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CHAPTER 7 - TABLE OF CONTENTS

7000 PIPE PROCESSING SYTSTEM............................................................................ 3

7010 GENERAL CONDITIONS ................................................................................................ 3
7020 APPLICABLE CODES AND STANDARDS ........................................................................ 3
7100 GENERAL ................................................................................................................ 4
7110 MAIN MAST CRANE ............................................................................................... 4
7120 PIPE HANDLING GANTRY CRANES.................................................................... 5
7130 UPPER DECK PIPE LOADERS ............................................................................... 5
7140 PIPE ELEVATORS.................................................................................................... 5
7150 HOLD OVERHEAD CRANES ................................................................................. 6
7160 PIPE TRANSPORT.................................................................................................... 6
7170 OVERHEAD CRANES IN PIPE FABRICATION AREA ........................................ 7
7180 PIPE PROCESSING SYSTEM.................................................................................. 7
7181 Transfer Lifters (TRL) .............................................................................................. 7
7181 Motorized Axial Rollers (MAR)................................................................................ 7
7182 Pipe Truck Supports ................................................................................................. 7
7183 Line-up Units............................................................................................................ 7
7184 Diagonal Transfer Lifters (DTRL) ........................................................................... 7
7185 Motorized Line Up (LU)........................................................................................... 8
7186 Transfer Spin (TRSP) ............................................................................................... 8
7187 Balancing Rollers (BR) ............................................................................................ 8
7188 Fixed Spin (SPF) ...................................................................................................... 8
7189 Vertical Spin (SPV) .................................................................................................. 8
7191 Transfer Trolley (TRT) ............................................................................................. 8
7192 Truck Conveyors ...................................................................................................... 8
7193 Internal Line Up Parking Modules .......................................................................... 8
7194 Internal Saw Holder (ISH) ....................................................................................... 8
7195 Saw Equipment Holding Portals .............................................................................. 9
7196 Bevelling Machine Portals, Working Platforms, Shaving Collection System.......... 9
7197 Power Cabinets ........................................................................................................ 9
7198 Local Control Console ............................................................................................. 9
7199 Pipe Processing Monitoring Room .......................................................................... 9
7210 OVERHEAD CRANES IN FIRING LINE ................................................................ 9
7220 WORKING STATIONS ............................................................................................ 9
7221 Bevelling Machines Stations .................................................................................. 10
7222 Preheating Stations ................................................................................................ 10
7223 Welding Stations..................................................................................................... 10
7224 NDT Stations .......................................................................................................... 10
7225 FIELD JOINT Stations........................................................................................... 10
7225 Line Up Station....................................................................................................... 10
7290 HOT OIL HEATED BITUMEN BOILERS ............................................................. 10

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7310 TENSIONERS ......................................................................................................... 10

7320 STINGER ................................................................................................................. 11
7321 Rigging for Stinger incl. Winches .......................................................................... 11
7330 ABANDONMENT AND RECOVERY SYSTEM .................................................. 11
7331 Wire Rope Guides................................................................................................... 12
7332 Hydraulically Operated Guide............................................................................... 12
7333 A&R Pipe Head...................................................................................................... 13
7340 PIPE RACKS............................................................................................................ 13
7600 J-LAY TOWER (OPTION) .................................................................................. 13
7700 DIESEL DRIVEN MOORING WINCHES (OPTION) ..................................... 13

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7000 PIPE PROCESSING SYTSTEM

This chapter describes the main equipment to be installed on board the PLV to
perform the intended works as described in chapter 0 (GENERAL).

This equipment will be provided by BUYER - refer to item 0902 - Owner Furnished
Equipment (OFE).
The sole overhead cranes in the Pipe Fabrication area and Firing Line to be supplied
by the BUILDER.

All this equipment to be installed by the BUILDER.

7010 GENERAL CONDITIONS

All the equipment described in this chapter shall be designed to comply with offshore
operating conditions such as defined in chapter 0.

7020 APPLICABLE CODES AND STANDARDS

Applicable regulations are listed in Chapter 0.

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7100 GENERAL

The descripted arrangement can be fed with single pipes of approx. 12 m and 18 m
length. The final pre-welded joint will have a length of approx. 36 m (3 x 12m or 2 x
18m).
Maximum weight of 12 m joint is 35 tons, maximum weight of 18 m joint is 52 tons.
Maximum size of pipe is 48 inches OD (60 inches including coating).

7110 MAIN MAST CRANE

One main crane to be installed on main deck level PS aft as shown on the G.A.P.
Lifting capacity:
With the main hook: 600 tons at 30 m outreach
350 tons at 45 m outreach

With the aux. hook: 55 tons at 72 m

Air draft measured from the Main Deck not exceeding 43m.

