SSM

SSM

Definition(s)

SSM

State Supervision of Mines. Source: NOGEPA Industrial Guideline No. 41, Well Construction Process Checklist, Drilling Best Practices, Netherlands, Version 0, December 2011. Global Standards
HSEQ

HSEQ

Definition(s)

HSEQ

Health, Safety, Environment, Quality. Source: NOGEPA Industrial Guideline No. 41, Well Construction Process Checklist, Drilling Best Practices, Netherlands, Version 0, December 2011. Global Standards
CEFAS

CEFAS

Definition(s)

CEFAS

Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science. Source: NOGEPA Industrial Guideline No. 41, Well Construction Process Checklist, Drilling Best Practices, Netherlands, Version 0, December 2011. Global Standards
Well Examination

Well Examination

Definition(s)

Well Examination

Well Examination is an independent assurance process on behalf of the Well Operator to ensure that the pressure boundary of the well is controlled throughout its life and the pressure-containment equipment that forms part of the well is suitable for this purpose. Source: NOGEPA Industrial Guideline No. 42, Well Plan Review, “Well Examination Scheme for The Netherlands,” Netherlands, Version 0, December 2011. Global Standards
PCE

PCE

Definition(s)

PCE

Pressure Control Equipment. Source: NOGEPA Industrial Guideline No. 44, Standards and Acceptance Guidelines, Enhance QA/QC for Critical Well Components, Netherlands, Version 0, July 2011. Global Standards Source: NOGEPA Industrial Guideline No. 43, Surface BOP Review, Best Practices Checklist, Netherlands, Version 0, December 2011. Global Standards
DIV

DIV

Definition(s)

DIV

Drillstring Induced Vibration. Source: Deepwater Well Control Guidelines. IADC Guidelines

DIV

Downhole Isolation Valve. Source: NOGEPA Industrial Guideline No. 44, Standards and Acceptance Guidelines, Enhance QA/QC for Critical Well Components, Netherlands, Version 0, July 2011. Global Standards Source: NORSOK D-010, Well integrity in drilling and well operations, Rev. 3, August 2004. Global Standards
Critical Well Components

Critical Well Components

Definition(s)

Critical Well Components

Well components are considered critical when: They form well barriers or can be defined as a well barrier element, Consist of moving parts that over time are susceptible to failure, Exposed over time to wellbore fluids that may be corrosive and/or erosive, Are subject to wear and tear due to excessive use/functioning, Or they show up as critical in the HAZID/risk assessment performed as part of the well construction process. Source: NOGEPA Industrial Guideline No. 44, Standards and Acceptance Guidelines, Enhance QA/QC for Critical Well Components, Netherlands, Version 0, July 2011. Global Standards
SAR-Service

SAR-Service

Definition(s)

SAR-Service

The Search And Rescue Service; responsible for search and rescue of crew and passengers that are or will be in severe danger and who are travelling by aircraft or ship; including persons working on offshore mining installations in the Dutch sector of the Continental Shelf, the Dutch territorial waters and inland waterways (see Rules regarding the SAR-service 1994). Source: NOGEPA Industrial Guideline No. 7, Rescue at Sea, Netherlands, Version 0, January 2008. Global Standards
Rescue Analysis

Rescue Analysis

Definition(s)

Rescue Analysis

A systematic method according to which it can be ascertained whether the measures and means described in the emergency plan of the mining installation are adequate and sufficient for the prevention of persons falling overboard and possible loss of life. In other words: are the risks within the acceptance criteria. Source: NOGEPA Industrial Guideline No. 7, Rescue at Sea, Netherlands, Version 0, January 2008. Global Standards
Reasonable Foreseeable Events

Reasonable Foreseeable Events

Definition(s)

Reasonable Foreseeable Events

The reasonably foreseeable events that have been derived from reviewing the hazards and event development scenarios in the Safety and Health documents or to identify those for which it is reasonably foreseeable that people will end up in the water are as follows; 1. Man Overboard 2. Helicopter emergency 3. Fire/Explosion on the installation 4. Well Blow out 5. Ship Collision Each reasonably foreseeable event is described in detail in Appendix 3. It includes a statement of the maximum number of people who could end up in the water and their clothing/survival equipment assembly. Source: NOGEPA Industrial Guideline No. 7, Rescue at Sea, Netherlands, Version 0, January 2008. Global Standards
OPPLAN-SAR

OPPLAN-SAR

Definition(s)

