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AUSTRALIA BUSINESS UNIT - WEST
HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTAL PROCEDURES
DARWIN LNG
EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN
ALL/HSE/ER/002
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Revision History
Revision Date Description Preparer and Title
Reviewer and Title Approver and Title*
0 October 2009
ERP Review and document control to new HSE file management system.
G Zaza Crisis & Emergency Management
G Zaza Crisis & Emergency Management
Wes Heinold ABU HSE Manager
1 September 2012 Scheduled review
M Fazio Crisis & Emergency Management
M Fazio Crisis & Emergency Management
S de Albuquerque VP HSE
2 October 2013 Scheduled Review and update
M Fazio Crisis & Emergency Management
M Fazio Crisis & Emergency Management
S de Albuquerque VP HSE
3 June 2014 Updated to meet new Major Hazards Facility legislation
J Welsh Emergency Response Coordinator
M Fazio Crisis & Emergency Management
Simon Wragg ABU-W VP HSE
4 August 2015 Scheduled Review and update
J Welsh Emergency Response Coordinator
M Fazio Crisis & Emergency Management
Simon Wragg ABU-W VP HSE
5 Jan 2016 Updates to checklists
J Welsh Emergency Response Coordinator
M Fazio Crisis & Emergency Management
DRP HSE-0000098
6 Dec 2016 Scheduled Review and update
J Welsh Emergency Response Coordinator
M Fazio Crisis & Emergency Management
DRP-HSE-000209
7 August 2017 Scheduled Review and update
G Roach Emergency Response Coordinator
M Fazio Crisis & Emergency Management
DRP 70
* Approver signature only required for release of new version Authorisations Document approval and release for distribution Position Title Name Signature ABUW Vice President (Operations, Drilling & Supply Chain)
David Boyle
ABUW VP Health, Safety & Environment
Simon Wragg
Darwin Operations Manager Filippo Meacci
Crisis & Emergency Management Specialist Mario Fazio
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GLOSSARY OF TERMS & ABBREVIATIONS
ABU Australian Business Unit AMSA Australian Maritime Safety Authority AusSAR Australian Search and Rescue BA Breathing Apparatus BIC British Instantaneous Coupling (fire coupling used in NT) BOM Bureau of Meteorology CBD Central Business District CCP Casualty Collecting Post CCR Central Control Room CCTV Closed Circuit Television CMT Crisis Management Team representing Australia Business Unit support COP ConocoPhillips ABU- West COP- H ConocoPhillips – Houston dB Decibels DCS Data Control System DIC Deputy Incident Commander DLNG OPEP Darwin Liquefied Natural Gas Oil Pollution Emergency Plan DP Darwin Port DPI Northern Territory Department of Planning and Infrastructure DPIFM Northern Territory Department of Primary Industry, Fisheries and Mines ERT Emergency Response Team representing the site response ETL Emergency Team Leader Emergency An emergency is a hazardous situation (or threat of a hazardous situation)
where DLNG standard operating procedures will not manage the situation safely. Successful management of an emergency situation will require coordinated action to control, correct the consequences and return the facility to a safe condition.
EMERGENCY COMMANDER
Shift Supervisor
EPA Environmental Protection Authority ERP Emergency Response Plan ESD Emergency Shutdown ETA Estimated Time of Arrival EVACUATION All site personnel are directed to leave the facility and move to a nominated
location off-site FAC First Aid Centre F and G Fire and Gas GSA General Site Alarm HI EX High Expansion Foam HF High Frequency H2S Hydrogen Sulphide HSE Health, Safety and Environment IC Incident Commander IMT Incident Management Team LAN Local Area Network LEL Lower Explosive Limit
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LNG Liquefied Natural Gas MCI Mass Casualty Incident MIH / MAE Major Incident Hazard previously known as Major Accident Event MOME Management of Major Emergencies MTB Marine Terminal Building MUSTER When directed, all personnel move from work location to a nominated safe
point – a Muster Point. NGL Natural Gas Liquid NTFRS Northern Territory Fire and Rescue Service NTPFES Northern Territory Police Fire Emergency Services OSPG On-Site Power Generation PA Public Address PLL Potential for Loss of Life Ppm Parts per Million PR Position Report PSS Process Shutdown System SDS Safety Data Sheet TSD Total Shutdown UHF Ultra-High Frequency UPS Uninterruptible Power Supply VHF Very High Frequency
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Table of Contents
GLOSSARY OF TERMS & ABBREVIATIONS 3
1. INTRODUCTION 9 1.1 OVERVIEW 9 1.2 PURPOSE 9 1.3 SCOPE 9 1.4 COMPLIANCE AND CONSULTATION IN PLAN DEVELOPMENT 9 1.5 ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS 10 1.6 PLAN ACTIVATION 10 1.7 PLAN RESPONSIBILITIES 10
2. EMERGENCY RESPONSE 13 2.1 EMERGENCY RESPONSE PHILOSOPHY AND GUIDING PRINCIPLES 13 2.2 EMERGENCY RESPONSE STRUCTURE 14 2.3 TIER LEVEL RESPONSE 15 2.4 ASSESSMENT OF POTENTIAL FOR EMERGENCY TO RESULT IN OFF-SITE
IMPACTS 20 2.5 EMERGENCY RESPONSE COMMUNICATIONS PROCESS 20 2.6 NORTHERN TERRITORY POLICE FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES
NOTIFICATIONS 21 2.7 ERT ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 22 2.8 AFTER HOURS EMERGENCY STAFFING 29 2.9 EXTERNAL ASSISTANCE 29 2.9.1 Unified Incident Management Processes 31
FIGURE 2:3 UNIFIED INCIDENT MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE 32
3. FACILITY DESCRIPTION 33 3.1 SITE LOCATION 33 3.2 LANDUSE ADJOINING THE FACILITY 33 3.3 STAFFING PROFILE 34 3.4 FACILITY LAYOUT 34 3.4.1 Process Plant 35 3.4.2 Utilities Description 36 3.4.3 LNG Storage & Loading 37 3.4.4 LNG Export 38 3.4.5 Control and Shutdown Systems 39 3.4.6 DLNG Facility Supply to Other Parties 40 3.4.7 Hazardous Substances and Inventories 40 3.4.8 Emergency Response Support Infrastructure 41
4. EMERGENCY RESPONSE PREPAREDNESS 43 4.1 PERSONNEL 43 4.2 EMERGENCY SERVICE LIAISON 43 4.3 EMERGENCY CONTACTS 43 4.4 PROTECTION SYSTEMS 43 4.5 EQUIPMENT 43 4.6 TRAINING AND EXERCISING 44 4.7 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AUDITS 44
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4.8 ERP REVIEW 44
5. TRAINING, DRILLS AND EXERCISES 45 5.1 DEFINITIONS 45 5.2 EMERGENCY RESPONSE TRAINING & COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS 45 5.2.1 Fire Fighting Training 45 5.2.2 Emergency Response 45 5.3 TRAINING DRILL & EXERCISE PLANNING 45 5.4 DRILL AND EXERCISE - KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS 46 5.4.1 Drill frequency 46 5.4.2 Exercise frequency 46 5.4.3 Annual Exercise Plan 46 5.5 EMERGENCY EXERCISES 46 5.6 RECORD KEEPING 47 5.7 DEBRIEFS AND REVISION OF EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROCEDURES 47
6. COMMUNICATIONS 49 6.1 COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS 49 6.1.2 Ship Loading Operations 49 6.1.3 Emergency Telephone Numbers 49 6.2 LOSS OF EXTERNAL COMMUNICATION 50 6.3 COMMUNITY COMMUNICATION DURING AN EMERGENCY 52
7. DETECTION SYSTEMS, ALARMS, MUSTER AND EVACUATION ARRANGEMENTS 55 7.1 DETECTION SYSTEMS 55 7.1.1 Automatic Detection Systems 55 7.1.2 Manual Alarm Initiation 55 7.1.3 Building Fire Alarm Manual Call Point 56 7.2 ALARMS INCIDENT AWARENESS 56 7.2.1 General Site Alarm (GSA) 56 7.2.2 Building Alarms 56 7.3 SITE MUSTER ARRANGEMENTS 57 7.3.1 Personnel Access to Site 57 7.3.2 MUSTER POINTS 58 7.3.3 MUSTER RESPONSIBILITIES 60 7.3.4 MUSTER PROCEDURES – GSA ACTIVATION 61 Further information on the emergency situation will be communicated over the site PA system and personnel with radios should monitor them.7.3.5 Emergency Team Personnel 62 7.3.6 GSA Muster Verification 62 7.3.7 Muster Procedures - Building Alarm activation 62 7.4 EVACUATION ALARM RESPONSE 64 7.5 MUSTER VERIFICATION SOFTWARE 64 7.6 MUSTER DRILLS & TRAINING 65 7.6.1 Site Muster 65 7.6.2 PSD Muster System Software Training 65 7.7 ELECTRONIC MUSTER SYSTEM REDUNDANCY 65 7.8 MUSTER PROCEDURE FLOWCHARTS 66 7.9 GENERAL SITE ALARM CHECKLIST ACTIONS 69
8. HEALTH AND SAFETY CONSEQUENCES - MAJOR INCIDENT 71 8.1 MAJOR INCIDENT 71
9. SITE EMERGENCY PROCEDURES FOR DEFINED EVENTS 75
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CCR COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER CHECKLIST: 77 9.1 MEDICAL EMERGENCY 78 9.1.1 Serious Injury / Illness 78 9.1.2 Fatality 82 9.1.3 Multiple injured persons Incident 85 9.2 FALL FROM JETTY 90 9.3 MARINE VESSEL INCIDENT 92 9.3.1 DLNG Marine Emergency Philosophy 92 9.3.2 LNG Tanker Emergency during Transit in Darwin Harbour 93 9.3.3 Vessel Collision / Allision 95 9.3.4 Vessel Fire/Explosion/Vapour Release at Berth 96 9.4. SEVERE WEATHER 97 9.4.1 Tropical Cyclone 97 9.4.2 Severe Storm 106 9.5 UNAUTHORISED ACTS 107 9.5.1 Criminal Acts 107 9.5.2 Unauthorised Vessel Approaching the Jetty 109 9.5.3 Unauthorised Entry to Site 112 9.5.4 Sabotage/Bomb Threat 115 9.6 H2S ALARM 117 9.7 RADIATION INCIDENT 119 9.8 FIRE OR EXPLOSION 121 9.9 HYDROCARBON RELEASE 124 9.9.1 Hydrocarbon Release Process Areas 125 9.9.2 Hydrocarbon Release from Export Pipeline 128 9.9.3 Hydrocarbon Release to Marine Environment 131 9.10 CHEMICAL SPILL / GAS RELEASE FROM CYLINDERS (HAZMAT) 133 9.11 ACTS OF TERRORISM 136 9.12 HYDROCARBON GAS RELEASE – PWC PIPELINE 138 9.13 INCIDENT OFFSITE 141 9.13.1 Off Site 142 9.13.2 BOC Facility 143
10. APPENDICES 145 APPENDIX A DLNG SITE PLAN 145 APPENDIX B DRILL AND EXERCISE PLAN AND RECORD SHEET 145 APPENDIX C DLNG 1800 HOTLINE TEMPLATES 145 APPENDIX D BOMB THREAT CHECKLIST 145 APPENDIX E WATER RESTRICTED ZONE INCIDENT REPORTING CHART 145 APPENDIX F DOCUMENT - DLNG/HSE/BDG/002 145
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INDEX OF FIGURES Figure 1:1 DLNG Emergency Notification Process .................................................................................. 11 Figure 2:1 ABU-W Emergency Management Structure ........................................................................... 17 Figure 2:2 DLNG Emergency Response Team Structure ........................................................................ 22 Figure 2:4 Unified Incident Management Structure ................................................................................. 32 Figure 3:1 DLNG facility location .............................................................................................................. 33 Figure 3:2 DLNG Site Layout ................................................................................................................... 35 Figure 7:1 DLNG Functional Areas .......................................................................................................... 57 Figure 7:2 DLNG Muster Points and Evacuation Assembly Area ............................................................ 58 Figure 7:3 DLNG Muster Point ................................................................................................................. 64 Figure 7:4 PSD Muster Software Screen ................................................................................................. 65 Figure 7:5 DLNG PSD Emergency Muster Procedure ............................................................................. 67 Figure 7:6 DLNG Manual Emergency Muster Procedure ........................................................................ 68
INDEX OF TABLES Table 2:1 Incident Classification, Tier Activation and Notification ........................................................... 16 Table 2:2 Emergency Classification/Tier Response Examples ............................................................... 18 Table 2:3 Assessment of Off-Site Impacts ............................................................................................... 20 Table 6:1 Community Emergency Message Severity Categories ........................................................... 52 Table 6:2 Preformatted Community Emergency Information Messages ................................................. 53 Table 8:1 List of MIs with associated hydrocarbons and consequence events (MI)................................ 72 Table 9:1 Cyclone Category ..................................................................................................................... 97 Table 9:2 DLNG Cyclone Alert Stages ..................................................................................................... 99
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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 OVERVIEW
ConocoPhillips Australia Business Unit – West (COP ABU-W) [as a subsidiary of ConocoPhillips] is the operator of the Darwin LNG facility. ConocoPhillips is committed to maintaining a safe, healthy and environmentally responsible working environment. This includes comprehensive and integrated emergency management preparedness and response arrangements focussed on protecting employees, contractors, customers, neighbours, communities and shareholders.
This Emergency Response Plan (ERP) describes the roles and responsibilities of ConocoPhillips personnel and contractors in the event of an emergency, or situation which may impact on the facility.
This ERP identifies various emergency events that could be encountered during the operation of the DLNG facility and describes responses to be completed in the event of any emergency situation. It also describes the interface arrangements between the:
• Emergency Response Team (ERT) on site at the DLNG facility; • COP Incident Management Team (IMT) based in Perth; • Crisis Management Team (CMT) based in Perth; and • Technical and logistical support within ConocoPhillips and external organisations that is
available in emergency situations.
The incident management structure for the DLNG facility is illustrated in Figure 1.2 at the beginning of the document.
1.2 PURPOSE
This plan defines the organisational responsibilities, actions, reporting requirements and resources available both internally and externally to affect a coordinated and timely response to an emergency situation associated with the Darwin LNG facility and surrounds.
This plan provides coordinated and effective response to an emergency by:
o Establishing processes to maintain a high level of emergency preparedness;
o Identifying potential emergency scenarios that could occur;
o Documenting the overall emergency response process and key interfaces;
o Outlining measures to maintain interoperability with emergency services and other support organizations;
o Detailing the procedures that will be implemented to manage emergency events; and
o Defining the roles and responsibilities of personnel in an emergency event.
1.3 SCOPE
This Plan covers all credible emergencies with the potential to threaten safe operation of the Darwin LNG facility. This includes all areas within the confines of the facility and areas of Darwin Harbour and land adjacent to the facility.
1.4 COMPLIANCE AND CONSULTATION IN PLAN DEVELOPMENT
The DLNG facility is a Major Hazard Facility (MHF) and subject to the regulations under the Northern Territory Work Health and Safety (National Uniform Legislation) Act 2011 (WHS Act 2011). Activities at the site are completed in accordance with Section 34 Waste Management and Pollution Control Act 2013 [NT].
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The development of this ERP has involved consultation with the NT Fire and Rescue Service, NT Police, NT Ambulance Service, NT Emergency Services, Darwin Port and adjoining industries on the Middle Arm Peninsula. This ERP details interface arrangements with these organizations and aligns with their emergency response plans and procedures.
Information outlining the arrangements for external agency support is contained in Section 2.9.
Facility operational staffs have been integral to the development of this ERP. This has included the completion of workshops and exercises to verify plan effectiveness and interface with support organisations during an emergency situation.
1.5 ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS
This Plan interfaces with the following documents:
o Crisis and Incident Management Plan - ALL/HSE/ER/001
o Oil Spill Contingency Plan – ALL/HSE/ER/004
o Darwin LNG Plant Operations Environmental Management Plan – DLNG/HSE/PLN/001
o Marine Terminal Handbook
o Darwin LNG Procedures
1.6 PLAN ACTIVATION
An emergency is a hazardous situation (or threat of a hazardous situation) where DLNG standard operating procedures will not manage the situation safely. Successful management of an emergency situation will require coordinated action to control, correct the consequences and return the facility to a safe condition.
Response elements of this plan will be immediately activated when reports are received of any emergency situation within the confines of the DLNG facility, or at adjacent locations where consequences of the emergency could threaten the facility.
Emergencies are classified as either Tier 1, 2 or 3 depending on magnitude. Plan activation and callout arrangements are contained at Section 2.5.
This plan details actions required to return the facility to a safe working condition and facilitate resumption of full operations. Consequently, this plan can remain activated well after a hazardous situation has abated.
Copies of this ERP are stored in the CCR and Security Guard House.
1.7 PLAN RESPONSIBILITIES
The ABU-W Crisis and Emergency Management Specialist is responsible for the ongoing development, review and maintenance of this ERP. This position provides technical support and guidance in all aspects of contingency planning, training and emergency preparedness across the ABU and is the custodian of this plan.
The ABU-W Emergency Response Coordinator position will undertake plan update and maintenance processes as detailed in Section 4.8. This position is responsible for emergency response preparedness, interface with emergency services agencies and assurance processes at the DLNG facility. This role is not available 24/7 for emergency response.
Day to day checking and preparedness of emergency equipment is completed by DLNG operational staff. Refer to ABU-W Maintenance Strategy Safety Systems ABUW/MAIN/STR/029 regarding applicable standards, service and maintenance schedules.
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Figure 1:1 DLNG Emergency Notification Process
Emergency Event
Observes at DLNG
Emergency CommanderMobilise ERT
OperationsSection Chief
Incident CommanderMobilise IMT *
Crisis ManagerMobilise CMT *
CM & ERHouston President ABU-West
President AP
ICS entry or written report
Verbal report radio or telephone
* If required
Tier 2/3
Tier 2/3
Tier 3
Notify Emergency
Services as required
Notify neighbouring
facilitiesAs required
The Australia Business Unit -West maintains a weekly availability roster system for the Crisis Management Team and the Incident Management Team. The list and contact numbers for notification of rostered personnel are available at: The on call list is located on the MARK home page at the bottom, under Quick reference>Australia West> CMT/IMT Duty Roster. LINK to page; On Call Roster - livelink
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Figure 1:2 DLNG Incident Management Structure
Tier 1 Incident Tier 2 Incident Tier 3 Incident
IMT Activated
CMT Activated
ERT
EMERGENCY RESPONSE Operations or activities
AustraliaBU - West President
or delegate
Asia Pacific President
Asia Pacific President - Notified CM & ER Houston - Notified
GIMAT – Activated, if required
The facility where the incident occurred is responsible for initiating the emergency response reporting process.
The initial report should be from the Emergency Commander who will classify the incident (TIER 1, 2 or 3) and notify the Operations Section Chief (OSC) of the IMT.
The IC will be contacted, assess the situation and confirm or adjust the classification level in consultation with the OSC and Emergency Commander.Where it is determined that the incident is a Tier 2 incident the IC will activate the IMT. When the incident is a Tier 1 or 2 the CM will be notifiedWhere the incident may be a Tier 3 classification, the IC will immediately notify the Crisis Manager (CM).
Where it is determined that the incident is a Tier 3 classification, the CM will activate the CMT.
Crisis Manager or delegate will notify:• The ABU-West President and/or • Crisis Management and Emergency Response Houston (CM&ER) vis hotline number
INCIDENT COMMANDER
EMERGENCY EVENT
OPERATIONS SECTION
CHIEF
CMST
CM & ERHouston
TIER2 or 3
Emergency Commander
TIER1
TIER3
CRISISMANAGER
GIMAT
IMT CMT
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2. EMERGENCY RESPONSE
2.1 EMERGENCY RESPONSE PHILOSOPHY AND GUIDING PRINCIPLES
The following guiding principles are embedded in the emergency planning for the facility. These align with ConocoPhillips’ corporate emergency response principles and consistent with emergency arrangements of support organizations and stakeholders.
Comprehensive and Integrated Approach
Comprehensive by integrating all hazards identified in the Safety Case and applying a range of prevention / mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery (PPRR) measures to manage emergencies. Integrated, by developing inclusive processes with Joint Venture partners, facility staff, contractors, neighbours, government agencies and other key stakeholders involved in managing emergencies.
Emergency Response Priorities
The cascading priority system known as PEARL, People, Environment, Asset, Reputation and Livelihood will be embraced in all emergency response planning and operations. The health, safety and welfare of people will always be the highest priority.
Emergency Services Interface
Emergency plans have been developed in consultation with emergency service agencies. DLNG emergency crews will supply first response to any incident. Local emergency services will be notified and may be requested to attend and assist the DLNG Emergency Response Team.
Evacuation and Muster
There shall be adequate design elements and supporting procedures to evacuate and muster all facility occupants to a place of safety during an emergency.
Environmental Consequences
All emergency response activities shall focus on minimizing potential for environmental impact.
Production Processes during Emergencies
An emergency situation, or one that could escalate an emergency situation, will always take precedence over production. The procedure S I M S will apply. Shutdown – Processes will be shutdown to prevent incident escalation. Isolate - Product inventories to the affected area will be isolated and depressurized safely. Muster – All personnel in area will proceed to muster point. Safe Response – Any rescue or emergency response shall only be completed by trained responders when it is safe to do so.
Graduated Response
A system of graduated response is in place where additional resources and personnel are mobilised for more significant emergencies. Responsibilities and actions for emergency response personnel have been developed.
Timely Response
Response to emergency situations should be swift, there may only be a short window of opportunity to implement an effective response.
COP ABU-W embraces the philosophy of prudent over response when responding to emergencies. When dealing with an uncertain situation, it is more acceptable to scale back an initial response when the outlook improves rather than having to ramp-up later should events deteriorate.
Standing Operating Procedures
Procedures have been established for all potential emergency situations including both major incident hazards and other credible emergency situations identified during risk assessment processes.
Safety Critical Processes and Infrastructure
Infrastructure and processes critical to sustaining an effective emergency response have been identified and protected from emergency impact.
Communications Relaying information in a timely and succinct manner during an emergency will improve incident management outcomes.
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Incident Reporting and Notifications
Accurate and timely reporting notifications will be completed during an incident. This includes notification to local emergency services, internal within COP, regulators and where required, the local community.
Fire Response Philosophy
DLNG crews will provide a first-response only. The primary action is plant isolation and depressurization. Fixed protection equipment will be activated and when safe to do so, Emergency Response Team will deploy additional mobile monitors and handheld hoses to cool surrounding process infrastructure. For significant fire events, community based fire equipment and personnel will be requested to assist the facility’s Emergency Response Team
Hazardous Material Release Philosophy
DLNG emergency crews will perform any rescues of persons overcome (if safe to do so), initiate measures to contain the spread and establish decontamination processes as per Safety Data Sheet (SDS) information. Additional support from local emergency services and other support organizations will be required for the control of significant releases.
Emergency Preparedness Activities
Emergency drills, exercises, equipment checks, competency maintenance and preparedness audits are scheduled and completed to maintain emergency preparedness.
Mutual Aid assistance
Support during an emergency may be provided by other parties. These planned support arrangements are underpinned by formal agreements that detail the responsibilities and services provided. DLNG will not provide any external support that compromises our facility emergency response capability.
Offsite Emergencies
The facility’s emergency plan contains provisions for emergencies that occur off site and have the potential to affect facility operations or safety of personnel on site.
Commitment to Emergency Management Improvement
All emergency management activities will be regularly reviewed for effectiveness and after any exercise or actual emergency. Emergency plans and procedures will be amended to incorporate improvements.
2.2 EMERGENCY RESPONSE STRUCTURE
ConocoPhillips structure for emergency management and response is based on a three level graduated response, ref to Fig 2.1 ABUW emergency Management structure. Each level has its own specific purpose and function. The response objectives are as follows:
Level 1 Emergency Response Team (ERT)
The onsite response organisation responsible for physically responding to and controlling any emergency situation that develops at the Darwin LNG facility (or offsite) and has the potential to impact on operations of the facility or safety of personnel.
The Emergency Response Team’s primary objectives are to:
o Respond to and control emergencies;
o Identify emergency response priorities and develop tactical plans;
o Render personnel and facilities safe by the application of local resources;
o Integrate with local emergency service responders and support organizations as required; and
o Provide regular information updates to the IMT.
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Level 2 Incident Management Team (IMT)
The IMT will assemble in the Perth Emergency Operations Centre, and is responsible for providing advice and logistical support to the ERT and managing the operational aspects of an incident. The IMT conducts all emergency operations in accordance with the Incident Management Plan (ALL/HSE/ER/001).
The IMT primary objectives are to:
o Provide immediate tactical support to the ERT;
o Protect employees, contractors and members of the public from injury or illness as a result of an incident;
o Liaise with appropriate support agencies to assist ERT members in emergency situations;
o Develop Incident Action Plan (IAP);
o Minimise injury to people and damage to assets and the environment; and
o Provide regular information updates to the Crisis Management Team.
Level 3 Crisis Management Team (CMT)
The CMT is located in the West Perth office. The CMT is responsible for supporting IMT and has overall management of the incident from a strategic, legal, ethical and public image aspect. The CMT conducts all emergency operations in accordance with the Incident Management Plan (ALL/HSE/ER/001).
The CMT primary objectives are:
o Provide direct strategic guidance and support to the IMT as required;
o Provide assistance and support to affected personnel and families;
o Consider the strategic, legal, regulatory compliance and public image aspects of the incident;
o Attend to all public media issues;
o Develop a Crisis Management Plan
o Notify Crisis Management and Emergency Response – Houston as appropriate; and
o Assure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements in an emergency situation.
2.3 TIER LEVEL RESPONSE
The levels of response for emergency situations shall be determined in accordance with:
o The actual likely outcome of emergency situation and measurement of actual risk, and
o Potential for escalation of the emergency situation resulting in additional risks and more complex consequences
The activation and notification level of emergency response depends upon the incident classification.
Emergency incidents are classified as Tier 1, 2 or 3 according to the severity of the incident and Table 2.1 describes the incident classification and the subsequent response team(s) activation and notification requirements.
The ERT, IMT and CMT must comply with the following table in an emergency situation.
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Table 2:1 Incident Classification, Tier Activation and Notification
INCIDENT CLASSIFICATION ACTIVATE RESPONSIBLE NOTIFY
Tier 1 Is an incident: • that has not caused serious damage to
assets, the environment or injury to personnel;
• that does not threaten the safety of the facility; and
• can be managed entirely by the ERT and its resources.
