PGBOOM Guidelines

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PETRONAS GUIDELINES FOR
BARGES OPERATING OFFSHORE MALAYSIA
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OCT 1, 1990
CONTENTS
CHAPTER DESCRIPTION PAGE
1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Application 3
1.2 Requirements 4
1.2.1 Accommodation Spaces 4

1.2.2 Automatic Fire Detection and 4
Alarm Systems
1.2.3 Life Saving Appliances 5
1.2.4 Fire Fighting Equipment 5
1.2.5 Provisions for Helicopter 5
Facilities
1.2.6 Operating Requirements 5
1.3 Definitions 6
2.0 GUIDELINES ON ACCOMMODATION SPACES
2.1 Restrictions 11
2.2 Construction of Accommodation Spaces 11
2.3 Arrangement of Sleeping Spaces 12
2.4 Size of Sleeping Spaces 12
2.5 Berths and Lockers 13
2.6 Wash Spaces, Toilet and Shower Spaces 14
2.7 Messrooms 15
2.8 Hospital (Sick Bay) Space 15
2.9 Hospital (Sick Bay) Space Not Required 16
2.10 Miscellaneous Accommodation Spaces 17
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3.0 AUTOMATIC FIRE DETECTION AND 18

ALARM SYSTEMS
4.0 LIFE SAVING APPLIANCES 20
5.0 FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT
5.1 Fire Pump 22

5.2 Fire Main 22
5.3 Fire Hose 22
5.4 Hydrants 22
5.5 International Shore Connection 23
5.6 Portable Fire Extinguisher 23
5.7 Firemen’s Outfits 23
6.0 PROVISIONS FOR HELICOPTER FACILITIES
6.1 Helicopter Deck 25

6.2 Fire Extinguisher 25
7.0 OPERATING REQUIREMENTS
7.1 Operating Manual 27
8.0 STRUCTURAL FIRE INTEGRITY TABLES 29
TABLES
TABLE 1 34
TABLE 2 35

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CHAPTER 1.0
1.0 INTRODUCTION
The adoption of the ‘PETRONAS GUIDELINES FOR BARGES

OPERATING OFFSHORE MALAYSIA” will result in achieving
the desired standardisation as well as upgrading the safety
requirement of the barges.
1.1 Application
1.1.1 Generally these Guidelines shall apply to all

mobile offshore installation units and
surface units which can be moved from
place to place without major dismantling or
modification, whether or not it has its own
motive power.
1.1.2 The units include but not limited to the

following types
a) Mobile Offshore Drilling Units (MODUs)

maintained for underwater exploitation
or exploration of resources beneath the
sea-bed.
b) Drilling Tender Barges maintained as

of (a) above.
c) Accommodation Barges, Jack-ups and

Semi-submersibles used to
accommodate offshore personnel.
d) Construction and Pipe Laying Barges

or Semi-submersibles used for offshore
related construction operations.
e) Engineering Work Barges or

semi-submersibles used for hook-up
and commissioning of offshore
installations.

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f) Engineering Work Barges or

semi-submersibles used for the topside
and underwater maintenance of
offshore installations
g) Well Stimulation Barges or

Semi-submersibles used for oil well
stimulation exercises.
h) Floating Storage and Offloading Unit

(FSO) and Floating Production, Storage
and Offloading Unit (FPSO).
1.1.3 The provision of Chapter 2 in the Guideline

will apply to 1.1.2 (a) to (h) above.
1.1.4 The provision of Chapter 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8

will apply to 1.1.2 (c) to (h) above.
1.2 Requirements
Specifically the requirements are as follows :-
1.2.1 Accommodation Spaces
a) All accommodation spaces shall be

constructed and to comply with
Chapter 2.0 of the Guidelines.
b) Accommodation spaces shall be

constructed of steel or other equivalent
material. Applicable fire integrity
standards to be applied to divisions
between adjacent spaces shall be as
per Table 1 and 2, Chapter 8.0 of the
Guidelines.
1.2.2 Automatic Fire Detection and Alarm System
An automatic fire detection and alarm

systems shall be provided in all
accommodation and service spaces. The
system shall comply with the Chapter 3.0 of
the Guidelines.

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1.2.3 Life Saving Appliances
a) Life Saving Appliances are to comply

with Chapter 4.0 of the Guidelines.
b) In addition, all barges involve with

maintenance that are either producing
hydrocarbons or are shut-in and
semi-submersibles shall be provided
with rigid totally enclosed motor
propelled survival craft (TEMPSC) of
such capacity as will accommodate all
person onboard.
1.2.4 Fire Fighting Equipment
a) Fire Fighting Equipment is to comply

with Chapter 5.0 of the Guidelines.
b) In addition, fixed Fire Extinguishing

System (CO2 or equivalent that do not
contravene with IMO requirements)
shall be provided in the machinery
spaces.
1.2.5 Provisions for Helicopter Facilities
Adequate provisions for helicopter facilities

must be provided and shall comply with
Chapter 6.0 of the Guidelines.
1.2.6 Operating Requirements
An Operating Manual, for safe operation of

the unit shall be made available on board
and shall comply with Chapter 7.0 of the
Guidelines.

