Saudi aramco marine instruction manual

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Among other information, it describes the product identity and composition, including physical and health hazards, which the product may be present.

Coliform Group Bacteria 1 A group of bacteria predominantly inhabiting the intestines of man or animal, but also occasionally found elsewhere. It includes the aerobic and facultative anaerobic, gram negative, non-spore forming bacilli that ferment lactose with production of gas.

Company Saudi Aramco Competent Person A person who, by possession of a recognized pertinent degree or certificate of professional standing or who, by extensive knowledge, training, and experience, has successfully demonstrated the ability to solve or resolve problems relating to the subject matter and work. Crane Mobile A crane consisting of a rotating superstructure with a power plant, operating machinery, and boom, mounted on a base and equipped with crawler treads for travel or mounted on a crane carrier equipped with axles and rubber-tired wheels for travel.

Drinking water is also used for other domestic purposes such as bathing and showering Any situation likely to result in injury to personnel, or damage to Equipment or facilities. Examples: Diagnostic procedures such as x-rays and blood tests. Treatments such as tetanus shots, bandaging, using eye patches, hot or cold compression therapy. Any material, including chemicals, substances and products which may cause adverse health and safety effects to individuals and property HAZCOM Hazardous Materials Communication.

The Incident Manager provides resource allocation and strategic direction in support of the Incident Commander. Industrial Solid Solid Waste is defined as, solid or semi-solid discarded material including muand Hazardous nicipal, residential, commercial, institutional, industrial or recreational Waste Waste. Sewage is excluded Injuries On-job injuries and occupational illnesses no matter how slight fatalities, lost time, restricted duty, medical treatment, and first aid J Job Safety Analysis JSA L A technique used to identify hazards of a critical task, and determine controls for eliminating or mitigating those hazards.

Legionella The collective term for all cases of legionella infection and includes Legionnaires' disease and Pontiac fever.

Legionnaires' disease is the pneumonic form of the disease caused by L. A document developed and published by the product manufacturer providing information on the hazards associated with the material. It may consist of several pages and give information of the product identity and composition, and the physical and health hazards. MSDS are published in English. N Navigation Warning: Navigation warnings are issued regularly and usually give information about Vessels in distress, rig-moves, new constructions in progress and objects or events that can be an immediate danger to the safe navigation of Vessels at sea.

It is also a synonym for drinking water. Potable Raw Water Raw water which has been disinfected and is distributed in a separate supply system for domestic use — i. Facility Control: Any Marine Department Coordination center which has radio communication with Marine Vessels and is responsible for the communication of Marine Safety Messages in that area. Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan is an operational measure that establishes a mechanism to improve energy efficiency of a Vessel in a cost-effective manner.

These notices may become permanent or may be removed after the danger to navigation has been removed. Includes treatment, storage and distribution from source to the free-flowing outlet of the service connection For the purposes of this document a wet bell will represent an open bell. Wet Bell 1. Health, Safety and Environment 1. Additional guidance is available from Health Organization Guide to ship sanitation The primary purpose of these instructions is to ensure the quality of potable water supplied 10 is consistently monitored on all contracted Vessels and complies fully with Saudi Aramco Environmental Health Code SAEHC-S Standards require a free chlorine residual of at least 0.

The maximum chlorine residual should not exceed 3. Without proper disinfection, water can subject the users to health risks such as typhoid, paratyphoid and cholera. A microbiological coliform test is to be conducted every quarter and analysis reports read35 ily available for audit purposes. Service providers are available in the Kingdom. Water test kits should be used for testing chlorine residual, pH and TDS levels.

Details of the corrective action to be taken when results show levels do not meet the SAEHC standards 40 shall be recorded and include quantities of water supplied, amount of chemicals used, chlorine, pH and TDS levels. Procedure Potable drinking water obtained from a shore bunker station or water barge shall be transferred by a hose exclusively used for that purpose.

Hoses where carried on board Vessels 50 shall be suitably marked and stowed in a position clear of the deck where they are not subject to contamination and shall be capped at both ends after being drained off following their use. Hoses shall be flushed and discharged to Waste before each time of use.

