regulation concerning deck cranes

8/12/2019 Regulation Concerning Deck Cranes

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Regulation 4. July 2007 No. 854 concerning deck cranes, etc. on mobile

offshore units

Laid down by the Norwegian Directorate on 4. July 2007 pursuant to the Act of 16. February 2007 No. 9 relatingto Ship Safety and Security, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 21, 43, 45 and 47. Cf. Royal Decree of 16 February 2007

no. 171 and Formal Delegation of 31 May 2007 no. 590 from the Ministry of Trade and Industry. Notified inaccordance with Annex II, Chapter XIX no. 1 to the EEA Agreement (Directive 98/34/EC).

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Purpose

The purpose of this Regulation is to make sure that the design, equipment,

maintenance and operation of deck cranes on mobile offshore units preserve the working

environment, safety and health of those who work on board.

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Scope of application

This Regulation applies to all deck cranes with appurtenant loose gear for use on

mobile offshore units which are or will be registered in a Norwegian ship register.

Deck cranes on units which are registered in a Norwegian ship register may, until the

next certificate issue, comply with the requirements that applied at the time of the last

certificate issue.

This Regulation is not applicable to cranes and lifting appliances forming part of the

drilling installations and equipment which are subject to control pursuant to 22 ofRegulation of 4 September 1987 No. 856 concerning construction of mobile offshore units.

Lifting appliances, work winches, crane accessories and similar gear shall be certified

in accordance with the Regulation concerning cargo-handling appliances in ships. Referenceis also made to Regulations of 4 September 1987 No. 859 concerning protective,

environmental, and safety measures on mobile offshore units.

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Definitions

For the purpose of this Regulation, the following definitions shall apply:a) Recognized classification society: Any classification society with which theMinistry has entered into an agreement pursuant to 41 of the Ship Safety and

Security Act.

1. American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)2. Bureau Veritas (BV)3. Det Norske Veritas (DNV)4. Germanischer Lloyd (GL)5. Lloyds Register of Shipping (LRS)

b) Recognized standard: Standard issued by NS/BS/ISO/API/CEN/IEC or any otherstandard or body of rules, as appropriate, which is recognized nationally and/or

internationally for a particular sphere of application. The Norwegian Maritime


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Mutual acceptance

Where this Regulation requires that specific fittings, materials, devices, or types of

equipment, etc. shall be acquired or be provided on board an offshore unit or where special

building or design requirements apply, the Norwegian Maritime Directorate shall permitalternative solutions provided they have been documented by testing or otherwise to be at

least as effective as those prescribed by this Regulation.The Norwegian Maritime Directorate shall accept the results of tests performed at

recognized testing institutions, including testing institutions in other EEA countries. This

acceptance shall be subject to the tests demonstrating appropriate and satisfactory results of a

technical, professional and independent nature.

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Documentation

The company shall be able to document compliance with the requirements of this

Regulation. Documentation shall be sent to the Norwegian Maritime Directorate on request.

The contents, scope and type of documents and the time of submission shall be decided by the

Norwegian Maritime Directorate.

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General requirements for deck cranes etc.

The company shall be capable of documenting that the deck cranes are in compliance

with a recognized international industrial norm. The safety level of the norm shall as aminimum correspond with NS-EN 13852-1 (first edition August 2004). A Declaration of

Conformity shall be sent to the Norwegian Maritime Directorate on demand, in the same

manner as documentation referred to in 6.

A manual regarding the installation, operation and maintenance (IOM) for each crane

shall be kept on board. The manual shall place emphasis on the preparation for operation of

the crane, initialisation, maintenance, reparation, modification and dismantling of equipmentand systems, and also all limitations applying during normal and emergency operations, such

as safe working load (S.W.L.), safe working moment (S.W.M.) during static and dynamicloads, maximum wind force, maximum heel, design temperatures and brakes. All safety

devices shall be explained, and diagrams shall be provided for electrical, hydraulic and

pneumatic equipment as well as procedures for maintenance and inspection. Information onthe most highly stressed components, material traceability, performance of welding, extent of

non-destructive testing and certification shall also be included. The communication system

between the crane operator, the supply ship and the deck shall be explained, as shall all other

items referred to in this Regulation.

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Competent person

A competent person is a person authorized by the Norwegian Maritime Directorate to

carry out design/construction, calculations, inspection, testing and certification of deck craneson mobile offshore units or components thereof.


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Competent persons are divided into two categories:

a) Category A-1:Persons authorized to carry out initial certification of deckcranes. In order to obtain such authorization, the applicant must document

relevant higher technical education and experience and, in collaboration

with an authorized yard or recognized class society, have carried out or

been responsible for design/construction, calculations, examination ofworkmanship, testing, inspection and certification of a complete deck crane

arrangement, to the satisfaction of the Norwegian Maritime Directorate. Acompetent person Cat. A-1 is also authorized as a competent person cat. B-

1.b) Category B-1:Persons authorized to carry out periodical certification as

well as the certification of existing deck crane arrangements after minor

repairs. In order to obtain such authorization, the applicant must document

relevant higher technical education and experience and, in collaboration

with a qualified/recognized yard or recognized classification society, have

been responsible for periodical (5-yearly) examination/inspection, testing,

survey and certification of a complete existing deck crane arrangement tothe satisfaction of the Norwegian Maritime Directorate.

