Attachment 4 - NAVSEA 0924-062-0010.pdf

NAVSEA 0924-062-0010

REVISION C

SUBMARINE SAFETY (SUBSAFE)

REQUIREMENTS MANUAL

DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT D: DISTRIBUTION LIMITED TO DOD AND

DOD CONTRACTORS ONLY; CRITICAL TECHNOLOGY (NOV 1995).

OTHER REQUESTS SHALL BE REFERRED TO NAVAL SEA SYSTEMS

COMMAND, SEA 07Q.

PUBLISHED BY DIRECTION OF COMMANDER, NAVAL SEA SYSTEMS COMMAND

SUMMARY OF CHANGE 5

Enclosure (1)

NOTE: CXXX-XX or N0XXX identifies applicable Manual Change

Request (MCR) Disposition Record (DR).

1. GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES.

a. Updates the List of Effective Pages and Table of

Contents.

b. Changes “Intermediate Maintenance Activities” to “Fleet

Maintenance Activities” in paragraphs 6.3.2.2.c and 6.3.2.3.4.

These changes were overlooked in Change 4. N0195

c. Changes “Naval Inventory Control Point (NAVICP) -

Mechanicsburg” to “NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mechanicsburg

PA (NAVSUP WSS)” throughout the Manual. OPNAVNOTE 5400 Ser DNS-

33/11U228524 of 8 Jul 11 renames this shore activity.

2. NEW MATERIAL INCORPORATED BY CHANGE 5.

a. CHAPTER 2 SUBSAFE PROGRAM ORGANIZATION AND

RESPONSIBILITIES.

(1) Paragraph 2.2.6.2 FURTHER DUTIES AND

RESPONSIBILITIES OF PUBLIC SHIPYARDS, NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE

CENTER, CARDEROCK DIVISION - SHIP SYSTEMS ENGINEERING STATION

(NSWCCD-SSES), AND SUPERVISOR OF SHIPBUILDING SSPDs.

(a) Adds “NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER, CARDEROCK

DIVISION - SHIP SYSTEMS ENGINEERING STATION (NSWCCD-SSES)” to the title and “NSWCCD-SSES” to the lead in paragraph. C269-10

JUSTIFICATION: To specify that NSWCCD-SSES has responsibilities in supporting SUBSAFE certification.

(b) Paragraph 2.2.6.2.a: Clarifies the SUBSAFE

Program Director (SSPD) responsibilities related to the SUBSAFE certification process. C269-10

JUSTIFICATION: The SSPDs are responsible to ensure that the system used for certifying shipyard work, including off-yard work, complies with SUBSAFE requirements.

(c) Adds paragraph 2.2.6.2.d: Delineates that it is the SSPD’s responsibility to formally support the Supervising

Authority’s SUBSAFE certification and that this responsibility shall not be delegated outside of the SSPD’s office without specific written NAVSEA 07 concurrence. C269-10

JUSTIFICATION: To clarify SSPD responsibilities in supporting the Supervising Authority’s SUBSAFE certification and to specify that this responsibility shall not be delegated outside of the SSPD’s office without specific written NAVSEA 07 concurrence.

(2) Paragraph 2.2.7 SHIPYARD COMMANDER.

(a) Adds paragraph 2.2.7.b to clarify that it is the

Shipyard Commander or Acting Shipyard Commander’s responsibility to certify the shipyard’s SUBSAFE work and that this responsibility shall not be delegated without specific written

NAVSEA 07 concurrence. C269-10

JUSTIFICATION: Certification is inherently the responsibility of the Supervising Authority and shall not be delegated without NAVSEA 07 concurrence.

(3) Paragraph 2.2.8 SUPERVISOR OF SHIPBUILDING, CONVERSION AND REPAIR AND COMMANDING OFFICER, NSWCCD-SSES.

(a) Adds “COMMANDING OFFICER, NSWCCD-SSES” to the title. C269-10

JUSTIFICATION: To specify that NSWCCD-SSES has

Supervising Authority responsibilities in support of SUBSAFE certification.

(b) Adds paragraph 2.2.8.b: Delineates that it is the responsibility of the SUPSHIP/NSWCCD-SSES Commanding Officer or Acting SUPSHIP/Acting Commanding Officer to certify the contractor’s SUBSAFE work and that this responsibility shall not be delegated without specific written NAVSEA 07 concurrence.

