300KSDR-L2-08A-OPE - Operation Manual (Rev-4) 10-Apr-19 PDF

KS Drilling
Company Management System
Operations Manual
KSDR-L2-08A-OPE
21 Aug 2018
Rev. 4
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section Subsection Title Page
DEFINITIONS
LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS
PREFACE
VISION, MISSION AND CORE VALUES
QHSE STATEMENT
1 RESPONSIBILITIES 1
1.1 General 1
1.2 Individual Key Responsibilities 3
1.2.1 Driller’s Key Responsibilities 4
1.2.2 Rig Manager 7
1.2.3 OIM / Rig Superintendent 7
1.2.4 Department Supervisors 7
1.2.5 Driller 8
1.2.6 Assistant Driller 8
1.2.7 All Personnel are responsible: 8
1.3 Training Requirements 9

1.4 Exemptions 10
1.5 Continuous Improvement 11
2 POLICIES 12
2.1 Certificates & Surveys 12

2.2 Reporting 14
2.2.1 Daily Drilling and Rig Operations Reporting 14
2.2.2 Event Reporting 14
2.2.2.1 Downtime is divided between: 14
2.2.2.2 Flash report: HSE Event 15
2.2.2.3 Flash Report: Operational & Downtime Events 16
2.2.3 Responsibilities 16
2.2.4 Documentation 17
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2.3 Modifications, Upgrades, Repairs & Engineering Assistance 19
2.4 Standing Instructions & Handover 26
2.4.1 Standing Instructions 26
2.4.2 Handover Logs 26
2.4.3 Responsibilities 26
3 WELL PLANNING 28
3.1 Operator Data 35

3.1.1 Installation Position 35
3.1.2 Soil Conditions 35
3.1.3 Shallow Hazards 35
3.1.4 Seafloor Hazards 35
3.1.5 Below Mud Line Hazards 35
3.2 Drilling Practices 37

3.2.1 Drill String Design 37
3.2.2 Hydraulics 37
3.2.3 Tripping 38
3.2.4 Lost Circulation 38
3.2.4.1 Preventing Fracturing & Loss Returns 39
3.2.4.2 Circulating Losses 41
3.2.4.3 Curing Circulation Losses 41
3.2.5 Stuck Pipe 42

3.2.5.1 Over-pull / Stuck Pipe in Surface Hole 42
3.2.5.2 Hole Over-pull / Sticking the String 43
3.2.5.3 Differential Sticking 44
3.2.6 Well Control 46

3.2.6.1 Incident Prevention and Management 46
3.2.6.2 Responsibility 47
3.2.7 Pumping Flammable Liquids 47

3.2.8 Spills & Mist 50
3.2.9 Simultaneous Operations 50
3.2.10 Well Testing 52
3.2.11 Casing Handling 60
3.2.12 Cementing 62
3.2.13 Logging 64
3.2.14 Tubular Care and Handling 65
3.2.15 Corrosion fatigue: Break where notch is caused by
66
corrosion.
3.2.16 Drilling Line Maintenance 71
3.2.17 Drilling Fluids 72
3.2.18 Cargo Handling 78
4 JACK-UP SPECIFIC OPERATIONS 83
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4.1 Marine Operations 83

4.2 Rig Moving 86
4.2.1 Voyage Plan 86

4.2.2 Location Approval 87
4.2.3 Field Moves 91
4.2.4 Non Field Moves 114
4.2.5 Rig Move Reporting 114
4.2.6 Navigation 114
4.2.7 Jacking Consul Operations 118
4.2.8 Rig Positioning 118
4.2.9 Pre-loading 120
4.2.10 Scouring 121
4.2.11 Dry Tow Moves 121
4.3 Operations with Other Marine Vessels 123

4.3.1 Supply Vessels 123
4.3.2 Supply Vessels in DP Mode 124
4.3.3 Standby Vessels 125
4.4 Log Book Requirements 126

4.5 Emergency Preparedness 128
4.5.1 Severe Weather 128
4.5.2 Loss of Power 129
4.5.3 Towing 129
4.5.4 Salvage 129
4.5.5 Responding to Distress Signals 129
4.5.6 Rescuing Survivors 130
5 Land Rig Specific Operations 131
5.1 Rig Move Procedure 131

5.1.1 Location Approval 131
5.1.2 Rig Move Route 131
5.1.3 Security 131
5.2 Responsibility 133

5.2.1 Rig Manager 133
5.2.2 Rig Superintendent 133
5.2.3 Operations Manager 133
5.2.4 All Personnel 133
5.3 Documentation 134
6 DOCUMENT CONTROL 135
6.1 Control of Documents 135
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6.2 Document Control Page / Table of Revisions 136
7 APPENDICES 140
List of Appendices 140
7.1 IADC Drillers Manual 11th Edition 2007. 143

7.2 API RP 5A3/ISO 13678 2nd Edition / July 2003 143
7.3 API RP 5A5/ISO 15463 7th Edition / June 2005 143
7.4 API Spec 5B 15th Edition / 2008 143
7.5 API RP 5B1 5th Edition / August 1999 144
7.6 API RP 5C1 18th Edition / May 1999 144
7.7 API Bull 5C2 21st Edition / October 1999 144
7.8 API Bull 5C3 6th Edition / November 1, 1994 144
7.9 API RP 5C5/ISO 13679 3rd Edition / July 2003 144
7.10 API RP 5C7 1st Edition / December 1996 144
7.11 API Spec 5CT/ISO 11960 8th Edition / July 2005 144
7.12 API Spec 5D 5th Edition / October 2001 145
7.13 API Spec 7 145
7.14 API Spec 7-1/ISO 10424-1 1st Edition 145
API RP 7A1 1st Edition / November 1, 1992 / Reaffirmed, March
7.15 145
2005
API RP 7G 16th Edition / August 1998 / Effective Date: December 1,

7.16 145
1998
API Spec 7K/ISO 14693 4th Edition / June 2005 / Effective Date:
7.17 146
December 2005
API RP 7L 1st Edition / December 1995 / Effective Date: April 1,
7.18 146
1996
7.19 API Spec 7NRV 1st Edition / July 2006 146
API Spec 8A 13th Edition / December 1997 / Effective Date: May
7.20 146
1998
7.21 API RP 8B/ISO 13534 7th Edition / March 2002 147
7.22 API Spec 9A/ISO 10425 25th Edition 147
7.23 API RP 9B 12th Edition / June 2005 147
7.24 API Spec 10A/ISO 10426-1 23rd Edition / April 2002 147
7.25 API RP 10B-2/ISO 10426-2 1st Edition / July 2005 148
7.28 API RP 10B-5/ISO 10426-5 1st Edition / April 2005 148
7.29 API Spec 10D/ISO 10427-1 6th Edition / March 2002 148
7.30 API RP 10D-2/ISO 10427-2 1st Edition August 2004 148
7.31 API RP 10F/ISO 10427-3 3rd Edition / April 2002 149
7.32 API TR 10TR1 1st Edition / June 1996 / Reaffirmed, August 2003 149
7.33 API TR 10TR2 1st Edition / July 1997 / Reaffirmed, September 2002 149
7.34 API TR 10TR3 1st Edition / May 1999 / Reaffirmed, May 2005 149
7.35 API Spec 11IW 1st Edition / June 2000 149
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7.36 API Spec 13A/ISO 13500 17th Edition December 2006 149
7.37 API RP 13B-1/ISO 10414-1 3rd Edition / December 2003 149
7.38 API RP 13B-2 4th Edition / February 2005 150
7.39 API TR 10TR1 1st Edition / June 1996 / Reaffirmed, August 2003 150
7.40 API TR 10TR2 1st Edition / July 1997 / Reaffirmed, September 2002 150
7.41 API TR 10TR3 1st Edition / May 1999 / Reaffirmed, May 2005 150
7.42 API Spec 11IW 1st Edition / June 2000 150
7.43 API Spec 13A/ISO 13500 17th Edition / December 2006 150
7.44 API RP 13B-1/ISO 10414-1 3rd Edition / December 2003 150
7.45 API RP 13B-2 4th Edition / February 2005 151
7.46 API RP 13C 3rd Edition / December 2004 151
7.47 API RP 13D 5th Edition / June 2006 151
7.48 API RP 13I/ISO 10416 7th Edition / February 2004 151
7.49 API RP 13J/ISO 1353-3 4th Edition / May 2006 152
7.50 API RP 13K 2nd Edition / February 1996 / Reaffirmed, August 2006 152
7.51 API RP 13M/ISO 13503-1 1st Edition / July 2004 152

7.52 API Spec 16A/ISO 13533 3rd Edition / June 2004 152
7.53 API Spec 16C 1st Edition / January 29, 1993 152
7.54 API Spec 16D 2nd Edition / July 2004 153
7.55 API Spec 16F 1st Edition / August 2004 153
7.56 API RP 16Q 1st Edition / November 1993 153
7.57 API Spec 16R 1st Edition / January 1997 153
7.58 API Spec 16RCD 1st Edition / February 2005 153
7.59 API RP 49 2nd Edition / May 2001 / Reaffirmed, March 2007 154
7.60 API RP 53 3rd Edition / March 1997 / Reaffirmed, September 2004 154
7.61 API RP 59 2nd Edition / May 2006 154
7.62 API RP 64 2nd Edition / October 2001 Reaffirmed March 2007 154
7.63 API RP 65 1st Edition / September 2002 154
7.64 API RP 67 2nd Edition / May 2007 154
7.65 API Bull E1 2nd Edition / December 1, 1990 / Reaffirmed, June 2000 155
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DEFINITIONS
Annulus: The ring-shaped cavity between two concentric tubes OR the space around a pipe in a
wellbore, the outer wall of which may be the wall of either the borehole or the casing; sometimes termed
the annulus.
Appraisal well: A well drilled to establish the extent and the size of a petroleum deposit that has already
been discovered by a wildcat well
Barrier: One or several interdependent barrier elements which are designed to prevent unintentional
flow of formation fluid.
Back Off: In drilling, to pull the drill-string out of, or partly out of, the borehole to unscrew a joint of drill
pipe or to slacken off a line or block.
Barite: A very heavy substance used as a main component of drilling mud, to increase its density (mud
weight) and counter-balance downhole pressures.
Barrel: A quantity of 42 US Gallons (34.97 UK Gallons). The traditional unit of measure of oil volume.
1m³ oil = 6.29 barrels of oil
Basket: A hollow tool used to retrieve junk from the well when fishing. The name is also sometimes
given to the birdcage. OR Open framed “Basket” used for lowering/raising small components to the
seabed.
Bell Nipple: Receptacle attached to the top of a BOP or marine drilling riser which directs the drilling
mud returns to the shale shaker or mud pits.
Bit: The cutting or boring element used in drilling oil and gas wells. The bit consists of a cutting element
and a circulating element. The circulating element permits the passage of drilling fluid and utilises the
hydraulic force of the fluid stream to improve drilling rates. In rotary drilling, several drill collars are joined
to the bottom end of the drill pipe column, and the bit is attached to the end of the string of drill collars.
Most bits are used in rotary drilling are roller cone bits, but diamond bits are also used extensively.
Blow Down: The process of releasing pressure in e.g. a refinery pressure vessel by venting to
atmosphere OR primary production of a crude oil or condensate reservoir using the pressure of the
associated gas.
Blowout: Uncontrolled release of well fluids from the well bore during drilling operations.
Blow Out Preventer: Blowout preventer: An arrangement of valves installed at the wellhead to prevent
the sudden escape of reservoir and hydrocarbon pressure during drilling completion operations. Blowout
preventers on land rigs are located beneath the rig at the land’s surface; on jack up or platform rigs, at
the water’s surface; and on floating rigs, on the seabed.
Borehole: A well, especially referring to the face of the rock outside or below the casing. Test boreholes
are also sunk to examine the suitability of a site for major foundation work, and to examine geological
formations at points where no hydrocarbons are expected.
Bottles: Small pressure vessels of various kinds, especially to absorb pressure fluctuations OR
cylindrical flotation tanks such as those temporarily attached to a platform jacket during placement.
Bottom-Hole: The deepest part of a well
Bottom-hole assembly (BHA): This includes the drilling bit, drill collars, stabilizers and other drilling
components run into the well on the end of the drill pipe.
Bottom-hole pressure: Formation pressures measured at reservoir depth.
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Bottoms Up: Circulation of drilling fluid in a well, until the bottom hole mud and cuttings reach the
surface, indicating that normal circulation can commence.
Bridge Plug: A down hole packer assembly used in a well to seal off or isolate a particular formation
for testing, acidizing, cementing, etc. Also a type of plug used to seal off a well temporarily while the
wellhead is removed.
Cantilever Jack Up: A jack up drilling unit in which the drilling rig is mounted on two cantilevers that
extend outward from the barge hull of the unit. The cantilevers are supported only at the barge end.
Casing: Steel pipe placed in an oil or gas well as drilling progresses to seal the well and to prevent the
wall of the hole caving in during drilling, to prevent seepage of fluids, and to provide a means of
extracting petroleum if the well is productive. A number of casing strings (lengths) are used in decreasing
diameters.
Catenary: The curve assumed by a chain or cable suspended between two points (e.g. an anchor
chain).
Cathodic protection: Corrosion protection system which relies on sacrificial anodes or impressed
current to protect submerged steel components from corrosion by electrolytic action.
Catwalk: A narrow elevated platform or walkway for access to equipment.
Cave-in: Collapse of part of the wall of a borehole usually in a poorly consolidated rock formation.
Cavern storage Underground natural or man-made storage chambers in suitable impermeable or
artificially-lined rock formations. They may also be designed for cryogenic storage. See also Jug
Centrifuge: A separator operating on the principle of differential acceleration of particles of different

mass, an effect produced by equipment similar to a turbine “spinning” the feedstock in an enclosed
chamber.
Check Valve: A non-return valve, allowing only one-way flow.
Choke: A valve (or valve-like device) with a fixed or variable aperture specifically designed to regulate
the flow of fluids OR an aperture restricting flow in a well or flow line.
Circulation Drilling: The passage of fluids, primarily drilling mud, down the interior of the drill-stem and
back to the surface via the annulus.
Cofferdams: In platform construction, the “floatable” wall used to seal a dry construction dock. When
the dock is filled with water for platform float-out, the cofferdam is de-ballasted and floated to one side
to allow egress. Cofferdams have various other uses.
Coiled tubing: Flexible, high-pressure steel tubing used in production piping (often down hole) to deliver
chemicals and equipment to the local problem site. E.g. Can be used to deliver methanol directly at the
site of a hydrate plug.
Commissioning: Preparatory work, servicing etc. usually on newly-installed equipment, and all testing
prior to full production testing (see Start Up).
Completion: Installation in a well of production tubing and equipment, wellhead and Christmas Tree
OR fulfilment of a contractual obligation.
Conductor casing: Generally the first string of casing in a well. It may be lowered into a hole drilled
into the formations near the surface and cemented in place; or it may be driven into the ground by a
special pile driver (in such cases, it is sometimes called drive pipe); or it may be jetted into place in
offshore locations. Its purpose is to prevent the
soft formations near the surface from caving in and to conduct drilling mud from the bottom of the hole
back to the surface when drilling starts. It supports the subsequent drilling strings. See also conductor
pipe.
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Conductor Pipe: A short string of large diameter casing used to keep the wellbore open and to provide
a means of conveying the up flowing drilling fluid from the well bore to the mud pit. It is the first pipe to
be inserted (spudded) into the seabed when drilling a hole.
Core: A cylindrical sample taken from a formation for geological analysis. Usually a conventional core
barrel is substituted for the bit and procures a sample as it penetrates the formation. To obtain a
formation sample for analysis.
Coring: The process of cutting a vertical, cylindrical sample of the formations encountered as an oil
well is drilled. The purpose of coring is to obtain rock samples or cores in such a manner that the rock
retains the same properties that it had before it was removed from the formation.
Crossover: An item used to connect one component to another differing in size, thread type or pressure
rating.
Crown Block: An assembly of sheaves, mounted on beams at the top of the derrick, over which the
drilling line is reeved.
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Crude Oil: An unrefined mixture of naturally-occurring hydrocarbons. Because it is essentially a mixture,
the density and properties of Crude Oil vary widely. Light Crude normally has an A.P.I. gravity of 30° or
more. Gravities of 20° to 30° include the medium gravity crudes, while those below 20° are known as
Heavy. Heavy oils are found right down to the residual solid state. See Section 8. Sour crude has
significant sulphur content; Low sulphur crude is described as sweet.
Cutting: The small chips or flakes of rock retrieved from a well by the circulation of the mud. They are
studied and logged by the well-site geologist.
Dead Weight Tonnage (DWT): The load-carrying capacity of a vessel, the “live” weight being the
displacement weight of the unladen vessel.
De-gasser: A separator which removes from the returned mud flow any entrained gases from formations
down the well. Gases can cause a potentially dangerous reduction in the density of the mud and hence
its ability to contain down-hole pressures OR any process which removes gases of various kinds from
an oil flow.
Dehydrator (gas): Equipment for the removal of water from a gas stream, for instance prior to transfer
by pipeline.
Derrick: A large load-bearing structure, usually of bolted construction. In drilling, the standard derrick
has four legs standing at the corners of the sub structure and reaching to the crown block. The
substructure is an assembly of heavy beams used to elevate the derrick and provide space to install
blowout preventers, casing heads, and so forth. Because the standard derrick must be assembled piece
by piece, it has largely been replaced by the mast which can be lowered and raised without dismantling.
Design Wave: The maximum size and frequency of wave that an offshore structure must be able to
withstand.
Deviated Well/Hole: A well whose path has been deliberately diverted from the vertical. They are used
particularly offshore to reach distant parts of a reservoir from a single platform. Deviated or directional
drilling up to 60° to 70° from the vertical is now fairly common. Greater deviation is possible with special
equipment – see horizontal drilling and slant drilling.
Dew point: The temperature at which liquids condense from a gas.
Development well: A well-used for production of petroleum or injection water, or injection of gas, water
or other medium, or mapping or monitoring well parameters. Development well is a generic term for
production wells, injection wells and observation wells.
Delineation Well: Wells drilled after the initial exploration well to give a better understanding of the
extent and performance of the reservoir
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Differential Pressure: The difference between the pressure in a well due to the mud column and the
pressure in the surrounding rock at any point.
Directional Drilling: Intentional deviation of a wellbore from the vertical. Although wellbores are
normally drilled vertically, it is sometimes necessary or advantageous to drill at an angle from the vertical.
Controlled directional drilling makes it possible to reach subsurface areas laterally, remote from the point
where the bit enters the earth. It often involves the use of turbodrills, Dyna-drills, whipstocks, or other
deflecting rods.
Diverter: A safety device fitted in the early stages of a well, instead of a blowout preventer, to divert and
vent off any shallow gas encountered.
Down Hole: Down a well. The expression covers any equipment, measurement, etc., in a well or
designed for use in one.
Downstream: “Downstream” is a relative term (the opposite of “Upstream”) in oil industry operations.
For instance, a refinery is “downstream” of a crude oil production unit, and a petrochemical unit, and a
petrochemical plant usually downstream of a refinery. The term has also come to mean all operations
occurring after the delivery or lifting of saleable quality crude or gas from the production unit or
associated delivery terminal.
Downtime: A period when any equipment is unserviceable or out of operation for maintenance etc.
Drawdown: The difference between the static and the flowing bottom hole pressures. The distance
between the static level and the pumping level of the fluid in the annulus of a pumping well.
Drawworks: The hoisting mechanism in drilling rig. It is essentially a large winch spools off or takes in
the drilling line and thus raises or lowers the drill stem and bit.
Drill Centre: Location at which a group of wells is drilled.
Drilling Mud: Water used as the liquid phase in water-based mud; usually denoting non-saline water.
Drill collar: A heavy, thick-walled tube, usually steel, used between the drill pipe and bit in the drill stem
to provide a pendulum effect to the drill stem and weight to the bit.
Drilling Crew: The crew on a drilling rig is supervised by a senior drilling engineer, known as a
“Toolpusher”. Other members of the crew include the Driller, in charge of a shift, who ensures adherence
to the drilling programme and maintenance of the shifts operating log, or “Tour Sheet”. He controls the
lifting mechanism and hence the weight on the bit (See Drill String). Other skilled members, or
“Roughnecks” may be Motor Men, Derrickmen, Floor Men, Pump Men etc. Partly skilled members are
known as “roustabouts”. In addition a rig crew will incorporate such specialists as Mud Engineers and
Well-Site Geologists.
Drilling fluid: Circulating fluid, one function of which is to force cuttings out of the wellbore and to the
surface. Other functions are to cool the bit and counteract downhole formation pressure. While a mixture
of barite, clay, water, and chemical additives is the most common drilling fluid, wells could also be drilled
using the air, gas, water, or oil-base mud as the drilling fluid. See mud.
Drilling line: A wire rope used to support the drilling tools. Also called the rotary line.
Drilling mud: A specially compounded liquid circulated through the wellbore during rotary drilling
operations.
Drilling out: When a well must be deviated or side-tracked, either as planned or to avoid a fish it is
normally necessary to cut a hole in the casing wall and drill out on the new path.
Drilling report: Every twenty-four hours the Driller’s log and the geological cuttings log, together with
the observations of the Toolpusher and any other significant data are sent, usually by telex, to the Area
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Drilling Manager and other interested parties. The report will also include e.g. usage of materials, stock
levels and requirements for supplies.
Drilling Rig: Almost all drilling is now carried out by rotary rigs. The “Rig” comprises a derrick, a draw-
works or source power, lifting tackles and blocks, a Kelly and rotary table to rotate the drill string, a mud
pump and mud circulation system, a blow out preventer, and a system for handling drill pipe casing etc.
Drilling Tools: A term applied generally to any down-hole accessory including for instance stabilizers,
jars, fishing equipment and directional drilling apparatus.
Drill pipe: Heavy, seamless tubing used to rotate the bit and circulate the drilling fluid. Joints of pipe
approximately 30 ft (9 m) long are coupled together by means of tool joints.
Drill Ship: A self-propelled floating offshore drilling unit that is a ship constructed to permit a well to be
drilled from it. While not as stable as semisubmersibles, drill ships are capable of drilling exploratory
wells in deep, remote waters. They may have a ship hull, a catamaran hull or a trimaran hull. See floating
offshore drilling rig.
Drill Stem: All members in the assembly used for rotary drilling, from the swivel to the bit, including the
kelly, drill pipe and tool joints, drill collars, stabilisers, and various speciality items.
Drill String: The column, or string, of drill pipe with attached tool joints that transmits fluid and rotational
power from the kelly to the drill collars and bit. Often, especially in the oil patch, this term is loosely
applied to both drill pipe and drill collars. Compare drill stem.
Drilling Platform: An offshore structure from which a number of wells are drilled. The legs of the
platform are anchored to the seabed and the platform is built on a large-diameter pipe frame.
Drilling Rig. A ship-shaped or semi-submersible vessel, or a jack up platform, with equipment suitable
for offshore drilling.
Drillstem Test (DST): A short-term test of the productive capacity of a well through drill pipe.
Dynamic Positioning: A satellite monitoring system used to control the action of thrusters propellers to
maintain a vessel on location without deploying anchors.
Elevator: A clamp used in a drilling rig to latch onto the grip drill pipe, casing etc when lifting them.
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Exploitation: The development of a reservoir to extract its oil.
Exploitation well: A well drilled to permit more effective extraction of oil from a reservoir e.g. an oil or
gas producer, or gas or water injector to support production. Sometimes called a development well (see
development well).
Exploration: The process of identifying a prospective hydrocarbon region and structure, mainly by
reference to regional, and specific geochemical, geological and geophysical (seismic) surveys, including
core testing, and the drilling of wildcats.
Exploration well: A well drilled in order to explore a petroleum deposit and to map the extent and size
of the deposit. Exploration well is a generic term for wildcat and appraisal wells.
Fishing: Fishing is trying to recover the Fish, using various attachments to the drill stem or wireline,
known as fishing tools.
Fluid: A generic term meaning gas, vapour, liquid, or a combination thereof.
Formation: A rock deposit or structure or homogeneous origin and appearance.
Formation Damage: Damage to the reservoir around a well due to e.g. plugging with mud, infiltration
by water from the well, crumbling under pressure or high flow rate, etc.
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Hanging-in the Casing: Tensioning a string of casing which cementing by letting it hang from the
wellhead. This helps to offset later expansion due to the passage of hot fluids.
Hanging in the Slips: Suspended drill string or casing from slips or wedges placed in the rotary table.
Header: A pipe into which several smaller diameter pipes feed fluid into or feed from fluids.
Heat Exchanger: A process vessel which typically uses the passage of one fluid through a set of internal
tubes to heat up or cool down another fluid in which they are immersed. There are many different designs
and uses.
Heave: The vertical motion of a floating vessel or platform with the waves.
Heave Compensator: A Heave Compensator is installed on a crane on floating drilling rigs to counteract
this movement with regards the drill string and marine conductor or installation/recovery of other
equipment or structures.
Horizontal Drilling: A technique for deviating wells through up to 90􀁱 from the vertical, but more
importantly, “horizontal” to the reservoir strata. While the main purpose of normal deviated drilling is to
“reach” remote parts of a reservoir, with horizontal drilling the purpose is to keep the well bore within a
given productive horizon or formation, to increase potential productivity.
HPHT Well: A well in which wellhead pressure would exceed 690 bar or where bottom hole static
temperature could exceed 150°C.
Hundred Year Storm: For construction design purposes, the worst weather conditions that can be
statistically predicted within a hundred-year period.
Hydrates: Ice-like compounds formed of water with another substance, e.g. natural gas, in well bores
or in a pipeline at certain combinations of pressure and temperature, which may cause a blockage
stopping production.
Hydrocarbons: Organic compounds of hydrogen and carbon, whose densities, boiling points and
freezing points increase as their molecular weights increase. Although composed of only two elements,
hydrocarbons exist in a variety of compounds because of the strong affinity of carbon atoms for other
atoms and for itself. The smallest molecules of hydrocarbons are gaseous; the largest are solids.
Petroleum is a mixture of many different hydrocarbons.
Hydrocyclone: A separation device that utilises centrifuging principles to remove oils from water, or as
a multicyclone to remove liquids and solids from a gas stream.
Hydrophones: The instruments which detect returning sound waves in offshore seismic surveys/sonar
operations.
Hydrostatic Pressure/Head: The pressure exerted by a column of liquid at a given depth, such as that
exerted by drilling fluid in a well.
Hydrostatic Testing: Pressure-testing vessels on piping systems by pumping water into them.
Infilling: A process of deposition by which sediment falls or is washed into depressions, cracks or
holes, as the filling in of crevasses upon the melting of glacial ice.
Inhibited Mud: Mud containing chemicals to prevent loss of water which could damage surrounding
formations, and cause build-up of filter-cake in the well. See Differential Pressure.
Injection Well (Injector): Sometimes called an ‘input’ or ‘service’ well. A well through which water or
gas is injected to maintain reservoir pressure and improve ‘sweep’ or a real recovery of reserves.
Jack Rabbit: A gauge which is run through casing or tubing before use to check for correct sizing and
freedom from obstruction or distortion.
Jack-Up Rig: Drilling rigs, production barges, etc. which once floated onto location can raise themselves
clear of the water by ‘jacking’ themselves up their legs. They then offer the operating advantages of
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fixed platforms but unlike piled steel structures, their stability and load capacity depends on the strength
and stability of the sea bed, and closely underlying strata.
Jars: Down hole tools inserted in the drill-string when fishing to jerk or jar the fish free by repeated
sudden blows. They may also be used while drilling to avoid the drill-string becoming stuck.
Joint: A single length of drill pipe, drill collar, casing or tubing, usually from 20 to 30 feet (6 to 9 m) long,
that has threaded connections at both ends. Several joints screwed together constitute a stand of pipe.
Junk: Any small unwanted object ‘lost’ down a well. Junk may be a lost bit, milled pieces of pipe,
wrenches or any relatively small object that must be fished out of the hole.
Junk basket: A fishing tool run in the well when it is necessary to retrieve small parts or lost tools.
Killing The Well: Causing the flow from the well to come to a complete stop.
Kelly: The heavy steel member, three-, four-, six- or eight-sided, suspended from the swivel through
the rotary table and connected to the topmost joint of drill pipe to turn the drill stem as the rotary table
turns. It has a bored passageway that permits fluid to be circulated into the drill stem and up the annulus
or vice versa.
Kelly Bushing: A special device that, when fitted to the master bushing transmits torque to the kelly
and simultaneously permits vertical movement of the kelly to make hole. It may be shaped to fit the
rotary opening or have pins for transmitting torque. Also called the drive bushing. See Kelly.
Kelly Cock: An emergency ‘blowout preventer’ valve inserted between the swivel and the Kelly.
Kelly Spinner: A mechanism attached to the swivel for rotating the kelly in or out of the top joint of drill
pipe, e.g. when adding another stand.
Kelly Valve (Lower): An automatic valve at the lower end of the Kelly which closes when the Kelly is
disconnected from the drill stem, preventing spillage of mud.
Kick: An entry of water, gas, oil or other formation fluid into the wellbore during drilling. It occurs because
the pressure exerted by the column of drilling fluid is not great enough to overcome the pressure exerted
by the fluids in the formation drilled. If prompt action is not taken to control the kick, or to kill the well, a
blowout may occur.
Kick-off: To bring a well into production OR To start the planned deviation of a well from the vertical.
The depth at which this occurs is the Kick-Off Point (KOP).
Knuckle Joint: An universal joint in a drilling tool for deviated drilling which enables the bit to rotate at
an angle to the existing borehole.
Landing Casing: Lowering a string of casing into a well, to rest on the ‘step’ in the hole where drilling
at a smaller diameter commences.
Lithology: The physical character of a rock.
Lithostratigraphy: The study of the physical make-up of strata and their organization into units based
on lithological character.
Logging: A systematic recording of data from the driller's log, mud log, electrical well log or radioactivity
log.
Lost Circulation: Failure to recover to the surface all the drilling fluids at the same rate as they are
pumped down a well, usually because of escapes into surrounding formations. Casing would normally
be set through the relevant formation before proceeding
Make Up/Break Out: To assemble/screw together the sections of joints of a string of pipe. “Breaking
Out” is the opposite.
Definitions
Manifold: An assembly of pipes, valves, and fittings by which fluid from one or more sources is
selectively directed to various process systems.
Master Bushing: The collar which fits into the rotary table and through which the kelly passes.
Mat/Mattress: A structure placed on poorly consolidated, soft or unstable seabed as a footing for jack
up rigs, etc.
Migration: Hydrocarbons are often found in formations other than those in which their organic source
was deposited. This movement often over considerable distances is known as migration. OR A process
applied to data recorded, e.g. in a “3-D” seismic survey, to adjust for the effects of the “oblique” angle
at which it was gathered.
Miscible Flooding: An injection/displacement process developed recently to obtain greater oil recovery
in many reservoirs. Miscibility is the ability of two or more substances to mix, without the existence of
an interface. The fluids are injected together into a reservoir in a secondary or tertiary recovery
programme – e.g. Gas and LPG, or Carbon Dioxide followed by water.
Module: A self-contained, liftable package forming part of the facilities of an offshore installation e.g.
accommodation module, compressor module, drilling module, etc. See also System-Module.
Moonpool: A hole or well in the hull of a ship (usually in the centre) through which equipment pass to
gain access to subsea.
Motion Compensator: A heave compensator. Fitted to cranes etc. to counteract vertical motion caused
by the sea.
Mud: Mud is the name given to drilling fluid which is mainly a mixture of water, or oil distillate, and
‘heavy’ minerals such as Bentonite or Barites. Mud is pumped into a well at densities calculated to
provide a hydrostatic pressure sufficient to overcome downhole formation pressures. (See e.g. Gas
Kick). In addition, the mud is continuously circulated down to the bit, and returns in the annular space
outside the drill-string, bringing with it rock cuttings for inspection and keeping the well clean. It is also
engineered to maintain a thin protective layer of filter-cake on the bore hole wall, without excessive
weight which would decrease the weight on the bit and hence penetration (see Drill String), and also
possibly lead to differential sticking and formation damage. Mud is pumped from the mud pit (or tank)
via the standpipe, rotary hose and gooseneck to the swivel, and into the drill stem. On return from down
hole it is recovered and rock cuttings removed by the shale shakers before re- circulation. To Mud Up
is to increase mud weight and downhole pressure. To Mud Off is to seal off a formation with heavy filter
cake. A Mud Log is the record of mud make-up and analysis of cuttings recovered. The composition of
mud used in a well is normally supervised by a Mud Engineer.
Mudline: The seabed, or bed of any body of water where drilling is taking place.
Mud return line: A trough or pipe that is placed between the surface connections at the wellbore and
the shale shaker and through which drilling mud flows upon its return to the surface from the hole. Also
called flow line.
Multilateral: Multiple boreholes drilled from an existing single bore well.
Multiphase: A fluid mixture consisting of oil (with water) and dissolved gas. The practice of flowing
stabilised well fluids (e.g. oil with high gas content) in a single pipeline by boosting the pressure to
prevent vaporisation of the dissolved gases.
Multiphase Flow: Simultaneous flow of liquid and gas, or of different liquids, through a pipeline or other
vessel (e.g. oil/gas, gas/water, oil/water).
Multiple Completion: A well perforated and completed to produce simultaneously but independently
from more than one formation. Also known as Multipay Well.
Natural Depletion: Producing a reservoir by means of its natural pressure – without pressure
maintenance. (Also Flush Phase, Primary Production, etc.)
Definitions
Oil-Based Mud (OBM): Oil-Based Mud Drilling mud in which the solids are suspended in a hydrocarbon
distillate rather than water. This has operational advantages particularly in deeper or technically difficult
wells, but can make the detection of formation hydrocarbons more difficult.
Offset Well: A well drilled to ‘mirror’ a production well drilled near the boundary of a neighbouring
concession, on a common reservoir, in order to secure a due share of production.
Overshot: A fishing tool with a socket to fit over, enclose, and grip the top end of the fish for pulling out.
Perforating: Piercing the casing wall and cement sheath to provide a flow path through which formation
fluids may enter the wellbore. Perforating is done with shaped explosive charges.
Permeability: The capacity of a rock to transmit a fluid. Degree of permeability depends upon the size
and shape of the pores, the size and shape of their connections, and the extent of the latter. It is
measured by the rate at which a fluid of standard viscosity can move a given distance through a given
interval of time.
Pipeline: A system of connected lengths of pipe, usually buried or laid on the seabed, that is used for
transporting production fluid (oil or gas).
Pipe Rack: Where stands of drill pipe are stacked vertically in a derrick ready for use. Racks or frames
are also sometimes used to store tubulars horizontally in yards and on offshore decks, and when
transporting them offshore.
Pipe Ramp: A sloping ramp from the pipe storage area up to the working floor of a drilling rig.
Primary cementing: Entails casing and liner cementing operations.
Pore Pressure: The pressure of the interstitial fluids in a rock formation.
Pipe Rams: Hydraulic rams in a blowout preventer which are shaped to fit around the drill-stem and
seal the annulus. Blind Rams are designed in extreme emergency to shear through the drill pipe and
seal the well completely.
Pipe Spool: A single length of pipe with flanged ends
Porosity: The volume of the pore space expressed as a percentage of the total volume of the rock
mass.
Pour Point: Lowest temperature at which a substance flows under specified conditions.
Plug/Plug and Abandon: To seal a well, or part of a well with cement, e.g. before producing from a
higher formation, side-tracking, or leaving the well permanently sealed and abandoned.
Polymer: Two or more molecules of the same kind, combined to form a compound with different physical
properties – e.g. Polyethylene.
Pressure Gradient: The rate of pressure increase with depth.
Production Casing String: The innermost steel lining of a well cemented in place and perforated for
production in the pay zone. Note that production tubing is inserted inside this casing. (See production
tubing string)
Production Platform/Facility: Production platforms are of varying types depending on environment

(water depth etc. and reservoir needs).
Semi-submersible and ship-shaped vessels developed from the respective off-shore drilling rig concepts
are also used as Production facilities. Where several inter-dependent platforms are clustered in a
development they are known as a Production Complex.
Production Separator: Main process vessel used primarily for the separation of gas, oil (and
condensate) and water
Definitions
Production Sharing Contract (PSC): A type of concession in which part of the return to the host
government is delivered as produced hydrocarbons, on a scale normally calculated after deduction of
production and other agreed costs. It works particularly well in areas with less developed taxation
regimes, and relatively little local petroleum industry activity.
Production Testing: A production test concerns the capability to produce (productivity) of a well and
its effects on the reservoir produced. A production test may continue for several months where extensive
data is necessary prior to final commitment to development expenditures etc.
Production Tubing String: The string of pipe installed inside the casing of a production well, to a point
just above the reservoir through which the fluids are produced. It may be 2” to 5” diameter or more,
depending on the production flow and pressures anticipated. Unlike the casing, the tubing is designed
to be replaced during the life of a well, if required
Production Well/Producer: A development well specifically for the extraction of reservoir fluids.
Pup Joint: A joint of pipe of non-standard length, to make up a string of tubulars to an exact required
total length.
Quality Assurance: A sequence of planned and systematic actions necessary to provide adequate
confidence that a product or service will satisfy given quality requirements.
Quality Control: The operational techniques and activities that are used to ensure that a quality product
or service will be produced.
Qualitative Risk Assessment: Risk assessment based on actual operational experience, engineering
standards, and sound engineering judgement.
Rathole: A hole in the drilling floor in which the kelly joint is kept when not in use
Reamer: A bit designed to enlarge a borehole. It may be included in the drill string just above a
conventional bit.
Rotary Hose: The mud supply hose from the standpipe to the swivel.
Rotary Table: The principal component of a rotating, or rotary machine, used to turn the drill stem and
support the drilling assembly. It has a bevelled gear arrangement to create the rotational motion, and
an opening into which bushings as are fitted to drive and support the drilling assembly.
Round Trip: Recovering the drill string from the bottom of the well to the surface and returning it to
continue drilling. This may be e.g. to replace the bit. “Tripping” is arduous and interrupts “making hole”.
Running-In/Running Casing: Inserting any tubular or tool into a well is known as “running-in”.
Assembling and lowering in a string of casing is “running casing”.
Sack: Cement, mud, chemicals and other solids used in drilling are supplied to the rig and measured
into the well in sacks (SAX).
Salt Dome. A diapir or piercement structure with a central, nearly equidimensional salt plug, generally
one to two kilometres or more in diameter, which has risen through the enclosing sediments.
Sand. A detrital particle smaller than a granule and larger than a coarse silt grain, having a diameter in
the range of 0.0625 to 2 mm.
Sandstone: Consolidated sediment composed primarily of sand-sized grains.

