Corrosion Specialist

Corrosion Specialist

Definition(s)

Corrosion specialist

A person, acceptable to the owner/user, who has knowledge and experience in corrosion damage mechanisms, metallurgy, materials selection, and corrosion monitoring techniques. Source: API 510, Pressure Vessel Inspection Code: In-service Inspection, Rating, Repair, and Alteration, Tenth Edition, May 2014, with Addendum May 2017. Global Standards Source: API 510, Pressure Vessel Inspection Code: In-Service Inspection, Rating, Repair, and Alteration Downstream Segment, Ninth Edition, June 2006. Global Standards  

Corrosion specialist

A person acceptable to the owner/user who is knowledgeable and experienced in the specific process chemistries, degradation mechanisms, materials selection, corrosion mitigation methods, corrosion monitoring techniques, and their impact on piping systems.

Source: API 570, Piping Inspection Code: In-service Inspection, Rating, Repair, and Alteration of Piping Systems, Fourth Edition, February 2016, with Addendum May 2017. Global Standards
Corrosion Rate

Corrosion Rate

Definition(s)

Corrosion Rate

The rate of metal loss due to erosion, erosion/corrosion, or the chemical reaction(s) with the environment, either internal and/or external.

Source: API 510, Pressure Vessel Inspection Code: In-service Inspection, Rating, Repair, and Alteration, Tenth Edition, May 2014, with Addendum May 2017. Global Standards  

Corrosion Rate

The rate of metal loss (e.g. reduction in thickness due to erosion, erosion/corrosion or the chemical reaction(s) with the environment, etc.) from internal and/or external damage mechanisms.

Source: API 570, Piping Inspection Code: In-service Inspection, Rating, Repair, and Alteration of Piping Systems, Fourth Edition, February 2016, with Addendum May 2017. Global Standards

Corrosion Rate

The rate of metal loss due to the reaction(s) with its environment. Source: API 510, Pressure Vessel Inspection Code: In-Service Inspection, Rating, Repair, and Alteration Downstream Segment, Ninth Edition, June 2006. Global Standards
Controlled-deposition Welding

Controlled-deposition Welding

Definition(s)

Controlled-deposition welding

Any welding technique used to obtain controlled grain refinement and tempering of the underlying heat-affected zone in the base metal. Various controlled-deposition techniques, such as temper bead (tempering of the layer below the current bead being deposited) and half bead (requiring removal of one-half of the first layer), are included. See 8.1.7.4.3.

Source: API 510, Pressure Vessel Inspection Code: In-service Inspection, Rating, Repair, and Alteration, Tenth Edition, May 2014, with Addendum May 2017. Global Standards

Controlled-deposition welding

Any welding technique used to obtain controlled grain refinement and tempering of the underlying heat affected zone (HAZ) in the base metal. Various controlled-deposition techniques, such as temper-bead (tempering of the layer below the current bead being deposited) and half-bead (requiring removal of one-half of the first layer), are included. Source: API 510, Pressure Vessel Inspection Code: In-Service Inspection, Rating, Repair, and Alteration Downstream Segment, Ninth Edition, June 2006. Global Standards
Construction Code

Construction Code

Definition(s)

Construction code

The code or standard to which a vessel was originally built, such as API/ASME (now out of date), ASME Code, API, or state special/non-ASME or any other construction code to which the vessel was built.

Source: API 510, Pressure Vessel Inspection Code: In-service Inspection, Rating, Repair, and Alteration, Tenth Edition, May 2014, with Addendum May 2017. Global Standards  

Construction code

The code or standard to which the piping system was originally built (e.g. ASME B31.3). Source: API 570, Piping Inspection Code: In-service Inspection, Rating, Repair, and Alteration of Piping Systems, Fourth Edition, February 2016, with Addendum May 2017. Global Standards

Construction code

The code or standard a vessel was originally built to, such as API/ASME, API, or State Special/non-ASME. Source: API 510, Pressure Vessel Inspection Code: In-Service Inspection, Rating, Repair, and Alteration Downstream Segment, Ninth Edition, June 2006. Global Standards
CML

