RasGas Company Limited

Barzan Pipeline Replacement Project FEED

Company Contract No.: CT/RG07/L067/13 Contractor Project No.: 103797.03.23

COO Number: CT-RG07-067-023

COO Title: Barzan Pipeline Replacement Project FEED

Document Type: Specification

Document No.: BZOF-CC-SPC-00004

Document Title: Specification for Offshore Pipeline Installation

Discipline: CC

B 13Sep2017 Issued for Design SA SB CK

A 21Aug2017 Issued for Review SA SB CK
PREPARED REVIEWED DISCIPLINE QA PM
REV. DATE DESCRIPTION OF REVISION
BY BY APPROVED BY

Wood Group USA, Inc.

17325 Park Row
Houston, Texas 77084
www.woodgroup.com
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section Title Page

1.0 Purpose ..................................................................................................................... 5
2.0 Scope ........................................................................................................................ 5
2.1 Project Requirements ................................................................................................. 5
2.2 Scope of Work ............................................................................................................ 5
3.0 Abbreviations ........................................................................................................... 6
4.0 Definitions................................................................................................................. 7
5.0 References ................................................................................................................ 7
5.1 General ...................................................................................................................... 7
5.2 Project Specifications ................................................................................................. 7
5.3 API - American Petroleum Institute ............................................................................. 8
5.4 DnV - Det Norske Veritas ........................................................................................... 8
6.0 General ...................................................................................................................... 8
6.1 Design Data................................................................................................................ 8
6.2 Project Specifications ................................................................................................. 8
7.0 Pipelay Spread .......................................................................................................... 9
7.1 General ...................................................................................................................... 9
7.2 Regulatory Requirements ........................................................................................... 9
7.3 Engineering Analysis .................................................................................................. 9
7.4 Environmental Criteria and Stresses .......................................................................... 9
7.5 Safety Factors ............................................................................................................ 9
7.6 Audit of Marine Vessels and Construction Equipment ................................................ 9
7.7 Pipelay Vessel .......................................................................................................... 10
8.0 Engineering and Procedures ................................................................................. 11
8.1 Engineering for Installation ....................................................................................... 11
8.2 Procedures ............................................................................................................... 14
8.3 Seawater Exposure Time for CRA Clad Lines .......................................................... 16
9.0 Pre-lay Survey ........................................................................................................ 16
9.1 Survey Requirements ............................................................................................... 16
9.2 Responsibilities ........................................................................................................ 16
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10.0 Crossings ................................................................................................................ 17

11.0 Pipe Lay .................................................................................................................. 17
11.1 Transportation & Handling ........................................................................................ 17
11.2 Alignment ................................................................................................................. 17
11.3 Third Party Assets .................................................................................................... 17
11.4 Lay Operations ......................................................................................................... 18
11.5 Pipelay Equipment Checks ....................................................................................... 18
11.6 Anchor Patterns and Anchor Handling ...................................................................... 18
11.7 Tension Control ........................................................................................................ 19
11.8 Monitoring and Control of Pipe Configuration ........................................................... 19
11.9 Tension Data Recording ........................................................................................... 20
11.10 Abandonment and Recovery of Pipeline ................................................................... 20
11.11 Pipeline Initiation and Termination ............................................................................ 21
11.12 Diving ....................................................................................................................... 22
11.13 Pipe Laying Records ................................................................................................ 22
12.0 Wet and Dry Buckle ................................................................................................ 22
12.1 Buckle Detection System .......................................................................................... 22
12.2 Repair of Buckle ....................................................................................................... 23
13.0 Seawater Exposure for CRA Clad Lines ............................................................... 23
14.0 Welding and Field Joint ......................................................................................... 23
14.1 Welding .................................................................................................................... 23
14.2 Non-Destructive Testing ........................................................................................... 23
14.3 Field Joint Coatings .................................................................................................. 23
15.0 Piggyback Pipeline Installation ............................................................................. 24
16.0 Anodes .................................................................................................................... 24
16.1 Installation ................................................................................................................ 24
16.2 Handling ................................................................................................................... 24
16.3 Repair....................................................................................................................... 24
17.0 Coating Inspection and Repair .............................................................................. 24
17.1 General .................................................................................................................... 24
17.2 Repair of Concrete Weight Coating .......................................................................... 25
17.3 Repair of Corrosion Protection Coating .................................................................... 25
18.0 Risers ...................................................................................................................... 25
18.1 Fabrication ............................................................................................................... 25
18.2 Testing ..................................................................................................................... 25
18.3 Installation Procedure ............................................................................................... 26
18.4 Repair of Riser Coating ............................................................................................ 26
19.0 Shore Approach ..................................................................................................... 26
20.0 Maximum Span Lengths and Span Correction ..................................................... 26
20.1 Survey of Free Span................................................................................................. 26
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20.2 Span Rectification .................................................................................................... 26

20.3 Excessive Spans ...................................................................................................... 26
21.0 Pipeline Stabilization.............................................................................................. 26
22.0 Post Lay Survey ..................................................................................................... 26
23.0 Pre-Commissioning................................................................................................ 26
24.0 Documentation ....................................................................................................... 27
24.1 General .................................................................................................................... 27
24.2 Engineering and Procedures .................................................................................... 27
24.3 Progress Reports ..................................................................................................... 27
24.4 As-Built Report ......................................................................................................... 28

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1.0 Purpose
This specification covers the general requirements for the installation, inspection, and testing of
Submarine Pipelines and Risers. and provides guidance on the requirements to be met by
CONTRACTOR.
Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, tools and equipment and perform all operations and
incidentals as required in this Specification. Personnel shall be fully qualified to perform
applicable services. Tools and equipment shall be serviceable and maintained in first-class
operating condition.

2.0 Scope

2.1 Project Requirements

CONTRACTOR requirements shall be in accordance Qatar regulatory requirements, this
Specification, referenced specifications, Exhibit 5, Project Instructions, and applicable national
and international standards. CONTRACTOR documents and procedures shall be based on the
above and provide a well-defined process to execute a safe, high quality, efficient, timely, and
cost-managed offshore pipeline installation that will achieve the overall project objectives and
ensure pipeline integrity for the operational life.

