Technical Procedure For Jacket Installation PDF

PROCEDURE FOR WELLHEAD PLATFORM JACKET INSTALLATION JULY, 2014
PROCEDURE FOR
WELLHEAD
PLATFORM (WHP)
JACKET
INSTALLATION
Author: ABISOYE OLUWO Page 1

Table of Contents
1.0 PURPOSE ...................................................................................................................................... 3
2.0 SCOPE ............................................................................................................................................ 3
3.0 TERMS AND DEFINITIONS ..................................................................................................... 3
4.0 REFERENCES ............................................................................................................................... 4
5.0 ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ............................................................................................ 4
6.0 SAFETY .......................................................................................................................................... 5
7.0 GENERAL...................................................................................................................................... 7
8.0 WELDING AND NDT ................................................................................................................ 8
9.0 LIFT RIGGING AND STRUCTURE DETAILS ..................................................................... 10
10.0 PRELIFT ACTIVITIES .............................................................................................................. 10
11.0 JACKET INSTALLATION ........................................................................................................ 11
12.0 SURFER BOAT LANDING INSTALLATION ...................................................................... 18
13.0 OTHER ACTIVITIES ................................................................................................................. 19
14.0 PAINTING AND COATING ................................................................................................... 19
15.0 POSTINSTALLATION DELIVERABLES ............................................................................. 19

1.0 PURPOSE
This document highlights the Installation Procedures to be used as a guide and defines the
sequence of events and installation methodology required for a Wellhead Platform (WHP) Jacket
Installation.
While this document serves to define the Installation Methodology, there will be certain
activities and vessel movements that will be planned, defined, agreed, and coordinated on site
between the Parties involved and the various Vessel Masters. This will include, but not be
limited to, Vessel standby locations, Vessel mooring line details, mooring connection points,
etc.
2.0 SCOPE
The scope of this document includes the procedures and reference information required for the
safe and efficient installation of the Well Head Platform (WHP) Jacket structure. The major
components of this structure will include the Jacket, Piles, Surfer Boat Landing, and any
related appurtenances. Installation Activities will only be performed utilizing approved
engineering documents, which may include, but not be limited to, Installation Engineering,
Installation and Construction Support Procedures, Anchor Patterns, Welding Procedures,
Technical Specifications, and Safety Procedures.
3.0 TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
Term Definitio
AHT Anchor Handling Tug Boat n
Company TBA
Contractor TBA
CSR Company Site Representative
dGPS Differential Global Positioning System
DLB Derrick Lay Barge
DPR Daily Progress Report
FSO Floating Storage Offloading Unit
HSE Health, Safety, and Environment
JHA Job Hazard Analyses
MOPU Mobile Offshore Production Unit
MPI Magnetic Particle Inspection
MWS Marine Warranty Surveyor
NDT NonDestructive Testing
OCM Offshore Construction Manager
QMS Quality Management System
SEWOP SelfElevating Working Offshore Platform
SMS Safety Management System
SWL Safe Working Load
TBA To Be Assigned
Ton Short Ton (US Ton)
TOS Top of Steel
UT Ultrasonic Testing

4.0 REFERENCES
4.1 Companysupplied Drawings and References
These are documents to be supplied by the Company to the Contractor. This includes but is not
limited to the following; Contract Document, Drawing Index, Well Head Platform Proposed
Pipeline Route, Wellhead P/F Assembly Elevation, Wellhead P/F Typical Jacket Details,
Wellhead P/F Elevation Jacket Transport Loadout, Wellhead P/F Plan Jacket Transport
Loadout, Wellhead P/F Jacket Elevation at Row A, Wellhead P/F Jacket Elevation at Row
B, Wellhead P/F Jacket Elevation at Row 1, Wellhead P/F Jacket Elevation at Row 2,
Wellhead P/F Jacket Horizontal Framing @+12/54 Elevation, Wellhead P/F Jacket Horizontal
Framing @150 Elevation, Wellhead P/F Mud Mat Framing and Details, Wellhead P/F Jacket
Walkway Framing, Wellhead P/F Jacket Walkway Grating and Handrail Plan, Wellhead P/F
Pile Assembly, Wellhead P/F Pile Details, Wellhead P/F Jacket Miscellaneous Details, Wellhead
P/F Surfer Boat Landing Plans and Elevations, Wellhead P/F Surfer Boat Landing Sections
and Details, Wellhead P/F Surfer Boat Landing Clamp Plan and Details, Wellhead P/F Jacket
Lifting Eye Details, Wellhead P/F Jacket Trunion Details, Wellhead P/F Anode Locations and
Details, Wellhead P/F Jacket Flooding Systems and Closures, Wellhead P/F Riser Assembly
Elevations, Wellhead P/F Riser Spool Details, Wellhead P/F Riser Support and Riser Clamp
Details, Wellhead P/F Riser Sections and Details, Wellhead P/F Overboard Line Assembly and
Details, Wellhead P/F Jacket Loadout Arrangement, Wellhead P/F Jacket loadout Details,
Wellhead P/F Loadout Tiedown Arrangement, Wellhead P/F Jacket Loadout Arrangement,
Protective Coatings Specification, Paint Color Codes.
4.2 Contractorsupplied Documentation and Drawings

