DNV

OFFSHORE
CLASSIFICATION
SERVICES

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Classification
Classification is a system for safeguarding life,
property and the environment due to operational
consequences
Classification implies a process of verifying
objects and systems against a set of requirements
For Mobile Offshore Units, DNV Rules and
Standards apply
Classification aims to verify that the required Rule
standard is built in, observed and maintained
throughout the units life - Lifetime Approach
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DNV- A leading classification society:

Close to 17% of the world fleet to class
21% of ships ordered in 2004
70% of maritime fuel testing
Cutting edge use of ICT
Acknowledged with Best Quality
Lowest Port Detention Rate
Authorised by 130 National Maritime Authorities
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Why Offshore Classification ?

Basis for registration in national register and flag
required by IMO for international voyage
Represents internationally accepted safety standard
Known and recognised by the maritime industry
Normal requirement for insurance

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Underwrites wanted assurances

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Why Offshore Classification ?

Represents independent/third party assessment of

the classed unit
Global network provides survey capability where
needed
Knowledge of and experience with local
regulations
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Experience feed-back

Classification - Lifetime Approach

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Approbasjon
Byggetilsyn
CMC
Driftsoppflging

Work processes- what happens?

Owners

Yard
DNV
stations

Interim
Certificates

PMF
Approved docs

DNV
Service
Centres

PMA
Design
Documents

certificates
certificates

Vendors

Renewed Class
Certificate

Field surveyors

CMC surveyors
DVRs
documents
Specialist sections

IIP
DFI
OCT Hvik

Data Base
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Role of Classification
Classification has gained world wide recognition as an
adequate level of safety and quality, i.e. provides a
sound basic safety standard
Classification serves as a verification system for a
number of parties who have special interest in the
safety and quality of offshore units, such as:

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National Authorities/Flag states

Insurance underwriters
Owners
Building yards and sub-contractors
Finance institutions
Charterers

DNV Offshore Class:

Hierarchy of Classification Certificates

DET NORSKE VERITAS

It is hereby certified that
Det Norske Veritas
has classified the
Floating Production, Storage and
Offloading Unit and that it is
built in accordance with the
Societies Rules for
Offshore Units, April 2004

CLASS
CERTIFICATE

DET NORSKE VERITAS

It is hereby certified that
Det Norske Veritas
has reviewed the
NAM F3
Concrete Gravity Base
Platform and that it is built in
accordance with the Societies
Rules for Fixed Offshore
Installations, July 1992

System
APPROVAL

DET NORSKE VERITAS

It is hereby certified that
Det Norske Veritas
has reviewed the
NAM F3
Concrete Gravity Base
Platform and that it is built in
accordance with the Societies
Rules for Fixed Offshore
Installations, July 1992

DET NORSKE VERITAS

It is hereby certified that

Det Norske Veritas
has reviews the
NAM F3
Concrete Gravity Base
Platform and that it is built in
accordance with the Societies
Rules for Fixed Offshore
Installations, July 1992

DET NORSKE VERITAS

It is hereby certified that

Det Norske Veritas
has reviews the
NAM F3
Concrete Gravity Base
Platform and that it is built in
accordance with the Societies
Rules for Fixed Offshore
Installations, July 1992

DET NORSKE VERITAS

Component
CERTIFICATES

DET NORSKE VERITAS

It is hereby certified that
Det Norske Veritas
has reviewed the
NAM F3
Concrete Gravity Base
Platform and that it is built in
accordance with the Societies
Rules for Fixed Offshore
Installations, July 1992

DET NORSKE VERITAS

It is hereby certified that
Det Norske Veritas
has reviewed the
NAM F3
Concrete Gravity Base
Platform and that it is built in
accordance with the Societies
Rules for Fixed Offshore
Installations, July 1992

DET NORSKE VERITAS

It is hereby certified that
Det Norske Veritas
has reviewed the
NAM F3
Concrete Gravity Base
Platform and that it is built in
accordance with the Societies
Rules for Fixed Offshore
Installations, July 1992

