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Vessel Safety GuideGuidance for Offshore Renewable Energy DevelopersApril 2012

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Contents

Foreword

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Purpose of the Guidance 1. Effective Vessel Selection and Operation 1.1VesselSelection 1.2SafetyManagement 1.3RoleandResponsibilities-Vessel 1.4RolesandResponsibilities-Organisational 1.5TrainingandCompetence 1.6MedicalTraining 1.7MedicalCertification 1.8SimultaneousOperations(SIMOPS) 1.9SeaState/WeatherFactors 1.10HealthandSafety Vessel Selection Regulatory Aspect 2.1RegulatoryBodies 2.2Certification 2.3VesselSelection 2.4Audit

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Suitability Assessment When Selecting A Vessel End Of Contract / Project Review Abbreviations/Glossary

Appendices AppendixI:ActivitySpecificFactorstoBeConsidered AppendixII:ReferenceDocuments

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Figures Figure1Lifecyclestagesofanoffshoreenergyproject Figure2HighLevelSummaryofResponsibilities Figure3-SummaryoftrainingrequirementsMasters/Skippersforvariousvesseltypes Figure4-Considerationwhendeterminingtheappropriatecertificationforavessel Figure5FitForPurposeVesselSelectionProcess Figure6VesselselectionFactorstoConsider

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Sponsors and Consultants RenewableUKwouldliketoexpressourthanksandappreciationtotheCrown Estateforactingastheleadpartner,andtheirgenerosityinsponsoringthe developmentoftheseguidelines. ThisdocumentwaspreparedforRenewableUKandTheCrownEstatebyDet NorskeVeritas(DNV).

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Foreword

RenewableUK(RUK)andTheCrown Estateareworkinginpartnership(in HealthandSafety)tofacilitatethesharing oflessonsandthedevelopmentofgood practiceintheoffshorerenewableindustry toensurethesafeandsuccessfuldelivery ofrenewableenergyprojectsfortheUK. Thisdocumentisthefirstpartofaseries ofhealth&safetyguidelinesdeveloped fortheoffshorerenewableindustry, aimingatassistingdevelopersthroughout allphasesofoffshorerenewableprojects withintheUnitedKingdomRenewable EnergyZone(UKREZ).Theguidegives informationandinsightonhealthand safetyaspectsrelatedtotheselectionof vessels.Thiswillassistdutyholdersinthe selectionofvesselsandequipmentfor operationsintheUKREZincludingtransit toandfromthezone,thatarebothsafe andFitforPurpose. Fitforpurposeinthecontextofthisguide means: A vessel with the appropriate capability, equipment and crewing levels to carry out planned activities at a specific site for a defined duration, taking due consideration of the activity, site location, conditions and any changes to plans or incidents which may reasonably be foreseen. ItshouldbenotedthattheHealth& SafetyatWorketc.Act1974(Application outsideGreatBritain)(Variation)Order 2009(and2011variationorder)extend theprescribedprovisionsoftheHSWAct toworkactivitiesbeyondtheterritorialsea andtootherspecifiedareasdesignated byorderundersection1(7)ofthe ContinentalShelfAct1964.Itextends theHSWActtoworkactivitiessuchas theconstruction,repairandoperationof energystructuresandrelatedstructures withinarenewableenergyzone(REZ).A newOrderisexpectedtocomeintoeffect inApril2013 Purpose of the guidance Offshorewind,waveandtidalprojects areintroducingnewanduniquerisks bymovingfurtheroffshoreintodeeper watersandmorehostileenvironments.The selectionandmanagementofappropriate vesselsiscriticaltoensurethesafeand successfulexecutionofprojects.

Figure 1: Lifecycle Stages of an Offshore Energy Project (areas covered by this issue of the guide are highlighted in green)

Development Phase

Construction & Installation PhaseConstruction of energy production system

Operation & Maintenance PhaseThrough-life production and upkeep

Decommissioning PhaseRemoval of equipment at end of useful life

Surveys, Installation of measuring instruments

TheCrownEstateisthereforedeveloping aseriesofsafetyguidancedocuments incollaborationwithRUKthataddress thesignificanthealthandsafetyaspects ofmarineoperationsduringthelifecycle ofoffshoreprojectswhichcomprises thebroadstagesshowninFigure1. Whilsteachareawillhavediffering marinecharacteristicsandawiderange ofvesselswillbeutilisedinthevarious operations,thisdocumentisintended toprovideguidanceintheprocessof selectionandmanagementofvesselsand interfaceofequipmenttoensureallareFit forPurposeandoperatedwithinarobust Health&Safetymanagementsystem. Guide Target Audience & Applicability Theguideisaimedatdevelopersand thosenewtotheoffshorerenewable sectorthatmaynotbefamiliarwiththe operationofvesselsorareconsidering usingvesselsindeeperwaterorfurther fromshore. Theguidecoversmostvesseltypes commonlyused.Theprincipleofensuring vesselsareFitforPurposealsoapplies whereinnovativesolutionsoralternative vesseltypesareused. Theguideassumesthatatender assessmentwhichconsidereddue diligence(definedasacompetent andreasonableefforttoensurethe suppliercanmeettheirobligationsin asafemanner)hasbeencarriedoutto determinethecompetenceofthevessel supplier/owner. Itshouldbenotedthattheguidetakes accountofapplicableregulations,

guidanceandgoodpracticeascurrently seentoapplytovesselsafetyforthe developmentphaseofoffshorerenewable energyprojects.Itisexpectedthatas regulations,standardsandindustrygood practicedevelopfurtherrevisionswillbe madetotheguidance. Development (and Consenting) Phase Thedevelopmentphaseforthepurposes ofthisguideistakentomeantheperiod ofactivityleadinguptothepointwhere constructionisreadytocommence followingtheawardofconsentand includesbutisnotlimitedto: Bird,fish&mammalsurveys; Vesseltrafficsurveys; Geotechnical&Geophysicalsurveys; Installationofmeteorologicalequipment (e.g.Masts/Buoys); Crewtransferandservicevesseluse(to maintainmeteorologicalequipment). Construction and Installation Phase Thephaseduringwhichconstructionof theenergydevelopmentisundertaken withtheinstallationoffoundations, erectionofthesupportstructuresand installationoftheturbines,cablesorother equipmentasappropriatetothetypeof energyproductionsystem. Operations and Maintenance Phase Oncompletionofconstruction,thedayto dayoperationandproductionofpower fordeliverytothegridandtheon-going maintenanceofthestructures,balanceof plantandinfrastructure.

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Decommissioning Phase Removalofequipmentattheendof theitemsusefullifeinaccordancewith extantenvironmentalandregulatory requirementsatthetimeofremoval. Phasecouldincluderepoweringwhich wouldinvolveactivitiessetoutinthe phasesoutlinedinFigure1. Guide Layout Thisguidegivesanoverviewofvessel safetyissueswhichshouldbeconsidered andareapplicabletoanyactivityor vessel.AppendixIprovidesspecific additionalinformation,eithertogeneral requirementscommontoallactivitiesand vessels,ordirectlyrelatedtoaspecific activity.AppendixIIgivesalistofrelevant legislationandexistingguidelineswhich mayassistthereader.

