MSRE-VesselAndInstallationProcedureLetter

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Roger C. (Butch) TuckerShorebase and MarineTransportation Manager

Gulf of Mexico SBUChevron North AmericaExploration and Production

03 June 2009

Rev 10 August 2010

Ref: Marine Safety, Reliability and Efficiency Process:

Global Upstream – Vessel and Installation Communication Procedure

The Marine Safety, Reliability and Efficiency Process, identifies the requirements and activities necessary

to deliver world class marine services in Chevron’s Global Upstream operations throughout the world.

This letter revises the 03 June 2009 communication that required full implementation of the MSRE

Vessel and Installation Communication Procedure.

Deleted requirements are designated by the use of strikeout and additions are highlighted in yellow.

This procedure describes the communication protocols for vessels approaching the locations described

below and while in the 500 meter zone of those locations. The section “Vessel – Installation

Communication” of this procedure has already been implemented through the policy letter dated 24

March 2009 (Vessel and Installation Communication – 500 Meter Zone). This letter addresses the entire

process with an implementation date of 15 June 2009 and cancels the letter dated 24 March 2009 (Vessel

and Installation Communication – 500 Meter Zone).

Introduction

Efficient planning by installations and shore bases are a good way to limit vessel idle time and reducesafety risks.

This process applies to vessels when entering the 500 meter zone with manned platforms, installations,

dive vessels engaged in diving operations, liftboats when legs are deployed, and other vessels such asMobile Offshore Drilling Units (MODUs), construction / intervention vessels and drill ships whenengaged in drilling, well testing, hurricane restoration work, etc.

These are the minimum requirements and it is realized that the installation/platform, dive vessel, etc, may

have more stringent requirements which shall be followed.

Vessel – Installation Communication

The installation will know in advance through communications with the Shore Base that a vessel isscheduled to visit. When directly en route to the installation, the vessel master or designate shallcommunicate with the installation at a minimum as follows:

• One hour prior to arrival, (where practical)



■ To advise the estimated time of arrival (ETA) and request berthing instructions and/or servicelocation.

• Entering the 500 m Zone or Anchor Pattern:

■ To confirm the berthing arrangements and/or service location.

■ Request to make ready linesmen to handle ropes where applicable.

• Secured or at service location

■ To confer on/off loading plan/backload to be received.■ To advise/confirm vessel/rig communications arrangements.■ Ensure stability of vessel is maintained at all times.

■ To confirm readiness to begin cargo operations.

It is recommended that vessels communicate with the installation earlier than the one-hour minimum, toadvise the installation of ETA and verify that the installation will be ready to accept them. In the casewhere installations are located close together, communication with secondary installations shall be

conducted as soon as practical.

Prior to entering the 500 meter zone, the vessel's master shall include in the JSA (i.e., crane ops, personnel transfer) and Deck Logbook that communication has been established prior to entering the 500meter zone, including the name of the person to whom communication was made and their title, and

agreement on further instructions from the installation.

If communications are not established, vessel may not enter the 500 meter zone until communicationshave been established and there is agreement to enter the 500 meter zone.

While the vessel is in the 500 meter zone and if communication has been lost and is not re-established within a reasonable amount of time, the vessel should, if possible, move to a safe distance away from the

installation until such time communications are re-established.

During diving operations, the vessel shall not enter the 500 meter zone without permission. Diveoperations, pipe lay barge operations, and other special operations may require a safety zone more than500 meters. The U.S. Coast Guard should be notified so that the appropriate information can be included

in the Weekly District 8 Notice to Mariners and the Marine Broadcasts. Reference is made to“Procedures for USCG Notification – Dive Operations/Pipe Lay Operations/Special Operations Safety

Zone Requests” listed in the Document List, Table 3. It is the responsibility of the Chevron ProjectManager or the Chevron Person Leading Work to complete the form and send it to the appropriate CoastGuard office.

During these operations, vessels shall not enter the safety zone without permission. Once permission is

granted the name of the person granting permission to enter the safety zone and their title is recorded inthe Deck Logbook.

Vessel – Installation Communication Mitigation

Should the vessel Master conclude that the communication with the installation is not satisfactory (e.g.,holding idle on station for an extended period of time without explanation), the vessel shall contact the

marine coordinator (Logistics Decision Support Center) or shore base to advise that a hazardous situationexists.

If communications is not satisfactory, the vessel shall contact the applicable Shore Base and/or LogisticsDecision Support Center.



The Shore Base will enter in SiteSafe a Near Miss report for communication complaints from vessels for evaluation and corrective actions.

Marine Safety Awareness

SafeGulf is required for those employees and contractors traveling offshore. HUET training and refresher

training is required for employees traveling offshore more than 12 times a year.

