Safety Issue
The endurance test, as required by the American Bureau of
Shipping (ABS), was not successfully completed before ABS issued a
certificate of class for the platform in March 2005. Consequently,
unresolved faults remained in the propulsion electrical system that
may have compromised the platforms DP-2 classification.
Safety Recommendation
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau recommends that the
American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) takes action to address this
safety issue.