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Requirements for approved yard/workshop and manufacturer

Authorized yard/workshop:

A yard/workshop approved by the Norwegian Maritime Directorate, on application, to

manufacture, inspect, test and certify deck cranes on mobile offshore units. In order to obtain

authorization, the yard/workshop must have:

a) a competent person of category A-1, as its permanent employee or associate,b) calculated, assembled, inspected, tested and certified a complete set of a deckcrane arrangement to the satisfaction of the Norwegian Maritime Directorate, and

c) necessary testing equipment available.Qualified yard/workshop:

A yard/workshop approved by the Norwegian Maritime Directorate, on application, to

carry out periodical inspection, testing and certification of deck cranes on mobile offshore

units. In order to obtain such approval, the yard/workshop must have:

a) a competent person of category B-1, as its permanent employee or associate.b) inspected, tested and certified a complete set of a deck crane arrangement to the

satisfaction of the Norwegian Maritime Directorate.

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Methods of calculation, design criteria/construction requirements and materials

Calculations:

a) In addition to the special requirements laid down in this Regulation, cranes shall becalculated and dimensioned according to a recognized national or internationalcrane standard paying due regard to the special conditions (temperature, wind

force, dynamic forces, etc.) under which these cranes are to work. In addition, the

crane shall be calculated for operation under dynamic conditions, due regard being

paid to relative movements that will occur between the crane and the places to andfrom which the crane lifts and lowers. When, during construction and calculation


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of cranes, a larger dynamic factor than 1.3 is used, due regard shall be paid to this

dynamic load when using standard hooks, blocks, swivels, shackles, wire straps

and similar equipment, by calculating the said components for a correspondingly

larger safe working load (SWL), but with the cranes SWL stamped on them.

b) The standard for which the crane has been calculated shall be stated in the IOMManual. The most highly stressed components of the crane shall be listed in theIOM Manual together with a representative selection of loading conditions.

Appropriate inspections and non-destructive testing shall be carried out if overloador damage is suspected.

Design criteria/construction requirements:a) Cranes shall be calculated for operation at maximum capacity with a list of at least

5 for units of a ship design, 3 for semi-submersibles units and 1 for self-

elevating (jack-ups) and submersible units in the most unfavourable directions, and

simultaneously for a constant wind speed of at least 25 m/sec. Hanging cargo

corresponding to a 10 feet (3 m) standard container shall be assumed when

calculating the wind load. For special cranes, other representative cargo shall be

assumed.b) With the boom in the stowed position, cranes on board semi-submersibles units

shall be calculated for a list of minimum 10 and a single amplitude roll or pitch of

10 seconds. For self-elevating (jack-ups) and submersible units, the cranes with theboom in the stowed position shall be calculated for a list of minimum 20 and a

single amplitude roll or pitch of 10 seconds.

Cranes on board units of a ship design shall, in stowed position, be calculated

for a list of minimum 35 and a period in seconds of:

1) T = 0.8 B/GM2) B = Ships breadth in metres3) GM= Metacentric height in metres for the loading conditions in

question.Unless more favourable motion characteristics are documented, all cranes

which in stowed position are exposed to wind shall, in addition, be calculated for aconstant wind speed of 50 m/sec.

c) Cranes used for loading and discharging supply ships shall, as a minimumrequirement, in calm weather (significant wave height = 0) be capable of lifting 15

tons 32 metres away from the side of the platform or drilling unit, measured along

the centre line of the supply ship in moored position. In the case of emergency

operations they shall additionally be capable of lifting on board a load of at least

2.5 tons from a 25 m radius at a constant wind speed of minimum 30 m/sec. and

with a list of 10 in the most adverse direction with an appurtenant dynamic loadresulting from lifting this load from the deck of a supply ship.

d) The IOM Manual mentioned in 7, shall contain all design and constructionrequirements and limitations on the use of the crane as well as a description of

normal and emergency operations, confirmed by a competent person (Cat. A-1).

Materials:a) Only materials certified by a recognized classification society shall be used in

important strength components (e.g. crane boom, A-frame, pedestal, etc.). Grades

of steel/steel quality shall be carefully selected, due regard being paid to fatigue, to

the importance of the construction, to the design temperature, to the thickness of

the material, and to weldability. For all other constructions, the material shall be

adapted to its intended use under marine environmental conditions.


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b) The crane documentation shall contain a general arrangement drawing givinginformation on the type of materials used in all the strength components of the

crane, and on any (design) temperature limitation below 20 C for any material.

This information shall be confirmed by a competent person (Cat. A-1).

Hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems:

a) Each main pressure system shall be equipped with an overpressure safety valve.The valve shall be adjusted and sealed under the supervision of a competent person(Cat. A-1). If, during inspection, the seal is found to be broken, a complete controlas described in 15, first to third paragraphs, will be required.

b) It shall be possible to install a control manometer for all pressure systems affectingthe crane.

c) Tubes and hoses shall be so placed as to be protected against heat, pinching,vibrations, or any other adverse influences. They shall be readily accessible for

inspection and replacement. The hoses shall be protected in such a way that the

operator would not be injured if a hose should burst.

d) Pneumatic control systems shall be equipped with effective dehumidifying devicesto ensure satisfactory operation down to 20 C. Limitations of the system shallbe stated in the IOM Manual.

e) Pressure systems shall be designed and constructed according to a recognizednational or international standard. The standard used shall be stated in the IOMManual and be confirmed by a competent person (Cat. A-1).

f) Electrical systems for the crane and its equipment shall comply with a recognizednational or international standard for the zone on board where the crane is

positioned with respect to area classification. The standard shall be stated in the

IOM Manual and be confirmed by a competent person (Cat. A-1).

g) All hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems shall be so designed andconstructed that failure in any of them will not result in a situation that cannot be

controlled.Workmanship:

a) Welding procedures shall be prepared and be in accordance with NS-EN ISO15614, and welding specifications in accordance with NS-EN ISO 15609, or

equivalent approved standard for the welding of strength components. The welding

procedures shall be approved by a competent person (Cat. A-1) doing the initial

certification of the crane. The procedures shall also include preparations for

welding and repair of welded parts, and shall be included in the crane

documentation. Welding shall be carried out by personnel certified in accordance

with EN 287-1, ISO 9606-2 or ASME Section IX for the type of materials in

question. Non-destructive testing shall be carried out by personnel certified inaccordance with EN 473 or equivalent approved standard.

b) Important welds shall be tested through a non-destructive method in accordancewith the directions and under the supervision of a competent person (Cat. A-1).

c) Acceptance criteria for welding defects shall be in accordance with an approvedstandard and shall be approved by a competent person (Cat. A-1).

d) A complete test report on the result of such testing shall be confirmed by acompetent person (Cat. A-1).

e) Sheaves, load hooks and hook blocks, thimbles, etc. shall be in compliance with arecognized standard.

