DNV

OFFSHORE
CLASSIFICATION
SERVICES

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 Classification

ƒ Classification is a system for safeguarding life,

property and the environment due to operational
consequences
ƒ Classification implies a process of verifying
objects and systems against a set of requirements
ƒ For Mobile Offshore Units, DNV Rules and
Standards apply
ƒ Classification aims to verify that the required Rule
standard is built in, observed and maintained
throughout the unit’s life - Lifetime Approach
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 DNV- A leading classification society:

• Close to 17% of the world fleet to class

•21% of ships ordered in 2004

•70% of maritime fuel testing
•Cutting edge use of ICT
•Acknowledged with ‘Best Quality’
•Lowest Port Detention Rate

•Authorised by 130 National Maritime Authorities

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 Why Offshore Classification ?

ƒ Basis for registration in national register and flag –

required by IMO for international voyage
ƒ Represents internationally accepted safety standard
ƒ Known and recognised by the maritime industry
ƒ Normal requirement for insurance

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 Underwrites wanted assurances

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 Why Offshore Classification ?

ƒ Represents independent/third party assessment of

the classed unit
ƒ Global network provides survey capability where
needed
ƒ Knowledge of and experience with local
regulations
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 Classification - Lifetime Approach

Experience feed-back
Approbasjon
Byggetilsyn
CMC
Driftsoppfølging

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 Work processes- what happens?

Yard Owners
Renewed Class
Interim certificates Certificate
certificates
Certificates Vendors Field surveyors
DNV
stations PMF CMC surveyors
IIP
Approved docs DVRs
DNV DFI
Service PMA documents
Centres Design Specialist sections OCT Høvik
Documents

Data Base
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 Role of Classification
ƒ Classification has gained world wide recognition as an
adequate level of safety and quality, i.e. provides a
sound basic safety standard
ƒ Classification serves as a verification system for a
number of parties who have special interest in the
safety and quality of offshore units, such as:
• National Authorities/Flag states
• Insurance underwriters
• Owners
• Building yards and sub-contractors
• Finance institutions
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• Charterers
 DNV Offshore Class:
Hierarchy of Classification Certificates

DET NORSKE VERITAS

It is hereby certified that

Det Norske Veritas
has classified the
Floating Production, Storage and
Offloading Unit and that it is CLASS
built in accordance with the
Societies Rules for CERTIFICATE
Offshore Units, April 2004

DET NORSKE VERITAS

System DET NORSKE VERITAS

It is hereby certified that

Det Norske Veritas
has reviewed the
NAM F3
Concrete Gravity Base
Platform and that it is built in
accordance with the Societies
Rules for Fixed Offshore
Installations, July 1992
APPROVAL It is hereby certified that
Det Norske Veritas
has reviewed the
NAM F3
Concrete Gravity Base
Platform and that it is built in
accordance with the Societies
Rules for Fixed Offshore
Installations, July 1992

DET NORSKE VERITAS DET NORSKE VERITAS

It is hereby certified that

Det Norske Veritas
has reviews the
NAM F3
DET NORSKE VERITAS
Concrete Gravity Base
Platform and that it is built in
accordance with the Societies
Rules for Fixed Offshore
Installations, July 1992
Component It is herby certified that
Det Norske Veritas
has reviewed the
NAM F3
DET NORSKE VERITAS
Concrete Gravity Base
Platform and that it is built in
accordance with the Societies
Rules for Fixed Offshore
Installations, July 1992

CERTIFICATES
It is hereby certified that It is hereby certified that
Det Norske Veritas Det Norske Veritas
has reviews the has reviews the
NAM F3 NAM F3
Concrete Gravity Base Concrete Gravity Base
Platform and that it is built in Platform and that it is built in
accordance with the Societies accordance with the Societies
Rules for Fixed Offshore Rules for Fixed Offshore
Installations, July 1992 Installations, July 1992

DET NORSKE VERITAS DET NORSKE VERITAS

Material
It is hereby certified that It is hereby certified that
Det Norske Veritas Det Norske Veritas
has reviewed the has reviewed the
NAM F3 NAM F3
Concrete Gravity Base Concrete Gravity Base
DET NORSKE VERITAS
Platform and that it is built in DET NORSKE VERITAS
Platform and that it is built in
accordance with the Societies accordance with the Societies
Rules for Fixed Offshore Rules for Fixed Offshore
Installations, July 1992 Installations, July 1992
It is hereby certified that It is herb certified that
Det Norske Veritas Det Norske Veritas

CERTIFICATES
has reviewed the has reviews the
NAM F3 NAM F3
Concrete Gravity Base Concrete Gravity Base
DET NORSKE VERITAS
Platform and that it is built in DET NORSKE VERITAS
Platform and that it is built in
accordance with the Societies accordance with the Societies
Rules for Fixed Offshore Rules for Fixed Offshore
Installations, July 1992 Installations, July 1992
It is hereby certified that It is hereby certified that
Det Norske Veritas Det Norske Veritas
has reviewed the has reviewed the
NAM F3 NAM F3
Concrete Gravity Base Concrete Gravity Base
Platform and that it is built in Platform and that it is built in
accordance with the Societies accordance with the Societies
Rules for Fixed Offshore Rules for Fixed Offshore
Installations, July 1992 Installations, July 1992

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 DNV Offshore Codes
Technical Basis for Classification

‹ Service Specifications ‹ Design

A three level ‹ Construction
publication ‹ Operation

hierarchy providing
a flexible and user- ‹ Offshore Standards
friendly menu of
services, technical
standards and
practices meeting ‹ Recommended
individual needs of Practices
oil and gas industry
stakeholders.
‹ Internationally recognised codes
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 Service Specifications - Classification

Classification (OSS-100 series)

‹ DNV-OSS-101: Rules for Classification of
Offshore Drilling and Support Units

‹ DNV-OSS-102: Rules for Classification of

OFFSHORE SERVICE SPECIFICATION
Floating Production and Storage Units

‹ DNV-OSS-103: Rules for Classification of

LNG/LPG Floating Production and Storage
Units or Installations

‹ DNV-OSS-121: Classification using

Performance Criteria determined By Risk
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Assessment Methodology
Offshore Standards - Structures

‹ DNV-OS-C101: Design of Offshore Structures, General

OFFSHORE STANDARD (LRFD method)
‹ DNV-OS-C102: Structural Design of Offshore Ships
‹ DNV-OS-C103: Structural Design Column-stabilised
Units (LRFD method)
‹ DNV-OS-C104: Structural Design of Self-elevating Units
(LRFD method)
‹ DNV-OS-C105: Structural Design of Tension-leg Units
(LRFD method)
‹ DNV-OS-C106: Structural Design of Deep-draught Units
(LRFD method)
‹ DNV-OS-C201: Structural Design of Offshore Units
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(WSD Method)
 DNV Offshore Codes - Global standards, practices and related services
covering many areas and aspects of offshore field development and operation

Production Plant:
Helideck:
Drill Plant: OS-E201
OS-E401
OS-E101

SEMI-SUB FPSO Risers:

Safety: Safety: OS-F201 FSO
OS-A101 OS-A101 RP-F201 Safety:
Materials: Materials: RP-F202 OS-A101
OS-B101 OS-B101 Materials:
Hull: Hull: OS-B101
OS-C101 OS-C101 Wire rope: Hull:
OS-C103 OS-C102 OS-E303 OS-C101
RP-C103 RP-C102 Pipeline: OS-C102
OS-C-401 OS-C-401 Mooring: RP-C102
OS-F101
Stability: Stability: OS-E301 OS-C-401
RP-F101
OS-C301 OS-C301 RP-F104 Stability:
Marine/Machinery: Chain:
Marine/Machinery: RP-F105 OS-C301
OS-D101 OS-E302
OS-D101 RP-F106 Marine/Machinery:
Electrical: Electrical: Anchors: RP-F107 OS-D101
OS-D201 OS-D201 RP-E301 RP-F108 Electrical:
Instrumentation: Instrumentation: RP-E302 OS-D201
OS-D202 OS-D202 Instrumentation:
Fire Safety: Fire Safety: OS-D202
OS-D301 OS-D301 Fire Safety:
OS-D301

Wellheads:
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OS-E101
 DNV Offshore Codes - availability

• DNV Publications electronically available

– on internet www.dnv.com
• Select “Technology Services” and “Offshore Rules and Standards
online” from short-cut menues
– from DNV Exchange (left hand menu)

• Changes summarized on 1st page of new editions

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 DNV Offshore Class:
Class Notations

• Scope of classification is determined by mandatory

and additional class notations, e.g.

