SSM-SU-6045-A

Subsea Installation Vessels

Application: Subsea

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Rev. Date Description Author Technology Leader

— 04/13 Initial release. E. Nakajima A. Critsinelis
A 09/15 General revision. E. Nakajima A. Critsinelis

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Summary of Changes
1. Revised technical content is indicated by change bars in the right margin.
2. Added, deleted, moved, and combined items are listed below.

Rev. Rev. A Description Type of Change

Sec. 1.0 Sec. 1.0 Item e added Addition
Sec. 4.2 Sec. 4.2 Item 4 deleted, remaining items renumbered Renumber, deletion
Sec. 4.5.2 Sec. 4.5.2 Items 5a, b, c, d and e added Addition
Sec. 4.5.3 Sec. 4.5.3 Item 4b added Addition
Sec. 4.5.3 Sec. 4.5.3 Item 5 added Addition
Sec. 4.9 Sec. 4.9 Item 3 added Addition
Sec. 4.9.2 Sec. 4.9.2 Item 3 added Addition
Sec. 4.14 Sec. 4.14 Item 4 added Addition
Sec. 4.15.2 Sec. 4.15.2 Item 7 added Addition
Sec. 5.3 Sec. 5.3 Item 5 added Addition
Sec. 5.4 Sec. 5.4 Item 7 deleted; new item 7 added Addition, deletion
Sec. 5.11 Sec. 5.11 Item 11 added Addition
Sec. 6.1 Sec. 6.1 Item 6 added Addition
Sec. 6.3 Sec. 6.3 Items 3 added; remaining items renumbered Addition, renumbering
Sec. 6.3, Sec. 6.3, Chutes and gutters added as item 4a6; remaining items Addition, renumbering
item 3 item 4 renumbered

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Contents
1.0 Scope............................................................................................................................................... 5
2.0 References ...................................................................................................................................... 6
2.1 Owner Documents .............................................................................................................. 6
2.2 Industry Codes and Standards ........................................................................................... 6
2.3 Conflict Resolution .............................................................................................................. 6
3.0 Terminology .................................................................................................................................... 7
3.1 Acronyms ............................................................................................................................ 7
3.2 Definitions ........................................................................................................................... 8
4.0 General Requirements ................................................................................................................... 9
4.1 Governing Standards and Legislation ................................................................................. 9
4.2 Marine Vessel Compliance ................................................................................................. 9
4.3 Suitability for Work Site Location ...................................................................................... 10
4.4 Weather Forecasting Services .......................................................................................... 10
4.5 Installation Equipment ....................................................................................................... 11
4.6 Lifting Equipment .............................................................................................................. 11
4.7 Anchoring Equipment ........................................................................................................ 13
4.8 Dynamic Positioning System ............................................................................................ 14
4.9 Communication Systems .................................................................................................. 15
4.10 Accommodation ................................................................................................................ 16
4.11 Security ............................................................................................................................. 17
4.12 Management of Waste ...................................................................................................... 18
4.13 Quarantine ........................................................................................................................ 18
4.14 Vessel Deck Space and Services Requirements ............................................................. 18
4.15 Other Facilities .................................................................................................................. 18
5.0 Installation Requirements ........................................................................................................... 19
5.1 Vessel ............................................................................................................................... 19
5.2 Tensioners ........................................................................................................................ 20
5.3 Pipe Storage ..................................................................................................................... 21
5.4 Abandonment and Recovery Winches.............................................................................. 22
5.5 Davits ................................................................................................................................ 22
5.6 Equipment Wires ............................................................................................................... 23
5.7 Pipe Handling Equipment ................................................................................................. 23
5.8 Holding Clamps ................................................................................................................. 23
5.9 Chutes and Gutters ........................................................................................................... 24
5.10 Welding/Non-Destructive Testing/Field Joint Coating Equipment .................................... 24
5.11 Stinger ............................................................................................................................... 24
5.12 Anchor Handling/Towing Tugs .......................................................................................... 25
5.13 Mooring System ................................................................................................................ 25
5.14 Anchor Handling Winch .................................................................................................... 25
5.15 Additional Equipment ........................................................................................................ 26
5.16 Bunkers ............................................................................................................................. 26

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6.0 Installation Equipment Tests and Inspections ......................................................................... 27

6.1 Pre-Qualification Testing ................................................................................................... 27
6.2 Equipment Testing and Calibration ................................................................................... 27
6.3 Installation Equipment Audit ............................................................................................. 27
7.0 Documentation ............................................................................................................................. 30
7.1 Submittals with Bid ............................................................................................................ 30
7.2 Submittals Before Starting Operations at Site .................................................................. 30
7.3 Anchor Handling................................................................................................................ 31

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1.0 Scope
1. This specification covers the minimum technical requirements for subsea installation
vessels used in subsea construction activities.
a. This specification addresses main and support vessels used for installation of rigid and
flexible pipelines and risers, rigid and flexible jumpers, umbilicals, flying leads, and
subsea structures.
b. The scope also includes activities associated with the installation (offshore
transportation of equipment to be installed, seabed preparation, etc.).
2. This specification shall be used for the initial selection and subsequent operation of a
subsea installation vessel.
a. Additionally, project-specific operational guidelines shall be established for the project
and implemented during the execution of the work.
b. For some applications, a project specific vessel specification may be required.
3. This specification does not cover the following:
a. Offshore project management, requirements for installation engineering, installation
procedures, and offshore installation activities addressed by SSM-SU-5297.
b. Vessel marine specifications that address vessel requirements such as emission limits
and lifesaving and firefighting equipment.
c. Technical requirements for remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) addressed by
SSM-SU-5406.
d. Subsea acoustic positioning and survey specification SSM-SU-5419.
e. Diving procedures and diving vessel requirements.
f. Other types of vessels used for construction such as geophysical/geotechnical survey,
dredging, trenching and rock dumping vessels.
g. Accommodation support.
h. Logistics support vessels.
4. Specific vessel requirements pertaining to category of material to be installed are partially
addressed by the following documents:
a. Rigid steel pipelines, steel catenary risers (SCRs), pipeline end terminations (PLETs),
pipeline in-line structures: SSM-SU-5297.
b. Flexible pipe: SSM-SU-5293.
c. Umbilicals: SSM-PU-5280.
d. Work class ROV systems: SSM-SU-5406.
e. General survey and positioning: SSM-SU-5419.

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2.0 References
1. The following documents are referenced herein and are considered part of this
specification.
2. Unless otherwise specified in Section 2.1 or Section 2.2, use the latest edition of the
referenced documents.

