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Vessel Safety GuideGuidance for Offshore Renewable Energy DevelopersApril 2012
www.RenewableUK.com
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Contents
Foreword 2
Purpose of the Guidance 2
1. Effective Vessel Selection and Operation 41.1VesselSelection 41.2SafetyManagement 41.3RoleandResponsibilities-Vessel 41.4RolesandResponsibilities-Organisational 51.5TrainingandCompetence 51.6MedicalTraining 61.7MedicalCertification 61.8SimultaneousOperations(SIMOPS) 71.9SeaState/WeatherFactors 71.10HealthandSafety 7
2. Vessel Selection – Regulatory Aspect 82.1RegulatoryBodies 82.2Certification 92.3VesselSelection 102.4Audit 10
3. Suitability Assessment When Selecting A Vessel 11
4. End Of Contract / Project Review 16
5. Abbreviations/Glossary 17
AppendicesAppendixI:ActivitySpecificFactorstoBeConsidered 18AppendixII:ReferenceDocuments 20
FiguresFigure1–Lifecyclestagesofanoffshoreenergyproject 2Figure2–HighLevelSummaryofResponsibilities 5Figure3-SummaryoftrainingrequirementsMasters/Skippersforvariousvesseltypes 6Figure4-Considerationwhendeterminingtheappropriatecertificationforavessel 10Figure5–FitForPurposeVesselSelectionProcess 12Figure6–VesselselectionFactorstoConsider 14
Sponsors and ConsultantsRenewableUKwouldliketoexpressourthanksandappreciationtotheCrownEstateforactingastheleadpartner,andtheirgenerosityinsponsoringthedevelopmentoftheseguidelines.
ThisdocumentwaspreparedforRenewableUKandTheCrownEstatebyDetNorskeVeritas(DNV).
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Foreword
RenewableUK(RUK)andTheCrownEstateareworkinginpartnership(inHealthandSafety)tofacilitatethesharingoflessonsandthedevelopmentofgoodpracticeintheoffshorerenewableindustrytoensurethesafeandsuccessfuldeliveryofrenewableenergyprojectsfortheUK.
Thisdocumentisthefirstpartofaseriesofhealth&safetyguidelinesdevelopedfortheoffshorerenewableindustry,aimingatassistingdevelopersthroughoutallphasesofoffshorerenewableprojectswithintheUnitedKingdomRenewableEnergyZone(UKREZ).Theguidegivesinformationandinsightonhealthandsafetyaspectsrelatedtotheselectionofvessels.ThiswillassistdutyholdersintheselectionofvesselsandequipmentforoperationsintheUKREZincludingtransittoandfromthezone,thatarebothsafeandFitforPurpose.
Fitforpurposeinthecontextofthisguidemeans:
“A vessel with the appropriate capability, equipment and crewing levels to carry out planned activities at a specific site for a defined duration, taking due consideration of the activity, site location, conditions and any changes to plans or incidents which may reasonably be foreseen.”
ItshouldbenotedthattheHealth&SafetyatWorketc.Act1974(ApplicationoutsideGreatBritain)(Variation)Order2009(and2011variationorder)extendtheprescribedprovisionsoftheHSWActtoworkactivitiesbeyondtheterritorialseaandtootherspecifiedareasdesignatedbyorderundersection1(7)oftheContinentalShelfAct1964.ItextendstheHSWActtoworkactivitiessuchastheconstruction,repairandoperationofenergystructuresandrelatedstructureswithinarenewableenergyzone(REZ).AnewOrderisexpectedtocomeintoeffectinApril2013
Purpose of the guidance
Offshorewind,waveandtidalprojectsareintroducingnewanduniquerisksbymovingfurtheroffshoreintodeeperwatersandmorehostileenvironments.Theselectionandmanagementofappropriatevesselsiscriticaltoensurethesafeandsuccessfulexecutionofprojects.
TheCrownEstateisthereforedevelopingaseriesofsafetyguidancedocumentsincollaborationwithRUKthataddressthesignificanthealthandsafetyaspectsofmarineoperationsduringthelifecycleofoffshoreprojectswhichcomprisesthebroadstagesshowninFigure1.Whilsteachareawillhavedifferingmarinecharacteristicsandawiderangeofvesselswillbeutilisedinthevariousoperations,thisdocumentisintendedtoprovideguidanceintheprocessofselectionandmanagementofvesselsandinterfaceofequipmenttoensureallareFitforPurposeandoperatedwithinarobustHealth&Safetymanagementsystem.Guide Target Audience & Applicability
Theguideisaimedatdevelopersandthosenewtotheoffshorerenewablesectorthatmaynotbefamiliarwiththeoperationofvesselsorareconsideringusingvesselsindeeperwaterorfurtherfromshore.
Theguidecoversmostvesseltypescommonlyused.TheprincipleofensuringvesselsareFitforPurposealsoapplieswhereinnovativesolutionsoralternativevesseltypesareused.
Theguideassumesthatatenderassessmentwhichconsideredduediligence(definedasacompetentandreasonableefforttoensurethesuppliercanmeettheirobligationsinasafemanner)hasbeencarriedouttodeterminethecompetenceofthevesselsupplier/owner.
Itshouldbenotedthattheguidetakesaccountofapplicableregulations,
guidanceandgoodpracticeascurrentlyseentoapplytovesselsafetyforthedevelopmentphaseofoffshorerenewableenergyprojects.Itisexpectedthatasregulations,standardsandindustrygoodpracticedevelopfurtherrevisionswillbemadetotheguidance.
Development (and Consenting) Phase
Thedevelopmentphaseforthepurposesofthisguideistakentomeantheperiodofactivityleadinguptothepointwhereconstructionisreadytocommencefollowingtheawardofconsentandincludesbutisnotlimitedto:
• Bird,fish&mammalsurveys;• Vesseltrafficsurveys;• Geotechnical&Geophysicalsurveys;• Installationofmeteorologicalequipment
(e.g.Masts/Buoys);• Crewtransferandservicevesseluse(to
maintainmeteorologicalequipment).
Construction and Installation Phase
Thephaseduringwhichconstructionoftheenergydevelopmentisundertakenwiththeinstallationoffoundations,erectionofthesupportstructuresandinstallationoftheturbines,cablesorotherequipmentasappropriatetothetypeofenergyproductionsystem.
Operations and Maintenance Phase
Oncompletionofconstruction,thedaytodayoperationandproductionofpowerfordeliverytothegridandtheon-goingmaintenanceofthestructures,balanceofplantandinfrastructure.
Figure 1: Lifecycle Stages of an Offshore Energy Project(areas covered by this issue of the guide are highlighted in green)
Development Phase
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Decommissioning Phase
Removalofequipmentattheendoftheitemsusefullifeinaccordancewithextantenvironmentalandregulatoryrequirementsatthetimeofremoval.PhasecouldincluderepoweringwhichwouldinvolveactivitiessetoutinthephasesoutlinedinFigure1.
Guide Layout
Thisguidegivesanoverviewofvesselsafetyissueswhichshouldbeconsideredandareapplicabletoanyactivityorvessel.AppendixIprovidesspecificadditionalinformation,eithertogeneralrequirementscommontoallactivitiesandvessels,ordirectlyrelatedtoaspecificactivity.AppendixIIgivesalistofrelevantlegislationandexistingguidelineswhichmayassistthereader.
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1. EFFECTIVE VESSEL SELECTION AND OPERATION
1.1 Vessel Selection
TheselectionofaFitforPurposevesseltooperateintheUKREZhastotakeintoaccountawiderangeoffactorsincluding:
• Theactivityitwillbecarryingout;• Theconditionslikelytobe
encounteredatthesiteoftheactivityandduringtransitto/fromthesite;
• Thedurationofthework.
Selectionshouldalsoconsider:
• Competence,experienceandtrainingofmarineandprojectcrews;
• Proceduralandindividualcompanyrequirements;
• Managementsystemsensuringsafeworking;
• Compliancewiththeappropriatemaritimerulesandregulations;
• Equipmentandfacilitiesrequiredtocarryouttheactivity.
Themajorityofactivitiescanbroadlybesubdividedintothefollowingsteps:
• Pre operation–Includingselectionofthevessel,mobilisationofequipmentandpersonneltothevessel.Thismayincludeinstallationofequipmentontoand/ormodificationofthevessel;
• During operations–Carryingouttheactivitye.g.surveys,installationofmeteorologicalmonitoringequipmentandmasts,transits,emergencysupport;
• Post operation–De-mobilisationofequipmentandpersonnelincludingreturningthevesseltoitspre-hireconfiguration.
Alloftheaboveshouldtakeintoaccountthehazardsassociatedwitheachstepandthepotentialimpactonthepeopleandvessel,hencerobustriskassessment,usingrecognisedtechniquesandmitigationofhazardsisrequired.Alevelofproportionalityneedstobeappliedinrelationtothedegreeofcomplexityrequiredfortheriskassessmenttechniquechosen(ReferenceISO31000andIEC/ISO31010).
1.2 Safety Management
Healthandsafetyisfundamentaltothesuccessfulcompletionoftheactivities.Eachactivitymustbedrivenbyriskassessmenttoensurethevesselselectionprocessaddressesallrisksasfarasreasonablypracticable.
Theparty(companyorindividual)withresponsibilityforthevesselshould:
• OperateaSafetyManagementSystem(SMS)whichcomplieswiththeInternationalSafetyManagement(ISM)CoderequirementsoftheInternationalMaritimeOrganisation,ifover500GrossTonnage(GT);or,
• BemanagedinaccordancewithMaritimeandCoastguardAgency(MCA)requirements;or,
• HaveaSafetyManagementSystemapprovedbyitsflagstatewhichhasbeenrecognisedbytheMCAandmeetsUKportstaterequirementsifthevesselisoperatinginUKterritorialwaters;or,
• Jack-upsshouldhaveadocumentedprocedurethatincludesallthekeyrequirementsoftheISMcodeifnotISMcompliant.
Developersandtheircontractorswhohaveresponsibilitiesfortheprojectand/ordefinedactivitybeingcarriedoutshould:
• Haveinplaceanestablishedandmaintainedhealthandsafetymanagementsystem.ThisshouldtakeaccountthegeneraldutiessetoutundertheHealthandSafetyatWorketc.Act1974andapplicabledelegatedlegislation(e.g.ManagementofHealthandSafetyatWorkRegulations1999,Construction(DesignandManagement)Regulations2007etc.).
