Industry Practices for the Management of Ageing Assets Relevant to Offshore Installations Available to Purchase

This paper describes the results of a survey for the UK regulator of industrial practices for the management of ageing assets and life extension that are relevant to offshore structures. The industry sectors surveyed covered aircraft, process plant, nuclear installations, bridges and ships and tankers, which like the offshore sector, all have mature and/or degrading assets important to safety. The conclusion is drawn that although the offshore sector is aware of the need to give more attention to the management of ageing and life extension, it would benefit from a more integrated and consistent approach that is present in other sectors. Examples of where the offshore sector can benefit from practices in other sectors are described.