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1. EFFECTIVE VESSEL SELECTION AND OPERATION1.1 Vessel SelectionTheselectionofaFitforPurposevessel tooperateintheUKREZhastotake intoaccountawiderangeoffactors including: Theactivityitwillbecarryingout; Theconditionslikelytobe encounteredatthesiteoftheactivity andduringtransitto/fromthesite; Thedurationofthework. Selectionshouldalsoconsider: Competence,experienceandtraining ofmarineandprojectcrews; roceduralandindividualcompany P requirements; anagementsystemsensuringsafe M working; ompliancewiththeappropriate C maritimerulesandregulations; quipmentandfacilitiesrequiredto E carryouttheactivity. Themajorityofactivitiescanbroadlybe subdividedintothefollowingsteps: re operationIncludingselectionof P thevessel,mobilisationofequipment andpersonneltothevessel.Thismay includeinstallationofequipmentonto and/ormodificationofthevessel; During operationsCarryingoutthe activitye.g.surveys,installationof meteorologicalmonitoringequipment andmasts,transits,emergency support; Post operationDe-mobilisationof equipmentandpersonnelincluding returningthevesseltoitspre-hire configuration. Alloftheaboveshouldtakeinto accountthehazardsassociatedwith eachstepandthepotentialimpacton thepeopleandvessel,hencerobust riskassessment,usingrecognised techniquesandmitigationofhazards isrequired.Alevelofproportionality needstobeappliedinrelationtothe degreeofcomplexityrequiredfortherisk assessmenttechniquechosen(Reference ISO31000andIEC/ISO31010).

1.2 Safety ManagementHealthandsafetyisfundamental tothesuccessfulcompletionofthe activities.Eachactivitymustbedriven byriskassessmenttoensurethevessel selectionprocessaddressesallrisksas farasreasonablypracticable. Theparty(companyorindividual)with responsibilityforthevesselshould: perateaSafetyManagement O System(SMS)whichcomplieswith theInternationalSafetyManagement (ISM)Coderequirementsofthe InternationalMaritimeOrganisation,if over500GrossTonnage(GT);or, emanagedinaccordancewith B MaritimeandCoastguardAgency (MCA)requirements;or, aveaSafetyManagementSystem H approvedbyitsflagstatewhichhas beenrecognisedbytheMCAand meetsUKportstaterequirementsif thevesselisoperatinginUKterritorial waters;or, ack-upsshouldhaveadocumented J procedurethatincludesallthekey requirementsoftheISMcodeifnot ISMcompliant. Developersandtheircontractorswho haveresponsibilitiesfortheprojectand/ ordefinedactivitybeingcarriedout should: aveinplaceanestablishedand H maintainedhealthandsafety managementsystem.Thisshould takeaccountthegeneralduties setoutundertheHealthand SafetyatWorketc.Act1974and applicabledelegatedlegislation(e.g. ManagementofHealthandSafetyat WorkRegulations1999,Construction (DesignandManagement)Regulations 2007etc.). Itisgoodpracticeforabridging documenttobeproducedforthevessel which: houldbridgebetweenthe S contractors(project)andcharterers (vessel)systems; nsuressafepracticesare E implemented,understoodbyproject andmarinecrewsandareauditable;

learlyidentifiesEmergencyResponse C actionsandprocedures; learlyidentifiesincidentreporting C andrecordingprocesses; lignsthesystemstoalevel A appropriatetotheactivity; dentifiesandresolvesareasof I confusion; nsuresprojectandmarinecrews E rolesandresponsibilities,particularly intheeventofanaccident,arefully understood; stoalevelofdetailappropriatetothe I vesselandtheactivity.

1.3 Role and Responsibilities Vessel UltimatelytheMasterofthevesselis responsibleforthesafetyofthevessel, itscrew,andallotherpersonnelonthe vesselandwillalwayshaveoverriding authority.HowevertheMasterwillneed toliaisecloselywiththeprojectleader onthevesseltogainfullunderstanding oftheactivityandanyconstraintsonthe vessel. olesandresponsibilitiesshould R beclearlydefinedintheSafety ManagementSystem; nypersoninvolvedintheactivity A orseeinganunsafesituationshould beabletorequesttheoperationis immediatelystoppediftheyconsiderit isunsafetocontinue. anagementshouldsupportcallsto M stoptheactivityongroundsofsafety.

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Figure 2: High Level Summary of Responsibilities Those involved in ensuring the selection of a fit for purpose vessel whilst acknowledging there may be overlaps.

Vessel Operator

Responsibleforvessel compliancewithmaritime rulesandregulations (e.g.class /certification) VesselSafety(Master) Manning&Training MarineCrew

Contractor

Vesselselectiononbehalf ofdutyholder(subjectto contract) ProjectPhasesafety(party chief /onsiteprojectmanager ManningandTrainingProject Crew

Developer

DutyHolder-responsibleoverallforthe development Competenceofcontractor Selectionofvessels(in-houseorsub-contract) AppointmentofMarineWarrantySurveyor Appointmentofclientrepresentative DutiesassetoutunderCDM(e.g.provisionof H&Sinformation,designatedappointmentsetc.) Cannotsub-contracthealth&safety responsibility

1.4 Roles and Responsibilities Organisational Theresponsibilitiesofthevarious organisationsinvolvedarepotentially complexandvarybetweendevelopers andtheirvariouscontractors.Ageneral overviewoftypicalareasofresponsibility issummarisedinFigure2.

1.5 Training and Competence Ontheselectedvesseltwogroupsof peopleneedtobeconsidered: arineCrewThenormalvesselcrew M whoasseafarerswillhavecertification toprovetheircompetenciesinline withtheappropriatemaritimerules andregulations.

ProjectCrewPersonnelonthevessel toconductspecifictasksrelatedto theactivitiesbeingundertakento develop,construct,operateormaintain theenergydevelopment.Theirareas ofexpertisewillberelatedtotheir workandtheyareconsideredtohave minimaldirectmaritimeexperience unlesstheyhavefulfilledtherequired rolepreviously.Projectcrewmaybe consideredpassengersorspecial personnelasdescribedinMGN390(M). arineandProjectcrewcompetencies M shouldbeidentifiedandconfirmed appropriatetothetypeofvessel selectedandtheactivitytobecarried out.