Itisgoodpracticeforabridgingdocumenttobeproducedforthevesselwhich:
• Shouldbridgebetweenthecontractor’s(project)andcharterer’s(vessel)systems;
• Ensuressafepracticesareimplemented,understoodbyprojectandmarinecrewsandareauditable;
• ClearlyidentifiesEmergencyResponseactionsandprocedures;
• Clearlyidentifiesincidentreportingandrecordingprocesses;
• Alignsthesystemstoalevelappropriatetotheactivity;
• Identifiesandresolvesareasofconfusion;
• Ensuresprojectandmarinecrew’srolesandresponsibilities,particularlyintheeventofanaccident,arefullyunderstood;
• Istoalevelofdetailappropriatetothevesselandtheactivity.
1.3 Role and Responsibilities - VesselUltimatelytheMasterofthevesselisresponsibleforthesafetyofthevessel,itscrew,andallotherpersonnelonthevesselandwillalwayshaveoverridingauthority.HowevertheMasterwillneedtoliaisecloselywiththeprojectleaderonthevesseltogainfullunderstandingoftheactivityandanyconstraintsonthevessel.
• RolesandresponsibilitiesshouldbeclearlydefinedintheSafetyManagementSystem;
• Anypersoninvolvedintheactivityorseeinganunsafesituationshouldbeabletorequesttheoperationisimmediatelystoppediftheyconsideritisunsafetocontinue.
• Managementshouldsupportcallstostoptheactivityongroundsofsafety.
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1.4 Roles and Responsibilities - OrganisationalTheresponsibilitiesofthevariousorganisationsinvolvedarepotentiallycomplexandvarybetweendevelopersandtheirvariouscontractors.AgeneraloverviewoftypicalareasofresponsibilityissummarisedinFigure2.
1.5 Training and CompetenceOntheselectedvesseltwogroupsofpeopleneedtobeconsidered:
• MarineCrew–Thenormalvesselcrewwhoasseafarerswillhavecertificationtoprovetheircompetenciesinlinewiththeappropriatemaritimerulesandregulations.
Figure 2: High Level Summary of Responsibilities – Those involved in ensuring the selection of a fit for purpose vessel whilst acknowledging there may be overlaps.
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• Vesselselectiononbehalfofdutyholder(subjecttocontract)
• ProjectPhasesafety(partychief /onsiteprojectmanager
• ManningandTrainingProjectCrew • DutyHolder-responsibleoverallforthe
development• Competenceofcontractor• Selectionofvessels(in-houseorsub-contract)• AppointmentofMarineWarrantySurveyor• Appointmentofclientrepresentative• DutiesassetoutunderCDM(e.g.provisionof
H&Sinformation,designatedappointmentsetc.)• Cannotsub-contracthealth&safety
responsibility
• ProjectCrew–Personnelonthevesseltoconductspecifictasksrelatedtotheactivitiesbeingundertakentodevelop,construct,operateormaintaintheenergydevelopment.Theirareasofexpertisewillberelatedtotheirworkandtheyareconsideredtohaveminimaldirectmaritimeexperienceunlesstheyhavefulfilledtherequiredrolepreviously.ProjectcrewmaybeconsideredpassengersorspecialpersonnelasdescribedinMGN390(M).
• MarineandProjectcrewcompetenciesshouldbeidentifiedandconfirmedappropriatetothetypeofvesselselectedandtheactivitytobecarriedout.
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1.5.1 Marine Crew
Dependentonthetypeofvesselandotherfactors,suchasdistancefromsafehaven/shoreandcrewmanningrequirementsforextendedoperations,themarinecrewshouldbetrainedtomeettherequirementsofeither:
• InternationalConventiononStandardsofTraining,CertificationandWatchkeepingforSeafarers(STCW);or,
• RYAcertificateswithcommercialendorsementappropriatetothevesseltype(mayhavelimitationswhichneedtobeconsidered);or,
• EquivalentapprovedbyUKFlagauthority(MCA).
1.5.2 Project Crew
ProjectCrewtrainingshouldbebasedonriskassessmentoftheactivitytobecarriedout,companypolicyandanyprojectspecificrequirements.Thefollowingisanindicativesummary:
• Specialisttrainingintheirparticularareasofexpertiseappropriatetotheactivity.
• Marinesafetytrainingeither:- RenewableUK-MarineSafetyTraining(MST);or,
- STCWPersonalSurvivalTechniques(PST);or,
- BasicOffshoreSafetyInductionandEmergencyTraining(BOSIET).
• SafetyInductionTrainingonjoiningthevesselcoveringtherequirementsofMCA-MarineGuidanceNotesMGN390(M)or120(M)whichbroadlycovers:- Beingabletocommunicatewithotherpersonsonboardonelementarysafetymattersandunderstandsafetyinformationsymbols,signsandalarms.
- Actionstotakeinemergencies(e.g.manoverboard,fire,raisingalarmsandreactiontoalarmssounding,donninglifejackets,accidentsormedicalemergenciesoperationofsafetyequipment).
• Regularrefreshertrainingtomaintainawarenessandstandards.
• Projectcrewstoparticipateinvesselmustersanddrillstodemonstratetheirunderstandingofemergencyduties,alarmsystemsandalllifesavingandfirefightingequipmentandtheirroles
isappropriate.
(Note:Thesuitabilityofthemarinetrainingshouldbecheckedagainstthescopeoftheapplicablestandard/courseandtherequirementsfortheproject/activitybeingperformed.)
1.5.3 Common Training
Additionalspecialisttrainingshouldbeprovidedforeitherthemarineorprojectcrewdependingontheactivitiesbeingundertakenandwhoisresponsibleforoperatingtheequipmentsuchas:
• Manualhandling;• Lifting;• Craneorwinchcontrol;• Workingatheightandrescuetraining.
ThetrainingrequirementsshouldbebasedonriskassessmentandaTrainingNeedsAnalysisasappropriatetocarryouttheactivity.
1.6 Medical TrainingIntheeventofanemergencywhenoperatingfurtherfromshorewhereitcantakealongtimetoreturntoharbourortoreceivemedicalassistancefromothersources,suitablytrainedpersonsshouldbeavailable.Thefollowingareexamplesofappropriatemedicaltraining:
• MastersofWorkboatscodedtooperateinAreacategory0,orthosevesselsover500gtshouldhavetheMCAProficiencyinMedicalCare(MGN96(M))(formerlyCaptain’sMedical)andacopyof“TheShipsCaptain’sMedicalGuide”;or,
• MastersofmostothercodedvesselsshouldhavetheProficiencyinMedicalFirstAidcertificate(formerlytheFirstAidatSeacertificate);or,
• RYAskippersshouldhaveAdvancedFirstAidertraining.
Inadditiontotheaboveriskassessment,thenumberofpersonsandtheriskprofilemayindicateadditionalpersonsshouldbetrainedinthefollowing:
• ProficiencyinMedicalFirstAid(FormallyFirstAidatsea);or,
• OffshoreFirstAiderleveltraining(OffshoreFirst–AidCertificate);or,
• OffshoreMedicleveltraining(OffshoreMedicCertificate).
1.7 Medical Certification
• MarinecrewshouldalreadyholdcertificationappropriatetothetypeofvesseltomeetMCAand/orSTCWrequirementssuchas:
• ENG1SeafarerMedicalCertificate–legallyrequiredbyMasterofsmallcommercialvesselscertifiedforAreaCategory1or0(morethan60milesfromasafehaven);or,
Figure 3: Summary of training requirements Masters/Skippers for various vessel types
Vessels <24m on load line
length
Vessels >24m on load line
length <500gtVessels >500gt
Jack-ups(non-self
propelled)
-Noformaltrainingrecognised
-InternationalJack-upBargeOwnersAssociationadvisesonqualificationsandcompetence–Green&Redlogbooks
- RYASkipper+commercialendorsement
- STCW
- Demonstrationforbothiscertificationandlogbooks
- STCW
- Demonstrationisbycertificationandlogbooks
- STCW
- Demonstrationofcompliancebylogbooks
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• ML5MedicalReportandCertificate-legallyrequiredbyMasterofsmallcommercialvesselscertifiedforAreaCategory2to6(nomorethan60milesfromasafehaven)andcrewmemberswhosenormalplaceofworkisonboardavesselwhichgoestosea;(Note:ML5maynotbeconsideredsufficientforworkfurtheroffshore);or,
• SeafarerMedicalCertificatesacceptedbytheMCAMSN1815(M)listofcountrieswhosecertificatesasequivalenttoENG1.
Projectcrewshouldhavemedicalcertificatestoconfirmfitnesstoworkoffshoreeither:
• MedicalscarriedoutinaccordancewithTheRenewableUKMedicalFitnesstoWorkGuidelinesfornearoffshoreandlandbasedrenewableenergyprojects;or,
• Oil&GasUK(OGUK)offshoremedical(formerlyUnitedKingdomOffshoreOperatorsAssociation(UKOOA)medicalcertificate);or,
• CertificatesacceptedaspartoftheNorthSeamutualrecognitionagreementwithOGUKasbeingequivalent;or,
• OthermedicalcertificatesacceptedaspartoftheNorthSeamutualrecognitionagreementwithOGUK.
1.8 Simultaneous Operations (SIMOPS) Severalactivitiesmaybeunderwaydependingonthephaseofthedevelopmentslifecyclee.g.birdandmammalsurveyscontinueafterthedevelopmentphasetomonitortheeffectsinthelongerterm.
Thepotentialexistsforconflictingactivityrequirementsandthepossibilityofmanyvesselsoperatingincloseproximity.Thisgivesrisetothepotentialforaccidentstooccurandtheneedforthistobereducedbyhazardidentification(HAZID),riskassessmentandcarefulmanagement.
Amarinecoordinatorshouldbeappointedtomanagevesseltrafficandemergencyresponseactivitiesintheeventofanincident.Amarine
coordinatorisarequirementofanEmergencyResponseCo-operationPlan(ERCoP)whichisarequirementoftheoperationphasesofadevelopmentbutmayalsoberequiredduringthedevelopmentphaseifotheractivitiesarebeingcarriedoutconcurrentlyasappropriateandagreedwiththeMCA(MGN371).IMCAM203givesfurtherguidanceonSIMOPS.
1.9 Sea State / Weather FactorsConsiderationofprevalentweather,seaconditionsandothermetoceandataareessentialinordertocarryoutactivitiesinasafemannertherefore:• Theweatherlimitationsoftheactivity
needtobedeterminedtakingintoaccountthesiteanddurationofthework;
• Theselectedvesselmustbecapableofoperationswithintheexpectedprevalentconditionswithasafetymargintoallowforchangesinenvironmentalconditions;
• Theassessmentofweatherconditionsshouldincludethetimetotransitto/fromthesiteanddistancefromasafehaven;
• Acommonunderstandingofthelimitationsofthevesselbetweenallpartiesisessential;
• Sitespecificanduptodateweatherforecastsneedtobereviewedtoallowplanningoftheoperation;
• Localweather,wind,tideandseastatecharacteristicsandotherapplicablemetoceandatamustbetakenintoaccountatthetimeofcarryingouttheactivity;
• Localconditionsshoulddictatewhenoperationsaresafetocontinue;
• Theenvironmentalconditionsshouldbebelowthelimitssetwithintheriskassessmentandproceduresfortheactivity.
