MODEC International, Inc.

Topsides Paint Color Scheme and Pipe

FPSO Marking
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY .................................................................................................. 3
2.0 BACKGROUND ................................................................................................................ 3
3.0 BASIS ............................................................................................................................... 3
3.1 REFERENCES ...................................................................................................... 3
3.2 DEFINITIONS........................................................................................................ 3
4.0 GENERAL......................................................................................................................... 4
4.1 MANUFACTURER'S STANDARDS ...................................................................... 4
4.2 SCOPE .................................................................................................................. 4
4.3 RESPONSIBILITY ................................................................................................. 5
4.4 BACKGROUND..................................................................................................... 5
5.0 PAINT COLOR SCHEME ................................................................................................. 5
5.1 COLOR INDICATOR ............................................................................................. 5
5.2 LOCATION OF LABELS AND STRIPES............................................................... 5
5.3 PIPE LEGEND ...................................................................................................... 5
5.4 EXCEPTIONS ....................................................................................................... 6
5.5 CATEGORIES ....................................................................................................... 6
5.6 AREA AND EQUIPMENT COLOR AND CODE .................................................... 6
6.0 PIPE MARKING SYSTEM ................................................................................................ 8
6.1 COLOR INDICATOR LIST .................................................................................... 8
6.2 MARKING FOR NONINSULATED PIPING........................................................... 9
6.3 MARKING FOR INSULATED PIPING................................................................... 9
6.4 PIPE MARKING REQUIREMENT ....................................................................... 10
6.5 MARKING DETAILS............................................................................................ 10

Figures
Figure 6-1 Flow Direction Label Detail....................................................................................... 10
Figure 6-2 Fluid Identification Label Detail................................................................................. 11

Tables
Table 5-1 Area / Equipment Paint Color and Code....................................................................... 7
Table 6-1 Piping Color Indicator and Legend Marking Guide ...................................................... 8
Table 6-2 Pipe Marking Requirements ...................................................................................... 10
Table 6-3 Color Scheme for Labels (from ASME A13.1) ........................................................... 11
Table 6-4 Size of Legend Letters and Length of Color Field (from ASME A13.1) ..................... 11

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1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

This document defines paint color and pipe marking requirements for the FPSO topside
structure and facilities. This document applies to the Shipyard, Topsides Fabrication Yard,
Equipment Suppliers, and others. The markings established by this document shall enable
crew members to quickly identify possible hazards in the vicinity of certain systems.

2.0 BACKGROUND
Company facilities must meet minimum Industry standards to ensure that Quality, Health,
Safety, Environmental, and Operations goals are attained. Standard specifications are used to
communicate the minimum standards within the Company as well as to Suppliers and
Contractors.

3.0 BASIS
Industry codes, standards, and practices, as well as Company experience and preferences are
the basis for this document. The following references apply only as specified in the body of
this document. If the reference is not mentioned within, it is not applicable. Latest reference
editions, including addendums, in force at contract award apply. Reference requirement
conflicts shall be brought to the Company’s attention for resolution. The most stringent
requirement of the following references applies unless otherwise specified in writing by the
Company.

3.1 REFERENCES
3.1.1 Company
Number/Identification Description

0003-MI20-00P1-0060 Inspection and Quality Control Procedure

0003-MI20-00S1-0030 Topside Painting and Corrosion Protection Specification

3.1.2 Client
Number/Identification Description

None

3.1.3 Industry
Number/Identification Description

ASME 13.1 (1996) Scheme for Identification of Piping Systems

ASTM A 123 Specification for Zinc (Hot-Dip Galvanized) Coatings on Iron and Steel Products

3.2 DEFINITIONS
The following definitions apply within the body of this document:
Term Definition

ANSI American National Standards Institute

ASME American Society of Mechanical Engineers

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Term Definition

ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials

Client MODEC International, Inc’s Client and / or its assigns
Company MODEC International, Inc. and / or its assigns
Facility Supplier or Subcontractor shop and/or any property owned by a Supplier or Subcontractor where
any portion of the work will be performed.
Field Background on which the legend or label is written
Field of View Extent of a pipe line or branch line that can be seen by a worker standing in a circulation area
adjacent to the pipeline
Fluid Material in a liquid or gaseous (nonsolid) state
Legend Visual indication of the service or fluid content of a pipe system
Munsell Three component color identification system: hue, value, chroma
Pipe Conduit for the transport of gases, liquids, semi-liquids, or fine particulate
RAL German paint color identification system:
The first digit relates to the shade of the color: 1-yellow, 2-orange, 3-red, 4-violet, 5-blue, 6-green,
7-grey, 8-brown, 9-black and white. The remaining digits are consecutive numbers, RAL 840-HR
covers only matte, RAL 841-GL covers glossy finish.
Services Any service or work performed by a Supplier that must be performed to comply with the requisition
requirements or the contract to procure, design, manufacture, and deliver the work.
Standards Industry Codes, Standards, Guides, and Recommended Practices referenced herein, meaning the
latest issue or edition in force at the end of the Supplier bid validity date or the contract date.

