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GENERAL SPECIFICATION
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MATERIAL, FABRICATION AND
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OIL AND NATURAL GAS CORPORATION LTD.

INDIA

Prepared Reviewed Approved Remarks Pages Date Rev.

SG RMK VKK Issued For Bid 61 30.03.07 4

MRS
RMK GRP Issued For Bid 73 27.03.12 5
KCD

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CONTENTS

1.0 MATERIAL

2.0 FABRICATION

3.0 INSTALLATION

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1.0 MATERIAL

1.0.1 Scope & General

This specification defines the minimum requirements for the manufacture

and supply of structural materials for uses in the fabrication of the
Platform.

If a deviation from these specifications or a substitution of material is

sought, the Contractor shall submit written request to Company along
with necessary supporting documents including test results,
manufacturer's certificate etc., and allowing reasonable time for
evaluation without disruption of the construction schedule. It shall be the
Contractor's responsibility to satisfy the Company that the proposed
deviation or substitution will in no way be detrimental to the quality of the
works intended in the bid package. The Company may ask for additional
information & testing/retesting which the Company may consider
necessary, which the Contractor shall carry out at no extra time and cost
to the Company.

1.0.2 CODES AND STANDARDS

1.0.2.1 Mandatory Indian Statutory requirement.

This document has been prepared to the International standards detailed

hereunder. The Contractor shall ensure that the work is executed in
accordance with all mandatory Indian Statutory and regulatory
requirements.

1.0.2.2 Codes and Standards & Regulations

The requirements of the latest published versions of the following listed

Codes, Recommended Practices, Specifications and standards shall be
complied by the Contractor.

1.0.2.3 American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)

ASME B1.1 United Screw Threads (UN & UNR Thread

Form)

ASME B18.2.2 Square and Hex Nuts

ASME B18.21.1 Lock Washers

ASME A112.21.1 Specification for floor drains/trap

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1.0.2.4 American Petroleum Institute (API)

API RP 2A Recommended Practice for Planning, Designing

and Constructing Fixed Offshore Platforms –
Working Stress Design

API Spec 2B API Specification for Fabricated Structural Steel

Pipe.

API Spec 2H API Specification for Carbon Manganese Steel

Plate for Offshore Platform Tubular Joints.

2MT1 As Rolled carbon manganese Steel Plate with

improved toughness for Offshore Structure.

API RP 2X Recommended Practice for Ultrasonic

examination and guidelines of offshore Structural
fabrication and guidelines for qualification of
Ultrasonic Technicians.

API Spec 5L API Specification for Line Pipe.

API Spec 10A Oil Well Cement Class -G

1.0.2.5 American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

ASTM A 6 General Requirements for Rolled Structural Steel

Bars, Plates, Shapes and Sheet Pilling.

ASTM A36 Structural Steel

ASTM A 53 Pipe, Steel, Black and Hot-Dipped, Zinc-Coated

Welded and Seamless.

ASTM A106 Seamless Carbon Steel Pipe for High Temperature

Service

ASTM A109 Compressive Strength of Cement Grout.

ASTM A123 Zinc (Hot-Dip Galvanized) Coatings on Iron and Steel

Products

ASTM A153 Zinc-Coating (Hot-Dip) on Iron and Steel Hardware

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ASTM A 182 Stainless steel Pipes

ASTM A 193 Alloy Steel and Stainless Steel Bolting Materials for
High Temperature Service.

ASTM A 194 Carbon and Alloy Steel Nuts for Bolts for High
Pressure and High Temperature Service.

ASTM A 240 Stainless Steel plates

ASTM A307 Carbon Steel Bolts and Studs.

ASTM A325 High Strength Bolts for Structural Steel Joints.

ASTM A 370 Mechanical Testing of Steel Products.

ASTM A490 High Strength Steel Bolts for Structural Steel Joints.

ASTM A500 Cold Formed Welded and Seamless Carbon Steel

Structural Tubing in Rounds and Shapes.

ASTM A563 Carbon and Alloy Steel Nuts.

ASTM A 572 High - Strength Low-Alloy Columbium –Vanadium

Steel of Structural Steel.

ASTM A 578 Specification for Straight Beam Ultrasonic

Examination of plain and Clad Steel Plates for Special
Applications.

ASTM A 633 Specification for Normalized High Strength Low Alloy

Structural Steel Plate.
ASTM A 653 Specification for Galvanized steel sheet
ASTM B 695 Coatings of Zinc Mechanically Deposited on Iron and
Steel.
ASTM A 786 Specification for Raised Pattern Floor Plates.
ASTM C150 Portland Cement.

ASTM D 2000 Classification System for Rubber Products in

Automotive Applications.

ASTM F 436 Hardness Steel Washers for Use with High Strength
Bolts.

1.0.2.6 American Welding Society (AWS)

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AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code – Steel.
AWS D1.3 Structural Welding Code – steel Sheet
1.0.2.7 American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC)

AISC Manual of Steel Construction.

ICAO International Standards and Recommended Practices

AERODROMES, Annex 14, Heliport and Heliport
Manual

1.0.2.8 Indian Standards Institute (ISI)

IS 2062 Steel Code for General structural purpose

IS 883 Code of Practice of Structural Timber for Buildings

IS 269 Ordinary Portland Cement

IS 3502 Steel Chequered Plate.

IS 1786 FE 415 – High Strength Deformed Bars

1.0.2.9 EN-10025 European Standard (EN-10025)

BS 8118 Structural use of aluminium – Parts 1 & 2

EN 755 Parts 1-9 Aluminium and aluminium alloys. Extruded rod/bar,

tube and profiles.
EN ISO 3506 Parts 1-2 Mechanical properties of corrosion-resistant
stainless-steel fasteners.

1.0.2.10 NORSOK Standard

C-001 Living Quarter Area

C-002 Architectural components and Equipment

1.0.2.11 National Standard Plumbing code

1.1. STRUCTURAL STEEL

1.1.1 Delivery

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Steel shall be delivered in accordance with the requirements of ASTM
A6 and as specified in this document.

1.1.2 Condition of Material

Structural steel to be used shall be new, unused (not reconditioned) and

free of defects. Steel plates and rolled shapes shall be free of rolling
defects, burrs, rough spots and other surface imperfections. Surface
finish for steel surfaces shall be such that only blasting and no grinding
is required to achieve a surface acceptable for painting. Plate edges
shall be even, smooth, and free of laminations. Edge shearing of plates
of a thickness of 25 mm or larger shall not be permitted.

Except where requested by specific supplements, systematic Ultrasonic

Testing (UT) of steel plates at fabrication time is not required. However,
any delivered plate which fails to meet the maximum discontinuity
requirements of AWS D1.1 Section 3.2.3 e.g. 4% rule with adjustments
shall be replaced. These rules, written for edge discontinuities, shall
apply to the body of the plate, since plates are generally used as rolled
tubulars and must provide footprints (i.e. edges) to other tubular where
small region outside footprints and edges in accordance with AWS D1.1.

1.1.3 Dimensional Tolerances

Dimensional tolerances of individual tubular sections 457 mm diameter

and above shall be in accordance with API 2B. A maximum of 1.5% cold
expansion shall be allowed. The use of electric resistance welded
(ERW) or spiral welded pipe is prohibited. Only SAW or DSAW tubulars
welded with a qualified procedure in accordance with AWS D1.1 or
seamless pipe is acceptable for structural use. Hydrostatic testing of
structural tubular is not required. Rolled tubulars shall not have more
than one longitudinal seam.

1.1.4 Material Storage

All material, whether procured or fabricated, shall be stored above

ground on pallets, timber cribbing or similar supports. The material shall
be stored above the level of standing water and be kept free from dirt,
grease, paint spray and other foreign matters.

1.1.5 Material Marking

All material shall be identified by coded marking and/or heat numbers

and will be in accordance with ASTM A6 where applicable. All
identification markings shall be clearly visible and capable of remaining
intact through the completion of fabrication. The material identification
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and traceability procedure shall be developed by the Contractor to
identify each structural member with Heat Number /Cast Number to
correlate the test certificates. This procedure shall be applicable from its
receipt and storage through sub-assembly and final erection.
Unidentified material shall not be acceptable in accordance with API RP
2A.

1.1.6 Inspection and Testing

1.1.6.1 Mill Tests and Mill Certificates

All mandatory inspection and testing listed under the basic specification
to which the steel is manufactured and all supplementary and/or
additional requirements specified in these specifications for the
concerned grade shall be documented to have been satisfied through
mill tests and mill test certificates. In addition product analysis shall be
conducted on one sample per heat.

One set of all relevant certificates and reports, clearly legible and in the
English language shall he submitted by Contractor to Company. SI Units
shall be used in all documentation. The mill certificates shall be signed
by Manufacturer's Quality Assurance Representative and where
specified by Company, an independent Third Party acceptable to
Company to state compliance with this specification.

1.1.6.2 Contents

The mill certificates and reports shall include all relevant information
including, but not restricted to the following:

a) Identification

Mill Location, Purchase Order and item Number, Date of

manufacture, Method of Manufacture, steel making process, Mill
Heat / Cast Numbers, bar or bloom number, plate number,
supply condition, dimensions, specification and grade of steel
(basic specification).

b) Composition

Ladle (Heat) analysis and product analysis and Carbon

Equivalent. All elements used in the carbon equivalent formula
shall be analyzed and reported. Elements which are not specified
for any grade in the respective codes shall not be intentionally
added without specific approval from Company prior to
manufacture.
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c) Mechanical Properties

- Tensile strength, Yield Stress, Ultimate strength and Percent

elongation.
- Charpy V-notch tests results, (if required).
- Through thickness properties, (if required).
- Strain age test results, (if required).
d) Non-destructive test results, (if required).
e) Details of heat treatment, if performed.
f) Impact testing specimen size, orientation, impact values and test
temperature.
g) Reports signifying meeting other specific/ supplementary
requirements for the specification for the material.
h) Supplementary information relating to manufacturing process.

1.1.6.3 Material Certification

On request by Company original Mill Test Certificate shall be made

available to the Company for verification. Material with Mill Test
Certificates, that do not satisfy the specified requirements herein shall be
rejected and removed from the storage area.

1.1.6.4 Material Testing

This section gives the minimum requirements of the materials supplied

to this specification. Unless stated otherwise, all testing shall be
performed in accordance with ASTM A6 "Standard Specification for
General Requirements for Rolled Steel Plates, shapes, sheet piling and
Bars for structural use" and ASTM A 370 “Mechanical Testing of steel
products”.

1.1.7 Ex-Stock Steel

Steel manufactured two years prior to the actual use shall not be
accepted. However, in case of any immediate requirement of any small
quantity, supply of ex-stock steel in good condition and free from rust
and pitting may be offered for Company’s consideration. Such material
shall be easily identifiable with respect to its Heat / Cast number,
Manufacturer’s stamp, colour coding, Grade etc., as given in the mill test
certificate. The mill test certificates of such material shall meet the
required specification. The Contractor shall satisfy Company by means
of additional tests as directed on the company’s inspection at no extra
time and cost to the company.
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1.1.8 Steel Manufacturing Process

Only product manufactured by the electric arc furnace or the basic

oxygen processes is acceptable as structural steel. Bessemer process,
rimmed or capped steels are not acceptable. Material for through
thickness application shall be vacuum degassed or VAD or ladle refining
process while molten. Rejected steels and unidentified steel are not
acceptable. Specifically, rejected high strength steel (350 MPs) is not to
be substituted for low strength steel (250 MPa).

1.1.9 Class and Types of Structural Steel

Steel material types define by shape and grade or strength designation

consisting of the specified minimum yield strength in MPa. In the case
where through thickness properties (TTP) are required for attachments
and loads perpendicular to the plate surface, a suffix “Z” has been
added. Chemical composition of steel shall be in accordance with the
respective standards with supplementary requirements given in Sections
1.1.9.4 and supply conditions given in Section 1.1.9.5 hereunder.

1.1.9.1 Class of Material

Class A

Class A material are suitable for critical applications involving stress

concentrations, high restraint, the possibility of plastic strain and lack of
redundancy. Charpy impact test in accordance with the specified
Standard is mandatory. Carbon equivalent shall be as per respective
standard and specification.

Class B

Class B material are intended for less critical applications but still involve
the possibility of plastic strain and therefore the need for impact testing.
The material shall meet the Charpy requirements of the specified
Standard and in addition. Carbon equivalent shall be as per respective
standard and specification.

Class B material shall not exceed 63 mm. in thickness.

Class C

Class C materials are those, which have a history of successful

applications in welded structures at service temperatures above 0º C, for
which impact testing is not required. Applications are for primary and
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secondary members involving moderate forming, low restraint and
modest stress concentrations. Structural redundancy should be provided
by the design.

1.1.9.2 Types of Structural Steel

The following is a guideline for the selection of steels for use in offshore
structures. Contractor shall use steel type to suit fabrication methods,
welding procedure etc., for each structural steel type as specified.

Grades of Steel are covered in this specification are: -

Grade 250: Carbon Steel of yield strength 240-250

MPa (35-36 ksi).

Grade 350: Intermediate Strength steel of yield

strength 340-360 Mpa (50-52 ksi).

