As stated in earlier threads, the potential risks / consequences of shutting down on the deck in Atlantic Canada arguably outweigh any perceived risks associated with hot refuelling. The abrupt announcement of this policy occurred without any advance warning, coordination, or prior consultation with the industry!!
Mind boggling and such a sad way to do business. But hey, why treat the oil companies with any respect, they only make a MINOR contribution to the NL economy.
This is one of the many random shots from the Board these days, such as lashing out at a PIC who remained on deck for about an hour (with rotors turning) while waiting for suitable takeoff weather. The highly experienced Board advisor (with no offshore oil experience) 'educated' the offshore PIC about how he carelessly created a fire hazard by exposing the rig to dangers from hot exhaust for an hour. Wow.......
Yet another reminder of how you gotta be careful who you give authority to!! Will be interesting to see how much more crap the oil companies put up with before significant backlash......
The bull**** in this industry gets deeper by the year, mostly as a result of yet another office warrior who is looking to justify their position and 'make the operation more safe'. Well.......we're so 'safe' that we're dangerous! Rant over.....