GP 66-00 - 13 Aug., 2013

Group Practice
GP 6600
Structural Integrity Management (SIM) - Offshore

Structures
13 August 2013
Engineering Technical Practice
Engineering
Structural Integrity Management (SIM) - Offshore Structures
Table of Contents
Page
Foreword .................................................................................................................................... 4
1 Scope................................................................................................................................ 6
2 Normative references ......................................................................................................... 6
3 Symbols and abbreviations................................................................................................. 6
4 Order of precedence .......................................................................................................... 7
5 Overview ........................................................................................................................... 8
5.1 General ................................................................................................................... 8
5.2 Structures integrity management during project stages ............................................. 8
6 People ............................................................................................................................... 9
6.1 Leadership & Single Point Accountability .................................................................. 9
6.2 Accountabilities ....................................................................................................... 9
6.3 Competence .......................................................................................................... 12
7 Process ........................................................................................................................... 13
7.1 Risk assessment and management ........................................................................ 13
7.2 Procedures............................................................................................................ 13
8 Plant................................................................................................................................ 15
8.1 Assets ................................................................................................................... 15
8.2 Performance improvement cycle ............................................................................ 15
8.3 Protective systems ................................................................................................ 20
8.4 Decommissioning .................................................................................................. 20
9 Performance .................................................................................................................... 20
9.1 Privilege to operate ................................................................................................ 20
9.2 Annual review........................................................................................................ 20
9.3 Results.................................................................................................................. 22
Annex A (Informative) Typical annual summary report ............................................................... 24
Annex B (Informative) BP common tools ................................................................................... 25
B.1 bpFMS ............................................................................................................................ 25
B.2 bpSMART........................................................................................................................ 25
Bibliography ............................................................................................................................. 27
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expressly allow, or unless disclosure is required by law.
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List of Figures
Figure 1 - OMS performance improvement cycle.......................................................................... 4

Figure 2 - BP SIM process link to Industry ................................................................................... 5
Figure 3 - SIM Process Mapping to the BP PIC ............................................................................ 5
Figure 4 SIM key roles and interfaces ..................................................................................... 10
Figure 5 - SIM simplified competency matrix .............................................................................. 13
Figure 6 - PIC Link to Structural GPs and GNs ........................................................................... 16
Figure A.1 - Typical annual summary report ............................................................................... 24
Figure B.1 - bpFMS Global Home Page ..................................................................................... 26
Figure B.2 bpSMART tool....................................................................................................... 26
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Foreword
BP has developed standard documentation, including guidelines and specifications, in support of a

common structural integrity management (SIM) process for fixed offshore structures. Much of the
underlying technical basis supporting the development of SIM documentation has resulted from past
research and development studies conducted by BP and its nominated specialist consultants.
The SIM process includes a library of standard documentation to assist the regions in the
implementation of SIM, including specifications and guideline documents. This Group Practice (GP)
requires that a SIM process be established for all offshore fixed structures. The process can be applied
to one facility or to a fleet of facilities.
Effective SIM improves operational effectiveness by enhanced Health, Safety, Security,

Environmental (HSSE) performance, and improved business returns through increased availability of
the facility. SIM also provides the means to better identify structural risks so they can then be
managed and reduced in a cost effective and consistent manner. This enhances the BP privilege to
operate and supports the objective of being a responsible operator.
Experience has shown that implementation of a SIM process in a region cannot be fully achieved
without the use of experienced people in BP Operations, including specialised vendors and
consultants. Clear roles and accountabilities are required with appropriate levels of competencies for
the tasks involved. Key personnel requirements, competencies, and a management framework are
described in this GP. Each region is required to develop its own organisation chart as part of its SIM
regional practice.
The integrity management process for offshore structures specified in this document supports the
Operating Management System (OMS) performance improvement cycle (PIC), as shown in Figure 1,
and is structured around the four OMS elements of operating:
People (Section 6).

Process (Section 7).
Plant (Section 8).
Performance (Section 9).
Figure 1 - OMS performance improvement cycle
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The industry has developed SIM related recommended practices (ISO 19902 and API RP 2SIM),
which the phases of the BP SIM process follow for consistency, as shown in Figure 2
Figure 2 - BP SIM process link to Industry
Data Evaluation
Management
Framework
Program Strategy
The industry SIM process mapping to the OMS PIC is shown in Figure 3
Figure 3 - SIM Process Mapping to the BP PIC
M anage structural
integrity to ensure
continued operations
w ithin the safe operating
envelope.
This is a revised issue of Engineering Technical Practice (ETP) GP 6600. This Group Practice (GP)
incorporates the following changes:
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1 Scope
This GP defines the SIM process that is applicable to all Company fixed offshore structures.
The content and industry references focus on the structural elements of a fixed offshore structure
(piles, substructure, topsides modules, etc.).
The SIM process described here is equally appropriate for onshore and floating
structures.
This GP is aligned with the requirements of industry standards API RP 2SIM and
ISO 19902, which primarily relate to fixed offshore structures.
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are referenced in one or more requirements in this document.
For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition
(including any amendments) applies.
BP
GP 32-30 Inspection and Testing of Equipment in-Service - Management
Principles.
GP 66-01 Structural Risk Assessment - Offshore Structures
GP 66-02 Structural Design - Offshore Structures.
GP 66-03 Structural Assessment - Offshore Structures.
American Petroleum Institute (API)

