Guideline for Working During Adverse Weather

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Rev. 0, Nov. 2012
GUIDELINE FOR WORKING

DURING ADVERSE
WEATHER
PETRONAS CARIGALI SDN BHD

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Guideline for Working During Adverse Weather Rev. 0 Nov, ‘12
GUIDELINE FOR WORKING DURING ADVERSE WEATHER
MAIN TABLE OF CONTENTS
Preliminary List of Figures

List of Tables
Foreword
Distribution List
Amendment Summary
Preface
Abbreviation and Acronyms
Referenced Documents
Section 1 Scope and Objective

Section 2 Weather Terminology
Section 3 General Guidance for Adverse Weather Precautions
Section 4 METOCEAN
Appendices Appendix 1 Glossary

Appendix 2 Sample of Daily Progress Report
Appendix 3 Sample of Weather Forecast
Appendix 4 ZeTo Policy
Appendix 5 Sample of Main Weather Forecast
Appendix 6 METOCEAN Service Request Form
Appendix 7 Typical Vessel Specifications
Appendix 8 Sample of Job Hazard Analysis
Appendix 9 Stop Work Policy
Appendix 10 Sample of MOC Form
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List of Figures
Figure Name
Figure 1 Sample of Wind Flow Pattern
Figure 2 Monsoon Timeline
Figure 3 Statistical Wave Distribution
Figure 4 Average Number of Tropical Cyclones of All Intensities By Month
Figure 5 Waves During Monsoon Surge & TS
Figure 6 Marine Manual of Permitted Operation (MOPO)
Figure 7 Process to Proceed With Work During Adverse Weather
Figure 8 Probability of Weather Reaching Significant Wind Speed, Wave Height and
Wave Period Threshold for Adverse Weather Across the Year in PMO
Wave Period Threshold for Adverse Weather Across the Year in SKO
Wave Period Threshold for Adverse Weather Across the Year in SBO
Figure 11 Sample of Real Time Data for Erb West
Figure 12 Sample of Forecast chart for PMO from Site Specific Forecast Report
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List of Table
Table Name
Table 1 Beaufort Scale
Table 2 Trigger table for Seismic Acquisition Vessels
Table 3 Trigger table for Site Survey Vessels
Table 4 Trigger table for Soil Boring/Drilling Vessels
Table 5 Trigger table for Accommodation Vessels/ Barge
Table 6 Trigger table for Installation Barge (Heavy Lifting)
Table 7 Trigger table for Pipelay Barge
Table 8 Trigger table for Transportation/material Barge
Table 9 Trigger table for Anchor Handling Tugs/ Supply Vessels (AHT/S)
Table 10 Trigger table for Fast Crew Boat
Table 11 Trigger table for Stop Work

Table 12 Recommendations/Mitigation Plan on Working beyond Adverse Weather
Trigger Points
Table 13 General Drilling Recommendations by Facilities
Table 14 Drilling recommendation by Implementation Timeline
Table 15 Drilling Recommendations and Advantages
Table 16 Wind speed in PMO, SKO and SBO
Table 17 Wave height in PMO, SKO and SBO

Table 18 Probability of Exceedance Table for monthly significant wave height at PMO
(Bekok)
Table 19 Probability of Exceedance Table for monthly peak period at PMO (Bekok)
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FOREWORD
Authority for Rev. 0 Issue

Issue Approval
Issue of this document has been formally approved by:
Signature:
Name: Mazuin Ismail
Reference Indicator: DD
Position: Senior General Manager, Development Division
Date:
Issue Agreement
Agreement for issue of the document was made by the following:
Signature:
Name: Sohaime Abdullah
Position: DP General Manager, Project
Date:
Signature:
Name: A Malik Jaafar
Position: Head, International Projects
Date:
Document Custodian
The following person has been assigned as the document custodian:
Signature:
Name: Shairizal Badzri
Position: DSE Senior Manager
Date:
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Document Author
This document has been produced by DD Strategic and Initiative 7 team:
Name Position
1. Abdul Aziz Yaacob Head, Sabah Projects

Manager, Geotechnical
2. Rozana Mohd Hazizy
Engineering
3. Ir. Hj. Ahmad Khairiri Staff, Installation
4. Ridhuan Makirlin Senior Engineer, HUC
5. M Iqbal Farid Monsarif Senior Engineer, Fabrication
6. Noor Safaruddin B Kamaruddin Staff, Geomatics
7. M Nasir B Abdullah Manager, Metocean
8. Azam B Rahman Principal, Structural
9. Robert Ziegler Head, Deepwater Drilling
10. Capt. Hanipah Bachok Marine Advisor, HSE
11. M Fouzi B Abdullah Senior Engineer, Installation
12. Norhasliza Bt Kasim Senior Geoscientist, Geomatics
Proprietary Information
This document contains proprietary information belonging to
PETRONAS Carigali Sdn Bhd and must not be wholly or partially reproduced nor
disclosed without prior permission from PETRONAS Carigali Sdn Bhd.
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DISTRIBUTION LIST
Copy No Designation Department Acronym

1 Senior General Manager Development Division DD
2 Senior Manager Development Health Safety & Environment DSE
3 General Manager Development Projects DP
4 General Manager Development Projects International DPI
5 General Manager Development Construction DC
6 Document Control Supervisor
7 Document Controller - Sarawak
8 Document Controller - Sabah
9 Document Controller – Peninsular
Malaysia
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AMENDMENT SUMMARY
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approved.
Details must include revision number, description and indication of which pages and
paragraphs have been revised, date of revision approval, approvers title and signature.
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alower case letter in the revision status line in the header.
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PREFACE
It is the aim of PETRONAS Carigali Sdn Bhd (PCSB) to develop and implement a Guideline for
working during adverse weather.
The purpose of this Guideline is to:

(1) Provide guidance to PCSB‟s Managers, CSRs, Barge Masters and Vessel Captains on
the company‟s requirement regarding the precautionary steps and best practices in working
during adverse weather
(2) Ensure all requirements for working during adverse weather such as technical,
operations and health, safety and environmental (HSE) are complied to by the contractor at all
time.
This document is prepared based on the applicable PTS, international standards, code of
practice, views from the expert within PCSB and experience acquired during the involvement of
such work previously.
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ABBREVIATIONS AND DEFINITIONS
AHT Anchor Handling Tugs

AHT/S Anchor Handling Tugs / Supply
AUV Autonomous Underwater Vehicle
BDO Baram Delta Operations
BMS Barge Management System
CIMMV Charterer Instruction Master of Marine Vessel
CSR Company Site Representative
CV Curriculum Vitae
DD Development Division
DECS Civil & Structural Engineering Department
DEOF Offshore Facilities Engineering Department
DFIN Offshore Installation Department
DP Dynamic Positioning
DPR Daily Progress Reports
FBS Floating Breakwater System
FFT Fast Fourier Transfer
GM Metacentric Height
Hmax Maximum Wave Height
Hs Significant Wave Height
HSE Health, Safety and Environmental
HUC Hook-up and Commissioning
ICT Information & Communication Technology
IMCA International Marine Contractors Association
JHA Job Hazard Analysis
KLCC Kuala Lumpur City Center
METOCEAN Meteorological and Oceanographic
MOC Management of Change
MOPO Manual of Permitted Operations
MPI Material Particle Inspection
NE Northeast
OIM Offshore Installation Manager
PCSB PETRONAS Carigali Sdn Bhd
PEX PETRONAS Exploration
PMO Peninsular Malaysia Operation
PROD Portable Remotely Operated Drilling
PTS PETRONAS Technical Standards
PTTEP PTT Exploration & Production
PTW Permit To Work
RAO Response Amplitude Operator
Rev. Revision
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ROV Remotely Operated Vehicle

SBO Sabah Operation
SCS South China Sea
SISO Specific Instructions for Simultaneous Operations
SKO Sarawak Operation
SOP Standard Operating Procedure
SW Southwest
SWL Safe Working Load
TA Technical Authority
TBE Total Bid Evaluation
Tp Period associated with the peak in the wave energy
spectrum
Tz Average period of the waves (zero crossing periods) within
the measurement period
VLCC Very Large Crude Carrier
WoW Waiting on Weather
ZeTo Zero Tolerance
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Referenced Document
No Title
1 NWEA Guidelines for the Safe Management of Offshore Supply and

Rig Move Operations
2 Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMAREST)

Metocean Awareness Course Materials
3 Manual of Permitted Operations (MOPO)
4 OGP 369: Aviation Weather Guidelines
5 PCSB HSE Best Practices in Managing Critical Activities during

Monsoon for Offshore Development Projects
6 PCSB HSE How To Manage Critical Activities During Monsoon (DOs &
DON‟Ts)
7 PCSB Permit To Work Procedure
8 PCSB Hazard and Effects Register (HUC and Installation)
9 PCSB Stop Work Policy
10 PETRONAS Technical Standards (PTS) Diving Operations

