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10 July, 2020
In recognition of the significant challenges created by COVID-19 and evolving circumstances, NOPSEMA has released a revised COVID-19 Compliance Strategy to support an effective regulatory and industry response throughout the pandemic.
10 July, 2020
NOPSEMA is implementing a staged return to physical inspections at offshore oil and gas facilities in line with appropriate protocols to manage health risks associated with COVID-19.
2 July, 2020
The Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions (CDPP) has successfully appealed a decision by the Magistrates Court of Western Australia in relation to Technip Australia Pty Ltd.
1 July, 2020
The Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions has recently commenced legal proceedings against DOF Subsea Australia Pty Ltd in relation to an investigation conducted by NOPSEMA.
18 June, 2020
Following input received from diving contractors and other interested parties late last year, NOPSEMA has published a draft revision to the diving guideline for public comment. This draft revision is the first step of the review process.
3 June, 2020
NOPSEMA has published a bulletin to clarify Australian Government requirements for the recording and reporting of marine fauna sighting information. For more information see the Recording and reporting marine mammal observer (MMO) data bulletin.
3 June, 2020
NOPSEMA is pleased to invite expressions of interest from interested persons to join our Community and Environment Reference Group (CERG).
2 June, 2020
Interested stakeholders are reminded and encouraged to review the policy and provide comment by no later than Tuesday, 9 June 2020.
20 May, 2020
Like many industries, the offshore oil and gas sector has responded to COVID-19 by adopting and applying new approaches.
6 May, 2020
NOPSEMA has completed a series of remote COVID-19 specific inspections.
5 May, 2020
Following the circulation of a discussion paper that was provided to industry for comment, NOPSEMA has now issued a guidance note.
1 May, 2020
When the potential risk of COVID-19 emerged in Australia, NOPSEMA responded quickly with proactive measures to regulate the offshore energy industry.
28 April, 2020
On 28 April 2020 a series of amendments to the offshore petroleum and greenhouse gas storage regime will come into force.
20 April, 2020
NOPSEMA has started collecting regulatory information via a series of targeted inspections across the offshore resources industry.
7 April, 2020
NOPSEMA has issued a Safety Alert to all operators of offshore facilities who may be considering modified roster arrangements to reduce the spread of COVID-19 among members of the offshore workforce.