API RP 2SIM Structural Integrity Management of Fixed Offshore Structures.
International Standards Organisation (ISO)

ISO 19902 Petroleum and natural gas industries - Fixed steel offshore structures
(Sections 23 and 24).
3 Symbols and abbreviations
For the purpose of this document, the following symbols and abbreviations shall apply:
ASE Asset structural engineer.
ASR Annual summary report.
bpFMS BP Fleet management system.
CI Continuous improvement.
CoL Competency on line.
COP Community of practice.
CVI Close visual inspection.
CVP Common value process
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EA Engineering authority.
EM Engineering manager.
ESM Engineering services manager.
ETP Engineering technical practice.
GPO Global projects organisation.
GVI General visual inspection.
HiPo High potential incident.
HSSE Health, safety, security, and environment.
IA Inspection Authority.
ISD Inherently Safer Design.
KPI Key performance indicator.
MOC Management of change.
NDE Non-destructive examination.
OMS Operating management system.
PIC Performance improvement cycle.
SCE Safety critical element.
SETA Segment engineering technical authority.
SIE Structural integrity engineer.
SIM Structural integrity management.
SMR Strengthening, modification, and repair.
S&OR Safety and operational risk.
SPA Single point accountability.
STP Site Technical Practice.
TA Technical authority.
TAR Turnaround.
4 Order of precedence
a. In the event of a conflict between this GP and a relevant law or regulation, the relevant law
or regulation shall be followed.
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b. If this GP creates a higher obligation, it shall be followed as long as this also achieves full
compliance with the law or regulation.
5 Overview
5.1 General
a. The structural integrity management (SIM) process shall be a live, on-going process from
design through to decommissioning.
b. The SIM process shall have an auditable framework to demonstrate fit for service for
continued operation of each regions offshore structures.
For the purpose of SIM, fit for service demonstrates that the facility or structural
element is operating within the criteria (safe operating limit) deemed acceptable
from the design or most recent re-assessment. In cases where the criteria are not
met, continuous risk reduction through the SIM process should be demonstrated.
c. bpFMS is a common tool, which shall be used in the implementation and delivery of the
for SIM process. Further information on bpFMS is provided in Annex A.
d. Each region shall demonstrate that the local SIM process is consistent with this GP.
5.2 Structures integrity management during project stages

a. Design of structures shall follow the principles of inherently safer design (ISD) by
eliminating hazards and threats to long term integrity where reasonably possible through:
1. Techniques which avoid hazards or reduce their impact.
2. Selection of resistant materials.
3. Reduction of unnecessary loads.
b. Risk identification.
1. Structural integrity starts in the project (greenfield or brownfield) phase with
identification of risks to be mitigated during the design and construction processes.
2. The design process shall follow the PIC to identify risks and then either eliminate or
mitigate them through appropriate engineering.
c. Risks to structural integrity for all reasonably foreseeable risks that may arise during the
full lifecycle of the structure shall be identified and mitigated during the design and
construction phase.
d. Baseline statement of integrity
1. A baseline statement of integrity shall be developed.
2. A baseline statement of integrity shall be supported by quality assured as-built records,
inspections and material certification, to enable effective future revalidation of the
structural integrity and continued management of key risks.
3. Transfer of this data to the Operations team shall be formally recorded by the GPO
handover process.
e. SIM aspects for all phases of the project shall be covered in the SOR and BOD.
f. Full design package, including material and equipment specifications, complete
construction, environment and soil, and as built records, shall be provided to operations
prior to start up.
g. For new facilities, GN 66-021 defines SIM data required by the operating Region from a
project to assist with in-service SIM of a facility.
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As a guide to best practice, GN 66-021 includes example SIM database drawings

that document and disseminate key data relating to the design/assessment,
fabrication, and installation of offshore structures.
h. All data provided by aprojectshallbebasedonverifiedasbuiltdataratherthan
approved/issuedforconstructiondata.
i. Projects shall document a register of safety critical elements as defined in GP 66-01 and
handover the register to the region.
j. Projects shall produce SIM database drawings for new structures.
k. All structural models used in the project shall be handed over to the region.
6 People
6.1 Leadership & Single Point Accountability

The key factors in delivering a successful SIM process include:
a. Ownership of structural integrity at the highest level within the region.
b. Continuous support and input from all levels of the organisation.
c. Clarity on roles and responsibilities.
d. Competency of personnel to develop and conform to the SIM requirements.
e. Open and regular communication and engagement of personnel across all areas of
integrity; within the region, globally and within the structural community of practice
(COP).
f. Allocation of sufficient funds and resources to deliver SIM.
6.2 Accountabilities
a. An identifiable SIM organisation dedicated to structural assets in the region shall be
established.
b. Figure 4 illustrates the interfaces among the key roles in the organisation. The regional
SIM shall clearly define the roles and responsibilities for delivery of the SIM process
consistent with the accountabilities described in this GP.
The organisational structure illustrated in Figure 4 is indicative of the roles
required to sustain the SIM process. The actual organisational structure will be
defined in the regional SIM document.
It is possible the ASE and SIE roles are combined; it is also possible that some of
the responsibilities of the SIE may be performed by external competent consultants.
In essence the ASE and SIE roles differentiate between a business delivery role
and a discipline engineering role.
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Figure 4 SIM key roles and interfaces
Major Projects Operations and Platform Modifications
Delivery S&OR Delivery

