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The 1995 Regulations
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The 1995 Regulations
The abbreviation MAR is generally used for these Regulations in the text of this publication. 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 GuidanceThe 1995 Regulations
For the Mineral Workings (Offshore Installations) Act 1971, in Section 12(1), before the definition of “controlled waters” there shall be inserted the following definition: ““the 1995 Regulations” means the Offshore Installations and Pipeline Works (Management and Administration) Regulations 1995”. Source: The Offshore Installations and Pipeline Works (Management and Administration) Regulations 1995, UK S.I. 1995/738, 1995. RegulationsThe 1995 Regulations
In regulation 2 (interpretation) of the Offshore Installations (Safety Representatives and Safety Committees) Regulations 1989 (Note: S.I. 1989/971; amended by S.I. 1992/2885.) (“the 1989 Regulations”): after the definition of “the 1974 Act” there shall be inserted the following definition: ““the 1995 Regulations” means the Offshore Installations and Pipeline Works (Management and Administration) Regulations 1995”. Source: The Offshore Installations and Pipeline Works (Management and Administration) Regulations 1995, UK S.I. 1995/738, 1995. RegulationsThe 1995 Regulations
In regulation 2 (interpretation) of the Offshore Installations (Emergency Pipe-line Valve) Regulations 1989 (Note: S.I. 1989/1029.) before the definition of “associated installation” there shall be inserted the following definition: ““the 1995 Regulations” means the Offshore Installations and Pipeline Works (Management and Administration) Regulations 1995”. Source: The Offshore Installations and Pipeline Works (Management and Administration) Regulations 1995, UK S.I. 1995/738, 1995. RegulationsThe 1995 Regulations
In regulation 2 (interpretation) of the Offshore Installations and Pipeline Works (First-Aid) Regulations 1989 (Note: S.I. 1989/1671.) after the definition of “the 1989 Order” there shall be inserted the following definition: ““the 1995 Regulations” means the Offshore Installations and Pipeline Works (Management and Administration) Regulations 1995”. Source: The Offshore Installations and Pipeline Works (Management and Administration) Regulations 1995, UK S.I. 1995/738, 1995. RegulationsThe 1995 Regulations
“The 1995 Regulations” means the Offshore Installations and Pipeline Works (Management and Administration) Regulations 1995. Note: S.I. 1995/738. Source: The Offshore Installations (Prevention of Fire and Explosion, and Emergency Response) Regulations 1995, S.I. 1995/743, 1995. RegulationsOnshore Terminal
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Onshore Terminal
“Onshore terminal” means an onshore terminal which receives petroleum directly or indirectly from an offshore installation. Source: UK Offshore Safety Act 1992, 1992 c. 15 (February 2013). LegislationOil Refinery
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Oil Refinery
“Oil refinery” includes an installation for processing petroleum products. Source: UK Offshore Safety Act 1992, 1992 c. 15 (February 2013). LegislationPipe-Line Works
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Pipe-Line Works
“pipe-line works” means works of any of the following kinds, namely—- assembling or placing a pipe-line or length of pipe-line;
- inspecting, testing, maintaining, adjusting, repairing, altering or renewing a pipe-line or length of pipe-line;
- changing the position of or dismantling or removing a pipe-line or length of pipe-line;
- opening the bed of the sea for the purposes of works mentioned in paragraphs (a) to (c), tunnelling or boring for those purposes and other works needed for or incidental to those purposes;
- works for the purpose of determining whether a place is suitable as part of the site of a proposed pipe-line and the carrying out of surveying operations for the purpose of settling the route of a proposed pipe-line.1
Winching Area
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Winching Area
Winching area is a pick-up area provided for the transfer by helicopter of personnel or stores to or from the ship, while the helicopter hovers above the deck, for example as referred to in SOLAS regulation III/28. Source: IMO MSC.1/Circ.1431, Guidelines for the approval of helicopter facility foam fire-fighting appliances, 31 May 2012, International Maritime Organization. Regulatory GuidanceMonitor foam station
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Monitor foam station
Monitor foam station is a foam monitor, either self-inducing, or together with separate fixed foam proportioner, and fixed foam concentrate tank, mounted on a common frame. Source: IMO MSC.1/Circ.1431, Guidelines for the approval of helicopter facility foam fire-fighting appliances, 31 May 2012, International Maritime Organization. Regulatory GuidanceHose Reel Foam Station
