Marine Compliance - SASBU Operations

other applicable SASBU sites

marine offshore operations

standard and introduction

The following procedures identify the requirements and activities necessary to deliver safe, reliable and efficient marine operations within the CABGOC Concession.

compliance with standard and procedures

All 'in scope' Upstream Marine Operations shall comply with the latest version of the Chevron Upstream & Gas (U&G) Marine Standard (SASBU OE MSRE) as applied to the Marine Offshore Operations Procedures as outlined below, including adherence to all applicable, International Maritime Organization, International Labor Organization, Marine Technology Society, classification, local, port and flag state laws and regulations.

Disputes that arise (or determination is required) from the operational application of Upstream Marine Standard and SASBU/CABGOC Marine Offshore Operations Procedures, shall be directed in the first instance to the SASBU Upstream Marine Authority/OE MSRE Process Advisor via the CABGOC Marine Operations Superintendent.

The Marine Offshore Operations group site contains relevant documents for Marine Operations in the CABGOC Concession.

The Standard Operating Procedures are grouped into six categories.

Notes: Multiple categories may apply for a single operation.
All links are to the actual document and/or site and may open in a separate link.

1. Marine New Vessel Arrival and Acceptance

Procedures for Marine Vessel Entry into the CABGOC Concession

SOP 02 - Requirements for Marine Vessel Entry into the Concession (PDF, 1.37MB)
SOP 03 - Field Introduction and Code of Conduct (PDF, 674MB)
Marine Offshore Operations Inspection Flow Chart (PDF, 132KB)

2. Marine Vessel Inspection

Continuous Marine Vessel Inspection Process Supplemental Inspection Form (SUPO):

Chevron Pre-hire and Annual MODU Marine Inspection Document (XLSX, 370KB)
Terminal Support Vessel Assessment (PDF, 598KB)
Line Boats Quarterly Inspection (PDF, 1.07MB)
Tugs Quarterly Checklist (PDF, 80KB)
UG SUPO OVID Supplement R12 (PDF, 143KB)

3. Anchor Handling, Towing and Mooring

Marine Offshore Operations for Anchor Handling and Towing in the CABGOC Concession

Marine Offshore Operation - Vessel Approval Process (PDF, 17KB)
General Guideline for Night Time Operation (PDF, 87KB)

CABGOC Anchor Handling

The following procedures are to be followed in order to ensure the safety of personnel, protection of the environment and company's assets during anchor handling while in the concession.

CABGOC Guidelines for Anchor Handling (PDF) (Under Review as per OE MSRE Version 3.0 - OCT 2014)
SOP 04 - Guidelines for Anchor Handling (PDF, 693KB) (Under Review as per OE MSRE Version 3.0 - OCT 2014)
SOP 05 - Requirements for Deployment or Recovery of Anchors and Ancillary Equipment (PDF, 545KB)
SASBU Requirements for Rig and Barge Moorings (PDF, 100KB) (Under Review as per OE MSRE Version 3.0 - OCT 2014)
Marine Offshore Operation - Mooring Equipment Inspection Schedule (PDF, 60KB)
Mooring Chain Inspection Schedule (PDF, 61KB)
SOP 06 - Requirements for Field Barge Moves (PDF, 487KB)

4. MODU Move and Positioning

CABGOC Requirements

SOP 01 - Requirements for Self Elevating (Jack-Up Rig) Mobile Offshore Drilling Unit (PDF, 469KB)
SOP 07 - Requirements for Semi-Submersible Rig Field Moves (PDF, 473KB)

5. Dynamically Positioned Marine Vessels

Marine Vessel and MODU Dynamic Positioning (DP) Requirements

SOP 08 - Acceptance Process for DP Vessels (PDF, 781KB)
SOP 09 - Requirements for DP Vessel Operation with Guidance for Offshore Support Vessel (OSV) Operation (PDF, 1.41MB)
MTS DP Operation Guidance - Part 1 (PDF, 201KB)
MTS DP Operations Guidance - Part 2_Appendix 1 (DP MODUs) (PDF, 516KB)
MTS DP Operation Guidance - Part 2_Appendix 2 (DP Project/Construction Vessels) (PDF, 443KB)
MTS DP Operations Guidance - Part 2_Appendix 3 (DP Logistics Vessels) (PDF, 466KB)

6. Other Requirements

CABGOC Procedures for a Marine Vessel or Barge to Secure to a Facility

SASBU Requirements for Non-Core Vessels to secure to platforms (PDF, 86KB) (Under Review)

Marine Acknowledgement Document

The document below is to provide CABGOC designated marine advisors with a form for masters of the vessel to sign in order to serve as receipt and acknowledgement of SASBU / CABGOC procedures and field charts.