C269-10

JUSTIFICATION: Certification is inherently the responsibility of the Supervising Authority and shall not be delegated without NAVSEA 07 concurrence.

(4) Paragraph 2.4 CERTIFICATION AND STOCKING OF NON-

REACTOR PLANT MATERIAL INTENDED FOR USE WITHIN THE SUBSAFE

CERTIFICATION BOUNDARY.

(a) Paragraph 2.4.e: Deletes “Philadelphia Naval

Shipyard (castings only), H” from the list of Level I certifying activities and adds “and Philadelphia Naval Shipyard (castings only) (CAD H)” to the succeeding paragraph. C278-11

JUSTIFICATION: Philadelphia Naval Shipyard is no longer a Level I certifying activity per NAVSEA ltr Ser

04P1/015 (Identification and Assignment of Level I Material

Certifying Activity Designators).

b. CHAPTER 4 SUBSAFE CERTIFICATION TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS.

(1) Paragraph 4.4.1 GENERAL SEA-CONNECTED AND SEAWATER

PIPING SYSTEMS, Paragraph 4.4.1.1.2 SPECIFIC SYSTEM BOUNDARY

CLARIFICATIONS.

(a) Modifies paragraph 4.4.1.1.2.h, Hovering/Depth

Control System – Pressurization and Vent Piping boundary definition. N0248-09

JUSTIFICATION: Clarifies that paragraph

4.4.1.1.2.h applies only to Hovering/Depth Control systems that are normally operated below 200 ft.

(2) Paragraph 4.5.5 TRASH DISPOSAL UNIT.

(a) Revises paragraph 4.5.5.1.d. BOUNDARY DEFINITION to recognize that there can be electrical portions of interlock systems. N0200

JUSTIFICATION: Current wording allows a purely electrical interlock design that reduces the assurance of preventing a flooding casualty.

(b) Adds paragraphs 4.5.5.2 SUBSAFE DESIGN

REQUIREMENTS and 4.5.5.2.1 UNIQUE DESIGN CRITERIA and renumbers the succeeding paragraph. Specifies that only mechanical and/or hydraulic interlocks shall be used for the Trash Disposal Unit interlock system; reliance on solely electrical interlocks is not permitted, and deviation from this policy requires NAVSEA technical approval and SSSTG concurrence. N0200

JUSTIFICATION: The SSSTG directed that the prohibition of reliance on solely electrical interlocks be implemented as a SUBSAFE Program policy and as such, any deviation would require NAVSEA technical approval and SSSTG

(3) Paragraph 4.5.6 INTERNAL COUNTERMEASURE LAUNCHER/

SIGNAL EJECTOR/INTERNAL AUXILIARY LAUNCHER.

(a) Revises paragraph 4.5.6.1.d. BOUNDARY DEFINITION

(b) Adds paragraphs 4.5.6.2 SUBSAFE DESIGN

REQUIREMENTS and 4.5.6.2.1 UNIQUE DESIGN CRITERIA and renumbers the succeeding paragraph. Specifies that only mechanical and/or hydraulic interlocks shall be used for the Internal

Countermeasure Launcher/Signal Ejector/Internal Auxiliary

Launcher interlock system; reliance on solely electrical interlocks is not permitted, and deviation from this policy requires NAVSEA technical approval and SSSTG concurrence. N0200 implemented as a SUBSAFE Program policy and as such, any

(4) Paragraph 4.5.7 TORPEDO TUBES AND EJECTION PUMP.

(a) Revises paragraph 4.5.7.1.d. BOUNDARY DEFINITION

(b) Adds paragraphs 4.5.7.2 SUBSAFE DESIGN

REQUIREMENTS and 4.5.7.2.1 UNIQUE DESIGN CRITERIA and renumbers the succeeding paragraph. Specifies that only mechanical and/or hydraulic interlocks shall be used for the Torpedo Tube and

Ejection Pump interlock system; reliance on solely electrical interlocks is not permitted, and deviation from this policy requires NAVSEA technical approval and SSSTG concurrence. N0200 implemented as a SUBSAFE Program policy and as such, any

c. CHAPTER 5 SUBSAFE CERTIFICATION PROCESS.