4.0 GENERAL

4.1 MANUFACTURER'S STANDARDS

Paint Manufacturer's data sheets, application instructions, and safety precautions shall be
followed as part of this specification. All locations that perform painting shall maintain
copies of the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for all paint and solvents used on
Company materials and equipment.

4.2 SCOPE
This document applies to the FPSO Hull, Piping, Mooring and Riser Supports, Topsides, and
accommodation quarters. The pipe marking scheme described in this document applies to all
FPSO exposed pipe work and pipe connections.
Subsea manifolds, jumpers, and flow lines are not covered by this document. Also, pipes
containing nonhazardous fluids under low pressure and ambient temperatures are not covered
by this marking standard and do not require visible markings.
Pipes not covered by this document may require marking for other reasons. In such cases,
such markings shall conform to this document as far as practicable.

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4.3 RESPONSIBILITY
It is the responsibility of the Project Team and the Project Manager to ensure that the paint
color scheme and pipe marking standard defined by this document is being followed. The
FPSO Conversion Manager is responsible for ensuring compliance with this requirement by
Fabricators and Conversion Yard Personnel.

4.4 BACKGROUND
International regulations under which the offshore facility is built and operated require that a
uniform scheme be used to identify pipes and pipe systems containing hazardous fluids or
pressures. Moreover, the adoption of and adherence to a recognized industry practice for the
identification of potential hazards are important elements of the Company’s HSE strategy.
Therefore, the Company shall apply a standard marking scheme containing minor
modifications to the ASME standard suitable for the FPSO.

5.0 PAINT COLOR SCHEME

5.1 COLOR INDICATOR

With the exception of firewater lines and other fire suppression fluid lines (i.e. CO2), legend
background colors and color stripes shall indicate the hazard category as given in Table 6-1.
Pipes in fire suppression service shall be painted in red along the entire length of the pipes.
If the legend is created on an adhesive label, the label itself shall have the background color
as indicated in Table 6-1.
The category of "low inherent hazard" may additionally be provided onto the ASME
Standard.

5.2 LOCATION OF LABELS AND STRIPES

The legend labels and color indicator bands should be provided at suitable locations along the
length of each pipe branch line, so that they can be easily seen and read by Operators and
Technicians. The reference standard calls for the legend to be “close to valves or flanges and
adjacent to changes in direction, branches, and where pipes pass through walls or floors.” In
some cases, this shall result in excessive and unnecessary labeling. The standard on this
document permits practical variations from the reference standard. For example, the
placement of the legend in the middle of the visible length of pipe may be more in keeping
with the purpose of pipe marking.

5.3 PIPE LEGEND

The legend shall be marked as shown in Table 6-1 together with the indication of flow
direction. Additional details can be added to the legend at the Operators’ discretion. Such
additions may include the line size, line number, and pressure rating.
The direction of fluid flow under normal conditions shall be indicated by arrows stenciled
adjacent to the legend in the same coloring as the legend. Where normal fluid flow may be
bidirectional, such as on crossover lines, the flow direction shall be indicated with double-
headed arrows.

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The size, style, and color of the letters and symbols shall be described in more detail in the
referenced standard and should be applied without variation as far as practicable.

5.4 EXCEPTIONS
Subject to Company approval, other means of markings or identifications shall be applied
where such markings as mentioned above are not available or practicable.

5.5 CATEGORIES
The following categories define types of contained fluids that shall be identifiable to
Operators via a specified label and/or background and legend color.

5.5.1 Hazardous (Yellow)

Contained fluids in this category are hazardous when released. They have one or more of the
following characteristics:
• Explosive or highly flammable (hydrocarbon liquids or gases, methanol, etc.)
• Chemically active (chlorinated compounds, etc.)
• High toxicity (H2S, benzene, etc.)
• High energy level (high temperature and/or high pressure)

5.5.2 Low Inherent Hazard (Brown)

Contained fluids in this category are gaseous or liquid and are not hazardous in open
containers or pools. They represent a low hazard potential under pressure during release from
the pipe system. Fluids in this category include oily water, glycol, hydraulic oils, lubricating
oils, sewage, etc.

5.5.3 Nonhazardous Gas (Blue)

Contained fluids in this category are almost always nonhazardous when released. Fluids in
this category include compressed air and Nitrogen gas under 10 bar (143 psi) atmospheric,
etc.