These are documentations to be supplied to the Company by the Contractor. This include but are not
limited to the following; Project Execution Plan, Project HSE Plan, Environmental Management
Plan, Emergency Response Plan, Security Bridging Plan, Spill Response Plan, Waste Management
Plan, Lifting and Hoisting Plan, Project Quality Plan, SIMOPS/MOPO Plan, Jacket Installation
Procedure, Adverse Weather Working Policy, Anchor Handling Procedure, Scaffolding
Procedure, Diving Support during Jacket Installation, Debris Clearance Procedure, Radiographic
Examination Procedure, Magnetic Particle Examination Procedure, Ultrasonic Examination
Procedure, Penetrant Examination Procedure, Pre-Installation Survey Procedure, Fuel Transfer
Procedure, Personnel Transfer Procedure, JHA for Jacket Installation, JHA for Marine Pre-
Installation Survey, JHA for Anchor Handling Operations, JHA for Mooring Operations, JHA for
Scaffolding Operations, Overall Field Layout.
5.0 ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

5.1 Offshore Construction Manager:
The ultimate responsible person offshore in charge of all Offshore Construction
Activities.
5.2 Field Engineer:

Primarily responsible to assist the Offshore Construction Manager with all technical
requirements.
Responsible for coordinating field activities between the Company and
Contractor, as well as maintenance of pertinent installation records.
Responsible for assuring that the latest revision of approved procedures, drawings,
and any other required current documents are available, distributed and in use
at all times, as detailed in the Project Distribution Matrix.

Responsible for ensuring that procedural holdpoints are adhered to, and that all
Project requirements are met.
5.3 Deck Foreman:

Responsible for all Deckrelated Activities, Material Handling, and Rigging
Activities.
5.4 Anchor Foreman:

Responsible for all Barge Positioning Activities.
5.5 Chief Surveyor:

Responsible for liaising with the Anchor Foreman and Anchor Winch Operators
to safely and efficiently position the Barge as per Approved Procedures.
Determination of anchor placement locations, as well as maintenance of all
pertinent surveyrelated location records and equipment.
5.6 HSE Representative:

Responsible for ensuring that all HSE Procedures are followed and records
maintained.
Responsible for carryingout all the required HSErelated preinspections,
administering safety indoctrination, enforcing safety regulations, and
completing the associated inspection documentation.
5.7 QA/QC Representative:

Responsible for ensuring that all qualityrelated procedures are followed and
records maintained; for performing the required field inspections; and for
completing the associated inspection documentation.
Monitors compliance with and advising on this Document, Project
Specifications and Procedures for all aspects of the Works including, but not limited
to, safety, environmental, and quality.
6.0 SAFETY
6.1 General
6.1.1 All personnel involved in the Jacket Installation Operations described by this
document will have received at least the minimum required HSE Training per the Contract for
the particular operation in which they will participate. This shall include medical certification of
fitness and certified Swimming Card, or HUET/BOSIET as applicable.
6.1.2 Prior to commencing Jacket Installation Activities, a detailed Job Hazard Analysis
(JHA) will be carriedout. After all known, suspected, and potential hazards and risks
have been identified, the workforce shall be informed accordingly. The JHA shall also identify
the control measures that must be in place to eliminate or mitigate the potential hazards and
risks surrounding the Operation. The JHA Worksheet will be displayed and available for
review in the work area, or at a designated central location.

6.1.3 Toolbox Talks will be carriedout daily prior to commencing Work Activities. The
topics will be linked to the various work tasks which encompass the Jacket Installation Activities
within or immediately around the Work Area.
6.1.4 A Permit To Work (PTW) shall be in place prior to the commencement of any Work
Activities.
6.1.5 The workforce shall wear the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) appropriate for
the work being carriedout as stated in the associated JHA. The workforce shall comply with
the Health, Safety, and Environmental requirements of Contractor's HSE Plan.
6.1.6 All major Equipment items, such as Lifting/Rigging Equipment, Marine Equipment,
and General Plant shall be made available for inspection by Company prior to use on the
Project. Major Marine Equipment items will be subject to onsite inspection and acceptance by
the Companyappointed Marine Warranty Surveyor (MWS).
6.1.7 All Operators will be experienced in operating the particular piece of Equipment on
which they are employed. Both Operators and Riggers will have the minimum contractual
required certification as proof of competency. Adequate taglines, mooring bumpers, and other
required protection measures will be provided for all lifts. At no time will any personnel be
positioned under a suspended load.
6.1.8 The Offshore Construction Manager (OCM) shall ensure that weather conditions and
sea state are suitable for safe Work Operations as per existing and forecasted weather
parameters. During all tasks, the Deck Foreman, Tower Operator, and other designated Barge
personnel shall maintain watch on weather and sea conditions and report any approaching
weather patterns to the OCM. Details of the Barge Weather Warning System are also
referenced in Contractor's Adverse Weather Working Policy document. Work Operations will be
suspended when conditions are deemed to be unsafe.
6.1.9 Only authorized personnel shall be allowed in the work area. All necessary safety
measures, as per Contractor and Company requirements, shall be followed accordingly.
6.2 Safety and Environmental Considerations
All safetyrelated inspections, procedures, and documentation will be performed in accordance

with the following documents:
i. Safety Management System (SMS).
ii. Project HSE Plan.
iii. Environmental Management Plan.
iv. Emergency Response Plan.
v. Security Bridging Document.
6.3 JHA Considerations
The following topics shall be included in the JHA:

i. Lift/Rigging Plan.
ii. Scaffolding/Temporary Work Platforms.

iii. Hot Works.

