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FUNCTIONAL SPECIFICATION

PAINTING AND COATING FOR FPSO

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FOREWORD

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The present Guideline is a new ENI Functional Specification.

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INDEX

1. GENERAL.............................................................................................................................. 6
1.1 Introduction .......................................................................................................................... 6
1.2 Scope..................................................................................................................................... 6
1.3 Document organization ....................................................................................................... 9
1.4 References.......................................................................................................................... 10
1.4.1 ISO Standards...................................................................................................................... 10
1.4.2 Standards of Other Organisations ....................................................................................... 11
1.4.3 ENI COMPANY Standards................................................................................................... 13
1.4.4 Laws and decrees ................................................................................................................ 13
1.5 Definition............................................................................................................................. 13
1.6 Abbreviations ..................................................................................................................... 14

2. ENVIRONMENTS AND FPSO AREAS............................................................................... 15

2.1 Environment – Geographic Location ............................................................................... 15
2.2 Shipyard Fabrication Environment .................................................................................. 15
2.3 FPSO Areas ........................................................................................................................ 15
2.3.1 Boot top (“splash” zone)....................................................................................................... 15
2.3.2 Atmospheric ......................................................................................................................... 16
2.3.3 Indoor Environments ............................................................................................................ 16
2.3.4 Submerged hull .................................................................................................................... 16
2.3.5 Tank Internals ...................................................................................................................... 16

3. COATING SELECTION & PRE-QUALIFICATION TEST DATA ........................................ 17

3.1 Criteria for coating system selection............................................................................... 17
3.2 Pre-qualification test data ................................................................................................. 17
3.3 Qualification ....................................................................................................................... 18

4. HSE REQUIREMENTS........................................................................................................ 19
4.1 General Safety Requirements........................................................................................... 19
4.2 Specific Safety Requirements .......................................................................................... 19

5. QUALITY MANAGEMENT AND QUALITY ASSURANCE ................................................ 20

5.1 General ................................................................................................................................ 20
5.2 Pre-Job Meeting ................................................................................................................. 20
5.3 Inspection and Quality Control......................................................................................... 20
5.3.1 CONTRACTOR’s Site Coating Representative ................................................................... 20
5.3.2 Coating Manufacturer’s Representatives............................................................................. 20
5.3.3 “Third-Party” Inspection........................................................................................................ 21

6. DESIGN AND STEEL IMPERFECTIONS ........................................................................... 22

6.1 Design and Construction .................................................................................................. 22
6.2 Surface Imperfections ....................................................................................................... 22

7. MATERIAL SUPPLY ........................................................................................................... 23

7.1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................ 23
7.2 Coating Material Delivery .................................................................................................. 23
7.3 Coating Material Storage................................................................................................... 24
7.4 Coating Material Data Sheets ........................................................................................... 24
7.5 Coating Quality and Identification.................................................................................... 25
7.6 Volatile Organic Content ................................................................................................... 25
7.7 Abrasive Material Supply .................................................................................................. 25
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8. ACTIVITIES BEFORE COATING........................................................................................ 27

8.1 Environmental Conditions ................................................................................................ 27
8.2 Activities prior to leaving the Fabrication Shops ........................................................... 27
8.3 Activities prior to Surface Preparation ............................................................................ 28
8.4 Surface Preparation ........................................................................................................... 28
8.5 Surface Preparation of Shop-Primed surfaces ............................................................... 28
8.6 Surface preparation of Galvanised steel ......................................................................... 29
8.7 Surface Preparation of Stainless steels and Special Alloys ......................................... 29
8.8 Power Tool Surface Preparation ...................................................................................... 29
8.9 Specific Surface Preparation Considerations for Maintenance Coating
Activities ............................................................................................................................. 29

9. COATING PANEL QUALIFICATION TESTS ..................................................................... 30

10. COATING APPLICATION ................................................................................................... 32

10.1 Ventilation........................................................................................................................... 32
10.2 Dehumidification ................................................................................................................ 32
10.3 Protection ........................................................................................................................... 32
10.4 Scaffolding, Staging and Accessibility............................................................................ 32
10.5 Environmental Conditions ................................................................................................ 33
10.6 Mixing of Coating Materials .............................................................................................. 33
10.7 Coating Application ........................................................................................................... 33
10.7.1 Spray Application and Stripe Coating .................................................................................. 34
10.7.2 Brush Application ................................................................................................................. 34
10.7.3 Roller Application ................................................................................................................. 34
10.7.4 Coating Cutbacks an Coating Layer Build-Ups ................................................................... 35
10.7.5 Construction Joints............................................................................................................... 35
10.8 Repair of Defects................................................................................................................ 35
10.8.1 Inadequate Coating Thickness ............................................................................................ 36
10.8.2 Contaminated Surfaces........................................................................................................ 36
10.8.3 Coating damage................................................................................................................... 36

11. INSPECTION & TESTING ................................................................................................... 37

11.1 Inspection Activities and Records ................................................................................... 37
11.2 Adhesion Tests .................................................................................................................. 38
11.3 Holiday Testing .................................................................................................................. 38
11.4 Inspection Summary.......................................................................................................... 39

12. FINAL ACCEPTANCE & COATING WARRANTY ............................................................. 41

12.1 Warranty.............................................................................................................................. 41

13. MARKINGS, IDENTIFICATION AND COATING COLOURS ............................................. 43

13.1 General ................................................................................................................................ 43
13.2 Internal Hull Marking.......................................................................................................... 43
13.3 External Hull Markings and Hull Colours ........................................................................ 43
13.4 Equipment Markings.......................................................................................................... 43
13.5 Piping System Markings.................................................................................................... 44

14. DOCUMENTATION ............................................................................................................. 45

14.1 Technical Bid Submission Pre-Award of Coating Supplier........................................... 45
14.2 Technical Bid Submission Post-Award of Coating Supplier......................................... 45
14.3 Data Book ........................................................................................................................... 45
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APPENDIX A. COATING SYSTEMS............................................................................................. 47

A.1 Summary of Coating System Numbers ........................................................................... 47
A.2 Summary of Coating Product Codes ............................................................................... 49
A.3 Coating System Sheets ..................................................................................................... 50

APPENDIX B. COATING QUALIFICATION TESTING ................................................................. 67

B.1 Scope................................................................................................................................... 67
B.2 General ................................................................................................................................ 67
B.3 STEP 1 - Coating Manufacturer Pre-Qualification .......................................................... 68
B.4 STEP 2 – Coating Material Characterisation Tests......................................................... 68
B.5 STEP 3 – Coating System Qualification Tests ................................................................ 71

APPENDIX C. COLOUR IDENTIFICATION LIST ......................................................................... 75

C.1 Piping Band Colours.......................................................................................................... 75
C.2 External Hull ....................................................................................................................... 76
C.3 Weather Deck ..................................................................................................................... 76
C.4 Accommodation Block, Pump Room (External) & Engine Casing
(External)............................................................................................................................. 77
C.5 Funnel.................................................................................................................................. 78
C.6 Forecastle Spaces, Pump room, Stores & Upper Deck Cross Alleyway
(Internal) .............................................................................................................................. 78
C.7 Engine Room / Steering Compartment / Machinery Spaces ......................................... 78

APPENDIX D. PASSIVE FIRE PROTECTION .............................................................................. 79

D.1 General ................................................................................................................................ 79
D.2 Scope................................................................................................................................... 79
D.3 PFP Materials...................................................................................................................... 80
D.4 PFP Tests for Hydrocarbon Pool Fires ............................................................................ 81
D.5 PFP Tests for Jet Fires ...................................................................................................... 81
D.6 PFP Surface Preparation ................................................................................................... 81
D.6.1 PFP Application.................................................................................................................... 81
D.6.2 PFP Repairs......................................................................................................................... 82
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1. GENERAL

1.1 Introduction
This Specification deals with all aspects of protective coatings applied to the case of a new-
construction FPSO vessel. It is intended to provide a practical guide to allow the identification and
selection of the appropriate protective coating systems, surface preparation method, application,
inspection, repair and maintenance of coatings for FPSOs.

The FPSO new-construction may be situated in any global location. This construction work may
involve a new build or a vessel/ tanker type conversion.

For maintenance coating it has been assumed that the activities will be done when the FPSO is on-
station offshore. However, the same maintenance coating guidelines will equally apply to dry docking
work.

1.2 Scope
This document defines the minimum functional requirements for coating material characterization
and supply, inspection for new construction of protective coatings for FPSO.

The primary objective is focused on the use of protective coatings in new construction for the control
of corrosion of carbon steel and stainless steel for the specified design life.

The key areas detailed herein to achieve this objective include the following:
− criteria for coating system performance based on the duty and required service life,
− coating selection,
− coating pre-qualification and qualification testing requirements,
− coating and abrasive material supply requirements,
− HSE practices and ergonomics to achieve safe working for all personnel and adequate
environmental methods are employed,
− quality management and quality assurance,
− coating system sheets covering surface preparation, coating material characterization, coating
system makeup,
− COMPANY colour required for identification or aesthetic needs for the FPSO facilities and any
special permanent underwater markings,
− definition of the requisite environmental conditions during surface preparation, coating application
and curing of the coating,
− surface preparation techniques including any special methods required for shop primed steel,
galvanised steel, stainless and duplex stainless steels as well as power tool cleaning of areas
inaccessible for blast cleaning,
− coating application including spray, roller and reference to any special application techniques
such as hot dip galvanising, thermal spray coatings and those using heated plural components,
− coating repair methods and qualification requirements,
− inspection methods in the field, on-site laboratory, coating manufacturer’s laboratories and
COMPANY specified independent laboratory,
− inspection personnel requirements for the shipyard’s inspectors, coating manufacturer’s
representative and COMPANY’s inspector,
− final inspection, hand over and warranties.

The requirements for maintenance coating touch-up coating offshore and major refurbishment are
outlined herein.

Before commencement of any coating work the following activities shall be undertaken by the
shipyard undertaking the coating work:
− submission of a pre-qualification technical package as specified within this specification,
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− submission of a “Working Procedure” shall be prepared which has to be tailored to the specific
performance requirements detailed by the COMPANY for the project. This procedure shall
document all stages of the FPSO build sequence as related to coating work, planning and
schedule for all activities, surface preparation, coating application and inspection requirements as
specified within this specification and reference COMPANY standards.
− CONTRACTORs project specific documents covering HSE and QA/QC procedures that are
required to be used for any coating work which are covered in a general manner within this
Specification and detailed under the General Terms and Conditions of the contract.
− submission of a technical tender summary of all coating systems offered by the coating suppliers,
coating qualification test data and a coating supplier selection recommendation as specified within
this specification
− organize a pre-job meeting on site with the COMPANY, the Contractor, the technical
representatives from the shipyard, the recommended coating supplier(s) and the NACE III
certified coating inspector(s) as specified within this specification ,
− update the technical tender summary and “Working Procedure” based on COMPANY agreed
coating systems the coating pre-qualification and qualification testing requirements as specified
within this specification.

Hot dip galvanising and thermal spray coatings are specified herein but the material, application,
qualification and inspection requirements are given in ENI Company Standard [Link]
Rev.3.

This Specification is not applicable to the following:

− Coating of offshore topsides facilities, thermal spray coatings and onshore facilities (refer to ENI
Company Standard [Link] Rev.3)
− Coating of subsea pipelines or structures.
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List of Company’s
Functional Specification qualified systems
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Operating
Service

Requirements Paint Project Technical

PROJECT Temperature system
evaluation Specification
selection

Environment

No Contractor

Company
EXECUTION QCP Yes Working Procedure
Approval

Figure 1.1 – Scheme for the development of a coating project

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1.3 Document organization

The organization of this document is outlined as follows:
− The main body of the document provides all functional requirements and practical information
regarding, coating selection criteria including coating system pre-qualification and qualification
data, coating material supply, the selection of the most appropriate surface preparation and
coating application methods, inspection and acceptance criteria,
− A list of appendices attached to the document provides detailed coating for each component and
area on the FPSO.

Section 1 describes the scope, applicable international codes and standards, COMPANY
standards, definitions and abbreviations.
Section 2 outlines of the environmental considerations for the geographic location where the
FPSO will be built as well as the offshore location where the FPSO will be stationed.
Key area locations on the FPSO are described to facilitate better understanding and
identification of the requisite coating performance requirements for these areas.
Section 3 details the criteria for coating selection and qualification test data including guidance
on the type and finish of shop primers, conventional versus winter curing coatings.
Section 4 outlines the key HSE practices to achieve optimum safe working for all personnel
working with or handling coatings. The key environmental consideration is to make
sure that damage to the environment is minimized.
Section 5 describes the Quality Management and Quality Assurance requirements.
Section 6 details the design considerations for fabrication as this relates to coating application.
Section 7 details material supply, batch testing and storage for abrasives, solvents and coating
materials as well as coating material characterisation (fingerprinting).
Section 8 details the environmental conditions, preparatory activities before surface preparation
and during surface preparation.
Section 9 details coating panel qualification tests required before commencement of coating
work.
Section 10 details coating application techniques and repair of various types of coating damage.
Section 11 details inspection methods, acceptance criteria to be used and the frequency of
testing and the relative International Standards and Normative used.
Section 12 outlines the final acceptance of the coating by the COMPANY and the joint coating
warranty with the CONTRACTOR and coating manufacturer.
Section 13 outlines the hull markings and equipment and piping identification and colours.
Section 14 outlines the documentation required to be submitted by the CONTRACTOR.
Appendix A details the Coating System Sheets identifying areas and operating conditions of
application and a summary of the generic coating product codes which covers all
coating systems for the FSPO, in accordance with the qualification criteria called by
this specification
Appendix B provides coating material characteristic testing and qualification test data
requirements
Appendix C provides the colour marking and colour identification bands for key area locations
and equipment on the FPSO
Appendix D provides general guidance on selection criteria, material supply, surface preparation,
coating application and inspection for passive fire protection requirements
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1.4 References
1.4.1 ISO Standards
SO 834 – Part 3 Fire-resistance tests -- Elements of building construction - Commentary
on test method and test data application
ISO 1248 Iron oxide pigments for paints
ISO 1514 Paints and varnishes – Standard panels for testing
ISO 1517 Paints and varnishes – Surface-drying test – Ballottini method
ISO 2808 Paints and varnishes - Determination of film thickness
ISO 2811 Paints and varnishes – Determination of density
ISO 2812-1 Paints and varnishes – Determination of resistance to liquids – General
methods
ISO 2812-2 Paints and varnishes – Determination of resistance to liquids – Water
immersion method
ISO 3233 Paints and varnishes – Determination of percentage volume of non-
volatile matter by measuring the density of a dried coating
ISO 3251 Paints, varnishes and plastics - Determination of non-volatile-matter
content
ISO 3549 Zinc dust pigments for paints - Specifications and test methods
ISO 3679 Paints, varnishes, petroleum and related products – Determination of
flashpoint – Rapid equilibrium method
ISO 4624 Paints & Varnishes - Pull-off test for Adhesion
ISO 4628 Parts 1 to 6 Paints and varnishes – Evaluation of degradation of paint coatings –
Designation of intensity, quantity and size of common types of defects
ISO 4629 Binders for paints and varnishes - Determination of hydroxyl value -
Titrimetric method
ISO 6745 Zinc phosphate pigments for paints - Specifications and methods of test
ISO 7142 Binders for paints and varnishes - Epoxy resins - General methods of
test
ISO 8501 Part 1 Preparation of steel substrates before application of paints and related
products -Visual assessment of surface cleanliness – Part 1: Rust
grades and preparation grades of uncoated steel substrates and of steel
substrates after overall removal of previous coatings
ISO 8501 Part 2 Preparation of steel substrates before application of paints and related
products – Visual assessment of surface cleanliness – Part 2:
Preparation grades of previously coated steel substrates after localized
removal of previous coatings
ISO 8501 Part 3 Preparation of steel substrates before application of paints and related
products - Visual assessment of surface cleanliness – Preparation
grades of welds, cut edges and other areas with surface imperfections.
ISO 8502 Part 3 Preparation of steel substrates before application of paints and related
products - Test for the assessment of surface cleanliness. –
Assessment of dust on steel surfaces prepared for painting (Pressure –
sensitive tape method)
ISO 8502 Part 4 Preparation of steel substrates before application of paints and related
products - Test for the assessment of surface cleanliness. – Guidance
on estimation of the probability of condensation prior to paint application
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ISO 10601 Micaceous iron oxide pigments for paints - Specifications and test
methods
ISO 11124 Parts 1 to 4 Paints and varnishes – Preparation of steel substrates before
application of paints and related products. Specifications for metallic
blast-cleaning abrasives
ISO 11125 Parts 1 to 7 Paints and varnishes – Preparation of steel substrates before
application of paints and related products. Test methods for metallic
blast-cleaning abrasives
ISO 11126 Parts 1 to 8 Paints and varnishes – Preparation of steel substrates before
application of paints and related products. Specifications for non-
metallic blast-cleaning abrasives
ISO 11127 Parts 1 to 7 Paints and varnishes – Preparation of steel substrates before
application of paints and related products. Test methods for non-
metallic blast-cleaning abrasives
ISO 11908 Binders for paints and varnishes - Amino resins - General methods of
test
ISO 11909 Binders for paints and varnishes - Polyisocyanate resins - General
methods of test
ISO 12944 Parts 1 to 8 Paint and varnishes - Corrosion protection of steel structures by
protective paint systems
ISO 14726 Ships and marine technology - Identification colours for the content of
piping systems
ISO 14680 Part 2 Paints and varnishes - Determination of pigment content - Part 2:
Ashing method
ISO 12944 Part 3 Paint and varnishes - Corrosion protection of steel structures by
protective paint systems – Design considerations
ISO 15711 Paints and varnishes – Determination of resistance to cathodic
disbonding of coatings exposed to sea water
ISO 19840 Paint and varnishes - Corrosion protection of steel structures by
protective paint systems – Measurement of, and acceptance criteria for,
the thickness of dry films on rough surfaces
ISO 20340 Paints and varnishes – Performance requirements for protective paint
systems for offshore and related structures
ISO 22899 Part 1 Determination of the resistance to jet fires of passive fire protection
materials - General requirements

1.4.2 Standards of Other Organisations

ASTM A 123 Specification for zinc (hot-dip galvanized) coatings on iron and steel
products
ASTM A 153 Specification for zinc coating (hot-dip) on iron and steel hardware
ASTM A 392 Specification for zinc-coated steel chain-link fence fabric
ASTM A 780 Specification for repair of damaged hot-dip galvanized coatings
ASTM D 520 Standard Specification for Zinc Dust Pigment
ASTM D 2092 Practices for preparation of zinc-coated galvanized steel structures for
paint
ASTM D 2372 Standard Practice for Separation of Vehicle from Solvent-Reducible
Paints
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ASTM D 2621 Standard test method for infrared identification of vehicle solids from
solvent – reducible paints
ASTM D 4285 Test method for indicating oil or water in compressor air
ASTM D 4541 Test method for pull-off strength of coatings using portable adhesion
testers
ASTM D 4752 Standard test method for measuring MEK resistance of ethyl silicate
(inorganic) Zinc-Rich Primer by solvent rub
ASTM D 4940 Standard Test Method for Conductimetric Analysis of Water Soluble
Ionic Contamination of Blasting Abrasives
ASTM G 14 Standard test method for impact resistance of pipeline coatings (falling
weight test)
ASTM G 85 Standard practice for modified salt spray (fog) testing
CAP 437 Civil Aviation Authority standards for helideck
NACE RP0188 Discontinuity (holiday) testing of protective coatings
NACE RP0287 Field measurements of surface profile of abrasive blast cleaned steel
surfaces using a replica tape
NACE SP0108 Standard Practice – Corrosion control of offshore structures by
protective coatings
NACE TM0104 Offshore platform ballast water tank coating system evaluation
NACE TM0174 Laboratory methods for the evaluation of protective coatings and lining
materials in immersion service
NACE TM0204 Exterior protective coatings for seawater immersion service
NACE TM0304 Offshore platform atmospheric and splash zone maintenance coating
system evaluation
NACE TM0404 Offshore platform atmospheric and splash zone new construction
coating system evaluation
NORSOK M501 Surface preparation and protective coating
OTI 95 634 Jet Fire Resistance Test of Passive Fire Protection Materials
RAL 840 HR Deutschen Normen Auschuss
SSPC SP 1 Solvent cleaning
SSPC SP 5 White metal blast cleaning
SSPC SP 7 Brush-off blast cleaning
SSPC SP10 Near-white blast cleaning
SSPC SP11 Power tool cleaning to bare metal
SSPC-TR 3 / NACE 6A192 Dehumidification and temperature control during surface preparation,
application, and curing for coatings/ linings of steel tanks, vessels, and
other enclosed spaces
SSPC-VIS 1 Visual standard for abrasive blast cleaned steel
SSPC-VIS 3 Visual standard for power and hand-tool cleaned
TSCF (The Tanker Structure Cooperation Forum) Guidelines for ballast tank
coating systems and surface preparation
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1.4.3 ENI COMPANY Standards

[Link] Rev.3 (March 2010) ENI Functional Specification. Protective Coating,
Galvanising and Metallising for Internal and External
Surfaces of Offshore and Onshore Structures and
Related Components.

1.4.4 Laws and decrees

The structures, intended to be coated, could be built and/or located in various countries subjected to
specific laws and rules; therefore, during the execution of the coating works, the rules, laws and
decrees in force at the yard location or in the country where the coating works are performed shall be
strictly observed.