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1.3 Definitions
1.3.1 ‘Steel or Other Equivalent Material”
Where the words “steel or other equivalent

material” occur, “equivalent material”
means any non-combustible material which,
by itself or due to insulation provided, has
structural and integrity properties equivalent
to steel at the end of the applicable fire
exposure to the standard fire test (eg.
Aluminium Alloy with appropriate
insulation).
1.3.2 Non-Combustible Materials
Non-combustible materials is a material

which neither burns nor gives off flammable
vapours in sufficient quantity for self-ignition
when heated to approximately 750oC.
1.3.3 “A Standard Fire Test”
A Standard Fire Test is one in which

specimens of the relevant bulkheads or
decks are exposed in a test furnace to
temperature corresponding approximately to
the standard time-temperature curve. The
specimen shall have an exposed surface of
not less than 4.65 sq.m (50 sq. Ft) and
height (or length of deck) of 2.44m (8 ft)
resembling as closely as possible the
intended construction and including where
appropriate at least one joint. The standard
time - temperature curve is defined by a
smooth curve drawn through the following
points measured above the initial furnace
temperature :-
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1.3.4 “A” Class Divisions
“A” class divisions are those divisions

formed by bulkheads and decks which
comply with the following :-
a) They shall be constructed of steel or

other equivalent material;
b) They shall be suitably stiffened;
c) They shall be so constructed as to be

capable of preventing the passage of
smoke and flame to the end of the
one-hour standard fire test;
d) They shall be insulated with

non-combustible materials such that
the average temperature of the
unexposed side will not rise more than
139oC above the original temperature,
nor will the temperature, at any one
point including any joint, rise more
than 180oC above the original
temperature, within the time listed
below :-
Class “A-60” 60 mins.

Class “A-0” 0 min.
1.3.5 “B” Class Divisions
“B” class divisions are those divisions

formed by bulkheads, decks, ceilings or
linings which comply with the following :-
a) They shall be so constructed as to be

capable of preventing the passage of
flame to the end of the first half hour of
the standard fire test

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b) They shall have an insulation value

such that the average temperature of
the unexposed side will not rise more
than 139oC above the original
temperature, nor will the temperature
at any one point, including any joint,
rise more than 225oC above the
original temperature, within the time
listed below :-
class “B-15” 15 mins.

class “B-0” 0 min.
c) They shall be constructed of approved

non-combustible materials and all
materials entering into the
construction and erection of “B” class
divisions shall be non-combustible
1.3.6 “C” Class Divisions
“C” class divisions are divisions constructed

of approved non-combustible materials.
They need meet neither requirements
relative to the passage of smoke and flame
nor limitations relative to the temperature
rise.
1.3.7 “Public Spaces”
Public spaces are those portions of the

accommodation which are used for halls,
dining rooms, lounges and similar
permanently enclosed spaces.
1.3.8 “Control Stations”
Control stations are spaces containing

emergency sources of power and lighting.
Spaces containing barge radio equipment.
Fire control and recording stations. Spaces
containing centralised fire alarm equipment.
Spaces containing centralised emergency
public address system stations and
equipment.

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1.3.9 “Corridors”
Corridors means corridors and lobbies.
1.3.10 “Accommodation Spaces”
Accommodation spaces are those used for

public spaces, corridors, lavatories, cabins,
offices, hospitals, cinemas, games and
hobbies rooms, pantries containing
non-cooking appliances and similar
permanently enclosed spaces.
1.3.11 “Stairways”
Stairways are interior stairways, lifts and

escalators (other than those wholly
contained within the machinery spaces) and
enclosures thereto. In this connection a
stairway which is enclosed only at one level
should be regarded as part of the space
from which it is not separated by a fire door.
1.3.12 “Service Spaces (low risk)”
Service spaces (low risk) are lockers and

store-rooms having areas of less than 2
square metres, drying rooms and laundries.
1.3.13 “Machinery Spaces of Category A”
Machinery spaces of category A are all

spaces which contain internal combustion
type machinery used either for other
purposes where such machinery has in the
aggregate a total power of not less than
375kw or which contain any oil fired boiler
or oil fuel unit; and trunks to such spaces.
1.3.14 “Other Machinery Spaces”
Other machinery spaces are all machinery

spaces other than machinery spaces of
category A described in (1.3.13) above.