2.1 Owner Documents

FFS-PU-5116-B Transportation of Cargo by Barge or Ship
SSM-PU-5280 Loadout and Installation of Subsea Umbilicals
SSM-SU-5293 General Requirements for Flexible Pipe Installation
SSM-SU-5297 Subsea Pipeline Construction
SSM-SU-5406 Work Class ROV Systems
SSM-SU-5419 General Survey and Positioning

2.2 Industry Codes and Standards

International Chamber of Shipping (ICS)

Guide to Helicopter/Ship Operations, 4th edition

International Maritime Organization (IMO)

MSC/Circ. 645 Guidelines for Vessels with Dynamic Positioning Systems
Res. A.749 (18) Code on Intact Stability for all Types of Ships Covered by
IMO Instruments
SOLAS Consolidated Edition — International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea

Marine Technology Society (MTS)

Dynamic Positioning (DP) Operations Guidance and Appendices

Det Norsk Veritas (DNV)

DNV-OS-F101 Submarine Pipeline Systems
DNV-OS-H101 Marine Operations, General

2.3 Conflict Resolution

1. Where different codes and standards address similar issues, those that prevail in a particular
governmental jurisdiction or region shall be preferred or as specified by contract
documents.
2. Supplier shall submit any conflicts among the inquiry documents in writing to Purchaser
for resolution.

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3. If requirements among different documents are in conflict in general, the more stringent
requirements shall apply unless accepted by Purchaser.
4. Deviations and exceptions from design codes, standards, and references listed shall require
written notification and acceptance by Purchaser before they are considered acceptable.

3.0 Terminology
3.1 Acronyms
ABS American Bureau of Shipping
ADCP Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler
A&R Abandonment and Recovery
DNV Det Norske Veritas
DP Dynamic Positioning
FJC Field Joint Coating
FMEA Failure Mode Effects Analysis
HLO Helicopter Landing Officer
ICS International Chamber of Shipping
IMO International Maritime Organization
MBS Minimum Breaking Strength
Mbps Megabits Per Second
MRU Motion Reference Unit
MTS Marine Technology Society
NDE Nondestructive Examination
NDT Nondestructive Testing
OCIMF Oil Companies International Marine Forum
OE Operational Excellence
OVID Offshore Vessel Inspection Database
OVIQ Offshore Vessel Inspection Questionnaire
OVMSA Offshore Vessel Management and Self-Assessment
OVPQ Offshore Vessel Particulars Questionnaire
PLET Pipeline End Termination
RAO Response Amplitude Operator

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RF Radio Frequency
ROV Remotely Operated Vehicle
SatNav Satellite Navigation
SBU Strategic Business Unit
SCR Steel Catenary Riser
SIVAP Subsea Installation Vessel Assurance Program
SWL Safe Working Load
TMS Tug Management System
UHF Ultra High Frequency
VHF Very High Frequency
VLS Vertical Lay System

3.2 Definitions
Dynamic Positioning (DP) A system that automatically controls a vessel’s position and
heading exclusively by the use of an active thrust. Sensors will
provide information to the computer pertaining to the vessel's
position, magnitude and direction of environmental forces
affecting its position.
Inspection Methodical Physical examination of a watercraft or equipment to verify
that it is suitable for its intended purpose and that it conforms
to its specifications and contractual prescriptions.
Installation Vessel Barge, ship, mobile offshore unit, crane vessel, or other vessel
directly involved in the installation of subsea or topside
equipment.
Support Vessel Marine vessel utilized for supply/resupply, personnel/
equipment transport, or other indirect support of offshore
installation operations.
Capability Plot Theoretical polar plot of the vessel’s capability for particular
conditions of wind, waves, and current from different
directions.
Failure Modes Effects Analysis (FMEA)
Systematic process for identifying potential design and process
failures before they occur, with the intent to eliminate them or
minimize the risk associated with them. The FMEA is carried
out according to recognized standards.

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Marine Operations
In general, all activities pertaining to the sea, but in this
context limited according to the definition of designed, non-
routine operations of limited duration carried out at sea.
Marine operations cover the temporary phases in connection
with load transfer, transportation, and or securing of units at
sea, discharge operations, and offshore installation activities.
Typical marine operations include the following:
- Loadout.
- Transportation to offshore location.
- Marine lifting.
- Rigid and flexible/cable/umbilical lay.
- Pipe/cable/umbilical crossing and trenching.
- Installation of rigid/flexible jumpers, flying leads and subsea
structures.

4.0 General Requirements

4.1 Governing Standards and Legislation
1. Supplier shall perform Purchaser’s requested services in accordance with latest editions of
specified Purchaser standards, regulations, rules, design standards, and codes of practice.
2. Supplier shall ensure that requested services comply with Purchaser general standards,
applicable governmental and regulatory requirements, and industry standards listed in this
document.
3. Adherence to this specification shall not relieve Supplier of responsibility to perform the
scope of work in accordance with applicable governmental, environmental, and regulatory
requirements.

4.2 Marine Vessel Compliance

1. Vessel shall comply with all relevant and applicable class and flag state requirements. This
document shall not relieve the vessel of these obligations.
2. Supplier and all members of Supplier group shall use the Offshore Vessel Inspection
Database (OVID) administered by Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF),
including warranted specifications in Offshore Vessel Particulars Questionnaire (OVPQ)
for all vessels used for work.
3. Supplier shall commit to participating in OVID Offshore Vessel Inspection Questionnaire
(OVIQ) and maintaining updated OVID information.
4. Supplier shall confirm that the vessel is properly registered in OVID including vessel
specifications, nominated operator contact details, etc. and shall confirm that all are
up-to-date.

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5. In addition to full OVID participation, a comprehensive dynamic positioning (DP) and

helideck verification process shall be followed before Purchaser acceptance of nominated
DP vessels in advance of DP operations. Shipboard helidecks shall conform to the
International Chamber of Shipping’s (ICS) Guide to Helicopter/Ship Operations.
6. Supplier and all members of Supplier group shall use Offshore Vessel Management and
Self-Assessment (OVMSA) administered by OCIMF, and shall drive for continued
improvement within their management systems.
7. Supplier shall commit to promoting the use of OVMSA in its worldwide operations.

4.3 Suitability for Work Site Location

1. Supplier shall provide all documentation deemed necessary by Purchaser.
2. All vessels shall be suitably equipped for environmental conditions at the work site.
3. When selecting vessels, Supplier shall ensure that they conform to environmental
requirements (waste management and storage, discharge limits, lighting requirements, spill
containment requirements, quarantine, etc.) as detailed in applicable governmental,
environmental, and regulatory requirements.
4. Vessels shall be manned and equipped for 24-hour work cycles.

4.4 Weather Forecasting Services

1. Supplier shall ensure delivery of daily weather forecast data during the following vessel
statuses.
a. In transit.
b. In anchorage.
c. In operation.
2. Provision shall be made for 72-hour forecasts updated at 12-hour intervals during the
period of hire. The report shall include the following, as a minimum:
a. General weather conditions.
b. Wind measurements.
c. Wave period.
d. Wave heights.
e. Swell heights.
f. Regional weather warnings.
3. When provided, weather reporting equipment shall be capable of determining the following
information:
a. Wind speed and direction.
b. Barometric pressure.
c. Temperature.