1.10 Health and SafetyAdetailedconsiderationofoccupationalhealthandsafetyrisksareoutsidethemainscopeoftheseguidelines.Howeverthesemustbetakenintoaccountaspartofthewiderhealthandsafetymanagementsystemsandarrangements
operatedbythedeveloper,contactorsandotherswhereapplicable.Primaryreferenceshouldbemadetotherelevantlegislationandguidance(e.g.HSE,MCA)astheyrelatetotheforeseeablehealthandsafetyrisksfortheprojectoractivitybeingundertaken.Occupationalhealthandsafetyrisksthatarelikelytobeofparticularrelevancetotheselectionandoperationofvesselswouldincludebutarenotlimitedto:• Workingatheight• Confinedandrestrictedworking
spaces• Electrical&mechanicalrisks• Manualhandling• Lifting• Health&well-being(e.g.fatigue,
comfort)• Noise• Vibration(e.g.wholebodyvibration
(WBV)
Ineverysituationsuitableandsufficientriskassessmentswillneedtobeperformedandeffectivecontrolsputintoplacethatreduceriskstoaslowalevelasreasonablypracticable.FurtherdetailsaresetouttheinthereferencedocumentsbelowaswellasviatheHSE(http://www.hse.gov.uk/)ortheMCA(http://www.dft.gov.uk/mca/).Itshouldbeemphasisedthattheriskassessmentsshouldnotonlytakeaccountofthedirectriskofinjuryorharmoftheassociatedactivity/taskbutalsotheforeseeableconsequentialrisks.Forexamplemarineandprojectcrewonsmallvesselscouldbeexposedtotheriskofinjuryarisingfromwholebodyvibrationorsevereshockasaresultofimpacts(SeeMGN436(M+F)).Inadditiontheconsequentialrisksassociatedwithvibrationmaycausefatigue,discomfort(e.g.seasickness)whichmayimpactoncapabilityandsafety.
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2. VESSEL SELECTION – REGULATORY ASPECTS
2.1 Regulatory Bodies
ResponsibilityforhealthandsafetyregulationoftheoffshorerenewablesindustryintheUKresidespredominantlybetweentheMaritimeandCoastguardAgency(MCA)andtheHealthandSafetyExecutivesofBritain(HSE)(IncludesNorthernIreland(HSENI)).
Asa“ruleofthumb”,ifitfloatsitisregulatedbytheMCA,ifitisfixedtotheseabed(ontheUKcontinentalshelf)itisregulatedbytheHSE.AMemorandumofUnderstanding(MoU)hasbeenagreedbetweentheMCA/HSE/MarineAccidentInvestigationBranch(MAIB)tohelpensureeffectiveco-ordinationbetweentheorganisations.Thetablesummarisesthekeyregulatorybodies’responsibilities.
AccidentreportingshouldbecarriedoutinaccordancewithReportingofInjuries,DiseasesandDangerousOccurrencesRegulations(RIDDOR)andmayinvolvetheMAIBifrelatedtomarineoperationsand/orHSEifprojectrelatedorwherethereisconflictinginterestswhenajointHSE/MAIBapproachmaybeappropriate.
MCA
TheMCAisresponsibleforenforcingallmerchantshippingregulationsinrespectofoccupationalhealthandsafety,thesafetyofvessels,safenaviga-tionandoperation(includingmanninglevelsandcrewcompetency).Merchantshippinghealthandsafetyregulationsextendtoallthoseworkingontheship,andallshipboardactivitiescarriedoutbythecrewunderthecontroloftheship’sMaster.
HSE
Statutorybodywhosemainfunctionistomakearrangementstosecurethehealth,safetyandwelfareofpeopleatworkandtoprotectthepublicfromdangersarisingfromworkactivities.TheHSE’sstatutorypowersandrespon-sibilitiesarederivedfromtheHealthandSafetyatWorketc.Act1974(HSWA)andassociatedrelevantstatutoryprovisionsincludingtheDocksRegulations1988andotherrelatedlegislation.
IMO
PrimarypurposeoftheInternationalMaritimeOrganisation(IMO)istodevelopandmaintainacomprehensiveregulatoryframeworkforshippingwhichincludessafety,environmentalconcerns,legalmatters,technicalco-operation,maritimesecurityandtheefficiencyofshipping.Examplesincludebutarenotlimitedto:• InternationalConventionfortheSafetyofLifeatSea(SOLAS).• InternationalRegulationsforPreventingCollisionsatSea(COLREG)• InternationalConventionforthePreventionofPollutionfromShips(MARPOL).
FlagStatesImplementtreatiesincludingthoseoftheIMOtowhichtheysubscribeintoNationallegislation.IntheUKthisroleiscarriedoutbytheMCA
PortStates
PortStateControl(PSC)istheinspectionofforeignshipsinnationalportstoverifythattheconditionoftheshipanditsequipmentcomplywiththerequire-mentsofinternationalregulationsandthattheshipismannedandoperatedincompliancewiththeserules.
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2.2 Certification
SelectionofasuitablevesselthatissafeandFitforPurposeforitsintendedactivityneedstotakeintoaccounttheregulationstowhichthevesselisbuilt,maintainedandoperated.Regulatoryrequirementscoveranumberofaspectsincluding:
• Flagandclassificationsocietyrequirements;
• Thenumberofmarineandnon-marinecrewon-board;
• Levelofcrewtrainingandcompetence.
Thetable(right)summariseskeyfactorsforvariousregulatoryregimes.
RegulatoryRegime CriticalFactors
Either“SVCCodeMGN280(M)oroneoftheexistingCodesofPractice,(e.g.Work-boat&PilotBoatCode)
≤12passengers<24mLoadLineLengthServiceRestrictionsApply
HighSpeedCode>12PassengersServiceRestrictionsApply
UKMCAPassengerShipRegulationsandEUDirective98/18/ECSafetyrulesandstandardsforpassengerships(EUPass)
>12PassengersServiceRestrictionsApply
SOLAS/SPS(InternationalConventions)>500GTDoesnotaccountforferryingoperations
ItshouldbenotedthatsomevesseltypessuchasJack-upswhicharenotpoweredandfishingvesselsmaycomeunderdifferentregulations.InthecaseofJack-ups,thoselistedrightareapplicable,howeverthelistisnotexhaustive:
Thevesselselectedshouldmeetthefollowingbroadregulatoryfactors:
• Vesselsaboveconventionsize(>500GT)requireclassificationandflagstatecertification;or,
• Vesselsbelowconventionsize,maynothaveclasscertificates,andshouldbebuilttoUKnationalstandardssuchastheMCA’sCodesofPracticeforSmallCommercialVessels(SCV);or,
• Non–UKflaggedvesselsbuilttostandardsacceptabletotheMCAforoperationinUKwaters.
Jack-upvesselsshouldcomplywiththeapplicablerulesdependentontheirconfiguration.
RegulatoryRegime CriticalFactors
SOLAS(InternationalConventions)MODUCodeClassificationSocietyrules
Permanentlymanned*jack–upswithcertifiedaccommodation*
SOLAS(InternationalConventions)ClassificationSocietyrules Permanentlymanned*jack–upsover24m
SCVCode(MGN280);or,EquivalentFlagstaterules;or,ClassificationSocietyrules
Unmannedjack-up,notfittedwithcertifiedac-commodation*and<24mLoadLineLength
SOLAS/SPS(InternationalConventions)>500GTDoesnotaccountforferryingoperations
*TermsasdefinedinBWEA Guidelines for the Selection and Operation of Jack-ups in the Marine Renewable Energy Industry
*SeeMCAOperationalAdviceNote411fordetailedinterpretationofregulationsfor<24mvessels.
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2.3 Vessel Selection
AvesselthatisdeemedFitforPurposeforoffshorerenewableprojectswillbeinfluencedbyanumberofoperationalfactorsincludingbutnotlimitedto:
• Type,frequency,scaleandcomplexityoftheactivity;
• Equipmentandpersonnelrequiredtobecarried;
• Stationkeepingrequirements;• Areaofoperation;• Numberofprojectcrew;• Vesselendurance/timeoffshore;• Crewcomfortfactorse.g.fatigue,
vibration,andotheroccupationalhealthaspects.
• Transittimes;• Sea,tideandwindoperationallimits.
Theaboveinformationisoftenprovidedinamethodstatementdetailingthescheduleofworkrequired.ThiscanalsobeusedduringavesselauditincludingaMarineWarrantySurveytoensurethevesselselectedcanachievetherequirementsoftheactivity.
Figure4outlinesanexamplethatdemonstratessomeoftheconsiderationsrequiredforselectingatypeofvesselfortheactivitybasedonlegislativerequirements.Itshouldbenotedthatthisisnotexhaustiveandotherregulationsandcodesmaybeappropriateforothervesseltypese.g.useoffishingvessels,workboatsandjack-ups.
2.4 Audit
Onceavesseltypeandoperationalparametersareknown,itisimportanttoensurepotentialvesselsandthevesseloperatorsareauditedtoconfirm:
• TheyareFitforPurpose;• Meetallthenecessarylegislative
requirementsandanyadditionalrequirementsofthedevelopersorvesseloperatorstoenhancesafety;
• Classandflagcertificationisinplaceandcurrent,includingforinstalledequipment;
• EquipmenthasbeeninstalledcorrectlytoacceptedstandardsandisFitforPurpose;
• SafetyManagementSystems/planscomplywithlegislativerequirements;
• Vesselandofficepracticesareconsistent.
Thisshouldbethroughestablishedcompetentorganisationsorpersonswithinthedeveloper’s(ortheircontractors)ownorganisationwithsuitablemarineexperiencee.g.trainedmarinesurveyorsandwarrantysurveyors.
Examplesofauditstandardswhichmaybeappropriateinclude:
• InternationalMarinecontractorsAssociation’s(IMCA)CommonMarineInspectionDocument(CMID);
• OilCompaniesInternationalMarineForum’s(OCIMF)OffshoreVesselInspectionDatabase(OVID)andassociatedQuestionnaire(OVIQ).