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1.1.9.3 Table: STEEL TYPE, SHAPE, APPLICATION, GRADE,

SPECIFICATION & CLASS

TYPE SHAPE APPLICATION GRADE SPECIFICATION API

CLASS
Plates for minor secondary
steel in top side, deck plating, ASTM-A 36
1-A Plate stiffeners, toe plates, coaming 250 OR C
angles etc IS 2062 GR-A

Building Wall, Building Floor

and Roofing. Plates
1-B Plate Plates for rolling tubular for 250 ASTM-A-36 C
secondary steelwork OR
IS 2062 GR-B
Rolled Steel sections with a depth up ASTM-A-36
1-C section to 300 mm and used as 250 OR C
secondary members. (including IS 2062 GR-A
angles, channels etc.).
Seamless tubulars up to 406 API-5L-Grade-B
mm (16") diameter for 240 OR
1-D Tubular substructure braces, truss ASTM-A-106 B/C
braces and chords for Grade B
substructure and topside deck,
bridge braces ,
Non-through thickness
applications less than 75 mm
thick involving tubular above ASTM-A-131-
2-B Plates 406 mm diameter for primary 350 DH36 A
steel throughout the structure, OR
like Jacket legs/skirt sleeves , EN 10025-
Deck truss, Deck legs other S355-J2G3
than joint cans, barge bumpers
and helideck plating, plate
girder, shim plates, bridge
braces etc.
For applications of Primary and
2-C Rolled major secondary steelwork ASTM-131-AH36
Section where 350 OR B
rolled sections are to be used EN 10025-
with a depth above 300 mm S355-J0G2

seamless tubular up to 406 mm

(16”) diameter for use in API-5L-Grade-X52,
2-D Tubular substructure braces, truss 350 PSL-1 B
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braces and chords, energy
absorbing tubulars in riser
Protector, Boat-landing and
Barge Bumpers.
Typical through thickness
applications (“Z”) above 19 mm
thickness involving primary
2-Z Plates items at critical design area like 350 API-2H –50Z A
Tubular Can Joint Sections,
Primary Member, Brace Node
Sections, , Installation Pad
eyes, Crane pedestal, lifting
eye and cheek plate, Pile in
mudline region, diaphragm
plate etc.
2-CON Tubular Conductor Pipes of all sizes API-5L, Grade B
(25mm minimum wall thickness X-52, PSL-1
)
1-Arch Stainless Exposed to weather –Doors & AISI 316/316L
Steel windows frames & shutters,
plate handrail & grating
2-Arch Galvanized Not exposed to weather-Doors, ASTM A 653
steel sheet internal partition, bulkheads,
false ceiling

Notes: -
1. Specification supplements relate to the first code indicated in the
above table under specification column only.

2. Stiffeners, flange extension plates, ring stiffeners etc. shall be of the

same grade as the element to which they are connected.

3. For piles, mud line region is defined as the region over which the
thickness is determined based on stress considerations and
extends over the negative and positive bending moment regions
and includes the under drive and overdrive allowances.

4. All floor plating of Cellar Deck , Main deck , etc. shall be of

chequered plates.
5. Fabricated plate girder may be used only for the requirement
sections having depth exceeds 900 mm and above. Welding of
flange-web connection of plate girder shall be full penetration
weld only

1.1.9.4 Supplementary Requirements

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a) All types of steel except Type 1A and 1C shall be killed.

b) Charpy V-Notch Impact test shall be conducted For Type 2B, 2C

and 2D as per respective Standard / Specification.

c) Percentage elongation (200mm) shall be minimum 21% and 18%

respectively for Grade 250 and Grade 350. The minimum percentage
elongation shall be 2% more if report is made on gauge length of.
5.65 (So) ½. The percentage elongation shall be (Lu-Lo) x 100 /Lo,
where Lo= 5.65 x (So) ½, So is the original cross sectional area of
gauge length and Lu is the final length.

d) For Type 2-Z, the following shall be applicable:

(i). All plates shall be ultrasonically examined in the final heat

treatment condition for defects and discontinuities in
accordance with ASTM A-578. Acceptance standard shall be
level II (S1 of API Spec 2H).

(ii). Through Thickness (Z direction) tensile testing shall be

performed as per Supplementary requirement S4 of API Spec.
2H.

(iii) Individual plate testing as per S-3 of API-2H.

(iv) Charpy V-Notch toughness impact test at (-) 400C in

Transverse direction with minimum single value 34 Joules and
average energy value 41 Joules.

(v) The sulphur content of steel be as per clause 5.2 of

Supplementary requirement S-5 of Spec. API 2H.

(e) If micro alloying elements Nb, V, Ti are used, their total shall not
exceed 0.2 percent.

(f) For Thermo-Mechanical Control Processing (TMCP) or equivalent

steel please refer Section 1.1.9.5 (ii) hereunder.
(g) Pitting Resistance Equivalent Number (PREN) value of stainless
steel shall be minimum 27.0 and shall have minimum Mo
content of 2.5%

PREN=Cr +3.3 (Mo +0.5W) + 16 N

1.1.9.5 Supply Condition

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(i) Steel Grades 2-B and 2-Z shall be supplied in Normalized Condition.
Steel Grades 1-C and 2-C (Rolled Section of flange thickness over 25
mm) shall be supplied in Normalized condition. All other steel may be
supplied in as rolled condition.

(ii) If the manufacturer/supplier offers an alternative supply condition,

e.g. Thermo-Mechanical Control Processing (TMCP) or equivalent then
the details shall be submitted containing particulars of the
manufacturer's past records including details regarding production
control, and weld-ability. The Weld-ability test shall meet the
requirements of API Spec. 2W including Supplementary Requirement
S9 & S 11of API Spec. 2W and API RP 2Z.

In case the contractor proposes to use API 2W material in stead of API

2H ,the material shall meet the supplementary requirement
S1,S3,S4,S5, S9(Simulated Post Weld Heat Treatment) ,Charpy V-
Notch toughness test in transverse direction with minimum single value
34J and average energy value 41J at (-) 40°C besides meeting the
requirement as indicated in above para .
1.1.10 Heat Treatment

Elements subject to press or roll forming where the temperature of the

steel is above 38 degree C and less than 427 degree C during forming
operation shall be
stress relieved by heating the element to a temperature between 590C
and 620C and cooling after a specified time.

1.1.11 Quality of finished Steel

The finished steel shall be presented for inspection such that the surface
can be readily inspected for defects. All surfaces shall be 100% visually
inspected for defects. Repair of plates by welding by Manufacturer or
supplier is not permitted.

1.1.12 Material Substitution

Alternative Specifications or property grades for certain material may be

accepted with the prior approval of the Company, provided that it can be
shown to be equivalent or superior to the specifications as per code
listed in the table 1.1.9.3 and the required properties and appropriate
supplements of the materials is complied with the material specified.
When the proposed substitute material have variation in chemical and
Mechanical properties from the listed codes, the contractor shall
establish with reasoning the superiority/equivalent of the alternate
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1.2.0 Material of Construction of Helideck

1.2.1 General

The helideck secondary beams and plating shall be made of extruded

aluminium meeting the requirements of the following specification. The
top pan cake aluminium structure shall be supported by the steel primary
members of the helideck.

The top aluminium structure shall also cover the safety net, supports for
solar panel, Cable tray, lights and drains ,threshold gratings at access
points, Handrails , isolation sets at all interfaces with carbon steel, access
gangways and stairs, Helicopter tie-down and helicopter landing net
tensioning points.

1.2.2 Material Standards

The equipment shall be designed and tested in accordance with, but not
limited to, the requirements of this specification and the latest editions of
the following standards, codes, statutory regulations and other documents
referenced therein:

BS 8118 Structural use of aluminium – Parts 1 & 2

EN 755 Parts 1-9 Aluminium and aluminium alloys. Extruded

rod/bar, tube and profiles.

EN ISO 3506 Parts 1-2 Mechanical properties of corrosion-resistant

stainless-steel fasteners.
BS 4592 Specification for metal open bar grating
1.2.3 Material Grades

The materials and grades to be used to the helidecks are tabled below:
PRODUCT ALLOY
Aluminium Extrusions 6082 T6
(structural)
Aluminium Extrusions (planking) 6005A T6
Aluminium Extrusions (other) 6063 T6
Aluminium Sheet 5083 H111
Stainless Steel Fixings A4 – 80

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1.2.3.1Alternative Grades

Alternative grades may be offered, however their use will be subject to

the Company’s approval.

1.2.4 Inspection

The aluminium helideck supplied to this specification shall be fully

inspected and verified by an approved third party verification
organisation. The Supplier is required to provide all drawings, design
calculations, details and descriptions to enable the company to obtain
permission to use the helideck.

1.2.4.1 Isolation

1.2.4.1.1 Electrical Isolation

Electrical isolation shall be achieved at interfaces of dissimilar materials, i.e.

aluminium/carbon steel, to avoid galvanic corrosion.
The insulating material shall be hard neoprene or poly-acetyl. This shall be
supplied as sheet for points of support and ‘top hat’ washer/bush for bolted
details.

1.2.4.4.2 Earth Connections

The isolation achieved by § 1.2.4.1.1 requires that effective earthing of the

aluminium is made through earth bosses. These will be welded to the aluminium
support beams local to points of support on the steel substructure.

1.2 CEMENT

1.2.1 Cement Grades

Unless otherwise stated on the bid drawings all cement provided for
construction, these platforms shall conform to one of the following.
Type A Portland Cement as per ASTM C-150 Type I or IS-269
Type B Oil well Cement as per API Specs-10A Class-G.
Cement supply to specifications equivalent to those listed above shall be
considered as substitution and shall require written approval of the
Company to this effect.
1.2.2 When a specific physical or chemical property of the grout or concrete is
warranted which is not achievable by controlling the proportions of the
normal constituents of the cement grout or concrete, additives to the
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cement grout or cement concrete may be allowed. The Contractor shall
submit to Company his proposal for such additives giving details of the
chemical composition of the proposed additives and the specific
properties of the cement grout or cement concrete, Contractor proposed
to achieve together with test results and other relevant details. The
Company shall within a reasonable period review and convey to the
Contractor its decision on such proposal. It shall be the Contractor’s
responsibility to satisfy the Company that his proposal will satisfactorily
meet the requirements of the works.

1.2.3 Usage Summary

Usage of different grades of cement shall be as given in Table 3.1.

TABLE - 3.1

CEMENT GRADE
TYPE A TYPE B*
Grout in Jacket leg to Pile Annulus/ -
Skirt Sleeves to Pile Annulus /Grout X
Plug in Piles
Concrete in filling of structural
members of riser guard vertical X
runners etc.

* Non – shrinking property is essential.

1.2.4 General Requirements

1.2.4.1 Ex-Stock Cement

Cement supplied ex-stock shall not be accepted without proper

identification without manufacturer’s certificates as required in 1.2.4.2
herein after.

Cement manufactured over six months prior to actual use shall not be
used for construction of these works without written approval of
Company. On written request by Contractor accompanied with results of
satisfactory retesting of the cement as the Company may deem fit,
Company shall at its sole discretion decide whether or not to allow use of
such cement for its works.

In case of any doubt the Company may ask for independent testing of
the cement to be used on Company's Works by a third party to he
selected solely by the Company at the Contractor’s cost. Non-
compliance of any of these specifications shall he sufficient cause for
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rejection of the cement and in such case all costs of testing by a third
party shall be borne by the Contractor and all such cement he removed
from the work site by the Contractor

1.2.4.2 Manufacturer's Certificate

1.2.4.2.1 The Contractor shall submit manufacturer's test certificates to the

Company for all cements he intends to use for the works whether
procured freshly or being supplied ex-stock. The Contractor shall
indicate the manufacturer's name, trade mark or other means of
identification, the batch number and date of manufacture and test results
covering fineness, chemical composition, compressive strength at 1 day,
3 days and 28 days, initial and final setting time, shrinkage/expansion
and soundness. All test shall be carried out as specified in 1.2.4.2.2
below.

1.2.4.2.2 All tests for the cement shall be carried out as specified in ASTM C-109.
Shrinkage/expansion test shall be carried out as specified in ASTM
designation C-807-87. "Restrained Expansive Cement Mortar" or by
similar acceptable method.

1.2.4.2.3 Identification of the cement intended to be used for the works shall be
co-relatable with the identification on the manufacturer's test certificate.

1.2.4.3 Special Requirements

The following requirements shall apply unless specifically waived by the

Company or otherwise specified herein or on bid drawings.

1.2.4.3.1 For all cement used for the works where non-shrinking/expansive
property is desired shall have acceptance criteria as below:

Drying Shrinkage- 0.08 % at 28 days (as per ASTM C-

596)
Expansion- 0.10%-0.30% at 28 days.

1.2.4.3.2 The total amount of chlorides calculated as free calcium chloride shall
not exceed 0.3 percent by weight of cement.

1.2.4.3.3 Compressive strength for Type-B cement shall not be less than 105
Kg/cm2 (1500 psi) in 24 hours and 422 Kg/cm2 (6000 psi) in 28 days.
The grout shall be of non-shrinking expansive type having density 1920
kg/m3. with compressive strength shall not be less than 70 Kg/cm2 (1000
psi) in 24 hours and 281 Kg/cm2 (4 000 psi) in 28 days at 27+20C

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1.3 Miscellaneous Steel Items
1.3.1 Fasteners

Unless shown otherwise in the Drawings, all fasteners shall conform to

the following:

a) Lag screws and bolts shall be machined with American Standard

Regular Hexagonal Heads with American Standard Coarse
Threads, Class-2.

b) Nuts shall be American Standard Regular Hexagonal.

c) Washers shall be standard round plate and/or machine lock unless

shown otherwise on the drawings.

d) All bolts for use in the submerged and splash zones shall be flouro-
polymer coated (XYLAN type ) or equivalent. Coating color for all
bolts and nuts shall be "Red". All nuts & bolts shall he of ASTM A-193
Grade B7 and nuts of ASTM A-194, grade 2H unless otherwise
specified in approved drawings.
e) All bolts, nuts and washers fixed to external surfaces and
internal surfaces exposed to natural ventilation shall be of
stainless steel ASTM A-193 Grade B8M and nuts of ASTM A-
194, grade 8M unless otherwise specified in approved
drawings.

