HHRM: Agreement with the Hellenic Shipowners’ Association of Tugs, Salvage, Antipollution and OSVs
The Hellenic Hydrocarbon Resources Management (HHRM) signed a cooperation agreement with the Hellenic Shipowners’ Association of Tugs, Salvage, Antipollution and OSVs.
The two-year cooperation agreement addresses safety issues of offshore hydrocarbon research and exploitation operations. More specifically, the two partners will cooperate in the following areas:
- Establishment of minimum technical specifications for support vessels involved in offshore hydrocarbon operations
- Preparation of proposals for the development of legislation on issues such as the categorization of support vessels participating in offshore hydrocarbon operations and their certification requirements
It is recalled that Law 4409/2016 designates the Hellenic Hydrocarbon Resources Management as the competent authority for the control of major risks in the hydrocarbon research and exploitation operations in Greece.
HHRM’s Profile
The Hellenic Hydrocarbon Resources Management (HHRM Ltd) was founded in 2011 (Law 4001/2011 Chapter B). The company manages with consistency, transparency, flexibility and in accordance with the current European legislation, the exclusive rights of the Greek State in the exploration, research and exploitation of hydrocarbons.
For more information you can visit the website: http://www.greekhydrocarbons.gr.
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