TECHNICAL PROPOSAL

CALM BUOY

ARC LTD UAE

B 18092021 Updated AdB HK

A 13092021 Issued for Review AdB HK
Revision Date Description Prepared Approved
TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Introduction ...................................................................................................... 5
1.1 GENERAL ..................................................................................................... 5
1.2 Classification Authority ............................................................................. 5
1.3 Abbreviations .............................................................................................. 5
2. Classification, Rules, Regulations, Codes and Standards ........................ 7
2.1 Certification ................................................................................................. 7
2.1.1 International Standards ..................................................................... 7
3. System description .......................................................................................... 7
3.1 General ........................................................................................................ 7
4. Basic Data ....................................................................................................... 10
4.1 Location ..................................................................................................... 10
4.2 Water depth .............................................................................................. 10
4.3 Import flow rate ....................................................................................... 10
4.4 Certifying Authority ................................................................................. 10
5. Design Environmental Conditions ............................................................... 11
5.1 general ....................................................................................................... 11
5.1.1 Mooring Load conditions (This is to be provided by ARC LTD) . 11
Nominal Tanker Data ........................................................................................ 12
5.2 Mooring Tug .............................................................................................. 12
5.3 Crude Composition & Parameters ............................................................... 12
6. Design premisses ........................................................................................... 13
6.1 Design Life................................................................................................. 13
6.2 Structural strength .................................................................................. 13
7. CALM Buoy configuration ............................................................................. 14
7.1 General ...................................................................................................... 14
7.2 SPM Buoy design data. ........................................................................... 14
7.2.1 Stability of SPM Buoy ....................................................................... 14
7.2.2 Buoy Body Design Data ................................................................... 14
7.2.3 Main Bearing ...................................................................................... 14
7.2.4 Buoy Body Design ............................................................................. 15
7.2.5 Marine Growth Profile ....................................................................... 15
7.2.6 Cathodic protection ........................................................................... 15
8. CALM Buoy ...................................................................................................... 15
8.1 General ...................................................................................................... 15
8.2 Buoy Body ................................................................................................. 15
8.3 Chainstopper ............................................................................................. 16
8.4 Turntable ................................................................................................... 16
9. PRODUCT SWIVEL ......................................................................................... 18
9.1 Product swivel general ............................................................................ 18
9.2 Product swivel .......................................................................................... 18
10. PIPING System ........................................................................................... 20
10.1 General ................................................................................................... 20
 10.2 Center Well piping System ................................................................. 20
10.3 Turntable piping System ..................................................................... 20
11. Spare parts .................................................................................................. 21
11.1 General ................................................................................................... 21
12. Corrosion Protection System for CALM Buoy ........................................ 22
12.1 Proposed Coating System ................................................................... 22
12.1.1 All external surfaces in the Submerged and Splash Zone: Buoy
Body, Turntable, Equipment and Piping .................................................... 22
12.1.2 Handrails, Ladders and small Construction Parts .................... 22
12.1.3 Coating System for internal areas like Compartments, Void
Spaces, Ballast boxes etc. ........................................................................... 23
12.1.4 Color Scheme .................................................................................. 23
13. BASIS OF DESIGN........................................................................................ 24
13.1 General .................................................................................................... 24
13.2 Location .................................................................................................. 24
13.3 Design Life ............................................................................................. 24
13.4 Tanker Data ........................................................................................... 24
13.5 Maximum Mooring force ...................................................................... 24
13.6 Maximum loads hose connections ..................................................... 24
13.7 Product Data .......................................................................................... 24
13.7.1 General............................................................................................. 24
13.7.2 Crude Properties, Specific Gravity .............................................. 25
13.7.3 Environmental Conditions............................................................. 25
13.7.4 Environmental Conditions: ................................................................. 25
14. Technical Specification .................................................................................. 26
14.1 Turntable Buoy ...................................................................................... 26
14.2 Fluid Swivel ............................................................................................ 26
14.3 Main Bearing .......................................................................................... 27
14.4 Buoy Piping System ............................................................................. 28
14.5 Anchor Chain connection (no delivery) ............................................ 28
14.6 Mooring Hawser Assembly connection (no delivery) ..................... 28
14.7 Mooring bridle ....................................................................................... 28
14.8 Chain Tensioning Winch ...................................................................... 28
14.9 Marine Signal Lights ............................................................................. 29
14.10 Radar Reflector ..................................................................................... 29
14.11 Fire Extinguishers ................................................................................. 29
14.12 Life Buoys ............................................................................................... 29
14.13 winch ....................................................................................................... 29
14.14 Chain pulling equipment ..................................................................... 29
14.15 Cathodic Protection .............................................................................. 29
15. Basis of Proposal ........................................................................................ 30
15.1 Provision of Design Data ..................................................................... 30
15.2 Proposed SPM System Design ............................................................ 30
15.3 Delivery .................................................................................................. 30
 15.4 Project Management ............................................................................ 31
15.5 Document Review ................................................................................. 31
15.6 Design Life ............................................................................................. 31
15.7 Surge Analysis ....................................................................................... 31
15.8 Floating and Submarine Hoses CALM Buoy ..................................... 31
15.9 Mooring legs .......................................................................................... 31
15.10 Pressure Transducers........................................................................... 31
15.11 ARC free issued items .......................................................................... 31
15.12 Transportation of SPM from Fabrication yard to installation site 31
15.13 Installation of SPM ............................................................................... 32
16. Documents for Approval ................................................................................ 33
17. Equipment for CALM Buoy fabrication ........................................................... 34
1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 GENERAL