1.3.2 Grating (Electro forged grating):

1.3.2.1 a) At Cellar Deck and above

Material
Serrated flats for gratings shall conform to ASTM A-36 or IS 2062 Gr. A.
Cross bars shall be high strength deformed bars conforming to IS 1786
Gr. Fe 415
Welding of grating shall be Resistance weld.

For gratings being fabricated by resistance welding/ electro forged

welding, bearing member shall be minimum 30 mm X 5 mm serrated
type spreader at 30 mm center to center also. Steel cross bar shall be
minimum 8mm square twisted high strength deformed bar spaced at
75 mm center to center. Crossed bars over bearing bar shall be fully
pressed into the bearing bars, flush and cross bar projection should be
less than 1.5 mm. All bearing bar to frame bars shall be seal welded
from both side. Each bearing member shall be serrated by punching
out of plain bar tops in order to provide cut edges for increased grip.
The serration depth shall not be less than 6.5 mm. The spacing of
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serration shall not be less than 55% of their pitch. There shall be
minimum five serration per 100 mm length of grating. The gratings
shall be manufactured in accordance with BS-4592 requirements.

Gratings shall be galvanized as per Functional specification no. 2005

Rev. (4) “Protective Coating”.

ii) Below Cellar Deck

Material
Material for grating shall be of stainless steel. Serrated flats & cross bars
for gratings shall conform to AISI 316L.

Welding of grating shall be Resistance weld.

For gratings being fabricated by resistance welding/ electro forged

welding, bearing member shall be minimum 30 mm X 5 mm serrated
type spreader at 30 mm center to center also. Steel cross bar shall be
minimum 8mm square twisted high strength deformed bar spaced at
75 mm center to center. Crossed bars over bearing bar shall be fully
pressed into the bearing bars, flush and cross bar projection should be
less than 1.5 mm. All bearing bar to frame bars shall be seal welded
from both side. Each bearing member shall be serrated by punching
out of plain bar tops in order to provide cut edges for increased grip.
The serration depth shall not be less than 6.5 mm. The spacing of
serration shall not be less than 55% of their pitch. There shall be
minimum five serration per 100 mm length of grating. The gratings
shall be manufactured in accordance with BS-4592 requirements.
Material for grating shall be as per Table 1.1.9.3 of this spec.
1.3.3 Pipe Railing/Hand Rail

i) At Cellar Deck and above

Pipe railing/hand rail shall conform to Grade 1–D

ii) Below Cellar Deck

Material shall be as per Table 1.1.9.3 of this Spec.

1.4 TIMBER

1.4.1 Usage

The specification for timber as per IS 883 shall govern the application of
timber used in:

a) Launch Truss runners of jackets.

b) Mud mats

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Timber to be used for each of the above application shall meet the
strength, durability and dimensional requirements for the intended use.
Contractor to indicate the grades of timber along with their properties
and satisfy Company on their suitability for the proposed use.

1.4.2 Delivery & Storage

All timbers supplied for the works shall be delivered at the fabrication
site in sizes and lengths as required for the works and fully seasoned
and treated with preservatives.

After delivery and prior to use all structural timbers shall be stored in
such a manner as to prevent decay and renewed development of
defects. Preferably timbers shall be piled into stacks upon well treated
and even surfaced beams, sleepers or brick pillars so as to be above
ground level by at least 15 cm. The stacks shall be protected from hot
dry winds or direct sun and rain and shall be accessible from all sides.

The stacks of timbers shall be appropriately marked so as to be readily

identifiable and co-relatable with the purchase order, vendor’s
certificate or other inspection/test certificates.

1.4.3 Inspection & Testing

Inspection and testing of timber shall be carried out as per the grades
of timber supplied as per the IS 883 requirement.

1.5.0 RUBBER

1.5.1 SCOPE

Rubber products (Neoprene) shall conform to Line call out M 3 BC717

C12 G21 K11 the Requirements of ASTM D 2000.

This specification describes the minimum requirements for procurement,

manufacture, testing and supply of rubber products for use on offshore
platforms as required either as permanent component or as temporary
installation and as listed below:

1. Boat Landing - Shear Fenders

- Rub Strips

2. Barge Bumper - Shock Cell

- Rotating Bumper Rings

3. Jacket Leg - Rub strips

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4. Jacket Leg/Skirt Sleeves - Diaphragm Closures

5. Jacket Leg/Skirt Sleeves - Grout Seal/Packer

6. Piles - Pile Closure

1.5.2 SITE CONDITIONS

Rubber compounds for the rubber products shall be able to withstand the
extreme marine environment indicated in the bid document.

1.5.3 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Company requires that the offered products have had satisfactory past
performance in offshore environments. For each product, a base
specification/product trademark is furnished in the Technical requirement
to evaluate the level of performance required. In case the Contractor
wishes to propose an equivalent alternative product, approval for the same
shall be obtained by him in writing from the Company after furnishing
complete technical details and proven application record of the alternative
offered, viz. technical properties, manufacturing process, exposure to
marine environments, successful offshore use etc. The products so
offered shall be supplied only from manufacturers with a proven track
record of supplying identical or similar products. Only products and
grades normally manufactured and listed in the manufacturers catalogues
shall be supplied.

1.5.4 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

This section details the various rubber products listed above alongwith
their minimum general requirements. Specific requirements alongwith
base specification/product trade mark for each product as given in
Annexure-1. If Contractor proposes an alternate system design for any
component, the specific requirements shall be suitably configured to meet
the design criteria for that components.

1.5.4.1 BOAT LANDING SYSTEM

The boat landing system is planned in such a way that it meets the
requirements of the Design Criteria. The boat landing is designed to be
mounted on shear fenders to absorb energy of impact. A set of low friction
pads/strips are provided to act as rubbing surface against the boat.

1.5.4.1.1 SHEAR FENDERS

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The shear fender shall have solid rubber bonded between two parallel
plates. The plates shall be bolted to the boat landing at one end and
supporting member at the other end.
Testing shall be performed to 110 percent of design capacity and load
deformation - energy relationship reported.

1.5.4.1.2 BOAT LANDING RUBSTRIPS

The rub strips for boat landing shall be low friction type polyurethane
minimum 150 mm width and 50 mm thickness bonded to back up
plate/channel as shown in the relevant drawings.

1.5.4.2 BARGE BUMPER

The single boat landing plus barge bumper system mounted on a

combination of shock cells and shear fenders can be provided. Individual
barge bumpers may also be provided. The specification covers both the
instances.

1.5.4.2.1 Shock Cells

The shock cells shall consist of two concentrically placed steel tubes with
a rubber annulus. The rubber material used in the shock cell shall be
natural rubber based. Manufacturing process of shock cells shall be such
that the rubber is slightly under a compressive strain rather than a tensile
strain in the finished cell assembly at zero loading. The process of
pouring and moulding the rubber in the annulus are not acceptable due to
problem associated with shrinkage and cracking.

The shock cells shall have a minimum overload capacity of 10% of the
rated energy. Each shock cell shall be individually tested for both axial
and lateral loading at least up to 110% of rated energy, and load-
deformation-energy curves shall be developed for each.

Following information shall be supplied by the shock cell vendor with his
quotation.

i. The load/deformation/energy relationship of the shock cell.

ii. The type and quality of rubber
iii. The manufacturing process of the shock cell

1.5.4.2.2 Rotating Bumper Rings

The function of the Rotating Rubber Rings is to transfer the lateral load to
the shock cell absorbing part of the energy of impact. The rubber ring
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shall have a urethane facing. The rubber ring should be capable of
rotating freely around the vertical pipe.

Testing shall be performed to 110% of the rated energy. The load

deformation/energy characteristics of the Bumper Ring shall be obtained
by testing the ring with an outer steel sleeve to simulate the actual
conditions.

1.5.4.3 PLATFORM RUBSTRIPS

Platform substructure protective rub strips and rub strips on boat landing
shall be an easily replaceable type so that if required, only damaged
rubstrip need be replaced. They shall be manufactured by the extrusion
process. There shall be no cracks or breaks in the body of the fenders.
Necessary chambers must be provided to clear-up back ring.

Testing shall be performed to 110% of rated load and load-deformation

energy relation reported.

1.5.4.4 DIAPHRAGM CLOSURES (INSTALLATION AID)

Diaphragm closures, where required by Contractor as part of his

installation engineering, shall be made of reinforced rubber and shall be
tested to a pressure equal to 1.5 times hydrostatic pressure due to Water
Depth (+)10M of seawater. In case the diaphragm is required to rest on /
penetrate a sandy layer, the test pressure shall be 1.5 times (hydrostatic
pressure due to Water Depth + Ultimate bearing capacity of Soil).

1.5.4.5 GROUT SEAL/PACKER (INSTALLATION AID)

The grout seal packer shall be used to seal the annulus between the pile
and Jacket leg / skirt pile sleeve during grouting operations, if conventional
grouting method is employed. One of the following two types of
seals/closures shall be used.

1.5.4.5.1PASSIVE GROUT SEAL

It provides a seal with a loop under hoop tension, gripping the pile during
driving/grouting.

1.5.4.5.2INFLATABLE PACKER ASSEMBLY

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It provides a seal by pneumatic/hydraulic inflation of a rubber torus. The
inflatable packer shall be tested to a pressure of 40 bar against a pile
mandrel.

1.5.4.6 PILE CLOSURE (INSTALLATION AID)

The Pile Closure shall be provided if required by Contractor as part of his

installation engineering. This closure shall be of easily removable type
and shall not leave any protrusion of more than 25 mm after removal of
the closure. This closure shall be tested to a pressure of 1.5 times the
hydrostatic pressure at seabed computed at the installation site.

1.5.4.7 OCEAN POWERED MARINE GROWTH REMOVAL AND PREVENTION

SYSTEM (MGR&P System)

Ocean powered marine growth removal and prevention system shall be of

make IEV or equivalent. The system shall comprise of number of
appropriate brushes, rollers rings and cups made of highly durable self
polishing polymers, and shall designed to withstand the extreme
environmental condition as specified in Sect.3.4, Structural design criteria.
System shall be able to effectively use the normal average current and
wave prevailing in the western offshore field to provide continuous
brushing action for removal and prevention of deposition of marine growth.

1.5.5 DRAWINGS

1.5.5.1 Contractor shall furnish drawings giving complete details and dimensions
of the items for approval of Company at least 30 days prior to preparation
of test piece, if so required. Drawing shall also include MTO along with
various grade of material required for fabrication.

1.5.5.2 Approval of drawings shall not relieve the Contractor of his responsibility
to provide the products in accordance with this specification.

1.5.6 QUALITY CONTROL

Contractor shall take every precaution to ensure and demonstrate, if

required, adequate quality control of their products so as to provide
products of uniform and required quality.

1.5.7 TESTING AND INSPECTION

1.5.7.1 Testing

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Testing shall be carried out on each item being supplied, for all the
parameters specified in the technical requirements, and test reports shall
be furnished to the Company. Company reserves the right of witnessing
all tests and declining acceptance, if necessary, because of poor
standards of manufacture and/or deficiency in meeting the technical
particulars. The Contractor shall notify the Company 30 days in advance
to enable Company or his authorized representative to witness the testing,
if so required. The results shall be furnished to Company and approval
obtained prior to shipment of the products.

In case of any doubt, the Company may ask for additional information,
testing or retesting which the Company may feel necessary, which the
Contractor shall carry out at no extra cost to Company and with no impact
on the delivery project schedule.

1.5.7.2 INSPECTION

All items intended to be installed in the works shall be subject to

inspection by Company's inspectors. Contractor shall extend all facilities
to the Company's inspector for such inspection at all reasonable times.
Non-conformance to these specifications in the opinion of Company's
Inspectors or as evident from the results of any additional tests or
retesting shall be sufficient cause for rejection.

1.5.7.3 MANUFACTURER'S CERTIFICATE

The Contractor shall submit to Company, Certificate by the manufacturer

for each type of product giving the following details.
a. Manufacturer's Name, Trade Mark or other means of identification.
b. Type and quantity of Rubber Products supplied.
c. Linear dimensions of each product noting deviations from the nominal
dimensions.
d. Quality of rubber/Line call out no. used with test results for requirements
outlined in ASTM D-2000.
e. Method of manufacture

f. Certified performance characteristic.

1.5.8 WARRANTY
Contractor shall have final and total responsibility for the satisfactory
performance of all products to be supplied under this specification.
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Minimum
Minimum
Design Load
S Energy Base Specification
Product. Carrying
N Absorption & Remarks.
Capacity.
(T.M)
(MT)
1 Bridge Stone SC 500H,
Shear Products. 50.0 12.5 Grade Ro.
.
2 Boat Landing EPI Boat Landing
- -
. Rubstrips Rubstrip.
Shock Cells
Case A: Barge
Bumper designed
Regal SC 2036.
as an individual
unit.
150 20 Minimum Capacity.
1. Axial
100 12.5 Intermediate Capacity.

3. 2. Lateral - 8.0
Case B:Barge
Bumper designed
Regal SC 1830.
as an integrated
system.
150.0 16.0 Minimum Capacity.
Axial
1. Intermediate
100.0 9.0
Capacity.
2. Lateral - 5.5
Rotating Bumper
4. 136.0 4.2 Regal RBR 1931.20
Rings
Jacket Leg Bridge Stone SA
5. 22.4 T/M 2.3 T.M/M
Rubstrips. 300H Grade R2.
Contractor shall warrant the equipment furnished by him and the
performance of the said product in accordance with this specification and
Spec. No. 1050, "General Specification Definition".

