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SPECIFICATION
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CONTENTS
SECTION

TITLE

1.0

SCOPE

2.0

REFERENCE CODES, STANDARDS AND SPECIFICATIONS

3.0

GENERAL

4.0

ENGINEERING REQUIREMENTS

5.0

CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

6.0

HANDLING, HAULING, STORAGE AND TRANSPORTATION

7.0

PIPELINE INSTALLATION

8.0

RISER INSTALLATION

9.0

PIPELINE CROSSINGS

10.0

PIPELINE FREE SPANS AND SUPPORTS

11.0

CATHODIC PROTECTION SURVEY

12.0

ON-LINE VALVES, LATERALS AND PLEM INSTALLATIONS

13.0

PIPING DESIGN AND FABRICATION REQUIREMENTS

14.0

CLEAN-UP, RESTORATION AND DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS

MATERIALS

15.0

AS-BUILT DATA REQUIREMENTS

16.0

DOCUMENTATION

17.0

DAILY REPORTS

18.0

SUPPLY OF MATERIALS

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SCOPE

1.1

This specification covers the minimum requirements for

transportation, fabrication, installation and other associated works of
submarine pipelines and riser systems transporting hydrocarbons in
liquid/gaseous phase and injection water.

1.2

This specification shall be read in conjunction with the requirements of

all other specifications and documents included in the Contract.

2.0

REFERENCE CODES, STANDARDS AND SPECIFICATIONS

2.1

Reference has been made in this specification to the latest editions of

the following Codes, Standards and specifications:
a)

DNV-1981

: Rules for Submarine Pipeline Systems

b)

ASME B 31.4

: Liquid Petroleum Transportation Piping

Systems.

c)

ASME B 31.8

: Gas Transmission and Distribution Piping

Systems.

d)

API 1104

: Standard for Welding Pipeline and Related

Facilities

e)

API RP 1111

: Recommended Practice for Design

Construction, Operation and Maintenance
of Offshore Hydrocarbon Pipelines.

f)

API RP 5L1

: Recommended Practice for Rail-Road

Transportation of Line Pipe

g)

API RP 515

: Recommended Practice for

Transportation of Line Pipe

h)

Part 195
Title 49

: Code of Federal Regulations

: Minimum Federal Safety Standards for
Gas Lines.

i)

Part 192

: Code of Federal Regulations

Marine

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: Minimum Federal Safety Standards for

Gas Lines.
: Institute of Petroleum, Model Code of
Safe Practice

j)

IP Part 6

k)

ASTM B-127

: Specification for Nickel Copper Alloy

Plate, Sheet & Strip

l)

ASTM D-2000

: Classification System for Rubber Products

in Automotive Application.

m)

AWS 511E

: American Welding Society Standard

n)

ASME Section IX : Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code

o)

BS 3072

: Specification for Nickel and Nickel Alloys

p)

SIS-055 900

: Swedish Standard Pictorial Surface

Preparation Standards for Painting Steel
Surfaces.

In case of conflict between the requirements of this specification and

that of above referred codes, Standards and specification the
requirement of this specification shall govern.

3.0

GENERAL

3.1

Contractor shall furnish and maintain all necessary barges, tugs,

vessels, equipment, tools and tackles, materials, consumable, labour,
inspection and monitoring services for the successful fabrication,
installation and other associated operations of submarine pipeline
system. All materials, equipment and vessels shall be subject to
Company approval prior to their use.

3.2

Contractor shall fully familiarize himself with all aspects of the

environmental information available for the area in which the work is
to be carried. Prior to the commencement of work, the Contractor
shall be deemed to be fully familiar with the site condition relating to
sea bed, wind, waves, tides, currents, etc.

3.3

Contractor shall also fully familiarize himself with the location and
depth of all existing facilities and obstructions, including wrecks,

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boulders, pipelines cables, structures, etc., which may affect the

pipeline installation and other, associated operations.
3.4

Contractor shall consider the limiting weather, sea and current state in
which the marine spreads can operate, whilst ensuring safety of the
personnel, equipment, the Work and any other facilities in the working
area and shall accordingly select equipment for the pipeline/riser
installation and other associated operations to complete the Works
within the schedule mentioned in the Contract.

3.5

The Contractor shall acquaint himself and comply with all the
applicable laws and statutory regulations of the Government Agencies
having jurisdiction over the area of Work, while carrying out the
pipeline/riser installation and other associated operations. All such
laws and regulations enforced from time to time shall be binding upon
the Contractor.

3.6

Contractor shall take all necessary precautions to prevent damage to

the existing facilities, during the installation and the associated
operations .Contractor shall be responsible for any damage to the
existing pipelines, its coatings and/or appurtenances, during the
operations. The cost of repair of replacement of the existing facilities
as a result of damage by Contractors operations shall be borne by the
Contractor.

3.7

Contractor shall provide full access to the Company Representative for

monitoring of all Work areas during all phases of Work and shall also
provide access to documentation related to the Work covered in the
Contract.

3.8

Contractor shall provide office, communication and accommodation

facilities for specified number of Company personnel on-board the
pipeline installation vessel, as well as personnel transport facilities as
mentioned elsewhere in the Contract.

3.9

In case any pipeline installation at shore approach is included in the

work to be performed. Contractor shall provide round-the-clock
transport facilities for the Company Representative between shore and
the barge till the completion of the entire installation operation at the
shore.

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3.10

Contractor shall provide all diving services required to ascertain and

confirm that the pipeline and appurtenances have been installed in
accordance with the requirements of this specification.

3.11

Contractor shall carry out all works related to pipeline installation viz.
trenching, back-filling, hydrostatic testing, etc. as applicable, as per
relevant Company specification included in the Contract and the
Company approved procedures.

4.0

ENGINEERING REQUIREMENTS

4.1

Procedures, drawings and calculations relevant to the pipeline/riser

installation and other associated operations shall be prepared and
submitted for Company approval, detailing all aspects of the
installation operations.

4.2

Calculations
The Contractor shall calculate the stresses induced in the pipelines due
to pipe laying, riser installation, Pipe Line end Manifold (PLEM)
installation and other associated operations. The maximum allowable
combined stress (calculated based on Von Mises Criteris) in the
pipeline during installation shall be 85% of the specified minimum
yield strength of the pipe material. The Contractor shall outline the
method and basis of the calculations in the documents submitted for
Company approval. In case any computer programme are proposed,
Contractor shall furnish in his Bid, a brief description of the analytical
methods employed in the program along with the basis and theory
used. Failure to submit the required information may invalidate the
Bid.

5.0

CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

5.1

Contractor shall investigate and select the lay barge positioning system
taking into consideration:
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Water depth
General installations and pipeline crossings
Sea bottom soil conditions
General environmental conditions
Laying tolerances

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5.2

Contractor shall be responsible for laying the lines within 2 meters on

either of the side of the pipeline route shown in the Company approved
drawings for a distance of upto 1000 meters from the Platform/PLEM
or other sub-sea installation. The tolerance for the rest of the area shall
be + 10 meters. However at shore approaches, the tolerance shall be +
0.5 meters. Company reserves the right to seek realignment of the
installed pipeline in case the above limits are not complied.
Realignment if any shall be carried out by the Contractor to comply
the above limits, at no extra cost to Company.

5.3

At platform approaches where pipelines and pipeline appurtenances,

etc., are existing, Contractor shall be responsible for laying the
pipelines within the tolerances specified above without endangering
the safety of the existing installations, taking into account the
minimum possible barge clearances from the platform and constraints
imposed by existing pipelines installations.

5.4

Contractor shall continuously monitor sea-state and general

meteorological conditions from the weather forecasting receiving
facilities throughout the pipeline/riser installation and associated
operations.

5.5

Diver operations for crossing, unsupported spans, riser inspection and

other underwater operations shall be monitored by close circuit
television and underwater camera. Contractor shall make video tape
recording of completed underwater work and permit Company
Representative for TV viewing to enable monitoring of underwater
works. Video tapes of such recording shall be submitted to the
Company for record purposes. Recording shall be on VHS format
tapes and shall be suitable for PAL Systems.

5.6

Contractor shall carry out all works related to pipeline/riser installation

and other associated operations, strictly in accordance with the
requirements of this specification and the Company approved
drawings and documents, without damaging the existing pipeline
installations.

5.7

Contractor shall not commence any work on installation of pipelines

and associated facilities prior to the approval of the method/procedures
by Company.

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6.0

HANDLING, HAULING, STORAGE AND TRANSPORTATION

6.1

Contractor shall receive and take over against requisition all Company
supplied materials from Companys designated place(s) of delivery as
defined in the Contact. The Contractor shall be totally responsible for
all materials until the acceptances of the work by the Company.

6.2

In case Company supplied materials, Representatives of the Contractor

and the Company shall jointly inspect all bare/coated pipes and other
associated materials at the time of handing over. Contractor shall
perform visual inspection and defects, if any noted, shall be recorded
separately in the presence of Company Representative.
The
Contractor shall be entitled to extra compensation for repair and
rectification of such defects in accordance with the procedures
previously approved by the Company at the rates set forth in the
Contract.

6.3

Damage to pipes which occur after the Contractor has taken delivery
of Company supplied pipes such as dents, flats or damage to weld ends
shall be cut of or removed and pipes rebevelled and repaired again as
necessary the cost of this work, as well as that of the pipe lost in
cutting and repair in excess of the wastage allowance shall be to the
Contractors account. All such works shall be carried out after written
approval of the Company Representative.

6.4

Contractor shall unload, load, stockpile and transport the bare and/or
concrete coated pipes using suitable means and in a manner to avoid
damages to pipe body and beveled ends and coating from designated
place(s) of delivery to the work site(s). Contractor shall submit to
Company for approval a detailed procedure/transportation scheme
including necessary drawings of cargo barges for handling, hauling,
storage and transportation prior to commencement of any handling
operations. In general, pipes shall be transported in accordance with
API RP 5L1 and API RP 5L5,
Contractor shall carry out a dynamic transportation analysis based on
1-year storm conditions mentioned elsewhere in the Contract,
considering the proposed marine transportation scheme i.e. cargo
barges and the securing arrangement and establish that the proposed
transportation arrangement is safe and stable. The result of the such
analysis shall be submitted to Company for approval, prior to
undertaking the transportation of line pipe to the work site(s).

