Lease Area

Lease Area

Definition(s)

Lease area

Lease area:
  1. when used in relation to a petroleum retention lease—means the area constituted by the block or blocks that are the subject of the petroleum retention lease; or
  2. when used in relation to a greenhouse gas holding lease—means the area constituted by the block or blocks that are the subject of the greenhouse gas holding lease.
Source: Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Act 2006, Australia, amended 2012. Legislation
Length

Length

Definition(s)

Length (or Joint)

Complete section of pipe. Source: API RP 5A5, Field Inspection of New Casing, Tubing, and Plain-end Drill Pipe, Reaffirmed August 2010. Global Standards  

Length

Piece of pipe that may be plain-end, threaded, or threaded and coupled, that is in accordance with the range requirements in Table C.27 or Table E.27 of this Standard. Source: API SPEC 5CT, Specification for Casing and Tubing, Upstream Segment, Ninth Edition, July 2011 (Errata September 2012). Global Standards  

Length

“Length” means the length as defined in the International Convention on Load Lines, 1966, as modified by the Protocol of 1988 relating thereto, or any successor Convention. Source: International Convention on the Control of Harmful Anti-fouling Systems on Ships,2001. Legislation  

Length

Length (L) has the same meaning as defined in regulation 3 of the 1988 LL Protocol. Source: IMO Resolution A.1023(26), Code for the Construction and Equipment of Mobile Offshore Drilling Units (2009 MODU Code), 2009. Global Standards  

Length

Length of a ship means its length overall. <Chapter V, regulation 2>. Source: Resolution MSC.142(77), amendments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, as amended, 5 June 2003, International Maritime Organization, Legislation  

Length

"Length" means the length as defined in the International Convention on Load Lines, 1966, as modified by the Protocol of 1988 relating thereto, or any successor convention. Source: Resolution MEPC.195(61), 2010 Guidelines for Survey and Certification of Anti-fouling Systemson Ships, 1 October 2010, International Maritime Organization, Regulatory Guidance  

Length

Length (a) The length (L) shall be taken as 96% of the total length on a waterline at 85% of the least moulded depth measured from the top of the keel, or as the length from the fore side of the stem to the axis of the rudder stock on that waterline, if that be greater. (b) For ships without a rudder stock, the length (L) is to be taken as 96% of the waterline at 85% of the least moulded depth. (c) Where the stem contour is concave above the waterline at 85% of the least moulded depth, both the forward terminal of the total length and the fore-side of the stem respectively shall be taken at the vertical projection to that waterline of the aftermost point of the stem contour (above that waterline) (see figure 3.1). figure 3.1 (d) In ships designed with a rake of keel the waterline on which this length is measured shall be parallel to the designed waterline at 85% of the least moulded depth Dmin, found by drawing a line parallel to the keel line of the vessel (including skeg) tangent to the moulded sheer line of the freeboard deck. The least moulded depth is the vertical distance measured from the top of the keel to the top of the freeboard deck beam at side at the point of tangency (see figure 3.2). figure 3.2 <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  

Length

Length means the length overall. 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  

Length

Length is 96% of the total length on a waterline at 85% of the least moulded depth measured from the top of the keel, or the length from the fore-side of the stem to the axis of the rudder stock on that waterline, if that be greater. In ships designed with a rake of keel the waterline on which this is measured shall be parallel to the designed waterline. <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
Length (L)

Length (L)

Definition(s)

Length (L)

Length (L) means 96% of the total length on a waterline at 85% of the least moulded depth measured from the top of the keel, or the length from the foreside of the stem to the axis of the rudder stock on that waterline, if that be greater. In ships designed with a rake of keel, the waterline on which this length is measured shall be parallel to the designed waterline. The length (L) shall be measured in metres. 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. Regulatory guidance, International Maritime Organization Source: Resolution MEPC.141(54), amendments to the Annex of the Protocol of 1978 relating to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973 (Amendments to regulation 1, addition to regulation 12A, consequential amendments to the IOPP Certificate and amendments to regulation 21 of the revised Annex I of MARPOL 73/78), 24 March 2006, International Maritime Organization. Legislation  

Length (L)

