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10.+polarcode 060917 FRG PDF
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in Polar environments: IMO Polar Code
Main Discussion
1. Increased risk of Polar and Arctic trade routes and operation
2. New regulations ‐ as class notation and IMO Polar code
3. Norsafe references:
– TQ‐DNV‐OS‐A201
– SAREX I
– SAREX II
– Orders: Sir David Attenborough, Damen Polar Research, New
Zealand Navy, Arctech and North Sea Drilling
4. Norsafe deliver documented Polar Code and Wintersation
solutions
Marine Oil & Gas
Technology Qualification
Technology Qualification (TQ):
“The process of providing evidence that
the technology will function within
specified limits with an acceptable level of
confidence”
TQ – basis = DNV‐OS‐A201
With the inclusion of:
‐ Polar Code
‐ LSA Code
‐ MODU Code
‐ RULES for ships DNV‐GL
Winterisation Standards: Overview
• Offshore:
– DNV‐GL OS‐A201
– Norsok N‐003
– MODU code amendment
• Shipping: • Class Rules:
– IACS UR S6.3 – DNV‐GL ‐ Rules for ships
– DNV‐GL Rules for Ships – RMRS – Arc4
– IMO Polar Code – ABS – Vessels operating in LTE
– ISO 19902 and 19906 – Lloyds – Winterisation of ships
– MODU Code Amendment – NK – Polar class ships
SAREX I
Seach and Rescue Expedition, 2016
• Norsafe participated in a real life 7 day Polar trial, 80 degrees north, in the
Barents Sea.
• Other representatives included delegates from universities, research teams,
ABS and Norwegian Coast Guard.
• Standard SOLAS (non‐winterised) equipment was tested to identify the
adaptations necessary to make them suitable for Polar conditions.
SAREX I
SAREX II
Search and Rescue Expedition, 2017
• Based on the findings in SAREX I, Norsafe prepared a lifeboat complying with
Polar Code and Winterization notations.
• Norsafe attended a second real life 7 day Polar code trial at Spitzbergen,
Norway, in April 2017.
• The challenges of lifeboat (and life raft) Polar operation were tested.
SAREX II Lifeboat Tests
1) Air quality test in loaded boat
2) Survival test with 24 persons
3) Temperature test
4) Balance between fresh air, temperature
and moisture
5) Functionality of equipment, comfort,
hygiene
6) Food and water requirements
7) Personal and group survival kit handling
8) Procedural advice for operator
9) Maintenance advice for operator
SAREX II: Lesson #1
Resource management is important
Fuel, Electricity, Food and Water, Waste, Equipment
At the start of the test resource
management was good. After a while the
crew relaxed. The lifeboat entered an area of
sea ice. Equipment was not organized and
crew became stressed.
Recommendations:
• Reduce lifeboat seating capacity between 30
and 50%.
• Create space for personal equipment storage
SAREX II: Lesson #2
Sitting comfort is important. We had isolated seat pads which provided sufficient insulation.
There was a routine that all personnel
should be able to sleep on beds for 3 hours
in each 24 hours. The routine was not
followed and the crew who were able to
sleep were in much better mental and
physical state
Recommendation:
Increase amount of sleeping places and improve
seating design.
SAREX II: Lesson #3
Condensation management is important for both comfort and visibility.
The Sarex II lifeboat had no facility to keep
the windows condensation free. Visibility
was severely impaired
Recommnedations:
• Windows need to be heated or vented to
avoid condensation.
• Additional ventilation for transporting
warm air out of the cockpit will be helpful
to reduce condensation.
SAREX II: Lesson #4
Towing the raft is no problem, but avoiding the raft hitting
the floating ice is a challenge.
Due to off centre hook location, pulling
the raft it is difficult.
The raft handling was erratic.
Recommendation:
• Pull guides need to be centered for best
effect.
SAREX II: Lesson #6
The lifeboat has a toilet at the front of the boat.
The toilet worked well despite the close proximity Toilet had a capacity of 30L waste. This was
only sufficient for 24 persons in 15 hours.
to where passengers were sitting.
It should be considered if privacy issues shall
be addressed.
A curtain provided adequate privacy. The lifeboat will not always float free in the
water and low sea temperature means
outlets can freeze
Recommendation:
• Toilet capacity should be increased and there
should be a solution to empty the reservoir
SAREX II: Lesson #7
A 25 person life raft with 19 persons was tested
9 of the 19 test persons had to abort the test
due to temperature loss.
This had mainly to do with bad design of the
Thermal Protection Suit (TPS)
Temperature in the raft cannot be
maintained when outside temperature
drops below ‐15C.
Recommendation:
• It is still very unlikely you can survive the
minimum 5 days in a raft
• Thermal Protection Suits are critical factor
when evacuating in a life raft.
British Antarctic Survey Polar Research Vessel
Sir David Attenborough
• Norsafe equipment will be prepared for Polar operation after extensive discussions with the British
Antarctic Survey project. This equipment standard is developed as part of Norsafe’s Research and
Development project into cold weather environments
• Standard items have been sourced from Norsafe’s range in order to provide the best value. JYN 100
conventional lifeboats for 90 persons has been selected along with the Merlin 615 and Magnum 750
fast rescue boats, all complete with davit systems
• Norsafe deliveries will take place mid‐2017
Australian Polar Research vessel – Damen
Schelde Naval Shipbuilding (20891)
• Scope is two JYN‐85 conventional lifeboats with LH‐140 davits and two JYN‐115 lifeboats with LH‐185 davits
• Equipment is intended for at least ten days in the harsh Polar environment
REP‐0625: FFLB Davit Winterisation Solutions
Protected operating
equipment:
• Winch
• Launch ramp hinges
• Wire sheaves
REP‐0625: FFLB Davit Winterisation Solutions
Escape tunnel for protected access
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