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RULES FOR CLASSIFICATION
Offshore units
DNV-RU-OU-0571 Edition July 2022
Floating infrastructure installations
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FOREWORD
DNV rules for classification contain procedural and technical requirements related to obtaining and
retaining a class certificate. The rules represent all requirements adopted by the Society as basis
for classification.
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CHANGES – CURRENT
Changes - current
This document supersedes the July 2021 edition of DNV-RU-OU-0571.
The numbering and/or title of items containing changes is highlighted in red.
Changes July 2022, entering into force 1 January 2023
Topic Reference Description
Buoy type installations Ch.1 Sec.1 Added buoy type installations to the scope of these rules.
Ch.3 Sec.2 New section for buoy type infrastructures covering class
notations Infrastructure buoy and Charging buoy.
Miscellaneous updates Ch.2 Sec.1 [2.4] New subsection related to interpretations.
Ch.2 Sec.1 [3.2] New subsection for non-convention units or installations.
Ch.3 Sec.1 Updated section title to cover service notation Infrastructure.
Ch.3 Sec.1 Table 1 Updated for material selection option for cylindrical
installations.
Descriptive notation Ch.2 Sec.1 [4.2] Added descriptive notation to list for possible class notations.
Structural type and service Ch.2 Sec.1 [4.4] New subsection for structural design notations.

class notations
Ch.2 Sec.1 [4.5] New subsection for service notations.
Ch.2 Sec.1 [4.7] New subsection showing how class notations shall be combined.
Name of section for Ch.3 Sec.1 Renamed section from Design and construction requirements

