Regulatory Guidance

Mobile Offshore Unit(MOU)

Definition(s)

Mobile Offshore Unit

Mobile platform, including drilling ships, equipped for drilling for subsea hydrocarbon deposits and mobile platform for purposes other than production and storage of hydrocarbon deposits. Note 1 to entry: Includes mobile offshore drilling units, including drillships, accommodation units, construction and pipelay units, and well servicing and well stimulation vessels. Source: ISO 13702:2015, Petroleum and natural gas industries — Control and mitigation of fires and explosions on offshore production installations — Requirements and guidelines, Second Edition, August 2015. Global Standards

Mobile Offshore Unit (MOU)

A vessel which can be readily relocated to perform an industrial function related to offshore oil, gas, or sulphur exploration or exploitation. Such vessels include mobile offshore drilling units (MODUs), lift boats and other units involved in construction, maintenance (including the maintenance of wells) and lifting operations associated with offshore facilities. Mobile offshore units normally do not include vessels such as: supply vessels, standby vessels, anchor handling vessels, or seismic survey vessels. Source: API RP 75, Recommended Practice for Development of a Safety and Environmental Management Program for Offshore Operations and Facilities: Upstream Segment, Third Edition, May 2004. Global Standards

Mobile Offshore Unit

Mobile offshore units (MOUs) means vessels which can be readily relocated and which can perform an industrial function involving offshore operations other than those traditionally provided by vessels covered by chapter I of the 1974 SOLAS Convention. Such MOUs include at least the following:

column-stabilized unit is a MOU with the main deck connected to the underwater hull or footings by columns or caissons;
non-self-propelled unit is a MOU not fitted with mechanical means of propulsion to navigate independently;
self-elevating unit is a MOU with movable legs capable of raising its hull above the surface of the sea;
self-propelled unit is a MOU fitted with a mechanical means of propulsion to navigate independently;
submersible unit is an MOU with a ship-shape, barge-type or novel hull design (other than a self-elevating unit) intended for operation while bottom bearing; and
surface unit is a MOU with a ship- or barge-type displacement hull of single- or multiple-hull configuration intended for operation in the floating condition.

Source: IMO Resolution A.1079(28), Recommendations for the Training and Certification of Personnel on Mobile Offshore Units (MOUs), Adopted on 4 December 2013, International Maritime Organization, Regulatory Guidance

Mobile Offshore Unit

Offshore structure designed such that it can be routinely relocated Note 1 to entry: Mobile offshore unit is also known as MOU. Source: ISO 19900:2013, Petroleum and natural gas industries – General requirements for offshore structures. Global Standards

Mobile Offshore Unit

Mobile platform, including drilling ships, equipped for drilling for subsea hydrocarbon deposits and/or for purposes other than production and storage of hydrocarbon deposits. Source: ISO 15544:2000, Petroleum and natural gas industries – Offshore production installations – Requirements and guidelines for emergency. Global Standards

Mobile Offshore Unit

A buoyant construction engaged in offshore operations including drilling, production, storage or support functions, not intended for service at one particular offshore location, and which can be relocated without major dismantling or modification. Source: Rules for Classification – Offshore units, DNVGL-OU-0101, Offshore drilling and support units, DNV GL, July 2015. Global Standards

Human Factors

Definition(s)

Human Factors

The interaction and application of scientific knowledge about people, facilities and management systems to improve their interaction in the work place and reduce the likelihood and/or consequences of human error. Source: API RP 75, Recommended Practice for Development of a Safety and Environmental Management Program for Offshore Operations and Facilities: Upstream Segment, Third Edition, May 2004. Global Standards

Human Factors

The scientific discipline concerned with the application of validated scientific research about people, their abilities, characteristics and limitations to the design of systems they use, environments in which they function and interact, and jobs they perform to optimize human well-being and overall system performance. Source: IMO MSC.1/Circ.1512, Guideline on Software Quality Assurance and Human-Centred Design for e-navigation, 8 June 2015, International Maritime Organization. Regulatory Guidance

Human Factors

The interactions between people, the organisation and the plant, equipment and systems that they interface with. It is also sometimes defined as “fitting the work to the worker” or “the science and practice of designing systems to fit people”. 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

Human Factors

Environmental, organisational, and job factors which influence behaviour of work in a way that can affect health and safety. Source: ISO 13702:2015, Petroleum and natural gas industries — Control and mitigation of fires and explosions on offshore production installations — Requirements and guidelines, Second Edition, August 2015. Global Standards

Human Factors

Physical or cognitive characteristics, or social behaviour, of a person. NOTE Human factors can have a significant influence on the interaction within, and the functioning of, management systems. Source: ISO 10018:2012(EN), Quality management — Guidelines on people involvement and competence, First Edition, September 2012. Global Standards

Human Factors

All the interactions of individuals with each other, with facilities and equipment, and with the management systems used in their working environment. Source: OGP Report No. 415, Asset integrity – the key to managing major incident risks, International Association of Oil & Gas Producers, December 2008. Global Standards

Flag State

Definition(s)

Flag State

The Government of the nation whose flag a vessel is entitled to fly. Source: API RP 75, Recommended Practice for Development of a Safety and Environmental Management Program for Offshore Operations and Facilities: Upstream Segment, Third Edition, May 2004. Global Standards

Flag State

Flag State means a State whose flag a ship is entitled to fly. Source: IMO Resolution MSC.255(84), Code of the International Standards and Recommended Practices for a Safety Investigation into a Marine Casualty or Marine Incident (Casualty Investigation Code), 16 May 2008, International Maritime Organization. Regulatory Guidance

Hot Work

Definition(s)

Hot work

Work involving electric or gas welding, cutting, brazing, grinding or similar flame or spark producing operations. Source: API RP 74, Recommended Practice for Occupational Safety for Onshore Oil and Gas Production Operation, First Edition, October 2001 (March 2007). Global Standards

Hot work

Deform metal plastically at a temperature above the recrystallization temperature. Source: API SPEC 6A, Specification for Wellhead and Christmas Tree Equipment, Twentieth Edition, October 2010 (Addendum November 2012). Global Standards

Hot work

An operation that can produce enough heat from flame, spark or other source of ignition, with sufficient energy to ignite flammable vapors, gases, or dust. Hot work includes such things as electric arc and gas welding, chipping, flaming, grinding, gas cutting, abrasive blasting, brazing and soldering. Special procedures and permits are required when hot work is to be performed in certain areas. (Appendix D of ANSI Z49.1 lists more than 90 welding and allied processes that would qualify as “hot work.”). API RP 2201, Safe Hot Tapping Practices in the Petroleum & Petrochemical Industries, Fifth Edition, July 2003 (Reaffirmed October 2010), Global Standards API RP 2009, Safe Welding, Cutting, and Hot Work Practices in the Petroleum and Petrochemical Industries, Seventh Edition, February 2002 (Reaffirmed, March 2012), Global Standards

Hot work

Work done when hydrocarbons are present or probable. See API RP 500. Source: IADC UBO / MPD Glossary, December 2011. Global Standards

Hot work

“Hot work” means welding, burning, rivetting, drilling, grinding, chipping or any other work where a flame is used or sparks are produced (travail à chaud). Source: Canada Oil and Gas Occupational Safety and Health Regulations, SOR/87-612, February 2013. Regulations Source: Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Occupational Health & Safety Requirements, Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board, Canada, December 2000. Regulations Source: Oil and Gas Occupational Safety and Health Regulations, SOR/87-612, Canada, current to April 29, 2013. Regulations

Hot work

“Hot work” means, in respect of any equipment, machine or device, that the equipment, machine or device has been rendered inoperative and cannot be operated or energized without the consent of the person who rendered it inoperative; verrouillé. Source: Oil and Gas Occupational Safety and Health Regulations, SOR/87-612, Canada, current to April 29, 2013. Regulations

Hot work

"Hot work" means any activity requiring the use of electric arc or gas welding equipment, cutting burner equipment or other forms of flame, as well as heating or spark-generating tools, regardless of where it is carried out on board a ship. Source: Resolution MEPC.210(63), 2012 Guidelines for safe and environmentally sound ship recycling, 2 March 2012, International Maritime Organization. Regulatory Guidance

Hot work

“Hot work” means any work which involves welding, burning, soldering, brazing and blasting, chipping by spark-producing tools, use of certain power-driven tools, non-flame proof electrical equipment or equipment with internal combustion engines and including any other work which is likely to produce sufficient heat, capable of igniting inflammable gases. Source: The Petroleum Rules, 1976, India, 1976. Regulations Source: The Petroleum Rules, 2002, India, 13th March 2002. Regulations

Surface Casing

Definition(s)

Surface Casing

Casing that is run inside the conductor casing to protect shallow water zones and weaker formations

Note: 1 to entry: Surface casing can be cemented within the conductor casing and is often cemented back to the mud-line or surface.
Note: 2 to entry: The surface wellhead is normally installed on this casing for surface wells.

