ACS Rules For Offshore Fixed Platform Installation

ACS (Asia Classification Society)
Rules for
Fixed Platform Installation
2020
Asia Classification Society

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1 ACS Fixed Platform Installation

Table of Contents
Section 1 Scope, Definitions and Procedures

A. Scope, Application ..................................................................................................................... 1- 1
B. Definitions ............................................................................................................................. ..... 1- 1
C. Design Review ........................................................................................................... ................ 1- 1
D. Supervision of Fabrication and Installation ................................................................................ 1- 6
E. Testing and Commissioning ............................................................................................... ........ 1- 6
Section 2 Pile Founded Structures

A. General ....................................................................................................................................... 2- 1
B. Requirements for the Soil ............................................................................................... ............ 2- 1
C. Design Loads ............................................................................................................................. . 2- 2
D. Structure ........................................................................................................... .......................... 2- 2
E. Pile Foundation ......................................................................................................... ................. 2- 3
Section 3 Gravity Based Structures

A. General ....................................................................................................................................... 3- 1
B. Requirements for the Seabed ............................................................................................. ......... 3- 1
C. Design Loads ............................................................................................................................. . 3- 2
D. Structure ..................................................................................................................................... 3- 3
E. Foundation/Base ......................................................................................................... ................ 3- 3
Section 4 Tension Leg Platforms

A. General ................................................................................................................. ...................... 4- 1
B. Requirements for the Soil ........................................................................................................... 4- 2
C. Design Loads ............................................................................................................................. . 4- 2
D. Structure ..................................................................................................................................... 4- 3
E. Foundations ............................................................................................................. ................... 4- 5
F. Subdivision, Stability and Load Line ......................................................................................... 4- 6
Section 5 Life-Saving Appliances

A. General ..................................................................................... .................................................. 5- 1
B. Life-Saving Appliances .................................................................................................. ............ 5- 1
C. Arrangement of Lifeboats and Life rafts ..................................................................................... 5- 2
D. Rescue Boats ............................................................................................................................. . 5- 3
Annex A List of Standards, Codes, etc. Quoted

Index
A
Alarm signals ............................................................................................................... .......................................... 5-1
B
Ballasting .......................................................................................................................................... .............. 3-4, 4-6
Bathometry ............................................................................................... ............................................... 2-2, 3-2, 4-2
C
Calculations ............................................................................................................................. .............................. 1-2
Class Notation ............................................................................................................................. ............ 2-1, 3-1, 4-1
Codes ............................................................................................... ..................................................................... A-1
Cold vents ............................................................................................................................. .................. 2-3, 3-3, 4-4
Commissioning ............................................................................................................................. ......................... 1-6
Computer programs ............................................................................................................................................... 1-3
Construction Portfolio ...................................................................................................... ...................................... 1-4
Cranes ...................................................................................................................... ............................... 2-3, 3-3, 4-4
D
Damage stability .................................................................................................................................................... 4-7
Deckhouses .................................................................................................................. .......................................... 4-3
Definitions ............................................................................................................................. ................................ 1-1
Design loads ............................................................................................................................................ 2-2, 3-2, 4-2
Design review ............................................................................................................... .......................... 1-1, 2-1, 3-1
Distribution of documents ................................................................................................... ................................... 1-3
E
Elements of the structure ......................................................................................................................... 2-1, 3-1, 4-1
Embarkation arrangements .................................................................................................... .......................... 5-2, 5-3
Emergency warnings and instructions ................................................................................................................... . 5-1
F
Flares ......................................................................................................... ............................................. 2-3, 3-3, 4-4
Foundations ................................................................................................................. .................................... 3-3, 4-5
G
Gravity based structures ............................................................................................................................. ............ 3-1
Gravity foundation .......................................................................................................................................... 3-4, 4-6

H
Hazards ............................................................................................................................. ..................................... 1-5
Helicopter facilities ............................................................................................................................. .... 2-3, 3-3, 4-4
Hull ....................................................................................................................................................................... 4-3
I
Installation ............................................................................................................................. ................................ 2-1
J
Jacket ...................................................................................................................... ........................................ 1-2, 2-3
L
Launching appliances ............................................................................................................................................ 5-3
Lifeboats ............................................................................................................................. ................................... 5-1
Life rafts ............................................................................................................................. .................................... 5-1
Life-saving appliances ...................................................................................................................... 2-3, 3-3, 4-4, 5-1
Lifting appliances .......................................................................................................... .......................... 2-1, 3-1, 4-1
Load line ................................................................................................................... ............................................. 4-7
Loads ............................................................................................................................................................. . 3-2, 4-2
M
Manning ..................................................................................................................... ............................................ 1-1
Marking ..................................................................................................................... ............................................ 1-6
Materials ................................................................................................................................................................ 1-1
Muster stations .......................................................................................................... ............................................. 5-2
O
Operating instructions ...................................................................................................... ...................................... 5-1
Operating Manual ............................................................................................................ ............................... 3-4, 4-4
P
Personal life-saving appliances .............................................................................................................................. 5-2
Pile foundation ............................................................................................................. .................................. 2-3, 4-5
Pile founded structures ......................................................................................................................................... . 2-1
Piles ....................................................................................................................... ......................................... 2-3, 4-5
Plan for approval ........................................................................................................... ........................................ 1-2
Platform .................................................................................................................... ............................................. 1-1
Pollution prevention .............................................................................................................................................. 1-5
Pontoons .................................................................................................................... ............................................ 4-4
R
Rescue boats ................................................................................................................................. ......................... 5-3
Risers ..................................................................................................................................................................... 4-5

S
Safety aspects .............................................................................................................. ........................................... 1-3
Safety management plan ...................................................................................................... .................................. 1-4
Safety management system .................................................................................................................................... 1-4
Seabed ...................................................................................................................... ............................... 2-2, 3-1, 4-2
Shafts ............................................................................................................................. ........................................ 3-3
Site investigations ................................................................................................................................... 2-2, 3-2, 4-2
Skirts ............................................................................................................................. ......................................... 3-4
Soil 2-1, 4-2
Stability ............................................................................................................................. ..................................... 4-6
Standards ............................................................................................................................................................... A-1
Storage of oil .............................................................................................................. ............................................ 3-4
Stowage of life-saving appliances .................................................................................................................. . 5-2, 5-3
Structure ......................................................................................................................................................... . 3-3, 4-3
Subdivision .................................................................................................................... ................................. 4-6, 4-7
Supervision of fabrication ............................................................................................................................. ......... 1-6
Supervision of installation .................................................................................................................................... . 1-6
T
Tanks ......................................................................................................................... ............................................ 3-4
Tendons ..................................................................................................................... ............................................ 4-4
Tension leg platforms .................................................................................................................................... ........ 4-1
Testing ............................................................................................................ ....................................................... 1-6
Topside ..................................................................................................................... .............................. 2-3, 3-3, 4-3
Transit condition ................................................................................................................................. ................... 4-5
Transport ............................................................................................... .................................................. 2-1, 3-1, 4-1
Types of fixed installations ............................................................................................................................. ....... 1-1
W
Waste management ............................................................................................................................. ................... 1-5
Watertight integrity .................................................................................... ............................................................ 4-7

Section 1
Scope, Definitions and Procedures
A. Scope, Application Depending on the type of employment and manning,

the provisions of the Rules may have to be applied to a
larger or lesser extent.
1. Scope
1.1 In this Chapter the requirements for the dif-

ferent types of fixed offshore installations are defined.
B. Definitions
1.2 Types of fixed installations 1. Fixed offshore installations
The following types have to be distinguished: Fixed offshore installations, according to these Rules,
are installations for diverse purposes, see A.2., which
− installations permanently fixed by piling (pile
are fixed on the seabed and are designed to be oper-
foundation)
ated permanently or for a defined period at an offshore
− installations resting on the sea bed by action of site.
gravity (gravity foundation)
− installations with excess of buoyancy, connected to 2. Platform
a base by tensioned anchoring elements (tension leg The term “platform“ may also be used for fixed
foundation) offshore installations.
1.3 Materials used for construction of the
main structure/hull 3. Further definitions
The following materials may be used for the main For further definitions see Chapter 1, Section 1, B.
structure/hull:
− steel
− reinforced concrete C. Design Review
− any other suitable material
1. Extent of review
− combination of above materials
General specifications with an indication of the in-
tended use, design life, location and environment,
2. Application place(s) and period of construction and the main
The following types of employment have to be distin- stages of construction up to final assembly and/or
guished: installation at sea have to be provided. Examination or
verification of the following will be undertaken:
− drilling/exploration
− production, e.g. oil/gas 1.1 Specification
− processing/treatment − design basis
− storage or loading on/off − material specification
− research, measurements − cathodic protection specification
− other types of employment − painting specification, if applicable
− fabrication specification, if applicable
3. Manning
The following types of manning have to be distin- 1.2 Special reports
guished: − environmental report
− continuously manned installations or units − soil report/engineering soil report
− temporarily or intermittently manned installations
− seismic hazard assessment, if applicable
− unmanned installations

1.3 Design reports 2.2.2 Jacket structures
− weight report − elevations
− in-place analysis report − framing
− fatigue analysis report − mud mats
− earthquake analysis report, if applicable − pad eyes
− boat impact analysis report − boat landing
− accidental analysis report − anode plan
− load-out analysis report − pile/pile make-up and marking
− transport/sea fastening analysis report − pile/jacket connection (welding/grouting)
− lifting analysis report, if applicable − grout details, if applicable
− launching analysis report, if applicable − ladders/stairs, if applicable
− float over analysis report, if applicable − launch frame, if applicable
− cathodic protection calculation report − flooding system
2.2.3 Concrete structures

