Regulations of 4 September 1987 No.

856 on the construction of mobile

offshore units
Legal basis: Laid down by the Norwegian Maritime Authority on 4 September 1987 under the Act of 9 June 1903 No. 7 relating to public control of
the seaworthiness of ships etc. Legal basis amended to Act of 16 February 2007 No. 9 relating to ship safety and security (Ship Safety and Security Act)
sections 7, 8, 9, 11, 14, 21, 28a and 45 cf. Formal Delegation of 16 February 2007 No. 171, Formal Delegation of 31 May 2007 No. 590 and Formal
Delegation of 19 August 2013 No. 1002.
EEA references: EEA Agreement Annex XIII point 6 (Directive 89/336/EEC as amended by Directive 92/31/EEC), Annex II Chapter XXXII point 1
and Annex XIII point 56d (Directive 96/98/EC), Annex II Chapter XIX point 1 (Directive 83/189/EEC replaced by Directive 98/34/EC).
Amendments: Amended by Regulations of 21 December 1987 No. 1110, 22 August 1988 No. 760, 12 May 1989 No. 344, 22 May 1990 No. 468, I
November 1990 No 927, 20 December 1991 No. 982, 7 December 1993 No. 1305, 28 February 1994 No. 153, 11 October 1996 No. 980, 28 January
1997 No. 122, 18 February 1997 No. 142, 29 December 1998 No. 1467, 2 March 1999 No. 402, 11 April 2003 No. 496, 28 June 2004 No. 1042, 28 June
2004 No. 1046, 29 June 2007 No. 1006, 14 March 2008 No. 305, 12 December 2008 No. 1325, 18 January 2011 No. 56, 19 August 2013 No. 1036, 5
September 2014 No. 1158, 19 January 2016 No. 37, 5 July 2016 No. 897, 19 December 2017 No. 2322, 20 December 2017 No. 2379.

Section 1
Definitions
For the purpose of the present Regulations the following definitions shall apply:
1. Unit: Mobile platforms, including drilling ships, equipped for drilling for subsea petroleum deposits, and mobile
platforms for other use than drilling for subsea petroleum deposits.
2. Recognized classification society: Any classification society with which the Ministry has entered into an agreement
pursuant to section 41 of the Ship Safety and Security Act:
1. American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)
2. Bureau Veritas (BV)
3. DNV GL
4. Lloyd’s Register of Shipping (LR)
5. Nippon Kaiji Kyoaki (Class NK)
6. Rina Service S.p.A (RINA).
3. MOU classification society: A recognized classification society with which there is an additional agreement on its
carrying out inspections and surveys, etc. on mobile offshore units. The following societies are MOU classification
societies:
1. American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)
2. DNV GL
3. Lloyd’s Register of Shipping (LR).
4. Functional loads: Constant static loads (aggregate weight of structure and fixed equipment).
Movable static loads (weight of equipment, etc.). Variable static loads (weight of supplies, ballast, etc.). Dynamic
loads (loads from cranes, etc.).
5. Environmental loads: Waves, wind, current, tide, marine growth, temperatures, sea bed conditions.
6. Water level: Depth as given in the chart.
7. Company: Cf. the definition given in section 4 of the Ship Safety and Security Act.
8. Safety Management System: All systematic efforts which the company is required to make to ensure that activities are
planned, organized, performed and maintained in accordance with requirements laid down in or pursuant to Act of 16
February 2007 No. 9 relating to ship safety and security.
9. Special purpose containers: Containers to be used for purposes other than transport and/or storage of goods (such
as test containers, workshop containers, diesel generator containers etc.).
10. Fire-resistant cable: Fire-resistant according to the International Electrotechnical Commission – 331 (IEC-331).
11. Certified:
a) In respect of equipment and materials: Equipment which satisfies the requirements specified or materials
complying with a recognized standard which are certified, approved or type-approved by:
– a Notified Body,
– an accredited certifying body,
– a recognized classification society,
– other public or private institution which is recognized by the Norwegian Maritime Authority, or
– the administration of a country that has ratified the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) Convention.
b) In respect of the execution of work: Personnel who according to regulatory requirements are required to hold
special qualifications for performing specific tasks and certified by:
– a recognized classification society,
– an accredited certifying body, or
– other public or private institution which is recognized by the Norwegian Maritime Authority.
12. Automatic identification system (AIS): A system which enables the exchange of information on the ship’s
identity, type, position, course, speed, navigational status and other safety-related information between ships fitted
with AIS and between ships and shore-based AIS facilities.
 13. Voyage data recorder (VDR): Equipment which continuously and automatically records navigational and safety-
related information, primarily for casualty investigation purposes.
14. LRIT equipment: Equipment for long range identification and tracking of ships.
Amended by Regulations of 29 December 1998 No. 1467 (in force on 1 January 1999), 2 March 1999 No. 402 (in force on 1 September 1999), 11
April 2003 No. 496 (in force on 1 July 2003), 29 June 2007 No. 1006 (in force on 1 July 2007), 12 December 2008 No. 1325, 18 January 2011 No. 56,
5 July 2016 No. 897.

Section 2
Scope of application
1. These Regulations apply to mobile offshore units which are or will be registered in a Norwegian ship register.
2. Mobile offshore units which are registered in a Norwegian ship register may, until the next certificate issue, comply
with the requirements that applied at the time of the last certificate issue.
3. For units which will be used in areas outside the North Sea for some length of time or which are built especially
for operation in such areas, other solutions than those prescribed in these Regulations may be accepted if local
conditions indicate that this is justifiable. A prerequisite of such solutions is that the safety of crew and equipment
corresponds to that which applies to operation in the North Sea for units constructed and operated in accordance
with the provisions governing such activities. In this connection the Norwegian Maritime Authority may certify
mobile offshore units according to IMO’s Code for the Construction and Equipment of Mobile Offshore Drilling
Units, 1989 (1989 MODU Code, A.649(16)).
4. The company shall make a general evaluation of the total safety and document that alternative solutions as
referred to under item 3 above will give satisfactory safety.
Amended by Regulations of 28 Feb 1994 No. 153, 11 Oct 1996 No. 980 (in force 1 July 1997), 2 March 1999 No. 402 (in force 1 Sept 1999), 11 April
2003 No. 496 (in force 1 July 2003), 28 June 2004 No. 1042.

Section 3
Duties
The company, employer, offshore installation manager and others who have their work on board shall perform their
duties in accordance with the Ship Safety and Security Act and the supplementary provisions laid down in these
Regulations.
Amended by Regulations of 11 April 2003 No. 496 (in force on 1 July 2003), 29 June 2007 No. 1006 (in force on 1 July 2007), 19 August 2013 No.
1036 (in force on 20 August 2013).