Disinfection of hoses shall be carried out as a routine measure every 12 months, or whenever any contamination is suspected. Records shall be retained on board. Detailed procedure will be provided upon request. Testing and recording should be done on a daily basis from the distribution system and. Testing and recording should be done prior to loading from the source. Records shall include: 70 date of bunkering, quantity bunkered, level of free chlorine and pH value. It is recommended to perform the test prior the loading and after the potable water hose being flushed.

Remove any sediment, algae or calcified deposits found. Required Documentary Evidences: 1. Standards of Reference 10 GI Laboratory reagents and small containers less than 1 gallon or 3 kilograms in total and other containers such as aerosols that are adequately labeled by the manufacturer do not need an Aramco generated HAZCOM label and are excluded.

Ensure containers with damaged or unreadable labels are relabelled with appropriate information relating to the identity and hazard warnings of the material. Vessel Masters should maintain on board a list of their shipboard chemicals. This inventory shall be available to the Company employees, and visitors at all times.

Untidy, dirty and unhygienic crew accommodation, showers and toilets, mess rooms and galleys are a serious threat to the safety of the Vessel and require immediate corrective action. Daily inspection of the food preparation and storage areas for compliance with good health practices and hygiene procedures as specified in the Company GI Ensure that personnel preparing food, and their work areas, are always clean and hygienic.

Medicines may save lives. Prior to the commencement of the voyage the Master should ensure that 15 All medicines required to be in the medicine stores are actually on board and are within their expiry dates Out of date medication is replaced immediately 20 27 An Annual check should be completed and Certificate should be issued by a Pharmacist.

The Medicine Chest should be in accordance with the flag state requirements. If resting period are not available 15 then the Vessel should be provided with sufficient manning to cover any crew requiring rest Weekly rest: Seafarers must receive a minimum of 70 hours rest in any 7-day period; Exceptions from the normal weekly rest period 77 hours shall not be allowed for more than two consecutive weeks; The intervals between two periods of exceptions on board shall not be less than twice the duration of the exception.

Daily rest The 10 hours of rest required in any 24 hours period may be divided into no more than three periods, one of which shall be at least 6 hours in length and neither of the other two periods shall be less than one hour in length; The intervals between consecutive periods of rest shall not exceed 14 hours; Exceptions shall not extend beyond two hour periods in any 7-day period. New or repetitive tasks that were not covered by an operating procedure.

Tasks whose method or process has been changed. Procedure 15 Develop step by step procedures If a procedure is not available, then observe the crew member performing the task several times with a different personnel each time and take careful notes of each step taken during the work. These notes shall be used in developing the required step by step procedures. Identify mitigating measures to reduce the risk as low as reasonably practical 1.

Routine maintenance carried out on safety equipment is to also be documented in this register. Particular attention should be paid to the state and condition of the Lifesaving equipment and arrangements Fire protection, detection and extinguishing appliances. Fire fighting documents and appliances Fire control plans should be Up-to-date Permanently displayed in designated, prominent places Clearly readable; faded copies need to be replaced.

If fire control booklets are provided to each officer instead of displaying fire plans, the Master should ensure that each officer is in possession of a booklet.

The Master should also ensure that a copy of the fire control plan or booklet is stored in a prominently marked weather proof place outside the bridge to assist shore firefighting personnel. Further checks should include ensuring that the following are in good working order 15 Fire lockers and fire dampers Automatic fire and watertight doors Breathing apparatus Any other firefighting equipment.

If fire-fighting appliances are under repair the Master should ensure that suitable back-up appliances are in place. In addition, the following must be functioning properly and be clearly audible and understood Public address systems General alarm systems. Areas around fire extinguishers, hydrants, hoses and other firefighting equipment shall be kept clear.

Contractor shall provide fire equipment inspection and maintenance records to the Marine Department representatives upon request SA n. Hoses shall be stowed adjacent to hydrants, or as close as practical, and not be used for any other purpose. Those exposed to weather shall be waterproofed, as recommended by the manufacturer.

Operating instructions for the fixed fire-fighting system must be clearly displayed at the activation point. Station keeping is practiced in both manual and DP mode if applicable. A stationary target is to be selected for the purpose of the exercise. Remote control system is to be tested to the limits designed ranges in both vertical and horizontal axis. FIFI water monitors are operated in straight stream and spray patterns. Responsibilities 20 Vessel Masters should comply with the above guidelines and maintain a log the 1.

