DNV-OSS-104 - Rules For Classification of Self-Elevating Units 2012

OFFSHORE SERVICE SPECIFICATION
DNV-OSS-104
Rules for Classification of

Self-Elevating Units
APRIL 2012
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Offshore Service Specification DNV-OSS-104, April 2012

Changes Page 3
CHANGES
General
This is a new document.
These new rules was approved by the Executive Committee in April 2012.
The rules come into force 1 October 2012.

Contents Page 4
Table of contents
PART 0 INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................... 5
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION .........................................................................................................6
CHAPTER 2 CONTENTS IN DETAIL .............................................................................................10
PART 1 GENERAL REGULATIONS AND CONDITIONS .................................. 18

CHAPTER 1 CLASSIFICATION PRINCIPLES ...............................................................................19
CHAPTER 2 PROCEDURES .........................................................................................................21
CHAPTER 3 PRINCIPLES AND CONDITIONS .............................................................................22
PART 2 MATERIALS AND WELDING ............................................................... 25

CHAPTER 1 METALLIC MATERIALS ...........................................................................................26
CHAPTER 2 STRUCTURAL FABRICATION .................................................................................27
PART 3 HULL AND EQUIPMENT ...................................................................... 28

CHAPTER 1 STRUCTURAL DESIGN ............................................................................................29
CHAPTER 2 STABILITY AND WATERTIGHT INTEGRITY ...........................................................36
CHAPTER 3 TOWING ....................................................................................................................40
PART 4 MACHINERY SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT ........................................ 42

CHAPTER 1 MARINE, MACHINERY AND PIPING SYSTEMS .....................................................43
CHAPTER 2 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS ................................................................................55
CHAPTER 3 AREA ARRANGEMENTS .........................................................................................63
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL AND COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS ......................................................68
CHAPTER 5 FIRE PROTECTION ..................................................................................................73
CHAPTER 6 ENHANCED CONTROL & SAFETY SYSTEMS .......................................................77
PART 5 CERTIFICATION ................................................................................... 80

CHAPTER 1 PROCEDURES .........................................................................................................81
CHAPTER 2 MACHINERY AND SYSTEM CERTIFICATION ........................................................82
PART 6 NEWBUILDING SURVEY ..................................................................... 90

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................91
CHAPTER 2 SURVEY PLANNING .................................................................................................92
CHAPTER 3 FABRICATION OF STRUCTURES ...........................................................................94
CHAPTER 4 COMMISSIONING PROCESS ..................................................................................95
CHAPTER 5 DELIVERABLES ........................................................................................................97
PART 7 CLASSIFICATION IN OPERATION...................................................... 98

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................99
CHAPTER 2 GENERAL PROVISIONS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR SURVEYS .......................100
CHAPTER 3 PREPARATION AND PLANNING ..........................................................................104
CHAPTER 4 PERIODICAL SURVEYS .........................................................................................107
CHAPTER 5 OTHER SURVEYS ..................................................................................................113
CHAPTER 6 PERMANENTLY INSTALLED SELF-ELEVATING UNITS ......................................115

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PART 0 INTRODUCTION

Pt.0 Ch.1 Sec.1. General Page 6
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION
Section 1. General
The Classification Rules for design and construction of self-elevating units can be found in the applicable
requirements of DNV Offshore standards and MODU Rules. Recognizing that these standards are generic in
nature, both in the topics covered and in the actual requirement description, there is an opportunity to construct
an abstract of these with a focus on self-elevating unit relevant requirements.
Section 2. Objective
The objective of this publication is to give a complete but concise overview of the relevant technical standards
and DNVs involvement for building and classing a conventional self-elevating unit. In this objective, the book
is to be used in conjunction with DNV Offshore Service Specification OSS-101 and the relevant technical
standards as referred to therein.
Section 3. Scope
This publication describes the technical and procedural requirements for classification of self-elevating units
of a conventional design as covered by main class. Both the description of a conventional design and the scope
of main class is further detailed in Part 1.
This publication covers the involvement of class for a units different phases during life time, i.e. design,
construction, commissioning, delivery and operation.
The publication does not cover the requirements for separate additional class notations, nor the requirements
for units of an unconventional design. These are detailed in DNVs Offshore Service Specification OSS-101.
Section 4. Structure
To maintain a clear overview, these rules consist of references to the relevant Offshore Standards, Service
Specifications and other DNV Service Documents. The degree of reference detail is depending on the nature
of the subject. To improve readability and understanding, the references are completed with a direct description
of requirements. In special, a description has been included on topics of a higher complexity or risk.
The first part of these Rules describes the principles of Classification and its procedures in chapter 1 and 2. The
third chapter of this part continues thereafter with the overall technical principles as applicable for the design
of a self-elevating unit build under DNV Classification.
The technical requirements together with relevant calculations methods are discussed in detail in Parts 2 to 4.
The three parts cover the main technical areas of class, subsequently Materials and Welding, Hull and
Equipment and Machinery and Systems.
Part 5 to 7 thereafter give a concise overview for specific phases of class involvement, that is respectively in
the Component and System Certification process, the new building mechanical completion and commissioning
and conclusively survey and test requirements in the operational phase after delivery.
For a clear separation between the content of this publication and other DNV Rules, Standards or other service
documents, references to parts, chapters and sections refer this publication if not explicitly stated otherwise.
Section 5. Definitions
5.1 Verbal forms
Shall: Indicates a mandatory requirement to be followed for fulfillment or compliance with the present service
specification. Deviations are not permitted unless formally and rigorously justified, and accepted by all relevant
contracting parties.
Should: Indicates that among several possibilities one is recommended as particularly suitable, without
mentioning or excluding others, or that a certain course of action is preferred but not necessarily required. Other
possibilities may be applied subject to agreement.
May: Verbal form used to indicate a course of action permissible within the limits of the service specification.
Will: Indicates a mandatory action or activity to be undertaken by DNV. (Ref. shall for other parties).

Pt.0 Ch.1 Sec.5. Definitions Page 7
5.2 Definitions
Approval or approved: Denotes acceptance by DNV of documentation showing design solutions, arrangements
and equipment that complies with the Rules.
Assessment: An Act of assessing, appraising or evaluating a condition of a product, process or system.
Builder: Signifies the party contracted to build a vessel in compliance with the Society's rules.
Certificate: A document confirming compliance with the Society's rules or with other rules and regulations for
which the Society has been authorized to act.
Certification: A service confirming compliance with applicable requirements on the date that the survey was
completed.
Certification of materials and components (CMC): The activity of ensuring that materials, components and
systems used in vessels to be classed by the Society comply with the rule requirements. The scope of
classification re-quires that specified materials, components and systems intended for the vessel are certified.
Depending on the categorisation, certification may include both plan approval and survey during production
and/or of the final product.
Class: Class is assigned to and will be retained by vessels complying with applicable requirements of the
Society's rules.
Classification: A service which comprises the development of independent technical standards for vessels class rules and standards, and to verify compliance with the rules and standards throughout the vessels' life.
Close-up examination: An examination where the details of structural components are within the close visual
inspection range of the surveyor, i.e. preferably within reach of hand.
Commissioning: A process of assuring that components, equipment and the systems are functioning in
accordance with the functional requirements.
Concurrent surveys: Surveys required to be concurrently completed shall have the same date of completion. A
survey required to be carried out in conjunction with or carried out as part of another survey shall be completed
on or before the completion of the other survey, however, within the time window for that survey.
Condition of Class (CC): Constitutes a requirement that specific measures, repairs or surveys shall be carried
out within a specific time limit in order to retain class.
Condition on behalf of the flag administration (CA): Constitutes specific measures, repairs or surveys that shall
be carried out within a specific time limit in order to retain the statutory certificate. A CA will be issued only
when the Society has been authorised to carry out statutory surveys on behalf of the flag ad-ministration.
Contract: The specific agreement between DNV and the client. It defines the extent of services requested by
the customer, and is concerned with:
the classification of vessels or installations, both new buildings and in operation
statutory work carried out on behalf of national maritime authorities
equipment and materials.
Critical structural areas: Areas that have been identified from calculations to require monitoring or from the
service history of the subject vessel or from similar or sister vessels to be sensitive to cracking, buckling or
corrosion which would impair the structural integrity of the vessel.
Customer: Signifies the party who has requested the Society's service.
Designer: Signifies a party who creates documentation submitted to the Society for approval or information.
Det Norske Veritas (DNV): An autonomous and independent foundation with the purpose of safeguarding life,
property and the environment. The foundation operates through the limited company Det Norske Veritas AS,
which is registered in Norway and operates through a worldwide network of offices.
ESD: Emergency Shut Down.
Essential services see Safety systems
Exceptional circumstances means unavailability of dry-docking facilities; unavailability of repair facilities;
unavailability of essential materials, equipment or spare parts; or delays incurred by action taken to avoid
severe weather conditions.
Flag administration: The maritime administration of a vessel's country of registry.
FMECA: Failure Mode Effect and Consequence Analysis.
FUI: Fatigue Utilisation Factor.
Contain advice which is not mandatory for the assignment or retention of class, but with which the Society, in
light of general experience, advises compliance.
IACS: The International Association of Classification Societies. Unified rules, interpretations, guidelines and
recommendations may be found on www.iacs.org.uk.

IMO: The International Maritime Organization.

Independent tank: Self-supporting tank which does not form part of the vessel's hull and does not contribute to
the hull strength.
Independent gravity tank is a tank with design vapour pressure not exceeding 0.7 bar.
Pressure vessel is a tank with design gas or vapour pressure exceeding 0.7 bar.
ISO: Signifies the International Organisation for Standardization.
HP: High Pressure.
Manufacturer: Signifies the entity that manufactures the material or product, or carries out part production that
determines the quality of the material or product, or does the final assembly of the product.
Mechanical Completion (MC): Verification that the components, equipment and the systems are constructed,
installed and tested in accordance with applicable drawings and specifications and are ready for testing and
commissioning in a safe manner.
Memorandum to Owner (MO): Constitutes information related to the ship, its machinery and equipment or to
rule requirements. A MO will be issued in relation to information that does not require any corrective action or
survey.
OEM: Original Equipment Manufacturer.
Overall examination: An examination intended to report on the overall condition of the structure.
Plan approval: Signifies a systematic and independent examination of drawings, design documents or records
in order to verify compliance with the rules or statutory requirements.
Prompt and thorough repair: A permanent repair completed at the time of survey to the satisfaction of the
surveyor, therein removing the need for the imposition of any associated condition of class.
Quality system: Signifies both the quality management system and established production and control
procedures.
Quality Survey Plan (QSP): A plan that systematically identifies activities related to the classification project
(e.g., Construction, installation, testing, mechanical completion, pre-commissioning, testing and
commissioning) and the extent of involvement each party (i.e., Yard's QC, Yards' QA, DNV and Owners [if
desired]) will undertake. Such a plan needs to be submitted to the Society for approval prior to commencement
of classification projects.
Reliability: The ability of a component or a system to perform its required function under given conditions for
a given time interval.
Representative tanks: Those tanks which are expected to reflect the condition of other tanks of similar type and
service and with similar corrosion protection systems. When selecting representative tanks account shall be
taken of the service and repair history on board and identifiable critical and/or suspect areas.
Review: Signifies a systematic examination of drawings, design documents or records in order to evaluate their
ability to meet requirements, to identify any problems and to pro-pose necessary actions.
Safety systems: Systems needed to be continuous available or available on demand to prevent, to detect, to
control or to mitigate the effects of an undesirable event, and to safeguard the personnel, environment and the
installation.
Sighting survey: A survey to confirm that the relevant construction or the equipment is in a satisfactory
condition and, as far as can be judged, will remain so until the postponed survey has been carried out.
Significant repair: A repair where machinery is completely dismantled and re-assembled. Significant repairs
will, furthermore, be cases of repairs after serious damage to machinery.
The Society: Signifies Det Norske Veritas AS.
Safety systems: Systems, which are provided to prevent, detect, control or mitigate the effects of an accidental
event. Failure of a safety system could lead to the development or escalation of an accidental event.
Spaces: Separate compartments including holds and tanks.
Statement of compliance: A document confirming compliance with specified requirements. Such documents
may be issued by the Society in cases where it has not been authorised to certify compliance.
Statutory certificates: IMO convention certificates issued on behalf of, or by, national authorities.
Statutory survey: Survey carried out by or on behalf of a flag administration.
Substantial corrosion: Extent of corrosion such that assessment of corrosion pattern indicates wastage in
excess of 75% of allowable margins, but within acceptable limits.
Survey: Signifies a systematic and independent examination of a vessel, materials, components or systems in
order to verify compliance with the rules and/or statutory requirements.
Surveys will be carried out on the vessel, at the construction or repair site as well as at sub-suppliers and other
locations at the discretion of the Society, which also decides the extent and method of control.

Suspect areas: Areas showing substantial corrosion and/or are considered by the surveyor to be prone to rapid
wastage.
Temporary conditions: Design conditions not covered by operating conditions, e.g. conditions during
fabrication, mating and installation phases, dry transit phases.
Temporary equipment: equipment intended for use on installations and which is covered by class, requires
hook-up to systems covered by class and/or is a significant deck load and/or may pose a risk for fire, explosion
and escape routes.
Transit conditions: All wet vessel movements from one geographical location to another.
Transverse section: Section which includes all longitudinal members such as plating, longitudinals and girders
at the deck, side, bottom, inner bottom and hopper side plating, longitudinal bulkhead and bottom plating in
top wing tanks, as applicable.
For transversely framed vessels, a transverse section includes adjacent frames and their end connections in way
of transverse sections.
UT: Ultrasonic Testing.
Verification: A service that signifies a confirmation through the provision of objective evidence (analysis,
observation, measurement, test, records or other evidence) that specified requirements have been met.
Witnessing: Signifies attending tests or measurements where the surveyor verifies compliance with agreed test
or measurement procedures.

Pt.0 Ch.2 Contents Page 10
CHAPTER 2 CONTENTS IN DETAIL

PART 0 INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................... 5
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................ 6
Sec.1
Sec.2
Sec.3
Sec.4
Sec.5
General................................................................................................................................
Objective.............................................................................................................................
Scope ..................................................................................................................................
Structure .............................................................................................................................
Definitions ..........................................................................................................................
6
6
6
6
6
5.1 Verbal forms ............................................................................................................................... 6

5.2 Definitions ................................................................................................................................... 7
CHAPTER 2 CONTENTS IN DETAIL ............................................................................... 10
PART 1 GENERAL REGULATIONS AND CONDITIONS .................................. 18

CHAPTER 1 CLASSIFICATION PRINCIPLES ................................................................. 19
Sec.1
Sec.2
Sec.3
General.............................................................................................................................. 19
Application ....................................................................................................................... 19
Notations .......................................................................................................................... 19
CHAPTER 2 PROCEDURES ............................................................................................ 21

Sec.1
Plan Approval................................................................................................................... 21
1.1 Format ...................................................................................................................................... 21
1.2 Subcontractors ......................................................................................................................... 21
1.3 Plans and data to be submitted ................................................................................................ 21
Sec.2
Sec.3
Certification ...................................................................................................................... 21
Testing and Surveys........................................................................................................ 21
CHAPTER 3 PRINCIPLES AND CONDITIONS ................................................................ 22

Sec.1
Sec.2
General.............................................................................................................................. 22
Principles.......................................................................................................................... 22
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
Sec.3
Classification scope .................................................................................................................. 22

Safety and important systems .................................................................................................. 22
Redundancy ............................................................................................................................. 23
Failure effects ........................................................................................................................... 23
Environmental Conditions .............................................................................................. 23

3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
3.7
Design temperature .................................................................................................................. 23

Temperature for machinery systems and equipment ............................................................... 23
Cooling water temperatures ..................................................................................................... 24
Humidity.................................................................................................................................... 24
Performance ............................................................................................................................ 24
Inclinations................................................................................................................................ 24
Vibrations ................................................................................................................................. 24
PART 2 MATERIALS AND WELDING ............................................................... 25

CHAPTER 1 METALLIC MATERIALS ............................................................................. 26
Sec.1
Sec.2
General.............................................................................................................................. 26
Principles ......................................................................................................................... 26

CHAPTER 2 STRUCTURAL FABRICATION .................................................................... 27

Sec.1
General.............................................................................................................................. 27
PART 3 HULL AND EQUIPMENT ...................................................................... 28

CHAPTER 1 STRUCTURAL DESIGN .............................................................................. 29
Sec.1
General.............................................................................................................................. 29
1.1 Introduction............................................................................................................................... 29
Sec.2
Sec.3
Principles.......................................................................................................................... 30
Analysis and Calculations .............................................................................................. 30
3.1 Fatigue analysis........................................................................................................................ 31
Sec.4
Design and Loading Conditions..................................................................................... 31

4.1 General..................................................................................................................................... 31
4.2 Environmental conditions ........................................................................................................ 32
4.3 Accidental conditions ............................................................................................................... 32
Sec.5
Loads and Load Effects .................................................................................................. 32

5.1 Accidental loads ....................................................................................................................... 33
5.2 Load calculations...................................................................................................................... 33
Sec.6
Structural Categorization, Material and Inspection Principles.................................... 33

6.1 Structural categorization ........................................................................................................... 33
6.2 Material selection...................................................................................................................... 33
Sec.7
Structural Strength .......................................................................................................... 34

7.1 Footing strength........................................................................................................................ 34
7.2 Section scantlings..................................................................................................................... 35
7.3 Fatigue strength ....................................................................................................................... 35
Sec.8
Sec.9
Weld Connections............................................................................................................ 35
Corrosion Control ............................................................................................................ 35
CHAPTER 2 STABILITY AND WATERTIGHT INTEGRITY .............................................. 36

Sec.1
General.............................................................................................................................. 36
1.1 Introduction............................................................................................................................... 36
Sec.2
Sec.3
Stability ............................................................................................................................. 37
Watertight Integrity, Freeboard and Weathertight Closing Appliances...................... 37
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
Materials ................................................................................................................................... 37
Watertight integrity.................................................................................................................... 38
Weathertight closing appliances .............................................................................................. 38
Freeboard ................................................................................................................................. 38
Penetrations ............................................................................................................................. 39
CHAPTER 3 TOWING ....................................................................................................... 40

Sec.1
General.............................................................................................................................. 40
1.1 Introduction............................................................................................................................... 40
1.3 Principles .................................................................................................................................. 40
Sec.2
Towing .............................................................................................................................. 40
2.1 General..................................................................................................................................... 40
2.2 Material ..................................................................................................................................... 40
2.3 Strength analysis ...................................................................................................................... 41

PART 4 MACHINERY SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT ........................................ 42

CHAPTER 1 MARINE, MACHINERY AND PIPING SYSTEMS ........................................ 43
Sec.1
General.............................................................................................................................. 43
1.1 Introduction............................................................................................................................... 43
1.2 Application ................................................................................................................................ 43
Sec.2
Principles.......................................................................................................................... 45
2.1 Component design ................................................................................................................... 45
Sec.3
Valves................................................................................................................................ 45
3.1 Design and tests ....................................................................................................................... 45
3.2 Installation ................................................................................................................................ 45
3.3 Operation.................................................................................................................................. 45
Sec.4
Piping ................................................................................................................................ 45
4.1 Design ...................................................................................................................................... 45
4.1.1 Materials....................................................................................................................... 46
4.2 Platform piping.......................................................................................................................... 46
4.2.1 Pre-load/ballast ............................................................................................................ 46
4.2.2 Bilge and drainage ....................................................................................................... 47
4.2.3 Raw water systems ...................................................................................................... 47
4.2.4 Drag chains .................................................................................................................. 47
4.2.5 Air, overflow and sounding ........................................................................................... 48
4.2.6 Storage and transfer systems for helicopter fuels ........................................................ 48
4.3 Machinery piping ...................................................................................................................... 48
4.3.1 Cooling system............................................................................................................. 48
4.3.2 Lubrication oil system................................................................................................... 48
4.3.3 Fuel oil system ............................................................................................................. 48
4.3.4 Feed water and condensation systems........................................................................ 49
4.3.5 Hydraulic systems ........................................................................................................ 49
4.3.6 Pneumatic power supply .............................................................................................. 49
4.4 Pipe fabrication, workmanship and testing .............................................................................. 49
Sec.5
Rotating Machines ........................................................................................................... 49

5.1 Principles .................................................................................................................................. 49
5.2 Diesel engines .......................................................................................................................... 49
5.3 Starting arrangements .............................................................................................................. 50
5.3.1 Capacity ....................................................................................................................... 50
5.3.2 Pneumatic .................................................................................................................... 50
5.3.3 Electric.......................................................................................................................... 50
5.3.4 Emergency generators ................................................................................................. 51
5.4 Start from dead ship ............................................................................................................... 51
Sec.6
Jacking Gear Machinery.................................................................................................. 51

6.1 General..................................................................................................................................... 51
6.1.1 Application.................................................................................................................... 51
6.1.2 Document and plans to be submitted........................................................................... 51
6.2 General .................................................................................................................................... 51
6.3 Materials ................................................................................................................................... 52
6.4 Arrangement............................................................................................................................. 52
6.5 Gearing ..................................................................................................................................... 52
6.5.1 General......................................................................................................................... 52
6.5.2 Pinion rack.................................................................................................................... 53
6.5.3 Gear casings and bearing structure ............................................................................. 53
6.5.4 Shafts and connections ................................................................................................ 53
6.5.5 Bearings ....................................................................................................................... 53

6.6
6.7
6.8
6.9
Brakes ...................................................................................................................................... 53
Flexible mountings.................................................................................................................... 53
Control and monitoring ............................................................................................................. 53
Testing & inspection ................................................................................................................. 54
6.9.1 General......................................................................................................................... 54
6.9.2 Workshop testing.......................................................................................................... 54
6.9.3 Installation inspection ................................................................................................... 54
6.9.4 Testing on board .......................................................................................................... 54
CHAPTER 2 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS .................................................................. 55

Sec.1
General.............................................................................................................................. 55
1.1 Introduction............................................................................................................................... 55
1.2 Application ................................................................................................................................ 55
Sec.2
Sec.3
Principles.......................................................................................................................... 56
Arrangements and Installation ....................................................................................... 57
3.1 Arrangement............................................................................................................................. 57
3.2 Installation ................................................................................................................................ 57
Sec.4
Power Supply ................................................................................................................... 57

4.1 Main .......................................................................................................................................... 57
4.1.1 Capacity ....................................................................................................................... 57
4.1.2 Generator prime movers .............................................................................................. 58
4.1.3 System functionality ..................................................................................................... 58
4.1.4 Load shedding and automatic restoration of power ..................................................... 58
4.2 Emergency power supply systems .......................................................................................... 58
4.3 Battery systems ........................................................................................................................ 59
4.4 Power supply to jacking gear.................................................................................................... 59
Sec.5
Sec.6
Sec.7
Sec.8
Sec.9
Electrical Power Distribution ..........................................................................................

Protection .........................................................................................................................
Control ..............................................................................................................................
Electrical Equipment: ......................................................................................................
Cables ...............................................................................................................................
59
59
60
60
60
9.1 Cable selection ........................................................................................................................ 60

9.2 Cable construction and rating ................................................................................................... 61
9.3 Cable routing and installations ................................................................................................. 61
CHAPTER 3 AREA ARRANGEMENTS ........................................................................... 63

Sec.1
General.............................................................................................................................. 63
1.1 Scope ....................................................................................................................................... 63
Sec.2
Arrangements................................................................................................................... 63
2.1 Electrical installations ............................................................................................................... 64
Sec.3
Hazardous Areas Installations........................................................................................ 64

3.1 Area classification..................................................................................................................... 64
3.2 Battery rooms, paint stores, and welding gas bottle stores ..................................................... 64
3.3 Requirements for specific systems ........................................................................................... 65
3.3.1 Combustion engines..................................................................................................... 65
3.3.2 Electrical installations and cables................................................................................. 65
Sec.4
Sec.5
Ventilation Systems......................................................................................................... 65
Marking and Signboards ................................................................................................. 66
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL AND COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS ......................................... 68

Sec.1
General.............................................................................................................................. 68

1.1 Introduction............................................................................................................................... 68
1.2 Application ................................................................................................................................ 68
Sec.2
Principles.......................................................................................................................... 68
2.1 Response to failures ................................................................................................................. 68
2.1.1 Failure detection........................................................................................................... 68
2.1.2 Fail-safe functionality.................................................................................................... 69
Sec.3
System Design ................................................................................................................. 69

3.1 Additional requirements for computer based systems.............................................................. 69
Sec.4
Sec.5
Sec.6
Component Design and Installation............................................................................... 69

User Interface ................................................................................................................... 69
Emergency Control.......................................................................................................... 70
6.1 Emergency shut down .............................................................................................................. 70
6.1.1 Additional requirements for notation ES....................................................................... 70
6.2 Emergency control.................................................................................................................... 71
6.2.2 Emergency control room .............................................................................................. 71
Sec.7
Communication & Alarms ............................................................................................... 71

7.1 Communication......................................................................................................................... 71
7.2 Alarms ...................................................................................................................................... 71
CHAPTER 5 FIRE PROTECTION ..................................................................................... 73

Sec.1
General.............................................................................................................................. 73
1.1 Introduction............................................................................................................................... 73
1.2 Application ................................................................................................................................ 73
Sec.2
Sec.3
Principles.......................................................................................................................... 74
Passive Fire Protection ................................................................................................... 74
3.1 Additional requirements for notation ES ................................................................................... 74
Sec.4
Fire Fighting Systems ..................................................................................................... 74

4.1 Fire pumps, fire mains, hydrants and hoses............................................................................. 74
4.2 Active fire protection of specific areas ...................................................................................... 75
Sec.5
Fire and Gas Detection Systems .................................................................................... 75

5.1 Additional requirements for notation ES ................................................................................... 75
Sec.6
Escape .............................................................................................................................. 76
CHAPTER 6 ENHANCED CONTROL & SAFETY SYSTEMS .......................................... 77

Sec.1
Introduction ...................................................................................................................... 77
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
Sec.2
General..................................................................................................................................... 77
Objective................................................................................................................................... 77
Scope ....................................................................................................................................... 77
Documentation requirements ................................................................................................... 77
Control Systems .............................................................................................................. 77

2.1 Emergency shutdown ............................................................................................................... 77
2.2 Emergency control.................................................................................................................... 78
2.3 Communication......................................................................................................................... 78
Sec.3
Fire Protection.................................................................................................................. 78
3.1 Passive fire protection .............................................................................................................. 78
3.2 Active fire protection of specific areas ...................................................................................... 78
3.3 Fire detectors............................................................................................................................ 79

PART 5 CERTIFICATION ................................................................................... 80

CHAPTER 1 PROCEDURES ............................................................................................ 81
Sec.1
Sec.2
Sec.3
Introduction ...................................................................................................................... 81
Certification Types........................................................................................................... 81
Class Involvement ........................................................................................................... 81
CHAPTER 2 MACHINERY AND SYSTEM CERTIFICATION ........................................... 82

Sec.1
Sec.2
Sec.3
General.............................................................................................................................. 82
Principles.......................................................................................................................... 82
Machinery Systems and Equipment .............................................................................. 82
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
Sec.4
Miscellaneous mechanical components ................................................................................... 83

Pressure vessels ..................................................................................................................... 84
Main power, emergency power, fire water pumps ................................................................... 84
Components in marine piping systems..................................................................................... 85
Electrical Installations ..................................................................................................... 85

4.1 Required certificates ................................................................................................................. 85
Sec.5
Automation and Control System .................................................................................... 88

5.1 General..................................................................................................................................... 88
Sec.6
Sec.7
Fire Protection.................................................................................................................. 88
Watertight/ Weathertight Integrity .................................................................................. 89
PART 6 NEWBUILDING SURVEY ..................................................................... 90

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................... 91
Sec.1
Sec.2
Sec.3
Overview .......................................................................................................................... 91
Structure ........................................................................................................................... 91
Principles.......................................................................................................................... 91
CHAPTER 2 SURVEY PLANNING ................................................................................... 92

Sec.1
Sec.2
Sec.3
Objective........................................................................................................................... 92
Scope ................................................................................................................................ 92
Quality Survey Plan ......................................................................................................... 92
3.1 Review of the construction facility ............................................................................................ 92
3.2 Kick-off meeting ........................................................................................................................ 92
3.2.1 Quality standards ......................................................................................................... 93
3.3 Survey extent............................................................................................................................ 93
CHAPTER 3 FABRICATION OF STRUCTURES .............................................................. 94