• media coverage requiring a response
ERT Emergency
Commander # (EC)
IMT Operations
Section Chief (OSC)
Tier 2 Is an incident: • that exceeds Tier 1 capability; and • requires the assistance of the IMT and
external support services and/or agencies
• media coverage requiring a response Note: Even if no external assistance is required, an incident may be classified in a higher Tier if there is potential for:
• escalation of the current incident; or • damaging public image or government
relations.
EC notifies IMT OSC
IMT
IMT Incident Commander
(IC) Crisis Manager
Tier 3 Is an incident: • that exceeds Tier 2 capabilities and
resources and requires the assistance of the CMT; and
• that may attract media coverage or create public outrage and has the potential to, or does cause a major impact on ConocoPhillips worldwide.
Note: The IMT and CMT must be activated immediately.
EC
IMT
CMT
Crisis Manager
ConocoPhillips Houston Hotline – CM&ER CMST
# Notification for On-call IMT – verbal confirmation
The Emergency Commander is to contact the on call Operation Section Chief and discuss the Incident. If the OSC is unavailable or not answering, then contact the Incident Commander or Planning Section Chief or Safety Officer.
The on call list is located on the home page>Quick reference>Australia West> CMT/IMT Duty Roster. LINK to page; On Call Roster
The Crisis Manager is to be notified of all incidents for determination as to what internal and external notifications are required.
Table 2.2 provides more detailed Classification and Tier Response examples for use by the ERT, IMT and the CMT in their communications to assist in describing the event type(s) and emergency scenarios.
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Figure 2:1 ABU-W Emergency Management Structure
Emergency Response Team (ERT) responds to
emergency
TACTICAL FOCUS
Incident Management Team (IMT)
OPERATIONAL FOCUS
Crisis Management Team (CMT)
STRATEGIC FOCUS
CMST Houston During emergencies
additional COP global resources can be deployed
and integrate with the ABU’s CMT or IMT
Located at facility where emergency or event exists
Conducts actions in accord with facility Emergency Response Plan
IMT is located at BU
Supports ERT and during significant emergencies interfaces with CMT
CMT located at BU
Established during significant emergency situations to manage the strategic consequences of the emergency
Tier 3Emergency
Tier 2Emergency
Tier 1Emergency
NT Fire and Rescue ServiceNT Police
NT ambulance service
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Table 2:2 Emergency Classification/Tier Response Examples
TIER 1 TIER 2 TIER 3 TYPES OF EMERGENCIES
A Tier 1 incident is an incident which does not threaten the safety of the facility and has not caused severe injury to personnel or damage to assets or the environment.
The incident can be managed by the ERT and requires notification to the Operations Section Chief. Tier 1 incidents may include but are not limited to:
• Is an incident that exceeds Tier 1 capability; and
• Requires the assistance of the IMT and external support services and/or agencies
Tier 2 incidents may include but are not limited to:
• Is a severe incident which exceeds Tier 2 capabilities and resources and requires the assistance of the CMT
• Is an incident which may attract media coverage or create public outrage and has the potential to, or does cause a major impact on ConocoPhillips worldwide.
The IMT and CMT must be activated immediately. Tier 3 incidents may include but are not limited to:
MEDICAL Non urgent Medivac • Serious casualties or illness
• Multiple casualties • Urgent Medivac - Ref to Document
DLNG/HSE/BDG/002
Fatalities - Ref to Document DLNG/HSE/BDG/002
VESSEL/ FACILITY
Person overboard and recovered safely • Overdue vessel and no communications established
• Evacuation • Person overboard and missing
• Collision or vessel loss • Bomb threat • Major gas leak
FIRE • Near miss situation where possible fire or
explosion could have occurred • Minor fire
Major fire or explosion Large uncontrolled fire with escalation possibility
ENVIRONMENT
• Release of any volume of contaminants 1to on-site waters or land that can be controlled and managed with minimal manual means e.g. booming, absorption, manual excavation, portable bunding by the DLNG ERT.
• Release of any volume of contaminants to off-shore water or land that can be controlled and managed not requiring the use of vessel in response and with minimal manual means i.e. marine boom, absorption etc.
• A spill that poses a risk of interaction with environmentally/socially sensitive areas as indicated by modelling of credible spill scenarios.
• A spill where the off-site response assistance is required, including IMT and AMOSC support.
• A spill that poses significant risk of interaction with environmentally/socially sensitive areas as indicated by modelling of credible spill scenarios.
• Spills of such a magnitude that assistance on a national scale is required.
• Full national or international response and support required. Government Agency to
• manage with COP and Industry Assistance (AMOSC)
1 [Contaminants defined as a release of anything other than clean storm water, COP Environmental Advisers must be consulted.]
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WEATHER • Cyclone and severe weather events
preparations have required TIEDOWN processes to be initiated. ERT will form.
• Minor storm damage at the facility
• IMT will be briefed when Cyclone preparations and severe weather events have required SHELTER processes to be initiated. IMT will form when damage is reported to assist ERT.
There is significant damage to asset and business operations may be affected.
SECURITY ISSUES
• Known activities near facility / lease • Potential civil unrest • Attempt to cause damage or sabotage
• Attempt illegal entry to facilities • Deliberate damage to facilities • Detainment or arrest • Physical forced entry into office or facility
areas to cause disruption
• Boarding of vessel/entry to facilities • Threat to kidnap or extortion • Kidnapping of personnel from vessel /
facilities • Possible industrial espionage
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2.4 ASSESSMENT OF POTENTIAL FOR EMERGENCY TO RESULT IN OFF-SITE IMPACTS
In their initial assessment of the incident, the Emergency Commander will need to consider the potential for the incident to escalate. This analysis shall include whether the consequences of the current emergency could extend to involve the entire site (facility) or potentially result in offsite impacts to adjoining locations.
The Emergency Commander must include this information in the initial notification to local emergency services. This assessment will assist the emergency service agencies determine the resources they could mobilise to supplement the COP emergency response if necessary.
When situations with potential for offsite impacts are identified, the Emergency Commander shall also communicate this potential risk to adjacent industries on Middle Arm peninsular. Communication protocols are in place.
So there is a common understanding between response organizations, the terminology in Table 2.3 should be used to classify the potential for spread of incident consequences. A classification using the terminology below shall be included in the initial notification to emergency services. Further information on notification processes for emergency services in contained at Section 2.5.
Table 2:3 Assessment of Off-Site Impacts
LOCAL SITE EXTERNAL (OFFSITE)
An emergency where the impacts on people, property and the environment: • are expected to be confined
to a specific location within the facility and no escalation is expected
An emergency where the impacts on people, property and the environment: • are expected to spread to or
affect all parts of the facility, but not off-site
An emergency where the impacts on people, property and the environment: • are expected to impact both
within the facility and beyond the boundary of the facility
Emergency Services MAY BE REQUIRED
Emergency Services SHOULD BE REQUIRED
Emergency Services WILL BE REQUIRED
Examples: • small leak in non-production
area • leaking flange or seal • small fire in a non-production
area • Typically, a COP Tier 1
incident
Examples: • tank or bund fire • pipe rupture • significant loss of containment
of hazardous substances where external support is required
Examples: • a bomb threat • large tank bund fire • BLEVE of large liquefied gas
storage • toxic gas release • marine incident
2.5 EMERGENCY RESPONSE COMMUNICATIONS PROCESS
Any individual at the DLNG facility is responsible for reporting an emergency situation they encounter. An emergency response can be initiated by radio, by dialling 88 on any plant telephone, or by dialling (0) 8919 1580 which is the emergency phone in the Central Control Room. The initial report should be directed to the Operations Supervisor who will assume the role of Emergency Commander. After considering the situation, the Emergency Commander will direct the Control Room Supervisor to mobilise ERT personnel as appropriate to the emergency situation.
The Emergency Commander will notify the ConocoPhillips’ Operations Section Chief who will then activate the ConocoPhillips emergency communication and call out process deemed necessary for the emergency scenario. Refer Figure 1.1
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The CCR Operator will immediately notify the Bayu-Undan offshore Central Control Room of any emergency event that could have impact on their operations.
When the IMT Operations Section Chief receives notification from the Emergency Commander that an emergency event has occurred, the emergency notification process will be followed as detailed in Figure 1.1 and Figure1.2 at the beginning of this document. Should personnel with positions in the emergency response system not be available, alternates have been identified to cover these positions. These personnel are appropriately trained and fully understand their roles and responsibilities for the emergency position.
Notifications or requests for assistance to external organisations will be completed in alignment with the documented processes in this plan. More information on external assistance processes in contained at Section 2.9 and community information communication processes during a significant incident at Section 6.3
2.6 NORTHERN TERRITORY POLICE FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES NOTIFICATIONS
The Northern Territory Police, Fire and Emergency Services (NTPFES) has legislated responsibilities to protect persons, property and the environment from fire (structural and vegetation), hazardous materials emergencies and release persons trapped in vehicles or structures. The NT Police have the legislated role for coordinating any major incident in the NT. The interagency response will be coordinated from the Emergency Operations Centre at Berrimah Police Centre.
The DLNG facility shall notify the NTPFES of all confirmed fires and hazardous material spillages which occur on the facility. For minor incidents which have been assessed as having a LOCAL impact only within the capability of the ERT, (confined to a specific location within the facility and no escalation is expected), see Table 2.3, NTPFES notification will be via non-emergency telephone number (08) 8922 1583 (NTPFES Communications Centre).
NTPFES will be contacted by 000 when either of the following occurs:
• The DLNG Emergency Commander assesses an incident will have SITE impacts (incident impacts are expected to spread to or affect all parts of the facility, but not off-site) or EXTERNAL–OFFSITE (impacts are expected to impact both within the facility and beyond the boundary of the facility see Table 2.3; or
• The DLNG Emergency Commander determines that NTPFES support will be required to control the emergency.
The NTFRS will assess all information they receive from the DLNG facility and may attend any incident. Depending on circumstances, the NTFRS could deploy their mobile command vehicle to the DLNG facility or establish an IMT at Berrimah Fire Station to support their deployment.
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2.7 ERT ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Figure 2:2 DLNG Emergency Response Team Structure
Emergency Commander
Emergency Commander
Emergency Coordinator
Control Room Supervisor
Communications Officer
Incident Recorder
On-Scene Coordinator
Emergency Team Lead
Emergency Services Leader
Medic /Paramedic / OFA
First Aiders / Stretcher Bearers
EmergencyResponse
Team
Emergency Service
Responders
Control Room
Operator Site Security
The structure of the DLNG ERT is displayed in Figure 2.2.
The Emergency Commander can alter this structure to suit specific incident needs and priorities to maintain safe operations during the emergency situation.
Emergency Control Team
The Emergency Control Room Team gathers and updates essential information on the current status of the situation. When clearly presented this information assists the Emergency Commander to analyse the situation and evaluate priorities.
Dayshift Emergency Control Team personnel:
o Emergency Commander
o Emergency Coordinator
o Control Room Supervisor
o Incident Recorder
o Communications Officer
o On-Scene Coordinator
o Emergency Team Leader
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After hours Emergency Control Team personnel:
o Emergency Commander
o Control room Supervisor
o On-Scene Coordinator
o Emergency Team Leader
o Incident Recorder
Note: Callouts will be initiated to fill vacant positions after hours.
The Emergency Commander will rely on information from the CCR control monitoring systems when developing incident containment and control tactics to conduct emergency operations safely.
The On-Scene Coordinator will manage scene operations and direct Emergency Response Team (ERT). The Emergency Coordinator will give the On-Scene Coordinator an initial briefing which will include a safe route to approach the emergency scene in the event of a loss of containment. The On-Scene Coordinator will then establish a Forward Command Point, monitor site safety and remain in constant communication with the Emergency Commander and ERT.
ERT will undertake incident containment actions at the emergency scene when it is safe to do so. A minimum of one emergency team consisting of a Team Leader and five members will be available on a 24/7 basis. Additional emergency team members may be available dependant on facility staffing levels.
In the event that local emergency service agencies mobilise response teams to DLNG, a unified incident management structure will be established. Further information is available in Section 2.9.
Checklists for defined events that could occur at the facility have been developed and located at Section 9. Each event checklist is based on the following roles and responsibilities.
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Emergency Commander (EC)
The Emergency Commander is the Person in Charge (PIC) of emergency response and operates from the Central Control Room at the Darwin LNG facility and has the following responsibilities:
o Verify all personnel are accounted for
o Have a thorough understanding of Roles & Responsibilities within the Emergency Response Team
o Initiate the emergency communication process
o Notify the local emergency services Darwin Port (where appropriate)
o Assess the potential for escalation and offsite impacts
o Communicates any risk for offsite impacts to adjacent sites
o Monitors operations so that personnel are not exposed to unnecessary risk
o Verify that applicable procedures are consulted and followed
o Provide leadership and be able to competently assess the emergency situation
o Formulate and follow strategic plans to deal successfully with the emergency
o Maintain information flow between the IMT and the Emergency Response Team
o Liaise directly with emergency services team leader when external responders are deployed
o Use the public address and associated communication systems to frequently and effectively reassure personnel at Muster Points who are not directly involved in the emergency
o Coordinate operations, resources and activities, including isolations or shutdown of plant and equipment as the situation demands
o Handover ‘incident control function’ to emergency services leader where required. Continue to provide advice.
o Update the DLNG 1800 Hotline as required
o Verify an accurate chronological record of events is maintained
o Declare the end of the emergency in consultation with Emergency Coordinator, On-Scene Coordinator and IMT
Emergency Coordinator (ECor)
The Emergency Coordinator assists the Emergency Commander with communications and collating the overall muster check and then the deployment of resources as required. The Emergency Coordinator has the following responsibilities:
o Verifies all personnel within the emergency affected area are accounted for and information relayed to the Emergency Commander
o Relay relevant information to the Emergency Commander as required
o Assist the Emergency Commander in formulating an overall incident response tactical strategy
o Provide back-up for the On-Scene Coordinator
o Carry out instructions as delegated from the Emergency Commander
o Monitors casualty management so they receive adequate attention and arrange for additional help if required
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o Relay relevant information to the On-Scene Coordinator as required
o Provide specific equipment related information to the On-Scene Coordinator
o Coordinates movement of personnel from muster points
o Use the public address and associated communication systems to frequently and effectively reassure personnel at Muster Points who are not directly involved in the emergency
o Verifies resource deployment from Muster Points to the incident site as and when instructed
o Assist the Incident Recorder in capturing all relevant information as the incident progresses
o Verify that a chronological record of events is maintained
o Responsible for the correct procedural activities during an incident by referring to the Emergency Response Plan and response plan checklists
Control Room Supervisor (CRS)
The Control Room Operator monitors the control panels and will take any action deemed necessary to safeguard personnel, the environment and plant equipment. The Control Room Operator has the following responsibilities:
o Raise the alarm and mobilise the Emergency Response Team
o Take process related actions via DCS and site communications as required
o Make the appropriate Public Address announcement – as per emergency procedures
o Inform the Bayu-Undan CPP CCR immediately
o Assist the Emergency Commander in formulating an overall strategic plan
o Check and monitor facility status – action as necessary
o Relay relevant information to the On-Scene Coordinator and Emergency Commander
o Establish an initial log of events and transfer information accurately to the Incident Recorder when appropriate
Incident Recorder (IR)
The Incident Recorder uses information boards to clearly record relevant information including the status of personnel and casualties. The purpose of this board is to record the major elements of the emergency assisting the Emergency Commander to accurately evaluate the situation. The Incident Recorder has the following responsibilities:
o Maintain an accurate chronological record of events
o Record weather information, e.g. wind speed and direction
o Create an accurate visual impression of the incident
o Prompt the Emergency Commander for regular Public Address announcements
o Display casualty status and muster numbers at each muster point
o Record Logistics movements
o Visually display emergency plan priorities as outlined by Emergency Commander
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Communications Officer (CO)
The Communications Officer establishes and maintains communications as directed by the Emergency Commander. The Communications Officer has the following responsibilities:
o Verifies all personnel within the emergency affected area are accounted for and information relayed to the Emergency Commander
o Maintain a log of communications and pass this to the Incident Recorder for marking on the events board as required
o Communicate with offshore facilities
o Communicate with marine vessels
o Maintains contact with site security
o Make fax transmissions
o Report muster information to the Emergency Coordinator
o Direct Muster Checkers on instructions from the Emergency Coordinator
o Organise deployment of personnel resources from Muster Points as directed
o Record personnel movements from Muster Points throughout the emergency
o Provide back-up for the Control Room Operator as required
o Liaise with the Guard House to identify and record external response agency resources
On-Scene Coordinator (OSC)
The On-Scene Coordinator is in charge of search and rescue, firefighting operations and other incident site containment activities. The On-Scene Coordinator has the following responsibilities:
o Receive initial briefing from the Emergency Commander Evaluate the situation
o Consider safety factors, identify hazards and minimise risks to personnel
o Establish Forward Command Point
o Set objectives and plan tactics using emergency response procedures
o Exercise command and control of all operations at the incident site
o Provide leadership and guidance to the Emergency Team Leader
o Clearly communicate the incident needs
o Effectively deploy resources
o Verify sufficient back-up personnel are available for response if required
o Liaise and assist with equipment and resources to external emergency services upon arrival to site
o If emergency service response crews are mobilised, liaise directly with emergency services scene commander
o If ‘Incident Control’ function is transferred to emergency services, work alongside emergency services’ scene commander to provide hazard advice
o Facilitate and document post-incident debrief
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Emergency Team Leader (ETL)
The Emergency Team Leader is in charge of the Emergency Response Team. The Emergency Team Leader responds to an emergency situation in a planned and structured approach and has the following responsibilities:
o Provide back-up for the On-Scene Coordinator
o Assist the On-Scene Coordinator in determining objectives and tactics to respond to the incident
o Monitor Emergency Response team on site during incident and ensure their safety is not compromised
o Report initially to the Emergency Coordinator for muster check of Emergency Response Team
o Carry out instructions from the On-Scene Coordinator
o Direct the Emergency Response Team using the following principles:
ο Undertake Rescue Operations (when it is safe to do so)
ο Protect adjacent areas to reduce spread (exposure protection)
ο Contain incident to origin point
ο Establish control of incident and render operations safe
ο Protecting undamaged equipment from subsequent heat, smoke, water or hydrocarbon product damage
ο Initiate recovery measures and prevent incident reoccurrence
Emergency Response Team (ERT)
The Emergency Response Team is made up of a mixture of operators at DLNG. These personnel have received training in:
o Firefighting Operations
o Breathing Apparatus Procedures
o First Aid techniques
o Working at heights
o Confined Space Entry
o Basic Rescue Techniques
o Hazardous Material operations (spills)
The Emergency Response Team has the following responsibilities:
o Follows directions given by the Emergency Team Leader
o Responds to emergencies to extinguish fires, contain spills, stop releases or any other emergency situation that may arise which places people, property or the environment at risk
o Conduct Search and Rescue operations (when safe to do so)
o Muster in the Fire Station, dress in firefighting PPE, prepare fire appliances and equipment for deployment, and standby to receive further instructions from the On-Scene Coordinator
o Conduct all emergency activities in as safe a manner as possible
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All radio communications will be via the emergency response channel unless otherwise advised during the incident.
Medic
The paramedic or nurse, or in their absence the Occupational First Aider from Security, shall assume the role of Medic. The Medic provides treatment to any casualties in the Site First Aid Centre (FAC) or if the situation demands, at the incident scene. When necessary the Medic may call on a team of Medic Assistants and Stretcher Bearers via the On-Scene Coordinator. The Medic has the following responsibilities:
o Provide medical assessment and treatment, and in the case of a Multiple Casualty Incident undertake triage assessment
o Conduct safe removal of casualties from the incident scene, maintain basic life support and administer medical care
o Call for Medic Assistants if required
o Liaise with off-site medical personnel as appropriate
o Provide notification to receiving medical facility
o Provide patient escort to hospital, if required
o Determine the need and request external assistance via the On-Scene Coordinator
o Coordinate transport of casualties to appropriate facility via the On-Scene Coordinator
o Prepare casualties for transportation to hospital
o Maintain familiarity and maintenance of medical equipment available on site
o Initiate multi-casualty emergency response plan (A Multiple Casualty Incident (MCI) is classified as an incident that involves more than one person requiring medical evacuation or referral)
Medic Assistants – Site Security
Medic Assistants are designated personnel who are competent Occupational First Aid (OFA) responders. The primary role of the Medic Assistants (OFA) is to assist the Medic in carrying out first aid duties in the event of casualties, and assume first aid duties when Medic not on site (night shift) and in the case of the Medic being injured or missing.
Site Security
Security Officers communicates directly with the Communications Officer in the CCR in regard to security breaches at DLNG facility. When a security breach threatens (or have potential to threaten) the marine operational areas of the facility, Security Officers are to notify Communication officer in the CCR of the event and request that the Port Facility Security Officer (PFSO) is advised. Security Officers also passes on information relating to movements of external agency resources and personnel to the Communications Officer.
The OFA Security officer will attend the medical centre as soon as they are released from the initial security duties. If the OFA security officer is the only person available at the guard house for an extend period (more than 10 mins) they will contact the CCR to advise them of the situation and respond as requested.
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2.8 AFTER HOURS EMERGENCY STAFFING
The facility operates continuous 24-hour operation. Some ERT positions will not be available immediately outside administration hours. To effectively meet emergency requirements out of administration hours, the following ERT roles have expanded duties until the arrival of additional personnel. These are:
o Emergency Commander
o Control Room Operator
o On-Scene Coordinator
The Emergency Commander and On-Scene Coordinator will share the Emergency Coordinator’s role until back-up arrives on scene.
The Control Room Supervisor will share the Communications Officer’s role, Incident Recorder’s role and Control Room Operator’s role until back-up arrives on scene.
The overall strategy for incident containment may need to be adjusted by the Emergency Commander to reflect available personnel numbers.
Note: The Operations Supervisor may make discretionary changes to personnel positions as deemed appropriate at the commencement of their shift
2.9 EXTERNAL ASSISTANCE
Response to significant emergency events will involve assistance from external organisations including community emergency services.
The Emergency Commander will authorize any request for external support. Requests should be completed as soon as practicable so logistical arrangements can be made to facilitate timely response of equipment and personnel. It is envisaged that initial requests for local support will be undertaken by the ERT with the IMT in Perth completing any subsequent requests or support from agencies or resources located outside Darwin.
COP have worked with emergency service agencies to develop Local Action Plans that capture information to familiarize their agency response teams with facility layout, infrastructure, protection systems and hazards when requested by emergency service agencies.
During an incident requiring the deployment of external agencies and support resources to the facility, the following will apply:
• A safe working environment will be afforded to all personnel.
• A unified incident management structure will be implemented. This will involve one person performing the incident control function, the Incident Controller.
• The Incident Control function will either be performed by the COP DLNG Emergency Commander or the senior representative mobilised to the facility from the agency that has statutory responsibility for that hazard.
• Any transfer of Incident Control function will be completed in a consultative manner as a result of:
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COP requesting the emergency services agency to undertake the Incident Control function.
The emergency service agency has determined that it is necessary for the agency to assume the Incident Control function so emergency operations can be completed safely in accordance with their statutory responsibilities.
• All emergency response actions at the facility will be coordinated and approved by the Incident Controller. A single integrated tactical plan will be developed so all emergency response operations are aligned. These integrated actions will be communicated through the respective incident command structures.
• Emergency service agency response crews will be commanded by their own Team Leader.
• To support the unified incident management structure, the organisation who is undertaking the Incident Control function will also provide the On-Scene Management function to monitor scene safety and direct the Emergency Response Team. When the On-Scene management function is to be completed by an emergency service agency representative, the COP On-Scene Coordinator will be alongside to provide guidance on inherent hazards and facility systems to maintain safe working operations.
• All welfare needs will be supplied by DLNG facility.
• The DLNG Guard House will be the designated staging area for all external response personnel.
• All external emergency response team leaders and support personnel mobilised to DLNG will be required to complete a coloured attendance card when entering the facility to record vehicle and personnel details so resource disposition can be accurately tracked. The Guard House will communicate this information to the ERT Incident Recorder in the CCR.
• All external response personnel will be given a briefing which will include hazards present, safe working practices and incident response priorities. External response teams will be escorted to the Forward Control Point for deployment tasking and provided with site radios for emergency communications.
• External crews will be involved in a site debrief before they are released and the agency will be invited to participate in the post incident review.
• When local emergency service crews are deployed to the DLNG facility, the NTPFES may establish an interagency incident coordination group at the Emergency Operations Centre at Berrimah Police Centre to support their resources, COP will make available a senior representative to attend. This liaison officer will provide a direct link to the DLNG ERT and the COP Incident Management Team in Perth.
This position will have the following responsibilities:
Provide high level liaison to align operational COP and emergency service agency operational responses;
Liaises with COP Emergency Commander and IMT; If required, liaise with COP Public Information Officer to develop COP content for
community alerts; and Provides incident briefings as required.
Figure 2.4 illustrates the unified incident management structure that will be implemented when local emergency service crews are deployed to DLNG to supplement COP emergency response.
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2.9.1 Unified Incident Management Processes
The unified incident management arrangements that are implemented at any significant emergency situation at DLNG when an agency(s) mobilises personnel to control an emergency situation have been agreed by all agencies.
The concepts are aligned to the principles of the Australasian Inter-Service Incident Management System (AIIMS) which is used by a number of emergency service agencies. Central to this integration is the development of a common plan articulating the objectives and strategies to manage the emergency situation safely.
Consistent with AIIMS principles, the DLNG Unified Incident Management arrangements:
• are flexible, adaptable and scalable to the incident; • establishes a Unity of Control so all response elements are integrated; • uses jointly developed Management by Objectives to integrate incident management
actions across organisations; • are based on functional management with roles, responsibilities and lines of
communications clearly defined; • embraces Span of Control so personnel can effectively manage their allocated
responsibilities when incident complexity increases; and • can deliver effective command, control and coordination across the emergency situation.
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Figure 2:3 Unified Incident Management Structure
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3. FACILITY DESCRIPTION
3.1 SITE LOCATION
The DLNG facility is situated close to the city of Darwin on the north-western coast of Australia at the end of Wickham Point Road on the Middle Arm Peninsula. Wickham Point is located 6 km southeast of Darwin across the harbour on the undeveloped Middle Arm Peninsula and 45 km by road from Darwin through Palmerston by way of the access road to Channel Island gas fired power station. The site area is approximately 65 hectares.
