· Clear and well-defined supervisor’s functions
Responsibilities must be clearly defined in relation to the operation, maintenance and supervision of areas of production, platform infrastructure and control of stability. In addition, the supervisor’s bureaucratic activities should be reduced so that they can concentrate their focus on operating activities.
· Size and skills of crew
The number and skills of platform crew should be aligned with the complexity of the installation, the operations involved and the strategic importance of the platform.
· Maintenance
Maintenance activities should be prioritised to ensure compliance with scheduled maintenance programs and elimination of preventive maintenance routines.
· Management of change
Project changes should only be carried out after completion of risk analysis, updating of documentation, approval from relevant authorities and training of operating and maintenance team.
· Training
Personnel need to have technical training in control of stability and ballast and in emergency control. Retraining should be promoted.
· Recovery of Information
Implement system for recovery of key information before final evacuation similar to black box in the aeronautical industry so that operating information can be recovered in the event of an emergency.