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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. PROJECT DESCRIPTION .................................................................... 5

2. PURPOSE OF DOCUMENT ................................................................. 7

3. REFERENCES, CODES AND STANDARDS ....................................... 7

3.1 Order of Precedence............................................................................................................................ 8

3.2 Governmental Regulations .................................................................................................................. 8

3.3 Project Specifications........................................................................................................................... 8

3.4 International Codes and Standards ..................................................................................................... 8

4. MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION ........................................................ 9

4.1 Organization Plan ................................................................................................................................ 9

4.2 Coordination and Communication ....................................................................................................... 9

4.3 Document Control and Approval Process............................................................................................ 9

4.4 Readiness and Risk Assessment Plan .............................................................................................. 10

4.5 Permits and Regulatory Approval ...................................................................................................... 10

5. VESSEL AND EQUIPMENT ............................................................... 10

5.1 Hull ..................................................................................................................................................... 10

5.2 Propulsion Equipment and Control Systems ..................................................................................... 11

5.3 Self-propelled Vessels—Fuel and Lube Oil Systems ........................................................................ 11

5.4 Vessel Ballast System ....................................................................................................................... 11

5.5 Mooring and Anchoring System ......................................................................................................... 12

5.6 Towing Equipment Requirements ...................................................................................................... 12

5.7 Test Reports and Certifications ......................................................................................................... 13

6. TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING AND ANALYSIS ..................... 13

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6.1 Transportation Analysis ..................................................................................................................... 13

6.1.1 General .............................................................................................................................. 13
6.1.2 Stability Requirements ...................................................................................................... 14

6.2 Grillage and SeafasteninG ................................................................................................................. 15

6.2.1 Design ............................................................................................................................... 15
6.2.2 Fabrication and Installation ............................................................................................... 15
6.2.3 Seafastening Removal ...................................................................................................... 15

6.3 Vessel Control and Manoeuvring....................................................................................................... 16

7. TRANSPORTATION PLANS AND PROCEDURES ........................... 17

7.1 Transit Route ..................................................................................................................................... 17

7.2 Metocean Criteria for the Tow ........................................................................................................... 17

7.3 Transportation Procedures ................................................................................................................ 18

7.3.1 Emergency Response Plan ............................................................................................... 18
7.3.2 Weather Forecast .............................................................................................................. 18
7.3.3 Mobilization and Demobilization Plan................................................................................ 18
7.3.4 Logistic Supports ............................................................................................................... 18

7.4 Contingency Plans ............................................................................................................................. 19

7.5 Test Reports and Certifications ......................................................................................................... 20

7.5.1 Towing Vessels ................................................................................................................. 20
7.5.2 Barges or Towed Objects .................................................................................................. 20
7.5.3 Cargo Ships and Offshore Supply Vessels ....................................................................... 21
7.5.4 Passenger/Crew Transport Vessels .................................................................................. 21

7.6 Towing Operations ............................................................................................................................. 21

7.6.1 Towing and Towing Assist Vessels ................................................................................... 21
7.6.2 Barges and Towed Objects ............................................................................................... 22

7.7 Daily Progress Reports ...................................................................................................................... 23

8. ABBREVIATIONS ............................................................................... 24

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Revision Tracking

Rev. Date Description of Revision

B1 11/06/2019 Issued for Review
D1 09/07/2019 Issued for Design

Hold Record

Hold Nr.. Section Description of Hold

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1. PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The overall NFPS Project objective is to sustain the QatarGas North Field production
plateau via an integrated investment in surface facilities expansion (Drilling/Production
Platforms, Riser Platforms, Pipeline Looping, and associated Brownfield modifications).
Additional drill wells are anticipated to be required by the early 2020’s, followed shortly
thereafter by export pipeline (or “trunk line”) looping. Compression facilities additions are
expected further in the future and are not part of this project scope.

The integrated FEED for these project elements is intended to capture the efficiencies and
synergies of concurrently designing like and similar project elements that will be executed
in a coordinated EPC phase. The FEED end products must be of sufficient quality,
completeness and detail to support competitive lump sum tendering for EPC execution
with minimal contract change order risk.

Safe execution and high-quality work products are base expectations. Beyond that, the
FEED must support a schedule driven project that achieves the shareholders’ production
need dates. Secondarily, the project must be implemented in a manner that minimizes
project adverse impacts on existing production operations. Lastly, the project should be
executed in as capital efficient manner as possible while not compromising schedule.

The FACILITIES shall be designed with a view to ensure that they are fit for their intended
purpose as described in the CONTRACT documents, and shall be safe, reliable,
maintainable, accessible, operable and efficient throughout their required life.

The project scope is comprised of five broad elements as summarized below and
described in more detail in Clause 2.0 of Section 3.0 of CONTRACT.

