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OPERATION, INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE, AND REPAIR OF DRILLING AND WELL SERVICING STRUCTURES 5

4.2.3 Category II Inspections

Personnel undertaking Category II inspections will be individuals designated by the owner/user company who have
adequate experience and knowledge in masts/derricks. These individuals will typically be experienced field
superintendents, engineers, rig supervisory personnel.

4.2.4 Category III Inspections

The individual conducting the Category III inspection must possess adequate knowledge and experience in the
inspection criteria specified for Category III inspections in 6.2.3 and as set forth in 4.2.1. The individual supervising
the Category III inspection must possess adequate knowledge and experience. Typical persons qualified to supervise
the inspection could be an engineer, NDT technician, ASNT Level II Technician certified per ASNT specification
SNT-TC-1A, or a senior operations person (Rig Superintendent, Rig Manager, or Operations Management),
designated by the owner/user company or others, provided they meet the above criteria of experience, training and
knowledge.

4.2.5 Category IV Inspections

The Category IV inspection should be conducted by or closely supervised by a Professional Engineer, Original
Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) representative or other manufacturer of drilling structures authorized representative.
In addition, Category IV inspectors should satisfy the requirements of Category III inspectors.

NDT inspectors for a Category IV inspection would be required, as a minimum, to have certification as an ASNT Level
II Technician per ASNT specification SNT-TC-1A, or the equivalent.

Personnel performing Category IV visual inspection of welds shall be qualified and certified as follows:

— AWS certified welding inspector or equivalent; or

— an engineer or technician who, by training or experience, or both, in metals fabrication, inspection, and testing, is
qualified to perform inspection of the work.

4.3 Training

Proper training of personnel continues to be one of the most critical considerations in the care of a masts/derricks.
This includes the rig personnel, mechanics, and welders, as well as the individuals providing inspection. Field
personnel should be trained to conduct visual inspections as required for Category, I, II and III inspections. Training
programs will assist field personnel to identify existing problems and ensure that all equipment involved will operate in
the manner for which it was designed.

5 Use and Maintenance

5.1 General

Maintenance of equipment consists of actions such as adjustments, cleaning, lubrication, and replacement of
expendable parts. The complexity of these activities and the safety risk involved should be considered in the
assignment of appropriate resources such as facilities, and equipment.

In addition to the procedures developed in accordance with 4.1, the manufacturer should define any special tools,
materials, measuring and inspection equipment, and personnel qualifications necessary to perform the maintenance.

The manufacturer has used care in design and selection of material for his drilling or well servicing structure. The
structure should give satisfactory performance when used within the stipulated load capacities and in accordance
with instructions. Every crew member involved in erecting and lowering the structure should be given instructions and
training in those operations they are directly involved in.

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