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1.3.15 “Hazardous Areas”
Hazardous areas are all those areas where,

due to possible presence of a flammable
atmosphere due to operations, the use
without proper consideration of machinery
or electrical equipment may lead to a fire
hazard or explosion.
1.3.16 “Service Spaces (high risk)
Service spaces (high risk) are galleys,

pantries containing cooking appliances,
paint rooms, lockers and store rooms having
areas of 2 square metres or more and
workshops other than those forming part of
the machinery spaces.
1.3.17 “Open Decks”
Open decks are open deck spaces, excluding

hazardous areas.

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CHAPTER 2.0
2.0 ACCOMMODATION SPACES
2.1 Restrictions
2.1.1 There must be no direct communication

between the accommodation spaces and any
chainlocker, cargo stowage or machinery
spaces, except through solid, close-fitted
doors or hatches.
2.1.2 No access, vent, or sounding tube from a

fuel or cargo oil tank into accommodation
spaces except that access openings and
sounding tubes may be located in corridors,
provided they are air tight sealed closed,
when not in use.
2.2 Construction of Accommodation Spaces
2.2.1 Each sleeping, mess, recreational, or

hospital (sick bay) space that is adjacent to
or immediately above a stowage, or
machinery space, paint locker, drying room,
washroom, toilet space, or other odor source
must be made adorproof.
2.2.2 Each accommodation space that is adjacent

to or immediately above a galley, machinery
space, machinery casing, boiler room, or
other noise or heat source, must be
protected from the heat and noise.
2.2.3 Where the shell or an unsheathed weather

deck forms a boundary of an
accommodation space, the shell of deck
must have a covering that prevents the
formation of moisture.
2.2.4 The deckheads of each accommodation

space must be of light colour.

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2.2.5 Each accommodation space in which water

may accumulate must have a drain scupper
located in the lowest part of the space,
considering the average trim of the unit.
2.2.6 Each public toilet space must be

constructed and located so that its odor do
not readily enter any sleeping spaces, mess,
recreational, or hospital (sick bay) space.
2.3 Arrangement of Sleeping Spaces
2.3.1 To the extent practicable, crew from the

same shift should be berthed together in
sleeping spaces arranged to minimise
disturbance created by personnel leaving for
or arriving from a working period.
2.4 Size of Sleeping Spaces
2.4.1 No sleeping space may berth more than four

persons, except that a sleeping space for
personnel not regularly employed on a unit
may berth up to six persons if the space
meets Guideline (2.3), 2.4.2) and (2.5) and
berthing of six persons in that space is
authorised by PETRONAS.
2.4.2 Without deducting any equipment used by

the occupants, each sleeping space must
have for each occupant :-
a) 2.8 square meters (approximately 30

square ft.) of deck area; and
b) 6 cubic meters (approximately 210

cubic ft.) of volume.
2.4.3 Each sleeping space must have at least 191

centimetres (approximately 6 ft. 3 inches) of
headroom over clear deck areas.

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2.5 Berths and Lockers
2.5.1 Each sleeping space must have a separate

berth for each occupant.
2.5.2 No more than one berth may be placed over

another.
2.5.3 Each berth must have a framework of hard,

smooth material that is not likely to corrode
or harbour vermin.
2.5.4 Each berth must be arranged to provide

ample room for easy occupancy.
2.5.5 Each berth must be at least 76 centimeters

(approximately 30 inches) wide by 193
centimeters (approximately 76 inches) long.
2.5.6 Adjacent berths must be separated by a

partition that extends at least 46
centimeters (approximately 18 inches) above
the sleeping surface.
2.5.7 The bottom of a lower berth must be at least

30 centimeters (approximately 12 inches)
above the deck.
2.5.8 The bottom of an upper berth must be at

least 76 centimeters (approximately 2 feet 6
inches) from the bottom of the berth below it
and from the deck or any pipe, ventilating
duct, or other overhead installation.
2.5.9 Each berth must have a berth light.
2.5.10 Each occupant of a sleeping space must

have a readily accessible locker of hard,
smooth material.
2.5.11 Each locker must be at least 0.194 square

meters (approximately 300 square inches) in
cross section and 1.53 meters
(approximately 60 inches) high.

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2.6 Wash Spaces, Toilet Spaces and Shower Spaces
2.6.1 For the purposes of this section :-
a) “Private Facility” means a toilet,

washing, or shower space that is
accessible only from one single or
double occupancy sleeping space.
b) “Semi-Private Facility” means a toilet,

washing or shower space that is
accessible from either of two
one-to-four person occupancy sleeping
spaces; and
c) “Public Facility” means a toilet,

washing or sower space that is not
private or semi-private.
2.6.2 Each private facility must have one toilet,

one shower and one wash-basin, all of which
may be in a single space.
2.6.3 Each semi-private facility must have at least

one toilet and one shower, which may be in a
single space.
2.6.4 Each room adjoining a semi-private facility

must have a wash-basin if a wash basin is
not installed in a semi-private facility.
2.6.5 Each unit must have enough public facilities

to provide at least one toilet, one shower and
one wash basin for each eight persons who
occupy sleeping space that do not have
private or semi-private facilities.
2.6.6 Urinals may be installed in toilet rooms, but

no toilet required in this section may be
replaced by a urinal.
2.6.7 Each public toilet space and washing space

must be convenient to the sleeping space
that it serves.

