OFFSHORE SERVICE SPECIFICATION

DNV-OSS-102
RULES FOR CLASSIFICATION
OF FLOATING PRODUCTION AND
STORAGE UNITS/INSTALLATIONS
JANUARY 2001

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CONTENTS

CH. 1 INTRODUCTION ................................................ 9 A 1600 Appendix to the classification certificate ....................... 21

A 1700 Entry in the Register ....................................................... 21
Sec. 1 Introduction ........................................................ 11
B. Retention of Class.................................................................21
A. General.................................................................................. 11 B 100 General............................................................................ 21
A 100 General............................................................................ 11 B 200 Periodical and renewal surveys ...................................... 21
A 200 Organisation of DNV-OSS-102...................................... 11 B 300 Survey of damage ........................................................... 21
A 300 Objects covered............................................................... 11 B 400 Repairs ............................................................................ 21
B 500 Procedures for maintenance............................................ 22
B. Definitions ............................................................................ 11 B 600 Conversions and alterations............................................ 22
B 100 Verbal forms ................................................................... 11 B 700 Change of ownership ...................................................... 22
B 200 Definitions ...................................................................... 11 B 800 Conditions of class and memoranda ............................... 22
B 300 Abbreviations.................................................................. 12 B 900 Survey reports and survey status .................................... 22
C. Normative References .......................................................... 12 C. Validity and Issuance of the Classification Certificate.........22
C 100 ........................................................................................ 12 C 100 Validity of the certificate ................................................ 22
C 200 DNV Offshore Standards (OS) ....................................... 12 C 200 Issuance of certificate ..................................................... 22
C 300 Other DNV documents ................................................... 13
C 400 Other references.............................................................. 13 D. Suspension and Withdrawal of Class ...................................23
D 100 General............................................................................ 23
D. Informative References......................................................... 13 D 200 Suspension of class .........................................................23
D 100 DNV Offshore Service specifications............................. 13 D 300 Withdrawal of class ........................................................ 23
D 200 Other references.............................................................. 13 D 400 Reclassification............................................................... 23
Sec. 2 Classification Principles ..................................... 14 E. Appeals .................................................................................23
E 100 Decisions taken by DNV ................................................ 23
A. The Classification Concept................................................... 14
A 100 Introduction..................................................................... 14 Sec. 5 Legal Provisions.................................................. 24
A 200 Entering into force and application of rules.................... 14
A 300 Basis for assignment of class .......................................... 14 A. Liability and Jurisdiction ......................................................24
A 400 Basis for maintenance of class........................................ 14 A 100 Limited liability .............................................................. 24
A 500 Documentation................................................................ 14 A 200 Governing law ................................................................ 24
A 600 Disclosure of information ............................................... 14 A 300 Venue.............................................................................. 24
A 700 Limitation of DNV's responsibility ................................ 15
A 800 Vertical contract audits and audits by National CH. 2 PRINCIPLES AND PROCEDURES FOR CLAS-
Maritime Authorities....................................................... 15
SIFICATION 25
Sec. 3 Classification Scope and Notations ................... 16
Sec. 1 Design and Construction Requirements for
A. Scope of Classification ......................................................... 16 OI MOU Main Class ........................................... 27
A 100 General............................................................................ 16
A 200 Rule parts ........................................................................ 16 A. General..................................................................................27
A 300 Rule particulars............................................................... 16 A 100 Introduction..................................................................... 27
A 200 Technical reference documents ...................................... 27
B. Class Notations ..................................................................... 16 A 300 General assumptions....................................................... 27
B 100 General............................................................................ 16 A 400 Documentation................................................................ 27
B 200 Construction symbols ..................................................... 16
B 300 Main character of class ................................................... 16 B. Safety Principles and Arrangement ......................................27
B 400 Basic design notations .................................................... 16 B 100 General............................................................................ 27
B 500 Service notations............................................................. 17 B 200 Design principles ............................................................ 27
B 600 System and special facility notations.............................. 17 B 300 Arrangement ................................................................... 27
B 700 Special feature notations................................................. 17 B 400 Escape and evacuation.................................................... 27
B 800 Limitations of class.........................................................18 B 500 Documentation requirements.......................................... 27
B 900 Compliance with shelf state legislation .......................... 18
B 1000 Combination of notations ............................................... 18 C. Materials ...............................................................................27
C 100 Technical requirements................................................... 27
Sec. 4 Classification Procedure .................................... 19 C 200 Documentation requirements.......................................... 28
C 300 Supplementary classification requirements .................... 28
A. Assignment of Class ............................................................. 19
A 100 Request for classification................................................ 19 D. Structural Design ..................................................................28
A 200 Requirements for workshops and yards.......................... 19 D 100 ........................................................................................ 28
A 300 Information about subcontractors and suppliers D 200 Ship-shaped structures .................................................... 28
of products ..................................................................... 19 D 300 Column-stabilised structures .......................................... 28
A 400 Requirements for manufacturers..................................... 19 D 400 Self-elevating structures ................................................. 28
A 500 Requirements for suppliers of services........................... 19 D 500 Tension-leg structures..................................................... 28
A 600 Requirements for calibration of equipment .................... 19 D 600 Deep-draught structures.................................................. 28
A 700 Document approval.........................................................19 D 700 Documentation requirements.......................................... 28
A 800 Survey ............................................................................. 19
A 900 Functional testing............................................................ 20 E. Fabrication and Testing of Offshore Structures....................28
A 1000 Certification of materials, components and E 100 Technical requirements................................................... 28
equipment........................................................................ 20 E 200 Documentation requirements.......................................... 28
A 1100 Manufacturing survey arrangement ................................ 20 E 300 Supplementary classification requirements .................... 28
A 1200 Type approval ................................................................. 20
A 1300 Acceptance of control by national authorities ................ 20 F. Stability and watertight/weathertight integrity ....................28
A 1400 Certificate of interim class.............................................. 21 F 100 Technical requirements................................................... 28
A 1500 Classification certificate ................................................. 21 F 200 Documentation requirements.......................................... 28

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G. Mooring and Towing ............................................................ 28 I. Electrical Systems and Equipment ....................................... 34

G 100 General ............................................................................28 I 100 Technical requirements ...................................................34
G 200 Ship-shaped units ............................................................29 I 200 Documentation requirements ..........................................34
G 300 Column-stabilised units...................................................29 I 300 Supplementary classification requirements ....................34
G 400 Self-elevating, tension-leg and deep draught units .........29
G 500 Towing ............................................................................29 J. Instrumentation and Telecommunication Systems............... 34
G 600 Documentation requirements ..........................................29 J 100 Technical requirements ...................................................34
G 700 Supplementary classification requirements ....................29 J 200 Documentation requirements ..........................................34
J 300 Supplementary classification requirements ....................34
H. Marine and Machinery Systems and Equipment .................. 29
H 100 Technical requirements ...................................................29 K. Fire protection....................................................................... 34
H 200 Documentation requirements ..........................................29 K 100 Technical requirements ...................................................34
H 300 Supplementary classification requirements ....................29 K 200 Documentation requirements ..........................................34
K 300 Supplementary classification requirements ....................35
I. Electrical Systems and Equipment ....................................... 29
I 100 Technical requirements ...................................................29 L. Certification of Material and Components ........................... 35
I 200 Documentation requirements ..........................................29 L 100 General............................................................................35
I 300 Supplementary classification requirements ....................30
M. Summary of technical reference standards ........................... 35
J. Instrumentation and Telecommunication Systems............... 30 M 100 .........................................................................................35
J 100 Technical requirements ...................................................30
J 200 Documentation requirements ..........................................30 Sec. 3 Supplementary Requirements for Service
J 300 Supplementary classification requirements ....................30 Notation ‘Production Unit or Installation’....... 37

K. Fire protection....................................................................... 30 A. General.................................................................................. 37

K 100 Technical requirements ...................................................30 A 100 Introduction.....................................................................37
K 200 Documentation requirements ..........................................30 A 200 Documentation requirements ..........................................37
K 300 Supplementary classification requirements ....................30
B. Safety Principles and Arrangement ...................................... 37
L. Summary of technical reference standards........................... 30 B 100 General............................................................................37
L 100 .........................................................................................30 B 200 Arrangement....................................................................37
B 300 Area classification...........................................................37
Sec. 2 Design and Construction Requirements for @OI B 400 Emergency shutdown......................................................37
Floating Offshore Installation Main Class ....... 32 B 500 Escape, evacuation and communication .........................37
B 600 Supplementary documentation requirements..................37
A. General.................................................................................. 32 C. Structural design ................................................................... 37
A 100 Introduction .....................................................................32 C 100 General............................................................................37
A 200 Technical reference documents.......................................32 C 200 Supplementary technical requirements ...........................37
A 300 General assumptions .......................................................32 C 300 Supplementary documentation requirements..................37
A 400 Documentation ................................................................32
D. Marine and Machinery and Utility Systems ......................... 37
B. Safety Principles and Arrangement ...................................... 32 D 100 General............................................................................37
B 100 General ............................................................................32 D 200 Supplementary technical requirements ...........................37
B 200 Design principles.............................................................32
B 300 Arrangement....................................................................32 E. Fire Protection ...................................................................... 38
B 400 Escape and evacuation ....................................................32 E 100 General............................................................................38
B 500 Documentation requirements ..........................................32 E 200 Supplementary technical requirements ...........................38
E 300 Supplementary documentation requirements..................38
C. Materials ............................................................................... 33
C 100 Technical requirements ...................................................33 F. Liquefied gas production ...................................................... 38
C 200 Documentation requirements ..........................................33 F 100 General............................................................................38
C 300 Supplementary classification requirements ....................33 F 200 Supplementary technical requirements ...........................38
F 300 Supplementary documentation requirements..................38
D. Structural Design .................................................................. 33
D 100 Technical requirements ...................................................33 Sec. 4 Supplementary Requirements for Service
D 200 Ship-shaped structures ....................................................33 Notation Storage Unit or Installation’ .............. 39
D 300 Column-stabilised structures...........................................33
D 400 Self-elevating structures..................................................33 A. General.................................................................................. 39
D 500 Tension-leg structures .....................................................33 A 100 Introduction.....................................................................39
D 600 Deep-draught structures ..................................................33 A 200 Documentation requirements ..........................................39
D 700 Documentation requirements ..........................................33 A 300 Documentation requirements ..........................................39
E. Fabrication and Testing of Offshore Structures ................... 33 B. Safety Principles and Arrangement ...................................... 39
E 100 Technical requirements ...................................................33 B 100 General............................................................................39
E 200 Documentation requirements ..........................................33 B 200 Arrangement....................................................................39
E 300 Supplementary classification requirements ....................33 B 300 Area classification...........................................................39
B 400 Emergency shutdown......................................................39
F. Stability and watertight integrity ..........................................33 B 500 Escape, evacuation and communication .........................39
F 100 Technical requirements ...................................................33 B 600 Supplementary documentation requirements..................39
F 200 Documentation requirements ..........................................33
C. Structural design ................................................................... 39
G. Mooring and Towing ............................................................ 33 C 100 General............................................................................39
G 100 General ............................................................................33 C 200 Supplementary technical requirements ...........................39
G 200 Supplementary classification requirements ....................33 C 300 Supplementary documentation requirements..................39
H. Utility Systems and Equipment ............................................ 34 D. Marine and Machinery / Utility Systems and Equipment .... 39
H 100 Technical requirements ...................................................34 D 100 General............................................................................39
H 200 Documentation requirements ..........................................34 D 200 Supplementary technical requirements ...........................39
H 300 Supplementary classification requirements ....................34 D 300 Supplementary documentation requirements..................39

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E. Fire Protection ...................................................................... 39 N. Periodically Unattended Machinery Space...........................44

E 100 General............................................................................ 39 N 100 General............................................................................ 44
E 200 Supplementary technical requirements........................... 40 N 200 Technical requirements................................................... 44
E 300 Supplementary documentation requirements.................. 40 N 300 Documentation requirements.......................................... 44
F. Liquefied gas storage............................................................ 40 O. Integrated Computer Systems...............................................44
F 100 General............................................................................ 40 O 100 General............................................................................ 44
F 200 Supplementary technical requirements........................... 40 O 200 Technical requirements................................................... 44
F 300 Supplementary documentation requirements.................. 40 O 300 Documentation requirements.......................................... 44
Sec. 5 Design and Construction Requirements for P. Hull Monitoring System .......................................................44
System and Special Facility Notations............... 41 P 100 General............................................................................ 44
P 200 Technical requirements................................................... 44
A. Introduction .......................................................................... 41 P 300 Documentation requirements.......................................... 44
A 100 General............................................................................ 41
A 200 Technical reference documents ...................................... 41 Q. Operation in Ice Conditions..................................................45
A 300 General assumptions ....................................................... 41 Q 100 General............................................................................ 45
A 400 Documentation ............................................................... 41 Q 200 Technical requirements................................................... 45
Q 300 Documentation requirements.......................................... 45
B. Position Mooring System ..................................................... 41
B 100 General............................................................................ 41 R. Loading Computer Systems (LCS).......................................45
B 200 Technical requirements................................................... 41 R 100 General............................................................................ 45
B 300 Documentation requirements .......................................... 42 R 200 Technical requirements................................................... 45
B 400 Certification of materials and components ..................... 42 R 300 Documentation requirements.......................................... 45

C. Dynamic Positioning Systems .............................................. 42 S. Vapour Control Systems.......................................................45

C 100 General............................................................................ 42 S 100 General............................................................................ 45
C 200 Technical requirements................................................... 42 S 200 Technical requirements................................................... 45
C 300 Documentation requirements .......................................... 42 S 300 Documentation requirements.......................................... 45

D. Single Point Mooring (SPM)rilling Plant............................. 42 T. Management of Safety and Environmental Protection .........45
D 100 General............................................................................ 42 T 100 General............................................................................ 45
D 200 Technical requirements................................................... 42 T 200 Technical requirements................................................... 45
D 300 Documentation requirements .......................................... 42
U. Special Feature Notations .....................................................45
E. Crude Oil Offloading System ............................................... 42 U 100 General............................................................................ 45
E 100 General............................................................................ 42 U 200 Special feature notation SUB......................................... 45
E 200 Technical requirements................................................... 42 U 300 Special feature notation HOT(…ºC)............................... 46
U 400 Special feature notation COAT-1 and COAT-2 ............. 46
F. Bow Loading ........................................................................ 42
F 100 General............................................................................ 42 V. Summary of Reference Documents for Additional Class
F 200 Technical requirements................................................... 42 Notations...............................................................................46
F 300 Documentation requirements .......................................... 42 V 100 ........................................................................................ 46

G. Submerged Turret Loading................................................... 42 CH. 3 CLASSIFICATION IN OPERATION ............. 47

G 100 General............................................................................ 42
G 200 Technical requirements................................................... 42 Sec. 1 General Provisions for Periodical Surveys ...... 49
G 300 Documentation requirements .......................................... 42
A. General..................................................................................49
H. Hydrocarbon Production Plant ............................................. 43 A 100 Introduction..................................................................... 49
H 100 General............................................................................ 43 A 200 Accessibility and facilities for surveys on location ........ 49
H 200 Technical requirements................................................... 43
H 300 Documentation requirements .......................................... 43 B. Principles ..............................................................................49
H 400 Certification of materials and components ..................... 43 B 100 ........................................................................................ 49
B 200 Due date and survey windows ........................................ 49
I. Drilling Plant ........................................................................ 43 B 300 Postponement of periodical surveys ............................... 49
I 100 General............................................................................ 43
I 200 Technical requirements................................................... 43 C. Periodical Surveys and Intervals ..........................................49
I 300 Documentation requirements .......................................... 43 C 100 Survey intervals .............................................................. 49
I 400 Certification of materials and components ..................... 43 C 200 Annual surveys ............................................................... 50
C 300 Intermediate surveys....................................................... 50
J. Helicopter Decks .................................................................. 43 C 400 Renewal surveys ............................................................. 50
J 100 General............................................................................ 43 C 500 Other complete periodical surveys ................................. 51
J 200 Technical requirements................................................... 43
J 300 Documentation requirements .......................................... 43 D. Alternative Survey Arrangements ........................................52
D 100 Continuous surveys.........................................................52
K. Crane Installations ............................................................... 43 D 200 Surveys by the chief engineer or maintenance
K 100 General............................................................................ 43 supervisor........................................................................ 52
K 200 Technical requirements................................................... 43 D 300 Survey arrangement based on approved planned
K 300 Documentation requirements .......................................... 43 maintenance system ........................................................ 52
K 400 Certification of materials and components ..................... 43 D 400 Survey arrangement based on condition monitoring
system ............................................................................. 53
L. Additional Fire Protection ................................................... 43 D 500 Surveys of units or installations out of commission ....... 53
L 100 General............................................................................ 43
L 200 Technical requirements................................................... 44 E. Special Provisions for Hull Surveys .....................................53
L 300 Documentation requirements .......................................... 44 E 100 General............................................................................ 53
E 200 Access to structures ........................................................ 53
M. De-icing and Anti-icing Systems.......................................... 44 E 300 Equipment for survey ..................................................... 53
M 100 General............................................................................ 44
M 200 Technical requirements................................................... 44 F. Procedures for Class Related Services .................................53
M 300 Documentation requirements .......................................... 44 F 100 Thickness measurements of hull structures .................... 53

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Sec. 2 Periodical Survey Extent for Main Class ......... 54 G 200 Survey Arrangement .......................................................62
G 300 Annual Survey.................................................................62
A. General.................................................................................. 54 G 400 Complete periodical survey ............................................63
A 100 ........................................................................................54
H. Drilling Plant ........................................................................ 63
B. Annual Survey ...................................................................... 54 H 100 Application......................................................................63
B 100 Survey extent...................................................................54 H 200 Annual Survey.................................................................63
B 200 Structure and Equipment.................................................54 H 300 Complete periodical survey ............................................63
B 300 Machinery and Safety Systems .......................................54
I. Helicopter Deck .................................................................... 64
C. Intermediate Survey.............................................................. 55 I 100 Application......................................................................64
C 100 Structure and equipment .................................................55 I 200 Complete periodical survey ............................................64
C 200 Machinery and safety systems ........................................55
J. Crane..................................................................................... 64
D. Renewal Survey- Structure and Equipment.......................... 55 J 100 Application......................................................................64
D 100 Ship-shaped structures ....................................................55 J 200 Annual Survey.................................................................64
D 200 Column-stabilised and self-elevating structures ...........55 J 300 Complete periodical survey ............................................64
D 300 Alternative survey ...........................................................56
K. De-icing and anti-icing systems............................................ 64
E. Renewal Survey - Machinery and Safety Systems ............... 56 K 100 Application......................................................................64
E 100 General ............................................................................56
K 200 Annual survey .................................................................64
E 200 Electrical Installations .....................................................56
E 300 Instrumentation and automation......................................57 L. Periodically Unattended Machinery Space and Machinery
F. Renewal Survey - Tailshaft Survey ...................................... 58 Centralised Operated ............................................................ 65
F 100 Standard Requirements ...................................................58 L 100 Application......................................................................65
F 200 Alternative Survey ..........................................................58 L 200 Annual survey .................................................................65
F 300 Tailshaft condition monitoring survey arrangement.......59 L 300 Complete periodical survey ............................................65

G. Renewal Survey - Thrusters for Propulsion ......................... 59 M. Additional Fire Protection .................................................... 65
G 100 Scope...............................................................................59 M 100 Application......................................................................65
G 200 Renewal Survey ..............................................................59 M 200 Complete periodical survey, all F-class notations ..........65
G 300 Alternative Survey ..........................................................59 M 300 Complete periodical survey, F-A....................................65
M 400 Complete periodical survey, F-M ...................................65
H. Renewal Surveys - Boiler and Steam Heated Steam Generator M 500 Complete periodical survey, F-AM ................................65
59
H 100 Renewal Survey ..............................................................59 N. Integrated Computer Systems............................................... 65
N 100 Application......................................................................65
I. Thermal Oil Heater Survey................................................... 59 N 200 Complete periodical survey ............................................65
I 100 Renewal Survey ..............................................................59
O. Hull Monitoring System ....................................................... 66
Sec. 3 Periodical Survey Extent for Additional Service O 100 Application......................................................................66
Notations .............................................................. 60 O 200 General............................................................................66
O 300 Annual survey .................................................................66
A. General.................................................................................. 60
A 100 .........................................................................................60 P. Loading Computer systems .................................................. 66
P 100 .........................................................................................66
B. Production and/or Storage Units and Installations ............... 60
B 100 Application......................................................................60 Q. Vapour Control Systems....................................................... 66
B 200 Survey arrangement ........................................................60 Q 100 Application......................................................................66
B 300 Annual survey .................................................................60 Q 200 Complete periodical survey ............................................66
B 400 Complete periodical survey ............................................60
R. Safety and Environmental Protection Management System 66
Sec. 4 Periodical Survey Extent for Additional System R 100 Application......................................................................66
and Special Facility Notations............................ 61 R 200 Survey requirements .......................................................66
A. General.................................................................................. 61 App. A Special Considerations for Conversions .......... 67
A 100 .........................................................................................61
A. Basic principles..................................................................... 67
B. Position Mooring Equipment................................................ 61 A 100 Introduction.....................................................................67
B 100 Application......................................................................61 A 200 Assumptions....................................................................67
B 200 Annual survey .................................................................61 A 300 Main principles ...............................................................67
B 300 Intermediate survey. ........................................................61
B 400 Complete periodical survey ............................................61 B. Class notations ...................................................................... 67
B 100 .........................................................................................67
C. Dynamic Positioning System................................................ 61
C 100 Application......................................................................61 C. Technical Guidance for Classification.................................. 67
C 200 Complete periodical survey ............................................61 C 100 General............................................................................67
D. Single point mooring ............................................................ 62 C 200 Hull and topside structures..............................................67
C 300 Hull condition .................................................................67
E. Offshore Crude Offloading................................................... 62 C 400 Hull strength in benign environment ..............................67
E 100 Application......................................................................62 C 500 Fatigue assessment ..........................................................68
E 200 Complete periodical survey ............................................62 C 600 Topside support structure................................................68
C 700 Mooring...........................................................................68
F. Offshore Bow Loading ......................................................... 62 C 800 Marine Systems and Equipment .....................................68
F 100 Application......................................................................62 C 900 Electrical and instrumentation ........................................68
F 200 Complete periodical survey ............................................62 C 1000 Safety systems and arrangement .....................................68

G. Production Plant ................................................................... 62 D. Additional Services............................................................... 69

G 100 Application......................................................................62 D 100 .........................................................................................69

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 OFFSHORE SERVICE SPECIFICATION
DNV-OSS102

RULES FOR CLASSIFICATION OF FLOATING

PRODUCTION AND STORAGE UNITS/INSTALLATIONS

CHAPTER 1

PRINCIPLES AND PROCEDURES FOR CLASSIFICATION

CONTENTS PAGE
Sec. 1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................... 7
Sec. 2 Classification Principles........................................................................................................... 10
Sec. 3 Classification Scope and Notations.......................................................................................... 12
Sec. 4 Classification Procedure........................................................................................................... 15
Sec. 5 Legal Provisions....................................................................................................................... 20

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SECTION 1
INTRODUCTION

A. General — ship-shaped type

— column-stabilised type
A 100 General — self-elevating type
101 DNV Offshore Publications consist of a three level doc- — tension-leg type
ument hierarchy, illustrated in Figure 1: — deep draught type
for the following services:
— Offshore Service Specifications (OSS series)
providing principles and procedures of classification, ver- — hydrocarbon production
ification and consultancy services — hydrocarbon storage and offloading.

