Investigation Report
Riser Tensioner Hose Rupture Damaged Packer Connection and Released Mud
03-12-2007 11:03 G20361 WR/627 Pollution- Slip Joint Leak
- BSEE
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- Environmental protectionLoss of containmentMechanical failure
- DrillingInspection and maintenance
- Hose
- Preventive maintenance
- Upstream oil and gas
- Marine waters
Summary
Investigation of a drilling riser tensioner hose rupture that damaged a slip-joint packer air supply connection, releasing nine barrels of synthetic-based mud and cuttings into the Gulf. The report discusses hurricane exposure, vulnerable hose routing, secondary hydraulic packer activation, and proposed replacement intervals subject to engineering and management review.
Classifications: Environmental protection; environmental safety; pollution prevention.
Classifications: Loss of containment; containment loss.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Drilling; well drilling.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Hose; flexible hose.
Classifications: Preventive maintenance; preventative maintenance; planned maintenance.
Classifications: Upstream oil and gas; oil and gas extraction; upstream petroleum.
Classifications: Marine waters.