Offshore Construction Specification For Deepwater Pipelines, Flowlines and Risers

DEP SPECIFICATION
OFFSHORE CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATION FOR

DEEPWATER PIPELINES, FLOWLINES AND RISERS
DEP 37.81.41.33-Gen.
September 2011
(Amendment A01 has been incorporated – September 2012)
ECCN EAR99
DESIGN AND ENGINEERING PRACTICE
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PREFACE
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................ 5
1.1 SCOPE........................................................................................................................ 5
1.2 DISTRIBUTION, INTENDED USE AND REGULATORY CONSIDERATIONS ......... 5
1.3 DEFINITIONS ............................................................................................................. 5
1.4 CROSS-REFERENCES ............................................................................................. 6
1.5 SUMMARY OF MAIN CHANGES ............................................................................... 6
1.6 COMMENTS ON THIS DEP ....................................................................................... 7
1.7 DUAL UNITS ............................................................................................................... 7
2. GENERAL................................................................................................................... 8
2.1 REVIEW OF PROJECT PLANS, PROCEDURES AND CALCULATIONS ................ 8
2.2 PROGRESS MEETINGS AND REPORTS................................................................. 8
2.3 ACCESS AND AUTHORITY ....................................................................................... 8
2.4 OFFICE, FACILITIES AND ACCOMMODATIONS..................................................... 9
2.5 CHANGE CONTROL .................................................................................................. 9
2.6 MARINE VESSEL AUDITS AND COMPLIANCE ....................................................... 9
3. ONSHORE FABRICATION AND HANDLING OF MATERIALS AND LOAD-
OUT........................................................................................................................... 10
3.1 ONSHORE FABRICATION OF PIPE AND RELATED APPURTENANCES ............ 10
3.2 LOAD-OUT AND OFFSHORE SUPPLY .................................................................. 10
3.3 RETURN OF MATERIALS........................................................................................ 10
4. PIPELINE CONSTRUCTION.................................................................................... 11
4.1 ATMOSPHERIC WELDING AND NDE .................................................................... 11
4.2 FIELD JOINT COATING ........................................................................................... 11
4.3 CATHODIC PROTECTION SYSTEMS .................................................................... 11
4.4 MARINE PAINTING .................................................................................................. 11
4.5 ALLOWABLE STRESSES AND STRAINS DURING CONSTRUCTION ................. 11
4.6 INSTALLATION ENGINEERING .............................................................................. 12
4.7 INSTALLATION MANUAL AND PROCEDURES ..................................................... 12
4.8 PIPELAY MONITORING........................................................................................... 14
4.9 PRE-MOBILIZATION TESTS ................................................................................... 15
4.10 REELED FLOWLINES AND PIPELINES ................................................................. 18
4.11 BOLTED CONNECTIONS ........................................................................................ 19
4.12 PULL-TUBE RISER INSTALLATION ....................................................................... 20
4.13 CONVENTIONAL RISER INSTALLATION ............................................................... 20
4.14 INITIATION FROM EXITING PLATFORMS ............................................................. 21
4.15 INSTALLATION OF DEEPWATER RISERS ............................................................ 21
4.16 FLEXIBLE PIPE INSTALLATION ............................................................................. 23
4.17 PIPE-IN-PIPE INSTALLATION ................................................................................. 23
4.18 ELECTRICALLY HEATED PIPE............................................................................... 23
4.19 FLOWLINE SLED (PLET) INSTALLATION .............................................................. 23
4.20 UTILITY AND PIPELINE CROSSINGS .................................................................... 24
4.21 TRENCHING ............................................................................................................. 24
4.22 ANCHORING OPERATIONS ................................................................................... 25
4.23 SURVEY AND POSITIONING .................................................................................. 25
4.24 REMOTE COMMUNICATIONS WITH PLATFORMS............................................... 25
4.25 LIFTS AND LOWERING OF EQUIPMENT .............................................................. 26
4.26 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR HSSE ................................................................ 26
4.27 DEMOBILIZATION .................................................................................................... 26
5. SUBSEA HOT-TAP CONNECTIONS ...................................................................... 26
6. HYDROSTATIC PRESSURE TESTING AND PRE-COMMISSIONING .................. 26
7. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR REMOTE OPERATED VEHICLE (ROV)
OPERATIONS .......................................................................................................... 26
8. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR DIVING OPERATIONS ..................................... 27
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9. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR DYNAMICALLY POSITIONED (DP)

VESSELS.................................................................................................................. 27
9.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................... 27
9.2 PERFORMANCE TESTS DURING MOBILIZATION................................................ 27
10. AS-BUILT DOCUMENTATION ................................................................................ 27
11. REFERENCES ......................................................................................................... 29
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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 SCOPE
This new DEP specifies offshore construction of deepwater pipelines, flowlines and risers,
and related hardware and appurtenances, including but not limited to pipeline end
manifolds PLETs (pipeline end termination) (sleds), in-line sleds, jumpers, and spool
pieces. “Deep Water” is generally defined as water depth in which diver access is not
possible or impractical. For general purposes this depth is approximately 300 m (985 ft).
This DEP is intended to cover the complete installation of facilities described in the Scope
of Work. However, the omission of any essential provisions from this document cannot be
construed to relieve the Contractor of any duty or obligation necessary for the complete
installation and testing of the facilities ready for use and operation.
This DEP may be applied to shallow water construction of pipelines, flowlines and risers, if
so specified by the Principal. All requirements of this DEP apply, unless a deviation for
shallow water construction is specifically identified by the Principal. Where appropriate, the
adjective “deepwater” can then be removed from the specific language in the specifications.
This DEP covers the following main topics:
• Offshore Project Management,
• Requirements for installation engineering and installation procedures, and
• Offshore installation activities.
This DEP supersedes the deepwater projects DEP 37.81.41.33-EPP dated February 2010;
see (1.5) regarding the changes.
1.2 DISTRIBUTION, INTENDED USE AND REGULATORY CONSIDERATIONS

Unless otherwise authorised by Shell GSI, the distribution of this DEP is confined to Shell
companies and, where necessary, to Contractors and Manufacturers/Suppliers nominated
by them. Any authorised access to DEPs does not for that reason constitute an
authorization to any documents, data or information to which the DEPs may refer.
This DEP is intended for use in facilities related to oil and gas production on deepwater
pipeline, flowline, and riser projects. Application in other facilities may also apply.
When DEPs are applied, a Management of Change (MOC) process should be
implemented; this is of particular importance when existing facilities are to be modified.
If national and/or local regulations exist in which some of the requirements could be more
stringent than in this DEP, the Contractor shall determine by careful scrutiny which of the
requirements are the more stringent and which combination of requirements will be
acceptable with regards to the safety, environmental, economic and legal aspects. In all
cases the Contractor shall inform the Principal of any deviation from the requirements of
this DEP which is considered to be necessary in order to comply with national and/or local
regulations. The Principal may then negotiate with the Authorities concerned, the objective
being to obtain agreement to follow this DEP as closely as possible.
1.3 DEFINITIONS
1.3.1 General Definitions
The Contractor is the party that carries out all or part of the design, engineering,
procurement, construction, commissioning or management of a project or operation of a
facility. The Principal may undertake all or part of the duties of the Contractor.
The Manufacturer/Supplier is the party that manufactures or supplies equipment and
services to perform the duties specified by the Contractor.
The Principal is the party that initiates the project and ultimately pays for it. The Principal
may also include an agent or consultant authorised to act for, and on behalf of, the
Principal.
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The word shall indicates a requirement.

The word should indicates a recommendation.
The word may is an option to be confirmed with the Principal.
The word Work is used to define the work to be executed by the Contractor as defined in
the Invitation to Tender or Contract Scope of Work.
1.3.2 Abbreviations
Term Definition
AFC Approved for Construction
ASOG Activity Specific Operation Guidelines
A&R Abandonment and Recovery
DP Dynamic Positioning
ECA Engineering Critical Assessment
FAT Factory Acceptance Testing
FEA Finite Element Analysis
FMEA Failure Mode and Effects Analysis
HSSE Health, Safety, Security and Environmental
MOC Management of Change
NDE Non Destructive Examination
PLET Pipeline End Termination
RAO Response Amplitude Operator
ROV Remotely Operated Vehicle
ROW Right of Way
SCR Steel Catenary Riser
UPS Uninterrupted Power Supply
VIV Vortex Induced Vibration
1.4 CROSS-REFERENCES
Where cross-references to other parts of this DEP are made, the referenced section
number is shown in brackets ( ). Other documents referenced by this DEP are listed in (11).
1.5 SUMMARY OF MAIN CHANGES

This DEP supersedes the deepwater projects DEP 37.81.41.33-EPP dated February 2010.
The following are the main, non-editorial changes.
Old New Change

section section
th
4.10 4.10 Updated to reflect changes in API RP 1111 4 Edition as compared
rd
to API RP 1111 3 Edition
4.25 4.25 Deleted HSSE Requirements because they are covered in the HSSE
Section of the Contract
9 9 Removed language related to DP requirements that are already

covered in DEP 37.90.10.32-Gen.
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1.6 COMMENTS ON THIS DEP

