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GUIDELINES FOR

ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA

FOR

OFFSHORE SERVICE

VESSELS

THE NORWEGIAN OIL INDUSTRY

ASSOCIATION

(OLF)


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OLF Guideline for Acceptance criteria for offshore service vessels

Nr.: 072 Gjeldende fra dato: 13.03.02 Revision nr: 0 Rev. date: 08.03.02 Page 1 of 16

Table of Contents

1. Introduction................................................................................................................................................................. 2

1.1 Purpose ................................................................................................................................................................. 2

1.2 Preface................................................................................................................................................................... 2

1.3 Scope ..................................................................................................................................................................... 2

1.4 Definitions ............................................................................................................................................................. 2

1.5 Abbreviations........................................................................................................................................................ 3

2. Acceptance criteria Rules and Regulations............................................................................................. 5

2.1 National rules and regulations ........................................................................................................................ 5

2.2 Other codes, regulations and conventions charterer's requirements .............................................. 5

3. General requirements............................................................................................................................................ 6

3.1 Relationship between Shelf and maritime regulations............................................................................. 6

3.2 Regulatory requirements depending on the vessel's functions ............................................................. 7

3.3 Quality assurance .............................................................................................................................................. 7

3.4 Verification of requirements and deviations ................................................................................................ 7

4. Requirements for vessels and equipment .................................................................................................... 7

4.1 Construction requirements............................................................................................................................... 7

4.2 Technical/operational redundancy................................................................................................................. 7

4.3 Failure mode and effects analysis................................................................................................................. 8

4.4 Stability.................................................................................................................................................................. 8

4.5 Fire protection...................................................................................................................................................... 8

4.6 Machinery and electrical installations .......................................................................................................... 8

4.7 Noise ...................................................................................................................................................................... 84.8 Rescue gear and equipment ........................................................................................................................... 8

4.9 Dynamic positioning .......................................................................................................................................... 9

4.10 Lifting equipment................................................................................................................................................. 9

4.11 Communication equipment .............................................................................................................................. 9

4.12 Checking and function testing emergency equipment ............................................................................ 9

4.13 Miscellaneous equipment/installations ...................................................................................................... 10

5. Operational requirements.................................................................................................................................. 10

5.1 Operations manual ........................................................................................................................................... 10

5.2 Emergency preparedness.............................................................................................................................. 10

5.3 Health, safety and environment .................................................................................................................... 10

5.3.1 Reporting and treatment of undesirable incidents (RUH)................................................................. 11

5.3.2 Work procedures.......................................................................................................................................... 115.3.3 Safe Job Analysis ........................................................................................................................................ 11

5.4 Transportation of hazardous chemicals and flammable liquids .......................................................... 11

6. Personnel requirements ..................................................................................................................................... 11

6.1 Manning............................................................................................................................................................... 11

6.2 Additional manning requirements on the bridge during special operations..................................... 11

6.3 Personnel qualifications.................................................................................................................................. 12

6.4 Safety training.................................................................................................................................................... 12

7. Documentation........................................................................................................................................................ 12

7.1 General ................................................................................................................................................................ 12

7.2 Manuals/procedures ........................................................................................................................................ 12

7.3 Calculations........................................................................................................................................................ 12

7.4 Reports/information .......................................................................................................................................... 13

Checklist for acceptance criteria ................................................................................................. 12


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1. Introduction1.1 Purpose

The purpose of this document is to stipulate acceptance criteria for offshore service vessels that are to

perform services on the Norwegian Continental Shelf.

The acceptance criteria are defined so that they meet the needs of multiple users, so that the vessel

can be used in sailing pools and rechartered to others without the need for a new approval or

inspection.

1.2 Preface

This document contains the charterer's acceptance criteria for evaluation, inspection and approval of

offshore service vessels.

In general, acceptance criteria are given by identifying which national and international rules,

conventions, guidelines, regulations, codes and standards must be met in order to meet the minimum

requirements for acceptance.

Minimum requirements are verified either through internal evaluation and confirmation from the

shipping company, or through checking and inspection of the vessel.

Certificates must be issued without remarks that restrict operation of the vessel beyond that which has

been agreed in the contract.

References to rules, regulations, codes or standards in this document shall generally be understood to

mean the most recent edition of such documents.

1.3 Scope

The acceptance criteria specified in this document apply to offshore service vessels that carry out

assignments on the Norwegian Continental Shelf. The acceptance criteria may be used in whole or inpart as appendices to contracts/charter parties between the charterer and the shipping company.

1.4 Definitions

Approved class: Classification society approved by the Norwegian authorities to carry

out checking, inspection and certification of vessels.

