such a debriefing provide valuable input to the evaluation of the
emergency response process and should be carried out as soon as practicable.
3.5.3 Evaluation
Notwithstanding any investigation of the emergency and the management of response
activities conducted by the facility operator or any other body authorised for that purpose,
DoIR is responsible for evaluating the role of this plan and its participants in theemergency with the aim of improving the States emergency response arrangements.
The evaluation should include :
a review of this plan's processes, procedures and requirements;
the effectiveness of contact and coordination arrangements;
the identification of deficiencies; and
recommendations for improvement.
3.5.4 Post Operational Reports
DoIR will provide a post operational report on the effectiveness of this plan and theparticipants in responding to the emergency. This report will be provided to:
the Minister for State Development; Tourism; Small Business;
SEMC;
Ministers with responsibility for other participating Government Agencies; and
the Facility Operator.
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4 ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
4.1 Facility Operator
RoleManagement of the offshore facility and its emergency arrangements, including activating
and managing the response to and recovery from offshore petroleum emergencies
occurring on or associated with the Facilitys operations.
Although DoIR reviews and accepts an Emergency Response Plan (and the Oil Spill
Contingency Plan), the adequacy, maintenance and implementation of the plan is solely
the responsibility of the Operator. It should be noted that the acceptance and/or approvals
given are not an advice that the ongoing use of the facility Emergency Response Plans will
in fact be safe. Whilst relevant safety aspects are considered in making the decision under
the legislation, the responsibility for the safe operation and implementation of the Plan
remains at all times with the Facility Operator.
Responsibilities
(a) Identify the types of emergencies that can occur.
(b) Establish an effective emergency response organisation for these emergencies, and
assign responsibilities and authorities.
(c) Nominating competent person(s) as Incident Controller(s) and Operations Area
Manager for offshore petroleum emergencies with responsibility for:
Activating the relevant hazard plan;
Assuming control of the situation;
Assessing the situation and determining priorities;
Preparing the tactical plan to respond to the event;
Liaising with all participating agencies;
Tasking and coordinating participating agencies in accordance with the tactical
plan;
Commanding own resources;
Ensuring the preparation and approval of media releases;
Ensuring the activation of appropriate recovery arrangements;
Monitoring the performance of all participants;
Ensuring the safety of all participants;
Providing situation reports to the Emergency Coordinator and DoIR;
Submitting a post operation report.
(d) Provide suitably trained and competent personnel for the emergency response
organisation.
(e) Prepare an Emergency Response Plan for the Facility, including an Oil Spill
Contingency Plan (OSCP).
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(f) Ensure that the Emergency Plan and organisation are adequately tested by drills and
exercises.
(g) Ensure resources are available to maintain the planned emergency response
capability and pre-arrange outside assistance by mutual aid agreements through
Operators and other service providers.
(h) Demonstrate that suitable onshore facilities and resources can be made availablefrom which to control and coordinate a major offshore emergency.
(i) Provide situational reports to DoIR and other relevant agencies during an
emergency.
4.2 Department of Industry & Resources (Petroleum and RoyaltiesDivision)
Role
In accordance with Commonwealth and State Petroleum Legislation and SEMC Policy
Statement No 7, the Petroleum and Royalties Division ensures that appropriate
arrangements are made for the management of offshore petroleum emergencies in WesternAustralia.
Responsibilities
(a) Ensure, as far as reasonably practicable, the Safety Case for an offshore facility
adequately addresses emergency arrangements for the Facility. Continue ongoing
assessment of the adequacy of the Operators drills, training and resources.
(b) The Operators Emergency Response Plans are reviewed as part of the Facility
Safety Case assessment procedure and require acceptance or approval, dependent upon
the applicable legislative regime (Commonwealth or WA), before operations may
commence; this includes the OSCP, which DoIR forward to Marine Safety,
Department of Planning and Infrastructure for advice and comment.
(c) Prepare a State Emergency Management Plan for offshore petroleum emergencies
(Westplan).
(d) Administer the monitoring, testing, exercising, reviewing and updating of the State
Emergency Management Plan (Westplan).
(e) Monitor the performance of participants in offshore emergency response and assist
the Incident Controller / Operations Area Manager if other organisations fail to
respond in accordance with the State Emergency Management Plan.
(f) Ensure, as far as reasonably practicable, that emergency management activities
pertaining to the prevention of, preparedness for, response to and recovery from a
particular emergency are undertaken.(g) Facilitate the coordination of the Facility Operators emergency response operations
and the response activities of Government Agencies.