5.5.4 Nonhazardous Liquids (Green)

Contained fluids in this category are almost always nonhazardous when released. They
include low energy seawater and fresh water. The Pipe Legend Marking Guide is shown
below in Table 6-1.

5.6 AREA AND EQUIPMENT COLOR AND CODE

The paint color scheme and code number used on the FPSO for area and equipment
identification are given in Table 5-1.

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Table 5-1 Area / Equipment Paint Color and Code

AREA / EQUIPMENT PAINT COLOR RAL NO. NOTE
HULL MARINE
EXTERNAL SURFACE
Ship Side, Side/Bottom shell above Waterline, Riser Porch included Black 9005
Ship Side below Waterline and Bottom (include fairleader support Brown 8014
and riser bellmouth support structure)
Main Deck, Forecastle Deck, Stairway on Deck Deck Red 3002
Main Escape Way (Main Deck and Forecastle Deck) Safety Yellow 1021
Accommodation Wall, Deckhouse Wall, Forecastle Wall White 9016
Superstructure Deck, Deckhouse Deck, Boat Deck, Stairway Step Deck Red 3002
Funnel (Top) Black 9005
(Wall) White 9016
Helicopter Deck (Upper Surface) Green 14C.39
(BS4800)
Helicopter Deck Safety Net, Underneath, and Support Structure White 9016
Laydown Area Dark Gray 7038
Laboratory Light Gray 7035
Deck Crane Safety Yellow 1021
Deck Crane Pedestal Safety Yellow 1021
Module Stool Deck Red 3002
Deck Coaming Deck Red 3002
Deck Piping, Pipe support, Center Walkway, and Handrail Deck Red 3002
Windlass, Mooring Winch Deck Red 3002
Mooring Fittings (Bollard, Closed Chock, Roller, etc.) Deck Red 3002
Tandem Hawser Winch and Offloading Hose Red 3002
Handrail, Stairway Rung White 9016
Lifeboat, Rescue Boat, and Work Boat International -
Orange
Lifeboat Davit, Rescue Boat Davit White 9016
Davit, Ventilator, P/V Breaker, Deck Fittings Deck Red 3002
Firemain Piping and Hydrant Fire red 3020

INTERNAL SURFACE
Forward Mach Room, Stand-by Fire Pump Room, CO2 Room, Paint White 9016
Store, Fire Station
Deck Store, Battery Room, Fire Station White 9016
Emergency Generator Room, Incinerator Room White 9016
Engine Room, Pump Room, Accommodation White 9016

TANKS - INSIDE
Cargo Tank, Slop Tank Light gray 7035
Ballast Tank, Void Tank Light gray 7035
Fresh Water Tank Light gray 7035

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AREA / EQUIPMENT PAINT COLOR RAL NO. NOTE

TOPSIDES
Module Structure Dark Gray 7038
E-House, Equipment Foundation, Deck Plating, and Pipe Rack Dark Gray 7038
(including those to Turret)
Flare Tower (Lower) White 9016
(Upper) Light Gray 7035
Stairway Rung Dark Gray 7038
Handrail, Access Platform, Stairway Step Safety Yellow 1021
Firemain Piping and Hydrant Fire Red 3020

6.0 PIPE MARKING SYSTEM

6.1 COLOR INDICATOR LIST

All new and existing piping shall be marked according to the List shown in Table 6-1.

Table 6-1 Piping Color Indicator and Legend Marking Guide

Fluid System Fluid Color Munsell (M) / RAL No. Legend

Fire Water, Deluge and Sea Water / Fresh Red [entire length] 5 R 4/14 (M) / RAL 3020 FIRE WATER
Premixed Foam Water
Fire Suppression Gas CO2 Red [entire length] 5 R 4/14 (M) / RAL 3020 CO2
Fire Suppression Gas FM200 Red [entire length] 5 R 4/14 (M) / RAL 3020 FM200
Foam Concentrate AFFF Concentrate White RAL 9016 AFF
Produced / Cargo Oil Crude Oil Aluminum RAL 9006 OIL
Inert Gas N2 + CO2 Yellow 5 Y 8/12 (M) INERT GAS
Diesel Oil Petroleum Distillate Aluminum RAL 9006 DIESEL
Lube Oil Petroleum Product Aluminum RAL 9006 LUBE OIL
Hydraulic Oil Petroleum Product Aluminum RAL 9006 HYD OIL
Ballast Water Sea Water Green 2.5 G 5/10 (M) BALLAST
Cooling (Utility) Sea Water Sea Water Green 2.5 G 5/10 (M) SEA WATER
Service (Utility) And O2 + N2 Blue 2.5 PB 4/10 (M) UTILITY AIR
Starting Compressed Air
Control Air O2 + N2 Blue 2.5 PB 4/10 (M) CONTROL AIR
Fresh Water (Potable Water Green 2.5 G 5/10 (M) WATER
Water, Feed Water)
Steam Steam, Steam Yellow 5 Y 8/12 (M)
Condensate
Gray Water Dirty Water + Green 2.5 G 5/10 (M) GRAY WATER
Detergents
Black Water Raw Sewage Brown 2.5 YR 2 / 4 (M) BLACK WATER

