Home

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…

Updated guidance strengthens psychosocial risk management in offshore energy sector

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…

More news

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

Published date:
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

Published date:
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

Published date:
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…

NOPSEMA investigations: information for witnesses

Published date:
NOPSEMA has published a new brochure, NOPSEMA investigations: information for witnesses, to help people understand what to expect if they are asked to provide information during an investigation.…

To keep informed, view the latest edition of The Regulator

Go to current issue