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Vessel Safety GuideGuidance for Offshore Renewable Energy DevelopersApril 2012

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Contents

Foreword 2

Purpose of the Guidance 2

1. Effective Vessel Selection and Operation 41.1VesselSelection 41.2SafetyManagement 41.3RoleandResponsibilities-Vessel 41.4RolesandResponsibilities-Organisational 51.5TrainingandCompetence 51.6MedicalTraining 61.7MedicalCertification 61.8SimultaneousOperations(SIMOPS) 71.9SeaState/WeatherFactors 71.10HealthandSafety 7

2. Vessel Selection – Regulatory Aspect 82.1RegulatoryBodies 82.2Certification 92.3VesselSelection 102.4Audit 10

3. Suitability Assessment When Selecting A Vessel 11

4. End Of Contract / Project Review 16

5. Abbreviations/Glossary 17

AppendicesAppendixI:ActivitySpecificFactorstoBeConsidered 18AppendixII:ReferenceDocuments 20

FiguresFigure1–Lifecyclestagesofanoffshoreenergyproject 2Figure2–HighLevelSummaryofResponsibilities 5Figure3-SummaryoftrainingrequirementsMasters/Skippersforvariousvesseltypes 6Figure4-Considerationwhendeterminingtheappropriatecertificationforavessel 10Figure5–FitForPurposeVesselSelectionProcess 12Figure6–VesselselectionFactorstoConsider 14

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ThisdocumentwaspreparedforRenewableUKandTheCrownEstatebyDetNorskeVeritas(DNV).

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Foreword

RenewableUK(RUK)andTheCrownEstateareworkinginpartnership(inHealthandSafety)tofacilitatethesharingoflessonsandthedevelopmentofgoodpracticeintheoffshorerenewableindustrytoensurethesafeandsuccessfuldeliveryofrenewableenergyprojectsfortheUK.

Thisdocumentisthefirstpartofaseriesofhealth&safetyguidelinesdevelopedfortheoffshorerenewableindustry,aimingatassistingdevelopersthroughoutallphasesofoffshorerenewableprojectswithintheUnitedKingdomRenewableEnergyZone(UKREZ).Theguidegivesinformationandinsightonhealthandsafetyaspectsrelatedtotheselectionofvessels.ThiswillassistdutyholdersintheselectionofvesselsandequipmentforoperationsintheUKREZincludingtransittoandfromthezone,thatarebothsafeandFitforPurpose.

Fitforpurposeinthecontextofthisguidemeans:

“A vessel with the appropriate capability, equipment and crewing levels to carry out planned activities at a specific site for a defined duration, taking due consideration of the activity, site location, conditions and any changes to plans or incidents which may reasonably be foreseen.”

ItshouldbenotedthattheHealth&SafetyatWorketc.Act1974(ApplicationoutsideGreatBritain)(Variation)Order2009(and2011variationorder)extendtheprescribedprovisionsoftheHSWActtoworkactivitiesbeyondtheterritorialseaandtootherspecifiedareasdesignatedbyorderundersection1(7)oftheContinentalShelfAct1964.ItextendstheHSWActtoworkactivitiessuchastheconstruction,repairandoperationofenergystructuresandrelatedstructureswithinarenewableenergyzone(REZ).AnewOrderisexpectedtocomeintoeffectinApril2013

Purpose of the guidance

Offshorewind,waveandtidalprojectsareintroducingnewanduniquerisksbymovingfurtheroffshoreintodeeperwatersandmorehostileenvironments.Theselectionandmanagementofappropriatevesselsiscriticaltoensurethesafeandsuccessfulexecutionofprojects.

TheCrownEstateisthereforedevelopingaseriesofsafetyguidancedocumentsincollaborationwithRUKthataddressthesignificanthealthandsafetyaspectsofmarineoperationsduringthelifecycleofoffshoreprojectswhichcomprisesthebroadstagesshowninFigure1.Whilsteachareawillhavedifferingmarinecharacteristicsandawiderangeofvesselswillbeutilisedinthevariousoperations,thisdocumentisintendedtoprovideguidanceintheprocessofselectionandmanagementofvesselsandinterfaceofequipmenttoensureallareFitforPurposeandoperatedwithinarobustHealth&Safetymanagementsystem.Guide Target Audience & Applicability

Theguideisaimedatdevelopersandthosenewtotheoffshorerenewablesectorthatmaynotbefamiliarwiththeoperationofvesselsorareconsideringusingvesselsindeeperwaterorfurtherfromshore.

Theguidecoversmostvesseltypescommonlyused.TheprincipleofensuringvesselsareFitforPurposealsoapplieswhereinnovativesolutionsoralternativevesseltypesareused.

Theguideassumesthatatenderassessmentwhichconsideredduediligence(definedasacompetentandreasonableefforttoensurethesuppliercanmeettheirobligationsinasafemanner)hasbeencarriedouttodeterminethecompetenceofthevesselsupplier/owner.

Itshouldbenotedthattheguidetakesaccountofapplicableregulations,

guidanceandgoodpracticeascurrentlyseentoapplytovesselsafetyforthedevelopmentphaseofoffshorerenewableenergyprojects.Itisexpectedthatasregulations,standardsandindustrygoodpracticedevelopfurtherrevisionswillbemadetotheguidance.

Development (and Consenting) Phase

Thedevelopmentphaseforthepurposesofthisguideistakentomeantheperiodofactivityleadinguptothepointwhereconstructionisreadytocommencefollowingtheawardofconsentandincludesbutisnotlimitedto:

• Bird,fish&mammalsurveys;• Vesseltrafficsurveys;• Geotechnical&Geophysicalsurveys;• Installationofmeteorologicalequipment

(e.g.Masts/Buoys);• Crewtransferandservicevesseluse(to

maintainmeteorologicalequipment).

Construction and Installation Phase

Thephaseduringwhichconstructionoftheenergydevelopmentisundertakenwiththeinstallationoffoundations,erectionofthesupportstructuresandinstallationoftheturbines,cablesorotherequipmentasappropriatetothetypeofenergyproductionsystem.

Operations and Maintenance Phase

Oncompletionofconstruction,thedaytodayoperationandproductionofpowerfordeliverytothegridandtheon-goingmaintenanceofthestructures,balanceofplantandinfrastructure.

Figure 1: Lifecycle Stages of an Offshore Energy Project(areas covered by this issue of the guide are highlighted in green)

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Decommissioning Phase

Removalofequipmentattheendoftheitemsusefullifeinaccordancewithextantenvironmentalandregulatoryrequirementsatthetimeofremoval.PhasecouldincluderepoweringwhichwouldinvolveactivitiessetoutinthephasesoutlinedinFigure1.

Guide Layout

Thisguidegivesanoverviewofvesselsafetyissueswhichshouldbeconsideredandareapplicabletoanyactivityorvessel.AppendixIprovidesspecificadditionalinformation,eithertogeneralrequirementscommontoallactivitiesandvessels,ordirectlyrelatedtoaspecificactivity.AppendixIIgivesalistofrelevantlegislationandexistingguidelineswhichmayassistthereader.

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1. EFFECTIVE VESSEL SELECTION AND OPERATION

1.1 Vessel Selection

TheselectionofaFitforPurposevesseltooperateintheUKREZhastotakeintoaccountawiderangeoffactorsincluding:

• Theactivityitwillbecarryingout;• Theconditionslikelytobe

encounteredatthesiteoftheactivityandduringtransitto/fromthesite;

• Thedurationofthework.

Selectionshouldalsoconsider:

• Competence,experienceandtrainingofmarineandprojectcrews;

• Proceduralandindividualcompanyrequirements;

• Managementsystemsensuringsafeworking;

• Compliancewiththeappropriatemaritimerulesandregulations;

• Equipmentandfacilitiesrequiredtocarryouttheactivity.

Themajorityofactivitiescanbroadlybesubdividedintothefollowingsteps:

• Pre operation–Includingselectionofthevessel,mobilisationofequipmentandpersonneltothevessel.Thismayincludeinstallationofequipmentontoand/ormodificationofthevessel;

• During operations–Carryingouttheactivitye.g.surveys,installationofmeteorologicalmonitoringequipmentandmasts,transits,emergencysupport;

• Post operation–De-mobilisationofequipmentandpersonnelincludingreturningthevesseltoitspre-hireconfiguration.