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6.5

Adequate strapping and padding shall be provided during handling.

All pipe handling equipment shall be approved by Company prior to
their use. All lifting equipment shall be of such a design so as to
prevent damages to the line pipe or coating. Pipes shall not be allowed
to bump against any other pipe or other objects. Rolling, skidding or
dragging of pipes shall not be permitted. The pipe ends during
handling and stacking shall be always protected with level protections.

6.6

Coated line pipes shall be handled at all times with wide non-abrasive
slings and belts or end hooks. End hooks shall have sufficient width
and depth to fit the inside of the pipe and padded with soft material
like rubber, Teflon or equivalent so as not to cause damages to bevel
or pipe ends.

6.7

Stacking of coated pipes shall be carried out in such a manner to

prevent concrete coating from being damaged. Stacks shall consist of
a limited number of layers such that the pressure exercised by the
pipes own weight does not cause damage to concrete coating.
Contractor shall calculate based on the characteristics of the concrete
used, the number of layers for stacking and submit the same to
Company for approval.

6.8

Truck, train and barge bolsters shall be at least 300 mm wide and well
padded. When pipe is laid directly unto barge deck or the flat
surfaces, these surfaces shall be clear of projecting bolt heads, uneven
areas or loose hard substances such as rocks that could damage the
pipe or coating. Suitable protections shall be provided in case of bold
head projection.

6.9

Stacks shall be suitably secured against falling and shall consist of

pipe sections having the same diameter and wall thickness.

6.10

If the Company Representative observes coating or pipe damage due

to handling, Contractor shall review the handling procedure adopted
and take corrective actions as required to the satisfaction of the
Company Representative. Damaged pipes shall not be loaded until the
repairs are done.

6.11

Contractor shall be responsible for the load out, sea fastening and
transportation to site of all materials necessary for installation and
satisfactory completion of all pipeline installations.

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6.12

Contractor shall be solely responsible for scheduling the delivery,

handling and hauling of appropriate materials to various intermediate
and final locations as required by the activities enumerated in the
Scope of Work forming part of the contract. Delays or lost time as a
result of the Contractors inability to schedule deliveries in time shall
be to Contractors account.

7.0

PIPELINE INSTALLATION

7.1

Survey Requirements

7.1.1

Any information available with the Company regarding bathymetry,

soil and other surveys carried out by other Agencies pertaining to the
Work covered in the Contract are enclosed along with the Contract
Document. Any additional survey required to carry out and complete
the works in all respects shall be conducted by the Contractor at no
extra cost to Company. All surveys shall comply the requirements
stated in the relevant Company survey specifications included in the
Contract, as and to the extent applicable.

7.1.2

Pre-engineering survey
Pre engineering survey of the pipeline route/corridor, shore approach
as well as the platform approach shall be carried out by the Contractor,
in case the same is required to be performed by the Contractor as per
the Contract.

7.1.3

Pre-construction Survey
Contractor shall carry out, in the laying season a pre-construction route
survey to verify any omission and discrepancies relevant to the scope
of work and to ascertain the changes if any from the pre-engineering to
pre-installation period as well as collect data relevant to installation, if
required. During pre-construction, the as laid position of any existing
stub-ends and their extremities shall be identified and recorded.

7.1.4

Post-construction Survey/As-built Survey

Contractor shall carry out a survey of the installed pipeline system
utilizing equipment viz. sub-bottom profiler, side scan sonar, echosounder, etc. to assess the extend of unsupported spans, damage to
pipelines, depth of burial riser installation etc., and to collect the

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information for as-built documents. Details of all remedial works such

as repair to pipeline system, rectification of pipeline alignment,
supports to free spans, etc. shall also be recorded subsequent to the
remedial works.
7.2

Barge Navigation/Offshore Positioning System

For all works and activities related to the installation of
pipelines/risers, the Contractor shall install a high resolution
navigation system/radio positioning system with + 23 meters accuracy,
which shall be effective even during adverse visibility conditions and
at night. Contractor shall have sufficient spare parts on-board to
ensure a 24 hours a day positioning.
Contractor shall prepare and submit a survey positioning procedure
including details of the barge navigation/positioning system with
equipment and calibration procedures, station descriptions, etc. for
Company review and approval.

7.3

Anchor Handling Requirements

7.3.1

Prior to start of the installation works, Contractor shall submit to

Company for approval, an Anchor Handling Procedure including
details of barge anchors, anchor lines, winches, anchor handling tugs
and position control equipment; anchor tug positioning; anchor
location, anchor dropping and testing for working tension; Anchor
relocation procedure Precautionary and safety measures when
installing anchors in the vicinity of the existing installations, anchor
patterns proposed along the pipeline route, and near the platform
location and/or other existing installations locations shall also be
submitted for Company approval. In addition, Contractor shall also
indicate the anchor cable configuration (catenary) for various water
depths encountered along the pipeline route with the range of tension
applicable for pipeline installation, to clearly establish that the
minimum clearance requirements from the existing installations as
mentioned in this specification are completed.

7.3.2

Anchors shall always be positioned at such a distance from the barge

to ensure that, even with the maximum working tension, there shall
never be any uplift force on the anchor.

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7.3.3

Anchor position and time of relocation shall be regularly logged onboard the lay barge. Constant watch shall be kept on the anchors to
detect any signs of slippage/dragging.

7.3.4

Radio positioning system shall be installed on-board the anchor

handling tug to enable careful monitoring of the position of each
anchor, before dropping, in respect of the actual position of the
existing installations.

7.3.5

In the event that an anchor/buoy is lost, the Company Representative

on-board shall be immediately informed and the retrieval of the
anchor/buoy shall then be arranged by the Contractor at the earliest
and any delay on this account shall be to Contractors account.

7.3.6

Anchoring near existing pipelines

7.3.6.1

While anchoring in the vicinity of the existing pipelines or

installations, to safe-guard the installation from damage, special safety
precautions shall be taken in respect of anchor handling and anchor
positioning, which shall include as a minimum, the following;

7.3.6.2

Anchor lines shall be laid such as to provide adequate clearance

from existing structures

No anchor shall be placed closer than 100 m from the existing

pipeline/cable and the anchor location measured along the line of
pull shall not be closer than 200 m to the pipeline/cable.
Minimum distance of 50 m is acceptable to Company provided
the anchor is not drawn towards the pipeline during tensioning of
the anchor line.

Any anchor crossing existing pipelines cables shall be decked

on-board the anchor handling tug.

Clearance between the anchor wires and the existing pipelines/pipeline

appurtenances/cables
While performing the anchor handling maneuvers, the anchor wire
shall not come in contact with any existing pipeline
appurtenance/cable. The minimum vertical clearance between the
wires and the pipelines/pipeline appurtenance/cable shall be 15 m. In
case such clearance is not possible or impractical to achieve due to
specific working conditions, then alternative arrangements viz.,

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attachment of buoys with the anchoring wires at the crossing location,

etc. shall be carried out.
7.3.7

In case of pipe laying in the vicinity of shipping channel, the anchor

pennant buoys shall be clearly visible (lighted at night) and the
anchoring tugs shall maintain patrol around the lay spread to warn
away any vessels in the vicinity.

7.4

Field repairs to the damaged coating (Anti-corrosion and

Concrete)

7.4.1

Field repairs to damaged anti-corrosion and concrete coatings shall be

accomplished with materials and methods, which are compatible with
the parent coating, and provide a holiday free coating which are
acceptable to the Company Representative.

7.4.2

If the concrete weight coating is damaged to the extent that it has

become loose from the pipeline and is subject to spalling, it shall be
repaired in accordance with the requirements of the Specification No.
2013.

7.4.3

If both concrete weight coating and anti-corrosion coating are

damaged, the Contractor shall remove all weight coating material
within 75 mm in all directions of the defects. This removal shall leave
a hole tapering to the outside on a slope of around two parts vertical to
one part horizontal. Contractor shall then remove all anti-corrosion
coating within 50 mm of the defect. The defective area shall be wire
brushed. Immediately following this, a primer compatible to that
originally used with the anti-corrosion coating as mentioned in the
Specification No. 2012 shall be applied. The remainder of the path
shall be with Special Mastic Mix. Of quality approved by Company.

7.5

Line-up and Welding

7.5.1

Care of Pipe
Contractor shall inspect the internal surface of each joint of pipe to
ensure that the pipe is free of visual defects/damage/cracks, pitting,
dirt, rust and other foreign substances. Contractor shall thoroughly
clean the inside of each joint of pipe, prior to aligning the pipe for
welding into the pipeline. Contractor shall advise the Company
immediately, should excessive corrosion or scaling be found inside
any line pipe.

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Pipe defects and repairs

It is Contractors responsibility to repair all internal and/or external
defects. Acceptability of defects in the pipe detected during inspection
at the work site shall be determined in accordance with the applicable
Company material specifications included in the Contract.
Repair on line pipe shall be executed as specified in Company material
specifications or ANSI B 31.8/ANSI B31.4/DNV whichever is more
stringent. A record to all repairs is to be maintained by Contractor.
This record provided with the pipe identification number shall be
submitted to Company.
Dents, which contain a stress concentration such as scratch, gauge, arc
burns or groove and dents located at the longitudinal weld shall be
removed by cutting out the damaged portion of pipe as a cylinder.
Repair of damaged pipe ends by hammering is not allowed.
If due to cutting or repairs, the pipe identification number is removed,
it shall be repainted immediately by the Contractor in the presence of
Company Representative. In the event of line pipe supply by
Company, Contractor shall be charged for any pipe length due to loss
of identification number. No pipe without identification number shall
be transported and/or welded into the pipeline.

