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IQPC FPSO ConferenceLondon 21st and 22nd September 2004London, 21st and 22nd September 2004
REGULATORY SUPERVISION of FPSOs
Division of Responsibilities
REGULATORY SUPERVISION of FPSOs
pand Safety Implications
by Tore Sildnes,
Senior Principal Surveyor,
Off h Cl T h l DNV H d Offi N
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Offshore Class Technology, DNV Head Office, Norway
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ContentsContentsContentsContents
FPSO Introduction Relationship between Coastal State AuthoritiesRelationship between Coastal State Authorities,
Maritime Authorities and Class Brief description of Class Systematics Brief description of Class Systematics Local Variations and Practices Implications and Experiences Success Criteria
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FPSOFPSO -- HistoryHistoryFPSO FPSO HistoryHistory
FPSO (Fl ti P d ti St d FPSOs (Floating Production, Storage and Offloading units) have developed over the last 40
t b i i l l l tiyears to become increasingly popular solution >100 units in operation worldwide 2/3 of fleet are conversions 70 projects underway70 projects underway 110 projects under study
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Growth in the worlds fleet of FPSOsGrowth in the worlds fleet of FPSOsGrowth in the world s fleet of FPSOsGrowth in the world s fleet of FPSOs
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FPSOFPSO -- AdvantagesAdvantagesFPSO FPSO AdvantagesAdvantages
One of the very few feasible technical solutions for the One of the very few feasible technical solutions for the deep and ultra-deep water locationsC ti l l it l dit Comparatively low capital expenditure
Can be built based on conventional shipbuilding technology
Finished and commissioned inshore, thus avoiding costly offshore work.
Can take heavy payloads as well as providing storage and y p y p g goffloading facilities.
Easy offshore installation decommissioning and re-use
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Easy offshore installation, decommissioning and re use.
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Simple FPSO based on converted tanker
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Complex PurposeComplex Purpose--built FPSO built FPSO p pp p
d S il N
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sgard; Statoil; Norway.
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Safety RegimesSafety Regimes -- Jigsaw Puzzle ?Jigsaw Puzzle ?Safety Regimes Safety Regimes Jigsaw Puzzle ?Jigsaw Puzzle ?
Which rules are valid when and for what?Which rules are valid when and for what? National legislation (shelf state) Flag state regulations Flag state regulations Class rules International conventions International conventions
How are these related?
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Different Regulatory WorldsDifferent Regulatory WorldsDifferent Regulatory WorldsDifferent Regulatory Worlds
Local (unique) Coastal State Flag state regulations based on Local (unique) Coastal State Regulations
Regional Legislation
Flag state regulations based on international conventions and class g g
Shuttle tanker from Knutsen O.A.S Haewene Brim at Pierce Field for BP.
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Shelf State Legislation Shelf State Legislation
FPSOs must comply with Shelf State Legislation of the
S e S a e eg s a oS e S a e eg s a o
p y f g fcountry it is to operateAll states have full sovereignty w.r.t regulating activities on f g y g gtheir continental shelvesActivities on the shelf are generally not regulated byActivities on the shelf are generally not regulated by international conventionsIndustrialised countries are normally well regulated andIndustrialised countries are normally well regulated and have comprehensive rules for activities on the continental shelfshelfThird world countries have only in exceptional cases comprehensive Shelf State Rules for petroleum activities
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comprehensive Shelf State Rules for petroleum activities
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Shelf State LegislationShelf State Legislationgg
The legislation applies to all activities on the shelf National legislation precede Maritime (Flag State) Rules, g p ( g ) ,
but will normally refer to flag state rules w.r.t. maritime aspectsp
Shelf state rules are normally more comprehensive than flag state rules in that a wider range of aspects are coveredg g p
Approval systematics normally deviates from maritime practisepractise
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Flag StatesFlag Statesgg
Shi d M bil Off h U it t di i t ti ll Ships and Mobile Offshore Units trading internationally have to comply with safety regulations of the Maritime A thorit in the co ntr hose flag the nit is fl ing (theAuthority in the country whose flag the unit is flying (the Flag State)
l d d i l h f l i Flag states adopt and implement the safety regulations given in conventions issued by IMO (International
i i O i i )Maritime Organisation) Maritime Safety Regime is a Flag State Regime as the
Flag State is enforcing internationally agreed safety regulations (the conventions) through national maritime
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Flag State Rules and FPSOsFlag State Rules and FPSOsgg
