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Revision History and Hold Record

Revision History
Date

Rev.
No.

18/09/2014
03/10/2014
21/10/2014

I01
A01
A02

13/11/2014

P01

Detailed Description of Change

Ref.
Section

IDC
Issued for Review
Issued for Review

Reference to BP-CDZZZZ-CM-PRO-5001 changed to BP-SFSOZZ-CMPRO-0001

1.2

Added reference to Bos Shelf Lifting Operations Procedure BOSEZZZZ-HS-PRO-0203-000

1.2

Added Class and Flag/State Authority requirements

Approved for Project Use

2.1

Hold Record
Hold Ref.

Description / Reason for Hold

Ref.
Section

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Table of Contents
1

GENERAL ..................................................................................................................................................... 4
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4

SCOPE OF WORK ....................................................................................................................................... 5

2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
2.7
2.8

PURPOSE .............................................................................................................................................. 4
REFERENCE DOCUMENTS ...................................................................................................................... 4
ABBREVIATIONS AND DEFINITIONS .......................................................................................................... 4
CONFLICT OF INFORMATION ................................................................................................................... 5
INSPECTION PERIOD .............................................................................................................................. 5
RECORDS OF EXAMINATION .................................................................................................................... 6
NDE ..................................................................................................................................................... 6
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE OF WIRE ROPES ........................................................................................ 7
LUBRICATION OF WIRE ROPES ................................................................................................................ 7
CLEANING ............................................................................................................................................. 8
PERSONNEL AND EQUIPMENT................................................................................................................. 8
ITEMS MADE FROM STEEL WIRE ROPE ................................................................................................... 8

ATTACHMENTS ........................................................................................................................................... 9
3.1
3.2
3.3

CRANE/ WINCH WIRE ROPE RIGGING EXAMINATION .................................................................. 9

AHC UTILIZATION REPORT ............................................................................................................ 10
WIRE ROPE DETAIL ........................................................................................................................ 12

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1 GENERAL
1.1

Purpose

The purpose of this SOW is to establish a system for the inspection and maintenance of wire ropes
used on SD2 Project. In addition, this document will provide a clear understanding of the scope of
work associated with each activity to be undertaken and will help to ensure efficient performance.

1.2

Reference Documents

Document Number

Document Title

STD-COR-ASST-021-E
WI-ERS-ASST-018-E

OFFSHORE LIFTING EQUIPMENT AND OPERATIONS

WIRE ROPE INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
WIRE ROPE FOR LIFTING APPLIANCE-CODE OF PRACTICE FOR
EXAMINATION AND DISCARD
LIFTING APPLIANCES- CLASSIFICATION
GUIDANCE ON WIRE ROPE INTEGRITY MANAGEMENT FOR
VESSEL IN THE OFFSHORE INDUSTRY
LIFTING OPERATIONS AND LIFTING EQUIPMENT REGULATION
LIFTING EQUIPMENT CONTROL AND OPERATIONAL
PROCEDURE
PROCEDURE OF LIFTING OPERATIONS
LIFTING EQUIPMENTS & OPERATIONS ON BARGE, SHIPS AND
YARDS
IN-SERVICE INSPECTION OF MOORING HARDWARE FOR
FLOATING STRUCTURES
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF OFFSHORE CRANES
STEEL WIRE ROPES - SAFETY - PART 3: INFORMATION FOR
USE AND MAINTENANCE
LIFTING OPERATIONS PROCEDURE

ISO-4309
ISO-4301
IMCA SEL 022,IMCA M194
SI 1998 No 2307
BP-SFSOZZ-CM-PRO-0001
AzSPU-HSSE-DOC-00056-2
SA-SWZZZZ-HS-PRO-0713-000
API 2I
API 2D
DIN EN 12385-3
BO-SEZZZZ-HS-PRO-0203-000

1.3

Abbreviations and Definitions

Abbreviations
Abbreviation/
Acronym

DBA
DSV
LOLER
LTA
NDT
RFQ
PLBH
PLN
PMT
PCWU
QA
QC
HSES
ROV
PPE
RMRS

Description

Derrick Barge Azerbaijan

Diving Support Vessel (DSV) Academic Tofig Ismayilov
Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulation
Lifting Technical Authority
Non-destructive Test

