BASIC MARINE VESSEL SPECIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

Saudi Aramco Basic Requirements for Marine Equipment used on a permanent or

temporary basis for specific projects. All Vessels and Barges to be evaluated and
inspected to the satisfaction of Saudi Aramco Marine Department prior to
proceeding north of Ras Tanura to their respective work locations. Anchor
Handling Tug Supply/Safety Vessels (AHTSS), Anchor Handling Tug Supply
(AHTS), Speciality Vessels, Harbor and Docking Tugs shall not be older than 13 1/2
years at the end of their charter period base term. Other vessels contracted for
periods exceeding two (2) months shall not be older than 15 1/2 years at the end of
their charter period base term. Vessels not meeting class and safety requirements
or using officers not authorized by Saudi Aramco will be considered off hire and
will not be allowed in Saudi Aramco oil fields, ports or anchorages.

1. ANCHOR HANDLING TUG SUPPLY/SAFETY VESSEL (AHTSS)

2. PUSH PULL TOWING VESSEL
3. DIVING VESSEL
4. FIELD SUPPLY VESSEL
5. WORK, MAINTENANCE & HOOK-UP VESSELS
6. SURVEY VESSEL
7. PRODUCING SUPPORT VESSEL
8. CREW BOAT
9. PILOT BOAT
10. DYNAMIC POSITIONED VESSELS/CABLE LAY VESSEL
11. SPECIAL PURPOSE VESSELS
12. CONSTRUCTION, HEAVY LIFT, PIPELAYING BARGE
13. UNMANNED MATERIAL TRANSPORT BARGE
14. NON-PROPELLED ELEVATING UNIT
15. SELF-PROPELLED ELEVATING UNIT
16. 4-POINT MOORING SPREADS
17. SHALLOW WATER SPREADS
18. SPREAD HORSEPOWER REQUIREMENTS
19. BARGE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
20. MARINE OFFICER'S CERTIFICATES & QUALIFICATIONS
21. PORT CAPTAINS & PORT ENGINEERS
22. VESSEL INSPECTION
23. SAUDI ARAMCO INSTRUCTIONS, MARINE INSTRUCTION MANUALS
(MIMs) & GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS (GI's)

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1. ANCHOR HANDLING TUG SUPPLY/SAFETY VESSEL (AHTSS)

THE VESSEL SHALL BE CAPABLE OF OPERATING AND TRANSITING IN ALL

SEAS AND WEATHER CONDITIONS WHICH MAY OCCUR IN THE ARABIAN
GULF AND HAVE MANEUVERABILITY TO MAINTAIN STATION UNDER THE
FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: WIND VELOCITY 18 meters/sec. (35 KNOTS),
SIGNIFICANT WAVE HEIGHT 2.5 M (8.2 FT), CURRENT VELOCITY 1.0 meters/sec.
(2 KNOTS) (WAVE PERIODS IN ZULUF AND MARJAN OIL FIELDS ARE 10
SECONDS).

1.1. THE FOLLOWING RULES AND REGULATIONS, AS UPDATED AND

 AMENDED, SHALL GOVERN THE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND
OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE OF THE VESSEL:

1.1.1. Country and Flag of Vessel Registry;

1.1.2. International recognized Classification Society;

1.1.3. International Convention on Tonnage Measurement of Ships, 1969;

1.1.4. International Convention on Load Lines, 1966;

1.1.5. International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), the 1974
SOLAS Convention, the 1978 SOLAS protocol, all subsequent amendments
including the 1991 amendments and Global Maritime Distress And Safety
System (GMDSS);

1.1.6. International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972 with

Resolutions A.464(XII), A.626(15) and A678(16);

1.1.7. "International Conference for the Prevention of Pollution at Sea by Ship's",

1973 and 1978 (MARPOL);

1.1.8. Protocol concerning the Marine Pollution resulting from Exploration and
Exploitation of the Continental Shelf, 1979 (ROPME); and

1.1.9. Maritime Regulatory bodies of the Saudi Arabian Government and those
International Maritime Conventions and Regulatory Bodies to which the
Saudi Arabian Government is a signatory.

1.2. THE FOLLOWING VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATES AND INSPECTION

FORMS SHALL BE ONBOARD THE VESSEL AT ALL TIMES:

1.2.1. Certificate of Registry;

1.2.2. Certificate of Classification and latest Hull and Machinery Surveys Reports;

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1.2.3. International Tonnage Certificate;

1.2.4. Load Line with Valid Inspection Endorsement;

1.2.5. Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate;

1.2.6. Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Certificate;

1.2.7. Cargo Ship Safety Radio Telephone Certificate;

1.2.8. Ship's Radio Station License (dates in English);

1.2.9. Safe Manning Certificate;

1.2.10. Valid Certificates for Life Rafts and Hydro-Static Releases;

1.2.11. Certificate of Inspection of Fire Fighting Equipment, valid for 1 year;

1.2.12. Certificate of Inspection of Fixed Fire-Fighting Equipment, valid for 2 years;

1.2.13. International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate;

1.2.14. Oil Record Book in accordance with MARPOL 73/78 Annex 1, Regulation 20
and a Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan (SOPEP);

1.2.15. Certificate of Bollard Pull Test. This certificate must not be more than
three (3) months old at time of vessel delivery to Ras Tanura;

1.2.16. Wire Rope Certificate (Construction) for Towing Wire and for any Spare
Towing Wires Carried;

1.2.17. Stability Information including Crane Operations and Limitations, to be

endorsed by the Classification Society;

1.2.18. Saudi Arabian Work Permit (dates in English); and

1.2.19. De-Ratting Exemption Certificate and latest date of fumigation.

1.3. PERSONNEL MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

1.3.1. One (1) Master, with certification and qualifications in accordance with
Section 20 of this Marine Vessel Specifications & Requirements;

1.3.2. One (1) Chief Mate, with certification and qualifications in accordance with
Section 20 of this Marine Vessel Specifications & Requirements;

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1.3.3. One (1) Chief Engineer, with certification and qualifications in accordance
with Section 20 of this Marine Vessel Specifications & Requirements;

1.3.4. One (1) Second Engineer, shall be in possession of a valid Marine Engineer's
License, have four (4) years experience aboard vessels and have a strong
background experience in repairing AC, electrical systems, diesel engines
and performing general mechanical repairs;

1.3.5. One (1) Mechanic, shall have two (2) years experience in this capacity at sea;

1.3.6. Four (4) Able Bodied Seamen, shall have two (2) years experience in this
capacity at sea;

1.3.7. One (1) Cook, shall be able to prepare Western, Arabic and Asian style
meals;

1.3.8. One (1) Messman, shall perform janitorial and cleaning duties in all vessel
accommodation areas and assist the Cook in food handling and meal
preparations;

1.3.9. Anchor Handling vessels for 24 hour spread require two (2) Masters. Both
Chief Engineer and Second Engineer shall be fully conversant with
operating the towing/anchor handling winch;

1.3.10. All personnel must be trained in fire fighting and abandon ship procedures
and be able to swim; and

1.3.11. Every crew member shall be allocated personnel safety equipment and
clothing. Galley staff shall wear white utility clothing.

1.4. NAVIGATION AND COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

1.4.1. Deck Log Book;

1.4.2. Compass Error Book;

1.4.3. Watch Keeping Standing Instructions and Night Order Book, including 24
hours radio watch;

1.4.4. British Admiralty Charts for Saudi Arabian Waters corrected up-to-date.
"Notices to Mariners" file shall be kept onboard;

1.4.5. Saudi Aramco Field Charts corrected up-to-date. Saudi Aramco chart
correction file shall be kept onboard;

1.4.6. Saudi Aramco Tide Tables;

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1.4.7. Admiralty Pilot Books for the Arabian Gulf;

1.4.8. Saudi Arabian Port Authority Regulations;

1.4.9. Nautical Almanac, Browns or similar with Rules of the Road included;

1.4.10. Nautical Tables (Nories or similar);

1.4.11. Sufficient Chart Instruments;

1.4.12. Two (2) pairs of Binoculars;

1.4.13. One (1) Gyro Compass complete with steering repeater and provisions for
obtaining gyro errors including azimuth ring and additional repeater if
required. One (1) gyro repeater shall be easily readable from aft control
position;

1.4.14. One (1) Magnetic Compass with provisions for obtaining compass deviations;

1.4.15. Deviation Card for magnetic compass shall not be more than one year old;

1.4.16. Two (2) Radars with a minimum range of 24 nautical miles. One (1) radar
shall have daylight viewing, be gyro stabilized and fitted with Electronic
Bearing Indicator (EBI) and Variable Range Marker (VRM) functions;

1.4.17. One (1) Automatic Pilot compatible with gyro compass;

1.4.18. One (1) Echo Sounder shall be visible day and night and be fitted with a
"Minimum Depth" alarm and a remote Light Emitting Diode (LED) or
digital readout to allow the depth to be read from both the forward and aft
maneuvering positions;

1.4.19. One (1) Global Positioning System (G.P.S.) Satellite Navigation Receiver;

1.4.20. Two (2) fixed VHF radios having all International Marine Channels (plus
Digital Selective Calling (DSC) if vessels come under Global Maritime
Distress and Safety System (GMDSS));

1.4.21. Three (3) handheld multi-channel VHF transceivers having International

Marine Channels 6, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16 & 67 as a minimum;

1.4.22. VHF Marine frequencies 156.150, 157.200 and 157.425 MHz shall not be used
by vessels operating in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. These
frequencies correspond to International Marine Channels 3, 24 and 88.
Channel 6 is primarily designated for use for "Search and Rescue
Operations" and should not be used if it is in use for coordination of such
operations;

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1.4.23. One (1) MF/HF SSB Radio Telephone with transmitter frequencies in the
band 1.6 to 30 MHz, including Digital Selective Calling (DSC) channel 2187.5
kHz and full received coverage in the band 100 kHz to 30 MHz;

1.4.24. One (1) MF/HF Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS)
Digital Selective Calling (DSC) watchkeeping receiver;

1.4.25. One (1) Navtex receiver;

1.4.26. Daylight signal lamp with battery (Aldis Type 6");

1.4.27. Emergency Telephone Communication between the bridge, Master's cabin

and engine room;

1.4.28. Fixed public address system covering the accommodation area, deck area
and engine room;

1.4.29. The vessel shall have forward and aft control positions in the wheelhouse.
Both forward and aft positions shall be fitted with bow thruster,
communications equipment, rudder angle, heading, pitch and revolutions
per minute (RPM) indicators;

1.4.30. Emergency stops for propellers or main engines shall be located on the
bridge at both forward and aft controls;

1.4.31. The vessel shall have a clear arc of visibility of not less than 240 degrees
from each control position. Window wipers shall be fitted in center window
panel as a minimum;

1.4.32. Ship's Bell;

1.4.33. Ship's Whistle;

1.4.34. Forward and aft wheel house searchlights capable of being directed from
inside the wheel house close to the control positions;

1.4.35. Code Flags (International Code of Signals);

1.4.36. Navigation lights and daylight shapes in accordance with International

Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea. All lights shall have "non
function" alarms;

1.4.37. Saudi Arabian courtesy ensigns; and

1.4.38. Navigation and Communication Equipment Failure/Repair file.

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1.5. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

1.5.1. Personnel Onboard Record, including Gangway Sign-In and Visitors Book;

1.5.2. Safety equipment register maintained;

1.5.3. Personnel muster lists on each deck level;

1.5.4. Safety plans on each deck level;

1.5.5. Emergency response procedure, contact telephone numbers, medivac, etc.

posted;

1.5.6. Emergency Fire Plan situated outside of the accommodation in a highly

visible, easy to open, weather proof and fire resistant container;

1.5.7. Abandon Ship, Man Overboard, Fire and Gas Drills shall be held and logged
in accordance with the Saudi Aramco Marine Department Loss Prevention
Program. Various safety videos shall be provided and shown on regular
basis;

1.5.8. Shall comply with Saudi Aramco General Instructions (GI's), Offshore
Instruction Manual (O.I.M.) 1.519 (Work Around Offshore Producing
Facilities), Marine Department Marine Instruction Manual (M.I.M.'s) and
Safety & Loss Prevention Program. Copies of all relevant instructions shall
be kept onboard;

1.5.9. Minimum of two (2) life rafts, one on each side. Life rafts on each side shall
have a capacity of the total number of persons the vessel is certified to carry.
 All life rafts shall be push launchable and secured with hydrostatic releases.
Life raft launching procedure shall be posted near both life rafts;

1.5.10. Emergency lights, for life raft embarkation stations, on deck and over the
sides;

1.5.11. Life jackets for the number of persons the vessel is certified to carry and
spare life jackets in accordance with Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS)
Regulations but not less than 20% of the total capacity of the vessel. Each of
the life jackets shall be fitted with a whistle, a light and retro-reflective
tape. Spare life jackets shall be stowed in marked boxes adjacent to life
rafts. Life Jacket Donning Instructions shall be posted in accommodation
area;

1.5.12. Life buoys in accordance with Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) Regulations but
a minimum of eight where two must be fitted with a smoke/light signal, and
four with a light and buoyant line. One life buoy must be positioned close to

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the stern. Life buoys shall have grab lines and be marked in capital letters
indicating vessel name and port of registry;

1.5.13. A minimum of six (6) work vests (flotation aid) for use on deck;

1.5.14. Fire hydrants, hoses and nozzles in accordance with Safety of Life at Sea
(SOLAS) Regulations. A minimum of two hoses to reach any part of the
vessel. All nozzles shall be combined jet and spray. A minimum of five (5)
hoses and nozzles shall be carried;

1.5.15. Two (2) Fire Monitors, each with a capacity of 350m3 /hour with a horizontal
throw of 70 meters. Designated pump(s) shall supply directly to monitors;

1.5.16. Fire extinguishers shall be in accordance with Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS)
Regulations but shall have a minimum of five ABC Extinguishers in the
accommodation. One approved foam extinguisher of not less than 45 pound
capacity in every engine space and One (1) portable foam extinguisher for
every 750 kw of engine power or part of. Also a minimum of one 10 pound
dry powder and four CO2 portable extinguishers;

1.5.17. Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) shall comply with the
Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) requirements with
406 MHz as the primary and 121.5 MHz as the secondary and fitted with
hydrostatic release;

1.5.18. Two (2) Portable Radar Transponders (SARTS);

1.5.19. Fire Blanket in the engine room and the galley;

1.5.20. Two (2) fire axes, one to be sited outside the accommodation adjacent to the
working deck;

1.5.21. Two (2) Firemen's Outfits, each to be contained in its own separate and
marked storage unit;

1.5.22. Six (6) Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus, Scott Air Paks or compatible
with minimum 30 minute bottles;

1.5.23. Fully stocked medical chest, complete with "Shipmaster's Medical Guide";

1.5.24. Three (3) First Aid Boxes (one each located in the galley, bridge and engine
room);

1.5.25. One (1) Stretcher of a design with a four point lift assembly and casualty
restraints suitable for helicopter winching;

1.5.26. Emergency lights in the accommodation, engine room and all escape routes;

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1.5.27. All escape routes in the accommodation and engine room shall be marked
with luminescent tape and signs and kept clear of all obstructions;

1.5.28. The position of all life saving appliances (extinguishers, axes, fire alarms
etc.) shall be marked with luminescent signs;

1.5.29. General and fire alarms in wheelhouse, accommodation and engine room;

1.5.30. Damage control equipment commensurate with the size of the vessel in
accordance with the Saudi Aramco Marine Department Specifications;

1.5.31. One (1) motorized rescue boat, stowed in a state of readiness for launching
in not more than 5 minutes. Rescue boat shall be launched and tested once a
month;

1.5.32. Rescue zones on both sides of the vessel shall be a minimum five (5) meters
in length with removable bulwark, illuminated and equipped with ladder or
rescue net;

1.5.33. Retro-reflective materials shall be fitted on all lifesaving appliances,

(extinguishers, axes, fire alarms, etc.).

1.6. ACCOMMODATION REQUIREMENTS

1.6.1. Air conditioned berth and mess area to fully accommodate the vessel's crew,
workers and Saudi Aramco personnel in accordance with International
Labor Organization (ILO) Convention 92, Supplement 133 and
Recommendation 140. The accommodation shall be clean and infestation
free;

1.6.2. Vessel's air conditioning system shall be capable of maintaining a maximum

constant 24° C (76° F) temperature and 50% relative humidity in the above
air conditioned areas under peak ambient conditions of 45°C (113°F) air
temperature, 95% relative humidity and 34°C (93°F) sea temperature;

1.6.3. The mess room shall accommodate all on board in one sitting;

1.6.4. If no designated recreation room is available, the mess room shall be used
outside meal times and be furnished with proper chairs, TV and video;

1.6.5. Galley stove shall be equipped with exhaust fan and washable filters;

1.6.6. One (1) toilet and shower per every six men. Toilet and shower areas shall
be fitted with exhaust fans;

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1.6.7. One (1) washing machine and one (1) dryer unit for every 12 men but a
minimum of two of each;

1.6.8. Separate accommodation and facilities shall be provided for Saudi Aramco
Representative in a single or double cabin; and

1.6.9. Freezer, chiller and dry store, space sufficient for two (2) weeks provisions.
Freezer and chiller shall have external temperature gauges. Temperatures
of both shall be sustainable at -18°C and +4°C respectively. Walk-in rooms
shall have internal alarm each. Doors shall be equipped with latches and
able to open from inside.

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1.7. MACHINERY SPACES AND MINIMUM POWERING REQUIREMENTS

1.7.1. Engine room spaces shall be clean and all equipment in good working order.
Bilges shall be kept dry and clean;

1.7.2. Engine room log book shall show all activities over 24 hour period and
include running hours, maintenance and repair works;

1.7.3. All machinery gauges, instrumentation, monitoring equipment and alarm

systems shall be in good working order on both engine room panel and
duplicate on bridge;

1.7.4. Main engines, minimum two (2) developing in accordance with Section 18
Spread Horsepower Requirements; applicable minimum brake horse power
at 100% MCR (maximum continuous rating) under peak ambient conditions
of 45°C (113°F) air temperature, 95% relative humidity and 34°C (93°F) sea
temperature giving a minimum daily operating speed of 12 knots fully
loaded to summer load line draft in Beaufort 2 conditions;

1.7.5. Propulsion, minimum twin screw controllable pitch propellers or fixed

propellers with Kort nozzles, equivalent or better. Kort nozzles shall have
stainless steel wear rings. Where the vessel is fitted with clutched engines,
then the maximum clutch time shall be no more than 4 seconds with engines
are running at idle speed;

1.7.6. Controllable pitch propellers, not de-clutchable from the bridge, shall be
fitted with an audible and visible ahead/astern pitch and loss of pitch pump
alarms with accept/reset features, activated when command is transferred
to the engine room;

1.7.7. Bow Thruster must meet following minimum BHP requirements:

 Vessel of 3,000 to 3,600 BHP 300 BHP

 Vessel of 3,600 to 4,200 BHP 350 BHP
 Vessel of 4,200 to 5,000 BHP 400 BHP
 Vessel of 5,000 BHP and over 500 BHP

1.7.7.1 The bow thruster shall be powered by a separate and

independent power source;

1.7.8. Steering system shall be fitted that provides 100% redundancy. The
steering motors shall be capable of putting the rudders over from 35 degrees
on one side to 35 degrees on the other in not more than 28 seconds;

1.7.9. Generators, a minimum of two (2), each capable of supplying the full
operational load of the vessel when operating under full load conditions in
the Arabian Gulf in summer under peak ambient conditions of 45°C (113°F)

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air temperature, 95% relative humidity and 34°C (93°F) sea temperature.
Where multiple generators are fitted (more than two) then the load shall be
distributed equally such that one stand-by generator will be available at all
times. Generators shall be able to be paralleled on the switchboard
manually and automatically;

1.7.10. Self-contained sewage system that meets both MARPOL and ROPME
protocols shall be fitted;

1.7.11. Oily Water Separator shall be fitted complete with alarm for bilge overboard
discharge. The alarm shall activate whenever the oil content of the
overboard discharge exceeds 15 ppm (parts per million);

1.7.12. All piping in the engine room and on deck shall be color coded either to
International or Saudi Aramco Standards;

1.7.13. Main and stand-by pumps shall be provided for fire, ballast, bilge, cooling,
fuel transfer systems and domestic fresh water systems with dual heaters;

1.7.14. Fuel and fresh water capacities shall be sufficient for 14 days continuous
operation;

1.7.15. Emergency fuel shut offs for all diesel engines shall be located externally
from engine room and centralized where physically possible. All shall be
marked in clear form;

1.7.16. Bilge alarms shall be fitted in all engine spaces, periodically unattended
machinery spaces and remote spaces. Audible and visual alarm shall be
activated; and

1.7.17. Switchboard areas shall have rubber matting for safety.

1.8. TOWING AND MOORING EQUIPMENT

1.8.1. Two (2) bow anchors, each fitted with twelve (12) shots (1,080 ft.) of chain.
Each anchor shall have weight commensurate with tonnage of vessel and be
high holding type without weight reduction;

1.8.2. Mooring ropes shall be in good condition and sufficient for the size of the
vessel;

1.8.3. A double drum towing/anchor handling winch with spooling device and dogs
shall be fitted. The winch shall be rated to three times the bollard pull in
direct pull with the brake set and be capable of pull/speeds of 30 metric
tonnes at 0-10 meters/minute and 10 metric tonnes at 0-40 meters/minute.
Each winch drum shall be capable of independent operation;

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1.8.4. The winch controls shall be in the wheelhouse adjacent to the aft
maneuvering position. The winch shall be clearly visible from the control
position by sight or remote camera and monitor;

1.8.5. The tow wire shall be in good condition and marked every 100 feet up to
1000 feet;

1.8.6. Both main and spare towing wire shall be of adequate strength to satisfy
minimum breaking load as follows: Breaking Load (BL) = 2.5 x Bollard Pull
(BP);

1.8.7. The minimum length (L) of the main and spare towing wires shall be 2000
feet;

1.8.8. The work wire shall be in good condition (minimum work wire length and
size 100 meters x 48 mm);

1.8.9. One (1) spring line/stretcher 19 meters x 88 mm, 8 strand plaited with hard
eyes. Shall be UV protected equivalent to Bridon Marine or Samson. In
addition, one (1) spare spring line/stretcher shall be carried;

1.8.10. Two (2) "fuse wires", 20 meters x 36 mm, one hard eye and one soft eye. Soft
eye shall be a minimum of 1 meter in length;

1.8.11. Sufficient shackles shall be provided and shall be color coded and stamped
to show the Safe Working Load (SWL). A color/SWL code shall be displayed
on the working area of the deck;

1.8.12. Sufficient deck equipment shall be provided for anchor handling and towing
operations such as split pins, Crosby Clips, seizing wire, pinch bars,
hammers, heaving and messenger lines, etc.;

1.8.13. An arrangement for towing shall be available including gog eye arrangement
and hydraulic pop-up pins;

1.8.14. A tugger winch shall be fitted to the vessel such that it will meet the
requirements for anchor handling minimum 10 tonne Safe Working Load
(SWL). Trip hook shall be available for use on tugger line;

1.8.15. Stern roller length shall be sufficient to be able of decking anchors. The
minimum length shall be 3 meters (10 ft) and minimum diameter 1.2 meters
(4 ft) with a Safe Working Load (SWL) equal to tow winch rating; and

1.8.16. One (1) spare tow wire shall be available.

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1.9. EXTERNAL CONDITION REQUIREMENTS

1.9.1. Vessel dimensions to comply with specific contract requirements or:

1.9.1.1. For shallow water/sheltered areas (south and central Safaniya,

west half of Berri and Manifa oil fields), overall length between
160 and 200 feet and draft maximum 12 feet at summer loadline;

1.9.1.2. For deep water/exposed areas (all oilfields except as under

1.9.1.1) an overall length between 180 and 230 feet and draft
between 12 and 16 feet at summer loadline;

1.9.2. The vessel shall be well maintained and in seaworthy condition;

1.9.3. The working deck area shall be well illuminated without shadow areas;

1.9.4. Draft marks shall be clearly marked and visible forward and aft;

1.9.5. Loadline marks shall be clearly marked;

1.9.6. Adequate fendering shall be fitted to the vessel on both sides;

1.9.7. The deck/cargo area shall be clear and well maintained;

1.9.8. All tank air vents, sounding pipes and loading points shall be color coded to
Saudi Aramco Standards and clearly marked;

1.9.9. Purpose built 3 meters (10 ft) ship to shore gangway shall be available.

1.10. STORAGE CAPACITIES AND EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR MARINE

DEPARTMENT CHARTERED AHTSS VESSELS

1.10.1. The vessel shall be capable of carrying a minimum deadweight of 1,000

metric tonnes at a draft not exceeding the summer load waterline;

1.10.2. Deck Cargo capacity shall be a minimum of 400 metric tonnes;

1.10.3. The available deck area shall be no less than 300m 2 (3,229 ft2);

1.10.4. Deck Loading capacity of 2.5 metric tonnes per square meter;

1.10.5. Adequate lashing arrangements and equipment shall be provided for deck
cargoes, including bottle screws, chain tensioners, cargo pins for separation,
etc.;

1.10.6. The vessel shall be capable of carrying the following quantities of:

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1.10.6.1. Dry bulk 4 tanks providing 4000 cubic feet minimum

1.10.6.2. Drill water 100,000 USG minimum
1.10.6.3. Potable water 45,000 USG minimum
1.10.6.4. Fuel 65,000 USG minimum
1.10.6.5. Liquid mud 40,000 USG minimum
1.10.6.6. Chiller space 350 cu. ft. minimum installed
1.10.6.7. Freezer space 350 cu. ft. minimum installed;

1.10.7. Vessel shall have two (2) 220 Volt, 3 phase installed electrical outlets with
marine electrical extension cables for Saudi Aramco chiller and freezer
boxes. These boxes shall be positioned against the main cabin aft bulkhead
so as not to encumber anchor handling or towing operations. The boxes
shall be secured in a seaworthy manner;

1.10.8. Storage tanks shall be in good condition. Potable water tanks to have been
coated and chlorinated during the last six months;

1.10.9. Discharge Pumps capable of the following:

1.10.9.1. Fuel Oil: One (1), 100m3 per/hr x 46 meters

1.10.9.2. Water: One (1), 100m3 per/hr x 46 meters
1.10.9.3. Liquid Mud: Two (2), 60m3 per/hr x 46 meters at a specific
gravity of 1.44 (90 lb/cu ft.)
1.10.9.4. Dry Bulk: 50 tonnes/hr x 50 meters head x 125 meters
distance; six (6) bar system

1.10.10. Discharge lines shall be metered;

1.10.11. Flexible cargo hoses for transfer of liquids and bulk. Independent hoses and
connections shall be fitted for fuel oil, fresh water, liquid mud and bulks.
Hoses shall be in 40 feet lengths by 3" diameter for fuel oil and fresh water
and by 4" diameter for bulk with female Camlock fittings at discharge end.
 Vessel shall stock spare Camlock fittings and reducers and enlargers of
various sizes. Fuel transfer hoses shall fitted with valves on the ends.
Fresh water transfer hoses shall have caps on ends and be chlorinated every
6 months. All hoses and fittings shall be in good order;

1.10.12. VHF radios shall have Saudi Aramco rigmove frequencies 153.080, 153.320
and 153.560 MHz; and

1.10.13. Vessel shall be fitted with Karmoi Forks or Sharks Jaws complete with a
Pelican Hook arrangement (wire with hard eyes, shackles and pad eyes)
Safe Working Load (SWL) 50 metric tonnes;

1.11. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR VESSELS WORKING IN A RIG

STANDBY SAFETY ROLE

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1.11.1. Medic/Safety Officer trained in basic medical treatment and vessel safety
and rescue operations;

1.11.2. A rescue operation plan and comprehensive manual developed by the

CONTRACTOR and approved by SAUDI ARAMCO. The "Plan" shall be
posted aboard the vessel and a rescue operation will be practiced by the
vessel at intervals not exceeding three months;

1.11.3. The crew shall be competent in all aspects of the vessel's safety and rescue
role;

1.11.4. The vessel shall be equipped with a helicopter hoisting area which shall be
suitably marked in a highly visible color and clear of all obstructions. The
following equipment shall be provided for helicopter high-line operations:

1.11.4.1. Two (2) pairs of heavy duty insulated rubber gloves.

1.11.4.2. One (1) suitable earth bonding pole (to catch winch wire).
1.11.4.3. One (1) set of heavy duty wire cutters (one meter long).
1.11.4.4. Wind sock (illuminated at night).
1.11.4.5. Shell stretcher with four point lifting facility and patient
securing straps.
1.11.4.6. Day and night helicopter batons.
1.11.4.7. High visibility over vests;

1.11.5. Aviation radio (USB) with frequencies 121.5, 138.200, 138.225 and 138.250
MHz to be activated during rescue and Medivac operations;

1.11.6. Rescue zones shall be established on both sides of the vessel and shall meet
with the following requirements:

1.11.6.1. Each rescue zone shall be not less than 8 meters in length.
1.11.6.2. Rescue zones shall be distinctively painted.
1.11.6.3. Each rescue zone shall be illuminated both on deck and overside
with no shadow areas.
1.11.6.4. Bulwarks shall be either of the opening or removable type to
allow an open working area.
1.11.6.5. Rescue nets shall be supplied to the vessel that can be fitted in
the area of the rescue zone such that the maximum height from
sea to the main deck area shall be no more than 1.8 meters.
Rescue nets shall be not less than 5 meters wide, weighted at the
bottom and long enough to extend at least 1 meter below the
waterline with the vessel at light draft.
1.11.6.6. Suitable securing points for rescue nets, safety lines and rescue
craft.
1.11.6.7. Overside ladders providing a foothold clear of the bulwarks and
hull and extending one meter into the water.

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1.11.6.8. A further eight life buoys with buoyant heaving lines shall be
provided in addition to the eight required in 1.5.12.
1.11.6.9. A clear access shall be provided to the survivor holding area;

1.11.7. A Fast Rescue Craft (FRC) shall be fitted to the vessel for the purpose of
survivor rescue or medivac purposes only. The FRC shall be supplied with
a single point launching davit located clear of thrusters and propellers. The
launching system shall be such that the boat can be cleared away in not
more than two minutes. The davit shall be fitted with a "load off" quick
release such as the RFD type and a safety hook for heavy weather recovery.
The FRC shall have a nine (9) man total complement inclusive of crew. The
launching area for the FRC shall be provided with a bow painter and breast
ropes to assist in launching and recovery in rough seas. FRC shall be
launched and tested every one month. In addition the following shall be
provided for:

1.11.7.1. Overside illumination shall be provided for FRC operations at

night.
1.11.7.2. Personnel shall be qualified to operate the FRC.
1.11.7.3. Reserve fuel sufficient for the FRC to be operated for 24 hours
continuously shall be carried on the vessel. The fuel shall be
stowed in accordance with International Maritime Organization
(IMO) Carriage of Dangerous Goods at Sea.
1.11.7.4. The FRC shall be equipped with twin outboard motors with
propeller shrouds. The engines shall be sufficient to propel the
FRC at 20 knots on two engines and 12 knots on one engine.
1.11.7.5. A searchlight, handheld, portable.
1.11.7.6. VHF radio, watertight, fixed with an external waterproof
speaker.
1.11.7.7. Navigation lights and a strobe location light.
1.11.7.8. First aid kit.
1.11.7.9. Two (2) suitable fire extinguishers.
1.11.7.10. One (1) radar reflector.
1.11.7.11. The FRC shall be fitted with a means of righting in a capsized
condition.
1.11.7.12. Boat equipment such as paddles, heaving lines, torch, repair kit
shall be provided.
1.11.7.13. The boat crew shall be supplied with suitable waterproof clothing
and head protection, and suitable floatation aids shall be
provided;

1.11.8. The vessel shall be fitted with a suitable designated survivor recovery area
with a sitting capacity for a minimum of twelve survivors. This area may
also serve as a crew/passenger lounge when not otherwise required for
survivors. In addition, a cabin fitted with a minimum of two berths shall be
available for use by survivors. Two (2) showers, two (2) wash basins and two
(2) toilets shall be made available for use by survivors;

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1.11.9. The vessel shall have a designated treatment area on the vessel which shall
be air conditioned. This area shall be equipped with a treatment table,
suitable lighting powered by mains and emergency sources. This area shall
further contain a wash hand basin with elbow taps for hot and cold water, a
portable shower head with extending hose, instrument table, medical
cabinet (locked) for medicines and equipment. This area shall be fitted with
communications to the bridge. Access should be as direct as possible from
the rescue zone area. This area may include the two berths required for the
survivor recovery area. Treatment Room shall be furnished with medical
equipment and supplies;

1.11.10. The vessel shall be fitted with a general alarm system capable of being
activated from a minimum of three separate locations aboard the vessel. In
addition, the vessel shall be fitted with a minimum of five H2S and
hydrocarbon sensors with automatic alarms. The sensors shall be located in
the bow, stern, port, starboard and wheelhouse top;

1.11.11. Three hand held multi-channel survival craft VHF's that meets
International Maritime Organization (IMO) specified requirements with
spare batteries and chargers;

1.11.12. One (1) portable (1) H 2S gas detector;

1.11.13. One (1) portable (1) oxygen meter;

1.11.14. Scott Air Paks or similar for all crew members plus ten (10) additional full
sets. Ten (10) spare bottles shall be carried on board (total);

1.11.15. Fifteen (15) inflatable life jackets;

1.11.16. Two (2) rescue nets;

1.11.17. Four (4) safety harnesses with lifelines;

1.11.18. Six (6) fireman's suits;

1.11.19. Four (4) fire hoses with multi-purpose nozzles in addition to the vessels
required complement;

1.11.20. Life raft capacity shall accommodate 40 persons on each side of the vessel
total 80 persons;

1.11.21. Offship fire fighting system, consisting of minimum two (2) fire monitors
with each a capacity of 1.200 m3 /hr with a horizontal range of 120 meters.
Two (2) dedicated pumps of equal capacity, each capable of delivering 1,200
m3 at the monitor; and

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1.11.22. Two (2) transistorized portable loud hailers.

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2. PUSH PULL TOWING VESSEL

THE VESSEL SHALL BE CAPABLE OF OPERATING AND TRANSITING IN ALL

SEAS AND WEATHER CONDITIONS WHICH MAY OCCUR IN THE ARABIAN
GULF AND HAVE MANEUVERABILITY TO MAINTAIN STATION UNDER THE
FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: WIND VELOCITY 18 meters/sec. (35 KNOTS),
SIGNIFICANT WAVE HEIGHT 2.5 M (8.2 FT) CURRENT VELOCITY 1.0 meters/sec.
(2 KNOTS), WAVE PERIODS IN ZULUF AND MARJAN OIL FIELDS ARE 10
SECONDS.

2.1 THE FOLLOWING RULES AND REGULATIONS, AS UPDATED AND

 AMENDED, SHALL GOVERN THE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND
OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE OF THE VESSEL.

2.1.1. Country and Flag of Vessel Registry;

2.1.2. International recognized Classification Society;

2.1.3. International Convention on Tonnage Measurement of Ships, 1969;

2.1.4. International Convention on Load Lines, 1966;

2.1.5. International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), the 1974
SOLAS Convention, the 1978 SOLAS protocol, all subsequent amendments
including the 1991 amendments and Global Maritime Distress And Safety
System (GMDSS);

2.1.6. International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972 with

Resolutions A.464(XII), A.626(15) and A.678(16);

2.1.7. International Conference for the Prevention of Pollution at Sea by Ship's

1973 and 1978 (MARPOL);

2.1.8. Protocol concerning the Marine Pollution resulting from Exploration and
Exploitation of the Continental Shelf, 1979 (ROPME); and

2.1.9. Maritime Regulatory bodies of the Saudi Arabian Government and those
International Maritime Conventions and Regulatory Bodies to which the
Saudi Arabian Government is a signatory.

2.2. THE FOLLOWING VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATES AND INSPECTION

FORMS SHALL BE ONBOARD THE VESSEL AT ALL TIMES

2.2.1. Certificate of Registry;

2.2.2. Certificate of Classification and latest Hull and Machinery Survey Reports;

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2.2.3. International Tonnage Certificate;

2.2.4. Load Line with Valid Inspection Endorsement;

2.2.5. Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate;

2.2.6. Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Certificate;

2.2.7. Cargo Ship Safety Radio Telephone Certificate;

2.2.8. Ship's Radio Station License (dates in English);

2.2.9. Safe Manning Certificate;

2.2.10. Valid Certificates for Life Rafts and Hydro-Static Releases;

2.2.11. Certificate of Inspection of Fire Fighting Equipment, valid for 1 year;

2.2.12. Certificate of Inspection of Fixed Fire-Fighting Equipment, valid for 2 years;

2.2.13. International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate;

2.2.14. Oil Record Book in accordance with MARPOL 73/78 Annex 1, Regulation 20
and a Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan (SOPEP);

2.2.15. Certificate of Bollard Pull Test. This certificate must not be more than
three (3) months old at time of vessel delivery to Ras Tanura;

2.2.16. Wire Rope Certificate (Construction) for Towing Wire and for any Spare
Towing Wires Carried;

2.2.17. Stability Information including Crane Operations and Limitations, to be

endorsed by the Classification Society;

2.2.18. Saudi Arabian Work Permit (dates in English); and

2.2.19. De-Ratting Exemption Certificate and latest date of fumigation.

2.3. PERSONNEL MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

2.3.1. One (1) Master, with certification and qualifications in accordance with
Section 20 of this Marine Vessel Specifications & Requirements;

2.3.2. One (1) Chief Mate, with certification and qualifications in accordance with
Section 20 of this Marine Vessel Specifications & Requirements;

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2.3.3. One (1) Chief Engineer, with certification and qualifications in accordance
with Section 20 of this Marine Vessel Specifications & Requirements;

2.3.4. One (1) Second Engineer, shall be in possession of a valid Marine Engineer's
License, have four (4) years experience aboard vessels and have a strong
background experience in repairing AC, electrical systems, diesel engines
and performing general mechanical repairs;

2.3.5. One (1) Mechanic, shall have two (2) years experience in this capacity at sea;

2.3.6. Four (4) Able Bodied Seamen, shall have two (2) years experience in this
capacity at sea;

2.3.7. One (1) Cook, shall be able to prepare Western, Arabic and Asian style
meals;

2.3.8. One (1) Messman, shall perform janitorial and cleaning duties in all vessel
accommodation areas and assist the Cook in food handling and meal
preparations;

2.3.9. Anchor Handling Vessel for 24 hours - spread requires two (2) Masters.
Both Chief Engineer and Second Engineer shall be fully conversant with
operating the towing/anchor handling winch;

2.3.10. All personnel must be trained in fire fighting and abandon ship procedures
and be able to swim; and

2.3.11. Every crew member shall be allocated personnel safety equipment and
clothing. Galley staff shall wear white utility clothing.

2.4. NAVIGATION AND COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

2.4.1. Deck Log Book;

2.4.2. Compass Error Book;

2.4.3. Watch Keeping Standing Instructions and Night Order Book, including 24
hours radio watch;

2.4.4. British Admiralty Charts for Saudi Arabian Waters corrected up-to-date.
"Notices to Mariners" file shall be kept onboard;

2.4.5. Saudi Aramco Field Charts corrected up-to-date. Saudi Aramco chart
correction file shall be kept onboard;

2.4.6. Saudi Aramco Tide Tables;

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2.4.7. Admiralty Pilot Books for the Arabian Gulf;

2.4.8. Saudi Arabian Port Authority Regulations;

2.4.9. Nautical Almanac, Browns or similar with Rules of the Road included;

2.4.10. Nautical Tables (Nories or similar);

2.4.11. Sufficient Chart Instruments;

2.4.12. Two (2) pairs of Binoculars;

2.4.13. One (1) Gyro Compass complete with steering repeater and provisions for
obtaining gyro errors including azimuth ring and additional repeater if
required. One (1) gyro repeater shall be easily readable from aft control
position;

2.4.14. One (1) Magnetic Compass with provisions for obtaining compass deviations;

2.4.15. Deviation Card for magnetic compass shall not be more than one year old;

2.4.16. Two (2) Radars with a minimum range of 24 nautical miles. One (1) radar
shall have daylight viewing, be gyro stabilized and fitted with Electronic
Bearing Indicator (EBI) and Variable Range Marker (VRM) functions;

2.4.17. One (1) Automatic Pilot compatible with gyro compass;

2.4.18. One (1) Echo Sounder shall be visible day and night and be fitted with a
"Minimum Depth" alarm and a remote light emitting diode (LED) or digital
readout to allow the depth to be read from both the forward and aft
maneuvering positions;

2.4.19. One (1) Global Positioning System (G.P.S.) Satellite Navigation Receiver;

2.4.20. Two (2) fixed VHF radios having all International Marine Channels (plus
Digital Selective Calling (DSC) if vessel comes under Global Maritime
Distress and Safety System (GMDSS));

2.4.21. Three (3) hand held multi-channel VHF transceivers having International
Marine Channels 6, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16 and 67 as a minimum;

2.4.22. VHF marine frequencies 156.150, 157.200 and 157.425 MHz shall not used by
vessels operating in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. These
frequencies correspond to International Marine Channels 3, 24 and 88.
Channel 6 is primarily designated for use for "Search and Rescue
Operations" and should not be used if it is in use for coordination of such
operations;

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2.4.23. One (1) MF/HF SSB Radio Telephone with transmitter frequencies in the
band 1.6 to 30 MHz, including Digital Selective Calling (DSC) channel 2187.5
kHz and full receiver coverage in the band 100 kHz to 30 MHz;

2.4.24. One (1) MF/HF Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS)
Digital Selective Calling (DSC) watchkeeping receiver;

2.4.25. One (1) Navetex receiver;

2.4.26. Daylight signal lamp with battery (Aldis Type 6");

2.4.27. Emergency Telephone Communication between the bridge, Master's cabin

and the engine room;

2.4.28. Fixed public address system covering the accommodation area, deck area
and engine room;

2.4.29. The vessel shall have forward and aft control positions in the wheelhouse.
Both forward and aft positions shall be fitted with bow thruster,
communications equipment, rudder angle, heading, pitch and revolutions
per minute (RPM) indicators;

2.4.30. Emergency stops for propellers or main engines shall be located on the
bridge at both forward and aft controls;

2.4.31. The vessel shall have a clear arc of visibility of not less than 240 degrees
from each control position. Window wipers shall be fitted in center window
panel as a minimum;

2.4.32. Ship's Bell;

2.4.33. Ship's Whistle;

2.4.34. Forward and aft wheel house searchlights capable of being directed from
inside the wheel house close to the control positions;

2.4.35. Code Flags (International Code of Signals);

2.4.36. Navigation Lights and Day Light Shapes in accordance with International
Regulations for Preventing Collision at Sea. All lights shall have "non
function" alarms;

2.4.37. Saudi Arabian courtesy ensigns; and

2.4.38. Navigation and Communication Equipment Failure/Repair file.

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2.5. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

2.5.1. Personnel Onboard Record, including Gangway Sign-In and Visitors Book;

2.5.2. Safety equipment register maintained;

2.5.3. Personnel muster lists on each deck level;

2.5.4. Safety plans on each deck level;

2.5.5. Emergency response procedur e, contact telephone numbers, medivac, etc.

posted;

2.5.6. Emergency Fire Plan situated outside of the accommodation in a highly

visible, easy to open, weather proof and fire resistant container;

2.5.7. Abandon Ship, Man Overboard, Fire and Gas Drills shall be held and logged
in accordance with the Saudi Aramco Marine Department Loss Prevention
Program. Various safety videos shall be provided and shown on regular
basis;

2.5.8. Shall comply with Saudi Aramco General Instructions (GI's), Offshore
Instruction Manual (O.I.M. 1.519) (Work Around Offshore Producing
Facilities), Marine Department Marine Instruction Manuals (M.I.M.'s) and
Safety & Loss Prevention Program. Copies of all relevant instructions shall
be kept onboard;

2.5.9. Minimum of two (2) life rafts, one on each side. Life rafts on each side shall
have a capacity of the total number of persons the vessel is certified to carry.
 All life rafts shall be push launchable and secured with hydrostatic releases.
Life raft launching procedure shall be posted near both liferafts;

2.5.10. Emergency lights, for lift raft embarkation stations, on deck and over the
sides;

2.5.11. Life jackets for the number of persons the vessel is certified to carry and
spare life jackets in accordance with Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS)
Regulations but not less than 20% of the total capacity of the vessel. Each of
the life jackets shall be fitted with a whistle, a light and retro-reflective
tape. Spare life jackets shall be stowed in marked boxes adjacent to life
rafts. Life Jacket Donning Instructions shall be posted in accommodation
area;

2.5.12. Life buoys in accordance with Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) Regulations but
a minimum of eight where two must be fitted with a smoke/light signal, and
four with a light and buoyant line. One life buoy must be positioned close to

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the stern. Life buoys shall have grab lines and be marked in capital letters
indicating vessel name and port of registry;

2.5.13. A minimum of six (6) work vests (flotation aid) for use on deck;

2.5.14. Fire hydrants, hoses and nozzles in accordance with Safety of Life at Sea
(SOLAS) Regulations. A minimum of two hoses to reach any part of the
vessel. All nozzles shall be combined jet and spray. A minimum of five (5)
hoses and nozzles shall be carried;

2.5.15. Two (2) Fire Monitors, each with a capacity of 350m3 /hour with a horizontal
throw of 70 meters. Designated pump(s) shall supply directly to monitors;

2.5.16. Fire extinguishers to be in accordance with Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS)

Regulations but shall have a minimum of five ABC Extinguishers in the
accommodation. One approved foam extinguisher of not less than 45 pound
capacity in every engine space and one (1) portable foam extinguisher for
every 750 kw of engine power or part of. Also, a minimum of one 10 pound
dry power and four CO2 portable extinguishers;

2.5.17. Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) shall comply with
Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) Requirements with
406 MHz as the primary and 121.5 MHz as the secondary and fitted with
hydrostatic release;

2.5.18. Two (2) Portable Radar Transponders (SARTS);

2.5.19. Fire Blanket in the engine room and the galley;

2.5.20. Two (2) fire axes, one (1) shall be sited outside the accommodation adjacent
to the working deck;

2.5.21. Two (2) Firemen's Outfit, each shall be contained in its own separate and
marked storage unit;

2.5.22. Six (6) Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus, Scott Air Paks or compatible
with minimum 30 minute bottles;

2.5.23. Fully stocked medical chest, complete with "Shipmaster's Medical Guide";

2.5.24. Three (3) First Aid Boxes (one each located in the galley, bridge and engine
room);

2.5.25. One (1) Stretcher of a design with a four point lift assembly and casualty
restraints suitable for helicopter winching;

2.5.26. Emergency lights in the accommodation, engine room and all escape routes;

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2.5.27. All escape routes in the accommodation and engine room shall be marked
with luminescent tape and signs and kept clear of all obstructions;

2.5.28. The position of all life saving appliances (extinguishers, axes, fire alarms
etc.) shall be marked with luminescent signs;

2.5.29. General and fire alarms in wheelhouse, accommodation and engine room;

2.5.30. Damage control equipment commensurate with the size of the vessel in
accordance with the Saudi Aramco Marine Department Specifications; and

2.5.31. Retro-reflective materials shall be fitted on all lifesaving appliances,

(extinguishers, axes, fire alarms, etc.).

