These requirements are intended to cover the following equipment: ? Ram-type BOPs ? Annular BOPs ? Connectors@ ram blocks@ and BOP choke and kill valves ? Control systems ? Riser/stack choke and kill and service lines ? ROV intervention panels Purpose The purpose of these Guidance Notes is to identify the required inspections@ documentation and testing procedures for obtaining and maintaining ABS certification of existing blowout prevention systems (BOPs) on Mobile Offshore Drilling Units.
ABS 174-2010 history
2010ABS 174-2010 GUIDANCE NOTES ON CERTIFICATION OF EXISTING BLOWOUT PREVENTERS AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS