Media Release Archive

2011

Competent and respected safety regulator - findings of independent review 8 December 2011

Tripartite action plan for future of offshore industry August 2011

Independent Review panel announced 15 July 2011

2010

Offshore helicopter industry report updated 17 December 2010

NOPSA submission to Commission of Inquiry into Montara incident calls for changes in regulation of offshore petroleum well safety 15 January 2010

2009

NOPSA forms investigation team following drilling rig evacuation 21 August 2009

NOPSA forms investigation team following drilling rig evacuation 21 August 2009

Offshore industry urged to focus on three main causes of incidents 4 August 2009

Launch of Health and Safety Performance Report 2007-08 1 June 2009

NOPSA hosts Malaysian Government and petroleum industry delegation 21 May 2009

Prohibition Notice on Woodside's Maersk Ngujima-Yin 21 April 2009

Fire on Woodside's Maersk Ngujima-Yin FPSO 14 April 2009

Safety Alert on Cyclone Response Plans 10 February 2009

2008

Fatal Accident on the Karratha Spirit Facility 31 December 2008

Importance of Offshore Competency Management 3 December 2008

Time to remember world's worst oil disaster, Piper Alpha 3 July 2008

Q and A: Varanus Island - NOPSA's role in providing regulatory support 3 July 2008

Statement regarding Varanus Island investigation 18 June 2008

National Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environmental Management Authority to send inspectors to Varanus Island 4 June 2008

Oil production prohibited on offshore facility due to safety concerns 9 May 2008

Workers representatives play vital role in offshore safety regime 2 May 2008

Ageing facilities and lifting operations a concern for Australias offshore petroleum safety regulator 18 February 2008

2007

Oil company fined $180,000 6 December 2007

Oil company admits breach of offshore safety laws 22 November 2007

2005

Tuna Gas Release Incident 15 August 2005

Official Opening - Head Office 12 April 2005