Single Buoy Mooring: A single-point buoy mooring for loading and unloading tankers. The oil is fed to
or from the centre of the SBM from below, and the mooring gear and loading hoses can swivel above
the buoy through a full revolution. The tanker moors bows-on and weather vanes around the buoy,
presenting the minimum frontal area to the combined forces of wind and waves.
.
Scour: (a) Seafloor trench caused by the ploughing motion of an iceberg grounding on the ocean floor.
(b) Seafloor erosion caused by strong
Definitions
Scraper: A device for cleaning the inside of casing in a well.
Scraper pig: A device for cleaning the inside of a pipeline.
Scratchers: Collars with wire bristles fitted to the outside of casing to remove filter cake from the well
bore to help to ensure a good cement bond.
Screen: A tubular sieve inserted in a well bore to hold back loose sand and rock without letting oil and
gas enter the well.
Scrubber: A separator for removing liquids and solids from a gas stream.
Secondary cementing: Entails squeeze-, remedial-, and plug cementing operations.
Seismic Survey: An exploration method in which strong, low-frequency sound waves are generated on
the surface or in the water to find subsurface rock structures that may contain hydrocarbons. The sound
waves travel through the layers of the earth’s crust. At formation boundaries, some of the waves are
reflected back to the surface where sensitive detectors pick them up. Reflections from shallow
formations arrive at the surface sooner than reflections from deep formations, and since the reflections
are recorded, a record of the depth and configuration of the various formations can be generated.
Interpretation of the record can reveal possible hydrocarbon bearing formations.
Self-elevating drilling unit: An offshore drilling rig, usually with a large hull. It has a mat or legs that
are lowered to the seabed and a main deck that is raised above the surface of the water to a distance
where it will not be affected by the waves. Also called a jack up drilling rig.
Semi-submersible: A floating offshore production and or drilling unit that has pontoons and columns
that, when flooded, cause the unit to submerge in the water to a predetermined depth. Living quarters,
storage space, etc. are assembled on the deck. Semisubmersible rigs are either self-propelled or towed
to a site and either anchored or dynamically positioned over the site, or both. In shallow water, some
semi submersibles can be ballasted to rest on the seabed. Semi submersibles are more stable than drill
ships and ship-shaped barges and are used extensively to drill wildcat wells in rough waters such as
the North Sea. Two types of semisubmersible rigs are the bottle type semisubmersible and the column-
stabilised semisubmersible.
Separator: A cylindrical or spherical vessel used to separate the components in mixed streams of fluids.
Shale: A very fine-grained, muddy sedimentary rock with low porosity and consequently poor reservoir
potential.
Shale Shaker: A vibrating screen used to remove cuttings from the circulating fluid (mud) in rotary
drilling operations. The size of the openings in the screen should be carefully selected to be the smallest
that will allow 100% flow of the fluid. Also called a shaker.
Shallow Borehole: A hole drilled to a depth between 25 and 200 m below the sea bed.
Simultaneous operations: Two or more activities being in process parallel in time.
Skid: Steel framework used to contain equipment; it is usually transportable
Skimmer: Equipment for removing the surface layer of oil from an oil spill, or from an effluent water
separator tank that is designed for the purpose.
Sling: A wire or rubber and fabric strop used to connect the crane hook to the item to be lifted for lifting.
Slips: Metal wedges which are set in the annulus at the drilling floor to grip and support tubulars while
sections are added or removed.
Slop tank: Temporary storage for water that is contaminated with oil.
Definitions
Sloughing: Crumbling or disintegration of the wall of the borehole.
Slug: An accumulation or pocket of liquid or gas formed in a pipeline as the flowing fluid pressure
decreases.
Slugs: also form in multiphase pipelines when gas breaks out of solution.
Slug catcher: A large separator for removing liquid slugs at its destination without disrupting the gas
flow.
Slurry: A mix of cement and water used in drilling/cementing OR solid particles or crushed fragments
in a liquid for pipeline transportation.
Spider: A power-operated set of slips for gripping tubulars
Spider Deck: The lowest deck on an offshore drilling rig below the rig floor.
Spinner: A powered spanner or wrench for gripping and rotating drill pipe when screwing or unscrewing
the joints. Previously, the spinning chain was wrapped around each joint turn and pulled on the cathead
(winch) to rotate it.
Spud (in): To begin drilling; to start (or re-start) the hole. May also be used to describe the process of
setting the legs of a jack-up into the seabed.
Spud can: A cylindrical device, usually with a pointed end, that is attached to the bottom of each leg of
a jack up drilling unit. The pointed end of the spud can penetrates the seabed and helps to stabilise the
unit whilst it is drilling.
Squeeze: To insert cement under pressure into the poorly sealed annulus of a well, past the existing
material. Also method used to inject chemicals down production tubing from well head.
Start up: The commencement of production from a commissioned and tested installation and bringing
it to working status.
Sticking: Jamming of the drill string in the well borehole usually caused by a high differential pressure
and a build-up of mud solids on the rock face.
Stimulation: Methods such as acidizing (chemical) or fracturing (pressure) or the use of explosives
designed to break up “tight”, low-permeability reservoir rock in the vicinity of a well so that oil can flow
freely into the bore.
Stinger: A tubular steel support frame attached to the stern of a pipe lay vessel to control the bending
of the pipe as it enters the water
String: The entire length of casing, tubing, sucker rods, or drill pipe run into a hole.
Stripping: The removal or replacement of drill pipe or tubing strings from a well under pressure using a
stripping BOP.
Swabbing: The lowering of the hydrostatic pressure in the hole due to the upward movement of the drill
pipe and/or tools. Also the use of wireline equipment to clean a well by scooping out liquids.
Tensioner system: A system of devices installed on a floating offshore drilling rig to maintain a constant
tension on the riser pipe despite any vertical motion made by the rig. The guidelines must also be
tensioned, and a separate tensioner system is provided for them.
Swivel: A rotary tool that is hung from the rotary hook and travelling block to suspend and permit free
rotation of the drill stem. It also provides a connection for the rotary hose and a passageway for the flow
of drilling fluid into the drill stem.
Test development well: A well-used for test development with a view to evaluate the petroleum deposit
for commercially or production properties.
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Tubing: Small-diameter pipe that is run into a well to serve as a conduit for the passage of oil and gas
to the surface. OR Small bore hydraulic or chemical injection lines, usually under 2-inch bore size; not
to be confused with piping. (See also coiled tubing.) Tubing is installed inside the casing in a well.
Tubing Head: Similar to the casing head, the tubing head is installed at the wellhead on the production
tubing; it seals off the annulus between the casing and the tubing, and carries the connections for
production flow lines.
Tubing hanger: Incorporated in a tubing head (similar to a casing hanger).
Tested barrier: It shall be possible to test the barriers. Testing methods and intervals shall be
determined. To the extent possible the barriers shall be tested in the direction of flow.
Umbilical: Device through which control of subsea instrumentation is maintained from the FPSO.
Underbalanced Drilling: A well drilled under following circumstances:

Effective pore pressure in the formation is greater than the effective circulating downhole pressure of a
drilling fluid (flow drilling)
Water-Based Mud (WBM): A drilling mud in which the continuous phase is water.
Wildcat well: A well drilled to explore a new, clearly defined geological unit, delimited by rock types by
way of structural or stratigraphic boundaries.
Wireline: A rope composed of steel wires twisted into strands that are in turn twisted around a central
core of hemp or other fiber to create a rope of great strength and flexibility; used to lower and raise
logging instruments and bottom line-pressure gauges.
Weight indicator: A large instrument on the rig floor which displays the weight of the drill string, and
hence the pressure on the drilling bit.
Wellhead: “Wellhead” is descriptive of a location or function (including the X tree and hang offs) rather
than a specific item of equipment. Permanent equipment used to secure and seal the casings and
production tubing and to provide a mounting for the Christmas tree. See Production Wellhead.
Definitions
LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS
Abbreviation Meaning
ABS American Beureau Shipping

ASV Annulus Safety Valve
AHV Anchor Handling Vessel
AP Annulus Pressure
API American Petroleum Institute
BHA Bottom Hole Assembly
BHT Bottom Hole Temperature
BOP Blow out Preventer
BS&W Basic Sediment And Water
CALM Catenary Anchor Leg Mooring
CG / COG Center of Gravity
CPI Choke Position Indicator
CT Coiled Tubing
DC Drill Collar
DDC Deck Decompression Chamber
DDR / DDRS Daily Drilling Reporting System (NPD`s computerized reporting system)
DFI Design, Fabrication, Installation
DMS Data Management System
DP Dynamic Positioning
DRL Drill
DST Drill Stem Test
DRLG Drilling
D&A Dry And Abandoned
DWT Dead Weight Tonnage
ECD Equivalent Circulating Density
EPIRB Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon
ERD Extended Reach Drilling
ESD Emergency Shut Down OR Electrostatic Discharge.
ESDP Emergency Shut Down Panel
Esp Electric Submersible Pump
FIT Formation Integrity Test
GMDSS Global Marine Distress Signaling System.
GA General alarm OR general arrangement (drawing).
GOR Gas-Oil Ratio
GPS Global Positioning Systems.
HC Hydro Carbons
HAZAN Hazard Analyses
HAZID Hazard Identification
HAZOP Hazard and Operability Analyses
HPHT High Pressure High Temperature
HPU Hydraulic Power Unit
HWDP Heavy Weight Drill Pipe
List of Abbreviations
HSE Health, Safety and Environment

IADC International Association of Drilling Contractors
ID Internal Diameter
IMO International Maritime Organization.
INMARSAT International Marine Satellite
IWCF International Well Control Forum
JB Junction Box
JSA Job Safety Analysis
KOP Kick of Point
LCM Lost Circulation Materials
LMRP Lower Marine Riser Package
LOLER Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations
LWD Logging while Drilling
IEC International Electrotechnical Commission
ISO International Organization for Standardization
IWCF International Well Control Forum
KB Kelly Bushing
KBM Kelly Bushing Measurements
mBRT Meters Below Rotary Table.
MD Measured Depth
MODU Mobile Offshore Drilling Units
MMSCF Million Standard Cubic Feet
MMSCFD Million Standard Cubic Feet Per Day
MUT Make up Torque
MWD Measurement while Drilling
NACE Acronym for National Association of Corrosion Engineers
OBM Oil Base Mud
OD Outside Diameter
OIM Offshore Installation Manager
PPE Personal Protective Equipment
ppm Parts Per Million
PVT Pressure, Volume, Temperature
P & ID Piping And Instrumentation Diagram
P&A Plug & Abandon
PI Productivity index
PIC Pressure Indicator/Controller
POOH Pull out of Hole
POB Persons On Board
QA Quality Assurance.
QC Quality Control
QCP Quality Control Procedure
QM Quality Management
QMS Quality Management System
RIH Run in Hole
ROV Remote Operated Vehicle
SAR A) Search And Rescue. B) Synthetic Aperture Radar
SBM A) Synthetic-Based Mud Or B) Single Buoy Mooring
SCSSV Surface Controlled Subsurface Safety Valve
SOLAS Safety Of Life At Sea

SP Seismic Profile
SWL Safe Working Load
TD True Depth
UKOOA UK Offshore Operators Association
UPS Uninterruptible Power Supply
VCS Vessel Control System
VSP Vertical Seismic profile
WBM Water Base Mud
WO Work Over
WOB Weight on Bit
WOR Water-Oil Ratio.
X-mas tree Christmas tree; Valve arrangement, used to control production
PREFACE
KS Drilling is committed to providing a work environment that is safe and healthy for personnel and also
one that minimizes damage to the environment. The KS DRILLING Operating Policies & Procedures
described in this Manual if implemented and used correctly when conducting all operations will achieve
this objective.
The purpose of the company’s management system is to define and communicate company leadership’s
values, beliefs and expectations. This provides direction so that people can align their efforts and
determine the best methods to achieve the desired result.
The KS DRILLING Operating Policies & Procedures are designed to provide adequate information for
personnel to perform their functions safely and efficiently. However it is not anticipated to cover all
specific or potential tasks and hazards that exist in the workplace. The KS DRILLING Operations Manual
provides appropriate tools that will assist in managing specific processes correctly.
The KS DRILLING Operations Manual is built around the Company’s Vision, it is based on our core
values of Integrity, Agility, Customer Focus, Respect and Ownership.
The Policies & Procedures in this manual will not create and maintain an incident free workplace unless
the people apply them when performing their work. This can only be done through people actively
creating a robust safety culture and applying it on a constant basis. Minimizing our footprints on the
environment will also be achieved by following the policies and procedures in the KS DRILLING
Operations Manual. All personnel have an obligation to interrupt both themselves and co-workers in
order to maintain an incident free work place.
Everyone is responsible for achieving and maintaining an incident free workplace and must therefore
hold ourselves and each other accountable for our actions or lack of actions for maintaining a safe
worksite and to protect personnel.
As part of the commitment towards maintaining an incident free work place, KS DRILLING recognize
the need for suitable training and also the need for personnel to adopt mentoring roles and relationships
in order to support each other and reach our potential.
The KS DRILLING Operating Policies & Procedures described herein are part an active system in the
sense that continuous improvement is not only anticipated but expected. To this extent it is the
responsibility of all personnel to become part of the Continuous Improvement Process and challenge
the way in which we perform our tasks in search of improved methods of meeting our objectives in a
more healthy, safe and environmentally acceptable way.
Preface
VISION, MISSION AND CORE VALUES
Vision, Mission and Core Values

QHSE STATEMENT
QHSE Statement
QHSE Statement
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1. RESPONSIBILITIES
1.1. General
The Company has various corporate level Operating Policies & Procedures defined within this
Operations Manual the purpose of which is to support the Company’s Vision To be the “Global Drilling
Contractor of Choice” in regards to operational performance in line with the Company’s Core Values
Integrity-Agile-Customer Focused-Respect and Ownership. This encompasses the expectation
that all accidents and incidents can be prevented, and our tasks can be performed in such a
way that we respect the environment and minimize any impact on it by controls and pro-active
measures.
Operational performance relies on a number of documents and the implementation of their contents.
These documents can be summarized as follows:
Figure 1.1. Operations Documentation
Legislative/Regulatory
Standards
Corporate (HQ) – Level I
Company Management System Manual.
KSDR-L1-CMS-01 Policies and Procedures
Level II
Policies, Procedures & Documents Specific To:
Marketing Manual, Human Resources Manual,
Well Control Manual, Operations Manual,
IT Manual, Maintenance Manual,
Supply Chain Manual, HSE Manual,
Finance Manual, Emergency Response Manual.
Country & Rig Specific Level 3

Policies, Procedures & Documents. Emergency
Response Manual, Employee Handbook.
Operations Manual.
Standard Operating Procedures, PM Tasks,
Rig HSE Plan, SOPEP
Industry
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Alerts, Advisories & Bulletins Best
Practices & Guidelines
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This Operations Manual forms part of the Company’s overall Management System and defines the
following at a corporate level:
a) Policies, Procedures & Documents in terms of operations.
b) The management and implementation of Alerts, Advisories and Bulletins.
c) The management and implementation of Best Practices and Guidelines.
In simple terms the Operations Manual describes the following from corporate level:
• What we do.
• Why we do it.
• How we do it.
• Who is responsible.
• The performance standards we measure.
• How we will implement continuous improvements.
Application of the different levels of documents can be summarized as:
Policies & Procedures are marked accordingly throughout the Operations Manual and represent
mandatory compliance unless an approved exemption is in place (see Section 1.4 Exemptions).
Alerts, Advisories & Bulletins can contain a combination of mandatory compliance requirements
and also best practices and guidelines. The contents of such documents should be carefully
revised to ensure appropriate application.
Best Practices & Guidelines are subject to implementation based on management instructions.
The Operations Manager is the custodian of the Operations Manual and responsible for the
management of its content and its implementation.
The contents of this manual can be changed using the guidelines described in Section 1.5 –
Continuous Improvement, and all personnel are encouraged to participate in such continuous
improvement opportunities.

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1.2. Individual Key Responsibilities

KS Drilling’s organization structure is illustrated in FIGURE 1.2 – KS Drilling Organization.
Figure 1.2. Organization
All personnel in the Company are responsible and accountable for their own safety when performing
their roles as defined in their individual job descriptions and in line with any responsibilities described
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that could be jeopardized by their actions or lack of action. KS Drilling’s philosophy considers that all
incidents can be prevented. KS Drilling expects all incidents, injuries, unsafe acts or conditions to be
reported,
All KS Drilling employees have the authority to “stop the job” if they think it is unsafe, incorrect or if
they don’t understand instructions.
Management Teams at all levels are responsible to demonstrate visible commitment and support
towards the development and implementation of all Operating Policies & Procedures.
Operational performance is considered a line management responsibility.
Chief Executive Officer is ultimately responsible to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the
Company.
Chief Operating Officer is responsible for the safe, efficient and financial performance of the
operations group.
Operations Manager is responsible to ensure the development and implementation of the Operations
Policies & Procedures which are incorporate within the Operations Manual, in order to achieve
the HSE & operating performance objectives as defined by the Company.
1.2.1. Driller’s Key Responsibilities
1. Verify all well control equipment is lined up according to the requirements in the Well Control
Manual and in the Operations Manual.
2. Shut-in the well as quickly as possible if a kick is indicated or suspected. Early recognition
of the warning signals and rapid shut-in are the key to effective well control. Shutting in the
well quickly will minimize the amount of formation fluid entering the well bore.
3. The Driller cannot leave the drill floor during tour unless relieved by a competent person.
4. The Driller must know the distance from the rotary table RKB to the pipe rams and annular BOP.
A diagram will be posted in the vicinity of the BOP remote panel showing the distance from RKB
to wellhead, all rams and the annular preventer.
5. The Driller must know true vertical depth (TVD) and measured depth (MD) of the well.
6. The driller is responsible for ensuring the hole is protected from a dropped object by installing a
cover on the rotary bushings
7. If the Installation has a manual derrick, obtain verbal confirmation from the Derrick-man that his
safety harness is properly secured before tripping operations begin
8. Flow check all drilling breaks as soon as they are detected and any time the Driller has doubts
about the stability of the well.

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• At the bottom of the well, before tripping out of the hole.

• At the casing shoe.
• At any time the hole displacement is incorrect during a trip.
• At any time the Driller (or the person performing the Driller’s functions) has any concerns
regarding the well status.
• If continuous monitoring of the hole volume is not possible, then a flow check must be made
prior to pulling the HWDP or Drill Collars through the BOP’s.
9. When tripping pipe, flow checks must be performed in the following situations:
• The trip tank must be used while tripping in and out of the hole..
• Observe the flow path after each trip tank line up.
• Accurate trip fill-up records must be maintained.
• If the trip tank Fails and cannot be used, the alternative is to use the mud pumps applying the
following method.
The annulus must be filled with mud before the hydrostatic pressure decreases by 75 Psi or
every 5 stands of drill pipe pulled, whichever gives a lower decrease in hydrostatic pressure.
When pulling heavy weight drill pipe and drill collars, the hole must be filled every stand. The pit
that is being used to fill the hole must be isolated from other pits, no mixing to be done and the
level closely monitored.
10. The Driller will maintain a record of all drilling components and tubulars in the drill string. The
information will have as a minimum requirement, effective length of all components, connection
type, Outside and Inside diameter of all components, serial numbers. Fishing neck length and
Diameter.
11. Record slow circulating rates:

• At the beginning of each tour.
• Anytime the mud weight changes
• Anytime the bit or BHA has been changed
• As soon as possible after bottoms up following any trip
• At least every 1000 feet (305 meters) drilled.) Refer to Well Control Manual KSDR-L2-08B-
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• Following major mud pump or surface equipment changes/repairs.
12. The Driller must confirm the drilling mud properties are checked and recorded on a regular basis, at
least every 30 minutes, or immediately upon any noted change.
13. Have drilling mud properties checked and recorded on a regular basis, at least every 30 minutes,
or immediately upon any noted change.
14. Constantly monitor speed, pump strokes, pressure, pit volume, trip tank, penetration, mud weight
and rotary torque to detect anything unusual or out of the ordinary.
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16. Check the crown saver system is effective:

• At the beginning of each tour.
• After slipping and/or cutting drilling line.
• After handling long BHA components.
• After any other events when the settings have been changed.
• Full function testing must be performed as per the preventive maintenance schedule.
17. He will constantly monitor speed, pump strokes, pressure, pit volume, trip tank, penetration, mud
weight and rotary torque to detect anything unusual or out of the ordinary.
14. He will avoid operating at or near critical rotary speeds as indicated by string vibrations.
15. He will secure the Driller’s brake and switch off power to prevent the draw-works drum from turning
whenever the Driller’s position is left unattended, e.g., apply parking brake or chain the band brake
down. The brake must be secured and power isolated during maintenance on hoisting equipment.
16. The Driller is responsible for the security of the derrick fixtures and the condition in regards to
dropped object potential. He should ensure a competent person checks the derrick and he should
also check it at intervals. Additional inspection of the derrick/mast and its components for potential
dropped objects must be carried out after jarring and other operations that could cause fixtures to
become unsecured.
17. The Driller is responsible for ensuring the drill floor equipment is maintained in a serviceable and fit
for purpose condition. He is responsible for satisfactory completion of Drilling PMs.
18. The Driller is responsible for operating the equipment within its design limits. Tripping operations
must be conducted in a controlled manner and speed according to the requirements detailed in
Section 3 Subsection 2.3 of this manual.
19. The driller does not have the authority to exceed the maximum allowable pull on stuck pipe.
For each trip, the maximum allowable pull on stuck pipe (at zero torque) must be calculated and
clearly posted at the driller’s position. Maximum allowable pull on stuck pipe is 85% of the minimum
tensile yield which can be obtained from the drill pipe data sheets or from the IADC Driller’s Manual,
Chapter B, Sections B-2-1, B2-2 and B-2-3.
The minimum class of pipe authorised for use by KS Drilling is Premium, torsional and tensile
minimum values will be based on this class.
24. The driller is responsible for verifying all well control equipment is lined up according to the
requirements in the Well Control Manual and the Operations Manual.
25. The Driller has the authority to shut the well in whenever he considers it necessary.
26. The driller must shut-in the well as quickly as possible if a kick is indicated or suspected.
Early recognition of the warning signals and rapid shut-in are the key to effective well
control. Shutting in the well quickly will minimize the amount of formation fluid entering the well
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1.2.2. Rig Manager

The Rig Manager is responsible to ensure the implementation of the Operations Policies &
Procedures that are in the Operations Manual, in order to achieve the HSE and operating
performance objectives defined by the Company. In addition the Rig Manager must ensure that the
responsibilities by all personnel are carried out in accordance with any KS Drilling requirements as
defined within the Management System Documents. This should also include communication of such
requirements to the Client’s shore based representative as necessary.
The Rig Manager must understands the Driller’s Key Responsibilities and ensure that the OIM/Rig
Superintendent is monitoring these daily to verify that the responsibilities are implemented safety and
effectively. He is responsible for communicating to the client representative these requirements.
1.2.3. OIM / Rig Superintendent

The OIM or Rig Superintendent is responsible to e nsure the implementation of the Operations.
Policies & Procedures which are incorporated within the Oper ations Manual, in order to achieve
the HSE & operating performance objectives as defined by the Company.
In addition the OIM/Rig Superintendent must ensure that the responsibilities by all installation
personnel are carried out in accordance with any KS Drilling requirements as defined within the
Management System Documents.
The OIM or Rig Superintendent is responsible for understand the Driller’s Key Responsibilities
and ensuring that they are applied by monitoring the Driller’s ex ecution of his duties. The OIM
is responsible for communicating to the client representative on board these requirements.
Any questions or concerns relating to these responsibilities should be brought to the attention
of the Rig Manager.
1.2.4. Department Supervisors
Department Supervisors are responsible to ensure the implementation of the relevant Operations
Policies & Procedures which are incorporated within the Operations Manual, in order to achieve the
HSE & operating performance objectives as defined by the Company.
• The Toolpusher must ensure that the responsibilities of all drilling personnel are carried out
in accordance with any KS Drilling requirements as defined within the Management
System Documents.
• Any questions or concerns relating to these responsibilities should be brought to the
attention of the OIM/Rig Superintendent. Such responsibility should include ensuring that
the key responsibilities identified for the Driller are carried out and also relevant
communications with the Client Representative are managed accordingly.
• The Toolpusher is responsible that sufficient fishing tools are on site for all KS Drilling owned
components.
• The Toolpusher is the responsible person in charge of man-riding operations.
• The Toolpusher does not have the authority to exceed the maximum allowable pull on stuck
pipe.
• The Toolpusher is responsible for understand the Driller’s Key Responsibilities and ensuring
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Any questions or concerns relating to these responsibilities should be brought to the attention of the
OIM/Rig Superintendent.
1.2.5. Driller
The Driller is responsible for understanding and following the Driller’s Key Responsibilities to ensure a
safe and effective operation. During relief or handover, the Driller is responsible for communicating and
reinforcing the relevant Driller’s Key Responsibilities in relation to the current operation. The Driller is
responsible for training the Assistant Driller and crew to ensure they understand and meet their roles
as a team to comply with the requirements in the Driller’s Key Responsibilities.
1.2.6. Assistant Driller

The Assistant Driller is responsible for understanding and following the Driller’s Key Responsibilities to
ensure a safe and effective operation. The Assistant Driller is responsible for assisting the Driller with
training and supervising crew in their roles to meet Driller’s Key Responsibilities.
1.2.7. All Personnel are responsible:

• To endeavor to achieve the Company Vision –To be the Global Drilling Contractor of
Choice.
• To conduct themselves in accordance with the Company Core Values – Integrity-Agility-
Customer Focused-Respect and Ownership.
• To be apply all Operating Policies & Procedures that relate to their own job function.
• To support the development and implementation of relevant Operating Policies & Procedures.
• Responsible for their own safety.
• For the safety of others that that could be affected by their actions or lack of action.
• For their own health.
• For the impact they have on the environment.
• To report all accidents and incidents.
• To prevent any unsafe acts or conditions – Exercise the STOP Work obligation.
• To implement Operating Policies & Procedures in order to achieve optimum performance
levels whilst complying with the Company’s key management tools:
✓ Management Standards
✓ Leadership Principles
✓ Planning Process
✓ STOP Observation, Feedback and Tracking Process
✓ Continuous Improvement Process

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1.3. Training Requirements

All training requirements for specific job functions can be found in the KS Drilling Training Matrix.
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1.4. Exemptions
The intent of the Policies & Procedures outlined in the KS Drilling Operations Manual is to protect the
personnel, the installation including the well and the environment. If at any time a situation arises where
the Policies & Procedures in the manual cannot be adhered to, the person with responsibility for the
implementation of the Policy & Procedures must bring the situation to the attention of their immediate
Supervisor. It is only when an issue has been properly identified and communicated to all involved that
alternative controls can be put in place to manage the risk and satisfy the intent of Company’s Policies
& Procedures.
The Chain of Command concerning operations and any associated exemption approvals is defined as
follows:
• Offshore Installation Manager (OIM) or Rig Superintendent.

• Rig Manager.
• Operations Manager.
• Chief Operating Officer.
The Chain of communications between the client’s representative on the rig should be as follows:
• Client’s Representative.
• OIM/Rig Superintendent or Toolpusher.
• Barge Supervisor, maintenance Supervisor, Driller.
Any deviation from the Policies & Procedures contained in KS Drilling’s Operations Manual must
be approved by the above chain of command using the Exemption Process as defined in KS Drilling’s
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1.5. Continuous Improvement

All employees have a responsibility to support the implementation of these policies and procedures,
employees are expected also contribute to the improvement, expansion and further development of
the Operations Policies & Procedures in order to achieve KS Drilling Vision – To be the Global Drilling
Contractor of Choice.
Industry Standards
APPENDIX : Section 6 contains references various industry standards that can be referred where
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2. POLICIES
2.1. Certificates & Surveys

POLICY
All installations and facilities must comply with applicable Classification Society Rules, Flag State
Requirements and Coastal State Regulations.
PURPOSE
To ensure that all installations and facilities are maintained in accordance with internationally
recognized rules, standards, requirements and legislation, whilst also providing the necessary
documentation for the installation to:
• Continue Marine or Land operations.

• Freely engage in international operations.
• Operate in certain local areas.
• Obtain insurance cover.
• Meet contractual requirements.
SCOPE
This Policy & Procedure applies to all installations and facilities owned, operated or managed by
the Company.
PROCEDURE
General Procedure
All installations and facilities must implement and maintain a survey & certification system to
manage and control surveys, inspections, certificates and survey documents. The system must
include the following:
• Classification and regulatory certification maintained current and up to date.

• Classification and regulatory certification documents are accessible and available on the
installation.
• Classification and regulatory certification non-compliances are tracked, followed up and
closed out.
• Certificate filing system is maintained in a central location.
• Certificate filing system is complete with index and either copy or original of all certificates as
necessary.
• Certificate filing system identifies expiry dates and renewal requirements.

• Certificates are displayed as required.
• Certificate and survey document handling system meets the above requirements.
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Documentation Distribution & Review
Any person in receipt of correspondence dealing with changes or proposed changes or

amendments to the following list, must route this correspondence to the responsible Rig Manager
for their review and action as required:
• Statutory legislation.
• Regulatory rules and regulations.
• Flag state rules including maritime regulations.
• Classification and certification body rules.
• International standards.
Insurance Policy for Installation Reactivation Requirements
Units being activated for the first time or reactivated from a stacked location shall be surveyed by
an approved surveyor if the unit has been stacked for 180 days or more. All surveyor
recommendations shall be complied with prior to departure from the stacked location.
While it is recognized that ABS or the other Classification Societies perform a survey prior to
reactivation, the focus is not the same. The Classification Societies are almost exclusively
concerned with the seaworthiness of the installation. Underwriters are concerned not only with
seaworthiness, but also with the operational capability of the reactivated installation.
Documentation of an installation’s compliance with Flag Registry, Classification Society and ISM
protocol requirements typically could be sufficient to allow the surveyor to issue an installation
reactivation certificate (insurance underwriter version) without the need for an onsite visit.
Contact should be made with one of the Policy & Procedure approved surveyors.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Rig Manager: Has overall responsibility for ensuring the installation is in compliance with this Policy
& Procedure at all times. In discharging this responsibility, the Rig Manager may delegate
authority to nominated persons, as appropriate.
DOCUMENTATION
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2.2. Reporting
POLICY
All installations and facilities must report daily drilling and rig operations, and any significant events.
PURPOSE
To ensure that ongoing operations are reported to shore based management, and also any
significant events can be reported, reviewed and suitable corrective measures taken to minimize the
likelihood of reoccurrence.
SCOPE
the Company.
PROCEDURE
2.2.1. Daily Drilling and Rig Operations Reporting

• English language shall be used for the purpose of all reports.
• The IADC format shall be used for daily drilling operations reports using the Rim-Drill
software where applicable.
• Reports will be accurate and shall not be falsified.