Sec.1
Sec.2
Sec.3
Principles.......................................................................................................................... 94
Technical Provisions ....................................................................................................... 94
Certification and Classification ...................................................................................... 94
CHAPTER 4 COMMISSIONING PROCESS ..................................................................... 95

Sec.1
Sec.2
Sec.3
Sec.4
Sec.5
Sec.6
Introduction ......................................................................................................................
Principles..........................................................................................................................
Process .............................................................................................................................
Survey Scope Categories................................................................................................
Test Requirements related to Marine, Utility and Safety Systems..............................
Jacking Trials ...................................................................................................................
95
95
95
95
95
96
6.1 Jacking machinery .................................................................................................................... 96


CHAPTER 5 DELIVERABLES .......................................................................................... 97

Sec.1
Sec.2
Sec.3
Sec.4
Sec.5
Class Certificate...............................................................................................................
Conditions of Class .........................................................................................................
Appendix to Class Certificate .........................................................................................
Additional Declarations...................................................................................................
Statutory Certificates.......................................................................................................
97
97
97
97
97
PART 7 CLASSIFICATION IN OPERATION...................................................... 98

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................... 99
Sec.1
Sec.2
Sec.3
Introduction ...................................................................................................................... 99
Objective........................................................................................................................... 99
Scope ................................................................................................................................ 99
CHAPTER 2 GENERAL PROVISIONS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR SURVEYS ......... 100

Sec.1
Sec.2
Conditions for Retention of Class................................................................................ 100

Class Involvement ......................................................................................................... 100
2.1 Damage and repairs ............................................................................................................... 100
2.2 Temporary equipment ............................................................................................................ 100
Sec.3
Special Provisions for Ageing Units ............................................................................ 101

3.1 Calculation of fatigue life ........................................................................................................ 101
3.2 Follow up ................................................................................................................................ 101
3.3 Additional inspections............................................................................................................. 102
Sec.4
Sec.5
Alternative Survey Arrangements ................................................................................ 102

Surveys Performed by Approved Companies............................................................. 102
CHAPTER 3 PREPARATION AND PLANNING ............................................................. 104

Sec.1
Sec.2
Preparation ..................................................................................................................... 104

Planning.......................................................................................................................... 104
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
General................................................................................................................................... 104
Periodical surveys .................................................................................................................. 104
Specific surveys...................................................................................................................... 105
In-service Inspection Program (IIP) ........................................................................................ 105
CHAPTER 4 PERIODICAL SURVEYS ........................................................................... 107

Sec.1
Annual Survey................................................................................................................ 107

1.1 Structure and equipment ........................................................................................................ 107
1.1.1 Hull ............................................................................................................................. 107
1.1.2 Watertight/ weathertight integrity................................................................................ 107
1.1.3 Towing system ........................................................................................................... 107
1.1.4 Machinery and safety systems ................................................................................... 107
1.1.5 Jacking system........................................................................................................... 107
1.1.6 Hazardous area.......................................................................................................... 108
1.1.7 Drainage, bilge, pre load ........................................................................................ 108
1.1.8 General....................................................................................................................... 108
Sec.2
Intermediate Survey....................................................................................................... 108

2.1.1 Legs............................................................................................................................ 108
2.2 Machinery and systems .......................................................................................................... 108
2.2.1 Fire protection/ extinguishing/ prevention................................................................... 108
Sec.3
Renewal Survey ............................................................................................................. 108

3.1 Extent ..................................................................................................................................... 108


3.2.1 Legs............................................................................................................................ 108
3.2.2 Acceptance criteria corrosion limits ............................................................................ 109
3.2.3 Tanks ......................................................................................................................... 109
3.3 Weight/ displacement survey.................................................................................................. 110
3.3.1 Towing equipment ..................................................................................................... 110
3.4 Machinery and systems .......................................................................................................... 110
3.4.1 General....................................................................................................................... 110
3.4.2 Jacking system........................................................................................................... 111
3.4.3 Raw water pumps....................................................................................................... 111
3.4.4 Hazardous area.......................................................................................................... 111
3.4.5 Fire protection/ extinguishing/ prevention................................................................... 111
3.4.6 Instrumentation and automation................................................................................. 112
3.5 General................................................................................................................................... 112
CHAPTER 5 OTHER SURVEYS ..................................................................................... 113

Sec.1
Sec.2
Sec.3
Record Keeping ............................................................................................................ 113

Bottom Survey ............................................................................................................... 113
Spudcan & Leg Survey.................................................................................................. 113
3.1 General................................................................................................................................... 113
3.2 Scope ..................................................................................................................................... 113
3.3 Inspection ............................................................................................................................... 113
Sec.4
Survey after Ocean Transit ........................................................................................... 113
CHAPTER 6 PERMANENTLY INSTALLED SELF-ELEVATING UNITS ......................... 115

Sec.1
Sec.2
Sec.3
Introduction .................................................................................................................... 115

Fatigue ............................................................................................................................ 115
Inspection and Maintenance......................................................................................... 115
3.1 Facilities for survey ................................................................................................................. 115
Sec.4
Jacking System.............................................................................................................. 115

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PART 1 GENERAL REGULATIONS AND

CONDITIONS

CHAPTER 1 CLASSIFICATION PRINCIPLES

Section 1. General
General regulations and procedures are described in DNV Offshore Service Specifications-101, Chapter 1.
Specific requirements and relevant instructions for classing conventional self-elevating units are contained in
this Rule chapter.
Deviation from the requirements may be substituted where shown to provide and equivalent or higher level of
integrity or safety. Any deviation from the requirements shall be documented and agreed between all
contracting parties.
The table below lists references required for a complete understanding of this chapter.
Table 1-1 Overview of references
Reference
Title
DNV-OSS-101
Rules for Classification of Offshore Drilling and Support Units
Section 2. Application
These rules are intended for Self-elevating units of conventional design, that is:
Separated legs
Not designed for field- or ocean transits under own power
Diesel driven generators
Rack and pinion type jacking system
For other types of offshore units and self-elevating units with design alternatives or technical solutions not
covered in these rules is referred to DNV-OSS-101.
Unless stated otherwise, the coming into force date for these rules and the documents referenced by this OSS
as technical basis for classification shall be six (6) months after the date of publication.
Section 3. Notations
Vessels build under compliance of the requirements and procedures of these rules shall be given the class
notation +1A1 Self-elevating Drilling Unit NON-SELF-PROPELLED.
Table 3-1 lists most relevant additional class notation for non-self-propelled, Self-elevating units. A complete
list of additional Class notations can be found in OSS-101, Ch.1, Sec.3, B600 and in Rules for Classification
of Ships Pt.1 Ch.2.
Table 3-1
Class notation
Description
CRANE
Onboard crane
DRILL
Drilling plant
Periodically unattended
machinery space
Machinery centralized
operated
E0
ECO
ES
Qualifier
Enhanced systems
HELDK
Helicopter deck
ISDS
Integrated Software
Dependent Systems
<none>
S
H
(...)
Description
Design requirements
Ships, Pt.6 Ch.1 Sec.3
DNV-OS-E101
Ships, Pt.6 Ch.3
Ships, Pt.6 Ch.3
Cover fire, communication and As marked inside these rules

control systems
Structure
Vessel safety
DNV-OS-E401, Ch.2
Helicopter safety
See DNV-OS D203 for
DNV-OS D203
qualifier definitions

Pt.1 Ch.1 Sec.3. Notations Page 20
Table 3-1 (Continued)

Class notation
Description
Inventory of Hazardous
Recyclable
Materials Part 1
Qualifier
1
WELL
Well intervention system

2
WELLTEST
Description
Vessel mounted system

excluding subsea equipment.
Vessel mounted system
including subsea equipment.
Well test system
Design requirements
Ships, Pt.6 Ch.27
DNV-OS-E101
DNV-OS-E101, Ch.3

Pt.1 Ch.2 Sec.1. Plan Approval Page 21
CHAPTER 2 PROCEDURES
Section 1. Plan Approval
1.1 Format
The documentation for plan approval may be submitted on paper or as an electronic file. Any documents
submitted for re-approval or re-examination shall be especially marked to identify the revised parts. Symbols
used shall be explained, or reference to a standard code shall be given. Each drawing shall include a title field
stating:
name of vessel (when known)

name of document issuing company
name and signature of originator and verifier
document no.
document title
revision no.
issue date
scale
set of measurement units used in the document, e.g. System International.
The document title should not include the name of the vessel. The document title should include the function
or component covered by the document.
Unique revision numbers shall be allocated to all issues of a document, including the first issue. For documents
with multiple sheets, the revision number should be the same for all sheets.
1.2 Subcontractors
Where subcontractors and suppliers are involved, the customer shall co-ordinate the submission of required
plans and documents, as well as co-ordinate any approval comments given by the Society. This does not apply
for materials, components and systems requiring certification as is discussed in more detail in Part 5.
1.3 Plans and data to be submitted

General list of plans and data to be submitted are included in the applicable technical chapters of Parts 2 to 4.
A detailed and project specific list shall be supplied by the DNV responsible directly after the class agreement
has been signed. Project specific implies that only those documentation is required as is relevant for the design
and within the scope of the contractual agreement between yard and DNV.
Section 2. Certification
The scope of classification requires that specified materials, components and systems intended for the vessel
are certified according to the rules. The objective of certification shall ensure that materials, components and
systems used in vessels to be classed by the Society comply with the rule requirements.
Certification normally includes both plan approval and survey during production and/or of the final product.
A detailed description of the certification process and the specific requirements and lists of the specified
materials, components and systems is given in Part 5.
Section 3. Testing and Surveys

During the building period DNV carries out surveys at the building yard and its suppliers. The purpose of these
is to verify that the construction, components and equipment satisfy the rule requirements and are in accordance
with the approved plans, that required materials are used, and that functional tests are carried out as prescribed
by the rules. A complete description of these test and surveys is given in Part 6.

CHAPTER 3 PRINCIPLES AND CONDITIONS

Section 1. General
Reference
Title
DNV-OS-D101
Marine and Machinery Systems and Equipment
DNV-OS-D201
Electrical Installations
DNV-OS-D202
Automation, Safety, and Telecommunication Systems
Section 2. Principles
2.1 Classification scope
These rules with the referred standards give requirements in the following areas:
1) Hull and main structure
strength
materials and welding
corrosion protection
passive fire protection
weathertight and watertight integrity
stability and floatability.
2) Marine and machinery installations and equipment

Machinery installations and equipment, including their related auxiliary systems, to the following main
functions:
jacking gear
fire extinguishing
drainage and bilge pumping
ballasting
emergency shutdown systems.
3) Systems and equipment provided to prevent, detect/ warn of an accidental event and/or prevent or mitigate
its effects
4) Secure integrity of shelter areas and usability of escape ways and means of evacuation
2.2 Safety and important systems

To further frame the content of the rules, the above listed areas and systems are split into safety (or essential)
and important systems.
Safety systems are systems needed to be continuous available or available on demand to prevent, to detect, to
control or to mitigate the effects of an undesirable event, and to safeguard the personnel, environment and the
installation. Examples of safety systems covered by main class:
fire pumps
emergency shut down (ESD) system
fire and gas detection and alarm system
systems required to be supplied from batteries or emergency generator, e.g. public address, emergency
lighting
electric generators and associated power sources supplying the above equipment.
control, monitoring and safety devices or systems for safety systems.
Important services ensure reliable operation and maintain the units operation within operational limitations.
Examples of equipment or systems for important services covered by main class:
fuel oil transfer pumps and fuel oil treatment equipment

seawater pumps (note)
starting air and control air compressors
bilge- and ballast/preload pumps
ventilating fans for engine rooms
ventilating fans for gas dangerous spaces

Pt.1 Ch.3 Sec.3. Environmental Conditions Page 23
main lighting system

watertight closing appliances
jacking system
bilge alarm system
electric generators and associated power sources supplying the above equipment.
control, monitoring and safety devices or systems for the above equipment
Seawater pumps (if used as part of a fire water supply system).
2.3 Redundancy
Safety systems are always to be available. To secure that safety systems always are available, the general
principle is that components and systems shall be arranged with redundancy so that a single failure of any active
component or system does not cause loss of any main function. Availability is as such, further indirect defined
in the requirement to a system i.e where this general principle may be waived and/ or where duplication of
components is required.
Redundancy can either be arranged by installing more than one unit (component redundancy) or by having two
or more systems capable of performing the same functions (system redundancy).
For redundancy on a component level a single failure of an active component shall not lead to a reduction of
the output power for the main function served.
When two or more components are performing the same function, these shall be mutually independent and at
least one shall be independently driven. Components arranged as part of the designed redundancy, yet only
performing important functions to a main unit, can be directly powered by the main unit through separate power
transmissions, on the condition that these components are not necessary for the starting of the main unit.
When traditional mechanical components are replaced by electronic components, these components shall have
the same reliability as the mechanical component being replaced.
Machinery or equipment having remote or automatic control, shall have additional alternative provisions for
attendance and operation.
2.4 Failure effects

In the event of failure, components and systems shall enter the least hazardous of the possible failure states with
regard to machinery, personnel and environment.
Failure of one component in a system arranged as part of the designed redundancy shall not lead to failure or
damage to backup or parallel components or systems.
For failure detection see Pt.4, Ch.4, Sec.2.1.
Section 3. Environmental Conditions

All components and systems covered by this standard shall be designed to operate under the following
environmental conditions unless otherwise specified in the detailed requirements for the component or system.
3.1 Design temperature

The units design temperature is a minimum temperature used as a criterion for the selection of steel grades.
The design temperature shall be specified by the customer and is to be taken as the lower or equal to the lowest
mean daily temperature in air for the relevant areas. For seasonal restricted operations the lowest mean daily
temperature in air for the season may be applied.
Guidance note:
It is underlined that design temperatures below 0 degrees are only relevant for waters in the higher latitudes (e.g.
northern part of North Sea, Canadian waters etc). For these waters and their harsh conditions, relevant considerations
should be taken (e.g. OS-C201, Sec.2 B304 on water trapped in local structures, OS-D101, Ch.2 Sec.3 F108 on
freezing of vents, OS-D301 in protecting the fire equipment against freezing etc) In addition, class notations related
to cold climate operations as listed in OSS-101, Ch.1 Sec.3, B 700 can be relevant as well.
---e-n-d---of---G-u-i-d-a-n-c-e---n-o-t-e---
The design temperature shall be listed in the appendix to Class Certificate (see also Pt.6, Ch.5, Sec.3).
Guidance note:
In the different offshore standards is in addition to a design temperature a service temperature defined. For selfelevating units, the two temperatures are equal.
3.2 Temperature for machinery systems and equipment

Machinery systems and equipment shall be constructed for continuous operation in the range of ambient

Pt.1 Ch.3 Sec.3. Environmental Conditions Page 24
temperatures as specified in the table below.

Table 3-1
Minimum ambient air temperature range for
continuous operation (C)
From
To
Location
1
Engine rooms, boiler rooms, galleys and similar

0
+451
spaces, accommodation spaces.
2
Open deck, deckhouses and similar spaces which are
-25
+45
not provided with space heating.
1 Where equipment is installed within environmentally controlled spaces the ambient temperature for which the
equipment shall be suitable may be reduced from 45C and maintained at a value not less than 35C provided:
the equipment is not for use for emergency services, and shall not be in operation after ESD has been activated
temperature control is achieved by at least two cooling units so arranged that in the event of loss of one cooling unit,
for any reason, the remaining unit(s) is capable of satisfactorily maintaining the design temperature
the equipment can be started in a 45C ambient temperature and kept in operation until the lesser ambient
temperature may be achieved
the cooling equipment shall be rated for a 45C ambient temperature
malfunction of, or loss of a cooling unit shall be alarmed at a manned control station.
In accepting a lesser ambient temperature than 45C, it shall be ensured that electrical cables for their entire length are
adequately rated for the maximum ambient temperature to which they are exposed along their length.
(ref IACS UR E19)
For the different environmental classes and the specified temperature ranges as applicable for control- and
communication equipment see DNV-OS-D202, Ch.2, Sec.4 B.
3.3 Cooling water temperatures

Electrical equipment shall be constructed for continuous operation under full rated load, at a seawater
temperature range from 0 to +32C.
3.4 Humidity
All equipment shall be constructed to withstand, and function safely in relative humidity up to 95%.
3.5 Performance
For performance requirements of machine systems, the conditions of Table 3-2 can be applied (ref IACS UR
M28):
Table 3-2
Parameter
Total barometric pressure
Ambient air temperature
Relative humidity of air
Sea water temperature
Value
1 bar
45C
60%
32C
3.6 Inclinations
All machinery, components and systems essential for safe operation are to be designed for operation under the
following inclination values:
inclination 10 from normal level in any direction under normal static conditions
inclination 15 from normal level in any direction under normal dynamic conditions
Guidance note:
Other values may be accepted if justified by calculations for the particular offshore unit.
National authorities may require larger inclinations.
3.7 Vibrations
Electrical equipment and components shall be constructed to withstand, without malfunctioning, or electrical
connections loosening, at least a vibration frequency range 5 to 50 Hz with vibration velocity amplitude 20 mm/s.
For flexible mounted equipment, special considerations shall be given to the construction of the equipment
since larger vibrations may occur.
For control- and communication equipment vibration requirements see DNV-OS-D202, Ch.2, Sec.4 B.

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PART 2 MATERIALS AND WELDING

CHAPTER 1 METALLIC MATERIALS

Section 1. General
Reference
Title
DNV-OS-C101
Design of Offshore Steel Structures, General
DNV-OS-C201
Structural Design of Offshore Units (WSD method)
DNV-OS-C301
Stability and Watertight Integrity
DNV-OS-D101
DNV-OS-E301
Position Mooring
Principles for certification of steels for structural application are given by standard DNV-OS-B101.
Requirements for the specific materials selections are given in the technical chapters of Part 3 and 4 of this
book:
Table 2-1
Topic
Structural steel
Watertight Integrity, Freeboard and Weathertight
Closing Appliances
Towline fastening devices and their supporting
structures
Anchors
Windlasses, winches and chain stoppers
Materials for piping
Jacking gear
Rule book reference

Pt.3, Ch.1, Sec.6.2
Offshore standard
C201, Ch.2, Sec.4 D
C201, Ch.2, Sec.12, B300
C301, Ch.2, Sec.2 B
Pt.3, Ch.3, Sec.2.2
C101, Ch.1 Sec.4
Pt.4, Ch.1, Sec.4.1

Pt.4, Ch.1, Sec.6.3
E301, Ch.2 Sec.4 B

E301, Ch.2, Sec.2, K400
D101, Ch.2, Sec.2 B
When material other than steel and aluminum alloys (evidenced by previous service experience) is used in
structural fabrication and for equipment relating to Main Class, documentation of the materials applicability
for intended purpose shall be documented with due regard to the materials mechanical properties and its
responding service performances.
Materials with low heat resistance shall not be used in components where fire may cause outflow of flammable
or toxic fluids, flooding of any watertight compartment or destruction of watertight integrity.
Guidance note:
Materials with high heat resistance are materials having a melting point greater than 925C. Materials with low heat
resistance are all other materials. Deviations from the above requirement will be subject to special considerations.

CHAPTER 2 STRUCTURAL FABRICATION

Section 1. General
Principles and requirements for structural fabrication are given by standard DNV-OS-C401 as discussed in
detail in Pt.6, Ch.3

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PART 3 HULL AND EQUIPMENT

CHAPTER 1 STRUCTURAL DESIGN

Section 1. General
1.1 Introduction
Reference
Title
DNV-OS-A101
Safety Principles and Arrangement
DNV-OS-C104
Structural Design of Self Elevating Units (LRFD method)
DNV-OS-C201
DNV-OS-C401
Fabrication and Testing of Offshore Structures
DNV-OS-D101
DNV-RP-C104
(recommendations for the strength analyses of main structures of) Self-elevating units.
DNV-RP-C204
Design Against Accidental Loads
DNV-RP-C205
Environmental Conditions and Environmental Loads

Plans necessary to access the strength of the structure including the details of the joints and welding are to be
submitted and approved before steel cutting. A general overview of the content of the plans and analyses is
listed below. A more detailed overviewed, tuned to the specific design and project scope can be obtained from
DNVs Nauticus Production System.
Table 1-2 Documentation requirements
Object
Vessel arrangement
Self elevating unit structure
Foundations
Legs
Leg > Lattice leg chord racks
Hull
Cantilevers
Deck Houses
Accommodation module structure
Accommodation module
Accommodation module substructure
Drillfloor
Drillfloor deck
Drillfloor substructure
Anchoring, mooring and towing
Documentation type
Additional
description
Z010 - General arrangement plan

H010 - Structural design brief
H020 - Design load plan
H030 - Tank and capacity plan
H040 - Structural categorisation plan
H080 - Design analyses
H090 - Model test documentation
H120 - Docking arrangement plan
H132 - Tank testing plan
H050 - Structural drawing
C060 - Mechanical component
documentation
Z030 - System arrangement plan
Incl loads
For approval (AP) or

For information (FI)
On request (R)
FI
FI
FI
FI
AP
AP
FI; R
FI
FI
AP
AP
AP
AP
AP
AP
AP
AP
AP
AP
AP
AP
AP
AP
AP
AP
AP
FI

Pt.3 Ch.1 Sec.2. Principles Page 30
Anchoring arrangement
H100 - Equipment number

calculation
Z090 - Equipment list
H050 - Structural drawing1

Jack houses
Jack house > Fixation system support
Helicopter deck supporting structure
Accommodation module supporting
structure
Drillfloor supporting structure
Derrick supporting structure
Drilling fluid return trip independent
H080 - Design analyses2
tanks supporting structure
Main electric power generation
arrangement (Main/Emergency) >
Main generator supporting structure
(Main/Emergency)
Auxiliary boiler supporting structure
Auxiliary feed water independent tanks
supporting structure
Helicopter fuel storage independent
tanks supporting structures
Sea chests
Ballast pumping unit arrangement
(Service) > Ballast pumping unit
supporting structure (Service)
Internal watertight door / ramp
supporting structure
Accommodation ladder supporting
structure
Anchor winch supporting structure
Anchor chain stopper supporting
structure
Anchor fairlead supporting structure
Passive towing equipment supporting
structures
Offshore crane pedestal
A-frames supporting structures
Offshore crane supporting structure
AP
Including type of
anchor, grade of
anchor chain,
and type and
breaking load of
steel and fibre
ropes.
1 Including
footprint.
Applicable if
static force > 50
kN or bending
moment > 100
kNm.
2 Applicable if
static force > 50
kN or bending
moment > 100
kNm
AP
AP
AP
The unit or installation shall be designed and constructed with sufficient integrity to withstand operational and
environmental loading throughout its lifecycle.
Systems and structures shall be designed with suitable functionality and survivability for prevention of, or
protection from, design accident events affecting the unit or installation. Refer also DNV-RP-C204 - Design
Against Accidental Loads.
The structure shall be designed to resist relevant loads associated with conditions that may occur during all
stages of the life-cycle of the unit. The conditions that should be considered are:
transit condition(s)
installation condition
operating condition(s)
survival condition
retrieval condition.
Section 3. Analysis and Calculations

Structural analysis shall be performed to evaluate the structural strength due to global and local effects as

Pt.3 Ch.1 Sec.4. Design and Loading Conditions Page 31
described in DNV-OS-C201, Sec.12 E as listed in the table below.

Table 3-1
Description
General
Global structural models
Local structural models
Fatigue
Reference in DNV-OS-C201, Sec.12

Sec.12, E100
Sec.12, E200
Sec.12, E300
See Section 3.1 below
Methods for analysis and calculations are described by DNV-RP-C104.
3.1 Fatigue analysis

A fatigue strength analysis according to DNV-OS-C201 Sec.7 and DNV-OS-C201 Sec.12 H shall be
undertaken for members and joints for which fatigue fracture is possible mode of failure. For conventional jackups the following areas shall normally be assessed:
spudcans and leg at the leg-to spudcan connection
leg and hull/jacking structure at and around the leg-to-hull connections
joints and members of legs (e.g. span breakers) located at and around the splash zone.
The required models and methods for fatigue analysis for self-elevating units are dependent on type of
operation, environment and design type of the unit. For units operating at deeper waters where the first natural
periods of the unit are within t
he range of significant wave energy, the associated dynamic structural responses shall be considered in the
fatigue analysis.
The design fatigue life for the structure components should be based on the structure service life specified. If
a service life is not specified, 20 years should be used.
Section 4. Design and Loading Conditions

4.1 General
Each structural member shall be designed for the least favourable of the loading conditions given in the table
below.
Table 4-1
Case
Description
a)
functional loads
b)
maximum combination of environmental loads and associated functional loads
c)
accidental loads and associated functional loads
d)
annual most probable value of environmental loads and associated functional loads after
credible failures, or after accidental events
e)
annual most probable value of environmental loads and associated functional loads in a
heeled condition corresponding to accidental flooding
Relevant loading conditions for the different design condition are shown in Table 4-2.
Table 4-2
Design conditions
Transit
Installation
Operation
Survival
Retrieval
a)
x
x
x
Loading conditions
b)
c)
d)
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
e)
x
Reference
DNV-OS-C201 Sec.12 C200 and DNV-RP-C104 Ch.4.5
DNV-OS-C201 Sec.12 C400 and DNV-RP-C104 Ch.4.1 - 4.4
DNV-OS-C201 Sec.12 C400 and DNV-RP-C104 Ch.4.1-4.4.
Load cases shall be established for the various design conditions based on the least favourable combinations of
functional loads, environmental loads and/or accidental loads.
Limiting environmental and operating conditions (design data) for the different design conditions shall be
specified by Owner or Designer.
Limiting design criteria for going from one design condition to another shall be specified by Owner or Designer
and be clearly established and documented.

