Guidelines For Marine Crane Lifts

MATTHEWSDANIEL SURVEY & ENGINEERING GUIDELINES SECTION IV - GUIDELINES FOR MARINE CRANE LIFTS FOR OFFSHORE PROJECTS
MATTHEWSDANIEL SURVEY & ENGINEERING GUIDELINES SECTION IV GUIDELINES FOR MARINE CRANE LIFTS FOR OFFSHORE PROJECTS
FEBRUARY 2005
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Survey & Engineering Guidelines, Section IV Guidelines for Marine Crane Lifts for Offshore Projects
MD Form 9104 A4, Issue 01, 02/2005
MATTHEWSDANIEL SURVEY & ENGINEERING GUIDELINES SECTION IV - GUIDELINES FOR MARINE CRANE LIFTS FOR OFFSHORE PROJECTS TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION......................................................................................................... 1 1.1 1.2 1.3 2. Purpose of Document ................................................................................... 1 General Responsibility ................................................................................. 2 Principles for Approvability.......................................................................... 3
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS AND DEFINITIONS............................................ 4 2.1 General Recommendations .......................................................................... 4 2.1.1 2.1.2 2.1.3 2.1.4 2.2 Reversibility ....................................................................................... 4 Weather............................................................................................... 4 Tugs .................................................................................................... 4 Inspection........................................................................................... 4
Definitions ...................................................................................................... 4 2.2.1 2.2.2 2.2.3 2.2.4 2.2.5 2.2.6 2.2.7 2.2.8 2.2.9 Cable-Laid Sling................................................................................. 4 Determinate Lift ................................................................................. 4 Grommet............................................................................................. 5 Gross weight ...................................................................................... 5 Hook load ........................................................................................... 5 Indeterminate lift................................................................................ 5 Lift point ............................................................................................. 5 Lift weight........................................................................................... 5 Padeye ................................................................................................ 5
2.2.10 Rope.................................................................................................... 5 2.2.11 Skew Load Factor .............................................................................. 5 2.2.12 Sling Breaking Load .......................................................................... 5 2.2.13 Termination Efficiency Factor .......................................................... 5 2.2.14 Trunnion ............................................................................................. 6 3. 4. STRUCTURE TO BE LOADED .................................................................................. 7 VESSEL AND RIGGING............................................................................................. 8 4.1 5. 6. Crane Capacity and Particulars ................................................................... 8
MOORINGS ................................................................................................................ 9 PROCEDURES AND CONTINGENCIES ................................................................. 10 6.1 Procedures................................................................................................... 10 MatthewsDaniel
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MATTHEWSDANIEL SURVEY & ENGINEERING GUIDELINES SECTION IV - GUIDELINES FOR MARINE CRANE LIFTS FOR OFFSHORE PROJECTS TABLE OF CONTENTS
6.2 7.
Contingency Plans ...................................................................................... 11
DETERMINATION OF LOAD FACTORS................................................................. 12 7.1 7.2. 7.2 7.4 7.5 7.6 7.7 7.8 7.9 7.10 Weight and CoG Contingency.................................................................... 12 Dynamic Amplification Factors (DAF) ....................................................... 13 Two-Crane Lifts ........................................................................................... 13 Skew Load Factor........................................................................................ 13 Yaw Factor ................................................................................................... 14 Two Part Sling Distribution Factor ............................................................ 14 Termination Load Factor ............................................................................ 14 Rope Bending Factor .................................................................................. 15 Attachment Load Factor ............................................................................. 15 Sling Safety Factors .................................................................................... 16