Alan Rides ARC – ARC LTD UAE (ARC) has received the order for replacement of a
Singe Point Mooring CALM Buoy (SPM) for Zueitina Oil ARC PR 197008 off the coast
of Libya in approximately 34m water depth.

ANTHAR Offshore BV (ANTHAR) is invited to provide a Technical Proposal and

Specification for the SPM.

This technical proposal is based on the provided Technical Specification & Scope of
Work for New Single Point Mooring SPM At Zueitina Terminal.

Stabilized crude oil and fuel oil will be conveyed from onshore storage facilities to a
CALM Buoy via floating hoses, CALM Buoy (SPM), submarine hoses, PLEM, pipelines
to a trading tanker moored to the CALM Buoy (SPM)

1.2 CLASSIFICATION AUTHORITY

The classification authority will be Det Norske Veritas (DNV)

1.3 ABBREVIATIONS

ANTHAR ANTHAR Offshore BV

ANSI American National Standards Institute
API American Petroleum Institute
ARC Alan Rides ARC ARC LTD UAE
ASME American Society of Mechanical Engineers
ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials
CALM Catenary Anchor Leg Mooring
CP Cathodic Protection
DC Direct Current
DNV Det Norske Veritas
DWT Deadweight Tonnes
EN European Norm
FAT Factory Acceptance Test
FB Full Bore
FF Flat Face
HPU Hydraulic Power Unit
ISGOTT International Safety Guide for Tankers & Terminals
ISO International Organization for Standardization
LAT Lowest Astronomical Tide
MBL Minimum Break Load
NACE National Association of Corrosion Engineers
OCIMF Oil Companies International Marine Forum
OD Outside Diameter
PLEM Pipe Line End Manifold
PO Purchase Order
RF Raised Face
ROV Remote Operated Vehicle
RTJ Ring Type Joint
SIL Safety Integrity Level
SPM Single Point Mooring
SI “Systeme Internationale” - International System of Units
SWL Safe Working Load
VLCC Very Large Crude Carrier
W Watt
2. CLASSIFICATION, RULES, REGULATIONS, CODES AND STANDARDS

2.1 CERTIFICATION

The Terminal will designed and build in accordance with the rules and regulations of
the Classification Authority. The design and construction of the SPM system will be
conducted in accordance with the available editions of codes and standards listed in
the following sections.

2.1.1 International Standards

International Standards

ANSI/ASME B16.5 Pipe Flanges and Flange Fittings.

ANSI/ASME B16.9 Factory Made Wrought Steel Butt Welding Fittings.
ANSI/ASME B16.20 Metallic Gaskets for Pipe Flanges – Ring Joint, Spiral
Wound and Jacketed.
ANSI/ASME B18.2.2 Square and Hex Nuts.
ANSI/ASME B31.3 Chemical Plant and Petroleum Refinery Piping.
ASME VIII Pressure Vessel Code.
ASTM A105 Standard Specification for Carbon Steel Forgings
and Piping.
ASTM A106 Standard Specification for Seamless Carbon Steel
Pipe for High Temperature Service.
ASTM A193 Specification for Alloy-Steel and Stainless Steel
Bolting Materials for High Temperature Service.
ASTM A194 Specification for Carbon and Alloy Steel Nuts for
Bolts for High Pressure and High Temperature
Service.
EN 10204 Metallic Products – Types of Inspection Documents.
ISO 9001 Model for Quality Assurance in Production,
Installation and Servicing.
AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code Steel.

3. SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

3.1 GENERAL

The CALM Buoy consists primarily of:

• A 8 leg equally spaced anchoring system anchored to the seabed (not part of
the scope of work)
• A SPM Buoy (turntable buoy) consisting of:
• A buoy body with center well
• A turntable located on the top of the buoy body
• A main bearing connecting the buoy body and the turntable
• Rigid piping incorporating central pipe swivel, valves and flexible joints.
• Two 20 inch submarine and two 20 inch floating hose strings; (not part of the
scope of work)
• Single mooring hawser arrangement, including ancillaries (not part of the
scope of work)
• Hoisting, maintenance, life-saving and navigation equipment.

The crude oil will be conveyed from the onshore terminal to the tanker via a
submarine pipelines and the CALM Buoy piping systems.

The PLEM connect the pipeline with the two (2) submarine hose strings which are
suspended in a to be (by ARC) confirmed configuration. The submarine hose strings
provide the flow path between the PLEM, the piping system on the CALM Buoy and
the two (2) floating hose strings.

The CALM buoy is anchored in position by anchor chains connected to the subsea
anchor points. Each anchor chain is connected to its chain stopper, housed in the
skirt of the Buoy. The anchors and anchor chain are not a part of the scope of work.

A three race roller bearing couples the Buoy and the Turntable, permitting the
tanker to weathervane when moored to the buoy.

The tanker will be connected to the CALM buoy by means of a dual hawser
arrangement. Once moored, the ends of the floating hose strings are pulled in and
connected to the tankers mid ships manifold.

The CALM Buoy will be used for Portside Loading.

The buoy body will include a skirt holding the chain stoppers. Each of the eight (8)
compartments will be provided with a manhole, access ladder and sounding pipe.

The turntable will include heavy pad eyes to lift the entire CALM Buoy incl. turntable
and have mooring lines connection points for small crafts. The CALM will be
provided with one air driven bilge pump complete with hoses.

The turntable will be provided with a cover to protect the main bearing against sea
spray and rain. The cover will be provided with access point to inspect the bearing
and perform maintenance for the bearing.

The turntable will consist of the boat landing platform, piping platform and mooring
bridle platform. The boat landing to accommodate small vessels to moor and it will
include the ballast compartment.
The mooring platform will accommodate the mooring bridle. The dual hawser
system will be connected to the mooring bridle to transfer the mooring load from
the tanker to the turntable.

The CALM Buoy will be designed suitable for tanker port side loading.

The Solar System will be will provide 12 or 24 V electric power and will power and
operate the navigation light

The CALM Buoy will be provided with navigation aids consisting of one (1) marine
lantern and radar reflector.
4. BASIC DATA

The CALM system will be designed based on to the following assumed conditions
and parameters:

4.1 LOCATION
The CALM Systems will be located approximately tba km offshore. This information
is to be provided by ARC. Lat 30 deg 55’ N. Long = 20deg 02’E

4.2 WATER DEPTH

The water depth at the center of the mooring system will be approx. 34 m relative
to the LAT datum.

4.3 IMPORT FLOW RATE

The flow rate for the loading system will be tba m3/hr. The product will be crude oil.
This information is to be provided by ARC.

4.4 CERTIFYING AUTHORITY

The CALM Buoy will be designed in accordance with:

• DNV Rules DNV-OS-E403 Edition July 2015 Offshore loading buoys

 5. DESIGN ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

5.1 GENERAL

The CALM system will be designed based on to the following assumed conditions
and parameters and as specified in Section 13 Basis of Design

5.1.1 Mooring Load conditions (This is to be provided by ARC LTD)

I. Operational condition (with Tanker moored)

• Maximum wave height : 5m

• Associated Period : tba sec
• Significant wave height : tba m
• Peak period : tba
• Wave spectrum Jonswap
• Mean wave period : tba
• Current : 2 knot
• Wind speed : 45 knot

II. Survival condition (with NO Tanker moored and buoy only).

• Maximum wave height : 8m

• Associated Period : tba sec
• Significant wave height : tba m
• Peak period : tba
• Wave spectrum Jonswap
• Mean wave period : tba
• Current : 3 knot
• Wind speed : 75 knot
NOMINAL TANKER DATA

The CALM system will be designed for mooring of tankers of 275,000 DWT tankers.

5.2 MOORING TUG

The assistance of a mooring tug might be required during mooring to avoid too
much fishtailing of the tanker in certain conditions. The load generated by the
mooring tug to be applied on the stern of the tanker can be up to 25 ton pull.

5.3 CRUDE COMPOSITION & PARAMETERS

The SPM system will be designed for the loading of crude oil and fuel oil from the
trading tanker at a maximum flow rate of tba m3/hr

The piping system will be designed for a product temperature from 34 0C to 38.0 0C.
Specific gravity of the product is 880 kg/m3.
6. DESIGN PREMISSES

6.1 DESIGN LIFE

The CALM Buoy will be designed for a lifetime of 25 years. Fatigue data input to be
provided by ARC.

