The 2018 update to the ABS MODU regulations has added a requirement at 4-3-3/1.5 to include all equipment operable after emergency shutdown on the hazardous area plan. The excerpt can be found here: Chapter 4-3-3 Section 1.5 and ties in with the below statements regarding emergency lighting and the zone 2 requirement for battery-powered equipment.
In accordance with ABS MODU Part 4-3-5, 7.1.2 all battery powered equipment above deck must have a minimum of a Zone 2 rating regardless of its location. Excerpt here: Chapter 4-3-5 Section 7.1.4
Typically, for emergency lighting this means the following areas (ABS 4-3-2 5.3.1) Excerpt here: Chapter 4-3-2 Section 5.3.1
This includes but is not limited to:
- Lifeboat / Life raft deployment areas
- Jacobs ladders
- Designated Walkways / Stairways & Exits
- Control Positions in Machinery Spaces
- Drill Floor / BOP
- Firefighting / Damage Control Locations
- Helideck Access
Complete ABS Rules & Regs for Mobile Offshore Drilling Units
For your reference the complete rules and regulations are available below:
- Notices & General Info
- Part 1 – Scope and Condition of Classification
- Part 2 – Materials and Welding
- Part 3 – Hull Construction and Equipment
- Part 4 – Machinery and Systems
- Part 5 – Fire and Safety
- Part 6 – Rules for Equipment and Machinery Certification
- Part 7 – Surveys
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