Management Guidelines 60.2124
11 UK HSE
12 Emergency Pull Out Procedure
13 DD Management of Change (MOC) Procedure
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SECTION 1
SCOPE AND OBJECTIVE
CONTENTS
1.1 Introduction 13
1.1.1 Definition of Adverse Weather 13
1.2 Scope 13
1.3 Background 13
1.3.1 Objective 14
1.3.2 Responsibilities 14
1.3.2.1 Managers 14
1.3.2.2 Company Site Representative/Drilling Superintendents 14
1.3.2.3 Vessel Master (Captain) 14
1.3.2.4 Offshore Installation Manager 14
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SECTION 1
Scope and Objective
1.1 Introduction
This guideline describes PETRONAS Carigali recommendations for working during adverse
weather conditions. It is the policy of the company to have a safe system with clear
precautionary steps when working in adverse weather.
1.1.1. Definition of Adverse Weather
Adverse weather is a dangerous meteorological phenomenon that has the potential of causing
structural damage or loss of human life to an extent that precautionary measures must be
taken to safeguard the facility and maintain a safe system of work.
There are several types of adverse weather depending on the latitude, altitude, topography and
atmospheric conditions, which includes high wind speed (helicopter operations are constrained
by very strong and gusty winds and by low visibility), high wave height (ship loading or marine
activities particularly affected by long-period of swell waves and surface current speed), strong
current speed (impact towards drilling process, subsea diver or ROV operations),
thunderstorms, lightning, tropical cyclones or extra tropical cyclone.
1.2. Scope
This document applies to all Development Division (DD) offshore operations including site
survey works for development projects conducted by Geomatics group under PETRONAS
Exploration (PEX) and in relation to any vessel operations. For domestic aviation operations,
please refer to PCSB Aviation Operations Guide WW All S 04 013.Drilling activities may refer
to this guideline as a reference in lieu of having their own documents.
It is currently only applicable to domestic waters withonshore regional and international

operations proposed to be included in the next revision.
ALL contractors shall have their own equivalent “Working during Adverse Weather” procedures
which shall be forwarded to respective DD focal points for consistency with this guideline.
1.3. Background
This guideline is an initiative under the DD that was identified in 2012 to be used to efficiently
manage all DD offshore activities when performed during adverse weather.
As adverse weather can affect offshore activities in terms of safety, cost and schedule, this
document has been prepared to address the operational requirements with safety
considerations when working in said conditions. Some proposed recommendations are also
included.
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1.3.1. Objective
The objective of this document is to identify the limiting criteria, balance safety and operational
requirements while determining the safest way forward.
1.3.2. Responsibilities
It is the responsibility of all key personnel for offshore operations to familiarize themselves with
this document. The following are the key personnel identified:
1.3.2.1. Managers
Respective managers for the following contracts are responsible to ensure that the
guideline is adhered to by all parties:
i. Site survey contract
ii. Soil investigation contract
iii. Supporting vessel contract
iv. Transportation &Installation contract
v. Hook Up and Commissioning contract
vi. Drilling contract/s (as a reference guideline)
1.3.2.2. Company Site Representative (CSR)
The CSR is also responsible to ensure that this guideline is enforced offshore. He/ she
has the jurisdiction to suspend operations and depart the barge from the field at any
time. Reference shall also be made to “Offshore CSR guideline” which is currently
being prepared for more details on the CSR roles and responsibilities offshore.
Besides forwarding Daily Progress Report (DPR) to respective managers in

headquarters in Kuala Lumpur, CSRs are also required to forward it to the PCSB
Metocean Unit for record keeping purposes as and when it is required. Please refer to
Appendix 2 for a sample of the Daily Progress Report.
1.3.2.3. Offshore Installation Manager (OIM)
Offshore Installation Manager is responsible for installation safety, personnel onboard

and any operation within the safety zone affecting installation safety and overviews of
simultaneous operations.
For more details on the responsibility of an Offshore Installation Manager, please refer
to the Specific Instructions for Simultaneous Operations(SISO) document under Section
7, Supervision.
1.3.2.4. Vessel/Barge Master (Captain)
Vessel Masters are responsible to ensure that their respective crew members are in
compliance to this guideline offshore. They are also ultimately responsible to ensure
safety of their crew, vessel, cargo and also the environment thus allowing them the
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authority to stop operations that would deem unsafe. This decision must be
communicated clearly and periodically with all relevant parties.
Marine captain should also monitor weather conditions, continuously access weather
information and shall be familiar with what will influence weather condition. Vessel
responses shall also be monitored. More frequent monitoring will be required during
monsoon with the frequency to be agreed with CSR. When having to work during
adverse weather, they should ensure their readiness and make the necessary
preparations, including back up plans.
Selection of vessel master must be thorough through CV review and readiness

interview in ensuring high competency in operating in South China Sea especially
during monsoon season. A visual competency in understanding Hs and Hmax based on
Beaufort Scale (as per next page) is also a key consideration.
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Table 1: Beaufort Scale

Beaufort Wind Speed Wave Height What the sea What it looks
Description Sea State Photo
Number km/h mph kts m/s m ft looks like like on land
<1 <1 <1 <0.3 Calm. Smoke

0 Calm 0 0 Flat.
rises vertically.
Wind motion
0.3- Ripples without
1 1-5 1-3 1-2 Light air 0.1 0.33 visible in
1.5 crests.
smoke.
Small wavelets.
Wind felt on
1.5- Crests of glassy
2 6-11 3-7 3-6 Light breeze 0.2 0.66 exposed skin.
3.3 appearance, not
Leaves rustle.
breaking.
Large wavelets. Leaves and

12- 3.3- Gentle Crests begin to smaller twigs in
3 8-12 7-10 0.6 2
19 5.5 breeze break; scattered constant
whitecaps. motion.
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Dust and loose

20- 13- 11- 5.5- Moderate paper raised.
4 1 3.3 Small waves.
28 17 15 8.0 breeze Small branches
begin to move.
Branches of a
Moderate (1.2m)
moderate size
29- 18- 16- 8.0- Fresh longer waves.
5 2 6.6 move. Small
38 24 20 10.8 breeze Some foam and
trees begin to
spray.
sway.
Large branches
in motion.
Whistling heard
Large waves with in overhead
39- 25- 21- 10.8- Strong
6 3 9.9 foam crests and wires. Umbrella
49 30 26 13.9 breeze
some spray. use becomes
difficult. Empty
plastic garbage
cans tip over.
Whole trees in
motion. Effort
High wind, needed to walk
Sea heaps up
50- 31- 27- 13.9- moderate against the
7 4 13.1 and foam begins
61 38 33 17.2 gale, near wind. Swaying
to streak
gale of skyscrapers
may be felt,
especially by
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people on
upper floors.
Moderately high
waves with Twigs broken
62- 39- 34- 17.2-
8 Fresh gale 5.5 18 breaking crests from trees. Cars
74 46 40 20.7
forming spindrift. veer on road.
Streaks of foam.
Larger
branches break
off trees, and
High waves (6-
some small
7m) with dense
trees blow over.
foam. Wave
75- 47- 41- 20.7- Construction/te
9 Strong gale 7 23 crests start to roll
88 54 47 24.5 mporary signs
over.
and barricades
Considerable
blow over.
spray.
Damage to
circus tents and
canopies.
Very high waves. Trees are

Large patches of broken off or
foam from wave uprooted,
89- 55- 48- 24.5- Whole crests give the saplings bent
10 9 29.5
102 63 55 28.4 gale/storm sea a white and deformed,
appearance. poorly attached
Considerable asphalt shingles
tumbling of waves and shingles in
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with heavy poor condition
impact. Large peel off roofs.
amounts of
airborne spray
reduce visibility.
Widespread
Exceptionally vegetation
high waves. Very damage. More
large patches of damage to most
foam, driven roofing
before the wind, surfaces,
103- 64- 56- 28.4- Violent
11 11.5 37.7 cover much of the asphalt tiles
117 72 63 32.6 storm
sea surface. Very that have curled
large amounts of up and
airborne spray or/fractured due
severely reduce to age may
visibility. break away
completely.
Considerable
and widespread
Huge waves. Sea damage to
is completely vegetation, a
white with foam few windows
Hurricane-
12 >118 >73 >64 >32.6 >14 >46 and spray. Air is broken,
force
filled with driving structural
spray, greatly damage to
reducing visibility. mobile homes
and poorly
constructed
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sheds and
barns. Debris
may be hurled
about.
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SECTION 2
WEATHER TERMINOLOGY
CONTENTS
2.1 Wind 22
2.1.1 Mean Wind Speed
2.1.2 Gust Wind Speed
2.1.3 Wind Flow Patterns
2.1.3.1 Northeast (NE) Monsoon
2.1.3.2 Southwest (SW) Monsoon
2.1.3.3 Transitional Period
2.2 Waves 23
2.2.1 Significant Wave Height (Hs)
2.2.2 Maximum Wave Height (Hmax)
2.2.3 Mean Wave Period (Tz)
2.2.4 Spectrum Peak Period (Tp)
2.3 Current 25
2.3.1 Current Speed
2.4 Tropical storms 26
2.4.1 Tropical storms vs. Monsoon
2.5 Squall 27
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Section 2
Weather Terminology
2.1 Wind
Wind is generated as a result of atmospheric pressure differences. Wind flow from a high
pressure (usually associated with low temperature) to a low pressure area (higher temperature
area). The larger the pressure difference, the faster the wind blows.
2.1.1 Mean Wind Speed
Wind speed are measured based on the time average. The average speed is indicated as 1
minute means, 10 minute means, 1 hourly means and 3 second gust.
2.1.2 Gust Wind Speed
The 3 second gust is the highest 3 seconds-average of wind speed in the measuring period. As
a rule of thumb, the 3 second wind gust (within the hour) is equivalent to 1.6 times the hourly
wind.
2.1.3 Wind Flow Patterns
Based on the changes in the wind flow patterns in our region, four seasons can be
distinguished; namely, the northeast monsoon, southwest monsoon and two shorter inter
monsoon seasons.
Figure 1: Sample of Wind Flow Pattern
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2.1.3.1 Northeast (NE) Monsoon
The NE monsoon usually commences in early November and ends in March. During this
season, steady easterly or north-easterly winds of 10 to 20 knots prevail. PMO region is
more severely affected where the wind may reach 30 knots or more during periods of
intense surges of cold air from the north (cold surges).
2.1.3.2 Southwest (SW) Monsoon
The SW monsoon is usually established in early June and ends in August or September.
The prevailing wind flow is generally south westerly and light, generally below 15 knots.
2.1.3.3 Transitional Period
The period in between two monsoons is called the transitional period.
The wind during the two inter monsoon seasons of the NE and SW monsoons are mainly
light and variable. During this period the average wind is low and the speed of less than 5
knots is normal to persist for several days. However, it should be noted that even though
the hourly mean speed may be low, the actual condition at certain times may not be
suitable for some activities (such as climbing work on telecom tower or working at height on
the scaffold) as there is still the occasional high wind speed coming in short bursts. It is
always prudent to check any indication of high wind speed (squall warning issued) prior to
undertaking these special activities.
April/May is the transition period before SW monsoon set in starting June to September.
September/October is the transition period going into NE monsoon cycle. The transition in
April/May shows a variable in wind direction and in September/October sees changeable
wind direction with an increase in wind speed. The risk of Typhoon affecting the area is
also the greatest during transition period.
Figure 2: Monsoon Timeline
2.2 Waves
Waves are primarily wind driven by the monsoons with the roughest weather arriving from the
North – Northeast during the NE monsoon.
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Waves at particular instances comprise of wind driven component and swell component. The
swell component is the long crested wave travelling from a distant storm area. Together they
generate the wave condition at the area.
2.2.1 Significant Wave Height (Hs)
Significant wave height (Hs) is the standard sea state height parameter. It is derived from the
average of one third highest wave height in the measurement period where the total energy in
the wave spectrum is measured over a period of 17 or 34 minutes. In loose terms, it can be
considered as average wave height at the time.
The Beaufort scaleand the general look at the different level of Hs gives a good reference
which displays the wave condition at different Hs values.
2.2.2 Maximum Wave Height (Hmax)
The Hmax (maximum wave height) is the highest wave observed in the measurement period.
Empirically this is equivalent to 1.7-1.9 of Hs.
Figure 3: Statistical Wave Distribution
2.2.3 Mean Wave Period (Tz)
The Tz is the average period of the waves (zero crossing periods) within the measurement
period. The Tz in Malaysian waters during normal condition is around 4 to 6 seconds.
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Normally the Tz is associated with the wave generated by the local wind. During adverse
weather, the Tz increases to 7-9 seconds.
2.2.4 Spectrum Peak Period (Tp)
The Tp is the period associated with the peak in the wave energy spectrum, which is usually
associated with wave generated from swell. The processing algorithm, Fast Fourier Transfer
(FFT), produces a spectrum that represents the wave condition at the measurement period.
The spectrum peaks at one particular frequency which relates to the Tp.
Tp can go up to 11 seconds during adverse weather.
2.3 Current
Current is also partly generated by wind. However (especially for shallow water, water depth
less than 50m), the tidal current (current due to tides) dominate the speed and direction.
Wind driven current hence is termed residual currents. Some other non-cyclic factors for
current include turbidity and land slide. They are intense in velocity and are not predictable but
can be monitored if the suspected potential area is known.
2.3.1 Current Speed
Current speed are measured based on the time average. For operational purpose, the time
base for ocean current data is 10 minute average up to 1 hour average. Only at highly active
areas (such as Sulu Sea where Soliton, an internal wave exist) that a shorter period averaging
(2 minute) is employed to detect the short burst of this current.
Current speed at depth below surface has a distinguished sheared profile. The speed at these
depths can be derived by extrapolating from the surface downwards at power 1/3 profile.
2.4 Tropical storms (TS)
The tropical storm season starts in June and intensifies in August. Below is the statistics of
tropical storms generated by North West (NW) Pacific Ocean over nominal one year period.
However, it is difficult to predict the correct number of tropical storms activity that would happen
in the year.
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Figure 4: Average Number of Tropical Cyclones for All Intensities by Month
2.4.1 Tropical storms vs. Monsoon
Comparatively, the monsoon brings more severe adverse weather to our area compared to
tropical storms as we mostly experience only the impact of the tail of the typhoon/storms.
Please refer to the time series graph below. However, as the NE monsoon dies off (late
February or mid-March), the intensity of tropical storm will pick up in the upcoming months. It is
important to note that even though it is usually good weather during the inter monsoon and the
SW monsoon, this can be disrupted by the presence of tropical storm that can spawn during
the summer season.
Figure 5: Waves during monsoon surge & TS
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2.5 Squall
Squall is a line of thunderstorm that can span hundreds of kilometers. It forms from the merging
of small groups of thunderstorms into a long line of thunderstorms. However, unlike
thunderstorms, squalls are longer lived.
Squall causes a sudden increase of wind speed in the magnitude of greater than 16 knots and
gust that can last for one minute. In Malaysian waters, squalls can be destructive as the peak
can go up to 60 knots. Another special feature of a squall is the sudden change in wind
direction. The squall is usually oriented perpendicular to the main wind flow.
Squall is difficult to predict as it usually takes 4 to 6 hours to form, which is roughly the similar
time frame to forecast.
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SECTION 3
GENERAL GUIDANCE FOR ADVERSE WEATHER PRECAUTIONS
CONTENTS
3.1 Guidance table for vessels 29