— Offshore Standards (OS series)

specifying technical requirements and acceptance criteria B. Definitions
for general use by the offshore industry as well as provid-
ing the technical basis for classification B 100 Verbal forms
101 Shall: Indicates requirements strictly to be followed in
— Recommended Practices (RP series) order to conform to this service specification and from which
no deviation is permitted.
providing sound engineering practice as well as guidance
related to the higher level Offshore Publications. 102 Should: Indicates that among several possibilities one is
recommended as particularly suitable, without mentioning or
excluding others, or that a certain course of action is preferred
but not necessarily required. Other possibilities may be applied
subject to agreement.
103 May: Verbal form used to indicate a course of action
permissible within the limits of the service specification.
B 200 Definitions
201 Approval or approved: Denotes acceptance by DNV of
documentation showing design solutions, arrangements and/or
equipment to comply with the rules.
202 Assigning class: Originally signified designation of one
of several classes to a ship based on its condition, ranging from
good to bad. Today only the highest class is assigned, com-
prising the main class, 1A1 for mobile offshore units and OI
for permanently places installations, together with an obligato-
ry additional class notation, e.g. Production Unit, where ap-
plicable.
Voluntary additional class notations may also be assigned cov-
ering special service, equipment or systems, e.g. PROD denot-
Figure 1
DNV Offshore Publications Hierarchy ing a classed hydrocarbon production plant.
203 The Board: Signifies the Executive Board of DNV
through its Chairman who is the President and CEO of DNV.
102 This publication, DNV-OSS-102, presents DNV’s
Rules for Classification of Floating Production and Storage 204 CIBS: Classification Information Breakdown Structure
Units/Installations, stating the terms and procedures for as- (coding system for documentation).
signing and maintaining classification, including listing of the 205 Classification: Comprises those services rendered by
applicable technical references to be applied for classification. DNV in accordance with the rules. Classification of offshore
units is conducted in accordance with the requirements of the
A 200 Organisation of DNV-OSS-102 rules and any standards referred to by the rules.
201 DNV-OSS-102 is divided into three main chapters as 206 Classification certificate: Issued upon assignment or re-
follows: newal of class. Its validity is five years subject to successful
completion of annual and intermediate surveys.
— Chapter I: providing general information about classifica-
tion principles and procedures 207 Client: The party having requested classification or hav-
— Chapter II: providing design and construction require- ing assumed ownership of a classed offshore unit or installa-
ments for the newbuilding phase tion. In cases where owners have authorised another party to
— Chapter III: providing requirements for maintenance of operate the unit or installation on their behalf, such party is re-
class in the operational phase. garded as the client.
208 Close-up examination: An examination where the de-
A 300 Objects covered tails of structural components are within the close visual in-
301 DNV-OSS-102 covers classification of offshore objects spection range of the surveyor, i.e. preferably within reach of
of the following designs: hand.

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209 Contract: The specific agreement between DNV and the 227 Type approval: A procedure for assessment of a design
client. It defines the extent of services requested by the client, against the rule requirements or a standard within the frame-
and is concerned with: work of the rules. The design shall be representative for the
continuous production.
— the classification of offshore units or installations, both
newbuildings and in operation Guidance note:
— statutory work carried out on behalf of national maritime The terms design assessment and production assessment are used
authorities to harmonise terminology with the EU terminology.
— equipment and materials. ---e-n-d---of---G-u-i-d-a-n-c-e---n-o-t-e---

210 Det Norske Veritas (DNV): An autonomous and inde- Guidance note:
pendent foundation with the object of safeguarding life, prop- The term type examination is used when the conformity assess-
erty and the environment at sea and ashore. ment of the design is according to EU Directives or against other
DNV undertakes classification, certification and other verifi- standards where fitness for use onboard offshore units/installa-
cation activities to ensure the quality of offshore units, instal- tions has not been evaluated.
lations, systems and facilities, and carries out research in ---e-n-d---of---G-u-i-d-a-n-c-e---n-o-t-e---
connection with these functions.
DNV operates a world wide network of survey stations and is 228 Vertical contract audit: An IACS audit which assesses
authorised by more than 120 national administrations to carry the correct application of the quality system through audit of
out surveys and, in most cases, issue certificates on their be- the process for a specific contract. The IACS QSCS (Quality
half. System Certification Scheme) audit team is responsible for
carrying out these audits.
211 Floating offshore installation: A bouyant construction
engaged in offshore operations including drilling, production, 229 WSD methodology: Working Stress Design methodolo-
storage or support functions, and which is designed and built gy.
for installation at a particular offshore location.
212 Guidance note: Advice which is not mandatory for as-
signment of class, but with which DNV, in light of general ex- C. Normative References
perience, advises compliance. The client may decide whether
to apply the note or not. C 100
213 IACS: The International Association of Classification 101 DNV-OSS-102 includes references to other DNV docu-
Societies. ments and recognised codes and standards which shall be used
214 IMO: The International Maritime Organisation. in conjunction with the requirements given in this document
for assignment of class.
215 International maritime standards: International IMO
conventions, protocols, codes and resolutions, in so far as their C 200 DNV reference documents
purpose is safety and pollution prevention, excluding articles
and regulations dealing with intergovernmental relations, legal 201 The latest revision of the documents listed in Table C1
and formal aspects. applies:
216 LRFD methodology: Load and Resistance Factor Design Table C1 DNV reference documents
methodology. Reference Title
217 Mobile offshore unit: A buoyant construction engaged in DNV-OS-A101 Safety Principles and Arrangement
offshore operations including drilling, production, storage or DNV-OS-B101 Metallic Materials
support functions, not intended for service at one particular
offshore location, and which can be relocated without major DNV-OS-C101 Design of Offshore Steel Structures, General
dismantling or modification. DNV-OS-C102 Structural Design of Offshore Ships
218 Offshore installation: A collective term to cover any DNV-OS-C103 Structural Design of Column-Stabilised Units
(LRFD method)
construction, buoyant or non-bouyant, desigend and built for
installation at a particular offshore location. DNV-OS-C104 Structural Design of Self-Elevating Units (LRFD
method)
219 Overall examination: An examination intended to report DNV-OS-C105 Structural Design of Tension-leg Units (LRFD
on the overall condition of the structure. method)
220 Quality audit: A systematic and independent examina- DNV-OS-C106 Structural Design of Deep-draught Units (LRFD
tion to determine whether established work processes and method)
quality systems are adhered to. DNV-OS-C201 Structural Design of Offshore Units (WSD meth-
221 Recognised classification society: A classification soci- od)
ety which is a full member of IACS. DNV-OS-C301 Stability and Water/weather-tight Integrity
222 The Rules: All rule requirements accepted by the Board DNV-OS-C301 Stability and Water/weather-tight Integrity
as basis for classification. DNV-OS-C401 Fabrication and Testing of Offshore Structures
223 The Society: Signifies DNV.
DNV-OS-D101 Marine and Machinery Systems and Equipment
224 Statutory certificates: IMO convention certificates is-
sued on behalf of, or by, national authorities. DNV-OS-D201 Electrical Systems and Equipment
DNV-OS-D202 Instrumentation and Telecommunication Sys-
225 Supplier or manufacturer: Supplies materials, compo- tems
nents, equipment and systems to newbuildings to be classed, or
to classed units in operation, whose production is subject to de- DNV-OS-D301 Fire Protection
sign approval, surveys and testing in accordance with the rules.
226 Tentative rules and standards: Apply to new fields to DNV-OS-E101 Drilling Plant
which DNV reserves the right to make adjustments during a DNV-OS-E201 Hydrocarbon Production Plant
period in order to obtain the purpose intended. DNV-OS-E301 Position Mooring

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Table C1 DNV reference documents D 100 DNV Offshore Service specifications

Reference Title 201 The latest revision of the documents listed in Table D1
DNV-OS-E401 Helicopter Decks applies:
DNV-RP-A201 Standard Documentation Types
Table D1 Applicable DNV-OSS informative references
DNV-RP-A202 Documentation of Offshore Projects
Reference Title
Rules for Classification of Ships
DNV-OSS-101 Rules for Classification of Offshore Drilling
Rules for Certification of Lifting Appliances and Support Units
Rules for Certification of Diving Systems DNV-OSS-121 Classification using Performance Criteria deter-
mined by Risk Assessment Methodology
C 300 Other references
DNV-OSS-201 Verification for compliance with Norwegian
301 The latest revision of the documents listed in Table C2 Shelf Regulations
applies: DNV-OSS-202 Verification for compliance with UK Shelf
Regulations
Table C2 Non-DNV normative reference documents
Reference Title D 200 Other references
IACS Shipbuilding and Repair Quality Standard 301 The latest revision of the documents listed in Table D2
applies:

Table D2 Informative references

D. Informative References Reference Title
101 The publications listed below are referenced in the text Certification Note Type Approval
1.2
of this document, and may be used as a source of supplemen-
tary services and information.

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SECTION 2
CLASSIFICATION PRINCIPLES

A. The Classification Concept 303 When assigning class to an offshore object which has
not been built under supervision of DNV, but by another rec-
A 100 Introduction ognised classification society, DNV may on the basis of an
overall safety consideration give exemptions from rule re-
101 Classification is a comprehensive verification service quirements.
providing assurance that a set of requirements laid down in
rules established by DNV are met during design and construc- 304 When assigning class to offshore objects belonging to a
tion, and maintained during operation of an offshore object. series, where others are under construction to class by another
recognised classification society, DNV may on the basis of an
Classification has gained world-wide recognition as represent- overall safety consideration give exemptions from DNV rule
ing an adequate level of safety and quality. requirements, and base the survey on design review done by
102 Classification implies an activity, in which an offshore the other recognised society. The same applies for a design
object is surveyed during construction on the basis of design previously accepted by another recognised society.
approval, tested before being taken into service, and surveyed 305 When assigning class to an offshore object where the
regularly during its whole operational life. The aim is to verify Administration of a flag state undertakes approval and surveys
that the required safety standard is built in, observed and main- of items covered by the rules, DNV may accept their decisions
tained. as basis of assigning class.
103 Having assigned class, DNV will issue a classification
certificate and enter the main particulars and details of class in A 400 Basis for maintenance of class
the classification register. 401 The requirements for retention of class are found in
Sec.4 B. In addition, classification is based on the following
A 200 Entering into force and application of rules assumptions:
201 Rules and amendments accepted by the Board will come
into force when decided by the Board, normally six (6) months 1) Maintenance of the object and its equipment
after acceptance. The object, machinery installations and equipment are to
202 The rules which are in force at the date of the written re- be maintained at a standard complying with the require-
quest for classification, are the basis for the assignment and ments of the rules.
maintenance of class. Installed systems or equipment carried on board in excess
Subsequent amendments not made mandatory according to of the rule requirements, but otherwise covered by the
204 may be applied to objects under construction provided rules, are either to be maintained in accordance with the
both builder and owner agree to such application. rules, or be removed or disconnected in such a way as to
ensure that the installed system or equipment cannot be
203 In exceptional cases, where unacceptable service expe- used.
rience and/or theoretical findings clearly show that safety haz-
ards may arise in connection with items covered by the existing 2) Handling of the object
rules, DNV may lay down supplementary requirements to The object, machinery installations and equipment are to
maintain the overall safety standard reflected by the rules. be adequately manned and competently handled. Class
204 DNV will consider alternatives found to represent an conditions regarding the use of the object are to be ob-
overall safety standard equivalent to that of the rules. served.
Approval may be revoked if subsequent information indicates 3) Valid statutory certificates
that the chosen alternative is not satisfactory. The statutory certificates of the applicable international
205 Upon request by the client, DNV may consider the use conventions are to be valid at all times, and the surveys
of other recognised codes and standards as part of the basis for prescribed in the conventions are to be carried out within
classification. Such agreed alternative arrangements shall be the time windows prescribed.
specified in the class agreement.
A 500 Documentation
206 In cases where detailed requirements are not given in the
rules, specific solutions or decisions approved by DNV and its 501 All information which may influence the judgement, de-
surveyors are to be based on the principles of the rules, and are cisions and requirements of DNV for the purpose of classifica-
to give a safety standard equivalent to that of the rules. tion, is to be made available. It is the client's responsibility to
ensure that such information is brought to the attention of
207 In accordance with 204, DNV may consider the use of DNV in a timely manner. Information may be made available
reliability methods as a means of documenting compliance to by submitting documents or by surveys performed at the cli-
class requirements; see DNV-OSS-121. ents premises, onboard or the premises of the client's sub-con-
tractors.
A 300 Basis for assignment of class
502 The documentation forming the basis for classification
301 Having assigned a specific class implies that DNV: is, at all times, to reflect the true conditions. Revisions of doc-
— has been satisfied that the object meets the rule require- uments are therefore to be submitted to DNV to the extent such
ments for the particular class revisions may influence decisions and requirements relating to
— will, through a system of surveys, verify that the require- class.
ments stipulated for retention of class are complied with. A 600 Disclosure of information
302 Prior to assigning class to an existing offshore object, it 601 DNV will not disclose any information received or re-
is in general to undergo all periodical surveys pertaining to the ports made in connection with classification to any others than
age and type of object. those having been given the right to receive information by

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legislation, court decision or by written permission by the supplier, owner, operator or other parties from any obligations
owner. or consequences of default whatsoever. In particular, compli-
The supply of information may take place electronically and ance with the rules does not imply acceptance or commission-
on a continual basis, e.g. by on-line access to DNV’s data- ing of an offshore object. This is the exclusive responsibility of
bases. the owner.
602 DNV will not disclose information which can be consid- Any document issued by DNV in relation to surveys per-
ered as the property of another party except when this party's formed reflects the condition of the object at the time of sur-
permission is given in writing. vey. It is the responsibility of the owner to maintain the
condition of the object as required by the rules between sur-
A 700 Limitation of DNV's responsibility veys.
701 The classification service is performed on the basic as- A 800 Vertical contract audits and audits by National
sumption that other parties involved (building yard, designers, Maritime Authorities
manufacturers, sub-contractors, owners, etc.) fulfil their indi-
vidual obligations. The classification service is not performed 801 For the purpose of conducting vertical audits performed
in substitution of other parties' role or obligations. Nothing by the audit team of IACS, and audits performed by the nation-
contained herein or in any certificate, report or document is- al maritime authorities of the flag state, access is to be provided
sued in connection with or pursuant to these rules, shall relieve to the object and/or to the premises of manufacturer or yard, as
any designer, engineer, builder, manufacturer, yard, seller, appropriate.

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SECTION 3
CLASSIFICATION SCOPE AND NOTATIONS

A. Scope of Classification B. Class Notations

A 100 General B 100 General
101 The rules and referred standards define acceptance crite- Classed objects will be given a class designation consisting of:
ria for design, construction, survey and testing of offshore
units and installations, their marine, machinery and utility in- — construction symbol
stallations, systems and equipment, applicable to the new- — main character of class
building and operational phase. — basic design notation
— service notation
A 200 Rule parts — system and special facility notations (as applicable)
— special feature notations (as applicable).
201 The present Offshore Service Specification states terms
and procedures for assigning and maintaining class for produc- B 200 Construction symbols
tion and storage units and installations, as well as listing the ap-
plicable technical reference documents stipulating technical 201 The symbol @ will be given to objects built under the
requirements for classification. These may be DNV Offshore supervision of DNV.
·
Standards, other DNV standards and internationally recog- 202 The symbol @ will be given to objects built under the
nised codes. supervision of a recognised classification society and later as-
signed class with DNV.
A 300 Rule particulars
301 These rules with reference standards stipulate require- B 300 Main character of class
ments in the following areas: 301 The notation 1A1 will be given to mobile offshore units
with hull and marine machinery and equipment found to be in
Hull / Main Structure compliance with the basic (common) requirements of the ap-
— strength plicable DNV Offshore Standards referred to in the rules.
— materials and welding 302 The notation OI will be given to non-selfpropelled off-
— corrosion protection shore installations intended for long term service at one off-
— passive fire protection
— weathertight and watertight integrity
shore location with main structure, utility and safety systems
— stability and floatability found to be in compliance with the basic (common) require-
— tank arrangement. ments of the applicable DNV Offshore Standards referred to in
the rules.
Marine, machinery and utility installations and equipment 303 For OI main class there may be cases where the client
System installations and equipment, including their related auxiliary wishes to limit the scope of classification to selected areas and
functions, with respect to strength and performance as applicable to items only. Such special class arrangements may be acceptable
the following functions: provided it can be demonstrated that areas and items not cov-
— power generation ered by classification have, or will be, designed, constructed
— propulsion (for 1A1 main class) and maintained to an appropriate recognised standard. The in-
— steering (for 1A1 main class) volvement by DNV will be specified in the class agreement
— fire and gas protection, detection and extinction and reflected in the class notations for the installation.
— drainage and bilge pumping
— ballasting B 400 Basic design notations
— anchoring and mooring
— hazardous area categorisation (if applicable). 401 The basic design notation indicates the type of structure.
The notations currently in use are given in Table B1.
Certain machinery installations, regardless of their contribution to
the main functions stated above:
— electric power plant
— gravity tanks or pressure vessels and associated piping systems
for:
— toxic fluids
— fluids with flash point below 100 °C
— fluids with temperatures above 220 °C
— boilers and steam piping systems
— pressure vessels and associated piping systems for com-
pressed gases where
pV≥150 kNm
p = design pressure in kN/m 2
V = pressure vessel volume in m3

— firing and combustion installations

— other installations stated in the rules.

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be given a corresponding class notation. Notations currently in

Table B1 Basic design notations use are given in Table B3.
Basic design notationDescription
Table B3 Additional system and special facility notations
Monohull ship and barge type units
Ship-shaped unit or or installations having displacement Notation Description
installation hulls with or without propulsion POSMOOR Passive position mooring system
machinery. POSMOOR TA Thruster assisted mooring system de-
Unit or installation dependant on pendent on manual remote thrust control
Column stabilised the buoyancy of widely spaced col- system
unit or installation umns for floatation and stability for POSMOOR Thruster assisted mooring system de-
all modes of operation. ATA pendent on automatic remote thrust con-
Unit or installation with hull of suf- trol system
ficient buoyancy for safe transport DYNPOS T A semi-automatic position keeping sys-
Self-elevating unit which is raised above sea surface on
or installation tem without redundancy
legs supported by the sea bed during DYNPOS AUTS An automatic position keeping system
operation. without redundancy
Floating structure having a relative- DYNPOS AUT An automatic position keeping system,
ly deep draught to obtain high heave with a remote thrust control back-up and
Deep- draught eigenperiod avoiding resonance re- a position reference back-up
installation sponses. A DDU can have single or
multi- vertical columns, with or DYNPOS AUTR An automatic position keeping system,
without moonpools. with redundancy in technical design
Tension-leg A buoyant installation connected to DYNPOS An automatic position keeping system,
installation a fixed foundation by pre-tensioned AUTRO with redundancy in technical design and
tendons. physical arrangement
PROD Hydrocarbon production plant
402 For types of objects not properly characterised by the
listed notations, the basic notations. DRILL Drilling plant
@ 1A1 Mobile Offshore Unit HELDK Helicopter deck structure
HELDK S Helicopter deck structure including safe-
@ OI Floating Offshore Installation ty aspect related to the unit
may be used. HELDK SH Helicopter deck structure including safe-
B 500 Service notations ty aspect related to the unit and to the
helicopter
501 Units or installations constructed according to DNV off-
CRANE Equipped with crane(s)
shore classification rules, arranged for a particular service and
found to be in accordance with the relevant requirements for DEICE or Unit equipped with de-icing or anti-icing
such service, will be given a corresponding service notation. DEICE/C systems
502 Service notations currently in use are defined in Table E0 Unit equipped for unattended machinery
B2. space
ECO Unit equipped for operation of machin-
Table B2 Service notations ery from centralised control station
Notation Description F-A Additional fire protection of accommo-
Production Unit or installation with production of hy- dation space
drocarbons as a main function F-M Additional fire protection of machinery
Storage Unit or installation with storage of hydro- space
carbons as a main function F-AM Additional fire protection of accommo-
dation and machinery space
503 The service notations in Table B2 shall be considered
mandatory for the relevant types of units or installations. ICS Unit equipped with integrated computer
system
504 Classification services related to LNG/LPG production HMON-1 Provided with basic hull monitoring sys-
and storage are presented in separate rules, DNV-OSS-103. tem
B 600 System and special facility notations HMON-2 Provided with comprehensive hull mon-
itoring incorporating measurement of
601 Units or installations having special facilities, systems
or equipment found to satisfy specified class requirements will environmental conditions
ICE-L Strengthened for ice condition operation
SBM Unit with implemented management
system.
B 700 Special feature notations
701 Special feature notations provide information regarding
special design assumptions, arrangements or equipment which
are not covered by other class notations.

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702 Special feature notations currently in use are listed in 902 Country code notations currently in use, are listed in Ta-
Table B4. ble B5.

Table B4 Special feature notations Table B5 Notations for shelf state verification
Notation Description Basic design notation Description
SUB Column-stabilised unit strengthened for Production Unit or
operation when resting on sea bed Installation (N)
Storage Unit or In- Verified for compliance with
B 800 Limitations of class Norwegian shelf requirements ac-
stallation (N)
801 When, under A 303, the client for an OI classed installa- cording to DNV-OSS-201.
POSMOOR (N)
tion wishes to limit the scope of classification to selected areas
and items only, the parts of the installation which are covered PROD (N)
by classification will be indicated in the classification certifi- Production Unit or Verified for compliance with UK
cate. The purpose of the notation Limitation of class is to in- Installation (UKVS) shelf requirements according to
dicate such limitations, if applicable. DNV-OSS-202.
Example: Production Unit or Verified for compliance with US
Installation (US) MMS requirements according to
— Structure: Classification is limited to cover main struc- 30 CFR 250.
ture.
903 For further information on procedures and scope of ver-
B 900 Compliance with shelf state legislation ification for shelf requirements, see DNV Offshore Service
901 When DNV is requested to carry out verification in ac- Specifications for shelf state compliance services listed in Ta-
cordance with shelf state regulations for the complete unit or ble B5.
parts of the unit , an additional notation may be assigned to the
relevant class designations, consisting of the relevant country B 1000 Combination of notations
code and the issue of shelf regulations used as basis for verifi- 1001 Class notations shall be combined as follows:
cation in brackets, e.g. @1A1 <basic design notation> <service notation>
— PROD (N) Unit
<special facility notations> <special feature nota-
tions>
Example:
@1A1 Column-stabilised Production Unit
POSMOOR SUB

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SECTION 4
CLASSIFICATION PROCEDURE

A. Assignment of Class A 600 Requirements for calibration of equipment

601 Measuring and test equipment used in services by man-
A 100 Request for classification ufacturers, builders, repairers or owners, where the results may
101 A request for classification shall be submitted in writing form the basis for the surveyor's decisions, shall have a docu-
by the client. mented calibration status.
A 200 Requirements for workshops and yards A 700 Document approval
201 Builders shall operate a quality management system ap- 701 The builder or manufacturer shall make available to
plicable to the scope of their work. The system shall be docu- DNV before the production commences:
mented and contain descriptions and procedures for quality
critical aspects. — documentation required for approval
— corresponding technical descriptions, calculations and da-
202 Builders unknown to DNV shall demonstrate their capa- ta, including material specifications
bility to carry out fabrication of adequate quality in accordance
with the rules before construction is started. as specified by the rules, and according to documentation lists
203 Builders shall maintain a traceable record of non-con- supplied by DNV upon receipt of class request.
formities and corrective actions and make this available to Any documentation submitted for re-approval shall be special-
DNV on request. ly marked to identify the revised parts.
Guidance note: The builder, with which DNV has the classification contract, is
Builders are encouraged to obtain ISO 9000 quality system cer- responsible for co-ordinating that documentation is submitted,
tification through DNV accredited quality system certification and for distributing any approval comments that may have
services. been given.
---e-n-d---of---G-u-i-d-a-n-c-e---n-o-t-e--- 702 When an object, which is not built under supervision of
DNV, is to be classed, the information required in 701 shall in
204 Welding of important structures, machinery installations general to be submitted for approval. The extent of documen-
and equipment shall be carried out by approved welders, with tation approval for an object which is classed, or previously
approved welding consumables and at welding shops accepted has been classed with another recognised classification socie-
by DNV. During fabrication and construction work, DNV sur- ty, will be decided in each case.
veyors shall have safe access to the works at all reasonable
times, insofar as the work affects classification. The client 703 Documentation which have been found to comply with
shall ensure, through contracts with the parties concerned or rule requirements will be given an «approved» status. Condi-
otherwise, that such access is possible, and that DNV is noti- tions and limitations of the approval will be stated as agreed in
fied as to when and where the surveyor's attendance is needed. the classification contract.
704 The approval may be revoked at any time if subsequent
A 300 Information about subcontractors and suppliers information indicates that the design solution was contrary to
of products the rules requirements or intentions.
301 The following documentation from the builder (work- 705 For type approved products, where the basis for approv-
shop and yard) and from subcontractors shall be submitted to al is the rules of DNV, documentation does not need to be sub-
DNV at the start of a classification project: mitted for approval for each object unless otherwise stated as a
condition on the type approval certificate.
— list of subcontractors to the building yard
— list of suppliers of materials and components, including A 800 Survey
subcontractors if applicable. 801 When a unit or installation is built under the supervision
A 400 Requirements for manufacturers of DNV, the following will be verified:
401 Manufacturers of materials, components and equipment — that the construction and dimensions comply with the rule
for main class shall be approved according to criteria estab- requirements and the approved documentation, and that
lished by DNV, as applicable. the required materials are used
— that the materials, components and equipment have been
402 Any required quality control of materials, components
certified in accordance with the rules
and equipment, shall be traceable and documented in writing.
— that the work is carried out in compliance with the rules
Further, quality control is to be carried out by qualified person-
nel at facilities and with equipment suitable for that control. and with normal good practice. IACS "Shipbuilding and
Repair Quality Standard - Part A" is regarded as an exam-
A 500 Requirements for suppliers of services ple of a standard regarding hull structures describing such
normal good practice
501 Firms providing services on behalf of the owner, such as — that satisfactory tests are carried out to the extent and in the
measurements, tests and maintenance of safety systems and manner prescribed by the rules.
equipment, where the results may form the basis for the sur-
veyor's decisions, shall be approved by DNV. Supervision will be carried out at the building yard and/or the
Where surveyors use such services in making decisions affect- sub-suppliers at the discretion of DNV, which also decides the
ing statutory certifications, the suppliers are subject to approv- extent and method of control.
al by DNV in cases where DNV is authorised by the relevant 802 The verification method applied by DNV at the building
administration to do so. For such services DNV may accept ap- yard or at the manufacturers will be based on a combination of
provals done by the administration, or duly authorised organi- audits of an accepted quality system and visual inspections and
sations acting on behalf of the administration. tests.

