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NATIONAL OIL
2D Cableless Seismic Data Acquisition Services
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2D CABLELESS SEISMIC DATA
ACQUSITION SERVICES
AT BLOCK 14T OF KENYA
EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF WORK
NATIONAL OIL CORPORATION OF
KENYA
April 2015
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
A.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................... 7
A.2 Description of the Work ................................................................................................ 11
A.3 Survey Area ................................................................................................................... 12
A.4 Responsibilities of NATIONAL OIL ............................................................................ 14
A.4.1 Permits and Socialization ........................................................................................ 14
A.4.2 Damage Claims ....................................................................................................... 14
A.5 Responsibilities of CONTRACTOR ............................................................................. 15
A.5.1 Explosives and Related Items.................................................................................. 15
A.5.2 WORK Overview .................................................................................................... 20
A.5.3 Survey Specifics ...................................................................................................... 21
A.5.4 Survey Hazards ........................................................................................................ 21
A.5.5 Camps ...................................................................................................................... 22
A.5.6 Damage Claims Procedure ..................................................................................... 28
A.5.7 Security Clearance ................................................................................................... 28
A.5.8 CONTRACTOR's Sub-Contractors ........................................................................ 28
A.5.8.1 General.............................................................................................................. 28
A.5.8.2 Salaries, Wages and Benefits for Sub-Contractor’s Personnel ......................... 29
A.5.9 Progress Reports .................................................................................................... 30
A.5.9.1 Daily Operations Report ................................................................................. 30
A.5.9.2 Weekly Operations Report .............................................................................. 30
A.5.9.3 Monthly Operations Report ............................................................................ 30
A.5.9.4 Summary of Chargeable Items Report ............................................................ 30
A.5.9.5 Monthly Explosives Report .......................................................................... 30
A.5.9.6 Monthly Health and Safety Report ................................................................. 31
A.5.9.7 Monthly Environmental and Social Management Report .............................. 31
A.5.10 Operating Mode ..................................................................................................... 32
A.5.11 Operations Timetable ............................................................................................ 32
A.5.11.1 Notice of Mobilization Date ........................................................................... 32
A.5.11.2 Mobilization Completion Date ....................................................................... 32
A.5.11.3 Criteria to Commence Line Clearance/Survey for the Seismic Work ............ 32
A.5.11.4 Criteria to Commence Shothole Drilling for the Seismic Work ..................... 33
A.5.11.5 Criteria to Commence Seismic Recording for the Seismic Work .................. 33
A.5.11.6 Demobilization Commencement Date ............................................................ 34
A.5.11.7 Demobilization Completion Schedule ............................................................ 34
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A.5.11.8 Completion Date ............................................................................................. 34
A.6 Personnel - Seismic WORK .......................................................................................... 35
A.6.1 General Requirements ............................................................................................. 35
A.6.2 Employment of Inhabitants of the Survey Area ...................................................... 35
A.6.3 CONTRACTOR's Field Personnel.......................................................................... 36
A.6.4 Translation Capability ............................................................................................. 36
A.7 WORK Specification and Procedures – Seismic WORK ............................................. 38
A.7.1 Modification of Specifications and Procedures ....................................................... 38
A.7.2 General Equipment Specifications .......................................................................... 38
A.7.3 Receivers ................................................................................................................. 42
A.7.3.1 General.............................................................................................................. 42
A.7.3.2 Survey Designe Support Documents ................................................................ 42
A.7.3.3 Standards and Specifications for Seismic Spread Management ....................... 42
A.7.3.4 Instrumentation Testing and Acceptance Gudelines ........................................ 47
A.7.3.5 Polarity, Amplitude and Phase Standards ......................................................... 52
A.7.3.6 Ownership of Test, Quality Control and Assurance Documentation and Files 52
A.7.3.7 Receiver Database ............................................................................................ 52
A.7.3.8 Routine Maintenance of Receivers ................................................................... 53
A.7.4 Recording Operation ............................................................................................... 54
A.7.4.1 In-Field Operation ............................................................................................ 54
A.7.4.2 Uphole Times ................................................................................................... 54
A.7.4.3 Observer Logs ................................................................................................... 54
A.7.4.4 Top of charge Depth ......................................................................................... 54
A.7.4.5 Unexploded Charges......................................................................................... 55
A.7.4.6 Receiver Planting .............................................................................................. 55
A.7.4.7 Receiver Spacing .............................................................................................. 55
A.7.4.8 Recording Media .............................................................................................. 55
A.7.4.9 Documenting Receiver Type ............................................................................ 57
A.7.4.10 Criteria To Start Recording .............................................................................. 56
A.7.4.11 Criteria To Discontinue Recording................................................................... 56
A.7.4.12 Bad or Defective Traces ................................................................................... 57
A.7.4.13 Misfire .............................................................................................................. 57
A.7.4.14 Shot Point Skips and Source Offsetting Procedure .......................................... 58
A.7.4.15 Receiver Offsetting Procedure .......................................................................... 58
A.7.4.16 Line Recording Plan ......................................................................................... 58
A.7.4.17 CMP Coverage Specifications .......................................................................... 59
A.7.4.18 Line Noise Control ........................................................................................... 59
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A.7.4.19 Daily Recording Plan ........................................................................................ 59
A.7.4.20 Suspended Receiver Takeouts and Station Units ............................................. 59
A.7.5 Drilling and Loading Operations ............................................................................. 61
A.7.5.1 Drilling Logs and Shothole Summary ............................................................. 61
A.7.5.2 Drilling Prior to Surveying .............................................................................. 61
A.7.5.3 Drilling Technique -Normal Shotholes ........................................................... 61
A.7.5.4 Loading Explosives ......................................................................................... 62
A.7.5.5 Explosives Pre-Loading ................................................................................... 62
A.7.5.6 Minimum Safe Drilling Distances ................................................................... 63
A.7.6 Surveying Operations .............................................................................................. 65
A.7.6.1 Co-ordination and Supervision ......................................................................... 65
A.7.6.2 Positioning Equipment Testing ........................................................................ 65
A.7.6.3 Line and Shotpoint Numbering Convention ..................................................... 65
A.7.6.4 Primary Geodetic Control and Geodetic Parameters ........................................ 65
A.7.6.5 GPS Control Points........................................................................................... 65
A.7.6.6 Ties to Pre-Existing Survey Control ................................................................. 66
A.7.6.7 Line Positioning Procedure............................................................................... 66
A.7.6.8 Line Clearing and Bridging Procedure ............................................................. 66
A.7.6.9 Chaining Procedure .......................................................................................... 67
A.7.6.10 Topographic Surveying Tolerances .................................................................. 67
A.7.6.11 Survey Benchmarks and Monuments ............................................................... 68
A.7.7 Seismic Quality Control Procedures ....................................................................... 69
A.7.7.1 In-field Seismic QC and Processing ................................................................. 69
A.7.7.2 Field Data Quality Control ............................................................................... 69
A.7.7.3 Field Seismic Data Processing Sequence ......................................................... 69
A.7.7.4 SPS File Generation.......................................................................................... 70
A.7.7 Shipment of Seismic Field Tapes and Supporting Data .......................................... 71
A.7.8.1 Media .............................................................................................................. 71
A.7.8.2 Backup Tapes .................................................................................................. 71
A.7.8.3 Seismic Data Shipments ................................................................................. 71
A.7.8.4 Shipping Instructions ...................................................................................... 72
A.7.9 Interim Products .................................................................................................... 73
A.7.10 Final Deliverables .................................................................................................. 73
A.7.10.1 GPS Survey Final Report ................................................................................ 73
A.7.10.2 Topographic Survey Final Report ................................................................... 73
A.7.10.3 Seismic Survey Final Report .......................................................................... 74
A.7.10.4 Damage Claim Payment Final Report ............................................................ 74
A.7.10.5 Archive Data ................................................................................................... 75
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A.7.10.6 Digital Archive Data ....................................................................................... 75
A.8 Equipment – Seismic WORK ........................................................................................ 76
A.8.1 General Specifications ............................................................................................. 76
A.8.2 Recording Equipment .............................................................................................. 76
A.8.2.1 Recording Instrument ....................................................................................... 76
A.8.2.2 Receivers .......................................................................................................... 76
A.8.2.3 Testing, Repair and Other Equipment .............................................................. 77
A.8.3 Field Seismic Processing and QC System ............................................................... 77
A.8.4 Drilling and Shothole Loading ................................................................................ 77
A.8.4.1
Water Relay Equipment ........................................................................... 78
A.8.4.2
Shot Hole Flushing and Washout Drilling Crew ..................................... 79
A.8.4.3
Rotary Drilling Equipment ....................................................................... 79
A.8.4.4
Compressor Drilling Equipment .............................................................. 79
A.8.4.5
Shothole Loading Equipment ................................................................... 80
A.8.4.6
Explosives Field Magazine. ...................................................................... 80
A.8.5 GPS Survey Equipment ........................................................................................... 80
A.8.6 Topographic Survey Equipment .............................................................................. 80
A.8.7 Field Communication Equipment ........................................................................... 81
A.8.8 Surface Transportation Equipment .......................................................................... 81
A.9 Compensation and Invocing .......................................................................................... 81
A.9.1 Definitions ............................................................................................................... 81
A.9.2 Operating Rate Options ........................................................................................... 87
A.9.2.1
Turnkey Rates ........................................................................................... 87
A.9.2.2
Term (Day or Hourly) Rate ....................................................................... 88
A.9.3 Other Rates, Fees and Discounts ............................................................................. 89
A.9.3.1 Testing or Experimental Rate ......................................................................... 89
A.9.3.2 Tail Spread ...................................................................................................... 89
A.9.3.2
A.9.3.3
A.9.3.4
A.9.3.5
Force Majeure Rate ......................................................................................... 89
Accomodation for NATIONAL OIL Representatives .................................... 89
Reimbursable Charges .................................................................................... 89
Fee Reductions and Discounts ........................................................................ 90
A.10 HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROCEDURES ................................... 93
A.10.1 Health and Safety Standards .................................................................................... 92
A.10.2 Environmental Standards ........................................................................................ 92
A.10.3 Environmental and Social Mitigation and Monitoring Action Plan........................ 92
A.10.4 Emergency Response Coordinator .......................................................................... 92
A.10.5 HSE Plan ................................................................................................................. 93
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A.10.6 Medical/Emergency Evacuation Plan ...................................................................... 94
A.10.7 Incident / Accident Reporting ................................................................................. 94
A.10.8 Man Hour Reporting ............................................................................................... 94
A.10.9 HSE Audits and Reports ....................................................................................... 95
A.10.10 Motor Vehicles ...................................................................................................... 95
A.10.11 River Transport ...................................................................................................... 95
A.10.12 Personnel ............................................................................................................... 95
A.10.13 Accommodation, Meals and Provisions for Labor ................................................ 96
A.10.14 Provisions for Field Labour ................................................................................... 96
A.10.15 Medical Treatment and Supplies for Field Labour ................................................ 96
A.10.16 Environment and Ecological Standards ................................................................. 96
A.10.16.1 CONTRACTOR Corporate Environmental Policy ........................................ 98
APPENDICES ....................................................................................................................... 112
APPENDIX A.1 CONTRACTOR’s EXPERIENCES .......................................................... 113
APPENDIX A.2 CONTRACTOR's EQUIPMENT AND PERSONNEL ............................ 114
APPENDIX A.3 CHANGE ORDER FORM ........................................................................ 124
APPENDIX A.4 REPORT AND DELEVERABLES ........................................................... 127
APPENDIX A.5 CONFIDENTIAL AGREEMENT ............................................................. 133
APPENDIX A.6 CELLULAR PHONE USE ........................................................................ 134
APPENDIX A.7 WORKPLACE HARASSMENT............................................................... 135
APPENDIX A.8 BUSINESS STANDARDS ........................................................................ 138
APPENDIX A.9 HUMAN RIGHTS PROVISION ............................................................... 141
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A.1 Overview
National Oil Corporation of Kenya (hereinafter, NATIONAL OIL) requires the seismic data
acquisition CONTRACTOR to provide equipment, personnel and services to acquire a 2D
cableless seismic survey and field data processing in Block 14T (hereinafter, WORK) from
estimated August 2015 until December 2015: see Table-1 and Figure 1.
Table-1. Survey Area Co-ordinates Block 14T WGS84 UTM Zone 37S
LATITUDE
LONGITUDE
DD.MM.SS.ss
DD.MM.SS.ss
9752583
-2.14.09.07
36.14.53.13
9752772
-2.14.02.91
36.14.47.00
188268
9755728
-2.12.26.41
36.11.51.36
4
180950
9759707
-2.10.16.52
36.07.54.97
5
178117
9761480
-2.09.18.68
36.06.23.47
6
176714
9762036
-2.09.00.50
36.05.38.14
7
176004
9762441
-2.08.47.29
36.05.15.21
8
168198
9766889
-2.06.22.12
36.01.03.11
#
X
Y
1
193895
2
193705
3
9
168141
9798646
-1.49.09.21
36.01.03.10
10
177422
9798661
-1.49.09.21
36.06.03.11
11
177368
9835549
-1.29.09.31
36.06.03.11
12
168085
9835537
-1.29.09.30
36.01.03.08
13
168054
9863091
-1.14.13.09
36.01.03.18
14
231165
9863109
-1.14.14.59
36.35.03.15
15
231177
9850363
-1.21.09.36
36.35.03.14
16
236744
9850369
-1.21.09.34
36.38.03.14
17
236801
9800592
-1.48.09.19
36.38.03.15
18
231235
9800584
-1.48.09.22
36.35.03.15
19
231266
9778460
-2.00.09.15
36.35.03.15
20
220134
9778444
-2.00.09.13
36.29.03.12
21
220158
9763693
-2.08.09.10
36.29.03.14
22
207171
9763671
-2.08.09.11
36.22.03.12
23
207191
9752607
-2.14.09.08
36.22.03.14
24
193895
9752583
-2.14.09.07
36.14.53.13
The proposed survey program covers, approximately 6,000 km2, and is located in a hilly area
generally at a height ranging from 600m – 1,800m above sea level. The project is located
approximately 100 kilometers west of Nairobi (Figure 1), with Magadi Lake in the southern
part of the survey area. Existing roads and access tracks are usually accessible by seismic
vehicles; cross country terrain can usually be negotiated by four wheels drive vehicles, with
restrictions during the rainy season.
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Limited operating windows in this area are controlled through permits (area specific), as well
as environmental considerations (Environmental conservancy area, Farm land access, crops
and rainy season – Some areas have relatively little water reserves and may require water
trucks to drill during the dry season). Ideally, the operating window in this area would begin
immediately after the heavy set of the rainy season (Figure 2).
Figure 1.
Block 14T - Area of NATIONAL OIL Seismic Survey
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Monthly Rainfall (mm) and Temperature (centi-degree) in Magadi Area
The planed seismic lines are described in Figure 3. The total length of 2D Seismic
Acquisition is approximately 300 surface line kilometers of seismic coverage at maximum
with approximately 12,000 shot points. Two (2) charge size/depth penetration tests shall be
conducted ahead of the survey, with intended maximum depth of 20 meters TOC (top of
charge); pattern holes will be tested for basalt-covered areas, with an estimated 3 Holes in
line, 5m apart centered on the peg, 10m depth, 1 Kg each.
Two (2) stratigraphic wells will be drilled by NATIONAL OIL during this WORK in order to
get lithological, geochemical and paleontological information. The deep uphole (DUH)
survey (well shooting) in these wells will be planned with a maximum depth of 500 meters;
depth may be reduced after initial identification of the soil formations. The estimated inner
diameter at the well bottom is expected to be HQ (63.5mm). The data acquisition for DUH
will be either hammer on the surface or vehicular weight drop, with a downhole sensor of 4
Geophone elements (3 series/parallel), or hydrophone. NATIONAL OIL will subcontract a
different Contractor to drill the two stratigraphic wells and will require the Contractor
tendering to acquire seismic data under the present tender to work cooperatively with the said
subcontractor and share resources on site that form part of reimbursable costs described
herein which shall include but not be limited to; camp facilities, logistical facilities, utilities
for purposes of cost efficiency provided reasonable notification is given to the Contractor.
The final line locations and line lengths may vary depending upon restrictions imposed by
government authorities in sensitive/protected areas and NATIONAL OIL requirements.
NATIONAL OIL reserves the right to add or delete lines and to extend or reduce the seismic
program.
The survey parameters given for this WORK are based on the datum WGS 84 and the system
of coordinated UTM area 37 south and their values are as follows:
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DATUM WGS 84
Ellipsoid:
WGS 1984
Semi-Major Axis:
6378137 m
Reciprocal Flattening:
298.257223563
UTM PROJECTION
Zone:
37 South (36°E to -42°E)
Central Meridian
39°E
Origin of Latitude:
00°00’00” (Equator)
Origin of longitude:
27°00’00”
False Northing:
10,000,000.00 m
False Easting:
500,000.00 m
Scale Factor:
0.9996
Units:
Meters
Vertical Datum
Sea-level
Geoid Model:
EGM96
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A.2 Description of the Work
The CONTRACTOR shall provide all equipment, personnel, consumables and complete
project management for the acquisition and field data processing of the 2D seismic survey.
The WORK shall include maintaining and operating one complete set of the seismic sources,
land 2D seismic reflection crew capable of providing NATIONAL OIL with high-quality 2D
seismic data using the recording parameters shown in Table-2 (in “A.5.3 Survey Specifics”).
The specifications or work standards for execution of the WORK are described in this
Exhibit.
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A.3 Survey Area
The Survey Area of the 2D Seismic Acquisition is centered at Olkermatiani village and
extends to approximately 60 km in North-South direction and approximately 30 km in EastWest direction.
1. The region infrastructure such as roads, water & electricity is limited within the
survey area and CONTRACTOR shall depend on own resources.
2. A lot of small villages (communes) exist in the survey area; however the local
population are not familiar with seismic surveys using explosives and
CONTRACTOR, together with NATIONAL OIL’s assistance, shall plan an extensive
socialization program to educate the local indigenous about seismic operations, ahead
of the survey taking place.
3. The survey area is rich with wild fauna, and CONTRACTOR shall take the necessary
measures to conduct a zero tolerance in disturbing fauna, flora by implementing small
impact seismic techniques.
The Survey Area shown on Figure 3 is conceptual. The 2D prospect is approximately 300
line kilometers, and around 12,000 Shots (excluding test). This project is located near the
Magadi Lake in Kenya
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4.6
9.2
18.4 km
Figure 3. The planned 2D Seismic lines
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A.4 Responsibilities of NATIONAL OIL
A.4.1
Permits and Socialization
NATIONAL OIL is responsible for obtaining permits from Government, County and
Local Communities to enter into and conduct seismic operations in the Survey Area.
NATIONAL OIL will provide liaison to communicate to the communities, the
Government, County and Local Communities with the assistance of CONTRACTOR’s
Public Relations & HSE Team.
A.4.2 Damage Claims
NATIONAL OIL shall pay all costs incurred from the damage claims due to the conduct
of the field operations to CONTRACTOR, provided all such claims shall be documented
and processed as per the Damage Claims Procedure approved by NATIONAL OIL
provided that it is clear that NATIONAL OIL shall not be liable to pay for Claims arising
from the CONTRACTOR’s negligence, error, or misconduct.
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A.5 Responsibilities of CONTRACTOR
CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for complete project management, supply and transport
of all required personnel, equipment and consumables, camps and catering, field medical
support and Medevac procedures, scheduling of supply and personnel movements, control
and supervision of CONTRACTOR’s field crews engaged in scouting, permitting, line
opening, surveying and recording of the 2D data and delivery of the acquired data to
NATIONAL OIL.
CONTRACTOR Shall Provide :
CONTRACTOR shall provide all below items at CONTRACTOR’s cost
1)
2)
***
3)
4)
5)
6)
7)
8)
9)
10)
11)
12)
13)
14)
15)
16)
17)
18)
Service
Provision of security forces for field explosives (transport & operations)***
Provision of security forces for field camps and operations***
Security forces shall comply with Appendix A.9 of this exhibit -- Human
Rights Provision.
Medical Support (Field Camp and Operations)
Office and Administrative Support (Nairobi?)
Lines scouting & Socialization with land owners
Permits Acquisition Unit
Field Quality Assurance & SPS Pre-planning
Base Camp (& Fly Camps as required)
Hazard and access function, Line clearance
Survey and Line preparation
Geographical Information System (GIS)
Shothole Drilling
Pre-loading functions
2D Seismic Acquisition Recording
Deep Uphole Unit: Recording to 500 m depth / Non Explosive Weight Drop or
Hammer and Plate
LVL Units: The surface refraction seismic survey / Non Explosive Weight Drop or
Hammer and Plate
Field Data Processing up to QC Brute Stack
Line Restoration unit
A.5.1 Explosives and Related Items
1. NATIONAL OIL requires CONTRACTOR to provide explosives with ALL
associated accessories to support 2D Land Seismic Survey activities planned to start in
2015 in above mentioned prospect. The service includes the provision of an Explosives
Bunker, License to store explosives, provision of Seismic Explosives and Seismic
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Detonators to be stored in the said bunker; license to transport and use explosives,
explosives transportation, handling costs, and insurance.
2.
Item
1.
The type of service required to support the seismic is as follows:
DESCRIPTION
QTY
Provision of any registered Explosives bunker in the vicinity of the
Rental
project (less than 2 hour's drive to project center), capable of storing
twenty-five (25) tons in a temporary storage configuration and 20,600
detonators.
2.
In case CONTRACTOR cannot provide a bunker in the project vicinity
Unit
(and acceptable to NATIONAL OIL), CONTRACTOR must propose
the Construction of a bunker to handle the amount of explosives that
will be allowed by corresponding authorities. This amount is estimated
to twenty-five (25) tons in a temporary storage configuration and
20,600
detonators.
The
bunker
can
be constructed as per
CONTRACTOR's or NATIONAL OIL's specifications at NATIONAL
OIL provided location (TBA). Including 2 X 20' containers outfitted for
explosives storage; 1 X 20' container outfitted for detonators; 1 X 20'
container for accessories; fence, lightning rods etc… as required to
meet all local and national explosive regulations in the given
perimeter.
3.
Construction of guard house, sufficient for rotation of 6 guards daily.
Unit
Shed with cooking facilities, minimal ablutions, hygiene and rest.
4.
Construction of double external fences, and double access gate, with
Unit
parking location and vehicles control facilities (with Shed) before
access to the bunker.
5.
Dogs Kennel (if applicable)
Unit
6.
Light illumination with flood lights and emergency generator sufficient
Unit
to power Guards house and flood lights
7.
Permit (Explosives Storage permit from authorities of Kenya applicable
1
to above)
8.
P1 Permit (transportation of explosives within the survey area during
1
the survey period.
9.
P2 Permit (Police Permit for explosives purchase and usage).
1
10.
P3 Permit for Bunker Usage
1
11.
Seismic Explosives; Cartridge 55 mm; Weight per cartridge 500 gr;
Estimated
contains per case 40 cartridges
24,000 Kg
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Electric Seismic detonators; Grade 8 or above, < 1ms accuracy; 30m
Estimated
lead (steel on spool); heavy-duty, ruggedized version for sleeping 3
24,600
weeks in watery condition.
13.
14.
Scope of Work
Units
Accessories for Seismic explosives; one set consist: 1 ea Speedy
Estimated
Loader; 1 ea Loading Point; 2 ea strip Anchor, 1 ea "O"-ring.
12,000 Kits
Handling, Transportation and Police Escort including insurance from
Contractor's warehouse to Bunker site for initial shipment of 30 tons
explosives + 30,000 detonators
15.
Dismantling of bunker at the end of the contract and return of land to
original state (optional; this may not be required in case Ledok accept
to maintain the buildings)
The examples of Seismic Explosives to support the WORK are listed below:
(1) Detonator
a. NITRO-BICKFORD (Daveydet® SR seismic electric detonators)
 Firing time : less than 1 ms for a 5 Amps firing current.
 Initiating powder : The 0.8 g secondary charge of penthrite is compatible with the new
generation of explosives.
 Safety :
 Extremities of leadwires are shunted and can be easily stripped.
 High resistance to static electrical discharges, stray currents and electromagnetic
 Interferences in comparison with standard detonators.
 High resistance to shocks.
 Water resistance: Crimping ensuring an excellent water resistance and their use
after 7 days of submersion at 7 bars.
 Colour coded and duplex leadwires offering good resistance to abrasion and
traction and easy to handle.
b. Electric SuperTM Seismic (SASOL®)
(2) Wires
 Folded wires ∅ 0,51 mm (AWG 21)
 0.17 Ω/ m. of duplex wire
 PVC insulation
 Leadwires length* (m) 30
 On spool wires, ∅ 0,70 mm (AWG 24)
 0,095 Ω/ m. of duplex wire, HDPE insulation
 Product manufactured by DAVEY BICKFORD certified ISO 9001
(3) Explosives:
a. geoPENTOSEIS (PT. Pindad®)
Technical Data
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Description
Seismic explosive
Nominal diameter (mm)
70 mm
Nominal Length(mm)
176 mm
Shell Colour
Fluoro Yellow
Nominal explosive Mass (g)
500 Grams
Nominal density (g/cm³)
1.6 g/cm³
Typical Velocity of Detonation (km/s)
7.2
Shelve Life (Years)
5
b. Geoprime (SASOL®)
Technical Data
Description
Seismic explosive
Energy (cal/g)
1600
Velocity(m/sec)
7500
Water Resistance
Execellent
Nominal unit size (mm)
57
Density (g/cm³)
1.65 g/cm³
Unit package style
plastic
Firm First Order: “Minimum” based on Single hole per Shot Point (SP);
(Assuming Seismic Lines : Total 300km)
Explosives
Seismic Requirement - Based on 2Kg charge size – 12,000 SP’s x 2Kg
Test Program
- 30Kg x 4 locations
Uphole Program
- Use Hammer and Plate or vehicular weight drop
Total Order Required
= 24,000Kg
= 120Kg
= 000Kg
= 24,120Kg
Detonator
Seismic Requirement - Based on two detonator per SP – 1 x 12,000
Test Program
- 12 SPs x 4 locations + Det. Tests
Uphole Program
- No explosives for UH
Total usage
Misfires
- Contingency
Total Order Required
= 24,000Dets
= 100Dets
= 000Dets
= 24,100Dets,
= 500 Dets
= 24,600Dets
CONTRACTOR’s Second Order will be based on the results of parameter test program.
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CONTRACTOR shall supply at its sole cost all friction (‘Bulldog’) tape, PVC casing, cement
and plastic string for shot charge preparation and loading.
CONTRACTOR shall supply at its sole cost all equipment and personnel required for the
safe storage and transport of explosives in the field.
CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for the cost of transport of explosives and accessories
between CONTRACTOR’s main explosive storage facility and the temporary field storage
facilities, including the return of unused explosives to the main explosive storage.
Responsibility includes all drilling, loading and recording activities during the Seismic
WORK.
CONTRACTOR shall provide at its sole cost all the administration, messing, camping
equipment, PPE, transportation and logistics support for the police & other security guards
engaged in the transportation, storage and security of explosives in the Survey Area.
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Scope of Work
WORK Overview
WORK Name : West Magadi 2D Seismic
The WORK Base Services will consist of the follwoings:
CONTRACTOR is required to have at their disposal a 2D seismic land crew capable of:
1. Constructing a base camp following IAGC/ OGP guidelines and acceptable to Kenya
and International standards. Fly-camps or staging camps (as applicable).
2. Field pre-planning (SPS files). The drillers will record drill locations using hand GPS;
the shooters will be equipped with inbuilt GPS in the Encoder that will record the
GPS position of the shot before firing.
3. Geographic information system (ARC GIS) for socialization, permitting and crops
compensation.
4. RTKGPS system for Geodetic survey, complemented with Total stations in covered
areas.
5. Drilling spaced 25 meters (single holes), estimated 20 meters TOC. A field test will
be conducted ahead of the operations to define shot-hole depths & the number of
shot-hole.
6. Recording 1,600 live data channels spaced 6.25m, state-of-the-art 24 bits cable-free
seismic system.
7. Deep Up-hole crew capable of measuring P-wave velocity in the two stratigraphic
wells with 500 meters depth in any formation
8. LVL (the refraction survey) for NMO correlation using Weight Drop or Hammer and
Plate
9. Field data processing unit (up to migrated stack).
The area contains areas of high population with strong cultural and historical background.
Adequate behavior from the crew personnel shall be mandatory and monitored (domestic and
international manpower).
The area contains protected flora and fauna. Environmental concerns apply in all areas; no
trees will be cut or damaged as a result of the seismic operations. Similarly, the access tracks
shall not be damaged by excessive vehicle usage or heavy payloads.
The source will be deep buried explosives, and this energy source will be utilized where
allowed by safety and practical to do so. Due to the terrain and permit stipulations, areas that
are not accessible or feasible by explosives will either be skipped, or fold compensated by
increasing fold each side of the obstacle.
The lines have been designed so that none of them crosses the Magadi Lake. It will be
necessary for the Contractor to provide Laser Link or Small boat operations for lake/ river
crossings.
The lines are crossing several tracks/roads, some of which are main links between towns. A
proper road crossing procedure will have to be in place and approved by NATIONAL OIL
before startup.
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Survey Specifics
 Mandatory D&A test and medical for key personnel (as defined in the Exhibits)
 The base camp will include medical support for field operations.
 A parameter test will be conducted in addition to the exploration program (refer to
compensation)
 The base camp will be "dry". Zero tolerance and no exceptions (operating in oil field
environment).
 The WORK shall be completed by the CONTRACTOR using the recording
parameters specified in Table-2. NATIONAL OIL reserves the right to modify these
line parameters prior to commencement of the services, within the general ranges as
given in Table-2.
 Since the survey region, which is covered by thick volcanic rocks, is believed to be an
area of poor data quality, the CONTRACOTR is encouraged to propose its own
survey parameters.
Table -2.
Geometry
Receiver Station Interval (m)
Shot Point spacing (m)
Number live channels per shot(receiver)
Maximum offset (m)
Sampling Interval
Low Cut Filter
High Cut Filter
Record Length
Polarity
DVD
Hard Drive
Data Format
Energy type
Charge Size
Hole Depth
Type of Receiver
Deep Uphole (Well Shooting)
LVL
2D Seismic Recording Parameters
Symmetrical spread
6.25
25.0
1,600 (maximum)
5,000
2 ms
Out
Fnyquist (FIR)
6 sec
SEG Normal
Two (2) copies
Two (2) copies
SEG-D
Dynamite
Dynamite
One hole with 20 Meter Drilled Depth
or
Three holes with 8 Meter Drilled Depth
(The final specification will be decided after the
parameter testing.)
Cable-free Seismic : Fairfield’s ZLand or Equivalent
Two (2) holes with 500m depth
1 ms sampling rate / Weight Drop Source or Hammer
*Every line intersection, 3Km from the end of each line.
*Every 6 Km in area, with no intersection.
* 1 ms sampling rate / Weight Drop Source or Hammer
A.5.4 Survey Hazards
Major hazards in the area consist of the following:
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
Operations using explosives
Steep Terrain and slopes
Environmental Sensitivities
Cultural Resources and Security
Electrical Storms/ equipment exposure to field rodents
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A.5.5 Camps
(1)Base Camps
CONTRACTOR shall provide, maintain and operate at its sole cost a Base Camp. The Base
Camp shall include accommodation and messing, a medical center, offices, warehouse space,
and all other fittings and fixtures required to support the WORK. The Base Camp shall
include accommodation and office facilities for NATIONAL OIL Field Representatives and
other Contractors assigned to the Work. On completion of the WORK, the CONTRACTOR
shall be responsible for closing the Base Camp facilities and restoring the location as near as
possible to its condition prior to the WORK.
Table-3.
Item#
Camp Summary
Field Office and Administration
Tendered
1.
Base Camp: configuration
2.
Base camp: security
Cleared area around fence for visibility;
high Fence, Post Guard, flood lights,
security guards 24 hour/day and regular
patrols at night
3.
Base Camp: journey management and TCards system
Controlled
By
Vehicle
Dispatcher;
communication in every vehicle (radio +
mobile phone if required); drive rights.
Regular communication w/camp
4.
Fuel storage facilities
Constructed outside base camp (within
enclosed parking area) with calibrated fuel
distribution pump; dedicated security
guards, locking nozzles, cemented floor
for leaks containment during distribution
5.
Fuel Distribution Facilities
Metal Jerry-Can For Drilling Crew, Special
Vehicle For Fuel Distribution with
calibrated delivery pump and oil spill kit
6.
Silent Power Generators (describe)
2 X Unit 135 KVA Silent Perkin Genset,
fitted in enclosed containers, with
independent fuel reservoirs for a week's
autonomy; fitted with spurious current
leakage detectors and automatic shutdown switch in case of mechanical failure
7.
Camp power distribution and safety
(describe)
Main switchboard safety panel; Certified
Panel Distribution For Each Block , MCCB
And LCCB; buried distribution cables;
balanced loads; fitted with spurious
current leakage detectors
8.
Field Clinic
Base camp clinic Constructed in
Cooperation W/ ISOS With 24 H licensed
Medic on standby
9.
Ambulance / Medical Supplies
1 Ambulance ISOS Standards. Medicines
and Any Clinic Equipment
Sufficient
Controlled By Saripari and ISOS Doctors.
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10.
Safety / Firefighting Equipment
Firex, Fire System, Fire Break, Fire
Alarms and sufficient fire extinguishers at
strategic locations, Sand and buckets
near fuel storage, Smoke Detectors in
living rooms and kitchen/mess , Regular
Fire Drills & dedicated trained fire team
11.
Water purification system / kitchens / dining/
recreation
Water Purifier Processing
Piping To
Kitchen, Hand Wash Basins In Canteen,
Ablutions and For Tooth Brush and
showers. In-line filters and chlorination.
12.
Bottled water for drinking
*Potable water from main distributor +
water tanks available in the field; Every
labor will be distributed with own water
gourd container (aluminum).
*Sufficient amount of plastic bottles
(mineral water) distributed to the field
13.
Recreation facilities
TV Satellite Receivers X 2, DVD
14.
Ablutions & Toilets (Hot water?)
Yes W/ Water Heater And Shower
15.
Sewage system
Buried Piping System; pre-fabricated
sewage pits in norm with international and
Kenyan standards
16.
Disposal of gray and black waters
Sewage Water Pond And Water
Treatment; use MCL sub-contractor for
disposal and treatment.
17.
Waste disposal (segregation, incinerator,
others)
Waste disposal will be done in
accordance
with
contractual
specifications; an incinerator will be
provided in camp for normal wastes;
dangerous wastes will be disposed of in
Bandung
licensed
waste
disposal
contractor. No wastes will leave the camp,
unless for Bandung or controlled/ licensed
waste disposal contractor.
18.
Vector control procedures in camp
(drainage control, fogging/ spray)
Adequate Drainage System For All Base
camp / Field camps , Fogging Everyday
19.
Cables repair and electronic workshop
Complete Ws And Tools For Rec Ws And
Testing Equipment
20.
Mechanics Vehicles workshop
Complete Ws And Tools For Vehicles W/S
Including Tyre Service
21.
Mechanics Drill maintenance workshop
Complete Ws And Toolset For Drilling
Preparation And Repair
22.
Compressor mechanic workshop
Complete Ws And Toolset For Drilling
Preparation And Repair
23.
Office Equipment (computers, printers)
Sufficient Desk Top/Laptop Computer
And Hp / Canon Printer/ Plotter
24.
Office UPS (duration & power)
Ica UPS
25.
Office Facilities / desks / chairs / computers/
printers , vehicle each for 8 senior QC rep.
Sufficient Office Facilities And Vehicles
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Office Facilities / desks / chairs / computers/
printers / food and lodging / vehicles /etc for
9 junior permit/ damage claim personnel
and 9 junior drilling / survey/ recording
QC’s
Sufficient Office Facilities And Vehicles
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CLIENT (NATIONAL OIL) office
Sufficient Space W/ Office Equipment
including Sufficient Desks & Chairs, Desk
Top or Laptop Computer, Hp / Canon
Printer/ Plotter and UPS. Internet shall be
available. Air conditioner is equipped.
Office can be locked.
28.
Covered space for tool box meetings
Three (3) dedicated Locations Metallic
Construction covered with Tarpaulin
29.
Vehicles with vehicle tracking monitors
Double Cabin 4x4; each with Drive-right
installed
30.
Communication Facilities
60 M Antenna With Repeater Vhf and
BPMigas Licensed radio Frequencies
31.
Other Necessary Equipment
As Needed
32.
Fly Camps: configuration / living /
recreation / power / water purifier / kitchens
/ dining / sewerage / security / clinic / etc
Will Provide As MCL Standard based on
Contract Annexes. One dedicated living
for expatriates accommodation.
33.
All other equipment required to meet
specifications of this WORK
The Base Camp shall provide a Drilling Workshop equipped with facilities for carrying out
equipment servicing and overhaul. The workshop must be housed in a well-constructed
building that meets the following specifications and contains at least the following
equipment:
 It must be well ventilated and spacious with windows for natural lighting.
 A dedicated storeroom for spare parts and equipment.
 A well ventilated area exclusive for electric arc welding, with a cement floor and tin
walls.
 A well ventilated area exclusive for oxygen/acetylene welding with cement floor and tin
walls.
 A dedicated well ventilated area for battery charging.
 Workshop equipment and tools. Minimum required; bench grinder, electric bench press
drill, metal lathe, sufficient open, ring, and socket spanners and other standard workshop
tools including three bench vices.
 Test tank facilities capable of testing water pumps, pressure pumps and water swivels.
All water pumps must be pressure tested before sending to the field.
 All CONTRACTORS mechanics must be fully competent in the use of the tools and
equipment and all HSE procedures for the use of tools and correct workshop HSE must
be adhered too.
 One high-pressure water cleaning unit for vehicles and equipment.
 The workshop must have at least 5 fire extinguishers, safety goggles, ear protectors,
work gloves, first aid kits, each employee one pair of coveralls, all safety clothing for
welding, and safety boots.
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 One area with cement floor and washing tanks, (situated well away from the welding
booths) for cleaning parts. All waste cleaning fluids must be trapped and stored in a safe
place well away from the workshop.
 Earthen walls with a height of 50cm must surround all fuel and oil storage areas.
The inventory and description of equipment to be provided by CONTRACTOR is to be listed
in this Exhibit.
(2) Staging and Field Camps
CONTRACTOR shall provide, maintain and operate at its sole cost any Staging or Field
Camps required to minimize travel time for field personnel to the site of the WORK. When
required these Staging and Field Camps shall include facilities for NATIONAL OIL
personnel and other NATIONAL OIL’s Contractors. Any staging camps shall be equipped
with the necessary living quarters, beds, ablution (hot & cold water) facilities, kitchens,
refrigeration facilities, stores, mechanics’ workshops, recording workshop, office space, airconditioned offices and individual air-conditioned accommodation rooms for
CONTRACTOR’S operational personnel and the NATIONAL OIL’s Field Representative,
NATIONAL OIL QC Support Staff and NATIONAL OIL Contractors assigned to the Work
as described in this Exhibit sufficient for the operational purposes of the Staging Camps
On completion of the WORK, CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for closing the Staging
and Field Camp facilities and restoring the locations as near as possible to their condition
prior to the WORK.
(3) Communications
CONTRACTOR shall provide, maintain and operate at its sole cost communication
equipment and other services as described in the Exhibits to:
 Provide continuously available voice, e-mail & data communications via a VSAT or
equivalent system between CONTRACTOR’s Base Camp, CONTRACTOR’s office
and NATIONAL OIL office. A minimum of 256 Kb bandwidth shall be dedicated to
NATIONAL OIL’s Nairobi office.
 Provide H.F. V.H.F U.H.F. and radio repeater equipment to allow reliable continuously
available voice communications between CONTRACTOR’s Base Camp and all
Staging Camps, all Field Camps, all vehicles, CONTRACTOR’s Medical Centre and
all explosives magazines including CONTRACTOR’s main explosive storage.
 CONTRACTOR shall ensure all radios and radio frequencies used are properly
licensed and that the assigned call signs are used.
Table-4.
Base Camp Communication & Facilities
Base Camp Communications &
Facilities
1.
Internet Server dedicated to 12 NATIONAL
OIL’s representatives
V-Sat Or Telkom Speedy Or
Combination
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One NATIONAL OIL dedicated Telephone
Lines
By V-Sat Or Telkom
3.
Two “Three-in-One” printer/ copy machine/
scanner
2 Units Canon Or Xerox or Equivalent
4.
Two dedicated Laser Jet Networked printers
(B&W)
Hp 3015 or Equivalent
5.
UPS for each machine
Yes Ica 2kva
6.
Hand-Held radios
Motorola Gp 388 or Equivalent
7.
All other equipment required to meet
specification of this WORK
Base Camp HSE Facilities
8.
9.
10.
Dedicated office with representatives
Office Space W/ Expat HSE
Representatives
HSE Incentive planning unit
HSE Incentive Award scheme
HSE Plan monitoring and development unit
Safety Induction, Routine Inspection,
Stop Card And Training
11. Statistic and reporting unit
Daily, Weekly & Monthly
12. Incidents investigation unit
Team Investigation Lead By HSE
13. Journey management dedicated unit
Controlled By Radio And Journey Permit
14. Safety meetings and coordination unit
Tool Box ,Field Visit, Committee Meeting
(4) Facilities for NATIONAL OIL Assigned Personnel and Contractors
CONTRACTOR shall provide in its Base Camp these facilities for use by NATIONAL OIL
assigned personnel and contractors.
①Base Camp Accommodation and Messing
CONTRACTOR shall provide accommodation and messing at the Base Camp on
request for Government Officer, NATIONAL OIL personnel and other NATIONAL
OIL Contractors assigned to the Work as specified in the Exhibit and to include:
 Single accommodation for maximum fourteen (14) NATIONAL OIL Senior
Personnel and Government Officer.
 Senior mess access for maximum fourteen (14) NATIONAL OIL Senior Personnel
and Government Officer.
② Base Camp Office Facilities
CONTRACTOR shall provide Air-Conditioned Offices at its Base Camp for the
Government Officer (1), NATIONAL OIL Seismic Personnel (13), assigned to the
WORK.
CONTRACTOR shall provide at least the following office equipment in its Base Camp
for NATIONAL OIL’s Field Representatives:
 One (1) new photocopy machine, properly serviced to allow for clean copies. Note
that paper-work (including invoices) which include poor quality or illegible
photocopies will not be approved by NATIONAL OIL’s Field Representative.
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 One (1) Flatbed Color Printer/Scanner.
 Three (3) personal computer, UPS and Software, The computer will be networked be
able to and can send and receive email via the Satellite VSAT communications
system and good quality color printer for the exclusive use of NATIONAL OIL’s
Field Representative.
 One (1) telephone for exclusive use by NATIONAL OIL’s Field Representative.
 One (1) telephone / facsimile machines for exclusive use by NATIONAL OIL’s HSE,
Damage Claim & Administrative Staff.
 256 Kb of VSAT bandwidth for the exclusive use of NATIONAL OIL’s
communications and data links.
 One (1) Personal Computer with wide-body Printer for Damage claim & Public
Relations departments.
 All necessary stationery, forms, computer consumables, office supplies, calculators,
desks, filing cabinets, writing and drafting supplies, and associated office supplies for
the above.
The inventory and description of equipment to be provided by CONTRACTOR is listed
in this Exhibit.
③ Vehicles
CONTRACTOR shall provide Two (2) vehicles for use by NATIONAL OIL’s
personnel and contractors assigned to the WORK.
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A.5.6 Damage Claims Procedure
Prior to the commencement of line clearance operations CONTRACTOR shall prepare and
document for NATIONAL OIL review and approval Damage Claims Procedure. This shall
include a procedure for CONTRACTOR’s personnel to compile an inventory of crop and
livestock damage due to the conduct of field operations, a list of crop and livestock
compensation prices approved by the local authorities and a procedure to settle valid claims
directly with the land or crop owner, witnessed by the local authorities and documented in
writing to prevent any future liability.
CONTRACTOR shall appoint a Damage Claims Officers whose role shall be to process any
types of damage claims in a timely fashion according to the Damage Claim Procedure and
maintain auditable records of the disbursement of funds for settling damage claims in each of
WORK sites.
A.5.7 Security Clearance
If required, CONTRACTOR shall obtain the necessary Security Clearance and put in place
adequate security provision for the Field Operations at its sole cost. The security clearance
shall, if required, indicate the area of field operations and any NATIONAL OIL personnel
assigned to the WORK. It shall include all expected activities such as the 2D seismic
acquisition, GPS surveying, and any specialized equipment assigned to the operations.
A.5.8 CONTRACTOR’s Sub-Contractors
CONTRACTOR shall ensure that its Sub-Contractor’s abide by the following.
A.5.8.1 General
CONTRACTOR shall coordinate, monitor and supervise the activities of all
its Sub-Contractors to ensure that there is progressive feedback on each
component of the field activity, and each subcontractor shall be required to
have a representative who shall report to the Base Camp every morning for
briefing and instructions.
CONTRACTOR shall ensure that the terms and conditions of its subcontracts
are in accordance with and consistent with those (stated in the Agreement of
the WORK) and that there is no conflicting terms and/or conditions. The
CONTRACTOR shall be fully liable for the work of its subcontractors and
subcontracting any component of the work shall not relieve the
CONTRACTOR from any of its obligations under the agreement with
NATIONAL OIL.
CONTRACTOR shall provide NATIONAL OIL with a copy of all contracts
with its Sub-Contractors including the rates and method of compensation.
NATIONAL OIL shall treat these documents as proprietary to the
CONTRACTOR.
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CONTRACTOR shall ensure that all of its Sub-Contractor’s personnel are
fully competent, suitably experienced and qualified for their designated
positions and medically fit and able to perform the services required. The
terms and conditions of the Agreement (CONTRACTOR’s Personnel) shall
apply equally to the personnel of CONTRACTOR’s Sub-Contractors.
NATIONAL OIL shall have discretion to decline the services of any
subcontractor ONLY if the said services or works are performed dismally and
compromise the quality of deliverables under the agreement with the
CONTRACTOR in which case the CONTRACTOR shall immediately source
a suitable subcontractor. Any delays, damages or loss occasioned by such
replacement shall be fully borne by the CONTRACTOR.
A.5.8.2 Salaries, Wages and Benefits for Sub-Contractor’s Personnel
CONTRACTOR shall ensure that the wages/salaries and other benefits due to
Sub-Contractor’s personnel are paid on a regular and continuous basis without
such payments being dependent upon receipt of funds from NATIONAL OIL
CONTRACTOR shall ensure that Sub-Contractor’s compensation of its
personnel equals or exceeds the minimum daily wage and shall maintain
necessary insurance cover for all labor engaged on site. The CONTRACTOR.
. The CONTRACTOR shall also adhere to labor laws and regulations.
CONTRACTOR shall ensure that those personnel paid by Sub-Contractors
using a production rate system (turnkey) are guaranteed the minimum daily
wage for the number of hours in the average workday plus an adequate food
and utility allowance if food and utilities are not supplied by the SubContractor.
CONTRACTOR shall ensure that compensation to all Sub-Contractor’s
personnel is paid on time every month by the 7th day of each month. The
CONTRACTOR shall be fully liable for any losses or damages occurring from
a stoppage of ongoing work in protest of any delayed dues or benefits accruing
to labor engaged on site.
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A.5.9 Progress Reports
CONTRACTOR shall submit the progress reports listed below and Appendix A.4. Prior to
the start of the WORK, CONTRACTOR shall submit for NATIONAL OIL’s review and
approval CONTRACTOR’s proposed format for each report. All reports shall be prepared in
English, shall be acknowledged by the NATIONAL OIL Field Representative and shall be
sent by email to NATIONAL OIL’s Nairobi office, Attn: Exploration Manager, before 10:00
hrs on the report’s submission date. These reports shall commence at the arrival of the
advance party and continue until the WORK has been completed and the crew has been
demobilized.
A.5.9.1 Daily Operations Report
CONTRACTOR shall submit a detailed daily operations report and HSE
report that covers all aspects of the Work during the previous day before 10.00
hrs, including the daily recording summary and Party Chief’s comments.
A.5.9.2 Weekly Operations Report
CONTRACTOR shall submit a detailed Weekly Operations and HSE report
on the Work including an estimate of weekly costs and Party Chief’s
comments summarizing all phases of the operation for the preceding week.
This weekly report will cover operations up until the end of the previous
Saturday and shall be submitted each Monday morning before 10.00 hrs.
A.5.9.3 Monthly Operations Report
CONTRACTOR shall submit six (6) copies of a detailed Monthly Operations
Report summarizing the results of the Work during the preceding month. This
report shall cover operations up until the end of the last day of the previous
month and shall be submitted prior to the fifth business day of the month. This
report shall contain a detailed description of field operations completed,
production statistics, damage claims reconciliation and a summary listing the
personnel and equipment assigned to the crew and items chargeable for the
month. The summary must be signed by CONTRACTOR’s Party Manager
and countersigned and approved by the NATIONAL OIL Field
Representative.
A.5.9.4 Summary of Chargeable Items Report
The summary listing the items chargeable for the month (the summary of
chargeable items) must correspond to the detailed production statistics
included in the report. The summary of chargeable items shall be the basis for
CONTRACTOR’s invoice for Work completed during the subject month.
A.5.9.5 Monthly Explosives
CONTRACTOR shall submit six (6) copies of a Monthly Explosives Report,
to be signed by CONTRACTOR’S Party Manager and counter-signed by
NATIONAL OIL’s Field Representative recording the use of explosives on a
daily basis, the balance at month's end and a list of seismic lines on which the
explosives were consumed. The format of this report shall comply with
Government requirements. This report shall cover operations up until the end
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of the last day of the previous month and shall be submitted prior to the fifth
business day of the month.
A.5.9.6 Monthly Health and Safety Report
CONTRACTOR shall submit six (6) copies of its Monthly Health and Safety
Report containing: A compilation of all the minutes of safety meetings held
during the month. All relevant statistical data such as man hours worked, the
number of near miss incidents documented, Lost Time Incidents (LTI),
Medivac cases, etc. These shall be reported in a format that complies with
Government requirements.
Results of field crew health and safety inspections performed by the
CONTRACTOR’s Health and Safety Officer and Paramedic/Doctor during
the previous calendar month. This shall include details of any health and
safety related problems observed in the base camp, staging camps and field
camps and remedial action taken to rectify those problems.
Schedule for field crew health and safety inspections by the CONTRACTOR’s
Health and Safety Officer and Paramedic/Doctor for the current calendar
month.
The Monthly Health and Safety Report shall cover operations up until the end
of the last day of the previous month and shall be submitted prior to the fifth
business day of the month.
A.5.9.7 Monthly Environmental and Social Management Report
CONTRACTOR shall submit six (6) copies of its Monthly Environmental and
Social Report containing: A concise account of how the environmental and
social actions, as presented in the environmental and social mitigation and
monitoring plan (see section A.10.3), have been addressed. The report shall
include results of any monitoring requirements as detailed in the plan.
The Monthly Environmental and Social Report shall cover operations up until
the end of the last day of the previous month and shall be submitted prior to
the fifth business day of the month.
The other reportings are listed in Appendics A.4.
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A.5.10 Operating Mode
The WORK shall be performed in accordance with Kenyan Labor Law and the condition
shall be approved by NATIONAL OIL in advance.
The WORK shall only be performed on during regular work hours unless otherwise approved
by NATIONAL OIL’s Field Representative provided that work allocation promotes cost and
work efficiency.
A.5.11 Operations Timetable
A.5.11.1 Notice of Mobilization Date
NATIONAL OIL shall issue to CONTRACTOR a “Notice of Mobilization
Date” for the Seismic WORK. The CONTRACTOR must have commenced
mobilization for the Seismic WORK by this date. This Notice of Mobilization
Date is the project initiation date for the measurement of the overall timing for
the Seismic WORK.
CONTRACTOR agrees to adhere to the date for start-up of the project. The
CONTRACTOR must immediately inform NATIONAL OIL in writing if the
commencement date cannot be met for whatever reason. CONTRACTOR
must immediately install a remedial action plan acceptable to NATIONAL
OIL to ensure completion of the WORK in an agreeable time. If the
CONTRACTOR declines to commence work obligations without assigning
justifiable reason for the delay, the CONTRACTOR shall be liable for any
loss or damage arising as a result thereof from such work delay and
NATIONAL OIL shall not be liable to pay stand by charges in such
circumstances.
Any delay caused by conditions outside of the responsibilities of the
CONTRACTOR must be documented and approved by the NATIONAL OIL
Field Representative when the delay occurs.
A.5.11.2 Mobilization Completion Date
The Mobilization Completion Date for the Seismic WORK is defined as the
last day of completion of all WORK defined in this Exhibit required in order
to commence production of line clearance and surveying for the WORK,
which date will be confirmed in writing by the NATIONAL OIL Field
Representative.
A.5.11.3 Criteria to Commence Line Clearance/Survey for the Seismic WORK
CONTRACTOR shall not commence the line clearance and surveying for the
Seismic WORK until all of the following conditions have been met to
NATIONAL OIL’s satisfaction and will be confirmed in writing by the
NATIONAL OIL Field Representative:
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- The Base Camp, associated facilities and stocks of consumables are
sufficiently prepared to support commencement of line clearance and
survey Work.
- Equipment, transportation and personnel required for the line clearance
and survey operations are of an acceptable standard and present in
sufficient quantities.
- Standard Operating Procedures have been established for each facet of
the operation and all personnel have been issued with appropriate PPE
and fully trained and inducted.
- CONTRACTOR has tested and calibrated all compasses, survey
instruments and electronic measuring devices as required in this WORK.
- CONTRACTOR’s HSE Plan has been reviewed and approved by
NATIONAL OIL.
- CONTRACTOR has fulfilled its obligations under the HSE Plan deemed
necessary for the safe and environmentally sound conduct of the line
clearance and survey operations including supply of safety equipment
and HSE training of all personnel and labor assigned to the Base Camp
and the line clearance/survey operations.
- CONTRACTOR’s Damage Claim Procedure has been reviewed and
approved by NATIONAL OIL.
A.5.11.4 Criteria to Commence Shothole Drilling for the Seismic WORK
CONTRACTOR shall commence shothole drilling for the Seismic WORK
after the following conditions have been met to NATIONAL OIL’s
satisfaction and will be confirmed in writing by the NATIONAL OIL Field
Representative:
- The Base Camp, associated facilities and the stocks of consumables are
sufficiently prepared to support the commencement of shothole drilling
and preloading operations.
- All equipment, transportation and personnel required for the shothole
drilling and preloading operations are present on the crew and of an
acceptable standard and present in sufficient quantities.
- Standard Operating Procedures have been established for each facet of
the operation and all personnel have been issued with appropriate PPE
and fully trained and inducted.
- The line clearance and survey operations are complete on at least 30% of
the initial programmed line.
- CONTRACTOR has fulfilled its obligations under the HSE Plan deemed
necessary for the safe and environmentally sound conduct of the
shothole drilling and preloading operations, supply of safety equipment
and HSE training of all personnel and labor assigned to Camps and the
drilling and preloading operations.
- CONTRACTOR has established effective procedures for the safe
transport and field storage of explosives.
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A.5.11.5 Criteria to Commence Seismic Recording for the Seismic WORK
CONTRACTOR shall not commence seismic recording for the Seismic
WORK until all of the following conditions have been met to NATIONAL
OIL’s satisfaction, and will be confirmed in writing by the NATIONAL OIL
Field Representative:
- The Base Camp, associated facilities and stocks of consumables are
sufficiently prepared to support the seismic recording Work.
- Equipment, transportation and personnel required for the seismic
recording operations and seismic data quality control are of an
acceptable standard and present in sufficient quantities.
- Standard Operating Procedures have been established for each facet of
the operation and all personnel have been issued with appropriate PPE
and fully trained and inducted.
- CONTRACTOR has fulfilled its obligations under the HSE Plan deemed
necessary for the safe and environmentally sound conduct of the seismic
recording operations including supply of safety equipment and HSE
training of all personnel and labor assigned to the Base Camp and the
seismic recording operations.
- CONTRACTOR has successfully completed all required pre-production
recording instrument, cable and Receiver tests required in this Exhibit.
A.5.11.6 Demobilization Commencement Date
The Demobilization Commencement Date is defined as the first day after
completion of production seismic recording for the Seismic WORK, which
date will be confirmed in writing by the NATIONAL OIL Field
Representative.
A.5.11.7 Demobilization Completion Schedule
CONTRACTOR’s Demobilization shall be deemed to be complete when all
of the following conditions have been met to NATIONAL OIL’s satisfaction
and will be confirmed in writing by the NATIONAL OIL Field
Representative:
- The entire Seismic WORK have been acquired and approved in writing
by NATIONAL OIL’s Field Representative.
- All reimbursable items for NATIONAL OIL’s account have been
approved by NATIONAL OIL’s Field Representative.
- CONTRACTOR has returned all items hired in the Survey Area to their
owners.
- CONTRACTOR has settled all debts and accounts with the inhabitants,
companies or cooperatives of the Survey Area.
- Land and dwellings leased by CONTRACTOR have been returned to
their owners in good condition and letters of release obtained.
- CONTACTOR has met its obligations under the HSE Plan for
restoration and reclamation of campsites and other areas affected by the
WORK.
- All damage claims have been paid and settled.
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- All CONTRACTOR's Personnel and Sub-Contractor personnel and
equipment involved with the WORK have been paid and left the
Operating Area.
- NATIONAL OIL or its appointed data processing center has received
and verified and accepted all acquired data.
- If the above is not complied with, no operating charges apply.
A.5.11.8 Completion Date
All WORK specified in this Exhibit must be completed within the dry season
anticipated to be estimated June 2015 until end of March 2016.
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A.6 Personnel - Seismic WORK
CONTRACTOR shall supply all the personnel required to complete the field operations
described in this Exhibit and Appendix A2-2 to a standard equivalent to or exceeding those
specified in the Exhibit. During the conduct of field operations CONTRACTOR shall ensure
that the number of crews and personnel present in the Survey Area is never less than
indicated. CONTRACTOR shall provide at its sole cost extra crews and personnel should the
listed minimum quantities prove to be insufficient to conduct the WORK in a timely and
accurate manner as specified in this Exhibit.
A.6.1 General Requirements
The required qualified and competent Senior Personnel to be provided by CONTRACTOR to
perform the WORK are described herein. It should be noted that these requirements represent
the absolute minimum acceptable specifications. Should additional Senior Personnel be
required to ensure the safe and efficient acquisition of high quality data according to the
requirements of this Exhibit, they shall be provided at CONTRACTOR’s sole cost. The
CONTRACTOR’s experiences will be considered in the bid technical evaluation.
CONTRACTOR’s Senior and Junior Field Personnel shall be permanent employees or direct
hire to the CONTRACTOR. They shall include competent and qualified, portable crew
experienced Quality Control/Assurance personnel. These Field Personnel will directly
supervise and instruct both CONTRACTOR’s crew personnel and all CONTRACTOR’s
Sub-Contractor’s and other CONTRACTOR’s Personnel involved in the Work with respect
to HSE, Supervision, Planning, Work standards and execution of the Work, including all
Public Relations and Damage Claim activities.
CONTRACTOR’s senior positions must at all times be filled by suitably qualified personnel.
CONTRACTOR shall submit details of all appointments to and transfers to and from senior
positions at least seven (7) days prior to such appointment for transfer for NATIONAL OIL
approval. No Senior Personnel shall be replaced by Junior Personnel. The leave schedule
worked by CONTRACTOR’s Senior Personnel shall be provided for NATIONAL OIL
approval.
Non-compliance with these requirements shall result in a cessation of field operations at
CONTRACTOR’s sole cost until such time as the problem is rectified.
A.6.2 Employment of Inhabitants of the Survey Area
CONTRACTOR shall preferentially employ local inhabitants of the Survey Area and restrict
the employment of non-local people to key or skilled positions for which the local people
have insufficient experience or qualifications. CONTRACTOR shall coordinate its
recruitment activities through the local Employment Committees or Cooperatives that have
been established in the Survey Area.
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A.6.3 CONTRACTOR’s Field Personnel
CONTRACTOR shall provide field personnel in accordance with the following crew
classification in the table below. All key personnel must be fully qualified in their designated
position. Adequate experience and professional skills will be the most important factor for
selectivity. English language is requirement. CONTRACTOR will establish a regular
rotational schedule for all acquisition and field processing personnel. CONTRACTOR shall
identify both primary and relief personnel for the positions identified below.
Table-5.
CONTRACTOR’s Field personnel
Management & Base Camp Support
1.
CONTRACTOR Party Chief
2.
CONTRACTOR Project Manager
3.
Relief Project Manager/ Administrator
4.
Lead Field Geophysicist
5.
Lead QC & Data Processing Geophysicist
6.
Team Leader (Geodetic Survey)
7.
Team Leader (Drills)
8.
Team Leader (Recording)
9.
Permit /socialization teams.
10.
Field Permitting
11.
HSE Team Leader
12.
HSE advisers
13.
Radio Operator Assistants (24-hr coverage)
14.
Camp Doctor
15.
Field Medics
16.
Ambulance driver
17.
Parts / Warehouse manager
18.
Chief Mechanic
19.
Junior Mechanics / helpers
20.
Drivers - Heavy Trucks
21.
Drivers - Light Vehicles
22.
Drivers - Client Vehicles
23.
Geophone / Cable Repair Personnel
24.
Other Necessary Staff / labor cooks / cleaners
25.
Security coordinator
A.6.4 Translation Capability
CONTRACTOR shall maintain in its Base Camp the capability to perform written
translations from the Local language to English and English to the Local language. This
service shall be sufficient to support the normal range of written communications received
and issued by a field operation similar to that proposed for the WORK.
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A.7 WORK Specifications and Procedures – Seismic WORK
CONTRACTOR shall ensure that the seismic reflection survey is performed using the
procedures and specifications contained within this Exhibit. CONTRACTOR shall ensure
that copies of this Exhibit, suitably translated if necessary, are issued to its key personnel
prior to the start of field operations.
A.7.1 Modification of Specifications and Procedures
In the event that a particular procedure is not described herein, or the CONTRACTOR
believes a modification to a procedure would improve the efficiency, safety and quality of the
WORK, the CONTRACTOR shall propose an implementation or revision of the procedure to
NATIONAL OIL’s Field Representative for approval. NATIONAL OIL’s Field
Representative shall have ultimate right to accept, alter or reject CONTRACTOR’s proposal.
No new procedure or any revised procedure shall be implemented without the prior written
approval or instruction of the NATIONAL OIL’s Field Representative.
A.7.2 General Equipment Specifications
Seismic Data Acquisition equipment and all the other equipment, including but not limited to
cables, radio transmission systems, Receivers and other receiver types, shooting systems,
surveying and positioning equipment, must meet manufacturer's specifications except where
modifications, as required by NATIONAL OIL, impose different specifications.
CONTRACTOR shall provide at its own expense, unless otherwise noted, all equipment to
comply with the contract services. Minimum equipment requirement is specified in Table-6.
CONTRACTOR’s Technical Operating Standards manual and service manuals for all
equipment shall be available in Base Camp at all times.
Table-6.
2D Seismic Equipment
Recording Unit – 2D
1.
Recording System details / Manufacturer,
etc
24 Bit Recording Z-land Manufactured By
Fairfield or Equivalent
(at least 1,600*4=6,400)
2.
Tape format (e.g. SEG-D 8048):
SEG-D Disk
3.
Recording filter: Lo-cut options
Yes
4.
Recording filter: Hi-cut options
Yes
5.
Recording media:
Dvd W/ External Hdd Backup
6.
Dual recording or tape copies provided:
2 Copies 3590 Tape
7.
Tape deck type / Number:
1 Unit Ibm 3590
8.
Communications – Radios, repeaters
GM 388 Motorola W/ Motorola 500
System Repeater
9.
Other Units / battery packs / etc
Sufficient Batt
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10. Hand held GPS to verify shot location
Garmin CSX 60
11. Vehicles, instrument trucks, geophone
trucks.
Mitshubishi/Ford/Toyota
12. Personnel transport
Roll Bar Truck Or Bus W/ Safety Belt For
All Pax
13. Boats for river crossings
Will Be Provided If Needed
14. Laser Link or equivalent (optional)
N/A
15. Appropriate PPE
Complete W/ Seismic WORK Standard
16. All other equipment required to meet
specifications
Drilling Unit - 2D
Rotary Rig
17.
18.
Drill type
All-hydraulic top head rotary Drill Rig
Number of Units (teams) proposed
equipment to man 30 crews if required
(Suggest 32 crews 8 units)
8 Units @ 4 Crews
19.
Capacity (Depth)
100m
20.
Drilling Methods
DHT hammer, Air scratcher, Water,
Auguer
21.
Drilling Diameter
75/90 mm
22.
Adequate PPE for all personnel that
includes steel caped boots.
Yes For All Drilling Personnel; minimum
3 pairs of coveralls for each person +
safety Helmet + gloves + hearing
protection
23.
Hand-Held GPS for hole location
verification
5 Garmin Csx 60
24.
All other equipment required to meet the
specification of this WORK & any
additional drilling equipment necessary
to maintain the production targets..
Enough Metal Fuel Container, Drill
Steems, Drill Bits & Adaptors,Pipe 24
”Wrench etc
Suggest you put 5000liter water tankers
6 tankers & more if necessary.
Pre-loading Unit
25.
Vehicles dedicated to personnel
2 Roll Bar Truck Or Bus W/ Safety Belt
Fr All Seats
26.
Vehicles dedicated to explosives
4 Units 4 X 4 (2 Dets + 2 Expl)
27.
Guards/ escort dedicated to the transport
of explosives
Yes Always Guards By Police
28.
Guards/ security dedicated to the security
of field equipment
Yes Coordination With Local Police
Station ( Polres )
29.
Cap testers
10 Pcs Quadrant 25
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30.
Hand-Held GPS’s for hole location
verification
Using Together W/ Drilling Unit
31.
Day-storage of explosives in the field
(boxes)
No
32.
Explosives transport, with purpose built
explosive containers
Yes With Safely Boxes Anti Lightning
Installed
These vehicles must be 4x4
33.
Personnel transport
Roll Bar Truck Or Bus W/ Safety Belt For
All Seats
34.
Other Equipment, personnel PPE
Yes For All Worker
Each drill unit will need two hand held
radio for safety medic & Forman
35.
All other equipment required to meet the
specification of this WORK. Aluminum
loading poles with brass sister
connectors.
Loading poles, back pack explosive
carrier boxes, safely cutters
3mm rope to support the charge when
loading the charge down the hole. Must
for compressor drilled holes.
Electrical tape or duct tape to tape over
the joins & detonators.
Dummy load to check holes before
loading.
Uphole Unit (used for two stratigraphic well (500m depth))
Rig Unit capable to lower the cable down to
500m
37. 6Recording system, OYO or equivalent
7
38. 6Impulse system (non explosive source)
8
Down hole tool. Alternatively, down hole
39. 6
cable, phones at 1.0 m spacing to 10 m,
9
then 2.5 meter spacing
40. 7Hand held GPS to verify location
0
41. Water Truck
42. 7Vehicles with vehicle tracking monitors
1
All other equipment required to meet the
43.
specification of this WORK
36.
Field QC Data Processing Equipment
44. 7System name and Type
2
428 Power Lite or Equivalent
Metal Plate W/ Hammer
Gs-32 Pc901case ,Spec As Required
Garmin CSX 60 or Equivalent
1 Unit
Double Cabin 4x4
Blaster, Consumables
PROMAX or Equivalent
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System Hardware
45. 7
3
DELL QUAD CORE or Equivalent,
enough hard disk space (500G) and
USB output port, USB driver to transfer
data, (at least 250 G).
46. 7Power Surge protection device / UPS.
4
47. 7System software
5
48. 7Applications software
6
49. 7Plotters: type and size
7
All other equipment required to meet
50.
specifications
3 KVA ICA
Linux or Windows
Field Qc Data
Hp-500 42 “ Plotter or Equivalent
All Consumables Needed
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A.7.3 Receivers
A.7.3.1 General
CONTRACTOR shall prove that all its recording equipment is in good
condition and functioning in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications
during the conduct of the WORK by running the equipment tests described
below. The time taken to perform the tests shall be included in
CONTRACTOR’s Remuneration Rates. All tests shall be performed in the
presence of and shall be verified by NATIONAL OIL’s Field Representative.
NATIONAL OIL shall have the right to request any tests at any time when
there is reasonable doubt on the correct functioning of any equipment.
A.7.3.2
Survey Design Support Documents
NATIONAL OIL shall provide CONTRACTOR with the following jobspecific information
 Preplot: Mapped and listed positions for the sources and receivers;
 Offset rules, to show the preferred manner in which Contractor is
permitted to offset sources and receivers from the preplot positions.
 Line bend tolerances and mitigation procedures for 2D acquisition;
 Acquisition parameters: specified in the Order;
Tolerance of shifting receivers & shooting holes from the original
(planed) survey line position is within 20m.
The following documents will be kept up-to-date and available at NATIONAL
OIL and CONTRACTOR’s field office and recorder:
 Map of project work site, provided in useful scales;
 Map of planned source and receiver points, with useful annotation detail;
 Instrument documentation for operational decisions and performance
verification;
 Listing of lines and acquisition template;
 Guidelines for data acquisition Quality Assurance standards;
 Description of acquisition parameters.
A.7.3.3
Standards and Specifications for Seismic Spread Management
(1) Offsets of Source and Receiver
The purpose of this section is to specify criteria for placing source and receiver
offline from the surveyed positions of source and receiver centers. The survey
offset specification is also given in “Recording Operations” of A.7.4 below.
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The goal is to maintain as consistent a fold distribution throughout the survey
line or area as possible.
Definitions:
(a) "Preplot" location indicates the ideal grid of sources and receivers prior to
any shifts.
(b) "Preplanned" location indicates source and positions that have been
adjusted for offsets, hazards, obstacles, etc., but have not yet been line cut
or surveyed.
(c) "Surveyed" location indicates a source or receiver position that has been
occupied and marked in some manner by a surveyor.
(d) "Final" location indicates where the center of the receiver array, the center
of the source array, or the final location of a drilled shot point was actually
located during acquisition of seismic data.
During equipment deployment, the receiver shall not be offset more than 1/8th
station interval from the surveyed position without approval from the
NATIONAL OIL field’s Representative.
Source points may be moved in any direction from the surveyed position up to
one quarter (1/4) of the receiver station interval, so long as it does not lie
within one half (1/2) of the receiver station interval of another source position.
In addition, for 2D acquisition, source points may be offset in the cross-line
direction up to a maximum of half (1/2) of the receiver station interval. Larger
offsets are acceptable if a NATIONAL OIL representative grants permission.
Any actual source or receiver position that is offset more than 1/4 of the
surveyed source or receiver position shall be noted in the Observer's Report
and fixed by survey. Distance, direction and elevation change of the actual
offset position in relation to the planned source/receiver position will be noted
in the Observer's Report. For any offset source position where sourcepositioning data is recorded, the offset position will not need to be surveyed.
(2) Receiver (Geophone) Standard Specifications
 The specifications for individual receiver are defined by “Recording
Operations” of A.7.4 below (A.7.4.6, A.7.4.7 and A.7.4.9)
 For geophones, each geophone shall be planted vertically and covered to
minimize sensitivity to ambient noise. If the soil conditions or geophone
design are not suitable for geophone burial, then each geophone shall be
firmly planted vertically with the top at or below ground leve.
 In the event that steep terrain causes an elevation variation of greater
than 3 meters between geophones, the geophone may be laid out at an
angle to the receiver line or spread along the elevation contours in order
to keep the desired inline spacing between geophones whilst keeping the
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elevation variation less than 3meters. If a change in angle is impractical
or does not keep the elevation variation below 3 meters, the geophone
interval may be shortened symmetrically about the planned geophone
position to keep the elevation variation below 3 meters. This 3-meter
specification may be changed in the Order.
 All non-standard receiver arrays and abnormal offsets must be noted in
the Observer's Report. The note must include the receiver station number
and a description of how the actual array layout differs from the standard
array layout.
(3) Recording Spread Standard Specifications
Unless otherwise specified in the Order the following recording spread
specifications shall apply:
 The recording spread will have a source–centered symmetrical geometry.
 Roll On and Roll Off procedures: recording will begin with one-half the
active-spread in front of the source when rolling-on and end with one-half
the active-spread behind the source when rolling-off. The source will
always remain in the center of the symmetrical spread (including dead
channels) from roll-on through roll-off.
 Observer's Reports will always indicate the same number of channels in
the spread although some will be inactive when rolling on or off. In case
the recording system does not allow padding zero traces on records or
pads them as high trace numbers only, the location of padded traces must
be determined and noted in the Observer's Report to assist in the efficient
processing of data.
 The trace numbering convention is for trace #1 to be to the rear of the
spread with the trace numbers increasing in the direction the line is being
shot.
(4) Defective Receiver
A receiver shall be considered defective if any one or a combination of the
following criteria are
satisfied:
 It fails the daily test;
 It shows excessive leakage. Excessive means less than 500kΩ of
resistance to ground or common-mode-rejection less than 70dB. This is
usually apparent as cross-feed of first-breaks or 50 Hz or 60Hz electrical
noise pick-up. Note that this specification refers to the strings after they
are deployed. For a dip test, the specification is more stringent and is
described in the section on Instrument Testing;
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 It exhibits a partially reversed polarity character with respect to adjacent
receiver, or fails the polarity acceptance criteria. Completely reversed
receiver can be left unchanged with a note to that effect in the Observer's
Report but the reversal should be corrected before that receiver is used in
another position;
 It exhibits an anomalous noise level (not of cultural origin) when
compared with neighboring receiver. Anomalous noise is defined as more
than 6dB or 50% decrease in apparent signal to noise with a consistent
pre-amp fixed gain applied;
 It exhibits a transient or spiking noise character when compared with
neighboring receiver;
 It exhibits noise that exceeds the noise specifications and the noise source
is within the control of CONTRACTOR. This does not include receivers
near to the source location that are noisy due to the normal operation of
the source (e.g. shotpoint, vibrators);
 It is dead or weak (more than a 6dB amplitude reduction when compared
to adjacent receivers. This does not include receivers that are dead due to
circumstances beyond the control of CONTRACTOR;
 It or any of its individual receivers is not planted correctly;
 Its array layout does not conform to specifications;
 It was not recorded on a seismic record on which it should have been
recorded.
 A receiver dead or noisy due to factors beyond CONTRACTOR’s control
will not be considered defective.
 CONTRACTOR shall produce a list in a text format (.txt) or other
suitable digital format of all receiver exhibiting excessive noise level. A
copy of this document will be included with the Observer’s Reports.
 Upon determining that a receiver is defective, CONTRACTOR must
make an immediate effort to attend and repair the receiver in a timely
manner, even if recording is permitted to continue.
(5) Reversed Receiver
 A receiver will be considered reversed if it is not a defective receiver and
the signal polarity is completely reversed.
 CONTRACTOR shall carefully note all reversed receiver in the
Observer’s Report so that the reversed polarity can be corrected during
data processing. The reversed receiver should not be corrected while it is
still being used in the active spread, however the polarity reversal should
be corrected before the receiver group is laid at a new position.
(6) Defective Seismic Record
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A seismic record shall be considered defective if any one or a combination of
the following criteria are satisfied:
 Any seismic data or other data that should have been recorded are not
recorded, or the data that are recorded are unusable for subsequent data
processing;
 The recording media are defective;
 The field time-break or any other essential auxiliary channel is not
digitally recorded, or is otherwise unusable;
 The source fails to has exceeded the specifications of the quality
assurance monitoring software;
 For radio-telemetry systems or mixed acquisition systems composed of
cable and radio-telemetry networks, any of the following:
 2 or more multi-channel adjacent Radio Telemetry Units (RTUs) are
not responding to Quality Assurance and Control integrity checks via
radio links;
 2 or more multi-channel RTUs are not responding or have failed in
the same relative position on parallel adjoining receiver lines;
 greater than 2% of the deployed RTUs within the active spread fail to
respond to Quality Assurance or Control integrity checks;
 greater than 2% of the deployed RTU channel index numbers for shot
records are reversed or out of order from the proposed number
sequence pattern for the template;
 The spread of receivers recorded differs from the intended spread by more
than five percent;
 The number of receivers recorded is fewer than the correct number by
more than five percent;
 The number of defective receiver groups exceeds any of the following:
 3% of total spread for an active spread;
 3% on any one active-spread section of receiver line;
 3 consecutive on any one active-spread section of receiver line;