(1) Paragraph 5.5.2.4 AUDITS OF TYCOM MANAGED

AVAILABILITIES WITH FORMAL WORK PACKAGES.

(a) Changes “FORMAL WORK PACKAGES” to “AVAILABILITY

WORK PACKAGES” in the paragraph title. C272-10

JUSTIFICATION: Clarifies the terminology used to describe work packages to match more commonly used terms.

(b) Revises the existing paragraph 5.5.2.4 to reflect that a Supervising Authority oversight encompasses more than just depot activity. C272-10

JUSTIFICATION: NAVSEA managed activities now oversee both depot level and intermediate level facilities. The specified change reflects that the Supervising Authority is responsible for review of SUBSAFE work performed at all activities they oversee.

(2) Paragraph 5.5.2.5 AUDITS OF TYCOM MANAGED

AVAILABILITIES WITHOUT FORMAL WORK PACKAGES.

(b) Deletes the existing paragraph 5.5.2.5 and adds a new paragraph requiring that the Supervising Authorities for maintenance activities formally establish and document the process used to audit SUBSAFE work performed during these availabilities. C272-10

JUSTIFICATION: Ensures a formally documented process for all activities such that audits will be executed within the stated 60-day post-certification duration.

Additionally recognizes manning constraints at fleet activities by allowing post-availability certification audits (i.e., the same personnel are not required to conduct an audit of the same

RECs within a period of a few days, as they would if the audits needed to be completed pre-certification). This change provides increased assurance while also accounting for fleet manning and operational responsiveness needs.

(3) Paragraph 5.5.3.4 AUDITS OF TYCOM MANAGED

AVAILABILITIES WITH FORMAL WORK PACKAGES.

(b) Revises the existing paragraph 5.5.2.4 to reflect that a Supervising Authority oversight encompasses more than just depot activity. C272-10

JUSTIFICATION: NAVSEA managed activities now oversee both depot level and intermediate level facilities. The specified change reflects that the Supervising Authority is responsible for review of SUBSAFE work performed at all activities they oversee.

(4) Paragraph 5.5.3.5 AUDITS OF TYCOM MANAGED

AVAILABILITIES WITHOUT FORMAL WORK PACKAGES.

(b) Deletes the existing paragraph 5.5.3.5 and adds a new paragraph requiring that the Supervising Authorities for maintenance activities formally establish and document the process used to audit SUBSAFE work performed during these availabilities. C272-10

JUSTIFICATION: Ensures a formally documented process for all activities such that audits will be executed within the stated 60-day post-certification duration.

Additionally recognizes manning constraints at fleet activities by allowing post-availability certification audits (i.e., the same personnel are not required to conduct an audit of the same

RECs within a few day period, as they would if the audits needed to be completed pre-certification). This change provides increased assurance while also accounting for fleet manning and operational responsiveness needs.

d. CHAPTER 6 SUBSAFE CERTIFICATION MAINTENANCE.

(1) Paragraph 6.3.2 RE-ENTRY CONTROL.

(a) Revises paragraph 6.3.2.d to clarify that review of testing documentation shall be accomplished by an independent party not involved in performance of the testing. C273-10

JUSTIFICATION: Independent review of testing documentation is necessary to ensure accuracy and completeness of objective quality evidence.

(2) Paragraph 6.3.2.2.f RE-ENTRY CONTROL EXCEPTIONS.

(a) Adds item 22, “Cleaning of Main or Auxiliary seawater pump cyclone separator”, to the list of re-entry control exemptions. C262-10

JUSTIFICATION: Cyclone separators are an integral part of the Main Seawater pump, which is included in the SUBSAFE Certification Boundary. Re-entry control is therefore required to clean the separator. However, NAVSEA recognizes that the cleaning of the separators is an operating forces routine maintenance action and is controlled by Formal

Work Procedures and controlled assembly.

(3) Paragraph 6.3.2.4 RE-ENTRY CONTROL FORM (REC) AND

INSTRUCTION MATRIX.

(a) Clarifies that locally prepared REC Forms differing from Figure 6-1 require NAVSEA approval and that local instructions may provide enhanced guidance for the individual block requirements identified in Table 6-1, but the fundamental intent of a block in Table 6-1 shall not be changed without

NAVSEA approval. C273-10

JUSTIFICATION: The REC Form (Figure 6-1) and

Instruction Matrix (Table 6-1) were revised to achieve commonality across all activities performing SUBSAFE work.