6.2 STRUCTURAL STRENGTH

Structural strength calculations will be based on the following allowable Stresses:

Functional loads:
- σ = 60% of the Minimum Yield Strength;
- τ = 40% of the Minimum Yield Strength;
- Von Misses = 80% of the Minimum Yield Strength.

Incidental dynamic loads and Chain stopper support structure:

- σ = 80% of the Minimum Yield Strength;
- τ = 60% of the Minimum Yield Strength;
- Von Misses = 95% of the Minimum Yield Strength.

Chain stoppers will be checked on 80% of the breaking strength of the chain.
Stresses up to yield strength of the material, as being non plastic, are acceptable.
7. CALM BUOY CONFIGURATION

7.1 GENERAL

The configuration of the CALM Buoy will be a conventional design consisting of

geostationary buoy body and a weathervane turntable.

The SBM Buoy body will have the following sizes:

Outer Diameter
Center Well Diameter
Height of Buoy Body
Watertight Bulkheads
Weight of the Buoy
Free floating Freeboard
Chain stopper attachment
Radius of Chain Stopper
Hawser attachment point
: 12 m
: 3.98 m
: In between 4,5 to 5.3 m
: 8
: Approx. 260 - 270 ton
: Approx. 2.5 m
: Approx. 0.5 m above the keel of the buoy
: Approx. 7.5 m from the center of the buoy
: Approx. 5.9 m above the keel of the buoy
Approx. 3.0 m from the center of the buoy

7.2 SPM BUOY DESIGN DATA.

7.2.1 Stability of SPM Buoy

The following criteria are applicable for the SPM Buoy:

- Freeboard after installation will be 1.8 m or more.

- The Buoy will stay afloat with two compartments flooded.
- GM will be minimum 0.5 meter with the buoy in a free floating condition.
- Out of trim of the buoy will be limited to 50mm in a free floating condition.

7.2.2 Buoy Body Design Data

For the Buoy Body a maximum wave height of 4.0 m will be considered.
Further calculations will determine the water pressure (height) which will be
applicable for the Buoy Body design verification in accordance with DNV OS E 103.

7.2.3 Main Bearing

The main bearing will be of the three race roller type.
The main bearing will be provided with built in/on seals.
The main bearing loads will be limited to 400 ton max horizontal.

The bearing will be designed with a safety factor of 1.5 on the race ways at ultimate
loads. The bearing life time will be designed for 100,000 revolutions.

The bearing support will consist of machined steel flanges. The accuracy of the
machined flanges will be in accordance to the bearing suppliers recommendation.
The bearing internal play will be selected such that the floating hoses can generate
the turning moment to have the turntable been turned without the hoses wrapping
around the buoy body. The bearing will be installed directly on the machined
bearing support flanges by high tensioned bolts.
The bolts will be protected by a plastic cap, filled with grease.

The interface between the bearing and the bearing support will be designed with a
friction factor of 1.0.

7.2.4 Buoy Body Design

The buoy body hull, bottom plate and deck plate design will include a corrosion
allowance of 2.0 mm.

7.2.5 Marine Growth Profile

The SPM Buoy will be designed based on the following Marine Growth Profile:

Elevation (m,wrt LAT) Thickness

(mm)
+2 to Seabed 75
Pipeline @ Seabed 50
Note: Density of marine growth is 1,200kg/ m 3 (in air)

7.2.6 Cathodic protection

The Buoy Cathodic Protection system will be designed for a lifetime of fifteen (15)
years and the anodes will be replaceable. The electrical connection between the
anode and the buoy body will be made by means of tack weld.
The anodes will be installed under and on the skirt and on the lower part of the
hull.

8. CALM BUOY

8.1 GENERAL

8.2 BUOY BODY

The CALM Buoy Body will be divided into eight (8) water tight compartments. Each
compartment will be provided with a venting plug, sounding pipe, manhole and
ladder for access to the compartment. The compartments will be empty.
Around the buoy body the skirt will be constructed. The aim of the skirt is to house
the chain stoppers and protect the buoy body against tanker touching.
The chain support assemblies will be integrated with the radial watertight bulkheads
of the Buoy Body.
Each chain support assembly will be identified with numeral from 1 through 8.
The buoy body will be provided with draft marks on four locations around the buoy
hull and fender pipe over a length of 2.5 meter from the top of the buoy hull.
On top of the buoy body eight (8) bollards will be provided.
The skirt will be provided with markings for the chain numbers.
The center well of the buoy will be provided with a platform to provide access to the
main bearing cover, the product swivel and center well piping/valves.
The buoy body will be provided with a locking mechanism to lock the turntable
rotation for maintenance purpose.
8.3 CHAINSTOPPER

The eight chain stoppers will be of the single ratchet type and will be supported by
self-lubricated hinge connections.
The chain stopper will be suitable to fit the 3 inch U3 mooring chain of the current
mooring system. The maximum load on the chainstopper will be 2000 kN (the
maximum load on 3 inch U3 chain)
It is assumed that the chains are of the so-called stud link chain type.

