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PCBQ019 - Vol A - AS-A-B (Rev 1)
PCBQ019 - Vol A - AS-A-B (Rev 1)
PCBQ019 - Vol A - AS-A-B (Rev 1)
Volume A
Issued as Final
FUGRO
The ROV clearance survey observed a total of eighty (80) debris items. Of these, forty-one (41) were
metallic and thirty-nine (39) were non-metallic in nature.
Of the forty-one (41) metallic debris items: twenty-two (22) were recovered to deck; one (1) was
relocated outside the survey area; and five (5) were left in place due to being partially buried or
disintegrated and could not be removed by ROV. Additionally, thirteen (13) metallic items were found
outside the survey limit, while conducting GVI survey of the nearest pipelines/cables, and no action was
taken to recover these.
These remaining metallic items could potentially damage the jack-up rig spudcans and should be
displayed on the navigation screen during the rig move.
No action was taken to remove the thirty-nine (39) non-metallic items observed within the survey
corridor.
Seabed Features:
The combined ROV and bathymetry survey indicated the presence of sixteen (16) spudcan depressions
and three (3) coral outcrops.
Details regarding the debris items and their relocation status are presented in the tables below.
As-left metallic and non-metallic debris at the AS-A-B Platform survey area
Metallic Debris
Clarke 1880 (modified) Spheroid, Nahrwan 1967 Datum, UTM Projection, Zone 39 N, CM 51° East
Metallic Debris
Clarke 1880 (modified) Spheroid, Nahrwan 1967 Datum, UTM Projection, Zone 39 N, CM 51° East
Non-Metallic Debris
Clarke 1880 (modified) Spheroid, Nahrwan 1967 Datum, UTM Projection, Zone 39 N, CM 51° East
Non-Metallic Debris
Clarke 1880 (modified) Spheroid, Nahrwan 1967 Datum, UTM Projection, Zone 39 N, CM 51° East
CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION 1
General 1
Scope of Work 1
Survey Design 2
Survey Line Plan 2
Tolerances 2
Reference Documents 3
SURVEY PARAMETERS 5
Units 5
Geodetic Parameters 5
Test Computation 6
Vertical Control 6
Time 6
SURVEY OPERATIONS 10
Rig Entry and Debris Clearance Survey at AS-A-B Platform 10
Vessel Offsets 10
MV Allianz Zeus 10
ROV Panther XT 965 11
Position System Verification 14
Gyrocompass Calibration 15
ROV Octans Gyrocompass Alignment Check 15
Octans Pitch and Roll Sign Convention 16
Sound Velocity Profiles 16
GAPS USBL Position Verification 16
Multibeam Calibration 18
Shift Handovers 19
CHARTING 21
SURVEY RESULTS 22
Metallic and Non-metallic Debris 22
Seabed Features 28
ROV Still Images of As-left and Relocated Metallic Debris 30
APPENDICES
C. TIDAL DATA
D. EQUIPMENT
D.1 EQUIPMENT LISTING
D.2 EQUIPMENT LAYOUT DIAGRAM
E. CHARTS
F. SERVICE WARRANTY
Image 8.1: MD01 metallic wire rope – could not be recovered by ROV 30
Image 8.2: MD02 metallic debris – Relocated outside survey area 30
Image 8.3: MD10 metallic rope – could not be recovered by ROV 31
Image 8.4: MD11 metallic rope – could not be recovered by ROV 31
Image 8.5: MD22 metallic pipe – could not be recovered by ROV 32
Image 8.6: MD41 fish trap – could not be recovered by ROV 32
1 INTRODUCTION
General
Fugro was contracted by Maersk Oil Qatar AS (MOQ) (Client) to provide positioning and navigation
survey services for Rig Entry and Debris Clearance surveys onboard the MV Allianz Zeus and the client
supplied Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) Panther XT 965, in the Al Shaheen Field, Block 5, offshore
the State of Qatar.
‘Rowan California’ jack-up drilling rig entry and debris clearance surveys at AS-A-B Platform;
see MOQ scope of work MOQ/20/0624/04/16.
The ROV debris clearance survey at AS-A-B Platform site was conducted using a Client supplied ROV
Panther XT 965 and a Reson SeaBat 7125 multibeam swath bathymetry echo sounder in conjunction
with the Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS). The ROV system was interfaced to a Client
supplied GAPS USBL system for sub-surface positioning.
This document details the survey results of the ROV survey carried out between 16 and 18 May 2016,
at the AS-A-B Platform site.
All positioning and survey related works were carried out in accordance with the Client's specifications
and Fugro’s standing Survey Work Practices.
NOTE: All coordinates listed in this document are based on the World Geodetic System 1984, Clarke 1880
(modified) Spheroid, Nahrwan 1967 (New Decca 1975) Datum, Universal Transverse Mercator Projection,
Zone 39 N, Central Meridian 51° East. Lowest Astronomical Tide (LAT) will be considered as the vertical datum
throughout the report.
Scope of Work
With reference to the client’s requirements, the survey scope of work at the AS-A-B Platform location
could be summarised as follows:
To identify, assess and report all hazards, debris or other hard / metallic objects that could cause
damage to the jack-up rig spudcans;
All metallic debris is considered hazardous, including scaffold pipes (horizontal & vertical);
All hazardous debris shall be recovered to the surface or moved to a client appointed safe location.