iv. Working Over Water/Working at Height.
v. Diving Operations. vi. Personnel Transfer.
vii. Working Conditions (Weather, Current, Visibility, and General Sea State).
viii. Vessel Movements (Project and 3rd Party).
7.0 GENERAL
Company shall freeissue the Jacket, Piles, Surfer Boat Landing, and all associated
appurtenances and permanent materials required for successful installation of the Jacket
Structure. Contractor will provide the Companyapproved Construction and Support Vessels
for the Installation of the abovementioned components. Positioning of the DLB shall be in
accordance with Companyapproved Anchor Patterns as referenced herein.
7.1 Communications
Communications between the Contractors DLB Barge and other Support Vessels will be by
handheld and VHF Radios on preestablished Radio Channels. Radio checks shall be
performed prior to the start of the Activities. All radio communications shall be conducted in
the English Language.
7.2 Environmental Conditions
Current and projected Tidal Conditions and Weather will be evaluated before and throughout
the Jacket Installation Activity. If the Tidal Conditions and/or Current/Forecasted Weather
conditions are deemed unsafe, the Installation Activity will be postponed until suitable
conditions exist. A Table identifying the limiting environmental criteria for making each major
lift (i.e. Jacket, Piles, and Surfer Boat Landing) is included herewith.
7.3 Survey System
The primary Survey System used for DLB positioning and vessel tracking will be a differential
Global Positioning System (dGPS). The Eiva Positioning and Tug Management Software
will be used on a computer to provide real time navigational data, thus allowing the Barge to
be positioned at the Companyapproved anchor pattern location for Cluster Installation
Activities. The computer system with software will enable a graphical display of the current
DLB location and heading data in relation to permanent offshore structures and subsea
pipelines. This data is to be displayed in realtime for the Anchor Operators to position the
Barge. The AHTs in the installation spread shall be equipped with a dGPS Positioning
System linked via radio telemetry to the Barge Eiva Tug Management System, and will allow
the AHTs position to be displayed in realtime on the Barge survey screens. Anchor
target information can also be transmitted to the AHT. The Surveyor(s) will be
responsible for Company specified location and heading positioning of the DLB at the final
Jacket installation location.
7.4 Material Barge Loadout

Structural components, required for offshore installation of the Jacket Structure, have been pre
loaded and seafastened on top of the Material Barge. These components include the
following:

Item Descriptio
1 Jacket n
2 Surfer Boat Landing
3 P1+P2+P3 Piles (4 Sets Total)
4 Appurtenances
7.5 Barge Arrival in Offshore Field/Nigerian Customs Clearance and Immigration Checks
The Structures and related appurtenances are secured on top of Companyarranged Material
Barge, which is being towed to Nigerian waters with the Tow Vessel. The Material Barge will
arrive to the Offshore Field and prepare for Nigerian Customs Clearance and Immigration
checks to enable the Structures to be cleared for subsequent installation.
7.6 Jacket Location and Orientation
The Jacket shall be located and orientated according to the provided Field Layout Drawing.
Details are as follows:
X (Easting): xxxxxx metres

Y (Northing): xxxxxx metres
Platform North Rotated xx degrees,
Heading: clockwise
7.7 Installation Equipment
The Jacket will be installed utilizing Contractors DLB Heavy Lift Barge. The DLB is
equipped with a pedestalmounted Clyde Crane with the following specifications:
Main Block (Fixed): 800 Tons @ 76 feet

Main Block (Revolving): 600 Tons @ 76 feet
Auxiliary Block: 150 Tons @ 165 feet
Whip Block: 50 Tons @ 245 feet
The Piling Hammer(s) sourced for Pile Driving will be an IHC S90 Piling Hammer, an IHC
S150 Piling Hammer, or equivalent Piling Hammer.
8.0 WELDING AND NDT

8.1 Equipment to be Used for the Welding Activities
The following Equipment items may be used during the Welding

Activities:
DLB.
Welding Machines.
Electrode Ovens and Quivers.
Power Grinders/Buffers (Electric and/or Pneumatic).
Slings and Rigging Equipment (Beam Clamps, Shackles, Chain Falls, Tirfors, Comealongs,
etc.).
Cutting/Beveling Equipment (OxyAcetylene) and Propane for Preheat.
Scaffolding.

Miscellaneous Hand Tools.

QA/QC Tools.
8.2 Welding Consumables
8.2.1 Welding Consumables shall be from recognized and wellknown manufacturers

meeting requirements of the approved WPS and PQR. Manufacturers Certificates for welding
electrodes shall be obtained prior to use. Receipt of electrodes shall be recorded on the
Materials Receiving Report accordingly.
8.2.2 All welding electrodes shall be stored, handled, and issued in accordance
with the manufacturers recommendation.
8.2.3 Unopened electrode containers shall be stored with care, under clean, dry conditions
to avoid damage to the electrodes or their containers. Electrodes that are damaged, or have
been wet, shall be discarded. No electrodes shall be left lying about the work site. Such
electrodes shall be discarded.
8.2.4 Welding electrodes mentioned in the relevant WPS shall not be reheated or dried in
ovens.
8.3 Welding Activities
8.3.1 Prior to the start of welding, areas to be welded shall be prepped by

powerbrushing/grinding as required.
8.3.2 Where required, Propane Heating Torches will be used to apply heat to the weld areas
and will assist to remove any moisture that may be present.
8.3.3 Qualified and approved Welders will carryout the Welding Activities in accordance
with the Companyapproved WPS.
8.3.4 All welding shall be carriedout under conditions which permit satisfactory
workmanship and inspection. Where weather conditions do not permit this, welding shall be
carriedout under a suitable shelter, or postponed until the environmental conditions improve.
8.4 NonDestructive Testing (NDT)
8.4.1 NDT inspection shall only be carriedout by premobilized and Companyapproved

Vendor personnel in accordance with Companyapproved NDT Procedures.
8.4.2 NDT personnel shall have current/valid Certificates and be approved prior to
carryingout any NDT Work.
8.4.3 NDT shall consist of Magnetic Particle Inspection (MPI), Ultrasonic Testing
(UT), and Radiographic Testing (RT) for completed welds as applicable.
8.4.4 In the event that a weld must be repaired, the NDT Technician will clearly mark the
area of the defect and the area will be arcgouged, or groundout using a handheld Power

