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MARINE INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1193.006

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ISSUING ORG. MARINE DEPARTMENT (30003062) 01/24/2011
SUBJECT: MARINE VESSEL REQUIREMENTS FOR APPROVAL PAGE NUMBER
MANEUVERS WITHIN 500M SAFETY ZONE OF
OFFSHORE STRUCTURES AND RIGS SAB 1 of 7

CONTENT

This instruction covers Marine Vessel maneuvering requirements within 500 metres of any offshore
structure and rig and applies to all Vessels owned or contracted to Saudi Aramco.
The text includes:

1. PURPOSE
2. RESPONSIBILITY
3. SCOPE
4. EXEMPTIONS
5. DEFINITIONS
6. VESSELS ENTERING AND MOVING WITHIN SAUDI ARAMCO OILFIELD
7. VESSELS PASSING WITHIN 500M SAFETY ZONE OF OFFSHORE STRUCTURE
8. VESSELS MANEUVERING TO COME ALONGSIDE OFFSHORE STRUCTURE
9. VESSELS DEPARTING OFFSHORE STRUCTURE LOCATION
10. VESSELS ENGAGED IN SUPPLYING OFFSHORE RIGS

APPENDIX 1: CHECK-LIST FOR ALL MARINE VESSELS PRIOR TO ENTRY INTO

THE 500M SAFETY ZONE

1. PURPOSE

1.1 To establish the required planning, recording and implementation to ensure safe maneuvers for
all Marine Vessels operating within 500 metres of an Offshore Structure or Rig.

2. RESPONSIBILITY

2.1 The Marine Department Manager is the approval authority for this instruction and any
subsequent changes that may be required.

2.2 The Master of any Marine Vessel (owned or contracted to Saudi Aramco) is responsible at all
times for the safety of his Vessel and crew. The decision to perform any Vessel maneuver lies
with the Master of that Vessel.

2.3 It is the responsibility of the Master of every Marine Vessel (owned or contracted to Saudi
Aramco) to follow requirements of this instruction and ensure that his Vessel complies fully
with the requirements of this instruction.

2.4 It is the responsibility of the Master/Officer of the Watch of every Marine Vessel (owned or
contracted to Saudi Aramco) to report any situation where they are coerced/pressured into
performing a maneuver which may compromise the safe maneuvering of the Vessel.

Note: Master and deck officers can report directly to the Saudi Aramco
Foreman/Coordinator for the Vessel or the Marine Quality Assurance Unit.
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3. SCOPE

3.1. This Instruction applies to all Marine Vessels Owned or Chartered to Saudi Aramco engaged
in operations in Saudi Aramco Offshore Oilfields.

4. EXEMPTIONS

4.1. All Rig-Move Operations are exempt from the requirements this Marine Instruction as these
operations are guided by OIM 1.519

4.2. All Self-Propelled Jack-Up barge moves are exempt from the requirements this Marine
Instruction as these operations are guided by MIM 1199.001

4.3. The following Vessels are specifically exempt from Section #7 only of this instruction:

4.3.1. All Offshore Security Vessels

4.3.2. All aluminum hulled Crew Boats of less than 300GRT.
4.3.3. Survey Vessel ‘Karan 8’ when engaged in Survey Operations ‘Only’ as they are
guided by MIM 1192.505

5. DEFINITIONS

Offshore Structure: For the purpose of this Instruction an Offshore Structure means any platform,
single conductor well, tripod platform, GOSP, etc that is constructed of steel
and owned by the Saudi Arabian Oil Company.

Rig: For the purpose of this Instruction a Rig is any Offshore Drilling Platform,
Jack-up Barge, Floating Barge etc…that is owned or contracted to the Saudi
Arabian Oil Company.

500M Safety Zone: The 500 meter safety zone is centered in the center of the Offshore
Structure/Rig and has a radius of 500 metres, 360° around the Offshore
Structure/Rig.