Winches:

a) Cranes with winches capable of hoisting considerably more than the load forwhich they are certified shall be fitted with a safety device which, at a


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predetermined overload, prevents the crane from hoisting or stops it in such a way

that it will only be possible to move the crane to a better position (lower the load

or hoist the boom).

b) Large cranes shall have an emergency power system which is independent of themain power system.

c) If braking moment and motor moment can be applied simultaneously and in thesame direction, this shall be included in the calculations.Sheaves:

a) The ratio between the diameter of the sheaves and the diameter of the wire ropeshall be the greatest possible and not less than 18:1.

b) All sheaves and blocks shall be so arranged that the wire rope cannot run off thesheave, and shall be secured to avoid that persons may be injured.

Load hooks and hook blocks:

a) The load hook shall be so designed that the load carrying slings cannot fall out,and so as to prevent it from being inadvertently hooked on to any obstructions.

b) The ratio between the diameter of the hook block sheaves and the diameter of thewire rope shall be the greatest possible and not less than 16:1.

c) The crane hook used for loading and discharging supply ships, shall be providedwith a forerunner of wire or fibre rope of sufficient length and breaking load.

d) Hook blocks shall be fitted with protective plates and be easy to handle from bothsides.

Access to and exit from the crane:

a) It shall be possible, by fixed means of access, to enter or leave the crane in anyposition. If practicable, fixed access shall be arranged for inspection and control of

all important parts such as the swing circle bearing, brakes, safety valves, sheaves,

wire ropes etc.

b) The operators cabin and the operating positions shall be located so that theoperator can make a quick escape in the event of collapse of the crane or part of itas a result of unforeseen overloading or any other failure.

c) Ladders, railings, etc. shall comply with the requirements in Regulations 4September 1987 no. 856 concerning construction of mobile offshore units and

Regulations 4 September 1987 no. 859 concerning protective, environmental, and

safety measures on mobile offshore units.

d) A clear passage of at least 600 mm shall be provided between those fixed andmovable parts of the crane where persons commonly move. Wherever necessary,

guards shall be provided to protect persons against movable parts and hot surfaces.

Securing of the crane in the stowed position:

Stowing and securing of the crane shall not take more than 20 minutes. The methodshall be described in the IOM Manual.

Control handles:Provisions shall be made to prevent inadvertent activation of control handles, adjusting

buttons or similar devices.

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Special safety equipment

Limit switches:

a) Limit switches shall be positioned in such a way that no damage or danger willoccur, even if the crane should be stopped by these switches from full speed and

with full load.


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Special tools

Special tools needed to perform necessary maintenance work shall be kept on board

the unit.

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Testing, examination and certification

Test loads for cranes:

a) After a crane has been installed on board and before it is put into service, andsubsequently at least every 5 years, it shall be examined and tested by a competent

person according to the following guidelines, laid down by ILO C 152

Occupational Safety and Health (Dock Work) Convention, 1979:

Safe working load, SWL Test load

Up to 20 tonnes 1.25 x SWL

From 20 to 50 tonnes SWL + 5 tonnes

Above 50 tonnes 1.1 x SWL

b) For testing as referred to above, such crane accessories as shackles, chains, hooks,swivels and sheaves, etc. shall be tested and certified in accordance with the fourth

and fifth paragraphs.

c) The load-testing of a new crane shall always be carried out by means of looseweights. These shall be hoisted, lowered and swung at full speed, and the cranearm radius shall be varied. Braking of the above-mentioned movements shall be

tested. The test shall comprise all crane movements that might occur in practice.

d) If loose weights cannot be used, a spring weight or a hydraulic jack shall be usedinstead. Several tests shall then be carried out, with the crane turned in different

directions and at different boom angles. If a spring weight or a hydraulic weight isused, it shall be reliable and accurate.

e) If, owing to insufficient pump pressure, it is impossible to hoist overload by meansof hydraulic cranes as referred to in the first paragraph (a), it is sufficient to hoist

the greatest possible load.

Examination:Before and after the load test, the crane with accessories shall be thoroughly examined

by a competent person. Dismantling may be required.

Crane certificates:

After the crane has been tested and thoroughly examined with a satisfactory result, a

Certificate shall be issued by a competent person. (ILO Form No. 2). The original Test

Certificate (ILO Form No. 2) shall be filed on board together with the cargo gear register(control book).

Alterations, etc.:If the crane has been reconstructed, considerably altered or repaired, it shall be retested

and re-examined by a competent person in accordance with the test loads defined in the first

paragraph of this section, and the result of the examination and alterations, if any, shall beentered in the existing Certificate, or a new Certificate shall be issued.


