101 20 ST SPC 00005 - 00

NORTH FIELD EXPANSION (NFXP)
PROJECT – OFFSHORE
Topsides and Pipelines : Engineering, Procurement, Construction,
Installation and Commissioning (EPCI)
COMPANY AGREEMENT No.: LTC/C/NFE/4665/19 CONTRACTOR Project No.: D7264
Asset : NFE + NFS
Specification for Fabrication and Loadout

Document Title :
of Jacket and Deck Structures
Document Number : 101-20-ST-SPC-00005
Discipline : Structural
Document Type : Specification
Document Class : 1
00 08-Sep-2022 Approved For Construction SRV CVS SL DS

DISCIPLINE PEM / PM
PREPARED REVIEWED
REV. DATE REVISION STATUS
BY BY
APPROVED BY
McDermott www.mcdermott.com
McDermott Middle East Inc.
NORTH FIELD EXPANSION (NFXP) PROJECT - OFFSHORE
TOPSIDES AND PIPELINES - EPCI
SPECIFICATION FOR FABRICATION AND

LOADOUT OF JACKET AND DECK
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REVISION HISTORY
Revision Date Revision Description
A1 03-Feb-2022 Issued for Inter-Discipline Check
B 15-Feb-2022 Issued for Review
C 23-Mar-2022 Issued for Approval
00 08-Sep-2022 Approved For Construction
HOLDS LIST
Hold. No. Page No. Hold Description
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CONTENTS
1. PROJECT OVERVIEW ......................................................................................................... 5
2. DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS ................................................................................. 7
2.1 Definitions ..................................................................................................................... 7
2.2 Abbreviations ................................................................................................................ 7
3. PURPOSE ............................................................................................................................ 9
4. REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................................................... 10
4.1 Performance of Work .................................................................................................. 10
4.2 Discrepancies and Conflicts ....................................................................................... 10
4.3 Non-compliance/deviations......................................................................................... 10
4.4 Design and Construction ............................................................................................ 10
4.4.1 General ............................................................................................................. 10
4.4.2 Materials ........................................................................................................... 11
4.4.3 Structural Pipe Fabrication ............................................................................... 11
4.4.4 Node Fabrication .............................................................................................. 12
4.4.5 General Fabrication .......................................................................................... 12
4.4.6 Assembly .......................................................................................................... 18
4.4.7 Workmanship ................................................................................................... 23
4.4.8 Vortex Shedding ............................................................................................... 23
4.5 CONTRACTOR Engineering ...................................................................................... 23
4.6 Lift and Rigging Requirements ................................................................................... 23
4.7 Weight Measurement.................................................................................................. 24
4.8 Identification and Marking ........................................................................................... 24
4.9 Construction Site Foundation Requirements .............................................................. 25
4.9.1 General ............................................................................................................. 25
4.9.2 Site Soil Investigation ....................................................................................... 25
4.9.3 Foundation Design and Assessment ................................................................ 25
4.10 Documentation Requirements .................................................................................... 26
5. QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISIONS .............................................................................. 27
5.1 Inspections.................................................................................................................. 27
5.1.1 General ............................................................................................................. 27
5.1.2 Inspection Requirements .................................................................................. 27
5.2 Testing ........................................................................................................................ 29
5.2.1 Testing of Jacket Members .............................................................................. 29
5.2.2 Pressure Testing of Grout Systems ................................................................. 30
5.2.3 Pressure Testing of the Flooding System ........................................................ 30
5.2.4 Test Fitting of Appurtenances .......................................................................... 31
5.2.5 Plated Surfaces and Drains .............................................................................. 31
6. PREPARATION FOR LOADOUT AND TRANSPORTATION............................................. 32
6.1 General ....................................................................................................................... 32


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6.2 Loadout ....................................................................................................................... 32
6.2.1 General ............................................................................................................. 32
6.2.2 Loadout Plan .................................................................................................... 33
6.2.3 Loadout by Skids, Rollers, or Transport Trailers .............................................. 33
6.2.4 Loadout by Lifting ............................................................................................. 35
6.2.5 Pile and Appurtenance Loadout ....................................................................... 35
6.2.6 Inventory List .................................................................................................... 35
6.2.7 Decision to Commence Loadout ...................................................................... 36
6.3 Tie-Down, Seafastening, and Grillage ........................................................................ 36
6.3.1 General ............................................................................................................. 36
6.3.2 Certification ...................................................................................................... 36
6.4 On-barge Construction ............................................................................................... 37
7. REFERENCES ................................................................................................................... 38
7.1 General ....................................................................................................................... 38
7.2 Project Specifications ................................................................................................. 38
7.3 API – American Petroleum Institute ............................................................................ 38
7.4 ASNT – American Society for Nondestructive Testing ............................................... 39
7.5 ASTM – American Society for Testing and Materials ................................................. 39
7.6 AWS – American Welding Society.............................................................................. 39
7.7 AISC – American Institute of Steel Construction ........................................................ 39
7.8 Lifting Code................................................................................................................. 39


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1. PROJECT OVERVIEW
The North Field Expansion Project (NFXP) comprises of two (2) development phases,
North Field East (NFE) and North Field South (NFS) to significantly increase the State of
Qatar LNG Production capacity from 77 MTPA to 110 MTPA and from 110 MTPA to 126
MTPA respectively.
The NFE development shall add new offshore wells and infrastructure including wellhead
platforms (WHPs), pipelines and onshore facilities to boost LNG production for export. The
NFE development shall add eighty (80) wells on eight (8) nos. fifteen (15) slot offshore
platforms located approximately 50 – 90 km from Ras Laffan with a water depth variation
of 20 to 57 meters in the North Field.
NFE subsea pipelines shall be installed to transfer a dry Full Well Stream (FWS) rate of
6.36 BSCFD (Stream Day Basis, “dry” excluding water but including condensate) to the
onshore facilities. The onshore facilities, including a Beach Valve Station (BVS) shall be
located at Ras Laffan. The Pipeline network shall consist of four (4) 38” trunklines and four
(4) 28” intrafield pipelines.
The NFE development scope includes provision for up to two (2) Sensor Tower Platform
(STPM-9 & STPM-10) as part of the National Security Shield (NSS) project, subject to
COMPANY’s decision.
Figure 1.1 General Field Layout North Field East (NFE)

The NFS development will add new offshore wells and infrastructure including wellhead
platforms (WHPs), pipelines and onshore facilities to boost LNG production for export. The
NFS development shall initially add fifty (50) wells on five (5) nos. fifteen (15) slot offshore
platforms located approximately 20 – 30 km from Ras Laffan with a water depth variation
of 18 to 24 meters in the North Field.


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The five (5) WHPs shall feed two (2) LNG mega trains, one pair of WHPs shall support
one LNG mega train. Each pair of WHPs are connected through an intrafield pipeline tying
into a trunk line. The fifth WHP fitted with split flow/ dual risers shall connect to each
trunkline via two (2) intrafield pipelines, to balance and complement the production to the
LNG trains, as required.
Figure 1.2 General Field Layout North Field South (NFS)

COMPANY has awarded some NFXP development work to CONTRACTOR comprising
detailed engineering, procurement, fabrication, construction, installation, hook-up,
commissioning and start-up assistance.


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2. DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS
2.1 Definitions
COMPANY : QatarEnergy represented by its agent Qatargas Operating
Company Limited
CONTRACTOR : McDermott Middle East Inc.
Subcontractor : Any APPROVED organisation, or group that, through contractual
agreement, performs studies for CONTRACTOR or engineering,
verification activities, manufacturing, fabrication, construction,
installation for CONTRACTOR.
Vendor/Supplier/ : An APPROVED organisation, or group that is the recipient of a
Manufacturer "direct" purchase order who sells materials and equipment that are
manufactured, fabricated, assembled, and/or packaged for
COMPANY through COMPANY Contract (free issued or novated to
CONTRACTOR) or CONTRACTOR Contract. In this context, a
“direct” order is one issued to a vendor by CONTRACTOR or
COMPANY; an “indirect” order is one issued by a vendor (recipient
of a direct order) for materials and equipment, fabricated
components or subassemblies to another vendor.
Sub-supplier/Sub-vendor : An APPROVED organisation, or group that is the recipient of an
"indirect" purchase order who sells materials and equipment that
are manufactured, fabricated, assembled, and/or packaged for a
vendor. In this context, an “indirect” purchase order is one issued
by a vendor (recipient of a direct order) for materials and equipment,
fabricated components or subassemblies to another vendor.
2.2 Abbreviations
AFC Approved for Construction
BSCFD Billion Standard Cubic Feet Per Day
BVS Beach Valve Station
CoG Centre of Gravity
Engineering, Procurement, Construction & Commissioning and
EPCI
Installation
FEED Front End Engineering Design
FWS Full Well Stream
HUC Hookup and Commissioning
LNG Liquefied Natural Gas
MDR Master Document Register
MMEI McDermott Middle East Inc.
MTPA Million Metric Tons Per Annum
MWS Marine Warranty Surveyor
NFE North Field East
NFQ North Field Qatar


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NFS North Field South

NFXP North Field Expansion Project
NMCB North Field Main Control Building
NSS National Security Shield
PMI Positive Material Identification program
PWHT Post Weld Heat Treatment
QG Qatargas Operating Company Limited
QE QatarEnergy
RLIC Ras Laffan Industrial City
STPM Sensor Tower Platform Marine
STP Sensor Tower Platform
WHP Wellhead Platform


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3. PURPOSE
The purpose of this specification is to define the requirements for the fabrication and
loadout of the topside decks, modules, appurtenances and subsea structures for the North
Field Expansion (NFXP) Project.