Alloftheaboveshouldtakeintoaccountthehazardsassociatedwitheachstepandthepotentialimpactonthepeopleandvessel,hencerobustriskassessment,usingrecognisedtechniquesandmitigationofhazardsisrequired.Alevelofproportionalityneedstobeappliedinrelationtothedegreeofcomplexityrequiredfortheriskassessmenttechniquechosen(ReferenceISO31000andIEC/ISO31010).

1.2 Safety Management

Healthandsafetyisfundamentaltothesuccessfulcompletionoftheactivities.Eachactivitymustbedrivenbyriskassessmenttoensurethevesselselectionprocessaddressesallrisksasfarasreasonablypracticable.

Theparty(companyorindividual)withresponsibilityforthevesselshould:

• OperateaSafetyManagementSystem(SMS)whichcomplieswiththeInternationalSafetyManagement(ISM)CoderequirementsoftheInternationalMaritimeOrganisation,ifover500GrossTonnage(GT);or,

• BemanagedinaccordancewithMaritimeandCoastguardAgency(MCA)requirements;or,

• HaveaSafetyManagementSystemapprovedbyitsflagstatewhichhasbeenrecognisedbytheMCAandmeetsUKportstaterequirementsifthevesselisoperatinginUKterritorialwaters;or,

• Jack-upsshouldhaveadocumentedprocedurethatincludesallthekeyrequirementsoftheISMcodeifnotISMcompliant.

Developersandtheircontractorswhohaveresponsibilitiesfortheprojectand/ordefinedactivitybeingcarriedoutshould:

• Haveinplaceanestablishedandmaintainedhealthandsafetymanagementsystem.ThisshouldtakeaccountthegeneraldutiessetoutundertheHealthandSafetyatWorketc.Act1974andapplicabledelegatedlegislation(e.g.ManagementofHealthandSafetyatWorkRegulations1999,Construction(DesignandManagement)Regulations2007etc.).

Itisgoodpracticeforabridgingdocumenttobeproducedforthevesselwhich:

• Shouldbridgebetweenthecontractor’s(project)andcharterer’s(vessel)systems;

• Ensuressafepracticesareimplemented,understoodbyprojectandmarinecrewsandareauditable;

• ClearlyidentifiesEmergencyResponseactionsandprocedures;

• Clearlyidentifiesincidentreportingandrecordingprocesses;

• Alignsthesystemstoalevelappropriatetotheactivity;

• Identifiesandresolvesareasofconfusion;

• Ensuresprojectandmarinecrew’srolesandresponsibilities,particularlyintheeventofanaccident,arefullyunderstood;

• Istoalevelofdetailappropriatetothevesselandtheactivity.

1.3 Role and Responsibilities - VesselUltimatelytheMasterofthevesselisresponsibleforthesafetyofthevessel,itscrew,andallotherpersonnelonthevesselandwillalwayshaveoverridingauthority.HowevertheMasterwillneedtoliaisecloselywiththeprojectleaderonthevesseltogainfullunderstandingoftheactivityandanyconstraintsonthevessel.

• RolesandresponsibilitiesshouldbeclearlydefinedintheSafetyManagementSystem;

• Anypersoninvolvedintheactivityorseeinganunsafesituationshouldbeabletorequesttheoperationisimmediatelystoppediftheyconsideritisunsafetocontinue.

• Managementshouldsupportcallstostoptheactivityongroundsofsafety.

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1.4 Roles and Responsibilities - OrganisationalTheresponsibilitiesofthevariousorganisationsinvolvedarepotentiallycomplexandvarybetweendevelopersandtheirvariouscontractors.AgeneraloverviewoftypicalareasofresponsibilityissummarisedinFigure2.

1.5 Training and CompetenceOntheselectedvesseltwogroupsofpeopleneedtobeconsidered:

• MarineCrew–Thenormalvesselcrewwhoasseafarerswillhavecertificationtoprovetheircompetenciesinlinewiththeappropriatemaritimerulesandregulations.

Figure 2: High Level Summary of Responsibilities – Those involved in ensuring the selection of a fit for purpose vessel whilst acknowledging there may be overlaps.

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development• Competenceofcontractor• Selectionofvessels(in-houseorsub-contract)• AppointmentofMarineWarrantySurveyor• Appointmentofclientrepresentative• DutiesassetoutunderCDM(e.g.provisionof

H&Sinformation,designatedappointmentsetc.)• Cannotsub-contracthealth&safety

responsibility

• ProjectCrew–Personnelonthevesseltoconductspecifictasksrelatedtotheactivitiesbeingundertakentodevelop,construct,operateormaintaintheenergydevelopment.Theirareasofexpertisewillberelatedtotheirworkandtheyareconsideredtohaveminimaldirectmaritimeexperienceunlesstheyhavefulfilledtherequiredrolepreviously.ProjectcrewmaybeconsideredpassengersorspecialpersonnelasdescribedinMGN390(M).

• MarineandProjectcrewcompetenciesshouldbeidentifiedandconfirmedappropriatetothetypeofvesselselectedandtheactivitytobecarriedout.

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1.5.1 Marine Crew

Dependentonthetypeofvesselandotherfactors,suchasdistancefromsafehaven/shoreandcrewmanningrequirementsforextendedoperations,themarinecrewshouldbetrainedtomeettherequirementsofeither:

• InternationalConventiononStandardsofTraining,CertificationandWatchkeepingforSeafarers(STCW);or,

• RYAcertificateswithcommercialendorsementappropriatetothevesseltype(mayhavelimitationswhichneedtobeconsidered);or,

• EquivalentapprovedbyUKFlagauthority(MCA).

1.5.2 Project Crew

ProjectCrewtrainingshouldbebasedonriskassessmentoftheactivitytobecarriedout,companypolicyandanyprojectspecificrequirements.Thefollowingisanindicativesummary:

• Specialisttrainingintheirparticularareasofexpertiseappropriatetotheactivity.

• Marinesafetytrainingeither:- RenewableUK-MarineSafetyTraining(MST);or,

- STCWPersonalSurvivalTechniques(PST);or,

- BasicOffshoreSafetyInductionandEmergencyTraining(BOSIET).

• SafetyInductionTrainingonjoiningthevesselcoveringtherequirementsofMCA-MarineGuidanceNotesMGN390(M)or120(M)whichbroadlycovers:- Beingabletocommunicatewithotherpersonsonboardonelementarysafetymattersandunderstandsafetyinformationsymbols,signsandalarms.

- Actionstotakeinemergencies(e.g.manoverboard,fire,raisingalarmsandreactiontoalarmssounding,donninglifejackets,accidentsormedicalemergenciesoperationofsafetyequipment).

• Regularrefreshertrainingtomaintainawarenessandstandards.

• Projectcrewstoparticipateinvesselmustersanddrillstodemonstratetheirunderstandingofemergencyduties,alarmsystemsandalllifesavingandfirefightingequipmentandtheirroles

isappropriate.

(Note:Thesuitabilityofthemarinetrainingshouldbecheckedagainstthescopeoftheapplicablestandard/courseandtherequirementsfortheproject/activitybeingperformed.)

1.5.3 Common Training

Additionalspecialisttrainingshouldbeprovidedforeitherthemarineorprojectcrewdependingontheactivitiesbeingundertakenandwhoisresponsibleforoperatingtheequipmentsuchas:

• Manualhandling;• Lifting;• Craneorwinchcontrol;• Workingatheightandrescuetraining.

ThetrainingrequirementsshouldbebasedonriskassessmentandaTrainingNeedsAnalysisasappropriatetocarryouttheactivity.

1.6 Medical TrainingIntheeventofanemergencywhenoperatingfurtherfromshorewhereitcantakealongtimetoreturntoharbourortoreceivemedicalassistancefromothersources,suitablytrainedpersonsshouldbeavailable.Thefollowingareexamplesofappropriatemedicaltraining:

• MastersofWorkboatscodedtooperateinAreacategory0,orthosevesselsover500gtshouldhavetheMCAProficiencyinMedicalCare(MGN96(M))(formerlyCaptain’sMedical)andacopyof“TheShipsCaptain’sMedicalGuide”;or,

• MastersofmostothercodedvesselsshouldhavetheProficiencyinMedicalFirstAidcertificate(formerlytheFirstAidatSeacertificate);or,

• RYAskippersshouldhaveAdvancedFirstAidertraining.