• A copy of daily report shall be transmitted to shore based management (Rig Manager as a
minimum requirement and additional personnel as instructed by Rig Manager) on a daily basis.
• The IADC daily drilling reports shall be retained on file for a minimum of 5 years.
• Reporting of all emergency situations shall be as defined in the installations emergency
response procedures.
• All incident reporting shall be as defined by the KS Drilling QHSE Manual.

• Any individual event involving damage to equipment or installation downtime shall be reported
in accordance with Section 2.2.2 of this manual.
2.2.2. Event Reporting

• English language shall be used for the purpose of all reports.
• Reports will be accurate and shall not be falsified.
• All downtime shall be recorded on the daily drilling report as defined in Section 2.2.1.
• Downtime is defined as any event caused by people, equipment, procedure or
environmental conditions that interrupts the normal course and progress of the operations.
2.2.2.1. Downtime is divided between:
• Company related.
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• Non-Company related.
• The Company downtime is further subdivided:

o Planned downtime (preventive maintenance, other planned work stoppages).
o Unplanned downtime. For the purpose of the severity matrix and associated reporting only
unplanned downtime shall be considered.
• Figure 2.1 Shows the Operational Event Severity Matrix.

• Email notification is to be issued by the OIM/Rig Superintendent or his Designate within
two (2) hours of the event occurring following any Operational or HSE event that meets the
following criteria as outlined below:
o A Major Emergency.
o A recordable injury or a potential recordable injury. (Medical Treatment Case, Restricted
Work case or Lost Time Injury).
o Medical Evacuations (potential or in progress).
o High Potential Near Miss or High incidents regarded as potentially fatal.
o Operations downtime or equipment failure that has lasted, or has the potential to last,
more than 12 hours.
o Property damage in excess of US$100,000.
o Any client issue with potential for contract suspension or termination.
o Well Control Events.
o A level 3 or greater environmental pollution event.
o Any Security issue
o The email will be sent as a “Flash” Report” to the following personnel:
✓ Rig Manager.
✓ QHSE Manager.
✓ Operations Manager.
✓ Technical Manager.
✓ Procurement Manager
✓ COO
✓ CEO
2.2.2.2. Flash report: HSE Event
1. Incident Type:
2. Client Name:
3. Rig Name / Facility:
4. Location of Incident:
5. Date and Time of Incident:
6. Injury:
7. Brief Factual Description of Activity @ Time of Incident:
8. Initial Actions Taken:
9. Current Situation / Status of IP:
10. Forward Plan / Additional Support Required:

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2.2.2.3. Flash Report: Operational & Downtime Events
1. Rig Name:
2. Client Name:
3. Location:
4. Date:
5. Operation & Description of the Event:
6. Current Status:
7. Start of Downtime:
8. Estimated Total Downtime in Hours:
9. Rig Day Rate:
10. Estimated Total Rev Loss:
• If an operational event or HSE incident has or is expected to reach a severity rating of

2 or above, the OIM/Rig Superintendent or his Designate must call the Rig Manager
and inform him of the situation as soon as practically possible.
• Waiting on weather (WOW) incurred during or as a result of an operational event within
the reasonable control of the Company must be accounted for as downtime.
• For the purpose of operational event reporting, the following events are not considered to
be downtime:
o A planned delay of operations required to carry out scheduled preventive maintenance.
o Planned shutdown of operations to carry out planned modifications to the
installation or planned inspections such as special periodic surveys.
o Delays while preparing for a new contract except due to equipment downtime during
client acceptance testing.
o Delays due to damages to the installation as a result of operational incidents beyond
the Company’s control such as work-boat damage to the installation or punch-through
on a jack-up installation.
o Delays to operations progress due to operational difficulties beyond our control.
o Waiting on weather (WOW) except where such WOW occurs during an ongoing
Company responsible downtime event.
o Waiting on Client orders, equipment, materials or Third Parties.
o Interruptions due to events beyond our control such as those caused by force majeure,
national strikes, security disruption or governmental orders.
o Time spent performing drills or other preventive actions.
o Time spent recovering from and investigating injuries or incidents.
o Any corrective actions as a result of an operational event report and the subsequent
follow up shall be recorded as part of the Continuous Improvement Process.
o The status of all operational event reports shall be logged in Maximo.
o Reports shall be retained on file for a minimum of 5 years.
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& Procedure at all times. The Rig Manager may delegate authority to nominated persons, as
appropriate.
OIM / Rig Superintendent: Has responsibility for ensuring the installation is in compliance with
this Policy & Procedure at all times and the implementation of any corrective actions as defined.
Department Supervisors: Responsibility for providing accurate and timely information for
completing operational event reports and assisting in the review and implementation of any
corrective actions as defined.
Review Panel: Reviewing of operational events as defined by the Operational Event Severity
Matrix and the feedback on any required corrective actions.
2.2.4. Documentation
Figure 2.1 – Operational Event Severity Matrix.

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OPERATIONAL EVENT SEVERITY

REVIEW PANEL
* Indicates that the individual or their
SEVERITY LEVEL
designate will be part of the

CONSEQUENCE investigation team along with the
person in charge and other relevant
supervisors
ASSET RIG OPERATIONS

DOWN-TIME REPUTATION OIM
DAMAGE MANAGER MANAGER
0 <3 Hours < USD 5,000 Zero Impact YES NO NO
USD 5,000
1 3 to 6 Hours To Slight Impact YES NO NO
10,000
7 to 12 USD 11,000 Limited

2 YES YES* NO
Hours To 49,000 Impact
13 to 24 USD 50,000 Considerable

3 YES YES* YES
Hours To 499,000 Impact
USD500,000
25 To 72 National
4 To YES YES* YES*
Hours Impact
1 Million
Above 1 International
5 72Hours> YES YES* YES*
Million Impact
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2.3. Modifications, Upgrades, Repairs & Engineering Assistance
POLICY
All modifications, upgrades and requests for engineering assistance / approval must be
requested using the Company approved process, The Modification Approval Form KSDR-L1-FOR-
015.
PURPOSE
To ensure all modifications, upgrades and requests for Technical Assistance / approvals are
managed in an efficient and controlled way. This includes ensuring that any drawings, certification
and calculations are amended as required.
SCOPE
This Policy & Procedure applies to all installations and facilities owned, operated or managed by the
Company.
PROCEDURE
Request for Engineering Assistance
• All requests for technical assistance should be submitted to the Rig Manager & Operations
Manager for approval and thereafter forwarded to the Technical Department.
• The form and all relevant data and attachments will be communicated by using the Modification
Authorization Form KSDR-L1-FOR-015. .
• The Technical Department shall maintain a log in Maximo that can be accessed by
installations providing an update on the status of all applications.
Modifications, Upgrades & Repairs
• All modifications, upgrades and repairs as defined in Figure 2.2, require a request for technical
assistance / approval to be completed and submitted to the Rig Manager & Operations Manager
for approval and thereafter forwarded to the Engineering Department.
• Emergency repairs are not excluded from these requirements and such repairs should be
carried out under the supervision of the OIM/Rig Superintendent following consultation and
approval from the shore based management (Rig Manager, Operations Manager and
Technical Department). As soon as reasonably practical following such emergency repairs,
the appropriate documentation should be completed.
• Figure 2.1, illustrates the form used for requesting engineering assistance / approval which is
located in the “Forms” section of KSDR-L1-CMS-01 Company Management System Manual.
• The Technical Department shall maintain a log in Maximo that can be accessed by
installations providing an update on the status of all applications.
• Copies of all relevant documentation relating to any upgrade, modification or repair should be
retained on board the installation as part of the installation equipment files.
• Requests for Technical approvals remain subject to any financial approval process and limits
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as defined by the KS Drilling’s Quality Management System.
Maintaining Documentation
• All documentation associated with any modification, upgrade or repair should be updated
and retained on board the installation following any upgrade, modification or repair.
• Such documentation should include:

o Modified drawings.
o Calculations e.g. stability, lightship.
o Operators manual.
o Changes to maintenance requirements.
o Changes to operating procedures.
o Spare part requirements.
o Certificates.
Lightship Calculations
• It is important that all installations record alterations to the lightship weight since the last
inclining test or dead-weight survey. The objective is to ensure that alterations of a permanent
nature are recorded and included in stability calculations.
• The position of additional weights in excess of 100 Kilograms should be recorded.
• A lightship alteration logbook (register) must be maintained on every installation.
• The basis and first entry into each specific installation log book must be the original “as
built” approved lightship weight and Centre of gravity. Additional approved lightship alterations
must be listed in order of ascending date and after an approved alteration has been
completed.
• An updated lightship report for each individual installation must be forwarded annually to the
Engineering Department.
• The lightship corrections must be entered into the stability program as variable loads until the
lightship weight changes are formally submitted to the Classification Society.
• For larger upgrade or modification projects, it is the designated Project Manager’s
responsibility to maintain all lightship alteration records and, where appropriate, submittal to
Class Society for review and modified lightship weight approval.
• Major modifications to the installation are subject to both Company and certifying authority
approval.
• Modifications of a minor nature which do not require approval from the certifying authority must
still be approved by the Company.
Certification
• Equipment certification shall be maintained as required by applicable classification or

regulatory rules.
• The Classification Society’s approved “hazardous area electrical drawings” and “list of
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equipment in hazardous areas” must be kept current, showing all new electrical equipment
additions.
• The Rig Manager is responsible for ensuring that equipment certification is maintained, that
manuals and drawings are updated and certified by the appropriate certifying agencies and
any drawings or manuals updated.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Rig Manager: Has overall responsibility for ensuring the installation is in compliance with this Policy &
Procedure at all times. The Rig Manager may delegate authority to nominated persons, as appropriate.
OIM / Rig Superintendent: The OIM or Rig Superintendent has responsibility for ensuring the
installation is in compliance with this Policy & Procedure at all times and ensuring appropriate
requests are made and subsequent instructions followed.
Technical Department: Responsibility for reviewing all requests for technical advice and supporting
any subsequently approved projects.
DOCUMENTATION
Figure 2.2 – Modification Authorization Form / KSDR-L1-FOR-015

FIGURE 2.3 - Items Requiring Request for Technical Assistance / Approval

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Figure 2.3. Items Requiring Request for Technical Assistance / Approval
Marine & Structural
Item Application
Alteration or modification to the basic installation • Any structural modification which alters the
structure, excluding like replacement of structural hydrostatic characteristics, motions, or
members and plating, which constitutes a repair to station keeping capabilities of the
“as built” conditions. installation, including hull blisters.
Special care must be exercised when cropping • Addition of hull braces, struts or brackets as
out basic installation structure to avoid permanent remediation of cracking or other chronic
deformation of surrounding structure. defects.
• Alterations requiring welding to a derrick
or highly loaded structure.
• Addition of marine riser tensioner, hook
load, setback, or pipe / riser rack
capacity.
• Welding of high tensile steel requiring
special attention for the welding
procedure and NDT control which is not
addressed in the approved construction
portfolio for the installation.
Variable load (as defined in the approved • Weight additions to the installation which
installation operating manual) adjusted by 5% or exceed the load capacity of the deck /
more as a result of proposed modifications, or location chosen for installation.
when an inclining test or deadweight survey is • Deadweight surveys.
required by the Classification Society. • Inclining tests.
Alterations that consist of or include attachment • Crane load test pad-eyes.

points for suspension of equipment, materials, or • Any pad-eye with SWL in excess of 6 tons.
personnel in excess of six metric tons safe working • Hang-off pad-eyes (derrick,
load (SWL). substructure).
• Suspended walkways, work platforms.
• Lifting equipment foundations.
Computational tasks. • Mooring analysis.

• Marine drilling riser analysis.
• Intact and damaged stability
assessment and calculations.
• Site-specific assessment for self-elevating
offshore installations.
• Structural and fatigue analyses.
• Assessment of marine operations which
are beyond the scope of the installation
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Systems
Item Application
When specifying modifications, upgrades, • Power generation (main, emergency, UPS).

new systems, or when evaluating • Any alterations to protective devices (relay
acceptance testing procedures. settings, fuse sizes, overload devices).
• Any alteration that affects main power or
control system diagrams.
• Control systems (DP, VMS, PMS, ballast,
drilling, BOP, Conductor Tensioner, etc.).
• Monitoring systems (fire, gas, ESD, tank
gauging, CCTV, etc.).
• Communication systems (PBX, LAN,
GMDSS, VSAT, PA / GA, etc.).
Alterations to any installation critical system • Any software change affecting installation
software that require changes, or additions to the critical systems (PMS, VMS, BOP controls,
system software. integrated drilling controls, ballast, ESD, EDS,
zone management, etc.).
Alternations to main power for addition of • Main power diagram.

equipment, or removal of equipment. • All power distribution one line diagrams.
• Emergency power one line diagrams.
• All MCCs.
Analysis or studies to support power plant • All including:

operation. • Short circuit, coordination and harmonic studies.
• Transient and steady state response
testing procedures.
Variable speed drives. • Selection of drive technology (type) and sizing.
Power quality. • Selection of harmonic suppression equipment.

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Mechanical (continued)
Item Application
Alteration of fluid systems in such a way that the • Hydraulics / Pneumatics (Accumulator
system pressure or temperature rating is systems, tensioner systems, starting air,
changed, the fluid system diagrams require installation air, instrument air, etc.):
modifications, or modifications to regulatory
approved drawings becomes necessary. - Any modification that alters the fluid
system diagram (regulatory approval
required).
- Addition of accumulators, reservoirs,
receivers or vessels which alter the
capabilities or rated pressure of an
affected system.
- Alterations which result in changes to
any controlled system diagrams and /
or power requirement.
- Discharge piping arrangements.
General
Item Application
Alterations to structure, systems or equipment • Hazardous area designations.

which are subject to review, and / or approval by • Firefighting and lifesaving equipment plans.
classification or regulatory bodies relevant to the • Escape routes.
• Operations Manual and any drawings.
installation.
• Structure fire protection.
• Any vessel-critical plans.
• Increase POB.
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2.4. Standing Instructions & Handover
POLICY
All installations and facilities must ensure suitable written instructions are in place to facilitate
communication of critical information during shift and crew change handovers.
PURPOSE
To ensure that operations are managed safely and efficiently during the transition of personnel.
SCOPE
the Company.
PROCEDURE
2.4.1. Standing Instructions

• Standing instructions shall be issued to the following personnel at the start of each shift, and
revised as necessary during the shift where operational requirements change.
✓ Driller.
✓ Crane Operator.
2.4.2. Handover Logs

• Handover logs shall be maintained by all Department Supervisors as listed below for the
purpose of handing over operations to their replacement / relief.
✓ OIM/Rig Superintendent.
o Tool-pusher.
o Driller.
o Barge Supervisor.
o Maintenance Supervisor.
✓ Electrical Supervisor.
✓ Mechanical Supervisor.
✓ Medic.
2.4.3. Responsibilities
& Procedure at all times.
OIM / Rig Superintendent: Has responsibility for ensuring the installation is in compliance with
this Policy & Procedure at all times and that standing instructions plus handover requirements are
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following:
• The instructions do not compromise the safety of personnel, equipment or the asset.
• To determine if sufficient resources are available to conduct the work.
• To ensure the client has not missed important points that should be considered.
Toolpusher: Is responsible to provide written standing instructions to the Driller at the start of each
shift following consultation with the Client Representative shift and for such instructions to be
modified as necessary in writing during the shift. The Toolpusher will review all client instructions to
ensure the following:
Barge Supervisor: Is responsible to provide written standing instructions to the Crane Operator at
the start of each shift following consultation with the Client Representative shift, and for such
instructions to be modified as necessary in writing during the shift. The Barge Master will review all
client instructions to ensure the following:
Department Supervisors: Are responsible for providing accurate Handover Logs.
DOCUMENTATION

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3. WELL PLANNING
As wells progress into more challenging environments, health, safety and environmental concerns
become more sensitive due to utilization of new technologies, new applications of existing
technologies as well as lack of historical precedent. Unique features of HPHT wells such as tight
tolerances, low fracture gradients, extensive use of liners, and large changes in annular sizes require
specialized equipment and procedures to maintain a high level of drilling performance.
Well Planning is one of the most important tasks to be accomplished prior to embarking on any project,
task or work assignment. All levels of operational management should identify and plan activities and
resources needed to achieve the Company’s Mission Statement and Core Values in consideration of
the following:
• Needs and expectations of the Client and other interested parties

• Benchmarking/Performance of the work
• Learning from previous experiences
• Risk identification and analysis
The results of Well Planning should include identification of:

• Responsibility and authority for execution of the plans
• Skills and knowledge needed
• Opportunities for operational improvement
• Requirement for resources
Established Well Plans should be regularly reviewed and revised when necessary to reflect feedback
from the Client, Company personnel or other relevant parties.
POLICY
All well construction and intervention activities must be pre-planned and reviewed by the OIM/Rig
Superintendent and his Tool-pushers.
PURPOSE
To ensure safe and efficient operations.
SCOPE
This Policy & Procedure applies to all installations owned, operated or managed by the
Company.
PROCEDURE
• When possible, prior to operations commencing, the Rig Manager, OIM /Rig Superintendent will
review the drilling program to confirm safe drilling and well control practices, compliance with
Company Policy & Procedure, and the ability of the installation to perform drilling operations
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within the environment and water depth of the location.

• Pre-spud meetings should be held onshore and / or on the installation with the Client and
appropriate Third Party personnel.
• Well planning checklists that identify Client and Contractor issues and responsibilities should be
used to identify pre-spud meeting agenda issues.
CHECKLISTS
The purpose of a well planning information checklist is to provide the Rig Manager and other
relevant persons onshore and offshore with a well planning management tool. It is recommended
that a checklist be used from the time of contract review through to the pre-spud meeting to
identify client and contractor issues and responsibilities.
Non-conformances may be avoided if the checklist is conscientiously used. The checklist provided in
this subsection is an example and may not be all-inclusive. Rig Managers should use the provided
checklist as a “starting point” and make necessary modifications as required.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Rig Manager: Responsible to review the drilling program, attend onshore pre-spud meetings and
ensure that well planning checklists are reviewed prior to operations commencing.
OIM / Rig Superintendent: Responsible to review the drilling program, attend on site pre-spud
meetings and ensure that well planning checklists are reviewed prior to operations commencing.
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Figure 3.1. Sample Well Planning Checklist
No ADMINISTRATION YES NO NA
1a Navigation restrictions – Restrictions are listed on the Insurance – Risk
Management website
1b War risk – Purchase additional coverage if warranted
1c Reactivation survey – Installation has been stacked over 180 days
1d
1e Special insurance requirements required by contractor or local

legislation
1f Certificate of Financial Responsibility if Installation is in USA
waters
1g Emergency contact numbers in the event of an injury or incident
1h Importation permit – Installation equipment list / Support
documentation
1I Working visas for all personnel going overseas
1j Installation classification documentation
1k Ensure The Company is in compliance with all local and country
environmental regulations
1l Ensure the operator has the APD ( Application for permit to drill)
1m Drilling Contract issues, Review the Company Marketing Manual
1n Ensure all MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) are available on the
Installation.
2a Surface location ( Co-ordinates) of the well
2b Bottom hole location ( Co-ordinates) & TVD
2c Location map within the block / field
2d Seismic map showing surface and bottom hole locations
2e Seismic sections with the main reflectors to show the structure of the
trap
2f Offset wells and hazards (faulting) delineated
2g Lithology and Stratigraphy column with depth uncertainty
2h Pore pressure profile
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No SITE CONDITIONS YES NO NA

3a Met-ocean data: Winds, currents, waves
3b Soil conditions
3c Site survey & hazards e.g. scouring
3d Proximity of any nearby pipelines
3e Shallow gas assessment
3f Nearby subsea facilities / suspended wells
3g Proximity to shipping lanes and / or MOD range
3h Mooring analysis
3I Operating envelope for the Installation
3j Environmental impact assessment
3k Impact on fishing activity
3l Water depth and rotary elevation
3m Riser analysis and conductor tension for the location
3n Potential diving operations at the location
No POTENTIAL HAZARDS YES NO NA

4a Faults
4b Sand lenses
4c Sea floor hazards: Unconsolidated sediment, Geological features, Gas

seepage, Chemo-synthetic Communities, man-made features
4d Below mud line hazards: Shallow gas reservoirs, Shallow water flows, Gas
hydrates, Buried faults or channels, Chaotic zones
4e Low fracture pressures
4f Overpressure zones
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4h CO2
4I Lost circulation
4j Salt domes
4k Formation: Differential sticking, Well bore ballooning, Well bore instability
No DIRECTIONAL DRILLING PROGRAM YES NO NA

5a Well trajectory profile and plan view
5b Target criteria
5c Collision risk / clearance: Spider plot

Anti-collision scan listing
5d Summary
Surveying of close approach
requirements wells
Tools detailing
planned F1 well
for the & F2 distances Possible
requirements
Radius of errorforachieved
pluggingatadjacent wells
target and TD
No MUD PROGRAM YES NO NA
6a Mud type: riser-less drilling operations , riser attached drilling
operations
6b COSHH requirements
6c Environmental requirements, seabed sampling, oil on cuttings, etc
6d Rheological & fluid loss properties for each hole section
6e Need for lab/field testing of mud system (HPHT well)
6f Mud weight for each hole section
6g Hydrates, Cold ocean temperature mud formulations
No CASING DESIGN YES NO NA

7a Wellhead design – Low pressure wellhead housing, High pressure
wellhead housing, wellhead torque considerations, liners, wear bushings,
7b tools, tension
Riser annular /shut off, rigidtension,
Conductor lock down, ROV
Riser intervention.
tensioner supportWellhead
ring- Slip ring /
configuration
KT ring
7c Comprehensive basis of casing design
7d Casing design similar to offset wells?
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7g Kick tolerance for casing strings
7h Leak off / formation integrity test for each section
7I Maximum wellhead pressures expected for each section
7j Effects of casing wear
7k Contingency liner or other contingency plan
No CEMENTING PROGRAM YES NO NA

8
Foam cement: Placement techniques, annular control, foam cement
a
safety, tools and accessories.
8
Top of cement for every casing string, and the S.G. of the cement slurries
b
8
Thickening time vs. planned mixing and displacement time
c
8
ECD vs. leak off test and fractures gradient
d
Cement placement method – inner string, one plug or two, subsea or
8
e
surface launch
8
Additional considerations – gas migration, salt
f formations, temperature etc
8
Conductor cement jobs
g
Maximum angle for PGB after cementing Contingency plan for top up job
No WELL CONTROL PROGRAM YES NO NA

9
Well control equipment pressure rating for each hole section
a
9
Well control equipment pressure testing requirements
b
9
Well control equipment temperature limitations
c
9
Ram configuration for each hole section
d
9
Kill and choke line configurations
e
9Shallow gas plan
f
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h
9Wellhead pressure and temperature rating
I
9Additional training requirements
j
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Mud gas separator capacity / instrumentation
k
9
Controlled blowout study
l
WELL TESTING / DST NO NA
10a Programs
10b Likely reservoir fluids
10c Maximum formation pressure / temperature
10d Maximum wellhead shut in pressure
10e Maximum wellhead flowing temperature
10f Maximum anticipated flow rate for the well test / production
10g H2S, CO2, H2O, Cl content, GOR, density of fluid
WELL CONTROL YES NO NA
1Bop ram size and configuration
1Bop pressure and temperature rating
aBop pressure testing requirements
1
bCompletion fluid (type, S.G., inhibition)
1
c1Packer fluid (type, S.G., inhibition)
d
1 XMAS TREE YES NO NA
e
1Tree metallurgy
2
1Tree, tubing bonnet and tubing spool pressure and temperature rating
a
2Tree, tubing bonnet and
1 tubing spool pressure testing
b
2 requirements
1Tree and tubing spool valve configuration
c1Fire safe envelope
2
d
2 TUBING DESIGN YES NO NA
e
1Design safety factors
3Pressure testing requirements ( tubing, annulus, safety system)
1
a
3
1Pressure, temperature and mechanical rating of tubing, tubing hanger
bTubing
3
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3.1. Operator Data

The Operator should provide site information in accordance with the installation move, location
Approval and reporting – Location Approval - Operator Furnished Data Section 4 Subsection 2.2 of
this manual.
3.1.1. Installation Position

It is the Operator’s responsibility to verify spud location (generally through independent survey).
The contracted surveyors will provide the positioning equipment.
A required or preferred Installation heading must be specified. Predominant weather, helicopter and
supply vessel operations, communications, etc. may limit heading.
3.1.2. Soil Conditions

Surface and shallow sub-surface type of soil, density, un-drained shear strength and/or friction
coefficient should be provided (not mandatory) by the Operator. If soil properties are unknown, API
RP2SK anchor holding power must be assumed for mooring analysis. Note: Actual anchor holding
capacity may be less than assumed, resulting in the need for piggy-back anchors.
3.1.3. Shallow Hazards

Shallow hazards can be divided into two categories: (1) seafloor hazards and (2) below mud line
hazards. These hazards can be mapped with combinations of data from echo sounder, side-scan
sonar, very high resolution seismic, ROV video, sonar and sampling of surface and near surface
material.
3.1.4. Seafloor Hazards

May consist of:
• soft unconsolidated sediment conditions
• geological features
• chemo-synthetic communities
• man-made objects
• landslides
3.1.5. Below Mud Line Hazards

Below mud line hazards are typically mapped using reprocessed 3-D seismic. Other data collection
devices include air gun, water gun, sparker or other high resolution sources. A high resolution 3-D
survey can be acquired if the geology or stratigraphy requires it. Below mud line hazards may consist
of:
• shallow gas reservoirs
• shallow water flows
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• low fracture pressures

• over pressured zones
• chaotic zones
MAN MADE FEATURES
Man-made features can pose hazards that would prevent the development of drilling sites. These can
include pipelines (existing and planned), wellheads, shipwrecks, platforms, debris, etc. For example,
the MMS (Minerals Management Survey) requests a 150-meter (490') clearance around well sites and
anchors from identified features, whether natural or man-made. At greater water depths, this can
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3.2. Drilling Practices
POLICY
All well construction and intervention activities must be conducted using sound drilling practices
in line with industry standards.
PURPOSE
To ensure safe and efficient operations.
SCOPE
This Policy & Procedure applies to all installations owned, operated or managed by the
Company.
PROCEDURE
Follow these general drilling practices to reduce the chance of hole problems:
• Reciprocate the string as much as possible. This is more effective than rotating to avoid wall
sticking.
• Maintain circulation at every opportunity.
• Make sure the bit is well off-bottom during periods of pump shutdown to allow solids settlement
below the drill collars. In this situation, occasional rotation as well as reciprocation will help the
solids settlement to pass the drill collars.
• Monitor drag and resistance trends on connections and round trips.
• Minimize hole deviation, particularly dog legs.
• The bottom hole assembly (BHA) should be designed for the required bit weight and safety
factor. Unnecessarily long assemblies increase the possibilities of wall sticking.
• Use stabilizers, spiral drill collars, square collars, and heavy weight drill pipe (HWDP) to reduce
wall contact area.
3.2.1. Drill String Design

Good drill string design practice aims to avoid abrupt changes in component cross- sectional
areas. Such abrupt changes can lead to concentrations in bending stresses, which can in turn
lead to “twist off”. Refer to IADC Drilling Manual, 11th Edition 1992, chapter “Drill String”.
3.2.2. Hydraulics
Consideration should be given to ensuring suitable hydraulic calculations have been performed
in order to ensure good hole cleaning. Refer to IADC Drilling Manual, 11th Edition, 1992, Chapter
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3.2.3. Tripping
Prior to tripping the Driller must receive a positive confirmation from the Derrick-man that he is
safely secured, if applicable.
• Trips in and out of the hole must take into account:
o Safety of personnel.
o The environment.
o Wellbore integrity.
o Safety of property.
• The trip tank must always be utilized with the trip tank pump running during tripping in order
that the fluid in the hole can be monitored. The flow path must be observed after each trip tank
line up. Should the trip tank pump fail, an alternative would be to use a mud pump while
tripping.
• The annulus must be filled with mud before the change in mud level decreases the hydrostatic
pressure by 75 psi (500 kPa, 5 bar), or every 5 stands of drill pipe, whichever gives a lower
decrease in hydrostatic pressure.
• When pulling HWDP or drill collars, the hole must be filled every stand.
• The pit from which the hole is being filled must be isolated from all other pits and the volume
closely monitored.
• At no time must the speed of tripping take precedence over the above points.
• Power slips must be utilized whenever practical and available.
• Thread compounds meeting the performance requirements of API bulletin 7A1 for rotary
shouldered connections is a minimum Company standard.
New drill pipe strings must be “broken in” (make & break) either during the manufacturing
process or prior to use. It is a Company standard that new drill pipe strings are broken in as part of
the purchase agreement. However, this is not the
• Case for BHA components and connection repairs.
• All tubulars in the drill string must be torqued in accordance with API RP7G or manufacturer’s
recommendation.
• Torque measuring equipment must be in good working order and be calibrated.
• The drill pipe connections should be broken on a different tool-joint on each trip out of the hole.
The staggered connection breaks prolongs tool joint life and ensures the thread lubricant is
regularly replaced.
• The maximum allowable pull value for the string should be calculated and clearly posted at the
Driller’s position.
• The Driller must be familiar with the operation of the jars in use and a data sheet for the jars is
to be kept at the Driller’s position for reference.
• The Driller must install and use manual tongs safely and correctly. Refer to the 11th Edition of
IADC Drilling Manual, Chapter “Pipe Handling Equipment”.
• The Driller must confirm the correct gallon count was achieved the last time the BOP rams
were functioned.
• The Driller must visually confirm obstruction free status of the top drive system (TDS) prior to
operating the traveling block.
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formations, or with seepage losses where water or low solid mud is used. Whole mud cannot be
forced into a sand bed without fracturing it. Gravel must have a permeability of approximately 300
Darcy before whole mud can be forced into the inter- granular pores. Natural causes and suggested
remedies are presented in Figure 3.2.
Figure 3.2. Lost Circulation Causes
Important: Do not pull out of the hole when circulation is lost and the level cannot be seen.
3.2.4.1. Preventing Fracturing & Loss Returns
• Inducement – Surge Pressures

o The principal cause of induced losses is imposed pressure. Therefore, special emphasis
should be placed on the control of mud and drilling techniques.
o Avoid surging the formation by running in the hole slowly; this applies to casing and drilling
assemblies.
o Note that many lost circulation problems begin immediately after a round trip.
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o Rotate the drill pipe before breaking circulation. This helps to break up the gel of the mud.
o Break circulation slowly and circulate at a slow rate and low pressure until good returns
are observed. If mud is not being lost, increase to the desired circulation rate.
o When RIH, break circulation at one or more points for a period of 5 to 10 minutes before
reaching TD. A lower pressure will then be required to break circulation at total depth.
o Avoid spudding the pipe while circulating.
• Inducement – Solids Buildup

When encountering solids buildup, the mud weight should provide a minimum safe overbalance
over the formation pressure. Cuttings allowed accumulating in the annulus increase the effective
density of the mud, resulting in excessive hydrostatic pressures; the additional ECD effect is an
added burden. Follow these guidelines for maintaining a clean hole:
o Unconsolidated formations generally permit high penetration rates. Controlled drilling at

about 60 feet per hour maximum will assist in the maintaining a clean hole. The rate of
cutting production is described at the end of this subsection.
o When drilling hole diameters of 17½ inches or larger, it is unwise to drill with one pump.
Annual velocities should be such that the hole is properly cleaned.
o Mud weights taken from the suction end are based on solids being re-circulated, reflecting
a buildup in the annulus.
o Mud weights taken from the flow line will be influenced by the penetration rate and
formation being drilled.
o When breaking the circulation, monitor the initial pressure required to initiate flow through
a float or in the annulus. Consider the u-tube effect.
o Viscosity and gel strength values of the mud should be kept as low as possible to prevent
settling of the weighting material. This will keep pressure loss in the annulus low and
reduce the hydrostatic pressure on uncased formations.
• Inducement – Bridging and Packing-Off

Good mud will offer maximum protection for the hole and ensure a very-near-full gauge. Follow
these practices for bridging and packing-off conditions:
o Do not circulate for too long in one place and always move the pipe. Washed- out sections
of the formation encourage sloughing and cave-ins, resulting in restricted passage of
pack-off and subsequently increasing the BHP until the formation breaks down. Balled-up
drilling assemblies produce the same effect.
o Swelling of drill pipe protectors might also give additional annular friction loss, resulting in
increased BHP. Check the protectors regularly.
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20 Barrels on connections, 50 Barrels before tripping, or as the hole condition dictates

otherwise. Monitor pipe drag and torque to assess the condition of the hole.
• Surface Solids Removal

o The control of mud properties is the responsibility of the Mud Engineer. However, efficient
maintenance of the surface solids removal equipment will minimize hole cleaning
problems and give longevity to the pump parts.
o Ensure an adequate selection of mesh screens for the shale shaker is on location. A stock
check should be made regularly and particularly at the end of each well.
o Perform visual checks of screen efficiency and sizing. Top screen mud should travel
halfway down the screen before separation. Bottom screen mud should travel to within 1
foot (0.3 m) of the end of the screen.
o Ensure screens are correctly tensioned (refer to manufacturer’s catalogue). The cyclones
for the de-sanders and de-silters require regular maintenance (a spray discharge is most
effective).
o The centrifugal pumps should be capable of pumping more volume than is being
circulated. Check for correct alignment and discharge pressures.
3.2.4.2. Circulating Losses
• It is likely that the losses are at the bottom of the wellbore if fluids are lost while drilling.
• It is probable that the thief zone is near the last casing shoe or at a known loss point if fluids
are lost while tripping or increasing the mud weight.
• A tracer survey may be used to locate the zone of loss. This employs a gamma ray log run
through the drill pipe. Then a slug of radioactive material is pumped through the drill
pipe, followed by repeating the gamma ray log run.
• Partial losses are known as a percentage of the column of mud being circulated. Less than
50 percent of the circulated volume may be accepted by the Operator as economically viable
to live with, rather than cure the problem. This would be particularly true if the next casing
is relatively close to completion.
• Fill with water immediately if loss returns are so severe that the annulus level drops.
• Always check if there are any potential blowout zones above the loss point in the hole.
• Abnormally pressured zones above a normal pressure gradient are particularly hazardous
because of the fine overbalance tolerances.
3.2.4.3. Curing Circulation Losses
The procedures and materials used to solve lost circulation problems vary greatly and depend on
the severity of the loss. Suggested steps to follow include the following:
• If possible reduce the mud weight.
• Correct lost returns by establishing a waiting period, pull into the shoe, and cease circulating
for 6 to 8 hours. In this instance, it may be possible to regain circulation without any change in
mud properties.
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• Spot soft plugs with bulk materials or low strength compositions.