A loading jetty on the western side of Middle Arm Peninsular provides marine access to LNG export tankers and other support vessels.
The coordinates of the DLNG facility are Latitude 12°31’13.81”S and Longitude 130°52’15.41”E. A facility location map can be seen in Figure 3.1.
Figure 3:1 DLNG facility location
3.2 LANDUSE ADJOINING THE FACILITY
The facility is surrounded on three sides by bushland including Mangrove areas within the Darwin Harbour. An LNG facility to be operated by INPEX is under construction on land to the south-east. The INPEX Export Pipe line is located to the WEST of the BU/DLNG export pipeline in the Harbour and make land fall approximately 1km south of DLNG facility. The INPEX export pipeline follows the west side of Wickham point road and cross over to the INPEX facility near the INPEX access road. The Channel Island Power Station is located to the south-west.
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No residential development is permitted on Wickham Point. The closest residential locations to the facility are the City of Darwin (7.5 Km to the north over the harbour) and the Palmerston area (10-12 km to the east).
The plant has been designed to cope with the following extreme environmental conditions:
• Strong winds; • Flooding (and tsunamis); • Earthquakes; • Bushfires; and • Lightning.
3.3 STAFFING PROFILE
The facility operates 24 hours per day, 7 days a week with 130 day-shift and 17 night-shift personnel. This can increase up to 350 day-shift and 150 night-shift personnel to complete maintenance work during certain shut-down periods.
Contractors will be present on site to complete work as required. All contractors are required to complete site inductions which include information on facility safety protocols, muster and evacuation processes and emergency response arrangements.
Visitors to the facility (those who have not completed a site induction) will be escorted at all times while they at the facility and will proceed to evacuation and muster points with their site host.
Personnel with disabilities may be on-site, but can enter the administration / warehouse area as employees, contractors or visitors. If during any site induction, a person is identified as being unable to meet site and evacuation procedures because of a disability, specific arrangements will be made for that individual to maintain their safety during an emergency situation.
Only minimal crew are present on site after normal business hours. Emergency team composition and response procedures are based on staffs that are available to respond at all times. Some positions in the ERT will be filled by staff recalled for significant emergencies. See Section 2.8. There may be further staff deployed to support an emergency response.
3.4 FACILITY LAYOUT
The principal LNG plant facilities are: a single LNG process train, one LNG Storage tank, a LNG loading jetty, ground and elevated flares, refrigerant storage vessels, boil-off gas compression, a remote impoundment basin, a utilities area, a control room and administration buildings. Space is available for future expansion. A facility layout plan can be seen in Figure 3.2. A larger more detailed site layout plan is located at Appendix A.
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Figure 3:2 DLNG Site Layout
3.4.1 Process Plant
The LNG Plant incorporates a single process train, occupying a plot measuring approximately 100 m x 250 m to produce LNG. The LNG process plant receives feed gas from the Bayu-Undan to Darwin Export Pipeline operated by ConocoPhillips. (Area 1 Figure 3.2)
The principal process units in the LNG train are: CO2 removal, dehydration and mercury removal, and liquefaction.
The proprietary ConocoPhillips Optimised Cascade Liquefaction technology is used as the basis of the process.
Inlet Gas Separation, CO2 Removal & MDEA Regeneration
The feed gas (primarily Methane CH4) arrives from the Bayu-Undan platform via a 500 km 26-inch sub-sea pipeline which comes onshore south of the jetty and connects to the inlet receiver which incorporates a Pig receiver. Feed gas passes through an inlet separator to remove any liquids that may be present. The gas is then processed through an activated Methyldiethanolamine (MDEA) gas treating system to remove the carbon dioxide (below 100 ppm), and any trace amounts of sulphur components that may be contained in the gas.
Dehydration and Mercury Removal
Treated gas from the MDEA system is air cooled and subsequently chilled to around 18ºC via high stage propane refrigeration where water and hydrocarbon liquids condense. The chilled gas is dried in a three-bed molecular sieve system to remove any final traces of water. The dry gas is further processed through a two bed activated carbon system to remove any mercury that may be found in the feed gas. The molecular sieve beds are regenerated with hot dry gas, which is heated in the waste heat recovery units in the gas turbine exhausts.
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Liquefaction
The dry, mercury free gas is subsequently fed to the refrigeration system where it is liquefied as the LNG product. The refrigeration or liquefaction system utilises the proprietary ConocoPhillips Optimised Cascade Liquefaction LNG Process.
Liquefaction reduces the volume to approximately 1/600 of its original gas volume, allowing it to be shipped and stored safely and economically. During liquefaction gas is cooled to approximately −1600 C and poses a significant cryogenic hazard.
There are three refrigeration services; propane, ethylene, and methane, which are optimally cascaded to maximise LNG production by utilising the maximum available horsepower of the gas turbine drivers. Propane refrigeration is cascaded to condense ethylene, and ethylene refrigeration is cascaded to condense inlet gas and recycled methane flash gas. Each of the three refrigeration systems uses two 50 percent capacity compressors driven by gas turbines.
Heavies Removal & NGL Recovery
Cryogenic distillation facilities are provided to remove most aromatic hydrocarbons, or NGLs, in the feed gas. This is accomplished by processing the feed gas at an optimum thermal condition during its cooling and condensing trip through the refrigeration system. The NGLs recovered are stabilised and then stored on site for use as a process fuel or sold to local markets. (NGL Storage and take-off Area 2 in Figure 3.2)
3.4.2 Utilities Description
Generally, the LNG facility is self-sufficient as far as utilities are concerned. Most of the utilities consumed in the LNG facility are produced within the limits of the plant. Likewise, most of the waste produced in the LNG facility is treated within the limits of the plant. Water is the main imported utility.
The Flare and Relief System (Area 3 in Figure 3.2) disposes of hydrocarbons and emergency vents from the process units. The system is composed of several parts; a wet flare to collect and burn streams which may contain water vapour or liquid hydrocarbons, a dry flare to collect and burn streams which could be too cold to combine with streams that contain moisture, and a marine vent to dispose of excess methane vapour from the storage and loading system.
The Refrigerant Storage System (Area 4 in Figure 3.2) provides storage volume for refrigerant make-up to the process as well as de-inventory volume for the process loop during maintenance.
Miscellaneous Storage is provided for several other fluids used by or available to the process. Diesel fuel, lube oil and cooling water are used for operating the process equipment.
A two pressure level Fuel Gas System is provided to supply the high pressure users such as the refrigerant turbines and power turbines and the low pressure users such as the fired heaters and flares.
Power Generation (Area 5 in Figure 3.2) The plant power requirements are met by onsite utilising five (5) “gas turbine” driven generators. Four (4) are required for the expected plant load, the fifth is required during ship loading. A diesel driven black start generator is provided with enough power to start up one of the five turbine generators in addition for supplying other emergency power. This additional power is enough for a safe and orderly shutdown and operation of critical utilities as well as for bringing the facility back on-line.
External power is supplied by high voltage power lines on Wickham Road. Installed during the construction phase, some non-operational functions on the site are powered from this external source. The power supply follows the east and north boundaries of the facility and feeds into a transformer / electrical switchboard. Isolation point is a pole fuse located east of the Guardhouse.
The Fire and Safety System is a comprehensive system comprising of several main components. The primary system is the firewater system which includes water storage, a pumping facility and an underground distribution loop. The distribution includes hydrants, monitors, hose reels, deluge
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systems and sprinkler system. Portable hi-expansion foam generators for the LNG impoundment area are provided. Combustible gas and hazardous gas detection systems as well as low temperature detectors are incorporated into the layout design to facilitate rapid response to any uncontrolled release of dangerous materials.
The plant layout philosophy maximises the use of passive protection in the form of equipment spacing and drainage of possible liquid spillages away from critical equipment. Active measures such as fire and gas detection, a fire water system and over-pressure protection have been included in the design. Mobile equipment throughout the facility for ERT use will complement fixed protection systems.
A Steam System is used as the heating medium for the amine system. This is a closed loop circulation system with waste heat recovery systems on four of the refrigerant gas turbines exhaust stacks providing the necessary heat. A standby boiler is also available for back-up steam generation if required.
Compressed air is supplied from two motor driven air compressors and an emergency diesel driven compressor. The air is cooled and dried to a -40°C dewpoint.
Nitrogen is provided (99.95% pure) from a package unit which includes a pressure swing absorption (PSA) production unit with independent liquid nitrogen storage and vaporisation for header pressure maintenance.
Water System
Fresh Water Fresh/Potable Water from NT Power and Water (PAWA) via a 10-inch pipeline on Wickham Point Road. Isolation point is on the south-west side of the gate house.
Drinking Water Treatment of fresh water
Fire Water Supplied from fresh water system
Waste Water
The facility includes Effluent Treatment (Area 6 in Figure 3.2) which treats the waste liquid streams to acceptable standards. The streams include sanitary waste and waste oil.
The LNG process area has a paved drainage system to remove any spill as quickly as possible in order to minimise heat flux damage to equipment if an ignition occurs. Two drainage sumps are included in the design – one for the process area and a second for the LNG tank pump out.
Any effluent from the process area drains, KO drums or potentially contaminated storm water is routed to the CPI oil / water separator for onsite processing. Potentially contaminated storm water run-off from the LNG processing area is collected via concrete lined ditches in the Process Area Spill Containment Sump (PASCS). This is sufficient to contain a maximum 10 minute LNG leak from the LNG pumps in the process area that export LNG to the LNG Tank and from one export pump at full capacity. These spill sumps ensure that any spills are contained and that the escalation risk is minimised in the event of a leak. The CPI oil/ water separator itself is contained in containment tanks and concrete bunding to contain any possible oil spill.
3.4.3 LNG Storage & Loading
LNG is stored in a conventional double containment storage tank of 188,000 m3 capacity. The tank has an inner container fabricated from 9 % Ni-steel surrounded by approximately 1 metre of perlite insulation, contained within an outer carbon steel shell. The outermost shell is constructed of pre-stressed concrete wall. A small air gap is maintained between the carbon steel shell and the concrete wall. The inner tank contains the LNG product at its boiling point of -161°C at a pressure slightly above ambient.
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No refrigeration is provided, and heat leakage (minimised by insulation) produces a small amount of boil-off gas which is compressed by the Boil Off Gas Compressors and returned to the plant.
LNG is held in the storage tank until (Area 7 Figure 3.2) it is transferred to the jetty for loading into marine carriers for export. The LNG is pumped from the tank via pipe work connections through the roofs using eight in-tank pumps to obviate the need for any sidewall penetrations.
LNG Loading System
Loading Design Piled trestle/bellows/single platform
LNG Loading Rate 10,000 m3/hr
Loading Arms 2 for LNG, 1 for Vapour
Loading Line Length 1.3 km (shore to ship)
LNG Tanker
Min/Max 85,000 m3 / 145,000 m3
Fill Time Approximately 14 hours
Turnaround Time 24-26 hours
3.4.4 LNG Export
LNG is exported from the tank by pumping through a cryogenic pipeline to a loading jetty (Area 8 in Figure 3.2). LNG is transferred by in-tank pumps from the storage tanks during ship loading at a total rate of approximately 10,000 m3/hr. The capacity of a LNG ship will be up to approximately 174,000 m3. Each loading operation is completed within approximately 14-18 hrs. LNG contained in the ship’s cargo tanks is held under similar conditions to the on-site storage tank.
The LNG jetty comprises a trestle nominally 1.3 km long with a conventional ‘T’ head, supported on an open piled structure. The transfer pipeline is cooled using LNG prior to each ship’s arrival. Two liquid loading arms are used to transfer LNG to the ship. A separate transfer arm conveys vapour produced in loading to the shore based recovery system. The transfer arms are equipped with suitable couplings to allow disconnection in an emergency. Mooring dolphins are used to secure the LNG carriers, which berth starboard side in order to facilitate emergency departures. Tugs are used whenever a LNG carrier is berthed. Ships will call at intervals of about eight days, depending upon ship capacity and scheduling.
Safety considerations are paramount in the design and operation of the LNG loading jetty and in ship handling procedures and Table 3.1. Ship and shore safety systems are checked before each loading operation, and the plant and ship loading shutdown (SDL) systems are hard wired and linked together. Intrinsically safe radios, and a back-up telephone link, are used for communications between a berthed carrier and the jetty, and VHF radio when the ship is off-shore.
Table 3.1 - DLNG Jetty load ratings
Maximum vehicle weight on jetty - all inclusive 44 000kg
Maximum crane load 11 000kg
Maximum load on concrete 11 000kg
Maximum load on grating 200kg
Note; any loads greater than these shall be referred to the Site Engineer
Foam pumper – can access the DLNG Jetty Firefighting Pumper – exceeds the weight requirement for the DLNG Jetty.
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3.4.5 Control and Shutdown Systems
An integrated control and safety system provides electronic control, remote monitoring of equipment from the CCR to provide safe and reliable LNG plant operation over the wide range of normal and outside normal operating parameters. Many of these processes are sensor driven and require little operator intervention.
If a major incident hazard or event were to occur, the following actions typically would be initiated by the safety systems described below:
• isolation of plant inventories, • deinventory of the source(s), • activation of fixed firewater systems
There are two levels of shutdown, the first level is a Process Shutdown and if required, a second deeper Emergency Shutdown that completely shuts down that entire area of the facility.
Process Shutdown
A process shutdown will be initiated when specific process conditions reach a predetermined upper or lower limit and act to bring the plant to a safe state from which it can be safely and readily restarted once the problem is resolved. Process shutdowns are provided for the Gas Inlet facility, Train 1 (shutdown plant –SDP), LNG Loading (shutdown loading –SDL) and the power generation facility (shutdown generation – SDG).
In general, a process shutdown will put the particular operation into recycle (where applicable) and close feed inlets. For example, an SDP within Train 1 will shutdown the feed gas and put the compressors into recycle and in the LNG loading area, SDL will close the valves at the jetty and shut down the LNG load out pumps.
Emergency Shutdown (ESD)
An ESD will initiate the same actions as a process shutdown with additional actions taken to completely shutdown the relevant facility. For example, an ESDP (Plant) will shut additional valves and trip the compressors.
Plant Emergency Shut Down (ESDP)
The ESDP stops the entire plant and blocks in major gas and liquid inventories. Any Overpressure will still be controlled via relief valves relieving to flare system, which remains on-line.
Loading Emergency Shut Down (ESDL)
The ESDL stops loading by stopping the LNG pumps, closing block valves and disconnecting the loading arms from the ship via the PERC valves (Powered Emergency Release Coupling).
Power Generation Emergency Shut Down (ESDG)
The ESDG stops feed gas to the power generation turbines and shuts down the turbines. This results in a loss of power to the facility, which in turn will initiate an ESDP
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3.4.6 DLNG Facility Supply to Other Parties
A Helium extraction plant owned and operated by BOC Gases is located on the south east boundary of the DLNG facility adjacent to the ground flare (Area 9 in Figure 3.2). This involves taking an inert gas vent stream from the LNG plant and extracting trace helium and transport via pipeline to the BOC Helium Plant at Wickham Point. If an emergency occurs in this area, the DLNG ERT will provide an initial response to assess the situation and BOC and the NTPFES will be notified immediately.
A pipeline (with sections above and below ground) provides portion of the DLNG feed gas to the nearby Power and Water Corporation (PWC) power station.
NGLs extracted from processes are supplied to domestic customers and transported via road tankers from the facility.
Natural gas is also used internally within the DLNG as fuel gas for power generation.
3.4.7 Hazardous Substances and Inventories
Table 3.2 lists Schedule 15 hazardous materials as defined in the WHS Act 2011 that will be stored on the facility in quantities that exceed the regulatory threshold quantities.
Table 3:2 Schedule 15 Hazardous Materials Inventory
A nitrogen generation unit (including a nitrogen receiver) is required for storage tank blanket gas and to purge the swivel joints of the LNG loading arms during loading.
Additional hazard substances will be present in the facility and are stored and used in accordance with the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for the product. An SDS is available onsite for all chemical products used at the facility.
Material Location Max Qty (Tonne)
MHF Threshold
(Tonne) Threshold Exceeded?
DG Code
UN No.
Flash Point
LFL-UFL
LNG Product LNG Tank 77,000 200 Yes 2.1 1972 -189°C 5-15%
Methane
Units 11 through 17, 22 – in process
73 200 No 2.1 1971 -189°C 5-15%
Ethylene
Unit 15, in process Surge Drum Storage Drum
226 200 Yes 2.1 1962 -150°C 2.8-29%
Propane
Unit 14, in process Storage Drum Accumulator
420 200 Yes 2.1 1075 -104°C 2-10%
NGL NGL Tank 800 200 Yes 3, PG I -22°C 1-7.5%
Mercury Mercury removal beds
<<< 1 20 No N/A N/A
Hydrogen Sulphide In process <<< 1 50 No 1053 N/A N/A
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3.4.8 Emergency Response Support Infrastructure
A fire station and First Aid Centre (FAC) are located in the operations area adjacent to the administration block and maintenance building. This location is considered to be clear of any major fire and explosion accident hazards.
Firefighting
The Fire Station houses two Fire Fighting appliances, a Fast Response (4WD) appliance for small interventions, Oil Spill response trailer and other equipment for Emergency Response Team (ERT) use. This building will be the assembly point for the ERT before deployment to the emergency scene. (Area 10 in Figure 3.2)
Fire hydrants are installed throughout the facility at 90m spacing and 60m in production areas. Hydrant risers are fitted with dual couplings, a British Instantaneous Coupling (BIC) – the standard fire hydrant coupling used by the Northern Territory Fire and Rescue Service (NTFRS) and a 100m Storz outlet to supply the facility’s foam tenders. Hydrants are dry barrel, with a foot-valve at the main that is normally closed. This design allows no loss of water from the main in the event the hydrant riser is sheared off, due to either explosion or impact.
Each hydrant coupling fitting is rated at approximately 15 litres/second (900 litres/min). The larger 100 mm Storz outlet will provide approximately 60 litres/second (3,600 litres/min).
The site has a dedicated fire water system consisting of a storage tank, three main diesel-driven firewater pumps (for redundancy), two jockey pumps, underground and piperack run ring main system (400mm diameter main). The pumps start automatically based on loss of pressure in the fire water main. Each pump is rated to supply 568 m3/ hr at 11.8 bar (170 psi).
The firewater tank (Area 11 in Figure 3.2) has a capacity of 4,600 m3, which provides sufficient Svitzer tugs fire water capacity and -case demand rate – Table 3.3. The tank and pumps are sized to accommodate a second processing train on the site (a future Train 2).
Table 3.3 – DLNG Fire water
Fire water tank
Fire water pump Towns mains supply
Capacity 4600m3 568m3 /hr 240m3/hr approx.
One pump operating 8 hrs
Two pumps operating 4 hrs
Two Firefighting appliances provide mobile foam and firefighting support to the facility. These vehicles are equipped and are each based on an Isuzu cab truck, diesel powered and a roof-mounted foam monitor with a water / foam nozzle.
The appliance has a foam-proportioning pump, allowing for either 3% or 6% foam of Solberg RF3-3% Re-healing Foam. The foam pump is driven by the inlet water and has a maximum water throughput of 4,000 litres/minute. The roof- mounted monitor can deliver 2,000 litres/ minute for foam pump and 4000 litres/min for firefighting pump of foam via foam/water nozzle.
The following minimum foam supplies are maintained at DLNG, although additional quantities can exist.
o 4 x 1000 litre Bulki Bins of Solberg RF3-3% Re-healing foam.
o 2 x 1000 litre Bulki Bins of Jet-X 2¾% High Ex foam stored in the Hazard Facility
o 2 x High Expansion generators to support Process and LNG Spills
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Firefighting foam used at DLNG is compatible with extinguishing agents used by the NTFRS. Foam stocks are regularly monitored and tested to remain within service life parameters.
Mobile fire monitors and other equipment that can be deployed by emergency response teams to assist in secondary cooling are located in selected process and storage areas.
An oil spill and Hazmat response trailer is available for deployment. This trailer also contains equipment for decontamination at the spill scene.
DLNG equipment list is referenced in SAP where equipment lists can be developed from documentation such as the example below.
Svitzer Tugs
The tugs utilised during vessel operation have Firefighting and Salvage operations/equipment available. The Svitzer MacQuarie and Stockton vessels Class is firefighting vessel 1 with a pump capacity of 2400m3/hr with water spray for Firefighting operation involving an LNG vessel or jetty area. The vessels are equipped with Oil Dispersant and recovery equipment including 2000L of dispersant, a 400L pump, spray arms for the dispersant out to 15 meters and Vikoma boom and skimmer for oily water recovery to on board holding tanks.
Medical
A Medic is available for emergency response on a 12-hour dayshift, 7 days a week. Personnel trained to Occupational First Aid (OFA) level are available 24/7. These personnel are attached to the facility’s security section.
The First Aid Centre is located adjacent to the Fire Station. A 4WD ambulance, capable of carrying two patients (subject to injury complexity), is located at the centre and available for deployment to the emergency scene to provide a treatment base and transport patients to the First Aid centre for further treatment. The Ambulance can also transport injured persons to offsite medical treatment facilities if required.
The DLNG Ambulance is not a gazetted emergency vehicle so it cannot be driven under emergency conditions on public roads, and as such must be driven to the conditions of the road.
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4. EMERGENCY RESPONSE PREPAREDNESS
Effective emergency response is reliant on:
o Competent personnel proficient in their emergency management responsibilities and adequately equipped to deal with the range of potential emergency events;
o Protection systems serviced to achieve design performance and essential equipment maintained in a ready for response condition; and
o An up to date emergency response plan.
The following processes are established to achieve emergency response preparedness.
4.1 PERSONNEL
All personnel with ERT allocated responsibilities must:
o Achieve and maintain familiarization with the emergency management system and current operations;
o Achieve and maintain familiarization with their individual role on the ERT team;
o Attend training and exercises involving the team to maintain competency;
o Collect all predictable data and documentation which will assist them to implement their role effectively (contacts, maps, records, reports, etc.); and
o Identify and maintain contact with possible support personnel or organisations that may help fulfil their role in an emergency.
4.2 EMERGENCY SERVICE LIAISON
To maintain local emergency service crews’ knowledge of the facility, a familiarization visits for all crews will be conducted each year. ConocoPhillips will work with agencies in developing plans and other documentation to support emergency agency deployment when required. These plans will be included in joint exercising activities.
The Crisis & Emergency Management Specialist is responsible for maintaining liaison with Emergency Services and Government agencies.
The ABU-W ER Coordinator is responsible for coordinating agency site visits.
4.3 EMERGENCY CONTACTS
Contact numbers for emergency support organisations are maintained in an Emergency Contacts Directory located in the CCR. These emergency contact arrangements are checked every six months to verify 24/7 contact is possible from the site.
4.4 PROTECTION SYSTEMS
Numerous active and passive systems specifically designed to protect assets and personnel have been installed at the DLNG facility. To verify these systems, operate as per design requirements during an emergency, they must be regularly checked and maintained and included in the facility’s comprehensive SAP maintenance program.
ERT personnel are familiar with system operation and local manual controls.
4.5 EQUIPMENT
It is essential that equipment provided for emergency response is readily available and maintained in a fit for response condition. Preparedness checks are completed to verify that equipment within the workplace and personal issue protection equipment meet these requirements.
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Life preserving equipment such as Breathing Apparatus sets shall also receive regular servicing to meet Australian Standards requirements to assure serviceability.
4.6 TRAINING AND EXERCISING
The completion of regular drills and exercises is a key component of maintaining emergency preparedness. The requirements and key performance indicators for training and exercises are contained in Section 5 of this response plan.
4.7 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AUDITS
An emergency preparedness audit is scheduled every two (2) years to review the capability of local personnel, equipment, systems and processes to manage emergency incidents at the DLNG facility effectively. This audit can be combined into the HSE Tier 2 Audit for the facility
4.8 ERP REVIEW
This ERP shall be tested during exercises and actual emergencies and improvements identified in the debrief process shall be included. The plan shall be reviewed every 12 months, or when either of the following occurs:
o Modifications or alterations Firefighting system at the facility;
o The type and quantities of hazardous materials on site change significantly;
o An incident or near miss indicates the need to do so;
o Changes to surrounding land use impact the emergency plan;
o Changes occur that will impact the execution of the plan, such as resources, safety systems, and personnel and contact numbers;
o Legislation changes;
o There are advances in technology and equipment;
o Organizational direction changes;
o Changes arise in products and activities;
o Consultation with support agencies and emergency services identifies changes to emergency support arrangements; or
o Findings of audits, emergency reporting or communication changes which affect the facility.
Emergency agencies that support DLNG emergency response shall also be included in the ERP review process on matters where their agency has statutory responsibilities for particular hazard types or their resources may be deployed to support an emergency response at DLNG.
The Plan Custodian is responsible for initiating the ERP review. The ABU-W Emergency Response Coordinator will support the review process, incorporate plan modifications into training exercises and circulate the amended plan to support agencies and emergency services.
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5. TRAINING, DRILLS AND EXERCISES
5.1 DEFINITIONS
Drills
Practiced response to emergency alarms verifies that all personnel are familiar with the actions they must take during an emergency. A drill may include all or selected elements of an emergency response system. Over time, drills should be structured so that all aspects of the emergency response system are tested.
Exercises
Simulated emergency response actions to credible incident scenarios to practise response processes and prepare personnel for the pressure, conditions, and decision-making they are likely to encounter in an actual emergency.
Exercises have a more holistic system focus that involve the interaction of all, or a majority of, elements required to meet overall plan objectives. Ideally, exercises should include all activated elements of the response framework and present a variety of issues that will challenge all aspects of the ERT, IMT and CMT plans, procedures and personnel.
Major exercises may include involvement with local response agencies, government organisations and stakeholders to facilitate interoperability, familiarization, communication and liaison requirements.
Muster – (Muster Alarm: A series of intermittent beeps).
All personnel must make their work area safe, proceed to the nearest Muster Point, and await further instructions.
Evacuation – (Evacuation Alarm: An oscillating tone of high/low frequency)
All personnel must proceed to the Security Main Gate by the safest route. Those assembled at the Jetty Muster Point will remain at that location and await further instructions.
An evacuation drill shall practise the process of determining the preferred evacuation route or method, communicating this to the personnel at muster and completing the evacuation.
