What is ISO 13702?

ISO 13702 is officially titled:

"Petroleum and natural gas industries — Control and mitigation of fires and explosions on offshore production installations — Requirements and guidelines"

This international standard provides comprehensive requirements and guidance for:

  1. 🔥 Controlling and mitigating fires and explosions
  2. 🚨 Developing offshore safety and emergency response systems
  3. 📋 Defining performance standards for safety-critical elements (SCEs)
  4. 🛠️ Applying risk-based design for fire and explosion protection systems
  5. 🔄 Maintaining these systems across the entire life cycle of the installation

ISO 13702 applies to fixed and floating offshore production installations, and supports the implementation of offshore Safety Cases, in line with major regulatory bodies.

Why is ISO 13702 important?

Fires and explosions are among the most catastrophic hazards in offshore oil and gas operations. ISO 13702 enables companies to:

  1. ✅ Proactively identify and assess risks
  2. 🧯 Implement reliable protection and mitigation measures
  3. 📊 Develop emergency preparedness plans
  4. 🔁 Standardize response protocols across installations
  5. ⚖️ Meet international and local safety regulations

This standard is essential for companies that value life safety, environmental protection, and operational continuity in offshore operations.

What are the benefits of ISO 13702?

Implementing ISO 13702 brings significant operational and safety advantages:

  1. Risk Reduction

Minimize the probability and impact of fire and explosion incidents.

  1. 🔧 Robust Safety Systems

Ensure the availability and reliability of fire protection and emergency systems.

  1. 📈 Improved Emergency Readiness

Establish structured response plans to protect personnel and assets.

  1. 📑 Documentation and Performance Standards

Define and track safety-critical elements to maintain regulatory compliance.

  1. 🌍 Environmental Protection

Reduce the impact of hazardous events on the marine environment.


What kind of businesses can benefit from ISO 13702?

With GMC’s ISO 13702 consulting, your business will gain the following advantages:

  1. Enhanced Personnel Safety

Ensure that workers are protected by world-class safety systems and evacuation plans.

  1. Compliance with International Offshore Safety Laws

Meet regulatory requirements from authorities like OSHA, HSE (UK), or NOPSEMA (Australia).

  1. Protect Critical Infrastructure

Limit downtime, asset loss, and reputational damage during hazardous events.

  1. Improve Insurance and Stakeholder Confidence

Demonstrate proactive safety risk management to investors and insurers.

  1. Integrated Safety and Risk Management Systems

Align fire and explosion hazard controls with broader HSE management systems (e.g., ISO 45001, ISO 14001).

  1. Effective Life Cycle Safety Governance

From design to decommissioning, maintain consistent fire and explosion control measures.


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