Independent Assurance (CVA, IVB, MWS)
EM GPO EA Regional EA ESM
Lead Engineer GPO ETA Regional TA PM** ASE*
BP
BP SIM
SIM Technical
Technical Assurance
Assurance
SIE
SETA
Implementation
(MOCs, Planning & Scheduling)
(UW Insp., Topsides Insp., Fabric Maint., etc.)
(Various Consultants and Contractors)
* The Asset Structural Engineer (ASE) may fulfil the role of Inspection Authority (IA) as defined in GP 32-30
** Project manager for platform modifications
6.2.2 Engineering Services Manager

The Engineering Services Manager (ESM) shall:
a. Establish a team of structural engineers with adequate resources to perform all SIM
requirements in the region. Resources include access to specialist consultants and
inspection contractors.
Based on the Engineering Services blueprint, the structural team usually reside in
either the Integrity Management team or the Discipline Engineering team.
b. Define the interfaces between the structural team and other disciplines and functions (e.g.
Projects and Mods, Turnaround) are clearly established.
c. Facilitate the annual SIM review and sign-off the annual summary report (ASR).
6.2.3 Regional Structural Technical Authority

The regional structural Technical Authority (TA) shall:
a. Perform assurance that the line is conforming to the SIM requirements.
b. Perform appropriate self-verification activities to demonstrate their conformance with the
SIM requirements.
c. Facilitate regular communications between the various structural discipline groups
involved in the SIM process, i.e. Operations, GPO, deployed S&OR.
d. Participate in the regional MOC procedure to assure all changes with a structural
implication.
e. Attend the annual SIM review to provide assurance that the process conforms to the SIM
requirements.
f. Review the annual summary report (ASR) prior to its sign-off by the EA.
g. Lead the regional structural & civil engineering CoP to connect all structural discipline
engineers within the region, and to share and apply lessons relevant to application of SIM.
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h. Advise on the competency of those in the regional structural engineering discipline,

including those in brownfield projects. The competency review process is detailed in
Section 6.2.8c.
i. Assure the appropriate activities required to demonstrate regulatory compliance for the
structures.
6.2.4 Asset structural engineer

The asset structural engineer (ASE) shall:
a. Oversee delivery of SIM in accordance with technical requirements outlined by the
regional structural TA.
b. Define the technical requirements of SIM process for the region and that all aspects of
structural integrity are considered and assessed.
c. Coordinate with SIM stakeholders to establish a budget and plan to implement SIM
requirements in line with the requirements defined in the regional SIM documentation.
d. Execute and deliver detailed engineering activities, studies and emergent work in support
of the operating assets.
e. Raise and facilitate Management of Change (MoC) proposals, as necessary.
f. Provide technical support and assurance in the application of Regulatory Standards, STPs
and Generic Maintenance Strategies (GMSs) within Operations and Projects, as agreed.
g. Manage third parties in delivering engineering activity and/or service.
h. Author, track and drive the closeout of anomalies with the SIE.
i. Provide the required level of access to Company facilities and resources for the structural
integrity engineer (SIE) to perform their role.
j. Communicate all changes in structural risk to the regional structural TA.
k. Oversee execution of that plans agreed with SIM stakeholders to remove or reduce
structural risk or other measures to mitigate structural risk.
l. Manage the interfaces with external service providers in support of SIM in providing
inspection, testing or repair services.
The ASE may appoint delegates to manage project specific activities of the SIM
vendor organisations as required.
m. Manage the interfaces with regional operations representatives to facilitate incorporation of
SIM activities in the assets 8Q plan and the TAR plan, if appropriate.
n. Perform an annual SIM review to confirm that all offshore structures in the region are fit
for continued operation and agree the future activity plan to maintain this status.
6.2.5 Segment engineering technical authority

The segment engineering technical authority (SETA) shall:
a. Ensure that each region has a document covering SIM.
b. Ensure that each regions SIM is conformance with this GP.
6.2.6 Structural integrity engineer

The structural integrity engineer (SIE) shall:
a. Perform engineering evaluations of the findings from above water and underwater
inspection programs.
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b. Develop the basis of assessments to be used in the re-assessment of an existing structure.

c. Perform fitness-for-purpose assessments of the structure.
d. Determine and maintain the risk categorisation of the structure.
e. Develop and periodically update the long-term strategy for risk mitigation based on the
engineering evaluation.
f. Develop the detailed scope of work for the risk mitigation inspection program.
g. Develop the ASR.
h. Apply the applicable engineering codes, standards, practices and design guides to
structural engineering activities.
6.2.7 GPO structural engineering technical authority

The GPO structural engineering TA shall:
a. Liaise with the regional structural TAs to understand the requirements of each region and
keep them appraised of project technical issues and progress.
b. Assure delivery handover of SIM supporting project information to the region at project
completion.
c. Communicate any issues related to structural integrity from the projects to the SETA.
6.2.8 Project lead structural engineer