Inadditiontotheaboveriskassessment,thenumberofpersonsandtheriskprofilemayindicateadditionalpersonsshouldbetrainedinthefollowing:

• ProficiencyinMedicalFirstAid(FormallyFirstAidatsea);or,

• OffshoreFirstAiderleveltraining(OffshoreFirst–AidCertificate);or,

• OffshoreMedicleveltraining(OffshoreMedicCertificate).

1.7 Medical Certification

• MarinecrewshouldalreadyholdcertificationappropriatetothetypeofvesseltomeetMCAand/orSTCWrequirementssuchas:

• ENG1SeafarerMedicalCertificate–legallyrequiredbyMasterofsmallcommercialvesselscertifiedforAreaCategory1or0(morethan60milesfromasafehaven);or,

Figure 3: Summary of training requirements Masters/Skippers for various vessel types

Vessels <24m on load line

length

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length <500gtVessels >500gt

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propelled)

-Noformaltrainingrecognised

-InternationalJack-upBargeOwnersAssociationadvisesonqualificationsandcompetence–Green&Redlogbooks

- RYASkipper+commercialendorsement

- STCW

- Demonstrationforbothiscertificationandlogbooks

- STCW

- Demonstrationisbycertificationandlogbooks

- STCW

- Demonstrationofcompliancebylogbooks

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• ML5MedicalReportandCertificate-legallyrequiredbyMasterofsmallcommercialvesselscertifiedforAreaCategory2to6(nomorethan60milesfromasafehaven)andcrewmemberswhosenormalplaceofworkisonboardavesselwhichgoestosea;(Note:ML5maynotbeconsideredsufficientforworkfurtheroffshore);or,

• SeafarerMedicalCertificatesacceptedbytheMCAMSN1815(M)listofcountrieswhosecertificatesasequivalenttoENG1.

Projectcrewshouldhavemedicalcertificatestoconfirmfitnesstoworkoffshoreeither:

• MedicalscarriedoutinaccordancewithTheRenewableUKMedicalFitnesstoWorkGuidelinesfornearoffshoreandlandbasedrenewableenergyprojects;or,

• Oil&GasUK(OGUK)offshoremedical(formerlyUnitedKingdomOffshoreOperatorsAssociation(UKOOA)medicalcertificate);or,

• CertificatesacceptedaspartoftheNorthSeamutualrecognitionagreementwithOGUKasbeingequivalent;or,

• OthermedicalcertificatesacceptedaspartoftheNorthSeamutualrecognitionagreementwithOGUK.

1.8 Simultaneous Operations (SIMOPS) Severalactivitiesmaybeunderwaydependingonthephaseofthedevelopmentslifecyclee.g.birdandmammalsurveyscontinueafterthedevelopmentphasetomonitortheeffectsinthelongerterm.

Thepotentialexistsforconflictingactivityrequirementsandthepossibilityofmanyvesselsoperatingincloseproximity.Thisgivesrisetothepotentialforaccidentstooccurandtheneedforthistobereducedbyhazardidentification(HAZID),riskassessmentandcarefulmanagement.

Amarinecoordinatorshouldbeappointedtomanagevesseltrafficandemergencyresponseactivitiesintheeventofanincident.Amarine

coordinatorisarequirementofanEmergencyResponseCo-operationPlan(ERCoP)whichisarequirementoftheoperationphasesofadevelopmentbutmayalsoberequiredduringthedevelopmentphaseifotheractivitiesarebeingcarriedoutconcurrentlyasappropriateandagreedwiththeMCA(MGN371).IMCAM203givesfurtherguidanceonSIMOPS.

1.9 Sea State / Weather FactorsConsiderationofprevalentweather,seaconditionsandothermetoceandataareessentialinordertocarryoutactivitiesinasafemannertherefore:• Theweatherlimitationsoftheactivity

needtobedeterminedtakingintoaccountthesiteanddurationofthework;

• Theselectedvesselmustbecapableofoperationswithintheexpectedprevalentconditionswithasafetymargintoallowforchangesinenvironmentalconditions;

• Theassessmentofweatherconditionsshouldincludethetimetotransitto/fromthesiteanddistancefromasafehaven;

• Acommonunderstandingofthelimitationsofthevesselbetweenallpartiesisessential;

• Sitespecificanduptodateweatherforecastsneedtobereviewedtoallowplanningoftheoperation;

• Localweather,wind,tideandseastatecharacteristicsandotherapplicablemetoceandatamustbetakenintoaccountatthetimeofcarryingouttheactivity;

• Localconditionsshoulddictatewhenoperationsaresafetocontinue;

• Theenvironmentalconditionsshouldbebelowthelimitssetwithintheriskassessmentandproceduresfortheactivity.

1.10 Health and SafetyAdetailedconsiderationofoccupationalhealthandsafetyrisksareoutsidethemainscopeoftheseguidelines.Howeverthesemustbetakenintoaccountaspartofthewiderhealthandsafetymanagementsystemsandarrangements

operatedbythedeveloper,contactorsandotherswhereapplicable.Primaryreferenceshouldbemadetotherelevantlegislationandguidance(e.g.HSE,MCA)astheyrelatetotheforeseeablehealthandsafetyrisksfortheprojectoractivitybeingundertaken.Occupationalhealthandsafetyrisksthatarelikelytobeofparticularrelevancetotheselectionandoperationofvesselswouldincludebutarenotlimitedto:• Workingatheight• Confinedandrestrictedworking

spaces• Electrical&mechanicalrisks• Manualhandling• Lifting• Health&well-being(e.g.fatigue,

comfort)• Noise• Vibration(e.g.wholebodyvibration

(WBV)

Ineverysituationsuitableandsufficientriskassessmentswillneedtobeperformedandeffectivecontrolsputintoplacethatreduceriskstoaslowalevelasreasonablypracticable.FurtherdetailsaresetouttheinthereferencedocumentsbelowaswellasviatheHSE(http://www.hse.gov.uk/)ortheMCA(http://www.dft.gov.uk/mca/).Itshouldbeemphasisedthattheriskassessmentsshouldnotonlytakeaccountofthedirectriskofinjuryorharmoftheassociatedactivity/taskbutalsotheforeseeableconsequentialrisks.Forexamplemarineandprojectcrewonsmallvesselscouldbeexposedtotheriskofinjuryarisingfromwholebodyvibrationorsevereshockasaresultofimpacts(SeeMGN436(M+F)).Inadditiontheconsequentialrisksassociatedwithvibrationmaycausefatigue,discomfort(e.g.seasickness)whichmayimpactoncapabilityandsafety.

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2. VESSEL SELECTION – REGULATORY ASPECTS

2.1 Regulatory Bodies

ResponsibilityforhealthandsafetyregulationoftheoffshorerenewablesindustryintheUKresidespredominantlybetweentheMaritimeandCoastguardAgency(MCA)andtheHealthandSafetyExecutivesofBritain(HSE)(IncludesNorthernIreland(HSENI)).

Asa“ruleofthumb”,ifitfloatsitisregulatedbytheMCA,ifitisfixedtotheseabed(ontheUKcontinentalshelf)itisregulatedbytheHSE.AMemorandumofUnderstanding(MoU)hasbeenagreedbetweentheMCA/HSE/MarineAccidentInvestigationBranch(MAIB)tohelpensureeffectiveco-ordinationbetweentheorganisations.Thetablesummarisesthekeyregulatorybodies’responsibilities.

AccidentreportingshouldbecarriedoutinaccordancewithReportingofInjuries,DiseasesandDangerousOccurrencesRegulations(RIDDOR)andmayinvolvetheMAIBifrelatedtomarineoperationsand/orHSEifprojectrelatedorwherethereisconflictinginterestswhenajointHSE/MAIBapproachmaybeappropriate.

MCA

TheMCAisresponsibleforenforcingallmerchantshippingregulationsinrespectofoccupationalhealthandsafety,thesafetyofvessels,safenaviga-tionandoperation(includingmanninglevelsandcrewcompetency).Merchantshippinghealthandsafetyregulationsextendtoallthoseworkingontheship,andallshipboardactivitiescarriedoutbythecrewunderthecontroloftheship’sMaster.

HSE

Statutorybodywhosemainfunctionistomakearrangementstosecurethehealth,safetyandwelfareofpeopleatworkandtoprotectthepublicfromdangersarisingfromworkactivities.TheHSE’sstatutorypowersandrespon-sibilitiesarederivedfromtheHealthandSafetyatWorketc.Act1974(HSWA)andassociatedrelevantstatutoryprovisionsincludingtheDocksRegulations1988andotherrelatedlegislation.