Project Facilities Description

WHP12S
Wellhead Platform Topsides
WHP13S
(Jackets by others)
WHP14S
PL12S
PL13S Pipelines
PL14S
SC12S
RGE Drilling
SC13S Subsea composite cables (Power + FO)
SC14S
RP4S
RP6S Riser Platforms
RP7S
BR4S-1
Bridges
BR6S-1

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Project Facilities Description

BR7S-1

Existing Offshore /
Associated Brownfield Modifications
Onshore Facilities
PL49L
PL5S/PL5LS
PL610L
Pipelines
PL75L
PL9S/PL9LS
PL10S/PL10LS
PL9
PL5 Decommissioning
RGE Looping PL10
RP5S
RP9S Riser Platform
RP10S
BR5S-1
BR9S-1 Bridges
BR10S-1
Existing Offshore /
Associated Brownfield Modifications
Onshore Facilities
RT-2
Riser Platforms
RP3S
BR1S-1
Bridges
BR3S-1
RL1 Looping PL1L
Pipelines
PL3LS
Associated Brownfield Modifications, excluding
Existing Offshore /
shutdown-related tie-ins and equipment upgrade
Onshore Facilities
modifications
PL1N Pipeline
QG1 Looping Existing Offshore /
Associated Brownfield Modifications
Onshore Facilities
WHP12N
Wellhead Platform
WHP13N
PL12N
Pipeline
PL13N
RP4N
Riser Platform
RP6N
QG2 Drilling
BR4N-1
Bridge
BR6Q-1
SC12N
Subsea composite cables (Power + FO)
SC13N

Existing Offshore Associated Brownfield Modifications

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Qatargas South Qatargas North

BR9S-1 BR4S-1 BR7S-1
RP4S RP7S WHP14S BR6S-1 WHP3
RP9S PL9S
WHP9
PL5LS BSP1
PL9 PL9LS WHP4 BR5S-1 PL5S WHP7 RP6S PR
PL12S PL14S PL10S BR4N-1
WHP2
WHP5 PL10LS
PL13S WHP6
SC12S RP5S
WHP12S PL12N WHP4
RP4N
PL5 LQ1&2 PU BSP2 Flare BR6Q-1
BR3S-1 WHP13S RP10S PRQ1
WHP1 SC12N WHP12N
SC13S WHP10
WHP3 WHP6 RP6N
RP3S PL13N
WHP11 SC13N
WHP2 PL3LS
FL WHP8 WHP10
WHP13N
BR1S-1 SC14S PLR610 PL610L
LQ WHP5
PU
RT WHP11
RT-2 PL75L PL75
WHP1
PL123 PL1L PL811
PL49L PL49
PL1N PL123 PLR6-5 PL4-5

Drilling

Looping

QGS SC-1 QGS SC-2 QGS SC-3 QGN SC-1 QGN SC-2

Slugcatcher Associated Onshore Facilities

Slugcatcher Associated Onshore Facilities
QGS SC-1 QGS Trains 1&2
QGN SC-1 QGN Trains 1, 2 & 3
QGS SC-2 QGS Trains 3,4&5 and AKG
QGN SC-2 QGN Trains 4 & 5
QGS SC-3 QGS Trains 6&7 and AKG-2

Figure 1 – North Field Overall Development Schematic - Scope of Services

2. PURPOSE OF DOCUMENT

This Specification covers the requirements for all marine transportation of the NFPS project. The term
“CONTRACTOR” shall mean the Marine Operations and/or Transportation Contractor, and the term
“COMPANY” shall mean QATARGAS.

This specification including referenced specifications and defined National and International Standards
comprise COMPANY’s requirements for CONTRACTOR.

CONTRACTOR’s documents and procedures shall base on the above and shall provide a well-defined
process to plan and execute a safe, efficient, timely, and cost-managed marine transportation
operation.

3. REFERENCES, CODES AND STANDARDS

This Section lists Practices and Standards that are generically referenced and assumed to be a part of
this document. Unless otherwise specified herein, the latest edition shall be used and referenced.

Where references conflict as to requirements, the most stringent shall govern. CONTRACTOR shall,
where there are discrepancies or inadequacies in the practices or standards, immediately notify
COMPANY for resolution. COMPANY approval does not relieve CONTRACTOR of its responsibility to
execute the Scope of Work in accordance with this specification and the references stated herein.

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3.1 ORDER OF PRECEDENCE

In general, the order of precedence shall be as follows:

• Qatar Government Statutory Regulations.

• Company Global Practices and Project Specifications (including this document).

• International Codes and Standards.

• CONTRACTOR Design Standards and Practices.