For down-hole explosive source: the uphole time is not recorded;
Subject to the foregoing, all defective seismic records must be reacquired as
soon as reasonably possible after the recording defect or source defect is
noticed, unless NATIONAL OIL Representative agrees that some defective
records cannot or need not be reacquired. Any remedial action must accepted
by NATIONAL OIL Representative.
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(7) Defective Line (2D)
A line (for 2D acquisition) shall be considered defective if any one or a
combination of the following criteria are satisfied:
 More than 4% of the planned seismic records on the line are defective or
skipped;
 More than 3 spatially sequential seismic records are defective;
NATIONAL OIL shall accept any loss of coverage and the line affected shall
not be considered defective if loss of coverage occurs for any of the following
reasons:
 Loss of coverage due to inaccessibility over which CONTRACTOR has
no reasonable control
 Loss of coverage due to re-positioning of source and/or receiver locations
caused by environmental conditions over which CONTRACTOR has no
reasonable control
 Loss of coverage due to re-positioning of shot-points and/or receivers per
instructions from the NATIONAL OIL or its representative
Resolution of a defective line will require reoccupation of the line in order to
acquire additional seismic data, unless otherwise approved by NATIONAL
OIL Representative. In general this may simply be a replacement of defective
seismic records with good records. In some circumstances additional source or
receiver may be required to satisfy NATIONAL OIL's fold, offset, and
azimuth requirements.
NATIONAL OIL Representative will review all defective lines/swaths and
determine or approve any remedial action.
A.7.3.4 Instrumentation Testing and Acceptance Guidelines
(1) General Instrument Test Guidelines
 All instrumentation present at field site and used must be approved by
NATIONAL OIL.
 All instrumentation must meet or exceed published instrument
Manufacturer’s design specifications and tolerances. A copy of the
instrument specifications must be available in reproducible form or visual
digital media to NATIONAL OIL Representative at site and at the
NATIONAL OIL offices if requested.
 NATIONAL OIL equipment tests and audits are categorized as Acceptance
Tests, Periodic Tests, and Daily Tests.
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 Acceptance Tests are required to demonstrate that the data acquisition
systems, including vibrator measured motion-recording systems (if used),
will meet NATIONAL OIL's and/or Manufacturer’s specifications, and
acceptance must be acknowledged by NATIONAL OIL prior to
commencement of seismic data acquisition. The test series is an extensive
review witnessed by NATIONAL OIL Representative(s) and/or instrument
engineers(s) in conjunction with CONTRACTOR’s technical representative
and staff members. All acceptance instrument tests will be done at
CONTRACTOR’s expense and will become the property of NATIONAL
OIL.
 Deficiencies in equipment, instrumentation, and inventory on work site will
be remedied in a timely manner with a written action plan and schedule for
achieving acceptance.
 No research, software or hardware modification is permitted after the
acceptance phase of instrument testing without the explicit written approval
of the NATIONAL OIL.
 Periodic Test series and audits are intended to demonstrate continuing
performance to specifications, and may be required weekly, monthly, or at a
time-specified cycle by agreement between NATIONAL OIL and
CONTRACTOR at the beginning of the project.
 Daily Tests are intended to demonstrate instrument integrity on a 24-hour
cycle, and must be performed either daily before routine seismic data
acquisition begins or at a convenient time during 24-hour operations within
30 hours of the last set of daily tests. These also include the routine tests run
in the course of normal daily acquisition activity to support data quality
assessment in the field.
(2) Acceptance Test Guidelines
This section outlines the Acceptance Tests for major instrumentation
components of the seismic acquisition operations. The major instrument
components, as well as quality assurance and control system sub-components
are:
 Recording Instrumentation (ex. UNITTM Sercel);
 Geophone or Receiver Instrumentation (ex. UNITTM Sercel, ZlandTM
Fairfield);
 Energy Source Instrumentation;
 Auxiliary Instrumentation.
 Some Contractor(s) use a "factory certification" system of maintenance in
which telemetry modules are returned to the factory or central repair facility
for service and testing. Operators of this type of equipment should be advised
that this is not an acceptable initial test, and that they will be expected to
perform all required tests, and have the appropriate test and validation
equipment at site prior to commencing initial tests activity.
 Acceptance Tests for instruments where applicable will include but not be
limited to:
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Equivalent Input Noise Test
A/D Linearity Test
DC Offset Check
Dynamic Range Determination
Impulse Response
Cross-feed Isolation
Harmonic Distortion
Timing Accuracy
Header Check
 CONTRACTOR will furnish recording instrument system impulse responses
or filter response curves when requested by NATIONAL OIL, on acceptable
digital media with format description attached.
 Seismic data recording instrument test capabilities vary between
manufacturers; the exact recording instrument tests required will be mutually
determined by NATIONAL OIL and CONTRACTOR at the pre-survey
operations meeting. The requirement is that all recording instruments shall
meet or exceed the Manufacturer’s test specifications and tolerances, unless
the CONTRACTOR has presented suitable alternative test procedures and
specifications to the NATIONAL OIL and received written approval.
 The recording system graphic hard copy visual display (camera, plotter, etc.)
will have sufficient capacity to record the required seismic and auxiliary
channels on a permanent paper record or other display as approved by
NATIONAL OIL. Channel assignment will be discussed and agreed upon at
the pre-survey meeting. Channel assignment information will be documented
on all NATIONAL OIL, CONTRACTOR and land observer's reports. If a
permanent paper record cannot be generated in the field, as in the case of
some distributed recording systems, a transcriber must be available locally to
do so upon completion of each day's recording.
 All paper monitor records made by CONTRACTOR for NATIONAL OIL
must be made with fixed or time-variant gain, not AGC (automatic gain
control), unless otherwise instructed by NATIONAL OIL Representative.
 Records from a CONTRACTOR-supplied scribe tape will be reproduced by
the recording system for verification of correct system playback polarity and
channel sequence. Alternatively, an autocorrelation of the true reference can
be written on tape, followed by an ASCII dump of this trace to hard copy by
the field data processing system. The central lobe of the autocorrelation
wavelet should show a positive number on hard copy.
 CONTRACTOR must prove that tape speed and skew values meet or exceed
manufacturer's specifications. This requires that CONTRACTOR play tape
back on a separate tape drive.
 The Acceptance Tests will also include a procedural audit for equipment and
personnel. The audit of methods and procedures is intended to assess tasks
where procedures may influence data acquisition quality or quality assurance.
The Acceptance Test Procedural Audit must verify that sufficient equipment
and personnel are available to efficiently manage the following:
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Advance and lateral roll of the active spread;
Maintain active spread template and “clear” defective spread
situations;
Access source locations efficiently and safely;
Maintain source point quality assurance and “clear” defective
source situations;
Deploy, recover, rotate receivers and advance active receiver
spread;
Maintain receiver quality assurance and “clear” defective receiver
situations;
Maintain swath quality assurance and design integrity;
Resolve defective swath situations before site abandonment.
 The Acceptance Test criteria for seismic receivers are outlined below:
Receivers supplied will be identical, including element type, resistance,
cases, spikes, etc. The receivers must perform to Manufacturer’s
specifications, unless a specific modification is required to perform to the
design criteria of this survey. In the absence of Manufacturer's tolerances, a
5% tolerance to Manufacturer’s design specification will be used to
evaluate receiver performance. NATIONAL OIL will state whether a closer
(less than 5%) tolerance is required for acquisition of high-resolution data
or whenever amplitude and phase response fidelity is critical.
 Unless specified differently in the Order, close tolerance geophones should
have the following characteristics with tolerances of +/- 5% or better for all
geophones in use:
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Cable-free type of Geophone (ZlandTM Fairfield or Equivalent)
- Natural Frequency:
10 Hz (or as specified in the Order)
- Typical Spurious Signal: Greater than 150 Hz
- Anti-Alias Filter 206.5Hz @2ms
- Damping:
60 - 70%
- Sensitivity:
greater than 25 volts/m/sec/
 Unless specified differently in the Order, geophones are to be filled with
RTV silicon material or fitted with some mechanical seal so as to be
manufactured as watertight. Geophone strings (bridles) will be fitted with O
rings and stored on metal hasps.
 Sufficient numbers of cable protectors will be provided for road crossings
and other cable hazard areas.
 Receivers deployed in marsh, transition, lake or bay areas will have marsh
cases and be designed for such environments.
 The receiver will have unique ID or serial number tags suitable to enable
tracking in quality assurance procedures.
 CONTRACTOR shall have in place at the work site a periodic/routine
maintenance system and personnel to ensure that all cables, receivers, and
connecting wire and plugs are electrically and water-bath tested every 30-45
days unless otherwise agreed upon.
 Receiver will be audited and statistical notes supporting condition and
required repairs will be maintained:
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 Visually inspected: items such as cracked geophone cases, badly
worn connectors, bent spikes, damaged wire insulation, etc., will
be replaced or repaired;
 A random sample of 5% of the total receiver strings will be
electronically tested on an approved test system (e.g. geophone
tester) for correct polarity and electrical response.
 The strings that pass the electronic test will be dip tested for
leakage. Resistance to ground during the dip test must be at least
1.0 MΩ.
The results of such tests shall be provided to the NATIONAL OIL
Representative prior to commencement of acquisition operations in the
survey.
A dip tank should be at the project site and filled with a conductive water
solution. The solution should not have a resistance greater than one-tenth
NATIONAL OIL’s leakage specification when test probes are placed at the
extremes of the tank. (That is, not more than 100kΩ resistance for a 1MΩ
specification.)
CONTRACTOR should be prepared for a test of up to 100% of the
recording equipment in the event that an excessive number (more than 5%
overall) of the randomly selected recording equipment failed to meet the
electrical and leakage specifications. Note for example that an 4% electrical
failure rate and a 3% leakage failure rate is an overall failure rate of 7%.
If NATIONAL OIL reasonably concludes that the results of the tests
indicate the cables, receivers will not meet the requirements set forth
herein, CONTRACTOR shall replace or repair such equipment at
CONTRACTOR's expense.
If the receivers are pre-tested at another location, the field crew should be
prepared to fully explain the testing procedures and results before placing
their strings in service. NATIONAL OIL Representative may opt to test a
random subset of the pre-tested strings to evaluate whether further testing is
necessary.
All receivers are subject to testing by the NATIONAL OIL Representative
at any time throughout the duration of the contract.
CONTRACTOR must be prepared to provide test logs and/or demonstrate
testing on a randomly selected number of receiver strings.
 The Acceptance criteria for data transmission cables, telemetry network
cables, and associated equipment will be as follows:
 A satisfactory quantity will be available. For 2D acquisition this is
defined as more than 1.7 times the active spread size described in the
contract design criteria.
 Equipment, station units, cables, etc. in transfer to off-site centers for
repair, maintenance or upgrade, and/or unapproved acceptance testing
will not be included in the operations inventory audit.
 Network station units intended to be used for the operation, will be
demonstrated to perform to Manufacturer’s design specifications.
 Cables will be free of temporary repairs, poor splices, and all repairs
will include properly soldered connections, strain resistance, and good
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insulation to prevent channel or transmission crossfeed in the field
environment.
Cable connectors and takeout points will be properly reinforced to
avoid tension or strain to telemetry cables or receiver string
connections.
The seismic operation will be supported with an adequate number of
cable testers or telemetry network testers for routine examination of
the project inventory in a 30-45 day rotation cycle.
Randomly select a minimum of 5% of each type of cable for electronic
and leakage testing. If an excessive number fail (more than 5%),
CONTRACTOR should be prepared to test up to 100% of the type of
cable that failed.
 The Acceptance criteria for data transmission power-units (PUs) for
telemetry cables or network layout will be as follows:
 An adequate and safe recharge and repair facility will be available on
site. This site will include at a minimum the following:
 The facility will meet minimum standards for Safety, Health, and
Environment.
 The facility will have the capacity to fully recharge Power Units
at a rate at least 1.2 times the daily actual or planned operational
needs.
 There will be a sufficient number of Power Units to be deployed on
and ahead of the active spread, to be ready for picking-up, to be
available for troubleshooting demands, and to be undergoing recharge
at the recharge facility.
 Power Unit handling and maintenance practices for routine operations
will be a part of the acceptance procedure audit.
 The Power Units will be inspected for the following acceptance
standards:
 Delivery of proper voltage and current required for the seismic
acquisition equipment and other applications for at least 24 hours
of continuous operational load and/or a 2-day typical work-cycle
load;
 Visually inspected for damaged cases, leaking chemicals, or
corrosive build-up or damage to power connectors and terminals;
 Power Units will have a design including a power-fuse or
interrupter circuits;
 Power Units will have connectors resistant to electrical shock or
arc hazards;
 Power Units will have a unique ID tag or serial number to aid in
tracking life expectancy, troubleshooting replacement in the
spread, and numbers of repairs for the operation task.
 Power Units and connectors or takeout points will be properly
reinforced to avoid tension or strain to telemetry cables or sensorstring connections that prevent proper electronic connection;
 Carrying handles or straps will be appropriately attached and
securely fastened on Power Units for handling and load-slings,
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etc. There should be no need to lift a Power Unit by power
delivery cable and connector.
 Power Units must perform within a 10% tolerance limit of the
Manufacturer’s design specification.
A.7.3.5
Polarity, Amplitude and Phase Standards
Signal polarity from source to receiver, and phase response of instruments will
be verified by testing before seismic data acquisition commences.
All electronic and mechanical systems provided by CONTRACTOR
(recording equipment and instrumentation) shall comply with SEG polarity
standards prior to commencement of seismic data acquisition.
All sub-systems or major acquisition electronic components delivering a trace
output to recording media, or an output channel that ultimately will be a trace
or auxiliary channel output must be tested for polarity standards. The common
polarity standard tests include the following observations:
 Upward motion of the earth at a geophone input sensor will produce a
negative number on tape and a “down-going kick” or negative deflection
on the paper monitor. Events such as compressional first-breaks, system
time-breaks and uphole arrivals shall break downwards on the paper
monitor or a visual monitor media.
 A tap on the top of a planted geophone (downward case movement) will
produce a positive-kick or positive deflection on a paper monitor and a
positive number on tape.
 In order to comply with SEG standards, each geophone must output a
negative voltage in response to an upward movement of the geophone
case, and a positive voltage in response to a downward movement of the
geophone case.
 A tap on top of accelerometer case will result in positive numbers being
written to tape, and corresponding positive deflection, or “up-going
kick” on paper records or visualization monitor.
A.7.3.6
Ownership of Test, Quality Control and Assurance Documentation
and Files
All acceptance, periodic, and daily test results and supporting documents
become the property of the NATIONAL OIL. Unless otherwise specified the
documents, tapes, and digital media associated with test procedures and tasks
must be sent to the Field Supervisor at the address specified in the Order.
A.7.3.7 Receiver Database
All receivers must be numbered for inventory control before the
commencement of recording. CONTRACTOR shall use this number as an
index key for a computerized database that records the complete maintenance
and test result history of each receiver.
CONTRACTOR shall ensure the database is kept up to date for Receiver.
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CONTRACTOR shall at all times provide NATIONAL OIL’s Field
Representative with access to the database and copies of any printed reports or
ASCII text file reports required.
A.7.3.8 Routine Maintenance of Receivers
Throughout the field recording operations, CONTRACTOR shall provide a
regular and thorough receiver checking and repair program in order to
minimize receiver defects. A logbook of receiver rotations through base camp
shall be maintained in the recording workshop.
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A.7.4 Recording Operations
A.7.4.1
In-Field Operation
All data from the receivers beyond the maximum offset (defined on Table-3)
should be collected immediately for evaluating the data quality.
The duration records shall be equal to the full duration of the record length for
every production record, unless shorter monitors are approved in writing by
NATIONAL OIL’s Field Representative.
On-site records shall be displayed in wiggle mode for all shots or as directed by
NATIONAL OIL Field Representative.
All dead, noisy, weak or wild receivers shall be noted directly in the observer's
report.
A.7.4.2 Uphole Times
Every uphole time shall be recorded digitally on tape. CONTRACTOR’s Field
Observer shall be responsible for the recording of up-hole times on all recorded
shots. Failure or inability to pick an accurate up-hole time due to equipment
failure or poor receiver planting will necessitate the cessation of operations
until up-hole times can be accurately recorded on tape and documented.
A.7.4.3 Observer Logs
The format of CONTRACTOR’s Observer Log shall be approved by
NATIONAL OIL’s Field Representative before the start of production
recording. The Observer Log shall thoroughly document the recording
operations and shall include but shall not be limited to:
 All instrument settings
 Local time.
 Detailed daily chronology of each day’s activities and events.
 Comments for each shot, including any tests.
 Any spread or other discrepancies, instrument problems, etc.
 All known reasons for noise (such as a village, vehicles and machinery,
farming or logging activities).
 Bad traces, missed time breaks, missed up-hole times, and parity counts
are to be logged clearly.
All Observer Logs shall be signed or approved by CONTRACTOR’s Party
Chief and Senior Observer at the end of each day of recording. Copies of the
observer logs shall be submitted together with the (real time) monitor records
to NATIONAL OIL’s Field Representative at the completion of each day of
recording for signature and approval. The Observer Logs shall be accompanied
by a Daily Recording Summary showing the chargeable shots for the day and
details of all extra shots, skipped shots, make up and compensation shots. The
Daily Recording Summary shall be signed by CONTRACTOR’s Party Chief,
Senior Observer and NATIONAL OIL’s Field Representative.
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A.7.4.4 Top of Charge Depth
The depth to the top of charge shall be recorded for each shot at the time of
loading and recorded in the Observer Log. The recorded up-hole time will be
the criterion for verifying hole depths.
CONTRACTOR’s Senior Seismologist shall be responsible for correlating the
recorded top of charge depth with that shown on the drill logs and shall
immediately report any discrepancy to NATIONAL OIL’s Field
Representative.
A.7.4.5 Unexploded Charges
CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for ensuring that all dynamite is properly
detonated and that no live charges remain in the ground after recording. Any
remaining charges that despite all efforts cannot be detonated shall be “salted”
according to the prescribed procedures for Explosive Handling.
CONTRACTOR shall have a clean-up crew behind the shooter to perform this
and to collect all cap wire, hole plugs and any other debris. The
CONTRACTOR shall be wholly liable for any claims arising from negligence,
mishandling and/or ommissions in the procedure for cleaning up the site.
A.7.4.6 Receiver Planting
Receivers are to be planted in such a manner that the body of the receiver is
planted firmly and the top of the receiver case is below ground level regardless
of the ground conditions and CONTRACTOR shall provide a dedicated
receiver planting crew for this purpose.
CONTRACTOR is required to use specially manufactured receiver “superplanters” to allow planting of receivers in hard surface conditions.
Conventional receiver planters shall then be used to insert the receiver into the
imprinted receiver hole, in particular hard rock outcrops hand held electric
drills should be used.
In hard surface conditions or in gravel-covered areas, every effort must be
made to establish good coupling of the receiver.
NATIONAL OIL Field Representative shall be notified before spread
deployment of any surface conditions that may prevent good receiver coupling
and shall approve in writing any alternate receiver planting method that may be
required.
A.7.4.7 Receiver Spacing
1. All receivers shall be planted such that they are in line and centered on the
group stake 6.25 meters.
2. For other situations involving physical obstacles such as houses, roads,
cliffs, etc., the method of receiver layout will be determined by instructions
from NATIONAL OIL’s Field Representative.
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A.7.4.8 Recording Media
CONTRACTOR shall use only brand new recording tapes, DVD and Hard
Drives. The brand of recording apes, DVD and Hard Drives used must be
approved by NATIONAL OIL’s Field Representative prior to the start of
recording operations.
A.7.4.9 Documenting Receiver Type
The type & I.D number of Receivers planted at each station shall be recorded
by both the planting crew and digitally on the recording system.
A.7.4.10 Criteria To Start Recording
Production recording shall not commence on any day if:
 The Daily Recording Plan has not been approved by NATIONAL OIL’s Field
Representative.
 The Field Observer does not have the Source-point Summary and Line
Sketches for the receiver and Source-point stations on the line.
 The daily instrument tests are not complete or are not within specification.
 All recording channels including time break channels are known to not be in
good working order.
 Receiver or cable leakage on more than ten percent (10%) of cables or
receivers tested during one day is less than five mega ohm (5 M).
 The recording monitor camera is inoperative or producing defective results.
 There is no field time break time being recorded on tape.
 Two adjacent traces are dead or bad.
 There is an unacceptable noise level on the spread.
 Base Camp personnel and equipment conditions do not meet the specifications
set forth in this Exhibit.
 Health Safety and Environment conditions on any facet of the operation do not
meet the specifications (laid out in the Agreement of the WORK).
 The full complement of security personnel assigned to recording are not
present on the line to assist with noise control.
 The Senior Observer is not present at the recording instruments.
 More than four (4) traces on the active spread have receivers that have been
improperly planted.
 There is insufficient line noise control personnel deployed as described herein.
In the event that one or more of these criteria are not met, CONTRACTOR shall
rectify the situation before commencing recording operations.
A.7.4.11 Criteria To Discontinue Recording
The recording Work shall not continue if:
 Recording instrument settings are incorrect.
 Two consecutive traces on the active spread are bad for more than two
consecutive shots.
 Receiver or cable leakage on more than ten percent (10%) of cables or receivers
tested during one day is less than five mega ohm (5 M).
 The last record had no time break.
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 More than 5% of active traces Exhibit controllable noise that is greater than
signal at the deepest geological objective.
 More than 5% of active traces Exhibit uncontrollable ambient noise that is
greater than signal at the deepest geological objective.
 Two (2) consecutive charges misfire.
 Five (5) charges misfire within one spread length.
 Five (5) profiles within one spread length show hole depths to be out of
tolerance.
 The last record had an erratic or obviously incorrect uphole time.
 More than three (3) shot records Exhibit “Slashes” or anomalous signals in any
one-day or 150 production shots.
 More than three (3) shot records Exhibit Transmission Errors in any one-day or
150 production shots.
 More than five (5) traces per active spread have receivers that have been
improperly planted such that they are still visible.
 There is insufficient line noise control personnel deployed as described herein.
In such cases, the relevant problem shall be corrected before recording may
proceed.
A.7.4.12 Bad or Defective Traces
For the purposes of this Exhibit, a bad or defective trace is defined to be:
 The recording instrument channel does not meet the manufacturer’s
specifications.
 It is weak such that it is more than 6 dB down compared to adjacent stations
(half amplitude or less).
 It is hot i.e. more than 6dB up compared to other stations.
 It is dead such that there is no response.
 It Exhibits controllable noise that is greater than signal at the deepest
geological objective.
 It is intermittent weak, intermittent dead or has intermittent leakage spikes.
 It is wild such that the trace does not show any coherent signal.
 Its polarity is reversed or cannot be determined.
 It is out of phase, this includes reversed polarity groups and “half groups”.
 It Exhibits leakage less than 5 mega-ohms to ground or between pairs.
 It involves an incorrect sensor station set-up such as poor sensor planting,
incorrect sensor pattern, group centre miss positioning, or sensor group
elevation variation exceeding tolerance unless these have been specifically
approved in writing by NATIONAL OIL’s Field Representative.
A.7.4.13 Misfire
For the purposes of this WORK, a misfire is defined as being a source that is
considered out of specification such that one or more of the following criteria
is met:
 No data is recorded and/or magnetic recording of the data is defective.
 The record cannot successfully be played back due to parity errors or any other
reason.
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No time break is recorded on tape from the master blaster.
No confirmation time break is received from the field blaster unit.
One or more station units have suffered a transmission error or line break.
More that 5% of the traces have a non-source signal on them, such as from
parity errors, leakage spikes or static slashes that are greater than 24 dB down
on signal at the deepest geological objective.
All shots that are considered defective for the above reasons or other
instrument, blaster or equipment derived failure shall be re-shot at no cost to
NATIONAL OIL. Re-shots will be planned as full charge, full depth recovery
shots. Re-shots must use a new shothole. NATIONAL OIL’s Field
Representative must approve all re-shots.
A.7.4.14 Shot Point Skips and Source Offsetting Procedure
During commencement of each line field plan, layout and survey, the field
surveyor shall scout the general line location and shall note hazards or
conditions that may necessitate shot-point skips and shot-point offsets. Upon
receipt of the Chaining Report, the CONTRACTOR’s Surveyor and
Seismologist shall prepare a plan for skips or offset shots that ensure the
distribution of offset shots provides the best possible fold coverage. Offset
shots shall be positioned at the minimum possible distance from their pre-plot
location according to the following rules:
1. The offset shot must be operationally safe and geophysically sound (within
the first Fresnel zone for a dominant frequency and exploration target
depth).
2. No two (2) shots can occupy the same shotpoint station.
3. The shot may be offset from its pre-plot location by up to a radial distance
of one half a group interval, provided the actual shot location is surveyed.
In all cases the spread template for the offset shot shall be the same as for the
original shot point location of the unmoved shot.
All offset shots and source point skips require the prior written approval of
NATIONAL OIL’s Field Representative.
A.7.4.15 Receiver Offsetting Procedure
Where required offset receiver shall be positioned at the minimum possible
distance from their pre-plot location according to the following rules:
 No two receivers original or moved, can occupy the same station.
 The receiver may be offset from its pre-plot location by up to a radial distance
of one half the receiver interval provided the actual receiver location is
surveyed.
All offset receiver positions require the prior written approval of NATIONAL
OIL’s Field Representative.
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A.7.4.16 Line Recording Plan
At least five (5) days before recording operations may begin on any line,
CONTRACTOR shall submit the Line Recording Plan for the line to
NATIONAL OIL’s Field Representative for approval. The Recording Plan
shall describe a recording operation for complete, continuous coverage of the
line. The Line Recording Plan must include:
 The actual CMP fold for the line.
 The line sketches for the receiver and shotpoint locations.
 The Shothole Summary for shotpoints on the line
No recording shall take place on any line without a Line Recording Plan that
has been approved in writing by NATIONAL OIL’s Field Representative.
A.7.4.17
CMP Coverage Specifications
At the conclusion of each day of production recording, CONTRACTOR’s
seismologist shall compute the actual CMP fold after removal of all:
 Misfires
 Defective traces.
 Mislocated sensors/source (co-ordinates are incorrect or unknown).
The CMP fold shall be reported on the Daily Recording Summary as an
absolute value and as a percentage of the CMP fold in the NATIONAL OIL
approved Recording Plan. NATIONAL OIL’s Field Representative shall be
notified immediately if the actual CMP fold is expected to vary by more than
10% from the Recording Plan.
Data acquired with an actual CMP fold less than 90% of the NATIONAL
OIL’s Field Representative approved Recording Plan is out of specification.
CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for the cost of acquiring and recording
additional shots to meet the specification.
A.7.4.18 Line Noise Control
CONTRACTOR shall take all necessary steps, including but not limited to the
provision of radios, mini-talks and whistles for all recording Foreman, to
eliminate line noise generated by the recording crew personnel or local people.
Communications Foreman equipped with both radio (and line telephone) and a
whistle shall be stationed on the line at regular intervals to control the
movement of personnel and equipment.
Failure to deploy adequate personnel to control line noise will result in the
temporary suspension of recording operations until such time as sufficient line
noise control personnel are in place.
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A.7.4.19 Daily Recording Plan
The Daily Recording Plan shall include a plan for recording operations on the
next following day. This plan shall include:
 Shots/Line to be shot.
 Estimated source point number range.
 Location of recording instruments.
 Location of cable and receiver checking point.
 Location of any non-pre-loaded source points to be loaded.
A.7.4.20 Suspended Receiver Takeouts and Station Units
CONTRACTOR shall suspend all receiver take-outs and station units above
the ground regardless of ground conditions. Take-outs and station units shall
be suspended from the bridging where available or from specially provided
cable stakes. In areas of exposed rock the entire main cable shall also be
suspended to avoid unnecessary damage by personnel traffic. In other areas,
the cables and receivers should be laid alongside and away from the usual
track where personnel walk.
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A.7.5 Drilling and Loading Operations
CONTRACTOR shall prepare Drill Log Summary and Shothole Summary Reports listing
key shothole data for each section of source line prior to recording
A.7.5.1 Drill Logs and Shothole Summary
Drill Log Summary Reports shall be made for each hole drilled and must include:
 Line and shotpoint number.
 Time drilling started.
 Time drilling was completed
 Type of drilling method used.
 Total drilled depth.
 Depth to top-of-charge.
 Loaded charge size.
 Depth of tamping.
 Offset from shotpoint station.
 Drilled lithology.
 Driller's name and crew number.
 Any other significant comments, including drilling problems, drilling equipment
downtime, causes of downtime, etc.
The Shothole Summary Reports shall include:
 Line and shotpoint station number.
 Total drilled depth.
 Depth to top-of-charge.
 Loaded charge size.
 Depth of tamping.
 Offset from shotpoint station.
A.7.5.2 Drilling Prior to Surveying
Under no circumstances shall any line be drilled before the approval from
NATIONAL OIL in the conservative area, field surveyed and preliminary
closed co-ordinates computed. NATIONAL OIL reserves the right to reject any
hole drilled prior to the shotpoint station being surveyed and computed. Redrilling of holes drilled prior to surveying or any production time lost to
accomplish this drilling shall be at CONTRACTOR’s sole cost.
A.7.5.3 Drilling Technique – Normal Shotholes
Shotholes in hard formations such as outcropping basalt will require the use of
either top-drive power rigs and the TRIEFUS PCD bit or portable air
compressors and foam injection pumps utilizing a portable drilling machine and
down-hole hammer bit to achieve the programmed drilling depths.
Shotholes in formations such as hard volcanic rock will require the use of
conventional top-drive power rigs using water circulation and TRIEFUS PCD
bits to achieve the programmed drilling depths.
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CONTRACTOR shall drill all shot holes to the programmed depth of 20 meters.
The top-of-charge (TOC) depth for a 3Kg charge size is anticipated to be 18
meters.
In the event of the shot being accepted by NATIONAL OIL’s Field
Representative the appropriate depth dependent, shot compensation will be
applicable.
CONTRACTOR and NATIONAL OIL’s Field Representative shall monitor the
drilling of all shotholes to ensure hole depths are as deep as reasonably possible.
A.7.5.4 Loading Explosives
Normal shotholes drilled shall be loaded using the following procedure:
 The shothole shall be flushed to the programmed depth and the hole checked
with a “dummy” charge.
 All explosive cartridge joints shall be taped and plastic string line shall be
attached and used for lowering into the hole. No strain shall be applied to the
detonator wire during the loading process.
 Prior to loading the continuity of the detonator shall be tested and any problem
corrected before proceeding.
 The charge shall be lowered into the hole using the attached plastic string line.
No charge is to be suspended using the cap wire.
 Prior to tamping the continuity of detonator shall be tested and any problem
corrected before proceeding.
 The charge should be fully tamped to hole depth using either sand (preferred),
drill clearances, alternative fill or cement if instructed by NATIONAL OIL’s
Field Representative.
 Any hole prepared such as slush pits & water relay pits must be back-filled.
 The continuity of detonator shall be tested after tamping. If the charge is found
to be faulty the shotpoint shall be immediately re-drilled at CONTRACTOR’s
sole cost.
 The hole shall be plugged using a NATIONAL OIL’s Field Representative
approved hole plug and camouflaged with vegetation prior to moving to the
next location.
A.7.5.5 Explosives Pre-Loading
CONTRACTOR shall pre-load all shotholes immediately after drilling unless
otherwise instructed in writing by NATIONAL OIL’s Field Representative.
The pre-loading lead over recording shall not exceed three (3) weeks of
recording. Should the pre-loading lead exceed this limit the drilling and preloading operations shall be suspended at CONTRACTOR’s sole cost until the
pre-loading limits are met.
Where NATIONAL OIL’s Field Representative has approved delayed loading
of shotholes, CONTRACTOR is to prepare shots using loading crews ahead of
recording on a daily basis and shall include details in the Daily Recording Plan.
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CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for the security of all loaded shotpoints.
CONTRACTOR shall ensure that NATIONAL OIL’s Field Representative is at
all times advised of the status and location of all pre-loaded shotpoints.
A.7.5.6 Minimum Safe Drilling Distances
CONTRACTOR shall ensure that the locations of all shotholes comply with the
minimum safe distances from cultural features required by Government /
Industry IAGC regulations.
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Scope of Work
Surveying Operations
A.7.6.1 Co-ordination and Supervision
CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for all line preparation surveying activities.
A.7.6.2 Positioning Equipment Testing
All of CONTRACTOR’s survey and positioning equipment shall be in good
repair and adjustment. For all survey and positioning equipment more than two
(2) years, CONTRACTOR must possess an invoice or statement from its
manufacturer’s authorized service centre stating that the instrument has been
fully serviced and calibrated within the last 12 months. Proof of this service and
calibration must be produced upon NATIONAL OIL’s Field Representative
request.
All theodolites shall be tested for collimation error and verticality. LED displays
and all optics shall be free of fungus and be clear and legible. All tripods shall
be made of aluminum.
Only prismatic compasses shall be used, non-prismatic compasses (such as the
"Sunto" type) are unacceptable. All compasses shall be checked for magnetic
variation in all four quadrants prior to use.
The results of compass and theodolite tests shall be submitted to NATIONAL
OIL’s Field Representative for approval prior to the equipment being placed
into service.
A.7.6.3 Line and shotpoint Numbering Convention
Each shot and receiver location shall be identified with a unique eight (10) digit
number, NK1414TXXX, where the first 2 digits represent Company name, the
next two reprent the year while the next three digits represent the block .XXX is
the line number.
All of CONTRACTOR’s records, logs, disk files, correspondence and
documentation shall use this line and station numbering system.
A.7.6.4 Primary Geodetic Control and Geodetic Parameters
NATIONAL OIL shall advise the CONTRACTOR in writing prior to the start
of field operations of the primary geodetic control and geodetic parameters to be
used.
A.7.6.5 GPS Control Points
CONTRACTOR shall establish new GPS Control Points from the NATIONAL
OIL supplied Primary Geodetic Control using static carrier phase differential
GPS surveying techniques. These GPS Control Points shall be used as the
vertical and horizontal control for the survey of shot and receiver locations.
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GPS Control Points shall be established at the ends of all lines, at intersections,
and along lines at approximately one (1) GPS Control Point per five (5)
kilometers. A permanent monument shall be built at each GPS Control Point
and shall be clearly marked with the identification of the control point. All GPS
Control Points shall be adequately documented to permit recovery. The GPS
Control Point Document shall include the station identification, a location map,
a description, coordinates and color photographs showing the monument and
location of the coordinate reference point. If possible the GPS instrument
antenna shall be positioned exactly over the monument reference point. Any
offset between the reference point and the antenna shall be recorded and
adjusted for during computation of the monument coordinates.
GPS Control Points shall be surveyed as a network. Results shall be post
processed using recognized software to give a least squares adjusted solution.
Three-dimensional positional solutions shall be computed from pairs of
matched data sets containing at least 500 "good" fixes taken at 15-second
epochs. Any data pairs with individual GDOP's of greater than 3 or where two
satellites occupy the same quadrant in the sky, or where satellite elevations are
less than 15 degrees shall be rejected before data reduction. The adjusted
solution shall have a standard deviation of less than 0.10 meter horizontally and
0.15 meter vertically.
Geoid elevations shall be computed relative to the Primary Geodetic Control
and not with the use of mathematical models.
A.7.6.6 Ties to Pre-Existing Survey Control
Survey ties shall be made to all old benchmarks, government triangulation
points and wells in or near the survey area. NATIONAL OIL shall provide the
co-ordinates and elevations of all old monuments. CONTRACTOR shall
include an analytic evaluation of the ties to this pre-existing control in its
Topographic Survey Final Report.
A.7.6.7 Line Positioning Procedure
Any deviation of a line from its programmed position shall require the prior
written approval of NATIONAL OIL’s Field Representative. Line start points
shall be located relative to the GPS Control Points or Primary Geodetic Control.
Line start points and starting azimuths shall be witnessed by the
CONTRACTOR’s Chief Surveyor.
A.7.6.8 Line Clearing and Bridging Procedure
CONTRACTOR shall use suitable crossings for the safe movement of goods
and personnel across rivers. Unacceptable bridging shall be re-built at
CONTRACTOR’s expense.
Forested, productive or plantation trees may not be cut during line clearing and
bridging. All other trees that are not cultivated must be less than 20 centimeters
diameter in order to be cut or used for bridging.
CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for the cost of damage claims for
clearance of forested, productive or plantation trees where the WORK could
have proceeded without such clearance.
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A.7.6.9 Chaining Procedure
All lines shall be properly marked and chained horizontally by Total Station
EDM.
 Due to A.7.4. - Receiver Spacing requirement, a surveyed point is required
every 6.25 meters along the seismic line to be able to calculate the elevation
difference over the 6.25 meters.
Each source and receiver station shall be clearly marked with a wooden peg and
a wooden stake. The wooden stakes shall be numbered consecutively using blue
paint to denote the receiver station numbers and red paint to denote source
locations. The location of every tenth station shall be marked in a more
permanent manner such as on a tree or rock. Drilling supervisors are to ensure
that the source station markers are replaced in their original position after
drilling.
All access lines, tracks, footpaths and roads in the survey area shall be properly
marked, flagged and has painted signposts at all line intersections.
Chaining error shall not exceed 1% (one percent) of the nominal station interval
when measured over the entire length of the line and shall not exceed 2.5%
between any two stations.
The chaining crew shall generate a detailed chaining report for each line
showing all topographical and cultural details including but not limited to:
 Topographic features.
 General terrain and vegetation type.
 Cultivation or crops of any nature.
 Cultural features
 Hazards and obstacles.
 Offset distances.
 Locations of facilities.
 Positions of any rivers, roads or footpaths crossing the line.
 Benchmark, GPS station and triangulation point locations on or near the line.
A detailed line sketch shall be made from this and a copy given to the shooting
and recording crews and to NATIONAL OIL’s Field Representative.
A.7.6.10 Topographic Surveying Tolerances
Land Surveying accuracy tolerances shall conform to the seismic industry
standard specifications for survey accuracy. All misclosures specified apply to
ties to both the GPS Control Points and within internal survey loops.
The horizontal misclosure shall not be greater than:
 One (1) part per 2,500 of the distance traversed for traverse distances of less
than three (3) kilometers (equivalent to a maximum of 40 cm error per
kilometer).
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 One (1) part per 5,000 of the distance traversed for traverse distances of more
than three (3) kilometers and less than seven (7) kilometers (equivalent to a
maximum of 20 cm error per kilometer)
 An absolute error of 0.1 x K1/2 m (where K = distance in kilometers for traverse
distances greater than seven (7) kilometers.
The vertical misclosure shall not be greater than 0.07 x K1/2 m where K is the
traverse distance in kilometers.
The horizontal angle misclosure shall not exceed the lesser of 20 x N or 60 x
N1/2 arc seconds where N is the number of instrument set-ups.
The above tolerances must be met before provisional coordinates may be
computed. Should these specifications not be met, CONTRACTOR shall resurvey the affected part of the survey at its own expense. CONTRACTOR shall
inform NATIONAL OIL’s Field Representative immediately if any part of the
survey does not conform to these specifications. Failure to immediately report