The project lead structural engineer shall:
a. Address the need for SIM throughout the CVP and include as part of the Company
technical assurance plan in all greenfield and brownfield projects.
b. Expedite technical issues and progress, which relate to structural integrity.
c. Confirm the structural integrity of the receiving platform prior to any modifications.
d. Expedite the handover of the SCE register to the regional structural TA.
6.3 Competence
a. Competency assurance processes shall be in place for selection and retention of all key
personnel identified in the SIM organisation. The processes shall include:
1. Identifying skills and experience required for each role.
2. Confirming that appointed personnel/organisations have appropriate levels of
competency for the roles.
3. Ensuring all personnel are fully aware of objectives and requirements of the SIM
process, their part within it, and the part that all others are required to perform.
b. A simplified competency matrix is shown in Figure 5, which shows the range of
competency levels required for the key SIM roles of regional structural TA, ASE and the
SIE. The figure illustrates how the competencies of these roles are complementary and
provide the necessary coverage of all elements of the SIM process.
c. The SIE shall provide competent engineering resource across all elements of the SIM
process, subject to assessment and approval by the regional structural TA.
d. The technical competency levels for the SIM process and activities, based on the Company
Competency on Line skill levels, are as follows:
0. No experience - no understanding,
1. Awareness - basic understanding, needs development,
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2. Application - limited understanding, able to work effectively under supervision,

3. Skilful - broad understanding, able to work unsupervised,
4. Mastery - significant understanding of Company and industry requirements, able to
influence practice in Company,
5. Expert - comprehensive understanding, a recognised authority within Company and
the industry, able to define and shape best practice in Company.
Figure 5 - SIM simplified competency matrix
Management
Management
Engineering
Evaluation
Program
Strategy
Qualifications
Experience
Data
TA P R 3 3 4 4 3
ASE R P 3 3 3 2 3
SIE P R 3 3 4 3 3
P-preferred, R - required. Numbers refer to generic level descriptors in BP CoL.
7 Process
7.1 Risk assessment and management
7.1.1 General
a. Identification of structural risks shall be performed as an integral part of the SIM process
and will vary for different types of structures and locations. Structural risks include those
threats that may result in overload failure of the structural system and those that threaten
integrity of the elements.
b. Structural facility risk shall be assessed in detail in accordance with GP 66-01.
c. Risks that threaten the integrity of the SCEs, as defined in GP 66-01, include degradation
and deterioration mechanisms. These risks shall be evaluated and assessed as required to
determine the risk level in accordance with GP 66-01.
7.1.2 Structural Risks

Risks shall be clearly identified in the regional SIMS and addressed in accordance with the SIM
Strategy.
7.2 Procedures
7.2.1 General
a. The region shall have a system in place to verify that all SIM procedures are current and
accurate, and accessible to all relevant personnel.
b. The following list defines the key processes and documentation that should be collated in
the structural integrity management system (typically in or referenced by the regional SIM
procedures):
1. Structural system and associated integrity management system overview.
2. Regulatory and Company group requirements.
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3. Structural description including definition of interfaces with other systems and

accountabilities across these interfaces to ensure overall system integrity.
4. Roles and responsibilities.
5. Risk management processes.
6. Mechanical and structural integrity documentation.
7. Protective systems documentation.
8. Project and operating procedures.
9. Emergency response, intervention and repair procedures.
10. Incident reporting and investigation.
11. Management of Change procedures.
12. Performance management procedures.
13. Documentation and control procedures.
7.2.2 Management of change (MOC)

a. All facilities shall document through the MOC system temporary and permanent changes
to process, equipment, operations, and organisations that may affect structural integrity.
b. Changes that may have a structural impact shall be evaluated.
c. The results of the MOC shall be captured within the SIM data management system,
strategy, and programme.
Effective MOC procedures are integral to the SIM process to enable temporary
and/or permanent weight changes and structural or facilities modifications to be
evaluated in the context of the SIM process to ensure the fitness of structures for
continued operation. Such changes may affect the SIM strategy and future
inspection programme for the platform.
7.2.3 Information management and document control

a. If assets are fitted with in-service monitoring equipment, data relevant to asset structural
integrity shall be evaluated in context of overall SIM strategy.
b. Results of structural assessments of an asset or from structurally similar assets should be
captured within a centralised management system to enable analytical results to be
evaluated in context of the overall SIM strategy.
7.2.4 Management of incident findings

a. Findings and recommendations from incident investigations that affect structures shall be
captured during annual review/updating of assets risk assessment and fed into the SIM
process.
b. Incident findings which may apply throughout the Company structural community shall be
communicated to the region structural & civil CoP.
7.2.5 Emergency response

a. The regional emergency response plans shall be reviewed for each of the structural risks to
assure their suitability and potential effectiveness.
b. Special surveys to be performed following an occurrence of events (e.g., seismic,
hurricane, boat impact) with potential to affect structural integrity should be developed
using the guidance in GN 66-003 or other regional response plans.
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8 Plant
8.1 Assets
8.1.1 Structures Description