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2.6.8 No public facility may open into any sleeping

space.
2.6.9 Each wash basin, shower and bathtub must

have hot and cold running water.
2.6.10 Adjacent toilets must be separated by a

partition that is open at the top and bottom
for ventilation and cleaning.
2.6.11 Public toilet facilities and shower facilities

must be separated.
2.6.12 Each public facility that is a toilet space

must have at least one wash basin unless
the only access to the toilet space is through
a washing space.
2.6.13 Each washing space and toilet space must

be so constructed and arranged that it can
be kept in a clean and sanitary condition and
the plumbing and mechanical appliances
kept in good working order.
2.6.14 Wash basin may be located in sleeping

space.
2.7 Mess Rooms
2.7.1 Each mess room must seat the number of

persons expected to eat in the mess room at
one time.
2.8 Hospital (Sick Bay) Space
2.8.1 Each unit carrying twelve or more persons

on a voyage of more than three days must
have a hospital (sick bay) space.
2.8.2 Each hospital (sick bay) space must be

suitably separated from other spaces.

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2.8.3 No hospital (sick bay) space may be used for

any other purpose, when used for care of the
sick.
2.8.4 An entrance to each hospital (sick bay)

space must be wide enough and arranged to
readily admit a person on a stretcher.
2.8.5 Each berth in a hospital (sick bay) space

must be made of metal.
2.8.6 Each upper berth must be hinged and

arranged so that it can be secured clear of
the lower berth.
2.8.7 Each hospital (sick bay) space must have at

least one berth that is accessible from both
sides.
2.8.8 Each hospital (sick bay) space must have

one berth for every 50 persons or portion
thereof onboard, who are not berthed in
single occupancy rooms, but the number of
berths need not exceed 2.
2.8.9 Each hospital (sick bay) space must have a

toilet, wash basin and bath-tub or shower
accessible from the hospital (sick bay)
space.
2.8.10 Each hospital (sick bay) space must have

clothes lockers, a table and seats.
2.9 Hospital (Sick Bay) Space Not Required
2.9.1 The hospital space required under Section

2.8 above is not required on a unit if one
single or double occupancy sleeping space,
designated and equipped as a treatment or
isolation room or both is available for
immediate medical use, and has :-
a) An entrance that is wide enough and

arranged to readily admit a person on
a stretcher.

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b) A single berth or examination table

that is accessible from both sides; and
c) A wash basin in or immediately

adjacent to it.
2.10 Miscellaneous Accommodation Spaces
2.10.1 Each unit must have enough facilities to

provide 24-hour laundry service (i.e return
clothes in 24 hours).
2.10.2 Each unit must have enough equipment or

space to provide 24-hour clothes drying
service for all personnel on board.
2.10.3 Each unit must have an accommodation

space that can be used for recreation.

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CHAPTER 3.0
3.0 AUTOMATIC FIRE DETECTION AND ALARM SYSTEMS
3.1 The system shall be capable of immediate operation at

all times and no action of the crew shall be necessary
to set it in operation.
3.2 The system shall include :-
a) Means for giving a visual and audible alarm

signal automatically at one or more indicating
units whenever any detector comes into
operation.
b) When activated, the indicating units show the

location where the fire is detected in any space
served by the system.
c) Indicating units be centralised on the navigating

bridge or in the Main Fire Control station which
shall be so manned or equipped as to ensure
that any alarm from the system is immediately
received by a responsible member of the crew.
d) Constructed so as to indicate if any fault occurs

in the system.
3.3 The detection system shall be operated by an

abnormal air temperature, by an abnormal
concentration of smoke or by other factors indication
of incipient fire in any of one of the spaces to be
protected.
3.4 The detection system shall not be used for any purpose
other than fire detection.
3.5 The detectors may be arranged to operate the alarm

by the opening or closing of contacts or by other
appropriate methods. Detectors operated by the
closing of contact shall be of the sealed contact type
and the circuit shall be continuously monitored to
indicate fault conditions.