infrastructure installations for OI Floating Infrastructure installations to
Requirements for installations with service notation
Infrastructure.
Editorial corrections
In addition to the above stated changes, editorial corrections may have been made.
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CONTENTS
Contents
Changes – current............................................................ 3
Chapter 1 Principles and procedures for classification.... 11
Section 1 Introduction....................................................................................................... 11
1 Introduction....................................................................................................... 11
1.1 General.......................................................................................................... 11
1.2 Scope............................................................................................................ 11
1.3 Application......................................................................................................11
1.4 Organisation................................................................................................... 12
1.5 References......................................................................................................12
1.6 Definitions and abbreviations............................................................................ 13
Chapter 2 General regulations and principles................. 21
Section 1 Classification principles..................................................................................... 21
1 Introduction....................................................................................................... 21
2 Applicable rules..................................................................................................21
2.1 General.......................................................................................................... 21
2.2 Equivalent standards....................................................................................... 21
2.3 Rule formalities............................................................................................... 21
2.4 Interpretations................................................................................................ 22
2.5 Conversions and alterations.............................................................................. 22
3 Interaction with national authorities................................................................. 22
3.1 General.......................................................................................................... 22
3.2 Non-convention units or installations................................................................. 22
3.3 Use of national standards.................................................................................23
4 Class scope and notations................................................................................. 23
4.1 Scope............................................................................................................ 23
4.2 Notations........................................................................................................23
4.3 Main class notation..........................................................................................24
4.4 Structural design notations...............................................................................24
4.5 Service notations............................................................................................ 24
4.6 Additional class notations related to special equipment and systems...................... 25
4.7 Combination of notations................................................................................. 26
Chapter 3 Design and construction provisions................ 27
Section 1 Requirements for installations with service notation Infrastructure.................. 27
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1 General...............................................................................................................27
Contents
1.1 Introduction.................................................................................................... 27
1.2 Technical reference documents..........................................................................27
1.3 General assumptions....................................................................................... 28
1.4 Adjustment of scope for floating infrastructure installations.................................. 28
1.5 Documentation requirements for items not covered by classification...................... 28
2 Technical requirements...................................................................................... 28
3 Safety principles and arrangement.................................................................... 31
3.1 General.......................................................................................................... 31
3.2 Project design brief......................................................................................... 32
4 Materials............................................................................................................ 32
4.1 Technical requirements.....................................................................................32
4.2 Supplementary classification requirements......................................................... 32
5 Structural design................................................................................................32
5.1 Scope............................................................................................................ 32
6 Fabrication and testing of structures................................................................. 33
6.2 Supplementary classification and certification requirements.................................. 33
7 Stability and watertight/weathertight integrity................................................. 33
8 Marine and machinery systems and equipment................................................. 34
8.2 Supplementary classification and certification requirements.................................. 34
9 Electrical systems and equipment......................................................................35
10 Control and monitoring systems...................................................................... 35
10.1 Technical requirements................................................................................... 35
10.2 Supplementary requirements.......................................................................... 35
11 Fire protection................................................................................................. 35
12 Preparation for surveys and inspections on location........................................36
12.1 General........................................................................................................ 36
Section 2 Requirements for installations with service notation Infrastructure buoy and
Charging buoy...............................................................................................................37
1 General...............................................................................................................37
1.1 Introduction.................................................................................................... 37
1.2 Technical reference documents..........................................................................37
1.4 Adjustment of scope........................................................................................38
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1.5 Certification of materials and components.......................................................... 38
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2 Design requirements.......................................................................................... 38
Section 3 Additional class notations.................................................................................. 39
1 Introduction....................................................................................................... 39
1.1 General.......................................................................................................... 39
2 Position mooring system....................................................................................39
2.1 General.......................................................................................................... 39
2.2 Objective........................................................................................................ 39
2.3 Scope............................................................................................................ 39
2.4 Application......................................................................................................39
2.6 Certification requirements................................................................................ 40
3 Helicopter decks.................................................................................................40
3.1 General.......................................................................................................... 40
3.2 Objective........................................................................................................ 40
3.3 Scope............................................................................................................ 40
3.4 Application......................................................................................................41
4 Crane installations............................................................................................. 41
4.1 General.......................................................................................................... 41
4.2 Objective........................................................................................................ 41
4.3 Scope............................................................................................................ 41
4.4 Application......................................................................................................41
4.5 Definitions...................................................................................................... 42
4.8 Testing........................................................................................................... 43
5 Offshore gangways............................................................................................ 43
5.1 General.......................................................................................................... 43
5.2 Objective........................................................................................................ 43
5.3 Scope............................................................................................................ 43
5.4 Application......................................................................................................43
6 Hull monitoring system......................................................................................44
6.1 General.......................................................................................................... 44
6.2 Objective........................................................................................................ 44
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6.3 Scope............................................................................................................ 44
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6.4 Application......................................................................................................44
7 Fatigue methodology specification.....................................................................44
7.1 General.......................................................................................................... 44
7.2 Objective........................................................................................................ 44
7.3 Scope............................................................................................................ 44
8 Hull fabrication.................................................................................................. 45
8.1 General.......................................................................................................... 45
8.2 Objective........................................................................................................ 45
8.3 Scope............................................................................................................ 45
9 Recyclable.......................................................................................................... 46
9.1 General.......................................................................................................... 46
9.2 Objective........................................................................................................ 46
10 Built for in-water survey..................................................................................46
10.1 General........................................................................................................ 46
10.2 Objective...................................................................................................... 46
10.3 Scope...........................................................................................................46
10.5 Certification requirements...............................................................................47
11 Winterized........................................................................................................ 47
11.1 General........................................................................................................ 47
11.2 Objective...................................................................................................... 47
11.3 Scope...........................................................................................................47
11.4 Application.................................................................................................... 47
12 Smart class...................................................................................................... 48
12.1 Introduction.................................................................................................. 48
12.2 Objective...................................................................................................... 48
12.3 Scope...........................................................................................................48
12.4 Application.................................................................................................... 48
12.5 Class notations..............................................................................................48
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13 Barrier management notation.......................................................................... 49
13.1 Introduction.................................................................................................. 49
13.2 Objective...................................................................................................... 49
13.3 Scope...........................................................................................................49
13.4 Application.................................................................................................... 49
14 Performance standard for protective coatings................................................. 50
14.1 Introduction.................................................................................................. 50
14.2 Scope...........................................................................................................50
14.3 Application.................................................................................................... 50
14.4 Class notations..............................................................................................51
Chapter 4 Classification in operation.............................. 52
Section 1 General provisions............................................................................................. 52
1 Introduction....................................................................................................... 52
1.1 General.......................................................................................................... 52
1.2 Survey pre-planning........................................................................................ 52
1.3 Surveys performed by approved companies........................................................52
2 Periodical surveys.............................................................................................. 53
2.1 General.......................................................................................................... 53
2.2 Postponement of periodical surveys................................................................... 53
2.3 Survey Schedules............................................................................................ 54
2.4 Class notations............................................................................................... 55
Section 2 General requirements for structure and machinery surveys.............................. 56
1 General...............................................................................................................56
1.1 Preparation for survey..................................................................................... 56
2 Structure and equipment................................................................................... 56
2.1 Conditions for survey and access to structures................................................... 56
2.2 Survey extent................................................................................................. 56
2.3 Repair of structural damage or deterioration.......................................................58
3 Machinery and systems......................................................................................59
3.1 Maintenance and preparation for survey.............................................................59
Section 3 Periodical survey extent for main class............................................................. 60
1 General...............................................................................................................60
1.1 Introduction.................................................................................................... 60
1.2 In-service inspection programme...................................................................... 60
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2 Annual survey.................................................................................................... 61
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2.1 Survey extent................................................................................................. 61
2.2 Structure and equipment, general..................................................................... 61
2.3 Machinery and safety systems.......................................................................... 62
3 Intermediate survey.......................................................................................... 63
3.1 General.......................................................................................................... 63
4 Renewal survey, structure and equipment.........................................................64
4.1 General.......................................................................................................... 64
4.2 All installations................................................................................................64
4.3 Specific requirements for ship-shaped, barge/pontoon and cylindrical installations....65
4.4 Specific requirements for column-stabilised installations....................................... 67
4.5 Specific requirements for self-elevating units...................................................... 70
4.6 Specific requirements for installations of other shape...........................................70
5 Renewal survey, machinery and systems.......................................................... 70
5.1 General.......................................................................................................... 70
5.2 Machinery.......................................................................................................70
5.3 Electrical installations.......................................................................................70
5.4 Safety and control systems.............................................................................. 71
Section 4 Additional class notation surveys...................................................................... 72
1 Introduction....................................................................................................... 72
1.1 General.......................................................................................................... 72
2 Position mooring system....................................................................................72
2.1 General.......................................................................................................... 72
2.2 Types of surveys............................................................................................. 72
2.3 Survey schemes for long term position mooring..................................................73
2.4 Annual survey - general requirements............................................................... 73
2.5 Annual survey - additional requirements - first annual after installation.................. 74
2.6 Complete survey - general requirements............................................................75
2.7 Complete survey – fatigue design life factor 5 or greater..................................... 76
2.8 Mooring integrity management......................................................................... 79
3 Helicopter deck.................................................................................................. 80
3.1 Application......................................................................................................80
3.2 Complete survey............................................................................................. 80
4 Crane..................................................................................................................80
4.1 Application......................................................................................................80
4.2 Annual survey.................................................................................................80
4.3 Complete survey (five-yearly, renewal).............................................................. 80
4.4 Crane - condition assessment........................................................................... 80
5 Offshore gangways............................................................................................ 81
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5.2 Surveys..........................................................................................................81
5.3 Repairs and modifications.................................................................................81
6 Hull monitoring system......................................................................................81
6.1 General.......................................................................................................... 81
6.2 Objective........................................................................................................ 81
7 Fatigue methodology specification.....................................................................81
7.1 Application......................................................................................................81
7.2 Annual and complete survey.............................................................................81
8 Recycling............................................................................................................ 82
8.1 Application......................................................................................................82
8.2 Surveys..........................................................................................................82
9 Winterization......................................................................................................82
9.1 General.......................................................................................................... 82
9.2 Surveys..........................................................................................................82
10 Smart............................................................................................................... 82
10.1 General........................................................................................................ 82
10.2 Surveys........................................................................................................ 82
11 Performance standard for protective coatings................................................. 82
11.1 General........................................................................................................ 82
11.2 Surveys........................................................................................................ 82
Section 5 Alternative survey arrangements.......................................................................83
1 Introduction....................................................................................................... 83
2 Machinery survey arrangements........................................................................ 83
2.1 General.......................................................................................................... 83
3 Structural survey arrangements........................................................................ 83
3.1 General.......................................................................................................... 83
4 Data and applications........................................................................................ 84
Section 6 Surveys performed by approved companies...................................................... 85
1 Surveys by approved companies........................................................................85
1.1 General.......................................................................................................... 85
1.2 Thickness measurements................................................................................. 85
1.3 Bottom survey afloat....................................................................................... 85
1.4 Non-destructive testing.................................................................................... 85
1.5 Mooring chain inspections................................................................................ 85
1.6 Condition monitoring....................................................................................... 86
Changes – historic..........................................................87
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CHAPTER 1 PRINCIPLES AND PROCEDURES FOR
Chapter 1 Section 1
CLASSIFICATION
SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION
1 Introduction
1.1 General
This publication presents DNV rules for classification of offshore units, Floating infrastructure installations, the
terms and procedures for assigning and maintaining classification, including listing of the applicable technical
references to be applied for classification.
Guidance note:
Classification is a service established to ensure impartiality and standardised rules and processes for shipping and offshore assets.
A similar service is suitable for floating infrastructure installations, by adopting the knowledge gained from the ship and offshore
industries.
Requirements from owners, regulators and other stakeholders vary around the world, and classification aims at delivering a
standardised set of requirements that can be used to document an acceptable standard towards the stakeholders.
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1.2 Scope
This document covers classification of floating infrastructure installations and buoy installations of the
following design types:
— ship-shaped installations
— barge/pontoon installations
— column-stabilised installations
— cylindrical installations
— self-elevating installations
— hull shapes other than above.
1.3 Application
These rules may be applied to a wide range of floating infrastructure installations and buoy installations, both
manned and unmanned. Normally the rules will be used for infrastructure that otherwise would be located
onshore. Examples of infrastructure installations are:
— housing, office spaces, hotels, parking, parks
— industrial plants of various sorts, for example
— solar energy systems
— wave energy systems
— desalination of sea water plants.
These rules may also be applied to floating (e.g. buoy) installations fitted with mooring equipment to allow
temporary mooring of ships or offshore units to the installation for the following services:
— electrical transmission and charging
— other utility services
— any infrastructure placed on a buoy structure.
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Guidance note:
Chapter 1 Section 1
Class rules for floating offshore wind turbine installations are covered by DNV-RU-OU-0512.
Class rules for offshore loading buoy installations are covered by DNV-RU-OU-0102 and DNV-RU-OU-0103.
1.4 Organisation
This document is divided into four main chapters as follows:
— this chapter is providing general information about classification principles and procedures
— Ch.2 providing general regulations and principles
— Ch.3 providing design and construction requirements
— Ch.4 providing requirements for maintenance of class in the operational phase.
1.5 References
This document includes references to other documents and recognised codes and standards which shall be
used in conjunction with the requirements given in this document for assignment of class.
Table 1 list DNV references used in this document. See Ch.2 Sec.1 [2.3] for applicable editions.
Table 1 DNV references
Document code Title
DNV-CG-0550 Maritime services - terms and systematics
DNV-CP-0338 Type approval scheme
DNV-CP-0484 Approval of service supplier scheme
DNV-OS-A101 Safety principles and arrangement
DNV-OS-B101 Metallic materials
DNV-OS-C101 Design of offshore steel structures, general - LRFD method
DNV-OS-C102 Structural design of offshore ship-shaped and cylindrical units
DNV-OS-C103 Structural design of column-stabilised units - LRFD method
DNV-OS-C201 Structural design of offshore units - WSD method
DNV-OS-C301 Stability and watertight integrity
DNV-OS-C401 Fabrication and testing of offshore structures
DNV-OS-D101 Marine and machinery systems and equipment
DNV-OS-D201 Electrical installations
DNV-OS-D202 Control and monitoring systems
DNV-OS-D301 Fire safety
DNV-OS-E301 Position mooring
DNV-OS-E302 Offshore mooring chain
DNV-OS-E303 Offshore fibre ropes
DNV-OS-E304 Offshore mooring steel wire ropes
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Document code Title
Chapter 1 Section 1
DNV-OS-E401 Helicopter decks
DNV-RU- Offshore drilling and support units
OU-0101
DNV-RU- Floating production, storage and loading units
OU-0102
DNV-RU- Floating LNG/LPG production, storage and loading units
OU-0103
DNV-RU- Fleet in service
OU-0300
DNV-RU-SHIP rules for classification of ships
DNV-ST-0358 Offshore gangways
DNV-ST-0378 Standard for offshore and platform lifting appliances
DNV-ST-C502 Offshore concrete structures
Table 2 list other references used in this document. See Ch.2 Sec.1 [2.3] for applicable editions.
Table 2 Other references
Document code Title
IACS Shipbuilding and Repair Quality Standard, see www.iacs.org.uk
Recommendation
No.47
ISO 9001 Quality management systems - Requirements
1.6 Definitions and abbreviations
1.6.1 Definition of verbal forms
The verbal forms defined in Table 3 are used in this document.
Table 3 Definition of verbal forms
Term Definition
shall verbal form used to indicate requirements strictly to be followed in order to conform to the document
should verbal form used to indicate that among several possibilities one is recommended as particularly
suitable, without mentioning or excluding others
may verbal form used to indicate a course of action permissible within the limits of the document
1.6.2 Definition of terms
The terms defined in Table 4 are used in this document.
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Table 4 Definition of terms
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Term Definition
alteration change that does not affect the basic character or structure of the installation it is applied to
assessment act of assessing, appraising or evaluating a condition of a product, process or system
builder party contracted to build an installation in compliance with the Society's rules
buoy floating body, normally of a cylindrical shape, and fitted with mooring equipment as necessary to
perform the mooring of a ship or offshore unit for performance of the intended service of the buoy
The buoy normally consists of the following main parts:
— hull (buoy structure) providing buoyancy and stability
— rotating part to which the vessel is moored and allowing to weathervane
— fixed part to which the mooring lines and underbuoy pipes or cables are connected
— mooring system
— riser system (as applicable)
— fluid transfer system (as applicable)
— auxiliary and safety systems
— accommodation, crane and helideck (as applicable).
certificate compliance document referring to a standard that is ratified or accepted by a government, and issued
by a third party organisation, see DNV-CG-0550 Sec.3
certification service that comprises assessment of compliance with applicable requirements and issuance of a
certificate if compliance is confirmed
class class is assigned to and will be retained for units or installations, which the Society has found to be in
compliance with applicable requirements of the Society's rules
charging buoy buoy used for charging of ship or offshore units batteries, or transmitting electrical power to a unit
class certificate certificate targeting an asset and referring to the Society's rules for classification, see DNV-CG-0550
Sec.3
class entry assignment of class to an existing installation
class notation abbreviation or keyword expressing a specific feature relating to an installation or its machinery,
systems and equipment, or service area while referring to specific requirements in the rules
classification service which comprises the development and maintenance of independent technical standards for
units or installations, class rules and standards, and to verify compliance with the rules and standards
throughout the unit's or installation's life.
The extent of and methods for verifying compliance will be decided by the Society to establish
reasonable assurance that the relevant rules are complied with.
close-up examination where the details of structural components are within the close visual inspection range of
examination the surveyor, i.e. preferably within reach of hand
coating — GOOD: condition with only minor spot rusting
conditions — FAIR: condition with local breakdown at edges of stiffeners and weld connections and/or light
rusting over 20% or more of areas under consideration, but less than as defined for POOR condition
— POOR: condition with general breakdown of coating over 20% or more of areas or hard scale at
10% or more of areas under consideration
commissioning process of assuring that components, equipment and the systems are functioning in accordance with
the functional requirements
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compliance document stating that the issuing organisation has established reasonable assurance that the target
document complies with all or selected requirements of the standard editions referred to, see DNV-CG-0550 Sec.3
concurrent surveys required to be concurrently completed shall have the same date of completion
surveys A survey required to be carried out in conjunction with or carried out as part of another survey shall be
completed on or before the completion of the other survey, however, within the time window for that
survey.
condition of requirement that specific measures, repairs or surveys shall be carried out within a specific time limit in
class order to retain class
condition requirement that specific measures, repairs or surveys shall be carried out within a specific time limit in
on behalf order to retain the statutory certificate
of the flag A condition on behalf of the flag administration will be issued only when the Society has been
administration authorised by the flag administration.
condition general term that includes both condition of class and condition on behalf of the flag administration
contract for contract between the prospective owner and the builder to build an installation
construction
conversion change that substantially alters the dimensions, carrying capacity or the type of the installation
critical areas that have been identified from calculations to require monitoring or from the service history of
structural areas the subject installation or from similar or sister installations to be sensitive to cracking, buckling or
corrosion which would impair the structural integrity of the installation
customer any person and/or company which has requested the Society's service and/or has entered into a
contract for services directly with the Society
declaration compliance document issued by a first party organisation, see DNV-CG-0550 Sec.3
deficiency failing or shortcoming with respect to applicable requirements
designer party who created or developed documentation which is submitted to the Society for approval or
information
documentation drawings, descriptions, calculations, reports, procedures and similar information describing the design,
construction, installation, testing, operation, maintenance or status of a target, see DNV-CG-0550
Sec.3
exceptional unavailability of dry-docking facilities, unavailability of repair facilities, unavailability of essential
circumstances materials, equipment or spare parts, or delays incurred by action taken to avoid severe weather
conditions
emergency towing related to an emergency situation
towing
flag government of the state whose flag the installation is entitled to fly
administration
floating floating installation composed a hull supporting a topsides comprising of buildings or installations
infrastructure normally constructed onshore of type described by these rules and a station keeping system
installation
general installation in areas not considered as sheltered waters
application
guidance notes additional information containing advice which is not required for the assignment or retention of class,
but with which the Society, based on experience, advises compliance
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independent self-supporting tank which does not form part of the installation's hull and does not contribute to the
tank hull strength
independent tank with design vapour pressure not exceeding 0.7 bar
gravity tank
interpretation norms for fulfilling the associated principal requirements as defined by other regulatory bodies on
matters which are left to the satisfaction of the flag administration or are vaguely worded
These do not preclude the use of other alternative solutions, but these shall be documented and
approved for compliance to the principal requirement equivalent to the original interpretation.
lay-up term used for installations that are out of commission
In this state the offshore installations may be at anchorage or permanently moored in a safe harbour.
main character characters showing compliance with a defined set of classification rules for hull and/or machinery
of class
main functions in the context of these rules for classification:
— structural strength
— stability, watertight integrity and weathertightness
— drainage and bilge pumping
— ballasting
— power generation (limited to items covered by class)
— position keeping
manufacturer organisation that manufactures the material or product, or carries out part production that determines
the quality of the material or product, or does the final assembly of the product
mechanical verification that the components, equipment and the systems are constructed, installed and tested in
completion accordance with applicable drawings and specifications and are ready for testing and commissioning in
a safe manner
memorandum information related to the installation, its machinery, systems and equipment or applicable
to owner requirements
A memorandum to owner will be issued in relation to information that does not require any corrective
action or survey.
newbuilding new installation under construction at a builder
non-convention ship or a barge not covered by the international conventions
ship (in these rules the term ship is used for similar units or installations)
non- installation which is unattended, but which may be visited regularly, and where its operations are
permanently aligned with requirements from the national authority and owner's classification of pre-determined risk
manned severity
installation Such installations are provided with accommodation that is suitable for the intended visits to the
installation.
offshore buoyant or non-buoyant construction engaged in offshore operations, and which is designed and
installation intended for use at one particular location for an extended period
overall examination intended to report on the overall condition of the structure
examination
owner registered owner and/or manager of the installation and/or any other organisation and/or person who
has assumed the responsibility for operation of the installation and who on assuming such responsibility
has agreed to take over all the duties and responsibilities related to the installation
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patrolling independent and unscheduled check that the applicable processes, activities and associated
documentation of the building functions continue to comply with the rules and statutory requirements
plan approval systematic and independent examination of drawings, design documents or records by the Society
in order to verify compliance with the rules or statutory requirements where authorised by the flag
administration
The extent and method of plan approval will be decided at the discretion of the Society.
plan approval personnel authorized to carry out plan approval and to conclude whether or not compliance with the
staff rules or statutory instruments has been met
port state maritime authority in the country of the installations port of call
authority
position anchoring system for position keeping at the installations working location
mooring
pressure vessel tank with design gas or vapour pressure exceeding 0.7 bar
procedural requirements for the process of assessing compliance with technical requirements
requirements Procedural requirements cover:
— basis for design assessment, i.e. information or documentation requirements
— requirements for certification of products
— requirements for surveys to assign, maintain and retain class
prompt and permanent repair completed at the time of survey to the satisfaction of the surveyor, therein removing
thorough repair the need for the imposition of any associated condition of class
quality audit systematic and independent examination to determine whether established work processes and quality
systems are adhered to
quality system quality management system and established procedures for production and control
quality survey plan that systematically identifies activities related to the classification project (e.g. construction,
plan installation, testing, mechanical completion, pre-commissioning, testing and commissioning) and
the extent of involvement each party (i.e. yard's QC, yard's QA, DNV and owners (if desired)) will
undertake such a plan needs to be submitted to the Society for approval prior to commencement of
classification projects
reliability ability of a component or a system to perform its required function under given conditions for a given
time interval
representative those tanks which are expected to reflect the condition of other tanks of similar type and service and
tanks with similar corrosion protection systems
When selecting representative tanks account shall be taken of the service and repair history on board
and identifiable critical and/or suspect areas.
retroactive requirement in the rules or a statutory requirement that will enter into force for certain installations in
requirement operation and under construction at a given date or at an upcoming survey
The retroactive requirement will specify the required actions to be taken in order to retain class or
statutory certification.
Retroactive requirements related to statutory certification will be issued only if the Society has been
authorised to carry out statutory certification on behalf of the flag administration.
rules independent standard that consist of all requirements, technical and procedural, adopted by the Society
as the basis for classification and published in DNV's rules for classification and referred documents
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sighting survey survey to confirm that the relevant construction or the equipment is in a satisfactory condition and, as
far as can be judged, will remain so until the postponed survey has been carried out
Society DNV AS and its affiliates carrying out classification and statutory certification
safety systems systems, including required utilities, which are provided to prevent, detect/warn of an accidental event/
abnormal conditions and/or mitigate its effects
sheltered generally calm stretches of water, i.e. harbours, estuaries, roadsteads, bays, lagoons
waters
sister installations that are constructed in a series under one classification contract and of one design
installations
spaces separate compartments including holds and tanks
statement of compliance document that is issued by a third party organisation, and is not a certificate, see DNV-
compliance CG-0550 Sec.3
statutory service with the intention of confirming compliance with regulatory codes and regulations, in agreement
certification with relevant flag administrations
substantial extent of corrosion such that assessment of corrosion pattern indicates wastage in excess of 75% of
corrosion allowable margins, but within acceptable limits
survey systematic and independent examination and/or testing of an object
surveyor personnel authorised to carry out surveys and to conclude whether or not compliance has been met
suspect areas areas showing substantial corrosion and/or are considered by the surveyor to be prone to rapid wastage
technical requirements for design and construction of a installation, system or component, and the minimum
requirements requirements they shall meet during the operational lifetime
temporary design conditions not covered by operating conditions, e.g. conditions during fabrication, mating and
conditions installation phases, and dry transit phases
temporary equipment intended for use on board for a period not exceeding 30 months and which is covered by
equipment class, requires hook-up to systems covered by class and/or is a significant deck load and/or may pose a
risk for fire, explosion and escape routes
towing drawing or pulling the installation by a chain or line using a tug boat
Normally towing is performed for installations without any propulsion for (re-)location.
transit all wet installation movements from one geographical location to another
conditions
unmanned installation which is unattended, but which may be visited for shorter period, and where its operations
installation are aligned with requirements from the national authority and owner's classification of pre-determined
risk severity
Such installations are not provided with accommodation.
verification service that confirms through the provision of objective evidence (analysis, observation, measurement,
test, records or other evidence) that specified requirements have been met
witnessing attendance of tests or measurements with the intention of verifying compliance with agreed test or
measurement procedures
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1.6.3 Abbreviations
The abbreviations described in Table 5 are used in this document.
Table 5 Abbreviations
Abbreviations Description
BS British Standard (issued by British Standard Institution)
CG class guideline
CMC certification of materials and components
CC condition of class
CA condition on behalf of the flag administration
CVI close visual inspection
DAF dynamic amplification factor
DFF design fatigue factors
DP design pressure
FMECA failure mode effect and consequence analysis
FUI fatigue utilisation factor
GVI general visual inspection
IACS International Association of Classification Societies
IC inspection category
IIP in-service inspection programme
IMO International Maritime Organization
ISO International Organisation for Standardization
HP high pressure
LRFD load and resistance factor design
MC machinery continuous
MCBM machinery condition based maintenance
MIC microbiologically influenced corrosion
MIM mooring integrity management
MO memorandum to owner
MPI magnetic particle inspection
MPMS machinery planned maintenance system
MR machinery renewal
NDT non-destructive testing
OPB out of plane bending
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Abbreviations Description
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OEM original equipment manufacturer
OS offshore standard
OTG offshore technical guideline
RBI risk based inspection
RCM reliability cantered maintenance
RP recommended practice
RR retroactive requirement
SC structural continuous
SCF stress concentration factor
SECE safety and environmental critical elements
SI International System of Units
SIM structure integrity management
SSI shared structural inspection
SWL safe working load
UT ultrasonic testing
WSD working stress design
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CHAPTER 2 GENERAL REGULATIONS AND PRINCIPLES
Chapter 2 Section 1
SECTION 1 CLASSIFICATION PRINCIPLES
1 Introduction
Classification provides assurance that a set of requirements laid down in rules established by DNV are met
during design and construction, and maintained during operation of an installation.
Classification has worldwide recognition as representing an adequate level of safety and quality.
Classification implies an activity, in which an installation is surveyed during construction on the basis of
design approval, tested before being taken into service, and surveyed regularly during its whole operational
life. The aim is to verify that the required safety standard is built in, observed and maintained.
Having assigned class, DNV will issue a classification certificate and enter the main particulars and details of
class in the register of vessels classed with DNV.
The general regulations and procedures described in DNV-RU-OU-0101 Ch.1 Offshore drilling and support
units shall apply.
2 Applicable rules
2.1 General
These rules lay down technical and procedural requirements related to obtaining and retaining a class
certificate.
2.2 Equivalent standards
For installations of types not explicitly covered by these rules, alternative solutions may be accepted provided
adequately documented in order to provide an overall safety standard equivalent with the rules.
National rules and standards may replace the standards referenced in this document on a case by case basis.
2.3 Rule formalities
2.3.1 Unless stated otherwise, the coming into force date for these rules and the DNV documents referenced
by these rules as technical basis for classification shall be six (6) months after the date of publication.
2.3.2 In exceptional cases, where unacceptable service experience and/or theoretical findings clearly show
that the safety hazards may arise in connection with items covered by the existing rules, DNV may lay down
supplementary requirements to maintain the overall safety standard reflected by the rules.
2.3.3 DNV will consider alternatives found to represent an overall safety standard equivalent to that of the
explicit rule requirements. The alternative solution shall be adequately documented and will be reviewed for
acceptance on basis of relevant references set forth by DNV.
2.3.4 In cases where detailed requirements are not given in the rules, specific solutions or decisions
approved by DNV and its surveyors shall be based on the principles of the rules. Any deviation from the
requirements shall be documented and agreed between all contracting parties.
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2.4 Interpretations
2.4.1 These rules and the technical standards, see Ch.1 Sec.1 [1.5], as being referred to are based on
internationally accepted principal requirements. In cases where these:
a) contain only functional requirements
b) allow alternative solutions to prescriptive requirements or
c) are generally or vaguely worded,
a DNV interpretation has been added.
2.4.2 The interpretations are not aiming at introducing additional requirements, but at achieving uniform
application of the principal requirements. The interpretations may be regarded as norms for fulfilling the
principle requirements.
2.4.3 The interpretations do not preclude the use of other alternative solutions. Such solutions shall
be documented and approved for compliance to the principal requirement equivalent to the original
interpretation.
2.5 Conversions and alterations
2.5.1 Alterations of installations, except for assignment of new class notations, shall comply with the rules
applied during newbuilding. Upon request, the current rules may be applied. Conversion of an installation
shall comply with the current rules. Current rules shall be applied when assigning a new class notation to an
installation.
2.5.2 If the structure, machinery, systems and equipment shall be converted or altered, the changes shall be
documented and be approved in the same manner as for new installations.
2.5.3 Conversions or alterations shall take place under the supervision of the Society.
3 Interaction with national authorities
3.1 General
These rules are intended for infrastructure and buoy installations operating under a governmental regime,
where the classification concept is used as part of the regimes for obtaining compliance with applicable
national requirements.
DNV will not verify compliance with governmental requirements unless authorised by the national authority.
Guidance note:
DNV may verify against governmental requirements as a verification service as additional service to classification.
3.2 Non-convention units or installations
For units or installations that are not following a maritime regime, herein referred to as non-convention units
or installations, the classification scope may be subject to additional requirements.
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Guidance note:
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In some cases it may be a matter of judgment if the unit/installation can be categorized to follow maritime regime and to which
conventions, regulations and requirements the unit/installation shall be designed and operated.
The rules may also be used for non-convention units or installations.
It is recommended that relevant national authorities are contacted for such principal clarification.
3.3 Use of national standards
Where governing authorities require use of national or specific standards, they may be used in lieu of
standards referenced in this document provided it can be demonstrated that the overall safety level is
equivalent or better than the rules.
Guidance note:
The use of specific national standards may be used as a replacement or in combination with the standards referenced in this
document.
4 Class scope and notations
4.1 Scope
4.1.1 General
Classification follows the technical scope as described in Ch.3 Sec.1 and Ch.3 Sec.2, and covers the design,
construction, commissioning and operational phases of infrastructure and bouy installations.
4.1.2 Associated topics normally not covered by the rules
The items listed below are not covered for infrastructure installations by these rules, unless agreed
otherwise:
— topside structures and installations.
Guidance note:
For buoy installations the topside structure and installations are covered by these rules.
4.2 Notations
4.2.1 General
All installations classed with the Society may be assigned a class designation consisting of:
— construction symbol
— main class notation
— service notation
— special equipment and systems notations (as applicable)
— special feature notations (as applicable).
— descriptive notation (as applicable).
4.2.2 Construction symbols
The symbol ✠ will be given to installations built under the supervision of DNV.
The symbol will be given to installations built under the supervision of a recognised classification society
and later assigned class with DNV.
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4.3 Main class notation
4.3.1 The notation OI will be given to installations intended for long term service at one site specific
location for a prolonged period with main structure, utility and safety systems found to be in compliance with
the basic requirements of applicable DNV offshore standards referred to in the rules. Temporary conditions
are not included unless specifically specified. When moored on location, the additional class notation
POSMOOR is mandatory. Other types of position keeping systems are subject to special consideration.
4.3.2 For OI main class there may be cases where the customer wishes to limit the scope of classification
to selected areas and items only. Such special class arrangements may be acceptable provided it can be
demonstrated that areas and items not covered by classification have, or will be, designed, constructed and
maintained to an appropriate recognised standard. The involvement by DNV will be specified in the class
agreement and reflected in the appendix to the class certificate for the installation.
4.4 Structural design notations
4.4.1 The structural design notation indicates the type of structural design. The notations currently in use
are given in Table 1.
Table 1 Class notations related to structural design
Design
Class notation Description
requirements
Column-stabilised A structure dependent on the buoyancy of widely spaced columns for Ch.3 Sec.1

floatation and stability in all modes of operation.
Deep draught A floating structure having a relatively deep draught to obtain high Ch.3 Sec.1

heave eigenperiod avoiding resonance responses. The structure can
have single or multi-vertical columns, with or without moonpools.
Self-elevating A structure with hull of sufficient buoyancy for safe transport which Ch.3 Sec.1

is raised above sea surface on legs supported by the sea bed during
operation.
Ship-shaped Monohull ship and barge structures having displacement hulls. Ch.3 Sec.1
Cylindrical A cylindrical shaped displacement hull. Ch.3 Sec.1
Tension leg A buoyant structure connected to a fixed foundation by pre-tensioned Ch.3 Sec.1

tendons.
1)
Floating A structure not properly characterised by the above notations. Ch.3 Sec.1
1) For Infrastructure buoy and Charging buoy the design requirements are given in Ch.3 Sec.2.
4.5 Service notations
4.5.1 Units constructed according to DNV rules for offshore classification, arranged for a particular service
and found to be in accordance with the relevant requirements for such service, will be given a corresponding
service notation.
4.5.2 Service notations currently in use are defined in Table 2.
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Table 2 Class notations related to service
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Design
Class notation Description Purpose
requirements
Infrastructure installation Permanently placed Infrastructure installation Ch.3 Sec.1

installation
Infrastructure installation Permanently placed Buoy type infrastructure Ch.3 Sec.2

buoy installation installation
Charging buoy installation Permanently placed Buoy type installation used Ch.3 Sec.2

installation as charging station
Guidance note:
Classification services related to Oil loading buoy for handling of oil production and storage are presented in DNV-RU-OU-0102.
Classification services related to LNG/LPG loading buoy for handling of LNG/LPG production and storage are presented in DNV-
RU-OU-0103.
4.5.3 The service notations in Table 2 shall be considered mandatory for the relevant types of units.
4.5.4 Units intended for multiple services shall comply with all the applicable design requirements for these.
In case of conflicting requirements, the most stringent requirement prevails.
4.6 Additional class notations related to special equipment and systems
Table 3 lists most relevant additional class notations for floating infrastructure installations. A complete list of
additional class notations can be found in DNV-RU-OU-0101 Ch.2 Sec.7.
Table 3 Additional class notations
Class notation Description Qualifier Design requirements
BIS Built for in-water survey - Ch.3 Sec.3 [10]

