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PETROVIETNAM GAS JSC
PETROVIETNAM GAS PROJECT MANAGEMENT COMPANY
PROJECT SAO VANG – DAI NGUYET GAS PIPELINE
CONTRACT BASIC DESIGN
SPECIFICATION FOR SUBSEA STRUCTURES
Document Number
181260-14-SPE-001
Project No.: 181260
0 31-Oct-18 Issued for Approval N.V.D V.M.Q D.T.V

A 23-Oct-18 Issued for Review T.V.T V.M.Q D.T.V
PVGAS PMC
Rev. Date Purpose of Issue Prepared Checked Approved
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 INTRODUCTION 6
1.1 Project Overview 6
1.2 Document Purpose 6
1.3 Definition and Abbreviation 7
1.3.1 Definition 7
1.3.2 Abbreviation 8
1.3.3 Language 9
1.3.4 Unit of Measures 9
2.0 CODES AND STANDARDS 9
2.1 REFERENCE DOCUMENT 11
2.2 ORDER OF PRECEDENCE 12
3.0 SPECIFICATION FOR MATERIAL STEEL OF SUBSEA STRUCTURE 13
3.1 STRUCTURAL STEEL 13
3.1.1 Primary Steel 13
3.2 MISCELLANEOUS item 13
3.2.1 Grating 13
3.2.2 Manufactured Items 13
3.2.3 Neoprene for Clamps 14
3.2.4 Concrete 15
3.3 SUBSTITUTION OF MATERIALS 16
3.4 MATERIAL TRACEABILITY 16
3.4.1 Mill Certifications 16
3.4.2 Material marking 17
3.5 STORAGE OF MATERIALS 17
3.6 TEST AND INSPECTION GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 17
3.7 QUALITY ASSURANCE & QUALITY CONTROL 18
3.8 PIPELINE STEEL 19
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3.9 OTHERS STEEL 19

4.0 SPECIFICATION FOR SUBSEA STRUCTURE FABRICATION 24
4.1 GENERAL 24
4.2 MATERIAL 24
4.3 WELDING AND NDT 24
4.4 FABRICATION DRAWINGS 24
4.5 FABRICATION 25
4.5.1 General 25
4.5.2 Fabrication Tolerances 25
4.5.3 Measuring Equipment 25
4.5.4 Production Controls 25
4.5.5 Regulation Safety Used Tools and Equipment 26
4.5.6 Paint Removal 26
4.5.7 Peening 26
4.6 DOCUMENTATION 27
4.7 MISCELLANEOUS 28
4.7.1 Marking 28
4.7.2 Coating 28
4.7.3 Site Access 28
4.8 REQUIRMENTS ON TESTS 28
4.8.1 Testing of Materials 28
4.8.2 Testing for Fabrication 28
4.8.3 Anode fabricated 29
4.9 VENDOR QUALITY ASSURACE AND QUALITY CONTROL 29
5.0 SPECIFICATION FOR SUBSEA STRUCTURE INSTALLATION 30
5.1 EPC CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES 30
5.1.1 General 30
5.1.2 Environmental Conditions 30
5.1.3 Certifying Authority 31
5.1.4 Marine Warranty Surveyor 31
5.1.5 Work Procedures 31
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5.1.6 Quality Assurance/ Quality Control 32

5.1.7 Non-Conformity Reports 32
5.2 MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT 33
5.2.1 EPC CONTRACTOR – Supplied Materials 33
5.2.2 Equipment 33
5.2.3 Installation Spread Requirements 33
5.2.4 EPC CONTRACTOR Submissions 36
5.2.5 Safety Regulation 37
5.3 INSTALLATION ENGINEERING 38
5.4 MATERIAL TRACEABILITY 39
5.4.1 General 39
5.4.2 Pre-Installation Survey 40
5.4.3 Vessel Positioning/ Mooring 40
5.4.4 Seabed Preparation 42
5.4.5 Subsea Structure Installation 42
5.5 INSPECTION 43
5.6 CLEAN-UP 43
5.7 AS-BUILT SURVEYS 43
5.8 REPORTING AND DOCUMENTATION 44
5.8.1 General 44
5.8.2 Installation Manual 44
5.8.3 Daily Progress Construction Report 44
5.8.4 As-Built Documentation 45
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 PROJECT OVERVIEW

Sao Vang-Dai Nguyet field is located in Block 05-1b & 05-1c in the Nam Con Son basin,
offshore of Vietnam, approximately 350km southeast of Vung Tau with water depth of
approximately 120m. Sao Vang-Dai Nguyet field is currently managed by Idemitsu (IKC),
the Pre-FEED service is being carried out, the production capacity is approximately
175MMSCFD.
In order to gather and transport gas from Sao Vang-Dai Nguyet field as long as Thien Ung-
Dai Hung field (in case of gas from Thien Ung-Dai Hung is compressed at Sao Vang and
send to Nam Con Son 2 pipeline), PVGas is developing the project “Sao Vang-Dai Nguyet
Gas pipeline” (hereinafter referred to as Project) with total capacity of 2-3 billion m3/year
for South East Area of Vietnam.
The first gas is expected to be in quarter III/2020.
Project approach: Gas from Thien Ung-Dai Hung will be gathered to Sao Vang CPP, be
compressed and send together with gas from Sao Vang-Dai Nguyet to Nam Con Son 2
pipeline. The pipeline system including:
- Sao Vang-NCS2 pipeline: ~22km length
- Thien Ung-Sao Vang: ~23km length
1.2 DOCUMENT PURPOSE
This specification defines COMPANY’s minimum requirements for the three (03) object
as below:
1. The manufacture and supply of steel and miscellaneous materials to be used
in the fabrication of offshore structures typically designed to API RP 2A for
subsea structures.
2. The fabrication, inspection, and welding of subsea structures
3. The construction engineering, marine and construction spreads and
operations for the load-out, lifting and installation of subsea structure
Its note that all requirements mentioned on this specification shall be confirmed and
clarified by COMPANY/EPC CONTRACTOR in the next stage.
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The COMPANY shall have the right to inspection at any time for the tool/equipment,
material steel, weld quality… to be used on the work, and have the right to condemn any
equipment or work which does not conform to the contract documentation
1.3 DEFINITION AND ABBREVIATION
1.3.1 Definition
Definitions used in this document are described below:
COMPANY [CPY] PETROVIETNAM GAS PROJECT MANAGEMENT

COMPANY (PVGAS-PMC)
CONTRACTOR [CON] TECHNIP VIETNAM CO., LTD. [TPVN]
SUB-VENDOR Other entity employed by VENDOR to perform work
and/or supply equipment.
PURCHASER The person, group of organization who places purchase
order on VENDOR.
MANUFACTURER An entity appointed by OWNER or REPRESENTATION
of OWNER to MANUFACTURE / Supply materials for
this project.
EPC CONTRACTOR Any entity responsible for execution of works in realization
of products/ service as required by OWNER/COMPANY
Correspondence Letters, memorandum, telexes, facsimile, transmittal note
and e-mails.
Document All documents (including drawings) other than
correspondence
The words “will”, “may”, “should”, “shall” and “must” have specific meaning as
following:
“Will” Used normally in connection with an action by COMPANY rather
than by VENDOR.
“May” Used where alternatives are equally acceptable.
“Should” Used where a provision is preferred.
“Shall” Used where a provision is mandatory.
“Must” Used only where a provision
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1.3.2 Abbreviation
Abbreviations used in this document are described below:
CTOD Crack Tip Opening Displacement
DCC Displacement Controlled Condition
TCVN Vietnamese Standard
DNV Det Norske Veritas
API American Petroleum Institute
ISO International Standard Organization
ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials
EEMUA Engineering Equipment and Materials Users Association
ERW Electrical Resistance Welding
FEED Front-End Engineering Design
HAT Highest Astronomical Tide
LAT Lowest Astronomical Tide
NCS2 Nam Con Son 2
OD Outside Diameter
OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration
PLEM Pipeline End Manifold
VIRES Vietnam Register of Shipping
NDE Non-Destructive Examination
Ref. Reference
RP Return Period
SMTS Specified Minimum Tensile Strength
SMYS Specified Minimum Yield Strength
SV-CPP Sao Vang Central Processing Platform
SV-DN Sao Vang - Dai Nguyet
LRFD Load and Resistance Factor Design
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1.3.3 Language
The project language is Vietnamese and English. All documentations are to be in
the Vietnamese and English language.
1.3.4 Unit of Measures
The design shall be performed using the SI system of units as follows:
Variable Symbol Unit
Length - Meter (m) or Millimeter (mm)
Time - Second (sec)
Mass - Metric Ton (MT) or Kilogram (kg)
Force - Kilo Newton (kN)
Moment - Kilo Newton-meter (kN-m)
Stress - Mega Pascal (MPa), Kilo Pascal (kN)
Temperature - Celsius Degree
2.0 CODES AND STANDARDS
This section defines the codes, standards and regulations applicable to the design of the
subsea structures. Unless specified any specific edition, the latest edition shall apply in all
applicable codes, standards and regulations referenced below.
Vietnamese Standard (TCVN)
EPC CONTRACTOR/VENDOR shall be responsible for ensuring compliance with all
applicable Vietnamese codes, standards and regulations.
All equipment/packages are subject to VIRES Classification Requirements.
Det Norske Veritas (DNV)
DNV-RP-C205 Environmental Conditions and Environmental
Loads, 2010
DNV-RP-H103 Modelling and analysis of marine operations.
DNV-OS-H205 Lifting Operations (VMO Standard – Part 2-5),
2014
DNV Rules Rules for Planning and Execution of Marine
Operations, 2000.
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American Petroleum Institute (API)

RP 2A-WSD Recommended Practice for Planning, Designing
and Constructing Fixed Offshore Platforms -
Working Stress Design, 22nd Edition, November
2014.
API Specification 2B Specification for Fabrication of Structural Steel
Pipe, 2007.
API Spec 2H Specifications for Carbon Manganese Steel Plate
for Offshore Platform Tubular Joints, 2007
API RP 2Z Recommended Practice for Preproduction
Qualification for Steel Plates for Offshore
Structures, 2005
API Specification 2MT1 Specification for As-Rolled Carbon Manganese
Steel Plate with Improved Toughness for Offshore
Structures, 2002
API Spec 5L Specification for Line Pipe, 2012
API Spec 2W Specification for Steel Plates for Offshore
Structures, Produced by Thermo-Mechanical
Control Process (TMCP), 2007
API Spec 2Y Specification for Steel Plates, Quenched and
Tempered, for Offshore Structures, 2007
American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
ASTM A370 Standard Test Methods and Definitions for
Mechanical Testing of Steel Products, 2017
ASTM A770 Standard Specification for Through Thickness
Testing of Steel Plates for Special Application,
1996
ASTM A36 Standard Specification for Carbon Structural Steel,
2014
ASTM 123 Specification for Zinc (Hot-Galvanized) Coatings
on Products Fabricated from Rolled, Pressed and
Forged Steel Shapes, Plates, Bars and Strips, 2000
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ASTM A106 Seamless Carbon Steel Pipe for High Temperature