Amendment A01
Comments on this DEP may be submitted to the Administrator using the DEP Feedback
Form by:
• Entering comments directly in the DEP Feedback System on the Technical
Standards Portal http://sww.shell.com/standards (mandatory for users with access to
Shell Wide Web);
• Clicking on the DEP Feedback Form button on the DEPs DVD-ROM main page (for
users without access to Shell Wide Web);
• Requesting a copy of the DEP Feedback Form from the Administrator at
standards@shell.com (for users without access to Shell Wide Web).
For the last two options, the completed DEP Feedback Form can be attached to an email
and submitted to the Administrator at standards@shell.com. Only feedback that is entered
into the Feedback Form will be considered.
1.7 DUAL UNITS

This DEP contains both the International System (SI) units, as well as the corresponding
US Customary (USC) units, which are given following the SI units in brackets. When
agreed by the Principal, the indicated USC values/units may be used.
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2. GENERAL
2.1 REVIEW OF PROJECT PLANS, PROCEDURES AND CALCULATIONS

2.1.1 General
The Contractor shall present written specific detailed project plans and procedures,
including calculations, of the proposed installation to the Principal for review and approval,
before any construction commences.
The Contractor shall, at a minimum, submit the documents listed in (2.1.2) through (2.1.5)
to the Principal.
2.1.2 Project Management Reports
As per the Administrative Section of the Contract.
2.1.3 Health, Safety, Security and Environmental (HSSE) Reporting
HSSE requirements are specified in separate HSSE Section of the Contract.
2.1.4 Installation Engineering
Installation Analyses and Design Analyses for any hardware that is part of the Work (e.g.
PLETs, manifolds, abandonment and recovery [A&R] heads, lifting analyses).
2.1.5 Installation Procedures and Manuals
• Vessel Equipment qualification testing;
• Installation Procedures;
• Weld Procedure Qualifications and Welder Qualification records as per
DEP 37.81.40.31-Gen.;
NOTE: The Principal may specify use of DEP 61.40.20.30-Gen. instead of DEP 37.81.40.31-Gen. In
that case, this will be defined in the list of Project Specifications.
• Load Out Plan for pipe and other hardware;

• Mooring procedures, if anchored vessels are used;
• Pipe Abandonment and Recovery Procedures;
• Subsea equipment, e.g. PLET,/Sled/Manifold/Sled/Jumper installation procedures;
• Wet/Dry Buckle Recovery Procedure;
• Dynamic Positioning (DP) Procedures as per DEP 37.90.10.32-Gen.
These procedures shall cover the full range of water depths for the proposed work. Specific
requirements are further detailed in (4) of this DEP.
2.2 PROGRESS MEETINGS AND REPORTS

As per the Administrative Section of the Contract.
2.3 ACCESS AND AUTHORITY

The Principal, including independent inspectors or consultants, as may be contracted by
the Principal, shall be permitted access to the fabrication sites, offshore construction
vessels and onshore support/load-out sites at any time for the purpose of conducting
performance analyses, including quality control tests of the materials being used. The
Principal has the right to access the bridge on Contractor vessels.
The Principal has the right to reject any and all work or equipment that in the Principal’s
opinion does not conform to these requirements. Any work that in the opinion of the
Principal does not comply with these requirements shall be rectified at the Contractor’s
expense.
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2.4 OFFICE, FACILITIES AND ACCOMMODATIONS

The Contractor shall make available at no additional cost to the Principal on each of their
construction vessels or other offshore work sites under their control, and including on
subcontracted offshore vessels, a Principal’s Representative office with phone for the
Principal’s own business use, dedicated high-speed internet connection, and fax and copy
facilities readily available. The office(s) shall each have adequate space, desks and file
cabinets for at least twelve (12) Principal representatives/inspectors on the primary
construction vessel and four (4) on other vessels. The Contractor shall provide assistance
to the Principal in setting up satellite communications and make Internet service available
for business communications.
The Contractor shall at no additional cost to the Principal make available suitable
accommodations and provide meals for the above-mentioned Principal’s representatives.
Unless specifically agreed to otherwise by the Principal, these accommodations shall as a
minimum be six (6) two-man cabins on the primary construction vessels and two (2)
two-man cabins on other support vessels.
In addition, should the Principal require the presence of a warranty surveyor on board, the
Contractor shall make available suitable accommodations including office space for the
warranty surveyor, in the client quarters.
The Contractor shall provide video monitors in the Principal’s Representative office of pipe
monitoring equipment, remotely operated vehicle (ROV) camera, and welding station (for
J-lay welding).
2.5 CHANGE CONTROL

The Contractor and the sub-contractors shall have an effective change control procedure in
place, including a change control register. The Contractor shall provide the Principal with a
copy of the Change Control Procedures at the time of the bid, including a sample of a
recent change control register.
2.6 MARINE VESSEL AUDITS AND COMPLIANCE

All Vessels and Vessel Operators shall be approved by the Principal prior to use.
Prior to deployment for execution of the Work, all vessels utilized in the execution shall be
inspected using the Oil Companies International Maritime Forum – Offshore Vessel
Inspection Database (OCIMF-OVID) programme or equivalent.
Amendment A01
All marine construction vessels shall meet the requirements of DEP 35.00.00.10-Gen.
NOTE: Circular September 2012: Added reference to DEM1 DEP 35.00.00.10-Gen.
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3. ONSHORE FABRICATION AND HANDLING OF MATERIALS AND LOAD-OUT
3.1 ONSHORE FABRICATION OF PIPE AND RELATED APPURTENANCES

All pipe and related appurtenance fabrication, including pipe handling, sorting, welding and
assembly shall be in accordance with DEP 37.81.41.30-Gen.
3.2 LOAD-OUT AND OFFSHORE SUPPLY

If the Principal supplies coated pipe to the Contractor, the Contractor shall witness load-out
tally done by Coating Contractor and sign for receipt of all pipe at that time. The Contractor
shall inspect all pipe and coating for any damages at the time of load-out and any damage
observed shall be noted on the load-out tally. At the Contractor's option, pipe may be re-
measured by the Contractor to verify footage, however a Principal’s Representative shall
witness all measurements.
The Contractor shall prepare for the Principal’s review and approval a pipe preservation
plan for pipe in the custody of the Contractor, both before fabrication into multi-joints or
reeled pipe stalks, and thereafter. This is especially important if the pipe is stored for an
extensive time prior to load-out.
During laying of the pipe, pipe mill fabrication footage stencilled on the pipe will be used to
determine the length of installed pipe when these stencilled numbers are available. Should
these numbers not be available, the Contractor shall measure each joint with a steel tape
and record the tally to the nearest 3 mm (1/8 in).
The Contractor shall provide load-out procedures, including detailed stacking plans for
offshore supply barges and other transport vessels. All valves, fittings, and other materials
except pipe shall be transported offshore on supply boats or other suitable vessels. Only
pipe shall be transported on pipe haul barges, unless specifically approved by the Principal.
The Contractor shall assign an experienced load-out supervisor in charge of load-out and
communications with the Coating Contractor and Principal.
The Contractor is responsible for providing a Marine Warranty surveyor to certify the
load-out of each supply vessel.
The Contractor shall provide an up-to-date load-out schedule to the Principal. Should the
Principal supply coated pipe or other materials to the Contractor, the Contractor shall
provide at least 72 hours notice to the Principal and the Principal’s Coating Contractor or
other material Supplier of arrival time and load-out schedule.
To the extent practical, supply barge mooring alongside the pipelay vessel shall be avoided
when the pipelay vessel is positioned over existing subsea equipment. Mooring of supply
barges is subject to development and review of written procedures. Specifically the risk of
dropped mooring lines that can be pulled into vessel thrusters shall be assessed and
proper controls to minimize such risk shall be put in place.
3.3 RETURN OF MATERIALS

At the completion of the job, the Contractor shall load all surplus pipe, material, and fittings
that are the Principal's property and transport the surplus material to a location designated
by the Principal. The Contractor shall unload all surplus material at the designated location.
All returned materials and equipment shall be cleaned. All returned pipe shall have the
ends squared or bevelled with all burrs removed, and in approximately 12 m (39.4 ft)
lengths, unless otherwise agreed to by the Principal.
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4. PIPELINE CONSTRUCTION
4.1 ATMOSPHERIC WELDING AND NDE

All atmospheric welding and non destructive examination (NDE) of pipelines, flowlines,
risers including temporary welds and associated appurtenances (including but not limited to
spooling lead/tail strings, PLETs, valve assemblies, etc.) shall be in compliance with
DEP 37.81.40.31–Gen.
NOTE: The Principal may specify the use of DEP 61.40.20.30-Gen. instead of DEP 37.81.40.31-Gen. in the
list of Project Specifications.
4.2 FIELD JOINT COATING

All field joint coating shall be in accordance with the Principal’s project specifications for
field joint coatings. The Contractor shall demonstrate the compatibility of the proposed field
joint coating system with the parent coating for the proposed installation method. All
qualification testing to confirm the compatibility of the Contractor’s proposed field joint
coating system shall be undertaken at no additional cost to the Principal and be in
accordance with the Principal’s specifications for qualification of insulation coatings.
4.3 CATHODIC PROTECTION SYSTEMS

Sacrificial anodes shall be installed and commissioned in accordance with
DEP 30.10.73.32-Gen. and DEP 37.81.20.31-Gen.
4.4 MARINE PAINTING

