Regulatory insight

Compliance does not equal performance

Meeting a requirement does not always mean the operation can withstand pressure in use.

Operational context

Meeting a requirement does not always mean the operation can withstand pressure in use.

Why it matters

The useful question is not whether the requirement is present on paper, but whether the vessel, system or team can perform when the operation is under pressure.

Practical implication

Assessment should focus on evidence, observed condition and the route from developing issue to operational consequence.