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3.6 The detectors shall be :-
a) Fitted in an appropriate position and suitably

protected against impact and physical damage.
b) Suitable for use in a marine atmosphere.
c) Placed in an open position clear of beams and

other objects likely to obstruct the flow of hot
gases or smoke to the sensitive element.
3.7 At least one detector shall be installed in each space

where detection facilities are required and there shall
be not less than one detector for each 37 sq.m (400
sq. ft) of deck area. In large spaces the detector shall
be arranged in a regular pattern so that no detector is
more than 9 metres (30 ft) from another detector or
more than 4.5m (15 ft) from a bulkhead.
3.8 There shall be not less than two sources of power

supply for the electrical equipment in the operation of
the fire alarm and fire detection system, one of which
shall be an emergency source. The supply shall be
provided by separate feeders reserved solely for that
purpose. Such feeders shall run to a change-over
switch situated in the control station for the fire
detection system.
3.9 A list or plan shall be displayed adjacent to each

indicating unit showing the spaces covered.
3.10 Provision shall be made for testing the correct

operation of the detectors and the indicating units by
supplying means for applying hot air or smoke at
detector positions.
3.11 A spare detector head shall be provided on board to

replace every fifth detector.

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CHAPTER 4.0
4.0 LIFE SAVING APPLIANCES
4.1 All barges shall carry :-
4.1.1 Liferafts of sufficient aggregate capacity to

accommodate twice the total number of
persons onboard.
4.1.2 For barges involved in maintenance activities

and all semi-submersibles are to carry :-
a) Rigid totally enclosed motor propelled

survival craft (TEMPSC) of such
capacity as will accommodate all
persons on board, and
b) Liferafts of such capacity as will

accommodate all persons on board.
4.2 Lifejackets of 1.5 times the complement of the barge.

Each lifejacket to be fitted with a whistle and a light
powered by a water activated battery. Each person
shall be provided with a lifejacket stowed in his
accommodation. Additional lifejackets should be
stowed at or near the normal embarkation positions, in
a suitable dry stowage position unlocked and clearly
marked.
4.3 At least eight lifebuoys, stowed so that it can be

quickly thrown overboard in an emergency. At least
half the lifebuoys have self-igniting lights attached and
at least one on each side with a buoyant lifeline not
less than 27.5m in length. Also self-activating smoke
signal to be provided to at least two of the lifebuoys
attached with self-igniting lights.
4.4 A Line Throwing Appliance of an approved type capable

of carrying a line not less than 230 metres (250 yards)
with reasonable accuracy and shall include not less
than four projectiles and four lines.

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4.5 A Muster List showing special duties to be undertaken

by the crew in the event of an emergency shall be
allotted to each member of the crew. It shall also
specify definite signals for calling all the crew to their
survival craft, liferaft and fire stations and shall give
full particulars of those signals.
4.6 All survival craft, liferafts, lifejackets and lifebuoys are

to be fitted with retro-reflective material.

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CHAPTER 5.0
5.0 FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT
All barges shall be provided with :-
5.1 Fire Pump
5.1.1 At least two independently driven fire

pumps.
5.1.2 If a fire in any one compartment could put

all the fire pumps out of action, there must
be an alternative means of providing water
for fire fighting. This alternative means shall
be a fixed pump independently driven which
shall be capable of supplying two jets of
water.
5.2 Fire Main
5.2.1 The diameter of the Fire Main pipes shall be

sufficient for the effective distribution of the
maximum required discharge from two fire
pumps operating simultaneously.
5.3 Fire Hose
5.3.1 The number of Fire Hoses to be provided on

deck each complete with couplings and
nozzles shall be one for each 30 metres (100
ft) length of the ship and one spare. In no
case shall the number be less than five in all
on deck. Machinery spaces also shall be
provided with Fire Hoses.
5.4 Hydrants
5.4.1 The number and position of hydrants shall

be such that at least two jets of water not
emanating from the same hydrant, one of
which shall be from a single length of hose,
may reach any part of the barge normally
accessible to the crew.

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5.5 International Shore Connection
5.5.1 At least one international shore connection.

Facilities shall be available enabling such a
connection to be used on either side of the
barge.
5.6 Portable Fire Extinguisher
5.6.1 Sufficient number of portable fire

extinguishers to ensure that at least one
such extinguisher will be readily available for
use in any part of the accommodation or
service spaces. The number of such
extinguishers shall not be less than five.
5.7 Firemen’s Outfits
5.7.1 At least two sets of Firemen’s Outfits stored

so as to be easily accessible and ready for
use. The Firemen’s Outfit shall consist of :-
a) Protective clothing of material to

protect the skin from the heat radiating
from the fire and from burns and
scalding by steam. The outer surface
shall be water-resistant.
b) Boots and gloves of rubber or other

electrically non-conducting material.
c) A rigid helmet providing effective

protection against impact.
d) An electric safety lamp of an approved

type with a maximum burning period of
three hours.
e) An axe.
f) A self-contained breathing apparatus of

an approved type.

