056J13 INS MNL 0200_B00 Pipeline Installation Manual

COMPANY: FOXTROT JOB Revision
COUNTRY: CÓTE D’IVOIRE 00 01 B00

AREA: BLOCK CI-27 Doc. N.
PLANT: WP4 - PIPELINES
Contractor Doc. N. :
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PIPELINE INSTALLATION MANUAL
ACKET AND DECK Sheet / of Compiled Date
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MARLIN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
WP4 - PIPELINES

056J13-INS-MNL-0200
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INDEX
1.0 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................................... 8

1.1 GENERAL ......................................................................................................................................................... 8
1.2 PURPOSE OF THE PROJECT FACILITIES ................................................................................................ 8
1.3 SCOPE OF THE DOCUMENT ....................................................................................................................... 9
1.4 LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS........................................................................................................................... 10
1.5 DEFINITION .................................................................................................................................................... 11
2.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION ...................................................................................................................................12
2.1 GENERAL ....................................................................................................................................................... 12
2.2 PROJECT MANAGEMENT .......................................................................................................................... 12
2.3 PIPELINE PARAMETERS ............................................................................................................................ 13
2.3.1 6” Dia. and 14” Dia. pipeline mechanical characteristics: ........................................................................ 13
2.3.2 6” Dia. and 14” Dia. pipe Joint Weight ..................................................................................................... 14
2.3.3 Environmental Data .................................................................................................................................. 14
Wave Data ................................................................................................................................................................ 14
Current Data ............................................................................................................................................................. 15
2.4 PIPELINE ROUTES ....................................................................................................................................... 16
2.4.1 14” Dry Gas Export Pipeline (3a-3b) and 6” Dia. Stabilized Oil Export Pipeline (4a-4b) Routes ................ 16
2.4.2 14” Wet Gas Flow Line Route (2a-2b) and 6” Dia. Multiphase Flow Line (1a-1b) Route Data ................. 18
2.4.3 Pipeline Alignment and Tolerances ........................................................................................................... 19
2.4.4 Pipeline Target Areas ................................................................................................................................ 19
2.5 GEOTHECNICAL DATA ............................................................................................................................... 20
3.0 MARINE SPREAD, EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES ...............................................................................................21
3.1 GENERAL ....................................................................................................................................................... 21
3.2 DLV SEMINOLE ............................................................................................................................................. 21
3.2.1 General...................................................................................................................................................... 21
3.3 STINGER MAIN CHARACTERISTICS ....................................................................................................... 24
3.3.1 Firing Line & Stinger Support Configuration ............................................................................................. 27
3.3.2 Mooring System ........................................................................................................................................ 30
3.4 ANCHOR HANDLING TUGS ........................................................................................................................ 30
3.5 CARGO BARGE TOWING TUGS ................................................................................................................ 30
3.6 DIVING SUPPORT VESSEL ........................................................................................................................ 30
3.7 POSITIONING EQUIPMENT ........................................................................................................................ 31
4.0 PIPELINE INSTALLATION PROCEDURE .............................................................................................................32
4.1 DOCUMENT LIST .......................................................................................................................................... 32
4.2 LIST OF THE ON SITE ACTIVITIES .......................................................................................................... 32
5.0 PRE CONSTRUCTION SURVEY .........................................................................................................................34
5.1 GENERAL ....................................................................................................................................................... 34
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6.0 PREPARATION WORKS FOR 6” DIA. & 14” DIA. PIPELINE CROSSING WITH THE EXISTING STRUCTURES..........35
6.1 GENERAL ....................................................................................................................................................... 35
6.2 CROSSING OPTIONS OF THE 12” AND 4” EXISTING PIPELINES AND THE 3A-3B AND 4A-4B
PIPELINES.................................................................................................................................................................. 36
7.0 PIPE JOINT TRANSPORTATION ON BOARD OF THE DEDICATED CARGO BARGES; ...........................................38
7.1 GENERAL ....................................................................................................................................................... 38
8.0 HDD PIPELINE PULLING HEADS RECOVERY & TIE IN SEQUENCE ......................................................................39
8.1 DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITIES .................................................................................................................. 39
8.1.1 General...................................................................................................................................................... 39
8.1.2 Stinger Ballast Configuration .................................................................................................................... 40
8.1.3 Limiting Sea State at 14” Dia. HDD Pipeline Recovery at the minimum WD ............................................ 40
8.1.4 14” Dia. HDD Pipeline Recovery Parameters ............................................................................................ 41
8.1.5 14” HDD Pipeline (3a-3b) Tie In Sequence Action List ............................................................................... 46
8.1.6 Limiting Sea State for 6” Dia. HDD Pipeline Recovery ............................................................................... 48
8.1.7 6” Dia. HDD Pipeline (4a-4b) Recovery Parameters .................................................................................. 49
8.1.8 6” Dia. HDD Pipeline (4a-4b) Tie In Sequence Action List .......................................................................... 54
9.0 1A-1B & 2A-2B FLOWLINES START UP SEQUENCE AT MARLIN PLATFORM .....................................................57
9.1 GENERAL ....................................................................................................................................................... 57
9.2 DMA HOLDING POWER TEST.................................................................................................................... 58
9.3 DESCRIPTION OF THE START UP SEQUENCE .................................................................................... 59
9.3.1 General...................................................................................................................................................... 59
9.3.2 14” Dia. Wet Gas Flow Line (2a-2b) Start Up at Marlin Platform - Main Operative Parameters ............. 61
9.3.3 14” Wet Gas Flow Line (2a-2b) Start Up at Marlin Platform Action List ................................................... 63
9.3.4 6” Dia. Multiphase Oil Flowline Start-up sequence at Marlin Platform– Main Operative Parameters ... 65
9.3.5 6” Dia. Multiphase Flowline (1a-1b) Start Up Sequence at Marlin Platform Action List ........................... 67
10.0 PIPELINE AND FLOWLINE NORMAL LAYING ....................................................................................................69
10.1 GENERAL ................................................................................................................................................... 69
10.2 DLV SEMINOLE MOORING PATTERN IN STRAIGHT AND CURVED PATH ................................. 70
10.2.1 General...................................................................................................................................................... 70
10.2.2 Minimum Radius for Pipe laying in curved path ....................................................................................... 70
10.3 DESCRIPTION OF PIPELINE AND FLOWLINE NORMAL LAYING ACTIVITIES ............................ 71
10.3.1 Quality Control of the Process ................................................................................................................... 71
10.3.2 DLV Seminole Firing Line Main Equipment Description ............................................................................ 71
10.3.3 Sequence of Operations ............................................................................................................................ 71
10.3.4 Normal Laying Operation in the Firing Line Action List ............................................................................. 75
10.3.5 Anode Installation ..................................................................................................................................... 78
10.3.6 Pipe Joint Stress Monitoring during Pipe Laying activities ........................................................................ 79
10.3.7 Description of the Anchor Handling Procedure during Pipe laying activities ............................................ 80
10.3.8 DLV Seminole Firing Line Plan View .......................................................................................................... 82
11.0 PIPELINE AND FLOWLINE LAY DOWN OPERATIONS AT MARLIN AND FOXTROT A PLATFORMS ......................83

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11.1 GENERAL ................................................................................................................................................... 83

11.2 GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE LAY DOWN OPERATION .......................................................... 84
11.3 LAY DOWN SEQUENCE AT MARLIN .................................................................................................... 85
11.3.1 Lay Down Sequence at Marlin Platform for 14" Dia. Dry Gas export Pipeline (3a-3b). ............................ 85
11.3.2 14” Dia. Dry Gas Export Pipeline (3a-3b) Lay Down Sequence at Marlin Platform Action List ................. 87
11.3.3 Detailed Lay Down operations at Marlin Platform for 6" Dia. Stabilized Oil export Pipeline (4a-4b) -
General 88
11.3.4 6” Dia. Stabilized Oil export Pipeline (4a-4b) Lay Down Sequence at Marlin Platform Action List ........... 91
11.4 LAY DOWN SEQUENCE AT FOXTROT A PLATFORM ...................................................................... 92
11.4.1 Lay Down Sequence at Foxtrot A Platform for 14" Dia. Wet Gas Flow Line (2a-2b) - General. ................ 92
11.4.2 14” Dia. 14" Wet Gas Flowline (2a-2b) Lay Down Sequence at Foxtrot A Platform Action List ................ 95
11.4.3 6” Dia. Multiphase Flowline (1a-1b) Lay Down Sequence at Foxtrot A Platform - General. ..................... 97
11.4.4 6” Dia. Multiphase Flow Line (1a-1b) Lay Down Sequence at Foxtrot A Platform Action List .................. 99
12.0 CONTINGENCY OPERATIONS ........................................................................................................................101
12.1 GENERAL ................................................................................................................................................. 101
12.2 ABANDON SEQUENCE ......................................................................................................................... 101
12.2.1 General.................................................................................................................................................... 101
12.2.2 6” Dia. Pipeline Abandon Sequence ........................................................................................................ 101
12.2.3 14” Dia. Pipeline Abandon Sequence ...................................................................................................... 101
12.3 PIPELINE RECOVERY SEQUENCE .................................................................................................... 102
12.3.1 General.................................................................................................................................................... 102
12.3.2 6” Dia. Pipeline (1a-1b) Recovery Sequence............................................................................................ 102
12.3.3 14” Dia. Pipeline (2a-2b) Recovery Sequence.......................................................................................... 103
12.4 ABANDON OF THE PIPELINE DUE TO THE INSURGENCE OF A WET BUCKLE ...................... 104
12.4.1 General.................................................................................................................................................... 104
12.4.2 Wet Buckle Recovery ............................................................................................................................... 106
13.0 OPERATIVE LIMITING SEA STATES ................................................................................................................108
13.1 GENERAL ................................................................................................................................................. 108
14.0 PIPELINE PRECOMMISSIONING ....................................................................................................................111
14.1 GENERAL ................................................................................................................................................. 111
14.2 PIPELINE FLOODING CLEANING AND GAUGING ........................................................................... 111
14.3 HYDROSTATIC TESTING ...................................................................................................................... 112
15.0 AS BUILT SURVEY .........................................................................................................................................114
15.1 GENERAL ................................................................................................................................................. 114
16.0 COMPLETION WORKS...................................................................................................................................115
16.1 GENERAL ................................................................................................................................................. 115
16.2 FREE SPAN CORRECTION .................................................................................................................. 115
16.2.1 General.................................................................................................................................................... 115
16.2.2 Free Span Correction Sequence ............................................................................................................... 116
16.3 DROPPED OBJECT MATTRESSES INSTALLATION ....................................................................... 117

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16.3.1 General.................................................................................................................................................... 117

16.3.2 Concrete Mattresses Size ........................................................................................................................ 117
16.3.3 Lifting Frame ........................................................................................................................................... 118
17.0 RESPONSIBILITIES .........................................................................................................................................120
17.1 GENERAL ................................................................................................................................................. 120
17.1.1 Project Manager ..................................................................................................................................... 120
17.1.2 Diving Superintendent............................................................................................................................. 120
17.1.3 Vessel Master .......................................................................................................................................... 120
17.1.4 Field Engineer.......................................................................................................................................... 121
17.1.5 QAQC Engineer........................................................................................................................................ 121
17.1.6 Safety Supervisor..................................................................................................................................... 121
17.1.7 Team Leaders .......................................................................................................................................... 121
17.1.8 Chief Warehouseman .............................................................................................................................. 121
18.0 ATTACHMENTS .............................................................................................................................................122
18.1 SECTION A: COMPANY DOCUMENTS............................................................................................... 123
18.1.1 COMPANY Document .............................................................................................................................. 123
18.2 SECTION B: CONTRACTOR DOCUMENTS....................................................................................... 123
18.2.1 CONTRACTOR Procedures and Installation Documents .......................................................................... 123
18.2.2 CONTRACTOR Drawings .......................................................................................................................... 124
18.3 SECTION C: MARINE SPREAD & DIVING EQUIPMENT .................................................................. 128

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INDEX OF TABLES
Table 2-1 HDD Pipeline Mechanical Characteristics ....................................................................................... 13
Table 2-2 Pipe Joint in Air and Submerged Weight ........................................................................................ 14
Table 2-3Current Extreme Values at Different Water Depth ........................................................................... 15
Table 2-4 14” Dia. Dry Gas Export Pipeline Route .......................................................................................... 17
Table 2-5 6” Dia. Stabilized Oil Export Pipeline Route .................................................................................... 17
Table 2-6 14” Dia. Wet Gas Pipeline Route Data ............................................................................................ 19
Table 2-7 6” Dia. Multiphase Flowline Route Data .......................................................................................... 19
Table 2-8 Geotechnical Data on the 14” Dia. Dry Gas (3a – 3b) & 6” Dia. Stabilized Oil (4a – 4b) Pipeline
Routes.............................................................................................................................................................. 20
Table 2-9 Geotechnical Data on the 6” Multiphase (1a – 1b) and 14” Wet Gas (2a – 2b) Flowline Routes ... 20
Table 3-1 Firing Line Support Coordinates With Reference to (X, Y) System ................................................ 27
Table 3-2 Stinger Support Coordinates With Reference to (X’, Y’) System .................................................... 28
Table 6-1 Crossing Location Coordinates ....................................................................................................... 35
Table 8-1 Stinger Ballast configurations for 14” HDD Pipeline Recovery ....................................................... 40
Table 8-2 14” Dia. HDD Pipeline Recovery - Limiting sea states at 12 m WD................................................ 41
Table 8-3 14” Dia. HDD Pipeline Recovery - Pipeline Laying Analysis Main Parameters .............................. 41
Table 8-4 6” Dia. HDD Pipeline Recovery (4a-4b) Limiting sea states ........................................................... 49
Table 8-5 6” Dia. HDD Pipeline Recovery - Pipeline Laying Analysis Main Parameters ................................ 49
Table 9-1 6” Dia. and 14” Dia. Flowlines DMA Load Test Results .................................................................. 59
Table 9-2 14” Dia. Wet Gas Flowline (2a-2b) Start-up – Flowline Laying Analysis Main Parameters ............ 61
Table 9-3 14” Dia. Wet Gas Flowline (2a-2b) Start-up – Main Operative Parameters .................................... 62
Table 9-4 6” Dia. Multiphase Flowline (1a-1b) Start-up - Flowline Laying Analysis Main Parameters ........... 65
Table 9-5 6” Dia. Multiphase Flowline (1a-1b) Start-up - Main Operative Parameters ................................... 66
Table 10-1 6” Dia. Pipeline/Flowline Normal Laying - Laying Analysis Main Parameters .............................. 69
Table 10-2 14” Dia. Pipeline/Flowline Normal Laying - Laying Analysis Main Parameters ............................ 69
Table 10-3 Minimum Curve Radius for Pipeline Laying in Curved Path ......................................................... 70
Table 10-4 List of the parameters to be monitored ......................................................................................... 80
Table 11-1 14" Dia. Dry Gas Export Pipeline (3a-3b) Lay-Down – Pipeline Analysis Main Parameters ........ 86
Table 11-2 14" Dia. Dry Gas Export Pipeline (3a-3b) Lay-Down - Main Operative Parameters ..................... 86
Table 11-3 6” Dia. Stabilized Oil Export Pipeline (4a-4b) Lay-Down – Laying Analysis Main Parameters ..... 89
Table 11-4 6” Dia. Stabilized Oil Export Pipeline (4a-4b) Lay-Down - Main Operative Parameters ............... 90
Table 11-5 14" Wet Gas Flowline (2a-2b) Lay Down - Flowline Laying Analysis Main Parameters ............... 93
Table 11-6 14" Wet Gas Flowline (2a-2b) Lay Down – Main Operative Parameters ...................................... 94
Table 11-7 6” Dia. Multiphase Flowline (1a-1b) Lay Down – Flowline Analysis Main Parameters ................. 97
Table 11-8 6" Dia Multiphase Flow Line (1a-1b) Lay Down – Main Operative Parameters ............................ 98
Table 12-1 6” Dia. Multiphase Flow Line (1a-1b) Recovery – Pipeline Analysis Main Parameters .............. 102
Table 12-2 14” Dia. Wet Gas Flowline (1a-1b) Recovery – Flowline Analysis Main Parameters ................. 103
Table 12-3 6” Wet Buckle Lay Down at 110m WD – Pipeline Laying Analysis Main Parameters ................ 104
Table 12-4 14” Wet Buckle Lay Down at 110m WD – Pipeline Laying Analysis Main Parameters .............. 105
Table 12-5 6” Wet Buckle Recovery at 110m WD – Pipeline Laying Analysis Main Parameters ................. 106
Table 12-6 14” Wet Buckle Recovery at 110m WD – Pipeline Laying Analysis Main Parameters ............... 107
Table 13-1 Limiting sea states at 110 m WD for 6” Pipeline Laying ............................................................. 108
Table 13-2 Limiting sea states at 110 m WD for 14” Pipeline Laying ........................................................... 108
Table 13-3 Limit sea states at 110m WD – Hs limit ...................................................................................... 109
Table 16-1 Allowable Free Span Length for Section 1a-1b and 2a-2b ......................................................... 115
Table 16-2 Allowable Free Span Length – Section 3a-3b and 4a-4b ........................................................... 116

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INDEX OF FIGURES
Figure 1-1 - Platforms and Pipeline Networks ................................................................................................... 8

Figure 2-1Wave Rose for Significant Wave Heights ....................................................................................... 14
Figure 3-1 Lay-Vessel Support designation .................................................................................................... 22
Figure 3-2 Lay-Vessel Bench Mark for monitoring of the amount of A/R Winch Wire & Pipeline Paid-Out .... 22
Figure 3-3 - Sketch of the DLV Seminole Firing Line and Stinger Elements – Side View .............................. 23
Figure 3-4 - Stinger Support General Assembly ............................................................................................. 25
Figure 3-5 - Stinger Ballast Tank Arrangement - Side View............................................................................ 26
Figure 3-6 Reference System for Firing Line (X, Y) and Stinger Ramp (X’, Y’) Coordinates .......................... 29
Figure 6-1 Crossing Location .......................................................................................................................... 35
Figure 6-2 Crossing Solution ........................................................................................................................... 36
Figure 8-1 14” HDD Pipeline (3a-3b) Pulling Head As Installed Position ........................................................ 43
Figure 8-2 14” HDD Pipeline (3a-3b) Pulling Head Pad Eye Details .............................................................. 44
Figure 8-3 14” HDD Pipeline (3a-3b) Pulling Head Piping Outlets .................................................................. 45
Figure 8-4 6” Dia. HDD Pipeline (4a-4b) Pulling Head As Installed Position .................................................. 51
Figure 8-5 6” Dia. HDD Pipeline (4a-4b) Pulling Head Pad Eye Details ......................................................... 52
Figure 8-6 6” HDD Pipeline (4a-4b) Pulling Head Piping Outlets .................................................................... 53
Figure 9-1 - Start-Up & Lay Down Target Areas at Marlin Platform ................................................................ 57
Figure 9-2 - DMA Configuration for 6” and 14” Flowline Start Up at Marlin Platform ...................................... 58
Figure 10-1 Firing Line Work Stations ............................................................................................................. 82
Figure 13-1 Limit sea states at 110m WD – Hs limit ..................................................................................... 110

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1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 GENERAL
Foxtrot International, herein referred to as COMPANY, plans to develop the Marlin reservoir utilizing a
new fixed platform located at the location labeled as Marlin 2. After exploratory drilling, it was selected
to abandon the Marlin 1 surface location as part of the development of the reservoir.
The production from the new Marlin platform will be exported to shore through two (2) new Marlin–to-
shore pipelines. The new platform will also be connected to the existing Foxtrot A (FA) platform
through two (2) new infield transmission pipelines.
These pipelines will normally be out of service. They will only be utilized as back-up if either platform
has a major equipment or pipeline failure. In the Fig. 1.1 a schematic representation of the platforms
with the transmission and export pipeline network is presented.
ONSHORE PIPELINE TERMINAL (EXISTING)
12" Dry Gas 6" (4a-4b)

14" (3a-3b) Stabilized Oil
(existing) Dry Gas (new) Export
4" Oil (existing) (new)
6" (1a-1b) Multiphase Oil

(new)
Foxtrot A Marlin Jacket
(Existing) 14" (2a-2b) Wet Gas (new) (New)
Figure 1-1 - Platforms and Pipeline Networks
1.2 PURPOSE OF THE PROJECT FACILITIES
The purpose of the PROJECT FACILITIES is to enable drilling activities with tender assist rigs, to
process, meter and export the production fluids, according to the PROJECT specifications.

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The PROJECT FACILITIES comprise of:

1. One (1) 4-legged lifted jacket with skirt piles to be installed in approximately 110 m water depth,
with associated appurtenances such as piles, boat landing, navigational aids and 4 pre-installed
lead sections of conductor pipes;
2. Two (2) pre-installed pipeline risers on Marlin, plus two (2) new risers to be installed on Foxtrot A;
3. One (1) 4-legged deck including oil processing equipment, gas processing equipment and
compressors, living quarters and appurtenances;
4. Two (2) flowlines (6” and 14” diam) between the existing Foxtrot A Platform and the new MARLIN
Platform;
5. Two (2) export pipelines (6” and 14”) from the new MARLIN Platform to the shore, together with
the beach crossing and tie-in at onshore facilities.
1.3 SCOPE OF THE DOCUMENT
Scope of this installation manual is the definition of the detailed scope of work for the laying of
6” / 14” rigid pipelines.
The main activities that Micoperi will perform in accordance to the Company’s specifications are the
following:
1. Project management;
2. Laying engineering;
3. Pre construction survey;
4. Pipes transportation on board of the cargo barges;
5. Pipe laying: start-up, laydown and normal laying for each pipeline branch;
6. Pre-commissioning: flooding, cleaning, gauging, hydrotest pressure test, dewatering;
7. As laid survey.
The conductor piles and appurtenances shall be transported using the transport barge MICOURIER 2
with its towing tug Pineto (for vessel specification please refer to Technical Data Sheet enclosed in
Annex A) where it will meet with already positioned DLV Seminole.
The detailed Transportation procedure is the following:
056J13-ENG-PRC-0249 MARLIN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT - PIPE LOAD OUT TRANSPORTATION PROCEDURE
and it is included the Section B.