[SOURCE: API RP 90, modified] Source: ISO 16530-1:2017, Petroleum and natural gas industries — Well integrity – Part 1: Life cycle governance, First Edition, March 2017. Global Standards

Surface Casing

See casing. 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

Surface Casing

The first string of casing to be set and cemented in a well, the principal purpose of which is to protect fresh water aquifers. It also prevents lost circulation while drilling deeper, supports blowout prevention equipment (if used), and supports deeper casing strings and the tubing. Source: API BULLETIN E3, Environmental Guidance Document: Well Abandonment and Inactive Well Practices for U.S. Exploration and Production Operations, First Edition, January 1993 (Reaffirmed June 2000). Global Standards

Surface

Casing including HPWHH (first casing string attached to subsea BOPs. Normal clearance casing OD in.: 20. Tight clearance casing OD in.: 22. NOTE These are examples only. Each well can have variations in number of casing strings and sizes. Naming conventions can vary. The heavy-wall surface casing designs may allow 13 5/8 in. to be run as a liner and not tied back. Source: API RP 96, Deepwater Well Design and Construction, First Edition, March 2013. Global Standards

Surface Casing

"Surface casing" means a string of casing set and cemented in a well to prevent lost circulation while drilling deeper and to protect strata known or reasonably expected to serve as a source of drinking water for human consumption; usually "surface casing" is the first string of casing upon which BOPE is set. Source: Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission, Definitions, Alaska Admin. Code tit. 20, § 25.990, December 7, 2012. Regulations

Surface Casing

“Surface casing” means the casing that is installed in a well to a sufficient depth, in a competent formation, to establish well control for the continuation of the drilling operations (tubage de surface). Source: Canada Oil and Gas Drilling and Production Regulations, SOR/2009-315, February 2013. Regulations 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

Surface Casing

“Surface casing” means a string of casing set and cemented to isolate and protect the deepest underground source of drinking water and to serve as a base for well control equipment. Source: Division of Mineral Resources Management - Oil and Gas, Ohio Administrative Code, Chapter 1501:9, January 2012. Regulations

Surface Casing

“Surface casing” means any casing placed in the well bore for the purpose of protecting fresh water strata and other reservoir rock, and/or for the prevention of the invasion of fresh water into the well bore. Source: Division of Mineral Resources Management - Oil and Gas, Ohio Administrative Code, Chapter 1501:9, January 2012. Regulations

Surface Casing

"Surface casing" means the first casing string designed and run to protect the treatable water formations and/or control fluid or gas flow from the well. Source: Corporation Commission, Oil and Gas Conservation, Oklahoma Administrative Code 165:10, February 2013. Regulations

Surface Casing

"Surface casing—A string or strings of casing used to isolate the wellbore from fresh groundwater and to prevent the escape or migration of gas, oil or other fluids from the wellbore into fresh groundwater. The surface casing is also commonly referred to as the water string or water casing. Source: Oil and Gas Wells, Pennsylvania Code, Title 25, Chapter 78, December 2012. Regulations

Surface Casing

Casing run inside the conductor casing to protect shallow water zones and weaker formations and may be cemented within the conductor string and is often cemented back to the mudline. The surface wellhead is normally installed on this string for surface wells. Source: API RP 90, Annular Casing Pressure Management for Offshore Wells, Upstream Segment. First Edition, August 2006. Global Standards

Wire Line

Definition(s)

Wire line

A special wire, strand, or wire rope of high strength steel used to convey a tool(s) into a hole (also called “well measuring wire” and “well measuring strand”). An electromechanical cable that is an electrical cable armored with high strength steel wires is also called a wire line. 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\

Wire line

“Wire line” means a line that contains a conductor wire and that is used to run survey instruments or other tools in a well (câble). Source: Canada Oil and Gas Drilling and Production Regulations, SOR/2009-315, February 2013. Regulations 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

Wireline

Intervention using a continuous wire or cable. Source: NORSOK D-002, Well intervention equipment, Rev. 2, June 2013. Global Standards

Snubbing

Definition(s)

Snubbing

Pulling or running pipe under pressure through a sealing element where special equipment is used to apply external force to push the pipe into the well, or to control the pipe movement out of the well. 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

Snubbing

Conducting tripping operations when the force acting on the drill string or coiled tubing from the wellbore pressure equals or exceeds the drill string or coiled tubing weight. Source: IADC UBO / MPD Glossary, December 2011. Global Standards

Snubbing

“Snubbing” means pulling or running pipe under pressure through a resilient sealing element where special equipment is used to apply external force to push the pipe into the well or to control the pipe movement out of the well. [Mich. Admin. Code R 408 (2013)]. Source: Oil and Gas Drilling and Servicing Operations, Michigan Administrative Code R 408, February 8, 2013. Regulations

Snubbing

Snubbing units as mentioned in the last subsection, means mobile units that are installed so that forces are transferred directly to the wellhead. Source: Guidelines Regarding the Facilities Regulations, Norway, updated December 2012. Regulatory Guidance

Snubbing

Intervention using jointed pipe and where the primary well control is at surface. Source: NORSOK D-002, Well intervention equipment, Rev. 2, June 2013. Global Standards

Rated Working Pressure

Definition(s)

Rated Working Pressure

Maximum internal pressure that the equipment is designed to contain and/or control on surface. Source: API Specification 16A, Specification for Drill-through Equipment, Fourth Edition, April 2017. Global Standards

Rated Working Pressure

The maximum internal pressure that equipment is designed to contain and/or control. Working pressure is not to be confused with test pressure. 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 Source: API RP 74, Recommended Practice for Occupational Safety for Onshore Oil and Gas Production Operation, First Edition, October 2001 (March 2007). Global Standards

Rated Working Pressure

Maximum internal pressure that the equipment is designed to contain and/or control. Source: API STANDARD 16AR, Standard for Repair and Remanufacture of Drill-through Equipment, First Edition, April 2017. Global Standards Source: API Technical Report 17TR7, Verification and Validation of Subsea Connectors, First Edition, April 2017. Global Standards Source: API SPEC 6A, Specification for Wellhead and Christmas Tree Equipment, Twentieth Edition, October 2010 (Addendum November 2012). Global Standards Source: NORSOK D-002, Well intervention equipment, Rev. 2, June 2013. Global Standards Source:API SPECIFICATION 7K, Drilling and Well Servicing Equipment, Sixth Edition, December 2015. Global Standards

Rated working pressure (RWP)

The maximum internal pressure that equipment is designed to contain or control.

NOTE 1: Indicative of wellbore wetted rated components or systems.
NOTE 2: Rated working pressure should not be confused with test pressure.

Source: API STD 53, Blowout Prevention Equipment Systems for Drilling Wells, Upstream Segment, Fourth Edition, November 2012. Global Standards

Rated working pressure

Maximum internal or external pressure that the equipment is designed to contain and/or control.

NOTE: The rated working pressure should be defined in terms of applicable loading and environmental conditions.

Source: API TR 1PER15K-1, Protocol for Verification and Validation of High-pressure High-temperature Equipment, First Edition, March 2013. Global Standards

Rated working pressure <water mist nozzles>

maximum service pressure at which a hydraulic device is intended to operate. Source: Resolution A.800(19), Revised Guidelines for Approval of Sprinkler Systems Equivalent to that Referred to in SOLAS Regulation 11-2/12, 23 November 1995, International Maritime Organization, Regulatory guidance

Rated working pressure

The maximum internal pressure equipment is designed to contain and/or control. Working pressure is not to be confused with test pressure. Source API SPEC 16C, Specification for Choke and Kill Systems, First Edition, January 1993 (Reaffirmed 2001). Global Standards

Rated working pressure

The maximum internal pressure that equipment is designed to contain or control under normal operating conditions. Source: API SPEC 16D, Specification for Control Systems for Drilling Well Control Equipment and Control Systems for Diverter Equipment, Upstream Segment, Second Edition, July 2004. Global Standards

Rated working pressure

The maximum internal pressure that the equipment is designed to contain and/or control. For an RCD, there is no designated rated working pressure since the maximum internal pressure that the equipment is designed to contain and/or control depends on the operation: dynamic—pipe rotating, stripping—pipe reciprocating or tripped but not rotating and static—no pipe movement. Source: API SPEC 16RCD, Specification for Drill Through Equipment—Rotating Control Devices, Upstream Segment, First Edition, February 2005. Global Standards

Hazardous Substance

Definition(s)

Hazardous Substance

Any substance that, by reason of being explosive, flammable, toxic, corrosive, oxidizing, imitating, or otherwise harmful, has the potential to cause injury, illness, or death. 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 Source: API RP 74, Recommended Practice for Occupational Safety for Onshore Oil and Gas Production Operation, First Edition, October 2001 (March 2007). Global Standards

Hazardous Substance

A chemical, biological or physical agent that, by reason of a property that the agent possesses, is hazardous to the safety or health of a person exposed to it. Note: OSH (NL) 1.1; OSH (NS) Element 1, Part 1, Section 1.1. Source: 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

Hazardous Substance

“Hazardous substance” means a controlled product and a chemical, biological or physical agent that, by reason of a property that the agent possesses, is hazardous to the safety or health of a person exposed to it. Source: Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Occupational Health & Safety Requirements, Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board, Canada, December 2000. Regulations

Hazardous Substance

Hazardous substance means a substance:

that is described in the List of Designated Hazardous Substances [NOHSC:10005(1999)] published by the Australian Safety and Compensation Council, as existing from time to time; or
that has been determined, in writing, to be a hazardous substance by its manufacturer in accordance with the Approved Criteria for Classifying Hazardous Substances [NOHSC:1008(2004)] published by the Australian Safety and Compensation Council, as existing from time to time; or
that is mentioned in Part 3 of Schedule 3.2.

Source: Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage (Safety) Regulations 2009 (Select Legislative Instrument 2009 No. 382 as amended), Australia, prepared on 1 January 2012. Regulations

Hazardous substance

One which is likely to cause injury by reason of being explosive, flammable, extremely flammable, poisonous, corrosive, oxidizing, irritant, or otherwise harmful. Source: Petroleum Safety Orders--Drilling and Production, Definitions, California Code of Regulations, 8 CCR § 6505, December 2012. Regulations

Hazardous substance

"Hazardous Substance" means a substance which, by reason of being explosive, flammable, poisonous, corrosive, oxidizing, irritating, or otherwise harmful, is likely to cause occupational death, injury or illness. Source: State of Wyoming Occupational Safety and Health Rules and Regulations for Oil and Gas Well Drilling, Revised January 8, 2013. Regulations

Hazardous substance

A substance which by virtue of its chemical, physical, biological or toxicological properties constitutes a hazard. Source: Approved Code of Practice for Managing Hazards to Prevent Major Industrial Accidents, Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992, Department of Labour, New Zealand, July 1994. Regulatory Guidance

SO2

Definition(s)

SO₂

Sulfur dioxide. Source: API RP 49, Recommended Practice for Drilling and Well Servicing Operations Involving Hydrogen Sulfide, Third Edition, May 2001. Global Standards Source: Resolution MEPC.184(59), 2009 Guidelines for exhaust gas cleaning systems, 17 July 2009, International Maritime Organization. Regulatory Guidance

Should

Definition(s)

Should

For the purposes of this publication, the term should denotes a RP a) where a safe comparable alternative practice is available; b) that may be impractical under certain circumstances; or c) that may be unnecessary under certain circumstances or applications. This word indicates that the rule is a recommendation, the advisability of which depends on the facts in each situation. Sources: API RP 2D, Operation and Maintenance of Offshore Cranes, Sixth Edition, May 2007. Global Standards

Should

As used in a standard, “should” denotes a recommendation or that which is advised but not required in order to conform to the specification. Sources: API RP 17L2, Recommended Practice for Flexible Pipe Ancillary Equipment, First Edition, March 2013. Global Standards Sources: API RP 13C, Recommended Practice on Drilling Fluids Processing Systems Evaluation, Upstream Segment, Fourth Edition, December 2010. Global Standards

Should

“Should” is used to state that a provision is not mandatory, but is recommended as good practice. Sources: API RP 17L2, Recommended Practice for Flexible Pipe Ancillary Equipment, First Edition, March 2013. Global Standards

Should

Denotes a “recommended practice(s)”

Where a safe comparable alternative practice(s) is available;
That may be impractical under certain circumstances; or
That may be unnecessary under certain circumstances.