Any appurtenances provided by the Contractor that are part of the Work shall be painted in
accordance with the Principal’s project specification for painting of offshore pipeline
components.
4.5 ALLOWABLE STRESSES AND STRAINS DURING CONSTRUCTION

Pipe shall be handled during coating, storage, shipping (including loading and off-loading),
upending, and welding so that the bending strain during any of these operations does not
exceed 0.0010. This requirement applies to single pipe joints, multi-joints and pipe stalks
fabricated for reeling.
The pipeline tension shall be maintained so that when installing, abandoning, or recovering
pipe, the maximum static bending strain in the sag bend of the suspended pipe span does
not exceed 0.0015 at all times. Total combined dynamic and static bending strain shall not
exceed 0.0017 for the maximum anticipated weather conditions. The Principal will consider
deviations from the sag bend bending strain limitations for singular instances where such
deviation may facilitate installation. One such instance may be lowering of a steel
centenary riser (SCR) just prior to transfer to the receiving host facility. A change request
needs to contain adequate analysis to show why the change is of benefit and that there is
no adverse impact on the pipe or appurtenances. The curvature of the pipelay stinger shall
be designed and vessel position shall be optimized to minimize bending strains and fatigue
damage to the pipe end during pipelay, abandonment, or recovery operations. Static
bending strains of pipe on the stinger and ramp shall not exceed 0.0020 except that
bending strains forward of the NDE station shall remain below 0.00075. Total combined
static and dynamic bending strain for pipe on the stinger shall not exceed 0.0025 for the
maximum anticipated weather conditions.
The Contractor shall be capable of dealing safely with accidentally flooded pipe. As a
minimum, the Contractor shall be capable of safely abandoning accidentally flooded pipe,
without overloading any of the pipelay equipment.
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A proposal for maximum bending strain in pipe of up to 0.0035 while on the stinger can be
proposed by the Contractor for the Principal’s approval. The Contractor shall include in the
proposal adequate evidence that:
a. There is no significant change in size to “as-welded” defects
b. Residual strains are less than or equal to 0.002
c. Factor of safety against collapse is preserved (no excessive permanent out-of-
roundness)
d. Integrity of the coating system including field joints is maintained
e. Remaining ovality of pipe, as defined in API RP 1111 to be less than 0.5%.
f. Total axial strain (i.e., bending plus tension, including dynamics) at any of the welds
in the pipeline does not exceed 0.5%.
No concrete coated pipe shall be subjected to these higher strains, unless adequate
provisions are made to accommodate such strains.
If the Contractor is responsible for pipe weld engineering critical assessment (ECA), the
Contractor shall conduct the required finite element analysis (FEA) to determine strains in
welds adjacent to buckle arrestors, at transition joints, etc. to determine maximum strains in
such welds, and adjust the allowable weld defect acceptance criteria accordingly.
4.6 INSTALLATION ENGINEERING

The Contractor shall submit engineering calculations necessary to demonstrate that
pipeline installation operations and other construction that is part of the work can be safely
executed with the procedures and methods selected. This shall as a minimum include
static analyses of the suspended pipe span for nominal pipelay conditions and upset
conditions (DP drift off). The Contractor shall also consider fatigue of the upper end and
sagbend of the suspended pipe span under adverse weather conditions. The result of the
analyses shall be used to define limiting operating conditions and guidelines.
The Contractor shall use the results of the aforementioned analyses to develop a set of
easy to use graphs for use offshore by pipelay vessel operators and field engineers to allow
them to determine quickly if measured pipelay parameters are within allowable ranges or
require corrective action (i.e., change in vessel position, change in tension or ramp angle,
etc.). The Contractor shall also prepare a set of vessel watch circle graphs for the entire
route, which depicts maximum allowable vessel excursion under different operating
conditions (currents, waves and wind), such that allowable bending strains are not
exceeded and pipeline is installed within the specified right-of-way.
The Principal may elect to perform analyses similar to those performed by the Contractor.
The Contractor shall make the required input data, such as lay vessel response amplitude
operators (RAOs), available to the Principal for these comparison analyses. The results of
the analyses will be compared as a quality assurance step. A joint effort by the Contractor
and Principal shall be made to determine the reason for any significant differences. The
differences shall be resolved before the installation procedures are finalized.
The Contractor is responsible for the design, installation and ultimate removal of all
installation aids and rigging. Design for installation aids that will place a load on the
Principal’s existing structures shall be submitted for approval prior to submission of the
installation procedures. Upon completion of the installation activities, these aids shall be
removed by the Contractor and any damage to surfaces or coatings repaired with approved
procedures at the Contractor’s cost.
4.7 INSTALLATION MANUAL AND PROCEDURES

The Contractor shall submit an installation manual for the Principal’s approval. The
deadline for submittal of the draft installation manual shall be at least 90 days prior to the
start of the offshore work, unless specified otherwise. The Activity Specific Operation
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Guidelines (ASOG) and the AFC Installation Manual shall be provided at least 30 days prior
to the scheduled start of offshore work.
After approval by the Principal of the AFC Installation Manual, each subsequent revision to
the Installation Manual shall require approval of the Principal in writing. The Contractor shall
ensure that the AFC Installation Manual, and each revision thereof has been reviewed and
approved by the vessel captain and project superintendent prior to submittal to the
Principal. One (1) month prior to start of offshore work, the Contractor shall deliver to the
Principal one (1) hard copy and one (1) electronic copy of the AFC Installation Manual, with
current revisions. Prior to going offshore, Contractor shall supply four (4) copies of the AFC
Installation Manual shot down to 5½” x 8”, printed on both sides, and spiral bound. Prior to
going offshore, the Principal should have the most recent revision of the Installation Manual
in the above-mentioned formats. The Installation Manual shall contain at a minimum the
following detailed procedures and analysis:
a. Pipe transportation, transfer, storage, and tallying procedures with format for record.
Contractors who propose the use of semi-submersible vessels shall submit detailed
procedures for positioning cargo vessels alongside the vessel. These procedures
shall be submitted for Principal approval at least 45 days in advance of the start of
any pipe transportation, transfer, storage, and tallying operations.
b. Welding and non-destructive examination procedures. These procedures shall be
completed no later than 60 days prior to the start of mobilization or first construction
welding of pipe (if multiple jointing takes place prior to offshore work). Welder
qualification shall be completed no later than 30 days prior to scheduled start of
mobilization, or first construction welding of pipe whichever comes first. A welding
procedure and NDE procedure summary table shall be submitted four (4) months
prior to start of mobilization or first construction welding of pipe. Procedure
qualification includes successful completion of any reeling or fatigue testing
qualification.
c. Procedures for onshore multiple jointing operations, if part of the Work. These
procedures shall be completed no later than 60 days prior to first construction
welding of pipe.
d. Pipelay analysis results and procedures for pipelay tension control, operation, and
monitoring, and relative sequence of pipe joint welding, pipe joint pay out and vessel
movement. Copies of “computer analysis” for the Principal to review.
e. Installation of vortex induced vibration (VIV) suppression devices, if required (for
example, at the location of anticipated spans). Should VIV suppression make
contact with any pipelay equipment, such as stinger rollers, the Contractor shall
demonstrate by actual testing that this contact will not damage the VIV suppression
devices.
f. Pipeline crossing procedures.
g. Flowline initiation and termination procedures, including handling of all PLETs
(sleds) and manifolds and contingency procedures for recovery of a PLET (sled)
when the pipe is flooded.
h. Riser installation procedures, including installation of VIV suppression devices and
buoyancy and go-no-go philosophy.
i. Installation procedures for subsea hardware, including PLETs (sleds), manifolds,
jumpers, if part of the Scope of Work.
j. ROV operating procedures.
k. Vessel Positioning and Surveying Procedures. Procedures shall include detailed
vessel positioning procedures for each incremental water depth of 60 m (200 ft)
increments maximum.
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l. Abandonment and Recovery (A&R) procedures. The Contractor shall have a

qualified A&R winch operator on board at all times who is designated to operate the
A&R winch(es) and is thoroughly familiar with the working of the winch(es).
m. Procedures to deal with accidental flooding of the suspended pipe span.
n. Pipelay fatigue analyses during construction. As a minimum this shall include fatigue
analysis as specified in DEP 37.81.40.31-Gen. Unless otherwise specified by the
Principal, the allowable fatigue budget for weld fatigue damage during installation
shall not exceed 7.5% of the BS 7608-F2 curve on the outside diameter of the pipe,
with a safety factor of 5 (i.e. factored allowable fatigue damage is 1.5% of BS 7608-
F2).
o. Contingency procedure for dry or wet buckle recovery, including vessel stability
analysis in case of a suddenly released load (cable break or dropped pipeline),
stinger deballasting operations, tensioner operations, pipe cutting, dewatering, pig
stopping, lifting, recovery head installation and A&R cable handling.
p. Pipe transportation and movement of pipe from pipe supply barge to lay barge. In
the case of Reel-Lay pipelay installation method, include details of the pipe
assembly and spooling procedures.
q. Stinger installation, operation (including ballasting/deballasting if appropriate) and
monitoring procedures. Copies of any analysis performed to analyze stinger
ballasting/de-ballasting procedures shall be provided to the Principal for review.
r. Emergency response procedures including evacuation of injured or sick personnel,
and procedures for response to severe weather, including tropical storms.
t. Authority notification procedures for offshore incidents, such as spills.
s. Organization chart and list of contact telephone numbers, during and outside office
working hours, including pagers, cellular phones and E-mail addresses.
t. Management of Change procedures.
u. Diving procedures if applicable.
v. Design including drawings for A&R and initiation pull heads, riser transfer heads and
all associated rigging.
4.8 PIPELAY MONITORING

