SES 47.1 Protective Coatings Specification Rev 08

Sarawak Shell Berhad
Sabah Shell Petroleum Company Limited
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STANDARD ENGINEERING SPECIFICATION
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This Specification sets out the Standard requirements to be complied with by the Contractor carrying out
work directly or indirectly for Sarawak Shell Berhad or Sabah Shell Petroleum Company Limited.
For a given Contract or Purchase Order, the documents related thereto may specify requirements that
deviate from or quality those set out in this Specification.
The Contractor shall be responsible for identifying any and all such deviations and qualifications, and
ensuring that the work is completed in strict accordance therewith.
REVISION REGISTER
Rev.
No.
Date
Details of Revision
06
02/99
To combine and supersede the current SES 47.1 Rev. 5 and SES 47.2 Rev 3, with a
new title, changes in some coating systems & thickness (CORALs
recommendation), addition of maintenance painting philosophy and warranty,
exclusion of coatings for building.
07
10/08
1.3.2
Additional definitions
1.4
Edited content on cross-references
2.3.4
Additional information for clause on permits
2.4.2
Additional safety requirement for blast cleaning equipment added
3.2
Removed revision year for surface preparation reference

standards, to use latest revision as per Clause 9.0 References
3.2.1.1, 3.2.1.2,
3.2.6.1, 3.2.7.1,
3.2.10
Removal of the word isocyanide free after the final coating

aliphatic polyurethane
3.2.5
Addition of coating system requirement for aluminium helidecks
3.2.8.2
Removal of coal tar epoxy coating for initial and maintenance

painting for bottom plate and added requirements for proposed
coating system.
3.2.7
Addition of note on coating system requirement for super duplex

stainless steel and high nickel steel
3.2.11
Addition of 2nd coat to coating system
3.2.14
Addition of the 3.2.14 Studbolts and Nuts Coating Specification
3.4.2
Addition of salt spray test method as per ISO 9227 and defects
assessment method as per ISO 4628-1/2/3 and ageing resistance
test as per ISO 20340
4.3.1
Removed requirement to sweep-blast galvanized steel to be

consistent with surface preparation requirements as per 3.2.6.1
4.3.2
Addition of coal slag as abrasive, quantified maximum level of

chlorides in abrasive and requirements for abrasive recycling. Use
of copper slag as abrasive prohibited.
4.3.3
Addition of wet abrasive blasting and water-jetting requirements
5.1.3
Addition of colour requirement for multi-coat systems
7.6
Edited reference clause
9.0
Addition of 9.0 References
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Details of Revision
Appendix 1
Change in colour coding as per current requirement for offshore

facilities
Appendix 2
Change in colour coding as per current requirement for onshore

facilities
Appendix 7
Addition of Appendix 7 Appendix D ISO 4628 Studbolts and Nuts

Defect Assessment
Appendix 8
Addition of Appendix 8 Visual Rust Scale ISO 4628-3
General
Edited misspellings
Rewrite
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Re-structured SES 47.1 Rev 7 to include DEP

70.48.11.30.Gen. Protective Coatings for Offshore
Facilities requirements,
Revised surface preparation requirements for water
jetting and wet abrasive blasting
Include surface preparation requirements for internal tank
and vessel coatings
Revised new product qualification to follow DEP
70.48.11.30-Gen
Revised coating system code
Addition of TSA coating
Revised Quality Assurance and Quality Control
requirements
Update of coating system for stud bolts and nuts to follow
ASTM B 841 and MESC SPE 81/007
Deletion of topside helideck drawing in Appendix 6 and to
refer to SES95.4 for the topside helideck drawing
Appendix 1 and 2, Colour Coding revised to follow RAL
Colour Code
Deletion of Appendix 3 on Glass Flake Polyester Generic
Specification
Deletion of Appendix 4 on Glass Flake Epoxy Generic
Specification
Deletion of Appendix 7 on Appendix D ISO 4628
Deletion of Appendix 8 Visual Rust Scale ISO 4628-3
Include ITP examples.
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Table of Contents
PART I INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................................................7
1.0
SCOPE .....................................................................................................................................7
1.1
DISTRIBUTION, INTENDED USE AND REGULATORY CONSIDERATIONS...........7
1.2
DEFINITIONS ............................................................................................................7
1.2.1
General Definitions ...................................................................................7
1.2.2
Specific Definitions ...................................................................................8
1.3
CROSS REFERENCES .............................................................................................8
PART IISPECIFICATION.......................................................................................................................9
2.0
PAINTING CONTRACTORS RESPONSIBILITIES ..................................................................9

2.1
GENERAL ..................................................................................................................9
2.2
QUALITY....................................................................................................................9
2.3
WARRANTY ..............................................................................................................9
2.3.1
New construction, refurbishment and renovation maintenance
programmes .............................................................................................9
2.3.2
Spot repairs ............................................................................................10
2.4
SAFETY ...................................................................................................................10
2.4.1
General ..................................................................................................10
2.4.2
Personal Protection ................................................................................10
2.4.3
Safe Handling of Coating Materials ........................................................10
2.4.4
Permits ...................................................................................................10
2.5
EQUIPMENT............................................................................................................10
2.5.1
General ..................................................................................................10
2.5.2
Blast Cleaning Equipment ......................................................................10
2.5.3
Coating Spraying Equipment ..................................................................11
2.5.4
Earthing and Maintenance of Equipment ................................................11
2.6
SCAFFOLDING, STAGING AND ACCESSIBILITY ..................................................11
2.7
PROTECTION OF EQUIPMENT AND STRUCTURAL MEMBERS .........................11
2.8
WEATHER PROTECTION .......................................................................................11
2.9
RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS ...............................................................................11
2.9.1
Painting Contractor .................................................................................11
2.9.2
Painting Inspector ...................................................................................12
2.9.3
Blaster/Painter ........................................................................................13
2.9.4
Inspection Equipment .............................................................................13
3.0
SURFACE PREPARATION ....................................................................................................14

3.1
GENERAL ...............................................................................................................14
3.2
PRE-CLEANING OF SURFACES AND SOLVENT CLEANING ...............................14
3.3
SURFACE PREPARATION BY ABRASIVE BLAST CLEANING..............................14
3.3.1
General ..................................................................................................14
3.3.2
New Construction and Modifications.......................................................15
3.3.3
Maintenance Painting .............................................................................15
3.4
ABRASIVE BLASTING MATERIALS .......................................................................15
3.5
ALTERNATIVE METHODS OF SURFACE CLEANING ...........................................16
3.5.1
General ..................................................................................................16
3.5.2
Power Tool Cleaning ..............................................................................16
3.5.3
Water Jetting ..........................................................................................16
3.5.4
Wet Abrasive Blast Cleaning ..................................................................17
3.6
SURFACE PREPARATION FOR SHOP PRIMED SURFACES ...............................17
3.7
SURFACE PREPARATION FOR INTERNAL COATING OF TANKS AND
VESSELS.................................................................................................................17
4.0
APPLICATION OF COATING SYSTEMS ...............................................................................18

4.1
GENERAL ................................................................................................................18
4.2
MIXING AND THINNING .........................................................................................18
4.3
OVERCOATING ......................................................................................................18
4.4
CARBON STEEL/ CRA JOINTS ..............................................................................19
4.5
INTERNAL COATING OF TANKS, VESSELS .........................................................19
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APPLICATION METHODS.......................................................................................19
4.6.1
General ..................................................................................................19
4.6.2
Spray Application....................................................................................19
4.6.3
Brush Application....................................................................................19
4.6.4
Roller Application....................................................................................20
REPAIR OF DEFECTS ............................................................................................20
4.7.1
General ..................................................................................................20
4.7.2
Inadequate Coating Thickness ...............................................................20
4.7.3
Contaminated Surfaces ..........................................................................20
4.7.4
Coating Damage not Exposing Steel Surface .........................................20
4.7.5
Coating Damage Exposing Steel Surface ...............................................20
4.7.6
Repair of Zinc Silicate Primer .................................................................20
5.0
QUALITY ASSURANCE AND QUALITY CONTROL...............................................................21

5.1
QUALITY ASSURANCE ..........................................................................................21
5.1.1
Quality Plan for the Implementation of this Specification ........................21
5.2
QUALITY CONTROL ...............................................................................................21
5.2.1
General ..................................................................................................21
5.2.2
Status and Progress Reports..................................................................22
5.2.3
Rejected Work and Equipment ...............................................................22
5.3
CLEANED SURFACES ...........................................................................................22
5.3.1
General ..................................................................................................22
5.3.2
Residual Salt Contamination ..................................................................22
5.3.3
Surface Dust...........................................................................................23
5.3.4
Surface Profile ........................................................................................23
5.4
COATING APPLICATION AND COATED SURFACES...........................................23
5.4.1
General Visual Coating Appearance.......................................................23
5.4.2
Dew Point, Air Humidity and Substrate Temperature..............................23
5.4.3
Wet Film Thickness (WFT) .....................................................................24
5.4.4
Dry Film Thickness (DFT) .......................................................................24
5.4.5
Holiday Testing .......................................................................................24
5.4.6
Adhesion ................................................................................................24
5.4.7
Antiskid system for helidecks and walkways...........................................25
5.4.8
Inorganic zinc primers ............................................................................25
6.0
COATING SYSTEMS REQUIREMENT...................................................................................26

6.1
COATING SYSTEM SELECTION ............................................................................26
6.1.1
Service temperature ...............................................................................26
6.1.2
Compatibility with Existing Coating Systems ..........................................26
6.2
COATING MATERIALS ...........................................................................................27
6.3
COATING SYSTEM PRODUCT APPROVAL REQUIREMENT ...............................27
6.3.1
New Product - Coating System Qualification ..........................................27
6.3.2
New Products - Internal Coating System Qualification Requirements
for Pressure Vessel ................................................................................27
6.4
PAINTING AND COATING SYSTEM SCHEDULES FOR EXTERNAL
APPLICATION .........................................................................................................28
6.4.1
Carbon Steel and Low Alloy Steels Maximum Operating
Temperature < 120C .............................................................................28
6.4.2 CARBON STEEL AND LOW ALLOY STEELS WITH OPERATING
TEMPERATURE > 120C ........................................................................................29
6.4.3
Steel Structures / Members (Primary and secondary including boat
landing and caissons) in All Zones (Splash, Spray and Atmospheric
Zones); Risers above Splash Zone, piping equipments in Spray
Zone. ......................................................................................................29
6.4.4
Offshore Platform Decks and Helidecks .................................................29
6.4.5
Galvanised Steel ....................................................................................30
6.4.6
Stainless Steel ........................................................................................31
6.4.7
Carbon Steel Storage Tank and Vessels ................................................31
6.4.8
Timber Decks .........................................................................................32
6.4.10
Living Quarters, Pressurized Building, Control Room (Interior)...............32
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PAINTING AND COATING SYSTEM SCHEDULES FOR INTERNAL

APPLICATION .........................................................................................................33
6.5.1
Internal surfaces of tanks and vessels, with service temperature up
to 60C ...................................................................................................33
6.5.2
Methanol storage tank, storage temperature maximum 40C .................33
6.5.3
Glycol storage tank .................................................................................33
COATING SYSTEM FOR VENDOR SUPPLIED EQUIPMENT ................................34
COATING SYSTEM FOR STUD BOLTS AND NUTS ..............................................34
6.7.1
General ..................................................................................................34
6.7.2
Coating System ......................................................................................34
6.7.3
Transportation ........................................................................................34
7.0
MAINTENANCE PAINTING ....................................................................................................35

7.1
GENERAL ................................................................................................................35
7.2
CORROSION CRITERIA FOR RUSTING ................................................................35
7.3
BLISTERING............................................................................................................35
7.4
CRACKING, FLAKING AND CHALKING .................................................................36
7.5
STAINLESS STEEL SUBSTRATES ........................................................................36
7.6
TYPES OF MAINTENANCE ....................................................................................36
7.6.1
Preventive Cleaning ...............................................................................36
7.6.2
Spot Repair ............................................................................................36
7.6.3
Refurbishment ........................................................................................36
7.6.4
Renovation .............................................................................................37
8.0
REFERENCES........................................................................................................................38
APPENDIX 1
- COLOUR CODING FOR OFFSHORE
STRUCTURES/EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS ............................................................................42
APPENDIX 2 - COLOUR CODING FOR ONSHORE STRUCTURES/EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS ......44
APPENDIX 3 EXAMPLES OF AN INSPECTION TEST PLAN (ITP) FOR COATING WORK ..............45
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PART I INTRODUCTION
1.0
SCOPE
This specification establishes the detailed requirements of SSB/SSPC with respect to coating
systems, equipment, materials, surface preparation, application, inspection and testing
requirements to be employed for new construction projects and maintenance of both onshore and
offshore oil and gas production facilities and processing installations.
This SES is a revision of the SES of the same number dated October 2008.
This specification is not applicable to submarine installations such as pipelines and risers, which
are covered elsewhere (DEPs).
This revision is written to bring the specification largely in line with the requirements of DEP
70.48.11.30-Gen, Protective Coatings for Offshore Facilities.
1.1
DISTRIBUTION, INTENDED USE AND REGULATORY CONSIDERATIONS