Sources: API RP 49, Recommended Practice for Drilling and Well Servicing Operations Involving Hydrogen Sulfide, Third Edition, May 2001. Global Standards

Should

Denotes a recommended practice:

Where a safe comparable alternative practice is available;
That may be impractical under certain circumstances: or
That may be unnecessary for personnel safety under certain circumstances.

Sources: API RP 54, Recommended Practice for Occupational Safety for Oil and Gas Well Drilling and Servicing Operations, Third Edition, August 1999 (2007). Global Standards

Should

Denotes a recommended practice(s) a) where a safe comparable alternative practice(s) is available; b) that may be impractical under certain circumstances; or c) that may be unnecessary under certain circumstances or applications. Sources: API RP 59, Recommended Practice for Well Control Operations, Second Edition, May 2006. Global Standards

Should

As used in a standards, “should” denotes a recommendation or that which is advised but not required in order to conform to the specification. Sources: API RP 67, Recommended Practice for Oilfield Explosives Safety, Upstream Segment, Second Edition, May 2007. Global Standards

Should

For the purpose of this document, should denotes a recommended practice(s)

Where a safe comparable alternative practice(s) is available;
That may be impractical under certain circumstances; or
That may be unnecessary for personnel safety under certain circumstances.

Sources: API RP 74, Recommended Practice for Occupational Safety for Onshore Oil and Gas Production Operation, First Edition, October 2001 (March 2007). Global Standards

Should

The term “should” denotes a recommendation or that which is advised but not required in order to conform to the recommended practice. Sources: API RP 96, Deepwater Well Design and Construction, First Edition, March 2013. Global Standards

Should

SHOULD is used to indicate that a provision is not mandatory, but RECOMMENDED as good practice. Sources: API SPEC 5CRA, Specification for Corrosion Resistant Alloy Seamless Tubes for Use as Casing, Tubing and Coupling Stock, Upstream Segment, First Edition, February 2010 (Errata August 2011). Global Standards Sources: API SPEC 5DP, Specification for Drill Pipe, First Edition, August 2009. Global Standards

Should

As used in a standard, “should” denotes a recommendation or that which is advised but not required in order to conform to the specification. Sources: API SPEC 5CRA, Specification for Corrosion Resistant Alloy Seamless Tubes for Use as Casing, Tubing and Coupling Stock, Upstream Segment, First Edition, February 2010 (Errata August 2011). Global Standards Sources: API SPEC 5CT, Specification for Casing and Tubing, Upstream Segment, Ninth Edition, July 2011 (Errata September 2012). Global Standards Sources: API SPEC 17D, Design and Operation of Subsea Production Systems—Subsea Wellhead and Tree Equipment, Upstream Segment, Second Edition May 2011 (Errata September 2011). Global Standards

Should

Should: As used in a standard, "should" denotes a recommendation or that which is advised but not required in order to conform to the specification. Sources: API SPEC 6A, Specification for Wellhead and Christmas Tree Equipment, Twentieth Edition, October 2010 (Addendum November 2012). Global Standards Sources: API SPEC 10A, Specification for Cements and Materials for Well Cementing, Twenty-fourth Edition, December 2010. Global Standards Sources: API SPEC 11D1, Packers and Bridge Plugs, Upstream Segment, Second Edition, July 2009. Global Standards Sources: API SPEC 13A, Specification for Drilling Fluids Materials, Eighteenth Edition, February 2010. Global Standards Sources: API SPEC 17E, Specification for Subsea Umbilicals, Upstream Segment, Fourth Edition, October 2010. Global Standards

Should

Refers to a recommended method which provides an example of how an operator can meet an expectation, but does not prevent an operator from selecting alternative best practices. Source: 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

Should

Indicates a recommendation that a certain course of action is preferred or particularly suitable. Alternative courses of action are allowable under the standard where agreed between contracting parties but shall be justified and documented. Sources: Offshore Standard DNV-OS-C101, Design of Offshore Steel Structures, General (LRFD Method, Det Norske Veritas, April 2011. Global Standards

Should

"Should" means recommended. Sources: State of Wyoming Occupational Safety and Health Rules and Regulations for Oil and Gas Well Drilling, Revised January 8, 2013. Regulations

Should

“Should”, means the authorities' recommended way of fulfilling the functional requirement. Alternative solutions with documented corresponding functionality and quality can be used without having to present this to the authorities. Source: Guidelines Regarding the Framework Regulations, Norway, updated December 2012. Regulatory Guidance

Should

Verbal form used to indicate that among several possibilities one is recommended as particularly suitable, without mentioning or excluding others, or that a certain course of action is preferred, but not necessarily required. Source: NORSOK D-002, Well intervention equipment, Rev. 2, June 2013. Global Standards

Should

Should is a recommendation. Alternative solutions having the same functionality and quality are acceptable. Source: NORSOK D-007, Well Testing Systems, Rev. 1, January 1996. Global Standards

Should

Indicates a preferred course of action or recommended practice to be adopted. Source: Approved Code of Practice for Managing Hazards to Prevent Major Industrial Accidents, Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992, Department of Labour, New Zealand, July 1994. Regulatory Guidance

Should

verbal form used to indicate that among several possibilities one is recommended as particularly suitable, without mentioning or excluding others, or that a certain course of action is preferred but not necessarily required . Source: Rules for Classification and Construction, IV Industrial Services, 6 Offshore Technology, 9 Guideline for Personnel Transfers by Means of Lifting Appliances, Edition 2011, Germanischer Lloyd SE, Global Standards

Should

Indicates that among several possibilities, one is recommended as particularly suitable, without mentioning or excluding others, or that a certain course of action is preferred but not necessarily required. Other possibilities may be applied subject to agreement. Source: Verification of Lifting Appliances for the Oil and Gas Industry, DNV-OSS-308, October 2010, Det Norske Veritas AS, Global Standards

MSDS

Definition(s)

MSDS

Material safety data sheet. Source:API Standards 2217A, Guidelines for Safe Work in Inert Confined Spaces in the Petroleum and Petrochemical Industries, Fourth Edition, July 2009. Global Standards Source: API RP 49, Recommended Practice for Drilling and Well Servicing Operations Involving Hydrogen Sulfide, Third Edition, May 2001. Global Standards Source: NOPSEMA Guidance note: Hazard Identification, N-04300-GN0107, Australia, Revision 5, December 2012. Regulatory Guidance

MSDS

Written or printed material concerning a hazardous chemical and prepared in accordance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200, ANSI Z400.1 or comparable international standard. An MSDS provides data on physical properties, safety, fire, and health hazards for a particular chemical, mixture or substance. Source:API Standards 2217A, Guidelines for Safe Work in Inert Confined Spaces in the Petroleum and Petrochemical Industries, Fourth Edition, July 2009. Global Standards

MSDS

Material Safety Data Sheets. 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

Protection

Definition(s)

Protection, special

An IEG protection technique other than those that have been standardized. This type of protection is referred to by IEG 60079-0 as "s." Source: API RP 14F, Design, Installation, and Maintenance of Electrical Systems for Fixed and Floating Offshore Petroleum Facilities for Unclassified and Class 1, Division 1 and Division 2 Locations, Fifth Edition, July 2008. Global Standards

Protection, type of

The specific measures applied to electrical apparatus to avoid ignition of a surrounding explosive atmosphere. Examples are "e" and "n." Source: API RP 14F, Design, Installation, and Maintenance of Electrical Systems for Fixed and Floating Offshore Petroleum Facilities for Unclassified and Class 1, Division 1 and Division 2 Locations, Fifth Edition, July 2008. Global Standards

Protection

Protection as mentioned in the second subsection, means, inter alia, that the equipment shall be located in such a manner that communication is not disrupted. Source: Guidelines Regarding the Facilities Regulations, Norway, updated December 2012. Regulatory Guidance

Protection

Protection as mentioned in the second subsection, means e.g. that the equipment shall be located such that communication is not interrupted. Source: Guidelines Regarding the Technical and Operational Regulations, Norway, updated December 2012. Regulatory Guidance

MODU

Definition(s)

MODU

Mobile offshore drilling unit. Source: API RP 2D, Operation and Maintenance of Offshore Cranes, Seventh Edition, December 2014. Global Standards Source: API Bulletin 97, Well Construction Interface Document Guidelines, First Edition, December 2013. Global Standards Source: A Guide to the Offshore Installations and Pipelines Works (Management and Administration) Regulations 1995, Guidance on Regulations (UK HSE L70), Second Edition, 2002. Regulatory Guidance Source: 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 Source: API RP 14F, Design, Installation, and Maintenance of Electrical Systems for Fixed and Floating Offshore Petroleum Facilities for Unclassified and Class 1, Division 1 and Division 2 Locations, Fifth Edition, July 2008. Global Standards Source: API RP 14G, Recommended Practice for Fire Prevention and Control on Fixed Open-type Offshore Production Platforms: Upstream Segment, Fourth Edition, April 2007. Global Standards Source: API SPEC 7K, Drilling and Well Servicing Equipment Upstream Segment, Fifth Edition, June 2010 (August 2010). Global Standards Source:API SPECIFICATION 7K, Drilling and Well Servicing Equipment, Sixth Edition, December 2015. Global Standards 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: 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 Source: NOPSEMA Guidance Note: ALARP, N-04300-GN0166, Australia, Revision 4, December 2012. Regulatory Guidance Source: NOPSEMA Guidance Note: Control Measures and Performance Standards, N-04300 GN0271, Australia, Revision 3, December 2011. Regulatory Guidance 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 Source: ISO 19901-7:2013, Petroleum and natural gas industries – Specific requirements for offshore structures – Part 7: Stationkeeping systems for floating offshore structures and mobile offshore units. Global Standards Source: Rules for Classification and Construction, IV Industrial Services, 6 Offshore Technology, 9 Guideline for Personnel Transfers by Means of Lifting Appliances, Edition 2011, Germanischer Lloyd SE, Global Standards 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