Grinder, to remove the defect. The area will be repaired per the approved Welding Procedure
Specification. The repaired weld will be reinspected using the appropriate NDT method in
Section 8.4.3 above to confirm acceptance of the weld repair.
9.0 LIFT RIGGING AND STRUCTURE DETAILS

The lift rigging for the Jacket Structure will be attached in accordance with the following
information:
9.1 Lift Rigging Details
All rigging and lifting implements to be used shall be suitably certified and colorcoded.
Details of the Heavy Lift Rigging are attached herewith.
9.2 Cluster Structure Package Weight in Air Data (Less

Rigging)
Item Descriptio Est. Weight (Tons)

1 Jacket n
2 Surfer Boat Landing

3 P1+P2+P3 Piles (4 Sets Total)
10.0 PRELIFT ACTIVITIES

The following activities shall be performed before Lifting Operations may commence:
1. Survey of the Offshore Field will have previously been carriedout. The Survey Vessel will
be setup with calibrated Survey Gear and will perform a Pre Installation Marine
Survey of the area where the DLB will drop its Anchors for the Installation Anchor
Pattern. The Survey Gear will include a Side Scan Sonar Unit, Magnetometer, Echo
Sounder, and Gyro. The resulting details will be used to reconfirm Contractors proposed
Anchor Drop Spots for the Installation Anchor Pattern.
2. The designated Survey Vessel will carryout Survey Runs on a Grid as specified by
Contractors Chief Surveyor. After completion of the Survey, data will be downloaded
and a Survey Chart produced. The Contractor proposed Anchor Drop Spots will be
reconfirmed.
3. Before the DLB proceeds to the Installation location, Contractor will request
permission/ clearance from Company to enter into the Field. The DLB will tow to the Jacket
Installation location and setup on Anchors per the approved Jacket Installation Anchor
Pattern. DLB will make all necessary preparations to take delivery of the Material Barge
loaded with the Jacket components.
4. The Material Barge and Tow Vessel will arrive on site and standby at a predetermined
location until given clearance to approach DLB. The OCM will confirm when the DLB is
ready to receive the Material Barge alongside. Once alongside, the DLB Crew will inspect
the Barge and Structures.
5. The designated service provider will have performed all required Nigerian Customs
Clearance and Immigration protocols required to clear the Vessels, Cargo, and Crew into
the field for the Midstream Discharge.

6. An Underwater Survey shall be carriedout prior to setting the Jacket on the seabed using
either a Mesotech Device, qualified Divers, or a combination thereof. The search radius shall
be a minimum 150 radius from center of proposed Jacket location. The Seabed Survey shall
confirm water depth, the presence of debris and/or obstructions, and the verification of
seabed profile within the Jacket footprint area. If required, debris shall be removed from the
Jacket footprint using the Barge Crane.
Note: No Lifting or Scaffolding Operations may take place during Diving Operations, and
there shall be no scheduled vessel movements inside a 500m radius from the dive
location.
7. Scaffolding may be erected to install rigging or to access/remove any seafastenings as
required.
Removal of seafastening may commence at OCMs discretion; the percentage (%) of
seafastening to be removed shall be agreed with the CSR.
Note: It is understood that no materials may be removed from the Material Barge until
the Nigerian Customs Clearance formalities have been concluded, and until
Company has issued the official all clear to Contractor that the Fieldrelated
Cargo may now be handled by Contractor.
8. Any required lift rigging from the Material Barge may be recovered to the deck of DLB.
9. The Loadout General Arrangement and Tiedowns shall be checked to confirm that
all is in accordance with the Stowage Plan Drawings. All identified damage will be
identified and reported. Seafastening, for each of the lifts, will be jointly identified
and inspected with the OCM, CSR, and Company MWS.
10. Confirm that any/all of the Material Barge hatch/access covers and watertight
subdivision openings are secured.
11. Visually inspect the Jacket, Piles, Surfer Boat Landing, and miscellaneous appurtenances
to confirm their condition.
12. Visually inspect the Jacket Flooding System for any damage and missing connections,
and confirm the integrity of the Flooding System.
13. Riggers will preinstall the Jacket side lift rigging from a Work Basket that is controlled by
the Man Riding Winch on the Clyde Crane. Rigging shall be secured in places using
1 diameter Manilla Rope.
14. Riggers will also preinstall the Jacket upending lift rigging from a Work Basket that is
controlled by the ManRiding Winch on the Clyde Crane. Rigging shall be secured in places
using 1 diameter Manilla Rope.
15. When attaching mooring lines to the Jacket, for tethering to DLB, or when using an
Attending Tug to assist with Jacket Maneuvering Activities, only soft lines/slings shall
be used. Where soft lines/slings are used for the Jacket, such rigging shall be attached
to the lower side of the upper Jacket Trunions as feasible, or to a Jacket node.
11.0 JACKET INSTALLATION

Before progressing to Jacket Installation tasks, the following must occur:
Obtain Permit to Work (PTW) authorization from Company.
Obtain written acceptance of the Seabed Hazard Survey results from the CSR.