Production/storage units do not need flag but are free to move in international waters when carrying flag
Seaworthiness may be documented by way of maritimeSeaworthiness may be documented by way of maritime certificates issued by Maritime Administrations
Coastal states may require FPSOs to be flagged and l dclassed
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International Maritime Organisation (IMO)International Maritime Organisation (IMO)g ( )g ( )
U i d N i b d f i i ff i United Nations body for maritime affairs Develops and maintains conventions giving safety
regulations for ships and MOUs trading internationally
Abt. 156 nations are members of IMO Secretariat and meetings in LondonSecretariat and meetings in London IMO has no operational role
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IMO Conventions and ResolutionsIMO Conventions and Resolutions
Important IMO conventions include:o SOLAS (Safety of Life at Sea)o MARPOL (pollution prevention)
L d Lio Load Lineo Tonnageo MODU (Safety code for drilling units)o MODU (Safety code for drilling units)
Degree to which IMO requirements are enforced for FPSOs depend on the flag stateg
Important to check flag authority position early in a project Examples: p
o MARPOL double hull requiremento MARPOL stability requirements
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Relations Relations -- Shelf State, Flag & ClassShelf State, Flag & Class, g, g
Flag states require classification Delegation of authority from Flag State to Class is Delegation of authority from Flag State to Class is
normal For operation on continental shel es there are For operation on continental shelves, there are
normally additional local coastal state requirements l i f h i f l h i Delegation of authority from Coastal State Authority
to Class is rare
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Relation Maritime Authorities vs ClassRelation Maritime Authorities vs. Class
STATUTORY
National Laws and Regulations
CLASS RULES STATUTORYREGULATIONS
Statutory Services based on delegated
authority
Control by Class Control byA thorities
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What is Classification ?What is Classification ?
Classification is a system for safeguarding life, property and the environment due to operational consequences
Classification implies a process of verifying unit p p y gstandards against a set of requirements ClassRules and Standards
Classification aims to verify that the required Rule standard is built in, observed and maintainedstandard is built in, observed and maintained throughout the units life
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Role of ClassificationRole of Classification
Classification has gained world wide recognition as an adequateClassification has gained world wide recognition as an adequate level of safety and quality, i.e. provides a sound basic safety standard
Classification serves as a verification system for a number of parties who have special interest in the safety and quality of MOUs, such as: National Authorities
I d it Insurance underwriters Owners Building yards and sub-contractorsBuilding yards and sub contractors Finance institutions Charterers
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Classification - Lifetime ApproachClassification Lifetime Approach
Design ApprovalDesign Approval
Construction surveyConstruction survey
CertificationCertificationCertificationCertification
Operation followOperation follow--upup
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Hierarchy of Classification CertificatesHierarchy of Classification Certificatesyy
DET NORSKE VERITAS
It is hereby certified that Det Norske Veritas h l ifi d h
CLASSCERTIFICATE
has classified the Floating Production, Storage and
Offloading Vessel and that it is built in accordance with the
Societies Rules forOffshore Ships, July 2000
SystemAPPROVAL
DET NORSKE VERITAS
It is hereby certified that Det Norske Veritas has reviewed the NAM F3Concrete Gravity BasePlatform and that it is built in accordance with the SocietiesRules for Fixed OffshoreInstallations, July 1992
DET NORSKE VERITAS
It is hereby certified that Det Norske Veritas has reviewed the NAM F3Concrete Gravity BasePlatform and that it is built in accordance with the SocietiesRules for Fixed OffshoreInstallations, July 1992
ComponentCERTIFICATES
DET NORSKE VERITAS
It is hereby certified that Det Norske Veritas has reviews the NAM F3Concrete Gravity BasePlatform and that it is built in accordance with the SocietiesRules for Fixed OffshoreInstallations, July 1992
DET NORSKE VERITAS
It is hereby certified that Det Norske Veritas has reviews the NAM F3Concrete Gravity BasePlatform and that it is built in accordance with the SocietiesRules for Fixed OffshoreInstallations, July 1992
DET NORSKE VERITAS
It is herby certified that Det Norske Veritas has reviewed the NAM F3Concrete Gravity BasePlatform and that it is built in accordance with the SocietiesRules for Fixed OffshoreInstallations, July 1992
DET NORSKE VERITAS
It is hereby certified that Det Norske Veritas has reviews the NAM F3Concrete Gravity BasePlatform and that it is built in accordance with the SocietiesRules for Fixed OffshoreInstallations, July 1992
MaterialCERTIFICATES
DET NORSKE VERITAS
It is hereby certified that Det Norske Veritas has reviewed the NAM F3Concrete Gravity BasePlatform and that it is built in accordance with the SocietiesRules for Fixed OffshoreInstallations, July 1992
