The Rising Influence of Rising Affluence

[Kadaicher1]

Charlie, I have heard they are going to ask for two sets of shear rams on all GOM BOPs at least 4' apart for a start.
There are more changes with companies re-evaluating all employees and training and moving as required. This is worldwide, not just GOM.
Maintenance budgets are being increased.
Every angle is being investigated to make sure we cant have another Horizon.
I havnt heard anything yet for sure on changes to testing procedures, but we have already begun testing ROV stabs on bottom, without any advice or regulation.
Skilled crews need backing from shore base when pressured and threatened by operators, and are getting it.
I hear laws are being changed which will make the long distance heroes on the bank much more liable for bad decisions.