De-930525 Submarine Cables

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OFFSHORE PLATFORMS AND
PIPELINES
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SPECIFICATION
FOR
INSTALLATION OF SUBMARINE
CABLES
CONSTRUCTION
AGENCY
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INSTALLATION OF SUBMARINE CABLES
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Saudi Aramco 2616-ENG. (03/99)
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2.0 APPLICABLE CODES, STANDARDS, SPECIFICATIONS AND REFERENCES
3.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
4.0 MATERIAL HANDLING AND INSPECTION
5.0 WELDING
6.0 PROTECTIVE COATINGS
7.0 SURVEY REQUIREMENTS
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8.0 SUBMARINE CABLE INSTALLATION

9.0 DIVING OPERATIONS
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10.0 CLEAN-UP
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APPENDIX A. DAILY INSTALLATION REPORT (SAMPLE)
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APPENDIX B. REMOTE OPERATED VEHICLE PROCEDURE REQUIREMENTS
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APPENDIX C. CONSTRUCTION/INSTALLATION SPREAD PRE-MOBILIZATION

SURVEY REQUIREMENTS
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APPENDIX D. SURVEY PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS
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Required from CONTRACTOR prior to start of fabrication or installation as applicable

(when referenced herein).
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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This Specification defines the minimum requirements for installation of submarine

cables, and fabrication and installation of associated appurtenances as described
herein, in the Scope of Work, and as shown on the Contract Drawings.
DESCRIPTION
APPLICABLE CODES, STANDARDS, SPECIFICATIONS AND

REFERENCES
DE-119885
Quality Assurance and Quality Control
DE-119887
Structural Materials
DE-119889
Painting of Offshore Platforms
JOB/EWO
DE-119891
Electrical Installation
DATE
The latest revision of the following Construction Specifications shall apply:
DE-119892
Material Procurement, Receiving, Handling, and Storage
REV.
NO.
2.1
DE-119895
Offshore Reporting and Scheduling System
DE-119896
Welding
DE-119957
Diving Safety Requirements
DE-119959
Vessel Conformance Requirements
DISCIPLINE
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2.2
Date:
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AGENCY
The latest issue of the following SAUDI ARAMCO Engineering Standards

(SAES) and Material System Specifications (SAMSS), and all other references
shall apply:
SAUDI ARAMCO Engineering Standards (SAES)
Date:
SAES-H-100
Painting Requirements for Industrial Facilities
SAES-H-101
ARAMCO Painting and Coating System
SAES-P-104
Wiring Methods and Materials
SAES-P-111
Grounding
SAES-Q-001
Criteria for Design and Construction of Concrete Structures
SAES-W-013
Welding Requirements for Offshore Structures
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Fabricated Carbon Steel Piping
01-SAMSS-024
Pipe Handling and Nesting
01-SAMSS-035
API Line Pipe
09-SAMSS-068
Coal Tar Epoxy
09-SAMSS-087
Epoxy Coating for Application on Damp Steel Surfaces
SAUDI ARAMCO Standard Drawings

Thermite Welding of Cables
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SAUDI ARAMCO Instruction Manuals and Procedures
DISCIPLINE
ENGINEER
No. 1.519
Working Around Offshore Producing Facilities
G.I.2.100
General Instruction Manual
M.I. 1197.001
Marine Instruction Manual
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"Basic Marine Vessel Specifications & Requirements"

Document
AHSOPS
Hydrographic Survey Operating Procedures and Standards
Date:
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Approved Protective Coating Systems (APCS)
Date:
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Refer to DE-119889 (referencing SAES-H-002 and SAES-H-101) for the

following descriptions:
Date:
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AGENCY
Date:
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2.3
Coal Tar Epoxy Coating for Immersion Service (Self Priming)
APCS-22
Epoxy Coating for Application onto Damp Steel Surfaces

(Self-Priming or with Epoxy Primer)
The latest edition of the following Industry Codes and Specifications shall apply:
API 5L
Specification for Line Pipe
AWS A5
Weld Filler Metals
AWS D1.1
Structural Welding Code
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Alloy Steel Bolting Materials
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Carbon and Alloy Steel Nuts
SSPC
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DESCRIPTION
3.1
Submarine cables shall be installed, and all associated appurtenances shall be

fabricated and installed in accordance with this Specification, the Scope of Work,
the Contract Drawings, and the Codes, Standards, Specifications and
References listed in Section 2.0 of this Specification.
3.2
Any deviation from this Specification, Scope of Work, or from the Contract
Drawings will not be permitted unless prior written approval is obtained from
SAUDI ARAMCO. Responsibility for identifying differences and/or deviations
and obtaining approval shall rest with CONTRACTOR.
3.3
Shop drawings shall be furnished by CONTRACTOR to SAUDI ARAMCO for

information and review prior to start of fabrication. As-built drawings identifying
all modifications shall be supplied by CONTRACTOR no later than thirty days
after completion of fabrication.
3.4
Components to be installed offshore shall be trial fitted onshore wherever

possible to ensure correct fit.
3.5
CONTRACTOR shall provide a cable installation spread (including laying, diving,

survey, testing and other) with component barges and vessels in good working
condition, suitable for the intended work, staffed by fully qualified and competent
personnel, and approved by SAUDI ARAMCO.
3.6
CONTRACTOR shall supply resumes and qualifications, including those of subcontractor organizations, for all In-Kingdom and Out-of-Kingdom supervisory and
other key personnel, (including divers), to accomplish the WORK, and is to
supply additional resumes and qualifications as may be requested by SAUDI
ARAMCO.
3.7
CONTRACTOR shall carry necessary backup equipment and sufficient spare

parts at all times to ensure that no undue delays are caused to the cable lay
operation due to equipment breakdown. A list of such equipment and spares
shall be submitted to SAUDI ARAMCO for review.
3.8
CONTRACTOR shall be acquainted with all applicable safety requirements and

ensure that both personnel and equipment comply with these requirements at all
times.
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
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3.0
One copy of CONTRACTOR's approved welding procedures and individual

welder's qualifications shall be retained for use at the fabrication site and/or on
the applicable installation barge or vessel(s) at the installation site. No welder
qualification shall be allowed offshore.
3.10
CONTRACTOR shall provide a complete set of installation drawings, procedures

and relevant specifications dedicated for SAUDI ARAMCO use on board the
installation spread. This set of documents shall be in addition to those required
by CONTRACTOR.
3.11
CONTRACTOR shall continuously check and inspect the work in strict

accordance with his approved QA/QC procedures during construction and shall
perform such remedial work or non-operational tests as may be necessary to
ensure the integrity of the work and its performance in accordance with the
Contract Drawings, Scope of Work, and the listed relevant Codes, Standards,
Specifications and References.
3.12
All construction barges are required to have three attendant anchor handling tug
boats (AHTs) while moving into or out of the field, and while moving within the
field. In addition, no material barge shall be left unattended whether in the field
or at anchorage outside the field. Each material barge shall be attended by its
own tug at all times.
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Each vessel shall meet the requirements of SAUDI ARAMCO Operating