a. Each structure shall be specifically identified in the regional SIM document.
b. A design dossier document shallbeestablishedandmaintainedthatrecordsthestructures
technical design, operating limits, and pertinent commercial requirements.
c. The design dossier document shall include:
1. Structures description.
2. Present operating service, as well as future use or intent.
3. Legal or permit requirements.
4. Operational history.
5. As-built drawings.
6. Materials of construction and as built records.
7. Engineering design, process description, and operating parameters/assumptions.
8. Environmental and soil data.
9. Corrosion management strategy.
10. Operating and maintenance philosophy.
11. Inspection assessment and repairs strategy.
d. If the records and information listed in c. do not exist for existing and acquired structures,
the records shall be developed to establish the safe operating envelope and inform initial
validation decision, recognising that there may be uncertainty with regard to:
1. Historical performance data.
2. Construction data.
3. Environmental and soil data.
4. Original BOD.
e. Future requirements of the structures shall be clearly stated (e.g. the need to hand the
structure overattheendofastatedperiodingoodcondition,regulatoryconstraintson
decommissioning).
8.2 Performance improvement cycle

a. The alignment of the suite of structural GPs and GNs is provided in Figure 6.
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Figure 6 - PIC Link to Structural GPs and GNs
M anage structural
integrity to ensure
continued operations
w ithin the safe operating
envelope.
8.2.1 Data - recording what we have

a. SIM data and documentation shall be collected during the project phase to ensure suitable
characteristic/baseline data are gathered before dispersal of project and installation teams.
An up to date database of platform information is a prerequisite to the SIM process.
For new build structures, information on original design/assessment, fabrication,
inspection, and installation, including results of numerical analyses, all constitute
parts of the SIM knowledge base.
b. For existing assets, as much historical design and integrity data as reasonably practical
shall be collated into the database.
c. Each region shall produce SIM database drawings for existing assets if they are not
presently available.
d. Once a platform is operational, all in-service inspections, testing, modifications, repairs
and additions, weight changes, technical assessments, engineering evaluations, and
structurally significant incidents shall be added to the SIM database.
Company has developed a SIM delivery tool called bpFMS that is endorsed by the
pipelines and civil engineering discipline network. This web based tool is a data
management system with significant functionality for other SIM processes, including
data evaluation, risk based inspection planning (including optimised inspection
intervals and program work scopes), and management tools ( e.g., cost estimation
and budget planning). Refer to Annex E for more details and visit,
http://fms.bpweb.bp.com.
e. Formats for inspection reports, in particular electronic formats, should be consistent with
the SIM data management system in use.
Data collection and reporting activities should be consistent with scopes of work
and the data recording and reporting formats specified in GN 66-001 GN 66-002,
and GN 66-003 for subsea, topside, and emergency response inspections,
respectively
8.2.2 Evaluation - assessing and prioritising the risk
8.2.2.1 Risk evaluation

a. Degradation and deterioration mechanisms that may result in structural risks and/or
increase the residual facility risk shall be evaluated as defined in GP 66-01.
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b. Risks may be increased or reduced by modifications or operational changes that affect

consequence of platform failure, including safety, environmental, and business
consequences (e.g., addition of quarters to a platform, tie in of a major oil line, and
addition of storage facilities).
c. The risk evaluation process as defined in GP 66-01 shall be used to identify and itemise the
SCEs.
8.2.2.2 Engineering evaluation

a. All new and changing integrity data originating from, inspection and testing, the MOC
process (refer to 7.2.2) and/or from outside authorities, shall be subject to engineering
evaluation throughout the life of the asset.
b. The regional SIM document shall describe the process by which data is evaluated and how
actions resulting from the evaluation are tracked to closure.
It is important that the data collected be consistent with the requirements of the
inspection scopes of work and specifications. Validation and of data is an essential
part of the assurance process within SIM.
c. The criteria used in the evaluation, including but not limited to, geotechnical, metocean,
seismic, ice, fire and blast, vessel impact, deck loads, etc., shall be defined and reviewed
periodically. The time between reviews shall not exceed 5-years.
d. Structural evaluation:
1. The structural engineering team shall be familiar with the overall SIM process and
have experience with integrity management issues for structures to which data
pertains.
2. Engineering evaluation shall determine whether new data changes risk (either
consequence or likelihood) of platform failure.
3. The time and effort expended on evaluation will depend on:
a) Access to historical performance data.
b) Criticality of the element.
c) Availability and applicability of code guidance.
d) Maturity of analysis techniques.
4. Depending on the criticality of the element, evaluation may involve:
a) Engineering experience.
b) Specialist analysis.
c) Testing (if appropriate).
d) Involvement of subject matter experts.
5. Evaluation should consider effects on structural integrity at three levels, as follows:
a) Element integrity - Do affected elements continue to be fit for purpose? For
example, a boat impact may damage a brace by denting and bowing the member,
or drilling operations may require accommodation of heavy loads by a deck
structure.
b) System integrity - Does system continue to be fit for purpose? For example, does
the damaged brace affect the integrity of the jacket, or do the heavy loads affect
the integrity of the deck structure or the entire platform?
c) Fleet integrity - Does SIM strategy for the fleet require updating? For example,
are operational measures warranted to reduce incidences of boat impact, or are
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deck allowable load drawings required for drilling platforms to avoid repeat
evaluations?
8.2.2.3 Assessment
a. Ultimate strength assessments shall be performed using the requirements of GP 66-03.
b. Seismic assessments shall be performed using the requirements of GP 66-02.
c. The assessment results shall confirm whether the assessment meets the minimum regional
acceptance criteria.
d. Reporting requirements for ultimate strength assessments are defined in GP 66-03.
e. An ultimate strength assessment structural model shall be developed and maintained by the
region for each platform in the region.
f. The model shall be reviewed periodically to ensure that the model, loading and
foundations accurately reflects conditions and knowledge of the actual platform.
g. The time between reviews shall not exceed 5-years.
h. Results of evaluation shall determine whether a platform continues to be fit for purpose or
whether remediation or mitigation measures are required.
8.2.2.4 Anomalies
Each region shall have an auditable process in place to address anomalies and/or damage
identified during inspections, including:
a. Documentation.
b. Evaluation by competent engineers.
c. Monitoring or repairing in accordance with evaluation findings.
d. An anomaly log to track the present status of anomalies from discovery through evaluation
to either acceptance, update of inspection plan, or completion of a repair.
It is important that the discovered anomalies are not reviewed in isolation. The
accumulation of anomalies within the structures should be evaluated collectively
along with over changes, such as gravitational loads or metocean loads.
8.2.3 Strategy - the plan to manage the risk