Required Documentary Evidences: Form 1. This is to ensure continuous and efficient operation of the system and its accessories. Responsibilities 10 Vessel Masters are responsible for the effective implementation of Risk Assessment process 15 Marine Department shore base facilities should ensure risk assessment are performed during Facility operations 20 Vessel Contractors Safety Officer s should provide assistance to the Vessel as required 1.

A Restricted Areas is an area that has been designated by the Marine Department as requiring the work permit system. SA Enclosed spaces C. SA Chemical and Paint storage area D. SA Machinery spaces E. SA Sewage systems and lift stations. SA Electrical substation areas. SA Utility and bunker stations. SA Pier side and transit areas. SA Oily Waste and lifting stations.

Responsibilities Any contactor Vessel under a SA charter party should comply with the below requirements while conducting maintenance activities under their own Permit to Work system: 35 A Risk Assessment process should be part of the Permit to Work system Tool box talks should be conducted prior any activity requiring a permit is performed Job safety Analysis process should be part of the Permit to Work system A lockout and tagout system should be in force on board as required Every contracted Vessel while under a SA charter party shall have an effective Permit to Work system in place while conducting hazardous activities such as: 35 40 Entering an enclosed or dangerous space Working at height Hot Work Working on electrical or machinery where a potential source of energy is involved Third party maintenance activities Vessel Masters are responsible for the effective implementation of the Permit to Work system 1.

The Master must be aware of all personnel attempting transfer to and from his Vessel while at sea. Personnel must wear lifejackets when they transfer between Vessels at sea, and deckhand assistance must be rendered to Transferees. A tool box talk was conducted Vessel Masters are responsible for a safe transfer and have full authority to abort the transfer operations as deemed necessary.

Lifts shall be under power control during both up and down travel. An operable anti-two block device shall be used. The rated capacity of personnel carriers shall be clearly displayed and shall not be exceeded. Personnel carriers shall bear a valid inspection sticker. Personnel carriers shall not be used as work platform.

Passenger shall receive a video safety induction before being lifted. The Master of any Vessel must satisfy himself by confirming with the Offshore Installation or Rig that the crane is fully operational and free of deficiencies before allowing any personnel transfers A transfer by Offshore Support Vessel means: 35 A transfer from a ship to an offshore structure using approved boat landing, gangway or swing rope transfer method.

A transfer from a ship to a pier using an approved and secured gangway. Throughout the double-berthing operation, safe access must be provided for personnel movement between Vessels, this falls under both Captains authority and responsibility. Training shall be documented. When swing rope transfers are performed, personnel shall: A. Follow all directions provided by the PIC.

Properly don wear a PFD. Face towards the landing they are approaching. Not carry luggage, tools, or equipment. Grab the knotted rope when the marine Vessel is on top of a swell and swing to the landing by using their feet to push off from the Vessel.

Assist in the transfer of others by swing rope if directed by the PIC. The Master of any Vessel must determine that his Vessel displacement is within limits when compared to the boat landing Impact Criteria for the specific platform he intends on making fast to. The boat-landing provided at any offshore well, platform or GOSP is the only permissible location where a boat can be safely secured. Vessel Masters must not secure moorings to any of the following: Barge Bumpers Pipes Handrails Gratings Any Fenders The Master of the Vessel should provide a safe access from the Vessel to the boat landing at all times.

The Master of the Vessel is responsible for reporting any damage incurred to any Saudi Aramco facility or boat landing to which his Vessel is secured. Master will report any damage immediately to the proponent of the facility i. The Master of the Vessel is responsible for ensuring that there is a qualified able seaman stationed at the access from the Vessel to the boat landing at all times to monitor the safe transfer of personnel.

The able seaman will have constant radio communication with the duty officer of the bridge at all times. Vessel Masters shall provide a safe access on board and will be held responsible for any breach in this guideline: 50 55 Deploying an approved and secured gangway fitted with handrails and a safety along the full length of the gangway. Gangplanks are not an acceptable means of access. Gangways shall be clear of any cargo operations, adequately lit and monitored at all times.