Service (Vol. 01.01), 2015
ASTM A572 Specification for High Strength Low-Alloy
Columbium-Vanadium Steels of Structural
Quality, 2000
ASTM A992 Standard Specification for Structural Steel Shapes,
2006
ASTM A6 Standard Specification for General Requirements
for Rolled Steel Plates, Shapes, Sheet Piling and
Bars for Structural Use, 2016.
A578/A578M-07 Standard Specification for Straight-Beam
Ultrasonic Examination of Plain and Clad Steel
Plates for Special Applications.
ASTM E 92-82 Standard Method for Vickers Hardness and Knoop
Hardness of Metallic material, 2016
American Welding Society (AWS)
AWS D1.1/D1.1M:2010 Structural Welding Code – Steel, 2010
American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC)
AISC, 316-05, 9th edition Manual of Steel Construction – Allowable Stress
Design.
ANSI/AISC 360 – 05 Specification for Structural Steel Buildings, 2005
International Organization for Standardization
ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management Systems Requirements
Engineering Equipment and Material Users Association (EEMUA)
158:94 Construction Specification for Fixed Offshore
Structures in the North Sea, 1994.
197:99 Specification for the Fabrication of Non-Primary
Structural Steelwork for Offshore Installations.
1999.
2.1 REFERENCE DOCUMENT
[1.] Subsea Structure Basis of Design, 181260 -14 - RP – 001.
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[2.] PLEM Structural Analysis Report (In-place, Lifting), 181260 -14 - RP -020.
[3.] Specification for Line Pipe - SV to NCS2, 181260 -09 -SPE -011
[4.] Specification for Flanges and Fittings - TU to SV, 181260 -09 -SPE -004
[5.] Specification for Flanges and Fittings - SV to NCS2, 181260 -09 -SPE -014
[6.] Specification for Subsea Pipeline Valves - TU to SV, 181260 -09 -SPE -005.
[7.] Specification for Subsea Pipeline Valves - SV to NCS2, 181260 -09 -SPE -015.
[8.] Subsea Piggable Barred Tee Specification - TU to SV, 181260 -09 -SPE -006
[9.] Specification for Pipeline Installation - TU to SV, 181260 -09 -SPE -009.
[10.] Subsea Structure Cathodic Protection Design Report, 181260 -02 - RP - 005.
[11.] Specification for Protective Painting, 181260 -02 - SPE -007
[12.] Specification for Subsea Structure Sacrificial Anode, 181260 -02 - SPE -008
2.2 ORDER OF PRECEDENCE

Since this document refers to many codes and standards and also to other
specification, in case of any conflict, COMPANY should be notified by VENDOR
for clarification. Unless other agreed, the following order of precedence is expected
to be followed:
1. Vietnam Government Regulations;
2. Vietnam Country Standards;
3. COMPANY supplied technical documents;
4. Project Specification;
5. International Codes and Standards
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3.0 SPECIFICATION FOR MATERIAL STEEL OF SUBSEA STRUCTURE
3.1 STRUCTURAL STEEL

3.1.1 Primary Steel
All structural steel shall be new stock, cut from a single roll unit to be straight, free from
laps, seams (except for rolled tubules), scabs, rust and deformation; and shall conform to
Table 1 No substitution will be allowed without written approval from the COMPANY.
All steel requiring fine grain practice shall contain acid soluble aluminum of 0.015% or
minimum total aluminum content of 0.020%
Spiral welded pipe shall be not used
Electric-resistance welded (ERW) pipe shall neither be used for primary members nor for
members with nominal diameter greater than 610mm (24 inches) or wall thickness greater
than 25.4mm (1.0 in.) the mill which ERW pipe is manufactured shall be certified to apply
the API monogram and HFI welding shall apply.
Boron or nitrogen shall not be intentionally added to steel
Ultrasonic examination shall conform to ASTM A578, level B S1
Certified mill test reports of all the materials used shall be kept on file by the steel fabricator
for inspection by the COMPANY and shall be transferred to the COMPANY upon
completion of fabrication. Steel shall be marked as per ASTM A6.
3.2 MISCELLANEOUS ITEM

3.2.1 Grating
Steel grating shall be 38mm by 5mm or 25mm by 5mm (3/16 in.) serrated bar grating with
bearing bars at 30mm (1-3/16 in.) on centers and crossbars at 100mm on centers.
Steel grating shall be heavy-duty galvanized (minimum 916 gr of zinc/sq. m.(3 ounces of
zinc per sq. ft) of steel surface) in accordance with ASTM A123. Galvanizing shall be
done after completion of all fabrication and welding. All mill coatings, scale and paint shall
be sandblasted from the surfaces of all items prior to galvanizing. All excess galvanizing
shall be removed. Cold galvanizing repair and touch up on local areas due to modifications
or penetrations is permissible with COMPANY approval. The final dry coating shall be at
least 95% zinc
Grating shall be fastened to structural members using grating clips, or welded using
approved WPS
3.2.2 Manufactured Items
Manufactured items such as cleats, shackles, wire rope, clips, thimbles, turnbuckles, chain,
tie wire, etc., shall be galvanized in accordance with Suppliers’ standard.
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3.2.3 Neoprene for Clamps

Material
The supplier shall compound black neoprene vulcanized sheeting with optimum ozone
resistance and mechanical properties for:
 Good abrasive and shear strength.
 Good weathering resistance.
 Extreme sea water resistance during 30 years immersion under constant shear stresses.
 The sheeting shall have been tested to the following specifications: ASTM D395,
ASTM D429, ASTM D945, ASTM D2240.
 The neoprene sheeting at submerged zone shall meet or exceed the following
requirements
Acceptance Criteria for
Parameter Neoprene at Splash and
Submerged Zone
Design Temperature 140°C (284°F)
Shore Durometer Hardness
60-65A
(As per ASTM D2240)
28000 kPa
Tensile Strength (minimum)
(4061 psi)
Elongation at Break (minimum) 425%
Ozone Exposure Rating -100 PPM @ 21°C (70°F)
No cracks
under 15% elongation for 100 hours
Outdoor Exposure Rating after 6 months exposure No cracks
Resilience (As per ASTM D945-55) 55%
Compression Set 70 hours @ 100 º C (212 ºF) [As per
45%
ASTM D395-55]
Abrasion Rating Using Akron Tester Excellent
Note:
The above requirements are just intended for general guidelines. Detail requirements of
neoprene should be provided in the corresponding material requisition
 The supplier shall submit details of the recommended method of bonding the neoprene
to the guides to COMPANY for approval. Sheeting shall be bonded to the guides in
accordance with the approved COMPANY method of application.
 The supplier shall provide a full specification of the neoprene and adhesive intended to
be supplied, including details of compounding for approval by COMPANY.
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 The neoprene shall be attached to the steel per the following:

- The neoprene will be bonded to the guides by the neoprene supplier or by EPC
CONTRACTOR.
- The applicator shall apply a neoprene lining to each guide as shown on the approved
drawings.
- The inside diameter of the guide-plus-neoprene shown on the approved drawings
may be achieved by grinding the neoprene surface if necessary.
Bond Specification for Neoprene at Submerged Zone
Parameter Acceptance Criteria

Bond Strength 28000 kPa (4061 psi) (*)
ASTM D429 Peel Test 793 kPa (115 psi)
Fully Cured Bond Retention Test
100%
(six [6] months in sea water)
Note : (*) Bond Strength requirement for the design temperature 1400C.
Inspection and Testing of Neoprene
 Mechanical tests shall be carried out on a cured sample of the rubber sheeting.
 Tests shall be carried out by the manufacturer in accordance with ASTM D429 Method
E to demonstrate the adequacy of adhesion. Test results shall be provided to the
COMPANY.
Protection
The applicator shall protect the guides so that the neoprene surface and edges are protected
from physical damage.
3.2.4 Concrete
Concrete for gravity shall be accordance with ACI 318M or equivalent standards. The
concrete properties are:
- The Cement for concrete shall be ASTM C150 Type II (moderate sulphate resistance)
or Type V (high sulphate resistance) Portland cement due to the presence of sulphate
in seawater.
- The concrete shall have minimum compressive cylinder strength of 20 MPa after
casting 28 days.
- The concrete weight density shall be 2300 kg/m3.
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3.3 SUBSTITUTION OF MATERIALS

Substitution of materials not meeting this specification and not approved in writing by
COMPANY shall not be accepted
Non-conforming materials shall be removed and replaced with the specified materials
Material substitution requests shall be submitted in writing to COMPANY for approval,
allowing reasonable time for evaluation without disruption of the schedule
Material substitution requests shall include:
 Nature and extent of the substitution.
 Complete material specifications.
 Mechanical and physical properties of proposed substitute.
 Other information requested by COMPANY.
3.4 MATERIAL TRACEABILITY

3.4.1 Mill Certifications
The EPC CONTRACTOR shall furnish COMPANY with one copy of all mill certificates
for all pipe, structural shapes and plate/grating before the material is used
EPC CONTRACTOR’S stock material shall bear mill heat numbers for identification.
The maximum carbon equivalent (CE) for all materials in which a carbon equivalent
requirement is not specified shall be 0.45 for CE and 0.23 for PCM as determined by a
ladle analysis of the steel. The carbon equivalent value shall be determined by the
following:
For steels in which only C, Mn and V are reported, 0.05 shall be added to the value of the
CE and 0.03 for PCM computed with the reported elements.
EPC CONTRACTOR shall mark each mill certificate with the following information:
 EPC CONTRACTOR’S job number
 Item to be used,
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 Quantity to be used, e.g. number of feet

 Area of structure for material, e.g. PLEM truss
For plate stock to be used for EPC CONTRACTOR rolled steel pipe, pipe diameter and
wall thickness of pipe to be fabricated shall be marked on each mill certificate
EPC CONTRACTOR shall maintain material traceability maps showing the material heat
numbers of all major load bearing structural members
3.4.2 Material marking
All Type 1 and Type 2, Type 3 steels shall be color coded or otherwise marked upon
delivery to VENDOR’S fabrication yard. The steel shall be marked such that the type of
steel, heat number and special tests can be immediately recognized. The color code shall
be renewed as necessary throughout the fabrication process until the material enters its final
location in the structure
3.5 STORAGE OF MATERIALS

Structural materials, whether plain or fabricated, shall be stored above ground on flat
surfaces or platform type skids or on other COMPANY approved supports.
Materials shall be kept free of dirt, grease, paint spray, or other foreign matter and shall be
protected from corrosion.
3.6 TEST AND INSPECTION GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Supplier shall perform inspection and tests as specified in this specification and/or
referenced codes, standards and specifications.
Material certification and traceability shall be in accordance with BS: EN10204 as follows:
 Type 3.1 for main supplies
 Type 2.2 for other supplies
Once certified, by an acceptable certification authority, copy of mill certificates covering
the chemical, physical, Charpy V-notch properties, CTOD results and the heat treatment
data (as applicable) of all steel shall be provided upon delivery of the material. All testing
shall be done on the finished product, in accordance with the relevant specification.
Certified Mill Certificates shall include the following:
Purchase order number and item number.
 Material size and Specification.
 Melting Practice.
 Mill heat numbers and control numbers.
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 Ladle analysis and check chemical analysis, together with calculated Carbon
equivalents.
 Heat treatment.
 Grain size.
 Tensile and Yield strengths and elongation.
 Impact testing specimen size, orientation, impact values and test temperature (when
required).
 CTOD test report.
 Other information required by referenced specifications.
 Supplemental information relating to the manufacturing process.
Where welding has been performed, non-destructive examination (NDE) certificates shall
also be provided.
All steel surfaces shall be subject to 100 % visual inspection.
The material to be furnished under this specification shall be subject to the inspection
requirements of the relevant referenced Specification.
Purchaser shall be permitted access at all times to any part of the manufacturing process
and shall reject any steel that does not comply with this Specification
3.7 QUALITY ASSURANCE & QUALITY CONTROL