The following checks and procedures will be performed for the Jacket Lifting/Installation
Operations:
1. Perform JHA/Toolbox Talk shall be performed before the start of Jacket Installation Activities.
2. The OCM shall review the current and forecasted environmental conditions (weather and
sea state) to determine whether or not to continue with, or to suspend, Operations. Same
will be discussed with the CSR and Company MWS.
3. Once the decision has been made by the OCM to proceed with Installation
Operations, the Material Barge will be given the order to approach DLB. Details of the
arrangement can be found in the Jacket Installation Sequence document.
11.1 Jacket PreLift
4. The Material Barge will be moved into position and secured along the port side of DLB using
mooring ropes. Standard Handmooring Marine Procedures will apply. Up to 6 No.
Mooring Lines, of 3 diameter Marine Rope, may be utilized depending on the actual position of
the Material Barge adjacent to DLB. Mooring Lines will be handtightened. Assistant Tugs are
maintained on site to provide further assistance if required. Details of the arrangement can
be found in Drawing: Jacket Installation Lift Chart.
5. Barge Personnel participating in Lifting Activities shall familiarize themselves with the
structures.
6. Riggers will transfer to the Jacket Rigging Platform. The sidelift rigging will be
installed with the assistance of the Clyde Crane in accordance with the Jacket Side Lift
Rigging Stowage Plan. If deemed required, wooden protection boards may be placed on the
top of the Jacket structure to protect the main Crane Block from hitting the Jacket
crossmembers. The exact placement to be agreed between the CSR, Company MWS, and
OCM.
7. Riggers will install the upending rigging with the assistance of the Clyde Crane in
accordance with
Approved Drawing.
8. The Material Barge may be ballasted, as required, to take into account the removal of the
Jacket Structure from the Material Barge.
9. A team of Welders/Fitters will transfer from DLB to the Material Barge.
10. With favorable environmental conditions confirmed, the OCM shall direct the
Welders/Fitters to remove Fifty Percent (50%) of the Jacket seafastening.
11. Repeat Step #2 above.
12. The Clyde Crane will rotate its boom over the Jacket at the predetermined lift radius,
and then lower the main hook to the Riggers. The Riggers will install the eyes of the lift
rigging assembly onto the main hook of the Crane. The only seafastening to be removed
will be those for the Lifting eyes to facilitate connection of the Crane Main Hook. The
remaining seafastening (Manilla Rope) will be removed when the Lift Rigging is tensioned
by the Clyde Crane. Each lifting sling eye is to be placed onto its own respective prong of
the Crane hook, as per Drawing: Jacket Installation Lift Chart. Air Tugger lines will be
installed by the Riggers to the upper leg section (straightout, not crossed) at this time
and will be used to aid in controlling/orientating the Jacket once lifted from the deck of
the Material Barge. The exact positioning and length of the Air Tugger lines will be
determined on site by the OCM based on site conditions, however, locations such as the
Jacket Trunions and the Jacket Nodes will be preferred.

13. With the sling eyes and Air Tugger lines attached, the main Crane hook will be raised
slightly to remove slack from the lifting slings. The same shall be performed for the Air
Tugger Lines.
14. Riggers will attach taglines to each of the lifting slings.
16. At this point, the OCM will direct the Welders/Fitters to begin removing the
remaining fifty percent (50%) of Jacket seafastening.
17. With the seafastenings removed, the Riggers and Welders/Fitters will return to the DLB.
11.2 Jacket Lift from Material Barge and Rotation from Port to Stern

19. At this point, with instruction from the OCM, the Clyde Crane will lift the Jacket from the
deck of the Material Barge. The previously installed Crane Tugger Lines will be used to
stabilize/control the horizontal movement of the Jacket during the lift.
20. The Attending Tug will move Material Barge out from under the Jacket to a
predetermined, safe vantage point.
21. The Clyde Crane will lower the Jacket into the water, ensuring that the rigging is kept under
tension.
22. For the design calculations, it is been assumed that the Jacket will float. After the Jacket
is in the water, the Crane Operator will slack the sidelift rigging slightly to verify the
extent of Jacket buoyancy and verify the weight reading on his LMI (Load Moment
Indicator). In the event that the Jacket Upending process needs to be aborted, the Jacket
will be recovered back to the Material Barge. Should other options need to be
considered, then such options will be reviewed agreed between Contractor, Company,
and the MWS.
23. Jacket upending will be performed using the Main Hook on the Clyde Crane. The
Rigging Crew will attach soft lines onto the Jacket at the Jacket trunions, or Jacket Nodes,
and will secure the Jacket to the side of DLB. Bumpers will be located in between the DLB
and the Jacket Structure.
24. Riggers will be transferred to the sidelift Rigging Platform on the Jacket. The Clyde
Crane Main Hook will slack the sidelift rigging to allow the Riggers to remove the
Rigging from the Main Hook. The Manitowoc Deck Crane will be used to assist in the
removal of the side lift slings closest to DLB
332. The Clyde Crane will be used to remove the side lift slings from the opposite side of
the Jacket. Care shall be taken so that the slings do not come into contact with the Jacket
Flooding System.
25. Riggers will be transferred to the upending rigging platform on the Jacket. The Clyde
Crane will lower the Main Hook to the Riggers to allow the upending lifting slings to be
attached to the Main Hook.
11.3 Jacket Upending and Orientation
26. Repeat Step #2 above, then proceed to the next step.