1.4 Other documents
− formwork
Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) and Proce-
dure Qualification Record (PQR) when fabrication − reinforcement
inspection is scope of work − pre-stressed reinforcement regarding e.g.:
- slabs
2. Plans and calculations for approval - walls
- pylons
2.1 General Further all drawings with respect to structural steel
internals including details like embedment plates, etc.
2.1.1 All documents have generally to be submitted
to ACS in German or English language. 2.2.4 Combined structures
2.1.2 The general scope of documents is defined in The documentation has to be selected in analogous
2.2 to 2.6, the detailed scope will be defined case by form as for 2.2.2 and 2.2.3.
case. ACS reserve the right to demand additional docu-
mentation if that submitted is insufficient for an as- 2.2.5 Topside
sessment of the installation or essential parts thereof. − plot plans
This may especially be the case for plants and equip-
ment related to new developments and/or which are − deck framing
not tested on board to a sufficient extent. − deck plating
2.1.3 Once the documents submitted have been − joint details
approved by ACS they are binding on the execution of − handrails and grating
the work. Subsequent modifications and extensions
require the approval of ACS before becoming effective. − ladders/stairs
− Pad eyes
2.2 Plans for main structure and design data
− helicopter deck, if applicable
Plans showing the scantlings, arrangements and details
of the principal parts of the structure are to be submit- 2.3 Plans for machinery and electrical equip-
ted for approval before construction commences. ment and design data
These drawings have to clearly indicate the scantlings,
Plans are to be submitted showing the arrangement
types and grades of materials, joint details and weld-
and details of:
ing, or other methods of connection. These plans are
to include the following, where applicable. Workshop − general arrangement of machinery installations
drawings and parts lists are not subject to the design and equipment
review. − technical details for auxiliary machinery
2.2.1 General − boilers and pressure vessels
− general arrangement − general arrangement and particulars of the electri-
cal installation
− plan indicating design loads for all decks

− fire extinguishing systems For the needs of ACS, general descriptions, calculations
and test reports have to be submitted in duplicate,
− other pumps and piping systems structural plans, detail drawings and building/testing
− working gear as far as it has been agreed to be specifications in triplicate, one copy of each being
included in the design review returned to the remitter with the approval or review
notation.
2.4 Safety aspects
− general arrangement plans indicating location of 3. Operating instructions
hazardous/non-hazardous areas
3.1 Operating manual (Booklet)
− arrangement plans of safety devices and equip-
ment, e.g. fire extinguishing plan, escape routes, An Operating Manual or equivalent is to be placed on
life-saving appliances, structural fire protection each installation. The booklet shall include the follow-
− operating instructions, as far as related to safety ing information, as applicable in the particular case, so
as to provide suitable guidance to the operating per-
− safety management plans, where applicable sonnel with regard to safe operation of the installation:
− general description / main characteristics
2.5 Calculations
− pertinent data for each approved mode of opera-
2.5.1 The calculations according to 1.3 are to be tion, including design and variable loading, envi-
submitted in conjunction with the scantling plans, as ronmental conditions for the execution of certain
may be applicable. operations, e.g. drilling, etc.
2.5.2 Submitted calculations are to be suitably − minimum anticipated atmospheric and sea tem-
referenced. Results from relevant model tests or dy- peratures
namic response calculations may be submitted as − assumed seabed conditions and their control,
alternatives or as substantiation for the required calcu- scouring, etc.
lations.
− required distance of certain parts from the water
2.5.3 The choice of computer programs according surface
to the “State of the Art“ is free. It is recommended to
− general arrangement showing watertight compart-
use computer programs, which are approved by ACS in
ments, closures, vents, allowable deck loading,
advance as appropriate to solve the actual problems. If
etc.; if permanent ballast is used, the weight, loca-
the computer programs to be used are not known to
tion and substance used are to be clearly indicated
ACS, ACS may check them through comparative
calculations with predefined test examples. Reference − capacity plan showing capacities of tanks, centres
applications, already achieved approvals by other of gravity, etc.
institutions and other relevant information shall be
provided in advance. ACS does however, not give a − instructions for operation, including precautions to
generally valid approval for a computer program. be taken in adverse weather, changing mode of
operations, any inherent limitations of operations,
The calculations have to be compiled in a way which etc.
allows identifying and checking all steps of the calcu-
lations with regard to input and output in an easy way. − plans and description of the ballast system and
Handwritten, easily readable documents are accept- instructions for ballasting, if applicable
able. − hazardous areas plan
Comprehensive quantities of output data shall be pre- − representative examples of loading conditions for
sented in graphic form. A written comment to the each approved mode of operation, together with
main conclusions resulting from the calculations has means for evaluation of other loading conditions
to be provided.
− details of emergency shutdown procedures for
2.6 Further details electrical equipment
− identification of the helicopter used for the design
The necessary documentation is indicated in further
of the helicopter deck and procedure for helicopter
detail in the relevant Chapters and Sections.
operations
2.7 Distribution of documents − safety checks and maintenance work to be carried
through
The distribution of design documents according to 2.2
– 2.6 will be agreed upon in each individual case, − emergency procedures and rescue operations
depending on the organization on Owner's, contrac-
tor's and/or fabricator's side, and on the wishes of any − operating booklet for helicopter operation, includ-
Authorities involved. ing helicopter data on which design is based

3.2 Construction portfolio (Booklet) act developing danger. The assessment will be based
on existing experience and statistical information
A set of plans showing the exact location and extent of regarding similar installations and activities. Proven
application of different grades and strengths of struc- methods of risk and failure analysis including e.g.
tural materials, together with a description of the ma- Fault-Tree or Event-Tree diagrams may be used.
terial and welding procedures involved, is to be placed
on the installation. Any other relevant construction 4.3.3 Corrective measures and amendments to the
information is to be included in the booklet, including plan may be required following experience gathered
restrictions or prohibitions regarding repairs or modi- during the initial service period, see also 4.4.
fications.
4.3.4 The SMP should take into account separately
3.3 The operating instructions will be subject to all relevant operational phases and situations and their
examination within the design review procedure only specific risks, such as
insofar as they are related to the specified loads and load − initial (start-up, test) period(s), also following
cases to be applied, and to other safety matters covered important changes
by these Rules.
− normal ("routine") operations
4. Safety management system − operations under restricting conditions, e.g.
- due to extreme environmental impact
4.1 Safety management procedures,
- during repairs, conversions, etc.
increasinACSy
1
in use also in offshore operations , may be subject to

review by ACS either - periods following an accident or failure
− based on an agreement with the Owner/Operator, 4.4 Essential elements of a SMP

or
− due to authorization and request by the competent 4.4.1 The SMP shall clearly show, through ade-
national Administration. quate procedures and organizational provisions, that
− routine controls, checks, measurements etc. are
4.2 Safety management may be related to provided in order to ensure that physical properties
− personal safety of operating personnel, i.e. and chemical processes remain stable and within
- accident prevention prescribed limits, e.g. critical gas concentrations,
- protection against exposure to toxic, radioactive exposure limits, pressures, ppm values; function-
or otherwise harmful substances ing of alarms
- general preventive and health control measures − information and training of personnel is ensured,
(alcohol, drugs control, etc.) taking into account also possible language prob-
lems, like information on danger zones, “hazard-
− protection of the environment (sea, sea floor, at- ous areas“, alarms; handling of fire fighting and
mosphere surrounding the installation) rescue equipment, etc.
− operational safety/operability of the technical
− national regulations have to be considered
installations/systems on the installation
− any (new) hazards becoming known, not taken
Obviously, an inter-relation exists with the operating
into account or not sufficiently covered in the
manual according to 3., see also 4.4 and 4.6.
original plan, will be evaluated and duly incorpo-
rated in a revised SMP
4.3 Safety management plan
− communication between operating personnel,
4.3.1 Safety management procedures shall be pre- responsible company management is ensured, in-
sented in the form of a Safety Management Plan cluding immediate and reliable information on
(SMP), to be set up in each individual case, bearing in special/ abnormal incidents or events defined in
mind the particular operational and environmental the SMP, see 4.4.2. In relevant cases information
conditions to be expected as well as the applicable to Authorities and ACS is ensured.
legislation and regulations.
− for any abnormal situations, e.g. repairs requiring
4.3.2 Preparation of a SMP will essentially consist operational restrictions, the necessary additional
in an assessment of all foreseeable risks emerging precautions are taken and any person possibly in-
from the planned activities, and in providing measures volved is aware of the existing danger
and procedures to minimize these risks and/or counter-
4.4.2 The SMP shall indicate follow-up measures
–––––––––––––– and procedures ("contingencies") for each case of
1 See e.g. IMO ISM (International Safety Management) proce-
failure or incident considered. Responsibilities shall be
dures, to be introduced for mobile offshore units from July clearly attributed to members of the crew/installation
2002 personnel within each contingency procedure, and the