All relocated debris are to be well documented with position and still images;
Any debris unable to be removed or relocated shall be well documented with position, size and still
images;
Seabed and spudcan depressions shall be recorded with position, approximate diameter and depth;
To perform an ROV GVI of existing pipelines and cables within the defined survey area (where
applicable);
To record MBES bathymetric data across the extent of the defined survey area;
Survey Design
The survey extents, demarcating the limits of the AS-A-B Platform location, are presented in the table
below:
The survey area defined by the boundary coordinates in Table 1.1 was 250 m in length and 150 m in
width. Survey lines were run parallel to the face of the AS-A-B Platform with a 10 m spacing between
each survey line. A total of twenty-five (25) survey lines were run.
The ROV was used on all the survey lines and MBES was used on selected lines to achieve full data
coverage.
Tolerances
The objective of the project is to provide positioning and navigational services for the debris clearance
survey within the client-specified position tolerances:
Reference Documents
The following documents were referenced while compiling this report:
SURVEY PARAMETERS
Units
Coordinates are expressed in International metres [m]
Linear measurements are expressed in metres [m]
Angular units are expressed in degrees (°)
Geodetic Parameters
The following geodetic parameters were used for conducting the survey:
Spheroid: World Geodetic System 1984 (WGS84) ITRF 2008 Current Epoch
Datum: World Geodetic System 1984 (WGS84) ITRF 2008 Current Epoch
Semi-major Axis: a = 6 378 137.000 m
Inverse Flattening: 1/f = 298.257 223 563
Local Datum Geodetic Parameters 2
Test Computation
Prior to survey operations, the test coordinate was converted from WGS84 to Local Datum to verify the
correct geodesy settings in the Starfix.Seis Navigation system. The result of the computation is
presented below in Table 2.2 and Figure 2.1.
Vertical Control
The vertical reference datum during the survey was that as defined by Maersk Oil Qatar AS for the
Al Shaheen Field. Lowest Astronomical Tide (LAT) by the simplified harmonic method of tidal prediction
was used.
All post-survey vertical references within this report are reduced to Lowest Astronomical Tide (LAT)
using Actual Tidal Data supplied by MOQ.
Time
All survey data were logged in UTC. Local time is UTC +3 hours.
Times displayed in the video images of this report are shown in local time.
Survey Vessel
The ROV inspection survey was conducted from the Client chartered vessel MV Allianz Zeus. The
vessel specifications are summarised as follows:
Equipment
The following survey equipment was used during survey operations:
Equipment Configuration
Positioning System
Dual Fugro StarPack GNSS receivers were supplied for the duration of the project with the Starfix.G2
service being the primary service and the secondary service taking signals from Fugro XP/HP services.
Prior to the survey operations, all GNSS systems were verified, the results of which are described in
Appendix B.2.
The navigation computer received corrected GNSS-derived latitude and longitude from the StarPack
mobile receivers. The antenna position was then converted into local UTM coordinates by the Starfix
software. Navigation was conducted with no smoothing applied to the position computation. The CRP
position of the vessel was derived using total station measurements of the vessel, all measurements
were relative to the main deck level. This was located on the vessel’s centreline and just aft of the USBL
pole and MBES pole. Offsets were measured from the CRP to the GNSS antennae and to the USBL
GAPS transducer. The survey gyrocompass, interfaced to the navigation computer, was aligned to the
vessel’s centreline and calibrated by Total Station observations made to prisms placed at the bow and
stern of the vessel. This provided the navigation computer with real time orientation and as a result, the
selected offset position coordinates were continuously computed.
Navigation data were logged via the Starfix.Logging module in SPL and NEL (Fugro Standard Format).
Logging started and stopped for each significant event requiring positioning. This included a set of data
logged to define a survey runline. Where the ‘significant event’ was a point position, such as when
logging data for position verification over a known point, further review of the data was undertaken.
GAPS is a self-calibrating, portable USBL system with integrated Inertial Navigation System (INS).
Received offsets (X, Y and Z) to the transponder mounted position on the ROV, with measurements to
a common reference point on the vehicle, derived an absolute position of the ROV at any particular
instance.
The mean water density value was computed from recorded data using the Valeport 602 CTD probe.
Personnel
SURVEY OPERATIONS
The vessel navigation system, multibeam echo sounder, GAPS USBL system and ROV systems were
mobilised in Ras Laffan Port, Qatar, between 8 and 15 May 2016. The establishment of two (2) new
control stations and all necessary port calibrations were conducted during these period, whilst the vessel
was alongside Berth 8 in the port.
The following functional tests and calibrations were also conducted between 9 and 15 May 2016.
Upon entry to the field, prior to conducting survey operations, the following tests were carried out for
infield system verifications:
GAPS USBL verification was conducted on 16 May 2016 at NNE well head;
Multibeam Echo Sounder calibration was conducted on 17 May 2016, in Al Shaheen Field
Prior to sailing to the survey area, a printout of the geodetic parameters, as set up in the navigation
computer system, was forwarded to the Fugro office for the attention of the Project Manager and Survey
Manager for review and confirmation. A printout of the Starfix.Seis configuration file was also forwarded
to the office for confirmation.
All coordinates supplied to the vessel were cross-checked by the survey crew (coordinate
transformation) and were signed off by the Party Chief and Client Representative.
Vessel Offsets
MV Allianz Zeus
All offset measurements onboard the vessel MV Allianz Zeus were taken relative to the CRP and derived
in an X, Y and Z coordinate system relative to the CRP, defined as 0.00, 0.00 and 0.00. The Z value of
the CRP at main deck level was considered as Zero (0.00).