3.2 GOVERNMENTAL REGULATIONS

Ref. No. Document No. Document Title

Qatar Supreme Council for the Environment and Natural

1 N/A Reserves (SCE), “Final SCE Standards”, 9 June 2003

Environmental Regulations f o r Ras Laffan Industrial

2 N/A City, Revision 1, 2005.
Environmental Protection Law, 12 January 2003

3.3 PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS

Ref. No. Document No. Document Title

1 200-20-MO-SPC-0001 General Requirements for Marine Operations

2 200-20-MO-SPC-0003 Specification for Lifting from Floating Vessels

3 200-20-MO-SPC-0015 Specification for Inspection and Audit of
Marine Vessels
4 200-20-MO-SPC-0007 Specification for Installation of Offshore
Structures

3.4 INTERNATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS

Ref. No. Document No. Document Title

Marine operations and marine warranty -

1. DNVGL-ST-N001
2016
2. DNVGL-RP-N103 Modelling and Analysis of Marine Operations

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3. Specification for Structural Steel Building,

AISC ASD 9th Edition
Allowable Stress Design
4. Quality management systems Requirements
ISO 9001

5. ISO 14001 Environmental management systems

Requirements with guidance for use (2015)
6. ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management

7.
International Maritime All requirements applicable to the transportation
Organization (IMO) operations
8. Contractors are required to have an ISM Code
IMO International Safety
Document of Compliance (DOC) and each
Management Code
vessel is required to have an ISM Code Safety
(ISM)
Management Certificate (SMC)
9. Marine operations, personnel and regulatory
Port and Flag State compliance including customs and immigration
Regulations for vessel Flag State and each Port State of
operations
10. Oil Publications Guidelines for Marine Operations—ISBN 1
Limited 870945 95 6
11. Hull, Machinery, Personnel, Safety, and
Class Certifications
Equipment

4. MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION

4.1 ORGANIZATION PLAN

CONTRACTOR shall provide the COMPANY with a marine transportation/support vessels operations
organization chart at least two months prior to the mobilization of any vessels, with defined roles and
responsibilities for each person and the CVs of key personnel.

4.2 COORDINATION AND COMMUNICATION

CONTRACTOR shall provide plans and schedule for coordination of all activities, development of
transportation plans and procedures, vessels inspections and process for communication of information
within CONTRACTOR’s organization to COMPANY for approval. CONTRACTOR shall ensure that the
estimated time for each task in the schedule should be based on reasonable conservative assessment
of experience with same or similar task within defined and recognised safety level.

4.3 DOCUMENT CONTROL AND APPROVAL PROCESS

CONTRACTOR shall provide COMPANY with engineering, analyses, plans, and procedures related to
marine transportation scope and other documentation defined in Sections 6 and 7 of this specification.
All of these items shall be listed in the CONTRACTOR’s Master Document Register.

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Document review and approval process e.g. review cycles shall follow agreed durations defined in the
Contract.

4.4 READINESS AND RISK ASSESSMENT PLAN

Any documentation, which is required for Readiness Review of a voyage or a Risk Assessment Plan
meeting to be conducted, shall be issued by CONTRACTOR in advance for COMPANY review and
approval prior to the meeting being held.

Any delay in issuance of the relevant documentation by CONTRACTOR for the work would have
negative impacts on the readiness of the transportation.

4.5 PERMITS AND REGULATORY APPROVAL

Detailed list and schedule for acquisition of all regulatory and/or permit approvals required by the
operation or vessel Flag State and in any Port State where the operation takes place. This requirement
is defined in the Contract. Contractor to confirm experience with working with in-field permitting e.g.
Permit to work. CONTRACTOR to provide information on past safety and health performance over last
five (5) years. CONTRACTOR to provide CV of key crew personnel detailing years of experience and in
what capacity.

For general requirements of marine vessels and personnel certification requirements, CONTRACTOR
shall refer to Doc. No. 200-20-MO-SPC-0001—General Requirements for Marine Operations.

5. VESSEL AND EQUIPMENT

CONTRACTOR shall provide the following for COMPANY approval:

• Identify the specific vessels and equipment used in the transportation and a full list of
particulars with drawings.

• Define how the proposed vessels meet the transportation specific requirements including, but
not limited to the requirements in Sections 5.1 through 5.7 below.

5.1 HULL

All proposed barges and vessels shall meet the following requirements for COMPANY approval:

• Deck GA and loading capacity. Minimum deck loading capacity shall be greater than or equal to
10 mT/m2.

• Deck shall be clear of obstructions on the moving paths of loadout equipment i.e., SPMT.

• Navigation lights shall be functional, and battery is fully charged prior to starting of voyages.
Tow diamond shall be clearly spotted from a distance.

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• Draft marks are clearly seen at bow, stern and mid ship. Load-line marks (Plimsoll line) are
present at designated area on both port and starboard sides.

• Tank numbers are clearly marked, and manhole covers are watertight.

• Emergency anchor(s) is present and functional.

• Skid beams and push pull system.

• Rocker arms free to rotate and recovery system in place.