Instruction No. 1.519 and the "Basic Marine Vessel Specifications &
Requirements" document. In addition, vessels shall meet the requirements of
Construction Specification DE-119959.
Date:
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3.13
Date:
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AGENCY
Date:
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No work shall be performed without a Work Permit. CONTRACTOR shall be

responsible for obtaining Work Permits on a timely basis to start work.
By:
Date:
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3.14
All barges and vessels utilizing anchors shall have fluke and gravity style
anchors decked or secured with a double strap clear of the water in an A-frame
during anchor movements across pipelines or cables regardless of water depth.
3.15
CONTRACTOR shall provide a daily installation report for the installation work in
accordance with Construction Specification DE-119895 and Appendix A, Daily
Installation Report (Sample).
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CONTRACTOR shall move into the work site only after all applicable provisions
of SAUDI ARAMCO Operations Instruction No. 1.519 and the "Basic Marine
Vessel Specifications & Requirements" document have been met. This includes
but is not limited to the notification period for offshore installation and testing
equipment, the submittal of all required procedures, a Work Review and
Planning Meeting with CONTRACTOR's representative in attendance, and
compliance with General Instruction No. 2.100 for Work Permit issuance. These
provisions apply to each separate work site move-in.
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3.16
CONTRACTOR shall provide a senior full time English speaking Safety Officer
on all construction barges, diving vessels, and work boats. One Safety Officer
per shift is required on construction barges. Safety Officer shall report either to
the Master or Barge Superintendent. Safety Officer shall have full authority to
stop work at any time that he should see fit based on breaches of safety.
DESCRIPTION
Safety Officer shall be familiar with SOLAS regulations, diving procedures and
regulations, life saving operations, fire equipment and breathing apparatus,
helicopter safety, hygiene standards, SAUDI ARAMCO Work Permit
requirements, SAUDI ARAMCO emergency procedures, and all other aspects of
offshore work. Safety Officer shall also be responsible for implementing and
enforcing CONTRACTOR's safety program and procedures. Safety Officer shall
be subject to the approval of SAUDI ARAMCO and may be subject to a SAUDI
ARAMCO test at SAUDI ARAMCO's discretion.
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CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for ensuring that the owners of all nonCONTRACTOR owned vessels used by CONTRACTOR in the performance of
any part of the work in Saudi Arabian waters have a Port Captain and Port
Engineer on twenty four hour call resident in the Eastern Province of Saudi
Arabia during the course of the work.
MATERIAL HANDLING AND INSPECTION

4.1
Material Handling
4.1.1
Date:
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CONTRACTOR shall nominate a minimum of 3 persons authorized

to receive F.I.M. materials at the Offshore Job Site(s), and provide
SAUDI ARAMCO Representative with specimen signatures before
MOB.
Date:
CONSTRUCTION
AGENCY
Date:
4.1.2
Details of materials to be purchased by CONTRACTOR shall be

submitted in writing to SAUDI ARAMCO for approval prior to purchase,
allowing reasonable time for evaluation without disruption of the
installation schedule. Details shall include the reason for purchase,
effect on schedule, full specification, physical properties and tests of
proposed materials, and any other pertinent information requested by
SAUDI ARAMCO.
4.1.3
Material substitution shall be in accordance with Construction Specification DE-119892.
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CONTRACTOR shall receive, inspect, safeguard, handle, protect and

store, all SAUDI ARAMCO supplied F.I.M. materials and be
accountable for all such materials transferred into CONTRACTOR's
custody in accordance with Construction Specification DE-119892.
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Inspection of Materials
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All submarine cables and other SAUDI ARAMCO supplied materials shall be
thoroughly examined in the SAUDI ARAMCO staging area by CONTRACTOR
for damage prior to load-out by CONTRACTOR. Any damage or non-conformity
shall be reported to and verified by the on site SAUDI ARAMCO Representative.
DESCRIPTION
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WELDING
5.1
All welding, weld inspection, and other similar welding activities shall be
conducted in accordance with Construction Specification DE-119896.
5.2
Internal misalignment (high-low) of J-tube pipe shall not exceed 1/16 inch. API
5L mill tolerances may exceed this requirement. CONTRACTOR shall align the
pipes so this maximum is not exceeded.
PROTECTIVE COATINGS
DATE
6.1
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Structural components such as clamps, cable ladders, splitter box supports, and
other similar items to be installed above water level shall be coated using APCS22 in accordance with the Contract Drawings. The above water portion of Jtubes, J-tube guards, and other similar items shall be coated using APCS-22 in
accordance with the Contract Drawings. Below water clamps and the below
water portion of J-tubes, J-tube guards, and other similar items shall be coated
using APCS-3. No internal coating of J-tubes is required.
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The inside portion of J-tube clamps where they attach to the J-tube shall be lined
using neoprene in accordance with the Contract Drawings. All components to be
coated shall be prepared and coated in accordance with Construction
Specification DE-119889. When transitioning between APCS-3 and APCS-22
on a structural component, APCS-3 shall lap over APCS-22 by a minimum of 75
mm.
Date:
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AGENCY
6.2
Date:
Structural Components
Preparation and Application
OPERATIONS
6.2.1
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Preparation and application of APCS-3 coal tar epoxy coating system

shall be in accordance with Construction Specifications DE-119892
and DE-119889, SAES-H-100, SAES-H-101, and 09-SAMSS-068,
which are applicable to this coating system.
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Preparation and application of APCS-22 epoxy coating system shall be

in accordance with Construction Specifications DE-119892 and DE119889, SAES-H-100, SAES-H-101, and 09-SAMSS-087, which are
applicable to this coating system.
6.2.3
All coating materials shall be handled and stored in accordance with

Construction Specification DE-119892. Coating materials shall be kept
tightly sealed at all times when not in use, and shall not be opened until
immediately before it is required.
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DESCRIPTION
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SURVEY REQUIREMENTS
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7.1
General
7.1.1
CONTRACTOR shall refer to SAUDI ARAMCO Hydrographic Survey

Operating Procedures and Standards (AHSOPS) for additional survey
requirements.
7.1.2
CONTRACTOR shall provide a dive survey vessel for the pre and post
construction surveys meeting the requirements of SAUDI ARAMCO
Operating Instruction No. 1.519, and the "Basic Marine Vessel
Specifications & Requirements" document and Construction
Specification DE-119959.
The vessel is to be equipped with the following equipment, facilities
and personnel in addition to that described in Section 7.2.2 of this
Specification.
Date:
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5 tons capacity, at 40 foot radius, telescopic crane with fully

qualified and experienced personnel to operate this facility
Survey Post Processing Equipment
Side Scan Sonar
Echo Sounder
Remote Operated Vehicle (ROV) (if required by the Scope of

Work) for post construction survey
Hand held and diver head mounted video cameras for preconstruction and post-construction surveys.
Sufficient SAUDI ARAMCO approved divers, equipment, and

supervision to accomplish the work.
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CONTRACTOR shall refer to Appendix D, Survey Personnel

Requirements, for addition requirements.
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Barge Management
7.2.1
General
DESCRIPTION
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7.2.1.1
7.2.2
CONTRACTOR shall supply a comprehensive Barge

Management System (BMS), as defined in the "Basic
Marine Vessel Specifications & Requirements" document
under `Barge Management System' (BMS) configured to
provide accurate positioning facilities to CONTRACTOR's
construction/installation barges and associated anchor
handling tugs (AHTs).
Barge Positioning System
JOB/EWO
CONTRACTOR's primary positioning system shall be a

differential global positioning system (DGPS) as defined in
the "Basic Marine Vessel Specifications & Requirements"
document under `Barge Positioning System'.
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Supplementary
to
these
Specifications
and
Requirements: 7.2.2.2, 7.2.2.3 and 7.2.2.4 additionally
apply to the DGPS to be provided.
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ENGINEER
7.2.2.2
Date:
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SAUDI ARAMCO will supply coordinates of shore sites

and/or offshore structures for use as base stations for the
secondary ground based positioning system.
7.2.2.3
Any power supplies installed on producing well platforms

or GOSPs shall be enclosed in explosion proof sealed
cases, or make use of solar panels and battery power.
7.2.2.4
CONTRACTOR shall present the proposed primary and

secondary positioning systems calibration procedures to
SAUDI ARAMCO for approval at least 14 days before
commencement of work in the field.
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7.2.3
OPERATIONS
All AHTs, dive vessels, diver/survey vessels, survey vessels and

other construction or work vessels shall have the capability to
continuously position themselves using the same system and
requirements described in Section 7.2.2 of this Specification. A
single dedicated qualified SAUDI ARAMCO approved surveyor shall
be onboard each of these construction/work vessels.
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Data Transmission Link
DESCRIPTION
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A two-way data telemetry link shall be in place on the barge and

AHTs. The barge shall be capable of automatic and continuous
transmission of its position and proposed anchor positions to the
AHTs. The AHTs shall be capable of automatic and continuous
transmission of its position and actual anchor drop position to the
barge control station. Radio voice communication shall be the back
up data transmission link.
7.2.5
Data Acquisition and Processing System