1)
Barrier Safety barrier management system Ch.3 Sec.3 [13]
1)
COAT-PSPC Performance standard for Ch.3 Sec.3 [14]
protective coating
Crane Offshore, shipboard and platform - Ch.3 Sec.3 [4]

cranes
1)
FAB Additional hull fabrication follow up Ch.3 Sec.3 [8]
1)
FMS Additional fatigue methodology Ch.3 Sec.3 [7]
specification
1)
HELDK Helicopter deck Ch.3 Sec.3 [3]
1)
HMON Hull monitoring system Ch.3 Sec.3 [6]
1)
POSMOOR Position mooring Ch.3 Sec.3 [2]
Recyclable Inventory of hazardous materials - Ch.3 Sec.3 [9]

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Class notation Description Qualifier Design requirements
Chapter 2 Section 1
1)
Smart Class services that utilize digital Ch.3 Sec.3 [12]
and technical solutions to improve
the operational efficiency
Walk2Work Gangways - Ch.3 Sec.3 [5]

1)
Winterized Systems designed for operation in Ch.3 Sec.3 [11]
cold climate
1) These notations contain several optional qualifiers. These are described in the specified rule reference.
4.7 Combination of notations
4.7.1 Class notations shall be combined as follows:
<construction symbol> <main class notation> <structural design notation> <service notations> <additional
notations> <special feature notations>.
Example: ✠ OI Deep draught Infrastructure buoy installation POSMOOR Smart.
4.7.2 In accordance with DNV-RU-OU-0101 Ch.1 Sec.2 [2.2.5] optional class notations from the Society's
other rule books may, upon special consideration, be assigned to a unit or installation complying with those
rules.
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CHAPTER 3 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION PROVISIONS
Chapter 3 Section 1
SECTION 1 REQUIREMENTS FOR INSTALLATIONS WITH SERVICE
NOTATION INFRASTRUCTURE
1 General
1.1 Introduction
1.1.1 This section identifies design and construction requirements common to all types of infrastructure
installations. Installations complying with these requirements will be assigned service notation
Infrastructure installation.
1.1.2 The following discipline areas are covered:
— safety principles and arrangement
— materials
— hull design and fabrication
— stability, watertight and weathertight integrity.
The following systems are covered limited to the hull and its systems :
— marine and machinery systems and equipment
— electrical systems and equipment
— instrumentation and telecommunication systems
— fire protection.
1.1.3 Systems and structures will be certified or classified based on the following main activities:
— design approval
— certification of materials and components (CMC)
— survey during construction and installation
— survey during commissioning.
Further description of activity procedures are given in DNV-RU-OU-0101 Ch.1 Sec.4.
1.1.4 The requirements of this section are given as:
— references to standards, codes and rules containing technical requirements which shall be complied with
for assignment of main class
— supplementary requirements which shall be applied in conjunction with the technical reference documents
for assignment of class
— requirements for CMC.
1.2 Technical reference documents
1.2.1 Technical requirements are given by reference to selected:
— DNV offshore standards (OS)
— DNV class guidelines (CG)
— DNV recommended practices (RP)
— DNV standards (ST)
— other DNV rules and standards
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— internationally recognised codes and standards.
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1.3 General assumptions
1.3.1 DNV may accept alternative solutions found to represent an overall safety level equivalent to that
stated in the requirements of this document or the referred standards.
1.3.2 Any deviations, exceptions and modifications from the design codes and standards given as reference
documents shall be documented and approved by DNV.
1.3.3 Where referred codes and standards specify that the extent of inspections and tests shall be agreed
between contractor, manufacturer and customer, the resulting extent shall be agreed with DNV.
1.4 Adjustment of scope for floating infrastructure installations
1.4.1 This document is intended for installations where no trained marine crew is present at all times.
Where requirements in referenced standards are based on permanently manned installations, the scope for
classification may be adjusted to reflect the reduced risk of the unmanned installation. Changes in scope shall
be approved by DNV as specified in [1.3.2].
1.5 Documentation requirements for items not covered by classification
1.5.1 For items not covered by the scope of this document the documentation shall include information of all
relevant loads to enable the Society to verify the safety and integrity of the hull.
1.5.2
Systems and equipment not related to classification, which are installed in enclosed hull compartments shall
be included in the class scope if they are deemed to represent a significant fire or explosion hazard.
2 Technical requirements
The technical requirements for infrastructure installations will vary based on the location of installation
according to the principles of Figure 1.

Figure 1 Principles for selecting standards for infrastructure installations
Technical reference standards which shall be applied as basis for assignment of main character of class are
given in Table 1.
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Table 1 Technical reference standards for main character of class (OI)
Chapter 3 Section 1
Reference standards Reference standards
Technical item Applicable parts or comments
(sheltered waters) (general application)
Safety principles and arrangement:
Design principles DNV-OS-A101 DNV-OS-A101 Ch.2 Sec.1

Design principles and
accidental loads
Arrangement DNV-OS-A101 Ch.2 Sec.2
Arrangement
Escape and communication DNV-OS-A101 Ch.2 Sec.5
Escape and communication
Materials:
Ship-shaped and barge/pontoon DNV-RU-SHIP Pt.5 DNV-RU-SHIP Pt.2

type Ch.11 Sec.2 [3]
Non-self propelled units
- Material
Column-stabilised-, cylindrical- DNV-OS-B101 for all structural types except For sheltered water

self-elevating- and other structural cylindrical type. For cylindrical type see DNV-OS- applications, reference
types C102 Ch.2 Sec.1 [5] standards will be as for
'general application' for all
disciplines of these unit types
Concrete structures DNV-RU-SHIP Pt.5 DNV-ST-C502 Sec.4

Ch.11 Sec.6 [1]
Non-self propelled
units - Concrete hull -
Materials
Structural design:
Ship-shaped type Treated as barge/ DNV-OS-C102

pontoon type
Barge/pontoon type DNV-RU-SHIP Pt.5
Ch.11 Sec.2
- Hull
Unmanned pontoon type DNV-RU-SHIP Pt.5
Ch.11 Sec.7
- Pontoon B
Column-stabilised type DNV-OS-C103
Cylindrical type DNV-RU-SHIP Pt.5 DNV-OS-C102

Ch.11 Sec.2
- Hull
Self-elevating type DNV-OS-C104 DNV-OS-C104
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Concrete structures DNV-RU-SHIP Pt.5 DNV-ST-C502

Ch.11 Sec.6
- Concrete hull
Other structural types Case by case evaluation, based on DNV-OS-C101
Hull fabrication, including welding and NDT:

type Ch.11 Sec.2
- Hull
Column-stabilised-, cylindrical- , DNV-OS-C401
self-elevating- and other structural
types
Concrete structures DNV-RU-SHIP Pt.5 DNV-ST-C502 Sec.7

Ch.11 Sec.6 [5]
- Concrete hull - Survey
and testing
Stability and watertight integrity, freeboard and weathertight closing appliances:
Ship-shaped and barge/pontoon DNV-RU-SHIP Pt.5 DNV-RU-SHIP Pt.3 Ch.15

type Ch.11 Sec.5
- Stability and opening
and closing appliances
Column-stabilised-, cylindrical-, DNV-OS-C301
self-elevating ,and other structural
types
Mooring:
All types DNV-OS-E301
Marine and machinery systems and equipment (including piping design, manufacturing and testing: platform piping
systems, machinery piping systems, machinery and mechanical equipment):

type Ch.11 Sec.3
Non-self propelled
units - Machinery,
systems and electrical
installations
Column-stabilised-, cylindrical-, DNV-OS-D101
types
Electrical systems and equipment (including switchgear and controlgear assemblies, rotating machinery, static
convertors, cables, installation, testing, and electric propulsion):
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type Ch.11 Sec.3
(Non-self propelled
units - machinery,
installations)
types
Instrumentation and telecommunication systems (including design principles, system design, computer based systems,
component design and installation, and user interface):

type Ch.11 Sec.3
Non-self propelled
units - Machinery,
installations
types
Fire protection (including passive fire protection, active fire protection, fire fighting systems, fire and gas detection
systems):

type Ch.11 Sec.4
- Safety and lifesaving
appliances
types
3 Safety principles and arrangement
3.1 General
3.1.1 Safety principles and arrangement include the following discipline areas:
— design principles, including generic accidental loads
— arrangement
— communication
— escape
and should comply with the generic safety principles given in DNV-OS-A101.
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3.1.2 Safety requirements for infrastructure installations may not be suited to follow a maritime regime.
The arrangement shall, however, provide a level of safety which is adequate for the installation during its
intended operation and shall be clearly described in a project design brief for acceptance by the Society.
Guidance note:
Risk assessment methods may be used to demonstrate acceptable levels of safety.
If the proposed arrangement affects requirements of national regulatory authorities, or where requirements are not concluded, it is
recommended that relevant authorities are contacted for principal clarifications/acceptance of the proposed arrangement.
3.2 Project design brief
The customer shall create a project design brief which describes the design and operational philosophies
and limitations. The design brief shall be submitted to the Society for acceptance prior to commencement of
the approval process. Any use of alternative design standards and/or risk mitigations shall be described and
justified in order to ascertain that the design will be carried out within an overall safety standard equivalent
with the intention of the rules. The design assumptions and approved conditions will be included in the
appendix to the classification certificate.
4 Materials
4.1 Technical requirements
Materials for:
— rolled steel for structural applications
— steel tubes, pipes and fittings
— steel forgings
— steel castings
— aluminium alloys
shall comply with the requirements contained in reference rules/standards as given in Table 1.
Governing requirements and applicable rules/standards will depend on the type of unit and operational
limitations (sheltered water or general application).
4.2 Supplementary classification requirements
4.2.1 Rolled, forged or cast elements of steel and aluminium for structural application shall be supplied with
material certificates issued by the Society.
5 Structural design
5.1 Scope
5.1.1 Class scope shall be defined by the installation type and class notations. It will typically cover the
following:
— hull including superstructures as relevant
— structural interfaces between hull and components
— loads and weights from the topsides on the installation
— any special loads from location or usage
— foundations for:
— mooring equipment
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— launching and recovery appliances for life-saving appliances (as applicable)
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— lifting appliances (cranes, A-frames, derricks and davits) with safe working load > 30 kN or resulting
static overturning moment at deck greater than 100 kNm
— winches with safe working load > 50 kN
— equipment with operational weight > 10 tonnes.
Guidance note:
Governmental regulations may cover structures not covered by class scope, e.g. access platforms, guardrails, stairs, ladders and
other outfitting structures.
5.1.2 Excluded from the scope are:
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— environmental events defined by an annual probability lower than 2 × 10
— ice loads unless specified
— earthquakes and other exceptional environmental events
— soil conditions, except for anchors as described by DNV-OS-E301 Ch.2 Sec.3.
5.1.3 Transit conditions are not included in the structural design scope of work, unless otherwise agreed.
5.2.1 Structural design rule/standard references for different installation types are provided in Table 1.
Governing requirements and applicable reference rules/standards will depend on the type of unit and
operational limitations (sheltered water or general application).
6 Fabrication and testing of structures
6.1.1 Requirements for:
— welding procedures and qualification of welders
— fabrication and tolerances
— testing
— corrosion protection systems
6.2 Supplementary classification and certification requirements
6.2.1 Basic principles for the involvement of class during newbuilding are given in DNV-RU-OU-0101 Ch.1
Sec.4 [1.5] to DNV-RU-OU-0101 Ch.1 Sec.4 [1.7].
7 Stability and watertight/weathertight integrity
7.1.1 Requirements for:
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— intact and damaged stability
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— watertight integrity
— freeboard
— weathertight closing appliances
Guidance note:
For floating infrastructure projects stability requirements may be influenced by comfort principles governed by acceptable levels for
the topside, e.g. office or living spaces, factory requirements etc. In addition effects from high frequency events like passing boat
traffic etc must also be included for comfort and usability. Such acceptance criteria should be included in the design brief.
7.1.2 The flooding assumptions in a damaged condition, as described by DNV-OS-C301, may not be directly
transferable to some floating infrastructure installations and shall be clearly described in the project design
brief for acceptance by the Society.
Guidance note:
The project will define the acceptable consequences of flooding in damaged condition, and design accordingly.
8 Marine and machinery systems and equipment
8.1.1 Requirements for marine and machinery systems and equipment include:
— general piping design, fabrication and testing
— pumps, valves and pipe connections
— ballast, bilge and drainage systems
— air, overflow and sounding pipes
— standby or emergency generator
— cooling, feed water and condensation systems
— lubricating oil, fuel oil and thermal oil systems
— hydraulic, steam and pneumatic systems
— heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems
— pressure vessels
— anchoring and mooring equipment
and shall be designed, manufactured, tested and installed in accordance with the requirements contained in
reference rules/standards as given in Table 1.
8.2 Supplementary classification and certification requirements
8.2.1 Certification requirements for equipment are given in DNV-OS-D101 Ch.3.
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9 Electrical systems and equipment
Chapter 3 Section 1
Electrical systems covered by these rules are limited to the hull and its systems, i.e. not for the topsides
installations.
Electrical systems and equipment include:
— system design
— switchgear and control gear assemblies
— rotating machinery
— static converters
— cables
— miscellaneous equipment
— installation and testing
— A.C. supply systems
Governing requirements and applicable reference rules/standards will depend on the type and unit and
10 Control and monitoring systems
Control and monitoring systems covered by these rules are limited to the hull and its systems, i.e. not for the
topsides installations. Control and monitoring systems and equipment include:
— design principles and system design
— computer based systems
— component design and installation
— environmental conditions
— user interface
10.2 Supplementary requirements
Telemetry systems may be designed in compliance with DNV-OS-D202.
11 Fire protection
Fire protection includes:
— passive fire protection
— active fire protection
— fire fighting systems
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Specific fire safety requirements from a national regulatory authority may overrule classification
requirements.
The requirements of DNV-OS-D301 shall be adapted to the actual risk for the infrastructure installation.
Special considerations for fire risk shall be taken if the hull has vehicle parking spaces inside.
12 Preparation for surveys and inspections on location
12.1 General
12.1.1 It is advised that operational survey and inspection aspects are taken into consideration at the design
and construction stages.
Guidance note:
Special consideration should be made for fatigue and corrosion allowances to prolong the inspection intervals.
12.1.2 The following matters shall be implemented for acceptance of surveys to be carried out on location:
— arrangement for underwater inspection of hull and openings affecting seaworthiness
— marking of the hull
— means for blanking off all openings
— accessibility of all tanks and spaces for inspection
— corrosion protection of hull or structure
— testing facilities of all important machinery.
Guidance note:
The underwater body should be marked in such a way that the surveyor can identify the location of any damages found. The
necessary preparation of the hull should be based on a risk based Inspection plan for frequency and need for access to areas on
the installation.
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SECTION 2 REQUIREMENTS FOR INSTALLATIONS WITH SERVICE
Chapter 3 Section 2
NOTATION INFRASTRUCTURE BUOY AND CHARGING BUOY
1 General
1.1 Introduction
1.1.1 This section identifies design and construction requirements for assignment of service notations
Infrastructure buoy installation and Charging buoy installation.
1.1.2 The following discipline areas are covered within main class:
— safety principles and arrangement
— materials
— hull design and construction
— mooring
— stability, watertight and weathertight integrity
— utility systems and equipment related to marine and safety functions
— electrical systems and equipment related to marine and safety functions
— instrumentation and telecommunication systems related to marine and safety functions
— fire protection.
1.1.3 Systems and structures will be certified or classified based on the following main activities:
— design approval
— certification of materials and components
— survey during construction and installation
— survey during commissioning and start-up.
Further description of activity procedures are given in DNV-RU-OU-0101 Ch.1 Sec.4.
1.1.4 The requirements of this section are given as:
— references to standards, codes and rules containing technical requirements which shall be complied with
for assignment of main class
— supplementary requirements which shall be applied in conjunction with the technical reference documents
for assignment of class
— requirements for certification of materials and components.
1.2 Technical reference documents
1.2.1 Technical requirements are given by reference to selected:
— DNV offshore standards (OS)
— DNV class guidelines (CG)
— DNV recommended practices (RP)
— DNV standards (ST)
— other DNV rules and standards
— internationally recognised codes and standards.
1.2.2 If the customer for specific reasons should desire to employ codes and standards other than those
referred to and recommended by DNV, DNV may accept such alternatives based on fitness for purpose. When
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agreed such codes and standards shall be specified in the class agreement, with reference to the relevant
Chapter 3 Section 2
revision of the codes and standards that shall apply.
stated in the requirements of this document or the referred standards.
1.3.2 Any deviations, exceptions and modifications from the design codes and standards given as reference
documents shall be documented and approved by DNV.
1.3.3 Where referred codes and standards specify that the extent of inspections and tests shall be agreed
between contractor, manufacturer and customer, the resulting extent shall be agreed with DNV.
1.4 Adjustment of scope
1.4.1 This document is intended for installations which are normally unmanned. Changes in scope shall be
approved by DNV as specified in Sec.1 [1.3.2].
1.5 Certification of materials and components
1.5.1 Materials and components shall be certified according to their safety criticality. Detailed requirements
are given in Chapter 3 of the relevant DNV offshore standards.
1.5.2 Alternatively, DNV may accept materials and components for Infrastructure buoy or Charging buoy
based on review and audits of documented verification schemes according to national authority regulations or
recognised codes and standards covering the areas of classification.
2 Design requirements
To achieve the service notation Infrastructure buoy or Charging buoy, the unit shall be designed,
constructed and documented according to DNV-OS-E403.
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SECTION 3 ADDITIONAL CLASS NOTATIONS
Chapter 3 Section 3
1 Introduction
1.1 General
1.1.1 This section identifies design and construction requirements for assignment of additional class
notations relating to system, equipment and special facility installations.
1.1.2 Infrastructure installations fitted with systems and/or special features complying with relevant
requirements of this section may be assigned class notations as described.
stated in the requirements of this document or referred standards.
1.2.2 The requirements stated in this section for additional class notations shall be regarded as
supplementary to those given for assignment of main class and relevant service notations.
2 Position mooring system
2.1 General
POSMOOR notation is mandatory for permanently moored floating infrastructure installations, see Ch.2
Sec.1 [4.3.1] and Ch.2 Sec.1 [4.3.2].
2.2 Objective
The notation aims to cover the reliability of the mooring system and equipment, for the purpose of ensuring
safe position mooring.
2.3 Scope
The notation covers the following aspects:
— environmental conditions and loads
— mooring system analysis
— mooring equipment
— tests.
2.4 Application
2.4.1 The notation is complemented with the qualifiers as described in Table 1.
Table 1 POSMOOR class notations
Class notation Description Qualifier Description
POSMOOR Position mooring <None> Passive position mooring system according the technical