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1.5.1 Marine Crew Dependentonthetypeofvesseland otherfactors,suchasdistancefrom safehaven/shoreandcrewmanning requirementsforextendedoperations, themarinecrewshouldbetrainedto meettherequirementsofeither: nternationalConventiononStandards I ofTraining,Certificationand WatchkeepingforSeafarers(STCW);or, YAcertificateswithcommercial R endorsementappropriatetothevessel type(mayhavelimitationswhichneed tobeconsidered);or, quivalentapprovedbyUKFlag E authority(MCA). 1.5.2 Project Crew ProjectCrewtrainingshouldbebased onriskassessmentoftheactivityto becarriedout,companypolicyand anyprojectspecificrequirements.The followingisanindicativesummary: pecialisttrainingintheirparticular S areasofexpertiseappropriatetothe activity. arinesafetytrainingeither: M - RenewableUK-MarineSafety Training(MST);or, - STCWPersonalSurvivalTechniques (PST);or, - BasicOffshoreSafetyInductionand EmergencyTraining(BOSIET). SafetyInductionTrainingonjoiningthe vesselcoveringtherequirementsof MCA-MarineGuidanceNotesMGN 390(M)or120(M)whichbroadlycovers: - Beingabletocommunicate withotherpersonsonboardon elementarysafetymattersand understandsafetyinformation symbols,signsandalarms. - Actionstotakeinemergencies(e.g. manoverboard,fire,raisingalarms andreactiontoalarmssounding, donninglifejackets,accidentsor medicalemergenciesoperationof safetyequipment). egularrefreshertrainingtomaintain R awarenessandstandards. rojectcrewstoparticipateinvessel P mustersanddrillstodemonstratetheir understandingofemergencyduties, alarmsystemsandalllifesavingand firefightingequipmentandtheirroles

Figure 3: Summary of training requirements Masters/Skippers for various vessel types

Jack-ups (non-self propelled) -Noformal training recognised -International Jack-up BargeOwners Association adviseson qualifications andcompetence Green&Red logbooks

Vessels 24m on load line length 500gt

- STCW - Demonstration ofcompliance bylogbooks

isappropriate. (Note:Thesuitabilityofthemarine trainingshouldbecheckedagainstthe scopeoftheapplicablestandard/course andtherequirementsfortheproject/ activitybeingperformed.) 1.5.3 Common Training Additionalspecialisttrainingshouldbe providedforeitherthemarineorproject crewdependingontheactivitiesbeing undertakenandwhoisresponsiblefor operatingtheequipmentsuchas: anualhandling; M ifting; L raneorwinchcontrol; C orkingatheightandrescuetraining. W Thetrainingrequirementsshouldbe basedonriskassessmentandaTraining NeedsAnalysisasappropriatetocarry outtheactivity.

astersofWorkboatscodedto M operateinAreacategory0,orthose vesselsover500gtshouldhavethe MCAProficiencyinMedicalCare (MGN96(M))(formerlyCaptains Medical)andacopyofTheShips CaptainsMedicalGuide;or, astersofmostothercodedvessels M shouldhavetheProficiencyinMedical FirstAidcertificate(formerlytheFirst AidatSeacertificate);or, YAskippersshouldhaveAdvanced R FirstAidertraining. Inadditiontotheaboveriskassessment, thenumberofpersonsandtherisk profilemayindicateadditionalpersons shouldbetrainedinthefollowing: roficiencyinMedicalFirstAid P (FormallyFirstAidatsea);or, ffshoreFirstAiderleveltraining O (OffshoreFirstAidCertificate);or, ffshoreMedicleveltraining(Offshore O MedicCertificate).

1.6 Medical Training Intheeventofanemergencywhen operatingfurtherfromshorewhereitcan takealongtimetoreturntoharbouror toreceivemedicalassistancefromother sources,suitablytrainedpersonsshould beavailable.Thefollowingareexamples ofappropriatemedicaltraining:

1.7 Medical Certification Marinecrewshouldalreadyhold certificationappropriatetothetype ofvesseltomeetMCAand/orSTCW requirementssuchas: NG1SeafarerMedicalCertificate E legallyrequiredbyMasterofsmall commercialvesselscertifiedforArea Category1or0(morethan60miles fromasafehaven);or,

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L5MedicalReportandCertificate M -legallyrequiredbyMasterofsmall commercialvesselscertifiedforArea Category2to6(nomorethan60miles fromasafehaven)andcrewmembers whosenormalplaceofworkison boardavesselwhichgoestosea; (Note:ML5maynotbeconsidered sufficientforworkfurtheroffshore);or, eafarerMedicalCertificatesaccepted S bytheMCAMSN1815(M)listof countrieswhosecertificatesas equivalenttoENG1. Projectcrewshouldhavemedical certificatestoconfirmfitnesstowork offshoreeither: edicalscarriedoutinaccordance M withTheRenewableUKMedical FitnesstoWorkGuidelinesfornear offshoreandlandbasedrenewable energyprojects;or, il&GasUK(OGUK)offshoremedical O (formerlyUnitedKingdomOffshore OperatorsAssociation(UKOOA) medicalcertificate);or, ertificatesacceptedaspartof C theNorthSeamutualrecognition agreementwithOGUKasbeing equivalent;or, thermedicalcertificatesaccepted O aspartoftheNorthSeamutual recognitionagreementwithOGUK.

coordinatorisarequirementofan EmergencyResponseCo-operation Plan(ERCoP)whichisarequirementof theoperationphasesofadevelopment butmayalsoberequiredduringthe developmentphaseifotheractivities arebeingcarriedoutconcurrentlyas appropriateandagreedwiththeMCA (MGN371).IMCAM203givesfurther guidanceonSIMOPS.

1.9 Sea State / Weather Factors Considerationofprevalentweather,sea conditionsandothermetoceandataare essentialinordertocarryoutactivitiesin asafemannertherefore: Theweatherlimitationsoftheactivity needtobedeterminedtakinginto accountthesiteanddurationofthe work; heselectedvesselmustbecapable T ofoperationswithintheexpected prevalentconditionswithasafety margintoallowforchangesin environmentalconditions; heassessmentofweatherconditions T shouldincludethetimetotransitto/ fromthesiteanddistancefromasafe haven; commonunderstandingofthe A limitationsofthevesselbetweenall partiesisessential; itespecificanduptodateweather S forecastsneedtobereviewedtoallow planningoftheoperation; ocalweather,wind,tideandseastate L characteristicsandotherapplicable metoceandatamustbetakeninto accountatthetimeofcarryingoutthe activity; ocalconditionsshoulddictatewhen L operationsaresafetocontinue; heenvironmentalconditionsshould T bebelowthelimitssetwithintherisk assessmentandproceduresforthe activity.

operatedbythedeveloper,contactors andotherswhereapplicable.Primary referenceshouldbemadetotherelevant legislationandguidance(e.g.HSE,MCA) astheyrelatetotheforeseeablehealth andsafetyrisksfortheprojectoractivity beingundertaken.Occupationalhealth andsafetyrisksthatarelikelytobeof particularrelevancetotheselectionand operationofvesselswouldincludebut arenotlimitedto: orkingatheight W onfinedandrestrictedworking C spaces lectrical&mechanicalrisks E anualhandling M ifting L ealth&well-being(e.g.fatigue, H comfort) oise N ibration(e.g.wholebodyvibration V (WBV) Ineverysituationsuitableandsufficient riskassessmentswillneedtobe performedandeffectivecontrolsput intoplacethatreduceriskstoaslow alevelasreasonablypracticable. Furtherdetailsaresetouttheinthe referencedocumentsbelowaswell asviatheHSE(http://www.hse.gov. uk/)ortheMCA(http://www.dft.gov. uk/mca/).Itshouldbeemphasisedthat theriskassessmentsshouldnotonly takeaccountofthedirectriskofinjury orharmoftheassociatedactivity/task butalsotheforeseeableconsequential risks.Forexamplemarineandproject crewonsmallvesselscouldbeexposed totheriskofinjuryarisingfromwhole bodyvibrationorsevereshockasa resultofimpacts(SeeMGN436(M+F)). Inadditiontheconsequentialrisks associatedwithvibrationmaycause fatigue,discomfort(e.g.seasickness) whichmayimpactoncapabilityand safety.