paths or chains of information clearly stated for the tanker, using articulated piping, swivels, flexible
different cases. hoses, etc., special precautions - e.g., emergency shut-
down and spill arresting devices - may be necessary,
4.4.3 For the installation in service, it shall be depending on environment conditions and regulations
guaranteed by regular, and possibly additional, un- applicable to the location.
precedented, checks, audits etc., that the measures
provided by the SMP are actually being observed. For import/export flow lines (hydrocarbons produc-
tion) see also 4.6.2.
Relevant documentation is to be kept on the installa-
tion and/or in the Operator’s headquarters for a period 4.6.1.3 Any harmful substances subject to controlled
to be defined by the Administration, but not less than handling shall be allocated to defined, properly shel-
5 years. tered and marked spaces. Liquids or substances capa-
ble of releasing harmful liquids under certain condi-
4.5 Types of hazards tions shall be stored in such a way that spills are pre-
vented.
Among aspects to be considered in assessing risks are
the following: 4.6.1.4 Reception/receiving, use/consumption and
return/unloading of harmful or polluting substances
4.5.1 Hazards to personnel shall be constantly controlled and their volumes or
− explosion, fire weight noted.
− exposure (through contact, inhalation, ingestion) 4.6.2 Production and treatment processes
to toxic, irritant or otherwise harmful gases, liq-
uids, chemicals etc. 4.6.2.1 Suitable controls using "state of the art"
measuring and monitoring techniques shall be pro-
− accidents due to operations with lifting gear/ ap-
vided to ensure safe conveyance of hydrocarbons and
pliances and machinery or tools
other polluting substances to and from the offshore
− accidents due to environmental influences (icing, installation, through flow lines, risers, hoses, etc.
unit’s motions, bad visibility etc.)
4.6.2.2 For safe conveyance/transport of liquid and
− noise/vibrations exceeding given ("tolerable") gaseous substances on the production installation,
limits between the different processing stations, the provi-
sions of Chapters 5 and 6 have to be observed (mate-
4.5.2 Hazards to the environment: rial selection, design requirements, safety, monitoring
− Spills/loss of polluting (toxic or otherwise harm- and alarm devices, etc.).
ful) substances during "normal" - e.g., drilling -
operations to the sea or sea floor, see 4.6.2 4.6.2.3 Waste water, in connection with the produc-
tion process, shall be either collected in storage tanks
− Spills of hydrocarbons, chemicals, etc. during and discharged via auxiliary vessels or pipeline, or – if
transport/conveyance operations, see 4.6.1 allowed by the competent Authority - pumped to the sea
− collision hazard, depending on weather and traffic after prescribed treatment/purification and under
conditions controlled conditions (monitoring of ppm values).
− release of polluting (e.g. exhaust) gases to the 4.6.2.4 Release of gaseous substances to the atmos-
atmosphere, see 4.6.2 phere, including flaring operations, shall occur under
− dropping of objects (e.g. wastes) to the sea/sea controlled conditions and according to the applicable
floor, see 4.7 regulations. Unintentional escape of gases (leakage),
particularly in hazardous areas and to accommodation
− noise exceeding prescribed limits; may be relevant spaces, shall be avoided by precautions such as suit-
in certain cases, e.g. in sensitive, protected areas able arrangement of piping, ducts and exhaust open-
ings/ intakes, sensors/measuring devices and alarms,
4.6 Pollution prevention during production pressurizing, according to the Rules, see Chapter 5
and transport activities and 6.
4.6.1 Transport/conveyance and storing opera-
4.7 Waste management
tions
4.6.1.1 Loading and unloading operations, e.g. using 4.7.1 For sewage waste water the same applies as
transport (supply) vessels and cargo handling equip- stated under 4.6.2.3 for waste water originating from the
ment, shall be carried out observing weather imposed production process. The sewage residues shall be
restrictions, see "operating instructions", and applica- discharged or transported to corresponding installa-
ble safety and environment protection regulations. tions onshore.
4.6.1.2 For the conveyance of oil/hydrocarbon prod- 4.7.2 Generally, no solid wastes whatsoever (sani-
ucts from a production installation to a (shuttle) tary, food processing, production auxiliary materials

such as for cleaning, etc.) shall be dumped from an structed in compliance with the approved drawings
offshore installation. Crew information and strict and particulars
adherence shall be ensured by suitable measures such
− all tests and trials stipulated by ACS Rules are per-
as publication (posters), regular instruction and super-
formed satisfactorily
vision.
− workmanship is in compliance with current engi-
neering standards and/or ACS Rule requirements
− welded parts are produced by qualified welders
D. Supervision of Fabrication and Installation having undergone tests
− test Certificates have been presented for compo-
1. General nents requiring approval (the fabricator will have
to ensure that any parts and materials requiring
1.1 Supervision of the fabrication of individual approval will only be delivered and installed, if the
components and of the installation of the structure will appropriate test Certificates have been issued)
generally take the form of inspections by the author- − where no individual Certificates are required, type-
ized ACS Surveyor to the extent considered necessary tested appliances and equipment are employed in
by ACS at any given time. accordance with rule requirements
1.2 ACS branch (inspection) offices will receive, 2.2 Marking and attestation of individual
for their supervisory work, previously examined, components
documents from the Head Office, see C.2.7. Addition-
ally all technical documents connected with the rele- 2.2.1 Insofar as it is necessary to identify materials
vant construction project shall be made available to or components during the fabrication process or possi-
the Surveyors on request. bly also after commissioning, e.g. because of special
properties of the material, a permanent mark is to be
1.3 ACS will assess the production facilities and made by means of a stamp.
procedures of the yard and other fabricators as to
whether they meet the requirements of ACS Rules. In 2.2.2 The construction supervision, survey and/or
general, approvals based on such assessments are final inspection of materials, parts supplied or installa-
conditional for acceptance of products subject to test- tion components, corresponding to the relevant speci-
ing. fications and ACS regulations, will be attested by the
Surveyor concerned on special forms, or informally,
1.4 Materials, components, appliances and instal- as agreed in the individual case.
lations subject to inspection are to comply with the
relevant rule requirements and be presented for in-
spection and/or construction supervision by ACS Sur- 3. Supervision of installation
veyors, unless otherwise provided as a result of special The extent of supervision during load-out, transport and
approvals granted by ACS. installation (on site) procedures will be agreed upon
according to the prevailing conditions and exi- gencies.
1.5 It shall be the duty of the fabricator to inform
the competent inspection office of the completion of
important stages of the construction or of trials and 4. Industrial equipment
inspections due. Regarding working gear and special equipment, su-
pervision of construction and testing will be agreed
1.6 In order to enable the Surveyor to fulfil his upon from case to case.
duties, he is to be given free access to the installation
and the workshop, where parts requiring approval are
fabricated, assembled or tested. For performance of
the tests required, the yard or fabricators are to give
E. Testing and Commissioning
the Surveyor every assistance by providing the staff
and equipment necessary for such tests.
1. Program
2. Supervision of fabrication An overall test or commissioning program including
the complete, combined function of the installation as
2.1 Aim of supervision well as partial tests of the different systems has to be
established. The detailed requirements for the overall
During the phase of fabrication of an installation ACS function and the functioning of the different systems are
will ensure by surveys and inspections that: defined in the following Chapters and Sections. The
− parts for structure and machinery and/or special test program has to be approved by ACS.
equipment requiring approval have been con-

2. Tests at fabricators at the site location of fixed installations in presence of
the ACS Surveyor.
As far as practicable, machinery and equipment will
be subjected to operational trials on the fabricator's
test bed to the scope specified in the Construction
Rules. This applies also to engines produced in large 4. Report
series. Where the machinery, equipment or electrical
installations are novel in design or have not yet suffi- A test or commissioning report has to be established
ciently proved their efficiency under actual service by the fabricator or Owner and to be agreed with the
conditions on board ship, ACS may require perform- ACS Surveyor.
ance of a trial under particularly severe conditions.
Upon completion of work, compartments, decks,
bulkheads, etc. are to be tested as specified in the 5. Corrective actions
following Chapters and Sections.
If the tests according to the established test program,
3. Commissioning see 1., are partially or totally not satisfactory to the ACS
Surveyor, corrective actions have to be provided by
Commissioning tests for verification of the proper the fabricator or Owner and the relevant part of the tests
function of all systems installed have to be performed repeated until a satisfactory resul

Section 2
Pile Founded Structures
A. General ing Appliances, Lifting Appliances, Accesses, Chapter

2 – Guidelines for the Construction and Survey of
1. Definition and Application Lifting Appliances.
1.1 Pile founded structures are fixed offshore 2.5 Transport and installation
installations founded by different types of piles reach- Conditions for the transport on barges, special ships or
ing into the seabed and with a topside supported by a afloat, for the lifting and installation procedures and
space frame structure (jacket), in general formed from for the operating phase while standing with the jackets
steel tubes, to keep the topside above the highest water on the sea floor un-piled, shall be clearly defined in the
level and to transfer the loads directly to the seabed Design Review, compare Section 1, C.
respectively to the piles.
The Class Notation FIXED OFFSHORE 3. Elements of the structure
STRUCTURE; PILE FOUNDATION will be as-
signed for such a type, see Chapter 1, Section 4, C.2.1. The structure consists of the following elements:
− topside structure which may be a space frame
1.2 The following modes of operation have to be construction with several decks and with closed
considered: houses with living and working spaces
− standard operation/production − special elements connected to the topside like
− survival condition under extreme environmental helicopter landing decks, flares, etc.
conditions − minitowers or jackets with 3 or more legs as
space frame tube constructions
1.3 Following additional conditions have to be
considered: − piles in the sea bed
− transportation to site of the main bulky elements
− load out and installation of jackets and topside
B. Requirements for the Soil
2. Scope
1. Influence of the soil
2.1 This Section covers those specific design
criteria and features of fixed offshore installations 1.1 As the fixed offshore installation is resting
which are not dealt with in the special Sections as with the piles in the soil, the condition of the soil un-
referred to in the following. der the installation is of major importance for the
design of the foundation and the safety of the whole
2.2 Machinery and electrical installations installation. The following possibilities for a failure
Machinery and electrical installations shall be de- have to be investigated:
signed according to Chapters 5 and 6, respectively, as − soil resistance regarding skin friction, tip resis-
applicable. tance
2.3 Auxiliary installations and equipment − soil settlements or displacements
Special (auxiliary) installations and equipment are to − sliding of the foundation

be designed according to the specific Sections, as − overturning of the foundation during the unpiled
applicable. See also Chapter 1, Section 1, E.2. condition (on bottom stability)
2.4 Lifting appliances 1.2 The condition of the soil is subject to a Clas-
For the interaction of lifting appliances with the instal- sification/Certification by ACS, and the Owners and
lation, their foundations, etc. see Chapter 4, Section 8. Operators have to order a careful investigation on the
The requirements for offshore cranes and other lifting situation of site from a recognized institution. A report
appliances themselves are defined in the ACS Rules on this subject is to be submitted to ACS and shall be
VI included in the Design Review.
– Additional Rules and Guidelines, Part 2 – Life Sav-