All requirements above shall be documented in barge/vessel specifications and GA and mid-ship
drawings, and those shall be issued to COMPANY for approval. COMPANY representative(s) and
MWS will conduct the suitability survey for each barge and vessel. Any findings resulting from the
survey shall be rectified by CONTRACTOR before mobilization.

5.2 PROPULSION EQUIPMENT AND CONTROL SYSTEMS

1. Main Engines, Thrusters and Propellers

• Main engine and thruster manufacturer rated brake horsepower (BHP).

• Type of propellers and function.

2. Control Systems

• Propulsion control systems including performance for the intended work.

• Dynamic positioning capability (if equipped) and certification of performance.

• Number and capacity of primary and emergency generators.

3. Towing Vessels

• Certified bollard pull test results conducted within the last five years.

5.3 SELF-PROPELLED VESSELS—FUEL AND LUBE OIL SYSTEMS

• Capacity of fuel and lube oil and vessel range for the specific route and time of year.

• Daily fuel and lube oil consumption for working and standby mode.

5.4 VESSEL BALLAST SYSTEM

• Tanks: number, location, and capacity.

• Pump Systems: number of pumps and capacity.

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• Control: type of ballast control system.

5.5 MOORING AND ANCHORING SYSTEM

• Number, location, type, and capacities of anchors.

• Number, location, type, and capacities of mooring winches.

• Number, type, size, and strength of mooring wire rope or synthetic lines.

• Mooring equipment such as bollards and Panama chocks shall be in good condition and have
sufficient quantity and capacity on port, starboard, bow and stern sides for mooring to a jetty or
alongside other vessels for offloading of cargoes.

5.6 TOWING EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

1. Non Self-propelled Vessels

• Specific data on towing points, towing gear and emergency towing equipment with
type, location, strength, and method of use/deployment.

• Maintenance procedures, inspection plans, and results; use log and retirement criteria
for all towing equipment.

• Towing bridles (applicable for cargo barges) shall be in good condition and have valid
certificates.

• Stern bridles are present if required.

2. Self-propelled Vessels

• Specific data on towing points, towing gear, and emergency towing equipment with
type, location, and capacity and if IMO approved type is required.

• Maintenance procedures, inspection plans and log books to be kept onboard for towing
equipment.

3. Towing Vessels

• Number, type, and capacity of towing winches and stern rollers.

• Number, type, and capacity of tow pins and shark jaws/karm forks.

• Tugger winches and capacity.

• Towing shackle(s), soft ropes, line catchers, chaser hook, etc. onboard.

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• Number, type, size, and strength of wire rope, synthetic towing equipment, and all
related towing gear.

• Maintenance procedures, inspection plans and log books.

5.7 TEST REPORTS AND CERTIFICATIONS

The following test reports and certifications shall be provided to COMPANY by CONTRACTOR:

• Copies of test reports and certifications for vessels and equipment including but not limited to
primary and emergency towing equipment, safety equipment, backup systems, DP systems,
and all project-specific equipment.

• Class and Flag State documentation for compliance with classification, certification, Flag State,
Port State, and IMO requirements.

6. TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING AND ANALYSIS

6.1 TRANSPORTATION ANALYSIS

6.1.1 GENERAL

CONTRACTOR shall conduct analysis of the marine transportation operations in accordance with
project requirement and other relevant codes and standards listed in section 3 of this document. The
report of the analysis shall be submitted for COMPANY review and approval not less than 90 days prior
to the mobilization of any vessel, and then made part of the Transportation Plans and Procedures
described in Section 7 of this document. CONTRACTOR analysis shall include, at a minimum, the
following:

• Ports of Use and Ports/Places of Refuge: verify the water depth and minimum under keel
clearance for all vessels and assist vessels at the departure port, arrival port, area/route of
operations and in-transit ports including any ports/places of refuge. Identify all physical and/or
environmental limiting criteria for the entire route/area of operations, departure and arrival
ports, and ports/places of refuge to include bridges, water depth, underwater obstructions,
overhead power lines, locks, wind speed, visibility, anchorages, and safe berths.

• Assist/Emergency Response Vessels: identify the type, location, and use of any assist vessels
(tugs/passenger transfer). Identify and provide particulars for all ports/places of refuge for
emergency response and/or salvage and including specific local subcontractors and their
vessels capable of providing assistance or emergency response to the transport or support
vessel(s).

• Port Requirements: define the customs, immigration, security, port, and pilot requirements for
entering and clearing the departure port, arrival port, ports/places of refuge, and any canals.

• Canal Transit: define requirements and procedures for any canal transits if applicable.

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• Vessel Mooring/Anchoring: provide vessel mooring analysis and plans for the departure and
arrival ports and the offshore project site (other vessels, platforms, facilities, or structures).

6.1.2 STABILITY REQUIREMENTS

CONTRACTOR shall perform stability calculations and drawings showing the cargo barge layouts,
ballast condition, buoyancy arrangement and mass properties. All these documents shall be submitted
to COMPANY for approval.