Pt.3 Ch.1 Sec.5. Loads and Load Effects Page 32
If the unit is intended to be dry docked, the footing structure (i.e. spudcans) and/or the barge shall be suitably
strengthened to withstand the loads.
4.2 Environmental conditions

Environmental conditions for design of self-elevating units are given by DNV-OS-C201 Sec.12 D.
Combination of loads are given in DNV-OS-C201 Sec.3 F and DNV-OS-C201 Sec.12 F1200.
In conjunction with combination of environmental loads for loading condition b) (ref. DNV-OS-C201 Sec.3
F104) the sustained wind velocity, i.e. the 1 minute average velocity, shall be used. If gust wind alone is more
unfavourable than sustained wind in conjunction with wave forces, the gust wind velocity shall be used. For
local load calculations gust wind velocity shall be used.
Principles and formulas for calculation of wind loads may be taken from DNV-RP-C205 Sec.2.
Guidance note:
For units intended for unrestricted service (worldwide operation) a wind velocity of not less than 51.5 m/s (v1min10)
combined with maximum wave forces will cover most locations. The corresponding wind force should be based on a
wind velocity profile given by DNV-RP-C205 Chapter 2. Clause 2.3.2.12, or equivalent. See also the guidance given
in DNV-RP-C104 Sec.2.4.
4.3 Accidental conditions

The overall objective for design with respect to accidental conditions is that unit's main safety functions shall
not be impaired by accidental events. Satisfactory protection against accidental damage may be achieved by
two barriers:
reduction of damage probability
reduction of damage consequences.
The design against accidental loads may be done by direct calculation of the effects imposed by the loads on
the structure, or indirectly, by design of the structure as tolerable to accidents. Examples of the latter are
compartmentation of floating units which provides sufficient integrity to survive certain collision scenarios
without further calculations.
Guidance note:
Recommendations for design of structures exposed to accidental events can be found in DNV-RP-C204.
General requirements for accidental events are given by DNV-OS-C201 as listed in Table 4-3.
Table 4-3
Description
Collisions
Dropped objects
Explosions
Unintended flooding
Reference in DNV-OS-C201
Sec.12, I200
Sec.8, B300
Sec.8, B500
Sec.12, I600
Technical requirements given in DNV-OS-C201 related to design for earthquake of mobile self-elevating
drilling units are not mandatory as part of classification.
For the loads taken into account for accidental conditions see Section 5.1
Section 5. Loads and Load Effects

Loads and load effects are given by DNV-OC-C201 as listed in the table below.
Table 5-1
Description
Permanent functional loads
Variable function loads
Tank loads
Environmental loads
Accidental loads
Deformation loads
Fatigue loads
Sec.3 C and Sec.12 F200
Sec.3 D and Sec.12 F300
Sec.3 D300 and Sec.12 F400
Sec.3 E, and Sec.12 F500 F1100
Sec.3 G
Sec.3 H
Sec.7 and Sec.12 H

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5.1 Accidental loads

Accidental loads are to be taken into consideration. The loads shall be based on an individual frequency of
occurrence in the order of 10-4 per year, corresponding to an overall frequency of 4 x 10-4 per year as the
impairment frequency limit. The generic accidental loads are given by DNV-OS-A101,-C201 and -C301 as
detailed in Table 5-2.
Table 5-2
Description
Dropped objects
Collision loads
Unintended flooding
Explosions loads
Reference in DNV-OS-A101, -C201 and -C301

DNV-OS-A101 Sec.2 D200 and DNV-OS-C201 Sec.8 B300
DNV-OS-A101 Sec.2 D300 and DNV-OS-C201 Sec.8 B200 1)
DNV-OS-C301 Ch.2 Sec.1 E100/E300
DNV-OS-A101 Sec.2 D600 and DNV-OS-C201 Sec.8 B500
5.2 Load calculations

Load calculations are described in DNV-OS-C201 Sec.12 E. and DNV-RP-C104.
Section 6. Structural Categorization, Material and Inspection Principles

6.1 Structural categorization
Application categories for structural components are defined in DNV-OS-C201 Sec.4. Structural members of
self-elevating units with separate footing are normally found in the following groups:
a) Special category
Highly stressed elements of bottom of leg, including leg connection to spudcan.
Intersections of lattice type- or trussed leg structure, which incorporates novel construction, including
the use of steel castings.
Highly stressed elements of guide structures, jacking and locking system(s), jackhouse and support
structure.
Highly stressed elements of crane pedestals, etc. and their supporting structure.
Guidance note:
Highly stressed areas are normally considered to be areas utilized more than 85% of the allowable yield capacity.
b) Primary category
Combination of bulkhead, deck, side and bottom plating within the hull which forms Box or I type
acting as main beam
All components of lattice type legs and external plating of cylindrical legs.
Jackhouse supporting structure and bottom footing structure, which receives initial transfer of load
from legs.
Internal bulkheads, shell and deck of spudcan which are designed to distribute major loads, either
uniform or concentrate.
Main support structure of heavy substructures and equipment, e.g. cranes, drill floor substructure, life
boat platform and helicopter deck.
c) Secondary category
Deck, side and bottom plating of hull except areas where the structure is considered primary or special
application.
Bulkheads, stiffeners, decks and girders in hull that are not considered as primary or special application.
Internal bulkheads and girders in non-trussed legs.
Internal bulkheads, stiffeners and girders of spudcan structures, except where the structures are
considered primary or special application.
6.2 Material selection

General requirement to material selection are given by DNV-OS-C201 Sec.4 D
For rack plates with specified minimum yield stress equal to 690 N/mm2 in rack and pinion jacking systems
steel grade NV E690 is acceptable for rack plates with thickness up to 250 mm and for service temperature
down to -20C.

Pt.3 Ch.1 Sec.7. Structural Strength Page 34
Section 7. Structural Strength

General requirements are given by DNV-OS-C201 Sec.5 with specific considerations for Self-Elevating units
in Sec.12 G as listed in the table below.
Table 7-1
Description
Flat Plated Structures and Stiffened Panels
Shell Structures
Tubular Members, Tubular Joints and Conical Transitions
Non-Tubular Beams, Columns and Frames
Strength of Plating and Stiffeners
Bending and Shear in Girders
Global capacity
Leg strength
Jackhouse support strength
Hull strength
Ch.2, Sec.5 B
Ch.2, Sec.5 C
Ch.2, Sec.5 D
Ch.2, Sec.5 E
Ch.2, Sec.6 B
Ch.2, Sec.6 C
Ch.2, Sec.12, G200
Ch.2, Sec.12, G400
Ch.2, Sec.12, G500
Ch.2, Sec.12, G600
7.1 Footing strength

Spud cans shall be designed by taking into account the effect of uneven distribution from seabed conditions
and scouring.
The strength checks for the spudcan, the leg-to-spudcan connections and the two lowest leg bays (lattice legs)
for separate type spudcans should normally not be based on lower loads than given below:
M e = 0 .425 Fv R
qc =
Fv
0.5R 2
i) The design load Fv is evenly distributed over 50% of the bottom area:
and,
qd
= design contact pressure
Med = design eccentricity moment
Fvd = maximum design axial load in the leg accounting for functional loads and environmental
overturning loads.
= equivalent radius of spudcan contact area
R
ii) The design load Fvd is concentrically distributed over a range of bearing areas, from the minimum design
penetration (supported on spudcan tip) up to and including full spudcan bottom area.
iii) If elevated condition is designed based on pinned leg footings; The spudcan and the leg-to-spudcan
connections are to be designed for the maximum vertical reaction and the associated horizontal reaction in
conjunction with 35% of the maximum calculated moment at the lower guide (to account for the eccentric
effects of possible scour and uneven bottom conditions) acting in the most unfavourable direction. The
maximum lower guide bending moment is to be calculated with pin-ended conditions.
iv) If elevated condition is designed based on moment fixity at leg footings:
The maximum vertical reaction, in conjunction with the associated horizontal reaction and spudcan-soil
fixity moment, acting in the most unfavourable direction.
The maximum spudcan-soil fixity moment in conjunction with the associated vertical and horizontal
reactions, acting in the most unfavourable direction.
The design moments and soil pressures above are based on a relative homogenous seabed, for example for sand
or clay seabed. Local stiff soil supporting in the bottom plate outside the strong tip should be avoided. It is
assumed that this will be evaluated in the sea bed surveys in connection with site specific assessments when
the unit is used on specific locations.
Guidance note:
Cases (i) and (ii) above shall always to be checked together with one of the cases (iii) or (iv).
Case (iii) or (iv) is checked based on the leg footing assumption used in design.
For quadratic shaped spudcans: For rectangular spudcans with long side b and Short side s, the design load Fv can be
evenly distributed over 50% of the bottom area. The corresponding design pressure

Pt.3 Ch.1 Sec.8. Weld Connections Page 35
Fvd
qd = ---------------0.5 b s
The corresponding design moment about the two main axis:
Med-1 = 0,25 Fvd b
Med-2 = 0,25 Fvd s
For classification the design values in (i) to (iv) will be included in the Appendix to Class Certificate as basis for
design of the spudcan and lower leg.
For other types of bottom support, e.g. mats special considerations should be made.
7.2 Section scantlings

The requirements in this section are applicable for:
plate thicknesses and local strength of panels
simple girders
calculations of complex girder systems.
Requirements are given in OS-C201 Sec.6 B for Strength of plating and stiffeners and Sec.6 C for Bending and
shear in Girders.
7.3 Fatigue strength

For units intended to follow normal inspection requirements according to class requirements, i.e. 5 yearly
inspections in dry dock or sheltered waters, a Design Fatigue Factor (DFF) of 1.0 may be applied for accessible
members. For not accessible members DFF shall be applied to structural elements according to the principles
in Sec.7 A200.
Units intended to operate continuously at the same location for more than 5 years, i.e. without planned dry dock
or sheltered water inspection, shall comply with the requirements given in Appendix Requirements for fatigue
strength is given by DNV-OS-C201 Sec.7 A, B, C and Sec.12 H.
Relevant fatigue analysis are given in Section 3.1 of this chapter.
Section 8. Weld Connections

Requirements for weld connections is given by DNV-OS-C201 Ch.2, Sec.9 as listed in the table below.
Table 8-1
Description
Butt joints
Tee or cross joints
Slot welds
Lap joint
Weld Size
Reference in DNV-OS-C201 Ch.2

Sec.9, B100
Sec.9, B200
Sec.9, B300
Sec.9, B400
Sec.9, C
Section 9. Corrosion Control

Corrosion control of structural steel for offshore structures comprises:
coatings and/or cathodic protection

use of a corrosion allowance
inspection/monitoring of corrosion
control of humidity for internal zones (compartments).
Requirements for corrosion control are given by DNV-OS-C201 Ch.2, Sec.10 as listed in Table 9-1. The
manufacturing/installation of systems for corrosion control are covered in DNV-OS-C401 Sec.5.
Table 9-1
Description
Techniques for Corrosion Control Related
to Environmental Zones
Cathodic Protection
Coating Systems
Ch.2, Sec.10 B
Ch.2, Sec.10 C
Ch.2, Sec.10 D

CHAPTER 2 STABILITY AND WATERTIGHT INTEGRITY

Section 1. General
1.1 Introduction
This section provides principles, technical requirements and guidance related to stability, watertight integrity,
freeboard and weathertight closing appliances.
The table below lists references required for a completed understanding of this chapter.
Reference
Title
IMO MODU Code
Code for the construction and equipment of Mobile Offshore Drilling Units, 2009
ICLL 1966
International Convention on Load Lines, 1966, amended by Protocol 1988
DNV-OS-B101
Metallic Materials
DNV-OS-C301
DNV- Ship Rules Pt.6 Ch.9 Loading Computer Systems (LCS) for Stability and Longitudinal Strength
DNV-OS-D101

A general overview of the content of the plans and analyses is listed below. A more detailed overviewed, tuned
to the specific design and project scope can be obtained from DNVs Nauticus Production System.
Object
Stability
Damage stability
External watertight
and weathertight
integrity
Internal watertight
door / ramp
Internal watertight
doors > Door
structure
Service hatchways
Ventilation System
Documentation type
Additional description
B010 - Lines plan and offset tables

B020 - External watertight integrity
plan
B040 - Stability analysis
B050 - Preliminary stability manual
B100 - Inclining test and lightweight
survey procedure
B110 - Inclining test or lightweight
survey report
B110 - Final stability manual
B030 - Internal watertight integrity plan
B070 - Preliminary damage stability
calculation
B130 - Final damage stability
calculation
B200 - Freeboard plan

On request (R)
FI
FI
AP
AP
AP
AP
AP
FI
AP
AP
AP
Applicable for all watertight

doors. Including for each door:
Size, design principle (sliding,
hinged), pressure rating and fire
rating. Including remote control
positions.
AP
C030 - Detailed drawing
AP
C010 - Design criteria

S012 - Ducting diagram
FI
AP

Pt.3 Ch.2 Sec.2. Stability Page 37
Section 2. Stability
This section gives requirements related to the following design parameters:
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)
Buoyancy and floatability.

Wind exposed portions.
Draught range at various modes of service.
Watertight and weathertight closing of external openings.
Internal watertight integrity and watertight subdivision.
Lightweight and loading conditions.
The combination of the design parameters (1-5) will determine the maximum allowable vertical centre of
gravity (VCG) of the unit at the applicable service draughts and modes.
In order to determine VCG of the actual loading conditions, the lightweight and its centre of gravity must be
known. This shall be obtained by an inclining test carried out in accordance with IMO MODU Code, 2009.
Table 2-1
Description
Determination of Lightweight
Determination of wind forces:
Intact Stability Requirements:
Damage Stability Requirements:
1)
2)
Reference
IMO MODU Code, 2009, Regulation 3.1
IMO MODU Code, 2009, Regulation 3.4 1), 2)
The internal subdivision shall be adequate to enable the unit or installation to comply with the damage stability requirements
The following permeability factors shall be assumed in the calculations:
Store rooms: 0.60
Engine room: 0.85
Tanks, void spaces etc: 0.95
Other permeabilities may be accepted if documented by calculations.
Loading computers for stability calculation shall be considered as supplementary to the stability manual or the
stability part of the operation manual. If onboard computers for stability calculations are installed, these
systems shall be approved in accordance with requirements in Rules for Classification of Ships Pt.6 Ch.9
Section 3. Watertight Integrity, Freeboard and Weathertight Closing Appliances

Watertight closing appliances are required for those external openings being submerged at least up to an angle
of heel equal to the first intercept in intact or damage condition, whichever is greatest.
Weathertight closing appliances are required for those external openings being submerged at least up to an
angle of heel equal to the dynamic angle. This applies to any opening within 4.0 m above the final waterline as
well.
Ducts or piping, which may cause progressive flooding in case of damage, shall generally not be used in the
damage penetration zone.
Location of openings where watertight and weathertight integrity are required, are illustrated in DNV-OS-C301
Ch.2, Sec.2 J.
The requirements for operation and locking of doors and hatch covers are given in DNV-OS-C301 Ch.2, Sec.2 J.
For Testing of doors and hatch covers ref DNV-OS-C301 Ch.2, Sec.2 I.
3.1 Materials
Materials and material certificates for:
rolled steel for structural applications and pressure vessels,

steel tubes, pipes and fittings,
steel forgings,
steel castings,
aluminium alloys,
shall comply with the requirements given by DNV-OS-B101 unless otherwise stated in the relevant technical
reference documents.
Stainless steel shall be with a maximum carbon content of 0.05%. The stainless steel material shall be of the
white pickled and passivated condition. Aluminium shall be of seawater resistant type.

Pt.3 Ch.2 Sec.3. Watertight Integrity, Freeboard and Weathertight Closing Appliances Page 38
3.2 Watertight integrity

The number of openings in watertight subdivisions shall be kept to a minimum compatible with the design and
proper working of the unit or installation. Where penetrations of watertight decks and bulkheads are necessary
for access, piping, ventilation, electrical cables etc., arrangements shall be made to maintain the watertight
integrity of the enclosed compartments.
Piping and electrical systems for operation of watertight closing appliances shall be in accordance with relevant
requirements given in DNV-OS-D101 unless otherwise specified in this section.
The strength and arrangement of sliding doors and hatch covers and their frames as well as the capacity of the
closing systems shall be sufficient to ensure efficient closing of doors and hatch covers when water with a head
of 2.0 m is flowing through the opening, and at an inclination of 17 in any direction.
In addition watertight integrity shall comply with the details OS-C301, Ch.2, Sec.2 as given in the table below.
Table 3-1
Description
Internal openings
External Opening
Strength of watertight doors and hatch covers
Frame and bulkhead interface
Operation and control of watertight doors and hatch covers
Reference in DNV-OS-C301, Ch.2

Sec.2, C200
Sec.2, C300
Sec.2, C400
Sec.2, C500
Sec.2, C600
3.3 Weathertight closing appliances

The closing appliances shall in general have a strength at least corresponding to the required strength of the
part of the hull in which they are fitted. For side scuttles and windows, however, the pressure head shall not be
taken less than 2.5 m water column.
Guidance note:
Some requirements are also governed by the regulations in the International Convention of Load Lines 1966:
- doors in reg.12
- definition of positions in reg.13
- hatchways in reg.14 to reg.16
- machinery space openings in reg.17
- miscellaneous openings in reg.18
- ventilators in reg.19
- air pipes in reg.20
- scuppers, inlets and discharges in reg.22
- side scuttles in reg.23
- freeing ports in reg.24
- special requirements in reg.25 to reg.27.
Requirements for specific closing appliances is given in OS-C301, Ch.2, Sec.1 and 2 as listed in the table below.
Table 3-2
Description

Ch.2, Sec.1 E800
Ch.2, Sec.2 D200
Ch.2, Sec.2 D300
Ch.2, Sec.2 D400
Ch.2, Sec.2 D500
Ch.2, Sec.2 D600
Chain Lockers
Weathertight doors
Weathertight hatch coamings and covers
Gaskets and closing devices
Drainage arrangement
Buckling check
3.4 Freeboard
Load lines for self-elevating units are calculated under the terms of the ILLC 1966. When floating or when in
transit from one operational area to another, the units shall be subject to all the conditions of assignment of the
ILLC 1966 unless specifically accepted. The regulations of relevant national authorities shall also be observed.
Draught marks shall be located in positions, which will ensure accurate determination of draughts, trim and
heel and where they are clearly visible to personnel operating the unit or installation. The reference line shall
be defined in the stability manual.

Pt.3 Ch.2 Sec.3. Watertight Integrity, Freeboard and Weathertight Closing Appliances Page 39
Self-elevating units or installations shall not be subject to the terms of the ILLC 1966 while they are supported
by the seabed or are in the process of lowering or raising their legs.
The minimum freeboard of units or installations, which cannot be computed by the normal methods laid down
by the ILLC 1966, shall be determined on the basis of meeting the applicable intact stability, damage stability
and structural requirements for transit and operational conditions while afloat. The freeboard shall not be less
than that calculated in accordance with the ILLC 1966, where applicable.
Self elevating units may be manned when under tow. In such cases a unit is subject to the bow height
requirement as given in Regulation 39 (1) of the International Convention on Load Line. The requirement may
not always be possible to achieve. With reference to MODU Code 3.7.18 the owner should apply to the flag
administration for an exemption from the bow height requirement, having regard to the occasional nature of
such voyages on predetermined routes and to prevailing weather conditions.
3.5 Penetrations
Side scuttles below freeboard deck shall be of the non-opening type with inside hinged deadlight.
Other relevant requirements on penetrations are given in DNV-OS-C301, Ch.2, Sec.2 as given in the table below.
Table 3-3
Description
Ventilators and Air Pipes DNV
Inlets, Discharges and Scuppers DNV
Side Scuttles and Windows DNV

Sec.2, F
Sec.2, G
Sec.2, H

CHAPTER 3 TOWING
Section 1. General
1.1 Introduction
This section provides requirements for towing applicable to non-self propelled jack-ups.
Reference
Title
DNV-OS-C101
Design of Offshore Steel Structures, General
DNV-OS-E301
Position Mooring
DNV-OS-E304
Offshore Mooring Steel Wire Ropes
DNV-RP-C205
Environmental Conditions and Environmental Loads

A general overview of the content of the plans and analyses is listed below. A more detailed overviewed, tuned
to the specific design and project scope can be obtained from DNVs Nauticus Production System.
Object
Passive towing
equipment
supporting structures
Documentation type


On request (R)
including towing force design loads and

winch load footprint.
Applicable if static force > 50 kN or
bending moment > 100 kNm.
Applicable if static force > 50 kN or
bending moment > 100 kNm
Y; AP; SCF
Y; FI
1.3 Principles
Requirements for towing systems are given in DNV-OS-E301 Ch.2 Sec.4 and Ch.3 Sec.2 K
Requirements for equipment are given in DNV-OS-E304.
Non-self propelled self-elevating units are not required to have temporary mooring.
Section 2. Towing
2.1 General
The unit shall have a permanent arrangement for towing. The line between the fastening devices and the
fairlead shall be unobstructed.
There shall be arrangements for hang-off and retrieval of the unit's towing bridle(s) and towing pennant(s).
In addition to the permanent towing arrangement, there shall be a possibility of using an emergency
arrangement of equivalent strength. Application of the unit's mooring arrangement may be considered for this
purpose.
The design load for the towing arrangement shall be clearly stated, e.g. for classed units, in the Appendix to the
classification certificate.
2.2 Material
Plate materials in towline fastening devices and their supporting structures shall be as given in Table D3 in
DNV-OS-C101, Ch.1 Sec.4.
The termination of towing bridle(s) and/or pennant(s) where connected to the unit should be chain cable of
sufficient length to ensure that steel wire rope segments of the towing arrangement will not be subject to
chafing against the unit for towline pull sector between 90 port and 90starboard. Alternatively the full length
of bridle(s) and pennant(s) can be chain cable.
Chain cables and shackles to be used in the towing arrangement shall be of offshore quality (R3, R3S, R4, R4S
or R5) or ship chain quality K3. Green pin type shackles of polar type may be accepted provided they are
certified by DNV.
Towing bridles and pennants of steel wire rope shall be in accordance with the requirements given in DNVDET NORSKE VERITAS AS

Pt.3 Ch.3 Sec.2. Towing Page 41
OS-E301 respectively E304.

All eyes in towing arrangement connections shall be fitted with hard thimbles or spelter sockets in accordance
with OS-E301 Ch.2 Sec.4 N.
2.3 Strength analysis

The design load for the towing arrangement shall be based on the force, FT, required for towing the unit when
floating in its normal transit condition. For the purpose of determining the required towing force, thrust
provided by the unit's own propulsion machinery should normally not be taken into account. The unit under
tow shall be able to maintain position against a specified sea state, wind and current velocity acting
simultaneously, without the static force in the towing arrangement exceeding its towing design load.
As a minimum the following weather conditions shall be used for calculation of environmental drift forces, FT,
for world-wide towing:
sustained wind velocity: U1 min, 10 = 20 m/s (10 m above sea level)

current velocity: VC = 1 m/s
significant wave height: HS = 5 m
zero up-crossing wave period in second: 6 Tz 9.
Guidance note:
Environmental forces may be calculated according to DNV-RP-C205.
Normally the towing arrangement shall be designed for use of a single tug of sufficient capacity. If the size of
the unit necessitates the use of two or more tugs pulling in the same direction, the towing design load, FD, to
be used in the strength analysis for each towing bridle or pennant is a function of the required towing force and
the number of tugs comprised in the design and given by:
FD = ftowFT (kN)
ftow
= Design load factor

= 1.0, if NTUG = 1
= 1.5/NTUG, if NTUG > 1
NTUG = number of tugs comprised in the design of the towing arrangement.
Guidance note:
It is advised that the towing design load for each towing bridle or pennant not to be taken less than 1000 kN and that
the towing arrangement is designed for use of a single tug.
The minimum breaking strength, Smbs of the unit's towing bridle(s) and/or towing pennant(s), shall not be less
than 3 times the towing design load, FD.
The nominal equivalent stress, e in the flounder plate is normally not to exceed f when subjected to a load
equal to the breaking strength of the unit's towline, Smbs. The strength analysis shall be made for the most
unfavourable direction of the towline.
Towing fastening devices, including fairleads, and their supporting structures shall be designed for a load equal
to the minimum breaking strength of the weakest link in the unit's towing bridle and/or towing pennants, Smbs.
Strength analyses shall be made for the most unfavourable direction of the towline pull, i.e. angle of attack to
device or structure. The nominal equivalent stress, e, in the towing devices and their supporting structures
shall not exceed 0.9 f and 0.8 f, respectively.

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PART 4 MACHINERY SYSTEMS AND

EQUIPMENT

CHAPTER 1 MARINE, MACHINERY AND PIPING SYSTEMS

Section 1. General
1.1 Introduction
This section provides principles, technical requirements and guidance for design, manufacturing and
installation of marine and machinery systems.
Reference
Title
IMO Res. A.753(18)
Guidelines for the application of plastic pipes on ships
DNV-OS-B101
Metallic Materials
DNV-OS-D101
DNV-OS-D202
DNV Ship Rules, Pt.4, Ch.3 Rotating Machinery, Drivers
DNV Ship Rules, Pt.4, Ch.4 Rotating Machinery, Power Transmission
Classification Note 41.2
Calculation of Gear Rating for Marine Transmission
1.2 Application
These rules apply to marine piping systems, machinery piping systems and marine machinery systems. They
do not include systems primarily intended for operation in drilling or hydrocarbon production service and their
dedicated auxiliary systems. Interfaces between such systems and marine systems should be identified and a
specification break defined.
Guidance note:
Piping and equipment for drilling and drilling related auxiliary systems are addressed in DNV-OS-E101. These are
only part of class scope if the additional class notation DRILL has been included in the contractual agreement between
yard and DNV.

Plans showing machinery arrangement shall be submitted for information. These shall show layout of
machinery components such as engines, boilers, fans, heat exchangers, generators, switchboards, pumps,
purifiers, filters etc., but excluding pipes, valves and accessories.
The plans shall be accompanied by a list of the components and specification of make and type.
A general overview of the required plans and analyses is listed below. A more detailed overviewed, tuned to
the specific design and project scope can be obtained from DNVs Nauticus Production System.
Object
Documentation type
C040 Design Analysis Axial vibration calculations.

Torsional vibration calculations for
Main generator diesel
C040 Design Analysis transient conditions.
engine (Main/Emergency)
Torsional vibration calculations for
C040 Design Analysis steady state conditions. Applicable for
engine rated power > = 500 kW.
Engine vibration calculations.
Applicable for engine rated power > =
C040 Design Analysis 200 kW. Applicable for resilient mounted
Main generator diesel
engine, except generator driver set rigidly
engine (Main/Emergency)
mounted on a resilient mounted frame.
[C280-12] > Resilient
Calculations of the static and dynamic
engine mount
within the elastic mounts
C040 Design Analysis position
including type designation and fastening
arrangement drawing.
Machinery and marine
S050 - Connections to
Sea valves
piping systems general
the shell and to sea chests

On request (R)
AP
AP
AP
AP
AP
AP

Table 1-2 Documentation requirements (Continued)

Object
Valve control hydraulic
power system
Auxiliary feed water
system
Auxiliary steam piping
system (Hot Water)
Auxiliary condensate
system
Fuel oil system
Lubrication oil system
Quick closing valve
arrangement
Fresh water system
Compressed air systems
Internal drain
arrangements
Scuppers
Sounding systems
Overflow system
Exhaust systems
Provisions refrigeration
system
Sludge handling
arrangement
Bilge handling systems
Sea water system
Ballast system
Sea chests
Air pipes
Documentation type
S040 - Control diagram
Remote control of valves.

On request (R)
AP
AP
AP
AP
AP
AP
AP
Cooling system.
S010 - Piping diagram
AP
AP
AP
If outlets are through ships side or stern.
AP
AP
AP
AP
AP
AP
S030 Capacity analysis
AP

Z170 - Installation
Plastic pipes only.
manual
S050 - Connections to
the shell and to sea chests Sea valves.
S020 - Pressure drop
Back pressure in tanks when overfilling.
analysis
Fuel oil control and

monitoring system
Lubrication oil control and
monitoring system
Sea water control and
monitoring system
Fresh water control and
I020 - Control and
monitoring system
monitoring system
Starting air control and
documentation
monitoring system
Control air control and
monitoring system
Bilge water control and
monitoring system
Ballasting control and
monitoring system
Control of valves and pumps.
AP
AP
AP
AP
AP
For pipes conveying steam with a temperature exceeding 400C, the plans shall show particulars of flanges and
bolts and details of welded joints with specification of welding procedure and filler metals. For calculations of
thermal expansion stresses see D101, Ch.2 Sec.2, C500.
Detailed information on the installation procedures for plastic pipes shall be submitted for approval. The
documentation shall include information on joining procedure, supporting, clamping and expansion elements.