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4. REQUIREMENTS
4.1 Performance of Work

All references listed in Section 7 of this Specification shall be complied with. All work shall
be performed in accordance with the Approved for Construction Drawings.
4.2 Discrepancies and Conflicts

Codes and standards to be applied shall follow the order of precedence listed below.
1) Applicable Laws
2) Articles of AGREEMENT
3) Basis of Design
4) Philosophies where defined
5) QG and RLIC Specifications
6) Project specifications
7) Applicable International Codes and Standards
8) Lessons Learnt
Such discrepancies and / or conflicting information shall be analysed and deviations
documented with the support of COMPANY who shall reserve the final authority to
interpret and resolve the conflict for the best interest of the Project.
4.3 Non-compliance/deviations
If any requirements of this specification cannot be met, CONTRACTOR/
VENDOR/SUPPLIER must provide written notification of non-compliances, with
explanations, in accordance with the project instructions. This notification will be evaluated
and must have COMPANY approval before final acceptance.
4.4 Design and Construction

4.4.1 General
1) Coating shall be in accordance with Project Specification NFEO-MCD-QM-SPC-
00008 (Ref. [12]).
1) Welding and inspection of structural fabrication shall be in accordance with Project
Specification 101-20-ST-SPC-00003 (Ref. [7]).
2) Design wind speed for construction yard engineering shall be the maximum of a) the
local 10-year return period wind speed or b) the design wind speed required by local
regulations. A lower design wind speed may be used for activities that are restricted
to occur inside a defined weather window. Vortex shedding shall be checked per
Project Specification 101-20-ST-SPC-00002 (Ref. [3]) and API RP 2A-WSD (Ref.
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3) Where COMPANY approval is required, CONTRACTOR shall obtain this approval
in writing.
4.4.2 Materials
1) All materials shall be in accordance with Project Specification 101-20-ST-SPC-
00001 (Ref. [1]).
2) CONTRACTOR may submit a material type substitution request in writing to
COMPANY Representative for approval, allowing reasonable time for evaluation
without disruption of the construction schedule. Substitutions that have not been
approved in writing by COMPANY will not be accepted and shall be removed from
the work and replaced by CONTRACTOR with the specified materials. The request
shall include the following:
a) the nature and extent of the substitution
b) effect on the cost and schedule
c) full Specification and chemical and mechanical properties
d) Material Test Reports of the proposed substitute
e) A complete list of technical differences between the project material and the
proposed substitution
f) Any other pertinent information requested by COMPANY
3) Steel shapes, plate, and pipe for fabrication shall be new and free from damage,
rust, and mill scale. If laminations or split ends exist in plate, pipe, or rolled shape,
the extent of the defect shall be determined and repaired in accordance with the
appropriate material delivery specification or replaced if out of specification or if
repair per specification is not possible.
4) Shear cutting of plates shall not be used at fabrication shop nor at yard. Unless
otherwise approved by COMPANY in written, only thermal cutting methods shall be
employed for cutting at workshop and yard. All plates which were shear cut at mill
shall be cut by thermal cutting methods at fabrication shop and at yard for min 25mm
on all 4 edges.
4.4.3 Structural Pipe Fabrication

1) Structural steel pipe shall be fabricated in accordance with API SPEC 2B (Ref.[16])
and Project Specifications 101-20-ST-SPC-00001 (Ref. [1]) and 101-20-ST-SPC-
00003 (Ref. [7]).
2) Shear cutting of plates shall not be used at fabrication shop nor at yard. Unless
otherwise approved by COMPANY in written, only thermal cutting methods shall be
employed for cutting at workshop and yard. All plates which were shear cut at mill
shall be cut by thermal cutting methods at fabrication shop and at yard for min 25mm
on all 4 edges.
3) For tubulars with diameter-to-thickness ratio of less than 20:1, hot forming with
COMPANY-approved procedures shall be used.


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4) Longitudinal and circumferential weld seams shall be clearly shown on the shop
drawings.
5) Splices in 610 mm (24 in.) diameter and larger pipe members with 19 mm (3/4 in.) or
greater wall thickness shall be full penetration double-vee butt joints, welded from
both sides. Single-vee butt joints will require COMPANY approval.
6) Splices in sections of pipe less than 610 mm (24 in.) in diameter shall be full
penetrations, single-vee butt joints, welded from one side only. Backing strips or bars
are not allowed without prior case-by-case COMPANY approval. Backing strips shall
not be used on pump casings, risers, or any pipe carrying gas or liquid.
7) Maximum weld reinforcement at splices shall be 21/2 mm (3/32 in.) for members
having a thickness of 12 mm (1/2 in.) or less and 3 mm (1/8 in.) for thicknesses over
12 mm (1/2 in.).
4.4.4 Node Fabrication

Joint details shall be in accordance to API RP 2A-WSD (Ref. [14]), with the exceptions
listed below:
1) The orientation of node cans in deck legs and braces shall be such that the
longitudinal weld seam does not intersect with welds to other bracings at the joint.
In the case of X-joints (intersection of two continuous braces) of approximately the
same diameter, the orientation of the longitudinal seam on the through-brace
member shall be approximately midpoint between the crown and the saddle of either
of the incoming braces. The longitudinal seam for other types of node cans shall be
oriented to avoid incoming braces when possible. When unavoidable, the
longitudinal seam may be within the brace footprint but not at the centreline (within
the middle one-third) and not near the edge (outer one-sixth) of incoming braces.
2) Circumferential (girth) weld seams shall not be permitted to intersect welds to
incoming braces on any type of node can without prior written approval by
COMPANY. Where there is no reasonable alternative, approval will be granted to
locate girth seams at or near the centreline (within the middle one-third) of incoming
braces. In such cases, when approved through engineering drawings or deviation
requests, a Weld Intersection Information Sheet shall be issued by CONTRACTOR
for COMPANY review and approval. COMPANY may require additional NDE and
CONTRACTOR shall implement at no extra cost.
3) A minimum 75 mm (3 in.) overlap shall be supplied between adjacent braces when
overlapping is required to keep brace centreline offset dimension(s) less than D/4,
where D is Diameter. The overlap shall be measured radially from the intersection
of the overlapping braces to the surface of the chord member.
4) Backing strips shall not be used at tubular or box seam nodes without prior
COMPANY approval.
4.4.5 General Fabrication

4.4.5.1 General
1) All structures and equipment shall be grounded (earthed) immediately upon
installation. Fuel shall be stored on the Work Site (including temporary facilities sites)


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only at locations and in containers approved by COMPANY. Fueling of construction
equipment shall not be done within 30.5 m (100 ft) of hot work.
2) CONTRACTOR shall prepare shop drawings for all fabrication work and shall submit
these for review and endorsement by COMPANY Representative prior to beginning
fabrication.
4.4.5.2 Slotted Members

Where slotted members are required, they shall be slotted to receive gusset plates in
accordance with API RP 2A-WSD (Ref. [14]) and the following:
1) The longitudinal seam shall be at least 90 degrees from the slot when members are
to be slotted unless more than 2 slots are necessary, in which case a 45-degree
separation shall be maintained.
2) Deviation to these requirements will require COMPANY approval.
3) Where members are slotted, all re-entrant corners in the slotted member shall have
a minimum radius of T/2, where T is the thickness of the material inserted in the slot.
4.4.5.3 Seal Welds and "Boxing In"