All barges shall satisfy the intact and damaged stability requirements given in:

• DNV Standard Marine Operations and Marine Warranty Requirements.

• IMO Regulations.

The calculations shall give the minimum as follows:

• Centre of gravity of the barge, ballasted and loaded.

• The trim and the list of the loaded barge.

• The trim and the list of the damaged barge.

• Stability curves for the barge undamaged, damaged and with lateral wind.

• The wind forces.

• Charts that show the period of motion for rolling, heaving and pitching.

• The rolling, heaving and pitching forces.

• The total forces on each package.

• The righting moment of the barge with load.

CONTRACTOR shall consider the following notes:

• The offloading of cargo barges and the launching of jackets needs to be detailed in separate
installation procedures.

• Further procedures and/or calculations can be requested by the COMPANY depending upon
the specified transportation requirement.

COMPANY shall return to CONTRACTOR an approved or marked-up copy of the drawings and the
procedures whereupon CONTRACTOR shall revise the drawings as applicable, and re-issue to
COMPANY the final copies, approved drawings procedures and calculations no later than three weeks
before the planned loadout.

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6.2 GRILLAGE AND SEAFASTENING

6.2.1 DESIGN

CONTRACTOR shall develop and submit for COMPANY review and approval the grillage and
seafastening design based on cargo design basis, cargo acceleration limits, structural capacity of the
cargo vessel/barge, ballasting and motion analysis of the specific cargo vessels for the route, and time
of year using COMPANY provided metocean criteria.

Grillage and seafastening structural members shall be designed and evaluated as primary members.
Due consideration shall be taken regarding the eccentricities of the seafastening braces with respect to
the primary nodes, and to the actual chord wall thickness where the braces are incoming.

The MWS shall approve the loads used for transportation and seafastening design. For transportation
of 14 days or longer, the effects of fatigue on the seafastening and components liable to suffer fatigue
damages shall be considered.

Grillage and seafastening shall be located at "hard points" on the cargo and framed vessel/barge deck
areas (frames, bulkheads and side shells).

Code check for grillage and seafastening design shall be based on AISC ASD 9th Edition. 1/3 stress
increase is not permitted for any grillage and seafastening member. Structural strength check for
cargoes under transportation condition is excluded from this document.

6.2.2 FABRICATION AND INSTALLATION

Grillage and seafastening shall be subject to testing to include material and fabrication (mill test results,
non-destructive testing) as defined by the COMPANY and its MWS and this is required with
documentation for final approval and issuance of a Sail-away Certificate.

The fabrication and welding of seafastening and barge grillage shall be in accordance with the
specification. Unless noted otherwise on approved drawings, all welds shall be full penetration. Full
strength fillet welds shall be allowed when a full penetration weld would be impracticable. Furthermore,
all welds shall be continuous. Intermittent welds shall not be used.

Approval of grillage and seafastening shall be subject to COMPANY and its MWS inspection to verify
that the seafastening has been installed. Right after the loadout, initial seafastening e.g. 1/3
seafastening volume shall be installed and inspected prior to turning the vessel/barge from loadout
configuration to berthing position. Final seafastening shall only be done as long as the vessel/barge
draft is as close as practical to the transportation condition.

6.2.3 SEAFASTENING REMOVAL

Seafastening design shall consider the method of cutting loose fastening to ensure that removal of lifted
objects from vessel/barge at installation site will not be subject to excessive delay caused by such

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removal. Seafastening members shall be cut between 25mm to 50mm from permanent structural
members to ensure that no damage is done to the permanent structural members themselves and
residual stubs shall be ground smooth after the structure has been installed. Offshore cut-lines, grinding
and non-destructive inspection requirements shall be defined on the detailed seafastening drawings
and the locations of cuttings shall be marked. Safety shall be an integral part of the planned procedure
for seafastening removal.

6.3 VESSEL CONTROL AND MANOEUVRING

CONTRACTOR shall, at COMPANY’s request, conduct real time simulations or model tests of
transportation operations necessary to adequately define necessary requirements for a safe control and
manoeuvre of vessels.

Furthermore, simulations or model tests shall be operational-based and specifically using the proposed
vessels, locations, and environmental criteria to reflect the actual conditions of vessel movement.

In case of transit through channels where the ratio of channel width to vessel beam, under keel
clearance, or route geometry is limiting with respect to the vessel length and maneuverability, care shall
be taken to assess related risks involved in order to define the maximum speed of transit, a number of
assist tugs required and maximum allowable transit duration to prevent vessel grounding when low tide
happens.

For extreme, emergency conditions, the simulation shall include extreme metocean conditions including
squalls and currents, including simulations with failures of tugs and/or towing equipment.