VENDOR shall establish and implement the Quality System in accordance with the
relevant sections of ISO 9001:2000 standard / General Quality Requirements or any other
equivalent standard recognized by COMPANY/EPC CONSTRACTOR.
COMPANY shall verify that the system is established and effective either by physical audit
or by questionnaire or both at his discretion.
Reasonable access should be allowed to the COMPANY’S Representative(s) and EPC
CONTRACTOR as well as to the Representative(s) of Authorized Inspection / Testing
Agency.
VENDOR shall submit a Quality Plan and Inspection Approach with the proposal, which
is to be agreed between VENDOR/EPC CONSTRACTOR and COMPANY prior to start
of manufacturing.
VENDOR shall ensure that the product is meeting the requisite quality requirements as
specified in the various sections of this document and applicable standards at the time of
manufacturing / supplying.
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VENDOR shall obtain an unconditional Inspection Release from the COMPANY/EPC

CONSTRACTOR, prior to any shipment.
3.8 PIPELINE STEEL

The specification of pipeline steel refer to Specification for Line Pipe - SV to NCS2,
181260 -09 -SPE -011 Ref.[3.]
3.9 OTHERS STEEL

For others steel using inside subsea structure such as: Valve, Flange, Anode, barred tee,
piggable wye… should be refer to detail information in the document Specification for
Subsea Pipeline Valves - SV to NCS2, 181260 -09 -SPE -015, Ref.[7.], Specification for
Flanges and Fittings - SV to NCS2, 181260 -09 -SPE -014, Ref.[5.], Specification for
Subsea Structure Sacrificial Anode, 181260 -02 - SPE -008, Ref.[12.], Subsea Piggable
Barred Tee Specification – TU to SV, 181260 -09 - SPE -006 Ref.[ 8.] respectively.
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TABLE 1
MATERIAL USAGE REQUIREMENTS
MATERIAL
REQUIRED USAGE
TYPE
Structural members where failure would pose a threat to the structure, and
requiring high strength steel. Such applications include but are not limited
1
to main tubular, shapes required for main columns, braces, plate girders and
main beams.
Non-critical structural shapes, plates and fabricated tubular not requiring
2
high strength steel, such as plate, beams, and minor tubular joint chords.
Non-critical structural shapes, plates and fabricated tubular not requiring
3
high strength steel such as Mild plates, shapes, pipe and tubes
Notes:
1. For steel specifications and supplementary requirements, see Table 2.
2. Non-critical structural members are those in which an isolated fracture would not cause
a catastrophic failure of the structure.
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TABLE 2
STEEL SPECIFICATIONS AND SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
TYPE MATERIAL 1
High strength plates, shapes and pipe with guaranteed notch
General Description
toughness.
API 2H Grade 50, API 2MT1 Grade 50
Primary Specifications
API 2W Grade 50T
API 5L Grade X52 (pipe)
Alternate Specifications ASTM A131 Grade DH36 (plate), ASTM A537 Class 1 (plate)
ASTM A709 Grade 50T3 (plate and shapes)
Maximum Thickness 101.6 mm (4 inches)
• CVN testing according to the standard requirements of API
2MT1. (Transverse specimens according to ASTM A370, test
temperature -17.8º C (0º F), acceptance criteria 40.7 J (30 ft-lbs)
minimum average and 33.9 J (25 ft-lbs) minimum single value
for full size specimens). Plate meeting these acceptance criteria
at lower temperatures (i.e. plate tested according to the standard
requirements of API Spec 2H/2W/2Y) is acceptable without re-
testing.
• Maximum Carbon Equivalent (CE) or Pcm shall comply with
the reference specification. For reference specifications with no
Supplementary
CE or Pcm limit, CE shall be 0.43% for thicknesses up to and
requirements for API
including 2” (50 mm) and 0.45% for thicknesses greater than 2”
2H/2MT1/2W/2Y:
(50 mm).
• Maximum Sulfur content of 0.015% by product analysis
• S-91 Fine Austenitic Grain Size (for ASTM A709 Grade 50T3
only)
• S-8 Strain Aged Charpy V-Notch Impact Tests, if plate will be
formed into tubular with D/t less than or equal to 30. S-8
supplement to be performed in accordance with the provisions
of API 2H using a CVN test temperature of 0°F instead of -40°F.
• API Spec 2B requirements are applicable to mill pipe.
Supplementary • The requirements of PSL-2 shall apply
requirements for API
• SR4 - Nondestructive Inspection of Seamless Line Pipe
5L:
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TYPE MATERIAL 1
• SR5 - Fracture Toughness Testing for Pipes of size 4 ½ inches
or larger. Acceptance criteria per SR5B with 40.7 J (30 ft-lbs)
average absorbed energy at -17.8º C (0º F)
• SR15 - Test certificates and traceability for Line Pipe
• SR17 -Nondestructive Inspection of Welds in Electrical Welded
Pipe and Laser Welded Pipe
• SR18 - Carbon Equivalent shall not exceed 0.43%
TABLE 2 (Continued)
STEEL SPECIFICATIONS AND SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
TYPE MATERIAL 2
General Description High strength plates, shapes and pipe.
API 5L Grade X52, X42 (pipe)
Primary ASTM A131 Grade AH36 (plate)
Specifications ASTM A572 Grade 50 (plate and shapes)
ASTM A992 Grade 50 (shapes)
Maximum Thickness 50.8mm (2 inches)
• Maximum Carbon Equivalent (CE) 0.45%
• Maximum vanadium content 0.10%
• S-28, S-29 Fine Austenitic Grain Size, if thickness exceeds 12.7mm
Supplementary
(½ in.) (Plates and shapes only) as per ASTM-A6/A6M.
requirement
• Reporting of Unspecified Elements (for mill steel), as per the
requirements of ASTM A6, Section 7.1.2
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TYPE MATERIAL 3
General Description Mild plates, shapes, pipe and tubes.
ASTM A36
Primary API 5L Grade B (pipe)
Specifications ASTM A106 Grade B (pipe)
ASTM A500 Grade B (square and rectangular tubes)
Maximum Thickness 25.4mm (1 inch) for SMLS or SAW
9.5mm (3/8 inch) for ERW
• Maximum Carbon Equivalent (CE) 0.45%.
• S-28, S-29 Fine Austenitic Grain Size, if thickness exceeds 12.7mm
Supplementary (½ in.) (Plates and shapes only) as per ASTM A6/A6M.
requirement
• S-98 reporting of Unspecified Elements (for mill steel).
For mill steel, reporting of Unspecified Elements as per the requirements of ASTM A6,
Section 7.1.2
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4.0 SPECIFICATION FOR SUBSEA STRUCTURE FABRICATION
4.1 GENERAL
This section mention about the detail fabrication for steel of subsea structure, the others
item such as piping, pipeline, valve, flange, anode, barred tee (if any),.. Should be refer to
the relative document listed in section 2.1
4.2 MATERIAL
Contract documents shall designate the material type for each Contract Object.
Specification shall be followed for material usage requirements.
4.3 WELDING AND NDT
The requirements for welding and NDT shall be according to the “Procedure of Welding
and NDT” shown in details at the Appendix hereinafter.
The welding and NDT shall be followed with the Specification for Pipeline Field Welding
and NDT
4.4 FABRICATION DRAWINGS
Fabrication and erection drawings with bills of material (BOM) for the structural framing
and other structural components shall be prepared and submitted to COMPANY/EPC
CONTRACTOR for review and approval. Drawings shall include all shop and erection
details, cuts, copes, connections, holes, bolts and welds. All welds shall be indicated on the
shop drawings by standard welding symbols in accordance with AWS D1.1.
Designations of all structural tubes, shapes, and plates shall be indicated on the drawings.
Steel shall be identified by ASTM designations and minimum yield strength when several
grades are utilized.
In addition, drawings showing the lifting scheme, lifting gear, size and/or lengths of all
wire ropes, shackles, pins, pad-eyes and lifting bar/frame, if required.
The drawings shall indicate the weight and C.O.G. locations for the different design
conditions.
VENDOR shall establish a numbering system to identify all major load bearing structural
members of the package and all associated welds. Such identity shall be used for the
purpose of indexing inspection, NDT, repairs, etc. Material and weld trace ability shall be
maintained through fabrication.
Fabrication/Shop drawing shall include nesting drawings and plate cutting drawing. The
longitudinal and circumferential weld arrangements for primary tubular and node cans shall
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be in accordance with EEMUA 158. Drawing shall include unique identification for each
item and weld. Drawing shall be provided for all temporary works including fabrication
supports and installation aids.
Fabrication shall not commence until all relevant drawings and reports are approved.
4.5 FABRICATION
4.5.1 General
VENDOR shall furnish, install, and maintain in a safe operating condition, the necessary
scaffolding, ladders, walkways, lighting, etc., to allow for safe and thorough inspection by
COMPANY. Such access shall conform to OSHA requirements and be acceptable to
COMPANY.
All padeye pin holes shall be drilled and reamed to within 1.5mm (1/16 inches) of the
nominal diameter. When cheek plates are required, the pin hole shall be drilled and reamed
after the cheek plates are welded to the main plate
4.5.2 Fabrication Tolerances
Contractor shall perform dimensional checks to verify fabrication accuracy. Dimensional
checks shall include length, spacing, roundness, level and lineup. Fabrication tolerances
shall comply with AWS D1.1, design drawings, API RP2A section 14 and EEMUA 158.
Overall center-to-center dimensions shall be held within 6mm where field tie-ins are
affected.
The flatness of the Structural Frame base shall be the lesser of ±3mm x (length in 3.0m) or
10mm. The Structural Frame fabrication shall proceed on a flat and level surface. Frequent
checks of the support blocking shall be done to prevent any alignment problems. When a
support settles out of level, the support shall immediately be shimmed back into a level
plane. Alternate filtering or alignment intended to correct for distortion due to welding is
permissible
4.5.3 Measuring Equipment
An equipment calibration log shall be established to cover all Measuring Equipment and
submitted to COMPANY Representative or inspector minimum one week prior to use.
Measuring Equipment shall be calibrated at intervals of no more than 3 months by a
professional third party testing agency accepted by COMPANY.
4.5.4 Production Controls
The VENDOR shall implement a system for monitoring fabrication and inspection status.
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Production test welds shall be performed and tested as requested by the COMPANY.
Following completion of mechanical tests and NDT, production test weld results shall be
submitted immediately for approval. Failed tests shall be followed up with further testing
and remedial action to ensure that unacceptable welds do not exist in the structure. Under
these circumstances the COMPANY may specify as much testing as may be required to
satisfy itself that other unacceptable welds are not present. Remedial actions shall be at the
discretion of the COMPANY.
Inspection & Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) requirements are detailed with “Procedure
of Welding and NDT”.
4.5.5 Regulation Safety Used Tools and Equipment
The Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring that the tools and equipment supplied meet
all applicable regulations on health, safety and environmental issues. All fabricated work
shall be in accordance with relevant regulatory requirements of Vietnam and accepted
international practice regardless of where the fabrication operation takes place.
The COMPANY shall have the right to inspection at any time, tool or equipment to be used
on the work, and have the right to condemn any equipment or work which does not conform
to the contract document.
4.5.6 Paint Removal
Any paint on surfaces adjacent to joints to be welded shall be thoroughly removed to
expose clean steel within a minimum of 2 inches (50mm) of the joint. It may be necessary
to clean further away from the joint to facilitate NDE.
4.5.7 Peening
Peening is not permitted. The use of manual slag hammers, chisels and lightweight
vibrating tools for removal of slag and spatter is not considered as peening and is permitted.
The requirements for welding and NDT shall be according to the “Procedure of Welding
Contract documents shall designate the material type for each Contract Object.
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4.6 DOCUMENTATION
Contractor shall prepare and issue a data book containing the following documents for
COMPANY review and approval;
 Fabrication Drawings
 Fabrication Procedures
 Material Datasheets
 Assembly Lifting, Handling and Storage Procedures
 Welding Procedure Specifications
 Welding Procedure Qualification and Records
 Welding Repair Procedures
 Welding Procedure Qualifications
 Welding Procedures
 Weld Location Plans
 NDE Procedures and Procedure Qualification Reports
 An Inspection and Test Plan (ITP) or test plan document
Upon completion of fabrication, Contractor shall issue the following documents in a single
comprehensive data book for COMPANY review and approval:
 Construction Drawings to As-built Status
 Technical Queries and Concessions
 Certified Test and Inspection Records
 Calibration Records
 Material Certificates
 Mill Test Certificates
 Batch Certificates for all Welding Consumables
 NDE Reports
 NDE Technicians Qualification Certificates
 Weld Qualification Test Results
 Welder Qualification Certificates
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VENDOR shall obtain written COMPANY approval for any deviation from this
specification before starting fabrication.
Contractor shall ensure that Work shall not be performed when weather conditions prevent
satisfactory workmanship, or prevent adequate inspection.
As-built drawings, showing field modifications and weld locations shall have a numbering
system corresponding to the Non-Destructive Examination (NDE) reports.
All data shall be provided in hard copy and in electronic format
4.7 MISCELLANEOUS
4.7.1 Marking
The Structural frame shall have the following items marked with paint markings. The pad-
eyes and ROV buckets/ grab bars shall be painted orange. The frame shall be yellow
painted with the identification marking in black.
4.7.2 Coating
All structural frame coated surfaces shall be coated as per contract requirements
The coating shall comply with Specification for Protective Painting document No. 181260-
02-SPE-007.
4.7.3 Site Access
COMPANY’s personnel shall have free access at all times to any part of Contractor’s, or
his Sub-contractor’s yard and facilities that are concerned with the works, COMPANY
personnel shall be shown full cooperation, be given sufficient notice of inspections and be
allowed sufficient time for all inspection and testing procedure to be properly executed.
4.8 REQUIRMENTS ON TESTS
4.8.1 Testing of Materials
Materials used for the fabrication shall be tested in accordance with standard related
requirements, and the test certifications shall be submitted to COMPANY
4.8.2 Testing for Fabrication
Fabrication testing shall comply with design drawings, API RP2A, EEMUA 158, and the
written inspection and test plan (ITP) approved by COMPANY all welding tests shall be
as per Appendix 2
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4.8.3 Anode fabricated