The Contractor shall have a pipe span parameters monitoring system, which satisfies the
requirements of this DEP. The Contractor shall conduct a detailed sensitivity analysis to
evaluate the impact of inaccuracies or temporary equipment failures of the pipeline
monitoring system and use this information to set the operating limits for pipelay within the
bending strain and right-of-way limitations set forth in this DEP.
The Contractor shall continuously monitor and record those aspects of pipe geometry that
are necessary to determine maximum bending strain in the sag bend, maximum in-plane
and out-of-plane bending strains near the top of the pipe, in-plane zero-moment departure
angle of the pipe, and out-of-plane top angle of the pipe, using the detailed Principal
approved procedures developed by the Contractor for this purpose. Recorded values shall
take into account the effects of currents and remain within previously determined limits or
the Contractor shall immediately inform the Principal and take remedial action. No internal
buckle detector shall be used.
In addition, the Contractor shall continuously monitor the pipe with at least two video
cameras with calibrated measuring screens in front of the lens, at suitable, Principal
approved, locations on the stinger as additional means to verify pipe integrity and as a
visual check of the amount of pipe departure from stinger centreline or last stinger roller.
The Contractor shall have at least one spare camera, umbilical, power supply, and monitor
on board and shall replace or repair defective equipment as soon as safe diving practice
allows. Umbilical shall be heavy duty type with urethane outer sheath and shall be
protected from damage due to wave action in the splash zone. Monitors and
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instrumentation readout shall be located near the DP control console. Separate monitors
shall be placed in the Principal’s inspection office.
The pipelay control tower shall be able to read and adjust tension and operate the brakes
on all tension machines. The amount of tension applied by each tension machine during
pipelay shall be monitored and continuously recorded on a calibrated chart recorder.
Unless this requirement is waived by the Principal, the Contractor shall monitor suspended
pipe during pipelay with either an ROV deployed from the pipelay vessel or from a separate
Contractor supplied ROV vessel.
The Contractor shall have on board the following supplemental environmental monitoring
systems:
a. Weather Radar to track movement of incoming squalls at a distance of at least
65 km (40 mi) away.
b. Current meter (S4 Interocean Systems or equivalent) with data acquisition system.
Current meter shall be run through the water column at least twice each day in
depths greater than 800 ft. Hard copy of data print-out shall be maintained for
review by the Principal.
c. Weather reports shall be obtained by the Contractor every 12 hours and the
Principal shall receive copy of these reports.
d. Vessel motions shall be monitored and continuously recorded using Motion
Response Units (MRUs). The Principal shall have unrestricted access to this data.
4.9 PRE-MOBILIZATION TESTS

4.9.1 General
Prior to mobilization of the Contractor’s installation spread, a pre-qualification program of all
major equipment items shall be undertaken in accordance with the requirements below.
The tests shall be undertaken in the presence of a Principal Representative and one-week
notice shall be given to the Principal prior to commencing the pre-qualification activities. A
pre-qualification schedule shall be submitted with a detailed description of all tests and
calibration exercises to be undertaken a minimum of 30 days prior to the start of
mobilization for the offshore work.
All deficiencies identified in the pre-qualification report shall be corrected to the Principal’s
satisfaction prior to start of mobilization. All tests and exercises to confirm the working
order of the Contractor’s major equipment items shall be undertaken at no additional cost to
the Principal.
The Contractor may incorporate some of the pre-qualification activities while performing
work on a previous project, however, except as noted below, any pipelay vessel equipment
test performed in excess of ten weeks prior to start of mobilization shall be deemed invalid
and shall be rerun at no additional cost to the Principal.
Some of the tests identified here may not be applicable to all work. Prior to award of the
Contract, the Contractor and Principal shall reach agreement on the specific tests to be
conducted.
4.9.2 Construction vessel major equipment readiness and pre-qualification
Pre-qualification of major equipment tests shall be performed onshore or at the dock prior
to the Principal’s approval for start of mobilization of the lay vessel. Should the Contractor
elect to perform pre-qualification tests in the field, the Principal shall not approve start of
mobilization of the lay vessel until all tests have been performed and repairs to equipment
undertaken as required. The Principal shall not entertain costs incurred for weather
downtime for any reason until start of mobilization of the lay vessel is approved.
4.9.2.1 Tensioner operation
The tensioners shall be verified to be in working order and to be operating in the full range
of tension values required for laying of the pipeline. The load readout shall be verified by
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inserting a piece of pipe in the tensioner and pulling against a calibrated load cell.
Deadband settings shall be 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. All tensioner pads shall be checked and their condition
noted.
4.9.2.2 Abandonment and Recovery (A&R) Systems
The A&R winch shall be tested and confirmed to be in good working order. The load
gauges and payout gauges shall be verified to be in working order and a calibration
certificate provided for calibration six (6) months prior to start of mobilization. A load test
shall be performed for a load 1.25 times the anticipated value required for the Work. With
respect to pipeline A&R, the Contractor agrees to have a qualified A&R winch operator on
board at all times, who is designated to operate the A&R winch and is thoroughly familiar
with the working of the winch.
If required in the Scope of Work, the Contractor shall load test the A&R system intended for
use. The load test is to verify that the intended A&R system is capable of completely
abandoning the pipeline in either the event of a planned abandonment and recovery or in
the event of severe weather or other problems that require pipeline abandonment. Each
and every separate A&R head shall be installed on a piece of test pipe and tested to at
least 1.25 times the maximum expected load (including dynamics).
4.9.2.3 Davits operation
If the Contractor plans to use davit winches for any reason, either for normal operations or
as a contingency measure, all davit winches shall be tested and confirmed in good working
order. For each davit winch, the load gauges and payout gauges shall be verified in
working order and calibration certificate provided for calibration six (6) months prior to start
of mobilization. If the Contractor decides not to conduct these tests and later wants to use
the davits, the Contractor shall then bear stand-by costs incurred during performance of
these tests.
4.9.2.4 Stinger operation
The stinger ballasting procedure shall be performed and all compartments shall be
completely flooded (individually) and evacuated with air in the Contractor’s yard or from the
stinger shack on the deck of the lay vessel. The pneumo gauges shall be confirmed to be
in working order and the depth readout shall be calibrated with the dead weight tester. The
position of the pneumo gauges on the stinger shall be verified. All stinger rollers shall be
checked and the condition noted and repaired as required. Rollers shall “roll” freely and
their condition for use is subject to the Principal’s approval.
4.9.2.5 Heli-Deck safety
The Contractor shall comply with the standards for Aircraft Operation as defined in the
HSSE Section of the Contract.
4.9.2.6 Pipe abandonment & recovery and buckle recovery system
The Contractor shall be responsible for providing suitable pipe abandonment and recovery
and buckle recovery systems for all diver depth and diverless work. The required tools
shall be provided at the Contractor’s expense and shall also be load tested at the
Contractor’s expense at a load no less than 1.25 times the anticipated maximum load
during recovery. Specific attention shall be paid in design of pipe lay down and recovery
heads to providing adequate safety for collapse. Where practical, such heads shall be
subjected to collapse test at 1.25 times the maximum external hydrostatic pressure. In
addition, the A&R heads shall be subjected to internal hydrostatic test pressure at a
pressure to be defined by the Principal, if any intermediate testing of the pipeline with A&R
head attached may be required.
4.9.2.7 DP system requirements
The Contractor shall comply with the requirements as defined in DEP 37.90.10.32-Gen.
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4.9.2.8 Mooring winches