Length (L) is the length as defined in the International Convention on Load Lines in force. <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  

Length (L)

“Length (L)” means 96% of the total length on a waterline of 85% at the least moulded depth measured from the top of the keel, or the length from the foreside of the stem to the axis of the rudder stock on that waterline, if that be greater. In ships designed with a rake of keel, the waterline on which this length is measured should be parallel to the designed waterline. The length (L) should be measured in metres. 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  
Lessee

Lessee

Definition(s)

Lessee

Lessee means a person who has entered into a lease with the United States to explore for, develop, and produce the leased minerals. The term lessee also includes the BOEM-approved assignee of the lease, and the owner or the BOEM-approved assignee of operating rights for the lease. Source: Control of Oil and Gas Resources, North Dakota Century Code, Title 38, Chapter 8, February 2013. Legislation Source: Oil and Gas and Sulphur Operations in the Outer Continental Shelf, 30 CFR 250 (2013). Regulations  

Lessee

Lessee:
  1. when used in relation to a petroleum retention lease—means the registered holder of the petroleum retention lease; or
  2. when used in relation to a greenhouse gas holding lease—means the registered holder of the greenhouse gas holding lease.
Source: Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Act 2006, Australia, amended 2012. Legislation  

Lessee

“Lessee” means the person to whom a mining lease is issued for the purpose of carrying out petroleum operations. Source: Petroleum and Natural Gas (Safety in Offshore Operations) Rules, 2008, India, 18th June 2008. Regulations
Lessee’s Primary Entitlement

Lessee’s Primary Entitlement

Definition(s)

Lessee’s primary entitlement

Lessee’s primary entitlement has the meaning given by subclause 4(3). Source: Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Act 2006, Australia, amended 2012. Legislation
Lessor and Lessee

Lessor and Lessee

Definition(s)

Lessor and Lessee

The expression “lessor” and “lessee” respectively include a licensor and licensee. Source: The Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Act, 1948 (53 of 1948), India, 8th September 1948, as amended as of May 2013. Legislation
Licence

Licence

Definition(s)

Licence

'Licence' means an authorisation for offshore oil and gas operations pursuant to Directive 94/22/EC. Source: DIRECTIVE 2013/30/EU OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 12 June 2013 on safety of offshore oil and gas operations and amending Directive 2004/35/EC.Legislation  

Licence

recognition of competence to practice a given occupation or profession conveyed to a person or entity by a regulatory body Source: ISO/IEC TS 17027:2014, Conformity assessment – Vocabulary related to competence of persons used for certification of persons, Global Standards  

Licence

“Licence” means a licence issued under Part VI or VII except that “licence” means
  1. in Division I of Part VI, a licence for the exportation or importation of oil or gas,
  2. in Division II of Part VI, a licence for the exportation of electricity, and
  3. in Part VII, a licence permitting the movement of designated oil or gas out of a designated province or area; licence.
Source: National Energy Board Act, R.S.C., 1985, c. N-7, Canada, current to April 29, 2013. Legislation  

Licence

Licence: licence as referred to in Article 94. Source: Mining Decree of the Netherlands, Netherlands, 2003 (as amended in 2007).  Legislation  

Licence

For the purposes of this chapter, the term ‘licence” shall be understood to mean: exploration licence, production licence or storage licence. Source: Mining Decree of the Netherlands, Netherlands, 2003 (as amended in 2007).  Legislation  

Vergunning (Dutch)

„vergunning”: toestemming om offshore olie- en gasactiviteiten overeenkomstig Richtlijn 94/22/EG uit te voeren;.  

Autorisation(French)

«autorisation», une autorisation permettant de mener des opérations pétrolières et gazières en mer en vertu de la directive 94/22/CE;.  

Koncession (Danish)

»koncession«: en tilladelse til at udføre offshore olie- og gasaktiviteter, jf. direktiv 94/22/EF.  

Concesión (Spanish)

«concesión»: la autorización de realizar operaciones relacionadas con el petróleo y el gas mar adentro de conformidad con la Directiva 94/22/CE;.  