COMPANY may request CONTRACTOR to perform simulations or model test that include but are not
limited to the following:

1. Marine vessel transits of canals, ports, or rivers where the safety of operations with respect to
any of the following pose a risk to the vessels or operations:

• Size, number, or proximity of vessels involved.

• Type of operations or maneuvering requirements.

• Under keel clearance.

• Geometry of the ports, facilities, canals, or rivers.

• Ratio of channel width to vessel beam.

• Local environmental conditions.

• Tidal information of channel, rivers and canals.

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2. Maneuvering out of basins or ports: the operations where the size, tonnage, unique features, or
capabilities of the vessels involved requires studies of this type to ensure control under the
defined limiting conditions and for the duration of the marine operations.

3. Offshore Delivery of Cargo: cargo ship or offshore supply vessel capabilities, including dynamic
positioning necessary for the offshore delivery of cargo.

7. TRANSPORTATION PLANS AND PROCEDURES

7.1 TRANSIT ROUTE

1. Water and air drafts for all vessels and assist vessels at departure port, en-route, arrival port,
and in-transit ports including any ports of refuge.

2. Identify any physical or environmental limiting criteria for departure and arrival ports and ports
of refuge such as bridges, water depth, overhead power lines, locks, wind speed, visibility, etc.

3. Provide nautical charts with specific route, ports of refuge, and distances to each.

4. Customs and immigration plans for entering and clearing ports.

5. Local port authority requirements or regulations.

6. Canal transit plan (if required).

7. Mooring arrangement and assist vessels (if required).

8. Towing Vessels: calculation of bollard pull capability. Nominated towing vessels shall meet the
bollard pull requirements as calculated using metocean criteria for the specific route, time of
year and with the specific barge and cargo.

7.2 METOCEAN CRITERIA FOR THE TOW

1. Vessels shall have capability to perform under the extreme metocean conditions for the specific
route and time of year using COMPANY metocean data and other requirements in the scope of
work between COMPANY and CONTRACTOR.

2. As the vessels are selected with satisfactory conditions of vessel operational requirements
based on the agreed metocean conditions, the vessel motions, limiting conditions and/or
decreased performance, and other factors that affect the workability of the vessels, shall be
defined by CONTRACTOR for COMPANY and its MWS approval.

3. The metocean criteria shall be clearly defined for each category e.g. transit condition and
bollard pull calculation condition.

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7.3 TRANSPORTATION PROCEDURES

7.3.1 EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN

• CONTRACTOR shall develop Vessel Emergency Response Plan and use of bridging
documents of other vessels or parties involved in the operation.

• CONTRACTOR shall develop the HSE procedure indicating the Incident reporting and
near-miss process applicable for the operation. The procedure shall also include the
operational safety plan and management.

• Use of personal protective equipment requirements for the scope of work and area of operation.

• Job safety analysis plan including pre-departure and pre-arrival safety meetings, checklists,
and job safety analysis plan.

• Orientation and Training of Personnel on project and vessel specific operations, risks and
procedures.

7.3.2 WEATHER FORECAST

CONTRACTOR shall nominate experienced and qualified weather forecasting specialists for to be used
for this project. The successful weather forecast specialist, upon approval of COMPANY, shall be
capable of supplying the following services:

• Forecasting, monitoring, routing services.

• Environmental factors and limiting criteria.

• Recommendations and consulting for planned voyages, tows, etc.

7.3.3 MOBILIZATION AND DEMOBILIZATION PLAN

CONTRACTOR shall develop a detailed plan for mobilization and demobilization of vessels. The plan
shall be submitted for COMPANY review and approval no later than 90 days prior to the mobilization of
the subject vessels and barges and include the location(s) and schedule(s) for each vessel and provide
for tracking the position and other key mobilization/demobilization data.

7.3.4 LOGISTIC SUPPORTS

1. Fuel and Lube Oil

CONTRACTOR shall provide the following detailed information:

• Vessel daily fuel and lube oil consumption for working and standby mode.

• Vessel total usable fuel and lube oil capacity onboard.

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• Vessel minimum reserve fuel and lube oil quantities onboard at required resupply.

• List vessels that will require refuelling/lube supply, estimated fuel/lube amounts, refuelling/lube
locations, and vessels involved.

• Define pollution prevention procedures/equipment and response plan for refuelling operations.

2. Personnel

Define requirements for and frequency of crew/personnel changes for all vessels including the total
number of personnel for each vessel.

Define locations for personnel changes, number, and particulars of vessels involved and ensure that
this information complies with the Personnel Transfer requirements of 200-20-MO-SPC-0001.

3. Vessel Supply

CONTRACTOR shall provide a detailed plan for resupply of all transportation and support vessels. This
plan shall be submitted to the COMPANY for review and approval no later than 90 days prior to the
mobilization of the subject vessels and define the types and frequency of resupply, items to be delivered
(catering, spares, critical spares, renewals, etc.), particulars of vessels involved, locations used, and
procedures necessary to move/handle supplies between shoreside locations and vessels and between
vessels offshore.