The AHTS which will be towing and in assistance to the Pipelaying vessel will be AHTS Master.
(for vessel specification please refer to Technical Data Sheet enclosed in the Annex A).
All the pipe joints needed for the whole pipeline operation shall be laden on board of the following
cargo barges:

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 MICOURIER 2 (Micoperi owned cargo barge);

 70’x250’ Cargo Barge (to be hired).
moored alongside the Ortona harbour quayside in four separate stacks.
The cargo barges shall be moored on site alongside DLV Seminole during pipelaying activities.
The following document:
056J13-ENG-RPT-0204 6’’ AND 14’’ PIPELINE INSTALLATION - STATIC AND DYNAMIC PIPELAY ANALYSIS
included in the Section B presents the results of the pipe laying analyses which have been carried out
to verify the capability of the selected pipelaying lay vessel Seminole to satisfactorily perform the
installation of the lines in the following order:
 One 14” ND pipeline (3a-3b dry gas pipeline) connecting the Marlin Platform to the Addah
pump station on shore;
 One 14” ND flowline (2a-2b wet gas flowline) connecting the existing Foxtrot A Platform to the
new Marlin Platform;
 One 6” ND pipeline (4a-4b stabilized oil export) connecting the Marlin Platform to the Addah
pump station on shore;
 One 6” ND flowline (1a-1b multiphase oil flowline) connecting the existing Foxtrot A Platform to
the new Marlin Platform.
The purpose of the installation manual is to be a practical and effective guide for the operating
personnel. Therefore it includes repeating of the text and contents from other documents. In case of
any conflict between this document and the specific procedures, will be considered as written in the
latter.
NOTE: All installation sequences (e.g. start-up, laydown, contingency, etc.) described in this
installation manual may be modified any time by Contractor’s Superintendent and relevant
modifications shall be notified always in advance and agreed with the Company Representative and
MWS on board. In addition, any modification proposed by Contractor’s Superintendent shall not
involve additional risks for Company items or for the safety of operations.
1.4 LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS
The following definitions are used in this document:
AHTS Anchor Handling Towing Supply

AHTT Anchor Handling Towing Tug
AUT Automatic Ultrasonic Testing
CB Cargo Barge
DGPS Differential Global Positioning System

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DLV Derrick Lay Vessel (Seminole)

DP Dynamic Positioning
DMA Dead Man Anchor
HSE Health Safety Environmental
HSS Heat Shrink Sleeve
HDD Horizontal Directional Drilling
MWS Marine Warranty Surveyor
ND Nominal Diameter
NDE Non Destructive Examination
NDT Non-Destructive Testing
QA/QC Quality Assurance/Quality Control
QCP Quality Control Plan
ROV Remotely Operated Vehicle
TA Target Area
WPS Welding Procedure Specification
1.5 DEFINITION
The following definition will be adopted:
COMPANY FOXTROT International Owner of the structures to be installed

Micoperi S.r.l. Marine & Diving Contractor awarded of WP4
CONTRACTOR
pipeline installation works
MARINE WARRANTY
LOC – London Offshore Consultants
SURVEYOR

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2.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION
2.1 GENERAL
The pipeline laying will be undertaken by means of the DLV Seminole.

For the marine spread see the Section 3 below.
The pipes will be transported and stored on board of two cargo barges (MICOURIER 2 and TBD).
The pipe joints overflowing quantity of pipe joints 14” of 20.6mm w. thk., which are the first to be laid,
will be set over the material barge. As all the pipe joints on the material barge shall be laid, on the
material barge an empty space to set the stinger for any contingency shall be available.
For the specification of the vessel above please refer to Technical Data Sheet enclosed in the Annex
A.
The pipeline laying procedures relevant to the execution of the project are included in the Section A.
The main phases are listed below:
a) Pipeline tie in sequence with HDD pipelines (3a-3b and 4a-4b pipelines);
b) Pipeline Lay-down sequence at Marlin Platform (3a-3b and 4a-4b pipelines);
c) Flowline Start Up sequence at Marlin Platform (1a-1b and 2a-2b pipelines);
d) Flowline Lay-down sequence at Foxtrot A Platform (1a-1b and 2a-2b pipelines);
e) Pipeline Normal laying;
f) Pipeline Abandonment sequence;
g) Pipeline Recovery Sequence;
h) Emergency Procedures;
i) Weld repair procedure;
j) Line pipes rigging and handling.
2.2 PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Micoperi will manage the activities following described in this manual by a dedicated team as follows:
a) A dedicated technical staff will be employed in the main office in Ravenna assist the activities
performed on board of the pipe laying vessel;
b) During the laying activities, the following personnel shall be permanently available on board of the
vessel:
- DLV Superintendent;
- DLV Superintendent Assistant;
- Field engineers;

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- QA/QC engineers;
- HSE personnel.
The activities will be carried out on 24 hours/day, two shifts on twelve hours each one.
2.3 PIPELINE PARAMETERS
2.3.1 6” Dia. and 14” Dia. pipeline mechanical characteristics:
All the line pipes detailed information are located in the following report:
056J13-ENG-RPT-0101 MARLIN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT - BASIC ENGINEERING DESIGN DATA REPORT
and they are included in the Section B.
The HDD pipeline section characteristics are reported below:
Marlin Platform to Shore

Parameter Unit
14” Dry Gas (3a – 3b) 6” Stabilized Oil (4a – 4b)
Pipe OD mm 355.6 168.3

Pipe WT mm 22.2 11
Pipe Material Grade - X65 X52
SMYS MPa 450 360
SMTS MPa 535 460
Poisson’s Ratio - 0.3
Young’s Modulus MPa 207000
3
Steel Density Kg/m 7850
Table 2-1 HDD Pipeline Mechanical Characteristics

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2.3.2 6” Dia. and 14” Dia. pipe Joint Weight
Foxtrot A to Marlin Marlin Platform to Shore

Platform
Parameter Unit
6” 14”
14” Dry Gas 14” HDD 6” Stabilized
Multiphase Wet Gas
(3a – 3b) (3a – 3b) Oil (4a – 4b)
(1a – 1b) (2a – 2b)
Pipe OD mm 168.3 355.6 355.6 355.6 168.3
Pipe WT mm 11 17.5 20.6 17.5 22.2 11
Weight in Air kN/m 0.43 1.47 1.71 1.47 1.83 0.43
Submerged Weight
kN/m 0.20 0.43 0.67 0.43 0.79 0.20
(empty pipe)
Submerged Weight
kN/m 0.36 1.24 1.45 1.24 1.55 0.36
(flooded pipe)
Table 2-2 Pipe Joint in Air and Submerged Weight
2.3.3 Environmental Data
All wave and current data used for the pipeline analysis have been extracted from the following
reports:
10.34 ACTIMAR REPORT - OCEANOGRAPHIE OPERATIONNELLE (19-01-2013)
Included in the Section A. The main information are recalled here below:
Wave Data
The figure 2-1 shows the wave rose for significant wave heights at the site located at 5.00°N,
355.00°E. The main wave peak direction in terms of “coming from” is South-South-West.
Figure 2-1Wave Rose for Significant Wave Heights


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Current Data
WD (m)
Current speed (m/s) 0 10 20 30 50 75 100
1-year 0.83 0.73 0.67 0.60 0.41 0.23 0.22
Return
period 10-years 1.14 1.09 0.99 0.89 0.59 0.31 0.29
100-years 1.44 1.44 1.36 1.24 0.77 0.4 0.37
Table 2-3Current Extreme Values at Different Water Depth

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2.4 PIPELINE ROUTES
2.4.1 14” Dry Gas Export Pipeline (3a-3b) and 6” Dia. Stabilized Oil Export Pipeline (4a-4b) Routes
The 6” Dia. and 14” Dia. pipelines from HDD tie in point close to the Shore to the Marlin Platform will
have an approximately length of 17.7 Km. each. A crossing with the existing 12” line and 4” piggy back
line is foreseen at the following distances from the tie in point:
 14” Dia. Pipeline at Kp 13.53;

 6” Dia. Pipeline at Kp 13.55.
The water depth along the route is variable from 13m at the HDD tie in point up to 110m at the Marlin
Platform according to the seabed profile as reported in the alignment sheet drawings.
The start up and lay down point coordinates of the pipeline route from the tie in point with HDD
pipelines near Shore to the Marlin Platform lay down areas are reported in the Tables below:
056J13-ENG-DWG-0236 MARLIN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT - PIPELINES GENERAL ROUTE MAP
056J13-ENG-DWG-0237 MARLIN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT - APPROACH TO PLATFORMS
MARLIN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT - 14" DRY GAS EXPORT PIPELINE ALIGNMENT

056J13-ENG-DWG-0244 SHEET
MARLIN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT - 6" STABILIZED OIL EXPORT PIPELINE

056J13-ENG-DWG-0250 ALIGNMENT SHEET

The laydown target area coordinates shall be checked after the jacket installation, depending on the
jacket center coordinates as indicated in the jacket positioning report.

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ROUTE ALIGNMENT DATA - 14” Dry Gas Export Pipeline

Coordinates Distances [m] Radius
Points Kp Azimut [°]
Easting Northing Partial Cumulative [m]
Start Up at
HDD Tie in 0 540996.289 571415.014 0.000
Point 593.536 174° 13' 46.36"
TG' V.1 541055.965 570824.486 593.536
V.1 541083.590 570551.121 10000
549.376 1142.912
TG" V.1 541096.163 570276.652
177° 22' 38.06"
TG' V.2 541420.653 563192.919 7091.161 8234.073
V.2 541446.021 562639.130 3000
1096.371 9330.444
TG" V.2 541271.803 562112.847
198° 18' 58.98"
TG' V.3 540430.605 559571.739 2676.723 12007.167
V.3 539384.744 556412.377 3000
5023.084 17030.251
TG" V.3 542635.299 555698.734
Lay Down 102° 22' 57.15"
target area 17.695 543284.534 555556.198 664.697 17694.949
center
Table 2-4 14” Dia. Dry Gas Export Pipeline Route
ROUTE ALIGNMENT DATA - 6” Stabilized Oil Export Pipeline

Points Kp Azimut [°]
Start Up at HDD
0 540979.966 571418.876 0.000
Tie in Point 1867.798 176° 23' 05.99"
TG' V.1 541097.734 569554.794 1867.798
10000
V.1 541103.196 569468.342
173.245 2041.043
TG" V.1 541107.159 569381.808
177° 22' 39.43"
TG' V.2 541390.428 563197.054 6191.237 8232.280
3000
V.2 541415.792 562643.276
1096.351 9328.631
TG" V.2 541241.577 562117.003
198° 18' 58.96"
TG' V.3 540402.473 559582.218 2670.062 11998.693
3030
V.3 539308.426 556277.294
5178.864 17177.557
TG" V.3 542732.682 555649.650
Lay Down target 100° 23' 11.97"
543280.475 555549.243 556.919 17734.478
area center 17.734
Table 2-5 6” Dia. Stabilized Oil Export Pipeline Route

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2.4.2 14” Wet Gas Flow Line Route (2a-2b) and 6” Dia. Multiphase Flow Line (1a-1b) Route
Data
The 6” and 14” which connect the Marlin Platform to Foxtrot A Platform will have an approximately
length of 7.65 Km. each.
The water depth along the route is variable between 120m /100m according to a regular profile.
The start up and lay down point coordinates of the pipeline route from the start up at Marlin Platform
and the Lay Down at Foxtrot A Platform are reported in the drawings:
056J13-ENG-DWG-0256 MARLIN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT - 14" WET GAS FLOWLINE ALIGNMENT SHEET
056J13-ENG-DWG-0259 MARLIN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT - 6" MULTIPHASE FLOWLINE ALIGNMENT SHEET

Tthe start up target area coordinates of both pipelines shall be checked after the jacket installation,
depending on the jacket center coordinates as indicated in the jacket positioning report.

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Points kP Azimut [°]
Start Up Target
0 543285.985 555533.698 0.000
Area Center 7095.971 275°41'38.76''
TG’ V.1 536225.027 556237.741 7095.971
V.1 536177.510 556242.479 3000
95.498 7191.469
TG’’ V.1 536130.167 556248.727
Lay Down target 277°31'04.72''
7.64 535681.972 556307.876 452.082 7643.550
area center
Table 2-6 14” Dia. Wet Gas Pipeline Route Data

Points kP Azimut [°]
Start Up Target
0 543288.848 555540.260 0.000
Area Center 428.565 278°24'32.23''
TG’ V.1 542864.891 555602.932 428.565
V.1 542794.567 555613.328 3000
142.149 570.714
TG’’ V.1 542723.830 555620.381 275°41'38.78''
TG’ V.2 536199.874 556270.881 6556.306 7127.020
V.2 536178.960 556272.966 3000
42.035 7169.055
TG’’ V.2 536158.019 556274.758 274°53'28.68''
Lay Down target
area center 7.64 535684.997 556315.238 474.751 7643.805
Table 2-7 6” Dia. Multiphase Flowline Route Data
2.4.3 Pipeline Alignment and Tolerances
The pipeline shall be installed in compliance with the route indicated on the Project Alignment Sheets.
The pipeline shall be installed in a lane of ±10m maximum width centered on the designed pipeline
route.
It is here understood that prior to undertake the crossing with the existing 12” and 4” piggy back line
the waving of the pipeline touch down point shall be monitored by ROV deployed by the DSV who
shall follow the pipeline approach to crossing and the crossing itself.
2.4.4 Pipeline Target Areas
The pipeline end terminations shall be laid within the target laydown areas established on the project
specific drawings.
The dimensions of the typical target box shall be 5.0m x 5.0m.

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2.5 GEOTHECNICAL DATA

The Soil Characterization is taken from the following report:
MARLIN PIPELINE APPROACH SURVEY – BLOCK CI-27 – OFFSHORE IVORY COAST –
R0573-b/Rev A RESULT REPORT
Included in the Section B.

The geotechnical data which may be encountered along the pipeline route, are reported in the Table
below:
SOIL CHARACTERIZATION ON THE ROUTE FROM THE MARLIN PLATFORM TO THE HDD TIE IN POINT
Type of Relative Friction Unit Weight

From Kp To Kp
14” Dry Gas Soil Density Angle (T/cum)
(3a – 3b) & 0 500 Sand 0.2 25 0.937
6” Stabilized Oil 500 12700 Clay - - 0.478
(4a – 4b) 12700 12850 Sand 0.2 25 0.937
12850 14050 Clay - - 0.478
14050 14150 Sand 0.2 25 0.937
14150 15650 Clay - - 0.478
15650 17744 Sand 0.2 25 0.937
Table 2-8 Geotechnical Data on the 14” Dia. Dry Gas (3a – 3b) & 6” Dia. Stabilized Oil
(4a – 4b) Pipeline Routes
SOIL CHARACTERIZATION ON THE ROUTE FROM MARLIN TO FOXTROT A PLATFORM
Type of Relative Friction Unit Weight

From Kp To Kp
6” Multiphase Soil Density Angle (T/cum)
(1a – 1b) 0 1900 Sand 0.2 25 0.937
1900 7644 Clay - - 0.478
14” Wet Gas 12700 12850 Sand 0.2 25 0.937
(2a – 2b) 12850 14050 Clay - - 0.478
14050 14150 Sand 0.2 25 0.937
14150 15650 Clay - - 0.478
15650 17744 Sand 0.2 25 0.937
Table 2-9 Geotechnical Data on the 6” Multiphase (1a – 1b) and 14” Wet Gas (2a – 2b)
Flowline Routes

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3.0 MARINE SPREAD, EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES
3.1 GENERAL
Herewith a list of the main equipment associated to each activity is reported.

The marine installation spread provided by Micoperi for the planned activities is:
1) Derrick Laying Vessel Seminole
2) AHT/Supply Vessel Master 8000 Hp
3) AHT/Supply Snipe 7000 / 6000 Hp
4) AHT/Supply Bucaneer 7000 / 6000 Hp
5) AHT/Supply TBN
6) AHT/Towing Tug Pineto 1800 Hp
7) Material Barge Micourier 1
8) Pipe Joint Carrier Cargo Barge No.1 Micourier 2
9) Pipe Joint Carrier Cargo Barge No.2 TBN
10) Survey / Diving Support Vessel TBN
The marine spread listed above may be subject to variation depending on the final project installation
window and the other Micoperi project commitments.
However any changes shall be agreed with COMPANY prior to mobilization.
3.2 DLV SEMINOLE
3.2.1 General
The lay Vessel SEMINOLE is a multipurpose vessel (Class R.I.N.A) equipped with all necessary
navigation and communication aids and with the following main operational piece of equipment:
 1 Clyde Revolving Crane;
 10 mooring lines with Delta flipper anchors;
 Saturation Diving Shack;
 Helideck;
 Pipeline firing line equipped with conveyor, line-up, NDT station, fill joint station, tensioner, etc;
 Two element stinger.

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Figure 3-1 Lay-Vessel Support designation
Figure 3-2 Lay-Vessel Bench Mark for monitoring of the amount of A/R Winch Wire &
Pipeline Paid-Out
A Bench Mark located at 108.5m from the vessel stern is used as reference point for monitoring of
the amount of wire and pipeline paid-out.

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The sketch of the DLV Seminole firing line and stinger is here reported for easy understanding of the writer.
Figure 3-3 - Sketch of the DLV Seminole Firing Line and Stinger Elements – Side View

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3.3 STINGER MAIN CHARACTERISTICS
The stinger main characteristics are as follows:

 Length: 60m;
 Type of structure: tubular frame structure;
 Horizontal rollers: six sets;
 Vertical rollers: one set of vertical rollers.
The roller configuration shall be adjusted prior to the pipe laying campaign in order to ensure that the
laying curvature of the pipeline is in compliance with the design figures during all phases of pipeline
laying.
The stinger shall be handled in compliance of the steps as reported in the following drawing:
MARLIN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT - DLV SEMINOLE STINGER HANDLING AND

056J13-INS-DWG-0416 RIGGING
The stinger configuration, derived from the static and dynamic pipelay analysis, is detailed in the
following drawing:
MARLIN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT - LAYING VESSEL FIRING LINE & STINGER

056J13-INS-DWG-0417 ROLLERS CONFIGURATION
Included in the Section B.

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Figure 3-4 - Stinger Support General Assembly

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Figure 3-5 - Stinger Ballast Tank Arrangement - Side View

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3.3.1 Firing Line & Stinger Support Configuration
The DLV Seminole will lay the 14” and 6” pipelines and flowlines using its own firing line.The firing line
is located in correspondence with the longitudinal axis at the center of the vessel.
Reference to the following drawing:
The reference system for the lay-Vessel firing line support coordinates (X, Y) is as follows:
 Origin at Lay-Vessel stern at the sea water level;
 X axis direction is parallel to the sea level, positive towards bow;
 Y axis direction perpendicular to sea level, positive upwards.
The stinger support coordinates are referred to a local reference system (X’, Y’), which is
characterized by:
 Origin in correspondence of the stinger hinge;
 X’ axis direction is consistent with the horizontal axis when the stinger angle is equal to zero,
positive towards bow;
 Y’ axis direction is consistent with the vertical direction when the stinger angle is equal to zero,
positive upwards.
The stinger is composed by two straight elements, forming an angle of 5 deg among them when they
are assembled together. The stinger angle is defined as the angle between the sea line and the
longitudinal frame axis of the first stinger element.
The stinger tip elevation is monitored by the position of the depth gauge sensor.
The firing line and stinger support configuration is reported in the tables below.
The Y and Y’ support coordinates refer to the elevation of the bottom generatrix of the pipe when the
pipe is in contact with the support roller underneath.
FIRING LINE RAMP CONFIGURATION
Y (m)
Support X (m)
Bottom of 6” Pipeline Bottom of 14” Pipeline
FFS1 102.234 5.693 5.693
FFS2 90.038 5.693 5.693
FFS3 77.850 5.693 5.693
FFS4 65.658 5.693 5.693
Tensioner T1 53.294 5.693 5.693
APS 47.527 5.704 5.704
Tensioner T2 41.770 5.667 5.667
TRK1 29.184 5.203 5.213
TRK2 16.985 4.344 4.354
TRK3 4.704 2.874 2.884
Stinger Hinge -2.570 -1.534 -1.534
Table 3-1 Firing Line Support Coordinates With Reference to (X, Y) System

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STINGER ROLLER CONFIGURATION
Y’ (m)
Support X’ (m)
Bottom of 6” Pipeline Bottom of 14” Pipeline
R1 -6.319 3.757 3.767
R2 -16.319 4.257 4.267
R3 -26.319 4.357 4.367
R4 -36.319 4.057 4.067
R5 -46.494 3.260 3.270
R6 -56.439 1.988 1.998
Table 3-2 Stinger Support Coordinates With Reference to (X’, Y’) System

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Figure 3-6 Reference System for Firing Line (X, Y) and Stinger Ramp (X’, Y’) Coordinates

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3.3.2 Mooring System
Although the DLV Seminole is a self-propelled vessel, during the pipelaying activities she shall be
manoeuvred by means of mooring lines, whose anchors are in turn repositioned using an anchor
handling tug.
The vessel is moored and manoeuvred using a minimum of 8 anchors (two at each corner of the
vessel).
It is at DLV Superintendent discretion to use more anchors (up to a maximum of 10 anchors) when
performing work.
3.4 ANCHOR HANDLING TUGS
During pipe laying operation, one anchor handling tug will assist the pipe laying barge.
In case of need the tug will also tow the DLV with the towing bridle set at the DLV bow.
The tug will participate to the deployment of all the anchors and will be permanently available at site.
During pipe laying operation, another tug/supply vessel with a deck suitable for anchor handling will
assist the pipe laying vessel as a back up of the dedicated anchor handling tug.
3.5 CARGO BARGE TOWING TUGS
During pipe laying operation, three cargo barges shall be present at site:
 Material barge MICOURIER I (laden with any piece of equipment which shall be used for the
completion of the scope of work of WP4 CONTRACTOR);
 Pipe joint carrier MICOURIER II for pipe joint supply during pipe laying activities (the size of the
cargo barge makes it suitable to be moored alongside the DLV Seminole during laying activities);
 Pipe joint carrier of the same size of the MICOURIER II for pipe joint supply during pipe laying
activities.
Each cargo barge shall be towed to site from Ortona (Italy) and shall be constantly on site with the
cargo barge up to their demobilization.
3.6 DIVING SUPPORT VESSEL
The DSV interfaces with pipelaying operations are the following:

 Assistance to the DLV for the HDD pipelines pulling head recovery;
 Crossing preparation and touch down point monitoring and position mapping prior to engage
the crossing facilities;
 Visual monitoring by ROV during the Crossing of the Existing 12”+4” Piggy back export
pipeline;

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 Assistance to DLV for each lay down sequence with specific reference to monitor the relative
distances between two adjacent pipelines;
 Assistance to DLV for each start up sequence;
 Diving support vessel for diving operations during the whole Tie-in Spools installation
campaigns;
 Assistance for dropped object protection;
 Pre Commissioning activities;
 Any contingency operation.
All saturation diving activities described in the present Manual will be performed using the saturation
diving of DSV.
3.7 POSITIONING EQUIPMENT
The Internal Positioning team onboard DSV, is responsible of the following tasks:
 Vessel positioning and heading definition;
 Assistance for the tug management system;
 Verify and control the positions of the anchors during any mooring activity;
 ROV positioning.
A couple of DGPS systems (primary and secondary) interfaced with the Navigation Software QINSy is
used.
The vessel’s Gyro shall be calibrated in the harbour before starting of the operations.
The Gyro will be also interfaced with the NAV Software to provide the vessel heading.
USBL HiPap 500 shall be installed onboard DSV for underwater positioning.
The system shall be interfaced with the NAV Software to assess the real position of the ROV vehicles
and of the structures to be installed.