MODU

Structure capable of engaging in drilling and well intervention operations for exploration or exploitation of subsea petroleum resources. Source: ISO 19901-7:2013, Petroleum and natural gas industries – Specific requirements for offshore structures – Part 7: Stationkeeping systems for floating offshore structures and mobile offshore units. Global Standards

MODU

Mobile offshore drilling unit. Requirements for MODU will also be applicable for floating production and drilling units. Source: NORSOK D-001, Drilling facilities, Rev. 3, December 2012. Global Standards

Zone

Definition(s)

Zone

A method of specifying the probability that a location is made hazardous by the presence, or potential presence, of flammable concentrations of gases and vapors, or combustible mixtures of dusts. Source: API Recommended Practice 14FZ, Recommended Practice for Design, Installation, and Maintenance of Electrical Systems for Fixed and Floating Offshore Petroleum Facilities for Unclassified and Class I, Zone 0, Zone 1, and Zone 2 Locations, Second Edition, May 2013. Global Standards Source: API RP 14F, Design, Installation, and Maintenance of Electrical Systems for Fixed and Floating Offshore Petroleum Facilities for Unclassified and Class 1, Division 1 and Division 2 Locations, Fifth Edition, July 2008. Global Standards

Zone 0 (IEC)

An area in which an explosive gas atmosphere is present continuously or for long periods. (See IEC 60050, IEV 426-03-03.) Source: API Recommended Practice 14FZ, Recommended Practice for Design, Installation, and Maintenance of Electrical Systems for Fixed and Floating Offshore Petroleum Facilities for Unclassified and Class I, Zone 0, Zone 1, and Zone 2 Locations, Second Edition, May 2013. Global Standards Source: API RP 14F, Design, Installation, and Maintenance of Electrical Systems for Fixed and Floating Offshore Petroleum Facilities for Unclassified and Class 1, Division 1 and Division 2 Locations, Fifth Edition, July 2008. Global Standards

Zone 0, Class I (NEC)

A Class I, Zone 0 location is a location 1) in which ignitable concentrations of flammable gases or vapors are present continuously; or 2) in which ignitable concentrations of flammable gases or vapors are present for long periods of time, see NEC Section 505.5(B)(1). Source: API Recommended Practice 14FZ, Recommended Practice for Design, Installation, and Maintenance of Electrical Systems for Fixed and Floating Offshore Petroleum Facilities for Unclassified and Class I, Zone 0, Zone 1, and Zone 2 Locations, Second Edition, May 2013. Global Standards

Zone 0, Class I (NEC)

A Class I, Zone 0 location is a location 1) in which ignitable concentrations of flammable gases or vapors are present continuously; or 2) in which ignitable concentrations of flammable gases or vapors are present for long periods of time, see NEC Section 505-9(a). Source: API RP 14F, Design, Installation, and Maintenance of Electrical Systems for Fixed and Floating Offshore Petroleum Facilities for Unclassified and Class 1, Division 1 and Division 2 Locations, Fifth Edition, July 2008. Global Standards

Zone 0

Place in which an explosive atmosphere consisting of a mixture with air of flammable substances in the form of gas, vapour or mist is present continuously or for long periods or frequently.[IEV 426-03-03, modified] NOTE The MODU code definition is “Zone 0: in which an explosive gas/air mixture is continuously present or present for long periods.” Source: IEC 61892-7, Mobile and fixed offshore units – Electrical installations – Part 7: Hazardous areas. Global Standards

Zone 1 (IEC)

An area in which an explosive gas atmosphere is likely to occur in normal operation, see IEC 60050, IEV 426-03-04. Source: API Recommended Practice 14FZ, Recommended Practice for Design, Installation, and Maintenance of Electrical Systems for Fixed and Floating Offshore Petroleum Facilities for Unclassified and Class I, Zone 0, Zone 1, and Zone 2 Locations, Second Edition, May 2013. Global Standards Source: API RP 14F, Design, Installation, and Maintenance of Electrical Systems for Fixed and Floating Offshore Petroleum Facilities for Unclassified and Class 1, Division 1 and Division 2 Locations, Fifth Edition, July 2008. Global Standards

Zone 1, Class I (NEC)

A Class I, Zone 1 location is a location 1) in which ignitable concentrations of flammable gases or vapors are likely to exist under normal operating conditions; or 2) in which ignitable concentrations of flammable gases or vapors may exist frequently because of repair or maintenance operations or because of leakage; or 3) in which equipment is operated or processes are carried on, of such a nature that equipment breakdown or faulty operations could result in the release of ignitable concentrations of flammable gases or vapors and also cause simultaneous failure of electrical equipment in a mode to cause the electrical equipment to become a source of ignition; or 4) that is adjacent to a Class I, Zone 0 location from which ignitable concentrations of vapors could be communicated, unless communication is prevented by adequate positive-pressure ventilation from a source of clean air and effective safeguards against ventilation failure are provided, see NEC Article 505.5(B)(2). Source: API Recommended Practice 14FZ, Recommended Practice for Design, Installation, and Maintenance of Electrical Systems for Fixed and Floating Offshore Petroleum Facilities for Unclassified and Class I, Zone 0, Zone 1, and Zone 2 Locations, Second Edition, May 2013. Global Standards

Zone 1, Class I (NEC)

A Class I, Zone 1 location is a location 1) in which ignitable concentrations of flammable gases or vapors are likely to exist under normal operating conditions; or 2) in which ignitable concentrations of flammable gases or vapors may exist frequently because of repair or maintenance operations or because of leakage; or 3) in which equipment is operated or processes are carried on, of such a nature that equipment breakdown or faulty operations could result in the release of ignitable concentrations of flammable gases or vapors and also cause simultaneous failure of electrical equipment in a mode to cause the electrical equipment to become a source of ignition; or 4) that is adjacent to a Class I, Zone 0 location from which ignitable concentrations of vapors could be communicated, unless communication is prevented by adequate positive-pressure ventilation from a source of clean air and effective safeguards against ventilation failure are provided, see NEC Article 505-9(b). Source: API RP 14F, Design, Installation, and Maintenance of Electrical Systems for Fixed and Floating Offshore Petroleum Facilities for Unclassified and Class 1, Division 1 and Division 2 Locations, Fifth Edition, July 2008. Global Standards

Zone 1

Place in which an explosive atmosphere consisting of a mixture with air of flammable substances in the form of gas, vapour or mist is likely to occur in normal operation occasionally. [IEV 426-03-04, modified] NOTE The MODU code definition is “Zone 1: in which an explosive gas/air mixture is likely to occur in normal operation.” Source: IEC 61892-7, Mobile and fixed offshore units – Electrical installations – Part 7: Hazardous areas. Global Standards

Zone 2 (IEC)

An area in which an explosive gas atmosphere is not likely to occur in normal operation and, if it does occur, is likely to do so only infrequently and will exist for a short period only, see IEC 60050, IEV 426-03-05. Source: API Recommended Practice 14FZ, Recommended Practice for Design, Installation, and Maintenance of Electrical Systems for Fixed and Floating Offshore Petroleum Facilities for Unclassified and Class I, Zone 0, Zone 1, and Zone 2 Locations, Second Edition, May 2013. Global Standards Source: API RP 14F, Design, Installation, and Maintenance of Electrical Systems for Fixed and Floating Offshore Petroleum Facilities for Unclassified and Class 1, Division 1 and Division 2 Locations, Fifth Edition, July 2008. Global Standards

Zone 2, Class I (NEC)

A Class I, Zone 2 location is a location 1) in which ignitable concentrations of flammable gases or vapors are not likely to occur in normal operation, and if they do occur, will exist only for a short period; or 2) in which volatile flammable liquids, flammable gases, or flammable vapors are handled, processed, or used, but in which the liquids, gases, or vapors normally are confined within closed containers or closed systems from which they can escape only as a result of accidental rupture or breakdown of the containers or system, or as the result of the abnormal operation of the equipment with which the liquids or gases are handled, processed, or used; or 3) in which ignitable concentrations of flammable gases or vapors normally are prevented by positive mechanical ventilation, but which may become hazardous as the result of failure or abnormal operation of the ventilation equipment; or 4) that is adjacent to a Class I, Zone 1 location, from which ignitable concentrations of flammable gases or vapors could be communicated, unless such communication is prevented by adequate positive-pressure ventilation from a source of clean air, and effective safeguards against ventilation failure are provided, see NEC Section 505.5(B)(3). Source: API Recommended Practice 14FZ, Recommended Practice for Design, Installation, and Maintenance of Electrical Systems for Fixed and Floating Offshore Petroleum Facilities for Unclassified and Class I, Zone 0, Zone 1, and Zone 2 Locations, Second Edition, May 2013. Global Standards

Zone 2, Class I (NEC)

A Class I, Zone 2 location is a location 1) in which ignitable concentrations of flammable gases or vapors are not likely to occur in normal operation, and if they do occur, will exist only for a short period; or 2) in which volatile flammable liquids, flammable gases, or flammable vapors are handled, processed, or used, but in which the liquids, gases, or vapors normally are confined within closed containers or closed systems from which they can escape only as a result of accidental rupture or breakdown of the containers or system, or as the result of the abnormal operation of the equipment with which the liquids or gases are handled, processed, or used; or 3) in which ignitable concentrations of flammable gases or vapors normally are prevented by positive mechanical ventilation, but which may become hazardous as the result of failure or abnormal operation of the ventilation equipment; or 4) that is adjacent to a Class I, Zone 1 location, from which ignitable concentrations of flammable gases or vapors could be communicated, unless such communication is prevented by adequate positive-pressure ventilation from a source of clean air, and effective safeguards against ventilation failure are provided, see NEC Section 505-9(c). Source: API RP 14F, Design, Installation, and Maintenance of Electrical Systems for Fixed and Floating Offshore Petroleum Facilities for Unclassified and Class 1, Division 1 and Division 2 Locations, Fifth Edition, July 2008. Global Standards