5.2 EMERGENCY RESPONSE TRAINING & COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS
5.2.1 Fire Fighting Training
All Operations personnel working at the Darwin LNG facility shall have completed training and attained competency in firefighting. Competencies shall comply with the PMA08 Chemical, Hydrocarbon and Oil Refining Training Package (or equivalent).
5.2.2 Emergency Response
Personnel required to undertake emergency response duties will be trained in appropriate competencies and skills. Training will include (but not be limited to), incident command, confined space entry, breathing apparatus, firefighting, rescue, hazardous materials, working safely at heights, first aid depending on assigned roles and responsibilities. These records are maintained in OE Express which provides regular reports on emergency response qualification currency. The DLNG Competency Coordinator monitors competency currency of emergency response personnel.
5.3 TRAINING DRILL & EXERCISE PLANNING
The HSE Advisor with the support from Operations Supervisor shall prepare a schedule of all drills and exercises to be conducted at the Darwin LNG facility. The DLNG Annual Drill & Exercise Plan
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contained in Livelink should be used to detail all individual emergency preparedness training activities.
Drills and Exercises shall be planned to practice and test specific actions for defined events identified in Section 9.
Where practicable, all drills and exercises should include a mix of operational, maintenance and relevant contracting personnel.
The Exercise plan schedule should ensure that personnel from all shifts are involved in drills relating to the defined events identified in Section 9.
All drills and exercises shall be carried out under the supervision of the site Emergency Response Coordinator or delegate. When available the HSE Advisor will provide safety supervision of the drill.
5.4 DRILL AND EXERCISE - KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
5.4.1 Drill frequency
o A drill shall be conducted for each defined event identified in Section 9 of the DLNG Emergency Response Plan by each shift on an annual basis. Defined event drills may be incorporated in the exercise scenario used in the DLNG Annual Exercise Plan.
o A muster drill shall be carried monthly at a random time and may be incorporated in an exercise or drill scenario or may be include any real event emergency muster situation. Personnel with emergency response duties shall report to their designated position while all other personnel shall report to their respective Muster Points.
o A site evacuation drill shall be conducted four times per year.
o Breathing Apparatus exercises should be conducted for each shift, four times per year.
5.4.2 Exercise frequency
o A Tier 2 exercise shall be conducted on an annual basis to validate the DLNG ERP incorporating the Incident Management Team (IMT), DLNG Emergency Response Team (ERT) and external agencies as required.
o An annual exercise that includes a security component as defined in Section 9.5 (Unauthorised Acts) for the DLNG.
5.4.3 Annual Exercise Plan
An annual plan of drills and exercises to evaluate Response Plan effectiveness and ERT capability shall be prepared and approved by November each year, ensuring that all personnel participate as required.
5.5 EMERGENCY EXERCISES
o Exercises shall be based on the defined events in the in Darwin LNG Emergency Response Plan and Major Accident Events defined within the DLNG Safety Case;
o Exercises should incorporate credible association scenarios, including system failures that could occur both as a result of the initial incident and the escalation scenarios;
o Planned exercises should not be limited to facility initiated events such as system malfunction or accidents on the facilities, and shall include for example, security threats; and exercises shall be designed to incorporate multi facility involvement as appropriate;
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o Where possible, major exercises should include participation by local emergency response agencies, government organisations and stakeholders to facilitate interoperability, familiarization, communication and liaison requirements.
o Drill and exercise planners shall not expose personnel to any additional hazards when participating in simulated emergency situation exercises. Environmental requirements shall be identified and complied with.
5.6 RECORD KEEPING
o The Operations Supervisor shall ensure all records of drills and exercises are completed.
o Records of all drills and exercises shall be maintained, including any notes, meeting minutes, and action items using the DLNG Drill and Exercise record sheet. (Appendix C).
o HSE Advisor are responsible to ensure that shift drill records are maintained within Livelink.
5.7 DEBRIEFS AND REVISION OF EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROCEDURES
o Debriefing meetings shall be chaired by the Operations Supervisor and held following all exercises and drills. Personnel involved in the incident, senior personnel and relevant authorities where required should attend.
o The focus of this session is to identify elements that worked well, and importantly those that require further analysis to achieve emergency effectiveness.
o Copies of the emergency exercise reports, debriefing meeting minutes, Lessons Learned and actions shall be made available to personnel.
o All relevant emergency procedures used for drills and exercises shall be discussed, as required, in debriefing meetings. Any required changes to those procedures shall be made via the Management of Change procedure
Lessons learned will be recorded on the drill sheet and notifications raised as required. Items listed in the Drill sheet action list e.g. Recommended improvements or changes to procedures action items, should be entered into the HSE action tracker and monitored by the DLNG HSE Advisor, HSE Supervisor and Emergency Response Coordinator. This information will be incorporated into ERP plan reviews as required. See Section 4.8. Incidents, near misses or non-conformances must be entered into IMPACT.
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6. COMMUNICATIONS
Section 6.1 details the communications systems available at the DLNG facility.
Section 6.2 outlines actions to be completed when there is a loss of communications to maintain contact with internal personnel and external stakeholders involved in emergency response support.
Section 6.3 defines the processes in place to communicate with the community during an emergency.
6.1 COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS
Communication systems installed at the DLNG Site consist of the following:
o PABX
o Public Address system
o Plant General Alarm system for audible and visual alarms
o CCTV system
o Trunk Radio system
o VHF Marine radio system
o Ship/Shore Hotline
o Satellite telephone; CCR (0011 870 772 396 080) Password for phone: 1111
o Satellite telephone: Ops Supervisor: (0011 881 621 461 586)
o Standalone GSM Mobile in CCR (0438 942 413)
o LAN (Local Area Network)
o Microwave Radio Link interconnecting plant LAN and Telecommunications to the wider ConocoPhillips and public networks via Darwin Operations Centre (DOC)
Channel 2 OPS-A is the DLNG operations working channel. There is a designated emergency channel and all radios have been programmed with this on Channel Position 1, and the channel is designated as "CH1 EMRG" or "C1EMRG" depending on radio type / model. There is an "ALL CALL" group that selected radios can use to ensure that ALL radios do receive no matter what channel they have selected and this should be incorporated into plans / procedures.
6.1.2 Ship Loading Operations
During Ship Loading operations, ship to shore communications will take place using a ship/shore hotline facility or on Radio – Ships Operations Ch 10. Outside of Ship Loading operations, contact with the ship will be made on VHF Marine Channels 10 (Port Operations) or 16 (Emergency).
6.1.3 Emergency Telephone Numbers
Telephones are located at various points around the facility.
Should an emergency occur, contact with the CCR emergency phone can be made by dialling 88.
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6.1.4 Emergency Hotline Number
An emergency hotline telephone number is provided to access information on Cyclone Watches, Warnings, All Clear with Caution and advice on return to work arrangements. The emergency hotline will also be utilised to provide personnel with information relevant to emergency situations as appropriate.
The emergency hotline access number is 1800 DLNG 66. (1800 356 466)
6.2 LOSS OF EXTERNAL COMMUNICATION
Although there are a number of redundancy measures, a loss of external communications from DLNG could occur as a result of a lightning strike or other extreme event. If this occurs there is a possibility that telecommunications to the wider ConocoPhillips and public networks could be lost.
The ability to communicate externally is a key requirement for effective emergency management capability.
Any communication loss will require the Emergency Commander to consider implications and identify remedial actions or alternatives to restore essential communications to maintain safe operations.
Satellite Telephone & Alternate Communication Methods
In case of PABX and microwave radio link failure, a GSM mobile and satellite phone is available in the CCR to ensure contact is maintained with the Bayu-Undan facility and other key elements who contribute to safe running of the DLNG facility.
The Operations Supervisor (or delegate) is to contact:
1. Bayu-Undan CPP Central Control Room and notify them of the failure in DLNG communications. The DLNG satellite and GSM phones will be the contact point for the CCP CCR.
2. Notify the Operations Section Chief of the failure in communications and that the satellite and GSM phones will be the point of contact.
3. Notify ConocoPhillips Communication specialists (Darwin) advising them of the problem - if unavailable notify On-Call Operation Section Chief and that the satellite and GSM phones will be the point of contact
4. Notify Security that a loss of communications has occurred and the two available phones on site are the satellite and GSM.
5. Notify all personnel via the radio system that a loss of communications has occurred and the only contact for emergencies is radio channel 1.
The following loss of external communications checklist contains processes and actions that shall be followed when there is a loss of external communication links at DLNG
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LOSS OF EXTERNAL COMMUNICATION CHECKLIST
Action Responsible Status/Time Notify Bayu-Undan CPP Central Control Room of the failure in DLNG communications. The DLNG satellite and GSM phones will be the contact point for the CCP CCR.
CRS
Notify IMT Operations Section Chief of the failure in communications and that the satellite and mobile phones will be the point of contact.
EC
Notify Operations Team Leader EC
Notify ConocoPhillips Communication specialists and on-call Operation Section Chief advising them of the problem. Houston Contact Use CCR satellite phone to dial 0011 1866 322 2825.
EC or, CO
Notify COP Security Manager that a loss of communications has occurred and the two available phones on site are the satellite and mobile phone.
CRS
Notify all personnel via the radio system that a loss of communications has occurred and the only contact for emergencies is radio channel 1.
CRS
Maintain an open line of communication with the Operations Section Chief. EC
Assess any damage to any towers or communication infrastructure and report to the emergency commander.
OSC
Maintain a detailed log of events. IR Maintain an open line of Communication with the IMT Operations Section Chief EC
Assist specialist technical personnel access areas as required to restore communications OSC, ETL
When communication is resumed advise all site personnel via PA EC
Advise key stakeholders of resumption of normal communications. CRS, ECor
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6.3 COMMUNITY COMMUNICATION DURING AN EMERGENCY
A range of communication methods are available to provide information to stakeholders and the community. Communication approaches have been developed in collaboration with Northern Territory Police, Fire and Emergency Services (NTPFES). The content of the emergency information will be tailored to suit the interests of the various stakeholder and community groups.
Where there is potential for off-site impact during an incident, the ConocoPhillips Emergency Commander will consider the need to issue timely alerts to the adjacent community. Wherever possible, information to be communicated to the local community will be developed in consultation with the local authorities and emergency services.
The NTPFES have priority access to a range of communication mediums to convey timely emergency warning information to the community including emergency messages on all local radio channels and social media feeds.
In addition, the NTPFES has access to a targeted area communication medium. Text messages advising people of an incident and safety measures are sent to all telephone subscribers within a defined polygon area of the community where it is anticipated incident impacts will be present. This program uses billing addresses to locate relevant residences and sends text messages – both in text format and to voice mail. The system also advises if the message has been sent successfully or not.
Prior to arrival of emergency services at DLNG, if the ConocoPhillips Emergency Commander determines that community alert messages shall be issued urgently, a request is to be immediately relayed via telephone 000 to the NTPFES Joint Emergency Services Communications Centre who will facilitate the timely release of the information.
Public alerts and warnings are classified according to the severity of the threat that the incident poses to adjacent communities. Three message severity types are available and aligned to the national community alerts issued for other emergency events such as bushfires. The lowest priority messages are referred to as ‘Advice’ and the highest threat category is ‘Warning’. See Table 6.1 below
Table 6:1 Community Emergency Message Severity Categories
Message Severity
Priority Level General meaning to Community
Advice 3
Low Threat
There is no immediate danger. General information to keep you up-to-date with developments.
Watch and Act 2 It is likely that you may be impacted by the emergency. You may be in danger and should start taking action to protect your life and your family.
Warning 1
High Threat
You will be impacted by the emergency. You are in danger and must take action immediately. Voice messages will be preceded by a four second sound of the SEWS.
Preformatted messages containing the basic information to be communicated have been developed for each of these message severity types. See Table 6.2 These messages can be conveyed by voice and localised SMS text message if available. Text that is highlighted will need to be tailored to incident type and relevant details inserted.
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Table 6:2 Preformatted Community Emergency Information Messages
Message Severity
Incident Type Voice Message Text Message
Advice
Priority 3
(Low Threat)
Chemical Spill / Fire
This is a Chemical Spill /Fire Advice message from the Northern Territory Police, Fire and Emergency Service.
A chemical / fire incident at the ConocoPhillips Darwin LNG plant on Middle Arm Peninsular is expected to impact SUBURBS for the next TIME minutes.
Residents are advised to stay informed. For further information, listen to your local radio or go to www.pfes.nt.gov.au
Advice from NT Fire Service. Chemical Spill / Fire Emergency at ConocoPhillips Darwin LNG plant. Stay informed-Check radio or www.pfes.nt.gov.au
Watch and Act
Priority 2
Chemical Spill / Fire
This is a Chemical Spill / Fire Incident Watch and Act message from the Northern Territory Police, Fire and Emergency Service.
A chemical / fire incident is located at the ConocoPhillips Darwin LNG plant on Middle Arm Peninsular and is expected to impact SUBURBS for the next TIME minutes.
Residents are advised to stay informed and prepare to relocate to a safer area if instructed. For further information, listen to your local radio or go to www.pfes.nt.gov.au
Incident Watch & Act Message from NT Fire Service. Chemical Spill / Fire Incident Emergency at ConocoPhillips Darwin LNG plant. Stay informed and prepare for evacuation. Check radio or www.pfes.nt.gov.au
Warning
Priority 1
(High Threat)
Chemical Spill / Fire
Message preceded by SEWS warning Emergency. Emergency. This is a Chemical Spill / Fire Incident Emergency Warning from the Northern Territory Police, Fire and Emergency Service.
A Chemical/Fire Incident at the ConocoPhillips Darwin LNG plant on Middle Arm Peninsular is expected to impact the areas of SUBURBS for the next TIME minutes.
Residents are strongly advised to shelter indoors, close windows and doors and turn off air conditioning. For further information, listen to local radio or go to www.pfes.nt.gov.au
Warning from NT Fire Service. Chemical Spill / Fire Incident Emergency at ConocoPhillips Darwin LNG plant. Avoid area-Shelter indoors-Close windows doors- Shut off aircon. Check radio or www.pfes.nt.gov.au
In the event of a major incident, the following information can be added to the pre-formatted community warning information messages above as determined by the ConocoPhillips Emergency Commander and local emergency service authorities.
• A general description of the major incident, which may include the nature of the incident (fire, explosion etc.), details of the hazardous chemicals involved and the likely consequences and impacts.
• A description of the actions DLNG has taken, and proposes to take, to prevent any off-site impact.
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• Recommended actions that members of the local community should take to eliminate or minimise risks to their health and safety.
• Who community members can contact if they require assistance in dealing with any consequence of the emergency incident.
• Where further information on the incident can be accessed.
• A notification when the major incident is under control.
It is anticipated that the initial request for community release will be made by the ConocoPhillips Emergency Commander at DLNG. Should an incident occur where release of public information is required to be disseminated, the incident will be classified as Tier 2 or 3 and the IMT in Perth will be operating to support ERT operations. The COP ABU-W Public Information Officer shall be advised immediately when community alerts are being generated.
In addition, a COP Darwin Liaison Officer will be in place to liaise with NTPFES Joint Agency Coordination at the Berrimah Police Emergency Operations Centre and provide a direct interface between COP incident management processes and the NTPFES
The COP ABU-W Public Information Officer will liaise with the ERT to ascertain the current situation of the incident and liaise with the NT Police, Fire and Emergency Services in subsequent community information releases. Further information on these processes is included in the ABU-W Crisis and Incident Management Plan. ALL/HSE/ER/001
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7. DETECTION SYSTEMS, ALARMS, MUSTER AND EVACUATION ARRANGEMENTS
A key element of the DLNG facility’s safety system is the integration of detection systems that identify abnormal operating conditions without delay, alarms to raise emergency awareness and muster /evacuation arrangements to move personnel to safer locations.
A multi-level fire and gas detection network is embedded in the systems and processes within the facility that will detect abnormal situations and alert CCR personnel. An activation of these automatic detection systems will be verified by CCR personnel by observing the current state of other monitoring mechanisms and ultimately confirmed by field personnel who observe the situation.
A number of the detection mechanisms also initiate a local alarm in the immediate area to warn any personnel of the hazardous condition so they can take urgent action to protect themselves.
Any detection system activation shall be evaluated by CCR personnel. When necessary, CCR personnel will initiate alarms as per procedures to maintain personnel safety and activate in-built active protection measures if appropriate. These alarms communicate to personnel in the area what actions they must take.
Alarm activation in many circumstances will result in personnel moving to the designated muster points. There is also provision for the Emergency Commander to initiate a site evacuation where all personnel leave the site to maintain their safety.
7.1 DETECTION SYSTEMS
7.1.1 Automatic Detection Systems
The DLNG facility contains an integrated automatic Fire and Gas (F&G) detection system which monitors all areas of the facility. This includes fire and gas detection system in the process areas, i.e. liquefaction plant, LNG storage, jetty and other hazardous areas; and fire detection systems in all buildings.
On detection of fire or gas, an automatic alarm will occur alerting personnel to the event. In all instances of activation, the following actions will occur as a minimum:
INITIATOR ACTION
FLAMMABLE GAS DETECTOR Local Area Audible horns will activate along with BLUE strobe. Alarm annunciates an area F & G Panel and CCR F & G Panel and DCS.
FIRE DETECTOR Local Area Audible horns will activate along with RED strobe. Alarm annunciates an area F & G Panel and CCR F & G Panel and DCS.
H2S DETECTOR Local Area Audible horns will activate along with WHITE strobe. Alarm annunciates an area F & G Panel and CCR F & G Panel and DCS.
LOW TEMPERATURE DETECTOR
Alarm annunciates an area F & G Panel and CCR F & G Panel and DCS.
7.1.2 Manual Alarm Initiation
In addition to the fixed Fire and Gas detection system that initiate actions automatically, a system of manual activation is also available for personnel who observe an emergency situation.
Manual Call Points have been installed throughout the facility as fire, hydrocarbon releases and other incidents may be detected by personnel before the automatic detection systems.
The Manual Call Points are RED in colour.
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Upon activation of a Manual Call Point, an alarm will sound in the CCR and on the local area Fire Panel. Communications should be made with the CCR immediately after activating a manual call point to provide details of the emergency event.
7.1.3 Building Fire Alarm Manual Call Point
Manual call points are installed in all buildings fitted with fire alarms. On activation of a Building Fire Alarm Manual Call Point, an alarm will sound in the CCR and on the local area Fire Panel.
7.2 ALARMS INCIDENT AWARENESS
7.2.1 General Site Alarm (GSA)
The General Site Alarm (GSA) is a manually operated alarm, initiated by Operations Staff in the CCR alerting all personnel on site that an emergency condition has occurred. The GSA is integrated with the site public address and plant radio system so CCR staff can also provide verbal instructions during an emergency situation. The GSA is designed to provide complete coverage of all exterior plant areas where personnel can be expected to be present and all indoor areas.
The GSA alarm operates in three modes
• Muster Mode,
• Evacuation Mode and
• All Clear Mode.
The tone for the Muster Mode is a series of intermittent beeps on two frequencies and is nominally the initial mode for operation of the GSA.
Note; on completion of the site muster and for during extend periods (>30mins), the Emergency Commander may silence the muster alarm. This action must be communicated to site personnel via P.A. System and confirmed.
Where there is a need to totally evacuate the site, the tone will change to the Evacuation Mode, which is an oscillating tone continuously sounding from high to low frequency.
When it is declared safe to return to work, the All Clear Mode will be activated. This is a constant tone of single frequency.
In areas where the ambient noise level exceeds 85dB, flashing beacons are used to augment the audible messages/alarm tones to notify personnel that a message/alarm is being broadcast. Evacuation warning lights are IECex rated where appropriate.
The CCR and ERT have specific actions to complete on the activation of a GSA and a checklist outlining these are contained at Section 7.9.
7.2.2 Building Alarms
The following buildings are fitted with automatic addressable fire alarm detection systems integrated with an emergency warning system to alert building occupants.
• Administration/ Main Control Building • Propane/ Main Substation • Compressor Control Building • Switchgear Building (Power Generation) • Marine Terminal Building (MTB) • Fire Station/ Medical Building • Warehouse/ Maintenance Building • Guard house at the Main Gate.
Building detection systems are connected to the F&G panel in the CCR and the Fire Station. The CCR shall mobilise the ERT to investigate any building alarm activation.
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Activation of the detection system may shutdown building systems including HVAC systems. Flammable gas detectors are fitted to HVAC air intakes and will shut down to prevent flammable atmospheres entering the building.
Activation of the building’s emergency warning system by the building’s detection system is independent of the GSA and separate from adjacent buildings. The CCR shall only activate the GSA following a building alarm activation if deemed necessary.
Temporary accommodation buildings are fitted with hard-wired smoke detectors and activated detectors emitting a local alarm to alert building occupants. These alarms are not connected to the CCR. Alarm activations are to be reported to the CCR by telephoning 88 or by radio Channel 1 and the ERT will be deployed to investigate.
7.3 SITE MUSTER ARRANGEMENTS
DLNG is operated under the three distinct functional areas listed below:
o DLNG Compound Area (Red Highlighted Area).
o DLNG Operations Area (Blue Highlighted Area)
o DLNG Jetty (Yellow Highlighted Area)
7.3.1 Personnel Access to Site
All personnel accessing site must be swiped in by security personnel at the gate house. This will then display on the electronic tag board as being on site. Security will then return the ID badge to the person. The same process must occur when leaving site so that they are recorded on the electronic tag board as being off site. Security will then return the ID badge to the person.
Note: Visitors are to sign in and out as per the Onshore Facility Access Control and Vehicle Safety procedure (ALL/HSE/PRO/023).
Entry to Operations Area
All personnel, including vehicle drivers, entering the DLNG operations area shall swipe their ID card utilising the electronic site access swipe pads located at the plant access turnstile, the rear door of the CCR (alternative entry / exit for operations personnel), and the vehicle plant access gate.
All passengers must exit the vehicle and use the turnstile or CCR rear door; no passengers are permitted to remain in the vehicle upon exiting the operations area.
Note: In the event of an emergency, or during severe inclement weather, ERT personnel are exempt from the above, and are permitted to remain in the vehicle upon exiting the operations area. In this case, the driver is responsible for swiping all of the passenger’s ID cards at the vehicle access gate.
Figure 7:1 DLNG Functional Areas
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7.3.2 MUSTER POINTS
Designated muster points have been established to ensure the safe and efficient evacuation of personnel in the event of an incident and/or activation of the muster alarm. Muster points are physically separated from process areas and have been assessed for potential hazard impact. While there are potential scenarios that could impair the escape path to a muster point, it is always possible to travel safely in a different direction to an alternative muster point. The designated DLNG muster point locations are:
o Muster Point 1 - Marine Terminal
o Muster Point 2 - Jetty Abutment
o Muster Point 3 – Muster Reader only for Central Control Room (CCR) /
o Muster Point 4 - Operations Access Gate (Located near to the Permit hut)
o Evacuation Point 5 - Main Entrance Gate.
o Muster Point 6 - Fire Station emergency personnel
Figure 7:2 DLNG Muster Points and Evacuation Assembly Area
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7.3.3 MUSTER RESPONSIBILITIES
EMERGENCY COMMANDER (ERT) • Issue instruction for personnel to move from muster points to evacuation assembly area (if
required) • Shall determine requirement for facility evacuation.
EMERGENCY COORDINATOR
• Responsible for coordinating and conveying muster related information between the Emergency Commander, Muster Wardens (for building alarm activations) and Security Supervisor.
• Implement the facility evacuation process if directed by the Emergency Commander.
MUSTER WARDENS – Compound area • Designated personnel to assist CCR/ERT with the management and wellbeing of
personnel at Muster Point 4 and Evacuation Point • Confirm personnel swipe on as they arrive at the muster point • Confirm personnel numbers at muster if required • Follow direction from Emergency Commander • Use Muster warden checklist
Table 7.1
Muster Warden checklist – wear helmet Completed If safe to do so, alert the occupants in the building of the alarm, collect personnel belongings, close door to offices/rooms when empty and assemble at muster point.
If a person is injured or unable to be moved, notify the CCR of their position on channel 1 or phone 88 or use muster intercom
Muster Wardens are responsible for the safety of personnel within their designated muster point
Confirm that personnel swipe on at muster point
Use Muster intercom to communicate with the Emergency Coordinator (emergency only) and inform personnel of relevant information
Under direction from Emergency Coordinator, control the movement of personnel away from an area containing specific hazards or risks to designated area or alternate muster point
For extended events and in consultation with Emergency Coordinator, consider the welfare of personnel at muster point – environmental conditions, shelter, water, rest areas, seating
When instructed coordinate the evacuation of personnel at your muster point – initial Evacuation Point is guard house/vehicle search shelter
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SECURITY SUPERVISOR • Provides a brief to the Emergency Commander and available for tasking as required. • Coordinate security and site control with the COP Emergency Coordinator and liaise with
law enforcement authorities regarding any necessary security action. • Be familiar with the requirements of the ERP. • In the event of a security based emergency, as appropriate, convey emergency information
to the Emergency Commander. • Maintain a good knowledge of the facility layout.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM Emergency Response Team will mobilise to the Fire station and wait for instructions from the Emergency Commander. When instructed they will:
• Perform the role of muster warden as outlined in AS 3745 - 2010 • If Safe to do so, investigate the building alarm and report back information as required
directed by Emergency Commander or CCR
• If safe to do so, will conduct search for missing persons when persons do not assemble after muster alarm has been activated.
• May direct personnel from muster points to alternate muster points
7.3.4 MUSTER PROCEDURES – GSA ACTIVATION
On activation of a GSA muster alarm all personnel shall move immediately to their nearest safe site muster point. The GSA muster alarm is a series of intermittent beeps on two frequencies and is normally the initial alarm.
The CCR will be monitoring systems and information received to assess if any of the designated muster travel routes have been impaired. If so, they will advise an alternative travel path to the nearest safe muster point by PA announcement and radio.
DLNG also utilises an electronic site access swipe system to record the access of personnel in the three areas listed below and will record and account for all personnel assembling at the designated muster points:
o DLNG Compound Area – all administration buildings, maintenance and workshop building, warehouse, welding shed, main island building and temporary buildings at the rear of the administration building
o DLNG Operations Area - all areas within the operational area boundary fence including the dangerous goods facility, ground flare, plant areas, beach valve, water treatment area, compressor control room etc. The operational area is accessed through the DLNG Operations Access Gate or turnstile adjacent to administration building
o DLNG Jetty (Jetty and Marine Terminal).
