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OPCO ACCEPTANCE STANDARD FOR MARINE CONTRACTORS

(ADMA-OPCO REF. HSE-209/02) ZADCO REF. ZDC/ASMC/2005)

OPCO DOCUMENT OPCO/ASMC-2000

Revision 1 Dated: 31.12.2004

Authorised by: ___________________________ _______________________________ ZADCO, LOGISTICS MANAGER ADMA-OPCO, MANAGER LOGISTICS

Approved by:

_________________________ ______________________________ ZADCO, GENERAL MANAGER ADMA-OPCO, GENERAL MANAGER

GENERAL POLICY & PROCEDURE Rev. No.: 1

Marine Operations Date: 31.12.04

OPCO ACCEPTANCE STANDARD FOR MARINE CONTRACTORS Page No.: 2

OPCO/ASMC-2000 Rev 1, Dated: 31.12.04

REVISION RECORD

Date REV. No. PAGES REVISION (Brief Description)

15.10.00 0 All New issue

31.12.04 1 All Revised issue

04.02.06 1 9 5.2.3 1st sentence deleted key and replaced with all

deleted a).

deleted b) and replaced with or

04.02.06 1 12 5.4.2 inserted technically acceptable vessel proposed

1. Revision number shall start from 0 denoting a new document. Each revision shall be numbered in accordance with OPCO Document Policy Standards.

2. Any revision to this Document shall be jointly approved by the signatory authorities of the original Document.





C O N T E N T S

SECTION PAGE

1. OBJECTIVES 4

2. SCOPE 4

3. POLICY 4

4. REFERENCES 4.1 Reference Documents 4.2 Abbreviations

5 5 6

5. ADMINISTRATION AND DOCUMENTATION 5.1 Responsibilities 5.2 Personnel Experience & Training 5.3 Pre-Acceptance Documentation 5.4 Audits & Inspections

8 8 9

11 12

ATTACHMENTS

1. Vessel Inspection Procedure (Flow Chart) 13

2. Marine Support Staff, Qualification & Experience Requirements 16

3. Contractor Marine & HSEMS Management Audit Protocol 17

NOTE:-

Please note that all modified items are indicated with a straight line under the item number ( ____ ).

All new items added are indicated with a dotted line under the item number ( . ).





1. OBJECTIVES

The objectives of this document are threefold: -

1.1 To define the minimum general standard that will be accepted for all marine contractors engaged to operate vessels in OPCO controlled areas.

1.2 To ensure that marine contractor companies that operate in OPCO controlled areas have sufficient and appropriate management resources, and are structured and competent to act as safe and responsible vessel contractors, subcontractors or marine operators.

1.3 To ensure that any OPCO marine contractor, or subcontractor, fully understands its role and responsibility towards correct implementation and adherence to safe working practices and procedures for itself and its vessels, in line with OPCO defined standards.

2. SCOPE

2.1 These "OPCO Acceptance Standards for Marine Contractors" shall apply to any contractor or subcontractor that supplies marine vessels to operate in OPCO offshore controlled areas.

2.2 Throughout these "OPCO Acceptance Standards for Marine Contractors" the term "vessel" shall be taken to mean any Self-propelled Marine Unit being used or capable of being used as a means of transportation on the water.

3. POLICY

3.1 OPCO Line Managers and Job Officers shall extend their full support and co-operation in order to enforce these standards.

3.2 This OPCO document is intended to pre-qualify the shore management of a marine contractor or subcontractor and its support structure, as a pre-requisite to OPCO assessment of its marine vessels and crews. Contractor should note the specific requirements laid out in Section 5.4, which relate directly to contractors' management capabilities. Any contractor that fails to demonstrate a clear management structure, or that cannot offer professional and realistic support to marine vessel operations, will not be considered capable and its vessels will not be considered for contracts with the OPCO.

3.3 Constructive improvements to this document will be welcomed. Any amendment proposed should be processed through the original signatory authorities.