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803 When an object which has not been built under the su- — that tests are made on samples taken from the certified
pervision of DNV is to be classified, DNV will carry out sur- product itself
veys to confirm: — that tests are witnessed and signed by a qualified de-
partment of the manufacturers.
— that the design and dimensions comply with the approved
documentation 3) Test Report (TR):
— that the materials, components and equipment are in ac-
cordance with the rules A document signed by the manufacturer stating:
— that the workmanship is in compliance with the rules and — conformity with rules/standard requirements
with normal good practice. — that tests are carried out on samples from the current
Functional tests will be carried out as deemed necessary. production.
804 For objects built under the supervision of another recog- The applicable rules or standards will specify which of the
nised society the requirements of 803 will normally be consid- above mentioned documentation will be required.
ered as complied with for the main class. 1003 Where the rules require Works Certificate (W) or Test
805 When an existing object is to be classified, it is in gener- Report (TR), the surveyor may at any time require tests to be
al to undergo all periodical surveys pertaining to the age and carried out in his presence and/or check elements of the quality
type of object. objects previously classed by a recognised soci- control in operation.
ety will, as a minimum, be subject to annual survey, with spe- 1004 For identification and traceability, certified products
cial emphasis on general condition including thickness shall be stamped in accordance with the marking given in the
measurements for objects of age exceeding 10 years. In addi- product certificate and as specified by the applicable rules or
tion, any periodical surveys due with the previous society shall standards.
be carried out. If the age of the object exceeds 20 years, it is to
undergo a renewal survey irrespective of when this is due with 1005 To ensure an efficient, cost effective and correct certi-
the previous society. fication process, a general certification agreement is normally
to be established with manufacturers delivering NV certified
A 900 Functional testing products.
901 A test programme shall be worked out by the builder. The general certification agreement may be part of a Manufac-
The programme shall specify systems, components and equip- turing Survey Arrangement (MSA).
ment to be tested and testing procedure. The programme shall
include sea trials with machinery and equipment installed (as The general certification agreement shall include information
applicable). on the procedures for design and production assessment and on
transfer of information and experience between the manufac-
902 The tests shall give evidence of satisfactory operation in turer and DNV.
accordance with the rules. When testing the control and safety
equipment, failure modes shall be simulated as realistically as A 1100 Manufacturing survey arrangement
possible. 1101 When the procedures and processes of a building yard's
903 Unless otherwise agreed, the testing required by the or a manufacturer's quality system meet the quality, safety and
rules shall be carried out in the presence of the surveyor. environmental standard of the rules, a Manufacturing Survey
Data shall be recorded to the extent considered necessary by Arrangement (MSA) may be established with the yard or the
the surveyor. manufacturer as an alternative to the verification and produc-
tion assessment described in the applicable rules.
A 1000 Certification of materials, components and equip- 1102 The agreed MSA shall be described in a document stat-
ment ing the requirements, scope, acceptance criteria, documenta-
1001 Product certification is required as specified by the tion and the roles of DNV and the yard or manufacturer in
rules. This is in order to ensure that materials, components, connection with the production assessment.
equipment and systems used in classed objects conform to the
rules and referenced standards. A 1200 Type approval
The product certification is a conformity assessment normally 1201 Type approval is a procedure for design assessment.
including both design and production assessment. Type approval can be applied to a:
The production assessment includes inspection and testing — product
during production and/or of the final product. — group of products
1002 Product certification shall be documented by the fol- — system.
lowing types of documents:
This procedure should normally be used for design assessment
1) DNV Product Certificate (NV): of standard designs.
A document signed by a DNV surveyor stating: 1202 The type approval procedure will normally consist of
the following elements:
— conformity with rules/standard requirements
— that tests are carried out on the certified product itself — design approval
— that tests are made on samples taken from the certified — type testing
product itself — issuance of type approval certificate.
— that tests are performed in presence of the surveyor or
in accordance with special agreements. The type approval procedure used by DNV is described in Cer-
tification Note No. 1.2.
2) Works Certificate (W):
A 1300 Acceptance of control by national authorities
A document signed by the manufacturer stating:
1301 In cases where the administration of a flag state re-
— conformity with rules or standard requirements views plans, carries out type approval, and surveys the object
— that tests are carried out on the certified product itself and/or its components and equipment in accordance with the

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rules requirements, consideration will be given to the accept- ing administrative information pertinent to the relations
ance of this control as basis for the assignment of class. with DNV
— subject the object to prescribed periodical and renewal sur-
A 1400 Certificate of interim class veys, surveys of damage, repairs, conversions and altera-
1401 When the surveyor is of the opinion that the require- tions
ments corresponding to the class in question have been met, he — subject the object to unscheduled surveys when deemed
will document the completion of the building supervision by necessary by DNV
issuing the certificate of interim class, which is valid until the — carry out Conditions of Class specified by DNV in accord-
administration of DNV has confirmed the class and issued the ance with the rules within the given time limit
classification certificate. — pay all due fees and expenses.
1402 At the discretion of the surveyor the building supervi- 102 It is the duty of the owner to request surveys from DNV
sion may be considered to be completed with some minor and to provide the assistance and safe access required to the ex-
items unverified, provided Conditions of Class are issued to tent necessary for completion of the surveys in accordance
the effect that the remaining work, surveys or other measures with the rules.
are to be completed within a specified time. At the same time
the surveyor will document the completion of the newbuilding 103 It is a prerequisite for retention of class that:
supervision by issuing the certificate of interim class as indi-
cated in 1401. — the statutory certificates (as applicable) are valid at all
times
1403 In case of classification of an existing object not built — the surveys prescribed in the conventions are carried out
under the supervision of DNV, or classification of an existing within the time frames prescribed
object previously classed by DNV, the surveyor will issue the — the certificates are issued by DNV when so authorised or
certificate of interim class when he is satisfied that the applica- else by the flag administration itself, except for the Safety
ble requirements have been met. Radio Certificate where DNV may accept the certificate
A 1500 Classification certificate issuance by any organisation authorised by the flag admin-
istration.
1501 When the administration of DNV has examined the
surveyor's report and is satisfied that the requirements have Guidance note:
been met, class will be assigned and a classification certificate In case of dually classed objects, DNV may accept statutory cer-
will be issued. tification by the 'dual' class society, upon agreement.
Provided the requirements for maintenance of class will be ---e-n-d---of---G-u-i-d-a-n-c-e---n-o-t-e---
complied with, and unless the class has been withdrawn in
writing at an earlier stage, the classification certificate will be 104 In co-operation with port states or shelf authorities, a
valid for 5 years. surveyor will attend on board a classed object when so request-
ed by a port state or shelf authority, in order to assist in the rec-
A 1600 Appendix to the classification certificate tification of reported deficiencies or other discrepancies
1601 An appendix to the classification certificate will be is- related to classification.
sued stating assumptions for the assignment of class and con- Prior to attendance on board, the surveyor will inform the own-
ditions regarding the use of the object, which were established er or owner's representative. Where appropriate, the object's
or assumed at the time of assignment of class. flag state will be notified of such attendance and survey.
A 1700 Entry in the Register B 200 Periodical and renewal surveys
1701 When an offshore object has been assigned class, its 201 A object is to be subjected to surveys with frequency and
main particulars and details of class will be entered in the Reg- extent stipulated in the rules.
ister. In addition to the class notations, an appropriate type de-
scriptive note may be entered in the Register. Surveys carried out by national authorities of the flag state may
be accepted as basis for the retention of the class.
1702 For objects built under the supervision of DNV, the
class is entered with a statement of the year and month from B 300 Survey of damage
which the periodical surveys will be dated. For other objects a
301 If the hull, machinery installations or equipment covered
notation is made of the year and month of completion of the by classification sustain damage of such extent that it may be
survey mentioned in 805.
presumed to lead to a Condition of Class, DNV shall be in-
1703 If the object is not immediately commissioned upon formed without delay. The object shall be surveyed as consid-
completion of the building supervision, the object is subject to ered necessary by DNV for ascertaining the amount of
a condition survey at the time when it enters service. Provided damage.
the result of this survey is in all respects satisfactory, subse-
quent periodical surveys will date from the time of the condi- B 400 Repairs
tion survey. 401 When hull, machinery installations or equipment which
are covered by classification are to be subjected to repairs of
any significance, the work shall be carried out under supervi-
sion of the surveyor, according to the rules, and with normal
B. Retention of Class good practice.
B 100 General Guidance note:
101 In order to retain class, the owner shall: IACS "Shipbuilding and Repair Quality Standard - Part B" is re-
garded as an example of a standard regarding hull structures de-
— submit complete and correct information on the object and scribing such normal good practice.
its use, which would be of significance to DNV for assess- ---e-n-d---of---G-u-i-d-a-n-c-e---n-o-t-e---
ment of the condition of the object in relation to the rules
and referred standards 402 If repairs stipulated in 401 are agreed carried out without
— submit complete and correct information on the ownership the attendance of a surveyor, a repair plan shall be approved by
and management of the object, addresses and correspond- DNV in advance.

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Repairs will only be accepted to an extent and by methods damage has been sustained or is imminent, a condition of class
which at any time do not seriously affect the main functions of will be issued to this effect.
the object and its watertight and structural integrity. 803 Conditions of class and memoranda are defined as fol-
In cases where repairs are carried out without attendance of a lows:
surveyor, documentation with respect to quality of materials
used, and the qualification of personnel having carried out the — Conditions of class to be carried out, abbreviated CC, are
repairs, shall be available when the surveyor is called for ac- requirements to the effect that specified operations (e.g.
ceptance. repairs, adjustments, reinforcements or surveys) shall be
carried out within a specified time limit (if necessary im-
B 500 Procedures for maintenance mediately).
— Memoranda for owners, abbreviated MO, are information
501 When referring to maintenance procedures in the rules, to the owners, and may be additional to the class related in-
these are normally meant to be procedures recommended by formation contained in the appendix to the classification
the supplier of the relevant equipment or systems or to other certificate, exemptions from rules requirements, minor
applicable recognised standards for the equipment or system in damage considered of no importance to the ship's safety,
question. etc. Memoranda for owners will not require repairs or sur-
B 600 Conversions and alterations veys to be carried out.
Guidance note:
601 If hull, machinery installations, equipment or systems
covered by classification are to be converted or altered, the Conditions covering requirements outside the scope of classifica-
tion issued by, or on behalf of, National Authorities, will be ab-
changes shall be documented and approved by DNV in ad- breviated CA.
vance.
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602 Alterations to hull, machinery and equipment made pos-
sible by amendments of the applicable rules may be undertak- 804 CC and MO are sent in writing to the owners. CC for
en provided the general safety and performance standard immediate fulfilment of given conditions can be made verbal-
required for retention of class will be maintained. ly, provided the representative of the owners accepts the CC
603 The conversion or the alteration shall take place under and the surveyor ensures that the CC has been carried out be-
the surveyor's supervision in the same manner as for new con- fore the object is put in operation.
structions. 805 DNV may at any time alter a CC or MO if this is con-
604 Units or installations which undergo conversions or al- sidered necessary.
terations shall satisfy the following: 806 A written CC or MO will be deleted when by survey or
other means DNV has established that the requirements have
— comply with all requirements applicable when the unit or been fulfilled. A verbal CC is revoked when a subsequent sur-
installation was first built vey proves that the repair is satisfactory.
— repairs, alterations and modifications of a major character
and related outfitting shall meet the requirements in force B 900 Survey reports and survey status
at the time of conversion as far as DNV deems reasonable 901 The surveyor will prepare and submit to the owner re-
and practicable. ports on all surveys which have been carried out and issue CC
605 By modifications of a major character is to be under- and MO, when relevant.
stood major conversions defined as a conversion of an existing 902 DNV will make available survey and certificate status
object: reports, to owners, via the DNV Internet website. It is the own-
ers´ responsibility to obtain this information from the DNV In-
— which substantially alters the dimensions or carrying ca- ternet website. Survey and certificate status reports, on paper,
pacity of the unit or installation will be distributed by special request, only.
— which changes the service type of the unit or installation
— the intent of which in the opinion of DNV is substantially
to prolong its life.
C. Validity and Issuance of the Classification
606 Repairs, alterations and modifications shall not impair Certificate
the safety standard of the unit or installation.
C 100 Validity of the certificate
B 700 Change of ownership
101 When the renewal surveys for hull, machinery installa-
701 An object retains class when transferred to another own- tions and equipment have been completed, the validity of the
er. In the case of such transfer the previous owner shall give classification certificate will be extended by the attending sur-
DNV a written notice immediately. Until this has been done, veyor.
communication with binding effect will be sent to the previous
owner. 102 When the administration of DNV has examined the sur-
veyor's report and is satisfied that the applicable requirements
B 800 Conditions of class and memoranda have been met, the retention of class will be confirmed by the
issuance of a new classification certificate.
801 If it is found that classification requirements are not sat-
isfied, DNV will issue a condition of class on any improve- 103 The validity of the classification certificate given in 102
ments, new surveys or other measures found necessary in order will be 5 years, provided that the annual and intermediate sur-
to retain the class, regardless of whether the matter referred to veys are carried out at intervals and within the time windows
has previously been approved. required by the rules.
Conditions of class constitute requests by DNV in order to en- C 200 Issuance of certificate
sure compliance with the rules. They are not to be considered 201 For renewal surveys completed within 3 months before
as advice. the expiry date of the existing certificate, the new certificate
802 If DNV deems it necessary to have technical measure- will be valid to a date not exceeding 5 years from the expiry
ments or other examinations carried out to ascertain whether date of the existing certificate.

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202 For renewal surveys completed after the expiry date of — notify the proper authorities in the country where the ob-
the existing certificate, the new certificate will be valid to a ject is registered
date not exceeding 5 years from the expiry date of the existing — make an entry to this effect in the first issue of the DNV
certificate. Register.
203 For renewal surveys completed more than 3 months be- D 300 Withdrawal of class
fore the expiry date of the existing certificate, the new certifi-
cate will be valid to a date not exceeding 5 years from the 301 The class will be withdrawn at the owner's request.
completion date of the renewal survey. 302 If the outstanding surveys specified in 201 and 202 or re-
204 In cases where postponement has been granted, the new quired repairs as given in 203 are not carried out within a spec-
certificate will be valid to a date not exceeding 5 years from the ified time after the class suspension, DNV may decide to
expiry date of the existing certificate before postponement was withdraw class.
granted. 303 If a unit or installation proceeds to sea without having
205 In cases where the renewal surveys are carried out con- rectified a condition of class which was required to be dealt
currently with major conversions and/or alterations requiring a with before leaving port, the class will be withdrawn with im-
long conversion time, the validity of the new certificate will mediate effect.
normally be 5 years from the date of the completion and/or al- 304 If the outstanding debt owed to DNV is not paid within
teration. a fixed date, DNV may withdraw class with one month's writ-
ten notice. This also applies when the obligation to pay rests
with a yard or with previous owners. In special cases a shorter
notice may be given.
D. Suspension and Withdrawal of Class 305 Where a withdrawal of class has come into effect DNV
will:
D 100 General
101 DNV may suspend or withdraw class in cases where the — notify the owner in writing
assumptions as the basis for classification, or the provisions for — notify the proper authorities in the country where the ob-
retention of class, have been violated. ject is registered
— make an entry to this effect in the first issue of the DNV
102 The decision to suspend or withdraw class is made by Register.
the administration of DNV. However, in cases of automatic
suspension, no individual decision is made. Suspension or D 400 Reclassification
withdrawal of class may take effect immediately or after a 401 If the outstanding surveys leading to class suspension or
specified period of time. required repairs are carried out within a specified time, the
103 If the owner's default only affects conditions related to class will be reinstated and the existing classification certifi-
special notations, the suspension or withdrawal may be limited cate retains its validity.
to these class notations only. 402 In all other cases than that given in 401, and if the cir-
cumstances leading to withdrawal of class no longer exist,
D 200 Suspension of class class may only be reinstated based upon a written request from
201 If the renewal surveys for hull, machinery installations the owner. The survey extent will in such instances be depend-
and equipment related to main character of class are not carried ent upon the classification status at the time of suspension or
out before the expiry date of the classification certificate, and withdrawal.
if no postponement has been granted, the class will be automat- 403 When the surveyor is satisfied that the applicable re-
ically suspended with immediate effect unless the surveys are quirements given in 402 have been met, he will issue a certifi-
under completion. cate of interim class which will remain valid until the
202 If the annual or intermediate surveys are not carried out administration of DNV has confirmed the class and issued the
within 3 months from the anniversary date of the classification classification certificate.
certificate the class is automatically suspended with immediate 404 When the class is reinstated, DNV will confirm the rein-
effect. statement in writing to the owners and to the authorities in the
203 In addition to the conditions laid down in 201 and 202, country where the object is registered and make the informa-
main class or additional class notations may also be suspended tion available to any third party upon request.
with immediate effect by the administration of DNV in cases
where repair of deficiencies have not been dealt with in an ap-
propriate manner within the time limits given by the surveyor.
E. Appeals
204 DNV may further decide to suspend class if the object
cannot be submitted to the required surveys; for instance due E 100 Decisions taken by DNV
to a major casualty, or other force majeure cases. 101 The client may request that a decision by DNV is to be
205 Where a suspension of class has come into effect DNV taken up for reconsideration by one or more surveyors special-
will: ly appointed. The expenses incurred are to be paid by the party
making the appeal. If the earlier decision is revoked, the ex-
— notify the owner in writing penses will be covered by DNV.

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SECTION 5
LEGAL PROVISIONS

A. Liability and Jurisdiction employees, agents and any other acting on behalf of Det Nor-
ske Veritas.
A 100 Limited liability
101 If any person suffers loss or damage which is proved to A 200 Governing law
have been caused by any negligent act or omission of DNV, 201 These rules, the classification of the object and the rela-
then DNV shall pay compensation to such person for his tionship between DNV and other parties shall be governed by
proved direct loss or damage. However, the compensation Norwegian law.
shall not exceed an amount equal to ten times the fee charged
for the service in question, provided that the maximum com- A 300 Venue
pensation shall never exceed USD 2 million. 301 Any dispute arising in relation to or as a consequence of
In this provision "DNV " shall mean the Foundation Det Nor- these rules shall only be resolved by the courts of Norway, the
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DNV-OSS-102

RULES FOR CLASSIFICATION OF FLOATING

PRODUCTION AND STORAGE UNITS/INSTALLATIONS

CHAPTER 2

DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION PROVISIONS

CONTENTS PAGE
Sec. 1 Design and Construction Requirements for 1OI MOU Main Class......................................... 25
Sec. 2 Design and Construction Requirements for 1OI Floating Offshore Installation Main Class .. 30
Sec. 3 Supplementary Requirements for Service Notation ‘Production Unit or Installation’ ............ 35
Sec. 4 Supplementary Requirements for Service Notation ‘Storage Unit/Installation’...................... 37
Sec. 5 Design and Construction Requirements for System and Special Facility Notations ............... 39
Sec. 6 Supplementary Requirements for Service Notation Accommodation Unit ............................. 45
Sec. 7 Supplementary Requirements for Service Notation Crane Unit .............................................. 47

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SECTION 1
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS FOR 1A1 MOU MAIN
CLASS

A. General DNV may accept alternative solutions found to represent an

overall safety level equivalent to that stated in the requirements
A 100 Introduction of this document or the referred standards.
101 This section identifies design and construction require- A 400 Documentation
ments common to all types of mobile offshore units. Units
complying with these requirements will be assigned a main 401 Documentation required for review and approval is giv-
character of class @ 1A1 followed by a description of the ba- en by DNV-RP-A201 and DNV-RP-A202.
sic design concept of the unit, e.g. Column Stabilised Unit. 402 For assignment of main class 1A1, documents marked
102 The following discipline areas are covered within main with class notation code 1A1 in DNV-RP-A202 shall be sub-
class: mitted.
403 Detail document requirements for the individual techni-
— safety principles and arrangement cal discipline areas are given in the relevant sub-sections.
— materials
— hull design and fabrication
— emergency/temporary mooring and towing
— stability, watertight and weathertight integrity B. Safety Principles and Arrangement
— marine and machinery systems and equipment
— electrical systems and equipment B 100 General
— instrumentation systems 101 Safety principles and arrangement include the following
— fire protection. discipline areas:
103 Systems and structures will be certified or classified — design principles, including generic accidental loads
based on the following main activities: — arrangement; including segregation of areas and location
of plants and equipment
— design approval — escape and evacuation.
— certification of materials and components
— survey during construction and installation B 200 Design principles
— survey during commissioning and start-up. 201 The requirements given in DNV-OS-A101, Sec.1 and
Further description of activity procedures are given in Ch.1 Sec.2 , shall be complied with.
Sec.4. B 300 Arrangement
104 The requirements of this section are given as: 301 Arrangement of the unit shall be in accordance with the
— references to standards, codes and rules containing techni- requirements of DNV-OS-A101, Sec.3.
cal requirements which shall be complied with for assign- B 400 Escape and evacuation
ment of main class
— documentation requirements for classification 401 Escape and evacuation shall be in accordance with
— supplementary requirements which shall be applied in DNV-OS-A101, Sec.6.
conjunction with the technical reference documents for as-
signment of class B 500 Documentation requirements
— requirements for certification of materials and compo- 501 Documents listed in DNV-RP-A202 marked with class
nents. notation 1A1 under the following CIBS (Classification Infor-
mation Breakdown Structure) codes shall be submitted for re-
A 200 Technical reference documents view:
201 Technical requirements are given by reference to select- — 20 Hull and structure general
ed: — 210 Compartments
— DNV offshore standards — 301 Engine room
— DNV recommended practices — 350 Accommodation general
— other DNV rules and standards — 380 Safety general
— 386 Means of escape
— internationally recognised codes and standards.
— 388 Evacuation and life-saving.
202 The technical reference documents which shall be ap-
plied are given in the following sub-sections and summarised
in Table L1.
C. Materials
A 300 General assumptions
C 100 Technical requirements
301 Any deviations, exceptions and modifications to the de-
sign codes and standards given as reference documents shall be 101 Materials for:
documented and approved by DNV. — rolled steel for structural applications, boilers and pressure
302 Where referred codes and standards call for the extent of vessels
inspections and tests to be agreed between contractor, manu- — steel tubes, pipes and fittings
facturer and client, the resulting extent is to be agreed with — steel forgings
DNV. — steel castings

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— aluminium alloys E 300 Supplementary classification requirements

shall comply with the requirements given by DNV-OS-B101 301 Classification procedures specifically related to fabrica-
unless otherwise stated in the relevant technical reference doc- tion and testing of offshore structures are given in DNV-OS-
uments. C401, Ch.3.

C 200 Supplementary classification requirements

201 Certification requirements to materials are given in F. Stability and watertight/weathertight
DNV-OS-B101, Ch.3.
integrity
F 100 Technical requirements
D. Structural Design 101 Requirements to:
D 100 Technical requirements — intact and damaged stability
101 Structural design shall comply with the following design — watertight integrity
codes depending on hull shape and applied design methodolo- — freeboard
gy. — weathertight closing appliances.
102 Ship-shaped structures shall comply with DNV-OS- shall be in accordance with DNV-OS-C301.
C102.
103 Column-stabilised structures shall comply with DNV- F 200 Documentation requirements
OS-C103 when applying the LRFD methodology. 201 Documents listed in DNV-RP-A202 marked with class
Alternatively the design shall comply with DNV-OS-C201 notation 1A1 under the following CIBS codes shall be submit-
when applying the WSD methodology. ted for review:
104 Self-elevating structures shall comply with DNV-OS- — 26 Opening and closing appliances
C104 when applying the LRFD methodology. — 28 Stability and loadline.
Alternatively the design shall comply with DNV-OS-C201
when applying the WSD methodology.
105 Tension-leg structures shall comply with DNV-OS- G. Mooring and Towing
C105 when applying the LRFD methodology.
Alternatively the design shall comply with DNV-OS-C201 G 100 General
when applying the WSD methodology. 101 Depending on type of unit, main class stipulates require-
106 Deep-draught structures shall comply with DNV-OS- ments to:
C106 when applying the LRFD methodology.
— temporary mooring
Alternatively the design shall comply with DNV-OS-C201
when applying the WSD methodology. — emergency mooring
— towing.
D 200 Documentation requirements
102 For units with the additional class notation POS-
201 Documents listed in DNV-RP-A202 marked with class MOOR, the requirements for emergency and temporary moor-
notation 1A1 under the following CIBS codes shall be submit- ing are normally covered within this notation.
ted for review:
103 For units with the additional class notation DYNPOS,
— 221 Ship structural design the requirements for emergency and temporary mooring given
— 222 Column stabilised unit structural design below shall be complied with.
— 223 Self-elevating unit structural design 104 If required by flag administrations, DNV can perform
— 224 Tension-leg unit structural design certification of the complete mooring equipment according to
— 225 Deep-draught unit structural design. the POSMOOR notation or the relevant national regulations.
G 200 Ship-shaped units
E. Fabrication and Testing of Offshore Struc- 201 Ship-shaped units shall have an arrangement for tempo-
rary mooring complying with Rules for Classification of Ships,
tures Pt.3 Ch.3, Sec.2.
E 100 Technical requirements 202 Equipment for drilling barges will be considered in each
101 Requirements to: case.

— welding procedures and qualification of welders G 300 Column-stabilised units

— fabrication and tolerances 301 Column-stabilised units shall have an arrangement for
— testing temporary and emergency mooring complying with DNV-OS-
— corrosion protection systems E301, Ch.3.
shall be in accordance sith DNV-OS-C401. G 400 Self-elevating, tension-leg and deep draught units
E 200 Documentation requirements 401 Self-elevating, tension-leg and deep-draugt units are not
required to have temporary or emergency mooring.
201 Documentation listed in DNV-RP-A202 marked with
class notation 1A1 under the following CIBS codes shall be G 500 Towing
submitted for review:
501 All type of units shall have arrangement and devices for
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G 600 Documentation requirements — system design

601 Documents listed in DNV-RP-A202 marked with class — switchgear and control gear assemblies
notation 1A1 under the following CIBS codes shall be submit- — rotating machinery
ted for review: — static converters
— cables
— 241 Anchoring — miscellaneous equipment
— 242 Mooring — installation and testing
— 243 Towing. — AC supply systems
— electric propulsion
G 700 Supplementary classification requirements
701 Classification procedures specifically related to moor- and shall be designed, manufactured, tested and installed in ac-
ing and towing are given in DNV-OS-E301, Ch.3. cordance with DNV-OS-D201.
702 Certification requirements for equipment are given in I 200 Documentation requirements
DNV-OS-E301, Ch.3.
201 Documents listed in DNV-RP-A202 marked with class
notation 1A1 under the following CIBS codes shall be submit-
ted for review:
H. Marine and Machinery Systems and Equip- — 33 Electrical power.
ment
I 300 Supplementary classification requirements
H 100 Technical requirements
301 Classification procedures specifically related to electri-
101 Requirements for marine and machinery systems and cal systems and equipment are given in DNV-OS-D201, Ch.3.
equipment include:
302 Certification requirements for equipment are given in
— general piping design, fabrication and testing DNV-OS-D201, Ch.3.
— pumps, valves and pipe connections
— ballast, bilge and drainage systems
— air, overflow and sounding pipes
— cooling, feed water and condensation systems J. Instrumentation and Telecommunication
— lubricating oil, fuel oil and thermal oil systems Systems
— hydraulic, steam and pneumatic systems
— heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems J 100 Technical requirements
— propulsion and auxiliary machinery including thrusters 101 Instrumentation and telecommunication systems and
— boilers, pressure vessels and incinerators equipment include:
— anchoring and mooring equipment
— steering, jacking gear and turret machinery — design principles and system design
— computer based systems
and shall be designed, manufactured, tested and installed in ac- — component design and installation
cordance with DNV-OS-D101. — environmental conditions
Guidance note: — user interface
Recognised codes and standards which can be applied for piping
and equipment are listed in DNV-OS-D101. and shall be designed, manufactured, tested and installed in ac-
cordance with DNV-OS-D202.
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J 200 Documentation requirements
H 200 Documentation requirements 201 Documents listed in DNV-RP-A202 marked with class
201 Documents listed in DNV-RP-A202 marked with class notation 1A1 under the following CIBS codes shall be submit-
notation 1A1 under the following CIBS codes shall be submit- ted for review:
ted for review:
— 37 Navigation, communication, integrated and special
— 24 Anchoring, mooring and towing control
— 30 Machinery, marine systems and safety, general
— 31 Propulsion J 300 Supplementary classification requirements
— 32 Steering 301 Classification procedures specifically related to instru-
— 34 Machinery systems mentation and telecommunication systems are given in DNV-
— 36 Marine systems. OS-D202, Ch.3.
H 300 Supplementary classification requirements Certification requirements for equipment are given in DNV-
OS-D202, Ch.3.
301 Classification procedures specifically related to marine
and machinery systems and equipment are given in DNV-OS-
D101, Ch.3.
302 Certification requirements for equipment are given in K. Fire protection
DNV-OS-D101, Ch.3.
K 100 Technical requirements
101 Fire protection include:
I. Electrical Systems and Equipment — passive fire protection
— active fire protection
I 100 Technical requirements — fire fighting systems
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and shall be designed, manufactured, tested and installed in ac- K 300 Supplementary classification requirements
cordance with DNV-OS-D301, Sec.1 to 6. 301 Classification procedures specifically related to fire pro-
K 200 Documentation requirements tection are given in DNV-OS-D301, Ch.3.
201 Documents listed in DNV-RP-A202 marked with class 302 Certification requirements for equipment are given in
notation 1A1 under the following CIBS codes shall be submit- DNV-OS-D301, Ch.3.
ted for review:
— 380 Vessel safety general
— 381 Fire and explosion prevention L. Summary of technical reference standards
— 382 Fire resistance
— 383 Fire detection and alarm L 100
— 385 Fire fighting. 101 Technical standards which shall be applied for assign-
ment of main character of class for mobile offshore units are
summarised in Table L1.

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Table L1 Technical reference standards for main character of class (1A1 MOU)
Technical item Reference standards Applicable parts or comments

SAFETY PRINCIPLES AND ARRANGEMENT

Design principles Sec.1: General
DNV-OS-A101 Sec.2: Design Principles and Assessment
Arrangement DNV-OS-A101 Sec.3:Arrangement
Escape and Evacuation DNV-OS-A101 Sec.6: Escape and evacuation

MATERIALS
Metallic materials DNV-OS-B101

STRUCTURAL DESIGN (select type as appropriate)

Ship type structure DNV-OS-C102
DNV-OS-C103 LRFD methodology
Column stabilised type structure
DNV-OS-C201 WSD methodology
DNV-OS-C104 LRFD methodology
Self elevating type structure
DNV-OS-C201 WSD methodology

HULL FABRICATION
Fabrication including welding and NDT DNV-OS-C401 Covers all types of structures
STABILITY AND WATERTIGHT INTEGRITY
Stability, watertight integrity, freeboard and weather-
DNV-OS-C301 Covers all types of structures
tight closing appliances

MOORING AND TOWING

Ship Rules, Pt.3, Ch.3, Sec.2 Ship-shaped Units
Temporary mooring, emergency mooring, towing
DNV-OS-E301 Ch.3 for all other types of units

MARINE AND MACHINERY SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT

Piping design, manufacturing and testing; platform pip-
ing systems; machinery piping systems; machinery and DNV-OS-D101 All sections
mechanical equipment

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM EQUIPMENT

Electrical systems including switch gear and con-
trolgear assemblies, rotating machinery, static conver- DNV-OS-D201 All sections
tors, cables, installation, testing, and electric propulsion

INSTRUMENTATION AND TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS

Instrumentation systems including design principles,
system design, computer based systems, component de- DNV-OS-D202 All sections
sign and installation, and user interface

FIRE PROTECTION
Sec.1: Introduction
Sec.2: Passive fire protection
Fire Protection including passive fire protection, active
Sec.3: Active fire protection of sp. areas
fire protection, fire fighting systems, fire and gas detec- DNV-OS-D301 Sec.4: Fire fighting systems
tion systems
Sec.5: Fire and gas detection systems
Sec.6: Miscellaneous items

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SECTION 2
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS FOR @OI FLOATING OFF-
SHORE INSTALLATION MAIN CLASS

A. General based on fitness for purpose. When agreed such codes and
standards shall be specified in the class agreement, with refer-
A 100 Introduction ence to the relevant revision of the codes and standards that
101 Permanently placed non-selfpropelled floating offshore shall apply.
installations may be classed as Offshore Installations accord- A 300 General assumptions
ing to @ OI main class as an alternative to @1A1 MOU main
class given in Ch.2 Sec.1. 301 Any deviations, exemptions and modifications to the de-
102 All types of floating offshore installations complying sign codes and standards given as reference documents shall be
with the requirements of this section may be assigned a main documented and approved by DNV.
character of class @ OI followed by a description of the basic 302 Where referred codes and standards call for the extent of
design concept of the installations, e.g. column stabilised off- inspections and tests to be agreed between contractor/ manu-
shore installation. facturer and client, the resulting extent is to be agreed with
103 The following discipline areas are covered within main DNV.
class:
A 400 Documentation
— safety principles and arrangement 401 Documentation required for review and approval is giv-
— materials en by DNV-RP-A201 and DNV-RP-A202.
— hull design and construction
— mooring 402 For assignment of main class OI, documents marked
— stability, watertight and weathertight integrity with class notation code OI in DNV-RP A-202 shall be submit-
— utility systems and equipment related to marine and safety ted.
functions 403 Detail document requirements for the individual techni-
— electrical systems and equipment related to marine and cal discipline areas are given in the relevant sub-sections.
safety functions
— instrumentation and telecom systems related to marine and A 500 Certification of materials and components
safety functions 501 Materials and components shall be certified according to
— fire protection. their safety criticality. Detail requirements are given inCh.3 of
104 Systems and structures will be certified or classified the relevant DNV Offshore Standards.
based on the following main activities: 502 Alternatively, DNV is prepared to accept materials and
components for @ OI main class based on review and audits
— design approval of documented verification schemes according to national au-
— certification of materials and components thority regulations or recogniced codes and standards covering
— certification of materials and components the areas of classification.
— survey during commissioning and start-up.
Further description of activity procedures are given in
Ch.1. Sec.4.
B. Safety Principles and Arrangement
105 The requirements of this section are given as:
B 100 General
— references to standards, codes and rules containing techni-
cal requirements which shall be complied with for assign- 101 Safety principles and arrangement include the following
ment of main class discipline areas:
— documentation requirements for classification
— supplementary requirements which shall be applied in — design principles, including generic accidental loads
conjunction with the technical reference documents for as- — arrangement; including segregation of areas and location
signment of class of plants and equipment
— requirements for certification of materials and compo- — escape and evacuation.
nents.
B 200 Design principles
A 200 Technical reference documents 201 The requirements given in DNV-OS-A101, Sec.1, and
201 Technical requirements are given by reference to select- Sec. 2, shall be complied with.
ed:
B 300 Arrangement
— DNV Offshore Standards
301 Arrangement of the installation shall be in accordance
— DNV Recommended Practices
with the requirements of DNV-OS-A101, Sec.3.
— other DNV rules and standards
— internationally recognised codes and standards. B 400 Escape and evacuation
202 The technical reference documents which shall be ap- 401 Escape and evacuation shall be in accordance with
plied are given in the following sub-sections and summarised DNV-OS-A101, Sec.6.
in Table L1.
203 If the client for specific reasons should desire to employ B 500 Documentation requirements
codes and standards other than those referred to and recom- 501 Documents listed in DNV-RP-A202 marked with class
mended by DNV, DNV is prepared to accept such alternatives notation OI under the following CIBS (Classification Informa-

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tion Breakdown Structure) codes shall be submitted for re- E. Fabrication and Testing of Offshore Struc-
view: tures
— 210 Compartments E 100 Technical requirements
— 301 Machinery spaces
— 350 Accommodation general 101 Requirements to:
— 380 Safety general
— 386 Means of escape — welding procedures and qualification of welders
— 388 Evacuation and life-saving. — fabrication and tolerances
— testing
— corrosion protection systems.

C. Materials shall be in accordance with DNV-OS-C401.

C 100 Technical requirements E 200 Documentation requirements

101 Materials for: 201 Documentation listed in DNV-RP-A202 marked with
class notation OI under the following CIBS codes shall be sub-
— rolled steel for structural applications, boilers and pressure mitted for review:
vessels
— steel tubes, pipes and fittings — 23 Materials.
— steel forgings E 300 Supplementary classification requirements
— steel castings
— aluminium alloys 301 Classification procedures specifically related to fabrica-
tion and testing of offshore structures are given in DNV-OS-
shall comply with the requirements given by DNV- OS-B101 C401, Ch.3.
unless otherwise stated in the relevant technical reference doc-
uments or specially agreed according to A203.
C 200 Supplementary classification requirements F. Stability and watertight integrity
201 Certification requirements to materials are given in
DNV-OS-B101, Ch.3. F 100 Technical requirements
101 Requirements to:
— intact and damaged stability
D. Structural Design — watertight integrity
— freeboard
D 100 Technical requirements — weathertight closing appliances
101 Structural design shall comply with the following design
codes depending on hull shape and applied design methodolo- shall be in accordance with DNV-OS-C301.
gy. F 200 Documentation requirements
102 Ship-shaped structures shall comply with DNV-OS- 201 Documents listed in DNV-RP-A202 marked with class
C102. notation OI under the following CIBS codes shall be submitted
103 Column-stabilised structures shall comply with DNV- for review:
OS-C103 when applying the LRFD methodology.
— 26 Opening and closing appliances
Alternatively the design shall comply with DNV-OS-C201 — 28 Stability and loadline
when applying the WSD methodology.
104 Self-elevating structures shall comply with DNV-OS-
C104 when applying the LRFD methodology.
Alternatively the design shall comply with DNV-OS-C201 G. Mooring and Towing
when applying the WSD methodology. G 100 General
105 Tension-leg structures shall comply with DNV-OS-
101 For floating offshore installations of the ship-shaped,
C105 when applying the LRFD methodology.
column-stabilised and deep-draught types , the additional class
Alternatively the design shall comply with DNV-OS-C201 notation POSMOOR is mandatory.
when applying the WSD methodology.
102 The design of the mooring system shall be in accordance
106 Deep-draught structures shall comply with DNV-OS- with DNV-OS-E301, Ch.2. Alternatively the design may be
C106 when applying the LRFD methodology. based on compliance with API RP 2 SK.
Alternatively the design shall comply with DNV-OS-C201
when applying the WSD methodology. G 200 Supplementary classification requirements
201 Certification requirements for equipment shall be as giv-
D 200 Documentation requirements en in DNV-OS-E301, Ch.3.
201 Documents listed in DNV-RP-A202 marked with class
notation OI under the following CIBS codes shall be submitted
for review:
H. Utility Systems and Equipment
— 221 Ship structural design
— 222 Column stabilised unit structural design H 100 Technical requirements
— 223 Self-elevating unit structural design 101 Requirements for utility systems and equipment include:
— 224 Tension-leg unit structural design
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— pumps, valves and pipe connections J. Instrumentation and Telecommunication

— ballast, bilge and drainage systems Systems
— air, overflow and sounding pipes
— hydraulic, steam and pneumatic systems J 100 Technical requirements
— heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems 101 Instrumentation and telecommunication systems and
— pressure vessels and incinerators equipment include:
— turret machinery (as applicable) — design principles and system design
— computer based systems
and shall be designed, manufactured, tested and installed in ac- — component design and installation
cordance with DNV-OS-D101. — environmental conditions
Guidance note: — user interface
Recognised codes and standards which can be applied for piping
and equipment are listed in DNV OS-D101. and shall be designed, manufactured, tested and installed in ac-
cordance with DNV-OS-D202.
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J 200 Documentation requirements
H 200 Documentation requirements 201 Documents listed in DNV-RP-A202 marked with class
notation OI under the following CIBS codes shall be submitted
201 Documents listed in DNV-RP-A202 marked with class for review:
notation OI under the following CIBS codes shall be submitted
for review: — 37 Navigation, communication, integrated and special
control.
— 24 Anchoring, mooring and towing
— 30 Machinery, marine systems and safgety, general J 300 Supplementary classification requirements
— 34 Machinery systems 301 Classification procedures specifically related to instru-
— 36 Marine systems. mentation and telecommunication systems are given in DNV-
OS-D202, Ch.3.
H 300 Supplementary classification requirements Certification requirements for equipment are given in DNV-
301 Classification procedures specifically related to utility OS-D202, Ch.3.
systems and equipment are given in DNV-OS-D101, Ch.3.
302 Certification requirements for equipment are given in
DNV-OS-D101, Ch.3. K. Fire protection
K 100 Technical requirements
101 Fire protection include:
I. Electrical Systems and Equipment
— passive fire protection
I 100 Technical requirements — active fire protection
101 Electrical systems and equipment include: — fire fighting systems
— fire and gas detection systems
— system design and shall be designed, manufactured, tested and installed in ac-
— switchgear and control gear assemblies cordance with DNV-OS-D301, Sec. 1 to 6.
— rotating machinery
— static converters K 200 Documentation requirements
— cables 201 Documents listed in DNV-RP-A202 marked with class
— miscellaneous equipment notation OI under the following CIBS codes shall be submitted
— installation and testing for review:
— AC supply systems — 380 Vessel safety general
— 381 Fire and explosion prevention
as far as relevant for supplying marine (e.g. ballasting, bilge, — 382 Fire resistance
mooring), firefighting and emergency services. — 383 Fire detection and alarm
102 The electrical systems shall be designed, manufactured, — 385 Fire fighting.
tested and installed in accordance with DNV-OS-D201.
K 300 Supplementary classification requirements
I 200 Documentation requirements 301 Classification procedures specifically related to fire pro-
tection are given in DNV-OS-D301, Ch.3.
201 Documents listed in DNV-RP-A202 marked with class
notation OI under the following CIBS codes shall be submitted 302 Certification requirements for equipment are given in
for review: DNV-OS-D301, Ch.3.

— 33 Electrical power

I 300 Supplementary classification requirements L. Summary of technical reference standards

301 Classification procedures specifically related to electri- L 100
cal systems and equipment are given in DNV-OS-201, Ch.3.
101 Technical standards which shall be applied for assign-
302 Certification requirements for equipment are given in ment of main character of class for floating offshore installa-
DNV-OS-D201, Ch.3. tions are summarised in Table L1.

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Table L1 Technical reference standards for OI main class (Floating Offshore Installation)
Technical item Reference standards Applicable parts/comments

SAFETY PRINCIPLES AND ARRANGEMENT

Design principles DNV-OS-A101 Sec.1: General
Sec.2: Design Principles and Assessment
Arrangement DNV-OS-A101 Sec.3:Arrangement
Escape and Evacuation DNV-OS-A101 Sec.6: Escape and evacuation

MATERIALS
Metallic materials DNV-OS-B101

STRUCTURAL DESIGN (select type as appropriate)

Ship type structure DNV-OS-C102
DNV-OS-C103 LRFD methodology
Column stabilised type structure
DNV-OS-C201 WSD methodology
DNV-OS-C104 LRFD methodology
Self elevating type structure
DNV-OS-C201 WSD methodology

HULL FABRICATION
Fabrication including welding and NDT DNV-OS-C401 Covers all types of structures

STABILITY AND WATERTIGHT INTEGRITY

Stability, watertight integrity, freeboard and weather- DNV-OS-C301 Covers all types of structures
tight closing appliances

MOORING
DNV-OS-E301, Ch.2
Offshore mooring system or API RP2SK Ship-shaped, column-stabilised and deep
draught installations
DNV-OS-301, Ch.3

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM EQUIPMENT

Electrical systems including switch gear and con-
trolgear assemblies, rotating machinery, static conver- DNV-OS-D201 All sections
tors, cables, installation, testing, and electric propulsion

INSTRUMENTATION AND TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS

Instrumentation systems including design principles,
system design, computer based systems, component de- DNV-OS-D202 All sections
sign and installation, and user interface

FIRE PROTECTION
Sec.1: Introduction
Sec.2: Passive fire protection
Fire Protection including passive fire protection, active
Sec.3: Active fire protection of sp. areas
fire protection, fire fighting systems, fire and gas detec- DNV-OS-D301 Sec.4: Fire fighting systems
tion systems
Sec.5: Fire and gas detection systems
Sec.6: Miscellaneous items

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SECTION 3
SUPPLEMENTARY REQUIREMENTS FOR SERVICE NOTATION
‘PRODUCTION UNIT OR INSTALLATION’

A. General — process area structural modules

— process area foundations
A 100 Introduction — turret or submerged turret structures.
101 This section identifies design and construction require- 102 The structural strength shall be as required for the main
ments for assignment of service notation Production Unit class taking into account necessary strengthening of support-
respectively Production Installation. ing structures for equipment applied in and forces introduced
102 The requirements in this section are supplementary to by the production facilities and operation.
those for main class 1A1 as stated in Ch.2 Sec.1 for notation
Production Unit and OI in Ch.2 Sec.2 for notation Produc- C 200 Supplementary technical requirements
tion Installation. 201 The items listed in 101 shall comply with the relevant
sections of DNV-OS-C101 and:
A 200 Documentation requirements
201 Documents listed in DNV-RP-A202 marked with class — DNV-OS-C102 for ship-shaped units/installations
notation PSU shall be submitted for review for units which are — DNV-OS-C103 for column-stabilised units/installations
to be assigned service notation Production Unit/Installa- — DNV-OS-C104 for self-elevating units/installations
tion. — DNV-OS-C104 for self-elevating units/installations
— DNV-OS-C106 for deep-draught units/installations.
C 300 Supplementary documentation requirements
B. Safety Principles and Arrangement 301 Documents listed in DNV-RP-A202 marked with class
notation PSU under the following CIBS codes shall be submit-
B 100 General ted for review:
101 Service notation Production Unit or Production In-
stallation specifies additional requirements for: — 801 Process area structural modules
— 802 Process area foundation
— arrangement — 836 Turret (as applicable).
— area classification
— shutdown
— escape, evacuation and communication.
D. Marine and Machinery and
B 200 Arrangement Utility Systems
201 Production units/installations shall comply with DNV-
OS-A101, Sec.7. D 100 General
101 Service notation Production Unit or Production In-
B 300 Area classification stallation specifies additional requirements for:
301 Production units/installations shall comply with DNV-
OS-A101, Sec. 4. — piping arrangements
— ventilation in hazardous areas
B 400 Emergency shutdown — turret machinery
— use of gas and crude oil for auxiliary boilers and turbines.
401 Production units/installations shall comply with DNV-
OS-A101, Sec. 5, and Sec.7. D 200 Supplementary technical requirements
B 500 Escape, evacuation and communication 201 Documents listed in DNV-RP-A202 marked with class
notation PSU under the following CIBS codes shall be submit-
501 Production units/installations shall comply with DNV- ted for review:
OS-A101, Sec.7.
— 51 Liquid cargo transfer and stripping
B 600 Supplementary documentation requirements — 54 Cleaning and pollution prevention
601 Documents listed in DNV RP-A202 marked with class — 341 Heat, ventilation and airconditioning.
notation PSU under the following CIBS codes shall be submit-
ted for review:
— 380 Safety general E. Fire Protection
— 387 Emergency operations
— 80 Oil and gas production general. E 100 General
101 Service notations Production Unit or Production
Installation specifies additional requirements for:
C. Structural design — passive fire protection
— fire water systems
C 100 General — active fire protection of specific areas
101 Service notation Production Unit and Production — fire detection and alarm systems
Installation specifies additional requirements for: — gas detection.

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E 200 Supplementary technical requirements E 300 Supplementary documentation requirements

201 Production units or installations shall comply with 301 Documents listed in DNV-RP-A202 marked with class
DNV-OS-D301, Sec.8. notation PSU under the following codes shall be submitted for
review:
— 384 Gas detection, alarm and automatic actions
— 800 Oil or gas production general.

