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Order No. 831 on fixed offshore installations and pipelines, construction and equipment.

Country/Territory
Denmark
Document type
Regulation
Date
2013
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Energy, Sea, Environment gen.
Keyword
Energy conservation/energy production Marine pollution Early warning system Internal trade Monitoring Hazardous substances Oil pollution Pollution control
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

The Order sets regulations on fixed offshore installations and pipelines, construction and equipment thereof. Structures, facilities and equipment (including electrical systems, software, hardware, etc.) must be designed and arranged in order to comply with health and safety risk-prevention associated with their use and maintenance. The Danish Ministry of Climate, Energy and building shall monitor trade of products applicable to these offshore installations. Combustion air and exhaust fumes shall be directed to an unclassified area and as far as possible from the offshore installation. The offshore installations shall be divided into areas according to the risk of fire and explosion, and shall adopt all necessary measures to prevent the occurrence of a potentially explosion in the atmosphere. Permanently manned offshore installations shall be provided with alarm and communication equipment and fire fighting equipment. Pressure equipment (including CE-marked equipment), pressure vessels, supervision, etc. shall adhere to EU regulations. The Danish Energy Agency oversees matters covered by this Order and shall perform all duties assigned to workplace exposure under the currently implemented laws and regulations.

Full text
Danish
Website
www.retsinformation.dk

References - Legislation

Implements

Offshore Safety Act (No. 125 of 2018).

Legislation | Denmark | 2005 (2018)

Keyword: Oil, Transport/storage, Marine pollution, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Authorization/permit, Continental shelf, Early warning system, Inspection, Internal trade, Liability/compensation, Monitoring, Territorial sea, Data collection/reporting, Mining, Maritime zone

Source: FAO, FAOLEX