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SA-DWO-HSERM-OR-004-R0_ Section D / Offshore Requirements Date: January 2013 Document Title: Section D / Offshore Requirements Document Owner: SA-VP-D&WO Review Interval: 48 Months

Section D

Offshore Requirements

Copyright 2013, Saudi Aramco. All rights reserved.



Table of Contents

Contents Page

D-1 Over Water Operations 4 D-2 Life Saving Equipment MODUs 7 D-3 Heliports and Helicopter Operations 15 D-4 Personnel Transfer between Boats and MODUs 22 D-5 Rig/MODU Orientation 25 Revision Summary 28



D-1

Over Water Operations



D-1 / Over Water Operations (OWO)

1. Working over water will be controlled using the Saudi Aramco Rig (SAR) Safe Work Authorization procedure (SWAP) or contractor Permit to Work (PTW) System (Refer to HSERM/A/A-12/SWAP). The Saudi Aramco Liaisonman will counter sign all over water SWAP or PTW.

2. When work is performed over water, the Rig Operator shall instruct all personnel in the proper water entry and survival procedures to be used.

3. While working over water an emergency means of escape from platforms shall be provided.

4. U.S.C.G. or U.K.D.O.T. approved life preservers and buoyant work vests (personal flotation devices (PFDs)) shall be readily available on an offshore rig or platform.

5. Oil-soaked or otherwise damaged personal flotation devices (PFDs) shall be removed from service and destroyed.

6. Approved PFDs shall be worn:

A. When being transported by personnel basket between an offshore drilling rig or platform and a crew boat.

B. When performing work over water or from a work basket that is suspended over water. C. When moving either a blowout preventer or a diverter stack on or off the wellhead where the

suspended work platform on which personnel are working is over open water. D. When being lowered to the water in a davit-launched life raft, life boat, survival craft, rescue craft or

inspection boat. E. When being transported by helicopter over water.

7. Employees wearing PFDs shall keep them snugly fitted and securely fastened. 8. Decks of all rig platforms shall be kept clean of oil, grease, debris and free of all excess equipment that

poses a tripping or fire hazard. 9. Equipment to be transported to or from offshore water locations shall be securely tied down once the cargo

has been loaded on a vessel.



D-1/OWO/Continued 10. It shall be the responsibility of the person skippering a vessel to determine when it is safe or unsafe to tie

up or jack up on a well site. 11. Fire drills, abandon rig drills, Hydrogen Sulphide (H2S) drills, and man overboard drills shall be held by the

Rig Operator as per HSERM/A/A-6/ED. The Rig Operator shall brief all newly arriving personnel on all emergency procedures.

12. Working over water during adverse weather conditions shall be suspended when rescue operations, if necessary cannot be conducted safely, i.e., Support Vessel unable to provide rescue support or the rig cannot safely launch the Fast Rescue Craft.

13. Sufficient work area illumination shall be provided in the over water work and sea areas. 14. Man-Overboard rescue plan shall be part of the over-the-side-work JSA. 15. Definitions, Abbreviations and Acronyms: Refer to HSERM/A/A-1/DA&A.

16. References: Refer to HSERM/A/A-2/Reference Material.



D-2

Life Saving Equipment MODUs



D-2 / Life Saving Equipment (LSE) MODUs

1. There shall always be enough personal flotation devices (PFDs) aboard to provide 125% coverage of

persons on board at any time.

2. The PFDs shall be maintained in good condition, U.S.C.G. or U.K.D.O.T. approved, and labeled with the name of the rig.

3. Spare PFDs shall be stored in marked containers throughout the rig.

4. Each cabin shall be equipped with the proper number of PFDs stored on top of the lockers.

5. PFDs shall be equipped with compliant (within the manufacturers expiration dates) salt water activated

lights, whistles and reflector tape.

6. Each offshore rig shall be equipped with at least ten (10) life buoys rings maintained in satisfactory

condition, and mounted so that they are easily removable from their brackets.

7. At least one ring life buoy on each side of the offshore rig (total of two) shall have attached to the ring a buoyant life line that is at least 1-1/2 times the distance from the deck of stowage to the waterline at low tide and maximum air gap of 27.4 meters (90 feet), whichever is greater. The end of the line must not be secured to the rig.