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Hose Reel Foam Station
Hose reel foam station is a hose reel fitted with a foam-making branch pipe and non-collapsible hose, together with fixed foam proportioner and fixed foam concentrate tank, mounted on a common frame. Source: IMO MSC.1/Circ.1431, Guidelines for the approval of helicopter facility foam fire-fighting appliances, 31 May 2012, International Maritime Organization. Regulatory GuidanceHelicopter Landing Area
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Helicopter Landing Area
Helicopter landing area is an area on a ship designated for occasional or emergency landing of helicopters, for example as referred to in SOLAS regulation II-2/18.2.2 and not designed for routine helicopter operations. Source: IMO MSC.1/Circ.1431, Guidelines for the approval of helicopter facility foam fire-fighting appliances, 31 May 2012, International Maritime Organization. Regulatory GuidanceFoam-making Branch Pipes
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Foam-making Branch Pipes
Foam-making branch pipes are air-aspirating nozzles in tube shape for producing and discharging foam, usually in straight stream only. Source: IMO MSC.1/Circ.1431, Guidelines for the approval of helicopter facility foam fire-fighting appliances, 31 May 2012, International Maritime Organization. Regulatory GuidanceDeck Integrated Foam Nozzles
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Deck Integrated Foam Nozzles
Deck integrated foam nozzles are foam nozzles recessed into or edge mounted on the helideck. Source: IMO MSC.1/Circ.1431, Guidelines for the approval of helicopter facility foam fire-fighting appliances, 31 May 2012, International Maritime Organization. Regulatory GuidanceD-value
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D-value
D-value means the largest dimension of the helicopter used for assessment of the helideck when its rotors are turning. It establishes the required area of foam application. Source: IMO MSC.1/Circ.1431, Guidelines for the approval of helicopter facility foam fire-fighting appliances, 31 May 2012, International Maritime Organization. Regulatory GuidanceNew Lifeboat Release and Retrieval System
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New Lifeboat Release and Retrieval System
New lifeboat release and retrieval system is a lifeboat release and retrieval system that has been approved in accordance with paragraph 4.4.7.6 of chapter IV of the LSA Code, as amended by resolution MSC.320(89). Source: IMO MSC.1/Circ.1392, Guidelines for evaluation and replacement of lifeboat release and retrieval systems, 27 May 2011, International Maritime Organization. Regulatory GuidanceNew Lifeboat Release and Retrieval System
Existing lifeboat release and retrieval system is a lifeboat release and retrieval system that has not been approved in accordance with paragraph 4.4.7.6 of chapter IV of the LSA Code, as amended by resolution MSC.320(89). Source: IMO MSC.1/Circ.1392, Guidelines for evaluation and replacement of lifeboat release and retrieval systems, 27 May 2011, International Maritime Organization. Regulatory GuidanceModifications
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Modifications
Modifications are changes to the design of an approved lifeboat release and retrieval system which may affect compliance with the original approval requirements or the prescribed conditions for the use of the product. Source: IMO MSC.1/Circ.1392, Guidelines for evaluation and replacement of lifeboat release and retrieval systems, 27 May 2011, International Maritime Organization. Regulatory GuidanceOn-load Release
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On-load Release
On-load release is the action of opening the lifeboat release and retrieval system whilst there is load on the hook assemblies. Source: IMO MSC.1/Circ.1392, Guidelines for evaluation and replacement of lifeboat release and retrieval systems, 27 May 2011, International Maritime Organization. Regulatory guidanceType
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Components of common function.- Note: 1 to entry: Pipes, prime connections, flanges, reducers, tees and elbows are examples of different component types.
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A product with unique characteristics or functionality, which differentiates it from other equipment.
Source:API SPECIFICATION 19TT, Specification for Downhole Well Test Tools and Related Equipment, First Edition, October 2016. Global StandardsType
SSSV equipment with unique characteristics which differentiate it from other functionally similar SSSV equipment.- EXAMPLES: SCSSV, velocity-type SSCSV and low-tubing-pressure-type SSCSV are types of SSSV.