2.2 Scope of Work

2.2.1 This Specification covers all pipelay operations, pipeline crossings (including free span
rectifications) of the 32-inch carbon steel CRA clad pipelines between the platform locations and
the nearshore locations and of the 24-inch carbon steel CRA clad pipelines from the platforms to
the subsea wyes, including piggyback MEG lines. The nearshore approach is excluded as it is
covered by Specification No. BZOF-PL-SPC-00011, Specification for Shore Approach
Construction and trenching and dredging for the shore approach is covered by Specification No.
BZOF-PL-SPC-00012, Specification for Trenching, Dredging and Backfilling. This Specification
addresses requirements for:
1. Engineering
2. Pipelay equipment
3. Pipelay construction activities, which cover:
a) Survey and position fixing (including subsea positioning)
b) Seabed preparation
c) Pipeline crossing preparation and completion
d) Storage, handling and transportation of materials supplied by the COMPANY and the
CONTRACTOR
e) Pipe tracking
f) Pipe lay (including startup, laydown, temporary protection of existing
pipelines/cables, and temporary installation aids)
g) Pipe lay over crossings
h) Pipe lay abandonment/recovery
i) Pipe welding (automatic and/or manual), including weld repair
j) Welder/welding machine operator qualification
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k) Radiography
l) Radiographer qualification
m) Ultrasonic examination
n) Field joint coating and protection
o) FBE coating repair
p) Riser coating repair
q) Concrete coating repair
r) Flange protection
s) Span correction
t) Trenching
u) Rock dumping
v) Flooding, cleaning and gauging
w) Hydrostatic testing
x) Anchor handling and anchor patterns (including layaway pipeline/crossings and
laydown)
y) Anchoring-up at any location (e.g., commencement of operations)
z) Dynamic positioning (DP)
aa) Installation of mechanical subsea connection tools
bb) Spool-piece installation
cc) Diving operations
dd) ROV operations
ee) Contingency operations (including but not limited to: wet/dry pipeline buckle, rapid
dewatering of CRA clad line, incorrect positioning of line, anchor wire failure or
jettisoning, pennant failure and buoy loss, damage repair to existing pipelines/cables)

2.2.2 This Specification also covers the 4.5-inch and 3.5-inch Mono-Ethylene Glycol (MEG) pipelines
piggybacked to the main pipelines, and a proposed 6-inch MEG pipeline.

2.2.3 Pipeline and riser design, materials, weight coating, corrosion protection coating, cathodic
protection, welding and inspection, pre-commissioning and subsea equipment installation are
covered under other specifications.

3.0 Abbreviations
Abbreviations Description
AHT Anchor Handling Tug
A/R Abandonment and Recovery
CRA Corrosion resistant alloy
DP Dynamic Positioning
MEG Mono-Ethylene Glycol
MOC Management of Change
NDT Non-Destructive Testing
SMYS Specified Minimum Yield Strength

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4.0 Definitions
Term Definition
COMPANY RasGas Company Limited or its representatives
The firm, organization or person responsible for the provision of goods,
CONTRACTOR
materials and/or services specified herein.
The firm, organization or person responsible for the provision of goods,
Subcontractor materials and/or services within the sub-contractor’s scope of work
specified herein.
Indicates alternatives are equally acceptable within the limits of the
may
specification.
should Indicates a requirement that is preferred.
shall Indicates a requirement that is mandatory.
will Indicates intended course of action.

5.0 References

5.1 General
This section lists the project specifications, standards and recommended practices. and
publications that shall be used with this document. Unless otherwise specified herein, latest
edition shall be used.
In the event of conflict, inconsistency or ambiguity between the Contract, statutory requirements,
codes and standards, project specifications and drawings, CONTRACTOR shall refer to
COMPANY for resolution, COMPANY decision shall prevail and shall be binding. The engineering
shall be in accordance with Document BZOF-PE-DEC-00005, Pipeline Replacement Design
Basis Memorandum and the Project Drawings.
Construction Interface Agreements with third parties will be referenced when working on, over
(typically crossings) and around third party assets.

5.2 Project Specifications

Spec Number Title
GENERAL
BPP-PMT-QM-SPC-00002 Project Quality Assurance General Requirements
MATERIAL
BZOF-MT-SPC-00004 Specification for CRA Clad Carbon Steel Line Pipe
BZOF-MT-SPC-00005 Specification for Corrosion-Resistant Alloy (CRA) Clad Induction Bends
BZOF-MT-SPC-00006 Specification for Pipeline Forgings and Fittings
BZOF-MT-SPC-00008 Specification for CS Induction Bends for MEG Linepipe
BZOF-MT-SPC-00009 Specification for Carbon Steel Seamless Linepipe (MEG Service)
BZOF-MT-SPC-00013 Specification for Subsea Structural Materials
BZOF-MT-SPC-00014 Specification for Subsea Flanges, Bolts, Nuts and Gaskets
BZOF-MT-SPC-00015 Specification for Pipeline Monolithic Isolation Joint
BZOF-MT-SPC-00016 Specification for Pipeline and Riser Anodes
BZOF-MT-SPC-00029 Specification for the Handling, Storage, Transportation and Preservation of
Carbon Steel and CRA Clad Carbon Steel Pipe
BZOF-MT-SPC-00032 Specification for Pipe End Dimension Inspection
FABRICATION
BZOF-MT-SPC-00017 Specification for Anode Attachment
BZOF-MT-SPC-00018 Specification for Concrete Weight Coating of Line Pipe
BZOF-MT-SPC-00019 Specification for Polychloroprene Coating of Risers
BZOF-MT-SPC-00020 Specification for Fusion Bonded Epoxy (FBE) Coating
BZOF-MT-SPC-00021 Specification for Coating of Bolting
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Spec Number Title

BZOF-MT-SPC-00025 Specification for Structural Fabrication of Subsea Pipeline Facilities
BZOF-MT-SPC-00026 Specification for Fabrication of Spool Pieces and Piping
OFFSHORE
BZOF-CC-SPC-00001 Specification for Pipeline Pre-Commissioning
BZOF-CC-SPC-00002 Specification for Base Line ILI
BZOF-CC-SPC-00003 Specification for Diving Operations
BZOF-CC-SPC-00005 Specification for Inspection and Audit of Marine Vessels
BZOF-CC-SPC-00006 Specification for General Requirements for Marine Operations
BZOF-CC-SPC-00007 Specification for Marine Transportation
BZOF-CC-SPC-00008 Specification for Lifting from Floating Vessels
BZOF-CC-SPC-00009 Specification for Installation of Subsea Equipment
BZOF-PL-SPC-00010 Specification for Pipeline and Cable Crossings
BZOF-PL-SPC-00011 Specification for Shore Approach Construction
BZOF-PL-SPC-00012 Specification for Trenching, Dredging and Backfilling
BZOF-PL-SPC-00013 Specification for Survey Operations (Pipeline Facilities)
BZOF-MT-SPC-00030 Specification for Pipeline Radiography and Other NDT Services
BZOF-MT-SPC-00031 Specification for AUT for Riser and Pipeline Girth Welds
BZOF-MT-SPC-00011 Specification for Welding of CRA Steel Line Pipe
BZOF-MT-SPC-00012 Specification for Welding of Carbon Steel Line Pipe (MEG Service)
BZOF-MT-SPC-00022 Specification for Field Joint Coating
BZOF-MT-SPC-00026 Specification for Fabrication of Spool Pieces and Piping
BZOF-MT-SPC-00027 Specification for Piggyback Saddles and Straps
BZOF-MT-SPC-00030 Specification for Pipeline Radiography and other NDT Services
BZOF-MT-SPC-00031 Specification for AUT for Riser and Pipeline Girth Welds
BZOF-MT-PRO-00021 Pipe Internal Visual and Dimensional Inspection
BZOF-QM-SPC-00001 Material Traceability and Documentation Requirements

5.3 API - American Petroleum Institute

API Spec 5LD Specification for CRA Clad or Lined Steel Pi

5.4 DnV - Det Norske Veritas

DNV-OS-F101 Submarine Pipeline Systems - 2010
DNV-RP-C205 Environmental Conditions and Environmental Loads

6.0 General
The requirements of this Specification apply to all methods of Submarine Pipeline Installation,
including reel, S-lay and piggyback pipeline, as well as bottom pull and tow.

