A CLASSIFICATION SOCIETY'S APPROACH AND PROCEDURES IN ASSURING COMPLIANCE OF FLOATING PRODUCTION SYSTEMS TO APPLICABLE CODES, STANDARDS, AND REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

Since the mid-1970's the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) has been involved in providing classification and certifying regulatory compliance for both Flag and Coastal State requirements on Floating Production Systems (FPSs); both for converted and purpose built vessels. In light of this experience, this paper describes how ABS has structured its' classification procedures and requirements for this diverse category of offshore systems through the utilisation and harmonisation of classification rules and industry codes and standards, and how classification relates to certification of compliance with Flag and Coastal State regulations for these systems.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • OTC 92, 24th Annual Offshore Technology Conf; 4-7 May 1992; Houston, Tx, USA. Procs. Vol 2, Ppr OTC 6923, p 455 [10 p, 24 ref, 3 tab]
• Authors:
  • Jones, D E
  • McIntyre, S R
• Publication Date: 1992

Language

• English

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Operating rules; Regulations; Standards
• Uncontrolled Terms: Floating production systems
• Subject Areas: Law; Marine Transportation; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00703715
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: British Maritime Technology
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Aug 14 1995 12:00AM