Pipelay Procedure Revised

TABLE of CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
1.1
General
1.2
Objective
1.3
Definitions and Abbreviations
1.3.1
Definitions
1.3.2
Abbreviations
1.4
References
1.4.1
Codes and Standards
1.4.2
COMPANY Documents
1.4.3
CONTRACTOR Documents
2.0
RESPONSIBILITIES
2.1
Project Manager
2.2
Construction Manager
2.3
Operations Manager
2.4
Lay Barge Superintendent
2.5
Lay Barge Master
2.6
Offshore Field Engineer
2.7
Quality Control Inspector
2.8
Safety Officer
2.9
Survey Party Chief
2.10
Dive Supervisor
2.11
Welding Supervisor
2.12
NDT Supervisor
2.13
FJC Supervisor
3.
HES REQUIREMENTS
3.1
Safety Policies
3.2
Risk Assessment
3.3
Security Plan
4.0
MAIN PIPELAY EQUIPMENT
10
4.1
Tensioner
10
4.2
A&R Winch
10
4.3
Stinger
10
4.3
General Specification of Jascon 2 Pipelay/Accommodation Barge.
10
5.0
LAY BARGE CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES
13
5.1
Pipeline Alignment
13
5.2
Barge Movement
13
5.3
Pipeline Profile
13
5.4
Barge Roller Settings
13
5.5
Applied Tension
14
5.6
Roller Box Settings
14
6.0
PIPELINE INSTALLATION DATA
14
6.1
Overview/General Features
14
6.2
Pipeline Parameters
14
6.3
Environmental Data
14
7.0
PIPELAY OPERATION
15
7.1
Pipeline Parameters
15
7.2
Mobilization
15
7.3
Demobilization
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7.4
Start-Up/Initiation for Pipeline
15
7.4.1
Hang and Initiate
15
7.4.5
Continue the pipeline after beach pulling.
16
7.5
Normal Pipe lay Sequence
16
7.6
Laydown Operations
17
7.7
Abandonment & Recovery
18
PIPELINE CONTINGENCY PROCEDURE
19
8.1
Bad Weather
19
8.2
Buckle Detection - General
20
8.3
Buckle Repair - General
20
8.4
Dry Buckle Recovery Procedure
21
8.5
Wet Buckle Recovery Procedure
21
8.6
Stinger Failure
22
8.7
Tensioner Failure
22
8.8
Support Tug Breakdown
22
WORK PLAN
23
Work Plan 001:
23
Pre-Mobilization
23
Work Plan 002:
24
Mobilization
24
Work Plan 003:
25
Initiation Operations
25
Work Plan 004:
28
Normal Lay Operations
28
Work Plan 005:
30
Laydown Operations
30
ATTACHMENTS
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ATTACHMENT A
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Ramp and Stinger Configuration Drawing (2 Sheets)

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ATTACHMENT B
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Typical Anode Installation Drawing

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ATTACHMENT C
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Typical Pipeline Initiation Drawing Hang & Initiation Method

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ATTACHMENT D
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Typical Pipeline Initiation Drawing DMA Method

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ATTACHMENT E
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Typical Pipeline Initiation Drawing Sheave Method

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ATTACHMENT F
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Typical Pipeline Initiation Drawing Bow String Method

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ATTACHMENT G
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Typical Pipelay Sequence Drawing

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ATTACHMENT H
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Typical Abandonment & Recovery Drawing

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1.1
INTRODUCTION
General
Pipelay operation during subsea pipeline construction can be accomplished using a range of pipelay
methods; the single method to be engaged for a particular pipelay project depends on the companys
specification which is detailed in the pipelay operational procedure. The installation procedure shall cover
the pipelay project scope and identifies all tasks, information and equipments required for the successful
achievement of the pipelay operations. The pipelay approved manual shall be adhered to in executing all
pipelay activities. All construction activities carried out are to be recorded by contractor for post job as-built
documentation that will be submitted to company. In this document, West African Ventures Limited shall be
referred to as CONTRACTOR and the project owner shall be referred to as COMPANY.
1.2
Objective
This general procedure is to present an overview of activities relating to pipelay using S-Lay barge and
technical data required to accomplish installation of the pipelines including the procedures for abandonment
and recovery.
This procedure will be used by project personnel on board of the pipelay barge to ensure all activities
regarding pipe laying are performed in accordance with the COMPANYS master specifications,
CONTRACTORS approved quality, Health, Environment & Safety (HES), operational procedures,
guidelines and standards.
The scope of the project will provide a review of the methods surrounding the activities for the pipe laying
operations during offshore construction. The operations to be covered in this procedure are as follows:
initiation operation, normal pipe lay operation, lay down operation and abandonment and recovery.
1.3
Definitions and Abbreviations
1.3.1
Definitions
CONTRACTOR
West African Ventures Limited
COMPANY
TBA
SUB-CONTRACTOR
Entity engaged by CONTRACTOR to perform part of the work to the extent

permitted.
1.3.2
Abbreviations
A&R
Abandonment and Recovery
AHT
Anchor Handling Tug
ACC
Anti Corrosion Coating
API
American Petroleum Institute
ASME
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
BT
Bottom Tension
DMA
Dead Man Anchor
FJC
Field Joint Coating
HES
Health, Environment & Safety
HSS
Heat Shrink Sleeve
ID
Internal Diameter
MBL
Minimum Breaking Load
MWS
Marine Warranty Surveyor
N/A
Not Available
NDT
Non Destructive Testing
NPS
Nominal Pipe Size
OD
Outside Diameter
OOD
Overall Outside Diameter
SMTS
Specified Minimum Tensile Stress
SMYS
Specified Minimum Yield Stress
SWL
Safe Working Load
TBA
To Be Advised
TT
Top Tension
WPS
Welding Procedure Specification
WT
Steel Wall Thickness
TBN
To Be Numbered
RAO
Response Amplitude Operating
CCTV
Close Circuit Television
1.4
References
The following documents were consulted as references in developing this procedure.

1.4.1
Codes and Standards
DNV-OS-F101
1.4.2
Submarine Pipeline System(DNV 2000)
COMPANY Documents
TBA
1.4.3
CONTRACTOR Documents
WAV-PR-05-001
Engineering Control Procedure
WAV-PR-GE200-012
Security Plan
WAV-PR-GE200-014
Safety Plan
WAV-PR-GE200-015
Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan
WAV-PR-GE200-017
Risk Assessment and Management Plan
WAV-PR-GE016-001
Management of Change
TBN
Pipelay Analysis Report
TBN
Alignment Sheets
TBN
J2 Anchor Pattern
2.0
RESPONSIBILITIES
The responsibilities specific to the Pipeline installation are listed below.