2.6. ACCOMMODATION REQUIREMENTS

2.6.1. Air conditioned berth and mess area to fully accommodate the vessel's crew,
workers and Saudi Aramco personnel in accordance with International
Labor Organization (ILO) Convention 92, Supplement 133 and
Recommendation 140. The accommodation shall be clean and infestation
free;

2.6.2. Vessel's air conditioning system shall be capable of maintaining a maximum

constant 24° C (76° F) temperature and 50% relative humidity in the above
air conditioned areas under peak ambient conditions of 45°C (113°F) air
temperature, 95% relative humidity and 34°C (93°F) sea temperature;

2.6.3. The mess room shall accommodate all on board in one sitting;

2.6.4. If no designated recreation room is available, the mess room shall be used
outside meal times and be furnished with proper chairs, TV and video;

2.6.5. Galley stove shall be equipped with exhaust fan and washable filters;

2.6.6. One (1) toilet and shower per every six men. Toilet and shower shall be
fitted with exhaust fans;

2.6.7. One (1) washing machine and one (1) dryer unit for every 12 men but a
minimum of two of each;

2.6.8. Separate accommodation and facilities shall be provided for Saudi Aramco
Representative in a single or double cabin; and

2.6.9. Freezer, chiller and dry store, space sufficient for two (2) weeks provisions.
Freezer and chiller shall have external temperature gauges. Temperature
of both to be sustainable at -18°C and +4°C respectively. Walk-in rooms

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shall have internal alarm each. Doors shall be equipped with latches and
able to open from inside.

2.7. MACHINERY SPACES AND MINIMUM POWERING REQUIREMENTS

2.7.1. Engine room spaces shall be clean and all equipment in good working order.
Bilges shall be kept dry and clean;

2.7.2. Engine room log book shall show all activities over each 24 hour period and
include running hours, maintenance and repair work;

2.7.3. All machinery gauges, instrumentation monitoring equipment and alarm

systems shall be in good working order on both engine room panel and
duplicate on bridge;

2.7.4. Main engines, minimum two (2) developing in accordance with Section 18
Spread Horsepower Requirements; applicable minimum brake horse power
at 100% MCR (maximum continuous rating) under peak ambient conditions
of 45°C (113°F) air temperature, 95% relative humidity and 34°C (93°F) sea
temperature giving a minimum daily operating speed of 11 knots fully
loaded to summer load line draft in Beaufort 2 conditions;

2.7.5. Propulsion, minimum twin screw controllable pitch propellers or fixed

propellers with Kort nozzles fitted with stainless steel wear rings, or either
azimuthing 360° Z-Drive or tractor mode, or cycloidal in tractor mode;

2.7.6. Where the vessel is fitted with clutched engines then the maximum clutch
time shall be no more than four (4) seconds with engines are running at idle
speed;

2.7.7. Controllable pitch propellers, not de-clutchable from the bridge, shall be
fitted with an audible and visible ahead/astern pitch and loss of pitch pump
alarms with accept/reset features, activated when command is transferred
to the engine room;

2.7.8. Bow Thruster must meet following minimum BHP requirements:

 Vessel of 3,000 to 3,600 BHP 300 BHP

 Vessel of 3,600 to 4,200 BHP 350 BHP
 Vessel of 4,200 to 5,000 BHP 400 BHP
 Vessel of 5,000 BHP and over 500 BHP

2.7.8.1. The bow thruster shall be powered by a separate or independent

power source.

2.7.8.2. Vessel with tractor mode propulsion does not require a bow
thruster.

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2.7.9. Steering system shall be fitted that provides 100% redundancy. The
steering motors shall be capable of putting the rudders over from 35 degrees
on one side to 35 degrees on the other in not more than 28 seconds;

2.7.10. Generators, a minimum of two (2), each capable of supplying the full
operational load of the vessel when operating under full load conditions in
the Arabian Gulf in summer under peak ambient conditions of 45°C (113°F)
air temperature, 95% relative humidity and 34°C (93°F) sea temperature.
Where multiple generators are fitted (more than two) then the load shall be
distributed equally such that one stand-by generator will be available at all
times. Generators shall be able to be paralleled on the switchboard
manually and automatically;

2.7.11. Self-contained sewage system that meets both MARPOL and ROPME
protocols shall be fitted;

2.7.12. Oily Water Separator shall be fitted complete with alarm for bilge overboard
discharge. The alarm shall activate whenever the oil content of the
overboard discharge exceeds 15 ppm (parts per million);

2.7.13. All piping in the engine room and on deck shall be color coded either to
International or Saudi Aramco Standards;

2.7.14. Main and stand-by pumps shall be provided for fire, ballast, bilge, cooling,
fuel transfer systems and domestic fresh water systems with dual heaters;

2.7.15. Fuel Oil and Fresh Water transfer pumps;

2.7.16. Fuel and fresh water capacities shall be sufficient for 14 days continuous
operation;

2.7.17. Emergency fuel shut offs for all diesel engines shall be located externally
from engine room and centralized where physically possible. All shall be
marked in clear form;

2.7.18. Bilge alarms shall be fitted in all engine room spaces, periodically
unattended machinery spaces and remote spaces. Audible and visual alarm
shall be activated; and

2.7.19. Switchboard areas shall have rubber matting for safety.

2.8. TOWING AND MOORING EQUIPMENT

2.8.1. Two (2) bow anchors, each fitted with twelve (12) shots (1,080 ft.) of chain.
Each anchor shall have weight commensurate with tonnage of vessel and be
high holding type without weight reduction;

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2.8.2. Mooring ropes shall be in good condition and sufficient for the size of the
vessel;

2.8.3. The winch an/or towing pedestal controls shall be in the wheelhouse
adjacent to the aft maneuvering position. The winch and/or towing pedestal
shall be clearly visible from the control position;

2.8.4. Two (2) "fuse" wires, 15 meters x 36 mm, one hard eye and one soft eye. Soft
eye shall be a minimum of 1 meter in length;

2.8.5. Sufficient shackles shall be provided and shall be color coded and stamped
to show the Safe Working Load (SWL). A color/SWL code shall be displayed
on the working area of the deck;

2.8.6. Sufficient deck equipment shall be provided for towing operations such as
split pins, seizing wire, pinch bars, hammers, heaving and messenger lines,
etc.;

2.8.7. Towing Pedestal with an emergency hook release that can be activated from
the maneuvering position;

2.8.8. Sufficient fairleads forward and aft, also Crucifix bollards in sufficient
number and placement to ensure complete versatility of the vessel in the
push or pull mode;

2.8.9. At the push end of the vessel, two (2) independent rope drums or capstans of
sufficient diameter to handle ropes. Size shall be adequate for vessel's
bollard pull;

2.8.10. Two (2) one hundred (100) foot headlines of 100 mm each, eye on one end;

2.8.11. Three hundred (300) feet of rope tow line, size shall be adequate for vessel's
bollard pull;

2.8.12. An arrangement for towing shall be available whether a towing pedestal or

gog eye arrangement and hydraulic pop-up pins;

2.8.13. A tugger winch or capstan shall be fitted to the vessel such that it will meet
the requirements for anchor handling minimum 10 tonne Safe Working Load
(SWL); and

2.8.14. Where the vessel is used in an offshore spread and not equipped with a
towing pedestal Items 2.8.7 - 2.8.11 will be substituted by:

2.8.14.1. A double drum towing/anchor handling winch with spooling

device and dogs shall be fitted. The winch shall be rated to three

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times the bollard pull in direct pull with the brake set and be
capable of pull/speed of 30 metric tonnes at 0-10 meters/minute
and 10 metric tonnes at 0-40 meters/minute. Each winch drum
shall be capable of independent operation.

2.8.14.2. The tow wire shall be in good condition and marked every 100
feet up to 1,000 feet.

2.8.14.3. Both main and spare towing wire shall be of adequate strength to
satisfy a minimum breaking load as follows:
Breaking Load (BL) = 2.5 x Bollard Pull (BP).

2.8.14.4. The minimum length (L) of the main and spare towing wires shall
be 2,000 feet.

2.8.14.5. The work wire shall be in good condition (minimum work wire
length and size 100 meters x 48 mm).

2.8.14.6. One (1) spring line/stretcher, 19 meters x 88 mm, 8 strand plaited

with hard eyes. Shall be UV protected equivalent to Bridon
Marine or Samson. In addition, one (1) spare spring
line/stretcher shall be carried.

2.8.14.7. One (1) spare tow wire shall be available.

2.9. EXTERNAL CONDITION REQUIREMENTS

2.9.1. Vessel dimensions to comply with specific contract requirements or:

2.9.1.1. For shallow water/sheltered areas (south and central Safaniya,

west half of Berri and Manifa oil fields), overall length between
105 and 125 feet and draft maximum 12 feet at summer load line.

2.9.1.2. For deep water/exposed areas (all oil fields except as under
2.9.1.1.), overall length between 120 and 155 feet and draft
between 14 and 18 feet at summer load line.

2.9.1.3. Ras Tanura and Juaymah berthing tugs to be purposely designed,

overall length between 110 and 130 feet and draft between 14 and
17 feet at summer load line.

2.9.2. The vessel shall be well maintained and in seaworthy condition;

2.9.3. The working deck area shall be well illuminated without shadow areas;

2.9.4. Draft marks shall be clearly marked and visible forward and aft;

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2.9.5. Loadline marks shall be clearly marked;

2.9.6. Vessel required shall be adequately fendered on each side especially at the
bow and stern. Fendering shall be secured in such a manner that it
withstands the surging up and down while pushing in inclement weather
conditions;

2.9.7. The deck/cargo area shall be clear and well maintained;

2.9.8. All tank air vents, sounding pipes and loading points shall be color coded to
Saudi Aramco Standards and clearly marked; and

2.9.9. Purpose built 3 meter (10 ft) ship to shore gangway shall be available.

2.10. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR VESSELS WORKING IN A RIG

STANDBY SAFETY ROLE

2.10.1. Medic/Safety Officer trained in basic medical treatment, and vessel safety
and rescue operations;

2.10.2. A rescue operation plan and comprehensive manual developed by the

CONTRACTOR and approved by SAUDI ARAMCO. The "Plan" shall be
posted aboard the vessel and a rescue operation will be practiced by the
vessel at intervals not exceeding three months;

2.10.3. The crew shall be competent in all aspects of the vessel's safety and rescue
role;

2.10.4. The vessel shall be equipped with a helicopter hoisting area which shall be
suitably marked in a highly visible color and clear of all obstructions. The
following equipment shall be provided for helicopter high-line operations:

2.10.4.1. Two (2) pairs of heavy duty insulated rubber gloves.

2.10.4.2. One (1) suitable earth bonding pole (to catch winch wire).
2.10.4.3. One (1) set of heavy duty wire cutters (one meter long).
2.10.4.4. Wind sock (illuminated at night).
2.10.4.5. Shell stretcher with four point lifting facility and patient
securing straps.
2.10.4.6. Day and night helicopter batons.
2.10.4.7. High visibility over vests;

2.10.5. Aviation radio (USB) with frequencies 121.5, 132.200, 138.225 and 138.250
MHz to be activated during rescue and Medivac operations;

2.10.6. Rescue zones shall be established on both sides of the vessel and shall meet
with the following requirements:

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2.10.6.1. Each rescue zone shall be not less than 5 meters in length.
2.10.6.2. Rescue zones shall be distinctively painted.
2.10.6.3. Each rescue zone shall be illuminated both on deck and overside
with no shadow areas.
2.10.6.4. Bulwarks shall be either of the opening or removable type to
allow an open working area.
2.10.6.5. Rescue nets shall be supplied to the vessel that can be fitted in
the area of the rescue zone such that the maximum height from
sea to the main deck area shall be no more than 1.8 meters.
Rescue nets shall be not less than 5 meters wide, weighted at the
bottom and long enough to extend at least 1 meter below the
waterline with the vessel at light draft.
2.10.6.6. Suitable securing points for rescue nets, safety lines and rescue
craft.
2.10.6.7. Overside ladders providing a foothold clear of the bulwarks and
hull and extending one meter into the water.
2.10.6.8. A further eight life buoys with buoyant heaving lines shall be
provided in addition to the eight required in 2.5.12.
2.10.6.9. A clear access shall be provided to the survivor holding area.

2.10.7. A fast rescue craft (FRC) shall be fitted to the vessel for the purpose of
survivor rescue or medivac purposes only. The FRC shall be supplied with a
single point launching davit located clear of thrusters and propellers. The
launching system shall be such that the boat can be cleared away in not more
than two minutes. The davit shall be fitted with a "load off" quick release
such as the RFD type and a safety hook for heavy weather recovery. The
FRC shall have a nine (9) man total complement inclusive of crew. The
launching area for the FRC shall also be provided with a bow painter and
breast ropes to assist in launching and recovery in rough seas. FRC shall be
launched and tested every one month. In addition the following shall be
provided for:

2.10.7.1. Overside illumination shall be provided for FRC operations at

night.
2.10.7.2. Personnel shall be qualified to operate the FRC.
2.10.7.3. Reserve fuel sufficient for the FRC to be operated for 24 hours
continuously shall be carried on the vessel. The fuel shall be
stowed in accordance with International Maritime Organization
(IMO) Carriage of Dangerous Goods at Sea.
2.10.7.4. The FRC shall be equipped with twin outboard motors with
propeller shrouds. The engines shall be sufficient to propel the
FRC at 20 knots on two engines and 12 knots on one engine.
2.10.7.5. A searchlight, handheld, portable.
2.10.7.6. VHF radio, watertight, fixed with an external waterproof
speaker.
2.10.7.7. Navigation lights and a strobe location light.
2.10.7.8. First aid kit.

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2.10.7.9. Two (2) suitable fire extinguishers.

2.10.7.10. One (1) radar reflector.
2.10.7.11. The FRC shall be fitted with a means of righting in a capsized
condition.
2.10.7.12. Boat equipment such as paddles, heaving lines, torch, repair kit
shall be provided.
2.10.7.13. The boat crew shall be supplied with suitable waterproof clothing
and head protection, in addition suitable floatation aids shall be
provided.

2.10.8. The vessel shall be fitted with a suitable designated survivor recovery area
with a sitting capacity for a minimum of twelve survivors. This area may
also serve as a crew/passenger lounge when not otherwise required for
survivors. In addition, a cabin fitted with a minimum of two berths shall be
available for use by survivors. Two (2) showers, two (2) wash basins and two
(2) toilets shall be made available for use by survivors;

2.10.9. The vessel shall have a designated treatment area on the vessel which shall
be air conditioned. This area shall be equipped with a treatment table,
suitable lighting powered by mains and emergency sources. This area shall
further contain a wash hand basin with elbow taps for hot and cold water, a
portable shower head with extending hose, instrument table, medical
cabinet (locked) for medicines and equipment. This area shall be fitted with
communications to the bridge. Access should be as direct as possible from
the rescue zone area. This area may include the two berths required for the
survivor recovery area. Treatment room shall be furnished with medical
equipment and supplies;

2.10.10. The vessel shall be fitted with a general alarm system capable of being
activated from a minimum of three separate locations aboard the vessel. In
addition, the vessel shall be fitted with a minimum of five H 2S gas and
hydrocarbons sensors with automatic alarms. The sensors shall be located
in the bow, stern, port, starboard and wheelhouse top;

2.10.11. Three hand held multi-channel survival craft VHF's that meets
International Maritime Organization (IMO) specified requirements with
spare batteries and chargers;

2.10.12. One (1) portable (1) H 2S gas detector;

2.10.13. One (1) portable (1) oxygen meter;

2.10.14. Scott Air Paks or similar for all crew members plus ten (10) additional full
sets. Ten (10) spare bottles shall be carried on board (total);

2.10.15. Fifteen inflatable life jackets;

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2.10.16. Two (2) rescue nets;

2.10.17. Four (4) safety harnesses with lifelines;

2.10.18. Six (6) fireman's suits;

2.10.19. Four (4) fire hoses with multi-purpose nozzles in addition to the vessels
required complement;

2.10.20. Life raft capacity shall accommodate 40 persons on each side of the vessel,
total 80 persons;

2.10.21. Offship fire fighting system, consisting of minimum two (2) fire monitors
with each a capacity of 1200m 3 /hr with a range of 120 meters;

2.10.22. VHF Radios shall have Saudi Aramco rigmove frequencies 153.080, 153.320
and 153.560 MHz; and

2.10.23. Two (2) transistorized portable loud hailers.

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3. DIVING VESSEL

THE VESSEL SHALL BE CAPABLE OF OPERATING AND TRANSITING IN ALL

SEAS AND WEATHER CONDITIONS WHICH MAY OCCUR IN THE ARABIAN
GULF AND HAVE MANEUVERABILITY TO MAINTAIN STATION UNDER THE
FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: WIND VELOCITY 12 meters/sec. (24 KNOTS),
SIGNIFICANT WAVE HEIGHT 1.6 M (5.3 FT), CURRENT VELOCITY 1.0 meters/sec.
(2 KNOTS), WAVE PERIODS IN ZULUF AND MARJAN OIL FIELDS ARE 10
SECONDS.

3.1. THE FOLLOWING RULES AND REGULATIONS, AS UPDATED AND

 AMENDED, SHALL GOVERN THE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND
OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE OF THE VESSEL:

3.1.1. Country and Flag of Vessel Registry;

3.1.2. International recognized Classification Society;

3.1.3. International Convention on Tonnage Measurement of Ships, 1969;

3.1.4. International Convention on Load Lines, 1966;

3.1.5. International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), the 1974
SOLAS Convention, the 1978 SOLAS protocol and all subsequent
amendments including the 1991 amendments and Global Maritime Distress
and Safety System (GMDSS);

3.1.6. International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972 with

Resolutions A.464(XII), A.626(15) and A.678(16);

3.1.7. International Conference for the Prevention of Pollution at Sea by Ship's

1973 and 1978 (MARPOL);

3.1.8. Protocol concerning the Marine Pollution resulting from Exploration and
Exploitation of the Continental Shelf, 1979 (ROPME); and

3.1.9. Maritime Regulatory Bodies of the Saudi Arabian Government and those
International Maritime Conventions and Regulatory Bodies to which the
Saudi Arabian Government is a signatory.

3.2. THE FOLLOWING VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATES AND INSPECTION

FORMS SHALL BE ONBOARD THE VESSEL AT ALL TIMES:

3.2.1. Certificate of Registry;

3.2.2. Certificate of Classification and latest Hull and Machinery Survey Reports;

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3.2.3. International Tonnage Certificate;

3.2.4. Load Line with Valid Inspection Endorsement;

3.2.5. Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate;

3.2.6. Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Certificate;

3.2.7. Cargo Ship Safety Radio Telephone Certificate;

3.2.8. Ship's Radio Station License (dates in English);

3.2.9. Safe Manning Certificate;

3.2.10. Valid Certificates for Life Rafts and Hydro-Static Releases;

3.2.11. Certificate of Inspection of Fire Fighting Equipment, valid for 1 year;

3.2.12. Certificate of Inspection of Fixed Fire-Fighting Equipment, valid for 2 years;

3.2.13. International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate;

3.2.14. Oil Record Book in accordance with MARPOL 73.78 Annex 1, Regulation 20
and a Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan (SOPEP);

3.2.15. Manufacturer's Crane Certificates and Load Charts and Classification

Society Installation Approval (to be checked and certified by Saudi Aramco
Inspection Unit);

3.2.16. Diving spread certification (to be checked by Saudi Aramco Diving Unit);

3.2.17. Stability Information including crane operations and limitations to be

endorsed by the Classification Society;

3.2.18. Saudi Arabian Work Permit (dates in English); and

3.2.19. De-Ratting Exemption Certificate and latest date of fumigation.

3.3. PERSONNEL MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

3.3.1. One (1) Master, with certification and qualifications in accordance with
Section 20 of this Marine Vessel Specifications & Requirements;

3.3.2. One (1) Chief Mate, with certification and qualifications in accordance with
Section 20 of this Marine Vessel Specifications & Requirements;

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3.3.3. One (1) Chief Engineer, with certification and qualifications in accordance
with Section 20 of this Marine Vessel Specifications & Requirements;

3.3.4. One (1) Second Engineer, shall be in possession of a valid Marine Engineer's
License, have four (4) years experience aboard vessels and have a strong
background experience in repairing AC, electrical systems, diesel engines
and performing general mechanical repairs;

3.3.5. One (1) Mechanic, shall have two (2) years experience in this capacity at sea;

3.3.6. Three (3) Able Bodied Seamen, shall have two (2) years experience in this
capacity at sea;

3.3.7. One (1) Cook, shall be able to prepare Western, Arabic and Asian style
meals;

3.3.8. One (1) Messman, shall perform janitorial and cleaning duties in all vessel
accommodation areas and assist the Cook in food handling and meal
preparations;

3.3.9. Additional Catering Crew including experienced Cook to be commensurate

with number of people onboard;

3.3.10. Crane Operator shall be in possession of a valid Crane Operators License,

issued by his country of origin or the Saudi Arab Government, for at least
the capacity and the type of the vessel's crane. Crane Operator approval is
subject to passing a test of his crane operational capabilities as administered
by Saudi Aramco's Heavy Equipment Operator Testing and Training Unit.
Crane Operator, if dual qualified, can be one of the required crew members
in
3.3.2. - 3.3.6;

3.3.11. Diver's Licenses shall be Saudi Aramco approved;

3.3.12. All personnel shall be trained in fire fighting and abandon ship procedures
and be able to swim; and

3.3.13. Every crew member shall be allocated personnel safety equipment and
clothing. Galley staff shall wear white utility clothing.

3.4. NAVIGATION AND COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

3.4.1. Deck Log Book;

3.4.2. Compass Error Book;

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3.4.3. Watch Keeping Standing Instructions and Night Order Book, including 24
hours radio watch;

3.4.4. British Admiralty Charts for Saudi Arabian Waters corrected up-to-date.
"Notices to Mariners" file shall be kept onboard;

3.4.5. Saudi Aramco Field Charts corrected up-to-date. Saudi Aramco chart
correction file shall be kept onboard;

3.4.6. Saudi Aramco Tide Tables;

3.4.7. Admiralty Pilot Books for the Arabian Gulf;

3.4.8. Saudi Arabian Port Authority Regulations;

3.4.9. Nautical Almanac, Browns or similar with the Rules of the Road included;

3.4.10. Nautical Tables (Nories of similar);

3.4.11. Sufficient Chart Instruments;

3.4.12. Two (2) pairs of Binoculars;

3.4.13. One (1) Gyro Compass complete with steering repeater and provisions for
obtaining gyro errors including azimuth ring and additional repeater if
required. One (1) gyro repeater shall be easily readable from aft control
positions;

3.4.14. One (1) Magnetic Compass with provisions for obtaining compass deviations;

3.4.15. Deviation Card for magnetic compass shall not be more than one year old;

3.4.16. Two (2) Radars with a minimum range of 24 nautical miles. One (1) radar
shall have daylight viewing, be gyro stabilized and fitted with Electronic
Bearing Indicator (EBI) and Variable Range Marker (VRM) functions;

3.4.17. One (1) Automatic Pilot compatible with gyro compass;

3.4.18. One (1) Echo Sounder shall be visible day and night and be fitted with a
"Minimum. Depth" alarm and a remote light emitting diode (LED) or digital
readout to allow the depth to be read from both the forward and aft
maneuvering positions;

3.4.19. One (1) Global Positioning System (G.P.S.) Satellite Navigation Receiver;

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3.4.20. Two (2) fixed VHF radios having all International Marine Channels (plus
Digital Selective Calling (DSC) if vessel comes under Global Maritime
Distress and Safety System (GMDSS));

3.4.21. Three (3) handheld multi-channel VHF transceivers having International

Marine Channels 6, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16 and 67 as a minimum;

3.4.22. VHF marine frequencies 156.150, 157.200, and 157.425 MHz shall not be used
by vessels operating in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. These
frequencies correspond to International Marine Channels 3, 24 and 88.
Channel 6 is primarily designated for use for "Search and Rescue
Operations" and should not be used if it is in use for coordination of such
operations;

3.4.23. One (1) MF/HF SSB Radio Telephone with transmitter frequencies in the
band 1.6 to 30 MHz, including Digital Selective Calling (DSC) channel 2187.5
kHz and full receiver coverage in the band 100 kHz to 30 MHz;

3.4.24. One (1) MF/HF Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS)
Digital Selective Calling (DSC) watchkeeping receiver;

3.4.25. One (1) Navtex receiver;

3.4.26. Daylight signal lamp with battery (Aldis type 6");

3.4.27. Emergency Telephone Communication between the bridge, Master's cabin

and engine room;

3.4.28. Fixed public address system covering the accommodation area, deck area
and engine room;

3.4.29. The Vessel shall have forward and aft control positions in the wheelhouse.
Both forward and aft positions shall be fitted with bow thruster,
communications equipment, rudder angle, heading, pitch and revolutions
per minute (RPM) indicators;

3.4.30. Emergency stops for propellers or main engines shall be located on the
bridge at both forward and aft controls;

3.4.31. The Vessel shall have a clear arc of visibility of not less than 240 degrees
from each control position. Window wipers shall be fitted in center window
panel as a minimum;

3.4.32. Ship's Whistle;

3.4.33. Ship's Bell;

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3.4.34. Forward and aft wheel house searchlights capable of being directed from
inside the wheel house close to the control positions;

3.4.35. Code Flags (International Code of Signals);

3.4.36. Navigation lights and daylight shapes in accordance with International

Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea. All lights shall have "non
function" alarms;

3.4.37. Saudi Arabian courtesy ensigns; and

3.4.38. Navigation and Communication Equipment Failure/Repair file.

3.5. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

3.5.1. Personnel Onboard Record, including Gangway Sign-In and Visitors Books;

3.5.2. Safety equipment register maintained;

3.5.3. Personnel muster lists on each deck level;

3.5.4. Safety plans on each deck level;

3.5.5. Emergency response procedure, contact telephone numbers, medivac, etc.

posted;

3.5.6. Emergency Fire Plan shall be situated outside the accommodation in a

highly visible, easy to open, weatherproof and fire resistant container;

3.5.7. Abandon Ship, Man Overboard, Fire and Gas drills shall be held and logged
in accordance with the Saudi Aramco Marine Department Loss Prevention
Program. Various safety videos shall be provided and shown on regular
basis;

3.5.8. Shall comply with Saudi Aramco (General Instructions (GI's), Offshore
Instruction Manual (O.I.M.) 1.519 (Work Around Offshore Producing
Facilities), Marine Department Marine Instruction Manuals (M.I.M's) and
Safety & Loss Prevention Program, copies of all relevant instructions shall
be kept onboard;

3.5.9. Minimum of two (2) life rafts, one on each side. Life rafts on each side shall
have a capacity of the total number of persons the vessel is certified to carry.
 All life rafts shall be push launchable and secured with hydro static
releases. Life raft launching procedure shall be posted near the liferafts;

3.5.10. Emergency lights, for life raft embarkation stations, on deck and over the
sides;

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3.5.11. Life jackets for the number of persons the vessel is certified to carry and
spare life jackets in accordance with Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS)
Regulations but not less than 20% of the total capacity of the vessel. Each of
the life jackets shall be fitted with a whistle, a light and retro-reflective
tape. Spare life jackets shall be stowed in marked boxes adjacent to life
rafts. Life Jacket Donning Instructions shall be posted in the
accommodation area;

3.5.12. Life buoys in accordance with Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) Regulations but
a minimum of eight where two must be fitted with a smoke/light signal, and
four with a light and buoyant line. One life buoy must be positioned close to
the stern. Life buoys shall have grab lines and to be marked in capital
letters indicating vessel name and port of registry;

3.5.13. A minimum of six (6) work vests (flotation aid) for use on deck;

3.5.14. Fire hydrants, hoses and nozzles in accordance with Safety of Life at Sea
(SOLAS) Regulations. A minimum of two (2) hoses to reach any part of the
vessel. All nozzles shall be combined jet and spray. A minimum of five hoses
and nozzles shall be carried;

3.5.15. Fire extinguishers shall be in accordance with Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS)
Regulations but shall have a minimum of five ABC Extinguishers in the
accommodation area and one dry powder, four CO2 and one 45 liter portable
foam extinguisher in the engine room;

3.5.16. Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) shall comply with
Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) Requirements with
406 MHz as the primary and 121.5 MHz as the secondary and fitted with
hydrostatic release;

3.5.17. Two (2) Portable Radar Transponders (SARTS);

3.5.18. Fire Blanket in the engine room and the galley;

3.5.19. Two (2) fire axes, one to be sited outside the accommodation adjacent to the
working deck;

3.5.20. Two (2) Firemen's Outfits, each to be contained in its own separate and
marked storage unit;

3.5.21. Six (6) Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus, Scott Air Paks or compatible
with minimum 30 minute bottles;

3.5.22. Fully stocked medical chest complete with "Shipmaster's Medical Guide";

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3.5.23. Four (4) First Aid Boxes (one each located in the dive station, galley, bridge
and engine room);

3.5.24. One (1) Stretcher of a design with a four point lift assembly and causality
restraints suitable for helicopter winching;

3.5.25. Emergency Lights in the accommodation, engine room and all escape routes;

3.5.26. All escape routes in the accommodation and engine room shall be marked
with luminescent tape and signs and kept clear of all obstructions;

3.5.27. The position of all life saving appliances (extinguishers, axes, fire alarms,
etc.) shall be marked with luminescent signs;

3.5.28. General and fire alarms in wheelhouse, accommodation and engine room;

3.5.29. Damage control equipment commensurate with size of the vessel, in

accordance with the Saudi Aramco Marine Department Specifications;

3.5.30. Motorized Zodiac with spare outboard motor;

3.5.31. Sufficient number of hand-held radios to enable communication with crew

members operating externally from the dive vessel; and

3.5.32. Retro-reflective materials shall be fitted on all lifesaving appliances

(extinguishers, axes, fire alarms, etc.).

3.6. ACCOMMODATION REQUIREMENTS

3.6.1. Air conditioned berth and mess area within the confines of the vessel's hull
to fully accommodate the vessel's crew, workers and Saudi Aramco
personnel in accordance with International Labor Organization (ILO)
Convention 92, Supplement 133 and Recommendation 140. The
accommodation shall be clean and infestation free;

3.6.2. The vessel's air conditioning system shall be capable of maintaining a

maximum constant 24 degree centigrade (76°F) temperature and 50%
relative humidity in the above air conditioned areas under peak ambient
conditions of 45°C (113°F) air temperature, 95% relative humidity and 34°C
(93°F) sea temperature;

3.6.3. The mess room shall accommodate all on board in two sittings but minimum
twelve (12) seats;

3.6.4. If no designated recreation room is available, the mess room shall be used
outside mealtimes and shall be furnished with proper chairs, TV and video;

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3.6.5. Galley stove shall be equipped with exhaust fan and washable filters;

3.6.6. One (1) toilet and shower per every six men. Toilet and shower areas shall
be fitted with exhaust fans;

3.6.7. One (1) washing machine and one (1) dryer unit for every 12 men but a
minimum of two of each;

3.6.8. Separate accommodation and facilities shall be provided for Saudi Aramco
Representatives in single/double cabin;

3.6.9. Freezer, chiller and dry store space sufficient for two (2) weeks provisions.
Freezer and chiller shall have external temperature gauges. Temperatures
of both shall be sustainable at -18°C and +4°C respectively. Walk-in rooms
shall have internal alarm each. Doors shall be equipped with latches and
able to open from inside;

3.6.10. Accommodation required for crew plus 14 men; and

3.6.11. Maximum four (4) beds in each cabin.

3.7. MACHINERY SPACES AND POWER REQUIREMENTS

3.7.1. Engine room spaces shall be clean and all equipment in good working order.
Bilges shall be kept dry and clean;

3.7.2. Engine room log book shall show all activities over 24 hour period and
include running hours, maintenance and repair works;

3.7.3. All machinery gauges, instrumentation, monitoring equipment and alarm

systems shall be in good working order on both engine room panel and
duplicate on bridge;

3.7.4. The vessel shall be fitted with two (2) matched engines developing a
minimum combined power rating of 2400 BHP at 100% MCR (maximum
continuous rating) under peak ambient conditions of 45°C (113°F) air
temperature, 95% relative humidity and 34°C (93°F) sea temperature. The
vessel shall be propelled by twin propellers giving a minimum daily
operating speed of 12 knots fully loaded to summer load line draft in
Beaufort 2 conditions;

3.7.5. Where the vessel is fitted with clutched engines then the maximum clutch
time shall be no more than four (4) seconds when engines are running at idle
speed;

3.7.6. Controllable pitch propellers, not de-clutchable from the bridge, shall be
fitted with an audible and visible ahead/astern pitch and loss of pitch pump

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alarms with accept/reset features, activated when command is transferred

to the engine room;

3.7.7. The vessel shall be fitted with a bow thruster and shall meet the following
minimum BHP requirements:

 Vessels less than 3000 BHP 250 BHP

 Vessels of 3000 to 3600 BHP 300 BHP
 Vessels of 3600 to 4200 BHP 350 BHP
 Vessels of 4200 to 5000 BHP 400 BHP
 Vessels of 5000 and over 500 BHP

3.7.7.1. Bow thrusters shall be powered by a separate and independent

power source;

3.7.8. Steering system shall be fitted that provides 100% redundancy. The
steering motors shall be capable of moving the rudders over from 35 degrees
on one side to 35 degrees on the other side in not more than 28 seconds;

3.7.9. Generators, minimum of two (2), each capable of supplying the full
operational load of the vessel when operating under full load conditions in
the Arabian Gulf in summer under peak ambient conditions of 45°C (113°F)
air temperature, 95% relative humidity and 34°C (93°F) sea temperature.
Where multiple generators are fitted (more than two) then the load shall be
distributed equally such that one stand-by generator will be available at all
times. Generators shall be able to be paralleled on the switchboard;

3.7.10. Self-contained sewage treatment system shall be fitted that meets both
MARPOL and ROPME protocol;

3.7.11. Oily Water Separator shall be fitted with alarm for bilge overboard
discharge. The alarm shall activate whenever the oil content of overboard
discharge exceeds 15 ppm (parts per million);

3.7.12. All piping in the engine room and on deck shall be color coded and marked
to International or Saudi Aramco Standards;

3.7.13. Main and standby pumps shall be provided for the fire, ballast, bilge,
cooling, fuel transfer systems and domestic fresh water systems with dual
heaters;

3.7.14. Fuel and fresh water capacities shall be sufficient for 14 days continuous
operation;

3.7.15. Emergency fuel shut offs for all diesel engines shall be located externally
from engine room and centralized where physically possible. All shall be
marked in clear form;

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3.7.16. Bilge alarms shall be fitted in all engine spaces, periodically unattended
machinery spaces and remote spaces. Audible and visual alarm shall be
activated; and

3.7.17. Switchboard areas shall have rubber matting for safety.

3.8. MOORING EQUIPMENT

3.8.1. Two (2) bow anchors, each fitted with 12 shots (1,080 ft) of chain. Each
anchor shall have weight commensurate with tonnage of vessel and be high
holding type without weight reduction; and

3.8.2. Mooring ropes shall be in good condition and sufficient for the size of the
vessel.

3.9. EXTERNAL CONDITION REQUIREMENTS

3.9.1. The vessel shall be well maintained and in a good seaworthy condition;

3.9.2. Draft marks shall be clearly marked and visible forward and aft;

3.9.3. Loadline marks shall be clearly marked;

3.9.4. Substantial and adequate fendering shall be fitted to the vessel on both sides
for work along side offshore installations;

3.9.5. Removable bulwarks shall be fitted at stern and sides for diver access;

3.9.6. Arrangement for safe and easy transfer of personnel from vessel to platform
boat landing; and

3.9.7. Purpose built 3 meters (10 ft) ship to shore gangway shall be available.

3.10. CRANE AND LOADING AREA REQUIREMENTS

3.10.1. Crane shall be in good operating condition and passed by Saudi Aramco
Crane Inspection Unit;

3.10.2. Crane capable of lifting 10 tonnes at 30 feet radius and wires for operating
to 200 feet water depth;

3.10.3. Crane Operator Control Position shall have 270° horizontal and 130° vertical
views;

3.10.4. Crane shall be provided with load radius indicator readouts;

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3.10.5. Crane boom shall be marked with Safe Working Load (SWL);

3.10.6. Anti-two blocking device shall be fitted;

3.10.7. The available deck area shall be no less than 1200 sq. ft.;

3.10.8. Deck loading capacity 2.5 metric tonnes per square meter;

3.10.9. The deck/cargo area shall be clear of obstructions and well maintained;

3.10.10. The working deck area shall be well illuminated without shadow areas;

3.10.11. Adequate lashing arrangements and equipment shall be provided for deck
cargoes;

3.10.12. All slings and shackles shall be color coded to indicate individual (Safe
Working Load (SWL). A color/SWL chart shall be displayed prominently on
the working area of the deck; and

3.10.13. All tank air vents, sounding pipes and loading points shall be color coded to
International or Saudi Aramco Marine Standards and clearly marked.

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4. FIELD SUPPLY VESSEL

THE VESSEL SHALL BE CAPABLE OR OPERATING AND TRANSITING IN ALL

SEAS AND WEATHER CONDITIONS WHICH MAY OCCUR IN THE ARABIAN
GULF AND HAVE MANEUVERABILITY TO MAINTAIN STATION UNDER THE
FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: WIND VELOCITY 14 meters/sec (28 KNOTS),
SIGNIFICANT WAVE HEIGHT 2.0 M (6.6 FT), CURRENT VELOCITY 1.0 meters/sec.
(2 KNOTS), WAVE PERIODS IN ZULUF AND MARJAN OIL FIELDS ARE 10
SECONDS.

4.1. THE FOLLOWING RULES AND REGULATIONS, AS UPDATED AND

 AMENDED, SHALL GOVERN THE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND
OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE OF THE VESSEL:

4.1.1. Country and Flag of Vessel Registry;

4.1.2. International recognized Classification Society;

4.1.3. International Convention on Tonnage Measurement of Ships, 1969;

4.1.4. International Convention on Load Lines, 1966;

4.1.5. International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), the 1974
SOLAS Convention, the 1978 SOLAS protocol, all subsequent amendments
including the 1991 amendments and Global Maritime Distress And Safety
System (GMDSS);

4.1.6. International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972 with

Resolutions A.464(XII), A.626(15) and A.678(16);

4.1.7. International Conference for the Prevention of Pollution at Sea by Ship's

1973 and 1978 (MARPOL);

4.1.8. Protocol concerning the Marine Pollution resulting from Exploration and
Exploitation of the Continental Shelf, 1979 (ROPME); and

4.1.9. Maritime Regulatory bodies of the Saudi Arabian Government and those
International Maritime Conventions and Regulatory Bodies to which the
Saudi Arabian Government is a signatory.

4.2. THE FOLLOWING VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATES AND INSPECTION

FORMS SHALL BE ONBOARD THE VESSEL AT ALL TIMES:

4.2.1. Certificate of Registry;

4.2.2. Certificate of Classification and latest Hull and Machinery Survey Reports;

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4.2.3. International Tonnage Certificate;

4.2.4. Load Line with Valid Inspection Endorsement;

4.2.5. Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate;

4.2.6. Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Certificate;

4.2.7. Cargo Ship Safety Radio Telephone Certificate;

4.2.8. Ship's Radio Station License (dates in English);

4.2.9. Safe Manning Certificate;

4.2.10. Valid Certificates for Life Rafts and Hydro-Static Releases;

4.2.11. Certificate of Inspection of Fire Fighting Equipment, valid for 1 year;

4.2.12. Certificate of Inspection of Fixed Fire-Fighting Equipment, valid for 2 years;

4.2.13. International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate;

4.2.14. Oil Record Book in accordance with MARPOL 73/78 Annex 1, Regulation 20
and a Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan (SOPEP);

4.2.15. Stability Information including Crane Operations and Limitations, to be

endorsed by the Classification Society;

4.2.16. Saudi Arabian Work Permit (dates in English); and

4.2.17. De-Ratting Exemption Certificate and latest date of fumigation.

4.3. PERSONNEL MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

4.3.1. One (1) Master, with certification and qualifications in accordance with
Section 20 of this Marine Vessel Specifications & Requirements;

4.3.2. One (1) Chief Mate, with certification and qualifications in accordance with
Section 20 of this Marine Vessel Specifications & Requirements;

4.3.3. One (1) Chief Engineer, with certification and qualifications in accordance
with Section 20 of this Marine Vessel Specifications & Requirements;

4.3.4. One (1) Second Engineer, shall be in possession of a valid Marine Engineer's
License, have four (4) years experience aboard vessels and have a strong

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background experience in repairing AC, electrical systems, diesel engines

and performing general mechanical repairs;

4.3.5. One (1) Mechanic, shall have two (2) years experience in this capacity at sea;

4.3.6. Three (3) Able Bodied Seamen, shall have two (2) years experience in this
capacity at sea;

4.3.7. One (1) Cook, shall be able to prepare Western, Arabic and Asian style
meals;

4.3.8. One (1) Messman, shall perform janitorial and cleaning duties in all vessel
accommodation areas and assist the Cook in food handling and meal
preparations;

4.3.9. All personnel must be trained in fire fighting and abandon ship procedures
and be able to swim; and

4.3.10. Every crew member shall be allocated personnel safety equipment and
clothing. Galley staff shall wear white utility clothing.

