LEVEL 4 – GUIDELINE

Lifting and Handling

GM-NOC-LH-006

CCU Certificate Review Process

00 10/2017 First issue

Rev. Date Purpose of the revision

Owning entity: OPS/LOG Other approving entities:

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Contents
1. Scope ....................................................................................................................... 3

2. Reference documents ............................................................................................. 3

3. Abbreviations .......................................................................................................... 4

4. Roles and responsibilities ...................................................................................... 4

5. Approval process .................................................................................................... 4

6. Document pack requirements ................................................................................ 5

7. Document content and criteria .............................................................................. 6

Offshore Container Certificate (OCC) ......................................................................................... 6
Certificate for Portable Tank (relevant for Tanks only) ................................................................ 6
IMDG10 (International Maritime Dangerous Goods) Certificate (relevant for Tanks only) ........... 6
Sling & Shackles Certification ..................................................................................................... 6
Type Approval Certificate ........................................................................................................... 7
As Built Drawings (Parts list and all assembly drawings required) .............................................. 7
Material Test Certificates (To include 3rd party) ......................................................................... 7
MPI Reports ............................................................................................................................... 7
MPI Technician certificate .......................................................................................................... 7
Proof Load Test Certificate ......................................................................................................... 7
Hydrostatic Test Report .............................................................................................................. 7
Leak Test Report ........................................................................................................................ 7
Dimensional Control & Manufacturing Inspection Report ............................................................ 8
Welding and Fabrication Record ................................................................................................ 8
Final Inspection Report............................................................................................................... 8
Legible copies of Unit Plates ...................................................................................................... 8
Photograph of Offshore Container .............................................................................................. 8
Weld Procedure Qualification (WPQ) ......................................................................................... 8
Welder Qualification Record (WQR) ........................................................................................... 8
Prototype test report (If applicable) ............................................................................................. 9
Appendix 1 Documents check list ...................................................................................... 10

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1. Scope
The following procedure provide the minimum document requirements and criteria that must be
met when supplying fleet assets compliant to DNV 2.7-1 and EN 12079 to North Oil Company
for operations on the Al-Shaheen Field.

2. Reference documents
The reference documents listed below form an integral part of this document.

External documents
Unless otherwise indicated, the applicable version of these documents, including relevant
appendices and supplements, is the latest revision published.

Reference Title
IMO MSC/Circ.860 Guidelines for the approval of offshore containers handled in open
seas
EN 12079-1 Offshore containers and associated lifting sets - Part 1: Offshore
Container - Design, manufacture and marking
EN 12079-2 Offshore containers and associated lifting sets - Part 2: Lifting Sets
- Design, manufacture and marking
EN 12079-3 Offshore Containers and Associated Lifting Sets; Periodic
inspection, examination and testing
DNv Standard No. 2.7-1 Standard Certification for Offshore Containers
DNv Standard No. 2.7-3 Portable Offshore Units
MSF O&G UK Best practice for the safe packing and handling of cargo to and
from offshore locations

Note: EN 12079 and DNv 2.7-1 only applies to containers up to a SWL of 25,000Kg.
Units in excess of 25,000Kg should be designed to DNv 2.7-3.

North Oil Company documents

Unless otherwise indicated, the applicable version of these documents, including relevant
appendices and supplements, is the latest revision published.

Reference Title
SD-NOC-LH-004 Offshore Cargo Carrying Units
SD-NOC-LH-006 Packing and Handling of Cargo to and from Offshore Locations

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3. Abbreviations

ABS American Bureau of Shipping

CCU Cargo Carrying Unit
CoC Certificate of Conformity
DFT Dry Film Thickness
MPI Magnetic Particle Inspection
OCC Offshore Container Certificate
WLL Working Load Limit
WPQ Weld Procedure Qualification
WQR Welder Qualification Record

4. Roles and responsibilities

4.1. NOC Third Party Vendor
The NOC vendor is responsible for collating the document pack to both the CPLO and Swire
Oilfield Services.
4.2. Document pack review
Swire is responsible for carrying out a thorough review of the document pack to the standards
acceptable by NOC. Swire will review it within 48 hours of receipt of pack. Packs should be e-
mailed to noccerts@swireos.com .

