Caution

Caution

Definition(s)

Caution

Lowest priority of an alert. Awareness of a condition which does not warrant an alarm or warning condition, but still requires attention out of the ordinary consideration of the situation or of given information. Source: IMO resolution A.1021(26), Code on Alarms and Indicators, 2009, 18 January 2010, International Maritime Organization. Regulatory Guidance Source: IMO Resolution MSC.302(87), Performance standards for bridge alert management, 17 May 2010, International Maritime Organization. Regulatory Guidance
Welding Procedure Specification (WPS)

Welding Procedure Specification (WPS)

Definition(s)

Welding Procedure Specification (WPS)

Written welding procedure that is qualified to provide direction for welding in accordance with requirements of this standard and describing the specific essential, nonessential, and supplementary essential variables required for each welding process.
  • NOTE: These variables and their meanings are defined in ASME BPVC Section IX, Article II and Article IV.
Source: API STANDARD 16AR, Standard for Repair and Remanufacture of Drill-through Equipment, First Edition, April 2017. Global Standards

Welding Procedure Specification

Document providing the required welding variables for a specific application to assure repeatability by properly trained welders and welding operators.
  • NOTE: These variables and their meanings are defined, respectively, in Article II of the ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code, Section IX—Welding and Brazing Qualifications.
Source: API Specification 16A, Specification for Drill-through Equipment, Fourth Edition, April 2017. Global Standards

Welding Procedure Specification (WPS)

Written procedure that provides instructions to the welding operator for making production welds in accordance with the requirements of this International Standard.
  • NOTE: It includes all essential variables and non-essential variables for friction welding of tool joints to drill-pipe body. A WPS applies to all those welds, of which each element has the same specified dimensions and chemistry, that are grouped according to a documented procedure that ensures a predictable response to weld-zone treatment for a particular grade.
Source: API SPEC 5DP, Specification for Drill Pipe, First Edition, August 2009. Global Standards
Welding Machine And Welding Operator Performance Qualification (WPQ)

Welding Machine And Welding Operator Performance Qualification (WPQ)

Definition(s)

Welding Machine And Welding Operator Performance Qualification (WPQ)

Written procedure used to demonstrate that a welding machine and welding operator combination has the capability to use the WPS to produce a weld meeting the requirements of this International Standard. NOTE It includes records from the qualification tests. Source: API SPEC 5DP, Specification for Drill Pipe, First Edition, August 2009. Global Standards  
Weld Zone

Weld Zone

Definition(s)

Weld Zone

Zone comprising the weld line and the heat-affected areas on either side of the weld line caused by the friction welding and subsequent heat-treatment processes. Source: API SPEC 5DP, Specification for Drill Pipe, First Edition, August 2009. Global Standards
Upset Ovality

Upset Ovality

Definition(s)

Upset Ovality

Difference between the largest and smallest diameter in a plane perpendicular to the axis of the upset. Source: API SPEC 5DP, Specification for Drill Pipe, First Edition, August 2009. Global Standards  
Cargo alarm

Cargo alarm

Definition(s)

Cargo alarm

An alarm which indicates abnormal conditions originating in cargo, or in systems for the preservation or safety of cargo. Source: IMO resolution A.1021(26), Code on Alarms and Indicators, 2009, 18 January 2010, International Maritime Organization. Regulatory Guidance
Tool-Joint Pin

Tool-Joint Pin

Definition(s)

Tool-Joint Pin

Threaded connection on tool joints that has external threads. Source: API SPEC 5DP, Specification for Drill Pipe, First Edition, August 2009. Global Standards
Tool-Joint Manufacturer

Tool-Joint Manufacturer

Definition(s)

Tool-Joint Manufacturer

Firm, company or corporation that operates facilities for making tool joints and is responsible for compliance with the requirements of this International Standard applicable to the tool joint. See 8.14. Source: API SPEC 5DP, Specification for Drill Pipe, First Edition, August 2009. Global Standards
Call

Call

Definition(s)

Call

The request for contact, assistance and/or action from an individual to another person or group of persons, i.e. the complete procedure of signalling and indicating this request. Source: IMO resolution A.1021(26), Code on Alarms and Indicators, 2009, 18 January 2010, International Maritime Organization. Regulatory Guidance
Tool Joint Box

Tool Joint Box

Definition(s)

