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List of Information Required for

Loadout and Off-Loading Operations Procedural Acceptance

Document Number: 4763.420.Doc.0001

Revision Date Prepared by Verified by Approved by
03 14. September. 2011 Mircea Lucian PAVEL Dragos Ionut NEAGU Thomas HOFFMANN
02 03. September. 2011 Mircea Lucian PAVEL Dragos Ionut NEAGU Thomas HOFFMANN
01 14. August. 2011 Mircea Lucian PAVEL Thomas HOFFMANN

Managing Directors: Lutz Wittenberg (Spokesman) • Dr Hans Berg

Germanischer Lloyd Industrial Services GmbH, Registered Office Hamburg No. HR B 86804, VAT Reg. No. DE 228 282 604
Place of performance and jurisdiction is Hamburg. The latest edition of the General Terms and Conditions of Germanischer Lloyd Industrial Services GmbH is applicable. German law applies.
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Loadout and Off-Loading Operations Procedural Acceptance

Below Items are meant to offer Guidance in preparing Loadouts and Off-Loadings related documents to be
presented to GL-Noble Denton for acceptance.
In order to facilitate document issuing, review and acceptance process, documents shall be submitted in
Coherent Manuals, Analyses or Calculation Reports. This means, when information is directly connected to a
certain topics it shall be included in the related Manual or Report.
For Loadout and Off-Loading Operations, the following documents shall be put together by the Client and be
presented for review / acceptance:
B.3.1) Loadout / Off-Loading Manual / Procedure 1
B.3.2) Cargo Structural Analysis Report during Temporary Condition (i.e. Loadout or Off-Loading) 2
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A Structure (Cargo)

A.1 Structural analysis report, including: 2

A.1.1 Structural drawings including any additional loadout / off-loading steelwork 2

A.1.2 Description of finite element program used 2
A.1.3 Structural model 2 1
A.1.4 Description of cargo support conditions during temporary conditions 2
A.1.5 Load cases including derivation of weights and contingencies 2
A.1.6 Unity checks 2
A.1.7 Justification of over-stressed members 2
A.1.8 Detailed checks on structure support points, pad-eyes, winch connection 2 1
points, trunnions, etc
A.1.9 Proposals for structural reinforcements if required 2

A.2 Weight Control Report or Weighing Report results 1, 2

Managing Directors: Lutz Wittenberg (Spokesman) • Dr Hans Berg

Germanischer Lloyd Industrial Services GmbH, Registered Office Hamburg No. HR B 86804, VAT Reg. No. DE 228 282 604
Place of performance and jurisdiction is Hamburg. The latest edition of the General Terms and Conditions of Germanischer Lloyd Industrial Services GmbH is applicable. German law applies.
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B Site (Loadout / Off-loading)

B.1 Site plan, showing loadout / off-loading quay, position of structure(s), route to 1
quay edge if applicable, position of all mooring bollards and winches and any
reinforced areas with allowable bearings capacities
B.2 Section through quay wall 1
B.3 Drawing showing heights above datum of quay approaches, structure support 1
points, barge, link beams, pad (if applicable) and water levels
B.4 Statement of maximum allowable loadings on quay, quay approaches, wall 1
and foundations or, alternatively constructive design data (relevant
engineering data / calculations supporting the considerations used in the
document)
B.5 Specification and capacity of all mooring bollards and other proposed 1
attachment points
B.6 Bathymetric survey report of area adjacent to the quay and passage to deep 1
water, related to same datum as item B.3
B.7 Bathymetric survey of pad, for grounded Loadouts / Off-Loadings, related to 1
the same datum as item B.3
B.8 Structural drawings of skidways and link beams, with statement of structural 1
capacity and supporting calculations
B.9 Method of fendering between barge and quay, showing any sliding or rolling 1
surfaces

C Barge / Vessel

C.1 General arrangement and compartmentation drawings 1

C.2 Hydrostatic tables and tank tables 1
C.3 Details of class 1
C.4 Static stability at all stages of loadout / off-loading 1
C.5 Allowable deck loadings and skidway loadings if applicable 1
C.6 Specification and capacity of all mooring bollards 1
C.7 Details of any additional steelwork such as grillages or winch attachments 1