Any test after erection the anode should be refer to document “Specification for Subsea
Structure Sacrificial Anode” Ref [12].
For the welding line test between structures to foot anode shall be refer to appendix 2 &
appendix 3.
4.9 VENDOR QUALITY ASSURACE AND QUALITY CONTROL
VENDOR shall establish and implement the Quality System in accordance with the
relevant sections of ISO 9001:2008 standard / General Quality Requirements or any other
equivalent standard recognized by EPC CONTRACTOR and COMPANY.
COMPANY shall verify that the system is established and effective either by physical audit
or by questionnaire or both at its discretion.
Reasonable access should be allowed to the EPC CONTRACTOR and COMPANY’s
Representative(s) as well as to the Representative(s) of Authorized Inspection/ Testing
Agency.
VENDOR shall submit a Quality Plan and Inspection Approach with the proposal, which
is to be agreed between VENDOR, EPC CONTRACTOR and COMPANY prior to start
manufacturing.
VENDOR shall ensure that the product is meeting the requisite quality requirements as
specified in the various sections of this document and applicable standards at the time of
manufacturing / supplying.
VENDOR shall obtain an unconditional Inspection Release from the EPC CONTRACTOR
and COMPANY, prior to any shipment.
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5.0 SPECIFICATION FOR SUBSEA STRUCTURE INSTALLATION
5.1 EPC CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES

5.1.1 General
This section mention the task works for Structural Subsea Installation, some item inside
the Subsea Structure such as piping, valve, flange and pipeline should be refer to other
document related listed in section 4.1.
The wet store and temporary corrode protection for SKID included tube, piping, couplings
between valve and flange after welding… shall be added during SKID installation. After
finish the installed, all temporary item shall be remove.
All procedures, schedule (months, weeks and days), calculations and drawings shall be
submitted to COMPANY approval before use
5.1.2 Environmental Conditions
EPC CONTRACTOR shall ensure the equipment, material and all installation activities
are designed for or be able to operate in the site conditions as defined in Project
Specifications and Documents.
EPC CONTRACTOR shall provide a qualified meteorologist to generate regular, project-
specific weather forecasts for the tow route and WORKSITE for at least three days in
advance of the scheduled. Sail-away date and throughout the actual installation. These
forecasts shall be updated at least every 12 hours, or more frequently if requested by
COMPANY REPRESENTATIVE.
Sail-away, tow to the WORKSITE is designed to be completed in a single weather window.
Sail-away shall only be initiated when the forecast shows a 72 hour weather window of
acceptable conditions for leaving the harbor, for tow to the WORKSITE and for the
laydown operation at the WORKSITE, with no storms anticipated in the five-day forecast.
During the tow, EPC CONTRACTOR shall constantly monitor the environmental
conditions and receive updated weather forecasts for the remaining duration of the tow in
order that decisions on continuing the tow and subsequent installation operations can be
made with confidence.
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5.1.3 Certifying Authority

EPC CONTRACTOR shall ensure that all applicable analysis, technical, documentation or
inspection requirements specified by the Certifying Authority are included in the detailed
installation manual for the sub-structure installation.
List of certifying authority for vessel, manpower and other works related should be
compliance with Third parties (MWS, CA) requires.
5.1.4 Marine Warranty Surveyor
COMPANY shall appoint/approval a Marine Warranty Surveyor (MWS) to perform
inspections and issue certificates of approval for marine vessels and marine activates as
described in this Specification
5.1.5 Work Procedures
EPC CONTRACTOR shall prepare and submit for COMPANY approval, all detailed
engineering analyses and procedures. EPC CONTRACTOR’s procedures shall address all
aspects of the work including, but not be limited to:
 Engineering analyses to verify Subsea Structure installation and all other requirements
of this Specification;
 Procurement of all required materials not identified as COMPANY supplied;
 Receipt, control and responsibility for all COMPANY supplied items;
 HIRA/Safety in Design/Analysis.
 Handling, storage and transport of all material to the construction site;
 Installation of Subsea Structure;
 Meteorology for the spool tie in points
 As-built survey and drawings;
EPC CONTRACTOR shall ensure that all works covered by this Specification are carried
out in accordance with procedures developed by EPC CONTRACTOR for each phase of
the works in accordance with the schedule defined in the Contract Documents. Procedures
and method statements shall be prepared and submitted for COMPANY approval two (2)
months prior to commencement of the works.
The work shall commence only after the approval of key procedures finalized by
COMPANY during detailed design stage.
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The work shall be performed by EPC CONTRACTOR in strict accordance with Project
Specification and Documents, COMPANY-approved procedures and method statements,
and relevant pipeline international codes and standards.
Furthermore, the works shall meet any additional requirements stated elsewhere in the
Purchase Order or Contract Documents.
5.1.6 Quality Assurance/ Quality Control
EPC CONTRACTOR shall, as a minimum, have an implemented quality assurance system
meeting the requirements of ISO 9001:2008, and COMPANY documents.
COMPANY shall have access to Subsea Structure installation vessel(s), ROV support
vessel(s), other support vessels, and all other work areas and vessels at all times where the
works are being done for COMPANY.
COMPANY shall have the right to inspect any portion of the works to ensure that it meets
the requirements of this Specification and other parts of the Contract Documents.
EPC CONTRACTOR shall submit a detailed QA/ QC Plan no later than two (2) months
prior to the scheduled start of Subsea Structure installation including all documentation
requirements detailed by this specification. The Plan must be approved by COMPANY
prior to start of the works. The QA/QC document shall set out the specific quality practices,
resources, and activities relevant to the works and shall describe in detail the quality
management measures to be applied during the execution of the works. It shall make
references to procedures, instructions, and checklists, and how the documents are
controlled, revised and updated
5.1.7 Non-Conformity Reports
Non-conformity reports shall be prepared and submitted in accordance with EPC
CONTRACTOR’s QA/QC Plan. Non-conformity reports shall be provided to COMPANY
for acceptance. Completed nonconformity reports shall be provided to COMPANY as part
of the permanent record. COMPANY reserves the right to disapprove non-conformity
reports and to require revised reports when the nonconformity was not resolved by a
method or procedure that was pre-approved by COMPANY.
Common repair procedures and potential applications shall be submitted to COMPANY
for approval prior to their usage on site.
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5.2 MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT

5.2.1 EPC CONTRACTOR – Supplied Materials
EPC CONTRACTOR shall furnish all materials and consumables not specifically stated
as COMPANY supplied.
All installation Aids, Spares, Equipment and rigging etc. required for safe lifting,
transportation and installation of subsea structures are in EPC Contractor scope.
EPC CONTRACTOR shall purchase material from MANUFACTURERS deemed
acceptable or approved by COMPANY. Within 60 days prior to the first load-out, EPC
CONTRACTOR shall submit a list of EPC CONTRACTOR-supplied materials. Within 30
days prior to the first load-out, the materials in this list shall be accompanied by Certificates
of Conformity or Test Certificates issued by the mill or factory.
Materials shall be handled, transported and stored in a manner so as to preserve the
condition and traceability of the goods, prevent loss, protection the corrosion and protect
against damage.
5.2.2 Equipment
EPC CONTRACTOR shall furnish a complete Subsea Structure piece installation spread
which is capable of working in the water depths, seabed conditions, and environmental
conditions.
EPC CONTRACTOR’s installation equipment shall be in a good and serviceable condition
and shall be maintained in this condition during the works. All installation vessels in EPC
CONTRACTOR’s spread shall have valid certifications and classifications required to
conduct operations in offshore work area.
EPC CONTRACTOR shall maintain and keep in full force and obtain all necessary
permits, certificates, and licenses required to use the vessels and crews and to perform the
works
5.2.3 Installation Spread Requirements
EPC CONTRACTOR shall ensure that all installation spread requirements are in
accordance with COMPANY’s minimum requirement for offshore spreads.
a. Crane
Cranes, davits and other lifting equipment including lifting gears, lifting appliances, slings
grommets, shackles and pad-eyes, shall meet applicable statutory requirements.
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Certificates for the equipment, valid for the operations and conditions under which they
will be used, shall be available onboard for PERSONNEL’s review.
Rigging such as shackle, slings, link plates, lifting bars, etc. shall be permanently identified
and tagged with its permissible safe working load. All rigging to be used for lifting shall
carry a valid load test certificate and shall have been certified within the previous twelve
(12) months by a recognized certifying authority such as ABS, GL, Lloyd's Register, DNV
and BV. Shackles shall undergo magnetic particle inspection (MPI) prior to use.
CONTRACTOR’s lifting procedure shall comply with DNV-OS-H205 criteria.
b. Accommodation
Accommodation on all EPC CONTRACTOR vessels shall be appropriate for the number
of EPC CONTRACTOR’s crew, EPC SUB-CONTRACTOR representatives, visitors, and
COMPANY personnel required for 24-hour operations on a 12-hour shift work schedule.
All sleeping quarters shall be dedicated cabins designed for such use.
Living quarters shall be comfortably air-conditioned and heated. Ample toilet and shower
facilities shall be available.
EPC CONTRACTOR shall provide the following accommodation for COMPANY use on
all installation vessels and support vessels as requested:
 Full accommodation with services and meals for COMPANY representatives;
 An office with surge-protected power supply solely for the use of COMPANY
representatives;
 Personal Computer (PC) with email and internet facilities and printer for COMPANY
representatives;
 Fax, photocopy, and telephone facilities.
c. Communications
The vessels shall be equipped with marine, and where appropriate, aircraft, radio telephone
communication equipment. All vessels in the spread shall be fitted with communication
equipment which is compatible with the other vessels in the spread.
A marine radio-telephone shall be fitted on the primary installation vessel to operate on the
channels in use in offshore work area.
d. ROV Operations
EPC CONTRACTOR shall furnish all required ROV equipment and supplies. EPC
CONTRACTOR’s equipment shall be in good and serviceable condition, suited to safely
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support the ROV operations, and shall be maintained in these conditions during the work.
All ROV equipment shall meet applicable local regulations.
EPC CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for maintaining any spares required to repair or
replace damaged equipment. Spare equipment shall be certified as per original equipment,
where applicable.
EPC CONTRACTOR shall submit plans to COMPANY which covers the types of ROV
that EPC CONTRACTOR intends to employ including general procedures and
decompression and treatment schedules. ROV procedures shall be in compliance with local
regulations and COMPANY HSE requirements.
EPC CONTRACTOR shall maintain ROV logbooks and prepare casualty reports as per
local regulations. Copies of these documents shall be provided daily to COMPANY
representatives on board.
e. Anchoring and Mooring
All anchoring and mooring shall comply with COMPANY HSE requirements. Anchoring
and mooring equipment shall be suitable for the water depths and seabed conditions in the
work area. Supporting calculations shall illustrate, to the satisfaction of COMPANY, the
holding power of the anchors based on available soils data and the required lay tensions.
Anchoring and mooring equipment shall be furnished with control system to monitor the
tension forces in mooring lines and length of umbilical paid out at all times during the
pipeline and tie-in spool installation.
Each anchor winch shall be video monitored whilst the vessel is in the field. See Section
5.4.3 for operational vessel positioning and mooring requirements.
f. Positioning Systems
EPC CONTRACTOR shall use a high resolution navigation system such that the accuracy
of the continuous positioning of the installation vessel and its support vessels (tugs, survey
boat, etc.) are maintained, even during adverse weather or visibility conditions and at night.
Equipment shall have sufficient accuracy to perform the installation within the tolerances
as specified on the COMPANY-approved Project Drawings.
The surface positioning equipment shall include a plotter which will keep a continuous
hard copy record of the lay vessel position.
The installation spread shall be equipped with the necessary survey, sonar, and acoustic
equipment to position the vessel for accurate installation of the subsea pipelines. A PC-
based navigation system shall be used such that a monitor constantly shows a visual display
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of the field including existing facilities and services, pipelines, umbilical, structures, lay
barge, pipeline route and pipeline corridors. It shall also display the position of the barge
anchors and the anchor handling tugs. The monitors with the visual display shall be
prominently positioned in the anchor control room and on the bridge of the anchor-handling
vessel(s).
EPC CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for locating and installing the required
positioning equipment, including survey transponder stations. EPC CONTRACTOR shall
give COMPANY sixty (60) days’ notice before any equipment is planned to be installed
on COMPANY facilities and shall obtain prior approval from COMPANY before actual
installation of such equipment.
EPC CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for the removal of any such positioning
equipment following completion of the offshore pipeline installation and the restoration of
the site to its previous condition.
g. Diving Operations
Diving Operations shall be carried out in accordance with the IMCA International Code of
Practice for Offshore Diving (IMCA D014) and applicable local regulations. Contractor
shall submit its Diving Manual to COMPANY for review and approval four (4) months
before commencement of any diving Work.
5.2.4 EPC CONTRACTOR Submissions
EPC CONTRACTOR submissions shall fully comply with the COMPANY HSE
requirements.
EPC CONTRACTOR shall submit to COMPANY information and drawings about the
installation vessels and the equipment to be used in the execution of the work. The
submittal shall cover all equipment applicable to the installation technique being proposed.
Upon acceptance by COMPANY, the pipe installation vessel and major equipment shall
not be changed without prior written consent of COMPANY.
a. Installation Vessel(s) - Submissions
EPC Contractor shall perform, prepare and submit for APPROVAL forty five (45) days
prior to a vessel or spread going offshore a mobilization manual which shall include:
 A detailed mobilization schedule for the installation vessels and other installation
equipment’s, consistent with the subsequent efficient construction operations. This
schedule shall identify audits, checks, inspections, maintenance repairs modifications
and tests.
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 The proposed list of PERSONNEL and the register of medical certificates for all
PERSONNEL for review and APPROVAL. When mobilizing to fabrication yards
and/or SITE, EPC Contractor shall ensure that PERSONNEL are mobilized sufficiently
in advance of the date required to begin work so that they: Receive Project and HSE
inductions; Participate in JSAs and Demonstrate compliance with Project health
requirements. If PERSONNEL are mobilized without participating in such events all
costs, including offshore spread stand-by shall be to EPC Contractor account until such
activities are complete. No PERSONNEL will be permitted to work on the Project
without participating, as a minimum, in a Project and HSE induction to be prepared
and given by EPC Contractor.
 COMPANY may instruct EPC Contractor to replace any persons not meeting the
requirements of this SUBCONTRACT and all such replacement shall be to T & I
Contractor account.
 Specifications of major equipment to be used and equipment vendor manuals;
 All relevant certificate dossiers, performance and acceptance tests, audit checklists and
modification dossier related to any necessary modifications;
 All marine and land movements for mobilization from point of origin to the offshore
SITES in Vietnam.
b. Installation Equipment – Submissions
EPC CONTRACTOR shall submit the following items 60 days prior to mobilization:
A description of the Subsea Structure installation equipment including:
 A description of the surface and subsea positioning systems;
 A description of the ROV system to be used;
A description and performance specifications of the Subsea Structure installation
equipment’s (crane, davits, lifting frame, etc.).
5.2.5 Safety Regulation
All local safety regulations shall have jurisdiction over the waters and area around the
installation site.
Temporary navigation aids shall be available should it become necessary for the
installation spread to leave the platform at any time prior to completion of the work. These
navigation aids must be set on the platform and approved by COMPANY
Prior to beginning any work involved with installation Job Safety Assessments, hazard
assessments and Personnel induction shall have been completed to the satisfaction of
COMPANY.
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The Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring that the manpower, tools and equipment
supplied meet all applicable regulations on health, safety and environmental issues.
The COMPANY shall have the right to inspection at any time, tool or equipment to be used
on the work, and have the right to condemn any equipment or work which does not conform
to the contract document.
5.3 INSTALLATION ENGINEERING
Installation Engineering shall demonstrate the feasibility, adequacy, and safety of the
intended installation methods. It shall include the preparation of the following:
 Procedures;
 Manuals;
 Calculations/ Analyses;
 Descriptions and drawings.
Installation engineering analyses for Subsea Structure shall include, but not be limited to:
 Survey and position fixing (including subsea positioning);
 Seabed preparation;
 Storage, handling and transportation of materials supplied by the COMPANY and the
EPC CONTRACTOR;
 Design of sea-fastenings, rigging and temporary installation aids as applicable.
 Welder/welding machine operator qualification
 Ultrasonic examination
 Anchor handling and anchor patterns
 Anchoring-up at any location (e.g., commencement of operations)
 Dynamic positioning (if applicable)
 Installation of Subsea Structure.
 Diving operations
 ROV operations
 Contingency operations/analyses
- Incorrect positioning of line
- Anchor wire failure or jettisoning
- Pennant failure and buoy loss
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EPC CONTRACTOR’s installation procedures shall specifically state for each pipeline,
the selected lay direction and hold back point for pipelay initiation (e.g. existing structure,
dead man anchor or other methods proposed).
The operating limiting conditions (maximum sea state) shall be determined for the above
conditions, offshore lifts, personnel transfers and all other construction activities, in
accordance with DNV-OS-F101.
5.4 MATERIAL TRACEABILITY
5.4.1 General
Installation of the Subsea Structure shall be in accordance with EPC CONTRACTOR’s
installation manual that has been approved by COMPANY. COMPANY acceptance of
EPC CONTRACTOR’s installation manual shall not relieve EPC CONTRACTOR of his
responsibility for the safe and efficient installation of the Subsea Structure to the
satisfaction of COMPANY. EPC CONTRACTOR shall submit to COMPANY all required
procedures and documents in the installation manual, no later than 60 days prior to
mobilization. The procedures and documents to be submitted include, but are not being
limited to the following.
 Detailed installation procedures, drawings, and associated detailed analyses that
describe the procedures and methods to be used to control installation during the
following operations:
- Subsea Structure wet and dry buckle lift;
- Lifting procedures for Subsea Structure, installation;
 Deployment and calibration of the positioning system for the installation vessels;
 Position control and mooring procedures:
- List of survey personnel, designated titles and organization chart;
- Personal resumes of key survey party members;
- Procedures for position control;
- Procedures for Pre-Installation survey;
- Listing of the proposed survey equipment;
- Procedure for post-install and as-built survey;
- Procedures for anchor positioning which addresses anchor wires, cables and
facilities (if any);
- Procedure for attachment and monitoring of anchor cables to existing platforms, if
applicable.
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 Subsea Structure storage, handling, transportation, traceability and tracking