7.4 CONTINGENCY PLANS

CONTRACTOR shall develop for COMPANY review and approval no later than 90 days prior to the
mobilization of the subject vessels contingency plans and procedures for a minimum of each of the
following (as applicable to the type of vessel and operations) and be inclusive of the IMO International
Convention on Maritime Search and Rescue.

• Main engine failure

• Generator failure and vessel blackout

• Steering failure

• Abandon ship

• Fire

• Grounding/Stranding

• Medical emergency

• Adverse weather conditions

• Collision or rescue vessel operations

• Tow equipment or tow wire failure

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• Piracy

• Flooding

7.5 TEST REPORTS AND CERTIFICATIONS

CONTRACTOR shall provide COMPANY with the following test reports and certifications of proposed
vessels and barges for approval prior to any mobilization.

This can also facilitate the survey/inspection of any vessel or barge. Details of the test reports and
certifications requirements are as follows:

7.5.1 TOWING VESSELS

• Class Certification: provide the vessel Class and Statutory Certification and that the Class
Notation is inclusive of the vessel being used for towing operations. Provide the Class Bollard
Pull certificate conducted within the last five years, Class-approved Stability Booklet, and Class
certificate for tow vessels.

• Towing Gear: provide Class or other Third-Party certificates for all primary and secondary
towing gear (or pushing gear for river operations) to include shackles, tri-plates, and chains, tow
brackets, etc.

• Towing Equipment: provide Class certificates for stern rollers, tow pins, karm forks/shark jaws,
and gob lines.

• Towing Winch: provide Class or Third-Party tow winch test reports including brake test report
and certification of quick release.

• Towing Wires: provide tow, pennant and all other wire maintenance procedures, inspection
procedures, wire use log, and wire retirement criteria. Provide wire testing protocol and test
results from a Class, competent Third-Party inspector, or a Marine Warranty Surveyor.

7.5.2 BARGES OR TOWED OBJECTS

• Class Certificates: provide Class certificates and Notation and endorsed Stability Booklet for
barges.

• Towing Equipment and Gear: provide Class or other Third-Party certificates for all primary and
emergency tow gear to include tow gear recovery winch, shackles, tri-plates, chains, tow
brackets, chocks, and floating lines.

• Towing Wires: provide Class or Third-Party certificates for all primary and emergency tow and
pennant wires. Provide wire maintenance procedures, inspection procedures, wire use log, and
wire retirement criteria. Provide wire testing protocol and test results from a Class, competent
Third-Party inspector, or a Marine Warranty Surveyor.

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• Mooring Bollards and Chocks: provide Class certified safe working load (SWL) for all bollards
and chocks.

• Mooring Lines: provide the specifications, safe working load, and Class or Third-Party
certificates for all mooring lines.

• Contractor to provide stowage deck plan.

7.5.3 CARGO SHIPS AND OFFSHORE SUPPLY VESSELS

• Class Certification: provide the vessel Class and Statutory certifications and the endorsed
Stability Booklet.

• Cargo Load Capacity: provide the certified deck and under deck load capacities.

• Cargo Cranes (Geared Cargo Ships): provide crane certification and Class test reports.

• Cargo Lashing/Sea Fastening Equipment: provide Class or Third-Party certificates for all
equipment used in cargo lashing or sea fastening.

7.5.4 PASSENGER/CREW TRANSPORT VESSELS

• Class Certification: provide the vessel Class and Statutory certifications and the endorsed
Stability Booklet.

• Operating Limitations: provide Class and/or Flag State certificates of operating limits, e.g.
distance to offshore site, operating sea states, or distance to port of refuge.

7.6 TOWING OPERATIONS

7.6.1 TOWING AND TOWING ASSIST VESSELS

• Main Engines and Propellers: all towing and towing assist vessels are required to have a
minimum of two separate main engines and two separate main propellers. Propellers can be
azimuthing, fixed, or cycloidal.

• Steering Systems: all towing and towing assist vessels are required to have redundant steering
systems.

• Stern Roller and Tow Pins: all towing and towing assist vessels fitted with a stern roller must
have Class certification for this unit. All towing and towing assist vessels must be fitted with tow
pins substantial enough to control the tow wire to prevent the angle of the tow wire from tripping
the tug.

• Winches and Tow Wires: all towing vessels are required to have a minimum of a double drum
towing winch and two equal capacity and condition certified main towing wires, except for
limited coastwise/near coastal or towing assist operations (as determined by the COMPANY)

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where single drum winches and a spare tow wire can be used. All towing and towing assist
vessels are required to have a tow winch emergency release device that is controllable from the
vessel wheelhouse/ bridge and main deck. Towing and towing assist vessels are required to be
fitted with a device to display tow tension and tow wire used in the wheelhouse and the control
bridge. All towing and towing assist vessels shall have analysis to determine the tow wire
catenaries at various tow wire lengths, vessel speeds, and seastates. All towing and towing
assist vessels shall also have procedures for handing off and retrieving tow lines between
towing vessels during refuelling or resupplied operations.