Figure 4: Consideration when determining the appropriate certification for a vessel
Vessel Selection
Distance from Safe Haven
<60nm
≤12 pax
SCV Code Area category 2/1/0
<24m loadline
>12 pax
Convention ≥24m
loadline
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SOLAS
Non High -Speed
> HSC Criteria*
HSC / EU PASS
Distance from Safe Haven
>60nm <150nm
≤12 pax
SCV Code Area category 1 / 0 <24m Loadline
>12 pax
Convention ≥24m
loadline
< HSC Criteria*
SOLAS
Non-High Speed
> HSC Criteria*
HSC / EU PASS
Distance from Safe Haven
>150nm
≤12 pax
SCV Code Area category 0
<24m loadline
>12 pax
Convention ≥24m
loadline
< HSC Criteria*
SOLAS
Non High -Speed
> HSC Criteria*
HSC / EU PASS
*HSCCriteria“High-speedcraft”isacraftcapableofmaximumspeed,inmetrespersecond(m/s),equaltoorexceeding:3.7∇0.1667(m/s)(expressedinknots=7.192∇0.1667(kts)Where∇ =displacementcorrespondingtothedesignwaterline(m3).
Note:Dottedlinesindicatewherealternativeoptionscanbetaken.
11
ThereareanumberofsignificantfactorswhichshouldtobeconsideredwhenselectingavesselwhichissafeandFitforPurpose.ThesefactorshavebeengroupedintosixkeyareaswhichshouldbeconsideredinordertodetermineifavesselcanbeconsideredFitforPurposeandareasfollows:
• Activity to be carried out–ThestartingpointinselectingasafeandFitforPurposevesselistoidentifyandclearlyunderstandtheactivitythevesselisrequiredtocarryout.
• Site information–Theareawheretheactivitywillbecarriedoutneedstobeidentifiedandinformationprovidedproportionatetotheactivitybeingperformedandtheforeseeableconditionsandrisksbothtoassistvesselselectionandalsotoadvisevesselaudit/surveyteams(e.g.warrantysurveyor)toensuretheycantakethisintoaccounttohelpensuretheselectedvesselisFitforPurpose.
• Vessel facilities –Thesewillberequiredtomeettheneedsofthemarineandprojectcrewandtoprovidetheoperatingplatformfortheequipmentrequiredfortheactivityandthevesselssuitabilitytodealwithpossibleemergencysituations.Notallaredirectlysafetyrelated,buttheywillallhavesomeimpact.Forexample,pooraccommodationaffectspersonnelbyincreasingfatigueandwholebodyvibrationandcausesdiscomfort(e.g.seasickness)whichimpactsoncapabilityandsafety.
3. SUITABILITY ASSESSMENT WHEN SELECTING A VESSEL
• Vessel selection criteria–FactorswhichmayaffectorimpingeonthevesselcapabilityshouldbemanagedtoensurethevesselselectedremainsFitforPurposeinanyconditionsitcanreasonablybeexpectedtoencounterwhilstcarryingouttheactivity.
• Vessel Management –Managementofthevesselandthepersonnelwholiveandworkaboardarekeysafetydriverstoensurethecontinuedsafetyandthecapabilitytoremainontask.Goodcommunicationisvitalforthemarineandprojectcrewtoensuretheyhaveacommonunderstandingandproductiveworkingrelationship.
• Mobilisation and Demobilisation–Addressestheinstallationandremovalofequipmentneededtocarryouttheactivityontheselectedvesselwhichhasasignificantpotentialsafetyimpactonthevesselandtheinstallation/removalpersonnel.
Aprocessflowchartisprovidedonpages12&13whichgivesanoverviewofthecompleteselectionprocesswhilstfurtherdetailsonthefactorswhichshouldbeconsideredateachstageareprovidedonpages14&15.Theinformationprovidedisnotexhaustive,thereforedevelopersandtheircontractorsmustensureariskassessmentiscarriedoutforeachactivityandanappropriatevessel(s)selected.
12
Figure 5: “Fit for Purpose” Vessel Selection Process
Scope of Ac�vity Clearly
Defined?
START
Iden�fy Scope of Ac�vity
Determine Ac�vity Requirements
Method Statement Includes Risk Assessment
Vessel Facili�es
Space for Project Crew and Comfort
Space and Capability for Project Equipment
Vessel Selec�on Criteria
Opera�onal Limita�ons due to Ac�vity
Sufficient Space
Robustness of Vessel for Ac�vity Requirements
Vessel Management
Training Marine/Project Crew
Safety Management
Roles & Responsibili�es
Marine & Project Crew Integra�on
Emergency Response
Communica�on
ON
SITE
OPERATION
DEMOBILISATION
MOBILISATION
Embark Equipment and Personnel
Install Project Equipment
END “Fit for Purpose” Vessel
VESSEL SAFE OPERATION “FIT FOR PURPOSE” VESSEL SELECTION ACTIVITY
Class society HSE Manager
Marine Warranty Surveyor
Survey/Audit Installa�ons
Expected Outputs
Clear iden�fica�on of the ac�vity to be carried out.
Clear details of the site and poten�al hazards.
Expected Outputs
Iden�fica�on of the facili�es required on the vessel to allow the ac�vity to be carried out safely.
Expected Outputs
Iden�fica�on and selec�on of a vessel which is “Fit for Purpose” and can provide the facili�es required to ensure the ac�vity can be carried out in a safe manner.
Requirements for a “Fit for Purpose”
vessel clearly defined?
Vessel capability matches
requirements for a “Fit for Purpose”
Vessel?
Is the Vessel safety
management appropriate for
the ac�vity?
Consider Available Vessels
YES
Liaison
Pre-Opera�on Toolbox Talk
Safety Management during Each Ac�vity
Management of Local Hazards
Disembark project crew and equipment
Uninstall project equipment
Restore Vessel to original condi�on
Collect and Document Informa�on on the site
of the Ac�vity
Site Specific Informa�on
Clearly Defined?
YES
NO
NO YES
Class society Marine Warranty Surveyor
Survey/Audit Post Uninstall wok
Emergency Response Capability (e.g. LSA)
Determine loca�on of Ac�vity
Site Condi�ons : Weather, Environmental
YES
Pre-sailing Safety Induc�on Brief
NO
YES
NO
NO
Scope of Ac�vity Clearly
Defined?
START
Iden�fy Scope of Ac�vity
Determine Ac�vity Requirements
Method Statement Includes Risk Assessment
Vessel Facili�es
Space for Project Crew and Comfort
Space and Capability for Project Equipment
Vessel Selec�on Criteria
Opera�onal Limita�ons due to Ac�vity
Sufficient Space
Robustness of Vessel for Ac�vity Requirements
Vessel Management
Training Marine/Project Crew
Safety Management
Roles & Responsibili�es
Marine & Project Crew Integra�on
Emergency Response
Communica�on
ON
SITE
OPERATION
DEMOBILISATION
MOBILISATION
Embark Equipment and Personnel
Install Project Equipment
END “Fit for Purpose” Vessel
VESSEL SAFE OPERATION “FIT FOR PURPOSE” VESSEL SELECTION ACTIVITY
Class society HSE Manager
Marine Warranty Surveyor
Survey/Audit Installa�ons
Expected Outputs
Clear iden�fica�on of the ac�vity to be carried out.
Clear details of the site and poten�al hazards.
Expected Outputs
Iden�fica�on of the facili�es required on the vessel to allow the ac�vity to be carried out safely.
Expected Outputs
Iden�fica�on and selec�on of a vessel which is “Fit for Purpose” and can provide the facili�es required to ensure the ac�vity can be carried out in a safe manner.
Requirements for a “Fit for Purpose”
vessel clearly defined?
Vessel capability matches
requirements for a “Fit for Purpose”
Vessel?
Is the Vessel safety
management appropriate for
the ac�vity?
Consider Available Vessels
YES
Liaison
Pre-Opera�on Toolbox Talk
Safety Management during Each Ac�vity
Management of Local Hazards
Disembark project crew and equipment
Uninstall project equipment
Restore Vessel to original condi�on
Collect and Document Informa�on on the site
of the Ac�vity
Site Specific Informa�on
Clearly Defined?
YES
NO
NO YES
Class society Marine Warranty Surveyor
Survey/Audit Post Uninstall wok
Emergency Response Capability (e.g. LSA)
Determine loca�on of Ac�vity
Site Condi�ons : Weather, Environmental
YES
Pre-sailing Safety Induc�on Brief
NO
YES
NO
NO
Scope of Ac�vity Clearly
Defined?
START
Iden�fy Scope of Ac�vity
Determine Ac�vity Requirements
Method Statement Includes Risk Assessment
Vessel Facili�es
Space for Project Crew and Comfort
Space and Capability for Project Equipment
Vessel Selec�on Criteria
Opera�onal Limita�ons due to Ac�vity
Sufficient Space
Robustness of Vessel for Ac�vity Requirements
Vessel Management
Training Marine/Project Crew
Safety Management
Roles & Responsibili�es
Marine & Project Crew Integra�on
Emergency Response
Communica�on
ON
SITE
OPERATION
DEMOBILISATION
MOBILISATION
Embark Equipment and Personnel
Install Project Equipment
END “Fit for Purpose” Vessel
VESSEL SAFE OPERATION “FIT FOR PURPOSE” VESSEL SELECTION ACTIVITY
Class society HSE Manager
Marine Warranty Surveyor
Survey/Audit Installa�ons
Expected Outputs
Clear iden�fica�on of the ac�vity to be carried out.
Clear details of the site and poten�al hazards.
Expected Outputs
Iden�fica�on of the facili�es required on the vessel to allow the ac�vity to be carried out safely.
Expected Outputs
Iden�fica�on and selec�on of a vessel which is “Fit for Purpose” and can provide the facili�es required to ensure the ac�vity can be carried out in a safe manner.
Requirements for a “Fit for Purpose”
vessel clearly defined?
Vessel capability matches
requirements for a “Fit for Purpose”
Vessel?
Is the Vessel safety
management appropriate for
the ac�vity?
Consider Available Vessels
YES
Liaison
Pre-Opera�on Toolbox Talk
Safety Management during Each Ac�vity
Management of Local Hazards
Disembark project crew and equipment
Uninstall project equipment
Restore Vessel to original condi�on
Collect and Document Informa�on on the site
of the Ac�vity
Site Specific Informa�on
Clearly Defined?
YES
NO
NO YES
Class society Marine Warranty Surveyor
Survey/Audit Post Uninstall wok
Emergency Response Capability (e.g. LSA)
Determine loca�on of Ac�vity
Site Condi�ons : Weather, Environmental
YES
Pre-sailing Safety Induc�on Brief
NO
YES
NO
NO
Scope of Ac�vity Clearly
Defined?