Unless otherwise authorized by SSB/SSPC, the distribution of this SES is confined to companies
forming part of the Royal Dutch/Shell Group or managed by a Group Company and to their
nominated Contractors and nominated sellers.
This SES is intended for use in oil & gas production and treatment facilities in SSB/SSPC.
If national and/or local regulations exist in which some of the requirements may be more stringent
than in this SES the Contractor shall determine by careful scrutiny which of the requirements are
the more stringent and which combination of requirements will be acceptable as regards safety,
environmental, economic and legal aspects. In all cases the Contractor shall inform the Principal
of any deviation from the requirements of this SES which is considered to be necessary in order to
comply with national and/or local regulations. The Company may then negotiate with the
Authorities concerned with the object of obtaining agreement to follow this SES as closely as
possible.
1.2
1.2.1
DEFINITIONS
General Definitions
The Company is Sarawak Shell Berhad/Sabah Shell Petroleum Company Limited (SSB/SSPC).
The Contractor is a company that carries out all or part of the design, engineering, procurement,
construction, commissioning or management of a project, or operation or maintenance of a facility.
The Company, when referring to SSB/SSPC, may undertake all or part of the duties of the
Contractor.
The Manufacturer/Supplier is a company that manufactures or supplies equipment and services
to perform the duties specified by the Contractor.
The word shall indicates a requirement.
The word should indicates a recommendation.
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Specific Definitions
Surface Profile
Atmospheric Zone
Splash Zone
Spray Zone
Submerged Zone
HAT
LAT
Dew Point
Dry Film Thickness
(DFT)
Wet Film Thickness
(WFT)
Nominal Dry Film
Thickness (NDFT)
Holidays
Hot Dip Galvanising
Micron
Pot Life
Shelf Life
Substrate
Pigment
Thinner
Teepol
Spot repair
Refurbishment
Renovation
Water Jetting
Definition in accordance with ISO 8503-1, the micro roughness of a surface

generally expressed as the height of the major peaks relative to the major valleys
Region from 6m above HAT upwards
Region from 3m below LAT up to 2m above HAT
Region between the splash zone and atmospheric zone
The region below the splash zone including seawater, sea bottom and buried
zones.
Highest astronomical tide level
Lowest astronomical tide level
The temperature of a given air water-vapour mixture, at which condensation starts
Thickness, in microns, of the dried or cured paint or coating film
Thickness, in microns, of the wet coating film
A Dry Film Thickness specified for each coat or whole coating system
Pinholes and small defects in a coating system, penetrating the entire thickness of
the coating
A process whereby steel articles are zinc coated by immersion in a molten zinc
bath.
One-thousandth of a mm
Time interval, after mixing of paint or coating materials, during which the mixture
can be applied without difficulty or loss of final coating quality.
Maximum interval in which a paint can be transported and stored in undamaged
and unopened packaging without any influence on its application or performance
providing the ambient conditions are within the limit set by the paint manufacturer,
Surface to be coated
Solid colouring agent in paint
Volatile liquid added to ease application of paint
A cleaning detergent
A localised coating repair process applicable where 1% of the coated surface
area shows visible rusting. Refer to clause 7.7.3 in this SES for details
A broad coating repair process applicable where >1% and 10% of the coated
surface shows visible rusting. Refer to clause 7.7.4 in this SES for details.
The total removal and reinstatement of the coating, a process applicable where
>10% of the coated surface shows visible rusting. Refer to clause 7.7.5 in this SES
for details.
Definition in accordance with SSPC SP12/ NACE No.5 - Water discharged from a
nozzle at pressures of 70 MPa (10,000 psig) or greater to prepare a surface for
coating or inspection.
Ultra High Pressure

Water Jetting
Definition in accordance with SSPC SP12/ NACE No.5 Water-jetting performed

at pressures above 210 MPa (30,000 psig)
Sweep Blast
A surface preparation process whereby the blasting process is carried out using
fine grade abrasives and which passes quickly over an existing coated surface to
provide surface roughness for adhesion.
1.3
CROSS REFERENCES
Where cross-references to other parts of this Specification are made, the referenced section
number is shown in brackets. Other documents (specifications, standards and guidelines) where
this Specification is based upon are listed in 8.0 References. Where differences occur between this
Specification and the referred documents this specification shall apply.
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PART II SPECIFICATION
2.0
PAINTING CONTRACTORS RESPONSIBILITIES
2.1
GENERAL
The Contractor is, in addition to his responsibilities under the general conditions of the contract,
responsible for the quality of the work, which shall be performed in strict accordance with this
specification and all other relevant documents, such as site regulations, local or national
requirements and safety rules.
In case of contradicting requirements or discrepancies between this Specification and other relevant
documents the Contractor and/or Manufacturer shall obtain a written ruling from the Company
before proceeding with the work affected.
The coating Contractor shall ensure that up-to-date technical data and safety sheets are obtained
from the Manufacturer/Supplier before commencing coating. The coating Contractor shall ensure
that coating products which have deteriorated during storage or have exceeded their shelf life shall
not be used.
2.2
QUALITY
The Contractor is fully responsible for all Quality Assurance, Quality Control and Testing.
The Contractor shall submit, in detail, proposals for implementing this specification and demonstrate
that his plan provides the quality assurance and control required. The obligations of the Contractor
are explained in more detail in Section 5.0 Quality Assurance and Quality Control.
2.3
WARRANTY
Contractors undertaking coating work, for both new construction and for maintenance carried out in
accordance with this Specification, shall guarantee the quality of their coating work.
2.3.1
New construction, refurbishment and renovation maintenance programmes

Five (5) years after acceptance date of the completed coating work for liquid coating systems, ten
(10) years for thermally sprayed coating systems:
1. The degree of rusting shall not be worse than rust grade 7-S (0.3%) according to ASTM D
610. This degree of rusting shall only be allowed in localized areas and not be scattered over
the total surface area coated.
2. Visual cracking and flaking of the coating system is not allowed. (Rating 0 as per ISO 4628-4
and ISO 4628-5, respectively).
3. Blistering is not allowed.
4. No excessive loss of gloss shall be observed in the topcoats specified for the atmospheric
zone. The topcoat on steel floors is not included but the topside of the helideck shall be
included.
5. For thermally sprayed coating systems, the acceptable degree of rusting shall not be worse
than Ri 0 (0% rusting) as per ISO-4628-3.
Initial acceptance of the new coating work, refurbishment and renovation by Company or its
representatives will not relieve the Contractor of his obligations covered by this section.
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Spot repairs
For spot repairs carried out on/offshore for coating systems no longer under warranty, the warranty
period shall be two (2) years after completion of the applied repair coating. The same requirement
as per section (2.3.1 (1)) shall be adhered to.
Surfaces not fulfilling these quality requirements shall be repaired, and the Contractor shall bear all
costs necessary for the repair.
Surfaces that have suffered mechanical damage in normal service or chemical damage caused by
abnormal service conditions fall outside this warranty.
Initial acceptance of spot repair work by Company or its representatives will not relieve the
Contractor of his obligations covered by this section.
2.4
2.4.1
SAFETY
General
The Contractor shall be responsible for all aspects of safety related to the painting work to be done.
2.4.2
Personal Protection
The recommendations for personal protection and for protective equipment as given in the paint
manufacturers data sheets, and/or indicated on the containers, shall be met in full.
2.4.3
Safe Handling of Coating Materials

Handling, mixing and application of the paints and coating materials shall be done strictly in
accordance with the manufacturers recommended procedures for the assurance of personal safety.
Safety precautions shall be clearly described on the technical data sheets of paints and coating
materials supplied, as well as on the containers. Where this Specification indicates restrictions on
the use of certain materials, these limitations shall be strictly adhered to.
2.4.4
Permits
All necessary permits for the work shall be obtained before work commences. It is the Contractors
responsibility to know what permits are required and that he is familiar with the systems concerned.
2.5
2.5.1
EQUIPMENT
General
Equipment shall be maintained in good condition such that the requirements of this Specification are
clearly met.
2.5.2
Blast Cleaning Equipment

The compressed air supply for blasting shall be free of water and oil. Adequate separators and traps
shall be provided and these shall be kept emptied of water and oil. Accumulations of oil and
moisture shall be removed from air receivers by regular purging.
Air compressors shall not be permitted to deliver air at a temperature in excess of 110C.
The abrasive shall normally be discharged with a pressure of 7 bar (101 psi) measured at the nozzle
(with a hypodermic pressure gauge). The pressure shall not under any circumstances fall below 5.6
bar (88 psi) for normal cleaning operations.
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Nozzles shall be discarded and replaced when the nozzle diameter has increased through wear by
50% of the original diameter.
Abrasive blast cleaning equipment shall be of an intrinsically safe construction and equipped with a
remote shut-off valve triggered by the release of a dead mans handle at the blasting nozzle.
2.5.3
Coating Spraying Equipment

The spraying equipment to be used shall meet the recommendations and instructions set forth by
the Manufacturer for each specific coating system.
Normally application will be by airless spraying. If air spraying is to be used, an adequate moisture
trap shall be placed between the air supply and the pressure pot feed to the gun. The traps shall
continuously bleed off any water or oil from the air supply.
Suitably working regulators and gauges shall be provided for the air supply to all paint spray
equipment. Gauges shall be regularly checked for their accuracy.
2.5.4
Earthing and Maintenance of Equipment

All mechanical equipment shall be earthed and precautions shall be taken to prevent the build up of
static electricity. In particular, blasting equipment, its operators and the equipment being blasted
shall be properly bonded to prevent the occurrence of electrostatic discharges.
2.6
SCAFFOLDING, STAGING AND ACCESSIBILITY

Scaffolding for coating work should be constructed bearing in mind that it should provide easy and
sufficient access for correct preparation, coating and inspection of all surfaces. Operators should be
able to stand up with body and arms free of scaffolding or staging and the structure being worked
on.
2.7
PROTECTION OF EQUIPMENT AND STRUCTURAL MEMBERS

It is the Contractors responsibility to ensure that all equipment, structures and any other areas not
being coated, are protected from mechanical damage, damage caused by grit during grit blasting,
paint droppings, or over spray, to the entire satisfaction of the Company representative. Examples
of items, parts and areas to be protected are: valve spindles, glass, glass faced pressure gauges,
compressors, pumps, etc., cables or stainless steel pipework, grating, control desks and panels,
equipment identification plates, or any areas of the structure not being painted at that particular
time.
2.8
WEATHER PROTECTION
The Contractor shall supply all the weather protection, scaffolding and any other equipment
necessary to ensure that the work is carried out in accordance with this Specification and to the
agreed programme. This includes e.g. heating and air drying equipment if required.
2.9
2.9.1
RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS
Painting Contractor
Painting contractors shall have the personnel, organisation, qualification, procedures, knowledge
and capability to produce surface preparation and coating application of the required quality on
complex structures.
Company reserves the right to evaluate painting contractors and to reject their services if they fail to
meet the qualification level required.
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Functional areas to be evaluated shall include the following:

Management Procedures
o Company policy
o Organisation and Personnel
o Administrative and Management Procedures
o Technical Capabilities
o Personnel Qualifications
o Technical Resources
o Procedures
o Equipment, Facilities, and Experience
Quality Control
o Personnel Qualifications
o Inspection Procedures and Recording Systems
Safety
o Safety Procedure and Record-keeping Systems
o Resource Materials
2.9.2
Painting Inspector
All painting inspection shall be carried out by certified personnel described below.
2.9.2.1
Qualification/Experience
The Painting Inspector shall be certified under any one (1) of the following certification programmes:
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
Institute of Materials, Malaysia (IMM) Coating Inspector Certification Scheme: Module 1 & 2
NACE Coating Inspector Certification Scheme: Level 1 and 2
IMM Certified Trainer for Protective Coating Technician Certification Scheme
Other reputable training institute e.g. SSPC, FROSIO, ICorr, etc
He shall have at least three (3) years experience in painting inspection, and a good working
knowledge on all aspects of painting such as procedures, specification, paint performance and
application as well as inspection. He shall be able to use paint inspection tools that are normally
associated with the works.
2.9.2.2
Responsibilities
The Inspectors duty is to verify that the requirements of the coating specification are met. ASTM
D3276 Standard Guide for Painting Inspectors (Metal Substrates) shall be referred to by the
Inspector at all times as an information aid to carrying out his task efficiently.
Beside specification verification, the Painting Inspector shall be responsible for witnessing, verifying,
and documenting the work at various inspection points:
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Measurement of environmental conditions
Evaluation of compressor (air cleanliness) and surface preparation equipment
Determination of surface preparation cleanliness and profile
Inspection of application equipment
Witnessing paint mixing
Inspecting paint / application
Determination of wet film thickness
Determination of dry film thickness
Evaluating cleanliness between coats
Pinhole and holiday testing
Adhesion testing
Evaluating the curing of applied paints
Any other coating related activities
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Blaster/Painter
2.9.3.1
Qualification/Experience
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Blaster/Painter shall be an IMM certified Protective Coatings Technician Level 1 or Level 2, qualified
to work at offshore platforms to do painting work as required by the Company. He shall be
competent and skilful with the following operations:
Blasting;
o Equipment set Up (Type of Nozzle, Compressor Pressure, Type of Hose, After Cooler)
o Abrasive (Type, Size)
o Surface Quality Achieved
Painting;
o Equipment (Application Method, Air Pressure, Tip Size)
o Paint Used (Product Used, Generic Name, Mixing Ratio, Mixing Method, Thinner,
Percent Thinning, Expected Pot Life, Thickness Required)
He shall have a minimum of two (2) years experience in blasting and/or painting.
2.9.3.2
Responsibilities
Level 1 Technician shall be allowed to carry out either blasting or painting work depending on his
category of certification.
Level 2 Technician shall be allowed to carry out both blasting and painting works.
Both Level 1 and Level 2 Protective Coating Technicians should be capable of working effectively
from scaffolding or temporary structures and at heights up to 30m above water.
Performance of all blasting and painting works shall be under the supervision of the Contractors
Painting Inspector.
2.9.4
Inspection Equipment
Both the Inspection Agency, where employed, and the Contractors inspector shall provide painting
inspection equipment. The appropriate instruments to be used at various inspection points include:
Sling Psychrometer
Surface-contact Thermometer 0 to 150C
Psychrometric Tables
Electronic Hygrometers
Dew Point Calculator
Surface profile replica tape
Electromagnetic DFT Gauge
Eddy-current DFT gauge
WFT Comb Gauge
Inspection Mirror
Wet Sponge Continuity Tester
High Voltage Holiday Detector
Illuminated Magnifier
Cross-hatch Adhesion Tester
Hypodermic Needle Pressure Gauge
Self- aligning adhesion pull off tester equipment
Soluble Salts Kits e.g. Bresle tester and any others necessary
Blast Nozzle Aperture Gauge
Visual standards
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SURFACE PREPARATION
GENERAL
For optimum paint performance, surfaces to be painted or coated shall be completely dry and free
from burrs, weld spatter, flux, rust, loose scale, dirt, dust, grease, oil and other foreign matter before
any paint is applied.
If the surface has been exposed to a polluted, e.g. salt-laden, atmosphere, it shall be washed down
with clean, fresh water prior to blasting or power tool cleaning.
After preparation of the substrate surface, any grit, dust etc. shall be removed and a layer of primer
or first coat of paint applied before any corrosion or recontamination occurs, normally within 4 hours
after blasting.
As a general rule, surface preparation shall be carried out by dry blast cleaning in accordance with
ISO 8504 2.
Dehumidification during surface preparation and coating application especially in enclosed areas
may be necessary in some adverse conditions (i.e. environmental conditions outside the range of
the specifications). NACE 6A192/ SSPC TR 3 may be referred to when it has been determined that
dehumidification equipment is necessary. Dehumidification to prevent flash rusting may be
accomplished by refrigeration or desiccant, in order to maintain a relative humidity (RH) within an
enclosure at less than 50%.
3.2
PRE-CLEANING OF SURFACES AND SOLVENT CLEANING

This cleaning procedure is mandatory before further cleaning or surface preparation. Prior to the
actual cleaning operation, surface contaminants such as oil, grease, hydrocarbon, etc, shall be
removed, preferably by degreasing with suitable degreaser or solvent cleaning according to SSPCSP1. The degreased surface shall be further washed with fresh water to remove all traces of the
degreaser chemicals. The surface shall be allowed to thoroughly dry before proceeding with any
further coating work. This procedure also applies to all metal surfaces to be coated that do not
require blast cleaning or power tool cleaning.
Excessive rust scale shall be removed by impact cleaning tools or high pressure water jetting.
All bolt holes shall be properly degreased prior to grit blasting.
All edges shall have been ground to a minimum radius of 2 mm; flame cut areas shall have been
ground flush. These and other surface imperfections shall be prepared to Grade P3, ISO 8501-3. If
this is not the case, Company shall be informed, and corrective action shall be taken prior to final
surface preparation.
Offshore maintenance coating projects and tank/vessel internals shall always start with a power
washing/ steam cleaning/ 2% Teepol (or equivalent) detergent cleaning to remove dirt and salt
deposits. In addition, after a long interval prior to the application of the subsequent layers of a
coating system, or after a storm the surface shall be steam cleaned before the application of the
next layer.
3.3
3.3.1
SURFACE PREPARATION BY ABRASIVE BLAST CLEANING

General
Blast cleaning shall not be carried out in open areas close to painting operations or wet, coated
surfaces to prevent dust and grit contamination. Rough grit blasting will be allowed during the night
providing that the surface is subsequently blasted to the specified standard under good light
conditions. The illumination of the surface during final blasting shall be at least 500 Lux.
Environmental restrictions shall be observed.
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All welded areas and appurtenances shall be given special attention for the removal of welding flux
in crevices. Welding spatter, slivers, laminations and underlying mill scale not removed during
fabrication and exposed before and during blast cleaning operations shall be removed by the best
mechanical means and the edges smoothed or rendered flush. These and other surface
imperfections shall be prepared to Grade P3, ISO 8501-3.
Blasting shall continue a minimum of 25 mm into any adjacent coated areas, and the edges of
existing coatings shall be feathered. The remainder of the existing coating shall be properly shielded
or protected to prevent any over blast damage.
Blast cleaning shall be to the required visual standard in accordance with ISO 8501-1. The minimum
requirement for successful coating application is Sa 2 at the time of coating.
Stainless steel shall be thoroughly blasted to provide sufficient surface profile to assure good
coating adhesion. The blasting of stainless steel shall be carried out by abrasive not containing iron,
e.g. garnet, aluminium silicate or stainless steel grit.
New hot dip galvanised surface shall be lightly sweep blasted. Surface roughness shall be in the
range of 20m to 30m or agreed with the paint Manufacturer.
To reduce the risk of unacceptably damaging the substrate while sweep blasting galvanized
surfaces it is recommended that a reduced nozzle pressure be used in combination with a small
size abrasive.
No inhibitive solutions shall be used to prevent rusting after blast cleaning.
3.3.2
New Construction and Modifications

The surfaces of carbon and low alloy steelwork for new construction and modification to existing
installations shall be blast-cleaned to surface cleanliness of Sa 2 in accordance with ISO 8501-1
at the time of coating.
3.3.3
Maintenance Painting
Maintenance painting shall be organized and carried out in accordance with the requirements in this
SES. Requirements for maintenance painting are specified in Section 7.0.
To carry out proper maintenance, all parts of a facility should be made accessible for maintenance
painting operations in consultation with the Company. This should include the removal of insulation
and U-bolts, and the lifting of piping from their supports, where practical.
3.4
ABRASIVE BLASTING MATERIALS

General descriptions and standards requirements for abrasive materials are given in Table 1.
Table 1 Abrasives Specification
Type
Metallic
Natural mineral
Synthetic mineral
Generic Name
Chilled Iron grit (R)
Steel Grit (R)
Staurolite (E)
Garnet (E)
Coal Slag (E)
Aluminium oxide (R)
Characteristics
>1.7% carbon
0.8% to 1.2% carbon
Iron/Aluminium Silicate
Calcium iron silicate
Aluminium silicate
Crystalline corundum
Standard
ISO 11124-2
ISO 11124-3
ISO 11126-9
ISO 11126-10
ISO 11126-4
ISO 11126-7
(R): Reusable abrasive

(E): Expendable abrasive
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Abrasives shall be tested in accordance to tests method specified in ISO 11125 for metallic
abrasives and ISO 11127 for non metallic abrasives where applicable. Chloride levels shall not
exceed 25 ppm as per test method ISO 11127-7. Maximum allowed conductivity is 25mS/m as per
test method ISO 11127-6. Abrasives shall be free from oil, grease, moisture, salts, dust etc. Reusable abrasives shall be kept clean, sharp, and free from contaminants.
For full details of acceptance criteria for abrasives, ISO 11124 series and ISO 11126 series shall be
referred for metallic abrasives and non-metallic abrasives respectively.
Abrasives that are classified as a Scheduled Waste under the Environmental Quality Act (EQA)
1974 shall not be used. Sand or other materials producing silica dust shall not be used. The use of
copper slag as an abrasive is prohibited.
For general dry blasting in local fabrication yards and offshore, recycling of expendable abrasives is
not allowed, unless equipment specific for the purpose is available and in which case the Contractor
shall be required to show that the recycled abrasive meets the cleanliness levels of the original
product.
3.5
3.5.1
ALTERNATIVE METHODS OF SURFACE CLEANING

General
Alternative methods of surface preparation proposed shall only be used after written approval from
the Company.
3.5.2
Power Tool Cleaning

Surface preparation using power tools shall only be used when blast cleaning is not practical. Power
tool cleaning shall be confined to minor areas.
Manual cleaning shall be performed using mechanically operated tools (grinders, wire brushes,
needle guns, etc.) in accordance with ISO 8504-3. Power tool prepared surfaces shall meet surface
finish grade requirement of St 3 at the time of coating in accordance with ISO 8501-1.
Use of hand tools, such as hand wire brushes, chipping hammers etc. is not permitted.
If the surface being prepared lies adjacent to a coated surface that is not to be refurbished, the
power tool cleaning shall overlap the coated surface by at least 25 mm. The minimum requirement
for successful coating application is St 3 at the time of coating.
Care shall be taken to ensure that the substrate surface does not become polished during power
tool cleaning.
3.5.3
Water Jetting
Water jetting may be used for surface preparation where abrasive blasting is not permitted. Water
jetting is restricted only to maintenance painting as it does not create a new surface profile.
Use of ultra high pressure water jetting (pressure above 30000 psi or 210 MPa) on live piping shall
be assessed and approval shall be sought from Company.
Corrosion inhibitors shall not be used to prevent flash rusting. The water used for water jetting shall
be potable water quality and chloride surface contamination shall not exceed the requirements of
Section 5.3.2.
Surface cleanliness requirements for water jetting shall be in accordance with SSPC SP-12/NACE
No.5 and visual reference to SSPC-VIS 4/ NACE VIS 7.
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All surfaces to be recoated shall be cleaned to NACE No.5/ SSPC-SP 12, WJ-2, Very Through or
Substantial Cleaning and shall be recoated at the condition of WJ-2L, Light Flash Rust.
The cleaned surface shall be dry at the time of painting. Only coating systems based on surface
tolerant primers may be used with this technique. Particular care shall be taken to dry areas which
are not self draining.
3.5.4
Wet Abrasive Blast Cleaning