3.1.1 Seismic Acquisition Vessels
3.1.2 Site Survey Vessel
3.1.3 Soil Boring Vessels/Drilling Vessels
3.1.4 Accomodation Vessels/Barge
3.1.5 Installation Barge (Heavy Lifting)
3.1.6 Pipelay Barge
3.1.7 Transportation/Materials Barge
3.1.8 Anchor Handling Tugs/Supply Vessel (AHT/S)
3.1.9 Fast Crew Boat
3.1.10 Other Common Considerations
3.2 HSE Mandatory Stop Work Limit 39
3.3 Critical activities and best practices during Monsoon 39
3.3.1 Towing Operation
3.3.2 Berthing Operation
3.3.3 Fuel Transfer Operation
3.3.4 Anchor Handling Operation
3.3.5 Lifting Operation
3.3.6 Gangway Crossing
3.3.7 Diving Activities
3.4 Development Recommendations/Mitigation Plan to Work during Adverse Weather 44
3.4.1 Contractual Considerations
3.5 Drilling Recommendations during Adverse Weather 46
3.6 Request to work during adverse weather 48
3.7 Generic Process Flow for Working during Adverse Weather 50
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Section 3
General Guidance for Adverse Weather Precautions
3.1 Guidance Table for Vessels
The following tables list out all vessels related to DD offshore operations. The precautions are
to be acted on whenever the trigger conditions occur offshore, based on whichever trigger
points are reached first. Limitations based on the trigger points are applicable to both the
vessel and the equipment on board. Work does not necessarily have to stop when trigger
points are reached. However, precautionary steps must be taken at this time. Stop Work Policy
shall be exercised as and when the Captain/Vessel Master deem necessary.
Recommendation for working beyond the trigger condition requires additional consideration
and approval from management to proceed as some of the solutions will incur additional cost
and additional HSE requirement such as Permit to Work, Job Hazard Assessment and other
relevant HSE mitigations. Sub-section 3.4 and 3.5 of this document lists the different
recommendations and mitigation plans from Development and Drilling Division respectively that
can be applied to different vessels on the way forward in working during adverse weather and
reducing total downtime.
Most vessels are governed by Marine Manual of Permitted Operations (MOPO) as shown in
the next page. However, the bigger vessels are subjected to its own operational and
physical/designed limitation.Typically, a bigger vessel can withstand adverse weather better
than their smaller counterparts. By engaging in newer and better vessel and technology can
minimize downtime during adverse weather. Refer to Appendix 6 for the typical specifications
for each vessel that have been/are being used in PETRONAS Carigali offshore operations or
refer to Towing, Moving and Anchor Handling Guideline (WW ALL S 04 012) under Section 3,
Vessel Requirements. A general practice on each vessel is to record the evidence of
precautions taken on their respective checklist per its vessel Standard Operating Procedure
(SOP).
To better gauge vessel‟s capability and level of toleration towards adverse weather,
engineering analysis can be requested from contractors for each vessel and equipment such
as the Lifting and Vessel Motion analysis and as well as the response forecast from PCSB
Metocean Unit.
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Figure 6: Marine Manual of Permitted Operation (MOPO)
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3.1.1 Seismic Acquisition Vessels
Seismic acquisition is a data dependent operation where the vessel is towing multi-streamers
and acoustic sources.The typical capability of a seismic acquisition vessel runs at a surface
current of 4 knots on average.Even though adverse weather may not be the main trigger to halt
work on a seismic acquisition vessel, it is important that safety of crew members is not
compromised.
Trigger Precaution HSE/Operationally:

1 Wind
1. Check quality of survey lines.
At 25 Knots/13m/s 2. Check seismic data quality. If exceed acceptable tolerance, stop
acquisition.
3. Check on wind speed and direction frequently.
4. Stop, secure equipment and seek shelter at 25 knots.
2 Significant Wave
Height (Hs) 1. Check data quality. If exceed acceptable tolerance, stop
acquisition.
At 2m 2. No crew change via boat transfer.
3. Lifting precaution during streamer and gun source retrieval.
4. Check with manufacturer dynamic Safe Working Load(SWL).
5. Check the condition of pulley and spooling gears.
3 Surface Current
1. Check data quality. If bad, stop.
At 3 knots/1.5 m/s 2. Check on current direction that will influence the feathering angle
allowance of the seismic streamer cables.
3. Stop, secure equipment and seek shelter at more than 3 knots
4 Roll, pitch &

No crew change via helicopter.
heave (helicopter
purposes)
Conditions Limits for Limits for
Landing(Day) Landing(Night)
Pitch and Roll +- 3 deg +- 2 deg
Average heave Rate 1.0 m/s 0.5 m/s
Table 2: Trigger table for Seismic Acquisition Vessels
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3.1.2 Site Survey Vessels

1 Wind
1. Check quality of survey lines are not compromised.
At 25 Knots/13m/s 2. Check data quality. If quality exceeds acceptable tolerance, stop
surveying.
3. Check on wind direction and speed frequently.
4. Stop surveying, secure equipment and take shelter.
2 Significant Wave
Height (Hs) 1. Check data quality. If quality exceeds acceptable tolerance, stop
surveying.
At 2m 2. No drop core sampling activity. Refer to IMCA M 187, lifting
operations guideline.
3 Surface Current
1. Check data quality. If exceed acceptable tolerance, stop
At 3 knots/1.5 m/s surveying.
2. Check on current direction and speed frequently.
3. Stop surveying, secure equipment and take shelter at 3 knots.
Table 3: Trigger table for Site Survey Vessels
3.1 Soil Boring Vessels/Drilling Vessels

1 Wind
1. Stop drilling. Check with CSR duration before casing retrieval.
At 18 Knots/
2. Check anchor tensioner guideline.
9m/s(lower trigger
points due to rig 3. Stop work, secure equipment and take shelter.
height)
2 Significant Wave
Height (Hs) 1. Stop drilling. Check with CSR duration before casing retrieval.
2. No crew change via boat transfer.
At 2m 3. No lifting.
4. Check anchor tensioner guideline.
5. Secure drill pipes.
3 Surface Current
1. Constantly check on current direction
At 2 knots/1.5 m/s 2. Stop, secure equipment and shelter.
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3. Refer to vessel SOP.
4 Roll & Pitch

1. Get experienced Mariner to propose an anchor pattern.
10-12 degrees roll 2. Vessel to be heading the weather at all times.
3. Get reliable weather forecast.
4. Ship to be ballasted accordingly.
5. Check vessel stability condition. Ensure GM is less than 1m.
5 Pilot Holes
1. Shear ram to be made available.
Wind: ≥3 knots 2. Underwater camera to be made available.
3. Report accurate anomalies.
4. Weather forecast to be made available.
5. Kill mud to be on standby.
6. To communicate and made known to nearby installation.
7. Activate gas detectors.
8. Conduct bubble tests.
9. Safety briefing and muster station to be defined.
10. Standby boat to be on standby.
11. Vessel must head towards the weather.
12. Follow pilot hole procedures.
Table 4: Trigger table for Soil Boring/Drilling Vessels
3.1.4 Accomodation Vessels/Barge