(b) Expands the examples of work authorization procedures. C273-10

JUSTIFICATION: To clarify that there are work authorization documents in use other than Work Permits.

(c) Changes “should” to “shall” in two places in the last paragraph. C273-10

JUSTIFICATION: The term “shall” denotes a mandatory action or event.

(4) Figure 6-1 SUBSAFE RE-ENTRY CONTROL FORM.

(a) Incorporates various modifications to the REC

Form. C273-10

JUSTIFICATION: The REC Form currently in the

SUBSAFE Manual is outdated and does not reflect any form that is used by activities performing SUBSAFE work. The revised form, which is in both the JFMM and UIPI 0900-111, will standardize the REC process.

(5) Table 6-1 SUBSAFE RE-ENTRY CONTROL FORM (REC)

INSTRUCTION MATRIX.

(a) Updates Table 6.1 to account for the current submarine maintenance environment (i.e., all NAVSEA managed public shipyards are conducting I-Level work). C273-10

JUSTIFICATION: There are essentially three categories of activities conducting SUBSAFE REC work, Fleet managed, NAVSEA managed (Public Naval Shipyards), and those under NAVSEA contract administration (Private Shipyards and

Repair Activities). By formalizing these three activity categories, rather than defining requirements by availability type, each activity follows the same process regardless of the type of availability being executed.

(6) Paragraph 6.3.2.5 RE-ENTRY CONTROL LOG.

(a) Clarifies that the re-entry control log shall be one sequential list for each ship and availability.

JUSTIFICATION: This requirement was moved from

Table 6-1 as it is considered more appropriate to include under

REC Log requirements.

(7) Table 6-2 URO MRC TITLES.

(a) Shades and annotates URO MRC 009, Inspect Ball

Valve Stems, “(DELETED)”. C283-11

JUSTIFICATION: The March 2011 Quarterly URO MRC

Manual Change (Change 151, MOD 40) canceled URO MRC 009.

(b) Shades and annotates URO MRC 049, Perform NDT

Surveillance Inspection of ASDS and DDS Support Foundation and

Spool Pieces Welded to the Pressure Hull (SSN 23 only) .

“(DELETED)”.

JUSTIFICATION: Applicability of URO MRC 049 to

SSN 23 was deleted by NAVSEA ltr 9110 Ser 392T127/0520 of 10 Nov

10, USS SEAWOLF SSN 21 Class Unrestricted Operations Maintenance

Requirement Card URO MRC 049; Suspension of.

(c) Changes URO MRC 049 title from “Perform NDT

Surveillance Inspection of ASDS and DDS Support Spool Pieces

Welded to the Pressure Hull” to “Perform NDT Surveillance

Inspection of ASDS and DDS Permanent Ship Support Structure” for

SSN 774 Class. C283-11

JUSTIFICATION: The September 2010 Quarterly URO

MRC Manual Change (Change 149, MOD 70 to URO MRC 049) modified the title of URO MRC 049.

e. APPENDIX C DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED (OQE) FOR

CERTIFICATION.

(1) Deletes reference to URO MRC 009 in Table C-1, II.G3, and annotated “(DELETED)”. C283-11

JUSTIFICATION: The March 2011 Quarterly URO MRC

Manual Change (Change 151, MOD 40) canceled MRC 009.

f. TABLE OF REFERENCES.

(1) Adds Technical Publication NAVSEA 0900-076-7010, Standardized Combat System Test Program Manual for SSN

Submarines. C284-11

JUSTIFICATION: This document is cited in paragraph

4.6.8.3.b but is not listed in the Table of References.

(2) Changes the document number and title for Technical

Publication “NAVSEA SL720-AA-MAN-010, Fleet Modernization

Program, Management and Operations Manual” to “NAVSEA SL720-AA-

MAN-030, Navy Modernization Process Management and Operations

Manual (NMPMOM)” in the Table of References and where identified throughout the Manual. C284-11

JUSTIFICATION: NAVSEA ltr 9420 Ser 04R/086 of 21

Jan 10 promulgates Revision 3 of the Manual, which includes renaming the Manual and adding the submarine force modernization process.