In the event the muster alarm is activated all personnel including administration, maintenance and all other external buildings (except DLNG ERT Members) must:
• Walk to the nearest safe muster point and swipe ID badge over the muster card reader (for muster attendance verification).
• DLNG Compound area (muster point 4 and evacuation point) will have designated muster wardens to communicate with CCR/ERT and assist with welfare of personnel at muster. Muster check sheet table 7.1
• Prior to moving to muster, personnel will quickly assess their immediate work area and if, for the purposes of assuring safety, need to shutdown machinery, equipment or services will do so in the most expedient manner without compromising their safety.
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• Escape from plant areas can be achieved in almost any direction. Windsocks are provided around the perimeter of the plant to indicate wind direction.
• If personnel are unable to safely escape past a hazard during a major emergency, the site can also be exited via any of six strategically placed emergency gates in the perimeter fence. Opening these gates sends an alarm to the CCR.
• In the event of an incident on the jetty that results in personnel isolated from the land, the primary means of egress is on foot or by vehicle off the jetty. In the event that this path is compromised, a secondary means of egress has been provided, with two escape life rafts provided at the berthing dolphins. Ladders at the jetty head have been provided to allow personnel to be taken off by light vessels such as the standby boat or tug, which remain alongside during loading operations.
• If the muster reader is not operational, stay at Muster Point and contact CCR via intercom system or radio channel 1.
• Vehicles must not be driven to the muster point but left at the work location switched off with the keys in the ignition.
• Ship loading will be immediately shut down and ship personnel will move to their muster point as per their vessel ERP. The COP Marine Specialist on board the vessel will liaise with the vessel Master.
• All mustered personnel must remain at the muster location until the all clear alarm is sounded or alternate instructions are issued by the ERT. The all clear alarm is sounded when it is declared safe to return to work. This alarm is a constant tone of single frequency.
• At the completion of the site Muster (all clear given) ALL PERSONNEL MUST SWIPE ONTO SITE ACCESS CARD READER – as indicated in the DLNG site induction
Further information on the emergency situation will be communicated over the site PA system and personnel with radios should monitor them.7.3.5 Emergency Team Personnel
DLNG ERT Members must ensure their names are recorded on the CCR Emergency Response Board at the beginning of their shift. When their shift is completed they must remove their names from the board. This is displayed electronically in the CCR
On activation of a GSA, Emergency Response Team personnel must call the CCR on radio channel 1 to confirm their location and name then report to the assigned location for the emergency role, either the CCR or the Fire Station. Muster readers are located at the Fire Station and the CCR for ERT personnel to swipe their access cards to record them as being accounted for, otherwise they will still be recorded on the electronic site muster system as being in the last area they swiped their access card.
7.3.6 GSA Muster Verification
Persons who do not report for muster as per this procedure will be deemed as missing. The Emergency Coordinator who monitors mustering numbers will inform the Emergency Commander of any missing personnel. Emergency Response Team may conduct a search if safe to do so. Emergency Services will be notified immediately if a search for missing personnel is initiated.
Electronic muster processes have an in-built redundancy. In the event that the muster verification processes are inoperable, a manual muster record shall be initiated by the Emergency Coordinator.
7.3.7 Muster Procedures - Building Alarm activation
In the event an incident occurs around the external buildings, the first person who notices the emergency shall notify the CCR on radio channel 1 or dialling 88.
If an automatic building alarm is activated within the Administration, Maintenance building or reported near the temporary office accommodation, the GSA will generally not be initiated, unless this emergency has potential to escalate to plant areas or requires response from ERT.
Automatic detection systems in buildings will be received in the CCR and the Fire Station and activate the local building emergency warning system and an ‘alert’ or ‘evacuate building’ signal
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will be given. When an ‘alert’ signal is heard, all personnel in the building will prepare for a possible evacuation. If an ‘evacuate building’ alarm is heard, personnel shall move safely and assemble at Evacuation Point at the main gate turnstile.
Emergency Response Team or member will be mobilised by the CCR when any building alarm activates to investigate and report situation back to the Emergency Commander who will determine actions to be taken
Each Building may have 2 or 3 Muster persons assigned to assist with management of personnel at Evacuation Point and they will assist CCR/ERT as required (a Muster person chart is located on notice boards)
o If safe to do so, alert the occupants in the building of the alarm, collect personnel belongings, close door to offices/rooms when empty and assemble at Evacuation Point.
o If a person is injured or unable to be moved, notify the CCR of their position on channel 1 or phone 88.
Shutting doors will limit the spread of the fire and smoke
Muster Wardens should proceed to Evacuation Point with building occupants, confirm if any persons are missing and notify the CCR (channel 1 or by phone 88) to confirm:
o The nature of the emergency, areas not searched due to fire or inaccessibility and current status.
o For extended events and in consultation with Emergency Coordinator, consider the welfare of personnel at muster point – environmental conditions, shelter, water, rest breaks, seating
CCR should after consultation with Emergency Commander;
o Notify Guard house of alarm activation and restrict entry and exists from site
o As required, notify all personnel of the building and alarm activated, that personnel from building are mustering, ERT investigating and none essential personnel to stay clear (via radio channel 1)
o Consider personnel welfare (drinks of water shelter from rain or sun, etc.) at muster point
Note: The evacuation of the CCR shall be at the direction of the Emergency Commander.
Note: Muster Wardens shall not place themselves or others at risk or attempt to extinguish a fire. Their primary role is to raise the alarm, clear as many personnel as possible and notify the CCR of the situation.
The electronic muster verification system is not intended to verify musters from these local alarms. For these building alarms, designated Building muster personnel will identify personnel that have vacated the building and assemble at the muster point.
Emergency Response Team will be mobilised by the CCR when any building alarm activates to investigate and report situation back to the Emergency Commander who will determine actions to be taken.
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7.4 EVACUATION ALARM RESPONSE
If the Emergency Commander determines that safety of personnel assembled at muster points may be compromised, an order to authorize the activation of the Evacuation Alarm will be issued.
On hearing the evacuation alarm (an oscillating tone continuously sounding high to low frequency), all personnel (including those personnel in the DLNG Compound Area) must proceed directly to the DLNG entrance gate emergency assembly point and swipe their card on the muster swipe pad.
Note: If unsure if the exit route to main gate is safe, contact CCR via the intercom system for further instructions. The CCR will monitor the safety of these travel paths and communicate any potential impairment by radio. Movement from muster points may be done concurrently or in stages as determined by the Emergency Commander.
On activation of the Evacuation alarm, the Emergency Commander shall ensure that 2 muster wardens proceed directly to the Evacuation Point at the front gate. Additionally, one security guard shall immediately proceed to the Evacuation point card reader and have a manual print out from all personnel on site - this is only to be used should the PSD system fail.
Security is to ensure all personnel swipe their card at the Evacuation Point card reader prior to proceeding to Emergency gate 1. Once swiped at the Evacuation point muster wardens are to direct all people in an orderly manner through emergency gate 1 for assembly in the vehicle search area and await further instruction.
Note: No-one is permitted to leave site until instructed to do so by the Emergency Commander. When leaving site all personnel must do so in an orderly fashion and proceed to the offsite staging area that is determined by the Emergency Commander.
Prior to leaving site the CCR Emergency command team shall take photos of DCS as evidence of plant state. The Emergency Commander shall ensure the satellite telephone is taken from the CCR to maintain Communications with IMT. The ERT will establish a Forward Command Post outside the facility as directed by the Emergency Commander. The NT Power and Water gas compound is located 1km east from main gate and can be utilised as a staging area for evacuated personnel if safe to do so.
7.5 MUSTER VERIFICATION SOFTWARE
Upon initiation of a GSA all personnel must make their way to the nearest muster point (see illustration below) and swipe their card over the electronic swipe pad (grey box in Figure 7.3).
Figure 7:3 DLNG Muster Point
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Upon swiping, the muster system software will move each person’s name from ‘people not a muster point’ to ‘people at a muster point’ (As shown in Figure 7.4.
Figure 7:4 PSD Muster Software Screen
Persons who do not report for muster as per this procedure will be deemed as missing. The Communications Officer will notify the Emergency Commander of any missing personnel.
The CCR and Security Personnel utilise the DLNG Muster Verification System in their respective operating areas. Security will assist the CCR to manage the mustering and provide regular updates of the personnel mustering status, if required by the CCR.
7.6 MUSTER DRILLS & TRAINING
7.6.1 Site Muster
Site muster and evacuation drills shall be conducted on a monthly basis to ensure all personnel are aware of the process; verification of drills must be recorded and debriefs to provide continuous improvement of the process. These may be conducted either as a site muster or a total site evacuation exercise; however, both scenarios must be conducted as a minimum once every six months under various conditions (during ship loading, shutdowns etc.). Testing of the site muster and evacuation alarms must be conducted every Friday at 12.00pm by CCR, to check they are working and all personnel can hear them in their work areas. Testing of the emergency radio channel 1 and phone 88 must also be conducted by security during the weekly alarm test.
7.6.2 PSD Muster System Software Training
A training package and register for the PSD Muster System Software is located at the Security building DLNG and is maintained by the Security personnel. The training package consists of PSD muster system, how to manual operate gates, turnstile and emergency gates locations at DLNG. Security and nominated operational personnel shall complete the training to operate the PSD muster system software at the Security building and Central Control Room.
7.7 ELECTRONIC MUSTER SYSTEM REDUNDANCY
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In the event there is a failure of the swipe card muster system the site will revert back to the manual process. The Security personnel are to follow the process outlined in Figure 7.6 for manual emergency muster procedure.
7.8 MUSTER PROCEDURE FLOWCHARTS
The following flow chart diagrams outline the activity process to be followed to undertake:
1. DLNG Electronic PSD Emergency Muster Procedure (Figure 7.5)
2. DLNG Manual Emergency Muster Procedure (Figure 7.6)
Note; refer to Document DLNG/HSE/BDG/002 for Medical Emergency Response plan for Medic and OFA responsibilities
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Figure 7:5 DLNG PSD Emergency Muster Procedure
Action Required Decision Required End
Responsibility
Muster alarm sounds
Is there a guard on patrol
Patrol guard to return to main gate if safe to do so, if not proceed to safest
muster point and swipe in
OFA (Guard) available then proceed to FAC and advise CCR
Guard available at main gate to assist with muster?
DON’T allow entry during MUSTER or Evacuation
Maintain presence at guard house and assist CCR (nominate a person at
Evacuation Point to assist in ensuring that all personnel mustered have swiped
their card)
Guard proceeds to Evacuation Point and notify the CCR (via channel 1) that the
Evacuation Point is manned
Request all personnel to swipe at muster point and then stand by once
they have swiped their card
Nominate person to assist at Evacuation Point then
Return to guard house assist CCR as required
All personnel mustered?
As requested by CCR – confirm any temporary site pass and additional
personnel on site
Notify CCR when NT Emergency services arrive
Standby for direction from CCR
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Figure 7:6 DLNG Manual Emergency Muster Procedure
Action Required Decision Required End
Responsibility
Muster alarm sounds
Is there a guard on patrol
Patrol guard to return to main gate if safe to do so, if not proceed to safest
muster point and advise CCR and Security building of location
If OFA (Guard) available, then proceed to FAC and advise CCR
Security Guard Turn off the main gate to the CCR
DON’T allow entry during MUSTER or EVACUATION
Take latest “on site “print out and proceed to muster point at main gate
and notify CCR (channel 2)
CCR to inform all personnel at muster point 4 (Administration) to proceed to
Evacuation Point (front gate) and follow instructions from security
Security to record all mustered personnel manually on the
“on site printout” at Evacuation Point front gate
Security to instruct personnel to muster under vehicle check shelter until muster
completed
CCR to confirm numbers at muster point 1 MTB, 2 Jetty gate and ERT via radio
Security to contact CCR on Channel 2 and manually record all personnel at
other Muster Points
All personnel accounted for?
Continue to monitor radio and personnel arriving and record results on the ‘on-
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Provide status report to CCR when requested
Standby for direction from CCR
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7.9 GENERAL SITE ALARM CHECKLIST ACTIONS
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Initiate GSA muster mode. X Notify the Emergency Commander. X Make an appropriate PA/radio announcement. X X Activate the ERT X Ensure any automatic systems have functioned. X Assess all information and determine actions to be taken. X X X X
Consider shutdown and de-pressurisation of the system. X X X
Notify the Operations Section Chief and maintain an open line of communication. X
Notify Operations Team Leader X
Complete Muster Check. X X X Initiate a search for any missing persons. X X X X X Confirm nature of incident and consider need to implement GSA evacuation mode. X X X
Proceed to relevant section of this plan. X X X Maintain a detailed log of events. X X X X X X Notify personnel when the incident is over. X X X Reinstate systems and processes for normal operations X
Conduct a hot debrief to identify any process improvements to enhance emergency response X
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8. HEALTH AND SAFETY CONSEQUENCES - MAJOR INCIDENT
The Darwin LNG Safety Case (DLNG/HSE/MAN/002) recognizes the inherent hazards associated with the production, storage and export loading of LNG. A comprehensive integrated system of design, engineering and process controls, combined with complementary well-practiced emergency response arrangements, mitigate hazards at the DLNG facility.
The impacts of an emergency will be dependent on the location of the emergency and circumstances prevailing at the time. Notwithstanding the facility design and redundancy measures to reduce potential impacts, in a worse-case scenario it is remotely possible that facility process controls and infrastructure (including utilities, communication and control processes) may be compromised.
Consequently, emergency planning adopts a contingency approach where it is considered possible that an emergency situation at the facility may not be able to be controlled and facility emergency shutdown processes will be initiated and personnel evacuated from the facility to a safe location.
8.1 MAJOR INCIDENT
The Darwin LNG Plan Safety Case (DLNG/HSE/MAN/002) determined that the hazards listed in Table 8.1 at the DLNG facility constituted Major Incidents (MI). An analysis of these major incidents identified the types of emergencies and likely consequences that could occur and these have been included in the list of site procedures for defined events for the DLNG facility.
Each of these defined events has a checklist to guide the emergency response actions. See Section 9
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Table 8:1 List of MIs with associated hydrocarbons and consequence events (MI)
MI Number MI Description Major Hydrocarbons
Present Consequence Events
01 Loss of Containment (LOC) of Hydrocarbon from Gas Inlet Facilities (Unit 11)
Methane, Ethane
• Gas Dispersion;
• Jet Fire;
• Flash fire; and
• Explosion.
02 LOC of Hydrocarbon, Amine or Sour Gas from Acid Gas Removal Unit (AGRU) (Unit 12)
Methane, Ethane
• Gas Dispersion;
• Jet Fire;
• Flash fire; and
• Explosion.
03 LOC of Hydrocarbon from Dehydration and Mercury Removal Unit (Unit 13)
Methane, Ethane
• Gas Dispersion;
• Jet Fire;
• Flash fire;
• Explosion; and
• Boiling Liquid Expanding Vapour Explosion (BLEVE).
04 LOC of Hydrocarbon from Propane Refrigeration Unit (Unit 14)
Propane, Methane
• Gas Dispersion;
• Jet Fire;
• Pool Fire;
• Flash fire;
• Explosion; and
• BLEVE
05 LOC of Hydrocarbon from Ethylene Refrigeration Unit (Unit 15)
Ethylene
• Gas Dispersion;
• Jet Fire;
• Flash fire;
• Explosion; and
• BLEVE
06 LOC of Hydrocarbon from Heavies Removal/NGL Recovery Unit (Unit 17)
Methane, Ethane, Propane, N-Hexane,
Benzene
• Gas Dispersion;
• Jet Fire;
• Pool Fire;
• Flash fire;
• Explosion; and
• BLEVE.
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MI Number MI Description Major Hydrocarbons
Present Consequence Events
07 LOC of Hydrocarbon from Methane Compression Unit (Unit 16)
Methane
• Gas Dispersion;
• Jet Fire;
• Pool Fire;
• Flash fire;
• Explosion; and
• BLEVE.
08 LOC of Hydrocarbon from LNG Storage Tank and Loading Pumps (Unit 24)
LNG (liquid methane)
• Gas Dispersion;
• Jet Fire;
• Flash fire;
• Explosion; and
• BLEVE.
09 LOC of Hydrocarbon from Fuel Gas System (Unit 22) Methane
• Gas Dispersion;
• Jet Fire;
• Flash fire;
• Explosion; and
• BLEVE.
10 LOC of Hydrocarbon from Refrigerant / NGL Storage Area
Ethylene, Propane N-Hexane, Benzene
• Gas Dispersion;
• Jet Fire;
• Flash fire; and
• Explosion.
11 LOC of Hydrocarbon at the Ship Loading Area LNG (liquid methane)
• Gas Dispersion;
• Jet Fire;
• Flash fire;
• Rapid Phase Transition; and
• Explosion.
12 LOC of Hydrocarbon from On-Site Power Generation OSPG
Methane (Gas), Ethane
• Gas Dispersion;
• Jet Fire;
• Flash fire;
• Explosion; and
• BLEVE.
13 Unignited Flare Release from Plant Flare
Methane, Ethane, Ethylene Propane
• Gas Dispersion; and
• Flash fire.
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9. SITE EMERGENCY PROCEDURES FOR DEFINED EVENTS
The Darwin LNG facility risk register and Safety Case has identified and developed consequence controls for the most likely and credible threats.
The following scenarios are deemed as credible threats and emergency procedures are in place:
9.1 Medical Emergency
9.1.1 Serious Injury / Illness
9.1.2 Fatality
9.1.3 Multi-Casualty incident
Refer Document DLNG/HSE/BDG/002 for Medical Emergency Response plan
9.2 Fall from Jetty
9.3 Marine Vessel Incidents
9.3.2 LNG Tanker Emergency during Transit in Darwin Harbour
9.3.3 Vessel Collision / Allison
9.3.4 Vessel Fire/Explosion/Vapour Release at Berth
9.4 Severe Weather
9.4.1 Cyclones
9.4.2 Severe Storm
9.5 Unauthorised Acts
9.5.1 Criminal Acts
9.5.2 Unauthorised Vessel Approaching the Jetty
9.5.3 Unauthorised Entry to Site
9.5.4 Sabotage/Bomb Threat
9.6 H2S (Hydrogen Sulphide) Alarm
9.7 Radiation Incident
9.8 Fire or Explosion
9.9 Hydrocarbon Release
9.9.1 Hydrocarbon Release in Process Areas
9.9.2 Hydrocarbon Release from Export Pipeline
9.9.3 Hydrocarbon Release to Marine Environment
9.10 Chemical Spill (HAZMAT)
9.11 Terrorism / Piracy Acts
9.12 Hydrocarbon Release NT Power and Water Corporation
9.13 Incident Off Site
The following defined event procedures provide guidance for the Emergency Commander and emergency response personnel to use as a reference guide for the allocation of roles, responsibilities and tasking.
The procedures are in checklist format and designed so the Emergency Commander (or as delegated by the EC) can review actions implemented and verify that required elements have been completed.
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These checklists include actions to be taken by individual members of the ERT based on the responsibilities contained in Section 2.7. They should be viewed as minimum considerations only. The Emergency Commander may determine other additional actions ERT personnel are required to complete depending on the nature and circumstances of the incident.
The Emergency Commander is responsible for determining the most appropriate response priorities, tactical methods and application of resources and personnel to combat and manage the emergency.
The Emergency Commander is ultimately responsible for the safety of all response personnel.
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CCR COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER CHECKLIST:
Highlights the defined events and notifications required for events at DLNG
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9.1 MEDICAL EMERGENCY
A fatality or serious injury/illness is an event that requires compliance with certain legal requirements. A serious injury/illness is defined as a physical condition requires urgent medical intervention and or immediate transfer of the patient to offsite medical facilities.
Where a fatality or serious injury/illness has occurred, immediate notification to the Operations Section Chief (IMT) and the Police should occur. The Operations Section Chief will then immediately notify NT Worksafe. As the regulator of Major Hazard Facilities they are responsible for investigating incidents in the processing areas and other areas of the facility.
In the case of a casualty where vital signs are not evident, the casualty first-aid treatment shall continue until such time as the patient is handed over to a qualified medical practitioner.
Refer to Document DLNG/HSE/BDG/002 for Medical Emergency Response plan
9.1.1 Serious Injury / Illness
A serious injury/illness is one that requires urgent medical intervention and/or immediate transfer of the injured or sick person to Royal Darwin Hospital.
In the event of a serious injury/illness occurring, the person discovering/witnessing the situation shall:
o Raise the alarm
o Ensure there is no personal danger before approaching the casualty
o Not move the casualty unless the casualty is in further danger
o Apply first aid to the person
o Stay with the casualty until relieved
o Make the area safe and secure
Upon the arrival of the Occupational First Aider (OFA) or Paramedic shall:
o Make an immediate medical assessment of the situation;
o Report situation back to CCR Emergency Response Team;
o IP names should not be transmitted over open radio
o Request CCR ERT to notify St Johns Ambulance and determine ETA
Note: Paramedic/OFA can with liaise with duty doctor at the Emergency Department, Royal Darwin Hospital and/or ConocoPhillips’ local nominated doctor and/or ConocoPhillips’ Occupational Physician for advice
Ambulance Mobilisation Considerations
Below is a guide to assist the onsite Paramedic/OFA in determining the most appropriate course of action, depending on the condition of injured party. Note: The CCR must ascertain from St John Ambulance the ETA of the Ambulance to site when calling 000 and relay this information to the Emergency Commander and Paramedic /OFA so a determination on transport arrangements can be made
• St John Ambulance ETA less than 20 minutes – Stabilise casualty and await St John Ambulance, and notify Security of pending arrival
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o St John Ambulance ETA between 20 - 40 minutes – Take casualty to Royal Darwin Hospital utilising DLNG Ambulance, advise St John Ambulance of route and determine rendezvous point to transfer casualty to St John Ambulance
• St John Ambulance ETA greater than 40 minutes – Take casualty directly to Royal Darwin Hospital utilising DLNG Ambulance (advise Royal Darwin Hospital emergency department of ETA and casualty status)
Communications between the DLNG Ambulance and DLNG and/or Royal Darwin Hospital shall be maintained en-route by mobile phone.
Note: A CareFlight Helicopter from Darwin may be dispatched to DLNG depending on severity of the injury and number of casualties. This will be determined by the triple zero call centre at the time of the event.
When the DLNG Ambulance is dispatched offsite for a medical emergency:
a) Dayshift Monday to Friday: OFA to drive ambulance, and paramedic to provide care to injured party (IP) in rear of ambulance
b) Nightshift and weekends: Ops Technician to drive ambulance, and OFA to provide care to injured party (IP) in rear of ambulance
Suspension of onsite activities
In the event of the DLNG Ambulance leaving site for hospital with an IP, the Operations Supervisor shall consider suspending maintenance activities on site.
Ambulance Route from DLNG to Royal Darwin Hospital
Note: The DLNG Ambulance is not a gazetted emergency vehicle therefore cannot be driven under emergency conditions on public roads, and as such must be driven to the conditions of the road.
Movement of Ambulance whilst facility under Muster
1. DLNG
2. Continue down Wickham Point Rd
3. Turn left onto Channel Island Rd
4. Continue down Elrundie Ave
5. Turn right at roundabout onto University Ave
6. Turn left onto Roystonea Ave
7. Continue down Stuart Highway
8. Turn right onto McMillans Rd
9. Turn right at roundabout onto Vanderlin Drv
10. Turn right at roundabout onto Lee Point Rd
11. Turn left onto Tambling Tce
12. Turn right onto Henbury Ave
13. Continue down Rocklands Drv
14. Royal Darwin Hospital
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When facility is under muster or evacuation, the Medic shall contact the Emergency Commander to gain approval to move the ambulance from the FAC to the main gate, or area where incident has occurred.
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Notify Emergency Commander, On-scene Coordinator. X
Conduct situational awareness to determine response X
Mobilise the Emergency Response Team – ERT X Notify on-site Medic and external emergency services phone 000. X X
Notify the Operations Section Chief and maintain an open line of communication. X
Notify Operations Team Leader X Proceed to the scene of the incident, assess all available information and report area safety status/hazards.
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If possible, remove the patient from danger and make the area safe. X X
Assist the Medic as required. X X Consider suspending maintenance activities as appropriate X X
Call for additional Site medical personnel as necessary. X X X
Stabilise and transfer the patient to the First Aid Clinic by Site Ambulance if possible. X X
Liaise with the Medic in contacting the Hospital and or doctors for advice concerning the patient’s condition.
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Notify personnel of situation via the PA and radio emergency channel and request to stay away from the incident scene.
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In consultation with the Medic, determine medical emergency response required - Medivac or transport off site by site ambulance or defer until arrival of Ambulance. .
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If transporting to hospital by site ambulance, notify St John’s of the route being followed. X
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Continued next page Request Operations Section Chief to provide escort for arriving emergency services. X
Consider suspending maintenance activities as appropriate X X
Determine if all personnel are accounted for, initiate GSA if required. X X
Maintain a detailed log of events. X Ensure that the incident scene is secured and not disturbed. X X
Commence initial investigation; gather information, witness statements, and take photographs as appropriate.
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Commence reactivation of any suspended operations. X X
Assist NT Worksafe in the conduct of any investigation. X X X X X X X
Ensure all documentation is recorded and submitted as required. X X X X X
Monitor emotional wellbeing of response personnel and implement support processes as required
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9.1.2 Fatality
Only a qualified Medical Practitioner can officially declare a person to be deceased. When reporting a fatality, it must be reported that the person is showing no vital signs. The report should be made by as secure a means as possible, not by open radio.
The Police will attend any fatality to conduct a coronial investigation. The deceased should not be moved if possible, however the Police may give permission to move the deceased should circumstances warrant this. In addition, NT Worksafe will attend the scene to initiate the incident investigation process in addition to ConocoPhillips’ internal investigation procedure.
The scene of the incident where the fatality occurred must not be disturbed except where there is a risk of fire, vapour cloud, chemical hazard or possibility of the deceased’s body being damaged or destroyed. The area shall be secured with appropriate equipment such as bunting, screens, coverings, etc. to not only protect the integrity of the area but also to respect the deceased and screen from general view. Where there is a need to move the deceased or to alter the scene to make the area safe, photographs, drawings and documentation must be undertaken to assist the Police and NT Worksafe with their investigations.
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Mobilise The Emergency Response Team. X X Notify external emergency services Ambulance, Police and Fire brigade on 000 X X
Notify the IMT Operations Section Chief. X Proceed to the scene of the incident, assess all available information and report area safety status/hazards.