4.4. NAVIGATION AND COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

4.4.1. Deck Log Book;

4.4.2. Compass Error Book;

4.4.3. Watch Keeping Standing Instructions and Night Order Book, including 24
hours radio watch;

4.4.4. British Admiralty Charts for Saudi Arabian Waters corrected up-to-date.
"Notices to Mariners" file shall be kept onboard;

4.4.5. Saudi Aramco Field Charts corrected up-to-date. Saudi Aramco chart
correction file shall be kept onboard;

4.4.6. Saudi Aramco Tide Tables;

4.4.7. Admiralty Pilot Books for the Arabian Gulf;

4.4.8. Saudi Arabian Port Authority Regulations;

4.4.9. Nautical Almanac, Browns or similar with Rules of the Road included;

4.4.10. Nautical Tables (Nories or similar);

4.4.11. Sufficient Chart Instruments;

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4.4.12. Two (2) pairs of Binoculars;

4.4.13. One (1) Gyro Compass complete with steering repeater and provisions for
obtaining gyro errors including azimuth ring and additional repeater if
required; One (1) gyro repeater shall be easily readable from aft control
position;

4.4.14. One (1) Magnetic Compass with provisions for obtaining compass deviations;

4.4.15. Deviation Card for magnetic compass shall not be more than one year old;

4.4.16. Two (2) Radars with a minimum range of 24 nautical miles. One (1) radar
shall have daylight viewing, be gyro stabilized and fitted with Electronic
Bearing Indicator (EBI) and Variable Range Marker (VRM) functions;

4.4.17. One (1) Automatic Pilot compatible with gyro compass;

4.4.18. One (1) Echo Sounder shall be visible day and night and be fitted with a
"Minimum Depth" alarm and a remote light emitting diode (LED) or digital
readout to allow the depth to be read from both the forward and aft
maneuvering positions;

4.4.19. One (1) Global Positioning System (G.P.S.) Satellite Navigation Receiver;

4.4.20. Two (2) fixed VHF radios having all International Marine Channels (plus
Digital Selective Calling (DSC) if vessel comes under Global Maritime
Distress and Safety System (GMDSS));

4.4.21. Three (3) handheld multi-channel VHF transceivers having International

Marine Channels 6, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16 and 67 as a minimum;

4.4.22. VHF marine frequencies 156.150, 157.200, and 157.425 MHz shall not be used
by vessels operating in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. These
frequencies correspond to International Marine Channels 3, 24 and 88.
Channel 6 is primarily designated for use for "Search and Rescue
Operations" and should not be used if it is in use for coordination of such
operations;

4.4.23. One (1) MF/HF SSB Radio Telephone with transmitter frequencies in the
band 1.6 to 30 MHz, including Digital Selective Calling (DSC) channel 2187.5
kHz and full receiver coverage in the band 100 kHz to 30 MHz;

4.4.24. One (1) MF/HF Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS)
Digital Selective Calling (DSC) watchkeeping receiver;

4.4.25. One (1) Navtex receiver;

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4.4.26. Daylight signal lamp with battery (Aldis Type 6");

4.4.27. Emergency Telephone Communication between the bridge, Master's cabin

and engine room;

4.4.28. Fixed public address system covering the accommodation area, deck area
and engine room;

4.4.29. The vessel shall have forward and aft control positions in the wheelhouse.
Both forward and aft positions shall be fitted with bow thruster,
communications equipment, rudder angle, heading, pitch and revolutions
per minute (RPM) indicators;

4.4.30. Emergency stops for propellers or main engines shall be located on the
bridge at both forward and aft controls;

4.4.31. The vessel shall have a clear arc of visibility of not less than 240 degrees
from each control position. Window wipers shall be fitted in center window
panel as a minimum;

4.4.32. Ship's Bell;

4.4.33. Ship's Whistle;

4.4.34. Forward and aft wheel house searchlights capable of being directed from
inside the wheel house close to the control positions;

4.4.35. Code Flags (International Code of Signals);

4.4.36. Navigation lights and daylight shapes in accordance with International

Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea. All lights shall have "non
function" alarms;

4.4.37. Saudi Arabian courtesy ensigns; and

4.4.38. Navigation and Communication Equipment Failure/Repair file.

4.5. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

4.5.1. Personnel Onboard Record, including Gangway Sign-In and Visitors Book;

4.5.2. Safety equipment register maintained;

4.5.3. Personnel muster lists on each deck level;

4.5.4. Safety plans on each deck level;

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4.5.5. Emergency response procedure, contact telephone numbers, medivac, etc.

posted;

4.5.6. Emergency Fire Plan situated outside of the accommodation in a highly

visible, easy to open, weather proof and fire resistant container;

4.5.7. Abandon Ship, Man Overboard, Fire and Gas Drills shall be held in and
logged accordance with the Saudi Aramco Marine Department Loss
Prevention Program. Various safety videos shall be provided and shown on
regular basis;

4.5.8. Shall comply with Saudi Aramco General Instructions (GI's), Offshore
Instruction Manual (O.I.M.) 1.519 (Work Around Offshore Producing
Facilities), Marine Department Marine Instruction Manuals (M.I.M.'s) and
Safety & Loss Prevention Program. Copies of all relevant instructions shall
be kept onboard;

4.5.9. Minimum of two (2) life rafts, one on each side. Life rafts on each side shall
have a capacity of the total number of persons the vessel is certified to carry.
 All life rafts shall be push launchable and secured with hydrostatic releases.
Life raft launching procedure shall be posted near both liferafts;

4.5.10. Emergency lights, for life raft embarkation stations, on deck and over the
sides;

4.5.11. Life jackets for the number of persons the vessel is certified to carry and
spare life jackets in accordance with Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS)
Regulations but not less than 20% of the total capacity of the vessel. Each of
the life jackets shall be fitted with a whistle, a light and retro-reflective
tape. Spare life jackets shall be stowed in marked boxes adjacent to life
rafts. Life Jacket Donning Instructions shall be posted in accommodation
area;

4.5.12. Life buoys in accordance with Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) Regulations but
a minimum of eight where two must be fitted with a smoke/light signal, and
four with a light and buoyant line. One life buoy must be positioned close to
the stern. Life buoys shall have grab lines and be marked in capital letters
indicating vessel name and port of registry;

4.5.13. A minimum of six (6) work vests (flotation aid) for use on deck;

4.5.14. Fire hydrants, hoses and nozzles in accordance with Safety of Life at Sea
(SOLAS) Regulations. A minimum of two hoses to reach any part of the
vessel. All nozzles shall be combined jet and spray. A minimum of five (5)
hoses and nozzles shall be carried;

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4.5.15. Two (2) Fire Monitors each with a capacity of 350 m 3 /hour with a horizontal
throw of 70 meters. Designated pump(s) shall supply directly to monitors;

4.5.16. Fire extinguishers shall be in accordance with Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS)
Regulations but shall have a minimum of five ABC Extinguishers in the
accommodation. One approved foam extinguisher of not less than 45 pound
capacity in every engine space and One (1) portable foam extinguisher for
every 750 kW of engine power or part of. Also, a minimum of one 10 pound
dry powder and four CO2 portable extinguishers;

4.5.17. Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) shall comply with
Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) Requirements with
406 MHz as the primary and 121.5 MHz as the secondary and fitted with
hydrostatic release;

4.5.18. Two (2) Portable Radar Transponders (SARTS);

4.5.19. Fire Blanket in the engine room and the galley;

4.5.20. Two (2) fire axes, one to be sited outside accommodation adjacent to the
working deck;

4.5.21. Two (2) Firemen's Outfits, each to be contained in its own separate and
marked storage unit;

4.5.22. Six (6) Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus, Scott Air Paks or compatible
with minimum 30 minute bottles;

4.5.23. Fully stocked medical chest, complete with "Ship Master's Medical Guide";

4.5.24. Three (3) First Aid Boxes (one each located in the galley, bridge and engine
room);

4.5.25. One (1) Stretcher of a design with a four point lift assembly and casualty
restraints suitable for helicopter winching;

4.5.26. Emergency lights in the accommodation, engine room and all escape routes;

4.5.27. All escape routes in the accommodation and engine room shall be marked
with luminescent tape and signs and kept clear of obstructions;

4.5.28. The position of all life saving appliances (extinguishers, axes, fire alarms
etc.) shall be marked with luminescent signs;

4.5.29. General and fire alarms in wheelhouse, accommodation and engine room;

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4.5.30. Damage control equipment commensurate with the size of the vessel in
accordance with the Saudi Aramco Marine Department Specifications;

4.5.31. One (1) motorized rescue boat, stowed in a state of readiness for launching
in not more than five (5) minutes. Rescue boat shall be launched and tested
once a month;

4.5.32. Rescue zones on both sides of the vessel shall be a minimum five (5) meters
in length with removable bulwark, illuminated and equipped with ladder or
rescue net; and

4.5.33. Retro-reflective materials shall be fitted on all lifesaving appliances,

(extinguishers, axes, fire alarms, etc.).

4.6. ACCOMMODATION REQUIREMENTS

4.6.1. Air conditioned berth and mess area to fully accommodate the vessel's crew,
workers and Saudi Aramco personnel in accordance with International
Labor Organization (ILO) Convention 92, Supplement 133 and
Recommendation 140. The accommodation shall be clean and infestation
free;

4.6.2. Vessel's air conditioning system shall be capable of maintaining a maximum

constant 24° C (76° F) temperature and 50% relative humidity in the above
air conditioned areas under peak ambient conditions of 45°C (113°F) air
temperature, 95% relative humidity and 34°C (93°F) sea temperature;

4.6.3. The mess room shall accommodate all crew in one sitting;

4.6.4. If no designated recreation room is available, the mess room shall be used
outside mealtimes and shall be furnished with proper chairs, TV and video;

4.6.5. Galley stove shall be equipped with exhaust fan and washable filters;

4.6.6. One (1) toilet and shower per every six men. Toilet and shower areas shall
be fitted with exhaust fans;

4.6.7. One (1) washing machine and dryer unit for every 12 men but a minimum of
two of each;

4.6.8. Separate accommodation and facilities shall be provided for Saudi Aramco
Representative in a single or double cabin;

4.6.9. Freezer, chiller and dry store, space sufficient for two (2) weeks provisions.
Freezer and chiller shall have external temperature gauges. Temperatures
of both shall be sustainable at -18°C and +4°C respectively. Walk-in rooms

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shall have internal alarm each. Doors shall be equipped with latches and
able to open from inside; and

4.6.10. Complete accommodation facilities for eight workers or passengers.

4.7. MACHINERY SPACES AND POWER REQUIREMENTS

4.7.1. Engine room spaces shall be clean and all equipment in good working order.
Bilges shall be kept dry and clean;

4.7.2. Engine room log book shall show all activities over 24 hour period and
include running hours, maintenance and repair works;

4.7.3. All machinery gauges, instrumentation, monitoring equipment and alarm

systems shall be in good working order on both engine room panel and
duplicate on bridge;

4.7.4. The vessel shall be fitted with two (2) matched engines developing a
minimum combined power rating of 2400 BHP at 100% MCR (maximum
continuous rating) under peak ambient conditions of 45°C (113°F) air
temperature, 95% relative humidity and 34°C (93°F) sea temperature. The
vessel shall be propelled by twin propellers giving a minimum daily
operating speed of 12 knots fully loaded to summer load line draft in
Beaufort 2 conditions;

4.7.5. Where the vessel is fitted with clutched engines then the maximum clutch
time shall be no more than four (4) seconds when engines are running at idle
speed;

4.7.6. Controllable pitch propellers, not de-clutchable from the bridge, shall be
fitted with an audible and visible ahead/astern pitch and loss of pitch pump
alarms with accept/reset features, activated when command is transferred
to the engine room;

4.7.7. The vessel shall be fitted with a bow thruster and shall meet the following
minimum BHP requirements:

 Vessels less than 3000 BHP 250 BHP

 Vessels of 3000 to 3600 BHP 300 BHP
 Vessels of 3600 to 4200 BHP 350 BHP
 Vessels of 4200 to 5000 BHP 400 BHP
 Vessels of 5000 and over 500 BHP

4.7.7.1. Bow thrusters shall be powered by a separate and independent

power source.

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4.7.8. Steering system shall be fitted that provides 100% redundancy. The
steering motors shall be capable of moving the rudders over from 35 degrees
on one side to 35 degrees on the other side in not more than 28 seconds;

4.7.9. Generators, minimum of two (2), each capable of supplying the full
operational load of the vessel when operating under full load conditions in
the Arabian Gulf in summer under peak ambient conditions of 45°C (113°F)
air temperature, 95% relative humidity and 34°C (93°F) sea temperature.
Where multiple generators are fitted (more than two) then the load shall be
distributed equally such that one stand-by generator will be available at all
times. Generators shall be able to be parallel on the switchboard;

4.7.10. Self-contained sewage system that meets both MARPOL and ROPME
protocols shall be fitted;

4.7.11. Oily Water Separator shall be fitted with alarm for bilge overboard
discharge. The alarm shall activate whenever the oil content of overboard
discharge exceeds 15 ppm (parts per million);

4.7.12. All piping in the engine room and on deck shall be color coded and marked
to International or Saudi Aramco Standards;

4.7.13. Main and standby pumps shall be provided for the fire, ballast, bilge,
cooling, fuel transfer systems and domestic fresh water systems with dual
heaters;

4.7.14. Fuel and fresh water capacities shall be sufficient for 14 days continuous
operation;

4.7.15. Emergency fuel shut offs for all diesel engines shall be located externally
from engine room and centralized where physically possible. All shall be
marked in clear form;

4.7.16. Bilge alarms shall be fitted in all engine spaces, periodically unattended
machinery spaces and remote space. Audible and visual alarm shall be
activated; and

4.7.17. Switchboard areas shall have rubber matting for safety.

4.8. MOORING EQUIPMENT

4.8.1. Two (2) bow anchors each fitted with 12 shots (1,080 ft) of chain. Each
anchor shall have weight commensurate with tonnage of vessel and be high
holding type without weight reduction; and

4.8.2. Mooring ropes shall be in good condition and sufficient for the size of the
vessel.

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4.9. EXTERNAL CONDITION REQUIREMENTS

4.9.1. Vessel dimensions to comply with specific contract requirements or:

4.9.1.1. Shallow water/sheltered areas (south and central Safaniya, west

half of Berri and Manifa oil fields), overall length between 150
and 200 feet and draft maximum 12 feet at summer loadline.

4.9.1.2. For deep water/exposed areas, (all oil fields except as under
4.9.1.1.) overall length between 170 and 230 feet and draft
between 12 and 16 feet at summer loadline.

4.9.2. The vessel shall be well maintained and in seaworthy condition;

4.9.3. Draft marks shall be clearly marked and visible forward and aft;

4.9.4. Loadline marks shall be clearly marked;

4.9.5. Adequate fendering shall be fitted to the vessel on both sides;

4.9.6. Arrangement for safe and easy transfer of personnel from vessel to platform
boat landing; and

4.9.7. Purpose built 3 meters (10 ft) ship to shore gangway shall be available.

4.10. STORAGE CAPACITIES AND EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

4.10.1. The vessel shall be capable of carrying a minimum deadweight of 1,000

metric tonnes at a draft not exceeding the summer load water line;

4.10.2. Deck Cargo Capacity shall be a minimum of 400 metric tonnes;

4.10.3. The available deck area shall be no less than 2,800 sq. ft.;

4.10.4. Deck loading capacity of 2.5 metric tonnes per square meter;

4.10.5. The deck/cargo area shall be clear and well maintained;

4.10.6. The working deck area shall be well illuminated without shadow areas;

4.10.7. Adequate lashing arrangements and equipment shall be provided for deck
cargoes, including bottle screws, chain tensioner, cargo pins for separation,
etc.;

4.10.8. The vessel shall be capable of carrying the following quantities of:

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4.10.8.1. Potable water 120,000 US Gallons minimum

4.10.8.2. Fuel 120,000 US Gallons minimum
4.10.8.3. Chiller space 350 cubic feet minimum
4.10.8.4. Freezer space 350 cubic feet minimum

4.10.9. Vessel shall have two 220 Volt, 3 Phase installed electrical outlets with
marine electrical extension cables for chiller and freezer boxes;

4.10.10. Storage tanks shall be in good condition. Potable water tanks to have been
coated and chlorinated during the last six months;

4.10.11. Cofferdams shall be fitted between the fuel and potable water storage tanks;

4.10.12. Discharge pumps capacities:

4.10.12.1. Fuel oil: One (1) 100 m3 /hr x 46 meters.

4.10.12.2. Water: One (1) 100 m3 /hr x 46 meters.

4.10.13. Discharge lines shall be metered;

4.10.14. Flexible cargo hoses for transfers of liquids and bulk. Independent hoses
and connections shall be fitted for fuel oil and fresh water. Hoses shall be in
40 feet lengths by 3" diameter for fuel oil and fresh water with female
Camlock fittings at discharge end. Vessel shall stock spare Camlock fittings
and reducers and enlargers of various sizes. Fuel transfer hoses shall be
fitted with valves on the ends. Fresh water transfer hoses shall have caps
on ends and be chlorinated every 6 months. All hoses and fittings shall be in
good order;

4.10.15. All tank air vents, sounding pipes and loading points shall be color coded to
Saudi Aramco Standards and clearly marked; and

4.10.16. Two (2) 5 ton tugger winches.

4.11. ADDITIONAL AND MORE STRINGENT REQUIREMENTS FOR SAUDI

 ARAMCO MARINE DEPARTMENT OIL FIELD WASTE COLLECTION
 VESSELS.

4.11.1. Overall length shall be between 160 and 190 feet;

4.11.2. Maximum draft at summer load line shall be 11 feet;

4.11.3. The vessel shall be fitted with main engines as per 4.7.4. but the power
rating shall be minimum 3,000 BHP;

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4.11.4. The available deck area shall be no less than 3,500 square feet to
accommodate 16 (13' x 6') lugger buckets and 1,200 square feet for laydown of
construction and drilling scrap material;

4.11.5. Clear deck space shall be fitted with holding base arrangements sufficient to
secure 16 lugger buckets and with installed padeyes sufficient to lash down
construction and drilling scrap materials. The lugger holding bases and
padeyes shall be of a sufficient strength and design to safely secure the
lugger buckets and scrap/materials in all weather conditions;

4.11.6. A minimum of 136 metric tonnes (40,000 U.S. Gallons) of oil slops/oil bilge
capacity;

4.11.7. Flexible oil slops/oil bilge transfer hoses shall be in 40 feet lengths and fitted
with 4" diameter Camlock fittings; and

4.11.8. Pump capacity for oil slops/oil bilges:

4.11.8.1. Suction: 300 U.S. Gallons per minute through 4" hose up to
180 feet in length.
4.11.8.2. Discharge: 400 U.S. Gallons per minute through 4" hose up to
80 feet in length.

4.12. ADDITIONAL AND MORE STRINGENT REQUIREMENTS FOR SAUDI

 ARAMCO COMMISSARY SUPPLY VESSEL.

4.12.1. Overall length shall be between 180 and 210 feet;

4.12.2. Maximum draft at summer load line shall be 14 feet;

4.12.3. The vessel shall be fitted with main engines as per 4.7.4 but the power
rating shall be minimum 3,600 BHP;

4.12.4. The available deck area shall be no less than 4,000 square feet to
accommodate four (4) freezers, two (2) dry provision boxes, two (2) chillers
and four (4) combination chiller/freezer boxes - each 8 feet x 12 feet.
 Additionally a clear area of 12 feet x 15 feet shall be available at the stern of
the vessel for supply off loading purpose. This clear deck area shall be
unobstructed from above for crane access to provision boxes;

4.12.5. All twelve (12) boxes shall be fitted for crane lifting on and off vessel and
shall have appropriate securing devices (container base lock) on vessel's
deck. Vessel shall have power receptacles located at proper intervals on
deck to accommodate all twelve (12) boxes. All boxes shall be fitted with
inside lightening, external alarm operated from within and all doors shall be
fitted with outside grab rails and hold back securing devices (hooks). Boxes
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shall be racked out. All boxes shall have proper wooden crating.
 Alternative number types and sizes of containers providing at least the same
cubic capacity as the above twelve boxes may, at the sole discretion of Saudi
 Aramco, be considered acceptable;

4.12.6. Two (2) Commissary Carts;

4.12.7. Two (2) Roller Loading Rams approximately 12 feet long and 3 feet wide;

4.12.8. Two (2) nylon rope cargo nets, 6 square feet with rope of 18 mm diameter;

4.12.9. The vessel shall be capable of carrying 200,000 U.S.G. of potable water;

4.12.10. Fuel system shall have pumps to discharge to large vessels at a rate of 200
GPM (gallons per minute) and small vessels at a rate of 50 to 100 GPM
(gallons per minute). Four (4) flexible hoses with suitable control nozzles
shall be supplied, two (2) for water and two (2) for diesel. Each hose shall be
at least 100 feet long;

4.12.11. Vessel utilized for Saudi Aramco training purposes shall have:

4.12.11.1. Six (6) double cabins for students.

4.12.11.2. Two (2) single cabins with toilet and shower and writing desk for
instructors.

4.12.11.3. Messroom and store spaces and equipment shall accommodate

above additional personnel in accordance with general
requirements.

4.12.11.4. One (1) fully equipped lecture room for twelve (12) students.

4.12.11.5. Officer, with certificates and qualifications in accordance with

Section 20 of this Marine Vessel Specifications & Requirements.
Master shall be a U.K. National.

4.12.12. CO2 engine room fire smothering equipment with locator, quantities and
methods of activation to satisfy vessel classification society;

4.12.13. Fire detection smoke and heat system in accommodation, service and
working spaces; and

4.12.14. SOLAS requirements for CO2 analyzers, H 2S detectors and JF sniffers.

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5. WORK, MAINTENANCE & HOOK UP VESSELS

THE VESSEL SHALL BE CAPABLE OF OPERATING AND TRANSITING IN ALL

SEAS AND WEATHER CONDITIONS WHICH MAY OCCUR IN THE ARABIAN
GULF AND HAVE MANEUVERABILITY TO MAINTAIN STATION UNDER THE
FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: WIND VELOCITY 14 meters/sec. (28 knots),
SIGNIFICANT WAVE HEIGHT 2.0 M (6.6 ft), CURRENT VELOCITY 1.0 meters/sec.
(2 knots), WAVE PERIODS IN ZULUF AND MARJAN OIL FIELDS ARE 10
SECONDS.

THE TOTAL NUMBER OF PERSONS ALLOWED ONBOARD SHALL BE STATED

ON THE SAFETY EQUIPMENT CERTIFICATE BUT SHALL NEVER EXCEED 50,
INCLUDING CREW.

5.1. THE FOLLOWING RULES AND REGULATIONS, AS UPDATED AND

 AMENDED, SHALL GOVERN THE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND
OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE OF THE VESSEL:

5.1.1. Country and Flag of Vessel Registry;

5.1.2. International recognized Classification Society;

5.1.3. International Convention on Tonnage Measurement of Ships, 1969;

5.1.4. International Convention on Load Lines, 1966;

5.1.5. International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), the 1974
SOLAS Convention, the 1978 SOLAS protocol, all subsequent amendments
including the 1991 amendments and Global Maritime Distress And Safety
System (GMDSS);

5.1.6. International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972 with

Resolutions A.464(XII), A.626(15) and A.678(16);

5.1.7. International Conference for the Prevention of Pollution at Sea by Ship's

1973 and 1978 (MARPOL);

5.1.8. Protocol concerning the Marine Pollution resulting from Exploration and
Exploitation of the Continental Shelf, 1979 (ROPME); and

5.1.9. Maritime Regulatory bodies of the Saudi Arabian Government and those
International Maritime Conventions and Regulatory Bodies to which the
Saudi Arabian Government is a signatory.

5.2. THE FOLLOWING VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATES AND INSPECTION

FORMS SHALL BE ONBOARD THE VESSEL AT ALL TIMES:

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5.2.1. Certificate of Registry;

5.2.2. Certificate of Classification and latest Hull and Machinery Survey Reports;

5.2.3. International Tonnage Certificate;

5.2.4. Load Line with Valid Inspection Endorsement;

5.2.5. Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate;

5.2.6. Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Certificate;

5.2.7. Cargo Ship Safety Radio Telephone Certificate;

5.2.8. Ship's Radio Station License (dates in English);

5.2.9. Safe Manning Certificate;

5.2.10. Valid Certificates for Life Rafts and Hydro-Static Releases;

5.2.11. Certificate of Inspection of Fire Fighting Equipment, valid for 1 year;

5.2.12. Certificate of Inspection of Fixed Fire-Fighting Equipment, valid for 2 years;

5.2.13. International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate;

5.2.14. Oil Record Book in accordance with MARPOL 73/78 Annex 1, Regulation 20
and a Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan (SOPEP);

5.2.15. Manufacturer's Crane Certificates and Load Charts and Classification

Society Installation Approval (to be checked and certified by Saudi Aramco
Inspection Unit);

5.2.16. Accommodation Modules and Work Shops; design, construction and

installation to be approved by Classification Society;

5.2.17. Stability Information, including Crane Operations and Limitations, to be

endorsed by the Classification Society;

5.2.18. Saudi Arabian Work Permit (dates in English); and

5.2.19. De-Ratting Exemption Certificate and latest date of fumigation.

5.3. PERSONNEL MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

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5.3.1. One (1) Master, with certification and qualifications in accordance with
Section 20 of this Marine Vessel Specifications & Requirements;

5.3.2. One (1) Chief Mate, with certification and qualifications in accordance with
Section 20 of this Marine Vessel Specifications & Requirements;

5.3.3. One (1) Chief Engineer, with certification and qualifications in accordance
with Section 20 of this Marine Vessel Specifications & Requirements;

5.3.4. One (1) Second Engineer, shall be in possession of a valid Marine Engineer's
License, have four (4) years experience aboard vessels and have a strong
background experience in repairing AC, electrical systems, diesel engines
and performing general mechanical repairs;

5.3.5. One (1) Mechanic, shall have two (2) years experience in this capacity at sea;

5.3.6. Three (3) Able Bodied Seamen, shall have two (2) years experience in this
capacity at sea;

5.3.7. One (1) Cook, shall be able to prepare Western, Arabic and Asian style
meals;

5.3.8. One (1) Messman, shall perform janitorial and cleaning duties in all vessel
accommodation areas and assist the Cook in food handling and meal
preparations;

5.3.9. Additional catering crew including experienced Cook shall be

commensurate with number of people onboard and with full compliment (50
persons including catering crew). If full compliment (50 persons including
catering crew) onboard, then the minimum catering staff shall be six (6);

5.3.10. Medic/Safety Officer;

5.3.11. Crane Operator shall be in possession of a valid Crane Operators License,

issued by his country of origin or the Saudi Arab Government, for at least
the capacity and the type of the vessel's crane. Crane Operator approval is
subject to passing a test of his crane operational capabilities as administered
by Saudi Aramco's Heavy Equipment Operator Testing and Training Unit.
Crane Operator, if dual qualified, can be one of the required crew members
in 5.3.2. - 5.3.6.;

5.3.12. All personnel shall be trained in fire fighting and abandon ship procedures
and be able to swim; and

5.3.13. Every crew member shall be allocated personnel safety equipment and
clothing. Galley staff shall wear white utility clothing.

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5.4. NAVIGATION AND COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

5.4.1. Deck Log Book;

5.4.2. Compass Error Book;

5.4.3. Watch Keeping Standing Instructions and Night Order Book, including 24
hours radio watch;

5.4.4. British Admiralty Charts for Saudi Arabian Waters corrected up-to-date.
"Notices to Mariners" file shall be kept onboard;

5.4.5. Saudi Aramco Field Charts corrected up-to-date. Saudi Aramco chart
correction file shall be kept onboard;

5.4.6. Saudi Aramco Tide Tables;

5.4.7. Admiralty Pilot Books for the Arabian Gulf;

5.4.8. Saudi Arabian Port Authority Regulations;

5.4.9. Nautical Almanac, Browns or similar with Rules of the Road included;

5.4.10. Nautical Tables (Nories or similar);

5.4.11. Sufficient Chart Instruments;

5.4.12. Two (2) pairs of Binoculars;

5.4.13. One (1) Gyro Compass complete with steering repeater and provisions for
obtaining gyro errors including azimuth ring and additional repeater if
required. One (1) gryo repeater shall be easily readable from aft control
position;

5.4.14. One (1) Magnetic Compass with provisions for obtaining compass deviations;

5.4.15. Deviation Card for magnetic compass shall not be more than one year old;

5.4.16. Two (2) Radars with a minimum range of 24 nautical miles. One (1) radar
shall have daylight viewing, be gyro stabilized and fitted with Electronic
Bearing Indicator (EBI) and Variable Range Marker (VRM) functions;

5.4.17. One (1) Automatic Pilot compatible with gyro compass;

5.4.18. One (1) Echo Sounder shall be visible day and night and be fitted with a
"Minimum Depth" alarm and a remote light emitting diode (LED) or digital

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readout to allow the depth to be read from both the forward and aft
maneuvering positions;

5.4.19. One (1) Global Positioning System (G.P.S.) Satellite Navigator Receiver;

5.4.20. Two (2) fixed VHF radios having all International Marine Channels (plus
Digital Selective Calling (DSC) if vessel comes under Global Maritime
Distress and Safety System (GMDSS));

5.4.21. Three (3) handheld multi-channel VHF transceivers having International

Marine Channels 6, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16 and 67 as a minimum;

5.4.22. VHF marine frequencies 156.150, 157.200, and 157.425 MHz shall not be used
by vessels operating in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. These
frequencies correspond to International Marine Channels 3, 24 and 88.
Channel 6 is primarily designated for use for "Search and Rescue
Operations" and should not be used if it is in use for coordination of such
operations;

5.4.23. One (1) MF/HF SSB Radio Telephone with transmitter frequencies in the
band 1.6 to 30 MHz, including Digital Selective Calling (DSC) channel 2187.5
kHz and full receiver coverage in the band 100 kHz to 30 MHz;

5.4.24. One (1) MF/HF Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS)
Digital Selective Calling (DSC) watchkeeping receiver;

5.4.25. One (1) Navtex receiver;

5.4.26. Daylight signal lamp with battery (Aldis Type 6");

5.4.27. Emergency Telephone Communication between the bridge, Master's cabin

and engine room;

5.4.28. Fixed public address system covering the accommodation area, deck area
and engine room;

5.4.29. The vessel shall have forward and aft control positions in the wheelhouse.
Both forward and aft positions shall be fitted with bow thruster,
communications equipment, rudder angle, heading, pitch and revolutions
per minute (RPM) indicators;

5.4.30. Emergency stops for propellers or main engines shall be located on the
bridge at both forward and aft controls;

5.4.31. The vessel shall have a clear arc of visibility of not less than 240 degrees
from each control position. Window wipers shall be fitted in center window
panel as a minimum;

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5.4.32. Ship's Bell;

5.4.33. Ship's Whistle;

5.4.34. Forward and aft wheel house searchlights capable of being directed from
inside the wheel house close to the control positions;

5.4.35. Code Flags (International Code of Signals);

5.4.36. Navigation lights and daylight shapes in accordance with International

Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea. All lights shall have "non
function" alarms;

5.4.37. Anemometer with both wind speed and direction;

5.4.38. Saudi Arabian courtesy ensigns; and

5.4.39. Navigation and Communication Equipment Failure/Repair file.

5.5. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

5.5.1. Personnel Onboard Record, including Gangway Sign-In and Visitors Book;

5.5.2. Safety equipment register maintained;

5.5.3. Personnel muster lists on each deck level;

5.5.4. Safety plans on each deck level;

5.5.5. Emergency response procedure, contact telephone numbers, medivac, etc.

posted;

5.5.6. Emergency Fire Plan situated outside of the accommodation in a highly

visible, easy to open, weather proof and fire resistant container;

5.5.7. Abandon Ship, Man Overboard, Fire and Gas Drills shall be held and logged
in accordance with the Saudi Aramco Marine Department Loss Prevention
Program. Various safety videos shall be provided and shown on a regular
basis;

5.5.8. Shall comply with Saudi Aramco General Instructions (GI's), Offshore
Instruction Manual (O.I.M.) 1.519 (Work Around Offshore Producing
Facilities), Marine Department Marine Instruction Manuals (M.I.M.'s) and
Safety & Loss Prevention Program. Copies of all relevant instructions shall
be kept onboard;

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5.5.9. Minimum of two (2) life rafts, one on each side. Life rafts on each side shall
have a capacity of the total number of persons the vessel is certified to carry.
 All life rafts shall be push launchable and secured with hydrostatic releases.
Life raft launching procedure shall be posted near both liferafts;

5.5.10. Emergency lights, for life raft embarkation stations, on deck and over the
sides;

5.5.11. Life jackets for the number of persons the vessel is certified to carry and
spare life jackets in accordance with Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS)
Regulations but not less than 20% of the total capacity of the vessel. Each of
the life jackets shall be fitted with a whistle, a light and retro-reflective
tape. Spare life jackets shall be stowed in marked boxes adjacent to life
rafts. Life Jacket Donning Instructions shall be posted in accommodation
area;

5.5.12. Life buoys in accordance with Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) Regulations but
a minimum of eight where two must be fitted with a smoke/light signal, and
four with a light and buoyant line. One life buoy must be positioned close to
the stern. Life buoys shall have grab lines and to be marked in capital
letters indicating vessel name and port of registry;

5.5.13. Work vests (flotation aid) for all onboard for use on deck;

5.5.14. Fire hydrants, hoses and nozzles in accordance with Safety of Life at Sea
(SOLAS) Regulations. A minimum of two hoses to reach any part of the
vessel. All nozzles shall be combined jet and spray. A minimum of five (5)
hoses and nozzles shall be carried;

5.5.15. Two (2) Fire Monitors, each with a capacity of 350 m3 /hour with a horizontal
throw of 70 meters. Designated pump(s) shall supply directly to monitors;

5.5.16. Fire extinguishers shall be in accordance with Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS)
Regulations but shall have a minimum of five ABC Extinguishers in the
accommodation. One approved foam extinguisher of not less than 45 pound
capacity in every engine space and One (1) portable foam extinguisher for
every 750 kw of engine power of part of. Also, a minimum of one 10 pound
dry powder and four CO2 portable extinguishers;

5.5.17. Fire detection smoke and heat system in accommodation and service and
working spaces;

5.5.18. Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) shall comply with
Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) Requirement with
406 MHz as the primary and 121.5 MHz as the secondary and fitted with
hydrostatic release;

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5.5.19. Two (2) Portable Radar Transponders (SARTS);

5.5.20. Fire Blanket in the engine room and the galley;

5.5.21. Three (3) Fire Axes, one to be sited outside accommodation adjacent to the
working deck;

5.5.22. Three (3) Firemen's Outfits, each to be contained in its own separate and
marked storage unit;

5.5.23. Six (6) Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus, Scott Air Paks or compatible
with minimum 30 minute bottles;

5.5.24. Fully stocked medical chest, complete with "Ship Master's Medical Guide";

5.5.25. Three (3) First Aid Boxes (one each located in the galley, bridge and engine
room);

5.5.26. Two (2) Stretchers, one shall be a shell type designed with a four point lift
assembly and casualty restraints suitable for helicopter winching;

5.5.27. Emergency lights in the accommodation, engine room and all escape routes;

5.5.28. All escape routes in the accommodation and engine room shall be marked
with luminescent tape and signs and kept clear of all obstructions;

5.5.29. The position of all life saving appliances (extinguishers, axes, fire alarms
etc.) shall be marked with luminescent signs;

5.5.30. General and fire alarms in wheelhouse, accommodation and engine room;

5.5.31. Damage control equipment commensurate with the size of the vessel in
accordance with the Saudi Aramco Marine Department Specifications;

5.5.32. Accommodation modules and portable work shops shall be hooked up in a

semi permanent way with fresh water, sanitary system, electricity, AC,
safety alarms and equipment with additional fire extinguishers and
emergency escape routes where applicable;

5.5.33. One (1) motorized rescue boat, stowed in a state of readiness for launching
in not more than 5 minutes. Rescue boat shall be launched and tested once a
month;

5.5.34. Rescue zones on both sides of the vessel shall be minimum 5 meters in
length with removable bulwark, illuminated and equipped with ladder or
rescue net;

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5.5.35. One (1) portable H 2S detector;

5.5.36. One (1) portable oxygen meter; and

5.5.37. Retro-reflective materials shall be fitted on all lifesaving appliances

(extinguishers, axes, fire alarms, etc.).

5.6. ACCOMMODATION REQUIREMENTS

5.6.1. Air conditioned berth and mess area to fully accommodate the vessel's crew,
workers and Saudi Aramco personnel in accordance with International
Labor Organization (ILO) Convention 92, Supplement 133 and
Recommendation 140. The accommodation shall be clean and infestation
free;

5.6.2. Vessel's air conditioning system shall be capable of maintaining a maximum

constant 24° C (76° F) temperature and 50% relative humidity in the above
air conditioned areas under peak ambient conditions of 45°C (113°F) air
temperature, 95% relative humidity and 34°C (93°F) sea temperature;

5.6.3. The mess room shall accommodate all on board in two sittings but minimum
sixteen (16) seats;

5.6.4. Galley stove shall be equipped with exhaust fan and washable filters;

5.6.5. One (1) toilet and shower per every six men. Toilet and shower areas shall
be fitted with exhaust fans;

5.6.6. One (1) washing machine and one (1) dryer unit for every 12 men but a
minimum of two of each;

5.6.7. Separate accommodation and facilities shall be provided for five (5) Saudi
 Aramco Representatives in single or double cabins;

5.6.8. Freezer, chiller and dry store space sufficient for two (2) weeks provisions.
Freezer and chiller shall have external temperature gauges. Temperatures
of both shall be sustainable at -18°C and +4°C respectively. Walk-in rooms
shall have internal alarm each. Doors shall be equipped with latches and
able to open from inside;

5.6.9. Assigned medical treatment area with equipment, supplies, cold and hot
water;

5.6.10. Maximum four (4) beds in each cabin;

5.6.11. Recreation room for a minimum of a third of all personnel onboard furnished
with proper seats, TV and video; and

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5.6.12. Two (2) offices for Saudi Aramco use equipped with writing desks, filing
cabinets and communication.

5.7. MACHINERY SPACES AND MINIMUM POWERING REQUIREMENTS

5.7.1. Engine room spaces shall be clean and all equipment in good working order.
Bilges shall be kept dry and clean;

5.7.2. Engine room log book shall show all activities over 24 hour period and
include running hours, maintenance and repair works;

5.7.3. All machinery gauges, instrumentation, monitoring equipment and alarm

systems shall be in good working order on both engine room panel and
duplicate on bridge;

5.7.4. The vessel shall be fitted with two (2) matched engines developing a
minimum combined power rating of 2400 BHP at 100% MCR (maximum
continuous rating) under peak ambient conditions of 45°C (113°F) air
temperature, 95% relative humidity and 34°C (93°F) sea temperature. The
vessel shall be propelled by twin propellers giving a minimum daily
operating speed of 12 knots fully loaded to summer load line draft in
Beaufort 2 conditions;

5.7.5. Where the vessel is fitted with clutched engines then the maximum clutch
time shall be no more than four (4) seconds when engines are running at idle
speed;

5.7.6. Controllable pitch propellers, not de-clutchable from the bridge, shall be
fitted with an audible and visible ahead/astern pitch and loss of pitch pump
alarms with accept/reset features, activated when command is transferred
to the engine room;

5.7.7. The vessel shall be fitted with a bow thruster and shall meet the following
minimum BHP requirements:

 Vessels less than 3000 BHP 250 BHP

 Vessels of 3000 to 3600 BHP 300 BHP
 Vessels of 3600 to 4200 BHP 350 BHP
 Vessels of 4200 to 5000 BHP 400 BHP
 Vessels of 5000 and over 500 BHP

5.7.7.1. Bow thrusters shall be powered by a separate and independent

power source;

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5.7.8. Steering system shall be fitted that provides 100% redundancy. The
steering motors shall be capable of moving the rudders over from 35 degrees
on one side to 35 degrees on the other side in not more than 28 seconds;

5.7.9. Generators, minimum of two (2), each capable of supplying the full
operational load of the vessel when operating under full load conditions in
the Arabian Gulf in summer under peak ambient conditions of 45°C (113°F)
air temperature, 95% relative humidity and 34°C (93°F) sea temperature.
Where multiple generators are fitted (more than two) then the load shall be
distributed equally such that one stand-by generator will be available at all
times. Generators shall be able to be paralleled on the switchboard;

5.7.10. Self-contained sewage treatment system shall be fitted that meets both
MARPOL and ROPME protocols;

5.7.11. Oily Water Separator shall be fitted with alarm for bilge overboard
discharge. The alarm shall activate whenever the oil content of overboard
discharge exceeds 15 ppm (parts per million);

5.7.12. All piping in the engine room and on deck shall be color coded and marked
to International or Saudi Aramco Standards;

5.7.13. Main and standby pumps shall be provided for the fire, ballast, bilge,
cooling, fuel transfer systems and domestic fresh water systems with dual
heaters;

5.7.14. Fuel and fresh water capacities shall be sufficient for 14 days continuous
operation;

5.7.15. Emergency fuel shut offs for all diesel engines shall be located externally
from engine room and centralized where physically possible. All shall be
marked in clear form;

5.7.16. Bilge alarms shall be fitted in all engine spaces, periodically unattended
machinery spaces and remote spaces. Audible and visual alarm shall be
activated; and

5.7.17. Switchboard areas shall have rubber matting for safety.

5.8. MOORING EQUIPMENT

5.8.1. Two (2) bow anchors each fitted with 12 shots (1,080 ft) of chain. Each
anchor shall have weight commensurate with tonnage of vessel and be high
holding type without weight reduction; and

5.8.2. Mooring ropes shall be in good condition and sufficient for the size of the
vessel.

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5.9. EXTERNAL CONDITION REQUIREMENTS

5.9.1. Vessel dimensions shall comply with specific contract requirements or:

5.9.1.1. Shallow water/sheltered areas, (south and central Safaniya;, west

half of Berri and Manifa oil fields) overall length between 140
and 200 feet and draft maximum 12 feet at summer loadline.

5.9.1.2. For deep water/exposed areas (all oil fields except as under
5.9.1.1.), an overall length between 160 and 230 feet and draft
between 12 and 16 feet at summer loadline;

5.9.2. The vessel shall be well maintained and in seaworthy condition;

5.9.3. Draft marks shall be clearly marked and visible forward and aft;

5.9.4. Loadline marks shall be clearly marked;

5.9.5. Substantial and adequate fendering shall be fitted to the vessel on both sides
and stern;

5.9.6. Arrangement for safe and easy transfer of personnel from vessel to platform
boat landing; and

5.9.7. Purpose built 3 meters (10 ft) ship to shore gangway shall be available.

5.10. CRANE AND LOADING AREA REQUIREMENTS

5.10.1. Crane shall be in good operating condition and passed by Saudi Aramco
Crane Inspection Unit;

5.10.2. Crane capacity shall be in accordance with specific contract requirement

but, as a minimum, capable of lifting 10 tonnes at 30 feet radius and having a
boom length of minimum 100 feet;

5.10.3. Crane Operator Control Position shall have 270° horizontal and 130° vertical
views;

5.10.4. Crane shall be provided with load radius indicator readouts;

5.10.5. Crane boom shall be marked with Safe Working Load (SWL);

5.10.6. Anti-two blocking device shall be fitted;

5.10.7. Hoist compensation device shall be fitted;

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5.10.8. The available deck area shall be in accordance with specific contract
requirements but, as a minimum, 160 m2 (1722 square feet);

5.10.9. Deck loading capacity of 2.5metric tonnes per m2;

5.10.10. The deck/cargo area shall be clear of obstructions and well maintained;

5.10.11. The working deck area shall be well illuminated without shadow areas;

5.10.12. Adequate lashing arrangements and equipment shall be provided for deck
cargoes;

5.10.13. All slings and shackles shall be color coded to indicate individual Safe
Working Load (SWL). A color/SWL chart shall be displayed prominently on
the working area of the deck;

5.10.14. All tank air vents, sounding pipes and loading points shall be color coded to
International or Saudi Aramco Marine Standards and clearly marked; and

5.10.15. Modules, including routing of power and water, shall not block clear/safe
access for personnel to all areas of the vessel.

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6. SURVEY VESSEL

THE VESSEL SHALL BE CAPABLE OF OPERATING AND TRANSITING IN ALL

SEAS AND WEATHER CONDITIONS WHICH MAY OCCUR IN THE ARABIAN
GULF AND HAVE MANEUVERABILITY TO MAINTAIN STATION UNDER THE
FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: WIND VELOCITY 12 meters/sec. (24 knots),
SIGNIFICANT WAVE HEIGHT 1.6 M (5.3 FT), CURRENT VELOCITY 1.0 meters/sec.
(2 knots), WAVE PERIODS IN ZULUF AND MARJAN OIL FIELDS ARE 10
SECONDS.

6.1. THE FOLLOWING RULES AND REGULATIONS, AS UPDATED AND

 AMENDED, SHALL GOVERN THE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND
OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE OF THE VESSEL:

6.1.1. Country and Flag of Vessel Registry;

6.1.2. International recognized Classification Society;

6.1.3. International Convention on Tonnage Measurement, 1969;

6.1.4. International Convention on Load Lines, 1966;

6.1.5. International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), the 1974
SOLAS Convention, the 1978 SOLAS protocol and all subsequent
amendments including the 1991 amendments and Global Maritime Distress
and Safety System (GMDSS);

6.1.6. International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972 with

Resolutions A.464(XII), A.626(15) and A.678(16);

6.1.7. International Conference for the Prevention of Pollution at Sea by Ship's

1973 and 1978 (MARPOL);

6.1.8. Protocol concerning the Marine Pollution resulting from Exploration and
Exploitation of the Continental Shelf, 1979 (ROPME); and

6.1.9. Maritime Regulatory Bodies of the Saudi Arabian Government and those
International Maritime Conventions and Regulatory Bodies to which the
Saudi Arabian Government is a signatory.

6.2. THE FOLLOWING VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATES AND INSPECTION

FORMS SHALL BE ONBOARD THE VESSEL AT ALL TIMES:

6.2.1. Certificate of Registry;

6.2.2. Certificate of Classification and latest Hull and Machinery Survey Reports;

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6.2.3. International Tonnage Certificate;

6.2.4. Load Line with Valid Inspection Endorsement;

6.2.5. Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate (vessel over 500 GRT);

6.2.6. Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Certificate - for vessels less than 500 GRT a
Statement of Fact from Classification Society listing all the safety
equipment and stating the number of persons to be carried;

6.2.7. Cargo Ship Safety Radio Telephone Certificate (vessel over 300 GRT);

6.2.8. Ship's Radio Station License (dates in English);

6.2.9. Safe Manning Certificate;

6.2.10. Valid Certificates for Life Rafts and Hydro-Static Releases;

6.2.11. Certificate of Inspection of Fire Fighting Equipment, valid for 1 year;

6.2.12. Certificate of Inspection of Fixed Fire-Fighting Equipment, valid for 2 years;

6.2.13. International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate;

6.2.14. Oil Record Book in accordance with MARPOL 73/78 Annex 1, Regulation 20
and a Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan (SOPEP);

6.2.15. Manufacture's Crane Certificates and Load Charts and Classification

Society Installation Approval (to be checked and certified by Saudi Aramco
Inspection Unit);

6.2.16. Stability Information including crane operations and limitations to be

endorsed by the Classification Society;

6.2.17. Saudi Arabian Work Permit (dates in English); and

6.2.18. De-Ratting Exemption Certificate and latest date of fumigation.

6.3. PERSONNEL MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

6.3.1. One (1) Master, with certification and qualifications in accordance with
Section 20 of this Marine Vessel Specifications & Requirements;

6.3.2. One (1) Chief Mate, with certification and qualifications in accordance with
Section 20 of this Marine Vessel Specifications & Requirements;

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6.3.3. One (1) Chief Engineer, with certification and qualifications in accordance
with Section 20 of this Marine Vessel Specifications & Requirements;

6.3.4. One (1) Second Engineer, shall be in possession of a valid Marine Engineer's
License, have four (4) years experience aboard vessels and have a strong
background experience in repairing AC, electrical systems, diesel engines
and performing general mechanical repairs;

6.3.5. One (1) Mechanic, shall have two (2) years experience in this capacity at sea;

6.3.6. Three (3) Able Bodied Seamen, shall have two (2) years experience in this
capacity at sea;

6.3.7. One (1) Cook, shall be able to prepare Western, Arabic and Asian style
meals;

6.3.8. One (1) Messman, shall perform janitorial and cleaning duties in all vessel
accommodation areas and assist the Cook in food handling and meal
preparations;

6.3.9. Crane Operator shall be in possession of a valid Crane Operators License,

issued by his country of origin or the Saudi Arab Government, for at least
the capacity and the type of the vessel's crane. Crane Operator approval is
subject to passing a test of his crane operational capabilities as administered
by Saudi Aramco's Heavy Equipment Operator Testing and Training Unit.
Crane Operator, if dual qualified, can be one of the required crew members
in 6.3.2. - 6.3.6.;

6.3.10. All personnel must be trained in fire fighting and abandon ship procedures
and be able to swim; and

6.3.11. Every crew member shall be allocated personnel safety equipment and
clothing. Galley staff shall wear white utility clothing.