Note: These life buoys may not have any other attachment, the throwing line must be attached directly to

the buoy, and the throwing line must be stored so as to unravel without knotting when used.

8. Not less than one half of the total number of lifebuoys shall be provided with lifebuoy self-igniting lights, not less than two of these shall also be provided with lifebuoy self-activating smoke signals and be capable of quick release. Lifebuoys with lights and those with lights and smoke signals shall be equally distributed on both sides of the MODU and shall not be the lifebuoys provided with lifelines.

9. All ring life buoys shall be in their proper location, and each shall be marked with the rig name and port of registry.

10. Escape ladders with OEM protective covers shall be provided and maintained either side of the MODU on the main deck. Escape ladders shall be attached to the MODU on no less than two (2) certified anchor points each with a minimum SWL of 1000 kg or the manufacturer SWL of the ladder. Appropriate access platforms shall be provided for each escape ladder.



D-2/LSE/Continued 11. There shall be sufficient Inflatable life rafts for the total number of persons allowed aboard. Inflatable life

rafts and their containers shall be intact and not damaged; rubber seals shall be free of breakage or damage, and the container bands intact.

12. Operating instructions shall be posted at each life raft.

13. Annual certification by an authorized third party and servicing inspections shall be required for all life rafts

and containers.

14. All life raft containers shall be kept clean and free of oil and gas, and shall be clearly marked with "inflatable life raft, date of next servicing and capacity.

15. Access to each raft shall be free of obstructions that would interfere with launching.

16. The cradle for each raft shall be of proper size and the release mechanism kept free of rust and corrosion.

17. Inflatable life raft containers shall be stored with the top straight up so the drain holes on the bottom are properly positioned for drainage of any moisture.

18. Temporary lashing bands used in transporting the inflatable life raft containers shall be removed before stowage on the rig.

19. The Rig Operator shall ensure that the length of the painter line for each manually launched inflatable life raft is greater than the distance from the deck of stowage to the waterline at low tide and maximum air gap. The Rig Operator shall ensure all life rafts are stowed within the manufacturers maximum certified storage height.

20. The exit point for the painter line shall be pointed aft of the rig when possible to protect it from the on-coming water during towing.

21. The painter line for each inflatable life raft which is not davit-launched shall have its external end secured to

a strong point on the platform. 22. Each life raft station shall be clearly marked to conform to the Station Bill.



D-2/LSE/Continued 23. Emergency escape routes leading to the lifeboat and life raft stations shall be conspicuously marked.

Pathways shall be painted throughout the MODU, maintained and kept clear at all times. A standard escape route/pathway will have a minimum width of 600 mm (24 inches) in accordance with the applicable SOLAS Regulations.

24. Station Bills shall be kept current and posted in conspicuous locations throughout the MODU. All MODU

Station Bills shall define the Emergency Response Actions to be taken in the following specific incident scenarios:

A. Rig Abandonment. B. Combustible Gas Release. C. Fire. D. H2S Release. E. MODU Rescue Boat Operations

Note: Each MODU shall develop a compliant Station Bill which is aligned with the required Fire Attack Plans, H2S Contingency Plan, and Safety Briefing. The Station Bill shall specifically define the required emergency response actions to be taken upon the activation of any low level visual gas release alarm. Crucial MODU Emergency Response Assignments such as the closure of Main Deck Fire Dampers and Hatches, Activation of Fixed Fire Extinguishing Systems, along with the composition of the Fire Fighting and Rescue Teams shall also be clearly defined.

25. The launching equipment for davit-launched inflatable life rafts must include:

A. A means to hold it securely while personnel enter the life raft. B. A means to rapidly retrieve the falls if the station has more than one life raft. C. The capability of being operated from either the life raft or from the rig. D. Winch controls located where the operator can observe the life raft launching. E. A system whereby a loaded life raft does not have to be lifted before it is lowered.

26. Not more than two davit-launched life rafts may be launched from the same launching equipment.

Note: All personnel aboard will receive sufficient training as to allow them to efficiently and safely load and launch a davit launched life raft.