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Fluid System Fluid Color Munsell (M) / RAL No. Legend

Sewage Overboard Treated Sewage Green 2.5 G 5/10 (M) WATER

Refrigerant R22 Brown 2.5 YR 2 / 4 (M) CFC or HCFC
Breathing Air Compressor O2 + N2 Blue 2.5 PB 4/10 (M) BREATH AIR
Well Fluids Water, HC Gas, Oil Aluminum RAL 9006 WELL FLUID
Produced Gas / Fuel Gas HC Gas Yellow (Field/Stripe) 5 Y 8/12 (M) HC GAS
Produced Water Water + Dissolved Green 2.5 G 5/10 (M) OIL-WATER
Minerals
Dehydration Agent Tri-Ethylene Glycol Aluminum RAL 9006 TEG
Minox De-Ox Agent Ethanol Aluminum RAL 9006 ETHANOL
Hydrate Inhibitor Ethanol or Methanol Aluminum RAL 9006 ETHANOL
Injection Chemicals Acid Fluid [Per MSDS] Aluminum RAL 9006 (not required)
Injection Chemicals Alkaline Fluid [Per Aluminum RAL 9006 (not required)
MSDS]
Closed Drain Oily Water and HC Aluminum RAL 9006 CLOSED DRAIN
Residue
Open Drain – Hazardous Oily Water and HC Aluminum RAL 9006 OPEN DRAIN
Residue
Open Drain – Nonhazard Water + Oil Residue Aluminum RAL 9006 OPEN DRAIN
Heat Media Glycol Product + Brown (Field/Stripe) 2.5 YR 2/4 (M) HEAT MEDIA
Water
Hydraulic Fluid Glycol Product Aluminum RAL 9006 HYD FLUID
Utility Nitrogen N2 Yellow (Field/Stripe) 5 Y 8/12 (M) UTILITY N2
Instrument Air O2+N2 Blue 2.5 PB 4/10 (M)
Engine Exhaust Steam + CO2 +CO + Aluminum RAL 9006 (not required)
N2 + Etc.

6.2 MARKING FOR NONINSULATED PIPING

Firewater lines and other fire suppression fluid lines (i.e. CO2 and FM200) shall be painted
with red (Munsell 5R 4/14 or RAL 3020) along the entire length of the pipe, or in accordance
with prevailing local regulations.
All other lines shall be painted along the entire length.

6.3 MARKING FOR INSULATED PIPING

Insulated lines shall be identified by color stripes taped to distinguish the system, as follows:
• The color is used to paint or affix a colored tape to the pipe at intervals along its length
that are convenient to see from any area in which personnel circulate or may be found
performing routine tasks.
• Maximum distance between color indicator stripes shall be 25 feet (8 meters).

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• Color stripe width shall be a minimum of 40% of the outside diameter of the pipe, but
shall not to be less than 3 inches (75 mm). For the pipe diameter less than 3 inches (75
mm), the width may be equal to the outside diameter.

6.4 PIPE MARKING REQUIREMENT

Marking requirements for piping are given in Table 6-2.

Table 6-2 Pipe Marking Requirements

MARK NONINSULATED INSULATED

Fluid X X
Flow direction X X
Pipe diameter X
Maximum temperature X

6.5 MARKING DETAILS

Piping shall be labeled per the marking requirements defined in Table 6-2.The details of the
labels are given in Figure 6-1 and Figure 6-2.

Symbol color (Table 6-3)

Background color (Table 6-1)

Figure 6-1 Flow Direction Label Detail

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Legend Color (Table 6-3)

Background color (Table 6-1)

FIRE WATER

Figure 6-2 Fluid Identification Label Detail

Insulated piping shall also show the pipe nominal diameter and maximum operating
temperature. The ASME A13.1 describes the color scheme for labels used for pipe markings
as defined in Table 6-3.

Table 6-3 Color Scheme for Labels (from ASME A13.1)

Color Field Color of Letters for Legends

Yellow Black
Green White
Blue White
Red White

Table 6-4 gives the recommended length of color field and size of legend letters in
accordance with ASME A13.1.

Table 6-4 Size of Legend Letters and Length of Color Field (from ASME A13.1)
Outside Diameter of Pipe or Covering Length of Color Field Letter Height

¾” to 1¼” 200mm 13mm

1½” to 2” 200mm 19mm
2½” to 6” 300mm 32mm
8” to 10” 600mm 64mm
Over 10” 800mm 89mm

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