1 Wind
1. Refer to Towing, Mooring and Anchor Handling Guide/ CIMMV
At 25 Knots/1m/s and MOPO.
2. Check consistency with platform design if load exceed the loads
that the soft mooring is designed for.
3. To ensure barge station keeping, maintain BMS positioning
system.
4. Secure loose items.
5. No crew and materials transfer beyond 25 knots.
6. No lifting activities greater than 5 tons for wind blowing beyond
20 knots.
7. No lifting activities shall take place if the vessel rolls more than 3
degrees Port to Starboard or vice versa.
8. At 30 knots, no crew is allowed to leave the confined space.
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2 Significant Wave
Height (Hs) 1. No greater than 5 tonsof heavy lifting activities.
At 2.0m and MOPO.
3. If soft moor at platform, to check consistency with platform
design.
4. For deployment, retrieval and relocation, maintain BMS (Barge
Management System) positioning system to ensure barge
station keeping.
6. No lifting and anchor handling activities shall take place if sea
swell height is more than 2 metres.
7. Fill up ballast tanks with sea water to keep vessel stability in
good order.
8. Transfer personnel in anticipation of gangway closure.
3 Roll & Pitch

No lifting and anchor handling activities shall take place if the wind
At 3 degrees reaches more than 25 knots.
4 Swell & Current

Direction Conduct safety meeting to discuss barge positioning.
Table 5: Trigger table for Accomodation Vessels/ Barge
3.1.5 Installation Barge (Heavy Lifting)
For heavy lifting operations during unfavorable weather condition, it is the responsibility of the
Chief Officer to supervise at all times. If the CSR with the advice from the barge master is in
agreement that the work can safely continue, specific PTW and JHA shall be produced.

1 Wind
1. No greater than 5 tons of heavy lifting activities. (JHA is a must
At 25 Knots/13m/s for heavy lifting above 5 tons).
and MOPO.
4. Maintain BMS (Barge Management System) positioning system
to ensure barge station keeping.
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6. No boat personnel transfer and materials transfer beyond 25
knots.
7. No lifting, berthing, bulk cargo transfer and anchor handling
activities shall take place if the wind reaches more than 25 knots.
2 Significant Wave
Height (Hs) 1. No greater than 5 tons of heavy lifting activities. (JHA is a must
for heavy lifting above 5 tons).
At 2.5m 2. Refer to Towing, Mooring and Anchor Handling Guide/ CIMMV
and MOPO.
4. No personnel transfer and materials transfer if seaswell height is
higher than 2.5 metres.
5. No anchor handling activities shall take place if sea swell height
more of 2.5 metres.
6. Maintain BMS (Barge Management System) positioning system
to ensure barge station keeping.
7. Check real time data from wave monitoring buoy/ weather
station.
9. Re-inspect lifting appliances and vessel condition.
10. No berthing activities shall take place if sea swell height is more
than 2.5 metres.
11. No bulk cargo transfer shall take place if the wind reaches more
than 25 knots.
12. If sea/swell intensity commences to more than 2.5 m and the
vertical movement between gangway and platform becomes too
dangerous, the Accommodation Barge/Boat „must‟ pull away
about 50m from platform to ensure stern of barge /boat does not
get in contact with the gangway and all operations shall stop
until weather subside.
13. If the weather becomes severe, and the master is of the view
that it is not safe to be at location, the barge must redeploy
anchor or release all for shelter.
14. Check mooring wire tension meter and record the reading every
hour. If the tension wire (weather side) meter reading is more
than the permitted as per barge SOP, prepare for emergency
pull out and refer to Emergency Pull Out procedures.
3 Roll & Pitch

No lifting activities shall take place if the vessel rolls more than 10
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10 degrees degrees Port to Starboard or vice versa. For a long duration event,
stop work and prepare for emergency pull out.
4 Period
To avoid resonance. To check vessel Response Amplitude Operator
Zero crossing (RAO).
period: 3 – 7s
Peak Period: 3 –
13s
Table 6: Trigger table for Installation Barge (Heavy Lifting)
3.1.6 Pipelay Barge
The limiting vessel motion characteristic which may lead to a shutdown of operations is
dependent on;
i. Barge heading and relation to direction of the seas, (wave and tide)
ii. Wind force and direction of the barge
iii. Actual operation in progress
Before all critical lifts, a 72 hours weather window shall be confirmed from weather forecast
reports.

1 Wind
At 20 knots/10m/s 1. Barge Superintendent to consult with CSR on suspension of

operation planning.
2 Significant Wave 2. Cease all operation if necessary.
Height (Hs) 3. Connect static tow.
4. Wind ≥ 30 knots, recover anchors and depart field.
At 2.0m
Table 7: Trigger table for Pipelay Barge
Note: Sea state limitations mentioned shall not be the limiting or essential criteria to temporarily
abandon pipe-lay activity at offshore. Decision to temporarily abandon/lay-down pipeline shall
be under the discretion of Barge Superintendent, with agreement from CSR onboard.
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3.1.7 Transportation/Material Barge

1 Wind
Exceed 1. Increase tow line catenary to minimise shock load.

operational wind 2. Alteration of course and/or speed to minimise the effect of sea
speed or at 20
and swell.
knots/10m/s
3. Pressing up slack tanks to increase stability.
2 Significant Wave
Height (Hs) 4. Keep shore informed of deteriorating conditions.
5. Seek shelter.
Exceed
operational Hs or
at 2.0m
Table 8: Trigger table for Transportation/material Barge
Note: The uncertainty of weather forecasts shall be taken into account when defining the
operational criteria to be less than the designed criteria. Suitable factor normally 0.7 is applied
by MWS requirement
3.1.8 Anchor Handling Tugs/Supply Vessel (AHT/S)

1 Wind
1. Stop anchor handling activity.
At 25 Knots/13m/s 2. Keep a safe distance from main barge leeward side.
3. Refer to Towing, Mooring and Anchor Handling Guide (AHT
only).
4. Keep crew away from the deck.
2 Significant Wave
Height (Hs) 1. Stop anchor handling activity.
2. Keep safe distance from main barge leeward side.
At 2.0m 3. Refer to Towing, Mooring and Anchor Handling Guide (AHT
only).
4. Keep crew away from the deck.
Table 9: Trigger table for Anchor Handling Tugs/ Supply Vessels (AHT/S)
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3.1.9 Fast Crew Boat
The main consideration for fast crew boats is for the transferring of crews.

1 Wind
1. Remain outside 500m zone to avoid collision with platform or
At 25 Knots/13m/s other vessels.
2. Frequent communication with main barge or work boat.
3. Crew to wear safety harness when assisting personnel transfer.
2 Significant Wave
Height (Hs) 1. Keep safe distance from main barge leeward side/work boat.
2. Keep crew away from deck.
At 2.0m 3. Secure loose items.
4. During severe sea state, follow pull out procedure and proceed
to shelter.
5. Crew to wear safety harness when assisting personnel transfer.
6. No personnel transfer when wave reach 3m.
7. Fast Crew Boat to proceed to shore when wave reach 5-6m.
Table 10: Trigger table for Fast Crew Boat
3.1.10 Other Common Considerations
For other trigger points not covered in the above i.e. rain, temperature, visibility etc., MOPO
should be referred to and it is up to the discretion of the vessel master to decide the
appropriate precautionary steps to be taken.
3.2 HSE Mandatory Stop Work Limit
Based in the HSE requirements, the trigger point for work to stop is as shown in table below.
However, these trigger points are not subjected to the implementation of both Development
and Drilling‟s recommendation (as listed in Section 3.3 and 3.4) where work is possible to
commence beyond the trigger points.
Trigger Activity
No Anchor Handling
Wind speed:≥ 25 knots
No Berthing
No Lifting
Sea swell/Hs:≥ 2.5 meters
No Personnel Transfer
Table 11: Trigger table for Stop Work
3.3 Critical Activities and Best Practices duringMonsoon
To ensure safety measures are taken thoroughly, six critical activities have been identified to
be really looked into during the monsoon season. The following subsections of 3.2 list the
precautionary steps and best practices that HSE has developed for each of the critical activities
and best practices for diving activities based on IMCA and PTS Diving during the monsoon
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season or adverse weather. All offshore operations need to follow PETRONAS Carigali Permit
to Work (PTW) standard and adhere to its specific JHA. Contracting work must also be aligned
to these two documents as well.
In addition, it is extremely crucial that the HSE requirements are adhered to during this season.
The eight mandatory HSE requirements during monsoon are as follow:
Strict compliance to ZeTo Rules (Appendix 3)

Stringent equipment inspection prior to marine spread mobilization
No activities e.g., anchor handling, berthing, lifting, personnel transfer etc. to be carried
out if the wind speed is more than 25 knots and sea swell/Hs above 2.5 meters
Develop and communicate specific JHA for all activities. Please refer to Appendix 8 for a
sample format of JHA
Close monitoring shall be kept for sudden wave and sea awash the main deck
Ensure sufficient free deck space available for crew to escape from any danger
Obtain six (6) times weather forecast daily for a better weather analysis during monsoon
To stop work if such operation may endanger crew life and vessel safety where Stop
Work Policy (Appendix 8) may be applied.
3.3.1 Towing Operation
Pre-planning for towing operations can help prevent dangerous and harmful incidents from
happening during monsoon. The following criteria should be considered as part of the pre
planning for this operation:
Towing route
Weather report
Size of towing vessel
Condition of towing equipment
Machinery
Standard communication system
Best practices in managing towing operations are as follow:
a) To trim barge and towing vessel at 0.5m by the stern in order to avoid towed barge
yawing during towing operation
b) All barge ballast tank to be ballasted (no slack tank)
c) Anchor handling boat to approach barge stern at safe distance to pick up barge towing
line
d) Do not allow crew to station at vessel stern during towing operation
e) Master of the towing boat shall not allow towing wire to be in tension condition.
Otherwise, it has to be slacked away
f) Close supervision of the towing barge and wire
g) Monitor weather condition by taking the reading of barometer and ambient temperature;
and close watch on the radar for the squall
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3.3.2 Berthing Operation
Best practices in managing berthing operations are as follow:
a) Berthing operation to barge shall be at leeward side

