ABS OSV Seminar

Miri, Malaysia 28 October 2010

Code of Safety for Special Purpose Ships

A K Seah
VP Technology and Business Development

Agenda

SPS Code Comparing the old and the new codes Resolution A.534(13) v. Resolution MSC.266(84) Some example requirements

Special Purpose Ship (SPS)

SPS
Mechanically self-propelled ship Perform industrial functions Unusual design and operational characteristics More than 12 special personnel onboard

Saturation diving support vessel

Special Personnel
Not passengers, crew or children under 1 years old Onboard because of specialized work to be performed E.g. scientists, technician, diving personnel, etc

Saturation diving system

Early days
Resolution A.534(13) Code of Safety for Special Purpose Ships [1983]
Applicable to ships 500GT which carry > 12 special personnel Examples of special purpose ship given in 1.3.4 of the code
Ships engaged in research, expeditions and survey Ships for training of marine personnel
Japanese whale processing ship

Whale and fish factory ships not engaged in fishing Ships processing other living resources of the sea, not engaged in catching Other ships.similar to ships referred to above

Application of the code has not been common

25 years later
Resolution MSC.266(84) Code of Safety for Special Purpose Ships [2008]
Supersedes Resolution A.534(13)

Examples of special personnel given in 1.3.11

Scientists, technicians and expeditionaries Personnel engaged in training to develop seafaring skills Personnel who process the catch of fish, whales or other living resources of the sea on factory ships not engaged in catching

Fugros seismic survey vessel

Salvage personnel on salvage ships; cable-laying personnel in cablelaying ships; seismic personnel in seismic survey ships; diving personnel on diving support ships

Application of the code has gathered momentum

Driver: Offshore oil and gas production

Source: Douglas Westwood, March 2010

FPSO field development

Mondo Field, West Africa Field Operators: Esso, BP, ENI, Statoil Development by SBM/Sonasing Water depth: 728m

Deepwater Field Example

Tahiti Field Green Canyon, Gulf of Mexico
Operator: Chevron, Statoil, Total 4,100 ft water depth Subsea trees rated 15,000psi 0-250 F Spar hull dimensions: Diameter 128 ft Overall length 555 ft Draft 500 ft Hard tank length 270 ft Center well 50 ft x 55 ft Lightship wt 24,000 t

Deepwater Intervention Vessel: Angola

FPSO field developments with subsea production systems
Stream of activities for installation, commissioning, startup Need for inspection, maintenance, repair

Capabilities of intervention vessel

Lifting capacity in deepwater ROV support Dynamic positioning Cargo deck Accommodation
Source: Richard J S Harris et al, Offshore Magazine, Feb 07

Subsea production system / umbilical flowline riser intervention vessel

Multi-Service Intervention Vessel

Aker Oil field Services intervention vessels roles:
Subsea intervention: installation, testing, and maintenance of subsea modules and top-section downhole equipment Riserless well intervention: Logging, reperforation, zonal isolation through plug-setting and removal Riser-based intervention: Coiled tubing and wireline operations, well testing and clean-up, chemical injection, circulation, sand removal, push force and scale milling Light drilling: Through-tubing drilling with coil and downhole motor, through-tubing rotary drilling with slim-pipe, and managed-pressure drilling.

Two sizes: 121 m construction vessel; 157 m MODU

Source: Offshore magazine, Feb 2009

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Offshore multi-purpose vessel

Source: Work Boat World, Aug 09

Owner: Adam Offshore, UK Builder: Astilleros Balenciaga, Spain LOA 85.74m x 18m x 8m; draft 5.75m Diesel electric 4 x 2,600kW

Propulsion 2 x 2,450kW; DP2 Crane: 100t at 8m; A-frame: 25t at 6m Diving System: 12-person saturation to 300m; ROV Complement: 101 persons

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Offshore multi-purpose vessel

Source: Work Boat World, Sep 08

Well intervention with subsea lubricator Subsea construction and installation Inspection/Maintenance/Repair; ROV Propulsion 2 x 3,500W; DP3 Crane: 150t at 8m; 15t at 15m; 10t at 20m Moon pool: 8m x 8m; 300t handling tower Complement: 90 persons