The machinery shall be so arranged that inadvertent operation leading to reduced safety of the unit or
installation or personnel, cannot occur as a consequence of one single operational error.
The machinery and piping systems shall be arranged to prevent sea water, stored hydrocarbons or chemicals or
ballast from reaching dry spaces of the installation or stored hydrocarbons or chemicals from being discharged
overboard as a consequence of inadvertent operations. Measures shall also be taken to prevent inadvertent
movement of ballast or stored fluids internally within these systems.
Systems and tanks shall be so arranged that leakage or operation of valves will not directly lead to increased
risk of damage to machinery, installation or personnel due to mixing of different fluids.
Machinery, boilers and associated piping systems shall be so installed and protected as to reduce to a minimum
any danger to persons onboard, due regard being paid to moving parts, hot surfaces and other hazards.
Units or installations with ballast water treatment systems installed in order to meet the requirements of the
Ballast Water Management Convention shall follow the requirements of Ship Rules Pt.6 Ch.18 Sec.4.
2.1 Component design

Where no specific requirements are given in these standards regarding dimensioning and choice of materials,
generally recognized standards and engineering principles may be applied.
If acceptable accuracy cannot be obtained by strength calculations, special tests for the determination of the
strength of the design may be required.
When it is of essential significance for the safety of the unit or installation that the function of a component is
maintained as long as possible in the event of fire, materials with high heat resistance shall be used.
Materials with low heat resistance shall not be used in components where fire may cause outflow of flammable
or health hazardous fluids, flooding of any watertight compartment or destruction of watertight integrity.
Guidance note:
Materials with high heat resistance are materials having a melting point greater than 925C. Materials with low heat
resistance are all other materials. Deviations from the above requirement will be subject to special considerations.
Section 3. Valves
3.1 Design and tests
Requirements regarding the design of valves are given in OS-D101, Ch.2 Sec.2 E100. Required hydrostatic
tests are described in E200.
3.2 Installation
Requirements regarding the installation of valves are given in OS-D101, Ch.2 Sec.1 A800
3.3 Operation
Open or closed position of valves shall be easily visible. If a valve's function in the system is not evident, there
shall be adequate information on a name plate attached to the valve. Other requirements regarding the operation
of valves are given in OS-D101, Ch.2 Sec.1 A700.
Section 4. Piping
4.1 Design
Marine piping systems include the following:
ballast system
bilge system
drains system
air/overflow systems
sounding system
cooling system
lubricating oil system
fuel oil system
thermal oil system
feed water and condensate systems
steam system
hydraulic system

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pneumatic system
firewater system.
Piping systems used for safe operation of the unit or installation shall in general be separate from piping
systems used for drilling or production operations. If cross connections are necessary, appropriate means shall
be fitted to prevent possible contamination of the safe system from any hazardous medium.
Installation of pipes for water, steam or oil behind or above electric switchboards shall be avoided as far as
possible. If this is impracticable, all detachable pipe joints and valves shall be at a safe distance from the
switchboard or well shielded from it.
Routing of water pipes and air and sounding pipes through freezing chambers shall be avoided.
For water-cooled electrical equipment seawater pipes shall be routed away from the equipment, so that any
leakage in flanges do not damage the equipment.
4.1.1 Materials
Materials used in piping systems shall be suitable for the medium and service for which the system is intended.
The following aspects should be considered when selecting materials:
type of service
compatibility with other materials in the system such as valve bodies and casings, for example in order to
minimize bimetallic corrosion
ability to resist general and localized corrosion or erosion caused by internal fluids and/or marine
environment
ability to resist selective corrosion, for example de-zincification of brass, de-aluminification of aluminium
brass and graphitization of cast iron
ductility
need for special welding procedures
need for special inspection, tests, or quality control.
Guidance note:
The traditional stainless steels, including type 316 or 316L, are generally not considered suitable for use in seawater
systems.
However, certain stainless steels with higher contents of chromium, molybdenum and nitrogen have improved
resistance to localised corrosion. These include high molybdenum austenitic steels and ferritic-austenitic (duplex)
steels. Even these steels cannot be considered immune to attack under all situations; avoidance of stagnant seawater
conditions and removal of welding oxides are some of the important factors to the successful use
Materials to be used in the construction of piping systems shall be manufactured and tested in accordance with
DNV-OS-B101. Carbon steel materials are in general suitable for the majority of the piping systems.
Galvanised pipes are recommended as the minimum protection against corrosion for pipes in seawater systems,
including those for bilge, air vent and ballast service.
Non-ferrous metallic materials may be accepted in piping system transporting flammable fluids and in bilge
piping provided that fire endurance properties in accordance with a recognised code is documented.
In addition to the above, additional details are given in OS-D101, Ch.2, Sec 2 as listed in the table below.
Table 4-1
Description
Carbon and low alloy steel
Copper and copper alloys
Cast iron
Plastic pipes
Flanges, valve bodies, etc.
Bolts and nuts
Material certificates
Reference in OS-D101, Ch.2

Sec.2, B200
Sec.2, B300
Sec.2, B400
Sec.2, B500
Sec.2, B600
Sec.2, B700
Sec.2, B800
4.2 Platform piping

4.2.1 Pre-load/ballast
The rig shall be supplied with a ballast/pre-load system with redundant pumping capability. Dump valves are
accepted for drainage of the pre-load tanks.

In addition, the general requirements of DNV-OS-D101 Ch.2, Sec.3 B as listed in Table 4-2 shall be complied
with.
4.2.2 Bilge and drainage
The unit or installation shall be equipped with 100% redundancy in bilge pumping system and means for
draining engine room, all compartments and watertight sections. Compartments containing liquids such as
cooling water, oil fuel or stored produced liquid are to have their own separate pumping system.
Again, the general requirement in DNV-OS-D101 Ch.2, Sec.3 B as listed in Table 4-2 shall be complied with.
Table 4-2
Description
Basic requirements
Ballast systems
Drainage of dry compartments below main deck
Drainage of dry compartments above main deck
Pumping and piping arrangement
Bilge pipes
Bilge pumps
Bilge wells, mud boxes, valves etc.
Reference in DNV-OS-D101 Ch.2, Sec.3

Sec.3, B100
Sec.3, B200
Sec.3, B300
Sec.3, B400
Sec.3, B500
Sec.3, B600
Sec.3, B700
Sec.3, B800
4.2.3 Raw water systems

If the raw water system supplies water to essential systems, such as fire water systems or cooling water, system
and installation requirements are to be as required for the essential system.
The following raw water system requirement applies:
1) A suitable isolation valve/valves to be provided to be able to isolate one of raw water pump systems
2) In case of leg well suction, hoses may be permitted provided they are adequately supported. Hoses to be
fire protected according IMO Res. A.753(18) L3 and protected from relevant fire scenarios1) except when
a single incident will not impair the required raw water capacity.
3) Suction points (if both is fitted on one leg) to be at different heights (or caissons to be adequately protected).
Guidance note:
Submersible raw water pumps installed on a hose reel may be considered case to case. The hose reel to be located to
ensure that a single incident would not damage both. Collapsible type hoses are not considered acceptable. The fire
resistance of hoses as for leg well suction.
4.2.4 Drag chains

Hoses in drag chain are to be fire protected according IMO Res. A.753(18) L3 and protected from relevant fire
scenarios2),
1)
2)
Reference is made to USCG PFM 1-98: Policy File Memorandum on the Fire Performance Requirements for Plastic Pipe per IMO
Resolution A.753(18).
Reference is made to USCG PFM 1-98: Policy File Memorandum on the Fire Performance Requirements for Plastic Pipe per IMO
Resolution A.753(18).

4.2.5 Air, overflow and sounding

Air, overflow and sounding are to be installed according OS-D101, Ch.2, Sec.3 F as detailed below.
Table 4-3
Description
Arrangement of air pipes
Air pipes, sectional area
Overflow pipes, arrangement
Overflow pipes, sectional area
Sounding arrangements
Sounding pipes, sectional area
Reference in OS-D101, Ch.2, Sec.3

Sec.3, F100
Sec.3, F200
Sec.3, F300
Sec.3, F400
Sec.3, F500
Sec.3, F600
4.2.6 Storage and transfer systems for helicopter fuels

If installed, tanks and pipe systems for the storage and transfer systems for helicopter fuels have to comply to
OS-D101, Ch.2, Sec.3 G.
4.3 Machinery piping

Redundancy capacity of components shall be as specified in the requirements for the different systems.
Applied to piping systems this implies that more than one pump unit shall be installed when failure of such a
unit will result in loss of a main function.
The capacity shall normally be sufficient to cover demands at maximum continuous load on the main function
when any pump unit is out of service.
4.3.1 Cooling system
Cooling systems in self-elevating units or installations shall be so arranged that the supply of cooling water to
the generator prime movers will not be affected, even if the fire pumps are in operation, during raising and
lowering of the installation. In such events the cooling water may be supplied from a storage tank.
More detailed requirements are given in OS-D101, Ch.2 Sec.4 B.
4.3.2 Lubrication oil system
Lubricating oil systems shall be separated from other systems. This requirement does not apply to hydraulic
governing and maneuvering systems for auxiliary engines.
Other requirements are given in OS-D101, Ch.2 Sec.4 C as detailed below.
Table 4-4
Description
Lubricating oil pre-treatment arrangement
Lubricating oil supply
Remote shut-off arrangement for lubricating oil tanks

Sec.4, C200
Sec.4, C300
Sec.4, C400
4.3.3 Fuel oil system

Requirements for the fuel oil system are given in OS-D101, Ch.2 Sec.4 D, as detailed in the table below.
Table 4-5
Description
Flash point of fuel oil
Fuel oil tanks
Fuel oil piping
Arrangement of valves and fittings
Remotely controlled shut-off arrangement for fuel oil tanks
Fuel oil pre-heaters
Fuel oil pre-treatment arrangement
Drip trays
Oil filters
Various requirements

Sec.4, D100
Sec.4, D200
Sec.4, D300
Sec.4, D400
Sec.4, D500
Sec.4, D600
Sec.4, D700
Sec.4, D800
Sec.4, D900
Sec.4, D1000

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4.3.4 Feed water and condensation systems

Requirements for the fuel oil system are given in OS-D101, Ch.2 Sec.4 E, as detailed in the table below.
Table 4-6
Description
Feed water pumps and piping
Feed water heating
Feed water tanks
Condensate from steam heating of tanks

Sec.4, F100
Sec.4, F200
Sec.4, F300
Sec.4, F400
4.3.5 Hydraulic systems

The redundancy requirement of the top of the section applies to pumps, filters and pressure reduction units.
Other requirements are given in OS-D101, Ch.2 Sec.4 H, as detailed in the table below.
Table 4-7
Description

Sec.4, H100
Sec.4, H200
Sec.4, H300
Sec.4, H400
Sec.4, H500
General
Hydraulic power supply
Hydraulic cylinders
Accumulators
Hydraulic equipment
4.3.6 Pneumatic power supply

The redundancy requirement on the top of this section applies for compressors, filters, pressure reduction units
when supplying power for control of main functions, and air treatment units (lubricator or oil mist injector and
dehumidifier.
Other requirements on the power supply and the pneumatic equipment are given in OS-D101, Ch.2 Sec.4 I.
4.4 Pipe fabrication, workmanship and testing

Fabrication, workmanship and testing of piping is described in OS-D101, Ch.2 Sec.6, as detailed in the table
below.
Table 4-8
Description
Welding
Brazing of Copper and Copper Alloys
Pipe Bending
Joining of Plastic Pipes
Hydrostatic Tests of Piping
Functional Testing

Sec.6 B
Sec.6 C
Sec.6 D
Sec.6 E
Sec.6 F
Sec.6 G
Section 5. Rotating Machines

5.1 Principles
The machinery shall be so designed, installed and protected that risks of fire, explosions, accidental pollution,
leakages and accidents thereof are acceptably low.
Reliability and availability of the machinery shall be adapted according to considerations of the consequences
from machinery failures and disturbances.
The design arrangement of machinery foundations, shaft connections, piping and ducting shall take into
account the effects of thermal expansion, vibrations, misalignment and hull interaction to ensure operation
within safe limits. Bolts and nuts exposed to dynamic forces and vibrations shall be properly secured.
It should be ensured that the design of the bearings and the arrangements for lubrication are satisfactory to
withstand the inclinations specified in Pt.1, Ch.3, Sec.3.6. The manufacturer should be informed when the
machine is ordered.
5.2 Diesel engines

Requirements for diesel engines used for main and emergency power, including the related procedural

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requirements for certification and testing are described in DNV Ship Rules, Pt.4, Ch.3, Sec.1 as detailed in the
table below.
Description
General
Design
Testing and Inspection
Workshop Testing
Control and Monitoring
Arrangement
Vibration
Installation Inspections
Shipboard Testing
Reference in DNV Ship Rules, Pt.4, Ch.3, Sec.1

Sec.1 A
Sec.1 B
Sec.1 C
Sec.1 D
Sec.1 E
Sec.1 F
Sec.1 G
Sec.1 H
Sec.1 I
5.3 Starting arrangements

5.3.1 Capacity
Starting systems for internal combustion engines shall have capacity for 3 starts each. The duration of each
starting shall be minimum 10 s. If a starting system serves two or more engines, the capacity of the system shall
be the sum of the capacity requirements.
Additional requirements to the starting system for generator sets arranged as standby generators and/or
arranged for starting in a black-out situation are given in Chapter 2 4.1.
Requirements to starting of emergency generators are given below. Drivers for fire pumps required to be fed
from emergency generator shall follow the same starting requirements as for emergency generators.
5.3.2 Pneumatic
Compressors shall be installed with total capacity sufficient for charging air receivers of capacities specified
above from atmospheric to full pressure in the course of one (1) hour.
Two or more compressors of total capacity as specified above shall be installed. The capacity shall be
approximately equally shared between the compressors. At least one of the compressors shall be independently
(not direct connected to the engine) driven.
Engines started by compressed air shall have at least two independent starting air receivers of about equal
capacity.
In order to protect starting air mains against explosion arising from improper functioning of starting valve, the
following devices shall be fitted:
an isolation non-return valve or equivalent at the starting air supply connection to each engine
a bursting disc or flame arrester in way of the starting valve of each cylinder for direct reversing engines
having a main starting manifold
at the supply inlet to the starting air manifold for non-reversing engines.
The bursting discs or flame arresters may be omitted for engines having a bore not exceeding 230 mm.
The pipes and valves, including the non-return valve, shall be designed to withstand the possible back pressure
if a starting valve remains open.
Use of flexible hoses in the starting air system is only permitted where necessary in order to allow for relative
movements. Flexible hoses with their couplings shall be type approved, see Ch.6 Sec.6 D.
5.3.3 Electric
When electric starting arrangement for auxiliary engines is used, there shall be at least two separately installed
batteries, connected by separate electric circuits arranged such that parallel connection is not possible. Each
battery shall be capable of starting the engine when in cold and ready to start condition.
Starting arrangements for two or more main engines shall be divided between the two batteries and connected
by separate circuits.
The batteries shall be installed in separate boxes or lockers or in a common battery room with separate shelves
(not above each other).
The capacity of starting batteries shall comply with capacity requirements as given on the beginning of this
section. If the starting batteries are also used for supplying other consumers, the capacity shall be increased
accordingly.

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5.3.4 Emergency generators

Emergency generating set shall be equipped with starting device with a stored energy capability of at least three
consecutive starts. A second source of energy shall be provided for an additional three starts within 30 minutes,
unless manual starting can be demonstrated to be effective within this time.
If the emergency generator is arranged for pneumatic starting, the air supply shall be from a separate air
receiver.
The air receiver shall not be connected to other pneumatic systems, except for the starting system in the engine
room. If such a connection is arranged, the pipeline shall be provided with a screw-down non-return valve.
5.4 Start from dead ship

Dead ship condition as defined in the MODU Code Ch.1.3.15 implies for non-self propelled Self Elevating
units that main power supply is out of operation and that auxiliary services (such as compressed air, starting
current from batteries etc.) for the restoration of the main power supply are not available.
From the above condition, the main power supply shall be brought back in operation within 30 minutes using
only the facilities available on board. In addition, it shall be possible to recover from a dead ship condition with
any one generator, transformer or power converter out of service.
The emergency source of electrical power may be used for the purpose of starting from a dead ship condition
if its capability either alone or combined with that of any other source of electrical power is sufficient to provide
at the same time those services required to be supplied from the emergency power, except fire pumps. (ref
MODU Code 7.9.1.2, for a list of the services see OS-D201, Ch.2, Sec.2, C103).
Section 6. Jacking Gear Machinery

6.1 General
6.1.1 Application
The requirements in this section are specific for installations of the pinion rack type. These requirements apply
to the gear transmissions, pinion-rack, the brake and (if applicable) flexible mounts.
The jack house frame and the welding connection between rack and leg structure are dealt with in DNV-OSC201 Sec.12 G and is further discussed in Pt.3, Ch.1 of this rule book.
6.1.2 Document and plans to be submitted
In general detailed information to assess the quality of the jacking gear system is supplied by its vendor.
The yard shall specify a relevant load-time spectrum. This shall include at least the following:
raising of the legs

lowering of the legs
raising of the platform
lowering of the platform
exceptional use (e.g. one or more units out of service)
pre-load holding (static)
pre-load raising (if permitted)
pre-load lowering
storm holding (static)
motor stalling torque.
6.2 General
All jacking machinery components shall be designed for any relevant load condition mentioned above. Design
safety factors etc. are valid for all foreseen operating conditions. For loads that are not foreseen, but may occur,
such as motor stalling torque, lower safety factors may apply.
The elements in the load-time spectrum listed above (except motor stalling torque) are vertical net loads on the
rack.
The following shall be included in the load spectrum:
friction losses from leg guiding in the hull structure
effect of variation in location of the centre of gravity of the unit or installation.
Unless otherwise documented, the guide friction may be taken as 10% of the net vertical force in normal
operation. When lifting in a tilted position (due to soil penetration in pre-load) higher guide friction shall be
assumed. When evaluating the stresses in the jacking machinery, the influence of friction in bearings and on
gear flanks shall be considered.

Jacking machinery (including pinion-rack) shall be designed so that an overload failure occurs in open
machinery prior to enclosed machinery. This means that conditions such as e.g. a motor stalling or lifting with
a locked brake are to cause clearly visible deformation in easily accessible parts such as pinion (preferably) or
rack before any critical failure occurs in an enclosed gearbox.
When a design is documented by means of tests in lieu of calculations, or by combinations thereof, lower safety
factors than those required by calculations may be accepted. The level will be considered on the basis of the
extent of the testing and the acceptance criteria for the various parts after the test. When units or parts of units
are tested, normally the whole load spectrum shall be applied and each load level shall be multiplied with the
required safety factor. When different safety factors apply, such as for tooth root strength and flank durability,
the highest (i.e. tooth root strength) shall be used for testing purposes. (Due to the elevated loads, some flank
deterioration is considered acceptable in this case).
The jacking machinery shall be designed to avoid self-locking when descending. The minimum total efficiency
in lifting mode is 2/3. The total efficiency shall include motor, gear transmission and pinion-rack.
6.3 Materials
Materials in forged and cast components are to satisfy the requirements given in DNV-OS-B101, Ch.2 Sec.3
Table B2 and Sec.4 Table B2. For materials with yield strength value higher than given in the table, the material
properties are equal to the highest tabulated values. Materials in fixation chocks in the fixation system (if
installed) are to be equivalent to the material in the racks.
6.4 Arrangement
The jacking units shall be arranged so that they can be removed individually for servicing.
Power supply are to arranged so that no single failure prevents the jacking operation. The jacking machinery
with control system is defined as an important system as defined in DNV-OS-D202, Ch.1 Sec.1 C209.
In case of failures, the jacking systems shall be designed such that repair (incl. minor replacements) is possible
within 3 hrs. An FMEA according to DNV-OS-D202, Ch.3 Sec.1 Table B2 is to be carried out.
The jacking units shall be supported in such a way that elastic jack-house frame deflections are not harmful to
the pinion-rack mesh. The jack-house frame and leg-rack shall have dimensional tolerances that permits an
involute gear mesh (i.e. contact ratio is above unity) between pinion and rack under all operating conditions.
Flexible (sandwich) rubber pads shall be protected by an oil based coating.
The motors shall be provided with a possibility for mechanical wind-up, e.g. a square free-shaft end for crank
application.
An interlock shall be provided between electric motors and fixation rack system (if any), in order to prevent
power supply to the motors when the fixation rack is engaged.
6.5 Gearing
6.5.1 General
Details on calculation of gearing are given in Classification Note 41.2. This contains information on calculation
of tooth root strength (fractures or deformation) and flank surface durability (pitting, spalling and case
crushing) and scuffing for enclosed gear units.
The following minimum safety factors apply (but due consideration shall be given to the principles given in 6.2:
Tooth root strength, applicable to both enclosed and open gearing:
safety against accumulated fatigue due to all lifting and descending loads SF = 1.5
safety against static loads as storm holding or pre-load holding SF = 1.35
safety against one motor stalling SF = 1.2.
Flank surface durability, applicable to enclosed gearing, except for case crushing (surface hardened
gearing) which also applies to open gears:
safety against accumulated fatigue due to all lifting and descending loads SH = 1.0
safety against case crushing under static loads and one motor stalling SH = 1.0.
Scuffing, applicable to enclosed gearing:
safety SS = 1 except for motor stalling.
Welded gears shall be stress relieved. Welds that suffer a stress variation during the rotation shall be designed
to prevent (low cycle) fatigue.
The permissible stress range in a full penetration weld with a smooth (accessible) backside is 0.5 times the yield
strength of the softer material. For inaccessible backside or non-full penetration welds the permissible stress
range is 0.2 times the yield strength of the softer material. The stress range shall be determined by finite element

method analyses and is to consider any stress concentration.

Guidance note:
To facilitate asset management during the operational use of the unit, it is recommended that the fatigue life
calculations as done above are made available for operational users.
6.5.2 Pinion rack

For pinions the tooth profile shall be specified on a drawing.
The safety factors of the gearing apply for the pinions and racks as well, with exception of rack tooth root
strength for storm holding and motor stalling where tooth deformation is acceptable.
For calculation of tooth root stresses of pinion and rack, load application at the tooth tip shall be assumed.
Further guidance can be found in Appendix C in Classification Note 41.2.
6.5.3 Gear casings and bearing structure
Welded gear casings and supporting structure around bearings shall be stress relieved.
The casings and bearing structures shall be designed to prevent deflections that may be harmful for the gearing.
The design shall enable inspections of the gearing and plain bearings. For parallel shaft gears this means
inspection openings, and for epicyclic gears openings for access with boroscope. In addition, it is recommended
that appropriate oil sample points are installed.
6.5.4 Shafts and connections
Connections as shrink fitting, bolted wheels, flange bolts, splines, keys, etc. shall fulfil the criteria given in
Classification Note 41.2.
Shafts shall be designed to have safety against yielding that is consistent with the tooth root strength criteria in
6.2. Combined bending and torsion shall be considered. Stress concentration factors may be taken from
relevant literature or from the Classification Note 41.2.
Special consideration shall be given to high speed shafts accumulating more than 104 cycles.
6.5.5 Bearings
Ball and roller bearings shall have a minimum L10a (ISO 281) life time that is suitable with regard to the
specified overhaul intervals. The influence of the lubrication oil film may be taken into account for L10a,
provided that the necessary conditions, in particular cleanliness, are fulfilled.
The surface pressure (on projected area) in plain bearings shall not exceed 50% of the yield strength of the
bearing material when the maximum load is applied. The bearings and lubrication are also to be designed to
avoid wear that could be harmful for the gear meshes.
6.6 Brakes
A shaft brake shall be provided. This is to engage automatically in the event of power failure to the jacking
machinery.
The brake is to be designed to operate at least at a shaft speed corresponding to the maximum operational
jacking speed + 10%.
The static brake friction torque shall not be less than 1.3 times the maximum torque at the brake position.
6.7 Flexible mountings

Flexible mounting of the jacking units will be specially considered. Possibilities for replacement of these
flexible mountings are to be taken into account.
6.8 Control and monitoring

The following control and monitoring arrangements are required:
a) Remote indication and alarm if a brake is not released when power applied to the motors. The brake alarm
shall be given by an independent mechanical sensor.
b) Remote indication and alarm for overheating of an electric motor.
c) A permanent remote indication of loads during jacking and retrieval shall be provided. For a lattice leg unit
the load per chord is as a minimum to be presented. Alarm signal to be given when maximum load is
exceeded.

6.9 Testing & inspection

6.9.1 General
The testing of the jacking gear system shall in general consist of workshop testing, inspection after installation
and testing on board. A complete overview is to be found in DNVs Shipping Rules, Pt.4, Ch.4, Sec.2 C as
follows:
Table 6-1
Description
Certification of parts
Pinion and wheels
Welded gear designs
Ancillaries
Assembling
Reference in DNVs Shipping Rules, Pt.4, Ch.4, Sec.2 C

Sec.2, C100
Sec.2, C200
Sec.2, C300
Sec.2, C400
Sec.2, C500
6.9.2 Workshop testing

Spin test and contact pattern test shall be carried out according to the Rules for Classification of Ships Pt.4
Ch.4. Sec 2D.
6.9.3 Installation inspection
The alignment between the pinions and rack shall be checked both longitudinally and with regard to distance
between pinion centre and rack.
The gearing box shall be inspected on the following (with reference to Rules for Classification of Ships Pt.4
Ch.4:
shaft alignment, see Sec.1 H300

fastening of propulsion gearboxes (stoppers and bolt tightening)
flushing, applicable if the system is opened during installation. Preferably with the foreseen gear oil. If
flushing oil is used, residual flushing oil shall be avoided.
lubrication oil shall be as specified (viscosity and FZG class) on makers list
pressure tests to nominal pressure (for leakage) where cooler, filters or piping is mounted onboard
tooth contact pattern, see 202.
6.9.4 Testing on board

The testing on board is part of the jacking trials as described in Pt.6, Ch.4.

CHAPTER 2 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS

Section 1. General
1.1 Introduction
This section provides principles, technical requirements and guidance for design, manufacturing and
installation of electrical installations.
Table 1-1
Reference
DNV-OS-D201
IEC 61892
Title
Mobile and fixed offshore units Electrical installations
1.2 Application
The requirements in this section apply to:
all electrical installations with respect to safety for personnel and fire hazard
all electrical installations serving essential or important services with respect to availability.

Documentation related to electrical installation system design shall be submitted as required by the table below.
Object
Documentation type
E010 Overall single

line diagram
AP
For:
AC power systems
DC battery systems
UPS systems
For:
E040 Electrical power AC power systems
consumption balance
DC battery systems
UPS systems
System
philosophy may not be required if the overall single line
E220 Electrical system diagram
is sufficient to give necessary understanding of the
philosophy
operation and relevant operation modes of the system.
E200 Short circuit
calculations
E210 Harmonic
Required when more than 20% of connected load is by semidistortion calculations
conductor assemblies, in relation to connected generating capacity.
E100 Voltage drop
Upon request and when a motor rated above 30% of the feeding
calculations
generator(s) or transformer(s) rated power is started direct on line.
The document shall cover:
generator protection
E080 Discrimination
main switchboard circuits (ref OS-D201, Ch.1 Sec.1 D901)
analysis
emergency switchboard circuits (ref OS-D201, Ch.1 Sec.1 D902)
battery and UPS systems
Including locations of power sources, switchboards and
Z030 System
distribution boards for main and emergency power, UPSs and
arrangement plan
batteries. Arrangement of access doors, fire divisions and high fire
risk areas related to the above.
Required
if separate emergency source of power is omitted in
Z071 Failure mode and accordance
with OS-D201, Ch.2 Sec.2 C104.
effect analysis
Upon request for other systems.
E050 Single line
diagrams/ consumer list
for switchboards
Electric power
systems
Z140 Test procedure

for quay and sea trial
Motor starters
Cables
E170 Electrical
schematic drawing
E030 Cable selection
philosophy
For approval (AP)

or
On request (R)
AP
AP
FI
FI
FI
FI, R
AP
FI
AP
Redundancy and failure modes based on FMEA. Required if

separate emergency source of power is omitted in accordance with
OS-D201, Sec.2 C104.
Upon request for other systems.
AP
Starters for essential services.
AP
AP

Emergency
stop system
Installation in
hazardous
areas
Installation in
hazardous
areas
Lighting
systems
E170 Electrical
schematic drawing
Emergency stop of electrical propulsion motors, pumps and fans,

showing fail to safe functionality.
AP
E090 Table of Exinstallation
Based on approved area classification drawing and ESD

philosophy (if relevant).
AP
G080 Hazardous area

classification drawing
An approved Area classification drawing where location of electric

equipment in hazardous area is added (Except battery room, paint
stores and gas bottle store).
FI
E190 Lighting
description
C030 System
arrangement plan
AP
Emergency lighting arrangement
AP
For documentation requirements of electrical equipment required to be delivered with DNV Product Certificate
see Pt.5 Sec.4.1.
The following principles apply to electrical installations:
Electrical installations shall be such that the safety of passengers, crew and unit from electrical hazards, is
ensured.
There shall be two mutually independent and self contained electric power supply systems on board:
main electric power supply system
emergency electric power supply system. Exceptions are given in DNV-OS-D201, Ch.2 Sec.2 C104.
Services required for normal operation of the offshore unit shall be operable with the emergency electrical
power generation and distribution system being unavailable, unless such services are permitted to be
powered by emergency electrical power supply only.
All consumers that support functions required to be available in normal operation, shall be supplied from
distribution systems independent of the emergency electrical power supply system. Exemptions are made
for one of redundant consumers required for dead ship recovery.
All consumers required to be available in emergency operation shall be supplied from distribution systems
independent of the main electric power supply system.
Consumers required having both main and emergency supply shall be supplied as required by relevant rules
applicable for these consumers. The primary supply shall be from the main system.
Offshore units without a dedicated emergency electric power supply system are accepted upon compliance
with requirements in DNV-OS-D201 Ch.2 Sec.2 C104.
Relevant specifications for system voltage, frequency and earthing are given in DNV-OS-D201, Ch.2, Sec.2
as follows:
Table 2-1
Description
System earthing
Types of distribution system
Hull return systems
System voltages and frequencies
Lightning protection
Earthing of aluminium superstructures on steel offshore
units
Reference in DNV-OS-D201, Ch.2, Sec.2

Sec.2 A103
Sec.2 A104
Sec.2 A105
Sec.2 A200
Sec.2 I600
Sec.2 I700

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Section 3. Arrangements and Installation

3.1 Arrangement
Arrangements for electrical installations are specified in OS-D202, Ch.2, Sec.2 I as follows:
Table 3-1
Description
Ventilation
Arrangement of power generation and distribution
Installation of switchboards1
Arrangement for high voltage switchboard rooms
Passage ways for main and emergency switchboards
Distribution switchboards
1