2.1
Project Manager
Project Manager is the overall responsible person for the project and shall be the primary point of contact
between CONTRACTOR and COMPANY for all communication. Project Manager supervises all activities
and ensures that project material procurement is carried out. He initiates the project kick-off meeting
onboard.
2.2
Construction Manager
Construction Manager has overall responsibility for all marine construction activities, personnel and
equipment with CONTRACTOR.
2.3
Operations Manager
Improve the operational systems, processes and policies in support of organizations mission specifically,
support better management reporting information flow and management business process and
organizational planning.
2.4
The Lay Barge Superintendent is responsible for the execution of the project in the field. The Lay Barge
Superintendent directs all project personnel and construction crew and represents CONTRACTOR and
liaises with the Client representative in the field. The Lay Barge Superintendent reports to the Project
Manager and also liaises with the Barge Master with respect to marine affairs.
2.5
Lay Barge Master
The Lay Barge Master is responsible for the safety of the barge, its crew and all personnel onboard. The
Lay Barge Master has the responsibilities and powers as vested in him by IMO. The Lay Barge Master
provides support to the Lay Barge Superintendent to effectively execute the work. They are responsible for
all marine activities, such as barge positioning and directing all barges and marine craft in the field that are
mobilized for the work.
2.6
The Offshore Field Engineer supports the Lay Barge Superintendent on all technical matters pertaining to
the work. He monitors whether the work is carried out as per the procedures and in accordance with the
technical specifications. Where deviations are necessary, he assists the Lay Barge Superintendent in
planning and where additional engineering is required, he liaises with the Sr. Project Engineer based in the
office.
2.7
Quality Control Inspector
The Quality Control Inspectors are responsible for the quality of the work. They are responsible for the
administration of all quality control documents, pipe tally sheets, as-built and other project documents. They
ensure that certificates and tags of project materials are in place. They report to the Lay Barge
Superintendent and QA/QC Manager. Where they find substandard work this is reported.
2.8
Safety Officer
The Safety Officer is responsible for all safety matters pertaining to the project activities on board. He
coordinates the permit to work system if required and conducts safety induction. He reports to the Lay Barge
Superintendent and HES Manager and assists the Lay Barge Master in carrying out safety activities such as
drills onboard the barge.
2.9
Survey Party Chief
The Survey Party Chief assists the Lay Barge Master with the positioning of the barge. He advises the Lay
Barge Master on all seabed features and other topographical details that may be a hazard. He is
responsible for the proper functioning of the positioning systems used on the project.
2.10
Dive Supervisor
The Dive Supervisor represents the diving subcontractor. He is responsible for implementing the diving
procedure where diving activity is required. He is responsible for safety of the diving personnel and for
integrity of the equipment.
Dive Supervisor shall ensure compliance with industrial standard and requirements. He reports to the Lay
Barge Superintendent.
2.11
Welding Supervisor
The Welding Supervisor manages the welding. He is responsible for directing the welding personnel and
manages all welding activities on the barge.
2.12
NDT Supervisor
The NDT Supervisor represents the NDT subcontractor. He is responsible for inspection of welds and
maintaining the inspection documents in a proper manner. He advises whether repairs or cut outs are
required. He reports to the Lay Barge Superintendent.
Details of the plans and procedures related to NDT will be supplied by the NDT subcontractor. The
document will be available for review by COMPANY.
2.13
FJC Supervisor
FJC will be carried out and experienced supervisor will be appointed, who will be in charge of the activities
planned and ongoing related to the application of the field joint coating. He reports to the Lay Barge
Superintendent.
3.
HES REQUIREMENTS
3.1
Safety Policies
CONTRACTOR shall comply with COMPANY HES rules, regulations, procedures, and policies such as:
alcohol and drug policy, transport policy, environmental compliance, emergency response, incident
reporting, PPE regulations, medical and trainings, audit and inspection risk assessment, jsa, hazard
identification, toolbox meetings, safety meetings etc.
In addition to the above conditions the project team shall aim to;
1.
2.
3.
achieve zero accident during all offshore operations,

perform weekly HES inspection,
eliminate / reduce unsafe conditions / acts at the project site.
Activities to be carried out during Mobilization shall include lifting, inspection, and equipment testing etc. All
operations shall be carried out in a safe and responsible manner. Safety policies and safe practices shall be
considered at all time. All new personnel to offshore locations shall be given a tour round the vessel and
introduced to the safety features as required. Fire and lifeboat drills shall be held at frequent intervals,
regular safety meetings shall be held, and minutes of such meetings kept on board throughout the duration
of the work.
Personnel shall actively participate in schemes designed to enhance theirs and everybody elses health and
safety onboard the vessel.
A boat and fire muster drill shall be held within 24 hours of departure from the port and on a weekly basis at
the location.
Prior to every operation, toolbox talk shall be convened. This shall be attended by all personnel concerned
with the operation and shall assess whether all the factors required from the operation risk assessment are
in place and if the circumstances offshore at the time of operation shall require MOC to be used, and plan
for the days work. A record shall be kept of all safety related issues during the project.
The respective safety and environmental measures, described in CONTRACTORs Safety, Health,
Environment and Security Plan shall be implemented. With respect to possible fuel spills, drip pans and
absorbent materials shall be on hand foreseen.
Waste shall be properly segregated and stored at a designated area on deck following the sludge and
garbage disposal procedure as described in the Project Safety, Health, Environment and Security Plan.
Collection of waste shall be registered and shall be collected on a regular basis.
3.2
Risk Assessment
All operations to be carried out shall be in accordance with Nigerian legislation and approved procedures.
A CONTRACTOR in-house Risk Assessment shall be undertaken before any offshore operation in
accordance with Risk Assessment and Management Plan (WAV-PR-GE200-017).
Risk assessment shall review all activities in the operation and highlight areas that require further action that
should address safety in completing the task without loss of live or property (safety plan WAV-PR-GE200014)
3.3
Security Plan
Security shall be provided in accordance with the Project Security Plan as it applies in both onshore (for the
beach site) and offshore (for the barge) operations (WAV-PR-GE200-012 Security Plan).
3.4
Management of Change
If during this operation, it is discovered that the existing procedure is inadequate and requires modification
due to an additional or unplanned item of work, then reference should be made known to management for
the change requirements in the procedure. Any change that is carried out shall be in accordance with
Change Control / Management of Change Procedure (WAV-PR-GE016-001).
4.0
MAIN PIPELAY EQUIPMENT
The functionality of the pipe lay installation equipment and capability of Jascon 2 which is S-lay barge has
been demonstrated in the Jascon 2 Seatrial. The relevant boundaries of the interface between the pipe lay
equipment installed and the Lay barge capability is described below.
4.1
Tensioner
The Lay barge is equipped with one tensioner vertically positioned and capable of providing a maximum
tension of 25mT with an adjustable dead band setting. The tensioning unit applies continuous horizontal
pulling force to the Pipe. The capability of the tensioner to function properly has been verified during the sea
trials campaign.
4.2
A&R Winch
The abandonment and recovery winch of Jascon 2 will be utilized for Termination, A&R operations. The
capacity of the A&R winch would have been load tested and calibrated.
4.3
Stinger
The fixed geometry stinger for the lay barge Jascon 2 has a length of 35.5m detachable at 23.55m. The
stinger is suspended from an A-frame. With this A-frame the stinger inclination is controlled. The pipeline
curvature on the barge and stinger is controlled by adjusting the rollers heights. By adjusting the stinger
inclination it is ensured that the transition between the pipe curvature on the barge and stinger will be
smooth. Refer to ATTACHMENT A for the Stinger arrangement Drawing.
OFFPIPE program will be used to determine the settings of the pipe lay equipment are well within the design
requirements for the project.
OFFPIPE Engineering analysis will cover, as a minimum, the following procedures for the pipeline
construction to be performed by the lay barge.
Name of Run
Initiation Analysis
Normal Lay Analysis
Abandonment and
Recovery Analysis
Davit Lift Analysis
4.3
Water Depth
Pipe Size
Pipe Status
General Specification of Jascon 2 Pipelay/Accommodation Barge.
The list below illustrates the general specification of Jascon 2 pipelay and accommodation barge.
General
Delivery
2009
Classification
Bureau Veritas, Pipelay / Construction Barge
Flag
St. Vincent & the Grenadines
Port of Registry
Kingstown
Dimensions
Length, overall
Breadth
Depth
Max. Operating draft
74.0 m
35.35 m
4.7 m
3.0 m
Machinery
Power generation
Deck generators
2 X Cummins Pipeline Generator, 888 kW, 60Hz