Section 4
Documentation
1. The company shall be able to document that the requirements of these Regulations are complied with.
Documentation shall be sent to the Norwegian Maritime Authority on request. The contents, scope and type of
documents and the time of submission shall be decided by the Norwegian Maritime Authority.
2. For units being built for classification in a MOU classification society, drawings, specifications, information, etc.
concerning those matters (control areas) that are delegated shall be submitted to the MOU classification society in
question. The classification society shall report to the Norwegian Maritime Authority in accordance with the terms
of the agreement between the two parties.
3. For units which are not classed by a MOU classification society, the company shall be able to document a safety
standard that is equivalent to that of units having such class.
4. The company shall be able to document that electrical installations and area classification (hazardous areas) comply
with the regulations in force on maritime electrical installations laid down by the Norwegian Directorate for Civil
Protection. The contents, scope and type of documents and the time of submission shall be decided by the Norwegian
Directorate for Civil Protection, which upon request shall receive the requested documentation directly.1
Amended by Regulations of 18 Feb 1997 No. 142 (in force on 1 January 1998), 2 March 1999 No. 402 (in force on 1 September 1999), 11 April 2003
No. 496 (in force on 1 July 2003), 28 June 2004 No. 1046, 29 June 2007 No. 1006 (in force on 1 July 2007).
1 The regulations implement Directive 89/336/EEC (EMC Directive) of 3 May 1989 with amendment directive 92/21/EEC. The EMC Directive
applies to all pieces of equipment on mobile offshore units which may cause electromagnetic disturbance or whose functioning can be influenced by
such disturbance. Among others, EMC Directive require CE-marking of all such equipment.

Section 5
Requirements for a Safety Management System for design and construction
1. The company shall ensure that a Safety Management System is established, implemented and developed to ensure
that design and construction are in accordance with the requirements laid down in or pursuant to the Act of 16
February 2007 No. 9 relating to ship safety and security.
2. The following elements, inter alia, shall form part of the Safety Management System:
2.1. Description of the goals of the organization in the areas of safety and protection of the environment.
2.2. Procedures, instructions or other routines describing the planning and carrying out of activities to reach the goals of
the organization.
2.3. The organization, planning and carrying out of operations with associated activities.
2.4. Specification of the distribution of responsibilities, authority and tasks, as well as command structure.
2.5. An overview of relevant rules and regulations, as well as a description of how the organization keeps itself updated
with regard to the consequences of new or amended legislation.
2.6. Description of and requirements for documentation and information systems, as well as procedures for the control
and management of these
2.7. Procedures and/or instructions for non-conformance treatment and reporting.
2.8. Plans for the following up and further development of the Safety Management System.
2.9. Procedures and/or instructions to ensure that contractors involved in activities associated with mobile offshore units
observe the requirements laid down in or pursuant to the Act of 16 February 2007 No. 9 relating to ship safety and
security.
2.10. Procedures and/or instructions to ensure that competent personnel are used during the planning and carrying
out of activities.
2.11. Procedures and/or instructions to ensure that the company's employees and the contractor's employees receive
training as required.
3. All sections of the company shall be provided with all relevant parts of the Safety Management System.
4. Responsibility for supervision of the Safety Management System shall lie within a separate section of the
organization. This section shall have sufficient freedom to supervise all systems and shall normally be without
operative responsibility. The section shall be in direct contact with the highest level of management.
5. At regular intervals, the section assigned responsibility for supervision of the Safety Management System shall
perform system audits, report any non-conformities and follow up the carrying out of corrective action.
6. At regular intervals, the other parts of the organization covered by the Safety Management System shall perform
verification. The unit carrying out the verification shall have the necessary independence in relation to the domain
which is the subject of verification.
7. The company shall ensure that sufficient resources are available for the establishment, following up and further
development of the Safety Management System.
Repealed by regulation of 11 April 2003 No. 496 in force on 1 July 2003. Added by regulation of 14 March 2008 No. 305 (in force on 24 March
2008).