OPPLAN-SAR

Operational Plan Search-and-Rescue; an operational plan drawn-up by the Coastguard (KWC) in which the procedures are laid down for search and rescue at sea. Source: NOGEPA Industrial Guideline No. 7, Rescue at Sea, Netherlands, Version 0, January 2008. Global Standards
KWC

KWC

Definition(s)

KWC

The Dutch Coastguard in Den Helder (in Dutch: Kustwachtcentrum www.kustwacht.nl); responsible for the good functioning of the SAR-service and the coordination of Search and Rescue activities in the Dutch sector of the North Sea. Source: NOGEPA Industrial Guideline No. 7, Rescue at Sea, Netherlands, Version 0, January 2008. Global Standards
Safety Standby Vessel

Safety Standby Vessel

Definition(s)

Safety Standby Vessel

A safety standby vessel is a sea going vessel designed, organised, equipped and maintained in such a way that she can carry out her tasks properly at all times. Source: NOGEPA Industrial Guideline No. 6, Standby Vessels, Netherlands, Version 1, June 2004. Global Standards
Rescued

Rescued

Definition(s)

Rescued

Rescued means being transferred to a safe haven alive. Source: NOGEPA Industrial Guideline No. 6, Standby Vessels, Netherlands, Version 1, June 2004. Global Standards
Substantial Repair or Alteration

Substantial Repair or Alteration

Definition(s)

Substantial Repair or Alteration

A substantial repair or alteration means any repair and/or alteration carried out, which may, in the opinion of an inspection body, affect the primary elements of the offshore container, or elements which contribute directly to its structural integrity. Source: NOGEPA Industrial Guideline No. 02, Offshore Containers, Netherlands, Revision 4, January 2006. Global Standards
Permanent Equipment

Permanent Equipment

Definition(s)

Permanent Equipment

Equipment that is attached to the CCU that is not considered cargo.

Source: API Standard 2CCU, Offshore Cargo Carrying Units, First Edition, August 2017. Global Standards

Permanent Equipment

Equipment installed for production over the life of the well.

Source: API Technical Report 17TR7, Verification and Validation of Subsea Connectors, First Edition, April 2017. Global Standar

Permanent Equipment

Equipment that is attached to the container and which is not cargo. This may include e.g. lifting sets, refrigeration units, shelves, securing points, garbage compactors. Source: NOGEPA Industrial Guideline No. 02, Offshore Containers, Netherlands, Revision 4, January 2006. Global Standards
Offshore Containers

Offshore Containers

Definition(s)

Offshore Containers

The European standard EN-12079 is since 1 April 1999 in place and per 1 September 2006 extended with part 2 (lifting sets) and part 3 (periodic inspection). This standard provides rules for design, construction, lifting sets, examination, testing and marking of offshore containers with a maximum gross weight of 25.000 kg. EN-12079:2006 defines offshore containers as: “Portable units for repeated use in the transport of goods or equipment, handled in open seas, to, from and between fixed and/or floating installations and ships”. The unit incorporates permanently installed equipment1 for lifting and handling and may include equipment for filling, emptying, cooling, heating etc.” The containers used in Dutch waters (including the continental shelf) for the transportation of goods to and from offshore mining installations are under the definition of offshore containers as per EN-12079:2006.2 Note 2: Units for exceptional and incidental use on an offshore mining installation, like temporary living quarters (TLQ’s), emergency power units, emergency sanitary units, emergency kitchen units are allowed to be fitted with so called “Corner block adaptors” to meet the criteria as mentioned in addendum 1 ( this incorporates that the individual units have to face an initial load test at 200 % of the maximum gross weight.). Source: NOGEPA Industrial Guideline No. 02, Offshore Containers, Netherlands, Revision 4, January 2006. Global Standards
Central Control Station

Central Control Station

Definition(s)

Central Control Station

Central control station is a control station in which the following control and indicator functions are centralized: .1 fixed fire detection and alarm systems; .2 automatic sprinklers, fire detection and alarm systems; .3 fire door indicator panels; .4 fire door closures; .5 watertight door indicator panels; .6 watertight door closures; .7 ventilation fans; .8 general/fire alarms; .9 communication systems including telephones; and .10 microphones to public address systems. <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
Water-Entry Angle

Water-Entry Angle

Definition(s)

Water-Entry Angle

Water-entry angle is the angle between the horizontal and the launch rail of the lifeboat when it first enters the water. Source: IMO Resolution MSC.48(66), adoption of the International Life-Saving Appliance (LSA) Code, 4 June 1996, International Maritime Organization. Legislation
Retro-Reflective Material

Retro-Reflective Material

Definition(s)

