API RP 70:2010 pdf download
API RP 70:2010 pdf download.Security for Offshore Oil and Natural Gas Operations.
2 Reference
This plan has been prepared utiliiing the elements speciPed in API Recommended Practice (RP) 70, as well as elements and principles detailed in NVIC 10-02, NVIC 11-02, ISPS, the MTSA and USCG regulations 33 (FR Subchapter II, Part 106.
3 Scope
This plan is intended to provide security guidance and recommended practices for the owner/operatorOsoffshore facili tics, such as any artiPcial island, installation, or other device permanently or temporarily attached to the subsoil or seabed of offshore locations, erected for the purpose of exploring for, developing, or producing resources, or any such installation or other device (other than a ship or vessel) for the purpose of transporting such resources. This plan includes mobile offshore drilling units, but does not include pipelines or deepwater ports.
4 Plan Audit and Review Procedures
This plan will be reviewed periodically by the owner/operators if circumstances warrant. Revised plans shall be distributed to all relevant locations and personnel.
5 Security Sensitive Information (SSI)
This plan and other security materials shall be treated with the utmost conPdentiality. Only personnel with a legitimate need to know shall review this document and associated security materials. Such restrictions are critical in order to enhance security and protect sensitive information. Copies of the Plan and other SSI shall not be distributed to unauthorized personnel, or third parties.
7 Definitions
7.1 contractor: The individual, partnership, Prrn, or corporation that is hired to do a speciPc job or service, such as a production operator, drilling or well servicing contractor or to provide contract employees to an owner/operator; a contractor is also the individual, partnership, trm, or corporation retained by the owner or operator to perform other work or provide supplies or equipment. The term contractor shall also include subcontractors.
7.2 facility: Any artiPcial island, installation, or other device permanently or temporarily attached to the subsoil or seabed of offshore locations, erected for the purpose of exploring for, developing, or producing oil, natural gas or mineral resources. This dePnition includes mobile offshore drilling units (MODUs), but does not include pipelines or
– decpwatcr ports.
7.3 facility owner/operator: The individual, partnership. Prrn. or corporation having control or management of offshore operations. The owner/operator may be a lessee, designated agent of the lessee(s), or holder of operating rights under an operating agreement.
7.4 point of embarkation: The heliport or dock facility from which personnel and materials are shipped to or received from the offshore facility.
7.5 security vulnerability assessment (SVA): A secondary evaluation that examines a facilityOs characteristics and operations to identify potential threats or vulnerabilities and existing and prospective security measures and procedures designed to protect a facility.
8 Company Security Officer (CSO)
The (‘SO is responsible for the maintenance of the security plan. The (‘SO shall have access relevant security information. The (‘SO shall determine which information, and by what means, it is communicated. The (‘SO, in consultation with senior management, may require certain security measures, including restriction of operations or evacuation. Other CSO responsibilities include coordination with applicable regulatory and law enforcement agencies and managing the security training function, as applicable. Additionally, the (‘SO may communicate with other entities (contractors, operators, partners. third parties. etc.) iii regards to a coordinated approach to the security plan or a speciPc security concern. The (‘SO may delegate duties as necessary to assure timely completion of responsibilities. The (‘SO may be assigned other duties and responsibilities unrelated to security.