8.4 TURNTABLE

The turntable is the rotating structure and will consist of a central part connecting
the pipe support platform, the mooring platform and the boat landing platform.

The turntable will be provided with 2 mooring lugs, connecting the CALM Buoy and
the Single Hawser by means of Mooring Bridle.
The turntable will be provide with four (4) lifting eyes to enable to lift the entire
CALM Buoy (Buoy Body and Turntable) as one unit.

The turntable will be provided with means to lock the rotation of the turntable to
the buoy body to carry out maintenance works as required.

The turntable will be provided with a boat landing to enable small boats to moor to
the CALM Buoy. Integrated ladders will provide access to the CALM Buoy.
The boat landing will be provided with rubber D-fenders and mooring bollards.
The counter weight of the turntable is integrated in the boat landing. Trim ballast
containers are accessible from the top of the turntable.
The boat landing platform will include the lifting frame to enable chain (re)
tensioning.

On top of the turntable a rope guard will be mounted covering the entire turntable
to prevent mooring hawser entanglement and supporting miscellaneous equipment.

The turntable will be provided with the following equipment.

• Tool and equipment box
• Safety and fire protection equipment.
• Navigation aids
• Air operated winch
• Sheaves for handling of hoses and hawser
• Chain lifting equipment
9. PRODUCT SWIVEL

9.1 PRODUCT SWIVEL GENERAL

The product swivel forms the rotating link between the center well piping and the
turntable piping.

The swivel arrangement consist of a product swivel installed in the upperpart of the
center well.

9.2 PRODUCT SWIVEL

The product swivel forms the rotating link between the center well piping and the
turntable piping.

Loads from the center well piping will be transferred into the buoy body and not
been transferred by the swivel bearing.

The product swivel will be installed on special supports inside the center well of the
buoy.

The product swivel will be of the single path type. The main path of the swivel will
be used for transfer of the crude oil.

The swivel will be designed with internal seals ensuring a leak-free product flow
path. The seals will be with an internal spring of a corrosion resistant material.

The seals will run on Inconel 625 overlaid surfaces machined in accordance to the
seal manufacturer specification.

In between the internal seals a double leak detection system will be provided to:

• Check leakage of the primary seal

• To enable flushing the detection ports and the annulus between the seals.

The leak detection port will be connected to a leak detection tank of approx 10 liter
with a sight glass.

The static and rotating part of the swivel will be connected by means of a ball
bearing bolted to machined flanges.
A manual lubrication facility will be provided on the swivel.

The swivel bearing will be protected against ingress of sea spray, dirt and rain water
by means of one external seal.

The swivel rotation will be arranged by a separately installed swivel driver.

The swivel will be designed for a 100,000 rotations and the seals are to be
considered as consumables.

The swivel will be designed in such a way, that the seals of the swivel can be
replaced in situ, without removal of the CALM Buoy from its location.
10. PIPING SYSTEM

10.1 GENERAL

The piping system of the SPM will be designed in accordance with the DNV-OS-E-
103. All flanges of the piping system will be ANSI B 16.5 class 150#.
Spool pieces will connect the CALM Buoy interface piping points with either the
subsea- or the floating hoses.
The connection between the spool pieces will be sealed by means of o-rings to
ensure that no (diver) fingers can be trapped between the flange faces during
installation and hook-up.
Piping materials will be ASTM A 106 Gr B, API Grade B and X 52, ASTM A 105 N,
ASTM A 193 B7 and ASTM A 194 2H. Piping bolts will be Xylan coated.
The flanges mating the hoses will be 20 inch 150#.

10.2 CENTER WELL PIPING SYSTEM

The center well piping will connect the submarine hose to the bottom end of the
product swivel.
The center well piping will be supported by independent pipe supports which will
transfer the forces from the submarine hose to the buoy body and visa versa.
The 24 inch valves in the center well will be hand operated elastomeric butterfly
valves suitable for its application. Two 4 inch drain valves (ball valve type) will be
mounted to drain or flush the pipes for maintenance purpose.