DET NORSKE VERITAS
It is hereby certified that Det Norske Veritas has reviewed the NAM F3Concrete Gravity BasePlatform and that it is built in accordance with the SocietiesRules for Fixed OffshoreInstallations, July 1992
DET NORSKE VERITAS
It is hereby certified that Det Norske Veritas
DET NORSKE VERITAS
It is hereby certified that Det Norske Veritas has reviewed the NAM F3Concrete Gravity BasePlatform and that it is built in accordance with the SocietiesRules for Fixed OffshoreInstallations, July 1992
DET NORSKE VERITAS
It is herb certified that Det Norske Veritas has reviews the NAM F3Concrete Gravity BasePlatform and that it is built in accordance with the SocietiesRules for Fixed OffshoreInstallations, July 1992
DET NORSKE VERITAS
It is hereby certified that Det Norske Veritas
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has reviewed the NAM F3Concrete Gravity BasePlatform and that it is built in accordance with the SocietiesRules for Fixed OffshoreInstallations, July 1992
has reviewed the NAM F3Concrete Gravity BasePlatform and that it is built in accordance with the SocietiesRules for Fixed OffshoreInstallations, July 1992
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Class NotationsClass Notations
Scope of classification is determined by mandatory and additional class notations e gmandatory and additional class notations, e.g.
Main character of class
Service and Type Special feature
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notation
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FPSO Main Class covers the following systems:
Arrangement incl area classification and escape Arrangement, incl. area classification and escape Emergency safety systems Structural strength including hull and superstructure Structural strength including hull and superstructure,
materials, welding, fabrication and corrosion protection Stability Stability Watertight and weather-tight integrity Machinery and systems for marine use Machinery and systems for marine use Electrical installations for marine use
I t t ti d t ti Instrumentation and automation. Fire protection
P iti k i
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Position keeping
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Classification - What is not Covered?Classification What is not Covered?
Functionality/reliability of non-safety critical systems Lif ti id ti i t Life time considerations equipment Requirements to user friendlinessq f Requirements to inspection- and maintenance friendliness Requirements to personnel protection only partly
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Verification of Requirements - Offshore UnitsVerification of Requirements Offshore Units
Owner, OperatorOwner, Operatore
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MARPOL and FPSOs: New GuidelinesMARPOL and FPSOs: New Guidelines
SOLASAnnex 1 Unified interpretations
ModifiedMARPOL
L d li
Annex 2
Annex 3 IMO
Modified
Load lines Annex 4
Annex 13. Guidelines for Applicationof Marpol Annex 1. Requirements
to FPSO/FSOsto FPSO/FSOs New
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MARPOL and FPSOs: ApplicationMARPOL and FPSOs: Application
Applicable to:Applicable to:
Existing FPSO/FSOs
New built FPSO/FSOs
Conversions from existing tankersConversions from existing tankers
Applicable for units flagged units and for other units where directed by coastal authoritieswhere directed by coastal authorities
Expected entry into force January 2007
Also applicable during temporary disconnection
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MARPOL and FPSOs: Impact of ChangesMARPOL and FPSOs: Impact of Changes
Discharge requirements
Double sides / collision riskDouble sides / collision risk
Tank arrangement / sizes
Stability
Enhanced surveysEnhanced surveys
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MARPOL and FPSOs: DischargesMARPOL and FPSOs: Discharges
Machinery space drainage Offshore processing drainage Offshore processing drainage Production water discharge Displacement water discharge Contaminated sea water
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MARPOL and FPSOs: Discharge classificationg
Prod.from Oil/gas separation
Gas
"wet oil"
wellheadOil/gas separation
Dehydration StorageTransport to
shoreReroute to production
1
shoreproduction stream 2
SeparationGravity
separationGenerators, fuel tanks
and pumps Oil and gas
processing activities
Machinery Open and closed
Seawater introduced into cargo tanks
Contaminated seawater from
ti l
Gravity separation Gravity separationGas flotation
separation
space drainage drainage
Gravity separation
operational purposes
separation
Displacement water discharge
Production water discharge
Offshore processing drainage
Machinery space drainage
Contaminated seawater
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MARPOL 73/78 AND NATIONAL REGULATIONS NATIONAL AND REGIONAL REGULATIONS
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MARPOL and FPSOs: Means of dischargeMARPOL and FPSOs: Means of discharge
S d h Send ashore Incinerate Separate/discharge Add to production streamAdd to production stream
Di h it iDischarge criteria: Flag state : Marpol: 15 p.p.m. Coastal state: Oslo Paris Convention 40 p.p.m
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MARPOL and FPSOs: Collision riskMARPOL and FPSOs: Collision risk
N b ilt FPSO D bl h ll i d Newbuilt FPSOs: Double hull required. (no double bottom).
