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3 Incident-Phase Games Observations
Pages 23-28

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... Other scenarios discussed were cyberattack, another spill similar to the Taylor oil spill accident (involving a mudslide) , gravity currents, a tanker running into an oil rig, terrorist attack, and failures stemming from human error.
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... A few of the prevention measures identified during the game included the continued refinement and proper execution of hurricane plans, the shutdown of systems prior to the hurricane's arrival, and leasing restrictions in bona fide hazardous areas where the application of engineering and technology is not capable to sufficiently reduce the risk associated with the activities. However, because leasing restrictions are relatively new, a concern raised by more than one participant was that these restrictions do not apply to some existing infrastructure.
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... Additional takeaways participants identified included the following: • The underappreciated ability to use leasing requirements and restrictions to avoid geohazard risks • Ensuring appropriate recognition of strategic cyberattacks on the oil industry, including development of a strategic vision, plan, and roadmap, and an all-encompassing strategic analysis of cyber issues • Concerns about adequate enforcement of regulations and practices • The ability to sustain existing improvement processes RESPONSE GAME The Response Game functioned much like a traditional board game, with teams discussing which actions to select based on a predetermined list of potential player actions and determining how to sequence these actions.2 Two iterations of the Response Game occurred simultaneously on Day 1 of the event. Direct real-world takeaways from the Response Game were limited, as it constrained player actions and was subject to artificialities that simplified decision making and enabled gameplay over 2.5 hours.
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... Regarding media engagement, two participants described the complex situation arising during Deepwater Horizon. One player described the information coming out of the Unified Area Command in Robert, Louisiana, as limited.
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... Moreover, participants acknowledged the challenges of optimizing resource use, given the potential for differing agendas to disrupt collaborative action (even in cases of a mutually beneficial option)
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