a. In-service surveys of structures shall be performed to gather performance data for an asset,
with emphasis on the SCEs.
b. An inspection planning strategy shall be developed, which defines the frequency of routine
inspections of the structures, including underwater and above water.
c. The inspection planning strategy shall determine survey techniques and tooling to be used
during an inspection, as well as deployment systems with a bias to diverless solutions for
underwater routine periodic inspection.
d. Guidance on setting an inspection strategy, including the scope of inspection and the
frequency of inspection is provided in GN 66-011.
e. The inspection strategy (intervals and scope of work) shall conform to industry codes.
f. The inspection strategy shall also comply with local regional regulations.
The bpWay is to understand the performance of an asset and adopt a risk based
approach to inspection planning, which considers predicted degradation rates and
consequence of failure and is intended to focus resources where they can provide
the greatest benefit.
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Most offshore platforms operated by Company around the world are conventional
fixed offshore structures. For these structures, GN 66-011 details a risk based
methodology that may be used to develop long term plans for routine periodic
underwater inspection of platforms.
Following GN 66-011 will aid the regions in conformance with maximum inspection
intervals defined in API RP 2SIM and ISO 19902 Section 23. bpFMS incorporates
the GN 66-011 methodology for setting inspection intervals.
g. Execution of the inspection programme
1. The strategy should consider efficiencies in execution of an inspection programme.
For example, the region has the choice of performing an underwater inspection
programme annually (on a subset of the fleet) or on a campaign basis (every 3 yr or
5 yr). Choice will depend on size and characteristics of assets, as well as regional
issues, such as availability of vessels.
2. Opportunities shall be taken to minimise the number of inspection mobilisations by
harmonising inspection resources.
Examples of harmonisation include:
Performing riser condition and support inspections (in accordance with the
pipeline integrity management system, GP 43-49) as part of the structural
subsea or splash zone inspection program.
Incorporating structural rope access inspection requirements in the topside
facilities inspection plan.
Synchronising flare boom structural close visual inspection with process plant
shutdowns.
Ensuring that, if a caisson pump is pulled for maintenance, the opportunity to
perform a structural inspection of the internal face of the caisson is taken.
h. The region should ensure that the SIM strategy includes a process to identify gaps in
technology which would improve the SIM process by reducing risk to life safety, the
environment, or business loss.
8.2.4 Program - inspection, testing, and repairs

a. Periodic inspections shall be conducted in accordance with the SIM strategy to detect
deterioration/degradation over time and to discover defects.
b. The programme may include the following elements:
1. Annual above water inspections.
2. Routine periodic underwater inspection(s).
3. Routine periodic above water seismic and hurricane tie-down inspection.
4. Special inspection(s) for platform possible reuse, decommissioning, emergency
response or due diligence.
The opportunity to perform underwater inspections is restricted by the weather
window within which underwater activities can be more safely and efficiently
carried out. The preferred window will vary, depending on the area of the world,
and will tend to drive the sequence of activities for the annual SIM process.
Certain inspection activities are linked to process shutdowns or equipment
maintenance (e.g., vents/flare tips and caisson internal inspection - enabling these
requires intensive management effort).
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c. Detailed scopes of work shall be prepared for each asset to be inspected. Scopes shall be
consistent with the SIM strategy and clearly identify each of the surveys to be carried out
during an inspection, including survey techniques (e.g., GVI, CVI, NDE).
d. In addition to a scope of work, the inspection vendor shall be provided with a damage
register or element based inspection results database to enable monitoring of known pre-
existing anomalies, damage, or repairs.
The inspection vendor gathers survey data and reports it for review and assessment
by a competent structural engineer, who will then update the damage register or
database.
Work scopes should reference competent procedures and specifications for
conducting an inspection. GN 66-001, GN 66-002, and GN 66-003 provide
specifications for underwater, above water, and special inspection surveys,
respectively.
e. Scopes of work and associated ETPs, together with regional contractual and HSSE
documentation, shall form the basis of a bid package for selection of inspection vendor(s).
8.3 Protective systems