Section 6
Construction and strength, etc.
1. General
1.1. The unit shall be constructed in such a manner as to be strong enough to withstand the weather and wind
conditions which may be anticipated in the areas in which the unit shall operate. The unit shall be of sufficient
strength to withstand the most unfavourable combination of maximum environmental and functional loads.
1.2. When dimensioning load-bearing structures, simultaneous environmental loads with an annual probability of
10-2 for wind and waves and an annual probability of 10-1 for current shall as a minimum be used. As an
alternative to load combination with a given probability, response with the same probability may be used.
2. Calculations
2.1. A calculation of the unit, including hull, deck, legs, leg supports, elevating and locking system for legs, deck
houses and other main structural members, shall be carried out.
2.2. The calculations shall be carried out in accordance with the design criteria and calculation methods currently
in force, as set out in the rules of an MOU classification society. The calculations shall take into account the
following:
2.2.1 The calculations shall be carried out for the relevant loading conditions with the least favourable combination
of the maximum local environmental and functional loads.
2.2.2. When dimensioning load-bearing structures, the buckling resistance shall be the same for permanent loads,
functional loads, environmental loads and deformation loads, or combinations of these loads.
2.2.3. The elevating machinery for self-elevating units shall be designed to lift 50% above normal load. The locking
system for the legs shall be designed for 3 times the normal load. Normal load means maximum elevated weight,
with a centre of gravity causing the largest axial stress on one leg. The pre-load condition is not included in the
term.
2.2.4. For submersible and self-elevating unit a calculation shall be carried out showing that the unit has a safety factor of
1.5 against capsizing (proportion between stabilising and overturning moment). When calculating the capsizing
moment the most unfavourable combination of environmental and functional loads shall be taken into account. The
moment shall be calculated around the maximum stressed edge of the foundation of the legs.
2.2.5. In selecting steel materials for hull and legs, temperature conditions which may be expected shall where
necessary be taken into consideration. In constructions exposed to special stresses, such as legs etc., steel of
good resistance capability against brittle fracture and which is certified by a recognized classification society
shall be used.
2.2.6. Where material fatigue may occur due to variable load, this must be taken into account during the design stage.
2.2.7. Vibration due to wind, waves, and propulsion machinery etc. and which can cause damage to unit or legs, shall
be examined and if possible avoided.
2.2.8. The unit shall be calculated for the stresses which may be anticipated from fenders and other mooring
attachments.
2.2.9. The maximum wave height and related wave period or similar criteria which the unit is intended to tolerate
during jacking down, short hauls (less than 12 hours between positions where it is safe and possible to jack up
the unit) and long hauls, and under what maximum conditions jacking up can be commenced to avoid damage
to the unit, shall be calculated. Similar calculations shall be carried out for submersible and semisubmersible
units in order to establish under what maximum conditions the unit can be towed/sailed before it has to be
submerged.
Practical information on the limitations established by these calculations shall be included in the operation
manual for use on board. Where it is practicable to take action to reduce the risk of damage to the unit during
towing/sailing, for instance by altering speed and/or course, lowering of legs, etc., necessary practical
information on these precautions shall be included in the operation manual.
2.2.10. All decks for cargo shall be calculated for a certain maximum deck load per m2 in addition to loads from
constant static loads. The operation manual shall contain practical information about the maximum allowable
deck loadings.
3. Meteorological data (M data) and unit performance data (P data)
3.1. All units shall have equipment and instruments on board for the collection of the following M data:
– air temperature and atmospheric pressure
– humidity
– wind force and direction (mean values for a 10-minute period)
– weather since previous observation
– sea temperature and state
3.2. The Norwegian Maritime Authority may require that the company send in M data to the Norwegian Meteorological
Institute.
3.3. For units of a novel construction (design), the Norwegian Maritime Authority may require that the company collect
experience data for the unit’s performance and movements (P data).
4. Construction and control
4.1. Only welders certified according to NS-E1-287 part 1 or to an equivalent standard shall carry out welding of
main structures.
4.2. A 100% welding control of all important joints and other important connections and welding constructions shall
be carried out by means of x-ray, ultrasonic, magnaflux or similar methods. Furthermore, the welding control
shall be carried out to such extent as to ensure that the work has been satisfactorily carried out.
4.3. Construction connections and joints and other important details shall be so constructed that stress concentrations
are avoided as far as practicable.
4.4. Plates in main structures loaded in directions of the thickness shall be ultrasonically tested after welded into the
construction. In addition ultrasonic checks shall be made after welding to ensure that the plate has not been
laminated during welding.
4.5. There shall be good alignment between scantlings on each side of transverse members.
5. Elevating system of jack-up units
5.1. The elevating system of the unit shall be so constructed that the relative position of legs and unit can be
controlled during a cut-off of the power supply to the elevating installation or one of the elevating installations
of a leg.
5.2. The elevating system shall be constructed in such a manner that it is possible to preload each of the legs with a
load which is heavier than the load which will occur during all operational conditions in a jacked-up position.
5.3. Self-elevating units shall have spud cans suitable for the seabed conditions at the site
6. Drainage from decks
The decks of the unit shall be constructed in such a manner that shipped water easily drains off.
7. Securing of superstructures and equipment during heeling
7.1. The unit’s superstructures and fixed equipment shall be constructed and mounted in such a manner that they
will be able to withstand heeling corresponding to the most unfavourable angle of heel in any direction which
the unit could get following damage as defined in section 21 of the Stability Regulations.1
7.2. The unit shall be so constructed that all equipment which is not fixed and which may block escape routes or
represent a danger for the persons on board by displacement or heeling, may be secured in a safe manner in
order to withstand the above mentioned angle of heel.
Amended by Regulations of 2 March 1999 No. 402 (in force on 1 Sept 1999), 11 April 2003 No. 496 (in force on 1 July 2003), 29 June 2007 No. 1006
(in force on 1 July 2007), 19 December 2017 No. 2322 (in force on 1 January 2018).
1 Cf. Regulations of 20 December 1991 No. 878 on stability, watertight subdivision and watertight/weathertight means of closure on mobile offshore
units.
 Section 6a
Electrical installations and equipment
Electrical installations and equipment shall be in accordance with the regulations in force on maritime electrical
installations, and the regulations on electrical equipment.1,2
Added by Regulations of 11 April 2003 No. 496 (in force on 1 July 2003), 28 June 2004 No. 1046.
1 Cf. the Norwegian Directorate for Civil Protection.
2 The regulations implements Directive 89/336/EEC (EMC Directive) of 3 May 1989 with amendment directive 92/21/EEC. The EMC Directive
applies to all pieces of equipment on mobile offshore units which may cause electromagnetic disturbance or whose functioning may be influenced by
such disturbance. Amongst other things, the EMC Directive provides that all such equipment must be CE-marked.

Section 6b
Machinery systems
1. Machinery, appurtenant systems and components shall be in accordance with the rules of the MOU classification society
pertaining to mobile offshore units. This includes:
– machinery, appurtenant systems and single components in general;
– main and auxiliary machinery;
– propulsion and steering arrangement;
– boilers, pressure vessels, thermal oil installations and incinerators;
– pumps and piping related to the machinery systems and the hull; and
– ventilation of machinery spaces with combustion machinery.
2. Machinery installations in hazardous areas shall be in accordance with chapter 6.7 of the MODU Code (1989).
Added by Regulation of 11 April 2003 No. 496 (in force on 1 July 2003).

Section 7
Operation in areas with temperatures considerably lower than 0°C
1. For units which are desired to be able to operate in areas with a daily mean temperature below 0°C, it shall be
possible to document that the unit will be able to operate safely under the environmental conditions in question.
2. On 22 August 1988, the Norwegian Maritime Authority laid down requirements for fixed, battery-operated
emergency lights to be installed on units which shall be able to operate in areas with temperatures considerably
lower than 0°C. Those requirements are included as Appendix III to these Regulations. The company shall
supply information about the maximum environmental conditions (temperature in air and sea, air humidity,
etc.) under which it is desired to operate.
3. Documentation
3.1. The documentation for operation under these environmental conditions shall be possible to submit as:
– Technical documentation
– Operation instructions
3.2. It is a condition that under technical documentation all documentation of the unit as such has been included, as
well as documentation that all relevant equipment and systems have been constructed to operate under the
specified environmental conditions. Grouping of the documentation may for instance be:
3.2.1. Construction of the unit as such. (For instance hull, crane pedestal, derrick foundation, helicopter deck, etc.).
3.2.2. Systems and equipment for daily normal operation of the unit. (For instance cranes, ballast systems, anchoring
systems, fresh water systems, air, systems, ventilation etc.).
3.2.3. Systems and equipment for operation during emergency situations. (For instance alarm systems, battery
emergency lighting, life-saving equipment, fire line, rapid release of anchor winches etc.).
3.2.4. Structural strength consequence of formation of ice loads on components and equipment. (For instance under
helicopter decks, on crane arms, pipelines, cable conduits, etc.).
3.2.5. Estimate of maximum assumed ice loads as well as load condition with this ice load included. With regard to
stability the result shall satisfy the KG limit value in question.
3.2.6. Arrangement and equipment for keeping certain areas of the unit free of ice. (For instance defrosting system for
escape routes, life-saving equipment, work areas, etc.).
3.2.7. Protection in order to prevent critical conditions in the working environment. (For instance wind screens or
walls, heating).
3.2.8. Equipment to compensate for the safety consequences represented by a closed construction. (For instance gas
alarm systems, ventilation systems etc.).
3.2.9. Use of materials in equipment and systems. (For instance cold critical materials in anchor winches and counter
measures, e.g. heating).
3.2.10. Drilling equipment.
4. Operation manual
An operation manual shall be worked out, including the measures necessary for safe and secure operation in
areas with a daily mean temperature below 0°C. The instructions shall draw clear lines for when operative
measures must be taken, for instance at low temperatures during a long period of time, low temperatures
 combined with high air humidity (danger of ice formation) etc. The operation manual shall also state necessary
measures to take in the event that the design criteria are exceeded, for instance in case of greater ice formation
than presupposed in the stability calculations, or lower temperatures than those for which the unit has been
documented.
Amended by Regulations of 22 august 1988, 1 Nov 1990, 11 April 2003 No. 496 (in force on1 July 2003), 29 June 2007 No. 1006 (in force on 1 July
2007).