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SECTION 4
SUPPLEMENTARY REQUIREMENTS FOR SERVICE NOTATION STORAGE
UNIT/INSTALLATION

A. General C. Structural design

A 100 Introduction C 100 General
101 This section identifies design and construction require- 101 Service notations Storage Unit or Storage Installa-
tion specifies additional requirements for:
ments for assignment of service notations Storage Unit or
Storage Installation. — turret or submerged turret structures (as applicable)
102 The requirements in this section are supplementary to C 200 Supplementary technical requirements
those for main class 1A1 as stated in Ch.2 Sec.1 for notation
201 The items listed in 101 shall comply with the relevant
Storage Unit and OI in Ch.2 Sec.2 for notation Storage In- sections of DNV-OS-C101 and:
stallation.
— DNV-OS-C102 for ship-shaped units.
103 Storage units also intended for transportation of crude
oil shall comply with Rules for Classification of Ships, Pt.5 C 300 Supplementary documentation requirements
Ch.3. 301 Documents listed in DNV-RP-A202 marked with class
notation PSU under the following CIBS codes shall be submit-
A 200 Documentation requirements ted for review:
201 Documents listed in DNV-RP-A202 marked with class
— 836 Turret.
notation PSU shall be submitted for review for units which are
to be assigned service notation Storage Unit or Installation
(as relevant for the intended service).
D. Marine and Machinery / Utility Systems and
Equipment
B. Safety Principles and Arrangement D 100 General
101 Service notations Storage Unit and Storage Instal-
B 100 General lation specifies additional requirements for:
101 Service notations Storage Unit and Storage Instal-
— liquid cargo transfer and stripping
lation specifies additional requirements for: — liquid cargo storing, segregation and treatment
— venting, inerting, gas freeing and vapour emission control
— arrangement — oil discharge control
— area classification — crude oil washing system
— shutdown — ventilation in hazardous areas
— escape, evacuation and communication. — turret machinery.

B 200 Arrangement D 200 Supplementary technical requirements

201 The items listed in 101 shall comply with the relevant
201 Storage units/installations shall comply with DNV-OS- sections of DNV-OS-D101.
A101, Sec.7 (applicable parts).
D 300 Supplementary documentation requirements
B 300 Area classification
301 Documents listed in DNV-RP-A202 marked with class
301 Storage units/installations shall comply with DNV-OS- notation PSU under the following CIBS codes shall be submit-
A101, Sec. 4, and Sec.7. ted for review:

B 400 Emergency shutdown — 51 Liquid cargo transfer and stripping

— 52 Liquid cargo storing, segregation and treatment
401 Storage units/installations shall comply with DNV-OS- — 53 Venting, inerting, gas freeing and vapour emission con-
A101, Sec. 5, and Sec.7. trol
— 54 Cleaning and pollution prevention.
B 500 Escape, evacuation and communication
501 Storage units/installations shall comply with DNV-OS-
A101, Sec.7. E. Fire Protection
B 600 Supplementary documentation requirements E 100 General
601 Documents listed in DNV-RP-A202 marked with class 101 Service notations Storage Unit or Storage Installa-
notation PSU under the following CIBS codes shall be submit- tion specifies additional requirements for:
ted for review: — passive fire protection
— fire water systems
— 380 Safety general — active fire protection of specific areas
— 387 Emergency operations. — fire detection and alarm systems

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— gas detection. E 300 Supplementary documentation requirements

E 200 Supplementary technical requirements 301 Documents listed in DNV-RP-A202 marked with class
notation PSU under the following codes shall be submitted for
201 Production units shall comply with DNV-OS-D301, review:
Section 8.
— 384 Gas detection and alarm
— 80 Oil/gas production general.

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SECTION 5
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS FOR SYSTEM AND SPE-
CIAL FACILITY NOTATIONS

A. Introduction A 200 Technical reference documents

201 Technical requirements are given by reference to select-
A 100 General
ed:
101 This section identifies design and construction require-
ments for assignment of additional class notations relating to — DNV Offshore Standards
system, equipment and special facility installations. — DNV Recommended Practices
102 Units and installations fitted with systems and/or special — other DNV rules and standards
facilities complying with relevant requirements of this section — internationally recognised codes and standards.
may be assigned class notations as described in Table A1:
202 The technical reference documents, which shall be ap-
Table A1 Additional system and special facility notations plied, are given in the following sub-sections and summarised
Notation Description
in Table W1.
POSMOOR A 300 General assumptions
POSMOOR V Passive position mooring system (optional-
POSMOOR TA or ly thruster assisted) 301 DNV may accept alternative solutions found to repre-
POSMOOR ATA sent an overall safety level equivalent to that stated in the re-
DYNPOS-T quirements of this document or referred standards.
DYNPOS-AUTS 302 The requirements stated in this section for additional
Position keeping system by means of active
DYNPOS-AUT
DYNPOS-AUTR or thrust class notations are to be regarded as supplementary to those
DYNPOS-AUTRO given for assignment of main class and relevant service nota-
SPM Single point mooring
tions.
OFFLOADING Hydrocarbon offloading system A 400 Documentation
BOW LOADING Bow loading arrangement
401 Documentation required for review and approval is stat-
STL Submerged turret loading ed in DNV-RP-A201 and DNV-RP-A202.
PROD Hydrocarbon production facility
402 Documentation with the relevant class notation abbrevi-
DRILL Drilling facility ation code shall be submitted.
HELDK, HELDK S
Helicopter deck 403 Detail document requirements for the individual class
or HELDK SH
WELLTEST Unit equipped with facilities for well testing notations are given under the relevant sub-sections.
TEMPSTORE Unit arranged and equipped for temporary
(in-field) storage of oil
CRANE Equipped with crane B. Position Mooring System
DEICE or DEICE/C Equipped with de-icing/anti-icing systems
E0 Equipped for unattended machinery space B 100 General
ECO Equipped for operation of machinery from 101 POSMOOR notation may be assigned to units fitted
centralised control station with single or spread point mooring systems in accordance
F-A, F-M, F-AM or Equipped with additional fire protection with the requirements of this section.
F-AMC
102 The notation is complemented with the symbols –V, -
ICS Equipped with integrated computer system
TA or ATA as described in Table B1:
HMON-1 or Equipped with systems for monitoring hull
HMON-2 behaviour Table B1 POSMOOR class notations
ICE L Strengthened for ice transit and operation Notation Description
LCS (D) or (I) or (S) Approved loading computer POSMOOR Passive position mooring system
VCS-1, VCS-2 or Systems for control of vapour emission POSMOOR V Mooring system designed for positioning in
VCS-3 from cargo tanks vicinity of other structures
SBM Unit with implemented management sys- POSMOOR TA Thruster assisted mooring system depend-
tem. ent on manual remote thrust control system
FMS-I, FMS-II Refined fatigue analysis methodologies POSMOOR ATA Thruster assisted mooring system depend-
ent on automatic remote thrust control sys-
Table A2 Special feature notations tem
Notation Description
SUB Strengthened for operation when resting on 103 The notations aim to cover the reliability of the mooring
seabed system and equipment, for the purpose of ensuring safe posi-
HOT(…ºC) Structures built for high temperature cargo tion mooring, and covers the following aspects:
COAT-1 Specification of corrosion prevention in bal- — environmental conditions and loads
COAT-2 last tanks
— mooring system analysis
— thruster assisted mooring
— mooring equipment
— tests.

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B 200 Technical requirements D. Single Point Mooring (SPM)

201 The technical requirements of DNV-OS-E301 shall be D 100 General
complied with for assignment of the POSMOOR notations.
101 The additional class notation SPM applies to units fitted
202 Alternatively POSMOOR notations may be granted with equipment enabling them to be moored to single point
based on compliance with API RP 2 SK. moorings.
B 300 Documentation requirements 102 The requirements cover the parts of OCIMF’s Recom-
mendations for equipment employed in the mooring of ships at
301 Documents listed in DNV-RP-A202 marked with class single point moorings, applicable for ship-shaped offshore
notation POSMOOR and POSMOOR ATA (as applicable) units/installations.
shall be submitted for review.
D 200 Technical requirements
B 400 Certification of materials and components 201 The requirements of Rules for Classification of Ships,
401 Certification of equipment shall be in accordance with Pt.5 Ch.3 Sec.15, shall be complied with.
DNV-OS-E301 Ch.3. D 300 Documentation requirements
301 Documentation as listed in Rules for Classification of
Ships, Pt.5 Ch.3 Sec.15, shall be submitted.
C. Dynamic Positioning Systems
C 100 General E. Crude Oil Offloading System
101 DYNPOS notation may be assigned to units with dy-
namic positioning systems. The notation is complemented E 100 General
with the letters –T, -AUTS, -AUT, -AUTR or AUTRO ac- 101 The additional class notation OFFLOADING may be
cording to extent of requirements applied. given to units/installations equipped with systems for transfer
of crude oil from the unit on location to shuttle tankers com-
102 The various notations depend on the DP-system lay-out plying with the requirements of E200.
and configuration as given in Table C1:
E 200 Technical requirements
Table C1 DYNPOS class notations
201 The requirements of DNV-OS-E201, Ch.2 Sec.4 D,
Notation Description shall be complied with.
DYNPOS T A semi-automatic position keeping system
without redundancy.
DYNPOS AUTS An automatic position keeping system with-
out redundancy. F. Bow Loading
DYNPOS AUT An automatic position keeping system, with
a remote thrust control back-up and a posi- F 100 General
tion reference back-up. 101 The additional notation BOW LOADING apply to units
DYNPOS AUTR An automatic position keeping system, with having a bow loading arrangement satisfying the requirements
redundancy in technical design. of F 200.
DYNPOS AUTRO An automatic position keeping system, with
redundancy in technical design and physical F 200 Technical requirements
arrangement.
201 The requirements of Rules for Classification of Ships,
103 The dynamic positioning system includes requirements Pt.5 Ch.3 Sec.14, shall be complied with as applicable.
for the following subsystems, control panels and back-up sys- F 300 Documentation requirements
tems which are necessary to dynamically position the unit:
301 Documentation as listed in Rules for Classification of
— power system Ships, Pt.5 Ch.3 Sec.14 A300, shall be submitted.
— controller
— measuring system
— thruster system G. Submerged Turret Loading
— remote thrust control
G 100 General
— control panels.
101 The additional notation STL apply to units/installations
C 200 Technical requirements having a submerged turret loading arrangement satisfying the
requirements of G 200.
201 Technical requirements for DYNPOS notation shall be
in accordance with Rules for Classification of Ships, Pt.6, G 200 Technical requirements
Ch.7. 201 The requirements of Rules for Classification of Ships,
Pt.5 Ch.3 Sec.14, shall be complied with as applicable.
C 300 Documentation requirements
301 Documents listed in DNV-RP-A202 marked with class G 300 Documentation requirements
notation DYNPOS, and DYNPOS AUTRO (as applicable) 301 Documentation as listed in Rules for Classification of
shall be submitted for review. Ships, Pt.5 Ch.3 Sec.14 A300, shall be submitted.

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H. Hydrocarbon Production Plant J 300 Documentation requirements

301 Documents listed in DNV-RP-A202 marked with class
H 100 General notation HELDK, -S and -SH (as applicable) shall be submit-
101 Units/installations fitted with offshore hydrocarbon pro- ted for review:.
duction facilities in compliance with DNV requirements may
be assigned class notation PROD.
H 200 Technical requirements K. Crane Installations
201 The requirements for production plants are stated in K 100 General
DNV-OS-E201.
101 CRANE notation may be given to units with permanent-
H 300 Documentation requirements ly installed cranes.
301 Documents listed in DNV-RP-A202 marked with class 102 In addition to certification of the crane, the following is
notation PROD shall be submitted for review. covered:
H 400 Certification of materials and components — supporting structure for the crane, (strengthening of deck
401 Procedures and requirements for classification including structure, pedestal etc.)
certification of equipment shall be in accordance with DNV- — devices for locking crane in parked position (unit at sea).
OS-E201, Ch.3.
K 200 Technical requirements
201 The requirements given in Rules for Classification of
Ships, Pt. 6 Ch 1 Sec.3, are to complied with for assignment of
I. Drilling Plant class notation CRANE.

I 100 General K 300 Documentation requirements

101 Production units or installations also fitted with drilling 301 Document requirements listed in Rules for Classifica-
plants in compliance with DNV requirements may be assigned tion of Ships, Pt. 6 Ch.1 Sec.3 shall be submitted for review.
class notation DRILL.
K 400 Certification of materials and components
I 200 Technical requirements 401 Cranes shall be delivered as DNV certified in accord-
201 The requirements for drilling facilities are stated in ance with Rules for Certification of Lifting Appliances.
DNV-OS-E101.
I 300 Documentation requirements
301 Documents listed in DNV-RP-A202 marked with class L. Additional Fire Protection
notation DRILL shall be submitted for review. L 100 General
I 400 Certification of materials and components 101 Units with additional fire safety measures in accommo-
401 Procedures and requirements for classification including dation spaces and machinery spaces may be assigned class no-
certification of equipment shall be in accordance sith DNV- tations F-A, F-M, FC or F-AM.
OS-E101, Ch.3. 102 The various notations are related to areas subjected to
additional fire protection as given in Table L1:

Table L1 Class notations for additional fire protection

J. Helicopter Decks Notation Description
F-A Accommodation space
J 100 General
F-M Machinery space
101 Units fitted with erected landing platforms for helicop- F-C Cargo space
ters or landing areas arranged directly on decks or top of deck-
houses may be given the class notations HELDK or HELDK F-AM Accommodation and machinery space
S or HELDK SH. L 200 Technical requirements
102 The various notations are related to the extent of require- 201 The requirements as stated in Rules for Classification of
ments as given in Table J4. Ships, Pt.6 Ch.4, are to complied with for assignment of the
class notations.
Table J4 HELDK class notations
Notation Description L 300 Documentation requirements
HELDK Structural strength 301 Document requirements listed in Rules for Classifica-
HELDK S Strength and unit safety tion of Ships, Pt.6 Ch.4, shall be submitted for review.
HELDK SH Strength, unit safety and helicopter safety

J 200 Technical requirements

201 Technical requirements for HELDK shall comply with M. De-icing and Anti-icing Systems
DNV Offshore Standard OS-E401, Ch.2, as applicable:
M 100 General
— Sections 1 – 4 for notation HELDK 101 Units with systems for anti-icing and de-icing as speci-
— Sections 1 – 5 for notation HELDK S fied in this section may be assigned class notations DEICE or
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102 The notation DEICE is aimed at maintenance of the fol- P. Hull Monitoring System
lowing functions and properties of the unit and its equipment
under icing conditions: P 100 General
101 Units equipped with instrumentation system for moni-
— main functions toring hull behaviour in accordance with the requirements of
— stability this section may be assigned class notation HMON-1 or
— crew safety. HMON-2 as given in Table P1:

103 DEICE/C also includes facilitating of cargo deck han- Table P1 HMON class notations
dling under icing conditions. Notation Description
HMON-1 Provided with basic hull monitoring system
M 200 Technical requirements Provided with comprehensive hull monitor-
201 The requirements given in Rules for Classification of HMON-2 ing incorporating measurement of environ-
mental conditions.
Ships, Pt.6 Ch.1 Sec.5, are to complied with for assignment of
the class notations DEICE or DEICE/C. 102 The system will give warning when stress levels and the
frequency and magnitude of accelerations approach levels
M 300 Documentation requirements which require corrective action.
301 Document requirements listed in Rules for Classifica- P 200 Technical requirements
tion of Ships Pt.6 Ch.1 Sec.5 shall be submittet for review.
201 Assignment of HMON-1 and HMON-2 class notations
is based on compliance with Rules for Classification of Ships,
Pt.6 Ch.11.
N. Periodically Unattended Machinery Space P 300 Documentation requirements
N 100 General 301 Documents listed in DNV-RP-A202 marked with class
notation HMON shall be submitted for review.
101 Units or installations where all machinery in the engine
room necessary for performance of main functions have been
fitted with instrumentation and automation systems in compli-
ance with this section, may be assigned class notation E0 or
Q. Operation in Ice Conditions
ECO. Q 100 General
102 E0 is assigned when machinery alarms are relayed to the 101 Offshore units strengthened for occasional navigation
bridge and engineers’ accommodation, and a central control and operation in waters with light to heavy first year ice condi-
system for main propulsion machinery is fitted. tions in accordance with this sub-section may be assigned class
notations ICE L as described in Table Q1.
103 ECO is assigned when machinery alarms are released in
an attended centralised control station, and a remote control Table Q1 ICE class notations
system for main propulsion machinery from at least this station Notation Description
is fitted. ICE-L Strengthened for ice condition operation

N 200 Technical requirements Q 200 Technical requirements

201 Assignment of E0 and ECO class notations is based on 201 The ice strengthening requirements given in Rules for
compliance with Rules for Classification of Ships, Pt.6 Ch.3, Classification of Ships, Pt.5 Ch.1 Sec.3, shall be applied as far
with qualifications given in 202. as relevant and practicable.
202 Propeller nozzles and associated shafts and machinery
N 300 Documentation requirements situated more that 5 m below lowest transit waterline (TWL)
are not considered affected by ice loads.
301 Documents listed in DNV-RP-A202 marked with class
notation E0 and ECO shall be submitted for review. Q 300 Documentation requirements
301 Document requirements listed in Rules for Classifica-
tion of Ships, Pt. 5 Ch.1, shall be submitted for review.
O. Integrated Computer Systems
O 100 General R. Loading Computer Systems (LCS)
101 Units equipped with computer based systems which are
R 100 General
part of , or serving the main functions of the unit, may be as-
signed the class notation ICS. 101 Units or installations equipped with loading computer
systems designed, manufactured and tested according to DNV
O 200 Technical requirements requirements may be assigned the additional class notations
described in Table R1.
201 Assignment of ICS class notations is based on compli-
ance with Rules for Classification of Ships, Pt. 6 Ch.5. Table R1 LCS Class Notations
Notation Description
O 300 Documentation requirements LCS (S) Loading conditions w.r.t. hull strength requirements
301 Document requirements listed in Rules for Classifica- LCS (I) Loading conditions w.r.t. intact stability requirements
tion of Ships, Pt.6 Ch.5, shall be submitted for review. LCS (D) Loading conditions w.r.t. damage stability requirements

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R 200 Technical requirements T 200 Technical requirements

201 Assignment of LCS class notations is based on compli- 201 Assignment of SBM class notation is based on compli-
ance with Rules for Classification of Ships, Pt. 6 Ch 9. ance with Rules for Classification of Ships, Pt. 7 Ch.5.
R 300 Documentation requirements
301 Document requirements listed in Rules for Classifica-
tion of Ships, Pt. 6 Ch 9 Sec.2 A, shall be submitted for review. U. Refined Fatigue Analysis Methodologies
U 100 General
101 Units/installations subjected to refined fatigue analysis
S. Vapour Control Systems methods as described in DNV-RP-C201 may be assigned one
of the class notations given in Table U1:
S 100 General
101 Units and installations fitted with systems for control of Table U1 Fatigue Methodology Notations
vapour emission from cargo tanks may be given class notations Notation Description
as described in Table S1. FMS-I *) Load component based fatigue analysis method
Table S1 VCS Class Notations FMS-II *) Full stocastic fatigue analysis method
* FMS = Fatigue Methodology Specification
Notation Description
VCS-1 Basic installation (meeting IMO MSC/CIRC.585) U 200 Technical requirements
VCS-2 VCS-1 + overfill alarm (meeting USCG CFR46 part 201 Assignment of FMS class notations is based on compli-
39)
ance with DNV-RP-C102, app.E.
VCS-3 VCS-2 + installation for onboard vapour processing

S 200 Technical requirements

201 Assignment of VCS class notations is based on compli- V. Special Feature Notations
ance with Rules for Classification of Ships, Pt. 6 Ch 10.
V 100 General
S 300 Documentation requirements
101 Special feature notations provide information regarding
301 Document requirements listed in Rules for Classifica- special design assumptions, arrangements or equipment which
tion of Ships, Pt. 6 Ch.10 Sec.1, C shall be submitted for re- are not covered by other class notations. Requirements related
view. to special feature notations currently in use are described in
this sub-section.
V 200 Special feature notation SUB
T. Management of Safety and Environmental
201 SUB is applicable for column stabilised units or instal-
Protection lations strengthened for operating when resting on the sea bed.
T 100 General 202 Requirements for air gap, safety against overturning sta-
101 Units or installations which have implemented a man- bility, local reinforcement of bottom of pontoons, etc. will be
agement system in compliance with the provisions of this sec- specially considered for the “resting on seabed” condition.
tion may receive a “shipboard SEP Classification” certificate.
To receive the “Shipboard SEP Classification” certificate, the V 300 Special feature notation HOT(…ºC)
Company must hold a valid “Company SEP Classification” 301 This notation applies to storage units or installations in-
certificate and the unit must have been successfully audited by tended to carry liquid cargo at a temperature higher than 80ºC
DNV. Units classified in accordance with the provisions of this at atmospheric pressure.
section will be given the class notation SBM. 302 The technical requirements in Rules for Classification of
102 SEP classification include : Ships, Pt.3 Ch.1 Sec.15, are to be complied with.
— assessment of the management system V 400 Special feature notation COAT-1 and COAT-2
— initial audit of the SEP management system ashore and on-
board 401 This notation specify additional requirements for corro-
— periodical audits ashore and onboard for retention of the sion prevention of tanks.
SEP certificates 402 The technical requirements in Rules for Classification of
— renewal audits ashore and onboard every 5th year. Ships, Pt.3 Ch.1 Sec.16 D.

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W. Summary of Reference Documents for Addi- Table W1 Summary of reference documents for system and
tional Class Notations special facility notations
Notation Description
W 100 CRANE Rules for Classification of Ships Pt.6 Ch.1
Sec.3
101 Rules and standards which shall be applied for assign-
DSV-I SF
ment of system and special facility class notations are summa- Rules for Classification of Ships Pt.6 Ch.1
DSV-II SF
rised in Table W1. Sec.4
DSV-III SF
DEICE Rules for Classification of Ships Pt.6 Ch.1
Table W1 Summary of reference documents for system and DEICE/C Sec.5
special facility notations E0
Rules for Classification of Ships Pt.6 Ch.3
Notation Description ECO
POSMOOR F-A
POSMOOR V F-M Rules for Classification of Ships Pt.6 Ch.4
DNV-OS-E301 F-AM
POSMOOR TA
POSMOOR ATA ICS Rules for Classification of Ships Pt.6 Ch.5
DYNPOS-T HMON-1 Rules for Classification of Ships Pt.6 Ch.1
DYNPOS-AUTS Rules for Classification of Ships HMON-2 Sec.11
DYNPOS-AUT
Pt.6 Ch.7 Rules for Classification of Ships Pt.5 Ch.1
DYNPOS-AUTR ICE L
DYNPOS-AUTRO Sec.3
DNV Rules for Classification of Ships, Pt.5 LCS(D) DNV Rules for Classification of Ships, Pt.6
SPM LCS(I) Ch.9
Ch.3 Sec.15
LCS(S)
OFFLOADING DNV-OS-E201, Sec.5 D
VCS-1 DNV Rules for Classification of Ships, Pt.6
BOW LOADING DNV Rules for Classification of Ships, Pt.5 VCS-2 Ch.10
Ch.3 Sec.14 VCS-3
STL DNV Rules for Classification of Ships, Pt.5 SBM Rules for Classification of Ships Pt.7 Ch.5
Ch.3 Sec.14
FMS-I DNV-RP-C102
PROD DNV-OS-E201 FMS-II
DRILL DNV-OS-E101
HELDK
HELDK S DNV-OS-E401
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DNV-OSS-102

RULES FOR CLASSIFICATION OF FLOATING

PRODUCTION AND STORAGE UNITS/INSTALLATIONS

CHAPTER 3

CLASSIFICATION IN OPERATION

CONTENTS PAGE
Sec. 1 General Provisions for Periodical Surveys............................................................................... 47
Sec. 2 Periodical Survey Extent for Main Class ................................................................................. 52
Sec. 3 Periodical Survey Extent for Additional Service Notations..................................................... 58
Sec. 4 Periodical Survey Extent for Additional System and Special Facility Notations .................... 59
App. A Special Considerations for Conversions .................................................................................. 65

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SECTION 1
GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR PERIODICAL SURVEYS

A. General Guidance note:

Surveys related to additional class notations shall generally be
A 100 Introduction carried out concurrently with the main class surveys as applica-
ble.
101 This section states the periodical survey principles and
requirements for retention of class to objects covered by the ---e-n-d---of---G-u-i-d-a-n-c-e---n-o-t-e---
provisions of DNV-OSS-102. Requirements are applicable for
103 The surveys shall, as a minimum, be carried out in ac-
main class, service notations and additional class notations un-
cordance with the relevant rules and standards. The surveys
less otherwise stated. aim to verify that hull, machinery, equipment and appliances:
102 The extent of periodical surveying is presented in Sec.2
for main class, Sec.3 for additional service notations and — comply with applicable requirements
Sec.4 for additional system and facility notations. — will remain in satisfactory condition.
103 Ship-shaped offshore structures are generally treated as 104 In cases where the suitability and condition of such
ships with respect to survey of hull and equipment. Exceptions items cannot be satisfactorily confirmed from a standard sur-
are noted in respective survey requirements in Sec.2. vey, more comprehensive examination and/or testing may be
required. This will be at the discretion of the surveyor.
104 If, during a survey, compliance with DNV rule require-
ments is sought through safety equivalence considerations, B 200 Due date and survey windows
such considerations shall be properly documented by owner
and approved by a qualified surveyor. A MS shall be issued 201 The due date of a periodical survey will depend on the
highlighting the arrangement including new acceptance crite- survey interval, measured from one of the following events,
ria. (whichever is relevant):