The CRP was physically defined on the main deck level of the vessel’s centreline just aft of the MBES
and GAPS poles. All measurements are quoted in meters. The accepted set of offsets for the project
are shown in the table below:
Whilst mobilising at Ras Laffan Port in Qatar, GNSS health checks were conducted using a Total Station
system to observe prism targets on the GNSS antenna. The GNSS positioning system verification was
undertaken between 06:40 and 07:40 on 14 May 2016. In this method, both the GNSS Port and GNSS
Starboard antenna positions were verified.
On 25 May 2016, further vessel offset verifications were conducted using a Total Station system to
observe prism targets on the MBES pole and GAPS pole. The results of the offset verifications are
tabulated below:
The following tables summarise the results of the Starfix.G2 GNSS, Starfix.XP GPS and offset positions
that were verified against the control stations established in Ras Laffan Port.
Port Antenna (G2) 559 716.68 2 866 766.62 559 716.56 2 866 766.57
Stbd Antenna (G2) 559 721.89 2 866 759.45 559 721.77 2 866 759.36
Port Antenna (XP) 559 716.68 2 866 766.62 559 716.52 2 866 766.57
Stbd Antenna (XP) 559 721.89 2 866 759.45 559 721.79 2 866 759.37
Positioning system verification results are included in Appendix B.1 - DGPS Verification
Gyrocompass Calibration
Two (2) TSS Meridian Surveyor gyrocompasses were installed on the bridge of MV Allianz Zeus to
provide a heading reference for the survey system. The gyrocompasses were secured to the deck under
the survey desk. They were labelled Port Gyro-1 and Starboard Gyro-2, and are referred to as such in
the Starfix.Seis online system. The interface cables from the gyrocompasses were also labelled to avoid
any confusion.
For the duration of the calibration, the gyrocompass latitude was set to correspond with the calibration
position (26º North) and the gyrocompass speed was set to zero.
Gyrocompass alignment was measured, with the vessel on one heading, by determining the bearing of
the ship’s centreline, whilst the vessel was moored alongside Berth 8 in Ras Laffan Port, Qatar.
Total Station observations were undertaken between 06:40 and 07:40 on 14 May 2016. Heading data
from both gyrocompasses were simultaneously logged in Starfix.Seis during this period.
The alignment corrections, as shown in the Table 4.4 below, were derived as the mean difference
between the true vessel heading and the gyrocompass observations. The final mean corrections applied
to the gyrocompasses were -0.79°T for the Port gyro and 0.18°T for the Starboard gyro.
All alignment correction factors were approved by Fugro prior to start of survey works.
On 15 May 2016, the ROV Octans gyrocompass alignment check was performed while the vessel was
alongside Berth 8 in Ras Laffan Port. The Octans Gyro was mounted on the ROV in its defined location
and the misalignment between the LARS and the ROV was calculated. Data from the vessel and ROV
gyrocompasses were logged simultaneously for one hour to derive the C-O. The calculated C-O for the
ROV gyrocompass is presented below:
Detailed calibration results are included in the Appendix B.2 - Gyro Cal
A check was performed to ensure that the Octans sign convention corresponded to that required by the
Fugro Starfix.Seis navigation software.
To verify the sign convention, the ROV was tilted stern upwards by placing a wedge under the aft of the
ROV and the “Pitch“ reading was observed and the convention confirmed. The wedge was then placed
under the port side of the ROV and the “Roll“ reading was observed and the convention confirmed.
The Octans gyrocompass was configured to output positive pitch when the bow is up and positive roll
when the port is up.
During the survey period at AS-A-B Platform, two TSDIPs were performed using the Valeport CTD probe
and the resulting sound velocity values was entered into the GAPS software. The table below
summarises the results of each TSDIP.
The ROV was deployed at the NNE well head on 16 May 2016 and mean fixes taken of the vehicle CRP
reference point on four of the quadrants of the well head in both clockwise and anticlockwise directions.
ROV positions were derived from the GAPS beacon. All four mean position fixes derived were
intersected to derive a position 1.03 m at a bearing of 224.22° G from the Client-supplied position of the
well head.
The results of the position verification at NNE disposal well head are presented below:
Figure 4.3: Results and intersection of GAPS fixes at the NNE well head location
Multibeam Calibration
On 17 May 2016, the Reson SeaBat 7125 multibeam echo sounder onboard the MV Allianz Zeus was
calibrated over the 32″ Ras Gas Export pipeline from RG-A to Ras Laffan, Al Shaheen Field. The purpose
of calibration was to determine the angular differences between the pitch, roll and heading sensors of
the multibeam head installation, and the time delay (latency) in the positioning system.
A motion sensor located close to the multibeam head was used to evaluate, in real time, the motion of
the vessel and correct the multibeam echo sounder dataset. This ensured seamless multibeam
bathymetric data. A Seatex 5 MRU was used as the primary motion sensor during the calibration
procedure and throughout the survey period.
The following table shows the results of the calibration and the values entered to ensure a consistent
multibeam echo sounder dataset. These values are not considered excessive and were taken into
account throughout the data acquisition period.
The MOQ Client Representative took responsibility for all health and safety matters relating to survey
safety, although ALL personnel had a duty to perform tasks in a safe and appropriate manner. Safety
issues were discussed during the morning meetings on the vessel. All personnel joining the vessel
undertook a vessel induction tour.
All field personnel were instructed to wear appropriate PPE and to follow the 500 m safety zone
regulation at all times when involved in back deck survey operations. The ROV shift supervisors
conducted daily toolbox meetings with ROV and survey personnel and a Risk Assessment for the back
deck operations, particularly for the deployment and recovery of ROV, was completed.