b) Ensure barge is well fended (both sides)
c) Chief Engineer/Duty Engineer to standby at engine/bow thruster control room at all times
during berthing operation, and to act quickly is case the main engine or bow thruster
malfunctioned
d) While approaching the barge, Boat Master must be assisted by personnel station at
forward, mid shift and aft of vessel to monitor and advise master on the distance
between vessel and barge
e) Master must quickly move the vessel away if he is of the view that the weather does not
permit to proceed with berthing operation
f) Adequate lighting to be provided if night berthing is required
g) Barge master must also monitor berthing operation and communicate with boat master
constantly
h) Do not attempt to long side during restricted visibility
i) Deck cargo to be properly secured to avoid cargo from shifting, that may affect berthing
operation
j) Do not hesitate to apply STOP WORK policy as shown in Appendix 8 if the master is of
the view that such operation may endanger the crew and vessel safety
3.3.3 Fuel Transfer Operation
Best practices in managing fuel transfer operations are as follow:
a) Ensure fuel transfer hose is in good condition (e.g. no kink, not damaged etc.)
b) Ensure sufficient length of hose and properly lashed
c) Hose must be fitted with quick release coupling (cam lock) to cater for emergency
situation
d) Duty Engineer must be stationed at fuel emergency stop button located on the bridge
and act immediately in case of emergency
e) Communication between Deck Officer on duty, Able Body(AB) and Barge personnel
must be maintained at all times to monitor the fuel transfer operation
f) Ensure vessel mooring line are attended to at regular basis to check if any excessive
tension
g) Minimum oil spill equipment (e.g. saw dust, pail, shovel, absorbent rags, etc.) must be
ready at all times to cater for oil spill
h) All deck scuppers to be plugged during fuel transfer operation
i) Main engine must be on standby mode at all times during fuel transfer operation and
ready to be used in case of emergency and vessel can immediately cast off
j) Commence transferring of fuel with lower pumping rate and gradually increase permitted
flow rate
k) Attempt to shorten the duration of vessel alongside at barge
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l) No fuel transfer during lightning

m) To stop all hot work on barge
3.3.4 Anchor Handling Operation
Best practices in managing anchor handling operations are as follow:
a) Check all anchor handling equipment; it must be in good operating condition

b) Must conduct risk assessment by providing JHA/mitigation if Master is of the view vessel
can carry out anchor handling operation if the weather condition is more than what is
stated in MOPO
c) Vessel must obtain anchor pattern approval from PETRONAS Carigali
d) Communication shall be established between all parties involved in anchor handling
operation and instruction must be repeated
e) Anchor handling vessel to approach barge to pick up barge anchor with extra careful, to
avoid unnecessary contact with barge
f) Only one focal person is allowed i.e. Chief Officer to communicate with Boat Master for
instruction
g) Duty Engineer must be in Engine control room at times during anchor handling
operation, to monitor main engine and bow thruster performance
h) No person shall be on deck during deployment of anchor to each anchor location
i) When connecting and disconnecting anchor/buoy, personnel must not stand behind the
shark jaw or cam fork (wire/chain stopping device)
j) Ensure Master to watch any incoming swell and wave to avoid the sea water wash the
main deck
k) Do not hesitate to apply STOP WORK policy as shown in Appendix 8 in case required
l) To conduct safety meeting before anchoring and de-anchoring for all crew members
3.3.5 Lifting Operation
Best practices in managing lifting operations are as follow:
a) No lifting shall be carried out if vessel/barge encounter rolling of more than 10 degrees
to port/starboard or vice versa
b) Crane limit switch to be checked prior to lifting operation
c) No lifting operation shall be carried out during restricted visibility
d) Do not stand between the containers to hook the sling to the crane hook
e) Adequate length of tagline to be provided to guide the cargo being lifted
f) Communication between person on deck and crane operator must be well understood.
Crane Operator to lift the cargo as per standard operation procedure to avoid cargo
dorm swinging wildly. Do not hold the tagline anymore.
g) Loose items are not allowed to be lifted. It has to be bundled or stored in cargo basket.
h) Do not hesitate to apply STOP WORK policy as shown in Appendix 8 in case required
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3.3.6 Gangway Crossing
Best practices in managing gangway crossing are as follow:
a) Ensure a gangway watch man to be stationed at the gangway portable stack to monitor
the situation of the gangway
b) Barge Master to monitor barge wire tension. If the wire is to slack or slip away, wire need
to be tensioned back to avoid barge and gangway movement
c) To establish time table for the usage of gangway if possible
d) Watch for the water tide condition
e) All personnel are not allowed to carry along bags or personnel material during gangway
crossing
f) Crossing must be carried out one person at a time
g) Do not hesitate to apply STOP WORK policy as shown in Appendix 8 in case required
h) 4pax on gangway at one time
i) Conduct MPI test after bad weather to ensure that gangway is still intact
3.3.7 Diving Activities
The diving contractor should have guidelines and weather limits for working in adverse
weather, written relative to the capability of the vessel or floating/fixed structure.Local weather
forecasts should be consulted before commencing any divingoperation. It is up to the diving
supervisor‟s discretion on whether diving activities are safe to proceed during adverse weather.
While divers under water may not be directly affected by the various effects of weather, these
can have an effect on diving operations in a number of different ways:
Wind speed and direction can make station-keeping difficult for the supportvessel/floating
structure;
Rain and fog will cause a reduction in surface visibility, possibly creating ahazard for the
support vessel/floating structure ;
Bad weather can make working on deck extremely hazardous for the divingcrew,
particularly with adverse combinations of wind, rain, snow, etc.;
Hot weather can cause overheating. In particular umbilical stored on deckare more
susceptible to overheating by warm air or direct sunlight;
Extreme heat, including direct sunlight, or cold can cause the temperatureinside deck
chambers to rise or fall to dangerous levels. In such conditionsthe internal temperature
should be monitored and kept at a comfortable level;
Extreme heat, including direct sunlight, or cold can adversely affect diversacting as standby
divers who will be static but dressed in most of their diving equipment.
Arrangements should be made to keep the standby diversheltered, at a comfortable
temperature and well hydrated;
Electric storms or lightning may be a hazard to exposed personnel orequipment.
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Operations should, therefore, be carefully monitored with regard to the safety of both personnel
and equipment.Please refer to the PTS Diving Operations Management Guideline (60.2124) for
details.
3.4 Development Recommendations/Mitigation Plan to Work during Adverse Weather
Adverse weather can cause a major undesirable change in cost and schedule due to
downtime. Other than taking precautionary steps when the adverse weather trigger points are
reached, it is also important to plan on the way forward of working beyond those trigger
conditions. Table 12 below shows the recommendations and mitigation plans for the different
vessels that can be looked into which could potentially increase work efficiency during adverse
weather.
Vessel Recommendation/Mitigation To Work Beyond Adverse Weather

Trigger Conditions
Activity on vessel is more data dependent than weather.
Seismic Acquisition
Vessels There are currently no other alternatives to conduct work beyond the
trigger conditions
It is not recommended to conduct the „weather-sensitive‟ high

resolution 2D seismic survey, where the streamer and the acoustic
source must be towed close to the surface.
Site Survey Vessel Instead, utilize the Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) for
analogue survey.Refer to IMCA S 011: Considerations for the Safe
Operation of Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) guideline
dated March 2009 for more information.
Engage in bigger vessels with bigger anchors, wire ropes or bigger

drilling rig with longer compensator ram
Using Portable Remotely Operated Drilling (PROD), a fully self

Soil Boring/Drilling contained and remotely operated sea floor drilling system which is
controlled from a ship via an umbilical.
Vessels
Run Leg Penetration Analysis (LPA) on the rig itself.
For operations in deeper waters (>200m), a Dynamic Positioning (DP)

vessel may be able to survive high surface current.
Engage higher vessel specifications with better crane specifications

Accommodation
Vessels/Barge Retrofit existing vessel with motion compensation systems to widen
operating window
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Trigger Conditions
Put portable cabin on platform for HUC subject to platform space
Perform mooring analysis
Install presets anchor that can cater for all activities
Utilize jackup rig for HUC works
When the forecast vessel specific criteria is exceeded, it is important

to secure vessel to its survival condition as per the vessel‟s standard
operating procedure (SOP):
 Reduce deck load
 Alter vessel draft
Engage higher vessel specifications with better crane specifications
Retrofit existing vessel with motion compensation systems to widen

Installation Barge operating window
(Heavy Lifting)
Perform mooring analysis
Install presets anchor that can cater for all activities
Pipelay Barge Engage in bigger vessels with stabilizer
Towing Operation with a reference period of more than 72 hours is

possible provided that:
An adequate shelter point which can be entered in worsening
weather is always available within 48 hours or the transport has
sufficient speed to avoid the area of forecast‟s severe weather
An acceptable weather routing service is contracted and is
available for advice at any time
Transportation/Material Weather forecasts are received at appropriate intervals
Barge The weather forecast service is contracted to issue a warning
should the weather forecast deteriorate
Management resources of interested parties are always available
with the right authority level to monitor any decision to proceed to
shelter
A risk assessment has been carried out and the risks shown to be
acceptable.
Adequate marine procedures and equipment are in place.
Anchor Handling Engage in bigger vessels or vessel with DP system (supply vessel)
Tug/Supply and considering lighter anchor wire without jeopardizing the safety of
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Trigger Conditions
crew and vessel
The ability for crew transfers can be improved by engaging bigger

Fast Crew Boat vessels that can uphold higher wind force and modifications at
embarkation/disembarkation points.
Table 12: Recommendations/Mitigation Plan on Working beyond Adverse Weather

Trigger Points
3.4.1 Contractual Considerations
Contract holders can be advised to include provision of weather monitoring equipment such as
anemometer, current meter, Barometer, wind indicator, thermometer, weather facsimile and
wave rider (especially for pipe laying operations during monsoon period) when working
offshore as part of the contract agreement.
Vessels‟ specification should also comply with MOPO at the very minimum. A demonstration
during bidding and an engineering analysis during Total Bid Evaluation (TBE) should be done
as evidence to show that the vessels can sustain the minimum requirement as stated in
MOPO. An option to look into bigger vessels should also be considered during evaluation.
3.5 Drilling Recommendations during Adverse Weather
Drilling division has their own way forward in managing work during adverse weather. The
tables below show the different recommendations that can be implemented for drilling activities
in reducing downtime during WoW.
Facilities Implementation
Prepare FBS for every rig move location.
Contract Pre-set Mooring System for anchoring Very Large

For every Rig Crude Carrier (VLCC) and Barges.
Perform Rig Move Studies and develop proper rig move and
lifting sequence plans.
Barge master on board during rig move.