• Spot mud containing a high concentration of bridging particles.
• Apply special drilling methods such as blind drilling, drilling under pressure, and drilling with air
or aerated mud.
• The following materials are used in lost circulation recovery:
o Granular materials with angular edges such as nut shell, nut plug, tuff plug, or ground
plastic.
o Fibrous materials such as leather flock, fiber-seal, mud fiber, hemp, or flax.
o Flakes such as mica or cellophane.
o Combinations of two or more of the material types mentioned above.
o Heat-expanded minerals such as expanded perlite, flu ash, or volcanic ash.
o Special thickening or cementing slurries such as high filter loss slurry, diesel oil-bentonite
slurry, etc.
• When circulation losses occur at the bottom of the wellbore due to seepage, the following cures
may be applicable:
o Slight losses of less than 15 barrels per hour might be stopped by carefully drilling ahead.
Cuttings in the annulus may eventually bridge the loss zone.
o Whenever possible in any lost circulation situation, mud weights should be reduced to ease
the problem; however, abnormally pressured zones may not permit this.
o The pumps could be slowed down to obtain minimum turbulent flow values if the gel
properties of the mud are reasonable, allowing cuttings to fill the cavities in laminar flow
transition.
o The mud can be treated with fine granular and flake materials at perhaps 5 lbs to one barrel
of mud. These particles would pass the shale shaker screen and drill cuttings would not
be re-circulated.
o Sometimes pulling back to the shoe and not circulating for 6 to 8 hours is beneficial.
o In all instances of lost circulation, continuously monitor for deterioration, loss, or gain and
never drill ahead until mud weights are exhausted.
3.2.5. Stuck Pipe

3.2.5.1. Over-pull / Stuck Pipe in Surface Hole
If any tight hole is experienced when drilling with water, immediately pull the string back to above the
tight spot after having spotted a viscous pill, then ream the complete interval until no more over-pull is
experienced.
• When heavy over-pulls are experienced and the precautions above have been taken but the
weight indicator regularly indicates a drop-off in over-pulls, then increases again, do not pull
more than 20 feet before working the string down again. Ensure the pipe is completely free
before continuing to pull out the next 20 foot interval. Use the TDS and circulate to come out of
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3.2.5.2. Hole Over-pull / Sticking the String

In most cases, the drill string whilst pulling out, after first having experienced tight holes, swabbing,
and over-pulls of 100,000 pounds or more, the causes or contributing factors can afterwards be
recognized as follows:
• Drilling through long sensitive shale sections.

Mud properties not up to standard (e.g. shale inhibition, water loss, density, lubricity, etc.).
• Insufficient annular velocity and insufficient circulating times to affect optimum hole cleaning
and / or optimum mud conditioning and treatment.
• Insufficient solids removal in the mechanical and treating equipment (e.g., shakers, de-sanders,
de-silters, etc.).
The cause of tight hole could be insufficient inhibition, mud weight, lubricity, or hole cleaning. Tight hole
happens in most cases while coming out of the hole. It sometimes occurs when a fresh hole has been
drilled, or where the formation elsewhere has a tendency to squeeze during the settling process of the
hole.
A constant or a spot-like over-pull is experienced in excess of the normal hole drag (as seen in deviated
holes). The over-pull could be the result of balling up of stabilizers and drill collars by formation not
removed, or from squeezing formations.
The most important factor to realize is that this situation could lead to sticking the string. To prevent
this situation, the Driller should make certain that free movement, rotation, and circulation is maintained
at all times.
Ensure that the hole is in a good shape when pulling out, or when running in, to be able to go back in
to regain rotation and / or circulation.
Balling up drill collars and stabilizers under continued high over-pulls can result in loss of circulation,
swabbing, and finally sticking the string. In such circumstances, run back to a good part of the hole,
condition the mud, add lubricants, weigh up the mud, and inform and seek advice from the Operator.
Try again and if it is apparent that nothing more can be done take the following steps:
• Establish normal drag up and down while tripping.

• If over-pull or hanging-up develops, limit the maximum amount of over-pull to 80,000 to
100,000 pounds (36,287 to 45,359 kilograms). This amount is tolerable if the over- pull
happens in spots. Note: The maximum Allowable Pull on the tubulars in the hole may
restrict this amount of over-pull.
• In cases where the over-pull is continuous or increasing, install the TDS, circulate and ream
down a few singles, condition the mud, and strongly consider adding lubrication to the
system.
• Ensure free movement of the string below the tight hole area at all times.
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• Raising the mud weight is a last remedy to apply and should be confirmed by Operator.
• In areas where hole problems are experienced, increase the nozzle size / annular velocity
to improve solids removal.
• Hanging up while running in is easier to cure if constant drag of more than 30,000 to 35,000
lbs is experienced in excess of normal drag.
• The rule should be: Do not struggle out or in the hole over long intervals, as this may lead
to more problems. Take action in time to remedy the situation. This always proves cheaper
than any fishing job.
3.2.5.3. Differential Sticking
Differential sticking stems from the differential between the hydrostatic value of the mud column and
the formation pore pressure. A given mud weight may control the pore pressure in one section of open
hole formation but can impose a large pressure differential across another section of formation in the
same wellbore.
A common cause of differential sticking is the differential pressure enlarging by the increase in mud
weight while controlling a kick. With the BOP closed around the string preventing mud movement,
sticking can easily occur.
Mud weights should be such that the minimum overbalance is maintained. It is also desirable to keep
the solids content and filtration rates as low as possible.
In exploration drilling where kicks can be expected, it is imperative that the water loss of the mud is
kept low. During a well control situation and when the mud is being weighted with barites, treatment
for water loss is required once the well is under control.
When a string becomes differentially stuck, the drag increases with each attempt to pull free. If pulling
stops, it requires an even greater force to move the string again. The drag is directly proportional to the
area, the differential, and a friction coefficient. The sticking force is illustrated as follows:
Fs = P x A x f
Where
Fs = the sticking force or the total pulling force that would be required to free the pipe.
P = pressure differential.
A = the contact area between the pipe and filter cake.
f = the friction coefficient between the pipe and filter cake.
The Symptoms of Differential Sticking are Easily Recognized and Include:
• Sticking occurs suddenly even though drilling parameters have not been changed.
• The string can become stuck when not in motion even though the pumps may be circulating.
• It is not be possible to rotate or move the pipe up or down.
• The over-pull increases each time pulling is stopped.

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Factors Influencing Differential Sticking Include:

• Permeable zone.
• Wall cake deposited on permeable zone.
• Hydrostatic pressure greater than the formation pressure.
• Solids concentration and types of solids.
• Lubrication characteristics of the mud, particularly the friction factor.
• Hole size in relation to pipe or cake size.
• Hole deviation.
The Following Practices are Recommended to Prevent Differential Sticking:
• Maintain mud viscosity and gel strengths to ensure proper cleaning and avoid settling of
solids.
• Maintain low filtration rates.
• Keep mud solids content low.
• Reduce the friction coefficient with the aid of oil and other oil additives such as lubricants
and detergents.
• Maintain a low mud density.
• Regulate annular velocities to suit the formation. A low annular velocity may increase
the bottom hole pressure due to solids build up. High annular velocities can cause erosion
in brittle shale sections.
• Deterioration of formations is a function of time. The longer a formation is exposed to the
erosive effects of the mud stream and water invasion from the mud, the greater the
chances are of hole problems.
Recovering from Differential Sticking
If differential sticking has occurred, the following practices are recommended for consideration:
• Have fishing tools readily available on the rig floor.
• Spot oil with pipe-freeing additives around the drill collars if circulation is possible.
• Maintain a moderate tension of pull and allow the pipe to soak for several hours.
• Use drilling jars to come free once pipe has soaked.
• Locate free point and back-off.
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Rig Manager: Responsible to be familiar with the Policy & Procedure and ensure
implementation thereof.
OIM / Rig Superintendent: Responsible to be familiar with the Policy & Procedure and ensure
Toolpusher: Responsible to be familiar with the Policy & Procedure and ensure
DOCUMENTATION
IADC Drilling Manual, 11th Edition, 1992, Chapter “Drill String”. IADC
Drilling Manual, 11th Edition, 1992, Chapter “Hydraulics”.
IADC Drilling Manual, 11th Edition, 1992, Chapter “Pipe Handling Equipment”. IADC
Drilling Manual, 11th Edition, 1992, Chapter “Drill Fluids”.
IADC Drilling Manual, 11th Edition, 1992, Chapter “Drilling Mud Processing”. API
Bulletin 7A1 “Thread compound”.
API RP7G “Tubular make up requirements”.
3.2.6. Well Control
3.2.6.1. Incident Prevention and Management
Prevention and management of well control incidents must conform to the requirements detailed
in the Well Control Manual and be carried out by competent, well control certified personnel.
PURPOSE
To ensure that well control incidents are prevented, or where prevention is unsuccessful, incidents are
managed by competent, well control certified personnel to reduce the risk of injury to personnel on the
Installation and minimize damage to the environment and equipment.
SCOPE
This policy applies to all Installations and employees of the Company, as well as employees of any
Operator, contractor or outside agency that works on any Installation owned, operated or managed by
the Company.
PROCEDURE
The well control incident prevention and management procedures are detailed in the Well Control
Manual KSDR-L2-08B-OPE. The requirements dictated in the Well Control Manual must be compared
to the well program to ensure that the correct procedures are being applied especially in the case of
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High Pressure High temperature, and these requirements should include:
• Preparation
• Prevention
• Detection
• Remedy
3.2.6.2. Responsibility
Operations Manager
The Operations Manager is responsible for ensuring that the policies for Well Control Incident.
Prevention and Management are being met. They must be satisfied that the Rig Manager and OIM/Rig
Superintendent understand the policies and how to operate and manage them on their Installations...
The Rig Manager and Operations Manager must conduct independent assessments and hardware
audits, as they deem necessary.
Rig Manager, OIM, Rig Superintendent and Tool-pusher.
The Rig Manager, OIM and Toolpusher are responsible for ensuring and verifying the effective
Implementation of the policies and that all personnel involved with well control are competent to fulfill
their responsibilities.
Driller
The Driller is responsible for effectively implementing this policy and ensuring his direct reports involved
with well control are competent to fulfill their responsibilities.
Assistant Driller
The Assistant Driller is responsible for effectively implementing this policy and ensuring all his direct
reports involved with well control are competent to fulfill their responsibilities.
REFERENCES
Well Control Manual, KSDR-L2-08B-OPE
3.2.7. Pumping Flammable Liquids
POLICY
Pumping combustible liquids with the cement unit or mud pumps may only be undertaken after a Task
Risk Assessment (TRA) has been created and the risk is reduced to an acceptable level. A specific
procedure(s) will also be required to demonstrate how the work will be performed. The TRA will be
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PURPOSE
To prevent explosion or fire and ensure the safety of personnel, the Installation and the environment
by minimizing risks associated with pumping such materials. Identified risks include, but are not limited
to the following:
• Exposure of personnel,
• Handling and storage of containers,
• Rupture of lines being pumped through, and
• Atomization of liquid caused by small leaks, coming into contact with an ignition source.
SCOPE
Company.
PROCEDURE
Flash Point Definition

The flash point of a flammable fluid is the point at which there are sufficient flammable vapors in the
atmosphere to cause a flash fire when those vapors come into contact with an ignition source.
Flammable Liquids
Flammable liquids are defined as those with a flashpoint below 100 degree F (ethanol, methanol &
gasoline).
Task Risk Assessment (TRA)

The TRA must address the following:
• Must know the flash point of liquid to be pumped.

• Identify routing of any temporary line installed to carry the fluid.
• Anticipated and maximum allowable pressures for the fluid being pumped.
• Contingency plan to remove the fluid should a down-hole problem prevent complete
displacement.
No Installation will use the cement unit to:
• Pump diesel or other combustible liquids from an open container (displacement tanks) or
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the cement unit room may be an open type. However, in these cases, the liquid must be piped
directly into the suction line(s) of the unit.
• Pump at pressure into any line, container or other receptacle that has already had a liquid
pumped through it until it has been completely purged.
• Protective clothing and equipment must be used during the handling of combustible or
flammable liquids.
• Material data sheets (MSDS) must be available (preferably before the liquid arrives onboard).
• Suspension of hot work in the vicinity of the operation.
• Once all testing is complete and the liquid is ready to be pumped, the area must be cleared of
all personnel not directly involved in the pumping operation. Suitable barriers are to be erected
to prevent personnel from entering the area.
• No liquid will be pumped if the temperature is within 10°F (5.5°C) of its flash point.
Handling & Storage Containers

One of the highest risk factors identified is damage to the transport containers during the actual time
the containers are onboard the vessel. To minimize the risks associated with containers the following
actions should be taken:
• Containers should be inspected (general condition, rigging, valves, pipe-work etc) as soon as
they arrive onboard.
• Storage areas must have containment facilities to prevent free spillage and minimize fire
hazards.
• When the material is to be pumped, the container should be located as close as practical to the
cement unit pump (preferably with containment facilities as mentioned above).
Pumping Combustible Liquids with Cement Unit / Mud Pumps

If it becomes necessary to pump combustible liquids, the cement unit is preferred over the Installation’s
high-pressure mud pumps for the following reasons:
• The mud pump room is not normally hazardous area rated.

• The pumps are normally remotely controlled, hence people would be required to monitor for
leaks.
• Every Installation has a cement pump that can be used more safely for the purpose of pumping
such liquids.
• The mud pumps do not normally have a pressure limiting device unlike the cement pump.
• The mud pumps displacement per stroke is much higher than a cement pump, increasing the
risk in case of a leak.
However, if it becomes necessary to use the Installation’s high-pressure mud pump(s) to pump
combustible liquids, the TRA must include the following precautions:
1. Responsible person monitoring mud pump(s) while pumping.

2. Ensure emergency shut-down is operational in pump room.
3. Cover the pump body to prevent mist blow back in case of swab failure.

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3.2.8. Spills & Mist

The release of combustible liquids to the open atmosphere is a major concern any time that they are
pumped. If this can be prevented, the hazard of a fire can be greatly reduced. In order to reduce the
potential for combustible liquid release to the atmosphere, the following precautions should be taken:
• Visually inspect valves, pumps and unions before using.

• Ensure that all lines, unions and swivels are suitably snubbed.
• Pressure test all discharge lines / valves to 1.5 times the expected pressure using water.
• Confirm that the cement pump high-pressure shutdown is operational and set at required
level.
• Cover all unions on hoses that will be pressurized with a suitable barrier, such as water
soaked cloth covers, to prevent flammable mist in case of failure.
• Cover pump fluid end to prevent flammable mist due to swab failure etc.
Aeration Of Fluids
Aeration of fluids should be avoid by taking the following precautions:
• Prevent agitation of fluids that may allow foaming.
• Inspect all piping, gland-packing etc. that may cause air entering into the system.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Department Supervisors: Responsible to be familiar with the Policy & Procedure and
ensure implementation thereof.
DOCUMENTATION
None.
3.2.9. Simultaneous Operations
POLICY
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completed, appropriate risk prevention and mitigation measures are implemented, and all relevant
personnel are informed of the risks including the preventive and mitigating measures prior to
commencing operations.
PURPOSE
The purpose of this Policy & Procedure is to ensure that:
• Simultaneous drilling and production operations are conducted safely.

• All risks are identified, assessed, mitigated and managed in an appropriate way.
• Personnel involved in such operations are aware of the risks and an appropriate way of
managing such risks.
SCOPE
the Company.
PROCEDURE
Simultaneous Operations
Are defined as involving moving on or off a platform or subsea installation, where wells are kept
flowing and when conducting drilling operations adjacent to producing wells.
A Task Risk Assessment (TRA) in accordance with the KS Drilling’s QHSE Manual should be
created for all simultaneous operations including:
• Moving on / off location where wells continue to produce.

• Drilling near producing wells.
The TRA must be reviewed and approved by the Rig Manager and Operations Manager.
Moving On / Off Location
The contents of the TRA for moving on and off locations where wells continue to produce shall
include the following critical areas which are reviewed together with the Client:
• Down-hole safety valves.
• Manned emergency shutdown (ESD) stations and communications.
• Online gas monitoring.
• Weather limitation criteria for installation moves.

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• Towboat available horse power if applicable.

• Back up anchors if applicable.
• Development of detailed procedures including responsibilities.
• Emergency response plans developed.
• Sea bed surveys used must be current and up to date.
Drilling Operations Adjacent to Producing Wells
The contents of the TRA for situations where drilling operations are being conducted near wells that
continue to produce shall include the following critical areas which are reviewed together with the
Client:
• Online gas monitoring.

• Manned emergency shutdown (ESD) stations and communications.
• Down-hole safety valves.
• Live wellhead protection from load impact damage.
• Dropped object avoidance procedures.
• Clearance from existing wells.
• Development of detailed simultaneous drilling and production procedures including
responsibilities
• Emergency response plans developed.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Operations Manager: Responsible to be familiar with the Policy & Procedure and approve any such
operation.
Department Supervisors: Responsible to be familiar with the Policy & Procedure and ensure
DOCUMENTATION
KS Drilling QHSE Manual KSDR-L2-05A-HSE
3.2.10. Well Testing
POLICY

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Well testing operations m us t be pre-planned inc l ud i ng hazard id e nt if ic at i on assessm ent

(HAZID) and task risk assessment (TRA).
PURPOSE
To ensure safe and efficient well testing operations.
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PROCEDURE
Hazard Identification Assessment (HAZID)
At least one month prior to well testing, each Installation must conduct a hazard identification risk
assessment (HAZID) with Operator and 3rd party personnel. A HAZID is a structured and systematic
risk assessment of an activity in order to identify the hazards associated with it. The activity, for
example, drilling a high pressure/high temperature well, would normally be split into a number of tasks.
Each task would be reviewed and risks assessed. Included in the review should be:
• Roles and responsibilities.

• Lines of communication.
• Emergency response.
• Establish if the BOP shear rams can shear the completion jewelry which may be across the
BOP during a drill stem test (DST) / completion operation.
• Determine the operating limits for various stages of drill stem test (DST) / completion
operation including:
• Weather and sea state limitations for either fixed platform or floating operations.
• Task risk assessment (TRA) must be reviewed during the pre-well HAZID to ensure they
remain relevant for the operation being planned.

The TRA for well testing operations must address:
• Roles and responsibilities of the Tool-pusher and Driller must be clearly defined.
• A well test specific operating guideline (well test procedure) must be developed for each
particular well test.
• A pre-test meeting must be held on site with all relevant Installation, client and service company
personnel present.
• All support vessels in the vicinity and helicopter operator must be informed of the time of
commencement of testing.
• The maximum anticipated temperature during the well test must not exceed the continuous
temperature rating of the BOP elastomers.
• Perforating activities must be carried out in accordance with permit to work system.
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Manager using the exemption process as defined in the HSE Manual.

• The well test manifold control station must be manned at all times.
• The complete gas detection system and safety equipment including ESDs, fire-fighting
systems, alarms and communication systems, must be verified as fully operational prior to the
commencement of testing operations.
• Drill pipe must not be used as a test string or completion string is present. KS Drilling’s drill
collars will not be used in a test string for well testing operations.
• Adequate volumes of kill mud/brine plus LCM material must be onboard the installation prior
to perforating/flowing the well.
• There must be a means to circulate the contents of the test string, prior to pulling out of the
hole with the test string.
• All testing and or completion operations must conform to the principle of double valve isolation
inside the test or completion string and in the annulus.
• All surface well testing and completion equipment must be pressure tested with water to its
working pressure or 1000 psi above the maximum anticipated surface pressure, whichever is
the lesser, prior to flowing the well.
• A full function test of all valves and automatic systems must be conducted and the ESD system
operation verified prior to flowing the well.
• All down-hole testing and completion equipment, except tubulars, must be pressure tested to
the maximum anticipated operating pressure prior to running in the well bore.
• Airlines to burners must have non-return valves fitted. The air supply must be independent of
the installation air supply systems.
• Equipment testing and preparatory measures must be recorded.
• Original test records must remain on the installation.
Check Lists
Figures 3.3 contains a well test planning check list which should be completed by the OIM/Rig Superintendent or
Designee prior to any well testing operations commencing. Areas covered in these this check list include the
following:
• Basic precautions.
• Precautions while testing.
• Special well control considerations.
• Pre-test checks.
• Safety precautions.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Rig Manager: Responsible to be familiar with the Policy & Procedure and ensure implementation thereof.
OIM / Rig Superintendent: Responsible to be familiar with the Policy & Procedure and ensure implementation
thereof.
Department Supervisors: Responsible to be familiar with the Policy & Procedure and ensure
DOCUMENTATION
QHSE Manual.
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Figure 3.3 – Well Test Planning Check List.

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Figure 3.3. Well Testing Check List
Basic Precautions
No. Task Comment
1. Prior to conducting any well test the BOPs and the gas detection
system should be tested.
2. Drill pipe should not be used for any drill stem test.
3. Prior to testing a zone when high pressure is expected, the
OIM and the Client must meet to discuss the operation.
4. During the test the annulus pressure should be monitored to
ensure a leak does not develop in the drill stem.
5. All DST work must use a surface tree (flow head) that enables the drill
stem to be closed in. A minimum of two primary surface pressure
barriers must be used in the flow path. The valves must be rated
(W.P.) to at least 1.25 times the maximum expected shut-in pressure.
The primary shut-in valves are located in the SSTT.
6. Special attention should be emphasized for H2S detection.
7. DST’s on floating units must always be conducted with the drill stem
hung-off in the BOPs, a subsea master valve installed (E-Z tree or
subsea test tree), a pressure controlled tester valve installed that can
be opened or closed by annulus overpressure.
8. Should the client select not to run one of the above, an exemption
must be filed with final approval by the Operations Manager prior to
opening the first DST.
9. The BOP pipe rams are closed around the slick joint situated
immediately below the master valve thus sealing off the well annulus.
Following emergency closure of the master valve and disconnection of
the hydraulic operator, the blind/shear rams must be closed above the
master valve during temporary abandonment.
10. Ensure the shear rams can shear the flat pack, shear point.
11. Lock out rams that should not be allowed to close on the tree
12. Master valve strong enough to cut coil tubing and wireline.
13. On floating units, when it becomes necessary to move off location due
to rough seas or other emergencies, the well is closed in subsea,
pressure is bled off, the retainer valves closed and the hydraulic latch
assembly is disconnected , leaving the well shut-in and safely under
control.
14. Discuss the function of annular pressure. Annular pressure activates
the down hole ball valve in either the open or closed position. Further
annular pressure is monitored to insure a down hole packer is holding
and not leaking and if necessary annular pressure can operate the
SSTT unlatch function.
15. Disconnection of the subsea test tree during a well test may allow for
small amounts of gas to be released into the riser. Calculations
considering mud weight in riser and water depth must be made to
insure any gas trapped between retainer valve and master valve in
SSTT will “U-tube” out the bottom of the riser following a quick or
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Basic Precautions (continued)

No. Task Comment
16. Ensure enough high-pressure flexible lines are used to allow
compensation for the maximum installation heave in which the test
string must remain connected.
17. Ensure the EDS is set to the correct mode for each phase of the
operation.
18. Surface SSTT control station is to be manned at all times.
19. Airlines to burners must have non-return valves fitted. Air supply must
be independent of installation air supply.
Precautions Whilst Testing
No. Task Comment
1. When testing wells containing H2S, no gas, no matter how small the
amount should be released into the atmosphere unless it is burned
immediately. Testing of wells with H2S is not permitted unless the
Installation is equipped and personnel trained for H2S.
2. When sampling, the separator must be properly grounded.
3. Always open up a well slowly, using the upper master valve.
Special Well Control Considerations
No. Task Comment
1. All Installations must develop a specific set of well testing program for
each particular well test which is agreed between Client, a n d well
testing company.
2. A surface shutdown system is required in any well test hook-up.
3. Steel hammers or sledgehammers should be banned; brass is a must.
4. Never allow a flame or naked light inside the safety perimeters. All hot
work must be suspended.
5. Always pressure test the installation prior to well opening.
6. When designing a well testing set-up, make sure the equipment
planned can safely withstand and handle the maximum wellhead
pressure for the portion that may be exposed to such pressure.
7. Thermal expansion of test string below BOP should be taken into
consideration. Check design of test string slip joints and test string
weight in view of expansion of test string due to temperature increase.
Expansion may lead to unseating of fluted hangar in wellhead and test
string moving up in BOP with potential damage to BOP components or
re-positioning of shear sub away from shear rams.
8. The pressure in the BOP needs to be evaluated before a well test.
BOP's are not designed to resist hydrostatic pressure from outside.
External pressure can lead to collapse of components inside the BOP.
Potential for severe down time and operational risks (loss of BOP
integrity and control of well bore pressures) exists if BOP internal
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Special Well Control Considerations (continued)

No. Task Comment
9. The spacing between the various units comprising a well
test hook-up should be reviewed considering BOP
arrangement, Installation heave at drill floor, motion
compensator space out. Spacing should also consider
location of lubricators and bails with relation to Installation
floor and hook so as to allow access to the lubricator with
wire line tools.
10. When reversing out do not allow the fluid to u-tube and create
negative internal pressure which might damage the bonnet seals.
11. Extended bails for test provided by Client if coil tubing frame is not
used. Use of slings not allowed as emergency disconnect requires
turning to the right.
12. Wind direction should be considered when blowing gas into the
atmosphere. Total lack of wind currents may create hazardous
conditions as gas mixes 1:10 with air potentially creating hazards in
non-hazardous rated areas. Combustible gases can migrate towards
lower pressure areas that are not suitable rated. “No wind, no test” is a
recommended practice.
13. DST tools must not be opened at night the first time without
permission of the Operations Manager using the exemption process
as described in the HSE Manual.
14. All units must be properly grounded to prevent risks of ignition by static
electricity.
Pre-Test Checks
No. Task Comment
1. Confirm compliance with any Well Control Manual requirements.
2. Each operation must list the Installation specific equipment required on

location for DST. Items such as oil dispersant, absorbents for spills,
pup joints for correct space outs, brass sledgehammers and fishing
tools for testing equipment must be included. Workboat with foam
firef ighting capabilities plus spill chemicals must be on location.
3. The DST landing string and tubing should be checked internally and
verified free of contaminants.
4. The subsea test tree configuration should be reviewed with testing
personnel to verify the shear rams can close above the valve part of
the subsea tree.
5. A landing string diagram showing space out and configuration must be
prepared and reviewed by the Client, testing company and OIM.
6. The entire Installation (down-hole and surface) should be function and
pressure tested at least 25 % above the maximum anticipated
pressure, and not to exceed the WP of the equipment. Pressure tests
must be personally witnessed by the OIM or his designee.
7. Have a heightened state of alert when non-shearable tubulars go thru
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No. Task Comment
8. Wind direction and speed should be sufficient to carry burned products
away from the Installation. Safe briefing areas must be designed and
known by all personnel. Crews must know the location of the windsock
and how to determine wind direction. All crews must be briefed on
escape routes to safe briefing areas. Total lack of wind currents may
create hazardous conditions. Burner boom must face downwind.
9. Water curtains and fire-fighting equipment must be checked and
verified operational before opening the well.
10. All well testing units and gauge tanks must be electrically grounded.
All well testing equipment inclusive of air compressors must be spark
arrested and/or explosion proof. If they are not, the equipment must be
located outside the hazardous area.
11. All breathing apparatus must be checked and verified operational and
sufficient for 30 minutes of use. The donning and use of emergency
breathing apparatus must be reviewed until all personnel are proficient
in its use.
12. The conditions for allowing helicopter landings while flaring must be
reviewed with the client and helicopter company, and an agreed plan
must be established.
13. Any wooden fenders must be removed from the water during well
testing. Past experience has resulted in such fenders becoming oil
soaked then burned and impossible to extinguish resulting in
installation damage.
Safety Precautions
No. Task Comment
1. Good housekeeping is a top priority especially the installation floor
and the DST equipment area. Spillage of well fluids must be kept to
the absolute minimum.
2. No matches, lighters, or cigarettes are allowed outside the quarters.
3. No welding, gas cutting, grinding other hot work while flowing the well.
Any hot work during the period the well is shut in is to be done under a
hot work permit basis only (inclusive of the welders bench area).
Oxygen and acetylene bottles must only be stored in the welding area
during flaring and not scattered around the installation.
4. No needle gunning, chipping or power brushing while flowing the well
except in areas designated by the OIM and a permit to work.
5. No crane operation without a permit to work. Booms to be racked as
applicable.
6. The doors of all enclosed spaces must be kept closed and dogged.
7. All fluids from the well to be burned off as soon as feasible and not to
be kept in the gauge tank or separators for extended periods of time
or, in the case of Installations with approved oil storage facilities,
transferred to the storage tank.
8. Wire line engineers should not expose explosives while flaring.
9. Portable explosive and H2S gas meters must be available and
operational. Several daily checks at equipment locations end enclosed
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No. Task Comment
10. Testing operators must review the proper slinging and handling
procedures for their equipment with the drill crews and roustabouts.
Extra care is to be taken when handling bulky and heavy equipment.
11. Personnel not directly involved in the testing to stay away from the drill
floor and well testing areas.
12. No one is allowed in the derrick while flaring without a work permit
approved by the OIM.
13. AII crews must be briefed in search and rescue procedures:
(a) Buddy system with limitation on report in time.
(b) Search in confined spaces.
14. During crew change handover’s the driller must make a special effort
to review the details of the work in progress and obtain relevant
information from the test operator on duty.
15. Pumping functions must not be disabled. The cementing unit and one
installation pump must always be ready for immediate use.
16. In case of extended flow periods, gauging surface test lines in critical
areas for wall thickness loss should be addressed. This is especially
important when solids are expected to flow back (clean up test after
sand frac).
17. Consideration should be given to removing non-essential personnel
from the Installation.
3.2.11. Casing Handling
POLICY
All casing handling operations shall be carried out in accordance with good oilfield practices in order
to ensure both the safety and efficiency of the operation.
PURPOSE
To ensure the safety and efficiency of casing handling operations.
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Casing Running Equipment & Accessories

The surface equipment usually required for running of casing in a well consists of power tongs,
conventional power tongs, and special slips or spiders. The sub-surface equipment attached to the
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design of the casing string used. The Client will provide details of the casing program. Refer to the
IADC Drilling Manual, 11th Edition, 1992, Casing & Tubing, for details on casing and casing running
tools.
General Casing Running Practices
The Toolpusher is responsible for the safe rig-up and casing running operation, even if Third Party
casing crews are used. The Toolpusher will ensure the following is performed:
Inspect all slings to be used, tongs, spider and elevator conditions and their workability, prior to a casing job.
Ensure the installation of safety lines for the casing stabber.
Check the condition and functionality of the casing stabbing platform.
Supervise the rig-up to ensure it is completed in a safe and workmanlike manner.
Ensure that casing string weight to be run falls within the rated capacity of acceptable safety factors for all installation and
accessory equipment.
Placement of float equipment, thread locking procedures, fill-up procedure, and centralizer placement must be in
accordance with the Client’s program.
Confirm any weather or vessel restrictions in terms of casing handling and cementing operations.
Check that weather forecast allows for a suitable window to safely perform operations.
Ensure that all personnel are aware of roles and responsibilities surrounding such operations
Running & Cementing Casing
Consider the following items when preparing to run & cement casing:
Read through and check Clients casing program.
Number, measure, and record lengths of the following items as applicable:
o Casing shoe.
o Casing joints.
o Pup joints, if any.
o Squinch joints crossovers.
Measure and record casing; number casing and plan sequence.
Check that protectors are removed and that pin and boxes are cleaned.
Ensure that all joints have been checked with suitable rabbit.
Check shoe and float mechanisms and that shoe, float, and first collars are baker-locked.
Prepare casing running list for Client, Crane Operator, Driller and Toolpusher.
Circulating swage, check same as casing thread.
If applicable check circulating / fill up tool.
Multi-purpose safety clamp adjusted to size.
Thread lock compound is available.
Casing dope and brushes.
Back-up casing tongs.
Confirm Wellhead is ready to be installed.
Casing fills up line.
Cement hose hooked up to cement line and standpipe.
Cement head, plugs.
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Side door elevators.

Hand slips.
Mud tanks to fill casing.
Mud tanks containing pre-flush or additives.
Mud balance and cups in cement room.
Cement silos pressured up, valves checked, and vent line cleared.
Air surge line clear.
3.2.12. Cementing
POLICY
All cementing operations shall be carried out in accordance with good oilfield practices in order
to ensure both the safety and efficiency of the operation.
PURPOSE
To ensure safe and efficient cementing operations.
SCOPE
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PROCEDURE
General
Ensure that the cement unit has been pressure and operationally tested prior to the cement job.
Review the proposed cement plan with the Operator and Cementer.
Review any possible well control risks associated with the cement job.
Confirm the time required and methodology to confirm the annulus is dead prior to rigging down the BOPs.
o The cement, through its bond to the casing and the formation, begins to develop initial
strength to support its weight. Because the result of this action is cumulative over the
length of the cement column, a significant reduction in hydrostatic pressure may be
experienced in deeper sections of the cement column as the cement moves through the
transition phase from liquid to solid.
Plug Back Cementing
Cement plugs are used for a number of purposes including:

Zone Isolation - In a well with two or more producing zones, it is beneficial to abandon a depleted or unprofitable producing
zone by placing a permanent cement plug above it, thus helping to prevent possible production loss into the depleted zone
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Lost Circulation Control - During the drilling operation, if mud circulation is lost it is sometimes possible to restore circulation
by spotting a cement plug across the thief zone and drilling back through the plug. This operation is usually less expensive
than a squeeze cementing job.
Directional Drilling - In an operation designed to sidetrack the hole around a non- retrievable fish, such as a broken drill string
that has become stuck in the hole, it is necessary to place a cement plug at a specific depth to help support the whip-stock,
or direct the bit into the desired area.
Formation Testing - A cement plug is sometimes placed below a zone to be tested that is a considerable distance from the
bottom when a straddle packer with a sidewall anchor or a bridge plug is not possible or practical.
Abandonment - To seal off a dry hole or depleted well, a cement plug is placed at the required depth. This helps prevent
zone communication and any migration of fluids that might infiltrate underground fresh water sources or cause undesirable
surface conditions.
Plug Back Techniques
The most common method used to install a cement plug is the balance method. With this
technique, the desired quantity of cement slurry is usually placed in the drill pipe or tubing and
displaced from the bottom of the string until the level of cement outside is equal to that inside the
string. The pipe or tubing is then pulled slowly from the slurry, leaving the plug in place. The
advantages of this method are that it is simple and requires no special equipment other than a
cementing service unit.
Blending and Transporting Cement & Barite
Consider the following when preparing to blend and transport cement and barite:
All transfer hoses shall be stored with the ends capped.