Request for Quotation

Pipe Lay Barge Israfil Huseynov
Plan
Project Management Team
Production Compression Water Utilities
Quality Assurance
Quality Control
Health Safety Environmental & Security
Remotely Operated Vehicle
Personal Protective Equipment
Russian Maritime Register of Shipping
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SOW
SOCAR
TBA

Scope of Work
State Oil Company Of Azerbaijan Republic
To Be Advised

Definitions
Term

Meaning

Company

BP

Contractor

Saipem Contracting Netherlands BV

A person with appropriate practical and theoretical knowledge and
experience, who may also be hired from an external subcontracted
organization. The subcontracted organization will be nominated on the
basis of experience in offshore activities related to crane rigging and
inspection operations and subject to BP LTA approval.
Selected Sub-Contractor to perform the work or provide the required
services

Competent person

Sub-Contractor
Responsible /
Responsibility

1.4

Both action and costs are to be account of the referenced party

Conflict of information

In the event of any conflict between descriptions given in this SOW with a documents, specifications
and data sheets or with any of the applicable Codes and Standards, Sub-Contractor shall inform
Contractor in writing before proceeding with the work.

SCOPE OF WORK

The scope of this work is to ensure the correct condition of wire ropes by inspection and
maintenance. Inspection and maintenance shall be carried out by the Bos Shelf or its subcontractor.
The Subcontracted organization must be nominated on the bases of experience in offshore activities
related to crane rigging and inspection and need to be approved by BP LTA. Results of all inspections
and maintenances to be reported in writing (refer section 3).
List of all required rigging materials attached in Section 3.
Note: attached material list is not completed and will be updated with new rigging items.

2.1

Inspection Period

With reference to the corporate Standard Offshore lifting Equipment and Operations STD-CORASST-021-E, wire ropes (such as Crane wires, Winch Wires, Mooring Pennants) shall be inspected
on regular basis. The frequency of examinations of shall be as follows:

Daily Observation
Weekly Observation
Periodic examinations
Special examinations

Daily and Weekly inspections are to be carried out by Saipem responsible personnel (i.e. Crane
Operator, Deck foreman, Deck mechanic etc.).
Periodic examinations shall be carried out by Bos Shelf or its subcontractor in accordance with
relevant standards/specifications referenced in Section 1.2. Saipem shall confirm to Bos Shelf
relevant referenced document, dependent of type of wire.
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Special examinations shall be carried out by Bos Shelf or its subcontractor as per outcome of Daily,
Weekly or Periodic inspections. Unscheduled/Unplanned examinations are also to be considered as
special. Scope and extent of special examination (destructive tests, NDE etc.) to be confirmed by
Saipem. Requirements for such examination need to be based on, but not limited to:
- Manufacturers recommendations, especially for specific types of wires (Dyneema, Euroflex etc.)
- Class requirements
- Flag/State Authority requirements
Examination may require witnessing by Manufacturers representative, Class, Flag/State Authority.

2.2

Records of examination

All periodic and special examinations shall be recorded using the Examination Record form enclosed
in Section 4, or will be recorded by the subcontracted Competent Persons own reporting formats.
Where the Competent Person recommends that a wire rope should be discarded, the
Master/Superintendent will be immediately informed and, having advised Onshore Management,
they will take appropriate action to stop all further use of that wire rope, and then instigate the
removal and replacement of the rope if deemed necessary. Defect report shall be generated prior to
discard of wire rope.
The decision for discarding shall be made in consultation with Onshore Asset Management. A Third
Party Authorized Certified Person may be appointed for a full assessment of the condemned rope.
Files shall be maintained by the Quality Department of all examination records for each sling/wire
rope, along with the certification of the ropes. A log of examinations shall be set up and maintained
All files relevant to the slings/wire rope examinations status and certification shall be available for
consultation by the Master, Superintendent, Crane Operator, Onshore Management, Inspectors, and
Certifying Authorities.
A wire rope detail form covering wire ropes under this work instruction shall be kept up-to-date and
provide necessary information using the FORM-ERS-ASST-027 Wire Rope Details template (see
section 4 as example).
Copies of this documentation will be provided to vessel maintenance engineer and the VAM and
shall be kept on file along with the following information:

Wire rope certificates;

Wire ropes as-build dossiers;
Inspection forms by External Competent Person (always to be filled in on the inspection
format as per this Work Instruction);
Internal inspection forms;
Lubrication record with date applied, type of lubricant used and method of application;
NDE testing reports;
Wire rope details form;
AHC utilization report to be kept with the data of WRFS to be filed for each operation.

2.3

NDE

NDE of wire ropes shall be carried out as an aid to the visual inspections laid down in the above
paragraph for examination of wire ropes.
An initial NDE shall be done prior/during installation to provide the baseline for future examinations.
This inspection can be avoided if NDE inspection done at manufacturer premises and relevant
reports are provided by supplier/manufacturer.

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NDT of speltor sockets for pennants is required during periodic/special inspection.

2.4

Maintenance and Storage of wire ropes

Maintenance
Steel wire ropes must be serviced regularly to increase reliability and service life. The type of service
depends on the utilization and construction of the ropes. Maintenance of wire ropes to be carried out
in accordance with Manufacturers recommendations.
Storage
Wires shall at all times be stored in dedicated areas, preferably off the ground/deck and in such a
manner as to avoid mechanical damage, corrosion and chemical exposure and UV exposure ( where
applicable).

Steel wire ropes should be stored in a clean, cool, dry place indoors. The ropes must not be allowed
to rest on the floor. They can be placed on pallets. If outdoor storage cannot be avoided the ropes
must be placed on concrete slab and covered in a way that moisture cannot create corrosion
problems. Although plastic foil protects the ropes from rain, condensation from beneath might not be
able to escape and could damage the ropes permanently. To avoid condensation problems, it is
advisable to use breathable water-proof fabric covers readily avail-able from tarpaulin manufacturers.
When storing a number of spare ropes, the following rule should be applied: first in - first out. This
means, the ropes should be used in the order of delivery. In this way it can be avoided that certain
ropes are only put into service after being stored for many years. It is self-evident that the different
ropes in stock must be clearly marked to avoid the possibility of confusion (e.g. if similar ropes of
different tensile strength are stored.) In addition proper records have to be kept which make it
possible to trace the history" of any rope back to the manufacturer on the basis of storing number,
specification, date of or-der and date of delivery.

2.5

Lubrication of wire ropes

Initial lubrication
Initial lubrication is essential and provides a native protection through the life of the wire rope and is
applied during manufacturing stage.
Re-lubrication
Steel wire ropes must be re-lubricated at regular intervals, depending on their use, particularly along
the zones subjected to bending.
If for operational reasons re-lubrication cannot be carried out, shorter service life is to be expected
and the inspection intervals have to be arranged accordingly.
When utilized on capstan winches the ropes MUST be greased externally at all times. Non lubricated
wire rope working on capstan winches leads to unbalanced load reparation within the capstan winch.
Wire ropes shall be re-lubricated when they are becoming dry.
The condition shall be assessed during the inspection for the wires and it shall be decided whether
lubricating by manual brush application or by means of an automatic lubricator is done.
Application of lubricant can be done manually, by brush if there is no other available solution and
preferably by means of an automatic lubricating pressurized device.
Re-lubricating is preferably done with automatic lubricators as these penetrate the lubricant into the
outer parts of the wire.
Manual application merely coats the exterior of the rope with a limited penetration of the lubricant.
Use of pressure applicators shall be done in accordance to the operating instructions by the
manufacturer and with the use of proper PPE.
Type of lubricant
The following products are recommended lubricants for wire ropes:
-

Initial lubrication
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NYROSTEN - NYROSTEN T55
-

Service dressing - crane and pipe lay equipment wire ropes

BRIDON BRILUBE 70

Wire rope manufacturer recommendation for compatibility to be considered. Other products are
available and can be selected in agreement with the Onshore Asset Management.
Lubricants for sub-sea wire ropes are under development at the present and changes to specification
can be expected shortly.