(3) Changes the title of Submarine Maintenance Standard

MS 7650-081-091 from “Submarine Hull Inspection” to “Submarine

Structural Inspection and Repairs”. C284-11

JUSTIFICATION: Document title changed with issuance of Revision C dated 20 Apr 10.

(4) Deletes Technical Publication NAVSEA TL855-AA-STD-

010, Naval Shipyard Quality Program Manual. C284-11

JUSTIFICATION: Originally appeared in Revision C, paragraphs 5.5.3 and 5.5.3.1 and Appendix A sample MCR. Removed from paragraphs 5.5.3 and 5.5.3.1 in Change 4 but still appears in Appendix A. No longer used as a viable reference.

(5) Deletes specification NASM 17828, Nut, Self-locking, Hexagon, Regular-Height, (Non-Metallic Insert) 250 Degrees F, Nickel-Copper Alloy. C284-11

JUSTIFICATION: Originally appeared in Revision C as

MS 17828 and later updated to NASM 17828 in paragraph

4.6.4.2.1.a. ACN 2-2 removed reference to this document from paragraph 4.6.4.2.1.a but failed to remove the document from the

Table of References.

(6) Changes the document number of Naval Ships Technical

Manual Welding and Allied Processes from “NSTM S9086-C1-STM-

010/CH-074” to “NSTM S9086-CH-STM-010/CH-074” in the Table of

References and where identified throughout the Manual. C284-11

JUSTIFICATION: Corrects an error.

(7) Updates URO MRC Manual numbers and titles. C284-11

JUSTIFICATION: Accurately reflect what is indicated on the manuals.

3. MATERIAL ABSORBED FROM ADVANCED CHANGE NOTICE (ACN) 5-1.

NOTE: All ACN 5-1 change bars have been deleted and “ACN 5-1” page markings have been replaced by “CHANGE 5”. Material so absorbed includes:

a. Table of Contents

(1) Added page number to paragraph 2.3.

(2) Added the title and page number for paragraph 5.5.5, Activity Self Assessments, and renumbered subsequent paragraphs, as applicable.

(3) Corrected page numbers for paragraphs 5.6.2, 5.6.3, and 5.7.

(4) Corrected page numbers for paragraphs 6.5, 6.5.1, 6.5.2, 6.5.3, 6.6, 6.6.1, 6.6.2, 6.6.3, 6.6.4, and 6.6.5, and corrected paragraph 6.6.4 and 6.6.5 numbers/titles that were reversed.

(5) Added Appendix B Sample Message B.2.5spc, Supervising Authority Installation of Shore Power Covers for

Bravo and Subsequent Sea Trials Sample Message, page B-8 and renumbered pages for subsequent Appendix B sample messages.

(6) Added page number E-1 for remaining page of Appendix

E stating why the Appendix was deleted.

(7) Corrected page numbers for Table of References paragraphs 1.3, 1.6, and 1.7.

b. List of Figures and Tables.

(1) Deleted figures E-1 through E-18 as Appendix E was deleted by Change 4.

(2) Corrected page number for Table 4-1.

(3) Changed COMSUBFOR to COMSUBLANT throughout the

Manual and Commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Atlantic Fleet to

Commander Submarine Force Atlantic in accordance with OPNAVNOTE

5400 Ser DNS-33/9U107709 of 5 Jan 10.

(4) Changed paragraph 4.3.1.1.f to reference the correct section for requirements on piping and components that penetrate the trunks.

(5) Changed Appendix B Sample Message B.2.3, paragraph

3, to correct omission of “...WITH CONDITIONS WHICH HAVE NOT

BEEN SATISFIED.”

(6) Updated the Table of References and changed document numbers and titles throughout the Manual where referenced.