7.2.5.1
General
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All data collecting equipment and data collected and

processed associated with the BMS Control Station both
on the CONTRACTOR's barge, and on the AHT(s), shall
be as defined in the "Basic Marine Vessel Specifications
& Requirements" document under `Data Acquisition and
Processing System', except that following additional VDU
display information shall also be available during all
phases of the operation:
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7.2.5.2
Date:
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Position of submarine cable touchdown point (in lay

mode)
Actual submarine cable track (in lay mode)
Distance from start of submarine cable (in lay mode)
Submarine cable station number (in lay mode)
If requested by SAUDI ARAMCO, CONTRACTOR shall

download the data to a 1.44 MB diskette in a PC
compatible file format. Data may be stored in a binary
format if CONTRACTOR provides a PC EXE file that can
expand the information to a fixed length record ASCII
format.
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7.3
Pre-Construction Survey
DESCRIPTION
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7.3.1
CONTRACTOR shall conduct a pre-construction survey of each

submarine cable route using an echo sounder and side scan sonar.
CONTRACTOR's survey limits shall comprise the proposed
submarine cable route, and additionally shall include an area
extending 600 feet (183 meters) beyond the intended anchor pattern
of the barge. Surveys shall be in accordance with Section 2.4 of
SAUDI ARAMCO Hydrographic Operating Procedures and
Standards (AHSOPS). Sediment samples are not required.
Depending upon water depth CONTRACTOR shall utilize 75 meters
range with 50 meters line spacing, 100 meters range with 75 meters
line spacing or 100 meters range with 100 meters line spacing. A
100 kHz sonar towfish shall be used.
DATE
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7.3.2
All surface and subsurface obstructions shall be plotted on a plan of

the anchor pattern area, and on a profile along the centerline of the
proposed submarine cable route.
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All depths shall be reduced to lowest astronomical tide (LAT).

CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for checking the accuracy and
consistency of the SAUDI ARAMCO supplied submarine cable route,
route survey and compilation chart information. CONTRACTOR
shall inform SAUDI ARAMCO of any discrepancies found before
mobilizing the installation spread.
Date:
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ENGINEER
7.3.3
Should the survey indicate that a certain section of the submarine

cable design route is not viable due to seabed features or extensive
seabed
obstructions,
SAUDI
ARAMCO
may
authorize
CONTRACTOR to run additional survey lines to identify a more
acceptable route.
7.3.4
CONTRACTOR shall install and maintain marker buoys on all

existing pipelines and cables, and any obstructions within the
submarine cable corridor, and additionally shall include an area
extending 600 feet (183 meters) beyond the intended anchor pattern
of a barge or vessel. Buoys shall be placed and tied at maximum
intervals of 600 feet (183 meters), but in no case shall there be less
than three buoys on a pipeline or cable.
Date:
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AGENCY
Date:
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Buoys shall be color coded and so placed and tied as to clearly

indicate the location and direction of all pipelines and cables.
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All buoys shall be tied directly to pipelines with soft line. For cables,
only every third buoy shall be tied directly to the cable.
ENGG
All buoys shall be maintained by CONTRACTOR until all work

requiring anchoring is completed.
Submarine Cable Installation Survey
CONTRACTOR shall ensure by means of the positioning system
installed on the barge that the submarine cable is installed within the
corridor specified in the Contract Drawings and within a 2 degrees
maximum deviation from the design submarine cable heading, or as
otherwise specified in the Scope of Work.
7.4.2
During submarine cable installation CONTRACTOR shall:
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7.4.1
DISCIPLINE
ENGINEER
7.4.2.1
Provide barge positioning to the accuracy required to meet

specified installation corridor requirements as defined in
the Contract Drawings.
7.4.2.2
Define anchor positions.
7.4.2.3
Mark the location of existing pipelines, cables, and other

structures in critical areas and identify any pipeline or cable
crossings with double marker buoys. CONTRACTOR
shall ensure that crossing supports and the like are
installed within the tolerance stated in the Scope of Work
and/or Contract Drawings.
Date:
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Date:
7.4.3
The submarine cable shall be closely monitored as it is being laid for

any out-of-corridor tolerance or for any damage. The monitoring
shall be undertaken using divers (or by ROV if required by the Scope
of Work) at all minor bends (small radius curves of the submarine
cables), crossings and during J-tube pulls.
7.4.4
CONTRACTOR shall identify all submarine cable spans and correct

those spans so that the entire submarine cable is supported. A
record of these spans and crossings of existing pipelines and cables
shall be prepared and maintained by submarine cable station
number, pipeline or cable being crossed, length of span and height of
span.
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Date:
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7.4

Post-Construction Survey
7.5.1
CONTRACTOR shall undertake a post-construction survey after

completion of the submarine cable installation to verify that the
submarine cable has been installed within the specified submarine
cable corridor parameters, to ensure that all spans are adequately
corrected, and that no damage has occurred to the submarine cable.
Any deviation of the submarine cable installation outside these
parameters shall also be identified.
Utilization of a ROV is
considered optional unless specifically required in the Scope of
Work.
7.5.2
Surveys shall be in accordance with Section 2.5 of SAUDI ARAMCO

Hydrographic Survey Operating Procedures and Stanadrs
(AHSOPS)
7.5.3
Submarine cable coordinates and top of cable depths shall be

obtained by crossing the submarine cable at maximum spacings of
165 feet (50 meters). The coordinates of the submarine cable shall
not be obtained by attempting a single position fix on top of the
cable, but shall be computed from position fixes taken just before
and after crossing the cable.
7.5.4
CONTRACTOR shall run additional lines at the location of all special

submarine cable features such as starts and stops of protective
cover, minor bends, existing pipeline and cable crossings, and
similar items. CONTRACTOR shall pay particular attention to any
locations where the cable spans above the seabed and obtain full
details of any such location.
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7.5
Date:
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7.5.5
CONTRACTOR shall obtain a diver video record, with voice overlay,

of special features along the installed submarine cable including Jtubes, cable fittings (if any), spans, supports, crossings, protective
cover (for example, grout bags), trenching start and stop locations (if
applicable), and other similar items.
Videos shall meet the
requirements of Section 8.10 of this Specification. All vessels with
onboard subsea video recording capability shall have the necessary
equipment to add text, edit, add voice-over, and copy videos. Each
submarine cable shall have separate videos.
7.5.6
CONTRACTOR shall obtain a video record of one side of the

installed submarine cable (including the trench for any trenched
portions) using an ROV, if required by the Scope of Work. Particular
attention shall be paid to all special submarine cable features, spans,
and all areas of damage. Still color pictures shall be taken of all
important features as directed by SAUDI ARAMCO.
Date:
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Date:
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The ROV (if required by the Scope of Work) to be employed by

CONTRACTOR on the post-construction survey shall, unless
otherwise specified, be capable of deployment and operation in
currents of 2 knots to a maximum depth of 150 feet (46 meters), and
a horizontal excursion of 350 feet (107 meters) minimum from the
support vessel.
7.5.8
The size and performance of the ROV if required by the Scope of

Work shall be as defined in the Scope of Work.
7.5.9
If an ROV is used by CONTRACTOR, CONTRACTOR shall refer to

Appendix B, Remote Operated Vehicle Procedure Requirements, for
additional ROV requirements.
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DESCRIPTION
SUBMARINE CABLE INSTALLATION
REV.
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DISCIPLINE
ENGINEER
Submarine Cable Installation Spread

CONTRACTOR shall refer to Appendix C, Construction/Installation Spread PreMobilization Vessel Survey Requirements, for details of the submarine cable
installation spread pre-mobilization requirements. Reference is made to SAUDI
ARAMCO Operating Instruction No. 1.519 and the "Basic Marine Vessel
Specifications & Requirements" document for additional details.
DATE
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8.1
8.2
Submarine Cable Laying
Date:
PROJECT
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8.2.1
The direction of submarine cable lay shall be as defined in the Scope

of Work, Contract Drawings, or as agreed by CONTRACTOR with
SAUDI ARAMCO.
8.2.2
CONTRACTOR shall provide details of the maximum weather

conditions during which he considers it safe to maintain submarine
cable laying operations without risk of damage to the submarine
cable. A detailed analysis of CONTRACTOR's assessment shall be
submitted with the submarine cable lay calculations.
8.2.3
CONTRACTOR shall perform calibration checking of the cable