All personnel including Fugro survey crew wore appropriate PPE at all times when involved in back deck
operations.
Incident Reports
No HSE incidents occurred during the survey operations. Toolbox and Safety Meetings were conducted
before commencing any operations.
Shift Handovers
There were two shift changes per day and there was a shift handover conducted at each shift change.
The shift handovers included the tasks completed during the shift and the proposed tasks and planning
for the next shift. Any other important details were also included in the shift handover notes.
Data Processing
All data were logged in Fugro Binary Format (FBF) and processed using the Starfix suite of software.
Heading, motion and position data were processed and checked to ensure good data quality.
Starfix.Proc was used for the automated and manual processing of Starfix.Logging data sets.
The measured offsets for all of the offset points were entered into the navigation system and processed
using Starfix.Proc to enable track charts to be plotted and ‘corrected’ navigation files to be integrated
with other sensor data at a later stage. These included:
All ROV positions were derived by computing the mean of ten (10) position updates.
Interpretation Method
Seabed features such as spudcan depressions, seabed scars, depressions and disturbed sediments
were interpreted from the multibeam dataset acquired using the SeaBat 7125 multibeam echo sounder
operating at 400 kHz. The interpretation was correlated with the logged features in ROV survey, where
visible.
CHARTING
The charts are based on the Clarke 1880 (modified) Spheroid, Nahrwan (1967) Datum, Universal
Transverse Mercator Projection (UTM), Zone 39 North, Central Meridian 57° East.
SURVEY RESULTS
The ROV debris clearance and the multibeam swath bathymetry survey at the AS-A-B rig entry location
was conducted between 16 and 18 May 2016, and the results are presented below.
A total of eighty (80) items of debris were found during the ROV survey. Of these, forty-one (41) were
metallic and thirty-nine (39) were non-metallic in nature. Most of the metallic items were recovered or
relocated outside the survey area.
Of the forty-one (41) metallic debris items: twenty-two (22) were recovered to deck; one (1) was
relocated outside the survey area; and five (5) were left in place due to being partially buried or
disintegrated and could not be removed by ROV. Additionally, thirteen (13) metallic items were found
outside the survey limit, while conducting GVI survey of the nearest pipelines/cables, and no action was
taken to recover these
These remaining metallic debris items could potentially damage the jack-up rig spudcans and should be
displayed on the navigation screen during the rig move.
No action was taken to remove the thirty-nine (39) non-metallic items observed within the survey
corridor.
The details of the metallic and non-metallic debris items are presented in Table 8.1, Table 8.2 and Table
8.3 below.
Metallic Debris
Clarke 1880 (modified) Spheroid, Nahrwan 1967 Datum, UTM Projection, Zone 39 N, CM 51° East
Non-Metallic Debris
Clarke 1880 (modified) Spheroid, Nahrwan 1967 Datum, UTM Projection, Zone 39 N, CM 51° East
Non-Metallic Debris
Clarke 1880 (modified) Spheroid, Nahrwan 1967 Datum, UTM Projection, Zone 39 N, CM 51° East
Seabed Features
The combined ROV and bathymetry survey indicated the presence of sixteen (16) spudcan depressions
and three (3) coral outcrops. No pipelines were detected within the survey corridor, however, a GVI was
conducted along two pipelines located immediately to the north and west of the survey area.
The details of the spudcan depressions and coral outcrops are presented in Table 8.4 and Table 8.5
below.
A few seabed scars were interpreted from the multibeam data and could be attributed to previous
rig/vessel movements within the survey corridor.
The multibeam data image below provides an overview of the AS-A-B Platform site.
AS-A-B Platform
Pipeline
250 m
Survey Limit
Spudcans
Seabed scar
Spudcans
Northing [m]
Easting [m]
Image 8.1: MD01 metallic wire rope – could not be recovered by ROV
APPENDICES
C. TIDAL DATA
D. EQUIPMENT
D.1 EQUIPMENT LISTING
D.2 EQUIPMENT LAYOUT DIAGRAM
E. CHARTS
F. SERVICE WARRANTY
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NOTE: Ensure that all populated cells are considered during calculations of C-O and SD
Vessel Gyro Port Location Date
'DPV Allianz Zeus' TSS Meridian Surveyor Ras Laffan Port, Berthing 8 14/05/2016
Inst. Co-ordinates (mE, mN) Grid Convergence Quayside on Job No.