7.5.3

Cleaning of pipe ends

Immediately prior to aligning pipe for waltzing, the beveled ends of
each joint of pipe and the area immediately adjacent thereto (at least
25 mm from the edge on the inside and outside of the pipe) shall be
thoroughly cleaned of paint, rust, mill scale, dirt or other foreign
matter by use of power driven wire brushes, or by other methods
approved by Company.

7.5.4

Pipe Bevelling
All damaged ends of pipe that are bent, cut or otherwise mutilated
such that in the opinion of the Company, faulty alignment or
unacceptable welding would result, shall be repaired or cut off and
rebevelled to the correct angle with a beveling machine of a type
approved by Company. No compensation shall be allowed for reason

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of such recutting or beveling, except when required because of the

original bevel being damaged before the pipe is taken over by
Contractor.
In case of line pipe supply by Company, the line pipes with bevels as
mentioned in the relevant Company material specifications will be
supplied to the Contractor. Rebevelling , if required, to suit the
Contractors proposed welding procedure, shall be carried out by the
Contractor at no extra cost to Company. Prior to rebevelling, if
required, the Contractor shall prepare a sketch indicating the extent of
wastage of line pipe envisaged for each end, and submit the same for
Company approval. Wastages beyond the extent approved by the
Company shall be charged to the Contractor at the rates finalised by
the Company.
7.5.5

Alignment of Pipe

7.5.5.1

All pipe joints 8 NB and above shall be aligned with an internal

pneumatic lineup clamp approved by Company, except for tie-in welds
or other exceptional conditions acceptable to the Company, on which
occasions an external line-up clamp may be used.

7.5.5.2

All joints shall be aligned and welded with a uniform spacing.

Hammers, if used, shall have bronze coated or other suitable head and
shall be used in a manner as to avoid damage to the pipe.

7.5.5.3

When joining pipe containing longitudinal weld seam, the longitudinal

weld seam shall be in the upper quadrants of the pipe circumference.
In addition, the longitudinal welds seams shall be offset at least 20
degrees from each other.

7.5.6

Welding
Pipeline welding, welding procedure and welder qualification, non
destructive inspection and repair shall be carried out in accordance
with the requirements of Company Welding Specification for
Submarine Pipelines, included in the Contract.

7.6

Anode Spacing
Pipe joints with anodes shall be installed according to the spacing
indicated in the Company approved drawings. Cares shall be taken so

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that the anodes, concrete and field joint coatings are not damaged
while going through the stinger or over the rollers/supports.
Special care shall be taken by the Contractor to ensure that the
electrical bond from the anode bracelets to the pipe is not damaged
during the handling and installation of the pipes. For this purpose, the
anti-corrosion applied between the concrete coating and the anodes
shall be checked for any damages. In case of any visible damage to
the anti-corrosion coating, Contractor shall carry out the necessary
remedial works without any extra cost to Company.
7.7

Field Joint Coating

7.7.1

Field joint shall be provided with corrosion protection coating using

either heat shrinkable wraparound sleeve or cold applied pipe wraps in
accordance with the requirements of Specification No. 2014, included
in the Contract Document.

7.7.2

In addition to the corrosion protection coating, the field joints shall be

applied with in-fill coating using either mastic or polyurethane foam in
accordance with the requirements of Specification No. 2014, included
in the Contract Document.

7.8

Pipe Laying Operations

7.8.1

Company will obtain all necessary right of way easements from

various Agencies having jurisdiction thereof. Contractor shall secure
the necessary work permits for carrying out the works. Contractor
shall adhere to said right of way and no changes in alignment shall be
made by Contractor without prior written approval of Company.
Company will advise the Contractor the right of way and permit
provisions or conditions, and Contractor shall comply same and hold
Company harmless of all claims, damages resulting from Contractors
failures to observe such provisions or conditions. Damage resulting
from Contractors negligence or failure to follow the designated routes
shall be Contractors sole responsibility.

7.8.2

Pipeline and appurtenances shall be installed along the route and at

locations indicated in the Company approved drawings. Placement
accuracy shall be as mentioned in Section 5.0 of this specification.

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Pipeline Installation Procedure Document

Contractor shall prepare and submit to Company for approval a
Pipeline Installation Procedure Document, which shall include, as a
minimum, the following:
a)

Pipe laying equipment description including plan and profile of

lay barge, ramp orientation, pipe roller arrangement/location,
line-up/welding repair/field joint coating station location,
tensioner location and capacity, barge positioning systems and
communication facilities: details of the pipeline to be handled.

b)

Stinger description including dimension, cross section, length

and roller arrangement/location.

c)

Pipe handling procedures including transportation, storage and

pipe preparation.

d)

Welding, NDT, repair procedures

e)

Field joint coating procedure

f)

Pipe laying procedure including positioning control and start-up

procedures.

g)

General laying procedure including positioning control and startup procedures.

h)

Pipeline installation stress analysis including calculation of the

stinger length, stinger angle or curvature and pipe tension
required to restrict pipe stress levels within the allowable limits.

i)

Distance from the touch down point to the stern of the barge as
well as the length of the pipe from the touch down point to the
stern as a function of the tension and stinger angle in a graphical
format, for all water depths encountered.

j)

Pipeline tension/configuration/stress monitoring and control

details.

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k)

General arrangements drawing of the buckle detector to be used.

l)

Umbilical installation procedure (if applicable) including the

proposed umbilical route and the hook-up procedure to be
adopted for connection with the valve actuator.

m)

Environmental conditions viz. maximum wave heights, wave

period and current in which the laying can continue without
damaging the pipeline.

n)

Proposed spacing between the existing and the installed pipeline

and methods of maintaining the same.

7.8.4

Contractor shall install instrumentation including depth gauges on the

pipelay stinger to continuously monitor the stinger configuration in
order that the bending of the pipe is within the limits established in the
installation stress analysis document.

7.8.5

A buckle detector, as required by DNV Rules for Submarine Pipeline

Systems 1981, shall be passed through the pipeline. The detector shall
consist of a gauging plate positioned after the touch down point. If
any buckle is detected it shall be repaired before continuing pipe
laying operations. Aluminium gauging plate shall be used as a buckle
detector.

7.8.6

Contractor shall monitor continuously the tension exerted on the

pipeline during all pipe laying operations, including abandonment and
recovery by providing suitable instrumentation and ensure that the
tension established in the stress analysis documents approved by the
Company is achieved. Excessive tension shall not be applied. A daily
record of tension and other parameters specified herein affecting
pipeline stresses, recorded at regular intervals and during abnormal
fluctuations or abandonment/recovery, shall be submitted to Company
along with corresponding computed over bend and sag bend stresses.

7.8.7

Pipe Stress Control

Stress in the pipeline shall be controlled during all phases of
installation Contractor shall prepare and implement adequate
procedures to control stress level in the pipe during laying such that
the maximum permissible stress levels are not exceeded.

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To limit bending in the over bend, the pipe support rollers on the barge
and stinger or ramp must be accurately set at predetermined elevations
such that support reactions and pipe bending loads are equally
distributed. Contractor shall submit calculations of these positions and
loads to Company as well as the proposed procedures for physical
verification of these parameters during the laying operations.
Calculations and procedures shall account for the anticipated stinger
deflection during laying operation due to environmental conditions,
where appropriate. In case of a fixed ramp, Contractor shall indicate
the proposed method for ensuring the pipe bending and pipe stresses
are within the permissible limits.
7.8.8

Pipe Configuration Control

To ensure proper placement of the pipeline within the given alignment
and control of the pipe curvature with acceptable limits, Contractor
shall monitor the configuration of the suspended pipeline. Contractor
shall submit a description of the means to monitor pipeline
configuration and procedure for its use to Company prior to
commencement of the installation works.
This shall consist of graphs and tables prepared specially for this work.
In any event, the following items shall be included;
a)

Effect of pipe tension and tension variation on the pipe

configuration as well as on pipe stresses.

b)

Effects of the most critical current and wave on the suspended

pipeline.

Care shall be taken, to prevent the pipeline from jumping out the
stinger during the laying operations.
Contractor shall propose a procedure to verify the actual dimensional
configuration of the suspended pipe and location of the touch down
point at regular intervals. The procedure shall also cover regular
inspection of equipment such a tensioner and singer/ramp and indicate
contingency plans in case of equipment failure. It is required that
Contractor provide qualified engineering personnel on the lay vessel to
conduct the aforesaid tasks, to interpret the results of calculations and
measurements and to advise the vessel operating crew. All results of
measurements and recordings shall be made available to Company.

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Contractor shall provide suitable pulling/lowering head for the

installation of the pipelines with stub ends. The lowering head shall be
designed in such a way that the stub line can be dewatered and the stub
end lifted at a future date by other Contractor while installing the
remaining pipeline.
The lowering head shall include the following facilities as a minimum:
a)

Check plates for pulling

b)

Pig stopper and pig indicator

c)

Ball valves and pipe fittings with blind flange for vent and
drawing

d)

Barrel/pipe of sufficient length for holding the pig.

7.8.10

Joint numbers, 150 mm high, are required on every joint laid. The
numbers shall be painted on the upper quarter of the pipe so that divers
can easily find each joint. Records shall be kept of the joint number
with the corresponding pipe mill number, and the date when the joints
has been welded and laid.

7.8.11

Contractor shall maintain a record of the joint number and length of

each joint as it is welded into the line. Contractor shall maintain a
record of all of all cut-outs, joint ends cut off or pipe joints added and
the amended length of the joint.

7.8.12

Contractor shall comply with the tangent points of curves and the
permissible bend radii mentioned in various Company approved
drawings/documents.