Wet abrasive blasting techniques are similar to those for dry abrasive blasting technique but with a
small amount of water added. Wet abrasive blasting is normally used to avoid dust or where fire
and/or explosion risks are present. Corrosion inhibitor shall not be used with the water.
The minimum acceptable surface preparation grade requirement for wet abrasive blasting are WAB
10 Near White Blast Cleaning with moderate flash rust (WAB10-M) at the time of painting. The
visual reference is based on SSPC-VIS 5/ NACE VIS 9. The written standard for near white blast
cleaning shall be referred to SSPC-SP10/ NACE No.2 Near White Metal Blast Cleaning.
The cleaned surface shall be dry at the time of painting. Only coating systems based on surface
tolerant primers may be used with this technique. Particular care shall be taken to dry areas which
are not self draining.
3.6
SURFACE PREPARATION FOR SHOP PRIMED SURFACES

All shop-primed surfaces shall be re-blasted to Sa 2 prior to coating unless otherwise and
specifically agreed with Company.
3.7
SURFACE PREPARATION FOR INTERNAL COATING OF TANKS AND VESSELS

Prior to surface preparation, internal tanks and vessels that have been used shall be pre-cleaned as
per section (3.2).
Visible surface imperfections, welds and edges, shall be prepared to Grade P3, ISO 8501-3 prior to
blasting. Welds shall be continuous and ground to a smooth rounded contour with a minimum 2 mm
radius. Stitch welding is not permitted. Surface preparation is carried out by dry abrasive blast
cleaning to surface cleanliness of Sa 2 at the time of coating in accordance with ISO 8501-1.
Surfaces that are not to be coated, such as threads, metal to metal seals, etc, shall be masked or
otherwise appropriately protected.
Surface irregularities that cannot be adequately ground shall be corrected either by welding or
caulking. The area to be caulked shall be filled and shaped with compatible caulk, putty or filler. The
putty shall be compatible with the coating material. Coating vendor advice shall be sought on the
compatible putty or filler to be used with the coating system. The use of caulk shall be kept to a
minimum.
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In general, the coating systems in this SES cover the application to surfaces prepared by dry
abrasive blasting.
Any surfaces to be coated shall be dry and rendered dust free prior to the application of the first
coat. This can be accomplished by blowing off the surface with clean dry air or by using an industrial
vacuum cleaner together with a clean, dry, stiff brush.
The blasted surfaces shall be examined for traces of sludge, oil, grease or other contamination, and
tested for the presence of soluble salts. If present they shall be removed by solvent washing or, for
salts, by water washing or steam cleaning, and the areas re-blasted.
To ensure that only correctly blasted surfaces are coated, a minimum of 100 mm around the edges
of prepared areas shall be left uncoated, unless adjoining a coated surface. When adjoining a
coated surface, the connection to the existing paint film shall be made as described in this section.
Coatings shall not be applied to edges prepared for field welds or within 50 mm of these edges until
the field weld is made and inspected.
Blast cleaned surfaces shall be coated with the primer specified within four hours after blasting or
within such other time limits as may be specified and before any visible rusting occurs. Changes to
the specified time intervals shall require the written approval of the Company representative.
4.2
MIXING AND THINNING

All coating materials shall be thoroughly mixed in a suitable container using a power mixer for a time
sufficient to thoroughly remix the pigment and vehicle. Sufficient agitation to maintain good mixing
shall be applied until the product is used. Coatings containing heavy or metallic pigments that have
a tendency to settle shall be kept in suspension during application by a mechanical agitator or
stirrer.
If during mixing/stirring air is entrapped in the product, sufficient time should be allowed for air
bubbles to escape before application is started. This is to reduce the risk of pin-holing in the coating
layer to be produced.
Only thinners as specified by the paint manufacturer shall be used. Mixing and thinning directions
as furnished by the paint manufacturer shall be followed.
If a coating material requires the addition of a catalyst or hardener, the pot life under application
conditions shall be clearly stated on the label. The pot life shall not be exceeded. When the pot life
limit is reached, the container shall be emptied, the material discarded, the equipment cleaned and
new material catalysed.
4.3
OVERCOATING
Overcoating intervals shall be as recommended by the Paint manufacturer and shall be observed at
all times with due account being taken of the ambient temperature. Edges of existing coatings shall
be feathered towards the substrate prior to overcoating.
For multi-coat systems, a mist coat shall be applied over inorganic zinc primers to avoid surface
defects.
Each layer of a multi-coat paint system shall have a visible difference in colour.
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CARBON STEEL/ CRA JOINTS

Where carbon steel components are welded to CRA components, the joint shall be coated with the
coating system specified for the CRA with a minimum overlap of 50 mm onto the carbon steel. The
NDFT requirements for the connected carbon steel pipe shall be applicable.
4.5
INTERNAL COATING OF TANKS, VESSELS

Unless otherwise specified by Company, internal coating shall be continuous across the full flange
face, up to the bolting line.
Ventilation shall be provided during blasting and painting work to ensure both compliance with safe
working requirements and curing of paint.
4.6
4.6.1
APPLICATION METHODS
General
Paint application shall be carried out in strict accordance with the Paint Manufacturers
recommendations. Coatings shall be uniformly applied without runs, sags, solvent blisters, dry
spray or other blemishes.
4.6.2
Spray Application
Spraying is the preferred method of application.
Lines and pots shall be thoroughly cleaned with the Paint Manufacturers recommended cleaner
before the addition of new materials. Each coat is to be applied uniformly and completely over the
entire surface. All runs and sags shall be brushed out immediately, or the paint shall be removed
and the surface re-sprayed.
Before spraying each coat, all areas such as corners, edges, welds, small brackets, bolts, nuts and
interstices shall be stripe coated, usually by brush, to ensure that these areas have at least the
minimum specified film thickness.
A complete range of tips with various spray angles as recommended by the Paint Manufacturer for
each specific steel configuration to be coated shall be supplied by the Contractor.
4.6.3
Brush Application
Brush application may be used under the following circumstances:
a)
b)
c)
d)
When spraying for any reason cannot properly coat areas.

In those cases where the Company representative considers that application by other means
will not produce the required finish, will be uneconomical, or may affect other plant,
equipment, property or personnel in or near the worksite.
For "touch-up" or repairs to localized damaged areas or areas of incorrectly applied paint,
provided that the Paint Manufacturer considers the coating material suitable for brush
application.
For the application of stripe coats of paint to corners, edges, crevices, holes, welds or other
irregular surfaces etc.
Brushes used in brush application shall be of a style and quality that will permit proper application
of paint. Good quality natural or synthetic bristle brushes shall be used.
Round or oval brushes are considered most suitable for rivets, bolts, irregular surfaces and rough
or pitted steel. Wide flat brushes are suitable for large flat areas, but they should not have a width
of over 120mm. No extending handles shall be allowed on paint brushes.
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Brushes shall be kept in good condition and shall be discarded if damaged or excessively worn.
The brushing shall be done so that a smooth coat, as uniform in thickness as possible, is obtained.
There should be no deep or detrimental brush marks. Paint shall be worked into all crevices and
corners. Runs and sags shall be brushed out. In brushing any of the solvent sensitive type coatings,
care must be taken so that no lifting of former coats occurs. During application of each coat all
areas such as corners, edges, welds, small brackets, bolts, nuts and interstices shall receive
additional coating material to ensure that these areas have at least the minimum specified film
thickness and to ensure continuity of coating.
4.6.4
Roller Application
Roller application is not permitted.
4.7
4.7.1
REPAIR OF DEFECTS
General
Before application of any coat of material, all damage to previous coats shall be repaired. All loose
paint shall be removed to a firm edge. All surface irregularities and contaminants shall be removed.
Hard, glossy surfaces may require sweep blasting to obtain a suitable surface for painting.
4.7.2
Inadequate Coating Thickness

Areas with an inadequate coating thickness shall be thoroughly cleaned and, if necessary, abraded
and additional compatible coats applied until they meet this Specification. These additional coats
shall blend in with the final coating on adjoining areas.
4.7.3
Contaminated Surfaces
Surfaces to be over-coated that have become contaminated shall be cleaned as outlined in Section
3.3. The whole of the surfaces to be painted shall then be scrubbed with a 2% Teepol or equivalent
detergent /fresh water solution, followed by copious rinsing with fresh, clean, potable water.
4.7.4
Coating Damage not Exposing Steel Surface

The damaged area shall first be washed down using a 2% Teepol or equivalent detergent /fresh
water solution to remove all contamination, then copiously rinsed using clean fresh potable water,
and finally be allowed to dry. The coating around the damaged area shall be feathered (over a width
of at least 70 mm) using a dry, abrasive method, preferably grit blasting, to ensure continuity of the
patch coating. The full coating system shall then be reapplied strictly in accordance with this
Specification.
4.7.5
Coating Damage Exposing Steel Surface

The damaged area shall be re-cleaned as originally specified for that item and the full coating
system reapplied in accordance with the manufacturers recommendations. The re-cleaning shall
carry over on to the secure surrounding coating for not less than 250 mm all round and the edges
shall be feathered (over a width of at least 70 mm) using an approved method.
4.7.6
Repair of Zinc Silicate Primer

Damaged surfaces of zinc silicate primers shall be cleaned to remove all loose materials and blast
cleaned. The surface shall be coated with one coat of the primer that is the same as the damaged
primer.
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QUALITY ASSURANCE AND QUALITY CONTROL

QUALITY ASSURANCE
Quality Plan for the Implementation of this Specification
Before commencing any work, a written project-specific quality plan shall be submitted for approval.
This plan shall include:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
A timetable for the various surface preparation and painting activities in relation to the total
work to be done,
A description of the paints and materials to be used,
Detailed method statement for the coating application works
Inspection and Testing Plan (ITP) that details procedures for testing and inspection including
the methods to be used, the frequency of their application, the acceptance & rejection criteria,
the extent of inspection required and the parties responsible. Appendix 3 provides examples
of ITPs for various coating works.
Full details of the blast and paint equipment and resources including where appropriate
dehydration, temperature and any other environmental control measures, available space,
methods of access and of handling,
Details of the qualification of the personnel involved in the work together with a clear
definition of their responsibilities and lines of communication,
Calibration methods of the inspection equipment
Following review and approval by the Company representative the project quality plan may be
updated and revised during the work, as and when required. All revisions shall be submitted to the
Company representative for approval prior to being included in the quality plan.
5.2
5.2.1
QUALITY CONTROL
General
The Contractor is responsible for the Quality Control activities required by this specification and laiddown in the Inspection part of the agreed Quality Plan.
All inspections and tests (of which the cost are deemed to have been included in the contract) shall
be carried-out by an Inspection Contractor that has been approved by the Company, or by the
Contractors inspection department, provided the inspection department has been approved by the
Company.
The Contractor shall be responsible for arranging his painting schedule in such a manner as to
minimise the risk of damage to coatings during subsequent lifting, transportation, erection or
fabrication operations.
The Company representative assigned to the painting work shall be given at least four hours notice
of any changes in schedules. No surface cleaning or painting shall be carried out without his prior
knowledge and consent.
The Company representative may witness all quality control tests, which includes calibration of
instruments and checks on the environmental conditions.
Before tests are carried out, the Company representative shall have the opportunity to inspect the
testing equipment, personal protection and equipment protection devices and environmental control
equipment, used or to be used in the performance of the work.
Whenever any section is to be assembled that will prevent subsequent inspection of an area, the
Company representative shall be notified in time, so that inspection and repair activities can be
carried out before proceeding with the assembly.
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The Company representative shall have the right to inspect, at all times, any or all of the surface
preparation and coating activities covered by the contract. All parts of the work shall be accessible
for this purpose.
5.2.2
Status and Progress Reports

In addition to equipment and manpower lists the Contractor shall daily submit inspection reports
giving details of weather conditions, air humidity, dew point, temperature, particulars of application,
e.g. blast cleaning, paint type and colour, batch numbers applied, wet and dry film thickness,
anomalies etc. along with progress of work against the approved programme.
5.2.3
Rejected Work and Equipment

The Company representative shall have the right to condemn any tools, materials, testing
equipment, staging and scaffolding, personal protection and equipment protection devices, and
environmental control equipment, which do not conform to the requirements of this Specification.
The Company representative shall have the right to condemn any surface preparation or applied
coating system or partly applied coating system that does not conform to the requirements of this
Specification. Condemned coating application shall be marked in areas with a compatible paint of
contrasting colour. Any condemned equipment, surface preparation or coating application shall be
replaced or corrected to a level in accordance with this Specification, at the Contractors cost.
5.3
5.3.1
CLEANED SURFACES
General
Cleaned surfaces shall comply with the requirements as specified in this SES. Surface cleanliness
for dry blast clean as a minimum shall be Sa 2 as accordance with ISO 8501-1. Cleaned surfaces
shall be examined for traces of oil, grease or other contaminants. Surface cleanliness requirement
for water jetting and wet abrasive blasting shall be in accordance with Section 3.5.3 and Section
3.5.4 respectively.
5.3.2
Residual Salt Contamination

