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This document contains engineering design principles and good practices that have evolved during the development of offshore oil resources. Good practice is based on good engineering; therefore, this recommended practice consists essentially of good engineering recommendations. In no case is any specific recommendation included that could not be accomplished by presently available techniques and equipment. Consideration is given in all cases to the safety of personnel, compliance with existing regulations, and antipollution of water bodies. U.S. customary (USC) conversionsrn of primary metric (SI) units are provided throughout the text of this publication in parentheses, for example, 150 mm (6 in.). Most of the converted values have been rounded for most practical usefulness; however, precise conversions have been used where safety and technical considerations dictate. In case of dispute, the SI units should govern.rn Offshore technology continues to evolve. In those areas where the committee felt that adequate data were available, specific and detailed recommendations are given. In other areas, general statements are used to indicate that consideration should be given to those particular points. Designers are encouraged to utilize all research advances available to them. As offshore knowledge continues to grow, this recommended practice will be revised. It is hoped that the general statements contained herein will gradually be replaced by detailed recommendations.