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PUMPING AND BALLASTING ................................................................................ 18 CLEARANCES ......................................................................................................... 19 GUIDES AND BUMPERS......................................................................................... 20 UNDERWATER LIFTING ......................................................................................... 21 SAFETY FACTORS.................................................................................................. 22
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MATTHEWSDANIEL SURVEY & ENGINEERING GUIDELINES SECTION IV GUIDELINES FOR MARINE CRANE LIFTS FOR OFFSHORE PROJECTS PAGE 1 1. INTRODUCTION
1. 1.1
INTRODUCTION Purpose of Document This document is not intended for general publication or use. It has been prepared by MatthewsDaniel (MD) for use when MD acts as Marine Warranty Surveyor. It addresses the likely main concerns based on experience. This document does not deal comprehensively with all of the concerns which will need to be addressed or even, where a particular matter is addressed, does this document set out the definitive view of MD for all situations. This document gives guidelines which should be reviewed in each particular case by the owner and MD engineer/surveyor to ensure that the particular circumstances of the heavy lift are addressed in a way which is considered to mitigate identified hazards. This guideline covers the marine lift of items including offshore jackets, modules and components from the shore onto floating or grounded barges and ships as well as lifts from barges and ships to platforms offshore by floating crane vessels, including crane barges, crane ships and semi-submersible crane vessels. The document includes the general recommendations for consideration intended to represent typical requirements of a warranty surveyor, for heavy lifts: for the structure to be lifted, rigging, including recommendations on moorings, tugs and weather forecasts. Due to the wide range of loadout methods, this document cannot cover all aspects of every possible lift arrangement. Alternative proposals and methods will be considered using the general principles laid out. Marine surveying is an activity involving experienced personnel identifying possible risks to a lift, and consulting on mitigating the risks to a level, which is low enough (for which MD shall be the sole judge) to approve the venture to proceed, on behalf of underwriters. The term "Marine Surveying" as used herein is an activity, which covers: Review of plans, drawings, documents and procedures to verify compliance with final MD acceptance criteria Survey of vessels, structures and equipment as deemed appropriate Survey of Lifting gear and appurtenances Confirmation of approval of the lift by issue of a MD Certificate of Approval All the above activities will be based on acceptance criteria for which MD shall be deemed the sole judge. MatthewsDaniel
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All reports and certificates are issued solely for the use of MD, its clients and other authorized entities agreed with the client. The review and approval by MD is not meant as a substitute for the independent judgment of professional designers, naval architects, marine engineers, owners, operators, masters and crew nor as a substitute for the quality control procedures of fabricators, builders, suppliers, materials, machinery or equipment. MD acts through its engineers, naval architects and marine surveyors or others who are believed by it to be skilled and competent. The user of MD services is responsible for ensuring compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and other government directives and orders related to a unit, its machinery and equipment, or their operation. Nothing contained in any guideline or approval certificate issued by the MD shall be deemed to relieve any other entity of its duty or responsibility to comply with all applicable laws, including those related to the environment. MD approval represents that the lift adheres to a minimal standard satisfactory to MD for purposes of fulfilling the marine warranty survey role. The validity, applicability and interpretation of any approval to meet this minimal standard remains in the sole judgment of MD. MD is not responsible for the consequences arising from the use by other parties. This document may not contain sufficiently conservative standards for owners, financiers or any other parties to rely upon. MD will conduct both an engineering and operational review on the proposed lift, which will include, but not be limited to, the site, vessel/barge, crane vessel/barge, mooring arrangements, and seafastening acceptance. Timely completion of engineering and operational review is dependent on quality and completeness of information supplied. Normal practice is for the time period to be not less than a two-four weeks turnaround prior to lift. Early submission is a prudent practice in order to avoid delay. 1.2 General Responsibility The risk associated with the marine lift of items including offshore jackets, modules and components from the shore onto floating or grounded barges and ships as well as lifts from barges and ships to platforms offshore by floating crane vessels, including crane barges, crane ships and semi-submersible crane vessels., is always a cause for concern and requires good planning by the owner. MD approval represents that the lift adheres to a minimal standard satisfactory to MD following both an engineering and operational review of the proposed lift, which will include, but not be limited to, the site, vessel/barge, crane vessel/barge, mooring arrangements, and seafastening acceptance.
