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Barrier Management 2.0: Strengthening governance in critical incident risk management across the fleet

In 2024, Noble strengthened its barrier management by implementing digital tools and solutions that provide a real-time view of cumulative asset risks and enable thorough integration of barrier management’s technical, operational, and organizational components. 

As a leader in the offshore drilling industry, Noble takes risk management seriously. Daily rig operations involve high complexity and significant risks. While our crews are highly skilled in executing safe operations, catastrophic events – such as casualties, explosions, structural damage, collisions or major environmental incidents – can have severe consequences including loss of life and ecological impact.

Across the industry, barrier management establishes and provides the framework to maintain multiple independent barriers to reduce risk and safeguard life, assets, and the environment from Major Accident Hazards (MAHs). 

This framework is deeply embedded in Noble’s culture and aligns with our vision to be the leading offshore driller, recognized as the First Choice for employees, customers and investors. Both regulators and customers are increasingly emphasizing the need for a robust barrier management approach. 

In 2024, Noble continued to strengthen its barrier management by implementing high-level management digital tools and solutions that provide a real-time view of cumulative asset risks.

Following Noble and Maersk Drilling’s combination, we developed a Barrier Management Strategy to require multiple independent barriers are in place to control risks and prevent cascading failures. 

This strategy standardizes technical, procedural, and organizational barriers across all units, aligning with the expectations of tier-one customers and global regulatory requirements.

Building upon our industry-leading risk management practices, in 2024, Noble continued to strengthen its barrier management by implementing high-level management digital tools consisting of dashboards displaying leading indicators over time.

By visualizing all barrier-related tools, systems and data outputs, we have created robust barrier integrity dashboards for each rig. This empowers our teams to make informed decisions, enhancing safety and efficiency.

While external pressures drive the need for a robust barrier management strategy, we see it as more than a requirement – it is a fundamental commitment to our mission, our vision, and most importantly, the safety of our crews.

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