6.1 Design Data

CONTRACTOR shall obtain any verification or additional design or survey data considered
necessary to perform installation engineering and install the pipelines in accordance with this
Specification.

6.2 Project Specifications

Pipe and other materials for installation of the pipelines will be in accordance with the project
specifications, in particular those referenced in this Specification.

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7.0 Pipelay Spread

7.1 General
CONTRACTOR shall provide the number, type, and capacity of equipment sufficient to install the
Pipelines in a safe and expedient manner, and in accordance with Specifications BZOF-CC-SPC-
00005 and BZOF-CC-SPC-00006.

7.2 Regulatory Requirements

CONTRACTOR shall insure that all equipment proposed in the Project is adequate for the use
intended and will meet or exceed any and all applicable governmental, industry, environmental,
safety, and health standards and regulations. It is CONTRACTOR's responsibility to determine
existing regulatory requirements and ensure compliance.

7.3 Engineering Analysis

CONTRACTOR shall demonstrate the adequacy of the equipment, based on engineering
analysis. Engineering shall take into account physical conditions, including water depth, bottom
soil properties, pressure and temperature extremes, and maximum environmental conditions
anticipated during installation. Engineering analysis shall also be performed to support planning
for contingency operations. Pipeline stresses during installation and testing shall not exceed
those given in Section 8.1.5.
All engineering activities shall be completed and COMPANY approved in the engineering phase
prior to mobilization and the start of construction activities.

7.4 Environmental Criteria and Stresses

CONTRACTOR shall clearly state all environmental criteria and stresses used in the engineering.
This shall include safety factors for equipment capacity and pipeline stresses. These stresses
shall conform to the structural capacity requirements outlined in DNV-OS-F101 sections 5 and
13H. The environmental criteria shall be derived from DNV-RP-C205.

7.5 Safety Factors

On completion of detailed installation engineering, CONTRACTOR shall systematically review all
these safety factors with regards to equipment and operational procedures and demonstrate their
adequacy. The analyses should be weighted based on judgments as to the criticality of the
various installation procedures. Any operations involving close proximity to other structures or
pipelines or cable should be given greater scrutiny. Should any safety factor prove to be
inadequate, CONTRACTOR shall take the necessary remedial action, including revision of
procedures and/or upgrade his equipment as necessary.

7.6 Audit of Marine Vessels and Construction Equipment

7.6.1 COMPANY reserves the right to audit all marine vessels and other construction equipment
proposed for use by CONTRACTOR. Any equipment failing to comply with either the Project
Specifications listed in Section 5.2, or environmental or safety requirements, as determined by
COMPANY, shall be replaced or modified by CONTRACTOR prior to use.

7.6.2 All vessel and construction equipment will be subjected to load tests during the audit. This
equipment will be, but not limited to; pull tests on the tensioners, load tests on the davits, roller
continuity on the stinger.

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7.6.3 For tensioners, Contractor shall demonstrate adequate capacity to provide the required lay
tension for operating below 80% of maximum rated capacity. Additionally, Contractor shall
demonstrate to Company’s satisfaction a safe means of holding and handling the pipeline in a
flooded condition

7.7 Pipelay Vessel

7.7.1 Pipelay vessel equipment and facilities checks shall be performed in accordance with
Specifications BZOF-CC-SPC-00005, BZOF-CC-SPC-00006 and BZOF-CC-SPC-00008.

7.7.2 The number, type, and capacity of vessels and equipment shall be provided to support the
pipeline installation activity in a safe and expedient manner, including, but not limited to, lay
vessel (or lay barge), supply boats, anchor handling tugs, survey vessels, diving support vessels
and similar marine equipment.
A list of vessels and equipment shall be supplied at the time of bidding.

7.7.3 Pipelay Vessels & Equipment

The pipelay vessel shall lay the pipeline in the water depths encountered along the route in the
anticipated maximum seastates, as a minimum, and be equipped to with the following:
1. Adequate pipeline tensioner(s), tension control and similar equipment, and Abandonment
& Recovery (A&R) winch, to install the 32-inch and 24-inch CRA clad concrete weight
coated pipelines and the MEG pipelines, piggy-backed or standalone.
2. Adequate stinger section, sufficient amount of rollers, and roller settings set to the
minimum design radius of the pipeline lay.
3. Pipe handling, pipe end preparation, dimensional control, fit-up, NDE, welding, coating
and inspection equipment.
4. Adequate cranage to handle coated line pipe and material, plus deploy and retrieve
equipment from the maximum water depth encountered along the route.
5. Davit lift system, which shall have adequate capacity to lift and lower the pipelines with
the expansion loops for tie-in of risers. The capacity of the davits and lifting devices shall
be at least 25 percent greater than the maximum anticipated lifting load under static
condition. The davit system shall have tension and line out indicators and a recorder to
produce a continuous record of tension and length of the davit cable.
6. A mooring system adequate for all activities associated with pipeline installation. The lay
vessel anchors shall be of a type suitable for the soil conditions along the pipeline routes.
All anchor winches shall be equipped with tension and line out indicators and shall be
monitored by remote video cameras.
7. In the event that CONTRACTOR nominates the use of a dynamically positioned lay
vessel, the system shall be adequate for all pipeline installation activities. Dynamic
Positioning (DP) shall be in accordance with Specification BZOF-CC-SPC-00006.
8. Fully operational communication equipment, including:
a) VHF equipment for normal ship-to-ship communication
b) HF equipment for ship-to-shore communication, including facsimile transmission. The
equipment must be capable of permitting communications from all points along the
pipeline routes.
c) Suitable radio equipment for ground-to-air communications with helicopter operators
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d) Satellite telecommunication link

e) Facsimile facilities
f) E-mail facilities

7.7.4 Helicopter Facilities

Helicopter-landing facilities on the lay vessel shall include all required markings, safety netting
and lighting. Personnel required shall be provided to man the firefighting and safety equipment
during landing and take-off operations. The helicopter landing facilities shall meet the
requirements of the local regulatory authorities.

7.7.5 Diving
All equipment and qualified diving personnel to support pipelay at the water depths encountered
along the routes. Diving shall be in accordance with Specification BZOF-CC-SPC-00003.

7.7.6 Positioning
Positioning and survey equipment to support pipeline installation, as described in Project
Specification BZOF-PL-SPC-00013.