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Assist the Medical personnel to attempt to resuscitate the casualty if appropriate. X
Call for additional medical personnel if necessary. Communications Officer to relay call. X X
Notify Communications Officer of need to shut down process operations to maintain evidence. X
Suspend operations as appropriate. X X Consult with the Operations Section Chief to confirm NT Worksafe have been notified. X
Determine if all personnel are accounted for, initiate GSA if required. X X X
Discretely notify personnel of situation via the PA and radio emergency channel and request to stay away from the incident scene.
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Maintain a detailed log of events. X Notify Operations Section Chief X Notify Operations Team Leader X Notify Security of impending arrival of emergency personnel. X
On-Scene Coordinator to provide escort to arriving emergency services. X
Await further instructions from the Operations Section Chief. X
Take all steps to preserve the dignity of the deceased person. X X
Transfer the deceased person to the medical centre if approval from the Police is granted. X X
Ensure that the incident scene is not disturbed. X X X CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
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Assist the Police in the conduct of their investigations. X X X X X X X
Arrange for the transportation of the deceased in consultation with the Police and Operations Section Chief.
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Commence reactivation of any suspended operations. X X X
Ensure all documentation is recorded and submitted as required. X X X X X
Monitor emotional wellbeing of response personnel and implement support processes as required X
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9.1.3 Multiple injured persons Incident
A Multiple Injured Persons Incident is classified as an incident that involves more than one person requiring medical evacuation or referral.
The MEDIC is responsible for initial sieve triage and if time and resources permit, secondary sort triage.
An early assessment of the magnitude of the event and number of casualties is essential so this can be communicated to the NT Ambulance Service so they can deploy appropriate resources to assist.
Sieve Triage
Initial sieve Triage occurs at the site or where it is safe to do so, to be conducted by the Medic using the following guide;
Casualties will receive a triage tag similar to the picture below defining their sieve triage status and be transported according to their priority to the Casualty Collecting Post (CCP)
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Triage Area Casualty Priority Description
First Aid Centre (FAC) P1 - Immediate Casualties require immediate lifesaving
procedures
Fire Station P2 - Urgent Casualties require definitive treatment within four to six hours
Fire Station P3 - Delayed Less serious casualties who do not require treatment within the above times
To be covered and left at scene P4 - Dead
Deceased persons can be declared dead by a paramedic or nurse however Worksafe, police
and coronial investigators prefer deceased persons to be left in situ.
The CCP is located in Fire Station next to the FAC and has been fitted with industrial fans, bandages and blankets with ready access to running water, electricity and further medical supplies from the FAC.
Sort Triage
Triage is conducted on a dynamic basis as patient conditions change, if time and resources permit the MEDIC and OFA will conduct a secondary sort triage
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Provide notification to receiving medics X Complete Medical Report Forms X Follow up with verbal and written updates X Give immediate medical advice on clinical management over the phone as appropriate
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Respond to site and assist with medical management of P1 patients as directed by MEDIC
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Assist escorting P1 and P2 Injured Persons to IP Clearing Post
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Provide ongoing care at IP Clearing Post X X If requested, inform Ops Super to arrange an alternate staff member to man the guardhouse
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Respond to IP Clearing Post and prepare area for casualty arrival inclusive to setting up fans, stretchers, water, oxygen and medical consumables
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Provide initial fire suppression and if necessary IP extraction from hazardous areas.
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Identify and contain hazardous substances X In event of confirmed fire ERT will coordinate firefighting activities
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Coordinate any IP extrication X Provide first aid management with direction of MEDIC
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Carry P1 & P2 IP on stretchers to IP Clearing Post
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Assist NT Police and Worksafe in the conduct of any investigation X X X X X X X X X
Monitor emotional wellbeing of response personnel and implement support processes as required
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The MEDIC must manage the patients prior to movement off site. A recommendation regarding the need, mode and destination of evacuation will be undertaken by the Medical Director in conjunction with MEDIC and will be based on patients’ condition, location and available logistics. Available logistics can include St John Ambulance, CareFlight helicopter, DLNG Ambulance, DLNG Toyota Prado’s and Minibus
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9.2 FALL FROM JETTY
The Jetty facility at DLNG comprises the access jetty, loading dock and mooring dolphins.
ALARM
Extreme tidal flows in the Darwin Harbour require prompt response to persons falling from the Jetty to ensure a successful recovery.
The person should be kept in sight at all times if possible. The General Site Alarm (GSA) shall be raised immediately on the radio emergency channel.
RESPONSE
It is an operational requirement that all personnel must be accompanied when on the Jetty and wear a Personal Flotation Device with light and whistle, when in the ship mooring area (Dolphins). There are several resources on the Jetty which can be utilised in the event of personnel falling into the water.
A lifebuoy should be thrown immediately to the fallen person. Once the fallen person has reached the lifebuoy and is safely secured from moving off with the tide, the rope landing net is thrown over the side of the Jetty.
A life raft may also be despatched in the event that the fallen person cannot reach the lifebuoy.
If it is likely the person in the water cannot be readily recovered, or contact with the person in the water is lost, the Emergency Commander shall initiate emergency assistance from the Darwin Port and NTPFES. If required, ship loading activities will cease to facilitate transit into the loading jetty restricted zone by marine search and rescue vessels.
RECOVERY
Assistance may be necessary for personnel to climb the landing net onto the Jetty. The On-Scene Coordinator will assign personnel to climb down the ladder and assist the affected person to climb back to the Jetty.
If the casualty is recovered by Darwin Port, then pickup would be made by mobilising personnel to the Darwin Port Jetty.
ACTIONS
Any person witnessing a person overboard should:
o Raise the alarm
o Keep the person in sight at all times
o Try and attract the attention of others by shouting “person overboard”
o Throw a lifebuoy up-current of the person or release a life raft if close by
o Maintain a watch of the person overboard until relieved
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FALL FROM JETTY
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Maintain watch of person until relieved. X Initiate Muster Alarm (GSA) if required. X Notify Emergency Commander and On-Scene Coordinator X
Contact Operations Section Chief and maintain an open line of communication. X
Contact Operations Team Leader X Assess all information, determine actions to be taken. X X X
Keep initial log of events, then hand over to Incident Recorder, mark weather conditions, locations etc. on emergency whiteboards.
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Request Water Police to attend and undertake S&R, if required (131 444) X X
Complete Muster Check if initiated. X Determine status of casualty when picked up. X Supervise casualty recovery by agreed method. X X
Maintain a detailed log of events. X X Notify personnel when the incident is over. X X X Reinstate systems and processes for normal operations X
Conduct a hot debrief to identify any process improvements to enhance emergency response
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9.3 MARINE VESSEL INCIDENT
Marine vessels supporting the DLNG facility include LNG tankers, tugboats and service vessels.
This Plan identifies the actions that will be taken by DLNG emergency response to support any vessel in managing an incident and protecting DLNG personnel and facilities from any impact.
Incidents covered in this section are:
• LNG Tanker emergency in transit at sea or in Darwin Harbour • Vessel collision / allision (Collision of one vessel to another) • Vessel fire/explosion/vapour release
The Emergency Commander shall request the Port Facilities Security Officer (if available) to assist with the management of any incident involving marine assets. The Marine Superintendent shall liaise with stakeholders to facilitate alignment with marine emergency plans from agency and the vessels involved.
9.3.1 DLNG Marine Emergency Philosophy
The procedures in this Plan embrace the following guiding principles:
Vessel Master Emergency Responsibilities
Vessel Masters are responsible for the safety of the vessel and all personnel on-board. Every vessel has an emergency response plan for incidents on-board. The Master of the vessel is responsible for emergency response actions to be completed on-board the vessel.
DLNG will provide assistance to support the vessel’s response actions to protect safety of personnel and DLNG assets.
Control of vessel related emergencies
When an incident involving a vessel occurs on the DLNG loading jetty (including any vessel loading infrastructure connected to the jetty), the DLNG DS Emergency Commander is in overall control of the event and works collaboratively with the vessel Master. The vessel Master shall remain in control of the vessel’s crew in any emergency situation.
Any incident occurring on or confined to the vessel e.g. engine room fire shall be under the vessel Master’s control, with assistance provided by DLNG emergency response teams.
Security
Vessel is berthed or 30 mins either side of berthing - The PFSO or Delegate must be contact for all Water Restricted Zone (WRZ) or land based security events. For Security incident the PFSO or Delegate will refer to the DLNG Port Facility Security Plan (ALL/HSE/SEC/007) and complete required notification as indicated by MTOFSA (2003).
NO Vessel berthed - PFSO or Delegate is notified for events occurring in the Water Restricted Zone (WRZ) only
The following checklists in sections 9.3, 9.5 and 9.11 only contain information relating to the management of the response. Specialist security information is contained in the Security Management Plan and related documents. Appendix F
Fire
If a fire occurs on a vessel at the berth, the Northern Territory Fire and Rescue Service is the lead agency. When the vessel is off the berth within Darwin Port waters, the Darwin Port (DP) will be the lead agency in collaboration with the Northern Territory Fire and Rescue Service, Department of Transport Marine Safety Branch, the vessel Master and the facility operator (COP). The DARWIN PORT Harbour Master will make the decision if the vessel is to be removed from the berth or port waters for the safety of the port.
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These lead agencies will consult with vessel Master in their emergency response actions. Fire Precautions during LNG loading
An integrated system of fire precautions is in place during LNG loading. These include emergency shutdown systems (activated on the vessel or by controls on the jetty), emergency release systems where couplings connecting LNG from the loading arms to the vessel can be remotely released, vapour recovery processes, gas detection systems to monitor for leakage, deluge system and hydrants on jetty area. In addition, a 500 m exclusion zone is established around the LNG tanker and bunkering will not occur at DLNG jetty.
Marine Spill
The DARWIN PORT has Statutory Agency responsibility for the combat of spills within the Port of Darwin under the NT Darwin Port Corporation Act, 1999. DARWIN PORT shall be advised of any spill within the port limits and will respond and assess all spills.
ConocoPhillips is the designated Combat Agency for first strike response to oil spills emanating from the DLNG facility and loading facilities. This includes access to the cooperative arrangements for response to oil spills by the Australian oil and associated industries under the AMOSPlan. A DLNG Oil Pollution Emergency Plan (OPEP) is in place for the DLNG facility.
Vessel Masters have a responsibility to maintain and deploy spill containment measures in line with their Ship Oil Pollution Emergency Plan.
Standby Tugs
A standby tug with full fire-fighting capability will be on station whilst an LNG Carrier is located at the DLNG jetty.
The Svitzer MacQuarie and Stockton vessels Class is firefighting vessel 1 with a pump capacity of 2400m3/hr with water spray for Firefighting operation involving an LNG vessel or jetty area. The vessels are equipped with Oil Dispersant and recovery equipment including 2000L of dispersant, a 400L pump, spray arms for the dispersant out to 15 meters and Vikoma boom and skimmer for oily water recovery to on board holding tanks.
Workboats
DLNG does not operate any workboats at the jetty.
9.3.2 LNG Tanker Emergency during Transit in Darwin Harbour
Upon notification of any emergency associated with the LNG Tanker, either from the pilot or by a relevant authority, communications will be established between the Emergency Commander, the pilot and the vessels if applicable to confirm the appropriate level of response.
Likely emergency situations may include:
o Fire / explosion on the tanker
o Propulsion or steering failure on the tanker
o Propulsion or steering failure on one of the tugs whilst berthing is in progress
o Vapour release
o Vessel grounding
o Spills
o Collision / Allison
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Notify Operations Team Leader X Assess all information and determine actions to be taken. X X X
Adjust plant operations as appropriate. X X X Maintain a detailed log of events. X X Maintain communication with the relevant parties. X
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9.3.3 Vessel Collision / Allision
Vessel movements associated with activities at the Jetty generally involve the manoeuvring of a vessel close to potentially hazardous obstructions such as breasting dolphins and fixed structure.
There is a possibility of the vessel alliding with these hazardous obstructions and also another vessel colliding with the LNG tanker when it is alongside the Jetty.
In the event of a vessel collision, communications will be maintained to ascertain the level of injury and damage sustained, what assistance is required and ongoing status of the situation.
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Notify Darwin Port, Marine Safety Branch (DPI) and AMSA. X X
Notify the Operations Section Chief and maintain an open line of communication. X
Notify Operations Team Leader X Contact the Vessel Master to determine status, degree of control and injuries. X X
Provide assistance to the Vessel Master as required. X X
Assess all information and determine actions to be taken. X
Notify external emergency services if required. X X Adjust operations as appropriate. X X Prepare to receive casualties. X X X Complete the Muster Check. X Initiate a search for any missing persons. X X X X Determine the extent of damage and if there is a threat to the integrity of the facility. X X
Consider towing the vessel away from the facility. X Maintain a detailed log of events. X X Notify personnel when the incident is over. X X X Reinstate systems and processes for normal operations X
Conduct a hot debrief to identify any process improvements to enhance emergency response X
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9.3.4 Vessel Fire/Explosion/Vapour Release at Berth
A vessel fire/explosion/vapour release could occur whilst the vessel is alongside the facility, undertaking operational activities. The prime consideration is the safety of personnel and the protection of the integrity of the vessel and facility. Quick response is essential in these situations and could require the towing of the affected vessel away from the facility.
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Notify Operations Team Leader X Notify PFSO or Delegate Appendix F X Contact the Vessel Master and determine status, control and injuries and provide assistance as required.
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Notify emergency services NTF&RS, Police or Ambulance on 000 X X
Notify Darwin Port, Marine Safety Branch (DPI) and AMSA. X X
Contact the On-Scene Coordinator and determine status, control and injuries on the Jetty. X X
Assess all information & determine actions to be taken. X X X
Adjust operations as appropriate and update personnel via PA system. X
Prepare to receive casualties. X X Complete the Muster Check. X Initiate a search for any missing persons. X Determine the extent of damage to the facility and if there is a threat to its integrity – if safe X X
Discuss with Harbour Master if there is a need to tow the vessel away from facility. X X
Maintain a detailed log of events. X X Notify personnel when the incident is over. X
Reinstate systems and processes for normal operations X
Conduct a hot debrief to identify any process improvements to enhance emergency response X
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9.4. SEVERE WEATHER
9.4.1 Tropical Cyclone
9.4.1.1 Background Information Between November and April, the coastal regions of the Northern Territory are at risk of being impacted by cyclones, however cyclones can occur outside of that period.
Tropical lows form in low latitudes in the warmer waters north of Australia and can intensify into tropical cyclones.
Tropical cyclones are often erratic and difficult to forecast accurately thereby requiring sufficient forward planning to prepare for the potential impact on the DLNG facility.
Cyclonic gales are when wind speeds are in excess of 63 km/h (34 knots).
Weather reports may contain information relating to wind speed in knots. 1 knot is 1 nautical mile per hour which is 1.85 kilometres per hour.
The severity of a tropical cyclone is described in terms of categories ranging from 1 to 5 related to the zone of maximum winds. An estimate of cyclone severity is included in all tropical advices issued by the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM).
Table 9:1 Cyclone Category
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1 < 125 63 - 88 > 985 Negligible house damage. Damage to some crops, trees and caravans. Craft may drag moorings
2 125 - 169 89 - 117 985 - 970
Minor house damage. Significant damage to signs, trees and caravans. Heavy damage to some crops. Risk of power failure. Small craft may break moorings.
3 170 - 224 118 - 159 970 - 955 Some roof and structural damage. Some caravans destroyed. Power failures likely. (e.g. Winifred)
4 225 - 279 160 - 199 955 - 930
Significant roofing loss and structural damage. Many caravans destroyed and blown away. Dangerous airborne debris. Widespread power failures. (e.g. Tracy, Olivia)
5 > 279 > 200 < 930 Extremely dangerous with widespread destruction. (e.g. Yasi)
9.4.1.2 Cyclone Information from BOM A TROPICAL CYCLONE WATCH is issued if a cyclone or potential cyclone exists and there are strong indications that winds above gale force (34 knots / 63 Km/hr) will affect coastal or island communities within 24 to 48 hours of issue. The message contains a brief estimate of the cyclone’s location, intensity, severity category, and movement, and identifies the coastal area that could be affected. Watch messages are updated every six hours and issued to the public.
A TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNING is issued as soon as gales or stronger winds are expected to affect coastal or inland communities within 24 hours. It identifies the communities being threatened and contains the Cyclone’s name, its location, intensity (including maximum wind gusts, its severity, and its movement. Forecasts of heavy rainfall, flooding, and abnormally high
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tide are included where necessary. These are issued at least every three hours and more frequently as cyclone approaches.
The ABU-W has a contracted private weather service with the BOM that provides information specifically focussed on the DLNG facility. This information includes daily reports and cyclone outlooks extending to seven days. Once a cyclone is formed, the COP BOM information provides a more detailed classification related to the estimated cyclone path, intensity and the likely time of impact at the facility. This information is only available by private login link which can be accessed from the following link:
o http://ssu1.bom.gov.au/private/client.pl
o Name: conoco
o Password: Supplied on request from the Operations Supervisor
This information assists DLNG Operations to structure a risk based approach to the management of plant, production and personnel during a cyclone watch and cyclone warning period.
9.4.1.3 ETA to Gales The cyclone preparedness and response activities to be undertaken are determined by the estimated time of arrival (ETA) of the cyclone’s gale-force winds at the facility. This is referred to as the ETA TO GALES.
The ETA to gales is calculated by the BOM and displayed in the COP’s private weather webpage.
Preparedness actions, based on ETA to gales will ensure the facility is prepared for potential cyclone impact to optimise staff safety and asset protection. This process uses information that is specifically tailored to DLNG and also produces a different alert classification system than used for community alerts. Consequently, the COP system will not be consistent with cyclone alert status warnings issued by BOM or other authorities.
However, the ETA to gales approach provides an earlier trigger to commence preparedness actions than community alerts.
9.4.1.4 Cyclone Preparedness Actions and Alerts A cyclone watch is initiated when BOM identify climatic conditions that have the potential to form into a tropical cyclone that could affect COP installations. This information is communicated in the COP ABU-W – BOM website.
The level of alert for DLNG is determined and aligned to the ETA of gales calculations for the facility. Once a potential cyclone has been identified, the following COP cyclone alerts specify the preparedness and response procedures that are required. The P, T and S system of graduated alerts are in place and specify actions that escalate with an approaching cyclone. See Table 5.
9.4.1.5 Determination and Confirmation of Cyclone Alert Status The Operations Supervisor will determine the level of cyclone status based on the ETA to gales analysis, review of current weather conditions and operational situation at the facility and submit this recommendation to the Operations Manager/Production Team Leader who will confirm the status of the cyclone alert.
The alert stages can be initiated earlier depending on the extent of work to be completed in the PREPARATION and TIEDOWN alert stage. The critical factor is that all TIEDOWN operations must be completed no later than 8 hours ETA to gales. Non-essential personnel will be required to complete tiedown operations and must be released from the facility no later than 8 hours ETA to gales.
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9.4.1.6 Cyclone Alert Stages The DLNG Cyclone Alert Stages can be upgraded at the discretion of the Operations Supervisor. This decision will be based on track and cyclone severity forecast information provided by BOM and may be initiated or upgraded ahead of time where necessary to initiate the next stage of preparation.
Table 9:2 DLNG Cyclone Alert Stages
Symbol Stage ETA to Gales DEFINITION Actions
PREPARATION
72+ to 48 hours
A cyclone is developing and may affect DLNG.
Preparation work commences.
TIEDOWN
48 hours to 8 hours
There is an increased likelihood that the cyclone may affect DLNG.
Equipment is to be tied down or secured. All tiedown operations are to be completed no later than 8 hours ETA to gales. Liaise with Harbour Master if Tanker in berth No later than 8 hours ETA to gales, non-essential personnel released from site.
SHELTER
Inside 8 hours
Local cyclone threat is imminent. Wind speed will progressively increase.
Note: 3 phases in SHELTER stage PHASE 1 All personnel move to sheltered area. If winds permit, Emergency Commander may allow staff to leave shelter area for short periods to complete specific tasks. PHASE 2 No personnel to be outside shelter area. PHASE 3 When winds have abated, Emergency Commander may release personnel to leave shelter area and undertake inspection to assess damage. Only completed when personnel safety is not compromised.
Return to Work
RETURN TO WORK
Winds have abated
The cyclone has passed. All work sites have been inspected and there are no hazards to the safety of returning personnel. Cyclone status is still being monitored.
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9.4.1.7 Cyclone Alert Downgrading and Return to Work Due to the irregular and generally unpredictable behaviour of cyclones, it may be necessary to temporarily downgrade the cyclone warning status from ‘SHELTER’ to ‘TIEDOWN’ or ‘PREPARATION’.
A ‘RETURN TO WORK’ status can be issued after the cyclone has passed and all work sites have been inspected to ensure there are no hazards to the safety of returning personnel.
After a RETURN TO WORK status has been issued, a constant watch on the path of the cyclone shall be maintained. Cyclones can change direction including sharp turns and loops that could pose further threat and require cyclone alerts to be reinstated or upgraded.
9.4.1.8 Cyclone Preparation Plan MARINE PREPAREDNESS
The Bureau of Meteorology issues a TROPICAL CYCLONE WATCH when a tropical low or a cyclone is located within the Northern Territory forecasting district, but not expected to bring gale force winds to the Darwin area within the next 24 hours. This watch will be issued by radio, Coast Radio Darwin (VKD) and television stations. If this Tropical Cyclone Watch is issued, the LNG Vessel Master will be contacted by the Terminal Representative and/or Darwin Port to inform him of the cyclone watch status.
If the vessel is in Darwin Harbour at the time, its Master is required to secure the vessel for sea, have engines and crew on one-hour notice and maintain continuous watch on VHF channels 16 and 10 (Port operations), as well as VKD Coast Radio Darwin (operated by the Darwin Port).
If the cyclone is expected to cause gale force winds in the Darwin area within the next 24 hours, the Bureau of Meteorology issues a TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNING. Any significant changes or developments will be broadcasted in “Flash” warnings to attract attention. Updated warnings will be issued every 3 hours and repeatedly broadcasted. The Harbourmaster will direct all port operations.
When a TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNING has been issued, the LNG Vessel Master will be informed by the Terminal Representative and/or Darwin Port and will be instructed to depart for sea beyond port limits. The LNG Vessel Master will manoeuvre to keep safe and clear from the cyclone outside the port limits until such time as the Port is re-opened by the Harbourmaster.
PLANT PREPAREDNESS
Prior to cyclone season DLNG shall be inspected and maintained in a state of cyclone preparedness. All unnecessary equipment and materials removed from site and stored securely. Any new equipment brought on site must be appropriately cyclone secured or readily able to be tied down if required if Cyclone Alerts are declared.
The DLNG facility has been designed to withstand the worst weather conditions likely to occur. Therefore, it is intended that these facilities shall remain partially manned by Operations Personnel during cyclonic conditions.
A skeleton staff (critical functions) of essential personnel will be required to remain on site to maintain plant operation and ESD activities if required.
The minimum Essential Personnel requirements for operation will be:
o Operations Supervisor
o 2x Central Control Room Operators
o Liquefaction
o Purification
o On Site Power Generation
o Storage
o Water
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o Operations Specialist
o Electrical and Instrumentation
o Mechanical
The minimum Operations Manning requirements for operation will be:
o Operations Supervisor
o Liquefaction
o Purification
o 2x Central Control Room Operators
o On Site Power Generation
o Storage
o Water
o Operations Specialist
o 2IC’s Electrical and Mechanical Instrumentation
o Mechanical and Electrical Technicians
o Senior Permit Authority
o Paramedic
o Security x 2
Any additional critical function positions and required skill sets for SHELTER phases will be determined by the Operations Supervisor in consultation with the DLNG Operations Manager/ Production Team Leader. Personnel for the critical staffing positions will be identified by the Operations Supervisor. Shift change and the projected path and timing of the cyclone will be taken into account when determining the identity of these essential personnel.
At the onset of the TIEDOWN stage, a forward plan of essential personnel will be developed by the Operations Supervisor. This plan shall include provision for all nominated personnel having sufficient time to prepare and secure their own homes prior to the forecasted cyclone impact. All identified essential personnel will be required to be on site no later than 8 hours ETA to gales.
Once the Essential Operations Personnel staffing have been determined, other COP personnel may be identified to provide assistance, where possible, to the families of personnel who are remaining on site. These nominated personnel shall be identified in consultation with the nominated essential personnel, the Darwin HR Officer and the HSE Supervisor.
9.4.1.9 Cyclone Status Response Tables The following cyclone status response tables provide detail on actions to be taken at each alert stage.
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PREPARATION
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Monitor the cyclone warnings and notify the Operations Section Chief and Operations Team Leader regularly on the status of the cyclone.
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Contact the Bureau of Meteorology Duty Officer and initiate tracking on Cyclone Tracking Chart. X
Consult with the Maintenance Coordinators to determine the amount of scaffold erected on site and the estimated time taken to de-board and secure erected scaffolds.
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Review inventory of food reserves and bedding. X Communicate revised cyclone information as it is issued by BOM via email and radio to personnel on site.
Liaise with Vessel Master to ensure Darwin Port have communicated the requirements for the Vessel. Note loading will continue in a watch stage until notified by DARWIN PORT that the vessel is to leave the harbour or the captain of the vessel requests loading to be terminated.
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Update the message on the 1800 Hotline, refer Appendix D X X
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TIEDOWN
ETA to Gales: 48 hours to 8 hours
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Initiate site preparations including the tie down and securing of outdoor equipment. X
Commence de-boarding and securing of erected scaffold X
Maintain direct contact with BOM to monitor warnings and update Cyclone Tracking Chart. X
Ensure all personnel are advised of the cyclone warning status via PA/Radio. X
Regularly update the Operations Section Chief and Operations Team Leader on the status of the facility and cyclone.
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Determine projected Critical Manning levels required to remain on site during SHELTER X X
Identify and notify Essential Personnel X Management to meet to determine an appropriate time for non-essential personnel to leave site. X X X
Develop a forward plan for Essential Personnel and schedule sufficient off site time so that they can prepare their homes and families.
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Liaise with DLNG Security to ensure preparations are being made for a nominated OFA to remain on site with other Essential Personnel.
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Coordinate with Vessel Master the ships departure for sea. X
Close down all loading operations when advised by the vessel master or DARWIN PORT, vessel unties and moves to safer location.