27. The Jacket will be upended using the Clyde Crane Main Block in accordance with an
approved drawing.

28. A reference point will be made on the Rigging/Jacket for ease of identification by
the Crane Operator so that the clearance of the Jacket to the seabed can be monitored during
the Upending Operation.
29. Once the Jacket has been lifted upright, the Jacket will be tethered to the port side of DLB.
The tethers will consist of custom length marine ropes so that the Jacket distance off the
Barge stern will be known and controlled during final Jacket positioning.
30. With the Jacket suspended from the Main Hook, the DLB will adjust its position
towards the installation location using its Anchor Winches, and the Clyde Crane will
lower the Jacket onto the natural sea bottom.
31. Before Piling may commence, the Contractor Chief Surveyor, OCM, and Field Engineer
will verify that the asdesigned Jacket location and orientation is in accordance with
provided approved Drawing and the Companyprovided parameters in the Table below.
Jacket Data
X=
Nigerian MidBelt Coordinates:
Y=
Jacket Center
Location MINNA CLARKE 1880. MOD:
Data
Water Depth:
Jacket Top Brace (feet):
Structure Elevations Jacket Bottom Brace (feet):
Top of Jacket Elevation (feet):
Jacket orientation must be with (+/) 5 degrees of the prescribed orientation. The Jacket
shall be leveled to within Two (2) inches across any diagonal. Jacket leveling
methodology is described in hereafter.
32. With the Jacket securely resting on the seabed, and within installation tolerance as detailed
below, Riggers will be deployed by Work Basket to remove the lift rigging and any Tugger
Lines utilized.
33. All flood prevention caps shall then be removed and the Jacket will be flooded.
11.4 Welding of Pile Lifting Padeyes/Stops
Once the Jacket has been removed from the Material Barge, Contractor will have clear and
unhindered access to the Piles to work on the Lifting Padeyes/Pile Stops. It is noted that
sea fastening will only be removed on those Piles that are being handled/worked on.
11.5 Pile Upending and Driving
Once the Jacket has been lifted, set in the water, upended, rotated over its resting position,
and set in place, Pile Installation Operations will commence. The Pile Upending Procedure is as
follows:
1. A JHA/Toolbox Talk will be performed before commencing Pile Driving Activities.

2. The Material Barge will be positioned along the port side of DLB in preparation to receive
and upend the P1 Piles.

3. The OCM will review the current and forecasted environmental conditions (weather and
sea state) to determine whether or not to continue with, or to suspend, Pile
Installation Operations. Same will be discussed with the CSR and MWS.
4. A gangway shall be installed between the DLB and the Jacket Material Barge.
5. Riggers will setup scaffolding as may be required for Pile Installation Operations.
6. Riggers will transfer from DLB to the Material Barge.
7. The Pile seafastening clips will be removed at this time if not done so already.
8. Riggers will connect Pile lifting rigging to a P1 Pile. A detailed Rigging Plan shall be
provided by the Contractor.
9. The Clyde Crane will lower the auxiliary block at the design radius, and Riggers will
connect the P1 rigging to the Crane hook.
11.6 P1 Pile Installation
10. The P1 Pile is upended by takingup wire on the auxiliary block while revolving. It should
be ensured that the shackles connected to the P1 Lifting Padeyes stay parallel to the P1
Pile during the initial phase of the upending. Pile dragging shall be avoided by closely
monitoring the takeup and Crane tip motion. A belly line will be placed midway on the
Pile via the Deck Crane. This belly line will aid in stabilizing the Pile if the OPI
Superintendent determines it is required due to environmental conditions being
encountered on site. Seafastening will only be removed on those Piles that are being
worked.
11. Once the P1 Pile is upended, the Clyde Crane will rotate the Pile over the Jacket, and the
Pile tip will be installed into its respective Jacket leg opening. The OCM will determine the
P1 Pile sequence based on the attitude of the Jacket after initial placement.
12. If the P1 Pile does not break/penetrate the bladder in the Jacket leg using its own
selfweight, the option of lifting and lowering the Pile again shall be available. The
bladder is designed to collapse under the weight of the P1 Pile Section.
13. At the OCMs discretion, Riggers will be transferred to the Jacket.
14. If the P1 Pile has selfpenetrated up to the Pile Stops, then the Riggers will disconnect the
P1 rigging and the operation will repeat starting at Step 7 above, until all P1 Piles have been
inserted.
Note: If a P1 Pile did not penetrate to the Pile Stops, the OCM will decide to either place
the Hammer on top of the Pile in preparation to commence Piling Operations, or
to leave it at the current penetration depth and just retrieve the rigging (as feasible).
Once the Pile lift rigging has been removed, Riggers shall return to the DLB. If
the Pile Hammer option is chosen, the blow count per foot shall be noted and
recorded, as well as start and stop times. Contractor has the option to use an
S90 or S150 Piling Hammer. Hammer specifications for each Hammer shall be
attached herewith. In establishing the Pile Driving refusal criteria, the
recommendations of the Pile Hammer Manufacturer shall be considered.
15. If the P1 Pile has to be driven to depth, the OCM, or his delegate, will direct removal of
the Pile Hammer.
16. Once all P1 Piles have been installed into their respective Jacket Legs, and either driven to
depth or are resting on their stops after selfpenetration, the P2 Piles can be installed.
17. At this point, temporary work platforms are to be erected around each Jacket Leg top to

facilitate Pile cutoff and welding of the P2 Pile sections.

