ISO 35102-2020 PDF

Full title and description

ISO 35102:2020 — Petroleum and natural gas industries — Arctic operations — Escape, evacuation and rescue from offshore installations. This International Standard establishes principles, specifies requirements and provides guidance for development and implementation of escape, evacuation and rescue (EER) plans for offshore installations operating in Arctic and other cold regions where ice, icing, snow cover or permafrost may be present.

Abstract

ISO 35102:2020 sets out requirements and guidance for the design, operation, maintenance and service-life inspection or repair of new and modified offshore installations to ensure effective escape, evacuation and rescue (EER) capability in Arctic and cold-region conditions. It covers planning and organisational aspects of EER, performance of EER systems and equipment in low-temperature and ice-affected environments, training and drills, coordination with support and rescue vessels, and contingency arrangements. The standard is intended for stakeholders responsible for safe offshore operations in cold regions, including designers, operators and duty holders.

General information

• Status: Published (International Standard)
• Publication date: March 2020 (1st edition)
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
• ICS / categories: 75.020 (Extraction and processing of petroleum and natural gas); related to 75.180.10 (offshore structures/equipment)
• Edition / version: Edition 1 (2020-03)
• Number of pages: 107

Scope

Applies to offshore installations and associated activities of the petroleum and natural gas industries in the Arctic and other cold regions with ice, icing, snow cover and/or permafrost. The standard covers EER planning and implementation for design, construction, transportation, installation, operation (including production and drilling), service-life inspection/repair, modification and decommissioning where such activities affect EER capability. It addresses the performance of mechanical, process and electrical systems that impact EER, training and drills, maintenance of EER systems, and coordination with rescue resources and supporting vessels. Onshore arctic facilities are excluded except where directly relevant to an offshore development. Mobile offshore drilling units (MODUs) are not specifically covered, though many provisions are applicable when MODUs operate in arctic conditions.

Key topics and requirements

• Principles and requirements for development of an escape, evacuation and rescue (EER) plan tailored to Arctic/cold-region hazards.
• Design and performance criteria for EER systems and equipment (lifeboats, survival craft, evacuation routes, muster arrangements) under low-temperature and ice-impacted conditions.
• Risk assessment and scenario planning that incorporate ice, icing, icebergs, reduced visibility, cold exposure and remote-location constraints.
• Requirements for maintenance, service-life inspection, testing and environmental qualification of EER equipment for cold climates.
• Training, drills and competency requirements for crew, emergency teams and support personnel, including periodic exercise planning.
• Coordination, communication and interface requirements with rescue vessels, helicopter services and external emergency responders; contingency and mutual-aid arrangements.
• Operational measures such as precautionary down-manning, muster procedures, and procedures for abandonment and recovery in ice-affected waters.
• Guidance on the application of national and international maritime and offshore regulations where they interact with EER planning.

Typical use and users

Used by offshore installation designers, EER and safety engineers, operators and duty holders in the oil & gas industry, emergency planners, classification societies, regulatory agencies, drilling and production contractors, vessel operators supporting Arctic operations, and training providers. It is referenced during concept and detailed design, operational readiness reviews, emergency planning, and when modifying installations for cold-region deployment.

Related standards

ISO 35102:2020 is part of a group of ISO standards addressing Arctic operations and offshore safety. Closely related documents include ISO 35101 (Working environment — Arctic operations), ISO 35104 (Ice management — Arctic operations), ISO 19906 (Arctic offshore structures), and ISO 19905‑1 (site-specific assessment of mobile offshore units). Regional/adopted versions (for example EN ISO 35102) exist where national bodies have endorsed the ISO text.

Keywords

Arctic operations; offshore; escape; evacuation; rescue; EER; cold regions; ice management; survival craft; lifeboats; muster; emergency planning; training and drills; service-life inspection; offshore safety.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 35102:2020 is an international standard that defines principles, requirements and guidance for escape, evacuation and rescue (EER) planning and related systems for offshore petroleum and natural gas installations operating in Arctic and other cold regions.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers the development and implementation of EER plans, design and performance of EER systems and equipment in low-temperature and ice conditions, risk assessment, maintenance and inspection, training and drills, and coordination with rescue resources and supporting vessels. It applies to new installations and relevant modifications to existing installations; it excludes most onshore arctic facilities except where directly relevant.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Designers, operators, safety and emergency-planning teams, classification societies, regulators, contractors and rescue/support organisations involved in offshore Arctic operations.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: ISO 35102:2020 is the first edition and was published in March 2020. As of 1 March 2026 there is no published superseding edition; users should check with their national standards body or ISO for any amendments or revisions issued after that date.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes. ISO 35102 belongs to a suite of ISO standards addressing Arctic operations (for example ISO 35101 on working environment and ISO 35104 on ice management) and is intended to be used alongside complementary standards for Arctic offshore structures and operations.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Arctic operations; escape, evacuation and rescue (EER); offshore installations; cold regions; ice; evacuation routes; lifeboats; survival craft; emergency planning; training; maintenance.