The transfer lines shall be color-coded.
Cement Storage & Transfer
Consider the following when storing and transferring cement and barite on an installation:
To prevent condensation in the tanks and lines, pressure should be maintained on the system at all times. This will preclude
breathing, which could lead to condensation. When it is impractical to maintain pressure on the system, empty tanks should
be vented to the atmosphere and all valves closed.
Avoid storing cement for long periods in so far as possible.
Cement off loaded from a supply boat should be blown into empty, clean tanks.
Barite will pack when stored for a long period and should be “fluffed-up” thoroughly once each week.
Cement Additives
There are seven API classes of cement additives designated A through G. Each has a specific use
described below:
Class A - Mix Water: Normally, fresh water is used to mix the cement; however, in certain offshore locations, seawater has
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Class B - Accelerators: Calcium Chloride (CaCl2) is the most commonly used accelerator to reduce
thickening time. Percentages of 2 to 4 percent have been found to be the most effective. Sodium
Chloride also acts as an accelerator at concentrations below 10 percent by weight of the mix water;
however, it acts as a retarder at concentrations above 10 percent.
Class C - Retarders: Retarders are used in cement slurries to increase the thickening time so that cement will not set up
before it is in place. These additives are usually mixtures of organic compounds.
Class D - Density Reducers: Water is the most commonly used density reducer. However, bentonite (2 to 20 percent) is
normally added to allow the slurry to tolerate the water increase without free water separation and cement settling. Other
additives that have been used are pozzolans and diatomaceous earth.
Class E - Density Increasers: Hematite (specific gravity 5.02) and barite (specific gravity 4.30) are commonly used in slurries
to increase the slurry weight for cementing in abnormal pressure areas.
Class F - Viscosity Reducers: These additives are used to reduce the yield point of cementing slurries.
Class G - Permeability Control: At static wellbore temperatures above 260°F, cement will tend to lose strength and gain
permeability with time. Addition of 35 percent silica flour by weight of the cements prevents this problem. Concentrations of
silica flour higher or lower than this critical percentage will cause strength loss and permeability increases.
RESPONSIBILITIES
OIM: Responsible to be familiar with the Policy & Procedure and ensure implementation thereof.
Driller: Responsible to be familiar with the Policy & Procedure and ensure implementation thereof.
DOCUMENTATION
IADC Drilling Manual, 11th Edition, 1992, Chapter “Cementing”.
3.2.13. Logging
POLICY
All logging operations shall be conducted in accordance with safe and efficient oilfield practices.
PURPOSE
To ensure safe and efficient logging operations.
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PROCEDURE
• Logging equipment such as slick line and electric logging shall only be operated by
competent third party personnel.
• The drill floor shall be supervised by the Driller or Designee at all times during logging
operations.
• The Driller or Designee shall ensure that the well is monitored at all times via the trip tank
during logging operations.
• Radio silence shall be adhered to at any time it is required during logging operations.
• The path of any slick line and electric logging cable between the operating drum and the
wellbore shall have appropriate guards and barriers installed to prevent personnel from
entering the area around the cable.
• Appropriate well control equipment shall be deployed and functioning during such
operations to ensure that the well can be shut-in at any time.
• PA announcements shall be made to advice personnel concerning such ongoing operations.
• A Job planning process shall be conducted for all such operations.
• If perforating guns or any other explosive device is to be rigged up, a Permit to Work must be
completed.
Responsibilities
Toolpusher: Responsible to be familiar with the Policy & Procedure and ensure implementation
thereof.
DOCUMENTATION
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3.2.14. Tubular Care and Handling
POLICY
All tubulars shall be handled and maintained in accordance with good oilfield practices.
PURPOSE
To ensure safe and efficient handling of tubulars.
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PROCEDURE
Care & Maintenance Program
• Tubulars should be inspected at least once per year, if constantly used. At a minimum,
tubulars must be inspected according to the standards established in the latest edition of DS-
1 Category Level 4 as a minimum. Thread protectors must be used on all tubulars.
• Inspection and maintenance records should be maintained on the installation.
• A complete updated inventory of all tubulars on the installation must be maintained.
• The Rig Manager and the installation should maintain or have access to the most current
copies of the IADC Drilling Manual, as well as tubular related API Specifications.
Long Term Storage

• Tubulars must be protected from corrosion during long term storage.
Handling
• Picking-up and laying-down of tubulars should be done using a lifting cap shackled to the
lifting line or a single joint elevator. Such lifting equipment must include a swivel
arrangement.
• Any tubular lifted horizontally using slings must be slung at both ends and taglines used. Use
of open hooks is prohibited.
• During tripping operations tubulars that are to be added to or removed from the drill string
must not be allowed to remain in the mouse hole.
• A stabbing guide must be used when making up pipe when tripping and when making a
connection.
Fatigue of Tubulars
Fatigue breaks are by far the most common form of pipe failures. There are three types of fatigue
failures:
• Pure fatigue: Break without any previous visible cause.

• Notch fatigue: Break associated with a mechanical notch.
3.2.15. Corrosion fatigue: Break where notch is caused by corrosion.
Pure Fatigue
It is well known that metal is weaker under dynamic loading than under static conditions. Steel has
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certain limit called “endurance limit of the steel”. This is illustrated on the Figure 3.4, showing a S.N.
curve stress versus number of cycles to produce failure.
Figure 3.4. SN Curve Stress Versus Failure Cycles
If the stress never goes above this curve, any number of cycles will not cause failure. The failures
which occur when the stress is above the endurance limit are called “fatigue failures”.
Drill pipes are subject to cyclic stress in tension, compression, torsion and bending. Tension and
bending (alternate tension and compression of the same pipe wall, see Figure 3.5), are the most
critical types of stress.
As the pipe rotates a half cycle the stresses move to the other side of the pipe and change from tension
to compression. The mechanism of fatigue failure is progressive, the alternating stress lowers the
cohesive strength of the steel. This forms microscopic crack networks which will progressively develop
into a visible crack. In addition, the presence of notches and corrosion has a great effect upon the fatigue
strength.
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Toolpusher: Responsible to be familiar with the Policy & Procedure and ensure implementation
thereof.
DOCUMENTATION
IADC Drilling Manual, 11th Edition, 1992, Chapter “Casing & Tubing”.
Figure 3.5. Stress In Tubulars

Notch Fatigue
If notch occurs upon a portion of one drill string component which is not subject to stress, it will
have a little effect, but if it is located for example within 20 inches from the tool joint where the
maximum bending moment occurs, then it can induce a fatigue break. Figure 3.6 shows areas
subject to stress where notches must be avoided such as: tongs marks, slips marks, thread rots
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Figure 3.6. Areas Prone To Notch Fatigue
Corrosion Fatigue
Fatigue in a corrosive environment is a common cause of tubular failures. The fatigue life depends on
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Figure 3.7. Endurance Limits
The Portion of the string right above the drill collars is most subject to bending. As drill collars resist
more bending, the deflection will mainly occur above the drill pipe collar. The tool joint will also not
bend and so the bending will be concentrated at this change of section.
Drill pipe will suffer fatigue when it is rotating in a portion of hole with a change of angle and/or
direction. This portion is called a dog leg. The amount of fatigue damage which results depends on:
Severity of the dog leg.
Tensile load at the dog leg.
Number of cycles in the dog leg as well as dimensions and properties of the pipe.
Moreover, fatigue of the drill string is increased by vibrations: these are detrimental to the life of
string components. The vibrations propagate within the three axis:
Axial vibrations: These vibrations can be eliminated by use of one “shock absorber” underneath the drill bit but the B.H.A.
must be set up in order to avoid an “angle build”.
Lateral vibrations: It is difficult to detect this type of vibrations. They are increased in caved open hole and by high rotary
speed. In that case, the best way to reduce or eliminate them is to change drilling parameters (weight on bit and rotary
speed). Generally, the decrease of rotary speed reduces this type of vibrations.
Torsional vibrations: These vibrations are detected on surface by the cyclic variation of the rotary torque. To eliminate or at
least reduce these vibrations, various methods are proposed:
o Increasing or decreasing rotary speed above or below the critical rotary speed.
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o Adding a lubricant in the mud to reduce pipe friction.
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DOCUMENTATION
IADC Drilling Manual, 11th Edition, 1992, Chapter “Drill Collars, Kellys, Subs and Heavy Weight
Drill Pipe”.
3.2.16. Drilling Line Maintenance
POLICY
All drilling line maintenance should be conducted in accordance with good oilfield practices.
PURPOSE
To ensure the safe and efficient use of drilling line for lifting operations.
SCOPE
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PROCEDURE
Safety Factor
The minimum acceptable safety factor for wire rope while drilling, running casing, or pulling on stuck
pipe is 3.0 unless approved by the Operations Manager using the Exemption Process.
Guidelines
Follow the IADC Drilling Manual for general wire rope practices. The Toolpusher will keep a rotary
drilling line service record onboard the installation.
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Maintain a record of the ton-miles on the drilling line. The drilling line should be constantly inspected
for various types of damage. Any damage should be immediately assessed and any damaged
sections removed from service. Refer to IADC Drilling Manual, 11th Edition, 1992, Chapter M, "Wire
Lines", along with manufacturer’s guides for inspection guidance and criteria.
Responsibilities
DOCUMENTATION
IADC Drilling Manual, 11th Edition, 1992, Chapter “Wire Rope”.
3.2.17. Drilling Fluids
POLICY
All drilling fluids must be utilized, handled, tested and maintained in line with good oilfield practices.
PURPOSE
To ensure the safe and efficient use of drilling fluids.
SCOPE
Company.
PROCEDURE COMPONENTS
The following are the components that go into the drilling fluid:
Base fluid.
Chemical component.
Weighting agent.
Emulsifier.
Viscosity agent.
Fluid loss control agents.
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Soluble salts.
Lost circulation materials.
Special chemicals.
Base Fluids
Base fluids used in synthetic invert emulsion systems include:
HDF 200: a highly refined mineral oil with an aromatic content of less than 6 percent.
HDF 2000: a highly refined mineral oil with an aromatic content of less than 1 percent.
EDC 95-08: a highly synthesized mineral oil with an aromatic content of less than 0.1 percent.
ISO TEQTM: an isomerized Olefin (a synthesized petrochemical).
ISO TEQTM: not a refined hydrocarbon, produced by synthesizing the petrochemical ethylene systems.
Chemical Component
The chemical components fall into the following categories:
Weighing agents.
Emulsifiers.
Viscosity agents.
Filtration control agents.
Alkalinity control agents.
Soluble salts.
Lost circulation materials.
Specialty chemicals such as CO2 and H2S controlling chemicals.
Note: MSDS sheets should be maintained onboard the installation for all chemicals and these
should be reviewed prior to handling or using any such chemicals.
Weighing Agents
Weighting agents are used, as the name implies, to increase the weight of the mud system. This is to
provide sufficient hydrostatic pressure from the fluid column to control formation fluids and gases
and ensure that they do not enter the wellbore, thus presenting a safety hazard. The increased
weight of the fluid column also acts as a support for the wellbore to prevent the hole from collapsing.
These materials are non-toxic but can present a dust hazard.
Barite (Barium Sulfate) is the main weighting agent used in all muds. This mineral has very low
toxicity but can present a dust hazard. Traces of crystalline silica may be present and should be
considered when handling the material.
Calcium Carbonate (CaCO3), either ground marble or limestone, is also used as a weighting agent.
It is used primarily in fluids used to drill through reservoirs to limit the formation damage. A
coarsely ground calcium carbonate may be used for weighted slugs to reduce mud weight
fluctuations, particularly when coring, as the product is easily removed by the shale shakers when
the system is circulated after a trip.
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Emulsifiers perform various functions in an invert emulsion system. The primary function is to
encapsulate water droplets (internal phase) within the base fluid (external phase). They also act as
“wetting” agents to preferentially “oil” wet all solids within the system to ensure that they do not come
into contact with the water within the system. The strength of the emulsion around the water droplets
also controls the fluid loss of the system, thus reducing filtrate invasion to the formations being
drilled. All emulsifiers are non-toxic; however, rubber gloves, eye protection and adequate ventilation
must be used when handling.
Viscosity Agents
Viscosity agents are used to add viscosity and impart rheological control in invert emulsion fluids.
These materials are chemically treated mineral powders that are non-toxic but can present a
nuisance dust hazard.
Fluid Loss Control Agents
The primary function of fluid loss control agents is to supplement the fluid loss control achieved with
the emulsifiers, particularly in specialist applications such as high pressure, high- temperature (HP/HT)
wells. They usually come in the form of black powders and are non-toxic, but can present a nuisance
dust hazard.
Alkalinity Control Agents
Lime is a common calcium hydroxide hydrate used to maintain alkalinity (Mp) in the range of
2.0 to 3.0 cc (0.1N Sulfuric Acid). The emulsifiers and wetting agents operate best at this alkalinity.
Alkalinity affects the relative solubility of the surfactants in the synthetic base and water. Excess
lime is carried in the system as a buffer against consumption of lime. The lime also treats out H2S
and CO2, the alkalinity drop giving a good indication of contamination. Lime is irritating to the eyes,
skin, and respiratory system.
Soluble Salts
Soluble salts fulfill an essential function in invert emulsion systems by providing a balanced salinity
within the internal phase. This feature controls the passage of water to or from any water-sensitive
formations drilled, thus minimizing any reaction within these formations. All salts have an affinity for
water in varying degrees and can consequently dehydrate body tissue on contact; therefore contact
should be avoided by wearing the appropriate personal protective equipment.
Calcium chloride is the main salt used in invert emulsion systems. It has a high affinity for water
and will readily draw in water from anything it contacts. Dry calcium chloride has an exothermic
reaction with water and can irritate wet, sensitive tissue on contact. Flush with lots of water to dilute if
calcium chloride comes into contact with body tissue.
Sodium, potassium, and magnesium chloride salts are sometimes used in invert emulsion
systems in specialist applications and should be handled the same as calcium chloride even
though they are less reactive.
Lost Circulation Materials
Most forms of lost circulation materials (LCM) commonly used with water-based mud systems are also
used in invert emulsion systems. They are generally inert and perform by providing a mechanical
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Specialty Chemicals
These chemicals are only used in special circumstances and should be handled as specified in their
material safety data sheets (MSDS).
Potential Risks
Rig personnel may come into direct or indirect contact with inverts and their chemicals in several
different areas on the installation, such as:
The drill floor.

The mud pit area and the mud pump room.
The sack room and mixing area.
The shale shaker and solids process area.
The laundry.
The main threats to health and safety when working with invert systems and chemicals are detailed
below:
Eye / skin contact.

Mist / vapor inhaling.
Slippery decks and floors.
Fire.
Eye / Skin Contact
Short term minor irritation can be experienced by contact with invert systems and their chemical
components. Repeated or prolonged contact with these materials can lead to more chronic skin
problems, such as dermatitis. Due to the higher salinity of invert systems, particularly with calcium
chloride, irritation to both the skin and eyes can occur. The higher salinity accentuates the tendency
to irritate by removing the natural oils in the skin and weakening the skin’s tolerance to other
components in the invert emulsion system. Use barrier creams to reduce this effect and if skin
becomes dry, use a good lanolin-base moisturizing cream to replenish removed natural oils. There
are some operations where personnel may be exposed to limited amounts of inverts, such as
equipment maintenance, laundering clothes, and waste disposal. The exposure and risk from these
operations are considered to be negligible.
Mist / Vapor Inhaling
Rig personnel may inhale vapors or mists evolved from invert components while in the shaker house,
pit room, and mixing area.
Vapors are generally generated by higher temperatures driving off water vapor along with some
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Current invert emulsion systems use either highly refined or synthesized based fluids and any
potentially hazardous content is minimal. Care must be taken to avoid overexposure to mist and vapors
and the appropriate protective equipment must be used if excessive exposure is likely. Personnel
working in the shale shaker, solids processing, and mud pit areas should position themselves in a
well-ventilated area when not actually working on any of the equipment.
Most dry powder additives can present a nuisance dust hazard and inhalation may cause some
irritation of the respiratory system. The addition of dry powders to the mud in the mixing area can lead
to high levels of breathed-in dust in the absence of adequate local ventilation. Some products are
mineral ores such as barite, hematite, and bentonite. These products are not considered to be
significantly hazardous or toxic. However, they may contain minor impurities such as crystalline silica.
Crystalline silica has exhibited limited evidence of carcinogenicity in humans. Prolonged inhalation of
dusts containing such impurities may result in silicosis, a non-cancerous lung disorder. Barite contains
only trace quantities of crystalline silica and consequently the risks to health are considered minimal
as long as adequate precautions are taken to minimize excessive dust levels.
Slippery Decks & Floors

Invert emulsion systems are by nature highly lubricious and any spillage will produce a very slippery
surface. This presents a significant safety hazard to personnel. If any spills occur, then immediate
action should be taken to contain and clean up the area. Minor spills should be mopped up. Larger
spills should be vacuumed up with a diaphragm pump. Alternatively, minor spills can be covered with
an absorbent material (either sawdust or barite are very effective), then scooped it up with a suitable
container for disposal once the spill has been absorbed.
Fire
The flash point of the invert emulsion system will not be reached in normal drilling operations. The
water and solid content of the mud system prevents sustained combustion. However, the base fluids
and some of the liquid components of the system should be regarded as combustible and should be
kept away from heat or ignition sources. Fire extinguishing media to be used includes foam, dry
powder, or carbon dioxide (CO2).
Exposure Control
Reducing exposure to invert emulsion systems and their components is essential to minimizing the
health and safety risks to personnel, environment, and equipment. Engineering controls such as
ventilation, enclosures, and substitution should be the first line of defense to protect employees. If
engineering controls are not feasible, administration controls such as job rotation may be used.
Airborne mist, vapor, and dust concentrations are highest in the immediate vicinity of the shale shakers,
mud pits, and mixing area. All flow-lines and mud ditches should be fully enclosed. Shale shakers and
solid control equipment should be enclosed in extraction hoods to contain and remove mists and
vapors. Mixing hoppers should have dust extraction systems around the hopper lip. Mud pits should
be covered or the ventilation in the pit room should be arranged to blow air from the area of least vapor
output and extract from the area of highest vapor production.
One of the main sources of skin problems is incorrect laundering. Invert muds are difficult to clean
from clothing. Coveralls, slicker suits, etc., should be washed separately from personal clothing,
particularly underwear, and detergent specifically manufactured for cleaning oily clothing should
be used. If possible, a pre-wash, then wash cycle should be introduced in the washing program to
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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
It is current installation practice that all personnel must wear safety boots, safety glasses,
hardhat, gloves, and 100 percent cotton coveralls as a minimum. The coveralls should cover as much
skin as possible, therefore the sleeves must be full length, and gathered or buttoned at the wrist to
prevent leakage up the arm. Similarly, all buttons or zips should remain closed when exposure to
chemicals is possible. Gloves and footwear should overlap where the coveralls end. The symbols
displayed on the MSDS or manufacturers information designate the minimum appropriate safety
equipment to be used when working with a particular chemical.
Use barrier creams in those areas that cannot be covered by some form of personal protective
equipment (PPE). These areas include portions of the face, neck, and arms where one piece of PPE
may not meet another. A barrier cream for protection against organic / water emulsions, is
recommended.
All chemicals used in any drilling fluid system can present a hazard to the work force and should
be treated with the appropriate safety precautions. Always refer to the MSDS before handling any
chemical product.
Health and Safety Information Notices will be displayed at strategic positions around the
installation where chemicals will be handled. Please refer to these notices before handling or working
with any chemicals. If there is any doubt regarding handling, using, or safety precautions to follow
with mud chemicals, contact the Mud Engineer.
First Aid
If personnel are exposed to any chemical and the chemical is known, refer to the material safety data
sheet for that chemical. If the chemical is not known, then the following general first aid measures
apply:
Eyes: Immediately flood the eye with water for at least 15 minutes while holding the eye open. Then obtain medical attention.
If a person has inhaled dust or vapor, remove him from the area, keep warm and at rest. If breathing difficulty develops,
ensure airways are clear and give oxygen through a face mask. If breathing has stopped, apply artificial respiration
immediately. Seek urgent medical assistance.
Skin contact: Remove contaminated clothing. Remove any mud with medicated degreaser and wash with soap and water.
Obtain medical attention if irritation develops.
Swallowed materials: Wash out the mouth. Give water to drink, do not induce vomiting unless specifically recommended in
the MSDS.
Seek medical attention immediately if any medical condition, however minor.
All incidents and unsafe conditions must be reported.
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DOCUMENTATION
IADC Drilling Manual, 11th Edition, 1992, Chapter “Drilling Fluids”.

IADC Drilling Manual, 11th Edition, 1992, Chapter “Drilling Mud Processing”.
3.2.18. Cargo Handling
POLICY
All cargo handling operations shall be conducted in accordance with good oilfield practices.
PURPOSE
To ensure safe and effective cargo handling operations.
SCOPE
This procedure applies to all installations and facilities owned, operated or managed by the Company.
PROCEDURE
Definitions
Container: An item of equipment lifted by slings, whose primary purpose is the transportation of
goods, materials, or equipment, which may be permanently installed in the container, to, from, and
between offshore installations.
Competent Person: A person having such practical and theoretical knowledge and actual
experience of the containers which have to be inspected or examined, as will enable that person to
detect defects or weaknesses which it is the purpose of the inspection or examination to discover, and
to assess their importance to the safe use of the container.
Checker Plate: A steel plate having regularly patterned raised portions, often used as flooding.
Hook Load: The total weight suspended from the crane hook.
Lifting Set: Items of non-integral lifting equipment used to connect the container to the lifting
appliance.
Maximum Gross Weight (MGW): The maximum permissible combined weight of the container and
its contents.
Nondestructive Examination (NDE): Any technique used to detect discontinuities in a material
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Safe Working Load/Payload (SWL/Payload): The maximum permissible weight of cargo which may
safely be transported by the container.
Tare: The weight of the container without cargo which includes all fixtures normally fixed to the
container in service, excluding the lifting sling and shackles.
Supplementary to Company Requirements
As with all legislation and regulatory documentation, the rules quoted herein should be taken as being
guidance for the basis on which all Rig Operators will be expected to build their own sets of guidelines
against which to operate. To this end, fundamental requirements are laid down by KS Drilling in
respect to cargo being presented to supply bases for shipment to offshore installations, and include:
Because of the high probability of lifting appliances and / or slings being retained on the installation for a considerable time,
and so that the appliances can be safely and legally operated on their return trip, it is required that all certification, when
presented with the cargo, shall have a minimum validity of 12 months.
All appliances and lifting gear should be complete with certification, or as a minimum both stamped not only with the load and
weight data, but also with the date of its last test or examination.
All markings shall be prominent, permanent, and legible.
All pieces of cargo which may be shipped singly, for example, a frame of constructed steelwork to be sent offshore to be
fixed to the installation will be tested as lifting appliances. Any lifting eyes must be designed for and proven by test, to be
capable of safely suspending the load and then be subjected to a crack detection test of a type appropriate to the materials
used in the construction. The load and crack test certificates must accompany the load for inspection at the local
procurement or supply department warehouse / facility.
The only exception to the above extract is as follows:
o When a load test is impractical, due to the size or shape of the structure, then a “jacking”
load test of lifting points will be acceptable.
o Under such conditions the test certification and magnetic particle inspection (MPI)
report plus the weight of material must accompany the structure(s) when being shipped.
Under no circumstances shall nylon or fiber rope slings or webbings be used as the primary lifting medium for offshore
transfer of cargo, unless otherwise authorized by the OIM / Rig Superintendent under the Permit to Work system.
Weight data printed on lifting appliances will be three-part:
o Tare Weight x kg
o SWL y kg
o Gross Weight x + y kg
Definitions:
o Tare Weight: empty weight of appliance.

o SWL / Payload: weight of cargo which may be carried by an appliance.
o Gross Weight: maximum allowable weight of loaded appliance.
Bulldog lifting eyes will not be accepted for shipping.
Chain slings will not be accepted for shipping as a primary lifting system.
1 kilogram equals 2.205 pounds.
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Barge Supervisor: Responsible to be familiar with the Policy & Procedure and ensure
Crane Operator: Responsible to be familiar with the Policy & Procedure and ensure
DOCUMENTATION
Reference LOLER Lifting equipment Regulations.

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4. JACK-UP SPECIFIC OPERATIONS
4.1. Marine Operations
POLICY
All marine operations must be preplanned and conducted in accordance with good oilfield
practices, vessel specific emergency response plans and the vessel specific Marine Operations
Manual (MOM).
PURPOSE
To ensure safe and efficient marine operations.
SCOPE
This Policy & Procedure applies to all installations owned, operated or managed by .
PROCEDURE
All Installations must comply with their installation specific Marine Operations Manual (MOM) and all applicable rules and
regulations governing marine activities. In addition task risk assessment should be available for all marine operations as
defined in KS Drilling’s QHSE Manual.
Any variations from the installation specific Marine Operations Manual, technical as well as operational, and/or regulatory
requirements, must be approved by the Rig Manager, Operations Manager and Engineering Manager prior to
commencement of such operation. Such variations should be conducted under the Exemption Process as outlined in KS
Drilling’s QHSE Manual.
Installation-specific practical operating limits and limiting weather parameters must be documented and communicated for
functional operations during adverse weather including consideration of no wind conditions during well control or similar
operations. Practical operating limits are typically less and do not exceed the design limits reflected in the MOM. The
decision whether or not to perform any operation lays with the qualified personnel onboard the installation.
The OIM, Master and Barge Supervisor must be familiar with the installation’s Marine Operations Manual and practical
operating limits and ensure other supervisors are aware of requirements as applicable to their responsibilities.
Full use of weather forecasts must be made in order to give accurate warning of adverse weather.
Work must be planned to avoid exposing personnel and the installation to the effects of adverse weather. Personnel
movements should be restricted during adverse weather.
Appropriate personnel as necessary must be familiar with use of collision lights, fog horns in reduced visibility, radar for anti-
collision, and navigational watch procedures.
All installations and facilities must be in compliance with relevant Classification Society Rules, Flag State Requirements and
Coastal State Legislation. Marine reference documents required by the flag and coastal states must be on board.
The OIM is responsible for the maintenance of the official logbooks.
Ultimate responsibility for the safety of the Installation and the personnel remains with the OIM and the installation's owners
at all times.
Typically pilots and any contracted moving personnel provide advice only and have no liability in the event of a
navigational error leading to a subsequent incident or loss.
The warranty surveyor has no direct authority or veto powers regarding installation mobilization.
All installations must have contingency plans for the following marine events:
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o Rig positioning at a non-drilling location.

o Minimum under-keel clearance in shallow water.
o Severe weather.
o Actions on loss of power.
o Towing equipment inspection and operation
o Ballast / damage control / salvage
o Operations with support vessels.
o Multiple vessel activities inside the 500 meters safety zone.
All ballasting operations must be carried out under the supervision of a certified competent person.
Coastal States may have regulations regarding invasive species contained within ballast water. When changing operating
regions it is prudent to change ballast water while at sea. A record of such change should be kept noting the position where
ballasting commenced and completed.
Each towed unit must have a main and secondary tow bridle connected at the lower hulls for ocean voyages fitted with a
deployment / recovery system.
RESPONSIBILITIES
OIM: Is the person in charge and has overall responsibility for all personnel and the installation safety.
The OIM has the right to veto any operation conducted on board and any operation affecting the safety
of the installation. The OIM may delegate the marine operations responsibility to a suitably qualified
marine specialist such as the Barge Supervisor. The OIM is responsible to be familiar with the Policy &
Procedure and ensure implementation thereof.
Barge Supervisor: is the on board marine authority he reports to the OIM. The Barge Supervisor is
the marine authority on board the vessel. The Barge Supervisor is responsible to be familiar with the
Policy & Procedure and ensure implementation thereof.
Rig Manager: Is responsible to be familiar with the Policy & Procedure and ensure implementation
thereof.
Warranty Surveyor: is appointed by the to satisfy requirements of the installation’s insurance

underwriters. The Warranty Surveyor is not the underwriter and does not represent insurers. The
Warranty Surveyor's responsibility is to independently observe and report that move operations are
being conducted within the unit's marine operations manual and generally acceptable marine practices.
The Warranty Surveyor may offer expert advice on marine related issues similar to a Harbor Pilot’s
function. Use of Warranty Surveyors in an active role is discouraged in order to minimize risks
associated with conflict of interest. The Warranty Surveyor has no direct authority or veto powers
regarding installation mobilization as ultimate responsibility for the installation remains with the OIM and
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Operations Manager: Is responsible to be familiar with the Policy & Procedure and ensure
implementation thereof. In particular any proposed changes to the Marine Operations Manual must be
approved by the Operations Manager.
Technical Engineering Manager: Is responsible to be familiar with the Policy & Procedure and ensure
implementation thereof. In particular any proposed changes to the Marine Operations Manual must be
approved by the Operations Manager.
DOCUMENTATION
Vessel Specific Marine Operations Manual. Vessel Specific Emergency Response Plans. QHSE
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4.2. Rig Moving
POLICY
All rig moving operations must be preplanned and conducted in accordance with good
oilfield practices.
PURPOSE
To ensure safe and efficient moving operations.
SCOPE
This Policy & Procedure applies to all installations owned, operated or managed by .
PROCEDURE
Rig moving requirements are detailed in the following procedures:
• Voyage Plan (Section 4.2.1).