6.4. NAVIGATION AND COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

6.4.1. Deck Log Book;

6.4.2. Compass Error Book;

6.4.3. Watch Keeping Standing Instructions and Night Order Book, including 24
hours radio watch;

6.4.4. British Admiralty Charts for Saudi Arabian Waters corrected up-to-date.
"Notices to Mariners" file shall be kept onboard;

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6.4.5. Saudi Aramco Field Charts corrected up-to-date. Saudi Aramco chart
correction file shall be kept onboard;

6.4.6. Saudi Aramco Tide Tables;

6.4.7. Admiralty Pilot Books for the Arabian Gulf;

6.4.8. Saudi Arabian Port Authority Regulations;

6.4.9. Nautical Almanac, Browns or similar with the Rules of the Road included;

6.4.10. Nautical Tables (Nories or similar);

6.4.11. Sufficient Chart Instruments;

6.4.12. Two (2) pairs of Binoculars;

6.4.13. One (1) Gyro Compass complete with Steering repeater and provisions for
obtaining gyro errors including Azimuth ring and additional repeater if
required;

6.4.14. One (1) Magnetic Compass with provisions for obtaining compass deviations;

6.4.15. Deviation Card for magnetic compass shall not be more than one year old;

6.4.16. Two (2) Radars with a minimum range of 24 nautical miles. One (1) radar
shall have daylight viewing, be gyro stabilized and fitted with Electronic
Bearing Indicator (EBI) and Variable Range Marker (VRM) functions;

6.4.17. One (1) Automatic Pilot compatible with gyro compass;

6.4.18. One (1) Echo Sounder shall be visible day and night and be fitted with
"Minimum Depth" alarm and a remote light emitting diode (LED) or digital
readout to allow the depth to be read from both the forward and aft
maneuvering positions;

6.4.19. One (1) Global Positioning System (G.P.S.) Satellite Navigator Receiver;

6.4.20. Two (2) fixed VHF radios having all International Marine Channels (plus
Digital Selective Calling (DSC) if vessel comes under Global Maritime
Distress and Safety System (GMDSS));

6.4.21. Three (3) handheld multi-channel VHF transceivers having International

Marine Channels 6, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16 and 67 as a minimum;

6.4.22. VHF marine frequencies 156.150, 157.200, and 157.425 MHz shall not be used
by vessels operating in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. These

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frequencies correspond to International Marine Channels 3, 24 and 88.

Channel 6 is primarily designated for use for "Search and Rescue
Operations" and should not be used if it is in use for coordination of such
operations;

6.4.23. One (1) MF/HF SSB Radio Telephone with transmitter frequencies in the
band 1.6 to 30 MHz, including Digital Selective Calling (DSC) channel 2187.5
kHz and full receiver coverage in the band 100 kHz to 30 MHz;

6.4.24. One (1) MF/HF Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS)
Digital Selective Calling (DSC) watchkeeping receiver;

6.4.25. One (1) Navtex receiver;

6.4.26. Daylight signal lamp with battery (Aldis type 6");

6.4.27. Emergency Telephone Communication between the bridge, Master's cabin,

engine room and Surveyor's office;

6.4.28. Fixed public address system covering the accommodation area, deck area,
engine room and surveyor's office;

6.4.29. The Vessel shall have forward and aft control positions in the wheelhouse.
Both forward and aft positions shall be fitted with bow thruster,
communications equipment, rudder angle, heading, pitch and revolutions
per minute (RPM) indicators;

6.4.30. Emergency stops for propellers or main engines shall be located on the
bridge at both forward and aft controls;

6.4.31. The Vessel shall have a clear arc of visibility of not less than 240 degrees
from each Control Position. Window wipers shall be fitted in center window
panel as a minimum;

6.4.32. Ship's Whistle;

6.4.33. Ship's Bell;

6.4.34. Forward and aft wheel house searchlights capable of being directed from
inside the wheel house close to the control positions;

6.4.35. Code Flags (International Code of Signals);

6.4.36. Navigation lights and daylight shapes in accordance with International

Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea. All lights shall have "non
function" alarms;

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6.4.37. Saudi Arabian courtesy ensigns; and

6.4.38. Navigation and Communication Equipment Failure/Repair file.

6.5. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

6.5.1. Personnel Onboard Record, including Gangway Sign-In and Visitors Book;

6.5.2. Safety equipment register maintained;

6.5.3. Personnel muster lists on each deck level;

6.5.4. Safety plans on each deck level;

6.5.5. Emergency response procedure, contact telephone numbers, medivac, etc.

posted;

6.5.6. Emergency Fire Plan shall be situated outside the accommodation in a

highly visible, easy to open, weatherproof and fire resistant container;

6.5.7. Abandon Ship, Man Overboard, Fire and Gas drills shall be held and logged
in accordance with the Saudi Aramco Marine Department Loss Prevention
Program. Various safety videos shall be provided and shown on a regular
basis;

6.5.8. Shall comply with Saudi Aramco General Instructions (GI's), Offshore
Instruction Manual (O.I.M.) 1.519 (Work Around Offshore Producing
facilities), Marine Department Marine Instruction Manuals (M.I.M.'s) and
Safety & Loss Prevention Program. Copies of all relevant instructions shall
be kept onboard;

6.5.9. Minimum of two (2) life rafts, one on each side. Life rafts on each side shall
have a capacity of the total number of persons the vessel is certified to carry.
 All life rafts shall be push launchable and secured with hydrostatic releases.
Life raft launching procedure shall be posted near both liferafts;

6.5.10. Emergency lights for life raft embarkation stations on deck and over the
sides;

6.5.11. Life jackets for the number of persons the vessel is certified to carry and
spare life jackets in accordance with Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS)
Regulations but not less than 20% of the total capacity of the vessel. Each of
the life jackets shall be fitted with a whistle, a light and retro-reflective
tape. Spare life jackets shall be stowed in marked boxes adjacent to life
rafts. Life Jacket Donning Instructions shall be posted in accommodation
area;

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6.5.12. Life buoys in accordance with Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) Regulations but
a minimum of eight where two must be fitted with a smoke/light signal, and
four with a light and buoyant line. One life buoy must be positioned close to
the stern. Life buoys shall have grab lines and to be marked in capital
letters indicating vessel name and port of registry;

6.5.13. A minimum of six (6) work vests (flotation aid) for use on deck;

6.5.14. Fire hydrants, hoses and nozzles in accordance with Safety of Life at Sea
(SOLAS) Regulations. A minimum of two (2) hoses to reach any part of the
vessel. All nozzles shall be combined jet and spray. A minimum of five hoses
and nozzles shall be carried;

6.5.15. Fire Extinguishers shall be in accordance with Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS)
Regulations but shall have a minimum of five ABC Extinguishers in the
accommodation. One approved foam extinguisher of not less than 45 pounds
capacity in every engine space and one (1) portable foam extinguisher for
every 750 kw of engine power or part of. Also, a minimum of one 10 pound
dry powder and four CO2 portable extinguishers;

6.5.16. Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) shall comply with the
Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) requirements with
406 MHz as the primary and 121.5 MHz as the secondary and fitted with
hydrostatic release;

6.5.17. Two (2) Portable Radar Transponders (SARTS);

6.5.18. Fire Blanket in the engine room and the galley;

6.5.19. Two (2) fire axes, one to be sited outside the accommodation adjacent to the
working deck;

6.5.20. Two (2) Firemen's Outfits, each to be contained in its own marked and
separate storage unit;

6.5.21. Six (6) Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus, Scott Air Paks or compatible
with minimum 30 minute bottles;

6.5.22. Fully stocked medical chest, complete with "Shipmaster's Medical Guide";

6.5.23. Three (3) First Aid Boxes (one each located in the galley, bridge and engine
room);

6.5.24. One (1) Stretcher of a design with a four point lift assembly and casualty
restraints suitable for helicopter winching;

6.5.25. Emergency lights in the accommodation, engine room and all escape routes;

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6.5.26. All escape routes in the accommodation and engine room shall be marked
with luminescent tape and signs and kept clear of all obstructions;

6.5.27. The position of all life saving appliances (extinguishers, axes, fire alarms,
etc.) shall be marked with luminescent tape and signs and kept clear of all
obstructions;

6.5.28. General and fire alarms in wheelhouse, accommodation and engine room;

6.5.29. Damage control equipment commensurate with size of the vessel, in

accordance with the Saudi Aramco Marine Department Specifications; and

6.5.30. Retro-reflective materials shall be fitted on all lifesaving appliances,

(extinguishers, axes, fire alarms, etc.).

6.6. ACCOMMODATION REQUIREMENTS

6.6.1. Air conditioned berth and mess area within the confines of the vessel's hull
to fully accommodate the vessel's crew, workers and Saudi Aramco
personnel in accordance with International Labor Organization (ILO)
Convention 92, Supplement 133 and Recommendation 140. The
accommodation shall to be clean and infestation free;

6.6.2. The vessel's air conditioning system shall be capable of maintaining a

maximum constant 24 degree centigrade (76 F) temperature and 50%
relative humidity in the above air conditioned areas under peak ambient
conditions of 45°C (113°F) air temperature, 95% relative humidity and 34°C
(93°F) sea temperature;

6.6.3. The mess room shall accommodate all on board in two sittings but minimum
twelve (12) seats;

6.6.4. If no designated recreation room is available, the mess room shall be used
outside mealtimes and be furnished with proper chairs, TV and video;

6.6.5. Galley stove shall be equipped with exhaust fan and washable filters;

6.6.6. One (1) toilet and shower per every six men. Toilet and shower areas shall
be fitted with exhaust fans;

6.6.7. One (1) washing machine and one (1) dryer unit for every 12 men but a
minimum of two of each;

6.6.8. Separate accommodation and facilities shall be provided for Saudi Aramco
Representatives in single/double cabin;

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6.6.9. Freezer, chiller and dry store, space sufficient for two (2) weeks provisions.
Freezer and chiller shall have external temperature gauges. Temperatures
on both shall be sustainable at -18°C and +4°C respectively. Walk-in rooms
shall have internal alarm each. Doors shall be equipped with latches and
able to open from inside;

6.6.10. Maximum four (4) beds in each cabin;

6.6.11. Two (2) double bed cabins shall be assigned to surveyors; and

6.6.12. One (1) office for surveyors.

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6.7. MACHINERY SPACES AND POWER REQUIREMENTS

6.7.1. Engine room spaces shall be clean and all equipment in good working order.
Bilges shall be kept dry and clean;

6.7.2. Engine room log book shall show all activities over 24 hour period and
include running hours, maintenance and repair works;

6.7.3. All machinery gauges, instrumentation, monitoring equipment and alarm

systems shall be in good working order on both engine room and duplicate
on bridge;

6.7.4. The vessel shall be fitted with two (2) matched engines developing a
minimum combined power rating of 2400 BHP at 100% MCR (maximum
continuous rating) under peak ambient conditions of 45°C (113°F) air
temperature, 95% relative humidity and 34°C (93°F) sea temperature. The
vessel shall be propelled by twin propellers giving a minimum daily
operating speed of 12 knots fully loaded to summer load line draft in
Beaufort 2 conditions;

6.7.5. Propulsion and engine vibration shall be kept to a minimum due to

sensitivity of survey equipment;

6.7.6. Where the vessel is fitted with clutched engines then the maximum clutch
time shall be no more than four (4) seconds when engines are running at idle
speed;

6.7.7. Controllable pitch propellers, not de-clutchable from the bridge, shall be
fitted with an audible and visible ahead/astern pitch and loss of pitch pump
alarms with accept/reset features, activated when command is transferred
to the engine room;

6.7.8. The vessel shall be fitted with a bow thruster and shall meet the following
minimum BHP requirements:

 Vessels less than 3000 BHP 250 BHP

 Vessels of 3000 to 3600 BHP 300 BHP
 Vessels of 3600 to 4200 BHP 350 BHP
 Vessels of 4200 and over 400 BHP

6.7.8.1. Bow thrusters shall be powered by a separate and independent

power source;

6.7.9. Steering system shall be fitted that provides 100% redundancy. The
steering motors shall be capable of moving the rudders over from 35 degrees
on one side to 35 degrees on the other side in not more than 28 seconds;

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6.7.10. Generators, minimum of two (2), each capable of supplying the full
operational load of the vessel when operating under full load conditions in
the Arabian Gulf in summer under peak ambient conditions of 45°C (113°F)
air temperature, 95% relative humidity and 34°C (93°F) sea temperature.
Where multiple generators are fitted (more than two) then the load shall be
distributed equally such that one stand-by generator will be available at all
times. Generators shall be able to be paralleled on the switchboard;

6.7.11. Voltage fluctuations and line spikes shall be kept to a minimum due to
sensitivity of survey equipment;

6.7.12. Self-contained sewage system that meets both MARPOL and ROPME
protocols shall be fitted;

6.7.13. Oily Water Separator shall be fitted with alarm for bilge overboard
discharge. The alarm shall activate whenever the oil content of overboard
discharge exceeds 15 ppm (parts per million);

6.7.14. All piping in the engine room and on deck shall be color coded and marked
to International or Saudi Aramco Standards;

6.7.15. Main and standby pumps shall be provided for the fire, ballast, bilge,
cooling, fuel transfer systems and domestic fresh water systems with dual
heaters;

6.7.16. Fuel and fresh water capacities shall be sufficient for 14 days continuous
operation;

6.7.17. Emergency fuel shut offs for all diesel engines shall be located externally
from the engine room and centralized where physically possible. All shall be
marked in clear form;

6.7.18. Bilge alarms shall be fitted in all engine spaces, periodically unattended
machinery spaces and remote spaces. Audible and visual alarm shall be
activated; and

6.7.19. Switchboard areas shall have rubber matting for safety.

6.8. MOORING EQUIPMENT

6.8.1. Two (2) bow anchors each fitted with 12 shots (1080 ft) of chain. Each anchor
shall have weight commensurate with tonnage of vessel and be high holding
type without weight reduction; and

6.8.2. Mooring ropes shall be in good condition and sufficient for the size of the
vessel.

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6.9. EXTERNAL CONDITION REQUIREMENTS

6.9.1. The vessel shall be well maintained and in seaworthy condition;

6.9.2. The working deck area shall be well illuminated without shadow areas;

6.9.3. Draft marks shall be clearly marked and visible forward and aft;

6.9.4. Loadline marks shall be clearly marked;

6.9.5. Adequate fendering shall be fitted to the vessel on both sides;

6.9.6. The deck/cargo area shall be clear and well maintained;

6.9.7. All tank air vents, sounding pipes and loading points shall be color coded to
Saudi Aramco Standards and clearly marked;

6.9.8. Arrangement for safe and easy transfer for personnel from vessel to
platform boat landing; and

6.9.9. Purpose built 3 meter (10 ft) ship to shore gangway shall be available.

6.10. SURVEY ARRANGEMENT

6.10.1. As per Saudi Aramco Hydrographic Survey Unit requirements; and

6.10.2. Wheelhouse shall have space and facilities for surveyors.

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7. PRODUCING SUPPORT VESSEL

THE VESSEL SHALL BE CAPABLE OF OPERATING AND TRANSITING IN ALL

SEAS AND WEATHER CONDITIONS WHICH MAY OCCUR IN THE ARABIAN
GULF AND HAVE MANEUVERABILITY TO MAINTAIN STATION UNDER THE
FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: WIND VELOCITY 12m/sec (24 knots), SIGNIFICANT
WAVE HEIGHT 1.6 M (5.3 ft), CURRENT VELOCITY 1.0 meters/sec (2 knots), WAVE
PERIODS IN ZULUF AND MARJAN OIL FIELDS ARE 10 SECONDS.

THE TOTAL NUMBER OF PERSONS ALLOWED ONBOARD SHALL BE STATED

ON THE SAFETY EQUIPMENT CERTIFICATE OR STATEMENT OF FACT BUT
SHALL NEVER EXCEED 20 PERSONS INCLUDING CREW.

7.1. THE FOLLOWING RULES AND REGULATIONS, AS UPDATED AND

 AMENDED, SHALL GOVERN THE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND
OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE OF THE VESSEL:

7.1.1. Country and Flag of Vessel Registry;

7.1.2. International recognized Classification Society;

7.1.3. International Convention on Tonnage Measurement, 1969;

7.1.4. International Convention on Load Lines, 1966;

7.1.5. International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), the 1974
SOLAS Convention, the 1978 SOLAS protocol and all subsequent
amendments including the 1991 amendments and Global Maritime Distress
and Safety System (GMDSS);

7.1.6. International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972 with

Resolutions A.464(XII), A.626(15) and A.678(16);

7.1.7. International Conference for the Prevention of Pollution at Sea by Ship's

1973 and 1978 (MARPOL);

7.1.8. Protocol concerning the Marine Pollution resulting from Exploration and
Exploitation of the Continental Shelf, 1979 (ROPME); and

7.1.9. Maritime Regulatory Bodies of the Saudi Arabian Government and those
International Maritime Conventions and Regulatory Bodies to which the
Saudi Arabian Government is a signatory.

7.2. THE FOLLOWING VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATES AND INSPECTION

FORMS SHALL BE ONBOARD THE VESSEL AT ALL TIMES:

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7.2.1. Certificate of Registry;

7.2.2. Certificate of Classification and latest Hull and Machinery Survey Reports;

7.2.3. International Tonnage Certificate;

7.2.4. Load Line with Valid Inspection Endorsement;

7.2.5. Statement of fact from the Classification Society listing all the safety
equipment on board and stating the maximum number of persons shall be
carried;

7.2.6. Ship's Radio Station License (dates in English);

7.2.7. Safe Manning Certificate;

7.2.8. Valid Certificates for Life Rafts and Hydro-Static Releases;

7.2.9. Certificate of Inspection of Fire Fighting Equipment, valid for 1 year;

7.2.10. Certificate of Inspection of Fixed Fire-Fighting Equipment, valid for 2 years;

7.2.11. Manufacture's Crane Certificates and Load Charts and Classification

Society Installation Approval (to be checked and certified by Saudi Aramco
Inspection Unit);

7.2.12. Stability Information including Crane Operations and Limitations, to be

endorsed by the Classification Society;

7.2.13. Saudi Arabian Work Permit (dates in English); and

7.2.14. De-Ratting Exemption Certificate and latest date of fumigation.

7.3. PERSONNEL MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

7.3.1. One (1) Master, with certification and qualifications in accordance with
Section 20 of this Marine Vessel Specifications & Requirements;

7.3.2. One (1) Chief Mate, with certification and qualifications in accordance with
Section 20 of this Marine Vessel Specifications & Requirements;

7.3.3. One (1) Chief Engineer, with certification and qualifications in accordance
with Section 20 of this Marine Vessel Specifications & Requirements;

7.3.4. Two (2) Mechanics, shall have two (2) years experience in this capacity at
sea;

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7.3.5. Two (2) Able Bodied Seamen, shall have two (2) years experience in this
capacity at sea;

7.3.6. One (1) Cook, shall be able to prepare Western, Arabic and Asian style
meals;

7.3.7. One (1) Messman, shall perform janitorial and cleaning duties in all vessel
accommodation areas and assist the Cook in food handling and meal
preparations;

7.3.8. Crane Operator shall be in possession of a valid Crane Operators License,

issued by his country of origin or the Saudi Arab Government, for at least
the capacity and the type of the vessel's crane. Crane Operator approval is
subject to passing a test of his crane operational capabilities as administered
by Saudi Aramco's Heavy Equipment Operator Testing and Training Unit.
Crane Operator, if dual qualified, can be one of the required crew members
in 7.3.2. - 7.3.6.;

7.3.9. All personnel must be trained in fire fighting and abandon ship procedures
and be able to swim; and

7.3.10. Every crew member shall be allocated personnel safety equipment and
clothing. Galley staff shall wear white utility clothing.

7.4. NAVIGATION AND COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

7.4.1. Deck Log Book;

7.4.2. Compass Error Book;

7.4.3. Watch Keeping Standing Instructions and Night Order Book, including 24
hours radio watch;

7.4.4. British Admiralty Charts for Saudi Arabian Waters corrected up-to-date.
"Notices to Mariners" file shall be kept onboard;

7.4.5. Saudi Aramco Field Charts corrected up-to-date. Saudi Aramco chart
correction file shall be kept onboard;

7.4.6. Saudi Aramco Tide Tables;

7.4.7. Admiralty Pilot Books for the Arabian Gulf;

7.4.8. Saudi Arabian Port Authority Regulations;

7.4.9. Nautical Almanac, Browns or similar with the Rules of the Road included;

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7.4.10. Sufficient Chart Instruments;

7.4.11. Two (2) pairs of Binoculars;

7.4.12. One (1) Gyro Compass complete with steering repeater and provisions for
obtaining gyro errors including azimuth ring and additional repeater if
required;

7.4.13. One (1) Magnetic Compass with provisions for obtaining compass deviations;

7.4.14. Deviation Card for magnetic compass shall not be more than one year old;

7.4.15. Two (2) Radars with a minimum range of 24 nautical miles. One (1) radar
shall have daylight viewing, be gyro stabilized and fitted with Electronic
Bearing Indicator (EBI) and Variable Range Marker (VRM) functions;

7.4.16. One (1) Automatic Pilot compatible with gyro compass;

7.4.17. One (1) Echo Sounder shall be visible day and night and be fitted with a
"minimum depth" alarm and a remote light emitting diode (LED) or digital
readout to allow the depth to be read from both the forward and aft
maneuvering positions;

7.4.18. One (1) Global Positioning System (G.P.S.) Satellite Navigation Receiver;

7.4.19. Two (2) fixed VHF radios having all International Marine Channels;

7.4.20. Two (2) handheld multi-channel VHF transceivers having International

Marine Channels 6, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16 and 67 as a minimum;

7.4.21. VHF marine frequencies 156.150, 157.200 and 157.425 MHz shall not be used
by vessels operating in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. These
frequencies correspond to International Marine Channels 3, 24 and 88.
Channel 6 is primarily designated for use for "Search and Rescue
Operations" and should not be used if it is in use for coordination of such
operations;

7.4.22. Daylight signal lamp with battery (Aldis type 6");

7.4.23. Emergency Telephone Communication between the bridge and engine room;

7.4.24. Fixed public address system covering the accommodation area, deck area
and engine room;

7.4.25. The Vessel shall have forward and aft control positions. Both forward and
aft positions shall be fitted with bow thruster, communications equipment,
rudder angle, heading, pitch and revolutions per minute (RPM) indicators;

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7.4.26. Emergency stops for propellers or main engines shall be located on the
bridge;

7.4.27. The Vessel shall have a clear arc of visibility of not less than 240 degrees
from each Control Position. Window wipers shall be fitted in center window
panel as a minimum;

7.4.28. Ship's Whistle;

7.4.29. Ship's Bell;

7.4.30. Forward and aft wheel house searchlights capable of being directed from
inside the wheel house close to the control positions;

7.4.31. Code Flags (International Code of Signals);

7.4.32. Daylight signal shapes and night signal lights as required;

7.4.33. Saudi Arabian courtesy ensigns; and

7.4.34. Navigation and Communication Equipment Failure/Repair file.

7.5. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

7.5.1. Personnel Onboard Record, including Gangway Sign-In and Visitors Book;

7.5.2. Safety equipment register maintained;

7.5.3. Personnel muster lists on each deck level;

7.5.4. Safety plans on each deck level;

7.5.5. Emergency response procedure, contact telephone numbers, medivac, etc.

posted;

7.5.6. Emergency fire plan shall be situated outside the accommodation in a highly
visible, easy to open, weatherproof and fire resistant container;

7.5.7. Abandon Ship, Man Overboard, Fire and Gas drills shall be held and logged
in accordance with the Saudi Aramco Marine Department Loss Prevention
Program. Various safety videos shall be provided and shown on a regular
basis;

7.5.8. Shall comply with Saudi Aramco General Instructions (GI's), Offshore
Instruction Manual (O.I.M.) 1.519 (Work Around Offshore Producing
Facilities), Marine Department Marine Instruction Manuals (M.I.M.'s) and

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Safety & Loss Prevention Program. Copies of all relevant instructions shall
be kept onboard;

7.5.9. Minimum of two (2) life rafts, one on each side. Life rafts on each side shall
have a capacity of the total number of persons the vessel is certified to carry.
 All life rafts shall be push launchable and secured with hydrostatic releases.
Life raft launching procedure shall be posted near both liferafts;

7.5.10. Life jackets for the number of persons the vessel is certified to carry and
spare life jackets in accordance with Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS)
Regulations but not less than 20% of the total capacity of the vessel. Each of
the life jackets shall be fitted with a whistle, a light and retro-reflective
tape. Spare life jackets shall be stowed in marked boxes adjacent to life
rafts. Life Jacket Donning Instructions shall be posted in accommodation
area;

7.5.11. Life buoys in accordance with Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) Regulations but
a minimum of six where two must be fitted with a smoke/light signal, and
two with a light and buoyant line. One life buoy must be positioned close to
the stern. Life buoys shall have grab lines and to be marked in capital
letters indicating vessel name and port of registry;

7.5.12. A minimum of six (6) work vests (flotation aid) for use on deck;

7.5.13. Fire hydrants, hoses and nozzles in accordance with Safety of Life at Sea
(SOLAS) Regulations. A minimum of two (2) hoses to reach any part of the
vessel. All nozzles shall be combined jet and spray. A minimum of five hoses
and nozzles shall be carried;

7.5.14. Fire Extinguishers shall be in accordance with Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS)
Regulations but shall have a minimum of five ABC Extinguishers in the
accommodation and one dry powder, four CO 2 and one 20 liter portable foam
extinguisher in the engine room;

7.5.15. Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) shall comply with
Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) requirements with
406 MHz as the primary and 121.5 MHz as the secondary and fitted with
hydrostatic release;

7.5.16. One (1) portable radar transponder (SARTS);

7.5.17. Fire Blanket in the engine room and the galley;

7.5.18. Two (2) fire axes, one to be sited outside the accommodation adjacent to the
working deck;

7.5.19. One (1) Fireman's Outfit;

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7.5.20. Six (6) Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus, Scott Air Paks or compatible
with minimum 30 minute bottles;

7.5.21. Fully stocked medical chest complete with "Shipmaster's Medical Guide";

7.5.22. Two (2) First Aid Boxes located in the bridge and engine room;

7.5.23. One (1) Stretcher capable for use in helicopter medivacs;

7.5.24. Emergency lights in the accommodation area, engine room and all escape
routes;

7.5.25. All escape routes in the accommodation and engine room shall be marked
with luminescent tape and signs and kept clear of all obstructions;

7.5.26. The position of all life saving appliances (extinguishers, axes, fire alarms,
etc.) shall be marked with luminescent signs;

7.5.27. General and fire alarms in wheelhouse, accommodation and engine room;

7.5.28. Damage control equipment commensurate with size of the vessel, in

accordance with the Saudi Aramco Marine Department Specifications; and

7.5.29. Retro-reflective materials shall be fitted on all lifesaving appliances,

(extinguishers, axes, fire alarms, etc.).

7.6. ACCOMMODATION REQUIREMENTS

7.6.1. Air conditioned berth and mess area within the confines of the vessel's hull
to fully accommodate the vessel's crew, workers and Saudi Aramco
personnel in accordance with International Labor Organization (ILO)
Convention 92, Supplement 133 and Recommendation 140. The
accommodation shall be clean and infestation free;

7.6.2. The vessel's air conditioning system shall be capable of maintaining a

maximum constant 24 degree centigrade (76°F) temperature and 50%
relative humidity in the above air conditioned areas under peak ambient
conditions of 45°C (113°F) air temperature, 95% relative humidity and 34°C
(93°F) sea temperature;

7.6.3. The mess room shall accommodate ten (10) persons in one sitting;

7.6.4. If no designated recreation room is available, the mess room shall be used
outside mealtimes and be furnished with proper chairs, TV and video;

7.6.5. Galley stove shall be equipped with exhaust fan and washable filters;

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7.6.6. One (1) toilet and shower per every six (6) men. Toilet and shower areas
shall be fitted with exhaust fans;

7.6.7. One (1) washing machine and one (1) dryer unit;

7.6.8. Separate accommodation and facilities for seven (7) Saudi Aramco
Representatives in single/double cabin(s);

7.6.9. Freezer, chiller and dry store, space sufficient for two (2) weeks provisions.
Freezer and chiller shall have external temperature gauges and freezer
temperature shall be sustainable at -18°C and chiller temperature at +4°C;
and

7.6.10. One Saudi Aramco office/workshop shall be provided.

7.7. MACHINERY SPACES AND POWER REQUIREMENTS

7.7.1. Engine room spaces shall be clean and all equipment in good working order.
Bilges shall be kept dry and clean;

7.7.2. Engine room log book shall show all activities over each 24 hour period and
include running hours, maintenance and repair works;

7.7.3. All machinery gauges, instrumentation, monitoring equipment and alarm

systems shall be in good working order on both engine room panel and
duplicate on bridge;

7.7.4. The vessel shall be fitted with two (2) matched engines developing a
minimum combined power rating of 1,400 BHP at 100% MCR (maximum
continuous rating). The vessel shall be propelled by twin propellers giving a
minimum daily operating speed of 11 knots fully loaded to summer load line
draft in Beaufort 2 conditions;

7.7.5. Where the vessel is fitted with clutched engines then the maximum clutch
time shall be no more than four (4) seconds when engines are running at idle
speed;

7.7.6. Controllable pitch propellers, not de-clutchable from the bridge, shall be
fitted with an audible and visible ahead/astern pitch and loss of pitch pump
alarms with accept/reset features, activated when command is transferred
to the engine room;

7.7.7. The vessel shall be fitted with bow thruster of minimum 130 BHP powered
by a separate and independent power source;

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7.7.8. Steering system shall be fitted that provides 100% redundancy. The
steering motors shall be capable of moving the rudders over from 35 degrees
on one side to 35 degrees on the other side in not more than 28 seconds;

7.7.9. The vessel shall have a minimum of two (2) generators and each generator
shall be capable of supplying the full load to the vessel under full operating
load conditions. Where multiple generators are fitted (more than two) then
the load shall be distributed such that a stand by generator will always be
available to ensure 100% load in the event of one generator failing.
Generators shall be able to be paralleled on the switchboard;

7.7.10. Vessel shall be fitted with sewage holding tank or treatment system;

7.7.11. Oily Water Separator to be compatible with relevant regulations;

7.7.12. All piping in the engine room and on deck shall be color coded and marked
to International or Saudi Aramco Standards;

7.7.13. Main and standby pumps shall be provided for the fire, ballast, bilge and
cooling systems and domestic fresh water system with dual heaters;

7.7.14. Fuel and fresh water capacities shall be sufficient for 14 days continuous
operation;

7.7.15. Emergency fuel shut offs for all diesel engines shall be located externally
from engine room and centralized where physically possible. All shall be
marked in clear form;

7.7.16. Bilge alarms shall be fitted in all engine spaces, periodically unattended
machinery spaces and remote spaces. Audible and visual alarm shall be
activated; and

7.7.17. Switchboard areas shall have rubber matting for safety.

7.8. MOORING EQUIPMENT

7.8.1. Two (2) bow anchors, each fitted with 10 shots (900 ft) of chain. Each anchor
shall have weight commensurate with tonnage of vessel; and

7.8.2. Mooring ropes shall be in good condition and sufficient for the size of the
vessel.

7.9. EXTERNAL CONDITION REQUIREMENTS

7.9.1. Vessel Dimension to comply with specific contract requirements or overall

length between 35 meters (115 ft) and 45 meters (148 ft), and draft maximum
3.05 meters (10 ft) at summer load line;

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7.9.2. The vessel shall be well maintained and in a seaworthy condition;

7.9.3. Draft marks shall be clearly marked and visible forward and aft;

7.9.4. Loadline marks shall be clearly marked;

7.9.5. Adequate fendering shall be fitted to the vessel on both sides and stern for
work at offshore installations;

7.9.6. Arrangement for safe and easy transfer of personnel from vessel to platform
boat landing; and

7.9.7. Purpose built 3 meters (10 ft) ship to shore gangway shall be available.

7.10. CRANE AND LOADING AREA REQUIREMENTS

7.10.1. Crane shall be in good operating condition and passed by Saudi Aramco
Crane Inspection Unit;

7.10.2. Fixed mounted marine hydraulic crane with telescopic boom capable of
extending to minimum of 18.38 meters (60') and capable of lifting ten (10)
metric tonnes at 3.05 M (10') radius and 1.0 metric tonnes at a 15.24 meters
(50') radius at full boom extension;

7.10.3. Crane Operator control position shall have 270° horizontal and 130° vertical
views;

7.10.4. Crane shall be provided with load radius indicator readouts;

7.10.5. Crane boom shall be marked with Safe Working Load (SWL);

7.10.6. Anti-two blocking device shall be fitted;

7.10.7. The available deck area shall be no less than 90 m 2 (969 sq. ft.);

7.10.8. Deck loading capacity of 1 metric tonne per square meter;

7.10.9. The deck/cargo area shall be clear of obstructions and well maintained;

7.10.10. The working deck area shall be well illuminated without shadow areas;

7.10.11. Adequate lashing arrangements and equipment provided for deck cargoes;

7.10.12. All slings and shackles shall be color coded and have the Safe Working Load
(SWL) stamped on them. A color/SWL code shall be displayed prominently
on the working area of the deck; and

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7.10.13. All tank air vents, sounding pipes and loading points shall be color coded to
Saudi Aramco Standards and clearly marked.

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8. CREW BOAT

THE VESSEL SHALL BE CAPABLE OF OPERATING AND TRANSITING IN ALL

SEAS AND WEATHER CONDITIONS WHICH MAY OCCUR IN THE ARABIAN
GULF AND HAVE MANEUVERABILITY TO MAINTAIN STATION UNDER THE
FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: WIND VELOCITY 12m/sec (24 knots), SIGNIFICANT
WAVE HEIGHT 1.4 M (4.6 ft), CURRENT VELOCITY 1.0 meters/sec (2 knots), WAVE
PERIODS IN ZULUF AND MARJAN OIL FIELDS ARE 10 SECONDS. THE VESSEL
SHALL BE CERTIFIED TO CARRY 16 PASSENGERS UNLESS A HIGHER FIGURE
IS STATED IN THE SPECIFIC CONTRACT.

8.1. THE FOLLOWING RULES AND REGULATIONS, AS UPDATED AND

 AMENDED, SHALL GOVERN THE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND
OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE OF THE VESSEL:

8.1.1. Country and Flag of Vessel Registry;

8.1.2. International recognized Classification Society;

8.1.3. International Convention on Tonnage Measurements, 1969;

8.1.4. International Convention on Load Lines, 1966;

8.1.5. International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), the 1974
SOLAS Convention, the 1978 SOLAS protocol and all subsequent
amendments including the 1991 amendments and Global Maritime distress
and Safety System (GMDSS);

8.1.6. International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972 with

Resolutions A.464(XII), A.626(15) and A.678(16); and

8.1.7. Maritime Regulatory Bodies of the Saudi Arabian Government and those
International Maritime Conventions and Regulatory Bodies to which the
Saudi Arabian Government is a signatory.

8.2. THE FOLLOWING VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATES AND INSPECTION

FORMS SHALL BE ONBOARD THE VESSEL AT ALL TIMES FOR
INSPECTION:

8.2.1. Certificate of Registry;

8.2.2. Certification of Classification, and latest Hull and Machinery Survey

Reports;

8.2.3. International Tonnage Certificate;

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8.2.4. Load Line with Valid Inspection Endorsement;

8.2.5. Statement of fact from the Classification Society listing all the safety
equipment on board and stating the maximum number of persons shall be
carried;

8.2.6. Ship's Radio Station License (dates in English);

8.2.7. Safe Manning Certificate;

8.2.8. Valid Certificates for Life Rafts and Hydro-Static Releases;

8.2.9. Certificate of Inspection of Fire Fighting Equipment, valid for one (1) year;

8.2.10. Certificate of Inspection of Fixed Fire Fighting Equipment, valid for two (2)
years;

8.2.11. Stability Information including Crane Operations and Limitations, shall be

endorsed by the Classification Society;

8.2.12. Saudi Arabian Work Permit (dates in English); and

8.2.13. De-Ratting Exemption Certificate and latest date of fumigation.

8.3. PERSONNEL MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

8.3.1. One (1) Master, with certification and qualifications in accordance with
Section 20 of this Marine Vessel Specifications & Requirements;

8.3.2. One (1) Chief Mate, with certification and qualifications in accordance with
Section 20 of this Marine Vessel Specifications & Requirements;

8.3.3. One (1) Chief Engineer, with certification and qualifications in accordance
with Section 20 of this Marine Vessel Specifications & Requirements;

8.3.4. One (1) Mechanic, shall have two (2) years experience in this capacity at sea;

8.3.5. One (1) Able Bodied Seaman, shall have two (2) years experience in this
capacity at sea;

8.3.6. One (1) Cook/Messman, shall be able to prepare Western, Arabic and Asian
style meals and perform janitorial and cleaning duties in all vessel
accommodation areas;

8.3.7. All personnel shall be trained in fire fighting and abandon ship procedures
and be able to swim; and

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8.3.8. Every crew member shall be allocated personnel safety equipment and
clothing. Galley staff shall wear white utility clothing.

8.4. NAVIGATION AND COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

8.4.1. Deck Log Book;

8.4.2. Compass Error Book;

8.4.3. Watch Keeping Standing Instructions and Night Order Book, including 24
hours radio watch;

8.4.4. British Admiralty Charts for Saudi Arabian Waters corrected up-to-date.
"Notices to Mariners" file shall be kept onboard;

8.4.5. Saudi Aramco Field Charts corrected up-to-date. Saudi Aramco chart
correction file shall be kept onboard;

8.4.6. Saudi Aramco Tide Tables;

8.4.7. Admiralty Pilot Books for the Arabian Gulf;

8.4.8. Saudi Arabian Port Authority Regulations;

8.4.9. Nautical Almanac, Browns or similar with the Rules of the Road included;

8.4.10. Sufficient Chart Instruments;

8.4.11. Two (2) pairs of Binoculars;

8.4.12. One (1) Gyro Steering Compass with provisions for obtaining gyro errors;

8.4.13. One (1) Magnetic Compass;

8.4.14. Deviation Card for magnetic compass shall not be more than one year old;

8.4.15. One (1) Automatic Pilot compatible with gyro compass;

8.4.16. Two (2) radars with a minimum range of 24 nautical miles. One (1) radar
shall have daylight viewing, be gyro stabilized and fitted with Electronic
Bearing Indicator (EBI) and Variable Range Marker (VRM) functions;

8.4.17. One (1) Echo Sounder shall be visible day and night and be fitted with a
"minimum depth" alarm and a remote light emitting diode (LED) or digital
readout to allow the depth to be read from both the forward and aft
maneuvering positions;

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8.4.18. One (1) Global Positioning System (GPS) Satellite Navigation Receiver;

8.4.19. Two (2) Multi-Channel VHF Radios including channels 6, 10, 11, 13, 16, 70
and 80;

8.4.20. Daylight signal lamp with battery;

8.4.21. Emergency Telephone Communication between the bridge and engine room;

8.4.22. Fixed public address system covering the accommodation and deck area;

8.4.23. The Vessel shall have forward and aft control positions. Both forward and
aft positions shall be fitted with bow thruster, communications equipment,
rudder angle, heading, depth, pitch and revolutions per minute (RPM)
indicators;

8.4.24. Emergency stops for propellers or main engines shall be located on the
bridge;

8.4.25. The Vessel shall have an arc of visibility of not less than 240 degrees from
each control position. Window wiper shall be fitted in center window panel
as a minimum;

8.4.26. Ship's Whistle;

8.4.27. Ship's Bell;

8.4.28. Searchlights capable of being directed from inside the wheel house close to
the control positions;

8.4.29. Code Flags (International Code of Signals);

8.4.30. Daylight signal shapes and night signal lights as required for all situations;

8.4.31. Saudi Arabian courtesy ensigns; and

8.4.32. Navigation and Communication Equipment Failure/Repair file.

8.5. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

8.5.1. Personnel Onboard Record, including Gangway Sign-In and Visitors Book;

8.5.2. Safety equipment register maintained;

8.5.3. Personnel muster list;

8.5.4. Safety plan;

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8.5.5. Passenger emergency instructions clearly visible (English/Arabic) in main

passenger area;

8.5.6. Emergency response procedure, contact telephone numbers, medivac, etc.

posted;

8.5.7. Emergency fire plan shall be situated outside accommodation in a highly

visible, easy to open, waterproof and fire resistant container;

8.5.8. Abandon Ship, Man Overboard, Fire and Gas Drills shall be held and logged
in accordance with Saudi Aramco Marine Department Loss Prevention
Program. Various safety videos shall be provided and shown on a regular
basis;

8.5.9. Shall comply with Saudi Aramco General Instructions (GI's,) Offshore
Instruction Manual (O.I.M.) 1.519 (Work Around Offshore Producing
Facilities), Marine Department Marine Instruction Manuals (M.I.M.'s) and
Safety & Loss Prevention Program. Copies of all relevant instructions shall
be kept onboard;

8.5.10. Minimum of two (2) life rafts, one on each side. Life rafts on each side shall
have a capacity of the total number of persons the vessel is certified to carry.
 All life rafts shall be push launchable and secured with hydrostatic releases.
Life raft launching procedure shall be posted near both liferafts;

8.5.11. Life jackets for the number of persons the vessel is certified to carry and
spare life jackets in accordance with Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS)
Regulations but not less than 20% of the total capacity of the vessel. Each of
the life jackets shall be fitted with a whistle, a light and retro-reflective
tape. Spare life jackets shall be stowed in marked boxes adjacent to life
rafts. Life Jacket Donning Instructions shall be posted in accommodation
area;

8.5.12. Life buoys in accordance with Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) Regulations but
a minimum of four where two must be fitted with a smoke/light signal, and
two with a light and buoyant line. One life buoy must be positioned close to
the stern. Life buoys shall have grab lines and to be marked in capital
letters indicating vessel name and port of registry;

8.5.13. A minimum of four (4) work vest (floatation aid) for use on deck;

8.5.14. Fire hydrants, hoses and nozzles in accordance with Safety of Life at Sea
(SOLAS) Regulations. A minimum of two hoses to reach any part of the
vessel. All nozzles shall be combined jet and spray;

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8.5.15. Fire extinguishers to be in accordance with Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS)

Regulations but shall have a minimum for four (4) ABC Extinguishers in the
accommodation and one dry powder, two CO2 and one (1) portable foam
extinguisher in the engine room;

8.5.16. Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon, (EPIRB);

8.5.17. Fire Blanket in the engine room and the galley;

8.5.18. Two (2) fire axes, one to be sited outside accommodation adjacent to the
working deck;

8.5.19. One (1) Fireman's Outfit;

8.5.20. One (1) set of self-contained breathing apparatus for each crew member,
Scott Air Paks or compatible with 30 minute bottle;

8.5.21. Fully stocked medical chest, complete with "Ship Master's Medical Guide";

8.5.22. One (1) First Aid Box;

8.5.23. One (1) Stretcher capable for use in helicopter medivac;

8.5.24. Emergency Lights in the accommodation, engine room and all escape routes;

8.5.25. All escape routes in the accommodation and engine room shall be marked
with luminescent tape and signs and kept clear of all obstructions;

8.5.26. The positions of all lifesaving appliances (extinguishers, axes, fire alarms,
etc.) shall be marked with luminescent tape and signs and kept clear of all
obstructions;

8.5.27. Abandon ship/fire alarm;

8.5.28. Damage control equipment commensurate with size of the vessel; and

8.5.29. Retro-reflective materials shall be fitted on all lifesaving appliances,

(extinguishers, axes, fire alarms, etc.).

8.6. ACCOMMODATION REQUIREMENTS

8.6.1. Air conditioned Berth and Mess area to fully accommodate the vessel's crew,
workers and Saudi Aramco personnel in accordance with International
Labor Organization (ILO) Convention 92, Supplement 133 and
Recommendation 140. The accommodation shall be clean and infestation
free;

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8.6.2. Mess room shall accommodate all crew members;

8.6.3. Galley stove shall be equipped with exhaust fan and washable filters;

8.6.4. One (1) toilet and shower per every six (6) men. Toilet and shower areas
shall be fitted with exhaust fan;

8.6.5. One (1) washing machine and one (1) dryer unit;

8.6.6. Freezer, chiller, and dry store spaces sufficient for two (2) weeks provisions;

8.6.7. A separate passenger toilet with exhaust fan;

8.6.8. Airline type seats for all the passengers the vessel is certified to carry and a
minimum of one table for their use; and

8.6.9. Passenger area shall be furnished with TV and video.

8.7. MACHINERY SPACES AND POWER REQUIREMENTS

8.7.1. Engine room spaces shall be clean and all equipment in good working order.
Bilges shall be kept dry and clean;

8.7.2. Engine room log book shall show all activities over 24 hour period and
include running hours, maintenance and repair works;

8.7.3. All machinery gauges, instrumentation, monitoring equipment and alarm

systems shall be in good working order on both engine room panel and
duplicate on bridge;

8.7.4. Two (2), three (3) or four (4) main engines operating two (2), three (3) or four
(4) propellers. The vessel shall be able to maintain a daily operational
speed of 18 knots fully loaded to summer load line draft in Beaufort 2
conditions;

8.7.5. Steering system shall be fitted that provides 100% redundancy. The
steering motors shall be capable of putting the rudders over from 35 degrees
on one side to 35 degrees on the other in not more than 28 seconds;

8.7.6. The vessel shall have a minimum of two (2) generators each capable of
supplying the full load to the vessel under full operating load conditions.
Where multiple generators are fitted (more than two) then the load shall be
distributed such that a stand by generator will always be available to ensure
100% load in the event of one generator failing. At least one generator shall
be battery started;

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8.7.7. All piping in the engine room and on deck shall be color coded and marked
to International or Saudi Aramco Standards;

8.7.8. Two (2) general service pumps and one emergency bilge pump;

8.7.9. Fuel and fresh water capacities shall be sufficient for eight (8) days
continuous operation; and

8.7.10. Emergency fuel shut off's for all diesel engines shall be located externally
from engine room and centralized where physically possible. All shall be
marked in clear form.