a. Structural elements that can be considered to be protective systems include blast walls,
boat guards, passive fire protection, and escape routes.
b. The SIM strategy shall specifically address how integrity of these protective systems is
assured.
c. In assessing integrity of fire and blast walls, the loading and response cases found in
GN 66-260 may be used.
8.4 Decommissioning
a. The decommissioning strategy/plan developed at the design shall be maintained and
updated as necessary during operations
b. All structural elements required for decommissioning shall be inspected periodically and
evaluated to determine their continued fit for purpose.
9 Performance
9.1 Privilege to operate
9.1.1 Regulatory and BP Group requirements

a. This GP document shall be read in conjunction with BP group policies and standards, as
well as applicable ETPs.
b. On cessation of operations or transfer of ownership, responsibilities for continued safe
operation shall be clearly communicated, including a review of risks and liabilities.
c. Before acquisition of a structure, a due diligence exercise shall be performed to ascertain
the structural condition and status of operating and maintenance records.
d. On divestment of a structure a comprehensive record of the SIM data transferred to the
new owner shall be maintained.
9.2 Annual review

This section provides guidance on the typical agenda and attendees for the annual
structural review. The agenda for each review will need to be specific for the
particular platform or group of platforms. However, topics mentioned are generally
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applicable to all structures. Overall structural integrity can be enhanced if these

topics are addressed throughout the year.
a. Periodic review
1. A review of the platform structural integrity status shall be performed annually.
2. Review shall address whether the platform shall continue to operate.
3. Review shall cover entire structure and associated supports and structural
appurtenances.
4. Specific timing of the review may be dictated by regulatory or stakeholder
requirements.
5. Integrity status review interval may be extended to once every 2 years for structures
with a low level of risk.
6. The annual structural integrity statement shall document the review interval.
b. Typical agenda may include:
1. Report on operations and condition of the structures, including surveys and
assessments performed in the past year and the present operating status, including
protective systems.
2. Review of changes that may affect operation of the structure, including regulations,
group requirements, physical modifications, and environmental and operating
conditions.
3. Review of incidents that affect the structures and anything that may affect major
accident assessments, operating procedures, inspection, or preventive measures.
4. Review and assessment of incidents and integrity management issues from similar
structures in other Company operations or other parts of the industry that can provide
a wider range of experience and learning.
5. Review of findings of any regulatory or internal audits, including those of the SIM
process itself.
6. Present condition of the structures, including adequacy of protective systems, such as
corrosion protection systems, fire protection, and escape routes.
7. Status of present operating procedures, covering such items as stand-by vessels,
exclusion zones, emergency response procedures, etc., and competency of personnel.
8. Review of emergency response preparedness.
9. Statutory reporting requirements.
10. Assessment of whether the structures are fit for continued operation.
11. Actions needed to allow continued operation, including inspection or revised
operating conditions.
12. Date of next review.
c. Minutes of the meeting should be formally recorded, including those present, key points of
discussion, actions to be taken, and a statement of fitness for continued operation.
d. Actions raised at the review meeting shall be tracked and closed within the agreed
timeframe.
e. The conclusions of the review shall be documented in the annual structural summary
report.
f. Typical format for the ASR is provided in Annex A.
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Groups or fleets of structures for which operating conditions or threats are similar
may be addressed at the same time.
Changes to static or environmental loading or more intensive shipping activity
around an offshore structure may result in changes to the SIM process.
If major new integrity risks are identified during the review, the use of peer assists,
peer reviews, or workshops should be considered to focus wider Company expertise
on the issue and ensure:
All the SCEs have been appropriately identified.
Assurance processes are working effectively and are appropriate for the
identified risks.
Based on the results of successive reviews, the risk assessments, inspection scheme,
and intervention works may need to be modified.
9.3 Results
9.3.1 Performance management, self-verification and learning

A performance management system shall be maintained that includes self-assessment, self-
verification, and key performance indicators (KPIs), which review the effectiveness of the SIM
process.
Typical KPIs include:
Time taken to evaluate inspection results.
Number of deferred or overdue structural inspections.
Any delay in signing off the annual summary report/compliance certificate.
9.3.2 Annual summary report

a. To demonstrate conformance with the SIM process, an ASR shall be developed by the
ASE for each facility.
b. The report shall detail overall structural integrity status and comment on any issues, risks
or uncertainties relating to data/evaluation/strategy/program.
c. Typical format of the ASR is provided in Annex A.
d. The regional SIM document shall define the exact regional format of the regions ASR.
e. The ASR shall be endorsed by the end of the first-quarter of the following year.
9.3.3 Audits
a. The region shall ensure that the SIM process is working in accordance with this GP
through:
1. Assurance review.
2. Self-verification.
3. Periodic peer review/audit.
More exhaustive periodic reviews may be required by the regulator, especially if the
structure is to be operated beyond original design life.
b. The following schedule of audits on the effectiveness of the regional SIM shall be
implemented:
1. Assurance review, every year.
2. Self-verification review, every two years.
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3. Periodic peer review/audit, every 3-5 years.