procedures;
 Contingency procedures;
 Daily field reporting procedures.
Installation procedures listed above shall, where applicable, be supported by calculations
submitted with the procedures. The basis for the calculations and any assumptions used
shall be identified.
Where procedures identify variables, these shall be considered in the calculation. The
following considerations shall be examined in the submitted calculations:
 Barge configuration (setup, trim, etc.);
 Lifting sequence and arrangement;
 Anchor wire tensions; especially anchor wires to be attached to existing platforms;
5.4.2 Pre-Installation Survey
EPC CONTRACTOR shall perform a pre-installation survey no more than 3 months before
installation vessels mobilization in order to confirm seabed bathymetry, and identify all
existing pipelines/ platforms/ facilities (coordinates and bearing/ heading), existing subsea
tie-in locations, existing crossed pipelines and umbilical (s) locations, cables at future
crossing points, the situation and condition of tie-in points. Pre-installation survey shall
cover EPC CONTRACTOR’s proposed anchor patterns. Alignment sheets prepared as part
of EPC CONTRACTOR’s installation manual shall be revised and re-issued following
completion of EPC CONTRACTOR’s pre-lay survey. These alignment sheets shall be
issued for COMPANY approval not less than four (4) weeks before lay barge mobilization.
All seabed debris located within 20m wide corridor of the Subsea Structure Frames center-
line shall be identified and removed by EPC CONTRACTOR to the approval of
COMPANY.
5.4.3 Vessel Positioning/ Mooring
Vessel positioning/ mooring shall be checked against COMPANY HSE requirements and
amended as necessary. EPC CONTRACTOR shall be solely responsible for the positioning
and position fixing of the installation vessels, survey vessels, anchor handling tugs, and
other installation support vessels.
EPC CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for the preparation of all necessary pre-
computations and pre-plotting.
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During the work, results of position fixing shall be electronically recorded and displayed
in the form of both printed and plotted results.
All installation vessel positioning data, anchor placement logs, as-built survey data, etc.,
shall be accessible to COMPANY on the installation vessel at all times during the
installation. If requested, copies of the raw data shall be made available to COMPANY.
EPC CONTRACTOR shall observe any area restrictions or prohibitions regarding
anchoring of his vessels or barges as may be defined by COMPANY prior to the installation
works.
COMPANY shall be informed where EPC CONTRACTOR must deploy his anchors or
anchor lines within 500m of any existing platform, pipeline, cable, or other subsea facility.
For each and every anchor placement, the proposed positioning of each anchor shall be
identified before it is run from the barge to that location. A log shall be maintained on
board the barge detailing the date and time of each anchor dropped the location of the drop
and the anchor description, e.g. port, starboard, bow, stern and anchor number. Anchor
wires passing over existing pipelines, or umbilical shall maintain a minimum vertical
clearance of 5m at all times whilst the anchor is being run out. EPC CONTRACTOR shall
propose for COMPANY approval, a procedure for ensuring that this minimum clearance
is achieved.
Anchors carried across existing pipelines or cables shall be secured on the deck of the tug
before they are allowed to cross the pipeline or cable. The position of the stern of the tug
shall be verified by the surveyor and/or COMPANY representative before the anchor may
be dropped. Any anchor crossing a pipeline or umbilical shall be at least 100m measured
perpendicularly from the pipeline or umbilical (not in the drag direction) and at least 200m
(in the drag direction). No anchor shall be placed closer than 75m perpendicularly from an
existing pipeline or umbilical when that anchor has not crossed the existing pipeline or
cable.
Each anchor buoy shall be clearly marked with the number of the anchor to which it
belongs. If anchor buoys are replaced or swapped during the execution of the works, the
buoy shall be renumbered correctly with the number of the anchor to which it belongs.
EPC CONTRACTOR shall not moor any of the vessels in his installation spread to
platforms or structures or tie-off pipelay start-up umbilical to platforms or structures,
including non-operational structures without COMPANY approval.
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5.4.4 Seabed Preparation

Prior to lowering the Subsea structural Frame to the seabed, the CONTRACTOR shall
perform a seafloor survey/inspection to insure that the seabed/gravel bedding is sufficient
leveled for installation within specified tolerance as per overall field layout and that there
are no prior construction debris or seabed obstructions that will impede Subsea Structure
installation, and any pipeline-to- Subsea structural Frame field-fit spool pieces.
The EPC CONTRACTOR shall check the actual water depth at the specified Subsea
Structure location to ensure it is in accordance with the COMPANY’s Drawings of this
Specification as approved by PRINCIPAL.
The EPC CONTRACTOR shall remove the pipeline laydown / pulling head, and if
necessary, lifting lines to align pipeline flange to simplify tie-in spool flange make-up
5.4.5 Subsea Structure Installation
The Anchor Pattern, Rigging Arrangement, Protection Frame Lifting Chart and Capacity,
installation procedure/sequences for Subsea Structure and associated Tie-in-spools shall be
submitted by EPC CONTRACTOR.
The EPC CONTRACTOR shall install the Subsea Structure. The upstream and
downstream tie-in-spools (include pipeline SOW) to subsea structure shall be installed.
The EPC CONTRACTOR shall furnish detailed procedure along with method statements
for COMPANY review and approval.
The subsea structure shall be supplied with two flange connection. The valve shall be
FULLY-OPEN during installation and hydrotest. EPC CONTRACTOR shall control the
position and orientation of the subsea structure when installed. The proper size of target
box for subsea structure installation shall be established depending on as-built coordinate
and the target box shall be reflected in the surveyor’s monitoring system prior to
installation work. Beacon will be installed on the center of protection frame in order to get
accurate position of subsea structure. Beacon and lifting rigging will be set just before
lifting work. The messenger winch line could be deployed to guide the subsea structure.
The condition check such as visual inspection, retightening of clamp bolts, function test of
subsea structure with valve handle, etc., shall be performed, prior to installation. Pre-
installation survey for any debris and unfavorable condition will be conducted by ROV.
EPC CONTRACTOR shall perform all necessary calculations and analyses to demonstrate
the safe installation of the subsea structure but not limited to, the following:
 Analyses and calculations for subsea structure installation;
 Design of lift rigging.
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5.5 INSPECTION
EPC CONTRACTOR shall submit to COMPANY written procedures on the proposed
methods for subsea inspection of Subsea Structure Installation.
During installation, the pipeline touchdown point shall be visually monitored. On
completion of Subsea Structure installation, EPC CONTRACTOR shall provide a video
record of Subsea Structure installation.
5.6 CLEAN-UP
EPC CONTRACTOR shall remove all surplus material from the work site and shall return
such material to EPC CONTRACTOR’s or COMPANY’s storage yard as appropriate. All
salvaged, excess, or waste materials shall be disposed of in a manner satisfactory to
COMPANY requirements.
During installation, EPC CONTRACTOR shall not discard any construction materials,
scrap, auxiliary installation equipment, or other objects at any point in the field.
Any temporary obstructions or construction aids placed along the subsea pipeline route
shall be removed unless COMPANY specifically requests that they be left in place. EPC
CONTRACTOR shall however ensure removal of debris following completion of as-built
survey.
Temporary work sites, storage yards, and sites on land, if established solely for this project,
shall be cleaned-up and, returned to their original condition
5.7 AS-BUILT SURVEYS
The final as-built survey shall be conducted after pipeline installation and connection
operations are completed and all installation aids have been removed from the installation
site. The survey shall provide the coordinates and bearings of the pipeline. The results shall
be presented in the form of as-built drawings.
EPC CONTRACTOR shall submit all "As-built" drawings which shall include, but not
limited to, data requirements tie-in spools, crossing or stabilization mattresses, if
applicable.
If, in the opinion of COMPANY, the survey results submitted by EPC CONTRACTOR do
not indicate that the installation specifications have been met, EPC CONTRACTOR shall
make good the deficiencies.
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5.8 REPORTING AND DOCUMENTATION

5.8.1 General
All procedures, schedule, calculation and drawings shall be subject to COMPANY
approval before use.
5.8.2 Installation Manual
EPC CONTRACTOR shall prepare an installation manual according to the requirements
of DNV-OS-F101 and additional requirements of this specification. This installation
manual shall be submitted to COMPANY for approval at least 60 days before mobilization
of the installation vessel.
EPC CONTRACTOR shall prepare detailed installation procedures, calculations and
drawings to demonstrate how the work is to be carried out and how the requirements of
this specification are met.
The procedures shall include, but not be limited to the following:
 Mobilization;
 Marine vessel details;
 Pre-survey and preparatory works;
 Survey positioning and navigation;
 Material handling, transportation and logistics;
 Pre-installation survey;
 As-built survey;
 Subsea Structure installation procedures;
 ROV operation;
 Anchor handling;
 Subsea spool handling and alignment;
 Sea state and current limits in excess of activity limits;
 Contingency procedures covering abandonment, anchor dragging/line failure;
5.8.3 Daily Progress Construction Report
EPC CONTRACTOR shall furnish a daily activity report to COMPANY representative.
The daily report shall include, as a minimum, the following:
 The schedule for days, weeks and month
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 Current status of the project;

 Weather status;
 Spread vessels;
 Total passengers on board and passenger movements in the last 24 hours;
 Safety incidents, drills and statistics;
 List and location of all spread equipment, number of spread personnel by classification
and vessel;
Daily and cumulative totals shall be shown:
 Detailed reports of non-conformance;
 Weather data at six-hour intervals tabulating: (1) wind speed and direction, (2) wave
height, period and direction;
 Barge location every half hour;
 Anchor locations (drop/retrieve time and date);
 Reference to any requests for change orders;
 Critical path and concurrent activities;
 Lift loads;
 ROV reports;
 Survey reports;
5.8.4 As-Built Documentation
EPC CONTRACTOR shall provide final as-built configuration in the form of A3 drawings
that shall include as a minimum the following:
 Subsea Structure Dimension, weight;
 Subsea Structure final elevations, alignments, water depths, etc.;
 Location of other significant features including description and location of any debris
or other objects;
EPC CONTRACTOR shall prepare a comprehensive as-built report for all permanent
works and shall include as a minimum the following:
 Safety and incident records;
 Inspection records;
 Daily status and progress reports;
 All qualification certificates and reports;
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 Material reports; Material receipt certificates;