1 x Perkins, 400 kW, 50Hz and 1 x Cummins, 440kW, 50Hz
Mooring System
8-point mooring system
Anchors
4 x 45.5T AMHOIST Air Controlled double drum winches with

1,200m of 38mm diameter wire rope
8 units Flipper Delta 5T
Pipelay Equipment
Concept
Starboard side mounted single joint S-lay system
Capacity
Able to lay from 6 up to 32 Dia. linepipes.
Tensioners
1 SAS Tensioner - 25T
Workstations
3 welding stations, 1 NDE station (X-ray or Ultrasonic) / repair

Station and 1 coating station; all stations sheltered.
Stinger
Length: 35.50m, Roller beds: 3, Stern Roller: 1
A-Frame Winch:
130T, 730m cable
Davits
4 Nos x 35T mounted with load cells at Starboard,
Cable Length
220m
A & R System
A & R winch SWL 25T located at deck level, 500m x 38mm wire
Cranes
Main Crane
Huisman crane 300T SWL
Main hoist
300T @ 11 m working radius / 9 Falls
Aux. hoist
30T
Starboard side Crane
TTS - 45T @ 35m, 34T @ 4.2 20m, 22T @ 4.2 30m

5T @ 4.4 31m
Accommodation
230 persons broken down into single, 2, 4, 6 and 8 men air-conditioned cabins. There are also laundry,
dry/cold stores, changing rooms, TV rooms and recreation facilities. Supplemental facilities include offices,
Chief Client Representative Office and Executive room, VIP rooms, Client rooms and offices, Helicopter
arrival/departure lounge, Safety/Security Office and a Clinic with separate treatment room etc.
Helideck
Suitable for Sikorsky S92A Helibus.
Galley / Mess-hall
Spacious and air conditioned
Seating Capacity:
64 Persons
Auxiliary Equipment
Sewage treatment incl. vacuum system
Watermakers, RO type, 2 x 60 t /day
Helideck foam system
Pumps
Compressors
HVAC
Refrigeration plant
Air tuggers
Navigation and Communication Equipment
2 x Radar
1 x Weather facsimile Navtex
Satcom
Fixed VHF
GMDSS Radio
Epirb
Portable VHF Aviation Radio
Fix VHF Aviation Radio
GPS
Workshops
Fully equipped mechanical and electrical workshops.
Safety Equipment
Life rafts for 300 persons
One fast rescue boat: Brand: Normar Rescue 425, Capacity 6 persons, Powered by: TOHATSU 18.4 kW
Engine
Life jackets, life buoys, firemens outfits, Heli rescue equipment
Fire extinguishers
CO2 system generator rooms
Fire detection system
Additional Info
Fuel Tank Capacity: (562m3), (562,000 Liters), (148,467 US gal)
Water Tank Capacity: (1300 m3), (1,300,000 Liters), (343,423 US gal)
5.0
LAY BARGE CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES
The information given in this section is general and intended, where applicable, to relate to all phases of the
pipeline construction.
Detailed and specific procedures relevant to each pipeline and construction activity are presented in the
subsequent procedures.
Changes to pre-approved procedures shall be documented using an established Management of Change
process. Where appropriate the document may be revised in the field and re-issued.
5.1
Pipeline Alignment
The pipelines will be installed in the designated routes, as per Companys Specification, by using the barge
anchor system to position the lay barge and the initiation system from the platform or by means of DMA
system such that the touchdown point of the pipeline on the seabed is in the designated route.
The barge maintains continuous survey positioning while laying the pipelines to ensure the lines are
positioned within the planned corridor. The barge position is over/under compensated through the curve as
estimates of the pipe touchdown resulting from the pipelay analysis help determine the barge route to
ensure the pipeline lays adequately within the corridor with careful consideration of pipelay tolerance as
specified in the Companys Specification. Pipeline routing shall be in accordance with the Companys
approved alignment drawings.
5.2
Barge Movement
Once construction activities at the last workstation on the lay barge are completed, the lay barge advances
for a nominal pipe joint to relocate the joints at the subsequent workstations and allows the addition of next
joint of pipe to the pipeline.
The lay barge is held on location by at least eight anchors, which are frequently relocated, as required, to
provide adequate restraint for pipeline tensioning and security of the barge position.
5.3
Pipeline Profile
At completion of the pull at each section of pipeline, the lay barge proceeds to install pipe in a conventional
manner. Pipelay operations will continue until the pipeline reaches the lay down point in the target area.
Normal pipelay operations require the pipeline to be deflected in an S-curve shape from a horizontal position
on the lay barge through a downward curve into the water that is then reverse curved back to horizontal at
the seabed. The top portion of the S-curve, the over bend, is controlled by roller supports on the barge and
the stinger. The lower portion of the S-curve, the sag bend, is controlled by the application of a horizontal
force to the pipeline, which controls the shape of the S-curve. See attachments C, D, E & F (Pipelay
Initiation Drawings).
5.4
Barge Roller Settings
Pipeline geometry on the barge is controlled by roller supports. Rollers located throughout the pipe alley
support the pipeline. The respective heights of these rollers will be determined during installation
engineering and may be adjusted during pipelay operations. See attachment A (Ramp and Stinger
Configuration Drawing).
5.5
Applied Tension
Pipeline geometry is also controlled by the applications of a vertical force to the pipeline. The tensioner is
arranged in a vertical order with the pipeline positioned between rollers shoes. The tensioner applies a
continuous tensioning force to the pipeline by action of tracks pressed against the pipeline. These tracks
apply a continuous controlled pulling force on the pipeline. See attachment G (Typical Pipelay Sequence
Drawing).
Minimum tension settings for the pipeline over the anticipated water depth ranges will be determined from
the pipe lay analysis report.
5.6
Roller Box Settings
The stinger angle will be set with respect to the pipe lay installation analysis report; the stinger will be
supported by the hinge on the lay barge hull and the A-frame of Jascon-2 lay barge. Please refer to
ATTACHMENT A for Stinger and Roller configuration drawing sheets showing settings for Pipe lay.
Please, note that the X-coordinate is referenced from the stern (0 at barge stern) and the Y-coordinate is
directed vertically up from barge deck (0 at barge deck).
6.0
6.1
PIPELINE INSTALLATION DATA