1.5 Definition
CONTRACTOR: Is the party accepted by the COMPANY to perform the specified
Coating work.
Coating (Painting): An organic or inorganic layer applied to a substrate to provide corrosion
protection and/or aesthetic properties
Coating material: The liquid, liquefiable, mastic or any other composition and material that
after application to a substrate, is converted into a solid protective
adherent film.
Coating Manufacturer: The manufacturer or supplier of the coating.
Coating system: Is the total sum of the coats or similar products that are to be applied or
which have been applied to a substrate to provide corrosion protection
in accordance with the Coating System Sheets defined in this Functional
Specification and where qualification data has been approved by
COMPANY.
Dry-spray: Phenomenon that may occur during coating application by spray. Dry
particles (dusting) of atomized coating fall over areas already coated or
to be coated, but not yet dried, making surface rough and matt if
overcoated it can cause possible adhesion problem.
Finger printing Method of identifying a coating material through laboratory analyses of
coating density, solids content, pigment content, etc
Pre-qualification Process certifying, through the simple analysis of technical documents
that a coating system satisfy the minimum requirements of the
Specification
Qualification: Evaluation process of coating systems and of the coating materials that
compose them, which, through the execution of stated laboratory tests
(performance tests), allow to assume that the coating system is suitable
for the intended service.
Material Safety Data Sheet: Document published by the Coating Manufacturer describing all the
aspects related to health and safety of a coating material or thinner.
Product Data Sheet: Document published by Coating Manufacturer describing product
characteristics, use, application and storage instructions.
Shop-primer: Particular type of coating material, also called a prefabrication or holding
primer, that is applied as a temporary protection of the steel for the
period between steel plate priming and block/ field coating
Specification: The term “Specification” means this document namely the Functional
Specification “Painting and Coating for FPSO (New Construction) 27592
[Link]. Rev.0 – April 2011” including the Appendixes and
Enclosures.
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Stripe coat: Additional coat of coating applied usually by brush on difficult-to-reach

areas and on weld seams, edges, bolts, nuts, etc. to assure that the
specified film thickness is achieved.
Substrate: Solid surface intended to be coated or lined with the specified coating
system

1.6 Abbreviations
ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials
CS Carbon Steel
DFT Dry Film Thickness (Dry thickness of a coating present on surface after the
complete drying of the product)
FPSO Floating Production Storage and Offloading
ISO International Organization for Standardization
ITP Inspection and Test Plan
LEL Lower Explosive Limit
MSDS Material Safety Data Sheet
N.A. Not Applicable
NACE National Association of Corrosion Engineers
PDS Product Data Sheet
PFP Passive Fire Protection
QCP Quality Control Plan
SOLAS Safety of Life at Sea
SS Stainless Steel
SSPC Society for Protective Coatings
RAL System according to RAL standard of Deutches Institute für
Gütesischerung und Kennzeichnunge
TSA Thermal Spray Aluminium
WFT Wet Film Thickness (wet thickness of the coating present on surface at the
time of its application
VOC Volatile Organic Compounds
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2. ENVIRONMENTS AND FPSO AREAS

Usually, only general conclusions as to the likely corrosion behaviour can be drawn from the type of
climate. In a cold climate or a dry climate, the corrosion rate will be lower than in a temperate climate;
it will be greatest in a hot, humid climate and in a marine climate, although considerable local
differences can occur.

The main concern is the length of time a structure is exposed to high humidities, also described as
time of wetness.

2.1 Environment – Geographic Location

The offshore location where the FPSO will be stationed for service will by definition be a marine
atmosphere. However, the location may provide very different environmental conditions during the
year varying from hot humid conditions to wet monsoonal periods or short warm summer months to
freezing cold, high waves with continuous salt spray. The atmospheric humidity and air temperature
in a particular region of the world will depend on the climate prevailing in that part of the world and
this will influence the long term performance of the coating.

Coating system selection for these service conditions and maintenance coating on-station shall take
full account of these conditions.

2.2 Shipyard Fabrication Environment

The geographic location of the shipyard can have a significant influence on the coating selection. In
many shipyards the winter temperature can drop below freezing point for several months. This may
have a schedule impact if winter curing coatings are not used. In contrast, other shipyards may have
high humidity throughout the year which can limit the extent of outdoor coating on the FPSO unless
specific measures are implemented.

It is important for the CONTRACTOR to submit historical climate data at the actual site where coating
work is to take place. This data shall preferably be extracted from coating inspection reports for a
period of at least 5 years and where the ambient temperature, relative humidity, substrate
temperature and dew point is recorded at least twice per day throughout the year.

Coating system selection for the specific site shall take full account of all environmental conditions
year round.

2.3 FPSO Areas

The areas considered in this Specification are defined below and assigned an ISO 12944-2
corrosivity category environment, where applicable, from the following :
− C1 – very low,
− C2 – low,
− C3 – medium,
− C4 – high
− C5M - very high (marine)
− IM1 – fresh water (permanently of intermittently immersed)
− IM2 – seawater or brackish water (permanently of intermittently immersed)

2.3.1 Boot top (“splash” zone)

Refers to hull surfaces in intermittent contact with flowing seawater and a salt spray atmosphere
which can give rise to exceptionally high corrosion rates for uncoated carbon steel with an ISO 12944
environment corrosivity category C5M/ IM2.
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This area ranks as one of the most corrosive on the FPSO, accelerated corrosion can occur in very
short time periods if the coating does not provide sufficient corrosion protection. This situation is
accentuated by the fact that access for inspection and maintenance is very difficult.

The area within caissons at and above the water level should also be included within this category
and have particular considerations due the fact that maintenance coating is impossible without
removing the caisson.

2.3.2 Atmospheric
Where FPSO facilities are exposed to the marine air, climatic parameters (such as rain and sunshine
and pollutants in the form of gases or aerosols), with an ISO 12944 environment corrosivity category
C5M.

The area above the Boottop to the strake on the vessel poses particular corrosivity issues due to the
limited access for inspection and maintenance.

2.3.3 Indoor Environments

Indoor facilities on the FPSO fall into two main groups: those under climatic control and those that
are not. The ISO 12944 environment corrosivity categories for these groups are C2 and C3
respectively. A consideration for the group not under climatic control is that the effects of marine
deposits are reduced, but a locally higher corrosion rate is possible in areas having poor ventilation,
high humidity or condensation.

2.3.4 Submerged hull

Refers to hull surfaces in permanent contact with flowing seawater with an ISO 12944 environment
corrosivity category IM2.

As such areas are subject to cathodic protection the corrosivity of the environment is very much
controlled provided there is an on-going synergy between the coating and the applied cathodic
protection.

2.3.5 Tank Internals

In terms of corrosivity all tank internals would be ranked with an ISO 12944 environment corrosivity
category IM2 with the exception of potable water/ fresh water which is IM1.

Decisive micro-environments will exist and there are additional considerations over and above the
general environment corrosivity rating as follows:
− surfaces in contact with seawater with cathodic protection applied and surfaces intermittently
wetted by seawater (ballast tanks);
− surfaces in contact with hot crude oil (cargo) and/or seawater/produced water with cathodic
protection applied to tank bottoms (cargo tanks);
− surfaces in contact with hot crude oil (cargo) and/or seawater/produced water/ chemicals with
cathodic protection applied (slops/ off-specification tanks);
− surfaces in contact with diesel and separated entrained water with cathodic protection applied
(diesel tanks);
− surfaces in contact with or intermittently wetted by potable or fresh water;
− underdeck surfaces within the tanks where the outside deck is heated by the sun during the day
and are subject to high humidity and condensation which is dependent upon the amount of sun
exposure the deck receives.

As the largest risk of corrosion on an FPSO, which can lead to loss of certifying authority
classification, is within ballast tanks the correct application and adoption of a high integrity coating
system is paramount.
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3. COATING SELECTION & PRE-QUALIFICATION TEST DATA

This section details the criteria for coating selection and qualification.

3.1 Criteria for coating system selection

The first criteria for new-construction coating selection is definition by the project of required
durability of the coating and specifically the time to first major maintenance coating be it on-station or
at dry docking. In the absence of such definition by the project a “high” durability in accordance with
ISO 12944 shall be adopted.

Although detailed Coating System Sheets given in Appendix A provides the generic coating systems
to be used in the different FPSO areas, the specific coating system and coating manufacturer’s grade
for a project shall be selected taking account of the following:
− project defined design basis including aspects such as FPSO design life, required time to first
coating maintenance and any historical coating performance data for the offshore location;
− specific environmental conditions;
− operating environment (atmospheric, seawater, crude oil, diesel, fresh water, other);
− materials of construction (carbon steel of at least 6mm thickness, shop primed steel, stainless
steel, galvanised steel, light and special alloys);
− service temperature;
− the methods of surface preparation which can be used;
− access and possibility for future coating maintenance.

The new-construction Coating System Sheets given in Appendix A maximizes the use of a surface
tolerant, abrasion resistant pure epoxy with aluminium pigment to allow standardization of coating
systems across the FPSO facilities wherever possible. There are commercially available systems
that meet this generic description and these have field and long term test data to support their use as
an anti-corrosion primer and/or as an intermediate coating in atmospheric, submerged and
intermittently wetted applications. For performance ranking purposes a coating system which has
been in successful FPSO use for at least 10 years, and whose performance as indicated by
laboratory testing and where there has been verified field inspection, shall be used as a reference
system. In particular the pure epoxy selected as a reference shall be based on its long term
performance and its extended warranty in ballast tank duty.

One of the key selection screening criterion for coating product selection will be the product supply.
Only globally supplied coating products that have coating product data sheets (technical and material
safety) publically available via the coating manufacturer’s website will be considered for review.

Another key aspect of the coating product selection is that of product formulation. The qualification
test data available for a specific product has no significance if product produced locally involves
product changes that may invalidate submitted qualification test data. Only coating manufacturers
that undertake regular “fingerprint” testing in accordance with ISO 20340, section 5.5 and Annex B
for all coating products manufactured locally will be considered. This verification and product
validation shall be provided in writing by the coating manufacturer’s head office laboratory. The intent
of this screening is to ensure that any submitted track records, field and laboratory qualification test
data will be relevant to the specific coating formulation for the candidate product. The fingerprint may
be used during the coating work to ensure that the coating supplied for use matches with the
qualified coating during the tender stage.

3.2 Pre-qualification test data

ENI have offshore coating systems currently qualified under Functional Specification
[Link] Rev.3 and for the first year of any coating application following the issue of this
Specification these qualified systems may be accepted provided they meet the qualification criteria
defined herein and the coating manufacturer commences the full qualification process as described
and required by this Specification where some data is unavailable.
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3.3 Qualification
Subject to the requirements of Section 3.2 only the coatings and coating systems qualified according
to the requirements defined in Appendix B shall be selected and applied.

The qualification process shall apply to all coating materials, coating systems provided by this
Specification. CONTRACTOR shall provide for each system the recommended maintenance system
which shall wherever possible be the same as the coating system specified for new construction.

In the Coating System Sheets in Appendix A the tests required for coating system qualification are
listed. As a general rule, two test levels are required:
a) Pre-qualification step, addressed to evaluate all the data relevant to the proposed coating
system(s) in order to evaluate their consistency with the general requirements of this
Specification,
b) Qualification step, addressed to the execution of characterization tests and qualification tests
specified for each coating system with the scope to verify the suitability and performance for
the intended environment and service.

All tests and analysis reported in Appendix B shall be performed and certified by an independent
laboratory qualified and approved by the COMPANY. If at tender stage the coating manufacturer
does not have certified data from an independent laboratory COMPANY may accept the use of the
coating manufacturer’s in-house laboratory test data subject to an audit assessment by the
COMPANY and a written commitment by the coating manufacturer to repeat all tests at an
independent laboratory qualified and approved by the COMPANY if the coating manufacturer is
selected for coating supply for the project.

The coating Manufacturer shall submit at tender stage a detailed test schedule detailing the timing
and location for sample preparation and test execution.

COMPANY shall be given free access the Coating Manufacturer’s laboratory and reserves the right
to attend during the execution of the any test without notice.

The qualification of a coating material or coating system is not binding for the COMPANY, which shall
select, at its sole discretion, one of the coating system included in the list of qualified coating
systems.

COMPANY’s qualification is given for an open-ended term. However the COMPANY reserve the right
to require at any time the repetition of one or more of the qualification tests to verify the quality of the
coating or as consequence of possible coating failure. If the result of one or more tests is negative,
the qualification will be cancelled.

Any modification to the formulation or components of a coating material or system, even if

considered minor, made by the producer after the qualification, shall be notified in writing to the
COMPANY. The COMPANY reserves the right to require the performance of part or the complete the
test procedure, or to accept or reject the modified coating, without further tests. The modified coating
material or system, when qualified, may be used in place of the previous one or as an alternative.

The CONTRACTOR is obliged to select one or more coating system from the list of coating systems
qualified by the COMPANY.

Under no circumstance will the COMPANY approval of a coating system be considered a guarantee
from the COMPANY related to the coating materials and repair products and their performance, but
solely an approval to use it.

Coating manufacturers tendering for FPSO coating work on a project shall provide a technical
package of information as outlined in the Coating System Sheets and the qualification requirements
in Appendix B.
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4. HSE REQUIREMENTS

This section outlines the HSE requirements.

4.1 General Safety Requirements

The COMPANY, in consideration of its policy for Safety and Environmental protection, forbids the
use of any coating material containing tar, lead or chromate and any abrasive material considered
hazardous to health for the operators.

The CONTRACTOR shall observe the rules, laws and regulations on health, safety and
environmental protection applicable to his premises, or in the country where the works are
performed. Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) regulations relevant to FPSO safety shall be adhered to.

All coating materials, solvents, curing agents, etc. shall report on their containers, data required by
local laws and rules, and shall be accompanied by the related Material Safety Data Sheets.

4.2 Specific Safety Requirements

Safety requirements must be carefully observed during handling and application of each coating
according to Material Safety Data Sheets and Product Data Sheets published by Coating
Manufacturers.

Special attention is to be given to the following items:

− mixing and handling of coating material shall be performed in areas that are not judged to be
dangerous and where air can circulate freely;
− blast cleaning abrasives shall not be harmful to operators' health;
− storage of coating material shall be done as reported in item 7.3 of this Specification;
− mixing and handling of paints shall be performed in areas where air can circulate freely and far
from dangerous zones and operating equipment particularly where offshore maintenance is
undertaken;
− in dangerous spaces and in the vicinity of operating process equipment the surface preparation,
coating application and inspection shall be carried out with tools and equipments that are spark-
free.
− disposal of residual materials (spent abrasives, coating materials, solvent, etc.) shall be
performed fully in accordance with rules, regulations and laws in force in the country where the
coating work is performed.

The CONTRACTOR shall provide proof of licence to operate to operate the required facilities under
local laws/ bylaws.
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5. QUALITY MANAGEMENT AND QUALITY ASSURANCE

This section outlines the QA and QC management aspects.

5.1 General
CONTRACTOR shall comply with all requirements for Quality Management and Quality Assurance
that are defined in the applicable “Quality and Execution Requirements Specification” attached to the
invitation to bid.

5.2 Pre-Job Meeting

At least 12 weeks before the beginning of the works CONTRACTOR shall submit a list, names and
curriculum vitae of the proposed NACE III certified inspectors, which shall meet the requirements
given in the Company Standard.

At least 10 weeks before the beginning of the works CONTRACTOR shall arrange a pre-job meeting
with attendance from the COMPANY approved representatives of all involved parties
(CONTRACTOR, Coating Manufacturer, Coating SUB-CONTRACTOR and NACE III Qualified
Coating Third-Party Inspector). The purpose of the meeting is to clarify and agree the production
procedures, qualification tests, checks and inspections program, report forms and any other
necessary requirements to achieve the correct job execution.

5.3 Inspection and Quality Control

5.3.1 CONTRACTOR’s Site Coating Representative
The CONTRACTOR shall designate a full-time senior site based technical representative who is fully
cognisant of the materials, surface preparation, application techniques and repairs. The proposed
representative shall require approval from CONTRACTOR.

The senior site Coating Inspector based technical representative shall be NACE Coating Inspector
Level 3 (peer) with at least 5 years coating experience in FPSO shipyards. The representative shall
be required to provide the following services:
− Review CONTRACTOR’s procedures in conjunction with coating manufacturer before submission
to COMPANY.
− Coordinate with the shipyard’s coating inspectors and senior in-country coating manufacturer’s
and head office senior technical representatives.
− Attend the pre-job meeting and other similar meetings as may be required by COMPANY.
− Provide support to the COMPANY’s site representatives.
− Provide input to the fabrication yard’s coating application and inspection procedures.
− Attend the coating qualification trials and the initial stages of the blasting and coating application
operations to provide technical guidance, personnel instruction and equipment recommendations.
− Provide monthly audits of the coating operation and provide detailed legible reports indicating
compliance to the procedures, manufacturer’s written data, coating specifications.
− Suggest any operational improvements that could be made to improve the overall process.
− Available to resolve any coating related problems and queries raised by the fabrication yard
and/or COMPANY.

The CONTRACTOR’s inspector shall perform all necessary QC checks and tests to ensure that work
complies with the approved ITP and with the specific requirements defined by COMPANY.

5.3.2 Coating Manufacturer’s Representatives

The coating manufacturer shall propose senior in-country and head office senior technical
representatives, full-time inspector(s) who are fully cognisant of the materials, surface preparation,
application techniques and repairs. The proposed representatives shall be full-time employees and
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shall require approval from CONTRACTOR and COMPANY and shall not be replaced or substituted
without a written request and a written approval from the site CONTRACTOR and COMPANY
representative.

The coating manufacturer’s senior in-country technical representative shall be NACE Coating
Inspector (CIP) Level 3 qualified coating inspector with at least 10 years coating experience in FPSO
shipyards. The representative shall be required to provide the following services:
− Attend the pre-job meeting and other similar meetings as may be required by COMPANY.
− Provide guidance and support to the full-time coating manufacturer’s inspector(s).
− Provide input to the fabrication yard’s coating application and inspection procedures.
− Attend the coating qualification trials and the initial stages of the blasting and coating application
operations to provide technical guidance, personnel instruction and equipment recommendations.
− Provide bi-monthly audits of the coating operation and provide detailed legible reports indicating
compliance to the procedures, manufacturer’s written data, coating specifications.
− Suggest any operational improvements that could be made to improve the overall process.
− Available to resolve any coating related problems and queries raised by the fabrication yard
and/or COMPANY.

The coating manufacturer’s inspector(s) shall be certified to at least NACE Coating Inspector
(CIP) Level 2 or FROSIO with at least 5 years coating with coating inspection experience in FPSO
shipyards. The proposed candidate shall be approved by COMPANY. The inspector shall be required
to provide the following services:
− Attend the pre-job meeting and other similar meetings as may be required by fabrication yard
and/or COMPANY.
− Co-ordinate and resolve coating issues raised by the fabrication yard and/or COMPANY and
secure technical resolutions via coating manufacturer’s senior technical representative as may be
required by COMPANY.
− Provide day-to-day guidance to fabrication yard’s application and inspection staff.
− Provide field guidance and personnel instruction during the coating qualification trials and the
initial stages of the blasting and coating application operations.
− Assist in bi-monthly audits of the coating operation and suggest any operational improvements
that could be made to improve the overall process.
− Available to resolve any coating related problems and queries raised by the fabrication yard
and/or COMPANY.

The CONTRACTOR shall nominate in-house inspector responsible for performing quality control
functions according to the ITP and Quality Control Plan (QCP). The inspector shall have adequate
experience of the specific coating process to inspect and/or to test. A statement reporting the
inspector’s name and the list of the coating work experiences shall be included to QCP when
submitted to the COMPANY approval.

5.3.3 “Third-Party” Inspection

The COMPANY shall reserve the right to appoint an independent third-party inspector, who shall
verify and confirm that the execution of every working step complies with the requirements of the
Specification.

The independent third-party inspector’s senior in-country technical representative shall be NACE
Coating Inspector (CIP) Level 3 qualified coating inspector with at least 10 years coating experience
in FPSO shipyards.

The independent third-party inspector shall verify the QC testing carried out by the CONTRACTOR,
and prepare written reports that shall be submitted to both CONTRACTOR and COMPANY, and to
Paint Manufacturer when requested.
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6. DESIGN AND STEEL IMPERFECTIONS

6.1 Design and Construction

During the design and the construction of metallic components, the basic criteria listed in standard
ISO 12944-3 shall be taken in due consideration.

As far as possible, contact of different metals shall be avoided. In case, due to the unavoidable
design requirements, the contact cannot be avoided, a suitable insulated material (Teflon or similar)
shall be installed between the different metals. This includes pipes and related supports, bolts, clips,
etc. installed in permanent or intermittent immersed areas and on external areas

The construction shall be designed in such a way that it will not interfere with the abrasive blasting or
paint application according to this Specification. No openings, holes, etc. in structural members shall
be less than 60 mm in diameter and the distances between structural members shall be ≥50 mm.

Welding shots, drops and spatters, pores in the weld seams, lamination defects, edges, flame cuts,
fragments and dents or any other foreign object not removed during construction shall be considered
imperfections and therefore shall be removed before surface preparation.

6.2 Surface Imperfections

The steel imperfections detected before, during or after surface preparation shall be removed with
suitable power tools according to the requirements of this Specification and standard ISO 8501-3 as
follows:
− Enhanced grinding for critical applications (refer Coating System Sheets in Appendix A) – as per
Grade P3 except edges rounded to a radius of >2.5 mm
− Grade P3: for all surfaces intended to be permanently or intermittently immersed or buried. Edges
from flame or mechanical knife cutting shall be rounded to a radius of 2 mm. Spot and discontinue
welds shall be not permitted on these surfaces.
− Grade P2: for all surfaces exposed to marine and industrial environment. Edges from flame or
mechanical knife cutting shall be adequately rounded by tree passes grinding. Spot and
discontinue welds shall be not permitted on these surfaces.
− Grade P1: for all other surfaces not exposed to aggressive environment and atmosphere.
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7. MATERIAL SUPPLY

This section details coating materials supply, storage and quality control.

7.1 Introduction
The CONTRACTOR shall purchase coating materials in accordance with the requirements herein.

The objective shall be to use only one coating manufacturer for the project in order to minimize
coating supply and warranty issues. However, In case the coating system is applied on a shop-
primer, this could be of different Coating Manufacturer. The Coating Manufacturer supplying the
coating system shall confirm the complete compatibility of his coatings applied on the shop-primer
produced by different Coating Manufacturer

The material supply covers solvents and coating materials and the batch testing, identification,
storage and usage. The requirements of ISO 12944-1 and ISO 12944-7 (section 4.2) shall be
complied with.