Autorizație (Romanian)

autorizație” înseamnă o autorizație pentru operațiuni petroliere și gaziere offshore în conformitate cu Directiva 94/22/CE;.  

Lizenz (German)

„Lizenz“ eine Genehmigung für Offshore-Erdöl- und -Erdgasaktivitäten gemäß der Richtlinie 94/22/EG.  

άδεια (Greek)

«άδεια» σημαίνει τη χορήγηση έγκρισης για υπεράκτιες εργασίες πετρελαίου και φυσικού αερίου σύμφωνα με την οδηγία 94/22/ΕΚ.  

Licenza (Italian)

«licenza»: l’autorizzazione a effettuare operazioni in mare nel settore degli idrocarburi a norma della direttiva 94/22/CE.  

Koncesja (Polish)

„koncesja” oznacza zezwolenie na prowadzenie działalności związanej ze złożami ropy naftowej i gazu ziemnego na obszarach morskich na podstawie dyrektywy 94/22/WE.  

Licença (Portuguese)

«Licença», uma autorização para operações offshore de petróleo e gás nos termos da Diretiva 94/22/CE.  

Licens (Swedish)

licens: ett tillstånd för olje- och gasverksamhet till havs enligt direktiv 94/22/EG..  

Toimiluvalla (Finnish)

’toimiluvalla’ tarkoitetaan direktiivin 94/22/EY mukaista lupaa merellä tapahtuvaan öljyn- ja kaasunporaustoimintaan;.  

Dovoljenje (Slovenian)

„dovoljenje“ pomeni dovoljenje za izvajanje naftnih in plinskih dejavnosti na morju v skladu z Direktivo 94/22/ES;.  

Povolenie (Slovak)

„povolenie“ je oprávnenie na operácie prieskumu ložísk a ťažby ropy a zemného plynu na mori podľa smernice 94/22/ES;.  

Licencija (Lithuanian)

licencija – leidimas vykdyti naftos ir dujų operacijas jūroje pagal Direktyvą 94/22/EB;.  

Engedély (Hungarian)

„engedély”: a 94/22/EK irányelv szerinti, tengeri olaj- és gázipari tevékenységek végzésére vonatkozó engedély;.  

Liċenzja (Maltese)

‧liċenzja‧ tfisser awtorizzazzjoni għal operazzjonijiet taż-żejt u tal-gass offshore f' konformità mad-Direttiva 94/22/KE;.  

Licence (Latvian)

“licence” ir atļauja veikt naftas un gāzes nozares darbības jūrā, ievērojot Direktīvu 94/22/EK;.  

Luba (Estonian)

„luba”– luba avamere nafta- ja gaasiammutamisprotsessideks vastavalt direktiivile 94/22/EÜ;.  

Licencí (Czech)

„licencí“ povolení k provádění činností v odvětví ropy a zemního plynu v moři podle směrnice 94/22/ES;.  

лиценз (Bulgarian)

„лиценз“ означава разрешително за извършване на свързани с нефт и газ дейности в крайбрежни води съгласно Директива 94/22/ЕО;.  
Licence Area

Licence Area

Definition(s)

Licence area

Licence area, in relation to an applicant for a petroleum production licence, means the area constituted by the block or blocks that will be the subject of the petroleum production licence if the licence is granted. Source: Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage (Resource Management and Administration) Regulations 2011 (Select Legislative Instrument 2011 No. 54 as amended), Australia, prepared on 1 January 2012. Regulations  

Licence area

Licence area:
  1. when used in relation to an infrastructure licence—means the place in relation to which the infrastructure licence is in force; or
  2. when used in relation to a petroleum production licence—means the area constituted by the block or blocks that are the subject of the petroleum production licence; or
  3. when used in relation to a greenhouse gas injection licence—means the area constituted by the block or blocks that are the subject of the greenhouse gas injection licence. Note: The place in relation to which an infrastructure licence is in force must be a place in an offshore area—see subsection 198(2) and section 199.
Source: Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Act 2006, Australia, amended 2012. Legislation
Licensee

Licensee

Definition(s)

Licensee

Organization that has completed the application and audit process and has been issued a license by API. Source: API SPEC Q1, Specification for Quality Programs for the Petroleum, Petrochemical and Natural Gas Industry, Upstream Segment, Eighth Edition, December 2007 (Addendum December 2010). Global Standards