Water soluble salt contamination shall be checked in accordance with ISO 8502-6 and ISO 8502-9.
The maximum total allowable soluble salts level on the surface shall in accordance with
requirements stipulated in Table 2.
Table 2 Maximum total soluble salts requirements
Coating Category
Internal surfaces of vessels
and tanks
External carbon steel surfaces
Stainless steel
New construction
25 mg/m2
Maintenance
25 mg/m2
25 mg/m2
20 mg/m2
50 mg/m2
20 mg/m2
Salts contamination check shall be carried out on each component and at least once per 100 m2.
The tests shall be carried out a minimum of three times per day during the progress of the work or
as per agreement with the Company.
For maintenance painting work, Company representative may request a check for water soluble
ferrous ions on pitted surfaces. If the check is thought necessary based on the Company
representatives judgment, it shall be carried out as outlined in ISO 8502-12. The maximum
allowable ferrous ion content is 50 mg/m2.
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Surface Dust
The dust level on the blast-cleaned surface at the time of coating shall not exceed quantity- rating 2
in accordance with ISO 8502-3. Checks on dust levels shall be made at least once on each
component and once per 100m2 of prepared surface and a minimum of three checks per day during
progress of the work or as per agreement with the Company.
5.3.4
Surface Profile
All blast cleaned surface shall be checked for surface profile before painting application. The
surface profile shall be measured by the use of replica tape in accordance with ISO 8503-5.
Surface profile checks shall be carried out on each component and at least once per 100m2 and a
minimum of two times per blaster per day during the progress of work. Table 3 below shall be used
to determine the surface profile for steel surfaces unless otherwise specified by the Coating
Manufacturer.
Table 3 Relationship between coating thickness and surface profile
Dry Film Thickness of Coating
125 to 200 m
200 to 500 m
500 m to 750 m
Above 750 m
5.4
5.4.1
Surface Profile
25 to 50 m
50 to 75 m
75 to 125 m
Minimum 125 m
COATING APPLICATION AND COATED SURFACES

General Visual Coating Appearance
Complete coating shall be free from defects such as runs, sags, pinholes, voids, bubbles, orange
peel, grit, and dust inclusions or other anomalies.
The coating shall be of good visual appearance and the topcoat shall completely hide the colour of
underlying layers.
If anti-skid systems are applied, the anti-skid material shall be uniformly dispersed on the surface of
the coating.
5.4.2
Dew Point, Air Humidity and Substrate Temperature

Unless otherwise recommended by the Paint Manufacturer and accepted by the Company, paints
shall not be applied when:
The surface preparation has not been completed or oil, grease and dust are present on the
substrate to be painted
The surface temperature is less than 3C above dew point,
The relative humidity of the air is greater than 85%, except for Inorganic Zinc Silicate where up
to 90% can be permitted.
The air temperature is below 5C, as it would adversely affect the curing of paints
The surface temperature is higher than that recommended by the Manufacturer for application
There is a likelihood of a change in weather conditions within two hours after application that
would result in air temperatures below those specified above,
There is a deposition of moisture in the form of rain, condensation, etc. upon the surface.
The available light is less than 500 lux
Dew point determination and humidity measurement shall be done in accordance with ISO 8502-4.
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Wet Film Thickness (WFT)

Wet film thickness of the coating shall be checked during the painting operation to ensure correct
and even film thickness is applied. The wet film thickness checked shall be carried out accordance
with ISO 2808 Method 1A comb gauge.
The gauge mark shall be covered immediately to avoid pinholes.
5.4.4
Dry Film Thickness (DFT)

DFT measurements shall be in accordance with ISO 2808. The magnetic banana type gauge shall
not be used. Calibration of coating thickness gauges shall be done in accordance with SSPC-PA 2.
For magnetic substrates, digital magnetic induction type gauges are required with eddy current type
gauges used for non-magnetic substrates,
The measurement requirement shall be in accordance with ISO 19840 Clause 6.1 Table 1.
For the acceptance of an inspected area, the criteria as below shall be fulfilled:
a. The DFT of the completed coating system shall be equal to or greater than the specified
NDFT.
b. The DFT reading of any individual coating layer shall be equal to or above 90% of the
specified NDFT. The number of readings between 90% of NDFT and NDFT shall be less
than 10% of the total number of readings taken
c. The DFT of the individual coating layers shall be maximum 1.5 x the NDFT, except for
areas such as corners where overlaps are difficult to avoid. For such areas a maximum of
2.5 x the NDFT may be accepted.
5.4.5
Holiday Testing
Holiday testing, also known as pinhole testing shall be carried out in accordance with NACE
SP01888 for internal tank coatings, external coatings for buried tanks, vessels and piping and
splash zone coatings.
High voltage spark testing shall be used for all coatings unless otherwise recommended by the
Coating Manufacturer where a low voltage wet sponge procedure may be used subject to approval
by the Company.
No holidays shall be allowed for the coatings. Defects found shall be marked, repaired and retested
in accordance with this SES.
5.4.6
Adhesion
Adhesion testing shall be carried out between the coating system and steel substrate.
The adhesion testing shall be measured in accordance with ISO 4624 using self aligning adhesion
testing method. The minimum pull-off force for coating system with DFT >150 m is 725 psi (5 MPa)
for zinc primed coating systems and 1015 psi (7 MPa) for non-zinc primed coating systems. For
Internal tank coatings and lining, the minimum pull off force shall be 1450 psi (10 MPa).
The adhesion testing for coating systems with total NDFT 150 m shall be measured with
accordance to ISO 2409 with acceptance criteria Class 0.
The adhesion requirements for TSA are specified in DEP 30.48.40.31-Gen Thermal Spray
Coatings of Aluminium and 85/15 Zinc/Aluminium Alloy.
Adhesion testing shall be carried out on each component and at least once per 100 m2 of coated
surface. Spots damaged by the adhesion tests shall be repaired in accordance with this SES.
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Antiskid system for helidecks and walkways

The surface friction coefficient of anti skid coating systems applied to helidecks shall be = 0.8.
5.4.8
Inorganic zinc primers

A solvent rub test using Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK) in accordance with ASTM D 4752 shall be
carried out to ensure inorganic zinc primers are fully cured before over coating.
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COATING SYSTEMS REQUIREMENT

All coating systems shall be applied in accordance with this Specification and with the
Manufacturers instructions. Any conflicting requirements shall be brought to the attention of the
Company representative.
All coating systems shall be approved in accordance to the requirements specified in this SES.
Only Shell and PETRONAS approved coating systems shall be used. Shell approved and qualified
coating systems can be identified through reference to the Shell TAMAP Coating List.
Coating systems which are included under the PETRONAS Approved Coating System and which
have a current PETRONAS certification may also be used where appropriate.
Where products that have been qualified to PETRONAS Technical Standard PTS 30.48.00.31-P,
the Paint Manufacturer shall provide evidence of this in the form of an approval letter from
PETRONAS Coatings and Lining Committee, along with a product datasheet and Material Safety
Data Sheet (MSDS), providing the information required by ISO 20340:2009 Clause 5.4 and 6.1.
For coating systems which are neither listed under Shell TAMAP nor are PETRONAS Approved
Coating System, Company advice is to be sought.
Statutory requirements for levels of volatile organic compounds are to be met.
6.1
6.1.1
COATING SYSTEM SELECTION

Service temperature
In general, the design temperature should be taken as the service temperature for selecting a
coating system. However, if the design temperature leads to a significantly different coating system
than that required for the anticipated operating temperature, coating system selection may be reconsidered. In all such cases, Companys approval shall be required.
6.1.2
Compatibility with Existing Coating Systems

The coating products prescribed by this specification have been selected to be compatible with one
another. For new construction, modifications and areas under renovation, all coats within the
systems shall be supplied by the same manufacturer.
For spot repair and refurbishment where there will be an interface with an existing coating system,
compatibility with the existing coating system shall be established. The Paint Manufacturer may be
consulted. If there is any doubt about compatibility, patch tests in accordance with ASTM D5064
shall be conducted to evaluate the interfacial adhesion.
In general epoxies and polyurethane should not be applied on top of alkyd paints. In exceptional
cases this may be done, but only after a thorough investigation of how the proposed coating system
behaves with respect to softening and adhesion. In all such cases the paint Manufacturer shall be
consulted.
Silicate-based paints shall not be applied over organic coatings and shop-primers as there is no
inter-coat adhesion.
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COATING MATERIALS
All material shall be supplied in the Manufacturers original containers, durably and legibly marked
with the description of the contents. This shall include the product description or identifier, the colour
reference number, the method of application for which it is intended, the batch number, date of
manufacture, the shelf-life expiry date and the Manufacturers name or recognized trade mark.
Different brands or types of paints shall not be inter-mixed.
The storage and preparation of paints and other coating materials shall be in accordance with the
Manufacturers instructions.
Samples for testing the paint being used may be taken by the Company at any time. Should a
sample fail to meet the required specification, the Contractor shall remove this paint from areas
already covered and recoat them with paint that meets the specification.
Paint that has exceeded its shelf life shall not be used without written approval by the Paint
Manufacturer and agreement by Company.
6.3
6.3.1
COATING SYSTEM PRODUCT APPROVAL REQUIREMENT

New Product - Coating System Qualification
Where new coating products and/or upgraded versions of currently approved products (e.g
formulation changes etc) are to be used, these shall be submitted for a series of full qualification
tests before they can be considered an approved product. The test requirements and acceptance
criteria are as described in DEP 70.48.11.30-Gen.
6.3.2
New Products - Internal Coating System Qualification Requirements for Pressure Vessel
Specific testing protocols shall be developed for the qualification of internal coatings for pressure
vessels which shall include all or parts of this specification along with specific testing such as
coating performance under decompression cycles etc. The Companys coating specialist shall be
consulted for further advice.
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PAINTING AND COATING SYSTEM SCHEDULES FOR EXTERNAL APPLICATION

Carbon Steel and Low Alloy Steels Maximum Operating Temperature < 120C
Table 4 Coating systems for carbon steel and low alloy steels for Non-Insulated systems in
the Atmospheric Zone
Type of painting
work
System
Code
Coating Systems
DFT (m)
Non- Insulated systems in Atmospheric Zone

Minimum Surface Preparation: Blast Cleaning to ISO- 8501-1, Sa 2
New and Maintenance 1A
Primer
Epoxy Zinc Rich
Painting
Midcoat
High Solids Epoxy
Topcoat
Aliphatic Polyurethane
Total NDFT
Minimum Surface Preparation: Power tool cleaning to ISO 8501-1, St 3
1B
Primer
Surface Tolerant High Solids
Epoxy
Midcoat
Epoxy
Topcoat
Total NDFT
75
150
50
275
125
125
50
300
Alternative Coating System for sweating pipe work (refer Note 1)

Minimum Surface Preparation: Wet abrasive blasting to SSPC-SP 10/NACE No.2, WAB-10
1C
Primer
150
Epoxy
Topcoat
150
Epoxy
Total NDFT
300
Note for Table 4:
1. Note that only epoxy coating systems that have been qualified to be able to be applied over
damp surfaces shall be used.
Table 5 Coating systems for carbon steel and low alloy steels for Insulated systems in the
Atmospheric Zone
Type of painting
work
System
Code
Coating Systems
DFT (m)
Insulated systems in Atmospheric Zone

Primer
Epoxy Zinc Rich
Painting
Topcoat
High Solids Epoxy
Total NDFT
Minimum Surface Preparation: Power tool cleaning to ISO 8501-1, St 3
2B
Primer
(Surface Preparation:
Epoxy
St 3, ISO 8501-1)
Topcoat
Epoxy
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250
Carbon Steel and Low Alloy Steels with Operating Temperature > 120C
Table 6 Coating systems for carbon steel and low alloy steels for insulated and noninsulated in the Atmospheric Zone
Type of Painting
Work
System
Code
Coating Systems
DFT(m)
Insulated and Non-Insulated Systems in Atmospheric Zone (120C - 200C)

Primer
Epoxy Phenolic
Painting
Topcoat
Epoxy Phenolic
Total NDFT
100
100
200
Insulated and Non-Insulated Systems in Atmospheric Zone (200C - 450C)