(hauler or tension device), departure angle, length, and associated
monitors prior to the commencement of the cable lay, to ensure that
the hauler, and monitors are within the manufacturers specified
settings. Results of the calibrations are to be submitted to SAUDI
ARAMCO for approval 14 days prior to specific tension adjustment
and start of cable lay.
Date:
CERTIFIED BY
Date:
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AGENCY
Date:
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8.0
During installation, the tension exerted on the submarine cable shall

not exceed the values specified in the Scope of Work. At no time
shall CONTRACTOR allow the submarine cable to assume a radius
less than the minimum bend radius specified in the Scope of Work or
cable specification which is larger. Catenaries shall be calculated for
the water depth and tension ranges to be utilized during the cable
laying operations. Submerged weight, barge motion, barge trim, and
current forces acting on the submarine cable shall also be considered. CONTRACTOR shall submit calculations to SAUDI ARAMCO
demonstrating and confirming that limiting conditions can be met.
8.2.5
Only SAUDI ARAMCO approved cable grips, pulling eyes, and cable
end seals shall be used to handle and install the submarine cables.
8.2.6
CONTRACTOR shall take all necessary steps to ensure that all

submarine cable laying parameters such as cable tension, barge
attitude, barge orientation, barge offset, departure angle, and
departure ramp configuration conform at all times to the procedures
agreed and accepted by SAUDI ARAMCO.
8.2.7
Any departure from the expected behavior of the submarine cable

during installation as detailed in the procedures shall be investigated
as to its cause, and remedial action taken to the satisfaction of
SAUDI ARAMCO.
8.2.8
CONTRACTOR shall keep a continuous record of the tension and

angle exerted on the submarine cable during all submarine cable lay
operations, including any abandonment and recovery of the
submarine cable. The recording shall be of a continuous nature
produced by suitable automatic recording instruments. A copy of the
recordings shall be submitted to SAUDI ARAMCO for each cable
laid.
8.2.9
The adjustment regulation of the cable or hauler or tension device

shall be such that the variations of tension and departure angle
remain within safe limits, and that the movements of the tension
device remain smooth both at standstill and during laying.
8.2.10
CONTRACTOR shall nominate two persons on each shift who will be

responsible for the correct regulation of the cable (hauler or tension
device) and departure angle parameters. Except in an emergency,
no other person shall make any change in the laying parameters.
8.2.11
Permanent supports shall be installed by CONTRACTOR where

necessary to eliminate spans in the submarine cable.
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Date:
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Crossings, Span Correction, Cable Anchoring Equipment, and Protective Cover

8.3.1
Crossing clearances shall be as defined in the Contract Drawings. In

the event of unanticipated settlement of crossing supports, a
minimum clearance of 12-inch shall be achieved. The bridging of
existing pipelines or cables shall be accomplished as per the Scope
of Work and Contract Drawings. The bridging shall be accomplished
using grout bags. CONTRACTOR may elect to supplement use of
grout bags by using precast reinforced concrete blocks to form the
base of the support as agreed with and as approved by SAUDI
ARAMCO.
8.3.2
Use of temporary sleepers or bridging by CONTRACTOR to support

and provide the required separation for the new submarine cable
during lay over existing pipelines or cables is generally acceptable to
SAUDI ARAMCO. CONTRACTOR shall supply procedures 14 days
prior to operational mobilization detailing the following to SAUDI
ARAMCO for review and approval:
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8.3
REV.
NO.
DATE
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Date:
Height, length, width, and cross-sectional shape of proposed

sleepers or bridging.
Quantity and locations (with respect to the new submarine cable)

of sleepers or bridging proposed for each crossing.
Sleeper or bridging removal procedures including any required

submarine cable lifting.
Submarine cable lifting calculations and procedures (for any

required submarine cable lifting).
PROJECT
ENGINEER
Date:
CERTIFIED BY
8.3.3
The installation of both crossing supports and the submarine cable

itself shall be monitored by divers.
The divers shall take
comprehensive video of the overall operation.
8.3.4
Any height discrepancy between the submarine cable and the

crossing supports shall be rectified by inserting grout bags. All
permanent crossing supports shall be installed prior to submarine
cable testing.
Date:
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AGENCY
Date:
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ENGINEER
Supports to correct (eliminate) spans shall be installed by

CONTRACTOR at SAUDI ARAMCO's direction based on the results
of CONTRACTOR's post submarine cable lay survey.
Span
correction support bridging shall be accomplished using grout bags.
CONTRACTOR may elect to supplement use of grout bags by using
precast reinforced concrete blocks to form the base of the support as
agreed with and as approved by SAUDI ARAMCO for use as
crossing supports.
8.3.6
Submarine cable anchoring (hold-back or tie-back) to the platform

type equipment, shall be installed as specified in the Scope of Work
or Contract Drawings.
8.3.7
The submarine cables shall be protected by trenching or installation

of grout bags as a protective cover over the submarine cables as and
when specified in the Scope of Work or Contract Drawings. The type
and extent or limits of protection shall be as specified in the Scope of
Work or the Contract Drawings.
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DESCRIPTION
JOB/EWO
REV.
NO.
DATE
When trenching is specified, but the minimum acceptable trench

depth or cover (measured from the top of the submarine cable to
natural seabed) is not specified, the minimum acceptable trench
depth shall be taken as one meter. Backfilling is not required when
trenching is specified. Transitions from untrenched to fully trenched
or fully trenched to untrenched shall be such that the bend radius of
the submarine cable is at all times above the minimum bend radius
for the submarine cable as noted in the Scope of Work and Contract
Drawings.
Date:
PROJECT
ENGINEER
Date:
8.3.8
Grout shall consist of Type V sulfate-resistant portland cement in

accordance with the Contract Drawings and SAES-Q-001. Neat or
neat dry cement may be used at CONTRACTOR's discretion.
8.3.9
Grout bags shall be ULO pillow bags with a double flap inlet, or
equivalent. One sample of CONTRACTOR's proposed bags shall be
submitted to SAUDI ARAMCO for review and approval 14 days prior
to bags being filled and placed, or placed and filled in place.
CERTIFIED BY
Date:
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AGENCY
Date:
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8.4
By:
Date:
CONTROL NUMBER
Commencement and Intervention of Lay

8.4.1
CONTRACTOR shall not commence submarine cable lay until a

satisfactory weather window is identified which offers a reasonable
assurance that the cable lay operation can proceed to completion
without undue risk of encountering unfavorable weather. Agreement
shall be obtained with SAUDI ARAMCO regarding the satisfactory
nature of any such forecast.
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If it becomes necessary to cease normal cable lay operations,

CONTRACTOR shall implement SAUDI ARAMCO approved
contingency procedures. Such procedures shall include but not be
limited to:
Slow lay (to prevent damage to submarine cable)
Barge heading change (to the extent possible)
Submarine cable abandonment and subsequent recovery
8.4.3
During the cable laying operations, if the environment is such that the
lay vessel cannot continue the cable laying operation, the laying
vessel and anchoring system shall still be of adequate design so that
the laying vessel can hold its station.
8.4.4
If it becomes necessary to abandon the submarine cable on the

seabed, the cable end shall be satisfactorily sealed and a holdback
cable shall be attached to cable grips on the submarine cable in order
to maintain tension during the abandonment operation. A spar buoy or
three marker buoys of a different color than that used for existing
pipelines and cables in that particular vicinity shall be attached by a
suitable line to the end of the submarine cable so that its location can
be easily identified during recovery. CONTRACTOR shall ensure that
the buoyed submarine cable remains stable on the seabed.
REV.
NO.
DATE
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8.4.2
Date:
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8.5
Date:
Anchor Patterns
8.5.1
CONTRACTOR shall provide precise anchor patterns when the

submarine cable lay barge is within 1,200 meters of an existing
structure, and for any anchor position falling within 150 meters of an
existing cable or pipeline.
8.5.2
CONTRACTOR shall show method of anchor running and setting, and