8.8. MOORING EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

8.8.1. One (1) Ship's anchor;

8.8.2. One (1) Anchor cable for above, a minimum of 100 meters length; and

8.8.3. Mooring ropes shall be in good condition and sufficient for the size of the
vessel.

8.9. EXTERNAL CONDITION REQUIREMENTS

8.9.1. Vessel dimensions to comply with specific contract requirements or:

8.9.1.1. For shallow water/sheltered areas, overall length a minimum

26.0 meters (85 ft.) and maximum draft 6 feet.

8.9.1.2. For deep water/exposed areas, overall length of minimum 33.5

meters (110 ft.) and a draft between 6 and 8 feet at summer
loadline.

8.9.2. The vessel shall be well maintained and in a good seaworthy condition;

8.9.3. Deck cargo capacity shall be minimum 18 metric tonnes;

8.9.4. The available deck area shall be no less than 60 m 2 (640 sq ft.);

8.9.5. The working deck area shall be well illuminated without shadow areas;

8.9.6. Draft marks shall be clearly defined forward and aft;

8.9.7. Loadline marks shall be clearly defined;

8.9.8. Adequate fendering shall be fitted to the vessel on both sides and stern;

8.9.9. The deck/cargo area shall be clear and well maintained;

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8.9.10. All tank air vents, sounding pipes and loading points shall be color coded
and clearly marked;

8.9.11. Arrangement for safe and easy transfer of personnel from vessel to platform
boat landing; and

8.9.12. Purpose built 3 meters (10 ft) ship to shore gangway shall be available.

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9. PILOT BOAT

THE VESSEL SHALL BE CAPABLE OF OPERATING AND TRANSITING IN ALL

SEAS AND WEATHER CONDITIONS WHICH MAY OCCUR IN THE ARABIAN
GULF AND HAVE MANEUVERABILITY TO MAINTAIN STATION UNDER THE
FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: WIND VELOCITY 12m/sec (24 knots), SIGNIFICANT
WAVE HEIGHT 1.4 M (4.6 ft) CURRENT VELOCITY 1.0 meters/sec (2 knots).

9.1. THE FOLLOWING RULES AND REGULATIONS, AS UPDATED AND

 AMENDED, SHALL GOVERN THE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND
OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE OF THE VESSEL.

9.1.1. Country and Flag of Vessel Registry;

9.1.2. International recognized Classification Society;

9.1.3. International Convention on Tonnage Measurements, 1969;

9.1.4. International Convention on Load Lines, 1966;

9.1.5. International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), the 1974
SOLAS Convention, the 1978 SOLAS protocol and all subsequent
amendments including the 1991 amendments and Global Maritime distress
and Safety System (GMDSS);

9.1.6. International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972 with

Resolutions A.464(XII), A.626(15) and A.678(16); and

9.1.7. Maritime Regulatory Bodies of the Saudi Arabian Government and those
International Maritime Conventions and Regulatory Bodies to which the
Saudi Arabian Government is a signatory.

9.2. THE FOLLOWING VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATES AND INSPECTION

FORMS SHALL BE ONBOARD THE VESSEL AT ALL TIMES FOR
INSPECTION.

9.2.1. Certificate of Registry;

9.2.2. Certification of Classification and latest Hull and Machinery Survey

Reports;

9.2.3. International Tonnage Certificate;

9.2.4. Load Line with Valid Inspection Endorsement;

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9.2.5. Statement of fact from the Classification Society listing all the safety
equipment on board and stating the maximum number of persons shall be
carried;

9.2.6. Ship's Radio Station License (dates in English);

9.2.7. Safe Manning Certificate;

9.2.8. Valid Certificates for Life Rafts and Hydro-Static Releases;

9.2.9. Certificate of Inspection of Fire Fighting Equipment, valid for one (1) year;

9.2.10. Certificate of Inspection of Fixed Fire Fighting Equipment, valid for two (2)
years;

9.2.11. Stability Information including Crane Operations and Limitations, to be

endorsed by the Classification Society;

9.2.12. Saudi Arabian Work Permit (dates in English); and

9.2.13. De-Ratting Exemption Certificate and latest date of fumigation.

9.3. PERSONNEL MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

9.3.1. One (1) Master, with certification and qualifications in accordance with
Section 20 of this Marine Vessel Specifications & Requirements;

9.3.2. One (1) Chief Mate, with certification and qualifications in accordance with
Section 20 of this Marine Vessel Specifications & Requirements;

9.3.3. One (1) Chief Engineer, with certification and qualifications in accordance
with Section 20 of this Marine Vessel Specifications & Requirements;

9.3.4. One (1) Mechanic, shall have two (2) years experience in this capacity at sea;

9.3.5. One (1) Able Bodied Seaman, shall have two (2) years experience in this
capacity at sea;

9.3.6. One (1) Cook/Messman shall be able to prepare Western, Arabic and Asian
style meals and perform janitorial and cleaning duties in all vessel
accommodation areas;

9.3.7. All personnel shall be trained in assisting Pilot at embarkation and

disembarkation, fire fighting and abandon ship procedures and be able to
swim; and

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9.3.8. Every crew member shall be allocated personnel safety equipment and
clothing. Galley staff shall wear white utility clothing.

9.4. NAVIGATION AND COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

9.4.1. Deck Log Book;

9.4.2. Compass Error Book;

9.4.3. Watch Keeping Standing Instructions and Night Order Book, including 24
hours radio watch;

9.4.4. British Admiralty Charts for Saudi Arabian Waters corrected up-to-date.
"Notices to Mariners" file shall be kept onboard;

9.4.5. Saudi Aramco Field Charts corrected up-to-date. Saudi Aramco chart
correction file shall be kept onboard;

9.4.6. Saudi Aramco Tide Tables;

9.4.7. Admiralty Pilot Books for the Arabian Gulf;

9.4.8. Saudi Arabian Port Authority Regulations;

9.4.9. Nautical Almanac, Browns or similar with the Rules of the Road included;

9.4.10. Sufficient Chart Instruments;

9.4.11. Two (2) pairs of Binoculars;

9.4.12. One (1) Gyro Steering Compass with provisions for obtaining gyro error;

9.4.13. One (1) Magnetic Compass;

9.4.14. Deviation Card for magnetic compass shall not be more than one year old;

9.4.15. One (1) Automatic Pilot compatible with gyro compass;

9.4.16. Two (2) radars with a minimum range of 24 nautical miles. One (1) radar
shall have daylight viewing, be gyro stabilized and fitted with Electronic
Bearing Indicator (EBI) and Variable Range Marker (VRM) functions;

9.4.17. One (1) Echo Sounder shall be visible day and night and be fitted with a
"minimum depth" alarm and remote light emitting diode (LED) or digital
readout to allow the depth to be read from both the forward and aft
maneuvering positions;

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9.4.18. One (1) Global Positioning System (GPS) Satellite Navigation Receiver;

9.4.19. Two (2) Multi-Channel VHF Radios including channels 6, 10, 11, 13, 16, 70
and 80;

9.4.20. Daylight signal lamp with battery;

9.4.21. Emergency telephone communication between the bridge and engine room;

9.4.22. Fixed public address system covering the accommodation and deck area;

9.4.23. The Vessel shall have forward and aft control positions if visibility
restricted due to design. Both forward and aft positions shall be fitted with
bow thruster, communications equipment, rudder angle, heading, depth,
pitch and revolutions per minute (RPM) indicators;

9.4.24. Emergency stops for propellers or main engines shall be located on the
bridge;

9.4.25. The Vessel shall have an arc of visibility of not less than 240 degrees from
each control position. Window wiper shall be fitted in center window panel
as a minimum;

9.4.26. Ship's Whistle;

9.4.27. Ship's Bell;

9.4.28. Two (2) Searchlights capable of being directed from inside the wheel house
close to the control positions;

9.4.29. Code Flags (International Code of Signals);

9.4.30. Daylight signal shapes and night signal lights as required for pilotage
operations and all other situations;

9.4.31. Saudi Arabian courtesy ensigns; and

9.4.32. Navigation and Communication Equipment Failure/Repair file.

9.5. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

9.5.1. Personnel Onboard Record, including Gangway Sign-In and Visitors Book;

9.5.2. Safety equipment register maintained;

9.5.3. Personnel muster list;

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9.5.4. Safety plan;

9.5.5. Emergency response procedure, contact telephone numbers, medivac, etc.

posted;

9.5.6. Emergency fire plan shall to be situated outside accommodation in a highly

visible, easy to open, waterproof and fire resistant container;

9.5.7. Abandon Ship, Man Overboard, Fire Drills shall be held and logged in
accordance with Saudi Aramco Marine Department Loss Prevention
Program with particular attention to man overboard procedure during Pilot
embarkation or disembarkation. Various safety videos shall be provided and
shown on a regular basis;

9.5.8. Shall comply with Saudi Aramco General Instructions (G.I.s) and Offshore
Instruction Manual (O.I.M.) 1.519 (Work Around Offshore Producing
Facilities) and Marine Department Marine Instruction Manuals (M.I.M.'s)
and Safety & Loss Prevention Program. Copies of all relevant instructions
shall be kept onboard;

9.5.9. Minimum of two (2) life rafts, one on each side. Life rafts on each side shall
have a capacity of the total number of persons the vessel is certified to carry.
 All life rafts shall be push launchable and secured with hydrostatic releases.
Life raft launching procedure shall be posted near both liferafts;

9.5.10. Life jackets for the number of persons the vessel is certified to carry and
spare life jackets in accordance with Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS)
Regulations but not less than 20% of the total capacity of the vessel. Each of
the life jackets shall be fitted with a whistle, a light and retro-reflective
tape. Spare life jackets shall be stowed in marked boxes adjacent to life
rafts. Life Jacket Donning Instructions shall be posted in accommodation
area;

9.5.11. Life buoys in accordance with Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) Regulations but
a minimum of four where two must be fitted with a smoke/light signal, and
two with a light and buoyant line. One life buoy must be positioned close to
the stern. Life buoys shall have grab lines and to be marked in capital
letters indicating vessel name and port of registry;

9.5.12. A minimum of four (4) work vests (floatation aid) for use on deck;

9.5.13. Fire hydrants, hoses and nozzles in accordance with Safety of Life at Sea
(SOLAS) Regulations. A minimum of two hoses to reach any part of the
vessel. All nozzles shall be combined jet and spray;

9.5.14. Fire extinguishers shall be in accordance with Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS)
Regulations but shall have a minimum for four (4) ABC Extinguishers in the

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accommodation a one dry powder, two CO2 and One (1) portable foam
extinguisher in the engine room;

9.5.15. Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon, (EPIRB);

9.5.16. Fire Blanket in the engine room and the galley;

9.5.17. Two (2) fire axes, one to be sited outside accommodation adjacent to the
working deck;

9.5.18. One (1) Fireman's Outfit;

9.5.19. Minimum of two (2) sets of self-contained breathing apparatus Scott Air
Paks or compatible with 30 minute bottle;

9.5.20. Fully stocked Medical Chest, complete with "Ship Master's Medical Guide";

9.5.21. One (1) First Aid Box;

9.5.22. One (1) Stretcher capable for use in helicopter medivac;

9.5.23. Emergency Lights in the accommodation, engine room and all escape routes;

9.5.24. All escape routes in the accommodation and engine room shall be marked
with luminescent tape and signs and kept clear of all obstructions;

9.5.25. The positions of all lifesaving appliances (extinguishers, axes, fire alarms,
etc.) shall be marked with luminescent tape and signs and kept clear of all
obstructions;

9.5.26. Abandon ship/fire alarm;

9.5.27. Damage control equipment commensurate with size of the vessel;

9.5.28. Two (2) Safety Harnesses available for crew assisting Pilot;

9.5.29. One (1) portable rigid rescue ladder extending two (2) feet into the sea; and

9.5.30. Retro-reflective materials shall be fitted on all lifesaving appliances,

(extinguishers, axes, fire alarms, etc.).

9.6. ACCOMMODATION REQUIREMENTS

9.6.1. Air conditioned Berth and Mess area to fully accommodate the vessel's crew,
workers and Saudi Aramco personnel in accordance with International
Labor Organization (ILO) Convention 92, Supplement 133 and

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Recommendation 140. The accommodation shall be clean and infestation

free;

9.6.2. Mess room shall accommodate all crew members. The mess room shall be
furnished with TV and video;

9.6.3. Galley stove shall be equipped with exhaust fan and washable filters;

9.6.4. One (1) toilet and shower per every six (6) men. Toilet and shower areas
shall be fitted with exhaust fan;

9.6.5. One (1) washing machine and one (1) dryer unit;

9.6.6. Freezer, chiller, and dry store spaces sufficient for two (2) weeks provisions;
and

9.6.7. A separate Pilot cabin.

9.7. MACHINERY SPACES AND POWER REQUIREMENTS

9.7.1. Engine room spaces shall be clean and all equipment in good working order.
Bilges shall be kept dry and clean;

9.7.2. Engine room log book shall show all activities over 24 hour period, and
include running hours, maintenance and repair works;

9.7.3. All machinery gauges, instrumentation, monitoring equipment and alarm

systems shall be in good working order on both engine room panel and
duplicate on bridge;

9.7.4. Two (2), three (3) or four (4) main engines operating two (2), three (3) or four
(4) propellers. The vessel shall be able to maintain a daily operating speed
of 18 knots fully loaded to summer load line draft in Beaufort 2 conditions;

9.7.5. Steering system shall be fitted that provides 100% redundancy. The
steering motors shall be capable of putting the rudders over from 35 degrees
on one side to 35 degrees on the other in not more than 28 seconds;

9.7.6. The vessel shall have a minimum of two (2) generators each capable of
supplying the full load to the vessel under full o perating load conditions.
Where multiple generators are fitted (more than two) then the load shall be
distributed such that a stand by generator will always be available to ensure
100% load in the event of one generator failing. At least one generator shall
be battery started;

9.7.7. All piping in the engine room and on deck shall be color coded and marked
to International or Saudi Aramco Standards;

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9.7.8. Two (2) General Service Pumps and one emergency bilge pump;

9.7.9. Fuel and fresh water capacity shall be sufficient for eight (8) days
continuous operation; and

9.7.10. Emergency Fuel Shut Off's for all diesel engines shall be located externally
from engine room and centralized where physically possible. All shall be
marked in clear form.

9.8. MOORING EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

9.8.1. One (1) Ship's anchor;

9.8.2. One (1) Anchor cable for above, a minimum of 100 meters length; and

9.8.3. Mooring ropes shall be in good condition and sufficient for the size of the
vessel.

9.9. EXTERNAL CONDITION REQUIREMENTS

9.9.1. Vessel minimum overall length shall be 26 meters (85 feet) and draft
between 6 and 9 feet at summer loadline;

9.9.2. The vessel shall be well maintained and in a good seaworthy condition;

9.9.3. The Pilot embarkation area shall be well illuminated without shadow areas;

9.9.4. Draft marks shall be clearly defined forward and aft;

9.9.5. Loadline marks shall be clearly defined;

9.9.6. Adequate fendering shall be fitted to the vessel on both sides and stern;

9.9.7. The deck/cargo area shall be clear and well maintained;

9.9.8. All tank air vents, sounding pipes and loading points shall be color coded
and clearly marked;

9.9.9. Arrangement for safe and easy transfer of Pilot from Pilot Boat to Ship shall
be provided including:

9.9.9.1. inboard handrails for the length of the bow;

9.9.9.2. inboard handrails on each quarter and around stern;
9.9.9.3. inboard handrails along the sides of the cabin;
9.9.9.4. heavy duty non-skid surface on all decks; and
9.9.9.5. fore deck shall be clear of protrusions and be flush.

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9.9.10. Purpose built 3 meters (10 ft) ship to shore gangway shall be available;

9.9.11. Word "PILOT" shall be painted on both sides of the vessel in letters of
minimum 24 inches; and

9.9.12. Two (2) heaving lines shall be available.

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10.  DYNAMIC POSITIONED (DP) VESSELS/CABLE LAY VESSEL

THE VESSEL SHALL BE CAPABLE OF OPERATING AND TRANSITING IN ALL

SEAS AND WEATHER CONDITIONS WHICH MAY OCCUR IN THE ARABIAN
GULF AND HAVE MANEUVERABILITY TO MAINTAIN STATION UNDER THE
FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: WIND VELOCITY 18m/sec (35 knots), SIGNIFICANT
WAVE HEIGHT 2.5 M (8.2 ft), CURRENT VELOCITY 1.0 meters/sec (2 knots), WAVE
PERIODS IN ZULUF AND MARJAN OIL FIELDS ARE 10 SECONDS.

DP VESSELS ONLY SHALL BE USED IN WATER DEPTHS IN EXCESS OF 10

METERS.

10.1. THE FOLLOWING RULES AND REGULATIONS, AS UPDATED AND

 AMENDED, SHALL GOVERN THE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND
OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE OF THE VESSEL:

10.1.1. Country and Flag of Vessel Registry;

10.1.2. International recognized Classification Society;

10.1.3. International Convention on Tonnage Measurements, 1969;

10.1.4. International Convention on Load Lines, 1966;

10.1.5. International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), the 1974
SOLAS Convention, the 1978 SOLAS Protocol and all subsequent
amendments including Global Maritime Distress and Safety System
(GMDSS);

10.1.6. International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972 with

Resolutions A.464(XII), A.626(15) and A.678(16);

10.1.7. International Conference for the Preve ntion of Pollution at Sea by Ship's
1973 and 1978 (MARPOL);

10.1.8. Protocol concerning Marine Pollution resulting form Exploration and

Exploitation of the Continental Shelf 1979 (ROPME); and

10.1.9. Maritime Regulatory Bodies of the Saudi Arabian Government and those
International Maritime Conventions and Regulatory Bodies to which the
Saudi Arabian Government is a signatory.

10.2. THE FOLLOWING VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATES AND INSPECTION

FORMS SHALL BE ONBOARD THE VESSEL UPON ARRIVAL AND READY
FOR INSPECTION:

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10.2.1. Certificate of Registry;

10.2.2. Certificate of Classification and latest Hull and Machinery Survey Reports;

10.2.3. International Tonnage Certificate;

10.2.4. Load Line with valid Inspection Endorsement;

10.2.5. Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate;

10.2.6. Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Certificate;

10.2.7. Cargo Ship Safety Radio Telephone Certificate;

10.2.8. Ship's Radio Station License (date in English);

10.2.9. Safe Manning Certificate;

10.2.10. Valid Certificates for Life Rafts and Hydro-Static releases;

10.2.11. Inspection of Fire Fighting Equipment, valid for 1 year;

10.2.12. Inspection of Fixed Fire Fighting Equipment, valid for 2 years;

10.2.13. International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate;

10.2.14. Oil Record Book in accordance with MARPOL 73/78 Annex 1, Regulation 20
and a Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan (SOPEP);

10.2.15. Manufacture's Crane Certificates and Load Charts and Classification

Society Installation Approval (shall be checked by Saudi Aramco Crane
Inspection Unit);

10.2.16. Diving Spread Certification (to be checked by Saudi Aramco Diving Unit);

10.2.17. Stability Information including Crane Operations and Limitations, to be

endorsed by the Classification Society;

10.2.18. Saudi Aramco Work Permit (dates in English);

10.2.19. De-Ratting Exemption Certificate and latest date of fumigation;

10.2.20. Dynamic Positioning (DP) Certificate or letter which has been authorized by
the Classification Authority;

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10.2.21. Annual DP Audit as carried out by the Classification Society or recognized

Third Party Inspectorate. The audit shall be valid when the vessel arrives
in-Kingdom;

10.2.22. F.M.E.A. (Failure Mode and Effect Analysis) report. A copy of this report
shall be on board the vessel as it forms an integral part of the DP
assessment;

10.2.23. Vessel DP Position Capability Plots (Footprint Charts). These plotted

charts shall indicate the vessel's position keeping capability in varying wind
and sea states. These plots shall show the vessels head to wind and sea,
beam on to the wind and sea and for each of these conditions the vessel shall
also show a downgraded condition with only 50% available propulsion; and

10.2.24. DP Operations Manual and Maintenance Log Books.

10.3. PERSONNEL - MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

10.3.1. One (1) Master, shall hold a U.S., U.K., or European License equal to a
British Department of Transport, Class 1 Certificate of Competency and a
DP Certificate and have three (3) years experience as Master on DP vessels;

10.3.2. Two (2) Chief Mates, shall hold a Master License equal to or better than a
British Department of Transport, Class 2 Certificate of Competency and a
DP Certificates and have two (2) years experience as Chief Mate on DP
vessels;

10.3.3. Two (2) Second Mates, shall hold a license equal to or better than a British
Department of Transport, Class 3 Certificate of Competency and a DP
Certificate and have one (1) year experience as Second Mate on DP vessels;

10.3.4. One (1) Chief Engineer, shall hold a U.S., U.K. or European License equal to
a British Department of Transport, Class 1 Motor Certificate of Competency
and have three (3) years experience on DP vessels;

10.3.5. Two (2) Second Engineers, shall hold a Marine Engineer's License equal to
or better than British Department of Transport, Class 2 Motor Certificate of
Competency and have two (2) years experience as Second Engineer on DP
vessels;

10.3.6. Two (2) Third Engineers, shall hold a license equal to or better than a
British Department of Transport, Class 3 Certificate of Competency and
have one (1) year experience on DP vessels;

10.3.7. Two (2) Electricians/Electronic Engineers , shall be in possession of

recognized Electrician/Electronic Certificate and DP Maintenance
Certificate and have two (2) years experience on DP vessels;

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10.3.8. Sufficient Marine crew to safely carry out the workscope intended;

10.3.9. Minimum (4) Mechanics, shall have four (4) years experience in this capacity
at sea;

10.3.10. Minimum six (6) Able Bodied Seamen, shall have four (4) years experience in
this capacity at sea;

10.3.11. Two (2) Cooks, shall be able to prepare Western, Arabic and Asian style
meals;

10.3.12. Two (2) Stewards, shall perform janitorial and cleaning duties in all vessel
accommodation areas and assist the Cook in food handling and meal
preparations;

10.3.13. Additional Catering Crew including experienced Cook to be commensurate

with number of people onboard;

10.3.14. Medic/Safety Officer trained in basic medical treatment and vessel safety
and safe working procedures;

10.3.15. Crane Operator shall be in possession of a valid Crane Operators License,

issued by his country of origin or the Saudi Arab Government, for at least
the capacity and the type of the vessel's crane. Crane Operator approval is
subject to passing a test of his crane operational capabilities as administered
by Saudi Aramco's Heavy Equipment Operator Testing and Training Unit;

10.3.16. All personnel shall be trained in fire fighting and abandon ship procedures
and be able to swim; and

10.3.17. Every crew member shall be allocated personnel safety equipment and
clothing. Galley staff shall wear white utility clothing.

10.4. NAVIGATION AND COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

10.4.1. Deck Log Book;

10.4.2. Compass Error Book;

10.4.3. Watch Keeping Standing Instructions and Night Order Book, including 24
hours radio watch;

10.4.4. British Admiralty Charts for Saudi Arabian waters corrected to-date.
"Notices to Mariners" file shall be kept onboard;

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10.4.5. Saudi Aramco Field Charts corrected up-to-date. Saudi Aramco chart
correction file shall be kept onboard;

10.4.6. Saudi Aramco Tide Tables;

10.4.7. Admiralty Pilot Books for the Arabian Gulf;

10.4.8. Saudi Arabian Port Authority Regulations;

10.4.9. Nautical Almanac, Browns or similar with Rules of the Road included;

10.4.10. Nautical Tables (Nories or similar);

10.4.11. Sufficient Chart Instruments;

10.4.12. Two (2) pairs of Binoculars;

10.4.13. Gyro Compass with steering repeater and provisions for obtaining gyro
errors including azimuth ring and additional repeater if required;

10.4.14. Magnetic Compass with provisions for obtaining compass deviations;

10.4.15. Deviation card for magnetic compass shall not be older than one year old;

10.4.16. Two (2) Radars with a minimum range of 24 nautical miles. One (1) radar
shall have daylight viewing, be gyro stabilized and fitted with Electronic
Bearing Indicator (EBI) and Variable Range Marker (VRM) functions;

10.4.17. One (1) Automatic Pilot compatible with gyro compass;

10.4.18. One (1) Echo Sounder visible both day and night with both plotted and
digital readout in feet and meters. The echo sounder shall be fitted with
remotes to all maneuvering positions;

10.4.19. One (1) Global Positioning System (G.P.S.) Satellite Navigation Receiver;

10.4.20. Two (2) fixed VHF radios having all International Marine Channels and
fitted with Digital Selective Calling (DSC);

10.4.21. Three (3) handheld multi-channel VHF transceivers having International

Marine Channels 6, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16 and 67 as a minimum;

10.4.22. VHF marine frequencies 156.150, 157.200, and 157.425 MHz shall not be used
by vessels operating in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. These
frequencies correspond to International Marine Channels 3, 24 and 88.
Channel 6 is primarily designated for use for "Search and Rescue

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Operations" and should not be used if it is in use for coordination of such

operations;

10.4.23. One (1) MF/HF SSB Radio Telephone with transmitter frequencies in the
band 1.6 to 30 MHz, including Digital Selective Calling (DSC) channel 2187.5
kHz and full receiver coverage in the band 100 kHz to 30 MHz;

10.4.24. One (1) MF/HF Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS)
Digital Selective Calling (DSC) watchkeeping receiver;

10.4.25. One (1) Navtex receiver;

10.4.26. Daylight signal lamp with Battery (Aldis type 6");

10.4.27. Emergency telephone system between the bridge, engine room, Master's
cabin and dive control;

10.4.28. Fixed public address system covering the accommodation, deck area and
engine room;

10.4.29. The vessel shall have forward and aft control positions. Both forward and
aft positions shall be fitted with communications equipment, rudder angle,
heading, pitch and revolutions per minute (RPM) indicators;

10.4.30. Emergency stops for propellers and thrusters shall be located at all control
stations;

10.4.31. The vessel shall have a clear arc of visibility of not less than 240 degrees
from each control position. Window wipers shall be fitted in center window
panel as a minimum;

10.4.32. Ship's Bell and Gong;

10.4.33. Ship's Whistle;

10.4.34. Forward and aft wheel house searchlights capable of being directed from
inside the wheel house close to the control positions;

10.4.35. Code Flags (International Code of Signals);

10.4.36. Navigation lights and daylight shapes in accordance with International

Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea. All lights shall have "non
function" alarms;

10.4.37. Saudi Arabian courtesy ensigns;

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10.4.38. Aviation Radio (USB) with frequencies 121.5, 138.200, 138.225 and 138.250
MHz;

10.4.39. Aviation homing beacon (non-directional aviation beacon);

10.4.40. Internal telephone system;

10.4.41. One (1) hand held Anemometer (to check DP anemometer); and

10.4.42. Navigation and Communication Equipment Failure/Repair file.

10.5. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

10.5.1. Personnel Onboard Record, including Gangway Sign-In and Visitors Book;

10.5.2. Safety equipment register maintained;

10.5.3. Personnel muster list on each deck level;

10.5.4. Safety plan on each deck level;

10.5.5. Emergency response procedure, contact telephone numbers, medivac, etc.

posted;

10.5.6. Emergency Fire Plan situated outside accommodation in a highly visible,

easy to open, weather proof container;

10.5.7. Abandon Ship, Man Overboard, Fire and Gas Drills shall be held and logged
in accordance with Saudi Aramco Marine Department Loss Prevention
Program. Various safety videos shall be provided and shown on a regular
basis;

10.5.8. Shall comply with Saudi Aramco General Instructions (GI's), Offshore
Instruction Manual (O.I.M.) 1.519 (Work Around Offshore Producing
Facilities), Marine Department Marine Instruction Manuals (M.I.M.'s) and
Safety & Loss Prevention Program. Copies of all relevant instructions shall
be kept onboard;

10.5.9. Life rafts with a total capacity of double the number of persons the vessel is
certified to carry. The life rafts will be situated equally on each side of the
vessel and shall be push launchable and secured with hydrostatic releases.
Each life raft station shall be clearly identified. Life raft launching
procedure shall be posted near both liferafts;

10.5.10. Emergency lights, for lifeboat and life raft embarkation stations, on deck
and over the side;

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10.5.11. Life jackets for the number of persons the vessel is certified to carry and
spare life jackets in accordance with Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS)
Regulations but not less than 20% of total capacity of the vessel. Each of the
life jackets shall be fitted with a whistle, light and retro-reflective tape.
Spare life jackets shall be stowed in marked boxes adjacent to life rafts. Life
Jacket Donning Instructions shall be posted in accommodation area;

10.5.12. Life buoys in accordance with Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) Regulations but
a minimum of eight (8) where two (2) must be fitted with a self-ativititing
smoke/light signal and four (4) with a light and buoyant line. One (1) life
buoy must be positioned close to the stern. Life buoys shall have grab lines
and be marked in capital letters indicating vessel name and port of registry;

10.5.13. A minimum of twelve (12) work vests (floatation aid) for use on deck;

10.5.14. Fire hydrants, hoses and nozzles in accordance with Safety of Life at Sea
(SOLAS) Regulations. A minimum of two (2) hoses to reach any part of the
vessel. All nozzles shall be combined jet and spray. A minimum of six (6)
hoses shall be onboard;

10.5.15. Fixed fire extinguisher system shall be available for engine rooms, generator
rooms, emergency generator rooms, auxiliary machinery spaces and galley;

10.5.16. Fire Extinguishers shall be in accordance with Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS)
Regulations but shall have a minimum of six (6) ABC Extinguishers in the
accommodation. One approved foam extinguisher of not less than 45 lb
capacity in every engine space and One (1) portable foam extinguisher for
every 750 kw of engine power or part of. Also a minimum of one 10 lb. dry
powder and four (4) CO2 portable extinguishers;

10.5.17. Two (2) Fire Monitors, each with a capacity of 350 m 3 /hour with a horizontal
throw of 70 meters. Designated pump(s) shall supply monitors;

10.5.18. Fire Detection (smoke) System in accommodation and service and working
spaces;

10.5.19. Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) shall comply with the
Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) Requirements with
406 MHz as the primary and 121.5 MHz as the secondary and fitted with
hydrostatic release;

10.5.20. Two (2) portable radar transponders (SARTS);

10.5.21. Fire blanket in the engine room and the galley;

10.5.22. Three (3) fire axes, one shall be sited outside accommodation adjacent to the
working deck;

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10.5.23. Three (3) Firemen's Outfits, each shall be contained in its own separate and
marked storage unit. One outfit shall be readily available for use on the
helideck;

10.5.24. Six (6) Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus, Scott Air Paks compatible with
minimum 30 minute bottles;

10.5.25. Fully stocked medical locker, complete with "Shipmaster's Medical Guide";

10.5.26. Four (4) First Aid Boxes ( one each located at dive station, bridge, engine
room and galley;

10.5.27. Two (2) stretchers, one shall be a shell type designed with a four point lift
assembly and casualty restraints suitable for helicopter winching;

10.5.28. Emergency Lights in the accommodation, engine room and all escape routes;

10.5.29. All escape routes in the accommodation and engine room shall be marked
with luminescent tape and signs and kept clear of all obstructions;

10.5.30. The position of all life saving appliances (extinguishers, axes, fire alarms
etc.) shall be marked with luminescent signs;

10.5.31. Abandon Ship and Fire Alarms Systems;

10.5.32. Damage control equipment commensurate with the size of the vessel in
accordance with the Saudi Aramco Marine Department Specifications;

10.5.33. One (1) motorized Rescue Boat, stowed in a state of readiness for launching
in not more than 5 minutes. Rescue boat shall be launched and tested once a
month;

10.5.34. Rescue zones on both sides of the vessel shall be a minimum 5 meters in
length with removable bulwark, illuminated and equipped with ladder or
rescue net;

10.5.35. Two (2) H 2S Detectors;

10.5.36. One (1) Oxygen Meter;

10.5.37. When working in hazardous locations, living accommodations shall be

provided with means of securing against ingress of gas; and

10.5.38. Retro-reflective materials shall be fitted on lifesaving equipment.

10.6. ACCOMMODATION REQUIREMENTS

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10.6.1. Air conditioned berth and mess area to fully accommodate the vessel's crew
and Saudi Aramco personnel in accordance with International Labor
Organization (ILO) Convention 92, Supplement 133 and Recommendation
140. Accommodation shall be clean and infestation free;

10.6.2. Vessel's air conditioning system shall be capable of maintaining a maximum

constant 24° C (76° F) temperature and 50% relative humidity in the above
air conditioned areas under peak ambient conditions of 45°C (113°F) air
temperature, 95% relative humidity and 34°C (93°F) sea temperature;

10.6.3. Mess room shall accommodate all on board in two sittings but minimum
sixteen (16) seats;

10.6.4. Galley stove shall be equipped with exhaust fan and washable filters;

10.6.5. One (1) shower and toilet for every six men. Toilet and shower areas shall
be fitted with exhaust fans;

10.6.6. One (1) washing machines and one (1) dryer for every twelve (12) men but
minimum of two (2) of each;

10.6.7. Freezer, chiller and dry store space sufficient for two (2) weeks provisions.
Freezer and chiller shall have external temperature gauges. Temperatures
of both shall be sustainable at -18°C and +4°C respectively. Walk-in rooms
shall have internal alarm each. Doors shall be equipped with latches and
able to open from inside;

10.6.8. Saudi Aramco Rigmove Master and Producing Representative shall have
single cabins with facilities;

10.6.9. Assigned medical treatment area with equipment, supplies, cold and hot
water;

10.6.10. Maximum four (4) beds in each cabin;

10.6.11. Recreation room (s) for a minimum of one third of all personnel onboard
furnished with proper seats, TV and video; and

10.6.12. Two (2) offices for Saudi Aramco use equipped with writing desks, filing
cabinets and communication.

10.7. MACHINERY SPACES

10.7.1. Engine Room Spaces shall be clean and all the equipment in good working
order. Bilges shall be kept dry and clean;

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10.7.2. Engine room log book shall show all activities over 24 hour period and
include running hours, maintenance and repair works;

10.7.3. All machinery gauges and instrumentation monitoring equipment and alarm
systems shall be in good working order on both engine room panel and
duplicate on bridge;

10.7.4. Controllable pitch propellers, not de-clutchable from the bridge, shall be
fitted with an audible and visible ahead/astern pitch and loss of pitch pump
alarms with accept/reset features, activated when command is transferred
to the engine room;

10.7.5. Self-contained sewage treatment system shall be fitted that meets both
MARPOL and ROPME protocols;

10.7.6. Oily water separator shall be fitted with alarm for bilge overboard
discharge. The alarm shall activate whenever the oil content of the
overboard discharge exceeds 15 ppm (parts per million);

10.7.7. All piping in the engine room and on deck shall be color coded either to
International or Saudi Aramco Standards;

10.7.8. Main and stand-by pumps shall be provided for fire, ballast, cooling and
bilge systems and domestic fresh water system with dual heaters;

10.7.9. Fuel and water capacity shall be sufficient for minimum of 21 days
continuous operation;

10.7.10. Emergency fuel shut offs for all diesel engines shall be located externally
from engine room and centralized where physically possible. All shall be
marked in clear form;

10.7.11. Bilge alarms shall be fitted in all engine spaces, periodically unattended
machinery spaces and remote spaces. Audible and visual alarm shall be
activated;

10.7.12. Engine control room shall be air conditioned and sound proofed.
Switchboard areas shall have rubber matting for safety; and

10.7.13. All machinery items in Section 10.13 shall be complied with.

10.8. MOORING EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

10.8.1. Two (2) bow anchors fitted with 12 shots (1080 ft.) of chain. Each anchor
shall have weight commensurate with tonnage of vessel and be high holding
type without reduction; and

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10.8.2. Mooring ropes shall be in good condition and sufficient for the size of the
vessel.

10.9. EXTERNAL CONDITION REQUIREMENTS

10.9.1. The vessel shall be well maintained and in a good, seaworthy condition;

10.9.2. Draft marks shall be clearly marked and visible forward and aft;

10.9.3. Loadline marks shall be clearly marked;

10.9.4. Maximum draft shall not exceed 7 meters at summer load line;

10.9.5. Adequate fendering shall be fitted to the vessel on both sides;

10.9.6. All thruster emblems on the ship's hull shall be clearly defined; and

10.9.7. Purpose built 3 meters (10 ft) ship to shore gangway shall be available.

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10.10. CRANE AND LOADING AREA REQUIREMENTS

10.10.1. Crane shall be in good operating condition and passed by Saudi Aramco
Crane Inspection Unit;

10.10.2. Crane capacity shall be in accordance with specific contract requirements;

10.10.3. Crane Operator control position shall have 270° horizontal and 130° vertical
views;

10.10.4. Crane shall be provided with load radius indicator readouts;

10.10.5. Crane boom shall be marked with Safe Working Load (SWL);

10.10.6. Anti-two blocking device shall be fitted;

10.10.7. Hoist compensation device shall be fitted;

10.10.8. The available deck area shall be as per specific contract requirement;

10.10.9. Deck loading capacity of 2.5 metric tonnes per meters square meters;

10.10.10. The deck/cargo area shall be clear of obstructions and well maintained;

10.10.11. The working deck area shall be well illuminated without shadow areas;

10.10.12. Adequate lashing arrangements and equipment provided for deck cargoes;

10.10.13. All slings and shackles shall be color coded to indicate individual Safe
Working Load (SWL). A color/SWL chart shall be displayed prominently on
the working area of the deck; and

10.10.14. All tank air vents, sounding pipes and loading points shall be color coded to
International or Saudi Aramco Marine Standards and clearly marked.

10.11. HELIPORT REQUIREMENTS

10.11.1. Helideck shall be in good operating condition and passed by Saudi Aramco
 Aviation Department;

10.11.2. Helideck shall be certified for minimum of a Bell 212 Helicopter;

10.11.3. Helideck surface shall be non skid and of solid construction with drainage of
1 foot per 100 feet;

10.11.4. Helideck shall be painted in accordance with IAW Saudi Aramco Mandatory
Drawing;

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10.11.5. A horizontal safety fence of 5 feet with an incline of 1 to 10 shall surround

the helideck;

10.11.6. Minimum four tie-down points to allow one helicopter shall be secured in
the middle of the helideck;

10.11.7. Minimum eight alternative yellow and blue perimeter lights (30 - 60 W) shall
be installed. The light guards shall not protrude more than 6 inches above
the helideck;

10.11.8. Two (2) access routes from the helideck, one of the routes shall be marked
"Emergency Use Only";

10.11.9. Helideck Landing Officer shall be in attendance during landing and take off.
Every helideck attendant shall wear a red safety vest;

10.11.10. Passenger waiting area shall be established a minimum of 7 feet below the
helideck and shall be equipped with helicopter and boarding instructions,
warning signs, ear protectors and weighing equipment;

10.11.11. CO 2 Extinguishers of a total capacity not less than 18 kg. One unit shall be
portable for use in helicopter engine compartment;

10.11.12. Two (2) dual purpose fire nozzles and hoses sufficient to reach any part of
the helideck;

10.11.13. Four (4) 30 pound ABC dry chemical portable fire extinguishers shall be
located at first level below helideck and ready for immediate use;

10.11.14. A fully equipped helicopter crash/emergency box shall be located close to the
helideck;

10.11.15. Wind sock in good condition shall be installed in an area clear of all
obstructions and visible to aircraft pilots approaching for landing. The wind
sock shall be illuminated at night;

10.11.16. All obstructions including crane jibs shall be fitted with omni-directional red
obstruction lights of at least 30 watts;

10.11.17. Rotating or flashing beacon shall be installed on the cab of any crane that
can reach the helideck. The beacon shall be illuminated whenever the crane
engine is operating;

10.11.18. All crane operations shall cease when helicopters are landing and taking off;

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10.11.19. An emergency power supply shall provide power to the perimeter and
obstruction lighting and lighting along helideck access routes; and

10.11.20. Means to prevent collection of liquids on helideck and prevent liquids

spreading to our falling on other parts of the vessel.

10.12 DP TRAILS AND AUDIT

10.12.1. Where possible DP vessels shall be inspected prior to arrival in-Kingdom;

and

10.12.2. All DP vessels shall be subject to inspection and performance trials prior to
carrying out any work in the Saudi Aramco offshore areas;

10.12.3. All thrusters, power management systems, auxiliary systems and DP

position keeping systems shall be tested to ensure their correct operation;
and

10.12.4. Set-up trials shall be conducted prior to any work being carried out at the
proposed work site.

10.13. DP EQUIPMENT AND POWER MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

10.13.1. DP Vessels operating within the Saudi Aramco offshore areas shall comply
with the following:

10.13.1.1. Classification society guidelines for the specifications and

operation of DP Vessels.

10.13.1.2. DPVOA (Dynamic Positioning Vessel Operators Association)

annual DP Trial or equivalent Classification Society Trial Report.

10.13.2. The DP system with all associated equipment shall be operational under
peak ambient conditions of 45°C (113°F) air temperature, 95% relative
humidity and 34°C (93°F) sea temperature;

10.13.3. A Duplex (twin system) DP System shall be fitted with one (1) on line
computer and one (1) off line computer. Either computer shall be brought on
line automatically and manually;

10.13.4. Position keeping limits are to be 3 meters and 2 degrees operating in 28

knots of wind and 6/8 ft. seas with a residual one knot current on all
headings;

10.13.5. The computers shall be supplied through a duplex UPS (un-interrupted

power supply). Each UPS system shall be supplied separately from
independent distribution boards. Each distribution board shall be fed from

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independent supplies on the switch board either side of the bus-tie breaker.
On vessels with independent switch boards the supplies shall be from each
separate unit;

10.13.6. The computers shall also have an alternative supply into the UPS from the
emergency generator switch board supply side. This supply shall be
separate from the UPS normal supplies;

10.13.7. Where computers require air conditioning, the system shall be functional
and adequate to maintain satisfactory operational temperatures at the peak
of summer in the Arabian Gulf;

10.13.8. Line drawings for the power distribution, UPS, Alternative Power Supply,
and all DP systems shall be on board the vessel;

10.13.9. Adequate spare equipment shall be carried to ensure the safe operation of
the vessel;

10.13.10. Three (3) Gyro Compasses shall be interfaced to the DP System;

10.13.11. One (1) Gyro Difference Alarm shall be fitted to the DP System;

10.13.12. One (1) Gyro shall be operated off 24 volts;

10.13.13. Two (2) Vertical Reference Units shall be fitted to the DP System;

10.13.14. Two (2) Anemometers shall be fitted to the DP System;

10.13.15. One (1) On Line Printer shall be fitted to the DP System;

10.13.16. DP System discs or tapes shall be carried along with off line diagnostic disc
or tapes;

10.13.17. Three (3) independent DP reference systems shall be used with the DP
system. Each reference unit shall be a stand alone system and any
configuration of the following may be used:

10.13.17.1. 2 x taut wires + 1 HPR (hydro-acoustic

position reference
system) unit

10.13.17.2. 2 x HPR units + 1 taut wire

10.13.17.3. 1 x taut wire + 1 HPR + 1 artemis unit

(a micro-wave

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position reference
system unit)

10.13.17.4. If a vessel is fitted with other position reference systems such as

Differential GPS, Micro-Fix, or similar then they may be
accepted as a reference system provided they are stand alone
systems.