For traveling to Deepwater Exploration and Projects (DWEP) Seismic Operations, Offshore Facilitiesand/or Drilling Operations HUET Training and refresher training every three years is required. Referenceis made to “DWEP Offshore Travel Policy” listed in the Document List, Table 3.

Contractors are required to subscribe to IS Networld and submit answers for areas covering PersonnelOffshore Orientation and HUET Training. Their answers are verified through audits.

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation, and Enforcement (ex-Mineral Management

Service) requires offshore workers to attend training for Marine Trash and Debris.

The U.S. Coast Guard requires a Safety Orientation for Offshore Workers per 46 CFR 131.320.

Questions regarding the above processes should be directed to the GoM Marine Expert/Advisor.

Sincerely,

Roger C. Tucker

Roger C. (Butch) Tucker Shorebase and Marine Transportation Manager

Attachment 1: “DWEP Offshore Travel Policy”

Attachment 2: “Marine Trash and Debris Awareness NTL 2007-G03”



Attachment 1: DWEP Offshore Travel Policy

Required Offshore Travel Training Policy

For Deepwater Exploration/Projects SBU (DWEP)Chevron North America Exploration and Production Company

ObjectiveDWEP values the safety of all employees, contractors, visitors, suppliers and anyone who travels to DWEPSeismic Operations, Offshore Facilities and/or Drilling Operations and is committed to Incident Free Operations(IFO). This policy sets and mandates the minimum DWEP training requirements for offshore travel.

Scope

1. The DWEP Required Offshore Travel Training Policy is applicable to all Offshore Workers which includesemployees, contractors, visitors, suppliers and anyone who travels to DWEP Seismic Operations, OffshoreFacilities and/or Drilling Operations.

Required Training

SafeGulf

• All Offshore Workers must successful compete SafeGulf orientation training

• A valid SafeGulf Wallet Card or proof of successful completion of the training must be carried by OffshoreWorkers

• Cards or other proof of training must be available for presentation and verification to shore base securityand offshore travel staging personnel and/or security before travel

Water Survival/HUET Training

• Offshore Workers must successfully compete Water Survival/HUET training every 3 years

• A valid Water Survival/HUET Wallet Card or proof of successful completion of the training must be carried byOffshore Workers when travelling offshore

• Cards or other proof of training must be available for presentation and verification to shore base securityand offshore travel staging personnel and/or security before travel

• Beginning in J anuary 2013 Water Survival/HUET trainingconduc ted with a Modular Egress TrainingSimulator (METS

TM)*) will be the only recognized valid training. Therefore, any training taken as initial

or refresher training beginning NOW must be with a provider using METSTM

.



DWEP Offshore Travel Policy

Exceptions

• Exceptions to DWEP Required Offshore Travel Training Policy are discouraged

• Emergency situation exceptions require written approval from the SBU VP, MCP GM, D&C GM orExploration GM

• All other exceptions require the written approval of the SBU VP

Responsibility

All employees, contractors, visitors, suppliers and anyone who travels to DWEP Seismic Operations, OffshoreFacilities and/or Drilling Operations is expected to comply with this policy as of October 1, 2009. AnyOffshoreWorker who violates this policy and has not received the required training or who cannot produce valid proof of training will be deemed not Fit-For-Duty and will not be permitted to travel offshore. DWEP Employees orContractors who knowingly violate or falsify the policy or required training records will be subject to disciplinaryaction.

DWEP Supervisors and Managers are responsible for ensuring all DWEP employees and contractors comply with

this policy.

Employees are responsible for successfully completing and maintaining a current/valid status of the requiredDWEP offshore travel training. Employees must carry valid proof of successful completion of the required training(SafeGulf and Water Survival/HUET) when traveling to DWEP Seismic Operations, Offshore Facilities and/orDrilling Operations.

Those who authorize or escort offshore visitors are responsible for ensuring the visitor complies with this policy.

* The Modular Egress Training Simulator (METS™) is the most advanced underwater escape training simulator available in the world today. The METS™ demonstrates real-time immersion and inversion, and features exit-specific technology that replicates more than a dozen types of fixed-wing and rotary aircraft. It is moreinternationally known and will support the OPITO (Offshore Petroleum Industry Training Organization) and

BOSIET (Basic Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency Training) requirements. Currently the Water SurvivalTraining Center (via Occupational Safety Training, Inc in Brookshire, TX) is the only supplier of this course inTexas. This same company also offers the training in New Iberia, Louisiana.



Attachment 2: Marine Trash and Debris Awareness NTL 2007-G03



Marine Trash and Debris Awareness NTL 2007-G03
















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