expected wire tensions both at rest and during submarine cable laying.
CONTRACTOR shall confirm that the total loss of effectiveness of any
one anchor (running anchors, broken wire, sliding, or other event) does
not endanger the submarine cable, and shall set out details of any
anchor moving operations where a special anchor pattern to avoid
existing obstructions and structures renders such movements critical.
Precise anchor patterns shall also be provided when the cable lay
barge crosses over an existing pipeline, cable or other obstruction
requiring special care.
8.5.3
Anchor patterns shall be arranged in such a way as to minimize the

number of movements near existing structures, pipelines, and cables.
CERTIFIED BY
Date:
CONSTRUCTION
AGENCY
Date:
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CONTROL NUMBER
By:
Date:
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8.5.4
8.6
Anchor pattern drawings shall be prepared by CONTRACTOR and

submitted to SAUDI ARAMCO a minimum of six weeks in advance of
the scheduled set-up date for review and approval. Anchor patterns
require SAUDI ARAMCO approval prior to commencing set-up.
Monitoring
DESCRIPTION
JOB/EWO
DATE
REV.
NO.
DISCIPLINE
ENGINEER
Date:
CONTRACTOR shall continuously monitor and record all aspects of

the submarine cable installation operation including but not limited to
the following:
8.6.1.1
The cable lay barge track and heading as indicated by the

positioning system.
8.6.1.2
The variation of water depth as measured by the cable lay

barge echo-sounder.
8.6.1.3
The tension applied to the submarine cable by the

tensioning device (cable hauler or A & R winch).
8.6.1.4
The submarine cable departure angle off of the lay ramp.
8.6.1.5
Weld inspection records as required by Construction

8.6.1.6
A general daily record of all work carried out on the cable

lay barge including details of anchor movements, weather
downtime, laying progress, mechanical downtime, and
other related activities. This information in combination
with Appendix A, Daily Installation Report (Sample), and
Construction Specification DE-119895 shall be submitted
by CONTRACTOR to SAUDI ARAMCO.
8.6.1.7
A video camera(s) is to be utilized at the mouth of the Jtube to monitor and record the installation of the cable into
the J-tube.
PROJECT
ENGINEER
Date:
CERTIFIED BY
Date:
CONSTRUCTION
AGENCY
Date:
OPERATIONS
8.6.2
CONTROL NUMBER
By:
Date:
SPECIFICATION FOR
(DCC) NO.:

EDSD
VERIFICATION
Date:
CONTRACTOR shall maintain a daily submarine cable laying log

detailing total length of submarine cable laid and relevant submarine
cable kilometer station (KS).
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8.7
Procedures
8.7.1
General
DESCRIPTION
ENGG
CONTRACTOR shall develop detailed procedures for all phases of

the submarine cable installation, including load-out to and from the
installation vessel, and for cable handling in general, and submit
them for SAUDI ARAMCO approval prior to commencement of the
work.
JOB/EWO
Copies of these procedures and all installation drawings shall be

provided on the submarine cable installation barge and vessels for
use by SAUDI ARAMCO in accordance with the Scope of Work. The
contents of these procedures shall be adhered to and shall be kept
updated in accordance with any Contract changes approved by
SAUDI ARAMCO.
These procedures shall include but not be limited to the following:
8.7.2
Submarine Cable Lay Start-Up and Laydown Procedures

CONTRACTOR shall submit a complete procedure for initiating and
termination of the submarine cable lay operations. The procedure
shall indicate the method and procedures to be used to perform the
J-tube pull and to insure accurate positioning of the submarine cable
on the seabed at the platforms, anchor patterns and anchor handling,
navigation and survey, submarine cable handling, J-tube installation,
(when included in the Scope of Work), first end connection J-tube
pull, and second end connection J-tube pull. The ends of the cable
shall be sealed to prevent in ingress of water when submerged.
Cable splices shall not be pulled into or through J-tubes. (This
applies to both factory and field splices.
REV.
NO.
DATE
(*)
Date:
PROJECT
ENGINEER
Date:
CERTIFIED BY
Date:
This procedure shall also address all preparatory work (installation of

splitter box supports, cable ladders, and other similar items). It shall
also address all completion activities such as submarine cable armor
clamp and ground installation, supports, clips, heat shrink coverings,
and submarine cable terminating or splicing.
CONSTRUCTION
AGENCY
Date:
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Date:
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8.7.3
Normal Submarine Cable Lay Procedures

8.7.3.1
Complete and detailed submarine cable installation

procedures and installation analysis shall be submitted for
normal cable lay operation. The analysis shall model the
equipment which will be used to perform the work in the
deepest and shallowest water along the proposed route.
8.7.3.2
CONTRACTOR shall submit the sequence of events

planned for the laying of the submarine cable between
platforms, and all related procedures for implementing
these plans.
The information and procedures shall
include, but not be limited to the following:
Cable lay barge and equipment, and catenary profile

and details during the lay operation, ramp support
and roller/guide locations and elevations, and
tension and departure angle ranges to be used for
each submarine cable.
The initial, various intermediate, and final mooring

positions of the barge and other vessels that will be
working on anchors shall be submitted for SAUDI
ARAMCO review and approval for all submarine
cables at least six weeks in advance of the
scheduled set-up. Prior to submittal to SAUDI
ARAMCO, CONTRACTOR shall ensure that all
anchor pattern drawings have been reviewed and
approved by CONTRACTOR's barge or vessel
offshore operations supervisory staff.
REV.
NO.
DATE
JOB/EWO
DESCRIPTION
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Date:
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Date:
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All anchor pattern drawings shall be 1:5000 scale on a

SAUDI ARAMCO compilation chart plot plan of the
appropriate area. Mooring drawings shall identify the
planned start-up (first end connection) and laydown
(second end connection) procedures. Anchor patterns
approved by SAUDI ARAMCO and subsequently altered
shall be subject to review and reapproval by SAUDI
ARAMCO.
Date:
CONSTRUCTION
AGENCY
Date:
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CONTROL NUMBER
By:
Date:
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8.7.4
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Cable Abandonment/Recovery and Shifting Procedure
ENGG
CONTRACTOR shall submit a procedure for abandonment and

recovery of the submarine cable and a procedure for lateral shift of
the submarine cable along with a catenary analysis for these
operations.
Cable Repair Procedure
8.7.5.1
CONTRACTOR shall submit a procedure for repair of the

submarine cable during installation. The procedure shall
address in place repairs for minor damage, and above
water repair for major damage both during lay and after
lay. The procedure shall address the method to be used to
recover the submarine cable to the surface for repair of
major damage in both the deepest and shallowest water
along the proposed route (both during and after lay), and
shall include a catenary analysis. The procedure shall
describe how the submarine cable will be laid back down
on the seabed if recovered to the surface.
8.7.5.2
The catenary analysis shall model the submarine cable

being lifted and shall report limiting catenary parameters
(including tension and departure angle) to prevent damage
to the undamaged portions of the submarine cable.
REV.
NO.
DATE
JOB/EWO
DESCRIPTION
8.7.5
DISCIPLINE
ENGINEER
Date:
PROJECT
ENGINEER
(*)
8.7.6
CONTRACTOR shall submit a procedure for shop and field coating

application, inspection, and repair in accordance with Construction
Date:
CERTIFIED BY
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Date:
Coating Procedure
CONSTRUCTION
AGENCY
8.7.7
Welding, Welder Qualifications and NDE Procedures

8.7.7.1
CONTRACTOR shall submit a procedure for welding,

welder qualifications and non-destructive examination
(NDE) as required by Construction Specification DE119896, and SAES-W-013.
8.7.7.2
Prior to the commencement of work, CONTRACTOR shall

supply all necessary equipment, materials and personnel
required to qualify welders and welding procedures in
accordance with Construction Specification DE-119896,
and SAES-W-013.
Date:
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CONTROL NUMBER
By:
Date:
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8.7.7.3
DESCRIPTION
JOB/EWO
Crossing, Span Correction, and Protection Procedures