2. Site investigations − earthquake loads, compare Chapter 4, Section 2,
G.
2.1 It is recommended that site investigations at
the exact location of the installation comprise the 2. Loads on jacket
following elements:
The following loads on the jacket have to be consid-
− site bathometry survey ered:
− sampling and testing of the soil at site down to − jacket weight
sufficient depth
− jacket buoyancy
− laboratory tests with respect to relevant soil pa-
rameters for establishing of soil profiles − hydrostatic pressure on jacket construction
− investigation of possible effects of installation − hydrodynamic loads from water currents and
activities on the soil waves including influence of marine growth, com-
pare Chapter 4, Section 1, C. and Section 2, B.3.
2.2 Definition of permissible deviations regard- − sea ice, ridges and icebergs, if relevant at the loca-
ing unevenness and soil profiles is necessary . tion, compare Chapter 4, Section 1, G.
− static loads due to wind and operating forces on
3. Interaction of seabed and structure the topside structure, compare 1.
3.1 Scour around the foundation has to be taken − hydrodynamic loads from conductors at several
into account and, if necessary, measures against have levels
to be provided immediately after the installation of the − hydrodynamic loads from j-tubes
foundation.
− damage of the jacket, e.g. from a collision of a
3.2 The effects of foundations near to each other ship with the platform
shall be considered. − accidental loads on the jacket by objects dropped
from the working decks
3.3 The influence of cyclic loads from the off- − loads from other appurtenances, like ice shields,
shore installation to the foundation and to the soil has boat landing, barge bumpers
to be investigated.
− loads from supply vessels
3.4 The influence of earthquake vibrations in the − earthquake loads according to Chapter 4, Section
soil to the foundation and the complete installation shall 2, G.
be investigated depending on the location of the
platform and the thinkable earthquake strength and 3. Loads on piles
frequency.
The following loads on the foundations have to be
considered:
4. Additional details
− Accumulated loads from the jacket according to 2.
For additional details see Chapter 4, Section 7, B. to be transferred to the soil by the piles
− load case with minimum vertical load on the piles
and which is most unfavorable with respect to the
C. Design Loads pull out force
− loads during installation and piling
1. Loads on topside structure
The following loads have to be considered:
− wind loads on the topside above water level, com- D. Structure
pare Chapter 4, Sections 1, B. and 2, B.2.
− snow and ice accretion, if relevant at the location, 1. Basic design criteria
compare Chapter 4, Section 2, B.6.1. The following design criteria have to be applied for
− permanent loads, like weight of structure, equip- the structure:
ment, etc. − the system shall be able to withstand all loads
− functional loads, compare Chapter 4, Section 2, D. occurring during installation, normal operation and
extreme environmental conditions to be expected
− accidental loads , compare Chapter 4, Section 2, E. at the location for which it is designed, compare
− transportation and installation loads, compare the loading conditions defined in Chapter 4, Sec-
Chapter 4, Section 2, F. tion 3, C.

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− a sufficient air gap between the highest waves 3. Jacket

(survival condition) and the main deck shall en-
able a safe operation, compare Chapter 4, Section 3.1 The jacket shall be designed to resist the
2, B.4.10 loads defined in C.2. A complete three dimensional
structural model of the jacket is required. Local analy-
− the design shall be tolerant to damages, e.g. by sis may be required for complex joints or other com-
collision of supply vessels with the jacket, and plicated structural parts.
avoid that such an event leads to a loss of ACSobal
structural integrity 3.2 It has to be considered that a credible colli-
− assumptions concerning the seabed conditions sion or a dropped object against a bracing member
have to be considered, compare B. may lead to a complete failure of the member or joint.
The residual strength of the jacket has to be evaluated
− preferably an integrated analysis of the topside and the influence on the ACSobal strength of the plat-
structure, jacket and pile foundation should be car- form assessed.
ried out
3.3 The structure is to be designed in such a way
2. Topside structure that access for inspection, maintenance and repair is to
be provided, as far as possible.
2.1 Structural analysis
3.4 In areas exposed to abrasion, e.g. by drifting
2.1.1 The topside structure shall be designed to
ice, allowance for wear has to be considered.
resist the loads defined in C.1. All permanent and
functional loads are to be distributed, by an accepted
method of rational analysis down to the main supports
of the jacket. E. Pile Foundation
2.1.2 The structure is to be considered having suf-
ficient strength to resist all induced stresses in the 1. Types of piles
operating condition. The scantlings of the structure are The following types of piles may be used:
then to be determined consistent with this load distri-
bution, Chapter 4, Sections 1 to 4 apply. − driven piles
2.1.3 Where relevant for the location of the plat- − drilled and grouted piles
form, an earthquake analysis has to be performed − suction piles
investigating the dynamic response especially of
− primary topside structure 2. Requirements for design
− drilling derrick The following aspects have to be considered for the
− flare booms design:
− cranes − the loads according to C.3.

− the soil report comprising the soil parameters for
2.2 Where necessary, blast walls have to be es-
the pile design has to be submitted to ACS for re-
tablished to reduce the effect of explosions in the
view
processing part.
− where piles are placed close together, pile group
2.3 Drilling derricks, cranes, etc. effects have to be considered
Special attention is to be paid to the foundations and − the pile/jacket connection has to be submitted for
fastening of drilling derrick(s) and cranes, compare approval
Chapter 4, Section 8.
− the diameter/thickness ratio of the pile is to be
2.4 Helicopter facilities controlled to avoid buckling
The requirements for helicopter facilities are defined − pile penetration shall be obtained without damag-
in Chapter 4, Section 9. ing the pile or causing excessive disturbance of the
various soil formations which may reduce their
2.5 Flares and cold vents load carrying capacity
The requirements for flares and cold vents are defined − if no driving head is used during pile driving,
in Chapter 5, Section 14. allowance for cut-off at the top of the pile is to be
provided
2.6 Life-saving appliances
3. Further details
The requirements for life-saving appliances are de-
fined in Section 5. For further details see Chapter 4, Section 7, D.

Section 3
Gravity Based Structures
A. General – Additional Rules and Guidelines, Part 2 – Life Sav-

ing Appliances, Lifting Appliances, Accesses, Chapter
1. Definition and application 2 – Guidelines for the Construction and Survey of
Lifting Appliances.
1.1 Gravity based structures are fixed offshore
installations with a topside supported by shafts to keep 2.5 Transport and installation
the topside above the highest water level and to trans- Conditions for the transport including stability criteria
fer the loads directly to the gravity foundation at the shall be clearly defined in the Design Review, com-
seabed. pare Section 1, C.
The Class Notation FIXED OFFSHORE
STRUCTURE; GRAVITY FOUNDATION will be 3. Elements of the structure
assigned for such a type, see Chapter 1, Section 4,
C.2.1. The structure consists of the following elements:
− topside structure which may be a space frame
1.2 The following modes of operation have to be construction with several decks and with closed
considered: houses with living and working spaces
− standard operation/production − special elements connected to the topside like
helicopter landing decks , flares, derricks, etc.
− survival condition under extreme environmental
conditions − one or more shafts
1.3 The following additional conditions have to − foundation base

be considered:
− transit to site of the main bulky elements
− installation of gravity foundation, shafts and top- B. Requirements for the Seabed
side
1. Influence of the seabed
2. Scope
1.1 As the foundation of gravity based installa-
2.1 This Section covers those specific design tions is resting on the seabed, the condition of the
criteria and features of fixed offshore installations seabed under the foundation is of major importance
which are not dealt with in the special Sections as for the design of the foundation and the safety of the
referred to in the following. whole installation. The following essential seabed
characteristics will influence the decision for a gravity
2.2 Machinery and electrical installations based structure instead of a pile founded structure:
Machinery and electrical installations shall be de- − horizontal shear capability

signed according to Chapters 5 and 6, respectively, as − bearing strength
applicable.
− short and long-term subsidence
2.3 Auxiliary installations and equipment
− responses to oscillating load, e.g. possible lique-
Special (auxiliary) installations and equipment are to faction/fluidization
be designed according to the specific Sections, as
applicable. See also Chapter 1, Section 1, E.2. − risk of scouring and erosion
2.4 Lifting appliances 1.2 The condition of the seabed is subject to a

Classification/Certification by ACS, and the Owners
For the interaction of lifting appliances with the instal- and Operators have to order a careful investigation on
lation, their foundations, etc. see Chapter 4, Section 8. the situation of site from a recognized institution. A
The requirements for offshore cranes and other lifting report on this subject is to be submitted to ACS and
appliances themselves are defined in the ACS Rules VI shall be included in the Design Review.

2. Site investigations − transportation and installation loads, compare
Chapter 4, Section 2, F.
2.1 It is recommended that site investigations
comprise the following elements: − earthquake loads, compare Chapter 4, Section 2.,
G.
− site bathometry survey
− sampling and testing of the soil at site down to 2. Loads on shafts
sufficient depth The following loads on the shafts have to be consid-
− laboratory tests with respect to relevant soil pa- ered:
rameters − shaft weight
2.2 Definition of permissible deviations regard- − shaft buoyancy
ing unevenness and soil profiles is necessary.
− hydrostatic pressure on shaft
3. Interaction of seabed and structure − hydrodynamic loads from water currents and
waves including influence of marine growth, com-
3.1 If the characteristics of the seabed according pare Chapter 4, Section 1, C. and Section 2, B.3.
to 1.1 are not fully suitable and the location must be
kept, the seabed has to be prepared by relevant meas- − sea ice, ridges and icebergs, if relevant at the loca-
ures. tion, compare Chapter 4, Section 1, G.
− static loads due to wind and operating forces on
3.2 The possibility of scour around the founda- the topside structure, compare 1.
tion has to be taken into account and, if necessary,
measures against have to be provided immediately − hydrodynamic loads from conductors at several
after the installation of the foundation. levels, if outside of shafts
3.3 The effects of foundations near to each other − tank contents, if applicable
shall be considered. − damage of one of the shafts, e.g. from a collision
of a ship with the platform
3.4 The influence of cyclic loads from the off-
shore installation to the foundation and to the soil has − accidental loads on the shafts by objects dropped
to be investigated. from the working decks
3.5 The influence of earthquake vibrations in the − loads from other appurtenances, like ice shields,
soil to the foundation and the complete installation shall boat landing, barge bumpers
be investigated depending on the location of the − loads from supply vessels
platform and the thinkable earthquake strength and
frequency. − earthquake loads according to Chapter 4, Section
2, G.
4. Additional details
3. Loads on base
For additional details see Chapter 4, Section 7, B.
The following loads on the gravity base have to be
considered
− weight of the base
C. Design Loads
− weight of tank contents, if applicable
1. Loads on topside structure
− hydrostatic load on base
The following loads have to be considered:
− hydrodynamic loads due to currents at the seabed,
− wind loads on the topside above water level, com- compare Chapter 4, Section 1, C. and Section 2,
pare Chapter 4, Sections 1, B. and 2, B.2. B.3.
− snow and ice accretion, if relevant at the location, − instability of the seabed, compare B.
compare Chapter 4, Section 2, B.6.1.
− accumulated loads from the shaft(s) according to
− permanent loads, like weight of structure, equip- 2. to be transferred to the soil by the gravity base
ment, etc.
− accidental loads due to impact of dropped objects
− functional loads, compare Chapter 4, Section 2, D.
− loads during installation
− accidental loads , compare Chapter 4, Section 2, E.

