Tomorrow marks 40 years since 84 men lost their lives when the Ocean Ranger capsized during a severe winter storm. Lessons learned from this tragedy are a part of the fabric and culture of the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board (C-NLOPB). The C-NLOPB encourages everyone to set aside some time to reflect on this tragedy, remembering those lost and their families.
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“The workers on the Ocean Ranger and their loved ones are always on the minds of staff and Board members of the C-NLOPB. Through collective vigilance, transparency and continuous improvement, we are committed to keeping offshore worker safety top of mind, each and every day.”
– Paul Alexander, Chief Safety Officer
“The Ocean Ranger tragedy serves as a constant reminder of why safety is paramount in all decisions made at the C-NLOPB. We will continue to work with operators, offshore workers, governments and our regulatory colleagues in Canada and around the world to ensure there continues to be a strong safety culture in all of our offshore operations.”
– Jill Mackey, Director of Safety
“The pain of the Ocean Ranger is still felt deeply among Newfoundlanders and Labradorians and other Canadians. We remember the 84 lives lost and send our thoughts to their families and friends. In remembering the past and those who lost their lives, we renew our commitment to continue to work diligently for a safe offshore industry.”
– Scott Tessier, Chief Executive Officer
Media Contact:
Lesley Rideout
Communications Lead
(709) 725-2900
lrideout@cnlopb.ca
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News Releases 2022
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2022, Dec 16 | Charges Laid Against Suncor Energy Inc. in Relation to Injured Worker on Terra Nova FPSO in December 2019 Incident |
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2022, Nov 2 | C-NLOPB Releases Results for 2022 Calls for Bids |
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2022, Sep 20 | C-NLOPB Announces 2022 Call for Nominations (Parcels) in the Jeanne d’Arc Region |
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2022, Sep 2 | Charges laid against Transocean Canada Drilling Services Ltd. in relation to the September 6, 2019 Injured Worker on the MODU Transocean Barents |
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2022, Jul 5 | Charges Laid Against Hibernia Management and Development Company Ltd. in Relation to the July 17, 2019 Spill from the Hibernia Platform |
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2022, Jun 24 | C-NLOPB Announces Update of Reserve Estimate for the Hibernia Field |
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2022, May 16 | C-NLOPB Identifies New Sector for Scheduled Land Tenure in the Eastern Newfoundland Region |
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2022, May 11 | C-NLOPB Announces 2022 Calls for Bids in the Eastern Newfoundland and South Eastern Newfoundland Regions |
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2022, Apr 26 | C-NLOPB Announces Update of Reserve Estimate for the North Amethyst Field |
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2022, Apr 8 | C-NLOPB Issues Administrative Monetary Penalty to Hibernia Management and Development Company Ltd. in Response to August 2019 Spill |
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2022, Apr 8 | C-NLOPB Rescinds Order Respecting Essential Employees |
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2022, Mar 28 | Bilingual Services now available at the C-NLOPB, including new French website |
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2022, Feb 14 | C-NLOPB Reflects on the 40th Anniversary of the Ocean Ranger Disaster |
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2022, Jan 14 | C-NLOPB Issues Call for Nominations for Areas of Interest (Eastern Newfoundland) |
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