7.7.7 COMPANY Facilities

Offices, accommodation, vessel access, catering and domestic services, shall be provided for
COMPANY personnel, as specified in Exhibit 5 Project Instructions and equal to that used by
Contractor's Senior Personnel.

8.0 Engineering and Procedures

8.1 Engineering for Installation

8.1.1 General

8.1.1.1 Engineering, which shall include preparation of all procedures, manuals, calculations,
descriptions, and drawings, must demonstrate the feasibility, adequacy, and safety of
the intended installation methods.

8.1.1.2 Engineering shall take into account physical conditions, including water depth, bottom
soil properties and maximum environmental conditions anticipated during installation.

8.1.1.3 All environmental criteria and stresses used in the engineering shall be clearly stated.
This shall include safety factors for equipment capacity and pipeline stresses.

8.1.1.4 Following completion of detailed installation engineering, these safety factors shall be
reviewed and their adequacy demonstrated for installation engineering. Should any
safety factor(s) prove to be inadequate, equipment shall be upgraded as necessary.

8.1.2 Analysis and Calculations

As a minimum, analysis and calculations shall be prepared for the following activities:
1. Route survey to determine the requirement (if any) for seabed preparation;

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2. Pipelay static and dynamic stresses to determine operating pipelay configurations, pipe
stresses, and lay tensions for all pipelay conditions (including abandonment/recovery and
startup/laydown);
3. Pipelay static and dynamic stresses for wet and dry buckle scenarios for worse case
situation;
4. DP bollard pull requirements for all pipelay conditions;
5. Stress check for inline flanged spools;
6. Allowable span;
7. Pipeline trenching in accordance with BZOF-PL-SPC-00012;
8. Backfilling installation in accordance with BZOF-PL-SPC-00012;
9. Bottom pull method, pull forces, buoyancy, anchor forces, equipment capacity, and safety
factors in accordance with BZOF-PL-SPC-00011;
10. Tow method, pull, buoyancy, alignment and final positioning forces, equipment capacity,
and safety factors.

8.1.3 Fatigue Analyses

Calculations shall be done to address the critical issue of fatigue damage during installation.
COMPANY approval is required if ten percent of fatigue life of the pipeline during installation is
exceeded. Installation fatigue damage shall be analyzed based on the fatigue seastates. The
methods used to estimate and combine the different fatigue damage sources shall be provided
for COMPANY review and approval. CONTRACTOR shall ensure that the pipeline engineering
considers the installation vessel proposed so that the Installation fatigue damage determined is
properly summed with the in-service fatigue damage to produce the Total fatigue damage.
CONTRACTOR shall propose a summation method subject to COMPANY review and approval.

8.1.4 Abandonment & Recovery

CONTRACTOR shall prepare abandonment/recovery calculations that determine stress levels in
the pipe on the barge, stinger, and sagbend; the reactions on the barge and stinger rollers; and
the forces in the abandonment/recovery cable.
Abandonment/recovery calculations shall be performed for the most critical water depth, for each
different pipe diameter/wall thickness/concrete combination. The calculations shall indicate barge
and stinger configuration, roller heights, pipe profiles, and the expected pipe tension for all stages
of the abandonment/recovery operations. All results shall be tabulated and presented in graphical
form for ease of use by Field Personnel, and their subsequent usage shall become an integral
part of the approved procedures. Stresses during abandonment and recovery shall comply with
Section 8.1.5.

8.1.5 Allowable Stresses

Allowable stresses for installation as a factor of the pipe Specified Minimum Yield Strength
(SMYS), shall be in accordance with the following:
Load Case Pipeline Section Riser Section
Pipelay Over Bend 0.90 --
Sag Bend 0.85 0.85
Tensile 0.90 0.90
Trenching 0.75 --
Hydrostatic Testing 0.96 0.96

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Installation Aids (See Note 2) 0.67 0.67

Notes:
1) The Design Factors shown are as specified in DNV-OS-F101, and are considered the
maximum for static conditions. For dynamic cases or unusual circumstances, the criteria
specified in DNV- OS-F101 shall govern.
2) Installation aids are not an integral part of the Pipeline. They include padeyes on pulling
heads, knee braces, etc. These shall be designed in accordance with BZOF-MT-SPC-00025.
The results of the calculations performed shall be compared to similar calculations performed
according to DNV OS-F101. The comparison is to be noted in the engineering report.

8.1.6 Anchor Patterns and Anchor Handling

Anchor pattern sheets shall be prepared for all possible mooring positions for the entire pipeline
length and submitted for COMPANY approval three months in advance of starting each pipeline.
Each Anchor pattern sheet shall be eligible on A3 and not contain more than 3 barge positions.
For each mooring line that crosses a subsea asset a specific catenary profile shall be prepared
and included in the Pipeline anchor pattern package showing both the deployment and final
tension positions of the mooring relative to the subsea asset and its respective exclusion zone.
CONTRACTOR shall perform the following checks as a minimum prior to issuing the anchor
pattern package to COMPANY:
GENERAL
• Check that the Survey Data used on the Anchor Patterns is the latest Project Anchor
Clearance Data.
• Check that there is a Note, clarifying that these are to be used in accordance with Barzan
Anchor Handling Procedure.
• Check that there is a Note clarifying that any changes to this drawing shall be first approved
by COMPANY as per the MOC & Site Query Procedure.
• Check that there is a Note clarifying the maximum weather criteria for which the anchor
pattern is applicable (this is defined in the mooring analysis but should also be clear on the
drawing).
• For Mooring Lines where Supermaxx is to be used or a mooring wire extension arrangement,
these should be clearly shown on the anchor patterns.
HORIZONTAL CHECKS
• Cross check the existing subsea pipelines and cables against the latest Anchor Clearance
Survey Report.
• Check exclusion zone compliance in accordance with Specification No. BZOF-CC-SPC-
00006.
• Check no mooring cable or AHT vessel will pass over or within 100 m of an existing subsea
WYE.
• Check that a close up view is included when the barge and mooring system comes within
100m of a platform

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VERTICAL CHECKS
• Each Drawing should clarify the DP Buoy Profile clearly stating the distance to that the buoy
shall be placed.
• Identify the Worst Case subsea asset distance to an anchor and ensure this is marked on the
catenary profile.
• Check the catenary profile is for the Worst Case water depth and that the vertical clearance
of 10 m is maintained.
• Catenary profile shall have every drawing number it is applicable for marked on it.
• There should be a catenary profile for each DP Buoy profile required.
OTHER
• For bad weather patterns check that the barge is not set up in a Drift On position to a Well
Head Platform.