Tool Joint Box

Threaded connection on tool joints that has internal threads. Source: API SPEC 5DP, Specification for Drill Pipe, First Edition, August 2009. Global Standards
Sample

Sample

Definition(s)

Sample

One or more units of product selected from a lot to represent that lot. Source: API SPEC 5DP, Specification for Drill Pipe, First Edition, August 2009. Global Standards  
Rotary Friction Welding

Rotary Friction Welding

Definition(s)

Rotary Shouldered Connection

Solid state welding under compressive-force contact of work-pieces rotating relative to one another along a common axis to increase temperature and plastically displace material from the faying surfaces. NOTE Either direct drive or inertia friction welding is acceptable. Source: API SPEC 5DP, Specification for Drill Pipe, First Edition, August 2009. Global Standards  
Bridge Navigational Watch Alarm System

Bridge Navigational Watch Alarm System

Definition(s)

Bridge Navigational Watch Alarm System (BNWAS)

Second and third stage remote audible alarm as required by resolution MSC.128(75). Source: IMO resolution A.1021(26), Code on Alarms and Indicators, 2009, 18 January 2010, International Maritime Organization. Regulatory Guidance
Bilge Alarm

Bilge Alarm

Definition(s)

Bilge Alarm

An alarm which indicates an abnormally high level of bilge water. Source:  IMO resolution A.1021(26), Code on Alarms and Indicators, 2009, 18 January 2010, International Maritime Organization. Regulatory Guidance
Procedure Qualification Record (PQR)

Procedure Qualification Record (PQR)

Definition(s)

Procedure Qualification Record

Record of the welding data used to make the test weldment, containing the actual values or ranges of the essential and supplementary essential variables used in preparing the test weldments, including the test results. Source: API Specification 16A, Specification for Drill-through Equipment, Fourth Edition, April 2017. Global Standards Source: API STANDARD 16AR, Standard for Repair and Remanufacture of Drill-through Equipment, First Edition, April 2017. Global Standards

Procedure Qualification Record (PQR)

Written documentation stating an assessment that a specific WPS produces welds in accordance with the requirements of this International Standard. Source: API SPEC 5DP, Specification for Drill Pipe, First Edition, August 2009. Global Standards
Alert

Alert

Definition(s)

Alert

Alerts announce abnormal situations and conditions requiring attention. Alerts are divided in four priorities: emergency alarms, alarms, warnings and cautions. Source: IMO resolution A.1021(26), Code on Alarms and Indicators, 2009, 18 January 2010, International Maritime Organization, Regulatory Guidance  

Alert

Alerts are announcing abnormal situations and conditions requiring attention. Alerts are divided in four priorities: emergency alarms, alarms, warnings and cautions.  An alert provides information about a defined  state change in connection with information about how to announce this event in a defined way to the system and the operator. Source: IMO Resolution MSC.302(87), Performance standards for bridge alert management, 17 May 2010, International Maritime Organization. Regulatory Guidance  

Alert

A notification that a specific attack has been detected or directed at an organization’s information systems. Adapted from: CNSSI 4009 Source: NICCS™ Portal Cybersecurity Lexicon, National Initiative for Cybersecurity Careers and Studies (https://niccs.us-cert.gov/glossary) as of 11 November 2015, Global Standards
Non-Essential Variable

Non-Essential Variable

Definition(s)

Non-Essential Variable

Variable parameter in which a change may be made in the WPS without re-qualification. Source: API SPEC 5DP, Specification for Drill Pipe, First Edition, August 2009. Global Standards
Mean Hardness Number

Mean Hardness Number

Definition(s)

Mean Hardness Number

Result of averaging the hardness numbers for the single specimen or location being evaluated. Source: API SPEC 5DP, Specification for Drill Pipe, First Edition, August 2009. Global Standards
Alarm

Alarm

Definition(s)

Alarm

An alarm is a high-priority alert.  Condition requiring immediate attention and action by the bridge team, to maintain the safe navigation of the ship. Source: IMO Resolution MSC.302(87), Performance standards for bridge alert management, 17 May 2010, International Maritime Organization. Regulatory Guidance

Alarm

An alarm is a high priority of an alert condition requiring immediate attention and action, to maintain the safe navigation and operation of the ship. Source: IMO resolution A.1021(26), Code on Alarms and Indicators, 2009, 18 January 2010, International Maritime Organization. Regulatory Guidance