(h) Provide situational reports through the Director (Petroleum and Royalties Division)
to the Director General (DoIR), relevant Ministers, agencies and SEMC.
(i) Facilitate the transfer of information between Facility Operators and Government
Agencies.
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4.3 WAOPEMC
Role
Advise SEMC on the development and review of arrangements for the management of
offshore petroleum emergencies and, if necessary, provide advice and support to DoIR
during emergency response operations.
Responsibilities
(a) Assess the States arrangements for offshore petroleum emergencies and assist
SEMC in the development and implementation of policy related to offshore
emergencies.
(b) Assist DoIR to develop, test and maintain WESTPLAN - OFFSHORE
PETROLEUM.
(c) Provide advice and support to DoIR during offshore petroleum emergency response
operations.
4.4 AusSAR (AMSA)
Role
In accordance with Australia's National Search and Rescue (SAR) Plan, provide advice
and support to the HMA, Incident Controller or Operations Area Manager on search and
rescue of personnel involved in an offshore petroleum emergency. In each State and
Territory the Police are the search and rescue authority.
Responsibilities
(a) Notify WA Police for searches in WA state waters.
(b) Provide technical advice and support to the Incident Controller / Operations Area
Manager on search and rescue operations.
(c) Upon request from the Incident Controller / Operations Area Manager, assumeresponsibility for the coordination of search and rescue operations relevant to the
incident.
(d) Provide regular situational reports to the Incident Controller / Operations Area
Manager.
(e) Participate in emergency response exercises.
(f) Provide information in relation to its scope of operation for release to the media, in
accordance with the Media Protocol.
4.5 State Committee For Combating Marine Oil Pollution
Role
In accordance with The Western Australian Marine Oil Pollution Emergency Management
Plan, the Facility Operator will normally be the Incident Controller / Operations Area
Manager (combat agency) for oil spills in relation to an offshore facility, with support
from industry and the WA (National Plan) Marine Pollution Committee.
(a) Review the adequacy of the contingency plans for oil spill response submitted by
the facility operator to DoIR.
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(b) Provide technical advice and support to the Incident Controller / Operations Area
Manager on management of oil spill response operations.
(c) Upon request from the Incident Controller / Operations Area Manager, coordinate
oil spill response operations associated with an offshore petroleum emergency.
(d) Liaise with AMSA; who have responsibility for oil spills (Marine Transport) in
Commonwealth areas under the National Plan to Combat Pollution of the Sea by Oiland other Noxious and Hazardous Substances.
(e) Participate in emergency response exercises.
(f) Provide information in relation to its scope of operation for release to the media, in
accordance with the Media Protocol.
4.6 Western Australia Police Service
Role
Coordinate the activities of onshore support organisations activated in accordance with
State Emergency Management Plans which may include Commonwealth Combat and
Support Agencies..
Responsibilities
(a) Upon request from the Incident Controller / Operations Area Manager, coordinate
the reception and welfare of personnel evacuated from the offshore facility using
resources available under the States emergency plans.
(b) Liaise with Incident Controller / Operations Area Manager on progress.
(c) Provide a Liaison Officer to join the onshore Operators emergency response group
(or Team) to provide the link to the District Emergency Coordinator if required.
(d) Chair the Incident Management Group on behalf of the HMA.
(e) Participate in emergency response exercises.
(f) Other responsibilities as described in Policy Statement No. 7. (See Western
Australian Emergency Management Arrangements, SEMC Policy Statement No 7,
Rev AL4 (Nov 2001)).
Activation
The District Emergency Coordinator (DEC) is primarily activated by the Operator. This
person may also be activated by DoIR (as the HMA). The DEC will operate within their
district to chair the Incident Management Group (IMG) and with an appropriate Liaison
Officer representing them at the Operators office, effectively joining the Operators
Emergency Response Management Group where required.
The DEC, in consultation with the Incident Controller / Operations Area Manager, will
determine if the State Emergency Coordination Group (the Operational Coordination
Group) should be activated.
