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STANDARD OPERATION PROCEDURE Procedure No:

ANCHORING AT CROSSING PIPELINES
USE OF PARACHUTE-MID BUOYS
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1.0 Descriptions

Anchor Handling is one of the most demanding and inherently dangerous tasks performed in the
Marine service industry. Bad weather, current/wind velocity, wet, oily and muddy decks, bump,
bumped proximity to heavy buoys and wires under strain are some of the risk factors that must be
taken into consideration whenever handling anchors:

Firstly, recognizing these factors (Risk Assessment)
Secondly, Recognizing Field of CHARTERERs Safety Zones
Thirdly all the barge/vessel movement must clear instructions and the movement plan must
approved by CHARTERERs Representative


1.1 General

This procedure explained under the existence of pipelines in the Field, anchoring at or over existing
lines.

Special precautions will be taken in respect of anchor handling and anchor positioning in order to
safeguard these pipelines from damage.

Note: Prior to any anchoring operation, surveyor will do physical calibration checks on the installation
to verify and cross check reference data provided on the as-built drawings.

Special Note: No anchors shall be run until the Surveyor has verified and plotted the as-built location of
all existing subsea electrical cables, pipelines and man-made underwater structures. The plotted as-
built positions of the existing cables, pipelines and underwater structures must be available on board
BARGE & AHT before running of anchors.


1.2 Starting Procedure

The following procedure will be used for the execution of running typical anchors from the barge.

1. The pennant wire and anchor buoy are lowered onto the deck of the AHT by the barges crane.

2. AHT deck crew will disconnect the buoys and wires from the crane and the pennant wire will be
spooled on the work drum of the AHTs winch.

3. AHT deck will secure the pennant wire with the buoy.

4. The barge crane will then lift the anchor onto the deck of the AHT and the deck crew will
connect the pennant wire to the anchor making sure all safety pins are secured.

5. The AHT will then clutch ahead and take tension on the anchor wire and lower the anchor to
just below the stern roller of the AHT.


6. Anchors shall not be transferred from barge to AHT directly over existing pipelines.

7. While crossing over an existing pipeline, anchors shall be positioned on the AHT deck, secured
by safety sling attached to a deck strong point or mechanical means such as use of Shark Jaws,
as applicable. In the event that is impracticable, the AHT anchor winch shall mechanically be




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locked and suitable sized preventer wire or chain shall securely be made fast to the anchor i.e,
safety trap.

8. Pennant wires will be of sufficient length to allow for water depth, tidal rise and fall, currents,
but as short as practical in order to increase positioning stability.

Alternative
If the anchor is already hanging on at the fairlead and that the pennant wire is already connected to
the anchor, the buoy and pennant wire are lowered onto the deck of the AHT and spooled on the
drum. The AHT will then tension the pennant wire until the AHT takes on the weight of the anchor.
Barge winch release the anchor wire from drum, keeping the anchor wire in tension. The AHT will
then clutch ahead, take tension on the anchor wire, and lower the anchor to just below the stern
roller of the AHT or takes the anchor on this deck.


1.3 Anchor Deployment Procedure

Should it become case of necessary to run anchors over an existing pipeline, a clearance of 10m will be
maintained between the anchor wire and the pipeline. The surveyor will calculate the distance from the
anchor fairlead to the pipeline crossing point.

One, or combination may achieve vertical separation of anchor wire and object, of:

Wire tension
Use of one to three Parachute Buoys


1.4 Fasten of Parachute Mid buoys

If the pipeline is 350 metres or more from the workbarge when the vertical clearance of anchor cable is
than 3 metres from the pipeline, a parachute buoy will be positioned over the pipeline as detailed
below.

1. When the length of anchor wire equivalent to the distance between pipeline and the
intended anchor drop location measured in the direction of the anchor line has been paid
out, the AHT will halt whilst still maintaining the tension in the anchor line.