D. Structure 2.3 Drilling derricks, cranes, etc.
Special attention is to be paid to the foundations and
1. Basic design criteria fastening of drilling derrick(s) and cranes, compare
The following design criteria have to be applied for Chapter 4, Section 8.
the structure:
2.4 Helicopter facilities
− the system shall be able to withstand all loads
occurring during installation, normal operation and The requirements for helicopter facilities are defined
extreme environmental conditions to be expected in Chapter 4, Section 9.
at the location for which it is designed
2.5 Flares and cold vents
− the height of the main deck shall enable a safe
working on the platform during normal operating The requirements for flares and cold vents are defined
conditions in Chapter 5, Section 14.
− sea wash and spray water shall not occur on the
main deck during normal operation conditions, but 2.6 Life-saving appliances
is acceptable at extreme ambient conditions where The requirements for life-saving appliances are de-
no operation of the equipment is taking place fined in Section 5.
− the design shall be tolerant to damages, e.g. by
collision of a supply vessel with one shaft, and 3. Shafts
avoid that such an event leads to a loss of ACSobal
structural integrity 3.1 The shafts shall be designed to resist the
− assumptions concerning the seabed conditions loads defined in C.2.
have to be considered, compare B.
3.2 A complete three dimensional structural
− preferably an integrated analysis of the topside model of the shaft(s) is required.
structure, shafts and gravity foundation should be
carried out
3.3 The structure is to be designed in such a way
that access for inspection, maintenance and repair is to
2. Topside structure be provided, as far as possible.
2.1 Structural analysis 3.4 In areas exposed to abrasion, e.g. by drifting

ice, allowance for wear has to be considered.
2.1.1 The topside structure shall be designed to
resist the loads defined in C.1. All permanent and
functional loads are to be distributed, by an accepted
method of rational analysis down to the shaft(s).
E. Foundation/Base
2.1.2 The structure is to be considered having suf-
ficient strength to resist all induced stresses in the 1. Types of foundations
operating condition. The scantlings of the structure are
The primary task of anchoring the shafts at their lower
then to be determined consistent with this load distri-
end can be met by the following types of gravity
bution, Chapter 4, Sections 1 to 4 apply.
foundations:
2.1.3 Special attention has to be given to the load − compact gravity foundations, without the possibil-
bearing elements between the topside and the shaft(s). ity of ballasting
These members have to be laid out for the maximum
design loads. − gravity foundations with storage caisson for ballast
water and/or tanks for the storage of oil and oil
2.1.4 Where relevant for the location of the plat- products
form, an earthquake analysis has to be performed
investigating the dynamic respond especially of: − gravity foundations with skirts
− primary topside structure

2. Basic design considerations
− drilling derrick
− special attention has to be paid to the integration of
− flare booms the shafts to the foundation base
− cranes − if the foundation is built up of reinforced concrete,
the requirements of Chapter 4, Section 5 have to
2.2 Where necessary, blast walls have to be es- be considered
tablished to reduce the effect of explosions in the
processing part. − for further details see Chapter 4, Section 7, E.

3. Compact gravity foundations Measures for intact as well as for damaged condition
of the installation have to be considered.
3.1 Compact gravity foundations are not
The Operating Manual has to be permanently avail-
equipped with tanks, but may include buoyancy
able on the installation.
chambers for transport to site.
4.2.2 The oil tanks are to be fitted with the follow-
4. Gravity foundation with tanks ing equipment:
4.1 Arrangements for ballasting − at the highest position of each tank air pipes are to
be fitted and laid vertically to the main deck of the
4.1.1 Drawings and descriptions of the ballast topside
system and instructions for ballasting/deballasting − the number and arrangement of the air pipes is to
have to be summarized in the Operating Manual. be so performed that the tanks can be aerated and
Measures for intact as well as for damaged condition deaerated without exceeding the tank design pres-
of the installation have to be considered. sure by over- or under-pressure
The Operating Manual has to be permanently avail-
− an overflow system has to be installed, the over-
able on the installation.
flow collecting manifolds are to be led at a suffi-
4.1.2 The ballast tanks are to be fitted with the cient gradient to an overflow tank of sufficient ca-
following equipment: pacity
− at the highest position of each tank air pipes are to − the tanks are to be fitted with remote level indica-
be fitted and laid vertically to the main deck of the tors which are type approved by ACS
topside − tank filling lines are to extend to the bottom of the
− the number and arrangement of the air pipes is to tank, filling lines may also used as suction lines
be so performed that the tanks can be aerated and − an oil transfer pump is to be provided backed up
deaerated without exceeding the tank design pres- by a stand-by pump, the capacities must satisfy the
sure by over- or under-pressure operational requirements
− the air pipes may also serve as overflow system
− for further details of the piping and pumping sys-
leading the seawater directly to the sea
tem Chapter 5, Sections13a – 13e shall be applied
− the tanks are to be fitted with remote level indica- analogously
tors which are type approved by ACS
4.2.3 If oil is stored above ballast water in the same
− tank filling lines are to extend to the bottom of the tank special measures have to be agreed with ACS.
tank, filling lines may also be used as suction lines
− the number and capacity of the ballast pump must 5. Arrangement of skirts
satisfy the operational requirements
Depending on the investigation of the seabed accord-
− for further details of the piping and pumping sys- ing to B. and based on the foundation analysis, skirts
tem Chapter 5, Sections 13a – 13e shall be applied may become necessary to prevent the base from slid-
analogously ing. Skirts may also be necessary to avoid erosion of
the seabed below the base.
4.2 Arrangements for storage of oil and oil If the foundation includes storage tanks, it is recom-
products mendable to situate the skirts directly below the verti-
cal tank walls.
4.2.1 Drawings and descriptions of the oil storage
system and instructions for loading and unloading It is recommended to situate the skirts directly below
have to be summarized in the Operating Manual. vertical walls or other stiffeners of adequate strength.

Section 4
Tension Leg Platforms
A. General 2.2 Subdivision and watertight integrity

Subdivision and watertight integrity are dealt with in
1. Definition and application F.
1.1 A tension leg platform (TLP) is a floating 2.3 Machinery and electrical installations
structure connected to a foundation at the seabed by
tendons which are pre-tensioned by additional buoy- Machinery and electrical installations shall be de-
ancy of the floating structure being pulled down under signed according to Chapters 5 and 6, respectively, as
its free-floating waterline. The foundation may be a far as applicable.
fixed gravity foundation or a pile foundation. The
tendons, which are arranged normally vertical and 2.4 Auxiliary installations and equipment
parallel are restricting the movement of hull and top-
Special (auxiliary) installations and equipment are to
side structure (heave, pitch and roll are restrained –
be designed according to the specific Sections as far as
surge, sway and yaw are allowed) thus enabling the
applicable. See also Chapter 1, Section 1, E.2.
platform to be connected to the seabed by drilling
equipment or risers, etc. It will be of additional advan-
tage to provide the floating structure in form of a col- 2.5 Lifting appliances
umn stabilized platform.
For the interaction of lifting appliances with the instal-
The Class Notation FIXED OFFSHORE lation, their foundations, etc. see Chapter 4, Section 8.
STRUCTURE; TENSION LEG PLATFORM will The requirements for offshore cranes and other lifting
be assigned for this type, see Chapter 1, Section 4, appliances themselves are defined in the ACS Rules VI
C.2.1. – Additional Rules and Guidelines, Part 2 – Life Sav-
ing Appliances, Lifting Appliances, Accesses, Chapter
1.2 The following modes of operation have to be 2 – Guidelines for the Construction and Survey of
considered: Lifting Appliances.
− standard operation/production 2.6 Transport and installation, operation

− survival condition under extreme environmental Conditions for the towing of the topside structure/hull
conditions to the location, for the transport of the foundation and
the tendons to the location, for the anchoring of the
1.3 The following additional conditions have to tendons, for the lowering and re-elevation of the float-
be considered: ing topside to tension the tendons shall be clearly
defined in the Design Review, compare Section 1, C.
− transit of the upper floating structure/hull to the
location, if relevant Conditions for operation of the installation, especially
for controlling the tendons shall be clearly indicated in
− transit of the tendons, preferably also in floating an Operating Manual, compare Section 1, C.3.1. The
condition, to the location Operating Manual shall be permanently available on
the installation.
− transit of the pile or gravity foundation to the loca-
tion, respectively
3. Elements of the structure
− anchoring of the tendons at the seabed and pre-
tensioning them by increasing the draft of the The structure consists of the following elements:
floating topside
− topside structure/hull which may be a deep
draught floater or a column stabilized system con-
2. Scope sisting of deck structure and columns with pon-
toons on their lower end
2.1 This Section covers those specific design − tendons as vertical tension anchors for the topside
criteria and features of tension leg platforms which are
not dealt with in the special Sections as referred to in − risers for the transport of oil and gas from the
the following. seabed to the topside

− foundation at the sea bed, provided as templates, 3.3 The influence of cyclic loads from the off-
as piles or as gravity foundation shore installation to the foundation and to the soil has
to be investigated.
3.4 The influence of earthquake vibrations in the

soil to the foundation and the complete installation shall
B. Requirements for the Soil
be investigated depending on the location of the
platform and the thinkable earthquake strength and
1. Influence of the seabed frequency.
1.1 As the tendons are anchored to the seabed, 4. Additional details

the condition of the soil under the installation is of For additional details see Chapter 4, Section 7, B.
major importance for the design of the foundation and
the safety of the whole installation. The following
possibilities for a failure have to be investigated:
C. Design Loads
− insufficient soil resistance
− soil settlements or displacements 1. Loads on hull and topside structure
− sliding of the foundation The following loads have to be considered:

