OFFSHORE
VALUE
INSB Class ascribes and is dedicated to conducting all of its operations in a
safe, responsible, impartial and ethical way, thus being regarded as a highly reliable, competent and trustworthy provider within the maritime industry.
ASSETS
INSB Class offers classification and technical engineering survey and support activities to FPSOs, FSUs, floating installations and other support units.
We support mobile offshore d floating production installatio safety, operational reliability OUR APPROACH In each assignment we take the extra step and engage actively our selves throughout the asset's survey and certification program. From a seamless class transfer to early notices for upcoming surveys and the preassessment of asset's status to determine an overview of critical areas that need consideration, INSB Class is developing into a reliable partner for the offshore world.
SERVICES INSB Class expanding specialised services are designed to help our client base address their offshore compliance with regulations, reduce risk, increase asset lifecycles and ensure operational safety.
OFFSHORE SERVICES - EXISTING ASSETS _ Classification survey and certification _ Conversion supervision _ Lay-ups inspections _ Statutory compliance & verification _ Systems and equipment certification
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drilling units (MODUs) and ons by addressing their and performance needs.
IMO COMPLIANCE Compliance with IMO requirements is also considered during the inspection process of an offshore asset to the extent required for verifying certain safety items which lead to a relevant safety statutory certificate being issued or endorsed under the delegating Flag State. INSB Class has been delegated as a Recognised Organisation (RO) by a broad number of Flag States for the performance of various statutory surveys and related certification on their behalf.
Apart from the classification survey, INSB Class performs the applicable statutory surveys with the aim to verify unit’s compliance with the applicable statutory Instruments including the IMO Code for the Construction and Equipment of Mobile Offshore Drilling Units, (MODU code), MARPOL, ITC69 as well as pertinent Flag State national requirements. During the operational life of the units and in support of its conformity compliance, our experts perform planned visits and offer a comprehensive range of technical and advisory services during upgrades or extensive maintenance plans with the aim to witnessing level of required operational safety.
OFFSHORE ASSETS
+ going offshore
Operators of offshore installations frequently have to make critical strategic decisions about their units and floating structures. With a deepening experience and expertise, INSB Class has stepped in this highly demanding and specialised segment holding a sensible understanding of the complexity and increased efficiency required to be demonstrated.
1. INSB CLASS RULES for the Classification and Construction of Floating Installations and MODUs.
STANDARDS WE APPLY INSB Class rules and standards are aligned with major international
2. OTHER INSTRUMENTS IMO MODU Code API RP, AISC-ASD standards and requirements
norms and codes API RP, AISCASD standards and requirements related to Mobile Offshore units and Floating Installations, such as the IMO MODU Code and relevant IACS Unified Requirements.
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OFFSHORE DOMAINS WE ARE ACTIVE INSB Class offshore classification and statutory compliance services are relevant and support the safe operation of various types of marine offshore units and floating installations, either engaged in oil exploration and drilling and/or in offshore production and support activities, including the following types:
#Oil exploration & Drilling •
Self-elevating Mobile Offshore Drilling Units (MODU)
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Floating Platforms
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Jack-Up units
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Drilling units
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Semi-submersible vessels
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Offshore Barges
#Offshore Production
ASSETS WE SERVE
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Floating Production Storage & Offloading vessels (FPSOs)
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Floating Storage & Offloading vessels (FSOs)
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Mobile Offshore Production Units (MOPUs)
Steadily expanding our footprint within the offshore sector by undertaking an increasing number of survey and certification assignments in popular offshore regions, we assist owners, and operators of mobile offshore units address their safety, reliability, and
#Offshore Support Vessels (OSVs) •
Anchor Handling Tugs ( AHTS)
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Platform Supply vessels ( PSVs)
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Special Purpose vessels
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Accommodation units
performance needs.
OFFSHORE ASSETS
ASSETS CLASSIFICATION
01 Inspected offshore assets and floating installations are classified according to the INSB Class pertinent Rules, which denote the acceptable degree of construction, stability and safety. The Rules also consider provisions of other recognized standards, such as the IACS URs concerning MODU units, the IMO MODU Code, API RP, AISCASD, for the purpose of verification of the unit’s sound structure and fit-for purpose condition.
02 In the scope of the INSB classification process, our marine offshore activities include: •
Review and Approval of unit’s design and corresponding engineering studies, manuals and plans, with applicable Rules & Standards;
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Determination of intended class notation under INSB Class Rules, assigned following the satisfactory completion of surveys and verification compliance;
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Performance of required class entry surveys with the inspection of several aspects of the asset's structure (i.e. hull, equipment, electrical systems, fire fighting requirements etc);
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Periodic scheduled surveys for maintenance of classification.
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TRANSFER OF CLASS #STEP 1 _ Submission of Application for Transfer of Class together with authorisation for INSB Class to contact with the loosing society and obtain pertinent unit’s survey and certification history, and class related documentation.
#STEP 2 _ Review of unit’s documentation, plans/ manuals and allocation of applicable entry-survey requirements and attendance plan. Desired unit’s class and service notations are also reviewed.
#STEP 3 _ Transfer of Class surveys, in accordance with the applicable survey requirements depending on the specifics of each asset data and cycle of previous surveys. During the class transfer process, previously posed outstanding recommendations or class conditions will be verified.
#STEP 4 _ Issue of certification - entry into INSB Class Register and issue of survey status information.
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BUILDING TRUST SHAPING SAFETY
About INSB Class INSB Class has been supporting ship operators with ship classification and IMO regulation compliance for almost 5 decades by providing quality, objective and impartial technical services. We continue to build trust in shipping, yachting, and offshore and evolve trusted relationships with maritime stakeholders by aligning the values, expertise, and competencies of the INSB Class people with our corporate mission and our strong maritime culture for safety and performance. Discover more: insb.gr
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05.2022