• Location Approvals (Section 4.2.2)
• Field Moves (Section 4.2.3).
• Non Field Moves (Section 4.2.4).
• Rig Move Reporting (Section 4.2.5).
• Navigation (Section 4.2.6).
• Jacking Console Operations (Section 4.2.7)
• Rig Positioning (Section 4.2.8)
• Preloading (Section 4.2.9)
• Scour (Section 4.2.10)
• Dry Tow Moves (4.2.11).
4.2.1. Voyage Plan

The Barge Supervisor should prepare a voyage plan for each field move, non- field move, ocean
tow and dry-tow. This plan will collect together valuable data for detailed planning and executing all
such moves and should include:
• Routing, confirmed waypoints for the voyage
• Identified navigation dangers for the voyage
• Route charts and pilots.
• Weather forecasting sources.
• Historic weather data for the voyage and time of year.
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• Bunker ports.
• Ballast water change out (invasive species regulations).
• Medical evacuation facilities along the route.
• Fuel / lube oil safety margins.
• Marine vessel support along the route (assist tugs etc).
• Communications means.
• Piracy plan.
• Stowaway plan.
• Damage control.
• Salvage.
• Tug selection and control.
• Dry tow transport motion calculations if applicable.
• Wet tow, maximum allowable motions (what to do when motions reach maximum, change
course, etc.)
• Towing equipment (main and emergency) should be inspected and any defects rectified.
As far as practicable the following should be considered both during the initial voyage plan and throughout the
detailed planning and move execution:
• All transits should be planned to avoid close proximity to land, other Installations or any fixed
object.
• Due regard should be taken with regard to the water depths along the proposed route and any
hazards to navigation.
• Allowance should be made for protrusions beneath the hull such as spud cans, etc.
• Stability and deck loads are to be within the limits defined in the Installation’s marine operations
manual.
• Deck load items should be suitably secured for transit.
• Movements of deck load should be kept to a minimum during transit.
• Cranes should be stowed and crane movements while underway should be authorized by the
OIM.
• All navigational equipment (lights and shapes) including charts of the area of the transit should
be onboard and checked for operation.
• The weather forecast provider should be advised of the transit route to insure accurate
forecasts.
4.2.2. Location Approval

Operator Furnished Data
The Client should provide the data detailed below as far in advance of a planned location move
as practically possible so to allow sufficient review time by Company Engineering and underwriters
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• Type of operation: exploration well or over platform

• Location Designation
• Geographical Coordinates
• Water Depth
• Identify platform, pipelines, cables, well heads, floating or fixed vessels or any other relevant
objects within a mile radius of the proposed location.
• Bottom anomaly information
• Met-ocean data, including references to data sources, shall be provided as indicated below:
• Wind speed - at 10 meter above sea level 1-hour, 10-minute, 1-minute and 3- sec gust
• Extreme environmental weather conditions 50 year return period data for the proposed
Installation location or the immediate vicinity to be provided. If such return periods are not
available the more stringent 100 year return condition should be used for location approval
purposes.
• Wave height - significant and maximum
• Wave period - significant and maximum wave energy associated
• Wave direction
• Tidal range, tidal streams and currents at 50% of water depth and bottom currents
• Maximum storm surge
• Directional information on each item above
• Predominant swell conditions
• Hurricane, Monsoon, Typhoon or Ice information.
• As built platform drawings to determine hull / platform clearance, required air-gap limitations,
required skid out distance and if platform leg batter interferes with unit's spud-cans.
• The position of production risers, pipelines or power cables. Items that could compromise rig
positioning must be identified.
• A history of previous jack-up rigs that have been on the location, information to include:
Rig name, Rig Type, Rig Heading, Leg load reaction and penetration.
• A bathymetric close-grid survey:

• Covering one square kilometer and centered over the proposed location.
• Water depths should be corrected for l.a.t., such surveys should include seabed features.
(see figure 4 a of this section for preferred line spacing)
Side Scan Sonar survey of the seabed to determine if there is debris or obstructions. Alternatively A divers survey or a
R.O.V. survey can be performed providing the surveyed area is at least 50 meters beyond the extreme perimeter of the
Installation footprint.
Shallow Seismic Boomer Data (1 to 10 kHz frequency) to identify shallow hazards and near surface channeling which
may affect Installation rig placement.
Geo-Technical Information (Bore-hole data) must be made available including spud-can penetration curves on the
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• In the event that geo-technical bore hole information is not available, information from within
a 1 mile radius of the proposed location may be considered if supported by an unobstructed
shallow seismic tie back line to the known bore hole. Such information may be deemed
unacceptable if the tie back line shows the existence of channeling, variation of geophysical
or acoustic properties or other discontinuities.
• In the absence of site specific bore-hole data or in known areas of potential rapid
penetrations / punch through, a core should be taken from the specific drilling unit on
location. Core samples should extend to a point where the load penetration curve indicates
the continuous presence of soils capable of supporting the lesser of:
• 1.5 times the required bearing capacity of the unit for a depth of 8 meters below the
expected maximum penetration.
OR
• The estimated penetration plus 1.5 spud can diameters, whichever is less.
• Recovered soil samples are to be analyzed on board by a qualified geo-technical engineer.
• In cases where Installation difficulties or uncontrolled settlements are predicted, HQS
Engineering may recommend site-specific pre-loading or pre-driving operations. These
recommendations are intended to minimize risk during pre-load or pre-drive operations, and
may include individual leg pre-loading, extended holding times, crust degradation or a
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Figure 4.1. Jack-up Rig Site Survey Line Pattern

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4.2.3. Field Moves
This section provides guidance to OIM’s and Barge Supervisor’s to prepare Self Elevating
Installations for Field moving operations. These guidelines describe recommended marine practices
to ensure each location move is planned, prepared and conducted in a safe and economical manner.
These guidelines should be read in conjunction with the Check Lists contained in Figure 4.1.
General
Distance
Confirm distance between locations and calculate the estimated transit time. Ensure weather
forecasting service is available during the estimated transit time. Allowance should be made for
deviations around obstructions, shipping lanes or shallow areas.
Open Locations.
Positioning equipment should be supplied and include a DGPS system stabilized by a gyrocompass.
One master DGPS unit and one back up DGPS unit should be available. In cases where seabed
obstructions such as wellheads, pipelines or footprints are in the vicinity of the proposed location, such
obstructions should be displayed on the master DGPS screen and may also be marked with suitable
buoys.
Platform Locations.
Prior to the move, confirm pipelines are suitably marked with buoys. In cases where a platform
approach is to be made on anchors, operators are to supply DGPS positioning system on
board the anchor handling vessel(s). The DGPS system requirements are the same as for Open
Locations above. The proposed anchor pattern should be specified and agreed to ensure adequate
clearance is allowed between anchor line positions and pipelines / other obstructions. A platform
visit should be made in advance of the move to verify the geometry of the platform is as expected,
no cranes, overhangs or additions which might cause interference exist, the proposed drilling slots
are accessible and no production risers are fitted externally to the platform docking face.
Prior to commencing final positioning or departure at a platform, agree and confirm operational
limitations including, but not limited to, daylight and status of production wells and flow-lines.
Fields with non-lighted structures should not be entered in hours of darkness.
Non-daylight near platform Installation moving operations that may be considered on a case by case
basis but are limited to:
• Departure from a location with a clear and unobstructed exit path
• Moving onto a lighted platform with anchors from a preposition location in the immediate vicinity.
Move Plan Meeting.
The Rig Manager is responsible for the preparation of an Installation move plan that addresses the
operational and logistical aspects of the move. The move plan should identify the responsibilities of
the Company, Clients and subcontractors and identify any site-specific procedures necessary. The
move plan should also include contingency plans as appropriate.
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Offshore Installation Manager

The OIM is the person in charge and has overall responsibility for all personnel and the Installation
safety. The OIM has the right to veto any operation conducted on board and any operation affecting
the safety of the Installation. The OIM may delegate the marine operations responsibility to a suitably
qualified Marine Superintendent / Rig Mover.
Barge Supervisor
The Barge Supervisor is the on board marine authority and is fully responsible to the OIM to prepare
the unit for moving operations. This includes, but is not limited to, preparation of calculations for jacking
and afloat conditions to ensure the load line draft, variable loads and VCG are in compliance with the
Installation’s marine operating manual. The Barge Supervisor is to ensure the Installation and all
equipment is secured in accordance with good marine practice, pre-move verifications of jacking,
mooring and ballast systems have been conducted and the Installation is in seaworthy condition prior
to commencing move operations.
Rig Mover
The Rig Mover is the marine operations coordinator who is usually from a recognized third party
company. He should liaise closely with the OIM and Barge Supervisor.
Rig Manager
The Rig Manager’s function, or any shore based managerial or supervisory staff, when attending an
Installation move is strictly to support the OIM. The Rig Manager may assist with liaison with the client
and shore management and act as delegated by the OIM. The Rig Manager is not to assume command
of the Installation move operation, which is to remain with the permanent Installation crew.
Pre-Move Meeting
A pre-move meeting will be conducted on board the installation prior to commencing jacking and
moving operations.
The following attendees as a minimum are must attend the pre-move meeting:
• Offshore Installation Manager.
• Barge Supervisor.
• Marine Warranty Surveyor .
• Rig Mover.
• Platform Installation Manager (for manned Installations)
• Operators Representatives
• Masters of attending marine vessels
• Installation crew members with key responsibilities.
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An agreed written Installation mobilization plan including site specific procedures is the expected
result of the pre-move meeting. The following topics should be discussed as a minimum:
• Maximum weather criteria for moving off and on location.
Particular care is required in areas where there are natural long swell periods, large tidal ranges and
significant current.
• A passage window should be agreed.
Departure from the old location should not occur without determining with reasonable certainty that a
"weather window" of sufficient duration exists to allow the Installation to complete the following:
• Jack down and free legs.
• Tow the rig and position it at the new location.
• Raise the hull and pre-load the rig.
• Raise the hull to operating air gap.
The "weather window" should be supported by area weather forecast from a recognized weather
Forecasting service. Where weather patterns do not conform to predictions, additional weather
Forecasting should be sought or the situation discussed directly with duty forecasters.
Communications.
Specific VHF / UHF channels and lines of communications between the Installation and attending
vessels as well as with Installation key personnel to be agreed.
• Proposed towing route and navigation procedures.
• Proposed Heading at the arrival location.
Consideration of risks associated with hazardous gas, flaring operations, prevailing current,
prevailing wind directions, supply vessel and helicopter operations, etc.
• Available fuel and water on the Installation and attending vessels.
• Allowable Installation motions during departure, tow and arrival.
• Towing arrangements including contingencies and emergencies.
• Tow vessel connection points based on Installation layout, prevailing weather and heading
required.
• Anchor handling procedures (where required).
• Assignment of key personnel for jacking and winch operations.
• Acceptance criteria for position and heading tolerances on open locations.
• Watch keeping.
• Watertight integrity and tank sounding.
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Skidding
1 Stow and secure BOP's.
2 Secure installation drill floor, tongs and other loose equipment.
3 Stow Secure
Secureandinstallation
secure BOP's.
drilland
top drive floor, tongs and other loose equipment.
block.
4 Remove
Remove or secure
or secureany stern handrails
any stern from from
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could could
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to vessel movement.
5 Remove
Removeor secure mud and
or secure mudcement lines lines
and cement that could comecome
that could looseloose
due to vessel
due
movement.
to vessel movement.
6 Stow Stow
and secure
and secure all tubulars. No moving
all tubulars. No movingshallshall
be performed
be performedwith with
tubulars
racked in the derrick
tubulars racked unless otherwise
in the derrick specified
unless as part
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conditions are complied with.
7 Grease skid rails
Grease skid as required
rails as required
8 HaveHave
adequate personnel
adequate personnel available for skidding.
available for skidding.
9 Hold Hold
meeting with all key personnel
meeting with all key personnel just prior
just to skidding,
prior assign
to skidding, supervisors,
assign
record topics discussed.
supervisors, record topics discussed.
10 Skid rig
Skid Package to center
substructure Line Position
to moving position.and Secure
11 Skid substructure to moving position.
Secure substructure beams with clamps, chains, wedges as
12 Secure substructure beams with clamps, chains, wedges as required.
required.
Replace and secure handrails as required.
13 Replace and secure handrails as required.
General
1 Reconnect salt water and airlines.
2 Secure all loose items in the machinery spaces, tool storage areas and
workshops. Each Department Supervisor to be responsible for their specific
work areas. List specific areas:
Area #1 -
Area #2 -
Area #3 -
Area #4 -
Area #5 -
Area #6 -
Area #7 -
Area #8 -
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3 Secure all loose items in: Accommodation
common areas - Offices -
Hospital - Cabins -
Galley - Bridge -
Laundry –
Food storage rooms -
4 Remove all containers and heavy loads from the bow area.
5 Secure main deck cargo and equipment.
6 Block stow as much deck load as possible within the pipe bay areas and within
the deck load limits.
7 Secure all movable gas bottles and cutting sets.
8 Secure welders area and steel rack.
9 Pick up and secure all loading hoses & vent lines.
10 Remove and secure mooring lines.
11 Charge all hand held radios, spare batteries and ensure operation.
12 Check Navigation lights and day shapes.
Raw Water Tower

1 Calculate position of raw water tower for moving off location and onto the
new location.
2 Check that raw water tower is ready to be raised and disconnected when
required.
3 Disconnect the deep well pumps and raise & secure raw water tower as
required.
Jacking
1 Pre -grease jacking motors if required.
2 Assign power to the jacking system.
3 Check oil in primary and secondary gear boxes.
4 Pre-grease all main bearings on jacking system.
5 Electrician to stand by in SCR room during jacking.
6 Test jacking panel, lamp test and alarms as required. Verify correct
functioning of rack phase differential measurement systems (if fitted) and
7 recalibrate
Place as necessary.
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8 Check all leg wells for obstructions.
9 Ensure that jacking system bearings are greased during system

operation.
10 Test jacking system emergency stop.
11 Check all jetting equipment and function test.
12 Assign Driller crew for jacking operations at designated leg.
Towing & Mooring
1 Prepare towing gear as required.
2 Test tow bridle deployment and recovery winch.
3 Check all towing connections (smit brackets, bollards, bits)
4 Have heaving lines ready as required.
5 Have sledge hammers ready at smit brackets.
6 Have split pins, axe, hacksaw and knife at a ready place.
7 Calculate required pendant wire length if anchors are used.
8 Check and grease anchor fairleads if used.
9 Check operation of mooring winches.
Stability
1 Check all water tight doors and hatches to machinery spaces and void
spaces are properly closed and secured. Close and secure all water tight
2 doors above
Sound andand
all tanks below
voiddecks,
spaces including entry
and record doors into the
soundings.
accommodation. All such water tight doors and hatches much remain
3 secured
Test the whilst the rig is
bilge system andafloat.
ensure that bilge pumps properly prime.
4 Complete and check all afloat and pre-load stability calculations.
5 Check sea chest for proper operation.
Prior To Commencing Move
1 Lay down all crane booms in the racks and secure main block and or
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2 Assemble all required charts, weather forecast, tidal data for planned
towing route.
3 Verify that all jacking, stability and pre-load calculations have been
completed.
4 Verify that towing equipment and attending vessels are on location and
ready.
5 Ensure that minimal required personnel are below decks during afloat
operations and pre-loading.
6 Verify that all pre-move check list have been completed and signed off by
the respective supervisors.
7 Just before jacking operations commence have meeting with all key
personnel assign leg supervisors, chain of command.
8 Check radio communications with each leg.
9 Lower hull to 5 to 7 feet hull draft.
10 Barge supervisor to check and confirm watertight integrity witnessed by

either attending warranty surveyor.
11 When watertight integrity is confirmed continue with planned move
Operation.
Distance
Confirm distance between locations and calculate the estimated transit time. Ensure weather
forecasting service is available during the planned transit time. Allowance should be made for
deviations around obstructions, shipping lanes or shallow areas.
Open Locations
Positioning equipment should be supplied and include a DGPS system stabilized by a gyrocompass.
One master DGPS unit and one back up DGPS unit should be available. In cases where seabed
obstructions such as wellheads, pipelines or footprints are in the vicinity of the proposed location,
such obstructions should be displayed on the master DGPS screen and may also be marked with
suitable buoys when required.
Platform Locations
Prior to the move, confirm pipelines are suitably marked with buoys.
In cases where a platform approach is to be made on anchors, operators are to supply DGPS
positioning system on board the anchor handling vessel(s). The DGPS system requirements are
the same as for open locations above. The proposed anchor pattern should be specified and agreed
to ensure adequate clearance is allowed between anchor line positions and pipelines / other
obstructions.
A platform visit should be made in advance of the move to verify the geometry of the platform is as
expected, no cranes, overhangs or additions which might cause interference exist, the proposed
drilling slots are accessible and no production risers are fitted externally to the platform docking
face.
Prior to commencing final positioning or departure at a platform, agree and confirm operational
limitations including, but not limited to, daylight and status of production wells and flow-lines.
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Operations during hours of darkness may be considered on a case by case basis and limited to:
• Safe departure from a location with a clear and unobstructed exit path.
• Moving onto a platform with suitable lighting and anchors used to position unit.
Move Plan
The Rig Manager is responsible for the preparation of an installation move plan that addresses the
operational and logistical aspects of the move. The move plan should identify the responsibilities of
the client’s and subcontractors personnel and identify any site specific procedures necessary. The
move plan should also include contingency plans as appropriate.
Tow Vessel Bollard Pull

Figure 4.3 provides field move towing recommendations per geographical area for the number and
size of tug boats. These values are typical based upon historical experience from various vessel
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Figure 4.3. Tow Vessel Recommended Bollard Pull
Area Type of Location Number Vessels Bollard Pull
Australasia
Australia Open – no obstructions. 1 120 ton continuous.
Open – with obstructions or 160 ton continuous

Australia 2
platforms. (80 ton each).

Australia 3
Asia
Brunei & Indonesia Open – no obstructions. 1 100 ton continuous.

Brunei & Indonesia 2

Brunei & Indonesia 3
China, Korea &
Open – no obstructions. 1 120 ton continuous.
Philippines
China, Korea & Open – with obstructions or 160 ton continuous
2
Philippines platforms. (80 ton each).
China, Korea & Open – with obstructions or 180 ton continuous

3
Philippines platforms. (60 ton each).
India Open – no obstructions. 1 120 ton continuous.

India 2

India 3
South China Sea,
Thailand & Vietnam
South China Sea, Open – with obstructions or 160 ton continuous
2
Thailand & Vietnam platforms. (80 ton each).
South China Sea, Open – with obstructions or 180 ton continuous

3
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Area Type of Location Bollard Pull
Vessels
Middle East
Gulf Of Suez & Red
Sea
Gulf Of Suez & Red 120 ton continuous
Open – with obstructions or platforms. 2
Sea (60 ton each).
Gulf Of Suez & Red 120 ton continuous

Sea (40 ton each).
Arabian Gulf Open – no obstructions. 1 100 ton continuous.
120 ton continuous

Arabian Gulf Open – with obstructions or platforms. 2
(60 ton each).
120 ton continuous

Arabian Gulf Open – with obstructions or platforms. 3
(40 ton each).
Mediterranean & Caspian
Caspian Open – no obstructions. 1 120 ton continuous.
160 ton continuous

Caspian Open – with obstructions or platforms. 2
(80 ton each).
180 ton continuous

Caspian Open – with obstructions or platforms. 3
(60 ton each).
Mediterranean Open – no obstructions. 1 120 ton continuous.
160 ton continuous

Mediterranean Open – with obstructions or platforms. 2
(80 ton each).
180 ton continuous

Mediterranean Open – with obstructions or platforms. 3
(60 ton each).
Africa
West Africa Open – no obstructions. 1 100 ton continuous.
120 ton continuous

West Africa Open – with obstructions or platforms. 2
(60 ton each).
120 ton continuous

West Africa Open – with obstructions or platforms. 3
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Vessels
Europe
North Sea Open – no obstructions. 1 160 ton continuous.
200 ton continuous

North Sea Open – with obstructions or platforms. 2
(100 ton each).
240 ton continuous

North Sea Open – with obstructions or platforms. 3
(80 ton each).
Americas
Argentina, Brazil &
Peru
Argentina, Brazil & 160 ton continuous
Peru (80 ton each).
Argentina, Brazil & 180 ton continuous

Peru (60 ton each).
Caribbean, Gulf of
Mexico & Venezuela
Caribbean, Gulf of 120 ton continuous

Mexico & Venezuela (60 ton each).
Caribbean, Gulf of 120 ton continuous

Mexico & Venezuela (40 ton each).
East Canada Open – no obstructions. 1 160 ton continuous.
200 ton continuous

East Canada Open – with obstructions or platforms. 2
(100 ton each).
240 ton continuous

East Canada Open – with obstructions or platforms. 3
(80 ton each).
Tow Vessel Inspection

Figure 4.3 provides a recommended format for a vessel inspection form for all anchor handling tugs
or anchor handling tug supply vessels presented to for self-elevating drilling Installations for an in-
field location move. All presented vessels should be inspected prior to commencing move operations
by the Barge Supervisor and witnessed by a marine warranty surveyor (if in attendance).
As a general guide line any presented vessel that cannot produce valid flag state and or
classification society certification should be unconditionally rejected.
• Only vessels with a minimum of two independent propulsion units are acceptable for towing a
self-elevating drilling unit.
• Any vessel presented for a single vessel tow should possess a spare tow wire capable of rapid
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• Actual as opposed to original tow wire lengths should be ascertained.
During inspection of a vessel and in particular older vessels and / or vessels in apparent dubious
condition, particular attention should be paid to:
• The condition of towing winch and towing wire.

• Towing wire certification.
• Bollard pull certification.
• Visual condition of main engines and general engine room condition.
• Thruster performance.
• Functionality of navigation and steering gear.
• Maximum continuous engine revolutions should be verified.
• In tropical areas verification of the operating efficiency of the engine cooling system under
maximum load should be made.
Where an older and/or poorly maintained fleet of vessels exists, original brake horse power BHP and
bollard pull rating must be treated with caution. These doubts can be diminished if recent authentic
bollard pull test certificates re available. Where this is not the case, a general guideline is that a vessel
built 15-20 years ago as a 4000 brake Horse power (bhp / 45 ton bollard pull would today realistically
produce 75 percent of those ratings if properly maintained. Inspectors are advised to calculate total
available bollard pull from such vessels on the basis of 75 percent efficiency of new listed
specifications. Inspectors are to place close attention to the general appearance of a presented vessel.
An older vessel well organized and maintained and with an apparent trained and responsible crew
should perform better than a new vessel apparently poorly maintained and cared for.

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Figure 4.4. Tow/Supply/Anchor Handling Vessel Inspection Report
BASIC VESSEL DATA

Inspection Performed By:
Date of Inspection:
Vessel Name:
Registered Owners:
Vessel Type: Tug / Anchor Handling Tug / Anchor Handling Tug Supply
Flag:
Port of Registry:
Classification: ABS / Lloyds / DNV / Other -
Class Notations:
Year Build:
Builder:
Length/Beam/Depth/Draft / / /
Gross tonnage:
Net tonnage:
No: Make: Type:
Main Engines: BHP: BP:
Propulsion: No: Make: Type: fixed/cpp Nozzles: yes / no
Rudders: No: Make: Type: fixed / independent
Generators: No: Make: KW:
Bow Thrusters: No: Make: BHP: Thrust:
Stern Thrusters: No: Make: BHP: Thrust:
Make: Model: Hydraulic / Diesel
Towing
Max Pull: Max No of Drums:
Winch
Drum 1 Capacity: Brake: Drum 3 Capacity:
Main Tow Drum 2 Capacity:
Length: Certified: yes / no
Diameter:
Wire Break Strength: Cert. No:
Spare Tow Length: Certified: yes / no
Diameter:
Wire Break Strength: Cert. No:
Length: Certified: yes / no
Work Wire Diameter:
Break Strength: Cert. No:
Pendant Diameter: Length: Certified: yes / no
Wire No Break Strength: Cert. No:
Available:
Size: SWL Size: SWL Size: SWL
Shackles Certified: yes / no Certified: yes / no Certified: yes / no
Cert. No: Cert. No: Cert. No:
Tow Pins: yes / no
Shark Type:
Max. Load: Ton Type:
Jaws No: single / double set
No: single / double set
Pendant Storage
No: Capacity: #1 #2 #3 #4
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Certificate Name Number Date Issued Expiry Date Endorsement Date

Certificate of Nationality or
Registry (flag state) **
Minimum Safe Manning Certificate
(flag state)
Radio License (flag state) **
Certificate of Class Hull &
Machinery **
International Load Line Certificate
**
Tonnage Certificate (this cert. has
no expiry date)
Cargo Ship Safety Construction
Certificate
Cargo Ship Safety Equipment
Certificate
Cargo Ship Safety Radio
Certificate
International Oil Pollution **
Prevention Certificate I.O.P.P.
Bollard Pull Certificate Issued Date of Test Maximum Continuous
By:
Conditions Comments
1. The condition of towing winch and towing wire.
2. Towing wire certification.
3. Bollard pull certification.
4. Visual condition of main engines and general engine

room condition.
5. Thruster performance.
6. Functionality of navigation and steering gear.
7. Maximum continuous engine revolutions.
8. Operating efficiency of the engine cooling system

under maximum load.
Inspection
Results
Recommended for Use Yes or No
NOTE:
Any vessel presented for inspection that does not have the above mandatory certificates present
(marked as **) or in valid dates must be rejected for towing and or anchor handling operations. Vessels
without bollard pull certificates or with certificates older than 5 years must be down rated to 75% of the
vessel’s original specifications or old bollard pull test results.

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Pre-Move Meeting Attendees

A pre-move meeting should be conducted on board the Installation prior to commencement of jacking
and moving operations.
The following attendees as a minimum are recommended to attend the pre-move meeting:
• Offshore Installation Manager.
• Barge Supervisor.
• Marine Warranty Surveyor.
• Platform Installation Manager (for manned Installations).
• Operators Representatives.
• Masters of attending marine vessels.
• Installation crew members with key responsibilities.
Pre-Move Meeting Agenda

An agreed written Installation mobilization plan including site specific procedures is the expected result
of the pre-move meeting. The following topics should be discussed as a minimum:
• Maximum weather criteria for moving off and on location.
• Particular care is required in areas where there are natural long swell periods, large tidal ranges
and significant current.
• A passage window should be agreed.
• Departure from the old location should not occur without determining with certainty that a
"weather window" of sufficient duration exists to allow the Installation to depart, move and jack
up at the new location or at a safe and sheltered stand-by refuge location. The "weather window"
determination should be supported by area weather forecast from a recognized weather
forecasting service. Where weather patterns do not conform to predictions, additional weather
information should be sought or the situation discussed directly with duty forecasters.
• Communications, clear VHF / UHF channels and lines of communications between the
installation and attending vessels as well as with installation key personnel to be agreed.
• Proposed towing route and navigation procedures.
• Proposed heading at the arrival location.
• Consideration of risks associated with hazardous gas, flaring operations, prevailing current,
prevailing wind directions, supply vessel and helicopter operations, etc.
• Available fuel and water on the Installation and attending vessels.
• Allowable Installation motions during departure, tow and arrival.
• Towing arrangements including contingencies and emergencies.
• Tug connection points based on Installation layout, prevailing weather and heading
required.
• Anchor handling procedures (where required).
• Assignment of key personnel for jacking and winch operations.
• Acceptance criteria for position and heading tolerances on open locations.
• Watch keeping.

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• Watertight integrity and tank sounding.

Stability Calculations
The Barge Supervisor should produce a full set of stability calculations covering jacking up and down,
afloat and pre-load operations. The calculations should verify compliance with the marine
operations manual for all operations.
Watertight Integrity
Prior to becoming water-borne, all watertight and weather tight closures other than those normally
open during transit conditions should be secured.
Sea-Fastenings
Before the hull is jacked down into the water:
• Drilling equipment and materials carried on deck should be reduced to a minimum and arranged
so that they should not interfere with access or escape routes.
• Sea-fastenings on equipment should be of sufficient strength to withstand the maximum loading
likely to be imposed.
• Transport quality chain and ratchet type boomers are the preferred way of securing equipment
and tubulars.
• Particular care should be taken to properly secure items in the vicinity of tank vents or any
pipework penetrating through the main deck.
• Drums should preferably be secured in purpose built racks.
• Heavy items should be secured where possible between the cantilever beams.
Safety Equipment
All safety equipment to be inspected prior to commencing Installation move operations. Any special
instructions pertaining to lifeboat and life raft use while the unit is afloat should be discussed with
all Persons on board.
Jacking Systems
The OIM and Barge Captain should ensure the jacking system, leg rack teeth and leg guides are
properly attended and appropriately greased during all jacking operations. Although greasing main
bearings prior to jacking is a common practice, main bearing greasing is better achieved with the
system in operation and with the use of designated high pressure grease units at each leg.
Manufacturer’s recommendations for operation of the elevating system should be followed.
Tow Vessel Information

• The Barge Superintendent will log the time that the tow vessel(s) arrive at the rig location.
• The barge Superintendent will log the Fuel, Lubrication Oil and Potable Water on board the
vessel(s) upon arrival at the location.
• The Barge Superintendent will make a “Statement of Facts” stating fuel, lubrication oil and
potable water bunkered on the tow vessel(s). This document will be signed by the Warranty
Surveyor, Offshore Installation Manager, Vessel(s) Master and the Client’s Representative.

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Connecting Tow Vessel – Main Tow Bridle:

• The rig will be at air gap when making fast (connecting) tow vessels.
• The rig will be fitted with a chain bridle connected to Smit brackets on the bow area, with the
chain sections are connected to a suitably sized triangular plate.
• The rig will have a pendant type fore runner wire of sufficient length (100 - 150 feet) connected
to the triangular plate and the connecting end to an air winch wire for deployment and recovery.
• The rig will have an air winch wire connected at least 20 feet back from the connecting end in
order to allow tow vessel deck crews to be able to secure the connecting end in tug's shark jaws
or other available deck securing devices and provide sufficient slack to make the connection to
the tug's main tow wire.
• The rig will have pendant wire diameter of at least 60mm.
Connecting Tow Vessel – Stern Wires

• The rig will be at air gap when making fast (connecting) tow vessels.
• The rig will be fitted with Smit bracket on the stern or have quarter connecting points, fitted on
the hull edge with a closed Panama type fairlead.
• The rig will have a chafing chain provided from the Smit bracket clear through the fairlead,
connected to suitable sized (2 to 3 inch) pendant wires 100 to 150 feet in length with either hard
eye thimbles mechanically spliced or closed spelter type sockets. Soft eye pendant wires
connected to bollards are not good marine practice as they cannot be readily released in case
of tug failure.
• The rig will have the towing pendant wires suspended outside the installation hull using the
cranes and secured against the outer hull handrails. Coiling wire on the main deck is a
dangerous and unacceptable practice.
Connecting Tow Vessel – Towing Wire Handling Practices

• The port or starboard side pendant wire should be passed to an attending tug with the crane.
The practice of pulling in a pendant wire from a tug or slipping a pendant from the unit's main
deck should not be permitted.
• A pick up sling of new manila rope of 25mm diameter or greater, with a spliced eye termination
and maximum 10 feet in length should be connected 10 to 15 feet from the pendant end. This
arrangement allows tug deck crews to be able to secure the connecting end and provide
sufficient slack to make the connection to the tug's main tow wire. The handling sling also
provides a weak link in case a tug runaway situation occurs, which could cause serious damage
to a crane.
• The pick-up sling should be connected to a hook and short steel sling, (20 - 30 feet) which in
turn is connected to the crane block. To provide for quick release, shackles should not be used
between the short steel sling and pick-up sling.
• Where the Smit bracket and fairlead are not within crane reach, a handling air winch should be
located inboard of the Smit bracket. The wire from the air winch is to be passed through the
bracket and fairlead, and outboard to connect to the pennant wire at a point within reach of the
crane. The air winch is then used to draw the inboard end of the pennant into the Smit bracket
for connection.
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The following guidelines are used to mitigate the potential for contact between the Installation’s hull
and the adjacent platform during leg pulling operations. The guidelines start with the unit at 5 - 7 feet
draft for the watertight integrity check:
• Once the watertight integrity check has been completed, lower the hull to approximately 3 feet
over the calculated floating draft, and observe the draft / level indicators for approximately 15
minutes.
• If the legs do not begin to free themselves, connect the jetting system to the stern legs and
commence jetting. A designated key person should remain at the stern of the unit and observe
movement / clearance between the stern of the unit and the platform.
• If one of the stern legs begins to lose draft while the other does not, continue to jet and pull the
opposite leg to keep the unit as level as possible.
• If the rate of draft loss increases, stop jetting and pull hull back down to an even keel.
• If the hull draft holds at 2 feet or less over calculated draft and not at 3 feet over calculated,
leave that leg alone until the other stern leg reaches the same point.
• If the hull draft remains at approximately 3 feet over calculated draft it may be necessary to start
jetting again.
• A stern leg should not be raised more than 20 percent of the total penetration depth without the
other stern leg being free.
• Once both stern legs appear to be losing hull draft bring them to a level where they no longer
lose draft. This would entail raising the hull stern to decrease buoyancy pull on the stern legs,
and stop jetting on stern legs.
• Commence jetting on the bow leg.
• Pull down the hull on the bow. This will move the stern of the Installation away from the platform.
• Once the bow leg is pulling free, allow the bow to lose draft to a point where all leg penetrations
are more or less even.
• Ensure the Installation’s stern / platform distance is constantly monitored and reported.
• If all legs lose draft at similar rates the unit should remain clear of the platform.
• Once all the legs are free, bring them to a level that provides sufficient stiffness to the unit to
avoid excessive movement or wallowing in the spud can holes. At this time the aft assist vessels
are connected and positioned until the proper conditions exist to move off the location.
• Usually at slack tide, continue raising the legs until movement of the unit is observed.
• The power settings and headings of the attending vessels are adjusted to ensure a straight pull
away from the platform.
• While still in the immediate vicinity of the platform, the legs should continue to be raised without
interruption until at least 10ft clear of the seabed to avoid potential contact with pipelines.
• Thereafter continue raising the legs to the desired towing position and continue with
moving/towing operations.
Note: These guidelines will vary for each location and are dependent on leg penetrations, soil
consistency and internal resistance and distance between Installation hull and platform.
Successful leg pulling is achieved by taking the necessary precautions, necessary time and letting
the jetting system do the majority of the work. This together with limiting the amount of over pull,
should allow less rapid and less forceful movements of the hull as the legs become free, reducing the
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Procedures Under Tow Marine Operations Manual

All operating criteria and guidelines for stability and watertight integrity contained in the installation’s
marine operating manual should be complied with.
Procedures Under Tow Hull Draft/Trim/List

Once the installation is afloat and prior to commencing towing operation the hull draft on forward
port and starboard and stern port and starboard should be obtained and checked for consistency
with the calculated afloat loading condition. Any significant discrepancies should be immediately
investigated and corrected if required. Discrepancies that cannot be resolved should be advised to
shore based Operations & Engineering Management for guidance.
Procedures Under Tow Watertight Integrity

Once all pre-move preparations have been carried out and the installation is deemed "fit for tow", a
complete watertight integrity check should be made with the unit at approximately 5 feet hull draft.
All tanks and lower deck spaces, especially those containing through hull fittings should be inspected
by the Barge Supervisor and witnessed by either the Warranty Surveyor (if present).
Procedures Under Tow Monitoring Requirements

During the tow, conditions should be monitored on a regular basis and recorded in the move report
and / or the installation’s official logbook as appropriate. The following items should be included:
• Status of all closures required to be secured (every 2 hours).
• Draft readings (every 2 hours).
• Tank soundings (every 2 hours).
• Sea-fastening of all deck cargo and equipment below decks.
• Status of towing equipment (main, secondary, emergency and recovery system).
• Installation motions (compared with allowable motion parameters).
• Position report (obtained from lead tug - generally every 4 hours).
• Personnel below decks should be kept to a minimum and controlled using the Permit to Work
system.
• In case of adverse weather situations roving deck parties should work in pairs and in constant
radio contact with the control room.
Weather Forecasting – Services

Weather forecasting services should be contracted to provide the following:
• Both site and route specific forecast.
• Transmissions direct to the installation twice each 24 hours.
• Each forecast to provide real time, 24, 48 and 72 hour forecast outlook.
• Immediate updates provided in the event of significant change in the forecast.
• Receipt of the first forecast to be received 24 hours in advance of planned move
commencement.

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Weather Forecasting – Data

Weather forecast data should at a minimum contain the following information.
• Information for wind, wave and swell components.
• Synopsis of weather system.
• Wind speed and direction.
• Wave height, period and direction.
• Swell height, period and direction.
• Current speed and direction.
• Special remarks, thunder storms, rain, fog etc.
• Confidence level of the forecast (high, medium, low).
Contingency & Emergency Response

Contingency plans should be presented and agreed upon at the pre-move meeting. Contingency
& emergency plans should be prepared at a minimum for the following potential hazard scenarios:
• Excessive weather conditions.
• Towline breakage or failure of towing fitting.
• Attending tug(s) propulsion or equipment failure.
• Navigation or positioning equipment failure.
• Water ingress on board the unit.
• Failure or deficiency of raw water/cooling water supply.
• Unit's loss of main power.
• Uncontrolled settlement / punch through.
• Jacking system failure (electrical or mechanical).
• Shallow gas (where pilot hole drilling undertaken).
Contingency plans should address:

• Secondary or emergency towing arrangements that are readily deployed and recovered by the
attending vessels.
• Suitable alternate jacking locations or areas of refuge should be determined.
• Procedures to release attending vessel in case of propulsion or equipment failures.
• Available salvage equipment on the Installation, alternative means of pumping out
compartments, available means to patch openings to the environment.
• Available and alternate means to partially or fully evacuate personnel.
• Available and alternate means of escape or rescue (as required).
• Availability of helicopter and refueling facilities for emergency assistance or medivac.
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Prior to commencing any rig moves, a rig move & location approval form must be submitted by the Rig
Manager to the Operations Manager, and approval provided. Figure 4.4 shows the layout for such
requests which covers both rig moving and location specific requirements.