Overview/General Features
Following parameters are to be addressed in scope for pipelay. These include but not limited to:
1.
total length of pipeline to be laid.
2.
the relevant KP as per the scope of work.
3.
water depth along the route.
4.
crossing details.
5.
maximum lay tension encountered.
6.2
Pipeline Parameters
Typical pipeline parameters are as shown below in Table 6.1:

Table 6.1 Pipeline Parameter
Pipe Data
6.3
Pipe Diameter
Pipe Wall Thickness
Pipe Grade
Pipe Yield Strength
Pipe Corrosion Coating Thickness
Pipe Concrete Coating Thickness
Pipe Concrete Coating Density
Water depth
Environmental Data
The pipelay analysis is performed using the allowable strain criteria. The pipelay operation is allowed only
when the weather condition maintains within acceptable criteria.
The seastate values will be extracted from metocean data provided by COMPANY and are to be applied for
directions 0 to 180 degrees in sectors of 45 degrees using the Vessel RAO data.
In general, Initiation, Abandonment & Recovery, and Lay down shall be conducted within the range of the
acceptable weather condition.
7.0
7.1
PIPELAY OPERATION
Pipeline Parameters
The relevant parameters applicable to the pipeline to be installed for the project are detailed below:
Total pipeline length to be determined as per CONTRACTOR proposed preliminary route plan
issued for COMPANY Approval.
Along the pipeline route, crossing will be taken care of by means of pre-installed separation
mattresses or concrete sleepers to cross over this will depend on the crossing design.
7.2
Mobilization
Mobilization will take place prior to the start of the project. For more details on project mobilization, reference
is made to WAV document Mobilization Plan (WAV-XX-XX-XXX). The mobilization includes but not limited
to the following:
Issuing all relevant documentation to all parties involved prior to start of the project according to the
project distribution list.
Preparing Jascon 2 for project related marine/construction activities. This will involve amongst others
setting the stinger, roller boxes and tensioner.
Loading material/equipment required for the pipelay operations, including but not limited to the
following:
1. Start-up and A&R/ Laydown rigging.
2. Welding consumables
3. Start-up and A&R/ Laydown heads.
4. Diving equipment
5. Survey equipment.
6. NDT equipment
7. Field joint coating equipment and materials
8. Welding, catering and project crew
7.3
Start-Up/Initiation for Pipeline
The pipe lay startup may be performed using any of the four initiation methods below:
7.3.1
1.
Hang and Initiate method.
2.
Dead Man Anchor/Pile method.
3.
Sheave method.
4.
Bow String method.
5.
Stack on riser method.
Hang and Initiate
The hanging initiation is carried out from the fixed offshore platforms. The initiation cable attachment point
will be at a suitable pre-determined jacket leg/bracing (above or below the mean water line) nearest to the
proposed riser location. A suitable size cable will be wrapped around the jacket leg and the initiation cable
will be shackled to the wrapped cable.
The Pull-Head will be shackled to the start-up cable allowing the pipeline to initiate at a point near the
mudline of the jacket leg. Pipe will be pushed off the stern of the barge allowing the start-up cable and startup head to be secured together.
Typical drawing detail using the hanging initiation is found in Attachment C.
7.3.2
Dead Man Anchor/Pile
When the Hang and initiate procedure cannot be utilized, a dead man anchor shall be used to initiate the
pipeline. The Deadman anchor shall be placed in a convenient location with the start-up cable pre-attached.
The start-up head will be shackled into the start-up cable, allowing the pipeline to initiate at a point below the
water surface. Pipe will be pushed off the stern of the barge allowing the start-up cable and start-up head to
be secured together. Existing pipelines will be protected with concrete mattresses whenever initiation cables
cross them. Typical drawing detail of DMA initiation is found in Attachment D.
7.3.3
Sheave Pulling
Another method of pipeline initiation procedure that may be used in this project is the use of a hold back cable
and snatch block (Sheave) deployed near the jacket structure on the sea bed. The snatch block is connected
by wrapping a suitably sized steel wire sling around the jacket structure with the aid of shackles. An anchor
line is then run through the snatch block and the free end is connected to the initiation head of the pipe joints
on the barge ramp. While joints are welded up, the pipe is pulled over the stinger and onto the seabed by the
anchor line under controlled tension. After connecting the initiation head to the suitably sized steel wire using a
hold back sling, the snatch block is recovered and the barge moves forward and pipelaying continues. It
should be noted that the length of the hold back sling is usually field determined. Typical drawing detail of the
Sheave Pulling initiation is found in Attachment E.
7.3.4
Bow-string Initiation
This method will be employed to avoid having a long start-up cable and to keep the end of the pipeline close
to the jacket. This method involves the use of a suitably sized sling and shackle connections to parallel
jacket legs or jacket bracings as site conditions may dictate. This sling is passed through a shackle on an
intermediate sling serving as the start-up cable. The bowstring rigging is then attached to the initiation head
as the pipeline protrudes past the end of the stinger. Once the rigging is completed, the lay barge will pull
ahead gradually hence applying tension to the initiation string. Once the bowstring start-up tension is
achieved, the laybarge will then continue the pipe laying stage.
The weight of the start-up pull head and the pipeline, which is gradually increasing in length, causes the startup cable to slide down the bowstring until the end of the pipeline is resting on the seabed. Laying of the
pipeline is continued carefully away from the jacket maintaining the required tension levels. Typical drawing
detail of the Bow-string initiation is found in Attachment F
7.3.6
Continue the pipeline after beach pulling.
7.4
Normal Pipe lay Sequence
Prior to mobilization, pipe joints will be loaded onto the Jascon 2 in order to sustain 24-hour pipelay
operations; offshore pipe loading will be required. This is done using a dedicated pipe supply barge coming
alongside the Jascon 2 which transports the pipe from shore to the field. Pipe joints are loaded onboard the
Jascon 2 to the pipe storage area using the Jascon 2 main crane.
Once pipe joints are onboard the Jascon 2, the pipelay sequence of events is as follows:
From the pipe storage area the pipe joint will be transferred to the conveyor house where it will be
inspected, internally cleaned by removing any debris or loose particles. Upon acceptance of the joint
by QA/QC joint bevel is prepared for welding.
From the conveyor house the pipe joints are transferred onto the line-up station for facing, welding
and pipe joint numbering. Painted numbers are linked to the unique joint numbers for tracking
purposes which will be reported as part of the as-built.
Upon completion of the welding passes of beadstall, welding station 1, pipe is pulled to welding
station 2 and 3 respectively. Welding of pipe joints will be in accordance with CONTRACTOR
document Pipeline & Riser Welding Procedure.
After completing the welding, the pipe is pulled through the tensioner to station number 4 which is
the NDT/ repair station. NDT is carried out by means of RT; refer to CONTRACTOR document NDT
Procedures.
After NDT, the pipe is pulled to station number 5 which is the coating station where the field joint is
cleaned and pre-heated for anti corrosion coating.
Anti corrosion coating will be in accordance with CONTRACTOR document Field Joint Coating &
Repairs Procedure and if required, foam application for FJC and forming.
Anodes will be installed at the coating station on predetermined joints as per joint sequence list. Cad
welding of the anode conductivity cables takes place in the coating station. Anode installation will be
in accordance with CONTRACTOR drawing Typical Anode Installation Details. Exact joint numbers
with anodes will be indicated as part of the joints sequence lists to be drawn up onboard.
As each joint is added to the pipe string when a former joint is pulled to the stern, the complete
pipeline will run down the stinger of the barge forming a caternary shape and subsequently will
eventually land on seabed.
A camera located in the stinger will be used to monitor the pipe as it passes through the stinger.
Tension applied to the pipeline will be continuously monitored utilizing a recording chart and
controlled from the bridge to maintain the barge tensions within allowable limits.
The pipeline will with checked for coating defects with a holiday detector during pipelay. Repair
materials will be available to repair areas of holiday.
Onboard survey SUBCONTRACTOR will direct the positioning of the barge throughout pipelay. The
proposed pipeline route and corresponding barge track will be computed and interlinked with the
barge navigation system to direct the position of the pipeline along the route.
7.5
Laydown Operations
Laydown operations consist of the following activities:

1. Determination of the final length of pipe
2. Completion of pipeline welding
3. Laydown pipeline
4. Confirm position of laydown head
5. Retrieve A&R cable
The remainder of this section describes above lay down activities in more detail.
Determine final length of pipe
On approaching the laydown point, the position of a minimum of 2 pipeline field joints on the seabed will be
confirmed by means of transponders. The first transponder to be used will be at a field joint onboard when
its position is at a minimum length of the layback plus tip gain plus 120m away from the proposed target
box. The second transponder will be mounted adjacent to a field joint approximately the sum of layback tip
gain and 60m away from proposed target box.
All joints, lined up after the first transponder is measured. The length to the target box from a transponder is
compared with the sum of joint lengths lined up and the final joint length required is determined.
Complete pipeline welding
Depending on the calculated length of the final joint, it is either cut to length or prepared for welding, or it is
lined up, welded to the pipeline and cut to length hereafter. After welding of the final joint, the internal
pipelay equipment is removed and A&R/laydown head is lined up and welded to the pipeline.
Laydown pipeline
Upon completion of welding of the laydown head, A&R cable is attached to the laydown head. Jascon 2
moves ahead until all slack is out of the A&R cable, tension is transferred from tensioner to A&R winch
gradually and tensioner is opened. At this time, fire line shall be evacuated due to safety reasons.
Laydown now commences by moving the barge ahead and paying out A&R cable in joint lengths as the last
welds are tested and field joint coating is applied. For final positioning of the laydown head a transponder is
strapped onto the pipe at the final weld.
Normal lay characteristics are applicable until the laydown head approaches the stinger hinge. Hereafter the
tension of the A&R winch tension is adjusted until the laydown head is at seabed.
Confirm position of Laydown Head and A&R Cable Retrieval
Once the head is at seabed, barge holds position and slacks off the A&R cable. The position of the laydown
head is confirmed by the transponder attached to it. Upon satisfactory confirmation hereof divers may
approach the laydown head and cut the sacrificial sling. Hereafter A&R cable with sacrificial sling is
recovered onboard and pipelay of the pipeline is completed.
7.6
Abandonment & Recovery
In case of interrupted pipelay activities due to weather or a component failure within the pipelay system,
abandonment of the pipeline will be carried out. The Lay Barge Superintendent will decide if the pipe is to be
abandoned and which procedure is to be followed. In case of an A&R the COMPANY representative will be
notified and consent sought about proposed delay. Pipelaying will resume when the weather has improved or
when the Pipelay equipment is operational again. Jascon 2 is equipped with A&R winch of 25mT capacity.
Abandonment and Recovery is carried out according to the following process:
a)
Abandonment
The activities applicable for abandonment are listed below:
Remove internal pipelay equipment