1) Any surface above mean water level and inaccessible to obtain a suitable coating
but subject to corrosion shall be sealed by a filet weld or by "boxing in" with steel
plate. All members that require coating and intersect at an angle of less than 20
degrees shall be boxed in.
2) All contacting steel surfaces shall be seal welded to prevent corrosion between the
contacting surfaces.
3) When seal welding is not achievable or practicable, then boxing plates shall be used
to completely seal off inaccessible surfaces from the outside atmosphere.
4.4.5.4 Stiffeners and Padeyes

1) Stiffeners shall be at least 150 mm (6 in.) from longitudinal seams.
2) Stiffeners and padeye plates shall be fitted accurately, neatly, and tightly as specified
in this Project Specification. The padeye hole shall not be flame cut, shall be bored
or drilled and shall have a uniform smooth milled finish.
3) All material for fabrication of padeyes shall be 100 percent ultrasonically tested for
laminations in accordance with ASTM A 578/ A 578M(Ref.[19]) to acceptance
standard level A.
4) Padeye plates are to be oriented so that the lifting loads will be applied parallel to
the rolling direction of the plate.
5) Fabrication and assembly procedures shall be selected to permit the final angle or
orientation of the padeyes to be established as late in the fabrication process as is
reasonably possible.
6) Padeyes and lift trunnions shall be placed no closer than 90 degrees from
longitudinal seam welds of steel tubulars unless Section 4.4.5.2 applies.


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7) Unless otherwise shown on the Contract drawings, padeyes shall have the lifting
shackle holes drilled within a 4 mm (1/6 in.) tolerance of the nominal pin diameter.
Holes for padeyes with cheek plates shall be drilled after cheek plates are completely
welded in place.
8) A gas release hole shall be drilled into the cheek plate prior to welding.
4.4.5.5 Bolted Connections

1) All bolts shall conform to Project Specification 101-20-ST-SPC-00001 (Ref. [1]).
2) The bolting surfaces shall be smooth and without burrs.
3) Bolts shall be placed into the holes without damaging the threads.
4) Bolts in bearing shall be threaded to such a length that no more than one thread will
be within the grip of the structural members. The bolts shall be of a length that will
extend entirely through, but no more than 12 mm (1/2 in.) or diameter beyond the
nuts.
5) High strength bolts shall be installed in accordance with AISC-ASD(Ref.[24]) or as
specified by the Bolt Manufacturer.
6) Electrical isolation of bolted connections of dissimilar materials shall be per
Approved for Construction (AFC) drawings endorsed by COMPANY.
4.4.5.6 Beam Splices

1) Segments of beams with the same cross-sections may be spliced. The use of the
beam shall determine the location and frequency of splicing. Splices shall be in
accordance with API RP 2A-WSD (Ref. [14]) and AWS D1.1/D1.1M (Ref. [23]). For
primary and secondary structural steel, splices shall meet the following location
requirements:
2) Splices in cantilever beam shall not be located in the 1/2-length near the support.
3) Splices in beam with supports at both ends shall not be located in the 1/8-length near
each support or 1/4-length in the middle section.
4) Flange splices in plate girders shall be at least 150 mm (6 in.) from web splices.
Flange web splices in all beams and plate girders shall be at least 150 mm (6 in.)
from any stiffeners.
5) Lapped joints are not permitted.
6) Flange splices shall be 305 mm (12 in.) from incoming braces or other girders.
7) Backing strips shall not be used at box beam splices without prior COMPANY
approval.
4.4.5.7 Miscellaneous Splices

1) Splices in ring stiffeners shall be located at 120-degree intervals.


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2) Ring stiffeners shall not be located within 150 mm (6 in.) of the circumferential seams
in joint cans, except at conical transitions, where they shall be at least 50 mm (2 in.)
from the transition girth weld.
3) Ring stiffener web and flange splices shall be at least 100 mm (4 in.) apart.
4) All timber splices shall be staggered a minimum of 1.5 m (5 ft).
4.4.5.8 Deck Plate

1) Single-pass continuous seal welds with minimal or no preheat, located between the
deck plate and the deck beams or girders, shall be limited to a maximum of 5 mm
(3/16 in.) fillet weld.
2) The use of a low heat input welding process is encouraged to minimize distortion.
The Gas Metal-Arc Welding-Short Arc (GMAW) process is encouraged for the
welding of deck plate.
3) All welds between plate sections shall be made directly over structural members or
shall be double-bevel full penetration welds. When this requirement cannot be met,
COMPANY approval shall be obtained and a 50 mm (2 in.) equal leg angle section
shall be added between deck beams to provide structural backup for the splices. All
connections shall develop the full strength of the plate.
4) In order to minimize deck plate warpage during weld out, 0.9 mm (0.035 in.) welding
wire spacers may be placed on the deck beams prior to laying the deck plate.
5) If welding wire spacer is used, the deck plate should be in firm contact with the
spacer prior to welding. If no spacer is used, the deck plate is to be in firm contact
with the beams prior to welding.
6) Fabrication and approved welding procedures for the installation of deck plate shall
cover weld sequence, control of heat input, control of distortion in supporting beams,
correction procedures, etc.
4.4.5.9 Grating
1) Steel grating shall be according to Project Specification 101-20-ST-SPC-00001 (Ref.
[1]).
2) When fiberglass grating is specified, the type, size, and manufacture shall meet the
requirements of Project Specification 101-20-ST-SPC-00001 (Ref. [1]).
3) Grating shall be fastened in place using the Hilti BTM8-15-6 SN12-R powder
actuated stud. Grating studs shall be torqued per the Manufacturer's specification.
The fasteners shall be installed at locations specified on the drawings.
4) Grating shall be trimmed and fitted around equipment supports. Additional support
brackets shall be added as required.
5) Grating shall be installed after the support structure has been painted.


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6) Pipe penetrations through grating shall be sleeved using Schedule 40 pipe. Pipe-to-
sleeve annulus shall be large enough to allow passage of a flanged pipe spool. The
sleeve shall extend a minimum of 100 mm (4 in.) above the grating.
7) Other penetrations that intersect four or more bearing bars shall be banded on all
sides with pipe or rolled flat bar of the same thickness and depth as the bearing bars.
All banding shall be seal-welded to all intersecting bearing and spacing bars.
8) Grating shall be continuously banded around all exposed edges. Ends of bar grating
panels shall be banded.
9) Stair treads shall be fabricated from the same type of grating as the landing it serves
or shall be manufactured steel treads with abrasive nosing (e.g., Grip Strut). Each
tread and the edge of the landing at the top of the stairs shall be fitted with a
distinctive nonskid, leading edge nosing (nosing shall be approved by COMPANY).
When nosing is not an integral part of the stair tread, the nosing shall be installed
after painting and galvanizing.
10) Welding in grating should be performed prior to galvanizing to the extent practical.
Welds in grating after galvanizing due to repairs and design changes shall be
touched up with approved cold galvanizing or COMPANY-approved equivalent.
11) Bar grating shall not be spliced. Repair sections for bar grating shall be a minimum
of 300 mm (12 in.) wide and span beam to beam.
4.4.5.10 Holes and Penetrations

1) Penetrations of plate girder or deck beam flanges shall not be permitted.
Penetrations of plate girder webs will be allowed if supported by design calculations.
All such penetrations must be shown on the AFC drawings.
2) Penetrations not shown on the AFC drawings shall not be permitted through
structural steel members without prior COMPANY approval.
3) Holes shall be drilled or punched and shall not be made or enlarged by burning
unless followed by machining away at least 3 mm (1/8 in.) of the material after
burning.
4) Punching of holes shall not be used on plates that are more than 10 mm ( 3/8 in.)
thick.
5) Other methods may be used if approved by COMPANY.
4.4.5.11 Stairways, Ladder and Handrails

1) Corners, edges, burrs, or rough spots on handrails, guards, etc. shall be ground or
filed smooth. Handrails shall be fabricated such that weep holes are eliminated (by
cutting holes in the post where midrails intersect). Should weep holes be cut,
CONTRACTOR shall plug all weep holes by an approved method.
2) Connections between aluminium components and the steel support structure shall
be as shown on AFC drawings endorsed by COMPANY.