1.5.9 SPECIFIC REQUIREMENT

The specific requirements of the various rubber products for the

system design given in the bid package along with Base Specification
/ Product trademarks are given below:-

1.6 BUILDING MATERIAL AND BUILDING

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1.6.1 SCOPE

The intent of this specification is to establish the minimum

requirements for operationally complete building to be provided on
Offshore Well Platform. . Architectural components and Equipment
for building module shall be as per Norsok C-002.The Contractor
shall adhere to this specification.

1.6.2 GENERAL

1.6.2.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.

1.6.2.1.1 Contractor shall fabricate a building on the platform to facilitate

Switchgear Room, Telemetry Room, Battery Room & Generator
Room and other necessary room as specified in the scope of work.
Contractor is responsible for complete design including all structural
framing.

1.6.2.1.2 Equipment, as specified elsewhere in bid package, shall be supplied

and installed in the rooms of the building.

1.6.2.1.3 Contractor shall furnish other facilities and equipment, both inside
and outside the building as required in these specifications.

1.6.2.1.4 All material, equipment, tools or supplies to be incorporated

permanently into the building shall be new, sound, free from all
defects and confirm to the size and /or capacity and quality specified.
Contractor shall, when required, furnish satisfactory evidence as to
the type and quality of materials, equipment, tools and supplies.

1.6.2.1.4.1 Contractor shall notify Company Representative of any aspect of this

specification, which in the judgment of the Contractor should be
changed to improve the buildings. However, the incorporation of
these changes into this specification is subject to Company’s
approval.

1.6.2.2 BUILDING REQUIREMENT

The items listed outline the general requirement for various buildings:

1.6.2.2.1.1 The building shall be suitable for occupancy and general usage in a
marine environment and suitable for environmental condition as
indicated in the bid.

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1.6.2.2.2 The building shall be planned and design by Contractor with suitable
wall, partition, interior partitions, interior and exterior doors with
frames and windows etc.

1.6.2.2.3 The building shall have framed openings in walls and roof for
equipment, piping, cables exhaust etc. as required.

1.6.2.2.4 The buildings shall be completely wired for lighting receptacles,

switches and equipment.

1.6.2.2.5 Piping and electrical connections shall be arranged such that field
connections are minimized.

1.6.2.2.6 The building shall be furnished completely operational prior to load-

out.

1.6.2.2.7 The area classification outside/inside the building shall be as per

relevant specifications.

1.6.3.0 STRUCTURAL SPECIFICATIONS

1.6.3.1 MATERIAL

Structural Steel shall be as per specification stated in table no.

1.1.9.3 of this specification .

1.6.3.2 DESIGN

The building shall be designed in accordance with Section.3.4,

Structural Design Criteria.

1.6.3.3 FABRICATION

Fabrication of the Structure shall be in accordance with clause no 2.0

of this specification.

1.6.3.4 COATING SYSTEM

All exposed structural steel shall be coated in accordance with

General Specification No. 2005, Protective Coatings. The Contractor
shall keep adequate paint material for field touch-up after installation.

1.6.4.0 ARCHITECTURAL SPECIFICATIONS

(FOR UNMANNED PLATFORM ONLY)

1.6.4.1 ROOF AND WALLS

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1.6.4.1.1 General

The building shall be properly enclosed, with steel wall and roof,
joints and openings shall be sealed against penetration and to reduce
thermal conductivity.

The building materials and construction shall confirm to the

requirements of the NFPA “National Codes”.

a) External Walls shall be made up of 6 mm thick plate, suitably

reinforced and painted. The roof if comes under helideck shall
have a 6 mm thick plate welded to the underside of beams such
that there is a clear air gap is maintained for passage of air. The
Roof should have minimum slope of 1:50.

b)Steel metal for flashing and other closures shall be 14-gauge steel.
Interior wall liner and interior partition shall be of non-combustible
materials. All closures in walls and roof shall form a non-combustible,
watertight seal around service lines electrical cables, etc. Use of multi-
cable transists or other UL approved fire stop methods shall be
considered for all cables entering or leaving the building. For
Telemetry Room one cable entry plate of size 1m X 0.8m shall be
provided.

c)Finish: All surface finish marks and scratches shall be touched up to

match the original coating.

1.6.4.1.2 Table: Interior Liner/Partition

Sr. Particulars Non Load Bearing type partition wall

No.
1 Fire Rating B15 (Interior Wall Liner) B15 (Interior Partition)
2 Panel Thickness 25 mm 50mm
3 Facing Thickness 0.6mm galvanized steel 0.6mm galvanized steel plate
plate
4 System Weight 14.6kg/m² 18.8 kg/Sqm(max.24.8 kg/Sqm )
5 Sound reduction STC 32 dB STC 32 dB( max.43 dB)
Rw 32 dB Rw 32 dB ( max.43 dB)
6 Core material Mineral wool Mineral wool
7 Insulation Weight 140 kg/m³ 120-170 kg/cum
8 Thermal 1.06 kcal/m²h ºC 0.58 kcal/m²h ºC
transmittance
8 Finish 150 µ m thick PVC film with 150 µ m thick PVC film with
protective foil protective foil
8 Certification As per clause 4.1.2 and As per clause 4.1.2 & SOLAS
SOLAS
9 Standard of BS 476,Part 4 to 8 or BS 476,Part 4 to 8 or equivalent
construction equivalent
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1.6.4.1.3 Suspended Ceiling

General: Contractor shall furnish and install the suspended ceiling at

least in Telemetry and shelter (living) room, complete with
suspension system, related accessories and light fixtures wherever
indicated.

Construction: The suspended ceiling shall consist of removable

panels of backed epoxy painted galvanized steel sheet having
minimum 40 µm coating (G90 Grade) installed on a standard electro-
galvanized steel exposed grid system. Ceiling panels are joined one
to each other on the exposed face by main and cross bar.

Main runners shall be suspended using no.12 gauge galvanized wire

hangers and spaced a maximum of 1200 mm. A matching metal
molding shall be installed at the periphery of all areas. The
suspension system shall be a fire-rated assembly as listed by the
Underwriter’s Laboratory, Inc.

Acoustic panel shall be non combustible material having fire spread

characteristics confirming to Class-I surface spread of flame as per
BS476 Part-VII:1971 or equivalent FSI as per NFPA 255.

Necessary cutouts shall be made in the ceiling to house recessed

type luminaries. The luminaries shall be supported by the framing.

The finished false ceiling system shall be a fire-rated class

B-15 assembly. It shall be perfectly leveled and aligned, at desired
height as per drawing.

Finish: Acoustical panels shall have a factory applied fire resistant

paint finish having a light reflectance’s of 0.80.

The metal suspension system and all exposed metal parts shall have
a fire-resistant paint finish.

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1.6.4.1.4 Table: False Ceiling

Sr. Requirement Particulars

No.
1 Fire Rating B15 (With mineral wool)
2 Panel Thickness 50 mm
3 Facing Thickness 0.7mm galvanized steel plate
4 System Weight 9.35kg/m²
5 Sound reduction STC 53 dB
6 Core material Mineral wool
Insulation thickness 50mm
7 Nominal Insulation Density 80kg/m³
8 Thermal transmittance 0.58 kcal/m²h ºC
8 Finish Baked enamel paint with protective foil
8 Certification As per clause 4.1.2 and SOLAS
9 Standard of construction BS 476,Part 4 to 8 or equivalent

1.6.4.2 FLOORING

1.6.4.2.1 General: Contractor shall furnish and install PVC flooring with rigid or
resilient material, which shall confirm to Class – I surface spread of
flame as per BS 476 Part-VII or equivalent FSI as per NFPA 255, over
the entire floor area of the building except where otherwise noted.

1.6.4.2.2 Material

PVC sheet shall be of homogeneous, unbacked, antistatic, flexible

type, extra heavy wear quality of approved colour and pattern of
minimum 2.0mm thickness, ribbed back and rounded top. The cove
base shall be 100 mm high and minimum 2.0 mm thick, ribbed back,
and rounded top. Preformed inside and outside corners shall be
installed where necessary.

The sub-floor shall be minimum 6mm steel plate, seal-wedded to

frame and insulated with 50mm thick mineral wool on the under side
of the non-exposed decks and 100 mm thick mineral wool under
exposed decks except where fireproofing is provided. The PVC
flooring shall be installed on 12 mm vinyl / phenolic base.

The switchgear room floor shall be provided 5.56 mm (7/32 inch) thick
heavy duty ribbed rubber floor mating in front of equipment and main
traffic areas. (The mat shall be cut and installed so that it may be easily
removed for washing) slotted channel wit cover strips (Unistrut P-1000 &
P-1184 or equivalent) shall be provided in the telemetry room flooring to
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facilitate to future installation of telemetry/ telecontrol equipments by
others. Floor tiles shall be provided to finish the flooring flush the
channel.

1.6.4.2.3 Workmanship

The preparation of sub-base and base course shall be of specified

thickness as per specifications. The base course shall be thoroughly
cleaned and dried. The layout of vinyl tiles shall first be marked with
on the base course to required pattern without adhesive. Neoprene
based runner adhesive of approved make shall then be applied on the
base floor and back of the vinyl tiles. Vinyl tiles shall be placed in
position from center of the floor space towards the edges, slowly
without creating any air pockets between the tiles and base course.
The vinyl tiles shall be placed only when the adhesive is set
sufficiently for laying. The edge pieces of vinyl tiles, if required shall
be uniform on all edges of the floor. The joint between tiles shall be
thin hairline type.

After placing, the flooring shall be pressed suitably with a wooden

roller of about 5 kg., to have uniform, leveled floor.

After a minimum period of 24 hours, after laying sheet the finished

floor shall be cleaned with a wet cloth soaked in warm soap solution.

The switchgear room floor shall be provided 5.56 mm (7/32 inch) thick
heavy duty ribbed rubber floor mating in front of equipment and main
traffic areas. (The mat shall be cut and installed so that it may be easily
removed for washing) slotted channel wit cover strips (Unistrut P-1000
& P-1184 or equivalent) shall be provided in the telemetry room flooring
to facilitate to future installation of telemetry/ telecontrol equipments by
others. PVC sheet shall be provided to finish the flooring flush the
channel.

1.6.4.3 Ceramic Tile Flooring

1.6.4.3.1 Materials

Glazed, ceramic, matt-finished, non-slip, decorative type tiles of

approved make, of size 200 mm x 200 mm and minimum 8 mm shall
be installed over 5 mm thick solvent free epoxy mortar .
1.6.4.3.2 Workmanship
The tiles shall be laid over a coating of specified adhesive (as per
approved manufacturer's specification) laid on the base course. The

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joints of the tiles shall be flush pointed with cement slurry (white
cement and pigment) matching the shade of colors of the tile.

1.6. 4.3 DOOR AND DOOR FRAMES

1.6.4.3.1 General: Contractor shall furnish and install all door frames, doors,
stainless steel hardware as required for complete installation,
including threshold and weather stripping.

1.6.4.3.2 DOOR CONSTRUCTION:

Door shall be of standard dimension.

Door shall be properly reinforced for all hardware
Door shall be free from wrap or buckles
Exterior door shall be made of stainless steel and weld joints shall be
ground smooth.
Door shall have three ball bearing hinges of standard weights
stainless steel of minimum 114 mm X 114 mm size. Actual size to be
provided according to the functional and design requirement

Interior shall be furnish with stainless steel latches for operation from
inside and outside

All external doors shall be furnished with panel latches on the inside,
push down to and latch type. The leaf shall be furnished with mortise
exit device (Underwriter Laboratory Inc. approved).

All external doors shall be provided with continuous rubber bidding

with heavy duty rubber of sufficient thickness and width all along the
periphery of the door frame, which in contact with the door leaf in
closed position. All hardware shall be stainless steel 316

1.6.4.3.3 Door frame and shutter construction shall be as per details given in
table 1.6.4.4.3 of this specification.
1.6.4.3.4 Door frame shall be combination buck and jamb and of same material
as doors.
Threshold and weather’ stripping: All exterior Doors shall be
furnished threshold and weather stripping appropriate to prevent
ingress of water.

1.6.4.3.4 Finish: Doors & doors frames shall be coated in accordance with
general Specification 2005, Protective Coating.

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All marks and scratches shall be touched up to match the original
finish of doors and frames.

1.6.4.4 WINDOWS
Windows construction shall be as per details given in table
1.6.4.4.3 of this specification
1.6.4.4.1 General: Contractor shall furnish and install all windows, window
frames, glass, caulking compound etc. as required for a complete
installation.

1.6.4.4.2 Construction: Windows shall be suitably located and sized. All

windows shall be fixed, non-opening type with shatter proof, wire
reinforced toughened glass of minimum 8 mm thickness.

Windows shall be provided with stainless steel frames.

Windows frames shall be set plumb, true and in alignment. Full

mastic bead shall be provided at all sills, mullions and stainless steel
contact surfaces.

Glass shall be transparent, tinted, shatterproof wire reinforced

toughened glass of minimum 8 mm thickness.

Caulking compound shall be non-staining, elastic, water proof and

non-corrosive.

Louvered windows, in nonhazardous, area shall be of suitable

dimensions for adequate natural ventilation.