Sections 8–9
Repealed by Regulation of 2 March 1999 No. 402, in force on 1 Sept 1999.

Section 10
Distance between sea level and deck
1. The lower deck of the unit shall be at a safe distance from the sea level.
1.1. Semi-submersible units
1.1.1. The distance between the lower deck and the sea level is governed by the freeboard. For provisions on freeboard
and load line conditions, reference is made to section 29 of the Stability Regulations.1
1.1.2. If the unit is intended to pump over board ballast in heavy weather in order to increase the distance between the
lower deck and the sea level, the procedure on when and how such operation shall be carried out shall be included
in the operation manual.
1.1.3. By means of model tests or by calculation it shall be shown that the unit has a safe movement and immersion
characteristic in all probable wave spectra and up to wave heights being at least 10% higher than the maximum
wave height for which the unit is designed. If the unit with superstructures, deckhouses, etc. has not been
designed for wave forces, there shall be a distance of 1.5 m between the lower deck and the maximum wave
crest elevation.
1.2. Self-elevating units
In the elevated condition, the distance between the underside of the lower deck and the maximum wave
crest shall be positive for the highest wave crest with an annual probability of 10-4 including seasonal
adjustment. The calculation of the maximum design wave crest shall be based on maximum water level. The
environmental effects shall be combined in accordance with the below table.
Wind Waves Current Water level*

Combination of 10-4 10-4 10-1 10-2

environmental effects acc.
to section 10.1.2.
(return period)

* Maximum water level (maximum storm surge and highest astronomical tide).
Amended by Regulations of 11 April 2003 No. 496 (in force on 1 July 2003), 19 December 2017 No. 2322 (in force on 1 January 2018).
1 Regulations of 20 December 1991 No. 878 on stability, watertight subdivision and watertight/weathertight means of closure on mobile offshore
units.

Section 11
Emergency power supply
1. Units shall be equipped with an independent emergency power supply which is arranged and designed to be capable
of maintaining a maximum continuous output for at least 18 hours at the most unfavourable angle of heel pursuant to
section 21 of the Stability Regulations. 1
2. Emergency sources of power shall be certified. In connection with the certification of the emergency sources of
power (generator with driving machinery), a prototype test shall be performed while it is heeling at least:
– 25 degrees in any direction for semisubmersible units;
– 15 degrees in any direction for jack-up units; and
– 22.5 degrees combined with 10 degrees’ trim for units of ship type.
This prototype test shall be performed with maximum load for at least 4 hours.
3. The capacity of the emergency power supply shall be sufficient to simultaneously serve the following emergency
power consumers:
– Emergency lighting as prescribed by section 12.
– Navigational lights, light and sound signals in accordance with regulations in force.
– Fire and gas alarm and detection systems.
– Lifeboat alarm.
– Communications.
– One of the fire pump systems, as well as the control of remote-operated valves.
 – Any one ballast pump with control and valve system which is required to be connected to an emergency source
of power.
– Diving equipment, including derrick for diving bell if it requires electricity, if such equipment does not have a
separate emergency source of power.
– Helideck edge lighting.
– Charging devices for battery installations serving as an emergency source of power.
– High-pressure compressor for the recharging of compressed-air bottles to be used with the fireman’s outfit.
– Consumers other than those mentioned above, if considered to be necessary in an emergency.
4. The emergency generator room shall be located above the waterline in the greatest and most unfavourable damage
condition in accordance with section 21 of the Stability Regulations, and shall be easy to access from the open deck
following such damage.
Special consideration shall be given to the positions of openings for ventilation, air cooling system, combustion
air and exhaust in relation to the waterline referred to above.
The emergency switchboard and transformer shall be located in the emergency generator room. The emergency
switchboard can normally be supplied from the main switchboard, provided that this does not influence the
emergency switchboard if faults or breakdown should occur in the main switchboard.
On units where the main generators are located in two or more engine rooms with independent switchboards
separated from each other in respect of fire safety, one or more of the generators in at least two of the independent
engine rooms may be used as an emergency source of power. In such cases, each emergency source of power with
appurtenant panel shall be self-sufficient and completely independent of any other emergency source of power. The
fire barrier to any adjacent machinery space shall be at least either:
– a class A-60 division plus cofferdam, or
– a steel bulkhead insulated to class A-60 on both sides.
Emergency sources of power shall be located in spaces outside damage areas defined by the Stability
Regulations1.
An emergency source of power shall be so located in relation to the engine room of category A or explosive
areas that fire or explosion in those areas does not jeopardize the operation of the emergency source of power.
5. Any occurrence of damage to or failure of the emergency source of power or emergency generator room shall not
influence the main power supply.
6. The main and emergency power supply shall not be carried through the same space if the space is a machinery space
of category A or a service space with a high fire risk.
7. Cables to emergency power consumers as provided in item 3 shall to the largest possible extent be laid outside
engine rooms of category A and service spaces with a high risk of fire. Where that is not possible, the cables shall
be fire-resistant.
Cables for emergency power and lighting shall as far as possible be separated from cables for other purposes and shall
be separated from pipes used for the transport of hydrocarbons.
8. Cables to emergency power consumers and safety-critical equipment shall not be carried through a hazardous area
outside the area where the equipment itself is located.
9. As emergency sources of power may be used generators with a diesel motor or gas turbine as driver, or accumulator
batteries, or a combination of these, as for example where the generator delivers power to big consumers, and
accumulator batteries shall give the necessary energy for the required time to smaller consumers without recharging
and without the voltage dropping below 12% of the battery’s nominal voltage.
10. There shall be a separate fuel oil tank for the emergency source of power’s diesel motor or gas turbine which is
located in the same room as the emergency source of power. The oil shall have a flame point not less than 43 degrees
Celsius.
11. Starting arrangement.
– The driving machinery shall have an automatic starting device.
– The source of starting power shall be stored in two separate units which each shall be capable of at least 6
starting attempts. One of the units shall be reserved for manual operation. Stored energy may be either
automatically charged batteries or automatically charged compressed-air bottles.
– The number of automatic starting attempts shall be between 3 and 6.
– The charging devices shall be connected to the emergency switchboard.
12. Emergency sources of power shall at their installation and subsequently every two years be tested for at least 4 hours
with the greatest load which the source of power may be exposed to on board.
13. A drill comprising the start-up of the emergency generator shall be carried out every six months. The drill shall
include a load of consumers, cf. item 3. The load shall be adapted to the operation.
14. A simulated autostart shall be carried out at least once every month.
Amended by Regulations of 2 March 1999 No. 402 (in force on 1 Sept 1999), 11 April 2003 No. 496 (in force on 1 July 2003), 28 June 2004 No.
1042, 19 January 2016 No. 37 (in force on 1 February 2016).
1 Cf. Regulations of 20 December 1991 No. 878 on stability, watertight subdivision and watertight/weathertight means of closure on mobile offshore
units.
 Section 12
Emergency lighting
1. Permanently fitted emergency lighting connected to the emergency source of power shall be arranged on the unit to
an extent that provides sufficient lighting for safe escape from all areas on board. Emergency lighting shall be fitted
in the accommodation, in corridors, in staircases, along escape routes, on both sides of all watertight closing of
access openings and emergency exits, in closets for the storage of fireman’s outfits in engine rooms, in control
rooms, lift cars and places of work, on the open deck, at helicopter decks, emergency stations, mustering stations,
lifeboat stations and liferaft stations.
In the wheelhouse or other places where the light may disturb the navigation, emergency lighting may be
connected to a switch that is operated in the wheelhouse.
2. The emergency lighting at lifeboat stations and liferaft stations shall be capable of illuminating life-saving
appliances while they are being prepared for launching. The sea where lifeboats or liferafts are launched shall also
be possible to illuminate.
3. Emergency lighting requirements:
– Emergency lights shall be certified.
– Emergency lights shall be designed to withstand vibrations and other environmental requirements in accordance
with IEC 92-504 or an equivalent standard.
– Emergency lights shall have such enclosure rating (IP) as is required for the intended type and place of use,
however not lower than IP 56 on the open deck.
– Additionally, emergency lights shall be so designed or arranged that there will be no condensation.
4. In addition to emergency lighting connected to the emergency source of power, permanently fitted separate or
combined emergency lights with a built-in battery source of power shall be arranged in the places referred to in
item 1 above. The following additional requirements shall apply to such battery-operated emergency lights:
– The battery source of power shall be continuously charged and immediately start to operate in the event of
failure of the emergency source of power.
– The emergency lights shall provide continuous light for at least one hour at the temperature limit in question
provided in section 7.
– The emergency lights shall not have lower protection from explosion than zone 2, cf. section 26 of the Fire
Regulations.1
– The emergency lights shall have a built-in rectifier/charger provided with a built-in alarm function in the event
of failure of the battery’s charging circuit or voltage.
5. As an alternative to the requirement of item 4 regarding permanently fitted emergency lighting with built-in battery
source of power, permanently fitted emergency lighting connected to uninterruptible power supply (UPS) may be
used. An analysis of coverage, number of UPSs and routing of cables shall be carried out in order to ensure coverage
as set out in item 1, even after a failure/incident in a room/area, cf. sections 22 and 24 of the Regulations of 22
December 1993 No. 1239 on risk analyses for mobile offshore units.
6. Battery-operated transportable lamps shall be located in readily accessible places in the control rooms and in the
offices of the offshore installation manager, drilling manager and technical section leader and at the driller’s control
panel. Such lamps shall be of a type that is constantly charged and be certified for use in a hazardous area, zone 1.
Amended by Regulations of 2 March 1999 No. 402 (in force on 1 Sept 1999), 11 April 2003 No. 496 (in force on 1 July 2003), 19 December 2018
No. 2322 (in force on 1 January 2018).
1 Cf. Regulations of 31 January 1984 No. 227 on precautionary measures against fire and explosion on mobile offshore units.