START
Iden�fy Scope of Ac�vity
Determine Ac�vity Requirements
Method Statement Includes Risk Assessment
Vessel Facili�es
Space for Project Crew and Comfort
Space and Capability for Project Equipment
Vessel Selec�on Criteria
Opera�onal Limita�ons due to Ac�vity
Sufficient Space
Robustness of Vessel for Ac�vity Requirements
Vessel Management
Training Marine/Project Crew
Safety Management
Roles & Responsibili�es
Marine & Project Crew Integra�on
Emergency Response
Communica�on
ON
SITE
OPERATION
DEMOBILISATION
MOBILISATION
Embark Equipment and Personnel
Install Project Equipment
END “Fit for Purpose” Vessel
VESSEL SAFE OPERATION “FIT FOR PURPOSE” VESSEL SELECTION ACTIVITY
Class society HSE Manager
Marine Warranty Surveyor
Survey/Audit Installa�ons
Expected Outputs
Clear iden�fica�on of the ac�vity to be carried out.
Clear details of the site and poten�al hazards.
Expected Outputs
Iden�fica�on of the facili�es required on the vessel to allow the ac�vity to be carried out safely.
Expected Outputs
Iden�fica�on and selec�on of a vessel which is “Fit for Purpose” and can provide the facili�es required to ensure the ac�vity can be carried out in a safe manner.
Requirements for a “Fit for Purpose”
vessel clearly defined?
Vessel capability matches
requirements for a “Fit for Purpose”
Vessel?
Is the Vessel safety
management appropriate for
the ac�vity?
Consider Available Vessels
YES
Liaison
Pre-Opera�on Toolbox Talk
Safety Management during Each Ac�vity
Management of Local Hazards
Disembark project crew and equipment
Uninstall project equipment
Restore Vessel to original condi�on
Collect and Document Informa�on on the site
of the Ac�vity
Site Specific Informa�on
Clearly Defined?
YES
NO
NO YES
Class society Marine Warranty Surveyor
Survey/Audit Post Uninstall wok
Emergency Response Capability (e.g. LSA)
Determine loca�on of Ac�vity
Site Condi�ons : Weather, Environmental
YES
Pre-sailing Safety Induc�on Brief
NO
YES
NO
NO
13
Figure 5: “Fit for Purpose” Vessel Selection Process
Scope of Ac�vity Clearly
Defined?
START
Iden�fy Scope of Ac�vity
Determine Ac�vity Requirements
Method Statement Includes Risk Assessment
Vessel Facili�es
Space for Project Crew and Comfort
Space and Capability for Project Equipment
Vessel Selec�on Criteria
Opera�onal Limita�ons due to Ac�vity
Sufficient Space
Robustness of Vessel for Ac�vity Requirements
Vessel Management
Training Marine/Project Crew
Safety Management
Roles & Responsibili�es
Marine & Project Crew Integra�on
Emergency Response
Communica�on
ON
SITE
OPERATION
DEMOBILISATION
MOBILISATION
Embark Equipment and Personnel
Install Project Equipment
END “Fit for Purpose” Vessel
VESSEL SAFE OPERATION “FIT FOR PURPOSE” VESSEL SELECTION ACTIVITY
Class society HSE Manager
Marine Warranty Surveyor
Survey/Audit Installa�ons
Expected Outputs
Clear iden�fica�on of the ac�vity to be carried out.
Clear details of the site and poten�al hazards.
Expected Outputs
Iden�fica�on of the facili�es required on the vessel to allow the ac�vity to be carried out safely.
Expected Outputs
Iden�fica�on and selec�on of a vessel which is “Fit for Purpose” and can provide the facili�es required to ensure the ac�vity can be carried out in a safe manner.
Requirements for a “Fit for Purpose”
vessel clearly defined?
Vessel capability matches
requirements for a “Fit for Purpose”
Vessel?
Is the Vessel safety
management appropriate for
the ac�vity?
Consider Available Vessels
YES
Liaison
Pre-Opera�on Toolbox Talk
Safety Management during Each Ac�vity
Management of Local Hazards
Disembark project crew and equipment
Uninstall project equipment
Restore Vessel to original condi�on
Collect and Document Informa�on on the site
of the Ac�vity
Site Specific Informa�on
Clearly Defined?
YES
NO
NO YES
Class society Marine Warranty Surveyor
Survey/Audit Post Uninstall wok
Emergency Response Capability (e.g. LSA)
Determine loca�on of Ac�vity
Site Condi�ons : Weather, Environmental
YES
Pre-sailing Safety Induc�on Brief
NO
YES
NO
NO
Scope of Ac�vity Clearly
Defined?
START
Iden�fy Scope of Ac�vity
Determine Ac�vity Requirements
Method Statement Includes Risk Assessment
Vessel Facili�es
Space for Project Crew and Comfort
Space and Capability for Project Equipment
Vessel Selec�on Criteria
Opera�onal Limita�ons due to Ac�vity
Sufficient Space
Robustness of Vessel for Ac�vity Requirements
Vessel Management
Training Marine/Project Crew
Safety Management
Roles & Responsibili�es
Marine & Project Crew Integra�on
Emergency Response
Communica�on
ON
SITE
OPERATION
DEMOBILISATION
MOBILISATION
Embark Equipment and Personnel
Install Project Equipment
END “Fit for Purpose” Vessel
VESSEL SAFE OPERATION “FIT FOR PURPOSE” VESSEL SELECTION ACTIVITY
Class society HSE Manager
Marine Warranty Surveyor
Survey/Audit Installa�ons
Expected Outputs
Clear iden�fica�on of the ac�vity to be carried out.
Clear details of the site and poten�al hazards.
Expected Outputs
Iden�fica�on of the facili�es required on the vessel to allow the ac�vity to be carried out safely.
Expected Outputs
Iden�fica�on and selec�on of a vessel which is “Fit for Purpose” and can provide the facili�es required to ensure the ac�vity can be carried out in a safe manner.
Requirements for a “Fit for Purpose”
vessel clearly defined?
Vessel capability matches
requirements for a “Fit for Purpose”
Vessel?
Is the Vessel safety
management appropriate for
the ac�vity?
Consider Available Vessels
YES
Liaison
Pre-Opera�on Toolbox Talk
Safety Management during Each Ac�vity
Management of Local Hazards
Disembark project crew and equipment
Uninstall project equipment
Restore Vessel to original condi�on
Collect and Document Informa�on on the site
of the Ac�vity
Site Specific Informa�on
Clearly Defined?
YES
NO
NO YES
Class society Marine Warranty Surveyor
Survey/Audit Post Uninstall wok
Emergency Response Capability (e.g. LSA)
Determine loca�on of Ac�vity
Site Condi�ons : Weather, Environmental
YES
Pre-sailing Safety Induc�on Brief
NO
YES
NO
NO
Scope of Ac�vity Clearly
Defined?
START
Iden�fy Scope of Ac�vity
Determine Ac�vity Requirements
Method Statement Includes Risk Assessment
Vessel Facili�es
Space for Project Crew and Comfort
Space and Capability for Project Equipment
Vessel Selec�on Criteria
Opera�onal Limita�ons due to Ac�vity
Sufficient Space
Robustness of Vessel for Ac�vity Requirements
Vessel Management
Training Marine/Project Crew
Safety Management
Roles & Responsibili�es
Marine & Project Crew Integra�on
Emergency Response
Communica�on
ON
SITE
OPERATION
DEMOBILISATION
MOBILISATION
Embark Equipment and Personnel
Install Project Equipment
END “Fit for Purpose” Vessel
VESSEL SAFE OPERATION “FIT FOR PURPOSE” VESSEL SELECTION ACTIVITY
Class society HSE Manager
Marine Warranty Surveyor
Survey/Audit Installa�ons
Expected Outputs
Clear iden�fica�on of the ac�vity to be carried out.
Clear details of the site and poten�al hazards.
Expected Outputs
Iden�fica�on of the facili�es required on the vessel to allow the ac�vity to be carried out safely.
Expected Outputs
Iden�fica�on and selec�on of a vessel which is “Fit for Purpose” and can provide the facili�es required to ensure the ac�vity can be carried out in a safe manner.
Requirements for a “Fit for Purpose”
vessel clearly defined?
Vessel capability matches
requirements for a “Fit for Purpose”
Vessel?
Is the Vessel safety
management appropriate for
the ac�vity?
Consider Available Vessels
YES
Liaison
Pre-Opera�on Toolbox Talk
Safety Management during Each Ac�vity
Management of Local Hazards
Disembark project crew and equipment
Uninstall project equipment
Restore Vessel to original condi�on
Collect and Document Informa�on on the site
of the Ac�vity
Site Specific Informa�on
Clearly Defined?
YES
NO
NO YES
Class society Marine Warranty Surveyor
Survey/Audit Post Uninstall wok
Emergency Response Capability (e.g. LSA)
Determine loca�on of Ac�vity
Site Condi�ons : Weather, Environmental
YES
Pre-sailing Safety Induc�on Brief
NO
YES
NO
NO
Scope of Ac�vity Clearly
Defined?
START
Iden�fy Scope of Ac�vity
Determine Ac�vity Requirements
Method Statement Includes Risk Assessment
Vessel Facili�es
Space for Project Crew and Comfort
Space and Capability for Project Equipment
Vessel Selec�on Criteria
Opera�onal Limita�ons due to Ac�vity
Sufficient Space
Robustness of Vessel for Ac�vity Requirements
Vessel Management
Training Marine/Project Crew
Safety Management
Roles & Responsibili�es
Marine & Project Crew Integra�on
Emergency Response
Communica�on
ON
SITE
OPERATION
DEMOBILISATION
MOBILISATION
Embark Equipment and Personnel
Install Project Equipment
END “Fit for Purpose” Vessel
VESSEL SAFE OPERATION “FIT FOR PURPOSE” VESSEL SELECTION ACTIVITY
Class society HSE Manager
Marine Warranty Surveyor
Survey/Audit Installa�ons
Expected Outputs
Clear iden�fica�on of the ac�vity to be carried out.
Clear details of the site and poten�al hazards.
Expected Outputs
Iden�fica�on of the facili�es required on the vessel to allow the ac�vity to be carried out safely.
Expected Outputs
Iden�fica�on and selec�on of a vessel which is “Fit for Purpose” and can provide the facili�es required to ensure the ac�vity can be carried out in a safe manner.
Requirements for a “Fit for Purpose”
vessel clearly defined?
Vessel capability matches
requirements for a “Fit for Purpose”
Vessel?
Is the Vessel safety
management appropriate for
the ac�vity?