SUBMARINE SAFETY (SUBSAFE) REQUIREMENTS MANUAL

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GENERAL CONTENTS

CHAPTER

1. Introduction

2. SUBSAFE Program Organization and Responsibilities

3. SUBSAFE Program Administration

4. SUBSAFE Certification Technical Requirements

5. SUBSAFE Certification Process

6. SUBSAFE Certification Maintenance

APPENDIX

A. Request Form for Proposed Changes to the SUBSAFE Requirements Manual B. Sample Message Formats for Sea Trials and Submarine Safety Certification C. Documentation Required (OQE) for Certification D. SUBSAFE Certification Criteria Background

E. (DELETED)

F. Sample Drawings

Glossary of Terms Index Table of References ii

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHAPTER TITLE PAGE

General Contents................................................. i Table of Contents................................................ iii List of Figures and Tables....................................... viii

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 Purpose.................................................... 1-1

1.2 Scope...................................................... 1-1

1.3 SUBSAFE Program Background................................. 1-1

1.4 Lack of Compliance......................................... 1-2

1.5 Applicability.............................................. 1-3

1.6 Documentation Hierarchy.................................... 1-3

1.7 Manual Format and Referencing Methodology.................. 1-4

2. SUBSAFE PROGRAM ORGANIZATION AND RESPONSIBILITIES

2.1 Purpose ................................................. 2-1

2.2 Program Organization and Responsibilities.................. 2-1

2.2.1 Submarine Safety Oversight Committee (SSOC) ...... 2-2

2.2.2 Submarine Safety Steering Task Group (SSSTG) ..... 2-2

2.2.3 Director, Submarine Safety and Quality

Assurance Division (NAVSEA 07Q) .................. 2-3

2.2.4 Deputy Director, NAVSEA Submarine Safety and

Quality Assurance Division (NAVSEA 07QB) ......... 2-4

2.2.5 NAVSEA Submarine Program Manager (PMS) ........... 2-4

2.2.6 SUBSAFE Program Director (SSPD) .................. 2-5

2.2.7 Shipyard Commander ............................... 2-7

2.2.8 Supervisor of Shipbuilding, Conversion and

Repair and Commanding Officer, NSWCCD-SSES ....... 2-7

2.2.9 Type Commander ................................... 2-7

2.2.10 NAVSEA Submarine Program Manager (PMS)

Submarine Safety Director ........................ 2-8

2.2.11 NAVSEA 05 Submarine Safety Director .............. 2-8

2.2.12 DCMA, NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT

MECHANICSBURG PA (NAVSUP WSS), NAVSEALOGCEN,

SUBMEPP SUBSAFE Director/Representative .......... 2-9

2.2.13 Submarine Safety Working Group (SSWG) ............ 2-10

2.3 SUBSAFE Certification...................................... 2-11

2.3.1 SUBSAFE Chronology ............................... 2-11

2.3.2 Certification Responsibility ..................... 2-11

2.4 Certification and Stocking of Non-Reactor Plant Material

Intended for Use Within the SUBSAFE Certification Boundary ..................................................2-12