7.8.13

Piggy back lines installation

Where piggy back lines or umbilicals are to be located on the pipelines
for installation as a bundle, then the piggy back lines/umbilicals shall
be located at the top center of the mainline. Piggy back lines shall be
strapped to the mainline by means of monel straps every 4 m all
throughout the length of the line. Suitable spacers/guide supports shall
be provided at every 2 m. Between the strap and the line as well as
between the spacer and the line, a strip of 6 mm thick neoprene shall
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be exercised to ensure the piggy back line/umbilical does not foul with
the pipeline anodes.
7.8.14

Stub End Pipelines

Incase the Contractor is required to tie-in to any existing stub-line,
Contractor shall deploy divers and shall check the condition of the lay
down heads and disconnect any shackles, slings, etc. Depending on
the condition of the pipeline from pre-construction survey, a survey
may be carried out by a ROV for 500 m length of the stub-ends,
measured from the lay-down heads to identify any obstruction, which
may hamper the recovery operations.
Contractor shall carry out hydrotest for a minimum period of six hours,
unless otherwise specified and dewater the stub line prior to start of
any lifting operations for tie-in. Contractor shall prepare and submit a
procedure regarding the recovery of the stub end, including the details
of hydrotest and dewatering of test water, etc. for Company approval.

7.8.15

Emergency Flooding
In case required by the Contractors design/procedure, whenever the
pipe laying work is to be suspended due to weather conditions, the
Contractor shall flood the pipeline with sea-water as per the Company
approved procedures to stabilize the pipeline, provided stability
calculations require flooding of the pipelines. The sea water used for
flooding shall be filtered though a mechanical filter with a screen of
size 50 mesh and treated with Company approved dosage of
bactericide. During flooding operations, the Contractor shall monitor
the water flow and pressure to ensure that it is within the safe limits
established in the procedure previously approved by the Company.
Upon cessation of the conditions, and on obtaining the Companys
approval the pipeline shall be emptied by the Contractor before
commencement of any operations.

7.8.16

Any damage to the pipe weight coating during lifting, lowering,

relocating or other installation operations shall be repaired by the
Contractor at no extra cost to Company.

7.8.17

Contractor shall provide diver or other sub sea inspection during the
course of pipe laying operations to ensure that the suspended pipeline
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properly supported by the stinger, the line laid on the sea bottom is
neither deformed in shape nor is the pipe coating damaged, and that
the pipeline at the specified depth is continuously supported within the
permissible limits indicated in the Company approved
drawings/documents. Diver observation or other subsea inspection
will also be required during pick-up and lay down of pipeline.
7.9

Pipeline Installation at Platform Approaches

7.9.1

Platform approaches are considered to be within 500 m from the

existing Platform/Platform Complex. Pipelines shall be laid in this
zone as straight as possible with in the tolerances specified without
endangering the safety of the existing pipelines and appurtenances,
taking into account the minimum possible barge clearances from the
platform and constraints imposed by existing pipelines/installations.
Diver controlled or ROV controlled operations shall be used if
necessary, in congested areas to prevent laying over the existing
lines/installations.

7.9.2

Depending upon the location of the existing lines, approach angles of

the pipelines to be laid, location of the riser to be installed, etc.,
Contractor shall decide the method of pipe laying in the Platform
approaches i.e. either by initiating the pipe laying from the Platform
end or by approaching the Platform from other end, lay down and side
walking, unless specified otherwise. The proposed method shall be
indicated in the Bid.

7.9.3

If the pipelines to be installed in platform approaches are located in

platform extremities where the pipeline installation near the platform,
lifting and side walking the pipeline will not result in either damaging
or endangering the safety of the existing installations, Contractor may
adopt the lifting and side walking procedure after obtaining written
approval from the Company. In case the pipelines to be installed are
located at locations other than the platform extremities and Contractor
proposes to install the pipeline by lifting and side walking procedure,
Contractor shall propose suitable measures to establish that the
proposed method does not damage/endanger the safety of the existing
installations.

7.9.4

In case pipe laying at Platform approaches initiate from the Platform

end, it shall be done by making up the pipeline on board the lay barge
and pulling to the sea bed. Tie-in back the snatch block to a jacket leg

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at the sea bed level or installing a Dead Man Anchor (DMA) shall be
considered for this purpose.
7.9.5
7.9.6

Diver survey shall be done near the platform to clearly identify the
existing pipelines and the approaches for the new lines before and after
completion of the pipeline installation.
Contractor shall prepare and submit a Platform approach pipeline
initiation procedure to Company including the following as a
minimum :
a)

Method of pipeline installation at platform approaches along

with schematic arrangement drawings including the details of the
pipeline termination and abandonment, minimum possible barge
clearances from the platform, lifting and side walking
procedures, clearances from the existing installations, pipelines
and appurtenances, if any.

b)

Calculations for the pipeline stress during abandonment. Lifting

and side walking.

c)

Anchor pattern during pipeline laying at Platform approaches.

d)

Diver inspection and survey of the Platform approaches prior to

laying operations.

e)

In case of pipeline initiation at Platform approaches, the

following shall be furnished by the Contractor.
i)

Calculation of the pulling load, stinger geometry and

design of pulling head.

ii)

Laying/start-up procedure including deployment of

DMA/snatch block, Minimum length of pipe to be laid on
the sea-bed prior to disconnection of hold back cable.

iii)

Pipeline initiation schematic arrangement drawings with

jacket tie-back system or with DMA arrangement including
relative opposition of the barge, location of barge anchors.

iv)

Details of equipment used including initiation head, pigs,

sheave/snatch blocks, DMA, hold back cable etc.

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v)

Verification of the jacket legged for loads to be

experienced during initiation (if applicable).

vi)

Verification of holding capacity of DMA in the vicinity of

the Jacket location (if applicable).

Installation of Expansion Loops

In case any expansion loops are required to be installed as per the
Company approved drawings/documents, the Contractor shall install
the same without any extra cost to Company. Contractor shall prepare
a detailed installation procedure including all pertinent details of
expansion loops installation and shall submit to Company for
approval. Care shall be taken not to over stress the bend/loop during
the installation. For this purpose necessary tie-bars/bracings shall be
provided by the Contractor. Contractor shall also carry out a stress
analysis considering the supporting arrangements to be adopted at the
time of installation and submit the same to Company for approval.
The pipes and bends forming a part of the expansion loop shall be
provided with concrete coating as per the requirements of the
Company approved drawings/documents.

7.10

Pipeline Installation at Shore Approaches

7.10.1

Pipeline installation at shore approaches shall be carried out either by

pulling inshore through shore based winches or by fabricating the
strings at the shore and pulling offshore through the barge winches
depending upon the availability of the equipment and the availability
of space at shore location unless specified otherwise. Contractor shall
decide the method of installation at shore approaches in consultation
with the Company.

7.10.2

Pipeline shall be welded, radiographed, field joint coated as per the

requirements mentioned elsewhere in the specification and the pipeline
installation shall be carried out as per the Company approved
procedures.

7.10.3

Contractor shall prepare a detailed procedure, including all relevant

calculations, drawings and sequence of operations to demonstrate the
feasibility of the proposed methods for pipe laying methods for pipe
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shall be submitted to the Company for approval. The procedure shall

include as a minimum the following:
a)

Details of the proposed shore approach pipe laying spread

including the marine and the land based equipment.

b)

Plan, procedure and schedule for the pulling operations including

details of the location with limits where the operation is to be
performed.

c)

Details of the sea bed preparation work including inspection

methods and procedures.

d)

Method of pulling along with the description of pulling

equipment including capacity, instrumentation; and location of
pulling equipment location and details of the hold back winch.

e)

Sequence of operations of pulling including the installation of

cables, attachment of cable with the pull head, etc.

f)

Length of pulling considered during the high/low water levels.

g)

Number of pull cables/ropes and capacity of sheaves proposed to

be used.

h)

Estimated pulling force calculation including pipe/soil as well as

cable soil friction coefficients; and selection of pulling
winches/cables including factor of safety considered in selection
of the pulling winches/cable as well as the reserve pulling
capacity.

i)

Method of anchoring the winch along with winch anchor block

calculations; Method of anchoring the barge.

j)

Calculation for designing of pulls head and verification

procedure for the conditions expected during the pulling
operations.

k)

Details of buoyancy tanks proposed to be provided along with

the method of strapping with the pipe and the reserve capacity of
the buoyancy tanks.

l)

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m)

Details of safety measures to be adopted during pulling

operations.

n)

Method, procedure, equipment and instrumentation of how the

pulling operations will be monitored, and the stress limits of the
pipelines are kept within established limits.

o)

Communication facilities proposed during the pulling between

the shore and the barge.

p)

Contingency procedure to be adopted during pulling.

q)

Logistics of pulling and associated equipment installation.

r)

General arrangement drawings of the pulling plant.

s)

Pipeline profile/configuration for estimating the pulling force

along with the proposed trench profile.

t)

Winch and other instrumentation calibration certificates not older

than 3 months.

7.10.4

Lateral forces on the pipeline due to current during pulling and

increase in pull load due to sea bed slope at the shore approach shall be
taken into account by the Contractor, while estimating the pulling
force. Unless otherwise specified, the Contractor shall consider pipeto-soil friction factor as 1.0 for estimating the pull force. All
equipment including the winch, cable, sheaves, etc. used in the pulling
operations shall have a factor of safety of minimum 1.5 to take care of
the variations in the assumptions. Pulling equipment not meeting the
above requirements shall not be used in the pulling operations.
Company approval shall be obtained by the Contractor prior to
mobilizing the pulling equipment. For this purpose the inspection
certificates as well as the calibration certificates of the winch issued by
the independent Inspection Agency shall be submitted to Company.

7.10.5

In case of any soil bore hole data is available at the shore

approach/beach location, the same shall be used for winch foundation
calculation. In case no soil data is available, the Contractor shall carry
out a soil investigation/bore hole to assess the properties of soil, for
use in the winch foundation calculations.

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7.10.6

Buoyancy tanks may be strapped to the pipeline while pulling, to

reduce the pulling load. In case buoyancy tanks are proposed, the
pipeline shall be checked for stability under 1-Year storm conditions.
Lightening of the pipeline beyond the 1-Year storm stability
requirements is not permitted.

7.10.7

Steel bands of 30 mm width shall be used for strapping the buoyancy

tanks with the pipeline. Each buoyancy tanks shall be strapped with
the pipeline with minimum of three such bands. In order to avoid
damages to bands and subsequent release of buoyancy tanks while
pulling the pipelines, the bottom quadrant of the pipeline shall not be
wrapped with the bands. Bands shall be secured with the pipeline
using Crawl plugs or other suitable means. Each buoyancy tank shall
be provided with a rope hook at both ends, so that they can be
connected with the adjacent tanks during pulling operations.