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Test loads for crane accessories (fixed and loose):

Before it is first put into service, or after it has been lengthened, deformed, altered or

repaired, every item of loose and permanent crane accessories shall be tested with the

following test loads:

Component Safe working load Test loads

(SWL1)

Up to and including:

25 tonnes 2 x SWL

30 tonnes 55 tonnes

35 tonnes 65 tonnes

40 tonnes 70 tonnes

45 tonnes 75 tonnes

50 tonnes 85 tonnes

55 tonnes 90 tonnes

60 tonnes 95 tonnes

65 tonnes 100 tonnes





90 tonnes 130 tonnes95 tonnes 135 tonnes







160 tonnes 215 tonnes170 tonnes 230 tonnes


Chain, ring,

hook, shackle,

swivel, multiple

Block, etc.

Above

180 tonnes 1.33 x SWL

Single sheave block2 4 x SWL

5

Single sheave block

with becket2 6 x SWL5

Steel wire rope3 Breaking load

Yoke or similar4 2.0 x SWL


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1For multiple sheave blocks, safe working load (S.W.L.) equal to resultant load in the heat fitting ispermitted.

2For single sheave block with or without becket, the test load may be reduced in accordance with the abovetable when the resultant load in the head fitting exceeds 25 tonnes.

3Every length and dimension produced shall be tested. If there is no possibility of testing a complete piece,

threads or parts may be tested till breakage and the strength be calculated.4Yokes and similar with a safe working load (S.W.L.) of more than 20 tonnes, may be tested together with

the cargo handling gear.

5S.W.L. = the maximum permitted load in the steel rope when the sheave is used as single loading blockwithout becket.

Examination of crane accessories:

After having been tested, the components shall be thoroughly examined.Crane accessory certificates:

Loose and fixed crane accessories shall have a Certificate (ILO Forms Nos. 3 and 4).

The original of the Test Certificate (ILO Forms Nos. 3 and 4) shall be kept on board togetherwith the control book.

Annual thorough examination:

a) Cranes shall undergo a thorough examination at least every 12 months by acompetent person, or more frequently if required by the manufacturer or the


b) The annual thorough examination shall comprise control and function testing ofthe crane as well as visual control of elongation, wear and tear, corrosion, crackingand formation of fractures, etc.

Control book and Certificate:The results of initial testing, tests and examinations every 5 years as well as the annual

examinations and all kinds of tests and examinations after repairs or alterations of the crane orhoisting gear, shall be entered in the control book (ILO Form No. 1). The entry shall bewritten by the competent person who carried out the inspection and the examination. The

Control book and Certificate shall both be kept on board.

Survey and approval:

In addition, every crane shall undergo a thorough annual inspection by a competent

person, cf. the eighth paragraph of this section above.

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Marking

All marking shall be carried out in such a way as to be easily legible and durable.

Cranes:

Cranes shall be marked with crane number and maximum permitted safe working load

(S.W.L.). Cranes with a variable/adjustable boom shall be marked with maximum permittedsafe working load at two or more boom positions, including extreme boom positions.

Blocks:a) Safe working load (S.W.L.) for a single sheave block is equal to the wire load in

(i.e. half the force on the suspension link) when the block is used as a single

loading block. For a single sheave block with becket, S.W.L. is also equal to thewire load, which in this case is one third of the force on the suspension link. In

both cases the block shall be marked with S.W.L. = the wire load as single loading

block without becket.


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b) For a multiple sheave block, S.W.L. is equal to the force on the suspension link,and equal to the S.W.L. with which the block shall be marked.

c) In addition, blocks shall be marked with an identification number or mark,corresponding to the identification number or mark in the Certificate.

d) The block shall be painted in a clearly visible colour.Permanent crane accessories:

Loose parts such as shackles, swivels, etc. shall be marked with the maximum

permitted safe working load, and an identification number corresponding to the identificationnumber in the Certificate.

Hoisting gear:Hoisting gear shall be marked with maximum permitted safe working load (S.W.L.) in

numbers or letters, and with an identification number corresponding to the identification

number in the Certificate. This marking shall be done on the gear itself, or on a plate or ring

made of a lasting material and securely fastened to the gear. Wire slings shall be marked with

a label giving S.W.L. between 0 for single slings and 90 spread for other slings.

Alternatively it is accepted that information on this is posted in readily visible places. The

slings shall be easily identified by means of the posted information.

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Qualification requirements for crane handling/operation

The company shall document compliance with the competence requirements of this

Regulation, cf. the qualification requirements for crane operators prescribed in the Norwegian

Maritime Directorate's Regulation of 9 May 2003 No. 687 concerning qualification

requirements and certificate rights for personnel on board Norwegian ships, fishing vessels

and mobile offshore units, as amended.

The company is under an obligation to prepare and implement documented proceduresfor safe lifting operations on board. The procedures shall be based on recognized industrialnorms or other solutions that are equivalent in terms of safety. The crane operator shall be

trained in the specific operational procedures on board and the crane legislation currently in

force.

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Exemptions

The Norwegian Maritime Directorate may, in individual cases and upon written

application, grant exemption from the requirements of this Regulation. Any exemption mustbe justified by special reasons, and it must be considered reasonable with regard to safety. If

the requirements of the coastal state and the requirements of this Regulation are

irreconcilable, the Norwegian Maritime Directorate may grant exemptions from the

requirements insofar as safety considerations allow. Such exemptions must not contravene

international agreements to which Norway has acceded.

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Entry into force

This Regulation enters into force on 1 January 2008.

For mobile offshore units which are registered in a Norwegian ship register, the

Regulation enters into force at the first certificate expiry, ref. 2.


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The Regulations of 13 January 1986 no. 31 concerning deck cranes, etc. on mobile

offshore units are repealed effective from 1 January 2014.