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Monitor category of cyclone and projected path to determine necessity for personnel evacuation. X
Prior to the initiation of SHELTER stage, ensure all tie-down operations are complete on site. X X X X
Update the message on the 1800 Hotline, refer Appendix D X X
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Monitor the cyclone warnings and notify the Operations Section Chief and Operations Team Leader regularly on the status of the cyclone.
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Ensure all personnel movements into and out of the plant are complete during this phase. X
Suspend all external site operations when conditions deteriorate to a point where personnel safety could be jeopardised.
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PHASE 2 Ensure all personnel move to and remain in sheltered area (CCR) until storm conditions abate. X
No personnel movement outside of CCR. X Update the message on the 1800 Hotline, refer Appendix D X X
PHASE 3 (when safe to do so) Dispatch appropriate personnel to conduct checks of the facilities for damage, including Wickham Point Road in anticipation of RETURN TO WORK stage
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Check all power systems, safety critical systems and communications are not affected. X X X X
Notify IMT Operations Section Chief that plant and road is safe and RETURN TO WORK can be declared.
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RETURN TO WORK
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Update the message on the 1800 hotline when it is safe to return to work, refer Appendix D. X X
Dispatch appropriate personnel to conduct checks of the facilities for damage. X X
Check all power systems, safety critical systems, workshop utilities; administration, fencing, roadways, jetty, bunds, sediment ponds, and communications are not affected.
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Check that roads are safe for traffic use – Call NT road report 1800 246 199 X X
Notify the Operations Section Chief of current status of the facilities. X
Conduct any essential repairs. X X X X Reinstate operational staffing levels when the facility power systems, safety critical systems, utilities and communications are online.
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9.4.2 Severe Storm
Darwin is situated in an area that is subject to severe storms particularly in the period from September through to March. However, storms can occur at any time of the year.
Dangers associated with severe storms are:
o Hail (diameter of 2 cm or more)
o Wind gusts (90 kph or greater)
o Flash floods
o Tornadoes
o Lightning
In order to obtain advanced warning of severe storms, a Weather Mapping System is in place that identifies the location and approach of thunderstorms within a range of 100 nautical miles. This will enable accurate monitoring of the approaching storm to allow for loading operations to LNG tankers to be suspended within a safe time frame and also to suspend all outdoor activities involving personnel until the storm passes.
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Monitor Weather Mapping system for storm activity. X Notify the Emergency Commander when storm activity is evident within 100 nautical miles of the site. X
Continue to monitor the storm and estimate direction and speed. X
Notify the Emergency Commander when the storm is within 50 nautical miles of the site. X
Report to the CCR. X X X Commence storm calculations in respect to speed, path of travel and likely impact on the site. X X X
Notify the Operations Section Chief, giving full details and maintain an open line of communication. X
Notify Operations Team Leader X Notify the Marine Coordinator when the storm is estimated to impact site within 30 minutes. X
When the storm is assessed as impacting site within 15 minutes, issue PA/radio announcement directing all external operations to cease, all personnel report to an internal safe haven and remain there until notified.
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Monitor the storm and assess when risk to personnel has passed. X X
Instigate PA/radio call advising of safe return to work and assess site for any damage from the storm. X
Maintain a detailed log of events. X X X X X
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9.5 UNAUTHORISED ACTS
Unauthorised acts can be classified into four distinct areas:
o Criminal acts
o Unauthorised vessel approaching the Jetty
o Unauthorised entry to site
o Sabotage/bomb threats
Vessel is berthed or 30 mins either side of berthing - The PFSO or Delegate must be contact for all Water Restricted Zone (WRZ) or land based security events. For Security incident the PFSO or Delegate will refer to the DLNG Port Facility Security Plan (ALL/HSE/SEC/007) and complete required notification as indicated by MTOFSA (2003).
NO Vessel berthed - PFSO or Delegate is notified for events occurring in the Water Restricted Zone (WRZ) only
The following checklists in sections 9.3, 9.5 and 9.11 only contain information relating to the management of the response. Specialist security information is contained in the Security Management Plan and related documents. Appendix F
9.5.1 Criminal Acts
Criminal acts are those that involve:
o Sabotage
o Wilful damage
o Violence
o Assault
o Theft
Where it is suspected that a criminal act has occurred or that a criminal act is taking place, the Emergency Commander must take whatever steps are necessary to control the situation. Safety of personnel must be the first priority. Where the situation involves violence or assault, the Emergency Commander may request security staff to restrain the suspect using only the minimum amount of force whilst awaiting the arrival of the Police.
To ensure prompt Police response, immediately notify Police communications with concise details as to the type and threat of the act.
o Non immediate life threat - via Police Comcen 131 444
o Life threat acts – via 000
There may be a requirement to hold the suspect in a secure location whilst awaiting the arrival of the Police. Where this is the case, careful observations must be maintained particularly where the suspect is behaving abnormally or where there is a suspicion that the suspect is under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
Where damage to the facility has occurred, the extent of damage and its effect on the integrity of the facility or its operability must be assessed.
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Notify the Emergency Commander. X Activate the ERT including security guard(s). X Notify PFSO or delegate Appendix F X Notify Police and request assistance. X X Notify the Operations Section Chief and maintain an open line of communication. X
Notify Operations Team Leader X Proceed to the scene of the incident and assess the situation. X X
Initiate the Muster Alarm (GSA) if appropriate. Make a PA announcement. X
Arrange for medical treatment of any injured persons. X X
Assess any damage and report to the Operations Section Chief. X
Suspend operations as appropriate. X X Consider the need to evacuate the facility if integrity or safety is compromised. X
Maintain an open line of communication with the Operations Section Chief. X X
Secure the incident scene and post guards if necessary. X X
Assist the authorities in their investigations. X X X X X X X Maintain a detailed log of events. X X X
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9.5.2 Unauthorised Vessel Approaching the Jetty
The Darwin LNG Jetty is located within Darwin Harbour, a traditional recreational fishing area. The Jetty facility comprises an access jetty, loading dock and mooring dolphins. Security of these areas must be maintained, particularly during loading operations.
Vessels may arouse suspicion if they:
o Appear to be engaged in unusual activities
o Fail to respond to communications
o Cannot reliably explain the nature and justification of their activities
A 500 metre exclusion zone has been established surrounding the Darwin LNG Jetty. Only vessels that have permission from the Darwin Port and Darwin LNG Representative may enter this area and then only under the Permit to Work System.
A flow diagram displaying the security management of unauthorized vessels entering the waterside restricted zone is available at Appendix F Early notification to the Port Facilities Security Officer (PFSO) or Delegate will allow timely reporting of the event to meet legislative requirements. Darwin LNG Port Facility Security Plan (ALL/HSE/SEC/007) contains time critical notifications that must be completed.
Monitoring of all vessels approaching the Jetty will be via CCTV and visual.
The radio protocol for raising an unauthorised vessel approaching the Jetty is as follows:
Calling on VHF Channel 16
“This is Darwin LNG (Repeat three times) calling unknown vessel, position approaching the Darwin LNG Jetty.” (Repeat three times) “Please state your vessel’s name.”
Upon reply, respond with “Please note you are heading for a restricted area. Please alter course immediately to avoid this area.”
If the vessel does not respond after the first call, send and continue to send both messages, repeating each one three times, until the vessel responds.
A Long Rang Acoustic Device (LRAD) is available for use. Operations Supervisor to continue to monitor situation until resolved and use the LRAD if necessary (Security are not authorised to use the LRAD).
If the vessel does not respond or if it continues to head towards the Jetty, the CCR is to be notified and consider if site muster is required. PFSO to contact and notify authorities (Office of Transport Security and the Darwin Port) as required in Darwin LNG Port Facility Security Plan (ALL/HSE/SEC/007).
In the event that the unauthorised vessel continues toward the Jetty the Emergency Commander can consider the need to discontinue/shutdown any activities or process at DLNG. The Jetty and the LNG tanker will be secured to prevent access.
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Attempt to contact vessel by radio and confirm they are aware of the exclusion zone.
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Note incident in the log book. X Notify Emergency Commander. X Vessel not responding to radio and not leaving the exclusion zone
Immediately advise Emergency Commander of situation. X
Notify PFSO or delegate and confirm notifications they will complete Appendix F
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Continue attempt to raise the vessel on VHF radio until contact is established. X X
Confirm that PFSO or delegate has advised Darwin Port and NT Police of potential security threat and request their response.
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Activate the ERT. X Emergency Commander to refer to security management process Appendix F. X
Notify Operations Team Leader X X Notify the Operations Section Chief maintain an open line of communication. X
Maintain contact with vessel master (if berthed) of status of situation. X
Consider utilising the support vessel (tug Boat) to assist with contacting and monitor vessel movements within the WRZ
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Emergency Commander to consider using Long Range Acoustic Device (LRAD). Security are not permitted to use. Emergency Commander must authorize.
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Use plant PA on jetty and advise of exclusion zone and need to clear the area.
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Consider the need to discontinue or shutdown any activities/processes. X
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If the vessel clears the area, note the incident in the log book, daily report X
Raise an incident report if required X Confirm that the PFSO has completed Maritime Security Incident Form and notification as required including CSO
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Notify personnel when the incident is over X Reinstate systems and processes for normal operations X
Conduct a hot debrief to identify any process improvements to enhance emergency response
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9.5.3 Unauthorised Entry to Site The Darwin LNG facility is located at Wickham point approximately 45kms from the CBD of Darwin. Access into the facility is controlled by security swipe card at the only entry point into the facility.
In the event of an unauthorised entry into the Darwin LNG facility, entry into areas, such as the control room building and maintenance building will be made secure to prevent unauthorised access.
If there is an LNG tanker berthed at the Jetty, the COP Port Facilities Security Officer is to be informed immediately. The Port Facilities Security Officer shall complete notifications to security agencies relating to potential for port security breach. (See reporting requirement Appendix F)
CCTV is used to monitor the location of unauthorised persons whilst awaiting the arrival of the NT Police.
The following guiding principles should be followed:
1. Observe and Report – Earliest and accurate reporting of any possible Terrorist or Piracy activities to the Control Room and subsequent immediate notification to the local Police.
2. Muster and Protect – Muster and inform all site personnel immediately of the situation
3. Muster and Evacuate – If the scenario, time or conditions dictate the safest option is to either stay in situ or evacuate
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Upon observing an intruder or attempted intruder, the reporting party contacts the CCR.
Take details from the person reporting the incident X Notify DLNG Security X Notify the Emergency Commander. X Notify Police and request their assistance. X X Activate the ERT. X Notify Operations Team Leader X X Notify the Operations Section Chief and maintain an open line of communication. X
Vessel berthed at DLNG Jetty – Notify PFSO or delegate and confirm notifications that they will complete Appendix F
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Proceed to the incident site with Security and assess the situation if safe to do so. X
Maintain constant radio contact with the CCR. X Consider the need to muster all personnel for safety reasons. X
Secure access to affected facilities if practicable and safe to do so. X X
Consider the need to discontinue or shutdown any activities/processes. X
Contact Vessel Master and advise of security breach. X
Advise all personnel on the Jetty to cease operations, return to shore and ensure Jetty access gate is closed and locked.
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Attempt to maintain control of the facility without endangering the lives or wellbeing of personnel X X
Assess any damage and report to the Emergency Commander. X X
Notify the Operations Section Chief maintain an open line of communication. X
Confirm with PFSO that CSO has been notified X X Arrange for medical treatment of any injured personnel. X X X
Consider the need to evacuate the site. X Secure the incident scene. X X Maintain a detailed log of events. X X X Notify personnel when the incident is over X
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9.5.4 Sabotage/Bomb Threat
Any persons receiving a sabotage or bomb threat phone call should use the Bomb Threat Checklist (Appendix E) to assist in gaining as much information from the caller as possible. Do not discuss the threat with anyone other than the responsible persons listed in the response matrix below.
Under the Darwin LNG Port Facility Security Plan (ALL/HSE/SEC/007) the Office of Transport Security, Australian Federal Police, NT Police, the Darwin Port and the Vessel Master (if applicable) need to be notified. The Port Facilities Security Officer shall be notified of any sabotage or bomb threat event and will complete marine related agency notifications as appropriate. See reporting requirements Appendix F
Response considerations:
• Analyse the wording of the threat to guide actions. • Notify Police of the threat received (000) • Depending on the contents of the message, The Emergency Commander, in consultation
with site Security and Police will have two courses of action available. ‘Evacuation’ or ‘Search’ of areas under threat.’
Evacuate
• Emergency egress paths, exit points, muster locations and assemble areas should be checked to see if there are any suspicious objects before commencing an evacuation.
• The PA system is the most appropriate method of communicating the threat and providing instructions. Message should be in a calm rational tone to reduce any potential for panic.
• The message should contain an instruction that before evacuating, personnel should look around for any foreign items or parcel in or around work areas. If found they should not be touched but report this to security immediately.
• Personnel should also be advised that they should take any personal items or equipment they bought into the site today if they are immediately retrievable.
• The assembly point should be no closer than 300m of any building where the bomb threat is reported.
Search
• Depending on an assessment of the threat, a decision may be made to initiate a search. It needs to be considered that persons undertaking the search may be at risk.
• A planned approach is essential and needs to involve personnel who have sound knowledge of workplace layout including storage areas and any areas open to site visitors.
• Foreign objects, particularly those that are emitting any unusual odour, liquid or any stained appearance should be identified and an exclusion area established.
• If a suspicious object is located, it is imperative that it should not be touched, moved or any means of containment placed over it.
• Police should be informed immediately of the suspicious package. • Search team should be removed immediately. • The Police Bomb Squad will be responsible for eliminating the threat. • If the search fails to locate any suspicious object, the area can be reoccupied at the
discretion of the Emergency Commander in conjunction with the Police Bomb Squad.
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Notify the CCR - do not use radio/mobile phone as they may trigger some types of detonation devices. X
Notify the Emergency Commander. X Activate the ERT. X Notify Security. X X Vessel berthed at DLNG Jetty – Notify PFSO or delegate and confirm notifications that they will complete X X
Notify the NT Police and request advice and assistance -000 X X Notify Operations Team Leader X Notify the Operations Section Chief maintain an open line of communication. X
Confirm with PFSO that CSO has been notified X X Maintain contact with vessel master of status of situation if applicable. X X
Advise all personnel by PA of the situation and request that the immediate area be searched for signs of unusual packages and reported. Stress that any packages are not to be moved.
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Consider need to muster all personnel for safety reasons by activating General Site Alarm. X
Meet NT Police at gate and conduct briefing session with personnel who received the call X X
Confirm NT police will notify the Australian Federal Police X Consider shutdown of loading operations. X If available information and MARSEC security level supports a credible threat & potential for injury exists, initiate plant shutdown and evacuation.
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Maintain a detailed log of events. X X Notify personnel when the incident is over. X X Reinstate systems and processes for normal operations X Conduct a hot debrief to identify any process improvements to enhance emergency response X
Monitor emotional wellbeing of response personnel and implement support processes as required X
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9.6 H2S ALARM
Hydrogen Sulphide (H2S) is removed from the process gas stream in the Amine Unit. The unit consists of a CO2 absorber column (V-1201) where sour process gas counter currently contacts lean amine solution, CO2 and H2S are absorbed into the amine solution creating rich amine. The rich amine is then regenerated in the solvent regenerator (V-1202) the overhead gas stream from the regeneration process contains the H2S which is then routed to the incinerator or vented to atmosphere.
This gas has the potential to contain quantities of H2S which may be harmful to human life. H2S is a colourless gas which is heavier than air and smells of “rotten eggs” in small quantities. In higher concentrations H2S nullifies the sense of smell.
H2S detectors are fitted on the Acid Gas Incinerator (K-1904), Solvent Regenerator Reflux Drum (V-1206), Acid Gas KO Drum (V-1207) at the vent and the Waste Water Tank (T-2912)
H2S local warning lights are fitted at Solvent Regenerator Reflux Drum (V-1206), south of Acid Gas Incinerator (K-1904), Solvent Regenerator Vessel (V-1202), Waste Water Tank (T-2912) and the Acid Gas KO Drum (V-1207).
An H2S concentration of 5ppm will set off a H2S alarm on the CCR F&G panel and set off the H2S warning beacons in the area of the detector. A PA announcement will be made by the CCR operator to advise personnel of the actions to take.
GENERAL RESPONSE TO A H2S ALARM
On hearing the PA announcement that there has been an H2S alarm, or the warning beacons are flashing, all personnel at the Darwin LNG facility must take the following actions:
o Stop all work being carried out and make your area safe
o Stand-by and listen to PA announcements
o Should you smell any H2S or be aware of a gas leak move away from the area
o Raise the alarm, use Manual Call Point, telephone, radio
o Do not attempt to isolate the leak or enter the area
o Provide CCR with information regarding the incident
o Proceed to Muster Point
o Listen for a radio announcement while making your way towards your Muster Point
o Swipe Access Card at Muster Point
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Make appropriate PA announcement including ALL CHANNEL RADIO call. X
Monitor surrounding gas detectors H2S & Gas, CCTVs. X
Notify the Emergency Commander and Bayu Undan. X
Activate the ERT. X Assess all information determine actions to be taken. X
Notify Operations Section Chief and maintain an open line of communication. X
Notify Operations Team Leader X X Monitor facility status, monitor CCTV F&G. Take action as required. X X
Notify external emergency services if required. Life threatening situation –use 000 X
Ensure the location of the Emergency Team is marked on the incident board. X
Complete Muster Check. X Initiate a search for any missing persons. X Obtain information updates from On Scene Coordinator. X
Notify personnel of situation via radio/PA X Determine if incident is likely to escalate. X X Determine if there is a requirement to shutdown and depressurise the process system. X X
Maintain a detailed log of events. X X Notify personnel when the incident is over. X Reinstate systems and processes for normal operations X
Conduct a hot debrief to identify any process improvements to enhance emergency response X
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9.7 RADIATION INCIDENT
All ionising radiation sources brought onto site for specialised tasks such as non-destructive testing (NDT) or pig tracking will be under the control of a licensed contractor and will only be used by trained licensed radiation workers. The contractor shall have appropriate procedures in place for both normal operations and emergency events. Ionising radiation sources shall only be used in controlled areas and appropriately stored when not in use. All measures are to be taken to ensure that there is no potential exposure to other site personnel.
An emergency situation may arise however in which unplanned, potentially hazardous exposure to ionising radiation has occurred or is likely to occur. These situations may include:
o Personnel suspected of receiving ionising radiation exceeding the maximum dose limit
o Physical damage to a sealed source or container
o Sealed source not returned to its protective container
o Source lost, stolen or whereabouts unknown
o Fire or any other incident occurring in an area where radioactive substances are in use
A radiation safety and protection plan, which must include emergency procedures, must be prepared by the organisation using the radioactive material and displayed in areas where radioactive substances are used and stored.
In order to minimise the risk to personnel should an emergency occur, the following must be in place when ionising radiation sources are in use:
o Trained personnel and emergency equipment are available
o Specified procedures are in place to bring the situation under control
o Assessment of doses received as a consequence of an incident or accident
o Access to appropriate medical care/advice for overexposed personnel
In the event of a radiation incident, immediate contact between the licensed contractor and the Emergency Commander must be made. The Emergency Commander shall initiate the appropriate response in accordance with the type of emergency and shall provide support as requested by the licensed contractor.
Responders attending to an incident involving a radiation source must ensure:
o Time exposure is kept to an absolute minimum
o Ensure physical shielding between the source and responders
o Maintain as much distance from the source as is practicable
All personnel who are engaged in the handling of or the use of radiation apparatus of radioactive substances shall comply with the requirements of the following:
o NT Radiation Protection Act 2009
o Northern Territory Dangerous Goods Regulations
o COP Safe Handling of Radiation Sources Procedure (ALL/HSE/PRO/046)
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RADIATION INCIDENT
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Notify the Emergency Commander. X Obtain and confirm information on Permit X X Activate the ERT. X Maintain communication with the licensed contractor. X
Notify the Operations Section Chief and maintain an open line of communication. X X
Notify Operations Team Leader X X Notify emergency services as required (000) X X Ensure that NT Worksafe and NT Health Department notified
Suspend all operations as appropriate. X Notify Medic to assist with affected personnel if required and the potential for radiation contamination.
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Consult with radiation supplier and contractor to determine response strategies - as required X X X
Provide assistance to the licensed contractor as requested. X
Approach from upwind X X Evacuate all personnel no less than 25 metres and demarcate area. No unauthorized entry. X X
Maintain a detailed log of events. X Conduct debrief and advise personnel of support available X
INCIDENTS with POSSIBLE INVOLVEMENT of RADIATION SOURCE
Confirm location of incident and location of radiation source. Then answer both questions below to assist in determining the response strategies:
• Determine if radiation source is secure – information from licensed contractor and other workers
o Yes – Confirm its last known location and description of container o NO – refer to checklist list above
• Is radiation source within 25m of incident site? o YES – then refer to checklist above o NO – demarcate an area of 25m around radiation source location No unauthorized
entry Ensure that the ERT are advised of radiation source status and location
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9.8 FIRE OR EXPLOSION
Confirmed fire detection shall result in an immediate Muster alarm (GSA) accompanied by a PA / ALL channel radio announcement. Alternative means of initiation include radios and Manual Call Points.
Fixed fire extinguishing systems such as deluge or CO2 will operate automatically in the event of confirmed fire detection. They also have the capability to be manually initiated by the CCR operator
On operation of the muster alarm (GSA), all personnel will proceed to the nearest safe muster point or as designated by the Emergency Commander.
ACTIONS
Any person discovering a fire should:
o Evacuate the area
o Raise the alarm (notify the CCR by Manual Call Point, telephone, radio)
o Provide CCR with information regarding the incident such as location of fire and which piece of equipment is involved
o Not attempt to fight the fire unless trained and it is safe to do so
o Proceed to the designated muster point
Where activities are being undertaken that require the auto-deluge system to be turned off, procedures are in place to post personnel on Fire Watch duties.
In the event of a fire or explosion, the CCR shall be notified by radio, telephone or Manual Call Point to activate the deluge system.
Fires within Buildings
Emergency Response Team (ERT) will investigate any report of fires or activation of automatic detection in any facility building. Once reports have been received from the Emergency Team Leader, a situation report should be provided to the NTFRS and Police via 000.
DLNG ERT should undertake defensive firefighting operations to prevent spread of fire.
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Record details from person reporting incident, location and severity of the fire/explosion. X
Raise the muster alarm (GSA). X Initiate ESD and deluge where necessary. X Notify the Emergency Commander. X Activate the ERT. X Determine threat to people and the facility and if assistance from external emergency services is required. Call 000.
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Make appropriate PA/All channel radio announcement. X
Notify the Operations Section Chief and maintain an open line of communication X
Notify Operations Team Leader X X Ensure process ESD and automatic fire fighting systems functioned, initiate manually if necessary. X X
Monitor adjacent F&G systems & CCTV. X Notify On-scene Coordinator to proceed to the incident location and establish a forward command post.
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Consider potential for escalation / offsite impact. Relay this information to emergency services. Local or Site or External (offsite) impacts. See Table 2.3.
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Set up forward command post, establish communications and report on the situation. X
Identify hazards, minimise risks, set objectives and strategies (incident control plan). X
Brief ERT and commence implementation of the plan. X X
Ensure location of ERT is tracked on the incident board. X
Assess all information determine actions to be taken. X Consider evacuation of process site. X Ensure Emergency Response procedures are followed. X
Notify Security that external emergency services are responding, arrange for escort to the incident scene Including Police, NTF&RS, Ambulance, NT Work Safe, etc.
X X
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FIRE OR EXPLOSION
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Confirm process shutdown and automatic fire fighting systems functioned. X X
Complete Muster Check. X X X Initiate search for any missing persons. X Liaise with external emergency services on the incident control plans. X X X
Notify personnel of situation via PA/all channel radio. X Gather information, Area Technicians, witness, F&G, CCTV. X
Mark up Response Board, detailing weather conditions, etc. X
If depressurisation is initiated confirm process is operational X
Monitor facility status, take action as required. X Consider potential for escalation. X Implement evacuation of site if required – consider weather conditions X
Determine cause of incident. X Casualties receive sufficient medical care. X X Update Response Board, record events, logistics movements. X X
Consider structural integrity and vehicle access X X Determine if emergency is contained or under control. X
Maintain a detailed log of events. X Secure scene and preserve for investigation X X X Notify personnel when the incident is over. X Reinstate systems and processes for normal operations X
Conduct a hot debrief to identify any process improvements to enhance emergency response X X
Monitor emotional wellbeing of response personnel and implement support processes as required X
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9.9 HYDROCARBON RELEASE
For an unplanned hydrocarbon release, reference should be made to the DLNG OIL POLLUTION EMERGENCY PLAN (ALL/HSE/ER/009).
Should an unplanned liquid hydrocarbon release occur and the volume is greater than 20 litres, the Northern Territory Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) must be notified immediately via the pollution hotline to the Environmental Compliance Officer. Where the release is less than 20 litres, courtesy notification will occur as appropriate.
Contact Tel 1800 064 567
Should the release occur with the export pipeline, the Northern Territory Department of Mines and Energy must also be notified. Contact # 08 8999 5511
The NT Gas Emergency 24 Hour Hotline shall be called on 1800 019 112 for all releases occurring offsite.
The response to a liquid hydrocarbon release within the Darwin LNG facility should be initiated observing the following priorities:
o Personnel Safety
o Fire Prevention
o Eliminating the source of the release
o Minimising environmental damage
ACTIONS
Any person discovering a hydrocarbon release of liquid or gas should:
o Evacuate the area
o Raise the alarm (notify the CCR by Manual Call Point, telephone, radio)
o Provide CCR with information regarding the incident such as:
ο Type of leakage
ο Location of the piece of equipment
ο Severity of incident, give estimate of volumes if possible
o Attempt to isolate/contain the release if the equipment is known and it is safe to do so
o Avoid any areas where vapours from released hydrocarbon liquids are likely to be contained
o Proceed to Muster Point
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9.9.1 Hydrocarbon Release Process Areas
Emergency Team Actions
• Verify that all personnel have been evacuated • Complete rescues (if safe to do so) • Keep product from entering sumps and drainage inlets • Implement containment measures if possible • Disperse any gas products emanating from liquid spill • Consider foam application (Hi-Expansion for Propane LNG / B Class foam for diesel
fuel)
LNG Releases Avoid any contact as LNG has cryogenic properties.