Converted tankers: Appropriate measurespp pto address collision risk
Existing FPSOs: No upgrade required
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MARPOL and FPSOs: Appropriate measuresMARPOL and FPSOs: Appropriate measures
Double sides in way of supply boat area. Ensure that wing tanks in way of supply boat areas are
dedicated ballast tanks or void spaces. Adding sponsoons to the sides of the hull.
F d (Y k h t l f ) i f l Fenders (Yokohama or steel frames) in way of supply boat mooring area.
Use of deck cranes with increased boom length andUse of deck cranes with increased boom length and dynamic positioned supply vessels which maintain sufficient distance from ships sides to avoid contact
Collision avoidance measures (navigational warnings, safety zone etc.)
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MARPOL and FPSOs: Limitation of oil outflowMARPOL and FPSOs: Limitation of oil outflow
R i t li bl f t k b t till Requirements applicable for new tankers, but till now not for tankers delivered before 1977.
Maximum oil outflow shall not exceed 30,000 m3 Limits possibilities for location of ballast tanks p Only relevant for VLCC size FPSOs/FSOs
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MARPOL and FPSOs: Tank ConfigurationMARPOL and FPSOs: Tank ConfigurationCargo and slop tanks
ll kBallast tanks
29031
Compliant:
1234567Slops
5232
10950 11173 17858 20990 2099015665 1520010950 11173 17858 20990 2099015665 15200
Non- Compliant:
1234567Slops
Non Compliant:
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Regional RegulationsRegional Regulationsg gg g
Production units may need to comply with regional regulationsregulations
EU-directives apply to FPSOs on continental shelves of member countries and other countries adopting EUmember countries and other countries adopting EU-directives into own legislationOth i l di ti l d di Other regional directives may apply depending on location
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Regional Variations & Practices:United KingdomUnited Kingdom
The Duty Holder is responsible for establishing a y p gperformance standard and a verification scheme for the safety critical elements as identified in the Safety Casey y
An independent competent person (ICP) shall execute verification according to the schemeverification according to the scheme
No delegated authority to Flag/Class or requirement for FPSO to be Flagged/ClassedFPSO to be Flagged/Classed
Class covers many safety critical elements for an FPSO, d b d t d t ti l li ithand may be used to document partial compliance with
regulations
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EU directives to be complied with
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Regional Variations & Practices:NorwayNorway
Permanently placed FPSOs to comply with local y p p ypetroleum regulations referring extensively to local NORSOK standards
Short term FPSOs may alternatively comply with maritime rules (flag and class) for marine aspectsmaritime rules (flag and class) for marine aspects
Operator has overall responsibility for safety objectives and for achieving and maintaining theseand for achieving and maintaining these
No requirement for Flag / Class or delegated authority to th f th P t l Di t tthese from the Petroleum Directorate
EU directives apply for production related aspects
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US Gulf of MexicoRegional Variations & Practices:
US Gulf of Mexico MMS has now issued a Final Environmental Impact
Statement giving overall green light for FPSOs in deepwater GoM
USCG states they are ready to take FPSO applications right now (regulatory concerns will be settled)g ( g y )
None operating yet FPSOs on location need not be US flagged (US Customs FPSOs on location need not be US flagged (US Customs
decision March 2001)Sh ttl t k d t b Shuttle tankers need to be :US flagged
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Built and crewed from US in compliance with the Jones Act
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U S -Gulf of MexicoRegional Variations & Practices:
U.S. Gulf of Mexico Jurisdiction is shared between Mineral Management
Services (MMS) and US Coast Guard (USCG)- ref. MoU (16 Dec. 98)( )
The MMS issue production permit based on - review and audit of production facilities andreview and audit of production facilities and- Certified Verification Agency (CVA) Statement
Th USCG i C ifi f I i (C I ) f The USCG issue Certificate of Inspection (C.o.I.) for floating production facilities; Classification is credited g p ;towards C.o.I.
