Four incidents have been reported in recent IMCA Safety Flashes, with two involving diver entanglement.
NOPSEMA Updates
The latest issue of The Regulator, NOPSEMA’s* quarterly publication, included articles on the risks associated with offshore lifting operations, and ways to improve psychosocial health in the workplace
* NOPSEMA is the Australian National Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environmental Management Authority
Risks in offshore lifting operations
In May 2026 NOPSEMA released a new safety bulletin highlighting the continued occurrence of serious incidents and injuries during offshore lifting operations.
A review of incidents over the past five years shows a consistent pattern of failures during lifting tasks, despite known risks and established controls.
Read more: https://www.nopsema.gov.au/blogs/new-safety-bulletin-highlights-risks-offshore-lifting-operations
This topic is also discussed in The Regulator on pg. 10, link below.
Better Practice Forum: Psychosocial health in the offshore energy industry
NOPSEMA’s Better Practice Forum held on April 30, 2026, explored ways to improve how the offshore energy industry understands and manages psychosocial health risks. The forum brought together regulators, industry representatives and specialists to explore recent legislative changes, clarify regulatory expectations and share practical approaches to managing psychosocial hazards offshore.
Read the full article on pg. 14 in The Regulator
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