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4.4.5.12 Cathodic Protection
Contractor shall prepare standoff ends, install, and weld out anodes at the locations
specified on the AFC drawings and in accordance with 400-53-CE-SPC-00001 (Ref.
[13]). No damaged anodes shall be installed.
4.4.5.13 Finishing of Surfaces

1) Edges of plates, structural shapes, and pipe ends determined to be sharp enough to
cause potential paint cracks shall be rounded with a power disk grinder prior to
applying paint. Burrs shall be removed from all edges in any case.
2) All items on the Contract drawings specified as galvanized shall be hot-dip
galvanized in accordance with the requirements of ASTM A 123/ A 123M(Ref.[21]).
3) The weight of the zinc coating shall average 763 g/m2 (2.5 oz/ft2) of actual area
coated and no individual specimen shall show less than 763 g/m2 (2.5 oz/ft2).
4.4.5.14 Rubber Goods

1) Shock cells, barge bumper posts, boat landing rubber strips, jacket leg closure
diaphragms, grout packers, and other rubber goods shall meet the requirements
specified in Project Specification 101-20-ST-SPC-00001 (Ref. [1]). Substitutions
may be made if approved in writing by COMPANY.
2) Rubber diaphragm elements, when used, shall be removed from fixing ring mounts
prior to welding the fixing rings to the jacket legs. Installation of the diaphragm
components shall be according to instructions supplied by the Diaphragm
Manufacturer.
4.4.5.15 Chain Link Fencing

Fence wire and fencing hardware shall meet the requirements specified in Project
4.4.5.16 Random Arc Strikes

Where evidence of random arc strikes exists, it shall be ground out, repaired, and
inspected using a procedure supplied by CONTRACTOR for COMPANY endorsement.
4.4.5.17 Postweld Heat Treatment

1) CONTRACTOR is to advise COMPANY in writing if any weld procedure requires
Postweld Heat Treatment (PWHT) to be qualified in accordance with Project
Specification 101-20-ST-SPC-00003 (Ref. [7]). All welds or assemblies requiring
PWHT shall be clearly noted on AFC and shop drawings.
2) When required, written procedures for heat treatment operations shall be prepared
and submitted to COMPANY for endorsement before any such work is undertaken.
Detailed sketches as to location of heating elements, recording elements, insulation,
and weather protection systems shall be included within the procedures.
3) Welding of postweld heat treated items is normally not permitted. If welding of PWHT
items are requested by CONTRACTOR, CONTRACTOR shall provide a technical
justification backed up by previous independent approved pre-qualification data to


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support the request and shall obtain written approval from COMPANY prior to
welding. Final NDT shall be performed after PWHT.
4.4.5.18 Attachment of Equipment Skids

1) Equipment skids on plated deck shall be attached directly to the floor beams if any
point on the skid is subject to uplift either during installation or operation. Attachment
to deck plate shall satisfy the requirements of Section 4.4.5.3.
2) Equipment skids on grated decks shall be attached directly to the floor beams.
4.4.6 Assembly
4.4.6.1 General
1) Work should not be performed when the weather does not permit satisfactory
workmanship or conditions prevent required inspection. COMPANY reserves the
right to halt work under such circumstances.
2) CONTRACTOR shall provide any reinforcement and construction aids required
during erection including but not limited to padeyes and temporary braces. Stresses
in the structure components and temporary bracing shall be limited to API and AISC
basic allowables during all stages of assembly and erection.
3) The site assembly procedures and methods, including details of temporary works,
support points, jacking points, and sling points shall be submitted to COMPANY for
review before assembly.
4) Fabrication procedures shall conform to API RP 2A-WSD (Ref. [14]), AWS
D1.1/D1.1M (Ref. [23]), and this Project Specification.
5) Access manholes in the tubulars, legs, or box girders shall not be permitted without
prior approval by COMPANY. The longitudinal seams of windows cut to facilitate fit-
up at the end of braces shall be oriented 90 degrees to the longitudinal pipe seam.
The transverse seam shall be located a minimum of 2 brace diameters from the joint.
The transitions between longitudinal and transverse seams shall have minimum
radius of 150 mm (6 in.). Plates covering access manholes and windows shall be
flush with the outside diameter of the brace and joined using full penetration welds.
Welds shall be ground smooth and subjected to the same inspection as the joint
itself.
6) Copes and ratholes in stiffeners, diaphragms, and other structural members shall
have a minimum radius of 50 mm (2 in.) or greater and shall be located as shown on
the AFC drawings. Use of ratholes in other locations shall be subject to approval by
COMPANY. Ratholes in closed structural members shall be closed by welding where
possible. Where access makes closing out the rathole by welding impossible, a
closing plate shall be used on both sides of the structural member. Ratholes are not
allowed in primary steel. Ratholes in secondary steel shall not reduce the total web
depth by more than 20 percent. All ratholes shall have a smooth finish and be fully
coated. Closing plates shall be 100 percent sealed by a minimum 6 mm (1/4 in.) fillet
weld using approved welding procedures.
7) CONTRACTOR shall prepare yard erection drawings showing methods and order of
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aids, rigging configurations and components, lifting cranes, lifting limitations,
equipment skidding limitations, and lifting sequences. These drawings and the
supporting engineering calculations shall be submitted to COMPANY prior to the
beginning of erection.
8) CONTRACTOR shall verify that the overall stability at any stage of erection is
satisfactory. Calculations shall include the effects of all scaffolding, staging, welding,
shelters, and environmental loads and shall be performed in accordance with Project
9) Assembly of the structural steel shall proceed on a level and stable surface.
CONTRACTOR shall submit details of fabrication site and loadout path foundation
soils and proposed foundation, including soils reports, to COMPANY prior to the start
of yard erection. Checks of blocking and levels shall be made on a monthly basis
and after each setting of major structural or mechanical assemblies or if there is
evidence of any instability of the supporting working surface. When any portion of
the structure settles out of level exceeding 6 mm (1/4 in.), the steeled section shall
be brought back into level by shimming the blocking under it or by other actions as
required. Monthly level survey reports shall be given to COMPANY. Misalignment
shall be corrected at all stages of erection.
10) Fitting of joints shall be restricted to machine or flame cutting and grinding. Any
bevelled edge that has been damaged shall be restored to the minimum tolerances.
The fit-up of all joints shall be inspected by a Quality Control Inspector after
completion of fit-up, but prior to any production welding. If the fit-up meets
COMPANY requirements, the joint shall be clearly marked for satisfactory fit-up and
initialled by Quality Control Inspector. Tack welds or welds to holding devices shall
be in accordance with a prequalified tacking or welding procedure respectively.
11) All temporary attachments to the structure, such as scaffolding supports and other
fabrication aids, shall be removed prior to loadout without damaging permanent
structures. When removing temporary attachments, the attachment shall be cut off
no closer than 3 mm (1/8 in.) to the permanent member, then ground flush. All weld
and weld splatter shall be removed and surfaces restored to a smooth, flush finish.
After removing temporary member and grinding flush, these areas shall be magnetic
particle inspected in accordance with COMPANY-approved procedures. Temporary
attachments shall be of the same material type.
12) Temporary welds shall not be located closer than 305 mm (12 in.) from structural
joints unless approved otherwise by COMPANY. Where attachments are placed
within the 305 mm (12 in.) zone, the attachment is to be removed as described above
and the attachment area subjected to 100 percent ultrasonic and magnetic particle
inspection (MPI) examination and a nondestructive examination (NDE) report
generated.
13) If CONTRACTOR proposes to employ heat-straightening procedures during
fabrication, Contactor shall submit the heat-straightening procedures to COMPANY
for review and endorsement.
14) any weld repair on primary steel and lifting padeyes shall be subject to COMPANY
approval of the Repair Information Sheet.