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1.3
Principles for Approvability The purpose of this Section is to provide general guidance on the principles of approvability. Generally MD looks for the following characteristics in developing acceptance criteria for a particular lift: The equipment and vessels are suitable for their intended use There is redundancy in the equipment provided, to cover likely contingencies The operation is designed taking into account the statistical weather extremes for the area and season, or the operating weather conditions, chosen at values smaller than the specified design criteria, are forecast for a period long enough to complete the operation The operations are planned, in nature and duration, such that accidental situations, breakdowns or delays have a very low probability of occurrence and are all covered by contingency plans Adequate plans have been developed for a safe step-by-step execution of the operation, with clear indications of the organization and chain of command Suitably experienced and qualified personnel conduct the operations. The actual lift depends on a number of factors and the Surveyor will assess many items in confirming approval. Some of those are listed herein: The actual vs. forecast weather conditions The suitability and readiness of all equipment The behaviour of the lifting vessel The behaviour of the transport vessel The behaviour of the structure/vessel the lift is to be installed on Any site changes in procedures The general conduct of the preparations for the operation Only when the Marine Warranty Surveyor is satisfied that the preparations for the lift are complete and that the weather forecast is satisfactory for the purposes for which the Approval is intended, will a Certificate of Approval be issued on site. This will be issued immediately prior to the lift by the Marine Warranty Surveyor in attendance.
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MD Form 9104 A4, Issue 01, 02/2005
MATTHEWSDANIEL SURVEY & ENGINEERING GUIDELINES SECTION IV GUIDELINES FOR MARINE CRANE LIFTS FOR OFFSHORE PROJECTS PAGE 4 2. GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS AND DEFINITIONS
2. 2.1
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS AND DEFINITIONS General Recommendations 2.1.1 Reversibility
Lifts should be designed to maximize the reversibility of any operation at any time and to minimize the time when reversibility is not possible. 2.1.2 Weather
Lifts shall commence only upon receipt of a weather report from an approved source that forecasts a sufficient duration of favourable weather to cover the cutting of sea fastening, the lift and the securing of the lift on the new platform/surface or barge/vessel. The weather reports should be continued at a 3-hourly interval until the lift is complete. 2.1.3 Tugs
Where barge/vessel movements are required, approved tug(s) shall be in attendance capable of holding the structure/vessel in the maximum design weather conditions. 2.1.4 Inspection
Where the offshore lifting padeyes are used for lift, then 100% visual inspection of the padeyes and their connection into the structure shall be carried out after the inshore lift. NDE inspections may be required if the visual inspections are not to the satisfaction of the attending Surveyor. Access will need to be provided for the Surveyor and inspectors. 2.2 Definitions 2.2.1 Cable-Laid Sling
A cable made up of 6 ropes laid up over a core rope with suitable terminations each end. 2.2.2 Determinate Lift
A lift where the slinging arrangement is such that the sling loads are statically determinate, and are not significantly affected by minor differences in sling length or elasticity.
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2.2.3
Grommet
A grommet is comprised of a single length of unit rope laid up 6 times over a core, to form an endless loop. 2.2.4 Gross weight
The calculated weight of the structure to be lifted including contingencies, or the weighed weight including weighing allowance. 2.2.5 Hook load
The hook load is the lift weight plus the rigging weight. 2.2.6 Indeterminate lift
Any lift where the sling loads are not statically determinate. 2.2.7 Lift point
The connection between the rigging and the structure to be lifted. 2.2.8 Lift weight
The lift weight is the gross weight including the dynamic effects. 2.2.9 Padeye