Zone 2

Place in which an explosive atmosphere consisting of a mixture with air of flammable substances in the form of gas, vapour or mist is not likely to occur in normal operation but, if it does occur, will persist for a short period only.[IEV 426-03-05, modified] NOTE 1 In this definition, the word "persist" means the total time for which the flammable atmosphere will exist. This will normally comprise the total of the duration of the release, plus the time taken for the flammable atmosphere to disperse after the release has stopped. NOTE 2 Indications of the frequency of the occurrence and duration may be taken from codes relating to specific industries or applications. NOTE 3 The MODU code definition is “Zone 2: in which an explosive gas/air mixture is not likely to occur, or in which such a mixture, if it does occur, will only exist for a short time.”³

Zone

“Zone” means any stratum or strata designated by the Minister as a zone, either generally or in respect of any designated area, or any specified well or wells (zone). Source: Canada Oil and Gas Drilling and Production Regulations, C.R.C., c. 1517, February 2013. Regulations

Zone

“Zone” means any stratum or any sequence of strata and includes, for the purposes of the definition “commingled production”, section 7, subsection 61(2), sections 64 to 66 and 73, subsection 82(2) and section 85, a zone that has been designated as such by the Board under section 4 (couche). Source: Canada Oil and Gas Drilling and Production Regulations, SOR/2009-315, February 2013. Regulations 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

Zone

Part of a hazardous area based upon the frequency of the occurrence and duration of an explosive gas atmosphere. Source: ISO 13702:2015, Petroleum and natural gas industries — Control and mitigation of fires and explosions on offshore production installations — Requirements and guidelines, Second Edition, August 2015. Global Standards

Zone

“Zone” means any stratum or any sequence of strata and includes, for the purposes of the definition “commingled production”, section 7, subsection 61(2), sections 64 to 66 and 74, subsection 83(2) and section 86, a zone that has been designated as such by the Board under section 4; couche. Source: Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Drilling and Production Regulations, SOR/2009-317, Canada, current to May 31, 2012. Regulations

Zone

See “security zone

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

LEL

Definition(s)

LEL

Lower explosive limit (LFL preferred). Source: API RP 14F, Design, Installation, and Maintenance of Electrical Systems for Fixed and Floating Offshore Petroleum Facilities for Unclassified and Class 1, Division 1 and Division 2 Locations, Fifth Edition, July 2008. Global Standards Source: API RP 49, Recommended Practice for Drilling and Well Servicing Operations Involving Hydrogen Sulfide, Third Edition, May 2001. Global Standards Source: NOPSEMA Guidance note: Hazard Identification, N-04300-GN0107, Australia, Revision 5, December 2012. Regulatory Guidance

LEL

Lower explosion limit. Source: API STD 689, Collection and Exchange of Reliability and Maintenance Data for Equipment, First Edition, July 2007. Global Standards

LEL

lower explosive (flammable) limit. Source: API RP 98, Personal Protective Equipment Selection for Oil Spill Responders, First Edition, August 2013. Global Standards

LEL

Minimum concentration of combustible gas or vapor in air (expressed in percent of gas or vapor in air by volume) below which propagation of flame does not occur on contact with an ignition source. NOTE Lower flammable limit (LFL) is synonymous with lower explosive limit (LEL). Source: API RP 98, Personal Protective Equipment Selection for Oil Spill Responders, First Edition, August 2013. Global Standards

IMO

Definition(s)

IMO

International Maritime Organization. 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 Source: API RP 14F, Design, Installation, and Maintenance of Electrical Systems for Fixed and Floating Offshore Petroleum Facilities for Unclassified and Class 1, Division 1 and Division 2 Locations, Fifth Edition, July 2008. Global Standards Source: API RP 17G, Recommended Practice for Completion/Workover Risers, Second Edition, July 2006 (Reaffirmed April 2011). Global Standards Source: Commercial Diving Projects Offshore, Diving at Work Regulations 1997, Approved Code of Practice (UK HSE L103), First Edition, 1998. Regulatory Guidance 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 Source: ISO 13702:2015, Petroleum and natural gas industries — Control and mitigation of fires and explosions on offshore production installations — Requirements and guidelines, Second Edition, August 2015. Global Standards Source: ISO 15544:2000, Petroleum and natural gas industries – Offshore production installations – Requirements and guidelines for emergency. Global Standards Source: ISO 19901-7:2013, Petroleum and natural gas industries – Specific requirements for offshore structures – Part 7: Stationkeeping systems for floating offshore structures and mobile offshore units. Global Standards Source: NOPSEMA Guidance Note: ALARP, N-04300-GN0166, Australia, Revision 4, December 2012. Regulatory Guidance Source: Prevention of Fire and Explosion, and Emergency Response on Offshore Installations, Offshore Installations (Prevention of Fire and Explosion, and Emergency Response) Regulations 1995, Approved Code of Practice and guidance (UK HSE L65), Second Edition, 1997. Regulatory Guidance Source: NOGEPA Industrial Guideline No. 16, Working with Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials (NORM), Netherlands, Version 1, January 2009. Global Standards Source: Rules for Classification and Construction, IV Industrial Services, 6 Offshore Technology, 9 Guideline for Personnel Transfers by Means of Lifting Appliances, Edition 2011, Germanischer Lloyd SE, Global Standards Source: Rules for Classification – Offshore units, DNVGL-OU-0101, Offshore drilling and support units, DNV GL, July 2015. Global Standards

IADC

Definition(s)

IADC

International Association of Drilling Contractors. Source: API RP 14F, Design, Installation, and Maintenance of Electrical Systems for Fixed and Floating Offshore Petroleum Facilities for Unclassified and Class 1, Division 1 and Division 2 Locations, Fifth Edition, July 2008. Global Standards Source: API RP 59, Recommended Practice for Well Control Operations, Second Edition, May 2006. Global Standards Source: Deepwater Well Control Guidelines. IADC Guidelines 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 Source: OGP Report No. 476, Recommendations for enhancements to well control training, examination and certification, International Association of Oil & Gas Producers, October 2012. Global Standards Source: NOGEPA Industrial Guideline No. 43, Surface BOP Review, Best Practices Checklist, Netherlands, Version 0, December 2011. Global Standards 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

FPSO

Definition(s)

FPSO

Floating Production Storage and Offloading System . Source: API RP 2FB, Recommended Practice for the Design of Offshore Facilities Against Fire and Blast Loading, First Edition, April 2006. Global Standards

FPSO

Floating production storage offloading. 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 Source: API RP 14F, Design, Installation, and Maintenance of Electrical Systems for Fixed and Floating Offshore Petroleum Facilities for Unclassified and Class 1, Division 1 and Division 2 Locations, Fifth Edition, July 2008. Global Standards

FPSO

Floating Production Storage and Offloading.^4, Source: API RP 17B, Recommended Practice for Flexible Pipe, Fourth Edition, July 2008. Global Standards Source: NOPSEMA Guidance Note: Control Measures and Performance Standards, N-04300 GN0271, Australia, Revision 3, December 2011. Regulatory Guidance

FPSO

Floating Production, Storage and Offloading. Source: NOPSEMA Guidance note: Safety Case Lifecycle Management, N04300-GN0087, Australia, Revision 5, December 2012. Regulatory Guidance Source: NOPSEMA Guidance Note: ALARP, N-04300-GN0166, Australia, Revision 4, December 2012. Regulatory Guidance

FPSO

Floating production, storage and offloading structure. Source: ISO 19901-7:2013, Petroleum and natural gas industries – Specific requirements for offshore structures – Part 7: Stationkeeping systems for floating offshore structures and mobile offshore units. Global Standards

CSA

Definition(s)

CSA

Canadian Standards Association. 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 Source: API RP 14F, Design, Installation, and Maintenance of Electrical Systems for Fixed and Floating Offshore Petroleum Facilities for Unclassified and Class 1, Division 1 and Division 2 Locations, Fifth Edition, July 2008. Global Standards 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 Source: Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Occupational Health & Safety Requirements, Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board, Canada, December 2000. Regulations 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: Oil and Gas Occupational Safety and Health Regulations, SOR/87-612, Canada, current to April 29, 2013. Regulations

CSA

“CSA” means the Canadian Standards Association (ACNOR). Source: Canada Oil and Gas Occupational Safety and Health Regulations, SOR/87-612, February 2013. 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

Cargo Tank

Definition(s)

Cargo tank

Any tank or vessel, located in the below deck area, designed to contain cargo. Source: API Recommended Practice 14FZ, Recommended Practice for Design, Installation, and Maintenance of Electrical Systems for Fixed and Floating Offshore Petroleum Facilities for Unclassified and Class I, Zone 0, Zone 1, and Zone 2 Locations, Second Edition, May 2013. Global Standards Source: API RP 14F, Design, Installation, and Maintenance of Electrical Systems for Fixed and Floating Offshore Petroleum Facilities for Unclassified and Class 1, Division 1 and Division 2 Locations, Fifth Edition, July 2008. Global Standards

Cargo tank

Cargo tank is the envelope designed to contain the cargo. 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

Surface Unit

Definition(s)

Surface Unit

Surface unit is a unit with a ship- or barge-type displacement hull of single or multiple hull construction intended for operation in the floating condition. 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.267(85), International Code on Intact Stability, 2008 (2008 IS Code), 4 December 2008, International Maritime Organization. Regulatory Guidance Source: IMO Resolution MSC.267(85), adoption of the International Code on Intact Stability, 2008 (2008 IS Code), 4 December 2008, International Maritime Organization. Regulatory Guidance Surface Type Unit Surface type unit means a unit with a ship shape or barge type displacement hull of single or multiple hull construction intended for operation in the floating condition. Source: Mobile Offshore Drilling Units, 46 CFR 107-109 (2013). Regulations

Standard Fire Test

Definition(s)