system requirements of DNV-OS-E301 Ch.2
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A Mooring system designed according to API 2SK
V Mooring system designed for positioning in vicinity of other
structures
Near Long-term mooring nearshore, see DNV-OS-E301 Ch.2 Sec.5
2.5.1 The technical requirements of DNV-OS-E301 Ch.3 Sec.1 shall be complied with for assignment of the
POSMOOR notations. For floating infrastructure installations, the environmental events defined by an annual
-2
probability lower than 2 × 10 may be used for the mooring system.
2.5.2 The technical requirements of API 2SK shall be complied for the qualifier A.
2.6 Certification requirements
Certification of equipment shall be in accordance with DNV-OS-E301 Ch.3.
3 Helicopter decks
3.1 General
Infrastructure installations fitted with landing platforms for helicopters may be given the class notation
HELDK together with qualifiers as defined in Table 2.
3.2 Objective
The objective of the HELDK notation is to ensure the safety and reliability of the helicopter deck structure
and safety of the installation in relation with helicopter operations and hangar facilities.
3.3 Scope
The scope of the notations is dependent on the qualifiers as listed in Table 2.
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Table 2 HELDK class notation
Chapter 3 Section 3
HELDK Helicopter deck <none> Structure
S Additional requirements to the safety of the installation
H Additional requirements to helicopter safety
F Additional requirements to helicopter facilities
3.4 Application
The qualifiers listed in Table 2 may be individually selected or combined.
Technical requirements for HELDK shall comply with DNV-OS-E401 Ch.2 and DNV-RU-SHIP Pt.6 Ch.5 as
listed below:
— DNV-OS-E401 Ch.2 Sec.1 to DNV-OS-E401 Ch.2 Sec.4 for notation HELDK
— DNV-RU-SHIP Pt.6 Ch.5 Sec.5 [5] for additional requirements for qualifier S
— DNV-RU-SHIP Pt.6 Ch.5 Sec.5 [6] for additional requirements for qualifier H
— DNV-RU-SHIP Pt.6 Ch.5 Sec.5 [7] for additional requirements for qualifier F.
The requirements above may be substituted by other standards if required by statutory regulations in the
location of the floating infrastructure.
The certification requirements are described in DNV-OS-E401 and DNV-RU-SHIP Pt.6 Ch.5.
4 Crane installations
4.1 General
Infrastructure installations fitted with cranes may be given the class notation Crane.
4.2 Objective
The additional optional class notation Crane sets requirements for a design standard for on-board
permanently installed cranes.
4.3 Scope
The scope for additional class notation Crane provides requirements for cranes with respect to:
— safety and functionality
— devices for locking the crane in a parked position
— devices for supporting the crane structure.
Two terms are used in this section to describe the intended use of the crane, these are offshore crane for
cargo handling outside the installation and platform crane for cargo handling on the installation.
4.4 Application
The additional class notation Crane applies to the selected cranes installed on the infrastructure installations.
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Chapter 3 Section 3
pedestal), and DNV-OS-C301 concerning stability.
An installation found to be in compliance with the requirements in this section may be assigned the additional
class notation Crane.
4.5 Definitions
Terms defined in Table 3 are used in this chapter.
Table 3 Definitions and abbreviation
Term Definition or abbreviation
offshore crane lifting appliance on board an installation intended for handling of loads outside the installation
while at sea
platform crane lifting appliance on board an installation intended for handling loads within and outside the
installation while in dock/harbour and within the installation while at sea
4.6.1 Design loads
In addition to the specific design loads given in DNV-ST-0378 Standard for certification of offshore and
platform lifting appliances, loads due to installation motions shall be considered. Design values of linear and
angular accelerations are given in DNV-OS-C101.
4.6.2 Parking and overturning
Devices shall be provided for all cranes in parked position (at sea) to be anchored to the hull structure.
The anchoring devices shall be designed to withstand inertia forces due to motions and loads due to 'out
of service' winds and waves. The strength calculations shall be based on accepted principles of statics and
strength of materials, applying the safety factors as stipulated for load case III in DNV-ST-0378.
4.6.3 Sliding
In parked position, (for an installation at sea), sliding should be prevented by means of anchoring devices,
see [4.6.2]. If sliding is intended to be prevented by friction between rail and wheels only, the coefficient of
friction shall not be taken greater than 0.15.
4.6.4 For a crane in operation, sliding shall not take place unless the forces parallel to rails exceed 1.3 times
the values for load case II in DNV-ST-0378. When this is not satisfied, sliding shall be prevented by a device
locking the crane in position. The strength of this device shall be based on the safety factors for load case II/
load combination II, as referred above.
For cranes that class notation Crane shall be applied to, the builder shall request the manufacturers to order
certification as described in Table 4.
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Table 4 Certification requirements
Chapter 3 Section 3
Certificate Certification
Object Issued by Additional description
type standard
Offshore PC Society DNV-ST-0378 Product certificate after installation and testing on

crane board
Platform PC Society DNV-ST-0378 Product certificate after installation and testing on

crane board
PC - product certificate
4.8 Testing
After completed installation on board, functional testing and load testing of the crane shall be carried out as
specified in DNV-ST-0378.
5 Offshore gangways
5.1 General
In case a infrastructure installation is equipped with an onboard gangway, this may be assigned class
notation Walk2work.
5.2 Objective
The Walk2work clarifies that the gangway has been certified against DNV-ST-0358 and that the installation
is fit for walk-to-work operations using the gangway.
5.3 Scope
The scope of the notation covers the gangway's safety and functionality, devices for locking the gangway in
a parked position (at sea) and for supporting the gangway structure and testing of the gangway. In addition,
the notation implies that the gangway is approved for operations within the defined most unfavourable
envelopes of the installations stability and station keeping capabilities.
5.4 Application
The additional class notation Walk2Work applies to the selected offshore gangways installed on the
infrastructure installations.
See applicable structural standard, i.e. DNV-OS-C101 to DNV-OS-C201 concerning supporting structure (e.g.
pedestal), and DNV-OS-C301 concerning stability.
An installation found to be in compliance with the requirements in this section may be assigned the additional
class notation Walk2Work.
The technical requirements of DNV-RU-SHIP Pt.6 Ch.5 Sec.16 apply, taking into account main class stability
requirements as defined in DNV-OS-C301.
The offshore gangway shall have a product certificate issued by the Society against DNV-ST-0358.
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6 Hull monitoring system
Chapter 3 Section 3
6.1 General
Infrastructure installations equipped with instrumentation system for monitoring hull behaviour in accordance
with the requirements of this section may be assigned class notation HMON as given in DNV-RU-SHIP Pt.6
Ch.9 Sec.3.
6.2 Objective
The system will give warning when stress levels and the frequency and magnitude of accelerations approach
levels which require corrective action and may also be used as input to the class notation FMS(SENS), see
[7].
6.3 Scope
The owner shall decide how the hull monitoring system should be configured, i.e. which features to be
included and how the measured and processed data shall be used.
6.4 Application
See DNV-RU-SHIP Pt.6 Ch.9 Sec.3 for qualifier definitions.
Assignment of HMON class notations is based on compliance with DNV-RU-SHIP Pt.6 Ch.9 Sec.3.
See DNV-RU-SHIP Pt.6 Ch.9 Sec.3 for certification requirements.
7 Fatigue methodology specification
7.1 General
Infrastructure installations may be assigned an optional fatigue class notation FMS. The qualifiers are listed
in Table 5.
7.2 Objective
The objective of the FMS notation is to reduce the probability for fatigue cracks in the hull structure in-
service by enhancing fatigue scope in the design and construction phase.
7.3 Scope
The FMS notation provides enhanced fatigue design scope by requiring:
— spectral fatigue calculations
— additional details to be controlled
— stricter design fatigue factors (DFF).
This ensures that details are adequately designed to meet the required design fatigue life for the specified
operation location(s). The result from the fatigue calculations shall be used to develop the required
newbuilding inspection plan as detailed in [7.4] and may upon the request from the owner form the basis for
an in-service inspection programme, that may be risk based (RBI), specifically made for the installation.
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Table 5 Class notations related to fatigue methodology specification
Chapter 3 Section 3
FMS Fatigue methodology Y Calculated design life in years

specification
NUM Scope of notation covers fatigue
assessment by numerical twin, see
DNV-RU-OU-0300 Ch.3 Sec.4 [35]
SENS Scope of notation covers fatigue
assessment by numerical twin and
hybrid twin, see DNV-RU-OU-0300
Ch.3 Sec.4 [35]
Detail requirements for FMS(Y) for ship shaped installations are given in DNV-OS-C102 Ch.3 Sec.1 [2.1].
For other hull shapes the requirements will be agreed on a project specific basis.
There are no additional certification requirements for FMS class notation.
8 Hull fabrication
8.1 General
Infrastructure installations with ship-shaped or cylindrical hulls may be assigned the class notation FAB as
given in Table 6.
Guidance note:
For other hull shapes similar requirements are mandatory and are specified in DNV-OS-C401.
8.2 Objective
The objective of FAB is to reduce the risk of disruption in the installations lifetime due to repair of possible
welding defects from fabrication by increasing the non-destructive testing (NDT) scope during fabrication of
hull structure.
8.3 Scope
The FAB notations cover increased NDT requirements and fabrication tolerances as detailed in Table 6.
Table 6 Class notations related to hull fabrication
FAB Additional NDT scope Increased scope of NDT
+ Further increased scope of NDT and tolerance levels
aligned with DNV-OS-C401
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Technical requirements are given in DNV-OS-C102 Ch.3 Sec.1 [2.3].
There are no additional certification requirements for FAB class notation.
9 Recyclable
9.1 General
Infrastructure installations may be assigned the class notation Recyclable as given in Table 7.
Table 7 Class notations related to environment
Recyclable Safe and environmentally sound Covering the development of inventory of

recycling of installations hazardous materials part 1
9.2 Objective
The objective of Recyclable is to document compliance with the requirements for inventory of hazardous
materials (IHM) set forth by the IMO Hong Kong Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound
Recycling of Ships.
The requirements given in the DNV-RU-SHIP Pt.6 Ch.7 Sec.4 shall be complied with for assignment of the
class notation Recyclable.
10 Built for in-water survey
10.1 General
Infrastructure installations may be assigned the class notation BIS as given in Table 8.
Table 8 Class notations related to environment
BIS Safe and environmentally sound Covering the development of inventory of

recycling of installations hazardous materials part 1
10.2 Objective
The objective of the BIS notation indicates that the ship is prepared for in-water survey.
10.3 Scope
The BIS notation covers:
— onboard documentation
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— rudder, tailshaft and thrusters.
The technical requirements in the DNV-RU-SHIP Pt.6 Ch.9 Sec.1 shall be complied with.
There are no additional certification requirements for BIS class notation.
11 Winterized
11.1 General
Infrastructure installations designed or prepared for operation within particular geographical or environmental
areas may be assigned the voluntary class notation Winterized.
11.2 Objective
The objective of the notation Winterized is to ensure operational availability of systems in cold climate
conditions.
11.3 Scope
The notation Winterized includes additional requirements for systems as further detailed in DNV-RU-
OU-0101 Ch.2 Sec.7 [20.3].
Table 9 lists the different qualifiers for the Winterized notation.
Table 9 Class notation Winterized
Winterized Operation in cold climate Cold Operation in cold climate , though not necessarily in ice-

infested waters
Polar Operation in extreme cold climate of the polar regions
year-round, typically in ice-infested waters
tw Extreme low ambient air temperature in °C
11.4 Application
For Winterized, relevant reinforcement of the installation is mandatory if intended to be installed in ice-
infested waters. Additional details are given in DNV-OS-A201 Ch.3.
The technical requirements are given in DNV-OS-A201 Ch.2.
The certification requirements are given in DNV-OS-A201 Ch.3 Sec.2.
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12 Smart class
Chapter 3 Section 3
12.1 Introduction
The digital technology development with widespread use of digital solutions and increased connectivity , is
enabling use of data and digital information to further optimize installations operations. Enhancements may
be achieved by a standalone solution on an installation, but taking out the full potential requires a life cycle
perspective for an installation or a fleet of installations. Efficient scale-up requires reliable data collection
infrastructure and data management, and a certain level of standardization. The digitalization also introduces
new risks towards cyber- and data-security which shall be managed.
DNV has a range of notations and services contributing to more effective operations and to ensure that data
driven solutions are safe and suitable for the given application.
12.2 Objective
The objective for the Smart notation is to promote and visualize a shift towards more efficient and green
operations that are based on digital or environmental friendly solutions, enhancing the performance and
operation of an installation.
12.3 Scope
The additional class notation Smart provides a framework for profiling a variety of class services that
utilize digital and technical solutions to improve the operational efficiency or environmental footprint of the
installation. The scope of the notation is split in three (3) different qualifiers, each referring to a range of
available services or by assessment of novel technology, denoted as enhancements, see [12.5].
These rules do not give guidance on the suitability of the different enhancements or combinations. See DNV-
CG-0508 for more details and guidance.
12.4 Application
The additional class notation Smart may be applied to any installation in operation and to a newbuilding.
12.5 Class notations
Installations built in compliance with the requirements of this subsection and relevant referenced rules and
standards, may be assigned the additional notation Smart with qualifiers shown in Table 10.
The additional notation Smart is profiling class services that utilize digital and technical solutions to improve
the operational efficiency or environmental footprint of the vessels. The Smart notation may be made up by
a variety of available enhancements that are grouped into three (3) different qualifiers.
Table 10 Class notations
Class notation Qualifier Enhancement category Additional description
Smart OPM Operations and maintenance Operations and maintenance enhancements related

- machinery, equipment and to maintenance management of machinery and
systems equipment, condition monitoring, systems and
installation performance
OPH Operations and maintenance - hull Operations and maintenance enhancements related to

and structure structural integrity management and performance of
hull and structure
EEN Energy efficiency and environment Energy efficiency and environmental enhancements

related to fuel consumption, emission and noise
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System design shall follow the requirements in DNV-RU-SHIP Pt.6 Ch.5 Sec.24 adopted to be suitable for a
infrastructure installation.
13 Barrier management notation
13.1 Introduction
Classification requirements can be used in a barrier management system, but are not structured to be
directly applicable in such a system. The Barrier notation provides a direct link between class requirements
and safety and environmental critical elements (SECE) of a barrier management system that address major
accident hazards for a unit or installation.
13.2 Objective
The objective of Barrier is to highlight that the unit or installation has a structured safety barrier
management system in place and to document that classification is used to follow up safety critical barriers.
13.3 Scope
The Barrier notation may be given to a unit or installation that have a verified safety barrier management
system in place. For classification the notation is limited to the technical safety barriers, and with qualifiers
as shown in Table 11. The Barrier notation is using SECEs that shall be pre-defined for each project, and
verification will be done toward those SECEs. Depending on the qualifier selected the SECEs will cover class
scope or be extended and customised to cover customer defined major accident hazards.
13.4 Application
The notation may be applied to units or installations where a structured safety barrier management system
is implemented. The class notation with qualifiers is shown in Table 11. The basic notation (without qualifier)
will use the requirements specified in the relevant class rules, and the SECEs covered by Barrier will
be limited to the chosen class notations as shown in DNV-RU-OU-0101 Ch.2 Sec.7 Table 30. In addition
statutory scope, limited to technical safety barriers, may be included where DNV is appointed as recognised
organisation. For qualifier Custom the scope may be extended and adjusted to cover unit specific loads and
hazards (e.g. explosion loads, damage inclination etc) in cooperation with owner.
Table 11 Class notation for barrier
Class notation Qualifier Description
Barrier <none> Scope based on selected notations for unit and parameters

specified in relevant DNV offshore standards. In addition
statutory scope can be included where DNV is appointed as
recognised organisation (limited to technical safety barriers).
Custom Unit specific details and evaluations performed to customise the
performance standards and verification activities, see DNV-RU-
OU-0101 Ch.2 Sec.7 [32.6]
In order to obtain the basic Barrier notation the requirements specified in DNV-RU-OU-0101 Ch.2 Sec.7 [32]
as applicable for infrastructure installations.
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National authorities may have specific requirements to content of barrier reporting. Barrier(Custom) may then be applied and
scope will be agreed on a case by case basis.
Where the national authorities does not require positive reporting the class approval letters may be used as documentation.
There are no additional certification requirements for systems or components outside the requirements for
the systems and components covered by the barrier notation.
14 Performance standard for protective coatings
14.1 Introduction
Additional class notation COAT-PSPC gives requirements for corrosion prevention (coating) of tanks, spaces
and voids, in accordance with the IMO performance standard for protective coating.
14.2 Scope
The scope of additional class notation COAT-PSPC is to add an increased level of safety related to corrosion
prevention in tanks, areas and spaces, in accordance with specified coating system standards, aligned
to statutory (SOLAS and MODU Code) requirements, and IMO/IACS interpretations. The rules in this
section are considered to satisfy the requirements for corrosion prevention (coating) of tanks, spaces and
areas, applicable for SOLAS and MODU Code compliant units, and when compliance with the IMO-PSPC
standard has been requested by the owner. The design criteria includes qualifiers, that denotes additional
requirements for: seawater ballast tanks, cargo oil tanks and void spaces, for all types of units. A coating
technical file (CTF) and an inspection agreement shall be prepared by the shipyard and shall be reviewed by
the Society. Qualifications for coating inspectors, type approval and inspection requirements are included in
the scope.
14.3 Application
14.3.1 The additional class notation COAT-PSPC is intended for SOLAS and MODU Code units, but may be
assigned to all types of infrastructure installations. In cases where the difference between the requirements
given in this section and the latest edition of the IMO/IACS documents given as reference documents in DNV-
RU-SHIP Pt.6 Ch.1 Sec.9 [1.5], the content of IMO/IACS documents and interpretations shall be applied.
14.3.2 The class notation COAT-PSPC is an optional class notation intended for:
— Infrastructure installations that are not required to comply with IMO conventions ( e.g. vessels with gross
tonnage (GT) below the limits set in the different SOLAS regulations, floating wind farm installations,
floating fish farms, floating infrastructure etc.).
14.3.3 The application of the class notation COAT-PSPC is voluntary as compliance is already documented
by issuance of Safety Construction Certificate or MODU certificate, although it may be used to document or
visualize compliance with both mandatory and non-mandatory SOLAS or MODU regulations:
— the class notation COAT-PSPC is mainly intended for units where the IMO PSPC’s are not SOLAS or MODU
requirements
— the class notation COAT-PSPC may also be requested for units following SOLAS or MODU requirements,
however, this will then be more for visualisation purpose as compliance is already documented by issuance
of the units’ certificate.
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14.4 Class notations
14.4.1 COAT-PSPC
Units built in compliance with the requirements as specified in Table 12 may be assigned the additional
notation related to structural strength and integrity as follows:
Table 12 Additional class notation - COAT-PSPC
Class Notation Qualifier Purpose Application
COAT-PSPC Additional requirements for corrosion B requirements for dedicated seawater

