When will airlines start preparing safety cases?
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Whiule (sic) I could boast of my years of hands-on experience implementing advanced safety thinking and the awards I have recieved (sic) for that,
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Where is Shell Management? He is quick to lambaste any one else who happens to stub a toe, even sugesting in a now removed post in Rotorheads, that a particular accident would not have happened had the operator been subject to Shell oversight. Seems here the emperor has no clothes, to the extent of being both reluctant to report the event and then economical with the truth when reporting.
The Courier - Shell Gannet Alpha North Sea oil spill confirmed as biggest in a decade
Shell Gannet Alpha North Sea oil spill confirmed as biggest in a decade
A North Sea oil spill 112 miles from the Scottish coast is the biggest leak in a decade.
By Stefan Morkis
The Department of Energy and Climate Change said on Monday that "hundreds of tonnes" of oil has leaked out from a flow line at Shell's Gannet Alpha platform.
The firm has been heavily criticised for not divulging details of the leak until the company had closed the subsea well. Despite this the firm is still trying work to prevent further leaks.
A DECC spokesman said: "Although small in comparison to the Macondo, Gulf of Mexico, incident, in the context of the UK Continental Shelf (UKCS) the spill is substantial — but it is not anticipated that oil will reach the shore and indeed it is expected that it will be dispersed naturally.
"The UK Continental Shelf oil spill record is strong, which is why it is disappointing that this spill has happened. We take any spill very seriously and we will be investigating the causes of the spill and learning any lessons from the response to it."
However, if the DECC's estimates are correct then the spill is greater than the combined total of leaks in the North Sea since 2001.
The spokesman added: "Current estimates are that the spill could be several hundred tonnes. However, it is always very difficult and takes time to get an accurate assessment of the size of a spill and this is subject to ongoing revision.
"So these estimates are subject to continuing analysis and change. The Maritime and Coastguard Agency are making twice-daily flights to monitor the situation."
Dr Richard Dixon, director of WWF Scotland, said: "Shell have managed a second press statement six days into this substantial oil spill — they have even managed to put some figures in this one.
"However, you are still left with the impression that they would rather not be saying anything at all in public. Their message concentrates on the single tonne of oil that has ended up on the surface but says nothing about the fate of the other 210 tonnes that they admit has leaked.
"It's time they came clean and released their video footage which will reveal the extent of oil contamination on the seabed."
The oil field is operated by Shell and is co-owned by the company and Esso.
Stuart Housden, director of RSPB Scotland, called for assurances from Shell that the spill has completely stopped as it threatens thousands of sea birds.
He said: "We know oil of any amount, if in the wrong place, at the wrong time, can have a devastating impact on marine life. Currently thousands of young auks — razorbills, puffins and guillemots — are flightless and dispersing widely in the North Sea during late summer. So they could be at serious risk if contaminated by this spill."
Shadow Scottish secretary Ann McKechin said: "There is clearly a distinct lack of information flowing from the Scottish Government and a lack of dialogue between them and the DECC.
"I have written to the Scottish secretary of state for details of what discussions he has been having with the Scottish Government and colleagues at the DECC regarding the spill, and to ask what he is doing to facilitate a dialogue between them and environmental groups who are rightfully concerned about a lack of clarity regarding when the spill happened and how big the problem is."
The oil company said: "Shell takes all spills seriously, regardless of size and we have responded promptly to this incident."
Scottish environment secretary Richard Lochhead said the spill is being taken "extremely seriously".
"As is standard practice in incidents such as this, the UK Government, which has responsibility for the pipeline system, will be taking forward an investigation and I will be pressing for the Scottish Government to have a full and formal role, given our responsibilities for the marine environment," he said.
"The Scottish Government's primary role is to advise on the impact any spill might have on the marine environment. Marine Scotland aircraft are currently involved in surveillance work over the affected area. Fishing vessels in the area have also been made aware of the incident."
The Courier - Shell Gannet Alpha North Sea oil spill confirmed as biggest in a decade
Shell Gannet Alpha North Sea oil spill confirmed as biggest in a decade
A North Sea oil spill 112 miles from the Scottish coast is the biggest leak in a decade.
By Stefan Morkis
The Department of Energy and Climate Change said on Monday that "hundreds of tonnes" of oil has leaked out from a flow line at Shell's Gannet Alpha platform.
The firm has been heavily criticised for not divulging details of the leak until the company had closed the subsea well. Despite this the firm is still trying work to prevent further leaks.
A DECC spokesman said: "Although small in comparison to the Macondo, Gulf of Mexico, incident, in the context of the UK Continental Shelf (UKCS) the spill is substantial — but it is not anticipated that oil will reach the shore and indeed it is expected that it will be dispersed naturally.
"The UK Continental Shelf oil spill record is strong, which is why it is disappointing that this spill has happened. We take any spill very seriously and we will be investigating the causes of the spill and learning any lessons from the response to it."
However, if the DECC's estimates are correct then the spill is greater than the combined total of leaks in the North Sea since 2001.
The spokesman added: "Current estimates are that the spill could be several hundred tonnes. However, it is always very difficult and takes time to get an accurate assessment of the size of a spill and this is subject to ongoing revision.
"So these estimates are subject to continuing analysis and change. The Maritime and Coastguard Agency are making twice-daily flights to monitor the situation."
Dr Richard Dixon, director of WWF Scotland, said: "Shell have managed a second press statement six days into this substantial oil spill — they have even managed to put some figures in this one.
"However, you are still left with the impression that they would rather not be saying anything at all in public. Their message concentrates on the single tonne of oil that has ended up on the surface but says nothing about the fate of the other 210 tonnes that they admit has leaked.
"It's time they came clean and released their video footage which will reveal the extent of oil contamination on the seabed."