Recognized authority: Authority recognized by Norway to issue statutes and regulations, as

well as exercise supervision over vessels and equipment.

Charterer: The company or firm that hires the vessel and enters into acontract/charter party with the shipping company/managing company.


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Offshore service vessel: Vessel that carries out supply, anchor-handling, ROV/ROT, inspection

or preparedness services in connection with exploration, development,

production, shipment or decommissioning.

Operator: The party that conducts the daily management of the petroleum

activities on behalf of the licensees.

Shipping company: The party that owns or manages the operation of a vessel.

1.5 AbbreviationsAHTS Anchorhandling Tug Supply VesselDnV Det norske Veritas classification society

DP Dynamic positioning

FiFi Fire Fighting

FMEA Failure Mode and Effects Analysis

FTA Fault Tree Analysis

IACS International Assoc. of Classification Societies

IBC International Bulk Chemical Code

ICS International Chamber of Shipping

IMCA International Marine Contractors Association

IMO International Maritime OrganizationIOPP International Oil Protection Plan

MARPOL International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships

MOB Man Overboard Boat

ISF International Shipping Federation

ISM Code International Safety Management Code

ISO International Standardization Organization

KS Quality Assurance

LOC Letter of Compliance

NMD Norwegian Maritime Directorate (Sjfartsdiretoratet)

NPD Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (Oljedirektoratet)

NR Norwegian Shipowners' Association (Norges Rederiforbund)NLS Noxious Liquid Substances

OD Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD)

OLF Norwegian Oil Industry Association (Oljeindustriens Landsforening)

PSV Platform Supply Vessel

QA Quality Assurance

ROT Remote Operated Tool

ROV Remote Operated Vehicle

RUH Report of Undesirable Incident (Rapport Unsket Hendelse)

SD Norwegian Maritime Directorate (NMD) (Sjfartsdirektoratet)

SFT Norwegian Pollution Control Authority (Statens forurensningstilsyn)

SJA Safe Job Analysis

SHTIL Norwegian Board of Health (Statens helsetilsyn)


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STCW Standard of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers


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2. Acceptance criteria Rules and Regulations

2.1 National rules and regulations

a) Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) Acts, regulations and provisions for the petroleumactivities,

b) Norwegian Maritime Directorate (NMD) Norwegian Ship Control rules (incl. NMD letter dated

11.09.2000, ref. A-2000/09264)

c) Norwegian Directorate for Product and Electrical Safety - Regulations for maritime electricalfacilities (fme)

d) Norwegian Board of Health - Regulations relating to health and hygiene and potable water in thepetroleum activities, incl. guidelines from the National Institute of Public Health

2.2 Other codes, regulations and conventions charterer's requirements

a) SOLAS 1974 International Convention on Safety of Human Life at Sea

b) MARPOL 73/78 International Convention on Preventing Pollution from Ships

c) STWC 95 International Convention on a Common Standard for Training, Certification andWatchkeeping for Seafarers

d) ICS/ICF Guidelines for use of IMO - International Safety Management Code

e) IMDG Code Guidelines for Transportation of Dangerous Goods

f) IMO A.469(XII) Guidelines for design and construction of supply vessels

g) IMO A.481(XII) Principles for safe manning

h) IMO MSC/Circ.645 Guidelines for vessels equipped with dynamic positioning systems

i) IMO MSC/Circ. 738 IMCA guidelines Training and Experience of key DP Personnel,Issue 1, Rev.1

j) IMO A.741(18) ISM Code

k) ISO 9000 International Standard for Quality Management and Quality Assurance


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l) NORSOK standard Requirements for maritime operations, Doc. No. J-CR-003

m) OLF/NR Recommended guidelines for safety and preparedness training. Issued by OLF andendorsed by NR

n) NR/OLF Recommended guidelines for safe operation of offshore service vessels

o) OLF Recommended guideline on Minimum list first aid and medical equipment for standbyvessels on the Norwegian Continental Shelf

p) Classification societies -

Class rules for classification of ships Planning and execution of maritime operations

Class rules for lifting equipment

q) Standby vessel - The Norwegian Maritime Directorate's regulations relating to standby vessels

3. General requirements3.1 Relationship between Shelf and maritime regulations

Construction, outfitting and operation of offshore service vessels on the Norwegian Continental Shelf

are governed by the requirements in the vessel's flag country, as well as the relevant parts of theNorwegian Petroleum Directorate's regulations.

The vessel's flag country is responsible for governing and supervising the vessel's maritime safety,

including construction, stability, safety during navigation, safety manning and appurtenant certification.