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g) Fireproof lifeline of sufficient length

and strength capable of being attached
by means of a snaphook to harness of
the apparatus to a separate belt in
order to prevent the breathing
apparatus becoming detached when
the lifeline is operated.
h) At least two fire control plans

permanently exhibited in all barges for
the guidance of the crew. It should
consist of General Arrangement Plan
showing clearly for each deck the
Control Stations, particulars of the Fire
Alarms, Detecting System, the Fire
Extinguishing Appliances, means of
access to different compartments,
decks etc.

REVISION DATE
MARCH 12, 2000
SUPERSEDE ISSUE :
(PGBOOM)
OCT 1, 1990
CHAPTER 6.0
6.0 PROVISION FOR HELICOPTER FACILITIES
6.1 Helicopter Deck
6.1.1 In general, the helicopter deck should be

designed to receive the largest helicopter
intended to use the facility and be of
sufficient size to contain a circle of a
diameter equal to at least the rotor of such
helicopter. The helicopter deck should have
an approach/departure sector of at least
180 degree free of obstructions.
6.1.2 The helicopter deck shall :-
a) Have recessed tiedown points for

securing a helicopter.
b) Have coamings and drainage facilities

to prevent the collection of liquids from
spreading to or falling on other parts of
the barge having regard to the use of
fuel.
c) Have a non-skid surface.
d) Be protected by a safety net at least

1.5 metres wide.
e) Have both a main and an emergency

personnel access route located as far
apart from each other as practicable.
6.2 Fire Extinguisher
6.2.1 For any helicopter deck there should be

provided and stored near to the means of
access to that deck :-

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a) Dry powder extinguisher of a total

capacity of not less than 45 kilograms;
b) A suitable foam application system

consisting of monitors or foam making
branch pipes capable of delivering
foam solution;
c) Carbon dioxide extinguishers of a total

capacity of not less than 18 kilograms
or equivalent, one of these
extinguishers being so equipped as to
enable it to reach the engine area of
any helicopter using the deck; and
d) At least 2 dual-purpose nozzles and

hoses sufficient to reach any part of
the helicopter deck.

REVISION DATE
MARCH 12, 2000
SUPERSEDE ISSUE :
(PGBOOM)
OCT 1, 1990
CHAPTER 7.0
7.0 OPERATING REQUIREMENTS
7.1 Operating Manual
7.1.1 An Operating Manual containing guidance

for the safe operation of the unit under
normal and emergency conditions, should be
on board and available to all concerned.
7.1.2 The Operating Manual should include but

not limited to the following information,
where applicable :-
a) A general description of the unit
b) General arrangement plans showing

watertight compartments, closures,
vents, permanent ballast and allowable
deck loadings
c) Light ship data and hydrostatic curves

or equivalent
d) Capacity plan showing the capacity,

centre of gravity and free surface
correction for each tank
e) Stability information setting forth the

allowable maximum height of the
centre of gravity in relation to draught
data or other parameters
f) Plans and instructions for the

operation of the ballast system
g) Schematic diagrams of main and

emergency power supplies and
electrical installations

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h) Fire control plan including type and

location of fire fighting appliances and
escape routes from all compartments
i) Safety provisions including location

and operation of life saving appliances
and a procedure for evacuation of
personnel from the unit
j) Procedures for anchor handling; and
k) Procedures for adverse weather

conditions

REVISION DATE
MARCH 12, 2000
SUPERSEDE ISSUE :
(PGBOOM)
OCT 1, 1990
CHAPTER 8.0
8.0 STRUCTURAL FIRE INTEGRITY TABLES
The fire integrity of bulkheads and deck should comply with

the minimum fire integrity of bulkheads and decks as
prescribed in Table 1 and 2.
8.1 The following requirements should govern application

of the tables :-
8.1.1 Tables 1 and 2 should apply respectively to

the bulkheads and decks separating
adjacent spaces.
8.1.2 For determining the appropriate fire integrity

standards to be applied to divisions between
adjacent spaces, such spaces are classified
according to their fire risk as shown in
Categories [1] to [10] below. The title of
each category is intended to be typical
rather than restrictive.
The number in parenthesis preceding each category

refers to the applicable column or row in the tables :-
[1] ‘Control Stations’

[2] ‘Corridors’
[3] ‘Accommodation Spaces’
[4] ‘Stairways’
[5] ‘Service Spaces (low risk)’
[6] ‘Machinery Spaces of Category A’
[7] ‘Other Machinery Spaces’
[8] ‘Hazardous Areas’
[9] ‘Service Spaces (high risk)’
[10] ‘Open Decks’
* Notes : To be applied to both Tables 1 and 2, as
appropriate.