18. In case the P1 Pile top has been damaged or deformed during Handling or Hammering
Operations, or if there was damage that is preexisting, Fitters will flamecut a shackle
pin hole into the top of the P1 Pile section for subsequent removal.
19. Fitters will then perform a circumferential cut 500mm from the top of Pile leaving 1 to
2 inches attached. Next, a shackle is to be installed into the previously cut hole. The
Clyde Crane block will then be lowered and attached to the shackle via a sling. The Clyde
Crane will then remove the cutoff Pile section to the Material Barge, or DLB332, at the
discretion of the OCM. After the P1 Piles have been cut and rebeveled, the new bevel will
be subjected to both UT and MPI.
20. With the required P1 Pile sections installed, and their respective top bevels prepared and
tested as stated in Step 20 above, stabbing of the P2 Piles may commence.
21. The OCM will decide as to whether or not Pile Stops will be installed on the P2 Piles
based on the results of the Piling Operations thus far. Same will be discussed with the
CSR and MWS.
22. Riggers may disconnect the spring lines from the Jacket, at the discretion of the OCM.
sea state) to determine whether or not to continue with, or to suspend, Pile
Installation Operations. Same will be discussed with the CSR and MWS.
24. The Clyde Crane will lower the auxiliary block to the Material Barge at the design
radius, and Riggers will connect the auxiliary hook to the Pile rigging.
25. The P2 Pile will be upended by lifting the Clyde Crane hook.
26. In general, the four P2 Piles may be stabbed and welded oneatatime. However,
the OCM may opt to stab more than one P2 Pile before commencing the Welding
Activity. This will be at the OCMs discretion.
27. The Clyde Crane will rotate and set the first P2 Pile onto the predetermined P1 Pile.
The OCM will decide on the P2 Pile installation sequence and timing.
28. Riggers and Welders/Fitters will transfer from DLB to the Jacket.
29. With the P2 Pile stabbed inside the P1 Pile, the two Pile sections will be welded together per
the approved Welding Procedure. The weld shall be inspected visually and in accordance
with approved NDT Procedures.
30. The Clyde Crane will takeup tension on the combined P2 + P1 section, and the P1 Pile stops
will be removed and recovered back to DLB.
31. The Clyde Crane will lower the rigging down and Riggers will disconnect the rigging.
Riggers will be working from a Work Basket from the Clyde Crane ManRiding Tugger.
32. The Clyde Crane will transfer the rigging back to the Material Barge for the next lift.
33. The Clyde Crane will rotate over to the Piling Hammer.
34. Riggers will connect the Piling Hammer rigging to the Clyde Crane hook.
35. The Piling Hammer will be lifted and set on top of the first P2 Pile.
36. The Piling Hammer will be engaged. The blow count per foot shall be noted and recorded,
as well as start and stop times.
37. Pile Driving shall continue until the P2 Pile is at the required penetration depth.

38. Once the required P2 penetration has been achieved, the Piling Hammer will disengage
and the
Clyde Crane will remove the Piling Hammer and lower it back to the Barge deck.
39. The Piling Hammer rigging will be disconnected.
40. The Clyde Crane will rotate over to the Material Barge and lower auxiliary block such that
the rigging for the next P2 Pile can be connected. This process shall continue for all
remaining P2 Piles.
41. Preliminary leveling of the Jacket may be performed at this stage as feasible, and the Jacket
may be temporarily doggedoff to the Piles as required.
42. If spring lines are still connected to the Jacket, same shall be removed at the discretion of the
OCM.
Note: A situation may occur where it is not possible to stab all P2 Piles at once,
and due to conditions encountered on site, the OCM may be required to Drive
the first two P1+P2 Pile Sections before any further P2 Pile Sections can be installed
into the P1 Pile Sections. In any case, the best way forward shall be determined by
the OCM.
43. The P3 Piles shall be installed in the same manner as the P2 Piles, following Steps 22 through
42.
44. In general, the four P3 Piles may be stabbed and welded oneatatime. However,
the OCM may opt to stab more than one P3 Pile before commencing the Welding
Activity. This will be at the OPI Superintendents discretion.
45. P3 Piles will be driven to the design penetration depth. In the event that Pile Driving
Operations do not reach the design penetration for any of the P3 Piles, the following
refusal criteria shall be utilized:
a) When driving resistance exceeds 300 blows/ft for (5) consecutive feet, refusal has been
achieved. b) When driving resistance exceeds 500 blows/ft for (1) foot, refusal has been
achieved.
46. With all four Pile strings driven, Jacket Leveling shall commence as required. Jacket
Leveling verification shall be performed using the water level method. For the water level
method, a clear, flexible hose of adequate length and diameter (i.e. 1 Diam. x 20 m Long)
will be filled with water. All air bubbles/pockets shall be removed. This shall be verified by
tapping/shaking the hose, then by holding the two ends together next to one another and
confirming that the water levels are equal. The waterfilled hose will be long enough to
reach between two Jacket Legs at a time.
47. Fitters will be positioned at two Jacket Legs using the existing rigging platforms or
temporary platforms. Each Fitter will hold one end of the waterfilled hose at the
designated reference point and will make a reference mark on the Jacket Legs at the water
line level. The distance between this reference mark and the top of the Jacket Leg will be
measured. The same process will be repeated for all Jacket Legs and the measurements
will be compared to one another. Equal measurements means that the Jacket is level.
11.9 Final Leveling and Crown Shim Installation
48. After identifying that the Jacket requires leveling, the following method shall be utilized:

Jacks will be attached between the Pile and the Jacket on previously installed installation
aids (padeyes).
Jacks will be activated until the desired level is achieved.
Crown Shims will be placed and welded down in place (minimum of 50%) before
releasing the Jacks.
Retrieve Jacks and complete the Crown Shim welding.
Remove Installation Aids.
49. Crown Shims shall be installed and weldedout to the Piles. Welding shall be in accordance
with the approved Welding Procedure. Crown Shims must be welded out a minimum of
Fifty percent (50%) prior to setting the Cellar Deck. All welds shall be inspected
visually and in accordance with approved NDT Procedures.
50. With all four (4) Pile sections driven and weldedout to the Jacket, scaffolding shall then be
erected to facilitate Pile cutoff.
51. The final cutoff locations/elevations are to be marked referencing the design MLW on all
four Piles. The Piles are to be cutoff at these marks and a temporary cover placed on
top to prevent the ingress of water.
52. Miscellaneous Jacket items that have been shipped loose, such as Grating, Handrails, Stairs,
etc. may be installed at this time at the OCMs discretion (to the extent that they are
meanwhile work and not interfering with other ongoing activities).
12.0 SURFER BOAT LANDING INSTALLATION