B
prevention of tanks and spaces/areas ballast tanks of all types of units
for newbuildings. The notation provides
compliance with: SOLAS Ch.II-1 Pt.A-1, V requirements for void spaces of all
Reg.3-2 and IMO Res. MSC.215(82); types of units
V
and SOLAS Ch.II-1, Reg.3-11 and IMO
Res. MSC.288(87) and MSC.289(87)
Guidance note:
The qualifiers may be combined, e.g. an installation may have a class notation COAT-PSPC(B, V).
The technical requirements in DNV-RU-SHIP Pt.6 Ch.1 Sec.9 as relevant for a infrastructure installation shall
be complied with.
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CHAPTER 4 CLASSIFICATION IN OPERATION
Chapter 4 Section 1
SECTION 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS
1 Introduction
1.1 General
1.1.1 The objective of the technical and procedural requirements of this chapter is to establish reasonable
assurance that the hull and any machinery, equipment and systems are in satisfactory condition and in
compliance with applicable standards to allow continued operation.
For floating infrastructures DNV encourages the use of inspection arrangements and methodologies
with focus on enabling ways of working that can be utilised in cooperation with the Society to minimise
interruption in the operation and obtain an optimal utilisation of the installation. This may be done by:
— integrating activities from the owner and the Society
— performing classification activities on a continuous basis
— using alternative systematics (survey arrangements)
— performing survey according to condition and utilisation
— use of data analytics based on collection of sensor data.
The remainder of this chapter states the basic principles and requirements for retention of class to
installations covered by the provisions of these rules, where no project-specific inspection arrangement has
been agreed and adopted. Requirements are applicable to main class, service notations and additional class
notations unless otherwise stated.
1.1.2 The extent of periodical survey is presented in Sec.3 for main class, Sec.4 for additional systems and
facility notations and Sec.5 for alternative survey arrangements.
1.1.3 DNV will develop and maintain an in-service inspection program (IIP) which will contain the structural
items to be surveyed to satisfy the requirements of main class, excluding any additional class notations. The
IIP constitutes the formal basis for surveying structural items under main class and shall be completed to the
satisfaction of attending surveyor before renewal survey can be credited. Further information about different
IIP levels are given in Sec.3.
1.1.4 Concrete structures shall be subject to in-service inspection according to the principles given by DNV-
ST-C502 Sec.8 and aligned with the survey scheme adopted by this chapter.
1.2 Survey pre-planning
1.2.1 A specific survey programme for the installation shall be worked out by the owner in cooperation with
the classification Society in advance of surveys.
1.3 Surveys performed by approved companies
Parts of the periodical surveys may be carried out by companies approved by DNV. More details are given in
Sec.6.
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2 Periodical surveys
Chapter 4 Section 1
2.1 General
2.1.1 All structures shall be subjected to periodical surveys in accordance with requirements of this chapter
confirming that the hull, machinery, equipment and systems as relevant remain in satisfactory condition and
in compliance with relevant standards.
2.1.2 Periodical surveys will belong to one of the following categories for the various level of survey
requirements:
— annual survey
— intermediate survey
— complete survey.
The survey required in conjunction with issuance of a new class certificate is denoted:
— renewal survey.
The following specific surveys may be scheduled for one or more of the above categories:
— bottom survey
— survey of mandatory additional class notations (e.g. POSMOOR, BIS )
— survey of optional class notations (voluntary class notations).
2.1.3 Periodical surveys shall be carried out at prescribed intervals and within applicable time windows.
A survey may be split in different parts, commenced and progressed within the time window provided all the
requirements of the survey are completed by the end of the time window.
The main class intermediate survey cannot serve as commencement of the next renewal survey.
For concurrent surveys, see Table 1, the time window may be limited by that of the other survey.
2.1.4 The due date of a periodical survey will be established depending upon the survey interval, measured
from one of the following events, whichever is relevant:
— date of class assignment
— date of commissioning
— due date of the previous corresponding survey
— date of completion of the previous corresponding survey
— date of completion of a major conversion.
A survey may be commenced prior to the defined time window at owners request. In such a case the due
date for subsequent surveys will be adjusted accordingly.
2.1.5 The scope of survey may be extended when compliance with applicable rules cannot be satisfactorily
confirmed based on extent of surveys as given, or when the surveyor suspects that the installation is not
maintained or handled in accordance with the basis for retention of class.
2.2 Postponement of periodical surveys
2.2.1 Except for annual and intermediate surveys for main class, the Society may accept to postpone
periodical surveys upon special consideration in each separate case. Postponement of main class renewal
survey may be considered only in exceptional circumstances.
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2.2.2 Postponement of main class renewal survey shall not exceed three (3) months. Postponement of
periodical surveys will not affect the surveys next due date.
2.2.3 Postponement of the renewal survey may be granted only upon the owners written request. Such a
request shall be received by the Society well in advance of the expiry date of the classification certificate. A
postponement of the renewal survey shall be based on satisfactory result from a sighting survey.
2.3 Survey Schedules
2.3.1 Annual survey schedule is as follows:
— The due date in general corresponds to the anniversary date of the class assignment or the expiry of the
previous classification certificate if different.
— The survey shall be carried out within a time window of three (3) months on either side of the due date.
— In case a main class annual survey is commenced prior to the defined time window, the survey shall be
completed not more than six (6) months after the date of the survey commencement. In such cases the
anniversary dates for the subsequent annual surveys shall be advanced, corresponding to a date not later
than three (3) months after the completion date of the commencement survey just carried out.
— An additional main class annual survey may be required when the anniversary date has been advanced.
Annual surveys shall be performed each year, also those years where an intermediate, complete or renewal
survey is performed. Survey requirements applicable for annual surveys are therefore not repeated for
corresponding intermediate, complete or renewal surveys.
2.3.2 Intermediate survey schedule is as follows:
— The due date shall correspond to the date 2.5 years after the expiry date of the previous class certificate.
— The survey shall be carried out within a time window of nine (9) months on either side of the due date.
— The main class intermediate survey shall be completed concurrently with the second or third main class
annual survey in each period of the classification certificate.
— The same surveys and thickness measurements of tanks or spaces shall not be credited towards both
intermediate and renewal survey.
2.3.3 Renewal survey schedule is as follows:
— The due date is set at five (5) year interval and corresponds to the expiry date of the classification
certificate.
— The survey shall be completed within a time window of three (3) months before the due date.
— The survey may be commenced at the fourth annual survey or between the fourth and fifth annual
surveys.
— In case the survey is commenced more than 15 months before the expiry date of the classification
certificate, the due date of the survey shall be advanced to a date not later than 15 months after the
completion date of the commencement survey.
— The renewal survey shall be completed concurrently with the last main class annual survey in each period
of the classification certificate.
— The same surveys and thickness measurements of tanks/compartments shall not be credited towards both
intermediate and renewal survey.
— Installations that are re-commissioned after being laid-up shall be specially considered.
2.3.4 Statutory surveys
If the installation is to be registered in a national register, statutory requirements from the register shall
apply.
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A national register may be a flag state. Typical requirements may then be IMO SOLAS convention or IMO MODU code unless the
register has its own requirements.
2.4 Class notations
2.4.1 Optional class notations where specific surveys have been defined are listed in Table 1.
Table 1 Surveys for optional class notations
Conjunction with Survey
Class notation Description Survey type
main class survey requirements
Crane Comprises offshore - and/or Annual N/A Sec.4 [4]

onboard cranes
Complete N/A
(5 years)
Intermediate Intermediate
Complete Renewal
(5 years)
FMS Additional fatigue methodology Annual N/A Sec.4 [7]

specification. Only relevant for
qualifiers NUM and SENS
HELDK Helicopter deck Complete Renewal Sec.4 [3]

(5 years)
HMON Hull monitoring system Annual Renewal Sec.4 [6]
POSMOOR Position mooring system Annual N/A Sec.4 [2]
Complete N/A
(5 years)
Recyclable Inventory of hazardous materials Complete Renewal Sec.4 [8]

Part 1 (5 years)
Walk2work Offshore gangways Annual N/A Sec.4 [5]
Complete Renewal
(5 years)
BIS Built for in-water survey Annual N/A N/A
Complete N/A
(5 years)
Winterized Operation in cold climate areas Annual N/A Sec.4 [9]
Complete Renewal
(5 years)
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SECTION 2 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR STRUCTURE AND
Chapter 4 Section 2
MACHINERY SURVEYS
1 General
1.1 Preparation for survey
1.1.1 The owner shall provide the necessary facilities for safe execution of surveys.
1.1.2 For overall and close-up examination, means shall be provided to enable the surveyor to examine the
structure in a safe and practical way, see [2.1].
2 Structure and equipment
2.1 Conditions for survey and access to structures
2.1.1 In preparation for survey and to allow for a thorough examination, all spaces shall be cleaned including
removal from surfaces of all loose accumulated corrosion scale.
Guidance note:
Spaces should be sufficiently clean and free from water, scale, dirt, etc. to reveal corrosion, deformation, fractures, damage, or
other structural deterioration. However, those areas of structure whose renewal has already been decided are only required to be
cleaned and descaled to the extent necessary to determine the limits of the renewed areas.
2.1.2 All spaces shall be made safe for access, i.e. gas freed, ventilated and illuminated, and prepared for
the surveyor to examine the structure in a safe and practical way. One or more of the following means for
access, acceptable to the surveyor, shall be provided:
— permanent staging and passages through structures
— temporary staging and passages through structures
— lifts and moveable platforms
— hydraulic arm vehicles such as conventional cherry pickers
— boats or rafts
— portable ladder
— other equivalent means.
2.1.3 A survey planning meeting shall be held prior to the commencement of any renewal and intermediate
surveys between the attending surveyor(s), the owners representative in attendance and the responsible
person for any approved service supplier (thickness measurement/NDT company representative), where
involved.
2.2 Survey extent
2.2.1 The survey consists of examination, measurements and testing as required for different survey
categories with the aim to ensure that the hull structure, hull equipment and piping are in satisfactory
condition with respect to corrosion, deformation, fractures, damage or other structural deterioration.
2.2.2 When examination or overall examination is required the structure or object is visually examined from
a distance (not close-up). In such cases the general maintenance, the condition of protective coating, rust
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deposits, leakages and structural detachments and damage may be observed and the surveyor may extend
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the survey as considered necessary.
2.2.3 When close-up examination is specified by the rules or required by the surveyor the structure or object
is visually examined from a distance normally within reach of hand. The surveyor may extend the close-
up examination as deemed necessary taking into account the maintenance of the spaces under survey, the
condition of the corrosion protection system and where spaces have structural arrangements or details which
have suffered defects in similar spaces or on similar installations according to available information.
2.2.4 The surveyor may require thickness measurements in any portion of the structure where signs of
wastage are evident or in areas where wastage is normally found. The surveyor may extend the scope of the
thickness measurements if considered necessary.
2.2.5 When thickness measurements are specified by the rules or required by the surveyor the
measurements shall be carried out to an extent sufficient to determine both general and local corrosion
levels.
Thickness measurements shall be carried out by a qualified company approved by the Society, see also
Sec.6.
The surveyor shall review the final thickness measurement report.
2.2.6 Where substantial corrosion, as defined in Ch.1 Sec.1 Table 4, is found additional thickness
measurements shall be taken to confirm the extent of substantial corrosion.
Areas found with substantial corrosion, which are not repaired, shall be recorded for thickness measurements
at subsequent annual surveys.
2.2.7 The examination may be extended also in cases when:
— information is available of defects suffered on similar structure or details in similar tanks/compartments
on similar installations
— the structure under survey has been approved with reduced scantlings due to an approved corrosion
control system
— suspect areas identified shall be recorded for examination at subsequent annual surveys.
2.2.8 The owner shall keep a complete record of all the thickness measurements and prepare a thickness
measurement report including:
— locations of the measurements
— thickness measured and corresponding original thickness
— the date when the measurements were carried out
— type of measuring equipment
— personnel performing the measuring and their qualifications
— the report shall be signed by the operator.
These additional thickness measurements shall be carried out before the survey is considered as completed.
2.2.9 In the design of column-stabilised, deep draught and cylindrical structures, corrosion allowance is
normally not included as the structure is considered adequately protected against corrosion, e.g. by sacrificial
anodes, impressed current and coating.
For ship-shaped or barge/pontoon type installations, corrosion addition is included as part of the rules for
classification of ships, but in addition combined with a corrosion protection system similar for mobile offshore
units.
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The corrosion diminution criteria as given in DNV-CG-0172 shall be applied. Alternative methods may be
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accepted in agreement with the Society.
2.2.10 Where provided, the condition of protective coating of voids and tanks shall be examined.
The condition will be rated GOOD, FAIR or POOR as defined in Table 1.
Table 1 Conditions of protective coating
Coating system and
Definition
coating condition
Corrosion prevention system A full hard coating, usually to be epoxy coating or equivalent. Other coating systems,
which are neither soft nor semi-hard coatings, may be accepted provided they are
applied and maintained in compliance with the manufacturer's specification.
See IACS UR Z87/MSC.1/Circ 1330.
Coating condition GOOD Condition with only minor spot rusting.
Coating condition FAIR Condition with local breakdown at edges of stiffeners and weld connections and/or light
rusting over 20% or more of areas under consideration, but less than as defined for
POOR condition.
Coating condition POOR Condition with general breakdown of coating over 20% or more of areas or hard scale
at 10% or more of areas under consideration.
2.2.11 For structures where original protective coatings are in GOOD condition, the extent of close-up
examination and thickness measurements may be specially considered.
Special consideration as used in this context means, as a minimum, that sufficient close-up examination and
thickness measurements are carried out to confirm the actual average condition of the structure under the
protective coating.
For areas with general breakdown of the protective coating, close-up examination and thickness
measurements shall be carried out to an extent sufficient to determine both average and local corrosion
levels.
2.3 Repair of structural damage or deterioration
2.3.1 A prompt and thorough repair is a permanent repair completed at the time of survey to the satisfaction
of the surveyor, therein removing the need for the imposition of any associated condition of class.
2.3.2 There are situations where composite repairs may be accepted on a case by case basis. The procedure
to be followed is specified in DNV-RP-C301. The Society shall be involved before the application of the repair
procedure on the installation.
2.3.3 Any damage in association with wastage over the allowable limits (including buckling, grooving,
detachment or fracture), or extensive areas of wastage over the allowable limits, which affects or, in the
opinion of the surveyor, will affect the installations structural, watertight or weathertight integrity, shall be
promptly and thoroughly repaired.
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3 Machinery and systems
Chapter 4 Section 2
3.1 Maintenance and preparation for survey
3.1.1 Every installation shall have implemented a maintenance system for installed machinery system and
equipment subject to class.
The maintenance system shall ensure that:
— inspections and maintenance are carried out at defined intervals
— any non-conformity is reported with its possible cause, if known
— appropriate corrective action is taken
— records of these activities are maintained.
The maintenance system may be based on collection of sensor data and use of data analytics.
The machinery and systems shall be maintained in accordance with the maintenance system implemented.
3.1.2 In preparation for survey and to allow for a thorough examination, any machinery components
installed and related spaces shall be cleaned, including removal from surfaces of loose accumulated corrosion
scale and mud. The spaces and components of attention shall have proper access including dismantling as
necessary.
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SECTION 3 PERIODICAL SURVEY EXTENT FOR MAIN CLASS
Chapter 4 Section 3
1 General
1.1 Introduction
1.1.1 This section and Sec.4 present the standard extent of surveys for retention of main class (OI) for all
service notations when the owner has decided not to follow the preferred survey programme specified in
Sec.1 [1.2].
The descriptions for the different surveys first cover requirements relevant for all installation types followed
by installation type specific descriptions.
1.1.2 The extent of the periodical survey on the installations structure is further detailed by the in-service
inspection programme (IIP) as described in below.
1.1.3 The requirements in this section will only be applicable to the extent the specified equipment or
systems are installed on board the installation.
1.2 In-service inspection programme
1.2.1 The in-service inspection programme (IIP) is developed on the basis of a general, experience-based
scope in combination with design and fabrication particulars for the actual installation as well as experience
from in-service surveys of installations of similar type. The Society will develop and maintain the IIP.
1.2.2 An in-service inspection programme shall be developed based on DNV-RU-OU-0300 Ch.3 Sec.1 Table
1.
Guidance note:
The proposed inspection plans as given in DNV-RU-OU-0300 Ch.3 Sec.1 Table 1 a are generic plans developed based on gained
experience for offshore installations. Offshore floating wind turbine installations have in general different layouts than other types
of offshore installations and the generic plans might be inappropriate. Therefore, it is suggested that individual survey plans are
prepared based on the design documentation.
If the design documents the structural fatigue utilisation with considerable margins or if the installation
has FMS notation, see Ch.3 Sec.4 [7], the basic requirements for NDT inspection may be modified and/or
reduced compared to the basic scope.
When the installation is operating in other environmental conditions than considered in the design, the
inspection scope may be modified, accounting for the actual application of the installation.
The owner/operator has the responsibility to provide the necessary documentation for class approval, when
modification of the basic in-service inspection programme is requested.
1.2.3 Detailed locations for thickness gauging will be prepared based on the condition of the installation and
following the applicable tables in [4]. Measurements shall be recorded and stored in DNV’s structure integrity
management (SIM) tool.
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2 Annual survey
Chapter 4 Section 3
2.1 Survey extent
2.1.1 Annual survey is a general survey of the hull and equipment, machinery and systems to confirm that
the installation complies with the relevant rule requirements and is in satisfactorily maintained condition.
The survey covers systems and parts for:
— structure and equipment
— any equipment, machinery and safety systems
— temporary equipment as defined in DNV-RU-OU-0101 Ch.1 Sec.1 [1.5.2].
The survey for the temporary equipment shall only confirm class involvement as specified in DNV-RU-
OU-0101 Ch.1 Sec.5.
Guidance note:
The structural survey extent should follow the installation specific IIP as described in [1].
Survey requirements on position mooring equipment and systems are covered by the POSMOOR notation as described in Sec.4
[2].
Guidance note:
Since infrastructure installations and equipment installed onboard may vary significantly, the requirements in this and subsequent
sections are only relevant as long as the structures or equipment exists onboard.
2.2 Structure and equipment, general
2.2.1 The following requirements are applicable for all types of structural design.
2.2.2 Any material alterations to the installation (it's structural arrangements, subdivision, superstructure,
fittings, and closing appliances upon which the stability calculations or the load line assignment is based)
shall be surveyed and the relevant documentation shall be reviewed.
2.2.3 Approved loading and stability information shall be available upon request. This information shall be
the same as required when the installation was assigned class with the Society or at a later conversion of the
installation, in accordance with the rule requirements applicable in each case.
2.2.4 The system for recording changes to the lightweight of the installation shall be examined.
Guidance note:
For more information and guidance with regards to lightweight control see DNV-OTG-12 Lightweight monitoring and control during
the operational life-cycle.
2.2.5 Items which are important for the reserve buoyancy in connection with stability of the installation shall
be surveyed. The survey shall include inspection of any external and internal closing appliances, ventilators
and air pipes.
2.2.6 External and internal weather and watertight doors, hatches and dampers shall be examined and
function tested.
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2.2.7 Remote control system for valves in sea water inlets and outlets shall be surveyed and tested.
2.2.8 It shall be checked as far as practically possible that draught marks are legible. Functionality and
proper working of draught measurement gauges shall be confirmed.
2.2.9 Manual and automatic fire doors and dampers shall be examined and function tested.
2.2.10 Ventilation ducts and operation of ventilation including emergency stop for any machinery rooms shall
be examined.
2.2.11 Means of protection of the crew, such as guard rails, bulwarks, walkways and lifelines shall be
examined.
Guidance note:
For installations subjected to annual load line survey by the Society, the requirements in [2.2.7] and [2.2.10] are covered by this
survey.
2.2.12 Where the installation has an impressed current cathodic protection system, the annual overview
readings from the system shall be examined.
2.2.13 Condition of protective coating shall be reported according to Sec.2 [2.2.10]. For areas with general
breakdown of the protective coating, close-up examination and thickness measurements shall be carried out
to an extent sufficient to determine both general and local corrosion levels.
2.2.14 Suspect areas (substantial corrosion previously defined) or areas where substantial corrosion is found
at the survey being carried out, shall have thickness measurements extended following Table 1 as guidance.
Table 1 Thickness measurements, extent and pattern in way of areas with substantial corrosion
Area/structural member Extent of measurement Pattern of measurement