A lift point consisting essentially of a plate, reinforced by cheek plates if necessary, with a hole through which a shackle may be connected. 2.2.10 Rope The unit rope from which a cable laid sling or grommet may be constructed, made from either 6 or 8 strands around a core. 2.2.11 Skew Load Factor The factor by which the load on any lift point or pair of lift points is multiplied to account for sling mis-match in a statically indeterminate lift. Skew loads may result from fabrication and operation tolerances, offset, inaccuracy etc. 2.2.12 Sling Breaking Load The breaking load of a sling, being the calculated breaking load reduced by termination efficiency factor or bending efficiency factor as appropriate. 2.2.13 Termination Efficiency Factor The factor by which the breaking load of a wire or cable is multiplied to take account of the reduction of breaking load caused by a splice or other end termination. MatthewsDaniel
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2.2.14 Trunnion A lift point consisting of a horizontal tubular cantilever, round which a sling or grommet may be passed. An upending trunnion is used to rotate a structure from horizontal to vertical, or vice versa, and the trunnion forms a bearing round which the sling, grommet or another structure will rotate. REFERENCES 1. UK Government Health & Safety Executive - Guidance Note 11 PM 20 Cable Laid Slings and Grommets. American Petroleum Institute Recommended Practice for Planning, Designing and Constructing Fixed Offshore Platforms - API RP2A - WSD. OTC 6395 - Direct Determination of Sling Tensions in Heavy Rigging, Fluor Daniel OTC 5346 - Notes on Heavy Lift Design, Lowell Johnston & Assocs. Inc.; Chevron U.S.A. 1986
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STRUCTURE TO BE LOADED Design of any structure to be lifted shall account for static loads, dynamic loads from imposed motions or quick set-down, hydrodynamic loads, and environmental loads. The structure including the padeyes shall be analyzed for the support conditions proposed during the lift, including the effect of sling angle. Dynamic factors due to motion of the crane (other than lifting, slewing, or jibbing), shall be considered where appropriate. Weights and centres of gravity shall be the measured values. If the structure is not weighed, a factor shall be applied to the computed weight. Stress levels shall be within those permitted by the latest edition of API RP 2A.
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MATTHEWSDANIEL SURVEY & ENGINEERING GUIDELINES SECTION IV GUIDELINES FOR MARINE CRANE LIFTS FOR OFFSHORE PROJECTS PAGE 8 4. VESSEL AND RIGGING
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VESSEL AND RIGGING The operation will be evaluated based on a number of items: Crane condition and capacity Crane capacity at the appropriate radius Fixed or revolving use of the crane Rating of crane based on weather Mooring arrangements for crane barge and lifted item Rigging arrangement, including slings, shackles link plates, trunnions and any spreader frames or beams Motions of the crane vessel, delivery vessel and acceptance vessel Details of sling lengths, diameters, minimum breaking loads, construction, and direction of lay Arrangements for releasing seafastenings prior to lifting or fastening them after lifting as appropriate
4.1
Crane Capacity and Particulars The hook load shall not exceed the allowable crane capacity as taken from the verifiable load-radius curves (static and dynamic). All applicable crane test certificates shall be available at the crane location for inspection by appropriate parties, including the MD Marine Warranty Surveyor. The information on allowable curves should be presented, clearly indicating whether dynamic effects are included in specified loads in the documentation, and to be clear as to the assumptions in the lift e.g. whether rigging is included or not; and whether suitable seastates have been included. Certification should reflect the assumptions. The information presented on the crane for engineering review should include Crane capacity and operating curves, details of mooring system, ballast plan required for the lift, the particular arrangement of the lift including the mooring plan showing clearances to crane cab and boom, crane barge, transport barge, platforms, pipelines etc. Vessels that are not classed will require a separate review.
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MATTHEWSDANIEL SURVEY & ENGINEERING GUIDELINES SECTION IV GUIDELINES FOR MARINE CRANE LIFTS FOR OFFSHORE PROJECTS PAGE 9 5. MOORINGS
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MOORINGS Moorings for the lift operation (crane vessel and transport barge/vessel) shall be designed for the limiting environmental conditions, which must be clearly defined taking into account the forecast reliability for the area, the duration of the operation, the exposure of the site and the time required for any operations before or after the lift operation including barge movements and moorings, ballasting, system testing, final positioning and seafastening. All wires, shackles and other components shall be designed to the certified safe working load where applicable, or to a factor of safety of 3.0 on the breaking load. Prior to and after lift, the moorings should generally be designed for a 10-year return period storm for the area and season while the operation is on-going and until the vessels have cleared the area of the lift. In areas such as tropical revolving storm areas, due consideration should be taken in the contingency plans for the possibility that the barge may need to be set on the bottom as one of the contingencies.
