Deepwater Horizon Safety and Regulations

The video discusses the 2002 Ocean King accident and subsequent safety failures by BP, leading to the Deepwater Horizon disaster. Despite audits revealing critical safety issues, BP continued operations without addressing them, resulting in the largest environmental disaster in US history. The lack of regulatory oversight and inadequate safety measures are highlighted as key factors.

What was the primary cause of the Ocean King accident in 2002?

• A collision with another vessel

• A blowout leading to a mud eruption

• A hurricane hitting the rig

• A fire caused by electrical failure

What was the financial penalty imposed on BP for the Ocean King accidents?

• $500,000

• $41,000

• $1 million

• $100,000

What did the 2009 safety audit of the Deepwater Horizon recommend?

• Immediate suspension of operations

• Relocation of the rig

• Increase in production

• Hiring more crew members

What critical piece of equipment was overdue for recertification on the Deepwater Horizon?

• The communication system

• The blowout preventer

• The drilling pipe

• The navigation system

What was the main reason for the lack of immediate regulatory intervention in the Deepwater Horizon case?

• The rig was in international waters

• The company was trusted to self-regulate

• There were no reported issues

• The government was unaware of the situation

What was the outcome of the Deepwater Horizon explosion in April 2010?

• A successful containment of the spill

• The largest environmental disaster in US history

• A minor oil spill

• No significant impact