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It is herby certified that

Det Norske Veritas
has reviewed the
NAM F3
Concrete Gravity Base
Platform and that it is built in
accordance with the Societies
Rules for Fixed Offshore
Installations, July 1992

DET NORSKE VERITAS

It is hereby certified that

Det Norske Veritas
has reviews the
NAM F3
Concrete Gravity Base
Platform and that it is built in
accordance with the Societies
Rules for Fixed Offshore
Installations, July 1992

DET NORSKE VERITAS

Material
CERTIFICATES

It is hereby certified that

Det Norske Veritas
has reviewed the
NAM F3
Concrete Gravity Base
Platform and that it is built in
accordance with the Societies
Rules for Fixed Offshore
Installations, July 1992

DET NORSKE VERITAS

It is herb certified that
Det Norske Veritas
has reviews the
NAM F3
Concrete Gravity Base
Platform and that it is built in
accordance with the Societies
Rules for Fixed Offshore
Installations, July 1992

DET NORSKE VERITAS

It is hereby certified that
Det Norske Veritas
has reviewed the
NAM F3
Concrete Gravity Base
Platform and that it is built in
accordance with the Societies
Rules for Fixed Offshore
Installations, July 1992

DNV Offshore Codes

Technical Basis for Classification

Service

A three level
publication
hierarchy providing
a flexible and userfriendly menu of
services, technical
standards and
practices meeting
individual needs of
oil and gas industry
stakeholders.

Specifications

Construction
Operation

Offshore

Standards

Recommended

Practices

Internationally
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Design

recognised codes

Service Specifications - Classification

Classification (OSS-100 series)

DNV-OSS-101: Rules for Classification of

Offshore Drilling and Support Units

DNV-OSS-102: Rules for Classification of

Floating Production and Storage Units

DNV-OSS-103: Rules for Classification of

LNG/LPG Floating Production and Storage
Units or Installations

DNV-OSS-121: Classification using

Performance Criteria determined By Risk
Assessment Methodology

OFFSHORE SERVICE SPECIFICATION

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Offshore Standards - Structures

OFFSHORE STANDARD

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DNV-OS-C101: Design of Offshore Structures, General

(LRFD method)
DNV-OS-C102: Structural Design of Offshore Ships
DNV-OS-C103: Structural Design Column-stabilised
Units (LRFD method)
DNV-OS-C104: Structural Design of Self-elevating Units
(LRFD method)
DNV-OS-C105: Structural Design of Tension-leg Units
(LRFD method)
DNV-OS-C106: Structural Design of Deep-draught Units
(LRFD method)
DNV-OS-C201: Structural Design of Offshore Units
(WSD Method)

DNV Offshore Codes - Global standards, practices and related services

covering many areas and aspects of offshore field development and operation
Drill Plant:
OS-E101

SEMI-SUB
Safety:
OS-A101
Materials:
OS-B101
Hull:
OS-C101
OS-C103
RP-C103
OS-C-401
Stability:
OS-C301
Marine/Machinery:
OS-D101
Electrical:
OS-D201
Instrumentation:
OS-D202
Fire Safety:
OS-D301

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Production Plant:
OS-E201

Helideck:
OS-E401

FPSO
Safety:
OS-A101
Materials:
OS-B101
Hull:
OS-C101
OS-C102
RP-C102
OS-C-401
Stability:
OS-C301
Marine/Machinery:
OS-D101
Electrical:
OS-D201
Instrumentation:
OS-D202
Fire Safety:
OS-D301

Risers:
OS-F201
RP-F201
RP-F202

Wire rope:
OS-E303
Mooring:
OS-E301
Chain:
OS-E302
Anchors:
RP-E301
RP-E302

Wellheads:
OS-E101

Pipeline:
OS-F101
RP-F101
RP-F104
RP-F105
RP-F106
RP-F107
RP-F108

FSO
Safety:
OS-A101
Materials:
OS-B101
Hull:
OS-C101
OS-C102
RP-C102
OS-C-401
Stability:
OS-C301
Marine/Machinery:
OS-D101
Electrical:
OS-D201
Instrumentation:
OS-D202
Fire Safety:
OS-D301

