[FreePaul]

Everyone familiar with drilling and completion procedures picked up on this from early reports of what happened in the hours before the blowout. Thanks to Mr. Barr for putting it together in a printed article.

Most of the things that happened here are examples of what well control schools try to prevent. Any one of the signs of an impending blowout should have been enough to get the full attention of BP personnel on sight and those in communication with the rig. I can't imagine what result they hoped for by ignoring the signs of pending disaster.

[TWhiteBear]

‘Most of the things that happened here are examples of what well control schools try to prevent. Any one of the signs of an impending blowout should have been enough to get the full attention of BP personnel on sight and those in communication with the rig. I can't imagine what result they hoped for by ignoring the signs of pending disaster. ‘

Excellent article, and excellent comment from FreePaul.
The major bad calls or non calls came from the folks at the very top. not the workers or even the on site company man.
A tool like a BOP is not a substitute for responsible management.
Rather than relying on the shark repellent in the life jacket, it is better to work like hell to keep the boat from sinking. IMHO
TWB