IMO

PrimarypurposeoftheInternationalMaritimeOrganisation(IMO)istodevelopandmaintainacomprehensiveregulatoryframeworkforshippingwhichincludessafety,environmentalconcerns,legalmatters,technicalco-operation,maritimesecurityandtheefficiencyofshipping.Examplesincludebutarenotlimitedto:• InternationalConventionfortheSafetyofLifeatSea(SOLAS).• InternationalRegulationsforPreventingCollisionsatSea(COLREG)• InternationalConventionforthePreventionofPollutionfromShips(MARPOL).

FlagStatesImplementtreatiesincludingthoseoftheIMOtowhichtheysubscribeintoNationallegislation.IntheUKthisroleiscarriedoutbytheMCA

PortStates

PortStateControl(PSC)istheinspectionofforeignshipsinnationalportstoverifythattheconditionoftheshipanditsequipmentcomplywiththerequire-mentsofinternationalregulationsandthattheshipismannedandoperatedincompliancewiththeserules.

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2.2 Certification

SelectionofasuitablevesselthatissafeandFitforPurposeforitsintendedactivityneedstotakeintoaccounttheregulationstowhichthevesselisbuilt,maintainedandoperated.Regulatoryrequirementscoveranumberofaspectsincluding:

• Flagandclassificationsocietyrequirements;

• Thenumberofmarineandnon-marinecrewon-board;

• Levelofcrewtrainingandcompetence.

Thetable(right)summariseskeyfactorsforvariousregulatoryregimes.

RegulatoryRegime CriticalFactors

Either“SVCCodeMGN280(M)oroneoftheexistingCodesofPractice,(e.g.Work-boat&PilotBoatCode)

≤12passengers<24mLoadLineLengthServiceRestrictionsApply

HighSpeedCode>12PassengersServiceRestrictionsApply

UKMCAPassengerShipRegulationsandEUDirective98/18/ECSafetyrulesandstandardsforpassengerships(EUPass)

>12PassengersServiceRestrictionsApply

SOLAS/SPS(InternationalConventions)>500GTDoesnotaccountforferryingoperations

ItshouldbenotedthatsomevesseltypessuchasJack-upswhicharenotpoweredandfishingvesselsmaycomeunderdifferentregulations.InthecaseofJack-ups,thoselistedrightareapplicable,howeverthelistisnotexhaustive:

Thevesselselectedshouldmeetthefollowingbroadregulatoryfactors:

• Vesselsaboveconventionsize(>500GT)requireclassificationandflagstatecertification;or,

• Vesselsbelowconventionsize,maynothaveclasscertificates,andshouldbebuilttoUKnationalstandardssuchastheMCA’sCodesofPracticeforSmallCommercialVessels(SCV);or,

• Non–UKflaggedvesselsbuilttostandardsacceptabletotheMCAforoperationinUKwaters.

Jack-upvesselsshouldcomplywiththeapplicablerulesdependentontheirconfiguration.

RegulatoryRegime CriticalFactors

SOLAS(InternationalConventions)MODUCodeClassificationSocietyrules

Permanentlymanned*jack–upswithcertifiedaccommodation*

SOLAS(InternationalConventions)ClassificationSocietyrules Permanentlymanned*jack–upsover24m

SCVCode(MGN280);or,EquivalentFlagstaterules;or,ClassificationSocietyrules

Unmannedjack-up,notfittedwithcertifiedac-commodation*and<24mLoadLineLength

SOLAS/SPS(InternationalConventions)>500GTDoesnotaccountforferryingoperations

*TermsasdefinedinBWEA Guidelines for the Selection and Operation of Jack-ups in the Marine Renewable Energy Industry

*SeeMCAOperationalAdviceNote411fordetailedinterpretationofregulationsfor<24mvessels.

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2.3 Vessel Selection

AvesselthatisdeemedFitforPurposeforoffshorerenewableprojectswillbeinfluencedbyanumberofoperationalfactorsincludingbutnotlimitedto:

• Type,frequency,scaleandcomplexityoftheactivity;

• Equipmentandpersonnelrequiredtobecarried;

• Stationkeepingrequirements;• Areaofoperation;• Numberofprojectcrew;• Vesselendurance/timeoffshore;• Crewcomfortfactorse.g.fatigue,

vibration,andotheroccupationalhealthaspects.

• Transittimes;• Sea,tideandwindoperationallimits.

Theaboveinformationisoftenprovidedinamethodstatementdetailingthescheduleofworkrequired.ThiscanalsobeusedduringavesselauditincludingaMarineWarrantySurveytoensurethevesselselectedcanachievetherequirementsoftheactivity.

Figure4outlinesanexamplethatdemonstratessomeoftheconsiderationsrequiredforselectingatypeofvesselfortheactivitybasedonlegislativerequirements.Itshouldbenotedthatthisisnotexhaustiveandotherregulationsandcodesmaybeappropriateforothervesseltypese.g.useoffishingvessels,workboatsandjack-ups.

2.4 Audit

Onceavesseltypeandoperationalparametersareknown,itisimportanttoensurepotentialvesselsandthevesseloperatorsareauditedtoconfirm:

• TheyareFitforPurpose;• Meetallthenecessarylegislative

requirementsandanyadditionalrequirementsofthedevelopersorvesseloperatorstoenhancesafety;

• Classandflagcertificationisinplaceandcurrent,includingforinstalledequipment;

• EquipmenthasbeeninstalledcorrectlytoacceptedstandardsandisFitforPurpose;

• SafetyManagementSystems/planscomplywithlegislativerequirements;

• Vesselandofficepracticesareconsistent.

Thisshouldbethroughestablishedcompetentorganisationsorpersonswithinthedeveloper’s(ortheircontractors)ownorganisationwithsuitablemarineexperiencee.g.trainedmarinesurveyorsandwarrantysurveyors.

Examplesofauditstandardswhichmaybeappropriateinclude:

• InternationalMarinecontractorsAssociation’s(IMCA)CommonMarineInspectionDocument(CMID);

• OilCompaniesInternationalMarineForum’s(OCIMF)OffshoreVesselInspectionDatabase(OVID)andassociatedQuestionnaire(OVIQ).

Figure 4: Consideration when determining the appropriate certification for a vessel

Vessel Selection

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SCV Code Area category 0

<24m loadline

>12 pax

Convention ≥24m

loadline

< HSC Criteria*

SOLAS

Non High -Speed

> HSC Criteria*

HSC / EU PASS

*HSCCriteria“High-speedcraft”isacraftcapableofmaximumspeed,inmetrespersecond(m/s),equaltoorexceeding:3.7∇0.1667(m/s)(expressedinknots=7.192∇0.1667(kts)Where∇ =displacementcorrespondingtothedesignwaterline(m3).

Note:Dottedlinesindicatewherealternativeoptionscanbetaken.

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ThereareanumberofsignificantfactorswhichshouldtobeconsideredwhenselectingavesselwhichissafeandFitforPurpose.ThesefactorshavebeengroupedintosixkeyareaswhichshouldbeconsideredinordertodetermineifavesselcanbeconsideredFitforPurposeandareasfollows:

• Activity to be carried out–ThestartingpointinselectingasafeandFitforPurposevesselistoidentifyandclearlyunderstandtheactivitythevesselisrequiredtocarryout.

• Site information–Theareawheretheactivitywillbecarriedoutneedstobeidentifiedandinformationprovidedproportionatetotheactivitybeingperformedandtheforeseeableconditionsandrisksbothtoassistvesselselectionandalsotoadvisevesselaudit/surveyteams(e.g.warrantysurveyor)toensuretheycantakethisintoaccounttohelpensuretheselectedvesselisFitforPurpose.

• Vessel facilities –Thesewillberequiredtomeettheneedsofthemarineandprojectcrewandtoprovidetheoperatingplatformfortheequipmentrequiredfortheactivityandthevesselssuitabilitytodealwithpossibleemergencysituations.Notallaredirectlysafetyrelated,buttheywillallhavesomeimpact.Forexample,pooraccommodationaffectspersonnelbyincreasingfatigueandwholebodyvibrationandcausesdiscomfort(e.g.seasickness)whichimpactsoncapabilityandsafety.