27. Survival craft and life rafts shall be manufactured to a recognized international standard.



D-2/LSE/Continued 28. The access route and launching platform from which survival craft are to be launched shall be kept clear of

any obstruction that interferes with the immediate launching of the craft. 29. An embarkation ladder extending, in a single length, from the deck to the waterline in the lightest seagoing

condition under unfavorable conditions of trim of up to 10 and a list of up to 20 either way shall be provided at each embarkation station or at every two adjacent embarkation stations for survival craft launched down the side of the MODU. The operator may permit such ladders to be replaced by approved devices to afford access to the survival craft when waterborne, provided that there shall be at least one embarkation ladder on each side of the ship. Other means of embarkation enabling descent to the water in a controlled manner may be permitted for the life rafts.

30. Emergency and dead ship lighting shall be provided at each embarkation ladder, life raft, life boat, rescue

boat and designated muster stations. Emergency and dead ship lighting shall also be provided for overboard launching zones and shall be maintained in good working order.

31. Each survival craft shall be marked with the number of the craft, name of the rig, port of registry, and the

number of persons allowed in the craft. This marking shall be with letters at least 7.6 centimeters (3 inches) high and in a color that contrasts to the background color of the craft (international orange).30. Davit release mechanisms are to be clearly labeled in a manner to prevent premature release.

32. Davit release mechanisms are to be clearly labeled in a manner to prevent premature release. 33. The watertight doors of all survival craft shall seal properly to maintain watertight integrity. 34. Spare life preservers shall be stored in a storage box outside both lifeboats. 35. A compass shall be mounted in the craft where it will be readily visible to the operator. It shall be

maintained in good working order. 36. The gear shift and throttle control shall always be kept in the neutral position until made ready for starting

the engines. 37. The salt water inlet valve and fuel shut-off valve shall always be in the open position. 38. The fuel tank shall be kept full. Lifeboat and rescue boat diesel fuel shall be changed out quarterly and a

log maintained.



D-2/LSE/Continued 39. All survival craft shall be checked weekly and recorded in a log book by a qualified mechanic to ensure the

following:

A. Compressed air tanks are full. B. Drain plug is in place. C. Battery and battery connections are in good condition. D. Belts and hoses are in good condition. E. Transmission and hydraulic fluid, and oil levels are in the full range of the dipstick.

40. Emergency lifeboat drills shall be conducted in accordance with HSERM/A/A-6/ED. 41. All survival craft engines shall be started weekly and run for no longer than five minutes (or until the engine

becomes warm) if the craft is not placed in the water. 42. All emergency supplies required in the survival craft shall be visually inspected weekly to ensure that they

are still safely stored in the craft. 43. Emergency food rations and drinking water in each survival craft shall be replaced prior to their expiration

date. They shall be replaced sooner if the vacuum seal of the container is lost. Signal flares shall be replaced prior to their expiration date.

44. The complete launching system for all survival craft shall be visually inspected weekly by a qualified

mechanic to ensure that the hand stop, wire rope, U-clamps, motor and motor starter, supports, sheaves and blocks, falls, release pins, and limit switches are in good order.

45. When any survival craft is launched in the water during boat drills, the sprinkler system shall be checked to

ensure that it works properly. 46. A survival craft operator and alternate operator shall be assigned to each craft. Both shall be trained in the

operation of the survival craft. As a minimum, one of the assigned operators will be capable of completing running repairs on the survival craft.in accordance with HSERM/A/A-5/C&T.

47. One Transponder (McMurdo Marine Model RT9-3 or equivalent) shall be available at each lifeboat.



D-2/LSE/Continued 48. Each offshore rig will be inspected by representatives of Saudi Aramco organizations as required.

49. Class Society 5 year load test certificates are to be obtained for all lifeboat on-load release mechanisms

winches and davits, this information will be entered into the MODU lifting equipment registry. 50. Lifeboats shall have a compliant cascade system installed complete with manifolds to ensure sufficient air

is available under demand for the total capacity the lifeboat is certified to carry. Cascade plug in points shall be available for the maximum allowable capacity of the lifeboat. Air will be supplied from the MODU cascade system via a breakaway airline connection.

51. Each lifeboat shall have certified anchor points used for connecting safety slings during lifeboat inspections

and maintenance rated the lifeboats OEMs certified minimum SWL. 52. Lifeboat and life raft on-load release mechanisms shall be certified by an OEM authorized third party

service provider, on-load release mechanisms will be inspected annually, load tested every 5 years. 53. All designated muster stations shall have a minimum of 0.35 m2 (square meters) per person of

unobstructed assembly area. The calculation of the required assembly area shall exclude any obstructions, defined access/escape paths, lifejacket containers or doorway openings.