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4.0 PIPELINE INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
4.1 DOCUMENT LIST
The documents from which the main requirements for installation are derived are the followings:
MARLIN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT 6” and 14” PIPELINE INSTALLATION - PIPE JOINT
056J13 ENG RPT 0202 HANDLING - RIGGING SELECTION REPORT
056J13 ENG PRC 0203 MARLIN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT - VESSEL MOBILISATION PROCEDURE
MARLIN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT 6” and 14” PIPELINE INSTALLATION - STATIC AND

056J13 ENG RPT 0204 DYNAMIC PIPELAY ANALYSIS
MARLIN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT - 14" PIPELINE INSTALLATION - 6” and 14”
PIPELINE START UP AT PLATFORMS, NORMAL LAYING, LAY DOWN AT PLATFORMS,
056J13 ENG PRC 0205 ABANDONMENT & RECOVERY, STINGER BALLASTING, LAYING IN CURVED PATH,
STRESS MONITORING PROCEDURE
MARLIN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT - 6'' AND 14'' PIPELINE INSTALLATION – 6'' AND
056J13 ENG RPT 0206 14'' PIPELINE BARGE ROUTE ANALYSIS REPORT
MARLIN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT - 6" AND 14" FLOODING, CLEANING, GAUGING

056J13 ENG PRC 0208 AND HYDROSTATIC TESTING PROCEDURE
MARLIN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT - 6” AND 14” PIPELINE INSTALLATION - PIPELINE

056J13 ENG PRC 0212 DRY AND WET BUCKLE REPAIR, CONTINGENCY RECOVERY PROCEDURE
056J13 ENG PRC 0218 MARLIN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT - AS-LAID/AS-BUILT SURVEY PROCEDURE
MARLIN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT - ONSHORE 6” AND 14” PIPE JOINT LIFTING,

056J13 ENG PRC 0219 STACKING AND HANDLING PROCEDURE
056J13 ENG PRC 0220 MARLIN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT - 6” AND 14”PIPE JOINT TRACKING PROCEDURE
MARLIN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT - 14" AND 6" DRY GAS EXPORT PIPELINE
056J13 ENG PRC 0221 RECOVERY AT HDD OUTLET PROCEDURE
4.2 LIST OF THE ON SITE ACTIVITIES
The content of this section is to collect the detailed procedures about the following installation
activities:
1. Pre construction survey;
2. Preparation works: stability mattresses for crossing installation;
3. Pipe joints transportation on board of the dedicated cargo barges;
4. HDD pipeline pulling heads recovery on board of DLV for Tie in operation for start up of the 6” Dia
and 14” Dia. pipelines (3a-3b & 4a-4b);
5. 6” Dia. and 14” Dia. pipelines (3a-3b & 4a-4b) Normal laying from Tie in location to Marlin
Platform;

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6. 6” Dia. and 14” Dia. pipelines (3a-3b & 4a-4b) Lay Down at Marlin Platform;
7. 6” Dia. and 14” Dia. flowlines (1a-1b & 2a-2b) Start-Up at Marlin Platform;
8. 6” Dia. and 14” Dia. flowlines (1a-1b & 2a-2b) Normal laying from Marlin to Foxtrot A Platform;
9. 6” Dia. and 14” Dia. flowlines (1a-1b & 2a-2b) Lay Down at Foxtrot A Platform;
10. Pipeline contingency Abandonment & Recovery Procedure;
11. Pipeline Crossing with existing 12” Pipeline and 4” Piggy back Pipeline Procedure;
12. Stinger Ballasting Procedure;
13. Pipeline Laying In Curved Path Procedure;
14. Stress Monitoring Procedure;
15. Dropped object protection mattresses installation Procedure;
16. Spools installation;
17. Pre-commissioning: flooding, cleaning, gauging, hydrotest pressure test, dewatering;
18. As laid survey.
In the following section the description of each activity is reported.

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5.0 PRE CONSTRUCTION SURVEY

5.1 GENERAL
The preconstruction survey shall be held in advance of the offshore activities with a dedicated survey
vessel.
The survey is aiming to ascertain the regularity of the sea bottom and that no obstruction may
jeopardise the installation sequence.
The survey swath is inclusive of the corridor within which the anchor of the pipelaying vessel Seminole
are to be dropped.
In particular the preconstruction survey shall detect the status of the existing 12” piggy back lines in
the crossing area in relation with the following:
 12” pipeline embedment in the sea bottom;
 Relative position of the 12” and 4” piggy back line pipelines.
The assessment of the above shall determine the design and the subsequent action for the placement
of the mattresses in the crossing area to be done by DSV upfront the 3a-3b and 4a-4b pipelines
installation.
The detail and procedures of the preconstruction surveys are reported in the documents:
MARLIN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT - 6” and 14” PIPELINE INSTALLATION - PRE-

056J13 ENG DWG 0215 LAYING SURVEY SWATH ON 6'' AND 14'' PIPELINE ROUTE
056J13 ENG PRC 0217 MARLIN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT - PRE-LAYING SURVEY PROCEDURE

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6.0 PREPARATION WORKS FOR 6” DIA. & 14” DIA. PIPELINE CROSSING WITH THE
EXISTING STRUCTURES
6.1 GENERAL
The proposed 3a-3b and 4a-4b pipeline routes intersect the existing 12”+4” piggy-back pipelines
Foxtrot A Platform-shore at the following locations:
KP WD Coordinates Angle
Crossing Line Crossed Line
[km] [m] East North [°]
14” Dry Gas 12”+4” Piggy Back Pipeline

13.529 86 540331.217 558069.608 65
Pipeline Foxtrot A Platform to Shore
6” Stabilized 12”+4” Piggy Back Pipeline

13.550 86 540304.852 558050.705 65
Oil Pipeline Foxtrot A Platform to Shore
Table 6-1 Crossing Location Coordinates
The location is shown in the Figure below:
Figure 6-1 Crossing Location

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The document which collect the report and the drawings for detailed crossing operations is the
following:
MARLIN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT - 6” & 14” PIPELINES CROSSING DESIGN

056J13-ENG-RPT-0105 REPORT
6.2 CROSSING OPTIONS OF THE 12” AND 4” EXISTING PIPELINES AND THE 3A-3B AND 4A-4B
PIPELINES
The actual design is developed depending on the following criterias:

 The new 14”+6” pipelines and the existing 12”+4” piggy-back pipelines should be kept separated
by a minimum vertical distance of 0.3 m;
 The crossing design shall accommodate any pipelines expansion effects.
Two different mattresses arrangement have been considered for each new pipelines route.
Figure 6-2 Crossing Solution
The choice of the solution to be undertake between the two shown in the Figures above shall be
assessed after processing of the pre-lay survey results.
In order to electrically isolate the new pipelines from the crossed existing pipeline, the bituminous
mattresses in contact with the pipelines will be supplied with isolation pads as a minimum on the sides
of the mattresses in contact with the pipelines.
Following the actual pipeline relative configuration the height of the mattresses packing may be
different and in the case with the 4” piggy back pipeline still in place, the necessity to place a mattress
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The drawings of the crossing options are reported below:
056J13-ENG-DWG-0238 MARLIN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT - 6” and 14” PIPELINES CROSSING DRAWINGS
MARLIN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT - 6" STABILIZED OIL EXPORT PIPELINE CROSSING

056J13-INS-DWG-0418 OF 12" & 4" PIPELINES LAYOUT
MARLIN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT - STABILITY MATTRESSES HANDLING AT CROSSING

056J13-INS-DWG-0419 LOCATION

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7.0 PIPE JOINT TRANSPORTATION ON BOARD OF THE DEDICATED CARGO BARGES;

7.1 GENERAL
The pipe joints shall be laden over three cargo barges according to the following distribution:
1. All the 14” Dia. pipe joints of 20.6mm thickness on the material barge Micourier I (in the area
allocated to the stinger transportation;
2. Four 14” Dia. pipe joint stacks (all pipe joints of 17.5mm thickness) on the Micourier 2 cargo
barge;
3. Two remaining 14” Dia. pipe joint stacks (all pipe joints of 17.5mm thickness) and two 6” Dia. Pipe
joint stacks of 11mm wall thickness on an hired cargo barge of the same dimensions of the
Micourier 2 cargo barge.
The documents corresponding to the pipe joint transportation are listed below:
MARLIN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT - STRUCTURE TRANSPORTATION ON CARGO

056J13 ENG RPT 0700 BARGE MICOURIER I - BARGE STABILITY AND SEAFASTENING DESIGN REPORT
056J13 ENG MNL 0701 BARGE MICOURIER I - BARGE TOWING MANUAL
MARLIN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT – PIPE JOINT TRANSPORTATION ON CARGO

056J13 ENG DWG 0702 BARGE MICOURIER II - BARGE LAYOUT

056J13 ENG DWG 0703 BARGE MICOURIER II – SEA FASTENING ASSEMBLY AND DETAILS

056J13 ENG DWG 0704 BARGE (HOLD) - BARGE LAYOUT

056J13 ENG DWG 0705 BARGE (HOLD) – SEA FASTENING ASSEMBLY AND DETAILS

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8.0 HDD PIPELINE PULLING HEADS RECOVERY & TIE IN SEQUENCE

8.1 DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITIES
8.1.1 General
Both 6” (4a-4b) and 14” (3a-3b) pipelines to be laid from shore to Marlin shall be tied in with the
offshore ends of the HDD pipelines already installed.
The plan position of the HDD pipelines as installed pulling heads is reported in the following
COMPANY drawings:
MARLIN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT WP5 – MARLIN SHORE APPROACH AT ADDAH
345-DRA-502 – 14” PIPELINE ALIGNMENT SHEET
MARLIN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT WP5 – MARLIN SHORE APPROACH AT ADDAH

345-DRA-503 – 6” PIPELINE ALIGNMENT SHEET
which are included in the Section A.

The shallow water diver shall reach the HDD pipeline pulling head and shall remove the upper cover
of the protection shroud.
The diver shall open the pulling head valves and the HDD pipeline string dewatering shall be initiated.
The dewatering operation shall be undertaken from shore by pumping air from the pipeline pig trap on
land to displace to the sea the inhibited water left by HDD Contractor inside the pipeline.
As soon the dewatering procedure is completed the DLV shall approach the HDD pipeline pulling head
moving towards shore backwards.
The plan position of the DLV during approach maneouver, its position when the pulling head has been
recovered on board of the vessel and in all steps of the operation is reported in the drawings:
MARLIN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT - 14" DRY GAS EXPORT PIPELINE RECOVERY
056J13-INS-DWG-0402 AT HDD OUTLET - DLV SEMINOLE MOORING PATTERN
MARLIN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT - 6" STABILIZED OIL EXPORT PIPELINE

056J13-INS-DWG-0403 RECOVERY AT HDD OUTLET - DLV SEMINOLE MOORING PATTERN
056J13-INS-DWG-0435 MARLIN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT- 6” & 14” PIPELINE INSTALLATION - 14"

PIPELINE START UP SEQUENCE AT HDD END - PLAN
056J13-INS-DWG-0436 MARLIN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT - 6” & 14” PIPELINE INSTALLATION - 6"

PIPELINE START UP SEQUENCE AT HDD END - PLAN
MARLIN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT - 6” & 14” PIPELINE INSTALLATION - 14"

056J13-INS-DWG-0437 PIPELINE START UP SEQUENCE AT HDD END - ELEVATION

056J13-INS-DWG-0438 PIPELINE START UP SEQUENCE AT HDD END - ELEVATION

The depth at which the recovery operation shall be undertaken is ranging from 12.5m to 12.0m.

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The DLV shall be moored in a position such as the stinger tip can be located just above the HDD
pipeline pulling heads with the A/R wire end socket predeployed on the whole stinger length hanging
down from the last roller. The diver shall then connect the pipeline pulling head with the recovery
winch wire end socket paid out from the DLV Seminole firing line.Once the HDD pipeline pulling head
is connected the DLV shall move slightly forwards and the A/R winch shall start recovering the wire.
When the A/R winch wire has reached the design tension the DLV shall move backwards to allow
entrance of the HDD pipeline end termination in the stinger structure. Should difficulties arise in the
pulling head entering inside the stinger the A/R winch tension shall be increased to facilitate the
operation.
The operation of the A/R winch wire recovery and movement backwards of the DLV shall continue as
far as the HDD pipeline pulling head has reached the firing line first welding station. Than the HDD
pipeline pulling heads shall be cut out and the gauging disc examined to assess the integrity of the
HDD pipeline section. Upon assessment of the pipeline soundness the HDD pipeline end shall be
bevelled for welding with the first pipeline joint.
The fit up and welding of the pipeline joints shall continue as far as the Tie in weld has reached the
AUT station. Upon succesful NDT examination the pipeline start up operation is completed and
pipeline normal laying has to be undertaken.
The detailed hdd recovery and tie in sequence procedures are reported in the following documents:
MARLIN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT - 14" AND 6" DRY GAS EXPORT PIPELINE RECOVERY AT
056J13-ENG-PRC-0221 HDD OUTLET PROCEDURE
MARLIN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT - 6" AND 14" TIE IN SPOOL INSTALLATION -

056J13-ENG-PRC-0502 INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
The works on the 6'' (4a-4b) sealine will not begin until the 14’’ (3a-3b) sealine it has been laid.
8.1.2 Stinger Ballast Configuration
All ballast tanks shall be empty during both HDD pipelines recovery sequences.
3
SBC (%) SBC (m )
Laying case
PL1 & SL1 PL2 & SL2 PL1 & SL1 PL2 & SL2
Initial recovery All steps 0 0 0 0
Table 8-1 Stinger Ballast configurations for 14” - 6’’ HDD Pipeline Recovery
8.1.3 Limiting Sea State at 14” Dia. HDD Pipeline Recovery at the minimum WD
The limiting sea states at the minimum water depth are determined by the requirement to ensure a
safe clearance between the stinger tip and the sea bottom.
The results of the analysis (developed taking into account the Vessel position at 12 m WD) with the
stern towards the shore, and with the incoming waves from South, South-West and South-East.
Reference to the document:

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The dynamic results performed at 12 m WD are shown in the table here below:
Incident wave Max Bending Max

Hmax Hs Tp Minimum Unity
direction Support Moment Strain
(m) (m) (s) Clearance Check
(deg) (kNm) (%)
135° 0.9 0.5 7 0.44 R3 327 0.10 0.21
180° (bow) 0.9 0.5 7 0.60 R3 336 0.10 0.21
225° 0.9 0.5 7 0.44 R3 327 0.10 0.21
Table 8-2 14” Dia. HDD Pipeline Recovery - Limiting sea states at 12 m WD
The HDD pipeline recovery and the normal laying must be performed within the environmental
conditions as reported above.
8.1.4 14” Dia. HDD Pipeline Recovery Parameters
The stinger configuration and the tensioner set up for the 14” Dry Gas export pipeline (3a-3b) Start Up
Sequence at HDD End, are detailed in the following table:
Wire Pulling Stinger R6

Barge Tens.at Bottom Layback Gain Max support
paid 2) 3) Head SBC tip support 7) 8)
Step Run T2 . Tens. 5) 6) reaction
out padeye depth clear.
ID from elevation
4)
SUPP Value
(m)
beadst (m) (kN) (kN) (m) (%) (m) (m) (m) (m)
1)
(kN)
1 all
207.6 0 50 48 -13.03 -8.2 0.27 205.7 1.5 TRK2 4
2 206.6 -0.9 150 146 -12.84 -8.3 0.50 221.8 1.4 R4 8
3 192.6 -14.7 350 344 -9.67 -8.3 0.92 252.6 1.2 R3 15
4 168.0 -39.3 400 391 -6.06 -8.5 0.44 255.7 1.2 R4 20
5 147.8 -59.4 400 388 -2.06 0 -8.6 1.01 256.5 1.1 R4 37
6 117.8 -89.5 400 385 1.55 -8.7 1.20 257.1 1.1 R3 68
7 103.7 -103.5 400 383 2.88 -8.7 1.19 256.8 1.1 R3 69
8 79.1 -128.1 400 380 5.21 -8.7 1.19 256.6 1.1 TRK2 84
9 -4.1 -211.4 400 380 5.69 -8.7 1.19 256.6 1.1 R3 75
1) Cable payout is defined as the length from padeye of pulling head to the bead stall;
2) Lay-Vessel position is defined as horizontal distance between stern and initial position, when recovery starts;
3) Overall tension (T1+T2) at T2 location;
4) Elevation of the pull head padeye respect to sea level;
5) Depth of the stinger tip referred to depth gauge elevation;
6) Separation between last horizontal stinger support (R6) and the pipeline above it;
7) Layback is defined as horizontal distance between touchdown point and beadstall;
8) Difference between the cable plus pipeline span length and its projection in the horizontal direction.
Table 8-3 14” Dia. HDD Pipeline Recovery - Pipeline Laying Analysis Main Parameters

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The drawings which refers the Start-Up operations at HDD End regarding the 14” Dry Gas export
pipeline (3a-3b) are reported below:
MARLIN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT - 14" DRY GAS EXPORT PIPELINE RECOVERY AT

056J13-INS-DWG-0402 HDD OUTLET - DLV SEMINOLE MOORING PATTERN
MARLIN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT - 6” & 14” PIPELINE INSTALLATION - 14" PIPELINE

056J13-INS-DWG-0435 START UP SEQUENCE AT HDD END - PLAN

056J13-INS-DWG-0437 START UP SEQUENCE AT HDD END - ELEVATION
and they are Included in the Section B.

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The following drawings are related to the beginning of the operations (start-up from HDD pipeline and
pulling heads):
Figure 8-1 14” HDD Pipeline (3a-3b) Pulling Head As Installed Position

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Figure 8-2 14” HDD Pipeline (3a-3b) Pulling Head Pad Eye Details

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Figure 8-3 14” HDD Pipeline (3a-3b) Pulling Head Piping Outlets

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8.1.5 14” HDD Pipeline (3a-3b) Tie In Sequence Action List
The operations shall be developed as follows:
14” HDD Pipeline (3a-3b) Pulling Head Recovery and Tie In

Sequence
Item Description Reference Notes
 The DLV shall be moored with the crane center at about 80m Position A
056J13-INS-
8.1.5.1 south of the HDD pipeline lay down head with heading
DWG-0435 &
consistent with the pipeline laying orientation; 0437
 Stinger angle set at 6.8 degrees.
8.1.5.2 The DSV shall reach the HDD pipeline pulling head location 056J13-ENG-
PRC-0205
upfront arrival of DLV on location.
The shallow water diver from DSV shall reach the HDD pipeline 056J13-ENG-
8.1.5.3 pulling head and shall remove the upper cover of the protection PRC-0205
shroud. 345-DRA-504
8.1.5.4 The diver shall open the pulling head valves. 056J13-ENG-
PRC-0205
Than the HDD pipeline string dewatering operation shall be

initiated by the pre-commissioning crew operating from the shore:
 Insert a bidirectional pig for inhibited water displacement in the
8.1.5.5 sea;
 Insert a gauging pig to assess the HDD pipeline string integrity;
 Pumping of compressed air from the pig trap on shore up to
arrival of both pigs in the HDD pipeline pulling head.
Approach the DLV (already moored and set temporary stand by

8.1.5.6 position) as far as the stinger tip can be located just above the
HDD pipeline pulling head.
DLV crane pass the A/R wire end socket to the towing tug
deploying it on the whole stinger length using the DLV revolving
8.1.5.7 crane with the help of a soft rope messenger line up to be passed
to the towing tug and pulled up to have the A/R winch wire end
socket hanging down from the last roller.

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DSV comes close and send the diver then connect the pipeline
8.1.5.8 pulling head with the recovery winch wire end socket paid out
from the DLV Seminole firing line.
8.1.5.9 Connect the A/R winch socket to the pipeline head pad eye by
means of a short grommet.
 Once the HDD pipeline pulling head is connected the DLV 056J13-ENG- Position B
PRC-0205
shall move slightly forwards (about 33.0m) as far as to put the
8.1.5.10 A&R winch wire in tension prior to start recovering the wire;
 Stinger angle maintained at 6.8 degrees;
 Tensioner set at 50kN to stretch the A/R wire.
DLV crew check the stinger configuration and calibrate it in “

“
8.1.5.11 compliance with the corresponding recovery procedure.
Set the A/R winch tension at the HDD pipeline recovery tension
8.1.5.12
(400kN). “ “
When the wire has reached the design tension the DLV shall start
moving backwards and simultaneously the A&R winch starts 056J13-
8.1.5.13
recovering the wire.to allow sliding of the HDD pipeline pulling ENG- PRC- “
head on the stinger rollers. 0205
 DLV moves backwards as far as the HDD laydown head is on

the last stinger roller, R6 (approx. 39.0m);
8.1.5.14  Stinger angle set at 7 degrees; “ Position C
 Tensioner set at 400kN;
 Max support reaction 19kN (R4).
 DLV moves backwards (approx. 64m) as far as the HDD

laydown head is on firing line ramp support TRK3;
8.1.5.15  Stinger angle set at 7.2 degrees; “ Position D
 DLV moves backwards (approx. 106m) as far as the HDD

laydown head has reached the Weld station no.1;
8.1.5.16  Stinger angle set at 7.2 degrees; “ Position E
 Max support reaction 64kN (TRK2).