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d. Visibility.
e. Ceiling height.
Sea state shall also be provided for helideck operations and for floating facilities helideck
pitch, roll, and heave data.

4.5 Installation Equipment

The installation equipment spread shall be provided complete and shall be as follows:
1. Ready for operation.
2. Fully equipped and outfitted in accordance with commercial marine best practice.
3. Compliant with applicable requirements of relevant regulatory bodies.
4. Capable of carrying out work in accordance with Purchaser’s requirements.

4.5.1 Adequate Provision of Critical Spare Parts

Supplier shall ensure and document that sufficient critical spares are available without delay to
guarantee uninterrupted operations. The quantity of vessel spares shall be determined on the
basis of a documented risk assessment, where consequence of particular equipment
unavailability (due to absence of spare parts) to the project is recognized and mitigation actions
are derived by making adjustments to sparing strategy, plans, and procedures.

4.5.2 Pre-Qualification Testing

1. A pre-qualification testing program of major equipment items shall be undertaken in
accordance with requirements in this document.
2. Supplier and Purchaser shall reach agreement on specific tests to be conducted before
contract award.

4.6 Lifting Equipment

1. Cranes on the installation vessel, including mobile cranes where appropriate, shall have the
following features:
a. Load and lift height capacity sufficient to ensure that lifts required for the works are
within the crane’s rated capacity, taking into account dynamic amplification factors
(load factors).
b. Certified offshore lifting curve for the crane displayed in the crane cab.
c. Boom rest and fall storm pockets suitable for seafastening the crane boom and blocks.
With the boom in the boom rest, the main crane body and counterweight shall have a
means of seafastening by spud locks or other dedicated means.
d. Suitable tag lines and tag line winches provided for main crane operations to operate as
holdbacks and to prevent the load from rotating.
e. Blocks rated and designed for target water depths in the event the crane is used for
underwater applications.
f. Communications equipment so crane operator can be advised to stop crane movements
during helicopter and deck operations.

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2. Cranes on the installation vessel, including mobile cranes where appropriate, shall fulfill
the requirements of government, class, and regulatory agencies as follows:
a. Shall be classed appropriately in accordance with the offshore operation. Offshore
crane capacity curves shall be prepared for zero sea state and for 1.64 feet to 9.8 feet
(0.5 m to 3.0 m) significant wave height in 1.64 feet (0.5 m) increments.
b. Shall include crane-suspended personnel platform as permitted by local jurisdiction.

Note: It is extremely hazardous for personnel to work from a crane-suspended

personnel platform, which is defined as any personnel carrying device, such as
a bucket, basket, cage, stand, tub, or equivalent. Check the local jurisdiction for
specific design, use, and lifting requirements for crane-suspended personnel.
3. Heavy lift cranes shall meet the following requirements:
a. Step-by-step operational procedures for each lift exceeding 50 tons (45 metric tons)—
or as specified by Purchaser, business unit, or local regulations if more stringent)—
shall be provided by Supplier.
b. For all lifts greater than 1,000 short tons (907.2 metric tons) or where the lift weight is
greater than 50 percent of the crane’s rated capacity at the specific lift radius, a heavy
lift review shall be completed by the Supplier with Purchaser attendance and approval.
1) The heavy lift review shall involve a detailed evaluation/suitability review of the
lift vessel as well as a detailed evaluation/suitability review of the lift crane and kit.
2) Heavy lift review marine and structural checklists shall be prepared and submitted
by the Supplier for Purchaser review and acceptance.
c. Supplier documentation for the vessel and the heavy-lift crane shall also be submitted
to the Purchaser for review and acceptance. Guidance on these requirements may be
obtained from the Owner.
4. Certification Requirements. The following certificates and documents shall be held for all
cranes on the installation vessel:
a. A test certificate approved by a third-party surveyor (e.g., Lloyd’s Register, Det Norske
Veritas [DNV], American Bureau of Shipping [ABS], or similar) showing that the
crane has been successfully tested to its rated capacities since last major repair or
modification to the crane or associated structure.
b. Certified load radius curves.
c. Crane failure mode effects analysis (FMEA) and spares inventory list.
d. The latest annual condition inspection report, approved by a third-party surveyor (e.g.,
Lloyd’s Register, DNV, ABS, or similar), including, as a minimum, the following:
1) Inspection of boom and gantry with nondestructive testing (NDT) of the following:
i. Critical structural points.
ii. Sheave and block visual inspection.
iii. Wire rope visual inspection.
iv. Review of the hoist and slew equipment maintenance records and conditions.
2) A full function test of all crane functions and safety features witnessed by third-
party surveyor.

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4.7 Anchoring Equipment

1. A non-self-propelled installation vessel shall have an anchor-handling tug and a standby
vessel in attendance at all times.
a. During relocation of anchors, a minimum of two anchor-handling tugs shall support the
installation vessel.
b. Supplier shall propose the number of tugs so that anchor handling does not become a
critical path activity during the pipelay.
2. As a minimum, an eight-point mooring system shall be used at all times during construction
operations. Mooring systems with less than eight points shall be used only with prior
acceptance by Purchaser.
3. Installation vessel’s anchors shall be suitable for seabed conditions along the entire length
of the pipeline route. If an anchored vessel is to be used, Supplier’s pre-lay survey shall
confirm safe anchoring areas along the pipeline route.
4. Supplier shall perform a mooring analysis to verify anchor-holding capacity and anchoring
capabilities of the installation vessel using a computer program approved by a recognized
authority.
5. Adequate redundancy or backup anchoring systems shall be provided to ensure existing
facilities or other vessels are not endangered by partial failure.
6. Anchor and pennant wires shall be in good condition, free from kinks and snags, and with
no opening of strands. Supplier shall provide wire rope maintenance history, crop test
certification bi-annually, and full-length visual inspection and nondestructive examination
(NDE) annually.
7. The vessel shall carry sufficient spare anchor and pennant wires to meet the following
requirements:
a. Barges operating in shallow water depths (<164 feet [<50 m]), shall have anchor wires
a minimum of 3280 feet (1000 m) in length.
b. Supplier shall propose minimum length to Purchaser for acceptance for vessels
operating in deeper water depths (>164 feet [>50 m]).
c. Each pennant wire shall be longer than the water depth at its intended placement
location and account for tidal variations.
d. All anchor wires shall have a Purchaser-accepted third-party endorsed (e.g., Lloyd’s
Register, DNV, ABS, or similar) certificate detailing the wire structure, minimum
breaking strength (MBS), diameter, length, and date of manufacture.
8. Marker buoys shall be sufficiently sized to support the expected loads from the pennant
wires and shall support anchor wires when crossing submerged structures (pipelines and
cables, respectively).
9. Integrity of buoys shall be checked at regular intervals to ensure water tightness.
10. No anchoring shall be permitted in areas with existing subsea or surface infrastructure
without obtaining prior approval of the proposed anchor pattern or anchor placement
location by Purchaser. For anchoring within designated anchoring areas (anchorage),
location of anchor placement shall be reported to Purchaser.

