New Deputy Director at BSEE
Paul Huang has joined the U.S. Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) as the new deputy director.
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Safety Bureau Identifies 36 Gas Release Hazards Offshore Gulf of Mexico
A recent review by the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) examining compliance and incident data throughout the Gulf of Mexico revealed a potential risk associated with gas releases. During the timeframe reviewed, 31 gas release incidents were reported to BSEE by 14 unique operators. Further, the bureau issued 36 gas release incidents of non-compliance during the same timeframe.
Read moreJoint Maritime Facility Studies Oil Spill Fires, Survival Suits and Technology
The Joint Maritime Test Facility (JMTF) is jointly operated by the Coast Guard Research and Development Center and the Naval Research Laboratory, with the primary purpose of developing technology and strategies for responding to fires and oil spills at sea. The facility’s prime asset is a burn pan: a tank used to simulate a real-world marine environment to test the
Read moreHurricane Update: Offshore Oil and Port Infrastructure
The U.S. Coast Guard reported ships entering and exiting the Houston Ship Channel on Labor Day and the Port of Houston is open just past the ExxonMobil Baytown facility for vessels up to a 40’ draft. Nearly a dozen other area ports are closed or open with restrictions. According to the latest report from the offshore resources organization Bureau of
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