3. SUBSAFE PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION

3.1 Purpose .................................................. 3-1

3.2 Presentation of SUBSAFE Program Issues..................... 3-1

3.2.1 Process for Changing the SUBSAFE Manual .......... 3-1

3.2.2 Process for Obtaining Clarification on SUBSAFE

Issues ........................................... 3-2

3.3 SUBSAFE Liaison Action Request (SS LAR) System............. 3-2

3.4 Policy for Administering Non-Conformances Within the

SUBSAFE Certification Boundary............................. 3-3 iv CHANGE 4

3.4.1 New Construction Non-Conformances ................ 3-3

3.4.2 Post Delivery Non-Conformances ................... 3-3

3.4.3 Departures from Specifications by Forces Afloat .. 3-3

3.4.4 Non-Conformances by Engineering Agents ........... 3-4

3.4.5 Objective Quality Evidence Requirements .......... 3-4

3.5 SUBSAFEGRAMs............................................... 3-5

4. SUBSAFE CERTIFICATION TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

4.1 Purpose .................................................. 4-1

4.2 Discussion................................................. 4-1

4.2.1 Group Descriptions ............................... 4-1

4.2.2 Manual Format .................................... 4-1

4.2.3 SUBSAFE Requirements ............................. 4-2

4.2.4 Certification .................................... 4-2

4.3 Hull Structure............................................. 4-4

4.3.1 Pressure Hull Structure .......................... 4-5

4.3.2 Missile Tubes .................................... 4-6

4.4 Sea-Connected/Seawater Systems............................. 4-7

4.4.1 General Sea-Connected and Seawater Piping

Systems .......................................... 4-8

4.4.2 Emergency Main Ballast Tank (EMBT) Blow

System ........................................... 4-12

4.5 Non-Seawater Piping and Mechanical SUBSAFE Systems......... 4-20

4.5.1 Sea-Connected Emergency Flood Control System ..... 4-21

4.5.2 Ship Control ..................................... 4-25

4.5.3 Main Propulsion Shaft ............................ 4-28

4.5.4 Shaft Seal/Seal Housing .......................... 4-29

4.5.5 Trash Disposal Unit .............................. 4-30

4.5.6 Internal Countermeasure Launcher/Signal

Ejector/Internal Auxiliary Launcher .............. 4-31

4.5.7 Torpedo Tubes and Ejection Pump .................. 4-32

4.5.8 Outboard Grease System ........................... 4-33

4.5.9 Electrical Hull Fittings (EHFs) .................. 4-34

4.5.10 Periscopes and Antennas .......................... 4-35

4.5.11 Towed Sonar Array/Floating Wire Antenna Valve

Stacks ........................................... 4-36

4.5.12 Solid Shafts that Penetrate the Pressure

Hull ............................................. 4-37

4.5.13 Secondary Propulsion Motor (SPM) Column .......... 4-38

4.5.14 Non-Sea-Connected Piping Systems Which

Penetrate the Pressure Hull ...................... 4-39

4.5.15 Other Pressure Hull Penetrators/Fittings ......... 4-40

4.6 SUBSAFE Requirements....................................... 4-41

4.6.1 Design Review .................................... 4-42

4.6.2 Departures from Specifications Within the

SUBSAFE Certification Boundary ................... 4-42

4.6.3 Pressure Hull .................................... 4-42

4.6.4 Piping Systems and Machinery Material, Fabrication, and NDT ............................. 4-43

4.6.5 Hull Integrity Fasteners ......................... 4-46.1

4.6.6 Material Identification and Control Requirements . 4-47

4.6.7 Flexible Connectors .............................. 4-49

4.6.8 Testing .......................................... 4-50

4.6.9 Selected Record Drawings/Data (SRD/D) ............ 4-56

4.6.10 Documentation Required for Certification ......... 4-61

4.6.11 Design Yard and Shipbuilder Ship’s Equipment

Drawings and Other Required SUBSAFE Certification Data Requirements ................................ 4-62

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4.6.12 Government Furnished Equipment (GFE)/

Government Furnished Material (GFM) Certification Requirements ....................... 4-63

5. SUBSAFE CERTIFICATION PROCESS

5.1 Purpose .................................................. 5-1

5.2 New Construction SUBSAFE Certification..................... 5-1

5.2.1 Design Stage ..................................... 5-1

5.2.2 Construction Stage ............................... 5-1

5.2.3 Test and Trials Stage ............................ 5-2

5.3 Life Cycle SUBSAFE Certification........................... 5-4

5.4 Major Depot Availability SUBSAFE Certification............. 5-4

5.4.1 Planning Stage ................................... 5-4

5.4.2 Major Depot Availability Stage ................... 5-5

5.4.3 Test and Trials Stage ............................ 5-5

5.5 SUBSAFE Audits............................................. 5-7

5.5.1 NAVSEA Audits .................................... 5-7

5.5.2 Supervising Authority SUBSAFE Audits (Private

Shipyards/Private Ship Repair Organizations) ..... 5-13

5.5.3 NAVSEA Managed Activity SUBSAFE Audits (Public

Shipyards, SUPSHIPs, NAVSEALOGCEN, SUBMEPP, NUWC, and NSWCCD-SSES) and NAVSUP WSS ............ 5-14

5.5.4 Type Commander Audits ............................ 5-16

5.5.5 Activity Self-Assessments ........................ 5-16

5.5.6 NAVSEA SUBSAFE Certification Audit (SSCA)

Documentation Requirements ....................... 5-17

5.6 Sea Trials................................................. 5-17

5.6.1 Builder’s Trials ................................. 5-18

5.6.2 Post-Major Depot Availability Trials ............. 5-21

5.6.3 Inspection, Trials, and Reporting

Responsibilities for TYCOM Managed Availabilities ................................... 5-23.2