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The pipeline tension is than transferred to tensioners and A&R

8.1.5.17 winch wire is disconnected from the pulling head. “ “
The HDD pipeline pulling head shall be cut out and the gauging
8.1.5.18 pig examined to assess the integrity of the HDD pipeline section. “ “
Upon assessment of the pipeline soundness the HDD pipeline

end shall be bevelled for welding with the first (3a-3b) pipeline
8.1.5.19
joint bevelled in one end in order to match with the HDD pipeline “ “
end bevel.
Fit up and weld the HDD and pipeline tie in weld according the
8.1.5.20 approved welding procedure. “ “
Upon acceptance of the tie in weld the DLV shall continue

8.1.5.21 moving forewards welding new pipe joints with the bevel and “ “
welding procedure of the approved pipeline laying WPS.
 DLV continues welding new pipe joints and moving forward

(approx. 270m) up to lay down the interface Tie in weld on the
sea bottom;
8.1.5.22
 Stinger angle set at 7.2 degrees; “ Position F
 Max support reaction 64kN (TRk2).
Once the position of the interface weld is surveyed by the DSV

8.1.5.23 ROV, the DLV continues pipeline laying. “ “
8.1.6 Limiting Sea State for 6” Dia. HDD Pipeline Recovery
The limiting sea states at the minimum water depth are determined by the requirement to ensure a
safe clearance between the stinger tip and the sea bottom.
The results of the analysis (developed taking into account the Vessel position at 12 m WD) with the
stern towards the shore, and with the incoming waves from South, South-West and South-East.

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The dynamic results performed at 12 m WD are shown in the table here below:
Incident wave Max Bending Max

Hmax Hs Tp Minimum Unity
direction Support Moment Strain
(m) (m) (s) Clearance Check
(deg) (kNm) (%)
135° 0.9 0.5 7 0.67 TRK2 32 0.10 0.22
180° (bow) 0.9 0.5 7 1.04 TRK2 32 0.10 0.22
225° 0.9 0.5 7 0.67 TRK2 32 0.10 0.22
Table 8-4 6” Dia. HDD Pipeline Recovery (4a-4b) Limiting sea states
8.1.7 6” Dia. HDD Pipeline (4a-4b) Recovery Parameters
The stinger configuration and the tensioner set up for the 6” Stabilized Oil pipeline (4a-4b) Start Up
sequence at HDD End, are detailed in the following table:
Pull
Cable
Head Stinger R6
payout Barge Tens. Bott. Layback Gain Max support
2) 3) padeye SBC tip support 7) 8)
Step from bead Run at T2 Tens. 5) 6) reaction
1) elevation depth clear.
ID stall 4)
SUPP Value
(m) (m) (kN) (kN) (m) (%) (m) (m) (m) (m)
(kN)
1 207.6 0 50 48 -13.00 -8.1 0.22 205.3 1.5 TRK2 4
2 206.6 -0.9 100 97 -12.41 -8.1 0.48 231.4 1.4 R4 5
3 187.6 -19.7 150 147 -9.11 -8.1 0.56 263.3 1.2 R4 8
4 168.0 -39.2 180 176 -5.65 -8.1 0.53 282.0 1.1 R4 9
5 147.8 -59.3 180 176 -1.82 0 -8.2 1.50 288.9 1.0 R4 13
6 117.8 -89.3 180 176 1.44 -8.1 1.48 289.1 1.0 R2 13
7 103.7 -103.4 180 175 2.87 -8.1 1.47 288.9 1.0 R3 13
8 79.1 -128.0 180 174 5.20 -8.1 1.46 288.7 1.0 TRK2 19
9 -3.6 -210.7 180 175 5.69 -8.1 1.47 288.9 1.0 TRK2 17
1) Cable payout is defined as the length of A/R wire paid out from the pad eye of the pulling head to the bead stall;
2) Lay-Vessel position is defined as the horizontal distance between stern and initial position, when the recovery
operation starts;
4) Elevation of the pull head padeye respect to sea level;
7) Layback is defined as horizontal distance between the touchdown point and the bead stall;
8) Difference between the A/R winch wire plus the pipeline curvilinear abscissa and its projection in the horizontal
direction.
Table 8-5 6” Dia. HDD Pipeline Recovery - Pipeline Laying Analysis Main Parameters

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The drawings corresponding to the Start-Up operations at HDD End for the 6” Stabilized Oil Export
Pipeline (4a-4b) are reported below:
MARLIN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT - 6" DIA. STABILIZED OIL EXPORT PIPELINE

056J13-INS-DWG-0403 RECOVERY AT HDD OUTLET - DLV SEMINOLE MOORING PATTERN
056J13-INS-DWG-0436 START UP SEQUENCE AT HDD END - PLAN

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The following drawings are related to the beginning of the operations (start-up from HDD pipeline and
pulling heads):
Figure 8-4 6” Dia. HDD Pipeline (4a-4b) Pulling Head As Installed Position

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Figure 8-5 6” Dia. HDD Pipeline (4a-4b) Pulling Head Pad Eye Details

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Figure 8-6 6” HDD Pipeline (4a-4b) Pulling Head Piping Outlets

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8.1.8 6” Dia. HDD Pipeline (4a-4b) Tie In Sequence Action List
6” HDD Pipeline (4a-4b) Pulling Head Recovery and Tie In Sequence
The DSV shall reach the HDD pipeline pulling head location upfront arrival 056J13-ENG-
8.1.8.1 PRC-0205
of DLV on location.
 The DLV shall be moored with the crane center at about 80m south of the Position A
8.1.8.2 HDD pipeline lay down head with heading consistent with the pipeline 056J13-INS-
laying orientation; DWG-0436/
0438
 Stinger angle set at 6.7 degrees.
The shallow water diver from DSV shall reach the HDD pipeline pulling 056J13-ENG-
8.1.8.3 PRC-0205
head and shall remove the upper cover of the protection shroud.
8.1.8.4 The diver shall open the pulling head valves. 056J13-ENG-
PRC-0205
Than the HDD pipeline string dewatering operation shall be initiated by the
pre-commissioning crew operating from the shore:
8.1.8.5  Insert a bidirectional pig for inhibited water displacement in the sea;
 Insert a gauging pig to assess the HDD pipeline string integrity;
 Pumping of compressed air from the pig trap on shore up to arrival of
both pigs in the HDD pipeline pulling head.
DLV crane pass the A/R wire end socket to the towing tug deploying it on
the whole stinger length by using:
8.1.8.6  either the DLV revolving crane;
 or a soft rope messenger line to be passed to the towing tug and pulled
up to have the A/R winch wire end socket hanging down from the last
roller.
Approach the DLV (already moored and set temporary stand by position) as
8.1.8.7 far as the stinger tip can be located just above the HDD pipeline pulling
head.
DSV comes closer and send the diver to connect the pipeline pulling head
8.1.8.8 with the recovery winch wire end socket paid out from the DLV Seminole
firing line.
8.1.8.9 Connect the A/R winch socket to the pipeline head pad eye by means of a
short grommet.

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 Once the HDD pipeline pulling head is connected the DLV shall move 056J13-INS- Position B
DWG-0436/0438
slightly forwards (about 33.0m) as far as to recover the slack of the A&R
winch wire prior to start recovering the wire;
8.1.8.10  Stinger angle maintained at 6.8 degrees;
 Tensioner set at 50kN to stretch the A/R wire;
Set the A/R winch tension at the design HDD pipeline recovery tension. “ “
8.1.8.11
When the wire has reached the design tension the DLV shall move 056J13-ENG- “
PRC-0205
8.1.8.12
backwards to allow sliding of the HDD pipeline pulling head on the stinger
rollers.
 DLV moves backwards and simultaneously the A&R winch starts

recovering the wire.DLV continues moving backwards (approx. 39m) as
far as the HDD pipeline pulling head is on the last stinger roller, R6;
8.1.8.13  Stinger angle set at 6.7 degrees; “ Position C
 DLV moves backwards (approx. 64m) as far as the HDD laydown head is
on firing line ramp support TRK3;
8.1.8.14
 Stinger angle set at 6.7 degrees; “ Position D
 DLV moves backwards (approx. 107m) as far as the HDD laydown head
has reached the Weld station no.1;
8.1.8.15
 Stinger angle set at 6.7 degrees; “ Position E
Pipeline tension is transferred to tensioners and A&R winch wire “ “

8.1.8.16 disconnected.
The pipeline tension is than transferred to tensioners and A&R winch wire is “ “
8.1.8.17 disconnected from the pulling head.
The HDD pipeline pulling head shall be cut out and the gauging pig “ “
8.1.8.18 examined to assess the integrity of the HDD pipeline section.
Upon assessment of the pipeline soundness the HDD pipeline end shall be “ “
8.1.8.19
bevelled for manual welding with the second (4a-4b) pipeline joint bevelled
in one end in order to match with the HDD pipeline end bevel.

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Fit up and weld the HDD and pipeline tie in weld according the approved “ “
8.1.8.20 welding procedure.
Move forwards the DLV in order to accomodate the next pipe joint for fit up. “ “
8.1.8.21
The fit up and welding of the pipeline joints shall continue as far as the Tie “ “
8.1.8.22 in weld has reached the AUT station.
Upon acceptance of the tie in weld the DLV shall continue moving
8.1.8.23
forewards welding new pipe joints with the bevel and welding procedure of “ “
the approved pipeline laying WPS.
 DLV continues welding new pipe joints and moving forward (approx.
294m) up to lay down the interface Tie in weld on the sea bottom;
8.1.8.24
 Stinger angle set at 6.7 degrees; “ Position F
Once the position of the interface weld is surveyed by the DSV ROV, the
8.1.8.25 DLV continues pipeline laying. “ “

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9.0 1A-1B & 2A-2B FLOWLINES START UP SEQUENCE AT MARLIN PLATFORM
9.1 GENERAL
To initiate pipe laying of the 14” (2a-2b) & 6” (1a-1b) flowline sections interconnecting the Marlin and
the Foxtrot A Platforms two start up operations shall be performed with the hold down anchor system
(DMA in the offshore gergal expression).
A sketch of the typical start up arrangement is reported in the next page.
Figure 9-1 - Start-Up & Lay Down Target Areas at Marlin Platform

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9.2 DMA HOLDING POWER TEST
A hold down anchor system (DMA) is required to hold the flowline start up head during the start-up
operations.
Prior to initiate the start-up phase, a load test is required to assess that the DMA will not move during
laying operations. A tension equal to 1.25 the maximum bottom tension expected during laying
operations shall be applied for 15 minutes for the holding power test.
The configuration for DMA Load Test for the 6” Dia. and 14” Dia. flowline, is shown in the Fig. 9.2.
The load test parameters are reported in the Table 9.1.
Figure 9-2 - DMA Configuration for 6” and 14” Flowline Start Up at Marlin Platform

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The following results are envisaged for the DMA holding power test:
Tensioner DMA test Wire Wire Wire Wire angle Fluke

OD WD 1) 3) 4) 5)
Pull (Max) tension length TDP gain at DMA angle
(inch) (m) (kN) (kN) (m) (m) (m) (deg) (deg)
2) 6)
6” 110 241 230 950 -833 10.05 0.00 50
2) 6)
14” 110 568 555 950 -897 7.71 0.27 50
1) DMA test tension = 1.25 x maximum bottom tension during normal laying;
nd
2) Cable length considers 900 m of steel wire + 50 m of chain (connected to the 2 DMA
anchor);
3) The Touch Down Point distance is referred to the vessel stern;
4) The gain measures the difference between the wire span length and its horizontal projection;
5) Wire angle at the anchor No. 2 connection point;
6) Standard values for this type of soil.
Table 9-1 6” Dia. and 14” Dia. Flowlines DMA Load Test Results
9.3 DESCRIPTION OF THE START UP SEQUENCE
9.3.1 General
Once the DLV Seminole is at site and moored (Ref. Chap. 10.2) the sequence of the most significant
operations is as follows:
 The stinger is installed and ballasted until it reaches the ballast configuration reported in the chap.
8.1.2;
 The DLV is set with the stern aft respect to the flowline start up target area;
 The DMA start-up rigging (anchor + chain + anchor + chain, as per Figure 9-2) is assembled on
the AHTT moored alongside of DLV;
 Once that the AHTT stern is positioned neighbouring the Seminole stern, the start-up wire is paid
off the winch through the stinger and it is passed to the AHTT by means of a messenger line;
 As soon as DMA start-up rigging (on board of AHTT) is connected with start-up wire socket the
tug moves Eastwardly to reach the predefined DMA setting location which is on the prolongation
of flowline axis from the initiation target area. During travelling the tug shall maintain a tension in
the winch wire so that it is paid out as straight as possible;
 While the tug is approaching the DMA target location, its position will be carefully verified by
surface positioning equipment before dropping DMA to the seabed;
 Upon decision taken to drop the DMA array in the target location the DLV winch wire end will be
paid off completely from the winch drum. Note, in case DMA shall be positioned near existing
subsea assets it shall be lowered in a controlled manner;
 The wire end shall be transferred from the winch drum to the firing line and shall be connected by
the start-up open wedge socket to the Start-up head;
 DLV shall move fore-wards in order to tension the start up wire to check the hold back anchor
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The evaluation of the start up wire cut off point shall be done on the basis of the following
considerations:
 Once the hold back anchor holding power is checked, the position of the DLV shall be assessed
with the surface positioning system;
 The plan position of the flowline start up head in the firing line is known and its absolute plan
position is then calculated. By comparison with the theoretical position of the sealine target area
centre the difference in x coordinates is derived;
 The wire length gain (ref. Table 9-1 6” Dia. and 14” Dia. Flowlines DMA Load Test Results) due to
the catenary of the start up wire shall be taken into consideration for the final evaluation of the
wire length to be cut off. Cable cut length is equal to the sum of distance between start-up head
from target area during DMA test phase and cable gain;
 The DLV shall move backwards to have sufficient wire slack to perform the wire cut off at the
calculated location;
 An eye with clips shall be made at the wire end termination;
 The wire end with eye socket will be connected with the start-up open wedge socket;
 The flowline is ready for start up operation.
The drawings of the mooring pattern at Marlin Platform and the movementr of the DLV to undertake all
operational sequence are listed below:
MARLIN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT - 14" WET GAS FLOWLINE START UP AT

056J13-INS-DWG-0406 MARLIN PLATFORM - DLV SEMINOLE MOORING PATTERN
MARLIN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT - 6" MULTIPHASE FLOWLINE START UP AT

MARLIN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT - 6” AND 14” PIPELINE INSTALLATION - 6"

056J13-INS-DWG-0425 PIPELINE START UP SEQUENCE AT MARLIN PLATFORM.- PLAN


056J13-INS-DWG-0429 PIPELINE START UP SEQUENCE AT MARLIN PLATFORM - ELEVATION


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9.3.2 14” Dia. Wet Gas Flow Line (2a-2b) Start Up at Marlin Platform - Main Operative
Parameters
The main parameters during the analysed 14” start-up sequence is reported in the Table 9.2 below:
Pipe payout Barge Tens. Pulling Head Stinger R6

Bott. Layback Gain Max support
from position at T2 padeye SBC tip support 7) 8)
Step 1) 2) 3) Tens. 4) 5) 6) reaction
beadstall elevation depth clear.
ID
Supp Value
(m) (m) (kN) (kN) (m) (%) (m) (m) (m) (m)
(kN)
1 91.4 -39.7 100 88 4.4 -11.0 0.00 646.8 15.2 T2 39
2 103.7 -27.6 100 84 2.9 -11.0 0.00 637.3 15.5 TRK2 63
3 118.0 -13.6 100 82 1.1 -11.1 0.00 630.4 15.7 TRK2 58
4 148.0 16.0 100 77 -4.2 -11.9 0.00 613.2 16.2 TRK2 56
(1)
5 168.3 41.1 200 172 -10.2 95 -12.4 0.13 837.7 11.4 TRK2 63
6 177.6 51.4 250 221 -13.3 -12.4 0.09 925.2 10.3 TRK2 67
7 387.6 257.7 400 352 -78.7 -14.6 0.00 912.3 14.1 TRK2 63
8 522.6 390.9 500 444 -104.5 -15.2 0.00 758.7 15.9 TRK2 65
9 662.6 530.7 500 444 -110.1 -15.2 0.00 612.7 16.1 TRK2 65
1) Cable payout is defined as the length from padeye of the pulling head to the beadstall;
2) The Lay-Vessel position is defined as the horizontal distance between the stern and initial position, when the
recovery operation starts;
4) Elevation of the pulling head pad eye respect to sea level;
5) Depth of the stinger tip referred to the depth gauge elevation;
6) Separation between the last horizontal stinger support (R6) and the pipeline above it;
7) Layback is defined as the horizontal distance between the touch down point and the bead stall;
8) Difference between the A/R wire plus curvilinear abscissa and its projection in the horizontal direction;
9) Stinger Ballast Configuration given as % of ballast of PL1 and SL1 compartments.
Table 9-2 14” Dia. Wet Gas Flowline (2a-2b) Start-up – Flowline Laying Analysis Main
Parameters

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Tension Bottom Pulling Head Stinger Stinger

Tension Padeye Depth Max Support Reaction
at T2 Angle Ballast
Step [m]
[m] [m] [Deg] (%)] Support Value
A 0 0 4.4 9.6 - -
B 568 550 4.4 9.6 T2 56
C 0 0 4.4 9.6 - -
D 100 88 4.4 9.6 95(**) T2 39
E 199 172 -10.2 11.0 TRK2 63
F 499 444 -110.0 13.8 TRK2 63
G 499 444 -110.0 13.8 TRK2 63
1) Elevation of the Start Up Head Padeye respect to the sea level;

2) % of Ballast of PL1 and SB1 Buoyancy Tanks;
3) % of Ballast of PL2 and SB2 Buoyancy Tanks.
Table 9-3 14” Dia. Wet Gas Flowline (2a-2b) Start-up – Main Operative Parameters

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9.3.3 14” Wet Gas Flow Line (2a-2b) Start Up at Marlin Platform Action List
14” Wet Gas Flowline (2a-2b) Start Up Sequence at Marlin

Platform
The DLV shall be moored with the crane center at about 85m East of 0056J13-INS-
the flowline start up target area with heading consistent with the pipeline DWG-0406
9.3.3.1 Position A
laying orientation. 56J13-INS-DWG-
Stinger angle set at 9.6 degrees. 0427/0431
9.3.3.2 Start-up wire given to the assistance tug at DLV stern. “ “

9.3.3.3 Start-up wire laid by the assistance tug whilst paid off by the winch. “ “
DMA assembly dropped in the design position (938m from the target
9.3.3.4 area). Note, in case DMA shall be positioned near existing subsea “ “
assets it shall be lowered in a controlled manner.
9.3.3.5 Start-up wire end termination connected to the flowline start-up head. “ “
 DLV moves forwards and performs the DMA holding power test with Position B
9.3.3.6 tension equal to 568kN;
 Max support reaction 56kN (Support T2).
Assessment of the start-up wire extralength: “ “

9.3.3.7 1. distance between the pipeline flange horizontal projection and the
centre of the Target area;
2. start-up wire gain (7.70m).
9.3.3.8 DLV moves backwards of 150m in order to release the tension in the “ Position C
start-up wire.
9.3.3.9 Disconnection of start-up wire.
9.3.3.10 Cut off of start-up wire extralength and connection of the end “ “
termination to the flowline start-up head.
 DLV moves forwards to reach the start-up initial position;

9.3.3.11
 Tensioners set to the design tension of 100kN.
“ Position D
9.3.3.12 DLV starts to move forwards paying out the flowline. “ “

Continue pay out the flowline up to reach with the flowline start up head
9.3.3.13 the last stinger roller: “ Position E
 Stinger angle set at 13.8 degrees;

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Adjust the stinger ballast according to the procedure prior exiting the
9.3.3.14
flowline start up head from the last stinger roller (11 degrees).
“ “
DLV continues moving forward adjusting both the tension increase and
9.3.3.15 the stinger angle in compliance with the start up head depth and “
monitoring with the ROV the relative configuration of the flowline on the
last stinger roller support.
 DLV continues moving forward up to touch down of the flowline start-
up head in the target area;
9.3.3.16  Tensioner set at 500kN; “ Position F
 Stinger angle set at 13.8 degrees;
Once position of the start-up head is controlled by ROV of the DSV, the
9.3.3.17
DLV enters in flowline normal laying mode. “ Position G
9.3.3.18 DLV lays 7.64km of flowline. “
DSV back on DMA /pipeline start up area. Send ROV on the sacrificial
9.3.3.19
sling loop. “
ROV cut the wire to disengage the DMA array from the flowline start up
9.3.3.20
head. “
DMA array recovered by the assistance tug for the next start up
9.3.3.21
preparation. “
The drawings dealing with the Start-Up operations at Marlin Platform corresponding to the 14” Wet
Gas Flowline (2a-2b) are reported below:
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9.3.4 6” Dia. Multiphase Oil Flowline Start-up sequence at Marlin Platform– Main Operative
Parameters
The main parameters during the analysed 14” start-up sequence is reported in the Table 9.4 below:.
Pipe
DLV Tens. Pull Head Stinger R6
payout Bott. Layback Gain Max support
position at T2 padeye SBC tip support 7) 8)
Step from 2) 3) Tens. 4) 5) 6) reaction
ID beadstall
SUPP Value
(m) (m) (kN) (kN) (m) (%) (m) (m) (m) (m)
(kN)
1 91.4 -37.0 100 89 4.3 -14.3 0.00 642.3 15.2 TRK2 31
2 103.7 -24.8 100 87 2.9 -14.3 0.00 637.2 15.4 TRK3 29
3 118.2 -10.5 100 86 0.7 -14.5 0.00 632.9 15.5 R1 29
9)
4 148.2 19.2 100 82 -6.6 100 -15.7 0.00 618.1 15.9 R4 27
5 168.5 43.8 200 179 -13.6 + 45 -15.7 0.00 839.1 11.6 TRK2 16
10)
6 177.6 52.7 200 179 -17.2 -15.8 0.00 834.1 11.8 TRK2 16
7 387.6 256.3 205 179 -92.2 -16.7 0.00 658.2 18.1 TRK3 16
8 487.6 355.8 205 179 -109.9 -16.6 0.00 470.0 18.7 TRK2 16
9 657.6 527.6 205 181 -110.1 -16.2 0.00 584.5 16.9 TRK2 16
9) Stinger Ballast Configuration given as % of ballast of PL1 and SL1 compartments;
Table 9-4 6” Dia. Multiphase Flowline (1a-1b) Start-up - Flowline Laying Analysis Main
Parameters