CML

Definition(s)

CML

Controlled Mud Level. Source: ABS Guide for Classification and Certification of Managed Pressure Drilling Systems, September 2017. Global Standards  

CML

A variant of Dual Gradient Drilling (DGD) used only on floating rigs by placing a special pump in/on the drilling riser to vary the level of fluid in the drilling riser. The fluid level is adjusted up or down to control bottom-hole pressure and to compensate for variations in equivalent circulating density due to frictional pressure losses. Source: ABS Guide for Classification and Certification of Managed Pressure Drilling Systems, September 2017. Global Standards  

CML

Condition monitoring location. Source: API 570, Piping Inspection Code: In-service Inspection, Rating, Repair, and Alteration of Piping Systems, Fourth Edition, February 2016, with Addendum May 2017. Global Standards

Condition monitoring locations (CMLs)

Designated areas on pressure vessels where periodic examinations are conducted. Previously, they were normally referred to as "thickness monitoring locations (TMLs)". Source: API 510, Pressure Vessel Inspection Code: In-Service Inspection, Rating, Repair, and Alteration Downstream Segment, Ninth Edition, June 2006. Global Standards
TLOF

TLOF

Definition(s)

Touchdown and lift-off area (TLOF)

Touchdown and lift-off area (TLOF) is a dynamic load-bearing area on which a helicopter may touch down or lift off. For a helideck it is presumed that the FATO and the TLOF will be coincidental. Source: IMO Resolution A.1023(26), Code for the Construction and Equipment of Mobile Offshore Drilling Units (2009 MODU Code), 2009. Global Standards  
Condition Monitoring Location

Condition Monitoring Location

Definition(s)

Condition monitoring locations

Designated areas on pressure vessels where periodic external examinations are conducted in order to directly assess the condition of the vessel. CMLs may contain one or more examination points and utilize multiple inspection techniques that are based on the predicted damage mechanism to give the highest probability of detection. CMLs can be a single small area on a pressure vessel (e.g. a 2-in. diameter spot or plane through a section of a nozzle where recording points exist in all four quadrants of the plane).
  • NOTE: CMLs now include but are not limited to what were previously called TMLs.
Source: API 510, Pressure Vessel Inspection Code: In-service Inspection, Rating, Repair, and Alteration, Tenth Edition, May 2014, with Addendum May 2017. Global Standards

Condition monitoring locations (CMLs)

Designated areas on pressure vessels where periodic examinations are conducted. Previously, they were normally referred to as "thickness monitoring locations (TMLs)". Source: API 510, Pressure Vessel Inspection Code: In-Service Inspection, Rating, Repair, and Alteration Downstream Segment, Ninth Edition, June 2006. Global Standards
Class of Vessels

Class of Vessels

Definition(s)

Class of vessels

Pressure vessels used in a common circumstance of service, pressure and risk. Source: API 510, Pressure Vessel Inspection Code: In-Service Inspection, Rating, Repair, and Alteration Downstream Segment, Ninth Edition, June 2006. Global Standards
Authorized Inspection Agency

Authorized Inspection Agency

Definition(s)

Authorized inspection agency

Any one of the following:
  1. a) the inspection organization of the jurisdiction in which the pressure vessel is used;
  2. b) the inspection organization of an insurance company that is licensed or registered to write and does write pressure vessel insurance;
  3. c) the inspection organization of an owner or user of pressure vessels who maintains an inspection organization for his/her equipment only and not for vessels intended for sale or resale; or
  4. d) an independent organization or individual that is under contract to and under the direction of an owner/user and that is recognized or otherwise not prohibited by the jurisdiction in which the pressure vessel is used. The owner/user’s inspection program shall provide the controls that are necessary when contract inspectors are used.