A 200 Accessibility and facilities for surveys on location — date of class assignment
— date of commissioning
201 Annual and special surveys may be carried out on loca- — due date of the previous corresponding survey
tion based on approved procedures outlined in a maintenance — date of completion of the previous corresponding survey.
system and survey arrangement, without interrupting the func-
tion of the unit/installation. The following matters will be tak- 202 A survey “window” exists around each due date, con-
en into consideration for acceptance of surveys to be carried sisting of a window before (WB) and window after (WA). The
out on location: total survey window represents the overall allowable period
within which a survey shall be initiated and completed.
— arrangement for underwater inspection of hull, propellers, 203 Surveying should normally be undertaken during the
thrusters, rudders and openings affecting seaworthiness survey window. Under certain conditions, however, DNV may
— means for blanking off all openings including side thrust- allow surveys to be initiated prior to entering the survey win-
ers dow (see below).
— use of corrosion resistant materials for shafts 204 Failing to complete surveys before the end of the survey
— use of glands for propeller and rudder window or expiry of allowed postponement will result in warn-
— accessibility of all tanks and spaces for inspection ing and potential suspension of class.
— corrosion protection of hull/structure
— maintenance and inspection of thrusters B 300 Postponement of periodical surveys
— measurement of wear in the propulsion shaft and rudder 301 DNV may accept to postpone periodical surveys beyond
bearings the survey window upon consideration in each separate case.
— testing facilities of all important machinery. Where postponement is granted, a condition of class (CC) will
be issued stating the time limit for the postponement period.
302 Upon the owner's request, an extension of the validity of
the classification certificate by maximum 3 months may be
B. Principles granted in exceptional cases. Annual and intermediate surveys
shall not be postponed.
B 100 General
101 In order to maintain class status, all classed units and in-
stallations are required to undergo periodical surveys. The ob- C. Periodical Surveys and Intervals
jective of the surveys is to ascertain that the condition of the
structure, machinery installations, equipment and appliances C 100 Survey intervals
meet, and will continue to meet, applicable class requirements.
101 Surveys and survey intervals related to class notations
102 Periodical surveys will in general belong to one of the are presented in the following and summarised in Table C1 and
following categories: Table C2.
— annual surveys 102 Units or installations with additional class for which
specific survey requirements are not stated shall have the
— intermediate surveys equipment and/or constructions related to this additional class
— renewal surveys examined to the attending surveyor's satisfaction at every re-
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C 200 Annual surveys diate survey which are additional to the requirements of the
annual survey may be undertaken either at or between the sec-
201 Annual surveys are normally visual examinations to as- ond or third annual survey.
certain the general condition of the unit/installation or relevant
item. 303 Satisfactory completion of intermediate surveys of main
character of class will be endorsed on the classification certif-
A more thorough annual survey may be specified for particular icate.
structures, machinery installations or equipment due to conse-
quences of failure or age. C 400 Renewal surveys
202 Unless otherwise stated, annual surveys shall be carried 401 Renewal surveys are major surveys of hull structures,
out within a time period 3 months either side of the due date. machinery installations and equipment. Renewal surveys in-
203 Where surveys are completed prior to the specified peri- clude visual examinations, measurements and tests in order to
od, i.e. more than 3 months before due date, the anniversary confirm that the unit or installation complies with the relevant
date on the classification certificate shall be advanced corre- DNV class requirements and is in satisfactorily maintained
spondingly, i.e. to a date not more than 3 months later than the condition to continue the intended service.
survey completion date. 402 Renewal surveys for hull, machinery installations and
Subsequent surveys shall be carried out at prescribed intervals equipment shall be carried out at 5-yearly intervals for units
using the new anniversary date. with main class 1A1 and installations with main class OI.
Expiry date of the classification certificate may remain un- 403 DNV may accept that renewal surveys for hull, machin-
changed, provided that the prescribed survey intervals are not ery installations and equipment are commenced before due
exceeded. (This may require one or more additional surveys.) date, provided that the surveys are completed
204 The annual survey shall be carried out concurrently with — not later than 12 months after the commencement
any renewal survey which is also due.
— in any case not later than expiry date of the classification
205 The satisfactory completion of annual surveys for main certificate including possible postponement granted.
character of class will be endorsed on the classification certif-
icate. Renewal surveys as stipulated above shall normally not be
commenced before the 4th anniversary date.
C 300 Intermediate surveys
404 DNV may regard the renewal surveys as complete when
301 Intermediate surveys include visual examinations of hull the major part of the structure and ballast compartments have
structures, machinery, and electrical installations and equip- been visually examined, and tests (as applicable including any
ment in order to ascertain that the unit continues to comply measurements required) have been carried out with satisfacto-
with class requirements. Intermediate survey testing is speci- ry results.
fied for particular items as necessary due to consequence of
failure or age. In such cases a condition of class will be given requiring exam-
ination and testing (as applicable) of remaining items within a
302 Unless otherwise stated, intermediate surveys shall be specified time limit of maximum 6 months, and not exceeding
performed at the second or third annual survey after the cred- the expiry date of the classification certificate including possi-
ited date of the renewal survey. Those aspects of the interme- ble postponement as stipulated in B 300.

Table C1 Periodical Surveys Main Class. (For survey extent, see Sec. 2)
Survey time window,
Main Survey in- (Fig.1)
Survey extent and type
character of terval, Remarks
class (as applicable) years W B WA .
(months) (months)
- Renewal 5 3 0 (See
B300)
1A1 Hull, machinery & equip-
- Annual 3 3
OI ment
- Intermediate 2-3 (see See C300 See C300
C300)
1A1; OI Bottom See Ch.3 Sec.2
Tailshaft with continuous corrosion re-
sistant metallic liner or shaft of corrosion
1A1 resistant material or shaft with specially 5 6 6
approved protection arrangement
May be extended to 10 years provided that
an intermediate survey is carried out after 5
years with satisfactory result.
1A1 Tailshaft with approved oil sealing glands 5 6 6 May be extended to 15 years provided a
tailshaft condition monitoring survey ar-
rangement (TMON) has been granted.
Tailshaft of non-corrosion resistant mate-
1A1 rial without continuous liner or approved 2.5 6 6
oil box
1A1 Thruster for propulsion See Ch.3 Sec.2
1A1 Auxiliary boiler 2.5 6 6
1A1 Steam and Steam genera- 2.5 6 6
tor
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Table C2 Periodical Surveys, Additional Class. (For survey extent, see Ch.3 Sec. 3 and 4)
Survey interval, years
Additional class Survey inter- See Fig.1
Survey extent and type Remarks
notation val years WB W A.
(months) (months)
Production Unit Production Unit or - Annual 1 3 3
or Installation installaton - Complete periodical 5 3 See B300
Storage Unit or Well intervention - Annual 1 3 3
Installationt unit - Complete periodical 5 3 See B300
Position mooring - Annual 1 3 3
POSMOOR (-V, -
Annual - Intermediate 2 -3 6 6 See C300
TA, -ATA) - Complete periodical 5 3 See B300
DYNPOS (-T, - Dynamic position- 2.5 6 6 See C300
AUTS, -AUT) ing
Arrangement for 1 3 3
SPM single point moor-
ing
Offshore crude of- 1 3 3
OFFLOADING floading arrange-
ment
Bow loading ar- 1 3 3
BOWLOADING rangement
Arrangement for 5 3 3
STL submerged turret
loading
Production plant - Annual 1 3 3
PROD
- Complete periodical 5 3 See B300
Drilling plant - Annual 1 3 3
DRILL - Complete periodical 5 3 See B300
De-icing and anti- 1 3 3
DEICE (-C)
icing system
Periodically unat- - Annual 1 3 3
E0, ECO tended machinery - Complete periodical 5 3 3
space
F (-A,- M, -C, - Additional fire pro- 2.5 6 6 See C300
AMC) tection
Integrated compu- 2.5 6 6 See C300
ICS
ter system
Hull monitoring 1 3 See B300
HMON (-1, -2) system
LCS No specific survey items. Renewal survey considered covered by sur-
vey for main class.
VCS Vapour control sys- 5 3 See B300
tems
Safety and environ-
mental protection
SBM (SEP)management 5 3 See B300
system

Figure 1 Survey time windows

405 Any required repairs identified from survey examina- C 500 Other complete periodical surveys
tions and tests (404) shall normally be carried out:
501 Examples of complete periodical surveys are:
— before the renewal surveys are regarded as complete — surveys at 2.5 years intervals for additional class notations
— not later than the expiry date of the classification certifi- — surveys at 2.5 years intervals for boilers.
cate including possible postponement granted.
502 Surveys completed prior to the specified period, i.e.
In certain cases, DNV may accept that minor deficiencies are more than 3 months before due date, may be accepted. In such
rectified within a specified time limit not exceeding 6 months cases the anniversary date on the classification certificate shall
after expiry date of the classification certificate including pos- be advanced to correspond to a date not more than 3 months
sible postponement as stipulated in B 300. later than the survey completion date.

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Subsequent surveys shall be carried out at prescribed intervals gine log book and relevant extracts given the first attending
using the new anniversary date. DNV surveyor. The surveyor may, if he finds it necessary, re-
Expiry date of the classification certificate may remain un- quire re-survey of the parts in question
changed, in which case one or more surveys may be required 207 Generator parallel operation, generator load test, and
so that the prescribed survey intervals are not exceeded. testing of protection devices for generators and switchboards
shall be witnessed by a DNV surveyor (see Ch.3 Sec.3).
D 300 Survey arrangement based on approved planned
D. Alternative Survey Arrangements maintenance system
301 Machinery and automation systems maintained under an
D 100 Continuous surveys approved planned maintenance system may be surveyed sub-
101 DNV may, upon request from the owner, accept contin- ject to a special survey arrangement stating the extent and
uous surveys of hull and machinery (or part thereof) as an al- method of the survey as outlined in the following items.
ternative to relevant renewal survey work. Any acceptance is 302 The owner shall establish and operate a planned mainte-
on condition that the items are surveyed at intervals not ex- nance system which at least includes the maintenance proce-
ceeding 5 years. dures for:
The survey of each item may be carried out 6 months before
due date, but will have next due date stipulated from ordinary — those items and systems which are subject to the continu-
due date. ous machinery survey scheme
— automation equipment
D 200 Surveys by the chief engineer/maintenance super-
visor where relevant to the unit/installation, and as covered by the
rules.
201 DNV may, upon request from the owner, accept that
continuous machinery surveys, subject to the provisions of 303 Approval of the planned maintenance system will be
202 to 205, are carried out by the person in charge of the ma- based on a concentrated description of the maintenance sys-
chinery department (chief engineer or maintenance supervi- tem, but with sufficient detail to serve as basis for the approval.
sor). The approval documentation shall be in the English language,
and shall be submitted by the owner.
It should be noted, however, that all surveys taking place at 304 The planned maintenance system shall include docu-
ports where DNV is represented shall be carried out by DNV. mentation of:
202 The conditions for granting this type of chief engineer or
maintenance supervisor survey arrangement will normally be: — all items/systems which are included in the maintenance
programme (inventory content)
— the owner (or managing owner) must confirm the required — time intervals at which maintenance jobs shall take place
qualifications of the chief engineer or maintenance super- (maintenance schedule)
visor — maintenance procedures to be followed (maintenance in-
— he has sailed a minimum of 3 years as chief engineer or structions)
maintenance supervisor with the relevant national certifi- — means and methods of reporting of maintenance jobs and
cate their results (maintenance documentation and history)
— he is presently sailing as a chief engineer or maintenance — means and methods of reporting performance results and
supervisor with the relevant national certificate and has measurements taken at certain intervals for trend investi-
been employed with the owners (or managing owners) for gations from delivery stage (reference documentation).
at least 3 years
— for MOUs where it is not required to have a chief engineer, All documents used in the planned maintenance system, in the
other person in charge of the maintenance (maintenance form of books, set of cards etc., shall be given specific individ-
supervisor) may be accepted on a case by case basis. ual identification for later references.
The system shall contain necessary cross-references giving
Guidance note: both the user and the DNV surveyor easy access to information
Chief engineers or maintenance supervisors previously approved regarding the different items and systems.
by DNV need not fulfil the latter requirement.
The documentation shall at all times be available for review by
---e-n-d---of---G-u-i-d-a-n-c-e---n-o-t-e--- DNV surveyors.
203 When a chief engineer has been accepted for surveys on 305 An on-board survey shall be performed in order to verify
behalf of DNV, DNV will be issue a chief engineer or mainte- that:
nance supervisor authorisation letter. This authorisation letter
— implementation conforms to the approved planned main-
shall be kept available for presentation to DNV surveyors on
request. tenance system description
— the planned maintenance system is adapted to the type and
204 Half of all items covered by a continuous machinery sur- complexity of the machinery on board
vey scheme (of which there are more than one) may be sur- — the planned maintenance system produces documentation
veyed by the chief engineer or maintenance supervisor (i.e. he which demonstrates that the system operates effectively
may survey half of all identical items in one five-year survey and in compliance with survey and testing requirements
cycle). for retention of class
205 Auxiliary diesel engines and turbines may wholly be — the maintenance history and reference documentation is in
surveyed by the chief engineer or maintenance supervisor, pro- the English language
vided that a test run including testing of safety functions is per- — the unit is manned with a chief engineer or maintenance
formed in the presence of a DNV surveyor. In addition, every supervisor in possession of a valid DNV letter of authori-
alternate survey of auxiliary diesel engines and turbines shall sation, in accordance with the requirements given in D200.
be carried out by a DNV surveyor. 306 On satisfactory completion of an implementation sur-
206 All surveys carried out under supervision of the chief en- vey, an approval document will be issued for a survey arrange-
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307 Where there is evidence of non-compliance with either 103 Tanks and spaces shall be safe for access, i.e. gas freed,
the conditions for approval of the planned maintenance system ventilated, etc.
or survey requirements for the retention of class based on this 104 Tanks and spaces shall be sufficiently illuminated, clean
approval, and this deficiency is not rectified within a set time, and free from water, scale, dirt, oil residues, etc. to reveal sig-
the survey arrangement will be cancelled. The conditions for nificant corrosion, deformation, fractures, damage or other
ordinary continuous survey of machinery will then be intro- structural deterioration. Cleanliness is particularly important
duced. for areas which are subject to thickness measurement.
308 The survey arrangement is automatically cancelled in
the event of a change in management of the unit/installation. E 200 Access to structures
D 400 Survey arrangement based on condition monitor- 201 For overall examination, means shall be provided to en-
ing system able the surveyor to examine the structure in a safe and practi-
cal way.
401 Machinery equipped with instruments enabling the con-
dition of the machinery components to be ascertained and 202 For close-up examination, one or more of the following
monitored may be subject to special approval regarding the ex- means for access, acceptable to the surveyor, shall be provid-
tent and method of the survey. ed:
402 DNV may give approval for 15 year intervals between — permanent staging and passages through structures
complete periodical surveys for oil lubricated tail shafts that — temporary staging and passages through structures
are monitored, to ascertain the condition of the tailshaft sys- — lifts and moveable platforms
tem, during operation. A tailshaft condition monitoring survey — boats or rafts
arrangement (TMON) will be granted in such cases. Disman- — other equivalent means.
tling of keyed propellers will be required at intervals not ex-
ceeding 5 years. The following parts are to be surveyed: E 300 Equipment for survey
— cone, key and keyway, including examination by an ap- 301 Thickness measurements shall normally be carried out
proved crack detection method of the fore part of the taper. by means of ultrasonic test equipment. The accuracy of the
equipment shall be proven to the satisfaction of the surveyor as
D 500 Surveys of units/installations out of commission required.
501 Units/installations shall continue to be subject to annual 302 One or more of the following fracture detection proce-
general surveys during lay-up. dures may be required if considered necessary by the surveyor:
502 If the lay-up period is more than 12 months, other peri- — radiographic equipment
odical surveys (excluding the annual general survey), may be
postponed depending on the maintenance and preservative — ultrasonic equipment
measures taken during lay-up. — magnetic particle equipment
— eddy current
503 Units/installations which have been out of commission — dye penetrant
(i.e. laid up) for a period normally of 12 months or more shall — other equivalent means.
be surveyed and tested before re-entry into service. This will
at least include a sea trial for function testing of the machinery
installation. Remaining surveys and tests will be considered in
each case depending upon the time out of commission, main- F. Procedures for Class Related Services
tenance and preservative measures taken during lay-up, and
extent of surveys carried out during this time. F 100 Thickness measurements of hull structures
101 Thickness measurements shall be carried out by a quali-
fied company which is certified for such activities by DNV.
E. Special Provisions for Hull Surveys 102 Thickness measurements shall normally be performed
under the supervision of the surveyor. Alternatively, the sur-
E 100 General veyor may accept non DNV supervised thickness measure-
101 The owner shall provide the necessary facilities for a ment provided that provisions are made for the surveyor to re-
safe execution of the survey. check the measurements as deemed necessary to ensure ac-
102 Survey at sea or at anchorage may be acceptable provid- ceptable accuracy.
ed that the surveyor is given the necessary assistance from the 103 When thickness measurements are required in connec-
personnel onboard. All necessary precautions and procedures tion with intermediate, renewal or complete periodical survey,
for carrying out the survey shall be provided in accordance the thickness measurements shall normally be carried out with-
with the rules. in 12 months prior to the completion of the survey.

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SECTION 2
PERIODICAL SURVEY EXTENT FOR MAIN CLASS

A. General tem shall be inspected. If the temporary mooring system is part

of the mooring system for position keeping on location, then
A 100 accessible and visible parts of the position mooring system
101 This section presents the standard extent of surveys for shall also be inspected.
retention of main class 1A1 for mobile offshore units and OI 210 Items which are important for the reserve buoyancy in
for floating offshore installations. connection with stability of the unit shall be surveyed. The sur-
102 The requirements for service notations are given in vey shall include inspection of external and internal closing ap-
Sec.3, and additional system and special facility class nota- pliances, ventilators, air pipes, side scuttles etc., as well as an
tions are given in Sec.4. external inspection of scupper valves and sanitary valves.
103 Sub-sections for tailshaft (F) and thrusters for propul- 211 Remote controls and alarm systems for doors and hatch-
sion (G) are not applicable for OI class. es shall be surveyed and function tested.
212 Guard rails shall be examined.
213 For units/instalations subjected to annual load line in-
B. Annual Survey spections by DNV, the requirements in 210 and 212 are con-
sidered covered by this inspection.
B 100 Survey extent 214 The «Appendix to the Classification Certificate» and the
101 The survey will normally cover systems and parts for: documents referred to therein, shall be verified as kept availa-
ble onboard the unit.
— structure and equipment (see B200)
— machinery and safety systems (see B300). B 300 Machinery and Safety Systems
Ship-shaped objects
B 200 Structure and Equipment
301 Survey Requirements for machinery and safety systems
Ship-shaped structures on ship-shaped units or installations are given in Rules for
201 Survey requirements for ship-shaped structures and re- Classification of Ships, Pt 7 Ch 2.
lated equipment are given in Rules for Classification of Ships, Column-stabilised and self-elevating objects
Pt.7 Ch.2.
302 The survey shall include examination of spaces for ma-
202 The following items shall, however, be surveyed in ac- chinery, boilers and incinerators, and equipment located there-
cordance with MOU requirements: in, with particular attention to fire and explosion hazards. As
— stability the DNV surveyor deems necessary, running tests and/or open-
— moorings ing of machinery, and tests of safety devices and equipment
— tank level measurements may be required.
— helifuel 303 Boilers shall be externally surveyed. The general condi-
— external corrosion. tion of the boiler including mountings, piping and insulation
shall be ascertained and the surveyor may require opening, re-
203 Additionally, it should be noted that DNV’s New Class moval of insulation etc. if found necessary. Safety valves, in-
Concept (NCC) does not apply for mobile offshore units or strumentation and automation systems shall be tested in
floating offshore installations. operating condition when found necessary by the surveyor.
Column-stabilised and self-elevating structures 304 The ballasting system and related subsystems (such as
204 The survey may be performed on location provided that remote valve operation and tank level indications) for column
the structure, including submerged parts, can be thoroughly in- stabilised units or installations shall be visually surveyed and
spected as specified in the in-service inspection programme. If tested.
required, underwater inspection shall be in accordance with an 305 The brake torques of jacking machinery on self-elevat-
approved procedure, and using approved personnel and equip- ing units shall be checked. Where provided, the fixation rack
ment. system shall also be checked.
205 Units/installations with submerged primary structural 306 For steering gears and/or propulsion thrusters applied
members allowing internal access for inspection may be omit- for steering purposes, steering functions and alarms shall be
ted from external survey, subject to satisfactory results from tested.
the internal survey.
307 For units/installations granted a survey arrangement
206 Primary structural members which are flooded shall be based on an approved planned maintenance system (PMS), an
subject to external survey unless otherwise agreed. The extent annual survey of the PMS shall be carried out by a DNV sur-
of survey is given in the in-service inspection program, and veyor as follows:
will comprise visual inspection of vital parts and may include
non-destructive testing of highly stressed areas. — The purpose of this survey is to verify that the scheme is
207 The means for leakage detection of dry bracings shall be being correctly operated and that the machinery has been
function tested. functioning satisfactorily since the last annual survey. A
general examination of the items concerned will be carried
208 Internal surfaces in ballast tanks may be subject to sur- out.
vey, including thickness measurements. The permissible re- — The performance and the maintenance records will be ex-
duction in thickness is as given for the renewal survey. amined to verify that the machinery has functioned satis-
209 Accessible and visible parts of the unit's permanent tow- factorily since the previous survey or that actions have
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exceeding acceptable tolerances and that the overhaul in- 109 If the temporary mooring system is part of the mooring
tervals have been maintained. system for position keeping on location, then the position
— Written details of break-down or malfunction shall be mooring system shall also be inspected. This inspection shall
made available. include dismantling and non-destructive testing of all joining
— Description of repairs carried out will be examined. Any shackles which have been in service for more than 5 years.
machinery part, which has been replaced by a spare due to The mooring system shall be function tested during typical an-
damage, shall be retained onboard, where possible, until chor handling operations.
examined by a surveyor.
— At the discretion of the surveyor, function tests or surveys C 200 Machinery and safety systems
at random to check readings where condition monitoring Ship-shaped objects
equipment is in use, will be carried out as far as practicable
and reasonable. 201 Survey requirements for machinery and safety systems
— If deemed necessary by the surveyor, opening of machin- on ship-shaped units are given in DNV Rules for Classifica-
ery may be required. tion of Ships, Pt 7 Ch 2.
— A print-out of maintenance work or repairs carried out Column-stabilised and self-elevating objects
since the last annual survey shall be handled to the attend-
ing surveyor. 202 The survey shall generally be carried out as for the an-
nual survey.
308 In hazardous areas the following equipment and systems 203 The fire protection arrangement shall be surveyed. For
shall be surveyed or tested: units or installations being inspected by national authorities
with respect to fire protection arrangement, the survey for clas-
— ventilation systems shall be function tested sification may normally be considered as covered by this in-
— the tests shall include emergency stop systems and alarms spection.
for lost ventilation
— alarms and shut down functions for pressurised equipment
shall be function tested
— gas detection equipment shall be function tested D. Renewal Survey- Structure and Equipment
— electrical equipment shall be visually inspected.
D 100 Ship-shaped structures
101 Survey requirements for ship-shaped structures and re-
C. Intermediate Survey lated equipment are given in Rules for Classification of Ships,
Pt 7 Ch 2.
C 100 Structure and equipment 102 The following items shall, however, be surveyed in ac-
101 The survey shall normally be carried out in sheltered wa- cordance with MOU requirements:
ters. Survey on location may be acceptable provided that the
underwater inspection is performed in accordance with an ap- — stability
proved procedure, and using approved personnel and equip- — moorings
ment. — tank level measurements
Ship-shaped structures — helifuel
— external corrosion.
102 Survey Requirements for ship-shaped structures and re-
lated equipment are given in Rules for Classification of Ships, 103 Additionally, it should be noted that DNV’s New Class
Pt 7 Ch 2. Concept (NCC) does not apply for offshore units or floating
103 The following items shall, however, be surveyed in ac- offshore installations.
cordance with MOU requirements: 104 Alternative survey arrangements given in D300 may be
applied also for ship-shaped units/installations.
— stability
— moorings D 200 Column-stabilised and self-elevating structures
— tank level measurements
201 The renewal survey includes the requirements stipulated
— helifuel in B and C. The extent of the survey is given in the in-service
— external corrosion. inspection programme, and will additionally include the re-
104 Additionally, it should be noted that DNV’s New Class quirements given in 202 to 216.
Concept (NCC) does not apply for mobile offshore units and 202 Survey of pipes, valves, couplings, anodes, equipment
floating offshore installations. for level indication, etc. inside tanks and spaces.
Column-stabilised and self elevating structures 203 Tanks shall, as a minimum, be internally surveyed in ac-
105 The survey shall, in general, be carried out as the annual cordance with Table D1 (as far as applicable).
survey, but with extended visual inspection and non-destruc-
tive testing of the structure as given in the in-service inspection Table D1 Tank survey and pressure testing
programme. Age of object in years
Tank
106 The cathodic protection system shall be surveyed by vis- 0-5 5-10 10-15 above 15
ual inspection of sacrificial anodes and extent of corrosion. Sea water All all all all
Corrosion in welds of vital parts which may be subject to fa- Fresh water One one all all
tigue shall be particularly considered. Fuel, diesel oil One one two half
107 For column-stabilised units/installations, the survey Lubricating oil None none one half
shall, at minimum, cover accessible areas at light ballast
draught. 204 Remote level indicating systems for ballast tanks shall
108 For self-elevating units/installations, survey of the full be surveyed and function tested.
height of the legs is normally required. Potential measurements 205 Remote control system for valves in bilge, ballast and
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206 Tank bulkheads and tank decks integral with the unit or 216 The unit or installation shall be dry docked at the third
installation structure shall, as a minimum, be hydraulically renewal survey and at each renewal survey thereafter, unless
tested from at least one side to the maximum pressure they can acceptable equivalent alternatives are agreed.
be subjected to in service. The number of tanks to be tested See also D300.
shall be in accordance with Table D1 as far as applicable.
207 Thickness measurements shall be carried out as deemed D 300 Alternative survey
necessary by the surveyor. The reduction in thickness is not 301 Renewal surveys may be carried out on location without
normally to exceed 5 % of the original thickness. Larger reduc- interrupting the function of the unit, provided that they are
tions may be allowed upon special consideration. based on approved procedures outlined in a maintenance sys-
208 The jacking systems, including shock pads, shall be ex- tem and survey arrangement.
amined. A selected number of jacking gear units (about 10 %, 302 The following matters will be taken into consideration
but not less than one unit per leg) shall be opened up for in- for acceptance of surveys to be carried out on location:
spection.
— arrangement for underwater inspection of structure, pro-
209 For self-elevating units or installations, all parts of the pellers
legs shall be examined. — thrusters, rudder and openings affecting the unit’s or in-
210 The towing and mooring equipment shall be surveyed as stallation’s safety
follows: — means for blanking off all openings including side thrust-
ers
— all chain lockers and anchor stowage arrangements shall — use of corrosion resistant materials for shafts, and glands
be surveyed for propeller and rudder
— the permanent towing arrangement of the unit shall be sur- — accessibility of all tanks and spaces for inspection
veyed — corrosion protection of structure
— the temporary and/or emergency mooring systems shall be — maintenance and inspection of thrusters
surveyed — measurement of wear in the propulsion shaft and rudder
— if the temporary and/or emergency mooring systems are bearings
part of the mooring system for position keeping on loca- — testing facilities of all important machinery.
tion, the complete mooring system for position keeping
shall be subject to a comprehensive survey. This will in-
clude thorough visual examination and extensive non-de-
structive testing of mooring chain or wire rope. Function E. Renewal Survey - Machinery and Safety Sys-
testing of the mooring systems shall be performed. tems
211 Underwater parts including nozzles, propellers and other E 100 General
appendages shall be surveyed. 101 The survey shall include the items given in Table E1 as
The propeller and any auxiliary thrusters shall be surveyed and far as applicable.
shaft sealing arrangements checked for tightness. For shafts 102 Automated machinery plant shall be surveyed to the ex-
not running in oil, the clearances shall be measured. For varia- tent required for E0 or ECO survey as far as applicable.
ble pitch propellers, the tightness of hub and blade sealings
shall be verified, and the locking arrangements for bolts to be 103 By completion of the 5-year CMS cycle, all items shall
checked. Some extent of dismantling may be required as found have been credited. Items maintained according to running
necessary by the surveyor. hours or condition monitoring criteria, without a ‘main over-
haul’ carried out in the cycle, may be credited based on satis-
212 Sea chests and other sea inlets and discharges (above factory maintenance or condition monitoring records, clearly
and below the waterline) with valves, including sanitary valves indicating that the maintenance is not calendar based.
and scupper valves, shall be opened for survey.
213 The data for light weight and centre of gravity shall be E 200 Electrical Installations
continuously recorded and adjusted by the master for any items Ship-shaped object
taken onboard or ashore during operation. 201 Survey Requirements for electrical systems on ship-
The unit or installation is to undergo a weight or displacement shaped units are given in Rules for Classification of Ships, Pt
survey and the weight record will be checked in order to verify 7 Ch 2.
the current light weight and centre of gravity. Where the Column-stabilised object
weight survey indicates a difference from the calculated light-
weight in excess of 1 % of the operating displacement, an in- 202 The survey shall comprise examination of the electrical
clining test should be conducted. For self-elevating units or installations with regard to fire and explosion hazards and in-
installations deviations up to 5 % of the operating displace- jury from accidental touching. The survey is also to include
ment may be accepted upon special considerations. It is a pro- testing of correct functioning of equipment covered by class
vision that the weight difference is positioned at the most requirements.
unfavourable position when calculating the vertical centre of 203 The insulation resistance of the complete installation
gravity (VCG). shall be measured, and the results presented to the DNV sur-
The above mentioned requirements may be considered com- veyor.
plied with where the national authorities enforce similar re- 204 As far as practicable, the following equipment shall be
quirements. In such cases a copy of the report on the weight examined for satisfactory condition:
survey, or on the new inclining test, endorsed by the national
authorities, shall be submitted. — main and emergency switchboards
— generators
214 The presence of required signboards shall be verified. — distribution boards
215 The cathodic protection system of the submerged zone — motor starters
shall be surveyed. The efficiency of the system for the forth- — electrical motors
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— cable installations E 300 Instrumentation and automation