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MATTHEWSDANIEL SURVEY & ENGINEERING GUIDELINES SECTION IV GUIDELINES FOR MARINE CRANE LIFTS FOR OFFSHORE PROJECTS PAGE 10 6. PROCEDURES AND CONTINGENCIES
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PROCEDURES AND CONTINGENCIES For heavy lifts, where possible, a hierarchy of the elements of a lifting/pulling system shall be established such that the most difficult to replace element shall be designed to fail last. Loads imposed by shore-based cranes on the quay, and floating cranes shall be shown to be within allowable values.
6.1
Procedures A Procedures Manual shall be produced as described and shall include, where appropriate, copies of inspection/test certificates for all rigging components including slings, shackles, liftpoints, and crane(s). It should be a simple, readable document and include, where applicable; Summary of operations; Responsibility charts; Configuration of structure to be lifted; Description of equipment/systems; Allowable tolerances/clearances; Timetables and schedules; Vessel configurations; Mooring configurations; Ballasting plans (if any); Vessel stability requirements; Environmental criteria; Weather limitations; Loading and motions analyses Mooring limitations; Structural limitations; Contingency plans; and Communication plans.
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MATTHEWSDANIEL SURVEY & ENGINEERING GUIDELINES SECTION IV GUIDELINES FOR MARINE CRANE LIFTS FOR OFFSHORE PROJECTS PAGE 11 6. PROCEDURES AND CONTINGENCIES
6.2
Contingency Plans Contingency plans shall be prepared and backup systems identified such as to establish quickly what should happen in the event of a failure of a mechanical component, hydraulic system, control system, or power source so as to be prepared for decision on any likely issue. The events to be addressed by the contingency plans, where applicable, should include Equipment failures; Structural failures; Communication failures; Mooring failure Hazardous environmental conditions; Incapacity of key personnel.
Contingency plans should list alternative actions for damage control, and detail such items as backup systems, emergency equipment, control systems, communication procedures, consumables to sustain equipment and personnel, and means for reseafastening the structure in the event that the lift is abandoned etc. Contingency plans shall address consequences of schedule changes (e.g, loss of daylight, tidal variations).
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MATTHEWSDANIEL SURVEY & ENGINEERING GUIDELINES SECTION IV GUIDELINES FOR MARINE CRANE LIFTS FOR OFFSHORE PROJECTS PAGE 12 7. DETERMINATION OF LOAD FACTORS
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DETERMINATION OF LOAD FACTORS The component factors shown below can be used to calculate resultant load factors for lifts. Ranges of typical values are provided. The higher values in a range are usually used for lifts and loads of greater uncertainty and complexity, minimal lift system redundancy, and often for lighter lifts. The total load factor is the product of the components. The method described systematically identifies sources of load uncertainty, and assigns component factors to each. The actual situation for lift may be different than assumed in these factors. These should not be used for design but are provided as a rough rule of thumb for marine warranty approval purposes only. In general the factors below have varying applications. Typically, factors a and b would be used on hook load determination for a single crane engineered lift.
7.1
Weight and CoG Contingency For any lift, a weight and CoG contingency factor should be applied to the calculated weight in determining the design weight. The value chosen shall be reasonably derived depending on the confidence in the values. Typical values are: Unweighed Structural steelwork Machinery and outfitting Weighed structure 1.05 1.1 1.1 1.15 1.03
When the weighed values are used, the weighing methods and procedures, and weight reports should be submitted to MatthewsDaniel for review. i. e. Design Weight = (Item Weight x Weight and CoG Contingency Factor) Note: The weight of lifting gear such as slings, shackles, spreader bars etc. should be added to the design weight before further factors are considered. Total Weight = Design Weight + Lifting Gear Weight
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7.2.
Dynamic Amplification Factors (DAF) A dynamic amplification may be calculated from vessel, lift motions, and environmental conditions. A Dynamic Amplification Factors (DAF) factor should be applied to the Total weight in determining the design hook load. Typical values are:
SINGLE-VESSEL LIFTS Gross Weight (Tons) Offshore Inshore Onshore Moving <100 100 1000 1000 2500 >2500 Note: These factors are typically considered in the determination of design hook loads for an engineered lift. i.e. Design Hook load = Total Weight x DAF 7.2 Two-Crane Lifts The following factors should be considered for sling selection and design hook load determination during a two-crane lift. Shift in CoG factor Tilt factor 7.4 Skew Load Factor For indeterminate four-sling lifts a skew load factor is applied because the load transfer to the slings/attachments to the lift are not identical. The skew load factor is applied to diagonally opposite pairs of lift points: to one set, and then to the other set. A Skew Load Factor is typically applied to a non-engineered lift, when the exact sling dimensions can not be determined or when differences in sling lengths are known and have not been considered. 1.03 minimum 1.03 minimum 1.28 1.20 1.13 1.08 1.13 1.08 1.05 1.03 1.10 1.08 1.05 1.03 Static 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0
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Typical values are: Matched slings Unmatched slings 1.25 1.50
Matched slings are slings of the same diameter, length and make-up, made at the same time from the same wire rope, and having the same lifting history. Unmatched Slings are not. Note: With larger engineered lifts where great care is take in the design of the lifting gear, spreader bars, etc. these factors may be avoided. For example, in the case of a two crane lift of a large deck, a tilt factor should be applied. A 1.25 skew load factor may be impractical for such a lift case. Should the slings be measured and these measurements considered in the engineering of the lift, no additional skew factor is required. 7.5 Yaw Factor For cases with two slings to each hook: Yaw factor for padeye load 7.6 1.05 minimum
Two Part Sling Distribution Factor Where a two-part sling passes over, around or through a shackle, padeye, or crane hook: Two-part sling distribution factor 1.1 minimum
(i.e. each half of a two-part sling is designed to carry 55% of the load) 7.7 Termination Load Factor Where the termination is an eye splice: Resin Sockets Swage Fittings Hand Splices Wedged Sockets Eyes formed by wire rope clips 1.00 1.00 1.33 0.75 0.80
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NOTE: Eyes formed by wire rope clips termination factor of 0.80 is only valid when clips are properly installed. 7.8 Rope Bending Factor For any rope bent around a shackle, trunnion or crane hook, a bending load factor, defined as {1-1/2 Sqrt(Pin Diam/Rope Diam)}-1 should be applied. The above relationship applies for pin diameter to rope diameter of 0.8 to 6.0 Pin Diam/ Rope Diam 0.8 0.9 1 1.25 1.5 2 3 4 5 6 Bending Factor 0.44 0.47 0.50 0.55 0.59 0.65 0.71 0.75 0.78 0.80
Load Factor 2.27 2.11 2.00 1.81 1.69 1.55 1.41 1.33 1.29 1.26
This bending factor is the reciprocal of the required safety factor on the load. The bending factor is applied against the sling breaking load, or alternatively the load is increased by the load factor when evaluating the sling capability. Termination and bending factors should not be applied simultaneously; the greater factor governs. 7.9 Attachment Load Factor In addition to the load factors above, a general load factor is applied to each lift point, including spreaders, and the attachments of the lift points to the structure. Typical values are 1.15 - 1.35
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The lower value may be used, provided sufficient redundancy exists, for the members directly supporting or framing into the lift points. For other structural members, the factor may be reduced to 1.0 if sufficient redundancy exists. 7.10 Sling Safety Factors Minimum required safety factors should be applied in determination of appropriate sling selection. Minimum required safety factor for Engineered Lift Minimum required safety factor for Non-Engineered Lift 2.25 3 5
ExampleEngineered lift, single vessel, two-crane, four-sling, two-part matched slings, 5,000 tons: a. Weight factor (assume weighed) b. Dynamic factor (offshore) c. Skew load factor (matched slings) d. Yaw Factor for padeye load e. Sling load distribution f. f. Tilt factor Center of Gravity 1.03 1.05 1.00 N/A N/A 1.03 1.03 1.00
g. Termination Factor (assume resin socket) h. Bending factor (pin dia./ rope dia. of 1) i. General sling load factor Resultant Load Calculation for sling evaluation
2.00 2.25 1.03 1.00 1.03 2.00 5.16 1.15 1.05 1.05 1.03 1.00 2.25 =
Attachment Load Factor j. Yaw Factor for Padeye Load
Resultant Load Calculation for Structure padeye 5.16 x 1.15 x evaluation 1.05 = 6.23
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Example Results: Capacity of the Hook must equal 1100 (load) x 1.05 + Rigging Weight against the certified safe working load of the hook. Capacity of Each Sling: calculated at 4.42 Capacity of Each Padeye or Spreader Bar: appropriate. 5.34 resolved for the angle as
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MATTHEWSDANIEL SURVEY & ENGINEERING GUIDELINES SECTION IV GUIDELINES FOR MARINE CRANE LIFTS FOR OFFSHORE PROJECTS PAGE 18 8. PUMPING AND BALLASTING