such errors shall result in the removal and replacement of the Survey Supervisor
and/or Party Chief responsible.
A.7.6.11 Survey Benchmarks and Monuments
Bench marks shall consist of galvanized iron pipe, 10 centimeters in diameter,
with the number clearly welded at the top in characters 7.5 centimeters high,
buried in consolidated formation to a depth of one meter and set in concrete
mixed with a minimum of one half sack of cement per bench mark. The pipe
should be of sufficient length in order that it remains one meter (1 m.) above the
water or ground level. The benchmark shall be painted red with its welded
number outlined in white paint. The benchmark shall have 30 centimeter cross
bars at the bottom to avoid being pulled out. The coordinate reference point
shall be the top of a steel bolt securely fixed into the top of the cement base.
CONTRACTOR is responsible for the manufacture and construction of these
benchmarks and for ensuring that duplicate and missing benchmark numbers do
not occur. Benchmarks shall be placed at all line intersections, river crossings
and points of access where no GPS monument has been established.
For each benchmark CONTRACTOR shall prepare a Benchmark Diagram,
indexed by line number and containing the final U.T.M. co-ordinates, elevation,
nearest stations including distances to them, topographic features, map,
photograph and other information that can be used to recover the location in the
future.
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Scope of Work
Seismic Quality Control Procedures
A.7.7.1 In-field Seismic QC and Processing
CONTRACTOR shall provide in its Base Camp surveying, recording and
seismic data processing QC personnel with associated equipment as specified in
this Exhibit. The personnel in this facility shall be responsible for:
 Planning of the surveying, line opening / clearance operations, drilling
operations and recording operations (including optimization of the acquisition
parameters and instrument testing).
 Verifying the integrity and completeness of the acquired data.
 Processing the 2D data to output processed sections through migration.
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CONTRACTOR shall ensure that the data processing facility is adequately
staffed and equipped to keep pace with the seismic data acquisition.
A.7.7.2 Field Data Quality Control
The CONTRACTOR’s Seismologist shall submit to NATIONAL OIL’s Field
Representative data information described below to demonstrate that the data
collected is according to NATIONAL OIL’s specification.
The following Quality Control displays are required as a minimum:
 Field static computation
 Stacks with and without field statics.
 Refraction static stacks
 Fold plots that exclude rejected shots and defective traces.
 Auxiliary channel data in an agreed format.
 Trace RMS levels in multiple time windows
 Elevations, shot depths, uphole times, static plots and shot hole velocity
profiles.
 Other information NATIONAL OIL request.
The following ancillary information is also required:
 Any re-positioning information.
 List of defective traces.
This information shall be presented to NATIONAL OIL’s Field Representative
each day.
A.7.7.3 Field Seismic Data Processing Sequence
CONTRACTOR shall process all acquired data to produce an accumulating
volume according to the following sequence:
 Trace editing (Editing of bad & noisy traces).
 Building of geometry
 Display field records
 First break picking.
 Field static computation and refraction statics estimation and application.
 Datum will be specified by NATIONAL OIL’s Field Representative.
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 Amplitude recovery.
 Deconvolution.
 Trace equalization.
 CDP gathering
 Velocity estimation
 NMO Correction.
 Muting.
 Stack.
 Migration.
 Filter and scaling as required.
Stacks will be plotted at scales approved by NATIONAL OIL. Raw and
processed data will be written to DVD or other media approved by NATIONAL
OIL in SEG-Y format and included, with the stack sections in the regular data
shipments or as otherwise specified by NATIONAL OIL.
A.7.7.4 SPS File Generation
SPS files shall accompany all data tape shipments and shall conform to the
definitions laid out by the SEG Technical Standards Committee in 1993. All
traces on tape will be referenced in the SPS files including instrument tests and
void files.
In the event that errors are detected in SPS data after the SPS files have left the
crew, a complete set of replacement files (source, receiver and relational) will
be sent to NATIONAL OIL and NATIONAL OIL’s processing centre
immediately the errors become known and are rectified. All replacement DVD
will be marked as a replacement and accompanied by an explanatory note that
details the corrections, both in hardcopy and on the DVD itself.
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A.7.8 Shipment of Seismic Field Tapes and Supporting Data
A.7.8.1 Media
All DVD and tapes or other media supplied by CONTRACTOR must be new
and previously unused. Backup field tapes must be new, of the same type as the
original field tape but preferably from a different manufacturing run.
A.7.8.2 Backup Tapes
CONTRACTOR shall create a verified DVD copy of each original field tape
immediately after recording. The DVD shall be clearly labeled with the same
information shown on the original field tape.
CONTRACTOR shall store and maintain the DVD in secure, air-conditioned
storage at its Base Camp until such time that NATIONAL OIL confirms receipt
and successful reading of the original field tape. In no instance should the
original and DVD be forwarded in the same shipment. In the event of
NATIONAL OIL’s non-receipt or unsuccessful reading of the original field
tape, CONTRACTOR shall apply this procedure treating the DVD tape as the
original field tape. Following NATIONAL OIL’s confirmation of receipt and
successful reading of the original field tape, CONTRACTOR shall forward the
DVD to NATIONAL OIL.
A.7.8.3 Seismic Data Shipments
CONTRACTOR shall prepare data shipments on a weekly basis so that the
oldest data remaining on crew after shipment is no older than one (1) week
since it was acquired. The data shipment will include the following items
properly annotated and labeled and securely packaged:
 A shipment contents summary consisting of:
 Brief general summary of recording conditions that are relevant to the
processing of the data
 List of items in the shipment
 List of tape numbers
 Range of file numbers on each tape
 All recording parameters
 Line sketches.
 The original copy of all seismic field data tapes.
 One copy of the Observer Logs containing all trace editing instructions
completed by the Seismologist.
 SPS files including SPS QC output
 All field processing QC data
 First break pick files on approved media
 All processed data for the week on approved media
 The complete set of monitor records
 Survey co-ordinate and elevation data in UKOOA ASCII formats on approved
media.
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The shipment summary shall be signed by CONTRACTOR’s Seismologist and
counter-signed as being complete by NATIONAL OIL’s Field Representative.
A.7.8.4 Shipping Instructions
Seismic field tapes and supporting data shall be shipped to NATIONAL OIL’s
Nairobi office:
Exploration Manager
NATIONAL OIL CORPORATION OF KENYA
AON Minet House
Mamlaka Rd, Off Nyerere Rd 7th Floor
P.P. Box 58567 – 00200, Nairobi
Kenya.
or any other destination, upon written instruction from NATIONAL OIL’s Field
Representative
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A.7.9 Interim Products
CONTRACTOR shall prepare and maintain the following maps and documents:
 Station, GPS Control Point and benchmark location maps.
 Loop closure maps.
 Progress maps.
 Line sketch diagrams.
 Provisional coordinate listings and computations.
 Equipment calibration and test results.
 Statistical progress reports.
These maps and documents and a set of all field notes and logs shall be available for
inspection by NATIONAL OIL’s Field Representative at all times.
A.7.10 Final Deliverables
CONTRACTOR shall prepare the final reports and other deliverables in the quantities listed
below. CONTRACTOR shall only issue the final copies of reports and maps after having
provided a draft document to NATIONAL OIL for review and being advised in writing by
NATIONAL OIL that the final document can be issued. Unless specified to the contrary,
CONTRACTOR shall deliver the final documents within 10 calendar days after receiving
NATIONAL OIL’s written approval of the draft report.
A.7.10.1 GPS Survey Final Report
CONTRACTOR shall provide NATIONAL OIL with a first draft of the GPS
Survey Final Report no later than two (2) weeks after the completion of seismic
recording. CONTRACTOR shall provide four (4) copies of the NATIONAL
OIL approved GPS Survey Final Report no later than thirty (30) days after the
completion of seismic recording. The report shall include the following:
 Description of the survey including method, equipment, chronological record
of events, existing master station(s) used in the survey, survey history of the
master station, etc.
 Detailed account of the final processing reduced to the monument reference
point in both geographic and UTM grid co-ordinates on the local datum,
software package used, etc.
 A summary of all geodetic parameters used during processing including a
detailed account of how the transformation to local datum was made.
 An estimate of accuracy in all three dimensions including the method of
determining accuracy.
 A table of the GPS Control Point names and coordinates
 A complete set of the GPS Control Point Documents.
 A GPS Control Point location map at 1:25,000 scale showing all points
established during the survey and all control point and base stations used.
A.7.10.2 Topographic Survey Final Report
CONTRACTOR shall provide NATIONAL OIL with a first draft of the
Topographic Survey Final Report no later than two (2) weeks after the
completion of seismic recording. CONTRACTOR shall provide four (4) copies
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of the NATIONAL OIL approved Topography Survey Final Report no later than
thirty (30) days after the completion of seismic recording. The report shall
include the following:
 Description of the survey including method, equipment, chronological record
of events, control points, etc.
 Detailed account of the final processing including loop closures, survey
network adjustments, software package used, etc.
 An estimate of accuracy in all three dimensions including the method of
determining accuracy.
 A table listing the identification and coordinates of each survey benchmark
established.
 Benchmark Diagrams for each survey benchmark established.
 A Benchmark location map at 1:25,000 scale showing all benchmarks
established during the survey and all control point and base stations used.
A.7.10.3 Seismic Survey Final Report
CONTRACTOR shall provide NATIONAL OIL with a first draft of the Seismic
Survey Final Report no later than two (2) weeks after the completion of seismic
recording. CONTRACTOR shall provide eight (8) copies of the NATIONAL
OIL approved report within thirty (30) days after the completion of seismic
recording. The report shall include descriptions of the following:
 Program planning;
 Recording parameters;
 Equipment;
 Production statistics;
 Personnel assigned;
 Line Preparation;
 Line Clearance & Bridging;
 Surveying;
 Shot-hole Drilling and Pre-loading Details;
 Recording summary report;
 Field Processing summary report;
 Communications report;
 Logistics summary;
 Explosives summary;
 Health, Safety and Environment report;
 Damage Claim summary;
 Sub-CONTRACTORS involved in the project.
 A final post-plot shot-point location map at 1:12,500 scale showing all
source and receiver locations plotted and annotated at every 10th as well as
the first and last station.
A.7.10.4 Damage Claim Payment Final Report
CONTRACTOR shall provide NATIONAL OIL with a full and detailed copy of
all damage claim payments made during of the survey. The report shall include
permitting details, land owner names, crops damaged, details of compensation
paid and recommendations for future work.
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A.7.10.5 Archive Data
CONTRACTOR shall provide the following archive data at the time of delivery
of the Seismic Survey Final Report.
 Original Topographic Survey Logs.
 Original Drilling Logs.
 Original Line Recording Plans.
 Original Daily Recording Summaries.
 Final topographic survey computation sheets.
 A bound printout listing all station locations.
 Original film version of all report enclosures larger than A3 size.
A.7.10.6 Digital Archive Data
CONTRACTOR shall provide two (2) copies of a DVD of the following
archive data at the time of delivery of the Seismic Survey Final Report.
 Final coordinate data for all stations, control points and benchmarks (SEGP1
or UKOOA ASCII format).
 Final raw and computed topographic survey data files.
 Final SPS file and SPS QC output.
 Amplitude and frequency attribute QC output (ASCII text format) for shots
and receivers.
 Final first break pick file (ASCII text format).
 Field statics and refraction static values for shots and receivers (ASCII text
format).
 Final defective trace list file (ASCII text format).
 Final trace editing log file (ASCII text format).
 Each final report, inclusive of text, tables, figures and enclosures in WORD
& Adobe Formats.
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Scope of Work
Equipment – Seismic WORK
CONTRACTOR shall supply all the equipment and facilities required to complete the field
operations to a standard equivalent to or exceeding those specified in this Exhibit.
CONTRACTOR shall ensure all equipment is fully operational before commencement and
during the conduct of the Work.
CONTRACTOR shall ensure that all equipment is operating within manufacturer’s
specifications and is present in the Survey Area in quantities no less than indicated herein.
CONTRACTOR shall provide at its sole cost extra equipment and facilities should the
equipment or facilities listed prove to be insufficient to conduct the work in a timely and
accurate manner as specified in this Exhibit.
A.8.1 General Specifications
Cables and Receivers shall be no more than one (2) years old & in as new condition.
All other equipment vehicles, shall be in good condition, no more than two (2) years old and
thoroughly tested before arriving in the Survey Area.
CONTRACTOR shall provide documentary proof of the date of purchase of any piece of
equipment. CONTRACTOR agrees to immediately remove and replace any piece of
equipment found to exceed these specifications.
CONTRACTOR shall ensure that the technical manuals of all proposed equipment are
available to NATIONAL OIL’s Field Representative both prior to mobilization and
throughout the conduct of the Work.
A.8.2 Recording Equipment
A.8.2.1 Recording Instrument
CONTRACTOR shall provide Cable Free Seismic Data Acquisition system
(Sercel UNITE or Fairfield ZLAND or equivalent) capable of recording the
seismic survey specified in this Exhibit to the specifications set forth in this
Exhibit. Regardless of the type of recording instrument proposed, it must have
the ability to test and measure leakage and cross-feed at each trace in the active
template and shall have all the manufacturer's latest hardware and software
installed. The inventory and description of equipment to be provided by
CONTRACTOR is listed in Appendices to this Exhibit.
Uphole Surveys – Should a separate recording instrument be provided to
record the contractual uphole surveys, CONTRACTOR shall list in
Appendices to this Exhibit.
A.8.2.2 Receivers
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CONTRACTOR shall provide sufficient number of receivers, power supplies,
cables and other relevant instruments in order to maintain continuous
recording operations and the operational turnaround. The following
requirements must be met:
 Cableless receivers shall be employed.
 Receivers shall be digital grade with 10 Hz natural frequency. Receivers
must be high grade, close tolerance type such as Fairfield Zland or
equivalent.
 Receiver and cables shall have no splices or repairs at the start of the
project under any circumstances. All cables and receivers shall be in an asnew condition and less than two (2) years old and constructed to
manufacturer's specifications using only silicon-based lubricants and
sealants.
 All cables and receivers and any hydrophones must be individually
numbered for inventory control before the commencement of recording.
The inventory and description of equipment to be provided by CONTRACTOR
is listed in this Exhibit.
A.8.2.3 Testing, Repair and Other Equipment
CONTRACTOR shall provide all testing, analysis and repair equipment
including but not limited to the following and/or equivalent.
 One (1) BTS or RTS repair station.
 More than Four (4) receiver testing unit.
 One (1) Prosol (or equivalent) cable testing unit.
 One (1) Morgan (or equivalent) hot cable molding machine
 One Macha (or equivalent) hydrophone frequency response tester
 Shaker table, test oscillators, CRT oscilloscope.
 One digital cap tester per shooter and for each explosive loading crew.
 More than One (1) manufacturer's original spare parts kit and other tools
necessary for troubleshooting and repairs in the field.
 Sufficient receiver planting poles and "super-planters".
 Sufficient “maintenance free” batteries and battery chargers for
uninterrupted recording operations.
 All required recording consumables including camera paper, recording
tapes, etc.
 A minimum 30 hand-held VHF walkie-talkies
 At least one (1) 60-watt master VHF transceiver for line layout and noise
control.
 Six (6) hand-held VHF walkie-talkies for use by NATIONAL OIL’s Field
Representatives.
The inventory and description of equipment
CONTRACTOR is listed in this Exhibit.
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A.8.3 Field Seismic Processing and QC System
CONTRACTOR shall provide a 2D seismic data processing system in its Base Camp for tape
reproduction, data quality control and processing the 2D data as specified in this Exhibit. The
system shall minimum consist of the following and/or equivalent.
 One (1) workstation sufficient to process all shots in the survey as the data is
recorded. The system will be networked to sufficient PC to conduct QC management
functions.
 All required peripherals such as tape drives, large format plotter, printers etc.
 One (1) 2D seismic processing software package to process the 2D data to brute stack.
 One (1) survey design software package for planning and recording QC.
 One (1) 2D seismic management software package.
The seismic management software shall have the ability to perform a variety of functions
including but not limited to:
 Import SPS, UKOOA, SEG P-1 files.
 Maintain a database of receiver and shot status.
 Maintain line survey details for the survey.
 Produce production graphs and reports.
 Maintain a database of drilling and loading details.
The 2D seismic processing system must be operational from one (1) week before the start of
seismic recording operations.
The inventory and description of equipment to be provided by CONTRACTOR is listed in
this Exhibit.
A.8.4 Drilling and Shothole Loading
It is the CONTRACTOR’s responsibility to ensure sufficient quantities of shot hole drilling
and loading equipment are mobilized and operating to maintain an adequate lead ahead of the
seismic recording crew.
For all drilling and pre-loading operations CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for providing
all required spare parts, accessories and consumables including but limited to:
 Fuel and oil containers.
 Fuel and oil.
 PVC hole casing
 PVC detonator wire protector.
 All tools.
 All drilling bits.
 All drill pipe.
 All hoses, adapters, clamps and couplings.
 Drilling fluid and additives.
 All transport and logistic requirements.
 All safety equipment for crew personnel.
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The inventory and description of equipment to be provided by CONTRACTOR is listed in
this Exhibit.
A.8.4.1 Water Relay Equipment
CONTRACTOR shall provide and equip sufficient Water Relay Crews to
support drilling operations throughout the survey area taking into account the
variations of ground elevation and seasonal availability and location of water
sources. Each Water Relay Crew shall have at least the following:
 Davey or equivalent high pressure water pumps driven by 5.5 HP Honda
engine or equivalent.
 Suction hoses
 Fire hoses
A.8.4.2 Shot Hole Flushing and Washout Drilling Crew
CONTRACTOR shall provide sufficient equipment for minimum of two (2)
Shot Hole Flushing / Washout Drilling Crews ahead of recording. Each Shot
Hole Flushing/Washout Drilling crew shall have at least the following
equipment:
 Kato/TC or equivalent high-pressure water pump driven by 7 HP Honda
engine or equivalent.
 Suction hoses
 Fire hoses
A.8.4.3 Rotary Drilling Equipment
CONTRACTOR shall provide and equip a sufficient number of Rotary
Drilling, minimum twenty (20) plus spares to support drilling operations
throughout the survey area. The principal method of drilling shall be Power
Rig (or equivalent) portable top-drive rotary drilling rigs using a combination
of 37/8” blade drag drill bits and 3” PCD Triefus drill bits. CONTRACTOR
shall ensure that each Rotary Drilling Crew always has at least one (1) drag bit
and one (1) PCD Triefus bit in good condition during the conduct of drilling
operations. Each Rotary Drilling crew shall have at least the following
equipment:
 One (1) Portable Top Drive or equivalent Power Rig, Complete with Kelly,
bits and subs
 One (1) Mud Pump
 One (1) 37/8” Blade Drag Bit
 One (1) 3” PCD Triefus Clore Bit and Sub
 30 meters of drill pipe
 One (1) King Swivel
 Three (3) pipe wrenches
A.8.4.4 Compressor Drilling Equipment
CONTRACTOR shall provide sufficient Compressor Drilling Equipment, for
the recording crew to operate continuously without delay. This equipment is to
assist the Rotary Drilling Crews in areas with very hard or intensely fractured
formations. Each set of Compressor Drilling Equipment shall include at least
the following equipment:
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 Man portable screw air compressor.
 Downhole hammer bit.
 30m drill pipe with OD to match hammer bit.
 Foam injection pump.
 Sufficient high pressure delivery hose
A.8.4.5 Shothole Loading Equipment
CONTRACTOR shall provide and equip a sufficient number of Shothole
Loading Crews to support drilling operations throughout the survey area. Each
Shot Hole Loading crew shall have at least the following equipment:
 10 Loading poles.
 2 Approved Explosive containers.
 1 Digital cap tester.
 1 Dummy load.
 Sufficient 1/2” PVC water pipe for gravel shot holes
 Cement for tamping of gravel holes
A.8.4.6 Explosives Field Magazine.
CONTRACTOR shall provide all equipment required for the safe storage and
transport of explosives in the field as follows:
 Approved Field storage and field transport boxes for charges and detonators
complete with chains and strong padlocks.
 Lightning arrestors
 Fire extinguishers.
 Tent and camping equipment for the Police/Army security.
As a minimum the quantity and specifications of this equipment must meet the
applicable IAGC standards.
A.8.5 GPS Survey Equipment
CONTRACTOR shall provide the following DGPS surveying equipment:
 Three (3) dual frequency receivers plus one (1) spare, complete with all accessories
including but not limited to antennae, tripods, tape measure, RS232 interface and
sufficient batteries for uninterrupted observations.
 Computers for downloading data in the field.
 Computer for post processing software.
 All necessary transport equipment for the DGPS survey.
 All necessary consumables such as permanent markers, cement, etc.
The inventory and description of equipment to be provided by CONTRACTOR is listed in
this Exhibit.
A.8.6 Topographic Survey Equipment
CONTRACTOR shall provide Topographic Survey Equipment to field sufficient (a
minimum of four (4)) topographic survey crews. Each topographic survey crew shall have at
least the following equipment:
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 Four (4) plus spares of Total Station (electronic theodolite with in-built EDM),
tripod, batteries, cables, PC Roleoff’s prism and accessories
 Two (2) sets tripods, tribrach, and reflector prisms.
 One (1) ranging pole with reflector prism.
 Sufficient digital data recorders for uninterrupted operation.
 Two (2) hand held walkie-talkies with spare batteries.
And/or Real Time Kinematics DGPS surveying equipment (including spares), each
consisting of:
 One (1) remote RTK GPS receiver complete with data link, antenna, batteries, cables,
PC interfaces, and other accessories.
 One (1) ranging pole with antenna.
 Sufficient digital data recorders for uninterrupted operation.
CONTRACTOR’s Topographic Survey group shall also have the following equipment:
 Sufficient hand held walkie-talkies with spare batteries.
 One (1) 50 meter precision tape measure.
 Two (2) hand help GPS receiver such as Garmin or equivalent.
 Personal Computers and laser printers loaded with seismic surveying software.
 One (1) Hewlett Packard HP750C Plotter (with plotter driver and plotting software).
 All necessary surveying and computing consumables, drafting equipment, field books,
power supplies, tools, accessories, etc.
 One (1) digital photographic camera for bench mark photos.
The inventory and description of equipment to be provided by CONTRACTOR is listed in
this Exhibit.
A.8.7 Field Communication Equipment
CONTRACTOR shall provide communications equipment of a type and in sufficient quantity
to allow reliable direct two-way communications under all conditions between
CONTRACTOR’s Basecamp and each and every field crew, each and every staging camp
and each and every transport unit deployed for the WORK. The inventory and description of
equipment to be provided by CONTRACTOR is listed in this Exhibit.
A.8.8 Surface Transportation Equipment
CONTRACTOR shall provide all surface transportation equipment required to support all of
the field operations inclusive of driver, fuel, lubricants, maintenance, spare parts etc. All
vehicles shall be no more than two (2) years old with new “extra grip” off-road tires
(including spare) and fitted with automatic recoil seat belts for the driver and all passengers,
logbook, first aid kit, towrope, tool kit, jack and all- purpose fire extinguisher. In addition,
without exception all trucks shall be fitted with roll cages.
The equipment supplied shall include two (2) four wheel drive vehicles for the sole use of the
NATIONAL OIL’s Field Representative. Vehicles are to be provided at the commencement
of mobilization & be inclusive of driver, fuel, lubricants, maintenance, spare parts etc.
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A.9 Compensation and Invoicing
A.9.1 Definitions
(1) Start Date
Means the date the CONTRACTOR's equipment shall be mobilized at the WORK
Site and CONTRACTOR is fully capable of commencing the WORK in accordance
with the specifications and other terms and conditions (of the Agreement of this
WORK).
(2)
Mobilization
CONTRACTOR shall mobilize equipment and personnel specified in this Exhibit.
Mobilization shall include, but not be limited to, the following activities:
 Deployment of preliminary team from temporary accommodation (line clearance
& permitting)
 Base Camp construction
 Mobilization of all equipment and personnel from CONTRACTOR selected base
to the field camp. This includes all fees involved, inclusive of medical facilities,
power and power distribution networks, catering and lodging, ablutions with
licensed water (Grey & Black) disposal CONTRACTOR, personnel salaries and
benefits, fuel and lubes, insurance, security in transit, custom duties etc.
 Preliminary training of all field personnel.
 Installation and testing of all new and existing equipment (including positioning
equipment, reference stations, etc.) as detailed in this Exhibit.
 Receipt of permits necessary for the CONTRACTOR to initiate conduct of the
seismic work
 Deployment of all equipment in the field necessary to take the first shot on the
first line or spread unless otherwise agreed.
 Verification that CONTRACTOR has met all of NATIONAL OIL’s Safety
Health Environmental and Drug/Alcohol testing requirements
 Completion of all instrument tests
 Verification of source performance
 Passing all acceptance testing as specified in this Exhibit
Items of additional survey equipment identified in this Exhibit as chargeable on a daily
or hourly rate (e.g. field tests, Up-Hole unit, PPV, trainer’s personnel or other selected
reimbursables) will become chargeable at the time the equipment is accepted and put
into service on the first line or spread designated or approved by NATIONAL OIL.
This Exhibit specifies that some elements of the seismic crew (e.g. camp construction,
permit unit, survey unit, and drill crew) will have a mobilization charge that is separate
from the Recording Crew. In this case, such unit will be considered mobilized when it
meets NATIONAL OIL's Safety, Health, Environmental and Drug/Alcohol
requirements, meets regulatory, permit, and NATIONAL OIL's technical requirements
and is put into service acceptable to NATIONAL OIL.
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(3) Demobilization
Demobilization shall apply for all activities after the last production shot point,
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Cleanup of Work area and all camp sites (if applicable).
Post-survey check of instruments and recording equipment.
Departure of NATIONAL OIL's representatives, data and equipment.
Demobilization of all equipment and personnel from the field camp to
CONTRACTOR selected base. This includes all fees involved, inclusive of
personnel salaries and benefits, fuel and lubes, insurance, security in transit,
custom export duties etc.
Charging for Items of additional survey equipment identified in this Exhibit as
chargeable on a daily or hourly rate (e.g. Up-Hole, PPV, Trainers personnel) will cease
to be chargeable when the equipment acquires the last data and is taken out of service.
(4) Mobilization / Demobilization Fee:
The Mobilization / Demobilization Fee is a lump-sum fee that shall include all costs for
Mobilization and Demobilization as defined above. Seventy-five percent (75%) of the
Mobilization / Demobilization Fee shall be payable upon completion of Mobilization.
Twenty percent (20%) of the Mobilization / Demobilization Fee shall be payable upon
completion of Demobilization. The remaining five percent (5%) of the Mobilization /
Demobilization Fee shall be payable upon receipt by NATIONAL OIL of all deliverable
products listed in this Exhibit.
(5) Operating Rates
NATIONAL OIL shall compensate the CONTRACTOR according to one of the
Operating Rate Options defined below at the rates specified. The NATIONAL OIL shall
select the Operating Rate Option, and the NATIONAL OIL shall notify
CONTRACTOR of the selected Option before the commencement of the WORK. The
rate based on the rate option chosen will be called the Basic Crew Rate.
All rates will be fixed and firm until the completion of the WORK and all technical
specifications shall be adhered to regardless of the pricing structure selected. In some
situations, for example due to changes in security conditions, operating environment, or
other special circumstances, a change in the Operating Rate option may be agreed (e.g.
change from Turnkey Rate to a Term Rate) through a Change Order (Appendix A.3).
All rates are to be inclusive of, but not limited to, all costs associated with seismic
acquisition, to keep the operational and efficient including the following:
 All seismic and survey equipment, hardware, software and labor costs as
requested, with specifications abiding by the applicable sections of the Exhibit.
 Pre-planning and SPS files generation.
 Field data quality assurance (post-plots)
 Field data processing up to Raw Brute stack.
 Personnel salaries and benefits during the mandatory company BBS (BehaviorBased Safety) training sessions (2 days upon start and 1 day each following
month)
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Conformance to safety, health, environmental, security and drug / alcohol
requirements and standards. This is to include personnel protection and other
safety equipment, supplies, provisions, and any other services or items specific to
the Work Site operating environment.
Military and/or police protection/escort for explosives from general bunker to
field & return, (accommodation and all provisions inclusive of vehicles provided
by CONTRACTOR).
Security forces for camp (standing and mobile)
Equipment guards (in addition to civilian Base and Fly Camp watchmen provided
by CONTRACTOR as outlined above).
For camp based crews, provisions, such as food, water, accommodation, and
laundry facilities for all personnel.
Medical facilities and ambulance for the base camp.
Medical personnel supporting the operations.
For camp based crews, all accommodation and transport costs within and around
the WORK Site for the number of NATIONAL OIL representatives.
All procurement, purchase, transportation, storage and distribution of fuel,
lubricants, hydraulic fluids needed by all field units.
All Field survey consumables (stakes, ribbons, permanent markers etc.)
All drilling consumables (bits, stems, hose etc.)
All consumables except those items specified as reimbursable in this Exhibit.
Routine communications (including transmission of daily reports)
Provision of dedicated Internet server for 12 NATIONAL OIL users in base
camp.
Contractor Crew rotations including transportation and accommodation charges
as necessary
Routine instrument, source, line or spread testing,
Tape copy (two field tapes required, i.e. one original + one copy -- usually
acquired in parallel)
All deliverables, as specified in this Exhibit.
Crew administration costs, CONTRACTOR's overhead associated with seismic
crews operations, and accounting for labor, client and government as may be
required.
Additional costs specified in this Exhibit for inclusion in the Basic Crew Rate.
(6) Optional Unit Rates
CONTRACTOR shall show the Compensation Tables including a matrix of prices
versus different source or receiver effort parameters in the bidding. Such tables are
known as Unit Rate Tables. The turnkey rates quoted in the Unit Rate Tables assume
that normal impulsive source operations are possible in the WORK Site areas. On lines
where extensive or abnormal working conditions (e.g. extensive river crossings or
swamps) or negligence access significantly hamper production, CONTRACTOR and
NATIONAL OIL may mutually decide to change to a Term Rate via Change Order.
Should Term Rate recording be adopted, all other relevant rates would also apply for the
period (Uphole, base camp, etc.).
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(7) Workday
The length of the Workday will be defined in this Exhibit as the number of hours per day
that the crew or field unit is expected to work. All Day Rates and other timed rates that
may utilize the full number of hours in a Workday (e.g. Standby Rate, Move Rate, etc.)
will be based on the Workday. The Workday is defined to be ten (10) hours. The
Workday will normally start when the main crew elements (i.e. observer for the
recording crew) leave an established crew assembly base point, such as a Fly Camp, Base
Camp, or meeting point. The Workday will end when the crew (observer) completes
work for the day and returns to its base point.
Crews are expected to work 7 Workdays per week. Exception may be granted for
Religious and National Holidays, at CONTRACTOR's request.
(8) Standby Time and Rate
Standby Time is defined as time when CONTRACTOR is unable to acquire seismic
data for the reasons outlined in this section (Inclusive and Exclusive).
Under the Inclusive operating rate, the Standby Rate shall be payable for time lost
whilst operations are suspended for circumstances within the control of the
NATIONAL OIL. These circumstances comprise:
 Waiting on permits that are the mutually agreed responsibility of NATIONAL
OIL to obtain for or on behalf of CONTRACTOR.
 Waiting on required actions or instructions to be provided by NATIONAL OIL.
 Acquisition time lost due to change in acquisition parameters at the request of
NATIONAL OIL.
Under the Exclusive operating rate, the Standby Rate is payable only when operations
are suspended due to circumstances outside CONTRACTOR's control and when
CONTRACTOR has, in NATIONAL OIL's reasonable opinion, used his best endeavors
to minimize any resulting time chargeable to NATIONAL OIL. These circumstances
comprise those listed above for the Inclusive operating rate and the following:
 Acquisition time lost due to weather that causes unacceptable loss of data quality
or unacceptable risk to personnel, equipment, and the environment after Initial
Weather Downtime period as defined below.
 Interference from group(s) not subject to CONTRACTOR’s control and
influence, but excluding CONTRACTOR’s or Subcontractor’s personnel or
representatives thereof or governmental or governmental controlled entities,
unless interference is the result of inflammatory actions on the part of
CONTRACTOR’s or Subcontractor’s personnel.
 Time lost due to interference from drilling activity or other oil or gas field
operations, provided such activities are not under the operational control of
CONTRACTOR.
 Time lost due to external seismic interference, excluding interference caused by
another of CONTRACTOR's seismic crews acquiring nonexclusive surveys.
 Time lost due to damage or loss of equipment from circumstances not reasonably
anticipated by CONTRACTOR and beyond CONTRACTOR’s reasonable
control (CONTRACTOR is responsible to provide field security and is expected
to prevent such happenings, including but not limited to such things as damage
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caused by vandalism, sabotage, and damage caused by wild or domesticated
animals)
 Time lost due to permit or governmental restrictions complied with by
CONTRACTOR or due to court order or judicial process that are not the result of
CONTRACTOR actions or omissions.
(Unless specified otherwise in the Agreement of the WORK,) no Standby Time will be
chargeable prior to the completion of the first acceptable field shot or after the
commencement of Demobilization, except when acquisition cannot begin due to
NATIONAL OIL's failure to obtain permits.
The Standby Rate (if applicable to the pricing option selected) is only payable if, in
NATIONAL OIL's reasonable opinion, the crew was capable of acquiring data, under
the terms of the contract, immediately prior to suspension of operations, and
immediately after operations resume.
NATIONAL OIL shall not pay for Standby time due to failure of equipment or shortage
of necessary personnel.
NATIONAL OIL shall not pay for Standby time in excess of the Workday hours per
day.
(9) Long Term Time Standby Rates
Unless otherwise specified by Change Order, the Standby Rates for periods greater than
15 consecutive days shall reflect the reduction of expatriate personnel to levels
necessary to maintain general administration, equipment, security, and safety standards.
CONTRACTOR will be notified in advance if NATIONAL OIL elects to standby more
than 15 days. If stand by time exceeds a period of 30 days, NATIONAL OIL shall make
a decision on whether to continue to remit stand by charges or to elect to terminate the
agreement.
(10) Weather Downtime
For each month, an initial number of hours of accumulated downtime lost ("Initial
Weather Downtime") during a normal working day/ month due to adverse weather
conditions shall be inclusive of the turnkey rates. Adverse weather will include wind or
electrical, rain storms that lead to downtime. The number of hours in the Initial
Weather Downtime is 10 hours every month. Initial Weather Downtime hours that are
not used during a month cannot be carried over to succeeding months. No stand by
charges shall apply in the initial weather downtime.
Lost time due to weather in excess of the Initial Weather Downtime shall be paid on an
hourly basis each month at the appropriate Standby Rate (as shown in the Agreement of
the WORK). This shall be designated as "Weather".
Standby Rates
If CONTRACTOR travels to the recording operations location but is unable to
commence operations due to adverse weather conditions over and above the initial
weather downtime, then the travel time to and from the Base Camp or Crew Base shall
be included in the Weather Standby calculations. However, if CONTRACTOR
commences operations, the travel time shall not be included.
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(11) Technical Downtime
Any time during which seismic data acquisition is prevented or slowed due to reasons
other than those outlined above shall be classed as Technical Downtime. This shall
include, but not be limited to:
 Field Units are not in compliance with safety, environment and technical
specifications
contained
herein.
(Reasonable
arbitration
between
CONTRACTOR and NATIONAL OIL; a unit may be stopped individually, not
necessarily requiring the whole crew to stop).
 Time required for Serious Incidents, accidents investigation.
 Failed or out of specification equipment.
 Personnel errors, negligence, misconduct or omissions occasioned by
carelessness.
 Misfires requiring a re-drill (unless it can be demonstrated that the misfire is not
under CONTRACTOR's control, such as defective explosives or vandalism).
Detonator wires broken during the loading shall be CONTRACTOR's technical
downtime to re-drill compensation hole.
 Peripheral activities conducted at the request of CONTRACTOR.
 Time spent in excess of normal time to change between lines to carry out or
follow corrective action to address technical problems or errors.
 The number and / or ability of CONTRACTOR Personnel has been reduced
without NATIONAL OIL's consent to an extent that adversely affects the
efficiency or safety of the Contract Services.
No payments including stand by charges shall be due during periods of technical
downtime.
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Operating Rate Options
For the Operating Options selected below, NATIONAL OIL and CONTRACTOR shall
jointly develop a PC-based system to properly account for and archive all completed line
kilometers, accepted source points, and all time utilization for statistical and billing purposes.
NATIONAL OIL's representative will audit completed survey statistics and verify
compliance with NATIONAL OIL specifications prior to authorizing payment of
CONTRACTOR's invoices.
For reporting purposes, a seismic line is considered complete after both recording and final
geodetic survey computations are completed and all documentation, including final geodetic
survey data (SPS files) are prepared for shipment and the shipment duly received by the
corresponding processing center. NATIONAL OIL may also include other system
deliverables such as uphole unit deliverables, in defining lines as being complete. Such
additional inclusions, if needed, will be stated during the field operations.
NATIONAL OIL reserves the right to vary the size of the proposed Survey program by an
amount up to an equivalent of twenty-five percent (25%) of the stated program (in the
Agreement of the WORK) under the same rates, terms and conditions without a Change
Order provided conditions and equipment requirements are similar. NATIONAL OIL and
CONTRACTOR shall mutually agree to revise the rates should the survey size be increased
or decreased above twenty-five percent, or should the parameter requested differ from the
original tender.
A.9.2.1 Turnkey Rates
(1) Definition
Turnkey Rates relate charges to actual production completed, i.e. shots acquired
within the specifications, processed and QC’s in the field data processing and
data sent to the final processing center
(2) Kilometer Rate
 USD / kilometer where a kilometer includes forty (40) shot points, acquired
from first to last SP inclusive, and contributing to the full fold, on a roll-on, rolloff procedure where the first shot is adjacent (12.5m ahead) to the first
geophone and the last shot adjacent (12.5m after) the last geophone. This rate
will be referred to as the Kilometer Rate.
 In case of a Km rate, skipped shots that are beyond the control of the
CONTRACTOR shall be compensated for by adding an equivalent number of
shots each side of the obstruction (drilling every station instead of every two
stations).
 In case skips cannot be recovered due to circumstances outside
CONTRACTOR's control and when CONTRACTOR has, in NATIONAL
OIL's reasonable opinion, used his best endeavors to minimize any resulting
skips, the corresponding skips shall be chargeable to NATIONAL OIL.
(3) SP Rate
US$ per Acquired SP, where the acquired SP meets minimum spread
parameters and specifications (defined in the Agreement of the WORK).
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Turnkey rates may also be used for other seismic crew units such as:
 USD / meter , P-wave velocity measurement for the UH
The Turnkey Rates shall be defined as an Exclusive Turnkey Rate. The
Exclusive Turnkey Rate includes a standby rate for the circumstances defined in
Section above regarding the Exclusive operating rate.
A.9.2.2 Term (Day or Hourly) Rate
(1) Definitions
The Term Rate is the cost for field unit production per measure of time usually
on a per-hour or per-day basis. The Term Rate will not be charged when any
other time measured rate such as Standby Rate or Move Rate is applicable.
A Term Rate using a per-day basis will be referred to as a Day Rate. All Day
Rates are based on the number hours defined in the Work Day of 10 Hours.
Charges will be prorated for the number of actual hours worked for partial
Workdays or for days having technical downtime.
(2) The Term Rate for a particular Field Unit will change when
1) NATIONAL OIL, at its option, elects to add or remove individual personnel
and/or equipment to/from a Field Unit
or
2) The extent of personnel and/or equipment actually deployed on a Field Unit
is deficient when compared to the levels as outlined in this Exhibit.
3). The Term Rate for the particular Field Unit as altered under these
circumstances shall correspondingly increase or decrease in accordance
with the individual component rate (outlined in the Agreement of this
contract). A Change Order will document such changes as described in
Appendix A.3 of this Exhibit.
(3) Lump sum
A single lump sum shall apply for the conduct of the work detailed in this
Exhibit. The lump sum shall include Mobilization and Demobilization, all
Operational Time, Standby Time and Technical Downtime no matter how
caused, and the acquisition of all seismic and survey data. No additional (other
than reimbursable charges) shall apply.
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Other Rates, Fee, and Discounts
A.9.3.1 Testing or Experimental Rate
CONTRACTOR shall be compensated for each hour spent at the request of
NATIONAL OIL conducting experimental work that interferes with normal
production. This rate shall include any additional time required by the
CONTRACTOR for set-up or reconfiguration for the test. The Testing or
Experimental Rate does not include periodic tests or tests that are related to
verification of CONTRACTOR's equipment. The Standby Rate, Move Rate,
or Zero Rate (for Technical Downtime) will still apply during conditions
defined in the appropriate Compensation Table (of the Agreement of the
