OREEF emergency beacon use good practice

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This good practice guidance, developed by the Offshore Renewable Energy Emergency Forum (OREEF) in collaboration with HM Coastguard (HMCG), sets out clear recommendations for managing and using emergency beacons in offshore renewable energy operations. It addresses key issues raised by HMCG, including poor registration, logging gaps, and a lack of familiarity with activation procedures, particularly during false alarms or incidents.

  • Document Type: Report

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Description

Key Features:

  • Clear Guidance on Beacon Use: Covers a range of beacon types including AIS MOB, PLB, and satellite beacons, while excluding EPIRBs and aircraft ELTs.
  • Registration Requirements: Urges mandatory registration of 406MHz beacons with the MCA and provides advice for managing non-registerable beacon types on site.
  • Logging and Record-Keeping: Recommends maintaining up-to-date logs with details such as serial numbers, locations, battery expiry, and allocation.
  • Decommissioning Procedures: Emphasises the importance of deregistering and disposing of expired or removed beacons to prevent false activations.
  • Emergency Response Planning: Offers practical steps for managing beacon activations within site emergency response plans, including mandatory notifications to HMCG—even for false alarms.
  • Training and Awareness: Encourages on-site briefings, drills, and exercises to improve team familiarity with beacon procedures and improve coordination with HMCG.
  • Endorsed by Regulators: Backed by OREEF membership and supported by HSE and emergency services as an appropriate standard of good practice.

 

 

 

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