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Sustainability

A system that is sustainable should meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. (Brundtland Report—WCED, 1987). Source: Identifying and assessing water sources: Guidance document for the onshore oil and gas industry, International Petroleum Industry Environmental Conservation Association (IPIECA), 2014. Global Standards

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Secondary Stakeholders

Those individuals or groups with an interest in the project, including local and national government, policy makers, regulators, advocacy groups and NGOs, that are not directly impacted by the project but nonetheless have a legitimate interest in and influence over it. Source: Identifying and assessing water sources: Guidance document for the onshore oil and gas industry, International Petroleum Industry Environmental Conservation Association (IPIECA), 2014. Global Standards

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Stakeholders

People that affect, or are affected by, company activities or operations (e.g. customers, shareholders, management, employees, suppliers, local communities, advocacy groups and government). (IPIECA, 2010) Source: Identifying and assessing water sources: Guidance document for the onshore oil and gas industry, International Petroleum Industry Environmental Conservation Association (IPIECA), 2014. Global Standards  

Stakeholders

People who affect, or who are affected by, the operating activities, products, services and/or assets of the company. Stakeholders include employees, customers, communities, contractors, suppliers, shareholders, partners, governments, regulators, the general public, advocacy groups, industry associations and non-governmental organisations. Source: IOGP Report No. 510, Operating Management System Framework for controlling risk and delivering high performance in the oil and gas industry, International Association of Oil & Gas Producers, June 2014. Global Standards

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Sphere of Influence

See ‘Area of influence’. Source: Identifying and assessing water sources: Guidance document for the onshore oil and gas industry, International Petroleum Industry Environmental Conservation Association (IPIECA), 2014. Global Standards

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Socially Beneficial Water Use

Recognizes basic human needs and ensures long-term benefits (including Water Use economic benefits) for local people and society in general. (AWS, 2013) Source: Identifying and assessing water sources: Guidance document for the onshore oil and gas industry, International Petroleum Industry Environmental Conservation Association (IPIECA), 2014. Global Standards

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Site

Location where piping system is installed. Source: ISO 14692-1:2017, Petroleum and natural gas industries — Glass-reinforced plastics (GRP) piping — Part 1: Vocabulary, symbols, applications and materials, Second Edition, August 2017. Global Standards

Site

A unique location of a business operation. (GEMI, 2012) Source: Identifying and assessing water sources: Guidance document for the onshore oil and gas industry, International Petroleum Industry Environmental Conservation Association (IPIECA), 2014. Global Standards

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SJA

Safe job analysis 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

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Safe Condition

condition where the object is considered exposed to “normal” risk for damage or loss. 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

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SHE

Safety, Health, Environment. Source: Verification of Lifting Appliances for the Oil and Gas Industry, DNV-OSS-308, October 2010, Det Norske Veritas AS, Global Standards

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Safety Objectives

The safety goals for the design, construction, installation operation and abandonment the fixed offshore structure including acceptance criteria for the level of risk acceptable to the Owner. Source: Verification of Lifting Appliances for the Oil and Gas Industry, DNV-OSS-308, October 2010, Det Norske Veritas AS, Global Standards

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Statement of Compliance

A statement or report signed by a qualified party affirming that, at the time of assessment, the defined facility, phase, or collection of activities, met the requirements stated by the Owner. Source: Verification of Lifting Appliances for the Oil and Gas Industry, DNV-OSS-308, October 2010, Det Norske Veritas AS, Global Standards  

Statement of Compliance

A document confirming compliance with specified requirements. Such documents may be issued by the Society in cases where it has not been authorized to certify compliance. Source: Rules for Classification – Offshore units, DNVGL-OU-0101, Offshore drilling and support units, DNV GL, July 2015. Global Standards

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Storage Spaces

Storage spaces are spaces used for bulk storage and trunks to such spaces, e.g., crude oil storage tanks on oil storage units. Source: Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Mobile Offshore Units, Part 7, Safety Systems, Hazardous Areas and Fire, June 2013, Lloyd’s Register, Global Standards

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Steel or Other Equivalent Material

Steel or other equivalent material means any non-combustible material which, by itself, or due to insulation provided, has structural and integrity properties equivalent to steel at the end of the applicable exposure to the standard fire test (e.g., aluminium alloy with appropriate insulation). 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

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Semi-enclosed Space

A semi-enclosed space is considered to be a space which is adjoining an open area, where the natural ventilation conditions within the space are restricted by structures such as decks, bulkheads or windbreaks in such a manner that they are significantly different from those appertaining to the open deck, and where dispersion of gas may be impeded. 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

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Storm Survival Load

The maximum static design load in the leg to be supported by the jacking and/or fixation systems. Fixation system. The mechanical locking device, with an engaging mechanism, used to provide positive engagement between the hull support structure and the leg chord. Source: Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Mobile Offshore Units, Part 5, Main and Auxiliary Machinery, June 2013, Lloyd’s Register, Global Standards