 Vessel logs; Video logs;
 Survey reports;
 All other reports made on the work performed (like seabed debris record, etc.)
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TESTING AND QUALIFIED OF MATERIAL STRUCTURE FRAME
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PROCEDURE OF WELDING AND NDT
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A. WELDING PROCEDURE AND QUALIFICATION
Unless otherwise noted in referencing COMPANY specifications, pre-qualified welding

procedures shall not be permitted. Procedures previously qualified by EPC
CONTRACTOR and meet all the requirements of this specification may be submitted for
evaluation by COMPANY. Only welding procedures approved by COMPANY shall be
used for welding works.
1. Procedure Qualification Record
For all new procedure qualification tests, EPC CONTRACTOR shall submit a Proposed
Procedure Qualification Record (pPQR), and obtain approval from COMPANY before
commencement of the qualification tests. The pPQR shall be similar to a Procedure
Qualification Record (PQR) and reflect anticipated welding parameters and conditions.
Material test certificates and typical welding consumable test certificates or other
background information shall be provided.
2. Essential Variables
Essential variables shall be those required by the applicable industry code (e.g., ASME
Section IX or AWS D1.1) and the additional variables in Attachment 3. Any deviation
from these variables shall require a new weld procedure be qualified. All essential variable
tolerances listed as percentage variations apply to the actual qualified mean values recorded
for each pass.
Test pieces for welding procedure qualifications shall be in accordance with the referencing
COMPANY specification and industry standard.
Test pieces for procedure qualification of carbon steel shall be selected from the higher
range of carbon equivalents. All qualified procedures are based upon the carbon equivalent
(Pcm) of the parent metal being defined as:
Procedures shall be qualified for welding production materials with a Pcm up to and
including 0.02% higher than the qualification test material. Heat / ladle analysis may be
used if approved by COMPANY when product analysis is not reported. Use of higher Pcm
steels will require a new welding procedure qualification.
Types of grooves and tolerances for drawing details and final fit-up of any welded joint
shall conform to Figure 3.4 of AWS D1.1. Joints which vary from these shall be referred
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to COMPANY for approval or correction. Root openings for single sided welds without
backing shall be ≥ 1.6 mm (1/16”).
Root and capping passes during qualification shall be made at a preheat temperature and
heat input no higher than the lowest values specified for production welds.
The range of allowable thicknesses for qualification in accordance with AWS D1.1 shall
be limited to 76 mm (3”).
Unless otherwise approved by COMPANY, interpass grinding shall not be used during
qualification test welding. Grinding is considered an essential variable and must be used
for field welding to the same extent. If used during procedure qualification, each welder
shall have access to his own grinder, and each pass shall be ground as demonstrated on the
qualification test.
A temper-bead sequence shall not be used during procedure qualification to deliberately
improve heat affected zone hardness. The final welding procedure cap pass shall be placed
along the side of the weld so as to overlap onto the base metal.
3. Fillet Weld Procedure Qualifications
In addition to applicable Code requirements, procedure qualification for fillet welds not
qualified by full penetration butt welds shall include a hardness test and meet the
requirements of Section 6 of this Procedure. The additional essential variables of
Attachment 3 shall apply.
4. Weld Metal Buttering Procedure Qualifications
If joint fit-up tolerances in production welds exceed those permitted, written weld buttering
instructions shall be developed by EPC CONTRACTOR for COMPANY approval. These
shall detail the complete base material preparation, welding, surface finishing, and
inspection methods. Welding must comply with a COMPANY approved WPS.
5. Acceptance Criteria for Weld Procedure Qualification Tests
The completed weld shall be evaluated by the following in accordance with the acceptance
criteria of the applicable code:
 Visual inspection;
 Radiography (ultrasonic examination when approved by COMPANY);
 Mechanical tests with supplemental tests of this specification.
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6. Required Test Specimens

Unless exempted by the referencing COMPANY specification (e.g. for vessels, skids, etc.),
the requirements described below supplement those of the governing industry code
requirements. Mechanical testing shall be carried out by a COMPANY approved testing
laboratory and witnessed by COMPANY representative.
 For all weld procedures, the maximum hardness shall be determined using Vickers
hardness tests (ASTM E92). The test load shall be less than or equal to 10 kg. Maximum
acceptable hardness shown in Table 1 based upon carbon equivalent (Pcm) value for
the parent steel. The allowable hardness in Table 1 may be increased 10 points for a
test load of 5 kg or less. Hardness tests shall be carried out as shown in Attachment 2.
If any individual hardness value exceeds the limit specified, two further sections shall
be taken, both of which shall meet the specified requirements.
Table 1. Deflection limit
MAXIMUM ACCEPTABLE HAZ HARDNESS
Pcm % Max. HV10 Pcm % Max. HV10
≤ 0.18 289 0.24 341
0.19 297 0.25 341
0.20 306 0.26 358
0.21 315 0.27 367
0.22 324 0.28 376
0.23 332 0.29 385
≥ 0.30 385
 Impact location is refer to Table 4.14 AWS D1.1-2010
 One weld area sample (including weld, HAZ, and parent metal) shall be ground,
polished, and etched with a suitable etchant so as to clearly reveal the weld metal,
fusion line, and HAZ microstructures under the microscope.
 Rockwell and Brinell hardness tests are not acceptable. Conversions from Rockwell or
Brinell hardness tests are not acceptable.
 A photograph or photo macrograph of 1X to 3X magnification clearly showing the
hardness indentations, HAZ, and the weld zone shall be included in the test results.
 When required by the referencing specification, Charpy V-notch testing shall be
performed in accordance with ASTM A370. Weld metal, fusion line, and HAZ tests
are required unless COMPANY specifies a deviation due to specific site,
environmental, or design applications.
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7. Documentation for Welding Procedures

All welding procedures shall be submitted and approved by COMPANY prior to being
used. This shall include a welding procedure specification (WPS), procedure qualification
record (PQR), supporting documents for materials, NDE, and destructive tests. EPC
CONTRACTOR shall provide, as a minimum, the items listed in the Recommended
Welding Procedure Checklist shown in Attachment 3. This table lists most of the items
necessary for a satisfactory welding procedure, however, it may not include all variables
EPC CONTRACTOR is required to provide by the applicable industry code or regulatory
requirement for a specific application.
8. Requirement of Procedure Qualification Test Coupons
Requirements of procedure qualification test coupons shall be in accordance with AWS
D.1.1 Table 4.2 and other relevant sections of AWS D.1.1.
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B. WELDER AND WELDING OPERATOR QUALIFICATION
 Welders shall be qualified by testing in accordance with a COMPANY approved

procedure. Welder qualification tests shall be witnessed by COMPANY and EPC
CONTRACTOR welding inspectors.
 In addition to the tests required by the applicable industry Code and the referencing
COMPANY specification, welder qualification for any portion of the test made by
GMAW-S (short circuit metal transfer) shall include guided bend specimens.
Qualification of GMAW-S by radiography only is not permitted.
 EPC CONTRACTOR may submit evidence of previous qualification to COMPANY
in accordance with the minimum requirements of this specification. All previously
qualified welders and welding operators shall comply with the standard period of
effectiveness of the applicable industry Code. For welders without prior experience on
COMPANY work, re-qualification and witnessing by COMPANY representative may
be required.
 EPC CONTRACTOR shall have qualification certificates for each qualified welder on
file available for review by COMPANY representative. EPC CONTRACTOR shall
maintain a current record for all welders employed giving the following information:
- Welder's name and identifying number or symbol;
- Welding processes, procedures and positions for which each welder and welding
operator is qualified;
Dates of qualification.
 The welders being qualified shall permanently mark, with paint stick or low stress
metal stamp, each weld with his identifying mark.
 Welders must understand and demonstrate their ability to apply, control and measure
preheat and interpass temperatures if applicable.
 Excessive interpass grinding shall be minimized during qualification test welding.
Reasonable amounts of grinding are permitted to blend starts and stops and removed
isolated areas of poor or non-fusion. COMPANY reserves the right to disqualify any
welder that removes the majority of a weld layer to correct poor visual appearance.
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C. WELDING WORKMANSHIP
1. Base Metal Preparation

Surfaces to be welded shall be visually examined and must be cleaned to bright metal for
a distance of not less than 12.7 mm (1/2 in.) from the edge of the weld grooves. All surface
finish paints, including weldable primers, shall be removed from the weld groove when
welding pre-painted materials. Welding through "weldable primer" is acceptable provided
the weld procedure used is qualified using the specific thickness and type of primer and
provided the contract documents allow the use of weldable primers.
2. Cutting Edge Preparation and Repair
Shearing shall be limited to plate material with thickness not exceeding 15.9mm (5/8 in.).
A minimum of 0.8 mm (1/32 in.) shall be ground or machined from the cold sheared edge
prior to use.
All cut edges shall be visually examined for laminations, cracks, and other defects. Sharp
edges shall be removed by grinding. Edge defects on surfaces to be painted shall be
repaired. Prior to making repairs, the method to be used shall be submitted to COMPANY
for approval.
For fabricated beams, all web and flange plates shall be cut such that the principle rolling
direction of the plate lies along the longitudinal axis of the finished plate girder.
Thermally cut surfaces shall be ground to bright metal prior to subsequent welding.
Surfaces inaccessible to grinding shall be abrasive blasted to white metal with subsequent
removal of all abrasive and residue near the weld groove.
Trimming tubular braces in-situ for closed root openings is not acceptable without specific
approval by COMPANY.
3. Tack Welds
All tack welds, originally performed to hold members in alignment and later incorporated
into the completed weld, shall be made by COMPANY approved welders using the
qualified welding procedure for the root pass. These welds shall be subject to all applicable
structural welding requirements in this document. Tack welds shall have the same preheat
requirements as the root pass of the appropriate structural welding procedure. Prior to
continuation of welding, the "tack" weld shall be ground to a feather edge to permit
acceptable weld metal tie-in. Minimum length of tack welds shall be 100 mm (4 in.) where
practical, for tack welds ≤ 100 mm (4 in.) EPC CONTRACTOR shall propose and
demonstrate an acceptable alternate to COMPANY.
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4. Run-On and Run-Off Tabs

Run-on and run-off tabs shall be used for all welds at the plates, tubular end locations, and
at beam splices and terminations. These tabs shall be produced from material of the same
grade and type as being welded. EPC CONTRACTOR may be required by COMPANY to
demonstrate control, distribution, receipt and use of run-on/run-off tabs.
5. Pre-Heat And Interpass Temperature
EPC CONTRACTOR shall develop a general preheat control procedure for joints with an
effective thickness of 25.4 mm (1 in.) and greater. This procedure shall be submitted to
COMPANY for approved prior to its use. The procedure shall specify the method of heat
application, maximum temperature of the steel surface, time required for each application,
and the use of a pyrometer thermocouple and/or temperature-indicating crayons for
accurately monitoring the steel temperature throughout all weld passes during procedure
qualifications and the method of measuring steel temperature during production welding.
Minimum preheat for all steel shall be the greater of 38°C (100°F), AWS D1.1 Table 3.2,
or the COMPANY approved WPS whichever is higher.
Maximum interpass temperature or preheat for structural welding shall not exceed 232°C
(450°F) unless otherwise qualified.
6. Arc Strikes
Arc strikes outside the weld groove area are not allowed. Arc strikes outside the weld
groove area shall be removed by grinding or removal and replacement of the section
affected by the arc strike. All arc strike areas outside the weld area shall be subject to
magnetic particle inspection. All indication(s) of cracking shall be subject to grinding and
re-inspection to insure complete removal.
7. Welded Joints Cover-up
All welded joints to be subsequently covered by an abutting member weld shall be accepted
by NDE in accordance with Section 11 of this specification prior to fit-up or welding of
the covering member. All plate butt welds that will be subsequently covered by an abutting
weld shall be ground smooth and subject to magnetic particle inspection on the attachment
surface for a minimum distance of 50 mm (2 in.) either side of the intended attachment. A
gradual transition shall exist between the ground and ungrounded areas of welded joint.
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8. Cope and Weld Access Holes