Owner: Island Offshore, Norway Builder: Ulstein Verft, Norway LOA 120.2m x 25m x 10m; draft 7.0m Diesel electric 2 x 4,320kW, 2 x 2,880kW

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Some key features of SPS regulations

IMO Res. A.534(13) Code of Safety for Special Purpose Ships [1983]
Damage stability 3 levels
50 SP: longitudinal damage - lesser of 1/3L or 14.5 m, side damage - lesser of B/5 or 11.5m; transverse bhd & E/R not considered for damage 200 SP: same, except E/R considered for damage > 200 SP: SOLAS for passenger ships

Fire protection 3 levels

50 SP: SOLAS for cargo ships 200 SP: SOLAS for passenger ships 36 passengers > 200 SP: SOLAS for passenger ships >36 passengers

Bilge system 2 levels

50 SP: SOLAS fro cargo ships + operability requirements in the event of damage > 50 SP: SOLAS for passenger ships

Lifesaving appliances 2 levels

50 SP: SOLAS for cargo ships other than tankers > 50 SP: SOLAS for passenger ships

Implementation: uncommon e.g. only in more recent years: Singapore, Malaysia, Panama, and vessels trading in Indian coastal water require compliance

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Some key features of SPS regulations

IMO Res. MSC.266(84) Code of Safety for Special Purpose Ships [2008]
Damage stability SOLAS for passenger ships; SP = Passengers; 3 levels of Rvalue:
60 persons: R-value = 0.8R < 240 persons: R-value by interpolation 240 persons: R-value = R

Fire protection 3 levels

60 persons : SOLAS for cargo ships 240 persons : SOLAS for passenger ships 36 passengers > 240 persons: SOLAS for passenger ships >36 passengers

Bilge system
All SPSs should comply with SOLAS as though the ship is a passenger ship

Lifesaving appliances 2 levels

60 persons: SOLAS for cargo ships other than tankers > 60 persons: SOLAS for passenger ships (passenger = SP)

Implementation: some countries have adopted the code, example: Cyprus, India,

Marshall Islands, Malta, Norway, Singapore, UK

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Some key differences between Old and New

MSC.266(84)
Applicable SOLAS Special Personnel 1974 SOLAS Convention as amended most recent amendments Refers to persons (crew, SP, passengers) < 60 persons between 60 and 240 persons > 240 persons Intact Stability IMO 2008 IS Code Damage Stability SOLAS probabilistic approach; provisions for Safe Return to Port (SRtP) Fire Protection SOLAS (new); provisions for Safe Return to Port (SRtP)

A.534(13)
1974 SOLAS Convention as amended by Resolution MSC.1(XLV) adopted 20 Nov 1981 Refers to SP < 50 SP between 50 and 200 SP >200 SP Res. A.167(ES.IV), Res. A.469(12) SPS Code deterministic approach

SOLAS (old)

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Summary of Requirements of 2008 SPS Code

IMO Requirement <60 persons Intact Stability Subdivision and Damage Stability IS Code SOLAS Chapter II-1 Additional Comment 60<persons<240 >240 persons

Section 2.5 of Part B of 2007 Intact Stability Code II-1/9, II-1/13, II-1/19, II-1/20, II-1/21, II-1/35 (Pax ship) II-1 part B-2, B-3, B-4 (cargo ship) N/A: II-1/8, II-1/8-1, II-1/14, II-1/18 II-1/8, II-1/8-1, II-1 part B-2, B-3, B-4 (Pax ship) N/A: II-1/14, II-1/18 Steering Gear: apply 29.6.1.1 (Pax)

Machinery Installation Electrical Installation

Part C Chapter II-1 Part D Chapter II-1

Steering Gear: apply 29.6.1.2 (cargo) Emergency Power Source: apply Reg 43 (cargo); If >50m, + Reg 42.2.6.1 Precautions against shock, fire, other electrical hazards: Reg 45.1 to 45.10 (cargo)