3. SUITABILITY ASSESSMENT WHEN SELECTING A VESSEL

• Vessel selection criteria–FactorswhichmayaffectorimpingeonthevesselcapabilityshouldbemanagedtoensurethevesselselectedremainsFitforPurposeinanyconditionsitcanreasonablybeexpectedtoencounterwhilstcarryingouttheactivity.

• Vessel Management –Managementofthevesselandthepersonnelwholiveandworkaboardarekeysafetydriverstoensurethecontinuedsafetyandthecapabilitytoremainontask.Goodcommunicationisvitalforthemarineandprojectcrewtoensuretheyhaveacommonunderstandingandproductiveworkingrelationship.

• Mobilisation and Demobilisation–Addressestheinstallationandremovalofequipmentneededtocarryouttheactivityontheselectedvesselwhichhasasignificantpotentialsafetyimpactonthevesselandtheinstallation/removalpersonnel.

Aprocessflowchartisprovidedonpages12&13whichgivesanoverviewofthecompleteselectionprocesswhilstfurtherdetailsonthefactorswhichshouldbeconsideredateachstageareprovidedonpages14&15.Theinformationprovidedisnotexhaustive,thereforedevelopersandtheircontractorsmustensureariskassessmentiscarriedoutforeachactivityandanappropriatevessel(s)selected.

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Figure 5: “Fit for Purpose” Vessel Selection Process

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Sufficient Space

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Vessel Management

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VESSEL SAFE OPERATION “FIT FOR PURPOSE” VESSEL SELECTION ACTIVITY

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Figure 6: Vessel Selection Factors to Consider

Ac�vity to be Carried Out

Project Crew • Marine Training Required • Numbers Required • Specialist Training Required

Duration of Activity • Constraints on Ac�vity • Weather Window • Expected Sea / Weather Condi�ons

Vessel Spread • Number of Vessels Involved • Capabili�es of Vessels

Deck Space / Layout • Space for Safe Access & Opera�on • Equipment to be Installed / Carried

Method Statement • Risk Assessments • Details of Ac�vity

Personnel Transfer • Consider if the Transfer is Necessary • Consider Local Condi�ons at Time of Transfer

Positioning of Vessel • Dynamic Posi�oning • Required Posi�oning Accuracy • Distance from Safe Haven

Site Informa�on

Environmental Conditions • Constraints on Ac�vity • Weather Window • Expected Sea / Weather Condi�ons • Metocean Data

Mammals / Wildlife • Migratory and Indigenous Species

Seabed Related Factors • Seabed Condi�on • Soil Condi�on • Man-Made Obstruc�ons • Unexploded Ordinance (UXO) • Seabed Obstruc�ons • Sit Specific assesment for jack-ups

Existing Risks

• No�ces to Mariners • Industry Safety Alerts

Conservation Areas • Marine conserva�on zone iden�fica�on • Specified licence/consent requirements

Vessel Facili�es

Accommodation • Food, Washing Facili�es • Sleeping Berths • Basic ameni�es - e.g. hot & cold water, toilets

Storage Space for Project Sta� Needs • Hazardous Materials • Consumables for Dura�on / Number of People • Non-Hazardous Stores • PPE appropriate to the ac�vity and number of

people invovled

Work Space for Project Sta� • Lab Space • Deck Space to Deploy /Recover Equipment

Emergency Response Facilities • Sufficient Life Saving Appliances are Carried • Vessel Spread (Shared Capabili�es) • Communica�ons to Shore • Medical Staff • Emergency Standby

Spare System Capacity & Redundancy • Hydraulics • Air (Compressed) • Water • Electrical Power Supplies • Fuel for Dura�on of Ac�vity

Sea Fastening Arrangements for Equipment • Welding / Bol�ng to Deck • Temporary Securing Arrangements

Capability to Deploy / Recover Equipment • Safe procedures and risk mi�ga�on in place • Cranes - Loading • Winches - Loading • Bollards - Loading / Pull / Heave Compensa�on


Stability • Effect of Addi�onal Equipment Installa�on • Effect of Installed Equipment Opera�on

Operational Limitations due to Activity • Capacity for Fuel to Stay on Sta�on • Interface Issues - Vessel to Project Equipment • Interface Issues - Vessel to Ac�vity • Ability to Hold Posi�on and/or Track

Sea Keeping Ability • Sta�on Keeping Capability • Prevelant Weather / Sea Condi�ons

Structural Strength • Effect on Structure of Opera�on of Installed

Equipment • Deck Strength for Installa�on of Equipment • Prevalant Weather / Sea Condi�ons

Spatial Constraints • Facili�es • Exclusion Zones • Access • Deck Space

Environmental Impact • Emissions • Accidental Pollu�on

Noise / Vibration Levels • Comply with the Regula�ons • Poten�al Impact on Wildlife

Vessel Management

Training • Marine Crew Training • Inducon Brief on Acvity for Marine Crew • Project Staff Marine Training • Inducon Brief for Project Staff on Joining

Vessel

Communication • Good Communicaon Between the Marine and

Project Crews is Essenal • Clear Communicaon Between Vessel and

Shore Authories

Vessel

Safety Management System / Plan • ISM / SOLAS • Risk assessment • Safe procedures • Emergency procedures • Migaon

Project Health & Safety Plan • HSE / CDM • Risk assessment • Safe Procedures • Emergency procedures /ERCoP • Migaon

SMS Bridging Document • Should Clarify Differences Between Vessel SMS

and Project H&S Plan • Clarify when ISM / CDM applies • Ensure Clear Understanding Between Marine

Crew & Project Staff • Emergency Response for Own Vessel and for

Other Vessels

Clear Roles & Responsibilities • Idenficaon of who Operates Equipment

Marine and/or Project Crew • Master & Project Staff Lead

Project Sta� Integration • Liaison Between Master and Project Staff Lead

/ Company Representave

Mobilisation & De-mobilisation

Access • To/From Quayside for Personnel, Ease and Method (e.g.

Ladders) • Around Equipment When Installed

Conditions • Weather • Tide

Installation or Removal • Welding • Bolng • Sea Fastenings • Hot Working (Fire Hazard) • Li�ing

Crew Concerns • Fague (Early / Late Arrival Departure Parcularly at

End of Acvity)

Space • Sufficient Deck Space for Required Equipment Layout &

Safe Access to Operate

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Figure 6: Vessel Selection Factors to Consider

Ac�vity to be Carried Out

Project Crew • Marine Training Required • Numbers Required • Specialist Training Required

Duration of Activity • Constraints on Ac�vity • Weather Window • Expected Sea / Weather Condi�ons

Vessel Spread • Number of Vessels Involved • Capabili�es of Vessels

Deck Space / Layout • Space for Safe Access & Opera�on • Equipment to be Installed / Carried

Method Statement • Risk Assessments • Details of Ac�vity

Personnel Transfer • Consider if the Transfer is Necessary • Consider Local Condi�ons at Time of Transfer

Positioning of Vessel • Dynamic Posi�oning • Required Posi�oning Accuracy • Distance from Safe Haven

Site Informa�on

Environmental Conditions • Constraints on Ac�vity • Weather Window • Expected Sea / Weather Condi�ons • Metocean Data

Mammals / Wildlife • Migratory and Indigenous Species

Seabed Related Factors • Seabed Condi�on • Soil Condi�on • Man-Made Obstruc�ons • Unexploded Ordinance (UXO) • Seabed Obstruc�ons • Sit Specific assesment for jack-ups

Existing Risks

• No�ces to Mariners • Industry Safety Alerts

Conservation Areas • Marine conserva�on zone iden�fica�on • Specified licence/consent requirements

Vessel Facili�es

Accommodation • Food, Washing Facili�es • Sleeping Berths • Basic ameni�es - e.g. hot & cold water, toilets

Storage Space for Project Sta� Needs • Hazardous Materials • Consumables for Dura�on / Number of People • Non-Hazardous Stores • PPE appropriate to the ac�vity and number of

people invovled

Work Space for Project Sta� • Lab Space • Deck Space to Deploy /Recover Equipment

Emergency Response Facilities • Sufficient Life Saving Appliances are Carried • Vessel Spread (Shared Capabili�es) • Communica�ons to Shore • Medical Staff • Emergency Standby

Spare System Capacity & Redundancy • Hydraulics • Air (Compressed) • Water • Electrical Power Supplies • Fuel for Dura�on of Ac�vity