The foundation of the crane has to be fully integrated into the structure of the vessel.
The pedestal is a fixed structure which serves to provide a footprint which is large
enough to spread the crane loads into the vessel’s structure.
The demarcation is 0.5 m above deck-level.
The first 0.5 m of the column on Main Deck is to be provided by the Builder.
The winches are lowered into the vessel hull.
The mast, fixed structure, is welded on top of the pedestal. The mast does not rotate
with the crane; it absorbs the crane bending moment and transmits this via the pedestal
to the foundation.
The winches for the main hoist, the auxiliary hoist, the whip hoist and the luffing hoist
are all mounted inside the crane pedestal.
The steel structures of the crane are an all welded plate construction. Most of the
material will be high grade steel of 690 MPa yield strength to minimize the weight of
the crane.

The crane will be transported and installed in one part.

Boom rest and the basket for main hook are to be provided on top of the casing of the
firing line. Special attention has to be paid for securing the hook and block. Rest to be
located in such a manner, that the traveling of the gantry crane at SB will not be
blocked by the boom in any case.

The riving and the load test to be carried out by the Builder.
The weights for the load test and rigging (both certified by recognized authority) to be
supplied by the BUILDER.

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7120 PIPE HANDLING GANTRY CRANES

At both sides of the main deck a pipe handling gantry crane, electrical driven –
running on rails- to be installed.
Cranes power will be supplied through 2 electrical cables with 690 V, 60 Hz
connected to the switchboard in Tensioner Transformers Room.
The gantry is driven by a rack and pinion drive. The rails are to be fixed to the casing
of the firing line and to the main deck (side shell side). The crane - revolving 360
degrees - is fixed on top of the gantry. Lifting capacity is 55 tons at 42 m outreach.
Length of the rail will be 98.4 m.
Stoppers are to be provided at every end of the rails. Boom rests to be provided and
located as per G.A.P.
A special box is to be attached to the rest for safe stowage of the hook and block.
Steel gutter to be installed for approx. 83 m to hold electrical cable (2 cables).
A locking devise between gantry and Firing Line structure to be installed.
Load test to be done by BUILDER after installation on board.
The weights for the load test and rigging (both certified by recognized authority) to be
supplied by the BUILDER.

7130 UPPER DECK PIPE LOADERS

No.4 Upper Deck Pipe Loaders systems in fully automatic operation are to be
installed.
Each Upper Deck Pipe Loader is complete with:
• One (1) inlet section including:
¾ Two (2) dampers / chain belt loader
¾ Four (4) internal pipe adjustment pads for longitudinal centring
• One (1) double chain belt transfer, hydraulically driven, with pipe transfer
stoppers to the hold elevator pick up point
• One (1) turn-over machine (for bringing the pipe(s) from the chain to the
hold pipe elevators saddles)
• One (1) Upper Deck Pipe Loaders Hydraulic Power Unit Package (to be
installed in sheltered areas below the Upper Deck

7140 PIPE ELEVATORS

Totally six (6) pipe elevators are to be installed.

Four (4) of these elevators (Hold Pipe Elevators) are to be located in each of the pipe
holds PS and SB.
Slot dimensions approx. 20 x 2.8 m
Lifting capacity 52 tons each
Each elevator machine is complete with:
• One (1) watertight deck hatch cover suitably shaped to the deck opening
complete with hydraulic lifting, locking and cleating cylinders, ship side
hinged. The operation of the hatch will be interlocked with the elevator.

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• Two (2) set of vertical guides for the pipe picking and transfer arm operated
on rack and pinion gear.
• Remote Control Equipment

Two (2) elevators (Prefabrication Deck Elevators) are located in the forward part of
the pipe preparation between Tween Deck C and the firing line deck.
Slot dimensions approx. 38.6 x 2.2 m
Lifting capacity 104 tons each

Each elevator is complete with:

• Four (4) set of vertical guides for the pipe picking and transfer arm operated
on rack and pinion gear.
• Remote Control Equipment

7150 HOLD OVERHEAD CRANES

Totally four (4) HOLD OVERHEAD CRANE are to be installed with a lifting
capacity of 52 tons each. They are to be located in each of the pipe holds PS and SB.