8.2 Procedures

8.2.1 Installation Procedures

CONTRACTOR shall develop all procedures required for installation, crossings, span corrections,
gauging, dewatering, drying, conditioning, nitrogen packing, inspection, and testing of the Pipeline
System as detailed in this Specification and Project Specifications. The procedures shall cover all
aspects of the installation and shall include, but not be limited to the following:
1. Pipeline initiation, installation and termination;
2. Anchor patterns and handling;
3. Stinger profiles and roller settings;
4. Abandonment and recovery (A/R),
5. Actual suspended pipe configuration and location of the touchdown point;
6. Piggyback pipeline installation;
7. Installation of flanged spool piece in firing line and protection of flanges at rollers;
8. Davit lifts,
9. Riser installation;
10. Subsea assemblies;
11. Subsea equipment;
12. Buckle detection system;
13. Wet and dry buckle repairs;
14. Crossings and lateral buckling trigger sleepers;
15. Span corrections;
16. Coating inspection and repairs;
17. Anode installation;
18. Pre-commissioning - flooding, cleaning, gauging, dewatering, drying, conditioning,
nitrogen packing, inspection, and testing of the Pipeline System;
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19. Dewatering and drying of CRA clad pipelines if accidentally exposed to untreated
seawater.
The CONTRACTOR shall ensure that no damage is done to existing facilities, pipelines and
cables by submitting and following fully developed installation procedures and installing
temporary protection where necessary. Specific anchor patterns and placement procedures shall
be developed.

8.2.2 Installation Manuals

CONTRACTOR shall prepare and submit a full index of the installation manuals for COMPANY
review and approval.
CONTRACTOR shall prepare and submit installation manuals to cover all aspects of the
installation. These manuals shall incorporate all engineering calculations and procedures required
to define the proposed method of installation and demonstrate compliance (including contingency
procedures). The manuals shall also include the following elements:
1. Quality Plan;
2. Diving Manuals;
3. Safety Manuals;
4. Document and Report Formats;
5. Record and Inspection Forms;
6. Calibration Procedures and Certificates;
7. Equipment, Rigging, and Material Certificates;
8. Final Documentation Formats.

8.2.3 Individual Installation Manuals

Individual Installation Manuals shall be prepared for the following, as applicable:
1. Pre-Lay Survey;
2. Shore Approach Preparation;
3. Shore pull;
4. Pipelay;
5. Anchor patterns and handling;
6. Riser including davit lift;
7. Subsea Structure Installation and Tie-In;
8. Piggybacked Pipeline Installation;
9. Pre- & Post Trenching and Backfilling;
10. Cleaning, Gauging, and Hydrostatic testing;
11. Dewatering, Drying, Conditioning and Nitrogen Purging;
12. Shore makeup yard and facilities for bottom-pull and/or tow methods.
All manuals shall include applicable aspects of FMEA, HAZOP studies as well as contingency
procedures for the various aspects of the installation process.

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8.2.4 Existing Facilities

CONTRACTOR shall ensure that no damage is done to existing structures, pipelines and cables,
by submitting and following fully developed installation procedures, and installing temporary
protection, where necessary. Specific anchor patterns and placement procedures shall be
developed.
For DP vessels CONTRACTOR shall consider set up locations, bollard pull and DP capacity
requirements and minimum set up distances from existing surface locations.

8.3 Seawater Exposure Time for CRA Clad Lines

CONTRACTOR shall have in place all necessary procedures and equipment such that CRA clad
pipelines accidentally exposed to untreated seawater can be is dewatered as quickly as possible.
As a minimum CONTRACTOR shall have the in place detailed contingency plans and
procedures, and the necessary equipment for pipeline dewatering, recovery and repair.

9.0 Pre-lay Survey

9.1 Survey Requirements

Pre-lay Survey activities shall be performed in accordance with Specification BZOF-PL-SPC-
00013 to verify the pipeline corridor for pipeline installation and the location of existing pipelines
and cables that are to be crossed prior to commencing pipelay and subsea installation activities.
The extent of the survey shall cover the full extent of the offshore pipeline system up to LTE.
Survey activities shall cover the following areas and equipment:
1. Pipeline corridors specified;
2. Shore approach trench excavation;
3. Third Party Pipeline/Cable including ROV survey;
4. Project crossing structures;
5. Anchor clearance;
6. Echo sounder;
7. Side scan sonar;
8. Magnetometer;
9. ROV;
10. Survey vessel and vessel facilities;
11. Reporting.
Geotechnical investigations are not required for the pipeline prelay survey.

9.2 Responsibilities
CONTRACTOR shall provide all vessels, equipment, labor, transport, materials and tools to
perform the surveying, including all vessel and personnel clearances, permits and licenses with
respect to immigration, customs, visas or other requirements of government or local authorities.

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10.0 Crossings
Crossings shall be installed in accordance with Specification BZOF-PL-SPC-00010. Obstacles
shall be removed from the vicinity of crossings.

11.0 Pipe Lay

11.1 Transportation & Handling

Unless otherwise specified by COMPANY, CONTRACTOR shall procure, load out, and transport
coated line pipe, valves and other materials to CONTRACTOR's fabrication and installation site,
in accordance with relevant Project Specifications.
Line pipe handling, storage, transportation and preservation shall be in accordance with
BZOF-MT-SPC-00029.
Upon job completion, CONTRACTOR shall remove all remaining material from the work site.

11.2 Alignment
Pipeline Installation Tolerances
The Pipeline final on-bottom position shall be located within:
• ±10 m (±33 ft) of the approved route centerline;
• ±3 m (±10 ft) at Pipeline/Cable crossing locations;
• At subsea facilities; within target areas as shown on the Project Drawings.
For pipeline initiation and termination target area requirements refer to Section 11.11.

11.2.1 Vessel Positioning and Survey

Positioning and survey operations and systems for the pipe lay spread shall be accordance with
BZOF-PL-SPC-00013 and BZOF-PL-SPC-00006. CONTRACTOR shall provide details of the
survey spread and qualifications of surveyors for COMPANY review and approval.
In addition the requirements of Specification BZOF-CC-SPC-00006 shall be met for DP vessels.

11.2.2 CONTRACTOR shall use on-board real time positioning/navigation systems, subject to
COMPANY approval. Such systems shall be operational during the full installation period.

11.2.3 For the shore approach section, from landfall to the stinger of the lay barge, CONTRACTOR
shall use and maintain lighted buoys, marking the pipeline alignment at intervals of 305 m (1000
ft) or less.

11.2.4 All information obtained by CONTRACTOR pertaining to the location of the various existing
subsea infrastructure and obstructions shall be made available to COMPANY.

11.3 Third Party Assets

Work on, over or around Third Party Assets (and their respective exclusion zones – typically 500
m for a platform and 200 m for a subsea asset) shall require authorization form the Third Party
and may require a representative from their organization onboard during the work period. These
requirements shall be in accordance with the Construction Interface Agreements.

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11.4 Lay Operations

CONTRACTOR shall perform the following, as applicable:
1. Temporary protection shall be provided and installed, as approved by COMPANY, to
existing Pipelines and structures at startup, during lay and at lay down;
2. Obstructions within the pipelay corridor shall be identified and removed as required by
COMPANY;
3. Anchors shall be handled in accordance with Specification BZOF-CC-SPC-00006.

