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New safety bulletin highlights lithium-ion battery system risks offshore

NOPSEMA has published a new Safety Bulletin highlighting the safety risks associated with lithium-ion battery energy storage systems, which are increasingly being installed on offshore facilities as…

New fact sheet clarifies NOPSEMA and AMSA regulatory responsibilities

A new co-branded fact sheet is now available to help clarify when NOPSEMA or the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) is responsible for safety regulation of offshore vessels and structures.…

Safe removal of individuals from offshore gas facility

This is a joint media release between the Australian Border Force, WA Police, National Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environmental Management Authority (NOPSEMA). A multi-agency operation has…

Workplace Exposure Limits changing from 1 December 2026

From 1 December 2026, Australia’s Workplace Exposure Standards (WES) will transition to Workplace Exposure Limits (WEL). Until 30 November 2026, the existing Workplace Exposure Standards continue to…

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Updated guidance strengthens psychosocial risk management in offshore energy sector

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NOPSEMA has published an updated Psychosocial risk management guidance note to help duty holders better identify, assess and control psychosocial hazards in offshore workplaces. 


The guidance…

New safety alert highlights dropped-object risk from crane boom protection bumpers

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NOPSEMA has issued a new safety alert following a high-potential dropped-object incident involving a crane boom protection bumper mounted on an offshore pedestal crane.
The approximately 2.6 kilogram…

Our latest issue of The Regulator is here

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The latest edition of The Regulator is now available, with a strong focus on protecting the health and safety of Australia’s offshore energy workforce. 
Highlights include coverage of the 2026…

NOPSEMA independent operational review underway

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The Australian Government has commenced its statutory review of the National Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environmental Management Authority (NOPSEMA).
The Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas…

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