Licensee

'Licensee' means the holder or joint holders of a licence. Source: DIRECTIVE 2013/30/EU OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 12 June 2013 on safety of offshore oil and gas operations and amending Directive 2004/35/EC. Legislation  

Licensee

Licensee:
  1. when used in relation to a petroleum production licence—means the registered holder of the petroleum production licence; or
  2. when used in relation to an infrastructure licence—means the registered holder of the infrastructure licence; or
  3. when used in relation to a pipeline licence—means the registered holder of the pipeline licence; or
  4. when used in relation to a greenhouse gas injection licence—means the registered holder of the greenhouse gas injection licence.
Source: Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Act 2006, Australia, amended 2012. Legislation  

Licensee

“Licensee” means any person to whom a licence to search and bore for and get petroleum in respect of any area within relevant waters is granted pursuant to section 3 of the Petroleum Act 1998. Note: (3) 1998 c. 17. Source: The Offshore Installations (Safety Case) Regulations 2005, UK S.I. 2005/3117, 2005. Regulations  

Licensee

For S.I. 1995/738, in regulation 2(1) (interpretation) after the definition of “installation manager”, insert— ““licensee” means any person to whom a licence to search and bore for and get petroleum in respect of any area within relevant waters is granted pursuant to section 3 of the Petroleum Act 1998. Source: The Offshore Installations (Safety Case) Regulations 2005, UK S.I. 2005/3117, 2005. Regulations  

Licensee

For S.I. 1995/743, in regulation 2(1) (interpretation) after the definition of “installation”, insert ““licensee” means any person to whom a licence to search and bore for and get petroleum in respect of any area within relevant waters is granted pursuant to section 3 of the Petroleum Act 1998”. Source: The Offshore Installations (Safety Case) Regulations 2005, UK S.I. 2005/3117, 2005. Regulations  

Licensee

For S.I. 1996/913, in regulation 2(1) (interpretation) after the definition of “integrity” insert ““licensee” means any person to whom a licence to search and bore for and get petroleum in respect of any area within relevant waters is granted pursuant to section 3 of the Petroleum Act 1998”. Source: The Offshore Installations (Safety Case) Regulations 2005, UK S.I. 2005/3117, 2005. Regulations  

Licensee

Physical person or body corporate, or several such persons or bodies corporate, holding a licence according to the Petroleum Act or previous legislation to carry out exploration, production, transportation or utilisation activities. If a licence has been granted to several such persons jointly, the term licensee may comprise the licences collectively as well as the individual licensee. Source: Regulations relating to health, safety and the environment in the petroleum activities and at certain onshore facilities (the Framework Regulations), Norway, February 2010 (amended December 2011). Regulations  

Licensee

Physical person or body corporate, or several such persons or bodies corporate, holding a licence according to this Act or previous legislation to carry out exploration, production, transportation or utilisation activities. If a licence has been granted to several such persons jointly, the term licensee may comprise the licences collectively as well as the individual licensee. Source: Act 29 November 1996 No. 72 Relating to Petroleum Activities, Norway, amended June 2011. Legislation  

Licensee

“Licensee” means the person to whom a petroleum exploration license is issued for the purpose of carrying out petroleum operations. Source: Petroleum and Natural Gas (Safety in Offshore Operations) Rules, 2008, India, 18th June 2008. Regulations  

Vergunninghouder (Dutch)

„vergunninghouder”: de houder of gezamenlijke houders van een vergunning.1  

Titulaire d’une autorisation (French)

«titulaire d’une autorisation», le détenteur ou les codétenteurs d’une autorisation.1  

Koncessionshaver (Danish)

»koncessionshaver«: indehaveren eller fælles indehavere af en koncession.1  

Concesionario (Spanish)

«concesionario»: el titular de una concesión.1  

Entitate autorizată (Romanian)

„entitate autorizată” înseamnă titularul sau titularii comuni ai unei autorizații.1  

Lizenzinhaber (German)