1.8 Simultaneous Operations (SIMOPS) Severalactivitiesmaybeunderway dependingonthephaseofthe developmentslifecyclee.g.birdand mammalsurveyscontinueafterthe developmentphasetomonitorthe effectsinthelongerterm. Thepotentialexistsforconflictingactivity requirementsandthepossibilityofmany vesselsoperatingincloseproximity. Thisgivesrisetothepotentialfor accidentstooccurandtheneedforthis tobereducedbyhazardidentification (HAZID),riskassessmentandcareful management. Amarinecoordinatorshouldbe appointedtomanagevesseltraffic andemergencyresponseactivities intheeventofanincident.Amarine

1.10 Health and Safety Adetailedconsiderationofoccupational healthandsafetyrisksareoutsidethe mainscopeoftheseguidelines.However thesemustbetakenintoaccountas partofthewiderhealthandsafety managementsystemsandarrangements

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2. VESSEL SELECTION REGULATORY ASPECTS2.1 Regulatory BodiesResponsibilityforhealthandsafety regulationoftheoffshorerenewables industryintheUKresidespredominantly betweentheMaritimeandCoastguard Agency(MCA)andtheHealthandSafety ExecutivesofBritain(HSE)(Includes NorthernIreland(HSENI)). Asaruleofthumb,ifitfloatsitis regulatedbytheMCA,ifitisfixedtothe seabed(ontheUKcontinentalshelf)itis regulatedbytheHSE.AMemorandumof Understanding(MoU)hasbeenagreed betweentheMCA/HSE/MarineAccident InvestigationBranch(MAIB)tohelp ensureeffectiveco-ordinationbetween theorganisations.Thetablesummarises thekeyregulatorybodiesresponsibilities. Accidentreportingshouldbecarriedout inaccordancewithReportingofInjuries, DiseasesandDangerousOccurrences Regulations(RIDDOR)andmayinvolve theMAIBifrelatedtomarineoperations and/orHSEifprojectrelatedorwhere thereisconflictinginterestswhenajoint HSE/MAIBapproachmaybeappropriate.MCA TheMCAisresponsibleforenforcingallmerchantshippingregulationsin respectofoccupationalhealthandsafety,thesafetyofvessels,safenavigationandoperation(includingmanninglevelsandcrewcompetency).Merchant shippinghealthandsafetyregulationsextendtoallthoseworkingontheship, andallshipboardactivitiescarriedoutbythecrewunderthecontrolofthe shipsMaster. Statutorybodywhosemainfunctionistomakearrangementstosecurethe health,safetyandwelfareofpeopleatworkandtoprotectthepublicfrom dangersarisingfromworkactivities.TheHSEsstatutorypowersandresponsibilitiesarederivedfromtheHealthandSafetyatWorketc.Act1974(HSWA) andassociatedrelevantstatutoryprovisionsincludingtheDocksRegulations 1988andotherrelatedlegislation. PrimarypurposeoftheInternationalMaritimeOrganisation(IMO)istodevelop andmaintainacomprehensiveregulatoryframeworkforshippingwhich includessafety,environmentalconcerns,legalmatters,technicalco-operation, maritimesecurityandtheefficiencyofshipping.Examplesincludebutarenot limitedto: InternationalConventionfortheSafetyofLifeatSea(SOLAS). InternationalRegulationsforPreventingCollisionsatSea(COLREG) InternationalConventionforthePreventionofPollutionfromShips(MARPOL). ImplementtreatiesincludingthoseoftheIMOtowhichtheysubscribeinto Nationallegislation.IntheUKthisroleiscarriedoutbytheMCA PortStateControl(PSC)istheinspectionofforeignshipsinnationalportsto verifythattheconditionoftheshipanditsequipmentcomplywiththerequirementsofinternationalregulationsandthattheshipismannedandoperatedin compliancewiththeserules.

HSE

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FlagStates

PortStates

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2.2 CertificationSelectionofasuitablevesselthatissafe andFitforPurposeforitsintendedactivity needstotakeintoaccounttheregulations towhichthevesselisbuilt,maintainedand operated.Regulatoryrequirementscovera numberofaspectsincluding: Flagandclassificationsociety requirements; Thenumberofmarineandnon-marine crewon-board; Levelofcrewtrainingandcompetence. Thetable(right)summariseskeyfactors forvariousregulatoryregimes. Itshouldbenotedthatsomevessel typessuchasJack-upswhicharenot poweredandfishingvesselsmaycome underdifferentregulations.Inthecaseof Jack-ups,thoselistedrightareapplicable, howeverthelistisnotexhaustive: Thevesselselectedshouldmeetthe followingbroadregulatoryfactors: Vesselsaboveconventionsize(>500GT) requireclassificationandflagstate certification;or, Vesselsbelowconventionsize,maynot haveclasscertificates,andshouldbe builttoUKnationalstandardssuchas theMCAsCodesofPracticeforSmall CommercialVessels(SCV);or, NonUKflaggedvesselsbuiltto standardsacceptabletotheMCAfor operationinUKwaters. Jack-upvesselsshouldcomplywith theapplicablerulesdependentontheir configuration.