Masters are responsible for the safe rigging of the pilot ladder and swing rope. If the Vessel is at the anchorage A gangway watch should also be in place A direct line of communication should be established with the officer of the watch. Standards of Reference 65 GI 2. If this proves infeasible, then the Saudi Aramco hierarchy of controls e. If engineering and administrative controls do not adequately mitigate the hazard, PPE shall be used to protect personnel from the hazard as a last resort.

Flame resistant clothing is NOT intended for use when fighting fires, nor does it provide effective protection against extremely severe burn hazards. Personnel assigned to fire fighting duties should be provided with specific protective clothing General Guidelines Flame resistant clothing is to be worn over, or instead of, ordinary clothing in order to reduce the severity of burns resulting from flash fires, jet fires, electrical flashover, etc.

Synthetic fabrics, like polyester, may ignite and melt thus increasing the severity of an injury. The determination of whether employees need to wear flame resistant clothing should be made in a similar manner to the requirements for wearing any PPE.

If personnel may potentially be exposed to a flash fire, electrical flashover or similar fire hazard, then flame resistant clothing should be worn. FRC should not be snug. In particular, it should be loose fitting in the upper body to ensure an air gap between the garment and the skin.

Training 20 Contractor personnel need to have equivalent training to the extent required by their jobs. Divisions Heads should ensure that proper training is provided by the contractor company. This log must list the arrival and departure time of all personnel, including visitors. Vessel contractors should conduct Tool box talks to ensure the personnel involved in the task are aware of the hazards and the mitigating measures listed in the Permit to Work.

This should be conducted at the worksite. Safety topics should cover all aspects of safety onboard and not be restricted to safety drill. The date, time and items discussed at these meetings should be documented in the Official or Deck logbook as appropriate.

The Master has full authority to reject any container that is found not in compliance with these procedures. The accuracy of items declared is correct. The Waste containers which are loaded on board are handled and delivered safely to the Marine Pier Facility and, upon arrival, hand over the responsibility of the cargo to the Marine Shift Coordinator. If the Contactor Vessel is the Waste originator, Vessel Masters shall ensure: 15 The Waste originating from Vessel must be prepared for transportation by means of labeling, manifesting and containerizing prior to loading onto a Waste Transporter Vehicle.

Note: For large quantities of Waste Crude, T. This facility will only receive quantities of not more than 3, USG per Vessel per month. Waste liquid which contains more than 20 PPM of Organic Lead should be properly stored in a drum and labeled for transportation to Dhahran Disposal Area.

Non-aqueous Waste, if applicable, should be properly packaged and labeled for Transportation to Dhahran Disposal Area. Storage: Industrial Solid and Hazardous Waste shall be disposed of immediately after generation. If logistics prevent the immediate transport to disposal facilities, storage is allowed in containers such as drums or tanks.

Coordinating and arranging the transportation of Waste to the designated disposal facility and obtain the signature of the Receiving Organization. Personnel employed on Vessels shall be qualified marine officers and seamen. As a basis for determining this number the Saudi Aramco rules covering minimum crew members on contractor Vessels will be used.

All crew members will be able to swim. Only qualified seamen will be used to handle mooring ropes, fenders, slings, shackles, Winches, etc. Barges 15 Only properly trained and nominated personnel shall be put in charge of the barges. Only authorized personnel shall be allowed on board and operate machinery, equipment and gear. Procedures and Practice These Vessels are normally engaged in the task of recovering oil residues from the sea caused by oil spill incidents, or they are engaged in the collection of oil from pipelines or slop tanks.

The Vessels covered by these instructions should be constructed to the classification society rules which pertain to the carriage of crude oil or petroleum Class A products in bulk.

Standard Saudi Aramco approved hydrocarbon gas detecting equipment MX4 Gas Test Monitor must be used to monitor gas levels on deck, and in the cargo tanks.

If oil being loaded contains, or may have contained, H2S, then a H2S detector should be used. All areas classified as being gas hazardous should be clearly marked, and all applicable rules followed within these areas.