„Lizenzinhaber“ den Inhaber oder die gemeinsamen Inhaber einer Lizenz.1  

κάτοχος άδειας (Greek)

«κάτοχος άδειας» σημαίνει τον δικαιούχο ή τους συνδικαιούχους άδειας.1  

Licenziatario (Italian)

«licenziatario»: il titolare o i contitolari di una licenza.1  

Koncesjobiorca (Polish)

„koncesjobiorca” oznacza osobę posiadającą lub osoby współposiadające koncesję.1  

Titular de licença (Portuguese)

«Titular de licença», o detentor ou os codetentores de uma licença.1  

Licensinnehavare (Swedish)

licensinnehavare: innehavaren eller de gemensamma innehavarna av en licens.1  

Luvanhaltijalla (Finnish)

’luvanhaltijalla’ tarkoitetaan toimiluvan haltijaa tai yhteishaltijoita.1  

Imetnik dovoljenja (Slovenian)

„imetnik dovoljenja“ pomeni osebo ali skupino oseb, ki ima dovoljenje.1  

Držiteľ povolenia (Slovak)

„držiteľ povolenia“ je subjekt, ktorému bolo povolenie udelené, alebo subjekty, ktorým bolo udelené spoločne.1  

Licencijos turėtojas (Lithuanian)

licencijos turėtojas – licenciją turintis asmuo arba bendrai licenciją turintys asmenys.1  

Engedélyes (Hungarian)

„engedélyes”: az engedély birtokosa vagy együttes birtokosai.1  

Detentur tal-liċenzja (Maltese)

‧detentur tal-liċenzja‧ tfisser il-persuna li jkollha, jew il-persuni li flimkien ikollhom, liċenzja.1  

Licenciāts (Latvian)

“licenciāts” ir persona, kas saņēmusi licenci atsevišķi vai kopīgi ar citām personām.1  

Loaomanik (Estonian)

„loaomanik”– loa omanik või selle ühisomanikud.1  

Držitelem licence (Czech)

„držitelem licence“ držitel nebo spoludržitelé licence.1  

притежател на лиценз (Bulgarian)

„притежател на лиценз“ означава лице, което притежава лиценз или лица, съпритежатели на лиценз.1
Life-of-field Petroleum Production Licence

Life-of-field Petroleum Production Licence

Definition(s)

Life-of-field petroleum production licence

Life-of-field petroleum production licence means a petroleum production licence covered by item 1, 3A or 4 of the table in subsection 165(1). Source: Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Act 2006, Australia, amended 2012. Legislation
Light Service Draught (dl)

Light Service Draught (dl)

Definition(s)

Light Service Draught (dl)

Light service draught (dl) is the service draught corresponding to the lightest anticipated loading and associated tankage, including, however, such ballast as may be necessary for stability and/or immersion. Passenger ships should include the full complement of passengers and crew on board. <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
Light Ship Draught

Light Ship Draught

Definition(s)

Light Ship Draught

“Light ship draught” is the moulded draught amidships corresponding to the lightweight. <Annex 1, regulation 12A>. Source: Resolution MEPC.141(54), amendments to the Annex of the Protocol of 1978 relating to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973 (Amendments to regulation 1, addition to regulation 12A, consequential amendments to the IOPP Certificate and amendments to regulation 21 of the revised Annex I of MARPOL 73/78), 24 March 2006, International Maritime Organization. Legislation
Lightest Sea-Going Condition

Lightest Sea-Going Condition

Definition(s)

Lightest Sea-Going Condition

Lightest sea-going condition is the loading condition with the ship on even keel, without cargo, with 10% stores and fuel remaining and in the case of a passenger ship with the full number of passengers and crew and their luggage. <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
Lightweight

Lightweight

Definition(s)

Lightweight

Lightweight is the displacement of a unit in tonnes without variable deck load, fuel, lubricating oil, ballast water, fresh water and feedwater in tanks, consumable stores, and personnel and their effects. Source: IMO Resolution A.1023(26), Code for the Construction and Equipment of Mobile Offshore Drilling Units (2009 MODU Code), 2009. Global Standards  

