API RP 17I : 1996

1 Scope
2 References
2.1 Standards
2.2 Other references
3 Definitions and abbreviations
4 Quality assurance
5 Umbilical storage
6 Preinstallation work
6.1 Umbilical information
6.2 Route information
6.3 Termination information
6.4 Platform information
6.5 Subsea structure information
6.6 Installation analysis
6.7 Platform site visit
7 Load out
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Allocation of responsibility
7.3 Technical audit of manufacturers facilities
7.4 Load-out procedure
7.5 Pre-load-out meetings
7.6 Pre-load-out tests
7.7 Load-out
7.8 Stopping and starting the load-out
7.9 Handling of the umbilical
7.10 Load-out monitoring
7.11 Post-load-out tests
7.12 Load-out on reel or carousel
8 Installation
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Vessels and equipment
8.3 Preinstallation survey
8.4 Installation operations
8.5 Post-installation survey
9 Repairs to umbilicals
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Damage occurring during installation
10 Testing
10.1 Supervision
10.2 Test procedures
10.3 Pre-load-out tests
10.4 Post-load-out tests
10.5 Post-installation tests
10.6 Post-hook-up tests
10.7 Subsea-to-subsea installation
11 Umbilicals in towed production systems
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Umbilical construction
11.3 Bundle design
11.4 Handling of the umbilical
11.5 Load-out monitoring
11.6 Vehicles and equipment (reel deployment)
11.7 Personnel responsibilities
11.8 Umbilical installation
11.9 Jumper/riser connections
11.10 Testing
12 Dynamic umbilicals
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Installations
Appendix A - Umbilical terminations
Appendix B - Subsea protection systems
Appendix C - Test equipment
Appendix D - Contingencies
Tables
1 Variations in routing activities
2 Dynamic umbilical configurations

Provides guidelines for handling, storage and installation of permanently installed umbilicals for subsea use in both static and dynamic applications.