Smoking is prohibited on the barges in any area. On the pollution control Vessels and oil recovery work boats, smoking is only allowed inside the accommodation or on deck when the tanks are certified as being gas free. The International Code flag "B" is to be displayed by a Vessel loading or discharging petroleum product. The Master of the towing Vessel will be responsible for the safe handling of any barge which is assigned to his Vessel; however, he will liaise with, and take advice from, the supervisor of the Marine Pollution Control Unit, who will be responsible for the oil recovery, storage and pumping operations.

The crew of the towing Vessel will be responsible for the handling of barge ropes, towing bridles, chains and shackles and if assist, if necessary, with pumping, and discharging operations, the latter being under strict supervision. A minimum of 4 self-contained breathing sets will be carried on each barge.

A competent officer is to remain on the deck of the work boat or barge during oil recovery, storage and pumping operations. Safety Rules Pollution control Vessels, oil-recovery work-boats and barges will use mooring lines, towing lines and bridles of sufficient strength to keep them secure under the most severe weather conditions.

The sizes and strength of individual lines will be determined by the Rig-Move Group. All pollution control Vessels, oil-recovery work-boats and barges will not be loaded beyond their rated capacity, and any deck cargo carried will be properly chocked and lashed before leaving port. If deck cargo is to be carried on any of the barges, then before loading begins, all Butterworth covers and cargo tank manhole covers must be checked for tightness.

No cargo is to be loaded onto the deck of the oil barges unless a proper dunnage system is put down to protect small deck lines, electrical and hydraulic piping, lights and fittings. The Towing Bridle must be connected to the towing bracket Smit brackets provided on the bow of each barge. Towing bracket, all mechanical deck fittings and winch wires are to be kept oiled and greased. All pollution control Vessels, oil-recovery work-boats and barges are to be protected by heavy truck tires secured top and bottom by chain.

In addition, Yokohama fenders or equivalent are used as required, when Vessels are alongside one another in rough seas. The towing Vessel Master is to make an early decision to take a barge on the bridle rather than alongside when rough seas threaten damage to either Vessel. All Vessels described in these instructions will show the proper lights or shapes according to the International Regulations for Prevention of Collisions at Sea.

The Vessels will also navigate according to the aforementioned rules Cranes and Hydrovac launching systems will be inspected by Saudi Aramco Crane and Rigging Unit and will show a valid test certificate.

All lifting will be carried out according to already established Marine policy. All log books will be kept in an accurate, clear and concise manner with abstracts sent to the Marine Department as required. If any marine Vessel is requested to receive Crude Oil Line contents or any form of Crude Oil then procedure will be as follows: - Sample of the Oil must be taken and all its properties provided to the Marine Department, prior to any decision being taken.

The designated marine Vessel is to be informed 24 hours in advance. This is so that the Vessel can ensure all the necessary safety equipment is on board prior to the operation. Final approval from Manager Marine. Pages should not be torn out of logbooks or any other record books. Corrections should be initialed and remain visible, i. The Vessel may also be delayed whilst investigations are being carried out.

The Master should also ensure that all tanks identified in the oil record book are in accordance with the IOPP certificate 2. Management of Emergencies and Incident Reporting 2. Some examples of potential situations for an explosion scenario include boiling liquid expanding vapor explosion BLEVE , boil over of a crude oil storage tank, runaway chemical reaction, unconfined vapor cloud explosion from a flammable vapor release and detonation of a bomb Fire: Any incident that includes combustion of any material.

Evidence of combustion shall be indicated by one or any combination of the following: 40 45 50 Visible flame Abnormal electrical flashes and or arcing Visible glow of combustible materials as a result of elevated temperature.

Vessel crew. The fire requires mobilization or responders or equipment from additional sources such as additional Vessels or from additional Fire Protection Department divisions. This includes releases resulting from incidents, human error, negligence, improper packing, or unusual conditions such as the result of over pressurization, overfill or fire exposure. It includes all losses of product or production. For the purposes of incident categorization, the loss shall not be offset by any proportions recoverable through insurance or from contractors or from third parties 30 An offshore oil spill of m3 5, BBL irrespective of the proportion recovered 35 An inshore oil spill of m3 10, BBL irrespective of the proportion recovered.

This section includes but is not limited to the following: 15 Contractor employees engaged in providing services directly to Saudi Aramco, and working on Saudi Aramco premises, at exploration and producing field operations drill site or platform, producing well, seismic Vessel, diving support Vessel or offshore construction Vessel.