5. Approval process
In accordance with IMO MSC / Circ. 860 approval of offshore containers must be based on both
calculations and testing, taking into account the dynamic lifting and impact forces that may
occur when handling in open seas. To address this, EN12079 requires a three-stage approval
process.
Stage 1. Design appraisal / verification
On completion any new design must be submitted to the Certifying Authority (BV, DNVGL, LR,
ABB) for appraisal / verification against the strength and technical requirements of the standard.
On completion of this assessment the Certifying Authority issues a Design Appraisals Document
(LR) or a Design Verification Report (DNVGL) which outlines the prototype testing necessary to
approve both the design and the fabrication process. Minimum testing consist of a 4-Point Test
(2.5 x R); 2-Point Test (1.5 x R); and Drop Test.
Stage 2. Type approval
On completion of the prototype testing the Certifying Authority issues a Type Approval
Certificate which allows the container type to be put into production with predetermined
inspection and witness points as outlined in the standard. As the design and fabrication have

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already been assured through the prototype testing only sample testing is required during
production.
Stage 3. Offshore container certificate
On completion of production testing and thorough review of the technical dossier the Certifying
Authority performs a visually examination of each individual container and issues an Offshore
Container Certificate declaring that the requirements of EN 12079 and IMO MSC/Circ. 860 have
been met.

6. Document pack requirements

The following list of documents and certifications are the list of necessary documents
constituting the packs for Cargo Carrying Units (CCU’s) to be reviewed by Swire before
acceptance by NOC.
As a minimum, documents 1 to 6 must be received before acceptance. The Offshore Container
Certificate (OCC) or Certificate of Conformity (CoC) must be issued or endorsed by a duly
Authorised Body (ABS, Bureau Veritas, DNV-GL, Lloyds Register) must be received before
acceptance.

1. Offshore Container Certificate

2. Certificate for Portable Tank (relevant for Tanks only)
3. IMDG10 Certificate (relevant for Tanks only)
4. Latest Inspection Certificate
5. Latest Sling & Shackles Certificate
6. Type Approval Certificate (Number)

7. As Built Drawings (Parts list and all assembly drawings required)

8. Material Test Certificates (to include 3rd party)
9. MPI Reports
10. MPI Technician certificate
11. Proof Load Test Certificate
12. Hydrostatic Test Report (relevant for Tanks only)
13. Leak Test Report (relevant for Tanks only)
14. Dimensional Control & Manufacturing Inspection Report
15. Welding and Fabrication Record
16. Final Inspection Report
17. Data Plates Photograph
18. Offshore Container Photograph
19. Weld Procedure Qualification (WPQ)
20. Welder Qualification Record (WQR)
21. Prototype test report (If applicable)

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7. Document content and criteria

Offshore Container Certificate (OCC) – Required for all CCU’s, the OCC must be
witnessed and stamped by the certified authority then issued to the manufacturer to verify the
unit meets the requirements and specifications.
The certificates will include various items such as manufacturer’s details such as:
 Name of purchaser
 Unit dimensions
 Surveyor’s signature
 Weights, serial numbers and specification of the lifting sling sets.

Certificate for Portable Tank (relevant for Tanks only) – Certificates for portable tanks
must verified by the accredited body to the requirements of the hydrostatic test and the type
approval certificate.
Information required consists of:
 Inspection certificate number.
 Name, address and type approval number of the accredited body conducting the
inspection.
 Manufacturers serial numbers, date of manufacture.
 Owner’s serial number.
 Vessel details-tare mass, gross maximum & design temperature.
 Conformation of pressure and leak tests conducted with dates.
 Next periodic test date

IMDG10 (International Maritime Dangerous Goods) Certificate (relevant for Tanks

only) –This is a certificate of fitness and requires the following information:
 Certification number
 IMO design type approval and tank type number
 Name of manufacturer
 Owners unit identification and tank serial numbers
 Hydraulic and leakage test results with dates
 Maximum gross and tare weights
 Design temperature and tank materials

Sling & Shackles Certification – These must include the minimum information of:
The “EC Declaration of conformity” detailing the owner’s details, equipment description,
identification number, certificate number, manufacture date, batch and grade numbers of
components, manufacturer of components, order number, working load limit (WLL) and angle of
lift.
The “Record of container slinging and testing” certification identify the unit (ID’s) to correspond
with sling marking shackle numbers.

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Type Approval Certificate – This document must be witnessed and stamped by the
accredited body stating compliance to the relative standards and be issued to the manufacturer
by the surveyor’s office. This approval certificate is based on the prototype tested unit and has
been approved for manufacture and is valid for 4 years on date of manufacture.
As Built Drawings (Parts list and all assembly drawings required) – This will include
the full set of drawings and parts list submitted from the designers or customer the product is to
be manufactured for.
Material Test Certificates (To include 3rd party) – This includes all material certification
for traceability from the manufacturer. These must have the CE mark for the EU certificate of
conformity. These will include reference numbers to indicate that only purchased and tested
materials have been used for manufacture and can be traced through reference to the parts list.
MPI Reports – Provide all the necessary information within the reports to show results of the
weld tests carried out in accordance to the weld procedures. Information should contain
description of unit, identification numbers, and certification to the applicable standard, material
type and weld process.
MPI Technician certificate – This will be identification and certification of the inspectors
carrying out the examination tests. This should be checked for the date of issue and level of
competency for carrying out various weld examinations.
Proof Load Test Certificate – The proof load test is carried out to the requirements of the
relative standards for the manufacture of the product. A dimensional and non-destructive test
(NDT) are carried out to ensure no defects are found after the load test. The certificate should
include the product:
 Identification number;
 Test date;
 Quantity of units in batch test;
 The tare weight, Payload and Gross maximum weight and witness signatures.

