This Recommended Practice for Planning, Designing, and Constructing Fixed Offshore

Platforms contains engineering design principles and good practices that have evolved dur-ing the development of offshore oil resources. Good practice is based on good engineering

therefore, this recommended practice consists essentially of good engineering recommenda-tions. In no case is any specific recommendation included which 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