Managing Directors: Lutz Wittenberg (Spokesman) • Dr Hans Berg

Germanischer Lloyd Industrial Services GmbH, Registered Office Hamburg No. HR B 86804, VAT Reg. No. DE 228 282 604
Place of performance and jurisdiction is Hamburg. The latest edition of the General Terms and Conditions of Germanischer Lloyd Industrial Services GmbH is applicable. German law applies.
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D Pumps

D.1 Specification and layout of all pumps, including back-up pumps 1

D.2 Pipe schematic and details of manifolds and valves where applicable 1
D.3 Pump performance curves 1
D.4 Pump functional limitations: 1
- environmental range
- other possible critical issues that might affect pump functionality

E Ballast Calculations

E.1 Planned date, time and duration of loadout / off-loading, with alternative 1
dates, tidal limitations and windows

E.2 Ballast calculations for each stage showing; 1

E.2.1 Time 1
E.2.2 Tidal level 1
E.2.3 Structure position 1
E.2.4 Weight on quay, linkbeam and barge 1
E.2.5 Ballast distribution 1
E.2.6 Barge draft, trim and heel 1
E.2.7 Pumps in use, and pump rates required 1
E.2.8 Moment to change heel and trim 1

E.3 Stages to be considered should include as a minimum: 1

E.3.1 Start condition with structure entirely on shore 1 2

E.3.2 A suitable number of intermediate steps, e.g. 25%, 50% and 75% of travel, 1 2
steps of 5 axles, or half jacket node spacing, whichever is appropriate
E.3.3 100% of weight on barge 1 2
E.3.4 Any subsequent movements on barge up to the final position. 1 2

E.4 Any stages requiring movement or reconnection of pumps shall be defined. 1

E.5 Should more items be loaded out / off-loaded, each operation will be divided 1
as per E.3 item (above)

Managing Directors: Lutz Wittenberg (Spokesman) • Dr Hans Berg

Germanischer Lloyd Industrial Services GmbH, Registered Office Hamburg No. HR B 86804, VAT Reg. No. DE 228 282 604
Place of performance and jurisdiction is Hamburg. The latest edition of the General Terms and Conditions of Germanischer Lloyd Industrial Services GmbH is applicable. German law applies.
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F Trailers (or SPMTs)

F.1 Trailer specification and configuration 1 2

F.2 Details of any additional supporting steelwork 1 2
F.3 Allowable and actual axle loadings 1 2
F.4 Allowable and actual spine bending moments and shear forces 1 2
F.5 Schematic of hydraulic interconnections 1
F.6 Statement of hydraulic stability of trailer or SPMT system, with supporting 1
calculations
F.7 For SPMTs, details of propulsion axles and justification of propulsion capacity 1
F.8 Specifications of tractors if used 1
F.9 Alternative arrangements for safely stopping the trailers in the correct position 1
F.10 Cargo securing arrangements onto the trailer 1

G Jacking and/or Winching – Skidded Loadout / Off-Loading

G.1 Jack/winch specification 1

G.2 Layout of pull-on system 1
G.3 Layout of pull-back and braking systems 1
G.4 Details of power sources and back-up equipment 1
G.5 Calculations showing friction coefficient, allowances for bending and sheaves, 1
loads on attachment points and safety factors
G.6 Reactions induced between barge and quay 1
G.7 Guides and Stoppers 1
G.8 Strand Jack arrangement and details 1