11.5 Pipelay Equipment Checks

The CONTRACTOR shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the COMPANY that all equipment,
including associated instrumentation and controls on the lay vessel, are of a proven design, in
good condition and in full working order. The equipment capabilities shall be demonstrated prior
to leaving base and at other such times as required by the COMPANY.
1. The accuracy of tensioner and constant tension winch load cells shall be demonstrated
prior to mobilization. The tension control systems shall be shown to be accurate,
efficient, and reliable.
2. Prior to start of pipe laying, the height, location and condition of each roller support on the
pipe lay vessel shall be checked for adherence to drawings and installation procedures.
3. Rollers shall be soft-faced with molded polypropylene or similar material. Worn rollers
and tensioner shoes shall be replaced.
4. The rollers on the stinger shall be inspected prior to the start of the pipe lay and at regular
intervals thereafter. The inspection may be conducted by ROV or by air divers.
5. Prior to the start of pipe lay, the tensioners and roller supports shall be checked and
demonstrated that these are precisely aligned on the centerline of the pipe ramp.
6. The operability of the pipe lay stinger shall be demonstrated prior to the commencement
of pipe lay. This shall include testing load cells, cameras, and other monitoring
equipment.
Similar checks shall be made for all lifting equipment, such as cranes and davits, and the A/R
winch.

11.6 Anchor Patterns and Anchor Handling

11.6.1 Anchor handling and the requirements for anchor/mooring cables shall be in accordance with
Section 13.0 of Specification BZOF-CC-SPC-00006, and as detailed in Section 8.1.6 of this
Specification.

11.6.2 Field Checks

The following minimum field checks shall be made;
• Anchor pattern drawing sheets with existing facilities.
• Take latitude and longitude fixes of the existing subsea pipelines and cables against the
latest Anchor Clearance Survey Report.
• Exclusion zone compliance.

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• For the catenary profile for the Worst Case water depth the vertical clearance of 10 m is
maintained.
• No movement of mooring cable or AHT vessel passes over or within 100 m of an existing
subsea WYE.
• During bad weather the barge is not set up in a Drift On position to a Well Head Platform.

11.7 Tension Control

11.7.1 Pipelay Tension

The force applied by the pipe tensioning equipment for control of the suspended pipe
configuration must satisfy the following requirements:
1. The lowest level of tension in dynamic conditions, including environmental loading on the
suspended pipe length, shall be sufficient to keep the pipe stresses within limits
prescribed in Section 8.1.5.
2. The tensioner squeeze pressure on the pipe shall be kept below a level where the pipe
coating or anodes may be damaged.

11.7.2 Tensioner Settings

Prior to commencement of the pipelaying, CONTRACTOR shall provide COMPANY with a
schedule of proposed tensioner settings for application along the Pipeline route.

11.8 Monitoring and Control of Pipe Configuration

11.8.1 Pipelay Tension Monitoring

The pipe tension shall be continuously recorded (see Section 11.9). The stinger depth and angle,
pipe departure angle, and water depth shall be continuously monitored. The maximum sagbend
and overbend stresses shall be regularly determined.

11.8.2 Pipeline Touchdown Monitoring

The pipeline touchdown point shall be continuously monitored.
If a separate support vessel is used to monitor the touch down point CONTRACTOR shall make
provision for bunkering of the support vessel from the main laybarge. Bunkering shall only be
permitted in open water pipelay area and not during special operations such as crossings and
dummy spool installation.

11.8.3 Procedure
CONTRACTOR shall propose to COMPANY a procedure to determine the actual suspended pipe
configuration and location of the touchdown point.

11.8.4 Installation Control

The determination shall consist of graphs or tables prepared specifically for the Pipeline and shall
include the following:
1. The effect of pipe tension and tension variation;
2. The effect of variation in submerged pipe weight, including wet buckle;
3. The effect of current induced drag on the suspended Pipeline for any direction of current;

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4. The effect of changes in lay vessel attitude, orientation, and position;

5. Abandonment and recovery of pipe;
6. The effect of sea state.

11.8.5 Qualified Person

CONTRACTOR shall provide qualified Engineering Personnel on the lay vessel to conduct the
foregoing tasks, to interpret the results of calculations and measurements, and to advise the
vessel operating crew.

11.9 Tension Data Recording

Strip chart records shall be maintained at all times during pipe laying, abandonment and recovery
operations, which shall:
1. Record the tension applied to the pipe at all times;
2. Mark the time and date at periodic intervals, and with the operation being carried out also
indicated;
3. Record the tension applied to the pipe by each of the tensioning devices;
4. Record the tension in the cable used to tension the pipe during abandonment and
recovery operation;
5. Record the numerical tension values and add to the strip chart every hour.

11.10 Abandonment and Recovery of Pipeline

11.10.1 Limiting Sea-State and Operational Conditions

In the Abandonment and Recovery (A/R) Procedure the limiting sea-state and operational
conditions shall be defined at which Pipeline abandonment should commence, as well as the
elapsed time required to prepare the Pipeline for abandonment.
Results of the A/R calculations, as specified in Section 8.1.3, shall be available on the vessel for
use by the Field Personnel.

11.10.2 Initiation of Abandonment Procedures

CONTRACTOR shall monitor deteriorating weather conditions and increasing sea states when
indicating that operating conditions may exceed the operational capabilities of the lay operation.
Abandonment procedures shall be initiated in time to complete abandonment, before the sea-
state reaches the limiting conditions for safety of the Pipeline.

11.10.3 Abandonment Equipment

The pipelaying vessel shall be equipped to carry out a Pipeline A/R procedure. The minimum
equipment that shall be carried in readiness is as follows:
• Laydown winch;
• Sufficient cable length;
• A/R heads.

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11.10.4 Instrumentation
Instrumentation for monitoring the A/R winch tensions during abandonment and recovery
operations shall be provided.

11.10.5 Abandonment/Recovery Heads

Any pipe end lowered in the water shall have abandonment/recovery heads. In order to prevent
accidental flooding of the CRA clad pipelines, procedures shall be developed along with an
inspection and test plan with Hold Points to check the A&R heads are properly installed and all
temporary valves are fully closed.

11.10.6 Installation and Removal of Abandonment/Recovery Heads

The installation and removal of abandonment/recovery heads shall be performed by
CONTRACTOR as part of the normal pipelaying operation. Abandonment/recovery heads shall
always be on board the pipe lay barge and kept in ready status.

11.10.7 Design and Fabrication of Abandonment/Recovery Heads

Abandonment/recovery heads shall be designed and fabricated by CONTRACTOR, and be
subject to COMPANY approval. The heads shall have:
• All necessary contingency facilities required to flood and dewater the Pipeline;
• Protection for these facilities from damage by a protective cage, or equivalent;
• Suitable, COMPANY-approved marker systems to facilitate their relocation.