Section 13
Marking and navigational aids
1. The unit shall be marked with the name of the unit and the name of the licensee. The marking shall be such as to
make identification readily possible from vessels as well as from aircraft. The marking shall be easily visible in
daylight as well as at night. Letters and figures shall be at least 1 metre high.
2. The unit shall be equipped with:
2.1. One or more white lights placed so as to ensure that at least one light is visible from any direction. Lights shall be placed
not more than 30 metres and not less than 12 metres above sea level and shall be visible – in a dark night with good
visibility – for at least 15 nautical miles. There shall be arranged an emergency system with a nominal visibility of at least
10 nautical miles. The lights shall give a signal in the shape of the Morse letter U every 15 seconds. The lenses of the lights
shall be so constructed as to ensure that the light – in addition to being visible for the above-mentioned distance – is visible
from anywhere in the vicinity of the unit.
2.2. One or more synchronized devices which are so constructed and installed as to emit sound signals that are audible
in all directions. The sound devices shall be audible at a distance of at least 2 nautical miles in calm weather. The
character of the fog signal shall be the Morse letter U every 30 seconds. The sound signals shall be given when the
visibility is less than 2 nautical miles.
2.3. A separate and continuously charged battery source of power with capacity for 4 days’ continuous operation of
backup U lights and the sound signalling system as referred to in items 2.1 and 2.2. The battery source of power
 shall come into operation automatically. The above-mentioned light and sound signalling devices shall be such that
they function without attendance in the event that the unit is evacuated.
3. Units shall be equipped with lights in accordance with the International Rules of the Road at Sea.
4. Equipment referred to in items 2.1 and 2.2 shall be certified. Equipment referred to in item 3 shall be type-approved
by a notified body and marked in accordance with the Regulations of 30 August 2016 No. 1042 on marine
equipment.
Amended by Regulations of 11 Oct 1996 No. 980 (in force on 1 July 1997), 28 Jan 1997 No. 122 (in force on 1 July 1997), 2 March 1999 No. 402 (in
force on 1 Sept 1999), 11 April 2003 No. 496 (in force 1 July 2003), 12 December 2008 No. 1325, 5 September 2014 No. 1158 (in force on 15 September
2014), 19 December 2017 No. 2322 (in force on 1 January 2018), 20 December 2017 No. 2379 (in force on 1 January 2018).

