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Drilling Ship Safety Case Based on IADC Guideline

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A Drilling Ship Safety Case, guided by the International Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC), is a structured document demonstrating that safety risks in offshore drilling operations are identified, assessed, and managed to As Low As Reasonably Practicable (ALARP) levels. For a technical safety consultancy like Storm Technical, which specializes in desktop studies, the focus is on delivering comprehensive analyses and documentation to ensure compliance and operational safety.

Key Elements of a Drilling Ship Safety Case

1. Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment

  • Conducting HAZIDs (Hazard Identification) and QRAs (Quantitative Risk Assessments) to evaluate risks related to drilling operations, such as blowouts, fires, and structural integrity issues.

2. Major Accident Hazard (MAH) Management

  • Identifying potential Major Accident Hazards and implementing controls to prevent or mitigate their consequences.

3. Safety Management Systems (SMS)

  • Documenting the Safety Management System to ensure compliance with IADC guidelines and international standards.

4. Emergency Response Planning

  • Developing plans to address emergencies like well-control incidents, evacuation, or loss of stability..

How Storm Technical Contributes

Safety Case Development

Preparing IADC-compliant Safety Cases, including risk analyses, hazard
registers, and ALARP justifications.

Scenario Modelling

Performing consequence modelling for events such as blowouts, explosions, or structural failures.

Gap Analysis and Compliance Support

Reviewing clients’ systems against IADC guidelines and recommending
improvements

Regulatory Alignment

Ensuring the safety case aligns with regulatory requirements such as IMO
MODU Code and flag state regulations

By leveraging expertise in technical safety, Storm Technical ensures that drilling ship operations are safe, compliant, and risks are systematically managed through robust desktop safety studies.