10.13.18. Cable Laying and Pipeline Inspection vessels require a Map Draw and Auto
Track Facility;

10.13.19. Where HPR is to be used then there shall be three (3) separately coded
transponders supplied with the vessel;

10.13.20. Where the HPR System is fitted with two transducers then one transducer
shall be of the tracking head type;

10.13.21. Where HPR is to be used then transducers shall have winches and sinker
weights fitted to allow deployment of the transponders;

10.13.22. Where taut wires are fitted, spare wires and weights shall be carried for
each unit;

10.13.23. Where artemis units are to be used, they shall be to Class 1 Explosion Proof
standard with back-up battery support. Mk 4 artemis units are the Saudi
 Aramco standard;

10.13.24. Heading indicators shall be fitted in the fore and aft wheel house control
positions;

10.13.25. Visibility shall be no less than 240 degrees around the horizon from the
operator's position;

10.13.26. The vessel shall be fitted with forward and aft bridge controls independent
of the DP system. Thruster and propulsion indicators shall be separate from
the DP system. In all systems the change of control from forward to aft
control and vice versa, and into joy stick or DP shall be clearly marked;

10.13.27. The vessel shall be fitted with a remote joy stick control which shall be
independent of the DP System;

10.13.28. The configuration o f the propulsion system shall be such that the vessel will
meet the 50% redundancy rule. The vessel shall be fitted with sufficient
thrusters and propellers to meet the operating criteria in 10.13.4. Vessels
may be fitted with tunnel or azimuthing thrusters or a combination of these
to meet the positioning requirements;

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10.13.29. Vessels shall have a minimum of two (2) bow thrusters and two (2) stern
thrusters;

10.13.30. All vessels shall be fitted with two (2) stern propulsion units. Where
azimuth thrusters are fitted aft for propulsion then the vessel may not
require stern tunnel thrusters as per 10.13.29.;

10.13.31. Gill Jet and Voith Schneider units or similar are not acceptable as thruster
or propulsion units;

10.13.32. The power generation system shall comply with and be capable of providing
sufficient power to allow the vessel to remain operational with only 50%
electrical power availability;

10.13.33. The switchboard design shall be such that power to 50% of the main and
vital services is maintained in the event of a power failure in one section of
the switchboard. In diesel electric propulsion systems where the motive
power to all propulsion units is through the HV switchboard then the
switchboard shall be split in such a way as to provide power from each side
of the switchboard to one bow thruster, one stern thruster and one stern
propeller;

10.13.34. Electrical distribution panels in the DP system shall comply with the 50%
rule, in that the vessel will remain operational in the event of a p ower
failure to any one distribution panel in the system;

10.13.35. Fuel oil systems shall be arranged such that daily service tank supplies are
split so that no single point failure will cause loss of fuel to ALL of the
vessels' generators/engines. Where port and starboard daily service tanks
are fitted to supply multiple generators/engines, then where possible,
individual supply and return lines shall be fitted from and to the service
tanks. Cross over connections shall be fitted between daily service tanks;

10.13.36. No item of machinery utilized in power generation or position keeping

(thrusters) shall rely on one common service, i.e., all thrusters shall have
individual header tanks;

10.13.37. The emergency generator where fitted on a DP diving vessel shall be

capable of supplying sufficient power to enable dive bell recovery and supply
all essential diving and vessel services;

10.13.38. Preferential trips shall be fitted in a power management system such that
the system will shed such non essential services as required to maintain
load to the propulsion system;

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10.13.39. Diesel/electric propulsion systems shall be fitted with circuit breaker

protection for each of the generators. The switchboard circuit breakers
shall include overload, under voltage and reverse power protection;

10.13.40. Where possible ALL reference systems shall be capable of deployment from
the DP working area on the bridge, i.e., taut wires and HPR transponders.
Where it is not possible to deploy these units remotely then there shall be
adequate communication between the bridge and the deployment station;

10.13.41. All overside reference units whether HPR or taut wire shall be adequately
illuminated at night;

10.13.42. All DP vessels shall have on board adequate check lists for all aspects of the
operation concerned including but not limited to:

10.13.42.1. Pre Dive Check List

10.13.42.2. Post Dive Check List
10.13.42.3. DP Set-up Check List
10.13.42.4. DP Trial Check List
10.13.42.5. Six Hourly Operator Check List.

10.13.43. A status board shall be fitted on the bridge close to the DP operator.

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11. SPECIAL PURPOSE VESSELS

11.1. MISCELLANEOUS VESSELS, SUCH AS HEAVY LIFT SHIP'S, MOORING

BOATS, POLLUTION BARGES AND VESSELS, DREDGERS, BUNKER BOATS
 AND SELF-PROPELLED TRANSPORT VESSELS, WILL BE ACCEPTED
SUBJECT TO INDIVIDUAL SPECIFICATION.

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12. CONSTRUCTION/HEAVY LIFT/PIPELAY BARGE

THE BARGE SHALL BE CAPABLE OF OPERATING AND TRANSITING IN ALL

SEAS AND WEATHER CONDITIONS WHICH MAY OCCUR IN THE ARABIAN
GULF.

 ALL ACCOMMODATION SHALL BE ABOVE THE MAIN DECK FOR ALL BARGES
WITHOUT DOUBLE HULL OR DOUBLE BOTTOM AND WING TANKS.

12.1. THE FOLLOWING RULES AND REGULATIONS, AS UPDATED AND

 AMENDED, SHALL GOVERN THE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND
OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE OF THE BARGE.

12.1.1. Country and flag of Vessel Registry;

12.1.2. International Recognized Classification Society;

12.1.3. International Convention of Load Lines, 1966;

12.1.4. International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), the 1974
SOLAS Convention, the 1978 SOLAS protocol and all subsequent
amendments including the 1991 amendments and Global Maritime Distress
and Safety System (GMDSS);

12.1.5. International Conference for the Prevention of Pollution at Sea by Ship's

1973 and 1978 (MARPOL);

12.1.6. Protocol concerning the Marine Pollution resulting from Exploration and
Exploitation of the Continental Shelf, 1979 (ROPME); and

12.1.7. Maritime Regulatory Bodies of the Saudi Arabian Government and those
International Maritime Conventions and Regulatory Bodies to which the
Saudi Arabian Government is a signatory.

12.2. THE FOLLOWING VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATES AND INSPECTION

FORMS SHALL BE ONBOARD THE BARGE AT ALL TIMES FOR
INSPECTION.

12.2.1. Certificate of Registry;

12.2.2. Certificate of Classification and latest Hull Survey Report;

12.2.3. Load Line with Valid Inspection Endorsement;

12.2.4. Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate or "Statement of Fact" from

Classification Society;

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12.2.5. Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Certificate or "Statement of Fact" from

Classification Society listing all the safety equipment onboard stating the
maximum number of persons shall be carried;

12.2.6. Cargo Ship Safety Radio Telephone Certificate;

12.2.7. Ship's Radio Station License (dates in English);

12.2.8. Safe Manning Certificate;

12.2.9. Valid Certificates for Life Rafts and Hydro-Static Releases;

12.2.10. Certificate of Inspection of Fire Fighting equipment, valid for 1 year;

12.2.11. Certificate of Inspection of Fixed Fire Fighting Equipment, valid for 2 years;

12.2.12. International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate;

12.2.13. Oil Record Book in accordance with MARPOL 73/78 Annex 1, Regulation 20
and a Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan (SOPEP);

12.2.14. Manufacture's Crane Certificates and Load Charts and Classification

Society installation approval (shall be checked and certified by Saudi
 Aramco Crane Inspection Unit);

12.2.15. Accommodation Modules and Work Shops; design, construction and

installation shall be approved by Classification Society;

12.2.16. Stability Information including Crane Operations and Limitations, shall be

endorsed by the Classification Society;

12.2.17. Saudi Arabian Work Permit (dates in English);

12.2.18. De-Ratting Exemption Certificate and latest date of fumigation;

12.2.19. Diving Spread Certification (to be checked by Saudi Aramco Diving Unit);

12.2.20. Helideck Certificate (FAA and/or CAA);

12.2.21. Certificates for towing wires and associated equipment;

12.2.22. Certificates for anchor wires and associated equipment;

12.2.23. Catenary curves for anchor wires with and without DP Buoys for different
water depths and tensions;

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12.2.24. Storm Condition Line Pull Diagram; and

12.2.25. Buoyance calculations and diagrams for damage prevention buoys.

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12.3. PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS

12.3.1. Copies of the Qualifications and CVs of the Barge Superintendent, Barge
Foreman, Winch Operators and Heavy Lift Crane Operators shall be
submitted to Saudi Aramco for approval, in accordance with Contract Job
Specification requirements;

12.3.2. Radio Operators shall have a Radio Telephone Certificate;

12.3.3. Certified Medic;

12.3.4. Qualified and experienced Safety Officer trained in offshore safety and safe
working procedures;

12.3.5. Crane Operator(s) shall be in possession of a valid Crane Operators License,

issued by his country of origin or the Saudi Arab Government, for at least
the capacity and the type of the vessel's crane. Crane Operator approval is
subject to passing a test of his crane operational capabilities as administered
by Saudi Aramco's Heavy Equipment Operator Testing and Training Unit;

12.3.6. Qualified Deck/Anchor Handling Supervisors capable of running anchors.

When pipelaying a minimum of two operators shall be on each shift;

12.3.7. Qualified personnel capable of operating anchor winch controls. When

moving minimum two operators per shift;

12.3.8. Qualified personnel shall rig and control all lifts. This includes making lift
plans for heavy lifts;

12.3.9. All personnel shall be trained in fire fighting and abandon ship procedures
and to be able to swim; and

12.3.10. All personnel shall be allocated personnel safety equipment and clothing.
Galley staff shall wear white utility clothing.

12.4. NAVIGATION AND COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

12.4.1. Operations log books shall be kept on a 24 hour basis and shall include
anchor moves, tension, length of wire, vessel movement, weather and sea
conditions, etc.;

12.4.2. Watch Keeping Standing Instructions and Night Order Book, including 24
hours radio watch;

12.4.3. Saudi Aramco Field Charts corrected up-to-date. Saudi Aramco chart
correction file shall be kept onboard;

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12.4.4. Saudi Aramco Tide Tables;

12.4.5. Saudi Arabian Port Authority Regulations;

12.4.6. Two (2) pairs of Binoculars;

12.4.7. One (1) Gyro Compass with repeaters at anchor control positions;

12.4.8. One (1) Radar;

12.4.9. One (12) Echo Sounder;

12.4.10. Multi channel VHF radios including channels 6, 10, 11, 13, 16, 70 and 80
shall be fitted in the following locations, anchor control tower, radio room,
project office and barge superintendent's office;

12.4.11. Hand held portable UHF or VHF radios shall be available for
communication between Saudi Aramco Rig Move Master, Anchor Foreman,
Winch/Tower Operators and the Anchor Handler Tugs on selected
frequencies. Spare batteries and battery chargers shall be available for use.
Portable radios shall be fitted with private channels for pipe laying
operations and anchor handling to ensure good communications;

12.4.12. VHF marine frequencies 156.150, 157.200 and 157.425 MHz shall not be used
by vessels operating in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. These
frequencies correspond to International Marine Channels 3, 24 and 88.
Channel 6 is primarily designated for use for "Search and Rescue
Operations" and should not be used if it is in use for coordination of such
operations;

12.4.13. One (1) MF/HF SSB Radio Telephone with transmitter frequencies in the
band 1.6 to 30 MHz, including Digital Selective Calling (DSC) channel 2187.5
kHz and full receiver coverage in the band 100 kHz to 30 MHz;

12.4.14. One (1) MF/HF Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS)
Digital Selective Calling (DSC) watchkeeping receiver;

12.4.15. One (1) Navtex receiver;

12.4.16. Aviation Radio (USB) with frequencies 121.5, 138.200, 138.225 and 138.250
MHz;

12.4.17. Aviation Homing Beacon (non-directional aviation beacon);

12.4.18. Emergency telephone communication between control tower and engine

room;

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12.4.19. Public Address System (PA) clearly audible throughout the barge;

12.4.20. Internal telephone system;

12.4.21. Navigational lights and shapes as required by International Regulations;

12.4.22. Anemometers giving wind speed and direction required in tower, crane cab
and barge office as minimum. Wind sensors shall be installed in a high and
to the wind open location;

12.4.23. The barge shall be fitted with four (4) searchlights, one at each of the four
main anchor fairlead locations;

12.4.24. Barge Management System (BMS) with 100% back-up system;

12.4.25. Saudi Arabian courtesy ensigns; and

12.4.26. Navigation and Communication Equipment Failure/Repair file.

12.5. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

12.5.1. Personnel Onboard Record, including Gangway Sign-In and Visitors Book;

12.5.2. Safety equipment register maintained;

12.5.3. Personnel muster lists one each deck level;

12.5.4. Safety plans on each deck level;

12.5.5. Emergency Response procedure posted in control tower, contact telephone

numbers, medivac, etc.;

12.5.6. An Emergency Fire Plan shall be situated outside the accommodation in a

highly visible, easy to open, weather proof container;

12.5.7. Abandon Ship, Man Over Board, Fire and Gas Drills shall be held and
logged in accordance with Saudi Aramco Marine Department Loss
Prevention Program. Various safety videos shall be provided and shown on
a regular basis;

12.5.8. Shall comply with Saudi Aramco General Instructions (GI's), Offshore
Instruction Manual (O.I.M.) 1.519 (Work Around Offshore Producing
Facilities), Marine Department Marine Instruction Manuals (M.I.M.'s) and
Safety & Loss Prevention Program. Copies of all relevant instructions shall
be kept onboard;

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12.5.9. Life rafts with a total capacity of double the number of persons the barge is
certified to carry. The life rafts shall be situated equally on each side of the
barge and shall be push launchable and secured by hydrostatic releases.
Each life raft station shall be clearly identified. Life raft launching
procedure shall be posted near both liferafts;

12.5.10. Emergency lights, for life raft embarkation stations, on deck and over the
sides;

12.5.11. Life jackets for the number of persons the barge is certified to carry and
spare life jackets in accordance with Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS)
Regulations but not less than 20% of the total capacity of the barge. Each of
the life jackets shall be fitted with a whistle, a light and retro-reflective
tape. Spare life jackets shall be stowed in marked boxes adjacent to life
rafts. Life Jacket Donning Instructions shall be posted in accommodation
area;

12.5.12. Life buoys in accordance with Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) Regulations but
a minimum of ten where five must be fitted with a light and buoyant line.
Life buoys shall have grab lines and be marked in capital letters indicating
barge name and port of registry;

12.5.13. Work Vests (floatation aids) shall be supplied and be sufficient for all
aspects of the construction work;

12.5.14. Fire hydrants, hoses and nozzles in accordance with Safety of Life at Sea
(SOLAS) Regulations. A minimum of two hoses to reach any part of the
vessel. All nozzles shall be combined jet and spray. A minimum of ten (10)
hoses shall be carried;

12.5.15. Fire Extinguishers shall be in accordance with Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS)
Regulations but shall have a minimum of seven ABC Extinguishers in the
accommodation. One approved foam extinguisher of not less than 45 lb.
capacity in every engine space, and One (1) portable foam extinguisher for
every 750 kw of engine power of part of. Also a minimum of one 10 lb. dry
powder and four CO2 portable extinguishers;

12.5.16. Fire Detection Smoke and Heat System in accommodation, service and
working spaces;

12.5.17. Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) shall comply with
Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) requirements with
406 MHz as the primary and 121.5 MHz as the secondary and fitted with
hydrostatic release;

12.5.18. Two (2) portable radar transponders (SART);

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12.5.19. Fire Blanket in the engine room and galley;

12.5.20. Four (4) fire axes, sited both inside and outside accommodation;

12.5.21. Four (4) Firemen's Outfits, each shall be contained in its own separate and
marked storage unit;

12.5.22. Ten (10) Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus, Scott Air Paks or compatible
with minimum 30 minute bottles;

12.5.23. Fully stocked Medical Chest complete with "Ship Master's Medical Guide";

12.5.24. Six (6) First Aid Boxes shall be distributed around the barge;

12.5.25. Two (2) Stretchers, one shall be a shell type designed with a four point lift
assembly and casualty restraints suitable for helicopter winching;

12.5.26. Emergency Lights in the accommodation, engine room and all escape routes;

12.5.27. All escape routes in the accommodation and engine room shall be marked
with luminescent tape and signs and kept clear of all obstructions;

12.5.28. The positions of all lifesaving appliances (extinguisher, axes etc.) shall be
marked with luminescent signs;

12.5.29. Abandon ship and fire alarm systems;

12.5.30. Accommodation Modules and Portable Work shops shall be hooked up in a

semi-permanent way with fresh water, sanitary system, electricity, AC,
safety alarms and equipped with additional fire extinguishers and
emergency escape routes where applicable;

12.5.31. One (1) motorized rescue boat, stowed in a state of readiness for launching
in not more than 5 minutes. Rescue boat shall be launched and tested once a
month;

12.5.32. Two (2) H 2S Detectors;

12.5.33. One (1) Oxygen Meter;

12.5.34. One (1) Hydrocarbon Explosive Meter;

12.5.35. When working in hazardous locations, living accommodations shall be

provided with means of securing against ingress of gas; and

12.5.36. Retro-reflective materials shall be fitted on all lifesaving appliances,

(extinguishers, axes, fire alarms, etc.).

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12.6. ACCOMMODATION REQUIREMENTS

12.6.1. Air conditioned Berth and Mess area to fully accommodate the vessel's crew,
workers and Saudi Aramco personnel in accordance with International
Labor Organization (ILO) Convention 92, Supplement 133 and
Recommendation 140. The accommodation shall be clean and infestation
free;

12.6.2. Barge's air conditioning system shall be capable of maintaining a maximum

constant 24°C (76°F) temperature and 50% relative humidity in the above air
conditioned area under peak ambient conditions of 45°C (113°F) air
temperature, 95% relative humidity and 34°C (93°F) sea temperature;

12.6.3. Mess room(s) shall accommodate all personnel on board in two sittings but
minimum twenty-five (25) seats;

12.6.4. Galley stove shall be equipped with exhaust fan and washable filters;

12.6.5. One (1) toilet and shower per every six (6) men. Toilet and shower areas
shall be fitted with exhaust fan;

12.6.6. One (1) washing machine and one (1) dryer unit for every twelve (12) men
but a minimum of two of each;

12.6.7. Separate single occupancy accommodations with toilet and shower facilities
for:

12.6.7.1. Saudi Aramco Rig Move Masters.

12.6.7.2. Saudi Aramco Project Management Team.

12.6.7.3. Saudi Aramco Producing Representative.

12.6.8. Freezer, chiller, and dry store space sufficient for two (2) weeks provisions.
Freezer and chiller shall have external temperature gauges. Temperatures
of both shall be sustainable at -18°C and +4°C respectively. Walk-in rooms
shall have internal alarm each. Doors shall be equipped with latches and
able to open from inside;

12.6.9. The barge shall have a designated air conditioned hospital/sick room
equipped with a treatment table, suitable lighting powered by mains and
emergency sources. This room shall further contain a wash hand basin with
elbow taps for hot and cold water, a portable shower head with extending
hose, instrument table, medical cabinet (locked) for medicines and
equipment. This room shall be connected to barge internal telephone
system;

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12.6.10. Maximum four (4) beds in each cabin;

12.6.11. Recreation room(s) for a minimum of a third of all personnel onboard

furnished with proper seats, TV and video; and

12.6.12. A minimum of three (3) fully equipped (writing desks, filing cabinets,
drawing racks, utilities, etc.) offices shall be provided for Saudi Aramco use.
 All offices shall be connected to the internal telephone system and one shall
have an installed VHF radio.

12.7. MACHINERY SPACES REQUIREMENTS

12.7.1. Engine room spaces shall be clean and all equipment in good working order.
Bilges shall be kept dry and clean;

12.7.2. Engine room log book shall show all activities over 24 hour period and
include running hours, maintenance and repair works;

12.7.3. All machinery gauges, instrumentation monitoring equipment and alarm

systems shall be in good working order;

12.7.4. The barge shall have a minimum of two (2) generators and each generator
shall be capable of supplying the full load to the barge under full operating
load conditions under peak ambient conditions of 45°C (113°F) air
temperature, 95% relative humidity and 34°C (93°F) sea temperature..
Where multiple generators are fitted (more than two) then the load shall be
distributed such that a stand-by generator will always be available to ensure
100% load in the event of one generator failing. Generators shall be able to
parallel on the switchboard;

12.7.5. Emergency generator shall be installed above the upper most continuous
deck. Capable of supplying for up to eighteen hours emergency lighting
communication equipment, fire/gas alarms and detection equipment,
running one fire pump and permanently installed diving equipment.
 Automatic start shall be fitted taking no more than forty-five (45) seconds to
come on line.

12.7.6. Self-contained sewage treatment system that meets both MARPOL and
ROPME protocols shall be fitted;

12.7.7. Oily water separator shall be fitted with alarm for bilge overboard
discharge. The alarm shall activate whenever the oil content of overboard
discharge exceeds 15 ppm (parts per million);

12.7.8. All piping in the engine room and on deck shall be color coded and marked
to International or Saudi Aramco Standards;

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12.7.9. Two (2) general Service Pumps which can be used as either Fire or Ballast
pumps shall be provided with sufficient ballasting capacity to trim the barge
for heavy lifts (total 500 cubic meters/hours) if applicable;

12.7.10. Main and Emergency Bilge Pump shall be provided;

12.7.11. Emergency Fire Pump shall be provided;

12.7.12. Portable Salvage Pump shall be provided;

12.7.13. Fuel and fresh water capacity shall be sufficient for 21 days continuous
operation;

12.7.14. Emergency Fuel Shut Off's for all diesel engines shall be located externally
from engine room and centralized where physically possible. All shall be
marked in clear form;

12.7.15. Bilge alarms shall be fitted in all engine spaces, periodically unattended
machinery spaces and remote spaces. Audible and visual alarm shall be
activated; and

12.7.16. Switchboard areas shall have rubber matting for safety.

12.8. TOWING AND MOORING EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

12.8.1. Permanently rigged towing bridle forward and aft having a safety factor of
three (3) times the bollard pull of the designated towing vessel;

12.8.2. All details in the towing arrangement, brackets, wires, chains, shackles, etc.,
shall have a Safe Working Load (SWL) three (3) times the bollard pull of the
towing vessel;

12.8.3. Towing brackets shall be of "Smit" quick release type or similar design. The
brackets shall be sighted at the intersection of main transverse and
longitudinal members;

12.8.4. Fairleads shall be of an enclosed design i.e., Panama leads with suitable
capping bars welded in place. The fairleads shall be located in line with the
towing brackets and at the deck edge;

12.8.5. Towing bridle shall be a either composite of chaff chain and wire or only
wire with hard eye thimbles in both ends or stud link cable with an enlarged
open line at the end of each leg. The bridle legs with hard eye thimbles in
both ends shall be lead through the fairleads and connected to a "Delta
Plate" by means of proper towing shackles i.e., "Crosby" safety design or
similar;

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12.8.6. Designed angles of the bridle at the apex (Delta Plate) shall be between 45
and 60 degrees;

12.8.7. Bridle recovery systems shall consist of a wire from the barge via an
 A-frame or stub mast to the "Delta Plate" and a one man manually operated
or integral powered winch;

12.8.8. Synthetic ropes used as stretchers in the tow make-up must be of a Safe
Working Load (SWL) equal to the rest of the components of the tow;

12.8.9. Fuse wire of a lower rated Safe Working Load (SWL) to the rest of the
component parts of the tow shall be incorporated, as and where deemed fit;

12.8.10. The stern towing arrangement shall be make up as above (12.8.2 - 12.8.9.);

12.8.11. A minimum of eight (8) high holding power anchors such as Danforth, LWT
or Moorfast. The size of the anchors shall be commensurate with the size
and displacement of the barge and the proposed working area;

12.8.12. Two (2) spare/piggy back anchors shall be carried;

12.8.13. Eight (8) gravity anchors shall be available for use if requested at the rig
move meeting. The gravity anchor weight shall be commensurate with the
size and displacement of the barge and the proposed working area (one
spare shall be carried). The minimum gravity anchor seabed weight shall be
50 metric tonnes for a barge of a displacement less than 10,000 metric tonnes
and 60 metric tonnes for barges over 10,000 metric tonnes and for heavy lift
ships 75 metric tonnes. Gravity anchors shall be fitted with suitable friction
pins or teeth on the base. Gravity anchors shall have provisions for
piggybacking;

12.8.14. Each anchor shall have the facility to attach a safety wire to the anchor from
the deck. This wire shall be secured to the anchor while the barge is
transiting Saudi Aramco oil fields;

12.8.15. The mooring anchor wires shall be commensurate with the size of the
anchors and displacement of the barge. All wires shall be in good condition
and shall be suitably marked at the last two drum wraps. The anchor wires
shall have a minimum length of 5,000 feet;

12.8.16. All anchor wires shall terminate in a closed socket which shall be shackled
to the anchor. Sufficient material shall be held on the barge to make up new
terminations;

12.8.17. One spare anchor wire sufficient to provide the full scope for one winch
shall be carried;

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12.8.18. Chasing device for anchor wires shall be carried;

12.8.19. Prior to barge arrival at least one anchor wire shall be cropped back 15
meters, new socket shall be fitted. The section of wire removed shall be
destructively tested. A certificate stating the breaking load shall be
presented;

12.8.20. Single or double winches with automatic spooling shall be provided for the
anchor wires used in the mooring system. All eight drums shall be operable
individually and simultaneously;

12.8.21. Central Anchor Winch Operating Position with an all around view equipped
with the following:

12.8.21.1. Anchor wire tension meters.

12.8.21.2. Anchor wire out meters.

12.8.21.3. Dog in/out control.

12.8.21.4. Clutch in/out control.

12.8.21.5. Friction/drag control.

12.8.21.6. Brake control.

12.8.21.7. Remote TV cameras for each winch with monitors in central

control position;

12.8.22. Sufficient spares for the anchor winches and associated equipment;

12.8.23. Eight pendant buoys plus two spare of "suitcase" type shall be carried;

12.8.24. Sufficient number of damage prevention buoys shall be carried. This

number will be determined by the seabed pipeline density at each work
location. The final decision shall be made at the rigmove meeting. The
buoyancy of the buoys shall be commensurate with anchor wire size;

12.8.25. Safe and quick method of launching and retrieving damage prevention buoys
shall be arranged. Air supply is required on deck at each anchor location for
impact wrenches shall be used for securing damage prevention buoys to the
anchor wires;

12.8.26. All buoys shall be painted in a highly luminous color or provided with a light
and marked with the anchor identification number (i.e., S1);

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12.8.27. Pendant wires suitable for all location depths and sufficient spare pendant
wires shall be carried;

12.8.28. Sufficient pendant buoy pick-up wires shall be carried for use on the anchor
handlers;

12.8.29. Sufficient shackles and rigging equipment shall be available for the
operation;

12.8.30. The barge shall be equipped to recover by spooling on to the deck of the
barge or an anchor handler any wires lost overboard (spooling drum);

12.8.31. Sufficient number of bitts/bollards on deck to secure vessels/cargo barges

alongside;

12.8.32. Mooring ropes of adequate length and strength shall be provided consisting
of a minimum of six (6). All shall be in good condition; and

12.8.33. Anchors shall not be moved across existing pipelines or power cables while
anchors are suspended from anchor handling tugs or barges. Anchors must
be on deck or double secured in an A-frame if they are to be moved across a
pipeline or power cable.

12.9. EXTERNAL CONDITION REQUIREMENTS

12.9.1. The barge shall be well maintained and in a good seaworthy condition;

12.9.2. Barge name and port of registry shall be clearly marked on the hull;

12.9.3. Draft marks shall be clearly marked and visible forward and aft on both port
and starboard sides;

12.9.4. Loadline marks shall be clearly marked on both port and starboard sides;

12.9.5. Adequate fendering shall be fitted to the barge on both sides; and

12.9.6. Access to barge deck on port and starboard sides to consist of permanent
steel ladders protected by fenders and with deck mounted stanchion type
hand holds. The ladders shall extend from main deck to waterline level.

12.10. CRANE AND LOADING AREA REQUIREMENTS

12.10.1. The cranes shall be in good operating condition and passed by the Saudi
 Aramco Crane Inspection Unit;

12.10.2. Crane Operator Control Position to have 270° horizontal and 130° vertical
views;

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12.10.3. Cranes shall be provided with load radius indicator read outs;

12.10.4. Crane booms shall be marked with Safe Working Load (SWL);

12.10.5. Anti two blocking device shall be fitted;

12.10.6. Hoist compensation device shall be fitted;

12.10.7. The working deck area shall be well illuminated without shadow areas;

12.10.8. The deck/cargo area shall be clear of obstructions and well maintained;

12.10.9. Adequate lashing arrangements and equipment shall be provided for deck
cargoes;

12.10.10. All blocks, shackles, turn-buckles, hooks and wires shall be tested and
certified;

12.10.11. Slings used for heavy lifts shall be tested and certified. Copies of the test
certificates shall be submitted to Saudi Aramco;

12.10.12. All lifts shall have tag lines. Power tugger lines shall be used on all heavy
lifts;

12.10.13. All slings and shackles shall be color coded to indicate individual Safe
Working Load (SWL). A color/SWL chart shall be displayed prominently on
the working area of the deck;

12.10.14. All tank air vents, sounding pipes and loading points shall be color coded to
Saudi Aramco Standards and clearly marked;

12.10.15. Deck manifold for loading and discharge of fresh water and fuel oil shall be
installed on both port and starboard sides. The manifold shall be equipped
with camlock fittings and an assortment of reducers and enlargers;

12.10.16. The barge shall be capable of being suitably ballasted to provide a safe GM
for heavy lift operations;

12.10.17. Stability shall be calculated prior to any heavy lift;

12.10.18. Two (2) personnel baskets stowed in a dry place with sun-shade;

12.10.19. Power and water supply lines shall be adequately secured and made
watertight where passing through boundary bulkheads;

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12.10.20. Temporary modules or their accessories shall not block clear and safe access
of personnel to all areas of the barge. The modules shall be securely sea
fastened;

12.10.21. Safe and proper gangway arrangement from barge to work site. Gangway
shall have minimum length of 15 meters (50 feet); and

12.10.22. Four (4) Yokohama type fenders with a minimum size of diameter 5 feet and
length 10 feet shall be available.

12.11. HELIPORT REQUIREMENTS

12.11.1. Helideck shall be in good operating condition and passed by Saudi Aramco
 Aviation Department;

12.11.2. Helideck shall be certified for minimum of a Bell 212 Helicopter;

12.11.3. Helideck surface shall be non skid and of solid construction with drainage of
1 foot per 100 feet;

12.11.4. Helideck shall be painted in accordance with IAW Saudi Aramco Mandatory
Drawing;

12.11.5. A horizontal safety fence of 5 feet with an incline of 1 to 10 shall surround

the helideck;

12.11.6. Minimum four tie-down points to allow one helicopter shall be secured in
the middle of the helideck;

12.11.7. Minimum eight alternative yellow and blue perimeter lights (30 - 60 W) shall
be installed. The light guards shall not protrude more than 6 inches above
the helideck;

12.11.8. Two (2) access routes from the helideck, one of the routes shall be marked
"Emergency Use Only";

12.11.9. Helideck Landing Officer shall be in attendance during landing and take off.
Every helideck attendant shall wear a red safety vest;

12.11.10. Passenger waiting area shall be established a minimum of 7 feet below the
helideck and shall be equipped with helicopter and boarding instructions,
warning signs, ear protectors and weighing equipment;

12.11.11. CO 2 extinguishers of a total capacity not less than 18 kg. One unit shall be
portable for use in helicopter compartment;

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12.11.12. Two (2) dual purpose fire nozzles and hoses sufficient to reach any part of
the helideck;

12.11.13. Four (4) 30 pound ABC dry chemical portable fire extinguishers shall be
located at first level below helideck and ready for immediate use;

12.11.14. A fully equipped helicopter crash/emergency box shall be located close to the
helideck;

12.11.15. Wind sock in good condition shall be installed in an area clear of all
obstructions and visible to aircraft pilots approaching for landing. The wind
sock shall be illuminated at night;

12.11.16. All obstructions including crane jibs shall be fitted with omni-directional red
obstruction lights of at least 30 watts;

12.11.17. Rotating or flashing beacon shall be installed on the cab of any crane that
can reach the helideck. The beacon shall be illuminated whenever the crane
engine is operating;

12.11.18. All crane operations shall cease when helicopters are landing and taking off;

12.11.19. An emergency power supply shall provide power to the perimeter and
obstruction lighting and lighting along helideck access routes; and

12.11.20. Means to prevent collection of liquids on helideck and prevent liquids

spreading to or falling on other parts of the barge.

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13. UNMANNED MATERIAL TRANSPORT BARGE

THE BARGE SHALL BE CAPABLE OF OPERATING AND TRANSITING IN ALL

SEAS AND WEATHER CONDITIONS WHICH MAY OCCUR IN THE ARABIAN
GULF.

13.1. THE FOLLOWING RULES AND REGULATIONS, AS UPDATED AND

 AMENDED, SHALL GOVERN THE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND
OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE OF THE BARGE.

13.1.1. Country and Flag of Vessel Registry;

13.1.2. International recognized Classification Society;

13.1.3. International Convention on Load Lines, 1966; and

13.1.4. Maritime Regulatory Bodies of the Saudi Arabian Government and those
International Maritime Conventions and Regulatory Bodies to which the
Saudi Arabian Government is a signatory.

13.2. THE FOLLOWING VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATES AND

DOCUMENTATION FOR THE BARGE SHALL BE ONBOARD THE TOW
 VESSEL AT ALL TIMES FOR INSPECTION.

13.2.1. Certificate of Registry;

13.2.2. Certification of Classification, and latest Hull Survey Report;

13.2.3. Load Line with Valid Inspection Endorsement;

13.2.4. Report of Dry Dock or Underwater Inspection;

13.2.5. Tonnage Certificate;

13.2.6. Certificate for tow wires and associated equipment;

13.2.7. Towage Approval Certificate/Trip In Tow Certificate, including Internal

Inspection Report;

13.2.8. Saudi Arabian Work Permit (dates in English);

13.2.9. Stability information shall be endorsed by the Classification Society;

13.2.10. General arrangement drawing showing layout of barge;

13.2.11. Pumping/pipework plan if applicable; and

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13.2.12. Cargo stowage plan with weights and stability calculation, all tank
manholes, sounding pipes and air vents shall be identified.

13.3. EQUIPMENT AND REQUIREMENTS

13.3.1. The Barge shall be well maintained and in a good seaworthy condition.
Barges with pressurized tanks with vents isolated are not acceptable;

13.3.2. The loading of the barge shall be executed to optimize barge stability, cargo
security and access to tanks and equipment;

13.3.3. Manholes, doors and other tank accesses shall be fully secured and have all
bolts in place and be clearly marked;

13.3.4. All tank sounding pipes and air vents shall be clearly marked and available
for use at all times;

13.3.5. Stowage of cargo shall be such that access to peripheral tank manhole covers
are not impaired;

13.3.6. One side of the barge shall be clear and free from cargo overhang;

13.3.7. After load out, bow, starboard and port sides shall be marked at water line
with white painted lines to make it possible for the tow vessel to monitor
any change in barge draft;

13.3.8. All details in the towing arrangement, brackets, wires, chains, shackles, etc.,
shall have a Safe Working Load (SWL) three (3) times the bollard pull of the
towing vessel;

13.3.9. Towing brackets shall be of "Smit" quick release type or similar design. The
brackets shall be sighted at the intersection of main transverse and
longitudinal members;

13.3.10. Fairleads shall be of an enclosed design i.e., Panama leads with suitable
capping bars welded in place. The fairleads shall be located in line with the
towing brackets and at the deck edge;

13.3.11. Towing bridle shall be either composite of chaff chain and wire or only wire
with hard eye thimbles in both ends or stud link cable with an enlarged open
link at the end of each leg. The bridle legs with hard eye thimbles in both
ends shall be lead through the fairleads and connected to a "Delta Plate" by
means of proper towing shackles i.e., "Crosby" safety design or similar;

13.3.12. Designed angle of the bridle at the apex (Delta Plate) shall be between 45
and 60 degrees;

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13.3.13. Bridle recovery system shall consist of a wire from the barge via an A-frame
or stub mast to the "Delta Plate" and a one man manually operated or
integral powered winch;

13.3.14. Synthetic ropes used as stretchers in the tow make-up must be of a Safe
Working Load (SWL) equal to the rest of the components of the tow;

13.3.15. Fuse wire of a lower rated Safe Working Load (SWL) to rest of the
component parts of the tow shall be incorporated, as and where deemed fit;

13.3.16. Spare tow line of the same dimensions as the primary shall be rigged and
attached to a floating rope trailed astern with a buoy at the end;

13.3.17. Either a fully operational permanent Anchoring System or an Emergency

 Anchor with minimum 600 feet of 38 mm wire. The Emergency Anchor shall
be secured to an angled billboard on the forward or aft end of the barge with
a quick release mechanism capable of being operated by one man. While in
transit an easily removed safety strap shall be attached to the anchor. The
anchor wire end shall be attached to a strong point on deck which is
strengthened below deck by framing;

13.3.18. Access to barge port and starboard sides to consist of permanent steel
ladders protected by fenders and with deck mounted stanchion type hand
holds. The ladders shall extend from main deck to waterline level;

13.3.19. Mooring bitts shall be in good condition and spaced out on both sides so that
the barge can be safely moored to another offshore unit;

13.3.20. Mooring ropes of adequate length and strength shall be provided consisting
of a minimum of four (4), all shall be in good condition;

13.3.21. Navigation lights shall be installed and maintained in accordance with

International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea;

13.3.22. In absence of dual pumping capability with power supply in separate

compartments or without an integral pumping/piping system, one
submersible pump with associated suction and discharge hoses shall be
available onboard the barge;

13.3.23. Fire extinguishers shall be available where machinery is installed;

13.3.24. Damage control box of watertight construction containing spanners,

hammers, sounding line, torch, heaving line, spikes, fire extinguisher, safety
belt with line, work vest and life buoy;

13.3.25. Barge name and port of registry shall be clearly marked on the hull;

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13.3.26. Draft marks shall be clearly marked and visible forward and aft on both port
and starboard sides;

13.3.27. Loadline marks shall be clearly marked on both port and starboard sides;
and

13.3.28. Clear space shall be provided on the deck to enable men to be winched from
a helicopter.

13.4. ADDITIONAL SAFETY EQUIPMENT ONBOARD TOW VESSEL.

13.4.1. Motorized boat capable of putting several men aboard the tow;

13.4.2. Sufficient number of hand-held VHF radios to enable communication with

crew members operating externally from the tow vessel;

13.4.3. One set of fully charged batteries for barge navigation lights;

13.4.4. One salvage pump with suction and discharge hoses and extra fuel shall be
available;

13.4.5. Burning gear and spare gas bottles;

13.4.6. Welding equipment and electrodes;

13.4.7. Spare shackles and rigging tools;

13.4.8. Various sizes of steel plate up to 25 mm thickness;

13.4.9. Wood including plugs and wedges of various sizes;

13.4.10. Caulking materials;

13.4.11. Sand and cement; and

13.4.12. Canvas, tools, nails, etc.

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14. NON-PROPELLED ELEVATING UNIT

THE JACK-UP SHALL BE CAPABLE OF (UN-)PINNING THE LEGS AND JACK-UP

OR DOWN UNDER THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: WIND VELOCITY 11m/sec
(22 knots), SIGNIFICANT WAVE HEIGHT 1.3 M (4.3 ft), CURRENT VELOCITY 1.0
meters/sec (2 knots), WAVE PERIODS IN ZULUF AND MARJAN OIL FIELDS ARE
10 SECONDS.

14.1. THE FOLLOWING RULES AND REGULATIONS, AS UPDATED AND

 AMENDED, SHALL GOVERN THE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND
OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE OF THE JACK-UP.

14.1.1. Country and Flag of Jack-up Registry;

14.1.2. International recognized Classification Society;

14.1.3. International Convention on Load Lines, 1966;

14.1.4. International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), the 1974
SOLAS Convention, the 1978 SOLAS protocol, all subsequent amendments
including the 1991 amendments and Global Maritime Distress And Safety
System (Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS));

14.1.5. Code for the Construction and Equipment of Mobile Offshore Drilling Unit,
1989, (MODU CODE);

14.1.6. International Conference for the Prevention of Pollution at Sea by Ship's

1973 and 1978 (MARPOL);

14.1.7. Protocol concerning the Marine Pollution resulting from Exploration and
Exploitation of the Continental Shelf, 1979 (ROPME); and

14.1.8. Maritime Regulatory bodies of the Saudi Arabian Government and those
International Maritime Conventions and Regulatory Bodies to which the
Saudi Arabian Government is a signatory.

14.2. THE FOLLOWING VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATES AND INSPECTION

FORMS SHALL BE ONBOARD THE JACK-UP AT ALL TIMES

14.2.1. Certificate of Registry;

14.2.2. Certificate of Classification and latest Hull and Spud Cans Survey Reports;

14.2.3. Load Line with Valid Inspection Endorsement;

14.2.4. Mobile Offshore Drilling Unit Safety Certificate;

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14.2.5. Ship's Radio Station License (dates in English);

14.2.6. Valid Certificates for Life Rafts and Hydro-Static Releases;

14.2.7. Certificate of Inspection of Fire Fighting Equipment, valid for 1 year;

14.2.8. Certificate of Inspection of Fixed Fire-Fighting Equipment, valid for 2 years;

14.2.9. International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate;

14.2.10. Oil Record Book in accordance with MARPOL 73/78 Annex 1, Regulation 20
and a Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan (SOPEP);

14.2.11. Manufacturer's Crane Certificates and Load Charts and Classification

Installation Approval (to be checked and certified by Saudi Aramco
Inspection Unit);

14.2.12. Stability Information including Crane Operations and Limitations, to be

endorsed by the Classification Society;

14.2.13. Saudi Arabian Work Permit (dates in English);

14.2.14. De-Ratting Exemption Certificate and latest date of fumigation;

14.2.15. Operations Manual endorsed by Classification Society;

14.2.16. Heli deck Certificate (FAA and/or CAA);

14.2.17. Certificates for tow wires and associated equipment; and

14.2.18. Certificates for anchor wires and associated equipment.

14.3. PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS

14.3.1. Qualifications and CVs for Barge Superintendent, Jacking Operator and
Barge Engineer shall be submitted to Saudi Aramco for approval in
accordance with Contract Job Specification requirements;

14.3.2. Qualified and experienced Jacking Operator shall be in charge of jacking

operations;

14.3.3. Radio Operators shall have a Radio Telephone Certificate;

14.3.4. Certified Medic;

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14.3.5. Qualified and experienced Safety Officer trained in offshore safety and safe
working procedures;

14.3.6. Crane Operator(s) shall be in possession of a valid Crane Operators License,

issued by his country of origin or the Saudi Arab Government, for at least
the capacity and the type of the vessel's crane. Crane Operator approval is
subject to passing a test of his crane operational capabilities as administered
by Saudi Aramco's Heavy Equipment Operator Testing and Training Unit;

14.3.7. Qualified Anchor Handling Supervisors shall run anchors;

14.3.8. Qualified personnel shall rig and control lifts;

14.3.9. All personnel must be trained in fire fighting and abandon ship procedures
and be able to swim; and

14.3.10. All personnel shall be allocated personnel safety equipment and clothing.
Galley staff shall wear white utility clothing.

14.4. NAVIGATION AND COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS 

14.4.1. Operations log books shall be kept on a 24 hour basis, to include weather
and sea conditions;

14.4.2. Watch Keeping Standing Instructions and Night Order Book, including 24
hours radio watch;

14.4.3. Saudi Aramco field Charts;

14.4.4. Saudi Aramco Tide Tables;

14.4.5. Saudi Arabian Port Authority Regulations;

14.4.6. Two (2) pairs of Binoculars;

14.4.7. Gyro Compass;

14.4.8. Echo Sounder;

14.4.9. Two (2) multi channel VHF radios, including channels 6, 10, 11, 13, 16, 70, 80
and for Drilling Rigs Saudi Aramco Rigmove frequencies 153.080, 153.320
and 153.560 MHz;

14.4.10. Six (6) hand held portable UHF or VHF radios shall be available for
communication during jacking operations. Spare batteries and battery
chargers shall be available for use;

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14.4.11. VHF marine frequenc ies 156.150, 157.200 and 157.425 MHz shall not be used
by vessels operating in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. These
frequencies correspond to International Marine Channels 3, 24 and 88.
Channel 6 is primarily designated for use for "Search and Rescue
Operations" and should not be used if it is in use for coordination of such
operations;

14.4.12. Aviation Radio (USB) with frequencies 121.5, 138.200, 138.225 and 138.250
MHz;

14.4.13. Aviation Homing beacon (non directional aviation beacon);

14.4.14. Emergency telephone communication between command station, local

 jacking control stations and engine room;

14.4.15. Public Address System (PA) clearly audible throughout the unit;

14.4.16. Internal telephone system;

14.4.17. Navigational lights and shapes as required;

14.4.18. Anemometers giving wind speed and direction; and

14.4.19. Saudi Arabian courtesy ensigns.

14.5. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

14.5.1. Personnel Onboard Record, including Gangway Sign-In and Visitors Book;

14.5.2. Safety equipment register maintained;

14.5.3. Personnel muster lists on each deck level;

14.5.4. Safety plans on each deck level;

14.5.5. Emergency response procedure, contact telephone numbers, medivac, etc.

posted;

14.5.6. Emergency Fire Plan shall be situated outside the accommodation in a

highly visible, easy to open, weather proof container;

14.5.7. Abandon Ship, Man Over Board, Fire and Gas Drills shall be held and
logged in accordance with Saudi Aramco Marine Department Loss
Prevention Program. Various safety videos shall be provided and shown on
a regular basis;

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14.5.8. Shall comply with Saudi Aramco General Instructions (GI's), Offshore
Instruction Manual (O.I.M.) 1.519 (Work Around Offshore Producing
Facilities), Marine Department Marine Instruction Manuals (M.I.M.'s) and
Safety & Loss Prevention Program. Copies of all relevant instructions shall
be kept onboard;

14.5.9. One (1) or more lifeboats/capsules on each side of such aggregate capacity as
will accommodate the total number of persons on board. Lifeboats must be
capable of unobstructed launching whether in jacked-up or transit mode.
Lifeboats shall be lowered, launched and maneuvered in the water every 3
months;

14.5.10. Life rafts with a total capacity of double the number of persons the jack-up is
certified to carry. The life rafts shall be situated equally on each side of the
 jack-up and be push launchable and secured with hydrostatic releases. Each
life raft station shall be clearly identified. Life raft launching procedure
shall be posted near both liferafts;

14.5.11. Emergency lights, for life boat and life raft embarkation stations, on deck
and over the sides;

14.5.12. Life jackets for the number of persons the jack-up is certified to carry and
spare life jackets in accordance with Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS)
Regulations but not less than 20% of the total capacity of the jack-up. Each
of the life jackets shall be fitted with a whistle, a light and retro-reflective
tape. Spare life jackets shall be stowed in marked boxes adjacent to life
rafts and life boats. Life Jacket Donning Instructions shall be posted in
accommodation area;

14.5.13. Life buoys in accordance with Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) Regulations but
a minimum of eight (8) where two (2) must be fitted with a self-activating
smoke/light signal and four (4) with a light and buoyant line. Life buoys
shall have grab lines and be marked in capital letters indicating jack-up
name and port of registry;

14.5.14. A minimum of six (6) work vests (flotation aids) for use on deck;

14.5.15. Fire hydrants, hoses and nozzles in accordance with Safety of Life at Sea
(SOLAS) Regulations. A minimum of two hoses to reach any part of the jack-
up. All nozzles shall be combined jet and spray. A minimum of ten (10)
hoses shall be on board;

14.5.16. Fixed fire extinguisher system shall be available for engine rooms, generator
rooms, emergency generator room, auxiliary machinery spaces and galley;

14.5.17. Fire Extinguishers shall be in accordance with Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS)
Regulations but shall have a minimum of five ABC Extinguishers in the

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accommodation. One approved foam extinguisher of not less than 45 lb.

capacity in every engine space and one (1) portable foam extinguisher for
every 750 kw of engine power of part of. Also a minimum of one 10 lb. dry
powder and four CO2 portable extinguishers;

14.5.18. Two (2) fire monitors. Each with a capacity of 600 m 3 /hour with a horizontal
throw of 90 meters. Designated pump(s) shall supply directly to monitors;

14.5.19. Fire Detection Smoke and Heat System in accommodation, service and
working spaces;

14.5.20. Fixed automatic gas detection and alarm system;

14.5.21. Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) shall comply with
Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) Requirements with
406 MHz as the primary and 121.5 MHz as the secondary and fitted with
hydrostatic release;

14.5.22. Two (2) portable radar transponders (SART);

14.5.23. Fire Blanket in the engine room and galley;

14.5.24. Four (4) fire axes, sited inside and outside accommodation;

14.5.25. Four (4) Firemen's Outfits, each shall be contained in its own separate and
marked storage unit. One outfit shall be readily available for use on the
helideck;

14.5.26. Six (6) self-contained breathing apparatus, Scott Air Paks or compatible with
minimum 30 minute bottles. Jack-ups working in hazardous locations shall
have breathing apparatus for the total number of persons on board;

14.5.27. Fully stocked Medical Chest complete with "Ship Master's Medical Guide";

14.5.28. Three (3) First Aid Boxes (one each located in the galley, engine room and
operation office);

14.5.29. Two (2) Stretchers, one shall be a shell type designed with a four point lift
assembly and casualty restraints suitable for helicopter winching;

14.5.30. Emergency Lights in the accommodation, engine room and all escape routes;

14.5.31. All escape routes in the accommodation and engine room shall be marked
with luminescent tape and signs and kept clear of all obstructions;

14.5.32. The positions of all lifesaving appliances (extinguisher, axes, etc.) shall be
marked with luminescent signs;

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14.5.33. Abandon ship and fire alarm systems;

14.5.34. Damage control equipment commensurate with the size of the jack-up in
accordance with the Saudi Aramco Marine Department specifications;

14.5.35. Accommodation modules and portable work shops shall be hooked up in a

semi-permanent way with fresh water, sanitary system, electricity, AC,
safety alarms and equipped with additional fire extinguishers and
emergency escape routes where applicable;

14.5.36. One (1) motorized rescue boat stowed in a state of readiness for launching in
not more than five minutes (can be one of the lifeboats). Rescue boat shall be
launched and tested once a month;

14.5.37. Two (2) H 2S Detectors;

14.5.38. One (1) Oxygen Meter;

14.5.39. One (1) Hydrocarbon Explosive Meter;

14.5.40. When working in hazardous locations, living accommodation shall be

provided with means of securing against ingress of gas; and

14.5.41. Retro-reflective materials shall be fitted on all lifesaving appliances,

(extinguishers, axes, fire alarms, etc.).