2
Plating Suspect area and adjacent plates 5 points over 1 m
Stiffeners Suspect area 3 points in line across web

3 points in line across flange
See IACS UR Z7 Table 2.
Guidance note:
See Sec.2 [2.2] for the extent of thickness measurements.
2.2.15 Means of escape
Escape routes shall be examined to be free from obstacles.
2.3 Machinery and safety systems
2.3.1 All installations
The survey shall include examination of spaces for machinery and equipment located therein, with particular
attention to general cleanliness and maintenance with special attention to fire hazards.
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Guidance note:
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Most installations will have limited or no machinery and safety systems installed. Any requirements in this chapter will only apply
as relevant for installed machinery and safety systems.
2.3.2 The surveyor decides the extent of running tests and/or opening of machinery, tests of safety devices
and equipment.
2.3.3 The bilge and ballasting system and related subsystems, such as remote operation of pumps, valves
and tank level indication shall be visually surveyed and tested.
2.3.4 For fire extinguishing systems the survey shall include as relevant:
— testing of the water fire fighting system i.e. fire pumps, fire mains, hydrants and hoses as deemed
necessary
— verification of the non-portable and portable fire extinguishers and portable foam applicators
— examination of the fixed fire extinguishing systems.
2.3.5 The following systems shall be surveyed and tested for correct functioning as relevant:
— fire detection and alarm system
— fixed gas detection and alarm system, both flammable and toxic
— general alarm system and communication between control stations.
2.3.6 For electrical installations the survey shall include:
— examination of main source of electrical power with respect to general condition, fire hazard and
personnel safety, i.e. generators if installed, main switchboards, distribution boards, control gear,
consumers, chargers and battery/UPS systems.
Guidance note:
Applicable test records may replace the required testing:
— inspection of insulation monitoring devices for all distribution systems. If in doubt of correct reading (ex. the reading is infinity),
the device shall be tested
— examination of cable installations with respect to general condition, support and physical protection
— examination of emergency source of electrical power with respect to general condition, fire hazard, personnel safety and function,
i.e. generator, emergency switchboard, emergency distribution boards, control gear, chargers, emergency consumers and battery/
UPS systems
— check if any modifications are done in the electrical system
— test of emergency power system, i.e. manual and automatic connection of generator/batteries to emergency switchboards,
alternative start methods
— verify that the document schedule of batteries is kept up to date.
3 Intermediate survey
3.1 General
3.1.1 There are no additional requirements for the intermediate survey outside the requirements given in the
annual survey scope, including the IIP.
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4 Renewal survey, structure and equipment
Chapter 4 Section 3
4.1 General
4.1.1 Renewal survey is a major survey including visual examinations, measurements and testing of the hull
and equipment, machinery and systems, in order to confirm that the installation complies with the relevant
rule requirements and is in satisfactorily maintained condition.
The required examinations, measurements and tests shall be carried out before the renewal survey is
regarded as completed.
Guidance note:
Survey requirements on position mooring equipment and systems are covered by the additional notation POSMOOR as described
in Sec.4 [2].
4.1.2 Possible deficiencies shall normally be rectified before the renewal survey is regarded as completed.
The Society may accept that minor deficiencies, recorded as condition of class, are rectified within a specified
time limit, normally not exceeding three (3) months after the survey completion date.
4.2 All installations
4.2.1 An annual survey, see [2], shall be carried out as part of the renewal survey.
The extent of the survey on the structure is given in the IIP as described in [1.2], and will additionally include
the requirements given in the remaining of this section.
4.2.2 Thickness measurements shall as a minimum be carried as specified in [4.3] to, [4.6] for the respectiv
hull shape.
Additional thickness measurements may be required where wastage is evident or suspect as evaluated during
surveys.
4.2.3 Air pipe heads on exposed deck structure shall be externally and internally examined following the
Table 2. According to the results of the examination, the surveyor may require examination of other air pipe
heads.
Table 2 Survey of air pipe heads on exposed deck
Installation type First renewal survey Second renewal survey Third renewal survey
All installations Four randomly chosen (max 25% of all the air pipes All air pipe heads. Exemption

25%), preferably serving randomly chosen may be considered for air
ballast tanks pipe heads where there
is substantiated evidence
of replacement within the
previous five years.
4.2.4 All tanks and compartments and free-flooding spaces throughout the installation shall be examined
externally and internally for excess wastage or damage.
The survey shall include all structures, piping systems outside machinery area , i.e. plating and framing,
valves, coupling, anodes, equipment for level indication, bilges and drain wells, sounding, venting, pumping
and drainage arrangements.
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Suspect and/or critical structural areas should be examined and may be required to be tested for tightness,
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non-destructive tested or thickness gauged.
4.2.5 The watertight integrity of internal tanks, bulkheads, decks and other compartments shall be verified
by visual inspection.
Special arrangements related to stability such as watertight closing appliances for openings in internal
bulkheads and decks, cross-flooding, counter-flooding etc., shall be examined and tested if necessary.
Guidance note:
Documented maintenance may be considered as a basis for extent of dismantling.
4.2.6 Pressure vessels, compartments and/or critical structural areas may be required pressure tested for
tightness if found necessary due to actual suspect status condition as evaluated at survey.
Independent tanks in machinery spaces shall be tested as deemed necessary.
4.2.7 Remote level indicating systems for ballast tanks shall be surveyed and function tested.
4.2.8 Underwater parts and items
External surfaces of the hull shall be selectively cleaned to the satisfaction of the attending surveyor and
examined together with appendages, (as applicable).
Sea chests, sea strainers, other sea inlets, and discharges (above and below the waterline) with nozzles,
valves, shall be selectively cleaned to the satisfaction of the attending surveyor and examined.
Alternative survey methods may be accepted upon special consideration provided equivalency to opening up
is achieved.
4.2.9 Signboards
The presence of required signboards shall be verified.
4.2.10 Corrosion protection
The cathodic protection system of the submerged zone shall be surveyed by visual inspection. The efficiency
of the system for the forthcoming five year period shall be confirmed. Corrosion in welds of vital parts which
may be subject to fatigue shall be particularly considered.
Potential measurements shall be performed if deemed necessary.
4.2.11 Major appurtenances
Fixation of major appurtenances to the main structure shall be surveyed. These may typically include crane
pedestals, helicopter decks and heavy deck modules or skids.
4.3 Specific requirements for ship-shaped, barge/pontoon and cylindrical installations
4.3.1 Thickness measurements shall as a minimum be carried out as shown in Table 3.
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Table 3 Minimum requirements for thickness measurements for ship-shaped, barge/pontoon and
cylindrical installations at renewal survey
Chapter 4 Section 3
Renewal
Renewal survey no.2 Renewal survey no.3 Renewal survey no.4 and subsequent
survey no.1
Age 5-10 years Age 10-15 years Age >15 years
Age 0-5 years
1) Suspect areas 1) Suspect areas 1) Suspect areas 1) Suspect areas throughout the

throughout the throughout the throughout the installation.
installation. installation. installation. 2) A minimum of three transverse
2) One transverse 2) Two transverse sections (girth belts) of deck,
section of deck sections (girth belts) bottom, side, and longitudinal-
plating within of deck, bottom and bulkhead plating within the
the amidships side plating within amidships 0.6 L, together with
0.6 L, together the amidships 0.6 internals in way (including in
with internals in L together with perimeter ballast tanks, where fitted
way as deemed internals in way as in way of belts).
necessary. Where deemed necessary. 3) Heavy equipment foundation
the installation is Where installation is boundary bulkhead plating.
configured with side configured with side 4) Internals in forepeak and after peak
ballast tanks, the ballast tanks, the tanks as deemed necessary.
plating and internals plating and internals
5) Lowest strake of all transverse
of the tanks are of the tanks to be
bulkheads in hold spaces.
also to be gauged in gauged in way of
Remaining bulkhead plating to be
way of the section the required belts,
gauged as deemed necessary.
chosen. Remaining internals
6) All plates in two wind and water
3) Heavy equipment in ballast tanks to be
strakes, port and starboard, full
foundation boundary gauged as deemed
length.
bulkhead plating. necessary.
7) All exposed main deck plating full
3) Heavy equipment
length and all exposed first-tier
foundation boundary
super-structure deck plating (poop,
bulkhead plating.
bridge and forecastle decks).
4) Internal in forepeak
8) All keel plates full length plus
tank as deemed
additional bottom plating as
necessary.
deemed necessary by the surveyor,
5) Selected air pipes and
particularly in way of cofferdams .
ventilator coamings on
9) Duct keel or pipe tunnel plating or
exposed main deck.
pipe tunnel plating and internals as
deemed necessary.
10) All air pipes and ventilator coamings
on exposed main deck.
1) if considered necessary by the attending surveyor.
2) to 10) mandatory thickness measurements, number and extent of thickness measurement requirements may be
modified by the surveyor considering the corrosion protection condition and arrangements.
4.3.2 Inspection area categorisation
Application categories for structural components to be inspected referred in Table 3, are defined in Table 1.
Special areas for inspection:
— Connections of bulkheads, stiffeners, flats or decks.
— Mooring, connections within structure at support.
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— External brackets, portions of bulkheads, and frames which are designed to receive concentrated loads at
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intersections of major structural members.
— Support connections for helideck etc.
— Highly utilised areas supporting anchor line fairleads and winches, crane pedestals etc.
— Other support areas.
Primary areas for inspection:
— Structural members of bulkheads, stiffeners, flats or decks and girders in deck structure.
— Deck plating, heavy flanges, and bulkheads within the upper hull or platform which form box or I type
supporting structure.
— Bulkheads, decks, stiffeners and girders which provide local reinforcement or continuity of structure in
way of intersections, except areas where the structure is considered for special application.
— Main support structure of heavy sub-structures and equipment, e.g. anchor line fairleads, cranes and
helicopter deck.
Other areas for inspection:
— Upper platform decks, or decks of upper hulls except areas where the structure is considered primary or
special areas for inspection.
— Other structures not categorised as special or primary.
4.4 Specific requirements for column-stabilised installations
4.4.1 Thickness measurements shall be carried out as shown in Table 4.
Table 4 Minimum requirements for thickness measurements for column-stabilised installations
Renewal Renewal Renewal survey no.4

Renewal survey no.3
Id. Area survey no.1 survey no.2 and subsequent
Age 10-15 years
1 All Suspect areas Suspect areas Suspect areas Suspect areas
Structural Areas with Areas with Areas with indication Areas with indication of

components indication of indication of of wastage. wastage.
2 of special and wastage. wastage.
primary areas for
inspection
Bracings Representative Representative plates Representative plates and

plates in splash and internals in splash internals in splash zone.
zone. Internals as zone. Representative plates and
deemed necessary. Representative plates stiffeners at the connection
3
and stiffeners at the to column/pontoon and
connection to column/ bracings (k-nodes).
pontoon and bracings
(k-nodes).
Columns Representative Representative plates Representative plates and

plates in splash and internals in splash internals in splash zone.
zone. Internals as zone. Selective plates and
4
deemed necessary. Selective plates and stiffeners of selective
stiffeners of selective seawater tanks.
seawater tanks.
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Renewal survey no.3
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Id. Area survey no.1 survey no.2 and subsequent
Age 10-15 years
Pontoons One girth belt of each Two girth belts of each

pontoon. pontoon.
5 Selective tank top Selective tank top plates of
plates of selective all seawater tanks.
seawater tanks.
Column and/or Representative plates Representative plates and

Pontoon seawater and stiffeners. stiffeners.
6 tanks used for
trimming the
installation
Chain lockers Representative plates Representative plates and

7
and stiffeners. stiffeners.
Exposed upper Representative plates Representative plates and

hull where box and stiffeners. stiffeners.
or I beams
8
receive major
concentrated
loads
Main supporting Representative plates Representative plates and

structure and stiffeners. stiffeners.
of heavy
substructures
9 and equipment.
e.g. wind turbine,
crane pedestal,
and helicopter
deck
Structural Representative plates Representative plates and

components of and stiffeners. stiffeners.
special category
other than under
10 3-9 above.
(These areas
are normally
identified in the
IIP)
Air pipes and Selected air pipes and All air pipes and ventilator