EPC CONTRACTOR shall develop fabrication sequences and weld details to minimize
the requirement for cope holes. Cope holes shall only be permitted at the locations specified
on the Contract Drawings, or as subsequently shown on approved EPC CONTRACTOR
Shop Drawings.
Cope holes shall have an edge finish that complies with the requirements of AWS D1.1
Section 5.17 and a size sufficient for welding and coating application. EPC
CONTRACTOR shall develop and demonstrate details for all configurations including the
ability to control, check and measure size and surface finish of all cope holes in production
trials.
Full fillet welds shall be returned through the cope holes.
9. Weld Identification
All welders shall permanently mark with paint stick or low stress metal stamp, each weld
with his identifying mark. Note: Paint stick markings shall be subject to approval from
EPC CONTRACTOR’s Painting Inspector.
10. Interruption of Welding
Whenever possible, welding of joints shall be completed in one continuous operation.
Where interruption is unavoidable, at least one-third of the weld joint thickness over the
full weld length shall be completed before welding is discontinued. All cases of
interruption shall be approved by COMPANY.
11. Correction of Unacceptable Fit-Ups and Welds
Welding (buttering through member) in-situ to reduce excessive root openings is not
acceptable without specific approval by COMPANY. Through member buttering will only
be approved by COMPANY when proper consideration is given to materials, loading,
NDE, and welding requirements. Out-of-position brace buttering shall require COMPANY
approval.
Buttered layers on removed branch members shall be ground to the desired profile and
shall be subject to 100 percent visual, magnetic particle examination, and ultrasonic
examination prior to refitting into the structure.
Correction of excessive root gaps by in-situ buttering is acceptable provided the gap is less
than or equal to 1/2 in. (12.7 mm). A COMPANY approved buttering procedure is required.
For root gaps greater than 1/2 in. (12.7 mm) buttering proposals require specific
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COMPANY approval. The maximum gap to be corrected by buttering shall be limited to

the lesser of 3/4 in. (19 mm) or twice the thickness of the thinner part to be joined.
12. Heat Straightening
Heat straightening may be used on a case by case basis with prior COMPANY approval.
A heat straightening procedure shall be submitted to COMPANY for approval prior to use
in fabrication. For API 2Y, API 2W, or any quenched and tempered or thermo-mechanical
control processed steel, the maximum temperature shall not exceed 593°C (1100°F) or the
tempering temperature, whichever is less.
13. Weld Defect Repair
For all welding processes written repair procedures approved by COMPANY shall be
utilized. These may be developed from COMPANY approved full penetration groove
welding procedures or procedures specifically qualified for repairs.
Work piece temperature shall be a minimum of 38°C (100°F) higher than the minimum
preheat temperature required for the original approved welding procedure. The number of
repair attempts shall be limited to not more than two.
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D. POST-WELD HEAT TREATMENT (PWHT)
Post-weld heat treatment (PWHT) is required only when specified by contract documents,
identified on drawings, or required by welding procedure. PWHT shall be in accordance
with AWS D1.1 except as follows:
 When PWHT is required, EPC CONTRACTOR shall submit a PWHT procedure and
obtain approval from COMPANY prior to application of any PWHT. The maximum
temperature for API 2Y, API 2W, or any quenched and tempered or thermo-mechanical
control processed steel, shall not exceed 593°C (1100°F) or the tempering temperature,
whichever is less.
 Thermocouples shall be attached directly to the weldment (near the weld) to be PWHT
and the full temperature cycle automatically recorded, witnessed and approved by
COMPANY. The thermographs produced shall be included in the final documentation
package.
 All final visual inspection and NDE shall be completed or repeated after PWHT.
 Welding shall not be conducted on PWHT components without the approval by
COMPANY except for welds to connect items to the structure (i.e., stub to brace welds,
core or barrel to leg welds, etc).
 The PWHT of nodes, when required, shall be performed on the node as a complete
component if practical.
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E. INSPECTION / NDT
Inspection and non-destructive examination shall comply with the requirements of API RP
2A - WSD, AWS D1.1 and the additional requirements of this specification. Each
inspection or examination shall be carried out using a written procedure approved by
COMPANY.
All inspector shall be AWS QC1 certified (or acceptable equivalent) except specialty
technicians (PT, MT, UT, and RT) who shall be qualified and certified according to the
guidelines ASNT SNT-TC-1A or equivalent. COMPANY reserves the right to proficiency
test, at no additional cost to COMPANY, any NDT operative working at any of the EPC
CONTRACTOR or SUBCONTRACTORS facilities, irrespective of their current
qualifications. The test shall comprise a practical demonstration of the NDT operative’s
abilities on a sample test piece together with the ability to record and report the work
relative to the duties for which they are qualified.
The required NDE methods and the minimum extent of inspection shall comply with API
RP 2A - WSD Table 16.1 and the additional requirements in Table 1 of this specification.
After anodes are installed on the structure, the weld resistance between anode core and
structure shall be tested. The resistance shall not be exceeded 0.1 Ohm.
Welds that are subject to radiographic or magnetic particle testing shall comply with the
quality level requirements of AWS D1.1 acceptance standards for dynamically loaded
structures. Acceptance standards for cyclic loading shall be used on weld as specified by
the contract documents or welds ground for improved fatigue performance. Magnetic
particle inspection (MPI) shall be by the Wet Method using a white background and black
ink. MPI using Dry Method may be used for the specific situation (e.g. MPI for hot metal
after back gouging) and shall be approved by COMPANY prior to application.
Ultrasonic Examination:
 Ultrasonic examination procedures shall be established by an ASNT Level III
ultrasonic specialist. The procedure shall define equipment, techniques, and methods
consistent with the design requirements. As a minimum the essential variables listed
in API RP 2X shall be detailed in the written procedure and submitted for COMPANY
approval prior to use during trial and subsequent examinations. Variations from the
proven procedure shall be cause for re-qualification.
 Ultrasonic examination of groove welds in structural shapes and plates shall comply
with AWS D1.1 Section 6. Acceptance criteria shall be per AWS D1.1 Section 2 for
statically and cyclically loaded structures.
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 Ultrasonic examination of tubular structural welds shall comply with API RP 2X. T,
Y, or K connections shall comply with Level "C" acceptance weld quality. Unless
otherwise approved by COMPANY representative, Level "A" acceptance weld quality
shall apply where UT is substituted for radiography.
 Plate or pipe to be used as lifting aids, node cans in chord members, flanges or critical
girders requiring substantial stiffening, and all applications where the member is
subject to substantial Z-direction loading shall be ultrasonically examined.
Examination and reporting requirements of ASTM A578 shall apply.
 The intersect location (footprint), including a 150 mm (six (6) inch) wide band shall be
examined in accordance with ASTM A578 with supplement S1 acceptance standard-
level “C”.
 Members with flaws that would interfere with weld inspection may be positioned so
that acceptable material is located under all brace footprint areas.
 Weld repairs of members with unacceptable flaws up to 6500 mm² (10 in.²) may be
made using a COMPANY approved weld repair procedure.
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F. REPORTS AND RECORDS
The following reports and data sheets shall be supplied to COMPANY representative:
 Mill test reports and certificates.
 COMPANY approved welding procedure package.
 Welder and/or welding operator qualification test results.
 Temperature charts or records for all stress relieving and/or post-weld heat treating
(When required by COMPANY specifications and/or regulatory authorities).
 Fit up inspection records.
 NDE reports and results, including repairs.
 As-built construction drawings.
 Welding parameter records.
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TABLE F
EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS SUPPLEMENTAL TO API RP 2A – WSD
LOCATION / TYPE OF WELD EXTENT Note 1 METHOD Note 2
Lamination Surveys (Location of Structural
Plate)
Joint Cans Note 3 100% UT
Padeyes 100% UT
Plate to which padeyes are attached Note 4 100% UT
Tubular Connections
Primary T, K, Y joints with brace diameter ≥
100% UT + MT
323.9 mm (12¾ in.) and wall thickness ≥ 12.7
mm ( ½ in.) Note 5
All other T, K, Y joints 10% MT
Plate Girder, Beam and Shape Connections
Secondary full penetration welds 10% RT or UT
Primary fillet welds 100% MT
Secondary fillet welds 10% MT
Note 7
Padeyes
Full penetration 100% UT + MT
Fillet 100% MT
Miscellaneous Fabrication
Structural fillet 10% MT
Arc strikes 100% MT
Weld repairs Note 6 100% RT, UT, or MT
Full penetration welds for sea fastening 100% UT + MT
Fillet welds for sea fastening 100% MT
Full penetration welds on launch legs, ring (RT or UT)
100%
stiffeners, launch lugs and skirt pile sleeves. + RT + MT (10%)
Grout, flood, and inflation lines 10% 10%
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Notes:
1. Based on percent of total weld length. COMPANY to designate welds inspected to less than 100%.
2. All welds (structural and non-structural) and structural steel are subject to 100% Visual Test (VT) at all times.
VT may include Penetrant Test (PT).
3. Projection of the brace onto the joint can plus an additional 150 mm (6 in.) radius around the circumference of
the projection.
4. Projection of the padeye plus an additional segment equal to 5 times the padeye thickness.
5. Although conventional techniques are generally limited to these dimensions, smaller members may require
examination if they are designated primary welds.
6. NDE should be the same as the original inspection and performed by the same party.
7. Primary structural padeyes utilized by EPC CONTRACTOR during the construction phase shall be subject to
the applicable 100% NDE both before and after use.
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APPENDIX 3
REQUIREMENT OF CHARPY TEST
(3 pages, including this pages)
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Figure 1. Vickers Hardness Test Locations

NOTES:
1. Test load should be 10 kg or less.
2. Specimen shall be polished well enough to clearly show the fusion line.
3. Indentations to be located as shown on the figures and as detailed below:
4. HAZ: Starting at 0.20 - 0.50 mm from the fusion line with three (3) indents at 0.50 -
0.75 mm intervals. Weld Metal: A minimum of three equally spaced indents for each
hardness traverse.
5. Hardness traverse on fillet welds should be as detailed for T-connections above
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For base material thicknesses less than 19 mm only root locations tests are required.
Figure 2. CHARPY Impact Test Locations
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PETROVIETNAM GAS JSC

PETROVIETNAM GAS PROJECT MANAGEMENT COMPANY

PROJECT SAO VANG – DAI NGUYET GAS PIPELINE

CONTRACT BASIC DESIGN

SPECIFICATION FOR SUBSEA STRUCTURES

Project No.: 181260

0 31-Oct-18 Issued for Approval N.V.D V.M.Q D.T.V

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REVISION RECORD SHEET

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3.9 OTHERS STEEL 19

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1.1 PROJECT OVERVIEW

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COMPANY [CPY] PETROVIETNAM GAS PROJECT MANAGEMENT

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2.0 CODES AND STANDARDS

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American Petroleum Institute (API)

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ASTM A106 Seamless Carbon Steel Pipe for High Temperature

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2.2 ORDER OF PRECEDENCE

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3.0 SPECIFICATION FOR MATERIAL STEEL OF SUBSEA STRUCTURE

3.1 STRUCTURAL STEEL

3.2 MISCELLANEOUS ITEM

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3.2.3 Neoprene for Clamps

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 The neoprene shall be attached to the steel per the following:

Parameter Acceptance Criteria

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3.3 SUBSTITUTION OF MATERIALS

3.4 MATERIAL TRACEABILITY

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 Quantity to be used, e.g. number of feet

3.5 STORAGE OF MATERIALS

3.6 TEST AND INSPECTION GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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3.7 QUALITY ASSURANCE & QUALITY CONTROL

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VENDOR shall obtain an unconditional Inspection Release from the COMPANY/EPC

3.8 PIPELINE STEEL

3.9 OTHERS STEEL

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4.0 SPECIFICATION FOR SUBSEA STRUCTURE FABRICATION

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4.8.3 Anode fabricated

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