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Tension Bottom Pulling Head Stinger Stinger Max Support

at T2 Tension Padeye Depth Angle Ballast Reaction
Step
[kN] [kN] [m] [Deg] (%)] Support Value
A 0 0 4.3 12.9 - -
B 241 230 4.3 12.9 TRK2 38
100(*)
C 0 0 4.3 12.9 - -
D 100 89 4.3 12.9 + TRK2 31
E 200 179 -13.6 14.3 TRK2 16
45(**)
F 205 181 -110.1 14.9 TRK2 16
G 205 181 -110.1 14.9 TRK2 16
1) Elevation of the Start Up Head Padeye respect to the sea level;
2) % of Ballast of PL1 and SB1 Buoyancy Tanks;
3) % of Ballast of PL2 and SB2 Buoyancy Tanks.
Table 9-5 6” Dia. Multiphase Flowline (1a-1b) Start-up - Main Operative Parameters

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9.3.5 6” Dia. Multiphase Flowline (1a-1b) Start Up Sequence at Marlin Platform Action List
6” Dia. Multiphase Flowline (1a-1b) Start Up Sequence at

Marlin Platform
056J13-INS-DWG-
9.3.5.1 DLV set with the crane center at 85m east of the flowline target area 0407
and heading consistent with the flowline orientation. 056J13-INS-DWG-
Position A
0425/ 0429
9.3.5.2 Start-up wire given to the assistance tug at DLV stern. “ “

9.3.5.3 Start-up wire laid by the assistance tug whilst paid off by the winch. “ “
DMA assembly dropped in the design position (935m from target
9.3.5.4 area). Note, in case DMA shall be positioned near existing subsea “ “
assets it shall be lowered in a controlled manner.
9.3.5.5 Start-up wire end termination connected to the flowline start-up head “ “
9.3.5.6 DLV moves forwards and performs the DMA holding power test. Position B
Assessment of the start-up wire extralength:

1. distance between the pipeline flange horizontal projection and the
9.3.5.7
centre of the Target area; “ “
2. start-up wire gain (10.05m).
9.3.5.8 Start-up wire end termination connected to the flowline start-up head “
DLV moves backwards of 150m in order to release the tension in the Position C
9.3.5.9
start-up wire. “
9.3.5.10 Disconnection of the start up wire. “
Cut off ofthe start-up wire extralength and connection of the end “
9.3.5.11
termination to the flowline start-up head. “
9.3.5.12 DLV moves forwards to reach the start-up initial position. “ Position D
9.3.5.13 Tensioners set to the design tension. “ “
9.3.5.14 DLV starts to move forwards paying out the flowline. “ “
9.3.5.15 Continue pay out the flowline. “ Position E
The position represents the instant at which the start-up head exits
9.3.5.16
from the stinger. “ “

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Adjust the stinger ballast according to the procedure prior exiting

9.3.5.17 from the last stinger roller in order to have the flowline first section “ “
tangent to the last stinger roller.
DLV continue moving forward up to touch down of the flowline start-

9.3.5.18
up head in the target area. “ Position F
Once position of the start-up head is controlled by ROV of the DSV,

9.3.5.19
the DLV enters in flowline normal laying mode. “ Position G
9.3.5.20 DLV lays 7.64km of flowline. “
DSV back on DMA /flowline start up area. Send ROV on the

9.3.5.21
sacrificial sling loop. “
ROV cut the wire to disengage the DMA array from the flowline start
9.3.5.22
up head. “
DMA array recovered by the assistance tug for the next start up
9.3.5.23
preparation. “
The drawings which refers the Start-Up operations at Marlin Platform regarding the 6” Multiphase
Flowline (1a-1b) are reported below:
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10.0 PIPELINE AND FLOWLINE NORMAL LAYING
10.1 GENERAL
The main pipeline and flowline laying analysis parameters during the normal laying operations, for
both 6” Dia. and 14” Dia. pipeline and flowline are reported in the following two tables 10-1 and 10-2.
Tens. Bott. Stinger Stinger tip 6) 7) Max support

WD 1) 2) SBC TDP Gain
at T2 Tens. Angle depth reaction
Support Value
(m) (kN) (kN) (deg) (m) (%) (m) (m)
(kN)
(*)
12 180 175 7 8.12 0 -175 0.9 TRK2 16.7
20 180 174 6.8 -8.19 0 -173 1.6 TRK2 16.8
4) 5)
80 180 162 13.9 -15.28 100 +45 -389 11.2 TRK2 15.4
4) 5)
110 205 181 14.9 -16.26 100 +45 -476 16.9 TRK2 16.2
6) Horizontal distance between Touchdown Point and Lay-Vessel stern;
7) Difference between the pipeline curvilinear abscissa and its projection in the horizontal direction.
Table 10-1 6” Dia. Pipeline/Flowline Normal Laying - Laying Analysis Main Parameters
Stinger
Tens. Bott. Stinger 6) 7) Max support
WD 1) tip depth SBC TDP Gain
at T2 Tens. Angle 2) reaction
SUPP Value
(m) (kN) (kN) (deg) (m) (%) (m) (m)
(kN)
(*)
12 400 382 7.2 8.60 0 -152 1.0 T2 63.2
20 400 377 7.5 8.89 0 -188 1.8 TRK2 65.2
4)
80 400 357 12.5 -13.87 95 -397 11.2 TRK2 66.8
4)
110 500 444 13.8 -15.19 95 -504 16.1 TRK2 64.9
6) Horizontal distance between Touchdown Point and Lay-Vessel stern;
7) Difference between the pipeline curvilinear abscissa and its projection in the horizontal direction.
Table 10-2 14” Dia. Pipeline/Flowline Normal Laying - Laying Analysis Main Parameters

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10.2 DLV SEMINOLE MOORING PATTERN IN STRAIGHT AND CURVED PATH
10.2.1 General
The DLV mooring patterns regarding the straight path and the curved path during the pipe laying are
reported in the following drawings:
MARLIN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT - DLV SEMINOLE MOORING PATTERN AT

056J13-INS-DWG-0410 STRAIGHT PATH 1

056J13-INS-DWG-0411 CURVED PATH 1

056J13-INS-DWG-0412 STRAIGHT PATH 2

056J13-INS-DWG-0413 CURVED PATH 2
Continuos touch down point monitoring is not required and it shall be made only in correspondence of
the critical phases like the existing pipeline crossing on the sea bottom or whenever required by the
job necessities.
10.2.2 Minimum Radius for Pipe laying in curved path
The Table below reports the summary of the minimum curvature radius derived from the curve stability
calculation.
Max Allowable
Pipe Lateral Friction Selected
On Bottom Lay Rmin
Pipeline Weight Factor (lower Curve Radius
Tension [m]
[kN/m] bound) [m]
[kN]
6” multiphase 0.196 0.3 220 2999
14” wet gas 0.435 0.3 495 2977
3000
6” stabilized oil 0.196 0.3 220 2999
14” dry gas 0.435 0.3 495 2977
Table 10-3 Minimum Curve Radius for Pipeline Laying in Curved Path

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10.3 DESCRIPTION OF PIPELINE AND FLOWLINE NORMAL LAYING ACTIVITIES
10.3.1 Quality Control of the Process
The inspections, test requirements and responsibilities in order to meet an acceptable level of quality
in compliance with the Contract to be carried out during the pipe laying operations are listed in the
document:
MARLIN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT - 6” & 14” PIPELINE LAYING QUALITY
056J13-QAC-PLN-0010 CONTROL PLAN
and it is included in the Section B.

The procedures dealing with the welding and welders qualification and the databook for pipeline are
listed below:
056J13-ENG-PRC-0150 MARLIN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT - WELDING DATABOOK FOR PIPELINE
056J13-ENG-PRC-0151 MARLIN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT - WELDERS DATABOOK FOR PIPELINE
MARLIN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT - WELDING AND WELDER PROCEDURE
056J13-ENG-PRC-0152 QUALIFICATION – WPS
10.3.2 DLV Seminole Firing Line Main Equipment Description
The following piece of equipment is used onboard the DLV firing line:
1. Nos. 2 tensioners, of 100t max capacity each working in constant tension mode;
2. One 200t max capacity constant tension winch for pipeline Lay down, Abandonment & Recovery.
The firing line roller boxes and stinger settings which are reported in the drawing:
10.3.3 Sequence of Operations
During pipelay operations on board Seminole, the typical route of the pipeline and flowline through the
main firing line is as follows:
1. Prior to moving the pipe joint to the side conveyor, verification is made whether the pipe joint is
according to the alignment sheet or not. Pipe joints with anodes will be introduced in
accordance with the alignment sheets reported into the following drawings:
MARLIN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT – 14’ DRY GAS EXPORT PIPELINE ALIGNMENT
MARLIN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT – 6’ STABILIZED OIL EXPORT PIPELINE
056J13-ENG-DWG-0250 ALIGNMENT SHEET
056J13-ENG-DWG-0256 MARLIN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT – 14’ WET GAS FLOWLINE ALIGNMENT SHEET
056J13-ENG-DWG-0259 MARLIN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT – 6’ MULTIPHASE FLOWLINE ALIGNMENT SHEET

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2. The joint is transferred to the firing line directly from the pipe storage stack to the firing line by
means of overhead gantry crane and a longitudinal and transverse conveyor system;
3. In the “ready rack” the ends are beveled according to firing line welding requirements;
4. Pipe joints are numbered and tracked. To allow their underwater recognition, each joint will be
clearly marked with sequential number on both sides of each pipe near the field joint. Paint
suitable for long term immersion in sea water will be used for marking of the joint number at the
welding station No. 1; The digits size will be minimum of 150 mm high;
5. In the main firing line ready rack the joint is internally cleaned prior to welding with pressurized
air;
6. The joint ends are pre-heated by induction heating coils or by means of propane after which the
joint is transferred to the line-up station and welded to the pipe string;
7. A buckle detector will be set inside the 14” Dia. Pipeline after that 500m is laid. It will be set at a
distance of 20m minimum beyond the stinger end. The buckle detector it will be used only for
14’’ Dia. Pipeline;
8. At the first welding station on the laying ramp, the alignment with the adjacent pipe joint is
obtained by means of an internal pneumatic line-up clamp. All seams shall be located in the top
quadrant of the pipe for girth weld line-up and shall be staggered by a minimum distance of
50mm;
9. Once the required alignment is achieved, the line-up clamp locks the pipe ends in the welding
position;
10. Usually the root and hot pass is performed at the station n°1;
11. Simultaneously, fill and cap passes are carried out on the adjacent joints at the welding stations
n.°2, n.°3 and n.°4, as per the approved WPS;
12. At the end of the root pass, the line up clamp is removed;
13. NDT is carried out at station n.°5 as per the approved procedure;
14. If the weld is not accepted, the repair will be performed depending on the weld defect, at first
weld Station (high weld defect) or at NDT Station (low weld defect);
15. On completion of all welding activities and arrival in the NDT station the weld is tested, after
which the weld can be coated;
16. HSS is performed on the field joint station n°6 as per approved procedures. The pipe joint shall
be brush blasted, preheated and after the heat shrink sleeve application shall be undertaken;
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- after holiday detection has been performed water cooling of the heat shrink sleeve shall be
undertaken by pumping water upon it;
18. The sacrificial anode application shall be undertaken in the work station No. 7:
- The anode shall be set over the pipeline structure in a position suitable to allow bolting of the
anode mass with the retaining belts wrapped underneath about the pipeline body;
- Once the anode securing belts are bolted and tightened, the contact with the anode body
and the pipeline shall be undertaken (pin brazing);
- Eventually touch up of the pin brazed connection with marine coat shall be applied prior to
deliver the pipe joint into the sea;
19. After that all the stations have completed their operations, a green light will be lit at the bridge
and at all work stations, indicating that DLV is ready to move. The mooring winches will be
operated to move the vessel by one pipe joint. The movement of DLV will be achieved by
reeving back the bow mooring wires and simultaneously paying out the stern mooring wires.
After the DLV has moved a distance of one joint length, the operation at each work station will
be repeated. The anchors movement will be periodically performed with the assistance of
AHTT's and deployed positioning systems;
20. A typical overview of the available workstation onboard Seminole is provided into the following
table:
Work station number Tensioner Activity
Ready Rack Joint Preparation
1 Line-up/Welding
2 Welding
3 - Welding
4 Welding
5 NDT and Weld Repair
- 1 -
- 2 -
6 - Heat Shrink Sleeve application and repair
Heat Shrink Sleeve detection and repair;
7
- Anode installation
8 Spare
21. Note that this usage is indicative only and the stations (except the weld repair station) may be
used for other activities, based on optimization of production after discussion and agreement
with Company representative and MWS/CA.

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The following additional operation will be performed during pipe laying:

 Weld repairs if any;
 Pipeline abandonment and recovery if any;
 Fill out of pipeline laying records and weld number;
 Stress monitoring;
 Continuous weather monitoring and forecasting;
 Submission of Daily Progress Report (DPR) to COMPANY Representative.

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10.3.4 Normal Laying Operation in the Firing Line Action List
Laying operation on the firing ramp will be performed in compliance with the following sequence:
Laying operation on the firing ramp
10.3.4.1 At line-up station (work station 1), the line up clamp will be secured to
the winch by passing the winch wire through the incoming pipe joint.
The buckle detector is connected to other end of the clamp and will be
pushed inside the already laid pipeline by means of a compressed air
10.3.4.2 blow up to complete stretching of the retaining wire. It will remain
inside the pipeline during normal laying at a distance of 20m minimum
beyond the stinger end, to ensure monitoring of buckles if any.
10.3.4.3 Subsequently, the pipe joint is transferred to the line-up station.
10.3.4.4 Then the pipe joint is lined up to the pipe string setting its position with
hydraulic jacks at the end of the conveyor path.
10.3.4.5 Then the internal pneumatic line-up clamp is activated locking the
incoming pipe joint to the pipe string in the first welding station.
During alignment of the pipe joints with the pipe string, care will be
taken to stagger longitudinal seams of two adjacent joints. The
10.3.4.6 longitudinal seam of the two pipes will be located in the upper half and
will be staggered by a minimum distance of 50mm.
Both ends of the pipes to be welded will be pre-heated (at welding

station No. 1 and at pipe conveyor before line up station, respectively)
10.3.4.7
as per welding procedure requirements. Pre-heating will be done using
propane gas. The pre-heat temperature will be verified with thermal
sticks.
In order to allow pipe joints underwater recognition, each joint will be

clearly marked with the sequential number on both sides of each pipe
10.3.4.8
near the field joint. At welding station No. 1, paint suitable for long
term immersion in sea water will be used for marking of the joint
number. The digits will be minimum of 150 mm high.
10.3.4.9 Line-up of the joint of pipe to be welded at root pass station (weld
station No. 1).

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10.3.4.10 Execution of the root and hot pass at Station No. 1.
10.3.4.11 Pipe laying vessel moves ahead of one joint length without removing
the line up clamp (which reaches the weld station No.2).
10.3.4.12 Release of the line-up clamp from the pipe string when the movement
ahead of one joint length is completed.
10.3.4.13 Fit up the next pipe joint to the joint string 1st weld station and resume
the operational cycle.
In the station No. 5, AUT examination will be carried out. In case of

10.3.4.14 weld repair, the same will be performed as per approved welding
procedure directly at the Station No. 3 before the tensioners.
Once all the above-mentioned activities have been carried out and the
10.3.4.15 final acceptance of the weld is obtained, the vessel is ready to move
forward tensioning the bow mooring lines by a length equal to the
following pipe joint.
As the activities corresponding to each station of the firing line are

10.3.4.16 completed, the weld foreman will activate the acoustic/light signal to
give warning to the bridge to be ready to move ahead the vessel.
The pipe string will be moved forewards of one joint length and the last
10.3.4.17 welded joint will reach the field joint coating station, (After the anode
installation) where the field joint coating operation will be carried out.
As soon as all weld stations are lighted up, the winch operators on the
10.3.4.18 vessel bridge will reeve up the bow mooring lines and simultaneously
pay out the stern mooring lines as long as the distance of one pipe
joint is covered.
10.3.4.19 After DLV Seminole has moved by one joint length, operation at each
weld and NDE station will be resumed.
The relocation of the anchors will be undertaken on regular basis in

order to guarantee that the mooring pattern during the whole laying
course is such as to develop the required thrust to the pipe laying
10.3.4.20
barge in any direction either to compensate adverse sea state
conditions, if any, or the tension applied to the pipeline. This operation
will be carried out with the assistance of Anchor Handling Tug
controlled through positioning system.
10.3.4.21 The operation will be performed in accordance with approved anchor 056J13-ENG-
handling procedure. PRC-0248
10.3.4.22
The position and heading of DLV Seminole will be continuously

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monitored and controlled with surface positioning system by the

surveyor team in order to maintain the pipeline within tolerance along
the design route.
After the movement of each joint length, a fix will be taken by giving the
10.3.4.23 joint number heading and coordinates (of the fixed reference point of
the barge). DLV will be kept on the correct heading so that the pipeline
is laid within correct tolerance along the design route.
The final position of the pipeline will be known after the as-laid survey has been completed.
Welding and NDE operations will be carried out according to contractual WPS and NDE procedures.
All field welds shall be one-hundred percent (100%) AUT inspected in accordance with the Project
Specification, documents are reported below:
056J13-ENG-SPC-0122 MARLIN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT - WELDED HFW LINEPIPE SPECIFICATION ND 14”
056J13-ENG-SPC-0124 MARLIN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT - GENERAL WELDING SPECIFICATION

The following Specifications, Procedures and Drawings refers to the previous operations of Pipe Joint
field joint coating:
MARLIN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT - 6”&14” PIPELINE INSTALLATION - POLYETHYLENE

056J13-ENG-SPC-0146 EXTERNAL CORROSION COATING SPECIFICATION
MARLIN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT - 6” & 14” PIPELINE INSTALLATION - HEAT SHRINK

056J13-ENG-SPC-0147 SLEEVE FIELD JOINT CORROSION COATING SPECIFICATION
MARLIN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT - ANTICORROSION COATING APPLICATION

056J13-INS-PRC-0262 PROCEDURE
056J13-INS-DWG-0420 MARLIN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT - FIELD JOINT COATING SEQUENCE

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10.3.5 Anode Installation
Sacrificial anodes shall be installed on board for the Marlin Project pipelines since no concrete coating
is provided and as such the anodes are protruding from the pipe size making the tensioner grip source
of problems for anode integrity.
The anodes shall be one single half-shell bracelet clamped about the pipe.
Anode half-shell bracelets shall be sized to fit the OD of the anti-corrosion coated pipe.
Each anode shall comprise of one single half-cylindrical shell cast assembled onto a welded steel
cage insert consisting of two clamping bands, each formed by two semi-half flat rings/shells to be
clamped together by bolting.
The references to anode installation procedure, specifications, installation drawings and geometrical
dimensions are reported below:
056J13-ENG-PRC-0126 MARLIN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT - ANODE INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
056J13-ENG-SPC-0125 MARLIN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT - ANODE MATERIALS SPECIFICATION
056J13-ENG-SPC-0126 MARLIN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT - ANODE INSTALLATION SPECIFICATION
MARLIN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT - 6” & 14” PIPELINE ANODE INSTALLATION

056J13-ENG-DWG-0240 DRAWING
056J13-ENG-DWG-0242 MARLIN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT - 14” PIPELINE ANODE BRACELET DRAWING

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10.3.6 Pipe Joint Stress Monitoring during Pipe Laying activities
The following main parameters shall be controlled during normal laying activities:
 Stinger slope angle and stinger depth gauge;
 Monitoring of the bearing reaction load cell on the firing line rollers.
The monitored values of the above listed parameters will be compared with the design values of the
same parameters in order to assess compliance of the pipelaying process with the design figures.
Every pipe joint of the flowline shall be identified by the tally number and numbered according to the
firing line entering sequence.
Reference to the Micoperi documents:
MARLIN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT - 6” & 14” PIPELINE PIPE JOINTS TRACKING
056J13-ENG-PRC-0220 PROCEDURE

Monitoring of the pipelaying activities shall be comprehensive of the following actions:
1. The tension levels of the Nos. 2 constant tension tensioners, of 100 t max capacity each are
recorded on a data logger. Monitoring of the tensioners pull will take into account the dead band
as resulting from the pipeline dynamic analysis. The tension and dead band indicators are
situated on the DLV bridge;
2. The tension of the 200 t max capacity constant tension winch can be monitored by camera and
load-cells. The load-cell indicator is situated on the DLV bridge also. The tension levels are
recorded on a data logger;
3. The wind velocity indicators are situated on the DLV bridge;
4. The draft and trim of the lay vessel are monitored by draft marks reading by means of work boat
or AHTT;
5. The firing line roller box settings and stinger settings are reported in the drawing:
MARLIN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT - LAYING VESSEL FIRING LINE & STINGER ROLLER
056J13-INS-DWG-0417 CONFIGURATION
6. The pipeline bearing reactions at the firing line fixed ramp and stinger supports are monitored and
recorded;
7. One underwater camera is positioned to monitor the relative position between the pipeline bottom
and the last stinger roller;
8. The stinger tip depth and slope are monitored and recorded by a depth gauge and an
inclinometer fitted on the stinger;
9. The touch down point monitoring (whenever applicable) is performed and recorded by means of
the DSV supported ROV.