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4.4.6.2 Dimensional Tolerances
1) Allowable fabrication tolerances shall conform to the following (in order of
precedence):
a) This Project Specification.
b) API RP 2A-WSD (Ref. [14]), API SPEC 2B (Ref.[16]) (for structural steel pipe),
AISC (Ref.[24]) and ASTM A 6/A 6M (Ref. [18]) (for rolled shapes), and AWS
D1.1/D1.1M (Ref. [23]).
c) NORSOK M-101 Annex E "Fabrication Tolerances" shall be used when no
tolerance is specified by this Project Specification or the above standards.
d) Tolerances not covered by this Project Specification and the above standards
shall be approved by COMPANY.
2) The following lists COMPANY tolerances that supersede the standards listed in Item
(1) above:
a) Water holding valleys in excess of 6 mm (1/4 in.) deep should not be allowed in
the deck plate between any two deck beams.
b) Handrails shall be fabricated so that, when erected, the top rail is level and the
post is plumb. Removable handrail panels shall fit snugly. Removable handrail
panel posts shall be bolted through the sockets to prevent play.
c) Landing elevations and landing and stairway locations (horizontally) shall be
within 12 mm (1/2 in.) of AFC drawing dimensions. The vertical distance between
stair threads in one flight shall not exceed 3 mm (1/8 in.). Differences between
elevations of grating at seams shall not exceed 3 mm (1/8 in.).
d) Girder flange shall have a width tolerance of +6 mm (1/4 in.) or −3 mm (1/8 in.).
e) Skid beams for drilling rigs require tighter tolerances than regular girders.
Flange warpage and tilt 11/2 mm (1/16 in.)
Top flange levelness 3 mm (1/8 in.)
Parallel 3 mm (1/8 in.)
Flatness of web 3 mm (1/8 in.) or depth/150, whichever is smaller
Width of flange 3 mm (1/8 in.)
f) Web stiffeners for beams and plate girders shall be located in the position shown
on the AFC drawings within 6 mm (1/4 in.) of the design location.
g) Stiffener for beams and plate girders will require the tolerances shown in Figure
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Web
S1
Offset
S5
S4
S3
S2
Figure 4.1 Stiffener Tolerances

Table 4.1 Stiffener Tolerances
Controlled Parameter Notation Tolerances

Offset S1 6 mm (1/4 in.)
Out of Straightness S2 3 mm (1/8 in.)
Out of Square S3 3 mm (1/8 in.)
Out of Vertical S4 6 mm (1/4 in.)

Out of Position S5 6 mm (1/4 in.)
Out of Vertical and Out of Position S4 + S5 6 mm (1/4 in.)
h) Padeye and lift trunnions shall be placed within one degree of the design
orientation and within 13 mm (1/2 in.) of the design location, as shown on AFC
drawings.
i) The actual location of wall thickness changes as compared to the location
indicated on the AFC drawings shall be within the following tolerances:
Plate girder, beam, and brace 25 mm (1 in.)
Deck leg 50 mm (2 in.)


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Pile 150 mm (6 in.)
j) The overall length of piling shall be within 150 mm (6 in.) of the length shown on
the AFC drawings.
k) The centres of the top and bottom of all conductor guides, sleeve pile guides,
and skirt pile guides and supports shall not deviate more than 6 mm (1/4 in.) from
that specified on AFC drawings.
l) Equipment support locations shall not exceed a tolerance of 6 mm (1/4 in.)
m) The centreline point of permanent openings shall be within 13 mm (1/2 in.) of
the design point. The size of the opening shall be within 6 mm (1/4 in.) of the
design opening size.
n) Centreline dimensions between skid beams shall not vary more than 10 mm (3/8
in.) from those shown on the AFC drawings, and they shall not vary more than 6
mm (1/4 in.) vertically. Abutting surfaces of the skid beam top flanges shall be
flush within 2 mm (1/16 in.). The timber shall be planed smooth on all four sides
and the difference in elevation from one timber face to the next adjoining timber
face shall be no more than 5 mm (3/16 in.).
o) Anodes shall be located within 150 mm (6 in.) of the location shown on the AFC
drawings.
p) All heliport fencing shall be taut between panels. The maximum sag between
panels shall be 13 mm (1/2 in.) under a load of 91 kg (200 lb) at the panel center.
q) Skids shall conform to the tolerances specified on AFC drawings and shall be
level within 6 mm (1/4 in.) between any two corners after installation.
r) Crane pedestals shall be plumb within 1/1000th of their height, or the Crane
Manufacturer's specifications, whichever is the tightest tolerance.
4.4.6.3 Dimensional Control Procedures

1) CONTRACTOR shall develop a detailed dimensional control procedure for review
by COMPANY prior to start of construction. The procedure shall describe the
methods to be used for measuring dimensions and maintaining the tolerances
specified herein. Emphasis should be placed on interfaces between assemblies and
components.
2) Dimensional surveys shall be performed immediately after fit-up and after final
welding. Additional dimensional survey shall be performed by a certified surveyor, if
requested by COMPANY.
3) As-Built dimensions and resulting fit-up of the following components shall be
surveyed and documented by CONTRACTOR and accepted by COMPANY prior to
loadout:
a) Base of topsides and top of jacket.
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4) All measurement equipment shall be calibrated at a minimum frequency of once
every 6 months. Calibration documentation shall be submitted to COMPANY for
review. All measurements shall be corrected for temperature variation and be
proven to the satisfaction of COMPANY. Additional calibration checks shall be made
if requested by COMPANY.
5) Tolerances shall be based on theoretical setting out points and the centreline of the
structure referenced to permanent approved datum points, corrected to the
reference temperature (16 °C), unless otherwise specified.
6) CONTRACTOR shall set out all primary datum points on the structure using
accepted engineering surveying techniques consistent with achieving the tolerances
required by this Project Specification. Permanent survey stations shall be properly
constructed and protected from disturbance. Additional reference points shall be
provided to permit monitoring and re-establishment of the permanent stations.
7) CONTRACTOR shall provide signed dimensional drawings to COMPANY.
4.4.7 Workmanship
Workmanship shall be in accordance with the following requirements:
1) Steel work shall be well formed to shape and size, with true lines and smooth
surfaces.
2) All members shall be accurately fabricated and assembled plumb, square, and level
in accordance with the tolerances set forth in this Project Specification.
4.4.8 Vortex Shedding

1) CONTRACTOR shall take measures to protect members and appurtenances that
are susceptible to vibration due to vortex shedding while at the fabrication yard. Such
measures may consist of hanging weights from, or wrapping chain, wire, or rope
around, or adding temporary midspan ties to, the susceptible members.
2) CONTRACTOR should refer to Project Specification 101-20-ST-SPC-00002 (Ref.
[3]) for the calculation method for predicting critical wind speed for each component.
4.5 CONTRACTOR Engineering

1) CONTRACTOR shall provide all required engineering to fabricate, assemble, and
load out the component structures. Specific engineering deliverables for
intermediate review and staged reviews are specified in the Coordination
Procedures (part of Contract Documents).
2) All engineering shall conform to the requirements of Project Specification 101-20-
ST-SPC-00002 (Ref. [3]).
4.6 Lift and Rigging Requirements

Lift of fabricated components and the required rigging shall be in accordance with
COMPANY specifications or per the applicable industry specifications.
Crane arrangements drawings and calculations shall be submitted for lifts involving more
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critical lifting operation of doc: TCH-AIG-PRC-013 - Code of Practice for Lifting_Rev.07
(Ref. [25]).
4.7 Weight Measurement

1) Weighing requirements for all components, equipment, and bulks shall be in
accordance with Project Specification 101-20-ST-SPC-00006 (Ref. [2]).
2) Prior to loadout, CONTRACTOR shall weigh all platform modules, module support
frames, decks, bridges, lifted jackets, and any other items required in the Contract.
3) All other activities related to weight and weight control shall follow Project
Specifications 101-20-ST-SPC-00006 (Ref. [2]) and 101-20-ST-SPC-00007 (Ref.
[6]).
4) Weight control activities (e.g., monitoring of any additional weight added or removed)
shall continue between final weighing and sail-away.
5) The number of weighing are followed as per the contract scope of work.
4.8 Identification and Marking

1) All major load bearing plates, beams, tubulars, and structural pipes that require
traceability (see Project Specification NFEO-MCD-QM-SPC-00014 (Ref. [9])) shall
have the mill heat numbers transferred by steel stencil (hard stamp) prior to being
cut into smaller pieces. The data shall be recorded as part of the material traceability
requirements.
2) A Positive Material Identification (PMI) program shall be implemented in accordance
with Project Specification NFEO-MCD-QM-SPC-00001 (Ref. [10]).
3) All pipe from other than ASTM A 36/A 36M (Ref.[22]). material shall be painted in
accordance with the general provisions of ASTM A 6/A 6M (Ref. [18]).
CONTRACTOR shall provide COMPANY with colour codes if different from ASTM
A 6/A 6M (Ref. [18]), or where additional colour codes are required to differentiate
between grades of steel.
4) Each length of structural beam, pipe, plate, or tubular can that is rolled from plate
shall be marked on one end by paint in 25 mm (1 in.) minimum high letters. Paint
identification will include, but is not limited to, the following:
a) Metal
b) Grade
c) Heat and Plate Number(s)
d) Can Dimensions (diameter, wall thickness, length of can)
e) Manufacturer's Name
5) All tubular cans shall be marked additionally by a 50 mm (2 in.) wide circumferential
strip around the exterior surface of both ends. The colour code scheme is to be
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6) Flood and vent manifolds, plus all piping, shall be identified and marked as to
function and compartment location.
4.9 Construction Site Foundation Requirements