4. REFERENCES

4.1 Reference Documents

Reference has been made in the document to the following International, National and Company legislation and codes, applicable to the vessel or to offshore vessel operations;

- Code of safe working practices for Merchant Seamen

- IMO Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers 1978 and amendments (for Vessels over 500 GT)

- IMO Dangerous Goods Code

- IMO Marpol 1973/78

- ITU Radio Regulations

- Marine Crew Familiarisation Policy & Procedure, (OPCO) No. 01/0217/07

- Mobile Offshore Drilling Units (MODU) Code 1989, and amendments

- OPCO HSE Regulations and subsequent amendments

- OPCO Standing Instructions for Marine Operations

- OPCO Acceptance Standard for Marine Vessels

- SOLAS 74, and subsequent amendments

- UAE Ministerial Act No. 32 of 1982, Protection of manpower from occupational hazards Article 22 b

- UAE Ministerial Decree No. 9 of 1985





4.2 Abbreviations

ADMA-OPCO Abu Dhabi Marine Operating Company ADNOC Abu Dhabi National Oil Company ARPA Automated Radar Plotting Aid BS (I) British Standards (Institute) BSL Barge Section Leader DPV Dynamic Positioning Vessel, (Can be DPV 1; 2 or 3) DMO Duty Marine Officer DVD Digital Video Recorder EPIRB Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon FIFI Fire Fighting FRC Fast Rescue Craft GMDSS Global Maritime Distress Safety System GRT Gross (Registered) Tonnage HS&E Health, Safety and Environment HSE Manager ZADCO Health, Safety and Environment Manager HSEMS Health, Safety & Environmental Management System IACS International Association of Classification Societies ICAO International Civil Aviation Organisation ILO International Labour Organisation IMO International Maritime Organisation IOPP International Oil Pollution Prevention ISM International Safety Management (Code) ISO International Standards Organisation ISPS International Ship & Port Security Code ITU International Telecom Union LGO ZADCO Logistics Marine Operations

LG Logistics Manager-ZADCO LGSS Logistics Standards & Support Team Leader

MHSE Manager Health, Safety & Environment ML Manager Logistics ADMA-OPCO

MO ZADCO (Marine Operations) control group MODU Mobile Offshore Drilling Unit





MSL Mean Sea Level MSTL Marine Support Team Leader NRT Net Registered Tonnage N/A Not Applicable OPCO Operating Companies (ADMA-OPCO & ZADCO) OPSFTL Operations Safety Team Leader POB Persons On Board PA Public Address PMS Planned Maintenance Schedule PPE Personal Protective Equipment SART Search and Rescue Transponder SCBA Self Contained Breathing Apparatus SI Statutory Instrument (UK Legal Regulation) SIMO Standing Instructions for Marine Operations SM (ZK) Site Manager (Zakum) SM (US) Site Manager (Umm Shaif) SO Safety Operations Group SOLAS Safety of Life at Sea SMS ADMA-OPCO Senior Marine Supervisor SSRV Standby Safety Rescue Vessel SSB Single Side Band

STCW Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping. SWL Safe Working Load TPOTL Tower & Pipeline Operations Team Leader UAE United Arab Emirates UZSM Upper Zakum Site Manager

ZADCO ZAKUM Development Company





5. ADMINISTRATION AND DOCUMENTATION

5.1 RESPONSIBILITIES

5.1.1 Field Entry Permits

No vessel may operate in an OPCO controlled offshore oil field or port area unless a field entry permit has been issued for that unit and all conditions attached to such permit or raised during the inspection have been met and rectified.

All such Vessel Entry Permits will be issued in strict compliance with the OPCO documents "Standing Instructions for Marine Operations & HSE Regulations.

5.1.2 Compliance

It is the responsibility of the contractor, on both corporate and personal levels, to comply with all relevant legislation, safety standards, operations procedures, codes of practice, specific contract requirements and permit to work conditions. The Contractor must obtain permission from the Job Officer prior to any intended additions, removal or substitution of any equipment, or procedures. It is the Job Officer's responsibility to ensure that all concerned parties are informed of any such changes that may have a bearing on the safety of the operation. This also includes intended changes of key personnel.

