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Media Releases
NOPSA issues media releases to inform the industry, other stakeholders and the public of significant events and developments. These may be viewed from the index below.
Media Enquiries
Please direct all media enquiries to:Natasha Mutch - Communications Manager
Email: natasha.mutch[at]nopsa.gov.au
Phone: 08 6461 7052
Mobile: 0407 076 041
- Offshore safety report puts Australian industry performance in the spotlight
12 August 2010 - NOPSA submission to Commission of Inquiry into Montara incident calls for changes in regulation of offshore petroleum well safety
15 January 2010 - NOPSA forms investigation team following drilling rig evacuation
21 August 2009 - Offshore industry urged to focus on three main causes of incidents
4 August 2009 - Launch of Health and Safety Performance Report 2007-08
1 June 2009 - NOPSA hosts Malaysian Government and petroleum industry delegation
21 May 2009 - Prohibition Notice on Woodside's Maersk Ngujima-Yin
21 April 2009 - Fire on Woodside's Maersk Ngujima-Yin FPSO
14 April 2009 - Safety Alert on Cyclone Response Plans
10 February 2009 - Fatal Accident on the Karratha Spirit Facility
31 December 2008 - Importance of Offshore Competency Management
3 December 2008 - Time to remember world's worst oil disaster, Piper Alpha
3 July 2008 - Q and A: Varanus Island - NOPSA's role in providing regulatory support
3 July 2008 - Statement regarding Varanus Island investigation
18 June 2008 - National Offshore Petroleum Safety Authority to send inspectors to Varanus Island
4 June 2008 - Oil production prohibited on offshore facility due to safety concerns
9 May 2008 - Workers representatives play vital role in offshore safety regime
2 May 2008 - Ageing facilities and lifting operations a concern for Australia’s offshore petroleum safety regulator
18 February 2008
Previous Releases
Farewell address from inaugural CEO of NOPSA
John Clegg provides a personal reflection on his journey building up the National Offshore Petroleum Safety Authority over the last five years.
Links: Download a copy here.
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