I

I

Definition(s)

I

Rail length. Source: API Standard 2CCU, Offshore Cargo Carrying Units, First Edition, August 2017. Global Standards

I

Area moment of inertia or second moment of area. Source: API Technical Report 17TR7, Verification and Validation of Subsea Connectors, First Edition, April 2017. Global Standards

I

Second moment of area.

Source: ABS Guidance Notes on Geotechnical Performance of Spudcan Foundations, January 2017. Global Standards
I or You

I or You

Definition(s)

I or you:

I or you means the lessee engaged in oil, gas, or sulphur operations in the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS). Source: Oil and Gas and Sulphur Operations in the Outer Continental Shelf, 30 CFR 250 (2013). Regulations  

ID

Relative density.

Source: ABS Guidance Notes on Geotechnical Performance of Spudcan Foundations, January 2017. Global Standards
I/J-tube Bend Stiffener

I/J-tube Bend Stiffener

Definition(s)

I/J-tube bend stiffener

Bend stiffener attached to a flexible pipe that is hung off the vessel/platform via an I/J tube. NOTE An example of an I/J-tube bend stiffener is shown in Figure 1. Source: API RP 17L2, Recommended Practice for Flexible Pipe Ancillary Equipment, First Edition, March 2013. Global Standards
I/J-tube Seal

I/J-tube Seal

Definition(s)

I/J-tube seal

Device that fits around a flexible pipe and is used to provide a pressure-tight seal in an ]I/J-tube in order to contain corrosion-inhibited fluid within. Source: API RP 17L2, Recommended Practice for Flexible Pipe Ancillary Equipment, First Edition, March 2013. Global Standards  

I/J-tube seal

The function of the I/J-tube seal is to provide a seal in order to contain the corrosion-inhibited fluid within the I/J-tube. Source: API RP 17L2, Recommended Practice for Flexible Pipe Ancillary Equipment, First Edition, March 2013. Global Standards
I/O

I/O

Definition(s)

I/O

Input/output. Source: API SPEC 17F, Specification for Subsea Production Control Systems, Second Edition, December 2006 (Reaffirmed April 2011). Global Standards Source: NORSOK D-001, Drilling facilities, Rev. 3, December 2012. Global Standards Source: ANSI/ISA–99.00.01–2007, Security for Industrial Automation and Control Systems, Part 1: Terminology, Concepts, and Models, 29 October 2007. National Standard    
I0GP

I0GP

Definition(s)

I0GP

International Association of Oil & Gas Producers. Asociación Internacional de Productores de Petróleo y Gas.

Source: Resolución Número 40687 de 18 Jul 2017 Por la cual se establecen los criterios técnicos para proyectos de perforación exploratoria de hidrocarburos costa afuera en Colombia. Columbia Ministerio de Minas y Energia, Regulations
IACS

IACS

Definition(s)

IACS

International Association of Classification Societies. Source: IMO resolution A.1021(26), Guidelines for ships operating in polar waters, 18 January 2010, International Maritime Organization. Regulatory Guidance Source: ISO 19901-7:2013, Petroleum and natural gas industries – Specific requirements for offshore structures – Part 7: Stationkeeping systems for floating offshore structures and mobile offshore units. Global Standards Source: ISO 19905-1:202, Petroleum and natural gas industries – Site-specific assessment of mobile offshore units – Part 1: Jack-ups. Global Standards  

IACS

International Association of Classification Societies. Unified rules, interpretations, guidelines and recommendations may be found on www.iacs.org.uk. Source: Rules for Classification – Offshore units, DNVGL-OU-0101, Offshore drilling and support units, DNV GL, July 2015. Global Standards  

IACS

Industrial Automation and Control Systems. Source:  DNVGL-RP-G108, Cyber security in the oil and gas industry based on IEC 62443, DNV GL, September 2017. Global Standards Source: ANSI/ISA–99.00.01–2007, Security for Industrial Automation and Control Systems, Part 1: Terminology, Concepts, and Models, 29 October 2007. National Standard
IADC

IADC

Definition(s)