14.6. ACCOMMODATION REQUIREMENTS

14.6.1. Air conditioned berth and mess area to fully accommodate the vessel's crew,
workers and Saudi Aramco personnel in accordance with International
Labor Organization (ILO) Convention 92, Supplement 133 and
Recommendation 140. The accommodation shall be clean and infestation
free;

14.6.2. Barges air conditioning system shall be capable of maintaining a maximum

constant 24°C (76°F) temperature and 50% relative humidity in the above air
conditioned areas under peak ambient conditions of 45°C (113°F) air
temperature, 95% relative humidity and 34°C (93°F) sea temperature;

14.6.3. Mess room shall accommodate all personnel on board in two sittings but
minimum sixteen (16) seats;

14.6.4. Galley stove shall be equipped with exhaust fan and washable filters;

14.6.5. One (1) toilet and shower per every six (6) men. Toilet and shower areas
shall be fitted with exhaust fans;

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14.6.6. One (1) washing machine and one (1) dryer unit for every twelve (12) men
but a minimum of two of each;

14.6.7. Separate single occupancy accommodation with toilet and shower facilities
for Saudi Aramco Rig Move Masters;

14.6.8. Separate accommodation with toilet and shower facilities for Saudi Aramco
Producing/Drilling/Project Management Representative in single/double
cabin;

14.6.9. Freezer, chiller, and dry store spaces sufficient for two (2) weeks provisions.
Freezer and chiller shall have external temperature gauges. Temperatures
of both shall be sustainable at -18° C and +4° C respectively. Walk-in rooms
shall have internal alarm each. Doors shall be equipped with latches and
able to open from inside.

14.6.10. A designated hospital/sick room;

14.6.11. Maximum four (4) beds in each cabin; and

14.6.12. Recreation room for a minimum of a third of all personnel onboard furnished
with proper seats, TV and video.

14.7. MACHINERY SPACES REQUIREMENTS

14.7.1. Engine room spaces shall be clean and all equipment in good working order.
Bilges shall be kept dry and clean;

14.7.2. Engine room log book shall show all activities over 24 hour period and
include running hours, maintenance and repair works;

14.7.3. All machinery gauges, instrumentation monitoring equipment and alarm

systems shall be in good working order;

14.7.4. The jack-up shall have a minimum of two (2) generators and each generator
shall be capable of supplying the full load to the jack-up under full operating
load conditions under peak ambient conditions of 45°C (113°F) air
temperature, 95% relative humidity and 34°C (93°F) sea temperature.
Where multiple generators are fitted (more than two) then the load shall be
distributed such that a stand-by generator will always be available to ensure
100% load in the event of one generator failing. Generators shall be able to
parallel on the switchboard manually and automatically;

14.7.5. Emergency generator shall be installed above the upper most continuous
deck. Capable of supplying emergency lighting for up to eighteen hours
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equipment. Capability of closing blow-out preventer and disconnecting from

well head if electrically controlled. Running one fire pump and permanently
installed diving equipment. Automatic start shall be fitted taking no more
than forty-five (45) seconds to come on line;

14.7.6. Self-contained sewage treatment system shall be fitted that meets all
MARPOL and ROPME protocols;

14.7.7. Oily Water Separator shall be fitted with alarm for bilge overboard
discharge. The alarm shall activate whenever the oil content of overboard
discharge exceeds 15 ppm (parts per million);

14.7.8. All piping in the engine room and on deck shall be color coded and marked
to International or Saudi Aramco Standards;

14.7.9. Two (2) general Service Pumps which can be used as either Fire, Pre-load or
Ballast pumps shall be provided with sufficient ballasting capacity to trim
the barge for heavy lifts (total 500 cubic meters/hours) if applicable;

14.7.10. Main and Emergency Bilge Pump shall be provided;

14.7.11. Emergency Fire Pump shall be provided;

14.7.12. Two (2) Submersible Pumps shall be provided;

14.7.13. Fuel and Fresh water capacity shall be sufficient for 21 days continuous
operation;

14.7.14. Emergency Fuel Shut Off's for all diesel engines shall be located externally
from engine room and centralized where physically possible. All shall be
marked in clear form;

14.7.15. Bilge alarms shall be fitted in all engine spaces, periodically unattended
machinery spaces and remote spaces. Audible and visual alarm shall be
activated; and

14.7.16. Switchboard areas shall have rubber matting for safety.

14.8. TOWING AND MOORING EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

14.8.1. Permanently rigged towing bridle forward;

14.8.2. All details in the towing arrangement, brackets, wires, chains, shackles, etc.,
to have a Safe Working Load (SWL) three (3) times the bollard pull of the
towing vessel;

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14.8.3. Towing brackets shall be of "Smit" quick release type or similar design. The
brackets shall be sighted at the intersection of main transverse and
longitudinal members;

14.8.4. Fairleads shall be of an enclosed design i.e., Panama leads with suitable
capping bars welded in place. The fairleads shall be located in line with the
towing brackets and at the deck edge;

14.8.5. Towing bridle shall be either composite of chaff chain and wire or only wire
with hard eyes in both ends. The bridle legs shall be lead through the
fairleads and connected to a "Delta Plate" by means of proper towing
shackles, i.e., "Crosby" safety design or similar;

14.8.6. Designed angles of the bridle at the apex (Delta Plate) shall be between 45
and 60 degrees;

14.8.7. Bridle recovery systems shall consist of a wire from the jack-up via an A-
frame or stub mast to the "Delta Plate" and a one man manually operated or
integral powered winch;

14.8.8. Synthetic ropes used as stretchers in the tow make-up must be of a Safe
Working Load (SWL) equal to the rest of the components of the tow;

14.8.9. Fuse wire of a lower rated Safe Working Load (SWL) to the rest of the
component parts of the tow shall be incorporated, as and where deemed fit;

14.8.10. For four or more legged jack-ups, a stern towing arrangement shall be made
as above (14.8.2 - 14.8.9);

14.8.11. A minimum of four (4) high holding power anchors such as Danforth, LWT or
Moorfast, one mounted at each corner of the barge. The size of the anchors
shall be commensurate with the size and displacement of the barge and the
proposed working area;

14.8.12. Four (4) gravity anchors shall be available for use if requested at the rig
move meeting. The gravity anchor weight shall be commensurate with the
size and displacement of the barge and the proposed working area. The
minimum seabed weight shall be 30 metric tonnes. Gravity anchors shall be
fitted with suitable friction pins or teeth on the base;

14.8.13. Each anchor shall have the facility to attach a safety wire to the anchor from
the deck. This wire has to be secured to the anchor while the barge is
transiting Saudi Aramco oil fields;

14.8.14. The mooring anchor wires shall be commensurate with the size of the
anchors and the jack-up. All wires shall be in good condition and shall be

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suitably marked at the last two drum wraps. Anchor wire length shall be
minimum 3,000 feet and size 32 mm;

14.8.15. All anchor wires will terminate in a closed socket which shall be shackled to
the anchor. Sufficient material shall be held on the barge to make up new
terminations;

14.8.16. One spare anchor wire sufficient to provide the full scope for one winch
shall be carried;

14.8.17. Chasing device for anchor wires shall be carried;

14.8.18. Single or double winches with automatic spooling shall be provided for the
anchor wires used in the mooring system. Winches shall be operable both
"free running" and "clutched in";

14.8.19. Anchor winches shall operate both locally and by remote control from either
a central control room or both stern anchors can be operated by one man in
the center of the stern and similar forward;

14.8.20. Sufficient spares for the anchor winches and associated equipment;

14.8.21. Four (4) pendant buoys plus one (1) spare of "suitcase" type shall be carried;

14.8.22. Sufficient number of damage prevention buoys shall be carried. This

number will be determined by the seabed pipeline density at each work
location. The final decision shall be made at the rigmove meeting. The
buoyancy of the buoys shall be commensurate with anchor wire size;

14.8.23. Safe and quick method of launching and retrieving damage prevention buoys
shall be arranged;

14.8.24. All buoys shall be painted in a highly luminous color or provided with a light
and marked with the anchor identification number (i.e., S1);

14.8.25. Pendant wires suitable for the location depth. Sufficient spare pendant
wires shall be carried;

14.8.26. One point towing brackets of "Smit" quick release type or similar design
shall be provided on port and starboard sides both forward and aft;

14.8.27. Four (4) supply boat mooring ropes of adequate length and strength. Shock
lines shall be incorporated if wire ropes are utilized. All shall be in good
condition; and

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14.8.28. Two (2) 20 metric tonnes tugger winches with each up to 800 meters of 32
mm wire possible to use in conjunction with soft lines to platforms shall be
made available if requested at the rigmove meeting.

14.9. EXTERNAL CONDITION REQUIREMENTS

14.9.1. The barge shall be well maintained and in a good seaworthy condition;

14.9.2. Barge name and port of registry shall be clearly marked on the hull;

14.9.3. Draft marks shall be clearly marked and visible forward and aft, on both
port and starboard sides;

14.9.4. Loadline marks shall be clearly marked on both port and starboard sides.

14.9.5. Adequate fendering shall be fitted to the sides of the jack-up including on
the side facing an offshore platform; and

14.9.6. Access to barge deck on port and starboard sides to consist of permanent
steel ladders protected by fenders and with deck mounted stanchion type
hand holds.

14.10. CRANE AND LOADING AREA REQUIREMENTS

14.10.1. The cranes shall be in good operating condition and passed by the Saudi
 Aramco Crane Inspection Unit;

14.10.2. Crane Operator Control Position to have 270° horizontal and 130° vertical
views;

14.10.3. Cranes shall be provided with load radius indicator read outs;

14.10.4. Crane booms shall be marked with Safe Working Load (SWL);

14.10.5. Anti two blocking device shall be fitted;

14.10.6. Hoist compensation device shall be fitted;

14.10.7. The working deck area shall be well illuminated without shadow areas;

14.10.8. The deck/cargo area shall be clear and well maintained;

14.10.9. Adequate lashing arrangements and equipment shall be provided for deck
cargoes;

14.10.10. All blocks, shackles, turn-buckles, hooks and wires shall be tested and
certified;

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14.10.11. Slings used for heavy lifts shall be tested and certified. Copies of the test
certificates shall be submitted to Saudi Aramco;

14.10.12. All lifts shall have tag lines. Power tugger lines shall be used on all heavy
lifts;

14.10.13. All slings and shackles shall be color coded to indicate individual Safe
Working Load (SWL). A color/SWL chart shall be displayed prominently on
the working area of the deck;

14.10.14. All tank air vents, sounding pipes and loading points shall be color coded to
International or Saudi Aramco Standards and clearly marked;

14.10.15. Deck manifold for loading and discharge of fresh water, fuel oil, dry bulk
and liquid mud shall be installed on both port and starboard sides. The
manifold shall be equipped with camlock fittings and an assortment of
reducers and enlargers;

14.10.16. The barge shall be capable of being suitably ballasted to provide a safe GM
for heavy lift operations;

14.10.17. Stability shall be calculated prior to any heavy lift;

14.10.18. Two (2) personnel baskets stowed in a dry place with sun-shade;

14.10.19. Power and water supplies shall be adequately secured and made watertight
were passing through boundary bulkheads;

14.10.20. Temporary modules or their accessories shall not block clear and safe access
of personnel to all areas of the barge. The modules shall be securely sea
fastened; and

14.10.21. Safe and proper gangway arrangement from jack-up to work site. Gangway
shall have a minimum length of 15 meters (50 feet).

14.11. HELIPORT REQUIREMENTS

14.11.1. Helideck shall be in good operating condition and passed by Saudi Aramco
 Aviation Department;

14.11.2. Helideck shall be certified for minimum of a Bell 212 Helicopter;

14.11.3. Helideck surface shall be non skid and of solid construction with drainage of
1 foot per 100 feet;

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14.11.4. Helideck shall be painted in accordance with IAW Saudi Aramco Mandatory
Drawing;

14.11.5. A horizontal safety fence of 5 feet with an incline of 1 to 10 shall surround

the helideck;

14.11.6. Minimum four tie-down points to allow one helicopter shall be secured in
the middle of the helideck;

14.11.7. Minimum eight alternative yellow and blue perimeter lights (30 - 60 W) shall
be installed. The light guards shall not protrude more than 6 inches above
the helideck;

14.11.8. Two (2) access routes from the helideck, one of the routes shall be marked
"Emergency Use Only";

14.11.9. Helideck Landing Officer shall be in attendance during landing and take off.
Every helideck attendant shall wear a red safety vest;

14.11.10. Passenger waiting area shall be established a minimum of 7 feet below the
helideck and shall be equipped with helicopter and boarding instructions,
warning signs, ear protectors and weighing equipment;

14.11.11. CO 2 Extinguishers of a total capacity not less than 18 kg. One unit shall be
portable for use in helicopter engine compartment;

14.11.12. Two dual purpose fire nozzles and hoses sufficient to reach any part of the
helideck;

14.11.13. Four (4) 30 pound ABC dry chemical portable fire extinguishers shall be
located at first level below helideck and ready for immediate use;

14.11.14. A fully equipped helicopter crash/emergency box shall be located close to the
helideck;

14.11.15. Wind sock in good condition shall be installed in an area clear of all
obstructions and visible to aircraft pilots approaching for landing. The wind
sock shall be illuminated at night;

14.11.16. All obstructions including crane jibs shall be fitted with omni-directional red
obstruction lights of at least 30 watts;

14.11.17. Rotating or flashing beacon shall be installed on the cab of any crane that
can reach the helideck. The beacon shall be illuminated whenever the crane
engine is operating;

14.11.18. All crane operations shall cease when helicopters are landing and taking off;

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14.11.19. An emergency power supply shall provide power to the perimeter and
obstruction lighting and lighting along helideck access routes; and

14.11.20. Means to prevent collection of liquids on helideck and prevent liquids

spreading to or falling on other parts of the jack-up.

14.12. JACKING SYSTEM AND OPERATION REQUIREMENTS

14.12.1. The centralized jacking system shall be fully operational as designed at all
times;

14.12.2. The barge shall have a centralized jacking control room with an all around
view;

14.12.3. Communication system shall be available for use during rig moves, between
 jacking control room each leg position and all key personnel and equipment;

14.12.4. Jacking system shall be operable both from the central jacking control room
and locally at each leg;

14.12.5. All legs shall be operable both simultaneously by a single control and
individually;

14.12.6. Jacking speed with maximum variable load onboard shall be minimum 3
feet/minute;

14.12.7. Leg load indicators shall be installed in control room;

14.12.8. Indicators for remote or local control and leg engaged or disengage shall be
installed in the control room;

14.12.9. Accurate longitudinal and transverse inclinometers with alarms shall be

installed in control room;

14.12.10. The legs shall be marked at intervals of a foot or a meter over their entire
length. These markings must be visible from the control room;

14.12.11. Leg jetting system shall be installed and operable;

14.12.12. Leg movement shall be controllable at all times. Free falling legs are not
acceptable;

14.12.13. Jacking shall be done in strict compliance with Jacking Operating Manual,
including water tight integrity checks;

14.12.14. Preloading procedure as per Jacking Operating Manual shall be followed;

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14.12.15. Stability Calculations shall be made before any jacking is done;

14.12.16. Prior to commencement of jacking operations a general announcement shall

be made over the PA system;

14.12.17. All personnel shall wear life jackets during jacking operations. Personnel
not involved in the jacking shall report to designated muster stations;

14.12.18. All watertight doors shall be closed during jacking operations;

14.12.19. Galley range and other galley equipment shall be isolated during jacking
operations;

14.12.20. Leg penetration not to exceed maximum penetration stated in Jacking

Operating Manual; and

14.12.21. The barge shall be clear of wave action in jacked-up position and at all times
be able to attain "storm condition" air gap as per Jacking Operating Manual.

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15. SELF-PROPELLED ELEVATING UNIT

THE JACK-UP SHALL BE CAPABLE OF (UN-)PINNING AND JACK-UP OR DOWN

UNDER THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: WIND VELOCITY 11m/sec (22 knots),
SIGNIFICANT WAVE HEIGHT 1.3 M (4.3 ft), CURRENT VELOCITY 1.0 meters/sec (2
knots), WAVE PERIODS IN ZULUF AND MARJAN OIL FIELDS ARE 10 SECONDS.

15.1. THE FOLLOWING RULES AND REGULATIONS, AS UPDATED AND

 AMENDED, SHALL GOVERN THE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND
OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE OF THE JACK-UP.

15.1.1. Country and Flag of Jack-up Registry;

15.1.2. International recognized Classification Society;

15.1.3. International Convention on Tonnage Measurement, 1969;

15.1.4. International Convention on Load Lines, 1966;

15.1.5. International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), the 1974
SOLAS Convention, the 1978 SOLAS protocol, all subsequent amendments
including the 1991 amendments and Global Maritime Distress And Safety
System (GMDSS);

15.1.6. Code for the Construction and Equipment of Mobile Offshore Drilling Unit,
1989, (MODU CODE);

15.1.7. International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972 with

Resolutions A.464(XII), A.626(15) and A.678(16);

15.1.8. International Conference for the Prevention of Pollution at Sea by Ship's

1973 and 1978 (MARPOL);

15.1.9. Protocol concerning the Marine Pollution resulting from Exploration and
Exploitation of the Continental Shelf, 1979 (ROPME); and

15.1.10. Maritime Regulatory bodies of the Saudi Arabian Government and those
International Maritime Conventions and Regulatory Bodies to which the
Saudi Arabian Government is a signatory.

15.2. THE FOLLOWING VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATES AND INSPECTION

FORMS SHALL BE ONBOARD THE JACK-UP AT ALL TIMES

15.2.1. Certificate of Registry;

15.2.2. Certificate of Classification and latest Hull, Machinery and Spud Cans
Survey Reports;

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15.2.3. International Tonnage Certificate;

15.2.4. Load Line with Valid Inspection Endorsement;

15.2.5. Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate;

15.2.6. Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Certificate;

15.2.7. Cargo Ship Safety Radio Telephone Certificate;

15.2.8. Mobile Offshore Drilling Unit Safety Certificate;

15.2.9. Ship's Radio Station License (dates in English);

15.2.10. Valid Certificates for Life Rafts and Hydro-Static Releases;

15.2.11. Certificate of Inspection of Fire Fighting Equipment, valid for 1 year;

15.2.12. Certificate of Inspection of Fixed Fire-Fighting Equipment, valid for 2 years;

15.2.13. International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate;

15.2.14. Oil Record Book in accordance with MARPOL 73/78 Annex 1, Regulation 20
and a Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan (SOPEP);

15.2.15. Manufacturer's Crane Certificates and Load Charts and Classification

Installation Approval (to be checked and certified by Saudi Aramco
Inspection Unit);

15.2.16. Stability Information including Crane Operations and Limitations, to be

endorsed by the Classification Society;

15.2.17. Saudi Arabian Work Permit (dates in English);

15.2.18. De-Ratting Exemption Certificate and latest date of fumigation;

15.2.19. Operations Manual endorsed by Classification Society; and

15.2.20. Helideck Certificate (FAA and/or CAA).

15.3. PERSONNEL MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

15.3.1. One (1) Master, shall hold a U.S., U.K., or European License equal to a
British Department of Transport, Class 1 Certificate of Competency and
have two (2) years experience as Master on self-propelled jack-up barges;

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15.3.2. One (1) Chief Mate, shall hold a Master License equal to or better than a
British Department of Transport, Class 2 Certificate of Competency and
have two (2) years experience as Chief Mate on self-propelled jack-up barges
or as Master on anchor handling supply vessels;

15.3.3. One (1) Chief Engineer, shall hold a U.S., U.K. or European License equal to
a British Department of Transport Class 1 Motor Certificate of Competency
and have two (2) years experience on self-propelled jack-up barges;

15.3.4. One (1) Second Engineer, shall hold a Marine Engineer's License equal to or
better than British Department of Transport Class 2 Motor Certificate of
Competency and have two (2) years experience as Second Engineer on self-
propelled jack-up barges or as Chief Engineer on anchor handling supply
vessels;

15.3.5. One (1) Electrician, shall be in possession of recognized Electrician

Qualifications along with working knowledge of electronics, have four (4)
years experience aboard vessel and one (1) year experience on self-propelled
 jack up barges;

15.3.6. Two (2) Mechanics, shall have four (4) years experience in this capacity at
sea;

15.3.7. Four (4) Able Bodied Seamen, shall have four (4) years experience in this
capacity at sea;

15.3.8. Two (2) Cooks, shall be able to prepare Western, Arabic and Asian style
meals;

15.3.9. Two (2) Stewards, shall perform janitorial and cleaning duties in all jack-up
accommodation areas and assist the Cook in food handling and meal
preparations;

15.3.10. Additional Catering Crew shall be commensurate with number of people

onboard;

15.3.11. Medic/Safety Officer trained in basic medical treatment, and vessel safety
and safe working procedures;

15.3.12. Crane Operator(s) shall be in possession of a valid Crane Operators License,

issued by his country of origin or the Saudi Arab Government, for at least
the capacity and the type of the vessel's crane. Crane Operator approval is
subject to passing a test of his crane operational capabilities as administered
by Saudi Aramco's Heavy Equipment Operator Testing and Training Unit;

15.3.13. All personnel must be trained in fire fighting and abandon ship procedures
and be able to swim; and

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15.3.14. All personnel shall be allocated personnel safety equipment and clothing.
Galley staff shall wear white utility clothing.

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15.4. NAVIGATION AND COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

15.4.1. Deck Log Book;

15.4.2. Compass Error Book;

15.4.3. Watch Keeping Standing Instructions and Night Order Book, including 24
hours radio watch;

15.4.4. British Admiralty Charts for Saudi Arabian Waters corrected up-to-date.
"Notices to Mariners" file shall be kept onboard;

15.4.5. Saudi Aramco Field Charts corrected up-to-date. Saudi Aramco chart
correction file shall be kept onboard;

15.4.6. Saudi Aramco Tide Tables;

15.4.7. Admiralty Pilot Books for the Arabian Gulf;

15.4.8. Saudi Arabian Port Authority Regulations;

15.4.9. Nautical Almanac, Browns or similar with the Rules of the Road included;

15.4.10. Nautical Tables (Nories of similar);

15.4.11. Sufficient Chart Instruments;

15.4.12. Two (2) pairs of Binoculars;

15.4.13. One (1) Gyro Compass complete with steering repeater and provisions for
obtaining gyro errors including Azimuth ring and additional repeater if
required;

15.4.14. One (1) Magnetic Compass with provisions for obtaining compass deviations;

15.4.15. Deviation Card for magnetic compass shall not be more than one year old;

15.4.16. Two (2) Radars with a minimum range of 24 nautical miles. One (1) radar
shall have daylight viewing, be gyro stabilized and fitted with Electronic
Bearing Indicator (EBI) and Variable Range Marker (VRM) functions;

15.4.17. One (1) Automatic Pilot compatible with gyro compass;

15.4.18. One (1) Echo Sounder shall be visible day and night and be fitted with a
"Minimum Depth" alarm and a remote light emitting diode (LED) or digital
readout;

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15.4.19. One (1) Global Positioning System (G.P.S.) Satellite Navigation Receiver;

15.4.20. Two (2) fixed VHF radios having all International Marine Channels (plus
Digital Selective Calling (DSC) if vessel comes under Global Maritime
Distress and Safety System (GMDSS));

15.4.21. Six (6) hand held portable VHF or UHF radios shall be available for
communication during maneuvering and jacking operations. Spare batteries
and battery chargers shall be available for use;

15.4.22. VHF marine frequencies 156.150, 157.200, and 157.425 MHz shall not be used
by vessels operating in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. These
frequencies correspond to International Marine Channels 3, 24 and 88.
Channel 6 is primarily designated for use for "Search and Rescue
Operations" and should not be used if it is in use for coordination of such
operations;

15.4.23. One (1) MF/HF SSB Radio Telephone with transmitter frequencies in the
band 1.6 to 30 MHz, including Digital Selective Calling (DSC) channel 2187.5
kHz and full receiver coverage in the band 100 kHz to 30 MHz;

15.4.24. One (1) MF/HF Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS)
Digital Selective Calling (DSC) watchkeeping receiver;

15.4.25. One (1) Navtex receiver;

15.4.26. Aviation Radio (USB) with frequencies 121.5, 138.200, 138.225 and 138.250
MHz;

15.4.27. Aviation Homing Beacon (non directional aviation beacon);

15.4.28. Daylight signal lamp with battery (Aldis type 6");

15.4.29. Emergency Telephone Communication between the bridge, Master's cabin,

Engine room, thruster/steering compartments and emergency generator
room;

15.4.30. Fixed public address system covering the accommodation, deck area and
engine room;

15.4.31. Propeller or thruster controls position shall be fitted with communications

equipment, rudder angle, heading, pitch and revolutions per minute (RPM)
indicators;

15.4.32. Emergency stops for propellers or main engines shall be located on the
bridge and at each local control station;

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15.4.33. The Vessel shall have a clear arc of visibility of not less than 240 degrees
from each Control Position. Window wipers shall be fitted in center window
panel as a minimum;

15.4.34. Ship's Whistle;

15.4.35. Ship's Bell;

15.4.36. Forward and aft wheel house searchlights capable of being directed from
inside the wheel house close to the control positions;

15.4.37. Code Flags (International Code of Signals);

15.4.38. Navigation lights and daylight shapes in accordance with International

Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea. All lights shall have "non
function" alarms;

15.4.39. Anemometer giving wind speed and direction;

15.4.40. Saudi Arabian courtesy ensigns; and

15.4.41. Navigation and Communication Equipment failure/repair file.

15.5. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

15.5.1. Personnel onboard record, including gangway sign and visitor's book

15.5.2. Safety equipment register maintained;

15.5.3. Personnel muster lists on each deck level;

15.5.4. Safety plans on each deck level;

15.5.5. Emergency response procedures , contact telephone numbers, medivac, etc.

posted;

15.5.6. Emergency Fire Plan shall be situated outside the accommodation in a

highly visible, easy to open, weatherproof and fire resistant container;

15.5.7. Abandon Ship, Man Overboard, Fire and Gas drills shall be held and logged
in accordance with the Saudi Aramco Marine Department Loss Prevention
Program. Various safety videos shall be provided and shown on a regular
basis;

15.5.8. Shall comply with Saudi Aramco General Instructions (GI's), Offshore
Instruction Manual (O.I.M.) 1.519 (Work Around Offshore Producing
Facilities), Marine Department Marine Instruction Manuals (M.I.M.'s) and

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Safety & Loss Prevention Program. Copies of all relevant instructions shall
be kept onboard;

15.5.9. One (1) or more lifeboats/capsules one each side of such aggregate capacity
as will accommodate the total number of persons on board. Lifeboats shall
be capable of unobstructed launching whether in jacked-up or transit mode.
Lifeboats shall be lowered, launched and maneuvered in the water every 3
months;

15.5.10. Life rafts with a total capacity of double the number of persons the jack-up is
certified to carry. The life rafts shall be situated equally on each side of the
 jack-up and shall be push launchable and secured with hydro static releases.
Each life raft station shall be clearly identified. Life raft launching
procedure shall be posted near both liferafts;

15.5.11. Emergency lights, for life raft embarkation stations, on deck and over the
sides;

15.5.12. Life jackets for the number of persons the vessel is certified to carry and
spare life jackets in accordance with Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS)
Regulations but not less than 20% of the total capacity of the jack-up. Each
of the life jackets shall be fitted with a whistle, a light and retro-reflective
tape. Spare life jackets shall be stowed in marked boxes adjacent to life
rafts and life boats. Life jacket donning instruction shall be posted;

15.5.13. Life buoys in accordance with Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) Regulations but
a minimum of eight (8) where two must be fitted with a self-activating
smoke/light signal, and four (4) with a light and buoyant line. Life buoys
shall have grab lines and be marked in capital letters indicating jack-up
name and port of registry;

15.5.14. A minimum of six (6) work vests (flotation aid) for use on deck;

15.5.15. Fire hydrants, hoses and nozzles in accordance with Safety of Life at Sea
(SOLAS) Regulations. A minimum of two (2) hoses to reach any part of the
 jack-up. All nozzles shall be combined jet and spray. A minimum of ten (10)
hoses and nozzles shall be carried;

15.5.16. Fixed fire extinguisher system shall be available for engine rooms, generator
rooms, emergency generator room, auxiliary machinery spaces and galley;

15.5.17. Fire Extinguishers shall be in accordance with Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS)
Regulations but shall have a minimum of five ABC Extinguishers in the
accommodation. One approved Foam extinguisher not less than 45 lb.
capacity in every engine space, and one (1) portable foam extinguisher for
every 750 kw of engine power or part of. Also a minimum of one 10 lb. dry
powder and four CO2 portable extinguishers;

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15.5.18. Two (2) Fire monitors, each with a capacity of 600 m3 /hour with a horizontal
throw of 90 meters. Designated pump(s) shall supply directly to monitors;

15.5.19. Fire Detection Smoke and Heat System in accommodation, service and
working spaces;

15.5.20. Fixed automatic gas detection and alarm system;

15.5.21. Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) shall comply with
Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) Requirements with
406 MHz as the primary and 121.5 MHz as the secondary and fitted with
hydrostatic release;

15.5.22. Two (2) Portable Radar Transponders (SARTS);

15.5.23. Fire Blanket in the engine room and the galley;

15.5.24. Four (4) fire axes, sited inside and outside accommodation;

15.5.25. Four (4) Firemen's Outfits, each shall be contained in its own separate and
marked storage unit. One outfit shall be readily available for use on the
helideck;

15.5.26. Six (6) self-contained breathing apparatus Scott Air Paks or compatible with
minimum 30 minute bottles. Jack-ups working in hazardous locations shall
have breathing apparatus for the total number of persons on board;

15.5.27. Fully stocked Medical Chest complete with "Shipmaster's Medical Guide";

15.5.28. Three (3) First Aid Boxes (one each located in the galley, engine room and
operation office);

15.5.29. Two (2) Stretchers, one shall be a shell type designed with a four point lift
assembly and casualty restraints suitable for helicopter winching;

15.5.30. Emergency Lights in the accommodation, engine room and all escape routes;

15.5.31. All escape routes in the accommodation and engine room shall be marked
with luminescent tape and signs and kept clear of all obstructions;

15.5.32. The position of all life saving appliances (extinguishers, axes, fire alarms,
etc.) shall be marked with luminescent signs;

15.5.33. Abandon ship and fire alarm systems;

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15.5.34. Damage control equipment commensurate with the size of the jack-up, in
accordance with Saudi Aramco Marine Department Specifications;

15.5.35. Accommodation modules and portable workshops shall be hooked up in a

semi-permanent way with fresh water, sanitary system, electricity, AC,
safety alarms and equipped with additional fire extinguishers and
emergency escape routes where applicable;

15.5.36. One (1) motorized rescue boat stowed in a state of readiness for launching in
not more than five minutes (can be one of the lifeboats). Rescue boat shall be
launched and tested once a month;

15.5.37. Two (2) H 2S Detectors;

15.5.38. One (1) Oxygen Meter;

15.5.39. When working in hazardous locations, living accommodation shall be

provided with means of securing against ingress of gas; and

15.5.40. Retro-reflective materials shall be fitted on all lifesaving appliances,

(extinguishers, axes, fire alarms, etc.).

15.6. ACCOMMODATION REQUIREMENTS

15.6.1. Air conditioned berth and mess area to fully accommodate the vessel's crew,
workers and Saudi Aramco personnel in accordance with International
Labor Organization (ILO) Convention 92, Supplement 133 and
Recommendation 140. The accommodation shall be clean and infestation
free;

15.6.2. Barge's air conditioning system shall be capable of maintaining a maximum

constant 24 degree centigrade (76 F) temperature and 50% relative humidity
in the above air conditioned areas under peak ambient of 45°C (113°F) air
temperature, 95% relative humidity and 34°C (93°F) sea temperature;

15.6.3. Mess room shall accommodate all on board in two sittings but minimum
sixteen (16) seats;

15.6.4. Galley stove shall be equipped with exhaust fan and washable filters;

15.6.5. One (1) toilet and shower per every six men. Toilet and shower areas shall
be fitted with exhaust fans;

15.6.6. One (1) washing machine and one (1) dryer unit for every 12 men but a
minimum of two of each;

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15.6.7. Separate accommodation with toilet and shower facilities shall be provided
for Saudi Aramco Rig Move Masters;

15.6.8. Separate accommodation with toilet and shower facilities for Saudi Aramco
Producing/Drilling/Project Management Representative in single/double
cabin;

15.6.9. Freezer, chiller and dry store space sufficient for two (2) weeks provisions.
Freezer and chiller shall have external temperature gauges. Temperatures
of both shall be sustainable at -18°C and +4°C respectively. Walk-in rooms
shall have internal alarm each. Doors shall be equipped with latches and
able to open from inside;

15.6.10. A designated hospital/sick room;

15.6.11. Maximum four (4) beds in each cabin; and

15.6.12. Recreation room(s) for a minimum of a third of all personnel onboard

furnished with proper seats, TV and video.

15.7. MACHINERY SPACES AND POWER REQUIREMENTS

15.7.1. Engine room spaces shall be clean and all equipment in good working order.
Bilges shall be kept dry and clean;

15.7.2. Engine room log book shall show all activities over 24 hour period and
include running hours, maintenance and repair works;

15.7.3. All machinery gauges, instrumentation, monitoring equipment and alarm

systems shall be in good working order on both engine room panel and
duplicate on bridge;

15.7.4. Shall be fitted with propulsion machinery and propellers sufficient for the
safe maneuvering of the jack-up in the oil fields and positioning close to a
platform. Shall consist of either four (4) azimuth thrusters or two stern
propellers plus bow thruster or four (4) stern propellers. The jack-up shall
be able to maintain a daily operating speed of 5 knots fully loaded to
summer load line draft in Beaufort 2 conditions;

15.7.5. Steering system shall be fitted that provides 100% redundancy. The
steering motors shall be capable of moving the rudders over from 35 degrees
on one side to 35 degrees on the other side in not more than 28 seconds;

15.7.6. The jack-up shall have a minimum of two (2) generators and each generator
shall be capable of supplying the full load to the jack-up under full operating
load conditions under peak ambient conditions of 45°C (113°F) air
temperature, 95% relative humidity and 34°C (93°F) sea temperature.

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Where multiple generators are fitted (more than two) then the load shall be
distributed such that stand-by generator will always be available to ensure
100% load in the event of one generator failing. Generators shall be able to
parallel on the switchboard manually and automatically;

15.7.7. Emergency generator shall be installed above the upper most continuous
deck. Capable of supplying emergency lighting for up to eighteen hours
along with communication equipment, fire/gas alarms and detection
equipment. Capability of closing blow-out preventer and disconnecting from
well head if electrically controlled. Capable of running one fire pump and
permanently installed diving equipment. Automatic start shall be fitted
taking no more than forty-five (45) seconds to come on line;

15.7.8. Self-contained sewage treatment system shall be fitted that meets both
MARPOL and ROPME protocols;

15.7.9. Oily Water Separator shall be fitted with alarm for bilge overboard
discharge. The alarm shall activate whenever the oil content of overboard
discharge exceeds 15 ppm (parts per million);

15.7.10. All piping in the engine room and on deck shall be color coded and marked
to International or Saudi Aramco Standards;

15.7.11. Main and standby pumps shall be provided for the fire, pre-load, ballast,
bilge, cooling, fuel transfer systems and domestic fresh water systems with
dual heaters;

15.7.12. Two (2) Submersible Pumps;

15.7.13. Fuel and fresh water capacities shall be sufficient for 14 days continuous
operation;

15.7.14. Emergency fuel shut offs for all diesel engines shall be located externally
from engine room and centralized where physically possible. All shall be
marked in clear form;

15.7.15. Bilge alarms shall be fitted in all engine spaces, periodically unattended
machinery spaces and remote spaces. Audible and visual alarm shall be
activated; and

15.7.16. Switchboard areas shall have rubber matting for safety.

15.8. MOORING EQUIPMENT

15.8.1. One (1) anchor fitted with 12 shots (1,080 ft) of chain or equal/commensurate
size wire with minimum length of 2,000 feet. The anchor shall have weight

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commensurate with tonnage of the jack-up and be high holding type without
weight reduction;

15.8.2. Mooring ropes shall be in good condition and sufficient for the size of the
 jack-up;

15.8.3. Sufficient number of bollards on each side of the jack-up; and

15.8.4. Four (4) supply boat mooring ropes of adequate length and strength. Shock
lines shall be incorporated if wire ropes are utilized. All shall be in good
condition.

15.9. EXTERNAL CONDITION REQUIREMENTS

15.9.1. The barge shall be well maintained and in a good seaworthy condition;

15.9.2. Barge name and port of registry shall be clearly marked on the hull;

15.9.3. Draft marks shall be clearly marked and visible forward and aft on both port
and starboard sides;

15.9.4. Loadline marks shall be clearly marked on both port and starboard sides;

15.9.5. Adequate fendering shall be fitted to the sides of the jack-up including on
the side facing an offshore platform; and

15.9.6. Access to barge deck on port and starboard sides to consist of permanent
steel ladders protected by fenders and with deck mounted stanchion type
hand holds.

15.10. CRANE AND LOADING AREA REQUIREMENTS

15.10.1. Cranes shall be in good operating condition and passed by the Saudi Aramco
Crane Inspection Unit;

15.10.2. Crane Operator Control Position shall have 270° horizontal and 130° vertical
views;

15.10.3. Cranes shall be provided with load radius indicator read outs;

15.10.4. Crane booms shall be marked with Safe Working Load (SWL);

15.10.5. Anti two blocking device shall be fitted;

15.10.6. Hoist compensation device shall be fitted;

15.10.7. The working deck area shall be well illuminated without shadow areas;

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15.10.8. The deck/cargo area shall be clear and well maintained;

15.10.9. Adequate lashing arrangements and equipment shall be provided for deck
cargoes;

15.10.10. All blocks, shackles, turn-buckles, hooks and wires shall be tested and
certified;

15.10.11. Slings used for heavy lifts shall be tested and certified. Copies of the test
certificates shall be submitted to Saudi Aramco;

15.10.12. All lifts shall have tag lines. Power tugger lines shall be used on all heavy
lifts;

15.10.13. All slings and shackles shall be color coded to indicate individual Safe
Working Load (SWL). A color/SWL chart shall be displayed prominently on
the working area of the deck;

15.10.14. All tank air vents, sounding pipes and loading points shall be color coded to
International or Saudi Aramco Standards and clearly marked;

15.10.15. Deck manifold for loading and discharge of fresh water and fuel oil shall be
installed on both port and starboard sides. The manifold shall be equipped
with camlock fittings and an assortment of reducers and enlargers;

15.10.16. The barge shall be capable of being suitably ballasted to provide a safe GM
for heavy lift operations;

15.10.17. Stability shall be calculated prior to any heavy lift;

15.10.18. Two (2) personnel baskets stowed in a dry place with sun-shade;

15.10.19. Power and water supplies shall be adequately secured and made watertight
were passing through boundary bulkheads;

15.10.20. Temporary modules or their accessories shall not block clear and safe access
of personnel to all areas of the barge. The modules shall be securely sea
fastened; and

15.10.21. Safe and proper gangway arrangement from jack-up to work site. Gangway
shall have a minimum length of 15 meters (50 feet).

15.11. HELIPORT REQUIREMENTS

15.11.1. Helideck shall be in good operating condition and passed by Saudi Aramco
 Aviation Department;

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15.11.2. Helideck shall be certified for minimum of a Bell 212 Helicopter;

15.11.3. Helideck surface shall be non skid and of solid construction with drainage of
1 foot per 100 feet;

15.11.4. Helideck shall be painted in accordance with IAW Saudi Aramco Mandatory
Drawing;

15.11.5. A horizontal safety fence of 5 feet with an incline of 1 to 10 shall surround

the helideck;

15.11.6. Minimum four tie-down points to allow one helicopter shall be secured in
the middle of the helideck;

15.11.7. Minimum eight alternative yellow and blue perimeter lights (30 - 60 W) shall
be installed. The light guards shall not protrude more than 6 inches above
the helideck;

15.11.8. Two (2) access routes from the helideck, one of the routes shall be marked
"Emergency Use Only";

15.11.9. Helideck Landing Officer shall be in attendance during landing and take off.
Every helideck attendant shall wear a red safety vest;

15.11.10. Passenger waiting area shall be established a minimum of 7 feet below the
helideck and shall be equipped with helicopter and boarding instructions,
warning signs, ear protectors and weighing equipment;

15.11.11. CO 2 Extinguishers of a total capacity not less than 18 kg. One unit shall be
portable for use in helicopter engine compartment;

15.11.12. Two (2) dual purpose fire nozzles and hoses sufficient to reach any part of
the helideck;

15.11.13. Four (4) 30 pound ABC dry chemical portable fire extinguishers shall be
located at first level below helideck and ready for immediate use;

15.11.14. A fully equipped helicopter crash/emergency box shall be located close to the
helideck;

15.11.15. Wind sock in good condition shall be installed in an area clear of all
obstructions and visible to aircraft pilots approaching for landing. The wind
sock shall be illuminated at night;

15.11.16. All obstructions including crane jibs shall be fitted with omni-directional red
obstruction lights of at least 30 watts;

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15.11.17. Rotating or flashing beacon shall be installed on the cab of any crane that
can reach the helideck. The beacon shall be illuminated whenever the crane
engine is operating;

15.11.18. All crane operations shall cease when helicopters are landing and taking off;

15.11.19. An emergency power supply shall provide power to the perimeter and
obstruction lighting and lighting along helideck access routes; and

15.11.20. Means to prevent collection of liquids on helideck and prevent liquids

spreading to or falling on other parts of the jack-up.