The Hold Overhead Crane systems have picking forks adaptors and lifting arm
adjustment for the different configurations.
Each Hold Overhead Crane is complete with:
• Remote Operator Control Desk to be installed in the Hold Control Room
with the relevant desk and hold elevator panel.
• Three (3) CCTV videos for the remote control of crane operation.
• Main transversal beam with rack and pinion variable aped electrically
driven, transfer reduction gear with electrical brake complete with:
¾ Vertical movable frame lifting winch
¾ Vertical movable frame with scissor type stabilization arms
¾ Main pipe handling and picking forks with twin telescopic sections for
the adjustment to the pipe length of the arm forks nominal pitch
¾ Two (2) two hydraulically operated single or double picking forks
¾ Three (3) CCTV cameras for the remote control of the two (2) forks
and overall view of the picking operation

7160 PIPE TRANSPORT

For transporting the pipes during preparation and pipe laying, various types of special
equipment have to be installed and adjusted.

All the following equipment supplied by BUYER to be installed by BUILDER.

The sole overhead cranes to be supplied by BUILDER.

The general arrangement and location can be taken from the G.A.P.
The heavy load of the pipe with up to 2.83 t/m has to be taken into consideration in

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general.

Numbers of equipment are listed for guide and could be subjected to modification
during the definition of the final configuration of the system.

7170 OVERHEAD CRANES IN PIPE FABRICATION AREA

No.4 (four) overhead cranes to be supplied and installed for service in the Pipe
Fabrication Area under Main Deck. Capacity of each crane to be SWL 26 tons,
covering area on P and Stb side to be; in width 12m, in length approx. from fr. 85 to fr.
269.

7180 PIPE PROCESSING SYSTEM

7181 Transfer Lifters (TRL)

Transfer Lifts (20 nos.) are meant to transfer pipe from elevation to the MAR and vice
versa.
• Twelve (12) at 15000 level (Pipe Fabrication Area)
• Four (4) at 24000 level
• Eight (8) units (different type - vertically working) to be installed into the
Firing Line.

7181 Motorized Axial Rollers (MAR)

Motorized Axial Rollers (approx. 272 nos.) are meant to provide axial transportation
of the pipe. 258 nos. of these will be installed on prefabrication deck.
MAR to be installed in the Pipe Fabrication Area (at 15.000 level), Middle Deck (at
19000 level) and Main Deck (24000 level).
In some positions, in order to improve reliability of the longitudinal transfer system,
motorized axial rollers can be replaced by truck conveyors.
Approx. 66 nos. motorized rollers can be replaced by 22 nos. truck conveyors,
electrically / hydraulically operated.

7182 Pipe Truck Supports

For supporting the welded pipe joints ready for laying, supporting rollers (approx. 15
nos.) to be installed on the Firing Line Deck. The distance and arrangement is to be
coordinated with the other equipment (working stations).

7183 Line-up Units

Two (2) Line-up clamps are to be installed on Firing Line Deck.

7184 Diagonal Transfer Lifters (DTRL)

Diagonal Transfer Lifters (12 nos.) are meant to transfer pipe horizontally and
vertically. They are to be installed at level 15000 and 19000
2 types of DTRL to be installed (DTRL1, DTRL2).

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7185 Motorized Line Up (LU)

Motorized line up (16 nos.) is meant to lift pipe from MAR, move it transversally and
spin it around its axis. Their installation to be carried out on 15000 level.
4 types of LU to be installed (LU1, LU2, LU3, LU4).

7186 Transfer Spin (TRSP)

Transfer spin (8 nos.) are meant to take the pipe from Motorized line up machines,
move it transversally and spin it around its axis.
They to be installed at 15000 level.

7187 Balancing Rollers (BR)

Balancing rollers (4 nos.) are meant to support the pipe and adjust its end to be
welded.
They to be installed at 15000 level.

7188 Fixed Spin (SPF)

Fixed spin machine (20 nos.) are meant to support and spin the pipe around its axis.
They to be installed at 15000 level.

7189 Vertical Spin (SPV)

Vertical spin machines (12 nos.) are meant to lift and spin the pipe around its axis.
They to be installed at 15000 level.

7191 Transfer Trolley (TRT)

Transfer trolley machines (28 nos.) are meant to take the pipe from MAR or LU
machines, transversally move it to MAR or LU machines.
Transfer trolley machines to be installed at 15000 (26 nos.) and at 24000 level (4 nos.).

7192 Truck Conveyors

17 nos. truck conveyors, complete with adjusting system, to be installed on Firing
Line. As alternative, in some locations, truck conveyors shall be replaced by pipe
rollers.

7193 Internal Line Up Parking Modules

To be used for supporting and translating into the pipe the internal line up.
Four (4) modules to be installed at 15000 level.
One (1) parking module for internal line-up clamp and two (2) umbilical winches for
internal Line-up Clamps to be installed in Firing Line.