5.1.3 Job Officers

It is the Job Officer's responsibility to ensure, at the bid stage of the contract, that the contractor is supplied with appropriate and adequate information relating to OPCO Marine and HSE Standards, including:

OPCO Contractors' Safety Requirements OPCO "HSE Manual," (relevant Sections) "OPCO Acceptance Standards for Marine Vessels" inclusive of Appendices and

Attachments relevant to a vessel's specific duty requirements and the Job Officer's Specifications

This document OPCO Acceptance Standards for marine Contractors With the Letter of Intent (to award a contract), copies of all OPCOs relevant Standing

Instructions shall be forwarded to the successful bidder. Bidder shall send written confirmation to the Company that it will adhere to all agreed Standing Instructions, Procedures and Codes of Practice.





5.1.4 Oil Field Security Passes

It is the responsibility of the contractor to make sure that it maintains validity of the security passes for the Vessel and for the Vessel's crewmembers, and to make sure that all other personnel based onboard the Vessel possess valid security passes. Security passes shall be endorsed for the Field Areas designated by the OPCO. The OPCO will provide a letter of introduction to the appropriate Abu Dhabi Authority in order to assist successful contractors applications for security passes.

5.2 PERSONNEL EXPERIENCE & TRAINING

5.2.1 Responsibility

The Contractor is required to have an experienced and qualified Port Captain (or Marine Superintendent) and Port Engineer (or Engineer Superintendent) within its shore management support structure. The expected qualifications of these persons are detailed in Attachment 2 to this document. In turn, these persons will be expected to make sure that only appropriately qualified and experienced marine personnel are appointed to Vessels that are under their responsibility. The CV's of Contractor's senior marine personnel will be reviewed and approved by OPCO Logistics (Marine) before engagement of any vessel on contract under OPCO's control, and in accordance with the relevant "Marine Crew Familiarisation Policies & Procedures." (See "OPCO Acceptance Standards for Marine Vessels," Attachments Nos.1 & 2.)

It is the Contractor's responsibility to provide details of such personnel to the OPCO Job Officer, and his responsibility in turn to ensure that these details are passed to the relevant Logistics Department for approval, at least one week before planned mobilisation. OPCO representatives may personally interview key personnel on board the vessel, to directly assess crew experience for the marine operations proposed.

5.2.2 Safety Training

Contractor's marine personnel working in areas under OPCO's control must comply with the requirements of the document, "OPCO Acceptance Standards for Marine Vessels, Attachment Nos.1 and 2 ".

Marine crew appointed by the Contractor must comply with the requirements of the International Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for seafarers (STCW) 1978/95 and all subsequent amendments.

5.2.3 Approval of Safety Training Establishments

Safety training certificates for personnel may only be recognised if, the courses are part of requirement for the certificate of competency (as per STCW 95) and are valid or, conducted by organisations or individuals approved by the OPCO. Contractors will be required to keep records and demonstrate to OPCO's satisfaction that such approved training is being conducted as required.





5.2.4 Marine Crew Familiarisation

Contractor's Port Captain and Port Engineer will fully brief all newly appointed Masters and Chief Engineers on local conditions and the performance expected by the OPCO, and will familiarise such personnel fully with the Abu Dhabi port areas, rules and regulations before appointing them to the vessel. A suitable hand-over and familiarisation period must be allowed before a new Master may take over command.

New Marine Crewmembers shall attend OPCO Safety Induction sessions in order to gain familiarity with, and be made fully aware of, established OPCO safety procedures and regulations. Contractor shall make time available for personnel to attend these training sessions.

5.2.5 Fitness to work offshore

All personnel working on vessels in OPCO controlled areas should be certified medically fit to do so. Contractor shall make sure that its marine personnel possess medical certificates issued by OPCO approved medical centres in the Emirates. Medical certificates issued outside the Emirates will not be accepted in this regard. Visiting personnel on board vessels, for periods of up to 3 days, are not required to hold a valid medical certificate.

The frequency of medical examination shall be: - a) Less than 40 years of age every 3 years,

b) Age 40 50 years of age every 2 years,

c) Over 50 years of age annual.

d) This requirement does not supercede any stricter requirements of flag state or other regulations.

5.2.6 Food Handlers Certificate

Persons employed on vessels under OPCO control involved in handling or preparation of food shall hold a specific "Food Handlers Certificate." This certificate must be renewed annually and shall only be accepted by the OPCO if issued by a qualified physician recognised by the UAE Authorities. Certificates issued outside the Emirates will not be recognised.

Contractor shall supply at least one certificated "Ship's Cook" to any of its Vessels that are in excess of 1,000 GT.

5.2.7 Work Rotation Schedules

Contractor shall make sure that senior crewmembers of its Vessels, which shall include as a minimum the Master, Chief Engineer, Chief Mate and Deck Supervisor shall work a rotation period of three months on duty and one month off duty or better. Other persons employed by a Contractor on marine Vessels under OPCO control shall not work longer than six months without an adequate rest period at home of at least one month.





It is Contractor's responsibility to ensure that this minimum rotation schedule is correctly followed. Transfer of personnel to other work locations at the end of their duty period on the vessel is not acceptable and will automatically be construed as breach of contract, which may result in contract suspension without further notification. The OPCO reserves the right, at any time during the contract period, to inspect a Contractor's personnel records, and marine crews' Seaman's Books, in order to verify that the agreed rotation schedules, or better, are followed correctly.

5.3 PRE-ACCEPTANCE DOCUMENTATION

5.3.1 Certification

Before the start of any contract, the Contractor shall submit the following certification for review to the relevant OPCO: -

a) Marine personnel certificates and CVs (see "OPCO Acceptance Standards for Marine Vessels, Attachments Nos.1 & 2").

b) Marine Vessel certificates and documents (see "OPCO Acceptance Standards for Marine Vessels, Attachment No.3").

Photocopies of required certificates are acceptable, provided that the copies are clearly legible. Marine personnel will be required to produce their original valid certificates of competency during the physical inspection of the vessel by OPCO inspectors, and before joining a vessel in case of replacement crew members.

5.3.2 Third Party Certification Where independent inspection, testing and certification of any unit or its equipment is

required, the Contractor should note that this type of certificate will only be accepted from an OPCO recognised Third Party.

5.3.3 Certificates Register

Contractor shall ensure that its vessels carry a "Certificates Register" that is fully indexed and contains all necessary original certification. This Register shall be in the safekeeping of the Master of the vessel and must be available for inspection at any time during the contract. (see "OPCO Acceptance Standards for Marine Vessels, Attachment No.3").

5.3.4 Vessel Age See OPCO Acceptance Standards for Marine Vessels page 10, Item 5.3.5.

5.3.5 Stock Control and Purchasing Policy : Contractors shall warrant that it has a structured stock Control and Purchasing policy in place with suppliers that will ensure an efficient and sufficient supply of genuine spare parts.





5.4. AUDITS & INSPECTIONS

5.4.1 Audit on Contractor's Organisation Contractors accredited ISO9000/14001 are preferred, but the OPCO reserves the right in

any case to audit the Contractor's management system before any work commences, or at any time during a contract period, in order to ensure that: -

(a) The Contractor has an active and adequate HSE Management System. This system will have to show: -

i) Relevance to Contractor's operation. ii) That the Contractor's personnel understand and adhere to the HSE

Management system.

iii) That the Contractor's HSE Management system provides a practical interface with the OPCO's HSE Management system.

(b) The Audit will include the following reviews: -

i) Contractor's management support structure.

ii) Contractor's accident and incident reporting and investigation records.

iii) Contractor's safety training records.

