Normative and Methodological Basement of Offshore Engineering-Geological Survey, Recent Statement

Abstract

Summary Engineering-geological survey are regulated by various normative documents and standards. The system consists of regulations, technical rules, standards and even federal laws. Code of Practice SP 47.13330.2016, SP 446.1325800.2019, SP 11-114-2004 are basic documents for the implementation of the survey and regulate scope of them. Currently the system is under update and can include Russian and modernized international guidelines and rules. Additionally, to basic regulations (SP 47.13330.2016, SP 446.1325800.2019) new Code of Practice “Engineering survey for constructions of the continental shelf” is developed and to be issued in 2021. But the Code covers general principals and requirements and not detail. The survey regulations should follow updating of methods and technologies to provide trustful and reliable data and information for offshore constructing. It is good practice to use the best domestic and international experience for proper and effective regulation of soil survey and engineering geophysical investigation in particular. For instance, ISO standards are used and planned to be used to develop normative basement for offshore geological investigation and reconstruction (ISO 19901-8 Marine soil investigations, FDIS 19901-10 Marine geophysical investigations).