Consider Available Vessels
YES
Liaison
Pre-Opera�on Toolbox Talk
Safety Management during Each Ac�vity
Management of Local Hazards
Disembark project crew and equipment
Uninstall project equipment
Restore Vessel to original condi�on
Collect and Document Informa�on on the site
of the Ac�vity
Site Specific Informa�on
Clearly Defined?
YES
NO
NO YES
Class society Marine Warranty Surveyor
Survey/Audit Post Uninstall wok
Emergency Response Capability (e.g. LSA)
Determine loca�on of Ac�vity
Site Condi�ons : Weather, Environmental
YES
Pre-sailing Safety Induc�on Brief
NO
YES
NO
NO
14
Figure 6: Vessel Selection Factors to Consider
Ac�vity to be Carried Out
Project Crew • Marine Training Required • Numbers Required • Specialist Training Required
Duration of Activity • Constraints on Ac�vity • Weather Window • Expected Sea / Weather Condi�ons
Vessel Spread • Number of Vessels Involved • Capabili�es of Vessels
Deck Space / Layout • Space for Safe Access & Opera�on • Equipment to be Installed / Carried
Method Statement • Risk Assessments • Details of Ac�vity
Personnel Transfer • Consider if the Transfer is Necessary • Consider Local Condi�ons at Time of Transfer
Positioning of Vessel • Dynamic Posi�oning • Required Posi�oning Accuracy • Distance from Safe Haven
Site Informa�on
Environmental Conditions • Constraints on Ac�vity • Weather Window • Expected Sea / Weather Condi�ons • Metocean Data
Mammals / Wildlife • Migratory and Indigenous Species
Seabed Related Factors • Seabed Condi�on • Soil Condi�on • Man-Made Obstruc�ons • Unexploded Ordinance (UXO) • Seabed Obstruc�ons • Sit Specific assesment for jack-ups
Existing Risks
• No�ces to Mariners • Industry Safety Alerts
Conservation Areas • Marine conserva�on zone iden�fica�on • Specified licence/consent requirements
Vessel Facili�es
Accommodation • Food, Washing Facili�es • Sleeping Berths • Basic ameni�es - e.g. hot & cold water, toilets
Storage Space for Project Sta� Needs • Hazardous Materials • Consumables for Dura�on / Number of People • Non-Hazardous Stores • PPE appropriate to the ac�vity and number of
people invovled
Work Space for Project Sta� • Lab Space • Deck Space to Deploy /Recover Equipment
Emergency Response Facilities • Sufficient Life Saving Appliances are Carried • Vessel Spread (Shared Capabili�es) • Communica�ons to Shore • Medical Staff • Emergency Standby
Spare System Capacity & Redundancy • Hydraulics • Air (Compressed) • Water • Electrical Power Supplies • Fuel for Dura�on of Ac�vity
Sea Fastening Arrangements for Equipment • Welding / Bol�ng to Deck • Temporary Securing Arrangements
Capability to Deploy / Recover Equipment • Safe procedures and risk mi�ga�on in place • Cranes - Loading • Winches - Loading • Bollards - Loading / Pull / Heave Compensa�on
Vessel Selec�on Criteria
Stability • Effect of Addi�onal Equipment Installa�on • Effect of Installed Equipment Opera�on
Operational Limitations due to Activity • Capacity for Fuel to Stay on Sta�on • Interface Issues - Vessel to Project Equipment • Interface Issues - Vessel to Ac�vity • Ability to Hold Posi�on and/or Track
Sea Keeping Ability • Sta�on Keeping Capability • Prevelant Weather / Sea Condi�ons
Structural Strength • Effect on Structure of Opera�on of Installed
Equipment • Deck Strength for Installa�on of Equipment • Prevalant Weather / Sea Condi�ons
Spatial Constraints • Facili�es • Exclusion Zones • Access • Deck Space
Environmental Impact • Emissions • Accidental Pollu�on
Noise / Vibration Levels • Comply with the Regula�ons • Poten�al Impact on Wildlife
Vessel Management
Training • Marine Crew Training • Inducon Brief on Acvity for Marine Crew • Project Staff Marine Training • Inducon Brief for Project Staff on Joining
Vessel
Communication • Good Communicaon Between the Marine and
Project Crews is Essenal • Clear Communicaon Between Vessel and
Shore Authories
Vessel
Safety Management System / Plan • ISM / SOLAS • Risk assessment • Safe procedures • Emergency procedures • Migaon
Project Health & Safety Plan • HSE / CDM • Risk assessment • Safe Procedures • Emergency procedures /ERCoP • Migaon
SMS Bridging Document • Should Clarify Differences Between Vessel SMS
and Project H&S Plan • Clarify when ISM / CDM applies • Ensure Clear Understanding Between Marine
Crew & Project Staff • Emergency Response for Own Vessel and for
Other Vessels
Clear Roles & Responsibilities • Idenficaon of who Operates Equipment
Marine and/or Project Crew • Master & Project Staff Lead
Project Sta� Integration • Liaison Between Master and Project Staff Lead
/ Company Representave
Mobilisation & De-mobilisation
Access • To/From Quayside for Personnel, Ease and Method (e.g.
Ladders) • Around Equipment When Installed
Conditions • Weather • Tide
Installation or Removal • Welding • Bolng • Sea Fastenings • Hot Working (Fire Hazard) • Li�ing
Crew Concerns • Fague (Early / Late Arrival Departure Parcularly at
End of Acvity)
Space • Sufficient Deck Space for Required Equipment Layout &
Safe Access to Operate
15
Figure 6: Vessel Selection Factors to Consider
Ac�vity to be Carried Out
Project Crew • Marine Training Required • Numbers Required • Specialist Training Required
Duration of Activity • Constraints on Ac�vity • Weather Window • Expected Sea / Weather Condi�ons
Vessel Spread • Number of Vessels Involved • Capabili�es of Vessels
Deck Space / Layout • Space for Safe Access & Opera�on • Equipment to be Installed / Carried
Method Statement • Risk Assessments • Details of Ac�vity
Personnel Transfer • Consider if the Transfer is Necessary • Consider Local Condi�ons at Time of Transfer
Positioning of Vessel • Dynamic Posi�oning • Required Posi�oning Accuracy • Distance from Safe Haven
Site Informa�on
Environmental Conditions • Constraints on Ac�vity • Weather Window • Expected Sea / Weather Condi�ons • Metocean Data
Mammals / Wildlife • Migratory and Indigenous Species
Seabed Related Factors • Seabed Condi�on • Soil Condi�on • Man-Made Obstruc�ons • Unexploded Ordinance (UXO) • Seabed Obstruc�ons • Sit Specific assesment for jack-ups
Existing Risks
• No�ces to Mariners • Industry Safety Alerts
Conservation Areas • Marine conserva�on zone iden�fica�on • Specified licence/consent requirements
Vessel Facili�es
Accommodation • Food, Washing Facili�es • Sleeping Berths • Basic ameni�es - e.g. hot & cold water, toilets
Storage Space for Project Sta� Needs • Hazardous Materials • Consumables for Dura�on / Number of People • Non-Hazardous Stores • PPE appropriate to the ac�vity and number of
people invovled
Work Space for Project Sta� • Lab Space • Deck Space to Deploy /Recover Equipment
Emergency Response Facilities • Sufficient Life Saving Appliances are Carried • Vessel Spread (Shared Capabili�es) • Communica�ons to Shore • Medical Staff • Emergency Standby
Spare System Capacity & Redundancy • Hydraulics • Air (Compressed) • Water • Electrical Power Supplies • Fuel for Dura�on of Ac�vity
Sea Fastening Arrangements for Equipment • Welding / Bol�ng to Deck • Temporary Securing Arrangements
Capability to Deploy / Recover Equipment • Safe procedures and risk mi�ga�on in place • Cranes - Loading • Winches - Loading • Bollards - Loading / Pull / Heave Compensa�on
Vessel Selec�on Criteria
Stability • Effect of Addi�onal Equipment Installa�on • Effect of Installed Equipment Opera�on
Operational Limitations due to Activity • Capacity for Fuel to Stay on Sta�on • Interface Issues - Vessel to Project Equipment • Interface Issues - Vessel to Ac�vity • Ability to Hold Posi�on and/or Track
Sea Keeping Ability • Sta�on Keeping Capability • Prevelant Weather / Sea Condi�ons
Structural Strength • Effect on Structure of Opera�on of Installed
Equipment • Deck Strength for Installa�on of Equipment • Prevalant Weather / Sea Condi�ons
Spatial Constraints • Facili�es • Exclusion Zones • Access • Deck Space
Environmental Impact • Emissions • Accidental Pollu�on
Noise / Vibration Levels • Comply with the Regula�ons • Poten�al Impact on Wildlife
Vessel Management
Training • Marine Crew Training • Inducon Brief on Acvity for Marine Crew • Project Staff Marine Training • Inducon Brief for Project Staff on Joining
Vessel
Communication • Good Communicaon Between the Marine and
Project Crews is Essenal • Clear Communicaon Between Vessel and
Shore Authories
Vessel
Safety Management System / Plan • ISM / SOLAS • Risk assessment • Safe procedures • Emergency procedures • Migaon
Project Health & Safety Plan • HSE / CDM • Risk assessment • Safe Procedures • Emergency procedures /ERCoP • Migaon
SMS Bridging Document • Should Clarify Differences Between Vessel SMS
and Project H&S Plan • Clarify when ISM / CDM applies • Ensure Clear Understanding Between Marine
Crew & Project Staff • Emergency Response for Own Vessel and for
Other Vessels
Clear Roles & Responsibilities • Idenficaon of who Operates Equipment
Marine and/or Project Crew • Master & Project Staff Lead
Project Sta� Integration • Liaison Between Master and Project Staff Lead
/ Company Representave
Mobilisation & De-mobilisation
Access • To/From Quayside for Personnel, Ease and Method (e.g.
Ladders) • Around Equipment When Installed
Conditions • Weather • Tide
Installation or Removal • Welding • Bolng • Sea Fastenings • Hot Working (Fire Hazard) • Li�ing
Crew Concerns • Fague (Early / Late Arrival Departure Parcularly at
End of Acvity)
Space • Sufficient Deck Space for Required Equipment Layout &
Safe Access to Operate
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4. END OF CONTRACT/ PROJECT REVIEW
Followingdemobilisationitisgoodpracticeforallpartiesconcernedtotaketheopportunitytoreviewandsharerelevantexperiencesandlessonslearnedarisingfromtheprojectoractivitiesundertaken.Thesecouldcoverbutarenotlimitedto:
• Feedbackonanyincidents/nearmisses;
• Unexpected/unforeseenconditionsorevents;
• Adequacyof:- Pre-contractinformationand
projectscope• Activity/site/vessel
- Training- Supervision- Communications- Vesselmanagement- Procedures
• Suitabilityofvessel&facilitiesforprojectactivitiesactuallycarriedout;
• Suitabilityofequipmentforprojectactivitiesactuallycarriedout;
• Anyrecommendedactionstoconsiderforfutureprojects.