— enclosures for electrical equipment
— lighting equipment 301 Correct functioning of the various parts of the following
— heating equipment systems is, as far as applicable, to be verified to the satisfaction
— battery installations. of the attending surveyor:

205 The following tests shall be carried out to the extent — each alarm and safety system
deemed necessary by the surveyor to ascertain the proper func- — fire alarm system
tioning of the equipment: — manual control of machinery
— generator full load test — remote control of propulsion machinery. It will normally
— generator parallel operation be required that the following manoeuvres are effected:
— generator protection relays including non-important load
— trip (if fitted) — from stop to head
— generator remote speed control — from ahead to astern
— generator synchronising equipment — stop
— power plant interlocking systems — from stop to astern
— insulation resistance indicating device — stop be operating the emergency device.
— emergency generator including switchboards
— battery chargers 302 It shall be verified that the remote control can be trans-
— mechanical ventilation of battery rooms and lockers ferred to stand-by manual control in the engine room in case of
— navigation lights, with controllers including alarms power supply failure to the remote control system.
— electrical motors for essential and important use, e.g. for
jacking system at full load 303 When cancelling of automatic load reduction and/or au-
— interlocking and/or alarms for pressurised rooms and tomatic stop of engine are provided, these functions shall be
equipment. demonstrated to the satisfaction of the surveyor.

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Table E1 Machinery Surveys

Class Item or System Survey method 1)
1A1 Propulsion machinery Diesel engines 1 and 2
Evaporators and condensers with ejectors 1
Electrical main motors 1 and 2
Thrust- and intermediate shaft bearings 1
1A1 Gears 3) Shafts with pinions, gear wheels, couplings and bearings 1
1A1 / IO Auxiliary machinery Diesel engine 1 and 2
Turbines 1 and 2
Prime movers for auxiliary thrusters 2) 3) 2
1A1 / IO Pumps 4) Piston pumps 1
Screw pumps, gear pumps 2
Centrifugal pumps for sea water, bilge and ballast 1
Other centrifugal pumps and ejectors 2
1A1 / IO Pipes, valves etc. 10) 11) Lubricating oil 5) 2
Fuel oil 2
Bilge and ballast 6) 2
Cooling water 2
High pressure mud system 7) 2
Drilling plant 2
Production plant 2
Steam with temperature below 450ºC 2
Electrical installations 2
Generators 2
Steam pipes of copper 8) 2
Feed water
Hydraulic
1A1 / IO Electrical installations Switchboards 2
Distribution boards 2
Electrical equipment 2
Cable installation 2
Navigation light controllers 2
Mechanical ventilation of battery lockers and rooms 2
1A1 / IO Sundry 4) Gas compressors 1 and 2
Air compressors 2
Emergency compressors 2
Compressed air receivers 9) 1 and 2
Heat exchangers 1
Incinerator arrangement 2
Inert arrangement for units without notation INERT (see also Ship 1 and 2
Rules Pt.7 Ch.2 Sec. 3 H) 2
Instrumentation and automation for units without notation.E0 or
ECO.
1) The survey methods given are defined as follows:
Survey method No. 1: Visual inspection by opening up fully or partly as deemed necessary by the surveyor. Pressure testing to be carried out when relevant
and found necessary by the surveyor.
Survey method No. 2: External survey and performance test to be carried out. Alarm- and safety functions shall be tested if found necessary by the sur-
veyor. Opening up and/or pressure testing may be required if found necessary by the surveyor. Last overhaul shall be verified.
2) For definition and survey extent, see G
3) Selected bearings shall be examined. Gears and roller bearings may as far as practicable be inspected without dismantling complicated assemblies.
4) Prime movers and starters shall be surveyed together with pumps or units.
5) Strainers shall be opened. Selected pipes shall be surveyed for sludge.
6) Valves, cocks and strainers shall be opened.
7) Crack and/or thickness examination may be required. Selected pipes shall be pressure tested to 1,5 times working pressure.
8) Shall be pressure tested to 2 times working pressure.
9) Shall be pressure tested to 1,2 times working pressure if internal survey not possible.
10) Sea valves shall be opened (including scuppers and sanitary discharges).
11) For piping systems outside machinery spaces, see Sec.4.

F. Renewal Survey - Tailshaft Survey — stern tube bushes or bearings. Clearance measurements
shall be included
F 100 Standard Requirements — sealing arrangement, including lubricating oil system.
101 For renewal survey, the tailshaft shall be withdrawn and
the following parts examined (where relevant): F 200 Alternative Survey
201 The following alternative requirements do not apply to
— propeller nut and threaded end of tailshaft tailshafts covered by additional class notation DYNPOS.
— cone, key and keyway including examination by magnetic
article inspection method 202 Subject to 201, an alternative tailshaft survey may be ac-
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rangement, provided that the number of service hours 304 In addition to the above requirements, the second and
encountered is relatively low, e.g. less than 5000 hours since third renewal surveys will also include removal of, key fitted
the last tailshaft survey. propellers and survey of the propeller shaft cones including
203 At the first renewal survey, the lubricating oil for each of key and keyway.
the stern tubes shall be analysed and the results forwarded to 305 At the second renewal survey 50 % of all similar propel-
DNV. Acceptable analysis results, alongside satisfactory sur- ler shafts shall be surveyed, with the remaining 50 % of pro-
vey of accessible parts of the shafts including clearance meas- peller shafts to be surveyed at the third complete periodical
urements, will normally be considered sufficient. survey. Magnetic particle inspection shall be used.
204 In addition to the above requirements, the second and 306 From the fourth complete periodical survey and on-
third renewal surveys will also include removal of, key fitted
propellers and survey of the tailshaft cone including key and wards, a complete propeller shafts survey shall be carried out.
keyway.
205 At the second renewal survey, 50 % of all similar
tailshafts shall be surveyed, with the remaining 50 % of the H. Renewal Surveys - Boiler and Steam Heated
tailshafts to be surveyed at the third renewal survey. Magnetic Steam Generator
particle inspection shall be used.
206 From the fourth renewal survey and onwards, a com- H 100 Renewal Survey
plete tailshaft survey shall be carried out. 101 The survey shall normally include:
F 300 Tailshaft condition monitoring survey arrange- — internal and external examination of the boilers, super-
ment heaters, economisers and air preheaters or steam heated
301 See Ch.3 Sec.1, D402. steam generator, including drums, stays, pipes, insulation,
etc.
— internal examination of all mountings
— setting of safety valves including remote operation of
G. Renewal Survey - Thrusters for Propulsion same, (except for exhaust gas boilers where the safety
valves may be set by the chief engineer or maintenance su-
G 100 Scope pervisor and the results reported to DNV)
101 Thrusters for propulsion are defined as any thrusters — examination and testing of instrumentation and automa-
which are assigned for propulsion and/or steering of the unit tion equipment
during sea voyage. — examination and testing of attached fuel oil burning equip-
102 Thrusters installed to achieve redundant main propul- ment.
sion systems shall be regarded as thrusters for propulsion.
102 If found necessary, the surveyor may require hydraulic
103 Thrusters for dynamic positioning are thrusters incorpo- test, thickness measurements and/or crack detection test of any
rated in systems for dynamic positioning of units or installa- part of the installation.
tions, which have been granted the additional class notation
DYNPOS.
104 Thrusters for other purposes than specified in 101 to 103
are defined as auxiliary thrusters, see D211. I. Thermal Oil Heater Survey
G 200 Renewal Survey I 100 Renewal Survey
201 The survey of thrusters for propulsion will normally in- 101 The survey shall normally include:
clude:
— tightness test of the installation with special attention to
— examination of gears, shafts, bearings and gland seals flange connections and valve and pump packings
— examination of propeller shaft cone and keyway using an — external examination of coils in the oil fired furnace
approved crack detection method — testing of thermal oil-flow and pressure drop across the
— survey of the lubricating oil system including pumps and heater including comparison with reference data from the
coolers heater as new. Significant increase in flow resistance
— verification of tightness of all sealing arrangements. across the furnace coils will require internal cleaning of
the coils
G 300 Alternative Survey — examination and testing of plant instrumentation including
301 The following alternative requirements do not apply to regulation and safety systems
thrusters covered by additional class notation DYNPOS. — examination and setting of liquid relief valves
302 Subject to 301, an alternative thruster survey may be ac- — examination of fuel oil equipment including burners with
cepted for oil lubricated propeller shafts with approved sealing nozzles
arrangement, provided that the number of service hours en- — examination of fire extinguishing system with release ar-
countered is relatively low, e.g. less than 5000 hours since the rangements for the thermal oil installation including fur-
last propeller shaft survey. nace
303 At the first renewal survey, magnetic filters shall be — analysis of thermal oil samples from the system in order to
checked. The lubricating oil for each of the thrusters shall be establish safe operating temperature and state of deteriora-
analysed and the results forwarded to DNV. Acceptable anal- tion
ysis results, alongside satisfactory survey of accessible parts of — function test of plant with special attention to stability of
the shafts, will normally be considered sufficient. automatic regulating systems.

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SECTION 3
PERIODICAL SURVEY EXTENT FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE NOTATIONS

A. General shall be surveyed and function tested. Special attention shall be

given to both manual and automatic activation, power supply
A 100 and alarms.
101 This section presents the standard extent of surveys for 306 Where cross connections between piping system for
retention of additional service notations applicable to offshore production and safe piping system exist, the means for avoid-
drilling and support units. The requirements shall be applied in ing possible contamination of the safe system with the hazard-
addition to those for main class notation presented in Ch.3 ous medium shall be surveyed.
Sec.2.
B 400 Complete periodical survey
401 The requirements stipulated in B300 apply with the ad-
ditional amendments given in B400.
B. Production and/or Storage Units and Installa-
tions 402 For objects having boilers burning crude oil or slop, sur-
vey and testing of control equipment including monitoring sys-
B 100 Application tems and shut-down functions related to the following systems
shall be carried out:
101 The following requirements are applicable for units with
class notation: — ventilation and gas-tightness, fuel supply line and boiler
Production Unit or Installation with boiler front lagging
— fuel pumps and heating arrangement
Storage Unit or Installation
— drain pipe ducts and automatic closing drain traps
B 200 Survey arrangement — inert and purging systems
201 Annual and complete periodical surveys may be carried — manual and automatic quick closing valves and shut-down
out on location based on an approved Planned Maintenance systems
System without interrupting the function of the unit or instal- — boiler hood ventilation system
lation. — boiler compartment ventilation
— boiler front extinguishing system
B 300 Annual survey — pilot burner arrangement
301 Structures, supporting equipment and heavy modules — gastight bulkhead penetrations
applied in the production operation shall be surveyed. — gas detection system
— fuel heater.
302 The following items shall be subjected to a general ex-
amination: 403 For objects having turbines, engines or boilers burning
— crude oil tank openings and pressure/vacuum valves gas, survey and testing of the safety and control equipment and
alarm and shut-down functions related to the following sys-
— crude oil piping systems tems shall be carried out:
— crude oil pump rooms
— escape routes — gas heating arrangement
— fire extinction systems in crude oil tank and pump room — ventilation arrangement
area. — protection and flame screens
303 The following components and systems shall be sur- — gas freeing and purging systems
veyed and tested for correct functioning as found necessary by — manual and automatic shut-down system
the surveyor: — gas detection system
— pilot flame burner or «fuel floor» arrangement
— gas detection systems for flammable and toxic gases — governor stability switching from gas fuel to oil, or vice
— fire detection system versa.
— system for crude oil tank level measurements
— general alarm system and communication between control 404 Function test of instrumentation and safety devices for
stations. equipment and system in 303 shall be carried out.
304 In hazardous areas the following equipment and systems 405 The fire extinguishing system in or at:
shall be surveyed and tested:
— crude oil tank area
— ventilation system including overpressure alarms — crude oil pump room
— alarms and shut-down for pressurised equipment and — engine and boiler room
rooms — helicopter deck
— electrical equipment and cables
— self-closing gastight doors, air locks, openings and shall be surveyed and tested for correct functioning.
accesses 406 It shall be verified that required signboards are in order.
— protection devices for combustion equipment and engines.
407 The drainage system of hazardous area shall be sur-
305 The emergency shut-down system for: veyed.
— wellhead valves/production facilities 408 The insulation resistance of the electrical installation in
— all non-essential electrical equipment the hazardous area shall be checked.
— all essential electrical equipment 409 The fireman's outfit shall be surveyed.

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SECTION 4
PERIODICAL SURVEY EXTENT FOR ADDITIONAL SYSTEM AND SPECIAL
FACILITY NOTATIONS

A. General C. Dynamic Positioning System

A 100 C 100 Application
101 This section presents the standard extent of surveys for 101 The following requirements are applicable for units with
retention of additional system and special facility class nota- class notation:.
tions applicable to production and storage units/installations. DYNPOS
The requirements for main and service class notations are pre-
sented in Ch.3 Sec.2 and Sec.3. C 200 Complete periodical survey
201 All sensors, peripheral equipment and reference systems
shall be tested to verify correct operation and adequate accura-
B. Position Mooring Equipment cy as compared to previous calibration or specifications.
202 Failures of sensors shall be simulated to check the alarm
B 100 Application system and the switching logic.
101 The following requirements are applicable for units / in- Acoustic reference systems shall be tested with thrusters in op-
stallations with class notations: eration.
— POSMOOR Switch-over between reference systems acting as input to con-
— POSMOOR-V troller shall be performed to assure that warnings, alarms and
— POSMOOR-TA information to operator are satisfactory. Off-location alarm
shall be demonstrated.
— POSMOOR-ATA
203 Each thruster shall be tested with a range of pitches or
B 200 Annual survey speed, and the indicating instruments for speed, pitch and azi-
muth shall be observed and verified to be of adequate accura-
201 Accessible and visible parts of the unit's /installation’s cy.
mooring system for position keeping on location shall be in-
spected. The different modes of thruster control shall be tested for:
202 The unit or installation log shall be reviewed in order to — manual control of pitch, speed and azimuth
verify that the unit/installation has been operating within the — remote thrust control
environmental conditions specified for POSMOOR in the Ap-
pendix to the Class Certificate. The anchor chain records are — controller (automatic) control
also to be reviewed. — transfer of control.
203 Thruster operation shall be function tested for units / in- The remote thrust control system shall be tested with the refer-
stallations with system notation letters : -TA or -ATA. ence system in operation.
B 300 Intermediate survey. The system shall be capable of keeping the unit in position (not
exceeding position boundaries, off-location alarm).
301 The requirements stipulated in B 200 apply with the ad-
ditions given in 302 to 303. 204 Survey of the thruster unit shall be carried out as for
thrusters for propulsion.
302 The mooring system for position keeping on location Guidance note:
shall be inspected. This inspection will include dismantling
and non-destructive testing of all joining shackles which have Survey of the thrusters requires docking of the unit and should be
been in service for more than 5 years. harmonised with the bottom survey.

The mooring system, including static and dynamic brakes, dur- ---e-n-d---of---G-u-i-d-a-n-c-e---n-o-t-e---
ing typical anchor handling operations shall be function tested.
205 Prime movers for thrusters shall be opened if found nec-
303 Units and installations with system notation letters - essary by the surveyor.
ATA shall be surveyed as given in C (DYNPOS) as far as is
applicable. 206 The electrical installation serving the dynamic position-
ing system shall be examined.
B 400 Complete periodical survey 207 The automatic reconnection system for generators and
401 The requirements stipulated in B 200 and B 300 apply consumers connected to the bus-bar system(s) shall be test-
with the following additions (402 and 403). ed(simulated test may be accepted).
Power failure to the different sub-systems shall be simulated to
402 The complete mooring system for position keeping on verify the intended functioning.
location shall be subject to comprehensive survey, including
opening up and NDT of selected parts of windlasses/ winches 208 The complete dynamic positioning system is normally to
and fairleads. Critical parts of all mooring chains/wires and be tested in all operational modes, with simulation of different
accessories shall be thoroughly visually examined and subject failure conditions to enable test of switching of modes, back-
to extensive NDT. up systems, and the alarm system.
403 Windlasses, winches and fairleads, including of brake Manual override shall be demonstrated during both normal op-
torques, shall be function tested. eration and failure conditions.

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D. Offshore Crude Offloading 207 Emergency disconnection systems, automatic and man-
ual, shall be surveyed and tested as far as possible.
D 100 Application 208 The bow loading area shall be surveyed with respect to
101 The following requirements are applicable for units/in- fire and explosion hazards and is to include survey of:
stallations with class notation OFFLOADING.
— fire extinguishing equipment
D 200 Complete periodical survey — protective measures preventing structural elements initiat-
201 Every survey of the offloading arrangement shall be ing sparks
held concurrently with the annual survey for service notation — ventilation of bow control station and bow loading con-
STORAGE UNIT or INSTALLATION. nector room
202 Spaces and zones used in connection with offshore of- — emergency escape routes from bow control station
floading shall be surveyed with respect to general cleanliness — interlock functions for the mooring and loading systems.
and maintenance.
209 It shall be verified that the required operation manual is
203 Valves and piping shall be externally surveyed. Opening in order.
up and/or pressure testing may be required if found necessary
by the surveyor.
204 Instrumentation, automation and communication equip-
ment in offloading control station shall be surveyed, tested and F. Production Plant
verified to be in order.
F 100 Application
205 Ventilation of gas-free spaces shall be verified to be in
order. 101 The following requirements are applicable for units/in-
stallations with class notation PROD.
206 Electrical equipment in gas-dangerous spaces shall be
surveyed. F 200 Survey Arrangement
207 Emergency disconnection systems, automatic and man- 201 Annual and complete periodical survey may take ac-
ual, shall be surveyed and tested as far as possible. count of an approved planned maintenance system. As far as
208 The offloading area shall be surveyed with respect to fire possible disruption of the function of the unit/installation
and explosion hazards and is to include survey of: should be minimised.
— fire extinguishing equipment F 300 Annual Survey
— protective measures preventing structural elements initiat-
ing sparks 301 An overall survey of production related equipment,
— ventilation of control station and offloading hose connec- structures and systems with particular attention to structural
tor area integrity, fire/explosion hazards, safety systems and personnel
— emergency escape routes from control station protection shall be carried out. If deemed necessary by the
— interlock functions for the mooring and loading systems. surveyor running test, non-destructive testing, and or/or open-
ing up of equipment may be required.
209 It shall be verified that the required operation manual is 302 For equipment installed subsea at time of annual survey
in order. a review of the maintenance manual/test log is an acceptable
survey method provided a satisfactory recording system and
acceptable maintenance procedure exist.
E. Offshore Bow Loading 303 Riser system and production or well control components
shall be visually surveyed as far as accessible. If deemed nec-
E 100 Application essary by the surveyor pressure testing shall be carried out.
101 The following requirements are applicable for units/in- 304 Pressure vessels and heat exchangers shall be externally
stallations with class notation surveyed. Safety valves, instrumentation and systems on tanks
BOW LOADING or separators shall be surveyed and tested in operating condi-
tion as found necessary by the surveyor.
E 200 Complete periodical survey 305 High pressure or capacity pumps and compressors shall
201 Every survey of the bow loading arrangement shall be be externally surveyed and function tested as deemed neces-
held concurrently with the annual survey for service notation sary by the surveyor.
STORAGE UNIT or INSTALLATION. 306 Piping systems including flexible pipes shall be sur-
202 Spaces and zones used in connection with bow loading veyed as deemed necessary by the surveyor.
shall be surveyed with respect to general cleanliness and main- 307 Pressure relief and depressurising valves shall be sur-
tenance.
veyed and tested as deemed necessary by the surveyor.
203 Valves and piping, including inert gas purge pipes shall
be externally surveyed. Opening up and/or pressure testing 308 Riser handling devices, lifting devices for production
may be required if found necessary by the surveyor. Condition and related operations, wire ropes, end attachments, and
of spray-shield and collecting tray in way of connector shall be sheaves shall be surveyed. Function testing of safety devices
to be in order. shall be carried out as found necessary by the surveyor.
204 Instrumentation, automation and communication equip- 309 Survey of accessible parts of the following structures
ment in bow control station shall be surveyed, tested and veri- shall be carried out to confirm structural integrity and condi-
fied to be in order. tion of securing arrangement:
205 Ventilation of gas-free spaces shall be verified to be in — ground flare
order. — burner boom
206 Electrical equipment in gas-dangerous spaces shall be — derrick
surveyed. — skids.