11 ventilators ventilator coamings on coamings on exposed main
exposed main deck. deck.
1) and 2) if considered necessary by the attending surveyor.
3) to 11) mandatory thickness measurements, number and extent of thickness measurement requirements may be
modified by the surveyor considering the corrosion protection condition and arrangements.
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Guidance note:
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Sample of structures prone to rapid wastage:
— Areas of columns and bracings without an efficient/intact hard epoxy coating system in way of the splash zone.
— Column and pontoon seawater tanks without an efficient/intact hard epoxy coating system.
— Chain lockers.
4.4.2 Inspection area categorisation
Application categories for structural components to be inspected referred in Table 4, are defined in Table 3.
Special areas for inspection:
— Connections of bulkheads, stiffeners, flats or decks and girders in vertical columns, decks, lower hulls
diagonals.
— Portions of deck plating, heavy flanges, and bulkheads within the upper hull or platform which form 'box'
or 'I' type supporting structure which receive major concentrated loads.
— External shell structure in way of intersections of vertical columns, decks and lower hulls.
— Major intersections of bracing members.
— Highly stressed areas at connections of vertical columns, upper platform decks and upper or lower hulls
which are designed to provide proper alignment and adequate load transfer.
— External brackets, portions of bulkheads, and frames which are designed to receive concentrated loads at
intersections of major structural members.
— Highly utilised areas supporting anchor line fairleads and winches, crane pedestals, etc.
Primary areas for inspection:
— Bulkheads, stiffeners, flats or decks and girders in vertical columns, decks, lower hulls diagonals.
— Deck plating, heavy flanges, and bulkheads within the upper hull or platform which form 'box' or 'I' type
supporting structure which do not receive major concentrated loads.
— External shell structure of vertical columns, lower and upper hulls, and diagonal and horizontal braces.
— Bulkheads, decks, stiffeners and girders which provide local reinforcement or continuity of structure in
way of intersections, except areas where the structure is considered for special application.
— Main support structure of heavy substructures and equipment, e.g. anchor line fairleads, cranes, life boat
platform, thruster foundation and helicopter deck.
Other areas for inspection:
— Upper platform decks, or decks of upper hulls except areas where the structure is considered as primary
or special areas for inspection.
— Bulkheads, stiffeners, flats or decks and girders in vertical columns, decks, lower hulls, diagonal and
horizontal bracing, which are not considered as primary or special application.
— Other structures not categorised as special or primary.
4.4.3 Lightweight survey
A lightweight survey shall be conducted at the first renewal survey. If a lightweight survey indicates a change
from the calculated light ship displacement in excess of 1% of the operating displacement, an inclining test
shall be conducted, or the difference in weight shall be placed in an indisputably conservative vertical centre
of gravity and approved.
4.4.4 If the survey or test at the first renewal survey demonstrated that the installation is maintaining an
effective weight control programme, and is confirmed by the records under [2.2.4], light ship displacement
may be verified in operation by comparison of the calculated and observed draught. Where the difference
between the expected displacement and the actual displacement based upon draught readings exceed 1% of
the operating displacement, a lightweight survey shall be completed in accordance with [4.4.3].
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4.5 Specific requirements for self-elevating units
Renewal survey for self-elevating installation shall follow DNV-RU-OU-0300 Ch.3 Sec.1 [4.4], to the extent
relevant for an infrastructure installation.
4.6 Specific requirements for installations of other shape
The requirements for ship-shaped installations shall be applied as far as practical.
5 Renewal survey, machinery and systems
5.1 General
Machinery systems and equipment are covered by the renewal survey as described in [5.2.1].
The renewal survey may be replaced by alternative survey arrangements as described in Sec.5.
5.2 Machinery
5.2.1 Machinery systems shall be examined and tested according to Sec.5 [2].
5.3 Electrical installations
5.3.1 The survey shall comprise examination of the electrical installations with regard to fire and explosion
hazards and injury from accidental touching. The survey shall include testing of correct functioning of
equipment covered by class requirements.
5.3.2 As far as practicable, the following equipment shall be examined for satisfactory condition:
— main and emergency switchboards
— generators
— distribution boards
— motor starters
— electrical motors
— converters (e.g. transformers, rectifiers, chargers)
— cable installations
— enclosures for electrical equipment
— lighting equipment
— heating equipment
— battery installations.
5.3.3 The following tests shall be carried out to the extent deemed necessary by the surveyor to ascertain
the proper functioning of the equipment if equipment is installed:
— insulation resistance indicating device
— emergency generator including switchboards
— battery chargers
— mechanical ventilation of battery rooms and lockers
— marking lights
— electrical motors for essential and important use
— emergency generator, auto start following loss of main supply.
— emergency generator, remote operation.
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with suitable apparatus made for testing of the installed protection units.
5.3.4 Records of insulation test shall be shown to the surveyor. This requirement may be waived if:
— testing of all individual motors is included and logged in the planned maintenance system, and
— the insulation monitoring alarms required by DNV-OS-D202 Ch.2 Sec.2 are integrated in the machinery
alarm.
5.4 Safety and control systems
5.4.1 Correct functioning of the various parts of the following systems shall, as far as applicable, be verified:
— alarm and safety system
— manual control of any equipment and machinery.
5.4.2 When cancelling of automatic load reduction and/or automatic stop of engine are provided, these
functions shall be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the surveyor.
5.4.3 Emergency switch(es) for all electrical equipment including emergency generators, except alarm and
communication systems and lighting in vital areas such as escape routes and landing platforms, shall be
proved satisfactory (by a combination of testing and review of maintenance records).
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SECTION 4 ADDITIONAL CLASS NOTATION SURVEYS
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1 Introduction
1.1 General
1.1.1 This section presents the standard extent of surveys for retention of optional class notations.
1.1.2 Unless otherwise noted, the interval of the complete surveys as listed in this section is five (5) years.
2 Position mooring system
2.1 General
2.1.1 The requirements in this subsection apply to installations with class notation POSMOOR.
For units with an approved mooring integrity management (MIM) programme, this will override the listed
calendar based annual and complete survey requirements listed in this section.
2.2 Types of surveys
2.2.1 Annual survey
Annual surveys may be carried out with the installation at operational draft and the mooring system in use.
No special inspection aids are required and no disruption to the installations operation is intended.
2.2.2 Complete survey
Complete survey requires appropriate cleaning with good access and adequate lighting.
The complete mooring system for position keeping on location is subject to comprehensive survey, including
opening up and NDT of selected parts of the mooring equipment installed.
Critical parts of all mooring lines and accessories shall be thoroughly visually examined and subjected to
extensive NDT when required. The extent and type of survey is dependent on the design such as corrosion
allowance, corrosion protection and fatigue, see Table 1.
For installations with mooring line arrangements where line adjustments in operation are not part of original
design basis, particular attention should be paid to the hang off arrangement.
A complete survey requires an inspection plan to be submitted by owner. This plan shall be based on the
inspection criteria as set forward in this subsection in addition to findings and observations from past
surveys.
2.2.3 Continuous survey
The owner may opt for a continuous survey scheme instead of the default calendar based one. This will
require an approved mooring integrity management programme (MIM) to be in place. Installations equipped
with an approved mooring integrity management (MIM) programme shall follow the requirements set forward
in that programme.
2.2.4 Owners shall ensure that the mooring system can be adequately surveyed. An inspection and survey
plan for how the class survey scope will be met, shall be submitted to the Society for approval at the
commencement of the in-service phase.
The inspection and survey plan shall be based on information from the post-installation inspection carried out
as part of the completed installation of the mooring system, see DNV-OS-E301 Ch.3 Sec.2 [12].
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foundation to the end connection towards hull structure and contain all recorded abnormalities and/or
observations, which shall be noted with picture, description and location on the line.
Final tension recorded at installation shall be stated for all lines, and remaining twist, incl. acceptance criteria
at time of installation, shall be stated. These data shall be included along with similar recordings from the
surveys.
The inspection plan shall as a minimum cover the requirements set forward in Table 1.
2.3 Survey schemes for long term position mooring
2.3.1 The survey schemes are listed in Table 1.
If an approved mooring integrity management programme is in place, this shall be followed instead of Table
1. See [2.8] for requirements to approval of mooring integrity management programmes.
Table 1 Applicable survey schemes with reference to survey requirements
3), 4)
Survey requirements
General requirements Additional requirements
2)
Annual Complete Complete
Systems designed with a fatigue [2.4] [2.6] [2.7]

1)
life factor of 5 or greater
Systems with an approved [2.8]
mooring integrity management
programme (MIM)
1) All lines inspected in-water on location.
2) For first annual after installation, the additional requirements of [2.5] apply.
3) Recordings from installation survey and the expanded first annual survey may require inspections below the
waterline between the 5 yearly surveys. This additional inspection scope can also be triggered by special design
solutions requiring a more frequent survey interval.
4) Incidents where damages, or suspected damages occur shall be reported to the Society, see DNV-RU-OU-0300 Ch.1
Sec.3 [1.2]. These incidents may require additional inspections.
2.4 Annual survey - general requirements
2.4.1 General
Annual survey consist of documentation review and general visual examination of the visible parts on the
mooring system, unless otherwise specified in an approved mooring integrity management programme or
previously recorded damages or flaws require more frequent survey activities, e.g. installation damages, for
which MO(s) are issued.
2.4.2 Documentation review shall include:
— review to ensure that all installation survey documentation is available, complete with certificates for all
installed components
— verify that documentation records from the expanded first annual survey is available for reivew
— the mooring analysis as required in DNV-OS-E301 Ch.3 Sec.1 [3.2] shall be verified
— it shall be verified that the installation operates within the limits stated in the mooring analysis
— review of mooring line records (as per applicable survey scheme)
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— review of maintenance records for relevant components
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— the calibration certificates for the load cells shall be verified, see DNV-OS-E301 Ch.2 Sec.4 [14].
— review of reports from all observed or suspected damages, incidents and repairs/replacements/
modifications carried out since last survey
— re-tensioning shall be verified carried out on installations where re-tensioning of the mooring lines in the
first year(s) of operation is part of the design requirements.
2.4.3 Accessible and visible parts of the installation's mooring system for position keeping on location shall
be visually surveyed.
2.5 Annual survey - additional requirements - first annual after installation
2.5.1 The first annual survey after installation shall be expanded to contain the below requirements:
— In-water survey shall be performed from the anchor or pile to the hull connection for all lines.
— In this survey the 'as is' condition of the system shall be mapped and all recorded abnormalities/
observations shall be noted with picture, description and location on line.
— The mooring system components shall be compared with the recordings and observations from the
installation survey.
— The alignment of chain links in fairleads, if applicable, shall be inspected.
— Twist shall be recorded. Chain twist in excess of 3 degree interlink twist is in general not accepted. Twist
in wire beyond stated limit in certificate is not accepted.
— Tension shall be verified for installations not having continuous monitoring of their tension. Line tension
shall be verified to be within the tolerances set in the original design. Tension adjustments shall be done if
outside design limit, unless otherwise proven to be acceptable by an updated mooring analysis.
— Trenches in proximity to piles or anchors shall be recorded.
— A complete report shall be submitted to class for review.
The expanded first annual survey is only applicable for the first five year survey cycle.
The data from the expanded first annual survey shall be used as baseline for future surveys.
Guidance note:
The additional requirement to the first annual survey is based on the fact that within a year in operation the mooring system has
settled, lines have settled in seabed, trenching, if this is an issue, will now clearly appear. This phase is referred to as the bed-in
phase.
Other deficiencies like misalignments in shackles, H-links and pad eyes will be visible.
Twist in chain and wires could have redistributed and can cause unwanted bending moments in single components, affecting the
fatigue life of these.
2.5.2 The first annual POSMOOR survey may be carried out earlier than the survey window for annual
POSMOOR survey, but not earlier than after the season considered the worst with respect to weather and
sea movements.
The survey should be completed before closing of window for first annual POSMOOR survey.
2.5.3 After the expanded first annual survey, no in-water surveys are required prior to first complete survey,
unless damages or suspected damages occur in operation, or otherwise deemed necessary by attending
surveyor/mooring specialist.
2.5.4 The consecutive annuals shall follow the scope as in [2.4].
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2.6 Complete survey - general requirements
2.6.1 General
The requirements given for annual survey apply with the additions given in this subsection.
2.6.2 The scope of the complete periodical survey is complemented as specified in [2.7].
2.6.3 Function testing of the mooring system equipment shall be performed, unless only permanent
stoppers/connectors are used:
— line tension systemsshall be verified calibrated (where fitted)
— inclinometers shall be verified calibrated (where fitted)
— broken line warning systems shall be verified in order (where fitted).
2.6.4 Hull connection
The hull connection structure and termination components shall be subject to close visual inspection in-water,
as far as possible.
2.6.5 Particular attention shall be paid to:
1) Rate of wear and signs of rotational movements beyond what is expected or assumed in design.
2) If abnormal or accelerated wear is observed, NDT and/or detailed engineering assessment shall be
carried out.
3) NDT shall be done if suspected out of plane bending (OPB): due to larger movements than taken into
account at design basis.
4) Verify free movement of components where the ability to rotate freely is depending on a bearing
solution.
2.6.6 Special attention shall be given to the holding ability of the line termination/stopper.
2.6.7 If chain jacks, adjustable chain stoppers, or ratchets are installed, the owner shall ensure that the
required rotation cycle of the chain link resting in pocket is followed.
2.6.8 If the design comprises trumpets at the connection point/stopper for mooring line, provisions for
survey of the section inside the trumpet shall be arranged.
2.6.9 The effect of installed cathodic protection systems, (if applicable), shall be mapped and documented.
2.6.10 Extent and type of marine growth shall be recorded for all lines.
2.6.11 Alterations to above scope shall be agreed in advance with a specialist surveyor or engineer from the
Society, and the proposed actions shall at least ensure the same integrity level is achieved and documented.
A more extensive scope may be required if findings are observed.
2.6.12 Upon completion of survey the owner, or owner representative, shall submit a complete inspection
report to the Society.
— A comprehensive inspection report shall be recorded with pictures giving an overview of the condition of
the mooring system.
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— All abnormalities (both findings and minor observations) shall be recorded with position (line no. and
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depth/location on line) and be documented with pictures for follow-up and future reference.
— The report shall contain an assessment and action plan for future follow-up and reference of all recorded
findings and observations.
Guidance note:
The scope of the complete survey as described in this subsection may be adjusted after the first complete survey based on the
result from the first five-year cycle.
2.6.13 Requirements for inspections below the waterline between the five yearly surveys after the expanded
first annual survey may be exempted unless recordings from installation survey and the expanded first
annual survey have triggered requirements for a more frequent inspection in excess of initial class scope, or
there are special arrangements in the design solution which mean a more frequent survey interval is required
and agreed.
The exemption being incidents where damages, or suspected damages occur. In these cases the Society shall
be contacted.
2.6.14 Connection elements such as Kenter shackles, pear links, C-links and D-shackles with locking pin
through bow and bolt, and swivels are not accepted in long term mooring systems. If such equipment is
installed, it shall either be dismantled and subjected to non-destructive testing of all machined surfaces, or
be replaced with new elements at least every five (5) years.
2.7 Complete survey – fatigue design life factor 5 or greater
2.7.1 The requirements in [2.7] are valid for mooring system design according to:
— API RP2SK Third Edition, October 2005 (design life factor 10)
— DNV-OS-E301 Position mooring, (design life factors 5 and greater).
2.7.2 For assumptions and conditions for acceptance of approach, see Table 1.
2.7.3 All mooring lines shall be inspected in-water, during a five (5) years period as follows:
— General visual inspection of all mooring lines.
— The mooring lines shall be compared with the reports from previous surveys and any new observations
shall be recorded for evaluation.
— Close visual inspection, including cleaning, of one line from each mooring line cluster. Where lines are not
clustered but evenly distributed, at least three mooring lines shall be selected. The selected lines shall be
evenly spread and both windward and leeward side shall be included.
Guidance note:
Divers may be required for inspection of the upper parts of the line, where a ROV may be difficult to operate, typically just
below the waterline.
— Close visual inspection shall include cleaning of all discontinuities on the line, such as shackles, sockets,
rope connectors, etc.
— Cleaning of at least one link between each discontinuity, or as otherwise agreed with attending surveyor
to map the condition. Both 'intergrip' measurements and diameter measurements shall be taken at this
location.
— Cleaning of a sufficiently number of links and 'intergrip' measurements as well as diameter measurements
to determine the wear and abrasion in the touch down-area/trash zone.
— Close visual inspection of selected links towards the pile until the chain is buried.
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— Trenches in proximity to pile or anchors shall be recorded.
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— Where MIC (microbiologically influenced corrosion), and consequently pitting, is observed on the chain
links, the MIC affected areas shall be mapped and the extent and size of the pitting shall be recorded for
evaluation together with the mapped corrosion rate.
— Chain measurements shall be done in the 'splash zone' or in case of submerged systems; downwards from
the hull connector/stopper until the readings clearly start to show a reduction in corrosion and/or wear,
but never less than at least 5 m below the waterline when the installation is at its lightest draft:
— These measurements shall include at least one line from each cluster, or minimum two representative
lines in case of even distribution of lines.
— Both intergrip measurements and diameter measurements shall be taken.
— Should the intergrip measurements and/or diameter measurements show reducing levels below the
normal defined splash zone, the measuring shall continue until the data trend-line demonstrates that
the lowest values are captured.
— For measurements in the touch-down/trash zone, sufficient reading shall be taken to ensure that the
interlink wear and corrosion rate is mapped.
Guidance note:
In order to complete the chain readings and close visual inspection a combination of rope access personnel, divers and ROV may
be required. The owner's survey plan should take this into consideration.
2.7.4 Both the chain link diameter measurements and the two (2) neck measurements (intergrip) shall be
tabulated and data presented to the Society in such a way that the reading’s trend-line can be established for
each selected line. This trend-line shall demonstrate that the areas with lowest readings are captured.
Guidance note:
When recording the lowest intergrip readings one should take into account that the fabrication process of the chain link, as well
as in-service wear, will give the load bearing cross sectional area of the link crown an oval shape. To more correctly estimate the
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remaining cross sectional area, one should measure the crown diameter 90 off the interconnecting link crowns.
Measurement tools should be used which facilitate this measurement in-water.
2.7.5 The statistically weakest link shall be evaluated with regards to the overall trend and individual
variation between links.
Raw data shall be submitted to the Society for evaluation along with a description of the chosen method
utilised to calculate the weakest link.
Deep or large pittings shall be recorded separately with picture and dimensions. Deep pittings on bend and
crown shall be evaluated separately.
The uncertainty in data shall take into account the expected trend-line readings due to variations in
corrosion. Data and experience from similar designs and operational areas with respect to potential effect of
MIC/pitting should be taken into account.
Guidance note:
For installations operating in environments where access in the splash zone carry a too high risk for involved personnel and
equipment, and for which measurements for only part of the required length of line can be carried out, alternative solutions may
be accepted on a case by case basis. In these cases a more conservative approach with respect to corrosion rate may be required
adopted.
2.7.6 Survey and chain measurements based on scanning, photogrammetric 3D modelling, and other
similar methods, are accepted used under the condition that the service provider, method and equipment is
approved. Case by case approval may be given.
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New or novel methods shall be subject to a formal approval by the Society prior to being taken into use. Case
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by case approvals with new technology or applications may also be given, given attendance of a surveyor or
mooring specialist form the Society.
Guidance note:
The Society have no restrictions on the implementation of technologies aiming at improving and increasing the accuracy of the
survey methods applied, but new methods will be subject to formal approval in advance.
2.7.7 Wire segments shall be subject to GVI (general visual inspection), and all tears in the sheathing shall
be recorded. Damages and/or tears in sheathing shall be subjected to CVI (close visual inspection). Cleaning
shall be done as required to satisfactorily observe the extent of damages.
2.7.8 Fibre ropes shall be subject to GVI of all lines, but all visible damages and tears in the sheathing and/
or jacket shall be recorded. Damages and tears in sheathing and/or jacket shall be subjected to CVI.
2.7.9 All recorded damages to wire and fibre ropes shall be subject to assessment by competent personnel
provided by owner, as well as the Society.
2.7.10 Special attention shall be paid to connection elements such as:
— LTM (long term mooring) shackles and their bolts and locking devices
— wear and tear of connection elements
— corrosion with attention to severe pitting and signs of MIC
— steel wire rope sockets and their cathodic protection system
— chain stoppers
— wear and tear of chain links in chain stoppers and fairleads
— the links in a position to be subject to out of plane bending
— links either inside or in danger of coming into contact with trumpets
— damage to the protection (sheathing) of steel wire rope.
2.7.11 Where accessible, NDT shall be taken of the links closest to the chain stopper to check for cracks
caused by out of plane bending (OPB). A plan for NDT shall be included in the owner’s inspection programme.
For submerged connections, and where the effect of OPB was not part of the original design basis, an
assessment shall be done with respect to OPB.
2.7.12 A comprehensive survey report shall be recorded with pictures giving an overview of the condition of
the mooring system.
All abnormalities shall be recorded with position and documented with pictures and an assessment and action
plan for future follow-up and reference.
2.7.13 More detailed inspection including NDT may be required if the in-water inspection reveals defects that
are considered as critical, i.e. cracks, severe pitting and wear and tear. An engineering assessment may be
carried out and submitted to class as input and decision support for deciding expanded inspection scope or
other required actions.
2.7.14 Additional requirements – tropical waters only
For installations located in tropical waters, or waters with a history with high risk of MIC, more extensive
chain measurements than described in [2.7.3] to [2.7.5], shall be taken the first time measurements are
included in scope.
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For areas considered tropical waters the ILLC 1966 definition apply. For installations located in the outer edges of the chart
zones, or for which other presented and comparable field data clearly indicate a more normal corrosion/MIC rate, the additional
requirements may be waived on a case by case basis. For installations inside the tropical zone for which the measurement results
from first complete survey show a corrosion/MIC rate and extent considered to be in line with project estimates, the additional
scope may be waived for further complete surveys.
The measurements shall be carried out for at least twice the number of lines normally selected for
measurements, and comprise:
— 2-neck measurements (intergrip)
— diameter measurements of the chain link (average over two diameters, taken at 90º angle).
All scaling and growth shall be removed at the location of the measurement points.
Guidance note:
When cleaning the links for measurement the area where the tool/calliper is placed, shall be cleaned to the level where shining
metal is observed when using a steel brush, or equivalent, (grinding not allowed). When cleaning the chain links for inspection one
need to be aware that the removal of the hard scaling and corrosion products built up on the surface, will result in the corrosion
speeding up for some time after the removal. The corrosion products reduce the mass transfer of oxygen and other agents to the
metal surface resulting in the reduction of the kinetic of the cathodic reactions. Hence when removing this layer for inspection, the
corrosion rate will increase. It is recommended to paint the cleaned areas (using e.g. standard zinc enriched marine paint) after
the measurements are taken, to the extent possible.
2.8 Mooring integrity management
2.8.1 In case a mooring integrity management (MIM) programme is developed for the installation and
this has been subject to class review and approval, this programme shall be followed instead of the listed
requirements to annual and complete surveys as described in subsection [2.4] to [2.7].
2.8.2 A MIM programme shall as a minimum address and document the following:
— Risk based assessment of mooring integrity risks imposed throughout the mooring lifecycle for all
individual components and the mooring system as a whole.
— Identification of key risks for each component.
— A developed in-service integrity management strategy to mitigate risks for each component (e.g.
inspection, monitoring, replacement), based on the risk assessment.
— A strategy for mitigating mooring integrity risks introduced during the design, manufacturing and
installation phases.
— For installations currently in-service, the risks introduced during the past design, manufacturing and
installation phases should be assessed retrospectively.
— For installations currently in-service, a new baseline shall be established at the introduction of the MIM
programme.