The coating manufacturer shall have a written quality assurance and quality control program in place
and shall be able to prove the efficacy of the program to the satisfaction of the COMPANY. This may
include an audit program of the raw material suppliers prior to utilising the raw materials and an audit
of the laboratory used for in-house qualification testing.

The coating manufacturer shall be able to supply the coating on a call out type request. The
manufacturer will receive a written request that will state the required product and the amount of
product. The product shall be delivered no later than seven (7) days from the requested delivery or
the cost of the down time of the primary schedule shall be the responsibility of the selected coating
manufacturer. The CONTRACTOR shall provide weekly copies to the COMPANY of up to date
records of paint and coating materials stocks.

COMPANY shall have the right to audit all manufacturing and testing facilities including any suppliers
or Sub-CONTRACTORs. The selected coating manufacturer shall submit a list of all facilities,
suppliers and any Sub-CONTRACTORs that will be utilised in the manufacturing and testing of the
coating material to be applied on the Hull.

The CONTRACTOR shall designate a senior site based technical representatives as detailed herein.

The coating manufacturer shall designate senior in-country and head office technical representatives
as detailed herein.

7.2 Coating Material Delivery

The material shall be delivered unopened in new, undamaged, containers. The containers shall be
open-top style, 24 gauge minimum metal containers with either a lug cover or a rimlock bolted cover.
The containers shall also have a wire handle fitted with a wooden or plastic grip.

The material shall be supplied in accordance with project shipping requirements.

The coating material shall not have different batch numbers mixed with other batch numbers. Each
batch shall be palletized separately.

All coating materials, solvents and thinners shall be stored in original containers bearing the
manufacturer’s label and instructions. The following information, as a minimum, shall be shown on
the label:
− Name of the manufacturer.
− Name of the coating material.
− Name of the curing agent.
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− Colour of the coating material.

− Batch number of each component (part A and B).
− Date of manufacture.
− Instructions and warnings regarding health, safety and environmental protection.
− Reference to the relevant product data sheet.

7.3 Coating Material Storage

Coating materials and any other materials used (solvents, thinners etc.) shall be stored such that the
following minimum requirements are complied with:
− in a secure area and controlled area;
− coating materials shall be protected from direct sun, frost and rain, stored in an environmentally
controlled store with constant temperature in the range of +15 to +25°C;
− the store shall comply with provisions law in force concerning safety and fire prevention;
− coating materials (liquid, solid or packaged) shall be kept in their original sealed and labelled
containers or package;
− the coating materials store shall be located at a proper distance from any significant heat source
and from any area where free flames, welding works, and tools causing sparks are used;
− containers and packages shall not be placed nor stored on wet or damp surfaces, nor in areas
where flood can occur;
− all products that become altered for any reason or show the container and/or package partially or
totally destroyed and/or damaged shall be removed from the store, not used for the coating work
and properly disposed of coating materials shall be stored and used in a manner that assures that
products are used within their storage limits (shelf-life), and those stored first are the first used.

7.4 Coating Material Data Sheets

For each coating system the coating manufacturer shall provide a material safety data sheet and a
product data sheet. The required product information with each product shall as a minimum include
the following:
− Name of manufacturer.
− Date of issue.
− Name of product.
− Generic type of coating, curing agent and additional components.
− Colour of material.
− Mixing ratio and instructions.
− Shelf life under recommended storage conditions.
− Non-volatile matter in volume of the mixed product (ISO 3233), the value of which shall be
obtained at (23 ± 2)°C and (50 ± 5)% RH.
− Density of the mixed product (according to the appropriate part of the standard ISO.
− 2811), the value of which shall be obtained at (23 ± 2)°C and (50 ± 5)% RH.
− “Pot Life” of mixed product, the value of which shall be obtained at (23 ± 2)°C and (50 ± 5)% RH.
− Percentage solids by weight (ISO 3251/ ISO 3270).
− Density/specific gravity (refer ISO 2811/ ISO 3270).
− Pot life – mixed product.
− Flash point of each component (ISO 3679).
− Time to surface dry (ISO 1517/ ISO 3270).
− Drying time of the coating surface, the value of which shall be obtained at (23 ± 2)°C and (50 ±
5)% RH.
− Time to full cure the value of which shall be obtained at (23 ± 2)°C and (50 ± 5)% RH.
− Recommended thinner (name and/or number).
− Flash point of the recommended thinner.
− Maximum quantity of each thinner allowed for application.
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− Recommended surface preparation grade and profile.

− Recommended method of application.
− Minimum and maximum overcoating time.
− Recommended minimum and maximum dry film thickness.
− Solvent recommended for cleaning the equipment.
− Recommended application conditions (temperature and relative humidity).
− Maximum VOC content and the method to be used to check that it is not exceeded.
− Reference to the MSDS.
− Theoretical spreading rate (m2/l for a dry film thickness of x μm).

For each type of coating material and batch number three samples shall be drawn: 1 (one) shall be
used for the tests, while the other 2 (two) shall be kept, for a time not exceeding the shelf life
reported on the product data sheet, for possible further checks.

7.5 Coating Quality and Identification

Coating manufacturer shall as a minimum carry out density (ISO 2811), viscosity (ISO 2884/1) and
solid content by weight (ISO 3251) on each batch of coating supplied and shall identify the
specification tolerances for these parameters.

Package stability test data shall be provided in accordance with ASTM D1849 (stored at 52ºC for six
months).

During the qualification stage the chemical composition of the proposed coating systems shall be
“finger print” tested in accordance with Appendix B. This “finger print” composition will be used as a
benchmark to confirm consistency of supply of the coating system. The composition shall not be
changed once the test data has been agreed and to confirm this, the coating manufacturer shall be
required to have the chemical composition tests repeated at an independent laboratory, nominated
by COMPANY, on random samples of the main products taken by COMPANY.

7.6 Volatile Organic Content

Volatile organic content of the coating systems shall be assessed by CONTRACTOR based on a life
cycle basis. This assessment should take into account the volatile organic content of the base
materials used, at their proposed thickness, in conjunction with thinners used during construction,
expected coating breakdown during the design life (this should match coating manufacturer’s
warranty) and the volatile organic content of the repair materials used at their proposed thickness
during coating maintenance. The selected coating manufacturer shall provide detailed calculations to
COMPANY for each of the coating systems specified herein.

7.7 Abrasive Material Supply

Metallic abrasives shall meet the requirements of standard ISO 11124 Parts 1 to 4. Test and controls
on all as-received and recycled metallic abrasives shall be done according to standard ISO 11125
Part 1 to 7. The checks on recycled abrasives shall be at regular frequency as directed by
COMPANY’s inspector.

Non-metallic abrasives shall meet the requirements of standard ISO 11126 Parts 1, 4, 7 and 8
applicable to the abrasive intending to be used. Test and controls shall be done on each batch
according to standard ISO 11127 Part 1 to 7.

Expendable abrasive used for stainless steel or duplex stainless steels shall be aluminium oxide or
garnet and shall be suitable to produce the required cleanliness and anchor pattern profile.

Under no circumstance will the use of silica abrasive be allowed.

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The conductivity of as-received metallic and non-metallic abrasives and recycled steel grit shall not
exceed 75 μS/cm (microSiemens/cm) with a chloride content less than 25 ppm according to standard
ASTM D-4940. The CONTRACTOR shall check the conductivity of water extractable salts on each
batch and at regular intervals on recycled metallic abrasives.

The proposed blast media for each application shall be approved by the coating manufacturer and
COMPANY and qualified as part of the coating panel trial.

Steel grit and shot abrasive blast materials shall be used for shop blasting of carbon steel.

For open blasting of carbon steel only expendable abrasives shall be used and these shall not be
recycled.

The materials can be delivered in sealed bags or bulk storage units. If bulk storage units are to be
utilised, special attention shall be given by the CONTRACTOR to ensure that no moisture or other
matter that could be detrimental to the coating system can contaminate the abrasive material.
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8. ACTIVITIES BEFORE COATING

This section details the requisite environmental conditions and surface preparation requirements.

8.1 Environmental Conditions

As part of the technical submission package CONTRACTOR shall provide environmental conditions
for the last 5 years for blasting shops where blast cleaning has taken place. The submission shall
highlight any conditions that are outwith the required environmental conditions detailed herein.

Blast cleaning will not be permitted: in the fog, mist or rain, when the steel is wet or covered with ice,
when the relative humidity is greater than 85%, or when the ambient temperature is below 5°C or
above 38°C. Steel temperature shall be a minimum of 3°C above the dew point of the ambient
internal or external air temperatures as measured by a digital humidity meter (Elcometer or approved
equivalent). The dew point criteria shall not be used when the ambient temperature is below 5°C.

The minimum luminance for all inspection shall be 750 lux. Hand-held lighting is prohibited. To
provide records under these circumstances permanent recording equipment for air temperature and
humidity shall be installed in all indoor buildings and within tanks used for coating. These readings
shall be cross-checked with portable devices.

8.2 Activities prior to leaving the Fabrication Shops

During design, as well as the construction of metallic components, the basic criteria listed in
ISO 12944-3 standard shall be taken in due consideration.

Prior to any sub-assembly or block leaving the fabrication shop, the following shall be performed:
− Welding and cutting operations shall be completed.
− All non-destructive examination and testing inspections shall be completed.
− CONTRACTOR’s welding inspectors/welding foreman shall have performed a complete visual
weld and surface inspection to ensure that all welds, weld spatter, slivers, inclusions, laminations,
flame cut edges and similar surface defects have been ground or removed to the required ISO
8501-3 standard given in the Coating System Sheets.
− All sharp edges of all steel members shall have been ground before coating to a COMPANY
approved standard based on pictorial representations provided by CONTRACTOR. As a minimum
the standard shall be based on 3 pass/>2.5 mm radius for “critical” areas as defined in the
relevant Coating System sheets. For “normal” areas 2 pass/ 1-2mm radius grinding shall be
carried out. The grinding shall be carried out on all edges of the structure including cut-outs and
ragged edges.
− All bolts holes shall be drilled.
− COMPANY’s inspector and the Certifying Authority’s inspector have performed a 100 percent
visual inspection and have accepted the sub assembly.

All surface imperfections of the substrate detected before or during surface preparation but before
blast cleaning shall be removed with suitable power tools and the dressed area shall be re-blasted to
the specified standard according to the requirements given in the Coating System Sheets.

Prior to the start of Hull fabrication and during the coating panel qualification trials the
CONTRACTOR shall prepare physical samples of sections of longitudinal sections that are
representative of the assemblies including drain holes. CONTRACTOR, coating manufacturer and
COMPANY shall mutually agree on the standards of edge grinding and refer to this sample during
construction.
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8.3 Activities prior to Surface Preparation

Prior to any surface preparation activities, the following shall be performed:
− The sub-assembly shall be checked for salt contamination and where the salt level exceeds
50mg/m2 high pressure fresh water washing shall be undertaken. A suitable water-soluble
detergent may also be used to remove any surface contaminants as agreed by COMPANY,
CONTRACTOR, and the coating manufacturer’s site inspector. In case of disagreement, coating
manufacturer’s Technical Representative’s requirements shall govern.
− Any area that has been contaminated with hydrocarbons shall be solvent cleaned in accordance
with SSPC SP 1.
− CONTRACTOR shall perform a 100 percent surface inspection to ensure the requirements of
Section 8.2 have been completed.
− The sub-assembly shall be rotated to allow the blast medium to fall out during blasting operations.
If the rotation cannot be performed, the COMPANY inspector shall approve the blasting and grit
removal procedure.
− Anodes, labels, marker plates, valve stems, flange faces, glass, mechanical seals, rubber
gaskets, newly applied coatings and any other sensitive surfaces shall be protected to prevent
damage or over coating. The protective material shall be removed after coating operations have
been completed.
− The blasting procedure shall be performed in order to demonstrate that the blasting operations
can obtain the required surface cleanliness and the required anchor pattern profile as given in the
Coating System Sheets. The test procedure shall be agreed to by all parties and shall be
witnessed and accepted by COMPANY prior to actual blasting operations.

8.4 Surface Preparation

Immediately prior to any blast cleaning or power tool cleaning oil, grease, and zinc salts formed and
similar contaminants shall be cleaned from the surface using solvents and/or water dispersible
detergents in accordance with SSPC SP1.

Surface preparation methods shall comply with the guidelines given in ISO 8504, ISO 12944-4,
SSPC and to the required standards given in the Coating System Sheets given in Appendix A. The
abrasive materials shall comply with the requirements Section of 7.7.

Steel plate and profiles at pre-fabrication stage shall be centrifugally abrasive blasted before shop
primer is applied. If the surface profile achieved during this blast cleaning does not comply with
Coating System Sheets then the shop primer shall be completely removed before coating
application.

Sub-Assemblies and blocks shall be abrasive blasted within a permanent enclosed building,
temporary “tent” type structures shall not be used.

The chloride surface contamination after surface preparation shall be less than 30 mg/m2 when
measured on Elcometer SCM 400 test equipment or COMPANY approved equivalent.

Blast cleaned surfaces may not be washed with acids, detergent or solvent solutions as well as
treated with rust inhibitors.

Surface preparation (abrasive blasting or power tooling) shall be extended for 50 mm on the nearby
surfaces already painted.

8.5 Surface Preparation of Shop-Primed surfaces

All damaged shop primed areas, including but not limited to welding, flame cuts and decays, shall be
cleaned by abrasive blasting according to the requirements listed in the Coating System Sheets.

Zinc based products shall not be used in diesel tanks. If zinc based shop primers are used for
fabrication purposes they shall be completely removed by blast cleaning.
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Shop primer retention or complete removal is detailed in the Coating System Sheets in Appendix A.

8.6 Surface preparation of Galvanised steel

All steel surfaces hot dip galvanised, before to be coated with the coating system provided in the
enclosed Coating System Sheets in Appendix A and shall comply with the following:
− cleaning and degreasing according to standard SSPC-SP-1;
− all galvanising irregularities (zinc high spots, etc.) shall be removed by hand or power;
− tools according to standard ISO 8504-3, taking care that the zinc layer is not completely removed;
− measurement of galvanising thickness according to standard ASTM A 123 or ASTM A 153. Any
item falling below the required zinc thickness shall be repaired according to standard ASTM A
780;
− the galvanised surface shall be roughened by abrasive sweep or brush blasting according to
ASTM D 2092 or, in alternative, with other method reported in the standard ASTM D 2092, and
approved by the COMPANY.

8.7 Surface Preparation of Stainless steels and Special Alloys

The surface preparation of stainless steel and special alloys shall be performed only when these
surfaces have to be coated as detailed in the Coating System Sheets. The blast profile will be
measured according to the standard specified.

Under no circumstances shall steel power tools or steel abrasive material be allowed to come into
contact with stainless steel and special alloys.

8.8 Power Tool Surface Preparation

Where specified in the Coating System Sheets and COMPANY approved power tool cleaning may
be used. In all cases, except preparation of galvanising, the standard of cleaning shall be SSPC
SP11 such that a bright surface is achieved with a surface profile of at least 25 microns.

8.9 Specific Surface Preparation Considerations for Maintenance Coating Activities

The specific surface preparation requirements for maintenance coating work will depend on the
extent of maintenance including the following:
− major refurbishment (replacement operation): maintenance operation that can be executed on the
entire surface of a component or on large localised areas;
− coating repair (preventive operation): maintenance operation to repair by touch-ups the defects of
the coating or restricted for cosmetic reason to the top coat only, by touch-up or on the entire
surface or limited to superficial defects of the coating (not exposing substrate) by touch-up or on
entire surface.
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9. COATING PANEL QUALIFICATION TESTS

This section details coating panel qualification testing requirements.

The CONTRACTOR’s coating application procedures including pre-surface preparation, surface

preparation, coating application, curing of coatings and final inspection shall be shown to meet the
requirements of this Specification by performing a coating panel qualification.

Profile samples representative of the type geometry that will be coated during the work shall be used.
These sample(s) shall either be the part of the structure, or a replica using the same materials, of the
part of the structure, most complex and difficult to coat.

Test panels shall also be used. The test panels shall be at least 750mm square x 5mm thick steel
plates (300x500x5 mm – this is not large enough for multi-layer application ) to allow all coating layer
build up to be visible (see figure 2). The profile samples shall be prepared by the CONTRACTOR
and approved by COMPANY.

Blasted steel

st
Primer / I Coat

nd
2 Coat

Finish Coat

Figure 9.1 – Panel Qualification

The coating panel qualifications shall be witnessed by the CONTRACTOR’s Technical

Representative, coating manufacturer’s senior in-country and head office senior technical
representative and their QC inspectors. COMPANY’s inspector and COMPANY’s coating specialist
will witness all qualification work.

As well as meeting the objectives highlighted above the following key aspects need to established
and verified as part of the trials at least one month in advance of production coating:
− criteria and method of assessment for radius of edges to be applied to the edges of structures and
cut-outs for “normal” and “critical” areas shall be set prior to the start of hull fabrication. The
CONTRACTOR shall prepare physical plate sections and carry out 3 pass and 2 pass edge
grinding. The CONTRACTOR, coating manufacturer and COMPANY shall mutually agree on both
standards of edge grinding and refer to these physical reference samples during construction;
− checks to confirm that the chloride surface contamination prior to surface preparation is less than
70 mg/m2 on incoming steel and throughout the shipyard when measured on Elcometer SCM 400
test equipment;
− methods of achieving the required surface cleanliness prior to blast cleaning by blast cleaning by
grit/shot and expendable abrasives, sweep blasting, solvent cleaning, power tool cleaning and
high pressure water washing on freshly shop primed steel, black steel, galvanised steel and
stainless steel/ special alloys. Physical reference samples shall be retained for each agreed
surface preparation standard used so that these can be referred to during construction;
− shop priming of steel including surface preparation cleanliness/profile and primer thickness range;
− visual standards for surface cleanliness for all key areas and in particular where intact shop
primer is proposed to remain on the surface. Physical reference samples shall be retained for
each agreed standard used for shop primer retention so that these can be referred to during
construction;
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− inspection methods for relative humidity, ambient and steel temperature, surface profile
measurement devices including “Testex”, tape test for dust on surfaces, film thickness range
including batch recording devices) for each system, holiday detection and adhesion;
− detailed lists of test equipment used on site and in the site laboratory referenced against the
international test standards in each case;
− coating defect categorisation in accordance with ISO 4628;
− film thickness ranges for each system and methods for rectification when coating has low
thickness, high thickness, holidays within coating film, mechanical damage, weld burn damage,
overspray and any other type of defect specified by the coating manufacturer.

All parties shall accept the test panels for all surface preparation standard, all coating systems and
inspection methods as being the requisite standard for production coating work. In the event that
agreement by all parties cannot be reached the standard will be set by the COMPANY’s coating
specialist.

CONTRACTOR shall submit a report detailing all work and inspection carried out during the coating
panel qualifications including signed off technical data sheets for all products used including
abrasives, solvents, coating products, QC records, colour photographs of sufficient resolution to
assess defects, edge grinding standard and documenting all inspection tests and equipment.
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10. COATING APPLICATION

This section details coating application techniques and repair of various types of coating damage.

Passive fire protection is detailed in Appendix D.

10.1 Ventilation
When the abrasive blast cleaning or coating application is carried out in confined spaces, the
CONTRACTOR shall install a suitable and sufficient ventilation and extraction system to allow a good
visibility of the operators. The ventilation system and trunking should be arranged to minimise or
eliminate “dead spaces”.

Suitable and sufficient ventilation shall be maintained during the application of paint or other material
and continues whilst solvent is released from the paint film during drying. The ventilation system shall
assure the correct drying of the paint film and shall prevent the vapour concentration exceeding 10%
of the Lower Explosive Limit (LEL).

10.2 Dehumidification
When coating works are performed in confined spaces (tanks, vessel, cofferdams, etc.) the
CONTRACTOR shall install a dehumidification system suitable to keep the environmental condition
in line with the requirements of the Specification and in any case at 40-60% of relative humidity
independently from the variation of environmental condition on the exterior.

As far as possible the recommendations reported in the standard SSPC-TR 3/NACE 6A192 shall be
followed.

10.3 Protection
The CONTRACTOR shall supply all necessary weather protection and any other equipment to
ensure that the work is carried out in accordance with the Project Technical Specification and
to the production schedule agreed with the COMPANY.

The CONTRACTOR shall protect all equipments and structures and any other areas in order to avoid
damages caused by surface preparation and coatings application.

10.4 Scaffolding, Staging and Accessibility

Whatever fixed or not, scaffolding or staging shall comply with the applicable safety rules.

Fixed staging shall be such that easy and safe access will be provided for the correct coating
application and inspection of all surfaces. All staging should be erected so that it will leave a clear
area of at least 30 cm from all surfaces to be cleaned and coated and 2 m between each level.

Staging layout should be such that tubular scaffolding and/or wood planks should not mask surfaces
to be coated and/or prevent the correct execution of the paintworks.

All open ends of tubular scaffolding erected should be plugged to prevent access of abrasive material,
powder and dirt.

The staging shall not be removed before final inspection and required tests of the surfaces have
been performed.

During de-staging any damages to the coated surfaces shall be avoided. Any damage occurred shall
be repaired according to the repair procedure provided by the Specification.
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10.5 Environmental Conditions

As part of the technical submission package CONTRACTOR shall provide environmental conditions
for the last 5 years for coating shops and outdoor locations where coating has taken place. The
submission shall highlight any conditions that are out with the required environmental conditions
detailed herein.

Coating application will not be permitted: in the fog, mist or rain, when the steel is wet or covered with
ice, when the relative humidity is greater than 85%, or when the ambient temperature is below 5°C or
above 38°C.

Steel temperature shall be at least 8°C and below 50°C for coating. Steel temperature shall be a
minimum of 3°C above the dew point of the ambient internal or external air temperatures as
measured by a digital humidity meter (Elcometer or approved equivalent). The dew point criteria shall
not be used when the ambient temperature is below 5°C.

If coating is undertaken when the ambient temperature is below 10°C the ambient temperature and
steel temperature shall be recorded every hour. Coating manufacturer’s recommendations for
application and curing requirements at low temperatures shall be adhered to, only if these are more
stringent than the above requirements. In case of a discrepancy between the COMPANY’s
requirements and coating manufacturer’s recommendations, the requirements of the Tank Structure
Cooperative Forum Guidelines shall apply.