15.12. JACKING SYSTEM AND OPERATION REQUIREMENTS

15.12.1. Jacking system shall be fully operational as designed at all times;

15.12.2. The barge shall have a centralized jacking control room with an all around
view;

15.12.3. Communication system shall be available for use during rig moves, between
 jacking control room, each leg position and all key personnel and equipment;

15.12.4. Jacking system shall be operable both from the central jacking control room
and locally at each leg;

15.12.5. All legs shall be operable both simultaneously by a single control and
individually;

15.12.6. Jacking speed with maximum variable load onboard shall be minimum 3
feet/minute;

15.12.7. Leg load indicators shall be installed in control room;

15.12.8. Indicators for remote or local control and leg engaged or disengaged shall be
installed in control room;

15.12.9. Accurate longitudinal and transverse inclinometers with alarms shall be

installed in control room;

15.12.10. The legs shall be marked at intervals of a foot or a meter over their entire
length. These markings must be visible from the control room;

15.12.11. Leg jetting system shall be installed and operable;

15.12.12. Leg movement shall be controllable at all times. Free falling legs are not
acceptable;

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15.12.13. Jacking shall be done in strict compliance with Jacking Operation Manual,
including water tight integrity checks;

15.12.14. Preloading procedure as per Jacking Operating Manual shall be followed;

15.12.15. Stability Calculations shall be made before any jacking is done;

15.12.16. Prior to commencement of jacking operations a general announcement shall

be made over the PA system;

15.12.17. All personnel shall wear life jackets during jacking operations. Personnel
not involved in the jacking shall report to designated muster stations;

15.12.18. All watertight doors shall be closed during jacking operations;

15.12.19. Galley range and other galley equipment shall be isolated during jacking
operation;

15.12.20. Leg penetration shall not exceed maximum penetration stated in Jacking
Operating Manual; and

15.12.21. The barge shall be clear of wave action in jacked-up position and at all times
be able to attain "storm conditions" air gap as per Jacking Operating
Manual.

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16. 4-POINT MOORING SPREADS

16.1. 4 POINT MOORING SPREADS SHALL ONLY BE ACCEPTED AFTER

REVIEW AND ONLY FOR SPECIFIC AND SHORT TERM WORK IN
SHELTERED AREAS.

16.2. 4-POINT MOORING UNIT SHALL COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS

FOR THE TYPE OF VESSEL OR BARGE USED.

16.3. FOR VESSELS ONE ASSISTANT ANCHOR HANDLING VESSEL IS

REQUIRED DURING ANCHOR HANDLING.

16.4. FOR NON-PROPELLED BARGES (DISPLACEMENT LESS THAN 6,000

METRIC TONNES) TWO TOWING/ANCHOR HANDLING VESSELS ARE
REQUIRED.

16.5. WHERE A FOUR POINT MOORING SYSTEM IS FITTED THEN THE

FOLLOWING IS REQUIRED.

16.5.1. Four (4) Danforth or high holding power anchors, one each mounted port
bow, starboard bow, port quarter and starboard quarter (the standard ship's
anchors are not to be part of the 4-point mooring system, but the mooring
anchors may substitute for ship's anchors). The size of the anchors shall be
commensurate with the displacement of the vessel or barge;

16.5.2. One (1) spare anchor shall be carried;

16.5.3. Four (4) gravity anchors shall be available for use if requested at the
rigmove meeting. The gravity anchor weight shall be commensurate with
the displacement of the vessel or barge and the proposed working area. The
minimum gravity anchor seabed weight shall be 12 metric tonnes for a vessel
and 30 metric tonnes for a barge of a displacement less than 6,000 metric
tonnes. Gravity anchors shall be fitted with suitable friction pins or teeth
on the base. If the gravity anchors are onboard the vessel or barge, the
requirement in 16.5.2 may be wavered;

16.5.4. Each anchor shall have the facility to attach a safety wire to the anchor from
deck. This wire has to be secured to the anchor while the vessel or barge is
transiting Saudi Aramco oil fields;

16.5.5. The mooring anchor wires shall be commensurate with the size of the
anchors and the displacement of the vessel or barge. The minimum size
shall be 36 mm and length 800 meters. All wires shall be in good condition
and suitably marked at the last two drum wraps. Wire certificates shall be
available onboard for inspection;

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16.5.6. All anchor wires shall terminate in a closed socket which shall be shackled
to the anchor. Sufficient material shall be held onboard to make up new
terminations;

16.5.7. One spare anchor wire sufficient to provide the full scope for one winch
shall be carried;

16.5.8. If a combined wire-rope system is used, plaited ropes shall be supplied. A

swivel shall be attached at both ends of the rope, and a buoyancy device
shall be fitted to the swivel at the wire end (to keep the connection just
above the seabed). Ropes shall be of adequate size and strength and in
prime condition. Ropes shall be changed out whenever deemed necessary;

16.5.9. Single drum winches with automatic spooling shall be provided for the
anchor wires used in the mooring system. All four wire drums shall be
operable individually and simultaneously. Winches shall be fitted with
forward/reverse gear and free running devices;

16.5.10. Where the four point mooring system is hydraulically operated then each
winch shall be powered from a separate power pack. Two pairs of winches
shall have cross over supply in event of one power pack failure;

16.5.11. Anchor winches shall be operable both locally and remote from a Central
 Anchor Winch Operating Position with an all around view and
communication to each winch position;

16.5.12. Anchor winches shall be fitted with tension meters and "wire out" length
meters or the wire shall be marked at every 100 feet;

16.5.13. Sufficient spares for the anchor winches and associated equipment;

16.5.14. Five (5) pendant buoys of "suitcase" type shall be carried;

16.5.15. Sufficient number of damage prevention buoys, minimum six (6) shall be
carried. Buoy's buoyancy shall be commensurate with anchor wire size;

16.5.16. Safe and quick method of launching and retrieving damage prevention buoys
shall be arranged. Air supply is required on deck at each anchor location for
impact wrenches to be used for securing damage prevention buoys to the
anchor wires;

16.5.17. All buoys shall be painted in a highly luminous color or provided with a light
and marked with the anchor identification number (i.e., S1);

16.5.18. Pendant wires suitable for all location depths and sufficient spare pendant
wires shall be carried;

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16.5.19. Arrangement for tensioning soft lines shall be provided minimum one
capstan or winch drum both forward and aft on the vessel or barge;

16.5.20. Sufficient shackles and rigging equipment shall be available for the
operations;

16.5.21. Two x ten (10) tugger winches with 200 meters of wire each; and

16.5.22. Four Point Mooring Unit and assisting vessels shall be equipped with
suitable positioning/survey system (refer to Barge Management System
(BMS) Requirement, Section 19).

16.6. FOUR POINT MOORING SYSTEM SHALL BE DOUBLE SECURED WHEN

NOT IN USE.

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17. SHALLOW WATER CONSTRUCTION SPREADS

17.1. SHALLOW WATER IS DEFINED AS WATER DEPTHS OF 20 FEET (6.1

METERS) LAT OR LESS.

17.2. SHALLOW WATER SPREADS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED AFTER REVIEW

 AND ONLY FOR SPECIFIC WORK.

17.3. SHALLOW DRAFTED BARGE OR VESSEL AND ASSISTING VESSELS SHALL

COMPLY AS CLOSE AS POSSIBLE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE
TYPE OF VESSEL OR BARGE USED.

17.4. NUMBER OF SHALLOW DRAFTED TOWING AND ANCHOR HANDLING

 VESSELS SHALL COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE TYPE OF
 VESSEL OR BARGE USED.

17.5. NAVIGATION AND POSITIONING SYSTEMS

17.5.1. Barge and vessels shall be fitted with an efficient navigational system (refer
to Barge Management System (BMS) requirements, Section 19);

17.5.2. All areas of danger which are less than the minimum safe depth for "the
spread" shall be buoyed. All areas of danger which are less than the
minimum safe depth for the spread shall be displayed on the navigational
graphical display;

17.5.3. Charts shall be provided for the area and supplied to all the attending
vessels. In shallow water areas the charts shall be 1:5000 or less as
required;

17.5.4. Echo sounders on all attending vessels shall be capable of operating to a

minimum keel clearance of 2 feet/0.6 meters;

17.5.5. Echo Sounders shall have a digital readout that is clearly visible from any
steering position by day or night;

17.5.6. Echo Sounders shall be fitted with an audible minimum depth alarm. The
setting of the minimum depth alarm shall be variable;

17.5.7. When setting the depth alarm the Master shall make allowance for the
difference between the lowest point of the vessel and the transponder and
any increased draft due to the change in trim from the weights of the anchor
and mooring wire; and

17.5.8. Wherever possible, "safe routes" shall be established and clearly marked,
which shall be established at the rigmove meeting.

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17.6. MOORING ARRANGEMENTS (ANCHORS)

17.6.1. Anchors shall be suitable in weight and type for the expected holding
ground;

17.6.2. Where a vessel expects to work in areas of good and poor holding ground
then the spread shall be supplied with stockless high holding power anchors
and gravity anchors with friction pins or teeth;

17.6.3. In areas where combination anchors patterns have to be used utilizing

gravity and conventional anchors, the spread shall be equipped with full sets
of each type of anchor;

17.6.4. Anchor pendants shall be suitable for the depth of water and are
recommended not to exceed one and a half times the water depth;

17.6.5. Where pre-set anchors are to be used the anchor handlers must be capable
of deploying the conventional/gravity anchor and the retrieval buoy. The
anchor pendant and the pick-up buoy pendant shall be carried clear of the
sea at all times. Pre-set gravity anchors shall require a safety strap and the
anchor handler must be able to handle the anchor pendant and the safety
wire;

17.6.6. Pick-up wires and retrieval buoys on pre-set anchor systems shall not have
excessively long wires;

17.6.7. Anchors shall not be moved across existing pipelines or power cable while
anchors are suspended from anchor handling tugs or barges. Anchors shall
be on deck or double secured in an A-frame if they are to be moved across a
pipeline or power cable;

17.6.8. In areas of shallow water and congested pipelines then the spread may have
to use soft line moorings on the pre-set anchors;

17.6.9. Where the water depth is such that D.P. Buoys would not provide sufficient
support for the wire such that the wire would sweep across the pipelines or
areas of coral, then soft floating (polypropylene) ropes shall be provided.
The size of these ropes shall be commensurate in strength to the wires
normally used in the mooring system;

17.6.10. If a rope or combined wire-rope system is used, plaited ropes shall be

supplied, a swivel shall be attached at both ends of the rope and a buoyancy
device shall be fitted to the swivel at the wire end (to keep the connection
 just above seabed). Ropes shall be adequate size and strength and in prime
condition. Ropes shall be changed out whenever deemed necessary;

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17.6.11. Due regard shall be given to the stretching of polypropylene ropes when
under tension when making up mooring patterns (up to 20% of a new rope);

17.6.12. The spread shall be provided with sufficient spooling drums to allow the
safe stowage and handling of these ropes;

17.6.13. Sufficient D.P. Buoys shall be provided to fit on to the anchor spread wires
as required to support the wires where used;

17.6.14. All pick-up buoys shall be fitted with a swivel in the pendant arrangement
to allow ease of handling for the anchor handlers;

17.6.15. The fitting and removal of D.P. buoys shall be such that it is safe and
efficient; and

17.6.16. Pendants on D.P. Buoys shall not be excessively long such that the wire will
not be supported clear of obstructions.

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18. SPREAD HORSEPOWER REQUIREMENTS

18.1. CONSTRUCTION BARGES WITH A DISPLACEMENT LESS THAN 10,000

METRIC TONNES

18.1.1. Three (3) tow/anchor handling vessels each with 3,200 BHP, Bollard Pull 35
metric tonnes and Bow Thruster 300 BHP;

18.1.2. One (1) of the vessels shall have an open stern and roller of sufficient sizes
to deck barge conventional anchors;

18.1.3. One (1) of the vessels shall be pull/push type; and

18.1.4. If gravity anchors are to be used across pipelines or power cables, one of the
vessels hall be equipped with an A-Frame.

18.2. CONSTRUCTION BARGES WITH A DISPLACEMENT OVER 10,000 METRIC

TONNES

18.2.1. Three (3) tow/anchor handling vessels each with 4,200 BHP, Bollard Pull 46
metric tonnes and Bow Thruster 400 BHP;

18.2.2. One (1) of the vessels shall have an open stern and roller of sufficient sizes
to deck barge conventional anchors;

18.2.3. One (1) of the vessels shall be pull/push type; and

18.2.4. If gravity anchors are to be used across pipelines or power cables, one of the
vessels shall be equipped with an A-Frame.

18.3. NON-PROPELLED JACK-UPS WITH A DISPLACEMENT LESS THAN 10,000

METRIC TONNES

18.3.1 Two (2) or three (3) tow/anchor handling vessels each with 4,200 BHP,
Bollard Pull 46 metric tonnes and Bow Thruster 400 BHP during moves and
 jacking.

18.4. NON-PROPELLED JACK-UPS WITH A DISPLACEMENT OVER 10,000

METRIC TONNES

18.4.1. One (1) tow/anchor handling vessel with 6,000 BHP, bollard pull 66 metric
tonnes and bow thruster 500 BHP during moves; and

18.4.2. One (1) or two (2) tow/anchor handling vessels each with 4,200 BHP, bollard
pull 46 metric tonnes and bow thruster 400 BHP during moves and jacking.

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18.5. HEAVY LIFT SHIPS

18.5.1. One (1) tow/anchor handling vessel with 6,000 BHP, Bollard Pull 66 metric
tonnes and Bow Thruster 500 BHP;

18.5.2. Two (2) or three (3) tow/anchor handling vessels with 4,200 BHP, Bollard
Pull 46 metric tonnes and Bow Thruster 400 BHP;

18.5.3. One (1) of the vessels shall have an open stern and roller of sufficient sizes
to deck barge conventional anchors;

18.5.4. One (1) of the vessels shall be pull/push type; and

18.5.5. If gravity anchors are to be used across pipelines or power cables, one of the
vessels shall be equipped with an A-Frame.

18.6. 4-POINT MOORING VESSEL

18.6.1. One anchor handling vessel with 3,000 BHP, Bollard Pull 33 metric tonnes
and Bow Thruster 300 BHP.

18.7. 4-POINT NON-PROPELLED BARGES (DISPLACEMENT LESS THAN 6,000

METRIC TONNES

18.7.1. Two (2) tow/anchor handling vessels each with 3,000 BHP, Bollard Pull 33
metric tonnes and Bow Thruster 300 BHP.

18.8. MATERIAL TRANSPORT BARGES WITH A LENGTH UP TO 220 FEET

18.8.1 One (1) tow/handling vessel with 3,000 BHP, Bollard Pull 33 metric tonnes
and Bow Thruster 300 BHP. The barge shall continuously be supported by
the vessel.

18.9. MATERIAL TRANSPORT BARGES WITH A LENGTH BETWEEN 220 AND 280
FEET

18.9.1 One (1) tow/anchor handling vessel with 3,700 BHP, Bollard Pull 41 metric
tonnes and Bow Thruster 350 BHP. The barge shall continuously be
supported by the vessel.

18.10. MATERIAL TRANSPORT BARGES WITH A LENGTH BETWEEN 280 AND 350
FEET

18.10.1 One (1) tow/anchor handling vessel with 4,200 BHP, Bollard Pull 46 metric
tonnes and Bow Thruster 400 BHP. The barge shall continuously be
supported by the vessel.

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18.11. MATERIAL TRANSPORT BARGES WITH A LENGTH OVER 350 FEET

18.11.1 One (1) tow/anchor handling vessel with 5,000 BHP, Bollard Pull 55 metric
tonnes and Bow Thruster 500 BHP. The barge shall continuously be
supported by the vessel.

18.12. BERTHING TUGS

18.12.1. Shall have a bollard pull of 50 metric tonnes ahead and 40 metric tonnes
astern; and

18.12.2. Minimum 2,400 BHP and Bow Thruster 250 BHP and able to maintain a
daily operating speed of 12 knots in Beaufort 2 conditions.

18.13. DIVING/SUPPLY/WORK/MAINTENANCE/SURVEY VESSELS

18.13.1 Minimum 2,400 BHP and Bow Thruster 250 BHP and able to maintain a
daily operating speed of 12 knots in Beaufort 2 conditions.

18.14. PRODUCING SUPPORT VESSELS

18.14.1 Minimum 1,400 BHP and Bow Thruster 130 BHP and able to maintain a
daily operating speed of 11 knots in Beaufort 2 conditions.

18.15. CREW BOATS

18.15.1 Shall be able to maintain a daily operating speed of 18 knots in Beaufort 2

conditions.

18.16. ALL TOW/ANCHOR HANDLING VESSELS

18.16.1 Minimum acceptable bollard pull at 100% MCR (maximum continuous

rating) in metric tons shall be calculated from the vessel's BHP and taken to
be BHP divided by 100 and multiplied with 1.1 (BHP:100 x 1.1). Bollard pull
shall be stated in metric tonnes.

18.17. BOW THRUSTERS SHALL MEET THE FOLLOWING RELATION WITH BHP:

18.17.1. Vessels less than 2,000 BHP Bow Thruster Minimum 130 BHP

18.17.2. Vessels of 2,000 to 3,000 BHP Bow Thruster Minimum 250 BHP

18.17.3. Vessels of 3,000 to 3,600 BHP Bow Thruster Minimum 300 BHP

18.17.4. Vessels of 3,600 to 4,200 BHP Bow Thruster Minimum 350 BHP

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18.17.5. Vessels of 4,200 to 5,000 BHP Bow Thruster Minimum 400 BHP

18.17.6. Vessels of 5,000 BHP and Over Bow Thruster Minimum 500 BHP

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19. BARGE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (Barge Management System (BMS))

19.1. GENERAL

19.1.1. The Barge Management System (Barge Management System (BMS) shall be
designed to provide accurate positioning facilities to
construction/installation barges and associated anchor handling tugs
(AHTs);

19.1.2. Major Barge Management System (BMS) features shall include, but not be
limited to a pipeline and platform database including subsea obstructions
and cables within the anchor handling corridor;

19.1.3. The Barge Management System (BMS) shall have the ability to monitor
 AHT(s) positions and the ability to monitor actual anchor drop position and
anchor wire tension;

19.1.4. The position of any displayed or selected position shall be capable of being
given in grid, geographical or polar coordinates as required;

19.1.5. The database shall be created from the most current Saudi Aramco offshore
oil field compilation charts and well/platform database augmented with
survey information from the user as necessary;

19.1.6. The graphic display of the database shall be available on all work stations.
During anchor running operations AHT movements shall be monitored on
the barge by telemetrically receiving real-time position data for the AHT.
 Video display units video display unit (VDU) on the barge shall show the
barge's position, the AHT's track and the proposed anchor drop location.
The helmsman's display on the AHT shall show the same information plus
range and bearing to target. Distance and bearing between actual and
intended drop positions shall be computed and displayed. The system shall
allow for a minimum of four remote stations (AHTs) to be displayed;

19.1.7. A dedicated display shall be available for the rigmove master with
independent control to focus on any chosen point and change range as
required;

19.1.8. Anchor dragging shall be monitored through direct measurements of cable

tension or distance measurement to anchor marker buoys using a laser
instrument. The laser instrument shall be interfaced with the Barge
Management System (BMS) and target information shall be available
graphically in Northings and Eastings and with bearing/distance from
reference location;

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19.1.9. The Barge Management System (BMS) on the barge shall also allow for
continuous calculation and graphic display of anchor wire catenaries when
crossing pipelines;

19.1.10. A facility shall be included to indicate the locations of damage prevention

buoys;

19.1.11. Specific Barge Management System (BMS) components shall include, but not
be limited to, a primary and secondary positioning system, gyro compass,
back-up flux gate compass, data acquisition and processing software with
computer work stations, printer, plotter and a two-way data telemetry line;

19.1.12. The Barge Management System (BMS) control station on the barge shall
consist of all the previously mentioned equipment plus separate video
display unit remotes for the anchor handling staff and the Saudi Aramco rig
move master. These remotes shall allow the users to control the graphics
display on his video display unit (VDU) without interfering with the
surveyor's video display unit (VDU);

19.1.13. All AHTs shall be equipped with a positioning system (equivalent to the
barge's), gyro compass, back-up flux gate compass, data telemetry line and
helsman's display;

19.1.14. All surveyors on all stations in the spread shall be supplied with a VHF on a
nominated private channel. This will allow surveyors to communicate to the
control station without cross talk on working channels; and

19.1.15. There shall be no interference between single sideband radios, telex

equipment and IMTS with the Barge Management System (BMS).

19.2. BARGE POSITIONING SYSTEM

19.2.1. The primary positioning system shall be a differential global positioning

system (DGPS). The system shall have a minimum of eight channels. The
differential reference station shall be installed on a Saudi Aramco GPS
control station. The station selection shall be approved by Saudi Aramco
prior to start of work;

19.2.2. A secondary conventional, ground-based positioning system shall be

supplied and in place and on-line to provide continuous positioning without
unnecessary operational delays. The system software shall include a quality
control and system comparison sub-program. The graphics display shall
provide coordinate differences and the range and bearing between the
positions of the primary and secondary positioning systems;

19.2.3. Position standard deviation shall not exceed three meters RMS. The
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minimum of once every five seconds. The differential global positioning

system (DGPS) acquired position shall be calculated using data from a
minimum of four satellites with a PDOP not to exceed 7. The secondary
system shall compute position by measuring ranges for a minimum of four
Saudi Aramco approved remote stations. The repeatability shall be equal to,
or better than, that of the primary positioning system;

19.2.4. The gyro compass shall provide the true heading of the vessel in tenths of a
degree and be easily interfaced with the data acquisition and processing
system, and other heading-dependent sensors. The Barge Management
System (BMS) software shall accept input from a back-up flux gate compass
if the gyro compass should fail.

19.2.5. Gyro compass system accuracy shall be 0.5 degree or less;

19.2.6. Each component of the Barge Management System (BMS) shall have
sufficient spare parts to insure continuous operational support;

19.2.7. The Barge Management System (BMS) on the barge and AHT(s) shall be
provided with an uninterruptable power supply of minimum five (5) minutes
to the positioning system and data acquisition and processing system in
order to save data in case of primary power supply failure;

19.2.8. Both the primary and secondary positioning systems shall be calibrated
before the start of the work at the manufacturer's prescribed intervals and
at project completion; and

19.2.9. A two-way data telemetry link shall be in place on the barge and AHTs. The
barge shall be capable of automatic and continuous transmission of its
position and proposed anchor positions to the AHTs. The AHTs shall be
capable of automatic and continuous transmission of its position and actual
anchor drop position to the barge control station. Radio voice
communication shall be the back-up data transmission link.

19.3. DATA ACQUISITION AND PROCESSING SYSTEM

19.3.1. All equipment associated with the Barge Management System (BMS), both
on the barge and on the AHT(s), shall only be operated by qualified Saudi
 Aramco approved surveyors. All data shall be collected and processed by
the Barge Management System (BMS) control station on the barge;

19.3.2. The system shall be capable of displaying data on video display units (VDUs)
and capable of instantaneous graphic/data transfers to the plotter and/or
printer;

19.3.3. The following data shall be stored in magnetic format at intervals not to
exceed 30 seconds:

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19.3.3.1. Northing and Easting coordinates and heading of barge.

19.3.3.2. Northing and Easting coordinates of all AHTs.

19.3.3.3. Time and date of each entry;

19.3.4. Display of the following information shall be available on the barge's video
display unit (VDU) during all phases of the operation and shall include, but
not necessarily be limited to:

19.3.4.1. Barge position and orientation.

19.3.4.2. Barge outline.

19.3.4.3. AHTs position and orientation.

19.3.4.4. Position fix statistics.

19.3.4.5. Existing pipelines, cables, platforms and subsea obstructions.

19.3.4.6. Proposed pipeline route (in lay mode).

19.3.4.7. Actual pipeline track (in lay mode).

19.3.4.8. Position of pipe touchdown point (in lay mode).

19.3.4.9. Proposed anchor positions.

19.3.4.10. Actual anchor positions and alignment of anchor cable to barge.

19.3.4.11. Distance off proposed route (in lay mode).

19.3.4.12. Distance from start of pipeline (in lay mode).

19.3.4.13. Pipe joint number (in lay mode).

19.3.4.14. Anchor wire tension data.

19.3.4.15. Anchor wire catenary data (as appropriate).

19.3.4.16. Anchor wire height above existing pipelines.

19.3.4.17. Position of damage prevention buoys;

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19.3.5. Display of the following information shall be available on the video display
unit (VDU) of the anchor handling tugs during all phases of the operation
and shall include, but not necessarily be limited to:

19.3.5.1. Barge position and orientation.

19.3.5.2. Barge outline.

19.3.5.3. AHT position and orientation.

19.3.5.4. AHT outline.

19.3.5.5. AHT's current track.

19.3.5.6. Position fix statistics.

19.3.5.7. Existing pipelines, cables, platforms and subsea obstructions.

19.3.5.8. Proposed anchor position.

19.3.5.9. Actual anchor drop position.

19.3.5.10. Distance and bearing to proposed anchor position;

19.4. OTHER CONSTRUCTION/WORK VESSELS IN THE Barge Management

System (BMS) SPREAD

19.4.1. All AHTs, diving and survey vessels and other construction or work vessels
shall have the capability to continuously position themselves using the same
system as the main spread. A qualified Saudi Aramco approved surveyor
shall be onboard each of these construction/work vessels.

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20. MARINE OFFICER'S CERTIFICATES & QUALIFICATIONS

20.1   ANCHOR HAND.

TOWING  ABOVE 130
4-P MOORING FEET OR BELOW 130 PILOT/ANTI
S.A. COMMISSARY   BETWEEN FEET OR POLLUTION/
TUG 2,400 - 3,800 2,400 BHP LINE BOATS
 VESSEL ABOVE BHP JUAYMAH
3,8000 BHP TUG
STCW 78 II/2 Master 1600 GRT or more Master Master Master Master
STCW 78 II/2 Master 200-1600 GRT ------ ------ Master Master
STCW 78 II/2 C/Mate 1600 GRT or more Mate Mate Mate Master
STCW 78 II/3 Master & Officer ------ ------ ------ Master
STCW 78 II/4 Officer Mate Mate Mate Mate
STCW 78 III/2 Chief Eng 3000kW Chief Eng Chief Eng Chief Eng Chief Eng
STCW 78 III/3 Chief Eng 750-3000 kW ------ ------ Chief Eng Chief Eng
U.K. Class 1 Master Master Master Master Master
U.K. Class 2 with Master Endorsement Master Master Master Master
U.K. Class 3 Master/Mate Mate Mate Master Master
U.K. Class 4 Mate ------ Mate Mate Mate
U.K. Tug F.G. Master Master Master Master Master
U.K. F. G. First Mate Master Master Master Master
U.K. F.G. 2nd Mate Mate Mate Mate Master
U.K. Home Trade Master Mate Master Master Master
U.K. Home Trade Mate ------ Mate Mate Mate
U.K. Skipper Full/Class 1 Fishing Mate Mate Master Master
U.K. Class 1 Chief Eng Chief Eng Chief Eng Chief Eng Chief Eng
U.K. Class 2 with Chief Eng Endorsement Chief Eng Chief Eng Chief Eng Chief Eng
U.K. Class 3 with Chief Eng Endorsement ------ Chief Eng Chief Eng Chief Eng
U.K. Class 4 with Chief Eng Endorsement ------ ------ Chief Eng Chief Eng
U.K. "Certificates of Service" are unacceptable   ------ ------ ------ ------
Germany Kapitan AG Master Master Master Master
Germany Kapitan AM 8000 GRT Master Master Master Master
Germany Kapitan AK 4000 GRT Mittel Fahrt Mate Master Master Master
Germany Kapitan AK 1000 GRT Kleine Fahrt Mate Mate Master Master
Germany Schiffsingeniur C1/Chief Eng Chief Eng Chief Eng Chief Eng Chief Eng
Germany Chief Eng 5000 kW Chief Eng Chief Eng Chief Eng Chief Eng
Germany Chief Eng 3000 kW/4000 HP ------ Chief Eng Chief Eng Chief Eng
Germany Seemaschinist/Engineer ------ ------ Chief Eng Chief Eng
Other European Certificates
Class 1 Master F. G. Master Master Master Master
Class 2 Master H.T. 8000 GRT/C/Mate F.G. Master Master Master Master
Class 3 Master H.T. 1000 GRT Mate Mate Master Master
Class 3 2nd Mate F.G. Mate Mate Mate Master
Class 4 Mate H.T. ------ Mate Mate Mate
Class 1 Chief Engineer Chief Eng Chief Eng Chief Eng Chief Eng
Class 2 Chief Engineer 7460 kW Chief Eng Chief Eng Chief Eng Chief Eng
Class 3 Chief Engineer 3000 kW/4000 HP ------ Chief Eng Chief Eng Chief Eng
Class 4 Watch Keeping Engineer ------ ------ Chief Eng Chief Eng

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 ANCHOR HAND.
TOWING  ABOVE 130
4-P MOORING FEET OR BELOW 130 PILOT/ANTI
S.A. COMMISSARY   BETWEEN FEET OR POLLUTION/
TUG 2,400 - 3,800 2,400 BHP LINE BOATS
 VESSEL ABOVE BHP JUAYMAH 
3,8000 BHP TUG
USA Master O.G./N.C. Unlimited Master Master Master Master
USA Master O.G./N.C. 1600 GRT Master Master Master Master
USA Master O.G./N.C. 500 GRT Mate Mate Master Master
USA Chief Engineer 6000 HP Chief Eng Chief Eng Chief Eng Chief Eng
USA Chief Engineer 4000 HP ------ Chief Eng Chief Eng Chief Eng
USA Duty Engineer 4000 HP ------ ------ Chief Eng Chief Eng
USA "Master 300 GRT" Cert. is unacceptable ------ ------ ------ ------
Honduran Master Unlimited Mate Master Master Master
Honduran Master 1600 GRT Mate Mate Master Master
Honduran Master 500 GRT Mate Mate Mate Master
Honduran Chief Eng Unlimited Horsepower Chief Eng Chief Eng Chief Eng Chief Eng
Honduran Chief Eng 6000 HP ------ Chief Eng Chief Eng Chief Eng
Honduran "Mate" Cert. is unacceptable ------ ------ ------ ------
Philippines Master Mariner Mate Master Master Master
Philippines Chief Mate ------ Mate Mate Master
Philippines 2nd Mate ------ ------ Mate Mate
Philippines Chief Engineer Chief Eng Chief Eng Chief Eng Chief Eng
Philippines 2nd Engineer ------ ------ Chief Eng Chief Eng
Philippines "3rd Mate and Engineer" and Major ------ ------ ------ ------
and Minor Patron" Certificates are unacceptable
Indonesian Master Besar/F.G. Unlimited Mate Master Master Master
Indonesian Master Besar/F.G. 5000 GRT Mate Mate Master Master
Indonesian Master Intersulair/H.T. ------ Mate Master Master
Indonesian 2nd Mate Besar/F.G. Mate Mate Mate Master
Indonesian Mate Intersulair/H.T. ------ ------ Mate Mate
Indonesian Chief Eng Besar Unlimited HP Chief Eng Chief Eng Chief Eng Chief Eng
Indonesian Chief Eng Besar 7.460 kW ------ Chief Eng Chief Eng Chief Eng
Indonesian Chief Engineer Intersulair/H.T. ------ ------ Chief Eng Chief Eng
Indonesian "Master Mate and Chief Eng ------ ------ ------ ------
Terbatas/N.C." Certificates are unacceptable ------ ------ ------ ------
India Master F.G. Mate Master Master Master
India Master Home Trade Mate Mate Master Master
India Mate Home Trade ------ ------ Mate Mate
India Skipper ------ ------ Mate Mate
India Class I Engineer Chief Eng Chief Eng Chief Eng Chief Eng
India Class 2 Chief Engineer ------ Chief Eng Chief Eng Chief Eng
India Class 3 Chief Engineer ------ ------ Chief Eng Chief Eng

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 ANCHOR HAND.
TOWING  ABOVE 130
4-P MOORING FEET OR BELOW 130
PILOT/ANTI
S.A. COMMISSARY   BETWEEN FEET OR
POLLUTION/
TUG 2,400 - 3,800 2,400 BHP
LINE BOATS
 VESSEL ABOVE BHP
JUAYMAH 
3,8000 BHP TUG
Sri Lanka Master Coastwise ------ Mate Mate Master
Sri Lanka Chief Eng Int. Voyages Chief Eng Chief Eng Chief Eng Chief Eng
Sri Lanka 1st Eng Int. Voyages ------ ------ Chief Eng Chief Eng
Sri Lanka Chief Eng 3000 kW/4000 HP ------ ------ Chief Eng Chief Eng
Sri Lanka "Engine Driver" is unacceptable ------- ------ ------ ------
Pakistan 2nd Class Master Inland Waters ------ ------ Mate Mate
Pakistan Class 3 Engineer ------ ------ Chief Eng Chief Eng
Pakistan "Engine Driver" is unacceptable ------ ------ ------ ------
Other Asian Certificates
Class 1 Master Foreign Going Mate Master Master Master
Class 2 Master Home Trade ------ Mate Master Master
Class 3 Mate Foreign Going ------ ------ Mate Mate
Class 1 Chief Engineer Chief Eng Chief Eng Chief Eng Chief Eng
Class 2 Chief Engineer 7460 kW ------ Chief Eng Chief Eng Chief Eng
Class 3 Chief Engineer 3000 kW ------ ------ Chief Eng Chief Eng
"Eng Driv & Watch Eng" Cert are unacceptable ------- ------ ------ ------

20.2. Only licenses from country of origin are acceptable;

20.3. Substantial documented experience (8 years) in a higher vessel class may, after
review and evaluation, upgrade the Officer one vessel class;

20.4. For a new, specialized vessel contract (ex. soil boring), an Officer with long service (2
years) on that specific vessel may, after review and evaluation, be accepted for that
vessel, even if his certificate does not meet required standard;

20.5. All Officers shall be sufficiently fluent in English;

20.6. All Officers shall have two years oil field experience in proposed rank. Officers for
harbor operations shall have two years experience in such activity.

20.6.1. For AHTS vessel:

20.6.1.1. Master shall have two years experience on AHTS vessel.

20.6.1.2. Mate shall have one year experience on AHTS vessel.
20.6.1.3. Chief Engineer shall have 6 months experience on AHTS vessel;

20.6.2. One and a half of the two years oil field experience for Chief Engineers may
be substituted by "small" commercial vessel experience (harbor tugs,
coasters, etc.); and

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20.6.3. Two years oil field experience for Mates may be substituted by 6 months as
2nd Mate in Saudi Aramco waters.

20.7. The Chief Mate shall be qualified to take full command should the Master become
incapacitated.

20.8. Saudi Aramco Officer Evaluation

20.8.1. Saudi Aramco shall be given a minimum of ten (10) days prior written notice
of Contractor's intent to replace a Master, Chief Mate or Chief Engineer to
allow time for review of officer's qualifications;

20.8.2. Copies of Masters, Mates and Chief Engineers Certificates with fully
supporting CVs outlining previous vessels served on of this class and oil
field services shall be submitted for Saudi Aramco approval;

20.8.3. Contractor's Port Captain is required to train unfamiliar Masters and Chief
Mates in Saudi Aramco operational areas and requirements prior to their
undergoing a practical and theoretical competency check by a Saudi Aramco
Rig Move Master. Likewise, Contractor's Port Engineer is required to train
unfamiliar Chief Engineer in Saudi Aramco requirements prior to being
checked by Saudi Aramco;

20.8.4. Replacement or relief Masters are required to be on board the vessel with
the incumbent officer for a minimum seven (7) day handover period for
purposes of becoming familiar with the vessel, areas of operation, Saudi
 Aramco and Contractor operational requirements and to undergo a practical
and theoretical competency check by a Saudi Aramco Rig Move Master;

20.8.5. Saudi Aramco will administer an evaluation of all, new to Saudi Aramco,
Masters, Mates and Chief Engineers, after receiving notification from the
Contractor that the Officer is onboard and ready for evaluation;

20.8.6. Original certificate with STCW endorsement and seaman book shall be
available for inspection at the evaluation;

20.8.7. Replacements and reliefs for the Master, Chief Mate and Chief Engineer
shall be aboard the Vessel and deemed acceptable to Saudi Aramco prior to
the incumbent being allowed to depart the vessel;

20.9. Vessel shall be considered to be off-hire, retroactive to the date a crew change has
been made, and a substantial breach of contract shall have been committed if a relief
Master, relief Chief Engineer or relief Chief Mate is found aboard the vessel without
having been previously accepted in writing by Saudi Aramco for the applicable vessel
type or class.

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20.10. Masters, Mates and Chief Engineers already evaluated and accepted by Saudi Aramco
will not be affected by above license requirements or evaluation, when returning to
the same position on the same class of vessel as evaluated and accepted for.

20.11. Saudi Aramco retirement age is 60 years.

20.12. The requirement for Certification of Officers laid out in this section does not relieve
the contractor from compliance with the rules of the vessel's flag state or
international regulations in this regard.

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21. PORT CAPTAINS & PORT ENGINEERS

21.1. REQUIREMENTS

21.1.1. Every vessel shall be supported at all times by an "in-Kingdom" Port

Captain and Port Engineer; and

21.1.2. The same Port Captain and Port Engineer may be assigned for up to eight
(8) vessels.

21.2. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

21.2.1. For AHTS Vessels, Dynamic Positioning Vessels, Commissary/Training

 Vessels and Self-Propelled Jack-ups, the Port Captain and Port Engineer
shall at all times hold a U.S., U.K. or other European license equal to or
better than a British Department of Transport, Class 1 Certificate of
Competency (ocean going/unlimited/motor);

21.2.2. For other categories of Vessels the Port Captain and Port Engineer shall at
all times hold a license in accordance with the qualification chart under
Section 20. The license for the Port Captain and Port Engineer shall be one
category above what is required for Master and Chief Engineer of the vessel
they are assigned to;

21.2.3. The Port Captain and Port engineer shall be fluent in both spoken and
written English;

21.2.4. The Port Captain and Port Engineer shall have at least four (4) years
experience as Master/Chief Engineer on the type of vessel they are assigned
to;

21.2.5. The Port Captain and Port Engineer shall at all times be able to take over as
temporary Master/Chief Engineer on their assigned vessels;

21.2.6. New Port Captain unfamiliar with his assigned vessel and Saudi Aramco
operational areas will be given a 30-day probationary period and, thereafter
as soon as circumstances permit, will be evaluated on the following before
being accepted:

21.2.6.1. Familiarity with all Saudi Aramco oil fields, offshore structures
and ports.

21.2.6.2. Knowledge of operational requirements for each assigned vessel.

21.2.6.3. Ability to actively manage, maneuver and handle each assigned

vessel in all disciplines including but not limited to rig supply

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work, anchor handling, rig moves, crew and commissary

deliveries.

21.2.6.4. Ability to act as relief for key vessel personnel.

21.2.6.5. Knowledge or requirements required for Contractor Masters and

Mates;

21.2.7. New Port Engineer unfamiliar with his assigned vessel and Saudi Aramco
operations will be given a 30-day probationary period and, thereafter as
soon as possible, will be evaluated on the following before being accepted:

21.2.7.1. Knowledge of operational requirements for each assigned vessel.

21.2.7.2. Ability to operate each assigned vessel and be aware of any

constraints.

21.2.7.3. Ability to act as relief for key personnel.

21.2.7.4. Knowledge of requirements required for Contractor Engineers;

21.2.8. Port Captain and Port Engineer already accepted by Saudi Aramco will not
be affected by the license requirements in Section 20.

21.3 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

21.3.1. Through frequent inspections of their assigned vessel, ensure that any
deficiencies that arise be immediately rectified and reported to Saudi
 Aramco;

21.3.2. Responsible for all vessel certificates to be current and up-dated as

necessary. Vessel certificate files shall be kept both onboard and ashore;

21.3.3. Ensure that all operational information is forward to the vessel and adhered
to. This includes, but not limited to, chart corrections, changes in Saudi
 Aramco operational and emergency instructions and procedures;

21.3.4. Shall establish and enforce a Planned Maintenance program for the vessel;

21.3.5. Manuals and spare lists shall be kept both onboard and ashore;

21.3.6. Monitor and enforce Saudi Aramco Marine Safety & Loss Prevention
Program. Carry out periodic audits and report findings to Saudi Aramco;

21.3.7. Participate in Saudi Aramco on hire surveys and when required in quarterly
inspections;

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21.3.8. Instruct and ensure all Officers and Crews comply with Saudi Aramco
Offshore Instrruction Manual (O.I.M.) 1.519, Marine Instruction Manual
(MIM) and Marine Vessel Specifications and Requirements;

21.3.9. Notify Saudi Aramco of prospective personnel changes and of forthcoming

required evaluations. Shall supply Saudi Aramco with copies of licenses and
CV for senior vessel officers;

21.3.10. Ensure that all crew members have the qualification and experience to
perform their work in professional, seamanlike and safe manner;

21.3.11. Port Captain shall train unfamiliar Master and Chief Mates in Saudi Aramco
operational areas and requirements prior to their undergoing a practical
and theoretical competency check by Saudi Aramco. Likewise, Port
Engineer is required to train unfamiliar Chief Engineers in Saudi Aramco
requirements prior to being checked by Saudi Aramco;

21.3.12. Ensure all senior officers comply with Saudi Aramco Marine Department
dress code and ensure appearance is commensurate for position held;

21.3.13. Report to Saudi Aramco Marine Department everything which may be of

interest with regards to the operation of the vessel;

21.3.14. Participate in and issue written reports/statements of inspections,

investigation and similar activities when required by Saudi Aramco; and

21.3.15. In addition to that stated in this paragraph perform all other necessary
activities to enhance efficient and safe operation of the vessel.

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22. VESSEL INSPECTION

22.1. ON-HIRE INSPECTIONS SHALL BE CONDUCTED AT RAS TANURA

SATURDAY - WEDNESDAY 0700 - 1600 HOURS UNLESS OTHERWISE
 AGREED.

22.2. ARRIVAL DATES TO RAS TANURA SHALL BE FORWARDED TO SAUDI

 ARAMCO 14 DAYS IN ADVANCE.

22.3. STATEMENT THAT INWARD CLEARANCE AND ALL OTHER FORMALITIES

HAVE BEEN COMPLETED SHALL BE FORWARDED TO SAUDI ARAMCO
FROM THE AGENT.

22.4. CONTRACTOR PORT CAPTAIN AND PORT ENGINEER SHALL BE

PRESENT AT THE ON-HIRE INSPECTION.

22.5. SAUDI ARAMCO SHALL CONDUCT PERIODIC/QUARTERLY INSPECTIONS

IN THE FIELDS DURING THE TIME OF THE CONTRACT.

22.6. INSPECTION FORMS

22.6.1. Vessel Inspection Report (Saudi Aramco Form 7836);

22.6.2. Construction/Heavy Lift/Pipelay Barges Inspection Report;

22.6.3. Unmanned Materials Transport Barges Inspection Report;

22.6.4. Manager's Safety & Loss Prevention Program Check List;

22.6.5. Evaluation Record - Master & Mate; and

22.6.6. Evaluation Record - Chief Engineer.

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23. SAUDI ARAMCO INSTRUCTIONS, MARINE INSTRUCTION MANUALS (MIMS) &

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS (GI'S)

 ALL SAUDI ARAMCO INSTRUCTIONS SHALL BE ADHERED TO AT ALL TIMES.

BELOW LISTED INSTRUCTIONS SHALL BE ONBOARD VESSELS AND BARGES
 AS APPLICABLE.

23.1. SAUDI ARAMCO MARINE INSTRUCTIONS

MIM # Issue/Revise Title

Date
23.1.1. 1185.002 Mar 1, 1994 Reporting Procedures and Documentation for
the Safe Operation of All Vessels

23.1.2. 1185.003 Dec 6, 1990 Death of Injury Aboard Seagoing Vessels

23.1.3. 1186.502 Dec 6, 1990 Marine Craft Fueling, Tanajib and West Pier

23.1.4. 1186.503 Arp 10, 1995 Marine Craft Cargo Manifests

23.1.5. 1186.504 Dec 6, 1990 SAG Regulations and Pratique as Applied to All
Types of Marine Craft at the Port of Ras Tanura

23.1.6. 1187.001 June 5, 1991 Collision and Damage by or to Marine

Equipment or Craft

23.1.7. 1187.002 Sept 20, 1993 Damage Assessment Response Team (DART)
23.1.8. 1192.001 Dec 6, 1990 Operating Practices for Harbor Tugs, Offshore
 Vessels and Launches Including Safety Rules

23.1.9. 1192.002 Dec 6, 1990 Operating Procedures for Barges Including

Safety Rules

23.1.10. 1193.001 Dec 6, 1990 Marine Port Information and Regulations

23.1.11. 1193.002 Dec 6, 1990 Navigation Warnings

23.1.12. 1193.504 Jan 24, 1995 Emergency Response Plan

23.1.13. 1197.001 Jan 8, 1995 Procedures and Safety Rules for Diving
Operations

23.1.14. 1199.001 Sept 20, 1993 Safe Operation of Self-Propelled Jack-Up Barges

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23.2. SAUDI ARAMCO MARINE DEPARTMENT SAFETY AND LOSS PREVENTION

PROGRAM.

23.3. SAUDI ARAMCO OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

23.3.1. O. I. M. 1.519, Operating Instruction Manual including Marine Vessel

Specifications and Requirements;

23.3.2. O. I. M. 1.581 Safaniya Overall Disaster Control; and

23.3.3. O. I. M. 1.583, Safaniya Offshore Disaster Control Plan

23.4. SAUDI ARAMCO GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

23.4.1. G. I. 2.100, Work Permit System;

23.4.2. G. I. 6.001, Notification Requirements for Incidents;

23.4.3. G. I. 6.020, Personal Flotation Devices for Work Over, on or Near Water;

23.4.4. G. I. 7.021, Operating Requirements Offshore Escape Devices;

23.4.5. G. I. 7.024, (Draft Copy ) F. I. Marine & Offshore Crane, Hoist & Rigging
Operations;

23.4.6. G. I. 7.025, Mobile Heavy Equipment Operator Testing & Certification;

23.4.7. G. I. 7.025-1, Mobile Heavy Equipment Operator Testing & Certification;

23.4.8. G. I. 7.028, Heavy Crane Lift, Multiple/Tandem Crane Lift, High Level/High
Reach Crane Lift, Critical Crane Lifts;

23.4.9. G. I. 7.030, Inspection, Testing & Maintenance of Wire Rope Slings; and

23.4.10. G. I. 8.003, Breathing Apparatus.

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