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4.7.1 Winches
1. Unless otherwise noted in this specification, all anchor winches shall be single drum and
shall be located below the main deck. Anchor wires shall not cross any part of clear deck
space.
2. Supplier shall provide records of winch stall test and dynamic brake test with anchorage
and fairlead inspection records. Details of the line-pull versus rope-layer curves shall be
included in the anchoring procedures.

4.7.2 Controls
1. All anchor winches shall have a remote and local control facility.
a. Local facility shall be for maintenance only.
b. Remote controls shall be located in the control room or bridge on a control console,
which shall include the following:
1) Video monitor.
2) Wire pay-in/pay-out meter.
3) An anchor wire tension meter for each anchor wire.
4) Other winch operational details such as ammeter, tachometer, and remote/local
indicator lights for each winch.
2. Anchor wire tension meters shall provide load readout during running of anchors and when
the winch brakes are set. The video display shall continuously monitor each winch drum.

4.8 Dynamic Positioning System

1. If Supplier nominates the use of a DP installation vessel, the vessel shall have a valid DP
system class certificate and shall be subject to DP trials before starting offshore operations.
a. Supplier shall provide a DP trial checklist for the vessel for acceptance by Purchaser.
b. The DP system shall satisfy the requirements of IMO MSC/Circ. 645.
c. The DP system shall comply with MTS DP Operations Guidance and Appendices.
2. Supplier shall provide the following documentation for detailed review:
a. Failure mode effects analysis (FMEA) of DP system.
b. Annual DP trial results.
c. DP capability plots.
d. Electrical power system discrimination and selectivity study and vessel’s bus tie
philosophy.
e. Service reports concerning the DP system (last three years).
f. Audit reports of vessel and DP inspection (last three years).
g. DP incident reports including close-out reports (last three years).
h. Maintenance schedules covering operational period of equipment such as diesel
generators, auxiliaries and thrusters.

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3. If any item suspended from the vessel is within 1640 feet (500 m) of a structure or subsea
installation when the vessel is used in full DP mode, the following conditions shall apply:
a. DP system shall have at least three independent position-sensing systems available.
b. DP system shall be capable of operation with two reference systems in operation and
online.
c. A third reference system shall be on standby and ready for automatic substitution in the
event of a reference system failure.
d. There shall be a sufficient number of thrusters so that loss of any one thruster does not
cause the vessel to lose position regardless of weather direction or position of the lost
thruster.
4. Installation vessel shall be subject to DP trials before beginning offshore operations.
a. Supplier shall provide a DP trial checklist for the vessel to Purchaser for acceptance.
b. DP class certificate shall be current and without deficiencies.

4.9 Communication Systems

4.9.1 Radio, Telephone, Internet, and Facsimile Equipment

The installation vessel shall be equipped with the following:
1. A communication system to facilitate radio communication between vessel and shore,
vessel and vessel, and vessel and helicopter (where installation vessel has a helideck).
2. A telephone and facsimile communication system capable of local and international calls.
Purchaser representatives onboard the installation vessel shall have unencumbered access
to this system at all times.
3. High bandwidth internet (minimum 1 Mbps upstream/downstream) and email capabilities
for use by Purchaser representatives onboard.
a. Bandwidth shall be capable of streaming ROV video to shore.
b. Purchaser representatives onboard the installation vessel shall have unencumbered
access to this system at all times.

4.9.2 Purchaser Radio Frequencies

1. Installation vessel communication facilities shall include long-range very high frequency
(VHF) to maintain contact with Purchaser shore-based office if applicable.
2. Purchaser representatives on the vessel shall be provided with radios compatible with radio
communications used on the vessel.
3. Supplier shall provide an ultra high frequency (UHF)/VHF base-station type radio in the
Purchaser’s office.

4.9.3 Helicopter Communications Equipment

The following radio equipment shall be provided by Supplier and installed on vessels fitted
with a helideck:
1. One set VHF AM transceiver with microphone.

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2. One portable airband VHF radio with headset for use by the helicopter landing officer
(HLO).
3. One set non-directional radio beacon, 100 watts radio frequency (RF) output adjustable.
4. Four programmable coding letter boards. (Operating frequency shall be advised, when
required).

4.9.4 Infield Communications

1. A marine radio-telephone shall be fitted on the primary installation vessel to operate on
channels in use at the relevant work site.
2. Supplier shall provide equipment and necessary personnel to set up and maintain a video
link between critical support vessels or platforms for the duration of installation.
3. The video link shall do the following:
a. Be visible in Purchaser office, as well as in other critical areas on the installation
vessel.
b. Provide transmit and receipt capabilities from all vessels and platforms.
4. Purchaser office representatives shall have ability to view multiple cameras from
installation vessel and to manually select different cameras, including video links from all
ROVs on board and other installation vessels in the proximity with video and data relay
systems.

4.10 Accommodation
1. Accommodation shall be permanent. Portable cabins shall not be accepted.
2. Vessel shall be capable of accommodating Supplier’s marine, construction, and Sub-
Supplier personnel in addition to Purchaser-nominated personnel.
3. Purchaser’s offices/working areas and conferencing rooms shall be of a standard equivalent
to the offices/working areas that are available to Supplier's senior personnel onboard the
vessel.

4.10.1 Accommodation and Messing Facilities

1. The installation vessel accommodation and messing facilities shall be acceptable to
Purchaser and shall comply with requirements of relevant regulatory authorities.
2. Facilities shall be fully equipped to accommodate local climatic conditions. In particular,
air conditioning equipment shall be capable of maintaining a temperature lower than 72°F
(22°C) throughout accommodations and offices at all times.
3. Sleeping, leisure, and working areas shall be sufficiently segregated to avoid disturbance to
off-shift personnel.
4. Supplier shall provide accommodation, catering, and laundry facilities for Purchaser-
nominated personnel.
5. Smoking facilities (if provided) shall be located on the exterior of the vessel to prevent
potential smoke spreading to messing, laundry and accommodation facilities.