RegulatoryRegime EitherSVCCodeMGN280(M)oroneof theexistingCodesofPractice,(e.g.Workboat&PilotBoatCode) HighSpeedCode UKMCAPassengerShipRegulationsand EUDirective98/18/ECSafetyrulesand standardsforpassengerships(EUPass) SOLAS/SPS(InternationalConventions)

CriticalFactors 12passengers 12Passengers ServiceRestrictionsApply >12Passengers ServiceRestrictionsApply >500GT Doesnotaccountforferryingoperations

*SeeMCAOperationalAdviceNote411fordetailedinterpretationofregulationsfor500GT Doesnotaccountforferryingoperations

SOLAS/SPS(InternationalConventions)

*TermsasdefinedinBWEA Guidelines for the Selection and Operation of Jack-ups in the Marine Renewable Energy Industry

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2.3 Vessel SelectionAvesselthatisdeemedFitforPurpose foroffshorerenewableprojectswillbe influencedbyanumberofoperational factorsincludingbutnotlimitedto: Type,frequency,scaleandcomplexity oftheactivity; quipmentandpersonnelrequiredtobe E carried; tationkeepingrequirements; S reaofoperation; A umberofprojectcrew; N esselendurance/timeoffshore; V rewcomfortfactorse.g.fatigue, C vibration,andotheroccupationalhealth aspects. ransittimes; T ea,tideandwindoperationallimits. S Theaboveinformationisoftenprovidedin amethodstatementdetailingtheschedule ofworkrequired.Thiscanalsobeused duringavesselauditincludingaMarine WarrantySurveytoensurethevessel selectedcanachievetherequirementsof theactivity.

Figure4outlinesanexamplethat demonstratessomeoftheconsiderations requiredforselectingatypeofvessel fortheactivitybasedonlegislative requirements.Itshouldbenotedthatthis isnotexhaustiveandotherregulations andcodesmaybeappropriateforother vesseltypese.g.useoffishingvessels, workboatsandjack-ups.

SafetyManagementSystems/plans complywithlegislativerequirements; Vesselandofficepracticesare consistent. Thisshouldbethroughestablished competentorganisationsorpersons withinthedevelopers(ortheircontractors) ownorganisationwithsuitablemarine experiencee.g.trainedmarinesurveyors andwarrantysurveyors. Examplesofauditstandardswhichmay beappropriateinclude: InternationalMarinecontractors Associations(IMCA)CommonMarine InspectionDocument(CMID); OilCompaniesInternationalMarine Forums(OCIMF)OffshoreVessel InspectionDatabase(OVID)and associatedQuestionnaire(OVIQ).

2.4 AuditOnceavesseltypeandoperational parametersareknown,itisimportantto ensurepotentialvesselsandthevessel operatorsareauditedtoconfirm: TheyareFitforPurpose; Meetallthenecessarylegislative requirementsandanyadditional requirementsofthedevelopersorvessel operatorstoenhancesafety; Classandflagcertificationisinplaceand current,includingforinstalledequipment; Equipmenthasbeeninstalledcorrectly toacceptedstandardsandisFitfor Purpose;

Figure 4: Consideration when determining the appropriate certification for a vessel

Vessel Selection Distance from Safe Haven 60nm 150nm

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>12 pax

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SCV Code Area category 2/1/0 HSC Criteria*

HSC / EU PASS

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HSC / EU PASS

*HSCCriteria High-speedcraftisacraftcapableofmaximumspeed,inmetrespersecond(m/s),equaltoorexceeding:3.70.1667(m/s) (expressedinknots=7.1920.1667(kts)Where =displacementcorrespondingtothedesignwaterline(m3). Note:Dottedlinesindicatewherealternativeoptionscanbetaken.

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3. SUITABILITY ASSESSMENT WHEN SELECTING A VESSELThereareanumberofsignificantfactors whichshouldtobeconsideredwhen selectingavesselwhichissafeandFit forPurpose.Thesefactorshavebeen groupedintosixkeyareaswhichshould beconsideredinordertodetermineifa vesselcanbeconsideredFitforPurpose andareasfollows: Activity to be carried outThe startingpointinselectingasafeand FitforPurposevesselistoidentify andclearlyunderstandtheactivitythe vesselisrequiredtocarryout. Site informationTheareawhere theactivitywillbecarriedoutneeds tobeidentifiedandinformation providedproportionatetotheactivity beingperformedandtheforeseeable conditionsandrisksbothtoassist vesselselectionandalsotoadvise vesselaudit/surveyteams(e.g. warrantysurveyor)toensuretheycan takethisintoaccounttohelpensure theselectedvesselisFitforPurpose. Vessel facilities Thesewillbe requiredtomeettheneedsofthe marineandprojectcrewandto providetheoperatingplatformforthe equipmentrequiredfortheactivity andthevesselssuitabilitytodeal withpossibleemergencysituations. Notallaredirectlysafetyrelated,but theywillallhavesomeimpact.For example,pooraccommodationaffects personnelbyincreasingfatigueand wholebodyvibrationandcauses discomfort(e.g.seasickness)which impactsoncapabilityandsafety. Vessel selection criteriaFactors whichmayaffectorimpingeonthe vesselcapabilityshouldbemanaged toensurethevesselselectedremains FitforPurposeinanyconditionsitcan reasonablybeexpectedtoencounter whilstcarryingouttheactivity. Vessel Management Management ofthevesselandthepersonnelwho liveandworkaboardarekeysafety driverstoensurethecontinuedsafety andthecapabilitytoremainontask. Goodcommunicationisvitalforthe marineandprojectcrewtoensure theyhaveacommonunderstanding andproductiveworkingrelationship. Mobilisation and Demobilisation Addressestheinstallationandremoval ofequipmentneededtocarryout theactivityontheselectedvessel whichhasasignificantpotential safetyimpactonthevesselandthe installation/removalpersonnel. Aprocessflowchartisprovidedon pages12&13whichgivesanoverview ofthecompleteselectionprocess whilstfurtherdetailsonthefactors whichshouldbeconsideredateach stageareprovidedonpages14& 15.Theinformationprovidedisnot exhaustive,thereforedevelopersand theircontractorsmustensurearisk assessmentiscarriedoutforeach activityandanappropriatevessel(s) selected.

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Figure 5: Fit for Purpose Vessel Selection Process

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vity Determine Ac Determine Ac Capability (e.g. LSA) vity Determine Ac vity Requirements Requirements Requirements Space and Capability for Project Equipment Determine loca on of Determine loca on of Determine loca onAc vity of Ac vity

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VESSEL SELECTIONVESSEL SAFE OPERATION

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Figure 6: Vessel Selection Factors to Consider

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Vessel Selec on CriteriaStability Eect of Addi onal Equipment Installa on Eect of Installed Equipment Opera on

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Installation or Removal Sea Keeping Ability Sta on Keeping Capability Prevelant Weather / Sea Condi ons

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Crew Concerns Fa gue (Early / Late Arrival Departure Par cularly at End of Ac vity)

Structural Strength Eect on Structure of Opera on of Installed Equipment Deck Strength for Installa on of Equipment Prevalant Weather / Sea Condi ons

Project Health & Safety Plan HSE / CDM Risk assessment Safe Procedures Emergency procedures /ERCoP Mi ga on

Space Sucient Deck Space for Required Equipment Layout & Safe Access to Operate

Spatial Constraints Facili es Exclusion Zones Access Deck Space

SMS Bridging Document Should Clarify Dierences Between Vessel SMS and Project H&S Plan Clarify when ISM / CDM applies Ensure Clear Understanding Between Marine Crew & Project Sta Emergency Response for Own Vessel and for Other Vessels