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The following table shows the parameters to be monitored and the checks to be carried-out:
Recording Monitoring
Parameter
Frequency By means of Frequency Equipment
Tensioner Set Up Continuously Data logger Continuously Camera

A&R winch Tension “ “ “ Data Logger “ “ “ “ “
Wind Twice a day BO “ “ “ “
Anemometer
Vessel Trim and Draft Once a day BO “ “ “ by work boat
Firing Line Ramp and Stinger
Rollers Bearing Reaction
Every 6 hours BO “ “ “ Load cell
Stinger Last Roller box N.A. N.A. “ “ “ Camera

Stinger Tip Depth Once a day BO “ “ “ Depth gauge
Stinger Slope “ “ “ BO “ “ “ Inclinometer
Table 10-4 List of the parameters to be monitored
10.3.7 Description of the Anchor Handling Procedure during Pipe laying activities
The mooring pattern shall be adjusted during the whole laying course both to maintain the required
thrust to the pipe laying vessel barge and to guarantee the vessel position keeping (i.e. the pipeline
touch down point in compliance with the design route).
When the DLV progress makes the mooring line pattern unsuitable to guarantee the design thrust and
vessel position keeping, the anchor relocation procedure will be undertaken.
Anchor relocation will be carried out with the assistance of the DLV dedicated Anchor Handling Tug
whose position is controlled by means of the tug management system.
The operation will be performed in accordance with approved anchor handling procedure. The
documents corresponding to the operations of anchor handling and the mooring analysis are:
056J13-ENG-PRC-0248 MARLIN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT - ANCHOR HANDLING PROCEDURE
MARLIN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT - 6” & 14” PIPELINE INSTALLATION -

056J13-ENG-RPT-0140 MOORING ANALYSIS REPORT

The position and heading of the DLV will be continuously monitored and controlled with her surface
positioning system by the surveyor team.

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After any movement of pipe joint length, a coordinate fix will be taken recording the joint number
heading and coordinates.
The DLV heading will be maintained also in compliance with the approved documents so that the
pipeline is laid within correct tolerance along the design route.
The final position of the pipeline end termination will be assessed in compliance with the lay down
procedure. It shall be checked also during the as-laid survey.

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10.3.8 DLV Seminole Firing Line Plan View
The layout of the DLV Seminole with the position of the main working station is reported here below:
WELD STATION 1
Figure 10-1 Firing Line Work Stations


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11.0 PIPELINE AND FLOWLINE LAY DOWN OPERATIONS AT MARLIN AND FOXTROT
A PLATFORMS
11.1 GENERAL
Two lay down sequences are to be undertaken at each of the following locations:
a) At the Marlin platform:
 14" Dia. Dry Gas Export Pipeline (3a-3b);
 6” Dia. Stabilized Oil Export Pipeline (4a-4b).
b) At the Foxtrot A platform:
 14" Dia. Wet Gas Flow Line (2a-2b);
 6” Dia. Multiphase Oil Flow Line (1a-1b).
The DLV approach sequence to platform with all the mooring pattern adjustment are reported in the
following drawings:
MARLIN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT - 14" DRY GAS EXPORT PIPELINE LAY DOWN AT
MARLIN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT - 6" STABILIZED OIL EXPORT PIPELINE LAY DOWN
056J13-INS-DWG-0405 AT MARLIN PLATFORM - DLV SEMINOLE MOORING PATTERN
MARLIN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT - 14" WET GAS FLOWLINE LAY DOWN AT

056J13-INS-DWG-0408 FOXTROT A PLATFORM - DLV SEMINOLE MOORING PATTERN
MARLIN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT - 6" MULTIPHASE FLOWLINE AT FOXTROT A

056J13-INS-DWG-0409 PLATFORM - DLV SEMINOLE MOORING PATTERN

056J13-INS-DWG-0414 LAY DOWN SEQUENCE AT FOXTROT A PLATFORM.- PLAN

056J13-INS-DWG-0415 LAY DOWN SEQUENCE AT FOXTROT A PLATFORM- ELEVATION

056J13-INS-DWG-0426 LAY DOWN SEQUENCE AT MARLIN PLATFORM.- PLAN


056J13-INS-DWG-0430 LAY DOWN SEQUENCE AT MARLIN PLATFORM- ELEVATION


056J13-INS-DWG-0433 LAY DOWN SEQUENCE AT FOXTROT A PLATFORM.- PLAN

056J13-INS-DWG-0434 LAY DOWN SEQUENCE AT FOXTROT A PLATFORM- ELEVATION
and they are included in Section B.

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The lay down analysis parameters are taken from the document:
MARLIN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT - 6” & 14” PIPELINE INSTALLATION – STATIC AND
056J13-INS-DWG-0204 DYNAMIC PIPELAYING ANALYSIS
included in the Section B.
11.2 GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE LAY DOWN OPERATION
Each Lay down operations will be performed in accordance with the following general main steps:
a. When the normal laying operations are close to be completed, the cumulative as laid length of the
pipeline (carefully monitored since start up operations commenced) shall be evaluated with
reference with the pipe joint edge in first weld station;
b. In order to define the length of pipeline still to be laid, the distance between the pipe-laying vessel
(i.e. of the position of the 1st weld station assessed with the positioning system) and the
theoretical position of the lay down area centre will be computed and confronted;
c. The pipeline missing section to reach the target area shall be calculated to assess the pipe joint
cut off length;
d. Upon assessment of the consistency of the results of the check above the normal laying
operations will keep going with continuos monitoring of:
 the pipe-laying vessel position;
 the as laid length of the pipeline.
In order to update the evaluation of the remaining section to be added to the actual pipeline
extension;
e. A welding neck flange will be welded to the end termination of the last pipe joint section to
accommodate the installation of the lay down head;
f. The lay down head will be bolted to the pipeline flanged end termination;
g. The lay down head shroud will be installed underneath the flanged connection;
h. Then the welding operations and NDE in the firing line will be completed;
i. The A/R winch wire shall be connected with the lay down head pad-eye and set to the lay-down
tension;
j. The tensioner shall be released and the pipeline tension shall be transferred to the A/R winch
wire;
k. Initiate the lay down operation checking the stinger configuration.
The operations above shall be repeated for all the pipelines to be laid.

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The following drawing refers to the approach to platforms and shows the Laydown target areas at
Marlin and Foxtrot A Platforms:
and it is included in Section B.

The following tables show the main operative parameters during the analysed laydown sequence for
both the 6” and 14” developed at the maximum water depth (110m).
11.3 LAY DOWN SEQUENCE AT MARLIN
11.3.1 Lay Down Sequence at Marlin Platform for 14" Dia. Dry Gas export Pipeline (3a-3b).
The drawings which refers the lay down at Marlin Platform regarding the 14” Dry Gas Export Pipeline
(3a-3b) are reported below:
MARLIN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT - 14" MULTIPHASE FLOWLINE LAY DOWN AT


056J13-INS-DWG-0428 PIPELINE LAY DOWN SEQUENCE AT MARLIN PLATFORM.- PLAN

056J13-INS-DWG-0429 PIPELINE LAY DOWN SEQUENCE AT MARLIN PLATFORM.- ELEVATION

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The main pipeline analysis parameters are reported in the Table 11-1 below:
Pulling
Cable
Tens. Head Stinger R6
payout Barge Bott. Layback Gain Max support
2) at T2 padeye SBC tip support 7) 8)
Step from Run 3) Tens. 5) 6) reaction
ID beadstall 4)
SUPP Value
(m) (m) (kN) (kN) (m) (%) (m) (m) (m) (m)
(kN)
1 -7.5 -395.7 500 444 5.7 -15.2 0.00 612.4 16.1 TRK2 65
2 79.1 -309.1 500 442 5.2 -15.2 0.00 611.5 16.1 TRK2 107
3 103.7 -284.5 500 444 2.9 -15.2 0.00 612.2 16.1 R5 51
4 118.2 -269.9 500 446 0.6 -15.4 0.00 612.8 16.1 R2 65
9)
5 148.3 -239.9 500 446 -6.7 95 -15.9 0.07 611.7 16.1 R5 81
6 168.5 -219.7 500 447 -13.7 -15.9 0.00 611.3 16.1 R6 41
7 297.6 -94.5 300 266 -68.2 -13.7 0.00 514.9 20.0 R6 38
8 396.6 -0.4 100 85 -109.7 -11.5 0.00 396.7 25.0 R6 23
9 397.6 0.0 67 55 -110.0 -11.2 0.00 371.7 25.5 R6 19
1) Cable payout is defined as the length from the pad eye of pulling head to the bead stall;
2) Lay-Vessel position is defined as the horizontal distance between the stern and the initial position, when the
4) Elevation of the pull head pad eye respect to sea level;
6) Separation between the last horizontal stinger support (R6) and the pipeline passing above it;
7) Layback is defined as the horizontal distance between the touchdown point and the bead stall;
8) Difference between the A/R wire length paid out plus pipeline span curvilinear abscissa and its projection in the
horizontal direction;
Table 11-1 14" Dia. Dry Gas Export Pipeline (3a-3b) Lay-Down – Pipeline Analysis Main Parameters
Table 11-2 14" Dia. Dry Gas Export Pipeline (3a-3b) Lay-Down - Main Operative Parameters

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11.3.2 14” Dia. Dry Gas Export Pipeline (3a-3b) Lay Down Sequence at Marlin Platform Action List
14” Dia. Dry Gas Export Pipeline (3a-3b) Lay Down Sequence at Marlin
Platform
DLV adjust the mooring lines with buoyancy tanks as required to trespass
11.3.2.1 the existing structures on the sea bottom (12” oil export pipeline and 4” piggy 056J13-INS-
DWG-0404
back line).
056J13-INS-
11.3.2.2 DLV moves towards the lay down target area in normal laying configuration. DWG-0414 / Position A
0415
11.3.2.3 DLV is set with the crane center at about 110m from the the center of the lay 056J13-INS-DWG-
down target area. 0414 / 0415
Position B
11.3.2.4 Assess the missing pipeline length to match the design length. “ “
Cut to measure the last pipe joint with flange preinstalled at one end and
11.3.2.5
weld out to the pipeline string. “ “
Install the lay down head on the bead stall and connect by bolt tightening to
11.3.2.6
the pipeline flanged end.
056J13-INS-
DWG- 0301
“
Install the protection shroud underneath the flanged connection and secure
11.3.2.7
by bolt tightening.
056J13-INS-
DWG- 0309
“
Moves forewards the DLV to bring the laydown head pad eye hole centre in
11.3.2.8
correspondence with the first weld station. “ “
11.3.2.9 Connects the pipeline lay down head shackle and the A/R winch wire socket 056J13-INS-
with the lay down rigging. DWG- 0441
Position B
11.3.2.10 Set the A/R winch to the actual tensioner tension (500kN).
11.3.2.11 Transfer the tension from the tensioners to the A/R winch.
11.3.2.12 Move the vessel forewards and start of the pipeline lay down operation. Position C
Continue moving forewards (176m) the DLV paying out the A/R winch wire
11.3.2.13
as far as the pipeline lay down head exits from the stinger tip:
 Stinger angle 14.5 degrees; Position D
 Ballast 95% of PL1 & SB1 buoyancy tanks.

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11.3.2.14
and gradually decreasing the tension to 100kN:
 Stinger angle 10.1degrees; Position E
DLV stops moving and maintain the same position. The A/R winch wire
11.3.2.15 tension is decreased whilst the wire is being paid out up to the touch down Position F
on the sea bottom of the lay down head within the target area.
11.3.2.16 
Check Stinger
the angle
pipeline lay14.5
downdegrees
head position with ROV deployed by DSV over
the laydown target area.
 Ballast 95% of PL1 & SB1 buoyancy tanks
11.3.2.17 Upon confirmation of the design position of the pipeline laydown area send
the divers to release the A/R wire rigging from the lay down head.
11.3.2.18 Start recovering the A/R winch wire simultaneously moving backwards the
vessel.
11.3.3 Detailed Lay Down operations at Marlin Platform for 6" Dia. Stabilized Oil export Pipeline
(4a-4b) - General
following drawings:

056J13-INS-DWG-0426 LAY DOWN SEQUENCE AT MARLIN PLATFORM - PLAN

056J13-INS-DWG-0430 LAY DOWN SEQUENCE AT MARLIN PLATFORM - ELEVATION

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Stinger configuration and Tensioner configuration for 6" Stabilized Oil export Pipeline (4a-4b) Lay
Down Operations at Marlin Platform are detailed in the following table:
Pulling
Cable
ID beadstall 4)
SUPP Value
(m) (m) (kN) (kN) (m) (%) (m) (m) (m) (m)
(kN)
1 -4.8 -410.2 205 181 5.7 -16.2 0.00 584.5 16.9 TRK2 16
2 79.1 -326.3 205 180 5.2 -16.2 0.00 583.4 16.9 TRK2 29
3 103.7 -301.7 205 180 2.9 -16.3 0.00 583.2 16.9 TRK3 22
4 118.3 -287.1 205 181 0.5 9) -16.4 0.00 583.4 16.9 R1 19
100
5 148.3 -257.1 205 180 -7.2 10) -16.7 0.00 582.2 16.9 R4 18
+ 45
6 168.6 -236.9 205 180 -14.7 -16.8 0.00 581.7 17.0 R6 18
7 287.6 -120.6 150 132 -65.7 -15.8 0.00 517.1 19.7 R6 15
8 411.6 0.3 70 59 -108.8 -14.7 0.00 420.0 22.8 R6 12
9 412.6 0.0 50 40 -110.0 -14.5 0.00 388.0 24.1 R6 12
Table 11-3 6” Dia. Stabilized Oil Export Pipeline (4a-4b) Lay-Down – Laying Analysis Main Parameters

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Lay Down
Bottom Stinger Stinger
Tension TDP Head Pad Max Support Reaction
Tension Angle Ballast
STEP at Winch Eye Depth (kN)
(1)
kN kN (m) (m) (°) (%) Support Value
A 205 181 476 14.9 TRK2 16
B 205 181 476 5.7 14.9 TRK2 16
C 205 180 475 2.9 14.9 100 (2) TRK2 22
+
D 205 180 473 -14.7- 13.5 R6 18
45 (3)
E 70 59 312 -108.8- 13.3 R6 12
F 50 40 280 -110.0 13.1 R6 12
1) The elevation of the lay down head pad eye is referred to the sea level;
2) The PL1 and SB1 buoyancy tanks are considered;
3) The PL2 and SB2 buoyancy tanks are considered.
Table 11-4 6” Dia. Stabilized Oil Export Pipeline (4a-4b) Lay-Down - Main Operative Parameters

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11.3.4 6” Dia. Stabilized Oil export Pipeline (4a-4b) Lay Down Sequence at Marlin Platform Action
List
6” Dia. Stabilized Oil export Pipeline (4a-4b) Lay Down Sequence at

Marlin Platform
11.3.4.1 the existing structures on the sea bottom (12” oil export pipeline, 4” piggy 056J13-INS-
DWG-0405
back line and the 14” Dry Gas Export Pipeline [3a-3b]).
056J13-INS-
0430
DLV is set with the crane center at about 110m from the the center of the lay
11.3.4.3
down target area. “ Position B
11.3.4.4 Assess the missing pipeline length to match to the design length. “ “
11.3.4.5
weld it out to the pipeline string. “ “
11.3.4.6
the pipeline flanged end.
056J13-INS-
DWG- 0300
“
11.3.4.7
by bolt tightening.
056J13-INS-
DWG- 0304
“
Move the DLV forewards to bring the laydown head pad eye hole centre in
11.3.4.8
Connects the pipeline lay down head shackle and the A/R winch wire socket
11.3.4.9
with the lay down rigging.
056J13-INS-
DWG- 0441
“
11.3.4.12 Move the DLV forewards and start the pipeline lay down operation. Position C

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as far as the pipeline lay down head exits from the stinger tip:
11.3.4.13  Stinger angle 15.5 degrees; Position D
 Ballast 100% of PL1 & SB1 buoyancy tanks;
and gradually decreasing the tension to 70kN:
11.3.4.14  Stinger angle 13.3 degrees; Position E
tension is decreased whilst the wire is being paid out up to the touch down
on the sea bottom of the lay down head within the target area.
11.3.4.15 Position F
 Stinger angle 14.5 degrees;
11.3.4.16 Check the pipeline lay down head position with ROV deployed by DSV over
11.3.4.17 Upon confirmation of the design position of the pipeline laydown area send
vessel.
11.4 LAY DOWN SEQUENCE AT FOXTROT A PLATFORM
11.4.1 Lay Down Sequence at Foxtrot A Platform for 14" Dia. Wet Gas Flow Line (2a-2b) -
General.
following drawings:
MARLIN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT - 14" WET GAS FLOWLINE LAY DOWN AT


056J13-INS-DWG-0414 LAY DOWN SEQUENCE AT FOXTROT A - PLAN

056J13-INS-DWG-0415 LAY DOWN SEQUENCE AT FOXTROT A - ELEVATION

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The main pipeline analysis parameters are reported in the Table 11.5 below:
Tens. Pulling Stinger R6 support Max support

Cable Barge Bott. Head Layback Gain reaction
2) at T2 SBC tip depth clearance. 7) 8)
Step payout Run 3) Tens. padeye 5) 6)
ID from elevation
1) (m) (kN) (kN) (%) (m) (m) (m) (m)
beadstall 4) SUPP Value
(m) (m) (kN)
1 -2.7 -408.0 205 181 5.7 -16.2 0.00 580.0 16.9 TRK2 16
2 79.1 -326.3 205 180 5.2 -16.2 0.00 578.9 16.9 TRK2 29
3 103.7 -301.7 205 180 2.9 -16.3 0.00 578.7 16.9 TRK3 22
4 118.1 -287.3 205 181 0.5 -16.4 0.00 578.9 16.9 R1 19
9)
5 148.1 -257.3 205 180 -7.2 100 -16.7 0.00 577.7 16.9 R4 18
10)
+45
6 168.1 -237.3 205 180 -14.7 -16.8 0.00 577.2 17.0 R6 18
7 287.6 -120.6 150 132 -65.7 -15.8 0.00 512.6 19.7 R6 15
8 411.6 0.3 70 59 -108.8 -14.7 0.00 415.5 22.8 R6 12
9 412.6 0.0 50 40 -110.0 -14.5 0.00 383.5 24.1 R6 12
1) Cable payout is defined as the length from pad eye of pulling head to the bead stall;
2) The Lay-Vessel position is defined as the horizontal distance between the stern and initial position, when the recovery
operation starts;
Table 11-5 14" Wet Gas Flowline (2a-2b) Lay Down - Flowline Laying Analysis Main Parameters

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Lay Down
(1)
A 500 449 476 13.3 TRK2 68
B 500 449 476 5.7 13.3 TRK2 68
C 500 451 475 -13.2 13.9 R5 50
95(2)
D 500 451 473 -13.6 13.9 R6 36
E 100 87 278 -100.0- 9.9 R6 19
F 50 41 267 -100.0- 9.3 R6 14
Table 11-6 14" Wet Gas Flowline (2a-2b) Lay Down – Main Operative Parameters

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11.4.2 14” Dia. 14" Wet Gas Flowline (2a-2b) Lay Down Sequence at Foxtrot A Platform Action List
14” Dia. Wet Gas Flowline (2a-2b) Lay Down Sequence at Foxtrot A
Platform
DLV adjust the mooring lines with buoyancy tanks as required to trespass the
11.4.2.1 existing structures on the sea bottom (12” oil export pipeline and 4” piggy 056J13-INS-
DWG-0408
back line).
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11.4.2.2 DLV moves towards the lay down target area in normal laying configuration. DWG-0414/ Position A
0415
11.4.2.3 DLV is set with the crane center at about 108m from the the center of the lay 056J13-INS-
down target area. DWG-0414 / Position B
0415
11.4.2.4 Assess the missing flowline length to match with the design length. “ “
Cut to measure the last pipe joint with flange preinstalled at one end and weld
11.4.2.5
it out to the flowline string. “ “
11.4.2.6
the flowline flanged end.
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DWG- 0309
“
Install the flange protection shroud underneath the flanged connection and
11.4.2.1
secure by bolt tightening.
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DWG- 0305
“
Moves forewards the DLV to bring the laydown head pad eye hole centre in
11.4.2.2
11.4.2.3 Connects the flowline lay down head shackle and the A/R winch wire socket 056J13-INS-
with the lay down rigging. DWG- 0441
Position B
11.4.2.6 Move the vessel forewards and start of the flowline lay down operation. Position C

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Continue moving forewards (176m) the DLV paying out the A/R winch wire as
11.4.2.7
far as the flowline lay down head exits from the stinger tip:
 Stinger angle 13.9 degrees; Position D
Continue moving forewards (85m) the DLV paying out the A/R winch wire and
11.4.2.8
gradually decreasing the tension to 100kN:
 Stinger angle 9.9degrees; Position E
tension is decreased whilst the wire is being paid out up to reach the touch
11.4.2.9 down point on the sea bottom of the lay down head within the target area. Position F
 Stinger angle 14.5 degrees;
11.4.2.10 Check the flowline lay down head position with ROV deployed by DSV over
11.4.2.11 Upon confirmation of the design position of the flowline laydown area send
vessel.

