Investigation Report
Equinor - Johan Castberg - investigation of the reasons for the challenges faced in constructing hull and equipment
Equinor - Johan Castberg - investigation of the reasons for the challenges faced in constructing hull and equipment
- Havtil
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- Risk managementStructural and asset integrity
- Inspection and maintenance
- Competence and trainingContractor managementIndependent audit and verificationNon-destructive testing
- ConstructionUpstream oil and gas
- Onshore facility
Summary
Investigation into weld-quality problems and fatigue-analysis errors during construction of the Johan Castberg hull and integrated living quarters. It examines contractor oversight, inspection competence, non-destructive testing and verification independence. Findings identify inadequate welding expertise and quality assurance, persistent unresolved risks, strained multi-yard follow-up and delayed communication to licensees.
Classifications: Risk management; risk evaluation.
Classifications: Structural and asset integrity; asset integrity; structural integrity.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Contractor management; contractor assurance.
Classifications: Independent audit and verification.
Classifications: Non-destructive testing; NDT; non-destructive examination; NDE.
Classifications: Construction; construction industry.
Classifications: Upstream oil and gas; oil and gas extraction; upstream petroleum.
Classifications: Onshore facility; onshore plant.