All coating done outdoors shall be done in daylight hours and completed at least one hour prior to
sundown. Indoor “block” coating is allowed 24 hours a day if the specified metal and air temperatures
and relative humidity requirements are met at all times during preparation, coating operations and
curing. Hand-held lighting is prohibited. To provide records under these circumstances permanent
recording equipment for air temperature and humidity shall be installed in all indoor buildings and
within tanks used for coating. These readings shall be cross-checked with portable devices.

The minimum luminance for all inspection shall be 750 lux.

Coatings shall not be applied when the wind speed exceeds 15 miles per hour unless habitats are
used and these are specifically approved by the COMPANY’s representative.

10.6 Mixing of Coating Materials

The mixing of any of the coating materials shall be performed in strict compliance with the coating
manufacturer’s printed data sheets. No verbal instructions shall be allowed. Mixing of partial amounts
shall be limited to a case by case basis and shall be approved by the coating manufacturer’s site
inspector and the COMPANY’s inspector.

The mixing of the coating material shall be performed by mechanical agitation, no hand mixing will be
allowed at any time. All coatings shall be continuously agitated during coating operations.

The addition of solvent shall not exceed the maximum amount given in the coating manufacturer’s
printed data sheets. If the data sheets for the coating materials indicate an induction time, the
induction time shall be allowed to elapse prior to the application of the material. Depending on the
ambient temperature, additional time may be required.

Prior to mixing any of the coating materials, in cold temperatures, the coating material shall be the
same temperature as the surface that it will be applied to.

10.7 Coating Application

The application of the protective coating systems for the FPSO shall be performed in strict
accordance with 12944-7.
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The application of the coating shall be performed within four hours of surface preparation, after the
surface has been inspected and prior to surface deterioration. Surfaces that have “rust blooms”,
surface oxidation or any other surface discoloration shall be re-blasted.
On external surfaces, no coatings shall be applied when there is a likelihood of a detrimental weather
change within two hours after application. The CONTRACTOR shall supply all necessary weather
protection and any other equipment to ensure that the coating works is carried out according to this
specification and agreed production programme.

Before the application of each coat, all surfaces shall be dry and free of rust, grease, oil, dust and
dirtiness, soluble salts and any other foreign material. All coating application shall be done according
to the coating manufacturer’s recommendations reported in the data sheet of each product, giving
special attention to follow aspects:
− only solvents as specified by coating manufacturer’s shall be used with the relative instruction for
the dilution,
− all coating materials shall be thoroughly mixed and stirred with a power mixer for a time sufficient
to thoroughly remix the pigments and vehicles and, for two components products, the base with
curing agent,
− for each coat the minimum and maximum overcoating time shall be adhered to
− during drying, as well as during application,
− instructions regarding ventilation of closed/ confined spaces shall be strictly followed,
− application equipment.

10.7.1 Spray Application and Stripe Coating

Equipment and related components used for spray application shall be endorsed by the coating
manufacturer’s technical representative.

Airless spray shall be used unless an alternative method is approved by COMPANY.

The coating viscosity, spraying pressure, type of nozzle, temperature of coating material, distance to
the surface to be coated and spraying angle shall be selected so that uniform and continuous
coatings are produced. All of these parameters shall be recorded during the coating panel
qualifications and when agreed shall be incorporated with the CONTRACTORs Inspection and Test
Plan.

Before spraying each coat of the system stripe coating shall be carried out by brush on all areas
including corners, edges, welds, bolts, slots, scallops, bolt holes, drain holes, air holes, all manual
welds and any other area where the required dry film thickness may be difficult to achieve by spray
application.

After block stage a stripe coating of a COMPANY approved primer shall be used on uncoated
erection joints to reduce the surface rusting of any secondary welds.

10.7.2 Brush Application

Brush application may be used under the following circumstances:
− areas that cannot be properly coated by spray and approved by COMPANY;
− stripe-coat application;
− in case where the spray application may affect equipment or persons of the working area;
− for touch-up or small repairs to damaged areas.

10.7.3 Roller Application

The use of a roller will not be allowed for application of zinc rich primer and the first coat of the
system. A roller may be used, subject to COMPANY approval, for top-coat application when
thickness less than 40 microns is required.
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10.7.4 Coating Cutbacks an Coating Layer Build-Ups

After the shop primer layer has been applied, the next layer of coating shall not be applied within
75mm of edges. Succeeding coating layers shall be stopped a minimum of 75 mm from the previous
cutback treatment.

The coating shall be allowed to dry prior to the application of the preceding layers of the system. The
drying times listed on the manufacturer’s printed data sheets shall be strictly adhered to. If additional
drying time is required due to temperature of weather conditions, then the additional times shall be
observed.

The preceding layer shall be applied as soon as the drying time has been properly completed in
order to reduce intercoat contamination and to assure proper adhesion between successive layers of
the system. The previous layer shall be free of dust, dry spray, oil entrapped grit or any other
contaminates before the application of the succeeding layer of the system.

If the coating manufacturer’s established re-coating interval has expired, the coating shall be cleaned
and then abraded by hand sanding. No brush blasting shall be allowed. Prior to the application of the
preceding layer, the coating shall be free of dust, sand and any other contaminates that could cause
intercoat adhesion problems.

When the coating manufacturer’s specified pot life has expired, the material shall be discarded. If
there are other indications of film build up problems, not associated with the spray equipment, then
the material shall be discarded.

When applying the protective coating system inside a confined space that does not allow air flow
across the surface of the applied coating to carry away solvents, ventilation shall be arranged and
maintained. The ventilation air shall be clean and dry and shall not impact the applied coating.
Ventilation shall be addressed in the application procedure.

10.7.5 Construction Joints

The coated side(s) of a construction joint shall have the same surface preparation, coating
application and inspection as the sub-assembly coating. The edges of the coating shall be feathered
back to ensure a smooth transition back to sound coating. All ragged and sharp edges in coated
areas shall be radiussed to the standard defined in the Coating System Sheets.

The internal side of a construction joint in all areas of the HULL including the ballast, cargo (coated
areas only), off-specification oil and water, slops, and diesel displacement (coated areas only) tanks,
shall be cleaned by grit blasting. Other areas may be power tool cleaned. The degree of cleanliness
shall be demonstrated on a section of HULL prior to the cleaning operations. The manufacturer’s
technical representative shall be present and shall state the acceptance criteria. Photos of the test
area shall be taken and distributed to all concerned parties for reference at the time of actual
cleaning operations. The test area shall be located in the most complex geometric location to ensure
that the proper cleanliness can be obtained in the most difficult areas.

Attention shall be given to the surrounding coating to avoid damage by blast grit ricocheting and
impacting the sound coating.

10.8 Repair of Defects

The CONTRACTOR shall repair all coating defects and damages that occur during the construction
or at its completion.

Products used for repair of defects and damages, shall be supplied by the same Supplier of
the original coating system. The CONTRACTOR’s repair procedure shall be qualified during the
coating panel qualifications based on the recommendations from the coating manufacturer and in
accordance with the applicable coating technical data sheets.
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Surfaces treated with inorganic zinc primer may not be touched-up with the same product, but shall
be repaired using another product suggested by the Supplier and approved by the COMPANY.

10.8.1 Inadequate Coating Thickness

All areas with the thickness lower than specified shall be cleaned and, if necessary, abraded and
additional coats applied until DFT meets the requirement of this specification. These additional coats
shall not be visible on the final coating and on adjoining areas.

All areas with the thickness higher than specified shall be brought to the attention of the COMPANY
and remedial measures shall be recommended by the coating manufacturer and submitted for
approval by COMPANY.

10.8.2 Contaminated Surfaces

Surfaces contaminated by grease, oil and any other foreign materials, shall be cleaned and
degreased according to standard SSPC-SP 1.

10.8.3 Coating damage

When the coating damage does not expose the steel the coating around the damaged area shall be
feathered using sandpapering or rotary discing. The treatment shall be extended, not less than 50
mm, to undamaged surrounding surfaces in order to assure film continuity. The complete specified
coating system shall be applied on cleaned area.

When the coating damage exposing bare steel the damaged areas shall be re-cleaned and coated
as originally specified. Surface preparation shall be extended, not less than 50mm, to surrounding
surfaces and the edges shall be smoothed.
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11. INSPECTION & TESTING

This section details inspection, testing and inspection.

The CONTRACTOR shall verify that the “fingerprint” data supplied by the coating manufacturer is
consistent with regards to test methods used and actual test results across all batches of supplied
coating. A copy of this data shall be provided to COMPANY.

All phases of surface preparation, mixing, application, as well as the cured layers of the protective
coating material shall be inspected. The CONTRACTOR’s inspection staff and the coating
manufacturer’s inspector shall have inspected the item prior to COMPANY’s inspector being called.

If during the inspection, a defective condition is found, then COMPANY shall be advised prior to
repair of the rejected condition. After inspection completed by the CONTRACTOR and the coating
manufacturer, COMPANY reserves the right to reject workmanship or materials found to be defective
or not conforming to the best commercial practices. Agreement will be reached prior to contract
award as to how the coating acceptance will be established for all phases of the work.

11.1 Inspection Activities and Records

The CONTRACTOR shall maintain the records of all inspection activities and the environmental
conditions on a daily basis. The records shall be available at all times and shall be maintained
continuously throughout each day’s activities. The daily reports shall contain the following, but is not
limited to:
− the environmental conditions including air temperature, dew point, humidity, surface temperature,
temperature of the coating materials;
− sub-assembly or field weld location;
− batch number of applied material;
− compressed air cleanliness (free of oil and grease per ASTM D 4285);
− wet and dry film thickness;
− surface cleanliness (including presence of any contaminants);
− anchor pattern profile tape;
− type and amount of materials used;
− any other information deemed necessary.

The environmental conditions shall be taken at each shift change and at least 3 hours during any
surface preparation and coating operations. In the event that the ambient temperature goes below 5
degrees C work shall stop and readings shall be taken each hour. The readings shall be taken in the
work area of the sub-assembly or field joint. The dew point shall be determined utilising a digital
device

The surface temperature shall be confined to the use of a contact thermometer, which shall be
allowed to reach a constant reading prior to recording the temperature of the work surface. This shall
also apply to taking the temperature of the coating material.

The surface cleanliness shall be determined just prior to the coating application by comparison to
ISO 8501-1 and ISO 8501-2 visual standards. CONTRACTOR may prepare comparator plates for
COMPANY approval covering the different surface preparation standards and substrates detailed
herein.

The anchor pattern profile shall be verified by utilising Testex Press-O-Film replica tape. The tape
shall be reviewed by the CONTRACTOR’s NACE Level III Inspector and shall be affixed to the daily
reports.

Salt checks on the pre-blasted and blast cleaned surface shall be carried out on every block and
each shift.
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Adequate lighting (at least 750 lux) shall be made available to determine colour discrimination.

A transparent adhesive tape test shall be performed out on every block and each shift to determine
the presence of dust or small particulate on the surface to be coated in accordance with ISO 8502-3.
If any is found above rating 2, the surface preparation shall be repeated until the rating is 2 or less.

Wet film thickness shall be taken during each stage of coating application to ensure correct material
coverage. The frequency of the wet film thickness test shall be established and agreed by all parties.

The dry film thickness inspection shall be performed on all applied and cured coatings as stated in
19840. Additional measurements shall be taken if required to ensure proper film coverage. DFT
gauges shall be calibrated daily or whenever there is reason to suspect the accuracy of the gauge.
This calibration shall be performed on blasted steel surfaces. The DFT shall be subject to the
following acceptance criteria;
− the average of the measurements shall be within the DFT specified for the system;
− no single spot measurements shall be less 10% below the specified minimum;
− for pure epoxy coatings any area where the applied coating is in excess of 300 percent, shall be
rejected, removed and replaced to bring the DFT to the required level;
− for all other coatings any where the applied coating is in excess 100 percent shall be rejected,
removed and replaced to bring the DFT to the required level.

For the purposes of sign-off of block areas a batch recordable film thickness tester shall be used.

All surfaces that receive a layer of the protective coating system shall be 100 percent visually
inspected for defects. Defects shall be defined as blistering, pinpoint rusting, checking, cracking,
overspray, runs, drips, sags, pinholes, undercutting, disbondment from the substrate, intercoat
delamination, blushing and visual corrosion. Visual corrosion shall be judged in accordance with the
criteria established in ISO 4628.

The finished coating applied in the ballast tanks including peak tanks, cargo tanks, slops tanks, off-
specification oil and off-specification water tanks, diesel displacement tank, potable water tanks,
primers under fireproofing and the splash zone shall all be subjected to an adhesion test in
accordance with ASTM D4541.

11.2 Adhesion Tests

Adhesion tests shall be carried out on the sub in accordance with ISO 4624. The coated surface and
the aluminium dolly shall be lightly sanded to improve the bond between the two, then the epoxy
adhesive applied. The adhesive shall be a two pack system with high bond strength (>15MPa). The
adhesive shall be allowed to cure per the time frames set by the adhesive manufacturer. The coating
and the adhesive around the dolly shall be scribed prior to testing. A minimum of three pulls shall be
performed and the average reported. The average of a single layer and the epoxy/epoxy system,
shall not be less than 5MPa and the average of the completed external system, including the
polyurethane, shall not be less than 5MPa. If the averages are found to be less, one additional test,
as described above shall be performed. If the averages are still found to be less, then COMPANY
shall be informed and COMPANY shall have the final determination of acceptability.

11.3 Holiday Testing

The finished coating applied in the ballast tanks, slops tanks, off-specification oil/water tanks, potable
water tanks, splash zone and keel plates shall be tested in accordance with NACE RP0188 utilising
high voltage DC holiday detector equipment such as Tinker and Rasorr equipment. The test voltage
shall be as at least 1kV and shall be in accordance with coating manufacturer’s instructions and
qualified during the coating panel qualifications.
Areas, which cause an indication, shall be marked with a marker that will allow the repairs to be
made without removing the markings.
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Holiday testing shall be conducted at the following frequency:

− the keel plate shall be tested 100 percent after the installation of the anodes;
− 20 percent of all field welds in the ballast tanks;
− 20 percent of the surface area of the roof and side wall of the ballast tanks prior to the removal of
the scaffolding;
− 20 percent of the splash zone surface area.

If a tested area is found to have five or more indications, then the test area shall be increased by
double the percentage detailed above. All repairs shall be 100 percent re-tested until all indications
have been resolved and accepted by COMPANY.

11.4 Inspection Summary

CONTRACTOR shall use Table B.2 as the basis for the coating ITP to capture all inspections and
tests required by this Specification to be measured and recorded during the coating work.

Table 11.1 - Inspections and tests to be performed during coating works execution

Item Test Type Method Frequency Acceptance Criteria

1 Preliminary Tests
1.1 Containers integrity Visual All Refer section 7.2
1.2 Storage of coating materials Visual All Refer section 7.3
1.3 Shelf life Visual All Refer section 7.4
2 Steel and welding imperfections ISO 8501-3 100% Refer section 8.2
3 Surface Preparation
3.1 Environmental conditions ISO 8502-4 Before start of Refer section 8.1
each shift and
twice a day
3.2 Welding flux removal Distilled water 100%
and litmus paper pH neutral (6.5 – 7.5)
3.3 Pre-cleaning of surfaces SSPC-SP 1 100% Refer section 8.3
3.4 Protection of fittings and accessories Visual 100% Refer section 10.3
3.5 Compressed air ASTM D4285 Every Shift Free of oil and moisture
3.6 Abrasive materials ISO 11127-6 Every Shift ≤75 µS/cm a 20°C
3.7 Abrasive blast cleaning SSPC-VIS 1 100% Refer relevant Coating
System Sheet
3.8 Power tool cleaning SSPC-VIS 3 100% Refer relevant Coating
System
Sheet
3.9 Roughness NACE RP0287 Spot Checks (1) Conform to final grade
specified in the relevant
paint system sheet
3.10 Dust test ISO 8502-3 Spot Checks (1) Rating 2 or less
3.11 Water soluble salts SCM 400 or equal Spot Checks (1) Refer relevant Coating
System
Sheet
4 Coating Application
4.1 WFT Metallic “Comb Regularly According to PDS for the
Gauge” during specified
application DFT (Rif. Item 6.6)
4.2 Cleaning of each coat ISO 8502-3 Spot Checks (1) Rating 1 or less
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Item Test Type Method Frequency Acceptance Criteria

4.3 DFT of each coat and of complete ISO 19840 100% of Refer relevant Coating
paint system surfaces System
Sheet
4.4 Curing of the inorganic zinc silicate ASTM D 4752 Spot Checks (1) Conform to Level 5
4.5 Adhesion ISO 4624 To be performed on test
Spot Checks (1) panels
Minimum value 5 MPa
4.6 Visual examination Visual and 100% of No sagging,
ISO 4628 1 ÷ 6 surfaces contaminations,
orange peel, cracking,
blistering
rust damages and any
other defects
4.7 Holiday detection NACE RP0188 Specific areas Repair all holidays
Refer section
11.3

(1) Number and location shall be defined and agreed during pre-job meeting
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12. FINAL ACCEPTANCE & COATING WARRANTY

This section outlines the final acceptance of the coating by the COMPANY and the joint coating
warranty with the CONTRACTOR and coating manufacturer.

12.1 Warranty
The CONTRACTOR undertaking coating work in accordance with this Specification shall guarantee
the quality of their coating work.

Before any coating work takes place, the warranty period and associated coating condition shall be
agreed with the COMPANY.

Coating manufacturer shall provide a warranty for the applied protective coating system for all tanks,
exterior hull including splash zone and thermal spray aluminium. The warranty shall cover the
replacement coating and materials and a defined amount for surface preparation and application to
repair defective areas. The warranty shall cover defects caused by errors in product formulation and
product manufacture as well as surface preparation and application of the protective coating.

Guarantor's entire liability under the warranty for application costs shall be defined in the main
contract.

Defects shall be defined as blistering, pinpoint rusting, checking, cracking, undercutting, disbondment
from the substrate, intercoat delamination, blushing and visual corrosion. Visual corrosion shall be
judged in accordance with the criteria established in ISO 4628/3.

For ballast tanks the "Defective Area" is defined as an area, or areas aggregated, exceeding:
− During the first five years of this Guarantee, 3% of the total coated surface per tank (refer where
visual, non-destructive inspection shows that the steel substrate has corroded to a severity
greater than Ri 1 (i.e. up to 0.05%) as defined in ISO 4628/3.
− During the second five years (from six to ten) of this Guarantee, 5% of the total coated surface per
tank/hull where visual, non-destructive inspection shows that the steel substrate has corroded to a
severity greater than Ri 2 (i.e. up to 0.5%) as defined in ISO 4628/3.

For other tanks, the helideck and the exterior hull the "Defective Area" is defined as an area, or areas
aggregated, exceeding:
− During the first five years of this Guarantee, 3% of the total coated surface per tank/hull where
visual, non-destructive inspection shows that the steel substrate has corroded to a severity
greater than Ri 2 (i.e. up to 0.05%) as defined in ISO 4628/3.
− During the second five years (from six to ten) of this Guarantee, 5% of the total coated surface per
tank/hull where visual, non-destructive inspection shows that the steel substrate has corroded to a
severity greater than Ri 3 (i.e. up to 0.5%) as defined in ISO 4628/3.

The illustrations below based on ASTM 610 serve as a guide for degree of rusting.
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The warranty period begins when the Hull has departed the shipyard fabrication site. The warranty
period shall end one hundred and twenty (120) months from the date the Hull departed the shipyard
fabrication site.

Reference areas shall be proposed and agreed with COMPANY and they shall be in accordance with
requirements as specified in ISO 12944-7 Clause 7 and ISO 12944-8 Table 1, No. 1.13.

Surfaces that have deteriorated beyond the specified level of breakdown within the warranty period
shall be repaired by the CONTRACTOR at his cost including materials, equipment, labour, onshore
transport, onshore lodging and onshore storage necessary for the repair.

Surfaces that have suffered from mechanical damage or chemical spillage as a result of operational
activities fall outside this warranty.

An end-of-warranty inspection shall be carried out by a party to be agreed between the

CONTRACTOR and the Principal before expiry of the period of a warranty agreement regarding the
coating work.

In case of a dispute on the condition of the coating work that has been inspected, an agreed
independent coating expert shall conduct a review inspection at the CONTRACTOR’s cost. Both the
COMPANY and the CONTRACTOR shall accept the findings of the inspection by this independent
consultant.

Five years and ten years after the sail way date the coating condition at reference areas shall be
inspected to verify that the extent and degree of rusting are less than the levels described above.
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13. MARKINGS, IDENTIFICATION AND COATING COLOURS

This section outlines the hull markings, colours and equipment and piping identification and colours.

13.1 General
The proposed marking, identification and colours shall comply with Appendix C and shall be subject
to approval by COMPANY. All agreed marking, identification and colours shall be incorporated into
CONTRACTOR’s procedures and drawings.

13.2 Internal Hull Marking

Each cargo and ballast tank bay shall be identified by a simple numbering system. This system shall
provide useful assistance for inspection of tank structures by allowing surveyors to quickly ascertain
their position within the tank and to facilitate photographic position recording. This should be clearly
marked in each bay and maintained in a visible condition throughout the life of the ship.

13.3 External Hull Markings and Hull Colours

All of the FPSO’s hull markings above and below the various load lines shall be highlighted with two
coats of polyurethane gloss coating. Coatings shall be compatible with the approved underwater hull
coating systems and in conjunction with the hull coatings, highlighted with final coats of contrasting
colour. Where applicable (for emergency instructions), hull markings shall be legible in both English
and one other COMPANY specified language.

Hull markings shall comply with the Classification Society requirements including marking
requirements for underwater surveys in lieu of dry-docking. The latter shall use proprietary long life
markers such as Aquasign™ or approved equivalent, a permanent anti-fouling marker system
designed to keep underwater signs free of marine fouling. The markings shall include, but shall not
be limited to:
− FPSO’s name on the stern and port/starboard bows. FPSO’s port of registry on the port/starboard
stern. COMPANY will advise the port of registry;
− loadline and plimsoll marks on the port and starboard sides;
− draft marks on port and starboard sides, bow, midships, and stern;
− tank division marks on the side shell;
− sea chests;
− all bottom and side shell markings as required for Classification Society underwater inspections in
lieu of dry docking;
− supply boat mooring station markings, etc.