If the Contractor plans to use an anchor moored construction vessel for any of his
operations, the Contractor shall demonstrate to the Principal that the mooring winches are
in good operating condition, have working load cells with proof of calibration within the past
six months and mooring wire inspection certificates. Pennant wires and mooring wires shall
be new, unless the Contractor has certified evidence that these wires are in good working
condition.
4.9.2.9 Other primary pull winches or chain jacks
Any other pull-in winches (e.g. for J-tube pull or other riser installation) and Chain Jacks for
riser installation, including ROV operated subsea winches, shall be tested and confirmed to
be in good working order. The load gauges and payout gauges shall be verified to be in
working order and a calibration certificate provided for calibration within six (6) months prior
to the start of mobilization. A load test shall be performed for a load 1.25 times the
anticipated value required for the Work. The Contractor shall provide documented evidence
of testing and inspection of the hydraulic power units prior to their use.
4.9.2.10 Lifting and hoisting operations
All lifting and hoisting operations shall be in compliance with the Principal’s HSSE
Specification for Lifting and Hoisting, OGP 376 and the Principal’s Life Saving Rules, in
particular Rule #7.
In accordance with the Life Saving Rule #7, personnel shall not walk under a suspended
load or be in close proximity to the load without the Principal’s approval. Any
circumstances where personnel are required to be under the load or in close proximity
should be identified in the HSSE Plan. A hazard assessment, attended by both the
Contractor and Principal, shall be performed to ensure the task is necessary and the risk is
as low as reasonably practical, before the Work is executed. The Contractor shall be
responsible for any delays, caused by the Contractor, that result from approval of such
activities.
In principle, activities such as J-lay, reel lay with inclined ramp and attachment of a PLET in
the near-vertical position are categorized as lifting and hoisting operations. For J-lay and
reel lay in particular, controls and procedures shall be in place to preclude inadvertent
release of tensioners and pipe clamps that could result in dropping the pipe. FMEAs may
be required, including demonstration of follow up on action items from the FMEA as part of
these required controls.
4.9.3 Performance test during mobilization
Mobilization of the offshore construction spread shall not be deemed complete until at least
the following systems tests have been conducted successfully:
a. Complete calibration and proof of stability of all survey systems.
b. For DP vessels, as part of the checking routine, the survey system shall be
shutdown and restarted after one minute with the DP system operating to check
the “last position recall” tracking system.
c. Complete calibration and operational readiness test of the pipelay monitoring
system.
d. Demonstration to the Principal that all equipment to handle response to
emergencies (drive-off, etc) is in-place and working properly.
e. A report shall be prepared by the Contractor of all corrective action items
identified during the Performance Test. Those items requiring immediate
correction shall be corrected prior to commencing pipelay, while the Contractor
shall develop a timetable for implementing the remaining action items.
For DP vessels only, three (3) hour station keeping tests of the DP pipelay vessel shall be
performed near the commencement site for pipelay. A complete check shall be made of
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the DP system to ensure proper functioning of all elements critical to DP control. At a

minimum these tests shall include the following:
a. Simulated failure of redundant systems; including thruster azimuth and pitch
feedback, and survey computers.
b. Tests of automatic load shedding and other anti-blackout provisions, and the
ability of the power management system to add and subtract on-line generators
and thrusters in a timely basis.
c. Verification that power back-up batteries (uninterrupted power supply [UPS]
systems) are in good condition and adequately cooled, and that sufficient
AC/cooling is provided to the DP system electronic components.
d. Any supplemental requirements as defined in DEP 37.90.10.32-Gen. for
dynamically positioned vessels.
If work is required within the 500 m (1640 ft) zone of the drill rig or offshore facility,
additional proximity controls may be required. The Contractor should identify all
circumstances where work may be required within 500 m (1640 ft) to allow sufficient time
for the Contractor’s procurement and installation of additional proximity control equipment.
4.10 REELED FLOWLINES AND PIPELINES

For pipe that will be installed by reeling, the default approach to establish allowable bending
strain shall meet the requirements of API RP 1111, Section 4.3.2.2, with a safety factor
f1 = 1.5.
The following alternative method may be used to establish design allowable bending strain
edab in compression:
D/t edab
D/t < 15 0.5 t/D
15 < D/t < 20 1.1 t/D - 0.04
20 < D/t < 30 0.5 t/D - 0.01
The following equation shall then be satisfied:

Dpipe/(Dreel + Dpipe) x SAF < edab
Where:
Dpipe = steel pipe outside diameter
Dreel = minimum reel diameter (or twice the radius of the aligner, whichever value is
smaller).
SAF = a strain amplification factor to account for strain amplification at welds.
The SAF is defined as the ratio of the maximum local axial strain as measured over a gage
length of Dpipe/2 divided by the nominal strain due to reeling. The SAF accounts for
mismatch in pipe properties, and high-low or eccentricity at the welds. The minimum
acceptable SAF is equal to 1.5, unless the Contractor can demonstrate by means of strain
gauged reeling tests and/or detailed FEA, that the value for the SAF should be lower Care
should also be taken that the minimum back tension used for spooling analysis is indeed
maintained while spooling and unspooling the pipe. The Contractor should note the
supplementary requirements for full scale testing of reeled pipe sample as specified in
DEP 37.81.40.31-Gen. for welding of deepwater pipelines.
The Contractor shall also demonstrate by FEA analysis that the allowable bending strain
during reeling is not exceeded for special conditions, such as transition joints, weld-in
buckle arrestors and bulkheads.
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The Contractor shall demonstrate that remaining ovality in the pipe, as defined in
API RP 1111, after the pipe departs the pipelay vessel does not exceed 0.5 %, unless the
Contractor demonstrates that a higher value, but no more than 1 %, does not result in a
collapse performance in the sag bend that does not meet API RP 1111 requirements, with
a bending strain of 0.5 %.
Strain amplification at the welds, in particular at the transition from base metal to weld shall
also be considered for the weld ECA to establish allowable defect sizes. The maximum
allowable tensile strain, including the effect of strain amplification, shall not exceed 3 % for
reeled welds or the maximum strain value used for the weld ECA, whichever is less.
Should the Principal conduct the weld ECA, the Contractor shall provide the requisite
information of maximum weld strains to the Principal at the earliest opportunity, and keep
the Principal informed of any significant changes as a result of more detailed analyses or
changing conditions. Allowable weld defect sizes can be strongly influenced by the
maximum strain at the welds.
4.11 BOLTED CONNECTIONS

If supplied by Contractor, bolting materials shall comply with DEP 39.01.10.12-Gen.
Note: The preferred materials for standard applications are ASTM A193/A193M-B7 and
ASTM A194/A194M-2H for non-sour service conditions, and ASTM A193/A193M-B7M and
ASTM A194/A194M-2HM for sour service conditions. For special applications, e.g. low temperature,
other materials may be required, in particular ASTM A320/A320M L7 bolts and and A194 Grade 4
nuts. This is of particular importance for subsea manifolds and other piping subjected to cold
temperatures during well start-up.
Amendment A01
Fastener coating shall comply with DEP 30.48.00.32-Gen. For bolts in subsea use on
flanges or other pressure containing connections, the following coatings are acceptable:
• Ceramic-Aluminum filled coatings (e.g. Sermagard® 1105/1280)
• Zinc electroplated as per ISO 2081 or equivalent ASTM standard
• Hot dip or mechanically galvanized.
Bolts coated with a fluorocarbon coating only are not acceptable for use subsea.
Amendment A01
For submerged service where cathodic protection is applied to the bolts, if bolt end caps or
flange protectors are used, the design shall prevent shielding of bolts from the cathodic
protection. The flange mating surfaces shall be bare to ensure electrical continuity.
An electrical contact between the bolt and the flange connector shall be designed to
achieve protection by the remote sacrificial anodes (electrical contact can be established
strapping or by using a serrated washer).
For low alloy bolts on a bare flange of a high alloy material (e.g., duplex stainless steel) the
current demand will increase and may reduce the ability to adequately polarise the bolt in
crevices
NOTE: Circular September 2012: added reference to new DEP for coating of Fasteners
DEP 30.48.00.32_Gen and provided additional important requirement regarding electrical contact
between flange and bolts.
Bolts exposed to the marine environment in the splash zone cannot be effectively
cathodically protected. Unless otherwise specified by Principal, Alloy 625 bolts, specified to
UNS 06625, shall be used on both pipe flanges and piping clamps in the splashzone. Use
of flanges in the splash zone shall be avoided wherever practical.
Bolt tightening of flanges shall be either by hydraulic torque wrench or hydraulic bolt
tensioning. Hydraulic bolt tensioning equipment shall be used to make flanged connections
as follows:
• for all subsea flanged connections;
• for bolt diameters ≥ 50 mm regardless of pressure;
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• for bolt diameters ≥ 38 mm for pressures PN 250 (ANSI 1500) and above;
• other critical applications, as specified by Principal.
The bolt tension shall be calculated on the following basis:
a. the bolt tension shall not cause a stress in the bolt greater than 50% SMYS;
b. the relaxation of the bolt is a function of the method of tensioning and the coating on
the bolt;
c. the bolt tension shall not lead to excessive yielding of the gasket;
d. the bolt tension shall be sufficient to ensure the gasket remains seated under the
worst combination of tension, bending and bolt relaxation.
4.12 PULL-TUBE RISER INSTALLATION

4.12.1 Monitoring of forces
Adequate hydraulically powered winch and cable shall be used to retrieve messenger
cable. For safety reasons, the tension force in the cable at the winch shall be monitored.
Tensile forces in the pulling cable shall be monitored and continuously recorded on a
calibrated chart recorder utilizing a load cell complete with calibration and certification
papers. The pulling induced loads shall not exceed maximum force allowed for the pull
tube, due to structural support limitations.
4.12.2 Pulling location
The pulling location shall not allow the pull cable to touch or rub against any member or
structure of the supporting hull or any other items with the exception of dedicated cable
sheaves. Pulling cable directions/angles shall stay within the range defined based on
installation engineering of detailed pulling procedures, and structural support and clearance
limitations. The location of all sheaves and stringing of cable shall be reviewed and
approved by the Principal.
4.12.3 Above-water assemblies
All above-water assemblies that are part of the Work shall be fabricated and assembled,
and painted in accordance with DEP 37.81.40.30-Gen.
4.12.4 Above water isolating joint
An electrical isolating joint, if required, shall be checked for electrical isolation with an
ohmmeter or other Principal approved device. The isolating joint shall meet the
requirements of DEP 31.40.21.31-Gen. The isolating joint shall be free of any electrical
short at the completion of the installation. The resistance value across the isolating joint
shall be > 1MΩ. . All records of the isolating joint tests shall be provided to the Principal.
4.13 CONVENTIONAL RISER INSTALLATION