Line-up the A&R/laydown head and weld to pipeline
Attach A&R/laydown rigging. Sacrificial sling may be omitted and A&R cable is connected directly to
the shackle on the A&R/laydown head.
Take slack out of the A&R cable and transfer tension from tensioner to A&R winch
Pay-out A&R cable with same lay parameters as during normal lay
Once the head is at stinger hinge, continue abandonment until the laydown head is on the seabed in
accordance to the available table for A&R.
Once the head is on the seabed, barge continues moving ahead approximately 100m with minimum
cable tension.
Barge moves backwards until cable as seen on stinger camera is nearly vertical
If required stinger may be raised and barge turned into a favourable standby heading by pivoting
relative to stinger tip.
It is anticipated that the pipeline will remain attached to the barge at all times. However, if under severe
weather deterioration such that the laybarge will have to leave the field, A&R cable will be spooled off
completely, connected to a messenger wire and abandoned with a surface buoy. During the spooling off of
the A&R cable, barge moves ahead while maintaining a minimum tension in the cable. Alternatively, in a
case of coiling reaction or possibility of cable knotting, the section will be cut off and re-pour the spelter
socket as to save the bulk of cable on the drum.
b)
Recovery
Once weather has improved or barge components have been repaired recovery of the pipeline may
commence. The actual pipeline recovery is the exact reverse of abandonment. All values monitored during
the abandonment will be observed during recovery. Upon completion of recovery, A&R head is inspected
and reconditioned for the next A&R operation or laydown.
8
PIPELINE CONTINGENCY PROCEDURE
This section describes the series of activities to be carried out in the event of any major anomalies, during
the pipe laying. It describes the pipe laying contingency procedures, which are applicable to the lay barge
Jascon 2 during the pipeline installation
The various major anomalies that can occur during pipe laying include:
Bad Weather
Buckle Detection
Buckle Repair General
Dry Buckle
Wet Buckle
Stinger Failure
Tensioner Failure
This procedure should serve as a guideline for personnel and subject to minor site changes as prevailing
site condition. The description of the above anomalies and the remedies to be undertaken are described
below:
8.1
Bad Weather
The bad weather procedure will be initiated when the unloading of pipes becomes difficult due to heave
motion of the vessels and/or critical sea-state for pipe laying. The pipe carrier is to be moved away from the
lay barge even if the pipe unloading is incomplete.
During pipe laying a permanent follow up of the local environmental conditions will be ensured in order to
allow enough time to undertake contingency measures.
Depending upon the weather forecast for the area, received from shore, and the actual site conditions, the
lay barge Superintendent will decide to follow one of the two options described hereafter. COMPANY Site
Representative onboard will be informed accordingly and consent sought about the proposed delay.
8.1.1
First Option
The bad weather is foreseen to increase quickly and to induce excessive loads in pipe, but it is anticipated
to keep the barge on site:
The pipe laying rate stays as its level until lay barge Superintendent decides to abandon the pipe according
to personnel safety and pipe integrity.
In this option, the A&R head will be welded to the pipeline and connected to the A&R cable and pipe will be
abandoned. Please refer to Abandonment and Recovery procedure section 6.4.
Once the abandonment/recovery head reaches the seabed, the abandonment and recovery cable is slacked
and, if possible, the barge heading is turned into the swell/wind.
Even if it was anticipated to keep the lay barge on site, the weather can deteriorate such that the lay barge
has to sail away. In such case the A&R cable will be disconnected by divers and recovered, if divers
operation is not possible then cable is abandoned on the seabed with a pennant buoy on its extremity for
later recovery.
8.1.2
Second Option
The bad weather does not endanger the barge or pipe lay safety but prohibits the unloading of pipes carrier
vessel and is foreseen to stay as it is or to decrease slowly:
The principle of this option is to try not to abandon the pipe; the steps will be as follows;
i)
The anchor handling tugs pick up the forward anchors and drops them at the maximum possible
length. They then shorten the stern anchor lines. At the end of anchoring operations, the anchor pattern
must be such as to allow the longest advance of the barge without new anchoring operations.
ii)
The pipelaying rate is reduced according to pipe stock onboard the lay Barge and as per the slow
laying rate procedure described in section below and in line with fatigue analysis report.
It should be noted that pipelaying will continue as long as the tugs can move anchors. If this is not
achievable, the pipe abandonment will be initiated on barge by Superintendent Initiative when the anchor
pattern approaches the configuration which allows the minimum forward movement necessary to
accomplish abandonment.
A slow pipelaying rate will be adopted if the line pipe supply is critical or impossible for any reason, such as:
Coming alongside the lay Barge is difficult, for pipe carriers or tugs, due to bad weather, residual
swell, breakdown of tug, etc.
Impossibility for the tugs to pick up and handle anchors.
Breakdown of the unloading cranes.
The lower limit for such a slow rate is determined by the maximum time during which it is possible to keep
the barge at a certain position without risking:
Fatigue damage of the pipe due to stress fluctuations resulting from barge and pipe motions.
Damage to the coating due to distributed load over barge and/or stern rollers.
The fatigue damage of steel pipe during pipelay is usually unexpected even in the worst weather conditions.
The only problem that may be encountered is damage to the anode or coating surface from repeated impact
loads resulting from the pipe contacts with rollers.
8.2
Buckle Detection - General
A buckle is deemed to occur when the circular cross sectional profile of the pipe is distorted beyond
allowable deformation stipulated in the installation code. This procedure deals specifically with wet and dry
buckles. A dry buckle is deemed to occur when the inner pipe circular profile is distorted but the pipe-wall is
not punctured; hence the pipe interior remains dry (not flooded). Dry buckles in the pipe during pipe lay may
be detected by:
damage of buckle detector gauge plates
Increasing of load cell during pulling buckle detector
A wet buckle is deemed to occur when the inner pipe circular profile is distorted and the pipe-wall is
punctured; hence the pipe interior becomes wet (flooded). Wet buckles in the pipe during pipe lay may be
detected as follows:
visual observation on the barge ramps
tension/roller load monitoring
excessive excursion of the lay barge observed by dive survey
8.2.1
Visual Observation on the Pipe Ramps
In most cases the most stressed section of the pipe string during pipe lay is just beyond the stinger tip in the
over bend region. CCTV cameras are mounted on the ramp, below the water line. A buckle occurring on
the over bend region could potentially be seen on the CCTV monitors.
8.2.2
Tension/Roller load monitoring
There will be 24 hours monitoring and recording of rollers boxes load cells in order to ensure that the
operation is within the acceptable bandwidth.
8.3
Buckle Repair - General
If a buckle is detected during pipe lay operations, the barge will immediately stop. Production along the firing
line will also stop. Any anchors that were being re-positioned will, if necessary, be re-placed at their original
location prior to the detection of the buckle.
Once the extent of the buckle is determined, there are two basic approaches to buckle removal.

Recovery of the pipeline only after determining, via a diver survey, that it is safe to do so. Back up
on the pipe, and cut the pipe joint by joint until the buckle is removed. A consideration when making this
decision is the extent to which the pipe is permanently bent and consequently problems moving through the
tension machine could occur.
Lay the pipe down, go back to the buckle point and cut the pipe, which will involve flooding and
drying steps, this option is usually weather driven.
It is more desirable to recover the pipeline through the tensioner and reinstate the pipe on the lay barge. The
second option is to abandon the pipeline by laying down on the seabed and performing subsea remedial
work.
Every effort will be made to recover the pipeline, and the decision to lay the pipeline down will only be made
if absolutely necessary.
8.4
Dry Buckle Recovery Procedure
Prior to proceeding with buckle repair operations, the internal pipeline line-up clamp and other internal
equipments will be removed from the pipeline, and the firing line cleared of all none essential personnel.
The lay barge will be backed up in steps of one joint. The pipe will be reversed out of the firing line and
subsequently inspected prior to re-bevelling.
Note: Joints, which cannot be re-beveled, will be quarantined for return to load out base.
The lay barge will continue to back up until the buckled section is in front of Tensioner.
The A&R head will be welded to the pipeline and the A&R cable will be attached to the head.
Tension will be transferred from the tensioner to the A&R winch. The tensioner will then be opened. The
barge will afterward be backed up until the buckled section has cleared the tensioner. Tensioner will then be
closed and tension transferred from the A & R winch back to the tensioner.
The A&R head and remaining joints will be cut out until the buckle has been removed and the first
acceptable field joint is reached.
Note: If the buckle is sufficiently minor, the Lay Barge Superintendent may choose not to weld on the A&R
head, and to recover the buckled sections through the tensioner in turn
The pipeline end will then be re-bevelled and the internal pipeline equipment replaced in the pipe.
Normal pipe lay operations will resume.
Pipelay records and as-laid length will be amended to reflect the line pipe joints cut out. Pipe joints cut out
will be inspected and quarantined if necessary. Cut out joints that are undamaged will be re-bevelled and
enter the production system again.
8.5
Wet Buckle Recovery Procedure
The occurrence of a wet buckle will be immediately detected, as the load of the rollers will increase
significantly.
If due to the heavy weight, the flooded pipeline cannot be recovered through the tensioner then the following
procedure will be followed:
i)
The pipeline will then be fitted with the A&R head and abandoned on the seabed.
ii)
Diver will be used to ascertain the extent of the damage to the pipeline.
The vessel will then position above the damaged pipe section and the pipeline will be cut at a location
determined by the lay barge superintendent. The damaged pipeline section will be moved clear of the area
and recovered with wet buckle recovery head.
The relevant Pipeline recovery tool will be inserted into the intact end of the pipeline, and the lay barge A&R
wire will be attached to the recovery tool. Since the pipeline cannot be recovered in the flooded condition the
pipeline will be dewatered via the contingency pig in the pull-in head or A&R head from the shore approach
location prior to commencing recovery. The water present in the pipeline will bypass the Pipeline recovery
tool.
The barge will then back-up and recover the pipe string onto the barge through the tensioners as detailed in
the Jascon 2 abandonment and recovery procedure. The joints in the vicinity of the wet buckle will be
inspected thoroughly for damage. If damage has occurred to a joint the barge shall be further backed up and
the damaged pipe removed.
The pipeline end will then be re-bevelled and the internal pipeline equipment replaced in the pipe. Normal
pipeline operations will recommence.
8.6
Stinger Failure
Probable cause of damage is one of the following:
roller box failure
load cell failure
Following remedial action shall be adopted:
Divers will inspect to ascertain the location of damage in stinger.
If stinger can be fixed without pipeline abandonment, divers will repair it with crane assistance.
If damage is serious, the pipeline will be abandoned and damaged parts will be removed and
replaced by divers/mechanics.
8.7
Tensioner Failure
This can be caused by one of the following:
Mechanical parts Failure
Electronic parts Failure
For safety reasons the following remedial action shall be adopted immediately:
Using the A&R winch to lay down the pipe.
Damaged tensioner would be repaired afterward.
If repairs to the tensioner cannot be completed within a short period (less than two hrs.), the internal line-up
clamp shall be removed from the pipeline. The abandonment head shall be welded to the pipeline.
Tension on the A&R cable shall be transferred to the pipeline-securing sling aft of the tensioner. Release the
A&R cable from the forward choker and shackle A&R cable to abandonment head.
Increase tension on A&R cable to transfer complete operating tension from tensioner to A&R winch. Maintain
constant tension on the pipeline.
8.8
Normal laying operation requires minimum of two different AHT to assist Jascon 2 during anchor running.
If breakdown of one support Tug occurs, it will be replaced by another. In case that no substitutive tug is
available for assistance [due to simultaneous operations on field] pipelay may temporary continue under
reduced production rate. This will guaranty enough time to safely redeploy anchors by means of only one
AHT.
WORK PLAN
The Work Plan is made up of various sections of activities to be undertaken during the Pipe lay operations.
Please see various sections for the respective work plan.
Work Plan 001:
Pre-Mobilization
S/N
Description of Steps
References
1.
Issue all relevant documentation to