Sea Fastening Arrangements for Equipment • Welding / Bol�ng to Deck • Temporary Securing Arrangements

Capability to Deploy / Recover Equipment • Safe procedures and risk mi�ga�on in place • Cranes - Loading • Winches - Loading • Bollards - Loading / Pull / Heave Compensa�on


Stability • Effect of Addi�onal Equipment Installa�on • Effect of Installed Equipment Opera�on

Operational Limitations due to Activity • Capacity for Fuel to Stay on Sta�on • Interface Issues - Vessel to Project Equipment • Interface Issues - Vessel to Ac�vity • Ability to Hold Posi�on and/or Track

Sea Keeping Ability • Sta�on Keeping Capability • Prevelant Weather / Sea Condi�ons

Structural Strength • Effect on Structure of Opera�on of Installed

Equipment • Deck Strength for Installa�on of Equipment • Prevalant Weather / Sea Condi�ons

Spatial Constraints • Facili�es • Exclusion Zones • Access • Deck Space

Environmental Impact • Emissions • Accidental Pollu�on

Noise / Vibration Levels • Comply with the Regula�ons • Poten�al Impact on Wildlife

Vessel Management

Training • Marine Crew Training • Inducon Brief on Acvity for Marine Crew • Project Staff Marine Training • Inducon Brief for Project Staff on Joining

Vessel

Communication • Good Communicaon Between the Marine and

Project Crews is Essenal • Clear Communicaon Between Vessel and

Shore Authories

Vessel

Safety Management System / Plan • ISM / SOLAS • Risk assessment • Safe procedures • Emergency procedures • Migaon

Project Health & Safety Plan • HSE / CDM • Risk assessment • Safe Procedures • Emergency procedures /ERCoP • Migaon

SMS Bridging Document • Should Clarify Differences Between Vessel SMS

and Project H&S Plan • Clarify when ISM / CDM applies • Ensure Clear Understanding Between Marine

Crew & Project Staff • Emergency Response for Own Vessel and for

Other Vessels

Clear Roles & Responsibilities • Idenficaon of who Operates Equipment

Marine and/or Project Crew • Master & Project Staff Lead

Project Sta� Integration • Liaison Between Master and Project Staff Lead

/ Company Representave

Mobilisation & De-mobilisation

Access • To/From Quayside for Personnel, Ease and Method (e.g.

Ladders) • Around Equipment When Installed

Conditions • Weather • Tide

Installation or Removal • Welding • Bolng • Sea Fastenings • Hot Working (Fire Hazard) • Li�ing

Crew Concerns • Fague (Early / Late Arrival Departure Parcularly at

End of Acvity)

Space • Sufficient Deck Space for Required Equipment Layout &

Safe Access to Operate

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4. END OF CONTRACT/ PROJECT REVIEW

Followingdemobilisationitisgoodpracticeforallpartiesconcernedtotaketheopportunitytoreviewandsharerelevantexperiencesandlessonslearnedarisingfromtheprojectoractivitiesundertaken.Thesecouldcoverbutarenotlimitedto:

• Feedbackonanyincidents/nearmisses;

• Unexpected/unforeseenconditionsorevents;

• Adequacyof:- Pre-contractinformationand

projectscope• Activity/site/vessel

- Training- Supervision- Communications- Vesselmanagement- Procedures

• Suitabilityofvessel&facilitiesforprojectactivitiesactuallycarriedout;

• Suitabilityofequipmentforprojectactivitiesactuallycarriedout;

• Anyrecommendedactionstoconsiderforfutureprojects.

Conclusionsandactionsarisingoutofthereviewshouldbesharedandcommunicatedbetweentherelevantpartiesconcerned.Itisalsoencouragedthatgoodpracticeand“lessonslearned”experiencesthatmaybeidentifiedaresharedmorewidelyviarelevantindustryworkinggroups,reportingschemesandotherforums.

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BOSIET BasicOffshoreSafetyInductionandEmergencyTraining

CDM Construction(DesignandManagement)Regulations

CDMC Construction(DesignandManagement)RegulationsCoordinator

Class / Clas-sification

ClassificationSocietyverificationthattechnicalstandardsforthedesign,constructionandoperationofvesselsaremetandmaintained.

CMID CommonMarineInspectionDocument

COWRIE CollaborativeOffshoreWindResearchintoTheEnvironment

DP DynamicPositioning

EC EuropeanCommission

EU EuropeanUnion

ERCoP EmergencyResponseCo-operationPlan

HSC HighSpeedCraft

HSE HealthandSafetyExecutive

HSENI HealthandSafetyExecutiveNorthernIreland

IJUBOA InternationalJack-upBargeOwnersAssociation

IMCA TheInternationalMarineContractorsAssociation

IMO InternationalMaritimeOrganization

ISM InternationalSafetyManagement

LOLER LiftingOperationsandLiftingEquipmentRegulations

MAIB MarineAccidentInvestigationBranch

MCA MaritimeandCoastguardAgency

MGN MarineGuidanceNotices

MIN MarineInformationNotices

MSN MerchantShippingNotices

MST MarineSafetyTraining

OCIMF OilCompaniesInternationalMarineForum

OVID OffshoreVesselInspectionDatabase

OVIQ OffshoreVesselInspectionQuestionnaire

Port State IntheUKthisistheMCA

PST PersonalSurvivalTraining

PUWER ProvisionandUseofWorkEquipmentRegulations

REZ RenewableEnergyZone

RIDDOR ReportingofInjuries,DiseasesandDangerousOccurrencesRegulations

RUK RenewableUK

SCV SmallCommercialVessels

SIMOPS SimultaneousOperations

SMS SafetyManagementSystem

SOLAS SafetyofLifeatSea

SPS SpecialPurposeShip

STCW StandardsofTraining,CertificationandWatchkeeping

UKOG Oil&GasUK

UKOOA UnitedKingdomOffshoreOperatorsAssociation(nowUKOG)

UXO UnexplodedOrdinance

WBVWholeBodyVibration–Theeffectsuponthebodyofprolongedvibrationand/orimpacts

5. ABBREVIATIONS/GLOSSARY

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Thisappendixdiscussesgeneralfactorsassociatedwithspecificactivitieswhichmayimpactonvesselsafety.Theexamplesprovidedarenotexhaustive.Thesefactors,whichallrelatetoeitherthecapabilityofthevesselorspecifichazards,shouldbeconsideredwhenselectingvesselstoensurethatasfarasreasonablypracticablethevesselissafeandFitforPurpose.Theseactivitiesarenotanexhaustivelistandriskassessmentshouldbecarriedouttodetermineanyspecificrequirementspriortocommencingtheactivity.

Onsite Operations

Thisrelatestoallactivitiescarriedoutbythemarineandprojectcrewstoachievetheaimsoftheactivityforwhichthevesselhasbeenselectedinasafemanner.

• Deploymentofequipmentincludingliftingactivitiesmustberiskassessedandappropriatemitigationsinstigated;

• Vesselmanoeuvrabilitymaybecompromisedduringequipmentdeployment,recoveryoroperation.Iftowingisrequired,theMastermusttakethisintoaccountanddiscusswiththeprojectcrewleader;

• Othervesselsmaybeoperatinginthesameareathereforemarinecoordinationbetweenvesselsmustbeundertakentoanappropriatelevel;

• Allmarineandprojectcrewmustbemadeawareofanyaccessrestrictionswhilstoperationsareunderway;

• Theinstalledequipmentwilladdoccupationalhazardswhichareadditionaltothenormalhazardsfoundonthevessel.Marineandprojectcrewmustbemadeawareofanyissues;

• Tooperateequipment,liftingandmovementofequipmentmayberequired.Thesemustbemanagedeffectivelyandcarriedoutbysuitablyqualifiedandexperiencedpersonnel;

• Theinstalledequipmentandtheactivitiesbeingcarriedoutmayimpactonthevesseloperation.Therefore,theMasterandtheprojectcrewleadermustliaisecloselytomitigateanyhazards.Theseshouldbeidentifiedatanearlystageandbeaddressedinthesafetydocumentation;

• Toolboxtalksshouldbecarriedoutpriortoanyoperationtoensureall

thoseinvolvedareawareofwhatisbeingcarriedoutandwhatthehazardsareparticularlytakingintoaccountlocalconditions.

Bird, Fish and Mammal Survey Specific

Thesemonitorthetrendsinpopulationsinordertoestablishtherisksandassessthepotentialimpactsanoffshoredevelopmentwillhaveonthemarinepopulationatthesite.