Section 14
Fixed means of access, ladders, stairs, railings etc. outside the accommodation
1. Number, type and location of stairs and ladders.
1.1. Closed rooms which are normally in use shall have at least two exits. Small rooms where the distance from any
point in the room to the exit does not exceed 5 metres may in certain cases be constructed with only one exit.
1.2. Stairs shall be placed in routes where the difference in level is more than 450 mm.
1.3. Permanent ladders may be permitted in cargo rooms, store rooms, tanks etc. and on cranes where it is
impracticable to arrange stairs.
1.4. In principle the ladders shall be inclined. However, vertical ladders in a height up to 18 metres may be arranged
where it is impractical to arrange inclined ladders.
1.5. Should it for practical reasons be impossible to arrange fixed ladders/stairs, removable ladders/stairs may be
permitted provided they can be securely fastened.
1.6. Fixed ladders shall be placed at all points where it is necessary to climb more than 1.5 metres to carry out
inspections.

2. Access openings.
2.1. Access openings to cofferdam, tanks, etc. shall be arranged with a nominal size of at least 600 by 400 mm (NS
2635).
2.2. Access hatches to other rooms than those mentioned in item 2.1 above, as well as access hatches for stairs and
ladders shall have a free opening of at least 600 x 600 mm. The openings shall be rounded and free of sharp
edges.
2.3. The hatch covers shall be capable of being opened by one person and shall be operable from both sides. An
exception is hatches for tanks which is not necessary to operate from both sides. It shall be possible to secure
the covers in open position. The covers shall be equipped with counterweights or similar arrangements where
this is considered necessary.
2.4. Access hatches with coamings lower than 750 mm shall be equipped with a permanent rigid railing of 1 metre.
Where this is difficult to arrange in a practical manner, alternative arrangements providing an equivalent safety
level may be used.
2.5. The railing for protection of access openings shall simultaneously afford an effective handhold during ascent
or descent through the opening.
2.6. The access and ladder arrangement shall be such as to permit ascent and descent with self-contained breathing
apparatus (compressed air apparatus). Furthermore, it shall be possible to get a grown person on a stretcher up
from spot where passage or inspection may occur.
2.7. The access to hatches shall be at least 600 mm wide and free of obstructions.
2.8. There shall be a free vertical height of at least 2 metres above inclined ladders.
2.9. Hatch coamings of a height of more than 1 metre shall be furnished with necessary steps and handrail on the
outside to give safe access.
2.10. Around openings flush with decks, ramps, etc., there shall be coamings or other equally efficient arrangements
with a height of at least 12 cm. The arrangements shall be attached in such a way that they cannot be lifted or
moved by the truck forks.

3. Construction requirements for stairs/permanent ladders:

3.1. Stairs shall have railing on both sides and the inclination shall not exceed 50°. The steps shall be at least 150 x
600 mm and shall be slip-proof in all directions. Steps in outside stairs and steps which may be exposed to oil
spills, mud, etc., may be required made of self-draining grating. Railings shall have a vertical height above steps
of at least 1000 mm and shall be furnished with at least one middle railing.
The projection of the steps shall overlap one another.
3.2. Fixed, vertical ladders shall have a breadth of minimum 350 mm, but of maximum 500 mm, between the
bearers, a depth of minimum 150 mm behind the steps and the vertical distance between the steps shall be at
least 250 mm, but not more than 350 mm. Between each rest platform and in the entire ladder, all the steps shall
be evenly spaced and be in alignment.
3.3. Fixed, inclining ladders shall have a breadth of minimum 400 mm between the bearers and a minimum depth
of 150 mm behind the steps. The vertical distance between the steps shall be at least 200 mm, but not more than
 250 mm. Between each rest platform and in the entire ladder, the steps shall be evenly spaced. The inclination
of the ladder shall not exceed 70°.
3.4. The steps shall be made of minimum 22 mm square steel bar and so mounted that one of the square bar corners
will point upwards. Alternatively, an equivalent non-slip solution may be used. There shall be single rungs in
the vertical ladders and double rungs in inclined ladders.
3.5. Single steps mounted direct on hatch coamings, bulkheads or similar, shall be of 22 mm square steel bar or
equivalent, and have the same depth behind the steps, distance between and breadth as mentioned in item 3.2
above. The steps shall be of a design which effectively stops the foot from slipping sideways and shall be
aligned with the ladders below and above. There shall also be a satisfactory handhold. If necessary a separate
handhold shall be arranged.
3.6. The maximum allowed continuous height of a ladder is 9 metres. If the climbing height exceeds this, rest
platforms with railing shall be arranged at intervals of maximum 6 metres.
3.7. If the climbing height for vertical ladders is more than 6 metres, and for especially exposed ladders, safety
hoops shall be arranged from a height of 2.5 metres and upwards. Wherever possible, safety hoops shall be
carried 1 metre above the upper level and have a breadth/depth of at least 600 x 600 mm.
3.8. Platforms and gangways shall be made of slip-proof open grating or the like, be at least 600 mm wide and have
a railing at least 1 metre high. If there is a passage or work area underneath, the openings of the grating shall
be so small that a ball of 15 mm diameter will not fall through. Alternatively a special, fine grating may be
arranged underneath the platforms/gangways.
3.9. When dimensioning ladders and stairs, fastenings, rest platforms and safety hoops, environmental conditions (sea,
weather, and wind, etc.) shall be taken into consideration and also possible strain wherever the ladders/stairs are in
an exposed position due to the handling of cargo. Platforms and gangways shall be dimensioned for 400 kp/m2. The
allowed bending of the gangways shall be maximum 1/250 between the points of support.
3.10. It is not allowed to discontinue the bearers of vertical ladders. The bearers shall be continuous to give a safe
handhold.
3.11. Inclined ladders shall have an effective handrail on each side.
3.12. In exposed places, such as masts, deckhouse, cranes, etc. where maintenance work is necessary, effective railing
or safety hoops for footing shall be arranged.
3.13. The steps shall be carried through the bearers and have continuous welding on both sides. Other constructions
which are just as effective may also be allowed.
3.14. All joints in stairs and ladders and the mounting of same shall have continuous welding of at least 5 mm weld
thickness. If, for special reasons, it is necessary to bolt the stair/ladder to fasten it, the bolts shall be effectively
secured.
3.15. Single steps shall be fastened so securely that they will be deformed before they loosen.
4. Access to the unit.
The unit shall have a safe and secure access arrangement when alongside the quay or anchored in sheltered
waters, so that persons may board in a safe manner.
Amended by Regulations of 11 April 2003 No. 496 (in force on 1 July 2003), 19 December 2017 No. 2322 (in force on 1 January 2018).