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5 ABBREVIATIONS, DEFINITIONS & GLOSSARY
1. ALARP: As Low As Reasonably Practicable
2. AMSA: Australian Maritime Safety Authority.
3. APPEA: Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association.
4. AusSAR: Australian Search & Rescue (AMSA)
5. CO: Communications Officer, DoIR.
6. Combat Agency: An organisation which has the expertise and resources for
performing a task or activity such as fire-fighting, rescue, temporary
building restoration, evacuation, containment of oil spills, monitoring
of radioactive materials, etc. An emergency operation may involve a
number of combat agencies.
7. Combat: To take steps to eliminate or reduce the effects of a hazard on the
community.
8. Control: The direction of emergency management activities in a designated
emergency. Authority for control is established in legislation or in an
emergency management plan and carries with it the responsibility for
tasking and coordinating other organisations in accordance with the
needs of the situation.
9. Coordination: The bringing together of resources to ensure effective emergency
management response, primarily concerned with the systematic
acquisition and application of organisations, personnel and equipment.
10. DoIR: Refers to the Petroleum Division in the Department of Industry and
Resources, Western Australia.
11. Emergency Coordinator: That Police Officer designated by the Commissioner of
Police to be the District or Local Emergency Coordinator, for the
purposes of coordinating support to the Incident Controller.
12. Emergency Management: The systems, procedures and practices that have been
established to prevent, prepare for, respond to and recover from the
impact of emergencies.
13. Emergency: An event, actual or imminent, which endangers or threatens to
endanger life, property or the environment and which requires the
coordination of a number of significant emergency management
activities.
14. Facility Operator: The representative of the titleholder of the petroleum permit
responsible for management and control of operations in that tenement
and/or associated with a facility.
15. Facility: A vessel, structure or pipeline as defined in petroleum legislation, this
also includes installations on offshore islands.
16. GMSE General manager safety and environment, Petroleum Division, DoIR.
17. Hazard Management Agency (HMA): That organisation which, because of its
legislative responsibility or specialised knowledge, expertise and
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resources is responsible for ensuring that all emergency management
activities pertaining to the prevention of, preparedness for, response to
and recovery from a specific hazard are undertaken. Such
organisations are either designated by legislation or detailed in State
level emergency management plans.
18. Hazard: A potential or existing condition or situation that may cause death or
injury to life, or damage to property and/or the environment.
19. IADC: International Association of Drilling Contractors - Australasian
Chapter.
20. Incident Controller: That person designated by the Hazard Management Agency to
exercise control for a particular emergency. Some organisations use
the term emergency controllerfor this position.
21. MAE: Major Accident Event means an event connected (whether
immediately or after delay) with work activities that, should it occur,
would cause, or pose a significant risk of causing, multiple fatalities
(for example, by reason of hydrocarbon releases);.
22. MCCMB: Corporate Communication and Marketing Branch Manager, DOIR.
23. Mutual Aid: Provision of resources, and or technical support to assist the affected
facility operator by non-affected operators through a mutual
management agreement.
24. Operations Area Manager: That person delegated by the operator, responsible for the
overall management of an Operation and provision of strategic
direction to agencies and Incident Manager(s) in accordance with the
needs of the situation. designated by theHazard Management Agency.
25. Operator: In relation to a facility, means the person from time to time registered
or recorded by the Designated Authority.26. OSCP: Oil spill contingency plan
27. Policy No 7: Western Australian Emergency Management Arrangements, SEMC
Policy Statement No 7 Rev AL4 (Dec Nov2001)
28. PPRR: Prevention of, preparedness for, response to and recovery from
emergencies.
29. RCC: Rescue & Coordination Centre located in Canberra and operated by
AusSAR on a 24-hour basis. Its prime function is coordinating all
Search and Rescue for which AMSA is responsible.
30. SAR: Search & Rescue
31. SCC: The State Government may establish a State Crisis Centre when an
terrorist incident occurs or a significant terrorist threat is manifest, to
ensure a high-level, coordinated whole-of-government response.
32. SEMC: State Emergency Management Committee.33. State Committee:
The WA (National Plan) Marine Pollution Committee, also known as the State Marine
Pollution Committee.34. WAOPEMC: Western Australian Offshore Petroleum
Emergency Management Committee.
