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Using A Web Browser And A Search Engine Search The Terms Bp Deepwate

Using a Web browser and a search engine, search the terms “BP deepwater disaster plan failure.” You will find many results. Select one article and identify what that article considers a shortcoming in BP’s planning. What part of the contingency planning process came up short (IR, BP, or CP)? How could the shortcoming have been prevented? Requirements: -Type your responses with proper headings in a word document. - No plagiarism - At least 250 words

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In analyzing the Deepwater Horizon disaster of 2010, numerous articles highlight failures within BP's contingency planning that contributed to the catastrophic oil spill. One critical shortcoming discussed is BP’s inadequate risk management strategies, specifically within the Business Planning (BP) phase of the contingency planning process. BP's failure to accurately anticipate and mitigate potential blowout risks indicates a significant lapse in proactive planning and risk assessment. The article I reviewed emphasizes that BP underestimated the severity of potential failures in blowout preventers (BOPs) and did not establish sufficiently robust emergency response protocols, which are essential parts of business planning.

The contingency planning process typically involves three key phases: Preparedness (IR - Incident Response), Business Planning (BP), and Crisis Planning (CP). In BP, organizations formulate strategies for risk mitigation and outline procedures to contain and respond to emergencies. In this case, BP’s shortcomings were primarily in the Business Planning phase. The company’s failure to implement comprehensive risk mitigation measures, such as regular BOP maintenance and effective safety protocols, meant that when the blowout occurred, the existing response plans were inadequate or insufficiently tested.

This shortcoming could have been prevented by adopting a more rigorous risk assessment methodology during the Business Planning phase, including regular safety audits and testing of safety equipment. Additionally, fostering a safety culture emphasizing proactive risk management rather than reactive practices could have strengthened BP’s contingency plans. Implementing more conservative operational thresholds and investing in advanced safety technologies would have further reduced the likelihood and potential impact of a blowout.

Furthermore, integrating lessons learned from previous incidents into BP’s planning process might have highlighted vulnerabilities that needed addressing. A comprehensive, well-practiced Emergency Response Plan (ERP) developed during the initial phases and regularly updated could have improved BP’s readiness, significantly reducing the severity of the disaster. Overall, the tragedy underscores the importance of thorough risk analysis and proactive planning in industrial operations, especially in high-risk environments such as deepwater drilling.

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