For tender rigs Consider Joining Dietswell Project with other regional
operators (PTTEP, PetroVietnam).
Call-off contract for subsea dredging system to eliminate

For jackups punch-through risk. This will allow no/less preloading time and
weather exposure.
Table 13: General Drilling Recommendation by Facilities
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Recommendations can also be further categorized according to its implementation

recommendations; quick win, medium term and in the long term as shown in the table below.
Timeline Implementation
Have rig/platform interface focal point and database to ensure
the most suitable rig goes to each platform.
Use rig moving and marine specialist to analyze weaknesses

Quick Win of all our current long term Jack-up and tender fleet and make
recommendations e.g. Noble Denton, ORMI.
Investigate (contract) vessel of opportunity as floating

breakwater.
Take advantage of current soft market to contract Semi Sub

Tender.
Attempt to renegotiate existing contracts to allow for:

- use of 3rd party crane vessel
Medium Term
- lump sum for rig move
Send KM1 & Glen Tanar to shipyard at begin 2012/13

Monsoon Season for lifting system, widow maker and
stabilization upgrade.
Perform mooring analysis and install permanent moorings on

all platforms feasible which practically eliminates collision risk.
Long Term
Contract crane vessel for rig moves.
Table 14: Drilling recommendation by Implementation Timeline
The table below lists the advantages of implementing certain specific tender rigs and systems.
Recommendation Advantages
Replace all barge tender rigs and jackups, as far as possible,
with proven semisub tenders.
Jackups compete with shallow water SEMIs for open water
exploration work, with the latter being safer and having better
operability.
Semisub Tender Better motion characteristics, which are particularly important

during the rig-up/rig-down of the drilling equipment set (DES)
on the platform and when transferring relatively large loads.
More efficiency in space utilization resulting from the physical
arrangement, which allows a common space for cranes to
store and arrange consumables (mono-hulls often require
double handling).
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Recommendation Advantages
Self-erection in a single moored position. Mono-hulls that self-
erect often must moor beam to the platform and then move to
the bow position for operation.
Higher elevation allows easier crane access to the very tall
(142 ft plus) platform.
Better mooring and stationkeeping reliability. Mono-hulls next
to platforms cannot weathervane and are very susceptible to
beam loading and mooring system failure.
Easier and safer loading to and from workboats.
Reduce Weather Downtime
Anchor handling operations are offline; anchor pattern can be

small and precise taking into account subsea obstructions.
Use a SEPLA (Suction Taut Line Mooring significantly improves vessel motion
Embedded Plate Anchor) characteristics, further extending the Monsoon operating
permanent mooring system window.
near all platforms susceptible
to drilling operations. Platform collision risk is practically eliminated, as anchors
cannot slip and mooring system is extremely strong.
Life of the anchor system is similar to platform life.
Convert all Widow Makers to Safe platform access and rapid evacuation is ensured day &
a modern, heave night in all weather conditions.
compensated platform
access system.
Convert Tender Crane to a Safe lifts under Monsoon conditions. Up to 300t+ working load
modern, Heave available. The best cranes could even make current barge rigs
Compensated System. to rig up/down in Monsoon conditions.
Table 15: Drilling Recommendations and Advantages
As a general recommendation, Barge Tender Rigs should not be used for work during the
Monsoon season, except if the rig owner is able to install a Zero Speed Stabilizer System,
either Thruster or Stabilizer based, or Gyro based, and heave compensated systems.
3.6 Request to Work During Adverse Weather
In the event that critical work needs to be completed during adverse weather, it is possible to
carry out the said work via the Management of Change (MOC) process up until barge master
feels that it is no longer safe to continue work. Prior to getting the MOC approved, Boat
Master/Chief Officer needs to complete the PTW and obtain the approval of the CSR and
barge master. The JHA needs to be initiated and filled by the contractor together with CSR and
the Offshore Installation Manager (OIM) (for brownfield) by identifying and documenting the
hazard, mitigation plans and the estimated time to work‟s completion. It is important to ensure
that communication between radio officers is ongoing throughout the entire ordeal.
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The MOC form needs to be submitted with both the approved PTW and JHA attached to it. The
approver of the MOC follows as per the Development Division Management of Change (MOC)
Procedure where the final approval of the change is based on the highest level of risk identified
through the risk assessment exercises (MOC Procedure, Section 4, Roles and
Responsibilities). For Emergency/urgent changes, the formal approval process can be initiated
after the implementation of the require Changes given that discussion with relevant Technical
Authority (TA) has taken place.
Please refer to Appendix 9 for a sample of the MOC form.
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3.7 Generic Process Flow for Working during Adverse Weather
Weather conditions are most likely to affect vessels and critical offshore activities. The control of work activities is the direct
responsibility of supervision at all levels at the location. Please refer to Figure 6 below for a generic process flow and line of
responsibility for each precautionary step taken during adverse weather.
Figure 7: Process to Proceed With Work during Adverse Weather
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SECTION 4
METOECAN
CONTENTS
4.1 Nominal Weather 52

4.1.1 PMO Nominal Weather
4.1.1.1 PMO Wind
4.1.1.2 PMO Wave
4.1.1.3 PMO Current
4.1.2 SKO nominal weather
4.1.2.1 SKO Wind
4.1.2.2 SKO Wave
4.1.2.3 SKO Current
4.1.3 SBO Nominal Weather
4.1.3.1 SBO Wind
4.1.3.2 SBO Wave
4.1.3.3 SBO Current
4.1.4 Summary of Wind Speed and Wave Height in PMO, SKO and SBO
4.2 PCSB Metocean Services in PETRONAS Carigali 56
4.2.1 Background
4.2.2 Weather Forecast
4.2.1.1 Weather Window
4.2.1.2 Main Weather Forecast
4.2.1.3 Site Specific Weather Forecast
4.2.1.4 Tow Route Weather Forecast
4.2.1.5 How to Read The Forecast
4.2.3 Weather Warning (Thunderstorm, Squall, Tropical Storm)
4.2.4 Ocean Current Forecasting
4.2.5 Probability Based Weather Pattern
4.2.5.1 Probability of Significant Wave Height (Hs)
4.2.5.2 Probability of Wave Period (Tp)
4.2.6 Real-Time Metocean Data Monitoring
4.2.7 Oceanographic Data Measurement
4.2.8 Ocean Current Monitoring
4.2.9 Response Forecast
4.3 Conclusion 61
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Section 4
METOCEAN
4.1 Nominal Weather
The data used to run the nominal data analysis is based on a 50 years continuous model data
from 1957 to 2007 covering almost the entire South China Sea. The resultant data is compared
to various in-site measurements during the calibration process. This ensures that the quality is
not far off from the real data. In addition, PCSB Metocean Unit also uses its internal measured
data during calibration. It has been found that the continuous model data is comparable to the
measurement data for operational analysis.
4.1.1 PMO Nominal Weather
The nominal weather analysis in Malaysia‟s peninsular (PMO) is based on Bekok site. Based
on the nominal probability analysis for PMO, the months of April to May shows the lowest
probability of the weather reaching the significant threshold for wind speed (Ws), wave height
(Hs),peak period (Tp) and current speed (Cs) in a particular year.
Figure 8: Probability of weather reaching significant wind speed, wave height and wave
period threshold for adverse weather across the year in PMO
4.1.1.1 PMO Wind
The wind speed in PMO can reach up to 34 knots (17.5 m/s) but with a small likelihood
percentage of only 1% over a year. Generally, there is about 20% chance of wind speed
exceeding 20 knots (~10 m/s) during the NE monsoon months (Nov to Feb), while there is
a minimal percentage that the wind exceeds 20 knots for the rest of the year. The tail effect
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of tropical storm may bring higher wind but this seldom occurs outside the NE monsoon
period.
4.1.1.2 PMO Wave
The wave‟s characteristics have a similar pattern as the wind. The significant wave height
can scarcely reach the height of 4.2m (~8m Hmax) in a year. December, January and
February have the higher percentage (over 40%) of Hs exceeding 3.5m and it is generally
below 1.5m outside of the NE monsoon season.
4.1.1.3 PMO Current
Current can reach top speed of 90 cm/s in a year. However, the average speed throughout
the year is about 30 cm/s as the tide has higher influence on the tide pattern in comparison
to the wind (residual current).
4.1.2 SKO nominal weather
Nominal weather analysis in Sarawak (SKO) is based on Baronia site.
period threshold for adverse weather across the year in SKO
4.1.2.1 SKO Wind
The wind speed in SKO can reach up to 25 knots (13 m/s) in a particular year. However,
the probability of wind exceeding 20 knots in SKO is much higher compared to PMO.
During the NE monsoon period, the wind exceeds the threshold over 50% of the time. In
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addition, due to the exposure of SW monsoon line, wind exceeds 20 knots about 10% of
the time outside the NE monsoon period.
4.1.2.2 SKO Wave
The wave‟s characteristics are similar to the wind. The significant wave height can scarcely
reach the height of 3.3 m (~7m Hmax) in a year and most often, it is much below that
intense level. Wave intensity in SKO is lower than in PMO. The months of November to
January are the unfavorable months in which the wave height goes over 2.0m about 50%
of the time. This is however lower compared to the 3.5m threshold in PMO. Outside the
NE monsoon period, the wave height is generally below 1.5m.
4.1.2.3 SKO Current
Current is most intense in SKO compared to PMO and SBO. It can reach top speed of 140
cm/s in a year. However, due to the tide, the current speed average throughout the year is
similar to PMO which is at about 30 cm/s.
4.1.3 SBO Nominal Weather
The nominal weather analysis in Sabah (SBO) is based on Samarang site.
period threshold for adverse weather across the year in SBO
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4.1.3.1 SBO Wind
Similar to PMO, the wind speed can reach a maximum of 34 knots (17 m/s) in a particular
year. However average wind speed over 20 knots (10m/s) is lower at SBO which is only at
20% during the NE monsoon and very minimal for the rest of the period.
4.1.3.2 SBO wave
The wave‟s characteristics have a similar pattern with the wind. The significant wave height
can scarcely reach the height of 3.1 m (~6 m Hmax) in a year but most often it is much
below the intense level. Between the months of November to January, the chance of the
wave going over 2.0m is only about 40%. This is lower compared to the 3.5m threshold in
PMO. Outside the NE monsoon period, the wave height is generally below 1.0m.
4.1.3.3 SBO current
The current in SBO is almost as intense as PMO. The yearly top speed can reach up to
100 cm/s. Current speed is averaging at about 20 cm/s throughout the year in comparison
to a lower average in PMO at 30cm/s.
4.1.4 Summary of Wind Speed and Wave Height in PMO, SKO and SBO
The summary of wind speed and wave height in all three regions is shown below in Table 14
and 15 respectively:
Region Maximum Probability Wind Speed during Probability

