Section 5 Pipe-laying system
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Clasifications Register Rules and Regulations - Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Offshore Units, July 2022 - Part 3 Functional Unit Types and Special Features - Chapter 17 Pipe-laying Units - Section 5 Pipe-laying system

Section 5 Pipe-laying system

5.1 General

5.1.1 Pipe-laying systems are to be designed, constructed, installed, tested and surveyed in accordance with LR’s Code for Lifting Appliances in a Marine Environment, July 2022 (as applicable).

5.2 Documentation, plans and data submission

5.2.1 A description of the pipe-laying operations including a diagram showing the process flow is to be submitted.

5.2.2 A list of consumables/chemicals to be stored/used on board in the pipe-laying operations is to be submitted.

5.2.3 Particulars of the proposed storage arrangements of hazardous and/or toxic substances and products in bulk are to be submitted.

5.2.4 Details of personnel protection equipment related to pipe-laying operations, its location and the National or International Standard(s) with which it is in compliance are to be included in the Safety Management System.

5.2.5 Particulars of any proposed storage arrangements for radioactive isotopes (if used in pipe-lay NDT operations) are to be submitted.

5.2.6 Particulars of the proposed NDT station operations are to be submitted, with particular regard to the protection of personnel if ionising radiation is to be used, either x-rays or gamma-rays (i.e. radiography operations).

5.2.7 Particulars of piping arrangements and control systems for gas distribution systems for welding, cutting and purging are to be submitted, including material specifications, design pressures, design temperatures and control system operational specification.

5.2.8 General arrangement plans, design calculations and process flow diagrams of acetylene and oxygen gas generation plants, including calcium carbide storage and transfer systems (e.g. hoppers) are to be submitted, if fitted.


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