Aggregation

Aggregation

Definition(s)

Aggregation

Combination of individual alerts to provide one alert (one alert represents many individual alerts), e.g., imminent slowdown or shutdown of the propulsion system alarm at the navigation bridge. Source: IMO resolution A.1021(26), Code on Alarms and Indicators, 2009, 18 January 2010, International Maritime Organization. Regulatory Guidance  

Aggregation

Combination of individual alerts to provide one alert (one alert represents plenty of individual alerts). Source: IMO Resolution MSC.302(87), Performance standards for bridge alert management, 17 May 2010, International Maritime Organization. Regulatory Guidance
Acknowledge

Acknowledge

Definition(s)

Acknowledge

Manual response to the receipt of an alert or call. Source: IMO resolution A.1021(26), Code on Alarms and Indicators, 2009, 18 January 2010, International Maritime Organization. Regulatory Guidance
Indication

Indication

Definition(s)

Indication

A response or evidence resulting from the application of a nondestructive evaluation technique.

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

Indication

Visual sign of cracks, pits, or other abnormalities found during nondestructive examination. Source: API Specification 16A, Specification for Drill-through Equipment, Fourth Edition, April 2017. Global Standards  

Indication

Visual sign of cracks, pits, or other abnormalities found during nondestructive examination (NDE). Source: API STANDARD 16AR, Standard for Repair and Remanufacture of Drill-through Equipment, First Edition, April 2017. Global Standards  

Indication

An identified discontinuity or flaw in a material determined by a nondestructive material inspection technique.

Source:API SPECIFICATION 19TT, Specification for Downhole Well Test Tools and Related Equipment, First Edition, October 2016. Global Standards

Indication

Evidence of a discontinuity that requires interpretation to determine its significance. Source: API SPEC 5DP, Specification for Drill Pipe, First Edition, August 2009. Global Standards  

Indication

Visual sign of cracks, pits or other abnormalities found during liquid penetrant and magnetic particle examinations. Source: API SPEC 16A, Specification for Drill-through Equipment, Third Edition, June 2004 (Errata/Supplement November 2004). Global Standards
Operating Life

Operating Life

Definition(s)

Operating Life

The operating life of a ship means the time when it is capable of performing its current functions. Source: IMO Resolution A.951(23), IMO Guidelines on Ship Recycling (resolution A.962(23)), 4 March 2004, International Maritime Organization. Regulatory guidance
Ship Recycling

Ship Recycling

Definition(s)

Ship Recycling

Ship Recycling  means all associated operations including, mooring or beaching, dismantling, recovery of materials and reprocessing. Source: IMO Resolution A.951(23), IMO Guidelines on Ship Recycling (resolution A.962(23)), 4 March 2004, International Maritime Organization. Regulatory Guidance
Recycling Facility

Recycling Facility

Definition(s)

Recycling Facility

Recycling facility means a site, yard or facility used for the recycling of ships which is authorized or permitted for this purpose by the competent authority of the State where the site, yard or facility is located (Recycling State) Source: IMO resolution A.1021(26), Guidelines for ships operating in polar waters, 18 January 2010, International Maritime Organization. Regulatory Guidance
Heat (Heat Of Steel)

Heat (Heat Of Steel)

Definition(s)

Heat (Heat Of Steel)

Metal produced by a single cycle of a batch-melting process. Source: API SPEC 5DP, Specification for Drill Pipe, First Edition, August 2009. Global Standards
New Ship

New Ship

Definition(s)

New Ship

New ship means a ship:
  1. for which the building contract is placed on or after 31 December 2003; or
  2. in the absence of a building contract, the keel of which is laid or which is at a similar stage of construction on or after 30 June 2004; or
  3. the delivery of which is on or after 31 December 2006.
Source: IMO Resolution A.951(23), IMO Guidelines on Ship Recycling (resolution A.962(23)), 4 March 2004, International Maritime Organization. Regulatory guidance
Hazardous Material

Hazardous Material

Definition(s)

Hazardous Material

Hazardous material means materials posing harm to human health or the environment identified in the IMDG Code, the Basel Convention, or other international authorities or instruments. Source:  IMO Resolution A.951(23), IMO Guidelines on Ship Recycling (resolution A.962(23)), 4 March 2004, International Maritime Organization. Regulatory Guidance