Contractor employees traveling in Saudi Aramco owned or contracted vehicles, Vessels, or aircraft on Saudi Aramco business. Below is the complete list of all treatments considered as first aid. Any minor treatment that is not on the list should be considered as a Medical Treatment Case.

Administering tetanus immunizations. Cleaning, flushing or soaking wounds on the surface of the skin. Using wound coverings such as bandages, Band-Aids, gauze pads, etc. Using hot or cold therapy or treatments. Using any non-rigid means of support, such as elastic bandages, wraps, non-rigid back belts, etc. Using temporary immobilization devices while transporting an accident victim e.

Drilling a fingernail or toenail to relieve pressure, or draining fluid from a blister. Using eye patches. Removing foreign bodies from the eye using only irrigation or a cotton swab. Removing splinters or foreign material from areas other than the eye by irrigation, tweezers, cotton swabs or other simple means. Using finger guards. Using massages Physical therapy or chiropractic treatment are considered medical treatment.

Drinking fluids for relief of heat stress. Examples: Treatment requiring sutures, prescription medicines, vaccines hepatitis B, rabies ; use of tweezers to remove splinters from eye; rigid means to immobilize part of body. Other immunizations that are administered to manage a job related injury or illness such as Hepatitis B or rabies vaccine. Using wound closing devices such as sutures, staples, etc. Physical therapy or chiropractic treatment.

Using devices with rigid stays or other systems designed to immobilize parts of the body does not include any non-rigid means of support. Removing splinters from the eye with tweezers and other complex means.

Example: A sprained ankle resulting in a reassignment from a field to a desk job for 5 days. Does not include restricted work activity limited to the day of injury or illness.

Illness includes diseases or rashes that may be caused by inhalation, absorption, ingestion or direct contact. The exposure may have taken place over a period of time or resulted from a single incident. The Chief Officer's duties in this context shall also include the responsibilities with respect to reporting injury or death as referenced in this Marine Instruction 2.

The simplified manual attached is a step by step procedure to initiate and acquire the required access to CIRS 10 Required Documentary Evidences: 2. In any incident that becomes protracted taking more than 6 hours , the Marine Shift Superintendent will continue his duty until the Marine Superintendent for that particular area of operations becomes available.

That a report is provided to Marine Management Transportation is coordinated to eventual medical attention. It may include: 5 Incidents where injury or property damage could have occurred but did not, e. Incidents where a major safety system failed to perform as designed, e.

Note that unsafe conditions and unsafe acts in themselves are not near misses but may be part of a near miss occurrence. Below is a list of the type of evidence that may be collected during the investigation. This evidence should be collected as soon as possible after the incident 5 57 IMO Number Port of Registry Principle dimensions Crew List Safe manning certificate Crew certificates as applicable Duty roster Deck log extract Engine Room log extract Alarm records Engine room alarms, gas detector alarms Stability records Safety Drill records Date and time of the incident Summary of the incident.

This should include but not be limited to: Lighting and deck conditions, task activity which was been performed, clothing worn PPE 3RD Parties involved Ships position at the time of the incident. Port control log extract Voice recordings of notification to port control of the incident.

VDR recordings must be submitted to Saudi Aramco within 24 hours of the incident. On receiving a signal from any source that persons are in distress at sea, ships that are in position to provide assistance are bound to proceed with all speed to their assistance.

Ships can also be requisitioned to provide assistance. Satellite channels should be kept free for communication with rescue coordination centers. As much as reasonably practical and to mitigate risks, the stationed Vessel should be positioned down-weather of the installation Standards of Reference 30 GI Helicopter cover and Overside work could be completed at the same time assuming both Vessel Master and Offshore Installation are in agreement. The condition of this equipment shall be verified by the contractor Vessel during weekly drill, deficiencies shall be reported to the relevant Unit Head.