WORK) while testing is underway.
A.9.3.2 Tail Spread
CONTRACTOR shall discount by 70% Kilometer Rate defined A.9.2.1 for
the Tail Spread configuration (only receiver deployment without any shot
points within that section of the seismic lines).
A.9.3.3 Force Majeure Rate
Parties shall share the force majeure rate for the first 10 days. The force
majeure rate applicable shall be the standby rate (as specified in the Agreement
of the WORK). Thereafter, the standby rate shall only be paid by NATIONAL
OIL for conditions of force majeure (the definition will be discussed between
NATIONAL OIL and CONTRACTOR) and subsequent to CONTRACTOR
mobilization as defined in this Exhibit. If mobilization has not been
completed, no standby rate shall be paid unless agreed to by NATIONAL OIL.
A.9.3.4 Accommodation for NATIONAL OIL Representatives
For camp-based crews, CONTRACTOR shall provide at no additional cost to
NATIONAL OIL, accommodation and office space for up to fourteen (14)
NATIONAL OIL designated representatives. Accommodation for
NATIONAL OIL representatives in excess of this amount shall be
compensated on a Term Rate per representative basis. NATIONAL OIL
representatives may include NATIONAL OIL’s employees, national QC's,
representatives subcontracted by the NATIONAL OIL, or government or coventurer representatives being sponsored by NATIONAL OIL.
A.9.3.5 Reimbursable Charges
In addition to the Basic Crew Rate and other field unit rates, the NATIONAL
OIL shall reimburse the CONTRACTOR at cost plus 3% for the reasonable
and necessary direct net additional costs incurred by CONTRACTOR for the
following items, if approved in advance by the NATIONAL OIL. Such items
shall include but not be limited to:
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1. Land access and crops compensation resulting from the Seismic Survey,
unless CONTRACTOR assumes liability for such damage from negligence
or cause.
2. Medical assistance to NATIONAL OIL field representatives, using field
medical support.
3. Cost of two (2) permanent trainers for BBS safety induction. The trainers
will be selected by NATIONAL OIL. They will be allowed to use the Camp
dedicated training facilities.
4. Cost of PPV operations, as required by NATIONAL OIL.
5. Accommodation and provisions for government trainees, when applicable.
6. Rental of additional support transportation with or without drivers (above 6
units).
7. Any other equipment, consumables, personnel or services requested and
approved in writing by NATIONAL OIL and CONTRACTOR management
representatives under a Change Order.
It is further understood that the "net cost" as used herein means only the cost
incurred and paid directly by CONTRACTOR and shall exclude any profit to or
overhead of Contractor other than the three percent (3%) referenced above.
NATIONAL OIL requires all reimbursable items to be competitively sourced at
competitive market rates. Reimbursable items over the value of USD 5000 shall
be competitively sourced and include representation from NATIONAL OIL to
verify and evaluate any bids, and the related award shall be subject to approval
by NATIONAL OIL prior to making the award. The CONTRACTOR shall be
required to give preference to locally supplied goods and services when
sourcing for suppliers .Any sole source awards have to be justified by
CONTRACTOR.
The NATIONAL OIL will not pay the CONTRACTOR for any reimbursable
items that have not been pre-approved in writing by the NATIONAL OIL. Nonreimbursable items include but are not limited to the costs of survey stakes and
survey consumables, drill consumables, fuel & lubes, water, magnetic tapes and
recording consumables, equipment insurance, and equipment damage or loss.
A.9.3.6 Fee Reductions and Discounts
(1) Mobilization/ Demobilization Fee Reduction
For remote areas, the lump sum fee for mobilization/ demobilization will be
reduced if CONTRACTOR is able to secure work utilizing the seismic crew
with another NATIONAL OIL within the Fee Reduction Area immediately
after the Survey is completed (within 10 days or as otherwise defined in the
Agreement of the WORK). The reduced fee shall also apply in the event said
third party work is scheduled for completion within ten (10) days (or as
otherwise defined in the Agreement of the WORK) of the commencement of
Contract Services provided under the WORK. Under such circumstances, the
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discounts for the crews given in the Compensation Table (of the Agreement
of the WORK) shall be applied to the acquisition mobilization/
demobilization fees.
(2) Volume Discount Rate
CONTRACTOR will apply a discount in percent of the applicable operating
Turnkey Rate or Term Rate (given in the Agreement of the WORK) for each
applicable unit of measure (e.g. kilometers, days, SP's) over the volume
discount number (in the Agreement of the WORK).
(3) Processing by CONTRACTOR
In the event CONTRACTOR or an affiliate of CONTRACTOR is awarded
the Data Processing contract for this survey, the Operating Rates will be
reduced by the percent (specified in the Agreement of the WORK).
(4) Client Vehicles or other Support Vehicles
If requested by NATIONAL OIL, CONTRACTOR shall supply, maintain
and provide fuel for up to the number of additional vehicles specified in this
Exhibit. These vehicles will be air conditioned, radio equipped (SSB and
VHF), four-wheel drive SUV type vehicle (such as Land Cruisers or
equivalent approved by NATIONAL OIL) be appropriate to the terrain on the
project site, shall be appropriately equipped, and approved by NATIONAL
OIL. Vehicles shall be provided with drivers.
(5) Additional Products or Services
Optional or additional products or services described in this Exhibit or a
Change Order shall be provided by CONTRACTOR for an additional "per
product" charge or at an additional “service rate” as appropriate.
(6) Contract Exceptions
No exceptions with financial impact shall be accepted (under the terms of the
Agreement of the WORK).
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Health, Saefty and Environmental Procedures
The Occupational Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) policy and procedures described in
this Exhibit or that may be introduced by NATIONAL OIL during the term of this Exhibit
shall apply equally to CONTRACTOR and its Sub-Contractors. CONTRACTOR shall be
responsible for implementation of and compliance with the HSE procedures and policies by
all personnel and equipment including those employed by its Sub-Contractors assigned to the
services.
A.10.1 Health and Safety Standards
CONTRACTOR shall ensure the Work is conducted in a manner that:
 Complies with the relevant Kenyan health and safety regulations.
 Complies with OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)’s regulations.
 Complies with the relevant sections of the eighth edition of the IAGC Land
Geophysical Operations Safety Manual.
 Incorporates the relevant sections of the E&P Forum document Health Management
Guidelines for Remote Land Based Geophysical Operations (1993, Report
No.6.30/190).
 Where standards between the above guidelines differ the higher standard shall apply.
A.10.2 Environmental Standards
CONTRACTOR shall ensure the Work is conducted in a manner that:
 Complies with the relevant Kenyan environmental regulations.
 Complies with the relevant sections of the latest edition of the IAGC Environmental
Guidelines for Worldwide Geophysical Operations.
 The operation is conducted so as to cause the absolute minimal impact on the
environment.
A.10.3 Environmental and Social Mitigation and Monitoring Action Plan
The CONTRACTOR shall ensure the Work is conducted in a manner that complies with the
project specific Environmental and Social Monitoring and Mitigation Plan (ESMMP).
The ESMMP is a fundamental requirement of the Environmental Impact Assessment
conducted for this project and details the project specific actions that the contractor must
meet in order to fulfill the environmental and social obligations of the project in accordance
with the conditions to operate.
The requirements as stipulated in the ESMMP shall be drawn from international best practice
for working in sensitive environments. NATIONAL OIL shall provide the CONTRACTOR
with the ESMMP prior to project mobilization.
The CONTRACTOR will be required to prepare an ESMMP action plan of how the
CONTRACTOR shall address the ESMMP actions. The action plan may make cross
reference to the CONTRACTORS Environmental Polices however in all instances the
ESMMP requirements shall take precedence.
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A.10.4 Emergency Response Coordinator
Prior to the start of field operations, CONTRACTOR shall designate one or more of its
Kenyan (or Africa) Based Senior Personnel as an Emergency Response Coordinator. The
Emergency Response Coordinator must be on call on a 24-hour per day basis to support
CONTRACTOR’s Field Personnel during emergency situations. CONTRACTOR shall
ensure NATIONAL OIL receives written notice of the contact details for CONTRACTOR’s
Emergency Response Coordinator and delegation or reassignment of the position required by
absences from duty.
A.10.5 HSE Plan
Prior to the start of field operations, CONTRACTOR shall forward to NATIONAL OIL for
review and approval the Occupational Health, Safety and Environment Plan to be applied
during the Work. This plan shall include at least the following items:
 Incorporate the minimum standards specified within this Exhibit.
 Identify HSE hazards.
 Describe CONTRACTOR’s HSE education program.
 Include a Crew Organization Chart that identifies the HSE responsibilities of all
CONTRACTOR’s supervisory personnel.
 Describe CONTRACTOR’s HSE incident reporting and response system.
 Describe CONTRACTOR’s preventative health care program including vaccinations
and malaria prophylactic measures appropriate for the Survey Area.
 Include the provision and maintenance of a basic first aid kit and the presence of an
individual with basic first aid qualifications at each field camp.
 Include regular visits to each field crew by the CONTRACTOR’s Health and Safety
Officer and Senior Paramedic to audit the use of safe work practices, general health
condition, nutrition, quality of drinking water, sanitation, availability and use of safety
equipment and status of the crew’s first aid kit. CONTRACTOR shall ensure that
immediate remedial action is taken for problems identified by the audit. The results of
each inspection, remedial action and identification of outstanding issues from previous
inspections shall be documented in a written report.
 Include CONTRACTOR’s procedures for:
 Emergency, e.g. Medivac, Man Lost, Fire.
 Management of Hazardous Materials and gases.
 Land Transport Operations.
 Specialist Tasks, e.g. welding, working at height, electrical.
 Water and River Operations.
 Explosives Transport, Use and Handling.
 Fuel Use and Handling.
 Land Clearing and Line Clearance.
 Landing Zone Construction.
 Fly Camp Design and Construction
 Food Handling and Preparation.
 Working on Public Roads.
 Bushfire prevention and containment.
 Shothole Drilling.
 Recording Operations.
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 Waste Management.
A.10.6 Medical/Emergency Evacuation Plan
CONTRACTOR is to have a full plan in place for emergency evacuation of all bases of
operation such as the Base Camp in the event this becomes necessary. This emergency
evacuation plan should include an ambulance with full procedures in case this type of facility
is utilized and shall be subject to approval by NATIONAL OIL prior to commencement of
Work.
A.10.7 Incident / Accident Reporting
The CONTRACTOR and all Subcontractors shall have an accident and incident reporting
system that shall be compatible with accepted Industry standards. Any hazardous incident/
near miss involving NATIONAL OIL, CONTRACTOR’s or any third parties Personnel,
plant or Equipment, shall immediately be reported regardless of whether or not injury,
damage or lost time to Personnel, plant or equipment.
CONTRACTOR shall maintain and forward to NATIONAL OIL, a monthly summary of its
safety performance report which shall include preventive and remedial measures put in place
to address incidents. The CONTRACTOR shall also forward to NATIONAL OIL a monthly
incident report showing incidents reported and remedial action taken.
CONTRACTOR shall prepare and forward to NATIONAL OIL, a weekly report stating all
incident/ non-incidents/occurrences that occurred during that week.
CONTRACTOR is to provide the following safety statistics. The statistics required are for
your corporate entity and the local operations branch of CONTRACTOR for the last 3 three
year period.
- Lost time injury per million hours worked
- Total recordable cases per million hours worked
With the exception of first aid cases, all accidents will be investigated, including those that
do not result in a lost time injury. Accident reports shall be forwarded to NATIONAL OIL
Field QC Representatives within 48 hours.
A.10.8 Man Hour Reporting
CONTRACTOR shall report daily, as part of the daily report, the total number of personnel
on the crews, according to category. This shall include all staff, Agreement/Subcontractor
work force, visitors and NATIONAL OIL personnel
CONTRACTOR shall calculate the daily man hour’s exposure for the project, based on a
standard working day. This time window shall be agreed between CONTRACTOR and
NATIONAL OIL. This shall be reported on the daily reports as a daily and cumulative total.
Man hours monitoring shall be maintained and cumulative totals kept throughout the duration
of the Agreement covering all seismic work.
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A.10.9 HSE Audits and Reports
NATIONAL OIL reserves the right to periodically audit CONTRACTOR’s adherence to the
approved HSE Plan and ESMMP. CONTRACTOR shall allow NATIONAL OIL’s HSE
auditor access to CONTRACTOR’s administrative office, field offices and camps,
equipment, personnel and records to audit or inspect the HSE and work environment aspects
of CONTRACTOR’s conduct of the Work. CONTRACTOR shall have the right to assign a
representative to be present during the HSE audit.
Results of the HSE audits and conformance of the CONTRACTOR work practices to its HSE
Plan and ESMMP are used to develop a schedule of improvement action plans.
CONTRACTOR shall ensure that immediate remedial action is taken for items identified by
the audit and included in the improvement action plan. The results of each inspection,
remedial action and identification of outstanding issues from previous inspections shall be
documented in monthly HSE written reports.
CONTRACTOR shall submit detailed monthly reports in a format acceptable to NATIONAL
OIL. These reports document all HSE activities including training courses conducted, safety
meetings held, audit results, man hours worked, accident or incident details and medical
treatment cases.
A.10.10 Motor Vehicles
CONTRACTOR shall ensure all motor vehicles are equipped with a first aid kit, spare tyre,
radio transceiver, roll bar, automatic retractable safety belts, towrope, shovel and fire
extinguishers.
A.10.11 River Transport
If applicable, CONTRACTOR shall ensure all river transport, including that used for river
crossing, are equipped with a first aid kit, radio transceiver, emergency flares, anchor and
rope, fire extinguishers and life jackets for each passenger and crew.
A.10.12 Personnel
CONTRACTOR shall ensure all personnel are provided with the safety equipment required
for a safe working environment and are fully trained and competent for the task they are
assigned.
CONTRACTOR shall ensure all field personnel have at least the following safety equipment:
 Safety helmet.
 Good quality footwear, rubber shoes are not acceptable.
CONTRACTOR shall ensure all personnel working in hazardous environments have at least
the following safety equipment:
 H2S awareness induction program
 Safety hand gloves
 Safety helmets with visors
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 Safety glasses
 Ear protectors
 Face masks (dust)
 First aid kits
 Fire extinguishers
A.10.13 Accommodation, Meals and Provisions for Labor
CONTRACTOR shall ensure an adequate supply of foodstuffs is available for all field labor
regardless of location. The provisions supplied to the field labor shall be uncontaminated and
of good quality. The distribution of the foodstuffs shall be managed so as not to interrupt the
seismic field operations. CONTRACTOR shall ensure that field laborers are not charged for
medical supplies, accommodation, meals and provisions or the cost of transport and
distribution of provisions.
A.10.14 Provisions for Field Labour
CONTRACTOR shall ensure each field laborer is always provided with sufficient pure fresh
water for drinking. CONTRACTOR shall ensure that each field laborer is provided at least
the provisions described in this exhibit.
Any additional items requested by the field labor shall be supplied at current local market
prices without mark-up.
A.10.15 Medical Treatment and Supplies for Field Labour
CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for the general health and well being of all personnel.
CONTRACTOR shall maintain an adequate stock of medical supplies. CONTRACTOR shall
ensure that a qualified Doctor is located at its base camp and, in addition, a qualified
Paramedic or Nurse is located at all field camp and work locations. CONTRACTOR’s
Paramedic or Nurse shall dispense medicines to the field labor as required. The medical
supplies provided at each field camp shall include at least those described in this Exhibit.
A.10.16 Environment and Ecological Standards
CONTRACTOR will be required to adhere at all times to the environmental procedures of
official and local authorities and to the IAGC’s Environmental Guidelines for Worldwide
Geophysical Operations, IAGC. In addition, CONTRACTOR is expected to observe any
published Kenyan Law and Regulations which pertains to seismic operations. The
CONTRACTOR’s responsibility to comply with environmental and ecological regulations
and procedures extends to subcontracted and local labor of the CONTRACTOR.
CONTRACTOR must designate an Emergency Response Coordinator and supply an up-todate curriculum vitae (C.V.) for this individual.
CONTRACTOR must have in place for 2D seismic operations an ESMMP Action plan, an
Environmental and /Ecological Plan and Emergency Response Plan.
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A.10.16.1 CONTRACTOR Corporate Environmental Policy
The CONTRACTOR must put into place and maintain a Corporate
Environmental Policy which takes into account the following items.
- Environmental Management
- Ecological Management
- Seismic Line Responsibilities
- Field Monitoring
- Safety and Environmental Audits
- Training
- Operational guidelines
- Seismic source impact monitoring
- Base camp
- Secondary and flying camps
- Sewage and waste disposal
- Hazardous materials
- Fuel storage, oils, and chemicals
- Fuel withdrawal from storage system
- Fuel replenishment
- Explosive handling and storage
- Environmental Emergency
- Response Plan-Reporting
All bidders are required to complete the attached HSE questionnaire and
provide all the documents as required with the reference to each document
stated in the tables below. This will be used as the basis of the HS+E audit
performed by NATIONAL OIL for Qualification. Failure to complete this
questionnaire and provide the documentation in full may be cause for
disqualification.
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1.0
Scope of Work
Policy
NO.
QUESTION
GUIDANCE
1.0.1
Does your Company have a Safety Policy?
Attach copy of most recent
YES
NO
COMMENTS
REFERENCE
YES
NO
COMMENTS
REFERENCE
version of Policy
1.0.2
Does your Company have an Environment Attach copy of most recent
Policy?
1.0.3
version of Policy
Has Company advised all employees about Describe how this has been
its Safety and Environment Policies?
2.0
Organization
NO.
2.0.1
done
QUESTION
GUIDANCE
Does your Company have a safety and Attach copy of Company
environment organization
organization chart showing
safety
and
environment
group’s reporting lines and
interfaces
2.0.2
Does
your
implement
Company
the
support
principle
of
and Describe
how
this
is
line achieved.
responsibility for safety and environment?
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Scope of Work
Are health, safety and environmental Provide
sample
job
responsibilities of each employee clearly description for typical Line
2.0.4
defined?
Manager and Supervisor
Does your Company have:
State the standard on which
each system is based.
i.
ii.
iii.
Safety Management System
Environment Management System
Quality Management System
Enclose:
i.
Copy of SMS
Manual
ii.
Summary of EMS
Manual
iii.
Summary of QMS
Manual
2.0.5
Does your Company have a Safety Provide
copy
Manual or an Operations Manual that Manual
or
addresses
safety
and
of
Safety
Operations
environment Manual
matters?
2.0.6
Does your Company have appropriate Provide outline summary of
Emergency Response Procedures
2.0.7
Are
annual
safety
and
Emergency Response Plan
environment Attach copy of current year
objectives established and implemented objectives
at each level within your Company?
–
a.
Company level and b.
At
At
operating department level
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Scope of Work
Does your Company periodically assess Indicate frequency and to
each employee performance?
what level in organization
assessments
are
performed. Include copy of
form used for assessment
of employee.
2.0.9
Does your Company have a requirement State requirements
for
periodic
physical
examination
of
personnel?
2.0.10
Does your Company have an Employee Outline
content
of
Health Protection/Education Programme Programme
for employees?
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2.1
Communication
NO.
2.1.1
GUIDANCE
QUESTION
YES
NO
COMMENTS
REFERENCE
Does your Company have a structured Describe the structure and
system of meetings for cascading quality, provide
copies
safety, health and environment information minutes
from
down through your organization?
2.1.2
Scope of Work
Does
your
Company’s
of
the
the
most
recently held meetings.
Management Provide
details
of
participate in any of the meetings referred Management involvement
to in 2.1.1
2.1.3
Does your Company make use of any or all Specify and provide recent
of the following to provide information on example.
safety and environment issues to its
employees: safety posters, newsletter, and
safety notices/alerts?
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Competence and Training
NO.
2.2.1
Scope of Work
QUESTION
GUIDANCE
YES
NO
COMMENTS
REFERENCE
Does your Company have a competence State what, if any, National
assurance policy?
Lead
Body
designated
or
other
competence
standard is used.
2.2.2
Do you have a competence assessment Provide copy of Programme
Programme for employees with key quality,
safety,
health
and
environmental
responsibilities?
2.2.3
If answers to 2.2.1 and 2.2.2 is NO,
describe how competence of personnel is
established
2.2.4
Have Managers and Supervisors who will State examples of typical
plan, monitor and oversee and carry out training.
Work received formal quality, safety, health
and environment training in their respective
responsibilities?
2.2.5
How are training needs identified within State
your Company?
frequency
of
review/analysis
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2.2.6
Does
your
Company
provide
Scope of Work
general Provide details of subjects
quality, safety and environment training to covered, when training is
employees?
provided,
follow-up
arrangements
2.2.7
Does your Company provide specialized Provide
safety and environment training?
details
specialized
programs
covered,
of
training
–
subjects
category
personnel
of
attending,
frequency
2.2.8
Has a training plan been formulated and Provide extract
documented?
2.2.9
Does training plan provide for updating and
refresher training?
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Relevant Experience
NO.
3.0.1
Scope of Work
GUIDANCE
QUESTION
YES
NO
COMMENTS
REFERENCE
YES
NO
COMMENTS
REFERENCE
Does your Company have relevant oil Provide summary of your
relevant
industry experience in Kenya or Africa.
experience
for
each of the last 5 years.
May we contact the client representative(s) (Use attached pro-forma)
indicated on the pro-forma to verify or
clarify information provided?
3.1
Risk Assessment
GUIDANCE
NO.
QUESTION
3.1.1
Has your Company assessed the risks to
health,
safety
and
environment
of
employees and others that may be affected
by its undertakings?
3.1.2
Did the risk assessment process make use State techniques used
of any or all of the following techniques?
i.
ii.
iii.
HAZID v. QRA
HAZOP v.
Other
Job Safety Analysis
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Scope of Work
Does risk assessment process include
manual handling and Material Safety Data
Sheets/Hazardous Materials?
3.1.4
Does risk assessment process provide for State frequency of review
periodic review of assessments?
3.1.5
Does
your
arrangements
assessment
Company
for
and
have
in
documenting
providing
place Provide 3 examples of risk
risk
assessments:
relevant
information to personnel who may be i.
ii.
affected?
iii.
Manual Handling
Hazardous Goods
Other State how
information is provided
to personnel
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Safe Systems of Work
NO.
3.2.1
Scope of Work
QUESTION
GUIDANCE
YES
NO
COMMENTS
REFERENCE
Does your Company have a system for pre- Provide example of minutes
job meetings to discuss quality, safety, from a recent meeting
health and environmental matters including
any specific hazards and restrictions?
3.2.2
Has
your
systems
of
Company
Work
established
appropriate
safe Provide relevant details
to
its
activities?
e.g. Permit to Work System, Radiography
Procedures, Inspection Procedures
3.2.3
Does your Company have arrangements in Provide summary of key
place for ensuring that plant and equipment points
of
these
used by your employees or supplied to arrangements.
clients is correctly registered, controlled
and
maintained
in
a
safe
Working
condition?
3.2.4
Does your Company provide Personal List PPE provided
Protective Equipment (PPE) to employees
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3.2.5
Does
your
Company
specify
Scope of Work
PPE Provide
copy
of
Standards and does it have an appropriate Standards.
3.2.6
PPE
Describe
system in place to manage the issue of
maintenance
and
record
PPE?
keeping arrangements
Does your Company have a system in Describe how the potential
place to control modifications/changes to impact on safety, health
design, equipment, materials, processes, and
organization (personnel)?
the
environment
addressed
modification
during
or
is
the
change
process.
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Performance Measurement
NO.
4.0.1
Scope of Work
QUESTION
GUIDANCE
YES
NO
COMMENTS
REFERENCE
Does your Company have an incident Provide copy of procedure
investigation and reporting system that and a copy of report form.
includes the following:
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
v.
4.0.2
Is
Injuries
Diseases
Dangerous occurrences
Environmental pollution
Near misses
there
a
system
for
initiating
and Provide outline of system
subsequently tracking corrective actions
identified by incident investigations?
4.0.3
Does your Company communicate findings State how this is done
of incident investigations to employees?
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Scope of Work
Does your Company maintain records of all Provide
details
of
all
injuries, diseases, dangerous occurrences notifiable incidents during
and environmental pollution?
the last 5 years
(The total number of manhours exposure should be
given for each year. LTI
frequency rates should be
given
on
the
100,000
basis
of
man-hours
exposure)
State number of non-lost
time injuries for each year.
State
number
of
near
misses for each year.
4.0.5
Does your Company perform an analysis of
incident statistics and provide the results to
Management and employees?
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Monitoring, Audit and Review
NO.
5.0.1
Scope of Work
QUESTION
GUIDANCE
Does your Company have a system for Outline
procedure,
routine regular inspections and monitoring responsible
of safety and environment at the Work site?
YES
NO
COMMENTS
REFERENCE
state
person,
indicates
management
involvement.
Provide copy of schedules
for
both
inspection
and
monitoring Programme.
5.0.2
Does
your
Company
review
the State who is responsible for
effectiveness and continues suitability of its audit/Programme
safety
and
environment
means of independent audit?
programs
by provide
current
a
copy
year’s
and
of
the
audit
schedule.
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5.0.3
Are
records
of
safety,
health
Scope of Work
and Provide copies of examples
environmental inspections, monitoring and of:
audit maintained?
i.
Site safety
inspection
ii.
Monitoring activity
iii.
Safety, health &
environmental audit
report
5.0.4
Is there a system for communicating the Outline how this is done.
findings of inspections, monitoring and
audit to both Management and Workforce?
Summary of Relevant Experience and Safety Records
YEAR
CLIENT
CLIENT
CONTRACTOR
CONTRAC
NATURE OF
MANHOURS
LOST
REPRESENTATIVE
VALUE US$
T PERIOD
WORK
WORKED
TIME
INJUR
IES
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APPENDIX A.1
CONTRACTOR’s EXPERIENCES
CONTRACTOR shall provide list of the experiences over the past three (3) years of onshore 2D seismic acquisition including the name of
company/client, responsible/contact person, email address, telephone and fax numbers of references.
No
COMPANY/CLIENT
FIELD
AREA
PROJECT
NAME/DESCRIPTION
PROJECT
VOLUME/SIZE
YEAR
DURATION
(MONTHS)
% COMPLETED
CONTRACT
VALUE
(US$)
CONTACT
PERSON
Table 1. Contractor’s Experiences
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APPENDIX A.2
EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATION
CONTRACTOR shall provide at its own expense, unless otherwise noted, all equipment
and personnel to comply with the contract services as specified within this Agreement.
Minimum equipment and personnel requirement are specified in the tables in this
Exhibit.
CONTRACTOR shall add to the table any items it will provide in excess of the equipment
listed below. Items or tables may be added digitally.
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A.2-1 Equipment Summary
Item#
Field Office and Administration
Tendered
34.
Base Camp: configuration
35.
Base camp: security
Cleared area around fence for visibility;
high Fence, Post Guard, flood lights,
security guards 24 hour/day and regular
patrols at night
36.
Base Camp: journey management and TCards system
Yes-Controlled By Vehicle Dispatcher;
communication in every vehicle (radio +
mobile phone if required); drive rights.
Regular communication w/camp
37.
Fuel storage facilities
Constructed outside base camp (within
enclosed parking area) with calibrated fuel
distribution pump; dedicated security
guards, locking nozzles, cemented floor
for leaks containment during distribution
38.
Fuel Distribution Facilities
Metal Jerry-Can For Drilling Crew, Special
Vehicle For Fuel Distribution with
calibrated delivery pump and oil spill kit
39.
Silent Power Generators (describe)
2 X Unit 135 KVA Silent Perkin Genset,
fitted in enclosed containers, with
independent fuel reservoirs for a week's
autonomy; fitted with spurious current
leakage detectors and automatic shutdown switch in case of mechanical failure
40.
Camp power distribution and safety
(describe)
Main switchboard safety panel; Certified
Panel Distribution For Each Block , MCCB
And LCCB; buried distribution cables;
balanced loads; fitted with spurious
current leakage detectors
41.
Mushola
42.
Field Clinic
Base camp clinic Constructed in
Cooperation W/ ISOS With 24 H licensed
Medic on standby
43.
Ambulance / Medical Supplies
1 Ambulance ISOS Standards. Medicines
and Any Clinic Equipment
Sufficient
Controlled By Saripari and ISOS Doctors.
44.
Safety / Firefighting Equipment
Firex, Fire System, Fire Break, Fire
Alarms and sufficient fire extinguishers at
strategic locations, Sand and buckets
near fuel storage, Smoke Detectors in
living rooms and kitchen/mess , Regular
Fire Drills & dedicated trained fire team
45.
Water purification system / kitchens / dining/
recreation
Water Purifier Processing
Piping To
Kitchen, Hand Wash Basins In Canteen,
Ablutions and For Tooth Brush and
showers. In-line filters and chlorination.
Mushola 10m X 10m
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46.
Bottled water for drinking
Yes Unlimited. Potable water from main
distributor + water tanks available in the
field; Every labor will be distributed with
own water gourd container (aluminum).
Restricted amount of plastic bottles
distributed to the field
47.
Recreation facilities
TV Satellite Receivers X 2, DVD
48.
Ablutions & Toilets (Hot water?)
Yes W/ Water Heater And Shower
49.
Sewage system
Buried Piping System; pre-fabricated
sewage pits in norm with international and
Kenyan standards
50.
Disposal of gray and black waters
Sewage Water Pond And Water
Treatment; use MCL sub-contractor for
disposal and treatment.
51.
Waste disposal (segregation, incinerator,
others)
Waste disposal will be done in
accordance
with
contractual
specifications; an incinerator will be
provided in camp for normal wastes;
dangerous wastes will be disposed of in
Bandung
licensed
waste
disposal
contractor. No wastes will leave the camp,
unless for Bandung or controlled/ licensed
waste disposal contractor.
52.
Vector control procedures in camp
(drainage control, fogging/ spray)
Adequate Drainage System For All Base
camp / Field camps , Fogging Everyday
53.
Cables repair and electronic workshop
Complete Ws And Tools For Rec Ws And
Testing Equipment
54.
Mechanics Vehicles workshop
Complete Ws And Tools For Vehicles W/S
Including Tyre Service
55.
Mechanics Drill maintenance workshop
Complete Ws And Toolset For Drilling
Preparation And Repair
56.
Compressor mechanic workshop
Complete Ws And Toolset For Drilling
Preparation And Repair
57.
Office Equipment (computers, printers)
Sufficient Desk Top/Laptop Computer
And Hp / Canon Printer/ Plotter
58.
Office UPS (duration & power)
Ica UPS
59.
Office Facilities / desks / chairs / computers/
printers , vehicle each for 8 senior QC rep.
Sufficient Office Facilities And Vehicles
60.
Office Facilities / desks / chairs / computers/
printers / food and lodging / vehicles /etc for
9 junior permit/ damage claim personnel
and 9 junior drilling / survey/ recording
QC’s
Sufficient Office Facilities And Vehicles
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61.
CLIENT (NATIONAL OIL) office
Sufficient Space W/ Office Equipment
including Sufficient Desks & Chairs, Desk
Top or Laptop Computer, Hp / Canon
Printer/ Plotter and UPS. Internet shall be
available. Air conditioner is equipped.
Office can be locked.
62.
Covered space for tool box meetings
Three (3) dedicated Locations Metallic
Construction covered with Tarpaulin
63.
Vehicles with vehicle tracking monitors
Double Cabin 4x4; each with Drive-right
installed
64.
Communication Facilities
60 M Antenna With Repeater Vhf and
BPMigas Licensed radio Frequencies
65.
Other Necessary Equipment
As Needed
66.
Fly Camps: configuration / living /
recreation / power / water purifier / kitchens
/ dining / sewerage / security / clinic / etc
Will Provide As MCL Standard based on
Contract Annexes. One dedicated living
for expatriates accommodation.
67.
All other equipment required to meet
specifications of this WORK
Base Camp Communications & Facilities
Internet Server dedicated to 12 NATIONAL
OIL’s representatives
V-Sat Or Telkom Speedy Or Combination
One NATIONAL OIL dedicated Telephone Lines
By V-Sat Or Telkom
Two “Three-in-One” printer/ copy machine/
scanner
2 Units Canon Or Xerox or Equivalent
Two dedicated Laser Jet Networked printers
(B&W)
Hp 3015 or Equivalent
UPS for each machine
Yes Ica 2kva
Hand-Held radios
Motorola Gp 388 or Equivalent
All other equipment required to meet
specification of this WORK
Base Camp HSE Facilities
Dedicated office with representatives
Office Space W/ Expat HSE Representatives
HSE Incentive planning unit
HSE Incentive Award scheme
HSE Plan monitoring and development unit
Safety Induction, Routine Inspection, Stop
Card And Training
Statistic and reporting unit
Daily, Weekly & Monthly
Incidents investigation unit
Team Investigation Lead By HSE
Journey management dedicated unit
Controlled By Radio And Journey Permit
Safety meetings and coordination unit
Tool Box ,Field Visit, Committee Meeting
Survey and Line preparation
68.
GPS Receivers / backpacks
3 Units Trimble R7 Rtk Rover
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69.
Base Station units
Trimble R7
70.
Repeaters.
Pdl 450 Repeater Uhf
71.
Geodimeters / Total Station Units
Sokkia 030r
72.
Communications – Radios
Motorola Gp 388 Ht
73.
Hand held GPS
Garmin Csx 60 Or Similar
74.
Vehicles with vehicle tracking monitors
Double Cabin 4x4
75.
GIS mapping Software
Arc Info Latest Version
76.
Office Equipment, computers, software,
etc
Sufficient
77.
All other equipment required to meet
specifications of this WORK
6 Units
Recording Unit – 2D
78.
Recording System details / Manufacturer,
etc
24 Bit Recording Z-land manufactured by
Fairfield or equivalent
79.
Tape format (e.g. SEG-D 8048):
SEG-D Disk
80.
Maximum no. of data channels :
1600 Channels
81.
No. of auxiliary channels :
4 Channels
82.
Recording filter: Hi-cut options
Yes
83.
Recording media:
Dvd W/ External Hdd Backup
84.
Dual recording or tape copies provided:
2 Copies 3590 Tape
85.
Tape deck type / Number:
1 Unit
86.
Computers
Dell / And Ibm
87.
Communications – Radios, repeaters
GM 388 Motorola W/ Motorola 500
System Repeater
88.
Other Units / battery packs / etc
Sufficient Batt
89.
Hand held GPS to verify shot location
Garmin CSX 60
90.
Vehicles, cable trucks, geophone trucks.
Mitshubishi/Ford/Toyota
91.
Personnel transport
Roll Bar Truck Or Bus W/ Safety Belt For
All Pax
92.
Boats for river crossings
Will Be Provided If Needed
93.
Laser Link or equivalent (optional)
N/A
94.
Appropriate PPE
Complete W/ Seismic Work Standard
95.
All other equipment required to meet
specifications of this WORK
Ibm 3590
Zeon Or Sunblade
Rotary Rig
118
96.
Drill type
All-hydraulic top head rotary Drill Rig
97.
Number of Units (teams) proposed equipment
to man 30 crews if required (Suggest 32
crews 8 units)
8 Units @ 4 Crews
98.
Capacity (Depth)
100m
99.
Drilling Methods
DHT hammer, Air scratcher, Water, Auguer
100.
Drilling Diameter
75/90 mm
101.
Adequate PPE for all personnel that includes
steel caped boots.
Yes For All Drilling Personnel; minimum 3
pairs of coveralls for each person + safety
Helmet + gloves + hearing protection
102.
Hand-Held GPS for hole location verification
5 Garmin Csx 60
103.
All other equipment required to meet the
specification of this WORK & any
additional drilling equipment necessary
to maintain the production targets..
Enough Metal Fuel Container, Drill
Steems, Drill Bits & Adaptors,Pipe 24
”Wrench etc
Suggest you put 5000liter water tankers 6
tankers & more if necessary.
Pre-loading Unit
104.
Vehicles dedicated to personnel
2 Roll Bar Truck Or Bus W/ Safety Belt
Fr All Seats
105.
Vehicles dedicated to explosives
4 Units 4 X 4 (2 Dets + 2 Expl)
106.
Guards/ escort dedicated to the transport
of explosives
Yes Always Guards By Police
107.
Guards/ security dedicated to the security
of field equipment
Yes Coordination With Local Police
Station ( Polres )
108.
Cap testers
10 Pcs Quadrant 25
109.
Hand-Held GPS’s for hole location
verification
Using Together W/ Drilling Unit
110.
Day-storage of explosives in the field
(boxes)
No
111.
Explosives transport, with purpose built
explosive containers
Yes With Safely Boxes Anti Lightning
Installed
These vehicles must be 4x4
112.
Personnel transport
Roll Bar Truck Or Bus W/ Safety Belt For
All Seats
113.
Other Equipment, personnel PPE
Yes For All Worker
Each drill unit will need two hand held
radio for safety medic & Forman
119
114.
All other equipment required to meet the
specification of this WORK. Aluminum
loading poles with brass
Loading poles, back pack explosive
carrier boxes, safely cutters
sister connectors.
3mm rope to support the charge when
loading the charge down the hole. Must
for compressor drilled holes.
Electrical tape or duct tape to tape over
the joins & detonators.
Dummy load to check holes before
loading.
Uphole Unit
115. Rig Unit
6 capable to lower the cable down to
6 500m
116. Recording
6 system, OYO or equivalent
7
117. Impulse
6 system (non explosive source)
8
Down hole tool. Alternatively, down hole
118.
6
cable, phones at 1.0 m spacing to 10 m,
9
then 2.5 meter spacing
119. Hand held
7 GPS to verify location
0
120. Water Truck
121. Vehicles
7 with vehicle tracking monitors
1
All other equipment required to meet the
122.
specification of this WORK
Field QC Data Processing Equipment
123. System
7 name and Type
2
System Hardware
124.
7
3
125. Power7Surge protection device / UPS.
4
126. System
7 software
5
127. Applications
7
software
6
128. Plotters:
7 type and size
7
428 Power Lite
Metal Plate W/ Hammer
Gs-32 Pc901case ,Spec As Required
Garmin CSX 60
1 Unit
Double Cabin 4x4
Blaster, Consumables
PROMAX
DELL QUAD CORE, enough hard disk
space (500G) and USB output port, USB
driver to transfer data, (at least 250 G).
3 KVA ICA
Linux Redhat
Field Qc Data
Hp-500 42 “ Plotter
120
129.
All other equipment required to meet
specifications of this WORK
All Consumables Needed
Base Camp Communications &
Facilities
130.
Internet Server (Indo-Net) dedicated to 12
Company representatives
131. Two Company dedicated telephone Lines
V-Sat Or Telkom Speedy Or
Combination
By V-Sat Or Telkom
132.
Three “Three-in-One” printer/ copy machine/
scanner
3 Units Canon Or Xerox As Specified
133.
Two dedicated Laser Jet Networked printers
(B&W)
Hp 3015
134. UPS for each machine
Yes Ica 2kva
135. Hand-Held radios
Motorola Gp 388
All other equipment required to meet
136. specification of this WORK
Base Camp HSE Facilities
137.
Dedicated office with representatives
138. HSE Incentive planning unit
139.
HSE Plan monitoring and development unit
Office Space W/ Expat HSE
Representatives
HSE Incentive Award scheme
Safety Induction, Routine Inspection,
Stop Card And Training
140. Statistic and reporting unit
Daily, Weekly & Monthly
141. Incidents investigation unit
Team Investigation Lead By HSE
142. Journey management dedicated unit
Controlled By Radio And Journey Permit
143. Safety meetings and coordination unit
Tool Box ,Field Visit, Committee Meeting
A.2-2 CONTRACTOR's Field Personnel
CONTRACTOR shall provide field personnel in accordance with the following crew
classification and minimum numbers in the table below. All key personnel must be fully
qualified in their designated position. Adequate experience and professional skills will be
the most important factor for selectivity. English language is fundamental requirement.
CONTRACTOR will establish a regular rotational schedule for all acquisition and field
processing personnel. CONTRACTOR shall identify both primary and relief personnel for
the positions identified below.
121
Management & Base Camp Support
1.
CONTRACTOR Party Chief
2.
CONTRACTOR Project Manager
3.
Relief Project Manager/ Administrator
4.
Lead Field Geophysicist
5.
Lead QC & Data Processing Geophysicist
6.
Team Leader (Geodetic Survey)
7.
Team Leader (Drills)
8.
Team Leader (Recording)
9.
Permit /socialization teams.
10.
Field Permitting
11.
SHE Team Leader
12.
SHE advisers
13.
Radio Operator Assistants (24-hr coverage)
14.
Camp Doctor
15.
Field Medics
16.
Ambulance driver
17.
Parts / Warehouse manager
18.
Chief Mechanic
19.
Junior Mechanics / helpers
20.
Drivers - Heavy Trucks
21.
Drivers - Light Vehicles
22.
Drivers - Client Vehicles
23.
Geophone / Cable Repair Personnel
24.
Other Necessary Staff / labor cooks / cleaners
25.
Security coordinator
26.
27.
All other personnel required to meet specifications of this
WORK to conduct safe and professional operations
Survey and Line preparation
28.
Surveying Supervisor
29.
Senior Satellite Technologist
30.
Satellite Receiver Operators
31.
Chief Surveyor
32.
Other Expatriate Surveyors
33.
Survey Staff / labor helpers
34.
Support Vehicle Drivers
35.
Any rintis or bridging personnel
122
36.
Other Necessary Staff / Labor Personnel
37.
Field security personnel
38.
Field Medical personnel
39.
All other personnel required to meet specification listed
on Annexes of this Exhibit to conduct safe and
professional operations
Recording Unit – 2D
40.
Recording Crew Manager
41.
Assistant Recording Crew Manager
42.
Instrument Supervisor
43.
Chief Observer(s)
44.
Observer(s)
45.
Junior Observer(s)
46.
Coordinators
47.
Recording SHE Advisor
48.
Shooters
49.
Personnel/ Cable / Layout Vehicle Drivers
50.
Line Foremen
51.
Layout / Pickup Personnel
52.
Troubleshooters / line checkers
53.
All other personnel required to meet specification listed
on Annexes of this Exhibit to conduct safe and
professional operations
Drilling Unit – 2D
54.
Drill Supervisors
55.
Drillers / Drill helpers
56.
Explosive Preloaders / helpers
57.
Drivers / police guards
58.
Other necessary labor
59.
All other personnel required to meet specification listed
on Annexes of this Exhibit to conduct safe and
professional operations
Uphole Unit
60.
Weathering
61.
Assistant
Seismologist
Seismologists
123
62.
Operators
63.
Drillers / Drill Helpers
64.
Drivers
65.
All other personnel required to meet the specification
listed on the Annexes of this Exhibit to conduct safe
and professional operations
Field Processing Unit – 2D
66.
Data Processing Supervisor
67.
Processing Seismologists
68.
Staff
69.
All other personnel required to meet specification listed on Annexes
of this Exhibit to conduct safe and professional operations
Processing Personnel
124
APPENDIX A.3
CHANGE ORDER FORM
This section provides details regarding the procedural requirements for processing
requests for changes in accordance with the Seismic WORK.
Company may desire changes or additions that may affect the scope of work. Such
changes would normally involve modifications and/or deviations to this WORK; however
the changes may also include administrative and/or procedural changes which are
presented in other Annexes or Exhibits. If Company desires such changes or additions,
it may ask Contractor to prepare a change order proposal to provide the Company with
more definitive information on which to make a decision whether to proceed with the
proposed change. Any changes in scope should first be reviewed by the parties and
then a Change Order issued by the Company, before Contractor implements the
change.
CHANGE ORDER PROCEDURES
1. Company or Contractor may initiate consideration of a possible change in the
scope of services.
2. If requested by the Company, the Contractor shall promptly prepare and issue to
Company its change proposal.
3. Change proposals shall contain the information shown in the sample change
proposal attached.
4. Within a reasonable time after receipt of the change proposal, Company shall
respond to the Contractor. Company shall not be obliged to accept any change
proposal, but may do so or negotiate further with Contractor on the change in
question. If Company decides to proceed with a change, it may direct Contractor
to make the change by issuing a Change Order. Change Orders shall be
numbered consecutively and will generally contain: description of the change;
adjustments to the compensation rates and impact on the scheduled completion
date.
5. The Contractor shall maintain separate Change Order logs of approved and
pending changes that shall include:




Change Order number
Brief description of the change
Date that the change inquiry was received by the Contractor
Date that the change proposal was submitted to the Company
125



Action taken by Company (i.e. approval or rejection) and the date of such
action
Effect on control budget and control schedule
Any remarks
126
Change Order Form
Project
Company
Contractor
Date
Contract No.
Change Order No.
DESCRIPTION / JUSTIFICATION OF CHANGES:
DATE OF COMMENCEMENT:
DATE OF COMPLETION:
DESCRIPTION OF CHANGE (Describe Order Provisions affected and any affects on
scope, rates and any cost changes over duration etc.):
Contractor and Company hereby agree to amend the Order referenced above per the
changes in this Change Order.
All other terms and conditions remain the same.
(Company)
(Contractor)
By:
By:
Name:
Name:
(Typed or Printed)
Title:
Note:
(Typed or Printed)
Title:
Change Order must be signed by
an authorized representative of Company
Date:
Date:
127
APPENDIX A.4
REPORTS AND DELIVERABLES
CONTRACTOR shall submit the following deliverables to NATIONAL OIL in accordance
with the timing requirements in the table or an alternate time agreed to by both
CONTRACTOR and NATIONAL OIL to meet NATIONAL OIL needs.
This description and list may not include all items necessary to fulfill the Agreement. All
Surveying, Drilling, and Seismic Acquisition information pertinent to operational tasks
and decisions for the project will be delivered. Data types will include (but not be limited
to) the following general items; daily notes, raw and field processed seismic data files,
raw and final survey data files, documents, audits, and reports as outlined below. These
deliverables will be supplied in Company useful database architecture such as GIS,
industry standard formats, etc. Surveying, Drilling, and Seismic Acquisition deliverables
are based on the standards and guidelines outlined in various sections of this Exhibit.
Pre-Survey Deliverables
Pre-Survey Products
Project HSE Plan
Subcontractor Interface/Bridging Documents
Contractors Drug & Alcohol Policy and Testing Guidelines,
Personnel roster with last Drug and Alcohol test dates of
employees and subcontractors.
Plan for conducting random Drug & Alcohol testing of “designated”
positions.
Name and Location of Laboratory that was used or will be used to
perform drug analysis during the project
Specifics regarding on site capabilities for post incident and “forcause” testing of Drugs & Alcohol
Comprehensive list of medical equipment and medicines.
CVs for medical personnel assigned to the project
List of recommended and required training for all employees and
subcontractors.
Comprehensive Training Matrix for all personnel on project
CVs of Key Personnel
128
Pre-Survey Products
Contractor’s Risk Matrix and Hazard Analysis along with planned
mitigation measures.
This information will be used during the
Joint Risk Assessment
Crew Incident reports for last 5 years
Hazardous material lists and waste disposal plan including details
of the certified disposal company
Location, custodian and media details regarding relevant MSDS
sheets
Comprehensive set of Emergency Response and Contingency
Plans.
Organization Chart and Contact Information for Key Contractor
and Subcontractor Personnel
Any internal or third party audits conducted on crew in the past 18
months
List of Short Service Employees (SSE) proposed for work and
Contractor’s policies and management plans for SSE’s
Mobilization schedule and Detailed Acquisition Plan
Map of Pre-planned source and receiver locations
Deliverables at Start-Up
Start-Up Products
GPS instrumentation 24-hour accuracy test results
Instrument System and Component Audit, Analysis Acceptance
Tests including acceptance test of receivers and recording systems
Explosives Instrumentation Acceptance
Deliverables during Survey
Ongoing Survey Products
Daily Reports
Daily Journal Notes - Scanned to CD-ROM
Weekly Crew Operation and HSE Reports
129
Ongoing Survey Products
Multi-path audits of reference and monitor stations
Monthly Explosive Reports
Monthly Environmental and Social Management Reports
Summary of Chargeable Items Reports
Survey Line Data File
Survey Reports including Diskette of SEGP1 files
Monthly Crew Operation and HSE & ESMMP Reports
Incident / Accident Reports
Monthly Surveying Reports RTK Surveyed source and receiver positions in SEG-P1 format
Datum resolution and adjustment calculations
Accuracy, tolerance standards and observations, and closure
summary reports
GPS Network tie-in Summary Report
Satellite station occupation report
Periodic Tests and Analysis (Monthly, Biweekly and Weekly Tests)
Daily Instrument Tests and Analysis
Validation Tests and Analysis including geophone response and
spread ambient noise tests
Transmittal Notes
Support Databases, Documents, Statistics, and Maps Deliverables:
 Observer-Reports on paper and digital;
 Post-Acquisition spread script file;
 Spread Error Resolution Journal;