10.3 TURNTABLE PIPING SYSTEM

The Turntable piping connects the product swivel with the floating hose strings.
In between the product swivel and the piping flexible joints will be installed. Those
flexible joints will be made of rubber and connected by special sealed flanges. Due
to the special centralized structure and design of the swivel into the center well the
flexible joints offer a longer lifetime towards the operator. Main valves on the
turntable will be 24 inch elastomeric butterfly valves and will be manually operated.
Two 4 inch drain valves (ball valve type) will be mounted to drain or flush the pipes
for maintenance purpose.

The height of the overboard piping will be determined during detail design and aims
for the center line of the flange connection approximately at sea level.
11. SPARE PARTS

11.1 GENERAL

The following spare parts are foreseen for this project:

12 pc Manhole Seals
1 set Product Swivel seals
1 pc Life Ring
2 pc Fire Extinguishers
1 set Main bearing seals
1 pc Navigation light Lamp
1 pc Battery
1 pc Solar Panel
1 pc Radar Reflector
8 pc Buoy anode
1 pc Drain valve 4 Inch 150#
12. CORROSION PROTECTION SYSTEM FOR CALM BUOY

12.1 PROPOSED COATING SYSTEM

12.1.1 All external surfaces in the Submerged and Splash Zone: Buoy
Body, Turntable, Equipment and Piping

Blasting to Sa 2½ standard

Coat number Type of coat Dft Colour

Coat 1 High Build Approved 200 m Light
Epoxy coating Supplier Grey
Coat 2 Approved 200 m Off
Supplier white
Finish coat* Polyurethane Approved 50 µm See
Supplier 12.1.4
* For all deck areas, an anti-skid material shall be embedded in the final coat.

12.1.2 Handrails, Ladders and small Construction Parts

Blasting to Sa 2½ standard

Coat number Type of coat Dft Colour

Coat 1 HB Epoxy Approved 100 m Red
Primer Supplier
Coat 2 HB Epoxy Approved 100 m Light
Coating Supplier Grey
Intermediate HB Epoxy Approved 100 m Off
Coating Supplier white
Finish coat* Polyurethane Approved 50 µm See
Supplier 12.1.4
12.1.3 Coating System for internal areas like Compartments, Void
Spaces, Ballast boxes etc.

Blasting to Sa 2½ standard

Coat no Type of coat Dft Colour

Coat 1 High Build Approved 200 m Light
Epoxy coating Supplier Grey
Coat 2 Approved 200 m See
Supplier 12.1.4

12.1.4 Color Scheme

Area Colour Colour-code

Buoy Body, Turntable, Orange RAL 2010
Decks, Equipment
Piping Black RAL 9005
Inside surfaces White RAL 9003
13. BASIS OF DESIGN

13.1 GENERAL

Missing information to be provided by ARC

13.2 LOCATION

To be advised by ARC LTD

13.3 DESIGN LIFE

The design life of the SPM will be 25 years (not for the consumables such as,
batteries, D-fenders, seals, etc.)
Fatigue input data to be provided by ARC

13.4 TANKER DATA

The SPM buoy will be designed for mooring of tankers of 275,000 dwt (at the
maximum load of 80% of her DWT).
Tanker size is assumed as indicated in below table.

275.000 dwt Tanker Fully

Loaded
Length over all (LOA) [m] Hold
Beam [m] Hold
Draft [m] Hold

13.5 MAXIMUM MOORING FORCE

The SPM will be designed for a maximum mooring force of 200 mT (limit of mooring
chain 76mm U3)

13.6 MAXIMUM LOADS HOSE CONNECTIONS

The Maximum loads on the hose connections is to be provided by ARC.

13.7 PRODUCT DATA

13.7.1 General

Flow rate : tba

 Design pressure : 19.6 barg

13.7.2 Crude Properties, Specific Gravity

Temperature (˚C) Unknown

Viscosity (cSt) Unknown

13.7.3 Environmental Conditions

Operating Survival (100 years

storm)
Tidal range [m] tba tba
Wind velocity [m/ tba tba
s]
Significant wave height [m] tba tba
Current [m/ tba tba
s]

13.7.4 Environmental Conditions:

Maximum Ambient Air Temperature : 50 0C
Minimum Ambient Air Temperature : 0 0C

Maximum Seawater Temperature : 38 0C

Minimum Seawater Temperature : 13 0C

Design Humidity : tba

Solar Radiation : Maximum 1.150W/m2.
14. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

14.1 TURNTABLE BUOY

Hull dimension : Round 12m turntable buoy

Hull height : 5.3 m (Please make sure Buoy valves
24” to Submarine Hoses are above the
waterline to create dry operation) Buoy well
to contain grating
Center well : Access via single vertical ladder

