ISO 13702
ISO 13702:2015 outlines the guidelines and requirements for offshore production installations to effectively manage emergency response systems and safety-related controls. With increasing global emphasis on safety in oil and gas exploration and offshore drilling, compliance with ISO 13702:2015 has become a strategic priority. At Quality Asia Certification, we offer globally recognized ISO 13702:2015 certification services to ensure your organization meets international safety benchmarks and regulatory expectations.
Our team of seasoned auditors and technical experts help organizations implement, assess, and certify their offshore safety management systems based on this standard, ensuring readiness against potential offshore hazards and emergencies.
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What is ISO 13702?
ISO 13702:2015 – Petroleum and natural gas industries — Control and mitigation of fires and explosions on offshore production installations — Requirements and guidelines
This standard provides a comprehensive framework for:
- Assessing risks associated with fires and explosions.
- Designing and implementing fire protection systems, emergency response plans, and escape routes.
- Ensuring human safety and asset integrity in offshore oil and gas environments.
It supports the creation of effective Safety Management Systems (SMS) and integrates well with other standards like ISO 45001 (Occupational Health and Safety) and ISO 14001 (Environmental Management).
Why is ISO 13702 important?
Offshore operations face high-risk scenarios, such as blowouts, gas leaks, and fire outbreaks. ISO 13702:2015 helps companies establish robust procedures to prevent, control, and mitigate such events. Certification ensures that the company’s offshore safety controls are:
- Compliant with global regulatory norms.
- Proactively maintained to prevent catastrophic failures.
- Auditable and aligned with other international standards.
Getting ISO 13702:2015 certified from Quality Asia Certification boosts your company’s reputation as a safety-conscious, compliant, and globally credible player in offshore energy sectors.
What are the benefits of ISO 13702?
1.Enhanced Emergency Preparedness
Aligns your systems with best practices for offshore fire, explosion, and evacuation controls.
2.Improved Worker Safety
Minimizes exposure to high-risk incidents for personnel working on offshore platforms.
3.Regulatory Assurance
Demonstrates compliance with local and international safety legislation.
4.Risk Reduction
Ensures a systematic approach to risk identification, mitigation, and control in hazardous environments.
5.Operational Continuity
Reduces downtime and economic loss during emergency events with efficient mitigation protocols.
6.Systematic Safety Assessment
Offers guidelines for conducting performance-based safety assessments of offshore systems.
7.Stakeholder Trust
Builds investor and stakeholder confidence in your company’s safety culture.
What kind of businesses can benefit from ISO 13702?
Implementing and getting certified for ISO 13702:2015 offers several tangible advantages to your business:
✅ Avoid Regulatory Penalties – Demonstrate compliance with offshore safety laws and avoid costly fines.
✅ Win Global Contracts – Meet the safety compliance requirements of international clients and partners.
✅ Minimize Insurance Premiums – Proven risk management systems often qualify for reduced insurance costs.
✅ Promote Brand Reliability – Be recognized as a certified offshore operator with a strong safety record.
✅ Boost Employee Morale – A safe workplace enhances job satisfaction and retention.
✅ Streamline Crisis Response – Reduce time to act in emergencies with clear, standardized procedures.
Top Tips on making ISO 9001 effective for you.
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Top management commitment while practicing and accomplishing the standard is the key to success.
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Keeping staff informed about the ongoing practices, a well-communicated plan would increase the motivation and zeal of working in them.
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Making sure that the various departments of the organization work as a team for the benefit of the organization and customers as well.
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Review systems, policies, processes, and procedures for a smooth working of QMS.
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Speaking to customers & suppliers while getting feedback & working on improvements.
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Training staff carrying out the internal audits with the opportunity for improvement.
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Celebrate your achievement and use the QualityAsia Assurance Mark on your literature, promotional material, and website.
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Ensure continuous improvement by regularly reviewing and updating your quality management practices.
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Promote a culture of quality by encouraging innovation, accountability, and employee involvement at every level of the organization.
Why QualityAsia?
QualityAsia always vanguard in the auditing and governing of internationally acclaimed standards practices. At QualityAsia, we focus on driving the success of our clients through creating excellence with our trained professional auditors. The content of our service provision, comply with international certification rules defined by the accreditation bodies without burning a hole in your pocket. We will take you through the journey of audits with our best kept audit practices, viz.:
Initial Certification – Stage 1 (Preparatory Phase)
- Thorough documented information review.
- Exchange of information with staff through online or onsite presence.
- Identification of key performances, processes & objectives as per the standard requisites.
- Analysis of facilities, infrastructure, systems and processes in regard with the requested certification scope with a resource allocation review.
Initial Certification – Stage 2 (On-site Audit)
- Measurement, reporting & reviewing the performances against key performances objectives.
- Reviewing the suitability of the system meeting the legal, regulatory & contractual requirements.
- Operational control of processes, internal audits & management reviews while understanding the responsibilities for the policies.
- Conclusion based on prescriptive requirements, policy, performance objectives, staff skill, operations, procedures, internal audits, etc.
Surveillance & Certification Renewal
Drawing out the scrutiny on various aspects of the previously done audits on effectiveness while reviewing the various processes and control of the operations in the QMS and finally going for the recertification.