Section 15
Doors, corridors and passages
1. Doors shall have a free breadth of at least 600 mm and a height of at least 2050 mm above deck level. The height
of thresholds in doors in escape routes and in doors with heavy traffic shall not be made unnecessarily high.
2. The dog bolts of steel doors shall be marked with the direction of openings or closing and be arranged so that they
are locked in the open position. Doors in escape routes shall have centrally operated dog bolts.
3. It shall not be possible to open doors which give direct access to a stair leading to a lower level, unless a suitable
landing has been arranged in connection with the stair.
4. In the accommodation and on deck, corridors and passages shall be free of protruding arrangements and sharp edges
which may hinder passage or cause personal injury.
5. All doors, corridors, and passages shall be constructed so that an injured person on a stretcher can be carried through
and so that they allow passage with portable breathing apparatus strapped on.
6. It shall be possible to move from the forward to the stern part of the unit without having to cross open decks.
Amended by Regulation of 11 April 2003 No. 496 (in force on 1 July 2003).

Section 16
Decks and flooring
1. At places of manoeuvre, e.g. around winches, cranes, windlasses and the like, where spilling of oil, mud, etc. may
occur, there shall be expanded metal or similar material which ensures a good foothold.
2. In areas where people move about there shall be no protruding structures over which a person might stumble or on
which he could hurt himself. Wherever it is absolutely necessary to place such structures, they shall be painted in
conspicuous colours.
3. Suitable platforms shall be arranged above cable or pipelines which cross passageways.
4. Openings in the deck, passageways, platforms etc. which are more than 100 x 100 mm shall be covered with rigid
grating or be protected by railing or the like.

Section 17
Railings and enclosures, etc.
1. Railings.
1.1. Decks, passageways, scaffolding, and platforms which are 800 mm or more above the level below, shall be furnished
with fixed strong railing with toeboards along the outer edge. Where it is impractical to arrange a fixed railing,
alternative arrangements providing an equivalent safety level may be used.
1.2. The height of railings, handropes, etc. shall be at least 1 metre from deck to upper rail. There shall be two
intermediate rails with a distance of maximum 380 mm. The opening below the lower rail in the railing shall not
exceed 230 mm at the open part of the deck. The distance between stanchions shall be maximum 1.5 metres.
Amended by Regulation of 11 April 2003 No. 496 (in force on 1 July 2003).

Section 18
Mechanical ventilation outside the living quarters
1. Mechanical ventilation in spaces outside the living quarters shall be calculated in accordance with the calculation method
stated in the guidelines from the Norwegian Labour Inspection Authority regarding climate and air quality in the workplace
(DLI 444) or an equivalent standard.
2. Inlet of air shall take place through ventilation units to enable regulation of the temperature.
3. In places where the pollution of air may be especially heavy, spot extraction, extract hoods or fume cupboards shall be
provided at the source of pollution.
4. Mechanical ventilation in explosion-hazardous areas shall ensure 12 air changes per hour.
5. In the event of loss of ventilation in such hazardous areas, an alarm shall be given in the central control station.
Amended by Regulations of 11 April 2003 No. 496 (in force on 1 July 2003), 28 June 2004 No. 1046, 19 January 2016 No. 37 (in force on 1 February
2016).

Section 19
Lighting
1. Areas which persons on board may have to pass on their way to, from or during their work shall be adequately
lighted.
2. The lighting shall be at least 100 lux in stair wells. The sources of illumination shall be so arranged as to avoid
shadows on the steps of the stairs. The normal lighting shall be at least 100 lux in vestibules and corridors. The lighting
shall be at least 10 lux wherever it is necessary to pass during manoeuvring or navigation of the unit. On the instrument
panels in the pilot house etc. the lights must be capable of being regulated by means of rheostat, or screened. The
lighting shall be at least 100 lux wherever work is carried out during loading or discharging. This applies to cargo
holds, as well as exits from the holds, and the deck.
3. In machinery spaces where persons pass and work, the lighting shall be at least 200 lux. Measuring and control
apparatus shall have a lighting of at least 300 lux.
4. For the lighting of tanks for oil and other inflammable liquids, and also of holds where especially inflammable cargo
is carried, or of holds and tanks which are not free of gas, the lamps used shall be certified for use in a hazardous
area, zone 1.1
Amended by Regulations of 11 April 2003 No. 496 (in force on 1 July 2003), 28 June 2004 No. 1046.
1 Cf. the Norwegian Directorate for Civil Protection.

Section 20
Portable electric equipment
Portable electrical equipment (lamps, VHF equipment, etc.) which is to be used outside the living quarter, shall be
certified for use in a hazardous area, zone 1.1
Amended by Regulations of 11 April 2003 No. 496 (in force on 1 July 2003), 28 June 2004 No. 1046.
1 Cf. the Norwegian Directorate for Civil Protection.

Section 21
Special purpose containers
1. Special purpose containers (cf. section 1) which are brought on board shall as a minimum satisfy the following
requirements:
1.1. They shall be built of steel or other equivalent material with regard to strength and fire resistance. Containers
with lifting arrangements shall, with regard to strength, be designed for the loads that may occur in offshore
 handling. The dynamic additional loads may alternatively be taken into consideration by using standard
containers with workloads accordingly reduced (reduced load utilization).
1.2. All lining, insulation, and any furnishings, shall be made of non-flammable materials. Surface materials shall
have low flame spread characteristics.1
1.3. They shall be fitted with alarm, an appropriate automatic fire detection system and a two-way communication
system all designed for connection to the corresponding mother systems of the unit – or otherwise be equipped
with satisfactory arrangements for detection/warning/communication adapted to each individual case.
1.4. They shall be fitted with at least 1 appropriate fire extinguisher, located at the exit.
1.5. A fixed extinguishing system shall be installed in containers where, for similar spaces on board, such equipment
would be required according to the current regulations on precautionary measures against fire and explosion on
mobile offshore units. As a minimum requirement, it shall be possible to release the system manually from outside
the container. Common precautions against inadvertent release etc. must be taken.
1.6. Containers in which personnel will normally stay and in which no fixed extinguishing system is required, may
be fitted with windows.
1.7. At least 1 battery emergency light shall be installed.
1.8 All electrical equipment shall be certified for use in a hazardous area, zone 2.2 If exceptions have been made
for containers located in safe areas, the electricity supply must be connected to the unit’s emergency shut-down
system. Containers which are not equipped for location in Zone 2 areas shall be clearly marked that they may
be located in safe areas only. If the container contains sources of ignition, it shall be equipped for connection
to the unit’s emergency shut-down system, and be marked that it must be connected to this system, cf.
requirements for emergency shut-down etc. in the regulations at any time currently in force on precautionary
measures against fire and explosion on mobile offshore units.
1.9. All equipment on and in containers are subject to the same safety, inspection and documentation requirements
as similar equipment on the unit where the container is placed.
1.10. The location of containers must be evaluated and be found safe and proper in each individual case.
1.11 Containers shall be mounted in accordance with the regulations so that they will withstand the maximum heeling
angle, cf. section 6 item 7.1 above.
1.12. Containers with a length of more than 6.5 metres shall have at least 2 exits, one of which may be an emergency
exit. The main exit shall face the escape route which is assumed to be the safest, attention being paid to the
prevailing circumstances.
1.13. Containers in which personnel do not normally stay are subject to the above provisions of items 1.1, 1.2, 1.3
(for automatic fire detection systems), 1.5, 1.8, 1.9, 1.10 and 1.11.
Added by Regulations of 22 May 1990. Amended by regulation 11 April 2003 No. 496 (in force 1 July 2003), 28 June 2004 No. 1046.
1 Cf. Regulations of 31 January 1984 No. 227 on precautionary measures against fire and explosion on mobile offshore units, chapter IV.
2 Cf. the Norwegian Directorate for Civil Protection.

