1. 1 Public Release Authorized National Academy of Engineering / National Research Council National Academy of Engineering / National Research Council Captain Eric P. Christensen Chief, Office of Vessel Activities (CG-543) United States Coast Guard

2. 2 Public Release Authorized Coast Guard Responsibilities, Safety Oversight of MODUs Coast Guard Responsibilities-  Inspection  Regulations  Compliance Assurance

3. 3 Public Release Authorized Coast Guard Responsibilities Coast Guard Inspection Role- Mobile Offshore Drilling Units (MODU)-  Safety of the Crew  Safety of systems at the platform level  Life saving, Fire Fighting  Hull structure, navigation equipment, electrical hazards  Safety Management System

4. 4 Public Release Authorized Coast Guard Regulatory Framework U.S. / International MODU Regulations - Subchapter I-A (46 CFR 107, 108, & 109)  Subchapter I-A 46 CFR 107 – Inspection and Certification Prescribes rules for the design, construction, equipment, inspection and operation of MODU operating under the U.S. flag.  Subchapter I-A 46 CFR 108 – Design and Equipment addresses construction and arrangement of MODU, including Hull, Firefighting, Lifesaving, etc.  Subchapter I-A 46 CFR 109 – Operations addresses operational aspects of the MODU including required Tests and Drills, Operation and Stowage of Safety Equipment, Reports and Notifications, etc International Maritime Organization (IMO) MODU Code Ensures level of safety for foreign flagged units & for personnel on board, equivalent to that required by the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS).

5. 5 Public Release Authorized Coast Guard Compliance Assurance Ensuring the MODU is- “Fit for Intended Route and Service”  Inspection for Certification (COI) - U.S. Flagged MODUs  Certificate of Compliance (COC) Examination - Foreign Flagged MODUs

6. 6 Public Release Authorized Coast Guard Compliance Assurance Compliance issues discovered?  Deficiency Issued  Operations Restricted  Operations Halted  Certificate Denied/or Revoked

7. 7 Public Release Authorized DEEPWATER HORIZON Coast Guard Inspection History:  Initial Certificate of Compliance Exam -August 15, 2001  Examined annually since that date  Two deficiencies in nine years  Next exam required no later than -September 30, 2010

8. 8 Public Release Authorized Coast Guard / Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation, and Enforcement (BOEMRE) Joint Goals, Defined Relationship, Interactions  Common cause: Safety  Memorandums of Understanding  Clearly Delineated Responsibilities  Quarterly Meetings – Shared Training

9. 9 Public Release Authorized Coast Guard / BOEMRE (Continued) Joint Goals, Defined Relationship, Interactions  Common cause: Safety  Memorandums of Understanding  Clearly Delineated Responsibilities  Quarterly Meetings – Shared Training

10. 10 Public Release Authorized Responsibilities- Master and OIM Coast Guard Perspective:  Regulations-  Master w/OIM Endorsement?  If Master and OIM, who is -in charge in an emergency? Marine Crew Self Propelled Vessels Only Master * Mates – Chief, First, etc. * Able SeamenOrdinary Seaman Drilling Crew Offshore Installation Manager (OIM) Barge Supervisor Ballast Control Operator Driller Tool Pusher Roustabouts

11. 11 Public Release Authorized Responsibilities- Master and OIM (Continued) Coast Guard Perspective:  Regulations-  Master w/OIM Endorsement?  If Master and OIM, who is -in charge in an emergency? Marine Crew Self Propelled Vessels Only Master * Mates – Chief, First, etc. * Able SeamenOrdinary Seaman Drilling Crew Offshore Installation Manager (OIM) Barge Supervisor Ballast Control Operator Driller Tool Pusher Roustabouts

12. 12 Public Release Authorized “Future” Coast Guard MODU/OCS Oversight? Way-Forward after DEEPWATER HORIZON-  Formal Investigation  Recommendations / “Lessons-Learned”  Incorporated into Regulations

13. 13 Public Release Authorized Questions?