Mooring configuration : 8 x 1 leg

Chain stopper : flapper type
Number of compartments : 8 c/w Water tight manhole Cover,
vertical Ladder and sounding pipe to each
compartment with SS plug. (Raised to stop
water pooling)
Piping : 2 x 24 inch – ANSI 150# (24-inch
pipe to pipe down the vertical with 24” – 20”
spool pieces for hose connections)
Fendering : radial welded half pipes + skirt
fender
Boat landing : included on the turntable (c/w D-
Fendering on both verticals)
Mooring Cleats : 8 off Mooring cleats aligned Radially
with the bulkheads of the buoy.
Draft Marks : 4 sets of draft marks spaced 60
degrees apart around the circumference of
the buoy. Extend over the full height of the
buoy with 150mm height numerals. (Aligned
with the watertight bulkheads)
Submarine Hoses Handling : Round Bar pig tails for aligning rigging
wires through the center well to the
underside of the buoy. Additional Padeyes
will be provided on the underside of the buoy
for rigging to aid submarine hose installation.
Lifting Pad Eyes : Buoy will be provided with 4 off Pad
eyes to lift the dry weight of the buoy and
turntable.

14.2 FLUID SWIVEL

Manufacturer : NIRON STAAL

Number of flow paths : one
Size (overall) : 36”
 Bearing type : ball bearing
Leak detection : hole for leak detection in between
the seals
Design temperature : 50˚ C max
Pressure rating : ANSI 150
Test Pressure : 19.6 barg static
Out/inlets : 2 x 24 inch - ANSI 150 lbs
Medium : refer to Attachment 1
Seal system : 2 internal product seals, 1 external
Water seals
Swivel seal material type : Spring energized
Sealing surface : Inconel 625 overlaid and AISI 316
Housing
Drain/Vent for Swivel : 2-inch Ball drain and vent valves.

14.3 MAIN BEARING

Type : three-race-roller bearing (Rothe Erde)

Seal arrangement : 2 internal seals and 2 external seals of
elastomeric material
Internal components : rollers with plastic spacers
Lubrication system : manual
14.4 BUOY PIPING SYSTEM

Piping and valve class : ANSI Class 150#

Pipe size : 24 inch with 20inch 150# spool
piece at the hose ends.
Main valves : 24 inch elastomeric butterfly valves
Operator : Manual Gearbox
Flexible joint : 24 inch
Piping Design Pressure : 19.6 Barg
Vent Points : Vent points to be fitted to the highest
points in the pipework.

14.5 ANCHOR CHAIN CONNECTION (NO DELIVERY)

Number of chain legs : 8 Symmetrical

Grade : U3 stud (existing)
Diameter : 76 mm (3 inch)
Length : 212m(695ft) to a 3-way flounder
plate. Flounder plate to Anchor another 46 m (130ft)

14.6 MOORING HAWSER ASSEMBLY CONNECTION (NO DELIVERY)

Number of hawsers : twin Hawser attachment, 18 inch circ

55 m long

14.7 MOORING BRIDLE

Mooring bridle consisting of shackles, chain links and triangle plates suitable
for double mooring hawser connection.
Maximum mooring force 200 Ton (203 MT load pull required)
Timber planking for the mooring equipment to sit on to stop components
touching the Structure.

14.8 CHAIN TENSIONING WINCH

One air driven, 10 t (working pressure 6 bar max. cont. flow 350 l/sec free
air, full load winch) excluding power pack will be provided for re-tensioning of
anchor chain pendants, assistance to attach the floating hoses, the tanker
mooring system and to assist during maintenance to the swivel.
14.9 MARINE SIGNAL LIGHTS

Range : 5,7 NM (ATF = 0.85)

On/off control : sun switch photocell

14.10 RADAR REFLECTOR

One stainless steel radar reflector will be provided and installed on the rope
guard

14.11 FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

Type : dry powder chemical

Volume : 7 kg (15 pound)
Number : 2

14.12 LIFE BUOYS

Size : 750 mm (30 inch) diameter

Number : 2
Type : ring type with water lights
Handlamps : 2, battery powered

14.13 WINCH

Power : Compressed air (7 barg)

Maximum pulling force : 100 kN
Maximum stalling force : 120 kN
Cable capacity : 80 m
On/off control : Manual operation

14.14 CHAIN PULLING EQUIPMENT

The chain pulling equipment will consist of sheaves and a Hook Block with a
capacity of maximum 30 mT.