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PUMPING AND BALLASTING The ballast levels and barge levels shall be monitored during floating lifts, and shall be maintained within planned limitations. The ballast system shall be capable of compensating for variations in tide and loading. The ballast system shall have sufficient redundancy for the planned operation. The back-up system shall be sufficient to ensure the lift can be completed or the structure retrieved within the time restrictions of tide or weather. Where the lift is dependent on ballasting, a test of the barge/vessel ballasting system shall be performed before the lift operation commences. All pumps and systems shall be tested and proven to be operational within 24 hrs of the start of the lift. A ballasting procedure, including ballast tank capacity tables, shall be prepared. A method of ballast-tank sounding or ullaging and a means to monitor barge trim and draught during lifting shall be provided. For tidal lifts sufficient pump capacity shall be available to provide suitable reserve capacities as required for: Lift time, based on the maximum computed ballasting requirements with a safety factor of 1.5; Lift time, after breakdown of any one pump or pumping system, (two or more pumps supplied from a common power source shall be considered as a single system) with a safety factor of 1.0; and Maintaining the barge at a constant level and attitude against the maximum rate of tidal rise or fall, assuming movement of the module is halted. Pump capacity shall be based on the published pump performance curves, taking account of the maximum head for the operation, and pipeline losses. If the barge pumping system is used as part of the main or backup pump capacity, then a barge engineer familiar with the system shall be in attendance throughout the operation. Pumps that are to be reversed to act as part of the backup capacity shall be capable of such reversal within 10 min. Pumps that are to be moved to act as part of the backup capacity shall be easily transportable. Free access shall be available at all stages of lift between the stations at which they may be required.
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MATTHEWSDANIEL SURVEY & ENGINEERING GUIDELINES SECTION IV GUIDELINES FOR MARINE CRANE LIFTS FOR OFFSHORE PROJECTS PAGE 19 9. CLEARANCES
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CLEARANCES The required clearances will depend on the nature of the lift, the limiting weather conditions, the arrangement of bumpers and guides, and the size and motion characteristics of the crane vessel and the transport barge. A general rule of thumb is 3 meters clearance between lift object and an above water stationary object where good visibility exists. (example, platform and crane boom) Clearances between anchor lines, as well as their proximity to existing seabed structures should be examined for adequacy.
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MATTHEWSDANIEL SURVEY & ENGINEERING GUIDELINES SECTION IV GUIDELINES FOR MARINE CRANE LIFTS FOR OFFSHORE PROJECTS PAGE 20 10. GUIDES AND BUMPERS
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GUIDES AND BUMPERS Stabbing guides shall have adequate strength to withstand the impact loads likely to occur during the lifting operation. The guides shall be constructed such that the primary structure suffers no collapse. The connection into the lift members and the members framing the bumper or guide location shall be at least as strong as the bumper or guide. Bumper and guide members shall be designed to allow appreciable deflection without yielding. Secondary bumpers (crush wood etc) for absorption of relevant impact loads during positioning should be considered.
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MATTHEWSDANIEL SURVEY & ENGINEERING GUIDELINES SECTION IV GUIDELINES FOR MARINE CRANE LIFTS FOR OFFSHORE PROJECTS PAGE 21 11. UNDERWATER LIFTING
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UNDERWATER LIFTING Lifting with the structure underwater will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Engineering calculations should demonstrate the additional loads from entrained masses and the effect on motions on the crane boom. Model tests may provide confidence in the lifting procedure. Additional dynamic load factors will need to be considered in the lift design.
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MATTHEWSDANIEL SURVEY & ENGINEERING GUIDELINES SECTION IV GUIDELINES FOR MARINE CRANE LIFTS FOR OFFSHORE PROJECTS PAGE 22 12. SAFETY FACTORS
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SAFETY FACTORS Safety factors for lifts shall be used, as appropriate, in calculating loads on all components involved in the lift (e.g. structure, cranes, slings, shackles, etc). The lift off operation, from initial contact through completed lift off, represents a series of load cases for both the object and the barge/vessel. The intermediate load cases due to transfer of ballast in the barge and due to global deformations of the object and the barge/vessel should be considered. The entire lift off operation should be considered step-by-step and the most critical load case for each specific member of the object should be identified. Loading conditions due to accidental loads should also be considered. Local loads acting on the object and on the barge/vessel should also be considered. Calculations of the factors and factored loads shall be performed to verify that all components are adequate for the lift. An adequate number of load cases to define fully the operation shall be included in the calculation.
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MATTHEWSDANIEL SURVEY & ENGINEERING GUIDELINES SECTION IV - GUIDELINES FOR MARINE CRANE LIFTS FOR OFFSHORE PROJECTS