4.13.1 Lowering of riser
While aligning and welding joints of riser pipe there shall be constant tension applied to the
pipeline to avoid excessive strains being applied to the pipe (in excess of 0.0010 inch/inch).
4.13.2 Temporary support during installation
During installation of a conventional riser any shop bend shall be supported by a temporary
brace to minimize concentrated stresses at the elbow. After the riser is clamped to a
permanent location the temporary brace shall be removed.
4.13.3 Above water and underwater valve assemblies, clamps and riser guards
All above and below water assemblies, such as flanges, valve assemblies, valve guards,
shall be fabricated and assembled, and painted in accordance with DEP 37.81.40.31-Gen.
If design of the riser and/or riser clamps is part of the Contractor’s scope of work, the
design shall meet the requirements of DEP 31.40.10.10-Gen.
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Pre-fabricated assemblies shall be hydrostatically tested to the minimum requirements as

per DEP 31.40.40.38-Gen. The Contractor shall not use intermediate flanges in the vertical
portion of the riser. .
4.13.5 Above water electrical isolating joint
Refer to (4.12.4) of this DEP.
4.14 INITIATION FROM EXITING PLATFORMS

Detailed procedures for initiation from an existing platform shall be subject to the Principal’s
approval and shall include the following:
a. Proposed initiation rigging;
b. Calculated forces transmitted to the platform;
c. Lay vessel position during the initiation phase and until pipe is on bottom.
4.15 INSTALLATION OF DEEPWATER RISERS

4.15.1 Application
This section applies to installation of all suspended deepwater risers, including SCRs,
Shaped and Lazy Wave SCRs as well as flexible risers.
4.15.2 Rigging
All rigging, except for winches, used by the Contractor to install deepwater risers shall be
new. All rigging shall be sized to handle a flooded riser with safety factors to be reviewed
and approved by the Principal. Procedures shall identify all rigging pieces by size. Prior to
use of any winches, tests shall be conducted to verify that the winches can safely handle
the maximum load, including the potential for side loading.
Unless otherwise approved by the Principal, all rigging shall be designed for transfer of a
flooded riser. A partial list of equipment is as follows:
• Weld-on A&R heads
• Transfer pull-head
• Wire rope
• Padeye handling flanges
• Shackles
• Master links
• Spelter sockets
• Hooks
• Slings
• Sheaves
4.15.3 Supplemental buoyancy installation
Some risers require installation of supplemental buoyancy (so-called Lazy Wave Risers, or
Shaped Steel Catenary Risers). If such buoyancy is required, the Contractor shall develop
procedures and arrange the required equipment to install the buoyancy without damage to
the buoyancy.
4.15.4 VIV suppression installation
The Contractor shall develop procedures for installation of VIV suppression in accordance
with the Manufacturer’s specifications and install the same without causing damage to the
VIV suppression devices. The Contractor shall store and transport VIV suppression devices
in such a fashion that they will not distort from high temperature or other causes.
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4.15.5 Riser transfer system

All SCRs shall be transferred in second end mode.
The completed riser shall be transferred to the host structure. In general, the riser shall be
transferred using equipment installed on the host. Once the riser tension has been
transferred to the host based equipment, the riser shall be raised to the appropriate
elevation to allow installation into the riser support structure. Assist pull-in winches will be
required to pull the riser laterally to position the flexible-joint or stress-joint over and/or into
its support structure.
The riser transfer or pull head shall be designed to allow flooding of the riser/flowline or
venting of air if the pipeline or flowline is flooded from the subsea end. Any hose that is to
be used to aid in flooding or venting shall be tested in a pressure chamber to prove its
collapse resistance, even if the hose is considered to be of a “non-collapsible” design.
4.15.6 Riser length and hang-off angle determination
The Contractor is required to develop procedures to ensure that the final riser in-plane and
out-of-plane inclinations are less than 0.5 deg from the nominal specified angle. The
calculated length is to be reviewed by the Principal’s representative. Riser joints are to be
plainly marked with their length to permit confirmation of as-built riser length by ROV
surveillance.
To aid in accurately determining the required length of each riser, prior to transfer, the
Contractor shall be required to install and calibrate a suitable subsea Acoustic Positioning
array, unless this requirement is specifically waived by the Principal. Interrogation
equipment shall be integrated on the installation vessel as well as on a separate ROV /
survey vessel, if used during riser hand-over. The pipelay vessel shall be equipped with an
ROV that can be lowered with a transducer to interrogate the transponders, in addition to
interrogation with a hydrophone-deployed transducer on the survey vessel. As a check on
the information provided by the acoustic positioning system, it shall conduct the sensitivity
analyses to determine riser length based on distance between the pipelay vessel and host
and catenary riser configuration under different current conditions. The distance between
the pipelay vessel and host, determined with the surface positioning system, shall be
verified with an electronic distance measurement (EDM) unit or Artemis or other approved
direct distance measurement system.
A Long Baseline Medium Frequency Acoustic Transponder Array may be deployed and
operational on the seafloor under the host. If this is the case, the riser installation
transponder array shall be tied into this array if at all practical.
The Riser Cut-to-Length procedure, including a sample calculation, shall be submitted to
the Principal with the installation procedures at least 60 days prior to mobilization.
After installation, the riser angle shall be measured by the Contractor using procedures and
equipment approved by the Principal.
4.15.7 Monitoring during riser transfer
An ROV, which has at least two video cameras available and is operational prior to starting
the riser transfer operation, shall be in place to observe all subsurface rigging transfers.
The transfer shall not be deemed to be complete until the performance of a satisfactory as-
installed full height/length ROV survey of the riser.
During riser installation, current profiles shall be measured at least every 4 hours,
installation procedures shall be amended accordingly and shall account for significant
changes in currents.
4.15.8 Electrical isolation/continuity check
Subsea flowlines or export lines which employ a below water flexible-joint for termination
shall be checked for electrical isolation/continuity. Flex elements by their design can
provide either electrical continuity or isolation. Flex elements associated with subsea
flowlines, which typically employ an internal steel bellows, are designed to be electrically
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continuous, and electrical continuity shall be verified by taking potential measurements on

either side of the flex element using divers or an ROV equipped with a direct contact type
silver/silver chloride reference electrode (e.g. InterResources Inc. Deep-C-Meter, Polatrak
Model ROV II, or equivalent).
Flexible joints associated with export pipelines, which typically do not incorporate a steel
bellows, provide electrical isolation. Electrical isolation of these systems shall be verified by
taking potential measurements on either side of the flex element using divers or an ROV
equipped with a direct contact type reference electrode probe as referenced above.
If required by the Principal, similar continuity checks may need to be executed when stress
joints are used.
4.16 FLEXIBLE PIPE INSTALLATION

To the extent applicable, installation of flexible pipe shall be in accordance with this DEP.
In addition, handling and installation shall be in accordance with requirements in
DEP 37.81.40.32-Gen.
4.17 PIPE-IN-PIPE INSTALLATION

The Contractor shall develop the following supplemental detailed procedures for the
offshore installation of pipe-in-pipe flowlines and risers:
a. Field joint installation procedures with an emphasis on the method used to prevent
damaging of the insulation material on the inner pipe when welding the outer pipe,
including measures to prevent accidentally setting the foam on fire;
b. Bulkhead installation procedures including external insulation installation;
c. Step-by-step sequence drawings for pipe-in-pipe installation;
d. Abandonment and recovery procedures with an emphasis on the method to be used
to keep the annulus dry during these procedures (i.e. clamp vs. weld on laydown
head);
e. Method by which adequate shear transfer between inner and outer pipe is achieved
if the “sliding” pipe-in-pipe concept is used.
4.18 ELECTRICALLY HEATED PIPE

Electrically heated pipe, if part of the Work, shall be subjected to a high voltage qualification
test before the pipe joint is welded into the pipe string. A high voltage pulse measurement
shall also be performed after the pipe joint has been welded into the pipe string. Any joints
that fail the electrical heating continuity test shall be cut out and removed from the pipeline.
4.19 FLOWLINE SLED (PLET) INSTALLATION