11.11 Pipeline Initiation and Termination

11.11.1 Target Areas

At commencement and termination of pipe lay, CONTRACTOR shall position the end of the
Pipeline within the target areas, as shown on the Project Drawings. Upon completion of pipe lay
down, CONTRACTOR shall accurately measure the position of the pipe end. The method for
taking these measurements shall be reviewed and approved by COMPANY prior to its use.

11.11.2 Length Adjustment

CONTRACTOR shall move or adjust the length of the Pipeline, if the target area is missed during
Pipeline initiation and termination operations. CONTRACTOR's proposed procedure for moving
or length adjustment shall be reviewed and approved by COMPANY prior to commencement.

11.11.3 Existing Structures

Existing structures shall not be used for any purposes during Pipeline initiation and termination
operations, other than as specifically permitted by COMPANY.
During initiation and termination activities, CONTRACTOR shall utilize cables that do not twist
when tensioned. Alternatively, swivel connectors shall be used to prevent the transmission of
cable twist to the pipe.

11.11.4 Holding Power

The holding power of the deadman anchor or pile startup system shall be proven by load testing
to 1.5 times the maximum predicted load and holding for 30 minutes. CONTRACTOR shall be
responsible for clearing the seabed of deadman anchor or pile startup system.

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11.12 Diving
Diving operations shall be conducted in accordance with specification BZOF-CC-SPC-00003.

11.13 Pipe Laying Records

11.13.1 Pipe Records

At all times during pipelay operations, CONTRACTOR shall keep accurate pipe laying records.
These records shall contain the pipe as-laid sequential number, with pipe description data that
include:
1. Pipe identification number,
2. Length,
3. Wall thickness,
4. Concrete weight coating thickness;
5. Pipe weight in air;
6. Negative buoyancy or submerged weight,
7. Whether an anode is fitted.
Any other information required by COMPANY shall also be recorded.

11.13.2 Requirements
The records shall be kept in a neat and orderly manner on recording forms previously approved
by COMPANY as part of the Pipeline installation procedures. At the end of each day, the records,
including the total length and number of pipes laid, shall be tallied and two copies supplied to
COMPANY.

11.13.3 Pipe Marking

The sequential pipe number, referring to the pipe and adjacent field joint, shall be clearly painted
in white on both sides of each pipe near the field joint. The paint shall be suitable for long term
immersion in sea water. The digits shall be a minimum of 150 mm (6 in) high.

12.0 Wet and Dry Buckle

12.1 Buckle Detection System

12.1.1 CONTRACTOR shall use a continuous buckle detection system during the laying operations.
The detector shall be of a commercially approved design and shall be pulled through the
Pipeline a minimum of 50 meters beyond the Pipeline touchdown point to insure that the pipe is
without buckles or other deformities after being laid on the seabed. CONTRACTOR shall give
consideration in the design of the buckle detector tow system such that in the event of a wet
buckle, the buckle detector tow cable is not swept down the line with the flow of water.
The buckle detector shall be compatible with CRA clad pipelines.

12.1.2 Diameter of Buckle Detector

The buckle detector size shall be equal to the larger of 95% of nominal inside diameter, or 97% of
the minimum internal diameter taking into account the manufacturing and fabrication tolerances

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for all system components and weld penetrations, except that in no case shall the clearance
between the buckle detector and pipe wall be more than 6.4 mm (0.25 inch).

12.1.3 If a robust Buckle Detection System is provided which includes monitoring the stinger profile,
cameras on stinger, monitoring the load on last roller with load cell, constant tension monitoring,
pipeline touchdown monitoring, etc. and upon approval of system and procedure, COMPANY
may consider waiving requirement to use a buckle detector.

12.2 Repair of Buckle

12.2.1 Repair
Should a buckle be detected, CONTRACTOR shall proceed to repair it immediately.
CONTRACTOR shall take care during cut-out operations to ensure that the buckle detector tow
cable is not cut.

12.2.2 Procedures
Wet or dry repair shall be carried out following approved procedures. CONTRACTOR shall make
all provisions to carry out a Pipeline repair in case of buckling, by installing dewatering pigs,
valves in abandonment/recovery heads, etc., as required.

13.0 Seawater Exposure for CRA Clad Lines

If CRA clad pipelines are accidentally exposed to untreated seawater dewatering shall be carried
out as quickly as possible in accordance with approved contingency plans and procedures. As a
minimum CONTRACTOR shall have the following equipment in place:
1. Pipeline recovery tool;
2. Pipeline dewatering and drying/conditioning spread.

14.0 Welding and Field Joint

14.1 Welding
All welding and repairs shall be performed in accordance with Specifications BZOF-MT-SPC-
00011 for the CRA clad pipelines and BZOF-MT-SPC-00012 for carbon steel pipelines.
Pipeline welding shall be performed at designated weld stations. Welding shall not be performed
at any other location

14.2 Non-Destructive Testing

Non-destructive testing of welds shall be performed in accordance with Specifications BZOF-MT-
SPC-00011 for the CRA clad pipelines, BZOF-MT-SPC-00012 for carbon steel pipelines,
BZOF-MT-SPC-00030 and BZOF-MT-SPC-00031.

14.3 Field Joint Coatings

Corrosion protection of field joints, as well as filling of joints associated with concrete coated pipe,
and inspection shall be performed in accordance with Specification BZOF-MT-SPC-00022.

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15.0 Piggyback Pipeline Installation

Piggyback pipelines and associated saddles and straps shall be installed in accordance with
BZOF-MT-SPC-00027, the Project Drawings and the manufacturers outline procedures.
CONTRACTOR shall develop specific procedures for COMPANY approval that shall include as a
minimum:
1. Details of piggyback installation system set up on lay barge.
2. Control of piggyback pipeline alignment on the main pipeline.
3. Fitting instructions for the saddles and straps.
4. Positive identification of saddle and strap materials.
5. Tensioning records for straps.
6. CP continuity cable installation and testing in accordance with Section 16.0 of this
specification.
7. Protection of straps over the stinger rollers.
8. Contingency plans for misalignment/slipping of piggyback pipeline during lay.
9. Laydown of pipeline with piggyback pipeline.

16.0 Anodes

16.1 Installation
Anodes shall be installed in accordance with Specification BZOF-MT-SPC-00017 and the Project
Drawings.

16.2 Handling
CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for the protection of supplied anodes during handling,
storage, and pipelaying. CONTRACTOR shall inspect each anode for damage and shall carry out
repairs in accordance with COMPANY approved procedure.

16.3 Repair
CONTRACTOR shall monitor anodes and leads, to ensure that no damage to the anode or during
installation while passing over rollers and through the stinger. CONTRACTOR shall repair
damaged anode installations prior to the pipe going on to the tensioner.

17.0 Coating Inspection and Repair

17.1 General
CONTRACTOR shall visually inspect all concrete and corrosion protection coatings for damage,
in accordance with the specifications referenced in this Specification, during all phases of the
installation and prior to lowering the pipe into the water. Any damage to these coatings observed
during this period shall be repaired.