MD Form 9104 A4, Issue 01, 02/2005

MD Form 9104 A4, Issue 01, 02/2005

Contingency Plans ...................................................................................... 11

8. 9. 10. 11. 12.

MD Form 9104 A4, Issue 01, 02/2005

MD Form 9104 A4, Issue 01, 02/2005

MD Form 9104 A4, Issue 01, 02/2005

MD Form 9104 A4, Issue 01, 02/2005

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS AND DEFINITIONS General Recommendations 2.1.1 Reversibility

MD Form 9104 A4, Issue 01, 02/2005

MD Form 9104 A4, Issue 01, 02/2005

MD Form 9104 A4, Issue 01, 02/2005

MD Form 9104 A4, Issue 01, 02/2005

MD Form 9104 A4, Issue 01, 02/2005

MD Form 9104 A4, Issue 01, 02/2005

MD Form 9104 A4, Issue 01, 02/2005

MD Form 9104 A4, Issue 01, 02/2005

MD Form 9104 A4, Issue 01, 02/2005

MD Form 9104 A4, Issue 01, 02/2005

Typical values are: Matched slings Unmatched slings 1.25 1.50

MD Form 9104 A4, Issue 01, 02/2005

MD Form 9104 A4, Issue 01, 02/2005

Attachment Load Factor j. Yaw Factor for Padeye Load

MD Form 9104 A4, Issue 01, 02/2005

MD Form 9104 A4, Issue 01, 02/2005

MD Form 9104 A4, Issue 01, 02/2005

MD Form 9104 A4, Issue 01, 02/2005

MD Form 9104 A4, Issue 01, 02/2005

MD Form 9104 A4, Issue 01, 02/2005

MD Form 9104 A4, Issue 01, 02/2005

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