scope:

Introduction

This Guide provides requirements for converting existing Self-Elevating Units (SEUs) or for newly built SEUs to operate as Offshore Installations (OIs) for Hydrocarbon Production and/or Processing service.

Section 2 of the Guide describes various classification notations and options available to Owners. The remaining Sections describe the scope of classification and applicable requirements specific to the requested classification notations.

Upon satisfactory review and survey, ABS will issue documentation to the unit for a single voyage from the conversion or fabrication yard to the installation site. After the installation is completed and the Surveyor is satisfied, a report will be submitted to the Class Committee requesting issuance of a full-term Class Certificate.