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1.6.4.4.3 TABLE: SCHEDULE OF DOORS AND WINDOWS

Particulars DOORS WINDOWS

Location Internal External External
Exposure Not exposed to exposed to exposed to
weather weather weather
Material Pre galvanized Stainless steel Stainless steel
carbon steel SS316L SS316L
ASTM A653
Fire rating B15 A60 A60

Frame 1.6mm thick. 4mm thick 4mm thick

Sheet, sheet stainless sheet stainless
stainless steel SS 316L steel SS 316L
steel SS 316L
Finish Baked enamel powder coatstainless
steel
shutter 0.8mm thick 2mm thick 2mm thick
sheet stainless sheet stainless
steel SS 316L steel SS 316L
Shutter thickness 38 mm
Louvers 1.2mm thick
sheet
glass -- -- 8 mm thick
insulation 35 mm thick 45 mm thick
Mineral wool Mineral wool
140 kg/m³ 200 kg/m³
Door leaf finish Baked enamel Baked enamel
powder coat powder coat
Threshold Max. 25mm
high ,SS 1mm thick plate
Description Thin plate light duty Stiffened plate Stiffened plate
Plate thickness Heavy duty Heavy duty
Minimum Plate thickness Plate thickness
0.70mm Minimum Minimum
For bolting into 2mm 2mm
light weight For bolting or For bolting or
partition normally welding into welding into
part of partition Bulkheads or Bulkheads or
supply pre – pre –
seals where required. Fabricated Fabricated
walls, walls,
Weather tight Weather tight
Seals Seals
Where required. Where required.

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1.6.4.5 False Flooring (Cavity Flooring)

1.6.4.5.1 Vendor shall furnish and install, on steel base floor, a raised free
access floor suitable for heavy equipments, consisting of an assembly
of panels mounted on adjustable pedestals to provide an under floor
space for the accommodation of electrical and instrumentation cable
ways and mechanical service lines.

Finished Floor surface shall be smooth, leveled and uniform.

Complete floor system shall be free of vibration and rocking panels.

1.6.4.5.2 Materials

1.6.4.5.3 Pedestal Base Plate

Pedestal base plate shall be made of galvanized mild steel, of size

100mm x 100mm x 3mm thickness.

1.6.4.5.4 Pedestal Stud

Pedestal stud shall be made of galvanized mild steel threaded rod

and shall be of 30mm dia. It shall have threading at top portion for
attaching the top-head attachments. Pedestal assembly shall be
capable of supporting a minimum. Load of 2.25 MT with a safety
factor of 21/2 times minimum. Load.

1.6.4.5.5 Top Head Attachments

Top head attachment shall be made of pressure die-cast zinc.

aluminium alloy. The top head attachments shall be provided with
check nuts at bottom portion for attaching the top head with threading
in the stud allowing for adjustment up to 25mm up and down.

1.6.4.5.6 Channel Stringers

Channel stringers shall be channel shaped and of galvanized,

machine cut, cold rolled mild steel having size of 45mm x 35mm x
45mm and thickness of 2 mm.

1.6.4.5.7 Floor Panels

Floor panels shall be of aluminium faced with resin bonded core

(38mm thick), with bottom tray of 0.5mm thick galvanized steel
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returning unto sides of the panel and penetrating into the tray,
finished with high pressure PVC or Vinyl lamination of size 610mm
square. The panels when in place, and functioning as part of the
complete floor system, shall be capable of supporting a minimum
concentrated load of 0.07 MT per sq. cm. with defection of 2mm.
Load safety factor shall be 21/2 times minimum load. The floor
panels shall be finished on top with high-pressure laminate/antistatic
type vinyl tiles of thickness 3mm, and along four sides at top with
suitable lapping.

The access floor under structure shall be edge support rigid grid type,
mechanically fasten with lateral stability. The entire panel support
structure shall be treated for corrosion. The access floor shall have a
finished floor height of 900mm.The specified access floor shall be
rated for the following loads:

Concentrated load : 5.60 KN

Rolling Load : 2.25 KN
Impact Load : 66 kg
Ultimate Load : 16.8 KN
Max. Deflection : 1mm

1.6.4.5.8 Workmanship

False Flooring pattern shall be as per approved drawing. A grid work

consisting of stringer channels placed on top-head attachments of
pedestal studs shall be erected in line with the flooring pattern.
Pedestal base plates shall be fixed to the base floor by welding to the
base plate flooring. Pedestal studs shall be welded on the base
plates true to the plumb. The pedestal stud location @ 610mm both
ways shall ensure the grid work as per the flooring pattern. The
length of the pedestal studs shall be such that cavity between false
flooring and base flooring is of constant depth.

Top head attachments shall be fixed over the studs with the help of
check nuts and shall be adjusted to obtain proper level of the finished
floor panels.
Stringer channels then shall be placed over the top heads in position
to form the supporting grid work for the floor panels. Floor panels
shall be placed over these stringer channels, perfectly leveled and
aligned without any gaps in between the panels.

All panels shall be complete interchangeable and easily removable

with suction lift tools. Panels’ arrangement shall be properly
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coordinated with the equipment layout, so that easy access is
available to the cable way near the cable alley of each floor mounted
equipment.

Necessary Ramps, slopes steps etc. shall also be provide for as per
architectural drawings. The cavity between false flooring and base
floor shall be properly cleaned and made dust free.

The main traffic area and the frontage of all equipment, in false floor
area shall be provided with 5mm thick heavy duty ribbed rubber
matting, which shall be cut and installed in such a way, so as to
facilitate periodical removal for washing.

1.6.4.5.9 Table: Raised Flooring

Sr. Item Particulars of Item

No.
1 Pedestal Base Plate galvanized mild steel, of size 100mm
x100mmx 3mm thickness.
2 Pedestal Stud galvanized mild steel threaded rod,30
mmØ
3 supporting minimum Load 2.25 MT
4 Factor of safety 2.5 times supporting minimum Load
5 Stud allowing for up to 25mm up and down
adjustment.
6 Channel Stringers galvanized mild steel Channels , 45mm
x 35mm x 45mm and thickness of 2
mm.
7 Floor Panel thickness 38mm thick),
8 supporting a minimum 0.07 MT per sq. cm. with defection of
concentrated load 2mm. Load safety factor shall be 21/2
times minimum load.
9 floor panels finish Floor panels finished on top with high-
pressure laminate/antistatic type vinyl
tiles of thickness 3mm, and along four
sides at top with suitable lapping.
10 finished floor height 800mm
11 The pedestal stud location @ 610mm both ways

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1.6.4.6 Table: ARCHITECTURAL FINISHES

Sl. No Activity ARCHITECTURAL FINISHES Remarks

Area(s) Floor Wall Finish Roofing
Finish
1 Shelter room Vinyl B-15 Fire rated B-15 Minimum
Tile insulated metal Suspended clear
2 Telemetry flooring liner panels with (False) height to
room with dado/ pre laminated Ceiling false
Skirting of finish on exposed Ceiling is
100 mm side of wall 2800mm.
high above
finished
floor.
3 Toilet *Ceramic Steel Bulk Head. Suspended Minimum
Tile A-60 insulated pre (False) clear
Flooring laminated finish Ceiling height to
with over metal liner false
Dado/skirti panels on Ceiling is
ng 100mm exposed side of 2450mm.
high above wall
finished
floor. Toilet partition
system
4 Battery & Acid/Alkali A-60 fire rated Roof Plate.
Battery Resistant insulated metal
Charger Tile S.S (316 L)
Room Flooring perforated liner
with panel Provisions
Dado/skirti of louvers are to
ng 100mm be made for
high above proper ventilation.
finished
floor.
5 Switchgear False B-15 Fire rated Suspended False
Room flooring insulated metal (False flooring
liner panels with Ceiling height
finish as specified 800
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*The battery room and battery charger room shall be provided with acid/alkali
Resistant flooring and shall be sloped to 1:100 so that any spillage may flow to a
Predetermined dead end pit.

1.6.4.7 FURNISHING & ACCESSORIES

1.6.4.7.1 Two Men Shelter Room.

.
1. One no. bunk bed 900x2100 with 100 mm thick mattresses with
fire retardant cover and two pillows. Clear height between
bottom of the top of bunk and top of mattress on the lower bunk
shall be 1000mm.Top of top mattress shall be 550-600mm
above floor. The voids below beds resting on the floor shall be
closed for ease in cleaning.

2. Bedside table 400 x 600 mm melamine based laminate top -1

no.

3. Table 1200 X 600 melamine based laminate with central drawer-

1no.
4. Cushioned metallic chair swivel type with arm rest -2nos.
5. One handwash basins, wall mounted, complete with ceramic disc
type mixing taps in matt chrome or brushed stainless
steel, height 800 mm to 820 mm above floor.

1.6.4.8 PREFABRICATED TOILET UNITS

1.6.4.8.1 Standard requirements

The prefabricated toilet unit shall be supplied and installed as complete units
ready for use. Each unit shall be connected to all relevant systems. The units
shall be self-supporting and have adjustable legs with sufficient adjustment for
exact alignment and levelling. All units shall be identical.Special attention shall
be paid to cleanability and hygiene in design, detailing and use of materials. All
joints shall be flush with surrounding materials. A prototype or pre-production
toilet unit, complete with fixtures and fittings, shall be made available for
inspection and verification at an early date.

1.6.4.8.2 Floor
The floor pan shall be rigid and constructed in one piece.
Floor screed shall be bonded to the floor pan and pitched to the floor drain(s) at
a minimum slope of 1:50.
Floor finishes shall be non-slip and easy to clean. Ceramic tiles minimum 8 mm
thick shall be fixed securely to the screed with a waterproof, alkali and acid
resistant epoxy adhesive. Tile joint material shall be of completely waterproof,
epoxy, with documented elastic and water repellent properties. Tile joints shall
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have a smooth finish, to ease cleaning. All vertical and horizontal corner joints
and joints
Between different materials, shall be sealed with a waterproof, flexible
polyurethane sealant. The colour of the sealant shall match the material being
sealed.
.
1.6.4.8.3 Wall and ceiling
1.6.4.8.3.1 Material & Workmanship
All stainless steel used for prefabricated units shall be type AISI 316L .
All toilet modules shall be built as a waterproof sealed compartment comprising
of the following:
1. Inside wall panel assembly (of min. thickness 30 mm ) having PVC film
finished 0.7 mm stainless steel AISI 316L liner panel with 15mm mineral
wool (110 kg/cum) insulation ,wherever B15 rated panel is not required.
The walls shall be reinforced as required, for fixing of Sanitary Fixtures
and accessories.

2. Ceiling assembly (of min. thickness 50 mm ) having PVC film finished

0.6mm stainless steel sheet /panel with minimum 35 mm mineral
wool(110kg/cum) insulation with ceiling mounted steel exhaust valve.
3.External wall panel shall be as per clause 1.6.4.1.2 of this specification.
1.6.4.8.4. Sanitary Fixtures
The units shall contain, as a minimum, the following sanitary items:
• wall hung water closet with concealed cistern.
• hand wash basin with pedestal;
• single lever tap in brushed stainless steel, for hand wash basin
with ceramic discs;
• mirror;
• soap dishes or soap dispensers (as required by the project);
• toilet paper holder;
• towel hooks;
• toilet brush and holder;
• shelving below mirror, with integrated disposable cup
holder(s).Mirror
• provision for hosing down the floor, together with floor drain(s),
stainless steel mug
• shelving under basin (for toilet bag(s), spare toilet paper, etc.)
 Items in metal shall be in brushed stainless steel.
1.6.4.8.5 Plumbing
All pipes and fittings shall be compatible with the water quality and
water pressure.
Wet service system including potable cold water piping (copper &
block valve) ,utility sea water (90-10 Cu-Ni & Al.Bronze Block
valve),sewer pipes with vent (PVC pipe & fittings as per ASTM D-1785
Sch.80)
Removable lever type access hatch for pipe shaft inspection.
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16.4.8.6. Ventilation
A satisfactory arrangement for extracting air from the toilet unit
shall be provided.

16.4.8.7 Door ,Windows and hardware

The door frame and hardware shall be of the same finish as the doors in the
adjoining partition system. The door shall swing out from the bathroom unit.
Pivot hinges, indicator lock and two lever handles and thumb turn knob on
bathroom side shall be included with the door. A brushed stainless steel
threshold with sides extending down to finished floor on the outside of the units
(cabin side) shall be installed without visible fixings. There shall be no exposed
sharp edges. A hold open device to assist cleaning shall be provided if specified.
The doors shall comply with relevant requirements given in table 1.6.4.4.3 of this
specification.

1.6.5.0 TESTING

1.6.5.1 In accordance to the testing requirements shall be as per Codes &

Standards, testing of the electrical, piping systems, all equipment,
and all other components (windows, doors, switches, etc.) shall be
affected after fabrication onshore and prior to acceptance.

1.6.5.2 Testing shall be done in accordance with the applicable equipment

specifications.

1.6.6.0 PREPARATION FOR SHIPMENT

1.6.6.1 GENERAL

Where applicable, preparation for shipment shall be performed in

accordance to the specifications proposed in this specification under
Installation.

1.6.6.2 TEMPORARY BRACING

Contractor shall provide temporary bracing for all equipment and

furnishing to ensure their stability during transportation, shipping and
handling of the building. While bracing must be strong enough for this
purpose, it should be designed for easy removal with no damage to
any portion of the building once it is securely set in its final location.

2.0 FABRICATION

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2.1 SCOPE

These specifications provides for functional specification of

fabrication of structures including few specific requirements/
guidelines.

2.2 GENERAL

The fabrication of platform including fit-up, welding, assembly,

QA/QC pre-commissioning etc .shall be carried out as per provisions
of API RP 2A, AWS D1.1 and AISC (American Institute of Steel
Construction).

Contractor to furnish a detailed procedure for fabrication and

assembly of structure for Company’s review which shall include
following as a minimum.

1. Procedure for fabrication and assembly.

2. Procedure for fit-up and welding.
3. Procedure for dimension control.
4. Procedure for inspection and testing
5. QA/QC plan.
6. Procedure for Pre-commissioning.
7. Procedure for post installation checks.
8. Health Safety & Environment Manual.
9. Procedure for Painting and galvanization
10. Procedure for Post weld heat treatment
11. Procedure for Defect repair and Distortion control
12. Procedure for material traceability
13. Procedure for material receipt, Inspection and storage.
14. Weighing procedure

2.3 SPECIFIC REQIREMENT

Following specific requirement shall be complied with:

2.3.1 Manufacture of tubular structural members

Tubular of diameter greater than 406 mm shall be rolled from plates

in accordance with API Spec. 2B.