The flag country requirements are based on international conventions as stipulated in IMO, possibly

with the supplement of additional national requirements.

The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate is responsible for governing and supervising the safety of the

petroleum activities on the Norwegian Continental Shelf, including operations carried out from vessels,

such as emergency preparedness. Other operations such as anchor-handling, loading/unloading to orfrom installations that are not defined as petroleum activities are subject to the regulations of the

maritime authorities.

This means that equipment, systems and procedures for carrying out the vessel's tasks / functions in

the petroleum activities must satisfy the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate's requirements, in addition to

the flag country requirements.

The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate does not normally have requirements related to the marine

safety of the vessel. As regards standby vessels, the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate refers to the

Norwegian Maritime Directorate's regulations relating to "Standby Vessels" as the norm.


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3.2 Regulatory requirements depending on the vessel's functionsVessels registered under foreign flags that are to carry out assignments as standby vessels must have a

"standby certificate in accordance with the Norwegian Maritime Directorate's rules".

3.3 Quality assurance

The shipowner shall have a documented quality assurance system that includes operation of the vessel.

This requirement also applies when chartering vessels from subcontractors.

The quality assurance system shall define relevant QA principles/procedures for all activities linked

with operation of the vessel. Documentation of the QA system shall be made available to the chartereras needed.

3.4 Verification of requirements and deviations

Before the vessel commences a charter party period, the shipowner shall document that the operational

and technical requirements specified by the charterer have been met.

This can be accomplished by means of the shipowner issuing a report confirming the status of the

vessel in relation to the relevant requirements. The report shall contain an overall evaluation of the

vessel's systems and equipment, technical standard and status of certificates, as well as documentation

of operational and emergency preparedness instructions.

All non-conformities shall be identified and reported to the charterer together with proposals for

corrective measures and a plan for correction.

The charterer is entitled to carry out audits at the shipowner's premises as well as inspections of the

vessel.

4. Requirements for vessels and equipment4.1 Construction requirements

Construction and hull strength shall be in accordance with the prevailing requirements of classificationcompanies and the authorities. This must be documented by means of a valid class certificate. Orders

issued by classification societies or authorities must be reported to the charterer, and treated as non-

conformities, if necessary.

4.2 Technical/operational redundancy

No individual error in equipment or procedures shall result in hazard and accident situations that

threaten health, the environment or material values.


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4.3 Failure mode and effects analysisA "Failure mode and effects analysis" (FMEA) and/or Fault tree analysis (FTA) must be available

for the vessel before it is put to use by the charterer. An independent, recognized supplier must

conduct this. The failure mode analysis must be updated if the preconditions for the analysis change.

4.4 Stability

Stability requirements must satisfy class and regulatory requirements, ref. Chapter 2.

The vessel shall be equipped with a valid stability log approved by a recognized authority and damage

stability calculations carried out and approved by a classification society and the flag country.4.5 Fire protection

The vessel shall, as a minimum, meet the requirements specified for cargo ships in Chapter II-2 of the

SOLAS Convention with supplement.

Documentation of inspections, checks and maintenance of fire-fighting equipment and systems shall be

available on board.

All fire protection equipment shall be listed in the safety plan.

4.6 Machinery and electrical installationsThe vessel shall satisfy the requirements specified for machinery and electrical installations in theSOLAS Convention and relevant requirements issued by the classification society and authorities.

4.7 NoiseThe noise level on board new and existing vessels shall satisfy the Norwegian Maritime Directorate's

(NMD's) recommended norms for all operating conditions.

Prior to signing a contract, the noise level on board existing tonnage shall be documented by class

notification or by noise level tests carried out by an approved body under relevant operating conditions

including use of auxiliary machinery, thrusters etc.

4.8 Rescue gear and equipment

The vessel shall be equipped with rescue gear in accordance with the regulations laid down in the

SOLAS Convention and NMD's rules. A valid safety certificate without deviations and orders must be

maintained.

As a minimum, medical equipment shall meet the requirements listed in OLF's guidelines "Minimum

List First Aid and Medical Equipment for Standby Vessels on the Norwegian Continental Shelf".

All persons on board shall be provided with an approved survival suit of a suitable size.


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4.9 Dynamic positioning

Vessels equipped with a DP system shall be designed, equipped and operated in accordance with IMO

MSC Circ. 645 Guidelines for Vessels with Dynamic Positioning Systems.