54. Muster areas shall have clearly marked assembly indications on the deck for each person assigned to the

muster station. 55. Cascade breathing manifolds shall be suitably positioned to minimize the potential for any obstructions of

access/escape paths. Hose lengths at muster areas shall be of adequate length and shall not allow obstructions to the defined exit/emergency paths.

56. Designated muster areas shall be arranged appropriately to allow for a clear access path to the lifeboats

embarkation area without obstructing the movement of assembled personnel. 57. Muster Area personnel assignments shall be defined based upon calculated space available. 58. Each rig shall have a designated Zodiac or equivalent rescue boat equipped with a forty (40) horse power

diesel engine and four (4) point certified lifting system. The certified lifting frame shall have an OEM 200 % proof load test and a minimum 5:1 safety factor and shall obtain a Saudi Aramco blue inspection sticker. The rescue boat shall comply with all applicable SOLAS Regulations. All designated members of the rescue boat crew shall have specific training and operations experience with the rescue boat.



D-2/LSE/Continued 59. Definitions, Abbreviations and Acronyms: Refer to HSERM/A/A-1/DA&A.


Note: All MODUs shall develop and implement an OEM Compliant LSE maintenance and inspection process

to ensure all LSEs are diligently maintained and readily operable.



D-3

Heliports and

Helicopter Operations



D-3 / Heliports and Helicopter Operations (H&HO)

1. The Rig Operator shall ensure that a fully equipped fire equipment storage box is available at the heliport

for firefighting and rescue. The contents of this box are listed in, but not limited to, Saudi Aramco Aviation Departments Helideck Crash Box Inventory List (Refer to HSERM/B/B-7/FFE&O/B-7b/OFF/FFE&O/Appendix No.2).

2. All MODU Helidecks shall stringently comply with the Saudi Aramco CAP-437 Requirements defined in both HSERM/B/B-7/FFE&O/B-7b/OFF/FFE&O/Appendix No.2 and HSERM/D/D-3/H&HO. Any changes and/or modifications to the MODU Helidecks or Helideck Operations Procedures shall be reviewed and approved by the Saudi Aramco Aviation Helicopter Safety Pilot. All newly contracted and refurbished MODUs shall submit Obstacle Free Sector Sketch developed in accordance with CAP-437 chapter 3 section 6 to the Saudi Aramco Aviation Helicopter Safety Pilot for review and approval.

SA CAP-437 MODU Helideck Design and Operations Compliance shall be formally verified in a Periodic

(6-Month) OECD Emergency Operations Preparedness Assessment Process.

3. Unless the heliport is a continuous extension of a rig deck with unrestricted entry and exit to it, there shall

be at least two exit routes from the heliport. One exit may be designated for emergency use only. All helideck exits shall include compliant stairways along with the specified helideck operations warning signs.

4. Each access to the heliport area shall be marked with warning signs in Arabic and English saying "Beware of the Tail Rotor.

5. Each MODU will have a passenger waiting area; the passenger waiting area will be so positioned as to be out of the helicopter/helideck crash fragment area. This area shall have a passenger briefing sign, a clear deck policy sign, and a scale for weighing passengers. All passengers will assemble in the helicopter waiting area at least 30 minutes before the helicopter arrival; passenger will not leave this area to proceed to the helideck until instructed to do so by the MODU HLO.

6. Each shift must have a designated HLO (Helicopter Landing Officer), to meet landing aircraft. The HLO will have a current OPITO approved HLO certificate. The HLO shall wear a brightly colored vest with the letters HLO clearly printed on the front and rear of the vest. His duties include the following:

A. Inform the crane operator to cease operations.

Note: Cranes shall be cradled if possible before Helicopter landings and takeoffs. If unable to cradle

the boom, the crane operator shall stand next to the crane cab in full view of the pilot.

B. Supervise fire and crash team. C. Inform the fire and crash rescue team on helicopter operations. D. Check the helideck for loose objects.