all parties involved
2.
Issue Notice to Mariners.
3.
Check A&R winch status

pennant wire on J2 deck.
4.
Check Tensioner Brakes.
5.
Check tension transfer between

tensioner and winch.
6.
Check opening of tensioner.
7.
Responsible Person
MDR
Project Manager
NA
Lay Barge Master
NA
SAS equipment
manual
NA
SAS equipment
manual
Check load cell of the A&R winch.
NA
8.
Check status of internal line up

clamp.
NA
9.
Check roller box load cells and

cameras and lights.
NA
10.
Check Pipe Joints
11.
Check Lay down head.
12.
Four (4) Pipe joints and initiation

head welded as string in firing line.
13.
Check Slings/Shackles/Clips,
14.
Check DMA and pennant buoy
with
NA
Check
NA
15.
NDT,
Equipment,
Welding,
Consumables,
grinder,
Gases,
Discs, etc.

Materials Coordinator
Work Plan 002:

Mobilization
After the pre-mobilization activities, Jascon 2 shall be mobilised for the offshore pipe lay. Other step by step
activities that will be undertaken as part of mobilisation for the pipe lay campaign include but are not limited
to the following.
Steps
References
Obtain weather forecast for the pipe

lay location area
NA
Ensure Survey equipment on board is

fully operational and calibrated.
NA
Arrange harbor pilot and towing tug

as required for safe departure
NA
Obtain Command and Control

Mobilization
approval
from
Companys Offshore Construction
Group.
NA
Depart from mobilization port and sail

to pipe lay location.
NA
NDT Equipments and consumables ,

Welding
Equipments
and
Consumables, Diving Equipments,
HSE Equipments etc.
NA
Rigging Equipments
NA
Splice first end of initiation wire (on

winch drum) and connect to stem of
DMA.
NA
Set-up at location; confirm position.
NA
Responsible Person
Survey Party Chief



Survey Party Chief
Check
Work Plan 003:

Initiation Operations
The following tasks will be conducted under the instruction of the lay barge Superintendent who is fully
responsible for all barge operations and determine if the weather conditions are suitable for pipeline initiation
and subsequent commencement of pipe lay. The initiation operations will be undertaken with any of the five
methods for applicable pipelines according to the individual requirement of the platform. The initiation tasks
are described in the following work plan below.
Steps
References
Responsible Person
Check
Hanging Initiation Option

1.
Start welding of line pipe to pipe string

already in the firing line.
Lay barge
superintendent
Grip pipe with tensioner as soon as pipe

passes tensioner.
NA
Lay barge
superintendent
When pipe strings comes to the end of the

last stinger roller, stop welding pipe and
put on tensioner
NA
Lay barge
superintendent
Position Jascon2 lay Barge with stern

towards the Installation target location,
heading 0 deg.
Lay barge
superintendent
Connect Initiation Cable between the Attachment C

Jacket leg and the pull head of the pipeline.
Lower the Stinger.
Diving Supervisor /
Lay barge
Superintendent
DMA Initiation Option: See Attachment D

6
Position J2 with stern at DMA Installation

target location, heading 0 deg for the
applicable pipeline.
Lay barge
superintendent
Connect upper loop of pennant wire to

whip hoist using short sling.
Lay barge
superintendent
Lift pennant system with DMA from deck,

slew and lower to seabed, paying out
sufficient initiation wire from winch.
Lay barge
superintendent
Stop lowering as soon as hook load drops

indicating DMA on seabed.
Lay barge
superintendent
10
Release pennant wire from hook, using

winch along boom.
Lay barge
superintendent
11
Move J2 ahead slowly along target route

paying out initiation wire from winch
(monitor wire departure angle)
Lay barge
superintendent
12
Hang off final part of initiation wire to deck

using chain section.
References
Resp. Person
Lay barge
superintendent
Check
13
Move J2 back to ensure that initiation wire

hangs near vertical.
Lay barge
superintendent
14
Disconnect end of initiation wire from

winch.
Lay barge
superintendent
15
Lift initiation wire end with whip hoist of

main crane, slew over to stinger and lay
initiation wire at the last stinger roller.
Lay barge
superintendent
16

last stinger roller, stop welding pipe and put
on tensioner.
Lay barge
superintendent
17
Secure the initiation wire by the last stinger

roller with a chain section and disconnect
the crane whip hoist.
Lay barge
superintendent
18
Connect slack initiation wire to pad eye at

start-up head by shackle and release
chain.
Lay barge
superintendent
19
Connect Initiation Cable between the

Jacket and the pull head of the pipeline.
Diving Supervisor
20
Move the barge forward to take slack out of

initiation wire.
Lay barge
superintendent
Sheave Pulling Option

21

22

passes tensioner.
NA
Lay barge
superintendent
23

last stinger roller, stop welding pipe and put
on tensioner
NA
Lay barge
superintendent
24
Position J2 with stern towards the Platform

Installation target location, heading 0 deg
Lay barge
superintendent
25
Connect Initiation Cable between the Attachment D

Jacket and the pull head of the pipeline.
Lay barge
superintendent
Steps
Lay barge
superintendent
References
Responsible
Person
Bow-String Option
26

Lay barge
superintendent
27

passes tensioner.
NA
Lay barge
superintendent
28

barge, stop welding pipe and put on
tensioner
NA
Lay barge
superintendent
29
Position J2 with stern towards the Platform