14.15 CATHODIC PROTECTION

Type : sacrificial anodes

Design life : buoy 15 years
Seawater temperature* : 14˚ C minimum, 28.8˚ C
maximum
Seawater* : 20 ohm-cm
Current density in seawater* : 50 mA/m2
Current density in mud or soil* : 20 mA/m2
 Utilization factor* : 0,90

* Not specified by ARC. Assumed by ANTHAR for basis of design.

15. BASIS OF PROPOSAL

15.1 PROVISION OF DESIGN DATA

The provision of all data necessary for the proper design of the SPM System is
considered to be ARC’s responsibility. This information shall include at least:
• water depth (to HAT) at the buoy location
• wind data for the operational and survival conditions
• wave data for the operational and survival conditions
• current data for the operational and survival conditions
• air and water temperature
• existing buoy characteristics (w.r.t. mooring loads)
• product data
• tanker data
• Buoy data (incl. pressure transducer information)
• PLEM data (incl. valve control system)
• Marine spread specifications
All relevant information shall be made available prior to Contract Award.
ANTHAR OFFSHORE BV cannot accept any responsibility for incorrect or
insufficient information.
The proposed design is based upon ARC information as defined in the Basis of
Design as presented in Appendix A. Deviations or modifications to the design
data may have commercial consequences and price impact for ARC.
15.2 PROPOSED SPM SYSTEM DESIGN

The CALM Buoy design used for this tender is based on common industry
practices and on the information received from ARC and referenced in
this proposal.

Changes to the design presented, due to new and/or revised information may
result in a cost adjustment.

15.3 DELIVERY

All equipment as per equipment list will be delivered DAP Amsterdam, the
Netherlands.
15.4 PROJECT MANAGEMENT

ANTHAR OFFSHORE BV will manage the entire project from its office in the
Netherlands.

15.5 DOCUMENT REVIEW

A 10 calendar day review cycle (including distribution time) for any document
requiring review and/or approval of ARC has been assumed.

15.6 DESIGN LIFE

The 25 years design life relates only to permanent equipment of the SPM
system which cannot be easily exchanged on location. Consumables with a
much lesser life such as hoses, valves, expansion joints, hawser, seals, etc.
do not fall under this requirement.

15.7 SURGE ANALYSIS

A surge system is not included in this proposal.

15.8 FLOATING AND SUBMARINE HOSES CALM BUOY

The floating and submarine hoses are outside ANTHAR Scope of Work.

15.9 MOORING LEGS

The 76 mm mooring chain legs of the existing SPM system will be used for
the mooring of the new SPM. It is assumed that the quality of this chain is
Grade U3. This chain is considered standard studlink chain.

15.10 PRESSURE TRANSDUCERS

A standard type pressure gauge are not included on the SPM buoy.

15.11 ARC SUPPLIED INFORMATION

ANTHAR OFFSHORE BV will not be held responsible for the correctness of the
ARC supplied information.

15.12 TRANSPORTATION OF SPM FROM FABRICATION YARD TO

INSTALLATION SITE

Transportation supervision of the SPM from the fabrication yard to the

 installation site is not included in this proposal.

15.13 INSTALLATION OF SPM

The offshore installation supervision of the SPM system is not included this
proposal.
16. DOCUMENTS FOR APPROVAL

The following documents are included as documents for approval by ARC

• General Arrangement of CALM Buoy

• Bill of Design
• General Specification
• Inspection and Test Plan
• Operation and Maintenance Manual
17. EQUIPMENT FOR CALM BUOY FABRICATION

The following equipment will be delivered to ARC for fabrication of CALM Buoy by
ARC’s fabrication contractor

Equipment description.
Item Quant. Description
Navigation aids assembly (Marine Signal Light, Batteries and Solar
1 1 Panels)
2 1 Radar Reflector
3 2 Toolbox with lid
4 1 Name Plate
5 3 Sheaves 12 inch
6 1 Main Bearing
7 170 Main Bearing bolts
8 340 Main Bearing nuts and washers
9 340 Main bearing caps
10 1 Double sheave crane block with hook
11 1 Winch
12 8 Chainstopper
13 1 Mooring bridle
14 1 Product Swivel
15 1 Product swivel bearing
16 100 Product swivel bolts and caps
17 2 Turnbuckles c/2 axial bearing, nut and nut cover
18 4 Butterfly valves 24 inch
19 4 4 inch Drain Valves (Ball)
20 1 Test chain for chain pull-in test
21 2 Life Buoy
22 2 Fire Extinguisher
23 2 Bilge Pump c/w hoses
24 3 D-fenders
25 2 Flexible Joints 24 inch
26 2 Seals bearing cover
27 50 Anodes Buoy (exact amount to be determined during engineering)
28 4 Swivel flanges 20 inch 150#