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AustraliaRegional Variations & Practices:
The Duty Holder has overall responsibility for safety
Australia
The Duty Holder has overall responsibility for safety The Federal States in Australia have established a
Safety Case RegimeSafety Case Regime Verification plan to be agreed between the Duty
H ld d th R l tHolder and the Regulator If moving off location, compliance with marine act
incl. marine crew necessary An independent Verification Body shall verify
according to agreement Duty Holder / Regulator
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CanadaRegional Variations & Practices:
Two jurisdictions on East Coast:
Canada
Newfoundland; Canada Newfoundland Offshore Petroleum Board (C-NOPB)
Nova Scotia; Canada Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board (C-NSOPB)
P d ti it t Production units must: comply with the Drilling, Installation and Production Regulations
of the respective Boardsof the respective Boards be issued with a Certificate of Fitness from an approved
Certifying AuthorityCertifying Authority In addition all floating units must comply with Transport Canada
Marine Safety Regulations
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Marine Safety Regulations
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AngolaRegional Variations & Practices:
Angola
No regulations in place for offshore E&P activities Petroleum laws being submitted to Parliamentg All offshore developments are Production Sharing
Agreements where SONANGOL is a stakeholderAgreements where SONANGOL is a stakeholder Operators have used best practice
Cl ifi i d i i l i i ifi Classification and international maritime certificates used as basis
No requirement for flagging/classing units
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NigeriaRegional Variations & Practices:
O t ibl t d l i l ti b D t t
Nigeria
Operator responsible towards legislation by Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR)
Present legislation prescriptive including aspects of safety, environment and fiscal revenues
Other agencies that may have involvement in FPSO projects are the Nigerian Maritime Authority (NMA) and Navy
Units must have flag/class documenting satisfactory g g ystructural integrity, and follow mandatory surveys
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BrazilRegional Variations & Practices:
HS&E l i l ti i l b t t ff h ifi
Brazil
HS&E legislation in place, but not offshore specific; operational safety legislation under development
Several agencies have jurisdiction: National Petroleum Agency (ANP) Environmental Agency (IBAMA) Coast Guard (DPC)Coast Guard (DPC)
Environmental impact studies requiredCl /fl i i i d f fl i d i Class/flag registration required for floating production facilities
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ChinaRegional Variations & Practices:
China Offshore Oil Operation Safety Office (COOOSO) is operating
China
China Offshore Oil Operation Safety Office (COOOSO) is operating unit within China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC), the only state owned offshore oil & gas companyonly state owned offshore oil & gas company
Rules and regulations established by COOOSO and formally authorised by P.R. China State Bureau of Economy and Tradey y
COOOSO acknowledge some international rules and standards Duty Holder responsible and must obtain certificate of compliance / y p p
fitness from certification agency Certification agency has to be authorised by COOOSO For FPSOs, Rules of major classification societies are accepted
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Caspian SeaRegional Variations & Practices:
Caspian Sea
DNV running project with Azeri Safety Authorities and BP-Amoco Exxon Agip and Statoil to develop safetyBP Amoco, Exxon, Agip and Statoil to develop safety regime based on international best practice for offshore E&P activities in Azerbaijanoffshore E&P activities in Azerbaijan
Caspian littoral states do not require international classificationclassification
Foreign operators chose international class to all new d t d fl ti tand converted floating assets
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Implications and Experiences: Implementation and Use of Risk AnalysisImplementation and Use of Risk Analysisp yp y
Modern offshore regulations rely heavily on risk analysis Modern offshore regulations rely heavily on risk analysis To be refined during project stages with new requirements often introduced late in
project Few prescriptive requirements
Problems for yards locked into fixed price - no time/money for iterations. Even if yard take precautions, vendors have no role in process, and
additional requirements affecting their supply difficult to enforce without dela s and re orkdelays and rework
On the other hand, risk analyses provide opportunity to circumvent unsuitable prescriptive requirements by demonstrating that alternativeunsuitable prescriptive requirements by demonstrating that alternative solutions have acceptable level of safety.