H Lifted Loadouts / Off-Loadings

H.1 Justification of Weight and COG by Weight Control Report or Weighing 1

Report
H.2 Crane details, including load-radius curve with lift superimposed and details of 1
vertical and horizontal clearances
H.3 Structural analysis report for structure to be lifted, including lift points and any 1
spreaders
H.4 Copy of crane certification. 1
H.5 Rigging arrangement package showing sling geometry, computed sling loads, 1
required breaking loads, tabulation of slings and shackles proposed, certificates for
slings and shackles etc.
H.6 Copy of certificates of slings, shackles and other equipment. 1
Managing Directors: Lutz Wittenberg (Spokesman) • Dr Hans Berg
Germanischer Lloyd Industrial Services GmbH, Registered Office Hamburg No. HR B 86804, VAT Reg. No. DE 228 282 604
Place of performance and jurisdiction is Hamburg. The latest edition of the General Terms and Conditions of Germanischer Lloyd Industrial Services GmbH is applicable. German law applies.
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H.7 Mooring arrangements and thruster specification for floating cranes. 1
H.8 For mobile cranes, position of crane at pick-up and set-down, travel route if 1
applicable, actual and allowable ground bearing pressures at all locations
H.9 Non-destructive testing report of lifting attachments and connections to 1
structure
H.10 If the lift points are re-used offshore, proposals for post-use inspection / NDT 1
H.11 Calculations and Checks:

H.11.1 Structure to be lifted should be analyzed or reviewed to demonstrate its 1

capacity to withstand the loads during lift, without overstress, considering the
load and safety factors
H.11.2 All lift points (padears, padeyes, trunnions etc.), spreader bars, beams, 1
frames, etc. should be analyzed or reviewed to demonstrate that each
component and its attachment to the structure is adequate according to the
set out loads and factors
H.11.3 Positioning Guides and Bumpers should be assessed in accordance with the 1
set out loads and factors
H.11.4 If the lifting attachments are not orientated to the centre of the lift then 1
misalignment must be allowed for in the structural analysis / review
H.11.5 Centre of lift and centre of gravity should be vertically aligned closely enough to give a 1
tilt that will not cause overloading of any item, or clash with adjacent modules or
structures
H.11.6 Derived hook loads should be within the capacity of crane load-radius curves with 1
sufficient reserve
H.11.7 Any abnormal operational procedures or deviation from the standard practice 1
should be noticed
H.11.8 When analyzing the lifting behaviour of submerged items, suitable 1
calculations, eventually aided by software shall be used

I Moorings

I.1 Limiting design and operational weather conditions / Environmental criteria for 1
the loadout / off-loading (including visibility and time of the day)
I.2 Mooring arrangements for the operation and subsequent condition 1
I.3 Calculations showing environmental loads, line tensions and attachment point 1
loads for limiting weather condition for loadout / off-loading, and for post-
loadout / off-loading moorings if applicable
I.4 Specification and certificates of all wires, ropes, shackles and chains 1
I.5 Specification for winches, and details of foundation / securing arrangements 1
Managing Directors: Lutz Wittenberg (Spokesman) • Dr Hans Berg
Germanischer Lloyd Industrial Services GmbH, Registered Office Hamburg No. HR B 86804, VAT Reg. No. DE 228 282 604
Place of performance and jurisdiction is Hamburg. The latest edition of the General Terms and Conditions of Germanischer Lloyd Industrial Services GmbH is applicable. German law applies.
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I.6 Details of fendering including lubrication arrangements as appropriate 1
I.7 Specification of any aiding thrusters to be used during the operation, when 1
and at what capacity they would function
I.8 Mooring mounting and dismantling / Winching policy and monitoring 1

I.8.1 Equalising peak tensions in upwind lines (survival conditions) 1

I.8.2 Minimising peak tensions in downwind lines 1
I.8.3 Locking off all winches 1
I.8.4 Equalising peak tensions in upwind lines 1
I.8.5 Maintaining original position within + m 1
I.8.6 Keeping minimum tensions in certain lines to prevent contact if other lines 1
break

I.9 Minimum and maximum tensions in the mooring lines 1

I.10 Motion Excursion (in case such motion is expected considering the particulars 1
of limiting weather conditions, location configuration / exposure)
I.11 Certificates for the mooring lines to be used 1
I.12 Certificates of all wires, mooring equipment to be used 1

J Supporting Tugs

J.1 Details / Full Particulars of any supporting tugs including bollard pull and 1
mooring / towing equipment
J.2 Arrangements and tug positions during Loadout / Off-Loading 1
J.3 Means of communication with tug master(s) 1