− hydrostatic loads on the hull depending on the
− overturning of the foundation during the unpiled actual draught
condition (on bottom stability)
− hydrodynamic loads on the hull due to currents
and waves, compare Chapter 4, Section 1, C. and
1.2 The condition of the soil is subject to a Clas-
Section 2, B.3. and B.4.
sification/Certification by ACS, and the Owners and
Operators have to order a careful investigation on the − wind loads on hull above water level and topside
situation of site from a recognized institution. A report structure, compare Chapter 4, Sections 1, B. and 2,
on this subject is to be submitted to ACS and shall be B.2.
included in the Design Review. − change of water level at the hull due to tides and
ballasting operations
2. Site investigations
− snow and ice accretion, if relevant at the location,
compare Chapter 4, Section 2, B.6.1.
2.1 It is recommended that site investigations at
the exact location of the installation comprise the − sea ice, ridges and icebergs on the hull, if relevant
following elements: at the location, compare Chapter 4, Section 1, G.
− functional loads, compare Chapter 4, Section 2, D.
− site bathometry survey
− tension of tendons, compare 2.
− sampling and testing of the soil at site down to
− loads from risers, compare 4.
sufficient depth
− loads from other appurtenances, like ice shields,
− laboratory tests with respect to relevant soil pa- boat landing, barge bumpers on the hull
rameters for establishing of soil profiles
− loads from supply vessels on the hull
− investigation of possible effects of installation
− accidental loads on the columns or pontoons of the
activities on the soil
hull by objects dropped from the working decks
2.2 Definition of possible horizontal and vertical − accidental loads from a collision of a ship with the
tolerances for not exact installation shall be considered platform
in the investigation. − transportation and installation loads, compare
Chapter 4, Section 2, F.
3. Interaction of seabed and structure − earthquake loads according to Chapter 4, Section
2, G.
3.1 Scour around the foundation has to be taken
into account and, if necessary, measures against have 2. Loads on tendons
to be provided immediately after the installation of the The following loads on the tendons have to be consid-
foundation. ered:
− tendon weight
3.2 The effects of foundations near to each other
shall be considered. − tendon buoyancy

− hydrostatic pressure on tendon construction − the height of the main deck shall enable a safe
working on the platform during normal operating
− hydrodynamic loads from water currents, etc.
conditions
including influence of marine growth, compare
Chapter 4, Section 1, C. and Section 2, B.3. − loss of tendon tension is only acceptable within
high frequent cycles and if tendons and their inter-
− pretension at mean water level and changes for faces to foundation and topside structure are de-
different levels
signed for
− variation of tension due to wind, waves and oper-
− the design shall be tolerant to damages as far as
ating forces on hull and upper part of topside
possible and avoid that such an event leads to a
structure, compare 1.
loss of ACSobal failure
− damage or replacement of one or several tendons − assumptions concerning the seabed conditions
have to be considered, compare B.
3. Loads on foundations
− preferably an integrated analysis of hull, topside
The following loads on the foundations have to be structure, tendons and foundation should be car-
considered ried out
− hydrodynamic loads due to currents at the seabed,
compare Chapter 4, Section 1, C. and Section 2, 2. Hull and topside structure
B.3.
− instability of the seabed 2.1 Structural analysis
− tension of tendons, compare 2. 2.1.1 The buoyant hull of a tension leg platform
shall be designed to resist the loads defined in C.1. All
− damage or replacement of one or several tendons permanent and functional loads are to be distributed,
− loads from risers, compare 4. by an accepted method of rational analysis down to
the tendons.
− accidental loads due to impact of dropped objects
or tendon/riser failure 2.1.2 The structure is to be considered having suf-
ficient strength to resist all induced stresses while in
4. Loads on risers the floating position and being pulled down by the
tendons. The scantlings of the structure are then to be
The following loads on the risers have to be consid- determined consistent with this load distribution,
ered Chapter 4, Sections 1 to 4 apply.
− riser weight
2.1.3 Structural elements such as the outer shell,
− riser buoyancy decks, bulkheads and girders shall be dimensioned
according to the principles outlined in Chapter 4,
− hydrostatic pressure on riser construction
Section 3. The ACS Rules I – Ship Technology, Part 1 –
− hydrodynamic loads from water currents, etc. Seagoing Ships, Chapter 1 – Hull Structures may be
including influence of marine growth, compare used as a basis where applicable, e.g. dimensioning of
Chapter 4, Section 1, C. and Section 2, B.3. tank boundaries.
− loads from hull/topside structure, compare 1.
2.2 Topside structure
− loads from foundations, compare 3.
2.2.1 Deckhouses located near the boundary of the
platform shall be designed to resist the possible impact
of sea wash during conveyance.
D. Structure
2.2.2 Deckhouses are to have sufficient strength for
their size, function and location and are to be con-
1. Basic design criteria structed to approved plans. Their general scantlings
The following design criteria have to be applied for are to be as indicated in the Rules according to 2.1.3.
the structure: Where they are close to the side shell of the structure,
their scantlings may be required to conform to the
− the TLP system shall be able to withstand all loads requirements for bulkheads of unprotected deckhouse
occurring during installation, normal operation and fronts.
extreme environmental conditions to be expected
at the location for which it is designed, compare 2.2.3 Where necessary, blast walls have to be es-
the loading conditions defined in Chapter 4, Sec- tablished to reduce the effect of explosions in the
tion 3, C. processing part.

2.3 Structure in way of tendons 3. Tendons
2.3.1 Load carrying members which may transmit 3.1 Tendon types
loads from the tendons to the hull structure are to be
designed for the maximum design loads and are to be 3.1.1 Tendons will normally be of the solid rod or
arranged for: tubular type. Tubular type tendons may be designed
− apply, control and adjust a defined tension in the either with stiffened or unstiffened shells. According
tendon to the sea bed conditions envisaged, the tendons may
be designed for fixed or detachable foundations.
− transfer vertical tension loads to the structure
− transfer side loads and hinder bending moments or 3.1.2 Intermediate connections between parts of
rotational forces at the tendons to be transferred to suitable length of a tendon may have the form of a
the structure mechanical coupling with bolted
flanges/threads/clamps or of welded joints and of
2.3.2 For the pulled down position, special atten- other systems.
tion is to be paid to the distribution of the loads from
the supporting points at the upper end of the tendons 3.2 Special tendon elements
into the hull structure, taking account also of possible
load redistributions resulting from lack of tension at 3.2.1 The different types of tendons may include
one or several tendons. also buoyancy bodies, resilient elements, instrumenta-
tion for monitoring their condition, control of corro-
The structure surrounding the points of support of the
sion protection or measures for bringing down other
tendons shall be designed with particular regard to the
equipment to the seabed, etc.
introduction of local concentrated forces; main load
bearing elements should be continuous in the vertical
direction. 3.2.2 Tendon bearings
Proper consideration shall be given to the end fixation
2.3.3 The inside or outside backing structure of the of the tendons. Depending on the type of connection, a
supporting points shall be made accessible for inspec- rotational restraint of the tendon may exist also in this
tion in the operating condition. case.
2.3.4 For loose elements, e.g. bars, rods, bolts, 3.2.3 Tendon tension adjustment
pins, serving for transmission of forces to hold the
platform, special requirements may be imposed re- The adjustment devices at the top of each tendon have
garding dimensioning (safety factors) and testing. to be able to equalize the tension in all tendons within
the limits assumed for the design.
2.4 Pontoons
Tension adjustment procedures and schedules are to
Special attention shall be given to the pontoon be developed already in the design stage and have to
strength of column stabilized types in way of intersec- be incorporated in the Operating Manual.
tion with columns and the possible reduction in strength
due to cutouts and stress concentrations. 3.2.4 Tendon flexjoints
It is recommended to install flexjoints at the tendons
2.5 Drilling derricks, cranes, etc.
to absorb dynamic loads. Elastomeric material in these
Special attention is to be paid to the foundations and joints has to be selected under consideration of the
fastening of drilling derrick(s) and cranes, also with ambient conditions at the tendon.
regard to transit conditions, compare Chapter 4, Sec-
tion 8. 3.2.5 Tendon monitoring system
3.2.5.1 The tendon system is to be equipped with a
2.6 Helicopter facilities monitoring system to ensure that the tendon is operat-
The requirements for helicopter facilities are defined ing within the design limits.
in Chapter 4, Section 9.
3.2.5.2 The tension monitoring system is to be estab-
lished for each individual tendon and shall provide:
2.7 Flares and cold vents
− continuous measuring of actual tension
The requirements for flares and cold vents are defined
in Chapter 5, Section 14. − documentation of tensions measured in form of a
hard copy
2.8 Life-saving appliances − an alarm (visible and audible) if tension is deviat-
The requirements for life-saving appliances are de- ing from the design values by a pre-defined mar-
fined in Section 5. gin

− easy inspection and good repair possibilities in 3.4 Tendon failure
case of failure
The tendon system and its connecting devices are to
− check of leakage if tendons are of watertight shell be designed in a way that the failure of one tendon does
type not cause other tendon failures in a progressive way.
Also the connection to the topside structure and to the
3.2.5.3 It is recommended to keep an accurate record foundations shall in this case not create excessive
of the weights taken on or taken off the platform to damage at their support structure.
correlate the tendon tension with the operating activi-
ties.
3.5 Tendon inspection
3.3 Structural analysis Independent from the surveying intervals for the TLP,
see Chapter 1, Section 5, intervals for tendon inspec-
3.3.1 The tendons shall be designed to resist the tion have to be defined depending on the tendon de-
forces and bending moments resulting from the loads sign and the possibilities and speed for development
defined in C.2. and considering operational conditions of deficiencies.
defined in the following. The safety factors according
to loading condition 2 according to Chapter 4, Section
3, C. and D. apply. For fatigue criteria, see Chapter 4, 4. Risers
Section 3, H. The following aspects have to be considered for the
As material of the tendons steel is assumed. The use of design:
other types has to be specially considered and agreed − loads according to C.4.
with ACS.
− the risers shall not hinder in any way the function-
3.3.2 Ocean transit condition ing of the system topside structure including
hull/tendons/foundation
For ocean transit conditions of the platform, the ten-
dons will be removed from the platform, divided into − other aspects of the riser system are part of the
suitable length and transported separately. The ap- production/processing plant and not subject to
proved condition is to be included in the Operating Classification by ACS
Manual.
3.3.3 Field transit condition