MIM: Marine Instruction Manual

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6. VESSELS ENTERING AND MOVING WITHIN SAUDI ARAMCO OILFIELD

6.1. No Marine Vessel may enter any Saudi Aramco Oilfield without first gaining permission
from the Field Services Foreman (or his designate) for that particular Oilfield.

6.2. All AHTSS and Supply Vessels will require the Master, a Bridge Watch-keeper and a lookout
to be present on the bridge at all times while the Vessel is moving through the Oilfield.

6.3. All other Marine Vessels will require the Duty Master or Mate and a lookout to be present on
the Bridge at all times while the Vessel is moving through the Oilfield.

6.4. The time and position of the Vessel on entry into the Oilfield will be logged in the Deck Log
Book.

6.5. All Marine Vessels will plot the Vessels track on the chart at regular intervals. These
intervals must always be less than 30 minutes.

6.6. All Marine Vessels will keep Field Services for that Oilfield aware of any changes in the
location or destination of the Vessel.

6.7. All Marine Vessels (owned or contracted to Saudi Aramco) entering an Oilfield with the
intention to come alongside any Offshore Structure or Rig (including dropping passengers,
supply, crane operations, snatching etc) will prior to entering the 500 meter safety zone of
any Offshore Structure complete the checklist in Appendix 1 of this instruction titled:

CHECK-LIST FOR ALL MARINE VESSELS PRIOR TO ENTRY

INTO THE 500M SAFETY ZONE

6.8. This ‘Checklist’ is in addition to the previously required Voyage Passage Plans, Go-No Go,
Pre-Arrival and Pre-departure Checklists. All ‘Checklists’ are to be filed on the Bridge and
kept for a period of at least six months.

6.9. Masters will duly note in all Voyage Passage Plans any new changes within the Oilfield or
state of traffic density at the time of maneuver. This record will assist in any future plans for
that location.

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7. VESSELS PASSING WITHIN 500M SAFETY ZONE OF OFFSHORE STRUCTURE

7.1. The maximum speed for any Marine Vessel entering 500 meters safety zone of an Offshore
Structure or Rig is 3.0 knots.

Note: If at any time the master of the Vessel determines that the ‘Safe Navigation’ of his
Vessel is affected by the specific speed limits he may increase his Vessels speed until the
Vessel can maintain a ‘Safe Navigation’ situation. However, the increase in speed must be
noted in the Vessels Deck Logbook and the Rig or Field Services of the Oilfield must be
informed.

7.2. 100% satisfactory completion of the ‘Checklist’ (see appendix 1) will be entered in the Deck
Log Book.

7.3. The use of ‘auto-pilot’ is prohibited within the 500meter safety zone.

7.4. On entry into the 500meter safety zone:

7.5.1 No Vessel can approach an Offshore Structure/Rig/Barge 'Head-on'.

7.5.2 Approaching an Offshore Structure/Rig/Barge ‘Beam on’ is permitted.
7.5.3 Approaching an Offshore Structure/Rig/Barge ‘Stern to’ is permitted.

7.5. The maximum speed for any Marine Vessel approaching within 100meters of an Offshore
Structure or Rig is 0.5 knots.

7.6. If the Master of the Vessel determines that a ‘Safe Operation’ cannot be conducted at the
location because of weather conditions or Vessel performance, he will inform the Rig/Barge
Foreman or Field Services. The Master of the Vessel will wait until weather conditions abate
and safe operations can commence, or proceed to another location where weather conditions
permit operations to be conducted safely.

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8. VESSELS MANEUVERING TO COME ALONGSIDE OFFSHORE STRUCTURE

8.1. All Marine Vessels must have prior permission from the Field Services of the Oilfield to go
alongside.

8.2. All Officers and Crew are to be briefed on the intended maneuvering/mooring operation.

8.3. The maximum speed for any Marine Vessel approaching within 100meters of an Offshore
Structure or Rig is 0.5 knots.

8.4. At a ‘Safe’ distance from the Offshore Structure, no closer than four Vessel lengths, the
Master will STOP the Vessel in the water, to ascertain wind and tide effect on the Vessel at
that location.