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11.4.3 6” Dia. Multiphase Flowline (1a-1b) Lay Down Sequence at Foxtrot A Platform - General.
following drawings:
MARLIN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT - 6" MULTIPHASE FLOWLINE LAY DOWN AT FOXTROT A
MARLIN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT - 6” & 14” PIPELINE INSTALLATION - 6" PIPELINE LAY
056J13-INS-DWG-0433 DOWN SEQUENCE AT FOXTROT A - PLAN
056J13-INS-DWG-0434 DOWN SEQUENCE AT FOXTROT A - ELEVATION
Stinger configuration and Tensioner configuration for 6" Stabilized Oil export Pipeline (4a-4b) Lay
Down Operations at Marlin Platform are detailed in the following table:
Pulling
Cable
ID beadstall 4)
SUPP Value
(m) (m) (kN) (kN) (m) (%) (m) (m) (m) (m)
(kN)
1 -4.8 -410.2 205 181 5.7 -16.2 0.00 584.5 16.9 TRK2 16
2 79.1 -326.3 205 180 5.2 -16.2 0.00 583.4 16.9 TRK2 29
3 103.7 -301.7 205 180 2.9 -16.3 0.00 583.2 16.9 TRK3 22
4 118.3 -287.1 205 181 0.5 9) -16.4 0.00 583.4 16.9 R1 19
100
5 148.3 -257.1 205 180 -7.2 10) -16.7 0.00 582.2 16.9 R4 18
+ 45
6 168.6 -236.9 205 180 -14.7 -16.8 0.00 581.7 17.0 R6 18
7 287.6 -120.6 150 132 -65.7 -15.8 0.00 517.1 19.7 R6 15
8 411.6 0.3 70 59 -108.8 -14.7 0.00 420.0 22.8 R6 12
9 412.6 0.0 50 40 -110.0 -14.5 0.00 388.0 24.1 R6 12
1) Cable payout is defined as the length from padeye of pulling head to the bead stall;
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Lay Down
(1)
A 205 181 476 14.9 TRK2 16
B 205 181 476 5.7 14.9 TRK2 16
C 205 180 475 2.9 14.9 100 (2) TRK2 22
+
D 205 180 473 -14.7- 13.5 R6 18
45 (3)
E 70 59 312 -108.8- 13.3 R6 12
F 50 40 280 -110.0 13.1 R6 12
2) The PL1 and SB1 buoyancy tanks are considered;
Table 11-8 6" Dia Multiphase Flow Line (1a-1b) Lay Down – Main Operative Parameters

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11.4.4 6” Dia. Multiphase Flow Line (1a-1b) Lay Down Sequence at Foxtrot A Platform Action List
6” Dia. Multiphase Flow Line (1a-1b) Lay Down Sequence at Foxtrot A

Platform
11.4.4.1 the existing structures on the sea bottom (12” oil export pipeline, 4” piggy 056J13-INS-
DWG-0409
back line and the 14” Wet Gas Flowline [2a-2b]).
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0434
DLV is set with the crane center at about 109m from the the center of the lay
11.4.4.3
down target area. “ Position B
11.4.4.4 Assess the missing flowline length to match to the design length. “ “
11.4.4.5
weld it out to the pipeline string. “ “
11.4.4.6
the flowline flanged end.
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DWG- 0308
“
11.4.4.7
by bolt tightening.
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DWG- 0304
“
Move the DLV forewards to bring the laydown head pad eye hole centre in
11.4.4.8
Connects the flowline lay down head shackle and the A/R winch wire socket
11.4.4.9
with the lay down rigging.
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DWG- 0441
“
11.4.4.12 Move the DLV forewards and start the flowline lay down operation. Position C

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Continue moving forewards (172m) the DLV paying out the A/R winch wire as
far as the flowline lay down head exits from the stinger tip:
11.4.4.13  Stinger angle 14.5 degrees; Position D
Continue moving forewards (85m) the DLV paying out the A/R winch wire and
gradually decreasing the tension to 60kN:
11.4.4.14  Stinger angle 13.2 degrees; Position E
11.4.4.15 tension is decreased whilst the wire is being paid out up to the touch down on Position F
the sea bottom of the lay down head within the target area.
 Stinger angle 14.5 degrees
11.4.4.16 Check the flowline lay down head position with ROV deployed by DSV over
 laydown
the Ballast 95%area.
target of PL1 & SB1 buoyancy tanks
11.4.4.17 Upon confirmation of the design position of the flowline laydown area send
vessel.

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12.0 CONTINGENCY OPERATIONS
12.1 GENERAL
The contingency operations are divided among the following operations:

 Abandon of the pipeline due to any reason (insurgency of bad weather conditions, mechanical
breakdown or else) with empty pipeline;
 Recovery of the pipeline due to resuming of the normal laying conditions;
 Wet buckle during laying.
In the following sections the three contingency operations listed above are considered.
The documents dealing with these type of operations are listed below:
MARLIN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT 6” and 14” PIPELINE INSTALLATION - STATIC AND
MARLIN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT - 14" PIPELINE INSTALLATION - 14” PIPELINE

056J13 ENG PRC 0205 START UP , NORMAL LAYING, LAY DOWN , ABANDONMENT & RECOVERY, STINGER
BALLASTING, LAYING IN CURVED PATH, STRESS MONITORING PROCEDURE
MARLIN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT - 14" PIPELINE INSTALLATION - 6” PIPELINE START

056J13 ENG PRC 0210 UP , NORMAL LAYING, LAY DOWN , ABANDONMENT & RECOVERY, STINGER
MARLIN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT - 6” and 14” PIPELINE INSTALLATION - PIPELINE

12.2 ABANDON SEQUENCE
12.2.1 General
The abandon sequences are governed by the lay down parameters as reported in the documents
listed in the Section 12.1.
12.2.2 6” Dia. Pipeline Abandon Sequence
See note above.
12.2.3 14” Dia. Pipeline Abandon Sequence
See note above.

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12.3 PIPELINE RECOVERY SEQUENCE
12.3.1 General
The tables below are corresponding to the recovery operation at the maximum water depth (110m).
When the A/R head is in proximity of the last stinger support, it is prudent to increase the ballast of the
stinger in the first steps of recovery in order to facilitate entrance of the pulling head in the stinger
roller ramp (i.e. to have a sufficient clearance between the pulling head and the last stinger support).
Once the pulling head has trespassed the first roller the stinger de-ballasting operation has to be
implemented up to reach the ballast configuration corresponding to the normal laying conditions.
12.3.2 6” Dia. Pipeline (1a-1b) Recovery Sequence
Cable Pulling
Tens. Stinger R6
payout Barge Bott. Head Layback Gain Max support
2) at T2 SBC tip support 7) 8)
Step from Run 3) Tens. padeye 5) 6) reaction
1) depth clear.
ID beadstall elevation
4)
SUPP Value
(m) (m) (kN) (kN) (m) (%) (m) (m) (m) (m)
(kN)
1 412.6 0 45 35 -110.05 -19.0 0.00 387.6 24.1 R6 7
2 411.6 0.6 70 59 -109.24 -19.1 0.00 414.7 22.5 TRK3 6
3 287.6 -120.8 150 132 -68.46 (9) -19.9 0.00 509.1 19.9 R1 13
100 +
4 168.8 -237.2 205 181 -19.79 80
(10) -22.2 0.21 569.6 17.6 R1 22
5 148.3 -257.1 205 180 -7.22 -16.7 0.00 582.2 16.9 R4 18
(9)
6 118.3 -287.1 205 181 0.46 100 + -16.4 0.00 583.4 16.9 R1 19
(10)
45
7 103.7 -301.7 205 180 2.87 -16.3 0.00 583.2 16.9 TRK3 22
8 79.1 -326.3 205 180 5.20 -16.2 0.00 583.4 16.9 TRK2 29
9 -4.8 -410.2 205 181 5.69 -16.2 0.00 584.5 16.9 TRK2 16
1) Cable payout is defined as the length from the pad eye of pulling head to the beadstall;
2) Lay-Vessel position is defined as horizontal distance between the stern and the initial position, when the recovery
operation starts;
4) Elevation of the pulling head padeye respect to the sea level;
6) Gap between the last stinger support (R6) and the pipeline passing over it;
7) Layback is defined as the horizontal distance between the touch down point and the beadstall;
8) Difference between the A/R winch wire plus pipeline curvilinear abscissa and the horizontal projection;
Table 12-1 6” Dia. Multiphase Flow Line (1a-1b) Recovery – Pipeline Analysis Main Parameters

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12.3.3 14” Dia. Pipeline (2a-2b) Recovery Sequence
Cable Pulling
Tens. Stinger R6
payout Barge Bott. Head Layback Gain Max support
2) at T2 SBC tip support 7) 8)
Step from Run 3) Tens. padeye 5) 6) reaction
1) depth clear.
ID beadstall elevation
4)
SUPP Value
(m) (m) (kN) (kN) (m) (%) (m) (m) (m) (m)
(kN)
1 397.6 0 44 34 -110.08 -16.1 0.00 371.7 25.5 R6 11
2 396.6 0.6 100 86 -109.87 100(9)+ -16.9 0.00 390.1 23.9 R6 12
3 297.6 -94.6 300 268 -71.53 50(10) -18.9 0.00 505.7 20.1 R1 22
4 168.8 -220.0 500 448 -18.65 -21.1 0.22 599.4 16.7 R1 47
5 148.3 -239.9 500 446 -6.69 -15.9 0.07 611.7 16.1 R5 81
6 118.2 -270.0 500 446 0.59 -15.4 0.00 612.8 16.1 R2 65
7 103.7 -284.5 500 444 2.88 95(9) -15.2 0.00 612.2 16.1 R5 51
8 79.1 -309.1 500 442 5.22 -15.2 0.00 611.5 16.1 TRK2 107
9 -2.7 -395.7 500 444 5.69 -15.2 0.00 612.4 16.1 TRK2 65
operation starts;
Table 12-2 14” Dia. Wet Gas Flowline (1a-1b) Recovery – Flowline Analysis Main Parameters

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12.4 ABANDON OF THE PIPELINE DUE TO THE INSURGENCE OF A WET BUCKLE
12.4.1 General
The specific procedures for this operation are reported in the documents:
MARLIN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT 6” & 14” PIPELINE INSTALLATION - STATIC AND

MARLIN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT - 14" PIPELINE INSTALLATION - 6” & 14” PIPELINE
056J13 ENG PRC 0205 START UP , NORMAL LAYING, LAY DOWN , ABANDONMENT & RECOVERY, STINGER
MARLIN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT - 6” & 14” PIPELINE INSTALLATION - PIPELINE
The contingency operation has been conservatively analysed at the maximum water depth (110m)
and maintaining the same stinger ballast configuration used during the normal laying phase.
Cable Pulling
Tens. Head Stinger R6 Max support
payout Barge Bottom. Layback Gain
2) at T2 padeye SBC tip support 7) 8) reaction
Step from Run 3) Tens. 5) 6)
ID beadstall 4)
SUPP Value
(m) (m) (kN) (kN) (m) (%) (m) (m) (m) (m)
(kN)
1 -2.7 -408.9 350 307 5.7 -18.4 0.00 558.0 17.7 R1 30
2 79.1 -327.1 350 307 5.2 -18.5 0.00 557.4 17.8 TRK2 36
3 103.7 -302.6 350 306 2.9 -18.5 0.00 556.8 17.8 R1 35
4 118.4 -287.9 350 306 0.2 9) -18.6 0.00 556.7 17.8 R1 33
100
5 148.4 -257.8 350 308 -8.6 10) -18.7 0.00 557.3 17.8 R5 28
+ 45
6 168.7 -237.6 350 309 -16.5 -18.7 0.00 558.7 17.7 R1 25
7 287.6 -122.3 200 175 -68.9 -16.9 0.00 468.8 21.4 R6 19
8 411.6 1.7 100 87 -106.0 -15.0 0.00 436.7 21.4 R6 12
9 412.6 0.0 50 40 -110.0 -14.5 0.00 388.0 24.1 R6 12
operation starts;
Table 12-3 6” Wet Buckle Lay Down at 110m WD – Pipeline Laying Analysis Main Parameters

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Cable Pulling
ID beadstall 4)
SUPP Value
(m) (m) (kN) (kN) (m) (%) (m) (m) (m) (m)
(kN)
1 -2.7 -393.5 1100 955 5.7 -21.7 0.29 533.6 18.7 R1 173
2 79.1 -311.7 1100 953 5.2 -21.7 0.29 533.2 18.7 R1 174
3 103.7 -287.2 1100 951 2.9 -21.9 0.31 532.4 18.8 R1 223
4 118.1 -272.8 1100 950 -0.3 -22.4 0.37 531.2 18.9 R4 113
9)
5 148.1 -242.7 1100 963 -10.9 95 -22.3 0.41 534.0 18.7 R1 115
6 168.1 -222.6 1100 974 -19.1 -21.3 0.00 537.3 18.6 R1 104
7 297.6 -94.5 700 633 -68.6 -16.8 0.00 488.5 20.0 TRK3 37
8 396.6 0.4 150 131 -108.5 -12.0 0.00 403.3 24.1 R6 28
9 397.6 0.0 67 55 -110.0 -11.2 0.00 371.7 25.5 R6 19
1) Cable payout is defined as the length from the pad eye of pulling head to the bead stall;
operation starts;
4) Elevation of the pulling head pad eye respect to the sea level;
Table 12-4 14” Wet Buckle Lay Down at 110m WD – Pipeline Laying Analysis Main Parameters

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12.4.2 Wet Buckle Recovery
The 6” pipeline can be always recovered (also at the maximum depth) in flooded conditions.
The 14” can be recovered in flooded conditions up to 70m WD only.
From 70m up to 110m WD it is required that the pipe be dewatered.
Cable Pulling
ID beadstall 4)
SUPP Value
(m) (m) (kN) (kN) (m) (%) (m) (m) (m) (m)
(kN)
1 412.6 0 50 40 -110.03 -18.4 0.00 388.3 23.7 R6 8
(9)
2 411.6 1.5 100 88 -106.58 100 + -18.7 0.00 433.6 21.2 TRK3 8
(10)
3 287.6 -125.6 150 127 -77.66 90 -21.6 0.00 417.8 24.2 R1 15
4 168.1 -242.5 250 211 -24.02 -26.5 0.22 473.6 21.7 R1 37
5 148.1 -261.6 250 208 -9.01 -19.5 0.00 485.6 20.8 R6 25
6 118.1 -291.7 250 206 0.09 (9) -19.3 0.00 484.7 20.8 R1 28
100 +
7 103.7 -306.1 250 206 2.87 (10) -19.2 0.00 484.9 20.8 R1 30
45
8 79.1 -330.6 250 207 5.20 -19.1 0.00 485.5 20.8 TRK2 30
9 -2.7 -412.4 250 208 5.69 -19.1 0.00 486.3 20.7 R6 28
operation starts;
Table 12-5 6” Wet Buckle Recovery at 110m WD – Pipeline Laying Analysis Main Parameters

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Cable Pulling
at T2 SBC tip support
Tens. padeye
2) 7) 8)
Step from Run 3) 5) 6) reaction
ID beadstall 4)
SUPP Value
(m) (m) (kN) (kN) (m) (%) (m) (m) (m) (m)
(kN)
1 297.6 0 50 41 -70.04 -14.1 0.00 281.1 16.1 R6 11
(9)
2 296.6 -0.7 100 86 -69.85 100 + -14.9 0.00 293.5 15.7 R6 15
(10)
3 237.6 -56.2 500 454 -44.08 30 -18.2 0.00 368.8 12.3 R1 33
4 168.8 -124.3 720 644 -18.98 -21.4 0.21 393.9 11.6 R1 69
5 148.4 -144.4 720 632 -8.62 -18.9 0.20 398.1 11.3 R5 82
6 118.4 -174.5 720 625 0.15 -18.9 0.15 396.6 11.4 R2 82
(9)
7 103.7 -189.2 720 623 2.88 95 -18.6 0.11 397.0 11.4 R1 127
8 79.1 -213.8 720 623 5.21 -18.5 0.10 397.1 11.4 TRK2 103
9 -2.7 -295.6 719 625 5.69 -18.5 0.10 397.4 11.4 R1 85
operation starts;
Table 12-6 14” Wet Buckle Recovery at 110m WD – Pipeline Laying Analysis Main Parameters

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13.0 OPERATIVE LIMITING SEA STATES
13.1 GENERAL
The limiting sea-states which correspond to the maximum acceptable “Local Buckling Unity Check” for
both 6” and 14” Dia. Pipelines, whilst laying at the most onerous condition (i.e. 110m water depth), are
shown in the following tables.
Max
Incident wave Maximum
Hmax Hs Tp Bending Max Strain Unity
direction Bearing
(m) (m) (s) Moment (%) Check
(deg) Reaction
(kNm)
0° (stern) 3.2 1.7 11 R1 62 0.236 0.96
45° 3.0 1.6 10 R1 62 0.236 0.95
90° (port) 3.0 1.6 9 R6 60 0.208 0.89
135° 4.1 2.2 9 R1 58 0.201 0.86
180° (bow) 4.1 2.2 10 R1 60 0.211 0.89
225° 4.1 2.2 9 R1 58 0.201 0.86
270° (starboard) 3.0 1.6 9 R6 60 0.208 0.89
315° 3.0 1.6 10 R1 62 0.236 0.95
Table 13-1 Limiting sea states at 110 m WD for 6” Pipeline Laying
From the table above it appears that the most stringent condition is with incident sea at 45° from the
stern portside or at from the stern starboard side (Hs = 1.6m).
Max
Incident wave Maximum
Hmax Hs Tp Bending Max Strain Unity
direction Bearing
(m) (m) (s) Moment (%) Check
(deg) Reaction
(kNm)
0° (stern) 4.1 2.2 11 R1 548 0.243 0.98
45° 4.1 2.2 10 R1 540 0.234 0.95
90° (port) 4.7 2.5 10 R6 513 0.204 0.83
135° 4.7 2.5 10 R1 465 0.172 0.69
180° (bow) 4.7 2.5 10 R1 506 0.201 0.82
225° 4.7 2.5 10 R1 465 0.172 0.69
270° (starboard) 4.7 2.5 10 R6 513 0.204 0.83
315° 4.1 2.2 10 R1 540 0.234 0.95
Table 13-2 Limiting sea states at 110 m WD for 14” Pipeline Laying

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Hs limit (m)
Wave dir. (deg) 6” 14”
0° (stern) 1.7 2.2
45° 1.6 2.2
90° (port) 1.6 2.5
135° 2.2 2.5
180° (bow) 2.2 2.5
225° 2.2 2.5
270° (starboard) 1.6 2.5
315° 1.6 2.2
Table 13-3 Limit sea states at 110m WD – Hs limit

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Figure 13-1 Limit sea states at 110m WD – Hs limit
The DLV Master, the DLV Superintendent, the COMPANY representative and the Marine Warranty
Surveyor will assess the local actual weather conditions at the time of the operation and jointly take
the decision if the above-mentioned operative limits can be overruled.

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14.0 PIPELINE PRECOMMISSIONING
14.1 GENERAL
Subject to final approval from COMPANY, the overall battery limits for the pre-commissioning
operations will be from the onshore side, at Addah shore facilities, to the offshore side at Foxtrot A
existing platform, better defined as follows:
- Battery limits at onshore facilities: the existing permanent pig traps, installed by WP6 Contractor
at the end of the onshore pipeline section for both ND 6” and ND 14” pipelines within the
onshore plant fence. In case the WP6 package would not be completed, a temporary pig trap
will be used at the end of the HDD section or at the end of the onshore pipeline section (if
already installed);
- Battery limits at offshore side: final limits will be the temporary pig traps/test heads to be
installed by the CONTRACTOR at the top of the new risers aboard Foxtrot A existing platform.
The precommissioning specification and philosophy are reported in the document:
MARLIN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT - PRECOMMISSIONING SPECIFICATION AND

056J13-ENG-SPC-0132 PHILOSOPHY
The detailed hydrotesting procedure is reported in the document:
MARLIN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT - 6" AND 14" FLOODING, CLEANING, GAUGING AND
056J13-ENG-PRC-0208 HYDROSTATIC TESTING PROCEDURE
14.2 PIPELINE FLOODING CLEANING AND GAUGING
For all the pipeline sections the flooding, cleaning and gauging (FCG) operations shall be undertaken
only when all the post-laying intervention works have been completed. The equipment and chemicals
necessary to clean and flood the pipelines, risers, etc. shall be the following:
(a) Bi-directional pigs with a minimum of four (4) sealing discs. A bi-directional ultra-seal pig shall be
run in front of a two plates gauge pig separated by a water slug of 300 m, and a bi-directional
ultra-seal pig behind the gauging pig separated by a minimum of 300 m of water. A minimum of
one pig per train to be fitted with a pinger device;
(b) For each of the 14" gas lines at least two (2) cleaning pigs with brushes and magnet shall be
provided;
(c) Suction pump, including water inlet and discharge piping/hosing, break tank and filtering to
adequately supply the pigging pump with a clean aerated flow of liquid;
(d) Pigging delivery pump, to convey filtered, dyed, inhibited seawater at a rate sufficient to propel
the pig(s) at between 0.5 m/s and 1.0 m/s;
(e) Chemicals injection pumps and mixing tanks for injecting inhibitors into the test medium in the
required dosage;

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(f) Chemicals for seawater treatment including oxygen scavenger, corrosion inhibitors, biocide and
Fluorescent dye. All chemicals are certified as being Environmental friendly.
14.3 HYDROSTATIC TESTING
The hydrostatic testing can be started only when all the post-laying intervention works, required to
avoid overstresses in the hydrotesting conditions, have been completed. However, the gauging and
hydrostatic testing shall be provided before the installation of the pipeline protection mattresses near
the platforms have been performed (see Dwg. N° 056J13-ENG-DWG-0237).
CONTRACTOR shall provide all equipment and chemicals necessary to hydrostatic test the pipelines,
risers, etc. and it shall include as an addition to the equipment already identified, but is not limited to
the following:
(a) Test fill pump or pumps: the stuffing boxes shall be water sealed to prevent air from entering the
pump;
(b) A variable speed, positive displacement pump (High pressure pump) capable of providing
discharge pressures of at least 10% above the test pressure. The pump shall be equipped with
a stroke counter and pressure relief valve set at 1 MPa above the test pressure and capable of
discharging 100% of the pump volumetric output. The pump will also be equipped with an over
pressurization power unit shut down;
(c) Fill, discharge and instrumentation hoses, piping, manifolds, pressure test heads and pipe
fittings as required;
(d) A Deadweight Tester with scale 0 ÷ 240 bar, or pressure transducer and digital indicator or data
logging system, capable of measuring and recording the pressure. The maximum pressure to
be recorded shall be within 50% to 90% of the instrument’s range. The instrument shall have an
accuracy of 0.05% of full scale, or better, for pressures up to 1 MPa above the maximum test
pressure. The full pressure range of the certified safety for the dead weight tester shall be at
least 1.5 time the hydrostatic test pressure. The dead weight tester will be used to calibrate and
check the pressure gauges. All the instrumentation shall be provided with calibration certificates
not older than six (6) months;
(e) Two calibrated continuous recording pressure gauges (large diameter Bourdon type), accuracy
of 0.1% of full scale or better, capable of continuous recording for a period of at least 24 hours,
to be installed one at each end of the tested pipeline;
(f) A 254 mm Standard Test Gauge, able to be read from a safe distance and capable of
measuring up to at least 1 MPa above the test pressure. Accurate to at least 1% of full scale;
(g) Two calibrated continuous recording thermometers having and accuracy of +/- 0.055°C (0.1 °F),
capable of recording for a period of at least 24 hours, for measuring and recording temperatures
of the fluid in the pipeline and the ambient air; all temperature sensors and recording
instruments shall be provided with a calibration certificate not older than six (6) months;
(h) A volumetric flow meter with an accuracy of +/- 0.3 ÷ 0.4% to measure the water volume
necessary to pressurize the line;
(i) Devices to measure the volume of water necessary to drop the line pressure by 0.5 barg.
Container on scales or graduated cylinder shall be chosen;

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(j) Injection pump(s) to inject chemicals into the test medium in the required proportions;
(m) Test cabin for the complete housing of all the necessary gauges, pressure recorders, dead
weight tester, etc., to be installed at the end of the test pipeline to assess the progress of the
tests and record the pressure, temperature and water volume conditions throughout the test;
(n) Hydrotest water supply including all equipment, filters, break tank, chemicals, etc.