Sec.2, I101
Sec.2, I102
Sec.2, I201
Sec.2, I202
Sec.2, I203
Sec.2, I204
Applies for transformers as well
For the arrangement of batteries see 4.3.
3.2 Installation
The following applies for installation of electrical equipment:
All electrical equipment shall be permanently installed and electrically safe. This shall prevent injury to
personnel, when the equipment is handled or touched in the normal manner. (Interpretation of SOLAS
Ch.II-1/45.1.3)
All electrical equipment shall be selected and installed so as to avoid EMC problems. Thus preventing
disturbing emissions from equipment, or preventing equipment from becoming disturbed and affecting its
intended function(s).
Electrical equipment shall be placed in accessible locations so that those parts, which require manual
operation, are easily accessible.
Heat dissipating electrical equipment as for example lighting fittings and heating elements, shall be located
and installed so that high temperature equipment parts do not damage associated cables and wiring, or
affect surrounding material or equipment, and thus become a fire hazard. (Interpretation of SOLAS Ch.II1/45.7)
Equipment shall be installed in such a manner that the circulation of air to and from the associated
equipment or enclosures is not obstructed. The temperature of the cooling inlet air shall not exceed the
ambient temperature for which the equipment is specified.
All equipment of smaller type (luminaries, socket outlets etc.) shall be protected against mechanical
damage either by safe location or by additional protection, if not of a rugged metallic construction.
In addition installation requirements are given in OS-D20, Ch.2 Sec.10 B as listed in the table below.
Table 3-2
Description
Ventilation
High voltage switchgear
Passage of switchboards
Transformers
Heating and cooking appliances
Equipment enclosure, ingress protection
Reference in OS-D201, Ch.2 Sec.10

Sec.10, B102
Sec.10, B103
Sec.10, B104
Sec.10, B105
Sec.10, B106
Sec.10, B200
Section 4. Power Supply

4.1 Main
4.1.1 Capacity
The main power supply system shall have the capacity to supply power to all services necessary for maintaining
the offshore unit in normal operation without recourse to the emergency source of power.
There shall be component redundancy for main sources of power, transformers and power converters in the
main power supply system so that with any source, transformer or power converter out of operation, the power
supply system shall be capable of supplying power to the following services:
those services necessary to provide normal operational conditions and safety
starting the largest essential or important electric motor on board, except auxiliary thrusters, without the

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transient voltage and frequency variations exceeding the limits specified in DNV-OS-D201 Ch.2 Sec.2
A200
ensuring minimum comfortable conditions of habitability which shall include at least adequate services for
cooking, heating, domestic refrigeration (except refrigerators for air conditioning), mechanical ventilation,
sanitary and fresh water
for a duplicated essential or important auxiliary, one being supplied non-electrically and the other
electrically (e.g. lubricating oil pump No. 1 driven by the main engine, No. 2 by electric motor), it is not
expected that the electrically driven auxiliary is used when one generator is out of service
For dead ship recovery, see Ch.1, Sec.5.4.
4.1.2 Generator prime movers
Each generator shall normally be driven by a separate auxiliary engine not to be used for driven other auxiliary
systems.
Auxiliary engines shall comply with the requirements in DNV-OS-D101, Sec.5 B.
Guidance note:
Generators based on variable speed drives will be evaluated in each case. As a minimum, the following should be
evaluated:
- availability
- stability of output voltage and frequency
- short circuit capability and protection.
4.1.3 System functionality

At least two generator sets, connected to separate main busbar sections, shall be arranged with systems for
starting in a blackout situation. However, only one standby generator may be permitted if this generator is not
intended to be used for normal operation of the offshore unit.
Requirements to energy for starting and supply to auxiliaries required for starting are given in OS-D201, Ch.2,
Sec.2, B202.
4.1.4 Load shedding and automatic restoration of power
The system shall be so arranged that the electrical supply to ensure safety of the offshore unit, will be
maintained or immediately restored in case of loss of any one of the generators in service. This means:
All generators shall be equipped with automatic load shedding or other automatic means to prevent
sustained overload of any generator, ref. DNV-OS-D201 Ch.2 Sec.2 G101.
Where the electrical power is normally supplied by one generator provision shall be made, upon loss of
power, for automatic starting and connecting to the main switchboard of standby generator(s) of sufficient
capacity with automatic restarting of the essential auxiliaries, in sequential operation if required. Starting
and connection to the main switchboard of the standby generator is to be preferably within 30 seconds, but
in any case not more than 45 seconds, after loss of power.
Where prime movers with longer starting time are used, this starting and connection time may be exceeded
upon approval from the society.
Where more than one generating set is necessary to cover normal loads, the power supply system shall be
provided with suitable means for tripping or load reduction of consumers. If necessary, important
consumers may be tripped in order to permit propulsion and steering and to ensure safety. If the remaining
on line generators are not able to permit propulsion and steering and to ensure safety, provision shall be
made for automatic starting and connection to the main switchboard of the standby generator.
4.2 Emergency power supply systems

Requirements for emergency power supply systems are given in DNV-OS-D201 Ch.2 Sec.2 C.
Table 4-1
Description
Emergency power source
Capacity
Services to be supplied
Independent installation of power sources
Emergency switchboard
Transitional source
Emergency generators

Sec.2, C101
Sec.2, C102
Sec.2, C103
Sec.2, C104
Sec.2, C105
Sec.2, C200
Sec.2, C300

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4.3 Battery systems

Trip of battery by Emergency Shutdown System (ESD) shall be arranged as required by DNV-OS-A101, Sec.5.
Additional requirements for rechargeable Lead Acid and NiCd batteries are given in OS-D201, Ch.2 as follows:
Table 4-2
Description
Capacity of accumulator batteries
Battery powered systems
Battery monitoring
Arrangement
Ventilation
Charging stations for battery powered fork lift (if applicable)
Materials for installation
Testing

Ch.2, Sec.2 D101
Ch.2, Sec.2 D102
Ch.2, Sec.2 D103
Ch.2, Sec.2 I403
Ch.2, Sec.2 I404
Ch.2, Sec.2 I405
Ch.2, Sec.10 B302
Ch.2, Sec.10 B303
Requirements for installation of electrical equipment in battery rooms, lockers and boxes are given in Ch.3
Sec.3., alternatively OS-D201, Ch.2, Sec.11, C205
Installation of rechargeable battery types other than Lead Acid and NiCd will be evaluated case-by-case based
on the above requirements and DNV Rules for Ships Pt.6 Ch.28 - Tentative Rules for Battery Power.
Installation and ventilation recommendations from the manufacturer should always be followed.
4.4 Power supply to jacking gear

For power supply to jacking gear, see Chapter 1, Section 6.
Section 5. Electrical Power Distribution

Requirements to electric power distribution are given in DNV-OS-D201 Ch.2 Sec.2 F as follows:
Table 5-1
Description
General
Consequence of single failure
Division of main busbars
Generator circuits
Lighting
Power supply to control and monitoring systems
Low voltage shore connections

Sec.2, F101
Sec.2, F102
See below
Sec.2, F104
Sec.2, F200
Sec.2, F300
Sec.2, F400
Due to redundancy requirement for jacking machinery, the main busbar shall be subdivided into at least two
parts. So far as is practicable, the connection of generating sets and other duplicated equipment shall be equally
divided between the parts. In addition:
For high voltage distribution systems, the main busbar sections shall be connected by circuit breaker.
For low voltage distribution systems, busbars which can be divided into at least two parts within three hours
can be accepted. (System category repairable system R3 as defied in Chapter 3 1.4 or DNV-OS-D202
Ch.2 Sec.1 B102.)
Section 6. Protection
Requirements to protection are given in DNV-OS-D201 Ch.2 Sec.2 G as follows:
Table 6-1
Description
System protection
Circuit protection
Generator protection
Transformer protection
Motor protection
Battery protection
Harmonic Filter protection

Sec.2, G100
Sec.2, G200
Sec.2, G300
Sec.2, G400
Sec.2, G500
Sec.2, G600
Sec.2, G700

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Section 7. Control
Requirements to control of electric equipment are given in DNV-OS-D201 Ch.2 Sec.2 H as follows:
Table 7-1
Description
Control circuits
Control of generator sets and main power supply
Main and emergency switchboard control
Motor control
Emergency stop

Sec.2, H100
Sec.2, H200
Sec.2, H300
Sec.2, H400
Sec.2, H500
Section 8. Electrical Equipment:

In general, DNVs electrical equipment requirements are based on IEC standard IEC 61892, part 1, General
requirements and conditions, part 2 Systems design, and part 3 Equipment.
For environmental requirements, see Pt.1, Ch.3, Sec.3.
Other general requirements for electrical equipment are given in OS-D201, Ch.2, Sec.3 as listed in the table
below.
Table 8-1
Description
Electrical parameters
Maximum operating temperatures
Mechanical strength
Cooling and anti-condensation
Termination and cable entrances
Equipment protective earthing
Enclosures ingress protection
Clearance and creepage distances
Insulation materials

Sec.3, C100
Sec.3, C200
Sec.3, D100
Sec.3, D200
Sec.3, D300
Sec.3, D400
Sec.3, D500
Sec.3, D600
Sec 3, F100
Requirements for specific electrical equipment are given in OS-D201 Ch.2 as listed below.
Table 8-2
Description
Switchgear and control gear assemblies
Rotating Machines
Power transformers
Semi-conductor converters
Miscellaneous Equipment
Reference in DNV-OS-D201, Ch.2

Ch.2, Sec.4
Ch.2, Sec.5
Ch.2, Sec.6
Ch.2, Sec.7
Ch.2, Sec.8
Section 9. Cables
9.1 Cable selection
These technical requirements for cables and cable installations are considered relevant for the system design
phase of a project. However, they apply as well to the final installation on the offshore unit. Details can be
found in OS-D201, Ch.2, Sec.2 J as detailed in the table below.

Pt.4 Ch.2 Sec.9. Cables Page 61
Table 9-1
Description
Fire resistant cables
Voltage rating
Colour code on earthing cable
Cable separation and protection
Cable temperature
Choice of insulation materials
Rating of earth conductors
Correction factors
Parallel connection of cables
Additional requirements for AC installations and
special DC installations
Rating of cables

Sec.2, J102
Sec.2, J103
Sec.2, J104
Sec.2, J105
Sec.2, J200
Sec.2, J300
Sec.2, J400
Sec.2, J500
Sec.2, J600
Sec.2, J700
Sec.2, J800
9.2 Cable construction and rating

The cables shall comply to the standards as described in OS-D201, Ch.2, Sec.9 as listed in the table below.
Table 9-2
Description
Application
General cable construction
High voltage cables
Low voltage power cables
Control and instrumentation cables
Data communication cables
Fibre optic cables
Inspection and testing

Sec.9 A
Sec.9 B
Sec.9 C
Sec.9 D
Sec.9 E
Sec.9 F
Sec.9 G
Sec.9 H
9.3 Cable routing and installations

Cable runs shall be installed well clear of substantial heat sources such as boilers, heated oil tanks, steam,
exhaust or other heated pipes, unless it is ensured that the insulation type and current rating is adapted to the
actual temperatures at such spaces. Other relevant requirements are given in OS-D201, Ch.2, Sec.2 and Sec.10
as detailed in the table below.
Table 9-3
Description
Separation of cables for emergency services, essential and
important equipment
Separation of main generators or main power converters cabling
Routing of cables
Penetrations of bulkheads and decks
Fire protection measures
Support and fixing of cables and cable runs
Cable expansion
Cable pipes
Splicing of cables
Termination of cables
Trace or surface heating installation requirements
Reference in DNV-OS-D201, Ch.2

Sec.2, I502
Sec.2, I503
Sec.10, C200
Sec.10, C300
Sec.10, C400
Sec.10, C500
Sec.10, C600
Sec.10, C700
Sec.10, C800
Sec.10, C900
Sec.10, C1000
Additional requirements for cables installed in hazardous areas are given in OS-D201, Ch.2, Sec.11 as detailed
in the table below.
Table 9-4
Description
Cable types
Fixed cable installations
Flexible cables

Sec.11, D201
Sec.11, D202
Sec.11, D203

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Penetrations of bulkheads and decks

Cable entrance into equipment
Termination and wiring inside Ex-e and Ex-d enclosures
Intrinsically safe circuit wiring and termination
Special conditions in EX certificates
Sec.11, D204
Sec.11, D205
Sec.11, D206
Sec.11, D207
Sec.11, D208

CHAPTER 3 AREA ARRANGEMENTS

Section 1. General
1.1 Scope
This chapter covers the arrangement of areas in general and hazardous areas with the relevant requirements for
machinery and electrical equipment.
Reference
Title
DNV-OS-A101
Safety Principles and Arrangements
DNV-OS-C301
DNV-OS-D101
DNV-OS-D201
DNV-OS-D202
DNV-OS-E301
Position Mooring
IEC 61892
Mobile and fixed offshore units Electrical installations

Documentation related to this chapter shall be submitted as required by the table below
Object
Documentation type
G070 - Source of release schedule

Hazardous area
classification
Ventilation systems
Emergency escape
Assembly station /
muster station /
temporary refuge space
Escape route
G080 - Hazardous area

classification drawing
For:
AC power systems
DC battery systems
UPS systems
V010 - Ducting diagram

G100 Escape and evacuation
study

On request (R)
FI
AP
AP
AP
Z030 System Arrangement plan
AP
G120 Escape route drawing
AP
Section 2. Arrangements
The unit or installation shall be divided into different areas according to the type of activities that will be carried
out and the associated hazard potential.
Areas of high risk potential shall be segregated from areas of low risk potential, and from areas containing
important safety functions. Incident escalation between areas shall be avoided.
Accommodation and other areas important for safety, such as control stations, shall be located in areas
classified as non-hazardous by location, and as far as practicable away from hazardous areas for hydrocarbon
processing, hydrocarbon storage, wellheads, risers and drilling. The effect of prevailing winds and potential for
segregation by less hazardous areas shall also be considered for area protection.
Use of firewalls, blast walls, cofferdams etc. shall be considered in cases where segregation by physical
distance is not sufficient.
Where control stations or control functions are located in LER/LIRs outside the accommodation block/safe
area special precautions against gas ignition related to gas detection, ventilation and shutdown will need to be
provided.

Pt.4 Ch.3 Sec.3. Hazardous Areas Installations Page 64
Specific requirements for location of equipment are given in OS-A101 Ch.2 as listed in the table below.
Table 2-1
Description
Location of safety systems
Location of risers and ESD valves
Location of air intakes and other openings
Fired heaters, combustion engines and hot surfaces
Location of flares and vents
Cranes and lay down areas
Mooring systems
Production and well testing
Reference in OS-A101 Ch.2

Sec.2, D100
Sec.2, D200
Sec.2, D300
Sec.2, D400
Sec.2, D500
Sec.3 F
Sec.8, B200
Sec.8, B400
2.1 Electrical installations

Arrangements for electrical installations are specified in OS-D201, Ch.2, Sec.2 I as listed below.
Table 2-2
Description
Ventilation
Arrangement of power generation and distribution
Installation of switchboards1
Arrangement for high voltage switchboard rooms
Passage ways for main and emergency switchboards
Distribution switchboards

Sec.2, I101
Sec.2, I102
Sec.2, I201
Sec.2, I202
Sec.2, I203
Sec.2, I204
Section 3. Hazardous Areas Installations

3.1 Area classification
Hazardous areas are classified as follows:
Zone 0: in which an explosive gas atmosphere is continuously present or present for long periods. (Typical
for continuous grade source present for more than 1000 hours a year or that occurs frequently for short
periods).
Zone 1: in which an explosive gas atmosphere is likely to occur in normal operation. (Typical for primary
grade source present between 10 and 1000 hours a year).
Zone 2: in which an explosive gas atmosphere is not likely to occur in normal operation, and if it does occur,
is likely to do so infrequently and will exist for a short period only. (Typical for secondary grade source
present for less than 10 hours per year and for short periods only).
3.2 Battery rooms, paint stores, and welding gas bottle stores
Electrical equipment installed in battery rooms lockers or boxes, paint stores or welding gas bottle stores, and
in ventilation ducts serving such spaces shall be suitable for installation in zone 1 with the following
requirements for gas group and ignition temperature:
battery rooms: minimum gas group II C and temperature class T1
paint stores: minimum gas group II B and temperature class T3
welding gas bottle stores: minimum gas group II C and temperature class T2.
Cables routed through such spaces shall either be suitable for installation in hazardous area zone 1, or be
installed in metallic conduit.
Areas on open deck within 1m of inlet and exhaust ventilation openings or within 3 m of exhaust outlets with
mechanical ventilation are classified as zone 2.
Enclosed spaces giving access to such areas may be considered as non-hazardous, provided that:
the door to the space is a gastight door with self-closing devices and without holding back arrangements (a
watertight door is considered gastight)
the space is provided with an acceptable, independent, natural ventilation system ventilated from a safe area
warning notices are fitted adjacent to the entrance to the space stating that the store contains flammable
liquids or gas.
Battery rooms and lockers or boxes shall be regarded as zone 2 hazardous areas with respect to access doors,
lids or removable panels and possible interference with other rooms.

Pt.4 Ch.3 Sec.4. Ventilation Systems Page 65
The fan mounted inside extract ventilation ducts shall be of non-sparking type.
3.3 Requirements for specific systems

3.3.1 Combustion engines
Combustion equipment and combustion engines shall normally not be located in hazardous areas. Where it is
necessary to house combustion engines in a hazardous area, either the equipment shall be placed in a
pressurized space or the equipment shall be otherwise protected to prevent ignition.
3.3.2 Electrical installations and cables
Electrical equipment and cables installed in hazardous areas shall be limited to that necessary for operational
purposes. Electrical equipment with temperature Class T3 (maximum 200C) shall be used when hydrocarbon
gases give rise to hazardous areas. The installation in hazardous areas shall comply with DNV-OS-D201 Ch.2
sec.11.
Electrical cables are as far as possible to be routed outside areas containing drilling mud (ref OS-A101 Ch.2,
Sec.8 D101).
Cables that necessarily will have to be so located that they may come into contact with mud are to be
constructed of materials resistant to oil based mud (ref OS-A101 Ch.2, Sec.8 D102).
Electrical equipment left operational after APS shutdown or as located in non-hazardous areas affected by a
gas release shall be certified for operation in zone 2 areas. The certification requirement does not apply if the
room where the equipment is located is efficiently isolated (typically living quarters).
Section 4. Ventilation Systems

The ventilation system shall be designed to maintain acceptable working and living environment for the
personnel and non-detrimental conditions for equipment and machinery. There shall be independent ventilation
systems for hazardous and non-hazardous areas. Non-hazardous enclosed spaces shall be ventilated with over
pressure in relation to hazardous areas.
Regarding ventilation of spaces in which machinery is operated and where flammable or toxic gases or vapours
may accumulate, where low oxygen atmosphere may occur, machinery spaces and emergency generator room
shall be provided with adequate ventilation under all conditions.
Guidance note:
By adequate ventilation is meant natural or mechanical ventilation sufficient to prevent an accumulation of gases
above a concentration of 25% of their Lower Explosion Limit (LEL).
Specific requirements for specific areas are given in OS-A101 and -D101 as listed in the table below.
Table 4-1
Description
Location for air intakes and other openings
Accommodation and control spaces
Ventilation of Machinery spaces
Ventilation of Gas Hazardous areas
Fans serving hazardous spaces
Ductwork
Reference in OS-A101 and D101

OS-A101, Ch.2, Sec.3, D300
OS-D101, Ch.2, Sec.4, K100
OS-D101, Ch.2, Sec.4, K200
OS-D101, Ch.2, Sec.4, K300
OS-D101, Ch.2, Sec.4, K400
OS-D101, Ch.2, Sec.4, K500

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Section 5. Marking and Signboards

For the installation of marking and signboards, the overview of can be followed.
TEXT of SIGNBOARD (EXAMPLE)
PORTABLE ELECTRICAL
EQUIPMENT SUPPLIED BY
FLEXIBLE CABLES SHALL NOT
BE USED IN AREAS WHERE
THERE IS GAS DANGER.
WELDING APPARATUS SHALL
NOT BE USED OUTSIDE THE
ENGINE ROOM, UNLESS THE
WORKING SPACE AND
ADJACENT SPACES ARE GASFREE.
HAZARDOUS AREA
ESCAPE TO SEA
SMOKING AND USE OF NAKED
LIGHTS PROHIBITED
TO BE KEPT CLOSED AT SEA
SEA DIRECT
MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE PUMP

CAPACITY FOR TANKS WHICH
CAN BE FILLED BY PUMPS NOT
INSTALLED IN THE VESSEL IS
(specify capacity) M3/H
CAUTION! NO BURNER TO BE
FIRED BEFORE THE FURNACE
HAS BEEN PROPERLY PURGED
PLACES to be DISPLAYED
OS RULE REFERENCE
Each socket outlets in or adjacent to hazardous areas
DNV-OS-A101 Sec.6 E104
Each connection for welding apparatus outside engine

rooms
On self-closing doors between areas with different area

classification
Escape ways to sea
Areas for storage of flammable, radioactive, explosive or
otherwise hazardous substances
Internal openings which are kept permanently closed
during the operation of the unit.
Locally operated doors or hatch covers.
Hatch on upper deck to engine room.
Rope hatches on mooring deck, forward and aft.
Hatch on aft mooring deck to steering gear room.
Hatch on forward mooring deck to bosun store.
Hatches on main deck to fuel oil and ballast tanks.

DNV-OS-C301 Ch.2 Sec.2 B202

DNV-OS-C301 Ch.2 Sec.2
Table I1
DNV-OS-D101 Ch2 Sec.1 A206

DNV-OS-D101 Ch2 Sec.1 A 05
DNV-OS-C301 Ch2. Sec.2 F101
Ch.2 Sec.3 E504
On sounding pipes for tanks, cofferdams and pipe tunnels DNV-OS-D101
DNV-OS-D101 Ch.2 Sec.3 E505
All connections (inlet/outlet) to sea.
On loading station pipe connection for filling of tanks

which can be filled by pumps not installed in the vessel.
Boiler control panels next to boiler and remote boiler
panels.
Control panel for incinerator.
Control panel for inert gas generator
All air pipes from tanks and spaces are to be clearly
marked at the upper end with the tank or space number.

DNV-OS-D201 Ch2 Sec.3

E104c
HIGH VOLTAGE
B503c
CAUTION! (rated voltage) FUSES
Switchgear fed from more than one individually protected DNV-OS-D201 Ch2 Sec.3
ONLY
circuit
E104a
DANGER! (maximum voltage) VAC Each socket outlets for portable appliances which are not DNV-OS-D201 Ch2 Sec.8
ONLY FOR CONNECTION OF (type handheld during operation (i.e. welding transformers,
A101c
of equipment)
refrigerated containers)
High voltage machines, transformers, cables, switchgear
& control gear assemblies (marked every 20 meters)
WARNING! EXPLOSIVE GAS NO

SMOKING OR USE OF NAKED
LIGHTS
WARNING! (rated voltage)
VOLTAGE
Ch2 Sec.10
Battery rooms and on doors or covers of boxes or lockers DNV-OS-D201
B502g
Battery systems above 50V

B502i
Motors on open deck shall have ingress protection IP 56,

and either:
ONLY TO BE USED IN PORT
be naturally cooled, i.e. without external cooling fan

be vertically mounted and equipped with an
additional steel hat preventing ingress of water or
snow into any external ventilator
or be equipped with a signboard requiring that the
motor shall only be used in port, and be provided with
additional covers (e.g. tarpaulins) at sea.
Signboards giving guidance for safe use, or conditions for
use, shall be fitted, if necessary, in order to avoid
inadvertent or dangerous operation of equipment and or
systems

Table B1

B502

Pt.4 Ch.3 Sec.5. Marking and Signboards Page 67
TEXT of SIGNBOARD (EXAMPLE)

ENGINE ALARM
INERGEN
H2S
HC
PLACES to be DISPLAYED
OS RULE REFERENCE
On all visual alarms in rooms / spaces is to be marked with DNV-OS-D202 Ch.2 Sec.2 A502
name of alarm.
Switchboards that are arranged for supply by two (or

more) alternative circuits shall be provided with interlock
or instructions for correct operation by signboard on the DNV-OS-D202 Ch.2 Sec.2 H306
switchboard. Positive indication of which of the circuits is
feeding the switchboard shall be provided.
Ch.2 App.A
TO BE KEPT CLOSED
On doors to rooms/spaces with fixed fire fighting system DNV-OS-D301
C204
DNV-OS-D301 Ch.2 App.A
On all release stations for fixed fire-fighting systems
C204
ALARM TO BE SOUNDED PRIOR On location(s) where remote operation of the windlasses DNV-OS-E301 Ch.2 sec.4 K514
TO REMOTE OPERATION
or winches can be carried out

CHAPTER 4 CONTROL AND COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS

Section 1. General
1.1 Introduction
This chapter list requirements for control and telecommunication systems.
Reference
Title
IMO Res. A.830(19)
Code on Alarms and Indicators, 1995
DNV-OS-A101
DNV-OS-D202
1.2 Application
The requirements in this system are in special applicable for the fire & gas system, platform automation and
GA/PA system. In this respect, the suppliers of these systems should take special notice of these during their
system design, delivery and installation on board.
Requirements applicable only for units with the voluntary class notation ES, are identified by the notation
name in bold in the head- and closing line.

A general overview of the required plans and analyses to be submitted is listed below. A more detailed
overviewed, tuned to the specific design and project scope can be obtained from DNVs Nauticus Production
System.
Object
Two-way voice
internal
communication
systems
Vessel control and
monitoring systems
Engineer's alarm
system
Integrated control
and monitoring
system
Emergency shut
down system
Documentation type
E170 - Electrical schematic
drawing
E030 - Arrangement plan
Cable diagram and power supply
arrangement.
Location of communication apparatuses.
Z140 - Test procedure for quay

and sea trial
I200 - Control and monitoring
system documentation
I010 - Control system
philosophy

On request (R)
AP
AP
AP

The principles for automation, safety and telecommunication systems are described in DNV-OS-D202 as
further outlined in the remaining of this chapter.
The definitions of safety and important systems together with the different levels of system availability as given
in Pt.1, Ch.4 are applicable for the automation system controlling these systems as well.
2.1 Response to failures

2.1.1 Failure detection
Essential and important systems shall have facilities to detect the most probable failures that may cause reduced
or erroneous system performance.
Failures detected shall initiate alarms in an assigned manned control station.
The failure detection facilities shall at least, but not limited to, cover the following failure types:
power failures
sensor and actuator failures.

Pt.4 Ch.4 Sec.3. System Design Page 69
and additionally for computer based systems:
communication errors
computer hardware failures
software execution failures
software logical failures.
2.1.2 Fail-safe functionality

The most probable failures, for example loss of power or wire failure, shall result in the least critical of any
possible new conditions.
Section 3. System Design

The safety and automation system shall be designed as mutually independent systems. The different elements
must not be designed as one combined system, where safety functions are combined with automation functions.
For essential and important systems, deviations between a command action and expected result of the
command action shall initiate an alarm.
Planning and reporting system elements shall have no outputs for real-time process equipment control during
planning mode.
Output from calculation, simulation or decision support modules shall not suppress basic information necessary
to allow safe operation of essential and important functions.
Other detailed requirements are given in OS-D202, Ch.2, Sec.2 as listed in the table below.
Table 3-1
Description

Sec.2, A200
Sec.2, A400
Sec.2, A600
Sec.2, A700
Sec.2, B100
Automation system
Safety system
Alarms
Indications
System operation and maintenance
3.1 Additional requirements for computer based systems

For system design based on computers, additional requirements as given in D202, Ch.2, Sec.3 apply as detailed
in the table below.
Table 3-2
Description
General requirements
System software
Network systems and communication
References in D202, Ch.2, Sec.3

Sec.3 A
Sec.3 B
Sec.3 C
Section 4. Component Design and Installation

For the design of components and installed typically under responsibility from the yard, the specific
requirements in D202, Ch.2, Sec.4 apply as detailed in the table below.
Table 4-1
Description
General
Environmental conditions
Electrical and electronic equipment
Pneumatic and Hydraulic equipment
Reference in D202, Ch.2, Sec.4

Sec.4 A
Sec.4 B
Sec.4 C
Sec.4 D
Section 5. User Interface

The location and design of the user interface shall give consideration to the physical capabilities of the user and
comply with accepted ergonomic principles. This requirement affects workstation design and arrangement,
user input devices and displays/ screens. Detailed requirements are given in D202, Ch.2, Sec.5 as detailed in

Pt.4 Ch.4 Sec.6. Emergency Control Page 70
the table below.