The Surfer Boat Landing will be installed at the OCMs discretion (i.e. immediately after Jacket
Installation) in accordance with the following Installation Steps:
1. A JHA/Toolbox Talk will be performed before commencing Surfer Boat Landing Installation
Activities.
sea state) to determine whether or not to continue with, or to suspend, Installation
Operations. Same will be discussed with the CSR and Company MWS.
3. The Material Barge may be relocated as required.
4. Riggers and Welders/Fitters will be transferred from DLB to the Material Barge.
5. Riggers on DLB will attach appropriate lift rigging to the Clyde Crane hook.
7. The Clyde Crane will rotate to the design lifting radius and will lower the auxiliary hook and
rigging.
8. Riggers on the Material Barge will attach lift rigging to the Surfer Boat Landing, as well as
taglines to each of the slings. At this time, Riggers may also install Air Tugger line(s) to
the Surfer Boat Landing to help stabilize the structure during the lift (if deemed necessary
by the OCM). The Crane Hook will then be slacked and laiddown on the deck of the
Material Barge.
10. Welders/Fitters will remove the Surfer Boat Landing seafastening.
11. The Clyde Crane will lift the Surfer Boat Landing from the deck of the Material Barge.
12. The Clyde Crane will rotate the Surfer Boat Landing over the appropriate position on the
Jacket.

13. The Clyde Crane will lower the Surfer Boat Landing into place.
14. The Surfer Boat Landing will be installed directly onto one of the Jacket Legs by way
of a single bolted clamp as per Companysupplied. The OCM may opt to send Riggers
to the Jacket to preinstall rigging which can be used to receive and maneuver the Surfer
Boat Landing into place to facilitate the installation of the subsea Surfer Boat Landing Jacket
Leg Clamp by the Divers.
15. Once the Surfer Boat Landing is in place and safely supported, Divers will be launched to
complete the boltup of the Surfer Boat Landing Jacket Leg Clamp using
Companyprovided mounting studs/bolts.
16. When the Surfer Boat Landing has been secured in place, the Crane will slack the
rigging, and the rigging will be released by the Riggers and recovered back to the DLB
deck.
17. If any other rigging was used to receive and maneuver the Surfer Boat landing into final
position, this rigging will be released by the Riggers and recovered back to the DLB deck.
13.0 OTHER ACTIVITIES
Other work to be performed by OPI includes the installation, hookup, and

commissioning of the Navigational Aids (Lanterns) and Fog Horn. Such Equipment items will
be installed as per AFRENsupplied information.
14.0 PAINTING AND COATING
If during the Jacket Installation and Welding Activities the coated (painted) areas become
affected during the Installation Process, same will be prepared and coated in accordance with
Company's Protective Coatings Specifications and Paint Color Codes. Contractor may carryout
the Repair Work at any time during the Installation Activities as determined by the OCM.
15.0 POSTINSTALLATION DELIVERABLES
Pertinent installation records, including the Pile Driving Report, will be prepared and furnished
to Company in an AsBuilt Dossier.

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PROCEDURE FOR WELLHEAD PLATFORM JACKET INSTALLATION JULY, 2014

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2.0 SCOPE ............................................................................................................................................ 3

3.0 TERMS AND DEFINITIONS ..................................................................................................... 3

4.0 REFERENCES ............................................................................................................................... 4

5.0 ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ............................................................................................ 4

6.0 SAFETY .......................................................................................................................................... 5

8.0 WELDING AND NDT ................................................................................................................ 8

9.0 LIFT RIGGING AND STRUCTURE DETAILS ..................................................................... 10

10.0 PRELIFT ACTIVITIES .............................................................................................................. 10

11.0 JACKET INSTALLATION ........................................................................................................ 11

12.0 SURFER BOAT LANDING INSTALLATION ...................................................................... 18

13.0 OTHER ACTIVITIES ................................................................................................................. 19

14.0 PAINTING AND COATING ................................................................................................... 19

15.0 POSTINSTALLATION DELIVERABLES ............................................................................. 19

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3.0 TERMS AND DEFINITIONS

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4.2 Contractorsupplied Documentation and Drawings

5.0 ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

5.2 Field Engineer:

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5.3 Deck Foreman:

5.4 Anchor Foreman:

5.5 Chief Surveyor:

5.6 HSE Representative:

5.7 QA/QC Representative:

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6.2 Safety and Environmental Considerations

All safetyrelated inspections, procedures, and documentation will be performed in accordance

6.3 JHA Considerations

The following topics shall be included in the JHA:

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iii. Hot Works.

7.2 Environmental Conditions

7.3 Survey System

7.4 Material Barge Loadout

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7.6 Jacket Location and Orientation

X (Easting): xxxxxx metres

Main Block (Fixed): 800 Tons @ 76 feet

8.0 WELDING AND NDT

The following Equipment items may be used during the Welding

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Miscellaneous Hand Tools.

8.2 Welding Consumables

8.2.1 Welding Consumables shall be from recognized and wellknown manufacturers

8.3 Welding Activities

8.3.1 Prior to the start of welding, areas to be welded shall be prepped by

8.4 NonDestructive Testing (NDT)

8.4.1 NDT inspection shall only be carriedout by premobilized and Companyapproved

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9.0 LIFT RIGGING AND STRUCTURE DETAILS

9.1 Lift Rigging Details

9.2 Cluster Structure Package Weight in Air Data (Less

Item Descriptio Est. Weight (Tons)

2 Surfer Boat Landing

10.0 PRELIFT ACTIVITIES

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11.0 JACKET INSTALLATION

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11.1 Jacket PreLift

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