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Implications and Experiences:Process of CommunicationProcess of Communication
Regulator The builder has no channel of
communication with the regulator (e.g. NPD HSE)NPD, HSE) Operator
Traditional triangular
Owner
gcommunication is yard/class/ owner
Shelf State regulations leave a lot of room for interpretations - how
thi b l d h dYard Class
can this be resolved when yard cannot discuss with Regulator ?
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Implications and Experiences: Accommodation
Shelf regulations have working environment requirementsenvironment requirements beyond maritime practice, e.g.: lay-outy lighting ergonomic aspects
noise & vibration
Source: Terra Nova project
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Implications and Experiences:Working environment regulationsWorking environment regulationsWorking environment regulationsWorking environment regulations
Local working environmental regulations may have strong influence upon the size of the FPSOupon the size of the FPSO
These requirements often introduced late in projects with subcontractors not having any knowledge g y g
No common international standards which cover the area adequately. Main message: a essage:
Must be understood / clarified at early stage of project Require significant investment at design/engineering stage
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Implications and Experiences:Conflicting codesConflicting codes
Hull and machinery treated as "marine" with class/flag as basis
Conflicting codesConflicting codes
Hull and machinery treated as marine with class/flag as basis For process systems shelf regulations govern
Utilit d ili t ft f i d Utility and auxiliary systems often common for marine and process systems and thus covered by double set of requirements
T i ll d i i t t i f h t t Typically compressed air, instrument air, fresh water, sea water cooling, etc.
To avoid this cost drivers and re work: To avoid this cost drivers and re-work: detail interpretations with accompanying code and specification
breaks to be made in the project definition phasebreaks to be made in the project definition phase clarifications passed on to sub-contractors and listed in purchase
orders etc
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orders etc.
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FPSO Experiences: Norwegian Sector Key FindingsNorwegian Sector Key Findings
2002 Study by Norwegian Oil Industry Association on 2002 Study by Norwegian Oil Industry Association on lessons learned from existing Norwegian FPSOs58 fi di d iti l j d i t t 58 findings grouped as critical, major and important
Pls refer http://www.olf.no/lesson/ for detail info
Critical Findings - Project Issues:g j Capex over-runs/Schedule delays
Critical Findings Topside Issues Critical Findings Topside Issues Gas compression liquid carry-over
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FPSO Experiences: Norwegian Sector Key FindingsNorwegian Sector Key Findings
Critical Findings Marine Systems: Green Water Hull Cracking Turret Bearing Performance Turret Location
i d d Marine Standards Critical Findings Operations
Layout issues Insufficient accommodationB t lBut also: High Uptime
Good Safety Performance
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Good Safety Performance
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FPSO Success CriteriaFPSO Success Criteria
Shelf state goal-setting requirements must be turnedShelf state goal setting requirements must be turned into prescriptive verifiable requirements before fixed
i /d li t t t d i tprice/delivery contracts are entered into.
Good collaboration between designer and verifier, including sufficient time allocated for design verification (ref cost of wrong design inconvenience ofverification (ref. cost of wrong design, inconvenience of late verification feed-back, etc.)
Active and professional owner organisation aware of its responsibilities towards shelf authorities.
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FPSO Success CriteriaFPSO Success Criteria
Understanding and agreeing up front on the responsibilities of risk analyses and the handling of their outcome.
Having adequate resources (competence and manning) to handle the complex piping, electrical and instrumentation installations of an FPSO. M t FPSO j t h ll b b ilt i t diti l hi d th t Most FPSO projects shall be built in traditional shipyards that rely on very efficient fabrication processes. These yards may have up to 50 vessels being constructed each year and anyhave up to 50 vessels being constructed each year and any interruptions in the fabrication schedule can impact on several projects with severe consequences. It is then critical to integrate, as far as possible, with the current yard procedures.
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Thank you for your attention. y y
STATOILSTATOIL
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