This recommended practice (RP) provides guidance for all phases of the life cycle of subsea power cable projects, with a focus on static service in shallow water.
The objectives of this RP are to:
- ensure that the various phases of subsea power cable systems, i.e. concept development, design, manufacturing, testing, storage, load-out, transport, installation, commissioning, operation, maintenance and decommissioning, are conducted with due regard for health and safety, the protection of the environment and quality
- promote a risk based approach whereby risks are reduced to acceptable levels
- provide internationally applicable guidance by defining minimum requirements which constitute industry ‘best practice’
- serve as a reference document between stakeholders such as developers, designers, manufacturers, purchasers, installers, owners, operators, certifiers, investors and insurers.