559618.076 2866729.136 0.2606 PORT PCBQ019
1 6:46:14 100 40 08 89.862 106 05 43 67.756 559702.381 2866760.245 559683.576 2866746.476 53.79 54.05 54.83 -0.78
2 6:49:00 100 40 12 89.855 106 06 48 67.752 559702.375 2866760.241 559683.577 2866746.454 53.74 54.00 54.83 -0.83
3 6:52:16 100 40 08 89.851 106 06 31 67.748 559702.371 2866760.241 559683.572 2866746.459 53.75 54.01 54.83 -0.82
4 6:55:34 100 40 52 89.894 106 07 50 67.759 559702.418 2866760.238 559683.589 2866746.436 53.76 54.02 54.83 -0.81
5 6:58:32 100 40 50 89.854 106 07 07 67.752 559702.380 2866760.225 559683.579 2866746.448 53.77 54.03 54.83 -0.80
6 7:01:43 100 40 47 89.866 106 07 06 67.745 559702.391 2866760.230 559683.572 2866746.447 53.78 54.04 54.83 -0.79
7 7:04:58 100 40 30 89.856 106 07 37 67.757 559702.379 2866760.234 559683.586 2866746.440 53.72 53.98 54.83 -0.85
8 7:09:03 100 40 20 89.850 106 07 34 67.754 559702.372 2866760.236 559683.583 2866746.440 53.71 53.97 54.83 -0.86
9 7:19:17 100 40 38 89.846 106 07 15 67.748 559702.371 2866760.227 559683.576 2866746.445 53.75 54.01 54.83 -0.83
10 7:20:35 100 40 48 89.845 106 06 36 67.732 559702.372 2866760.223 559683.557 2866746.453 53.80 54.06 54.83 -0.77
11 7:23:36 100 40 57 89.844 106 07 08 67.738 559702.372 2866760.219 559683.565 2866746.444 53.78 54.04 54.83 -0.79
12 7:26:52 100 41 39 89.854 106 06 57 67.743 559702.388 2866760.205 559683.569 2866746.449 53.83 54.09 54.83 -0.74
13 7:29:58 100 40 53 89.845 106 06 47 67.726 559702.372 2866760.221 559683.552 2866746.448 53.80 54.06 54.83 -0.77
14 7:34:05 100 40 56 89.839 106 06 56 67.706 559702.367 2866760.217 559683.533 2866746.440 53.81 54.07 54.67 -0.59
15 7:37:51 100 44 22 89.826 106 08 45 67.692 559702.386 2866760.129 559683.529 2866746.402 53.95 54.21 55.00 -0.79
53.78 54.04 C-O -0.79
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NOTE: Ensure that all populated cells are considered during calculations of C-O and SD
Vessel Gyro Stbd Location Date
'DPV Allianz Zeus' TSS Meridian Surveyor Ras Laffan Port, Berthing 8 14/05/2016
Inst. Co-ordinates (mE, mN) Grid Convergence Quayside on Job No.
559618.076 2866729.136 0.2606 PORT PCBQ019
1 6:46:14 100 40 08 89.862 106 05 43 67.756 559702.381 2866760.245 559683.576 2866746.476 53.79 54.05 53.87 0.18
2 6:49:00 100 40 12 89.855 106 06 48 67.752 559702.375 2866760.241 559683.577 2866746.454 53.74 54.00 53.87 0.13
3 6:52:16 100 40 08 89.851 106 06 31 67.748 559702.371 2866760.241 559683.572 2866746.459 53.75 54.01 53.88 0.13
4 6:55:34 100 40 52 89.894 106 07 50 67.759 559702.418 2866760.238 559683.589 2866746.436 53.76 54.02 53.91 0.11
5 6:58:32 100 40 50 89.854 106 07 07 67.752 559702.380 2866760.225 559683.579 2866746.448 53.77 54.03 53.88 0.15
6 7:01:43 100 40 47 89.866 106 07 06 67.745 559702.391 2866760.230 559683.572 2866746.447 53.78 54.04 53.83 0.21
7 7:04:58 100 40 30 89.856 106 07 37 67.757 559702.379 2866760.234 559683.586 2866746.440 53.72 53.98 53.87 0.11
8 7:09:03 100 40 20 89.850 106 07 34 67.754 559702.372 2866760.236 559683.583 2866746.440 53.71 53.97 53.86 0.11
9 7:19:17 100 40 38 89.846 106 07 15 67.748 559702.371 2866760.227 559683.576 2866746.445 53.75 54.01 53.85 0.16
10 7:20:35 100 40 48 89.845 106 06 36 67.732 559702.372 2866760.223 559683.557 2866746.453 53.80 54.06 53.84 0.22
11 7:23:36 100 40 57 89.844 106 07 08 67.738 559702.372 2866760.219 559683.565 2866746.444 53.78 54.04 53.87 0.17
12 7:26:52 100 41 39 89.854 106 06 57 67.743 559702.388 2866760.205 559683.569 2866746.449 53.83 54.09 53.83 0.26
13 7:29:58 100 40 53 89.845 106 06 47 67.726 559702.372 2866760.221 559683.552 2866746.448 53.80 54.06 53.87 0.19
14 7:34:05 100 40 56 89.839 106 06 56 67.706 559702.367 2866760.217 559683.533 2866746.440 53.81 54.07 53.78 0.29
15 7:37:51 100 44 22 89.826 106 08 45 67.692 559702.386 2866760.129 559683.529 2866746.402 53.95 54.21 53.94 0.27
53.78 54.04 C-O 0.18
STDV 0.06
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Project Information
Date: 16-05-2016 Latitude: 26° 35' 16.8'' N Equipment Name: Valeport 602
Time: 01:37:00 Longitude: 52° 0' 8.6'' E Equipment Model: Valeport 602
Project No: PCBQ019 Local Easting: 599817.9 mE Calibration Date: 01/03/2016
Client: MAERSK OIL AS Local Northing: 2490957.4 mN Asset No: N/A
Location: NNE Location, AS Line Name: AS AB 250 Serial No: 19777
Vessel/Barge: Allianz Zeus Line KP: -0.011 SV Cast No: 3
0.0
10.0
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30.0
Depth (m)
40.0
20.0
50.0
60.0
30.0
Salinity Profile
Salinity (psu)
39.5 40.0 40.5 41.0 41.5 42.0
0.0
40.0
10.0
41
20.0
50.0
30.0
Depth (m)
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60.0
50.0
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Salinity:DnCast Salinity:UpCast
SoS:DnCast SoS:UpCast SoS:Smooth
70.0
70.0
Salinity:Smooth