4.19.1 General
The following sections define requirements for initiating a flowline at the PLET (sled). A
flowline sled will typically have an upward looking hub and will be placed on the seafloor
18–30 m (60-100 ft) from the subsea infrastructure, such as manifold, tree, or another
PLET (sled), within a specified positioning accuracy. A flowline jumper will be installed to
connect the PLET (sled) to the infrastructure. Initiation may be required with a drill rig or
host on location, preventing the use of an offset initiation pile or anchor. The Contractor
shall coordinate with the Principal to develop procedures (including contingency
procedures) with and without a drill rig/host on location.
4.19.2 Installation requirements
The following requirements shall apply:
A detailed safe work plan shall be developed and reviewed by the Principal prior to
commencing any work. Of particular importance is the safety of personnel that are involved
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with the sled installation, especially if work needs to be conducted while the sled is
suspended in the pipe string. See also (4.9.2.10).
a. When the lay vessel enters the 500 m (1640 ft) zone of the drill rig or host, a formal
DP system check shall be completed. Under no circumstance shall the installation
vessel come closer to the rig than the distance agreed to in the procedures.
b. Detailed rigging analysis and load testing shall be performed for the pull-in rigging
prior to use.
c. Contingency procedures shall be developed for abnormal weather during the
initiation process (i.e. how to abandon if pipe string has not reached seafloor).
d. The entire pull-in procedure shall be monitored via ROV with remote video screens
available on the ROV vessel, lay vessel, and drill rig.
e. Appropriate acoustic array, transponders, and inclinometers shall be installed to
ensure accurate positioning of the PLET (sled).
f. Where PLET (sled) rotation is a concern (i.e. for any installation method that
creates torque in the suspended pipe span), the Contractor shall use appropriate
measures, including use of supplemental buoyancy, to ensure that the PLET (sled)
lands within specified tolerances on the seabed and shall develop contingency
procedures to correct sled attitude should the sled land outside tolerances.
g. A dropped objects assessment shall be made and in general, the Contractor shall
maintain a safe stand-off distance from existing subsea equipment during PLET
(sled) or manifold lowering, and only approach the subsea equipment during the
latter stage of lowering, to minimize the risk of dropped objects onto the subsea
equipment. Supply barge offloading over existing subsea equipment shall be
minimized to the extent practical. As a general rule of thumb, a safe stand-off
distance can assumed to be the water depth multiplied by the tangent of 15 deg.
h. Any onshore piping connections that can be made by welding shall be welded
connections. The Contractor shall assume in the bid proposal that all pressure
pipe connections offshore shall also be welded connections. Should the Contractor
wish to propose other type connections, such as flanged or Grayloc® type
connections offshore, the Contractor shall demonstrate for Principal approval that
making such connections rather than welded connections offshore will lower overall
HSSE risk and that they are suitable for cyclic loading during operating conditions.
If this cannot be demonstrated, welded connections shall be used offshore. The
metal seal selection shall comply with the Manufacturer's/Supplier’s
recommendations and be subject to the Principal’s approval and the FAT shall
include an external seal test at actual field hydrostatic pressure conditions.
Evidence shall be presented with such a proposal that the seal has been qualified
for project water depth and pressures.
i. Unless specified otherwise on the AFC Drawings or in the Scope of Work, the
default maximum allowable PLET (sled) installation tolerances shall be as specified
in DEP 31.40.11.32-Gen. for as-built survey and positioning.
4.20 UTILITY AND PIPELINE CROSSINGS

Crossing of other pipelines and umbilicals shall be executed in accordance with
DEP 37.81.41.35-Gen., unless otherwise specified in the Project Specifications.
4.21 TRENCHING
4.21.1 Depth
Trenching is required in United States waters in water depths of 60 m (200 ft) or less. The
top of the pipe shall be lowered to a minimum of 1 m (3 ft) below the seabed for the entire
length of the pipeline located in a water depth of less than 60 m (200 ft). If additional depth
is required, it will be indicated on the AFC drawings.
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4.21.2 Pipelines and utility line crossings

It is the Contractor's responsibility to actually locate all existing pipelines and cables that
will be crossed by the Principal’s new pipeline. Before the trenching machine reaches a
position closer than 90 m (300 ft) to the coordinates of the existing pipelines or cables as
designated on the alignment sheets, the Contractor's divers shall locate and tie buoys
around the pipelines or cables to clearly indicate their location.
4.22 ANCHORING OPERATIONS

Detailed anchoring and anchor movement procedures shall be submitted for the
Contractor’s vessels that use anchors for positioning. In congested areas and for any
operations near platforms, the Contractor shall develop “Safe Anchoring” Drawings that
identify the areas where anchors can be placed safely. The drawings shall include “no
anchoring zones” where regulations prohibit placement of anchors. The following rules
apply, unless specifically approved otherwise by the Principal:
a. Anchors that must cross any existing pipelines or umbilical shall be placed no
closer than 300 m (1000 ft) to the pipeline or umbilical.
b. No anchor shall be placed closer than 150 m (500 ft) to a pipeline or other seabed
appurtenance.
c. The Contractor shall demonstrate that there is adequate clearance between
platform and anchor lines when anchoring adjacent to platforms. The minimum
distance between any portion of the platform and an anchor line shall be 15 m.
(50 ft).
d. The Contractor shall demonstrate by analysis that the pipelay vessel can maintain
pipeline right of way (ROW) heading and station under all working and standby
conditions with the pipe on the stinger and at least one anchor missing. The
Contractor shall also demonstrate that the pipelay vessel can maintain heading and
position with one missing anchor and one or two anchors being moved (depending
on the number of working anchor handling tugs) under all expected working
conditions.
e. The Contractor shall demonstrate by analysis what the maximum expected
environment is in which the construction vessel can remain on station for both a
specified heading and optimum heading.
f. Anchors shall be lifted to approximately half the water depth before moving the
anchor laterally.
g. The Contractor shall conduct mooring analysis for each of three relevant weather
headings (i.e. head quarter, beam, and stern quarter), as well as for moderate or
poor weather conditions. The analysis shall be performed using a maximum of
2 mTon vertical force at each anchor. The Contractor shall also assume that one
anchor is not in service in the direction of the prevailing sea and shall compute the
minimum allowable “wire out” on the remaining anchors while staying within the
2 MTon maximum vertical force.
4.23 SURVEY AND POSITIONING

Pipelay survey, positioning and as-built reporting shall be in accordance with
DEP 31.40.11.32-Gen.
4.24 REMOTE COMMUNICATIONS WITH PLATFORMS

The Contractor shall provide adequate and redundant means for remotely communicating
with their personnel performing work on platforms. At least one radio shall be provided for
each elevation of a platform at which work may be carried out simultaneously with work on
another elevation of the same platform.
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4.25 LIFTS AND LOWERING OF EQUIPMENT

Lowering of subsea equipment through the water surface can cause upward directed forces
(slamming and buoyancy loads) that can cause the lift line to go slack. Once submerged,
crane tip movement as a result of vessel motions can also cause inertia and drag forces on
the equipment that may exceed the static submerged weight, especially if large surface
areas (e.g. mud mats) are exposed to these types of forces. Snap loads in the lowering
line as a result of slacking can reach multiples of the static loads. The Contractor shall
consider such loads and design rigging with adequate factors of safety for such loads, as
well as minimize the potential for snap loading by appropriate procedures and consideration
of sea states for workability. Det Norske Veritas (DNV) Rules for Planning and Execution of
Marine Operations provide guidelines for determining the magnitude of slamming and snap
loads.
Under certain conditions, when equipment, such as templates or jumpers, are lowered in
very deep water, system resonance may occur, even in moderate sea states, because the
natural period of the lowering cable and subsea equipment system falls within the prevailing
sea state wave period. This may amplify vertical movement of the equipment, which shall
be considered for subsea landing, and also increase system loads. This potential for
operating near the system’s resonance period shall be considered by the Contractor when
the Contractor develops lifting and lowering procedures.
Adequate dynamic amplification factor shall be included in the design for lifting equipment,
including toolboxes and storage containers from supply vessels or barges. Sudden relative
movement of the supply vessel and construction vessel may cause dynamic load
amplification in the lift line of at least twice the static load, and a factor two shall be the
minimum amplification factor to be used. The Contractor shall consider this in the design of
rigging.
4.26 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR HSSE

The Contractor shall comply as a minimum with the HSSE requirements specified
elsewhere in the Contract.
4.27 DEMOBILIZATION
Upon demobilization from the field, all surplus materials shall be handled in accordance
with (3.3). All temporary equipment and materials, including installation aids, utilized for
installation shall be removed by the Contractor. Where removal damages the permanent
facility’s coating system, it shall be repaired at the Contractor’s cost.
5. SUBSEA HOT-TAP CONNECTIONS

Subsea hot taps, if part of the Scope of Work, shall be executed in accordance with
DEP 31.38.60.10-Gen.
6. HYDROSTATIC PRESSURE TESTING AND PRE-COMMISSIONING

Hydrostatic pressure testing shall be executed in accordance with DEP 31.40.40.38-Gen.
Pre-commissioning shall be carried out in accordance with h DEP 31.40.50.30-Gen. and
the project specific requirements stated in the Scope of Work.
7. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR REMOTE OPERATED VEHICLE (ROV) OPERATIONS

ROV(s) shall be capable of being deployed from the pipelay vessel, or support vessel.
Unless otherwise stated by the Principal, the Contractor shall provide ROV support for all
Work for all depths of Work where the Contractor is not specifically providing diving
support.
The ROV system provided shall be in conformance with DEP 37.81.42.34-Gen.
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8. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR DIVING OPERATIONS

All Diving operations shall be conducted in accordance with the requirements of the
Principal’s project diving standards.
9. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR DYNAMICALLY POSITIONED (DP) VESSELS
9.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