Field transit moves with tendons connected to the hull E. Foundations
may only be undertaken when the depth of the water
remains the same in the field and the predicted 1. Types of foundations
weather is such that the anticipated motions of the
platform will not exceed the design condition. The The primary task of anchoring the tendons at their lower
duration of a field transit move may be for a consider- end can be met by the following foundation types:
able period of time and should be related to the accu-
racy of weather forecasting in the area concerned. − piles using their skin friction in the soil of the
seabed to withstand the directly anchored tendon
The approved condition is to be included in the Oper- and its pretension
ating Manual.
− a template anchored to the seabed by several piles
3.3.4 Condition while lowering the platform distributing the tendon forces
The maximum design motions, water depth and sea − a gravity foundation using its weight to allow
state while lowering the platform are to be clearly tensioning of all the tendons
indicated in the Operating Manual.
2. Pile foundation
3.3.5 Condition while re-elevating the platform
The following aspects have to be considered for the
The tendons are to be designed to withstand the loads
design:
acting on both, the floating structure and the tendons
themselves, during the re-elevating procedure. The − the loads according to C.3.
environmental conditions are the same as foreseen for
lowering the platform (3.3.4). − the soil report comprising the soil parameters for
the pile design has to be submitted to ACS for re-
3.3.6 Working condition view
The pretension of each tendon has to be checked regu- − where piles are placed close together, pile group
larly, see 3.2.5, and adjusted as far as possible to the effects have to be considered
design value.

− the pile/template connection, which may be the centre of gravity. For details see Chapter 2, Sec- tion
grouted pile sleeves, steel constructions or other 7, D.
arrangements, has to be submitted for approval
− a smooth transition of the tendon forces to the 2. Intact stability
template has to be ensured by the design
− the design of the tendon anchors to the pile or to 2.1 Free floating during transfer
the template has to be submitted for approval
For the free floating condition reference is made to the
requirements defined in Chapter 2, Section 7.
3. Gravity foundation
The following aspects have to be considered for the 2.2 Floating in operating condition
design:
− the loads according to C.3. 2.2.1 During the floating of the hull with tendons
− the ability of the soil of the seabed to resist the already engaged the following situations with over-
loads from the foundation is to be investigated un- turning moments have to be considered in addition to
der the consideration of the weight, sliding forces, the conditions of 2.1:
turning moments and combinations thereof
− tendons partly engaged during the installation
− if the sea bed conditions are characterized by very phase
soft mud and silt particular attention is to be given
to the framing and bracing of the foundation, in − unequal pre-tension of the tendons
order that the loads are properly distributed
− failure of one or several tendons at one side of the
− if the foundation is made of steel the requirements structure
of Chapter 4, Section 3 and 4 have to be observed
− the envelope plating of foundation tanks which are 2.2.2 Ballasting
not vented freely to the sea is not to be less in
thickness than would be required by the rules for As ballasting of the hull/topside structure is an impor-
tanks, using a head to the design water level taking tant activity for TLPs, the following situations have to
into account the astronomical and storm tides be considered:
− if the foundation is made of concrete the require- − change of the centre of gravity for towing, installa-
ments of Chapter 4, Section 5 have to be observed tion and operation
− Provisions for ballasting and de-ballasting the − establish tension of the tendons and its adjustment
gravity foundation have to be installed. These may
be pipelines running down at tendons into the − inspection and maintenance of ballast tanks
foundation to vent off trapped air during ballasting
or to induce air for displacing the water and thus − correction of weight and centre of gravity in dam-
de-ballasting the foundation. These pipelines may age condition
also be used to blow air under the bottom of the
foundation with the aim of facilitating the lifting 2.2.3 Where the hull is made of concrete, the effect
of the foundation from the bottom of the sea. of longterm water absorption has to be considered.
− the effects of scouring on the bottom bearing sur-
face should be considered. The effects of skirt 2.2.4 The overturning safety, defined as the sum of
plates, where provided, have to be especially ob- the restoring moments divided by the sum of the over-
served. turning moments, should not be less than:
− 1,5 for loading condition 2
− 1,3 for loading condition 3

F. Subdivision, Stability and Load Line
according to Chapter 4, Section 3, C. It has to be clearly
1. Tests during construction defined in the Operating Manual up to which failure
stability is already secured.
1.1 The weight of hull and topside structure shall
be controlled by an exact calculation. It is recom- 2.2.5 It is assumed that noticeable inclinations of
mended to weigh the equipment to be brought on the hull will not occur or will be corrected immedi-
board. ately, and that the effects of any dangerous changes of
the sea bed will be kept under control. Corresponding
1.2 At the end of construction of hull and topside instructions shall be contained in the Operating Man-
structure an inclining test shall be carried out to define ual.

3. Subdivision and damage stability 4. Watertight integrity
3.1 Extent of damage 4.1 For openings in the outside shell of the
Depending of the type of hull the following extent of hull/topside structure not only the waterline in free-
damage has to be assumed: floating condition has to be considered, but also the
operating condition with increased draught and pre-
− any one compartment adjacent to the sea shall be
tensioned tendons. In addition any water level for a heel
assumed at a time
caused by unequal tendon tension, partial tension failure
− any other compartment with sea water piping may or environmental loads as well as increased draught
be assumed flooded in case of piping failure and heel for damage condition shall be taken into
− for a deep draught, surface type hull a vertical account.
extent from 6 m below waterline at lowest tide up
to 10 m above highest tide, for the other parame- Watertight closing appliances have to be provided for
ters see Chapter 2, Section 7, F.1. any opening below the resulting highest waterline of the
hull/topside structure.
− for a column stabilized type of hull the same verti-
cal extent as for the surface type and the require-
ments of Chapter 2, Section 7, F.3. have to be ob- 4.2 For other aspects of watertight integrity see
served. Chapter 2, Section 7, G.
− for concrete hulls a reduced damage penetration
zone may be assumed 5. Load line
− where a lesser extent of damage than defined
above will lead to less stability, such a condition has 5.1 The floating hull/topside structure shall be
to be considered provided with marks defining the maximum draught in
all operating conditions.
3.2 Stability criteria
Depending on the type of hull the stability criteria 5.2 For other aspects of load lines see Chapter 2,
defined in Chapter 2, Section 7, E. have to be met. Section 7, H

Section 5
Life-Saving Appliances
A. General − ACS Rules VI – Additional Rules and Guidelines,

Part 2 – Life Saving Appliances, Lifting Appli-
1. Scope ances, Accesses, Chapter 1 – Guidelines for Live-
Saving Launching Appliances
1.1 Life-saving appliances shall comply with the
relevant applicable international and/or national regu- 3. Emergency warnings and instructions
lations according to 2. and shall be suitable for the
type and use of the fixed offshore installation. All life 3.1 Alarm signals
saving appliances shall be type approved.
For alarm and pubic address system see Chapter 6,
1.2 The design and testing of lifeboats, life rafts Section 9.
and rescue boats with their launching appliances is in
general not within the scope of Classification of off- 3.2 Operating instructions
shore installations by ACS. However, their Illustrations and instructions shall be provided on or in
arrangement in the overall design of the installation and the vicinity of lifeboats and life rafts and their launch-
the structure in way of launching appliances taking ing controls and shall:
into account the forces from above appliances are
always part of Classification. − illustrate the purpose of controls and the proce-
dures for operating the appliance and give relevant
1.3 On special request lifeboats and rescue boats instructions or warnings
and their launching appliances may be approved by
ACS on the basis of the ACS Rules defined in 2.2. − be easily readable under emergency lighting con-
ditions
1.4 Concerning the requirements for lifejackets, − use symbols in accordance with the recommenda-
immersion suits, lifebuoys, radio life-saving appli- tions of SOLAS, MODU Code, National Regula-
ances, distress flares and line-throwing appliances, etc. tions, etc. as far as applicable
see B.1.5 and B.2.5. These requirements have to fol-
low the regulations defined in 2.1.
2. Rules and regulations B. Life-Saving Appliances