7.10.8

In case circular steel drums are used as buoyancy tanks, wedges shall
be provided between the tanks and the pipeline, in order prevent
sliding of the tanks due to environmental actions during pulling. In
case of polyurethane moulded floats are used, the bottom quarter shall
be provided with a circular contour matching that of the diameter of
the pipe to be pulled.

7.10.9

Pulling head shall be suitable provided with buoyancy tanks during the
pulling operations, so that the pulling head does not plough into the
soil and lifting slightly off the sea bed during the pulling. Also in case
the stinger is used during the pulling operations, it may not be possible
to pull the pulling head along the stinger and therefore it may be
necessary to deballast the stinger until the pulling head is clear and
reaches sea bed before stinger is ballasted to support the pipeline.

7.10.10

Prior to pulling operations, the Contractor shall submit a drawing

clearly indicating the area required for pulling operations to Company
for approval. Once the Company approval is given, the Contractor
shall restrict himself within this area of operation only.

7.10.11

At the time of pulling, the Contractor shall fence/cordon off the entire
work site to prevent the entry of the unauthorized personnel. Provision
shall be made for the installation of no-admittance signs to
unauthorized personnel. Signs indicating the Pulling in progress
Danger Keep away in English and the local language shall be
placed at the work site.

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7.10.12

During the pulling operations, the barge anchor penant buoys shall be
clearly visible (lighted at night) and the anchor tugs patrol around the
barge to divert/caution the approaching fishing crafts, if any in the
vicinity.

7.10.13

Tide poles and current meters at appropriate location shall be installed

and reading taken regularly by the Contractor during the pulling
operations.

7.10.14

Contractor shall use dynamometers during pulling operations for

control and recording the loads transmitted through the pulling cables.
In addition the each pulling winches shall also be provided with
automatic recorders to record the load vs. the length of the pull data.
Dynamometers and recorders shall be suitably placed for monitoring
by Company Representative during the progress of the pulling
operations. In case the actual pulling load exceeds the estimated
pulling load, the pulling operations shall be suspended and Contractor
shall investigate the reason for increase in the load. Remedial
measures shall be carried out by the Contractor to the satisfaction of
the Company Representative before continuing the pulling.

7.10.15

Contractor shall maintain a pulling log-book and record the following

during the pulling operations, viz.
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)

Date, time (start/finish) and duration of each pull

Length of pull
Buoyancy provided
Tide levels and the current readings during the pulling
Maximum and minimum load experienced during each pull
Rate of pulling
Interruption in pulling, if any along with the reasons for same.

Such logs shall be submitted to Company Representative for

information alongwith the charts of the automatic load recorders
whenever requested or immediately upon completion of the pulling
operations.
7.10.16

Subsequent to completion of the pulling operations, the entire area at

the shore/beach shall be restored to the original conditions to the
complete satisfaction of the Company Representative and other
Agencies having jurisdiction thereof. Winch foundation shall be
dismantled subsequent to the completion of the pulling operations,
unless otherwise specified.

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7.11

Pipeline Abandonment and Recovery

7.11.1

In case pipelines are to be abandoned during the pipe laying

operations, either because of bad weather conditions or for any other
reasons and subsequently recovered upon cessation of the conditions,
the Contractor shall develop the Abandonment/recovery Procedures
and submit the same for Company approval. The procedures shall be
suitable for the Contractors equipment and laying method and for the
various water depths encountered along the pipeline route. The
procedure shall include as a minimum the following:
a)

Stress analysis during the abandonment/recovery operations, for

various water depths to be encountered along the pipeline route
using the proposed lay barge equipment details.

b)

Drawings/schematic illustrations indicating the various stages of

abandonment/recovery operation including the touch down point
location.

c)

Description of the stepwise procedures and sequence of

operations.

d)

Method proposed to verify the calculation result during the

execution of the operations.

e)

A/R winch capacity

f)

Details of the lowering head as per para 7.8.9.

8.0

RISER INSTALLATION

8.1

The riser shall be installed in accordance with the Company approved

procedures without damaging pipe and its coating.

8.2

The tie-in between the pipeline and the riser shall be of welded
construction, unless specified otherwise.

8.3

Contractor shall prepare and submit a riser installation procedure to

Company for approval. The procedure shall include, as a minimum,
the following:

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a)

Stress analysis of the riser during installation.

b)

Details of the equipment to be used for the riser installation.

c)

Drawings/schematic illustrations indicating the various stages of

riser installation operation including pipe configuration during
lifting/lowering.

d)

Descriptions of the stepwise procedures and sequence of

operations for pipeline/riser tie-in and riser installation.

e)

Diving procedures and extent of diver inspection and

measurements.

f)

Platform/jacket survey details to ascertain the riser/clamp

locations, condition of clamps, presence of boat landing/riser
protectors. Presence of jacket anodes at riser location etc.

g)

Procedure for installation of riser clamps

h)

Any contingency procedures envisaged during riser installation.

8.4

Prior to start of the riser installation, survey of the pipe end shall be
made to ensure that there are no obstructions to the lifting operations.
The position of the pipeline on the sea bed shall be carefully
determined.

8.5

Contractor shall carry out a survey to ascertain the riser clamp

location, condition of clamps, presence of boat landing/riser
protectors. Presence of jacket anodes at riser location, etc. prior to riser
installation as a part of the pre-engineering survey. The survey for
these shall be carried out using sector scan, diver inspection and video
recording (PAL-VHS System). Video recording and other survey
documents shall be submitted to Company for information and
approval in case any modification is required to be carried out.

8.6

In case the jacket anodes are fouling with the clamp locations,
Contractor shall consider redesigning of the clamps to avoid anode
removal. If jacket anodes removal is unavoidable during riser clamp
installation, then these anodes shall be reinstalled in the nearest
suitable location by the Contractor without any cost and time effect to
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finalised by the Contractor after the pre-construction survey of the

existing platform, and shall be submitted to Company for approval.
8.7

Anodes shall be installed to the risers as per the spacing indicated in

the Company approved drawings.

8.8

Diagonal bracing shall be attached to the bottom of riser bends by

clamps during fabrication. These bracings shall be removed or a two
foot section cut out of the brace after riser installation is completed and
clamps are tightened.

8.9

The risers shall be supported by hanger flanges and guided by nonfrictional riser clamps. All bolting on the riser clamps shall utilize
fully tightened double nuts on each end of the studs. Number of
clamps and their location shall be as indicated in the Company
approved drawings.

8.10

Clamps shall generally comply the requirements indicated in the

drawings enclosed in the Contract Document. Clamps shall be
internally provided with 12 mm thick neoprene padding, vulcanized to
the clamps steel surface. Where adjustable clamps are provided
electrical continuity for cathodic protection of the clamps shall be
provided between jacket and clamps. Neoprene material requirements
as well as the fabrication requirements shall comply the following
requirements.

8.10.1

Material
Neoprene shall conform to ASTM D-2000, Class BC as per line call
out 3 BC 725 C12 G21K11Z or equivalent and shall comply all
chemical and mechanical properties requirements of ASTM D-2000.
Neoprene shall have sufficient water resistance that after kept in
submerged condition in sea water for a period of two weeks at 23C, it
shall retain at least 95% of all the properties mentioned in ASTM D2000. Neoprene shall be provided with certificates for the properties
mentioned in ASTM D-2000 as well as certificate for water resistance.

8.10.2

All inside surface of the clamps shall be freed from pitting or any other
material imperfections. The surface shall be degreased and sand blast
cleaned to SA 2 as per SIS 055900 prior to application of the
neoprene sheathing.

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Adhesive of Company approved quality shall be used to fix the

neoprene to the steel surface, Lined clamps shall be closed using
dummy pipes of appropriate diameter, bolts secured and the entire
assembly put in an autoclave including the details of the material and
application procedures proposed for the neoprene padding and shall
obtain Company approval prior to start of vulcanizing operation.
Thickness tolerance after vulcanizing shall be + 5%.
In case Contractor proposes to affix the neoprene sheathing with the
clamps using proven methods other than vulcanizing, details of the
same shall be furnished to the Company along with relevant details of
the past experience in similar subsea application wherein this method
has been adopted and the test result of the as applied coating to
establish that the proposed affixing scheme is equivalent or superior to
the vulcanizing method. Upon review of such details Company may
grant approval of the proposed method. In case sufficient details of
the proposed affixing method along with the necessary back-up
documents are not furnished. Company will have the right to either
request for additional tests or to insist for vulcanizing.

8.11

Risers including bends shall be coated and wrapped with anticorrosion coating and shall also be provided with a minimum thickness
of 30 mm concrete coating, as per the specifications included in the
Contract, from ocean floor upto the splash zone. The field joint at the
riser to pipeline connection and on risers shall be coated as per the
requirements of Specification No. 2014.

8.12

Risers extending above the splash zone shall be painted in accordance

with Company General Specification No. 2005 Protective Coating.

8.13

Splash Zone portion extending from 2.0 w.r.t Datum upto bottom of
hanger flange clamp, shall be applied with a 5 mm thick, monel
sheathing. Monel sheet shall be welded to the riser pipe at the top and
bottom to form a tight jacket which shall have facilities for future
testing for tightness.
Material and fabrication requirements of monel sheathing shall comply
the requirements given below:

8.13.1

Material
Monel sheet conforming to ASTM B 127 of BS 3072 NA-13 or
equivalent in annealed condition shall be used for sheathing purposes

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and the monel sheathing shall comply chemical and mechanical

properties requirements of ASTM B 127/BS 3072 as applicable.
Monel shall be provided with test certificates for all properties
mentioned in ASTM B 127/BS 3072 as applicable. Monel sheet of 5
mm thickness shall be used for the sheathing purposes.
8.13.2

Pipe surface where the monel sheathing to be applied shall be sand

blast cleaned to SA 2 as per SIS 055900. In addition the area where
the welding is to be done shall be cleaned of all contaminants and then
wiped down with a clean white cloth prior to welding. If necessary
acetone or trichloroethylene shall be used to remove the traces of any
contaminants.

