Offshore Risk Assessment : Principles, Modelling and Applications of Qra Studies

Vinnem, Jan-erik; Rĝed, Willy

ISBN 10: 144717447X / ISBN 13: 9781447174479

Published by Springer, 2019

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Offshore Risk Assessment : Principles, Modelling and Applications of Qra Studies
• Publisher: Springer
• Publication Date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 144717447X
• ISBN 13: 9781447174479
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 4th Edition
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

This is the first textbook to address quantified risk assessment (QRA) as specifically applied to offshore installations and operations. As the second part of the two-volume updated and expanded fourth edition, it adds a new focus on the recent development of Normally Unattended Installations (NUIs), which are essentially autonomous installations that combine digitalization, big data, drones and machine learning, and can be supported by W2W (walk-to-work) vessels. These minimalistic installations with no helideck and very limited safety systems will require a new approach to risk assessment and emergency planning, especially during manned periods involving W2W vessels.

Separate chapters analyse the main hazards for offshore structures: fire, explosion, collision, and falling objects, as well as structural and marine hazards. The book explores possible simplifications of risk assessment for traditional manned installations. Risk mitigation and control are also discussed, aswell as how the results of quantitative risk assessment studies should be presented. In closing, the book provides an updated approach to environmental risk assessment.

The book offers a comprehensive reference guide for academics and students of marine/offshore risk assessment and management. It will also be of interest to professionals in the industry, as well as contractors, suppliers, consultants and regulatory authorities. 

About the Author

Jan Erik Vinnem is a Professor of marine operational risk at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway. He is also a specialist advisor and CEO of Preventor AS, a consultancy in risk management to the Norwegian offshore industry. His professional career includes experience in the petroleum industry (Statoil and Total), and work as a private consultant (as the founder of Safetec Nordic AS and Preventor AS), in addition to his time in research and education. His research interests include decision support tools, risk management, risk tolerance, risk analysis methods, and risk assessments reflecting human and organisational factors.

Dr. Willy Rĝed has more than twenty years experience as a consultant within risk assessment and risk management from many different application areas, including oil & gas, transport and public sector. He is presently Senior Risk Management analyst in the consultancy company Proactima. He has a master degree and PhD in risk management from University of Stavanger, Norway, and is currently also adjunct Professor at this university.  Rĝed is Chair of the SRA Applied Risk Management Specialty Group.