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Offshore oil pollution incidents policy
Published: 08 September, 2020
NOPSEMA has released a new policy on regulatory compliance monitoring, enforcement and intervention…
Open for comment: Amulet Development offshore project proposal
Published: 03 September, 2020
NOPSEMA has released the Amulet Development Offshore Project Proposal for public comment. The…
New chair appointed to NOPSEMA advisory board
Published: 27 August, 2020
NOPSEMA has joined the Minister for Resources, Keith Pitt, in congratulating Ken Fitzpatrick on his…
Innovation grants available to help better protect whales
Published: 18 August, 2020
A collaborative project involving NOPSEMA and the Australian Antarctic Division to improve the…
NOPSEMA publishes offshore project proposal for Crux Development project
Published: 06 August, 2020
On 6 August 2020, NOPSEMA published the accepted Offshore Project Proposal for Shell Australia Crux…
Revised covid-19 compliance strategy
Published: 10 July, 2020
In recognition of the significant challenges created by COVID-19 and evolving circumstances,…
NOPSEMA undertakes staged return to physical offshore inspections
Published: 10 July, 2020
NOPSEMA is implementing a staged return to physical inspections at offshore oil and gas facilities…
Extended deadline for comment - draft revision of diving guideline
Published: 07 July, 2020
NOPSEMA has received a number of requests from industry for additional time to review and provide…
Update on technip prosecution
Published: 02 July, 2020
The Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions (CDPP) has successfully appealed a decision by the…
Update on dof investigation and prosecution
Published: 01 July, 2020
The Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions has recently commenced legal proceedings against…
Open for comment: draft revision of diving guideline
Published: 18 June, 2020
Following feedback received from diving contractors and other interested parties, NOPSEMA has…
NOPSEMA invites expressions of interest
Published: 03 June, 2020
NOPSEMA is pleased to invite expressions of interest from interested persons to join our Community…
Have your say: NOPSEMA policy on the requirement to remove equipment and property
Published: 02 June, 2020
Under the Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Act 2006 (OPPGS Act), offshore petroleum …
Feature - silver linings: covid-19 results in stronger collaboration, better information sharing and quicker outcomes
Published: 20 May, 2020
Like many industries, the offshore oil and gas sector has responded to COVID-19 by adopting and…
Encouraging results from covid-19 inspections
Published: 06 May, 2020
NOPSEMA has completed a series of remote COVID-19 specific inspections, confirming operators of…
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