Pt A, Ch 2, Sec 9
1.4 Class renewal survey
1.4.1 The scope of class renewal survey of all inert gas
installations is equivalent to the one laid down in [1.3] for
the intermediate survey.
2 Survey of additional class notation
AUTO
2.1 Annual survey
2.1.1 The annual survey of classed automated installations
consists of the:
• examination of the machinery and automated plant
operational record (log book) entries - when such a log
book exists - since the last survey in order to check the
past performance of the system, and to establish if cer-
tain parts have shown any irregularities in operation and
which corrective measures have been taken
• general examination of the control systems covered by
the notation and random check, as far as possible taking
into account operating conditions, of the proper opera-
tion of main measuring, monitoring, alarm and auto-
matic shut-down system, in particular for essential
auxiliaries
• checking the fire detectors, in particular in machinery
spaces, and bilge flooding alarms
• checking a number of other alarms selected at random.
2.2 Class renewal survey
2.2.1 The class renewal survey of classed automated instal-
lations consists of:
• the examinations, tests and checks listed in [2.1] for the
annual survey, and
• an additional program of examinations, tests and checks
prepared in agreement with the Owner and based on
operating data and on the experience of previous surveys.
All points which cannot be checked when the unit is in
operation will be given particular consideration by this pro-
gramme. All alarm and safety devices will be tested and set-
tings adjusted if necessary, except if evidence exists of the
proper operation of these installations, or if they have been
subject of a systematic maintenance.
Fire smoke detectors fitted in the machinery spaces are to
be tested in similar conditions as for the first certificate
delivery; alternatively, written evidence of reconditioning
and recalibrating by the Manufacturer or by his representa-
tive may be accepted.
106 Bureau Veritas - Rules for Offshore Units
3 Survey of additional service feature
POSA, POSA-HR, POSA JETTY and
POSA MU
3.1 Periodical surveys
3.1.1 Requirements regarding periodical surveys are given
in NR493 Classification of Mooring Systems for Permanent
and Mobile Offshore Units.
4 Survey of production units
4.1 Application
4.1.1 Requirements given in the present Article for produc-
tion units are additional to those given in the relevant Sec-
tions of this Chapter.
4.2 Survey requirements for units assigned
with service notation production
4.2.1 Annual survey and class renewal survey
The survey will consist of the:
• confirmation to be obtained that no new production
equipment has been installed without previous notifica-
tion to the Society
• examination of the support structure of production plant
and its connection to the unit’s structure
• verification of the risers foundations securing the riser to
the unit
• confirmation that production pipes, pumps, accessories
and other production equipment are permanently fixed
• confirmation that piping systems for the process are sep-
arated from other piping systems of the unit
• confirmation that process piping are not passing through
any space other than those devoted to production pur-
poses
• verification of the arrangements made in order to ensure
that substances which are flammable, toxic or are likely
to present a hazard due to reaction when mixed are kept
separated
• verification of the means provided to collect and safely
dispose liquid leaks from process equipment
• confirmation that drainage systems for safe areas are
entirely separated and distinct from drainage systems
from hazardous areas
• checking, as far as practicable, of the alarm activation in
manned control rooms due to loss of pressurisation of
high pressure equipment
• general visual examination of the condition of high
pressure equipment and piping. Checking for absence
of damages or excessive corrosion
• review of the records of inspection and tests of safety
valves
• examination of the conditions of insulation of hot sur-
faces.
December 2016