Plan shall be posted in the bridge and drills incorporating various rescue scenarios shall be conducted at intervals not exceeding three 3 months. The IC will be the Master of the Vessel until otherwise directed. They are to be conducted in such a manner that will allow agenda items to be presented on a two-way basis. Information sharing in this manner will enhance communication and discussion of management and employee safety concerns at all levels. The meetings are to be documented and kept in the Divisional Safety Meetings file for a period of one year Masters of Contractor Vessels will: 30 Receive and record information pack File information pack Display information pack on the Vessel notice boards Communicate Information pack during safety meeting Ensure understanding and compliance of the policy Marine Shift Coordinator will: 35 63 Provide Vessels in their area with general safety information and safe navigation information.

Issue weather forecasts and weather warnings as directed by the Marine Superintendent of that area. Standards of Reference 40 OEP 8.

All contractor Vessels are to monitor VHF channel eleven 11 continuously. Channel 11 is only to be used as a calling frequency and not for lengthy communications. When contact is established with other stations, VHF channels other than eleven are to be used for communication. Additionally, inform the Marine Facility Controller at times such as hrs. Pilots or Field Service of the departure or arrival of the Vessel from or to their location. On departure, he must provide Destination and ETA.

This information will also be passed to the Marine Facility Controller e. These submittals shall include: Full details of the contractor's regulations for the protection of health and safety of all persons engaged in diving operations, the protection of Saudi Aramco Assets, and of the environment. Full details of all proposed diving procedures including emergency and therapeutic procedures and full details as to the type of decompression tables proposed for use.

Resumes complete with all valid certification according to the applied role or job description of all diving related personnel, including subsea and surface operators such as Life Support Supervisors and Technicians, and Diving Supervisors and Superintendents, ROV Crew etc. These pages shall be signed by an approved medical practitioner to the effect that the person concerned has undergone an approved diving medical examination within the previous 11 months and is considered fit to dive.

The divers will be suitably qualified and experienced for the work to be undertaken. Supervisor: 5 years oil field experience b. Assistant Supervisor: 3 years oilfield experience c. Mixed Gas Diver: 3 years oilfield experience d. Air Diver: 1-year oil field experience No diver who has less than one-year oilfield diving experience will be accepted without prior approval by Saudi Aramco.

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Vice President Finance Sr. ACC finalizes 'Yes' item designations. Number 2. NOTE 2: Per paragraph 4. All other specialty cleaning lube oil systems, etc. Provide proper identification of all equipment. Identification numbers shall be legible from 50 feet away for process equipment.

Remove all rust preventatives, oil, grease, etc. R I-R c. At time of turnover, all fire proofing and rough insulation shall be complete. All equipment, piping, instruments, instruments leads, etc. Insulation required for personnel protection shall also be completed. At time of turnover, painting shall be complete enough so that an excessive amount of scaffolding is not left still standing in the areas where the operators must work to start up the plant.

At the time of turnover, operating areas including platforms shall be free of debris, tools and extraneous materials which would impede operation or cause an unsafe condition. All accessways shall be open for emergency vehicles.

X Make check of lighting intensities. Make check of noise levels after startup. Complete all necessary paving, fencing, and items of like nature. All testing of lifting equipment shall be witnessed by the Inspection Department's Crane Inspection Representative which can then be provided with a current inspection sticker or the completion of the successful tests.

Perform Leak test of all piping and equipment handling process fluids in accordance with SAES-L and repair all leaks. Check all nuts and bolts to see that threads are fully engaged. All torque procedures for bolting and bolt pre-loads should be verified on ANSI and above piping and equipment where applicable.

I All temporary fencing or barricades must be removed to allow G. All start up spare parts required by contract are available on site. Inspect sewer lines and check all cleanouts manholes, and service connections for proper installation and functioning. Check manholes for leak tightness by filling and then observing the water level for ten hours. Test buildings for leak tightness and maintenance of required internal positive pressure. Access platforms, ladders, stairs, walkways and handrails.

Perform a "Flood Test" for verification of process area OWS catch basins and a "Flow Test" of the floor drain for battery rooms to the acid neutralization pits. Check access around equipment at grade and at elevated areas to ensure it is proper for normal operation and maintenance as well as for emergency escape. Perform dielectric strength tests on power transformer and disconnect switch insulating oil and install when satisfactory. Check condition of grease in grease lubricated motor and generator bearings.