Source: API 510, Pressure Vessel Inspection Code: In-service Inspection, Rating, Repair, and Alteration, Tenth Edition, May 2014, with Addendum May 2017. Global Standards

Authorized inspection agency

Defined as any of the following:
  1. the inspection organization of the jurisdiction in which the piping system is used,
  2. the inspection organization of an insurance company that is licensed or registered to write insurance for piping systems;
  3. an owner or user of piping systems who maintains an inspection organization for activities relating only to his equipment and not for piping systems intended for sale or resale;
  4. an independent inspection organization employed by or under contract to the owner/user of piping systems that are used only by the owner/user and not for sale or resale;
  5. an independent inspection organization licensed or recognized by the jurisdiction in which the piping system is used and employed by or under contract to the owner/user.
Source: API 570, Piping Inspection Code: In-service Inspection, Rating, Repair, and Alteration of Piping Systems, Fourth Edition, February 2016, with Addendum May 2017. Global Standards

Authorized inspection agency

Anyone of the following:
  1. The inspection organization of the jurisdiction in which the pressure vessel is used.
  2. The inspection organization of an insurance company that is licensed or registered to write and does write pressure vessel insurance;
  3. The inspection organization of an owner or user of pressure vessels who maintains an inspection organization for his equipment only and not for vessels intended for sale or resale; or
  4. An independent organization or individual that is under contract to and under the direction of an owner/user and that is recognized or otherwise not prohibited by the jurisdiction in which the pressure vessel is used. The owner/user's inspection program shall provide the controls that are necessary when contract inspectors are used.
Source: API 510, Pressure Vessel Inspection Code: In-Service Inspection, Rating, Repair, and Alteration Downstream Segment, Ninth Edition, June 2006. Global Standards
Authorization

Authorization

Definition(s)

Authorization

Right or permission that is granted to a system entity to access a system resource. Authorization is dependent on authentication.

Source:  DNVGL-RP-G108, Cyber security in the oil and gas industry based on IEC 62443, DNV GL, September 2017. Global Standards  

Authorization

Approval/agreement to perform a specific activity (e.g. repair) prior to the activity being performed. Source: API 510, Pressure Vessel Inspection Code: In-service Inspection, Rating, Repair, and Alteration, Tenth Edition, May 2014, with Addendum May 2017. Global Standards Source: API 570, Piping Inspection Code: In-service Inspection, Rating, Repair, and Alteration of Piping Systems, Fourth Edition, February 2016, with Addendum May 2017. Global Standards Source: API 510, Pressure Vessel Inspection Code: In-Service Inspection, Rating, Repair, and Alteration Downstream Segment, Ninth Edition, June 2006. Global Standards  

Authorization

A process of determining, by evaluating applicable access control information, whether a subject is allowed to have the specified types of access to a particular resource. Extended Definition: The process or act of granting access privileges or the access privileges as granted. From: OASIS SAML Glossary 2.0; Adapted from CNSSI 4009 Source: NICCS™ Portal Cybersecurity Lexicon, National Initiative for Cybersecurity Careers and Studies (https://niccs.us-cert.gov/glossary) as of 11 November 2015, Global Standards

Authorization

“Authorization” means an authorization issued by the Board under paragraph 5(1)(b) of the Act (autorisation). Source: Canada Oil and Gas Drilling and Production Regulations, SOR/2009-315, February 2013. Regulations  

Authorization

An authorization issued by the Boards pursuant to the Accord Acts. Note: 4C-NAAIA 138(1)(b) and CNSOPRAIA 142(1)(b). Incident Reporting and Investigation Guidelines, The Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board and Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board, Canada, November 30, 2012. Regulatory Guidance Incident Reporting and Investigation Guidelines, The Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board and Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board, Canada, November 30, 2012. Regulatory Guidance  

Authorization

Authorization means an authorization issued by the Board under paragraph 138(1)(b) of the Act. Source: Drilling and Production Guidelines, The Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board and Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board, Canada, March 31, 2011. Regulatory Guidance  

Authorization

Authorization means an authorization issued by the Board under paragraph 142(1)(b) of the Act. Source: Drilling and Production Guidelines, The Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board and Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board, Canada, March 31, 2011. Regulatory Guidance Source: Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Drilling and Production Regulations, SOR/2009-317, Canada, current to May 31, 2012. Regulations  