Report No :PCBQ019_003_201605160137_SVP Cast Report Processed By : EMS/MRR Raw Data Filename : 20160516_0137.TXT
Fugro Survey (Middle East) Limited
FSME 830.34 - Sound Velocity Profile Report
Project Information
Date: 17-05-2016 Latitude: 26° 35' 19.5'' N Equipment Name: Valeport 602
Time: 10:52:00 Longitude: 52° 0' 9.7'' E Equipment Model: Valeport 602
Project No: PCBQ019 Local Easting: 599847.99 mE Calibration Date: 01/03/2016
Client: MAERSK OIL AS Local Northing: 2941039.15 mN Asset No: N/A
Location: AS-AB Location Line Name: AS AB 250 Serial No: 19777
Vessel/Barge: Allianz Zeus Line KP: 0 SV Cast No: 4
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Report No :PCBQ019_004_201605171052_SVP Cast Report Processed By : EMS/MRR Raw Data Filename : 20160517_1052.TXT
MAERSK OIL QATAR AS
RIG ENTRY AND DEBRIS CLEARANCE SURVEY, AS-A-B PLATFORM LOCATION
AL SHAHEEN FIELD, BLOCK 5, STATE OF QATAR
Mean Position Fixes taken With ROV Facing Legs of Well Head (CCW)
NNE Position Provided by
ROV Position client
ROV Difference Difference
Position Heading Leg No Easting Northing Easting Northing Easting Northing
SOUTH 001.88 A1 601229.06 2943351.37 601228.32 2943350.81 0.74 0.56
WEST 085.44 A2 601228.87 2943351.98 601228.32 2943350.81 0.55 1.17
NORTH 163.19 B2 601229.06 2943352.16 601228.32 2943350.81 0.74 1.35
EAST 254.72 B1 601229.59 2943351.76 601228.32 2943350.81 1.27 0.95
Mean 601229.15 2943351.82 601228.32 2943350.81 0.83 1.01
Std Dev 0.31 0.34
Observed coordinates to Existing coordinates Difference 0.83 1.01
Observed coordinates to
Range 1.03 Brg (G) 224.22°
Existing coordinates
Signed Signed
Name B. PASUPATHY Name GARY LIBBY
Designation FSME PARTY CHIEF Designation MAERSK CLIENT REP.
Date 16-May-16 Date 16-May-16
MAERSK OIL QATAR AS
RIG ENTRY AND DEBRIS CLEARANCE SURVEY, AS-A-B PLATFORM LOCATION
AL SHAHEEN FIELD, BLOCK 5, STATE OF QATAR
Document Issue:
Digital and Paper Field Report issued to Client YTM 31 May 2016
Copy Reason for Issue Prepared by Date
CONTENTS
Page
1. INTRODUCTION 1
1.1 Pre Calibration 1
2. GEODETIC PARAMETERS 2
2.1 Units 2
2.2 Geodetic and Projection Parameters 2
3. SETTINGS 3
4. CALIBRATION 5
4.1 Method 5
4.1.1 Latency Calibration 6
4.1.2 Pitch Calibration 6
4.1.3 Roll Calibration 6
4.1.4 Heading (or Yaw) Calibration 6
5. RESULTS 7
APPENDIX
TABLES
Table 2.1: Project Geodetic and Projection Parameters 2
Table 3.1: Multibeam Echo Sounder Settings 3
Table 3.2: Motion Sensor Settings 3
Table 3.3: Calibration Location 3
Table 3.4: Loaded Calibration Lines 3
Table 3.5: Weather Conditions 4
Table 5.1: Multibeam Echo Sounder Calibration Results 7
FIGURE
Figure 4.1: Calibration Line Plan 5
1. INTRODUCTION
The Reson SeaBat 7125 Multibeam echo sounder onboard the Allianz Zeus was calibrated on 17 May
2016. The calibration was undertaken over 32in Ras Gas Export Pipeline from RG-A to Ras Laffan, Al
Shaheen Field. The purpose of calibrating the system was to determine the angular difference
between the pitch, roll and heading sensors with the multibeam head installation, and time delay in the
positioning system.
When the multibeam transducer, motion sensor and gyrocompass are installed on a vessel, there is
always going to be some residual misalignment between the sensors. During survey operations the
multibeam data, with appropriate offset corrections, needs to be derived relative to true vertical. Any
deviations in roll will translate to depth measurement errors in the outer beams, increasing with beam
angle. Deviations in pitch will result in along track position errors. Similarly, heading (or yaw) offsets
between the planes of the multibeam transmit beam and the alignment of the vessel reported by the
gyro will result in position errors on the soundings from the outer beams. These errors will increase
both with beam angle off nadir and water depth.
It is also necessary to determine any latency within the positioning system to ensure that the data
collection system is synchronised to GPS time. The difference in time from the moment when a
position is valid until the position message is sent to the data collection system must be determined.
Commonly used DGPS receivers have latencies ranging from 200 milliseconds to over one second. If
the data collection system does not correct for this latency, the result is a speed dependent position
error in the data.
The “Allianz Zeus” has primary motion sensor fitted on the Multibeam deployment frame inside the
moon pool.
• Gyrocompass calibration
• DGPS verification
• TS Dip
2. GEODETIC PARAMETERS
2.1 Units
• Coordinates, lengths and heights are expressed in International metres [m]
• Angles are expressed in degrees
• Times are Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)
3. SETTINGS
4. CALIBRATION
4.1 Method
Six (6) lines were run, four (4) were over the same location and two were offset by 100 m either side.