DNV Offshore Codes - availability

DNV Publications electronically available
on internet www.dnv.com
Select Technology Services and Offshore Rules and Standards
online from short-cut menues

from DNV Exchange (left hand menu)

Changes summarized on 1st page of new editions

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DNV Offshore Class:

Class Notations
Scope of classification is determined by mandatory
and additional class notations, e.g.
Construction
symbol

Main
character of
class

1A1

Basic
Design and
Service
notations

Ship-shaped Oil Production and Storage Unit(N)

Special
system and
equipment
notations

POSMOOR, ECO, CRANE, HELDK-SH, PROD(N)

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Items under consideration for next revision of OSS-101:

New MOU Class Notation CLEAN

Voluntary environmental class CLEAN, covering:

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Mud green fluid unless special systems

Hydraulic ring mains
Anchoring systems wrt hydraulic leaks & heavy grease
Food
Drilling system discharges / haz drains
Grey & black water
Riser & drill pipe deck draining
MARPOL Annex I, IV, V, VI (oil, sewage, garbage, air)
Deck drains
Machinery over the sides, e.g. cranes
Biocides / water treatment

Items under consideration for next revision of OSS-101/102 :

New MOU Class Notation ARCTIC

Voluntary Class Notation ARCTIC, covering:

Design temperature (steel and equipment)

Stability (ice loads)
Materials in structures exposed to low ambient air temperatures
Local hull structures exposed to ice loads
Rudders, steering gears, propellers
Protection of outdoor areas
Steam-generating equipment
System & equipment suitability:

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Life-saving
Helideck
Winches
Fire fighting
Cranes
Etc.

DNV Offshore Class:

Relation Maritime Authorities vs. Class

National Laws and Regulations
CLASS RULES

STATUTORY
REGULATIONS

Statutory Services
based on delegated
authority

Control by Class

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Control by
Authorities

DNV Offshore Class:

Extensive statutory experience

Authorised by more than 130 flag administrations to carry
out surveys and, in most cases, issue statutory certificates
on their behalf such as

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SOLAS Certificates
IMO MODU Code certificate
Load line certificates
Tonnage Certificates
Safety Management Certificates
Oil Pollution Prevention Certificates
ILO Certificates
ISSC

DNV Offshore Class:

Verification of Additional Requirements based on Class

Owner,
Owner,Operator
Operator
Requirements
Requirements

Flag, Shelf, other

DNV-Class

Work
WorkScope
Scope

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DNV Offshore Class:

Tailor-made in-service inspection programs (IIP)

IIP for hull structures of MOUs, highlighting

Areas and details to be surveyed by visual

and close visual inspection as well as NDT
Frequency of the various types of
inspection
Relevant data from previous surveys
Experience from similar structures

Based on design calculations and relevant information

from fabrication phase.
In addition, qualitative consequence considerations in
relation to possible failure modes are applied for
determination of extent and frequency of inspection.
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DNV Offshore Class:

Systematic collection and handling of experiences

Reported damages such as cracks, serious corrosion,
indentations etc. logged in central damage data base
currently holds more than 4000 entries.

Data balanced against other sources of information and

are used for:

Trend analysis
Highlighting of typical defects
Initiation of safety alerts and corrective actions
Modification of survey frequency and extent as defined in the Inservice Inspection program
Improvement of classification rules

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Classification/verification
PETROBRAS P-51/52- a global effort
Classification Services
according to notation ? 1A1
Column-stabilised Oil
Production Unit PROD
POSMOOR:

Design Review
Fabrication Survey - 6 sites
(Singapore & Brazil)
Certification of Material &
Components

Certification of Generation
Modules
Certification of Compression
Modules
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P-52 Pontoons in KFE