The oil field is operated by Shell and is co-owned by the company and Esso.
Stuart Housden, director of RSPB Scotland, called for assurances from Shell that the spill has completely stopped as it threatens thousands of sea birds.
He said: "We know oil of any amount, if in the wrong place, at the wrong time, can have a devastating impact on marine life. Currently thousands of young auks — razorbills, puffins and guillemots — are flightless and dispersing widely in the North Sea during late summer. So they could be at serious risk if contaminated by this spill."
Shadow Scottish secretary Ann McKechin said: "There is clearly a distinct lack of information flowing from the Scottish Government and a lack of dialogue between them and the DECC.
"I have written to the Scottish secretary of state for details of what discussions he has been having with the Scottish Government and colleagues at the DECC regarding the spill, and to ask what he is doing to facilitate a dialogue between them and environmental groups who are rightfully concerned about a lack of clarity regarding when the spill happened and how big the problem is."
The oil company said: "Shell takes all spills seriously, regardless of size and we have responded promptly to this incident."
Scottish environment secretary Richard Lochhead said the spill is being taken "extremely seriously".
"As is standard practice in incidents such as this, the UK Government, which has responsibility for the pipeline system, will be taking forward an investigation and I will be pressing for the Scottish Government to have a full and formal role, given our responsibilities for the marine environment," he said.
"The Scottish Government's primary role is to advise on the impact any spill might have on the marine environment. Marine Scotland aircraft are currently involved in surveillance work over the affected area. Fishing vessels in the area have also been made aware of the incident."
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Oil companies are truly high reliability organisations.
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The fact that this tiny spill is the worst is just a sign of the SUCCESS the oil industry has had
Certainly no where near the 5,300 ton spill Shell had on the Río de la Plata, Buenos Aires. Notable that the Supreme Court of Justice ordered Shell to carry out a 35-million dollar coastline cleanup, not least because it impacted a valuable wildlife area that is considered a biosphere reserve by UNESCO. Last heard was Shell was still avoiding its responsibility and the effects of the oil spill continue causing damages in the coastal ecosystem and in the local community. And you had the hide to take a stick to BP.
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Plus it takes substance abuse abuse seriously
drunk mariners running aground in Alaska
So what your saying is the size of the spill is the determinant, not the fact that it happened.
PS When the hell are you lot (Shell) going to clean up your act in Nigeria? Once you have achieved that then you can lecture others.
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Oil spill investigation begins as Shell plugs North Sea leak | Environment | guardian.co.uk
An investigation by the Sunday Herald found that Shell had been officially censured 25 times in the past six years for breaking safety rules, giving it one of the worst safety records of any major oil company in the UK. Infringements by Shell include repeatedly failing to maintain pipelines - similar to the one that gave rise to the Gannet leak - as well as for failing to report a dangerous incident, and failing to protect workers from hazardous chemicals. The revelations cited come from records held by the government's Health and Safety Executive (HSE), and include incidents in which Shell was fined or received an official reprimand.
Since 2005, Shell has been prosecuted four times: for an explosion at Bacton gas terminal near Norwich; an accident at Ellesmere Port in Cheshire; a collision at the Mossmorran gas plant in Fife; and a fatality on the Clipper rig in the North Sea. The company has been forced to pay out nearly £1m in fines and legal costs. No other major oil company has faced as many prosecutions in the last six years, according to the HSE. Talisman was prosecuted twice in the period, while BP, Total, Amec and Nexen were each prosecuted once, the Sunday Herald reported.
Oil Company Score Card (UK)
Oil company / prosecutions since 2005 / enforcement notices since 2005
Shell / 4 / 21
Maersk / 0 / 33
BP / 1 / 20
Talisman / 2 / 12
Petrofac / 0 / 15
Total / 1 / 7
Chevron / 0 / 9
Nexen / 1 / 5
Rowan / 0 / 8
Amec / 1 / 4
Amoco / 0 / 7
Esso / 0 / 6
Conoco / 0 / 5
Marathon / 0 / 5
Keep up the good work SM. At least you're a leader in the UK.
An investigation by the Sunday Herald found that Shell had been officially censured 25 times in the past six years for breaking safety rules, giving it one of the worst safety records of any major oil company in the UK. Infringements by Shell include repeatedly failing to maintain pipelines - similar to the one that gave rise to the Gannet leak - as well as for failing to report a dangerous incident, and failing to protect workers from hazardous chemicals. The revelations cited come from records held by the government's Health and Safety Executive (HSE), and include incidents in which Shell was fined or received an official reprimand.
Since 2005, Shell has been prosecuted four times: for an explosion at Bacton gas terminal near Norwich; an accident at Ellesmere Port in Cheshire; a collision at the Mossmorran gas plant in Fife; and a fatality on the Clipper rig in the North Sea. The company has been forced to pay out nearly £1m in fines and legal costs. No other major oil company has faced as many prosecutions in the last six years, according to the HSE. Talisman was prosecuted twice in the period, while BP, Total, Amec and Nexen were each prosecuted once, the Sunday Herald reported.
Oil Company Score Card (UK)
Oil company / prosecutions since 2005 / enforcement notices since 2005
Shell / 4 / 21
Maersk / 0 / 33
BP / 1 / 20
Talisman / 2 / 12
Petrofac / 0 / 15
Total / 1 / 7
Chevron / 0 / 9
Nexen / 1 / 5
Rowan / 0 / 8
Amec / 1 / 4
Amoco / 0 / 7
Esso / 0 / 6
Conoco / 0 / 5
Marathon / 0 / 5
Keep up the good work SM. At least you're a leader in the UK.
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Most leaks are due to theft of oil by tapping into pipelines, both by poor individuals and on an industrial scale by well organised criminal bunkering gangs.