8.13.3

Monel sheathing shall be welded with the pipe either by using

Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) welding technique or by Shielded Metal Arc
Welding (SMAW) process. In case of TIG welding, the filler metal
shall be monel composition (AWS A-5.14, ER Ni Cu-7) for joining
monel to monel, and nickel composition (ASW A-5.14, ER Ni-1)
joining monel to carbon steel, or equivalent approved by Company. In
case of SMAW welding, electrodes conforming to AWS A-5.11 E Ni
Cu-7 shall be used. Contractor shall carryout welding procedure
qualification in accordance with ASME Section IX and DNV and
submit relevant documents to Company for approval prior to carrying
out any monel welding operations.

8.13.4

Monel sheets shall be rolled or formed in cold condition to suit the

outer diameter of the steel pipe, and fitted unto the pipe. The monel
sheet shall be fitted tightly around the pipe, with in place with a metal
strapping. Tack welding on the pipe shall be done only on doubler
plates positioned between the pipe and the monel sheet. Any bulges,
wrinkles, etc., in the monel sheet shall be worked out prior to welding.
The total area covered by the monel sheathing shall be divided into
two sections of approximately equal length as shown in Fig. No.
8.13.4. Each section shall have the provision for pressure testing.
Monel to carbon steel welds shall be at the ends of the jacket and in
the middle. All other welds shall be monel to monel.

8.13.5

After each weld run, the welds shall be cleaned by hand grinding. To
prevent damage to the monel cladding by weld spatter, the monel
surfaces adjacent to the welds are to be coated with a temporary lime
wash.

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8.13.6

All welds shall be checked over their full length by due penetrant
examination. In addition all monel to carbon steel welds shall be
radiographed to ensure no defects are in the welds.

8.13.7

Final assembly i.e. monel to monel and monel to carbon steel welds
shall be nitrogen and soap tested for a duration of 30 minutes at a
pressure of 1.5 kg/cm (g) to ensure leak free assembly.

9.0

PIPELINE CROSSINGS

9.1

Pipeline crossings shall be so installed that they will not affect or

danger the safety of the existing pipeline and its operation.

9.2

In case of pipeline crossings, prior to pipe laying operation, Contractor

shall provide a marker buoy at a point on the existing line where the
proposed line will cross over it.
A general layout of the existing pipelines and the proposed crossing
locations are included in the Contract Document. It shall be the
Contractors responsibility to conduct a detailed and accurate survey
of the existing pipelines to determine their exact location and depth of
the burial around the proposed crossing. The Contractor shall carry
out the soil investigation as required at all pipeline crossing locations
to determine the soil bearing capacity for support/grout bags.

9.3

Crossing Design

9.3.1

Contractor shall design the pipeline crossing considering various

information mentioned in the Contract Document and submit to
Company for approval. General arrangement of pipeline at the
crossing, shall be as indicated in the relevant drawings included in the
Contract. Pipeline crossings shall be designed to ensure on-bottom
stability under the 100 year storm conditions. Crossing design
calculations shall includes as a minimum the following:

Stress in the pipeline at crossing location

Calculations for settlement of support/stability of support, based

on soil bearing capacity established during the soil investigation

Check for the vortex shedding

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Support/grout bag details.

9.3.2

Pipeline crossing shall be designed to ensure that the induced stresses

from combined functional and environmental loading conditions
comply with the requirements of DNV Rules for Submarine Pipeline
Systems, 1981 for both installation and operating conditions and the
requirements mentioned in this specification.

9.3.3

Approach angle of the pipeline being installed with respect to the

existing line should not be less than 30.

9.3.4

Grout, bags/separators shall be provided to maintain a physical

separation of 350 mm or more between the existing line and the
proposed line for the life span of the proposed pipeline. Grout
bags/separators shall be of sufficient length to ensure stability to
remain under the pipeline during the operational life time of the
pipeline.

9.4

Installation

9.4.1

The installation of the pipeline crossing shall be executed in such a

way that no shut down of the operating line is required.
Crossing of the pipelines shall normally be at sufficient distance from
the platforms to allow installation/maintenance and/or removal of
newly installed or existing pipeline/riser without disturbing the
crossing installation.

9.4.2

9.5

Material
The grout filled support bags shall be able to withstand the marine
environment, functional and operational forces of the pipeline for the
life span of the pipeline. The grout bags shall be constructed of a
woven acrylic coated nylon or equivalent material. The details and the
specifications of the material to the used for the crossings shall be
submitted by the Contractor to Company for approval.
Cement for the grout shall conform to Portland cement as per API
Class G or equivalent. The grout shall have a compressive strength of
105 kg/cm at 24 h and 422 kg/cm at 28 days. The grout shall have a
density of 1920 kg/m3 60 kg/m3.

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Free Spans
The free spans of the exposed pipelines at the crossings shall also be
supported by grout bags. The length of the free span between the two
supports shall not exceed the limits as mentioned in the Company
approved documents.

9.7

Inspection
The Contractor shall perform a detailed inspection of all the pipeline
crossings and submit an inspection report and preliminary as-built
survey report to the Company for approval. The inspection shall be
done by the Contractors divers 12 hours after completion of the
installation. This report shall also include the video tape recording and
minimum of four good quality underwater photographs of the crossing
and free span supports for each crossing. The Contractor shall submit
to Company the procedure and the technique he proposes to use for
such inspection for approval.

10.0

PIPELINE FREE SPANS AND SUPPORTS

10.1

Free Span Rectification

Subsequent to completion of the pipeline installation and crossing
installation, a complete survey shall be made to ensure that no spans in
excess of the permissible span established in the Company approved
documents exist. The survey shall be conducted using a side scan
sonar, echo sounder and an ROV fitted with a video camera to define
each span. The results of this survey shall be submitted to Company
not later than one week after completion of such survey.

10.2

Free spans in excess of acceptable spans shall then be identified in

consultation with Company Representative. The free spans shall then
be rectified/corrected either by providing adequate supports consisting
of grout bags underneath the pipe in hard soils or by suitably jetting
and lowering the supporting points, in accordance with the procedures
and methods approved by the Company. The grout bags shall meet
the requirements mentioned in section 9.0 of this specification. In case
any unacceptable span in pipeline which are proposed to be trenched
at a later date, then the Contractor shall reduce the suspended
span length by suitably jetting or other means .Checks shall be
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hydrographic surveys and diving inspections to ensure that the pipeline

spans have been reduced to allowable limits as per Company approved
documents. Company shall be kept fully informed during all phases of
the span rectification work.
10.3

Rectification of all spans greater than the maximum allowable lengths

be completed to the satisfaction of the Company Representative before
start of back filling works, if any and hydrostatic testing works.

10.4

Installation of supports and/or protection, using approved grout bags or

protective saddles, at specified locations shall be as per the procedure
prepared and submitted by the Contractor and approved by the
Company.

11.0

CATHODIC PROTECTION SURVEY

Contractor shall carry out cathodic protection survey of the installed
pipeline as per the relevant Company specifications included in the
Contract document. Prior to carrying out the cathodic protection
survey, the Contractor shall submit the relevant procedures as per the
requirements of the specifications to Company for approval. Cathodic
protection survey shall commence only after obtaining the Company
approval.

12.0

ON-LINE VALVES, LATERALS AND PLEM INSTALALTION

12.1

General

12.1.1

All piping/pipeline fabrication required for making up the on-line

valve, lateral and PLEM assemblies shall be carried out in compliance
with the requirements of section 13.0 of this specification.

12.1.2

Contractor shall install the on-line valves and laterals within + 10

meters from the location shown in the Company approved drawings
along the pipeline route. PLEM shall be installed as close to the lateral
as possible, but within + 2 m of the approved location.

12.1.3

Care shall be exercised by the Contractor during the installation to

avoid damage to the pipeline, coating and appurtenances being
installed.

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12.2

Design

12.2.1

Contractor shall design the complete on-line, lateral PLEM assemblies

including piping, supports, structures as required alongwith the
protective cages for the complete and effective functioning of the
system, taking into account the scheme indicated in the Process and
Instrumentation Diagram included in the Contract. PLEM lateral
hook-up scheme shall be designed taking into account the details of
the existing facilities included in the Contract as well as the details
obtained during the pre-engineering survey.

12.2.2

On-line valve, lateral and PLEM assemblies shall be designed to

ensure that the induced stresses form combined functional and
environmental loading conditions comply with the requirements on
DNV Rules for Submarine Pipeline Systems, 1981 for both installation
and operating conditions and the requirements mentioned in this
specification. The assemblies shall be designed to withstand the 100
year storm conditions, mentioned in the Contract.

12.2.3

The on-line valve, lateral and PLEM system shall be suitable for
operation in sub-sea at the water depths and environmental conditions
indicated in the Contract Document and shall be designed for a life
span of not less than 30 years.

12.2.4

All connections shall be by welding except for future tie in for which
flanged end shall be provided, unless otherwise specified.

12.2.5

On-line valve/lateral assembly shall be designed for installation on sea

bed with uniform support. Contractor shall check the soil bearing
capacity of the soil at the location and shall design the lateral/on-line
valve assembly against any future settlement. In case no soil data is
available, Contractor shall carry out soil investigation at the location of
laterals/on-line valves at no extra cost to Company. Even in case the
pipelines are required to be buried, lateral/on-line valve assembly shall
be configured to rest on the sea bed.

12.2.6

On-line valves including ball/check valves, laterals and PLEM

assemblies shall be provided with a protective cage to protect the
installation from external damage due to falling objects. The
protective cage shall be designed such that the operation of the valves
are not impeded and necessary access is available for the diver
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connection for future hook-up) is possible without restoring to cutting

of the protective cages.
12.2.7

Cathodic protection of the PLEM assembly supports, structures and

the protective cages of the on-line valve, lateral and PLEM assemblies
shall be designed as per the relevant specifications included in the
Contract by suitably providing sacrificial anodes. Contractor shall
submit the detailed design, material, manufacturer and reference list to
Company for prior approval.