2. A second tug (chaser tug) will then be brought alongside the barge close to the anchor
fairlead to fasten a parachute buoy to the anchor line. The parachute buoy pennant line will
be secured by clamp to the anchor line.

3. After parachute buoy has been fastened, the chaser tug with the parachute buoy will
proceed towards the anchor line/pipeline crossover location while the AHT proceeds
towards the anchor drop location.

4. When the AHT has reached the anchor drop location, the surveyor will check and confirm its
position relative to the anchor drop position.

5. Upon confirmation the AHT is at the correct position and necessary approval is obtained,
the anchor will be allowed to drop off the stern of the tug and lowered to the sea by paying
out on the pennant wire from the winch.

6. Upon release of the anchor pennant wire and anchor buoy, the tension of the anchor wire
will be increased up to the required working tension whilst the chaser tug will gradually




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lower the parachute buoy into the water. When the winch operator is satisfied that the
anchor is firmly set in the sea bed, the tugs will be directed to the next location.


1.5 The Illustrations of Parachute Mid buoys Fastening



STEP 1 WHEN SUFFICIENT ANCHOR LINE HAS RUN OUT, PARACHUTE-MID BUOY WILL BE ATTACHED TO
THE ANCHOR LINE BY CHASER TUG USING CLAMP. BOTH TUGS CONTINUE TOWARDS DIRECTION OF
ANCHOR DROP. ANCHOR TO BE SECURED ON DECK.

























STEP 2 ANCHOR DROPPED & ANCHOR BUOY IN POSITION. BARGE WINCH WILL TENSION WIRE. CHASER
TUG GRADUALLY RELEASES THE PARACHUTE-MID BUOY & PENNANT WIRE.



















ANCHOR LINE
INTENDED DROP
LOCATION
BARGE
WATER
LINE
MIN. 3M
ANCHOR
ON DECK
Min. 350 metres
PARACHUTE
CRUXIFIC BUOY
EXISTING
PIPELINE
CHASER
AHT
SEABED
PARACHUTE
CLAMP
BARGE
MIN. 3M
PARACHUTE
CRUXIFIC BUOY
EXISTING
PIPELINE
CHASER
AHT
SEABED
ANCHOR LINE
ANCHOR
ANCHOR BUOY
PARACHUTE
CLAMP




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STEP 3 CHASER TUG DISCONNECTS PARACHUTE-MID BUOY AND PENNANT WIRE.






















1.6 PRE-JOB MEETING

Prior to any anchor job, a Pre-Job Meeting shall be attended onboard the barge, by namely the Barge Master,
Anchor Handling Tugs (AHT) Masters, Barge Chief Engineer, Barge Leaderman, Rigging Foreman,
CHARTERERs Representatives and the Surveyor.

The proposed of anchor pattern (up date maps), mooring procedures, working channels, etc shall be
distributed to each party

1.6.1 Agenda


The agenda of the meeting prior to the operation to clarify the following:

Operation procedure.
Safety measures.
Contingency plans.
Means of communication.
Length and size of anchor chain/cable for each anchor.
Direction and chase of each anchor involved or anchor pattern.
Type and weight of anchors.
Depth of water, nature of bottom, contours.
Length of pennant/wires/shackles in use.
Time to start operation.
The person in charge.
The person who will be giving the operational instructions.
What speed to use whilst chasing/deploying anchors.

BARGE
MIN. 3M
PARACHUTE
CRUXIFIC BUOY
CHASER
SEABED
ANCHOR LINE
ANCHOR
ANCHOR BUOY
PARACHUTE
CLAMP




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The Master shall brief the crew prior to the operation and after the meeting as follows:

The work schedule of the vessel.
Operation procedures.
Means of on-board communication.
Type and number of anchors involved.
Whether gear to retrieve from rig/barge.
Length of work wire to pay out. If the J chaser type, how the Master intends to maneuver to
grapple for the anchor chain or cable.
To remind crew on protective clothing.
Any special precautions.
Lashing of loose gear.