Retro-Reflective Material

Retro-reflective material is a material which reflects in the opposite direction a beam of light directed on it. Source: IMO Resolution MSC.48(66), adoption of the International Life-Saving Appliance (LSA) Code, 4 June 1996, International Maritime Organization. Legislation
Required Free-Fall Height

Required Free-Fall Height

Definition(s)

Required Free-Fall Height

Required free-fall height is the greatest distance measured from the still water surface to the lowest point on the lifeboat when the lifeboat is in the launch configuration and the ship is in its lightest seagoing condition. Source: IMO Resolution MSC.48(66), adoption of the International Life-Saving Appliance (LSA) Code, 4 June 1996, International Maritime Organization. Legislation
Launching Ramp Length

Launching Ramp Length

Definition(s)

Launching Ramp Length

Launching ramp length is the distance between the stern of the lifeboat and the lower end of the launching ramp. Source: IMO Resolution MSC.48(66), adoption of the International Life-Saving Appliance (LSA) Code, 4 June 1996, International Maritime Organization. Legislation
Launching Ramp Angle

Launching Ramp Angle

Definition(s)

Launching Ramp Angle

Launching ramp angle is the angle between the horizontal and the launch rail of the lifeboat in its launching position with the ship on even keel. Source: IMO Resolution MSC.48(66), adoption of the International Life-Saving Appliance (LSA) Code, 4 June 1996, International Maritime Organization. Legislation
Free-Fall Certification Height

Free-Fall Certification Height

Definition(s)

Free-Fall Certification Height

Free-fall certification height is the greatest launching height for which the lifeboat is to be approved, measured from the still water surface to the lowest point on the lifeboat when the lifeboat is in the launch configuration. Source: IMO Resolution MSC.48(66), adoption of the International Life-Saving Appliance (LSA) Code, 4 June 1996, International Maritime Organization. Legislation
Free-Fall Acceleration

Free-Fall Acceleration

Definition(s)

Free-Fall Acceleration

Free-fall acceleration is the rate of change of velocity experienced by the occupants during launching of a free-fall lifeboat. Source: IMO Resolution MSC.48(66), adoption of the International Life-Saving Appliance (LSA) Code, 4 June 1996, International Maritime Organization. Legislation
Effective Clearing of the Ship

Effective Clearing of the Ship

Definition(s)

Effective Clearing of the Ship

Effective clearing of the ship is the ability of the free-fall lifeboat to move away from the ship after free-fall launching without using its engine. Source: IMO Resolution MSC.48(66), adoption of the International Life-Saving Appliance (LSA) Code, 4 June 1996, International Maritime Organization. Legislation
Thermal Protective Aid

Thermal Protective Aid

Definition(s)

Thermal Protective Aid

Thermal protective aid is a bag or suit made of waterproof material with low thermal conductance. <Chapter III, Part A, regulation 3>. Source: IMO Resolution MSC.47(66), adoption of amendments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), 1974, 4 June 1996, International Maritime Organization. Legislation
Short International Voyage

Short International Voyage

Definition(s)

Short International Voyage

Short international voyage is an international voyage in the course of which a ship is not more than 200 miles from a port or place in which the passengers and crew could be placed in safety. Neither the distance between the last port of call in the country in which the voyage begins and the final port of destination nor the return voyage shall exceed 600 miles. The final port of destination is the last port of call in the scheduled voyage at which the ship commences its return voyage to the country in which the voyage began. <Chapter III, Part A, regulation 3>. Source: IMO Resolution MSC.47(66), adoption of amendments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), 1974, 4 June 1996, International Maritime Organization. Legislation
Recovery Time

Recovery Time

Definition(s)

Recovery Time

Recovery time for a rescue boat is the time required to raise the boat to a position where persons on board can disembark to the deck of the ship. Recovery time includes the time required to make preparations for recovery on board the rescue boat such as passing and securing a painter, connecting the rescue boat to the launching appliance, and the time to raise the rescue boat. Recovery time does not include the time needed to lower the launching appliance into position to recover the rescue boat. <Chapter III, Part A, regulation 3>. Source: IMO Resolution MSC.47(66), adoption of amendments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), 1974, 4 June 1996, International Maritime Organization. Legislation
Positive Stability

Positive Stability

Definition(s)

Positive Stability

Positive stability is the ability of a craft to return to its original position after the removal of a heeling moment. <Chapter III, Part A, regulation 3>. Source: IMO Resolution MSC.47(66), adoption of amendments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), 1974, 4 June 1996, International Maritime Organization. Legislation