Authorization

An authorization issued by a Board under paragraph 5(1)(b) of COGOA, 142(1)(b) of CNSOPRAIA, and 138(1)(b) of CNAAIA. Note: Excerpted from section 1.(1) of the Regulations. Source: Environmental Protection Plan Guidelines, The Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board, Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board, and National Energy Board, Canada, March 31, 2011. Regulatory Guidance Source: Safety Plan Guidelines, The Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board, Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board, and National Energy Board, Canada, March 31, 2011. Regulatory Guidance Source:  Offshore Waste Treatment Guidelines, The Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board, Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board, and National Energy Board, Canada, December 15, 2010. Regulatory Guidance  

Authorization

Right or a permission that is granted to a system entity to access a system resource [11]. Source: ANSI/ISA–99.00.01–2007, Security for Industrial Automation and Control Systems, Part 1: Terminology, Concepts, and Models, 29 October 2007. National Standard

Authorized Pressure Vessel Inspector

Authorized Pressure Vessel Inspector

Definition(s)

Authorized pressure vessel inspector

An employee of an authorized inspection agency who is qualified and certified to perform inspections under this inspection code, including Annex B. Whenever the term “inspector” is used in API 510, it refers to an authorized pressure vessel inspector.

Source: API 510, Pressure Vessel Inspection Code: In-service Inspection, Rating, Repair, and Alteration, Tenth Edition, May 2014, with Addendum May 2017. Global Standards

Authorized pressure vessel inspector

An employee of an authorized inspection agency who is qualified and certified to perform inspections under this inspection code. A non-destructive (NDE) examiner is not required to be an authorized pressure vessel inspector. Whenever the term inspector is used in API 510, it refers to an authorized pressure vessel inspector. Source: API 510, Pressure Vessel Inspection Code: In-Service Inspection, Rating, Repair, and Alteration Downstream Segment, Ninth Edition, June 2006. Global Standards
ASME Code

ASME Code

Definition(s)

ASME code

Refers to the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code including its addenda and code cases. Source: API 510, Pressure Vessel Inspection Code: In-Service Inspection, Rating, Repair, and Alteration Downstream Segment, Ninth Edition, June 2006. Global Standards
Applicable Construction Code

Applicable Construction Code

Definition(s)

Applicable construction code

The code, code section, or other recognized and generally accepted engineering standard or practice to which the pressure vessel was built or that is deemed by the owner/user or the engineer to be most appropriate for the situation.

Source: API 510, Pressure Vessel Inspection Code: In-service Inspection, Rating, Repair, and Alteration, Tenth Edition, May 2014, with Addendum May 2017. Global Standards

Applicable construction code

The code, code section, or other recognized and generally accepted engineering standard or practice to which the pressure vessel was built or which is deemed by the owner/user or the engineer to be most appropriate for the situation. Source: API 510, Pressure Vessel Inspection Code: In-Service Inspection, Rating, Repair, and Alteration Downstream Segment, Ninth Edition, June 2006. Global Standards
Alteration

Alteration

Definition(s)

Alteration

A physical change in any component that has design implications that affect the pressure-containing capability of a pressure vessel beyond the scope described in existing data reports. The following should not be considered alterations: any comparable or duplicate replacement, the addition of any reinforced nozzle less than or equal to the size of existing reinforced nozzles, and the addition of nozzles not requiring reinforcement. Source: API 510, Pressure Vessel Inspection Code: In-service Inspection, Rating, Repair, and Alteration, Tenth Edition, May 2014, with Addendum May 2017. Global Standards Source: API 510, Pressure Vessel Inspection Code: In-Service Inspection, Rating, Repair, and Alteration Downstream Segment, Ninth Edition, June 2006. Global Standards  

Alteration

A physical change in any component that has design implications affecting the pressure containing capability or flexibility of a piping system beyond the scope of its original design. The following are not considered alterations: comparable or duplicate replacements and replacements in kind.

