KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- PETRONAS via Malaysia Petroleum Management (MPM), celebrated a landmark moment for the nation’s offshore oil and gas sector with the unveiling of the Offshore Self- Regulation Management System (OSRMS) 2.0 and the Guideline for Offshore Floating Facilities (GOFF) 2.0.
 
The launching ceremony, held on 8 Dec 2025, was officiated by PETRONAS Senior Vice President of MPM, Datuk Ir. (Dr) Bacho Pilong, Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) Director- General Tuan Ir. Haji Mohd Hatta B. Zakaria, and Kapten Nazri bin Abu Hassan, Representative for Director General of Marine, Malaysia Marine Department (MMD). The event held in Kuala Lumpur welcomed about 250 representatives from DOSH, MMD, Government agencies, PETRONAS, and Petroleum Arrangement Contractors (PACs).
 
Both the OSRMS 2.0 and GOFF 2.0 enable self-regulation of offshore facilities, while PETRONAS manages and oversees the safety, integrity and reliability of offshore assets in Malaysian waters, in accordance with the Occupational Safety and Health (Exemption for Plant Requiring Certificate of Fitness at the Place of Work of PETRONAS Within Maritime Zones) Order 2024 [P.U.(A)292]. These include new requirements that set updated standards for asset safety, integrity and compliance across PETRONAS’ facilities within the maritime zones.
 
The updates are aligned with the latest legislations and PETRONAS Governing Standards. These advancements represent a significant step forward in strengthening Malaysia’s offshore safety landscape while demonstrating the industry’s focus on continuous improvement and strong governance across offshore operations.

The launch of the management system and the guideline reflects the collective efforts of PETRONAS and government agencies including DOSH and MMD, as well as that of the PACs.

For PETRONAS, OSRMS 2.0 and GOFF 2.0 provides greater operational flexibility and efficiency in managing offshore assets, strengthens PETRONAS’ reputation as a trusted regulator as well as reduces risk of major incidents, ensuring business continuity and cost competitive operations.
 
Senior Vice President of MPM, Datuk Ir. (Dr) Bacho Pilong in his keynote address, said, “The introduction of OSRMS 2.0 and GOFF 2.0 marks more than a new chapter, it reflects our shared commitment to safety and integrity for offshore facilities. For more than a decade, the success of the OSR scheme has been driven by unwavering dedication and close collaboration between PETRONAS, DOSH, MMD, PACs and our industry partners.”

“Through partnership and perseverance, we have built a foundation of trust, transparency and accountability that will shape Malaysia’s offshore safety landscape for generations to come,” he added.

The collaboration between PETRONAS, DOSH and MMD aims to enhance regulatory efficiency and industry self-governance and additionally supports Malaysia’s energy transition goals by ensuring stronger energy security, modernised regulatory oversight, and improved HSE standards.
 
This aligns with Malaysia’s long-term vision of remaining a trusted global energy partner and supports PETRONAS’ aspiration by 2035, to be an integrated energy company serving the world’s energy and solutions needs safely, reliably and sustainably.
 
OSRMS was first introduced on 24 October 2013 following the gazettement of the Factories and Machinery (Exemption to Petroliam Nasional Berhad) Order 2013 P.U.(A) 106 on 28 March 2013. This marked an important step towards industry self-regulation, allowing PETRONAS to oversee the management of Certificated Machinery, now known as Plant Requiring Certificate of Fitness, within maritime zones. The OSR was later expanded to include floating facilities, leading to the launch of the GOFF on 4 February 2020 through a collaboration between PETRONAS, DOSH and MMD.

At the same event, the OSR Commemorative Book was also introduced, showcasing more than two decades of collaboration between PETRONAS and DOSH and tracing the evolution of self-regulation at Malaysia’s offshore facilities while celebrating the spirit of partnership and integrity that has shaped the nation’s offshore safety journey.
 
The occasion also unveiled the Seafarer Career Development and Competency Handbook, a joint initiative by PETRONAS, MMD and the Malaysia Offshore Support Vessel Owners’ Association (MOSVA) to support efforts to future-proof the offshore industry with skilled and competent workforce.
 
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