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4.10.2 Purchaser’s Accommodations

1. Purchaser accommodations shall be of a standard equivalent to the accommodations that
are available to Supplier’s senior personnel onboard the vessel.
2. As a minimum, the following accommodations shall be provided for Purchaser personnel
on the installation vessel:
a. Two single-occupant cabins with a private toilet, shower, and washing facility for lead
Purchaser representatives.
b. Cabins designed for maximum two-man occupancy with a semi-private toilet, shower,
and washing facility shared between a maximum of two rooms for remaining Purchaser
personnel.
3. Unless stated elsewhere, Purchaser representative’s accommodation minimum
requirements shall be as shown in Table 1.

Table 1: Purchaser Representative Accommodation Requirements

Lead Purchaser
Installation Vessels Others Total
Representatives
Pipelay vessel
(S-lay with main firing line and double or triple joint 36 (see Note 1) 15
51
offline process)
Pipelay vessel
16 (see Note 1) - 16
(J-lay)
Pipelay vessel (reel lay) 16 (see Note 1) - 16

Flexible and umbilical lay vessel 4 7 11

Vessels for installation of subsea structures

3 6 9
(jumpers, PLETs, flying leads, manifolds, etc.)
(see Note 2)
Survey/remotely operated vehicle (ROV) vessels 2 0 2
Transportation vessels/anchor-handling vessels/tugs 1 0 1

Note 1: Certain construction tasks may require a large number of lead purchaser
representatives. A final number shall be agreed on a case-by-case basis.
Note 2: Multi-installation campaigns (subsea structures, jumpers, flying leads, etc.) may
require a larger number of vendor technical support personnel. A final number
shall be agreed on a case-by-case basis.

4. Any deviation from accommodation requirements shall be communicated in writing by

Supplier and accepted in writing by Purchaser.
5. Depending on the type of installation and specific application, Purchaser may require that
Supplier increase accommodation requirements to meet project objectives.

4.11 Security
Security checks for drugs, alcohol, weapons, dangerous goods, and other contraband shall be
the responsibility of Supplier.

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4.12 Management of Waste

All vessels shall conform to the applicable governmental, environmental, and regulatory
requirements related to storage and disposal of liquid and solid wastes.

4.13 Quarantine
All vessels shall conform to the applicable governmental, environmental, and regulatory
requirements related to vessel quarantine. If applicable, specific quarantine requirements shall
be defined in Purchaser’s requirements.

4.14 Vessel Deck Space and Services Requirements

1. Supplier shall ensure that proposed vessels have sufficient deck load capacities and deck
space to accommodate Purchaser accessories, such as strakes, buoyancies, subsea
structures, and items required to complete the work. This shall be determined by
Purchaser's lead representative.
2. Stacking of equipment or materials shall not be allowed unless specific supporting analysis,
arrangements, and stacking procedures have been accepted by Purchaser.
3. If Supplier’s vessel deck space cannot accommodate these items, Supplier shall provide
Purchaser with alternative solutions during the bid process for Purchaser review and
acceptance.
4. Supplier shall ensure that proposed vessels have suitable and sufficient access to utilities
and services, i.e., adequate lifting equipment coverage, adequate lighting, electric power,
fresh water, seawater, air, etc.

4.15 Other Facilities

4.15.1 General Purpose Work Boat/Rescue Boat

1. A suitable rigid or inflatable work boat capable of carrying six persons with at least twin
35-hp propulsion units shall be onboard for general purpose use.
2. If the work boat is inflatable, a flooring of adequate strength shall be fitted to allow the
transfer of objects up to 66 lbs (30 kg).
3. The work boat shall be in a state of readiness at all times and shall have a safe means of
launch and recovery in open sea conditions.

4.15.2 Environmental Data-Gathering Equipment

1. The installation vessel shall have equipment to record environmental data onboard.
2. The following environmental data shall be gathered every six hours and recorded on the
daily progress reports:
a. Wind speed.
b. Wind direction.
c. Ambient air temperature.
d. Barometric pressure.

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e. Swell height and direction.

f. Sea wave height and direction.
g. Surface current and direction, including loop and eddy current where applicable.
3. ROV shall be equipped with an acoustic Doppler current profiler (ADCP) to record profile
every 12 hours.
4. Wind speed and direction, ambient air temperature, and barometric pressure shall be
measured by calibrated instruments.
5. Swell and wave measurements shall be estimated.
6. If there are any significant weather changes between recordings, the time and changed
elements shall be recorded.
7. DP vessels shall be equipped with MRUs at critical locations such as near cranes and the
vertical lay system (VLS) and contractor shall have historical data relating vessel response
amplitude operators (RAO), MRU data, and significant wave heights.

5.0 Installation Requirements

5.1 Vessel
1. The vessel spread shall be as follows:
a. Provided complete in all respects.
b. Ready for operation.
c. Fully equipped and outfitted in accordance with the best commercial marine practice.
d. In compliance with all applicable requirements of relevant regulatory bodies.
e. Capable of carrying out the works in accordance with Purchaser’s requirements.
2. Supplier shall provide a vessel that is suitable to perform duties of the installation vessel,
and that is capable of operating in weather and sea state conditions applicable to work
location.
3. The vessel shall be provided with the following items or equipment:
a. Suitable station-keeping DP system, if applicable.
b. Suitable installation and material handling equipment (tensioners, winches, cranes, etc.).
c. Surface positioning equipment.
d. Work class ROV—minimum of two vehicles with 150 hp, each with a dedicated crew
(if 100 percent availability of ROV is critical to the operation being performed).
e. Navigation equipment —radar, gyro compass, autopilot, satellite navigation (SatNav),
and radio complying with relevant government and regulatory requirements.
f. Safety equipment.
g. Lifesaving equipment.
h. Adequate accommodations.

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5.2 Tensioners
1. Pipe tensioners shall be as follows:
a. Of adequate capacity and margins including the maximum calculated dynamic flooded
condition.
b. Verified to be in working order.
c. Operational in the full range of tension values required for laying of pipeline.
2. Tensioner pad material and geometry shall be compatible with pipe and coating material.
a. Adequate friction factors shall be used and agreed to in writing with Purchaser.
b. Full-scale testing shall be required.
3. Each pipe tensioner shall be equipped with instrumentation to measure, monitor, and record
pipe tensions, squeeze pressure, and speeds.
a. The accuracy of the gauges shall be 1 percent at full-scale deflection.
b. Instrumentation shall be provided for recording total pipeline tension and several other
sensitive data related to pipeline operations.
4. Permanent and continuous tension records shall be kept by Supplier for each tensioner,
including the following:
a. Deadband setpoints.
b. Indication of implied pulling, holding, and squeeze pressure.
5. The tensioning system shall have instrumentation capable of continuously recording
tension, clamping force, and line-out length. Readouts shall be produced in hard copy, if
required.
6. Load readout shall be verified by inserting project-representative pipe and/or umbilical in
the tensioner and pulling against a calibrated load cell.
a. If applicable deadband settings are confirmed to be in operational order, squeeze
pressure shall be applied to a thoroughly wetted, coated pipe joint to verify holding
capabilities at the maximum expected lay tensions.
b. All tensioner pads shall be checked and their condition shall be noted.
7. Each tensioner shall be calibrated and tested against a calibrated load indicator for a range
of tensions up to 10 percent more than its portion of the maximum lay tension in 25-percent
increments.
a. The higher tension value shall be held for at least one hour.
b. Correct functioning of the tensioner when the pipe or umbilical is pulled shall be
checked for a similar range of tensions.
8. Maintenance of constant tension and correct functioning of the tensioner when the pipe or
umbilical is pulled backward and forward shall be checked for a similar range of tensions.

