The Joint Industry Project (JIP), focusing on the development of a new design and certification standard for equipment for pipeline and cable offshore operations, is completed. The project led by DNV GL aims to reduce uncertainty, cost, increase efficiency and safety throughout the lifecycle of the equipment.
Phase 1 focused on the identification and clarification of the aspects such as the difference between the equipment types and the standard lifting appliances, and the building blocks and functional groups in the pipeline and cable operation deck spread.
A key attribute of phase 1 was the drafting of a glossary for the definition of the common terms used across the industry.
The data analysed during phase 1 has identified and recorded various processes across the industry regarding equipment for pipeline and cable offshore operations. The activities of Phase 2 will be focused on the development of a separate standard for the pipeline and cable operations equipment that will harmonize the position of individual stakeholders and consolidate the trend for a standard approach throughout the lifecycle of the equipment.
Due, to start shortly, Phase 2 is planned to take 12 to 18 months.