4.9.1 General
The requirements of this Section are applicable to foundations for structure during
fabrication and loadout, including skidways and wharfs.
4.9.2 Site Soil Investigation

1) CONTRACTOR shall have soil strength parameters and other engineering
parameters for calculating bearing and pile capacities from in-situ tests and
laboratory tests from a site investigation. A copy of the Site Investigation Report shall
be provided to COMPANY.
2) The site investigation shall have adequate laboratory tests on good-quality,
undisturbed samples or in-situ tests. The following soil tests are acceptable for
cohesive and cohesionless soil:
Soil Type Laboratory Test In-situ Test

Unconsolidated-undrained
Cone penetrometer test
Cohesive soils triaxial test
Vane shear test
Miniature vane shear test
Cone penetrometer test
Cohesionless soils Drained triaxial test Standard penetration
test
3) Laboratory tests shall include sufficient index and physical properties tests to
adequately characterize soil stratigraphy.
4.9.3 Foundation Design and Assessment

1) Platform components shall be supported on piled foundation during final assembly
and skidding loadout unless CONTRACTOR can demonstrate to COMPANY's
satisfaction that the foundation settlement is within the acceptable fabrication and
loadout tolerances.
2) Bearing capacities for shallow foundations shall consider eccentric loads, and the
minimum factor of safety shall be 2.0 and in accordance with API RP 2A-WSD (Ref.
[14]).
3) Working capacity of individual piles shall be designed with a minimum factor of safety
of 2.0 and in accordance with API RP 2A-WSD (Ref. [14]).
4) Foundation design and assessment shall be in accordance with API RP 2A-WSD
(Ref. [14]).
5) Shallow foundations shall not be used for soil with a potential of punch-through
failure (e.g., soil with a thin, firm crust that overlies a soft clay).


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6) CONTRACTOR shall demonstrate to COMPANY that foundation and wharf
condition are consistent with capacity calculations. Any corrosion or other damage
shall be repaired, or foundation/wharf shall be demonstrated acceptable via an
engineering strength assessment supported by a recent inspection report.
4.10 Documentation Requirements

1) CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for reviewing all documentation provided by
COMPANY and for noting any discrepancies and/or omissions as described in the
Coordination Procedures.
2) CONTRACTOR is also responsible for providing COMPANY with the following:
a) Fabrication and erection plans, including sketches, estimated weight of each
major lift and roll-up, and erection sequence/procedure.
b) All major lift plans, including detail analysis and procedures.
c) Loadout and sea fastening plan, including detail analysis and procedures.
d) Material traceability, including mill certificates and all construction drawings with
the associated mill certificate tag for each component or segment of the
component.
e) Welding Procedure and QA/QC plans and procedures per Project Specification
101-20-ST-SPC-00003 (Ref. [7]).
f) Transportation plan, including detail analysis and procedure.
g) Installation plan, including detail analysis and procedure.


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5. QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISIONS
5.1 Inspections
5.1.1 General
1) CONTRACTOR's quality program shall conform to project quality specification
NFEO-MCD-QM-SPC-00006 (Ref. [11]).
2) COMPANY may use any method of inspection necessary to establish quality control
and ensure adherence to specific offshore platform fabrication procedures.
3) Materials and workmanship will be subject to inspection at any time by COMPANY.
All defective or improperly placed materials shall be removed and replaced by
materials satisfactory to COMPANY. This applies to all material before or after the
material has been placed in the work.
4) When, in the judgment of COMPANY, any work area or section should be inspected,
CONTRACTOR shall thoroughly clean it of all excess and waste materials, such as
sand, slag, weld spatter, used rods, etc., and allow sufficient time for it to be properly
inspected. CONTRACTOR shall furnish, install, and maintain in a safe operating
condition the necessary scaffolding, ladders, walkways, adequate lighting, etc., for
a safe and thorough inspection by COMPANY.
5) COMPANY will approve all changes in plans, material purchases, and services not
included in the Project Specifications, and COMPANY will inspect work performed
by COTRACTOR.
5.1.2 Inspection Requirements

1) Minimum inspection points shall be in accordance with Table 5.1, below.
CONTRACTOR shall provide all inspections listed in the table.
2) Specific NDE requirements shall be in accordance with Project Specification 101-
20-ST-SPC-00003 (Ref. [7]).


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Table 5.1 Extent of Inspection
COMPANY (1) CONTRACTOR (1)

Item
W R S G W R S G
Mechanical Test at the Mill • • •
Mill Sheet Review at the Site • • •
Receiving Inspection of Material • • • • •
Mill Heat Number Transfer(5) • • • •
Positive Material Identification • • • • • •
Plate Edge Inspection after Cutting (3) (6) • • • • •
Fit-up Inspection • • • • •
Gauge Inspection • • •
Visual Inspection after Welding(3) • • • • •
Nondestructive Examination(4) • • • • • •
Dimensional • • • • •
Pressure Test • • • •
Painting Inspection • • • • • •
Final Inspection • • • •
Seafastening Inspection • • • •
Table 5.1 Notes:
1 Definitions:
W= Witness R= Record review S= Spot check G= General surveillance
2 Inspection stages (hold points) shall be shown in a fabrication sequence diagram (FSD) prepared by
CONTRACTOR.
3 COMPANY Representative to witness 100% of activity shown for all primary members and makes
inspections required to hold points shown in fabrication structural drawings.
4 "S" includes Ultrasonic Testing (UT) calibration, procedure, and fieldwork check;
"R" includes 100% review of radiographs and reader sheets, UT and magnetic particle testing (MT)
reports, and weld map review.
5 Material traceability.
6 Primary to primary member T, K, Y joints and erection stage tubular butt joints. Primary members are
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5.2 Testing
5.2.1 Testing of Jacket Members
COMPANY Representative shall witness CONTRACTOR-supervised performance of all
pre-loadout and post-loadout tests and inspections. The following tests shall be included:
1) Jacket legs and skirt pile guides shall be drifted (e.g., the internal diameters checked
with a template) to ensure their straightness after all welding is completed.
a) The template diameter shall be at least 6 mm (1/4 in.) larger than the pile
diameter.
b) The drifting shall be performed after welding of shim plates and braces is
completed.
c) When jacket legs have been used for support during loadout, the internal
diameter of those legs shall be re-tested.
2) Each pile section shall be drifted to ensure straightness and that internal diameters
are not excessively oval, obstructed, or in any way present a hindrance to the
installation of piles.
3) When permanent buoyancy or temporary buoyancy for transportation or installation
(launch/upending) is required for installation, jacket legs shall be pneumatically
tested prior to loadout to ensure their water-tightness.
a) Jacket legs (including the closures) shall be individually and independently
tested with compressed air to a pressure of expected (dive) depth plus 10
percent or 103 kPag (15 psig), whichever is larger. This pressure shall be
maintained for a period of 24 hours without further addition of air or loss of
pressure, making due allowance for ambient temperature changes.
b) The use of water to reduce the amount of compressed air will require COMPANY
approval.
c) CONTRACTOR shall examine all joints for tightness using soap solution or other
indicator approved by COMPANY. All leaks or other defects discovered by the
testing and caused by faulty workmanship shall be repaired by CONTRACTOR,
in accordance with the repair procedure specified in Project Specification 101-
20-ST-SPC-00003 (Ref. [7]).
d) After completing the repair, CONTRACTOR shall retest the repaired member
until a successful test is attained to the satisfaction of COMPANY.
e) Once successful testing has been completed, the pressure shall be reduced to
35 kPag (5 psig) and maintained at this value, making due allowance for
temperature changes and without the addition of further air, for the duration of
the loadout, seafastening, transportation, and lifting/launch procedures.
4) Prior to testing, CONTRACTOR shall prepare written test methods, including
pressure monitoring, and submit them to COMPANY for endorsement.