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Regulation 4. July 2007 No. 853 concerning evacuation and life-saving appliances

on mobile offshore units

Laid down by the Norwegian Directorate on 4. July 2007 pursuant to the Act of 16. February 2007 No. 9 relating toShip Safety and Security, 9, 11, 13, 21, 22 and 45. Cf. Royal Decree of 16 February 2007 no. 171 and FormalDelegation of 31 May 2007 no. 590 from the Ministry of Trade and Industry. Notified in accordance with Annex II,

Chapter XIX no. 1 to the EEA Agreement (Directive 98/34/EC).

Chapter I. General provisions

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Scope of application

This Regulation shall apply to mobile offshore units which are or will be registered in the

Norwegian ship register.

Mobile offshore units which are registered in a Norwegian ship register may, until the nextcertificate issue, comply with the requirements that applied at the time of the last certificate issue.

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Definitions

For the purpose of this Regulation, the following definitions shall apply:

a) Acceptance criteria: Means criteria based on regulations, standards, experience and/or

theoretical knowledge used as a basis for decisions about acceptable risks. Acceptancecriteria may be expressed verbally or numerically.

b) Recognized standard: Standard issued by NS/BS/API/DIN/NFPA/ISO/CEN/IEC orany other standard or body of rules, as appropriate, which is recognized nationally

and/or internationally for a particular sphere of application. The Norwegian Maritime

Directorate may in each individual case decide which standard is considered to be

recognized.

c) Design basis accident profiles: Accident profiles which according to the defined

acceptance criteria pose an unacceptable risk and therefore form the basis of the design

and use of the unit and its emergency preparedness arrangements

d) IMO: International Maritime Organization.e) Unit: A mobile platform, including drillship, equipped for drilling for subsea

petroleum deposits, or a mobile platform used for other purposes than drilling for

subsea petroleum deposits.f) LSA Code: International Life-Saving Appliance Code (IMO resolution MSC.48(66)).

g) Temporary refuges: Locations as mentioned in Regulation of 22 December 1993 no.

1239 concerning risk analyses for mobile offshore units 21 no. 1 b).

h) MSC: IMOs Maritime Safety Committee.

i) Mustering station: A meeting place for evacuation.

j) Company: Cf. the definition given in 4 of the Ship Safety Act.

k) Certified:(1)In respect of equipment and materials: Equipment which satisfies the

requirements specified or materials complying with a recognized standard

which are certified, approved or type-approved by:

1. a Notified Body,2. an accredited certifying body,

3. a recognized classification society,


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Documentation

The company shall be able to document compliance with the requirements of this

Regulation. Documentation shall be sent to the Norwegian Maritime Directorate on request. Thecontents, scope and type of documents and the time of submission shall be decided by the


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Certification

Life-saving appliances and launching arrangements brought on board after 1 July 2003

shall be certified.

The documentation requirements for deck cranes shall apply if the units deck cranes are

used for the launching and recovery of rescue boats, cf. 11 first and fourth paragraphs. The deck

crane shall be certified for personnel transport.

Operational limitations given by the manufacturer shall be stated in the certificate.

Chapter II. Requirements for life-saving appliances and launching arrangements

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General requirements

In addition to para. 1.2 of the LSA Code, the following shall apply:

a) Only certified material shall be used for structural components.

b)

Welding shall be carried out by personnel certificated in accordance with EN-287-1, ISO 9606-2 or ASME Section IX for the relevant groups of materials.

Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) shall be carried out by personnel certificated in

accordance with EN 473 or an equivalent recognized standard.c) For life-saving appliances with associated launching arrangements designed for

use in areas with a daily mean temperature considerably lower than 0 C,materials and equipment calculated to ensure reliable performance down to the

lowest specified temperature shall be used.

d) Electrical installations shall comply with the Regulations in force of the

Directorate for Civil Protection and Emergency Planning. Electrical equipment

fitted on the outside shall have an enclosure rating of at least IP56. For

electrical equipment fitted on the inside, the enclosure rating shall be at leastIP44. The rated supply voltage to lifeboats and rescue boatsshall not exceed

230 V.e) Documentation shall be provided to verify that the lifeboats and rescue boats

have been dimensioned and constructed to avoid injury to on-board personnel

under the most unfavourable conditions, cf. 21 in Regulation of 20 December

1991 No. 878, including the environmental loads for which the boats are

designed.

f) Lifeboats, liferafts and rescue boats shall be stowed at a safe distance from

defined hazardous areas.

The release mechanisms of all lifeboats of the same type on the unit shall be identical.

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Lifeboats shall comply with the requirements of paragraphs 4.4, 4.6, 4.7, 4.8 and 4.9 of the

LSA Code, except the last sentence of para. 4.4.6.11, and para. 4.7.3.2 in its entirety. Equipmentfor producing drinking water in accordance with para. 4.4.7.5 of the LSA Code is not required.

Regarding medical supplies for life-saving appliances, see 13 of Regulation of 9 March 2001No. 439 concerning medical supplies on ships. The following additional requirements shall be

complied with:

a) Except for free-fall lifeboats, fenders shall be fitted on both sides of lifeboatsinstalled on mobile offshore units which are not of ship design.

b) The lifeboat shall be arranged for safe and efficient evacuation by helicopter.

Design features which may get caught in the helicopters hoisting wires shall be

avoided.

c) The fully loaded lifeboat shall have a static pulling power of at least (0.9 x WE)kN, where WE is the weight in tons of a fully equipped unoccupied lifeboat.

d) The lifeboat shall be provided with a self-contained air supply system in

accordance with para. 4.8 of the LSA Code. Additionally, it shall be possible to

operate and control the air supply system from the helmsmans position in the

lifeboat. Air cylinders shall be tested and marked in accordance with a

recognized standard and it shall be possible to remove the cylinders forinspection.

e) The capacity of the lifeboats ventilation arrangement shall be such that when

hatches and other openings are closed, sufficient fresh air will be provided for

the number of persons for which the lifeboat is approved, as well as sufficientair for the engine when running at full power. The arrangement shall be so

designed as to prevent any intake of water when the boat is capsized.

f) The engine housing and battery casing shall be watertight at a water pressure

equal to the pressure resulting from the highest level of water flooding in

accordance with para. 4.4.1.1 of the LSA Code.

g) Attachment of lifeboat hooks to the hull shall be dimensioned for relevant

loads.

h) In regard to size, height and weight, seats and harnesses shall as a minimum fit

personnel in accordance with MSC.81(70) paragraph 2.8.2.