12.2.8

PLEM Structure and Piles

PLEM support structure and piles shall be designed to resist the
maximum loads imposed on the PLEM system during 100 year storm
conditions and for operational load conditions.
PLEM structure shall be provided with minimum four piles and shall
be designed for existing soil conditions in that location. For this
purpose, Contractor shall carry out soil investigation at this location if
there is no data available. It shall be designed with a minimum load
factor of 23 under 100 year storm conditions.
Design of the structures and PLEM piles shall be carried out as per the
relevant specifications enclosed in the Contract.

12.3

Materials
Materials for various components used in the fabrication of on-line
valves, laterals and PLEM assemblies shall suitable for the service and
sub-sea environments indicated in the Contract and shall strictly
conform to the relevant Company Material Specifications for the
Submarine Pipeline included in the Contract.

12.4

Painting
On-line valves, lateral and PLEM assemblies including protective
cages of the on-line valves, laterals and PLEM shall be suitably coated
with coal tar epoxy coating and anti-fouling paint, suitable for long
term sub-sea service. Contractor shall prepare and submit details of
the coating and paining scheme suitable for the prevailing conditions
for Company approval.

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Marking
Stainless steel plate nor other materials with embossed letter and
radiant paints for long term sub-sea service indicating the designation
of the on-line valve/lateral/PLEM assembly shall be welded with the
protective cage, so as to enable easy location and identification by
divers.

12.6

Installation

12.6.1

Contractor shall prepare and submit a procedure to be adopted during

the assembly installation including schematic arrangement. Procedure
shall include functional testing of valves prior to installation on barge.

12.6.2

On-Line Valve/Lateral Assemblies

12.6.2.1

Contractor shall carry out a stress analysis of the pipeline during

installation of lateral/on-line valves considering the loads and bending
moment capabilities of the valve and shall ensure that the stress levels
and the bending moment on valves are not exceeded. Floats may be
attached during installation in case additional buoyancy is required in
the calculations.

12.6.2.2

Ball valves, check valves and lateral assemblies shall be installed in

such a way that they are as close to vertical as possible/Care shall be
exercised to prevent the valves/laterals assemblies from experiencing
any torsion during the installation. Suitable checks shall be carried out
while the assemblies are passing through the stinger.

12.6.2.3

Shims/protection shield/wooden packing shall be provided in such a

way that while passing through the barge stinger, the assembly does
not get damaged.

12.6.3

PLEM

12.6.3.1

It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to locate the existing

lateral connections by conducting detailed and accurate underwater
surveys to establish the relevant details required for the design and
installation of PLEM tie-in.

12.6.3.2

Contractor shall remove any debris, fishing nets, etc. around the area
of the lateral before making the PLEM hook-up. Contractor shall
ensure that the internal surface of the prefabricated PLEM assemblies

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is clean of all loose sand, materials, weld spatter etc. prior to

installation.
12.6.3.3

The pipeline to PLEM connection shall normally be welded unless

otherwise indicated as flanged in the Company approved drawings.

12.6.3.4

Contractor shall check whether the existing valves on the laterals are
in open or closed position. If required the valve shall be closed prior
to removal of blind flange for PLEM hook-up.

12.6.3.5

The Contractor shall adopt suitable PLEM installation procedures to

comply the stress limits as mentioned elsewhere in this specification.

12.6.3.6

Pile supports required shall be installed subsequent to installation of

the PLEM assembly.

12.7

Contractor shall be responsible to make the valves functional,

subsequent to installation of these assemblies and shall demonstrate
the same to the Company Representative by suitably opening and
closing the valves. For actuated valves, the opening and closing shall
be demonstrated by use of portable nitrogen cylinders by divers. The
demonstration shall be video recorded and submitted to the Company
Representative.

12.8

For valves operated through umbilicals, Contractor shall demonstrate

the valve function by operating the Hydraulic Power Unit (HPU).

12.9

Testing
After installation, these assemblies shall be hydrostatically tested
along with the connected pipeline, complying the requirements of the
Specification No. 2022. Prior to installation, on-line valve, lateral and
PLEM assemblies shall be hydrostatically pre-tested in compliance
with the requirement of clause 13.6 of this specification.

13.0

PIPING DESIGN AND FABRICATION REQUIREMENTS

13.1

All piping shall be designed, fabricated and inspected as per the

Company approved procedure, documents drawings and in compliance
with the applicable codes and standards mentioned in this
specification.

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13.2

Piping Design

13.2.1

All piping drawings including lay-outs and isometrics shall be

prepared in compliance with the requirements of the specification and
submitted to Company for approval prior to fabrication. Only after
obtaining Company approval, the fabrication shall begin.

13.2.2

All design calculations for thermal expansion/flexibility etc. shall be

made in accordance with the relevant code requirement and submitted
to Company for approval.

13.2.3

Piping and equipment shall be adequately supported for weight of

piping water full, attached unsupported components, and any other
applicable forces. Care shall be taken that these supports are adequate
to prevent excessive stress, loads or moments in either the piping or
nozzle of the equipment to which it is connected.

13.2.4

Adequate space shall be provided in order to provide diver access to

valves and equipment during regular operation and maintenance of the
system.

13.3

Piping Fabrication

13.3.1

Dimensional Tolerances
Contractor shall be responsible for working to the exact dimensions as
per the approved drawings. Dimensional tolerances to be adopted
during the fabrication works shall generally comply the requirements
stated in the referred codes and standards. In addition dimensional
tolerance for finished fabricated piping shall comply the following
requirements. These tolerances shall apply approval drawings.
Dimensional tolerances to be adopted during the fabrication works
shall generally comply the requirements stated in the referred codes
and standards.
In addition dimensional tolerance for finished
fabricated piping shall comply the following requirements. These
tolerances shall apply to in-line items and connections for other lines:
a)

General dimensional tolerance such as face to face end to end

and center to center shall be 3 mm.

b)

Inclination tolerance of flange face from true alignment in any

direction shall be 0.8 mm.

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c)

Displacement tolerance of branch connection from the indicated

location shall be 1.6 mm. When multiple branches are
involved, the displacement of the branches shall not exceed 3
mm from a common point.

d)

Rotation of flange bolt holes shall not exceed 1.6 mm.

13.3.2

On-line valve, lateral and PLEM assemblies shall be fabricated as per

the Company approved drawings. It is Contractors responsibility to
have the units completely assembled, tested and made fully functional.

13.3.3

Branch connections shall be provided in accordance with the branch

connection details indicated in the relevant Company Material
Specification for Submarine Pipeline included in the Contract.

13.3.4

Valves with flow arrows shall be installed according to the normal

flow in the pipeline. During welding, the valves shall be in fully open
position. In addition, Manufacturers instructions shall be strictly
adopted in entirety. Care shall be taken to avoid entry of sand particles,
etc. in to the valve body, seals etc. during transportation, storage,
assembly and installation.

13.3.5

All valves shall be handled using equipment and methods to avoid

impact. In particular, the equipment and tools for lifting and handling
shall never be done through hand wheel, valve stem, flange joints and
other parts which may suffer damage and handling shall be done only
through the lifting lugs provided on the valves.

13.3.6

Contractor shall ensure that the piping assemblies are not in strain or
highly stressed prior to the final bolting or welding.

13.3.7

Flanged Connections

13.3.7.1

Contractor shall ensure that all flange faces are parallel and centered
according to standard practice, prior to final bolting. Contractor shall
not use bolting. Contractor shall not use bolting forces as means for
attaining alignment. Gasket complying the requirements of Company
Material Specification for Submarine Pipelines shall be installed
between the flanges at each joint.

13.3.7.2

Bolts shall be tightened in diagonal sequence and shall be centered

with equal amounts of thread visible on both sides. Bolts shall be
uniformly tightened to produce a leak-proof joint. Bolts that yield

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during tightening shall be removed and discarded. It is mandatory that

a torque wrench be used for bolt tightening.
13.3.7.3

Flange bolt holes shall straddle the established horizontal and vertical
center lines of the pipe, unless other orientation is required as per the
Company approved drawings.

13.3.8

Welded Connections

13.3.8.1

All welding and welding procedure qualification and NDT shall be

performed in accordance with the Company specification included in
the Contact. Welding procedure shall be established and qualified in
the presence of the Company Representative. Documentation of the
welding procedure shall be prepared and submitted by the Contractor
to Company for approval prior to beginning of welding.

13.3.8.2

All welds shall be 100% radiographically examined. For fillet welds

where carrying out radiography is not possible, magnetic particle test
or dye penetrant test shall be carried on 100% of such weld joint.

13.3.8.3

Where the ends of the piping components being welded have unequal
thicknesses, the edge preparation shall be carried out as per ANSI
B31.8 /ANSI B 31.4 as applicable.

13.3.8.4

Back-up rings shall not be used during welding.

13.4

Inspection
All piping work shall be subjected to inspection by Company at any
time during fabrication. Contractor shall furnish to Company detailed
work program sufficient in advance in order to enable Company to
arrange for inspection.

13.5

Cleaning
Contractor shall ensure that all equipment and piping are thoroughly
swabbed clean of all dust, refuse, weld spatter, scale or any
potentially detachable matter by suitable mechanical means prior to
the tie-in or final welding/bolting.

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Testing
On-line valve, lateral and PLEM assemblies shall be hydrostatically
tested after pre-fabrication in the yard for a minimum duration of 6
hours, with the test pressure equal to that of the pipeline hydrotest
pressure.
After successful completion of hydrostatic testing, the entire assembly
shall be dewatered and dried using compressed air. Hydrotest records
shall be submitted to Company for approval.

14.0

CLEAN-UP, RESTORATION AND DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS

MATERAILS

14.1

Clean-up
During pipeline installation Contractor shall not discard at any point
along the pipeline routes, the construction materials, scrap or other
objects. Any stacks, buoys or temporary obstructions placed along the
pipeline right of way in the water or on land shall be removed at
Contractors expense unless Company specifically requests that they
be left in place.