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APPENDIX 1 ORGANISATION - OFFSHORE PETROLEUM EMERGENCIES
MINISTER FOR
EMERGENCY SERVICES
STATE EMERGENCY
COORDINATION GROUP
(OPERATIONS AREA MANAGEMENT
GROUP)
DISTRICT EMERGENCY
COORDINATOR
(INCIDENT MANAGEMENT GROUP)
LOCAL EMERGENCY
COORDINATOR(s)
SUPPORT
ORGANISATIONS
GOVT DEPTS,
LOCAL GOVT,
OTHER
AGENCIES
E
STATE COMBAT
AGENCIES
A B C etc
WAOPEMC
M
States Emergency
Management Arrangements
OPR
A A B etc
COMMONWEALTH
AGENCIES
Commonwealth
Agencies
Emergency Event with no Potential to Escalate (Offshore
Facility and Local Community Infrastructure Based Activity)
Escalating Emergency Event (includes Perth Based Activity)
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APPENDIX 2 WAOPEMC MEMBERSHIP
WA Offshore Petroleum Emergency Management Committee
Membership March 2004
Contact via: DoIR, Petroleum and Royalties Division,
Safety and Environment Branch
100 Plain Street
East Perth WA 6004
Tel: 08 9222 3622 Fax: 08 9222 3799
After hours Emergency: 08 9480 9096 (pager)
Organisation Representative
Dept of Industry & Resources - Chair
- Secretary
Petroleum and Royalties Division
- General Manager Safety &
Environment
- DoIR officerFire & Emergency Services Authority (FESA) Emergency Management Services
- Director
- Manager Policy & Planning
WA Police Service Officer in Charge
Emergency Operations Unit
Dept of Planning & Infrastructure Marine Safety
Representative
APPEA
(Australian Petroleum Production & Exploration Association)
3 delegates
representing members
IADC
(International Association of Drilling Contractors - Australasian
Chapter)
1 delegate
AMSA
(Australian Maritime Safety Authority)
Adviser
(Cospas-Sarsat)
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APPENDIX 3 CONTACT LIST
AFTER HOURS & EMERGENCIES
DoIR, Petroleum and Royalties Division, Safety &
Environment Branch
Duty Officer can access emergency & after hours contacts
(08) 9480 9096 (pager)
AGENCIES
Agency Name Telephone(business hours)
Facsimile
DoIR, Petroleum and Royalties Division, Safety &
Environment Branch
http://www.doir.wa.gov.au/PD_SEB_contacts
(08) 9222 3622 (08) 9222 3799
Department of Planning & Infrastructure, Marine Safety,
http://www.dpi.wa.gov.au/imarine/
(08) 9216 8999 (08) 9169 8979
Fire & Emergency Services Authority
FESA Communication Centre (24hr access)
http://www.fesa.wa.gov.au/
FESA Emergency Management Services
FESA State Emergency Service
(08) 9323 9333
(08) 9323 9304
1300 1300 39
(08) 9321 2044
(08) 9323 9462
(08) 9479 4890
(Metropolitan
Regional Office)
Western Australian Police Service
Police Operations Centre Communications Controller
(08) 9222 1111
(All Hours)
Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA)
http://www.amsa.gov.au/
1800 641 792 (02) 6230 6868
OPERATORS
Emergency contact numbers are contained in operators' emergency response plans and accessible through
DoIR duty officer.
OPERATOR ORGANISATIONS
APPEA (Australian Petroleum Production & Exploration
Association)
http://www.appea.com.au/
IADC - Australasian Chapter
http://www.iadc.org/chapters/austrasa/index.htm
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APPENDIX 4 DOIR MEDIA PROTOCOL
For offshore petroleum emergencies, falling under this plan, it is essential that External Affairs
are notified if there is an emergency or incident. This includes outside normal working hours
(see Contact List, Appendix 3).
There should be NO public comment until there is a nominated spokesperson. If media call refer
them to External Affairs.
Once notified DoIR External Affairs will manage or arrange:
coordination and approval of media releases, statements, maps, or other relevant
information;
handling of media enquiries;
establishment of web site;
government spokesperson (eg Director, Petroleum and Royalties Division); media conference or interviews as required; and
liaison with relevant counterparts in industry, government and Minister's Office.
MEDIA RELEASE POLICY
The Department has the responsibility for release of information pertaining to offshore
emergencies. The information to be released will be factual and consistent and involve
information from the operator and other agencies.
The offshore operator involved in the incident would be informed of the release and a copy sent
to them prior to issue. The offshore operator may also issue a public statement. External Affairswill liaise with other government agencies involved in the incident.
As a general rule no other agency should issue information until it is cleared by the Hazard
Management Agency, in this case the Director, Petroleum and Royalties Division.