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System Monitoring

The act of checking, on a regular basis, the applicable processes, activities and associated documentation that the Fabricator’s quality system continues to operate as defined in the quality programme. Source: Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Mobile Offshore Units, Part 4, Steel Unit Structures, June 2013, Lloyd’s Register, Global Standards

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Still Water Condition

Still water condition is defined as an ideal condition when no environmental loads are imposed on the structure, e.g., no wind, wave or current, etc. Source: Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Mobile Offshore Units, Part 4, Steel Unit Structures, June 2013, Lloyd’s Register, Global Standards

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Surface Type Jack-up Unit

A surface type self-elevating (or jack-up) unit is a floating unit, which is designed to operate as a sea bed stabilized unit in an elevated mode. These units have a ship type displacement hull of single or multiple hull construction fitted with moveable 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. In general, installation and maintenance activities would be undertaken in the jacked-up condition. These unit types are generally self-propelled. Source: Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Mobile Offshore Units, Part 3, Functional Unit Types and Special Features, June 2013, Lloyd’s Register, Global Standards

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Surface Type Self-elevating (or jack-up) Unit

A surface type self-elevating (or jack-up) unit is a floating unit, which is designed to operate as a sea bed stabilized unit in an elevated mode. These units have a ship type displacement hull of single or multiple hull construction fitted with moveable 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. In general, installation and maintenance activities would be undertaken in the jacked-up condition. These unit types are generally self-propelled. Source: Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Mobile Offshore Units, Part 3, Functional Unit Types and Special Features, June 2013, Lloyd’s Register, Global Standards

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Surface Type Floating Unit

A surface type floating 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: Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Mobile Offshore Units, Part 3, Functional Unit Types and Special Features, June 2013, Lloyd’s Register, Global Standards

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Self-elevating or (Jack-up) Unit

A self-elevating (or jack-up) unit is a floating unit which is designed to operate as a sea bed-stabilised unit in an elevated mode. These units have a buoyant hull (generally either triangular or pontoon shaped) with movable legs capable of raising its 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. These unit types are generally not fitted with a propulsion system. Source: Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Mobile Offshore Units, Part 3, Functional Unit Types and Special Features, June 2013, Lloyd’s Register, Global Standards

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Special Features Notation

A notation indicating that the unit incorporates special features which significantly affect the design, e.g., DRILL. Source: Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Mobile Offshore Units, Part 1, Regulations, June 2013, Lloyd’s Register, Global Standards

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Support Vessel

Alternative name for a support unit as defined in 2.1.13. Source: Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Mobile Offshore Units, Part 1, Regulations, June 2013, Lloyd’s Register, Global Standards

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Special Duties Notation

A notation indicating that the unit has been designed, modified or arranged for special duties other than those implied by the type notation, e.g., oil exploration. Units with special duties notations are not thereby prevented from performing any other duties for which they may be suitable. Source: Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Mobile Offshore Units, Part 1, Regulations, June 2013, Lloyd’s Register, Global Standards

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Sheltered Water

Water where the fetch is six nautical miles or less. Source: Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Mobile Offshore Units, Part 1, Regulations, June 2013, Lloyd’s Register, Global Standards

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Service Restriction Notation

A notation indicating that the unit has been classed on the understanding that it will be operated only in suitable areas or conditions which have been agreed by the Classification Committee, e.g., protected waters service. Source: Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Mobile Offshore Units, Part 1, Regulations, June 2013, Lloyd’s Register, Global Standards

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Specified Operating Area Service

Service within a defined geographical area which will be indicated on the ClassDirect Live website, e.g., Black Sea service. Source: Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Mobile Offshore Units, Part 1, Regulations, June 2013, Lloyd’s Register, Global Standards

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SEA (HSS-n)

Ship Event Analysis (Hull Surveillance Systems). Source: Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Mobile Offshore Units, Part 1, Regulations, June 2013, Lloyd’s Register, Global Standards

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SERS

Ship Emergency Response Service. Source: Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Mobile Offshore Units, Part 1, Regulations, June 2013, Lloyd’s Register, Global Standards

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Substantial Corrosion

Substantial corrosion is wastage of individual plates and stiffeners in excess of 75 per cent of allowable margins, but within acceptable limits. Source: Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Mobile Offshore Units, Part 1, Regulations, June 2013, Lloyd’s Register, Global Standards  

Substantial Corrosion

Extent of corrosion such that assessment of corrosion pattern indicates wastage in excess of 75% of allowable margins, but within acceptable limits Source: Rules for Classification – Offshore units, DNVGL-OU-0101, Offshore drilling and support units, DNV GL, July 2015. Global Standards