Fast rescue boats shall comply with the requirements of para. 5.1 of the LSA Code, withthe exception of para. 4.4.1.5.3, 4.4.1.6, 4.4.6.8, 4.4.7.2, 4.4.7.4, 5.1.1.6, 5.1.1.10 and the last

sentence of para. 4.4.6.112. Additionally, the recommendations provided in para. 4.1 of

MSC/Circ.809 shall be complied with. The following limitations and additions shall apply:

a) The boat shall be certified for a specific number of persons not exceeding 10.

b) The boat shall maintain stability when flooded.

c) The boat shall be equipped with a rigid one-point suspension device. There

shall be a safety factor of at least 6 against this device breaking or breakingloose from its attachment to the hull.

d) If the boat is provided with an off-load hook, the hook and its attachment

shall be designed for relevant loads. The hook shall be so designed as to besuitable for launching arrangements as set out in 11 subsection 4, and it shall

be so constructed and arranged that easy recovery of the boat is possible using

cranes or davits from ships or units other than the mother unit.

e) The hull of the boat shall be suitable for high speeds in heavy seas.

f) The boat shall be designed and arranged so as to enable recovery of persons

from the sea.

g) The boats engine fuel shall have a flash point of 43 C or more.

h) The propulsion system shall be screened to avoid causing injury to persons inthe water and to prevent damage from floating debris when sailing at full speed.


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Liferafts shall be in accordance with para. 4.2 of the LSA Code. Regarding medical

supplies for liferafts, see 13 of Regulation of 9 March 2001 no. 439 concerning medical supplieson ships. The following additional requirement shall be complied with:

a) Liferafts shall be provided with a float-free arrangement in accordance withpara. 4.1.6.3 of the LSA Code.

Immersion suits shall be in accordance with para. 2.3 of the LSA Code, with the exception

of para. 2.3.2.1. The following additional requirements shall be complied with:a) Para. 2.2.1.3.1 of the LSA Code.

b) The immersion suit shall have sufficient buoyancy and stability to turn an

unconscious person, in less than 15 seconds, from any position to a position

where the mouth is above water, including inflation time. Certification of the

suit shall be subject to the Norwegian Maritime Directorate's testing procedurefor the suits self-righting function until an international procedure for such

testing is established.

c) The suit shall be provided with a hoisting strap with a suitable hooking and

clasping device attached. The suit and hoisting strap shall be capable of

supporting a load of 3 kN without suffering damage.

d) The hoisting strap, tightening devices, zips, retro-reflectors, pockets, etc. shallbe attached so as not to impair the properties of the suit or interfere with the

ability to use it.

e) The suit shall be provided with a lifeline (buddy-line) with a safety hook. The

line shall be minimum 1 m in length with a breaking strength of minimum1 kN. The suit shall be provided with a fastening device for the hook.

f) The suit shall be provided with a protective visor to prevent water spray in the

users face.

Lifejackets shall be in accordance with para. 2.2 of the LSA Code. Additionally,

lifejackets shall comply with the following requirements:

a) They shall be provided with a light in accordance with para. 2.2.3.1 of the LSA

Code;

b) they shall have thermal protection which satisfies the requirements of IMO

MSC/Circ.922;

c) they shall be of an arrangement or design which makes them easy to doncorrectly;

d) they shall be provided with fastening straps not requiring the use of loops or

similar devices and not based on knotting; and

e) they shall be provided with crotch straps or an equivalent solution which

ensures that the jacket stays in place when used.

Lifebuoys shall be in accordance with para. 2.1 of the LSA Code.

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Radio life-saving appliances

Lifeboats shall be provided with a fixed two-way VHF-radiotelephone apparatus and a

radar transponder. A two-way VHF radiotelephone apparatus (hand-held VHF) is permissible, if it

can be fastened to a bracket and enables communication without removing the apparatus from the

bracket.Lifeboats shall be provided with an antenna for connection to the VHF-radiotelephone

mentioned above. The antenna may be fitted on the inside of the lifeboat.

The fast rescue boat shall be provided with a hand-held VHF-radiotelephone.The equipment mentioned in the first to third paragraphs shall be approved and marked

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the boat.The lowering and recovery speed shall be capable of ungraduated

adjustment.c) Arrangement shall be made for one-point lowering and recovery. It is not

necessary to be able to control the launching from the rescue boat.d) The launching arrangement shall include shock absorbing and/or motion

compensating components which ensure that neither the boat nor the launching

arrangement is subjected to strain from dynamic additional forces which implymaximum tension exceeding 33 % of the yield strength, in the following cases:

1. Braking at full lowering speed; and

2. recovery of boat at maximum calculated wave height.

The calculated dynamic additional forces shall be based upon the shock-

loads from the given load cases.e) Where a deck crane is used, ref. subsection 1, the following shall apply in

addition to the above requirements:

1. The cranes shall be connected to an emergency power supply,

2. The cranes shall be provided with a special safety device which

temporarily renders the emergency release system unoperational,

3. The cranes shall be provided with two brake systems. One of the brakesshall work directly on the winch drum and be independent of the other,

4. Special procedures shall be designed to ensure that priority is given to

quick launching and safe operation, and

5. The connection between the cranes hook and the rescue boat shall be afibre rope which is permanently provided in the rescue boat. The fibre

rope shall be of a length which ensures both adequate shock absorption

and a safe distance between the cranes hook and the rescue boat in a

heavy sea.