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5.2.2 Pressure Testing of Grout Systems
1) CONTRACTOR shall prepare a plan for testing and pressure monitoring of the grout
system and submit it to COMPANY for endorsement prior to testing.
2) All grout lines shall be pressure tested, at a pressure of 1.5 times the working
pressure, for not less than 30 minutes. All leaks shall be repaired.
3) All grout lines shall be internally cleaned prior to testing and loadout to remove weld
slag and other debris.
4) All grouting valves shall be lubricated and test operated before loadout to ensure
that the valve control risers and valves operate smoothly and freely.
a) Valve handles shall be positioned according to the grout plan.
b) After testing, valves shall be checked to ensure that protective caps or other
obstructions that can hinder proper operation are not present.
5) All grout packers shall be tested in accordance with Manufacturer recommendations.
6) All subsea air or grout line connectors shall be test-fitted in the yard with equipment
to be used offshore.
5.2.3 Pressure Testing of the Flooding System

1) All flood lines shall be pressure tested at 1.5 times the working pressure for not less
than 30 minutes.
a) For small jackets with the flooding system consisting solely of a nipple and flood
valve, the test shall be performed at the jacket leg test pressure of 103 kPag (15
psig).
b) All leaks shall be repaired in accordance with an approved repair procedure.
2) All flood lines shall be internally cleaned prior to testing and loadout to remove weld
slag and other debris.
3) All flooding valves shall be lubricated and test operated before loadout to ensure that
the valve control risers and valves operate smoothly and freely.
a) After testing, the valves shall be checked to ensure that they are properly
oriented according to the flooding plan.
b) Valves shall be checked to ensure that the protective caps and other obstructions
that may hinder proper operation are not present.
4) Where applicable, functional operation of the pneumatic flooding control panel shall
be performed to ensure proper operation.
5) Prior to testing, CONTRACTOR shall prepare test methods and submit them to
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5.2.4 Test Fitting of Appurtenances
1) Prior to loadout, CONTRACTOR shall test fit all platform components that are
shipped loose and designated as field installed. These components include, but are
not limited to, the following:
a) Barge bumpers
b) Stairs
c) Boat landings
d) Handrails
e) Grating
f) Helideck
g) Deck Cranes
h) Large Spool Pieces
i) Riser protector
2) After the fit has been verified in the fabrication yard, the items shall be removed and
prepared for shipment. Handrails and similar other items shall be stamped or metal
tagged to show their test-fitted location.
3) All yard test fits shall be photographed. The photographs shall be sent offshore and
be provided to the Installation CONTRACTOR.
5.2.5 Plated Surfaces and Drains

1) Plated decks shall be flooded and checked for ponding. If deviations of the plated
surface are larger than the tolerances specified Section 4.4.6.2, CONTRACTOR
shall correct the problem. At COMPANY's option, drains in lieu of plate straightening
may be used as the corrective action. COMPANY shall approve all repair procedures
before the repair is undertaken.
2) Drain troughs and drain lines shall be checked for leaks and proper drainage.
CONTRACTOR shall prepare a test method and submit it to COMPANY for
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6. PREPARATION FOR LOADOUT AND TRANSPORTATION
6.1 General
1) Marine Warranty Surveyor (MWS), contracted directly by COMPANY, will:
a) Review and approve loadout plan, including ballasting operation plan
b) Review and approve seafastening and tie-down, including internal seafastening,
skid beams and grillages.
c) Perform inspection of the vessel prior to loadout
d) Perform inspection of the loadout-related areas (fabrication yard bulkhead,
skidding system and foundation, and loadout/lifting equipment) and the structure
itself prior to loadout
e) Perform final inspection of the structure after loadout but prior to transport for
damages due to loadout
f) Approve and attend loadout operations
2) CONTRACTOR shall provide MWS the required information and inspection access.
CONTRACTOR shall resolve and remedy any unsatisfactory finding by MWS and
obtain MWS and COMPANY endorsement.
3) CONTRACTOR shall repair all damages to the structure(s), equipment, and
protective coatings that occur during the loadout or tie-down. This work shall be
completed to the satisfaction of COMPANY and MWS prior to transport to the
installation site.
4) In addition to MWS, local government regulatory agencies may require satisfactory
inspections by their own inspectors. CONTRACTOR shall provide the required
information, access, and remedy to the satisfaction of these inspectors.
6.2 Loadout
6.2.1 General
1) Unless otherwise instructed in Contract, CONTRACTOR shall provide all items
associated with loadout and seafastening including, but not limited to, the following:
a) Loadout plan. Refer to Sections 6.2.2 and 6.2.3 for required plan information.
The plan requires COMPANY, MWS, and local government inspector approval
and should be made available to COMPANY in a timely manner.
b) Appropriate support and/or equipment to move the fabricated component from
the erection locations to the designated vessel by way of an acceptable loadout
method (skidding, rolling, transporting, or lifting) to COMPANY.
c) Components seafastening.
d) Labour, materials, and equipment required for the loadout and seafastening
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e) Any components requiring loadout not included in the drawings shall be the
responsibility of CONTRACTOR.
2) Additional loadout responsibilities of CONTRACTOR that are particular to the project
are provided in the Contract.
6.2.2 Loadout Plan

1) CONTRACTOR shall prepare a preliminary loadout plan at the beginning of the work
for COMPANY endorsement. This loadout plan shall be submitted to COMPANY no
later than 3 months prior to loadout operations for COMPANY, MWS, and Installation
CONTRACTOR review and endorsement. The final loadout plan shall be submitted
to COMPANY 1 month prior to the loadout itself. The detailed plan shall include the
following, as a minimum:
a) Method of loadout, including rigging configurations and requirements
b) Vessel/barge ballasting requirements during loadout
c) Barge mooring plan and supporting calculations
d) Uneven skidway/barge support criteria
e) Skidway design analysis (on land and on barge) for fabrication and skid-out (if
applicable), and cribbing design analysis on barge for loadout if by lift or by
wheeled devices
f) Check of skidway foundation or trailer path bearing capacity (Section 4.9)
g) Contingency plan to keep up with tide in event of equipment failure
h) Hydrographic chart around loadout area to confirm sufficient underkeel
clearance
i) Reference to loadout structural analysis (Section 6.2.3.1) and plan for executing
the loadout consistent with the key assumptions of the loadout structural analysis
j) Step-by-step schedule of the loadout.
k) Weather criteria
l) Personnel safety plan
2) CONTRACTOR shall also provide tidal, current, and bottom condition data.
Allowances for actual tidal changes and current shall be included in the loadout
plan. All critical mechanical equipment such as pumps, sheaves, etc. shall have
a 100 percent redundant backup system on standby.
6.2.3 Loadout by Skids, Rollers, or Transport Trailers

Loadout shall be by the following methods only:
1) Skid: The use of skid shoes/beams on top of runway beams or skidways. The shoes
are either pulled by winches or pushed by hydraulic jacks.
2) Rollers: The use of skid shoes equipped with rolling pins on top of runway beams or
skidways. The shoes are either pulled by winches or pushed by hydraulic jacks.


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3) Transport Trailers: The use of heavy transport trailers with motorized tires and self-
adjusting level.
6.2.3.1 Loadout Analysis

A three-dimensional computer stress analysis of the structure shall be performed as per
Project Specification 101-20-ST-SPC-00002 (Ref. [3]) consistent with the loadout method
(Section 6.2.3). Analysis loading assumptions and load cases shall be endorsed by
COMPANY and shall be consistent with the planned equipment and method, including the
following:
1) Actual measured unlevelness of the skidway
2) Barge ballast plan
3) Expected friction
4) Actual hydraulic groupings of the transport trailers
6.2.3.2 Modifications
1) CONTRACTOR shall provide for all dock and dockside modifications necessary for
loadout of the jacket or the deck onto the cargo/launch barge. Modifications shall
include providing all necessary reaction and mooring points for the barge and
performing any dredging required for the barge, strengthening the quayside, etc.
2) CONTRACTOR shall protect all barges from excessive motions due to
environmental loading or wave action from other vessels on the waterway during
loadout.
6.2.3.3 Skidway, Loadout Skidshoes, and Loadout Beams

1) CONTRACTOR shall design, procure, fabricate, and install onshore runway
beams/skidways and bulkhead-to-barge transition beams suitable for loadout onto
the barge. CONTRACTOR shall also provide all slings, rigging, and other aids
necessary for loadout.
2) Skid beams shall be checked to have sufficient spanning capacity to redistribute
reactions when supports are deflected.
3) Leg supported structures shall require loadout skid shoes or rolling shoes.
Consideration shall be given to redundancy among the supports. The shoes shall be
designed to distribute transportation forces into the barge structure per Installation
CONTRACTOR requirements.
4) Design of loadout beams and/or other structural members transferring the deck
loads to transport trailers shall follow allowable stress requirements of Project
Specifications 101-20-ST-SPC-00002 (Ref. [3]) as well as the structural material
requirements for Miscellaneous Members (Category G of Table 3 "Material Selection
for Jacket Structure" in Project Specification 101-20-ST-SPC-00001 (Ref. [1])).
These members shall be capable of resisting a minimum of 10 percent of the vertical
load in any horizontal direction unless CONTRACTOR can demonstrate that lower
values are adequate for its equipment and procedures. Weld inspection
requirements shall follow Project Specification 101-20-ST-SPC-00003 (Ref. [7]).