(c) Contractor shall already be IMO-ISM certified, or shall be expected to demonstrate a realistic and positive commitment to the full accreditation to IMO-ISM Certified Status. Contractors should note that the OPCO expects the principles of ISM to be applied to all contracted vessels, regardless of tonnage.

(d) Contractor shall have an effective and comprehensive planned maintenance system in place on all its proposed vessel(s).

5.4.2 Vessel Inspections OPCO will conduct physical inspections on any technically acceptable vessel proposed for

use in OPCO controlled areas, during technical evaluation and before contract award, to ensure compliance with OPCO requirements.

This inspection procedure shall be in line with the "Vessel Inspection Flow Chart" (see Attachment No.1), but may vary as required by 'on site' circumstances.

Contractors are advised that the OPCO reserves the right to inspect any proposed vessel before a contract is awarded and at any time throughout the duration of the contract, in order to monitor compliance with established Safety and Marine Requirements, and that final vessel acceptance and mobilisation are also subject to satisfactory inspections.





ATTACHMENT No.1

VESSEL INSPECTION PROCEDURE FLOW CHART





Attachment 1, VESSEL INSPECTION PROCEDURE (Flow Chart)

CONTRACTOR ADVISES VESSEL'S

READINESS TO OPCO 7 DAYS MINIMUM NOTICE PERIOD

ALL INSPECTION GROUPS LIASE TO ARRANGE

INSPECTION DATE & TIME

INSPECTION CONFIRMATION TO

CONTRACTOR

CONTRACTOR RECTIFICATION

OF DEFECTS

VESSEL INSPECTION

DEFECTS

ADVISE CONTRACTOR OF REJECTION

RELEVANT OPCO AUTHORITY ISSUES PROVISIONAL ENTRY

PERMIT, WITH SUBJECTS, AND ADVISES FIELD & SAFETY

CONTRACTOR RECTIFIES MINOR DEFECTS

LIASON BETWEEN FIELD & RELEVANT ONSHORE

AUTHORITIES PLUS SAFETY

FIELD ENTRY

MOBILISATION

RELEVANT OPCO AUTHORITY ISSUES

ENTRY PERMIT

OFFSHORE VESSEL INSPECTION

OUTSTANDING DEFECTS

FIELD AUTHORITY ISSUES ENTRY

PERMIT

MAJOR DEFECTS

MINOR DEFECTS

YES

NO

YES NO

COPY OF VESSEL INSPECTION REPORT FOR INFORMATION &

FOLLOW-UP

CONTRACTOR ADVISES READINESS FOR RE-INSPECTION

TO OPCO





ATTACHMENT No.2

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR CONTRACTOR'S MARINE SUPPORT OFFICE STAFF





ATTACHMENT 2

CONTRACTOR'S MARINE SUPPORT OFFICE STAFF,

MINIMUM CERTIFICATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Position All Vessel Types Specialist Vessels PORT

CAPTAIN, CERTIFICATE

Master Mariner STCW-95 Regulation II / 2(unlimited) white list

STCW-95 white List Master Mariner Regulation II / 2(unlimited) Must have held at some time an appropriate additional qualification for a similar type of vessel.

PORT CAPTAIN'S

EXPERIENCE

Minimum four years experience in the rank of Master on the types of vessel operated by the Contractor. Fluent in written and spoken English.

Minimum six months operational experience in a senior rank on a similar type of vessel.

PORT ENGINEER,

CERTIFICATE

STCW-95 white list regulation II / 2 (unlimited). STCW-95 white list regulation II / 2 (unlimited).

PORT ENGINEER'S EXPERIENCE

Minimum four years experience in the rank of Chief Engineer on types of vessel and engine types similar to those operated by Contractor. Fluent in written and spoken English.

Minimum six months operational experience in a senior rank on a similar type of vessel.





ATTACHMENT 3

CONTRACTOR MARINE & HSEMS MANAGEMENT AUDIT PROTOCOL