Table 5-1
Description
Workstation design and arrangement
User Input Device and Visual Display Unit Design
Screen based systems
References in D202, Ch.2, Sec.5

Sec.5 B
Sec.5 C
Sec.5 D
Section 6. Emergency Control

6.1 Emergency shut down
An Emergency Shutdown System in compliance with MODU code 2009 regulation 6.5 shall be provided. A
Mobile Offshore Unit Safety Certificate is issued by an Administration or authorized organization other than
DNV is accepted as evidence.
6.1.1 Additional requirements for notation ES
An emergency shutdown system (ESD) shall include:
manual input devices (push buttons)
interfaces towards other safety systems, as e.g.:
fire detection system

gas detection system
alarm and communication systems
process shutdown system
drilling and well control system
firefighting systems
ventilation systems.
a central control unit receiving and evaluating signals from the manual input devices and the interfaced
systems, and creating output signals to devices that shall be shut down or activated. The ESD central shall
include a device providing visual indication of initiated inputs and activated outputs and a local audible
alarm
output actuators as e.g. relays, valves and dampers, including status indicators
signal transfer lines between the ESD central and all input devices, interfaced systems and output actuators
power supply.
The ESD system shall
a) be designed so that the risk of unintentional shutdown caused by malfunction or inadvertent operation is
minimised.
b) be designed to allow testing without interrupting other systems onboard.
c) have continuous availability R0 as defined in DNV-OS-D202, Ch.2 Sec.1 B200.
d) be located in a non-hazardous and continuously manned area.
The ESD central control unit shall be powered from the main power system and from a monitored
Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) capable of at least 30 minutes continuous operation on loss of main
power. The UPS shall be powered from both the main and the emergency power system (ref OS-A101 Ch.2,
Sec.5 A).
International requirements for a simplified shutdown hierarchy may be applied on agreement between yard and
owner (ref OS-A101 Ch.2, Sec.8 E101).
Additional requirements for ESD systems are given in OS-A101, Sec.5 as detailed in the table below.
Table 6-1
Description
Safety and shutdown philosophy
Fail-safe functionality
Protection system and shutdown logic
Automatic and manual shutdown
Certification of electrical equipment for use in an
Emergency
References in OS-A101, Sec.5

Sec.5 B
Sec.5 C
Sec.5 D
Sec.5 E
Sec.5 F

Pt.4 Ch.4 Sec.7. Communication & Alarms Page 71
6.2 Emergency control

Where an integrated operator station is part of a safety system, back-up or emergency means of operation of
the safety system shall be provided, which to the largest extent possible shall be independent of the integrated
operator station and network.
In case of an integrated operator station part of a safety function, a Central Alarm and Action panel shall be
provided, including the remote operation of:
foam systems and indication of foam system status, if applicable,

Gas detection status indication (flammable and toxic)
Activation of BOP release sequence (normally located in BOP control panel).
remove all inhibits/over-rides/blockings
active inhibit/over-ride/blocking indication
fire water pump start and pump status indication
release of water based extinguishing systems and release confirmation indication
fire detection status indication
release of ESD and ESD release confirmation indication
lamp test, silence buzzer etc.
6.2.2 Emergency control room

At least two emergency control stations shall be provided. One of the stations is to be located near the drilling
console and the second station is to be at a suitable manned location outside the hazardous areas (ref OS-A101
Ch.2, Sec.8 E102).
The control stations are to be provided with:
manually operated contact makers for actuating the general alarm system.
an efficient means of communication between these stations and all manned locations vital to the safety of
the vessel.
emergency shutdown facilities.
(ref OS-A101 Ch.2, Sec.8 E103)
Section 7. Communication & Alarms

7.1 Communication
The required internal communication systems shall be capable of being supplied from the emergency source
of power, for a period of at least 18 hours.
A voice communication system is to be provided between the central jacking control station and a location at
each leg in self-elevating units.
The unit or installation shall be equipped with a public address system. The alarm system may be combined
with the public address system, provided that:
alarms automatically override any other input

volume controls are automatically set for alarm sounding
all parts of the public address system (e.g. amplifiers, signal cables and loudspeakers) are made redundant
redundant parts are located or routed separately
all loudspeakers are protected with fuses against short circuits.
7.2 Alarms
Alarms initiated from the following systems shall be provided where relevant:
general emergency (ESD) or muster

fire detection
hydrocarbon gas detection
toxic gas (e.g. Hydrogen sulphide) detection
fire extinguishing medium release (CO2 or other gases with lethal concentrations)
power-operated watertight door closing.
All alarms shall be indicated visually and audibly in the control center.
An alarm philosophy shall be established ensuring that the alarms are simple and unambiguous. The philosophy
shall define which alarms are broadcast to the entire unit or installation and whether this should occur
automatically or not.

Pt.4 Ch.4 Sec.7. Communication & Alarms Page 72
The number of alarms during abnormal conditions shall be assessed and reduced as far as practicable by alarm
processing/suppression techniques in order to have operator attention on the most critical alarms that require
operator action.
The alarms shall be clearly audible at all locations on the unit or installation, and shall be easily distinguishable.
If noise in an area prevents the audible alarm being heard a visible means of alarm shall be provided.
Guidance note:
See IMO Resolution A.830(19) Code on Alarms and Indicators, 1995 for details on priorities, grouping, locations and
types, including colours, symbols etc.
National authorities may have specific requirements deviating from the IMO Resolution. These will normally be
acceptable for classification purposes.
Alarm to areas which are not regularly manned (e.g. cofferdams, tanks) may be covered by procedural
precautions, e.g. using portable radios.
Activation of the general alarm shall be possible from the main control stations, including navigation bridge
and radio room.
Requirements for alarms in connection with watertight doors and release of hazardous fire extinguishing
medium are given in DNV-OS-C301 and DNV-OS-D301.
The alarm system shall be regularly tested.
The two way voice communication extensions at control stations and the navigation bridge shall have priority.
The two-way voice communication system shall be supplied by a battery or an uninterruptible power supply as
a stand-by power supply sufficient to operate the system for at least 30 minutes.
In addition to the alarm systems, a two-way communication system shall be provided for transmittal of alarm,
instructions and information between those who may require them.
The alarm and communication system shall be powered from the main power system and from a monitored
Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) capable of at least 1 (one) hour continuous operation on loss of main
power. The UPS shall be powered from both the main and the emergency power system.

CHAPTER 5 FIRE PROTECTION

Section 1. General
1.1 Introduction
This chapter provides principles for design, construction and installation of fire protection of offshore units and
installations.
Table 1-1
Reference
IMO MODU Code
IMO FSS
DNV-OS-A101
DNV-OS-D101
DNV-OS-D202
DNV-OS-D301
Title
Code for the construction and equipment of Mobile Offshore Drilling Units, 2009
Code International Code for Fire Safety Systems
Fire protection
1.2 Application
A Mobile Offshore Unit Safety Certificate is issued by an Administration or authorized organization other than
DNV is accepted as evidence that the unit is in accordance with the requirements of this Chapter.
Where the Administration has authorized DNV to issue the MOU safety certificates on its behalf, DNV will
give effect to the fire protection, detection and extinction requirements following the descriptions of this
chapter.
Requirements applicable only for units with the voluntary class notation ES are identified by the notation name
in bold in the head- and closing line.

A general overview of the required plans and analyses to be submitted is listed below. A more detailed
overviewed, tuned to the specific design and project scope can be obtained from DNVs Nauticus Production
System.
Object
Fire resisting and noncombustible materials

Structural fire protection
arrangements
Machinery space fire doors
Documentation type
Surface materials,
materials,
M020- Material specification, fire insulation
primary deck coverings,
related properties
textiles, furniture and
bedding.
G060 - Structural fire protection
drawing
V060 - Penetration drawings
M020- Material specification, fire
related properties
Structural fire protection of

Z110 - Data sheet
drilling area structure
Fire and gas detection and alarm Cause and effect diagram
systems
Design philosophy
Fire detection and alarm system system documentation
Hydrocarbon gas detection and system documentation
alarm system, fixed
Fire water system

On request (R)
AP
AP
AP
AP
AP
AP
AP
AP
AP
AP
Detectors, call points and

alarm devices.

S030 - Capacity analysis
AP
AP
AP
AP

Table 1-2 Documentation requirements (Continued)

Object
Documentation type
Machinery spaces fixed water

spraying fire extinguishing
system
G200 - Fixed fire extinguishing
Drilling area water spraying fire
extinguishing system
External surface protection water
spraying system
G100 Escape and evacuation
Emergency escape
study
Assembly station / muster station
Z030 System Arrangement plan
/ temporary refuge space
Escape route
G120 Escape route drawing

On request (R)
AP
AP
AP
AP
Requirements for fire protection are given in DNV-OS-D301 (principles, technical requirements and guidance
for design, manufacturing and installation). This standard meets and is based on the regulations of the MODU
code 2009. Wherever, the MODU code requires leaves room for interpretation, the standard completes the
Code with additional specific requirements.
Section 3. Passive Fire Protection

Passive fire protection is as required by MODU code 9.2, Structural fire protection. Specific requirements for
machinery systems and equipment are given is OS-D101, Ch.2, Sec.1, A500. Fire protection measures for
cables are given in OS-D101 Ch.2, Sec.10 C400.
Openings and penetrations in fire rated divisions shall be arranged so as to maintain the fire rating of the
divisions. Penetrations shall be approved for the actual divisions where they are to be installed.
Openings in bulkheads of H class are in general to be avoided.
3.1 Additional requirements for notation ES

Equipment and systems which are important to safety and need to be kept intact during a fire, shall be provided
with passive fire protection or located such that they will not be exposed to excessive fire loads.
Guidance note:
Such equipment and systems could be valves and their accumulators, cables and their trays, piping systems and
pressure vessels with their support, position mooring system etc.
Section 4. Fire Fighting Systems

4.1 Fire pumps, fire mains, hydrants and hoses
MODU code 2009 Ch.9, Sec.7 applies for fire pumps, fire mains, hydrant and hoses with the following remarks:
It is acceptable that the fire water system is supplied from a header supplied from a leg well suction raw
water system.
If installed, the lowest water level to assure supply of water from each of any two fire hydrants, hoses and
19 mm nozzles while maintaining a minimum pressure of 0.35 N/mm2 at any hydrant for 15 minutes.
Minimum tank capacity (below lowest automatically maintained water level) shall be 10 m3. Minimum one
of the raw water pumps are to be arranged for automatic operation.
Guidance note:
Minimum tank capacity to be compatible to fire water supply for all fire pump running modes as e.g. start-up in case
the dimensional fire scenario.
In interpretation of MODU code 9.7.17, use of GRE/GRP material in firewater ring main, we refer DNV
OS-D101 Ch.2 Sec.2 B505

Pt.4 Ch.5 Sec.5. Fire and Gas Detection Systems Page 75
In interpretation of MODU code 9.7.17, The isolating valves shall be provided for easy access of operation.
Where the isolation valves are remotely operated, manual operation shall be possible locally.
4.2 Active fire protection of specific areas

MODU code 2009 Ch.9, Sec.7 and SOLAS II-2 applies for active fire protection of specific areas like
accommodations, service and working spaces and machinery spaces.
Additional fixed water protection systems are required for:
Drill floor
wellhead or turret areas
processing areas
well test area
crude oil and gas manifolds or piping on deck
glycol regeneration plant
areas containing equipment or piping through which hydrocarbon fluids is flowed for the purpose of
production, export or offloading and storage
areas of storage of cylinders with compressed gas (oxygen, acetylene, etc.).
More details on the installation requirements for the fixed water systems and specific requirements for deluge,
sprinkler and monitors are given in D301, Ch.2, Sec.2 and 3 as follows:
Table 4-1
Description
Production and processing areas
Drilling areas
Storage of gas cylinders
Deluge systems
Sprinkler systems
Monitors
Reference in D301, Ch.2, Sec.2 and 3

Sec.2, B100
Sec.2, B200
Sec.2, C100
Sec.3, B400
Sec.3, B500
Sec.3. B700
Section 5. Fire and Gas Detection Systems

In line with the fixed automatic gas detection system requirement of MODU code 9.8.1, a permanently installed
automatic system shall be provided for detection of
hydrogen sulphide gas in the following areas:
shale-shaker area
mud tank area
drill floor
above or in the mud flow line.
Hydrocarbon gas in
hazardous areas, except in zone 0 and areas mechanically ventilated
ventilation outlets from hazardous areas having mechanical ventilation
intakes for ventilation air.
If single fire or gas detectors are used for each detection area, fail safe action should be taken on instrument
failure, meaning confirmed fire or gas.
Guidance note:
If shutdown logic requires no shutdown action on confirmed fire/gas detection, detector failure should also only give
alarm with equal priority. Normally local HVAC should be tripped on gas detection in the inlets and then detector
failure should also cause HVAC trip.
The detection system is to give both audible and visual alarm in the main control room and on the drill floor.
The system is clearly to indicate where gas has been detected. Visual indication of the gas concentration shall
be given in the main control room.
5.1 Additional requirements for notation ES

When it is intended that a particular section or detector shall be temporarily switched off, this state shall be
clearly indicated. Reactivation of the section or detector shall be performed automatically after a pre-set time.

Pt.4 Ch.5 Sec.6. Escape Page 76
Section 6. Escape
At least one escape route from the drilling derrick and from driller's cabin should lead directly to a safe place
without requiring personnel entry to the central drill floor area. Otherwise as required in A101, Ch.2, Sec 6 as
listed below.
Table 6-1
Description
Escape routes
Muster areas
Emergency lighting
Marking and warning signboards
Reference in A101, Ch.2, Sec

Sec.6 B
Sec.6 C
Sec.6 D
Sec.6 E

Pt.4 Ch.6 Sec.1. Introduction Page 77
CHAPTER 6 ENHANCED CONTROL & SAFETY SYSTEMS

Section 1. Introduction
1.1 General
This chapter summarizes the specific requirements for the Enhanced Control & Safety Systems (ES) notation
as identified in the previous chapters.
1.2 Objective
The objective of the ES notation is to increase safety over MODU Code and main class safety level in a cost
effective way.
1.3 Scope
ES covers requirements for machinery and systems, in special regarding control systems and fire safety.
All of the technical requirements as listed in this chapter come in addition to MODU Code 2009 and main class
requirements as described in the remaining of this rule book.
1.4 Documentation requirements

To verify compliance with the requirements for enhanced safety, the following additional documentations is
required.
813
G130
Z050
Emergency shut down system

Cause and effect diagram
Design philosophy
Y; AP
Y; AP
1A1
1A1
G1
G1
RC
RC
RC
Section 2. Control Systems

2.1 Emergency shutdown
An emergency shutdown system (ESD) shall include:
manual input devices (push buttons)
interfaces towards other safety systems, as e.g.:
fire detection system

gas detection system
alarm and communication systems
process shutdown system
drilling and well control system
fire fighting systems
ventilation systems
a central control unit receiving and evaluating signals from the manual input devices and the interfaced
systems, and creating output signals to devices that shall be shut down or activated. The ESD central shall
include a device providing visual indication of initiated inputs and activated outputs and a local audible
alarm
output actuators as e.g. relays, valves and dampers, including status indicators
signal transfer lines between the ESD central and all input devices, interfaced systems and output actuators
power supply.
The ESD system shall
a) be designed so that the risk of unintentional shutdown caused by malfunction or inadvertent operation is
minimized.
b) be designed to allow testing without interrupting other systems onboard.
c) have continuous availability R0 as defined in DNV-OS-D202, Ch.2 Sec.1 B200.
d) be located in a non-hazardous and continuously manned area.
The ESD central control unit shall be powered from the main power system and from a monitored
Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) capable of at least 30 minutes continuous operation on loss of main
power. The UPS shall be powered from both the main and the emergency power system (ref OS-A101 Ch.2,
Sec.5 A).
International requirements for a simplified shutdown hierarchy may be applied on agreement between yard and

Pt.4 Ch.6 Sec.3. Fire Protection Page 78
owner (ref OS-A101 Ch.2, Sec.8 E101).

Additional requirements for ESD systems are given in OS-A101, Ch.2, Sec.5 as detailed below.
Table 2-1
Description
Safety and shutdown philosophy
Fail-safe functionality
Protection system and shutdown logic
Automatic and manual shutdown
Certification of electrical equipment for use in an
Emergency
References in OS-A101, Ch.2 Sec.5

Sec.5 B
Sec.5 C
Sec.5 D
Sec.5 E
Sec.5 F
2.2 Emergency control

In case of an integrated operator station part of a safety function, a Central Alarm and Action panel shall be
provided, including the remote operation of:
foam systems and indication of foam system status, if applicable,

Gas detection status indication (flammable and toxic)
Activation of BOP release sequence (normally located in BOP control panel).
remove all inhibits/over-rides/blockings
active inhibit/over-ride/blocking indication
fire water pump start and pump status indication
release of water based extinguishing systems and release confirmation indication
fire detection status indication
release of ESD and ESD release confirmation indication
lamp test, silence buzzer etc.
2.3 Communication
The two way voice communication extensions at control stations and the navigation bridge shall have priority.
The two-way voice communication system shall be supplied by a battery or an uninterruptible power supply as
a stand-by power supply sufficient to operate the system for at least 30 minutes.
In addition to the alarm systems, a two-way communication system shall be provided for transmittal of alarm,
instructions and information between those who may require them.
The alarm and communication system shall be powered from the main power system and from a monitored
Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) capable of at least 1 (one) hour continuous operation on loss of main
power. The UPS shall be powered from both the main and the emergency power system.
Section 3. Fire Protection

3.1 Passive fire protection
Equipment and systems which are important to safety and need to be kept intact during a fire, shall be provided
with passive fire protection or located such that they will not be exposed to excessive fire loads.
Guidance note:
Such equipment and systems could be valves and their accumulators, cables and their trays, piping systems and
pressure vessels with their support, position mooring system etc.
3.2 Active fire protection of specific areas

Fixed water protection systems are required for:
Drill floor
wellhead or turret areas
processing areas
well test area
crude oil and gas manifolds or piping on deck
glycol regeneration plant
areas containing equipment or piping through which hydrocarbon fluids is flowed for the purpose of
production, export or offloading and storage
areas of storage of cylinders with compressed gas (oxygen, acetylene, etc.).

Pt.4 Ch.6 Sec.3. Fire Protection Page 79
More details on the installation requirements for the fixed water systems and specific requirements for deluge,
sprinkler and monitors are given in D301, Ch.2, Sec.2 and 3 as follows:
Table 3-1
Description
Production and processing areas
Drilling areas
Storage of gas cylinders
Deluge systems
Sprinkler systems
Monitors
Reference in D301, Ch.2, Sec.2

Sec.2, B100
Sec.2, B200
Sec.2, C100
Sec.3, B400
Sec.3, B500
Sec.3. B700
3.3 Fire detectors

When it is intended that a particular section or detector shall be temporarily switched off, this state shall be
clearly indicated. Reactivation of the section or detector shall be performed automatically after a pre-set time.

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PART 5 CERTIFICATION

CHAPTER 1 PROCEDURES
The scope of classification requires that specified materials, components and systems intended for the vessel
are certified according to the rules. The objective of certification shall ensure that materials, components and
systems used in vessels to be classed by the Society comply with the rule requirements.
This chapter describes the different types of certification and the involvement of class.
Reference
Title
DNV-OS-A101
DNV-OS-D101
DNV-OS-D201
DNV-OS-D202
DNV-OS-D301
Fire protection
Section 2. Certification Types

Certification of materials, components and systems will be documented by the following types of documents:
1) DNV Product Certificate (NV):
A document signed by a surveyor of the Society stating:
conformity with rule requirements

that tests are carried out on the certified product itself
that tests are made on samples taken from the certified product itself
that tests are performed in presence of the surveyor or in accordance with special agreements.
2) Works Certificate (W)

A document signed by the manufacturer stating:

that tests are carried out on the certified product itself
that tests are made on samples taken from the certified product itself
that tests are witnessed and signed by a qualified department of the manufacturers.
3) Test Report (TR)

A document signed by the manufacturer stating:
that tests are carried out on samples from the current production.
The applicable chapters and sections of the rules specify which of the above mentioned documents are required,
how the products should be marked and which technical standards and requirements apply. More details are
given in Chapter 2 of this part.
Section 3. Class Involvement

To ensure an efficient, cost effective and correct certification process, a certification agreement shall normally
be established between the Society and the manufacturer of NV certified products. Such agreement may be part
of a manufacturing survey arrangement (MSA) and shall include information on the procedures for plan
approval and survey and to specify information that shall be transferred between the customer and the Society.
A more detailed description plan approval, type approval, survey and MSA are given in OSS-101, Ch.1, Sec.6 B.
Marine and machinery systems and equipment will be certified or classified based on the following main
activities:
design verification
equipment certification
survey during construction and installation, and
survey during commissioning and start-up

CHAPTER 2 MACHINERY AND SYSTEM CERTIFICATION

Section 1. General
This chapter gives an overview of the certification requirements for machinery and systems.
Equipment shall be certified consistent with its functions and importance for safety. Equipment for nonessential systems does not need to be certified but is to be delivered with documentation as for equipment Cat.
II.
Equipment referred to in this standard will be categorized as follows:
Category I equipment related to safety for which a DNV certificate is required.
Category II equipment related to safety for which a works certificate prepared by the manufacturer is accepted.
Table 2-1
Scope
Cat 1A
D
S2 R2
Cat 1B
D
S1 R2
Cat 1C
Cat 2A
Cat 2B
S1 R2
R2
R1
Certificate /
NV
NV
NV
W
Document
D: Design review
S1: Witness of final testing of completed product
S2: Survey during construction and witness of final testing of completed product
R1: Review of manufacturers documentation (typical for product)
R2: Review of manufacturers documentation (specific to product)
TR
The extent of required survey by DNV is to be decided on the basis of manufacturer's QA/QC system,
manufacturing survey arrangement (MSA) with DNV and type of fabrication methods.
Guidance note:
It should be noted that the scopes defined for category IA and IB are typical and adjustments may be required based
on considerations such as:
-
standard type approved products / MSA agreement

complexity and size of a delivery
previous experience with equipment type
maturity and effectiveness of manufacturer's quality assurance system
degree of subcontracting.
Equipment of category II is normally accepted on the basis of a works certificate prepared by the manufacturer.
The certificate shall contain the following data as a minimum:
1) equipment specification or data sheet
2) limitations with respect to operation of equipment
3) statement (affidavit) from the manufacturer to confirm that the equipment has been constructed,
manufactured and tested according to the recognized methods, codes and standards. Test report to be
included in work certificates for diesel engines.
4) A test repost (TR) may be issued based on testing carried out on samples from the current production of
equal products.
Guidance note:
Independent test certificate or report for the equipment or approval certificate for manufacturing system may also be
accepted.
Section 3. Machinery Systems and Equipment

Piping and piping components are to be delivered with material certification in accordance with Table 3-1.

Pt.5 Ch.2 Sec.3. Machinery Systems and Equipment Page 83
Where the requirement calls for witness by 3rd party (Certificate Type 3.2) this shall be carried out by DNV.
Table 3-1
Component
Pipes
Material
1)
Class of Nominal
piping
diameter
system
(mm)
I
> 50
II, III
> 50
I, II, III 50
Flanges and bolts

Bodies of valves
and fittings 1),
source materials of
steel expansion
bellows, other
pressure containing
components not
considered as
pressure vessels
Steel
Steel or
nodular
cast iron
Cast iron
Copper
alloys
I
I, II
> 100
100
> 100
100
Design
temperature
(C)
Type of documentation
3.2 certificate 3.1 certificate
2.2 report
x
x
x
> 400
400
> 400
> 400
400
400
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
III
III
I, II
> 50
50
x
x
x
III
I
x
Pump housings
II, III
x
2.2 Test report: Confirmation by the manufacturer that the supplied products fulfill the purchase specification, and test
data from regular production, not necessarily from products supplied 2.2
3.1 Inspection certificate (Works Certificate): Test results of all specified tests from samples taken from the products
supplied. Inspection and tests witnessed and signed by QA department 3.1
3.2 Inspection certificate (Test Certificate): As work certificate, inspection and tests witnessed and signed by QA
department and an independent third party body
1) Pipes and bodies of valves fitted on unit or installation's side and bottom and bodies of valves fitted on collision
bulkhead shall be provided with documentation as required for class I piping systems.
(Valves to hydraulic pressure tested in the presence of a DNV Surveyor)
3.1 Miscellaneous mechanical components

Certification requirement for miscellaneous machinery mechanical components are given in the table below.
Table 3-2
Item
Certification category
Jacking machinery
1A
Boiler
1A
Condenser
2A
Boiler heat exchanger
1A
Pumps for boiler
1C
Boiler PSV
1C
Boiler spark arrestor
2B
Winches
1A
Hydraulic Cylinders pD > 20000 1)
1A
Hydraulic Cylinders pD 20000
2A
2)
Compressor
Hydraulic cylinders for cleating and manoeuvring of watertight doors and hatches shall be delivered
with certificate of category 1A regardless of pressure and size. Cleating cylinders where the locking
mechanism is placed inside the cylinder are to be type approved.
Compressors to be certified in accordance with Ship Rules Pt.4 Ch.5 Sec.4.
p = design pressure (bar)
D = internal diameter of cylinder tube (mm)

Pt.5 Ch.2 Sec.3. Machinery Systems and Equipment Page 84
3.2 Pressure vessels

Certification requirement for pressure vessels are given in the table below.
Table 3-3
Property
Category
Conditions
I 2)
20000
1 < P -----------------------D i + 1000
Pressure
II
X
20000
P > -----------------------D i + 1000
Vacuum or external pressure

X
Steam
X
Toxic fluid
X
Thermal oil
X
Liquids with flash point below 100C
X
Medium
Flammable fluids with T > 150C
X
Other fluids with T > 220C
X
Compressed air/gas PV 1.5
X
y 345 MPa (50000 psi) or t 515 MPa (75000 psi)
X
Material
Where impact testing is required.
X
Free standing structural storage tanks will be specially considered based on stored medium, volume and height. These
may be designed according to the requirements of DNV-OS-C101.
Normally category IA, however, limited class survey may be agreed upon with DNV based on manufacturer's QA/QC
system, manufacturing survey arrangement (MSA) and fabrication methods.
P
Di
V
T
=
=
=
=
y =
t =
internal design pressure in bar

inside diameter in mm
volume in m3
design temperature
specified yield strength
specified ultimate tensile strength
3.3 Main power, emergency power, fire water pumps

Certification requirements for main power, emergency power and fire water pumps is given in the table below.
Table 3-4
Component
Category
Engines for main power, emergency power and auxiliary power
1A
The individual components within the equipment train and other auxiliary systems are to be certified as required
elsewhere in the rules, e.g. HVAC, and fire protection.
Requirements for certification and testing are described in DNV Ship Rules, Pt.4, Ch.3, Sec.1 as detailed in the
table below.
Table 3-5
Description
Certification of parts
Testing and inspection of parts
Inspection during assembly
Workshop Testing
Shipboard Testing
Reference in DNV Ship Rules, Pt.4, Ch.3, Sec.1

Sec.1, C200
Sec.1, C300
Sec.1, C400
Sec.1 D
Sec.1 I

Pt.5 Ch.2 Sec.4. Electrical Installations Page 85
3.4 Components in marine piping systems

Certification requirements for components in marine piping system is given in the table below.
Table 3-6
Item
Piping system items for main and emergency power
Fuel oil transfer pump
Lube oil pump
Cooling system pump unit
Lube oil heat exchanger
Fuel oil heat exchanger
Valves
Valves for sea inlet or discharge with DN >100 mm
Valves with DN >100 mm and p>16 bar
Non-standard valves
Compressed air systems
Starting air compressors
Pressure relief valves
Ballast system
Ballast pumps
Ballast control system
Bilge and drain system
Bilge control system
Bilge pumps
Bilge ejectors
Strainers
Strums and rose boxes
Air and sounding systems
Air vent heads
Tank level indicators
Sounding control panel
Striking plates
Sounding rods
Leak detection system
Hydraulic control of safety critical valves etc.
Hydraulic control panel
Pumps in hydraulic control system
Hydraulic power pack
Accumulators (pV > 150 kNm)
Accumulators (others)
Tanks for hydraulic fluid
Certification category
1C
1C
1C
1C
1C
1C
1C
1B
1C
2A
1C
1A
2A
1C
2A
2B
2B
1B
2A
1B
2B
2B
2B
1B
1C
2A
1B
2A
2B
Section 4. Electrical Installations

4.1 Required certificates
Electrical equipment serving essential or important functions and cables shall be delivered with certificates as
required by Table 4-1. Additional requirements to certification may be given by other relevant parts of the DNV
offshore standards.
Equipment covered by a valid type approval certificate is generally accepted without further design
verification, unless otherwise stated in the certificate. A reference to the type approval certificate shall
substitute the required documentation for DNV design assessment.
A product certificate may be issued based on the type approval certificate and a product survey, unless
otherwise stated in the type approval certificate.