• Surveyrequiresworkingatminimumworkingeyeheightof5mthereforesafeaccessto/fromthesurveypositionmustbeprovided;

• Safeandsecureseatingforseabirdsurveystoavoidtheneedtostandandattempttoholdbinocularsandotherequipmentforlongperiods;

• Surveypositionsshouldbelocatedsothattherearenoradiationeffectsfromthevesselstransmitters(e.g.Radars);

• Protectionfromadverseweatherconditionsmustbeprovided(e.g.heat/cold/wind/spray);

• Vesselmanoeuvrabilitymaybeconstrainedwhentrawls/towedequipmentaredeployed.

Benthic Survey Specific

Thisinvolvesaninvestigationoftheseabedenvironmentbyvisualexplorationandsamplingtoestablishtheexistenceandquantityofanysensitiveandimportantbenthicspecies.

• Hazardous(toxic)materialmayberecoveredbygrabsorrequiredforsampling(includingradioactive)thereforeappropriateprecautionsshouldbeimplemented;

• Toxicsubstancesareusedtopreservesamples(e.g.formaldehyde)ortocleanequipmenthenceriskassessmentshouldbecarriedouttoensuresufficientventilationintheworkareaandPPEisprovided;

• SiteassessmentshouldconsiderthepotentialpresenceofUnexplodedOrdinance(UXO)whichmaybecaughtintrawls/grabsandprecautionsinstigated;

• Vesselmanoeuvrabilitymaybeconstrainedwhentrawls/towedequipmentaredeployed.

Vessel Traffic Survey Specific

TheVesselTrafficSurveyisrequiredtomonitorthevesseltrafficandroutingintheareaofinterest.

• Equipmentinstalledtocarryoutthevesseltrafficsurveymustnotaffecttheoperationoftheexistingvessel’snavigationalsafetyrequirements(e.g.loadingonsignalline,mutualinterference,electromagneticcapability(EMC).

• Manoeuvringmaybelimitedduringsurvey,butshouldbemanagedbythevessel’sMasterinconsultationwiththeproject/surveycrewleader.

Geophysical Survey Specific

Thesurveypurposeistoestablishseafloorbathymetry,seabedfeatures,waterdepthaswellasidentifyinghazardousareasontheseafloortogiveagoodunderstandingoftheseabedandanysubseafeatures.

• Duringoperationsvesselmanoeuvrabilitywillbelimitedduetotowedequipmentandwillrequireappropriateprecautionstobeimplementedbythevessel’sMastertoavertcollisionsand/orclosequartersituations;

• Ifcrewtransfersarerequiredappropriateprecautionsshouldbetaken(seeCrewtransferactivity);

• Installedequipmentmustbeactivelymanagedandboththevesselandprojectcrewmadeawareofconstraintsandhazardsassociatedwithitslocation,operation,accessrestrictionsandoperationallimitationsimposedonthevessel.

Geotechnical Survey Specific

Thissurveyobtainsinformationonthephysicalpropertiesofsoilandrockunderlying(andsometimesadjacentto)asitewhereafoundationisproposedtobebuilt.Itincludessurfaceandsubsurfaceexplorationofasiteandusuallyinvolvesin-situtesting,subsurfacesamplingandlaboratorytesting.

• NoticestoMarinersshouldbepostedpriortocommencementofoperations;

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• Duringoperationsvesselmanoeuvrabilitywillbelimitedduetorequirementtoremainstationary.Appropriateprecautionsneedtobeimplementedtoavertcollisionsand/orclosequartersituations;

• Vesselstabilitymustbeassessedandapprovedpriortocarryingouttheoperationduetouseofdrillingequipmentviaamoonpool,orcantileverarrangementovertheside;

• Provisionshouldbemadeforthecollection(plannedoraccidental),management&storageofhazardousmaterials;

• Siteassessmentshouldconsiderthepotentialforencounteringshallowgasandmitigationmeasuresimplementedwherenecessary;

• Siteassessmentmustconsidertheseabedcomposition(preventionofjack-upleg“punchthrough”)andpotentialpresenceofnavigationalhazardsandobstacles(e.g.cables,outcrops,pipelinesandwrecks);

• SiteassessmentshouldconsiderthepotentialpresenceofUnexplodedOrdinance(UXO)whichmaybecaughtintowedequipmentorstruckduringdrillingandprecautionsinstigated.

Installation of Meteorological and Oceanographic Equipment Specific

Thisactivityistomonitorandanalysemeteorologicalandoceanographicconditionsatthesitewhichisvitalinthedevelopmentofanyoffshoreenergyproject.

• Vesselspecificriskassessmentandproceduresneedtobedevelopedfordeploymentandrecoveryofequipment;

• Liftingarrangementsonthebuoysshallbeassessedespeciallyforrecoverywhenthebuoyhasbeenexposedtoseawaterforalongtime;

• Recoveryofequipmentishazardoustothevesselaswires/ropesmaybecomeentangledwiththepropeller;

• Hazardsassociatedwiththedeploymentandrecoveryofequipmentrelatestodeckspacetooperateequipmentsafelyandpotentiallimitationsonvesseltrafficinthearea;

• Vesselstabilitymustbeassessedandapprovedpriortocarryingouttheoperationwhendeploying/recoveringequipmentovertheside.

Crew transfers and service vessels

Itisconsideredgoodpracticetoavoidanyshiptoshiptransferofpersonnelwhilstatsea.Ideallytransfersshouldbecarriedoutwiththevesselberthedalongside.

• Whenshiptoshiptransfersareunavoidable,theseshouldbeundertakenfollowingariskassessmentandinaccordancewithMCAguidanceMGN432(M+F)-SafetyduringTransfersofPersonstoandfromShips.ThisalsoreferstoSOLAS-ChapterVSafetyofNavigation,Regulation23Pilottransferarrangements;

• Clearbriefingsmustbegivenbeforetheactivityandtheseshouldbebasedonacurrentriskassessmentandtakeintoaccountthelocalconditionsatthetimeoftransfer;

• Transfersmustonlybecarriedoutusing“man-riding”approvedandcertifiedequipment.

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Health and Safety

•HealthandSafetyatWorketc.Act1974(HSWA),HSE,2006•ManagementofHealthandSafetyatWorkRegulations1999•TheConstruction(DesignandManagement)Regulations2007

(CDM),HSE,2007•LiftingOperationsandLiftingEquipmentRegulations(LOLER),

HSE,1998•ManualHandlingOperationsRegulations1992(asamended)•MerchantShippingandFishingVessels(HealthAndSafetyAt

Work)Regulations1997•MerchantShippingandFishingVessel(ManualHandling

Operations)Regulations1998•MerchantShippingandFishingVessel(LiftingOperations&

LiftingEquipment)Regulations2006to2008•TheMerchantShippingandFishingVessels(Controlof

VibrationatWork)Regulations2007•TheMerchantShippingandFishingVessel(ControlofNoiseat

Work)Regulations2007•ControlofSubstancesHazardoustoHealthRegulations

(COSHH),HSE,2002(asamended)•ProvisionandUseofWorkEquipmentRegulations(PUWER),

HSE,1998•TheWorkatHeightRegulations,HSE,2005•ReportingofInjuries,DiseasesandDangerousOccurrences

Regulations(RIDDOR),HSE,1995•DivingatWorkRegulations,HSE,1997

•BS7121-11:1998CodeofPracticeforSafeuseofCranes.OffshoreCranes

•HSE-Technicalguidanceonthesafeuseofliftingequipmentoffshore-HSG221

•HSE-GuidanceonProceduresfortheTransferofPersonnelbyCarriers

•MGN20(M+F)ImplementationofECDirective89/391–MerchantShippingandFishingVessels(HealthAndSafetyAtWork)Regulations

•MGN436(M+F)GuidanceonMitigatingAgainsttheEffectsofShocksandImpactsonSmallVessels.