New and Maintenance 3B
Primer
Inorganic Zinc Silicate
Painting
Midcoat
Silicone Aluminium
Topcoat
Silicone Aluminium
Total NDFT
6.4.3
75
25
25
125
Steel Structures / Members (Primary and secondary including boat landing and caissons)
in All Zones (Splash, Spray and Atmospheric Zones); Risers above Splash Zone, piping
equipments in Spray Zone.
Table 7 Coating systems for steel structures in all zones, risers above the Splash Zone and
piping and equipments in the Spray Zone
Type of painting
work
System
Code
Coating Systems
Minimum Surface Preparation: Blast Cleaning to ISO- 8501-1, Sa 2.5

1st Coat
Polyester Glassflake
Painting
Top Coat
Total NDFT
4B
1st Coat
Epoxy Glassflake
Top Coat
Epoxy Glassflake
Total NDFT
6.4.4
DFT (m)
500
500
1000
500
500
1000
Offshore Platform Decks and Helidecks

Table 8 Coating systems for offshore platform decks
Type of painting
work
System
Code
Coating Systems

1st Coat
Painting
Top Coat
Antiskid Aluminium Oxide 20-30 mesh
Total NDFT
5B
1st Coat
Epoxy Glassflake
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400
800
Table 9 Coating systems for non-aluminium helidecks

Type of painting
work
System
Code
Coating Systems

New and Maintenance 5C
1st Coat
Zinc rich primer
Painting
2nd Coat
High solids epoxy
Antiskid material
Topcoat
Epoxy or Polyurethane
Total NDFT
DFT (m)
50
300
100
450
Coating system for aluminium helidecks shall be as for galvanised steel coating system as per
Section 6.4.5 below. Company may permit the decks to be left unpainted. However, additional
measures may be required for the markings to be conspicuous.
For topsides helideck layout/painting for offshore, please refer to drawing no STD.S.2340 and
STD.S.2341 in SES 95.4 Helidecks on Fixed and Mobile Offshore Installations.
6.4.5
Galvanised Steel
Table 10 Coating system for galvanised steel
Type of painting
work
System
Code
Coating Systems
DFT (m)
Minimum Surface Preparation: Degrease as per SSPC-SP1 and wash with fresh clean water,
lightly sweep blast to provide surface profile of between 20m to 30m
New Painting
6A
1st Coat
Surface Tolerant High Solid
125
Epoxy
Top Coat
50
Total NDFT
175
General Notes for Table 10:
1. Hot Dip galvanising shall be carried out in accordance with the requirement of ISO 1461.
2. Maintenance for galvanised steel should be treated as carbon steel under section 6.4.1
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Stainless Steel
Where Thermal Sprayed Aluminium coatings are specified, reference shall be made to DEP
30.48.40.31-Gen.
Table 11 Painting and Coating Guide for Stainless Steel
Temperature
Range
100C
50C to 100C
<50C
Condition
Insulated
NonInsulated
Insulated
NonInsulated
Insulated
NonInsulated
Martensitic /
Ferritic
TSA
Austenistic
Duplex
TSA
TSA
TSA
TSA
TSA
7B
TSA
7B
7A
TSA
7A
7B
7B
7B
7A
No Painting
No Painting
Table 12 Coating System for Stainless Steel

Type of painting
work
System
Code
Coating Systems
DFT (m)
Non-Insulated System for Stainless Steel

Minimum Surface Preparation: Thoroughly blast with dry, non-iron containing grit
1st Coat
High Solids Epoxy (refer Note 1)
Painting
Top Coat
Total NDFT
150
50
200
Insulated System for Stainless Steel

Minimum Surface Preparation: Thoroughly blast with dry, non-iron containing grit
1st Coat
Painting
Top Coat
Total NDFT
100
100
200
Insulated and Non-Insulated System for stainless steel coated with Thermal Sprayed
Aluminium
Minimum Surface Preparation: Refers requirement in DEP 30.48.40.31-Gen.
New and Maintenance TSA
1st Coat
Thermal Sprayed Aluminium
Painting
(refer Note 2)
250
Notes for Table 12:

1. High Solid epoxy should be non-inhibitive and non-metallic pigmented.
2. TSA may be top-coated for cosmetic or piping service indication purposes. If required, DEP
30.48.40.31-Gen refers.
6.4.7
6.4.7.1
Carbon Steel Storage Tank and Vessels

New and Maintenance Painting
Selection of new and maintenance painting for external carbon steel storage tanks and vessels
shall be made based on specific requirements under section 6.4.1 or Section 6.4.2 (whichever is
appropriate). Storage tanks shall be those identified in IMP 2.04 Storage Tanks and Vessels shall
be identified in IMP 0.01 Pressure Vessels.
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Initial and Maintenance Painting for Bottom Plate

The underside of external tank bottom plates shall always be coated. The coating system is as per
Table 13.
Table 13 Coating systems for tank bottom plate.
Type of painting
work
System
Code
Coating Systems
Minimum Surface Preparation: Blast cleaning to ISO 8501-1, Sa 2

1st Coat
Amine Adduct Epoxy
Painting
2nd Coat
Amine Adduct Epoxy
3rd Coat
Amine Adduct Epoxy
Total NDFT
DFT (m)
100
100
100
300
General Note for Table 13:

1. The coating system above may be applied in 2 coats, each 150m
6.4.8
Timber Decks
Table 14 Coating systems for timber decks.
Type of painting
work
System
Code
Coating Systems
DFT (m)
Minimum Surface Preparation: Light sanding to remove contaminant, sharp edges and old paints
1st Coat
Aluminium Wood Primer
50
Painting
2nd Coat
Alkyd Semi-Gloss Finish
50
Top Coat
Alkyd Semi-Gloss Finish
50
Antiskid Aggregate
Total NDFT
150
6.4.9
Markings
Table 15 Coating systems for markings
Type of painting
work
System
Code
Coating Systems
DFT (m)
Minimum Surface Preparation: Degrease and wash with clean fresh water. Abrade surface to
provide mechanical key
Marking
10A
50
Total NDFT
50
6.4.10
Living Quarters, Pressurized Building, Control Room (Interior)

Table 16 Coating systems for living quarters, pressurized building, control room (interior)
Type of painting
work
System
Code
Coating Systems
Minimum Surface Preparation: Blast Cleaning to ISO8501-1, Sa 2

11A
1st Coat
Epoxy
2nd Coat
Total NDFT
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PAINTING AND COATING SYSTEM SCHEDULES FOR INTERNAL APPLICATION

Internal surfaces of tanks and vessels, with service temperature up to 60C
New and maintenance painting for tanks and vessels containing:
Drinking water/ potable (see General Notes 1)
Seawater, brackish water, service water, slops
Condensate, air receiver, diesel tanks, crude oil
Pressurized vessels (see General Notes 2)
Table 17 Coating system for tanks and vessels (all surfaces)
Type of painting
work
System
Code
Coating Systems

1st Coat
Amine Adduct Epoxy
Painting
2nd Coat
Amine Adduct Epoxy
3rd Coat
Amine Adduct Epoxy
Total NDFT
DFT (m)
100
100
100
300
General Notes for Table 17:

1. The paint supplier shall submit a valid health certificate for the epoxy paint system in drinking
water service
2. For pressurize vessel, Companys advice shall be sought.
3. Contractor/Vendor may propose alternative coating systems but these shall be subject to
Companys approval.
4. The coating system may be applied in 2 coats, each 150m.
6.5.2
Methanol storage tank, storage temperature maximum 40C

Table 18 Coating system for internal surfaces of methanol storage tanks
Type of painting
work
6.5.3
System
Code
Coating Systems
DFT (m)

New Painting
13A
1st Coat
Inorganic zinc silicate
Total NDFT
75
75

1st Coat
Epoxy Phenolic
nd
Painting
2 Coat
Epoxy Phenolic
Total NDFT
125
125
250
Glycol storage tank

Table 19 Coating system for internal glycol storage tank
Type of painting
work
System
Code
Coating Systems
Internal coating system for service temperature < 60C

1st Coat
Epoxy Phenolic
Painting
2nd Coat
Epoxy Phenolic
Total NDFT
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Internal coating system for service temperature > 60C

1st Coat
Vinyl Ester Glassflake
500
Painting
2nd Coat
Vinyl Ester Glassflake
500
Total NDFT
1000
Where internal tank coatings are required above the temperatures stated above, Companys
recommendations shall be sought.
6.6
COATING SYSTEM FOR VENDOR SUPPLIED EQUIPMENT

Equipment supplied by Vendors such as valves, pumps, etc. shall be externally coated with a
coating system consistent with the requirements of this SES. Vendors may propose alternative
coating systems, however these shall be consistent with the requirements of ISO 12944-5,
Exposure Classification C5-M for external exposure and C3 for interior surfaces, Durability
Classification High. In addition, the Vendor shall be required to provide a track record for the
coating systems proposed. All shall be subject to Companys approval.
Vendor shall propose coating systems for subsea components. The coating systems offered shall
have a demonstrable track record at the specified service temperatures and shall be subject to
Companys approval.
6.7
6.7.1
COATING SYSTEM FOR STUD BOLTS AND NUTS

General
All carbon steel stud bolts and Nuts shall be coated with a zinc nickel electroplated coating system
in accordance with ASTM B 841 with a minimum Ni content of 12 mass %, balance being zinc and
PTFE top coat. Others specific requirements, which are a supplement and amendment to ASTM B
841, can be found in MESC SPE 81/007.
There are local vendors in Malaysia that can apply the required coating for bolts and nuts. Company
shall be consulted for further information.
Bare carbon steel nuts and bolts shall not be permitted for use with CRA flanges or components.
6.7.2
Coating System
The coating specification for stud bolt and nuts is tabulated in Table 20.
Table 20 Coating specification for stud bolts and nuts onshore and offshore location
Coating system
First Coat
Top Coat
6.7.3
Zinc/ Nickel Electroplated, with a minimum of

12% Nickel balance being Zinc
Fluoropolymer, PTFE
Transportation
The fluoropolymer coated bolts and nuts shall be vacuum packed in corrosion inhibitor
impregnated packaging. The packaging shall be a compatible material and resistant to the
permeation of moisture. The transport of the coated bolts and nuts shall be done carefully to avoid
damaging the coating. Before installation, the coating shall be inspected for possible damage
and/or corrosion. The acceptance criteria shall be less than 0.1% rusting on both studs and nuts.
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MAINTENANCE PAINTING
GENERAL
In general, maintenance painting consists of two types of activity:
1.
2.
Large-scale maintenance which is refurbishment and renovation, necessary because the

existing coating has deteriorated or failed and the technical integrity or safety of the
equipment is impaired. In this case local repairs are not economically justified and the only
option is to apply a new paint system.
Localised repair work to rectify damage to a coating caused by corrosion, ageing,
modification, hot work, mechanical damage, etc.
Maintenance painting purely for the sake of appearance is not considered an economically justified
criterion within the context of this Specification.
To determine how and to what extent any damage to a coating should be repaired, it is necessary
to:
1. Establish the amount of corrosion present
2. Establish the type and extent of paint defects present
3. Select an appropriate repair procedure, which includes:
surface preparation,
choice and specification of coating system,
application,
testing and inspection.
7.2
CORROSION CRITERIA FOR RUSTING

To establish the amount of corrosion occurring on carbon and low alloy steels; reference shall be
made to the degrees of rusting defined in ASTM D610.
The approach for stainless steels is given in (7.5).
Degree of rusting and area rusted are given in Table 21 for reference.
Table 21 Degree of rusting and area rusted in accordance with ASTM D 610
7.3
Rust Grade
Area Rusted (%)
Spot (S)
General (G)
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
0.01
0.03
0.1
0.3
1.0
3.0
10.0
16.0
33.0
50.0
>50.0
None
9-S
8-S
7-S
6-S
5-S
4-S
3-S
2-S
1-S
None
None
9-G
8-G
7-G
6-G
5-G
4-G
3-G
2-G
1-G
None
BLISTERING
The degree of blistering shall be evaluated in accordance with ISO 4628-2.This standard
characterizes blistering in terms of size and frequency.
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The acceptance criteria are Degree of Blistering 3 (S3).