The surface preparation and coating application for external hull marking shall comprise:
− surface preparation - oil/ grease removal and light sanding to roughen surface;
− prime coat - not required unless anti-corrosion layer is damaged; highlight coatings to be
compatible with existing base coating system;
− intermediate coat - acrylic aliphatic polyurethane applied to a DFT of 75 microns;
− finish coat of acrylic aliphatic polyurethane applied to a DFT of 75 microns.

13.4 Equipment Markings

Upon completion of protective coating work, CONTRACTOR shall provide stencilled coating
identification of all major items of equipment. Identification shall include the equipment tag number
and description as indicated on drawings. Two opposite sides shall be stenciled with coating of an
agreed colour with numbers and letters approximately 75mm high.
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13.5 Piping System Markings

Upon completion of protective coating work, CONTRACTOR shall provide a colour banding
identification system to identify the directional flow and service of each piping system. The overall
band marking system shall comply with ISO 14726.

The banding system shall be applied immediately adjacent to:

− all vessels, pumps etc;
− all valves (valves shall be identified by coating hand wheels in the same colour as the line
identification colour);
− all pipework junctions and flanges;
− all deck / bulkhead / wall/floor/ceiling penetrations.

In addition to the above locations, the band system shall be applied on pipework runs at 6 m ± 1 m
intervals.

Firewater shall be fully coated red except where materials of construction of piping are copper/nickel.

The colour coding for most other services are detailed in shall be in Appendix C. Agreement for
colours required for other services will be made prior to approval of the CONTRACTOR’s working
procedure and ITP coating specification. Size of black letters for 75mm and smaller piping shall be
minimum 12mm high. For piping 100mm and larger the letters shall be 38mm high.

Figure 13.1 – Colour Band Identification for Piping

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14. DOCUMENTATION

This section outlines the documentation required to be submitted by Contactor.

14.1 Technical Bid Submission Pre-Award of Coating Supplier

Prior to award of the supply of coatings to the coating manufacturer CONTRACTOR shall submit to
the COMPANY the following documents:
− planning and schedule of operations for surface preparation and coating,
− plate blasting and priming shop(s) capabilities,
− block and sub-assembly blasting and coating shop(s) capabilities,
− technical and material safety data sheets for each coating product,
− material characterisation test data in accordance with Appendix B,
− qualification test data in accordance with ENI Company Standard [Link] Rev.3 and
the additional qualification test data to be undertaken to meet Appendix B of this Specification,
− details of the proposed testing schedule and location to comply with the additional qualification
test data to be undertaken to meet Appendix B of this Specification,
− summary table of proposed coating products, Coating System Numbers, Coating Product Codes
and Coating System Sheets in the same format as given in Appendix A,
− maintenance Coating System Sheets matching and in the same format as the relevant Coating
Systems in Appendix A with qualification test data in accordance with ENI Company Standard
[Link] Rev.3 but based on the alternative surface preparation methods used for
maintenance coating work,
− VOC assessment in terms of usage of coating versus coating breakdown as specified in section
12,
− storage and usage instructions for all materials and the storage locations within the shipyard,
− environmental data for last 5 years at the shipyard,
− confirmation of agreement to provide fingerprint for each coating product,
− curriculum vitae and list of proposed CONTRACTOR’s senior technical representative, coating
manufacturer’s senior technical representatives with NACE III certification which meet the
requirements given in the Company Standard,
− QC forms that will be used,
− typical ITP and working procedure,
− warranty proposals.

14.2 Technical Bid Submission Post-Award of Coating Supplier

Prior to starting the coating activities the CONTRACTOR shall submit to the COMPANY the following
documents:
− project specific working procedure;
− plan and schedule of all coating works;
− ITP incorporating COMPANY approved coating systems and products;
− list, names and NACE III certification for Company approved inspectors appended to the ITP;
− planning of inspection to be performed before, during and at the end of operations;
− maintenance Coating System Sheets matching the relevant Coating Systems in Appendix A.

14.3 Data Book

Documents to be submitted at the completion of work within a data book shall include following data:
− surface preparation characteristics;
− trade name and characteristics of the coatings used;
− test certificates of the coating materials, divided by batches numbers;
− sequence of coats applied for each coating system;
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− atmospheric and environmental conditions;

− inspections and tests performed and the relevant results, including final acceptance reports;
− repairs and any other corrective actions taken.
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Appendix A. Coating Systems

A.1 Summary of Coating System Numbers

Coating Time to First

System Environment Substrate Major
Number Maintenance
001 Wetted and intermittently wetted zone, up to 60°C : Carbon Steel 15 +years
• boot top “splash zone ballast water line to design draught
• miscellaneous support structures attached to side of hull
within “Splash Zone” including insides and outsides of riser
and mooring fairlead supports structure
• external pump caissons
• Internal surfaces of underwater through-hull fittings and
pipes
• miscellaneous marine and topsides overboard discharge
piping
• miscellaneous marine structures such as workboat fenders
(where specified)
• workboat mooring areas
002 Low duty deck areas design temp up to 60°C: Carbon Steel 10 years
• escape ways
• general anti-skid walking areas
003 High duty deck areas design temp <60°C: Carbon Steel 10 years
• helideck
• heavy traffic areas (machinery etc)
• equipment lay down areas
004 External surfaces (un-insulated) of FPSO atmospheric zone, Carbon Steel 10 years
up to 110°C
• exterior hull from design draught to upper deck including
bulwark
• miscellaneous above water support structures attached to
the side of the hull
• structures
• tanks
• piping >4” (note 1)
• vendor equipment such as emergency diesel generators,
fire pump diesel engines, marine motors, marine mooring
equipment, marine davits
005 External surfaces (un-insulated and insulated) of FPSO Carbon 10 years
atmospheric zone, above 110°C and less than 200°C Steel/Stainless
• structures Steel
• tanks
• piping >4” (note 1)
• insulated marine exhaust stacks
• bulk valves (all temperatures up to 200°C including
stainless steel)
006 External surfaces (un-insulated) of FPSO atmospheric zone, Carbon Steel 10 years
above 200°C and less than 400°C
• structures
• tanks
• piping
• marine exhaust stacks
• heat shield protection in way of temporary refuge areas,
escape routes and muster areas
007 Atmospheric zone accommodation block up to 110°C Carbon Steel 10 years
008 Indoor areas un-insulated, non-climatic controlled up to 110°C Carbon Steel 10 years
009 Indoor areas un-insulated, under climatic controlled up to Carbon Steel 10 years
110°C
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Coating Time to First

System Environment Substrate Major
Number Maintenance
010 Galvanised Marine Materials/ Surfaces (un-insulated) of Carbon Steel 15 years
FPSO up to 110°C for corrosion protection (i.e. to extend the
service life of galvanising) and/or colour identification (safety
markings etc)
• Galvanised steel ladders, stairs and walkways (excluding
gratings)
• galvanised marine piping
011 Passive fire protection (PFP) areas (un-insulated) of FPSO up Carbon 20 years
to 80°C Steel/Stainless
• module support stools (extent to be defined) Steel
• crane/ crane pedestal and flare tower supports (extent to
be defined)
• Cargo pipe supports
• other areas as defined on COMPANY approved project
PFP layout drawings
012 Submerged areas of the hull operating up to 60°C Carbon 20 years
• external hull from the bottom to the ballast water line, Steel/Stainless
• appurtenances such as ”skegs” and seachests Steel
013 Limited access areas for future maintenance in submerged Carbon 20 years
areas of the hull operating up to 60°C Steel/Stainless
• caisson internals Steel
• hull penetrations (>24”)
014 Ballast tank internal steel surfaces operating up to 60°C Carbon 15 years
• deck head, bulkheads, internal surface of hull shell plating Steel/Stainless
plus all associated internal stiffening Steel
• vent and sounding pipes internal to ballast tanks
• stainless steel or higher alloy stainless steel valves, pumps
and piping spools within the ballast tank
015 Cargo (crude oil), diesel displacement tank internal steel Carbon 15 years
surfaces with operating temperature up to 60°C and extent of Steel/Stainless
coating as defined below, Steel
• cargo (crude oil) storage tanks for selected areas only as
specified on project drawings but as a minimum including
the bottoms and 1m up the vertical wall, the underdeck and
1m down the vertical walls. including all associated
members in these areas such as web frames, brackets,
piping and ladders etc. In addition the upper surfaces of all
horizontal stiffeners throughout the tanks shall be included.
• diesel displacement tank operating for selected areas only
as specified on project drawings but as a minimum
including the bottoms and 1m up the vertical wall and the
underdeck and 1m down the vertical wall including all
associated members in these areas such as web frames,
brackets, piping and ladders
• internal surfaces of marine production vessels operating
• hull bilge areas subjected to oily water operating
• stainless steel or higher alloy stainless steel valves, pumps
and piping spools within the tanks
016 Slops and off-specification tank internal steel surfaces with Carbon 15 years
operating up to 90°C Steel/Stainless
• 100% of the internal surfaces including all stiffeners, webs, Steel
floors, bulkhead plating, deck head plating, and bottom
shell plating
• stainless steel or higher alloy stainless steel valves, pumps
and piping spools within the tanks
017 Potable and fresh water tank internal steel surfaces with Carbon Steel / 10 years
operating temperature up to 60°C Stainless Steel
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A.2 Summary of Coating Product Codes

COATING PRODUCT
DESCRIPTION
CODE NO.

1 Inorganic zinc silicate weldable shop primer

2 Inorganic zinc silicate

3 Glass flake reinforced epoxy

Surface tolerant, abrasion resistant pure epoxy with
4
aluminium pigment
5 Epoxy deck screed

6 Polyurethane finish

7 Immersion grade epoxy phenolic

Immersion grade epoxy phenolic (potable water quality
8
grade)
9 Thermal spray aluminium

10 Silicone aluminium

11 Tie-coat for anti-fouling self-polishing copolymer

Anti-fouling self-polishing copolymer based on copper
12
acrylate leeching biocide
13 Intumescent epoxy PFP
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A.3 Coating System Sheets

COATING SYSTEM 001

COATING SYSTEM SUITABLE FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS
Wetted and intermittently wetted zone, design temp <60°C:
SUBSTRATE SURFACE PREPARATION SURFACE PROFILE
Shop primed carbon steel Intact Sweep blasted N/A (Q1)
Damaged/ rusted Sa2.5 (ISO 8501-1) 40 – 75 µm
Carbon steel P3 (ISO 8501-3)
Sa2.5 (ISO 8501-1) 40 – 75 µm

PARTICULAR SURFACE PREPARATION/ COATING APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

• A surfaces shall be cleaned to SSPC SP1 before surface preparation
2
• Maximum 30mg/m level of total water-soluble salts on the blasted surface after blast cleaning
• Only COMPANY approved shop primers can be retained as part of the coating system without removal before
overcoating.
• At block stage only sweep and/or blast cleaning shall be used
• At touch- up and for erection welds only sweep and/or blast cleaning shall be used
• Stripe coating required before each coating layer
COATING APPLICATION
Coating Product Product Type DFT (µm)
Layer No.
1 1 Shop primer (weldable) inorganic zinc silicate (Q1, note 2) 20
2 4 Surface tolerant, abrasion resistant pure epoxy with aluminium 175
pigment (Q1, Q2, note 2)
3 3 Glass flake reinforced epoxy (Q3, note 1) 1000
Total minimum DFT 1195
COATING SYSTEM SPECIFIC QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Q1 Only COMPANY approved shop primers can be retained as part of the coating system without removal before
overcoating - supporting data for the complete coating system to include qualification tests 12D and 13D of Appendix B
Q2 Qualification test 14D of the proposed interlayer surface preparation shall be undertaken to a COMPANY approved
procedure.
Q3 The glass flake reinforced epoxy at the specified thickness shall be pre-qualified to NORSOK M501, Systems 1 and 7
and preference will be given to products that contain at least 20% glass flake content in the cured film.
Q4 The full coating system shall be tested in accordance with 1D, 2D, 3D, 5D, 6D, 7D, 8D of Appendix B
GENERAL NOTES
1. Glass flake polyester may, subject to COMPANY approval, be considered as an alternative to glass flake reinforced
epoxy
2. The shop primer and pure epoxy used shall be the same as used in coating system 014
COATING REPAIRS
Surface preparation for damage not exposing steel shall be cleaned to SSPC SP1 followed by SSPC SP11
Surface preparation for damage exposing steel but less than 200mm x 200mm shall be SSPC SP1 followed by SSPC SP11
2
Surface preparation for damage exposing steel and greater than 200mm x 200mm but less than 1m shall be SSPC SP1
followed by blast cleaning to Sa2.5 (ISO 8501-1)
2
Surface preparation for damage scattered over more than 5% of the total area or more than 1m shall be completely re-blasted
and recoated
Coating Product No. Product Type DFT (µm)
Layer
1 (Note 1) 4 Surface tolerant, abrasion resistant pure epoxy with 175
aluminium pigment
2 3 Glass flake reinforced epoxy 1000
Total minimum DFT 1175
Notes
1. Layer 1 only required if steel is exposed
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COATING SYSTEM 002

COATING SYSTEM SUITABLE FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS
Low duty deck areas design temp <60°C

SUBSTRATE SURFACE PREPARATION SURFACE PROFILE

Shop primed carbon steel N/A N/A

Carbon steel P3 (ISO 8501-3)

Sa2.5 (ISO 8501-1) 40 – 75 µm
PARTICULAR SURFACE PREPARATION/ COATING APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
2
• Maximum 30mg/m level of total water-soluble salts on the blasted surface after blast cleaning
• At block stage only blast cleaning shall be used
• At touch- up and for erection welds power tool cleaning to SP11 may be used subject to COMPANY approval
• Apply coating layer 1 only at block stage
• Stripe coating required before each coating layer
COATING APPLICATION
Coating Product Product Type DFT (µm)
Layer No.
1 4 Surface tolerant, abrasion resistant pure epoxy with aluminium 125
pigment (note 1, Q1, Q2)
2 3 Glass flake reinforced epoxy (Q3, Q4, Q5) 500
3 3 Glass flake reinforced epoxy (Q3, Q4, Q5) 500
4 6 Polyurethane finish 50
Total minimum DFT 1175
COATING SYSTEM SPECIFIC QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Q1 The pure epoxy shall have track records demonstrating its effectiveness as a primer on FPSO deck surfaces during the
fabrication stage
Q2 Surface preparation of aged pure epoxy, and adhesion of subsequent layers shall be qualified to COMPANY approved
procedure.
Q3 The glass flake reinforced epoxy at the specified thickness shall be pre-qualified to NORSOK M501, Systems 1 and 4
and preference will be given to products that contain at least 20% glass flake content in the cured film.
Q4 The final coat shall be a matte finished, non-skid surface. The aggregate type and gradation shall be subject to
COMPANY approval.
Q5 The full coating system shall be tested in accordance with 1D, 6D, 7D, 8D of Appendix B

GENERAL NOTES
1. The pure epoxy used shall be the same as used in coating system 014
COATING REPAIRS
Surface preparation for damage not exposing steel shall be cleaned to SSPC SP1 followed by SSPC SP11
Surface preparation for damage exposing steel but less than 200mm x 200mm shall be SSPC SP1 followed by SSPC SP11
2
Surface preparation for damage exposing steel and greater than 200mm x 200mm but less than 1m shall be SSPC SP1
followed by blast cleaning to Sa2.5 (ISO 8501-1)
2
Surface preparation for damage scattered over more than 5% of the total area or more than 1m shall be completely re-blasted
and recoated
Coating Product No. Product Type DFT (µm)
Layer
1 (Note 1) 4 Surface tolerant, abrasion resistant pure epoxy with 125
aluminium pigment
2 3 Glass flake reinforced epoxy 1000
3 6 Polyurethane finish 50
Total minimum DFT 1175
Notes
1. Layer 1 only required if steel is exposed
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COATING SYSTEM 003

COATING SYSTEM SUITABLE FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS
High duty deck areas design temp <60°C:
• helideck
• heavy traffic areas (machinery etc)
• equipment lay down areas

SUBSTRATE SURFACE PREPARATION SURFACE PROFILE

Shop primed carbon steel N/A N/A

Carbon steel P3 (ISO 8501-3)

Sa2.5 (ISO 8501-1) 40 – 75 µm
PARTICULAR SURFACE PREPARATION/ COATING APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
2
• Maximum 30mg/m level of total water-soluble salts on the blasted surface after blast cleaning
• At block stage only sweep and/or blast cleaning shall be used
• At touch- up and for erection welds power tool cleaning to SP11 may be used subject to COMPANY approval
• Stripe coating required before each coating layer
COATING APPLICATION
Coating Product Product Type DFT (µm)
Layer No.
1 4 Surface tolerant, abrasion resistant pure epoxy with aluminium 125
pigment (Q1, note 1)
2 5 Epoxy screed (Q2, Q3, Q4) 2000
3 6 Polyurethane finish 50
Total minimum DFT 2175
COATING SYSTEM SPECIFIC QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Q1 The pure epoxy shall have track records demonstrating its effectiveness as a primer on FPSO deck surfaces during the
fabrication stage .
Q2 The epoxy screed shall be pre-qualified to NORSOK M501, System 4 and preference will be given to products that
contain at least 20% glass flake content in the cured film.
Q3 For the helideck the epoxy screed shall be non-sparking and non–skid to comply with 10D with CAP437 colours and
markings.
Q4 The final finish shall be a matte finished, non-skid surface. The aggregate type and gradation shall be subject to
COMPANY approval.
Q5 The full coating system shall be tested in accordance with 1D, 6D, 7D, 8D of Appendix B
GENERAL NOTES
1. The pure epoxy used shall be the same as used in coating system 014
COATING REPAIRS
Surface preparation for damage not exposing steel shall be cleaned to SSPC SP1 followed by SSPC SP11
Surface preparation for damage exposing steel but less than 200mm x 200mm shall be SSPC SP1 followed by SSPC SP11
2
Surface preparation for damage exposing steel and greater than 200mm x 200mm but less than 1m shall be SSPC SP1
followed by blast cleaning to Sa2.5 (ISO 8501-1)
2
Surface preparation for damage scattered over more than 5% of the total area or more than 1m shall be completely re-blasted
and recoated
Coating Product No. Product Type DFT (µm)
Layer
1 (Note 1) 4 Surface tolerant, abrasion resistant pure epoxy with 125
aluminium pigment Note 2
2 5 Glass flake reinforced epoxy 2000
3 6 Polyurethane finish 50
Total minimum DFT 2175
Notes
1. Layer 1 only required if steel is exposed
2. A ceramic epoxy (Ceramkote 54 or approved equivalent) may be considered as an alternative to the surface tolerant,
abrasion resistant pure epoxy with aluminium pigment if approved by COMPANY
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COATING SYSTEM 004

COATING SYSTEM SUITABLE FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS
External surfaces (un-insulated) of FPSO atmospheric zone, up to 110°C
• exterior hull from design draught to upper deck including bulwark
• miscellaneous above water support structures attached to the side of the hull
• structures
• tanks
• piping >4” (note 1)
• vendor equipment such as emergency diesel generators, fire pump diesel engines, marine motors, marine mooring
equipment, marine davits

SUBSTRATE SURFACE PREPARATION SURFACE PROFILE

Shop primed carbon steel Intact Sweep blasted N/A (Q1)
Damaged/ rusted Sa2.5 (ISO 8501-1) 40 – 75 µm
Carbon steel P3 (ISO 8501-3)
Sa2.5 (ISO 8501-1) 40 – 75 µm
PARTICULAR SURFACE PREPARATION/ COATING APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
2
• Maximum 30mg/m level of total water-soluble salts on the blasted surface after blast cleaning
• At block stage only sweep and/or blast cleaning shall be used
• At touch- up and for erection welds power tool cleaning to SP11 may be used subject to COMPANY approval
• Stripe coating required before each coating layer
COATING APPLICATION
Coating Product Product Type DFT (µm)
Layer No.
1 1 Shop primer (weldable) inorganic zinc silicate (Q1, note 2) 20
2 4 Surface tolerant, abrasion resistant pure epoxy with aluminium 175
pigment (Q1, note 2)
3 4 Surface tolerant, abrasion resistant pure epoxy with aluminium 175
pigment (Q1, note 2)
4 6 Polyurethane finish 50
Total minimum DFT 420
COATING SYSTEM SPECIFIC QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Q1 The shop primer and pure epoxy shall be pre-qualified to NORSOK M501, Systems 1
Q2 The full coating system shall be tested in accordance with 1D, 7D, 8D of Appendix B

GENERAL NOTES
1. It is assumed that all on deck piping 4” and below will be stainless steel or a special higher alloy stainless steel
2. The shop primer and pure epoxy used shall be the same as used in coating system 014
COATING REPAIRS
Surface preparation for damage not exposing steel shall be cleaned to SSPC SP1 followed by SSPC SP11
Surface preparation for damage exposing steel but less than 200mm x 200mm shall be SSPC SP1 followed by SSPC SP11
2
Surface preparation for damage exposing steel and greater than 200mm x 200mm but less than 1m shall be SSPC SP1
followed by blast cleaning to Sa2.5 (ISO 8501-1)
2
Surface preparation for damage scattered over more than 5% of the total area or more than 1m shall be completely re-blasted
and recoated
Coating Product No. Product Type DFT (µm)
Layer
1 (Note 1) 4 Surface tolerant, abrasion resistant pure epoxy with 175
aluminium pigment
2 4 Surface tolerant, abrasion resistant pure epoxy with 175
aluminium pigment
3 6 Polyurethane finish 50
Total minimum DFT 400
Notes
1. Layer 1 only required if steel is exposed
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COATING SYSTEM 005

COATING SYSTEM SUITABLE FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS
External surfaces (un-insulated and insulated) of FPSO atmospheric zone, above 110°C and less than 200°C
• structures
• tanks
• piping >4” (note 1)
• insulated marine exhaust stacks
• bulk valves (all temperatures up to 200°C including stainless steel)