When DP is used within the safety zone, the following requirements for on-duty personnel on

the bridge must, depending on the DP class the vessel is operating under, be satisfied:

- Class 3 operation: 2 DP operators on duty (captain not included)

- Class 2 operation: 2 DP operators on duty

- Class 1 operation: To be evaluated case-by-case *)

*)Operation inside the 500 meter safety zone with DP vessels Class 1 may, upon further consideration, be approved by the

platform manager and the captain of the vessel jointly, if the following activities have been implemented and evaluated:

- Carry out SJA

- Consider simultaneous operations

- Weather conditions

DP operators shall be qualified in accordance with IMO MSC/Circ. 738.

Reference is otherwise made to item 6.2 and to the NORSOK Standard Marine Operations, J-CR-

003, Rev 2.

4.10 Lifting equipment

DnV's or Lloyds' regulations for certifying lifting equipment, or an equivalent standard, may be

accepted as a minimum requirement, ref. Chapter 2.

Stretchers and lifting straps for stretchers shall be included in the annual inspection of lifting equipment.

4.11 Communication equipment

VHF/UHF equipment for communication between-deck/bridge/crane shall be available in accordancewith the charterer's requirements and NR/OLF's guidelines.

4.12 Checking and function testing emergency equipment

The shipowner shall establish procedures that ensure checking and function testing of all emergency

equipment. Medical equipment shall be checked on a monthly basis, and a function test shall be

conducted on all relevant equipment. The result from checks and function tests shall be documented

and presented upon request.


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4.13 Miscellaneous equipment/installations

An automatic fire and smoke detection system shall be installed in all fitted areas, engine room and

other areas on board where personnel may be located. The main alarm system must be loud enough to

be heard in all locations where crew and passengers may be found.

Temporary equipment located on board in the vessel shall be installed in accordance with requirements

stipulated by classification societies and authorities.

5. Operational requirements5.1 Operations manualThe vessel must have an operations manual on board. The operations manual shall contain all relevant

information regarding the vessel with equipment and systems. The manual shall discuss operational

procedures that describe the use of the vessel's equipment and systems, operational limitations for the

vessel and limits for equipment. Such procedures may include the following:

- procedure for operations at the installation

- procedures for loading/unloading at the installation

- procedure for sailing in bad weather

- procedure for operation of the MOB boat

- procedure for operation of the FiFi system

5.2 Emergency preparedness

The vessel must be equipped with an emergency preparedness plan containing all relevant information

and instructions regarding hazard and accident situations that may arise in connection with the vessel's

operations.

The emergency preparedness plan shall include the following as a minimum:

- Description of notification to vessel, charterer, shipowner and authorities

- Description of responsibility and reporting lines- Description of work tasks of each individual crew member in the event of hazard and accident

situations

- Description of emergency equipment, location and use

Mustering exercises and drills shall be carried out in accordance with the NMD's requirements.

Journal extracts and reports on completed drills and mustering exercises must be available for

inspection.

5.3 Health, safety and environment

The objective of operation of the vessel shall be that the activities shall not cause accidents, injuries ormaterial loss.


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5.3.1 Reporting and treatment of undesirable incidents (RUH)

The vessel and the shipping company shall have implemented a system for registering and following up

all injuries, loss and near-misses. All injuries, loss and near-misses must also be reported to the

charterer.

5.3.2 Work procedures

Procedures must be available describing work methods for handling chemicals, entering confinedspaces/tanks and radioactive sources, etc.

5.3.3 Safe Job Analysis

The vessel shall use SJA as a tool when planning tasks that are not covered under established

procedures, or tasks that are considered to be particularly risky.

5.4 Transportation of hazardous chemicals and flammable liquids

Vessels that are to transport chemicals and flammable liquids as defined in the IMO/IBC code must

have an NLS certificate under the rules issued in IMO Re. A.673 (16).

The vessel must have prepared procedures for this type of transport pursuant to standards laid down in

the IMO/Marpol guidelines, Annex II Appendix D.

The vessel shall have safety and protective gear on board in accordance with Chapters 14.1, 14.2 and

15 of the IBC code. Crew members and others on board must be familiar with the use of this

equipment.

6. Personnel requirements

6.1 ManningThe vessel shall have a maritime crew that meets the requirements of the flag country. It is assumed

that Norwegian requirements for working hours are followed. The crew must also be adequate, in

terms of number and qualifications, to carry out all functions specified in the contract/charter party for

the relevant vessel, as well as be able to operate and maintain associated equipment.

No rotation periods shall be planned for crew members in excess of 30 days.

6.2 Additional manning requirements on the bridge during special operations

The vessel's crew shall be of a size that allows for two persons on the bridge at all times during

operations within the safety zone or in connection with anchor handling. At least one of the twopersons shall be a qualified navigator, preferable both.