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a/ Where the space contains an emergency power source

or components of an emergency power source that
adjoins a space containing a barge’s service generator
the boundary bulkhead or deck between those spaces
should be an “A-60” class divisions.
b/ For clarification as to which note applies see

paragraphs 8.5.1 and 8.5.3
c/ Where spaces are of the same numerical category and

superscript (c) appears, a bulkhead or deck of the
rating shown in the tables is only required when the
adjacent spaces are for a different purpose, e.g. in
category (9). A galley next to a galley does not require
a bulkhead but a galley next to a paint room requires
an “A-O” bulkhead.
d/ Bulkheads separating the navigating bridge chartroom

and radio room from each other may be “B-O” rating.
* Where an asterisk appears in the tables the division is

required to be of steel or equivalent material but is not
required to be of “A” Class standard.
8.3 Windows and sidecuttles, with the exception of

navigating bridge windows, should be of the
non-opening type. Navigating bridge windows may be
of the opening type provided the design of such
windows would permit rapid closure. PETRONAS may
permit windows and sidecuttles outside hazardous
areas to be of the opening type.
8.4 External doors in superstructures and deckhouses shall

be constructed to “A-O” Class divisions and be
self-closing, where practicable.

REVISION DATE
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SUPERSEDE ISSUE :
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OCT 1, 1990
8.5 Protection of accommodation spaces, services spaces

and control stations.
8.5.1 Corridor bulkheads, including doors, should

be “A” or “B” Class divisions extending from
deck to deck. Where continuous “B” Class
ceiling and/or linings are fitted on both sides
of the bulkhead, the bulkhead may terminate
at the continuous ceiling or lining. Doors of
cabins and public spaces in such bulkheads
may have a louvre in the lower half of the
door. Such openings should not be provided
in a door in an “A” or “B” Class division
forming a stairway enclosure.
8.5.2 Stairs should be constructed of steel or

other equivalent material.
8.5.3 Stairways which penetrate only a single deck

should be protected at least at one level by
“A” or “B” Class divisions and self-closing
doors so as to limit the rapid spread of fire
from one deck to another. Personnel lift
trunks should be protected by “A” Class
divisions. Stairways and lift trunks which
penetrate more than a single deck should be
surrounded by “A” Class divisions and
protected by self-closing doors at all levels.
Self-closing doors should not be fitted with
hold-back hooks. However, hold-back
arrangements incorporating remote release
fittings of the fail-safe type may be utilised.
8.5.4 Air spaces enclosed behind ceilings,

panellings or linings should be divided by
close fitting draught stops spaced not more
than 14 metres apart.

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SUPERSEDE ISSUE :
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OCT 1, 1990
8.5.5 Ceilings, linings, bulkheads and insulation

except for insulation in refrigerated
compartments should be of non-
combustible material. Vapour barriers and
adhesives used in conjunction with
insulation, as well as insulation of pipe
fittings for cold service systems need not be
non-combustible, but they should be kept to
a minimum and their exposed surfaces
should have resistance to propagation of
flame.
8.5.6 The framing, including grounds and the joint

pieces of bulkheads, linings, ceilings and
draught stops should be of non-combustible
material.
8.5.7 All exposed surfaces in corridors and

stairway enclosures and surfaces in
concealed or inaccessible spaces in
accommodation spaces and control stations
should have low flame-spread
characteristics.
8.5.8 Bulkheads, linings and ceilings may have

combustible veneers provided that the
thickness of such veneers should not exceed
2 milimetres within any space other than
corridors, stairway enclosures and control
stations where the thickness of such
veneers should not exceed 1.5 milimetres.
8.5.9 Primary deck coverings, if applied, should be

of approved materials which will not readily
ignite.

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SUPERSEDE ISSUE :
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OCT 1, 1990
8.5.10 Paints, varnishes and other finishes used on

exposed interior surfaces should not be of a
nature to offer an undue fire hazard and
should not be capable of producing
excessive quantities of smoke or toxic
fumes.
8.5.11 Ducts provided for ventilation of machinery

spaces of Category A and hazardous areas
should not pass through accommodation
and service spaces or control stations.
However, this requirement may be waived
provided that :-
a) The ducts are constructed of steel and

insulated to “A-60” standard; or
b) The ducts are constructed of steel and

fitted with an automatic fire damper
close to the boundary penetrated and
insulated to “A-60” standard from the
machinery space of Category A to a
point at least 5 metres beyond the fire
damper.
8.5.12 Ducts provided for ventilation of

accommodation and service spaces or
control stations should not pass through
machinery spaces of Category A or
hazardous areas. However, this may be
waived provided that the ducts are
constructed of steel and an automatic fire
damper is fitted close to the boundaries
penetrated.