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9. Tensioner checks and calibrations shall be performed against a designed padeye. Slippage
testing shall be performed using a string of pipe joints or umbilical rigged to an
abandonment and recovery (A&R) winch to enable "yo-yo" of the pipe string or umbilical
and ensure the following:
a. That the tensioner is correctly adjusted for the pipe or umbilical.
b. That no slippage between pipe or umbilical and tensioner or damage to the concrete or
corrosion-protection/insulation coating or sheathing occurs.
10. Supplier shall submit calibration test procedures for Purchaser review and acceptance. All
calibration tests shall be witnessed by Purchaser or an independent third party.
11. Checks and calibrations shall be performed with pipe joints or umbilicals of the same size
and surface coating. The project pipe or umbilical to be laid shall ensure the following:
a. That the tensioner is correctly adjusted for the pipe or umbilical.
b. That no slippage between pipe or umbilical and tensioner or damage to the coating or
sheathing occurs.
12. Where applicable, Supplier shall provide a buckle detector complete with wire tension and
length recorder.
13. The fail-safe condition shall be demonstrated because under no circumstances shall the
tensioners be allowed to open under load due to an operator error or power failure.
14. Emergency stop buttons shall be verified to be present throughout the vessel.

5.3 Pipe Storage

1. Pipe or umbilical storage carousels, reels, and holds shall be as follows:
a. Of adequate capacity.
b. Verified to be in working order.
c. Operate in the full range of back tension values required for laying and carrying
capacity to store the pipeline and/or umbilical.
2. Reels and carousels shall be equipped with instrumentation to measure, monitor, and record
pipe or umbilical speeds and back tension from the main tensioners and aligner. Storage
media shall comply with the following requirements:
a. Permanent and continuous tension records shall be kept by Supplier for each storage
media.
b. The pipe and/or umbilical storage system shall have instrumentation capable of
continuously recording the back tension and line-out length.
c. Readouts, if required, shall be produced in hard copy.
3. Under no circumstances shall the storage reel be allowed to release back tension due to an
operator error or power failure. The fail-safe condition shall be demonstrated.
4. Emergency stop buttons shall be verified as being present throughout the vessel.

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5. The minimum technical requirements for the offshore transportation of critical equipment,
such as piles and anchors, pipeline materials, and any other cargo identified by Purchaser
for any form of transportation by barge or ship, is covered in the CES specification FFS-
PU-5116.

5.4 Abandonment and Recovery Winches

1. Each A&R winch shall be equipped with tension indicators and line-out indicators, and
shall meet the following requirements:
a. Capacity shall exceed the maximum tension required for pipelay.
b. Winch drums shall be monitored by remote video cameras.
c. Tensions on all lines shall be indicated on gauges in the control room.
2. The A&R winch shall have instrumentation capable of continuously recording tension and
line-out length of the cable. Hard-copy readouts shall be produced.
3. The A&R winch shall be tested and confirmed to be in good working order, and shall
comply with the following:
a. The load and payout gauges shall be verified to be in working order and a calibration
certificate shall be provided for calibration six months before mobilization.
b. A load test shall be performed for a load 1.25 times the anticipated value required for
the work.
c. The load test shall verify that the intended A&R system is capable of completely
abandoning the pipeline in the event of a planned abandonment and recovery, severe
weather, or other problems that require pipeline abandonment.
4. The A&R winch shall be calibrated in the same way as the tensioners described in
Section 5.2 and over the same range of tensions. The automatic load transfer function
between tensioners and A&R winch shall also be function tested.
5. Emergency buttons shall be confirmed to be present throughout the vessel and shall be
verified as operable.
6. Certain A&R winches shall undergo a review process for marine assurance, including the
completion of a questionnaire by Suppliers using a heavy lift crane.
7. Lifts performed using A&R winches that meet the criteria below shall require a lift plan,
which will be subject to review and approval by Purchaser:
a. Between 50 to 75 percent winch safe working load (SWL).
b. Lifts in excess of 50 tons (45.3 tonnes).

5.5 Davits
1. Davits shall be equipped with line-out indicators, depth gauges, and tension indicators.
2. Tensions and line-out lengths shall be indicated on a single control panel for all davits.

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5.6 Equipment Wires

1. The installation vessels’ anchor wires, A&R winch wire, and davit wires shall be in new or
near-new condition. Supplier shall periodically inspect wires for damage.
2. Supplier shall not use any equipment with damaged wires even if the damage is deemed as
slight and the equipment is de-rated by Supplier.
3. If Supplier replaces original wire with longer wire, Supplier shall provide Purchaser with
relevant documentation showing proper verifications and any de-rating of the winches
capacity due to the increased demand on motor torque requirements.

5.7 Pipe Handling Equipment

1. All installation vessel handling and stinger rollers shall be adequately coated to prevent
pipe coating damage. The rollers shall be capable of being turned by hand when in the
unloaded condition and shall turn when in contact with advancing pipe.
2. Supplier shall set up the roller configuration in accordance with the results of pipeline
analysis recommendations.
3. Emergency stop buttons shall be confirmed present throughout the vessel and shall be
verified as operable.

5.8 Holding Clamps

1. The installation vessel’s holding clamps (emergency or otherwise) shall be as follows:
a. Of adequate capacity.
b. Verified to be in working order.
c. Operable in the full range (including flooded condition) of tension values required for
laying the pipeline or umbilical.
2. Under normal circumstances, the holding clamp cannot damage pipe coating or sheathing
and it shall not be allowed to indent the pipe or umbilical.
3. Specific testing shall be performed to ensure that the clamp is adequate for the project
laying procedure.
4. The installation vessel’s holding clamps shall be equipped with instrumentation to measure,
monitor, and record pipe or umbilical tensions after the catenary is secured on the clamp.
a. Accuracy of the gauges shall be 1 percent at full-scale deflection.
b. Permanent and continuous tension records shall be kept by Supplier for the holding
clamp, including squeeze pressure.
5. The installation vessel’s holding clamp system shall have instrumentation capable of
continuously recording the load and clamping force. Hard-copy readouts shall be produced,
if required.
6. The holding clamps shall not be allowed to open under load due to operator errors or power
failure. The fail-safe condition shall be demonstrated.
7. Emergency stop buttons shall be confirmed to be present throughout the vessel and shall be
verified as operable.