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HYDROCARBON RELEASE – PROCESS AREAS
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Raise the alarm muster alarm (GSA). X Notify the Emergency Commander. X Shutdown/isolate the involved equipment or process. X
Activate the ERT. X Notify Bayu Undan CCR Operator X Request assistance from emergency services Call 000. X
Make appropriate PA and all channel Radio announcement. X
Monitor adjacent gas detectors and CCTV. X Notify the Operations Section Chief and maintain an open line of communication. X
Notify Operations Team Leader X X Notify On-Scene Coordinator to proceed to the incident location and set up forward command post in a safe location upwind of the affected area.
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Set up forward command post, establish communications and report on the situation. X
Identify hazards, minimise risks, set objectives and devise an incident control plan. X X
Brief ERT and commence implementation of the plan. X
Ensure location of the ERT is tracked on the incident board. X
Assess all information, amend action plan as appropriate. X
Mark up Response Board detailing weather conditions, etc. X
Complete Muster Check. X Initiate search for any missing persons. X Activate DLNG OPEP if required. X Notify Darwin Airport Control Tower. X Consider evacuation of process site – consider weather conditions
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HYDROCARBON RELEASE – PROCESS AREAS
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Consider potential for escalation / offsite impact. Relay this information to emergency services. Local or Site or External (offsite) impacts. See Table 2.3.
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If potential for offsite impact inform adjacent Middle Arm Point industries X
Notify Security that external emergency services are responding, arrange for escort to the incident scene Including Police, NTF&RS, Ambulance, NT Work Safe, etc.
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Notify personnel of situation via PA and all channel radio X
Gather further information from Area Technicians, witness, F&G, CCTV. X X X
Confirm with the Operations Section Chief that NT EPA has been notified, as required. X
Determine if full process system shutdown and depressurisation required if not already conducted.
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Request additional assistance as required. X X Maintain a detailed log of events. X Notify personnel when the event is over. X Reinstate systems and processes for normal operations X
Conduct a hot debrief to identify any process improvements to enhance emergency response X
Monitor emotional wellbeing of response personnel and implement support processes as required
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9.9.2 Hydrocarbon Release from Export Pipeline
For incidents involving the export pipeline, reference should be made to the Bayu-Undan Emergency Response Plan ALL/HSE/ER/003,
The responsibility for the export pipeline up to the beach valve at Darwin LNG lies with Bayu-Undan Operations, however Darwin Port has overall control for response within Port Limits. Darwin LNG will respond and take all necessary actions to support the response effort and minimise risk.
The Leak Detection System will indicate to the Bayu-Undan CCR Operator and the Darwin LNG CCR Operator that a leak has occurred, however the detection time will vary according to the size of the leak.
The response to an export pipeline leak in the vicinity of the Darwin LNG facilities will be dependent on the proximity to the plant and the degree of threat. If there is a hazard to the Darwin LNG facility and the environment it will be necessary to isolate and if possible, depressurise the pipeline.
ACTIONS
Any person observing a leak on the export pipeline should:
o Immediately contact the CCR
o Provide CCR with the following information regarding the incident:
ο Location of the leak
ο Is the Jetty, LNG Tanker or other vessel in the area under threat
ο Severity of incident, give estimate of volumes if possible
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HYDROCARBON RELEASE – EXPORT PIPELINE
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If leak detected by the Leak Detection System, confirm with Bayu-Undan CCR Operator. X
Notify Bayu-Undan CCR Operator. X Notify Emergency Commander. X Activate the ERT. X Notify Darwin Port Duty Officer. X Consider potential for escalation / offsite impact. Relay this information to emergency services. Local or Site or External (offsite) impacts. See Table 2.3.
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If potential for offsite impact inform adjacent Middle Arm Point industries X
Notify Darwin Airport Control Tower. X Maintain communication with CCP CCR. X Proceed to the Jetty and confirm situation, if safe to do so. X X
Monitor F&G panel if leak close to plant. X Determine threat to personnel and facilities. X Initiate muster alarm (GSA) if required. X Make PA/all channel radio announcements. X Notify Operations Section Chief and maintain an open line of communication. X
Notify Operations Team Leader X X Notify the Masters on any LNG tankers and nearby vessels. X
Disconnect LNG tanker if necessary. X Consider movement of LNG Tanker to safe location if practicable. X X
Maintain liaison with Darwin Port and respond to any instructions they issue. X
Confirm with the Operations Section Chief that NTEPA have been notified. X X
Activate the DLNG OPEP. X Mark up Response Board detailing weather conditions, leak, etc. X X
In liaison with Operations Section Chief and Bayu-Undan CCR, determine whether to shutdown process, isolate and depressurise pipeline.
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HYDROCARBON RELEASE – EXPORT PIPELINE
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Confirm process facilities feeding leak closed in and pipeline ESD valves closed. X
Request vessel/aerial surveillance via IMT. X Monitor size and direction of leak if possible. X Maintain a detailed log of events. X Notify personnel when the incident is over. X Reinstate systems and processes for normal operations X
Conduct a hot debrief to identify any process improvements to enhance emergency response X
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9.9.3 Hydrocarbon Release to Marine Environment
Given the design of the DLNG facility, release of hydrocarbons to water will generally only occur at the jetty end of the Jetty facility, and then only when loading operations are taking place or maintenance activities are being undertaken.
Risk assessment studies indicate that the most likely event could be the unplanned release of a minimum amount of hydraulic oil to water (see DLNG OPEP (ALL/HSE/ER/009)). In order to reduce the effect of this type of release on the environment, a bio-degradable, vegetable oil-based hydraulic oil is used for the loading arms.
In respect to heavier hydrocarbons such as diesel, it is not considered that a release to water is likely, however oil spill response equipment is carried on-board the stand-by tug should this event occur. DLNG also keeps a cache of 1000m of absorbent boom.
When loading operations or maintenance activities are taking place, absorbent booms will be deployed at all openings to the water in the secondary containment area.
Equipment to combat releases include:
o Absorbent booms for secondary containment on the jetty (2 x 3m lengths)
o Spill equipment kits
o Marker buoy
A spill response trailer, located at the DLNG Fire Station, is also equipped with additional equipment if required.
ACTIONS
In the event of a release, the following actions should take place:
o Attempt to isolate/contain the release
o Throw marker buoy into the water at the point of product entry and maintain visual contact
o Raise the alarm (notify the CCR by Manual Call Point, telephone, radio)
o Provide CCR with information regarding the incident such as:
ο Type of product
ο Quantity released
ο Location and direction of current
ο Are there any environmentally sensitive areas in its path
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HYDROCARBON RELEASE TO MARINE ENVIRONMENT
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Notify Emergency Commander. X Activate the ERT. X Notify Darwin Port Duty Officer. X X Proceed to the Jetty and confirm situation. X X Determine threat to personnel, facilities and environment. X
Ensure primary and secondary containments are secure. X
Notify the Masters on LNG tanker and tug(s). X Ensure containment equipment on the vessels is deployed if available and if required. X
Initiate muster alarm (GSA) if required. X Make PA/ all channel radio announcements. X Notify Operations Section Chief and maintain an open line of communication. X
Notify Operations Team Leader X X Activate DLNG OPEP. X Maintain liaison with Darwin Port and respond to any instructions they issue. X
Confirm with the Operations Section Chief that NTEPA have been notified. X X
Provide all known information to Darwin Port for input to their spill trajectory model. X X
Notify Darwin Aquaculture Centre to shut down water intake if under threat. X X
Commence clean up primary and secondary containment areas. X X
Mark up Response Board detailing weather conditions, leak, etc. X X
Monitor spill trajectory and transfer information onto Port Aerial Map. X X
Monitor size and direction of leak. X X Maintain a detailed log of events. X Notify personnel when the incident is over. X Reinstate systems and processes for normal operations X
Conduct a hot debrief to identify any process improvements to enhance emergency response X
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9.10 CHEMICAL SPILL / GAS RELEASE FROM CYLINDERS (HAZMAT)
Darwin LNG has a small inventory of chemical products used for the purpose of LNG process and laboratory activities. Safety Data Sheets (SDS) files are kept on all chemicals and provide details on the hazards and handling techniques associated with each chemical and gas. SDSs are found on the ConocoPhillips intranet HSE - Approved Chemicals page. A hard copy of all SDS for materials used at DLNG is maintained at the Guard Hose for emergency services use.
The NTFRS is the agency responsible for HAZMAT emergencies in the Northern Territory should be informed of all HAZMAT emergencies. Life threatening emergencies or urgent assistance requests should be communicated via 000 and other non-life threatening notifications to NTPFES will be via non-emergency telephone number (08) 8922 1583 (NTPFES Communications Centre).
The establishment of clear zones to restrict entry of non-authorized personnel to the incident scene should be one of the first priorities in establishing scene control.
ACTIONS
Any person discovering a chemical spill or Gas release from a cylinder should:
o Immediately raise the alarm and contact the CCR
o Evacuate the area
o Raise the alarm (use Manual Call Point, telephone, radio)
o Provide CCR with information the following information:
ο Type of spill
ο Location of spill
ο Severity of incident, give estimate of volumes if possible
o Attempt to isolate the leak if the chemical or gas and the hazards associated with it is known and it is safe to do so.
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CHEMICAL SPILL/GAS RELEASE FROM CYLINDER (HAZMAT)
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Notify Emergency Commander. X Initiate site muster alarm (GSA) if required. X Activate the ERT. X Notify personnel of situation via PA/ all channel radio. X
Notify Operations Section Chief and maintain an open line of communication. X
Notify Operations Team Leader X X Request assistance from external emergency services. Phone 000 for life threatening situations. X X
Notify On-Scene Coordinator to proceed to the incident location and set up a forward command post in a safe location at least 70metres upwind of the affected area.
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Consider potential for escalation / offsite impact. Relay this information to emergency services. Local or Site or External (offsite) impacts. Table 2.3.
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If potential for offsite impact inform adjacent Middle Arm Point industries X
Notify Security that external emergency services are responding, arrange for escort to the incident scene. X
Set up forward command post, establish communications and report on the situation. X
Assess all information determine plan to follow. X Request for SDS information. X Determine what protective equipment required. X Brief Emergency Response Team and commence implementation of the plan. X X
Ensure location of the Emergency Team is tracked on the incident board. X X
Request for additional resources as required. X X Complete Muster Check. X Initiate search for any missing persons. X X Establish and maintain zonings to restrict personnel entry into incident scene X X
Determine decontamination requirements as per SDS and establish decontamination area X X
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Isolate source of spill and initiate clean up. X X Determine decontamination requirements as per SDS and establish decontamination area X X
Maintain a detailed log of events. X Notify personnel when the incident is over. X Reinstate systems and processes for normal operations X
Conduct a hot debrief to identify any process improvements to enhance emergency response X
Monitor emotional wellbeing of response personnel and implement support processes as required X
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9.11 ACTS OF TERRORISM
Vessel is berthed or 30 mins either side of berthing - The PFSO or Delegate must be contact for all Water Restricted Zone (WRZ) or land based security events. For Security incident the PFSO or Delegate will refer to the DLNG Port Facility Security Plan (ALL/HSE/SEC/007) and complete required notification as indicated by MTOFSA (2003).
NO Vessel berthed - PFSO or Delegate is notified for events occurring in the Water Restricted Zone (WRZ) only
The following checklists in sections 9.3, 9.5 and 9.11 only contain information relating to the management of the response. Specialist security information is contained in the Security Management Plan and related documents.
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Terrorism: Attacks against assets or personnel for political ends.
Typical terrorist events are:
o Sabotage by bomb or explosive devices, which result in injury, loss of life or damage to infrastructure and production or denial of services
o Hijacking and hostage siege resulting in lost production
o Blockage of transport routes and denial of supplies or gas supplies
o Unauthorised access or use of equipment which results in interruption to production or denial of services
o Unauthorised access to secure areas or deliberate infringement of exclusion zones
o Use of industry transport to carry those intending to cause a security incident and their equipment
o Use of a mode of industry transport or industry facility infrastructure as a weapon or a means to cause damage or destruction
o Use of a ship to transport explosives, hazardous goods or weapons
Given the wide range of possible terrorist events that could occur, the response strategies by the DLNG plant ERT should adopt are:
1. Observe and Report – Earliest and accurate reporting of any possible Terrorist activities to the Control Room and subsequent immediate notification to the local Police and Federal Police
2. Muster and Protect – Muster and inform all site personnel immediately of the situation
3. Muster and Evacuate – If the scenario, time or conditions dictate the safest option is to either stay in situ or evacuate
Should any terrorist event occur or criminal intruders enter the facility, personnel must not put their own safety or the safety of others in jeopardy.
The COP Port Facilities Security Officer will complete all marine related notifications to meet legislative requirements.
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ACT OF TERRORISM
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Upon observing an act of or suspicion of terrorism the reporting party contacts the CCR immediately.
Take details from the person reporting the incident X Notify DLNG Security X Notify the Emergency Commander X Vessel berthed at DLNG Jetty – Notify PFSO or delegate confirm notification they will complete X X
Given the situation consider the need to muster or evacuate all personnel X
Activate the ERT X Notify NT Police and request their assistance. Tel 000 X X
Notify the Operations Section Chief and maintain an open line of communication X
Notify Operations Team Leader X X Confirm with PFSO that CSO has been notified X X Notify National Security Hotline 1800 123 400 and advise them of the situation X
Use PA/ all channel radio to advise all personnel of situation X
Secure access to affected facilities if practicable and safe to do so. X X X
Consider the need to discontinue or shutdown any activities/processes. X
Shutdown loading operations (if applicable). X Advise all personnel on the Jetty to cease operations, return to shore and ensure Jetty access gate is closed and locked.
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Attempt to maintain control of the facility without endangering the lives or wellbeing of personnel. X X
Consider immediate site evacuation if not initiated. X Arrange for medical treatment of any injured personnel. X
Maintain a detailed log of events. X Notify personnel when the incident is over. X Reinstate systems and processes for normal operations X
Conduct a hot debrief to identify any process improvements to enhance emergency response X
Monitor emotional wellbeing of response personnel and implement support processes as required X
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9.12 HYDROCARBON GAS RELEASE – PWC PIPELINE
The DLNG to PWC pipeline is divided for context into two Sections; Portion A to the isolation valves at the Wickham Receiving Station (WRS) and Portion B WRS facility.
Portion A
The main 250mm pipeline length including buried sections is approximately 2.2km in length and ends at the COP lease boundary. Emergency supply line is a separate 100mmNB line of 330m approximate length between the inlet valve XV_11010 and the inlet separator V1101. Portion “A” runs from the beach valve area to the WRS on Wickham Point Road. DLNG ERT will supply initial response to this section of the pipeline.
Portion B
Includes all piping and valves from the fence line at the WRS and is the responsibility of NT Gas control. Should an unplanned release occur at the Wickham Receiving Station with the PWC pipeline, the NT Gas Control centre must be notified via the 24-hour Emergency Hot line number - 1800 019 112.
For an unplanned hydrocarbon release, reference should be made to the DLNG OPEP (ALL/HSE/ER/009).
Should an unplanned hydrocarbon gas release occur and the volume is greater than 20 litres, the Northern Territory Environmental Protection Authority (NTEPA) must be notified immediately via the pollution hotline and their Environmental Compliance Officer. Where the release is less than 20 litres, courtesy notification will occur as appropriate.
The response to a leak on the PWC pipeline will be dependent on a number of factors:
o Proximity to the plant
o Degree of the leak
o Threat of explosion
If there is potential hazard to the Darwin LNG facility within the Operations area, it will be necessary to isolate and if possible depressurise the pipeline.
The following priorities must be observed:
o Personnel / Public Safety
o Fire / Explosion prevention
o Eliminating the source of the release
o Minimising environmental / asset damage
ACTIONS
Any person discovering a hydrocarbon gas release should:
o Evacuate the area
o Raise the alarm (notify the CCR by manual call point, telephone, radio)
o Provide CCR with information regarding the incident such as:
ο Location and severity of leak
ο Any potential ignition sources in the area
ο Proceed to the nearest safe Muster Point
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HYDROCARBON RELEASE – PWC GAS PIPELINE
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Raise the alarm, initiate GSA and make an initial PA. X
Notify the Emergency Commander. X Shutdown/isolate the section of the pipeline. X X Establish the ERT and command centre, brief the ERT allocate initial response actions. X
Request assistance from external emergency services if appropriate use 000 X X
Make site PA announcement. X Monitor Fire and Gas panels and CCTV. X X Notify the Operations Section Chief and maintain an open line of communication. X
Consider potential for escalation / offsite impact. Relay this information to emergency services. Local or Site or External (offsite) impacts. See Table 2.3.
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If potential for offsite impact inform adjacent Middle Arm Point industries X
Notify Operations Team Leader X Notify On-Scene Coordinator to proceed with establishing a safe forward command post if practical, upwind of the affected area.
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Set up forward command post, establish communications and report on the situation. X X
Gather information, Area Technicians, witness, F&G, CCTV. Assess all information, determine actions to be taken.
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Identify hazards, minimise risks, set objectives and devise an attack plan. X X X
Brief Emergency Team and commence implementation of the plan. X
Ensure location of the Emergency Team is tracked on the incident board. X X
When on site determine actions to bring the incident under control. X
Complete Muster Check. X X Notify Darwin Airport Control Tower. X Consider evacuation of process site. X Ensure Emergency Response procedures are followed. X
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HYDROCARBON RELEASE – PWC GAS PIPELINE
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Notify personnel of situation via PA / radio. X Initiate search for any missing persons. X Mark up Response Board detailing weather conditions, etc. X X
Confirm with the Operations Section Chief that NTEPA have been notified. X
Consider police assistance to close Wickham Point Road from public access. X
Determine if process system shutdown and depressurisation required. X X X
Request additional assistance if required. X Maintain a detailed log of events. X X X X X Notify personnel when the event is over. X X X Reinstate systems and processes for normal operations X
Conduct a hot debrief to identify any process improvements to enhance emergency response X
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9.13 INCIDENT OFFSITE
Due to the distance that external emergency services have to travel to render assistance in the event of an emergency, there are situations where DLNG ERT personnel may be required to provide first response actions until arrival of the emergency services. Situations where the ERT could be utilised include:
• Car fires • Bush/grass fires • Fuel spillages from vehicle accidents • Personal injury • Severe incident at an adjoining industry facility The Emergency Commander shall only approve release of the ERT if an appropriate emergency response capability at DLNG can be maintained.
The Emergency Team will only be mobilised for incidents between the site and the junction of Wickham Point Road and Channel Island Road.
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9.13.1 Off Site
Incident Off Site
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Notify the Emergency Commander. X Determine if emergency response can be provided without compromising facility emergency response capability
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Activate the ERT response. X Notify emergency services Ph 000 X Notify the Operations Section Chief and maintain an open line of communication. X
Notify Operations Team Leader X Notify OFA to proceed to incident if required. X Proceed to the incident location, set up a forward command point and provide situation report.
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Relay any pertinent information from the incident through to the responding external emergency services.
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Initiate PA/ all channel radio announcement. X Return to site as soon as practicable after arrival of the external emergency services. X X
Maintain a detailed log of events. X Notify relevant parties when the incident is over. X
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9.13.2 BOC Facility
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Notify the Emergency Commander. X Determine if emergency response can be provided without compromising facility emergency response capability
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Activate the ERT response. X Notify BOC on-call manager and confirm that they are aware of the activation X
Request Security to report on any visible events that can be seen at BOC – if safe to do so. Security not to enter BOC site
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Notify the Operations Section Chief and maintain an open line of communication. X
ERT to proceed to the incident location, set up a forward command point and provide situation report.
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Notify OFA to proceed to incident if required. X Relay any pertinent information from the incident through to the responding external emergency services.
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Initiate PA/ all channel radio announcement that event occurring and stay clear. X
Hand over event /incident to arriving emergency services and BOC On call X X
Return to site as soon as practicable after arrival of the external emergency services. X X X
Maintain a detailed log of events. X Notify relevant parties when the incident is over. X
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10. APPENDICES
APPENDIX A DLNG SITE PLAN
APPENDIX B DRILL AND EXERCISE PLAN AND RECORD SHEET
APPENDIX C DLNG 1800 HOTLINE TEMPLATES
APPENDIX D BOMB THREAT CHECKLIST
APPENDIX E WATER RESTRICTED ZONE INCIDENT REPORTING CHART
APPENDIX F DOCUMENT - DLNG/HSE/BDG/002
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APPENDIX A
SITE PLAN
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DLNG Facility Site Plan
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APPENDIX B
DRILL AND EXERCISE PLAN AND RECORD SHEET
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FACILITY DRILL and RECORD SHEET
Drill Type:
Site location:
Date: Time: Weather:
EMERGENCY COMMANDER (MOME) Name: Sign
OBJECTIVES
Exercise preparation and Field activities
SCENARIO
RESCOURCES
PERSONNEL INVOLVED - Roles and Responsibilities
Emergency Commander: Emergency Coordinator:
Incident recorder: Comm’s Officer:
Control room operator: On Scene Commander:
Team leader: Medic:
Additional personnel:
PROCEDURES and ERP section TESTED
Drill coordinator
Name: Sign:
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Report; Exercise notes from CCR Boards (e.g. below)
Debrief Notes Feedback Good/ improvements / notifications/ SAP
Action required
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ACTIONS
No. Action title Action description Responsible person
Completion Date/ status
Note: Email to “DLNG Competency assurance training” for recording Emergency commander Record of drill to be kept in Livelink
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APPENDIX C
DLNG 1800 HOTLINE TEMPLATES
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STANDING HOTLINE MESSAGE: There are no messages on Darwin LNG Emergency Hotline. SUGGESTED HOTLINE MESSAGES – CYCLONE EMERGENCY Cyclone Watch There are no messages on Darwin LNG Emergency Hotline.
Stage Suggested Hotline Message
Preparation As of day –the - date – at – time hrs, Darwin LNG is in a state of ‘P’ preparation stage, although open for business to all site personnel. The cyclone’s movements are being monitored. The next update will occur at time.
Tiedown
As of day – the - date – at – time hrs, Darwin LNG facilities are in a state of Tiedown for Operational Personnel . The facility remains operationa. The cyclone’s movements are being monitored. Essential personnel should check-in with their supervisor. The next update will occur at time.
Shelter
As of day –the - date – at – time hrs, conditions have deteriorated, Darwin LNG facilities are closed for business and all essential personnel should seek safe shelter. NO PERSONNEL ARE TO REPORT TO WORK. The cyclone’s movements are being monitored. Plant remains operational. The next update will occur at time.
RETURN TO WORK Return to Work As of day –the - date – at – time hrs, Darwin LNG facilities are now
open for business and all personnel can return to work.
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DLNG HSE Incident Hotline – Changing the Message This document outlines how to change the message on the DLNG HSE Incident Hotline. To change the message on the DLNG HSE Incident Hotline:
• From an external phone, dial 08 6363 1499.
NB An external phone is a mobile or phone outside the ConocoPhillips phone network.
• From an Internal phone, dial 1499 then press *.
NB An internal phone is a phone on the ConocoPhillips network in the Perth or Darwin offices.
1. Enter 3921# when prompted for a Mailbox number
2. Enter 7378423# when prompted for a PIN Code
3. Press 4 for setup options
4. Press 1 to change greetings. It will also play the current greeting which is the “Standard”
greeting.
5. Press 1 to record a new message
6. After the tone, record the greeting and press # to stop.
7. If you wish to re-record your message (greeting), press 1 to record a new message and press #
at end of message.
8. You can then hang up and the new message will be played when the 1800 number is called.
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APPENDIX D
BOMB THREAT CHECKLIST
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BOMB THREAT CHECKLIST Place this card under your phone
REMEMBER KEEP CALM AND DON’T HANG UP THE PHONE
Your name: Ext Number:
Date: Time:
CALL INFORMATION Caller ID number on your phone: Age : Sex of caller: M F Their name: Duration of call:
Do you recognise the caller? Y / N Who might it be? _______________
Caller’s voice – circle appropriate items CALM FAST WELL SPOKEN ACCENT SOFT SLOW INCOHERENT STUTTER
ANGRY EMOTIONAL IRRATIONAL REHEARSED LOUD SLURRED DEMANDING BROKEN
STRESSED FIRM CONFUSED EXCITED
Background noises – circle appropriate items HOUSE NOISES VOICES OFFICE NOISE FACTORY STREET NOISE MUSIC PA SYSTEM PARTY
AICRAFT TRAFFIC NOISE ANIMALS TRAINS
Questions to ask Where is the bomb?
What does the Bomb look like?
When did you place it there?
Which Building?
Did you place the Bomb? Why?
What will make the Bomb explode?
Your name? Where are you? Address?
Action taken
Manager reported to: Time:
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APPENDIX E
Water Restricted Zone (WRZ) Incident Reporting Flow chart
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WRZ Incident Reporting Flow Chart - (Attachment 22)
Unauthorised vessel enters the Water-side Restricted Zone.
Is there an LNG vessel berthed or within 30 minutes of berthing? Yes No
1. Security to monitor unauthorised vessel and provide SITREP to Operations Supervisor.
2. Operations Supervisor (Emergency Commander) to inform PFSO.
3. PFSO to contact DPC using initial email incident notification (cc: CSO) & followed by Phone call to DPC
1. Control Room Supervisor to monitor and advise Operations Supervisor (Emergency Commander).
2. Operations Supervisor to direct security to warn vessel to leave the area if within 100m.
Water-side Restricted Zone (WRZ) is ACTIVE. PFSP is the live
Water-side Restricted Zone (WRZ) is NOT ACTIVE
Yes No
No
Was the unauthorised vessel removed?
PFSO to complete the Maritime Security Incident Form. Send to: • Company Security Officer (CSO) to then file report with: • Darwin Port Corporation • NT Police • Office of Transport
Security. • Internal Recipients.
1. Control Room Supervisor or authorized delegate to use PA on jetty to warn vessel to leave immediately.
2. Operations Supervisor to prepare to deploy LRAD (Security are not authorised to use the LRAD without Operations Supervisor approval).
3. PFSO stand by to contact NT Police/DPC if required.
1. Maritime Incident Report to be completed. Operations Supervisor to enter incident into Log Book and notify the PFSO of the incident.
2. PFSO to log incident and notify DPC via email & phone and CSO
Unauthorised vessel departs WRZ Unauthorised vessel departs WRZ
(Not Active)
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Operation Supervisor to liaise with PFSO or delegate to
• Notify NT Police / DPC • Contact CSO • CSO commence internal
notifications • Consider ceasing Operational
activities
Incident Resolved.
Yes No