Defective Source, Geophone Sensor or Trace, Spread and
Swath Journals;
130
Ongoing Survey Products
Field data processing seismic data quality control and assurance
deliverables:
 Field acquisition parameterization test data files and reports, as
required for acquisition activity;
 Final assured spread template geometry scripts in SPS format;
 Error and Resolution Journal Coordination Document (including):
 Quality Control and Assurance log for edit resolution and
documentation-comprised of at least: repositioned shots, dropped
files, reverse traces, incorrectly positioned receivers (do not
change field layout, just note in log),
 Raw seismic acquisition data files tapes and original OB-report,
raw shot
positioning files;
 Final data merge of geometry, peripheral data sets to seismic data
files tape copies;
 Field data assessment for spread geometry based Linear Move
Out deliverables;
 Selected LMO displays or images for Quality Control and
Assurance;
 Collated database(s), tape copy, and transcription notes delivered
in Company acceptable format
 Data validation and transcription notes or journal
Field data processing deliverables for “follow-on” processing
support:
 First-break analysis and picking for refraction statics and/or
alternate data processing statics model support (if applicable);
 Preliminary processing analysis data sorts for parameter
selection; delivered as SEG-Y tape subset (if applicable);
 Velocity data sorts and analysis, delivered as SEG-Y tape
subset;