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Figure 4.5. Rig Move & Location Approval Form
RIG MOVE & LOCATION APPROVAL FORM

Installation Name:
Current Area of Operation:
New Area of Operation:
Estimated Move Date:
Rig Manager:
OIM / Barge Supervisor:
Name of New Operator:
Co-ordinates New Location:
Water Depth New Location:
Distance Between Locations:
Tow Vessels: (indicate if dry tow vessel)
Number:
Names: / /
BHP: / /
Continuous bollard pull: / /
Site Specific Information: (provided by Client – copies to be attached)
Environmental data? Yes / No
Site survey? Yes / No
Bathymetry? Yes / No
Side scan sonar? Yes / No
Cores? Yes / No
Geotechnical data? Yes / No
Additional comments?

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Voyage plan completed as

per Section 4.2 of Yes or No
Operations Manual::
Rig move planned as per
Section 4.2 of Operations Yes or No
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Rig move planned as per
installation specific Marine Yes or No
Operations Manual:
Warranty Surveyor notified: Yes or No
Location approval as per
Section 4.2 of Operations Yes or No
Manual:
Jacking operations and
preload planned as per Yes or No
Section 4.2 of Operations
Manual:
Emergency Response &
Contingency Plans as per Yes or No
Section 4.2 of Operations
Manual:
Task risk assessments to be
in place as per HSE Manual Yes or No
requirements:
Any Exemption requirements
(if yes attach copy): Yes or No
Additional Comments:
Approved by name / position / date / signature
HQ Operations:
HQ Engineering
Special Conditions of
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4.2.4. Non Field Moves
General
For non- field moves, all of the guidelines provided under field moves remain applicable, however
due to the added uncertainty and associated risks with moves of a longer duration additional
consideration should be given to areas such as:
• Tow Vessel Selection: ensuring that non marginal vessels are not utilized for such moves.
• Deck Loads: are minimized so as optimize move efficiency and also reduce risks
associated with higher deck loads.
• Non-Essential Personnel: are removed from the installation for the period of the move.
• Weather: monitoring is optimized so as to manage any associated risks.
• Contingency & Emergency Response: consider the additional challenges with longer move
and the potential access to emergency support.
4.2.5. Rig Move Reporting
Upon the completion of all rig moves, a rig move report should be completed and a copy sent to the
Rig Manager. Figure 4e contains a format for the rig move report.
4.2.6. Navigation
Vessels that are not self-propelled should ensure that the tow master/Rig Mover and tow vessel
personnel are competent and suitably licensed and operate in accordance with marine professional
practices.
In the absence of Flag State navigational standards, USCG or British MCA or IMO standards should
be used with procedures and formalities as outlined by the Nautical Institute or equivalent professional
maritime body.
A suitable navigational library and chart folio should be maintained to allow the installation to be
navigated to the nearest port of refuge or safe haven in the event of any emergency. All relevant
documentation affecting this eventuality should be kept up to date. Chart corrections should be made
using information from either USA or British Admiralty or Coastal State Notice to Mariners and/or other
similar information. When arriving into port the latest notice of mariners from that country whose
chart is in use should be onboard.
All IMO documents required by the Flag and Coastal States must be on board. In the absence of Flag
State requirements, installations should use the following publications as a guide to safe navigation,
protection of the environment, and the practice of good seamanship. The list of IMO documents
below is limited and may not satisfy Flag / Coastal State requirements.
• IMO - International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (2001 consolidated edition)
with latest amendments.
• IMO - MARPOL 73/78 (consolidated edition 1997) with latest amendments.
• IMO - International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972 (1990 edition).
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• IMO - Ship’s Routing (sixth edition 1991) & Amendments (1993 Ed).
• International Conventions on Standards of Training, Certification and
• Watch keeping (1995 edition.).
• ICS - Bridge Procedures Guide (3rd edition 1998).
• Nautical Institute - Bridge Team Management (1993 edition).
• Nautical Institute - Passage Planning 1994.
• Nautical Institute - Bridge Watch keeping 1994.
• Nautical Institute - The Master’s Role in Collecting Evidence (1997 edition).
• American Merchant Seaman Manual.
• Merchant Marine Officers Guide.
• Weather for Mariners.
• A Mariners Guide to Radio Facsimile Weather Charts.
• Pilot Service, Vessel Traffic Service and Port Operations.
• American Practical Navigator Vol. 1&2.
• The Mariners Handbook.
• Peril at Sea and Salvage.
• Pirates and Armed robbers (A Master's Guide Line).
• Guide to Port Entry.

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Figure 4.6. Rig Move Report
RIG MOVE REPORT

Installation Name:
Original Area of Operation:
New Area of Operation:
Move Date/Time: Start date ( ) Start time ( )
From commence jacking at End date ( ) End time ( )
original location to complete
jacking at new location Total duration: hrs
Rig Manager:
OIM / Barge Supervisor:
Name of New Operator:
Dist. Between Locations:
Tow Vessels: (indicate if dry tow vessel)
Number:
Names: / /
BHP: / /
Continuous bollard pull: / /
Site Specific Information:
Original Location:
Co-ordinates:
Block:
Water depth:
Platform: Yes or No
Rig heading:
Leg penetrations: stb( ) port( ) bow( )
Air gap:
Platform standoff:
Dist port/stb well centre:
New Location:
Co-ordinates:
Block:
Water depth:
Platform: Yes or No
Rig heading:
Leg penetrations: stb( ) port( ) bow( )
Air gap:
Platform standoff:
Dist port/stb well centre:

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Weather conditions:
Timings:
Jacking at old location:
Jacking at new location:
Moving:
Waiting on weather:
Waiting on daylight:
Waiting (other):
Equipment repair time:
Preload time including test:
Tow distance:
Average speed:
Stability during move:
Spud can: (retracted / extended) (full / empty) (dump valve open / dump valve closed)
Actual hull draft:
Actual displacement:
Calculated hull draft:
Calculated displacement:
VDL (actual ) (allowable )
Preload (required ) (applied ) (static test time )
KG / VCG
Fsurf / Adusted KG
LCG / TCG / Trim / Heel
Personnel:
OIM
Barge Supervisor
Mechanic
Electrician
Maintenance Supervisor
Warranty Surveyor
Client Rep.
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4.2.7. Jacking Consul Operations
During Jacking and pre-loading operations, the control room should remain manned by a competent
person(s) at all times, and communications maintained with the towing vessels
• When positioning the rig on a platform, a competent person will observe at the aft of the rig for
potential collision points on the platform.
• Final position on the location will be approved in writing by the client’s representative before
penetration of the legs.
• If full pre-load is taken on board with the hull in the water and the required leg reaction cannot
be applied, pre-loading must be done again air gap.
• During pre-loading a competent person will be posted to observe hull draft and/or air gap.
• If the trim of the rig approaches maximum degrees, pre-load will be dumped and the hull will
be leveled.
4.2.8. Rig Positioning

Jacking Operations Planning
At the pre-move meeting held prior to commencement of installation moving operations specific details
regarding the installation’s location arrival and approach should be determined. Dependent upon
an open or platform location, the following topics should be reviewed:
• Safe distance from field installations.
• Pipeline identification and marking requirements.
• Weather criteria.
• Approach plan including intended installation heading at open locations.
• Initial leg pinning. Reposition of installation to a standoff location.
• Adjustments to raw water tower position as required.
• Attending vessel disconnect and reconnect procedures when anchors are run.
• Anchor deployment procedures (where required).
• Anchor pattern (where required).
• Bottom disturbance due to previous units on location, including sliding problems.
• Measurement techniques and acceptance criteria and tolerance for final unit position.
• Divers and / or ROV requirements.
Marine Support / Towing Vessels

The marine support / towing vessels availability for each individual installation and area of operation
should be reviewed prior to the start of each move. As a general guide, units can be positioned
on open locations with the use of one (1), or two (2) attending vessels. For platform locations,
approach and final positioning will generally require three (3) attending vessels. However if the Client
agrees positioning of the rig on a platform location where anchors will be used for final positioning,
then two (2) vessels may be acceptable. Where it is anticipated that strong currents will act on the
legs as they are lowered (generally in water depths greater than 55m), towing vessels of higher capacity
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Obstruction Clearance
When crossing pipelines or other subsea structures, an overall clearance of 30 feet or half the
available water depth (whichever is less) should be maintained below the spud cans. Leg lowering
should not commence until a horizontal clearance of 50m (where possible) has been obtained from
any obstruction. Pipelines in close proximity to the installation should be clearly identified and marked
where possible. Where spud can /
pipeline clearance is less than 10m, adequate separations should be verified and confirmed by
divers or ROV prior to lowering the leg.
Tides
The magnitude and direction of tidal flow should be assessed for potential effects on final positioning
onto a platform. The final approach of the installation to the platform may have to be scheduled to
coincide with either slack tide, or tidal flow running away from the platform, if the tidal current is strong.
Motions
Installation motions can have a major role in final positioning onto a platform. Motions should never
exceed the allowable motions described in each unit's Marine Operations Manual. In cases where
close proximity between the installation and platform exist, more onerous motion limits might be
required to reduce the risk of collision. To mitigate the risk of collision between an installation
and platform, final positioning should not commence until tidal and motion limiting criteria is
understood and agreed by all responsible parties.
Anchors
When anchors are deployed, an exclusion zone of 100 metres from pipelines or power cables should
be maintained as far as practical. In cases where anchors need to be placed within this exclusion
zone, the position of the obstruction and the proposed anchor drop position in relation to the
obstruction should be positively identified and confirmed by the field operator. Pre-installed anchors
are preferred to deploying the installation anchors in such circumstances. Where pipeline or cable
positions cannot be confirmed it may be preferable to avoid the use of anchors in the vicinity of
obstructions and rely on towing vessels only.
As a general rule, anchors that are deployed crossing pipelines should be secured on the anchor
handling vessel's deck during crossing. The anchor tail chain or wire should be suitably secured
typically in a shark jaw type arrangement, or suitable sized pelican hook.
Final Position
On an open location, once the installation is pinned in the final position, position acceptance
should be obtained from the onboard Client representative.
On a platform location, after the unit is pinned in the final position, measurements should be taken
to confirm that the drilling package can reach the scheduled well slots in longitudinal and transverse
directions. This process should be repeated after the unit is elevated to minimum air-gap and as
penetration occurs during pre-loading. Position acceptance should be obtained from the onboard
Client representative prior to the commencement of pre-loading. During elevating operations and
during the initial stages of leg penetration, the relative position and distance between unit and platform
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4.2.9. Pre-loading
General
Initial leg penetrations will depend on the soil conditions. The person in charge of jacking should be
vigilant and ensure that the unit remains level within the criteria stated in the installations Marine
Operations Manual in all directions (typically 0.3 degrees).
Bore Hole Operations

Depending upon the results of the site assessment, it may be necessary to conduct coring
operations to determine soil conditions. This operation would occur prior to pre- loading. In such cases
the unit should remain at draft. Detailed procedures for this activity are prepared on a case by
case basis, which should specify the appropriate weather limitations.
Pre-Loading Operations
Pre-loading should be performed immediately following the move onto a new location, or after
completion of coring. This operation replicates as nearly as possible the maximum on-bottom loading
condition that may occur during storm conditions. Each installation should be pre-loaded either in
accordance with the installation’s Marine Operations Manual requirements, or as directed by the site
specific data generated, or approved by Engineering.
Pre-loading operations are strictly conducted at minimum air-gaps with an absolute maximum
allowable air-gap of 5 feet. Due regard should be extended in calculating the tidal rise or fall. In cases
where large tidal ranges exist, it may be necessary to develop special pre-loading procedures.
The towing vessels should remain connected until pre-loading operations are completed in case rapid
settlement, or punch through should occur.
During pre-loading operations, all required afloat closures are to remain secured. All crane booms
are to be racked and secured. No crane movements are allowed. Helicopter operations should be
suspended during pre-load operations. If a landing is required in an emergency, pre-loading
operations should be suspended and 5 percent of pre-load dumped to compensate for the helicopter
landing and takeoff weight.
Pre-load Holding Times

The pre-loading procedure and holding period are dictated by the actual soil conditions encountered
on each location. Typically a pre-load holding time of 6 hours is recommended, during which time
the unit is not to settle. Individual site conditions may require increased times or justify reduced times
from the 6 hour typical value.
In deep soft clay soils where consolidation occurs, a rate of creep not exceeding 0.1 degree per
hour in the second half of the pre-load holding period is generally acceptable. However, this rate
of creep is not applicable when soil of significantly weaker strength is present below the final level
reached by the spud can. Requests by installation Management for reduced pre-load holding time
should be considered by Engineering on a case by case basis. Granting of such requests is
dependent upon evaluation of geotechnical, environmental parameters and field operating
experience. Supporting data should accompany the request.
On completion of pre-loading operations, the final leg penetrations are to be recorded and compared
with site assessment predictions. Any anomalies are to be reviewed and recorded. In cases of doubt
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4.2.10. Scouring
Scour can occur in areas of sandy soils subject to currents in excess of 2 knots. In many cases high
currents occur during spring tides and during storms. The risk of scour is particularly high when
spud can penetration into the seabed is less than the depth of the maximum bearing area of the spud
can.
Scour prevention methods (sandbagging or pre-laid gravel bases) are to be provided at locations
where major scouring of surface sands could cause the installation to settle catastrophically into
underlying softer soil that is unable to adequately support the installation.
If the installation is supported on a foundation where scouring or erosion should not adversely
affect the foundation integrity, the installation may be re-levelled should minor settlement
attributable to scouring occur.
If the final spud can penetration is less than the spud can height at full spud can diameter,
there is potential of scouring. This is especially true in soils with coral / boulder outcrops. In such
conditions an initial inspection of all spud cans should be made by means of divers or ROV within
one week of the unit's arrival. Checks should thereafter be conducted at intervals not exceeding
one m onth. Reports of scour inspections should be submitted to the Rig Manager and
Engineering Manager for review.
Spud cans with penetrations of 4m or less into sandy soils in general should be inspected for scour
following severe storms with wind speeds of 50 knots or sea states of 7.5m or more.
4.2.11. Dry Tow Moves
All dry tow moves are subject to the approval of both the Operations Manager and Engineering
Manager. Consideration for dry moves should include:
• Loading location.
• Loading procedures.
• Sea-fastenings.
• Cribbing arrangements.
• Structural integrity of the installation during dry tow.
• Minimum manning levels for dry tow vessel.
• Unloading location.
• Unloading procedures.
Responsibilities
The OIM has the right to veto any operation conducted onboard and any operation affecting
the safety of the installation. The OIM may delegate the marine operations responsibility to a
suitably qualified marine specialist such as the Barge Supervisor. The OIM is responsible to be
familiar with the Policy & Procedure and ensure implementation thereof.
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prepare the unit for moving operations and also supervise such moving and positioning operations.
This includes, but is not limited to, preparation of calculations for jacking and afloat conditions to
ensure the load line draft, variable loads and VCG are in compliance with the installation’s Marine
Operations Manual.
The Barge Supervisor is to ensure the installation and all equipment is secured in accordance with
good marine practice, pre-move verifications of jacking, mooring and ballast systems have been
conducted and the installation is in seaworthy condition prior to commencing move operations.
During moving operations and also positioning at a new location, the Barge Supervisor must
ensure that all necessary checks are performed and operations are conducted in line with all
necessary procedures. The Barge Supervisor is responsible to be familiar with the Policy &
Warranty Surveyor: Is appointed by KS Drilling to satisfy requirements of the installation’s

insurance Underwriters. The Warranty Surveyor is not the Underwriter and does not represent
insurers. The Warranty Surveyor's responsibility is to independently observe and report that move
operations are being conducted within the unit's Marine Operations Manual and generally acceptable
marine practices.
The Warranty Surveyor may offer expert advice on marine related issues similar to a Harbor Pilot’s
function. Use of Warranty Surveyors in an active role is discouraged in order to minimize risks
associated with conflict of interest. The Warranty Surveyor has no direct authority or veto powers
regarding installation mobilization as ultimate responsibility for the installation remains with the
OIM and the installation's owners at all times.
Rig Manager: When present onboard the installation during moving operations is strictly to support
the OIM. The Rig Manager may assist with liaison with the Client and shore management and act
as delegated by the OIM. The Rig Manager is not to assume command of the installation move
operation, which is to remain with the permanent installation crew. The Rig Manager is responsible
to be familiar with the Policy & Procedure and ensure implementation thereof including the
application of all rig move & location approval requests.
Operations Manager: Is responsible to be familiar with the Policy & Procedure and ensure
implementation thereof. In particular all applications for rig move & location approvals must be
approved by the Operations Manager for any such moves to take place.
Technical Manager: Is responsible to be familiar with the Policy & Procedure and ensure
implementation thereof. In particular all applications for rig move & location approvals must be
approved by the Technical Manager for any such moves to take place.
Documentation
Marine Operations Manual. Section 4.1
Tow Vessel Selection Guidelines. Figure 4.3 Bathymetric Survey.
Tow / Supply / Anchor Handling Vessel Inspection Report Figure 4.4.
Rig Move Report Figure 4.6.
Rig Move & Location Approval Form. Jack-up field move. Check list Figure 4.2.

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4.3. Operations with Other Marine Vessels
POLICY
All marine operations must be pre-planned and managed in accordance with good oilfield practices
respecting the safety of all personnel involved.
PURPOSE
To conduct safe and efficient operations.
SCOPE
This Policy & Procedure applies to all installations owned, operated or managed by KS
Drilling.
PROCEDURE
4.3.1. Supply Vessels
All vessels approaching a KS Drilling installation should advise their ETA at least 1 hour before
arrival and may require the following information from the installation:
• Installation heading and anchor pattern.
• Weather information.
• Name of standby vessel.
• Installation operations (ROV ops, over-side work, flaring etc.).
• Control room and crane VHF working channels.
• Whether the supply vessel should be worked on arrival, or not.
The following points should be taken into consideration when planning supply vessel operations:
• The type of load; heavy lifts; dangerous cargo.
• Any requirement for a particular order of loading / offloading.
• Operating limits and weather conditions.
• Time limitations and boat crew rest periods may apply.
• If supply vessels must operate alongside the installation for extended periods, OIM should
confirm that the supply vessel has sufficient watch keeping officers capable of maneuvering
the vessel.
Before any supply vessel closes within the 500 meter zone, the status of the following should be
confirmed and defects reported to the KS Drilling OIM / Barge Supervisor.
• All propulsion and maneuvering control equipment.
• Internal and external communications equipment.
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In marginal conditions a supply vessel should be asked to approach to a stand-off position at

least 50 meters from the KS Drilling installation to assess the conditions and the vessel’s ability to carry
out cargo operations.
The following points should be taken into consideration before commencing any supply vessel
operations. In marginal weather conditions it is imperative for the safety of both the supply vessel and
KS Drilling installation that the items below are complied with:
• Visibility should be sufficient to allow the supply vessel Master a clear view of the installation
throughout the cargo operation.
• Wind and current direction. Operations should be carried out down wind and down current of
the installation whenever possible. This is to minimize the risk of contact in the event of a
failure in the supply vessel propulsion, or steering. An exception to this would be essential
work on a potential shallow gas operation, when the vessel should be kept upwind.
• The station keeping ability of the vessel including the type and power of the propulsion and
the experience of the personnel.
• The nature of the cargo and the expected duration of the operation.
The Master of a supply vessel always retains the right to refuse to come alongside, or to cease
operations and move clear of the installation on the grounds of the safety of the vessel and its crew.
Once inside the 500 meter safety zone, any change in the operational status of the vessel
equipment should be reported to the installation and a decision taken to continue or abort the cargo
transfer operation.
Should the vessel or any member of the crew be involved in an incident whilst inside the 500 meter
zone, then it must be reported to the unit OIM.
Any supply vessel losing an anchor, piece of cargo or equipment over the side within the 500 meter
zone should report this loss to the installation OIM. Supply vessels working alongside the
installation, when possible should secure their marine radar systems to prevent unnecessary RF
exposure of Rig Personnel and exclude interference with the installations electronic equipment.
4.3.2. Supply Vessels in DP Mode

Supply vessels operating using dynamic positioning (DP) may only be permitted alongside if deemed
acceptable by OIM. The vessel should comply with the IMCA publications, M103 “Guidelines for
the Design and Operation of DP Vessels”, confirmed acceptable for close approach DP operations
by the OIM / Master with support from the Rig Manager as necessary.
For safety reasons a DP supply vessel using DP only, should not work on the windward side of a KS
Drilling installation without a task risk assessment (TRA). The TRA should consider loss of supply
vessel DP capabilities.
DP supply vessels should not approach a KS Drilling installation when flowing a well, without approval.
The use of DP during actual cargo transfer operations is only acceptable with the permission of
the OIM.
Information regarding the capabilities of the vessel and the state of readiness of her equipment
should be confirmed to the OIM of the KS Drilling installation before operations commence and the
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In weather conditions nearing the DP supply vessel’s station keeping capabilities, the OIM of a KS
Drilling installation should request that two trained DP Operators be on the bridge at all times while
the supply vessel is operating on DP within the 500 meter zone.
4.3.3. Standby Vessels

Every KS Drilling installation that has an attendant standby vessel should develop a suitable working
relationship with that vessel to enhance the safety of the KS Drilling personnel. In such activities the
standby vessel should be fully aware of the day to day operations and status of the KS Drilling
installation and be familiar with the installation’s emergency procedures.
The main functions of standby vessels are:
• Act as a place of safety.
• Rescue people from the water.
• Provide medical aid for rescued people.
• Monitor the installation’s safety zone for anti-collision.
• Provide on scene command in accordance with the installation’s Emergency Response Plan.
• Monitor the performance of the installation’s navigation lights & fog signals.
• In normal operations, the standby vessel should remain outside the 500 meter zone.
Whenever the vessel is required to perform close standby duties, the vessel should confirm to
the installation that it is fully functional in all respects to carry out the required duties and that all
rescue equipment is ready for use.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Barge Supervisor: Is the onboard marine authority and is fully responsible for all marine
operations. The Barge Supervisor is responsible to be familiar with the Policy & Procedure and
Rig Manager: The Rig Manager is responsible to be familiar with the Policy & Procedure and ensure
implementation thereof including the application of all rig move & location approval requests.
DOCUMENTATION
IMCA M125 Safety Interface Document for a DP Vessel working near an Offshore Platform (July
1997).
Annex to M103 “Two Vessel Supplement” by Poseidon Maritime Draft; (Aug 2000). Marine
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4.4. Log Book Requirements
POLICY
All log books should be maintained in accordance with Flag State requirements.
PURPOSE
To ensure appropriate management of all documentation concerning Flag State requirements.
SCOPE
This Policy & Procedure applies to all installations owned, operated or managed by KS Drilling.
PROCEDURE
General
The OIM is responsible for the maintenance of the official logbooks. It is the OIM / Barge
Supervisor responsibility under Flag State, Coastal State and IMO requirements to insure the
suitable entries are made.
Flag State Log Book
Installations should maintain a marine log book, or equivalent, in which records of the installation’s
course, speed, and fuel consumption and environmental details, when on tow. Day to day boat and
helicopter movements, safety drills, safety critical maintenance tasks and visits by Class and Flag
Authorities should also be recorded.
Oil Record Book (MODU)
This document (normally titled Oil Record Book Part 1) must be maintained up to date at all times.
It is the responsibility of the OIM / Barge Supervisor to ensure the accuracy of the contents.
GMDSS Log Book
Unless the Flag State Administration provides a GMDSS log book, the KS Drilling standard must
be either the USA or British (MSA) log book. The OIM / Barge Supervisor must ensure that the
GMDSS log book is completed as per instructions and that all the designated daily, weekly and
monthly checks are completed.
Machinery Space Records
Suitable machinery records should be maintained on all installations irrespective of the degree of
automation on onboard. Records should be used to confirm equipment and plant status at
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DOCUMENTATION
Flag State Log Book. Oil
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4.5. Emergency Preparedness
POLICY
All installations must be prepared to respond and manage emergency situations.
PURPOSE
To ensure appropriate response and management of emergency situations.
SCOPE
This Policy & Procedure applies to all installations owned, operated or managed by KS
Drilling.
PROCEDURE
Various emergency situations should be prepared for including but not limited to:
• Severe weather.
• Loss of power.
• Towing.
• Salvage.
• Responding to distress signals.
• Rescuing survivors.
Such preparedness should include the generation of installation specific emergency procedures as
defined within the KS Drilling HSE Manual.
4.5.1. Severe Weather
If severe weather is forecasted, the OIM should ensure that the installation is suitably prepared with
particular reference to the watertight integrity and safety of personnel.
Typically winds in excess of 60 Knots may threaten the safe movement of personnel on exposed decks.
For Self elevating installations afloat, typically when 9 to 10 second plus period swells in combination
with 3m+ sea states are forecast, preparations should be made for increased motions.
The OIM should monitor the approach of the weather system and use the onboard equipment to
assist in this matter. In addition he should also contact the forecasting bureau direct to obtain the
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• Suspension of drilling operations.

• Evacuation of non-essential personnel. Verifying installation stability.
• Securing deck loads.
• Ensuring all internal and external watertight closures are secure.
• Limiting personnel access to external decks.
• Rigging safety lines where necessary.
Every KS Drilling installation will develop suitable contingency procedures to cover such a situation
and determine a realistic time frame for the securing of the installation to a suitable status and the
evacuation of non-essential personnel. It is important that an evacuation procedure is developed and
maintained in line with the local area resources.
Upon the passing of severe weather, the OIM should ensure a suitable damage inspection is
completed to verify the structural status.
4.5.2. Loss of Power

Every KS Drilling installation will develop specific procedures to cover the activities to be initiated upon
the total loss of power.
4.5.3. Towing
The Barge Supervisor should be fully familiar with the rigging, operation and maintenance of the
emergency towing system.
The system should be regularly checked and it is important that the surrounding deck area is kept
clear of any obstructions that will impair deployment.
4.5.4. Salvage
Where the OIM deems it necessary to engage the assistance of a salvage company, he should inform
KS Drilling Management before the agreement is entered into.
The form commonly used is a Lloyds Open Form (LOF) agreement, the OIM must review with KS
Drilling Management prior to agreeing to enter into the agreement.
4.5.5. Responding to Distress Signals

Upon receiving a signal from any source that persons are in distress at sea, the Master of a vessel
at sea, that is in a position to provide assistance, is bound to proceed with all speed to their assistance.
If possible, the Master should inform the distressed persons or the search and rescue service that he
is responding to provide assistance.
If the OIM decides that his vessel is in a position to provide assistance but unable to render
reasonable assistance, he should enter the decision and reasons in the IADC report and any
appropriate installation log books and inform rescue services accordingly. If several vessels answer a
call, the distressed vessel may requisition the most appropriate vessels answering and release others
from their duty to assist. Such release should be noted in the IADC report and any appropriate
installation log books with the time and position.
The OIM of a drilling installation may be able to offer safe haven, helicopter landing and medical
facilities even if moving the vessel to the scene is unreasonable or impossible. This obligation is legal
and binding by International Convention on Salvage 1982, article 10 and article 98(1) of UN Convention
for the Law of the Sea, UNCOLS, 1982.
In the event of an OIM deciding to respond to a distress, he should inform the Rig Manager.
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In responding to a distress the OIM should ensure that by undertaking such action he does not place
his own installation and crew at an unacceptable level of risk.
4.5.6. Rescuing Survivors

When involved in international operations it is always possible that a KS Drilling installation may
be involved in a distress operation and find itself in a position of having to receive survivors. In
many cases this operation may be very straightforward and only involve a small number of personnel.
In some parts of the world there is a possibility that small boats laden with personnel looking for
relocation in other countries may be involved and may deliberately place their vessel in a state of
jeopardy to entice a larger vessel to their aid. In all cases the OIM must respond to save life. The
legitimacy of personnel in such a situation should be confirmed to the extent practical or possible. A
close search of any items brought onboard should be made for any concealed arms, contraband, etc.
It is important for the OIM to communicate the situation at the earliest opportunity to the Rig Manager.
The Rig Manager is responsible for making further necessary contacts and notifications.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The OIM may delegate the marine operations responsibility to a suitably qualified marine
specialist such as the Barge Supervisor. The OIM is responsible to be familiar with the Policy &
Documentation
Installation’s Marine Operations Manual.
KS Drilling HSE Manual. KSDR-L2-05A-HSE
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5. Land Rig Specific Operations
Rig Move Requirements
POLICY
Rig moves must be planned and approved before commencement.
PURPOSE
To ensure safe and efficient rig moves are conducted.
SCOPE
The Policy applies to all land rigs operated by KS Drilling and its subsidiaries.
5.1. Rig Move Procedure
5.1.1. Location Approval
When the location has been prepared, the rig manager, RSTC (Rig Safety Training Coordinator) and the rig superintendent
will inspect it prior and if satisfactory, the rig manager will approve it.
A location report will be sent by the rig manager to the operations manager confirming the site is acceptable.
The location report will be forwarded to the insurance underwriters.
Confirmation that insurance is granted from the provider is required before a rig move can commence.
5.1.2. Rig Move Route

The client will provide the rig move route. It should be reviewed by the rig manager and the rig move contractor providing the
trucks, cranes etc. to assess if the route is the most suitable.
The rig manager and rig superintendent will conduct a physical survey of the route to ensure it is suitable for conducting the
rig move.
A check list will be used to ensure all aspects have been covered including suitability of bridges, width of roads, height of
overhead power lines and bridges.
Attention should be addressed to passing through populated areas and be avoided if practical.
The local police should be alerted of the impending rig move in case an escort is required for wide loads or other reasons.
Any problems discovered on the route survey should be corrected prior to moving any loads.
5.1.3. Security
Site security is provided by the client, they will conduct a survey and deliver a report to the rig manager. This report will
contain a description of the threat level in the general vicinity of the site and the route to the site.
Based on the threat, the report will contain the mitigating measures that the client has implemented to reduce any risk to as
low as reasonably practicable (ALARP).
The security report is forwarded to the operations manager for review and for his approval if acceptable. This report will be
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5.2. Responsibility
5.2.1. Rig Manager

Responsible for approving the location and the route for moving equipment.
Responsible for reviewing the security plan and dealing with exceptions or corrective actions prior to forwarding for final
approval.
5.2.2. Rig Superintendent
Responsible for the overall safety and efficiency of the rig down, rig move and rig up process.
Responsible for ensuring the personnel follow the specific procedures for the rig move and apply work practices as described
in the HSE manual.
5.2.3. Operations Manager
Responsible for reviewing and approving rig move procedure.

Responsible for reviewing and approving the security plan and forwarding to Insurance underwriters.
Responsible for implementing additional requirements in the security plan and the rig move procedure.
5.2.4. All Personnel

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5.3. Documentation
Route check list.

Rig specific rig move procedures.
Security plan.
Location report.

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6. DOCUMENT CONTROL
6.1. Control of Documents
Only electronic copies of this manual are available in the KS Drilling Intranet Site and are considered
as approved and controlled documents.
For the avoidance of doubt, all paper copies printed from the KS Drilling Intranet Site are uncontrolled
documents along with any subsequently downloaded electronic copies of the said document. The latest
controlled version of this Manual shall be stored on the KS Drilling Intranet Site as described above.
This Manual will be subjected to a review once every two years, when document users will have the
opportunity to express opinions and suggest improvements. The document control system allows for
continuous update of these documents as well. Any user may at any time identify an error or suggest
an improvement using a change request form KSDR-L2FOR-QA-002 available within the QMS
Documentation system. See Guidance Document KSDR-L2-GD-HSE-002 within the QHSE
Documentation system for details on all Document changes within the KS Drilling Management
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6.2. Document Control Page / Table of Revisions
DOCUMENT CONTROL PAGE
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Description of Change Revision No Revision Date Prepared by Position Reviewed by Position
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Revise section 1 subsection 2 item number 19:
The driller does not have the authority to exceed the maximum
allowable pull on stuck pipe.
For each trip, the maximum allowable pull on stuck pipe (at zero
torque) must be calculated and clearly posted at the driller’s
position. Maximum allowable pull on stuck pipe is 85% of the Head of Global
1 04-Feb-14 Ian Linden Nicholas Fournier COO
minimum tensile yield which can be obtained from the drill pipe data Operations
sheets or from the IADC Driller’s Manual, Chapter B, Sections B-2-
1, B2-2 and B-2-3.
The minimum class of pipe authorised for use by KS Drilling is
Premium, torsional and tensile minimum values will be based on this
class.
Amend / insert Land Rig Specific Operations (Section 5),
Head of Global
Revise Document Control “Section 5” to “Section 6”, 2 25-May-15 Ian Linden Nicholas Fournier COO
Operations
Revise Appendices “Section 6” to “Section 7”
Revise Document Control process to new KS Drilling standard 3 20-May-2017 Graham McBain Global Head QHSE Nicholas Fournier COO
Insert revised QHSE Policy Statement 3 20-May-2017 Graham McBain Global Head QHSE Nicholas Fournier COO
New Revision of KS Drilling QHSE policy statement 4 21-Aug-2018 Graham McBain Global Head QHSE Nicholas Fournier COO

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Description of Change Revision No Revision Date Prepared by Position Reviewed by Position
This controlled document has been produced by Corporate Operations Dept
Questions relating to this document should be referred to Corporate Operations Dept.

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7. APPENDICES
List of Appendices
1. IADC Drillers Manual 11th Edition 2007.