IADC

International Association of Drilling Contractors. Source: API RP 14F, Design, Installation, and Maintenance of Electrical Systems for Fixed and Floating Offshore Petroleum Facilities for Unclassified and Class 1, Division 1 and Division 2 Locations, Fifth Edition, July 2008. Global Standards Source: API RP 59, Recommended Practice for Well Control Operations, Second Edition, May 2006. Global Standards Source: Deepwater Well Control Guidelines. IADC Guidelines Source: International Association of Drilling Contractors, Appendix 2 to Health, Safety and Environment Case Guidelines for Offshore Drilling Contractors, Issue 3.3.2, February 2010. IADC Guidelines Source: OGP Report No. 476, Recommendations for enhancements to well control training, examination and certification, International Association of Oil & Gas Producers, October 2012. Global Standards Source: NOGEPA Industrial Guideline No. 43, Surface BOP Review, Best Practices Checklist, Netherlands, Version 0, December 2011. Global Standards Source: Safety Plan Guidelines, The Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board, Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board, and National Energy Board, Canada, March 31, 2011. Regulatory Guidance
IAEA

IAEA

Definition(s)

IAEA

International Atomic Energy Agency. Source: NOGEPA Industrial Guideline No. 16, Working with Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials (NORM), Netherlands, Version 1, January 2009. Global Standards
IAMSAR MANUAL

IAMSAR MANUAL

Definition(s)

IAMSAR MANUAL

IAMSAR MANUAL means the International Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue Manual. Source: IMO MSC.1/Circ.1251, Guidelines on the control of ships in an emergency, 19 October 2007, International Maritime Organization. Regulatory Guidance  
IAP

IAP

Definition(s)

IAP

Independent Application Provider. Source: ISO/IEC 27032:2015, Information technology — Security techniques — Guidelines for cybersecurity, First Edition, July 2012. Global Standards
IAPP Certificate

IAPP Certificate

Definition(s)

IAPP Certificate

The IAPP Certificate is the International Air Pollution Prevention Certificate. Source: Resolution MEPC.177(58), amendments to the Technical Code on Control of Emission of Nitrogen Oxides from Marine Diesel Engines, 10 October 2008, International Maritime Organization. Regulatory Guidance
IATA

IATA

Definition(s)

IATA

International Air Transport Association. Source: NOGEPA Guideline 14, Helideck Operations and Procedures Manual, Netherlands, Version 2, December 2011. Global Standards
IBOP

IBOP

Definition(s)

IBOP

Inside blowout preventer. Source: API STD 53, Blowout Prevention Equipment Systems for Drilling Wells, Upstream Segment, Fourth Edition, November 2012. Global Standards  
IC

IC

Definition(s)

IC

Incident Commander. Source: API RP 98, Personal Protective Equipment Selection for Oil Spill Responders, First Edition, August 2013. Global Standards  

IC

Inspection category. Source: Rules for Classification – Offshore units, DNVGL-OU-0101, Offshore drilling and support units, DNV GL, July 2015. Global Standards  

IC

Individual responsible for the overall management of the response—responsible for all aspects of the response, including developing incident objectives and managing all incident operations, setting priorities, and defining the Incident Command System (ICS) organization for the particular response. NOTE 1 Even if other positions are not assigned, the IC is always designated. NOTE 2 The IC may assign deputies, who may be from the same agency or from assisting agencies; deputies may also be used at section and branch levels of the ICS organization. NOTE 3 Deputies must have the same qualifications as the person for whom they work, as they must be ready to take over that position at any time. Source: API RP 98, Personal Protective Equipment Selection for Oil Spill Responders, First Edition, August 2013. Global Standards
ICAF

ICAF

Definition(s)

ICAF

Implied Cost of Averting a statistical Fatality. Source: NOPSEMA Guidance Note: ALARP, N-04300-GN0166, Australia, Revision 4, December 2012. Regulatory Guidance. Regulatory Guidance
ICAO

ICAO

Definition(s)

ICAO

International Civil Aviation Organization. Source:  Offshore Physical Environmental Guidelines, The Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board, Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board, and National Energy Board, Canada, September 2008. Regulatory Guidance
ICE