D-3/H&HO/Continued

E. Obtain the exact weight of passengers, baggage and cargo, and log this information on the passenger

manifest for the pilot. F. Do not load any cargo until directed by the pilot. G. Direct loading and off-loading of cargo. H. Supervise the loading and unloading of passenger baggage. I. Supervise passengers entering and exiting the aircraft. J. Assure life vests and seat belts are correctly worn. K. Any fluid/oil leakage found on the helideck after the helicopter has taken off, must be immediately

reported to the pilot. L. Passengers are to follow the instructions of the Pilot and the HLO at all times. M. No smoking is allowed with any aspect of helicopter flights or helideck operations.

7. The HLO shall ensure the following procedures are adhered to during helicopter operations. Other requirements may be imposed depending upon operation. Prior to Helicopter Arrivals or Departures:

A. The helicopter landing area is to be clear of obstructions, debris or loose articles. B. Safety nets, if provided around the landing area, are to be properly secured and in good condition. C. The standby vessel, if provided, will be informed that helicopter operations are going to take place. D. The firefighting equipment for the helicopter landing area is to be manned, unless remote monitors are

installed. If remote monitors are installed, the remote operation point must be manned. E. Access to the helideck must be restricted. F. Approaches/departures to/from helideck shall be observed and helicopter pilots notified of any

abnormalities or deviation noted from safe operations.

8. Helideck Operations

A. Helicopter on the Helideck Passengers shall remain seated with lifejackets on and wait to disembark until told to do so by the pilot,

HLO.



D-3/H&HO/Continued

1) Passengers shall exit the helicopter directly away from the side of the helicopter and then exit the

heliport, or as directed, being mindful to keep clear of the tail rotor and the main rotors at the front of the helicopter.

2) The helideck crew will unload baggage under the supervision of the HLO.

B. Helicopter Departures

1) The pilot shall be given a copy of the manifest with accurate weights, for outgoing

passengers/cargo from HLO. 2) Passengers, baggage and cargo shall be loaded per the directions of the pilot and HLO. 3) Passengers shall follow the directions of the pilot and HLO and be mindful to keep clear of the tail

rotor and the main rotors at the front of the helicopter. 4) Passengers shall wear lifejackets and ear protection, with seat belts fastened. 5) The HLO shall check the closure of doors and the security of hatches. 6) The HLO shall check for fuel and oil leaks. 7) The HLO shall clear the Helideck prior to take off. 8) The HLO shall give the all clear signal to pilot before take-off.

9. Helicopter Refueling

Refueling operations shall follow these guidelines and also conform to regulations. It is of vital importance to supply the correct grade of uncontaminated fuel to the helicopters and to maintain communications between the pilot and refueling crew during the operation.

A. The pilot, HLO shall direct the refueling and ensure the fuel in the storage tank is properly settled. B. All passengers should normally be disembarked and clear of the helideck unless the pilot has approved

otherwise. C. When the pilot is ready, the quantity of fuel required has been determined and the correct grade of fuel

has been verified, run out the delivery hose on the helideck to the aircraft refueling point. Take a fuel sample from the nozzle end or from the water separator drain point and carry out a water detection check. The pilot should witness the test or be shown the sample and give his approval before refueling.

D. Next attach the main grounding lead to the helicopter grounding point.



D-3/H&HO/Continued

E. When pressure refueling

Connect the hose pressure coupling to the aircraft and remain adjacent to the fueling point. When the pilot indicates refueling should begin, start the pump. If any problems arise, the person assigned to operate the pump shall shut it off immediately. When delivery is completed, stop the pump; disconnect the hose pressure fitting from the helicopter and close the filler cap.

F. When Refueling by Gravity rather than by Pump

1) First connect the bonding lead from the hose nozzle to the receptacle on the helicopter, open the tank filler cap and insert the nozzle. Begin delivery when the pilot indicates to do so. Upon completion of the delivery, remove the nozzle, replace the filler cap and disconnect the bonding lead.

2) Finally, take a fuel sample and conduct another water detection test. Remove the delivery hose from the helideck and stow, conduct a final check that the filler cap is secure, disconnect the grounding lead from the helicopter and ensure that all equipment is clear of the helideck. Record the fuel quantity dispensed.

10. Green LED lighting shall be installed on the outer perimeter of the helicopter landing surface at intervals not exceeding three (3) meters behind the trench drain. Four (4) helicopter xenon landing surface flood lights are to be installed and shall be so arranged as not to impair the Pilots vision during night operations. The lights are to be strategically positioned to ensure they do not obstruct the helideck fire monitor nozzle 90 degree spray pattern. All lighting shall have a minimum OEM ambient operating temperature of 50 C. The upper portion of the light guard should be no greater than six inches above the helideck.