All DP construction vessels, and construction support vessels, such as jumper installation
and ROV support vessels, shall comply with the requirements of DEP 37.90.10.32-Gen.
DP pipelay vessels shall as a minimum meet the requirements of DP Class 2. The
Contractor shall clearly identify in the bid the classification of the vessels and any
exceptions that the Contractor may propose to the requirements. The Principal may
perform a pre-hire verification that includes review of specific documentation.
Experience records of DP operators are to be provided to the Principal. The Contractor
shall also meet the following additional requirements:
a. The Contractor shall provide the Principal with vessel station keeping details (thrust
requirements and positioning system requirements, including coordination of pipe
lowering and vessel move-up). The Contractor shall establish limiting environmental
criteria for the performance of the Work. Unless specifically approved otherwise by
the Principal, all DP vessels that execute any part of the Work shall be capable of
maintaining heading and position and execute the Work in Loop or Eddy Currents no
less than 2 knots. Any downtime incurred in such currents less than 2 knots is for the
Contractor’s account.
b. Emergency procedures shall be developed that will be followed in case of mishap or
failure in the DP system, resulting generally in loss of vessel position. Emergency
procedures shall include provision for handling these critical events to minimize the
risk of damage to the pipe or pipelay system, and shall include emergency A&R
procedures, and a back-up system for power to vital components of the pipelay
system.
c. The Contractor shall provide a bimonthly report of DP system component failures,
including those that do not result in a loss of position, with an explanation of the cause
of the problem and the corrective action taken to prevent the failure in the future for
the proposed pipelay vessel. The Contractor shall begin providing the bimonthly report
immediately after award of the Contract. During pipelay, the Contractor shall keep the
Principal apprised of all unusual DP conditions, including times when thrusters are
taken offline.
d. The Contractor shall develop and use procedures for attaching and releasing of
supply barge or vessel mooring lines in such a fashion that risk of sucking such lines
into the vessel’s DP thrusters is minimized
9.2 PERFORMANCE TESTS DURING MOBILIZATION

Refer to (4.9.3) of this DEP for requirements.
10. AS-BUILT DOCUMENTATION

The Principal will generally define as-built documentation deliverables in the Scope of
Work. As a minimum, the following documentation shall be delivered upon completion of
the Work, both in hard copy as well as in agreed upon electronic format:
• Copy of all procedures
• Daily reports
• Record of all MOCs, including register
• As-built survey deliverables in accordance with DEP 31.40.11.32-Gen.
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• Completed as-built pipe tally with joint numbers and weld numbers clearly identified
• All applicable inspection records, including weld NDE records
• Originals of all hydrostatic test records
• Welding procedure and welder qualification records
• Contractor to provide Principal with a disk with JSA, MOC, etc. data
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11. REFERENCES
In this DEP, reference is made to the following publications:
NOTES: 1. Unless specifically designated by date, the latest edition of each publication shall be used,
together with any amendments/supplements/revisions thereto.
2. The DEPs and most referenced external standards are available to Shell staff on the SWW (Shell
Wide Web) at http://sww.shell.com/standards/.
Amendment A01
SHELL STANDARDS
Cathodic protection systems for subsea pipelines and hardware DEP 30.10.73.32-Gen.
(amendments/Supplements to ANSI/NACE SP0607-2007/ISO
15589-2)
Coating of fasteners DEP 30.48.00.32-Gen
Hot-tapping on pipelines, piping and equipment DEP 31.38.60.10-Gen.
Riser design DEP 31.40.10.10-Gen.
Pipelay survey, positioning and as-built reportings offshore DEP 31.40.11.32-Gen.
pipelines
Pipeline isolating joints (amendments/supplements to ISO 15590-2) DEP 31.40.21.31-Gen.
Hydrostatic pressure testing of new pipelines DEP 31.40.40.38-Gen.
Precommissioning of pipelines DEP 31.40.50.30-Gen.
Vessel integrity, marine systems - Requirements for selection and DEP 35.00.00.10-Gen
operation of vessels (endorsement of DNV RP-H104)
Galvanic anodes for marine structures and pipelines – Specification DEP 37.81.20.31-Gen.
and qualification – Modifications to ISO 15589-2
Deepwater syntactic foam for flowlines DEP 37.81.40.30-Gen.
Welding of deepwater pipelines, flowlines, and steel catenary risers DEP 37.81.40.31-Gen.
(amendments/ supplements to API 1104)
Automated Ultrasonic Inspection (AUT) of girth welds for carbon DEP 37.81.40.32-Gen.
steel pipelines, flowlines and catenary risers
Onshore fabrication of deepwater pipelines, flowlines, risers and DEP 37.81.41.30-Gen.
their appurtenances
Offshore pipeline and umbilical/cable crossings DEP 37.81.41.35-Gen.
ROV operations for work-class vehicles DEP 37.81.42.34-Gen.
Dynamically positioned (DP) vessels for construction, DEP 37.90.10.32-Gen.
drilling/completions/well intervention activities - Selection and
operation
Selection of materials for life cycle performance (upstream DEP 39.01.10.12-Gen
facilities) - Equipment
Welding of pipelines and related facilities DEP 61.40.20.30-Gen.
(amendments/supplements to ISO 13847:2000)
AMERICAN STANDARDS
Design, construction, operation, and maintenance of offshore API RP 1111
hydrocarbon pipelines (Limit state design) – 4th Edition, December
2009
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Standard specification for alloy-steel and stainless steel bolting for ASTM A193/A193M
high temperature or high pressure service and other special
purpose applications
Standard specification for carbon and alloy steel nuts for bolts for ASTM A194/A194M
high pressure or high temperature service, or both
Standard specification for alloy-steel and stainless steel bolting for ASTM A320/A320M
low-temperature service
BRITISH STANDARDS
Code of Practice for fatigue design and assessment of steel BS 7608
structures
NORWEGIAN STANDARDS
Rules for planning and execution of marine operations
INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS
Metallic and other inorganic coatings – Electroplated coatings of ISO 2081
zinc with supplementary treatments on iron or steel
Lifting and hoisting safety recommended practice OGP 376

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DEP SPECIFICATION

OFFSHORE CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATION FOR

DESIGN AND ENGINEERING PRACTICE

© 2011 Shell Group of companies

9. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR DYNAMICALLY POSITIONED (DP)

1.2 DISTRIBUTION, INTENDED USE AND REGULATORY CONSIDERATIONS

The word shall indicates a requirement.

1.5 SUMMARY OF MAIN CHANGES

Old New Change

9 9 Removed language related to DP requirements that are already

1.6 COMMENTS ON THIS DEP

1.7 DUAL UNITS

2.1 REVIEW OF PROJECT PLANS, PROCEDURES AND CALCULATIONS

• Load Out Plan for pipe and other hardware;

2.2 PROGRESS MEETINGS AND REPORTS

2.3 ACCESS AND AUTHORITY

2.4 OFFICE, FACILITIES AND ACCOMMODATIONS

2.5 CHANGE CONTROL

2.6 MARINE VESSEL AUDITS AND COMPLIANCE

3. ONSHORE FABRICATION AND HANDLING OF MATERIALS AND LOAD-OUT

3.1 ONSHORE FABRICATION OF PIPE AND RELATED APPURTENANCES

3.2 LOAD-OUT AND OFFSHORE SUPPLY

3.3 RETURN OF MATERIALS

4.1 ATMOSPHERIC WELDING AND NDE

4.2 FIELD JOINT COATING

4.3 CATHODIC PROTECTION SYSTEMS

4.4 MARINE PAINTING

4.5 ALLOWABLE STRESSES AND STRAINS DURING CONSTRUCTION

4.6 INSTALLATION ENGINEERING

4.7 INSTALLATION MANUAL AND PROCEDURES

l. Abandonment and Recovery (A&R) procedures. The Contractor shall have a

4.8 PIPELAY MONITORING

4.9 PRE-MOBILIZATION TESTS

4.9.2.8 Mooring winches

the DP system to ensure proper functioning of all elements critical to DP control. At a

4.10 REELED FLOWLINES AND PIPELINES

The following equation shall then be satisfied:

4.11 BOLTED CONNECTIONS

4.12 PULL-TUBE RISER INSTALLATION

4.13 CONVENTIONAL RISER INSTALLATION

Pre-fabricated assemblies shall be hydrostatically tested to the minimum requirements as

4.14 INITIATION FROM EXITING PLATFORMS

4.15 INSTALLATION OF DEEPWATER RISERS

4.15.5 Riser transfer system

continuous, and electrical continuity shall be verified by taking potential measurements on

4.16 FLEXIBLE PIPE INSTALLATION

4.17 PIPE-IN-PIPE INSTALLATION

4.18 ELECTRICALLY HEATED PIPE

4.19 FLOWLINE SLED (PLET) INSTALLATION

4.20 UTILITY AND PIPELINE CROSSINGS

4.21.2 Pipelines and utility line crossings

4.22 ANCHORING OPERATIONS

4.23 SURVEY AND POSITIONING

4.24 REMOTE COMMUNICATIONS WITH PLATFORMS

4.25 LIFTS AND LOWERING OF EQUIPMENT

4.26 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR HSSE

5. SUBSEA HOT-TAP CONNECTIONS

6. HYDROSTATIC PRESSURE TESTING AND PRE-COMMISSIONING

7. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR REMOTE OPERATED VEHICLE (ROV) OPERATIONS

8. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR DIVING OPERATIONS

9. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR DYNAMICALLY POSITIONED (DP) VESSELS

9.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

9.2 PERFORMANCE TESTS DURING MOBILIZATION