Source: API 570, Piping Inspection Code: In-service Inspection, Rating, Repair, and Alteration of Piping Systems, Fourth Edition, February 2016, with Addendum May 2017. Global Standards  

Alteration

Change to a product that results in an alternative construction that is described in the certificate documentation. Source: IEC 60079-19:2015, Explosive atmospheres – Part 19: Equipment repair, overhaul and reclamation, Edition 3.1, March 2015. Global Standards
Actively Engaged as an Inspector

Actively Engaged as an Inspector

Definition(s)

Actively engaged as an inspector

"Actively engaged as an inspector" shall be defined by one of the following provisions:
  1. A minimum of 20% of time spent performing inspection activities or supervision inspection activities as described in the API 510 inspection code over the most recent three-year certification period.
  2. Performance of inspection activities or supervision of inspection activities on 75 pressure vessels as described in API 510 over the most recent three-year certification period.
  • Note: Inspection activities common to other API inspection documents (NDE, record-keeping, review of welding documents, etc.) may be considered here.
Source: API 510, Pressure Vessel Inspection Code: In-service Inspection, Rating, Repair, and Alteration, Tenth Edition, May 2014, with Addendum May 2017. Global Standards Source: API 510, Pressure Vessel Inspection Code: In-Service Inspection, Rating, Repair, and Alteration Downstream Segment, Ninth Edition, June 2006. Global Standards
ACFM

ACFM

Definition(s)

ACFM

Alternating current field measurement. Source: API 510, Pressure Vessel Inspection Code: In-Service Inspection, Rating, Repair, and Alteration Downstream Segment, Ninth Edition, June 2006. Global Standards
Steering Gear Power Unit

Steering Gear Power Unit

Definition(s)

Steering Gear Power Unit

Steering gear power unit means, in the case of: 1. electric steering gear, an electric motor and its associated electrical equipment; 2. electrohydraulic steering gear, an electric motor and its associated electrical equipment and connected pump; 3. Other hydraulic gear, a driving engine and connected pump. Source: IMO Resolution A.1023(26), Code for the Construction and Equipment of Mobile Offshore Drilling Units (2009 MODU Code), 2009. Global Standards  

Steering Gear Power Unit

Steering gear power unit is:
  1. in the case of electric steering gear, an electric motor and its associated electrical equipment;
  2. in the case of electrohydraulic steering gear, an electric motor and its associated electrical equipment and connected pump; or
  3. in the case of other hydraulic steering gear, a driving engine and connected pump. <Chapter II-1, regulation 3>.
Source: IMO Resolution MSC.216(82), amendments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, as amended, 8 December 2006, International Maritime Organization. Legislation Source: Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Mobile Offshore Units, Part 5, Main and Auxiliary Machinery, June 2013, Lloyd’s Register, Global Standards
Service Spaces

Service Spaces

Definition(s)

Service Spaces

Service spaces are those used for galleys, pantries containing cooking appliances, lockers and store-rooms, workshops other than those forming part of the machinery spaces, and similar spaces and trunks to such spaces. Source: IMO Resolution A.1023(26), Code for the Construction and Equipment of Mobile Offshore Drilling Units (2009 MODU Code), 2009. Global Standards  

Service Spaces

Service spaces are those spaces used for galleys, pantries containing cooking appliances, lockers, mail and specie rooms, store-rooms, workshops other than those forming part of the machinery spaces and similar spaces and trunks to such spaces.<Chapter II-2, part A, regulation 3> Source: Resolution MEPC.119(52), 2004 amendments to the International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk (IBC Code), 15 October 2004, International Maritime Organization. Regulatory Guidance Source: IMO Resolution MSC.99(73), amendments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, as amended, 5 December 2000, International Maritime Organization. Legislation  

Service Spaces

Service spaces are those used for galleys, pantries containing cooking appliances, lockers and storerooms, workshops other than those forming part of the machinery spaces, and similar spaces and trunks to such spaces. Source: Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Mobile Offshore Units, Part 7, Safety Systems, Hazardous Areas and Fire, June 2013, Lloyd’s Register, Global Standards
Survival Craft

Survival Craft

Definition(s)

Survival Craft

Survival craft means a craft capable of sustaining the lives of persons in distress after abandoning the unit on which they were carried. The term includes lifeboats and liferafts, but does not include rescue boats. Source: Mobile Offshore Drilling Units, 46 CFR 107-109 (2013). Regulations  