SUBSTRATE SURFACE PREPARATION SURFACE PROFILE

Shop primed carbon steel N/A N/A

Carbon steel P3 with increased edge grinding (ISO 8501-3)

Sa2.5 (ISO 8501-1) 40 – 75 µm
PARTICULAR SURFACE PREPARATION/ COATING APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
2
• Maximum 30mg/m level of total water-soluble salts on the blasted surface after blast cleaning
• All sharp edges, welds to be radiussed to >2.5mm (3 pass)
• At block stage only sweep and/or blast cleaning shall be used
• At touch- up and for erection welds only blast cleaning shall be used
• Stripe coating required before each coating layer
COATING APPLICATION
Coating Product Product Type DFT (µm)
Layer No.
1 7 Immersion grade epoxy phenolic (Q1) 125
2 7 Immersion grade epoxy phenolic (Q1) 125
Total minimum DFT 250 (note2)

COATING SYSTEM SPECIFIC QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Q1 The immersion grade epoxy phenolic coating system shall be pre-qualified to NORSOK M501 System 9 with supporting
long term seawater exposure test data in accordance with 16D of Appendix B.
Q2 The immersion grade epoxy phenolic coating system shall be pre-qualified to a thermal cycling resistance tests in
accordance 9D and 19D in Appendix B.
GENERAL NOTES
1. It is assumed that all on deck piping 4” and below will be stainless steel or a special higher alloy stainless steel
2. Maximum thickness shall not exceed 350 microns
3. The immersion grade epoxy phenolic coating system may subject to COMPANY approval be used for external surfaces
of stainless steels and duplex stainless steels in seawater (e.g. pumps/valves/pipe spools in ballast systems)

COATING REPAIRS
Surface preparation for damage not exposing steel shall be cleaned to SSPC SP1 followed by SSPC SP11
Surface preparation for damage exposing steel but less than 200mm x 200mm shall be SSPC SP1 followed by SSPC SP11
2
Surface preparation for damage exposing steel and greater than 200mm x 200mm but less than 1m shall be SSPC SP1
followed by blast cleaning toSa2.5 (ISO 8501-1)
2
Surface preparation for damage scattered over more than 5% of the total area or more than 1m shall be completely re-blasted
and recoated
Coating Product No. Product Type DFT (µm)
Layer
1 (Note 1) 7 Immersion grade epoxy phenolic 125
2 7 Immersion grade epoxy phenolic 125
Total minimum DFT 250 (note2)
Notes
1. Layer 1 only required if steel is exposed
2. Maximum thickness shall not exceed 350 microns
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COATING SYSTEM 006

COATING SYSTEM SUITABLE FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS
External surfaces (un-insulated) of FPSO atmospheric zone, above 200°C and less than 400°C
• structures
• tanks
• piping
• marine exhaust stacks
• heat shield protection in way of temporary refuge areas, escape routes and muster areas

SUBSTRATE SURFACE PREPARATION SURFACE PROFILE

Shop primed carbon steel N/A N/A

Carbon steel P3 (ISO 8501-3)

Sa2.5 (ISO 8501-1) 40 – 75 µm
PARTICULAR SURFACE PREPARATION/ COATING APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
2
• Maximum 30mg/m level of total water-soluble salts on the blasted surface after blast cleaning
• At block stage only sweep and/or blast cleaning shall be used
• At touch- up and for erection welds only blast cleaning shall be used
• Stripe coating required before each coating layer
COATING APPLICATION
Coating Product Product Type DFT (µm)
Layer No.
1 2 Inorganic zinc silicate (Q1) 75
2 10 Silicone aluminium (Q1) 25
3 10 Silicone aluminium (Q1) 25
Total minimum DFT 125
COATING SYSTEM SPECIFIC QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Q1 The full coating system shall have a verifiable track record in high temperature duty and be coating manufacturer shall
submit pre-qualification data for COMPANY approval

GENERAL NOTES
1. The inorganic zinc silicate epoxy shall be have at least 80% zinc dust by weight in the cured dry film
COATING REPAIRS
Surface preparation for damage not exposing steel shall be cleaned to SSPC SP1 followed by SSPC SP11
Surface preparation for damage exposing steel shall be SSPC SP1 followed by blast cleaning toSa2.5 (ISO 8501-1)
2
Surface preparation for damage scattered over more than 5% of the total area or more than 1m shall be completely re-blasted
and recoated
Coating Product No. Product Type DFT (µm)
Layer
1 (Note 1) 2 Inorganic zinc silicate 75
2 10 Silicone aluminium 25
3 10 Silicone aluminium 25
Total minimum DFT 125
Notes
1. Layer 1 only required if steel is exposed
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COATING SYSTEM 007

COATING SYSTEM SUITABLE FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS
External surfaces (un-insulated) of FPSO accommodation block/ deckhouse atmospheric zone, up to 110°C

SUBSTRATE SURFACE PREPARATION SURFACE PROFILE

Shop primed carbon steel Intact Sweep blasted N/A (Q1)
Damaged/ rusted Sa2.5 (ISO 8501-1) 40 – 75 µm
Carbon steel P2 (ISO 8501-3)
Sa2.5 (ISO 8501-1) 40 – 75 µm
PARTICULAR SURFACE PREPARATION/ COATING APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
2
• Maximum 30mg/m level of total water-soluble salts on the blasted surface after blast cleaning
• At block stage only sweep and/or blast cleaning shall be used
• At touch- up and for erection welds power tool cleaning to SP11 may be used subject to COMPANY approval
• Stripe coating required before each coating layer
COATING APPLICATION
Coating Product Product Type DFT (µm)
Layer No.
1 1 Shop primer (weldable) inorganic zinc silicate 20
2 4 Surface tolerant, abrasion resistant pure epoxy with aluminium 175
pigment
3 4 Surface tolerant, abrasion resistant pure epoxy with aluminium 175
pigment
4 6 Polyurethane finish 50
Total minimum DFT 420
COATING SYSTEM SPECIFIC QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Q1 The coating system including the shop primer shall be pre-qualified to NORSOK M501, System 1
Q2 The full coating system shall be tested in accordance with 1D, 7D, 8D of Appendix B

GENERAL NOTES
1. The shop primer and pure epoxy used shall be the same as used in coating system 014

COATING REPAIRS
Surface preparation for damage not exposing steel shall be cleaned to SSPC SP1 followed by SSPC SP11
Surface preparation for damage exposing steel but less than 200mm x 200mm shall be SSPC SP1 followed by SSPC SP11
2
Surface preparation for damage exposing steel and greater than 200mm x 200mm but less than 1m shall be SSPC SP1
followed by blast cleaning toSa2.5 (ISO 8501-1)
2
Surface preparation for damage scattered over more than 5% of the total area or more than 1m shall be completely reblasted
and recoated
Coating Product Product Type DFT (µm)
Layer No.
1 (Note 1) 4 Surface tolerant, abrasion resistant pure epoxy with aluminium 175
pigment
2 4 Surface tolerant, abrasion resistant pure epoxy with aluminium 175
pigment
3 6 Polyurethane finish 50
Total minimum DFT 400
Notes
1. Layer 1 only required if steel is exposed
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COATING SYSTEM 008

COATING SYSTEM SUITABLE FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS
Indoor areas (un-insulated and non-climatic controlled) of FPSO up to 110°C including void spaces (note 1)

SUBSTRATE SURFACE PREPARATION SURFACE PROFILE

Shop primed carbon steel Intact Sweep blasted N/A (Q1)
Damaged/ rusted Sa2.5 (ISO 8501-1) 40 – 75 µm
Carbon steel P2 (ISO 8501-3)
Sa2.5 (ISO 8501-1) 40 – 75 µm

COATING APPLICATION
Coating Product Product Type DFT (µm)
Layer No.
1 1 Shop primer (weldable) inorganic zinc silicate (note 2) 20
2 4 Surface tolerant, abrasion resistant pure epoxy with aluminium 125
pigment (note 2)
3 4 Surface tolerant, abrasion resistant pure epoxy with aluminium 125
pigment (note 2)
4 6 Polyurethane finish 50
Total minimum DFT 320

PARTICULAR SURFACE PREPARATION/ COATING APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Maximum 50mg/ level of total water-soluble salts on the blasted surface after blast cleaning
• All sharp edges, welds to be radiussed to at least 2mm
• At block stage only sweep and/or blast cleaning shall be used
• At touch- up and for erection welds power tool cleaning to SP11 may be used subject to COMPANY approval
• Stripe coating required before each coating layer

COATING SYSTEM SPECIFIC QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

N/A

GENERAL NOTES
1. Permanently sealed areas (welded) shall use a long term vapour phase inhibitor (e.g. Corroless or Cortec) approved by
COMPANY.
2. The shop primer and pure epoxy used shall be the same as used in coating system 014

COATING REPAIRS
Surface preparation for damage not exposing steel shall be cleaned to SSPC SP1 followed by SSPC SP11
Surface preparation for damage exposing steel but less than 200mm x 200mm shall be SSPC SP1 followed by SSPC SP11
2
Surface preparation for damage exposing steel and greater than 200mm x 200mm but less than 1m shall be SSPC SP1
followed by blast cleaning toSa2.5 (ISO 8501-1)
2
Surface preparation for damage scattered over more than 5% of the total area or more than 1m shall be completely re-blasted
and recoated
Coating Product No. Product Type DFT (µm)
Layer
1 (Note 1) 4 Surface tolerant, abrasion resistant pure epoxy with 125
aluminium pigment
2 4 Surface tolerant, abrasion resistant pure epoxy with 125
aluminium pigment
6 Polyurethane finish 50
Total minimum DFT 300
Notes
1. Layer 1 only required if steel is exposed
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COATING SYSTEM 009

COATING SYSTEM SUITABLE FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS
Indoor areas (un-insulated and under climatic control) of FPSO up to 110°C

SUBSTRATE SURFACE PREPARATION SURFACE PROFILE

Shop primed carbon steel Intact Sweep blasted N/A
Damaged/ rusted Sa2.5 (ISO 8501-1) 40 – 75 µm
Carbon steel P2 (ISO 8501-3)
Sa2.5 (ISO 8501-1) 40 – 75 µm

COATING APPLICATION
Coating Product Product Type DFT (µm)
Layer No.
1 1 Shop primer (weldable) inorganic zinc silicate (note 1) 20
2 4 Surface tolerant, abrasion resistant pure epoxy with aluminium 125
pigment (note 1)
3 6 Polyurethane finish 50
Total minimum DFT 195

PARTICULAR SURFACE PREPARATION/ COATING APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

2
• Maximum 50mg/m level of total water-soluble salts on the blasted surface after blast cleaning
• At block stage only sweep and/or blast cleaning shall be used
• At touch- up and for erection welds power tool cleaning to SP11 may be used subject to COMPANY approval
• Stripe coating required before each coating layer

COATING SYSTEM SPECIFIC QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

N/A

GENERAL NOTES
1. The shop primer and pure epoxy used shall be the same as used in coating system 014

COATING REPAIRS
Surface preparation for damage not exposing steel shall be cleaned to SSPC SP1 followed by SSPC SP11
Surface preparation for damage exposing steel but less than 200mm x 200mm shall be SSPC SP1 followed by SSPC SP11
2
Surface preparation for damage exposing steel and greater than 200mm x 200mm but less than 1m shall be SSPC SP1
followed by blast cleaning toSa2.5 (ISO 8501-1)
2
Surface preparation for damage scattered over more than 5% of the total area or more than 1m shall be completely re-blasted
and recoated
Coating Product No. Product Type DFT (µm)
Layer
1 (Note 1) 4 Surface tolerant, abrasion resistant pure epoxy with 175
aluminium pigment
2 6 Polyurethane finish 50
Total minimum DFT 225
Notes
1. Layer 1 only required if steel is exposed
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COATING SYSTEM 010

COATING SYSTEM SUITABLE FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS
Galvanised Marine Materials/ Surfaces (un-insulated) of FPSO up to 110°C for corrosion protection (i.e. to extend the service
life of galvanising) and/or colour identification (safety markings etc)
• Galvanised steel ladders, stairs and walkways (excluding gratings)
• galvanised marine piping

Galvanising shall comply with ENI COMPANY standard [Link] Rev.3.

SUBSTRATE SURFACE PREPARATION SURFACE PROFILE

Shop primed carbon steel N/A N/A

Galvanised carbon steel Water/ detergent wash

ASTM A123 (coating grade Sweep blast (note 1) N/A
100)
PARTICULAR SURFACE PREPARATION/ COATING APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
2
• Maximum 30mg/m level of total water-soluble salts on the blasted surface after blast cleaning
• At touch- up and for erection welds power tool cleaning to SP11 shall be used subject
• Stripe coating required before each coating layer
COATING APPLICATION
Coating Product Product Type DFT (µm)
Layer No.
1 4 Surface tolerant, abrasion resistant pure epoxy with aluminium 125
pigment (note 2)
2 6 Polyurethane finish 50
Total minimum DFT 275 (inc galvanising)
COATING SYSTEM SPECIFIC QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Q1 The etch primer in combination with the pure epoxy over galvanised steel used shall be qualified in accordance 1D in
Appendix B
GENERAL NOTES
1. Sweep blasting standard shall be based on shipyards pictorial standard and approved by COMPANY
2. The pure epoxy used shall be the same as used in coating system 014

COATING REPAIRS
Surface preparation for damage not exposing steel shall be cleaned to SSPC SP1 followed by SSPC SP11
Surface preparation for damage exposing steel but less than 200mm x 200mm shall be SSPC SP1 followed by SSPC SP11
2
Surface preparation for damage exposing steel and greater than 200mm x 200mm but less than 1m shall be SSPC SP1
followed by blast cleaning toSa2.5 (ISO 8501-1)
2
Surface preparation for damage scattered over more than 5% of the total area or more than 1m shall be completely re-blasted
and recoated
Coating Product No. Product Type DFT (µm)
Layer
1 (Note 1) 4 Surface tolerant, abrasion resistant pure epoxy with 175
aluminium pigment
2 6 Polyurethane finish 50
Total minimum DFT 225
Notes
1. Layer 1 only required if steel is exposed
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COATING SYSTEM 011

COATING SYSTEM SUITABLE FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS
Passive fire protection (PFP) areas (un-insulated) of FPSO up to 80°C
• module support stools (extent to be defined)
• crane/ crane pedestal and flare tower supports (extent to be defined)
• Cargo pipe supports
• other areas as defined on COMPANY approved project PFP layout drawings

SUBSTRATE SURFACE PREPARATION SURFACE PROFILE

Shop primed carbon steel N/A N/A

Carbon steel P3 (ISO 8501-3)

Sa2.5 (ISO 8501-1) 40 – 75 µm
PARTICULAR SURFACE PREPARATION/ COATING APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
2
• Maximum 30mg/m level of total water-soluble salts on the blasted surface after blast cleaning
• At block stage only sweep and/or blast cleaning shall be used
• At touch- up and for erection welds power sweep and/or blast cleaning shall be used
• Stripe coating required before each coating layer
COATING APPLICATION
Coating Product Product Type DFT (µm)
Layer No.
1 4 Surface tolerant, abrasion resistant pure epoxy with aluminium 100
pigment (note 1, 2, 3, Q1)
2 13 Intumescent epoxy passive fire protection (Note 4, 5, 6, Q1) Project defined
3 6 Polyurethane finish 50
Total minimum DFT Project defined
COATING SYSTEM SPECIFIC QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Q1 The intumescent epoxy passive fire protection shall meet 25D of Appendix B and shall be pre-qualified in accordance
with 26D of Appendix B
Q2 The full coating system shall be tested in accordance with ENI Company Standard [Link] Rev.3.

GENERAL NOTES

1. The pure epoxy surface condition immediately before PFP application shall be approved by the PFP supplier
2. The pure epoxy shall be applied at block stage
3. The pure epoxy used shall be the same as used in coating system 014
4. CONTRACTOR shall calculate PFP cut back from block edges to ensure that PFP is not damaged by welding during
block erection. Calculations, endorsed by PFP manufacturer shall be submitted for COMPANY approval.
CONTRACTOR’s procedure for PFP cut back be qualified.
5. Where CONTRACTOR is required to remove PFP for welding of temporary or permanent structures CONTRACTOR
shall calculate extent of PFP to be removed in order that surrounding PFP, including primer, is not damaged by
welding/cutting heat. Also applicable to PFP on opposite faces of beams etc. that may be similarly affected. Calculations,
endorsed by PFP manufacturer shall be submitted for COMPANY approval. CONTRACTOR’s procedure shall be
qualified.
6. All PFP, except for erection welds, shall be applied indoors in a controlled environment at block stage.

COATING REPAIRS
Detailed PFP repair methods shall be provided by the PFP manufacturer and shall be qualified at panel qualification stage in
accordance with a COMPANY approved procedure

Coating Product No. Product Type DFT (µm)

Layer
1 (Note 1) 4 Surface tolerant, abrasion resistant pure epoxy with 175
aluminium pigment
2 13 Intumescent epoxy passive fire protection Project defined
3 6 Polyurethane finish 50
Total minimum DFT Project defined
Notes
1. Layer 1 only required if steel is exposed
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COATING SYSTEM 012

OATING SYSTEM SUITABLE FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS
Submerged areas of the hull operating up to 60°C
• external hull from the bottom to the ballast water line,
• appurtenances such as ”skegs” and seachests

SUBSTRATE SURFACE PREPARATION SURFACE PROFILE

Shop primed carbon steel Intact Sweep blasted N/A (Q1)
Damaged/ rusted Sa2.5 (ISO 8501-1) 40 – 75 µm
Carbon steel P2 (ISO 8501-3)
Sa2.5 (ISO 8501-1) 40 – 75 µm
PARTICULAR SURFACE PREPARATION/ COATING APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
2
• Maximum 30mg/m level of total water-soluble salts on the blasted surface after blast cleaning
• At block stage only sweep and/or blast cleaning shall be used
• At touch- up and for erection welds power tool cleaning to SP11 may be used subject to COMPANY approval
• Stripe coating required before each coating layer
COATING APPLICATION
Coating Product Product Type DFT (µm)
Layer No.
1 1 Shop primer (weldable) inorganic zinc silicate (note 1, 20
Q1)
2 4 Surface tolerant, abrasion resistant pure epoxy with 175
aluminium pigment (note 1 , 2, Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4)
3 4 Surface tolerant, abrasion resistant pure epoxy with 175
aluminium pigment (note 1 ,2, Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4)
4 11 Tie-coat 100
5 12 Tin free anti-fouling (Q2,note 3) 150
6 12 Tin free anti-fouling (Q2,note 3) 150
7 12 Tin free anti-fouling (Q2,note 3) 150
Total minimum DFT 920
COATING SYSTEM SPECIFIC QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Q1 Only COMPANY approved shop primers can be retained as part of the coating system without removal subject to
submission of supporting data in accordance with12D of Appendix B
Q2 Long term exposure test data (>3 years) for the anti-fouling in accordance with13D of Appendix B
Q3 The pure epoxy applied over the proposed shop prime shall be pre-qualified to Norsok M501, system 7.

GENERAL NOTES
1. The shop primer and pure epoxy used shall be the same as used in coating system 014
2. Tin free anti-fouling shall be rosin free, self-polishing copolymer based on copper acrylate leeching biocide. The life of
the A/F shall be agreed with COMPANY

COATING REPAIRS
Surface preparation for damage not exposing steel shall be cleaned to SSPC SP1 followed by SSPC SP11
Surface preparation for damage exposing steel but less than 200mm x 200mm shall be SSPC SP1 followed by SSPC SP11
2
Surface preparation for damage exposing steel and greater than 200mm x 200mm but less than 1m shall be SSPC SP1
followed by blast cleaning toSa2.5 (ISO 8501-1)
2
Surface preparation for damage scattered over more than 5% of the total area or more than 1m shall be completely re-blasted
and recoated
Coating Product No. Product Type DFT (µm)
Layer
1 (Note 1) 4 Surface tolerant, abrasion resistant pure epoxy with 175
aluminium pigment
2 4 Surface tolerant, abrasion resistant pure epoxy 175
with aluminium pigment
3 11 Tie-coat 100
4 12 Tin free anti-fouling 150
5 12 Tin free anti-fouling 150
6 12 Tin free anti-fouling 150
Total minimum DFT 900
Notes
1. Layer 1 only required if steel is exposed
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COATING SYSTEM 013

COATING SYSTEM SUITABLE FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS
Limited access areas for future maintenance in submerged areas of the hull operating up to 60°C
• caisson internals
• hull penetrations (>24”)

SUBSTRATE SURFACE PREPARATION SURFACE PROFILE

Shop primed carbon steel N/A N/A

Carbon steel P3 but with increased edge grinding (ISO 8501-3)

Sa3 (ISO 8501-1) 75-115 µm
PARTICULAR SURFACE PREPARATION/ COATING APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
2
• Maximum 30mg/m level of total water-soluble salts on the blasted surface after blast cleaning
• All sharp edges, welds to be radiussed to >2.5mm (3 pass)
• At block stage only blast cleaning shall be used
• At touch- up and for erection welds blast cleaning shall be used

COATING APPLICATION
Coating Product Product Type DFT (µm)
Layer No.
1 9 Thermal spray aluminium (note 1, Q1) 200
2 10 Silicone aluminium pigment sealer (note 1, Q1) N/A
3 10 Silicone aluminium pigment sealer (note 1, Q1) N/A
Total minimum DFT 200
COATING SYSTEM SPECIFIC QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Q1 Qualification of the thermal spray aluminium and sealer shall comply with ENI Company Standard
[Link] Rev.3 except for immersed duty the sealer shall only be applied to seal the thermal spray
aluminium pores and not form a continuous film on the aluminium surface
GENERAL NOTES
1. The thermal spray aluminium and sealer materials and application shall comply with ENI Company Standard
20000 [Link] Rev.3 Appendix E.