8.5. While maneuvering in towards the Offshore Structure the Master will ensure that a Safe Exit/
Emergency Abort route remains clear. If there is any doubt that the Safe Exit/ Emergency
Abort route may be compromised, the Master will safely abort the maneuver until such time
that the Vessels Safe Exit/Emergency Abort route is clear.

8.6. Once alongside the Offshore Structure the Vessel will remain with all engines and thrusters
fully operational until the Vessel is fully secured.

9. VESSELS DEPARTING OFFSHORE STRUCTURE LOCATION

9.1. In addition to the checklist in Appendix 1, prior to departure from any Offshore Structure or
Rig all Marine Vessels must have completed:

9.1.1. A Voyage Passage Plan as specified in MIM’s 1185.002 and 1192.001.

9.1.2. Go/No Go Checklist as specified in MIM 1185.002
9.1.3. Pre-Departure Checklist for Vessels with ISM Code.

9.2. All Officers and Crew are to be briefed on the intended operation.

9.3. All Marine Vessels will keep the Field Services for that Oilfield aware of any changes in the
location or destination of the Vessel.

10. VESSELS ENGAGED IN SUPPLYING OFFSHORE RIGS

10.1. All Marine Vessels (owned or contracted to Saudi Aramco) proceeding to supply any Rig or
Barge will have the priority to comply fully with MIM 1198.002 and then any additional
requirements specified this Instruction.

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CONCUR:_______ ___________________ CONCUR:___________________________

Supt., MTSD Supt., RTMOD

CONCUR:__ _________________________ CONCUR:__ ________________________

Supt., MMSOD Supt., TMOD

CONCUR:___________________________ CONCUR:_____ _____________________

Supt., MTOD Supt., MODWR

CONCUR:___ ________________________
Dir., GOSR

DATE: __________________ APPROVED: ___________________________

Samir A. Baotob, Manager(A)
Marine Department

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APPENDIX #1 CHECK-LIST FOR ALL MARINE VESSELS PRIOR TO ENTRY

INTO THE 500M SAFETY ZONE
CHECKS TO BE CARRIED OUT BEFORE ENTERING Status Comments
500M SAFETY ZONE Yes / No
1 Clear communication channel(s) established between all parties
2 One hours notice given prior to arrival at location to confirm
cargo requirement and location peculiarities.
3 Updated Large-scale Navigational chart is in use.
4 Sea/weather/current conditions are acceptable for a safe
operation.
5 Limitations due to sea/weather/current conditions established.
6 Safe direction of approach toward offshore structure.
7 Bridge and Engine room manned in accordance with
requirements.
8 Auto Pilot off & Manual steering tested on both forward and aft
consoles.
9 All maneuvering and steering gear systems tested including
changeover between control positions and maneuvering modes.
10 Emergency maneuvering systems tested.
11 Working side confirmed with installation.
12 Subsea installations (pipelines and cables) and proximity of
hazards locations confirmed
13 Loading/Discharging Cargo operations confirmed.
14 Maneuvering mode during the operation to be agreed.
15 On-going and/or planned activities within 500 m zone confirmed
between the rig/field services and Vessel.
16 Permission granted to enter the 500m zone.
17 Final approaching heading designated with an identified Escape
Route should a failure/emergency arises during final approach.
18 Final approaching speed over the ground within 100m is Safe
Speed.
19 Mooring ropes confirmed in satisfactory condition by deck Crew.
20 Once safely moored, Radar (S-band), MF & HF transmissions
ceased.
21 No hot work/smoking on deck within 500 m zone.
22 Deck Crew Supervision established, crew aware of operation.
CHECKS TO BE CARRIED OUT BEFORE DEPARTING LOCATION

1 All propulsion and steering gear systems including control

change over methods to be tested prior to letting go.
2 Current/Wind/Wave Conditions confirmed; effects on safe
unmooring and anchor aweigh confirmed.
3 Vessel to be maneuvered well clear of Installation before
changing mode.
4 All controls set to neutral position before changing mode.
5 Voyage Plan completed.

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