%0 Journal Article
%@ 2010376X
%A Potty, N.S.
%A Mohd Akram, M.K.B.
%D 2009
%F scholars:693
%J World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology
%K Assessment; Asset integrity management systems; Design life; Fixed offshore platforms; Gulf of Mexico; Integrity; Malaysia; PETRONAS; Platform; Recommended practice; Risk based inspection; Risk ranking; Technical standards; Underwater inspections, Drilling platforms; Inspection; Offshore structures; Rating; Structural integrity, Fixed platforms; Inspection
%P 1079-1087
%T Structural Integrity Management for fixed offshore platforms in Malaysia
%U https://khub.utp.edu.my/scholars/693/
%V 58
%X Structural Integrity Management (SIM) is important for the protection of offshore crew, environment, business assets and company and industry reputation. API RP 2A contained guidelines for assessment of existing platforms mostly for the Gulf of Mexico (GOM). ISO 19902 SIM framework also does not specifically cater for Malaysia. There are about 200 platforms in Malaysia with 90 exceeding their design life. The Petronas Carigali Sdn Bhd (PCSB) uses the Asset Integrity Management System and the very subjective Risk based Inspection Program for these platforms. Petronas currently doesn't have a standalone Petronas Technical Standard PTS-SIM. This study proposes a recommended practice for the SIM process for offshore structures in Malaysia, including studies by API and ISO and local elements such as the number of platforms, types of facilities, age and risk ranking. Case study on SMG-A platform in Sabah shows missing or scattered platform data and a gap in inspection history. It is to undergo a level 3 underwater inspection in year 2015.
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