Brute stacks as requested
GIS Status and Presentation Maps
GIS Geographic Databases with raw and corrected GPS data files.
Post-Survey Deliverables
Post-Survey Products
Seismic Permit Plats
Faxed copy of all shipment transmittals
Final acquisition project report
Field final SPS data set files (source, receiver relation)
Final Surveying report
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Post-Survey Products
OB logs (disk copy and paper copy)
SEG-D field tapes (original)
RTK-survey stake positions, SEG-P1 (source and receivers) in WGS
84 and local datum
GIS Data CD containing geographic databases, all Feature data
sets, and raw and corrected GPS data files
GIS Hardcopy maps as follows:


1:25,000 project wide map(s) showing primary and secondary
GPS control points, Tract Boundaries, Current No Permit areas,
swath and line numbers, survey, drill, recording and hole
plugging status', Holes with dynamite in the ground that will not
be shot, i.e., re-drills, cap wires pulled.
1:12.500 maps showing all survey status as well as all hazard
and access related layers, excluding buffers
CONTRACTOR’s Support Staff
Position
Name(s)
Address
Phone / Fax / e-Mail
132
Subcontractors
CONTRACTOR will be providing the following services using the subcontractors below:
Subcontractor Function
Contact Name
Address
Service Provided
Camp Construction Labor
Geodetic Survey
Drilling (Land and
limestone)
General Labor
Special Services (Drivers)
Please insert List
133
APPENDIX A.5
CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENT
NATIONAL OIL has entered into an Agreement No. C-___________, dated
_____________, 2015 (“Agreement”) with ___________ (“CONTRACTOR”) whereby
the undersigned employee of CONTRACTOR named ________________
(“Specialist/Worker”) will perform the Services as Specialist/Worker subject to the
provisions stated in the Agreement. The Specialist/Worker understands that he is not an
employee of NATIONAL OIL, but is an employee of CONTRACTOR and as such, will
perform Services pursuant to the Agreement, and hereby expressly agrees as follows:
“Upon termination of my assignment, I agree to deliver to NATIONAL OIL all rights, possession
and title (including copyrights) in and to all information, programs, creations, cards,
tapes, papers, documents, drawings, procedures, inventions, trade secrets, patents,
copyrights and summaries, developed or acquired by me by reason of assignment to
perform Services for NATIONAL OIL, or which relate to NATIONAL OIL information.
The term “information” as used in this Confidentiality Agreement means (a) any information
defined by NATIONAL OIL as confidential, and (b) any other technical, business or
financial information pertaining to NATIONAL OIL and/or its affiliated companies, its
licensor or actual or prospective CONTRACTORs, or members of the project for which
Services are performed.
During and after my assignment to provide Services to NATIONAL OIL, I will hold
confidential and will not, directly or indirectly, use or disclose confidential information that
I acquire, develop, or be accorded access to during such assignment. I will not use or
copy any confidential information for myself or for any party, except for performing
Services for NATIONAL OIL. Disclosure of confidential information to anyone outside
NATIONAL OIL (including disclosure to CONTRACTOR) must be authorized by
NATIONAL OIL in writing.
Information that becomes generally available to the public other than due to my acts or
omissions, shall not be subject to the restrictions in this Confidentiality Agreement.” Any
disclosure of Confidential Information required in fulfilment of a lawful order under the
Laws of Kenya shall be reported to National Oil prior to making such disclosure.
Terms used in this Confidentiality Agreement shall have the meanings as defined in the
Agreement.
EXECUTED this ____ day of ___________, 2015. One copy each shall be distributed to
NATIONAL OIL, CONTRACTOR, and Specialist/Worker.
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APPENDIX A.6
CELLULAR PHONE USE
The parties hereto have agreed that Supplier or CONTRACTOR, referred to in the
Agreement, as the case may be, to which this Exhibit is attached, shall be referred to as
"Supplier" in this Exhibit. As used herein, "NATIONAL OIL" refers to National Oil
Corporation of Kenya and/or its affiliated companies.
Supplier shall notify its employees, agents, and subcontractors of the requirements of
this Exhibit. Supplier, its employees, agents, and subcontractors shall comply with the
requirements as set forth in this Exhibit.
Cell-phones, whether hands-free or hand-held, may not be used during the time Supplier
is driving while performing services exclusively for NATIONAL OIL,. Without limiting the
generality of the foregoing, cell phones may not be used while operating machinery or
driving during:
(i)
Travel between sites or locations where Supplier performs services for
NATIONAL OIL ("NATIONAL OIL Sites"), regardless of the ownership or
operatorship of sites by NATIONAL OIL,
(ii)
(iii)
Transportation of NATIONAL OIL personnel, regardless of whether nonNATIONAL OIL personnel are concurrently transported, or
Travel to a point of departure, such as an airport, train station, or port, for a trip
involving business related to NATIONAL OIL;
The foregoing prohibition against cell phone use does not apply to:
(i)
The daily commuter from the driver's residence to the NATIONAL OIL Site, or vice
versa;
(ii)
Commuter from a NATIONAL OIL Site to non-NATIONAL OIL businesses for
which Supplier, its employees, agents, or subcontractors may perform work, or
vice versa;
(iii)
(iv)
Common carriers,
Private carriers, manufacturers, distributors, and suppliers that transport both
NATIONAL OIL and non-NATIONAL OIL items or products in their vehicles;
Citizen band and/or two-way radios,
(v)
(vi)
(vii)
Use while the vehicle is properly parked in a rest area, designated parking area,
or other safe location, and
Use of cell phones by passengers if the use is not a distraction to the driver of a
passenger vehicle.
Compliance with the requirements hereunder shall be without prejudice to the terms and
conditions provided under the Agreement.
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APPENDIX A.7 WORKPLACE HARASSMENT
CONTRACTOR, its employees, agents and subcontractor's engaged by the
CONTRACTOR shall be subject to the standards of conduct set forth in NATIONAL
OIL's "Harassment In The Workplace" policy while performing services for or
communicating with NATIONAL OIL employees, agents, customers and other
CONTRACTORs.
A summary of NATIONAL OIL's policy is included in a memorandum addressed to
CONTRACTOR personnel performing services for NATIONAL OIL (Attachment I).
CONTRACTOR will inform each of its employees, agents, and subcontractors who
perform, or will perform services for NATIONAL OIL of these expectations and provide
each with a copy of that memorandum.
CONTRACTOR will promptly notify the NATIONAL OIL contact for the applicable
services of any report or complaint of harassment or of any violation of the standards of
conduct. The offender shall be liable to both civil and criminal action where such
complaint or violation offends provisions of Law.
CONTRACTOR will cooperate with NATIONAL OIL in any investigation NATIONAL OIL
may make, including making CONTRACTOR employees, agents and subcontractors
available for questioning by NATIONAL OIL's designated investigators.
CONTRACTOR agrees not to retaliate against anyone who reports an incident of
harassment or who cooperates in any investigation of such incidents.
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Attachement-1
MEMORANDUM TO:
CONTRACTOR Personnel Performing Services for NATIONAL OIL
FROM: NATIONAL OIL
SUBJECT:
NATIONAL OIL’s Harassment Policy and Complaint Resolution Process
As a CONTRACTOR for NATIONAL OIL, you need to understand NATIONAL OIL's
expectations regarding the subject matter:

CONTRACTOR's employees, agents, and Subcontractors are prohibited from
engaging in any act of harassment toward NATIONAL OIL's employees, suppliers,
customers, or other CONTRACTOR employees or third parties.

NATIONAL OIL's employees, agents, and CONTRACTORs are prohibited from
engaging in any act of harassment toward other NATIONAL OIL employees,
suppliers, customers, or CONTRACTOR employees or third parties.
NATIONAL OIL's Harassment in the Workplace Policy prohibits all forms of unlawful
harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age,
disability or veteran status.
In addition, NATIONAL OIL's policy prohibits all forms of
harassment, which, while not unlawful, are considered inappropriate in a business
setting.
NATIONAL OIL will not tolerate harassment in the workplace, whether
committed by or directed at employees, CONTRACTORs, suppliers, or customers.
CONTRACTORs who violate the policy are subject to removal from NATIONAL OIL's
work assignments.
Examples of behaviors prohibited by NATIONAL OIL's policy include:

Racial or ethnic jokes, slurs, epithets, cartoons or graffiti

Sexually graphic comments, epithets, pictures, cartoons, gestures or graffiti

Taunting on the basis of actual or perceived sexual orientation

Repeated use of demeaning or degrading comments based on individual
characteristics
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
Repeated use of offensive profanity or intimidating behaviors like yelling or throwing
objects

Threats of harm, violence, or assault

Unwanted sexual flirtations or unwelcome, unnecessary touching

Requesting sexual favors in return for a tangible employment action
If you are the victim of harassment in the workplace or if you witness any incident of
harassment, you should immediately report the incident to a supervisor or management
representative of your employer and to the NATIONAL OIL's representative for whom
you are performing Services as appropriate.
NATIONAL OIL will collaborate with a
management representative of your employer to investigate the reported policy violation
and initiate action needed to appropriately address the complaint.
Neither NATIONAL
OIL nor your employer will retaliate against anyone who reports an incident of
harassment or who cooperates in any investigation of such incidents.
A copy of this letter has been provided to a management representative of your
employer so that he/she is knowledgeable of the standard of conduct expected on
NATIONAL OIL's premises or while performing work for NATIONAL OIL. You are
encouraged to become familiar with the provisions of this letter and the complaint
reporting procedures of both your employer and NATIONAL OIL.
If you have any questions about this letter, please contact your employer, the
NATIONAL OIL representative for whom you perform work or a representative of the
NATIONAL OIL's Human Resources Department.
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APPENDIX A.8
BUSINESS STANDARDS
BUSINESS STANDARDS
I,_________, the undersigned, an employee of CONTRACTOR (“Specialist/Worker”),
under Agreement No. ________ dated _________, 2015 ("Agreement") acknowledge
and agree that in performing Services for NATIONAL OIL, am bound to follow all of its
rules and regulations, including without limitation the following:
1. Conflict of Interest
In Specialist's/Worker’s relation with NATIONAL OIL and in the performance of
Services, Specialist/Worker shall avoid any actions from being taken or conditions
from arising which could conflict with NATIONAL OIL’s best interest. This obligation
shall apply to the activities of Specialist/Worker and his/her relationship with
NATIONAL OIL, NATIONAL OIL’s employees, agents and their respective families, or
with vendors, government or elected officials, and third parties arising from
Agreement, which in any way raise the appearance of impropriety. The
Specialist/worker shall be required to disclose any cases that may surmount to
conflict of interest to NATIONAL OIL.
Actions or conditions which may conflict with NATIONAL OIL's best interest as
mentioned above shall include, but not be limited to, making, receiving, providing or
offering gifts, entertainment, payment, loans or other consideration contrary to
NATIONAL OIL’s Conflict of Interest Policies, or for the purpose of influencing
individuals to act contrary to the laws of the Republic of Kenya.
2. Business Ethics
a. Specialist/Worker acknowledges that NATIONAL OIL’s policy and practice with
respect to itself and its CONTRACTORs and agents, is to rigorously comply with
all applicable laws and the highest ethical standards, in the conduct of NATIONAL
OIL’s operations, and agrees to comply fully with NATIONAL OIL’s
aforementioned policy and practice in the performance and provision of Services.
Specialist/Worker also represents and warrants that there is no restriction or
prohibition that he/she is currently subject to contractual, legal or otherwise, in
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regards to his/her current position and responsibilities, that would prevent him/her
from performing Services.
b. Specialist/Worker shall take no action in the performance or the rendering of
Services, or the conduct of operations hereunder, that would subject NATIONAL
OIL or Specialist/Worker to liability or penalty under any laws, rules, regulations or
decrees of any governmental authority, within Kenya or any International laws to
which Kenya is party to.
c. Specialist/Worker represents that Specialist/Worker is not a government official, is
not employed by the Government of the Kenya or any parastatals relating thereto
during the term of the Agreement.
For purposes of this Agreement, the term “Government Official” shall include any
appointed, elected, or honorary official or any employee of the government of the
Kenya or of any agency, department, embassy or other governmental entity of the
within Kenya and local county governments, or any other entity owned or
controlled by the government and any officer or employee of a public international
organization, any political party or official thereof or any candidate for political
office.
Specialist/Worker acknowledges and agrees that a person does not cease to be a
Government Official by purporting to act in a private capacity or by the fact that
the person serves without compensation.
d. Specialist/Worker represents that no Government Official has any financial
interest in the contractual relationship established by the Agreement.
e. Specialist/Worker will not, directly or indirectly, in connection with the Services,
and the business resulting therefrom, offer, pay, promise to pay, or authorize the
giving of money or anything of value to a Government Official for the purpose of:
(a) influencing any act or decision of such official, officer, employee, political
party, party official, or candidate in his or its official capacity, including a
decision to fail to perform his or its official functions; or
(b) inducing such official, officer, employee, political party, or candidate to use his
or its influence with the government or instrumentality thereof or organization
to affect or influence any act or decision of such government or instrumentality
or organization, or to obtain an improper advantage in order to assist
CONTRACTOR or NATIONAL OIL in obtaining or retaining business for or
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with, or directing business to CONTRACTOR, NATIONAL OIL, or any other
person in relation to this Agreement.
f. Specialist/Worker shall not offer, pay, promise to pay, or authorize the giving of
money or anything of value to a third party knowing, or having reason to suspect,
that the third party will give the payment or value, or a portion of it, to a
Government Official.
Specialist/Worker acknowledges that it is NATIONAL OIL’s strongly held policy
and practice in its operations to fully comply with all aspects of the Anti Corruption
and Economic Crimes Act and Anti Counterfeit Act or other laws and regulations
in tandem with these statutes, and Specialist/Worker agrees to avoid any conduct
that would violate the same.
g. All invoices, financial settlements, reports submitted by Specialist/Worker to
NATIONAL OIL shall properly reflect the facts regarding all activities and
transactions handled on NATIONAL OIL’s behalf, and shall be subject to audit by
NATIONAL OIL.
h. Specialist/Worker agrees to notify NATIONAL OIL promptly upon discovery of any
instance where Specialist/Worker has not complied with the above requirements.
EXECUTED in _____________, __________________, 2015. One copy each shall be
distributed to NATIONAL OIL, CONTRACTOR and Specialist/Worker.
This
pages document is prepared as part of Agreement dated
___, 2015
covering the West Magadi 2D Land Seismic Data Acquisition Survey Services, entered
into by and between NATIONAL OIL and CONTRACTOR.
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APPENDIX A.9
HUMAN RIGHTS PROVISION
HUMAN RIGHTS PROVISIONS FOR PRIVATE SECURITY CONTRACTORS
1
CONTRACTOR shall act in accordance with NATIONAL OIL’s Statement of
Principles on Security and Human Rights (refer to below Attachment 1) and
applicable provisions of the Kenyan Constitution and Human Rights laws and
regulations and all International Laws and Treaties to which Kenya is party to as
regarding enforcement of Human Rights..
2
CONTRACTOR shall maintain policies regarding appropriate standards of conduct,
including respect for human rights, for its employees and contract workers
(“Personnel”) assigned to provide services for NATIONAL OIL.
3
CONTRACTOR shall provide training to its Personnel assigned to provide services
for NATIONAL OIL. Training shall cover applicable local laws touching on
employees, constitutional rights, NATIONAL OIL's Statement of Principles on
Security and Human Rights, CONTRACTOR's policies regarding appropriate
standards of conduct, and applicable provisions of International Law that Kenya is
party to.
4
CONTRACTOR shall only provide defensive security services to protect NATIONAL
OIL personnel, facilities and/or operations provided the same is within the Law and
the CONTRACTOR shall involve local law enforcement authorities where
necessary. CONTRACTOR shall not engage in activities related to general
maintenance of law and order which is the exclusive responsibility of the host
government.
5
CONTRACTOR shall monitor the conduct of its Personnel assigned to provide
services to NATIONAL OIL and provide NATIONAL OIL with notice of any
allegations of human rights abuses committed by CONTRACTOR's Personnel at
NATIONAL OIL’s facilities or directly related to CONTRACTOR's protection of
NATIONAL OIL personnel, facilities and/or operations. CONTRACTOR shall also
provide NATIONAL OIL with notice of any use of force, even if such use of force is
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appropriate, committed by CONTRACTOR's Personnel at NATIONAL OIL facilities
and/or directly related to the CONTRACTOR's protection of NATIONAL OIL
personnel, facilities and/or operations. The CONTRACTOR shall be under
obligation to respect the rights of the local communities and other third parties and
to involve NATIONAL OIL as liaison for any communication or to resolve any issues
arising without the use of force.
6
CONTRACTOR shall investigate any credible allegation of human rights abuse
committed by CONTRACTOR's Personnel at NATIONAL OIL facilities or directly
related to CONTRACTOR's protection of NATIONAL OIL personnel, facilities
and/or operations and shall report the results of the investigation to NATIONAL
OIL.
7
CONTRACTOR shall not assign any individual credibly alleged to have committed a
human rights abuse to provide services for NATIONAL OIL. CONTRACTOR shall
immediately remove any of its Personnel credibly alleged to have committed a
human rights abuse from providing services to NATIONAL OIL.
8
NATIONAL OIL shall have the right to terminate this Agreement if CONTRACTOR
or any Personnel of CONTRACTOR is credibly alleged to have violated applicable
laws or to have committed a human rights abuse. Such right of termination is in
addition to any other termination rights under this Agreement.
9
This Agreement is between the parties thereto and shall confer no rights on nor
inure to the benefit of any third party. However, if the Agreement contains language
affording third party beneficiary rights to NATIONAL OIL’s Affiliate or joint venture
operated by NATIONAL OIL’s Affiliate, such language will prevail over the previous
sentence.
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SUB-ATTACHMENT 1
HUMAN RIGHTS PROVISION FOR PRIVATE SECURITY CONTRACTORS
NATIONAL OIL STATEMENT OF PRINCIPLES ON SECURITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS
NATIONAL OIL is committed to conducting business in a way that protects the security
of its personnel, facilities and operations and respects human rights. The NATIONAL
OIL's practices and operations reflect the spirit and intent of the Universal Declaration of
Human Rights as it applies to private companies and the spirit and intent of the
Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work of the 1998 ILO Declaration.
While recognizing that host governments have the responsibility of maintaining law and
order, security and respect for human rights, NATIONAL OIL believes that:

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It has an important role to play in promoting respect for human rights;
Its business presence can and should have a positive influence on the treatment of
people in the communities in which it operates;
Security and respect for human rights can and should be compatible; and
Requesting sexual favors in return for a tangible employment action
APPENDIX A-10. STANDARD CONTRACT (TO BE ATTACHED)
NATIONAL OIL shall avail to the CONTRACTOR during the time of tender a copy of the
standard contract with general terms and conditions to be incorporated to the main
agreement as a guideline for NATIONAL OIL’s contracting procedure.
It is understood that the agreement between NATIONAL OIL and the CONTRACTOR
shall be governed and interpreted as per the Laws of Kenya.
It is understood that the CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for ensuring that all risks
associated to the work to be executed under the Agreement including but not limited to
bodily injury, harm and / or death, damage to property occasioned both to labor engaged
by the CONTRACTOR or to third parties are covered by an insurance policy and proof of
paid premiums shall be required at the time of commencement of work.
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It is understood that the CONTRACTOR shall not be permitted to limit liabilities arising
as a result of the CONTRACTOR’s own negligence and/or misconduct. In this regard,
the definition of CONTRACTOR shall include all acts carried out by employees, agents,
authorized representatives and/or subcontracted personnel.
The CONTRACTOR shall be required to give priority to locally available goods,skills and
services in its procurement procedures and shall be required to demonstrate effort to
source the same locally with the exception to goods, skills and services which cannot be
sourced locally owing to unavailability or time constraints.
The CONTRACTOR shall take note that NATIONAL OIL is a public body subject to the
provisions of the Public Procurement & Disposal Act.
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