Life-saving appliances and equipment shall comply
with the relevant applicable International and/or Na- 1. Type and equipment
tional Regulations and ACS Rules.
1.1 Life-saving appliances shall be suitable for
2.1 International Regulations the type and use of the fixed offshore installation.
− International Maritime Organisation (IMO): In-
1.2 The lifeboats shall meet the requirements of
ternational Convention for the Safety of Life at
the LSA Code, Chapter IV and the Testing Regula-
Sea (SOLAS), Chapter III - Life-Saving Appli-
tions defined in A.2.1 and shall be of the following type:
ances and Arrangements, as far as practicable
− IMO: International Life-Saving Appliance Code − totally enclosed lifeboats launched by falls with
fire protection and self-contained air support sys-
(LSA Code), Resolution MSC.48(66)
tem considering LSA Code § 4.6, 4.8 and 4.9, or
− IMO: Testing and Evaluation of Life-Saving
Appliances, Resolution MSC.81(70), amended by − free-fall lifeboats with fire protection and self-
MSC.200(80) contained air support system considering LSA Code
§ 4.7 to 4.9
2.2 ACS Rules
1.3 Life rafts in numbers according to 2. shall
− ACS Rules VI – Additional Rules and Guidelines, meet the requirements for davit-launched life rafts of
Part 2 – Life Saving Appliances, Lifting Appli- the LSA Code, Chapter IV and the Testing Regula-
ances, Accesses, Chapter 6 – Guidelines for Life- tions defined in A.2.1. Normally they need not be
boats and Rescue Boats

equipped with float-free arrangements and hydrostatic 1.2 Muster and embarkation stations shall be
release units. readily accessible from accommodation and work
areas. They shall not be arranged at locations with
1.4 Lifeboats and life rafts shall be fully equipped explosion hazard.
as required by the LSA Code, Chapter IV defined in
A.2.1. However, for operation in restricted areas items 1.3 Muster and embarkation stations shall be
may be dispensed by the Administration of the state of adequately illuminated by emergency lighting.
flag or location.
1.4 Alleyways, stairways and exits giving access
1.5 Personal life-saving appliances shall meet the to the muster and embarkation stations shall be ade-
requirements of the regulations of the relevant Ad- quately illuminated by emergency lighting.
ministration and of ACS considering the climatic condi-
tions at the operating location of the installation. 1.5 Davit-launched survival craft muster and
embarkation stations shall be so arranged as to enable
stretcher cases to be placed in survival craft.
2. Number and size
1.6 Survival craft embarkation arrangements
2.1 The number and size of life-saving appli- shall be so designed that:
ances has to be defined according to the regulations
mentioned in A.2.1 − lifeboats can be boarded by their full complement
of persons within 3 minutes from the time the in-
If not stated otherwise by the responsible Administra-
struction to board is given
tion, each manned installation should be provided with
at least the lifeboats and life rafts listed in the follow- − lifeboats can be boarded and launched directly
ing: from the stowed position
2.2 Each installation shall carry lifeboats, in- − davit-launched life rafts can be boarded and
stalled in at least two widely separated locations on launched from a position immediately adjacent to
different sides or ends of the installation. The ar- the stowed position or from a position to which the
rangement of lifeboats shall provide for each location life raft is transferred prior to launching in compli-
sufficient capacity to accommodate the total number ance with 3.3
of persons on the installation if all the lifeboats in any − where necessary, means shall be provided for
one location are lost or rendered unusable. bringing the davit-launched life raft to structure
side and holding it alongside so that persons can
2.3 In addition life rafts shall be carried of such be safely embarked
aggregate capacity as will accommodate the total
number of persons on the installation.
2. Stowage
2.4 In the case of fixed installations where, due to 2.1 Each lifeboat and life raft shall be stowed:
its size or configuration, lifeboats cannot be located in
widely separated locations to satisfy 2.2, the Admini- − so that neither they nor their stowage arrangements
stration of the state of location or flag may permit the will interfere with the operation of any other life-
aggregate capacity of the lifeboats to accommodate boat or life raft or rescue boat at any other launch-
only the total number of persons on the installation. ing station
However, the life rafts should be served by launching
appliances. − as near the water surface as is safe and practicable
− in a state of continuous readiness so that two crew
2.5 As a minimum personal life-saving appli- members can carry out preparations for embarka-
ances have to be provided for every person on the tion and launching in less than 5 minutes
installation. At special locations, like muster stations,
additional equipment has to be stored. − as far as practicable, in a secure and sheltered
position and protected from damage by fire and
explosion
2.2 Lifeboats shall be stowed

C. Arrangement of Lifeboats and Life rafts
− that they are protected from damage by heavy seas
1. Muster and embarkation arrangements − attached to launching appliances
1.1 If separate, muster stations shall be provided 2.3 Life rafts shall be stowed:
close to the embarkation stations. Each muster station
shall have sufficient space to accommodate all persons − as to permit manual release from their securing
assigned to muster at that station. arrangements

− within reach of the lifting hooks, if life rafts are one type of release mechanism shall be used for simi-
davit-launched; unless some means of transfer is lar survival craft on the installation and the opening of
provided which is not rendered inoperable by power the mechanism shall be possible under load from in-
failure, etc. side the boat.
3. Launching and recovery arrangements 3.8 In any case of damage defined in the previous
Sections, lifeboats with an aggregate capacity of not
less than 100 % of persons on board shall, in addition
3.1 Launching appliances shall be provided for
to meeting all other requirements of launching and
all lifeboats and davit-launched life rafts. Depending
stowage defined in this Section, be capable of being
on the height of the stowage position above sea level
launched clear of any obstruction.
free-fall launching may be provided. The launching
appliances shall meet the requirements defined in the
Rules and Regulations given in A.2.
3.2 Launching stations shall be in such positions D. Rescue Boats

as to ensure safe launching. The prevailing directions
of wind and sea currents have to be considered. In 1. Number and requirements
addition the configuration of jackets and shafts shall Each installation shall carry at least one fast rescue
be taken into account and the position shall be so boat complying with the requirements of rules and
arranged as to come clear of any structural obstacles regulations defined in A.2.
below the structure of the installation,. The exact posi-
tion has to be agreed with the Administration and ACS.
2. Stowage
3.3 Preparation and handling of survival craft at Rescue boats shall be stowed:
any one launching station shall not interfere with the
prompt preparation and handling of any other survival − in a state of continuous readiness for launching in
craft or rescue boat at any other station. not more than 5 minutes
− in a position suitable for launching and recovery
3.4 Means shall be available to prevent any dis-
charge of fluids on to lifeboats or life rafts during − so that neither the rescue boat nor its stowage
abandonment. arrangements will interfere with the operation of
any lifeboat or raft of another launching station
3.5 During preparation and launching, lifeboats
and life rafts, its launching appliance and the area in 3. Embarkation and launching
the water into which they are to be launched shall be
adequately illuminated by emergency lighting. The rescue boat embarkation and launching arrange-
ments shall be such that the rescue boat can be
boarded and launched in the shortest possible time.
3.6 Launching and recovery arrangements shall
be such that the appliance Operator on the installation Launching arrangements shall include a sinACSe point
is able to observe the survival craft at all times during hoist and release mechanism and in other aspects
launching and lifeboats during recovery. comply with C.3.
3.7 Falls, where used, shall be long enough for 4. Recovery

the survival craft to reach the water with the unit under
unfavorable conditions, such as maximum air- gap, Rapid recovery of the rescue boat shall be possible
lightest transit or operational condition or any damaged when loaded with its full complement of at least six
condition as described in Section 5. Only persons and the relevant equipment.

Annex A
List of Standards, Codes, etc. Quoted
Table A.1 List of Standards, Codes, etc. Quoted
IACS
Chapter / Section UR IMO Others
(D1.3.1)
(D1.3.2)
(D1.6)
3/1 (D.2.2) ISM – July 2002
(D.3.1)
(D.3.2)
(D4)
3/4 (D.4.3.8) (MODU)
SOLAS,
LSA
MSC.48(66)
3/5 IMO Testing
MSC.81(70)
MSC.200(80)
(MODU)
Explanation of abbreviations:
D1 – D12 Requirements concerning Mobile Offshore Drilling Units, Unified Requirements of IACS, 1996
IACS International Association of Classification Societies
IMO International Maritime Organization
IMO Testing Testing and Evaluation of Life-Saving Appliances by IMO Resolution MSC.81(70)
ISM IMO International Safety Management Procedures, 1 July 2002
LSA International Life-Saving Appliance Code issued by IMO Resolution MSC.48(66)
MODU Code for the Construction and Equipment of Mobile Offshore Drilling Units, issued by IMO
SOLAS Safety of Life at Sea, issued by IMO
(……) reference not explicitly declared in the text


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1 ACS Fixed Platform Installation

Section 1 Scope, Definitions and Procedures

Section 2 Pile Founded Structures

Section 3 Gravity Based Structures

Section 4 Tension Leg Platforms

Section 5 Life-Saving Appliances

Annex A List of Standards, Codes, etc. Quoted

2 ACS Fixed Platform Installation

5 ACS Fixed Platform Installation

6 ACS Fixed Platform Installation

Safety management plan ...................................................................................................... .................................. 1-4

Safety management system .................................................................................................................................... 1-4

Seabed ...................................................................................................................... ............................... 2-2, 3-1, 4-2

Shafts ............................................................................................................................. ........................................ 3-3

Site investigations ................................................................................................................................... 2-2, 3-2, 4-2

Skirts ............................................................................................................................. ......................................... 3-4

Soil 2-1, 4-2

Stability ............................................................................................................................. ..................................... 4-6

Standards ............................................................................................................................................................... A-1

Storage of oil .............................................................................................................. ............................................ 3-4

Stowage of life-saving appliances .................................................................................................................. . 5-2, 5-3

Structure ......................................................................................................................................................... . 3-3, 4-3

Subdivision .................................................................................................................... ................................. 4-6, 4-7

Supervision of fabrication ............................................................................................................................. ......... 1-6

Supervision of installation .................................................................................................................................... . 1-6

Tendons ..................................................................................................................... ............................................ 4-4

Tension leg platforms .................................................................................................................................... ........ 4-1

Testing ............................................................................................................ ....................................................... 1-6

Topside ..................................................................................................................... .............................. 2-3, 3-3, 4-3

Transit condition ................................................................................................................................. ................... 4-5

Transport ............................................................................................... .................................................. 2-1, 3-1, 4-1

Types of fixed installations ............................................................................................................................. ....... 1-1

Watertight integrity .................................................................................... ............................................................ 4-7

7 ACS Fixed Platform Installation

Scope, Definitions and Procedures

A. Scope, Application Depending on the type of employment and manning,

1.1 In this Chapter the requirements for the dif-

8 ACS Fixed Platform Installation

− launching analysis report, if applicable − ladders/stairs, if applicable

− float over analysis report, if applicable − launch frame, if applicable

− cathodic protection calculation report − flooding system

2.2.3 Concrete structures

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10 ACS Fixed Platform Installation

in use also in offshore operations , may be subject to

− based on an agreement with the Owner/Operator, 4.4 Essential elements of a SMP

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13 ACS Fixed Platform Installation

14 ACS Fixed Platform Installation

Pile Founded Structures

A. General ing Appliances, Lifting Appliances, Accesses, Chapter

2.3 Auxiliary installations and equipment − soil settlements or displacements

Special (auxiliary) installations and equipment are to − sliding of the foundation

15 ACS Fixed Platform Installation

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