Calibration lines were processed using the multibeam calibration software program within Fugro’s
Starfix suite to find correction values in the following order:
• Latency
• Pitch
• Roll
60 meters 60 meters
3 5
2
6 1
The positioning system latency correction was derived by iteratively reducing the difference in distance
between along track positions of the well marked object until the two data sets aligned.
Zero latency has been achieved by using GPS time synchronisation (1 PPS) with the help of the Fugro
Starfix.G2 system.
Pitch offset error was measured from reciprocal lines that were run over the established point at a
speed of 1.5 knots.
The pitch offset correction of -0.20° was derived by iteratively reducing the differences in vertical angle
through nadir along the along track calibration line until the two data sets aligned.
The roll offset error was measured by running reciprocal survey lines over a flat area of seabed then
comparing the across track profiles against one another.
The roll offset correction -0.85° was derived by iteratively reducing the differences in horizontal angle
along an across track calibration line until the two data sets aligned.
The heading offset error was derived by iteratively reducing the difference in orientation angle to a
target resolved in 2 lines run in the same direction and 60 m apart.
A heading offset correction of 0.-50° was derived by iteratively reducing the differences in orientation
angle of each swath until the target aligned within the overlapping central region.
5. RESULTS
The Seatex MRU5 was used as the primary motion sensor during the calibration procedure and during
the survey period. A summary of calibration results is given below:
The data examples show screen dumps before and after the application of calibration corrections and
an image showing the final corrected data set can be found in Appendix A.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Date of Survey: 17 May 2016
Vessel: Allianz Zeus
Survey Equipment: Reson SeaBat 7125
Recording Medium: Digital
Scaling: N/A
Frequency: 400 KHz
Range: 80 m
GENERAL INFORMATION
Date of Survey: 17 May 2016
Vessel: Allianz Zeus
Survey Equipment: Reson SeaBat 7125
Recording Medium: Digital
Scaling: N/A
Frequency: 400 KHz
Range: 80 m
GENERAL INFORMATION
Date of Survey: 17 May 2016
Vessel: Allianz Zeus
Survey Equipment: Reson SeaBat 7125
Recording Medium: Digital
Scaling: N/A
Frequency: 400 KHz
Range: 80 m
GENERAL INFORMATION
Date of Survey: 17 May 2016
Vessel: Allianz Zeus
Survey Equipment: Reson SeaBat 7125
Recording Medium: Digital
Scaling: N/A
Frequency: 400 KHz
Range: 80 m
GENERAL INFORMATION
Date of Survey: 17 May 2016
Vessel: Allianz Zeus
Survey Equipment: Reson SeaBat 7125
Recording Medium: Digital
Scaling: N/A
Frequency: 400 KHz
Range: 80 m
GENERAL INFORMATION
Date of Survey: 17 May 2016
Vessel: Allianz Zeus
Survey Equipment: Reson SeaBat 7125
Recording Medium: Digital
Scaling: N/A
Frequency: 400 KHz
Range: 80 m
GENERAL INFORMATION
Date of Survey: 17 May 2016
Vessel: Allianz Zeus
Survey Equipment: Reson SeaBat 7125
Recording Medium: Digital
Scaling: N/A
Frequency: 400 KHz
Range: 80 m
GENERAL INFORMATION
Date of Survey: 17 May 2016
Vessel: Allianz Zeus
Survey Equipment: Reson SeaBat 7125
Recording Medium: Digital
Scaling: N/A
Frequency: 400 KHz
Range: 80 m
Subject: Mobilisation and Calibration; Ras Laffan Port and NNE Wellhead
Document File Ref.: PCBQ019_Allianz Zeus Mobilisation & Calibration Report (Rev 0)
Document Issue:
1 Digital Field Report issued to Client B. Pasupathy 27 May 2016
0 Digital Field Report issued to Client B. Pasupathy 25 May 2016
Rev. Copy Reason for Issue Prepared by Date
MAERSK OIL QATAR AS
RIG ENTRY AND DEBRIS CLEARANCE SURVEYS
AL SHAHEEN FIELD, BLOCK 5, OFFSHORE STATE OF QATAR
CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION 1
1.1 General 1
1.2 Personnel 1
1.3 Equipment 2
1.4 Equipment Layout 3
2. GEODESY 4
2.1 Geodetic and Projection Parameters 4
2.2 Test Coordinate Computation 5
6. SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 19
APPENDICES
A. CONTROL STATIONS
B. GYROCOMPASS CALIBRATIONS
C. DGPS VERIFICATION
D. VELOCITY PROFILES
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 General
Fugro was contracted by Maersk Oil Qatar AS (MOQ) (Client) to provide positioning and navigation
survey services for Rig Entry and Debris Clearance surveys onboard the DPV Allianz Zeus and the
client supplied Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) Panther XT 965, in the Al Shaheen Field, Block 5,
offshore the State of Qatar.
Vessel calibrations were conducted while the vessel was alongside Ras Laffan Port Berth 8, on 14 May
2016. The USBL verification was conducted on 16 May 2016 at the NNE well head. The multibeam
MBES patch test calibration was conducted on 17 May 2016, in the Al Shaheen Field.
1.2 Personnel
The following personnel were employed during the project period to provide General Visual Inspection
(GVI) survey services.