8.7.8.1
CONTRACTOR shall submit a procedure for installation of

crossing supports and correction (elimination) of spans in
the submarine cable.
8.7.8.2
CONTRACTOR shall submit a procedure for submarine

cable trenching and/or installation of protective covers (for
example, grout bags) if required by the Scope of Work or
Contract Drawings.
8.7.8.3
CONTRACTOR's procedure shall detail the installation of

supports as shown on the Contract Drawings, as described
in Section 8.5 of this Specification, and as approved by
SAUDI ARAMCO.
8.7.8.4
CONTRACTOR shall supply grout, grout bags, and if

applicable, reinforced concrete blocks. CONTRACTOR
shall submit specific details on the type, style, size, and
manufacturer of the grout bags. The procedures and
hardware are subject to SAUDI ARAMCO review and
approval. All reinforcing steel for reinforced concrete
blocks shall be fusion bonded epoxy (FBE) coated.
REV.
NO.
DATE
8.7.8
DISCIPLINE
ENGINEER
CONTRACTOR shall provide all operational equipment,

supplies and qualified personnel required to perform the
NDE including radiography, in accordance with this
Specification, Construction Specification DE-119896,
SAES-W-013, and CONTRACTOR's QA/QC Manual
(approved by SAUDI ARAMCO).
Date:
PROJECT
ENGINEER
Date:
CERTIFIED BY
8.7.8.5
CONTRACTOR's trenching procedure shall include all

details such as trenching machine deployment, trenching
machine recovery, trenching machine monitoring (including
instrument indications and video cameras), trenching
machine operation and control, weather limitations for
deployment, recovery and operating the machine,
contingency procedures, troubleshooting procedures along
with available spares, and other similar procedures that
may be required.
8.7.8.6
CONTRACTOR shall submit a description of all vessels

and equipment to be utilized for the performance of any
crossing, span correction, trenching, and protective cover
work.
Date:
CONSTRUCTION
AGENCY
Date:
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CONTROL NUMBER
By:
Date:
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Terminating/Testing Procedures
8.7.9.1
CONTRACTOR shall supply and install all submarine

cable terminating, splicing, and pre and post installation
test procedures, equipment lists, calibration records and
calibration certificates as detailed in this Specification, the
Scope of Work and the Contract Drawings.
8.7.9.2
Testing shall include, but is not limited to, megger,

continuity, and Hi-Pot testing as outlined in the listed
Codes, Standards, Specifications and References.
8.7.9.3
Cable termination personnel shall be certified by SAUDI

ARAMCO before termination work is started.
DESCRIPTION
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8.7.9
8.8.1
CONTRACTOR shall provide to SAUDI ARAMCO three full size prints

of each Contract Drawing that has been revised to show the "As-Built"
condition of the submarine cable. CONTRACTOR shall utilize the
prints to show the "As-Built" information including as "As-Built" Material
Take Off (MTO).
CONTRACTOR shall produce any additional
drawings required to show all "As-Built" information.
8.8.2
The above drawings shall be delivered to SAUDI ARAMCO no later

than 30 days after completion of the work described in the Contract.
8.8.3
Detailed "As-Built" submarine cable information incorporated on the

Contract Drawings shall consist of, but not be limited to:
REV.
NO.
DATE
JOB/EWO
"As-Built" Drawings
DISCIPLINE
ENGINEER
Date:
PROJECT
ENGINEER
Date:
CERTIFIED BY
8.8.3.1
As-laid submarine cable route including bearing.
Date:
8.8.3.2
As-laid submarine cable coordinates, minor bend

coordinates, and curve data such as point of curve (PC),
point of tangent (PT), point of intersection (PI), radius, and
other similar information.
8.8.3.3
Actual length of cable installed.
8.8.3.4
Location and details of all major obstructions.
CONSTRUCTION
AGENCY
Date:
OPERATIONS
CONTROL NUMBER
By:
Date:
SPECIFICATION FOR
(DCC) NO.:

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Date:
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8.8
8.8.3.6
Location of existing pipelines, cables, platforms, and other

similar structures.
8.8.3.7
Location (including UTM coordinates and KS station

numbers) and details of crossings and crossing supports.
8.8.3.8
KS chainage and station numbers (including UTM

coordinates).
8.8.3.9
Location, position and details on J-tubes, cable ladders,

supports, armor clamps, splitter boxes, terminations,
splices, and other similar items.
8.8.3.10
Location (including UTM coordinates and KS station

numbers) of spans, and span rectification supports (with
pre-rectification span length and post-rectification span
height).
8.8.3.11
Location of starts and stops for protective cover, trenching,

or other similar changes along the submarine cable
(including UTM coordinates and KS station numbers).
Include depth of trench from top of submarine cable to
natural seabed.
8.8.3.12
Location of splices or repairs in the cable (including UTM

coordinates and KS station numbers).
8.8.3.13
Submarine cable pre and post installation test records.
8.8.3.14
Any other relevant submarine cable "As-Built" data.
DESCRIPTION
JOB/EWO
DATE
REV.
NO.
Date:
PROJECT
ENGINEER
Date:
CERTIFIED BY
Date:
CONSTRUCTION
AGENCY
Date:
OPERATIONS
By:
Date:
CONTROL NUMBER
CONTRACTOR shall "As-Built" Contract Drawing topside details to

reflect the "As-Built" condition of the submarine cable.
8.8.5
CONTRACTOR shall supply "As-Built" diver video records for areas of

the submarine cables that are of particular interest to SAUDI
ARAMCO. Videos shall be color and have either real time diver audio,
or diving supervisor audio commentary from the actual dive. Text shall
be added to the video including SAUDI ARAMCO's name and
CONTRACT number, and designating the time, date, name of dive
vessel, name and number of the submarine cable, location (UTM and
KS) along the submarine cable, dive number, and the purpose of the
dive.
SPECIFICATION FOR
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Date:
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Seabed contours related to LAT at 5 meter intervals.
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8.8.3.5
CERT
OPERNS.
DISCIPLINE
ENGINEER
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Areas along the submarine cable requiring a video record include Jtubes, protective covers, starts and stops for trenching, crossings
and crossing supports, supports for span correction, areas of
repaired damage and other similar items as described in Section 7.5
of this Specification. ROV videos shall be supplied where required
by the Scope of Work.
DESCRIPTION
9.0
Contract shall not be deemed complete until the information herein has
been submitted and approved by SAUDI ARAMCO. All positions shall
be reported using the UTM system of coordinates.
DIVING OPERATIONS
JOB/EWO
9.1
Competent and qualified divers shall be employed to perform underwater

inspection and construction services including repair, salvage work, and the use
of pneumatic and hydraulic tools.
9.2
Divers shall visually inspect the as-laid submarine cables for damage, spans,
and obstructions as described in Section 7.5 of this Specification.
9.3
CONTRACTOR shall provide an adequate number of general and specialized

divers together with proper surface support and supervision personnel to ensure
safe and timely conduct of diving operations. Personnel and equipment shall
support continuous 24 hour bottom time diving capability during J-tube
installation, and first and second end connection work (J-tube pulls) unless
otherwise approved by SAUDI ARAMCO.
REV.
NO.
DATE
Note: Diver's CV's are to be submitted for SAUDI ARAMCO approval prior to
any work being performed.
DISCIPLINE
ENGINEER
Date:
PROJECT
ENGINEER
Date:
CERTIFIED BY
9.4
Diving operations shall be in accordance with M.I. 1197.001 and Construction

Date:
CONSTRUCTION
AGENCY
Date:
10.0 CLEAN-UP
10.1
Before the work is accepted CONTRACTOR shall return all SAUDI ARAMCO
surplus material to a location designated by SAUDI ARAMCO.
10.2
CONTRACTOR shall not discard, nor allow to be discarded, any construction

materials, scrap or other objects at any location within Saudi Arabian waters.
10.3
CONTRACTOR shall remove any objects which may intentionally or

unintentionally be deposited on the seabed or platforms during the course of the
work.
OPERATIONS
CONTROL NUMBER
By:
Date:
SPECIFICATION FOR
(DCC) NO.:

EDSD
VERIFICATION
Date:
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SAMPLE
DAILY INSTALLATION REPORT
FOR
__________SUBMARINE CABLE
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APPENDIX A
CERT
OPERNS.
Date:
COMPANY Supt.
CONTRACTOR Supt.
DESCRIPTION
CONTRACTOR Equipment:
A) Progress Last 24 Hours:
JOB/EWO
B) Meanwhile Work Last 24 Hours:
DATE
C) Description of Soil Condition:
REV.
NO.
D) Comments:
DISCIPLINE
ENGINEER
Date:
PROJECT
ENGINEER
Date:
CERTIFIED BY
Date:
CONSTRUCTION
AGENCY
Date:
OPERATIONS
CONTROL NUMBER
By:
Date:
SPECIFICATION FOR
(DCC) NO.:
EDSD
VERIFICATION
Date:

TIME OF DAY
REPORT ITEM
0H
4H
8H
12H
16H
1 - Cable Station (Show on Sketch)
2 - Weather and Sea Data:
Tide
Wind Direction/Velocity
Significant Wave Height
Wave Direction/Period
Water Dept. Feet
Current, Ft/Sec. (Estimated)
Water Temperature (F)
3 - Lay Record
Barge Position Relative to Design
Barge Heading
Barge Motion : Heave/Roll
Surge/Pitch
Sway/Yaw
CABLE SKETCH*
* INDICATE PRESENT POSITION AND NORTH ORIENTATION
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APPENDIX B
CERT
OPERNS.
REMOTE OPERATED VEHICLE PROCEDURE REQUIREMENTS
ENGG
(*)
General
This Appendix identifies the specific items that CONTRACTOR shall address as part of the
required ROV procedure submittal to SAUDI ARAMCO if specified in the Scope of Work.
REV.
NO.
DATE
JOB/EWO
DESCRIPTION
CONTRACTOR shall provide a complete specification and description to cover the following
ancillary equipment as specified in the Scope of Work.
DISCIPLINE
ENGINEER
Date:
PROJECT
ENGINEER
Video recording system

Still color photography
Potential measurement
Sub bottom profiling
Referencing location system
Manipulator system
Transponder positioning
Vehicle tracking
Side scan sonar system
Water jetting
Soil sampling
CONTRACTOR shall state the number of personnel required and the type of ROV
necessary to undertake the work and to operate the required ancillary equipment. Ancillary
equipment for any one type of ROV shall be interchangeable. Complete spares and back
up parts or systems shall be provided on board the support vessel.
Date:
CERTIFIED BY
Date:
CONSTRUCTION
AGENCY
Date:
OPERATIONS
By:
Date:
CONTROL NUMBER
CONTRACTOR shall provide operating procedures for the ROVs including launch and
recovery, and video tape recording of underwater operations. CONTRACTOR shall also
provide a description of emergency and back-up procedures including but not limited to:
Failure of viewing system

Failure of vehicle navigation system
Umbilical snagging
Umbilical breaking
Power failure
Performance characteristics shall be provided for the ROV and shall include, but not be
limited to:
Average expected dive period or ROV utilization.

Working capabilities, stating maximum sea state and maximum currents in which the
vehicle can be launched, operated and recovered.
Average expected dive time per twenty-four hour day.
SPECIFICATION FOR
(DCC) NO.:
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Date:

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REMOTE OPERATED VEHICLE PROCEDURE REQUIREMENTS (Cont.)
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APPENDIX B
CERT
OPERNS.
In addition, CONTRACTOR shall also state limiting conditions, if any, for operating near and
around structures and for dives in poor visibility or with no natural daylight.
DESCRIPTION
Video
JOB/EWO
CONTRACTOR shall supply a closed circuit TV camera system and identify in the
procedure details of:
DATE
REV.
NO.
Date:
PROJECT
ENGINEER
Date:
CERTIFIED BY
Date:
CONSTRUCTION
AGENCY
Date:
OPERATIONS
Lighting systems for the above, with spares and back-up.
Video recording equipment compatible with survey vessel power supplies, with duplicated
monitors and recorders.
Video typewriter (VTM) having the ability to input on-line annotation (that is, numerals,
alphabet characters).
CONTRACTOR shall provide a schematic layout of the recording and peripheral video
components, indicating their inter-connections and indicating both audio and visual paths.
CONTRACTOR shall identify in the procedure the provision of regular summary videos of
fifteen minutes (approximate) duration that are edited to contain highlights as required by
SAUDI ARAMCO. The video tapes shall become the property of SAUDI ARAMCO, and
shall be indexed, referenced and submitted as part of the diving and ROV reports.
CONTRACTOR shall state in the procedure that no video tapes will be erased or disposed
without prior written agreement of SAUDI ARAMCO.
CONTROL NUMBER
By:
Date:
SPECIFICATION FOR
(DCC) NO.:

EDSD
VERIFICATION
Videos shall meet the requirements of Sections 7.0 and 8.0 of this Specification.
Date:
ROV mounted camera(s) with remote pan/tilt and focus 75 mm to infinity, built-in
monitor, and all spares and back-up.
Suitable television cable/umbilical with underwater connectors, near neutral buoyancy, and
proven strength capabilities for underwater use.
DISCIPLINE
ENGINEER
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REMOTE OPERATED VEHICLE PROCEDURE REQUIREMENTS (Cont.)
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APPENDIX B
CERT
OPERNS.
Still Color Photography
35 mm color camera for ROV mounting, with remote pan/tilt and focus, together with all
necessary strobe lights, ancillary equipment, back-up and spares.
CONTRACTOR shall develop a procedure to ensure that all videos and photographs
shall be recorded with SAUDI ARAMCO's name, title and number of the Contract,
description, scale, date, submarine cable name and location, dive number and position
fix.
The procedure shall state that all prints and negatives shall become the property of
SAUDI ARAMCO. No prints may be reproduced or published under any circumstances
unless specific permission is granted in writing by SAUDI ARAMCO.
CONTRACTOR shall obtain SAUDI ARAMCO permits for all cameras.
REV.
NO.
DATE
JOB/EWO
DESCRIPTION
CONTRACTOR shall identify in the procedure details of:
DISCIPLINE
ENGINEER
Date:
PROJECT
ENGINEER
Date:
CERTIFIED BY
Date:
CONSTRUCTION
AGENCY
Date:
OPERATIONS
CONTROL NUMBER
By:
Date:
SPECIFICATION FOR
(DCC) NO.:
EDSD
VERIFICATION
Date:

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CONSTRUCTION/INSTALLATION SPREAD PRE-MOBILIZATION VESSEL SURVEY

REQUIREMENTS
ENGG
APPENDIX C
CERT
OPERNS.
DESCRIPTION
A broad scope of items shall be covered by the construction/installation spread premobilization survey to be undertaken at West Pier, Ras Tanura in Saudi Arabia is listed
below. The survey and inspection scope shall be in accordance with the Contract. Further
details on vessels and vessel equipment requirements can be found in SAUDI ARAMCO
Operating Instruction No. 1.519 (including Marine Vessel Specifications and Requirements)
and Specification DE-119959.
The construction/installation spread pre-mobilization survey shall include but not be limited
to:
REV.
NO.
DATE
JOB/EWO
Vessel
DISCIPLINE
ENGINEER
Date:
PROJECT
ENGINEER
Date:
CERTIFIED BY
Date:
CONSTRUCTION
AGENCY
Date:
OPERATIONS
By:
Date:
CONTROL NUMBER
Structural
Cracks and Buckles*
Corrosion*
Gantries*
Storm Anchor(s)
Sheaves, Fairleads, Idler Rollers*
Fenders & Bumpers
Helideck**
Machinery Systems:
- Electrical Generation
- Steam
- Ballasting
- Fresh Water
- Ventilation
- Fuel & supply
Fire Fighting*
Emergency Exits*
Safety Equipment*
Sewage treatment disposal system
Oil/water separation system
*
**
***
Third party inspection and survey

Third party and/or SAUDI ARAMCO inspection and survey
Third party inspection, testing and certification
SPECIFICATION FOR
(DCC) NO.:
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Date:

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REQUIREMENTS
(Cont.)
ENGG
APPENDIX C
CERT
OPERNS.
REV.
NO.
DATE
JOB/EWO
DESCRIPTION
Submarine Cable Equipment
DISCIPLINE
ENGINEER
Date:
PROJECT
ENGINEER
Date:
CERTIFIED BY
Date:
CONSTRUCTION
AGENCY
Date:
OPERATIONS
Mooring & Control System
Anchors - Gravity and Fluke (special consideration for bottom conditions)