COATING REPAIRS
Surface preparation for all damages shall comply with ENI Company Standard [Link] Rev.3.
Coating Product No. Product Type DFT (µm)
Layer
1 9 Thermal spray aluminium 200
2 10 Silicone aluminium pigment sealer N/A
3 10 Silicone aluminium pigment sealer N/A
Total minimum DFT 200
Notes
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COATING SYSTEM 014

COATING SYSTEM SUITABLE FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS
Ballast tank internal steel surfaces operating up to 60°C
• deck head, bulkheads, internal surface of hull shell plating plus all associated internal stiffening
• vent and sounding pipes internal to ballast tanks
• stainless steel or higher alloy stainless steel valves, pumps and piping spools within the ballast tank Note 3
• Note 4

SUBSTRATE SURFACE PREPARATION SURFACE PROFILE

Shop primed carbon steel Intact Sweep blasted N/A (Q2)
Damaged/ rusted Sa2.5 (ISO 8501-1) 40 – 75 µm
Carbon steel P3 but with increased edge grinding (ISO 8501-3)
Sa2.5 (ISO 8501-1) 40 – 75 µm
PARTICULAR SURFACE PREPARATION/ COATING APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
2
• Maximum 30mg/m level of total water-soluble salts on the blasted surface after blast cleaning
• All sharp edges, welds to be radiussed to >2.5mm (3 pass)
• At block stage only sweep and/or blast cleaning shall be used
• At touch- up and for erection welds power tool cleaning to SP11 may be used subject to COMPANY approval (note
2)
• Stripe coating required before each coating layer
COATING APPLICATION
Coating Product Product Type DFT (µm)
Layer No.
1 1 Shop primer (weldable) inorganic zinc silicate (note 3, Q2, Q3, 20
Q4, Q5)
2 4 Surface tolerant, abrasion resistant pure epoxy with aluminium 175
pigment (note 1 , Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4, Q5)
3 4 Surface tolerant, abrasion resistant pure epoxy with aluminium 175
pigment (note 1 , Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4, Q5)
Total minimum DFT 320
COATING SYSTEM SPECIFIC QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Q1 The pure epoxy shall comply with11D of Appendix B
Q2 Only COMPANY approved shop primers can be retained as part of the coating system without removal subject to
submission of supporting cathodic disbondment test data in accordance with12D of Appendix B.
Q3 Long term exposure test data (>3 years) for the pure epoxy applied over the proposed shop primer in shall comply with
13D of Appendix B
Q4 The pure epoxy shall be capable of being subjected to holiday in accordance with17D of Appendix B
Q5 The pure epoxy applied over the proposed shop primer shall be pre-qualified to Norsok M501, system 3B and 7

GENERAL NOTES
1. The aluminium content of the pure epoxy shall be at least 9%
2. Power tool cleaning shall only be permitted if the 10 year coating warranty includes the proposed surface preparation
method
3. Shop primer shall not be used on stainless steel or higher alloy stainless steel
4. Bottom of tanks under suction bellmouths shall be glass flake epoxy coating system 001 used to a minimum thickness
of 750 microns.

COATING REPAIRS
Surface preparation for damage not exposing steel shall be cleaned to SSPC SP1 followed by SSPC SP11
Surface preparation for damage exposing steel but less than 200mm x 200mm shall be SSPC SP1 followed by SSPC SP11
2
Surface preparation for damage exposing steel and greater than 200mm x 200mm but less than 1m shall be SSPC SP1
followed by blast cleaning toSa2.5 (ISO 8501-1)
2
Surface preparation for damage scattered over more than 5% of the total area or more than 1m shall be completely re-blasted
and recoated
Coating Product No. Product Type DFT (µm)
Layer
1 (Note 1) 4 Surface tolerant, abrasion resistant pure epoxy with 175
aluminium pigment
3 4 Surface tolerant, abrasion resistant pure epoxy with 175
aluminium pigment
Total minimum DFT 350
Notes
1. Layer 1 only required if steel is exposed
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COATING SYSTEM 015

COATING SYSTEM SUITABLE FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS
Cargo (crude oil), diesel displacement tank internal steel surfaces with operating temperature up to 60°C and extent of coating
as defined below,
• cargo (crude oil) storage tanks for selected areas only as specified on project drawings but as a minimum including
the bottoms and 1m up the vertical wall, the underdeck and 1m down the vertical walls. including all associated
members in these areas such as web frames, brackets, piping and ladders etc. In addition the upper surfaces of all
horizontal stiffeners throughout the tanks shall be included.
• diesel displacement tank operating for selected areas only as specified on project drawings but as a minimum
including the bottoms and 1m up the vertical wall and the underdeck and 1m down the vertical wall including all
associated members in these areas such as web frames, brackets, piping and ladders
• internal surfaces of marine production vessels operating
• hull bilge areas subjected to oily water operating
• stainless steel or higher alloy stainless steel valves, pumps and piping spools within the tanks Note 3

SUBSTRATE SURFACE PREPARATION SURFACE PROFILE

Shop primed carbon steel Intact Sweep blasted N/A (note 3,Q1)
Damaged/ rusted Sa2.5 (ISO 8501-1) 40 – 75 µm
Carbon steel P3 (ISO 8501-3)
Sa2.5 (ISO 8501-1) 40 – 75 µm
PARTICULAR SURFACE PREPARATION/ COATING APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
2
• Maximum 30mg/m level of total water-soluble salts on the blasted surface after blast cleaning
• At block stage only sweep and/or blast cleaning shall be used
• At touch- up and for erection welds power tool cleaning to SP11 may be used subject to COMPANY approval (note
2)
• Stripe coating required before each coating layer
COATING APPLICATION
Coating Product Product Type DFT (µm)
Layer No.
1 1 Shop primer (weldable) inorganic zinc silicate (note 1, 2, 3, 20
Q1)
2 4 Surface tolerant, abrasion resistant pure epoxy with aluminium 175
pigment (note 1 , Q1, Q2, Q3)
3 4 Surface tolerant, abrasion resistant pure epoxy with aluminium 175
pigment (note 1 , Q1, Q2, Q3)
Total minimum DFT 320
COATING SYSTEM SPECIFIC QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Q1 Only COMPANY approved shop primers can be retained as part of the coating system without removal before
overcoating - supporting data to include as a minimum 6 month cathodic disbondment test data with and without the
shop primer.
Q2 The pure epoxy applied over the proposed shop primer shall comply with the crude oil/ seawater exposure tests
qualification tests 21D and 22D of Appendix B
Q3 The pure epoxy applied over the proposed shop primer shall be pre-qualified to Norsok M501, system 3C and 7

GENERAL NOTES
1. The shop primer and pure epoxy used shall be the same as used in coating system 014
2. Shop primer shall be completely removed in diesel tanks.
3. Shop primer shall not be used on stainless steel or higher alloy stainless steel

COATING REPAIRS
Surface preparation for damage not exposing steel shall be cleaned to SSPC SP1 followed by SSPC SP11
Surface preparation for damage exposing steel but less than 200mm x 200mm shall be SSPC SP1 followed by SSPC SP11
2
Surface preparation for damage exposing steel and greater than 200mm x 200mm but less than 1m shall be SSPC SP1
followed by blast cleaning toSa2.5 (ISO 8501-1)
2
Surface preparation for damage scattered over more than 5% of the total area or more than 1m shall be completely re-blasted
and recoated
Coating Product No. Product Type DFT (µm)
Layer
1 (Note 1) 4 Surface tolerant, abrasion resistant pure epoxy with 175
aluminium pigment
2 4 Surface tolerant, abrasion resistant pure epoxy with 175
aluminium pigment
Total minimum DFT 350
Notes
1. Layer 1 only required if steel is exposed
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COATING SYSTEM 016

COATING SYSTEM SUITABLE FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS
Slops and off-specification tank internal steel surfaces with operating up to 90°C (note 2) .
• 100% of the internal surfaces including all stiffeners, webs, floors, bulkhead plating, deck head plating, and bottom
shell plating
• stainless steel or higher alloy stainless steel valves, pumps and piping spools within the tanks (Note 3)

SUBSTRATE SURFACE PREPARATION SURFACE PROFILE

Shop primed carbon steel Note 1 40 – 75 µm
Carbon steel P3 (ISO 8501-3)
Sa2.5 (ISO 8501-1) 40 – 75 µm
PARTICULAR SURFACE PREPARATION/ COATING APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
2
• Maximum 30mg/m level of total water-soluble salts on the blasted surface after blast cleaning
• All sharp edges, welds to be radiussed to >2.5mm (3 pass)
• At block stage blast cleaning shall be used with 100% removal of shop primer
• At touch- up and for erection welds only blast cleaning shall be used
• Stripe coating required before each coating layer
COATING APPLICATION
Coating Product Product Type DFT (µm)
Layer No.
1 7 Immersion grade epoxy phenolic (note 2, Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4, Q5) 125
2 7 Immersion grade epoxy phenolic (note 2, Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4, Q5) 125
Total minimum DFT 250 (Note 4)
COATING SYSTEM SPECIFIC QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Q1 Supporting data to include as a minimum cathodic disbondment test data at least 10°C above the maximum operating
temperature in accordance with 12D of Appendix B .
Q2 The immersion grade epoxy phenolic coating system shall have long term seawater exposure test data in accordance
with 16D of Appendix B.
Q3 The immersion grade epoxy phenolic coating system shall be pre-qualified to a thermal cycling resistance tests in
accordance 9D and 19D in Appendix B.
Q4 The pure epoxy applied over the proposed shop primer shall comply with the crude oil/ seawater exposure tests
qualification tests 21D and 22D of Appendix B
Q5 The immersion grade epoxy shall be pre-qualified to Norsok M501, system 3C and 9

GENERAL NOTES
1. A shop primer may be used prior to block coating but this shall be 100% removed before the immersion grade epoxy
phenolic is applied
2. The maximum operating temperature in the slops and off-specification tanks shall be defined by the project and all
qualification tests shall be carried out at least 10°C above this temperature with and without cathodic protection applied
3. Shop primer shall not be used on stainless steel or higher alloy stainless steel
4. Maximum allowable thickness is 350 microns

COATING REPAIRS
Surface preparation for damage not exposing steel shall be cleaned to SSPC SP1 followed by SSPC SP11
Surface preparation for damage exposing steel shall be SSPC SP1 followed by blast cleaning toSa2.5 (ISO 8501-1)
2
Surface preparation for damage scattered over more than 5% of the total area or more than 1m shall be completely re-blasted
and recoated
Coating Product No. Product Type DFT (µm)
Layer
1 (Note 1) 7 Immersion grade epoxy phenolic 125
2 7 Immersion grade epoxy phenolic 125
Total minimum DFT 250 Note 2

Notes
1. Layer 1 only required if steel is exposed
2. Maximum allowable thickness is 350 microns
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COATING SYSTEM 017

COATING SYSTEM SUITABLE FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS
Potable and fresh water tank internal steel surfaces with operating temperature up to 60°C

SUBSTRATE SURFACE PREPARATION SURFACE PROFILE

Shop primed carbon steel Note 1 40 – 75 µm
Carbon steel P3 (ISO 8501-3)
Sa3 (ISO 8501-1) 40 – 75 µm
PARTICULAR SURFACE PREPARATION/ COATING APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
2
• Maximum 30mg/m level of total water-soluble salts on the blasted surface after blast cleaning
• At block stage blast cleaning shall be used with 100% removal of shop primer
• At touch- up and for erection welds blast cleaning shall be used
• Stripe coating required before each coating layer
COATING APPLICATION
Coating Product Product Type DFT (µm)
Layer No.
1 8 Epoxy phenolic (note 1 , Q1, Q2) 150
2 8 Epoxy phenolic ( Q1, Q2) 150
Total minimum DFT 300
COATING SYSTEM SPECIFIC QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Q1 The epoxy phenolic shall have National Sanitation Foundation certification as per of Appendix B
Q2 The epoxy phenolic shall be pre-qualified to Norsok M501, system 3A

GENERAL NOTES
1. A shop primer may be used prior to block coating but this shall be 100% removed before the immersion grade epoxy
phenolic is applied

COATING REPAIRS
Surface preparation for damage not exposing steel shall be cleaned to SSPC SP1 followed by SSPC SP11
Surface preparation for damage exposing steel shall be SSPC SP1 followed by blast cleaning toSa2.5 (ISO 8501-1)
2
Surface preparation for damage scattered over more than 5% of the total area or more than 1m shall be completely re-blasted
and recoated
Coating Product No. Product Type DFT (µm)
Layer
1 (Note 1) 9 Epoxy phenolic 150
2 9 Epoxy phenolic 150
Total minimum DFT 350
Notes
1. Layer 1 only required if steel is exposed
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Appendix B. Coating Qualification Testing

B.1 Scope

This Appendix defines the requirements for the analytical determinations to be implemented for the
characterisation and qualification of coating materials and coating systems, reported in the sheets
enclosed to the Functional Specification. The qualification process involves three steps:
− Step 1 – Coating manufacturer pre-qualification
− Step 2 – Coating material characterisation and tests
− Step 3 – Coating system qualification test data

B.2 General

Although characterisation and fingerprinting testing requirements are well defined, performance type
test data can vary considerably. Most coating manufacturers have a significant amount of
qualification test data available relevant to FPSO coating systems but often the testing protocol may
be different to an extent that it makes the comparison of products of the same generic description,
but from competing coating manufacturers, quite difficult. Therefore, the minimum required
qualification test data to be provided shall be based on International Standards and Normatives and
the industry accepted specified testing methods detailed herein to assist in the selection process
Qualification requirements shall apply to all coating materials and coating systems provided by this
Specification. In the section “Specific Qualification Requirements” of each Coating System Sheet the
qualification tests required for the specific coating layer and/or system are listed.

The Coating Manufacturer shall arrange, at its own expenses, all tests required by this Appendix.
The tests shall be performed and documented by independent laboratory, qualified and approved by
the COMPANY. The COMPANY reserves the right to attend and inspect the execution of the tests.

The qualification of a coating material or coating system is not binding for the COMPANY, which shall
select, at its sole discretion, coatings that are added to the qualified coatings list.

The qualification of a defined coating system is not binding for the COMPANY that could select,
at its discretion, one of the coating systems included in the list of COMPANY’s approved coating
system list.

The COMPANY’s qualification is given for an open-ended term. However the COMPANY reserve the
right to require at any time the repetition of one or more of the qualification tests in order to verify the
quality of the coating or as consequence of possible coating failure. If the result of one or more tests
is negative, the qualification will be cancelled.

Any modification, even if considered minor, to the formulation or components of a coating material or
of a coating system already qualified by the COMPANY, shall be notified in writing to the COMPANY.
The COMPANY reserves the right to require the performance of part or all of the tests, or to accept
or reject the modified product, without further tests. The modified coating material or system - when
qualified - may be used in place of the previous one or as an alternative.

Under no circumstance the COMPANY approval of a coating system shall be considered a

guarantee from the COMPANY related to the coating materials and repair products and they
performance, but just an approval to use it.
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B.3 STEP 1 - Coating Manufacturer Pre-Qualification

Before any Coating Manufacturer can be considered for coating material supply a pre-qualification
process is required.

Any Coating Manufacturer that intends to qualify one or more of its coating systems shall inform the
COMPANY in writing. The application documentation shall include the following data:
− number of Coating System for which the pre-qualification is required
− commercial (trade) name of the coating material forming the coating system and DFT, as listed in
Coating System Sheet of this Specification.
− product Data Sheet of each product
− material Safety Data Sheet of each component
− Infrared scans and finger printing of each component of a coating material with and without
pigment. Coating Manufacturer’s Product Quality Manager shall certify the finger printing
− historical coating system qualification test data (Norsok M501 and NACE).
− name and address of the laboratory where the tests will be performed

The Coating Manufacturer shall be required to receive written approval from the COMPANY before
proceeding to Step 2 (material characterisation tests).

B.4 STEP 2 – Coating Material Characterisation Tests

Once received the COMPANY provides the written approval of the conformity of the proposed
coating system or systems, the Coating Manufacturer shall:
− send to the appointed laboratory the complete details of the coating materials (refer Section 7.4)
and of the coating systems to be tested;
− labelling and packaging of all coating materials shall comply with Section 7.2;
− provide the laboratory with sufficient quantity of coating material forming the paint systems,
together with detailed mixing and application instructions;
− provide a detailed testing program, in which timing and place of material preparation and tests
execution;
− prepare the necessary materials and panels, if required, in presence of the Company or a
Company delegate;
− allow COMPANY free access to the Coating Manufacturer laboratory attend to the tests, at
COMPANY’s, without notice;
− when the tests are completed the laboratory shall prepare a report that shall be sent to the
COMPANY and to the Coating Manufacturer;
− the results of tests shall be evaluated and analysed by the COMPANY who shall inform in writing
the Coating Manufacturer if the coating materials have been qualified or not;
− the characterisation and tests process is shown in Figure B.1 and is provided for information and
clarification only.

The analysis may be performed at the Coating Manufacturer’s laboratories subject to COMPANY
audit and assessment of its capability. This shall include checking of equipment, instruments, and the
organization structure in general of the laboratory to verify that it is capable and competent to
perform the standard qualification tests required in Table B.1.

The selected laboratory shall test the components of the coating material in order to verify the
accuracy and consistency of the data for physical properties provided by the Coating Manufacturer.
Analysis and tests listed in Table B.1 and Table B.2 and infrared scan (fingerprinting) reporting the
method and the applied resolution shall be performed. For two-pack products, the tests shall be
performed both for the base and the curing agents (as required).

In addition to the requirements given material characterisation above zinc rich primers, organic or
inorganic, shall have a minimum zinc dust pigment content of the non-volatile portion of be 80% by
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mass, according to standard ISO 12944-5. The zinc dust pigment shall comply with the requirements
specified in standard ASTM D-520.

PAINT
Documentation for MANUFACTURER
each coating material
and paint system

ENI

Independent Tests Programme

Laboratory

Tests Panels
execution Preparation Inspection

ENI
Report of the tests

Data evaluation
and analysis

Comments
Negative (Positive or Negative)

PAINT SYSTEM Positive

QUALIFIED

Figure B.1 – Scheme of the characterisation and tests process

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Table B.1 Physical Properties of Coating Materials

Test Type Standard/Method Acceptance criteria

ISO 2811
Specific Gravity ± 2% of value published by Paint Manufacturer
At (23 ± 2)°C and (50 ± 5)% RH

ISO 3233
Solid content ± 3% of value published by Paint Manufacturer
At (23 ± 2)°C and (50 ± 5)% RH

Pot Life
At (23 ± 2)°C and (50 ± 5)% RH ± 3% of value published by Paint Manufacturer
(mixed product)

Flash point ISO 3679 ± 5% of value published by Paint Manufacturer

ISO 1517
Dry Time ± 5% of value published by Paint Manufacturer
At (23 ± 2)°C and (50 ± 5)% RH

Table B.2 Coating Material Identification Tests

TABLE B.2

Data of issue: Base Curing Agent

Name of paint:
Name of Paint Manufacturer
Batch number
Production date
Test Method Test result Test result
Binder content (by mass) By difference ± 2% ± 2%
Pigment content (including extenders) (by mass) ISO 14680-2 ± 2% ± 2%
Main Parameters

ASTM D 2372
Infrared spectra
ASTM D 2621
Non-volatile matter by mass ISO 3251 ± 2%
Appropriate part of ± 0,05 g/ml ± 0,05 g/ml
Density
ISO 2811
Ash ISO 14680-2 ± 3% ± 3%
Zn metal/Total Zn ± 1% ± 1%
Optional Parameters

Fe ± 1% ± 1%
Pigment content (by mass) ISO 14680-2
P ± 1% ± 1%
Al ± 1% ± 1%
Epoxy ISO 7142
OH ISO 4629
Content of functional groups
Amine ISO 11908
Isocyanate ISO 11909
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B.5 STEP 3 – Coating System Qualification Tests

Coating system qualification tests may be performed at the Coating Manufacturer’s laboratories if the
laboratory has been approved by COMPANY in accordance with Appendix B.4. If the laboratory has
not been approved by COMPANY the Coating Manufacturer shall arrange, at its own expenses, all
tests required by this Appendix at an independent laboratory, qualified and approved by the
COMPANY. The COMPANY reserves the right to attend and inspect the execution of the tests at its
discretion, without notice.

The Coating Manufacturer shall supply to the appointed laboratory a sufficient quantity of coating
system test panels to undertake the required coating system qualification tests with detailed
information on the commercial (trade) name of the coating materials forming the coating system and
the individual layer and total DFT.

The Coating Manufacturer shall prepare and submit for approval a detailed testing program, in which
timing and place of panel preparation and those for tests execution shall be provided.

The selected laboratory shall perform coating system qualification tests listed in Table B.3 and
specific tests given in Table B.4.

Historical Norsok M501 and NACE tests carried out an independent test laboratories could, subject
to COMPANY approval, be accepted in lieu of carrying out some of the coating system qualification
tests given in Table B.3 and Table B.4.