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5.9 Chutes and Gutters

1. The installation vessel’s chutes and gutters shall have adequate bend radius compatible
with the pipeline being installed and designed to withstand design loads including flooded
conditions.
2. A full hazard survey shall be performed to confirm that there are no damages or exposed
sharp edges before work is executed and fully assessed with regards to any accessories
attached to the product.

5.10 Welding/Non-Destructive Testing/Field Joint Coating Equipment

The correct functioning of all welding, NDT, and field joint coating (FJC) equipment shall be
demonstrated to the acceptance of Purchaser prior to mobilization of the installation vessel.

5.11 Stinger
1. As a minimum, the installation vessel’s stern roller, the first, second-to-last, and last stinger
rollers, and the last vertical stinger roller shall be equipped with load cells to measure and
continuously record the roller reactions (vertical and horizontal).
2. The load cells and recording instruments shall measure and record the reactions with an
accuracy of 1 percent at full-scale deflection.
3. Underwater video cameras shall view (at a minimum) the following areas:
a. The pipe at the last stinger roller.
b. The pipe coming towards the second to last roller.
A monitoring facility for these cameras shall be accessible to Purchaser in Purchaser's
office onboard the vessel.
4. The stinger shall be equipped with depth gauges coupled with instrumentation that provides
a continuous record of the stinger profile.
5. Supplier shall be required to do the following:
a. Carry sufficient materials and equipment.
b. Have contingency procedures for the repair and reinstatement of the stinger in place in
the event of damage that may affect the integrity of the pipeline.
1) Equipment and procedures shall allow the stinger to be repaired in the minimum
time possible to avoid undue interference with pipelay operations.
2) Contingency procedures shall be provided by Supplier as part of the installation
manual and shall include this scenario.
6. The stinger and roller configuration shall never be modified as a consequence of power
failure. The fail-safe system shall be verified.
7. The correct functioning of stinger controls and monitoring equipment shall be demonstrated
to the acceptance of Purchaser.
8. Calibration certificates of load cells and monitoring equipment shall be onboard the vessel
during all operations and shall be valid throughout the construction period.

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9. A check of the heights and positioning of pipe supports relative to a clearly identifiable
datum on the lay vessel shall be performed.
a. The checks shall be witnessed by Purchaser.
b. Supplier shall ensure that support heights and spacing are the same as those in the
Supplier’s pipelay stress analysis.
10. Drawings shall be submitted showing overall arrangement, dimensions, pipe support
positions, and principles of operation and monitoring.
11. Roller material shall be compatible of the pipeline coating(s) and FJC and appurtenances.

5.12 Anchor Handling/Towing Tugs

1. Anchor handling tugs shall be provided complete, ready for operation, fully equipped, and
outfitted in accordance with commercial marine best practice, and shall comply with
applicable requirements of relevant regulatory bodies in accordance with the contract.
2. Anchor handling tugs shall be capable of the following:
a. Handling anchors in the water depths, soil conditions, and all weather conditions
(excluding cyclones) for the work scope.
b. Decking anchors while working adjacent to subsea facilities and for crossing pipelines
and cables.
3. The requirements of this section shall also be applicable to anchor handling tugs that may
be used to handle pipeline lowering equipment and for the towing and installation of spool
pieces, as required.
4. The vessel shall be designed and constructed to the requirements of an internationally
recognized classification society, e.g., Lloyd’s Register, ABS, or DNV.
5. The intact stability particulars of the anchor handling tug shall comply with
IMO Res. A.749 and SOLAS.
6. Anchor handling tugs supporting the operation shall be fitted with a survey tug
management system (TMS) consisting of a visual display on each of the tugs and the
installation vessel showing tug and construction vessel positions, anchor drop positions,
existing facilities, and subsea installations.

5.13 Mooring System

The anchor handling tug shall have a suitable mooring system in accordance with classification
society requirements available for use during the marine operations.

5.14 Anchor Handling Winch

1. The anchor handling winch may be one double-drum winch or two individual winches.
a. The anchor handling winch drum shall have the capacity of at least the full installation
vessel’s pennant wire length with the capability to break out the installation vessel
anchors.

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b. The drum shall have a free-fall capacity or a payout speed of 787 feet (240 m) per
minute. The winch shall be capable of raising the anchor at a rate of 164 feet
(50 m) per minute.
c. The drum braking system shall have a minimum holding power of three times the
bollard pull of the tug when the pennant wire is at the innermost layer of the drum. A
suitcase wire and trip hook system or equivalent shall be used with the drum to recover
the pennant wires.
2. During anchor handling operations, the tailgates shall be secured open to permit loading of
the installation vessel’s pennant buoys and anchors.
3. The stern shall have a minimum of 4.1-foot (1.25-m) diameter by 9.8-foot (3-m) wide stern
roller set so the top of the roller is 2 inches to 12 inches (50 mm to 300 mm) above the
vessel’s stern deck. The stern rail shall be well faired to prevent snagging during anchor
handling.
4. The anchor handling winch shall have a remote operation control from the anchor handling
vessel wheelhouse or a suitably weather-protected control location. Full vessel controls
shall also be available at this position.
5. The remote control position shall be aft facing and shall provide either a direct line of sight
to the anchor handling drum or a video monitor for the drum at the remote control position.

5.15 Additional Equipment

The following additional equipment shall be carried onboard the vessel:
1. Gas cutting and welding equipment for use by the vessel crew during an emergency.
2. A searchlight to illuminate the tow during nighttime operations.
3. Portable transmitter/receivers for communication.
4. An adequate supply of certified shackles suitable for inclusion within the anchor
handling/towing arrangement.
5. Grapple capable of deployment in maximum water depths.
6. Chain cutters and certified links to join chain sections where required.

5.16 Bunkers
1. Adequate reserves of fuel and consumables shall be onboard the anchor handling tug at all
times.
2. The anchor handling tug shall coordinate with the installation vessel for supplies as
required to maintain the minimum reserve for evacuations and other emergencies.
3. The Supplier shall be responsible for the provision and delivery of fuel, spares, and
consumables to the anchor handling tug.