•MIN436(M+F)CodeofPracticeforControllingRisksduetoWhole-bodyVibrationonships

•GuidelinesforOnshoreandOffshoreWindFarms,Health&SafetyintheWindEnergyIndustrySector,RenewableUK,2010

•GuidelinesforHealthandSafetyintheMarineEnergyIndustry,BritishWindEnergyAssociation(BWEA),2008

•RenewableUKWorkingatHeight&RescueTraining-WindTurbines(WAHR)

•TheInternationalJackupBargeOwnersAssociation(IJUBOA)CodeofPractice,2011

•IMCAM187Guidelinesforliftingoperations•DNV“RulesforPlanningandExecutionofMarineOperations”

•ISO31000RiskManagementPrinciplesandGuidelines•ISO/IEC31010Riskmanagement-Riskassessment

techniques

Marine Training for Project and Marine Crew

•StandardsofTraining,CertificationandWatchkeepingforSeafarers(STCW),IMO

•PersonalSurvivalTraining(PST),STCW

•MGN120(M)-SafetyTrainingforConcessionairesWorkingonPassengerShips,MCA

•MGN280/MIN173-RYACertificatesofCompetence•BasicOffshoreSafetyInductionandEmergencyTraining

(BOSIET)•RenewableUKMarineSafetyTraining(MST)

•IMCAS&L003-TheInitialandrefresherFamiliarisationofVesselCrews

•IMCASEL007-BasicSafetyTrainingandVesselInductionforNon-MarinePersonnelWorkingOffshore

•BestPracticeGuideforOffshoreEnergyServiceVesselCrews,(Draft),NationalWorkboatAssociation

•IJUBOA-OfficialBargeTrainingLogBook–the“RedBook”•IJUBOA-Specific&PracticalSkillsforaJack-upBargeMaster

-TO6•IJUBOA-BargeMasterTrainingDisciplines-T06•IJUBOA-MinimumExistingQualificationforaBargeMaster-

T09

Vessel Selection and Vessel Operation

•InternationalSafetyManagement(ISM)Code,IMO,2002•SafetyofLifeatSea(SOLAS),IMO,1974•TheInternationalRegulationsforPreventingCollisionsatSea

(COLREGS),IMO,1972•LabourStandards,InternationalLabourOrganisation(ILO)

ConventionNo.147,1976•InternationalConventiononLoadLines,IMO,1966•InternationalConventionforthePreventionofPollutionFrom

Ships(MARPOL1973/78),IMO,1973•PreventionofMarinePollutionbyDumpingofWastesand

OtherMatter,IMO,1972•IncidentsbyHazardousandNoxiousSubstances(HNS

Protocol),IMO,2000•ControlofHarmfulAnti-foulingSystemsonShips(AFS),IMO,

2001

APPENDIX II: REFERENCE DOCUMENTS

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Classification Society Rules and Regulations

•CodesofPracticeforSmallCommercialVessels(SCV),MCA,2004

•TheCodeofPracticefortheSafetyofSmallWorkboatsandPilotBoats–MCA

•MGN71(M)Musters,Drills,on-boardtrainingandinstructions,andDecisionSupportSystems

•MGN280(M)-SmallVesselsinCommercialUseforSportorPleasure,WorkboatsandPilotBoats–AlternativeConstructionStandards

•MGN371(M+F)OffshoreRenewableEnergyInstallationsGuidanceonUKNavigationalPractice,SafetyandEmergencyResponseIssues

•GuidelinesfortheSelectionandOperationofJack-upsintheMarineRenewableEnergyIndustry(version1),BritishWindEnergyAssociation(BWEA),2008

•IMCAM149–CommonMarineInspectionDocument•IMCAM189-MarineInspectionChecklistforSmallWorkboats•IMCASEL025–GuidanceontheTransferofPersonneltoand

fromOffshoreVessels•IMCAS016-MobilisationChecklistforOffshoreSurvey

Operations(Surveyequipmentfocus)•IMCASEL003-GuidanceforTheInitialandRefresher

FamiliarisationofVesselCrews(Crewfocusbuthasgoodareastocoverforanypersonsonboard)

•IMCASEL007-GuidanceonBasicSafetyTrainingandVesselInductionforNon-MarinePersonnelWorkingOffshore

•IMCAM203-SimultaneousOperations,2010•IJUBOA-SiteChecklist-T03•SNAMETR5-5A“GuidelinesforSiteSpecificAssessmentof

MobileJack-UpUnits”.

Medical

•TheOffshoreInstallationsandPipelineWorks(First-Aid)Regulations.1989(OFAR)

•TheShipsCaptain’sMedicalGuide,MCA,1995•RenewableUKMedicalFitnesstoWorkGuidelinesfornear

offshoreandlandbasedrenewableenergyprojects

•Oil&GasUK(OGUK)offshoremedical(formerlyUnitedKingdomOffshoreOperatorsAssociation(UKOOA)medicalcertificate).

•IMCAC012-MedicalGuidelinesforNon-MarineCrewworkingintheOffshoreEnvironment:AGuideforExaminingPhysicians

Bird and Mammal Survey Operations

•OffshoreMarineConservation(NaturalHabitats,&c.)Regulations,ParliamentaryUnderSecretaryofState-DepartmentforEnvironment,FoodandRuralAffairs,2010

•ApproachestoMarineMammalmonitoringatMarineRenewableEnergyDevelopments,SeaMammalResearchUnit,2010

•JNCCguidelinesforminimisingtheriskofinjuryanddisturbancetomarinemammalsfromseismicsurveys

•TowardsStandardisedSeabirdsatSeaCensusTechniquesinConnectionwithEnvironmentalImpactAssessmentsforOffshoreWindfarmsintheUK,CollaborativeOffshoreWindResearchintotheEnvironment(COWRIE),2005

•ApprovedTrainingCoursesandGuidelinesforMammalSurveys,JointNatureConservationCommittee(JNCC)

•ApprovedTrainingcoursesandGuidelinesforMammalSurveys,EuropeanSeabirdsatSea(ESAS)

Geotechnical and Geophysical Survey Operations

•GuidanceNotesonSiteInvestigationsforOffshoreRenewableEnergyProjects,OffshoreSiteInvestigationandGeotechnicsGroup(OSIG)oftheSocietyforUnderwaterTechnology(SUT),2005

•Geotechnical&GeophysicalInvestigationsforOffshoreandNearShoreDevelopments,InternationalSocietyforSoilMechanicsandGeotechnicalEngineering,2005

•MarineSoilInvestigations,NORSOKStandard,2004•Guidelinesfortheconductofoffshoredrillinghazardsite

surveys,InternationalAssociationofOil&GasProducers,2011•IMCAS003Guidelinesfortheuseofmulti-beamecho

soundersforoffshoresurveys

Crew transfer Operations

•MGN390(M)-ConstructionStandardsforOffshoreSupportVesselsandOtherSpecialShipTypes,MCA,2009

•MGN432(M+F)-SafetyduringTransfersofPersonstoandfromShips,MCA,2011

•IMCASEL025/M202-TransferofPersonneltoandfromOffshoreVessels

Pleasenote:Thereferencedocumentslistedherearenotexhaustive.

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Acknowledgements

TheCrownEstateandRenewableUKwouldliketoexpresstheirgratefulacknowledgementtothefollowingpeopleandorganisationsfortheircommitmentandcontributiontothisguideline.

Working Group

TheCrownEstateRenewableUKMaritimeandCoastguardAgencyHealthandSafetyExecutiveInternationalMarineContractorsAssociation

The Crown Estate and RenewableUK wish to thank the following companies for their participation in compiling this guide.

A2SEA MainstreamRenewablePower

ABPmer MaritimeCraftServices(Clyde)Ltd

AutomasjonogDataA.S Meygen

BMOOffshore MontroseMarineServicesLtd

BMTGroup NFFOServices

Centrica OpenHydro

CentricaRenewableEnergyLtd Petrofac

CoastlineSurveysLimited Photosynergy

EDPRenewables PMSS

EGSInternationalLtd RPSEnergy

EMULimited RWENpower-Renewables

Eon Saipem

EssEcology ScottishPowerRenewables

FLUORLIMITED SeaEnergyrenewables

Forewind SeaRoc

FRC SFF

FugroRenewables SgurrEnergyLtd

GardlineEnvironmental SiemensEnergyServiceRenewables

GardlineGeosurvey SiemensPlc.

GardlineMarineSciences SSERenewables

GeotechnicalEngineeringandMarineSurveysLimited StatoilASA

GeotechnicsforRPSEnergy Subsea7

HoulderLimited SwireBlueOcean

IMarEST Tidal-Transit

Lloydsregister TurbineTransfers

LondonArray WarsashMaritimeAcademy

LondonOffshoreConsultantsLimited WindcatWorkboatLtd

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