The tubular shall be rolled in an API approved mill and shall carry the
API monogram.

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The tubular shall be longitudinal seam welded by electric submerged
are process. Electric resistance welded or spiral welded pipes will
not be accepted. Pipes shall have only one longitudinal seam weld.
The welding and weld inspection shall be as per the Specification
No.2009 and relevant Codes and Standards.

The tubular shall meet the requirements of API Spec. 2B with the
following exceptions:

a. The wall thickness and weight tolerances for tubular members

shall be governed by the requirements of the code under which
the plates are rolled.

b. For girth joints with offsets greater than 1.5 mm, the following
shall apply:

i. When cans are of different thickness the higher thickness

shall be ground smooth or machined to provide a 2.5: 1
taper transition.

ii. When cans are of same thickness, the offset shall be

tapered to a slope of 4: 1 by deposit of additional weld
metal and ground smooth.

In no case shall the metal thickness be less than the nominal

thickness of the thinner can. Maximum offset permissible shall
be governed by Clause 3.7 of the API Spec. 2B.

2.3.2 Galvanizing.

Following structural shall be galvanized as per General Specification

No. 2005 “Protective coating”.

Gratings.

Handrails.

Stair Treads, Ladders and ladder cages.

Helideck Safety Net System.

Miscellaneous hardware.

Galvanizing shall be done after completion of all cutting, drilling and

punching operations and after welding but before final assembly in
place.
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Painting

All painting shall be done as per General Specification No. 2005

“Protective coating”.

Contractor shall mark levels suitably with paints to facilitate

assessment of levels during and after upending and placement of
sub-structure at location. Jacket and Pile shall be foot marked at 120º
apart which should cover at least half the circumference. This is to
facilitate the checking during the uppending of the Jacket and pile
driving. All under water clamps shall be painted with white paint.

2.3.3 Marking of low-fatigue joint

Marking of low fatigue life joints for future inspection shall be carried
out as described in Design Criteria Structural. The marking panel of
neoprene based cupronickel embedded sheets shall be at least 400
mm wide and shall have a length corresponding to number of letters
in the marking. Each letter shall be located in the space of 200 mm x
200 mm size with a letter width of 40 mm. Lettering shall be with a
medium suitable to withstand marine environment. A border of 100
mm shall be provided all round the lettering. Marking shall be
provided in the form of a strip.

2.3.4 Repair and remedial measures

Repair of defects and acceptability shall be as per API RP-2A.

Welding repair, if any, shall be performed only after approval of the
Company.

2.3.5 Connections

2.3.5.1 Welded Connections

All structural welds shall be full penetration welds unless otherwise

specifically shown in the drawing. Partial penetration welds are not
permitted.

2.3.5.2. Bolted Connections

As a general rule bolted connections shall not be used unless

specifically indicated. Use of bolted connections for temporary works
may be permitted by the Company’s representative at site at his sole
discretion. Contractor to submit detail procedure for bolting for
approval of Company.

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2.3.6 Splices

a. Tubular member of the same diameter and wall thickness may

be spliced by girth butt weld, as per provisions of API Spec. 2B
with the following additions:

All joint cans length up to 3 M shall be rolled in one section.

Joint cans with a length greater than 3 m must be made-up of
sections limited to 1.5 m minimum length. In no case shall the
girth weld/fall within 75 mm on either side of crown and saddle
point.

b. Beam splices shall be as per API RP 2A with the following

additions:
Splices for deck beams must be staggered i.e. the splices in
any two adjacent beams shall not lie in a line perpendicular to
the beam axis.

c. Joints in bar gratings and deck plate in the span direction shall
occur only at points of structural support. All plating shall be
continuously seal welded to supporting members.

d. Deck plating shall be welded in place using a low heat, short arc
welding process. This requirement is to minimize potential
warping of the deck plates and to obtain optimum levelness of
the deck surface. Other low heat, time saving or automatic
welding procedure may be considered but must be qualified.

2.3.7.1 Stress relieving.

1. Rolled Tubular with outer diameter to thickness ratio less than

20 shall be stress relieved after manufacture.

2. Welded assemblies, where the thickness of one of the elements

exceeds 65 mm, or where the thickness of weld exceeds 50 mm
shall be stress relieved after assembly.

3. Any other element/assembly specifically noted in the drawings

shall be stress relieved.

All stress relief shall be achieved by thermal methods by heating the

element or assembly to a temperature between 590 C and 620C.
The use of furnaces is desirable for all stress relief operations. A
detailed procedure shall be developed and Company’s approval
obtained prior to performing the operations.

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2.3.7.2 Fabrication tolerances

Fabrication tolerances shall be as per API-RP-2A, AWS D.1, AISC,

API 5L and API 2B wherever applicable. Fabrication tolerances for
structural shapes fabricated from plates shall conform to the
requirements of ASTM
A6.Contractor shall use his best efforts to provide a flat deck surface.
All high or low spots that result during the installation of deck
plating/grating and after installing skids and equipment shall be
eliminated to reduce water holding valleys to a maximum of 3 mm.

2.3.8 Inspection And Testing For Structural Fabrication

a. The Company shall inspect fabrication and assembly of

structures stage wise and after final completion.

b. The Company shall have the right to inspect the materials,

fabrication and erection of all items concerned with the works
without limitation.

c. The Company shall have free access at all times to any part of
Contractor’s yard that concerns the work. When in the Company
judgment, any working area or section should be inspected, the
Contractor must thoroughly clean it of all excess and waste
materials such as sand , slag, welding rods etc, and allow
adequate time for proper inspection .

d. The Company shall be informed at least ten days prior to

starting of any work by Contractor or any sub-Contractor such
as assembling or fabrication of any section, grit blasting,
painting etc. The Company shall be informed before any repairs
are made to the welds when defects are found and not after
same defects have been rectified. Whenever any piece is to be
assembled that will prevent inspection of the area, Company
shall be informed, the area inspected and any defects rectified
before proceeding with the assembly.

e. The Company shall have the right to inspect at any time tools or
equipments to be used in any part of the work and shall have
the right to condemn any equipment or work which do not
conform to the specification or the drawings. Defective work or
work not conforming to the specifications or the drawing shall be
re-done by the Contractor at his cost.

f. Company shall approve all phases of the testing including leak

repair or defects and replacement of materials and equipments
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found to be defective during testing and shall sign all Test
Certificates, if testing is witnessed by the Company.

g. The Company shall have the right to request any additional

inspection to ensure that the Work conforms to the
specifications, at no extra cot to the Company.

h. The Contractor shall furnish, install and maintain in a safe

operating condition all scaffolding, ladders, walk ways, adequate
lighting etc. necessary for safe and thorough inspection by
Company. The safety and condition of above scaffolding,
ladders, lighting etc. must conform with local industrial safety
codes for such operations.

i. The Contractor must ensure that all valves and removable plugs
on jacket legs are closed prior to load out and shall give written
certification for the same.

j. After the fabrication is completed, the jacket legs and skirt

sleeves, pre-installed conductors and pile sections, launch truss
chords and buoyancy tank, if any, shall be pressure tested for
leaks through top and bottom closures. The applied pressure
shall be 1.5 Kg/cm2 minimum and maintained for four hours. A
soap test shall be conducted to detect any leakage between the
rubber diaphragm and the flange and top closure plates and
welds or any other joints. A nominal positive pressure shall be
left in the jacket and skirt sleeve to ensure no leak condition
before launching. All inflatable packers shall be pressure tested
again at the yard to the test pressure specified.

The manufacturer’s test certificate shall be furnished to the

Company.

k. All grout and air lines for the jacket grouting system shall be
cleaned by blowing clean air to ensure their operability. These
shall be pressure tested at 40 Kg/cm2 for one hour. The
protective housing at the bottom of jacket for the inflate lines
shall also be pressure tested to the above pressure.

2.3.9 Pre-commissioning checks

After the fabrication yard erection and hook-up has been completed,
the Contractor shall start the pre-commissioning checks. It may not
be possible to complete all the pre-commissioning checks in the
fabrication yard. A detailed list of pre-commissioning checks required
to be performed by the Contractor are specified in the bid documents.
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However, the Company desires that at least the following pre-
commissioning checks/tests shall be completed in the fabrication
yard.

Contractor to note that installation check as called out in the following

list shall include the following

1. Name - plates and/ or certificates of equipment are correct and

visible.

2. Equipments are properly installed in accordance with drawings

and foundations are proper.

3. All necessary supports are attached and are in acceptable

condition.

4. All connections of equipment to piping, tubing and wiring are

made in accordance with drawings and specifications.

5. All low fatigue joints are properly marked.

6. List of out of tolerance reports.

a. Lifting equipment (Cranes, Hoists etc.)

1. Installation check.

2. Loads tests.

3. Function check of alarm points in the control cab.

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b. Decks, Building and Accessories.

1. Installation check.

2. Water flood check of flooring and roofs against leaks

and
stagnation.

2.3.10 Weighing of decks/modules and other top sides facilities.

The Contractor, prior to load out, shall accurately weight all Deck
structures, topside modules & buildings, and other topsides facilities
etc. Contractor shall include in his proposal the basic details of the
weighing procedure and equipments intended to be used. Detailed
weighing procedures shall be developed and submitted for
Company’s approval upon award of Contract. Load cells used shall
have valid calibration Certificates.

While weighing it shall be noted that the point of application of the

load cells shall be in such a manner that based on the results of the
weighing it shall be possible to devise the reactions at each support
point as well as the center of gravity of the component being
weighed.

Contractor shall prepare a procedure for final weighing report

for every lift containing.

i. Weighing Results.

ii. Theoretical Prediction.

iii. Item schedule for all items which are yet to be installed prior to
lifting, together with any items, which are to be removed i.e.
rigging platform etc.

Contractor shall assume full responsibility for all remedial measures

required as a result of weight escalation beyond the weights
budgeted for sea-transport, offshore lifting and final service
operations. This responsibility shall include but not be limited to
revision of the marine spread, strengthening and stiffening of the
structures, off loading components in that lift etc.

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3.0 INSTALLATION

3.1 SCOPE

The specification assumes that piled steel jacket structures for the
Platform Structure has been proposed by the Contractor and
approved by the Company.

This specification described the minimum technical requirements for

the engineering, marine and construction equipment spreads and
operations required for the load out, transportation and installation of
the Platform and facilities.

The Contractor shall assume entire responsibility for the successful

load out, sea-fastening and transportation to site of all material,
structures, components, equipment and other items necessary for
installation and for satisfactorily completing all installations including
hook-up and commissioning work, notwithstanding any review by the
Company.

3.2 QUALITY MANAGEMENT AND DOCUMENTATION

3.2.1 Project Planning and Execution

Load out, transportation and installation operations shall be planned

and executed in accordance with the requirements of the Contract
and the DNV Rules for planning and Execution of Marine Operations.
Release Note of Inspection agency, on behalf of Company, at
fabrication yard shall be obtained and which shall be made available
to Company at Offshore Installation site.

3.2.2 Verification

The verification record control and retention system shall ensure

documents relevant to obtaining Certifying Authority approvals are
retained.

3.2.3 Installation Engineering Manual

An Installation Engineering Manual shall be compiled, covering all

aspects of the transportation and installation of the platform
component structures, including mobilization of transportation and
installation vessels spreads. The installation Manual shall contain
detailed information on each stage of the operation, including

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contingency procedures and shall identify temporary works,
equipment and personnel requirements.

The installation Manual shall include but not be limited to the

following contents, as appropriate
a) General

 Organization charts for Load out site(s) and offshore site.

 Vessel utilization schedule
 Schedule for transportation and installation operations
 Offshore support base details.
 Mobilization and Demobilization activities.

b) Vessel Data

 Derrick Vessels
 Support Vessels
 Transportation vessels (Cargo barges and tow vessels or
HLV)

c) Load out

 Load out site details and activities

 Planning for the load out phase
 Ballasting execution plans
 Barge strengthening or reinforcement (if required)
 Load distribution mats (if required)
 Sea fastenings

d) Transportation

 Pre-Sail away inspection checklists

 Towing/transit plans, towing arrangements, ballast
arrangements, navigational aids, communications
procedures, contingency procedures, etc.
 Tow/ transit routes, including any alternative and proposed
safe refuges.
 Proposed dates for sail away, tow/transit, and installation.
 Weather forecasting and weather limits for sail away and
tow/transit.
 Repair procedures during tow/transit and at completion of
tow/transit
 Post tow/transit inspection checklists.

e) Installation
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 Offshore site Preparations

 Locations for existing subsea pipelines
 Location and orientation of existing jackets and other
structures
 Installation equipment spread details
 Detailed installation procedures and checklists for
structures, including tow/transportation vessel handling,
derrick vessel anchor plans, survey, drilling and grouting
procedures etc.
 Maximum sea states and weather conditions for weather
installation operations
 Jacket launch/lift and up - ending, pile installation, jacket
leveling procedures.
 Installing boat landing, barge bumpers, fitting and welding
pump casing, sumps etc.
 Topside module installation procedures
 Removing temporary braces, lift trunnions, sea fastenings
 Installing all jackets to deck piping and utilities shown on
drawings.
 Post – installation activities and inspection check lists.
 Platform hookup activities.

f) Contingency Plans

 Procedures for bad weather conditions

 Contingency procedures for piling operations, including
storm ballast plan for the jacket if piling must be
abandoned due to weather before storm safe.

g) Quality

 Site – specific Quality plan, including ITPs.