Lightweight

Lightweight is the displacement of a ship in tonnes without cargo, fuel, lubricating oil, ballast water, fresh water and feedwater in tanks, consumable stores, and passengers and crew and their effects. <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  

Lightweight

Lightweight is the displacement of a ship in tonnes without cargo, fuel, lubricating oil, ballast water, fresh water and feedwater in tanks, consumable stores, and passengers and crew and their effects. . <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  

Lightweight

Lightweight is defined as the weight of the complete unit with all its permanently installed machinery, equipment and outfit, including permanent ballast, spare parts normally retained on board, and liquids in machinery and piping to their normal working levels, but does not include liquids in storage or reserve supply tanks, items of consumable or variable loads, stores or crew and their effects. Source: Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Mobile Offshore Units, Part 4, Steel Unit Structures, June 2013, Lloyd’s Register, Global Standards
Limestone Production

Limestone Production

Definition(s)

Limestone Production

Limestone production: the extraction of limestone from the subsoil using a borehole, tunnel, or other subsurface structure. Source: Mining Decree of the Netherlands, Netherlands, 2003 (as amended in 2007).  Legislation
Liquefied Natural Gas Terminal

Liquefied Natural Gas Terminal

Definition(s)

Liquefied Natural Gas Terminal

“Liquefied natural gas terminal” means the facilities and infrastructure required to-
  1. receive liquefied natural gas;
  2. store liquefied natural gas;
  3. enable regasification of liquefied natural gas; and
  4. transport regasified liquefied natural gas till the outside boundaries of the facility.
Source: The Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board Act, 2006, No. 19 of 2006, India, amended as of May 2013. Legislation
Liquefied Petroleum Gas

Liquefied Petroleum Gas

Definition(s)

Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG)

Fluid consisting mainly of ethane, propane and butane that are gases at atmospheric pressure but under high pressure are liquids. Source: IADC UBO / MPD Glossary, December 2011. Global Standards

Liquefied Petroleum Gas

“Liquefied petroleum gas” means a mixture of light hydrocarbons containing propane, isobutane, normal butane, butylenes, or such other substance which is gaseous at normal ambient temperature and atmospheric pressure but may be condensed to liquid state at normal ambient temperature by the application of pressure and conforms to such specifications, as the Central Government may, in consultation with the Bureau of Indian Standards, notify from time to time. Source: The Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board Act, 2006, No. 19 of 2006, India, amended as of May 2013. Legislation
Liquid Substances

Liquid Substances

Definition(s)

Liquid Substances

Liquid substances are those having a vapour pressure not exceeding 0.28 MPa absolute at a temperature of 37.8°C.  <Annex II, Chapter 1, Regulation 1>. Source: Resolution MEPC.118(52), amendments to the Annex of the Protocol of 1978 relating to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973 (Revised Annex II of MARPOL 73/78), 15 October 2004, International Maritime Organization. Legislation
Listed OHS Laws

Listed OHS Laws

Definition(s)

Listed OHS laws

Listed OHS laws has the meaning given by section 638. Source: Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Act 2006, Australia, amended 2012. Legislation
Load Line Draught

Load Line Draught

Definition(s)

Load Line Draught (ds)

“Load line draught (dS)” is the vertical distance, in metres, from the moulded baseline at mid-length to the waterline corresponding to the summer freeboard draught to be assigned to the ship. <Annex 1, regulation 12A>. Source: Resolution MEPC.141(54), amendments to the Annex of the Protocol of 1978 relating to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973 (Amendments to regulation 1, addition to regulation 12A, consequential amendments to the IOPP Certificate and amendments to regulation 21 of the revised Annex I of MARPOL 73/78), 24 March 2006, International Maritime Organization. Legislation
Local Distribution Entity

Local Distribution Entity

Definition(s)

Local Distribution Entity

“Local distribution entity” means an entity authorised by the Board under section 20 to lay, build, operate or expand a city or local natural gas distribution network. Source: The Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board Act, 2006, No. 19 of 2006, India, amended as of May 2013. Legislation
Location

Location

Definition(s)

Location

Throughout this recommended practice, reference is made to areas, spaces, and locations. These terms should be considered interchangeable terms designating a three-dimensional space. API RP 500, Recommended Practice for Classification of Locations for Electrical Installations at Petroleum Facilities Classified as Class I, Division 1 and Division 2, Third Edition, December 2012, Global Standards