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17.2 Repair of Concrete Weight Coating

17.2.1 Specification
Concrete coating repairs shall be in accordance with Specification BZOF-MT-SPC-00018.

17.2.2 Repair Procedure

CONTRACTOR shall complete the repair by applying approved filler placed in a pre- installed
metal form, so as to round out the joint coating to the dimensions of the concrete. These repairs
shall be completed prior to the overbend area, with adequate curing time provided.

17.2.3 Repeated Weight Coating Damage

Repeated weight coating damage shall be immediately investigated so that the cause can be
identified and remedial action taken, to COMPANY's satisfaction.

17.3 Repair of Corrosion Protection Coating

Corrosion protection coating shall be repaired in accordance with Specification BZOF-MT-SPC-
00020.

18.0 Risers

18.1 Fabrication

18.1.1 CONTRACTOR shall fabricate Risers in accordance with Specification BZOF-MT-SPC-00026,

Project Drawings and welding and NDT in accordance with Section 14.0.

18.1.2 All Riser bends with a minimum radius of five pipe diameters shall be in accordance with
Specification BZOF-MT-SPC-00005 for CRA clad pipe bends and Specification BZOF-MT-SPC-
00008 for MEG pipe bends.

18.1.3 Riser shall be fabricated such that the girth welds are no closer than 1.5 m (5 ft) from the
centerline of any Riser Clamp.

18.1.4 No girth welds shall be placed within the splash zone.

18.1.5 During fabrication of the riser and any pipe assemblies the tangent section of the riser bend
shall not be cut for welding to adjacent pipe.

18.2 Testing
1. Each riser or riser assembly shall be hydrostatically tested as a single unit after
fabrication and before installation.
2. The test pressure shall be in accordance with the strength test pressure indicated in
Specification BZOF-MT-SPC-00026.
3. The hydrostatic test shall be witnessed by the COMPANY.
4. If the riser is hydrostatically tested separately, the CONTRACTOR shall produce a
separate test report whose format and general requirements shall be the same as for the
overall pipeline test report.

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18.3 Installation Procedure

Risers shall be installed in accordance with Specification BZOF-CC-SPC-00009 and Project
Drawings. It shall be installed in accordance with procedures approved by COMPANY.
During installation of the riser and associated assemblies the tangent section of the riser bend
shall not be cut for welding to adjacent pipe.
For risers installed using the stalk-on method all procedures shall be submitted for COMPANY
approval including detailed pipe alignment, welding, NDE and inspection procedures.

18.4 Repair of Riser Coating

Corrosion protection coating for the Riser shall be repaired in accordance with Specification
BZOF-MT-SPC-00019.

19.0 Shore Approach

The Shore Approach section shall be installed in accordance with Specification BZOF-PL-SPC-
00011 and Specification BZOF-PL-SPC-00012.

20.0 Maximum Span Lengths and Span Correction

20.1 Survey of Free Span

CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for surveying the Pipeline immediately after pipelay, so as to
ensure that no free span lengths exceed the maximum permissible.

20.2 Span Rectification

All spans shall be rectified prior to filling the Pipeline with water.

20.3 Excessive Spans

In the event that excessive spans are observed, CONTRACTOR shall rectify the spans in
accordance with approved procedures, either by "jetting-in" the Pipeline, placement of
sand/cement bags, or by suitably graded gravel/rock dumping.

21.0 Pipeline Stabilization

Pipeline stabilization and burial shall be performed in accordance with COMPANY approved
procedures.

22.0 Post Lay Survey

Post lay survey shall be performed in accordance with Specification BZOF-PL-SPC-00013 to
verify the pipeline installation is in accordance with the Project Drawings, and to have an As-Built
record. Post Lay Survey shall be as required to provide the As-Built documentation specified in
Section 24.4.

23.0 Pre-Commissioning
Pre-commissioning shall include all activities required after the mechanical completion of the
Submarine Pipelines and Risers, and the Onshore Pipelines, prior to introduction of hydrocarbons
into the pipelines and risers. Pre-commissioning activities which include flooding, cleaning,
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onshore, offshore pipeline and riser systems for gas and MEG shall be in accordance with
Specification BZOF-CC-SPC-00001.
Acceptance of the Pre-commissioning and Commissioning of the pipeline shall be in accordance
with the criteria referenced in Exhibit 5, Project Instructions and Exhibit 6, Description of the
Work.

24.0 Documentation

24.1 General
Documentation shall be for three phases of work:
1. Engineering for pipeline and riser installation;
2. Progress reporting during the installation;
3. As-built reports.

24.2 Engineering and Procedures

CONTRACTOR shall provide for COMPANY review and approval the engineering calculations,
reports and drawings, as specified in Section 8.0, to support the offshore pipeline system
installation in accordance with the requirements of the Project Instructions.
In addition material specifications and data sheets, detailed procedures and method statements
for pipelay, riser installation and other activities detailed in this Specification shall be provided to
COMPANY for review and approval prior to mobilization of construction equipment in accordance
with the requirements of Exhibit 5, Project Instructions.
The above reviewed and approved documents and drawings shall be included as a final
submission of Pipelay Engineering Manual.

24.3 Progress Reports

Progress reports shall be provided daily to COMPANY's representative directly overseeing the
installations and by e-mail to COMPANY's Project Office.
These reports shall include, but not be limited to:
1. Date and location;
2. Weather, wave and current log;
3. SHES incident reports and statistics;
4. Log of all related activities. This shall include periods of weather downtime, mechanical
downtime, and standby including the reason;
5. Sequential pipe identification number, pipe number, field joint number, length installed
each day;
6. Summaries of divers' reports;
7. Maximum, minimum and average values of monitoring instrument read-outs at the pulling
system and at the lay vessel tensioner;
8. A brief description of present progress;
9. Outline of any equipment failures;
10. Summary of any repairs made to equipment, the line pipe, pipeline weld and the pipeline;
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11. Outline of any other problems encountered;

12. Personnel on board and onshore;
13. Personnel changes;
14. List of vessels in the installation spread.

24.4 As-Built Report

CONTRACTOR shall submit to COMPANY all as-built data of the completed offshore pipeline
system, including all data gathered during the operation specified herein. The as-built data shall
be submitted in the format and with the number of copies required and contents in accordance
with details agreed with COMPANY. The as-built data shall be submitted not later than a month
after the mechanical completion of the offshore pipeline system installation. Records of the Pre-
Commissioning activities, Specification BZOF-CC-SPC-00001, shall be submitted not later than a
month after the completion of all pre-commissioning activities
The report shall also contain the Daily Progress Reports, weld details and inspection reports,
material and equipment test certificates and inspection reports.
Submitted as-built data shall be in compliance with the required GIS format to facilitate direct
input to COMPANY's GIS database for long-term records.

Document #: BZOF-CC-SPC-00004 Revision #: B

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