Section 22
Drilling installations and equipment
1. Drilling installations shall conform to a safety level that is not lower than that prescribed by Det Norske Veritas, Drilling
Plant (DRILL) or any other internationally recognized standard. Such conformance shall be checked and approved by a
MOU classification society or in any other way decided by the authority of the state to which the Continental Shelf
belongs.
2. The risks of the operation of drilling installations in relation to the other systems of the unit and the risks of the other
systems in relation to the operation of drilling installations shall be assessed as part of the risk analysis. Cf.
Regulations of 22 December 1993 No. 1239 on risk analyses for mobile offshore units.
Added by Regulation of 2 March 1999 No. 402 (in force on 1 Sept 1999). Amended by Regulation of 11 April 2003 No. 496 (in force on 1 July 2003).

Section 23
Repealed by Regulation of 19 December 2018 No. 2322 (in force on 1 January 2018).

Section 24
Deviations
The Norwegian Maritime Authority may, in individual cases and upon written application, deviate from the
requirements of these Regulations. There must be special reasons that make the deviations necessary and they must be
justifiable in terms of safety. If the requirements of the coastal state and the requirements of these Regulations are
irreconcilable, the Norwegian Maritime Authority may deviate from the requirements insofar as safety considerations
allow. Deviations must not contravene international agreements to which Norway has acceded.
Added by Regulation of 22 May 1990. Amended by Regulations of 2 March 1999 No. 402 (in force on 1 Sept 1999) (former section 22), 11 April
2003 No. 496 (in force on 1 July 2003).
 Section 25
Mutual recognition
Where the Regulations require that particular fittings, materials, equipment or devices or type of equipment etc. be
procured or found on a vessel, or that some specific measure be taken or the construction or design safety specific
requirements, the Norwegian Maritime Authority shall permit that other appurtenances, materials, devices or types of
such are installed or found on the vessel or that other measures are taken on board or that the vessel is built or designed
in another way.
The Norwegian Maritime Authority shall accept this provided that it is documented by testing or other means that the
appurtenances, materials, equipment or devices or types of such, or the arrangement, construction or design is at least as
effective as specified by the requirements of the Regulations.
The Norwegian Maritime Authority shall accept the results of tests performed by recognized testing institutions,
including testing institutions in other EEA countries. Such acceptance will be given on condition that the tests give an
appropriate and satisfactory guarantee of a technical, professional, and independent nature.
Added by Regulation of 2 March 1999 No. 402 (in force on 1 Sept 1999).

Section 26
Entry into force
These Regulations enter into force on 1 November 1987.
As from the same date, Regulations of 13 January 1986 on the construction and operation of mobile drilling platforms
and other mobile offshore units for use other than drilling for subsea petroleum deposits, which are registered or will be
registered in a Norwegian Register of Ships, are repealed.
Section 21, Special purpose containers, of these Regulations enters into force on 22 May 1990 for containers which
will be placed on board. Containers which have already been placed on board shall comply with the requirements of
section 21 by 1 January 1991.
Amendments of section 2, section 4 first paragraph items 1.3 and 1.4, section 8 and section 9 of these Regulations,
concerning stability and freeboard, enter into force on 1 January 1992.
Amended by Regulations of 2 March 1999 No. 402 (in force on 1 Sept 1999, previously section 24), 29 June 2007 No. 1006 (in force on 1 July 2007,
previously section 27).
 Appendix I
Appendix to section 6 item 2.11.1 – Environmental data, meteorological data, and mobile unit performance data, etc.
Repealed by Regulation of 2 March 1999 No. 402 (in force on 1 Sept 1999).

Appendix II
Appendix to section 8 – Wind tunnel test procedure
Repealed by Regulation of 11 April 2003 No. 496 (in force on 1 July 2003).

Appendix III
Amended by Regulation of 11 April 2003 No. 496 (in force on 1 July 2003).
Requirements for fixed, battery-operated emergency lights with reference to section 7 to be installed on units which
shall be capable of operating in areas with temperatures considerably lower than 0°C
1. In accordance with section 12 of Regulations of 4 September 1987 on construction of mobile offshore units, mobile
offshore units shall be equipped with emergency lighting. In accordance with section 7 of the present regulations
units which shall be able to operate in areas with temperatures considerably lower than 0° C, shall be able to
document the reliable operation of the equipment under such conditions.
2. In addition to complying with international provisions and requirements relating to ordinary emergency lights,
emergency lights for use in areas with temperatures below -10° C shall comply with the following requirements:
2.1. Emergency lights which are to be used for operation in areas where the monthly mean temperature (see supplement
to this appendix) may be as low as -10° C or the 24-hour mean temperature may be as low as -20° C shall be tested
and shall function (including battery and fittings) for surrounding temperatures of -20° C to +55° C.
2.2. Emergency lights which are to be used for operations in areas with temperatures lower than those mentioned in item
1 above shall be tested and shall function (including battery and fittings) for surrounding temperatures of -30° C to
+55° C.
2.3. For emergency lights which are to be used for mean temperatures below -30° C, each individual case shall be
specially considered.
2.4. Emergency lights to be used in heated rooms or in areas with temperatures down to -10° C need not be specially
tested for cold provided that satisfactory cold performance has been documented by the supplier.

Supplement for Appendix III

Heading amended by Regulation of 11 April 2003 No. 496 (in force on 1 July 2003).

Calculation of temperatures. Monthly mean temperature is calculated from the following formula:
M = n – k (n – Min)
in which n = the mean of the observations at (08.00) – 07.00 – 13.00 – 19.00 (MET) hours
MET = Meteorologic European Time
k = a factor varying with the time of year and from station to station
Min = the mean minimum temperature for every day in a month
The temperature extremes apply to the day calculated from 10.00 to 19.00 hours.

Calculation of the 24-hour mean temperature

Td = T07 + T19 + Tmin. + Tmax./4
Td = the 24-hour mean temperature
T07 = the temperature measured at 07.00 hours
T19 = the temperature measured at 19.00 hours
TMin = the minimum temperature of the 24 hours
TMax = the maximum temperature of the 24 hours