11. If the highest points on the rig exceed the elevation of the helideck by more than fifty feet, an Omni-directional red light shall be fitted (Crown and Legs) at that point including a bow LED leg illumination flood light. In addition, helideck operations status lights shall be provided in accordance with CAP-437 chapter 4 section 3.6.

12. An UPS power supply shall power the perimeter and obstruction lighting and lighting along heliport access and egress routes as well as the illuminated windsock.

13. A rotating or flashing red strobe shall be installed on the crane gantry of any crane boom which is able to reach the helideck. The red strobe shall be illuminated whenever the crane engine/motor are operating. Crane operators must be knowledgeable about proper procedures to use around helicopters.

14. The helideck safety net shall extend 1.5 meters (5 feet) in the horizontal plane and be arranged so that the outboard edge does not exceed the level of the landing surface and angled so that it has an upward and outward slope of approximately 10 degrees. The required helideck perimeter trench drain system shall not be routed under the perimeter safety netting.



D-3/H&HO/Continued 15. Each heliport shall have a minimum of four recessed tie-down points arranged to secure one helicopter in

the middle of the deck.

16. Each heliport shall be constructed with a helideck perimeter trench drain system sized to accommodate a

minimum combined flow rate of the actual firefighting system plus the helicopter fuel spill without any accumulation on the helideck surface. All drain openings shall be covered with secured perforated covers to eliminate trip hazards. Heliport drains shall be able to effectively drain all fluids from the heliport. Heliport drain systems shall be required to pass a five (5) minute drain test with two monitors flowing in a 90 degree spray pattern at the actual flow rate.

17. Each heliport shall have a windsock that is easily visible to the pilot. It must be illuminated for night operations and not constitute an obstacle to helicopter operations.

18. The heliport markings shall be in stringent compliance with the Saudi Aramco Aviation CAP 437 paint guide.

19. Obstruction markings are as follows:

A. Any obstruction four feet or higher is a main rotor obstruction and must have a solid red arc one third the rotor diameter of the largest helicopter expected to land there.

B. Any obstruction six inches or higher is a tail rotor obstruction and must be marked with a three foot solid

red rectangular border. C. Any obstruction on the deck less than six inches high is a skid hazard and must be marked with an

eight inch red circular band.

20. The rig must be equipped with a VHF radio that allow(s) for direct communications with the helicopter pilot. 21. A red omnidirectional strobe Visual Status Warning light shall be installed at close proximity to the helideck

to serve as a visual aid to Helicopter Pilots that the helideck is closed. A. The Visual Status Warning Light shall be interlocked into the MODUs Emergency Alarm System and

maintained in good working order. B. The Visual Warning Light shall also be capable of manual activation by the HLO or Control Room at the

HLOs direction.



D-3/H&HO/Continued

C. Existing MODUs utilizing the combination of a helideck traffic cone and rig alarm system strobe lights

is a compliant equivalent to the SA CAP-437 specified status warning light until the next shipyard visit. 22. SA Aviation Helideck Operations Shutdown Procedure:

A. Any flagrant failure to stringently comply with the defined SA CAP-437 Helideck design and operations

requirements will be immediately reported to the SA Aviation Helicopter Safety Pilot for formal review and Helideck Closure consideration as deemed appropriate. 1) Failure to continuously maintain a certified HLO and or two man helideck crash team onboard at all

times.

2) Severely impaired/inoperative helideck foam firefighting system. 3) Severely impaired/inoperative helideck CAP-437 lighting system. 4) A noncompliant Helideck CFR Procedure.

B. A periodic (6 month) SA D&WO MODU Helideck CFR Operations Preparedness Assessment shall be completed and forwarded to the SA Aviation Helideck Safety Pilot for formal review.

23. Definitions, Abbreviations and Acronyms: Refer to HSERM/A/A-1/DA&A. 24. References: Refer to HSERM/A/A-2/Reference Material.



D-4

Personnel Transfer between Boats and MODUs



D-4 / Personnel Transfer between Boats (PT) and MODUs

1. Personnel transfers will be controlled by the use of an adequate risk assessment and the contractors

Permit to Work (PTW) system.

