14.1.1 An Operating Manual containing guidance
for the safe operation of the unit under normal and emergency conditions,
to the satisfaction of the Administration, should be on board and
available to all concerned.
14.1.2 The Operating Manual should include the
following information where applicable:
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.1 a general description of the unit;
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.2 limiting design data for each mode of operation,
including loading, wave height, wave period, wind, current, draught,
temperature, assumed sea-bed conditions, and other environmental factors;
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.3 general arrangement plans showing watertight
compartments, closures, vents, permanent ballast, and allowable deck
loadings;
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.4 light ship data and hydrostatic curves or equivalents;
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.5 capacity plan showing the capacity, centre
of gravity and free surface correction for each tank;
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.6 instructions for operation of the unit including
preparations and the approximate length of time required for meeting
severe storm conditions, procedures for changing modes of operation
and any inherent operational limitations;
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.7 stability information setting forth the allowable
maximum height of the centre of gravity in relation to draught data
or other parameters based upon compliance with the intact and damage
stability criteria;
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.8 examples of loading conditions for each mode
of operation and instructions for developing other acceptable loading
conditions;
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.9 plans and instructions for the operation of
the ballast system;
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.10 schematic diagrams of main and emergency power
supplies and electrical installations;
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.11 schematic diagrams of main oil fuel transfer
and storage systems;
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.12 a plan showing hazardous areas;
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.13 fire control plan including type and location
of fire-fighting appliances and escape routes from all compartments;
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.14 safety provisions including location and operation
of life-saving appliances and a procedure for evacuation of personnel
from the unit;
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.15 the rated capacity for each reeving of the
drilling derrick; and
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.16 the identification of the helicopter used
for the design of the helicopter deck.