wind Speed Monsoon Season
PMO 34 Knots ~1% 20 Knots 20%
SKO 25 Knots >0% 20 Knots 50%
SBO 34 Knots >0% 20 Knots 20%
Table 16: Wind speed in PMO, SKO and SBO
Region Maximum wave height Max wave height during Average wave height
monsoon outside monsoon
PMO 4.2m >0% >3.5m >40% <1.5m 90-100%
SKO 3.3m >0% >2.0m ~50% <1.5m 90-100%
SBO 3.1m >0% >2.0m ~40% <1.0m 90-100%
Table 17: Wave height in PMO, SKO and SBO
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4.2 PCSB Metocean Recommendations to Work during Adverse Weather
4.2.1 Background
The Metocean unit under Offshore Facilities Engineering, Engineering Solution, Department of
Engineering Development Division (DEOF/DES/DE/DD) was formed in 2009 with the main task
to provide meteorological and oceanographic analysis and inputs to support coastal and ocean
engineering work.
For working during adverse weather, Metocean Unit has seven (7) recommendations to
operate with higher efficiency without compromising safety.
4.2.1.1 7-Day Weather Forecast

The 4-day weather forecast is currently being widely-used by operation for planning
purposes. However, during adverse weather, the 4-day forecast will not be sufficient for
event planning as the occurrence of bad weather will increase and the sea state is more
likely to go above the safe working limit.
Therefore, the use of 7-day forecast will provide adequate information for better and more
accurate planning.
4.2.1.2 Site Specific Weather Forecast

Metocean Unit currently provides main weather forecast at five locations of PCSB
operations; PMO, Temana, Baram Delta, Samarang, and Erb West. The weather forecast
can be used up to 20km in radius. Locations beyond that radius will need a different
forecast as the main forecast will be inaccurate and somewhat irrelevant.
Site specific forecast is a forecast that is pointed and focused on a single location. It
providesa forecast with higher accuracy than the main weather forecast. The site specific
forecast can be requested by filling the form in Appendix 5.
4.2.1.2 Ocean Current Forecasting

During adverse weather, increase in wind speed will lead to a significant increase in
surface current which will affect current sensitive operations such as drilling and towing.
Fortunately, surface current has a known pattern based on historical data and its
dependability on tide. The current forecast is available for up to one (1) week.
By having current forecast in hand, decisionson drilling activities can be effectively planned
and managed. In addition, with the help of current forecast, the tow route can be modified
so that the surface current will favor the movement and can possibly reduce the tow
duration for 2-3 days.
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4.2.1.3 Probability Weather Forecast

With the current method, weather forecast can only foresee the weather accurately up to
seven (7) days. Beyond that duration, the accuracy of the forecast will dramatically drop
and become unreliable.
Upon request, Metocean unit can produce the probability weather pattern up to a weekly
basis using the 50 years of model data (1957-2007). This data has been calibrated using
the closest measurement available to be used for planning beyond seven (7) days. The
probability based weather pattern can be produced for all parameters via request by filling
the form in Appendix 5. The requested analysis will be delivered in 7-14 days depending on
the study details.
Below are examples of significant wave height and peak period on a monthly basis.
MONTHLY SIGNIFICANT WAVE HEIGHT (Hourly)
Percentage of Exceedance for Identified Threshold (%)
Threshold JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUNE JULY AUG SEPT OCT NOV DEC
> 0.5 m 100 100 100 95 90 90 95 95 95 100 100 100

> 1.0 m 95 75 50 20 5 15 30 30 20 30 70 95
> 1.5 m 75 50 30 5 >0 >0 5 5 >0 5 35 75
> 2.0 m 50 30 15 >0 >0 >0 >0 >0 >0 15 50
> 2.5 m 25 15 5 >0 >0 5 25
> 3.0 m 10 10 5 >0 >0 >0 10
> 3.5 m 5 5 >0 >0 >0 5
> 4.0 m >0 >0 >0 >0 >0
Table 18: Probability of Exceedance Table for monthly significant wave height at PMO
(Bekok)
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MONTHLY PEAK PERIOD (Hourly)
Percentage of Exceedance for Identified Threshold (%)
Threshold JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUNE JULY AUG SEPT OCT NOV DEC
> 4s 100 100 100 90 70 75 80 85 75 90 100 100

> 5s 100 95 90 70 30 20 30 30 20 60 95 100
> 6s 90 82 65 35 5 >0 5 5 5 40 80 95
> 7s 75 60 36 10 >0 >0 >0 >0 >0 20 50 75
> 8s 35 25 10 >0 >0 >0 >0 >0 >0 10 20 35
> 9s 5 5 >0 >0 >0 >0 >0 >0 >0 5 5 7
> 10s >0 >0 >0 >0 >0 >0 >0 >0 >0 5 5 >0
Table 19: Probability of Exceedance Table for monthly peak period at PMO (Bekok)
4.2.1.4 Real-time Metocean Data Monitoring
The Metocean weather monitoring system has been installed at eight (8) offshore sites and
the data can be accessed within PETRONAS intranet as below (e.g.: http://10.45.35.135/):
Pulai 10.22.65.105
Dulang 10.22.74.105
D35 10.41.17.233
Kumang 10.41.175.26
Tukau 10.41.33.233
Baronia 10.41.43.233
Samarang 10.44.30.19
Erb West 10.45.35.135
The measurements include wind, wave, current, and ambient parameters. Please refer to
Figure 10 below for a sample of real-time data where the measurements are taken in
secondly interval and are updated every minute on the website. The measurements at one
location can be used for locations that are locatedup to 10km in radius.
This real time measurement can effectively replace the eye balling technique
whichpossessesa certain level of uncertainty. It will alsohelp operations forshort term
planning (2-3 hours) e.g., in making decisionson whether a supply boat should come to the
platform. In addition, by having this measurement data, the received weather forecast
report can be validated and the accuracy for better decision making can be improved
especially during adverse weather when weather can be unpredictable.
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Figure 11: Sample of Real Time Data for Erb West
4.2.1.5 Oceanographic Data Monitoring

While the measurements at the locations mentioned above can only be used up to 10km in
radius, other locations which require real time measurements for critical operations can
bearranged by utilizing short term oceanographic equipment deployments such as wave
rider buoy or ocean current profiler.
For critical operations like pipe laying or hook up, it is essential to monitor real-time wave
and current measurements to avoid any unwanted incident. As for rigs, it is crucial to have
the real time measurements on current to make decisions on riser activities and validate
the provided current forecast.
4.2.1.6 Metocean Weather Warning for Tropical Storm
Metocean Unit constantly monitors weather at South China Sea (SCS) and the ocean
around it such as the Northwest Pacific and Indian Ocean. Monitoring is done during the
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monsoon seasons for any potential bad weather due to tropical stormsthat could affect our
region.
Metocean unit will issue warning to all important personnel involved with offshore
operations at least 3 days before the possible impact if bad weather is predicted. The level
of warning will vary based on intensity and strength of the tropical storm. This issued
warning can be used together with weather forecast for better and more reliable weather
prediction.
4.2.2 How to Read the Forecast
The forecast report contains the outlook for a certain period of 4 days (or 7 days if requested)
ahead and time series graph presentation for ease of reference.
The first part, Tropical Cyclone Advisory/Weather Warning, gives a summary outlook of the
present condition and any immediate warning.
Reference is then made to the graphical time series to see if the weather will be increasing or
otherwise. There is a straight red line as a guide as to when the weather will be picking up.
This red line lies on the 1.5m waves and 15 knots wind mark. Any pattern approaching the line
will indicate the possible of incoming adverse weather. Wind is indicated by green line while
the wave Hs and Hmax by light blue and dark blue respectively as shown in Figure 12 below.
Figure12: Sample of Forecast chart for PMO from Site Specific Forecast Report
For a full illustration of a forecast report, please refer to Appendix 4.
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4.2.9 Response Forecast
Response forecast is a forecast system which caters well for big ships and rigs. It provides the
probable response of the floating structure in the upcoming weather by running the vessel
motion analysis. This forecast can help raise any issues with the vessel‟s seakeeping
performance which can help avoid costly and unexpected outcomes.
4.2.10 On Site Metocean Engineers
Metocean engineers can also be requested to be stationed at site for critical activities offshore
during monsoon to provide advice and assistance.
4.3 Conclusion
For more information on any of the Metocean Services listed, please contact the unit at
metocean@petronas.com.my.
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APPENDICES
CONTENTS
Appendix Page No.