7194 Internal Saw Holder (ISH)

To be used for supporting and translating into the pipe the internal SAW for welding.
Total four (4) ISH to be installed at 15000 level.

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7195 Saw Equipment Holding Portals

Six (6) sets at level 15000.

7196 Bevelling Machine Portals, Working Platforms, Shaving Collection System

Twelve (12) portals at level 15000 and 19000.

7197 Power Cabinets

Approx. six (6) Power Cabinets to be located at 15000 level to supply all the
equipment installed on the same deck.
Same number (6 nos.) of Power Packs to be installed close to the above cabinets.

7198 Local Control Console

Approx. 30 nos. control consoles to be located at 15000 (26 nos.) and 24000 (4 nos.).
Proper CCTV system (cameras, monitors) to be installed. Location to be defined at
later stage.

7199 Pipe Processing Monitoring Room

A specific room, with air conditioning, ventilation and insulation, for monitoring the
pipe processing shall be provided close the processing area.

In this room one main monitoring console, including No.4 monitors (2 nos. - 21” and 2
nos. - 42”) to be installed.

The electrical connection between the power cabinets control and main monitoring
console shall be provided.

CCTV monitors shall be install and connected to allow operators to have a maximised
overview of the working areas on the Main Deck, the Pipe Preparation area and the
Firing Line.

Dimensions of this room are to be chosen according to its functionality.

7210 OVERHEAD CRANES IN FIRING LINE

Five (5) overhead cranes, supplied by Builder, to be installed in the Firing Line area.
Capacity of each crane to be SWL 26 tons, coverage area to be in width 10m, in length
15 m (2 cranes on the same rails), 38 m (1 crane), 24 m (2 cranes).

7220 WORKING STATIONS

The following working stations are to be arranged at level 15000 and into the Firing
Line. The stations are arranged for different tasks, mainly for welding, NDT and field
joint. The working stations to be more or less isolated to provide proper conditions for

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welding, and they are to be connected to a separate air supply.

7221 Bevelling Machines Stations

Bevelling machines (12 nos.) are to be arranged close to the Beveling Stations (6 nos.)
in the Pipe Fabrication Area, set between level 15000 and 19000.
.

7222 Preheating Stations

Totally six (6) Preheating Stations to be arranged:
• Four (4) at 15000 level (Pipe Fabrication Area)
• Two (2) into the Firing Line

7223 Welding Stations

Totally sixteen (16) Welding Stations to be arranged:
• Twelve (12) at 15000 level
• Four (4) one of them for repairing, into the Firing Line

7224 NDT Stations

Totally five (5) NDT Stations to be arranged:
• Four (4) at 15000 level
• One (1) into the Firing Line

7225 FIELD JOINT Stations

Totally seventeen (17) Field Joint Stations to be arranged:
• Twelve (12) in the Pipe Fabrication Area at 15000 level
• Five (5) into the Firing Line (3 fully and 2 filling only)

7225 Line Up Station

One (1) Line Up Station to be install on Firing Line

7290 HOT OIL HEATED BITUMEN BOILERS

Two (2) Hot Oil Heated Bitumen Boilers to be installed on the top of Firing Line,
approx. from fr. 35 to fr. 60. Boilers to be fed by MDO.
Proper shelters to be arranged to protect the boilers for the bad weather conditions.

7310 TENSIONERS
Three (3) Tensioners, with a holding capacity of approx. 250 tons each, to be installed
on the Firing Line aft.

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The supporting structure has to be strong enough to take the weight of approx. 250
tons per unit plus the weight of the pipe in this area, as well as the more or less
horizontal pull (holding capacity).
Approx. dimensions of the unit:
- Height 7500 mm
- Length 11200 mm
- Width 6300 mm

The pipe tensioner to be secured to the deck structure at the foundation plates by
means of bolts that prevent the machine from moving.

7320 STINGER
The stinger consists of three parts supplied by Buyer.
Part one (Movable Aft Ramp) with a weight of approx. 200 tons is linked to the vessel
by means of bolts at the fore end and rigging on a specially designed structure.

For taking the transverse forces of approx. 1000 tons created by drifting tidal stream or
any other affecting forces at both sides of the stinger a rigid vertical structure A frame
type fabricated by Builder - including a shaped gap for guidance and extending up to
the upper part of the hull (skeg) - has to be installed. The longitudinal shape of this
structure has to be such as to minimize the influence (disturbance) on the function of
the rudders and propellers.

