The International Guidelines for Offshore Marine Operations (GOMO) document was officially launched in the UK on the 11th November 2013 and in Norway on 1st June 2014 and was the product of the GOMO work group – details of which are contained within the document. If you have any comments or suggestions for improvement, please click on the feedback link from the menu and fill in the form. GOMO supersedes and replaces the publication “Guidelines for the Safe Management of Offshore Supply and Rig Move Operations (NW European Area)”, June 2009 Update often referred to as the ‘NWEA Guidelines’. GOMO is designed to offer a standard global approach to, and encourage good practice in, safe vessel operations for the offshore oil and gas industry.

GOMO Chapter + Appendices Status

The details below reflect the current live status of all GOMO chapters, appendices and associated check lists and forms.

Main Chapters Chapter Number & Title		Rev. No	Rev. Date	Comments / Status
N/A	GOMO Complete		Feb 2020	Ch's 7, 12, & 13 update
N/A	Front Matter	0611-1401	06/11/13
1&2	Introduction, Abbreviations and Definitions	0611-1401	06/11/13
3	Roles and Responsibilities	Rev 1	Mar 2019
4	Operational Risk Management	Rev 1	Mar 2019
5	Certification, Training, Competency & Manning	Rev 1	Mar 2019
6	Operational Communications & Meetings	Rev 1	Mar 2019
7	Operational Best Practice	Rev 1	Feb 2020
8	Collision Risk Management	0611-1401	06/11/13
9	Logistics and Cargo Handling Operations	Rev 1	Aug 2018
10	Bulk Cargo Operations	0611-1401	06/11/13
11	Anchor Handling & MOU Moving	Rev 1	Oct 2018
12	Project Support Operations	Rev 1	Feb 2020
13	Emergencies	Rev 1	Feb 2020
14	Further Information, References	0611-1401	06/11/13

Appendices Appendix Number & Title		Rev. No	Rev. Date	Comments / Status
1	A - Persons & Organisations Contributing to these Guidelines B - Document Style and Structure C - Hierarchy of Authorities D - Document “Ownership” and Management E - Preparation, Format and Contents of Regional or Local Supplements F - Summary of Contents	0611-1401
3	A - Examples of Platform, MOU Data Cards B - Examples of Base Operator and Port Data Cards	0611-1401	06/11/13
4	A - Minimum Personal Protective Equipment, Typical Examples	0611-1401	06/11/13
7	A - Guidance on Operations in Environmentally Extreme Conditions	0611-1401	06/11/13
8	A - Safety Zone Entry Check Lists	0611-1401	06/11/13
9	A - Deck Cargo Plan, Typical Example B - Transport of Tubular Cargoes C - Guidelines on Makeup and Use of Tag Lines	0611-1401	06/11/13
10	A - Flowcharts Illustrating Handling of Bulk Cargoes in Port and at Offshore Facility	0611-1401	06/11/13
	B - Bulk Cargo Transfer Check List	0611-1401	06/11/13
	C - Bulk Hose Best Practice Guidelines	0611-1401	06/11/13
	D - Bulk Hose Handling and Securing – Alternative Method	0611-1401	06/11/13
	E - Hose Markings and Connections	0611-1401	06/11/13
	F - Back-loading of Wet Bulk Cargoes and Carriage on Offshore Support Vessels	Rev 2	June 2018
	G - Tank Cleaning Check List	0611-1401	06/11/13
	H - Tank Cleaning Standards	0611-1401	06/11/13
11	A - Guidelines for the Content of MOU Move and Anchor Handling Workscope			Deleted Oct 2018
	B - Anchor Handling Systems, Set Up and Handling	Rev 1	Oct 2018
12	A - Adverse Weather Criteria, Response and Rescue Support	0611-1401	06/11/13

Check Lists and Forms Check List / Form Number & Title		Rev. No	Rev. Date	Comments / Status
8-A	Safety Zone Entry Check List Form	0611-1401	06/11/13
10-B	Bulk Cargo Transfer Check List Form	0611-1401	06/11/13
10-F-2	Backload & Analysis Form	Rev 2	June 2018
10-G	Tank Cleaning Check List Form	0611-1401	06/11/13