Standard Fire Test

Standard Fire Test means the test in which specimens of the relevant bulkheads or decks, having a surface of approximately 4.65 square meters (50 square feet) and a height of 2.44 meters (8 feet) resembling as closely as possible the intended construction and including, where appropriate, at least one joint, are exposed in a test furnace to a series of temperature relationships approximately as follows: (1) At the end of 5 minutes, 538 °C. (1,000 °F.) (2) At the end of 10 minutes, 704 °C. (1,300 °F.) (3) At the end of 30 minutes, 843 °C. (1,550 °F.) (4) At the end of 60 minutes, 927 °C. (1,700 °F.). Source: Mobile Offshore Drilling Units, 46 CFR 107-109 (2013). Regulations

Standard Fire Test

Standard fire test means a test in which specimens are exposed in a test furnace to temperatures corresponding approximately to the standard time-temperature curve. Source: IMO Resolution MSC.307(88), International Code for Application of Fire Test Procedures, 2010 (2010 FTP Code), 3 December 2010, International Maritime Organization. Regulatory Guidance

Standard Fire Test

A standard fire test is one in which the specimens of the relevant bulkheads and decks are exposed in a test furnace to temperatures corresponding approximately to the standard time-temperature curve. The test methods shall be in accordance with the Fire Test Procedures Code. <Chapter II-2, Part A, regulation 3>. 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

Standard Fire Test

“Standard fire test” means a test conducted in accordance with Regulation 3.2 of Chapter II-2 of International Maritime Organization International Conference on Safety of Life at Sea; essai standard de résistance au feu. 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

Standard Fire Test

A standard fire test is a test in which specimens of the relevant bulkheads or decks are exposed in a test furnace to temperatures corresponding approximately to the standard time-temperature curve in accordance with the test method specified in the Fire Test Procedures Code. The specimen is to have an exposed surface of not less than 4,65 m² and height (or length of deck) of 2,44 m resembling as closely as possible the intended construction and including where appropriate at least one joint. The standard time-temperature curve is defined by a smooth curve drawn through the following temperature points measured above the initial furnace temperature: At the end of the first 5 minutes - 576°C At the end of the first 10 minutes - 679°C At the end of the first 15 minutes - 738°C At the end of the first 30 minutes - 841°C At the end of the first 60 minutes - 945°C. 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

Self-Elevating Unit

Definition(s)

Self-Elevating Unit

Self-elevating unit is a unit with movable legs capable of raising its hull above the surface of the sea and lowering it back into the sea. 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.267(85), International Code on Intact Stability, 2008 (2008 IS Code), 4 December 2008, International Maritime Organization. Regulatory Guidance

Self-Elevating Unit

Self-elevating unit means a unit with moveable legs capable of raising its hull above the surface of the sea. Source: Mobile Offshore Drilling Units, 46 CFR 107-109 (2013). Regulations

Self-Elevating Unit

Self-elevating unit is a unit with moveable legs capable of raising its hull above the surface of the sea. Source: IMO Resolution MSC.267(85), adoption of the International Code on Intact Stability, 2008 (2008 IS Code), 4 December 2008, International Maritime Organization. Regulatory Guidance

Self-Elevating Unit

Self-elevating units are mobile units which are designed to operate as sea bed-stabilised units in an elevated mode. These units have a buoyant hull with movable legs capable of raising the hull above the surface of the sea. The legs may be designed to penetrate the sea bed, or be attached to a mat or individual footings which rest on the sea bed. Source: Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Mobile Offshore Units, Part 1, Regulations, June 2013, Lloyd’s Register, Global Standards

International Voyage

Definition(s)

International voyages

International voyages means voyages in international waters, as defined in chapter I of the 1974 SOLAS Convention, as amended. Source: IMO resolution A.1021(26), Guidelines for ships operating in polar waters, 18 January 2010, International Maritime Organization, Regulatory Guidance

International voyage

“International voyage” means a voyage by a ship entitled to fly the flag of one State to or from a port, shipyard, or offshore terminal under the jurisdiction of another State. Source: International Convention on the Control of Harmful Anti-fouling Systems on Ships,2001, Legislation

International voyage

“International voyage” has the same meaning as stated in Regulation 2(d) of part A, chapter I in the International Convention for Safety of Life at Sea, 1974. (SOLAS 74), which is: “a voyage from a country to which the present Convention applies to a port outside such country, or conversely. The Coast Guard has interpreted this definition to include the following:

A voyage from a country to which SOLAS 1974 applies, to a port outside that country or the reverse;
A voyage from any territory, including the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, all possesssions of the United States, and all lands held by the United States under a protectorate or mandate, whose international relations are the responsibility of a contracting SOLAS 74 government, or which is administered by the United Nations, to a port outside that territory or the reverse.

The Coast Guard has interpreted this definition to not include a “Great Lakes voyage” which means a voyage solely on the Great Lakes of North America and the St. Lawrence River west of a straight line drawn from Capedes Rosiers to West Point, Anticosti Island and, on the north side of Anticosti Island, the 63rd Meridian. Source: Mobile Offshore Drilling Units, 46 CFR 107-109 (2013). Regulations

International voyages

"International voyage" means a voyage by a ship entitled to fly the flag of one State to or from a port, shipyard, or offshore terminal under the jurisdiction of another State. Source: Source: Resolution MEPC.195(61), 2010 Guidelines for Survey and Certification of Anti-fouling Systemson Ships, 1 October 2010, International Maritime Organization. Regulatory Guidance

Column Stabilized Unit

Definition(s)

Column-Stabilized Unit

Column-stabilized unit is a unit with the main deck connected to the underwater hull or footings by columns or caissons. 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.267(85), International Code on Intact Stability, 2008 (2008 IS Code), 4 December 2008, International Maritime Organization. Regulatory Guidance Source: Mobile Offshore Drilling Units, 46 CFR 107-109 (2013). Regulations Source: IMO Resolution MSC.267(85), adoption of the International Code on Intact Stability, 2008 (2008 IS Code), 4 December 2008, International Maritime Organization. Regulatory Guidance

Vessel

Definition(s)

Vessel

A common term for ships, craft, offshore units and offshore installations. Source: Offshore Gangways, DNVGL-ST-0358, DNV GL, September 2017. Global Standards

Vessel

In the context of these rules mean a mobile offshore unit (MOU). Source: Rules for Classification – Offshore units, DNVGL-OU-0101, Offshore drilling and support units, DNV GL, July 2015. Global Standards

Vessel

Container or structural envelope in which materials are processed, treated, or stored [e.g. pressure vessels, reactor vessels, and storage vessels (tanks)]. Source: API STD 521, Pressure-relieving and Depressuring Systems, Sixth Edition, January 2014. Global Standards

Vessel

Every description of watercraft used or capable of being used as a means of transportation on the water. The term does not include a structure that is or is designed to be, permanently affixed to one location, or a drilling or workover vessel that is stationary or fixed for the performance of its primary function. Source: Oil and Gas Division, Texas Administrative Code, Title 16, Chapter 3, February 2013. Regulations

Vessel

Vessel means every description of watercraft or other artificial contrivance used, or capable of being used, as a means of transportation on water. Source: Outer Continental Shelf Activities, 33 CFR 140-147 (2013). Regulations

Vessel

“Vessel” includes a hovercraft and any floating structure which is capable of being navigated. Source: The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 (Application outside Great Britain) Order 2001, UK S.I. 2013/214, 2013. Regulations

Vessel

Like the Petroleum Act, the Working Environment Act will apply to facilities in the petroleum activities. The term facility is the same as is used in the Petroleum Act, cf. the definition in Section 1-6, litera d of the Petroleum Act. The Working Environment Act has a different, narrower application for vessels than the Petroleum Act, but in the determination of what constitutes a facility and what constitutes a vessel, the same criteria as follow from the petroleum legislation form the basis. Reference is here made to the delimitation in the Petroleum Act in connection with Section 1-4 cf. Section 1-6 litera c, which further limits what vessels can be considered supply and standby vessels, cf. Odelsting Proposition No. 43 (1995-1996), pages 27 and 28. The term includes, in addition to vessels that transport personnel and equipment, crane barges and other service vessels, vessels used to carry out manned underwater operations, pipe-laying vessels, vessels that carry out seismic surveys, etc. On the other hand, e.g. mobile drilling facilities, drilling or production vessels, flotels, etc. will clearly be covered by the term facility. As follows from the second subsection, however, certain restrictions have been set in the actual scope in relation to the Petroleum Act, which entails that the Working Environment Act will have a somewhat more limited application as regards the vessel function. Source: Guidelines Regarding the Framework Regulations, Norway, updated December 2012. Regulatory Guidance

Vessel

Vessel means a vessel used in navigation, other than air navigation, and includes a barge, lighter or other floating vessel. Source: Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Act 2006, Australia, amended 2012. Legislation

Vessel

“Vessel” includes a hovercraft and any floating structure which is capable of being staffed. Source: The Offshore Installations and Pipeline Works (Management and Administration) Regulations 1995, UK S.I. 1995/738, 1995. Regulations Source: The Offshore Installations (Safety Case) Regulations 2005, UK S.I. 2005/3117, 2005. Regulations

Vessel

The word “vessel” includes every description of water craft, including non-displacement craft, WIG craft and seaplanes, used or capable of being used as a means of transportation on water. Source: IMO Resolution A.910(22), Amendments to the Convention on the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972, 22 January 2002, International Maritime Organization. Legislation

Vessel

“Vessel” includes an aircraft, a hovercraft and any floating structure other than an offshore installation. Source: The Offshore Installations (Inspectors and Casualties) Regulations 1973, UK S.I. 1973/1842, 1973. Regulations

Owner

Definition(s)

Owner

The organization engaging a service provider to perform life cycle management on a managed product.

NOTE: The owner may be the equipment manufacturer or a service company for items such as rental tooling and/or equipment. For the purposes of this document, the owner may not necessarily be the legal owner of the equipment.