The stinger can be extended by two pieces (Removable Stinger): one longer and one
shorter part with a total weight of approx. 350 tons.
For transit condition, the main part of the stinger is to be stowed as shown on the
G.A.P. and the extensions to be located and fixed on the Main Deck. Handling of
stinger parts for installation and dismantling is done with the main crane.

7321 Rigging for Stinger incl. Winches

For hoisting/lowering the stinger a sufficiently strengthened rigging system has to be

provided. Relevant equipment will be supplied by Buyer and installed by Builder.

7330 ABANDONMENT AND RECOVERY SYSTEM

The Abandonment and Recovery system will work in pairs with the Pipe Tensioners
and it consists of one (1) Double Capstan Winch, one (1) Reel Winder, one (1)
Horizontal Sheave, one (1) Pulling-Retractable Sheave and Wire Rope.

The winch, electrically driven, is of frictional type with a weight of approx. 390 tons
and a pulling force of approx. 750 tons.
The winch, supplied by Buyer, to be located on the Tween deck C most forward, as

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per G.A.P.
The installation of the winch to be carried out by the Builder.
Special attention has to be given to the strength of the foundation. Together with the
initial weight the slightly inclined direction of the pull has to be taken into
consideration.
Estimated dimensions of the winch: 11450 x 5000 x H 5100 mm
Because of dimension and weight, the capstan winch will be transported to site in 5
pieces. The assembly is to be carried out in the Shipyard by the Builder with the
supervision of Winch fabricator.

For taking in and spooling up the slack rope coming from the A&R winch respectively
going out to the A&R winch via horizontal sheaves, a reel winder is to be installed on
the same level at SB. Together with the weight of the winch and the weight of the
cable totally approx. 470 tons have to be considered.
Estimated dimensions: 10500 x 9500 x H 7100 mm
Because of dimension and weight, the storage winch will be transported to site in
pieces. The assembly is to be carried out in the Shipyard by the Builder with the
supervision of the Winch fabricator.
The installation of the reel winder and the reeving of the wire rope (diameter 160 mm,
length 3300 m), both supplied by the Buyer, to be carried out by the Builder.

7331 Wire Rope Guides

Relevant materials / equipment, supplied by Buyer, to be installed by Builder.

- Horizontal Sheave with Sub-frame. The sheave will be supplied with a fixed
channels for wire ropes.
Estimated dimensions: 4000 x 4000 x H 3000 mm
Estimated weight: 29 tons
- Pulling-Retractable Sheave. The sheave will be supplied with a fixed channels for
wire ropes.
Estimated dimensions: 4000 x 4000 x H 3000 mm
Estimated weight: 54 tons

7332 Hydraulically Operated Guide

To align the A&R wire rope with the center of the Firing Line, a hydraulically
operated guide is to be installed. This guide will be highly loaded by the reacting
forces of the pull from the A&R winch.
The equipment supplied by Buyer to be installed by Builder.

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Location approx. at Fr.314 level 24000 / 30000 mm as per G.A.P.

7333 A&R Pipe Head

For lowering the pipe a special A&R head has to be welded to the pipe. This head has
to be stowed close to the welding locations and has to be kept free of any other
equipment. Free unobstructed access especially in a case of an emergency is
mandatory.
The A&R head will be arranged by Buyer.

7340 PIPE RACKS

Specially designed pipe racks (No.6) to be installed on Main Deck as per G.A.P. in
addition to the stowage of pipes in hold No.1 and 2,
The racks to be suitable for pipes with the max. diameter of 60 inch in three layers.
Racks to have wooden covering as per item 1980.

7600 J-LAY TOWER (OPTION)

As an option for future installation it has to be considered to design and attach a J-Lay
tower to the structure. For this reason the design of the aft body and the longitudinal
strength in general to be provided taking into consideration an additional weight of
approx. 2500 tons created by the J-lay tower and the adjacent installations plus approx.
1000 tons created by the pull of the pipe to be laid.
Arrangement - for the time being - is foreseen at SB for compensating asymmetrical
weight, mostly caused by the main crane.

7700 DIESEL DRIVEN MOORING WINCHES (OPTION)

As a further option, the future installation of stand-alone Diesel Driven Mooring

Winches at 24000 level forward (open area) is to be investigated. Without any further
details, the weight of such a winch of approx. 100 tons (incl. cable) plus two times 150
tons pull (horizontal) shall be taken into consideration for the strength of the deck
structure. Details of the location to be better defined.

Similar winches to be considered for temporary installation on the aft deck. However,
details have to be evaluated at a later stage, as most of the deck area is already covered
by other substantial equipment.

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