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Stroud Diving & Hydrography Marine Engineering Systems Co, Inc Stroud Diving & Hydrography Marine Engineering Systems Co, Inc Bob Estes & Will Hux Chair the Company Committee for Pipeline Diving Services Bob Estes & Will Hux Chair the Company Committee for Pipeline Diving Services O Q PERATORUALIFICATION

Operator Qualification Rule MescoDive.com rspa.dot.gov ops.dot.gov

801, 805, 807, 809 Operator Qualification Rule Subpart “N” Section 800

Operator Qualification Rule We are prepared to answer questions regarding our program

Section Scope Stroud Diving has a process in place to determine the qualification of individuals who perform covered tasks Who will perform Underwater? Stroud Diving has a process in place to determine the qualification of individuals who perform covered tasks Who will perform Underwater?

Section Scope We have a list of covered tasks. We have Testing / Training/ And Assessment We have a list of covered tasks. We have Testing / Training/ And Assessment Commercial Diving School, Inc * Affiliate

Section Scope Stroud Diving’s program meets the 4-part test 1. Is performed on a pipeline facility; 2. Is an operations or maintenance task; 3. Is performed as a requirement of this part; and 4. Affects the operation or integrity of the pipeline 1. Is performed on a pipeline facility; 2. Is an operations or maintenance task; 3. Is performed as a requirement of this part; and 4. Affects the operation or integrity of the pipeline

Section Qualification of Pipeline Personnel Mesco / Stroud Diving Has a written and practiced Operator Qualification Program Mesco / Stroud Diving Has a written and practiced Operator Qualification Program Testing and Qualification

Section Qualification of Pipeline Personnel We follow our written Qualification Program

International Classification ABS American Bureau of Shipping USA DNV Det Norske Veritas (Norway) GL Germanischer Lloyd (Germany) BV Bureau Veritas (France) NK Nippon Kaiji KyoKai (Japan) Lloyds Lloyds Registry of Shipping (UK)

Section Qualification of Pipeline Personnel Our Operator’s written Program Includes provisions for the following seven (7) items as required by this section. Diving Items are slightly different Our Operator’s written Program Includes provisions for the following seven (7) items as required by this section. Diving Items are slightly different

Section Qualification of Pipeline Personnel 1. Provisions to identify covered tasks

Section Qualification of Pipeline Personnel 2. Provisions to ensure through evaluation that individuals performing covered tasks are qualified 2. Provisions to ensure through evaluation that individuals performing covered tasks are qualified

Section Qualification of Pipeline Personnel 3. Provisions to allow individuals that are not qualified to perform a covered task with training and close supervision via Our Apprenticeship 3. Provisions to allow individuals that are not qualified to perform a covered task with training and close supervision via Our Apprenticeship

Section Qualification of Pipeline Personnel 4. Provisions to evaluate an individual whose performance of a covered task may have contributed to a reportable accident / incident 4. Provisions to evaluate an individual whose performance of a covered task may have contributed to a reportable accident / incident

Section Qualification of Pipeline Personnel 5. Provisions to evaluate whether an individual is no longer qualified to perform a covered task

Section Qualification of Pipeline Personnel 6. Provisions to identify those covered tasks and the intervals at which evaluation of the individual’s qualification is needed. Provision to re-train to task performance requirements 6. Provisions to identify those covered tasks and the intervals at which evaluation of the individual’s qualification is needed. Provision to re-train to task performance requirements

Section Qualification of Pipeline Personnel 7. Our “abnormal operating conditions” exist in Normal Daily Operations! Diving Operations require specialized Additional Training 7. Our “abnormal operating conditions” exist in Normal Daily Operations! Diving Operations require specialized Additional Training

Section Qualification of Pipeline Personnel We use an “evaluation” process to determine an individual’s ability to perform a covered task Provision to Train / Practice /Exam & Qualify We use an “evaluation” process to determine an individual’s ability to perform a covered task Provision to Train / Practice /Exam & Qualify

Section Recordkeeping Records that demonstrate compliance are Necessary We are a well documented and organized company – ready for Audit Records that demonstrate compliance are Necessary We are a well documented and organized company – ready for Audit

Section Recordkeeping Operator’s records include: Identification of qualified individual (s) Identification of the covered tasks the individual is qualified to perform Date (s) of current qualification Qualification method (s) used Identification of qualified individual (s) Identification of the covered tasks the individual is qualified to perform Date (s) of current qualification Qualification method (s) used

Section Recordkeeping Qualification records are maintained while the individual is performing the covered task Qualification records are maintained while the individual is performing the covered task

Section Recordkeeping Qualification records are kept for five (5) years after individuals cease performing the covered tasks Records are Archived Annually Qualification records are kept for five (5) years after individuals cease performing the covered tasks Records are Archived Annually

Section General We had a written Plan in effect by Jan 12, 2002 and have endeavored to become 100% OQ evaluated by September 30, 2002

Section General OQ Training, Assessment, & Evaluation will be a permanent Evolution with employees in all phases and cycles by Jan 2003 We are ready to support the program And to maintain records on employees on the covered tasks list OQ Training, Assessment, & Evaluation will be a permanent Evolution with employees in all phases and cycles by Jan 2003 We are ready to support the program And to maintain records on employees on the covered tasks list

Section General Work performance history will be an evaluation method after 38 months from the date of publication of this subpart Compliance history and Record of Quality will be considered Work performance history will be an evaluation method after 38 months from the date of publication of this subpart Compliance history and Record of Quality will be considered

Communication We will share information With Pipeline Clients We will share information With Pipeline Clients

Diving Operations Require Additional Training, Equipment, & Administration Commercial Diving School, Inc is prepared to help qualify other contractors’ Diving Personnel

Proper Planning, Training, Evaluation & Records Keeping Prevents Poor Performance Stroud Diving & Hydrography Commercial Diving School Divisions of Marine Engineering Systems Co The Pipeline Diving People