Special additional requirements for the launching of liferafts:

a) The launching arrangement shall be calculated for an angle of heel of at least

17 in any direction, cf. 21 of Regulation of 20 December 1991 No.878.

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Testing of life-saving appliances and launching arrangements

Life-saving appliances with associated launching arrangements shall be tested in

accordance with Regulations III/4 and III/5 of the SOLAS Convention and IMO Resolution

MSC.81(70) Revised recommendation on testing of lifesaving appliances. The followingadditional requirements shall apply:

a) Testing of prototypes:1. Deceleration measurements shall be carried out to determine the

characteristics of brakes and any shock absorbers.

2. For lifeboats the following requirements for prototype testing shall be

complied with:

2.1.Acceptance criteria shall be documented prior to prototype testing.

These criteria can be based on risk evaluations, model tests or similar

design studies. The acceptance criteria shall as a minimum ensure that

the launching of the lifeboat, in the environment it is designed for,does not cause injury to any personnel.

2.2.Deflection and water pressure shall be measured on the most exposed

areas of the superstructure and the hull during the launch of free-falllifeboats.

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1. Inspection and measurements shall be carried out of the hull thickness

around the hook attachment points of lifeboats and rescue boats.2. A suitable method shall be employed for NDT control of vital

components in hooks, hook attachments, bolts, etc. after test loading.3. For the launching arrangement, a suitable method shall be employed for

NDT control, after test-loading, of welds, axles, rings, chains, bolts, etc.

which are exposed to high levels of stress.c) Testing during installation (on-board tests):

1. Acceptance criteria shall be documented prior to installation testing.

These criteria can be based on risk evaluations, model tests or similar

design studies. The acceptance criteria shall as a minimum ensure that the

launching of the life-saving appliance, in the environment it is designedfor, does not cause injury to any personnel.

2. A suitable method shall be employed for NDT control of welds between

the launching arrangement and the unit which are exposed to stress.

Chapter III. Evacuation, number and location of life-saving appliances

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Evacuation by sea evacuation analysis

An evacuation analysis shall be prepared, cf. Regulation of 22 December 1993 No. 1239,based on the units dimensioning accidental events and requirements given in this chapter. The

analysis shall show that, after any accident, escape routes, temporary refuges and mustering

stations are appropriately arranged so that:

a) At least one escape route is accessible from all spaces/areas to a temporaryrefuge.

b) All persons on board can be evacuated by lifeboats in the course of 15 minutes

regardless of weather conditions. The time shall be measured to the point where

the lifeboats are launched and released.c) The location of the liferafts is appropriate for alternative evacuation.

d) Personal life-saving appliances in sufficient numbers are suitably located forpurposes of both rescue and evacuation by sea.

Temporary refuges shall be located in close proximity to the lifeboat stations.

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Number and location of lifeboats

The number and location of lifeboats shall be determined on the basis of the evacuation

analysis and the following considerations:

a) It shall be possible to launch the necessary number of lifeboats with sufficient

aggregate capacity to accommodate all persons on board at the least favourable

angle of heel as shown by the stability calculations, cf. 21 of Regulation of 20

December 1991 No. 878.b) For mobile drilling units, the following requirements shall also be complied

with:1. For drillships, it shall be possible to evacuate all persons on board by

lifeboats if all lifeboats on any side are lost or unusable.


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2. For self-elevating and semi-submersible drilling units, it shall be possible

to evacuate all persons on board by lifeboats if all lifeboats at onelocation are lost or unusable.

c) For units which are not of a ship design, the following shall be complied withspecifically:

1. Lifeboats shall be positioned with the bow pointing outwards/away from

the unit.2. For a lifeboat to be included in the lifeboat capacity at the most

unfavourable conditions shown by the stability calculations, cf. 21 of

Regulation of 20 December 1991 No. 878, the lifeboat shall be capable

of safe launching at a distance of not less than 5 metres from fixed

structure.3. Positioning for launching while underway is not considered necessary.

4. On units connected by gangway to any other installation, no lifeboats

shall be positioned on the side facing the other installation.

d) For free-fall lifeboats, including their associated launching arrangements, to be

included in the lifeboat capacity at the most unfavourable conditions shown by

the stability calculations, cf. 21 of Regulation of 20 December 1991 No. 878,the free-fall lifeboats, and their launching arrangements, shall be certified for

launching at the relevant heights and angles.

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Number and location of liferafts

There shall be sufficient liferaft capacity for the total number of persons on board. Their

location shall be based on the result of the evacuation analysis, ref. 13.

For units of a ship design, the following requirements shall also be complied with:a) It shall be possible to evacuate all persons on board by liferafts if all liferafts onany one side are lost or unusable.

b) Where it is more than 100 metres from the stem or stern to the nearest lifeboat

or liferaft, an extra liferaft shall be arranged fore or aft close to the stem or the

stern.

The liferafts shall be located within their own launching arrangement, with no more than

3 liferafts per launching arrangement.

For a liferaft to be included in the liferaft capacity, the liferaft shall be certified for

launching at the relevant heights.

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Location of fast rescue boats

At least one fast rescue boat shall be provided in a safe location on board. The location

shall be either within a separate launching arrangement or in an appropriate place where the

rescue boat is readily reached by at least two deck cranes intended for use in such launching

operations, ref. 11 subsection 1, and subsection 4, paragraph e).Additionally, the location shall be such that:

a) the launching of the rescue boat will not delay the launching of lifeboats and

liferafts; and

b) the rescue boat may be launched safely within 5 minutes of the sounding of thealarm, both during operation and transit.