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15.0 AS BUILT SURVEY
15.1 GENERAL
After all the foreseen installation activities are completed a detailed under water survey will be
performed by ROV run by the DSV.
In particular the survey will aim to check the following:
 All pipelines are laid with no damages with the anodes in place in conjunction with the pin brazed
connecting wire;
 No damages occurred during running of the mooring lines to the existing structures;
 No damages occurred during dropped object protection mattresses installation;
 All the free span are corrected and the pipelines are stable and resting over the sand bagging;
 All the pipelines are properly resting over the bitumen mattresses at the crossing locations with
the existing structures.
The post installation survey shall be performed in compliance with the requirement of the
document:
MARLIN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR AS-LAID AS-
056J13 ENG RPT 0139 BUILT SURVEY

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16.0 COMPLETION WORKS
16.1 GENERAL
The post installation survey shall assess whether free span correction has to be undertaken prior to
hydrotesting operations.
The completion works considered in the present document are the following:
 Free span correction (if any);
 Dropped object protection mattresses installation in proximity of both Foxtrot A and Marlin
Platforms.
16.2 FREE SPAN CORRECTION
16.2.1 General
The free spans shall be detected during the post laying survey and prior to the hydrostatic test.
Cement/sand bag arrays will be installed underneath the pipeline to provide additional bearings to
comply with the minimum free span allowed.
The minimum free span allowed is reported in the pipeline alignment drawings:

MARLIN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT - 6" STABILIZED OIL EXPORT PIPELINE ALIGNMENT

The values of the maximum allowed free span are here reported in the Table 16.1 & 16.2:
Water Depth Pipeline Condition

[m] As-Laid Flooded Operative
6’’ Dia. multiphase Pipeline
107/110 12 11 10
(1a-1b)
14’’ Dia. wet gas Pipeline
107/110 24 23 21
(2a-2b)
* WD at maximum residual lay-tension (effective) point.
** WD at maximum compressive axial force point.
Table 16-1 Allowable Free Span Length for Section 1a-1b and 2a-2b

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Wall Water
Soil Type Pipeline Condition
Thickness Depth
[mm] [m] As-Laid Flooded Operating

10 sand 12 11 11
60 clay* - - -
20.6
110 sand - - -
110 sand - - -
14’’ Dia. Dry Gas 110 clay - - -
Pipeline
(3a-3b) 10 sand - - -
60 clay* 17 16 15
17.5 110 clay 29 27 20
110 sand - - -
110 sand - - 26
10 sand 5 5 5
60 clay* 8 8 7
6’ Dia. Stabilized Oil
11
Pipeline 110 clay** 14 13 -
(4a-4b)
110 sand** - - 11
110 sand - - 12
* WD at maximum residual lay-tension (effective) point.
** WD at maximum compressive axial force point.
Table 16-2 Allowable Free Span Length – Section 3a-3b and 4a-4b
16.2.2 Free Span Correction Sequence
The free span shall be corrected by constituting a cement/sand bags bearing to be set within the
allowed free span length.
The cement sand bags shall be stockpiled inside a basket and shall be lowered by using the DSV
crane.
The diver shall pick up one bag at the time and shall lay it on the sea floor adjacent to the pipeline in
multiple layers up to reach the pipeline bottom.
The top layer sand cement bags, before cement hardening, shall wrap the pipeline lower section and
fit with the shape of the structure to which it has been put in contact.

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After hardening the cement/sand bag array shall provide a vertical and lateral constraint versus
displacement to the pipeline itself in any direction.
16.3 DROPPED OBJECT MATTRESSES INSTALLATION
16.3.1 General
After the pipelines has been laid and connected to the Platforms by the tie in spools, the dropped
object protection mattresses are deployed on the worksite with the lifting frame.
With the DSV vessel providing major positioning, and the ROV the fine tuned alignment, the mattreses
are lifted from the cargo barge and lowered onto the pipe.
To handle the mattresses a lifting frame is used.
The frame is provided with an hydraulically remote controlled mechanism to release the mattresses
over the target location.
The drawings with the plan layout of the mattresses are listed below:
056J13-ENG-DWG-0235 MARLIN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT - GENERAL LAYOUT
The drawing with the mattresses handling sequence is reported below:

MARLIN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT - STABILITY MATTRESSES HANDLING AT
056J13-INS-DWG-0419 CROSSING LOCATION
16.3.2 Concrete Mattresses Size
Concrete Bitumen and aggregate mattresses shall be used for the job.
The size of the mattress shall be as follows:
6.00 x 2.35 x 0.15
The weight of the mattress shall be as follows:
Wa = 2.4 T (in air)
Ww = 1.14 T (in water)
Each mattress is constituted by a formwork in synthetic textile filled with grout and stone aggregates.
When the mattress is lifted the mattress provides plane flexibility in any direction.
Handling of this type of mattress is straightforward, with lifting wires being connected to four polyester
eyes at each 0.5m side for lifting.

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16.3.3 Lifting Frame
A dedicated frame is required to safely handle the mattresses.

The frame consists of an open lattice framework which is suspended by a 4-legs lifting strops
connected to the main lift wire and secured by means of alloy bow shackles.
Provision is made on the frame to a mechanical release mechanism for simultaneous disengagement
of the securing points once the mattress is set over the structure to be protected.
The rigging arrangement for stability mattresses handling is as follows:
 Nos. 8 web slings of SWL 4 ton 8m long to be connected to mattress strops on both sides (4 web
sling at each side) and two shackles;
 Nos. 2 shackles of SWL 35 ton to lodge 4 websling eye each;
 No.1 grommet/sling/master link to connect shackles to crane hook of suitable SWL.
The mattresses installation sequence shall be as follows:
 Mattress is connected to DSV crane hook by its rigging arrangement;
 The mattress is lifted from the deck of the transportation vessel with the DSV crane and it is
lowered to the worksite;
 Using the ROV survey, the mattresses are lowered by DSV crane until they reach 5 m above
seabed;
 The surface vessel, by means of the beacon installed on the crane hook interpreted by the DGPS
positioning system, provides the plan positioning. At this point diver will assist in guiding the
mattress to the desired installation location;
 Acceptable positioning accuracy is ±0.5 metre in both transverse & longitudinal axes relative to
the structure to be protected;
 Once the fix of the position is taken, the rigging arrangement is lowered to create slack in the
mattress suspension strops;
 In the event of mattresses misplacement the same shall be lifted again and the operation above
(monitoring of the plan position and orientation) repeated;
 The diver shall than disconnect the crane rigging;
 The sequence above is repeated for any subsequent mattresses that are to be positioned;
 Perform a visual ROV survey of the installed mattresses to confirm successful placement;
 Recover the diving bell and the ROV back to the surface of the vessel;
 Vessel leaves site for next operation.
Sequence of operations can be modified by Contractor Superintendent on the basis of actual situation.

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The installation sequence is reported in the drawing:


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17.0 RESPONSIBILITIES
17.1 GENERAL
The responsibilities of each category of employee on board of the installation vessel are listed in the
following sections.
17.1.1 Project Manager
a) Coordination and control of the activities performed for fulfilment of the Project, he’s delegated as
the Supervisor of the utilized Operations Unit;
b) Focal point for all services involved and official interface between the COMPANY and the
CONTRACTOR for the entire duration of the contract;
c) Appropriate coordination of the activities performed, both internally and externally;
d) Management and control of job order documentation, in compliance with the established
procedures;
e) Control of work progress based on the fulfilment times schedule;
f) Provision and coordination of the correct purchase of suitable materials.
17.1.2 Diving Superintendent
a) Preparing the sequence of the operations, testing and inspection of equipment on field;
b) Performing the operational activities on field, in compliance with the instructions and
specifications of the Installation Manual;
c) Co-ordinating and supervising the activities of the operation units employed in the installation;
d) Co-ordinating and supervising the activities of all the person involved in the project and dedicated
to the installation;
e) Ensure that all the operations are executed according to the Installation Manual issued by the
Project Engineer;
f) Take responsibility to stop the installation sequence in case of worsening of weather conditions
outside the allowed operative limits reported in the Installation Manual as agreed with COMPANY
and all Third Parties involved in the project.
17.1.3 Vessel Master
a) Co-ordinating and supervising the operation units employed in the project;

b) Co-ordinating and supervising the activities of the all personnel involved in the job;
c) Maintenance and safety of the operation units.

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17.1.4 Field Engineer
a) Technical support to the Superintendent;

b) Verifying that all the operation performed on site are in compliance with the requirements of the
Installation Manual;
c) Should any modification to the procedures be required, verify their implementation on site and
record any modification to the procedures;
d) Issue of the As-Built documentation.
17.1.5 QAQC Engineer
a) Ensuring correct implementation of all procedures;

b) Use of appropriate personnel for inspection of materials and related documentation;
c) Ensuring that rejected material are clearly marked and segregated where practicable;
d) Ensuring that comprehensive inspection records are maintained;
e) Ensuring that all the checks performed during the project are in compliance with the QCP;
f) Ensuring that all the documents issued by CONTRACTOR are listed in the QCP.
17.1.6 Safety Supervisor
a) Ensuring that the procedures and regulations addressing accident prevention and safety during
operations are effectively complied with safety procedure issued by CONTRACTOR in
compliance with COMPANY requirements;
b) Take appropriate measures to ensure personnel awareness of all general safety precautions and
making provision for training on the basics of first aid;
c) Providing distribution of COMPANY procedures related to safety and accident prevention;
d) Reporting to Management on daily basis on the status of safety and accident prevention.
17.1.7 Team Leaders
a) Ensuring the correct use of project material;

b) Ensuring the correct performance of the job as per Superintendent assignment.
17.1.8 Chief Warehouseman
a) Supervising receipt, off loading, storage and the collection of the material and its corresponding
documentation;
b) Ensuring that the material identification codes are maintained ensuring traceability of all project
material at any times;
c) Verifying stock levels and reporting shortage, damage, deterioration or displacement.

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18.0 ATTACHMENTS
 SECTION A: COMPANY DOCUMENTS
 SECTION B: CONTRACTOR DOCUMENTS
 SECTION C: MARINE SPREAD

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18.1 SECTION A: COMPANY DOCUMENTS
18.1.1 COMPANY Document
MARLIN PIPELINE APPROACH SURVEY – BLOCK CI-27 – OFFSHORE IVORY COAST –

R0573-b/Rev A RESULT REPORT
10.34 ACTIMAR REPORT - OCEANOGRAPHIE OPERATIONNELLE (19-01-2013)
MARLIN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT WP5 – MARLIN SHORE APPROACH AT ADDAH – 14”

345-DRA-502 PIPELINE ALIGNMENT SHEET
MARLIN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT WP5 – MARLIN SHORE APPROACH AT ADDAH – 6”

345-DRA-503 PIPELINE ALIGNMENT SHEET
18.2 SECTION B: CONTRACTOR DOCUMENTS
18.2.1 CONTRACTOR Procedures and Installation Documents
MARLIN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT - 6” & 14” PIPELINE LAYING QUALITY CONTROL

056J13-QAC-PLN-0010 PLAN
056J13-ENG-RPT-0105 MARLIN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT - 6” & 14” PIPELINES CROSSING DESIGN REPORT
056J13-ENG-SPC-0125 MARLIN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT - ANODE MATERIALS SPECIFICATION
056J13-ENG-SPC-0126 MARLIN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT - ANODE INSTALLATION SPECIFICATION
056J13-ENG-SPC-0130 MARLIN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT - PIPELINE INDUCTION BEND SPECIFICATION
MARLIN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT - PRECOMMISSIONING SPECIFICATION AND

056J13-ENG-SPC-0132 PHILOSOPHY
MARLIN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT - 6” & 14” PIPELINE INSTALLATION - MOORING

056J13-ENG-RPT-0140 ANALYSIS REPORT
056J13-ENG-PRC-0150 MARLIN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT - WELDING DATABOOK FOR PIPELINE
056J13-ENG-PRC-0151 MARLIN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT - WELDERS DATABOOK FOR PIPELINE
MARLIN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT - WELDING AND WELDER PROCEDURE

056J13-ENG-PRC-0152 QUALIFICATION – WPS
MARLIN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT 6” &14” PIPELINE INSTALLATION - PIPE JOINT
056J13 ENG RPT 0202 HANDLING - RIGGING SELECTION REPORT

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056J13 ENG PRC 0203 MARLIN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT - VESSEL MOBILISATION PROCEDURE

056J13 ENG PRC 0205 UP AT , NORMAL LAYING, LAY DOWN , ABANDONMENT & RECOVERY, STINGER
MARLIN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT - 6'' AND 14'' PIPELINE INSTALLATION – 6'' & 14''
056J13 ENG RPT 0206 PIPELINE BARGE ROUTE ANALYSIS REPORT
MARLIN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT - 6" AND 14" FLOODING, CLEANING, GAUGING AND
056J13 ENG PRC 0208 HYDROSTATIC TESTING PROCEDURE

056J13-ENG-PRC-0210 UP AT , NORMAL LAYING, LAY DOWN , ABANDONMENT & RECOVERY, STINGER
MARLIN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT - 6” AND 14” PIPELINE INSTALLATION - PIPELINE

056J13 ENG PRC 0217 MARLIN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT - PRE-LAYING SURVEY PROCEDURE
056J13 ENG PRC 0218 MARLIN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT - AS-LAID / AS-BUILT SURVEY PROCEDURE
MARLIN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT - ONSHORE 6” & 14” PIPE JOINT LIFTING, STACKING
056J13 ENG PRC 0219 AND HANDLING PROCEDURE
056J13 ENG PRC 0220 MARLIN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT - 6” AND 14”PIPE JOINT TRACKING PROCEDURE
MARLIN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT - 14" AND 6" DRY GAS EXPORT PIPELINE RECOVERY
056J13 ENG PRC 0221 AT HDD OUTLET PROCEDURE
056J13-ENG-PRC-0248 MARLIN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT - ANCHOR HANDLING PROCEDURE
056J13-ENG-PRC-0249 MARLIN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT - PIPE LOAD OUT TRANSPORTATION PROCEDURE
18.2.2 CONTRACTOR Drawings
MARLIN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT - 6” and 14” PIPELINE INSTALLATION - PRE-LAYING

056J13 ENG DWG 0215 SURVEY SWATH ON 6'' AND 14'' PIPELINE ROUTE
056J13-ENG-DWG-0235 MARLIN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT - GENERAL LAUOUT
056J13-ENG-DWG-0238 MARLIN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT - 6” & 14” PIPELINES CROSSING DRAWINGS
MARLIN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT - 6” & 14” PIPELINES ANODE INSTALLATION

056J13-ENG-DWG-0240 DRAWING

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MARLIN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT - 6" STABILIZED OIL EXPORT PIPELINE ALIGNMENT

MARLIN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT - 14" DRY GAS EXPORT PIPELINE RECOVERY AT

056J13-INS-DWG-0402 HDD OUTLET - DLV SEMINOLE MOORING PATTERN
MARLIN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT - 6" STABILIZED OIL EXPORT PIPELINE RECOVERY

056J13-INS-DWG-0403 AT HDD OUTLET - DLV SEMINOLE MOORING PATTERN
MARLIN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT - 14" DRY GAS EXPORT PIPELINE LAY DOWN AT
MARLIN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT - 14" WET GAS FLOWLINE START UP AT MARLIN

MARLIN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT - 6" MULTIPHASE FLOWLINE START UP AT MARLIN

MARLIN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT - 14" WET GAS FLOWLINE LAY DOWN AT FOXTROT
056J13-INS-DWG-0408 A PLATFORM - DLV SEMINOLE MOORING PATTERN
MARLIN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT - 6" MULTIPHASE FLOWLINE LAY DOWN AT

MARLIN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT - DLV SEMINOLE MOORING PATTERN AT STRAIGHT

056J13-INS-DWG-0410 PATH 1
MARLIN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT - DLV SEMINOLE MOORING PATTERN AT CURVED

MARLIN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT - DLV SEMINOLE MOORING PATTERN AT STRAIGHT

MARLIN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT - DLV SEMINOLE MOORING PATTERN AT CURVED


056J13-INS-DWG-0414 LAY DOWN SEQUENCE AT FOXTROT A - PLAN

056J13-INS-DWG-0415 LAY DOWN SEQUENCE AT FOXTROT A - ELEVATION
056J13-INS-DWG-0416 MARLIN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT – DLV SEMINOLE STINGER HANDLING AND RIGGING

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MARLIN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT - LAYING VESSEL FIRING LINE & STINGER ROLLERS
056J13-INS-DWG-0417 CONFIGURATION
MARLIN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT - 6" STABILIZED OIL EXPORT PIPELINE CROSSING

056J13-INS-DWG-0418 OF 12" & 4" PIPELINES LAYOUT

056J13-INS-DWG-0420 MARLIN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT - FIELD JOINT COATING SEQUENCE

056J13-INS-DWG-0425 START UP SEQUENCE AT MARLIN PLATFORM.- PLAN
056J13-INS-DWG-0426 DOWN SEQUENCE AT MARLIN PLATFORM - PLAN

056J13-INS-DWG-0427 START UP SEQUENCE AT MARLIN PLATFORM.- PLAN


056J13-INS-DWG-0429 START UP SEQUENCE AT MARLIN PLATFORM - ELEVATION
056J13-INS-DWG-0430 DOWN SEQUENCE AT MARLIN PLATFORM - ELEVATION

056J13-INS-DWG-0431 START UP SEQUENCE AT MARLIN PLATFORM - ELEVATION

056J13-INS-DWG-0433 DOWN SEQUENCE AT FOXTROT A PLATFORM - PLAN
056J13-INS-DWG-0434 DOWN SEQUENCE AT FOXTROT A - ELEVATION
056J13-INS-DWG-0435 MARLIN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT- 6” & 14” PIPELINE INSTALLATION - 14" PIPELINE
START UP SEQUENCE AT HDD END - PLAN
056J13-INS-DWG-0436 MARLIN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT - 6” & 14” PIPELINE INSTALLATION - 6" PIPELINE
START UP SEQUENCE AT HDD END - PLAN



056J13 ENG RPT 0700 BARGE MICOURIER I - BARGE STABILITY AND SEAFASTENING DESIGN REPORT
056J13 ENG MNL 0701 BARGE MICOURIER I - BARGE TOWING MANUAL

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MARLIN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT – PIPE JOINT TRANSPORTATION ON CARGO BARGE

056J13 ENG DWG 0702 MICOURIER II - BARGE LAYOUT

056J13 ENG DWG 0703 MICOURIER II – SEA FASTENING ASSEMBLY AND DETAILS

056J13 ENG DWG 0704 (HOLD) - BARGE LAYOUT

056J13 ENG DWG 0705 BARGE (HOLD) – SEA FASTENING ASSEMBLY AND DETAILS

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COMPANY: FOXTROT JOB Revision

COUNTRY: CÓTE D’IVOIRE 00 01 B00

MARLIN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT

PIPELINE INSTALLATION MANUAL

B00 ISSUED FOR INSTALLATION Name Name Name Name 14/03/14

01 ISSUED FOR APPROVAL Name Name Name Name 06/03/14

00 ISSUED FOR COMPANY COMMENT Name Name Name Name 11/12/13

File No. 056J13-INS-MNL-0200_B00 Pipeline Installation Manual

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1.0 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................................... 8

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11.1 GENERAL ................................................................................................................................................... 83

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16.3.1 General.................................................................................................................................................... 117

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Figure 1-1 - Platforms and Pipeline Networks ................................................................................................... 8

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ONSHORE PIPELINE TERMINAL (EXISTING)

12" Dry Gas 6" (4a-4b)

6" (1a-1b) Multiphase Oil

Figure 1-1 - Platforms and Pipeline Networks

1.2 PURPOSE OF THE PROJECT FACILITIES

This document is property of MICOPERI SRL.

The PROJECT FACILITIES comprise of:

1.3 SCOPE OF THE DOCUMENT

056J13-ENG-PRC-0249 MARLIN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT - PIPE LOAD OUT TRANSPORTATION PROCEDURE

and it is included the Section B.

This document is property of MICOPERI SRL.

 MICOURIER 2 (Micoperi owned cargo barge);

1.4 LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS

The following definitions are used in this document:

AHTS Anchor Handling Towing Supply

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DLV Derrick Lay Vessel (Seminole)

The following definition will be adopted:

COMPANY FOXTROT International Owner of the structures to be installed

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2.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The pipeline laying will be undertaken by means of the DLV Seminole.

2.2 PROJECT MANAGEMENT

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2.3 PIPELINE PARAMETERS

2.3.1 6” Dia. and 14” Dia. pipeline mechanical characteristics:

056J13-ENG-RPT-0101 MARLIN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT - BASIC ENGINEERING DESIGN DATA REPORT

and they are included in the Section B.

The HDD pipeline section characteristics are reported below:

Marlin Platform to Shore

Pipe OD mm 355.6 168.3

Table 2-1 HDD Pipeline Mechanical Characteristics

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2.3.2 6” Dia. and 14” Dia. pipe Joint Weight

Foxtrot A to Marlin Marlin Platform to Shore

Table 2-2 Pipe Joint in Air and Submerged Weight

2.3.3 Environmental Data

Figure 2-1Wave Rose for Significant Wave Heights

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Table 2-3Current Extreme Values at Different Water Depth

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2.4 PIPELINE ROUTES

 14” Dia. Pipeline at Kp 13.53;

056J13-ENG-DWG-0236 MARLIN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT - PIPELINES GENERAL ROUTE MAP

056J13-ENG-DWG-0237 MARLIN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT - APPROACH TO PLATFORMS