2.6

Cleaning

Wire ropes are shall be cleaned prior to re-lubricating.

Cleaning devices shall be available on board and used for this purpose.
Sub-sea wire ropes shall be flushed with fresh water immediately after recovery from sea and
dedicated flushing devices shall be made available on board

2.7

Personnel and Equipment

Personnel (riggers, hot work team, cranes/forklifts operators etc. ), equipment (cranes, forklifts,
compressors, generators etc.) and materials/consumables (tarpaulin, wooden/concrete slabs/block,
lubricants etc.) required for Maintenance, Storage, Periodic and Special examinations to be provided
by Bos Shelf. Personnel to be qualified as per job role in accordance with Project and Statutory
requirements. Equipment to be certified and current certification/calibration/test records to be
provided.

2.8

Items Made From Steel Wire Rope

Items made from steel wire ropes (such as pennants, slings, grommets etc.) may be a subject for the
Inspections and Maintenance as well. Scope of inspection, maintenance and storage are the same
as described in relevant section of current SOW.

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ATTACHMENTS
3.1

CRANE/ WINCH WIRE ROPE RIGGING EXAMINATION

Vessel :

Crane Location :

Date :

Crane No./Identification :

Rope Location :

Rope No. :

Reference: Boom down on rest. Looking from stern to bow, other specify :
Rigging

RINA

Certification

LLOYDS

Nos.

OTHERS

Nominal Diameter :

Date Fitted :

Length :

Direction of Rope Lay :

Measured Diameter

Minimum Breaking Load :

Under a Load of :

Working Load :

Types of Termination :

Date Previous Inspection

Visible Wire
Breaks

Abrasion of
Outer Wires

Corrosion

Number in
Length of 6d

Degree of
Deterioration*

Degree of
Deterioration*

Measured Rope
Diamet
er
(mm)

Lay
length
(mm)

Date This Inspections

Positions
Measured

Overall
Assessment

(Ref. Drum,
Layer Coil)

Degree of
Deterioration*

Damage a
Deformation
s
Degree of
Deterioratio
n*

Remarks/Other Observations :

* = Describe as : Slight, Medium, High, Very High, Discard

= Delete as Applicable

1.1.

Reason for Recommending

Discard

Examined by

Name :

Name :

Signed :

Signed :

Date :

Date :

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3.2

AHC UTILIZATION REPORT

Site:

500 Tons wire rope .

750Tons wire rope.

Winch Model.:

Rope No.:

Test Certificate Details:

Date Fitted:

Delivery condition
Maker :
Actual
Diameter
:
Length :
Construct
ion :
Type of
Core :
Rope Lay
:
Surface
Finish :
Rope
Grade :
Mass :
Actual
Min BL :
Rope diameter survey

wireposition

measurement

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Rope Utilization
Project (name- phase )

Operational depth

Operational load

Temperature recorded

Approx duration of AHC session

Termination details
Types of Termination:

Date Previous Inspection

Date of previous cut

back and/or re-socketing

Inspection results
Visible
Wire
Breaks
Numb
er in
Length
of 6d

Abrasion of
Outer Wires

Corrosion

Degree of
Deterioratio
n**

Degree of
Deteriorati
on**

Measured Rope

Diameter
(mm)

Lay length
(mm)

** = Describe as : - Slight, Medium, High, Very High, Discard.

Positions
Measured

Overall
Assessmen
t

Damage and
Deformations

(Ref.
Drum,
Layer,
Coil)

Degree of
Deterioratio
n**

Degree of
Deterioration*
*

* = Delete as applicable.

Reason for Recommendation discard / other remarks

Prepared by

Examined by

Approved by

Name:

Name:

Name:

Signed:

Signed:

Signed:

Date:

Date:

Date:

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3.3

WIRE ROPE DETAIL

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