Location

The point at which a well is to be drilled. Also referred to as “wellsite.” Source: API RP 54, Recommended Practice for Occupational Safety for Oil and Gas Well Drilling and Servicing Operations, Third Edition, August 1999 (2007). Global Standards  

Location

A geographical site, area, country or region where an activity is taking place or an asset is situated. Source: IOGP Report No. 510, Operating Management System Framework for controlling risk and delivering high performance in the oil and gas industry, International Association of Oil & Gas Producers, June 2014. Global Standards  

Location

Location means a block or blocks in relation to which a declaration under section 131 is in force. Source: Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Act 2006, Australia, amended 2012. Legislation  

Location

Location: the route, depth and stability. Source: Mining Decree of the Netherlands, Netherlands, 2003 (as amended in 2007).  Legislation
Low-Flame Spread

Low-Flame Spread

Definition(s)

Low-Flame Spread

Low-flame spread 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  

Low Flame-Spread

Low flame-spread means that the surface thus described will adequately restrict the spread of flame, this being determined in accordance with the Fire Test Procedures Code. <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 Source: IMO Resolution MSC.57(67), adoption of amendments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), 1974, 5 December 1996, International Maritime Organization. Legislation  

Low-Flame Spread

“Low flame spread” in respect of a surface, means that the surface restricts the spread of flame; à faible indice de propagation des flammes. Source: Canada Oil and Gas Installations Regulations, SOR/96-111, Canada, current to May 1, 2014. Regulations Source: Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Installations Regulations, SOR/95-191, Canada, current to May 31, 2012. Regulations  

Low-Flame Spread

Low flame spread means that the surface thus described will adequately restrict the spread of flame in accordance with the Fire Test Procedures Code, this being determined by an acceptable test procedure. 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
Low-Viscosity Substance

Low-Viscosity Substance

Definition(s)

Low-Viscosity Substance

Low-Viscosity Substance means a noxious liquid substance, which is not a High-Viscosity Substance.  <Annex II, Chapter 1, Regulation 1>. Source: Resolution MEPC.118(52), amendments to the Annex of the Protocol of 1978 relating to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973 (Revised Annex II of MARPOL 73/78), 15 October 2004, International Maritime Organization. Legislation
Machinery

Machinery

Definition(s)

Machinery

Machinery means an engine, motor, or other appliance that provides mechanical energy derived from compressed air, the combustion of fuel, electricity, gas, gaseous products, steam, water, wind, or any other source; and includes— (a) any plant by or to which the motion of any machinery is transmitted; and (b) a lifting machine, a lifting vehicle, a machine whose motive power is wholly or partly generated by the human body, and a tractor. Source: Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992, Public Act 1992 No 96, New Zealand, as of 1 July 2011. Legislation
Machinery Spaces

Machinery Spaces

Definition(s)

Machinery Spaces

Machinery spaces are all machinery spaces of category A and all other spaces containing propelling machinery, boilers and other fired processes, oil fuel units, steam and internal combustion engines, generators and major electrical machinery, oil filling stations, refrigerating, stabilizing, ventilation and air-conditioning machinery 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  

Machinery Spaces

Machinery spaces are all machinery spaces of category A and all other spaces containing propelling machinery, boilers, oil fuel units, steam and internal-combustion engines, generators and major electrical machinery, oil filling station, refrigerating, stabilizing, ventilation and airconditioning machinery, and similar spaces, and trunks to such spaces. 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  

Machinery Spaces

Machinery spaces are machinery spaces of category A and other spaces containing propulsion machinery, boilers, oil fuel units, steam and internal combustion engines, generators and major electrical machinery, oil filling stations, refrigerating, stabilizing, ventilation and air conditioning machinery, and similar spaces, and trunks to such spaces. <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  

Machinery Spaces

Machinery spaces are spaces between the watertight boundaries of a space containing the main and auxiliary propulsion machinery, including boilers, generators and electric motors primarily intended for propulsion. In the case of unusual arrangements, the Administration may define the limits of the machinery spaces. <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  