K Management

K.1 Organogram showing management structure and responsibilities. 1

K.2 Location of key personnel 1
K.3 Details of manning levels, showing adequate coverage for all operations and 1
emergency procedures
K.4 Times of shift changes, if applicable 1
K.5 Weather forecast arrangements 1
K.6 Communications during the operation: VHF channels, common language and 1
translators if needed
K.7 Operation bar-chart showing time and duration of all critical activities 1
including:

Managing Directors: Lutz Wittenberg (Spokesman) • Dr Hans Berg

Germanischer Lloyd Industrial Services GmbH, Registered Office Hamburg No. HR B 86804, VAT Reg. No. DE 228 282 604
Place of performance and jurisdiction is Hamburg. The latest edition of the General Terms and Conditions of Germanischer Lloyd Industrial Services GmbH is applicable. German law applies.
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K.7.1 Mobilization of equipment 1
K.7.2 Testing of pumps and winches 1
K.7.3 Testing of pull-on and pull-back systems 1
K.7.4 Barge movements 1
K.7.5 Initial ballasting 1
K.7.6 Structure movements 1
K.7.7 Loadout / Off-Loading operation 1
K.7.8 Trailer removal 1
K.7.9 Seafastening 1
K.7.10 Re-mooring 1
K.7.11 Decision points 1

K.8 Methods of monitoring barge level and trim, and ballast quantities, including 1
consideration of hang-up between barge and quay
K.9 If a computerized ballast control system is to be used, a description of the 1
system, with back-up arrangements should be supplied
K.10 Time and place for progress and decision meetings 1
K.11 Safety procedures 1

L Contingencies

L.1 Contingency plans shall be presented for all eventualities, including as 1

appropriate:

L.1.1 Pump failure 1

L.1.2 Main power supply failure 1
L.1.3 Jack-winch failure 1
L.1.4 Trailer/skid shoe power pack failure 1
L.1.5 Trailer/skid shoe hydraulics failure 1
L.1.6 Trailer tire failure 1
L.1.7 Tractor failure 1
L.1.8 Failure of any computerized control or monitoring system 1
L.1.9 Mooring system failure 1
L.1.10 Structural failure 1
L.1.11 Deteriorating weather 1

Managing Directors: Lutz Wittenberg (Spokesman) • Dr Hans Berg

Germanischer Lloyd Industrial Services GmbH, Registered Office Hamburg No. HR B 86804, VAT Reg. No. DE 228 282 604
Place of performance and jurisdiction is Hamburg. The latest edition of the General Terms and Conditions of Germanischer Lloyd Industrial Services GmbH is applicable. German law applies.
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M Miscellaneous

M.1 Port authority approval for the operation 1

M.2 Weather forecast 48 hrs + 12 hrs or as per Operation Bar-Chart (and also 1
taking into account a reasonable contingency)
M.3 Detailed Method Statement of the Operation 1
M.4 Each stage of the operation must be identifiable by a sequential drawing or 1
properly detailed so as to take into account the variable parameters
throughout the Loadout / Off-loading operation
M.5 Loadout / Off-Loading Sequential Safety Check-List 1
M.6 Loadout / Off-Loading Risk Assessment (including preparatory work) 1
M.7 Metacentric Height of the barge / vessel for each stage of the Loadout / Off- 1
Loading Operation

M.8 Certificates for the mooring lines to be used

M.9 Certificates of all wires, mooring equipment to be used 1
M.10 Statement / report regarding deck loading capacity of the barge / vessel 1
M.11 Operational limitations of the equipment being used (temperature limits, 1
humidity, break requirements, etc) and of the operation (maximum
inclinations, minimum metacentric height, etc)
M.12 Lighting arrangements and details in case the operation is to be carried out by
1
night

Managing Directors: Lutz Wittenberg (Spokesman) • Dr Hans Berg

Germanischer Lloyd Industrial Services GmbH, Registered Office Hamburg No. HR B 86804, VAT Reg. No. DE 228 282 604
Place of performance and jurisdiction is Hamburg. The latest edition of the General Terms and Conditions of Germanischer Lloyd Industrial Services GmbH is applicable. German law applies.