Installation target location, heading 0 deg
Lay barge
superintendent
30
Connect Initiation Cable between the Attachment E

Jacket leg and the pull head of the pipeline.
Lay barge
superintendent
Check
Survey crew will confirm actual location and orientation of the initiation head. Reference datum will be centre
of pull pad eye on the initiation head.
Work Plan 004:

Normal Lay Operations
The normal lay activities shall begin thus, following the step by step approach below:
Step
Action
Drawing/Document
Reference
Responsible Party
1.
Once the initiation cable is connected

pipelay operations can commence.
Offshore Field
Engineer/Welder
Foreman/ Lay Barge
Master
2.
Pipe joints will be transferred from the

pipe haul vessel to the pipelay vessel prior
to start of pipelay. Pipe joints will be
swabbed to ensure they are clean and
pipe bevels shall be checked to ensure
they are not damaged and re-beveled if
damaged.
Offshore Field
Engineer/Welder
Foreman/ Lay Barge
Master
3.
Each joint will be transferred into the firing

line and the butt end aligned with the
previously installed joint. Alignment will
be achieved by use of up-and-down rollers
and side-to-side rollers.
Lay Barge Master/Dive

Supervisor
4.
Once the correct alignment is achieved,

the line-up clamp will be engaged.
Offshore Field
Engineer/Welder
Foreman/ Lay Barge
Master
5.
The root and hot passes weld will be

made in the bead stall and welding, NDT
and FJC will be done at the other work
stations. NOTE: It will not be permitted to
advance the pipe until the root and hot
passes have been completed.
Offshore Field
Engineer/Welder
Foreman/ Lay Barge
Master
6.
When work is complete at each

workstation, they will indicate so. A series
of lights are switched on in the pipe alley
that shows the personnel in the tower that
the weld has been completed and the
barge can begin pulling pipe.
NA
Lay Barge Master
7.
When all workstations have indicated that

their work is complete, a signal will be
given for those in the firing line to move
away from the pipe.
N/A
Lay Barge Master
8.
The barge pulls ahead on anchors, one

joint length as the tensioner pays out pipe
under controlled constant tension.
NA
Lay Barge Master
9.
The joints will be welded up using the

welding procedure as per the
requirements of the appropriate WPS.
Pipeline and Riser
Offshore Field
Engineer/Welder
Foreman/ Lay Barge
Master
10.
Upon completion of each weld, the weld

area will be buffed with a wire wheel to
prepare for the NDT.
QA/QC
11.
Each weld will be examined using

radiograph system in NDT Station on the
firing line. Each radiograph film will be
reviewed by certified Radiography
inspectors for unacceptable defects.
QA/QC
12
Upon acceptance of the weld by

radiograph, the field joint area will be
covered with suitable anti corrosion
coating.
QA/QC
Work Plan 005:

Laydown Operations
Step
Action
Drawing/Document
Reference
Responsible Party
1.
Survey will inform the Barge

Superintendent that the final joint
should be loaded into the firing line.
At this time normal lay operations will
be suspended.
N/A
Lay Barge Master
2.
The laydown joint will be moved into

the line-up station. An internal
equipment to be taken out, and then
weld laydown head on the end of the
final joint. It may be necessary to cut
the final joint in order to laydown the
pipeline in the proper location.
N/A
Lay Barge Superintendent/Lay

Barge Master/Offshore Field
Engineer
3.
The final joint will be welded using

normal welding procedures and will be
coated the same as the previous joints
Superintendent/Welding
Foreman
4.
Once the weld, NDT, and coating are

complete the A / R wire will be
connected to the laydown head. The
firing line will be cleared of nonessential personnel prior to the
connection of the A/R cable
Lay Barge Master
5.
Close all valves on the laydown head

(if applicable)
Offshore Field
Engineer/Welder Foreman/ Lay
Barge Master
6.
The A / R winch will slowly take the

load of the pipeline
Offshore Field Engineer/Lay

Barge Master
7.
Once the A / R winch has the load of

the pipeline the tensioner will be
opened up and the total load will be
on the A / R winch.

Barge Master
8.
The barge will slowly move ahead as

cable is paid out. The pipe will be
monitored (A & R load indicator) by
Tower Operators to ensure proper
tension is maintained throughout the
laydown.
Offshore Field Engineer /
9.
The barge will slowly move ahead and

pay out cable until the pipeline is on
bottom.
Offshore Field Engineer /Lay

Barge Master
10.
Once the pipeline is on bottom the

barge will back up while retrieving
cable

Barge Master
11.
When the stern of the barge is over

the pipeline the A/R wire will be
removed from the stinger using a
snatch block on the auxiliary block
Dive Supervisor
Lay Barge Master
and brought to the stern of the barge

12
Diver to establish crossover line to the

laydown head
Dive Supervisor
13.
Diver to establish downline at the

laydown head.
Dive Supervisor
14.
Diver will disconnect the A/R cable

from the laydown head and the
topside crew will recover remaining
cable.
Dive Supervisor/Lay barge

master
15.
It may be necessary to remove the

downlines from the pipeline if the
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TABLE of CONTENTS

Definitions and Abbreviations

Codes and Standards

Lay Barge Superintendent

Lay Barge Master

Offshore Field Engineer

Quality Control Inspector

Survey Party Chief

MAIN PIPELAY EQUIPMENT

General Specification of Jascon 2 Pipelay/Accommodation Barge.

LAY BARGE CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES

Barge Roller Settings

Roller Box Settings

PIPELINE INSTALLATION DATA

Start-Up/Initiation for Pipeline

Hang and Initiate

Continue the pipeline after beach pulling.

Normal Pipe lay Sequence

Abandonment & Recovery

PIPELINE CONTINGENCY PROCEDURE

Buckle Detection - General

Buckle Repair - General

Dry Buckle Recovery Procedure

Wet Buckle Recovery Procedure

Support Tug Breakdown

Work Plan 001:

Work Plan 002:

Work Plan 003:

Work Plan 004:

Normal Lay Operations

Work Plan 005:

Ramp and Stinger Configuration Drawing (2 Sheets)

Typical Anode Installation Drawing

Typical Pipeline Initiation Drawing Hang & Initiation Method

Typical Pipeline Initiation Drawing DMA Method

Typical Pipeline Initiation Drawing Sheave Method

Typical Pipeline Initiation Drawing Bow String Method

Typical Pipelay Sequence Drawing

Typical Abandonment & Recovery Drawing

Definitions and Abbreviations

West African Ventures Limited

Entity engaged by CONTRACTOR to perform part of the work to the extent

Abandonment and Recovery

Anchor Handling Tug

Anti Corrosion Coating

American Petroleum Institute

American Society of Mechanical Engineers

Dead Man Anchor

Field Joint Coating

Health, Environment & Safety

Heat Shrink Sleeve

Minimum Breaking Load

Marine Warranty Surveyor

Non Destructive Testing

Nominal Pipe Size

Overall Outside Diameter

Specified Minimum Tensile Stress

Specified Minimum Yield Stress

Safe Working Load