This phenomenon alone shall not be used as a criterion for urgent maintenance painting provided
that the coated surface rusting and blistering is still within requirement in Section 7.6.
7.4
CRACKING, FLAKING AND CHALKING

The degree of cracking, flaking and chalking in a coating shall be evaluated in accordance with ISO
4628-4, ISO 4628-5 and ISO 4628-6, respectively.
This phenomenon alone shall not be used as a criterion for urgent maintenance painting provided
that surface rusting is still within requirement in Section 7.6.
7.5
STAINLESS STEEL SUBSTRATES

The necessity to carry out maintenance painting on stainless steel surfaces shall be governed by a
visual judgment of the existing coating (including the condition of any insulation) since "degree of
rusting" is not a relevant criterion for these substrates.
7.6
7.6.1
TYPES OF MAINTENANCE
Preventive Cleaning
Periodic removal of all contaminants, e.g. salts, dirt, grease, oil, etc., by hosing with fresh water is
sufficient if the coating is contaminated but no breakdown or corrosion is observed (i.e. Rust Grade
10). If needed, a 2% Teepol or equivalent concentrated detergent may be used. If conducted
regularly this will reduce the impact from the environment and result in longer maintenance
intervals.
7.6.2
Spot Repair
Spot repair should be considered if the coated area has localized (spot) rusting only and the
remaining film is sound adequate. The rusting pattern should be less than rust grade 5-S (3%) spot
rusting and/ or less than rust grade 7-G (0.3%) general rusting in accordance with ASTM D610.
The areas that are corroded shall be spot blast cleaned to the visual standard PSa 2 in
accordance with ISO 8501-2 at the time of coating. Power tool cleaning is only allowed if spot
blasting is not practical and surface cleanliness requirement shall be PSt 3 in accordance with ISO
8501-2 at the time of coating. The cleaned defects shall be touched up to full film thickness. All
corrosion products shall be removed and the interface between the sound coat and cleaned areas
shall be properly prepared.
7.6.3
Refurbishment
Refurbishment should be considered if the whole coated area shows more rusting than described
under spot repair but less than rust grade 4-S (10%) spot rusting and/or less than rust grade 5-G
(3%) general rusting in accordance with ASTM D610. Refurbishment should not be selected if the
rusting pattern is of the pinpointed type as described in ASTM D 610. Any degree of pinpoint rusting
shall require renovation.
The defects in the existing coating system shall be spot blast cleaned to the visual standard PSa 2
in accordance with ISO 8501-2 at the time of coating. The remaining part of the existing coating
system needs to be sweep blasted. A fine grade of abrasive shall be used to avoid damage to the
coating system. The blasted surfaces shall be applied with primer (s) and then the entire surface
shall be applied with primer / build coat and lastly followed by applying topcoat to entire surface for
a complete coating system.
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Renovation
Renovation should be considered if the whole coated area shows more rusting than described
under refurbishment or the rusting pattern as described in ASTM D610 is pin-pointed over the whole
coated area. This requires total removal of the existing coating system. The existing coating system
shall be blast cleaned to the visual standard Sa 2 in accordance with ISO 8501-1.
Surface preparation and application of a new coating system shall be carried out as outlined in this
specification.
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REFERENCES
In this SES, reference is made to the following publications: NOTES:
1. Unless specifically designated by date, the latest edition of each publication shall be used, together with any
amendments/supplements/revisions thereto.
2. The DEPs and most referenced external standards are available to Shell staff on the SWW (Shell Wide
Web).
SHELL STANDARDS
Protective Coatings for Offshore Facilities
DEP 70.48.11.30-Gen
Thermal Spray Coatings of Aluminium and 85/15 Zinc/ Aluminium

Alloy
DEP 30.48.40.31-Gen
Helidecks on Fixed and Mobile Offshore Installations
SES 95.4
Coatings Requirements for Bolts and Nuts (Amendments/

Supplements to ASTM B 841)
MESC SPE 81/007
Storage Tanks and Vessels
IMP 2.04
Pressure Vessels
IMP 0.01
INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS
Hot Dip Galvanized Coatings on Fabricated Iron and Steel Articles
Specifications and test methods.
ISO 1461
Paints and varnishes Cross- cut test
ISO 2409
Paints and varnishes Determination of film thickness
ISO 2808
Paints and varnishes Determination of resistance to liquids

Part 2: Water immersion method
ISO 2812-2
Paints and varnishes Pull-off test for adhesion
ISO 4624
Paints and varnishes Evaluation of degradation of coatings Designation of quantity and size of defects, and of intensity of
uniform changes in appearance Part 1: General introduction and
designation system
uniform changes in appearance Part 2: Assessment of degree
of blistering
ISO 4628-1
Paints and varnishes Evaluation of degradation of coatings Designation of quantity and size of defects, and intensity of uniform
Changes in appearance Part 3: Assessment of degree of rusting
ISO 4628-3
of cracking
ISO 4628-4
ISO 4628-5
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of flaking
of chalking by tape method
ISO 4628-6
Preparation of steel substrates before application of paints and

related products Visual assessment of surface cleanliness
Part 1: Rust grades and preparation grades of uncoated steel
substrates and steel substrates after overall removal of previous
coatings
ISO 8501-1

Part 2: Preparation grades of previously coated steel substrates
after localized removal of previous coatings
ISO 8501-2

Part 3: Preparation grades of welds, edges and other areas with
surface imperfections
ISO 8501-3

related products Tests for the assessment of surface cleanliness
ISO 8502 1-9

ISO 8502-12
related products Tests for the assessment of surface cleanliness
Part 12: Field method for the titrimetric determination of water- soluble
Ferrous ions.
related products Surface Roughness Characteristic of Blastcleaned Steel Substrates
ISO 8503 1-4
Preparation of steel substrates before application of paint and

related products Surface preparation methods Part 2: Abrasive
blast cleaning
ISO 8504-2
Preparation of steel substrates before application of paint and

related products Surface preparation methods Part 3: Hand
and power-tool cleaning
ISO 8504-3
Corrosion tests in artificial atmospheres Salt spray tests
ISO 9227

related products Specifications for metallic blast cleaning
abrasives Part 2: Chilled-iron grit
ISO 11124-2

related products Specifications for metallic blast cleaning
abrasives Part 3: High-carbon cast-steel shot and grit
ISO 11124-2
Preparation of steel substrates before application of paints

and related products Test Methods for metallic blast-cleaning
abrasives. Part 1 - 7
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and related products Specifications for non-metallic blastcleaning abrasives Part 4: Coal Furnace Slag
ISO 11126-4

and related products Specifications for non-metallic blastcleaning abrasives Part 7: Fused Aluminium Oxide
ISO 11126-7

and related products Specifications for non-metallic blastcleaning abrasives Part 9: Staurolite
ISO 11126-9

and related products Specifications for non-metallic blastcleaning abrasives Part 10: Almandite Garnet
ISO 11126-10

and related products Test methods for non-metallic blastcleaning abrasives Part 6: Determination of water-soluble
contaminants by conductivity measurement
ISO 11127-6

and related products Test methods for non-metallic blastcleaning abrasives Part 7: Determination of water-soluble
chlorides
ISO 11127-7
Paints and varnished Corrosion protection of steel structures by

protective paint systems Measurement of, and acceptance
criteria for the thickness of dry films on rough surfaces
ISO 19840
Paints and Varnishes Performances requirements for protective

paint systems for offshore and related structures
ISO 20340
AMERICAN STANDARDS
Standard Practice for Evaluating Degree of Rusting on Painted
Steel Surfaces
Standard Specification for Electrodeposited Coatings of Zinc
Nickel Alloy Deposits
ASTM D 610
ASTM B 841
Standard Test Method for Evaluation of Painted or Coated

Specimens Subjected to Corrosive Environments
ASTM D1654
Standard Guide for Painting Inspectors (Metal Substrates)
ASTM D3276
Standard Test Methods for Measuring Adhesion by Tape Test
ASTM D3359
Standard test method for measuring MEK resistance of ethyl

silicate (inorganic) zinc-rich primers by solvent rub
ASTM D4752
Standard Practice for Conducting a Patch Test to Assess Coating

Compatibility
ASTM D5064
Paint Application Specification No.2
SSPC PA 2
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Solvent Cleaning
SSPC SP1
Near White Metal Blast Cleaning
SSPC SP10
Surface Preparation and Cleaning of Metals by Waterjetting Prior

to recoating
SSPC-SP12/ NACE No. 5
Guide and Reference Photographs for Steel Surfaces by Wet

Abrasive Blast Cleaning
SSPC-VIS 5/ NACE VIS 9
Guide and Reference Photographs for Steel Surface by Waterjetting
SSPC-VIS 4/ NACE VIS 7
Dehumidification and Temperature Control During Surface

Preparation, Application, and Curing for Coatings/ Linings of Steel
Tanks, Vessels, and Other Enclosed Spaces
SSPC-TR 3/ NACE 6A192
Discontinuity (Holiday) Testing of New Protective Coatings on

Conductive Substrates
NACE SP0188
OTHERS
RAL Colours
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- COLOUR CODING FOR OFFSHORE STRUCTURES/EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS
Item
Offshore Structure Steel Below
Castellation Point (Shim Collection
Splash Zone Substructures),
Conductor Pipes,
Spider Deck
Structural Members, from Cellar Deck
up to the Main Decks, Castellation
Point Upwards,
Beams,
Plates,
Girders,
Floor Panel,
Footway and Stairway Supports,
Risers,
Helidecks Structures
Above and Underside of Drip Pan
Equipment Skids
Helidecks
Markings as shown on the standard
drawings
STD.S.2340 or STD.S.2341 in SES95.4
Bridges
Communication Towers
Telecommunication Poles
Handrails
Gratings
Pipework except Manifolds, Valve

Bodies and Fire Water Lines
Valves and Manifolds (for piping and
controls & automation)
Colour
Yellow
Colour Code (RAL)

1021
Yellow
1021
Dark Green
Yellow
Mid Green
White
Black
Grey White
Orange/White
(in alternate band)
Orange at top and
bottom. Width of
bands shall be about
1/7 of tower height.
Orange
Galvanized (New)
Black (Maintenance Only)
Pale Green
(with code bands)
6028
1021
6032
9010
9005
9002
2003/ 9010
2003
6019
Gas (including fuel gas)
Yellow
1021
Crude (including diesel)
Brown
8011
Steam
Silver Grey
7001
Air
Light Blue
6034
Water
Green
6032
Portable Water
Blue
5015
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Colour
Colour Code (RAL)
Blue
5021
Glycol/Inhibitor/Chemical
Hydraulic Lines
Light Green
6025
Condensate
Light Brown
1011
Red
3002
White Grey
9002
Orange/White
(in alternate band)
Black/Yellow
(in alternate band)
2003/9010
White Grey
9002
Light Ivory
Mid Green
1015
6032
Red
Green
Black/Yellow
(in alternate band)
Red
3002
6028
9005/1021
Fire Water
Modules (including living quarters):
Interior Walls and Ceiling

Exterior Walls
Vent Stack Tips
Jib Cranes and Gantry Crane Booms,

Monorail Beams, Hoists, Pedestal
Cranes
Process Tanks, Wellheads, Heat
Exchanger, Process Vessels and All
Supports
Panels
Rotating Equipment: Pumps,
Generators, Motors or Other Moving or
Special Equipment
Instrumentation - Manufacturers Finish,
except Control Valve Topworks
Open Air
Close Air
Dangerous Obstructions
Fire Fighting and Safety Equipment
9005/1021
3002
Codes Bands: The code bands shall be placed at all junctions, at both sides of valves, service appliances,
bulkheads, wall penetrations and at any other place where identification is necessary. The
code bands shall be 25mm wide and the number of bands will depend on the pressure
rating as follows:
150 lb
1 band
300 lb
2 bands (at 50mm spacing center to center)
600 lb & above
3 bands (at 50mm spacing above center to center)
All colours shall match their coded standard given in RAL Colour Code.
In the event that the colour description is contradictory to the colour code, the latter shall precede.
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APPENDIX 2 - COLOUR CODING FOR ONSHORE STRUCTURES/EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS
Item
Structural Steelwork, Beams, Plates,
Girders - Exterior
Structural Steelwork, Beams, Plates,
Girders - Interior
Vent Structures,
Bridges
Tanks,
Heat Exchanger,
Process Vessels
Communication Towers
Telecommunication Poles
Vent Stack Tips
Handrails
Instrumentation - Manufacturers Finish,
except Control Valve Topworks
Open Air
Close Air
Dangerous Obstructions
Fire Fighting and Safety Equipment