Source: API STANDARD 18LCM, Product Life Cycle Management System Requirements for the Petroleum and Natural Gas Industries, First Edition, April 2017. Global Standards

Owner

Owner means a person holding title to or, in the absence of title, other indicia of ownership of a unit; however, this does not include a person who holds indicia of ownership primarily to protect a security interest in the unit and does not participate in the management or operation of the unit. Source: Outer Continental Shelf Activities, 33 CFR 140-147 (2013). Regulations

Owner

The individual, partnership, firm, or corporation to whom the United States issues a lease and has been assigned an obligation to make royalty payments required by the lease. Source: API RP 75, Recommended Practice for Development of a Safety and Environmental Management Program for Offshore Operations and Facilities: Upstream Segment, Third Edition, May 2004. Global Standards

Owner

A party who owns physical infrastructure assets (pipelines, platforms, or terminals) and/or a party who owns capacity rights in those physical assets but does not own the asset itself. Source: API RP 2SIM, Structural Integrity Management of Fixed Offshore Structures, First Edition, November 2014. Global Standards

Owner/user

An owner or user of pressure vessels who exercises control over the operation, engineering, inspection, repair, alteration, pressure testing and rerating of those pressure vessels. Source: API 510, Pressure Vessel Inspection Code: In-Service Inspection, Rating, Repair, and Alteration Downstream Segment, Ninth Edition, June 2006. Global Standards

Owner

Entity having ownership of the new OCTG at the time inspection is contracted, specifying the type of inspection or testing to be conducted and authorizing its performance. NOTE The owner might be the purchaser. Source: API RP 5A5, Field Inspection of New Casing, Tubing, and Plain-end Drill Pipe, Reaffirmed August 2010. Global Standards

Owner

'Owner' means an entity legally entitled to control the operation of a non-production installation. 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

Owner

"Owner" means the person who has the right to drill into and produce from a pool and to appropriate the oil or gas the person produces therefrom either for that person or others or for that person and others. Source: Control of Oil and Gas Resources, North Dakota Century Code, Title 38, Chapter 8, February 2013 Legislation

Owner

Owner, in relation to a vessel, means:

if the vessel is being operated by a person who:
1. does not own the vessel; and
2. has the whole possession and control of the vessel; the person operating the vessel; or
in any other case—the person who owns the vessel.

Source: Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Act 2006, Australia, amended 2012. Legislation

Owner

Representative of the company or companies which own a development, who can be the operator on behalf of co-licensees. Source: ISO 19901-7:2013, Petroleum and natural gas industries – Specific requirements for offshore structures – Part 7: Stationkeeping systems for floating offshore structures and mobile offshore units. Global Standards

Owner

Representative of the company or companies owning or leasing a development Source: ISO 19900:2013, Petroleum and natural gas industries – General requirements for offshore structures. Global Standards

Owner

A person, other than a lien holder, who has an asset or title to a petroleum and natural gas industry system, facility, or equipment and is

(a) responsible for the ongoing operation of a petroleum and natural gas industry system; or
(b) in charge of managing the operation of a petroleum and natural gas industry system, if all or part of the petroleum and natural gas industry system are owned jointly by different persons.

Source: Canadian Standards Association, Z246.1-09, Security management for petroleum and natural gas industry systems, August 2009, Regional Standards

Owner

Company or person who specifies the type of inspection or testing to be conducted and who has the authority to order it performed. Source: API RP 7G-2, Recommended Practice for Inspection and Classification of Used Drill Stem Elements, First Edition, August 2009. Global Standards

Owner

Individual, legal entity or organization holding legal title to the equipment. Source: API RP 8B, Recommended Practice for Procedures for Inspections, Maintenance, Repair and Remanufacture of Hoisting Equipment, Seventh Edition, March 2002 (Reaffirmed: August 2012). Global Standards

Owner

OWNER shall mean the person who has the right to drill into and produce from a pool and to appropriate the oil or gas produced therefrom either for such owner or others or for such owner and others, including owners of a well capable of producing oil or gas, or both. Source: Oil and Gas Conservation Commission, Practice and Procedure, Code of Colorado Regulations, 2 CCR 404-1, February 2013. Regulations

Owner

The word “operator” is used in these rules and regulations and accompanying forms interchangeably with the same meaning as the term “owner” except in Rules 301, 323, 401 and 530 where the word “operator” is used to identify the persons designated by the owner or owners to perform the functions covered by those rules. Source: Oil and Gas Conservation Commission, Practice and Procedure, Code of Colorado Regulations, 2 CCR 404-1, February 2013. Regulations

Owner

The words POOL, PERSON, OWNER, PRODUCER, OIL, GAS, WASTE, CORRELATIVE RIGHTS and COMMON SOURCE OF SUPPLY are defined by the Act, and said definitions are hereby adopted in these Rules and Regulations. From C.R.S. 34-60-103 (2012): "Owner" means the person who has the right to drill into and produce from a pool and to appropriate the oil or gas he produces therefrom either for himself or others or for himself and others, including the owner of a well capable of producing oil or gas, or both. Source: Oil and Gas Conservation Commission, Practice and Procedure, Code of Colorado Regulations, 2 CCR 404-1, February 2013. Regulations

Owner

Owner―as used herein, shall have the meaning as such term is defined in Title 30 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950. Source: Natural Resources, Office of Conservation – General Operations, Louisiana Administrative Code, Title 43, Part XIX, March 2013. Regulations

Owner

“Owner” includes a trustee, receiver, mortgagee in possession, tenant, lessee or occupier of lands or premises used as a workplace and a person who acts for, or on behalf of, an owner as an agent or delegate. Source: Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Occupational Health & Safety Requirements, Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board, Canada, December 2000. Regulations

Owner

“Owner” means the person who has the right to drill into and to produce from a pool, and to appropriate the production either for the person or for the person and another. Source: Oil and Gas, New Mexico Administrative Code Title 19, Chapter 15, January 2013. Regulations

Owner

“Owner” means the person who has the right to drill on a tract or drilling unit and to drill into and produce from a pool and to appropriate the oil or gas that he produces therefrom either for himself or for others. Source: Division of Mineral Resources Management - Oil and Gas, Ohio Administrative Code, Chapter 1501:9, January 2012. Regulations

Owner

“Owner or operator” means the owner or operator of any facility or activity subject to regulation under Chapter 1501:9-7 of the Administrative Code. Source: Division of Mineral Resources Management - Oil and Gas, Ohio Administrative Code, Chapter 1501:9, January 2012. Regulations

Owner

"Owner" means the person or persons who have the right to drill into and to produce from any common source of supply, and to appropriate the production either for himself, or for himself and others. Source: Corporation Commission, Oil and Gas Conservation, Oklahoma Administrative Code 165:10, February 2013. Regulations

Owner

In sections 86 to 107, “owner” means any person who is entitled to compensation under section 75. Source: National Energy Board Act, R.S.C., 1985, c. N-7, Canada, current to April 29, 2013. Legislation

Owner

Owner—A person who owns, manages, leases, controls or possesses a well or coal property. For purposes of sections 203(a)(4) and (5) and 210 of the act (58 P. S. § § 601.203(a)(4) and (5) and 601.210), the term does not include those owners or possessors of surface real property on which the abandoned well is located who did not participate or incur costs in the drilling or extraction operation of the abandoned well and had no right of control over the drilling or extraction operation of the abandoned well. The term does not apply to orphan wells except where the Department determines a prior owner or operator benefited from the well as provided in section 210(a) of the act. Source: Oil and Gas Wells, Pennsylvania Code, Title 25, Chapter 78, December 2012. Regulations

Owner

The person recognized by the Commission as owning all or part of a storage facility, or such person's authorized representative. Source: Oil and Gas Division, Texas Administrative Code, Title 16, Chapter 3, February 2013. Regulations

Owner

The person who owns a facility or part of a facility. Source: Oil and Gas Division, Texas Administrative Code, Title 16, Chapter 3, February 2013. Regulations

Owner

Detailed guidance on the definition of ‘owner’ is set out in guidance to MAR, regulation. Source: Prevention of Fire and Explosion, and Emergency Response on Offshore Installations, Offshore Installations (Prevention of Fire and Explosion, and Emergency Response) Regulations 1995, Approved Code of Practice and guidance (UK HSE L65), Second Edition, 1997. Regulatory Guidance

Owner

The definition of ‘owner’ in these Regulations is new and replaces the definition formerly found in the Mineral Workings (Offshore Installations) Act 1971 (MWA). The MWA definition was linked to registration, but the requirement to register installations is revoked by these Regulations. The new definition refers to the person who controls the operation of the installation, ie the person who contracts with the operator to use the installation for oil and gas related activity. This will normally be the same person as under the definition formerly used in the MWA. It does not refer to the operator (who contracts with the owner) or to the installation manager, who is appointed by the owner (see regulation 6). The owner as defined in these Regulations may not be the owner in the ordinary financial sense. Source: A Guide to the Offshore Installations and Pipelines Works (Management and Administration) Regulations 1995, Guidance on Regulations (UK HSE L70), Second Edition, 2002. Regulatory Guidance

Owner

This regulation maintains the application offshore of the 1969 Act, with modifications, though the 1975 Regulations which originally applied the Act offshore are revoked (see Schedule 2). The definitions (eg of ‘owner’) have been brought into line with those used in MAR. However, ‘owner’ here applies to both fixed and mobile offshore installations, rather than using the term ‘operator’ in respect of fixed installations. Source: A Guide to the Offshore Installations and Pipelines Works (Management and Administration) Regulations 1995, Guidance on Regulations (UK HSE L70), Second Edition, 2002. Regulatory Guidance

Owner

“Owner” in relation to a mobile installation means the person who controls the operation of the installation. Source: The Offshore Installations and Pipeline Works (Management and Administration) Regulations 1995, UK S.I. 1995/738, 1995. Regulations

Owner

In regulation 2(1) (definitions) of the Diving Operations at Work Regulations 1981(3) (“the 1981 Regulations”) there shall be added, after the definition of “offshore installation” the following definition: ““owner”, in relation to an offshore installation, means the person who is, in relation to the installation, the duty holder as defined by regulation 2(1) of the Offshore Installations and Pipeline Works (Management and Administration) Regulations 1995 in relation to that installation”. Source: The Offshore Installations and Pipeline Works (Management and Administration) Regulations 1995, UK S.I. 1995/738, 1995. Regulations

Owner

In regulation 2 (interpretation) of the Offshore Installations (Emergency Pipe-line Valve) Regulations 1989 (Note: S.I. 1989/1029.) for the definition of “owner” there shall be substituted the following definition: ““owner”, in relation to—

an offshore installation, means the person who is, in relation to the installation, the duty holder as defined by regulation 2(1) of the 1995 Regulations in relation to that installation; and
a pipeline in respect of which no person has been designated as its owner in pursuance of section 33(3) of the 1975 Act, means the person in whom the pipeline is vested”.