Table 4-1
Equipment
Main and emergency switchboards
Rating
all ratings
100 kW/kVA
Distribution switchboards, motor starters,
10 kW/kVA and
motor control centres, etc.
< 100 kW/kVA
300 kVA
100 kVA and
Generators and transformers
< 300 kVA 1)
10 kVA and
< 100 kVA
300 kW
100 kW and
Motors 4)
< 300 kW 1)
10 kW and
< 100 kW
100 kW
Semiconductor assemblies for motor drives
10 kW and
< 100 kW
Semiconductor assemblies for UPSs or battery 50 kVA
chargers
< 50 kVA
Cables 1), 2)
all ratings
Electrical equipment installed in hazardous
all ratings
areas 3)
1)
2)
3)
DNV
certificate
(NV)
X
X
Works
certificate (W)
DNV type
approval cert.
(TA)
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
-
As an alternative to the acceptance based on a type approval certificate (TA) and a works certificate (W), the electrical equipment
will also be accepted on the basis of a DNV product certificate (NV).
All cables except cables for internal use in electrical assemblies or short lengths on mechanical packages.
All electrical installations in hazardous areas, and areas that may be become hazardous by accidental release of explosive gas, are
to comply with the requirements for certification and documentation given in Ch.2 Sec.11 B.
Note: Heat exchangers used in conjunction with certified electrical equipment, shall be certified as required for pressure
vessels, see DNV-OS-D101.
Electrical equipment required to be delivered with DNV Product Certificate shall be documented as described
in the table below. For equipment covered by a valid DNV type approval certificate, this certificate may specify
exceptions to document approval.


Object
Documentation type
E110 - Cable data sheet and For cables not having a DNV
design drawing
type approval.
Shafting for electric
Shafting documentation as
Electric propulsion motors
required in Ch.4 Sec.1 A200 propulsion motors in
mechanical propulsion line.
Shafting for electric
Shafting documentation as
Shaft generators
generators in mechanical
required in Ch.4 Sec.1 A200
propulsion line.
E120 - Electrical data sheet,
general
E140 - Assembly schedules
and technical data
When designed sub-transient
E150 - Strength calculation
circuit strength exceeds
with respect to short circuit short
50 kA r.m.s.
E160 - Internal arc
High voltage switchboards
Main and emergency
withstanding report
only.
switchboards
drawing
E180 - Layout of electrical
assembly
E240 - Functional
description for electrical
assemblies
general
semiconductor assemblies
and technical data
Semi-conductor assemblies
assembly
E240 - Functional
description for electrical
assemblies
Z120 - Test procedure at
manufacturer
general
and technical data
designed sub-transient
E150 - Strength calculation When
short circuit strength exceeds
Distribution switchboards,
with respect to short circuit 50 kA r.m.s.
motor starters, motor control
centres, harmonic filters etc.
E160 - Internal arc
High voltage switchboards
withstanding report
only.
drawing
assembly
I020 - Control system
functional description
I030 - Block diagram
Systems for automatic start and I050 - Power supply
stop of generator drivers and for arrangement
automatic operation of
I080 - Data sheet with
breakers.
environmental
specifications
Z120 - Test procedure at
manufacturer
Cables

AP
AP
AP
FI
AP
FI
FI
AP
FI
FI
AP
FI
AP
FI
FI
AP
AP
AP
FI
FI
AP
FI
AP
AP
AP
AP
AP

Pt.5 Ch.2 Sec.5. Automation and Control System Page 88
Section 5. Automation and Control System

5.1 General
Safety and important systems based on computers shall be provided with a DNV product certificate. For DNV
type approved systems, additional testing is only required for the application software programming and
function, unless further testing is required in the type approval certificates. The certification procedure
normally consists of:
1) Document evaluation
review of documentation listed in Sec.1 B for the appropriate system.
2) Manufacturing survey (MS)
survey of hardware and software
3) Test of project specific application software
4) issue of a DNV product certificate.
Guidance note:
Type approval of systems includes hardware, operating system software, standard software modules and standard
function blocks. If new software modules or function blocks are made, testing will be required. Application software
is project specific and shall be tested before the certificate can be issued.
The certification requirement of the various instrumented systems shall follow the same certification
requirement as the system they control.
Integrated control and safety system shall always be certified.
Guidance note:
For equipment, where failure in the automation and safety functions may lead to major incidents, the automation and
safety system shall be certified, e.g. burner control for auxiliary boilers.
Section 6. Fire Protection

Categorization of safety critical equipment is given in the table below. Equipment that is considered important
for safety, which is not listed, shall be categorized after special consideration.
Table 6-1
Category
II
Component
IA
IB
Type Approved
Fire dampers, penetrations 2
X
Fire water pumps incl. drivers 3
X
Components in fire extinguishing system 1
Fire hose
X
Hose reels and associated equipment
X
Nozzles
X
Monitors
X
2
Fixed fire fighting installations, ref. App. A
X
Other fire-fighting installations, e.g. deluge, powder or systems
X
not covered by IMO 4
Insulation materials in fire resisting divisions2
X
Fire rated doors 2
X
Fire rated windows 2
X
Fire and gas detectors 2
X
Wheeled and portable extinguishing system
X
Fire extinguishing media
X
1 To follow requirements as given in DNV-OS-D101 and/or type approval certificate
2 Shall be type approved
3 Fire water pump (directly driven) is considered Cat. IB. Fire water lift pump (not directly driven) of proven design may
be accepted by conformation of material, witness of testing and review of fabrication documentation.
4 Normally function test to be carried out at yard

Pt.5 Ch.2 Sec.7. Watertight/ Weathertight Integrity Page 89
Section 7. Watertight/ Weathertight Integrity

Certification requirements for components related to water- and weathertight integrity as given in DNV-OSC301, Ch.3, Sec.1, C200 are listed in the table below.
Table 7-1
Component
Watertight doors and hatch covers
Weathertight doors and hatch covers1)
Side scuttles and windows
Automatic closing devices for air pipes
Valves for sea inlet or discharge
Hydraulic system for watertight closing appliances
Accumulator, hand pumps
Control and monitoring systems for watertight closing appliances
1) In addition to the Work Certificate a design approval performed by DNV is required.
Category
IA
IB
x
II
x
x
x
x
x
x
x

Page 90
PART 6 NEWBUILDING SURVEY

Pt.6 Ch.1 Sec.1. Overview Page 91
Section 1. Overview
This part gives an overview of the class requirements as relevant for the building site.
Section 2. Structure
After the principles given in this chapter, chapter 2 continues with the required survey planning defining the
class involvement on site in the remaining of the new building process. Chapter 3 thereafter describes class
requirements regarding fabrication and testing of the structure. Chapter 4 continuous with a detailed description
of the class related work process during mechanical completion, testing and commissioning. Chapter 5
concludes with an overview of the deliverables from class after commissioning of the unit.
Reference
Title
DNV-OSS-101
DNV-OS-A101
DNV-OS-C301
DNV-OS-D101
DNV-OS-D201
DNV-OS-D202
DNV-OS-D301
Fire safety
DNV-RP-A204
Quality Survey Plan (QSP) for Offshore Class New-building Surveys
DNV-RP-A205
Offshore Classification Projects - Testing and Commissioning
Basis principles for the involvement of class during new building are given in OSS-101, Ch.1, Sec.4 A
Table 3-1
Description
Requirements for builder or designer
Applicable rules
Plan approval
Survey during constructions
Installation of systems and equipment
Testing and commissioning
Reference in OSS-101, Ch.1, Sec.4

Sec.4, A200
Sec.4, A300
Sec.4, A400
Sec.4, A500, see Ch.2 regarding planning
Sec.4, A600, see Ch.4
Sec.4, A700, see Ch.4

Pt.6 Ch.2 Sec.1. Objective Page 92
CHAPTER 2 SURVEY PLANNING

The objectives of survey planning is to:
1) ascertain various activities that are necessary for the Classification of a unit
2) to identify Customers, DNVs and various standards and procedures that are applicable to those activities
3) to define the extent of involvement by the Customer and DNV.
Section 2. Scope
This section applies to the offshore construction activities at any of the following:
1) Customers construction facilities
2) Subcontractors at the Customers construction facilities
3) Subcontractors at their own facilities or at other remote locations.
It does not cover the certification of equipment and materials.
Section 3. Quality Survey Plan

The objectives as listed above are met by the definition and further processing of a so called Quality Survey
Plan (QSP). This QSP is defined after a review of the construction facility, and is further discussed and agreed
during a new-building survey planning-kick off meeting. These phases are discussed in more detail in the
remaining of this section.
3.1 Review of the construction facility

DNV is to familiarize itself with the Customers production facilities, management processes, and safety
procedures for consideration in determining the contents and application of Table 5-1. This familiarization
shall take place prior to starting any fabrication or construction. Such familiarization will take place under the
following circumstances:
1) Where DNV has no recent experience at the construction facility (typically after a lapse of one year) or
when a significant new infrastructure to the facility has been added
2) Where there has been a significant management or personnel restructuring, having an impact on the ship or
offshore construction processes or,
3) Where the builder contracts to construct a vessel of a different type or substantially different in design.
In order to assess compliance with specified Rules, Standards and Regulations, the Society may require
additional documentation and carry out an assessment of yards processes, systems, and personnel related to
the classification projects. The results of the assessment should be used as a basis to decide on the extent of the
involvement of surveyors of the Society. The extent of the Classifications Societys involvement for the site
survey activities shall be clearly documented in a so called Quality Survey Plan (QSP). A draft format for such
a plan is given in DNV-RP-C204, Table 5-1.
Where DNV has no recent experience with new building activities at the builders construction facility or its
subcontractors and/or when significant new infrastructure has been added, DNV may initiate an MPQA and
evaluate the Customers QA/QC-performance and set the initial survey scope on basis of the MPQA rating
methodology.
3.2 Kick-off meeting

Prior to commencement of any new building project, the Customer and DNV are to discuss at a kick-off
meeting the survey activity items listed as documented during the review of the facility (see above). The
purpose is to agree how the list of specific activities shown in the Table is sufficiently comprehensive, to be
adjusted, if necessary and to be addressed.
A record of the meeting is to be made, based upon the contents of the Table, (the table can be used as the record
with comments made inserted in the appropriate column). The Customer may be asked to agree to undertake
ad hoc investigations during construction where areas of concern arise. DNV is to be kept informed of the
progress of any investigation. Whenever an investigation is undertaken and, if warranted by the severity of the
problem, the Customer should suspend relevant construction activities until counteractive measures are
satisfactorily implemented, reviewed and accepted by the Society.

Pt.6 Ch.2 Sec.3. Quality Survey Plan Page 93
3.2.1 Quality standards

Construction quality standards for the hull structure, piping, electrical, HVAC and other disciplines during new
building project are to be properly listed in this document, reviewed and agreed during the kick-off meeting.
3.3 Survey extent

It shall be underscored that the QSP table is not exhaustive, and in cases where the QSP is incomplete and/or
not necessarily covering all survey aspects, it shall be the prerogative of DNV to require such activities/items
added.
The QSP only covers survey activities and does not cover the technical interpretations of the statutory
requirements or approval of plans, designs and manuals required by the Regulations.
It should be noted that the level of DNV involvement indicated on the QSP takes account of the activities of
others, and DNV reserves the right to adjust its level of involvement if reduced involvement by others is
experienced or if the requisite quality is not achieved.

CHAPTER 3 FABRICATION OF STRUCTURES

The principles of fabrication of structures are described in DNV-OS-C401 and are further detailed in the
remaining of this chapter.
Section 2. Technical Provisions

Technical provisions regarding the fabrication of structures are described in DNV-OS-C401, Ch.2 as detailed
below.
Table 2-1
Description
Welding Procedures and Qualification of Welders
Fabrication and Tolerances
Non-Destructive Testing
Other Tests
Corrosion Protection Systems
Bolts
Mechanical fastening
Reference in OS-C401, Ch.2

Ch.2, Sec.1
Ch.2, Sec.2
Ch.2, Sec.3
Ch.2, Sec.4
Ch.2, Sec.5
Ch.2, Sec.6 B
Ch.2, Sec.6 C
Section 3. Certification and Classification

Welding of special, primary and secondary structures for hull, welding of superstructure, and equipment shall
be carried out by certified approved welders, with approved welding consumables and at contractors
recognised by DNV.
Detailed requirements are given in DNV-OS-C401, Ch.3 as detailed below.
Table 3-1
Description
Contractors
Welding consumables
Welding procedures and qualification of welders
Corrosion protection systems
Non-destructive testing
Reference in OS-C401, Ch.3

Ch.2, Sec.3, B300
Ch.2, Sec.3, B400
Ch.2, Sec.3, B500
Ch.2, Sec.3, B600
Ch.2, Sec.3, B700

CHAPTER 4 COMMISSIONING PROCESS

This chapter provides an overview of the total commissioning process of a self-elevating units and the
involvement of class in this process.
Where specified by the rules, testing shall be carried out in the presence of a surveyor, and related requirements
for test programmes shall be observed.
A test programme for harbour and jack-up trials shall be prepared by the customer and accepted by the Society.
The programme shall specify systems and components to be tested, and the testing procedure. The Society may,
in order to verify rule compliance, request additional tests and/or data to be recorded.
Procedures for pre-commissioning, testing and commissioning for all the systems onboard that are covered by
the scope of classification shall be prepared by the customer and accepted by the Society.
The tests shall give evidence as to satisfactory operation and performance in accordance with the rules. When
testing control and safety systems, failure modes shall be simulated as realistically as possible.
The extent of participation in the mechanical completion and commission activities by the Society shall be
clearly identified in the Quality Survey Plan (QSP) submitted by the customer and accepted by the Society. The
extent of participation is limited to ensure compliance with the requirement of Classification Rules and
applicable statutory requirements.
Final acceptance of commissioning is the owners responsibility.
Section 3. Process
The total commissioning process is described in DNV-RP-A205
Table 3-1
Description
Reference in RP-A205
Ch.2.1
Ch.2.2
Ch.3.1
Ch.3.2
Ch.3.3
Ch.3.4
Ch.3.5
Ch.3.6
Detailed design
Mechanical Completion
Commissioning
Integration testing
Marine sea trial
Delivery
Hook up
Operation
Section 4. Survey Scope Categories

The survey scope during testing and commissioning defining DNVs involvement shall be categorized as
follows:
Survey Category 1 - Statutory and Essential Systems for Safety (normally increased attendance by DNV).
Survey Category 2 - Main Systems / Functionally Important (For Main and Additional Class Notations
extent is based on the yards experience and the effectiveness of Yards QA/QC system).
Survey Category 3 Normally limited or no attendance required by surveyor.
Examples of tables detail the survey categorization of Marine Systems and drilling systems are given in
Appendix C3 of DNV-RP-A205.
Section 5. Test Requirements related to Marine, Utility and Safety Systems

Detailed test requirements for marine, utility and safety systems are given in the different Chapter 3 of DNVOS-D101, -D201, -D202 and D301. An overview of these is given in DNV-RP-A205 Appendix F as listed in

Pt.6 Ch.4 Sec.6. Jacking Trials Page 96
the table below.

Table 5-1
Description
Fabrication and Testing of Offshore Structures
Instrumentation and Telecommunication Systems
Fire Protection Systems
Reference in RP-A205
Appendix F.1
Appendix F.2
Appendix F.3
Appendix F.4
Appendix F.5
Appendix F.6
Section 6. Jacking Trials

In addition to the above a jacking trial shall performed according to an approved jacking trial plan and as
covered by the QSP. The trial shall cover the correct functioning of the jacking machinery and other relevant
items.
6.1 Jacking machinery

The jacking machinery shall be tested with the highest specified design lifting load. The duration shall at least
reflect one operating cycle from transit condition to the top of the legs and down again. The jacking trial shall
verify the alignment of the racks and pinions and guides.
The following systems are to be tested:
Jacking brake arrangement
Alarm and monitoring arrangement for the jacking machinery, supporting equipment and unit safety during
jacking
Fail safe arrangement of the jacking machinery and any interlock safety arrangement
Essential systems and equipment used for normal jacking operations.
After trials, the structure including leg footing connection, guides, jack houses, jacking gear arrangement to be
surveyed to the satisfaction of the surveyor.

Pt.6 Ch.5 Sec.1. Class Certificate Page 97
CHAPTER 5 DELIVERABLES
Section 1. Class Certificate
When DNV is satisfied that the requirements specified for the unit in question have been met, the appropriate
class notation will be assigned and confirmed by the issuance of a classification certificate. Provided the
requirements for retention of class are complied with, the certificate will normally have a validity of five years.
Section 2. Conditions of Class

Class may be assigned with Conditions of Class.
These conditions may apply for equipment subject to class approval not readily commissioned in accordance
with approved testing and commissioning procedures. The outstanding testing and commission procedures
should be minor of nature.
Conditions of Class do not apply for critical systems e.g., fire fighting/detection, life-saving appliances and
navigational aids. If these are not commissioned, Class and Statutory Certificates are typically not issued.
Section 3. Appendix to Class Certificate

An Appendix to the Class Certificate will be issued stating assumptions for the assignment of class and
restrictions regarding the use of the vessel which were established or assumed at the time of assignment of
class.
The Appendix to classification certificate shall be on board all vessels built to DNV's class.
The appendix contains information on:
1) class notations and register information
2) general and special assumptions related to the particular ship, which may include reference to operational
instructions.
Section 4. Additional Declarations

Upon request, declarations confirming compliance with the rules may be issued for hull, machinery or specific
class notations provided the Society's main class has been assigned.
Section 5. Statutory Certificates

The Society undertakes statutory certification on behalf of flag administrations when and to the extent the
Society has been authorized to do so by the individual flag administration.
Statutory certification includes inter alia approval, survey and the issuance of statutory certificates.
When the Society acts on behalf of a flag administration, the Society follows international statutory
instruments, IACS Unified Interpretations and DNV Statutory Interpretations, and generally follows guidance
issued by IMO in Circulars etc. unless the flag administration has instructed the Society otherwise.
It is assumed by the Society that required statutory surveys for vessels classed by the Society will be carried
out by the Society or by officers of the flag administration itself and that statutory certificates will be issued by
the Society or by the flag administration with the exceptions mentioned in the paragraphs below. The Society
assumes the right to withdraw class if statutory certificates are not issued as described in this paragraph.
The Society may accept that Safety Management Certificates (ISM Code) are issued by a third party that has
been authorized by the flag administration and complies with IMO Resolution A.739(18) and A.789(19).
The Society may accept that International Ship Security Certificates (ISPS Code) are issued by a third party
that has been authorized by the flag administration and complies with MSC/Circ.1074.
The Society may accept that Cargo Ship Safety Radio Certificates (SOLAS) are issued by a third party that has
been authorized by the flag administration.
For a dually classed vessel, where the Society has not been authorized by the flag administration to issue
statutory certificates, the Society may accept that such certificates are issued by the dual class society provided
the other class society is authorized by the flag administration.

Page 98
PART 7 CLASSIFICATION IN
OPERATION

This part gives an overview of the survey and inspection of class during the operational phase, focusing on the
specific aspects affecting the safety and reliability of a self-elevating unit in operation.
Table 1-1
Reference
DNV-OSS-101
DNV-OS-C101
DNV-OS-C104
DNV-OS-C201
DNV-RP-C203
DNV-RP-C301
DNV-RP-C302
Title
Design of Offshore Steel Structures. General (LRFD method)
Structural Design of Self-elevating Units (LRFD method)
Fatigue Design of Offshore Steel Structures
Bonded Patch Repairs
Risk based Corrosion Management
The objective of the classification in operation is to confirm that the vessel, machinery installations and
equipment are maintained at a standard complying with the requirements of the rules and by that has an
adequate level of safety and quality.
Section 3. Scope
The technical scope of the class in operation follows the scope as discussed in Pt.1, Sec.2.1. Additional details
describing the scope of involvement of class in operation are given in Section 2.1 of this Part.
Inspections for statutory certification are only performed if DNV is authorized to act on the behalf of the
National Authorities on their behalf. This part does not include inspection details for these statutory surveys.

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CHAPTER 2 GENERAL PROVISIONS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR

SURVEYS
Section 1. Conditions for Retention of Class
The general conditions for the retention of class are given in OSS-101, Ch.1, Sec.5.
Table 1-1
Description
General requirements
The customers obligations
Class society involvement
Endorsement and renewal of Class
Suspension and withdrawal of Class
Change of Owner or Manager
Fore Majeure

Sec.5, A100
Sec.5, A200
Sec.5 B, see Section 2 below for further details
Sec.5 C
Sec.5 D
Sec.5 E
Sec.5 F
Section 2. Class Involvement

The involvement of class in operation is detailed in OSS-101, Ch.1, Sec.5 B.
Table 2-1
Description
Applicable rules
Surveys
Conditions and Memoranda
Survey reports and survey status
Damage and repairs
Conversion and alterations
Temporary equipment

Sec.5, B100
Sec.5, B200
Sec.5, B300
Sec.5, B400
Sec.5, B500, see below
2.1 Damage and repairs

Excursions from the units design envelop, e.g. punch through or rack phase difference, shall be reported.
Repairs to the hull structure, machinery, systems or equipment covered by the rules shall be carried out by
qualified personnel and in compliance with applicable rules, with good engineering practice and under the
supervision of a surveyor.
Repairs as may be carried out without the attendance of a surveyor (e.g. during voyage) provided a repair plan
is accepted by the Society in advance. A surveyor shall be called for acceptance of such repairs when
completed.
2.2 Temporary equipment

The Society shall be informed before the installation of temporary equipment as defined in Sec.1, B200.
Temporary equipment covered by class scope shall be approved and certified in line with normal class
procedures as described in the previous parts.
For temporary equipment outside class scope, it shall be confirmed that placement of this equipment on board
does not negatively affect the safety of the unit.
Guidance note:
For the consideration, the following is typically to be considered:
- escape ways shall not been blocked
- fire and gas system covers the temporary equipment
- equipment is covered by the ESD logic
- equipments load is within deck load limits
- definition of hazardous areas takes into account the temp. equipment
- interface to other systems covered by main class does not negatively affect their availability.

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Section 3. Special Provisions for Ageing Units

To be able to assess the safety and availability of ageing units, the effects of fatigue shall be taken into account.
Ageing units in this respect are defined as units with nominal age equal to or higher than documented fatigue
life, 20 years if there is no documentation available.
A fatigue utilisation index (FUI) may be calculated. The FUI is defined as the ratio between the effective
operational time and the documented fatigue life.
3.1 Calculation of fatigue life

Calculation of effective operational time shall be based on recorded operations history. For the purpose of
calculating the FUI, the following may be assumed:
contribution from operation in harsh environment, e.g. North Sea, North Atlantic and Canada, equals actual
operating time in such environment
contribution from operation in other environments equals one third (1/3) of actual operating time in such
environments
periods of lay-up and yard stay may be disregarded
contribution from transit operation.
Owner shall submit FUI or historical data allowing for calculation of FUI as part of the planning process prior
to renewal survey when the nominal age exceeds the documented fatigue life.
The FUIs may be calculated separately and in detail for various parts of the unit such as:
leg nodes
spud cans
jack house
deck structure.
The calculations may reflect the various degrees of bottom restraints and loading pattern resulting from the
deck being fixed at various levels during the operations history of the unit.
Guidance note:
Based on the above calculation a condition based approach can be applied for the inspection planning. The condition
based inspection planning can be based on a high level, refined, fatigue analysis as proposed in DNV-RP-C203.
3.2 Follow up
Operation of the unit may continue when the FUI exceeds 1.0 provided the required safety level of the vessel
is maintained. If no fatigue cracks have been found in a vessel prior to the FUI reaching 1.0, or if any findings
have been evaluated to have insignificant influence on the fatigue capacity, no special provisions will be
required until such cracks are detected.
For a vessel with FUI > 1.0 and where cracks have been detected in fatigue sensitive areas, the required safety
level is in general considered satisfied either by increasing the inspection frequency or by performing a
condition based assessment for the vessel. The method and procedure applied for the assessment will be
reflected in the acceptance of the future inspection program. A guide for condition based inspection planning
is given below.
Guidance note:
A condition based inspection planning is performed by judging the vessel based on the actual condition rather than
on age in order to maintain the required safety level. In this context a scope implementing all or parts of the following
procedure can/should be performed:
- Apply the results from a fatigue analysis. The detail level of the analysis will influence the results. Higher detail
level reduces the uncertainties and increases the confidence in the results and hence reduces the inspection
frequency.
- Mapping of critical connections w.r.t. fatigue capacity, i.e. ranking of fatigue sensitive details.
- Identify details to be modified/upgraded w.r.t. fatigue strength.
- Determine required safety level - dependent on consequence and access for inspection.
- Apply the fatigue results in a risk based analysis (RBI) including historical data from inspections/findings and
inspection quality for preparing the inspection program.
- Evaluate the result from inspections (findings) and/or analysis and perform modifications/improvements ensuring
that the associated risks are adequately controlled.
- Perform a continuous updating of the inspection plan based on inspection results.
The inspection plan obtained from a condition based approach is highly dependent on the method and procedure
applied; including the confidence level of the parameters considered. Less confidence increases the probability of

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failure (PoF) and hence the inspection frequency will increase.

The Society will issue a MO (Memo to Owner) stating the FUI and agreed compensating measures prior to the
renewal survey for the 5-year period in which the FUI exceeds 1.0.
The special provisions for maintaining required safety level focus on the fatigue and corrosion properties of the
hull and supporting structure. Degradation mechanisms due to ageing effects related to other aspects such as
marine systems must also be given due consideration by owner through maintenance, and by DNV surveyors
through regular surveys.
Associated plans and procedures, i.e. condition based inspection plans applying risk based approach, shall be
approved by the Society. The scope of the improvement program will depend on the initial assessment and
owner's plans for further use of the unit.
Units which have undergone an assessment and improvement program as outlined above to the Society's
satisfaction, will be surveyed based on the modified inspection program.
3.3 Additional inspections

The inspections in this section applies only if:
when the FUI exceeds 1.0 (if calculated) and/or
fatigue deficiencies have been found in fatigue prone and
a condition based approach as discussed in section 3.2 is not considered
Systematic thickness measurements shall be performed at renewal surveys as specified in Sec.4 D207. Owner
shall submit a program for such measurements for approval prior to the renewal survey.
Owner shall document that the corrosion protection of the unit's hull is adequate and in line with conditions
assumed in original design. The corrosion protection system is to be specially surveyed.
The NDE inspection scope as planned for the renewal survey - 5 year interval - is to be performed at
intermediate survey- 2 year interval. The areas subjected for NDE shall be selected with focus on probability
of cracking and consequence of possible failures. As a guide the following areas should be considered:
leg connection to spudcan

leg nodes in the bay above the spudcan
leg nodes located above jack house in transport condition
leg nodes located below jack house in operation condition
essential connections within jack house.
The scope for survey of jacking gears as outlined in Ch.4, Sec.3.3.1 shall increase to 20% of jacking gear units
but not less than two units per leg.
Section 4. Alternative Survey Arrangements

Alternative survey arrangements may be accepted as an option to applicable periodical surveys for main class.
Table 4-1
Name
Machinery continuous
Machinery PMS.
Machinery CM
PMS RCM
Offshore CM
Description
Survey arrangement based on surveys of the machinery items
a survey arrangement based on a planned maintenance system
Survey arrangement that can include selected parts of the machinery,
and is not covering the complete machinery installation onboard
Survey arrangement based on review of the company management, the
RCM analysis and the implemented maintenance system.
Condition Monitoring
Reference in
OSS-101, Ch.3
Sec.7 C
Sec.7 D
Sec.7 E
Sec.7 G
Sec.7 H
Section 5. Surveys Performed by Approved Companies

Parts of the periodical surveys may be carried out by companies approved by DNV. The Survey parts
performed by such companies are listed in the table below.
Guidance note:
Note that parts of the statutory surveys may be performed by approved companies as well. Examples are inspections
on Fire extinguishers, Life-boat overhaul and Life-rafts. Class is only involved in these services as long as authorised
by flag to perform the statutory surveys on their behalf.