ICE

Definition(s)

ICE

The Shipboard Ice Code. A formatted ice observation defined in MANMAR. A format for marine weather, sea state and ice reports. Source:  Offshore Physical Environmental Guidelines, The Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board, Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board, and National Energy Board, Canada, September 2008. Regulatory Guidance
Ice Forecasting Contractor

Ice Forecasting Contractor

Definition(s)

Ice Forecasting Contractor

Contractor responsible for Installation sea ice and iceberg forecasting. Source:  Offshore Physical Environmental Guidelines, The Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board, Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board, and National Energy Board, Canada, September 2008. Regulatory Guidance
Ice Management Contractor

Ice Management Contractor

Definition(s)

Ice Management Contractor

Contractor responsible for Installation ice management and observing program. Source:  Offshore Physical Environmental Guidelines, The Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board, Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board, and National Energy Board, Canada, September 2008. Regulatory Guidance
Ice Management Plan

Ice Management Plan

Definition(s)

Ice Management Plan

A description prepared by the Operator that describes the offshore Ice Management Program. Submitted by the Operator to the Regulator. Source:  Offshore Physical Environmental Guidelines, The Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board, Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board, and National Energy Board, Canada, September 2008. Regulatory Guidance
Ice Management Program

Ice Management Program

Definition(s)

Ice Management Program

Ice management activities for an Installation. Source:  Offshore Physical Environmental Guidelines, The Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board, Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board, and National Energy Board, Canada, September 2008. Regulatory Guidance
Ice Navigator

Ice Navigator

Definition(s)

Ice Navigator

Ice Navigator means any individual who, in addition to being qualified under the STCW Convention, is specially trained and otherwise qualified to direct the movement of a ship in ice-covered waters. Source: IMO resolution A.1021(26), Guidelines for ships operating in polar waters, 18 January 2010, International Maritime Organization. Regulatory Guidance
Ice Observer

Ice Observer

Definition(s)

Ice Observer

Qualified individual tasked with ice observing and management duties in accordance with the Ice Management Plan, who has received training in: • ice monitoring and tracking techniques; • ice deflection techniques; • ice characterization and reporting (including ice codes); • the use of radar for ice detection; and • radio communication. Ice observer qualification is a responsibility of the Operator. Source:  Offshore Physical Environmental Guidelines, The Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board, Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board, and National Energy Board, Canada, September 2008. Regulatory Guidance
Ice Observing

Ice Observing

Definition(s)

Ice Observing

Ice observing procedure. Source:  Offshore Physical Environmental Guidelines, The Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board, Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board, and National Energy Board, Canada, September 2008. Regulatory Guidance
Ice Reporting

Ice Reporting

Definition(s)

Ice Reporting

Ice reporting procedure. Source:  Offshore Physical Environmental Guidelines, The Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board, Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board, and National Energy Board, Canada, September 2008. Regulatory Guidance
Ice-covered waters

Ice-covered waters

Definition(s)

Ice-covered waters

Ice-covered waters means polar waters where local ice conditions present a structural risk to a ship. Source: IMO resolution A.1021(26), Guidelines for ships operating in polar waters, 18 January 2010, International Maritime Organization. Regulatory Guidance
ICEBERG

ICEBERG

Definition(s)

ICEBERG

The Iceberg Message. A formatted iceberg observation defined in MANICE. This code was developed by MSC and IIP and supplements the WMO ice code. Source:  Offshore Physical Environmental Guidelines, The Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board, Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board, and National Energy Board, Canada, September 2008. Regulatory Guidance
Icebreaker

Icebreaker

Definition(s)

Icebreaker

Icebreaker means any ship whose operational profile may include escort or ice management functions, whose powering and dimensions allow it to undertake aggressive operations in ice-covered waters. Source: IMO resolution A.1021(26), Guidelines for ships operating in polar waters, 18 January 2010, International Maritime Organization. Regulatory Guidance
ICLL

ICLL

Definition(s)

ICLL

ICLL means the International Convention on Load Lines, 1966. Source: IMO resolution A.1021(26), Guidelines for ships operating in polar waters, 18 January 2010, International Maritime Organization. Regulatory Guidance