Conclusionsandactionsarisingoutofthereviewshouldbesharedandcommunicatedbetweentherelevantpartiesconcerned.Itisalsoencouragedthatgoodpracticeand“lessonslearned”experiencesthatmaybeidentifiedaresharedmorewidelyviarelevantindustryworkinggroups,reportingschemesandotherforums.
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BOSIET BasicOffshoreSafetyInductionandEmergencyTraining
CDM Construction(DesignandManagement)Regulations
CDMC Construction(DesignandManagement)RegulationsCoordinator
Class / Clas-sification
ClassificationSocietyverificationthattechnicalstandardsforthedesign,constructionandoperationofvesselsaremetandmaintained.
CMID CommonMarineInspectionDocument
COWRIE CollaborativeOffshoreWindResearchintoTheEnvironment
DP DynamicPositioning
EC EuropeanCommission
EU EuropeanUnion
ERCoP EmergencyResponseCo-operationPlan
HSC HighSpeedCraft
HSE HealthandSafetyExecutive
HSENI HealthandSafetyExecutiveNorthernIreland
IJUBOA InternationalJack-upBargeOwnersAssociation
IMCA TheInternationalMarineContractorsAssociation
IMO InternationalMaritimeOrganization
ISM InternationalSafetyManagement
LOLER LiftingOperationsandLiftingEquipmentRegulations
MAIB MarineAccidentInvestigationBranch
MCA MaritimeandCoastguardAgency
MGN MarineGuidanceNotices
MIN MarineInformationNotices
MSN MerchantShippingNotices
MST MarineSafetyTraining
OCIMF OilCompaniesInternationalMarineForum
OVID OffshoreVesselInspectionDatabase
OVIQ OffshoreVesselInspectionQuestionnaire
Port State IntheUKthisistheMCA
PST PersonalSurvivalTraining
PUWER ProvisionandUseofWorkEquipmentRegulations
REZ RenewableEnergyZone
RIDDOR ReportingofInjuries,DiseasesandDangerousOccurrencesRegulations
RUK RenewableUK
SCV SmallCommercialVessels
SIMOPS SimultaneousOperations
SMS SafetyManagementSystem
SOLAS SafetyofLifeatSea
SPS SpecialPurposeShip
STCW StandardsofTraining,CertificationandWatchkeeping
UKOG Oil&GasUK
UKOOA UnitedKingdomOffshoreOperatorsAssociation(nowUKOG)
UXO UnexplodedOrdinance
WBVWholeBodyVibration–Theeffectsuponthebodyofprolongedvibrationand/orimpacts
5. ABBREVIATIONS/GLOSSARY
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Thisappendixdiscussesgeneralfactorsassociatedwithspecificactivitieswhichmayimpactonvesselsafety.Theexamplesprovidedarenotexhaustive.Thesefactors,whichallrelatetoeitherthecapabilityofthevesselorspecifichazards,shouldbeconsideredwhenselectingvesselstoensurethatasfarasreasonablypracticablethevesselissafeandFitforPurpose.Theseactivitiesarenotanexhaustivelistandriskassessmentshouldbecarriedouttodetermineanyspecificrequirementspriortocommencingtheactivity.
Onsite Operations
Thisrelatestoallactivitiescarriedoutbythemarineandprojectcrewstoachievetheaimsoftheactivityforwhichthevesselhasbeenselectedinasafemanner.
• Deploymentofequipmentincludingliftingactivitiesmustberiskassessedandappropriatemitigationsinstigated;
• Vesselmanoeuvrabilitymaybecompromisedduringequipmentdeployment,recoveryoroperation.Iftowingisrequired,theMastermusttakethisintoaccountanddiscusswiththeprojectcrewleader;
• Othervesselsmaybeoperatinginthesameareathereforemarinecoordinationbetweenvesselsmustbeundertakentoanappropriatelevel;
• Allmarineandprojectcrewmustbemadeawareofanyaccessrestrictionswhilstoperationsareunderway;
• Theinstalledequipmentwilladdoccupationalhazardswhichareadditionaltothenormalhazardsfoundonthevessel.Marineandprojectcrewmustbemadeawareofanyissues;
• Tooperateequipment,liftingandmovementofequipmentmayberequired.Thesemustbemanagedeffectivelyandcarriedoutbysuitablyqualifiedandexperiencedpersonnel;
• Theinstalledequipmentandtheactivitiesbeingcarriedoutmayimpactonthevesseloperation.Therefore,theMasterandtheprojectcrewleadermustliaisecloselytomitigateanyhazards.Theseshouldbeidentifiedatanearlystageandbeaddressedinthesafetydocumentation;
• Toolboxtalksshouldbecarriedoutpriortoanyoperationtoensureall
thoseinvolvedareawareofwhatisbeingcarriedoutandwhatthehazardsareparticularlytakingintoaccountlocalconditions.
Bird, Fish and Mammal Survey Specific
Thesemonitorthetrendsinpopulationsinordertoestablishtherisksandassessthepotentialimpactsanoffshoredevelopmentwillhaveonthemarinepopulationatthesite.
• Surveyrequiresworkingatminimumworkingeyeheightof5mthereforesafeaccessto/fromthesurveypositionmustbeprovided;
• Safeandsecureseatingforseabirdsurveystoavoidtheneedtostandandattempttoholdbinocularsandotherequipmentforlongperiods;
• Surveypositionsshouldbelocatedsothattherearenoradiationeffectsfromthevesselstransmitters(e.g.Radars);
• Protectionfromadverseweatherconditionsmustbeprovided(e.g.heat/cold/wind/spray);
• Vesselmanoeuvrabilitymaybeconstrainedwhentrawls/towedequipmentaredeployed.
Benthic Survey Specific
Thisinvolvesaninvestigationoftheseabedenvironmentbyvisualexplorationandsamplingtoestablishtheexistenceandquantityofanysensitiveandimportantbenthicspecies.
• Hazardous(toxic)materialmayberecoveredbygrabsorrequiredforsampling(includingradioactive)thereforeappropriateprecautionsshouldbeimplemented;
• Toxicsubstancesareusedtopreservesamples(e.g.formaldehyde)ortocleanequipmenthenceriskassessmentshouldbecarriedouttoensuresufficientventilationintheworkareaandPPEisprovided;
• SiteassessmentshouldconsiderthepotentialpresenceofUnexplodedOrdinance(UXO)whichmaybecaughtintrawls/grabsandprecautionsinstigated;
• Vesselmanoeuvrabilitymaybeconstrainedwhentrawls/towedequipmentaredeployed.
Vessel Traffic Survey Specific
TheVesselTrafficSurveyisrequiredtomonitorthevesseltrafficandroutingintheareaofinterest.
• Equipmentinstalledtocarryoutthevesseltrafficsurveymustnotaffecttheoperationoftheexistingvessel’snavigationalsafetyrequirements(e.g.loadingonsignalline,mutualinterference,electromagneticcapability(EMC).
• Manoeuvringmaybelimitedduringsurvey,butshouldbemanagedbythevessel’sMasterinconsultationwiththeproject/surveycrewleader.
Geophysical Survey Specific
Thesurveypurposeistoestablishseafloorbathymetry,seabedfeatures,waterdepthaswellasidentifyinghazardousareasontheseafloortogiveagoodunderstandingoftheseabedandanysubseafeatures.
• Duringoperationsvesselmanoeuvrabilitywillbelimitedduetotowedequipmentandwillrequireappropriateprecautionstobeimplementedbythevessel’sMastertoavertcollisionsand/orclosequartersituations;
• Ifcrewtransfersarerequiredappropriateprecautionsshouldbetaken(seeCrewtransferactivity);
• Installedequipmentmustbeactivelymanagedandboththevesselandprojectcrewmadeawareofconstraintsandhazardsassociatedwithitslocation,operation,accessrestrictionsandoperationallimitationsimposedonthevessel.
Geotechnical Survey Specific
Thissurveyobtainsinformationonthephysicalpropertiesofsoilandrockunderlying(andsometimesadjacentto)asitewhereafoundationisproposedtobebuilt.Itincludessurfaceandsubsurfaceexplorationofasiteandusuallyinvolvesin-situtesting,subsurfacesamplingandlaboratorytesting.
• NoticestoMarinersshouldbepostedpriortocommencementofoperations;
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• Duringoperationsvesselmanoeuvrabilitywillbelimitedduetorequirementtoremainstationary.Appropriateprecautionsneedtobeimplementedtoavertcollisionsand/orclosequartersituations;
• Vesselstabilitymustbeassessedandapprovedpriortocarryingouttheoperationduetouseofdrillingequipmentviaamoonpool,orcantileverarrangementovertheside;
• Provisionshouldbemadeforthecollection(plannedoraccidental),management&storageofhazardousmaterials;
• Siteassessmentshouldconsiderthepotentialforencounteringshallowgasandmitigationmeasuresimplementedwherenecessary;
• Siteassessmentmustconsidertheseabedcomposition(preventionofjack-upleg“punchthrough”)andpotentialpresenceofnavigationalhazardsandobstacles(e.g.cables,outcrops,pipelinesandwrecks);
• SiteassessmentshouldconsiderthepotentialpresenceofUnexplodedOrdinance(UXO)whichmaybecaughtintowedequipmentorstruckduringdrillingandprecautionsinstigated.
Installation of Meteorological and Oceanographic Equipment Specific
Thisactivityistomonitorandanalysemeteorologicalandoceanographicconditionsatthesitewhichisvitalinthedevelopmentofanyoffshoreenergyproject.
• Vesselspecificriskassessmentandproceduresneedtobedevelopedfordeploymentandrecoveryofequipment;
• Liftingarrangementsonthebuoysshallbeassessedespeciallyforrecoverywhenthebuoyhasbeenexposedtoseawaterforalongtime;
• Recoveryofequipmentishazardoustothevesselaswires/ropesmaybecomeentangledwiththepropeller;
• Hazardsassociatedwiththedeploymentandrecoveryofequipmentrelatestodeckspacetooperateequipmentsafelyandpotentiallimitationsonvesseltrafficinthearea;
• Vesselstabilitymustbeassessedandapprovedpriortocarryingouttheoperationwhendeploying/recoveringequipmentovertheside.
Crew transfers and service vessels
Itisconsideredgoodpracticetoavoidanyshiptoshiptransferofpersonnelwhilstatsea.Ideallytransfersshouldbecarriedoutwiththevesselberthedalongside.