Environmental Impact Emissions Accidental Pollu on

Clear Roles & Responsibilities Iden ca on of who Operates Equipment Marine and/or Project Crew Master & Project Sta Lead

Noise / Vibration Levels Comply with the Regula ons Poten al Impact on Wildlife

Project Sta Integration Liaison Between Master and Project Sta Lead / Company Representa ve

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4. END OF CONTRACT/ PROJECT REVIEWFollowingdemobilisationitisgood practiceforallpartiesconcernedtotake theopportunitytoreviewandshare relevantexperiencesandlessonslearned arisingfromtheprojectoractivities undertaken.Thesecouldcoverbutare notlimitedto: Feedbackonanyincidents/near misses; Unexpected/unforeseenconditionsor events; Adequacyof: - Pre-contractinformationand projectscope Activity/site/vessel - Training - Supervision - Communications - Vesselmanagement - Procedures Suitabilityofvessel&facilitiesfor projectactivitiesactuallycarriedout; Suitabilityofequipmentforproject activitiesactuallycarriedout; Anyrecommendedactionstoconsider forfutureprojects. Conclusionsandactionsarisingout ofthereviewshouldbesharedand communicatedbetweentherelevant partiesconcerned.Itisalsoencouraged thatgoodpracticeandlessonslearned experiencesthatmaybeidentifiedare sharedmorewidelyviarelevantindustry workinggroups,reportingschemesand otherforums.

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5. ABBREVIATIONS/GLOSSARY

BOSIET CDM CDMC Class / Classification CMID COWRIE DP EC EU ERCoP HSC HSE HSENI IJUBOA IMCA IMO ISM LOLER MAIB MCA MGN MIN MSN MST OCIMF OVID OVIQ Port State PST PUWER REZ RIDDOR RUK SCV SIMOPS SMS SOLAS SPS STCW UKOG UKOOA UXO WBV

BasicOffshoreSafetyInductionandEmergencyTraining Construction(DesignandManagement)Regulations Construction(DesignandManagement)RegulationsCoordinator ClassificationSocietyverificationthattechnicalstandardsforthedesign, constructionandoperationofvesselsaremetandmaintained. CommonMarineInspectionDocument CollaborativeOffshoreWindResearchintoTheEnvironment DynamicPositioning EuropeanCommission EuropeanUnion EmergencyResponseCo-operationPlan HighSpeedCraft HealthandSafetyExecutive HealthandSafetyExecutiveNorthernIreland InternationalJack-upBargeOwnersAssociation TheInternationalMarineContractorsAssociation InternationalMaritimeOrganization InternationalSafetyManagement LiftingOperationsandLiftingEquipmentRegulations MarineAccidentInvestigationBranch MaritimeandCoastguardAgency MarineGuidanceNotices MarineInformationNotices MerchantShippingNotices MarineSafetyTraining OilCompaniesInternationalMarineForum OffshoreVesselInspectionDatabase OffshoreVesselInspectionQuestionnaire IntheUKthisistheMCA PersonalSurvivalTraining ProvisionandUseofWorkEquipmentRegulations RenewableEnergyZone ReportingofInjuries,DiseasesandDangerousOccurrencesRegulations RenewableUK SmallCommercialVessels SimultaneousOperations SafetyManagementSystem SafetyofLifeatSea SpecialPurposeShip StandardsofTraining,CertificationandWatchkeeping Oil&GasUK UnitedKingdomOffshoreOperatorsAssociation(nowUKOG) UnexplodedOrdinance WholeBodyVibrationTheeffectsuponthebodyofprolongedvibration and/orimpacts

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APPENDIX I: ACTIVITY SPECIFIC FACTORSThisappendixdiscussesgeneralfactors associatedwithspecificactivitieswhich mayimpactonvesselsafety.The examplesprovidedarenotexhaustive. Thesefactors,whichallrelatetoeither thecapabilityofthevesselorspecific hazards,shouldbeconsideredwhen selectingvesselstoensurethatasfar asreasonablypracticablethevessel issafeandFitforPurpose.These activitiesarenotanexhaustivelistand riskassessmentshouldbecarriedout todetermineanyspecificrequirements priortocommencingtheactivity. Onsite Operations Thisrelatestoallactivitiescarriedout bythemarineandprojectcrewsto achievetheaimsoftheactivityforwhich thevesselhasbeenselectedinasafe manner. Deploymentofequipmentincluding liftingactivitiesmustberiskassessed andappropriatemitigationsinstigated; Vesselmanoeuvrabilitymaybe compromisedduringequipment deployment,recoveryoroperation.If towingisrequired,theMastermust takethisintoaccountanddiscusswith theprojectcrewleader; Othervesselsmaybeoperating inthesameareathereforemarine coordinationbetweenvesselsmustbe undertakentoanappropriatelevel; Allmarineandprojectcrewmustbe madeawareofanyaccessrestrictions whilstoperationsareunderway; Theinstalledequipmentwilladd occupationalhazardswhichare additionaltothenormalhazardsfound onthevessel.Marineandprojectcrew mustbemadeawareofanyissues; Tooperateequipment,liftingand movementofequipmentmaybe required.Thesemustbemanaged effectivelyandcarriedoutbysuitably qualifiedandexperiencedpersonnel; Theinstalledequipmentandthe activitiesbeingcarriedoutmayimpact onthevesseloperation.Therefore,the Masterandtheprojectcrewleader mustliaisecloselytomitigateany hazards.Theseshouldbeidentifiedat anearlystageandbeaddressedinthe safetydocumentation; Toolboxtalksshouldbecarriedout priortoanyoperationtoensureall thoseinvolvedareawareofwhatis beingcarriedoutandwhatthehazards areparticularlytakingintoaccount localconditions. Bird, Fish and Mammal Survey Specific Thesemonitorthetrendsinpopulations inordertoestablishtherisksand assessthepotentialimpactsanoffshore developmentwillhaveonthemarine populationatthesite. Surveyrequiresworkingatminimum workingeyeheightof5mtherefore safeaccessto/fromthesurveyposition mustbeprovided; Safeandsecureseatingforseabird surveystoavoidtheneedtostandand attempttoholdbinocularsandother equipmentforlongperiods; Surveypositionsshouldbelocatedso thattherearenoradiationeffectsfrom thevesselstransmitters(e.g.Radars); Protectionfromadverseweather conditionsmustbeprovided(e.g.heat/ cold/wind/spray); Vesselmanoeuvrabilitymaybe constrainedwhentrawls/towed equipmentaredeployed. Benthic Survey Specific Thisinvolvesaninvestigationof theseabedenvironmentbyvisual explorationandsamplingtoestablishthe existenceandquantityofanysensitive andimportantbenthicspecies. Hazardous(toxic)materialmaybe recoveredbygrabsorrequiredfor sampling(includingradioactive) thereforeappropriateprecautions shouldbeimplemented; Toxicsubstancesareusedto preservesamples(e.g.formaldehyde) ortocleanequipmenthencerisk assessmentshouldbecarriedoutto ensuresufficientventilationinthework areaandPPEisprovided; Siteassessmentshouldconsiderthe potentialpresenceofUnexploded Ordinance(UXO)whichmaybecaught intrawls/grabsandprecautions instigated; Vesselmanoeuvrabilitymaybe constrainedwhentrawls/towed equipmentaredeployed. Vessel Traffic Survey Specific TheVesselTrafficSurveyisrequiredto monitorthevesseltrafficandroutingin theareaofinterest. Equipmentinstalledtocarryoutthe vesseltrafficsurveymustnotaffect theoperationoftheexistingvessels navigationalsafetyrequirements (e.g.loadingonsignalline,mutual interference,electromagnetic capability(EMC). Manoeuvringmaybelimitedduring survey,butshouldbemanagedbythe vesselsMasterinconsultationwiththe project/surveycrewleader. Geophysical Survey Specific Thesurveypurposeistoestablishsea floorbathymetry,seabedfeatures,water depthaswellasidentifyinghazardous areasontheseafloortogiveagood understandingoftheseabedandany subseafeatures. Duringoperationsvessel manoeuvrabilitywillbelimiteddue totowedequipmentandwillrequire appropriateprecautionstobe implementedbythevesselsMaster toavertcollisionsand/orclosequarter situations; Ifcrewtransfersarerequired appropriateprecautionsshouldbe taken(seeCrewtransferactivity); Installedequipmentmustbeactively managedandboththevessel andprojectcrewmadeawareof constraintsandhazardsassociated withitslocation,operation,access restrictionsandoperationallimitations imposedonthevessel. Geotechnical Survey Specific Thissurveyobtainsinformationonthe physicalpropertiesofsoilandrock underlying(andsometimesadjacentto) asitewhereafoundationisproposed tobebuilt.Itincludessurfaceand subsurfaceexplorationofasite andusuallyinvolvesin-situtesting, subsurfacesamplingandlaboratory testing. NoticestoMarinersshouldbeposted priortocommencementofoperations;