 Qualified weld procedures and welder qualification records
 Installation activity proformas (pile driving records, grouting
records etc.)

h) Health, Safety & Environment

 Contractor HSE Plan, including JHA action sheets

 Emergency Response Plan for the Offshore site.

i) Drawings and Calculations

 Installation Schematics
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 Derrick vessels equipment layouts
 Cargo barge stability and ballasting calculations and details
 Temporary works layout
 Cargo barge or HLV layouts
 Anchor patterns and existing subsea pipeline locations
 Sea fastening and grillage layouts and details
 Jacket on-bottom weight and mud mat reaction pressures
 Weight and Centre of Gravity data for all installed items
 Relevant structure drawings

3.2.4 Certification

Material Certificates shall be provided for all materials used for both
temporary and permanent works, including at least for the following

 Temporary load bearing attachments

 Lift rigging
 Welding consumables
 Cement
 Coatings

3.2.5 Traceability

Traceability records shall be provided and maintained for –

 Material heat numbers

 Welding consumable batch numbers
 Weld procedure numbers
 Welder identification numbers
 NDT reference
 Post weld heat treatment records
 Weld repairs

3.2.6 Manufactures Data Report

Documentation for welding to any part of a structure and all over as-
built data shall be complied into a MDR, which shall contain the
following as a minimum, a appropriate –

 Approved welding procedures

 Welder qualification records
 Approved NDT procedures and NDT personnel qualification
records
 Traceability records
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 Material test certificates
 Welding consumable test certificates
 NDT records
 Post weld heat treatment records
 Dimensional control records
 Site preparation details
 Survey and inspection records
 Underwater inspection records (including video if available)
 Pile diving records
 Grouting records
 Hook-up activities quality records
 Engineering calculations and analysis results
 Technical manuals
 Basis of Design

3.2.7 As-Built Report

The Offshore platform As-Built Report shall comprise the MDR and a
summary of all work performed. Non-MDR documentation shall
include but not limited to the following –
 Daily Tow/Transit Reports
 Daily progress Reports from derrick vessels at the offshore site.
 Transportation and installation programme (actual versus
planned)
 Record of mobilization activities
 Record of loadout site activities
 Vessel utilization schedule (actual)
 HSE Report
 Contract Variations

In each section, manning levels, durations, problems, encountered,

highlights and the like shall be included.

3.3 HEALTH & SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

i. All transportation and installation activities shall be planned and

executed to minimize risk to personnel health and safety and to the
environment, in compliance with the HSE Plan.

All statutory regulations at the load out site, along the tow/transit
route and at the offshore site shall be complied with, including –

a) SOLAS requirements
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b) IMO Convention on the international Regulations for Preventing
Collisions at Sea (COLREG), 1972 and Amendments.

c) IMO MARPOL 73/78 and Amendments (including The

International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from
Ships).

ii. Contractor shall submit the copies of following documents and

latest/valid survey certificates in respect of all vessels proposed by the
Contractor for transportation/installation/towing in compliance with
General Condition of Contract.

Certificate of Registry, Certification of Classification, Certificate

of Class, Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate, Cargo Ship
Safety Equipment Certificate, Cargo Ship Safety Radio Certificate,
Safety Management Certificate, International Oil Pollution Prevention
Certificate, International Load Line Certificate, International Tonnage
Certificate, DG Shipping Licence and Insurance Certificate.

3.4 LOADOUT

3.4.1 General

The method of loadout may involve skidding, trolleying or lifting of

structures. The structural integrity of the structures must be
maintained during loadout. Detailed structural analysis for loadout or
lift analysis for each loadout structure shall be undertaken to verify
that structural member stresses do not exceed API and AISC basic
allowable during any stage of the loadout. The loadout analyses
shall include studies to determine the allowable differential
deflections at the structures support point, which shall become the
basis for deflections tolerances during loadout. If Contractor
proposes any change in the parameters or procedures from those
considered in the design, he shall carry out necessary engineering as
detailed in Structural Design Criteria to ensure that his procedures
are workable.

Structural strength of barge shall also be checked.

3.4.2 Barge Ballasting and Structure Motions

The Loadout Supervisor shall have the authority to direct all barge
ballasting and structure motions during loadout.

3.4.3 Loadout Systems

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Contractor shall furnish to Company, at least 30 days prior to
commencement of any load out operation, a load out procedure
describing in detail the procedure, supported by calculation and
analysis to ensure the compliance of design requirements, for the
load out, including requirement of equipment and accessories.
Contractor shall also furnish to Company the contingency pull back
arrangement for retrieval of the structure during load out if the load
out requires to be suspended due to some emergency reasons.
Contractor shall also submit 30 days prior to commencement of load
out, details of the shipment plan and final transportation analysis and
sea-fastening design as described in design criteria.

The design or specification of all load out system components and

temporary works items required for the operation, including, as
appropriate the following–

 Winch systems
 Jacking systems
 Anchor points
 Onshore Skid beams
 Barge strengthening
 Cranes
 Transporters
 Lift points and lift rigging
 Barge mooring system

3.4.4 Cargo Barge

The adequacy of the cargo barge for stresses caused by load-out

shall be verified, as will compatibility of dockside and barge
arrangements for the proposed load out.

The ballasting procedure shall include pump discharge requirements

and considerations of tidal variations during load out.

3.4.5 Equipment

All equipment and accessories involved in the

skidding/lifting/trolleying of the structures shall have the proper rating
and are free of damage. Critical mechanical equipment, such as
ballast pumps, shall have 100% backup system on standby.

3.4.6 Skid Beams

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The procurement, fabrication and installation of any onshore runway
beams/skids and bulkhead barge transition beams shall be suitable
to loadout the structures onto the barge, as necessary.

3.4.7 Loadout plan

The Loadout Plan shall include barge ballasting requirements during

loadout and a step-by-step schedule of the loadout. Allowances for
actual tidal changes and current shall be included in the Loadout
Plan.

3.4.8 Verification of lifts

Where loadout is executed by lifting, the padeyes, hook shackles

slings, sling platforms or frames and the structural integrity of the
lifted item shall be verified. The Contractor shall procure, fabricate
and install all padeyes, slings and other aids necessary for lifting.

3.4.9 Weight Monitoring

The weight and center of gravity of the structures shall be accurately

reported during construction and weight monitoring reports shall be
submitted to the Company on a regular basis. The final weight
control report and the results of the weighing operation shall also be
submitted. Any weighing undertaken prior to loadout shall achieve an
accuracy better than ±2%. The center of gravity shall also be
determined from these monitorings.

3.4.10 Cargo Manifest

An inventory list of all items to be loaded out shall be prepared by

Contractor.

3.4.11 Post Loadout Inspections

After loadout onto cargo or launch barge is completed, if the

component has been lifted, all critical joint intersections near the
padeye/lifting points on the component shall be MPI/ dye-penetrant
checked to ensure that no cracks have occurred during loadout. Any
defects shall be repaired.

3.5 GRILLAGE AND SEAFASTENING

3.5.1 Design

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All sea fastening and support grillage design shall be in accordance
with the provisions of API RP 2A. The following shall be prepared –

a) Design calculations of the sea fastening and grillages.

b) Drawings showing layouts and details of grillage and sea
fastening.
c) Details of any barge strengthening required for loadout or
transportation.

3.5.2 Grillage and Sea fastening Installation

Grillages and sea fastening shall be welded in accordance with

relevant specification and shall be subject to 100% ultrasonic and
magnetic particle inspection.

3. 6. LOADOUT AND SEAFASTENING INSPECTION

The Contractor and MWS shall conduct pre and post loadout tests
and inspections.

3.6.1 Pre Loadout Testing

Pre loadout testing of flood, buoyancy and vent systems of the jacket
shall be executed in accordance with specification.

Prior and following loadout sea fastening, where possible, all vent
and flood valves shall be checked several times by the Contractor to
ensure easy operation. Any interference shall be eliminated. Vent
and floods valves shall be left in the closed position and the valve
handles shall be positively secured to the jacket.

3.6.2 Post Loadout Inspection

All structures shall be visually checked after loadout to ensure no

damage has occurred during loadout operations.

3.6.3 Patch and Repair Damage

The Contractor shall patch and repair all damage to the structure and
its protective coatings, which occur during loadout and sea fastening.

3.6.4 Loadout Operation

An appropriate ballast system shall be provided and experienced

personnel shall supervise the ballasting operation. The cargo barge
shall be protected from excessive motions due to environmental
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loading or wave action from other vessels on the waterway during
loadout. Following loadout, the cargo barge shall be ballasted to its
design trim and draft for tow.

3.7 TRANSPORTATION

3.7.1 General

The cargo barge and tow vessel shall be classified for unrestricted
ocean service and assigned loadline with a marine Classification
Society. All statutory documents, including those listed in Section
3.3..ii above, in support of sea worthiness of entire Marine spread
shall be submitted to the company 30 days prior to the mobilization to
the site. All vessels and equipment shall be maintained and operated
in a safe and professional manner. A comprehensive stock of spares
and consumables shall be carried at all times to support the
independent day to day operation of the spread. Contractor shall
appoint a Company approved Marine Warrantee Surveyor (MWS) at
their expense who shall review the loadout and transportation
analysis and sea fastening design and review and approve the sea
fastening proposed by the Contractor. The marine surveyors scope of
approval shall include verifying the adequacy of the strength of the
barge deck and framing to withstand the load due to load out,
transportation of the cargo and sea fastening and launching of jacket.

The cargo barge and tow vessel shall be inspected and approved for
the tow by the MWS prior to mobilizing to the fabrication site. The
survey shall include all aspects of the vessel, manning suitability of
accommodation on derrick / work barge etc. All certificates relating to
the tow vessel and cargo barge, which are in accordance with the
relevant statutory requirements, shall be carried onboard the tow
vessel.

3.7.2 Cargo Barge Requirements

A dynamic motion analysis of the barge/cargo system shall be

performed as per the Design criteria. The transportation barge shall
have sufficient global and local strength for the loadout and transport
of the cargo. Calculations shall be completed demonstrating that all
barges and cargo comply with all allowable stress limits set forth by
the AISC and API RP 2A codes, and the barge’s classifying authority
for all loading conditions encountered during loadout , transportation
and launching, as applicable.

The cargo barge shall have sufficient positive and reserve buoyancy
for all proposed operations. The barge shall have an acceptable
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stability and buoyancy and remain floating in an acceptable manner
with any one submerged or partly submerged compartment flooded.

3.7.3 Tow Vessel Requirements

The tow vessel shall have a rated bollard pull at least equal to the
design tow resistance of the transportation barge and its cargo. The
tow forces shall be calculated by CONTRACTOR based on the
anticipated environmental conditions along the tow route, vessel
speed, requirements of API RP 2A and Design Criteria Structural
Section 3.4. As a minimum, ambient see conditions and the design
storm/stall conditions should be considered. All towing resistance
forces shall be assumed to be acting concurrently against the
direction of the tow.

The tow vessel shall have latest Certificate of Rated Bollard pull
issued by a reputed inspection authority.

3.7.4 Towing Arrangements

All components of the towing arrangement shall have acceptable

factors of safety against the design tow resistance. The towing
arrangement shall be inspected and approved by the MWS at the
same time the tow vessel is inspected, prior to mobilization to the
fabrication site.

3.8 LIFTING

3.8.1 Responsibilities

The Contractor assumes complete responsibility for all lifts of

platform structures and appurtenances as required for installation.
The responsibilities include, but shall not be limited to –

a) Overall installation planning

b) Detailed engineering and providing of all labour, supervision,

materials and offshore installation equipment required to
perform a safe and successful lift, in accordance with the design
drawings and the Installation Procedure.

c) The Installation Procedure shall include detailed descriptions of

all operations and procedures.

3.8.2 Design

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All calculations required to confirm the adequacy of all lifting
operations shall be completed. Analysis shall include a review of re-
analysis of the structure for the proposed lift conditions, design of
padeyes and other lifting appurtenances and selection of all lifting
hardware, rigging, slings etc. All components shall be designed so
that eccentric loadings are minimized or eliminated. Final weight and
center of gravity positions based on detailed weight take off and / or
actual weighing shall be used in all design. Contractor shall provide
following information 30 days prior to loadout/installtion:-

 Derated capacity of barge crane and test record witnessed by

a reputed inspection agency.

 NDT test records of all lifting equipments including lifting

hooks.


3.8.3 Shackles

All shackles shall have valid manufacturer’s load test certificates.

Used shackles which are free from any visual damage/deterioration
and accompanied by load test certificates and satisfactory NDT
reports can be used. Load in shackles and other fittings shall not
exceed the manufacturer’s rated safe working load.

3. 8.4 Slings

All slings shall have valid manufacturer’s breaking strength test

certificates. Used slings, free from any kinks, fraying or other visual
damage with a documented history of previous lifts, storage, load test
and inspections are acceptable. Load in slings shall not exceed the
manufacturer’s rated safe working load. Lifting slings shall be of
sufficient lengths to ensure that the true angle of any sling with
respected to the plane through the lifting points is not less than 60
degrees. All paired rigging elements (slings) for any one particular lift
shall be of the same diameter and type. Over sized slings and slings
having kinks, fraying, visual damage , deterioration shall not be used.

3.8.5 Protection of Equipment

All slings, spreader bars or other lifting apparatus, shall be arranged

so to prevent damage to equipment and other components of the
lifted item, during all phases of the lift. Adequate temporary bumpers
and guides shall be provided to prevent damage during installation.
Protection shall be given to both the item being installed and any
previously installed items.
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3.9 JACKET INSTALLATION

3.9.1 General

3.9.1.1 Drivability Analysis

The Contractor shall perform a pile drivability and pile stick up

analysis using the proposed hammer(s) and the geotechnical reports.