Pt.7 Ch.2 Sec.5. Surveys Performed by Approved Companies Page 103
Table 5-1
Description
thickness measurements
bottom survey afloat
general NDT
condition monitoring

Sec.3, B200
Sec.2, B400
Sec.2, B500
Sec.2, B600

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CHAPTER 3 PREPARATION AND PLANNING

Section 1. Preparation
The owner shall provide the necessary facilities for safe execution of surveys.
Tanks and spaces shall be safe for access, i.e. gas freed, ventilated, cleaned and illuminated.
For overall and close-up examination, means shall be provided to enable the surveyor to examine the structure
in a safe and practical way.
Guidance note:
However, the ROV can be used for cathodical protection measurements and scour surveys.
Additional requirements relevant for the execution of the survey are given in OSS-101, Ch.3, Sec.2 as listed in
the table below.
Table 1-1
Description
Conditions for survey and access to structures
Survey extent
Repair of structural damage or deterioration
Maintenance and preparation for survey
Replacement of machinery components
Machinery certification

Sec.2, B100
Sec.2, B200
Sec.2, B300
Sec.2, C100
Sec.2, C200
Sec.2. C300
Section 2. Planning
2.1 General
All units shall be subjected to periodical and specific surveys in order to confirm that the hull, machinery,
equipment and systems remain in satisfactory condition and in compliance with approval or accepted
standards.
2.2 Periodical surveys

Periodical surveys will belong to one of the following categories according to the level of survey requirements:
annual survey
intermediate survey
complete survey.
The survey required in conjunction with issuance of a new class certificate is denoted renewal survey.
Specific details regarding the definition of the surveys are given in OSS-101, Ch.3, Sec.1 B as listed in the table
below.
Table 2-1
Description
Reference in OSS-101, Ch.3, Sec.1 B

B100
B200
B300
C100
General
Postponement of periodical surveys
Survey of units out of commissioning
Survey schedules
The periodical survey covers systems and parts for:

structure and equipment1)
machinery and safety systems2)
temporary equipment as defined in Ch.1 Sec.1 B200.
1)
2)
Excluding outside bottom spudcan and underwater part of legs as covered by specific surveys (ref section 2.3)
Adjusted depending on the followed alternative survey schemes (ref Ch.2 Table 5-1).
Specific details on the extent are specified in the in-service inspection programme as discussed in Section 2.4
and the following chapters
The surveys may be performed on location and without interrupting the function of the unit, provided that they

Pt.7 Ch.3 Sec.2. Planning Page 105
are based on approved procedures outlined in a maintenance system and survey arrangement.
2.3 Specific surveys

Besides the standard periodical surveys, the following specific surveys are defined:
Bottom survey (covering external hull)
Spudcan-leg survey (covering spudcans and the underwater areas of legs, together with their connections)
Survey after ocean transit
The bottom survey and spudcan and leg survey are to both to be taken two times in any five (5) year period,
with an interval not exceeding three (3) years between examinations. The execution of each these surveys is
mutually independent and may be aligned with the units operations.
Guidance note:
It is noted that a bottom survey is easy to perform in operating/ elevated condition, while the spudcan and leg survey
is easy to perform during a dry tow.
Consideration may be given at the discretion of the Society and with acceptance of the flag to any special
circumstances justifying an extension of the interval.
Guidance note:
An example of such a consideration is the spud can and lower leg partly or completely under the mud line. In such a
case the spud can- leg survey may be postponed to the next rig move (ref IACS UR Z15 2.3.3).
Specific surveys are discussed in detail in Ch.5
2.4 In-service Inspection Program (IIP)

DNV will develop and maintain an In-service Inspection Program (IIP) which will contain the structural items
to be surveyed to satisfy the requirements of main class, excluding any additional class notations. The IIP
constitutes the formal basis for surveying structural items under main class and shall be completed to the
satisfaction of attending surveyor before renewal survey can be credited.
The In-service Inspection Program (IIP) is developed on the basis of a general, experience-based scope in
combination with design and fabrication particulars for the actual unit as well as experience from in-service
surveys of units of similar type.
The basic scope for development of IIP for units of self-elevating type is as given in Table 2-2. The extent of
examination specified may be modified based on design documentation evaluation, inspection results / crack
history and experience with similar units /details and may be refined by use of RBI / RCM methodologies.
Guidance note:
At the 1st Annual or intermediate survey after construction, column-stabilised and self-elevating units may be subject
to examination of major structural components including non-destructive testing, as deemed necessary by the Society.
If the Society deems such survey to be necessary, the extent should be agreed to by the Society and the owner or client
prior to commencement of the Survey.
Guidance note:
See RP-C302 Risk Based Corrosion Management for an RBI approach towards corrosion management.

Pt.7 Ch.3 Sec.2. Planning Page 106
Table 2-2 Basic scope for development of IIP for self-elevating units
AS
INT
V NDT
Special Areas for Inspection 1)
(SP) connections:
SP1 Leg to Spudcan including leg nodes
below the upper guide in transit 6)
SP2 Leg Nodes above upper guide in transit
SP3 Connections of primary members in
Jack House
SP4 Main Barge girder/bulkhead
connections
EXT
V
NDT
TYPE OF SURVEY
IS
INT
EXT
V NDT
V
NDT
A
X
RS
INT
V NDT
EXT
NDT
A3)
X 3)
A
X
Attachments of:
SP5
SP6
SP8
SP9
Crane/gangway pedestals and top

flange
Support of Drill Floor
Helideck support
Other attachment/support connections
Primary Areas for Inspection (PR):
A
C
A
A
A
C
2)
PR1
PR2
PR3
PR4
Spudcans6)
A
A
A
Legs
X
A
A
Jack Houses
A
A
A
Main Barge (deck structure) girders/
X
X
A
A
bulkheads
PR5 Drill floor with substructure
X
X
A
X
A
PR6 Crane/gangway pedestal
X
A
A
A
A
A
PR7 Lifeboat platforms support
A
A
A
PR8 Helideck support structure
X
X
X
A
A
X
A
PR9 Other support structures
X
X
X
X
A
A
A = 100% 5)
B = 50% 4)
C = 25% 4)
X = Spot check 2-5% 4)
V = Visual Inspection including Close Visual Inspection of Special Areas.
NDT = Non-destructive Testing, normally Magnetic Particle Inspection (MPI) and/or Eddy Current (ET) of selected stress
concentrations and fatigue sensitive details.
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
X
X
X
X
X
Special Areas for Inspection (SP) are those sections of the structure which are in way of critical load transfer point, stress
concentrations, often special steel selection etc. Ref. DNV-OS-C101 Ch.1 Sec.4. See also DNV-OS-C104 Sec.2 D and DNV-OSC201 Sec.4
Primary Areas for Inspection (PR) are elements which are essential to the overall structural integrity of the unit.
See also DNV-OS-C104 Sec.2 D and DNV-OS-C201 Sec.4
At levels which have been in way of lower guided in operation, upper guides in transit and in way of spudcans.
- of the total number of these parts.
Inspection executed as part of the Spudcan & Leg Survey (ref Ch.5, Sec.3)

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CHAPTER 4 PERIODICAL SURVEYS

Section 1. Annual Survey
1.1 Structure and equipment
1.1.1 Hull
Internal surfaces in ballast tanks may be subject to survey, including thickness measurements. The permissible
reduction in thickness is as given for the renewal survey, see also 3.2.
Condition of protective coating is to be reported according to the table below.
Table 1-1 Conditions of protective coating
Corrosion protection system
Is normally to consist of full hard coating supplemented by anodes or full hard
coating.
Guidance note:
Other coating systems may be considered acceptable as alternatives provided that
they are approved by DNV and applied and maintained in compliance with the
manufacturer's specification.
Coating condition GOOD

Coating condition FAIR
Coating condition POOR
Condition with only minor spot rusting.

Condition with local breakdown at edges of stiffeners and weld connections and/or
light rusting over 20% or more of areas under consideration, but less than as defined
for POOR condition.
Condition with general breakdown of coating over 20% or more of areas or hard scale
at 10% or more of areas under consideration.
For areas with general breakdown of the protective coating, close-up examination and thickness measurements
shall be carried out to an extent sufficient to determine both general and local corrosion levels.
1.1.2 Watertight/ weathertight integrity
Items which are important for the reserve buoyancy in connection with stability of the unit shall be surveyed.
The survey shall include inspection of external and internal closing appliances, ventilators, air pipes, side
scuttles etc., as well as an external inspection of scupper valves and sanitary valves.
Remote controls and alarm systems for doors, hatches and watertight dampers shall be surveyed and function
tested.
Guard rails shall be examined.
Guidance note:
For units or installations subjected to annual load line inspections by DNV, the requirements in this sub section are
considered covered by this inspection.
1.1.3 Towing system

Accessible and visible parts of the unit's permanent towing arrangement and temporary mooring system shall
be inspected
1.1.4 Machinery and safety systems
The survey shall include examination of spaces for machinery, boilers and incinerators, and equipment located
therein, with particular attention to fire and explosion hazards. As the DNV surveyor deems necessary, running
tests and/or opening of machinery, and tests of safety devices and equipment may be required.
Boilers shall be externally surveyed. The general condition of the boiler including mountings, piping and
insulation shall be ascertained and the surveyor may require opening, removal of insulation etc. if found
necessary. Safety valves, instrumentation and automation systems shall be tested in operating condition when
found necessary by the surveyor.
1.1.5 Jacking system
The brake torques of jacking machinery on self-elevating units shall be checked. Where provided, the fixation
rack system shall also be checked.
Spot check on oil sample records.

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1.1.6 Hazardous area

In hazardous areas the following equipment and systems shall be surveyed or tested:
ventilation systems shall be function tested. The tests shall include emergency stop systems and alarms for
lost ventilation
alarms and shutdown functions for pressurised equipment shall be function tested
gas detection equipment shall be function tested
electrical equipment shall be visually inspected.
Temporary equipment as defined in Ch.1 Sec.1 B200 shall be surveyed.
1.1.7 Drainage, bilge, pre load
The bilge and system and related subsystems shall be visually surveyed and tested.
1.1.8 General
The Appendix to the classification certificate and the documents referred to therein, shall be verified as kept
available onboard the unit.
For units granted a survey arrangement based on an approved planned maintenance system (PMS), an annual
survey of the PMS is required to prolong the validity of the arrangement. The purpose of this survey is to review
and evaluate the previous period's maintenance activities and experience. The annual survey shall consist of
the following main elements:
a) The maintenance history will be examined in order to verify that the PMS has been operated according to
the intentions and that the system is kept up to date.
b) Evaluation of the maintenance history for main overhaul jobs on the components covered by the continuous
machinery survey (CMS) scheme carried out since last annual survey.
c) Details of corrective actions on components in the CMS scheme shall be made available.
d) If condition monitoring equipment is in use, function tests of this equipment and verification of the
calibration will be carried out as far as practicable and reasonable.
Section 2. Intermediate Survey

The survey shall, in general, be carried out as the annual survey, but with extended visual inspection and nondestructive testing of the structure as given in the in-service inspection programme (ref Section 2.4).
2.1.1 Legs
Survey of the upper part of the legs is normally required as specified in IIP. Potential measurements will also
be required if found necessary. See Ch.5 for the inspection of the underwater part of the legs.
2.2 Machinery and systems

2.2.1 Fire protection/ extinguishing/ prevention
The fire protection arrangement shall be surveyed.
Section 3. Renewal Survey

3.1 Extent
The extent of the survey includes the requirements of the annual and intermediate survey, the items as given in
the in-service inspection program as given in Section 2.4, and additionally the requirements as discussed in this
chapter.
For units intended to stay on location for prolonged periods, see Ch.6.

Fixation of major appurtenances to the main structure shall be surveyed. These may typically include crane
pedestals, helicopter decks, drilling derricks, lifeboat platforms and heavy deck modules or skids.
3.2.1 Legs
The legs above the waterline shall be examined. See Ch.5 for the inspection of the underwater part of the legs.

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3.2.2 Acceptance criteria corrosion limits

Thickness measurements shall be carried out as deemed necessary by the surveyor at the first and second
renewal surveys after delivery. At the third renewal and subsequent renewals, in addition to the above,
mandatory thickness gaugings are to be taken as a minimum in the following areas:
major connections of leg to mat

lattice leg chord at connections to spudcan
spudcan bulkheads at connections to leg chord
leg chords in way of splash zone
load transfer area in way of jack house (external and in way of pre load tanks).
In addition to the above, spot checks may be taken in other areas in order to assess the general condition of the
unit.
Guidance note:
Recommended locations for the spot checks are the main deck (often problem area due to frequent deck loading/
unloading) and pre-load tanks.
Average corrosion is defined as the average corrosion rate for a typical structural member.
Local corrosion is defined as the local corrosion limited by an area of 500 500 mm within a plate-field defined
by two stiffeners and adjacent web-frames.
Table 3-1 specifies the allowable reduction for the two specific areas.
Guidance note:
It is noted that general designs do not take into account additional corrosion margins. Notwithstanding, if these are
included and documented, the reduction as specified in the table is exclusive this margin and the total allowable
reduction is the margin + a specified share of the plate/member thickness.
For DNV requirement for corrosion margin is referred to DNV-OS-C101, Sec.10, B407
Table 3-1
Average corrosion
5% reduction is allowed in special areas subject to
high fatigue loads. These areas are normally identified
in the In-Service Inspection Program (IIP)
10% reduction is allowed in areas taking part in the
global structural strength, or being part of the
watertight integrity of the unit
15% reduction is allowed in areas not taking part in the
global structural strength and not being part of the
watertight integrity of the unit.
Local corrosion
5% reduction is allowed in special areas subject to
high fatigue loads. These areas are normally identified
in the In-Service Inspection Program (IIP)
15% reduction is allowed for plates in areas taking part
in the global structural strength, or being part of the
watertight integrity of the unit
20% reduction is allowed in areas not taking part in the
global structural strength and not being part of the
watertight integrity of the unit.
Detailed locations for thickness gaugings will be
included in the vessels In-service Inspection
Programme
3.2.3 Tanks
Tanks shall, as a minimum, be internally surveyed in accordance with Table 3-2 (as far as applicable).
Survey of pipes, valves, couplings, anodes, equipment for level indication, etc. inside tanks and spaces shall be
carried out.

Table 3-2 Tank survey and pressure testing 1), 2)

Tank
0-5
Sea water 3)
All
Fresh water
One
Fuel and sludge
One
Lubricating oil
None
Notes:
Age of unit in years

5-10
10-15
all
all
one
all
one
two
none
one
above 15
all
all
half
half
1) Tanks of integral type

Guidance note:
Integral tanks form a part of the units hull and are influenced in the same manner and by the same loads that stress
the adjacent hull structure.
Independent tanks within machinery spaces (non-integral, self-supporting tanks which do not form part of the unit's
hull) are normally surveyed as part of the renewal survey for machinery, see E.
2) If selection of tanks is accepted to be surveyed, then different tanks shall, as far as practicable, be surveyed at each
survey, on a rotational basis.
3) Tanks used as bilge water holding tanks, shall be examined as required for sea water tanks.
Remote level indicating systems for ballast tanks shall be surveyed and function tested.
Remote control system for valves in bilge, ballast and cooling water systems shall be surveyed and tested.
Tank bulkheads and tank decks integral with the unit structure shall, as a minimum, be hydraulically tested
from at least one side to the maximum pressure they can be subjected to in service. The number of tanks to be
tested shall be in accordance with Table D1, as far as applicable.
3.3 Weight/ displacement survey

The unit is to undergo a weight or displacement survey and the weight record will be checked in order to verify
the current lightweight and centre of gravity. Where the weight survey indicates a difference from the
calculated lightweight in excess of 5% of the operating displacement, an inclining test should be conducted. It
is a provision that the weight difference is positioned at the most unfavourable position when calculating the
vertical centre of gravity (VCG).
The above mentioned requirements may be considered complied with where the national authorities enforce
similar requirements. In such cases a copy of the report on the weight survey, or on the new inclining test,
endorsed by the national authorities, shall be submitted.
3.3.1 Towing equipment
The permanent towing arrangement of the unit shall be surveyed. Towing equipment is subject to visual
inspection.
3.4 Machinery and systems

3.4.1 General
The survey shall comprise examination of the electrical installations with regard to fire and explosion hazards
and injury from accidental touching. The survey is also to include testing of correct functioning of equipment
covered by class requirements.
The insulation resistance of the complete installation shall be measured, and the results presented to the
surveyor.
For vessels Survey arrangement PMS and with continuous earth fault monitoring of all distribution systems
and alarm to a continuously manned control station, the following alternative may be accepted:
megger test of all generators and main electrical motors
test of all earth fault monitoring devices
verification that the vessel have regular maintenance routines for test of earth fault monitoring devices.
As far as practicable, the following equipment shall be examined for satisfactory condition:
main and emergency switchboards

generators
distribution boards
motor starters
electrical motors

converters (e.g. transformers, rectifiers, chargers)

cable installations
enclosures for electrical equipment
lighting equipment
heating equipment
battery installations.
The following tests shall be carried out to the extent deemed necessary by the surveyor to ascertain the proper
functioning of the equipment:
generator full load test; minimum load for life support and emergency jacking should be guaranteed
generator parallel operation
generator protection relays including non-important load trip, if fitted
generator remote speed control
generator synchronising equipment
power plant interlocking systems
insulation resistance indicating device
emergency generator including switchboards
battery chargers
navigation lights, with controllers including alarms
electrical motors for essential and important use, e.g. for jacking system at full load
interlocking and/or alarms for pressurised rooms and equipment.
air systems and their redundancy as part of safety- or important systems.
3.4.2 Jacking system

The jacking systems, including shock pads, shall be examined in the presence of the Surveyor by the original
equipment manufacturer or other third party inspector mutually agreeable to the owner and the Surveyor.
The inspection shall include the following:
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)
Racks and climbing pinions (visual examination for wear and proper tooth contact).
Planetary gear boxes (opening and visual examination of at least one per leg, oil analyses for all).1)
Linear gearboxes (can be inspected by means of endoscope or inspection covers when provided).
Braking systems (opening and visual examination of at least one per leg).
Pinions (pinion clearance if accessible).
Survey & NDT of jacking guides to the extent possible to be included.
Leg guide clearance to be checked with design specifications.2)
1)
Oil samples are to be collected directly after a jacking operation to ensure representative values
2)
A leg guide clearance above design specification may result in additional load to jacking gear and its bearings with a subsequent
increase of wear. In addition a too high clearance may result in out of straightness of legs resulting in binding during jacking
operations.
In addition NDT is to be carried out in line with the In-Service Inspection Plan (ref section 2.4).
3.4.3 Raw water pumps

Check availability of water supply for safety systems, i.e fire water for different operational conditions (transit,
during jacking and in elevated conditions).
3.4.4 Hazardous area
Enclosed hazardous areas such as those containing open active mud tanks, shale shakers, de-gassers and desanders are to be examined and doors and closures in boundary bulkheads verified as effective. Electric
lighting, electrical fixtures, and instrumentation are to be examined, proven satisfactory and verified as
explosion-proof or intrinsically safe. Ventilating systems including ductwork, fans, intake and exhaust
locations for enclosed restricted areas are to be examined, tested and proven satisfactory. Ventilating air alarm
system is to be proven satisfactory. Electrical motors are to be examined including closed-loop ventilating
systems for large D-C motors. Automatic power disconnect to motors in case of loss of ventilating air is to be
proved satisfactory.
3.4.5 Fire protection/ extinguishing/ prevention
Correct functioning of the various parts of the following systems shall, as far as applicable, be verified:
alarm and safety system
fire and gas detection systems.

3.4.6 Instrumentation and automation

When cancelling of automatic load reduction and/or automatic stop of engine are provided, these functions
shall be demonstrated to the surveyor.
Remote shutdown for fuel-oil transfer service pumps and ventilating equipment, together with oil tank outlet
valves where required to be capable of being remotely closed are to be proved satisfactory. Emergency
switch(es) for all electrical equipment including main and emergency generators, except alarm and
communication systems and lighting in vital areas such as escape routes and landing platforms, are to be proved
satisfactory (by a combination of testing and review of maintenance records).
(IACS UR Z15)
A test showing the correct ESD system functioning.
Guidance note:
To prevent negative consequences on ongoing operations it is recommended to prepare the test in collaboration with
the surveyor. In addition, it may be advantage to execute these test where negative consequences are limited, e.g.
during casing setting.
3.5 General
The presence of required signboards shall be verified.

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CHAPTER 5 OTHER SURVEYS

Section 1. Record Keeping
Plans and procedures for underwater inspection shall be submitted for review in advance of the survey and
made available on board. Submitted data, after review by the Society, will be subject to revision if found to be
necessary in light of experience.
Guidance note:
The Society may consider alternative methods for providing adequate assurance that a unit's bottom is in a satisfactory
condition at the mid-term class period survey.
A survey based on such alternative methods is subject to acceptance by the relevant flag administration.
Section 2. Bottom Survey

For the interval of the bottom survey see Ch.3 Sec.2.3.
The bottom survey afloat may replace the statutory dry docked survey provided acceptance from the flag.
Underwater Inspection in lieu of Drydocking Survey may not be acceptable where there is record of abnormal
deterioration or damage to the underwater structure; or where damage affecting the fitness of the unit is found
during the course of the survey.
Valves are checked for proper condition / closing and operation, often fitted with remote operation by means
of rod extensions etc
Sea chests and other sea inlets and discharges (above and below the waterline) with valves, including sanitary
valves and scupper valves, shall be opened for survey.
Section 3. Spudcan & Leg Survey

3.1 General
For the interval of the Spudcan and Leg survey see Ch.3 Sec.2.3.
Considerations shall be given to safe entry and accessibility of the spudcans before the survey.
Guidance note:
The considerations include ventilation, arrangements for pumps, cables for lighting etc.
3.2 Scope
The spudcan & leg survey includes the leg nodes below the upper guide in transit. The nodes above this guide
are inspected during the normal periodical surveys.
3.3 Inspection
External surfaces of spudcans, mat, underwater areas of legs, together with their connections as applicable,
shall be selectively cleaned to the satisfaction of the attending surveyor and examined.
The surveyor is to be satisfied with the condition of the internal structure of the spudcans. Leg connections to
spudcans are to be examined at each dry-dock survey or equivalent
The cathodic protection system of the submerged zone shall be surveyed. The efficiency of the system for the
forthcoming 5-year period shall be confirmed.
The cathodic protection system shall be surveyed by visual inspection of sacrificial anodes and extent of
corrosion. Corrosion in welds of vital parts which may be subject to fatigue shall be particularly considered.
Section 4. Survey after Ocean Transit

After an ocean transit, a survey is to ensure that the unit is in sound condition and did not suffer from damage
from bad weather during the transit, otherwise consequences of inappropriate shimming of the legs. This posttransit survey applies both for wet and dry tows and shall be carried out before elevating the unit.
The survey shall consist of the visual inspection and NDT testing with a focus on the following structural areas:
Jackhouse structure and connection to the hull,

Pt.7 Ch.5 Sec.4. Survey after Ocean Transit Page 114
Leg Nodes in way of upper/lower guides and chord spudcan connection.

Main deck area in way of support of gearboxes.
The owner is to prepare a survey plan including details of the tow to be submitted to the Society for approval
prior to commencement.
The owner may perform the survey himself. If the survey reveals damages, DNV is to be involved in line with
Chapter 2, Section 2.1. If no damages are found, inspection records are to be shown at the next periodical
survey.

CHAPTER 6 PERMANENTLY INSTALLED SELF-ELEVATING

UNITS
The requirements and guidance given in Chapter are supplementary requirements for units that are intended to
stay on location for prolonged periods, normally more than 5 years.
Permanently installed self-elevating units shall be designed or documented for the site specific environmental
and soil conditions. Fatigue properties and facilities for survey on location shall be specially considered.
Adequate corrosion protection shall be implemented to cover the entire prolonged operation period.
Section 2. Fatigue
Design Fatigue Factors (DFF) are introduced as fatigue safety factors. DFF shall be applied to structural
elements according to the principles in DNV-OS-C101.
Fatigue safety factors applied for permanently installed self-elevating units shall be given dependent on the
criticality of the detail and accessibility for inspection and repair. Special considerations should be made for
the leg in the splash zone, submerged parts legs and spudcan, and possible inaccessible parts of the spudcan.
The fatigue analysis should focus on members that are essential to the overall structural integrity of the unit.
Fatigue susceptible areas may include:
the leg to hull holding system

the leg members and joints in the vicinity of the upper and lower guides
the leg members and joints in the splashing zone
the leg members and joints in the lower part of the leg near the spudcan
the spudcan to leg connection.
Guidance note:
See DNV-OS-C101 Sec.10 B200 with respect to vertical extent of splash zone.
Section 3. Inspection and Maintenance

3.1 Facilities for survey
Surveys may be carried out on location based on agreed procedures outlined in a maintenance system and
survey arrangement, without interrupting the function of the unit. The following matters shall be taken into
consideration to be able to carry out surveys on location:
arrangements and methods for survey of hull, legs and seabed foundation structure
corrosion protection of hull, legs and seabed foundation structure
underwater cleaning facilities.
The In Service Inspection program (IIP) should reflect possible stress concentrations in critical areas, fatigue
criticality, and the previous operational and inspection histories.
Section 4. Jacking System

When the jack up unit is intended for permanently installation as defined in section 1 and has arrangements for
a fix load transfer by a permanent fixation system, the jacking system will be excluded from DNV scope of
work for classification after the initial jacking of the unit.

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PART 1 GENERAL REGULATIONS AND CONDITIONS .................................. 18

PART 2 MATERIALS AND WELDING ............................................................... 25

PART 3 HULL AND EQUIPMENT ...................................................................... 28

PART 4 MACHINERY SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT ........................................ 42

PART 5 CERTIFICATION ................................................................................... 80

PART 6 NEWBUILDING SURVEY ..................................................................... 90

PART 7 CLASSIFICATION IN OPERATION...................................................... 98

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CHAPTER 2 CONTENTS IN DETAIL

5.1 Verbal forms ............................................................................................................................... 6

CHAPTER 2 CONTENTS IN DETAIL ............................................................................... 10

PART 1 GENERAL REGULATIONS AND CONDITIONS .................................. 18

CHAPTER 2 PROCEDURES ............................................................................................ 21

CHAPTER 3 PRINCIPLES AND CONDITIONS ................................................................ 22

Classification scope .................................................................................................................. 22

Environmental Conditions .............................................................................................. 23

Design temperature .................................................................................................................. 23

PART 2 MATERIALS AND WELDING ............................................................... 25

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CHAPTER 2 STRUCTURAL FABRICATION .................................................................... 27

PART 3 HULL AND EQUIPMENT ...................................................................... 28

Design and Loading Conditions..................................................................................... 31

Loads and Load Effects .................................................................................................. 32

Structural Categorization, Material and Inspection Principles.................................... 33

Structural Strength .......................................................................................................... 34

CHAPTER 2 STABILITY AND WATERTIGHT INTEGRITY .............................................. 36

CHAPTER 3 TOWING ....................................................................................................... 40

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PART 4 MACHINERY SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT ........................................ 42

Rotating Machines ........................................................................................................... 49

Jacking Gear Machinery.................................................................................................. 51

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CHAPTER 2 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS .................................................................. 55

Power Supply ................................................................................................................... 57

Electrical Power Distribution ..........................................................................................

9.1 Cable selection ........................................................................................................................ 60

CHAPTER 3 AREA ARRANGEMENTS ........................................................................... 63

Hazardous Areas Installations........................................................................................ 64

CHAPTER 4 CONTROL AND COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS ......................................... 68

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System Design ................................................................................................................. 69

Component Design and Installation............................................................................... 69

Communication & Alarms ............................................................................................... 71

CHAPTER 5 FIRE PROTECTION ..................................................................................... 73

Fire Fighting Systems ..................................................................................................... 74

Fire and Gas Detection Systems .................................................................................... 75

CHAPTER 6 ENHANCED CONTROL & SAFETY SYSTEMS .......................................... 77