Coating manufacturer shall note that many large FPSO shipyards have some pre-qualified weldable
primers that they use for most projects, FPSO and conventional vessels, and they will be unwilling to
change to an alternative primer for a single project use. If the coating manufacturer uses a specific
shop primer within their proposed coating system, especially for seawater immersed surfaces subject
to cathodic protection, that is not pre-qualified by the FPSO shipyard this may exclude the use of that
specific coating system for a particular project. In addition, as the “shipyards” standard pre-qualified
weldable primer may be retained as part of certain coating systems then it is unlikely that this coating
manufacturer will be shortlisted as full removal of the coating manufacturer’s shop primer would be
necessary and this will significantly impact the schedule and costs.
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Table B.3 - Standard Qualification Tests

Test
Denomination Standard Method Acceptance Criteria
No.
1.D Ageing ISO 20340 Annex A ALL PAINT SYSTEMS
According to Table 5 of standard ISO 20340 and in addition and/or
for more clarification:
Defects: Standard ISO 4628 - Parts 1 ÷ 6
• Blistering: Rating 0
• Rust: Grade Ri0
• Cracking: Class 0
• Flaking: Class 0
• Chalking: Class 2 (not applicable to paint systems for immersion)
Adhesion:
ASTM D 4541 (Type III Self-Aligning) min 5.0 MPa and 50% max
reduction from original value
Corrosion from the scribe
• M < 3 mm for zinc primed paint system and galvanised substrate
• M < 8 mm for non-Zinc primed paint system
2.D Cathodic ISO 20340 As described in the standard ISO 20340, According to Table 5 of standard ISO 20340 and in addition and/or for
disbonding namely ISO 15711 more clarification: No disbonding with an equivalent diameter > 20 mm

3.D Immersion ISO 20340 As described in the standard ISO 20340, Defects: Standard ISO 4628 - Parts 1 ÷ 6
namely ISO 2812-2. • Blistering: Rating 0
Test shall be performed with a temperature • Rust: Grade Ri0
of 40°C of the liquid • Cracking: Class 0
• Flaking: Class 0
• Chalking: Class 2 (not applicable to paint systems for immersion)
Adhesion:
ASTM D 4541 (Type III Self-Aligning) min 5.0 MPa and 50% max
reduction from original value
Corrosion from the scribe
• M < 3 mm for zinc primed paint system and galvanised substrate
• M < 8 mm for non-zinc primed paint system
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Test
Denomination Standard Method Acceptance Criteria
No.
4.D Chemical ISO 12944-6 ISO 2812-1 and in addition ISO 3231 (30 As required in the item 6.4 of standard ISO 12944-6
resistance cycles of 720 hours). Adhesion:
ASTM D 4541 (Type III Self-Aligning) min 5.0 MPa and 50% max
reduction from original value
Corrosion from the scribe
• M < 3 mm for zinc primed paint system and galvanised substrate
• M < 6 mm for non-zinc primed paint system
5.D Thermal Cycle NACE TM0404 As described in Section 9 of standard NACE No cracking, Class 0 standard SO 4628-4 after 232 cycles
TM0404.

6.D Thick-Film NACE SP0108 As described in standard NACE TM0104 No cracking after 12 weeks of immersion in synthetic seawater at 40°C
Cracking

7.D Impact NACE SP0108 ASTM G 14 >5.6 J

8.D Abrasion ASTM D 4060 Taber Test – 1000 cycles 125 mg/1000 cycles/CS-17 wheel 1000 g.

9.D Cyclic Heating Cyclic test according to following procedure: Defects: Standard ISO 4628 - Parts 1 ÷ 6
1) Heat the panels increasing the • Blistering: Rating 0
temperature rate of 20°C/min up to the • Rust: Grade Ri0
target temp and kept it 8 hours • Cracking: Class 0
• Flaking: Class 0
2) Natural cool 16 hours
• Chalking: Class 2 (not applicable to paint systems for immersion)
3) Quench cool with ambient tap water
4) Prohesion test (ASTM G-85) per 7 days
Heat, cool and Prohesion cycle shall be
performed 3 times (500 hours). At
completion of the 3rd cycle the panels shall
remain in Prohesion for 2000 hours.
NO scribe shall be made on the panels
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Table B.4 – Specific System Qualification Tests

TEST NO. QUALIFICATION DATA

10D Friction and non-sparking data for helideck coating (per CAP 437
Abrasion resistance when tested in accordance with ASTM D4060, the fully cured coating shall
have a weight loss, which does not exceed 125 milligrams per 1000 cycles. The types of wheels to
11D
be used during the test are CS17 wheels. The wheels shall be resurfaced after every 500 cycles.
The test panels shall have been subjected to a total of 3000 cycles.
Resistance to cathodic disbondment for at least 6 months (ATSM G8 at 23 degC and G42 at least
12D
10deg C above the maximum service operating temperature)
Long term (>3 years) seawater and marine exposure tests – scribed panels with and without shop
13D
primer and with varying salt contamination levels
Long term (>3 years) atmospheric exposure with glass flake epoxy applied over surface tolerant,
14D abrasion resistant pure epoxy – there shall be no signs of interlayer delamination and pull-off
adhesion (ASTM D 4541) after exposure shall be 5MPa min and 50% reduction from original value
Thermal cycling test in accordance with NACE TM0404 - there shall be no signs of blistering,
15D
cracking or loss of adhesion
Long term (>6 month) seawater exposure up to 160 degC - there shall be no signs of blistering,
16D
cracking or loss of adhesion
17D High voltage holiday detection voltage >1kV (NACE RP0188)
Long term performance data for anti-fouling under static conditions in a similar geographical
18D
environment as project location
NACE TM0104 ballast simulation and qualification tests shall be submitted for the pure epoxy
19D
applied over the proposed shop primer.
Inspection records for the proposed coating in ballast tanks >10 years to support the 10 year
20D
warranty breakdown levels proposed by coating manufacturer
Crude oil immersion test (up to 60 degrees C for 3 months) using “Atlas” type cells in accordance
21D
with NACE TM0174
Crude oil/seawater (up to 80 degrees C for 3 months) using “Atlas” type cells in accordance with
22D
NACE TM0174
Crude oil/seawater with up to 5% methanol immersion test (up to 80 degrees C for 3 months)
23D using “Atlas” type cells in accordance with NACE TM0174
24D National Sanitation Foundation standard 6.1 food lining approval certificate
PFP Certification from Underwriter Laboratories (UL) Environmental Test Program and provide
25D
written confirmation that products are subject to the “UL Follow Up programme
26D Norsok M501 approval (rev4/ Rev5) for PFP in combination with the primer and top coat
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Appendix C. Colour identification list

C.1 Piping Band Colours

BACKGROUND CODING RAL CODE

FLUID
COLOUR COLOUR
Background Coding Background
Hot water steam condensate Green 6024 Red 3020 6024 3020 6024
Sea water Green 6024 Black 9005 6024 9005 6024
Cooling water Green 6024 Aluminium 9006 6024 9006 6024
Potable water Green 6024 Orange 2004 6024 2004 6024
Produced water Green 6024 Yellow 1023 6024 1023 6024
Air for instruments and
Blue 5017 Red 3020 5017 3020 5017
services
Aviation gasoline and fuel Yellow 1023 Blue 5012 1023 5012 1023
Drains and Sewage Orange 2004 Black 9005 2004 9005 2004
Treated fuel gas Orange 2004 Green 6024 2004 6024 2004
Gas containing H2S Yellow 1023 Black 9005 1023 9005 6024
Inert gas Blue 5017 Yellow 1023 5017 1023 5017
Gasoline Yellow 1023 Red 3020 1023 3020 1023
Diesel Oil Yellow 1023 Brown beige 1011 1023 1011 1023
LPG (propane and butane) Yellow 1023 Green 6024 1023 6024 1023
O.B.D. – Depression lines Orange 2004 Blue 5017 2004 5017 2004
Methane and untreated
Yellow 1023 - 1023
natural gas
Fuel oil Dark brown 8016 - 8016
Crude oil Dark brown 8016 Yellow 1023 8016 1023 8016
Oil Yellow 1023 White 9010 1023 9010 1023
Foam Red 3020 Green 6024 3020 6024 3020
Basic solutions Inhibition
Violet 4005 Green 6024 4005 6024 4005
glycol and hypochlorite
Steam Red 3020 - 3020
Vacuum Blue 5017 White 9010 5017 9010 5017
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C.2 External Hull

ITEM COLOUR COMMENTS

Top Sides & Transom International Orange

Ship Side Gutter Bar International Orange
Bow Apron International Orange
Vertical Sides Brown/ Bronze Where more than one coat is applied
colours to be different to indicate
‘polishing’ rate.
Flat Bottom Bronze Brown/ Bronze Where more than one coat is applied
colours to be different to indicate
‘polishing’ rate.
Sea Chests & Grids Brown/ Bronze
Hull Markings including Ships Name White
etc.
Pilot Boarding Marks Red/White
Anchors Black
Anchor Cables Generally not coated Joining shackles to be marked red/ white
in accordance with convention.

C.3 Weather Deck

ITEM COLOUR COMMENTS

Main Deck Green Selected areas around manifold & deck
machinery & dedicated walkway to
incorporate non-slip additive. Boundary of
dedicated walkway to be marked with
yellow edge stripe & any trip hazard within
walkway to be pained yellow.
Gutter Bars (Inside) Green
Helicopter Operating Area Yellow/White In accordance with CAA CAP 437/
Chamber of Shipping guide to
helicopter/ship operations
Bulwark White Steps for sighting anchors to be same as
main deck.
Deck Machinery Green Direction marks (white arrows) to be
marked on side of drum.
Test information (black square with white
lettering) to be marked in clear visibility.
Seat for Deck Machinery Green
Break Water Green
Tank Hatches & Lids Green Tank identification (white lettering) to be
marked on side.
Manifold Drip Trays Green (Outside)
Black (Inside)
Deck Stores White (Sides)
Green (Top)
White (Inside)
Deck Shelters White
Cranes & Davits White SWL to be marked (black lettering) in
clear visibility
Handrails & Stanchions White
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ITEM COLOUR COMMENTS

Masts White Platform upper surface to be Green (as
deck)
Forecastle Ventilators White
Vertical Ladders White
Handrails & Stanchions White
Ballast Tank Ventilators Green Vent head to be coatinged blue extending
to mounting flange.
Pipe Lines & Supports Green (except for fire
main & steam lines – see
note)
Mooring Bits & Stag Horns Black Top plate to be painted white.
SWL to be marked (white lettering) in
clear visibility
Fairleads Black SWL to be marked (white lettering) in
clear visibility
Emergency Towing Equipment Black
(including towing chains)
Accommodation Ladders & Wharf
Ladder
Navigation Light Boxes (outside) White
Navigation Light Boxes (inside) Black

C.4 Accommodation Block, Pump Room (External) & Engine Casing (External)

ITEM COLOUR COMMENTS

Bulkheads, including watertight White
doors & bulwarks
Decks Green
Wheel House Top Green or White White for heat reflection
Masts, & Antenna Posts White Platform upper surface to be green/red (as
deck)
Under side of exposed deck heads White
Mushroom Ventilators White Handles which operate fire flaps &
lettering indicating position to be coatinged
red
Non-safety vent flaps White
Fire flaps Red
Inclined Ladders Side members = White Top & bottom steps to be coatinged
Steps = Green yellow. All steps to have non-slip additive
in finish coat
Vertical Ladders White
Handrails & Stanchions White
Pipelines/Valves As surroundings
Pipeline/Valve Identification Various Refer piping identification
Life Boat Davits White
Provision Crane & Monorail White
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C.5 Funnel

ITEM COLOUR COMMENTS

External Red/White/Green/Black
Internal Aluminium To at least 200° C
Ladders & Stanchions (internal) Aluminium
Ladders & Stanchions (external) Same as surroundings
Heated Surfaces Aluminium To at least 500° C

C.6 Forecastle Spaces, Pump room, Stores & Upper Deck Cross Alleyway (Internal)

ITEM COLOUR COMMENTS

Bulkheads & Deckheads White
Decks Green
Gratings & Supports Green
Inclined Ladders Side members = White Top & bottom steps to be coatinged
Steps = Green yellow. All steps to have non-slip additive
in finish coat
Vertical Ladders White
Handrails & Stanchions White
Emergency Escape Access, Doors, Red To be co-ordinated with emergency
hatches & Ladders escape signs
Bilge Spaces ‘Off White’ Stone or Grey preferred
Lagged Surfaces White
Fixed Machinery Manufacturers Standard
Heated Surfaces Aluminium
Shelving, Work Bench, Lockers Etc. Manufacturers Standard
Pipelines/Valves As surroundings
Pipeline/Valve Identification

C.7 Engine Room / Steering Compartment / Machinery Spaces

ITEM COLOUR COMMENTS

Bulkheads & Deckheads White
Decks Green
Gratings & Supports Green
Inclined Ladders Side members = White Top & bottom steps to be coatinged
Steps = Green yellow. All steps to have non-slip additive
in finish coat
Vertical Ladders White
Handrails & Stanchions White
Emergency Escape Access, Doors, Red
hatches & Ladders
Bilge Spaces ‘Off White’ Stone or Grey preferred
Lagged Surfaces White
Fixed Machinery Manufacturers Standard
Heated Surfaces Aluminium
Shelving, Work Bench, Lockers Etc. Manufacturers Standard
Pipelines/Valves See over for details of
markings
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Appendix D. Passive Fire Protection

D.1 General

This Appendix of the Specification defines the minimum requirements for the application of Passive
Fire Protection (PFP) to be installed on areas, piping and elements detailed in the relevant Project
Technical Specification.

This specification refers to the following types of fire:

− “H” Class: Hydrocarbon Fire
− “J” Class: Jet-Fire.

The PFP material and the application method of the system shall be approved by competent
authority. The CONTRACTOR shall submit in advance to the COMPANY all necessary
documentation attesting that all components, materials, procedures and tests for the manufacture
and supply of the PFP materials meet the requirements and the rules issued by competent
authorities.

In any case compliance with the safety and other requirements of competent authorities and bodies
is mandatory.

The PFP system should be designed to be capable maintaining the fire performance over the design
life of the structure specified within the Project Technical Specification with minimum maintenance of
the structures and components. In this regard, test data, relevant certification and track record of use
of the proposed systems in similar environmental conditions (both offshore and onshore) to support
the proposed PFP system’s ability to satisfy the requirements of the project shall be submitted to the
COMPANY.

D.2 Scope

The PFP systems are generally installed on steel support and structural elements of process
equipments, vessels and piping. Their scope is to limit, in case of fire, the steel temperature to the
value of 538°C in order to ensure the integrity of the structure. The FPP system can be installed as
well as to process vessel containing hazardous substances (e.g. GPL and equivalent substances) to
reduce the correlated specific risks such as for example the BLEVE – FIRE BALL and resulting
domino effects.

The factors that shall be considered for the selection of the proper PFP systems are as follows:
− Load and risk of fire (quantity of hydrocarbon, temperature, volatility and leakage
− probability);
− Equipments subject to high risk of fire (e.g. pumps, compressors, furnaces, etc.);
− Containment and disposal of possible hydrocarbon leakages from the source;
− Automated shutdown systems of the plant and/or unit;
− Interception remote control systems and/or discharge and emergency ventilation of equipments;
− Lay out of the units, equipments and structures;
− Equipments’ accessibility (obstruction, irradiations, smokes);
− Response time in emergency situations of the plant’s personnel and fire fighting team;
− Density of cooling water used in fixed and or portable extinguishing systems;
− Reliability and redundancy of fire fighting systems ;
− Availability over the time of water supply;
− Particular risks, e.g. radioactive sources, substances and materials reacting with water, water-
soluble materials, etc.
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D.3 PFP Materials

All PFP materials shall satisfy the requirements of this Specification.

As general rule the PFP material shall consist of intumescent epoxy mastic reinforced with hybrid
carbon and glass fibre.

The PFP system shall be tested at recognised independent laboratory with proven experience in
standards and tests related to hydrocarbon fire.

Before any type of PFP system application the “Type Approval” certificate issued by competent
authority, shall be submitted to the COMPANY.

Furthermore, the materials shall be tested and pre-qualified by independent laboratories according to
the following procedures and standards:
− NORSOK M-501 Rev. 4 or 5 (System 5a), tested without topcoat. Where these systems are
applied directly to the process equipments substrate, only primer systems pre- qualified under
System 5a of standard NORSOK M-501 Rev. 4 or 5 will be accepted.
− Underwriter Laboratories (UL) Environmental Test Program and provide written confirmation that
products are subject to the “UL Follow Up programme.
− Documented evidence that the intumescent materials, at saturation, shall not exceed 4% water
absorption after 90 days of immersion.

The PFP system shall be compatible with the application of top coat as specified by the COMPANY.

The PFP system is required to be suitable for application to exposed surfaces of structural elements,
vessel, piping, valves, actuators, flange etc. and shall be appropriate for continuous service in the
following conditions:
− Humidity: up to 100% in highly saliferous conditions, average value 82%.
− Fire deluge: deluge with seawater from the fire protection system with an application rate of up to
20.4 l/m²/min.

The PFP system shall be unaffected by exposure to water (water deluge and/or fire water hoses). It
shall also be resistant to general chemical and hydrocarbon damage should the material accidentally
come into contact with these substances.

The PFP system shall be supplied with Third Party issued “Type and Fire” certificates only; reports,
project specific testing may only be allowed with the COMPANY’s approval provided in accordance
with API RP 14G. Therefore CONTRACTOR shall provide the data required and obtain a certificate
of conformity.

All certificates shall be appropriate for the specific application identified. In particular the certificates
of “Type Approval” must be provided for the following:
− “Type Approval” certificates appropriate to type of structure or item being protected.
− “Type Approval” certificates for the appropriate type of fire the PFP system is expected to
withstand (hydrocarbon pool fire, Jet Fire or combination of both) detailing additional thickness
required to withstand the effects of jet fire.
− In the case of Jet Fire CONTRACTOR shall produce approval to the standard ISO 22899-1.
Furthermore CONTRACTOR shall demonstrate in writing the material erosion factor required to
withstand heat flux of 250 Kw.
− “Type Approval” certificates showing thickness of PFP system to be used, duration of fire
protection and critical steel temperature limit in accordance with Project Technical Specification
and Approved by the COMPANY.
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D.4 PFP Tests for Hydrocarbon Pool Fires

Hydrocarbon pool fires are defined as a turbulent diffusion fire burning on a pool of liquid involuntarily
spilt on to an open surfaces and collected on flooring proof surfaces both on the ground and on
upper level or into restricted surfaces of the same level. The PFP systems shall be tested and
certified according to standard ISO 834-3.

D.5 PFP Tests for Jet Fires

The liquefied gasses under pressure do not normally form liquid pools as a result of accidental
release but they disperse as a jet of liquid aerosol or vapour. This type of releases unlikely leads to
liquid pools. Similarly the vapour releases disperse like jets. The trigger of a liquid aerosol or of
vapour jet can lead to a jet fire with high radiation intensity. The flames length and width of the jet
vary according to the upstream pressure of the release, the size and geometry of the hole as well as
the wind speed if present.

Additionally, the velocity and turbulence of the jet may be highly erosive on certain PFP system.
These effects may lead to rapid and intense localised damages and subsequent knock-on effects
such as structural collapse, loss of containment and escalation.

Although all hydrocarbon fires produce a high heat flux, overall, the jet fire has potentially the
greatest impact due to the combined heat fluxes and erosive effects. Therefore it represents the most
severe fire scenario that a PFP system could be required to resist.

The PFP system shall be tested and approved in accordance with standard ISO 22899-1 and OTI
95-634.

D.6 PFP Surface Preparation

The surface preparation shall be in accordance with the requirements detailed in the applicable
Coating System Sheets given in Appendix A:
− Degreasing: as per standard SSPC-SP 1.
− Steel imperfection: Grade P2 of standard ISO 8501-3.
2
− Chloride soluble salts: ≤30mg/m .
− Abrasive blasting of carbon steel: according to standard SSPC-SP 10 with surface profile of 50 –
75 µm.
− Abrasive blasting of aluminium, S.S. and HDG: according to standard SSPC-SP 7 in order to
produce a surface profile as follows:
• Aluminium: 75 – 100 µm
• Stainless steel: 35 – 50 µm
• HDG: 50 – 75 µm

For aluminium and stainless steel substrate non-metallic abrasive shall be used according to the
requirements listed in Chapter 3.2.1 of this Specification (ref. ENI Company Standard 20000
[Link] Rev.3).

Power tool clearing may be used only to abrade plastic substrate only and to clean or abrade
surfaces requiring repair work. In no circumstances power tool cleaning shall be used for the surface
preparation of any metallic substrate.

D.6.1 PFP Application

The PFP system is listed in Appendix A as Coating System 13in this Specification.

Type and DFT of the primer shall be approved by the PFP material manufacturer. The written
approval shall be submitted to the COMPANY before commencement of the primer’s application.
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The adhesion of the primer shall be in any case not less than 10 MPa measured with hydraulic
instrument (PAT) in accordance with standard ASTM 4541.

When the structure or components to be fireproofed have an operating temperature in the range of
80 e 150°C, a suitable epoxy based thermal insulation material shall be installed between the
substrate and the PFP system.

In order to assure that the char formed during fire exposure remains in place to insulate the
substrate, carbon and glass fibre mesh reinforcement shall be installed during PFP application. The
mesh reinforcement shall be installed at mid-depth of total PFP system thickness and selected in
accordance with the requirements of competent authority.

PFP thickness shall be fully in accordance with the certified design class of surface to protect as
defined by the Project Technical Specification.

The tolerance of the average PFP system thickness shall be in the range of 0 and +2 mm.

The PFP shall be applied in accordance with the recommendations and instruction reported in PDS
published by the manufacturer and approved by COMPANY including mixing equipments, application
method, curing and inspection, method for measuring wet and dry thickness, repairs.

All working steps (substrate conditions, surface preparation, primers, application, topcoats, etc.) shall
be inspected and accepted by the PFP manufacturer.

CONTRACTOR shall demonstrate that both the its COMPANY and the personnel who will be directly
involved on the project as well as the specialised equipment intended to be used, are certified
by the Manufacturer of the proposed PFP system.

A detailed QCP prepared by the CONTRACTOR shall be submitted to the COMPANY for approval
before commencement of the work. This shall include all the working steps, without exceptions, of
the PFP application.

Once that the PFP is cured, and before the application of topcoat, the thickness shall be checked to
verify the conformity with the specified requirements. For this purpose holes, which frequency and
number shall be clearly specified in the QCP and approved by the COMPANY, shall be drilled down
to the substrate. The holes shall be marked and filled with fresh material immediately after the
readings. Where feasible, ultrasonic techniques may be used as an alternative to verify the thickness
of the coating.

On horizontal surfaces and cavities, adequate water drainage shall be ensured. Areas, which are
difficult to access for spraying of PFP, shall be boxed, to the possible extent, before the application of
the PFP.

D.6.2 PFP Repairs

The damaged area shall be removed and the edge around the area shall be cut back to solid
materials. Adequate overlap with existing reinforcement shall be ensured. If the area is greater than
0.025 m2, the mesh shall be replaced and secured to the substrate. If the corrosion protection is
damaged, the area shall be abrasive blast cleaned according to standard SSPC-SP 10 and coated
as originally specified.