ABS Publishes Guidance on Reduced Manning Requirements for Safe Operations
Whitepaper Evaluates Technology, Regulations, Systems and Design Issues(HOUSTON) Guidance on the technology, systems and regulations needed for minimizing human presence on offshore facilities has been published by ABS. Reduced Manning on Offshore Facilities introduces some of the considerations essential for remotely operating floating facilities from a control center located nearby or onshore. To enable reduced manning without compromising safety, real-time monitoring, control automation and maintenance procedures incorporating remote diagnostics and simulations with minimal human