Perform all necessary prestart-up non-operating tests and Hi Pot checks on all power cables, generators, Switchgear, MCCs, transformers and grounding resistors following manufacturers' instructions and guidelines given in the applicable Saudi Aramco Pre-Commissioning Forms Manual available from Consulting Services Department. Perform applicable checks, adjustments and field tests using, if necessary in order to maintain schedule, temporary construction power.

Set time delays. Set and test fault pressure relays and transformer taps. Energize substations and load centers by connection to electrical distribution systems Energized by authorized electrical systems operator after obtaining approved "Energization Authorization Certificate". Issue work permits to Contractor for carrying out checks on electrical equipment, after facilities are energized per item g if partial MCC approved.

Paint or tag all electrical apparatus Push button boxes, connection boxes, etc according to Saudi Aramco's color code or regulations. Construction Agency will use existing established work permit procedure for remaining construction period, once electrical equipment is energized. If the existing Tag and Lock-Out Procedure needs to be revised, it shall be approved by Loss Prevention and implemented as part of this effort. X Perform a final functional checkout for all equipment and systems.

All orifice plates, strainers, control valves, thermowells, and other items, which may be damaged during flushing and testing, are to be removed from the system. With systems in LPG service, and on completion of hydrotesting, system shall be fully drained and dried. Provide and install all strainers, both temporary and permanent, spec. Provide and install other temporary blinds required for startup, as specified by Proponent Operations.

This will include opening flanges, dropping out control valves, soft-seat valves, and spool pieces, installation of temporary blinds and piping connections, removing all debris, blowing cut lines, cleaning temporary strainers, replacing valves, reassembling piping, repairing insulation and painting, etc.

Steam lines serving turbines shall be cleaned by steam prior to placing into service. Perform Leak test at operational pressure of all piping and equipment handling process fluids and repair all leaks. Supply and install line identification tags and signs. Stencil lines for identification. Perform hot bolting of piping and equipment during initial plant start up.

Commission spring hangers and supports after hydro test, check spring hangers and pipe anchors and guides in hot position, provide cold and hot setting data. Check pipe anchors and guides. Install corrosion probes. Remove temporary strainers Normally after start-up. Confirm that bleeds and vents used during commissioning are properly plugged. Check levels and dimensions of substructure, machinery mount, fan ring, Furnish record of measurements.

Set and align fan assembly, fan shaft, sheave and driver. Demonstrate satisfactory operation of louvers; adjust as necessary f. Clean inside of the hood and remove all extraneous articles around the air fin cooler. Set and adjust V-Belts. Check and verify fan tip clearances. Empty water completely after test and dry.

Alternatively, can be laid up with inhibitor added to test water. Perform air leak test on completed casing. Check to see if provision has been made for thermal expansion of all boiler parts and attached piping d. Clean out stack and duct, open manholes and other opening for inspection. Check operation of dampers. Close stack and duct after inspection. Check mechanical operation of soot blowers.

Prepare boiler dry-out procedure including manufacturer's recommendations and review with proponent 90 days in advance of turnover. O-W R G. Make check of boiler safety cutout. Re-couple fans to drivers after successful run-in of driver. Commission fans and drivers, and check vibration after proponent run-in. Correct operability problems of fans and drivers as required. Verify proper relief valve rating, certification, and installation.

X O-I m. Dryout, boilout, and chemically clean according to manufacturers' and contractor's procedures. Operations will operate furnace and pumps. X O-I n. Check out and fine tune instrumentation and controls during start-up. X O-I o. Determine boiler response under manually imposed load changes and demonstrate operation of shutdown devices.

Repair damage to liners if it occurs during cureout. Conduct guarantee performance test. Install compressor piping and make piping corrections as required by manufacturer's tolerances. Set and cold align compressor and driver. Furnish record of alignment to Operations.

I W Ensure that compressor suction piping, suction and interstage drums, lube and seal oil piping, are in clean condition, free of mill scale, weld spatter and all loose and foreign material.

Disassemble piping for cleanliness inspection as required. Commission lube and seal oil systems, circulate oil, and replace with clean oil, etc. Run-in the uncoupled compressor drive motor minimum 4 hours. I W Recouple compressor to driver after successful run-in of driver. Complete cold alignment of train. Check, Commission and run-in compressor.

Operations will operate equipment.