2. API RP 5A3/ISO 13678 2nd Edition / July 2003
3. API RP 5A5/ISO 15463 7th Edition / June 2005
4. API Spec 5B 15th Edition / 2008
5. API RP 5B1 5th Edition / August 1999
6. API RP 5C1 18th Edition / May 1999
7. API Bull 5C2 21st Edition / October 1999
8. API Bull 5C3 6th Edition / November 1, 1994
9. API RP 5C5/ISO 13679 3rd Edition / July 2003
10. API RP 5C7 1st Edition / December 1996
11. API Spec 5CT/ISO 11960 8th Edition / July 2005
12. API Spec 5D 5th Edition / October 2001
13. API Spec 7
14. API Spec 7-1/ISO 10424-1 1st Edition
15. API RP 7A1 1st Edition / November 1, 1992 / Reaffirmed, March 2005
16. API RP 7G 16th Edition / August 1998 / Effective Date: December 1, 1998
17. API Spec 7K/ISO 14693 4th Edition / June 2005 / Effective Date: December 2005
18. API RP 7L 1st Edition / December 1995 / Effective Date: April 1, 1996
19. API Spec 7NRV 1st Edition / July 2006
20. API Spec 8A 13th Edition / December 1997 / Effective Date: May 1998
21. API RP 8B/ISO 13534 7th Edition / March 2002
22. API Spec 9A/ISO 10425 25th Edition
23. API RP 9B 12th Edition / June 2005
24. API Spec 10A/ISO 10426-1 23rd Edition / April 2002
25. API RP 10B-2/ISO 10426-2 1st Edition / July 2005
28. API RP 10B-5/ISO 10426-5 1st Edition / April 2005
29. API Spec 10D/ISO 10427-1 6th Edition / March 2002
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30. API RP 10D-2/ISO 10427-2 1st Edition August 2004

31. API RP 10F/ISO 10427-3 3rd Edition / April 2002
32. API TR 10TR1 1st Edition / June 1996 / Reaffirmed, August 2003
33. API TR 10TR2 1st Edition / July 1997 / Reaffirmed, September 2002
34. API TR 10TR3 1st Edition / May 1999 / Reaffirmed, May 2005
35. API Spec 11IW 1st Edition / June 2000
36. API Spec 13A/ISO 13500 17th Edition December 2006
37. API RP 13B-1/ISO 10414-1 3rd Edition / December 2003
38. API RP 13B-2 4th Edition / February 2005
39. API TR 10TR1 1st Edition / June 1996 / Reaffirmed, August 2003
40. API TR 10TR2 1st Edition / July 1997 / Reaffirmed, September 2002
41. API TR 10TR3 1st Edition / May 1999 / Reaffirmed, May 2005
42. API Spec 11IW 1st Edition / June 2000
43. API Spec 13A/ISO 13500 17th Edition / December 2006
44. API RP 13B-1/ISO 10414-1 3rd Edition / December 2003
45. API RP 13B-2 4th Edition / February 2005
46. API RP 13C 3rd Edition / December 2004
47. API RP 13D 5th Edition / June 2006
48. API RP 13I/ISO 10416 7th Edition / February 2004
49. API RP 13J/ISO 1353-3 4th Edition / May 2006
50. API RP 13K 2nd Edition / February 1996 / Reaffirmed, August 2006
51. API RP 13M/ISO 13503-1 1st Edition / July 2004
52. API Spec 16A/ISO 13533 3rd Edition / June 2004
53. API Spec 16C 1st Edition / January 29, 1993
54. API Spec 16D 2nd Edition / July 2004
55. API Spec 16F 1st Edition / August 2004
56. API RP 16Q 1st Edition / November 1993
57. API Spec 16R 1st Edition / January 1997
58. API Spec 16RCD 1st Edition / February 2005
59. API RP 49 2nd Edition / May 2001 / Reaffirmed, March 2007
60. API RP 53 3rd Edition / March 1997 / Reaffirmed, September 2004
61. API RP 59 2nd Edition / May 2006
62. API RP 64 2nd Edition / October 2001 Reaffirmed March 2007

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63. API RP 65 1st Edition / September 2002

64. API RP 67 2nd Edition / May 2007
65. API Bull E1 2nd Edition / December 1, 1990 / Reaffirmed, June 2000

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7.1. IADC Drillers Manual 11th Edition 2007.

• Bit Classification and Grading
• Drill String
• Casing and Tubing
• Drill Collars, Kellys, Subs and Heavy Weight Drill Pipe
• Pipe Handling Equipment
• Draw-works Brakes
• Chains and Sprockets
• Rotary Hose and Swivels
• Engines
• Pumps
• Well Control Equipment and Procedures
• Derricks and Masts
• Wire Rope
• Lubrication
• Drilling Fluids
• Hole Deviation and Horizontal Drilling
• Hydraulics
• Cementing
• Electric Drilling Rigs
• General Information
• Drilling Mud Processing
7.2. API RP 5A3/ISO 13678 2nd Edition / July 2003

Recommended Practice on Thread Compounds for Casing, Tubing, and Line Pipe
Petroleum and natural gas industries - Evaluation and testing of thread compounds for use with casing,
tubing and line pipe provides the means for evaluating the suitability of thread compounds for
use on API round thread and buttress casing, tubing, and line pipe connections in high-pressure
service. The tests outlined in this publication are used to evaluate the critical performance properties
of thread compounds under laboratory conditions.
7.3. API RP 5A5/ISO 15463 7th Edition / June 2005

Field Inspection of New Casing, Tubing, and Plain-end Drill Pipe
Specifies requirements and gives recommendations for field inspection and testing of oil company
tubular goods (OCTG). This International Standard covers the practices and technology commonly
used in field inspection; however, certain practices may also be suitable for mill inspections. Covers
the qualification of inspection personnel, a description of inspection methods and apparatus
calibration and standardization procedures for various inspection methods. The evaluation of
imperfections and marking of inspected OCTG are included. Applicable to field inspection of OCTG
and is not applicable for use as a basis for acceptance or rejection.
7.4. API Spec 5B 15th Edition / 2008

Threading, Gauging, and Thread Inspection of Casing, Tubing, and Line Pipe Threads
(Includes Addendum 1 dated March 2004 and Errata dated April 1998)
Covers dimensions and marking requirements for API master thread gauges. Additional product
threads and thread gauges, as well as instruments and methods for the inspection of threads for line
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7.5. API RP 5B1 5th Edition / August 1999

Threading, Gauging, and Thread Inspection of Casing, Tubing, and Line Pipe Threads
(Includes Addendum dated September 2004)
Covers threading, gauging, gauging practice, and inspection of threads for casing, tubing, and line
pipe made under Specifications 5CT, 5D, and 5L. Also covers gauge specifications and certification
for casing, tubing, and line pipe gauges.
7.6. API RP 5C1 18th Edition / May 1999

Care and Use of Casing and Tubing
Covers use, transportation, storage, handling, and reconditioning of casing and tubing.
7.7. API Bull 5C2 21st Edition / October 1999

Performance Properties of Casing, Tubing, and Drill Pipe
Covers collapsing pressures, internal yield pressures, and joint strengths of API casing, tubing, and
drill pipe.
7.8. API Bull 5C3 6th Edition / November 1, 1994

Formulas and Calculations for Casing, Tubing, Drill Pipe, and Line Pipe Properties
(Includes Supplement 1, April 15, 1999)
Provides formulas used in the calculations of various pipe properties, and background
information regarding their development and use.
7.9. API RP 5C5/ISO 13679 3rd Edition / July 2003

Recommended Practice on Procedures for Testing Casing and Tubing Connections
Establishes minimum design verification testing procedures and acceptance criteria for casing and
tubing connections for the oil and natural gas industries. These physical tests are part of a design
verification process and provide objective evidence that the connection conforms to the
manufacturer’s claimed test load envelope and limit loads.
7.10. API RP 5C7 1st Edition / December 1996

Coiled Tubing Operations in Oil and Gas Well Services
Provided to meet the need for design and operating recommendations covering the coiled tubing
industry.
7.11. API Spec 5CT/ISO 11960 8th Edition / July 2005

Effective Date: January 1, 2006 Specification for Casing and Tubing
Specifies the technical delivery conditions for steel pipes (casing, tubing, plain end casing liners and
pup-joints) and accessories. It is the U.S. National adoption of ISO 11960. This standard is applicable
to the following connections in accordance with API Spec 5B:
• short round thread casing (STC);
• long round thread casing (LC);
• buttress thread casing (BC);
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• non-upset tubing (NU);

• external upset tubing (EU);
• Integral joint tubing (IJ).
7.12. API Spec 5D 5th Edition / October 2001

Effective Date: April 30, 2002 Specification for Drill Pipe
Covers Groups 1 and 3 drill pipe; specifically, those in certain designations and wall
thicknesses as provided in the standards list and tables.
7.13. API Spec 7

Rotary Drill Stem Elements 40th Edition / November 2001 / Effective Date: March 2002
(Includes Addendum dated August 2004, and Addendum 2 dated March 2006)
Covers tool joints and threaded connections, gauging practice, and master gauges.
7.14. API Spec 7-1/ISO 10424-1 1st Edition

February 2006 Specification for Rotary Drill Stem Elements
(Includes Addendum 1, dated March 2007)
This standard replaces, in part API Spec 7, 40th Edition. Spec 7 Addendum 2 removes the
following products now covered by this standard:
• Upper and lower kelly valves
• Square and hexagon kellys
• Drill-stem subs
• Drill collars
• Drilling and coring bits
• Heavyweight drill pipe
Tool joints, rotary shouldered connections and gauging will remain in API Spec 7 until they are moved
into ISO documents in the future. This edition of API Spec 7-1 is the modified national adoption of
ISO 10424-1:2004.
7.15. API RP 7A1 1st Edition / November 1, 1992 / Reaffirmed, March

2005
Testing of Thread Compound for Rotary Shouldered Connections (ANSI/API RP 7A1- 1992)
Provides recommendations for testing the frictional performance of thread compounds for rotary
shouldered connections.
7.16. API RP 7G 16th Edition / August 1998 / Effective Date: December 1,

1998
Drill Stem Design and Operating Limits
(Includes Errata dated, May 2000, and Addendum dated November 2003)
Covers recommendations for the design and selection of drill string members and includes
considerations of hole angle control, drilling fluids, weight, and rotary speed. Tables and graphs are
included that present dimensional, mechanical, and performance properties of new and used drill pipe;
new tool joints used with new and used drill pipe; drill collars; and kellys. Recommended standards
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7.17. API Spec 7K/ISO 14693 4th Edition / June 2005 / Effective Date:
December 2005
Specification for Drilling and Well Servicing Equipment
(Includes Addendum 1, dated February 2006, and Addendum 2, dated March 2006)
Provides general principles and specifies requirements for design, manufacture and testing of new
drilling and well-servicing equipment and of replacement primary load-carrying components
manufactured subsequent to the publication of this International Standard.
This Standard is applicable to the following equipment:
• rotary tables;
• rotary bushings;
• rotary slips;
• high pressure mud and cement hose;
• piston mud-pump components;
• draw-works components;
• spiders not capable of use as elevators;
• manual tongs;
• safety clamps not used as hoisting devices;
• power tongs, including spinning wrenches;
• BOP handling equipment.
7.18. API RP 7L 1st Edition / December 1995 / Effective Date: April 1,

1996
Inspection, Maintenance, Repair, and Remanufacture of Drilling Equipment
(Includes Addendum 1, dated February 2006, and Addendum 2, dated March 2006)
Provides owners and users of drilling equipment with guidelines for inspection, maintenance, repair,
and remanufacture procedures that may be utilized to maintain serviceability of the drilling
equipment. Covers the following drilling equipment: rotary tables; rotary bushings; rotary slips;
rotary hoses; slush pump connectors; drawworks components; spiders not used as elevators; manual
tongs; and safety clamps not used as hoisting devices.
7.19. API Spec 7NRV 1st Edition / July 2006

Specification for Drill String Non-return Valves
This standard was formulated to provide the minimum acceptable requirements for Drill String Non-
return Valve (NRV) equipment. It covers Drill String Non-return Valves, Non-return Valve Subs,
Non-return Valve Landing Nipples, Non-return Valve Equalizing Heads and all components that
establish tolerances and/or clearances which may affect performance or interchangeability of the NRV
equipment. Non-return Valve Subs, Non-return Valve Landing Nipples, Non-return Valve Equalizing
Heads and NRVs manufactured by different facilities or manufacturers may be supplied as separate
items.
7.20. API Spec 8A 13th Edition / December 1997 / Effective Date: May
1998
Drilling and Production Hoisting Equipment
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Covers material requirements for, and methods of rating and testing, certain hoisting equipment used
in drilling and production operations.
7.21. API RP 8B/ISO 13534 7th Edition / March 2002

Inspection, Maintenance, Repair, and Remanufacture of Hoisting Equipment
(Includes Addendum 1, dated November 2003 and Addendum 2, dated April 2005) Provides guidelines
and establishes requirements for inspection, maintenance, repair and
Re-manufacture of items of hoisting equipment used in drilling and product operations to maintain
equipment serviceability. More specifically, this recommended practice covers such items as crown
block sheaves and bearings, drilling hooks, elevator links, rotary swivels, dead- line tie-down/wire line
anchors, and safety clamps. This edition of API RP 8B is an identical adoption of ISO 13534:2000.
API Spec 8C/ISO 13535 4th Editions / February 2003 / Effective Date: July 1, 2003
Specification for Drilling and Production Hoisting Equipment (PSL 1 and PSL 2) (includes
Addendum 1, dated May 2004, and Addendum 2, dated April 2005)
Provides requirements for the design, manufacture and testing of hoisting equipment suitable for
use in drilling and production operations. Is applicable to numerous drilling and production hoisting
equipment, some of which include: travelling and hook blocks; elevator links and rotary swivels.
This edition of API RP 8C is a modified adoption of ISO 13535.
7.22. API Spec 9A/ISO 10425 25th Edition

February 2004 / Effective Date: August 2004 Specification for Wire Rope
Specifies the minimum requirements and terms of acceptance for the manufacture and testing of steel
wire ropes not exceeding rope grade 2160 for the petroleum and natural gas industries. This edition
of API Spec 9A is an identical adoption of ISO 10425.
7.23. API RP 9B 12th Edition / June 2005

Application, Care, and Use of Wire Rope for Oil Field Service
Covers typical wire rope applications for the oil and gas industry. Typical practices in the
application of wire rope to oil field service are indicated in Table 1, which shows the sizes and
constructions commonly used. Because of the variety of equipment designs, the selection of other
constructions than those shown is justifiable. In oilfield service, wire rope is often referred to as wire
line or cable. For the purpose of clarity, these various expressions are incorporated in this
recommended practice.
7.24. API Spec 10A/ISO 10426-1 23rd Edition / April 2002

Specification for Cements and Materials for Well Cementing
(Includes Addendum dated January 2005)
Specifies requirements and gives recommendations for eight classes of well cements, including their
chemical and physical requirements and procedures for physical testing. This specification is
applicable to well cement Classes A, B, C, D, E and F, which are the products obtained by grinding
Portland cement clinker and, if needed, calcium sulfate as an inter-ground additive. Processing
additives may be used in the manufacture of cement of these classes. Suitable set- modifying agents
may be inter-ground or blended during manufacture of Classes D, E and F. API Spec 10A is also
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cement clinker with no additives other than calcium sulfate or water. This edition of API Spec 10A
is an adoption of ISO 10426-1:2000 with editorial changes.
7.25. API RP 10B-2/ISO 10426-2 1st Edition / July 2005

Recommended Practice for Testing Well Cements
(Includes Errata 1, dated June 2006, and Errata 2, dated January 2007)
(Supersedes API RP 10B)
Specifies requirements and gives recommendations for the testing of cement slurries and related
materials under simulated well conditions. This edition of API RP 10B-2 is the identical national
adoption of ISO 10426-2.

Recommended Practice on Testing of Deep-water Well Cement Formulations
Provides procedures for testing well cements and cement blends for use in the petroleum and natural
gas industries in a deep water environment. This edition of API RP 10B-3 is the identical national
adoption of ISO 10426-3.

Recommended Practice on Preparation and Testing of Foamed Cement Slurries at Atmospheric
Pressure
Defines the methods for the generation and testing of foamed cement slurries and their corresponding
un-foamed base cement slurries at atmospheric pressure. This edition of API RP 10B-4 is the identical
national adoption of ISO 10426-4.
7.28. API RP 10B-5/ISO 10426-5 1st Edition / April 2005

Recommended Practice on Determination of Shrinkage and Expansion of Well Cement
Formulations at Atmospheric Pressure
Provides the methods for the testing of well cement formulations to determine the dimension changes
during the curing process (cement hydration) at atmospheric pressure only. This is a base document,
because under real well cementing conditions shrinkage and expansion take place under pressure
and different boundary conditions. This edition of API RP 10B-5 is the identical national adoption of
ISO 10426-5.
7.29. API Spec 10D/ISO 10427-1 6th Edition / March 2002

Specification for Bow-Spring Casing Centralizers
Provides minimum performance requirements, test procedures and marking requirements for bow-
spring casing centralizers for the petroleum and natural gas industries. The procedures provide
verification testing for the manufacturer’s design, materials and process specifications, and periodic
testing to confirm the consistency of product performance. API Spec 10D is not applicable to rigid
or positive centralizers. This edition of API Spec 10D is an adoption of ISO 10427-1:2001.
7.30. API RP 10D-2/ISO 10427-2 1st Edition August 2004

Centralizer Placement and Stop Collar Testing
Provides calculations for determining centralizer spacing, based on centralizer performance and
desired standoff, in deviated and dogleg holes in wells for the petroleum and natural gas
industries. It also provides a procedure for testing stop collars and reporting test results. This edition
of API RP 10D-2 is the identical national adoption of ISO 10427-2.
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7.31. API RP 10F/ISO 10427-3 3rd Edition / April 2002

Recommended Practice for Performance Testing of Cementing Float Equipment
(Includes Errata dated September 2003)
Describes testing practices to evaluate the performance of cementing float equipment for the
petroleum and natural gas industries. This recommended practice is applicable to float equipment
that will be in contact with water based fluids used for drilling and cementing wells. It is not applicable
to float equipment performance in non-water-based fluids. This edition of API RP 10F is an identical
adoption of ISO 18165:2001.
7.32. API TR 10TR1 1st Edition / June 1996 / Reaffirmed, August 2003
Cement Sheath Evaluation
Provides the current principles and practices regarding the evaluation and repair of primary
cementations of casing strings in oil and gas wells. Cement bond logs, compensated logging tools,
ultrasonic cement logging tools, and borehole fluid-compensated logging tools are covered.
7.33. API TR 10TR2 1st Edition / July 1997 / Reaffirmed, September 2002
Shrinkage and Expansion in Oilwell Cements
Presents the results of research into shrinkage and expansion of oil well cements in the wellbore, as
well as a series of test methods and procedures developed to measure these phenomena.
7.34. API TR 10TR3 1st Edition / May 1999 / Reaffirmed, May 2005
Temperatures for API Cement Operating Thickening Time Tests
Work performed by the 1984 – 1991 API Task Group on Cementing Temperature Schedules to update
the temperatures in API well-simulation test schedules found in RP 10B are summarized in this report.
The Task Group reviewed the largest set of temperature data available to the industry to date,
resulting in significant improvements to the temperatures in the well simulation test schedules.
7.35. API Spec 11IW 1st Edition / June 2000

Recommended Practice for Independent Wellhead Equipment
Spec 11IW provides for the availability of safe, dimensionally and functionally interchangeable
independent wellhead equipment. Spec 11IW also contains requirements for performance, design,
materials, testing, inspection, welding, handling, storing and shipping.
7.36. API Spec 13A/ISO 13500 17th Edition December 2006

Effective Date: May 1, 2007 Specification for Drilling Fluid Materials
Covers physical properties and test procedures for materials manufactured for use in oil- and gas-
well drilling fluids. The materials covered are barite, haematite, bentonite, nontreated bentonite,
OCMA grade bentonite, attapulgite, sepiolite, technical grade low-viscosity carboxymethylcellulose
(CMC LVT), technical grade high-viscosity carboxymethylcellulose (CMCHVT), and starch. This
International Standard is intended for the use of manufacturers of named products. This edition of API
Spec 13A is the identical national adoption of ISO 13500.
7.37. API RP 13B-1/ISO 10414-1 3rd Edition / December 2003

Recommended Practice for Field Testing Water-Based Drilling Fluids (includes Errata, July
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Covers equipment and standard procedures for field testing water-based drilling fluids. This edition
of API RP 13B-1 is a modified adoption of ISO 10414-1.
7.38. API RP 13B-2 4th Edition / February 2005

Recommended Practice for Field Testing Oil-based Drilling Fluids
Provides standard procedures for determining the following characteristics of oil-based drilling fluids:
• drilling fluid density (mud weight);
• viscosity and gel strength;
• filtration;
7.39. API TR 10TR1 1st Edition / June 1996 / Reaffirmed, August 2003
Cement Sheath Evaluation
Provides the current principles and practices regarding the evaluation and repair of primary
cementations of casing strings in oil and gas wells. Cement bond logs, compensated logging tools,
ultrasonic cement logging tools, and borehole fluid-compensated logging tools are covered.
7.40. API TR 10TR2 1st Edition / July 1997 / Reaffirmed, September 2002
Shrinkage and Expansion in Oilwell Cements
Presents the results of research into shrinkage and expansion of oil well cements in the wellbore, as
well as a series of test methods and procedures developed to measure these phenomena.
7.41. API TR 10TR3 1st Edition / May 1999 / Reaffirmed, May 2005
Temperatures for API Cement Operating Thickening Time Tests
Work performed by the 1984 – 1991 API Task Group on Cementing Temperature Schedules to update
the temperatures in API well-simulation test schedules found in RP 10B are summarized in this report.
The Task Group reviewed the largest set of temperature data available to the industry to date,
resulting in significant improvements to the temperatures in the well simulation test schedules.
7.42. API Spec 11IW 1st Edition / June 2000

Recommended Practice for Independent Wellhead Equipment
Spec 11IW provides for the availability of safe, dimensionally and functionally interchangeable
independent wellhead equipment. Spec 11IW also contains requirements for performance, design,
materials, testing, inspection, welding, handling, storing and shipping.
7.43. API Spec 13A/ISO 13500 17th Edition / December 2006

Effective Date: May 1, 2007 Specification for Drilling Fluid Materials
Covers physical properties and test procedures for materials manufactured for use in oil- and gas-
well drilling fluids. The materials covered are barite, haematite, bentonite, nontreated bentonite,
OCMA grade bentonite, attapulgite, sepiolite, technical grade low-viscosity carboxymethylcellulose
(CMC LVT), technical grade high-viscosity carboxymethylcellulose (CMCHVT), and starch. This
International Standard is intended for the use of manufacturers of named products. This edition of API
Spec 13A is the identical national adoption of ISO 13500.
7.44. API RP 13B-1/ISO 10414-1 3rd Edition / December 2003

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2004)
Covers equipment and standard procedures for field testing water-based drilling fluids. This edition
of API RP 13B-1 is a modified adoption of ISO 10414-1.
7.45. API RP 13B-2 4th Edition / February 2005

Recommended Practice for Field Testing Oil-based Drilling Fluids
Provides standard procedures for determining the following characteristics of oil-based drilling fluids:
• Drilling fluid density (mud weight);
• Viscosity and gel strength;
• Filtration; oil, water and solids contents;
• Alkalinity, chloride content and calcium content;
• Electrical stability;
• Lime and calcium contents, calcium chloride and sodium chloride contents;
• Low-gravity solids and weighting material contents.
7.46. API RP 13C 3rd Edition / December 2004

Recommended Practice on Drilling Fluids Processing Systems Evaluation
(Includes Errata dated April 2005)
(Supersedes RP 13E)
Covers the standard procedure for assessing and modifying the performance of a solids control
equipment system in the field. These guidelines can be used to modify the operation of the
equipment and the removal system, and thus improve the efficiency of the equipment in use.
7.47. API RP 13D 5th Edition / June 2006

Recommended Practice on the Rheology and Hydraulics of Oil-well Drilling Fluids
Provides a basic understanding of and guidance about drilling fluid rheology and hydraulics, and
their application to drilling operations. The target audience for this RP covers both the
office and wellsite engineer. The complexity of the equations used is such that a competent
engineer can use a simple spreadsheet program to conduct the analyses. Given that the equations
used herein are constrained by the spreadsheet limitation, more advanced numerical solutions
containing multiple subroutines and macros are not offered. This limitation does not mean that only
the results given by the spreadsheet methods are valid engineering solutions. The purpose for
updating the existing RP, last published in May 2003, is to make the work more applicable to the
complex wells that are now commonly drilled. These include: High- Temperature/High-Pressure
(HT/HP), Extended- Reach Drilling (ERD), and High-Angle Wells (HAW). Drilling fluid rheology is
important in the following determinations:
• calculating frictional pressure losses in pipes and annuli

• determining equivalent circulating density of the drilling fluid under downhole conditions
• determining flow regimes in the annulus
• estimating hole-cleaning efficiency
• estimating swab/surge pressures
• optimizing the drilling fluid circulating system for improved drilling efficiency.
7.48. API RP 13I/ISO 10416 7th Edition / February 2004

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Petroleum and natural gas industries - Drilling fluids - Laboratory Testing provides procedures for the
laboratory testing of both drilling fluid materials and drilling fluid physical, chemical and performance
properties. It is applicable to both water-based and oil-based drilling fluids, as well as the base or
“make-up” fluid. It is not intended as a detailed manual on drilling fluid control procedures.
Recommendations regarding agitation and testing temperature are presented because the agitation
history and temperature have a profound effect on drilling fluid properties. This edition of API RP 13I is
a modified adoption of ISO 10416.
7.49. API RP 13J/ISO 1353-3 4th Edition / May 2006

Testing of Heavy Brines
Covers the physical properties, potential contaminants and test procedures for heavy brine fluids
manufactured for use in oil and gas well drilling, completion and workover fluids. This standard provides
methods for assessing the performance and physical characteristics of heavy brines for use in field
operations. It includes procedures for evaluating the density or specific gravity, the clarity or amount
of particulate matter carried in the brine, the crystallization point or the
Temperature (both ambient and under pressure) at which the brines make the transition between liquid
and solid, the pH, and iron contamination. It also contains a discussion of gas hydrate formation
and mitigation, brine viscosity, corrosion testing, buffering capacity and a standardized reporting
form. This standard is intended for the use of manufacturers, service companies and end-users of
heavy brines. This fourth edition is the identical adoption of ISO 1353-3: 2005.
7.50. API RP 13K 2nd Edition / February 1996 / Reaffirmed, August 2006
Chemical Analysis of Barite
(Includes Errata dated April 1998)
Provides a comprehensive, detailed description of the chemical analytical procedures for
quantitatively determining the mineral and chemical constituents of barite.
7.51. API RP 13M/ISO 13503-1 1st Edition / July 2004

Recommended Practice for the Measurement of Viscous Properties of Completion Fluids
(RP 13M replaces API Recommended Practice RP 39)
Provides consistent methodology for determining the viscosity of completion fluids used in the
petroleum and natural gas industries. For certain cases, methods are also provided to determine the
rheological properties of a fluid. This edition of API RP 13M is the identical national adoption
of ISO 13503-1.
7.52. API Spec 16A/ISO 13533 3rd Edition / June 2004

Effective Date: December 2004 Drill-through Equipment
(Includes Supplement/Errata, dated November 2004)
Provides requirements for performance, design, materials, tests and inspections, welding, marking,
handling, storing and shipping of drill-through equipment (BOPs, spools, hubs). This edition of API
RP 16A is a modified adoption of ISO 13533.
7.53. API Spec 16C 1st Edition / January 29, 1993

Reaffirmed, July 2001 Choke and Kill Systems
Provides for safe and functionally interchangeable surface and subsea choke and kill systems
equipment utilized for drilling and gas wells. Other parts of the choke and kill system not
specifically addressed in this document shall be in accordance with the applicable sections of this
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specification. Technical content of this document provides the minimum requirement for performance,
design, materials, welding, testing, inspection, storing, and shipping.
7.54. API Spec 16D 2nd Edition / July 2004

Effective Date: January 2005 Control Systems for Drilling Well Control Equipment and Control
Systems for Diverter Equipment
Establishes design standards for systems, subsystems, and components used to control BOPs
(blowout preventers) and associated valves that control well pressure during drilling operations. Each
operation of a BOP or other well control component is referred to as a control function. Six control
system categories are addressed.
7.55. API Spec 16F 1st Edition / August 2004

Specification for Marine Drilling Riser Equipment
Establishes standards of performance and quality for the design, manufacture, and fabrication of marine
drilling riser equipment used in conjunction with a subsea blowout preventer (BOP) stack. This
specification covers the following major subsystems in the marine drilling riser system:
• Riser tensioner equipment
• Flex/ball joints
• Choke, kill and auxiliary lines
• Drape hoses and jumper lines for flex/ball joints
• Telescopic joint (slip joint) and tensioner ring
• Riser joints
• Buoyancy equipment
• Riser running equipment
• Special riser system components
• Lower riser adapter
7.56. API RP 16Q 1st Edition / November 1993

Reaffirmed, August 2001 Design, Selection, Operation and Maintenance of Marine Drilling Riser
Systems
(Formerly API RP 2Q and RP 2K)
Includes guidelines for the design, selection, operation, and maintenance of marine riser systems for
floating drilling operations. Organized as a reference for designers, for those who select system
components, and for those who use and maintain this equipment.
7.57. API Spec 16R 1st Edition / January 1997

Marine Drilling Riser Couplings (replaces API RP 2R)
Pertains to the design, rating, manufacturing, and testing of marine drilling riser couplings.
7.58. API Spec 16RCD 1st Edition / February 2005

Drill-Through Equipment - Rotating Control Devices
Formulated to provide for the availability of safe and functionally interchangeable rotating control
devices (RCDs) utilized in air drilling, drilling operations for oil and gas, and in geothermal
drilling operations. Technical content provides requirements for design, performance, materials, tests
and inspection, welding, marking, handling, storing, and shipping. This specification does not apply to
field use or field-testing of RCDs. Critical components are those parts having requirements specified
in this document.

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7.59. API RP 49 2nd Edition / May 2001 / Reaffirmed, March 2007

Recommended Practice for Drilling and Well Servicing Operations Involving Hydrogen Sulfide
Recommendations set forth in this publication apply to oil and gas well drilling and servicing operations
involving hydrogen sulfide. These operations include well drilling, completion, servicing, workover,
downhole maintenance, and plug and abandonment procedures conducted with hydrogen sulfide
present in the fluids being handled. Coverage of this publication is applicable to operations confined to
the original wellbore or original total depth and applies to the selection of materials for installation or
use in the well and in the well drilling or servicing operation(s). The presence of hydrogen sulfide in
these operations also presents the possibility of exposure to sulfur dioxide from the combustion of
hydrogen sulfide.
7.60. API RP 53 3rd Edition / March 1997 / Reaffirmed, September 2004

Blowout Prevention Equipment Systems for Drilling Operations
Provides information that can serve as a guide for installation and testing of blowout prevention
equipment systems on land and marine drilling rigs (barge, platform, bottom-supported, and
floating).
7.61. API RP 59 2nd Edition / May 2006

Recommended Practice for Well Control Operations
Provides information that can serve as a voluntary industry guide for safe well control operations.
This publication is designed to serve as a direct field aid in well control and as a technical source
for teaching well control principles. This publication establishes recommended operations to retain
pressure control of the well under pre-kick conditions and recommended practices to be utilized
during a kick. It serves as a companion to API RP 53, Recommended Practice for Blowout Prevention
Equipment Systems for Drilling Wells and API RP 64 Recommended Practice for Diverter Systems
Equipment and Operations.
7.62. API RP 64 2nd Edition / October 2001 Reaffirmed March 2007

Diverter Systems Equipment and Operations
Covers surface and subsea diverter systems and components, including design, controls, operating
procedures, and maintenance for land, bottom-supported offshore, and floating offshore, and floating
offshore installations.
7.63. API RP 65 1st Edition / September 2002

Cementing Shallow Water Flow Zones in Deep Water Wells
This document is the compilation of technology and practices used by many operators drilling wells in
deep water. It is meant to highlight key parameters for increasing the chance of successfully drilling
and cementing casings where there is a risk of shallow water flow and to discuss options that are
available.
7.64. API RP 67 2nd Edition / May 2007

Recommended Practice for Oilfield Explosives Safety
Applicable to explosives used in oil and gas producing operations, and more specifically to the use of
explosives inside a wellbore. The purpose of this recommended practice is to prevent the inadvertent
detonation of explosives.

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7.65. API Bull E1 2nd Edition / December 1, 1990 / Reaffirmed, June 2000
Generic Hazardous Chemical Category List and Inventory for the Oil and Gas Exploration and
Production Industry
(Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986, Emergency Planning and Community
Right-to-Know Act)
(Includes Errata dated March 1, 2001)
Under Sections 311 and 312 of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986, owners
and operators of oil and gas exploration and production facilities must provide to state and local
emergency response agencies information on hazardous chemicals they produce or use. This bulletin
provides a simplified means of compliance with these regulations.

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VISION, MISSION AND CORE VALUES

1.3 Training Requirements 9

2.1 Certificates & Surveys 12

3.1 Operator Data 35

3.2 Drilling Practices 37

3.2.5 Stuck Pipe 42

3.2.6 Well Control 46

3.2.7 Pumping Flammable Liquids 47

4 JACK-UP SPECIFIC OPERATIONS 83

4.1 Marine Operations 83

4.2.1 Voyage Plan 86

4.3 Operations with Other Marine Vessels 123

4.4 Log Book Requirements 126

5 Land Rig Specific Operations 131

5.1 Rig Move Procedure 131

5.2 Responsibility 133

5.3 Documentation 134

6 DOCUMENT CONTROL 135

6.1 Control of Documents 135

List of Appendices 140

7.1 IADC Drillers Manual 11th Edition 2007. 143

API RP 7G 16th Edition / August 1998 / Effective Date: December 1,

7.51 API RP 13M/ISO 13503-1 1st Edition / July 2004 152

Bottom-Hole: The deepest part of a well

Catwalk: A narrow elevated platform or walkway for access to equipment.

Centrifuge: A separator operating on the principle of differential acceleration of particles of different

Check Valve: A non-return valve, allowing only one-way flow.

Dew point: The temperature at which liquids condense from a gas.

Drill Centre: Location at which a group of wells is drilled.

Fluid: A generic term meaning gas, vapour, liquid, or a combination thereof.

Formation: A rock deposit or structure or homogeneous origin and appearance.

Lithology: The physical character of a rock.

Multilateral: Multiple boreholes drilled from an existing single bore well.

Primary cementing: Entails casing and liner cementing operations.

Pore Pressure: The pressure of the interstitial fluids in a rock formation.

Pipe Spool: A single length of pipe with flanged ends

Pressure Gradient: The rate of pressure increase with depth.

Production Platform/Facility: Production platforms are of varying types depending on environment

Sandstone: Consolidated sediment composed primarily of sand-sized grains.

Scraper pig: A device for cleaning the inside of a pipeline.

Secondary cementing: Entails squeeze-, remedial-, and plug cementing operations.

Simultaneous operations: Two or more activities being in process parallel in time.

Skid: Steel framework used to contain equipment; it is usually transportable

Spider: A power-operated set of slips for gripping tubulars

Tubing hanger: Incorporated in a tubing head (similar to a casing hanger).

Underbalanced Drilling: A well drilled under following circumstances:

ABS American Beureau Shipping

HSE Health, Safety and Environment

SOLAS Safety Of Life At Sea

Vision, Mission and Core Values

Figure 1.1. Operations Documentation

Country & Rig Specific Level 3

Uncontrolled when printed | RESPONSIBILITIES 1

Application of the different levels of documents can be summarized as:

Uncontrolled when printed | RESPONSIBILITIES 2

1.2. Individual Key Responsibilities