14.2

Restoration
Work space furnished to the Contractor shall be cleaned of all scrap
and debris and restored to such stable and usable condition as may be
reasonably consistent with the condition of the right of way prior to
laying of the pipeline. Contractor shall restore the original shoreline
contours and conditions to the satisfaction of the Company and
Governmental Agencies having jurisdiction over the area.

14.3

Surplus Materials
All surplus materials supplied by Company shall be collected by the
Contractor and delivered to Companys warehouse as mentioned
elsewhere in the Contract. Contractor shall keep a record of all
materials returned to Company and shall submit the same for
Company information.

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Disposal
All surplus and defective materials supplied by Contractor and all
trash, refuse and spoiled material shall not be disposed off from the
vessels into the surrounding water but shall be collected and disposed
off by Contractor in a manner satisfactory to Company.
The right of way at shore approaches shall be cleared of all rubbish,
broken skids, empty cans, cardboard, sacks, stumps, trash and leftover
construction material.
Surplus soil can only be removed from the work area after
authorization by Company Representative.
All loose stones and rock exposed by the construction operations and
scattered over the right of way or adjacent grounds shall be removed
by the Contractor and be transported to a location considered suitable
by the Authorities having jurisdiction, for satisfactory disposal.

15.0

AS-BUILT DATA REQUIREMENTS

15.1

On completion of hydrostatic testing, the Contractor shall prepare As

Built Drawings and Reports for all pipeline systems. It shall be the
responsibility of Contractor to carry out an accurate survey of the
installed pipelines and to provide detailed As Built alignment
drawings to include any departure from the specified alignment, details
of unsupported span, etc. within four weeks after completion of
construction. For this purpose the already approved drawings by
Company shall be used for incorporating the as-built data. As-built
data shall be collected by carrying out a geophysical survey of the
installed pipeline subsequent to the completion of the pipeline
installation, using echo sounder, side scan sonar, sub bottom profiler
etc. Preparation and submission of new as-built drawings is not
acceptable to Company, in case Issued for Construction drawings
already exist.

15.2

Alignment details shall be obtained from plotted data taken during

construction and post-construction surveys. All pertinent data such as
pipeline appurtenances, fittings, crossings, unsupported spans, burial
details, location of anodes, location of laterals/on-line valves/PLEMS,

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elevation of riser clamps, monel sheathing details hanger flange and

insulting joint details etc. shall be accurately located on the As-built
drawings. Exact placement, location and orientation of all risers,
lateral, stub ends, mechanical connectors, flanges, etc. shall also be
indicated on the As-built drawings.
15.3

Contractor shall provide divers and saturation diving facilities as

required to inspect and verify the areas where the
pipeline/appurtenances are installed on the sea bed viz. On-line valves
locations, lateral locations, PLEM locations, expansion loop locations
etc. All diver operations shall be monitored by close circuit TV and
underwater cameras. Contractor shall make video-tape recordings of
underwater surveys performed by divers.

15.4

The Contractor shall also prepare an As Built Report including the

following as a minimum.
a)

b)

Pipeline installation record indicating pipeline material,

diameter, wall thickness, reference to pipe tally sheet numbers,
length of such pipe, cumulative length, weld joint number, NDT
results.
Pipeline alignment/route maps with 1:5000 scale, approaches to
platforms with 1:500 scale, piping drawings for laterals, on-line
valves assemblies, pipeline end manifolds with 1:33 1/3 scale.

c)

Burial details along the pipeline route including the Platform

approaches and shore approaches.

d)

Riser detail drawings showing riser make-up, pipe material,

diameter, wall thickness, weld joint number, details of coating,
riser bend radius and angle, approach angle to platform,
location/elevation of riser clamps, field joints, anodes, monel
sheathing, splash zone extent and protection, etc.

e)

Location of anodes, and post-installation potential measurement

survey report.

f)

Location and details of stub-ends/lowering heads.

g)

Location and details of laterals, on-line valves, PLEMS,

expansion loops, etc.

h)

Spanning of pipelines, if any and remedial measures undertaken.

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i)

Corrosion and concrete coating details for the pipelines and

risers.

j)

Details of field joints

k)

Pipeline crossing details including the grout bag/support details.

l)

Other miscellaneous details, such as diary of events, list of video

tape recordings, photographic records, etc.

m)

Details of the expansion loop installed, if applicable.

Six copies of the As-built drawings, reports and all video tape
recordings for each pipeline system shall be submitted to the
Company. In addition two sets of electronic copies on CD of all asbuilt drawings shall be submitted to Company.
15.5

In addition to the above, the Contractor shall obtain the Project Data
base formats from the Company and suitably fill the same with the
relevant data of the project carried out.

15.6

Contractors shall also furnish to Company the line wise statistical

details of the lay rate, weld repairs (no. of joints as well as the length
of repair), barge down time due to weather as well as mechanical
break-down, etc. as a part of the as-built documentations.

16.0

DOCUMENTATION

16.1

At the time of bidding, the Contractor shall furnish the technical

documents including the following as a minimum:
a)

Description of the complete marine laying spread, including

diving and other underwater system suitable for maximum and
minimum water depths involved in the scope of work.

b)

Brief description of the proposed laying methods, welding

methods, welding and tie-in procedures including welding
inspection and repair procedures.

c)

All geometrical characteristics and data of pipe laying equipment

with sufficient details as per the Fig. No. 16.1, in order to enable

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the Company to verify all calculations and analysis on the

proposed pipe laying system.
d)

Positioning system to be used to ensure that the pipeline is

installed along the designated route along with the accuracy of
positioning.

e)

Complete list of manpower, tools and equipment proposed to be

used.

f)
g)

Description of equipment and procedures used for the pipeline

repair in case of any buckle.
List of possible suppliers, sub-contractors along with relative
supply, activity or work to be sub-contracted and summary of
previous references of similar activities in the last five years.

h)

General organization or work, spread, supplies and transport.

i)

Calculations and technical report on proposed laying procedures

showing the stress level conditions as well as the configuration,
which are anticipated in the pipeline during laying operations. In
particular, the Contractor shall calculate the main laying
parameters referring to the most severe condition in order to
assess the capability of the pipe laying equipment (mainly the
tensioning device and winch).

j)

Post-construction survey method to establish and prepare aslaid/as-built drawings upon completion of construction.

k)

Expected line wise rate of laying (km/day) for each pipeline.

l)

Details of the complete proposed shore approach pipe laying

spread (if applicable) including the marine and land based
equipment.

m)

Proposed direction of pipe laying for each pipeline.

n)

Proposed method of pipe laying at shore approaches.

o)

Details of the proposed cathodic protection surveys.

p)

Details of the computer programs proposed to be used for the

various analyses.

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Reference list of similar installation works carried out by the

Contractor using the proposed marine spread, including all
relevant details viz. Project, Year, Client, Location, Size,
Service, Water depth, Concrete coating thickness, Average lay
rate per day attained, etc. in the fast five years.

16.2

Contractor shall prepare and submit for Company approval, six copies
of the following documents in sufficient details as enumerated herein
below, at least eight, weeks before commencement of respective works
at the site:

16.2.1

Procedures
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)

Pre-engineering survey, if applicable

Pre-construction survey
Welding and welder qualification procedures
Survey Positioning Procedure
Pipeline Installation Procedure
Riser Installation Procedure
On-line valves, Lateral Assembly, PLEM Installation and
Expansion Loop Installation Procedures (as applicable).

h)

Anchor handling procedure and Anchor pattern to the adopted in

the vicinity of the existing installations.

i)

Diving procedures.

j)

Method of pipeline repair in case of dry buckle/wet buckle.

k)

Abandonment/Recovery procedures to be adopted in case of

contingencies.

l)

Procedure to ensure to ensure the spacing between the pipelines,

in case of parallel lines.

m)

Survey procedure to establish and prepare as-laid/as-build

drawings upon completion of installation.

n)

Cathodic protection survey procedures.

o)

Umbilical installation procedure (if applicable)

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Trenching and back-filling procedure (if applicable)

q)

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Calculations
a)

Pipeline stress analysis during installation.

b)

Riser stress analysis during installation.

c)

On-line valves, lateral assemblies and PLEM stress and stability

analysis.

d)

Abandonment/recovery stress analysis

e)

Stress analysis of pipeline crossing

f)

Stress analysis for the free spans/free span calculation

g)

Transportation analysis

Design Documents
a)

Design of the pipeline crossings

b)

Design of PLEM, on-line valves and lateral assemblies.

c)

Umbilical route and stability analysis (if applicable)

d)

Design of cathodic protection of PLEM and protective cages for

on-line valves, lateral and PLEMS assemblies (as applicable.

Material Details
a)

Details of all materials to be furnished by Contractor including

the following as a minimum:
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Complete technical documentation of the material

including catalogs, test certificates, drawings etc. for
various proposed Manufacturers/Vendors.

Reference of list of previous similar supplies in the past

five years.

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Any other documents specially listed in the Company

Material Specifications for Submarine Pipelines.

DAILY REPORTS
Daily progress reports on laying operations shall be given to the
Company Representative on-board and communicated to the
Companys office onshore on a daily basis. This shall include as a
minimum the following:
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18.0

Designation of the pipeline section being laid.

Barge location/co-ordinates along with chainage
Number of joints laid in the last 24 hrs.
No. of weld repair, and barge time lost in weld repair
Quality of field joint coating operations.
Weather status
Any other relevant details

SUPPLY OF MATERIALS
Contractor shall be responsible for supply of all materials (other than
those supplied by Company as free issue materials to Contractor) and
consumable required for completion of works in all respects, in
compliance with the requirements of this specification.
All materials supplied by the Contractor shall be strictly in accordance
with the requirements of relevant applicable Company Materials
Specifications and shall include, as a minimum, the following:
a) Welding electrodes and all other consumables.
b) All materials and equipment for coating field joints and repairing
damaged yard applied coating.
c) All pipe supports, hanger flanges, clamps, etc. necessary for the
installation of the pipeline.
d) All support bags and spacers for the pipeline crossings and free
spans.

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