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On units which are not of a ship design, and when the unit has no heel during operation

or transit, the rescue boat shall be capable of safe launching at a distance of not less than 8 metresfrom the units permanent structures.

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Personal life-saving appliances

Immersion suits:a) Immersion suits for all persons on board shall be stored in a readily accessible

place in the living quarters.

b) Immersion suits equivalent in number to at least 50 % of the carrying capacity

stipulated at each lifeboat station shall be kept at each lifeboat station. These

suits shall be stored in solid chests which are clearly marked and which cannot

be locked.

c) Additionally, any person designated to operate a rescue boat shall be provided

with a suitable immersion suit or anti-exposure suit, stored in an appropriate

place.Lifejackets:

a) Lifejackets shall be stowed in appropriate places as shown by the evacuation

analysis, cf. 13, taking into account the personnel at locations where

immersion suits are not readily accessible. The total number of lifejackets shall

not be lower than the total number of persons on board.

b) The lifejackets may be replaced with immersion suits. This requires extra

immersions suits, amounting to 20 % of the maximum allowed number of

personnel on board, in excess to the requirement in the first paragraph.

Lifebuoys:

a) Lifebuoys shall be appropriately stowed in readily accessible places on the unit,

and at least 8 lifebuoys shall be carried.b) Units of a ship design which are:

1. between 100 and 150 metres in length shall carry at least 10 lifebuoys.

2. between 150 and 200 metres in length shall carry at least 12 lifebuoys.

3. more than 200 metres shall carry at least 14 lifebuoys.

c) At least half the lifebuoys shall be fitted with a self-igniting light in accordance

with para. 2.1.2 of the LSA Code.

d) At least two of the lifebuoys referred to in subparagraph c) shall also have self-

activating smoke signals in accordance with para. 2.1.3 of the LSA Code.

e) At least two lifebuoys, located far from each other, neither being among the

lifebuoys referred to in subparagraphs c) or d), shall be provided with a buoyantrescue line in accordance with para. 2.1.4 of the LSA Code. The length of the

lines shall be at least 1.5 times the distance from the deck to the waterline

measured when the unit is in transit mode, and not less than 30 metres.

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Other life-saving appliances

The following additional life-saving appliances and other equipment for evacuation shallbe carried on board:

a) Units which are not of a ship design shall have fixed emergency ladders

extending from the deck to the pontoon deck or similar level, and at least one

such ladder on each side. Emergency ladders shall not have safety hoops.

b) One line-throwing appliance in accordance with para. 7.1 of the LSA Code.

c) 12 rocket parachute flares in accordance with para. 3.1 of the LSA Code.


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Marking of evacuation routes

Evacuation routes shall be marked. Markings shall be conspicuous and easily intelligible.

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Safety plan

On all units updated safety drawings shall be displayed, giving an outline presentation of

life-saving appliances and launching arrangements. The drawings shall be permanently displayed

in the control stations and central, clearly visible places in the accommodation. The drawings shall

give a clear overview of the number, capacity and location of the life-saving appliances on board.

Coloured symbols in accordance with an approved standard shall be used.

Chapter IV. Drills and maintenance

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Drills

Mustering and evacuation drills shall be performed every week, in connection with other

emergency drills or on other occasions. The drills shall be so arranged that they train the

participants in handling realistic emergency situations, including the use of alternative escaperoutes and life-saving appliances. If operations are at such a stage that drills could jeopardize the

safety of the unit or the operations, the drill may be postponed, however such postponement shallnot prevent the whole crew from completing one drill per working period.

In addition, any such drill shall at least include the following:

a) The functions and use of the life-saving appliances.

b) Start of engines and lowering of at least one lifeboat and, when conditions

permit, launching and test-sailing. Moreover, when conditions permit, different

lifeboats shall be lowered and tested at successive drills. For free-fall lifeboats,

all important functions shall be checked at the drill.

c) Start of engines and lowering of rescue boat and, when conditions permit,launching and test-sailing.

d) Any standby vessel stationed by the unit shall be included in the drills.

On completion of the drills, all equipment used during the drill shall be inspected andcleaned.

Any person assigned special responsibilities with respect to evacuation and life-saving

shall be given the necessary instruction and training.

At least one simulated launch of the free-fall lifeboats shall be carried out semi-annually.

Operational limits set by the company or manufacturer, for instance requirements regarding

weight distribution in the lifeboats and height requirements, shall be observed when conducting

drills and tests.It shall be possible to document that drills, instruction, training and any corrective

measures have been carried out.

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Life-saving appliances and equipment for evacuation shall be kept in good working order

and be ready for use at all times.Maintenance and control shall be carried out in accordance with an updated maintenance

programme which complies with applicable regulatory requirements and the recommendations ofthe supplier.

The maintenance programme shall be in accordance with Regulations III/20 and III/36 of

the SOLAS Convention, with the following additions:a) Every five years, the launching arrangement, hooks, attachments, etc. shall be

subject to a thorough examination, including NDT control of vital components.

b) Maintenance and conversions etc. shall be carried out according to the

manufacturers instructions.

c) All inspections, tests, replacements and repairs shall be recorded in themaintenance system.

Lifeboats shall be tested to the same extent as in an installation test, once every five years.

Chapter V. Concluding provisions

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Entry into force

(1) This Regulation enters into force on 1 January 2008.

(2) For mobile offshore units which are registered in a Norwegian ship register, theRegulation enters into force at the first certificate expiry, ref. 1.

(3) Regulations of 11 April 2003 No. 492 concerning life-saving appliances and

evacuation on mobile offshore units are repealed effective from 1 January 2014.

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