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5) All welds in contact with loadout saddles shall be ground smooth.
6.2.3.4 Loadout Lugs or Padeyes

1) CONTRACTOR shall design, fabricate, and weld out the lugs required for
component loadout. The design load for the lugs shall be determined by calculating
the friction force on each support row and multiplying this friction force by 1.25 to
account for impact and by 1.40 to account for variation in Centre of Gravity (CoG)
location and winch/jack pulling force.
2) Minimum break-out friction coefficient of 0.3 shall be assumed unless
CONTRACTOR develops justification for a value between 0.15 and 0.30 and obtains
COMPANY approval for this value.
6.2.4 Loadout by Lifting

The following is applicable to loadout by lifting method only. Additional movement by
skidding, rolling, or transporting to the lifting location shall meet the requirements specified
in the previous Section.
6.2.4.1 Lift Analysis

CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for structural analysis during lift. Three-dimensional
computer stress analyses of the structure shall be performed. The method of analysis shall
be as per Project Specification 101-20-ST-SPC-00002 (Ref. [3]). Member and joint
stresses shall not exceed API and AISC basic allowable stresses during any stage of
loadout. The lift analysis report shall be submitted for COMPANY approval.
6.2.4.2 Lift Procedure

If loadout to the barge or from the barge at a second construction site is by lifting,
CONTRACTOR shall submit a lifting procedure for COMPANY endorsement at least three
months prior to the lift. Lifting procedure shall include weight, centre of gravity, clearances,
crane capacity, rigging design, bumpers and guides, mooring during lift, personnel safety
during lift, reference to structural and padeye checks, dynamic factors, and other lift
factors.
6.2.5 Pile and Appurtenance Loadout

1) CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for loadout and seafastening of piles. For pile
loadout by lift, sufficient numbers of lift pick-up points shall be used to avoid
overstress due to pile self-weight.
2) CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for loadout of all appurtenances and shipped
loose components. Shipped loose items shall be properly packaged, and non-coated
appurtenances shall be shipped in sealed containers.
3) CONTRACTOR shall prepare sketches of the loadout scheme for all piles and
appurtenances for COMPANY endorsement. Layout on cargo barge shall be
prepared in accordance with Installation CONTRACTOR requirements.
6.2.6 Inventory List

1) CONTRACTOR shall provide materials and labour to load out and tie down all
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Specifications 101-20-ST-SPC-00006 (Ref. [2]) and 101-20-ST-SPC-0007 (Ref. [6]).
Small loose items shall be packaged in wood crates. Crates shall be clearly marked
to identify the contents.
2) CONTRACTOR shall assist Hookup and Commissioning (HUC) CONTRACTOR to
develop a detailed inventory list per the responsibility matrix described in the
Coordination Procedures.
3) Storage prior to loadout shall be the responsibility of CONTRACTOR.
6.2.7 Decision to Commence Loadout

The decision to commence all loadout shall be made jointly by CONTRACTOR,
COMPANY, MWS, and possibly the local government inspector.
6.3 Tie-Down, Seafastening, and Grillage

6.3.1 General
1) CONTRACTOR shall provide all labour, equipment, supervision, and materials
necessary to tie down, sea fasten, or otherwise secure the platform components to
the barge(s) per AFC drawings.
2) CONTRACTOR shall also load and secure all items required for seafastening
removal as supplied by the Platform Installer.
3) CONTRACTOR shall check all consoles, equipment, etc. for internal seafastening
requirements. When such seafastening is required, CONTRACTOR shall design,
procure, fabricate, and install these seafastening components.
4) Vessel or cargo barge ballasting shall be brought to seagoing condition prior to
seafastening the cargo/module to avoid additional locked-in loads and stresses in
the vessel, seafastening components and grillage, and cargo/module itself.
5) Weld inspection requirements of major seafastening and tie-down of jacket and/or
deck modules shall be per Weld Category 1 of weld inspection requirements of
Project Specification 101-20-ST-SPC-00003 (Ref. [7]).
6) Design of grillage shall follow allowable stress requirements of API RP 2A-WSD
(Ref. [14]) and AISC(Ref.[24]) as well as the structural material requirements for
Miscellaneous Members (Category G of Table 3 "Material Selection for Jacket
Structure" in Project Specification 101-20-ST-SPC-00001 (Ref. [1])). Weld
inspection requirements shall follow Project Specification 101-20-ST-SPC-00003
(Ref. [7]).
6.3.2 Certification
An independent licensed marine surveyor designated by COMPANY shall certify the
adequacy of the seafastening and barge preparation, prior to each structure leaving the
dock. In addition, certification from local government inspector may also need to be
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6.4 On-barge Construction
CONTRACTOR shall submit a plan for on-barge construction activities for COMPANY
acceptance at least 3 months prior to loadout. This plan shall include the following topics:
mooring design; quay design; under keel clearance; ballasting and stability; Barge grillage
& Sea fastening arrangements in accordance with Trailer arrangement; monitoring of heel,
trim, and draft; material handling; spill prevention; personnel access; and safety.


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7. REFERENCES
7.1 General
The following Project Specification and industry publications are referenced herein and
shall be considered a part of this Project Specification. For industry publications refer to
the latest editions at the effective date of the CONTRACT, unless otherwise specified.
7.2 Project Specifications
Ref. No. Document No. Document Description
Specification for Topside and Jacket Structural

[1] 101-20-ST-SPC-00001
Material
[2] 101-20-ST-SPC-00006 Specification for Offshore Weight Management
Specification for Design of Deck Structure for
[3] 101-20-ST-SPC-00002
Offshore Platforms
[4] 101-20-ST-SPC-00004 Specification for Aluminium Helideck
Specification for Skid Mounted Assemblies –
[5] 101-20-ST-SPC-00008
Structural Requirements
Specification for Vendor Weight Data
[6] 101-20-ST-SPC-00007
Requirements
Specification for Offshore Steel Structures –
[7] 101-20-ST-SPC-00003
Welding and Inspection
Specification for Hot Dip Galvanising of Structural
[8] 101-20-ST-SPC-00009
Steelwork
NFEO-MCD-QM-SPC- Specification for Material Identification and
[9]
00014 Traceability
NFEO-MCD-QM-SPC-
[10] Positive Material Identification
00001
NFEO-MCD-QM-SPC- Specification for Project Quality Assurance –
[11]
00006 General Requirements
NFEO-MCD-QM-SPC- Specification for Topsides Painting and Coating
[12]
00008 Specification
Specification for Cathodic Protection for Offshore
[13] 400-53-CE-SPC-00001
steel structures
7.3 API – American Petroleum Institute
API RP 2A-WSD 22nd Recommended Practice for Planning, Designing

[14]
Edition 2014 and Constructing Fixed Offshore Platforms
Recommended Practice for Ultrasonic and
Magnetic Examination of Offshore Structural
[15] API RP 2X
Fabrication and Guidelines for Qualification of
Technicians


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Specification for the fabrication of Structural Steel

[16] API SPEC 2B
Pipe
7.4 ASNT – American Society for Nondestructive Testing
Personnel Qualification and Certification in

[17] ASNT SNT-TC-1A
Nondestructive Testing – Recommended Practice
7.5 ASTM – American Society for Testing and Materials
Standard Specification for General Requirements

[18] ASTM A 6/A 6M for Rolled Structural Steel Bars, Plates, Shapes,
and Sheet Piling
Standard Practice for Straight-Beam Ultrasonic
[19] ASTM A 578/A 578M Examination of Plain and Clad Steel Plate for
Special Applications
Standard Specification for Agencies Performing
[20] ASTM E543
Nondestructive Testing
Standard Specification for Zinc (Hot-Dip
[21] ASTM A 123/A 123M
Galvanized) Coatings on Iron and Steel Products
[22] ASTM A 36/A 36M Standard Specification for Carbon Structural Steel
7.6 AWS – American Welding Society
[23] AWS D1.1/D1.1M Structural Welding Code - Steel
7.7 AISC – American Institute of Steel Construction
AISC – ASD 9th Edition, Manual of Steel Construction – Allowable Stress

[24]
1989 Design
7.8 Lifting Code
[25] TCH-AIG-PRC-013 Code of Practice for Lifting Equipment

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