• Whenshiptoshiptransfersareunavoidable,theseshouldbeundertakenfollowingariskassessmentandinaccordancewithMCAguidanceMGN432(M+F)-SafetyduringTransfersofPersonstoandfromShips.ThisalsoreferstoSOLAS-ChapterVSafetyofNavigation,Regulation23Pilottransferarrangements;
• Clearbriefingsmustbegivenbeforetheactivityandtheseshouldbebasedonacurrentriskassessmentandtakeintoaccountthelocalconditionsatthetimeoftransfer;
• Transfersmustonlybecarriedoutusing“man-riding”approvedandcertifiedequipment.
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Health and Safety
•HealthandSafetyatWorketc.Act1974(HSWA),HSE,2006•ManagementofHealthandSafetyatWorkRegulations1999•TheConstruction(DesignandManagement)Regulations2007
(CDM),HSE,2007•LiftingOperationsandLiftingEquipmentRegulations(LOLER),
HSE,1998•ManualHandlingOperationsRegulations1992(asamended)•MerchantShippingandFishingVessels(HealthAndSafetyAt
Work)Regulations1997•MerchantShippingandFishingVessel(ManualHandling
Operations)Regulations1998•MerchantShippingandFishingVessel(LiftingOperations&
LiftingEquipment)Regulations2006to2008•TheMerchantShippingandFishingVessels(Controlof
VibrationatWork)Regulations2007•TheMerchantShippingandFishingVessel(ControlofNoiseat
Work)Regulations2007•ControlofSubstancesHazardoustoHealthRegulations
(COSHH),HSE,2002(asamended)•ProvisionandUseofWorkEquipmentRegulations(PUWER),
HSE,1998•TheWorkatHeightRegulations,HSE,2005•ReportingofInjuries,DiseasesandDangerousOccurrences
Regulations(RIDDOR),HSE,1995•DivingatWorkRegulations,HSE,1997
•BS7121-11:1998CodeofPracticeforSafeuseofCranes.OffshoreCranes
•HSE-Technicalguidanceonthesafeuseofliftingequipmentoffshore-HSG221
•HSE-GuidanceonProceduresfortheTransferofPersonnelbyCarriers
•MGN20(M+F)ImplementationofECDirective89/391–MerchantShippingandFishingVessels(HealthAndSafetyAtWork)Regulations
•MGN436(M+F)GuidanceonMitigatingAgainsttheEffectsofShocksandImpactsonSmallVessels.
•MIN436(M+F)CodeofPracticeforControllingRisksduetoWhole-bodyVibrationonships
•GuidelinesforOnshoreandOffshoreWindFarms,Health&SafetyintheWindEnergyIndustrySector,RenewableUK,2010
•GuidelinesforHealthandSafetyintheMarineEnergyIndustry,BritishWindEnergyAssociation(BWEA),2008
•RenewableUKWorkingatHeight&RescueTraining-WindTurbines(WAHR)
•TheInternationalJackupBargeOwnersAssociation(IJUBOA)CodeofPractice,2011
•IMCAM187Guidelinesforliftingoperations•DNV“RulesforPlanningandExecutionofMarineOperations”
•ISO31000RiskManagementPrinciplesandGuidelines•ISO/IEC31010Riskmanagement-Riskassessment
techniques
Marine Training for Project and Marine Crew
•StandardsofTraining,CertificationandWatchkeepingforSeafarers(STCW),IMO
•PersonalSurvivalTraining(PST),STCW
•MGN120(M)-SafetyTrainingforConcessionairesWorkingonPassengerShips,MCA
•MGN280/MIN173-RYACertificatesofCompetence•BasicOffshoreSafetyInductionandEmergencyTraining
(BOSIET)•RenewableUKMarineSafetyTraining(MST)
•IMCAS&L003-TheInitialandrefresherFamiliarisationofVesselCrews
•IMCASEL007-BasicSafetyTrainingandVesselInductionforNon-MarinePersonnelWorkingOffshore
•BestPracticeGuideforOffshoreEnergyServiceVesselCrews,(Draft),NationalWorkboatAssociation
•IJUBOA-OfficialBargeTrainingLogBook–the“RedBook”•IJUBOA-Specific&PracticalSkillsforaJack-upBargeMaster
-TO6•IJUBOA-BargeMasterTrainingDisciplines-T06•IJUBOA-MinimumExistingQualificationforaBargeMaster-
T09
Vessel Selection and Vessel Operation
•InternationalSafetyManagement(ISM)Code,IMO,2002•SafetyofLifeatSea(SOLAS),IMO,1974•TheInternationalRegulationsforPreventingCollisionsatSea
(COLREGS),IMO,1972•LabourStandards,InternationalLabourOrganisation(ILO)
ConventionNo.147,1976•InternationalConventiononLoadLines,IMO,1966•InternationalConventionforthePreventionofPollutionFrom
Ships(MARPOL1973/78),IMO,1973•PreventionofMarinePollutionbyDumpingofWastesand
OtherMatter,IMO,1972•IncidentsbyHazardousandNoxiousSubstances(HNS
Protocol),IMO,2000•ControlofHarmfulAnti-foulingSystemsonShips(AFS),IMO,
2001
APPENDIX II: REFERENCE DOCUMENTS
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Classification Society Rules and Regulations
•CodesofPracticeforSmallCommercialVessels(SCV),MCA,2004
•TheCodeofPracticefortheSafetyofSmallWorkboatsandPilotBoats–MCA
•MGN71(M)Musters,Drills,on-boardtrainingandinstructions,andDecisionSupportSystems
•MGN280(M)-SmallVesselsinCommercialUseforSportorPleasure,WorkboatsandPilotBoats–AlternativeConstructionStandards
•MGN371(M+F)OffshoreRenewableEnergyInstallationsGuidanceonUKNavigationalPractice,SafetyandEmergencyResponseIssues
•GuidelinesfortheSelectionandOperationofJack-upsintheMarineRenewableEnergyIndustry(version1),BritishWindEnergyAssociation(BWEA),2008
•IMCAM149–CommonMarineInspectionDocument•IMCAM189-MarineInspectionChecklistforSmallWorkboats•IMCASEL025–GuidanceontheTransferofPersonneltoand
fromOffshoreVessels•IMCAS016-MobilisationChecklistforOffshoreSurvey
Operations(Surveyequipmentfocus)•IMCASEL003-GuidanceforTheInitialandRefresher
FamiliarisationofVesselCrews(Crewfocusbuthasgoodareastocoverforanypersonsonboard)
•IMCASEL007-GuidanceonBasicSafetyTrainingandVesselInductionforNon-MarinePersonnelWorkingOffshore
•IMCAM203-SimultaneousOperations,2010•IJUBOA-SiteChecklist-T03•SNAMETR5-5A“GuidelinesforSiteSpecificAssessmentof
MobileJack-UpUnits”.
Medical
•TheOffshoreInstallationsandPipelineWorks(First-Aid)Regulations.1989(OFAR)
•TheShipsCaptain’sMedicalGuide,MCA,1995•RenewableUKMedicalFitnesstoWorkGuidelinesfornear
offshoreandlandbasedrenewableenergyprojects
•Oil&GasUK(OGUK)offshoremedical(formerlyUnitedKingdomOffshoreOperatorsAssociation(UKOOA)medicalcertificate).
•IMCAC012-MedicalGuidelinesforNon-MarineCrewworkingintheOffshoreEnvironment:AGuideforExaminingPhysicians
Bird and Mammal Survey Operations
•OffshoreMarineConservation(NaturalHabitats,&c.)Regulations,ParliamentaryUnderSecretaryofState-DepartmentforEnvironment,FoodandRuralAffairs,2010
•ApproachestoMarineMammalmonitoringatMarineRenewableEnergyDevelopments,SeaMammalResearchUnit,2010
•JNCCguidelinesforminimisingtheriskofinjuryanddisturbancetomarinemammalsfromseismicsurveys
•TowardsStandardisedSeabirdsatSeaCensusTechniquesinConnectionwithEnvironmentalImpactAssessmentsforOffshoreWindfarmsintheUK,CollaborativeOffshoreWindResearchintotheEnvironment(COWRIE),2005
•ApprovedTrainingCoursesandGuidelinesforMammalSurveys,JointNatureConservationCommittee(JNCC)
•ApprovedTrainingcoursesandGuidelinesforMammalSurveys,EuropeanSeabirdsatSea(ESAS)
Geotechnical and Geophysical Survey Operations
•GuidanceNotesonSiteInvestigationsforOffshoreRenewableEnergyProjects,OffshoreSiteInvestigationandGeotechnicsGroup(OSIG)oftheSocietyforUnderwaterTechnology(SUT),2005
•Geotechnical&GeophysicalInvestigationsforOffshoreandNearShoreDevelopments,InternationalSocietyforSoilMechanicsandGeotechnicalEngineering,2005
•MarineSoilInvestigations,NORSOKStandard,2004•Guidelinesfortheconductofoffshoredrillinghazardsite
surveys,InternationalAssociationofOil&GasProducers,2011•IMCAS003Guidelinesfortheuseofmulti-beamecho
soundersforoffshoresurveys
Crew transfer Operations
•MGN390(M)-ConstructionStandardsforOffshoreSupportVesselsandOtherSpecialShipTypes,MCA,2009
•MGN432(M+F)-SafetyduringTransfersofPersonstoandfromShips,MCA,2011
•IMCASEL025/M202-TransferofPersonneltoandfromOffshoreVessels
Pleasenote:Thereferencedocumentslistedherearenotexhaustive.
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Acknowledgements
TheCrownEstateandRenewableUKwouldliketoexpresstheirgratefulacknowledgementtothefollowingpeopleandorganisationsfortheircommitmentandcontributiontothisguideline.
Working Group
TheCrownEstateRenewableUKMaritimeandCoastguardAgencyHealthandSafetyExecutiveInternationalMarineContractorsAssociation
The Crown Estate and RenewableUK wish to thank the following companies for their participation in compiling this guide.
A2SEA MainstreamRenewablePower
ABPmer MaritimeCraftServices(Clyde)Ltd
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BMOOffshore MontroseMarineServicesLtd
BMTGroup NFFOServices
Centrica OpenHydro
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CoastlineSurveysLimited Photosynergy
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EGSInternationalLtd RPSEnergy
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GardlineGeosurvey SiemensPlc.
GardlineMarineSciences SSERenewables
GeotechnicalEngineeringandMarineSurveysLimited StatoilASA
GeotechnicsforRPSEnergy Subsea7
HoulderLimited SwireBlueOcean
IMarEST Tidal-Transit
Lloydsregister TurbineTransfers
LondonArray WarsashMaritimeAcademy
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