• Bollard Pull: all towing and towing assist vessels are required to have a Class certified bollard
pull test that is not more than five years old from the date of COMPANY inspection. All towing
and towing assist vessels bollard pull requirements (towing force) for open sea towing shall be
sufficient to maintain zero speed under the weather condition provided in COMPANY’s
metocean report for the specific route and time of year with the specific barge and cargo or
towed object. DNV Requirements for sustained wind, head current, and significant wave height
are not to be used for this calculation.

• Towing Arrangement: provide drawings and equipment specifications showing the towing
arrangement and locations of the tug (and any assist tugs) and the object/barge to be towed
and all equipment to be used.

• Towed Object Boarding: procedures and equipment for boarding and inspection of the towed
vessel while en-route.

• Towing Speed: analysis to define the estimated towing speed of the tug and barge/towed object
combination using the specific tug and barge (with and without cargo at the loaded and light
drafts) and towed object based on weather criteria in COMPANY metocean report.

• Number of Tugs: the number and location of tugs (including any assist tugs) required is
primarily and initially determined by calculation of the required bollard for the specific towed
vessel/object, location, time of year, and applicable weather conditions. If more than one tug is
required, then each tug is required to have nearly the same certified bollard pull as other tug.
Final determination of the number of tugs required is the sole right and at the sole discretion of
the COMPANY. Risk factors that COMPANY may consider to determine the number of tugs
required can include length of the voyage, location of the tow, accuracy and certainty of the
weather forecasts for the route, proximity to ports/places of refuge, manoeuvring/control
requirements, availability of rescue/assist tugs on the tow route, risk of tug or towing equipment
failure, etc. If the COMPANY determines that more than one tug is required to manage the
towing risk, then generally the other tug or tugs shall be connected to the towed vessel/object
and not operate in a disconnected/un- tethered escort mode.

7.6.2 BARGES AND TOWED OBJECTS

• Primary and Emergency Towing Equipment: all towed barges and objects are required to be
fitted with a full set of Class certified and COMPANY approved primary towing equipment for
each towing vessel. All towed barges and objects shall be fitted with at least one Class certified

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and COMPANY approved emergency towing chain, wire, pickup line, and buoy for each
primary towing vessel. All barges and towed objects are required to have specific data and
certifications for towing points with type, location, strength, and method of use/ deployment. All
towed barges are required to have a towing equipment retrieval winch and related equipment.

• Navigation Lights and Diamond Shapes: all barges and towed objects shall be fitted as required
by COLREGS.

• Anchor: all barges are required to have Class certified emergency anchor and
deployment/retrieval equipment on board.

• Ballast: all barges/towed objects that require the use of ballast shall have defined procedures
and trained personnel for the specific operation and be equipped by internal systems or
temporary pumps to conduct this operation.

• Manned Tows: all manned tows are required to have Class and Flag State certification
(including SOLAS and MARPOL) together with detailed equipment, personnel, and procedures
for housing, catering, and sanitation and safety/vessel management. In addition, food storage
shall be available on board with suitable preservation that can last for the entire duration of the
tow.

7.7 DAILY PROGRESS REPORTS

CONTRACTOR shall provide COMPANY with daily operations report, which is transmitted
electronically, and contains a minimum of the following.

• Vessel position and course.

• Average speed to date and speed last 24 hours.

• Distance for voyage accumulating to date, last 24 hours and the remaining travel to go.

• ETA for arrival port and any intermediate ports (refuelling if required, etc.).

• POB (people on board).

• Wind speed and direction.

• Sea state (sea and swell direction and height).

• Presence of ice and visibility.

• Roll/pitch of vessel and any towed vessel.

• Fuel consumed last 24 hours and remaining fuel onboard.

• Safety statistics (incidents, injuries and near-miss cases).

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8. ABBREVIATIONS

Abbreviation Definition
AISC American Institute of Steel Construction
BHP Brake Horsepower
COLREGS International Regulations for Prevention of Collisions at Sea
DP Dynamic Positioning
DNV Det Norske Veritas
ETA Estimated Time of Arrival
FEED Front End Engineering Design
GA General Arrangement
HSE Health, Safety and Environment
IMO International Maritime Organization
ISM IMO International Safety Management (ISM) Code
ISO International Standard Organization
MARPOL The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from
Ships
MWS Marine Warranty Surveyor
NFPS North Field Production Sustainability
ND Noble Denton
QG Qatargas Company Limited
SMC ISM Code Safety Management Certificate (SMC)
SOLAS The International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea
SPMT Self-Propelled Modular Transporter

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