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310 The process and utility safety systems shall be surveyed G 200 Annual Survey
during operation and tested for correct functioning as found 201 Drilling related equipment, structures and systems shall
necessary by the surveyor with particular emphasis on: be surveyed, with particular attention to the structural integri-
— shut-down valves ty, fire/explosion hazards and personnel protection,. Running
tests, NDT (non-destructive testing) and/or opening of equip-
— shut-down instrumentation ment shall be performed as considered necessary by the DNV
— shut-down sequence and logic surveyor.
— interconnection with emergency shut-down system
— regulation /control system 202 Overhead drilling equipment and lifting appliances for
drilling and associated operations shall be surveyed, with par-
— alarm system.
ticular emphasis on structural integrity. Examination and
A review of the maintenance manual or test log is an accepta- functional testing shall be carried out as found necessary by the
ble survey methods provided a satisfactory recording system surveyor, e.g. safety devices and emergency stop function. The
and an acceptable maintenance procedure exist. marking (SWL) shall be verified as acceptable.
311 Drainage system for produced liquids for hazardous ar- 203 Wire ropes (including end attachments) and sheaves of
eas shall be surveyed. the tensioning drilling and associated systems shall be sur-
veyed. If deemed necessary by the surveyor, checking by NDT
312 Water protection system in process area shall be sur- shall be carried out.
veyed and function tested as deemed necessary by the survey-
204 Pressure vessels shall be externally surveyed. The gen-
or.
eral condition of the pressure vessel including mountings, pip-
F 400 Complete periodical survey ing and possible insulation will be ascertained. The surveyor
may require opening or internal survey or thickness measure-
401 The requirements stipulated in G300 apply with the ad- ments and/or crack detection test if found necessary.
ditions given in G400.
Safety valves, instrumentation and automation systems shall
402 Riser joints, flexible pipes and other riser system com- be surveyed and tested in operating condition as required by
ponents to be closely visually surveyed for mechanical damage the surveyor. Liquid level controls on tanks/separators are also
and corrosion. Surface NDT methods shall be used to investi- to be tested.
gate critical areas for cracks. Thickness measurements and di-
mensioned checks may be required if found necessary by the 205 Piping systems including flexible pipes shall be sur-
surveyor. Satisfactory functioning and pressure integrity shall veyed. Thickness measurements shall be carried out as
be confirmed. deemed necessary by the surveyor. Safety valves shall be sur-
veyed and tested as deemed necessary by the surveyor.
403 The production or well control equipment shall be sub-
206 The mud and cement system shall be surveyed. Pumps
ject to internal inspection to the extent necessary to reveal cur-
shall be externally surveyed and function tested.
rent condition. Satisfactory functioning and pressure integrity
shall be confirmed. 207 Marine riser joints (as far as accessible) and diverter sys-
tem shall be visually surveyed and inspected for corrosion,
404 Pressure vessels and heat exchangers shall be subjected cracks and wear. Thickness measurements may be required by
to internal surveys. If this is not practical then use of thickness the surveyor.
measurements may be considered. Examination of related
equipment such as valves, piping and fittings shall be carried 208 The blowout preventers shall be surveyed and pressure
out. Pressure testing to rated working pressure shall be carried tested according to a recognised code or, if not accessible, a re-
out. view of records/test log shall be performed.
405 Correct setting of valves shall be confirmed. 209 The well testing system shall be surveyed.
406 High pressure or capacity pumps and compressors shall G 300 Complete periodical survey
be surveyed by opening up fully or partly as deemed necessary
by the surveyor. Pressure testing to be carried out when rele- 301 The requirements stipulated in H 200 apply, with the fol-
vant and found necessary by the surveyor. lowing additions (302 to 308).
407 Overhead lifting equipment and lifting devices shall be 302 Derrick and flare boom installations shall be examined,
dismantled to the extent necessary to evaluate current condi- with emphasis on the structural condition of bracings and with
tion. Main loading parts shall be checked by non-destructive respect to deformation and slack/loose bolts (if of bolted de-
testing. Thickness measurements as deemed necessary to be sign). Thickness measurements and/or NDT (non-destructive
carried out. Wire ropes shall be surveyed. testing) examination of main structural components and check-
ing of bolts after dismantling may be required as deemed nec-
408 Structural condition of the flaring arrangement shall be essary by the surveyor.
surveyed. Non destructive testing of main structural compo-
nents may be required as deemed necessary by the surveyor. 303 Main loading parts of overhead drilling equipment shall
be checked by MPI (magnetic particle inspection). Structural
409 The fixed water protection systems in process area shall parts shall undergo thickness measurements deemed necessary
be surveyed and tested for correct functioning. by the surveyor.
410 Function test of safety devices and instrumentation list- The API RP8B may be used as guidance.
ed in 310 shall be carried out.
Thickness measurements and NDT for main structural parts of
lifting appliances shall be carried as deemed necessary by the
surveyor. Lifting appliances (except overhead drilling equip-
G. Drilling Plant ment and BOP handling equipment) shall be load tested, as
stated in Rules for Certification of Lifting Appliances.
G 100 Application 304 Pressure vessels shall be surveyed internally. If internal
101 The following requirements are applicable for units/in- survey is not practical, thickness measurements shall be taken.
stallations with class notation: Pressure vessel related equipment, such as valves, pipes, etc.,
DRILL shall be examined. The correct setting and any remote opera-

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tion of safety valves shall be examined. Pressure testing to — bearings of boom heel and eyebolt connections
maximum allowable working pressure shall be performed. — securing arrangement for crane during passages
305 Mud and cement pump fluid ends shall be surveyed and — support structure.
checked for cracks in critical areas. 203 The slewing system (slewing bearing or hook rollers) in-
306 The marine riser system, including diverter system and cluding tightness of bolts shall be examined as required by the
choke and kill lines, is to be surveyed. Liquid penetrants or surveyor.
MPI methods shall be used to investigate critical areas for 204 Examination and functional testing of the following
cracks. Thickness measurements may be required if found nec- shall be performed as found necessary by the surveyor:
essary by the surveyor. Choke and kill lines shall be pressure
tested to maximum allowable working pressure. — correct adjustment of brakes
307 The blow-out preventer system shall be subject to com- — resistance measurement of electrical systems
plete performance test, including pressure testing to maximum — leakages in hydraulic system
allowable working pressure. Records of overhaul shall be re- — safety devices
viewed. — emergency stop function
— fire extinguisher.
For class notation DRILL(N) there shall be complete overhaul
and test of the BOP at intervals of 5 years. 205 The load charts, marking and components certificates
308 Piping systems including flexible pipes shall be pressure shall be verified as available and in order.
tested to working pressure.
I 300 Complete periodical survey
301 Structural parts shall undergo thickness measurements
as deemed necessary by the surveyor.
H. Helicopter Deck 302 The following components shall be dismantled (opened
H 100 Application up) and/or checked by MPI (magnetic particle inspection):
101 The following requirements are applicable for units/in- — boom heel bearings
stallations with class notation: — fixed sheaves
HELDK — blocks
— axle pin and housing
HELDK S — eyebolt connections
HELDK SH — hooks, ring and balls.

H 200 Complete periodical survey The slewing ring shall be opened up, and internal fillets, race-
way and bolts shall be subjected to MPI.
201 All surveys of the helicopter deck arrangement shall be
concurrent with the complete periodical survey of the hull. Alternatively:
202 An overall survey shall be carried out with particular — slewing bearings may be subject to relevant accepted non
emphasis on the structural integrity of the deck with supporting destructive examination in order to check for defects in fil-
structure, and is normally to include examination of the fol- lets and raceways
lowing components and arrangements: — crane with approved securing device (retainer) fitted,
opening up is not required
— drainage arrangements — at least 50% of the holding down bolts shall be drawn and
— surface protection on wooden decks subjected to MPI.
— safety net
— lashing arrangements for the helicopter 303 Flatness and condition of bearing mounting flanges shall
— arrangements for the prevention of sliding be checked.
— helicopter deck including support
— fire safety installation (S, SH) 304 Load testing shall be performed as outlined on Form No.
— communication equipment (S, SH) CG 2 in Rules for Certification of Lifting Appliances.
— obstacles and marking (SH).

J. De-icing and anti-icing systems

I. Crane J 100 Application
I 100 Application 101 The following requirements are applicable for units/in-
101 The following requirements are applicable for units/in- stallations with class notations:
stallations with class notation: DEICE
CRANE DEICE-C
I 200 Annual Survey J 200 Annual survey
201 The following annual survey requirements for additional 201 Visual inspection of anti-icing and de-icing switch-
class shall be carried out concurrently with the Annual General boards and confirm heating load on each circuit according to
Survey. marking on the switchboards.
202 An overall survey shall be carried out with particular 202 Examination of equipment for de-icing and anti-icing in-
emphasis on structural integrity, including examination of: cluding:
— wire ropes and end attachments — heaters
— blocks and sheaves — covers
— hooks with accessories — equipment for manual de-icing
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— heating coils L. Additional Fire Protection

— steam tracing lines.
L 100 Application
101 The following requirements are applicable for units/in-
stallations with class notations:
K. Periodically Unattended Machinery Space
and Machinery Centralised Operated F-A
F-M
K 100 Application F-AM
101 The following requirements are applicable for units/in-
stallations with class notations: L 200 Complete periodical survey, all F-class notations
E0 201 Fire pumps including emergency fire pump and prime
movers shall be surveyed and tested.
ECO
202 Fireman's outfit and compressors for charging the air
K 200 Annual survey bottles, shall be surveyed.

201 The DNV surveyor will verify that systematic mainte- L 300 Complete periodical survey, F-A
nance and functional testing of instrumentation has been per- 301 The requirements in M 200 apply, with the following ad-
formed and documented. ditions:
The general condition of the following shall be to the satisfac-
tion of the surveyor: — fire retarding partitions in the accommodation shall be sur-
veyed
— installation of instrumentation equipment with regard to — hose stations, together with their equipment, in the accom-
electrical and mechanical condition, labels, signboards modation, shall be surveyed
etc. — automatic fire-detecting and alarm systems including re-
— control panels lease arrangement for self-closing doors in passageways,
— local indicating instruments. stairways and machinery casings shall be surveyed and
tested.
202 Correct functioning of the following systems shall be L 400 Complete periodical survey, F-M
verified:
401 The requirements in M 200 apply with the following ad-
— alarm systems ditions:
— safety systems
— main and local extinguishing systems in engine and boiler
— remote control systems rooms including detection and alarm arrangements shall
— automatic control systems be surveyed and tested. The quantity of extinguishing me-
— emergency lighting systems in engine room dium shall be checked.
— communication systems — portable dry powder fire extinguishers, and spare charges
— fire alarm and fire protection systems. shall be checked
— hose stations in the engine and boiler rooms together with
K 300 Complete periodical survey their equipment shall be surveyed.
301 The requirements stipulated in L200 apply, subject to L 500 Complete periodical survey, F-AM
the following additions/amendments (302 to 305).
501 The requirements in M200 to 400 apply.
302 Correct functioning of the various parts of the following
systems shall be verified to the satisfaction of the surveyor:
— each alarm system M. Integrated Computer Systems
— each safety system
— each fire detector M 100 Application
— automatic control loops 101 The following requirements are applicable for units/in-
— manual control of machinery. stallations with class notation:
ICS
303 The following manoeuvres shall be undertaken for sur-
vey of remote control of propulsion machinery: M 200 Complete periodical survey
— from stop to ahead 201 All surveys of integrated computer systems shall be con-
— from ahead to astern current with the survey of instrumentation and automation sys-
tems for class notation E0, NAUT-A or NAUT-B.
— stop
— from stop to astern 202 The installation shall be visually examined, and the sys-
— stop by operating the emergency device. tems shall be tested as follows:
— At workstations, relevant pages shall be called onto the
304 The surveyor shall verify effective transfer from remote screen. The pages shall be checked for relevance and com-
control to stand-by manual control in the engine room in case pared to the instruction material.
of power supply failure to the remote control system.
— Active control and manipulation of a selection of parame-
305 Where provided, cancelling of automatic load reduction ters to be demonstrated from two or more workstations.
and/or automatic stop of engine functions shall be demonstrat- — Protection of systems against interference from unauthor-
ed to the satisfaction of the surveyor. ised personnel to be demonstrated.

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N. Hull Monitoring System O. Vapour Control Systems

N 100 Application O 100 Application
101 The following requirements are applicable for units/in- 101 The following requirements are applicable for units/in-
stallations with class notation: stallations with class notations:
HMON-1 or VCS-1
HMON-2 VCS-1B
N 200 General VCS-2
201 The purpose of the survey specified below is to ensure VCS-2B
the maintenance of the hull monitoring system as specified for VCS-3.
the class notation.
O 200 Complete periodical survey
202 The operation manual is to be available to the attending
surveyor during periodical surveys. In addition to the manual 201 Requirements for survey of the additional class nota-
the following documents are to be available: tions VCS-1 and VCS-2 are considered covered by the rules
laid down for units/installations with class notation Storage
— arrangement and layout Unit or Installation.
— test program for software 202 For VCS-1B and VCS-2B the following instruments
— in-service test program and equipment shall be surveyed and tested:
— maintenance procedures.
— the means to inert the vapour transfer hose
N 300 Annual survey — oxygen analyser with alarms
301 The operation of the hull monitoring system shall be ver- — detonation arrester.
ified by a DNV surveyor:
Requirements for survey of the remaining parts of the installa-
— to ensure that the value of the stress as defined is compat- tion are considered covered by the rules laid down for units or
ible with the output of the loading instrument for the cur- installations with class notation Storage Unit or Installa-
rent condition tion.
— by examination of the recorded data for compliance with 203 For VCS-3 the details of periodical survey requirements
the requirements. will be specified in the unit’s or installation’s Appendix to
302 The monitoring system is to be calibrated annually. The Classification Certificate.
calibration shall be verified by a DNV surveyor.
303 It is to be verified that the following items are available
and in order: P. Safety and Environmental Protection Man-
— calibration certificates and recommendations for all rele- agement System
vant components of the monitoring system P 100 Application
— operations manual.
101 The requirements are applicable for units with class no-
tation:
SBM
P 200 Survey requirements
201 Surveys shall be in compliance with DNV Rules for
Classification of Ships, Pt.7 Ch.5.

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APPENDIX A
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR CONVERSIONS

A. Basic principles 102 All other structures, systems and components will in
principle be accepted based on rules applicable at the time of
A 100 Introduction construction (when the tanker was first classed), if suitable for
the intended purpose.
101 This appendix has been prepared to make available
DNV’s approach for an efficient transfer of existing tankers to C 200 Hull and topside structures
offshore production and storage units or installations.
201 The following approach should be taken to evaluate the
A 200 Assumptions suitability of the hull for the intended operation:
201 DNV assumes that the tanker being proposed for con- a) Determine the condition of the tanker with respect to cor-
version: rosion and possible reduced scantlings.
— holds a valid IACS member class certificate b) Identify the static loads acting on the unit as a consequence
— has been assessed and considered suitable for the intended of its new function:
new duty and service life at a specified location. — total topside loads and load distribution (for longitudi-
A 300 Main principles nal strength).
301 All new systems shall comply with the latest DNV rules/ c) Identify the environmental loads by applying 1A1 Tanker
standards or recognised international standards. Modified sys- for Oil Rules for loads and motions. Alternatively, if less
tems will normally be accepted based on rules or standards ap- strict values than above shall be applied, determine hydro-
plicable at the time of construction. Alternative solutions will dynamic wave loads and motions / accelerations for the
be considered based on sound engineering principles. relevant location and during transit.
302 Standard and ‘field proven’ equipment may be accepted d) Assess hull girder longitudinal strength (buckling and
without being subjected to re-certification, when equipment yield) exposed to new static and dynamic loads based on
certificate (e.g. from an IACS member classification society) the actual scantlings of the ship, if less strict values than
or other supporting documentation provides evidence of suita- 1A1 Tanker for Oil is to be applied.
bility for intended use. Guidance note:
Guidance note: In both cases, the NAUTICUS Hull software is an efficient tool
Evidence of suitability for intended use of field proven equip- for such assessments.
ment may be documented through records of satisfactory opera- ---e-n-d---of---G-u-i-d-a-n-c-e---n-o-t-e---
tion with identical equipment at similar climatic conditions,
environmental and operating parameters for a representative e) Assess local strength of :
number of installations (indication > 10) and period of time (in-
dication > 2 years). — supporting structure for heavy topside loads
---e-n-d---of---G-u-i-d-a-n-c-e---n-o-t-e--- — structures in way of mooring
— turret structure and interface with the hull as applica-
303 Deviations from requirements applicable to unrestricted ble.
world-wide operation will be accommodated, by evaluating
fitness for purpose at the specific location. The criteria and f) Determine remaining fatigue life for critical structural de-
limitations for the unit/installation, systems or components tails, accounting for the former load history.
will be stated in the Appendix to Classification Certificate. g) Propose inspection programme based on required fatigue
304 Approval schemes with terms of reference other than life and corrosion margins, including safety factors and
DNV rules/standards will be allowed for specific systems, findings during earlier inspections
when such references are found to give an acceptable safety h) The site-specific environmental data will be included in
level equivalent to the rules or standards. the Appendix to Class Certificate, with reference to
305 Renewal surveys on location, avoiding dry-docking, source.
will be accommodated to the extent feasible.
C 300 Hull condition
301 It is envisaged that thickness measurements are availa-
ble from the evaluation done by or on behalf of the owner in
B. Class notations preparation for the conversion. This information together with
the renewal survey carried out onboard will decide the extent
B 100 of possible steel renewal to:
101 Class notations applicable for conversions will be as — bring the hull back to the basic scantlings as applicable for
given for production and storage units in Ch.1 Sec.3. a tanker,
— or alternatively
— accept reduced scantlings for a specific location.
C. Technical Guidance for Classification
C 400 Hull strength in benign environment
C 100 General 401 A new set of still-water load conditions needs to be de-
101 All new or modified structures, systems and components fined in order to account for the new function of the unit, in-
shall comply with the current class rules in force at the time of cluding global and local loads mentioned above. An existing
signing the classification contract. tanker would comply with the main 1A1 class requirements,

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which imply that the hull girder longitudinal strength is based 702 There are basically two approaches for certification of
on the 20 years North Atlantic environmental loads (10-8 prob- the mooring system design:
ability level of exceedance).
— in accordance with class rules; or alternatively
402 If the actual site-specific environmental loading is less — in accordance with recognised international standards
severe than the +1A1 Tanker for Oil requirements to longitu- (e.g. API RP 2 SK) .
dinal strength, the hull strength may be assessed according to
specific acceptance criteria for benign environment (see DNV- C 800 Marine Systems and Equipment
OS-C102).
801 The marine system piping and equipment are catego-
This implies that the global strength may be based on direct rised in three groups based on the scope of the conversion
calculations of wave bending moments and the actual scant- work:
lings of the hull. Accelerations used for the design of topside
structure and connection to the hull may be a) Not subjected to any alteration, or any effect from the
modification of the related systems: These systems /
equipment will be accepted based requirements for renew-
al survey.
b) Subjected to alteration and modifications: These systems
will be accepted as long as the modification of the equip-
ment / system is carried out in accordance with Rules, or
recognised international standards. Modification to sys-
tems and components which are identified as safety criti-
cal shall be subject to approval. The modified system shall
also undergo satisfactory pressure / function testing as re-
quired by DNV Rules for Classification of Ships, Pt.7
Ch.2 Sec.2, as applicable for renewal survey.
c) New systems and equipment: New systems and equipment
that are covered by the class scope will be subject to ap-
Figure 1
proval based on class rules and / or international standards
Typical longitudinal strength margins and shall be undergo satisfactory pressure / function test-
ing as applicable based on DNV Rules for Classification
of Ships, Pt. 4 and Pt.5, for acceptance.
determined from these direct calculations, as an alternative to C 900 Electrical and instrumentation
the normally more conservative +1A1 Tanker for Oil require-
ments. 901 Typical consequences of conversions will be increased
power demand and hazardous zone alterations. This requires
C 500 Fatigue assessment incorporation of new elements to the existing systems, and ob-
taining unambiguous area classification with matching equip-
501 The fatigue capacity for conversions will be considered ment requirements. Integration of instrumentation for marine
on a case-by-case basis, and is a function of the following pa- applications with new process and offloading functions needs
rameters: to be implemented based on a consistent approach. Class re-
— results from survey and assessment of critical details quirements are based IEC standard (61892 - series). In case of
incorporating of US based equipment, the hazardous area def-
— service history of the vessel and estimated remaining fa- initions will need specific attention with particular focus on
tigue life Div 1 and fulfilment of Zone 0 and 1 requirements. DNV ac-
— duration of the intended stay on a specific location and en- cept electrical equipment for hazardous areas provided type
vironmental conditions. test certificates issued by a recognised test laboratory or insti-
tution support these. This also applies to US based UL / FM
Guidance note: listed electrical equipment upon evaluation of premises for use
A simplified method is described in DNV Classification Note: and scope of testing. Requirements to electrical installation as
30.7 “Fatigue Assessment of Ship Structures”, which is regarded per the SOLAS convention applicable to “Oil Tankers” may be
as an efficient way to establish the remaining fatigue life, and the re-evaluated, taking into account the new intended duty and
required safety against fatigue damage. The same Classification
Note also includes guidance on full stochastic fatigue analysis if service.
this proves to be necessary. The NAUTICUS suite of software
can be used to perform the calculations. C 1000 Safety systems and arrangement
---e-n-d---of---G-u-i-d-a-n-c-e---n-o-t-e--- 1001 Safety systems will be subject to approval irrespective
of the class scope chosen. The focus will mainly be on systems
that have global impact on the safety of the vessel, and the ef-
C 600 Topside support structure fect from safety and control systems beyond the individual
601 The process deck structure should be designed to appli- process skid or module.
cable class rules or recognised structural codes / standards. 1002 The safety systems include the following:
Due consideration shall be given to the flexibility of the top-
side support structure to the main hull to take care of the move- — hazardous area classification
ment from the global bending of the unit. Existing hull — ignition prevention (review of ‘ex’ equipment suitable for
structure providing support for the process plant footprints hazardous area)
shall be checked against the steel ship rules. — fire and gas detection system
C 700 Mooring — fixed fire fighting system
— ESD system.
701 With few exceptions, the usual station-keeping concepts
are spread mooring for relatively shallow to intermediate water 1003 Interface between safety and marine systems will be
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plant has not compromised the safety and functionality of the D. Additional Services
marine systems.
1004 The arrangement and lay-out of the processing plant D 100 General
should be considered in view of fire and explosion hazards, de- 101 Description of additional DNV services related to con-
pending on size and complexity of the plant, as well as location version projects within the areas of pre-conversion, class trans-
in relation to accommodation, escape, shelter and evacuation fer, subsea installations, production facilities and in-service
facilities. Protection of equipment from operation of the plant support can be found at DNV web site www.dnv.com/tanker-
should be considered, e.g. cranes and lay down areas to be in conversion .
locations avoiding lifting operations over pressurised equip-
ment.
1005 Due regards should be given to the already built-in
safety features required to fulfil the IMO, SOLAS and MAR-
POL requirements.

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