Wire Cable and Spares
Winches (includes calibration and synchronization of remote units)**
Instrumentation
Connections
Special Holding Devices (if used)
Pendants (cable, buoys & connections)
Horizontal Control
Closed Circuit TV
Damage Prevention Buoys (DPBs)
By:
Date:
CONTROL NUMBER
Cranes**
Cable Supports, Rollers, Structures and Guides
Lay Ramp, Chute or Sheave
Carousel or Turntable
Idler Rollers and Support Structures
Welding Equipment (Manual)
NDE Equipment
Cable Hauler or Tensioner, and Controls Including Calibration***
Abandonment & Recovery Hardware***
Mechanical Trenching System**
Cable Brake System
Cable Grips
Cable Tension Indicator/Recorder
Cable Departure Anode Indicator/Recorder
Device to record actual length of cable laid
Cable Floats
Underwater Camera
Electrical Test Equipment
Cable Jointing Equipment
Cable Repair Equipment
*
**
***

SPECIFICATION FOR
(DCC) NO.:
EDSD
VERIFICATION
Date:

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REQUIREMENTS
(Cont.)
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APPENDIX C
CERT
OPERNS.
Miscellaneous Equipment
DESCRIPTION
REV.
NO.
DATE
JOB/EWO
Support Vessels**
DISCIPLINE
ENGINEER
Date:
PROJECT
ENGINEER
Anchor Handling Tugs

Survey Vessels
Supply Boats
Crew Boats
Tow Tugs
Cargo Barges
Work Boats
Diving Vessels
Date:
CERTIFIED BY
Date:
CONSTRUCTION
AGENCY
Date:
OPERATIONS
CONTROL NUMBER
By:
Date:
*
**
***

SPECIFICATION FOR
(DCC) NO.:
EDSD
VERIFICATION
Date:

Route Marker Buoys or Bottom "Sounders"

Diving System and Equipment**
Survey Systems and Equipment**
Communications
Living and Sleeping Quarters
Mess, Galley, and Catering Facilities
Laundry
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SURVEY PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS
ENGG
Senior Surveyors/Party Chief (Quantity Minimum: 1)

Education - One of the following:
DESCRIPTION
B.Sc. in Hydrographic Surveying/Engineering

B.Sc. in Geomatics with hydrographic specialization
Naval Academy graduate as deck officer with watch-keeping ticket and subsequent
hydrographic specialization
JOB/EWO
All qualifying education must be in institutions accredited with Federation International

De Geodesie/International Hydrographic Office (FIG/IHO) category "A" certification at
the time of graduation. Professional registration such as Associate of Royal Institution of
Chartered Surveyors (ARICS) or American Congress on Surveying and Mapping
(ACSM) certification is highly desirable.
REV.
NO.
DATE
DISCIPLINE
ENGINEER
Experience - All of the following:

-
Minimum eight years of recent offshore experience of which five years must have
been in offshore oil field construction and maintenance survey support.
At least three years as Senior Surveyor or Party Chief. Shall have supervised
project of same nature as the one proposed within the last two years.
Shall have demonstrated experience or recent specialized training on all proposed

equipment and software.
Date:
PROJECT
ENGINEER
Date:
CERTIFIED BY
Surveyor (Quantity As Required, But Minimum: 1)
Date:
CONSTRUCTION
AGENCY
Date:
OPERATIONS
All qualifying education must be in institutions accredited with FIG/IHO category "B"
certification at the time of graduation. Professional registration such as Survey
Technician, ARICS or ACSM certification is highly desirable.
By:
Date:
CONTROL NUMBER

-
Minimum three years of recent offshore experience in offshore oil field construction
and maintenance survey support.

SPECIFICATION FOR
(DCC) NO.:
EDSD
VERIFICATION
Date:

B.Sc. in Hydrographic Surveying/Engineering

B.Sc. in Geomatics with hydrographic specialization
B.Sc. followed by Diploma course in Hydrographic Surveying
Naval training as Petty Officer with hydrographic specialization as Survey Recorder.
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APPENDIX D
CERT
OPERNS.
SURVEY PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS (Cont.)
ENGG
Electronics Technician (Quantity Minimum: 1)

DESCRIPTION
REV.
NO.
DATE
JOB/EWO
DISCIPLINE
ENGINEER
B.Sc. in Electronics Engineering

B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering
B.Sc. in Electronics Engineering Technology
Navy training as Officer or Petty Officer with electronics specialization, preferably in
sonars, navigation and communications equipment.

-
Minimum five years of recent offshore experience providing electronics support for
offshore oil field hydrographic or seismic survey operations.
Extensive working experience with PCs and relevant operating systems and familiar
with computer networking basics.

Date:
PROJECT
ENGINEER
Date:
CERTIFIED BY
Date:
CONSTRUCTION
AGENCY
Date:
OPERATIONS
CONTROL NUMBER
By:
Date:
SPECIFICATION FOR
(DCC) NO.:

EDSD
VERIFICATION
Date:
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APPENDIX D
CERT
OPERNS.

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REVISION CERTIFICATION

SAUDI ARABIAN OIL COMPANY

INSTALLATION OF SUBMARINE CABLES

DWG. TYPE PLANT NO. INDEX

SHT. NO. REV. NO.

THIS INDICATES THAT REV. NO.

Saudi Aramco 2616-ENG. (03/99)

SAUDI ARABIAN OIL COMPANY

2.0 APPLICABLE CODES, STANDARDS, SPECIFICATIONS AND REFERENCES

3.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

4.0 MATERIAL HANDLING AND INSPECTION

6.0 PROTECTIVE COATINGS

7.0 SURVEY REQUIREMENTS

8.0 SUBMARINE CABLE INSTALLATION

APPENDIX A. DAILY INSTALLATION REPORT (SAMPLE)

APPENDIX B. REMOTE OPERATED VEHICLE PROCEDURE REQUIREMENTS

APPENDIX C. CONSTRUCTION/INSTALLATION SPREAD PRE-MOBILIZATION

APPENDIX D. SURVEY PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS

Required from CONTRACTOR prior to start of fabrication or installation as applicable

THIS INDICATES THAT REV. NO.

DWG. TYPE PLANT NO. INDEX

INSTALLATION OF SUBMARINE CABLES

SHT. NO. REV. NO.

Saudi Aramco 2616-ENG. (03/99)

This Specification defines the minimum requirements for installation of submarine

APPLICABLE CODES, STANDARDS, SPECIFICATIONS AND

Quality Assurance and Quality Control

Painting of Offshore Platforms

The latest revision of the following Construction Specifications shall apply:

Material Procurement, Receiving, Handling, and Storage

Offshore Reporting and Scheduling System

Diving Safety Requirements

Vessel Conformance Requirements

The latest issue of the following SAUDI ARAMCO Engineering Standards

Painting Requirements for Industrial Facilities

ARAMCO Painting and Coating System

Wiring Methods and Materials

Criteria for Design and Construction of Concrete Structures

Welding Requirements for Offshore Structures

THIS INDICATES THAT REV. NO.

DWG. TYPE PLANT NO. INDEX

INSTALLATION OF SUBMARINE CABLES

SHT. NO. REV. NO.

SAUDI ARABIAN OIL COMPANY

Saudi Aramco 2616-ENG. (03/99)

Fabricated Carbon Steel Piping

Pipe Handling and Nesting

API Line Pipe

Coal Tar Epoxy

Epoxy Coating for Application on Damp Steel Surfaces

SAUDI ARAMCO Standard Drawings

SAUDI ARAMCO Instruction Manuals and Procedures

Working Around Offshore Producing Facilities

General Instruction Manual

Marine Instruction Manual

"Basic Marine Vessel Specifications & Requirements"

Hydrographic Survey Operating Procedures and Standards

Approved Protective Coating Systems (APCS)

Refer to DE-119889 (referencing SAES-H-002 and SAES-H-101) for the

Coal Tar Epoxy Coating for Immersion Service (Self Priming)

Epoxy Coating for Application onto Damp Steel Surfaces

Specification for Line Pipe

Weld Filler Metals

Structural Welding Code