SMS Ltd Oil & Gas Case Study

Oil & Gas Case Study

Despite many Oil & Gas companies favouring the various IMO Standard Codes

of Practice or the International Ship & Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code

formalities as being the “best practice” for security related issues, the

procedures implemented by such organisations barely cover key risk and threat

management measures facing the industry today.

Potentially the current risk mitigation measures put in place increase the risk

and danger that vessels and personnel operating within the hostile

environments and high risk areas face. Key factors such as kidnappings,

shootings, armed assaults, and exposure to an attack using an explosive device,

physical assault, abuse and extreme harm are not covered in-depth and as a

result this poses additional risks to our services users business model; resulting

in major losses in production and revenue and occasionally key personnel.

Solution

SMS Ltd Offshore has dedicated time and

research into developing an ideal risk

mitigation package that is more than equal to

the current threat and risks facing the

industry.

Our risk mitigation measures and safety plans

surpass beyond the basic procedures put in

place by any governing body, with our

approach incorporating safety and security

and quality, whilst focusing on the

environment.

SMS Ltd.’s Offshore Strategy

SMS Ltd.’s Offshore Strategy is designed to provide our services users with cost

efficient risk mitigation and safety measures that surpass most service providers.

Our strategy and risk mitigation model consists of the following phases:

Phase 1: Audits and Assessments

In order to provide our clients and service users with a full risk mitigation package

and safety plan, SMS Ltd Offshore will conduct numerous audits, assessments and

inspections, ensuring that any hazards and risks have been removed from the

designated operating environment.

SMS Ltd.’s offshore Audits and Assessments include:

Full Asset Audit & Inspection: Our

asset audit and assessment examine

the provisions for safety and quality,

ensuring that each key requirement is

met.

Full Risk & Threat Assessments

Full Risk Matrix: Specifically designed for designated operational assets and

personnel

SMS Ltd Offshore will implement:

Physical Security

Technical Security

Operational Security & Safety

Phase 2: Environmental Management Systems

SMS Ltd Offshore encourage all our services users to implement Environmental

Management Systems and once a project becomes operational we ensure that

the Facility Specific Environmental Management Process is firmly in place.

All our EMS’s are designed to improve overall compliance, pollution prevention

and other key measures for environmental performance. Our top consultants will

determine which system will strengthen environmental programs and policies

prior to strategically applying the most affective EMS elements and applications.

Each procedure put in place is linked to a specific asset’s location and position

within the development timeline, this ensuring that any schedules put in place

are adhered to.

Drilling projects are also subject to stringent and strict environmental

management process. SMS Ltd Offshore will ensure that our service users are

fully compliant with the various environment protection acts and licenses,

focussing on general risk of pollution to managing air emission, water-waste

and contamination.

Phase 3: Security Implementation (Physical & Technical)

SMS Ltd Offshore will oversee the implementation of both physical and technical

security and safety measures on-board the designated project assets in

conjunction with the recommendations of the audit and evaluations.

SMS Ltd.’s expertise and vast knowledge of offshore risk management and

safety enable us to apply the necessary measures to each project with our

enhanced security and safety plan consisting of effective physical and technical

solutions.

Phase 4: Operational Consultancy

SMS Ltd Offshore provides a professional

consultancy service, applying a selection of

contingency and emergency plans in

support of our risk mitigation and safety

system.

Our offshore consultancy services covers all the necessary and key operational

areas, implementing strict and disciplined risk mitigation measures which will

remain in forced for the duration of the project. Our offshore advice and

consultancy services expand to every key area of the project, ensuring that each

and every operation runs efficiently and smoothly.

Nathan HardingDirector SMS Ltd OffshoreSpecialist Marine Services Ltd OffshoreMaritime Crime Expert (MCE)

Tel: +44 (0) 1446 741 794Mob: +44 (0) 7909 511 [email protected]

Steven PlattChief Executive OfficerSpecialist Marine Services LtdMaritime Crime Expert (MCE)

Tel: +44 (0) 1446 741 794Mob: +44 (0) 7880 896 [email protected]