bpFMS data, risk evaluation processes and management framework, may greatly
assist in the audit process.
9.3.4 Lessons Learned

a. All structural integrity lessons learned shall be formally catalogued within Companys
lessons learned system.
b. The structural lessons learned within the region shall be communicated via the Pipelines
and Civil Engineering Network.
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Annex A
(Informative)
Typical annual summary report
Figure A.1 - Typical annual summary report
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Annex B
(Informative)
BP common tools
B.1 bpFMS
a. The SIM process outlined in this GP relies on data and records (as built drawings,
inspection records, details of modifications and repairs, weight changes, technical
assessments, etc.).
b. bpFMS: http://fms.bpweb.bp.com
1. Company has developed a SIM implementation tool called bpFMS.
2. This web based tool is a data management system and includes functionality for other
SIM processes, including data evaluation, risk based inspection planning (including
optimised inspection intervals and programme work scopes), and management tools
(e.g., cost estimation, budget planning, and priority based anomaly management and
closeout system).
3. bpFMS is accessible through the Company intranet, does not require user software,
and can be made available to any region upon request.
4. bpFMS is a common tool and is accessible via the Company intranet.
5. Assistance and training in implementation and operation of bpFMS are available from
EPT: http://eaweb.bpweb.bp.com/html/comp_assess/comp_assess.html
6. Figure B.1 shows the bpFMS main webpage which shows the worldwide view of
Company platforms.
B.2 bpSMART
a. bpSMART is a tool used for rapid evaluation of alternative remedial technologies for SMR
of offshore installations. Figure B.2 shows the cover page of the bpSMART tool, which is
applicable to both jackets and topsides.
b. The bpSMART tool has its own document, GN 66-031, which describes application of
SMR technologies, including composite materials for new and in-service installations.
c. GN 66-031 provides an understanding of SMR technologies, with case histories presenting
uses of the technologies on offshore projects.
d. The technology application can range from repair of an existing structure or element to use
of alternative technologies in new design/fabrication.
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Figure B.1 - bpFMS Global Home Page
Figure B.2 bpSMART tool
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Bibliography
[1] GN 66-001 Below-water Platform Inspection Specification.
[2] GN 66-002 Above-water Platform Inspection Specification.
[3] GN 66-003 Post Event and Special Inspection Specification.
[4] GN 66-021 Project Requirements for Structural Integrity Management.
[5] GN 66-260 Fire and Blast Structural Loading and Response.
[6] GN 66-031 Strengthening, Modification, and Repair Technology.
[7] GN 66-011 Inspection Strategy and Program Guideline.
[8] GP 43-49 Pipeline Integrity Management System.
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Structural Integrity Management (SIM) - Offshore

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Figure 1 - OMS performance improvement cycle.......................................................................... 4

BP has developed standard documentation, including guidelines and specifications, in support of a

Effective SIM improves operational effectiveness by enhanced Health, Safety, Security,

People (Section 6).

Figure 1 - OMS performance improvement cycle

Figure 2 - BP SIM process link to Industry

Figure 3 - SIM Process Mapping to the BP PIC

Revised figures 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.

American Petroleum Institute (API)

International Standards Organisation (ISO)

3 Symbols and abbreviations

ASE Asset structural engineer.

ASR Annual summary report.

bpFMS BP Fleet management system.

CoL Competency on line.

COP Community of practice.

CVI Close visual inspection.

CVP Common value process

ESM Engineering services manager.

ETP Engineering technical practice.

GPO Global projects organisation.

GVI General visual inspection.

HiPo High potential incident.

HSSE Health, safety, security, and environment.

ISD Inherently Safer Design.

KPI Key performance indicator.

MOC Management of change.

NDE Non-destructive examination.

OMS Operating management system.

PIC Performance improvement cycle.

SCE Safety critical element.

SETA Segment engineering technical authority.

SIE Structural integrity engineer.

SIM Structural integrity management.

SMR Strengthening, modification, and repair.

S&OR Safety and operational risk.

SPA Single point accountability.

STP Site Technical Practice.

5.2 Structures integrity management during project stages

As a guide to best practice, GN 66-021 includes example SIM database drawings

6.1 Leadership & Single Point Accountability

Figure 4 SIM key roles and interfaces

Major Projects Operations and Platform Modifications

Delivery S&OR Delivery

Lead Engineer GPO ETA Regional TA PM** ASE*

6.2.2 Engineering Services Manager

6.2.3 Regional Structural Technical Authority

h. Advise on the competency of those in the regional structural engineering discipline,

6.2.4 Asset structural engineer

6.2.5 Segment engineering technical authority

6.2.6 Structural integrity engineer

b. Develop the basis of assessments to be used in the re-assessment of an existing structure.

6.2.7 GPO structural engineering technical authority

6.2.8 Project lead structural engineer

2. Application - limited understanding, able to work effectively under supervision,

Figure 5 - SIM simplified competency matrix

7.1 Risk assessment and management

7.1.2 Structural Risks

3. Structural description including definition of interfaces with other systems and

7.2.2 Management of change (MOC)