3.9.1.2 Survey Spread

The Contractor shall engage the services of a qualified Surveyor with

the appropriate survey equipment to assist with the setting of jackets
within the tolerances stated in this Specification.

3.9.1.3 ROV Spread / Divers

Contractor shall provide an ROV spread and divers on the derrick

vessel capable of seabed inspection and assisting with retrieval of
dropped items.

3.9.1.4 Anchor Handling

The Contractor shall be responsible for all anchor operations. The

Contractor shall be responsible for adjusting anchor operation to
avoid damage to existing platforms, pipelines, subsea well guards or
any subsea facility. Subsea care shall be exercised near existing
platforms and pipelines when running anchor or anchor lines from
construction barges and boats. Before placing any anchors or anchor
lines, the Contractor shall clearly define to the Company and shall
obtain approval of the proposed location of the anchors or anchor
lines.

3.9.2 Seabed Survey

Contractor is responsible for verifying the accuracy of all survey

information. Any additional seabed survey performed by the
Contractor prior to installation shall cover an area extending from the
outline of the jacket on the sea bottom. The survey should accurately
locate all existing platforms, pipelines, subsea well guards or any
subsea facility. The extent of the area should encompass the extent
of all activities, including the reach of all anchors.

3.9.3. Platform Location and Tolerances

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3.9.3.1 Jacket Location and Orientation

The jacket shall be set within 2.50 M of the required location. The
bearing of the jacket shall be within two (2) degrees of the required
location.

3.9.3.1.1 Jacket Level

The final as-built level of the jacket shall be the within 1:140 of
horizontal and the extreme opposite diagonal points in the jacket top
level shall be within 25 minutes with the horizontal. If at any stage of
jacket and pile installation the out-of-level exceeds the above
tolerance, the Contractor shall bring the jacket back to within the level
tolerance by lifting, de-ballasting or jacketing on the installed piles.

The ballasting and pile installation sequence shall be such that on

bottom jacket weight will not exceed a safe value determined in
accordance with the results of an on bottom analysis documented in
the installation Manual.

3.9.3.2 Jacket Elevation

The final jacket elevation shall be within (+) 750 mm of the design
elevation. Following weld-out of the piles to the tops of the jacket
legs, the tops of the Piles will be cut off to the required elevation. The
final jacket elevation will also determine the elevation at which the
boat landing is installed on the jacket.

3.9.4 Jacket Launch

If the Contractor proposes for jacket launching in their concept, the

following responsibilities include, but shall not be limited to:

3.9.4.1 Vent and Flood Valves

Prior to jacket installation, the Contractor shall inspect and verify that
all valves are closed and that all installation piping is intact.

3.9.4.2 Weather Window

Prior cutting sea fastening, the Contractor shall have a weather

forecast sufficient to ensure it would be reasonably certain that no
severe weather will occur before the jacket is secure on bottom.
Installation will not be permitted unless the current sea state and its
direction is less than the maximum safe values as determined by the
installation analysis and included in the installation Manual.
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3.9.4.3 Sea fastening Removal

All cuts on brace, used for sea fastening shall be made so that brace
material remains on the launch cradle/jacket member, to avoid
damage to any jacket member including launch cradle.. Tie-down
braces on jacket members or lugs should be avoided. Where these
are used they shall be removed so as to avoid cutting into any
permanent structural member. To remove any stub from these areas
or from painted areas tie-down brace member shall be cut and the
protruding portion shall be grounded and surface shall be painted.

3.9.4.4 Launch and Upending

The jacket should be launched and upended at a predetermined

launch site. A minimum bottom clearance should be determined by
the Contractor for all phases of launch and upending operations in
compliance with Design Criteria Structural, Section 3.4.

3.9.5 Jacket Setting

The jacket shall be set within tolerance given in Section 3.9.3. The
Contractor shall maintain the specified location, orientation and level
of jacket through completion of pile diving. The contractor shall report
the as-built levels of jacket during the progress of the piling.

3.9.6 Pile Installation

3.9.6.1 Installation Procedure

The Pile installation procedure included in the installation manual

shall include the following-

 The sequence of piles to be installed.

 Pile add-on details, if applicable.
 The effect of pile operation to on-bottom stability.
 Ballast / de-ballast required to maintain safe on-bottom stability
 Detail of pile handling, hammer handling, followers, ROV’s etc.
 Derrick vessel crane reach and capacity values.
 Pile remedial procedure for refusal.

3.9.6.2 Pile Driving

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Prior to commencement of pile diving hammers, boilers, compressors
and valves shall be certified to be in good working order. Hammers
shall be maintained and operated safely at all times.

CUSHION BLOCK

A cushion block shall be provided at the base of the hammer.

Cushion block material shall be of a type compatible with the hammer
and acceptable to the hammer manufacturer. Cushion material shall
be of sufficient size to fill recess in anvil to full diameter, but not to
exceed thickness recommended by manufacturer. The cushion
material shall not be allowed to compress to the point that the
cushioning effect is lost. Cushion performance criteria (i.e. maximum
number of blows for a given cushion and hammer type) shall be
recorded. Cushions shall be replaced in accordance with these
criteria.

PILE MONITORING

Contractor will provide details of ‘pile monitoring devices’ proposed

during the bidding phase.

FIELD SPLICES OF PILES

Welding shall be according to Specification “Structural Welding and

inspection for Offshore Platforms’. If the Contractor wishes to reduce
the forty-eight (48) hours waiting period for flux core welding
inspection, procedures which address the avoidance of hydrogen
induced cracking shall be submitted to Company. Reduction in the
waiting period shall only be allowed if approved in writing by
Company.

Contractor shall 100 % ultrasonically inspect all field splices.

Ultrasonic examination will follow the procedures and acceptance
criteria of API RP 2X. Defect acceptance will be in accordance with
level ‘C’ inspection. Each field butt weld in all piles shall be allowed
to cool to a temperature below 120°F before ultrasonic examination
or advancing of pile in any manner, either by diving or by free fall.

DRIVING AND CUT-OFF RECORDS

The Contractor shall keep complete and accurate pile diving records
on each pile driven and shall furnish a copy of these records to
Company within twelve (12) hours after driving that pile.

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These records shall include dates, times, drilling and / or jetting
operations, shutdown and reasons for same and all other pertinent
information including, but no limited to, the following-

 Platform & Pile identification

 Actual length of each pile section and cut-offs.
 Penetration of pile under its own weight.
 Blows per foot and penetrations during all pile driving with
hammer identification.
 Times at start and end of driving for all sections of all piles and
time spent on welding operations.
 Final penetrations of all piles.
 All time lost during bad weather and status of pile driving at that
time including any interruptions.
 Steam pressure (if applicable).
 Hydraulic pressure (if applicable)
 Blows per minute and penetration.
 Stroke height.
 Cushion block data (total blows on cushion).
 Hammer used (make and model).
 All necessary data to determine the energy output oil either the
steam of hydraulic hammer.
 Elevation of soil plug after driving each add-on and internal water
surface after driving each pile.
 Pertinent data of a similar nature covering driving, drilling and
grouting.
 Any unusual phenomena or occurrence during driving.

3.9.6.3 Refusal

a. The refusal criteria for piles shall be as per API RP-2A unless
specified otherwise.

b If refusal takes place on account of soil set-up caused by delays

due to malfunctioning, breakdowns of Contractor’s equipment or
any other cause attributable to the Contractor, it shall be the
Contractor’s responsibility to take measures to develop the
required capacity of the pile without any effect on time and cost
to the Company.

c. Should normal pile driving procedure prove inadequate, it shall

be the Contractor’s responsibility to employ other acceptable
means of attaining the desired penetration such as using a
higher hammer, jetting or drilling. Company’s approval of all pile

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remedial procedures shall be obtained prior to taking up such
work.

A detailed investigation to ascertain the reasons for pile refusal shall

be carried out by Installation Contractor at no extra cost and time
effect to Company. Detailed report of the findings shall be submitted
to Company for review.

3.9.6.4 Penetration

Piles shall be driven to the design penetration by normal driving

methods. The Contractor shall operate and maintain pile driving
equipment in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations and
accepted construction practices, the intent being to advance piles
expeditiously to achieve design penetration. If required, pile cut-offs
shall be made as detailed on the drawings.

3.9.7 Mechanical Pile Connectors

If mechanical pile connectors are used, the Contractor shall be

responsible for procurement of all specialty materials and pieces of
equipment. Back-up/standby shall be required offshore for all
essential equipments. All procedures shall be accordance with
specifications of the manufacturer. The use of mechanical pile
connectors shall be subject to approval by Company.

3.9.8 Jacket to Pile Connection

Jacket to pile connections shall be made as specified in the design.

Any adjustments necessary to correct discrepancies in jacket setting
elevations, deck leg length etc. shall be taken up by means of either
over / under lengths of legs or pile tops or by transition pieces,
depending upon the design.

Shim plates shall be used for connecting main piles with the jacket.

3.9.9 Pile Cut-off Report

The Contractor shall furnish to Company a pile and conductor cut-off

report. This report shall include the exact length for the pile when
stabbed, the cut-off measurement, the total length of pile actually
driven and the total amount of cut-offs made.

3.9.10 Post Installation Inspection

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Following completion of the jacket installation, Contractor shall
perform a visual underwater survey of the jacket, the seabed location
at the pile locations, pile sleeves (if any), anodes etc. The report,
shall record the inspection and any sustained damage, shall be
provided to Company.

3.9.11 Post Piling Operations

The following operations shall be carried out by the Contractor after

completion of all piling.

a. The substructure/jacket to pile shim connection, if any, shall be

installed only after all pile driving including the skirt piles is
completed.

b. All installation aids such as upending pad eyes along with ring
stiffeners of pad eyes (if any), temporary guider/ bumpers, grout
line, vent line etc., skirt piles guides, including their supports up
to and including elevation of (-)25.00 M shall be removed.
Buoyancy tanks, if provided, shall completely be removed.

d. The portion of skirt pile remaining above the skirt pile sleeve may
be left as such if it is less than 2 metres. Otherwise, it shall be
removed leaving 1.0 metre above the top of the skirt pile sleeve.

e. Soundings shall be taken to determine the level of the soil plug

inside the pile. In case the soil plug has gone down appreciably
and if it is found necessary as a result of engineering calculations,
it shall be Contractor’s responsibility to provide grout plug of
adequate length, to develop full end bearing without any cost and
time effect to the Company.

3.10 TOPSIDES INSTALLATION

3.10.1 General

This section will apply to the Topsides modules and any other
installation other than work related to the jacket and piles.

The Contractor shall field-adjust transition pieces connecting the

deck legs to jacket and shall place the superstructure/deck within the
tolerances specified The Contractor shall remove any temporary
deck structure, installation guides etc. (if any) already installed.
Contractor shall take all necessary measures / precautions to avoid
damage to the Topsides and jacket while removing the temporary
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3.10.2 Anchorage

Special care shall be exercised by the Contractor near existing

platforms and pipelines when running anchor or anchor lines from
construction barges and boats. Refer also to Section 3.9.1.4. Before
placing any anchors or anchor lines, the Contractor shall clearly
define to the Company Representative the proposed location of the
anchors or anchor lines and obtain approval in advance prior to
deployment at site.

3.10.3 Tolerances

The elevation of each deck and topside module shall be within 75

mm of the elevation specified on the construction drawings. The
deck and topside module shall be leveled to a tolerance of 12 mm
between any two extreme diagonal points.

3.11 ACCESSORIES

Navigational Aids

The appropriate temporary navigational aids shall be placed on the

structure at all times when construction equipment is not alongside
the structure. The aids-to-navigational system and such additional
aids to navigation as are required to meet applicable government
regulations shall be provided, installed and maintained.

The equipment shall be maintained in good operating condition until

construction work under this contract is completed. The Contractor
shall be responsible for losses or damage and shall replaced and
maintain the navigational aids. Temporary navigation aids shall be
put in place at the earliest possible time. At no time shall be
Contractor leave any portion of the structure without operational
warning devices after erection has begun. Permanent aids to
navigation shall be left operating at completion of installation of the
offshore facility.

3. 12. REPAIRS AND CLEAN-UP

All damage to structural items during load out, sea fastening items
during load out, sea fastening, transportation and installation shall be
repaired to the original condition. All defective welds shall be repaired
in accordance with relevant Specification.

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All damage to the protective coatings which occur during load out
and sea fastening shall be patched and repaired in accordance with
Specification 2005 ‘General Specification for Protective Coatings’.

All installation appurtenances including flood lines, pile guides,

trunnions, supports and scaffolding shall be removed upon
completion of installation work. All cuts below water shall be made
so that 10 mm of steel remains on the permanent member, to avoid
damage to the jacket. Above water, cuts shall be made down to 6
mm and the remainder shall be ground smooth to remove any stub.

3. 13. POLUTION CONTRTOL

All operations shall be conducted in a manner that will prevent

pollution. All applicable laws, ordinances, rules, regulations and lease
or Contract provisions regarding pollution shall be obeyed.

No garbage, trash, waste or other pollutants shall be discharged or

allowed to escape, except as allowed by regulating agencies having
jurisdiction. At all times the equipment shall be kept orderly and
unencumbered from or below deck rubbish or debris. Personnel shall
be imparted guidance and training in pollution control and shall clean
up any pollution occurring during the installation operations.

3.14 SAFETY

Contractor shall comply with safety instructions, which may be issued

by Company or given by Company representative, during offshore
work concerning essentially the work being done around oil or gas
wells and pipelines. Contractor shall also comply with all local
ordinances governing safety and it shall be Contractor’s responsibility
to determine the content of these regulations.

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