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Duringoperationsvessel manoeuvrabilitywillbelimiteddue torequirementtoremainstationary. Appropriateprecautionsneedtobe implementedtoavertcollisionsand/or closequartersituations; Vesselstabilitymustbeassessed andapprovedpriortocarryingout theoperationduetouseofdrilling equipmentviaamoonpool,or cantileverarrangementovertheside; Provisionshouldbemadeforthe collection(plannedoraccidental), management&storageofhazardous materials; Siteassessmentshouldconsiderthe potentialforencounteringshallowgas andmitigationmeasuresimplemented wherenecessary; Siteassessmentmustconsiderthe seabedcomposition(preventionof jack-uplegpunchthrough)and potentialpresenceofnavigational hazardsandobstacles(e.g.cables, outcrops,pipelinesandwrecks); Siteassessmentshouldconsiderthe potentialpresenceofUnexploded Ordinance(UXO)whichmaybecaught intowedequipmentorstruckduring drillingandprecautionsinstigated. Installation of Meteorological and Oceanographic Equipment Specific Thisactivityistomonitorandanalyse meteorologicalandoceanographic conditionsatthesitewhichisvitalin thedevelopmentofanyoffshoreenergy project. Vesselspecificriskassessmentand proceduresneedtobedeveloped fordeploymentandrecoveryof equipment; Liftingarrangementsonthebuoys shallbeassessedespeciallyfor recoverywhenthebuoyhasbeen exposedtoseawaterforalongtime; Recoveryofequipmentishazardousto thevesselaswires/ropesmaybecome entangledwiththepropeller; Hazardsassociatedwiththe deploymentandrecoveryofequipment relatestodeckspacetooperate equipmentsafelyandpotential limitationsonvesseltrafficinthearea; Vesselstabilitymustbeassessedand approvedpriortocarryingoutthe operationwhendeploying/recovering equipmentovertheside.

Crew transfers and service vessels Itisconsideredgoodpracticetoavoid anyshiptoshiptransferofpersonnel whilstatsea.Ideallytransfersshould becarriedoutwiththevesselberthed alongside. Whenshiptoshiptransfers areunavoidable,theseshould beundertakenfollowingarisk assessmentandinaccordancewith MCAguidanceMGN432(M+F)- SafetyduringTransfersofPersons toandfromShips.Thisalsorefers toSOLAS-ChapterVSafetyof Navigation,Regulation23Pilottransfer arrangements; Clearbriefingsmustbegivenbefore theactivityandtheseshouldbebased onacurrentriskassessmentandtake intoaccountthelocalconditionsatthe timeoftransfer; Transfersmustonlybecarriedout usingman-ridingapprovedand certifiedequipment.

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APPENDIX II: REFERENCE DOCUMENTSHealth and Safety HealthandSafetyatWorketc.Act1974(HSWA),HSE,2006 ManagementofHealthandSafetyatWorkRegulations1999 TheConstruction(DesignandManagement)Regulations2007 (CDM),HSE,2007 LiftingOperationsandLiftingEquipmentRegulations(LOLER), HSE,1998 ManualHandlingOperationsRegulations1992(asamended) MerchantShippingandFishingVessels(HealthAndSafetyAt Work)Regulations1997 MerchantShippingandFishingVessel(ManualHandling Operations)Regulations1998 MerchantShippingandFishingVessel(LiftingOperations& LiftingEquipment)Regulations2006to2008 TheMerchantShippingandFishingVessels(Controlof VibrationatWork)Regulations2007 TheMerchantShippingandFishingVessel(ControlofNoiseat Work)Regulations2007 ControlofSubstancesHazardoustoHealthRegulations (COSHH),HSE,2002(asamended) ProvisionandUseofWorkEquipmentRegulations(PUWER), HSE,1998 TheWorkatHeightRegulations,HSE,2005 ReportingofInjuries,DiseasesandDangerousOccurrences Regulations(RIDDOR),HSE,1995 DivingatWorkRegulations,HSE,1997 BS7121-11:1998CodeofPracticeforSafeuseofCranes. OffshoreCranes HSE-Technicalguidanceonthesafeuseofliftingequipment offshore-HSG221 HSE-GuidanceonProceduresfortheTransferofPersonnel byCarriers MGN20(M+F)ImplementationofECDirective89/391 MerchantShippingandFishingVessels(HealthAndSafetyAt Work)Regulations MGN436(M+F)GuidanceonMitigatingAgainsttheEffectsof ShocksandImpactsonSmallVessels. MIN436(M+F)CodeofPracticeforControllingRisksdueto Whole-bodyVibrationonships GuidelinesforOnshoreandOffshoreWindFarms,Health& SafetyintheWindEnergyIndustrySector,RenewableUK,2010 GuidelinesforHealthandSafetyintheMarineEnergyIndustry, BritishWindEnergyAssociation(BWEA),2008 RenewableUKWorkingatHeight&RescueTraining-Wind Turbines(WAHR) TheInternationalJackupBargeOwnersAssociation(IJUBOA) CodeofPractice,2011 IMCAM187Guidelinesforliftingoperations DNVRulesforPlanningandExecutionofMarineOperations ISO31000RiskManagementPrinciplesandGuidelines ISO/IEC31010Riskmanagement-Riskassessment techniques