1.3 Equipment
The following equipment was mobilised onboard:
2. GEODESY
Spheroid: World Geodetic System 1984 (WGS84) ITRF 2008 Current Epoch
Datum: World Geodetic System 1984 (WGS84) ITRF 2008 Current Epoch
Scale
Shift dX: +250.20 m Rotation rX: 0.00 arcsec 0.00 ppm
Factor:
Shift dY: +153.09 m Rotation rY: 0.00 arcsec
False Northing: 0m
Units: Metre
Notes:
1. Fugro Starfix navigation software always uses WGS84 geodetic parameters as a primary datum for any
geodetic calculations.
2. Source: MOQ Survey Standard SS-10-02-00. Rev5.1
3. This is the right-handed coordinate frame rotation convention used by the Fugro Starfix navigation
software.
The following screen grab shows the results of the test computation:
For the duration of the calibration, the gyrocompass latitude was set to correspond with the calibration
position (26° North) and the gyrocompass speed was set to zero.
The alignment corrections shown in Table 4.1 are the corrections derived by determining the bearing of
the ship’s centreline, whilst the vessel was moored alongside Berth 8 in Ras Laffan Port, Qatar.
Total Station observations were undertaken between 06:40 and 07:40 on 14 May 2016. Heading data
from both gyrocompasses were simultaneously logged in Starfix.Seis during this period.
The alignment correction was derived as the mean difference between the true vessel heading and the
gyrocompass observations. The final mean corrections applied to the gyrocompasses were -0.79°T
(Port Gyro) and 0.18°T (Starboard Gyro).
All alignment correction factors were approved by Fugro prior to start of survey works.
4.2.1 Offset Measurements - DPV Allianz Zeus and ROV Panther XT 965
A Total Station was deployed to measure the vessel and its survey sensor offsets. A measuring tape
was also deployed to measure and cross-check the offsets of the ROV Panther XT 965 instrument
locations. The following table summarises the results:
The DPV Allianz Zeus traverse report is included in Appendix A – Station Controls.
Offset diagrams for the vessel and ROV are presented below.
Whilst vessel waiting on weather at Ras Laffan Port in Qatar, Vessel offset verifications were conducted
on 25 May 2016, using a Total Station system to observe prism targets on the offset location MBES
Pole and USBL GAPS Pole. The results of the offset verifications were tabulated below:
The following tables summarise the results of the Starfix.G2 GNSS, Starfix.XP GPS and Offset positions
that were verified against the control stations established in Ras Laffan Port.
4.4.1 TSDIP at Ras Laffan Port and NNE Well Head Location
On 13 May 2016, a TSDIP was conducted in Ras Laffan Port to wet test the equipment and also to
check the functionality of the USBL beacons.
On 15 May 2016, prior to conducting the GAPS verification at the NNE well head, a TSDIP was
performed close to the verification survey area. A water depth of 64 m was recorded by the TSDIP and
an average sound velocity of 1537.16 m/s was derived. The acquired data (profile) was entered in to
the GAPS USBL system.
On 21 May 2016, while waiting on weather, both TSDIP sensors were deployed and the results
compared while the vessel was alongside in Ras Laffan Port. The average velocity of both sensors was
derived to be 1552.3 m/s. Both profiles matched and the results are presented in Figure 4.5.
Figure 4.5: SVP Profile 1 cast report for sensor comparison in Ras Laffan Port
Figure 4.6: SVP Profile 2 cast report for sensor comparison in Ras Laffan Port
The results of the position verification at NNE disposal well head are presented below:
6. SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
Seis Configuration Summary is included in Appendix F - Seis Configuration Summary
APPENDICES
A. CONTROL STATIONS
B. GYROCOMPASS CALIBRATIONS
C. DGPS VERIFICATION
D. VELOCITY PROFILES
A. CONTROL STATIONS
B. GYROCOMPASS CALIBRATIONS
C. DGPS VERIFICATION
D. VELOCITY PROFILES
C. TIDAL DATA
1.6
Observed Tide
1.4
1.2
1.0
Height (m)
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0.4
0.2
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Observation Details
Location: AL SHAHEEN FIELD
Latitude: 26° 35' N
Longitude 51° 55' E
Time Zone: GMT
Survey Datum LAT
Source: Observed (Client-supplied actual water level observations in Al Shaheen Field)
PCBQ019-Tide Curve.xlsx Tide Curve
MAERSK OIL QATAR AS
RIG ENTRY AND DEBRIS CLEARANCE SURVEY, AS-A-B PLATFORM LOCATION
AL SHAHEEN FIELD, BLOCK 5, STATE OF QATAR
D. EQUIPMENT
Positioning Systems
2x Starfix.G2 DGNSS receiver
1x Printer / Scanner
3x External Video Display Unit - Helmsman
2x Survey grade gyrocompass
Depth sensor
Altimeter
IXSea Octans Ti 1000 Submersible Gyrocompass & Motion sensor
E. CHARTS
Encl. Rev
Chart No. Title Sheet No. Scale
No. No.
PCBQ019-ASIA-CS001BD Bathymetry 01 of 01 1:2000 1 0
PCBQ019-ASIA-CS001MD Multibeam Sun Illumination Image 01 of 01 1:2000 2 0
PCBQ019-ASIA-CS001SD Seabed Features 01 of 01 1:2000 3 0
PCBQ019-ASIA-CS001ND Multibeam Hit Count Per Bin Image 01 of 01 1:2000 4 0
PCBQ019-ASIA-CS001QD Multibeam Standard Deviation Image 01 of 01 1:2000 5 0
PCBQ019-ASIA-CS001TD Vessel CRP and MBES Tracks 01 of 01 1:2000 6 0
F. SERVICE WARRANTY
FUGRO
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