Survival Craft

Survival craft has the same meaning as defined in SOLAS regulation III/3. Source: IMO Resolution A.1023(26), Code for the Construction and Equipment of Mobile Offshore Drilling Units (2009 MODU Code), 2009. Global Standards  

Survival Craft

Craft capable of sustaining the lives of persons in it from the time of abandoning the installation. Source: ISO 15544:2000, Petroleum and natural gas industries – Offshore production installations – Requirements and guidelines for emergency. Global Standards  

Survival Craft

Survival craft is a craft capable of sustaining the lives of persons in distress from the time of abandoning the ship.  <Chapter III, Part A, regulation 3>. Source: IMO Resolution MSC.47(66), adoption of amendments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), 1974, 4 June 1996, International Maritime Organization. Legislation
Touchdown and Lift-off Area

Touchdown and Lift-off Area

Definition(s)

Touchdown and lift-off area (TLOF)

Touchdown and lift-off area (TLOF) is a dynamic load-bearing area on which a helicopter may touch down or lift off. For a helideck it is presumed that the FATO and the TLOF will be coincidental. Source: IMO Resolution A.1023(26), Code for the Construction and Equipment of Mobile Offshore Drilling Units (2009 MODU Code), 2009. Global Standards  
Weathertight

Weathertight

Definition(s)

Weathertight

Weathertight means that in any sea conditions water will not penetrate into the unit. Source: IMO Resolution A.1023(26), Code for the Construction and Equipment of Mobile Offshore Drilling Units (2009 MODU Code), 2009. Global Standards  

Weathertight

Weathertight. Weathertight means that in any sea conditions water will not penetrate into the ship. <Chapter I, regulation 3>. Source: IMO Resolution MSC.143(77), amendments to Annex B to the 1988 Load Lines Protocol, 5 June 2003, International Maritime Organization. Legislation  

Weathertight

Weathertight means that in any sea conditions water will not penetrate into the ship. . <Chapter II-1, regulation 2>. Source: IMO Resolution MSC.216(82), amendments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, as amended, 8 December 2006, International Maritime Organization. Legislation  

Weathertight

A closing appliance is considered weathertight if it is designed to prevent the passage of water into the unit in any sea conditions. Source: Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Mobile Offshore Units, Part 4, Steel Unit Structures, June 2013, Lloyd’s Register, Global Standards
Working Spaces

Working Spaces

Definition(s)

Working spaces

Working spaces are those open or enclosed spaces containing equipment and processes, associated with drilling operations, which are not included in hazardous areas and machinery spaces. Source: IMO Resolution A.1023(26), Code for the Construction and Equipment of Mobile Offshore Drilling Units (2009 MODU Code), 2009. Global Standards Source: Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Mobile Offshore Units, Part 7, Safety Systems, Hazardous Areas and Fire, June 2013, Lloyd’s Register, Global Standards  
Visitors

Visitors

Definition(s)

Visitors

Visitors are personnel not regularly assigned to the unit. Source: IMO Resolution A.1023(26), Code for the Construction and Equipment of Mobile Offshore Drilling Units (2009 MODU Code), 2009. Global Standards  
Steel or Equivalent Material

Steel or Equivalent Material

Definition(s)

Steel or Equivalent Material

Steel or equivalent material has the same meaning as defined in SOLAS regulation II-2/3. Source: IMO Resolution A.1023(26), Code for the Construction and Equipment of Mobile Offshore Drilling Units (2009 MODU Code), 2009. Global Standards  

Steel or Other Equivalent Material

Steel or other equivalent material means any non-combustible material which, by itself or due to insulation provided, has structural and integrity properties equivalent to steel at the end of the applicable exposure to the standard fire test (e.g. aluminium alloy with appropriate insulation). <Chapter II-2, part A, regulation 3>. Source: IMO Resolution MSC.99(73), amendments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, as amended, 5 December 2000, International Maritime Organization. Legislation
SOLAS

SOLAS

Definition(s)