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6.0 Installation Equipment Tests and Inspections

6.1 Pre-Qualification Testing
A pre-qualification testing program of all major equipment items shall be undertaken in
accordance with the following requirements:
1. The tests shall be undertaken in the presence of Purchaser representative, who will be given
two weeks’ notice to arrange for the presence of Purchaser-appointed personnel.
2. A pre-qualification schedule shall be submitted with a detailed description of all tests and
calibration procedures.
3. All deficiencies reported during the pre-qualification stage shall be corrected to Purchaser
satisfaction prior to start of the mobilization.
4. All tests and procedures to confirm working order of major equipment items shall be
undertaken at no additional cost to Purchaser.
5. Supplier may incorporate some of the pre-qualification activities performed on a previous
project; however, any pipelay vessel equipment test performed in excess of ten weeks prior
to the start of mobilization shall be subject to Purchaser acceptance.
6. Supplier shall perform pre-qualification tests of major equipment onshore or at the dock
prior to Purchaser acceptance for the start of mobilization of the installation vessel.
7. If Supplier elects to perform prequalification tests in the field, Purchaser shall not accept
the start of mobilization of the installation vessel until all tests have been performed and
repairs to equipment have been undertaken as required.
8. Purchaser shall not be responsible for any costs incurred until the start of mobilization of
the installation vessel is accepted.
9. Supplier shall perform vessel pre-qualification activities in accordance with Purchaser's
Subsea Installation Vessel Assurance Program (SIVAP).

6.2 Equipment Testing and Calibration

1. The planning for equipment tests and calibration operations shall be conducted by Supplier
no later than 2 months before commencement of installation operations, or as otherwise
agreed by Purchaser.
2. Supplier shall submit a detailed procedure pertaining to these equipment checks and
calibrations. Supplier shall provide 1 month notice to Purchaser when the tests are to be
carried out so Purchaser can witness the tests.

6.3 Installation Equipment Audit

1. Purchaser shall perform a vessel audit of each installation vessel used in the work.
a. This audit shall be performed at least one month prior to mobilization for major
vessels, as defined by contract.
b. For all other vessels, the audit shall occur prior to acceptance of mobilization.

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c. Supplier shall provide access to the installation vessel and allow sufficient time as
required by Purchaser to complete a full audit of the vessel.
d. Supplier shall not restrict access by Purchaser to complete the audit for other vessel
activities.
2. Supplier shall close out all findings from the audit before Purchaser accepts mobilization of
the vessel.
3. Technical assurance of the service and proposed installation vessel(s) shall take place for
all operations.
a. The pipelay equipment assurance shall complement the mandatory OVID and
supplemental strategic business unit (SBU) inspections or other OE processes.
b. The assurance requirements shall be determined through this Chevron Engineering
Standard following consultation between the SME group and the project team.
4. The equipment inspection/audit shall include, but not be limited to, the following areas:
a. Installation equipment as follows:
1) Cranes and hoists (including load cell calibrations).
2) Pipe conveyors.
3) Beveling equipment.
4) Line-up station and internal clamp.
5) Idler rollers.
6) Chutes and gutters.
7) Welding—automatic, semi-automatic or manual, and backup systems.
8) Radiographic, ultrasonic, and other NDT equipment.
9) Field joint coating equipment.
10) Welding and field joint stations.
11) Closed circuit TV.
12) Tensioners and controls (demonstrating operating speeds, dead bands, braking,
instrumentation and backup or fail-safe systems including load cell calibration).
13) A&R winch and other winches.
14) Stinger (as detailed below).
15) Davits (instrumentation), if fitted.
16) Buckle detector.
17) A&R winch (demonstrating capacity, tension indicator, line-out indicator, and
method of tension transfer to and from tension machines).
18) Side boom (if used).
19) Maintenance documentation (including sparing philosophy and inventory).
20) Lighting.

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b. Stinger system as follows:

1) Controls and instrumentation.
2) Structure and compartments.
3) Stinger support/connection system.
4) Hitch and pins including release system.
5) Air compressors or supply and headers.
6) Depth indicator system, depth gauges.
7) Joints.
8) Rollers.
9) Closed circuit TV/sonar.
10) Backup stinger(s).
11) Roller load cells and remote readout in control room.
12) Ballast test of all compartments and stinger depth checks.
13) Underwater cameras (including spares).
14) Maintenance documentation (including sparing philosophy and inventory).
15) Lighting.
c. Mooring, anchor handling, and towing equipment as follows:
1) Anchors.
2) Cables and spares.
3) Winches and tension meters (calibration and synchronization of remote units).
4) Control panel.
5) Connections.
6) Special holding devices (if used).
7) Pennants (cable, buoys, and connections).
8) Closed circuit TV on winch drums.
9) Maintenance documentation (including sparing philosophy and inventory).
10) Lighting.
d. Survey equipment as follows:
1) Vessel navigation and positioning equipment.
2) Acoustic transponders.
3) Recording instruments.
4) ROV system.
5) Underwater positioning equipment (gyro compass, inclinometer, and pressure
transducer).
6) Underwater profiling equipment (multi-beam echo sounder, side scan sonar).

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7) Telemetry links.
8) Maintenance documentation (including sparing philosophy and inventory).

7.0 Documentation
1. Supplier shall prepare and submit supporting documentation as detailed.
2. All Supplier documentation shall be provided in hard copy and electronic formats.

7.1 Submittals with Bid

1. In addition to the documentation requirements stated in SSM-SU-5297, Supplier shall
provide a detailed installation method statement confirming that the proposed installation
vessel is adequate for the work scope for each proposed installation vessel.
2. The method statement shall also encompass alternative vessels. The method statement
document shall include the following, as a minimum:
a. Installation vessel details and characteristics.
b. Installation vessel storage and space capacities.
c. Installation vessel theoretical capabilities (space envelops, load, dimensions, and
radiuses).
d. Assumptions and preliminary analysis considered for evaluation.
e. Onboard project storage and logistic requirements.
f. Detailed description of the work being proposed for the installation vessel.
g. Proposal list of critical installation equipment that will be subject to pre-qualification
testing.
3. If an upgrade of the existing installation vessel is required, Supplier shall detail the
upgraded work scope, proposed location, and schedule.

7.2 Submittals Before Starting Operations at Site

1. In addition to the documentation requirements stated in SSM-SU-5297, Supplier shall
provide a pipelay equipment pre-qualification proposal and schedule detailing the major
equipment testing and calibration procedures for each proposed installation vessel.
2. The pipelay equipment pre-qualification proposal and schedule shall include the following,
as a minimum:
a. List of the equipment being tested and calibrated.
b. Test and calibration procedures for review and acceptance.
c. Schedule and location of tests.
3. Prequalification tests and sea trials shall be completed and the vessel shall be returned to
port prior to mobilization.

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4. Once the equipment is formally accepted by Purchaser, the following activities shall
proceed:
a. Mobilization of installation vessel and equipment.
b. Work on the installation vessel.

7.3 Anchor Handling

1. In addition to the certification/documentation outlined in this specification, the originals of
the following documentation shall be held onboard the anchoring handling tug:
a. Certificates for tow wires, pennants, synthetic ropes, shackles, etc.
b. Certificates for winch wires, tow pins, karm forks, tow gear, etc.
c. Bollard pull certificate.
2. All vessel certificates shall be valid at the time of mobilization and shall be maintained
through the construction period.

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