Emergency Power Source: apply Reg 42 (Pax)

Precautions against shock, fire, other electrical hazards: Reg 45.1 to 45.11 (cargo + Pax) Special considerations by Admin if machinery space can be periodically unattended Apply Passenger (<36) Apply Passenger (>36)

Periodically Unattended Machinery Spaces Fire Protection Life Savings Radio Communication Safety of Navigation Security Dangerous Goods

Part E Chapter II-1, excl. Reg 46 Chapter II-2 Chapter III Chapter IV Chapter V Chapter XI-2 Consider IMDG Code Apply Cargo Ship Apply Cargo Ship Req

Apply Passenger Req Apply Cargo Ship Req -

IMDG Code: appropriate construction, loading, stowage, segregation and carriage of goods. Formal safety assessment to address stowage, personal protection, emergency procedures

Application of 2008 SPS Code

Flag to decide:
Entry into force 13 May 2008 [contract date, keel laid date, delivery date] Applicable to new ship >500GT, >12 SP; status of existing ships not defined

SPS Code not applicable to ships meeting MODU Code

Flag may choose MODU Code in lieu of SPS Code

India
Self-propelled ship built on/after 13 May 2008 full compliance Self-propelled and Non Self-propelled ships built before 13 May 2008 certified to meet comparable standard

Marshall Islands
Applies SPS Code to all new and existing SPS Case-by-case for existing SPSs: generally, at expiry of A.534 certificate, vessel to be reissued with MSC.266 certificate with modification as reasonable and practicable

Panama
Applies SPS Code to ship constructed on/after 13 May 2008 No retroactive application

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Some example requirements

Containment of Fire Main Vertical Zones

Persons >240
[SPS Code Ch 6]

Fire protection 3 levels

60 persons: SOLAS for cargo ships 240 persons: SOLAS for passenger ships 36 passengers > 240 persons: SOLAS for passenger ships >36 passengers

the hull, superstructure and deckhouses shall be subdivided into main vertical zones by A-60 class divisions [Reg.II-1/9.2.2.1.1.1]

60 < Persons 240

[SPS Code Ch 6]

the hull, superstructure and deckhouses in way of accommodation and service spaces shall be subdivided into main vertical zones by A class divisions [Reg.II-1/9.2.2.1.1.2]

Where main vertical zones defeats special purpose of the ship, equivalent means may be accepted [Reg. II-2/9.2.2.1.5.1]
SOLAS Reg. II-2/9.2.2.1.5.1: On ships designed for special purposes, where the provision of main vertical zone bulkheads would defeat the purpose for which the ship is intended, equivalent means for controlling and limiting a fire shall be substituted and specifically approved by the Administration

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Containment of Fire Main Vertical Zones

Some specific requirements associated with MVZs
Electrical Installation:
Main and emergency feeders passing through MVZs shall be separated vertically and horizontally as widely as is practicable [Reg. II-1/45.12]

Fire Detection and Alarm for accommodation and service spaces

Independent section of detectors for each MVZ
[FSS Code 9.2.4.1.4]

Fire Fighting
Sprinkler systems: independent section of sprinklers for each MVZ [FSS Code 8.2.4.2.1] In accommodation, service and machinery space, at least 2 jets of water, not from same hydrant, to reach any part when all watertight doors and all doors in main vertical zone bulkheads are closed [Reg. II-2/2.1.5.2]

Fire-fighters outfits, additional for MVZ

SPS >240 persons, 2 outfits for each MVZ
[Reg. II-2/10.10..2.2.1]

Means of escape from spaces above bulkhead deck:

2 from each MVZ
[Reg. II-2/13.3.2.2]

Emergency Escape Breathing Devices:

2 EEBDs for each MVZ SPS >240 persons, additional 2 EEBDs in each MVZ
[Reg. II-2/13.3.4]

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Accommodation fire detection & fire fighting

Accommodation, Service spaces and Control Stations
[Reg. II-2/7.5; II-2/10.6] (A) Fixed fire detection and fire alarm system (B) Automatic sprinkler, fire detection and fire alarm system

