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Assignment 1:

1. Please set up a matrix over national legislation & industry standard (Guidelines) that applies as of today regarding Shuttle tanker operations / Transfer of Crude Oil at sea. Discuss similarities & differences in legislations & industry standards between the four countries. (Norway, Great Britain, Denmark, the Netherlands)
Region
Issuing Body
Type
North West
Europe Area
-UK Chamber of Shipping
-Danish Ship Owners Association
-Netherlands Oil & Gas Exploration and Production Association
-Norwegian Oil Industry Association (OLF)
-Norwegian Ship Owners Association
-Oil & Gas UK
Industry Body Standards
Norway
OLF & TBL
STATOIL
IMCA
Industry Body Standards
United Kingdom
UKOOA
Oil & Gas UK
IMCA
Industry Body Guidance
The Netherlands
Netherlands Oil & Gas Exploration and Production Association
IMCA
SHELL
Industry Body Standards
Denmark
Danish Ship Owners Association
IMCA
Industry Body Standards

All these countries; Norway, United Kingdom, The Netherlands and Denmark belong to area named North West Europe Area (NWEA). There is different national legislations and then industry standards, guidelines what you have to consider when operating shuttle tanker operations in NWEA region. For example, NWEA have set guidelines to operate this area, but if you go to Norwegian region you must follow standards of OLF as well.
2. How do Oil majors control & follow up on shuttle tankers performance. (Keyword= Vetting)?
Ship vetting is an in-depth assessment of the ship’s quality and suitability for a task. It is the best way to match available vessels to the operational requirements of voyage and the need to properly manage the risk. Oil majors may vet a ship to ensure that there is systematic management of safety and quality risks of 3rd party vessels. Vetting should be a combination of both safety protocols and ships performance issues.
3. Competency is an important factor in risk- reduction. How do shuttle tanker captains

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