2. An offshore crane operator shall not be required or permitted to transfer personnel by personnel basket if

the wind force is above 20 mph (17 knots) unless it is an emergency, then the following restrictions will apply; no personnel transfers will take place if the wind speed is 35 mph (30 knots) or more, or if the wave height is above 1.8 meters (6 feet).

3. Personnel shall be transferred by basket to or from a rig only when visibility is good.

4. The lifting and lowering of personnel in a personnel basket shall be over open water whenever reasonably practicable.

5. A safety line shall be used on each personnel basket. The crane hook shall be equipped with a safety latch.

6. Each personnel basket used for transferring personnel by crane between an offshore rig and crew boat shall:

A. Have current lifting gear certification. B. Be in good condition. C. Provided with an adequate number of approved life preservers or buoyant work vests. D. It shall be stored and covered when not being used.

7. The Crane Operator must hold an approved Saudi Aramco License or home country License indicating that he has been tested and passed, to handle man baskets.

8. The offshore crane operator shall not be required or permitted to transfer more than four persons by

personnel basket each crane trip.

9. When employees are transported by personnel basket, they shall wear approved life preservers or buoyant work vests. They shall stand on the outer rim of the basket facing inward.

10. Only light hand luggage shall be permitted inside the personnel basket when the basket is occupied by personnel.



D-4/PT/Continued

11. Rig supplies shall not be transported by personnel basket at any time.

12. Personnel transfers at night will only take place in an emergency with the prior knowledge of the Aramco

Liaisonman.

Note: Ensure adequate lighting is available for safe operations. 13. Definitions, Abbreviations and Acronyms: Refer to HSERM/A/A-1/DA&A. 14. References: Refer to HSERM/A/A-2/Reference Material.



D-5

Rig/MODU Orientation



D-5 / Rig/MODU Orientation (RO)

1. Work Site Orientation is applicable to all personnel visiting /working at the rig site. 2. The rig orientation shall be conducted when personnel arrive at the work site. 3. General instructions pertaining to living quarters, emergency exits, emergency signals, location of first aid

stations, etc., shall be explained prior to commencing work. 4. Information shall include, but not limited to:

A. Fire and Emergency Station Assignments and Escape Routes. B. All personnel will receive rig evacuation training. C. All personnel will know their Lifeboat Stations and Assignments. D. All personnel will be able to identify emergency signals and state his assignments. E. Room Assignment Including bunk card review. F. Review of any rig specific safety policies. G. Confirm all personnel have viewed contractor Hazard Observation Program. H. Orientation/Indoctrination Check List (See Employee Orientation Checklist) will be completed for all

personnel and a copy of said will be retained at the rig location. I. All personnel will be issued with Rig Safety Handbook (if applicable). J. All personnel will receive rig specific H2S training as per HSERM/B/B-5/H2S Safety. K. All personnel will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the general safety rules HSERM/A/A-

3/GSR. L. All personnel will be able to explain reason for pre-tour safety meetings. M. All personnel will be able to demonstrate their understanding of their responsibilities toward safe

working practices. N. All personnel will be able to demonstrate their understanding of when a Permit to Work is required. O. All personnel will be able to demonstrate their understanding of when a Risk Assessment is required. P. Use of cellular phones.



D-5/RO/Continued

5. The Person in Charge or designated person shall conduct a tour of the rig with all new personnel

explaining emergency procedures and evacuation routes.

6. The Person in Charge shall oversee their enrollment in to the contractor Short Service Employee program

as per HSERM/A/A-8/SSE.

7. All personnel will complete the rig orientation as a minimum once per year. 8. Third party, service contractors will repeat the rig orientation if absent from the rig location for greater than

3 months. 9. Any contractor or client personnel absent from the rig for greater than 3 months will be required to repeat

the rig orientation. 10. Personnel who cannot produce verification of having completed H2S training within the past 2 years will be

required to undertake a complete H2S orientation as per HSERM/B/B-5/H2S Safety , if the drilling contractor cannot facilitate said training, training will be provided by a 3rd party at the cost of the persons employer.

11. No personnel are allowed on rig locations without H2S training. 12. Definitions, Abbreviations and Acronyms: Refer to HSERM/A/A-1/DA&A.




Revision Summary

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00 Jan 2013 Original Release RGW RGW OSH & AAR

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