Marine Training for Project and Marine Crew StandardsofTraining,CertificationandWatchkeepingfor Seafarers(STCW),IMO PersonalSurvivalTraining(PST),STCW MGN120(M)-SafetyTrainingforConcessionairesWorkingon PassengerShips,MCA MGN280/MIN173-RYACertificatesofCompetence BasicOffshoreSafetyInductionandEmergencyTraining (BOSIET) RenewableUKMarineSafetyTraining(MST) IMCAS&L003-TheInitialandrefresherFamiliarisationof VesselCrews IMCASEL007-BasicSafetyTrainingandVesselInductionfor Non-MarinePersonnelWorkingOffshore BestPracticeGuideforOffshoreEnergyServiceVesselCrews, (Draft),NationalWorkboatAssociation IJUBOA-OfficialBargeTrainingLogBooktheRedBook IJUBOA-Specific&PracticalSkillsforaJack-upBargeMaster -TO6 IJUBOA-BargeMasterTrainingDisciplines-T06 IJUBOA-MinimumExistingQualificationforaBargeMaster- T09

Vessel Selection and Vessel Operation InternationalSafetyManagement(ISM)Code,IMO,2002 SafetyofLifeatSea(SOLAS),IMO,1974 TheInternationalRegulationsforPreventingCollisionsatSea (COLREGS),IMO,1972 LabourStandards,InternationalLabourOrganisation(ILO) ConventionNo.147,1976 InternationalConventiononLoadLines,IMO,1966 InternationalConventionforthePreventionofPollutionFrom Ships(MARPOL1973/78),IMO,1973 PreventionofMarinePollutionbyDumpingofWastesand OtherMatter,IMO,1972 IncidentsbyHazardousandNoxiousSubstances(HNS Protocol),IMO,2000 ControlofHarmfulAnti-foulingSystemsonShips(AFS),IMO, 2001

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Classification Society Rules and Regulations CodesofPracticeforSmallCommercialVessels(SCV),MCA, 2004 TheCodeofPracticefortheSafetyofSmallWorkboatsand PilotBoatsMCA MGN71(M)Musters,Drills,on-boardtrainingandinstructions, andDecisionSupportSystems MGN280(M)-SmallVesselsinCommercialUseforSportor Pleasure,WorkboatsandPilotBoatsAlternativeConstruction Standards MGN371(M+F)OffshoreRenewableEnergyInstallations GuidanceonUKNavigationalPractice,SafetyandEmergency ResponseIssues GuidelinesfortheSelectionandOperationofJack-upsinthe MarineRenewableEnergyIndustry(version1),BritishWind EnergyAssociation(BWEA),2008 IMCAM149CommonMarineInspectionDocument IMCAM189-MarineInspectionChecklistforSmallWorkboats IMCASEL025GuidanceontheTransferofPersonneltoand fromOffshoreVessels IMCAS016-MobilisationChecklistforOffshoreSurvey Operations(Surveyequipmentfocus) IMCASEL003-GuidanceforTheInitialandRefresher FamiliarisationofVesselCrews(Crewfocusbuthasgood areastocoverforanypersonsonboard) IMCASEL007-GuidanceonBasicSafetyTrainingandVessel InductionforNon-MarinePersonnelWorkingOffshore IMCAM203-SimultaneousOperations,2010 IJUBOA-SiteChecklist-T03 SNAMETR5-5AGuidelinesforSiteSpecificAssessmentof MobileJack-UpUnits.

Bird and Mammal Survey Operations OffshoreMarineConservation(NaturalHabitats,&c.) Regulations,ParliamentaryUnderSecretaryofState- DepartmentforEnvironment,FoodandRuralAffairs,2010 ApproachestoMarineMammalmonitoringatMarine RenewableEnergyDevelopments,SeaMammalResearch Unit,2010 JNCCguidelinesforminimisingtheriskofinjuryand disturbancetomarinemammalsfromseismicsurveys TowardsStandardisedSeabirdsatSeaCensusTechniques inConnectionwithEnvironmentalImpactAssessmentsfor OffshoreWindfarmsintheUK,CollaborativeOffshoreWind ResearchintotheEnvironment(COWRIE),2005 ApprovedTrainingCoursesandGuidelinesforMammal Surveys,JointNatureConservationCommittee(JNCC) ApprovedTrainingcoursesandGuidelinesforMammal Surveys,EuropeanSeabirdsatSea(ESAS)

Geotechnical and Geophysical Survey Operations GuidanceNotesonSiteInvestigationsforOffshoreRenewable EnergyProjects,OffshoreSiteInvestigationandGeotechnics Group(OSIG)oftheSocietyforUnderwaterTechnology(SUT), 2005 Geotechnical&GeophysicalInvestigationsforOffshoreand NearShoreDevelopments,InternationalSocietyforSoil MechanicsandGeotechnicalEngineering,2005 MarineSoilInvestigations,NORSOKStandard,2004 Guidelinesfortheconductofoffshoredrillinghazardsite surveys,InternationalAssociationofOil&GasProducers,2011 IMCAS003Guidelinesfortheuseofmulti-beamecho soundersforoffshoresurveys

Medical Crew transfer Operations TheOffshoreInstallationsandPipelineWorks(First-Aid) Regulations.1989(OFAR) TheShipsCaptainsMedicalGuide,MCA,1995 RenewableUKMedicalFitnesstoWorkGuidelinesfornear offshoreandlandbasedrenewableenergyprojects Oil&GasUK(OGUK)offshoremedical(formerlyUnited KingdomOffshoreOperatorsAssociation(UKOOA)medical certificate). IMCAC012-MedicalGuidelinesforNon-MarineCrewworking intheOffshoreEnvironment:AGuideforExaminingPhysicians MGN390(M)-ConstructionStandardsforOffshoreSupport VesselsandOtherSpecialShipTypes,MCA,2009 MGN432(M+F)-SafetyduringTransfersofPersonstoand fromShips,MCA,2011 IMCASEL025/M202-TransferofPersonneltoandfrom OffshoreVessels Pleasenote:Thereferencedocumentslistedherearenot exhaustive.

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Acknowledgements TheCrownEstateandRenewableUKwouldliketoexpresstheirgratefulacknowledgementtothefollowingpeopleand organisationsfortheircommitmentandcontributiontothisguideline. Working Group TheCrownEstate RenewableUK MaritimeandCoastguardAgency HealthandSafetyExecutive InternationalMarineContractorsAssociation The Crown Estate and RenewableUK wish to thank the following companies for their participation in compiling this guide.

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