Source: The Offshore Installations and Pipeline Works (Management and Administration) Regulations 1995, UK S.I. 1995/738, 1995. Regulations

Owner

In regulation 2 (interpretation) of the Offshore Installations (Safety Case) Regulations 1992 (Note: S.I. 1992/2885.) (“the 1992 Regulations”) in paragraph (1) (definitions) for paragraph (a) of the definition of “owner” there shall be substituted the following paragraph: “(a)a mobile installation means the person who controls the operation of the installation”. Source: The Offshore Installations and Pipeline Works (Management and Administration) Regulations 1995, UK S.I. 1995/738, 1995. Regulations

Owner

“Owner” in relation to a mobile installation means the person who controls the operation of the installation. Source: The Offshore Installations (Prevention of Fire and Explosion, and Emergency Response) Regulations 1995, S.I. 1995/743, 1995. Regulations

Owner

“Owner”, in relation to a borehole site, means the person who has the right to undertake the borehole operations which are being or are to be undertaken at the site. Source: The Borehole Sites and Operations Regulations 1995, UK S.I. 1995/2038, 1995. Regulations Source: The Offshore Installations (Safety Case) Regulations 2005, UK S.I. 2005/3117, 2005. Regulations

Owner

The full extent of hazards can only be recognised by a thorough examination of the worksite by those responsible for the work. This responsibility can be referred to as “ownership”. Source: Approved Code of Practice for Managing Hazards to Prevent Major Industrial Accidents, Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992, Department of Labour, New Zealand, July 1994. Regulatory Guidance

Owner

Owner means— (a) the employer appointed by the permit operator to control the operation of a non production installation; or (b) the permit operator, if the permit operator is an employer of employees on the non production installation, or at the well site, and— (i) no employer is appointed; or (ii) the permit operator has notified the appointed employer in writing that the permit operator is to be treated as the owner for the purposes of these regulations. Source: Health and Safety in Employment (Petroleum Exploration and Extraction) Regulations 2013, SR 2013/208, New Zealand, as of May 2013. Regulations

Owner

In the context of these Rules, the Owner is defined as the party responsible for the unit, including its operation and safety. Source: Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Mobile Offshore Units, Part 1, Regulations, June 2013, Lloyd’s Register, Global Standards

Eigenaar van de niet-productie-installatie (Dutch)

„eigenaar van de niet-productie-installatie”: een entiteit die wettelijk bevoegd is om de werking van een niet-productie-installatie te beheren. 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

Propriétaire (French)

«propriétaire», une entité juridiquement habilitée à contrôler l’exploitation d’une installation non destinée à la production. 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

Ejer (Danish)

»ejer«: en enhed, der er retligt beføjet til at styre driften af et ikke-produktionsanlæg. 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

Propietario (Spanish)

«propietario»: la entidad jurídicamente habilitada para controlar la operación de una instalación no destinada a la producción. 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

Proprietar (Romanian)

„proprietar” înseamnă o entitate care are dreptul legal de a controla exploatarea unei instalații neproductive. 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

Eigentümer (German)

„Eigentümer“ eine Einrichtung, die rechtlich befugt ist, den Betrieb einer Nichtförderanlage zu steuern. 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

ιδιοκτήτης (Greek)

«ιδιοκτήτης» σημαίνει οντότητα εξουσιοδοτημένη κατά τον νόμο να ελέγχει τη λειτουργία μη παραγωγικής εγκατάστασης. 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

Proprietario (Italian)

«proprietario»: un’entità legalmente autorizzata a condurre un impianto non destinato alla produzione. 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

właściciel (Polish)

„właściciel” oznacza podmiot prawnie upoważniony do sprawowania kontroli nad działaniem instalacji innej niż wydobywcza. 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

Proprietário (Portuguese)

«Proprietário», uma entidade legalmente habilitada a controlar o funcionamento de uma instalação de não-produção. 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

ägare (Swedish)

en enhet som har laglig rätt att kontrollera driften av en icke producerande anläggning. Source: API RP 7G-2, Recommended Practice for Inspection and Classification of Used Drill Stem Elements, First Edition, August 2009. Global Standards

Omistajalla (Finnish)

tarkoitetaan toimijaa, jolla on laillinen oikeus valvoa muun kuin tuotantolaitteiston toimintaa. Source: API RP 7G-2, Recommended Practice for Inspection and Classification of Used Drill Stem Elements, First Edition, August 2009. Global Standards

savininkas (Lithuanian)

subjektas, teisiškai turintis teisę kontroliuoti gavybai neskirto įrenginio eksploatavimą. Source: Outer Continental Shelf Activities, 33 CFR 140-147 (2013). Regulations

tulajdonos (Hungarian)

a nem termelő létesítmény üzemeltetésének ellenőrzésére jogszerűen felhatalmazott jogalany. Source: Outer Continental Shelf Activities, 33 CFR 140-147 (2013). Regulations

sid (Maltese)

tfisser entità legalment intitolata li tikkontrolla l-operat ta’ installazzjoni mhux tal-produzzjoni. Source: Outer Continental Shelf Activities, 33 CFR 140-147 (2013). Regulations

īpašnieks (Latvian)

ir vienība, kurai ir likumīgas tiesības kontrolēt ar ieguvi nesaistītas iekārtas darbību. Source: Outer Continental Shelf Activities, 33 CFR 140-147 (2013). Regulations

omanik (Estonian)

ettevõtja, kellel on juriidiline õigus kontrollida tootmisvälise rajatise tööd. Source: Outer Continental Shelf Activities, 33 CFR 140-147 (2013). Regulations

vlastníkem (Czech)

subjekt s právním nárokem kontrolovat provoz jiného než těžebního zařízení. Source: Outer Continental Shelf Activities, 33 CFR 140-147 (2013). Regulations

собственик (Bulgarian)

означава субект, на който нормативно е възложен контролът върху дейността на непроизводствена инсталация. Source: Outer Continental Shelf Activities, 33 CFR 140-147 (2013). Regulations

Mobile Offshore Drilling Unit (MODU)

Definition(s)

Mobile Offshore Drilling Unit

Mobile platform, including drilling ships, equipped for drilling for subsea hydrocarbon deposits and mobile platforms for purposes other than production and storage of hydrocarbon deposits

Note 1 to entry: Includes mobile offshore drilling units, drill ships, accommodation units, construction and pipe-lay units, well servicing and well stimulation vessels.

Source: ISO 17776:2016, Petroleum and natural gas industries — Offshore production installations — Major accident hazard management during the design of new installations, Second Edition, December 2016. Global Standards

Mobile Offshore Drilling Unit (MODU)

A vessel capable of engaging in drilling or well workover operations for the exploration or exploitation of subsea resources. 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 Source: API RP 75, Recommended Practice for Development of a Safety and Environmental Management Program for Offshore Operations and Facilities: Upstream Segment, Third Edition, May 2004. Global Standards

Mobile Offshore Drilling Unit (MODU) or Unit

Mobile offshore drilling unit (MODU) or unit is a vessel capable of engaging in drilling operations for the exploration for or exploitation of resources beneath the seabed such as liquid or gaseous hydrocarbons, sulphur or salt. Source: IMO Resolution A.1079(28), Recommendations for the Training and Certification of Personnel on Mobile Offshore Units (MOUs), Adopted on 4 December 2013, 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.267(85), International Code on Intact Stability, 2008 (2008 IS Code), 4 December 2008, International Maritime Organization. Regulatory Guidance

Mobile Offshore Drilling Unit

Mobile Offshore Drilling Unit or Unit

Mobile offshore drilling unit or unit means a vessel, except a public vessel of the United States, capable of engaging in drilling operations for the exploration or exploitation of subsea resources that is

Seagoing and 300 or more gross tons and self-propelled by motor;
Seagoing and 100 or more gross tons and non-self-propelled;
More than 65 feet in length and propelled by steam

Source: Mobile Offshore Drilling Units, 46 CFR 107-109 (2013). Regulations

Mobile Offshore Drilling Unit or MODU

Mobile offshore drilling unit or MODU means a vessel, other than a public vessel of the United States, capable of engaging in drilling operations for exploration or exploitation of subsea resources. Source: Outer Continental Shelf Activities, 33 CFR 140-147 (2013). Regulations

Mobile Offshore Drilling Unit

Mobile offshore drilling unit (MODU or unit) is a ship capable of engaging in drilling operations for the exploration or exploitation of resources beneath the sea-bed such as liquid or gaseous hydrocarbons, sulphur or salt. Source: IMO Resolution MSC.267(85), adoption of the International Code on Intact Stability, 2008 (2008 IS Code), 4 December 2008, International Maritime Organization. Regulatory Guidance

Personnel

Definition(s)

Personnel

Personnel means direct employee(s) of the operator and contracted workers who are involved with or affected by specific jobs or tasks. Source: Oil and Gas and Sulphur Operations in the Outer Continental Shelf, 30 CFR 250 (2013). Regulations

Personnel

Personnel means individuals who are employed by leaseholders, permit holders, operators, owners, contractors, or subcontractors and who are on a unit by reason of their employment. Source: Outer Continental Shelf Activities, 33 CFR 140-147 (2013). Regulations

Personnel

Personnel as mentioned in the third subsection, means those manning the control and monitoring functions, and personnel staying inside the work area of these systems. Source: Guidelines Regarding the Activities Regulations, Norway, updated December 2012. Regulatory Guidance

Personnel

individuals, internal or external, of the certification body carrying out activities for the certification body Note 1 to entry: These include committee members and volunteers. [SOURCE: ISO/IEC 17024:2012, 3.12]. Source: ISO/IEC TS 17027:2014, Conformity assessment – Vocabulary related to competence of persons used for certification of persons, Global Standards

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