1 Glossary 63
2 Daily Progress Report 64
3 Sample Weather Forecast 68
4 ZeTo Policy 71
5 Main Weather Forecast Report 72
6 Service Request Form 73
7 Sample of Typical Vessel Specifications 75
7.1 Typical Vessel Type/Specification
7.2 Sample of Soil Boring Vessel Specification
7.3 Sample of Installation Vessel Specification
8 Sample of JHA 79
9 Stop Work Policy 81
10 Sample of MOC Form 82
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APPENDIX 1
GLOSSARY
Associated period The zero crossing period associated with the

maximum wave height
Benign Areas An area which is free of topical revolving storms

and traveling depressions (excluding the North
Indian Ocean and South China Sea during the
North East Monsoon season
Design Environmental The design wave height, design wind speed and
Condition other relevant environmental conditions specified
for the design of a particular transportation
operation
Design Wave Height Typically the 10-year monthly extreme significant

wave height, for the area and season of the
particular transportation or operation
Design Wind Speed Typically the 10-year monthly extreme 1-minute

wind velocity at a reference height of 10m above
sea level, for the area and season of the particular
transportation or operation
Heavy lift More than 5 tons
Maximum wave height Individual maximum probable wave height in a

sea state
Peak period The period associated with the peak in the wave
energy spectrum
Significant wave height The average of the highest one-third of the waves
in a sea state
Storm Surge A rise above the normal water level along a shore
that is the result of strong onshore winds and /or
reduced atmospheric pressure
Tide The rise and fall of sea levels caused by the
combined effects of the gravitational forces
exerted by the moon and the sun and the rotation
of the Earth
Zero crossing periods The average period of the zero crossing waves
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APPENDIX 2
DAILY PROGRESS REPORT SAMPLE
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APPENDIX 3
SAMPLE WEATHER FORECAST
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APPENDIX 4
ZeTo RULES
1. Work with a valid work permit that is required

Bekerja menggunakan permit kerja yang diperlukan
2. Verify energy isolation before starting work and use the specified life protecting
equipment
Sahkan pengasingan tenaga sebelum kerja bermula dan gunakan peralatan
keselamatan yang ditetapkan
3. Obtain authorization before overriding or disabling safety critical equipment

Dapatkan kebenaran sebelum memintas atau menghentikan peralatan keselamatan
kritikal
4. Obtain authorization before entering a confined space

Dapatkan kebenaran sebelum memasuki ruangan terkurung
5. Protect yourself against a fall when working at height

Lindungi diri daripada terjatuh ketika bekerja di tempat tinggi
6. Use the correct Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when handling hazardous
chemicals
Gunakan Peralatan Perlindungan Diri (PPE) yang betul ketika mengendalikan bahan
kimia
7. Check the adequacy of shoring for excavation work

Pastikan jermang (shoring) mencukupi untuk kerja penggalian
8. Do not position yourself under a suspended load

Jangan berada di bawah muatan tergantung
9. Do not smoke outside designated areas or bring potential ignition sources into
process areas without approval
Jangan merokok di luar kawasan yang dibenarkan dan jangan membawa masuk
sebarang sumber penyalaan (ignition sources) kedalam kawasan proses tanpa
kebenaran
10. Do not use your handphone and do not exceed the speed limit when driving
Jangan gunakan telefon bimbit dan jangan melebihi had laju yang ditetapkan ketika
memandu
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APPENDIX 5
MAIN WEATHER FORECAST REPORT
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APPENDIX 6
SERVICE REQUEST FORM
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METOCEAN SERVICE REQUEST FORM
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APPENDIX 7
SAMPLE OF TYPICAL VESSEL SPECIFICATIONS
A 7.1 Typical Vessel Type/Specification
No Rig/Barge Type and number of vessel

1* Large semi submersible drilling unit 2 x AHTS 12,000 BHP or equivalent to
- 8 chain/wire mooring lines 125 T bollard pull
- 130 metres water depth
- „Open‟ unobstructed location
2* Large semi submersible drilling unit 3 x AHTS 12,000 BHP or equivalent to
- 8 chain/wire mooring lines 125 T bollard pull
- Obstructed location – wellheads/pipelines
3 Large pipe lay barge 1 x AHTS 14,000 BHP or equivalent to
- 12 wire mooring lines 150 T bollard pull
- 155 metres water depth 1 x AHT 12,000 BHP or equivalent to
- Engaged in pipe laying 125 T bollard pull
1 x AHT 8,500 BHP or equivalent to
100 T bollard pull
4* Large work barge including tender/jack 2 x AHT 9,000 BHP or equivalent to 110
up rig T bollard pull
- 12 wire mooring lines
- Mooring alongside platform
5 Small work barge 3 x AHT 7,500 BHP or equivalent to 90
- 8/10 wire mooring lines T bollard pull
- Engaged in trenching/jetting
If the size of the vessel recommended is not available, two smaller vessels can be used in
tandem
to assist in anchor deployment and retrieval.
Note
* indicates propulsion assisted.
A 7.2 Sample of Soil Boring Vessel Specification
Drilling Mast
Capacity 30 tons
Total Overall Height 19.65 m (including raised platform)
Motion Heave Compensator

Bore 7” dead end air ramp
Stroke 3cm
Hydraulic fluid Compenol
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Hydraulic charging 5 gpm power pack

Air charge 10cfm/3500 psi
Power Packs
Type Diesel hydraulic
Power 1 x 150 bhp
Motor Mitsubishi 6 cylinder
Output 6 x 70 L/min @210 bar
Power Swivel
Nominal HP -100
Dando 500 Hydraulic Top Drive
Rotation 0-200 RPM
Torque 4500 lbs-ft
Drawwork
Winch Model Geamatic model GH20
Nominal HP 110
Hook Pull 8 X 4 tons
Speed 44ft/min
Dieform wire rope 19mm (6x36) x
160m
Sampling System
Free-fall 1-ton capacity sampling winch
Drum capacity – 500m, 10mm diameter wirerope
Pipe Handling System
Mousehole Pipe Clamp and break out unit
VPREMIER drill collar safety clamp ranging 5.5” to 7”
Drillpipes and Collars

300m premium grade 5” x 19.5 ppf grade E
4 x 15ft pulp joints
2 x 10ft pulp joints
6 x 15ft x 6.5” x 4”ID drillcollars
Seabed Template
Dimensions 1.5m x 1.5m x 1.5m high
Weight 8 tons
Mud System
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Type 2 x Gardner Denver

Stroke 4” x 10”
Pump capacity 0-380 L/min @ 30 bar
Prime mover Duetz diesel engine 80 hp
Tank capacities 5 cu. M
Mud mix Re-circulating Colloidal Mixer
A 7.3 Sample of Installation Vessel Specification
Dimensions
Overall Length 120.0 m
Breadth Moulded 31.7 m
Depth Moulded 9.0 m
Loaded Draught 4.74 m
Loaded Freeboard 2.25 m
Tank Capacity
Portable water 1200 MT
Fuel oil 600 MT
Machinery
Generators Five 590KW @ 60hz generators & one 1200
KW @ 60hz generator
One emergency Generator 250kw @ 50hz
Permanent Equipment Four (4) units Miller Welding Set Welding
Rectifier Power Rating: 300Amp
Two (2) units Water Makers S300 Aqua

Chem in Main Engine Room Daily Output:
25 tons per unit perday
Four (4) units Static Air Compressor in Port

Engine Room Capacity/Discharge Pressure
750 cfm @psi max
Fire water/Portable outlets available on

either side of Barge Deck
Life Saving
Life jacket 600 nos; Life rafts total of 36 nos (25 pax each)
One (1) rescue boat
Safety Equipment
Fire Fighting appliances C02 system installed at engine room,
machinery and equipment areas and
Sprinkler System installed at all
accommodation areas
Smoke/Heat detectors connected to Central
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Alarm System
One (1) Diesel Engine Powered Emergency

Firewater
Pump of 1,200 gpm per hour at 90m head
Two (2) Electric Motor Driven Firewater

Pumps at 500gpm
Communication Equipment 2 VHF Back-up Systems
2 International Marine VHF SSB
1 Satellite Communication INMARSAT
1 Radar, 1VSAT system
Intercom/P.A. System Installed
ATUR Malaysian ART 450 System
Sound Powered Telephone Installed
Others: Air Sea Radio, Fax Machine
Helideck 27m c 27m Steel Deck suitable for S61

Sikorsky helicopter
8 Point Mooring System Anchor- Eight (8) each Delta Flipper 12,000
kg
Anchor wires – Galvanized, size: 2 inch

Length: approximate 1500m
Pipelay Equipment Capacity 36” OD w/coating
Stations (4) welding, (1) X-ray/repair, (1)

Field joint
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APPENDIX 8
SAMPLE OF JOB HAZARD ANALYSIS
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APPENDIX 9
STOP WORK POLICY
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APPENDIX 10
SAMPLE OF MOC FORM
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MY ALL E 04 024

Rev. 0, Nov. 2012

GUIDELINE FOR WORKING

PETRONAS CARIGALI SDN BHD

GUIDELINE FOR WORKING DURING ADVERSE WEATHER

MAIN TABLE OF CONTENTS

Preliminary List of Figures

Section 1 Scope and Objective

Appendices Appendix 1 Glossary

Figure 1 Sample of Wind Flow Pattern

Figure 2 Monsoon Timeline

Figure 3 Statistical Wave Distribution

Figure 4 Average Number of Tropical Cyclones of All Intensities By Month

Figure 5 Waves During Monsoon Surge & TS

Figure 6 Marine Manual of Permitted Operation (MOPO)

Figure 7 Process to Proceed With Work During Adverse Weather

Figure 11 Sample of Real Time Data for Erb West

Table 1 Beaufort Scale

Table 2 Trigger table for Seismic Acquisition Vessels

Table 3 Trigger table for Site Survey Vessels

Table 4 Trigger table for Soil Boring/Drilling Vessels

Table 5 Trigger table for Accommodation Vessels/ Barge

Table 6 Trigger table for Installation Barge (Heavy Lifting)

Table 7 Trigger table for Pipelay Barge

Table 8 Trigger table for Transportation/material Barge

Table 10 Trigger table for Fast Crew Boat

Table 11 Trigger table for Stop Work

Table 14 Drilling recommendation by Implementation Timeline

Table 15 Drilling Recommendations and Advantages

Table 16 Wind speed in PMO, SKO and SBO

Table 17 Wave height in PMO, SKO and SBO

Authority for Rev. 0 Issue

Name: Mazuin Ismail

Position: Senior General Manager, Development Division

Name: Sohaime Abdullah

Position: DP General Manager, Project

Name: A Malik Jaafar

Position: Head, International Projects

Name: Shairizal Badzri

Position: DSE Senior Manager

This document has been produced by DD Strategic and Initiative 7 team:

1. Abdul Aziz Yaacob Head, Sabah Projects

Copy No Designation Department Acronym

Rev Description Date Approver Title Signature

Notes: (1) Document Custodian to update Amendment Record as and when

The purpose of this Guideline is to:

ABBREVIATIONS AND DEFINITIONS

AHT Anchor Handling Tugs

ROV Remotely Operated Vehicle

1 NWEA Guidelines for the Safe Management of Offshore Supply and

2 Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMAREST)

3 Manual of Permitted Operations (MOPO)

4 OGP 369: Aviation Weather Guidelines

5 PCSB HSE Best Practices in Managing Critical Activities during

7 PCSB Permit To Work Procedure

8 PCSB Hazard and Effects Register (HUC and Installation)

9 PCSB Stop Work Policy

10 PETRONAS Technical Standards (PTS) Diving Operations

12 Emergency Pull Out Procedure

13 DD Management of Change (MOC) Procedure

SCOPE AND OBJECTIVE

Scope and Objective

1.1.1. Definition of Adverse Weather