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APPENDIX 5 FLOW CHARTS 1 - 4
CHART 1 Prevention and Preparation
This applies principally to the operator and DoIR. The operations are conducted under the
requirements of a safety case which includes prevention strategies and emergency response
plan(s) for the operations.
CHART 2 Non-Escalating Incident managed on-site by the facility operator
This applies to incidents that do not require external assistance and can be controlled by the
resources available at the facility or site. Notification is made to DoIR (and/or other agencies) in
accordance with statutory requirements, voluntary guidelines or a co-regulatory approach with
DoIR. The facility operator's onshore operational support group is notified but will not be called
out, used to make agency (DoIR & or other) notifications. The facility operators strategic
response group is not activated.
Typical incidents include:
Non-urgent medivac Person overboard
Minor oil spill, isolated & non-
escalating
Minor incident
CHART 3 Non-Escalating Incident managed by facility operator with minimal assistance
This applies to incidents that require external assistance from the facility operator's onshore
operational support group and possibly other agencies identified in the facility emergency
response plan. The facility operators strategic response group is notified.
Typical incidents include:
Serious casualty/ies Minor fire
Person overboard & missing Well control incident
Oil spill between 10 - 1000 m
(consequences dependent Cyclone
CHART 4 Escalating Incident managed by facility operator with external assistance
This applies to incidents that are beyond the resources of the facility and external assistance is
required. The operator's onshore operational support group and the facility operators strategic
response group are activated immediately.
Typical incidents include:
Major fire / explosion Major gas leak
Aircraft overdue or crash Collision or vessel loss
Blowout Bomb threat
Major oil spill > 1000 m, maybe less
depending upon consequences
Fatality
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CHART 1 Prevention and
Preparation
CA - Combat Agency
ERP - Emergency Response Plan
OSCP - Oil Spill Contingency Plan
IC - Incident Controller
DoT - D
Facility
Operator
Combat
AgenciesProcess DescriptionDoIR
WA-
OPEMC
SEMC /
MinisterOther
Start.
2FO EST
COMMSLiase
Liases
7
8
9
Monitor
Observe Observe
Audit
chart
2
10
3
4
Link to flow chart 2.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Notify
1
5
OSCPDoT
6
NotifyObserve
Flow Chart 1
FO prepares ERP & OSCP andliaises with CA,including contractors andauthorities.
FO submits completed ERP &OSCP, as part of safety case toDOIR.
DoIR assess ERP & OSCP.Can also include bridgingdocuments for drilling andseismic operations. CopyOSCP to DPI on behalf ofState Combat Committeefor comment/advice.
Decision by DoIR whether to
accept plans. If notacceptable, DoIR initiatesclarfication/ammendmentprocess with FO.
DoIR accpets plans anddesignate FO as theIncident Controller.
FO implements plan. DoIR monitorimplementation of plans.
FO informs DoIR of ERP & OSCPexercise(s) & includes participantsfrom appropriate agencies. FOconducts exercise debrief andimproves plans.
Audit of FO ERP & OSCP by DoIRas well as i nternal/external.
Plans revised or amended followingaudits and/or significant changes.A significant change may require formalre-submission.
FO
ERP
OSCP
Audit
Key
1
start/end
support
notification
action
decision
link
possible path
possibleprocess
FO - Facility Operator
DoIR - Petroleum Division
WAOPEMC - West AustralianOffshore Petroleum EmegencyManagement Commitee
SEMC - State EmergencyManagement Commitee
Abbreviations
CA - Combat Agency
ERP - Emergency Response Plan
OSCP - Oil Spill Contingency Plan
IC - Incident Controller
DPI - Department of Planning andinfrastructure
Minister - Minister for Mines
Yes
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CHART 2 Non-Escalating Incident managed on-site by the facility
operator
FacilityOperator
CombatAgencies
Process Description DoIROther
6
7
3
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
5
chart1
2
Notify
chart3
Yes
4
Notify Notify
7
chart1-1
No
9
Flow Chart 2
Incident occurs at an offshorefacility or offshore petroleumactivity.
Facility designated IC respondsaccording to facility ERP.
Is onshore support required or isthere potential for escalation?
FO notifies DoIR and/or otheragencies. DoIR provides furthernotifications, as required.
FO investigates incident. DoIRmay initiate a separateinvestigation, participate in FO'sor receive a report. FO providesincident debrief to DoIR.
FO implement recovery plans.DoIR assess and monitorrecovery phase.