REVISION DATE
MARCH 12, 2000
SUPERSEDE ISSUE :
(PGBOOM)
OCT 1, 1990
TABLE 1
~ FIRE INTEGRITY OF BULKHEADS SEPARATING ADJACENT SPACES ~
Space Below \ Space Above [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10]
Control Stations [1] A-O A-O A-60 A-0 A-15 A-60 A-15 A-60 A-60 *
d/
Corridors [2] C B-O B-O B-O A-60 A-O A-O A-O *

A-O
b/
Accommodation Spaces [3] C B-O B-O A-60 A-O A-O A-O *

A-O
b/
Stairways [4] B-O B-O A-60 A-O A-O A-O *

A-O A-O
b/ b/
Services Spaces (low risk) [5] C A-60 A-O A-O A-O *
Machinery Spaces of [6] * A-O A-60 A-60 *

Category A a/ a/
Other Machinery Spaces [7] A-O A-O A-O *

a/
c/
Hazardous Areas [8] - A-O -
Service Spaces (high risk) [9] A-O *

c/
Open Deck [10] -

REVISION DATE
MARCH 12, 2000
SUPERSEDE ISSUE :
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OCT 1, 1990
TABLE 2
~ FIRE INTEGRITY OF DECKS SEPARATING ADJACENT SPACES ~
Space Below \ Space Above [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10]
Control Stations [1] A-O A-O A-O A-0 A-O A-60 A-O A-O A-O *
Corridors [2] A-O * * A-O * A-60 A-O A-O A-O *
Accommodation Spaces [3] A-60 A-O * A-O * A-60 A-O A-O A-O *
Stairways [4] A-O A-O A-O * A-O A-60 A-O A-O A-O *
Services Spaces (low risk) [5] A-15 A-O A-O A-O * A-60 A-O A-O A-O *
Machinery Spaces of [6] A-60 A-60 A-60 A-60 A-60 * A-60 A-60 A-60 *
Category A
Other Machinery Spaces [7] A-15 A-O A-O A-O A-O A-O * A-O A-O *
a/ a/
Hazardous Areas [8] A-60 A-O A-O A-O A-O A-60 A-O - A-O -
Service Spaces (high risk) [9] A-60 A-O A-O A-O A-O A-0 A-O A-O A-O *
c/
Open Deck [10] * * * * * * * - * -


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CHAPTER DESCRIPTION PAGE

1.2.1 Accommodation Spaces 4

2.0 GUIDELINES ON ACCOMMODATION SPACES

2.2 Construction of Accommodation Spaces 11

2.3 Arrangement of Sleeping Spaces 12

2.4 Size of Sleeping Spaces 12

2.5 Berths and Lockers 13

2.6 Wash Spaces, Toilet and Shower Spaces 14

2.8 Hospital (Sick Bay) Space 15

2.9 Hospital (Sick Bay) Space Not Required 16

2.10 Miscellaneous Accommodation Spaces 17

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CHAPTER DESCRIPTION PAGE

3.0 AUTOMATIC FIRE DETECTION AND 18

4.0 LIFE SAVING APPLIANCES 20

5.0 FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT

5.1 Fire Pump 22

6.0 PROVISIONS FOR HELICOPTER FACILITIES

6.1 Helicopter Deck 25

7.0 OPERATING REQUIREMENTS

7.1 Operating Manual 27

8.0 STRUCTURAL FIRE INTEGRITY TABLES 29

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The adoption of the ‘PETRONAS GUIDELINES FOR BARGES

1.1.1 Generally these Guidelines shall apply to all

1.1.2 The units include but not limited to the

a) Mobile Offshore Drilling Units (MODUs)

b) Drilling Tender Barges maintained as

c) Accommodation Barges, Jack-ups and

d) Construction and Pipe Laying Barges

e) Engineering Work Barges or

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f) Engineering Work Barges or

g) Well Stimulation Barges or

h) Floating Storage and Offloading Unit

1.1.3 The provision of Chapter 2 in the Guideline

1.1.4 The provision of Chapter 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8

Specifically the requirements are as follows :-

1.2.1 Accommodation Spaces

a) All accommodation spaces shall be

b) Accommodation spaces shall be

1.2.2 Automatic Fire Detection and Alarm System

An automatic fire detection and alarm

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1.2.3 Life Saving Appliances

a) Life Saving Appliances are to comply

b) In addition, all barges involve with

1.2.4 Fire Fighting Equipment

a) Fire Fighting Equipment is to comply

b) In addition, fixed Fire Extinguishing

1.2.5 Provisions for Helicopter Facilities

Adequate provisions for helicopter facilities

1.2.6 Operating Requirements

An Operating Manual, for safe operation of

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1.3.1 ‘Steel or Other Equivalent Material”

Where the words “steel or other equivalent

1.3.2 Non-Combustible Materials

Non-combustible materials is a material

1.3.3 “A Standard Fire Test”

A Standard Fire Test is one in which

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