SOLAS

SOLAS means the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, as amended. Source:IMO MSC.1/Circ.1002, Guidelines on alternative design and arrangements for fire safety, 26 June 2001, International Maritime Organization. Regulatory Guidance Source: IMO MSC.1/Circ.1212, Guidelines on alternative design and arrangements for SOLAS chapters II-1 and III, 15 December 2006, International Maritime Organization. Regulatory Guidance Source: IMO Resolution A.1023(26), Code for the Construction and Equipment of Mobile Offshore Drilling Units (2009 MODU Code), 2009. Global Standards Source: IMO Resolution MSC.253(83), Recommendation on Performance Standards for Navigation Lights, Navigation Light Controllers and associated equipment, 8 October 2007, International Maritime Organization. Regulatory Guidance Source: IMO Resolution MSC.266(84), Code of Safety for Special Purpose Ships, 2008 (2008 SPS Code), 13 May 2008, International Maritime Organization. Regulatory Guidance  

SOLAS

Safety of Life at Sea, International Maritime Organization. Source: International Association of Drilling Contractors, Appendix 2 to Health, Safety and Environment Case Guidelines for Offshore Drilling Contractors, Issue 3.3.2, February 2010. IADC Guidelines  

SOLAS

International Convention of the International Maritime Organization, dealing with safety of life at sea. Source: International Association of Drilling Contractors, Appendix 2 to Health, Safety and Environment Case Guidelines for Offshore Drilling Contractors, Issue 3.3.2, February 2010. IADC Guidelines  

SOLAS

Safety Of Life At Sea (Conference). Source: ISO 15544:2000, Petroleum and natural gas industries – Offshore production installations – Requirements and guidelines for emergency. Global Standards  

SOLAS

SOLAS means the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, as amended. Source: Resolution MEPC.119(52), 2004 amendments to the International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk (IBC Code), 15 October 2004, International Maritime Organization. Regulatory Guidance
Hazardous

Hazardous

Definition(s)

Hazardous

Hazardous areas are all those areas where, due to the possible presence of a flammable atmosphere arising from the drilling operations, the use without proper consideration of machinery or electrical equipment may lead to fire hazard or explosion. Source: IMO Resolution A.1023(26), Code for the Construction and Equipment of Mobile Offshore Drilling Units (2009 MODU Code), 2009. Global Standards
Enclosed Spaces

Enclosed Spaces

Definition(s)

Enclosed spaces

Enclosed spaces are spaces delineated by floors, bulkheads and/or decks which may have doors or windows. Source: IMO Resolution A.1023(26), Code for the Construction and Equipment of Mobile Offshore Drilling Units (2009 MODU Code), 2009. Global Standards
Organization

Organization

Definition(s)

Organization

Organization means the International Maritime Organization (IMO). Source: IMO Resolution A.1023(26), Code for the Construction and Equipment of Mobile Offshore Drilling Units (2009 MODU Code), 2009. Global Standards  

Organization

An organization body or establishment, for example, a business or Company with more than one site, each site may be defined as an organization. Source: International Association of Drilling Contractors, Appendix 2 to Health, Safety and Environment Case Guidelines for Offshore Drilling Contractors, Issue 3.3.2, February 2010. IADCGuidelines  

Organization

“Organization” means the International Maritime Organization. Source: International Convention on the Control of Harmful Anti-fouling Systems on Ships,2001, Legislation Source: International Convention on Civil Liability for Bunker Oil Pollution Damage, 2001, Legislation Source: International Convention on Oil Pollution Preparedness, Response and Co-operation, 1990. Legislation Source: International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships’ Ballast Water and Sediments, 2004, Legislation Source: IMO Resolution A.951(23), IMO Guidelines on Ship Recycling (resolution A.962(23)), 4 March 2004, International Maritime Organization, Regulatory guidance Source: IMO resolution A.1021(26), Guidelines for ships operating in polar waters, 18 January 2010, International Maritime Organization, Regulatory Guidance Source: IMO Resolution MSC.266(84), Code of Safety for Special Purpose Ships, 2008 (2008 SPS Code), 13 May 2008, International Maritime Organization. Regulatory Guidance  