Jib Crane Booms, Monorail Beams,
Hoists
Pipework Exterior
Pipework Interior
Gas
Crude
Steam
Air
Water
Portable Water
Glycol/Inhibitor/Chemical
Hydraulic Lines
Condensate
Pumps, Generators, Motors, or other
moving or special equipment
Colour
Aluminium
Colour Code (RAL)

-
Silver Grey
7001
White Grey
9002
Orange/White
(in alternate band)
Orange at top and
bottom. Width of
bands shall be about
1/7 of tower height.
Orange
2003/9010
Red
Green
Black/Yellow
(in alternate band)
Red
Black/Yellow
(in alternate band)
Pale Green
(with code bands as below)
Aluminium
(with code bands as below)
Yellow
Brown
Silver Grey
Light Blue
Green
Blue
Blue
Light Green
Light Brown
3002
6028
9005/1021
Green
2003
3002
9005/1021
6019
1021
8011
7001
6034
6032
5015
5021
6025
1011
6032
Codes Bands: The code bands shall be placed at all junctions, at both sides of valves, service appliances,
bulkheads, wall penetrations and at any other place where identification is necessary. The
code bands shall be 25mm wide and the number of bands will depend on the pressure
rating as follows:
150 lb
1 band
300 lb
2 bands (at 50mm spacing center to center)
600 lb & above
3 bands (at 50mm spacing above center to center)
All colours shall match their coded standard given in RAL Colour Code.In the event that the colour
description is contradictory to the colour code, the latter shall precede.
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APPENDIX 3 EXAMPLES OF AN INSPECTION TEST PLAN (ITP) FOR COATING WORK

Offshore Coating Contractor Company Name
Inspection and Test Plan for Atmospheric Zone Coating Work SSB/SSPC Offshore Facilities
Project: Platform Refurbishment
Coating System: ____________
Item
Inspection test items
1.0
Reference Documentation
2.0
2.1
Coating material receipt

All
All
2.2
Blasting material receipt
All
3.0
Solvent or detergent cleaning
All surfaces
3.1
3.2
High pressure water wash

Climatic conditions (Air temperature, dew
point readings)
All surfaces
Every two hours
3.3
3.4
Steel temperature
Compressed air supply blotter test
Every two hours

Twice/shift
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Acceptance standard
Principals Coating Specification, SES 47.1 Rev 08
Contractor Quality Manual, Doc No:___
Contractor Project Quality Plan, Doc No: ___
Principal approved material/ coating system
Coating material traceability
Legible labels clearly identify
Supplier name
Product name
Batch number
Shelf life
Storage instructions
Date of manufacture
Health, safety and environmental information
Traceability
ISO 11126/ 11127 conformance
Supplier name
Product name
Batch number
Grading
SES47.1 Rev 08, Section 3.2, Solvent cleaning, SSPCSP1, No visible surface contamination from oil and
grease
SES 47.1 Rev 08, Section 3.2
The substrate surface temperature shall be a minimum
of 3C above the dew point, the relative humidity (RH) of
the air shall be max. 85%, the air temperature is below
5C
< 50C
No indication of oil discolouration, no indication of water
contamination, ASTM D4285
Report
form No.
Inspection(Refer Note 1)
Contractor
SSB/SSPC
R
Rev
R
M,V,R
W
W
M,V,R
R,W
W,M
R,W
M,W,R
W,M
W
R
R,W
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3.5
3.6
Blast Nozzle Pressure

Surface profile
3.7
Surface Dust
3.8
Visual Inspection after abrasive blasting
3.9
Residual salt contamination
At least once per 100 m

/ 3 times per day
4.0
Calibration of inspection equipment
Start of production then

every 3 hours
5.0
5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4
5.5
5.6
5.7
First stripe coat application

Spray pressure and tip size and fan angle
First full coat application
Second stripe coat application
Second full coat application
Third stripe coat application
Third full coat application
Visual Inspection
All
At start of spraying
All
All
All
All
All
All
5.8
Dry film thickness
5 per m
5.9
Cure Test
2x per sprayer per day
5.10
Adhesion Test
1 per 5 m
5.11
Coating repair
As required
Legend:
Every two hours

2
At least once per 100m
/ 2x per blaster per day
2
/ 3 checks per day
All
2
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7 bar minimum at nozzle

SES47.1 Rev 08, ISO 8503, Testex Tapes
R
W, R, M
M
W,M
Rating 2, ISO 8502-3
W,R, M
W,M
P Sa 2 as per ISO 8501-2, Minimum lighting level 500

lux
Residual chlorides shall be 50 mg/m2 ISO 8502-6 &
ISO 8502-9. Pitted areas shall be checked for iron salts,
ISO 8502-12, if required
Dry film thickness gauges: start of shift and thereafter
every 3 hours at approximately the mid range of the
coating thickness
Adhesion tester: daily
Brush applied, worked into corners, edges, crevices
To match paints manufacturer recommendations
75 microns DFT
Brush applied, worked into corners, edges and crevices
150 microns DFT
50 microns DFT
Uniform in colour, free from irregularities such as runs,
sags, orange peel etc
5 measurements per m2. Target thickness greater than
248 microns with 90% of the reading is 275 microns
Solvent rub test, for inorganic zinc primer, ASTM D
4752, No softening
Test shall be performed using self aligning tester in
accordance with ISO 4624. Minimum acceptable value 7
MPa.
Pinholes, mechanical damage from destructive adhesion
testing etc, repair as per approved procedure. Re-test for
thickness as per original. Under thicknesses, prepare
surface and re-coat as per approved procedure
H,W,V,R
W,H
VH,V,R
W,H
V,W,R
V,W,R
R
W,R
W,R
W,R
W,R
W,R
W,V,R
W
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
R,W V
R,W
R,V,W
R,V,W
V : Visual, M : Monitor, R: Record, H : Hold, W ; Witness, Rev : Review
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Inspection and Test Plan for Splash Zone and Spray Zone Coating Work SSB/SSPC Offshore Facilities
Project: Platform Refurbishment
Item
1.0
2.0
2.1

All
All
2.2
All
3.0
All surfaces
3.1
3.2

point readings)
All surfaces
Every two hours
3.3
3.4
Steel temperature
Compressed air supply blotter test
Every two hours

Twice/shift
3.5
3.6
Blast Nozzle Pressure

Surface profile
Every two hours

2
At least once per 100m
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Supplier name
Product name
Batch number
Shelf life
Date of manufacture
Traceability
Supplier name
Product name
Batch number
Grading
grease
5C
< 50C
No indication of oil discolouration, no indication of water
contamination, ASTM D4285
7 bar minimum at nozzle
75 m to 125 m, SES47.1 Rev 08 Section 5.3.5, ISO
Report
form No.
Inspection (Refer Note 1)

Contractor
SSB/SSPC
R
Rev
R
M,V,R
W
W
M,V,R
R,W
W,M
R,W
M,W,R
W,M
W
R
R,W
M
W,M
R
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/ 2x per blaster per day

2
/ 3 checks per day
All
3.7
Surface Dust
3.8
Visual Inspection after abrasive blasting
3.9
Residual salt contamination

/ 3 times per day
4.0

every 3 hours
5.0
5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4
5.5
5.6
First stripe coat application

Spray pressure and tip size and fan angle
First full coat application
Second stripe coat application
Second full coat application
Third stripe coat application
Visual Inspection
All
At start of spraying
All
All
All
All
All
5.7
Dry film thickness
5 per m
5.8
5.9
Cure Test
Adhesion Test
2x per sprayer per day

2
1 per 5 m
5.10
Coating repair
As required
Legend:
8503, Testex Tapes

Rating 2, ISO 8502-3
P Sa 2 as per ISO 8501-2, Minimum lighting level 500
lux
Residual chlorides shall be 50 mg/m2 ISO 8502-6 &
ISO 8502-9. Pitted areas shall be checked for iron salts,
as per ISO 8502-12, if required
coating thickness
Adhesion tester: daily
Brush applied, worked into corners, edges, crevices
To match paints manufacturer recommendations
500 microns DFT
500 microns DFT
5 measurements per m2. Target thickness greater than
900 microns with 90% of the reading is 1000 microns
Solvent rub test, ASTM D 5402, No softening
Test shall be performed using self aligning tester in
accordance with ISO 4624. Minimum acceptable value 7
MPa.
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W,R, M
W,M
H,W,V,R
W,H
VH,V,R
W,H
V,W,R
V,W,R
R
W,R
W,R
W,R
W,R
W,V,R
W
M
M
M
M
M
M
R,W V
R,W
R,V,W
W
W
R,V,W
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Inspection and Test Plan for Atmospheric Zone Coating Work SSB/SSPC Offshore Facilities
Project: Spot repairs and power tool surface preparation
Item
1.0
2.0
2.1

All
All
2.2
All
3.0
All surfaces
3.1
3.2

point readings)
All surfaces
Every two hours
3.3
3.4
Steel temperature
Visual Inspection after power tool cleaning
Every two hours

All
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Acceptance standard
Supplier name
Product name
Batch number
Shelf life
Date of manufacture
Traceability
Supplier name
Product name
Batch number
Grading
grease
5C
< 50C
P St 3 as per ISO 8501-2,
Report
form No.
Inspection (Refer Note 1)

Contractor
SSB/SSPC
R
Rev
R
M,V,R
W
W
M,V,R
R,W
W,M
R,W
M,W,R
W,M
W
R
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4.0

every 3 hours
5.0
First build coat/primer
All
5.1
5.2
Stripe coat; first build coat/primer

Second build coat application
All
All
5.3
5.4
Stripe coat build coat

Top coat application
All
All
5.5
Visual Inspection
All
5.6
Dry film thickness
5 per m
5.7
Coating repair
As required
Legend:

coating thickness
125 m minimum DFT. Measure wet film thickness (see
Product Data Sheet)
125 m minimum DFT. Measure wet film thickness (see
Product Data Sheet). Colour to contrast with first build
coat.
50m minimum DFT. Measure wet film thickness (see
Product Data Sheet). Total system minimum NDFT, 300
m.
5 measurements per m2. Minimum thickness 300m
over hand prepared surfaces.
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V,W,R
V,W,R
W,R
W,R
M
M
W,R
W,V,R
R,W V
R,V,W
General Note:
1. The requirements of inspection, to determine V, M,R,H,W, and Rev are to be negotiated in the Contractors ITP. The inspection requirements
shown here are examples not minima or absolute Company requirements.
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STANDARD ENGINEERING SPECIFICATION

Edited content on cross-references

Additional information for clause on permits

Additional safety requirement for blast cleaning equipment added

Removed revision year for surface preparation reference

Removal of the word isocyanide free after the final coating

Addition of coating system requirement for aluminium helidecks

Removal of coal tar epoxy coating for initial and maintenance

Addition of note on coating system requirement for super duplex

Addition of 2nd coat to coating system

Addition of the 3.2.14 Studbolts and Nuts Coating Specification

Removed requirement to sweep-blast galvanized steel to be

Addition of coal slag as abrasive, quantified maximum level of

Addition of wet abrasive blasting and water-jetting requirements

Addition of colour requirement for multi-coat systems

Edited reference clause

Addition of 9.0 References

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Change in colour coding as per current requirement for offshore

Change in colour coding as per current requirement for onshore

Addition of Appendix 7 Appendix D ISO 4628 Studbolts and Nuts

Addition of Appendix 8 Visual Rust Scale ISO 4628-3

Re-structured SES 47.1 Rev 7 to include DEP

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PAINTING CONTRACTORS RESPONSIBILITIES ..................................................................9

SURFACE PREPARATION ....................................................................................................14

APPLICATION OF COATING SYSTEMS ...............................................................................18

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QUALITY ASSURANCE AND QUALITY CONTROL...............................................................21

COATING SYSTEMS REQUIREMENT...................................................................................26

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PAINTING AND COATING SYSTEM SCHEDULES FOR INTERNAL

MAINTENANCE PAINTING ....................................................................................................35

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DISTRIBUTION, INTENDED USE AND REGULATORY CONSIDERATIONS

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Definition in accordance with ISO 8503-1, the micro roughness of a surface

Ultra High Pressure

Definition in accordance with SSPC SP12/ NACE No.5 Water-jetting performed

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PAINTING CONTRACTORS RESPONSIBILITIES

New construction, refurbishment and renovation maintenance programmes

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Safe Handling of Coating Materials

Blast Cleaning Equipment