Machinery Spaces

Machinery spaces are all machinery spaces of category A and all other spaces containing propelling machinery, boilers, oil fuel units, steam and internal combustion engines, generators and major electrical machinery, oil filling stations, refrigerating, stabilizing, ventilation and air conditioning machinery, and similar spaces, and trunks to such spaces. <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  

Machinery Spaces

Machinery spaces are all machinery spaces of Category ‘A’ and all other spaces containing propelling machinery, boilers and other fired processes, oil fuel units, steam and internal combustion engines, generators and major electrical machinery, oil filling stations, refrigerating, stabilising, ventilation and air conditioning machinery, 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
Machinery Spaces of Category A

Machinery Spaces of Category A

Definition(s)

Machinery Spaces of Category A

Machinery spaces of category A are all spaces which contain internal combustion type machinery used either: 1. for main propulsion; or 2. for other purposes where such machinery has in the aggregate a total power of not less than 375 kW; or which contain any oil-fired boiler or oil fuel unit; 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 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  

Machinery Spaces of Category A

Machinery spaces of category A are those spaces and trunks to such spaces which contain: .1 internal-combustion machinery used for main propulsion; or .2 internal-combustion machinery used for purposes other than main propulsion where such machinery has in the aggregate a total power output of not less than 375 kW; or .3 any oil-fired boiler or oil fuel unit or any oil fired equipment other than boilers, such as inert gas generators, incinerators etc. 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  

Machinery Spaces of Category A

Machinery spaces of category A are those spaces and trunks to such spaces which contain either: .1 internal combustion machinery used for main propulsion; .2 internal combustion machinery used for purposes other than main propulsion where such machinery has in the aggregate a total power output of not less than 375 kW; or .3 any oil-fired boiler or oil fuel unit, or any oil-fired equipment other than boilers, such as inert gas generators, incinerators, etc. <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  

Machinery Spaces of Category A

Machinery spaces of category A are those spaces and trunks to such spaces which contain: .1 internal combustion machinery used for main propulsion; .2 internal combustion machinery used for purposes other than main propulsion where such machinery has in the aggregate a total power output of not less than 375 kW; or .3 any oil-fired boiler or oil fuel unit. <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
Main Generating Station

Main Generating Station

Definition(s)

Main Generating Station

Main generating station is the space in which the main source of electrical power is situated. <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
Main Source of Electrical Power

Main Source of Electrical Power

Definition(s)

Main Source of Electrical Power

Main source of electrical power is a source intended to supply electrical power for all services necessary for maintaining the unit in normal operational and habitable conditions. Source: IMO Resolution A.1023(26), Code for the Construction and Equipment of Mobile Offshore Drilling Units (2009 MODU Code), 2009. Global Standards  

Main Source of Electrical Power

Main source of electrical power is a source intended to supply electrical power to the main switchboard for distribution to all services necessary for maintaining the ship in normal operational and habitable conditions. <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
Main Steering Gear

Main Steering Gear

Definition(s)

Main Steering Gear

Main steering gear is the machinery, the steering gear power units, if any, and ancillary equipment and the means of applying torque to the rudder stock, e.g. tiller or quadrant, necessary for effecting movement of the rudder for the purpose of steering the unit under normal service conditions. Source: IMO Resolution A.1023(26), Code for the Construction and Equipment of Mobile Offshore Drilling Units (2009 MODU Code), 2009. Global Standards  

Main Steering Gear

Main steering gear is the machinery, rudder actuators, steering gear, power units, if any, and ancillary equipment and the means of applying torque to the rudder stock (e.g. tiller or quadrant) necessary for effecting movement of the rudder for the purpose of steering the ship under normal service conditions. <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  

Main Steering Gear

Main steering gear means the machinery, rudder actuator(s), the steering gear power units, if any, and ancillary equipment and the means of applying torque to the rudder stock (e.g., tiller or quadrant) necessary for effecting movement of the rudder for the purpose of steering the unit under normal service conditions. Source: Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Mobile Offshore Units, Part 5, Main and Auxiliary Machinery, June 2013, Lloyd’s Register, Global Standards