Hydrostatic Test Report – The Hydrostatic test report confirms the vessel has been
inspected in accordance with hydraulic test procedure in accordance with the manufacturers
standing operating procedure. The report details should include the manufacturer’s and
customer’s identification numbers. Pressure testing should include the vessel serial number
pressure test range and date of calibration. Test report details for tanks must correspond with
the type approval certificate hydraulic test pressure. This certificate must be verified and
validated by the manufacturer and accredited body.
Leak Test Report – The leak test report is compiled by the manufacturer and must contain
the name and signatures of the issuer and approver of the test report with respective dates. In
addition the report information should include:
 Manufacturers contact details
 Customers details
 Manufacturers and authorised body sign off and stamp.
 Vessel details (I.D and report numbers)
 Pressure gauge details
 Test details

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Dimensional Control & Manufacturing Inspection Report – This report must include
the unit type, quantity, identification numbers, approval number, order numbers, dimensional
and pad eye checks carried out by the certified authority and the manufacturer with names of
personnel and date. If batch tests are conducted only units checked should be listed.
Welding and Fabrication Record – These record sheets should contain the unit description
and number with the batch number of the welding consumables for traceability. They must have
the welders the welder’s names and ID numbers with the location of the welds so they can be
matched with the welder qualifications. All completed record sheets to be signed and dated by
the manufacturers Quality Assurance (QA) or competent person.
Final Inspection Report – Manufacturers are required to complete the Owner acceptance
inspection check as required in compliance with the Manufacturers Quality Framework (MQF).
These are to ensure the quality and functionality of the product.
Legible copies of Unit Plates – Photographs of unit data plates are required and the
information must be legible. The data plate information includes:
 Design certification of the unit;
 Manufacturer;
 Owner;
 Date of manufacture;
 Gross weight and payloads;
 ID number and certificate number.

Photograph of Offshore Container – photographs that provide a fair assessment of the

unit condition.
Weld Procedure Qualification (WPQ) – This confirms the test welds have been prepared,
welded and tested in accordance with the standard:
 Name and contact details of Manufacturer with weld procedure reference number;
 Name and ID number of welder;
 Name and verification of the examining body and reference number;
 Applicable standard for reference and date of test;
 Type of welded joint with details of welding such as weld size, position, number of runs;
 Material type, weld process, metal filler type, heat measurements and test details.

Welder Qualification Record (WQR) – This test certificate gives the welder’s details and
acceptance of the examination body in performing the necessary welding process to the
required specifications. Information shall include:
 Name and contact details of Manufacturer with certificate reference number;
 Name and ID number of welder;
 Name and verification of the examining body and reference number;
 Applicable standard for reference and date of test;
 Type of welded joint with details of welding such as weld size, position, number of runs;
 Test piece material type, weld process, inspection and test details.

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Prototype test report (If applicable) – The prototype test report will give the test
information required to determine if the unit is fit for purpose and must contain the following
information:
 Manufacturer’s details and persons involved in test procedure;
 Tank I.D number, description and design;
 Test method and dimensional checks pre and post of load test;
 Conclusion and result;
 Sign off and date of approver and authorised body.

The inspection check list in the appendix section of this document is to be utilised to review and
accept or reject document packs submitted from manufacturers.

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Appendix 1 Documents check list

No Checks Yes No N/A
1 Offshore Container Certificate
2 Certificate for Portable Tank (Tanks only)
3 MDG10 Certificate (Tanks only)
4 Latest Inspection Certificate
5 Latest Sling & Shackles Certificate
6 Type Approval Certificate (Number)
7 As Built Drawings (Parts list and all assembly drawings required)
8 Material Test Certificates
9 MPI Reports
10 MPI Technician Certificate
11 Proof Load Test Certificate
12 Hydrostatic Test Report (Tanks only)
13 Leak Test Report (Tanks only)
14 Dimensional Control & Manufacturing Inspection Report
15 Welding and Fabrication Record
16 Final Inspection Report
17 Data Plates Photograph
18 Offshore Container Photograph
19 Weld Procedure Qualification (WPQ)
20 Welder Qualification Record (WQR)
21 Prototype Test Report (If applicable)

Additional Comments

Unit Type…………………….………………… Unit Numbers………………………………………..

Reviewer (Print)……………………………… Sign…………………………………………………...

Date Received………………………………… Date returned ……………………………………….

Accepted Rejected

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