Organization

Person or group of people that has its own functions with responsibilities, authorities and relationships to achieve its objectives.
  • Note 1 to entry: The concept of organization includes but is not limited to sole-trader, company, corporation, firm, enterprise, authority, partnership, charity or institution, or part or combination thereof, whether incorporated or not, public or private.
Source: ISO/IEC 27000:2014, Information technology — Security techniques — Information security management systems — Overview and vocabulary, Third Edition, January 2014. Global Standards  

Organization

Group of people and facilities with an arrangement of responsibilities, authorities and relationships. [ISO 9000:2005]
  • NOTE 1 In the context of this International Standard, an individual is distinct from an organization.
  • NOTE 2 In general, a government is also an organization. In the context of this International Standard, governments can be considered separately from other organizations for clarity.
Source: ISO/IEC 27032:2015, Information technology — Security techniques — Guidelines for cybersecurity, First Edition, July 2012. Global Standards  

Organization

Organization is the International Maritime Organization (IMO. Source: Resolution MEPC.119(52), 2004 amendments to the International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk (IBC Code), 15 October 2004, International Maritime Organization, Regulatory guidance Source: Resolution MEPC.207(62), 2011 Guidelines for the control and management of ships' biofouling to minimize the transfer of invasive aquatic species, 15 July 2011, International Maritime Organization. Regulatory Guidance
Oil Fuel Unit

Oil Fuel Unit

Definition(s)

Oil Fuel Unit

Oil fuel unit is the equipment used for the preparation of oil fuel for delivery to an oil-fired boiler, or equipment used for the preparation for delivery of heated oil to an internal combustion engine, and includes any oil pressure pumps, filters and heaters dealing with oil at a pressure more than 0.18 N/mm2. Oil transfer pumps are not considered oil fuel units. Source: IMO Resolution A.1023(26), Code for the Construction and Equipment of Mobile Offshore Drilling Units (2009 MODU Code), 2009. Global Standards  

Oil Fuel Unit

Oil fuel unit is the equipment used for the preparation of oil fuel for delivery to an oil-fired boiler, or equipment used for the preparation for delivery of heated oil to an internal-combustion engine, and includes any oil pressure pumps, filters and heaters dealing with oil at a gauge pressure of more than 0.18 MPa. Source: Resolution MEPC.119(52), 2004 amendments to the International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk (IBC Code), 15 October 2004, International Maritime Organization, Regulatory guidance  

Oil Fuel Unit

Oil fuel unit is the equipment used for the preparation of oil fuel for delivery to an oil-fired boiler, or equipment used for the preparation for delivery of heated oil to an internal combustion engine, and includes any oil pressure pumps, filters and heaters dealing with oil at a pressure of more than 0.18 N/mm2. <Chapter II-2, part A, regulation 3>. Source: IMO Resolution MSC.99(73), amendments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, as amended, 5 December 2000, International Maritime Organization. Legislation  

Oil Fuel Unit

Oil fuel unit is the equipment used for the preparation of oil fuel for delivery to an oil-fired boiler, or equipment used for the preparation for delivery of heated oil to an internal combustion engine, and includes any oil pressure pumps, filters and heaters dealing with oil at a pressure of more than 0.18 N/mm2. Oil transfer pumps are not considered oil fuel units. Source: Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Mobile Offshore Units, Part 7, Safety Systems, Hazardous Areas and Fire, June 2013, Lloyd’s Register, Global Standards
Obstacle-free Sector

Obstacle-free Sector

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Obstacle-free sector

Obstacle-free sector is a complex surface originating at, and extending from, a reference point on the edge of the FATO of a helideck, comprised of two components, one above and one below the helideck for the purpose of flight safety within which only specified obstacles are permitted. Source: IMO Resolution A.1023(26), Code for the Construction and Equipment of Mobile Offshore Drilling Units (2009 MODU Code), 2009. Global Standards  

Obstacle-free sector

Obstacle free sector is the take-off and approach sector which totally encompasses the safe landing area and extends over a sector of at least 210º, within which only specified obstacles are permitted. Source: IMO MSC.1/Circ.1431, Guidelines for the approval of helicopter facility foam fire-fighting appliances, 31 May 2012, International Maritime Organization, Regulatory guidance