Construction
symbol ?

Main
character of
class
1A1

Basic
Design and
Service
Ship-shaped Oil Production and Storage Unit(N)
notations

•Special
system and
equipment
POSMOOR, ECO, CRANE, HELDK-SH, PROD(N)
notations

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Items under consideration for next revision of OSS-101:
New MOU Class Notation CLEAN

Voluntary environmental class CLEAN, covering:

• Mud – green fluid unless special systems
• Hydraulic ring mains
• Anchoring systems wrt hydraulic leaks & heavy grease
• Food
• Drilling system discharges / haz drains
• Grey & black water
• Riser & drill pipe deck draining
• MARPOL Annex I, IV, V, VI (oil, sewage, garbage, air)
• Deck drains
• Machinery over the sides, e.g. cranes
• Biocides / water treatment

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Items under consideration for next revision of OSS-101/102 :
New MOU Class Notation ARCTIC

Voluntary Class Notation ARCTIC, covering:

• Design temperature (steel and equipment)
• Stability (ice loads)
• Materials in structures exposed to low ambient air temperatures
• Local hull structures exposed to ice loads
• Rudders, steering gears, propellers
• Protection of outdoor areas
• Steam-generating equipment
• System & equipment suitability:
– Life-saving
– Helideck
– Winches
– Fire fighting
– Cranes
– Etc.

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 DNV Offshore Class:
Relation Maritime Authorities vs. Class

National Laws and Regulations

STATUTORY
CLASS RULES
REGULATIONS

Statutory Services
based on delegated
authority

Control by
Control by Class
Authorities

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 DNV Offshore Class:
Extensive statutory experience

ƒ Authorised by more than 130 flag administrations to carry

out surveys and, in most cases, issue statutory certificates
on their behalf such as

• SOLAS Certificates
• IMO MODU Code certificate
• Load line certificates
• Tonnage Certificates
• Safety Management Certificates
• Oil Pollution Prevention Certificates
• ILO Certificates
• ISSC

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 DNV Offshore Class:
Verification of Additional Requirements based on Class

Owner,
Owner,Operator
Operator

Flag, Shelf, other

Requirements
Requirements

DNV-Class

Work
WorkScope
Scope

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 DNV Offshore Class:
Tailor-made in-service inspection programs (IIP)

ƒ IIP for hull structures of MOUs, highlighting

• Areas and details to be surveyed by visual
• and close visual inspection as well as NDT
• Frequency of the various types of
• inspection
• Relevant data from previous surveys
• Experience from similar structures
ƒ Based on design calculations and relevant information
from fabrication phase.
ƒ In addition, qualitative consequence considerations in
relation to possible failure modes are applied for
determination of extent and frequency of inspection.

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 DNV Offshore Class:
Systematic collection and handling of experiences

ƒ Reported damages such as cracks, serious corrosion,

indentations etc. logged in central damage data base
• currently holds more than 4000 entries.
ƒ Data balanced against other sources of information and
are used for:
• Trend analysis
• Highlighting of typical defects
• Initiation of safety alerts and corrective actions
• Modification of survey frequency and extent as defined in the In-
service Inspection program
• Improvement of classification rules

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 Classification/verification
PETROBRAS P-51/52- a global effort

•Classification Services
according to notation ? 1A1
Column-stabilised Oil
Production Unit PROD
POSMOOR:
•Design Review
•Fabrication Survey - 6 sites
(Singapore & Brazil)
•Certification of Material & P-52 Pontoons in KFE
Components

•Certification of Generation
Modules

•Certification of Compression
Modules

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