Design and Construction Specification for Marine Loading Arms

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This publication is a guide to all aspects of marine loading arm (MLA) design, construction and specification. It covers topics such as:
- different types of MLA and their typical features;
- the specification, design and build process;
- protection and safety systems;
- hydraulic and electrical control systems;
- the inspection, testing and commissioning of MLAs.
A glossary defining the terms used throughout the MLA design and construction process is included, as is a bibliography of relevant standards.
With the publication of this edition, Design and Construction Specification for Marine Loading Arms, Third Edition has been superseded and removed from distribution.

Contents
Purpose and scope
Contents
Glossary
Abbreviations
Bibliography
Note on metric/imperial conversion
Section one Introduction
1.1 Description
1.2 Operation and maintenance
Section two Overview of Marine Loading Arms and their features
2.1 Product type
2.2 Materials
2.3 Means of operation
2.4 Design considerations
Section three Specification, design and build process
3.1 Pre-tender
3.2 Specification
3.3 Tender
3.4 Acceptance of tender
3.5 Design and plan approval
3.6 Manufacture and testing
3.7 Transportation, site testing and commissioning of completed Marine Loading Arms
Section four Design
4.1 Design philosophy
4.2 Design basis
4.3 Maintenance
4.4 Operational considerations for design
4.5 Recommendations for specific components
4.6 Material selection for Marine Loading Arms
Section five Marine Loading Arm protection and safety systems
5.1 General
5.2 Deciding the level of monitoring and protection
5.3 Marine Loading Arm alarm and monitoring systems
5.4 Emergency Release System
5.5 Linked Emergency Release System and Emergency Shutdown systems
5.6 Control system failure mode analysis
5.7 Safety Integrity Levels
Section six Hydraulic and electrical control systems
6.1 General
6.2 Manoeuvring of Marine Loading Arms
6.3 Operation of Quick Connect/Disconnect Coupler
6.4 Operation and activation of the Emergency Release System
6.5 Hydraulic power systems
6.6 Hydraulic system components
6.7 Controls
6.8 Alarms
6.9 Electrical systems
Section seven Quality Assurance and Control
7.1 Quality Management System
7.2 Owners’ requirements for Quality Assurance and Quality Control
7.3 Project Quality Assurance and Quality Control plan
7.4 Certification
Section eight Prototype, manufacturing and acceptance tests
8.1 General
8.2 Prototype test
8.3 Manufacturing inspection and tests
8.4 Acceptance testing
Section nine Manuals
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Description
9.3 Installation, testing and commissioning
9.4 Operating instructions
9.5 Emergency actions
9.6 Inspection and maintenance
9.7 Training
Section ten Specialist Marine Loading Arms
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Offshore Marine Loading Arm
10.3 High Pressure Natural Gas Marine Loading Arms
10.4 Bunkering Marine Loading Arm
Appendix Specification tables for Marine Loading Arms
Table A1 Arm design details
Table A2 Product information and operational conditions
Table A3 Environmental data
Table A4 Ship and manifold details
Table A5 Ship motions
Table A6 Jetty design
Table A7 Berth electrical supply and safety
Table A8 Additional relevant information
Table В Marine Loading Arm options
Table C Required documents