Guidance note:
The below documents may be used as reference:
— DNV-RP-E308 Mooring integrity management
— Oil & Gas UK, Mooring integrity guidelines, Issue 3, November 2014.
2.8.3 The MIM programme shall be surveyed and audited at each annual survey.
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3.1 Application
The requirements in this subsection apply to installations with class notation HELDK.
3.2 Complete survey
See DNV-RU-SHIP Pt.7 Ch.1 Sec.6 [8].
4 Crane
4.1 Application
4.1.1 The requirements in this subsection apply for installations with additional class notation Crane.
4.1.2 Crane applies to any type of crane intended for cargo handling outside or on the installation. For an
installation with more than one crane installed, class notation Crane may be applied to selected cranes only.
The selected cranes will be identified in the appendix to the classification certificate.
4.1.3 Scope
The systems covered are in accordance with Ch.3 Sec.3 [4] and include following:
— structure
— machinery
— control and monitoring systems
— safety systems.
4.2 Annual survey
4.2.1 Objective
The intent of the annual survey is to verify satisfactory condition of the equipment without any intrusive
interventions, given that the installation is in operation.
4.2.2 Scope
The extent of the annual survey is given in DNV-RU-OU-0300 Ch.3 Sec.4 [10.3].
4.3 Complete survey (five-yearly, renewal)
4.3.1 Objective
The intent of the complete survey is to confirm that the equipment and systems are fit for operation for
another five (5) years.
4.3.2 Scope
The extent of the complete survey is given in DNV-RU-OU-0300 Ch.3 Sec.4 [10.4].
4.4 Crane - condition assessment
Crane or Crane-offshore applies to any type of offshore crane intended for cargo handling outside the
installation while at sea and to any type of platform crane intended for cargo handling on the installation.
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be performed. The condition assessment shall be based on design working period calculations. Based on the
condition assessment a repair, replacement and inspection plan shall be established and implemented.
As part of the condition monitoring the following steps shall be completed:
— identification of design and installation data
— recording necessary in operation data
— calculating the design working period
— performing special assessment
— reporting all necessary information, calculations and assessment
— establishing a repair, replacement and inspection programme.
The above steps shall be performed according to ISO 12482.
See DNV-RU-OU-0300 Ch.3 Sec.4 [10.5] for fleet in service requirements for crane, condition assessment.
5 Offshore gangways
5.1 General
The requirements in this subsection apply to installations with class notation Walk2work.
5.2 Surveys
Annual and complete surveys at an interval of five (5) years shall be in accordance with DNV-RU-SHIP Pt.7
Ch.1 Sec.6 [32].
5.3 Repairs and modifications
Repairs and modification of the gangway shall follow DNV-RU-OU-0300 Ch.3 Sec.4 [11].
6 Hull monitoring system
6.1 General
The requirements in this sub-section apply to installations with class notation HMON.
6.2 Objective
The purpose of the survey is to ensure the maintenance of the hull monitoring system as specified for the
class notation.
Annual survey shall be carried out according to DNV-RU-SHIP Pt.7 Ch.1 Sec.6 [14].
7 Fatigue methodology specification
7.1 Application
The requirement in this subsection applies to installations with class notation FMS(SENS).
7.2 Annual and complete survey
It shall be checked that the approved in-service test programme for all sensors has been followed.
Annual survey scope consists of verifying that data transfer and data quality is acceptable, and survey of
sensor system as described for HMON.
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In addition, it shall be evaluated that the data from the installation is of suitable quality to be used as input
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to potential RBI regimes.
The retention of FMS(SENS) for installations in operation is dependent on the quality and availability of
data. If the data from the installation is not of suitable quality to be used as input to potential RBI regimes,
the notation may be withdrawn, see DNV-RU-OU-0300 Ch.3 Sec.4 [35.8].
8 Recycling
8.1 Application
The requirements in this subsection apply to installations with class notation Recyclable.
8.2 Surveys
Initial, complete, additional and final surveys shall be carried out according to DNV-RU-SHIP Pt.7 Ch.1 Sec.6
[30].
9 Winterization
9.1 General
These requirements apply to installations with the following class notation Winterized.
9.2 Surveys
Annual and complete surveys shall be carried out according to DNV-RU-OU-0300 Ch.3 Sec.4 [18].
10 Smart
10.1 General
These requirements apply to installations with the following class notation Smart.
10.2 Surveys
The scope for annual and complete surveys shall be decided on a case by case basis.
11 Performance standard for protective coatings
11.1 General
These requirements apply to installations with the following class notation COAT-PSPC.
11.2 Surveys
The scope for annual and complete surveys shall be decided on a case by case basis.
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SECTION 5 ALTERNATIVE SURVEY ARRANGEMENTS
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1 Introduction
It is recommended that the Society in collaboration with the owner create a survey scheme that is based on
the specific field and its installations. This survey scheme will take into consideration the fact that there are
identical installations in the field.
A survey scheme using methods specified in this section will be an alternative to the defult scheme described
in this chapter for infrastructure installations.
A survey arrangement applies to a specific area (discipline) or type of equipment on an installation. When
implemented it will define all roles and responsibilities applicable for that specific area or equipment and how
this shall be followed up on the installation during the operations phase. Survey arrangements are applicable
to periodical surveys for main class and selected optional class notations.
Survey arrangements are defined and available for the following areas:
— machinery equipment, see [2]
— structure, see [3].
2 Machinery survey arrangements
2.1 General
2.1.1 Introduction
The different machinery survey arrangements are based on the Society’s machinery list in accordance with
DNV-RU-OU-0300 Ch.2 and as specified for the installation. The difference between them is the conditions for
obtaining and maintaining the survey arrangement. If a survey arrangement is not specified, the periodical
survey requirements as detailed in Sec.3 [5] shall be followed.
2.1.2 Machinery survey arrangements
The following survey arrangements are available for class related machinery items:
— machinery renewal (MR)
— machinery continuous (MC)
— machinery planned maintenance system (MPMS)
— machinery planned maintenance system – reliability centred (MPMS RCM)
— machinery condition based maintenance (MCBM)
— electrical systems integrity management (ESIM).
For more details about the different survey arrangements, see DNV-RU-OU-0300 Ch.2 Sec.2.
3 Structural survey arrangements
3.1 General
The structural integrity of an installation is maintained by different survey arrangements. The structural
survey arrangements are based on the IIP, see Sec.3 [1.2] in accordance with type of installation.
The difference between the arrangements is the conditions for obtaining and maintaining the survey
arrangement. If a survey arrangement is not specified, the periodical survey requirements as detailed in
Sec.3 shall be followed.
The following survey arrangements are available:
— renewal
— structural continuous (SC)
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— shared structural inspection (SSI).
Chapter 4 Section 5
For more details about the different survey arrangements, see DNV-RU-OU-0300 Ch.2 Sec.4.
For more details about the different structural survey arrangements, see DNV-RU-OU-0300 Ch.2 Sec.4.
4 Data and applications
Sensor data (parameters), other data and information collected from a specific installation, or from other
available sources may be applied to determine optimal solutions and enable more real time and well
documented decisions. Sensor data may be used for performance monitoring (local/remote), maintenance
optimisations, utilisation calculations and remote surveys.
The Society promotes the use of sensor data as an integrated part of classification systematics and
follow up during in-service. Any type of application shall be approved and any sensor data used shall
be quality assured according to the rules and applicable standards. Sensor data shall be collected and
transferred safely, ensuring a sufficient level of security to prevent and mitigate any potential threat or
attack. Data collection infrastructure used for data consumption and sharing shall ensure a sufficient level
of interoperability to facilitate composite hardware, software, network resources and services required for a
sufficient data management.
For more details about data and applications, see DNV-RU-SHIP Pt.6 Ch.11 Sec.1 [4].
Guidance note:
The requirements described in DNV-RU-SHIP Pt.6 Ch.11 Sec.1 [4] for a data collection infrastructure can be applied to any use
case requiring collected data as input for decision making and analytics. Applicable parts only should then be applied.
Guidance note:
The term sensors can include more than only real sensors. It can also include indicator sensors (function based) and numerical
sensors (design model based) where design assumptions are replaced with more accurate assumptions on asset specific
encountered environmental data. Real sensors may also be combined with design models to utilise the accuracy of the real sensors
and the extent of the design models to predict responses at other locations, i.e. hybrid sensors. All these represent variations of
digital twins.
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SECTION 6 SURVEYS PERFORMED BY APPROVED COMPANIES
Chapter 4 Section 6
1 Surveys by approved companies
1.1 General
Parts of the periodical surveys may be carried out by companies approved by DNV. The following survey parts
may be performed by such companies:
— thickness measurements
— bottom survey afloat
— general NDT
— mooring line survey
— condition monitoring (CM).
1.2 Thickness measurements
1.2.1 Thickness measurements as part of the periodical surveys shall be carried out by a qualified company
approved by the Society.
1.2.2 Thickness measurements shall normally be carried out by means of ultrasonic test equipment. The
accuracy of the equipment shall be proven to the surveyor as required.
1.2.3 A thickness measurement report shall be prepared. The report shall give the location of the
measurements, the thickness measured and the corresponding original thickness. Furthermore, the report
shall give the date when the measurements were carried out, type of measuring equipment, names of
personnel and their qualifications. The report shall be signed by the operator.
Guidance note:
For more information, see DNV-CP-0620.
1.3 Bottom survey afloat
An approved company shall be used. The survey shall be witnessed by a surveyor of the Society. The diver
shall use pictorial equipment of such quality that the surveyor is fully satisfied with the information relayed.
Guidance note:
For more information, see DNV-CP-0628 and DNV-CG-0608.
1.4 Non-destructive testing
Non-destructive testing as part of the periodical surveys shall be carried out by a qualified company approved
by the Society.
Guidance note:
1.5 Mooring chain inspections
Dry inspection of mooring lines as part of the periodical surveys shall be carried out by a qualified company
approved by the Society.
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Guidance note:
Chapter 4 Section 6
1.6 Condition monitoring
Condition monitoring as part of the periodical surveys of machinery components and equipment, may be
carried out by a company approved by the Society.
Guidance note:
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Buoy type installations Ch.1 Sec.1 Added buoy type installations to the scope of these rules.

Miscellaneous updates Ch.2 Sec.1 [2.4] New subsection related to interpretations.

Descriptive notation Ch.2 Sec.1 [4.2] Added descriptive notation to list for possible class notations.

Structural type and service Ch.2 Sec.1 [4.4] New subsection for structural design notations.

Name of section for Ch.3 Sec.1 Renamed section from Design and construction requirements

Column-stabilised A structure dependent on the buoyancy of widely spaced columns for Ch.3 Sec.1

Deep draught A floating structure having a relatively deep draught to obtain high Ch.3 Sec.1

Self-elevating A structure with hull of sufficient buoyancy for safe transport which Ch.3 Sec.1

Ship-shaped Monohull ship and barge structures having displacement hulls. Ch.3 Sec.1

Cylindrical A cylindrical shaped displacement hull. Ch.3 Sec.1

Tension leg A buoyant structure connected to a fixed foundation by pre-tensioned Ch.3 Sec.1

Infrastructure installation Permanently placed Infrastructure installation Ch.3 Sec.1

Infrastructure installation Permanently placed Buoy type infrastructure Ch.3 Sec.2

Charging buoy installation Permanently placed Buoy type installation used Ch.3 Sec.2

Class notation Description Qualifier Design requirements

BIS Built for in-water survey - Ch.3 Sec.3 [10]

Crane Offshore, shipboard and platform - Ch.3 Sec.3 [4]

Recyclable Inventory of hazardous materials - Ch.3 Sec.3 [9]

Walk2Work Gangways - Ch.3 Sec.3 [5]

Design principles DNV-OS-A101 DNV-OS-A101 Ch.2 Sec.1

Ship-shaped and barge/pontoon DNV-RU-SHIP Pt.5 DNV-RU-SHIP Pt.2

Column-stabilised-, cylindrical- DNV-OS-B101 for all structural types except For sheltered water

Concrete structures DNV-RU-SHIP Pt.5 DNV-ST-C502 Sec.4

Ship-shaped type Treated as barge/ DNV-OS-C102

Cylindrical type DNV-RU-SHIP Pt.5 DNV-OS-C102

Self-elevating type DNV-OS-C104 DNV-OS-C104

Concrete structures DNV-RU-SHIP Pt.5 DNV-ST-C502

Ship-shaped and barge/pontoon DNV-RU-SHIP Pt.5 DNV-RU-SHIP Pt.3

Concrete structures DNV-RU-SHIP Pt.5 DNV-ST-C502 Sec.7

Ship-shaped and barge/pontoon DNV-RU-SHIP Pt.5 DNV-RU-SHIP Pt.3 Ch.15

Ship-shaped and barge/pontoon DNV-RU-SHIP Pt.5 DNV-RU-SHIP Pt.4

Ship-shaped and barge/pontoon DNV-RU-SHIP Pt.5 DNV-RU-SHIP Pt.4 Ch.8

Ship-shaped and barge/pontoon DNV-RU-SHIP Pt.5 DNV-RU-SHIP Pt.4 Ch.9

Ship-shaped and barge/pontoon DNV-RU-SHIP Pt.5 DNV-RU-SHIP Pt.4 Ch.11

Class notation Description Qualifier Description

POSMOOR Position mooring <None> Passive position mooring system according the technical

HELDK Helicopter deck <none> Structure

Offshore PC Society DNV-ST-0378 Product certificate after installation and testing on

Platform PC Society DNV-ST-0378 Product certificate after installation and testing on

FMS Fatigue methodology Y Calculated design life in years

Class notation Description Qualifier Description

FAB Additional NDT scope Increased scope of NDT

Class notation Description Qualifier Description

Recyclable Safe and environmentally sound Covering the development of inventory of

Class notation Description Qualifier Description

BIS Safe and environmentally sound Covering the development of inventory of

Class notation Description Qualifier Description

Winterized Operation in cold climate Cold Operation in cold climate , though not necessarily in ice-

Class notation Qualifier Enhancement category Additional description

Smart OPM Operations and maintenance Operations and maintenance enhancements related

OPH Operations and maintenance - hull Operations and maintenance enhancements related to

EEN Energy efficiency and environment Energy efficiency and environmental enhancements

Class notation Qualifier Description

Barrier <none> Scope based on selected notations for unit and parameters

Class Notation Qualifier Purpose Application