Scope and application

This standard is applicable for design and construction of drilling facilities for use on all types of fixed and floating offshore installations.

The standard should be applied from concept design through to final construction, including major modifications.

The technical and procedural/certification requirements as given in this standard apply to temporary installed equipment on board as well.

Guidance note:

See DNV Offshore Technical Guidance OTG-07 for details.

The requirements of this standard shall be supplemented where installation specific design or assessment shows that higher standards are more appropriate.