Incorrect as-built drawing configuration

  • Safety Flash
  • Published on 28 January 2022
  • Generated on 25 March 2025
  • IMCA SF 03/22
  • 1 minute read

A subsea asset’s actual jumper configuration differed from the data received from the client.

What happened?

During leak investigations at a subsea manifold, divers carried out intervention on the system in accordance with approved procedures based on information provided by the client.

It subsequently became apparent during fault-finding that the subsea asset’s actual jumper configuration differed from the data received from the client.

What went wrong?

Divers carried out intervention on a system which actually only had a single unproven barrier in place.

Diagram of Incorrect as-built drawing configuration

What was the cause?

Incorrect information was provided by the client.

Actions

  • Work was stopped until it could be ascertained that the system was safe for further intervention.
  • The client was alerted and conducted a thorough internal investigation. They could not pinpoint how the error occurred. The drawings were redone with the amendments in place and formally approved.

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