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6.3 Personnel qualifications

The crew shall possess the qualifications needed in the position for which they signed on.

In addition, the shipowner shall document and have implemented competence requirements for the

crew, linked to function, position and type of vessel.

6.4 Safety trainingThe crew shall have safety and emergency preparedness training in accordance with OLF's guidelinesfor safety and emergency preparedness training, Chapter III "Offshore service vessels carrying out

assignments on the Norwegian Shelf.

7. Documentation7.1 GeneralThe shipowner shall ensure that all necessary documentation for safe operation of the vessel is valid,

and that it can be made available to the charterer upon request.

The charterer can ask to review or receive copies of documentation in connection with vesselevaluation, inspections and QA audits.

7.2 Manuals/procedures

The following manuals/procedures must be in place:

- Operations manual

- Operations-related procedures

- DP system

- Mustering and drills

- Emergency preparedness

- Quality assurance handbook- Maintenance manual/procedures

Procedures for individual systems may be included in the Operations Manual, if this is expedient.

7.3 Calculations

The following calculations shall be available on board:

- DP system capacities

- FMEA


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7.4 Reports/information

The following reports/documentation shall be available on board:

- Non-conformance reports

- Health certificates for all personnel mustered on the vessel

- Report on noise level measurement

- Drill plan and drill reports

- Maintenance status for emergency material

- Certificate for relevant medical equipment, e.g. oxygen tanks, transportable electric suction

- Report from most recent Pharmaceuticals inspection

Appendix - Checklist


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Checklist for acceptance criteriaRef. Description of requirement Yes No N/A Comments

Are the shipping company and vessel certified inaccordance with ISM?

3,3 Does the shipowner have a documented quality assurancesystem?

3,4 Does the shipowner have a documented maintenancesystem?

3,4 Can the maintenance system track the status of orders/requirements?

3,4 Can the maintenance system track the status of periodicmaintenance in relation to planned maintenance?

3,5 Can the shipowner document that all operational andtechnical requirements are met?

3,5 Does the shipowner have a system for identifying andreporting non-conformities?

4,2,1 Can the shipowner document technical redundancy forpropulsion, maneuvering and positioning?

Vessels w/ DP

class w/o RP in

DnV

4,2,2 Can the shipowner document technical redundancy forpropulsion, maneuvering and positioning?

Vessel w/o DP

class

4,3 Can the vessel present an FMEA/FTA analysis conductedby a recognized supplier?

4,7 Does the vessel meet the NMD's norms with regard tonoise? (Ref. letter from NMD dated 11 September 2000)

Different

requirements for

new and old

vessels

4,8 Does the vessel have medical equipment in compliancewith OLF's guidelines "Minimum list first aid"?

Applies to vessel

w/ stb. class

4,9 Is the vessel operated in accordance with IMO MSC Circ.645 Guidelines for Vessels w/DP systems?

DP vessel

4,9 Watch requirements within safety zone: 2 DP operators Class 3

4,9 Watch requirements within safety zone: 2 DP operators Class 2

4,9 Watch requirement within safety zone: 1 or 2 DP operators Class 1

4,9 Are DP operators qualified in accordance with IMOMSC/Circ. 738?

4,11 Does the vessel have portable VHF/UHF equipment forcomm. between deck/bridge/crane in accordance withNR/OLF guidelines?

4,12 Does the vessel have procedures for checking andfunction testing all emergency equipment?

4,13 Does the vessel have requirements for installation oftemporary equipment?


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5,1 Does the vessel have an operations manual for all relevantoperations?

5,2 Does the vessel have an emergency preparedness planwith all relevant descriptions?

5,3 Does the vessel/shipping company have an establishedHSE goal?

5,3,1 Have the shipping company and vessel established asystem for registering and following up injuries, loss andnear-misses?

5,3,1 Has the shipping company established a system forreporting injuries, loss and near-misses to the charterer?

5,3,2 Has the shipping company established procedures forspecial work operations?

5,3,3 Does the vessel use Safe Job Analysis when planningspecial work operations?

5,4 Does the vessel meet the requirements for transportationof chemicals and flammable liquids (IMO/IBC code)

6,1 Norwegian rules for rotation period apply (only vesselsunder foreign flags)?

6,1 Is there concurrence between manning and

tasks/functions the vessel is to perform?6,2 Number of navigators on the bridge in connection with

operations within the safety zone and anchor-handling?6,3 Has the shipowner established competency requirements

for crew members linked to function, position and type ofvessel?

6,4 Does the crew have safety training in accordance withOLF's guidelines or equivalent?

7,1 -7,4

Documentation as mentioned in Chapter 7 has beenchecked and is in order.

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