10 The end of the recovery phaseFO returns to normal operation.
Are changes to the ERP/OSCPrequired? If yes go to chart 1 step1. If no continue
IC assesses incident includingneed for assistance or possibleescalation.
From flowchart 1
Minister
Monitor
8Yes
Key
1
start/end
support
notification
action
decision
link
possiblepath
possibleprocess
WA-OPEMC
SEMC/Minister
FO - Facility Operator
DoIR- Petroleum Division
WAOPEMC- West AustralianOffshore Petroleum EmegencyManagement Commitee
SEMC- State EmergencyManagement Commitee
Abbreviations
CA- Combat Agency
ERP- Emergency Response Plan
OSCP- Oil Spill Contingency Plan
IC- Incident Controller
DPI- Department of Planning andInfrastructure
Minister- Minister for Mines
Resumption ofnormal
operations
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CHART 3 Non-Escalating Incident managed by facility operator with minimal
assistance
Facility
Operator
Combat
AgenciesProcess Description DoIR
WA-
OPEMC
SEMC /
MinisterOther
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
2
chart2-5
Notify
chart
4
Notify
Notify
chart
1-1
5
4
Notify
7 7
99
No
Yes
8
Flow Chart 3
Is there potential for escalation ofthe incident or are the requiredagencies outside the scope of the
ERP/OSCP? If yesgot to chart4. If no continue
Onshore support activated.Notifications made, as required.
FO, CA and other supportorganisations combine ER
capabilities.
DoIR monitor incident response &
briefs WAOPEMC members,reporting and liaising, asrequired.
FO investigates incident. DoIR
may initiate a separateinvestigation, participate in FO'sor receive a report. FO providesincident debrief to DoIR.
Are changes to the ERP/OSCPrequired? If yes, go to chart 1step 1. If no, continue.
FO implement recovery plans.
DoIR assess and monitorrecovery phase.
The end of the recovery phase.FO returns to normal operations.
3 Notify
Minister
44
Minister
FO - Facility Operator
DoIR - Petroleum Division
WAOPEMC - West AustralianOffshore Petroleum EmegencyManagement Commitee
SEMC - State EmergencyManagement Commitee
Abbreviations
CA - Combat Agency
ERP - Emergency Response Plan
OSCP - Oil Spill Contingency Plan
IC - Incident Controller
DPI - Department of Planning andInfrastructure
Minister - Minister for Mines
Key
1
start/end
support
notification
action
decision
link
possible
pathpossible
process
From flowchart 2, step 5
SEMC
SEMC
FO provides further notification toDoIR as required.
10
6 Notify
Monitor
Resumption ofnormal
operations
Yes
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CHART 4 Escalating Incident managed by facility operator with external
assistance
Facility
Operator
Combat
AgenciesProcess Description DoIR
WA-
OPEMC
SEMC /
MinisterOther
From flow chart 3 step 2.1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
chart3-2
Notify Notify Notify2
3
5ERER
6 6
4
8
Notify
9
Flow Chart 4
Onshore support activated.Notifications (of incidentescalation) made as required.
FO, CA and other supportorganisations combine ER
capabilities.
DoIR convenes WAOPEMC whoprovide advice and support as
required. DoIR and WAOPEMCassess the response coordinatedby FO.
FO is responsible for coordinating
the incident response of CA's andother support organisations'.
DoIR support SEMC &WAOPEMC.
FO investigates incident. DoIRmay initiate a separateinvestigation, participate in FO'sor receive a report. FO providesincident debrief to DoIR.
Are changes to the ERP/OSCPrequired? If yes, go to chart 1step 1. If no continue.
FO implement recovery plans.DoIR assess and monitorrecovery phase.
The end of the recovery phase.FO returns to normal operations.
Minister
33
4 Activate
Minister
Minister
FO - Facility Operator
DoIR - Petroleum Division
WAOPEMC - West AustralianOffshore Petroleum EmegencyManagement Commitee
SEMC - State EmergencyManagement Commitee
Abbreviations
CA - Combat Agency
ERP - Emergency Response Plan
OSCP - Oil Spill Contingency Plan
IC - Incident Controller
DPI - Department of Planning andInfrastructure
Minister - Minister for Mines
Key
1
start/end
support
notification
action
decision
link
possible
pathpossible
process
SEMC
SEMC
SEMC
7chart
1-1
Yes
Monitor
Resumption of
normaloperations