Persons 60 (cargo ship)

Provide (A) and/or (B) depending on Method IC, IIC or IIIC

60 < Persons < 240 (passenger ship 36)

Corridors, stairways and escape routes provide (A) of smoke detector type Elsewhere provide (A) of smoke detector type or (B)

Persons 240 (passenger ship > 36)

Everywhere, including corridors, stairways and escape routes provide (A) of smoke detector type + (B)
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Sizing of sprinkler system pump

Not simply a matter of: 5 liter/m2/min 280m2 = 84 m3/h Sizing of sprinkler pump :
FSS Code Ch 8/2.3.3.2 The pump and the piping system shall be capable of maintaining the necessary pressure at the level of the highest sprinkler to ensure a continuous output of water sufficient for the simultaneous coverage of a minimum area of 280m2 at the application rate specified in 2.5..2.3 (5 l/m2/min)

Identify the most hydraulically demanding deck of an area of 280m2, regardless of compartment Account for the number of nozzles covering that area in the as-designed arrangement Min. pump size/head = flow rate determined by hydraulic calculations for simultaneous discharge through these nozzles at required pressure

Sizing of FW pressure tank

flow volume of the pump (Ch 8/2.3.3.2) in 2 min.

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Safe Return to Port (SRtP) Reg. II-1/8-1; Reg. II-2/21, 22

Intended for new passenger ships (KL 1 July 2010) Purpose of this regulation
Define a threshold of damage by fire If threshold is not exceeded:
Be able to perform safe return to port Will have safe areas for passengers/crew

If threshold is exceeded:
Be able to support orderly evacuation and abandonment

Flooding of any single WT compartment

Be able to perform safe return to port

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Safe Return to Port (SRtP) Reg. II-1/8-1; Reg. II-2/21, 22

Casualty threshold defined in Reg.II-2/21
Loss of space of fire origin up to nearest A class boundary if space is protected with fixed fire extinguishing system Loss of space of fire origin and the adjacent space up to the nearest A class boundary
Reg. II-2/21.4 systems Propulsion & Steering Navigational FO transfer Int./ext. communications Fire protection Bilge and ballast Powered WT doors Safe area support Reg. II-2/21.5.1.2 services Shelter from weather Means to prevent heat stress or hypothermia Light & ventilation Food, water, sanitation Space for medical care Reg. II-2/22.3.1 systems Int./ext. communications Fire main Bilge Lighting for evacuation Guidance system for evacuation

Ability to support Safe Return to Port is defined as: Systems specified in Reg.II-2/21.4 are operational Safe Areas internal space(s) that provide passengers and crew with basic services in Reg.II2/21.5.1.2 to maintain health of occupants Ability to support orderly evacuation and abandonment (OE&A) is defined as: Systems specified in Reg.II-2/22.3.1 are operational for 3 h Applicable to passenger ships 120m length or having 3 main vertical zones

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Applicability to SPS
SPS Code Ch 2/2.3 requires compliance with Reg.II-1/8-1 (SRtP) for SPS 240 persons
Reg.II-1/8-1 - SRtP applies to passenger ship of any length after flooding of any single WT compartment SPS 240 persons to meet same
Fire protection 3 levels
60 persons: SOLAS for cargo ships 240 persons: SOLAS for passenger ships 36 passengers > 240 persons: SOLAS for passenger ships >36 passengers

SPS Code Ch 6 requires compliance with Reg.II-2 via the 3-level rule
Reg.II-2/21 (SRtP) & 22 (OE&A) apply to passenger ships 120m length or having 3 main vertical zones SPS > 60 persons to meet same

SPS Code appears contradictory IACS to submit interpretation to IMO DE 55 that it should apply only to SPS 240 persons

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Outlook
Increasing use of SPS Code Complex code to use due to reference to SOLAS for passenger ships Some requirements designed specifically for passenger ships are not practicable for SPSs Careful interpretations needed and consultation with Flag always necessary

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