5.7 Reporting Requirements..................................... 5-23.2

6. SUBSAFE CERTIFICATION MAINTENANCE

6.1 Purpose ................................................. 6-1

6.2 Policy ................................................. 6-1

6.3 SUBSAFE Program Certification, Control, and Support........ 6-1

6.3.1 Changes Within the SUBSAFE Certification

Boundary ......................................... 6-1

6.3.2 Re-Entry Control ................................. 6-2

6.3.3 Work Procedures .................................. 6-17

6.4 Unrestricted Operations Maintenance Requirement Cards

(URO MRCs)................................................. 6-17

6.4.1 Monitoring Procedures ............................ 6-18

6.4.2 Monitoring Requirements .......................... 6-18

6.4.3 NAVSEA Responsibilities .......................... 6-19

6.4.4 Type Commander Responsibilities .................. 6-19

6.4.5 Accomplishing Activity's Responsibilities ........ 6-19

6.5 Material Transfer.......................................... 6-22

6.5.1 Material Certification Maintained ................ 6-22

6.5.2 Material Certification Lapsed (Ship in

Inactivation Availability) ....................... 6-23

6.5.3 Material Recertification Required ................ 6-25

6.6 Certification Maintenance Responsibility................... 6-25

6.6.1 Type Commander Responsibilities .................. 6-25

6.6.2 NAVSEA Responsibilities .......................... 6-26

6.6.3 Shipyard Responsibilities ........................ 6-26

6.6.4 Repair Activities’ Responsibilities .............. 6-27

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APPENDIX A REQUEST FORM FOR PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE SUBSAFE

REQUIREMENTS MANUAL

A.1 General .................................................. A-1

APPENDIX B SAMPLE MESSAGE FORMATS FOR SEA TRIALS AND SUBMARINE

SAFETY CERTIFICATION

B.1 General .................................................. B-1 B.2 New Construction........................................... B-2 B.2.1 Supervising Authority Fast Cruise/Alpha Sea Trials Sample Message ............................ B-2 B.2.2 NAVSEA Alpha Sea Trials Sample Message ........... B-3 B.2.3 Supervising Authority Fast Cruise Completion Sample Message ................................... B-4 B.2.4 TYCOM Alpha Sea Trials Sample Message ............ B-5 B.2.5 Supervising Authority Bravo and Subsequent Sea Trials Sample Message ........................ B-6 B.2.6 NAVSEA Bravo and Subsequent Sea Trials Sample Message ................................... B-7 B.2.5spc Supervising Authority Installation of Shore Power Covers for Bravo and Subsequent Sea Trials Sample Message ............................ B-8 B.2.7 TYCOM Bravo and Subsequent Sea Trials Sample Message ................................... B-9 B.2.8 Supervising Authority URO Sample Message ......... B-10 B.2.9 NAVSEA URO Sample Message ........................ B-11 B.2.10 TYCOM URO Sample Message ......................... B-12 B.3 Major Depot Availability................................... B-13 B.3.1 Supervising Authority Fast Cruise/Sea Trials Sample Message ................................... B-13 B.3.2 NAVSEA Sea Trials Sample Message ................. B-14 B.3.3 Supervising Authority Fast Cruise Completion Sample Message ........................ B-15 B.3.4 TYCOM Fast Cruise/Sea Trials Sample Message ...... B-16 B.3.5 Supervising Authority Follow-On Sea Trials Sample Message ................................... B-17 B.3.6 NAVSEA Follow-On Sea Trials Sample Message ....... B-18 B.3.7 TYCOM Follow-On Sea Trials Sample Message ........ B-19 B.3.8 Supervising Authority URO Sample Message ......... B-20 B.3.9 NAVSEA URO Sample Message ........................ B-21 B.3.10 TYCOM Authorization for URO Sample Message ....... B-22

APPENDIX C DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED (OQE) FOR CERTIFICATION

C.1 General .................................................. C-1 C.2 Resolution of Items Not Complete at the Time of the NAVSEA SUBSAFE Audit................................... C-1

APPENDIX D SUBSAFE CERTIFICATION CRITERIA BACKGROUND

D.1 Introduction............................................... D-1 D.2 Critical Piping System and Hull Integrity Joints (Part 1A)........................................... D-1 D.3 Flexible Connections (Part IB)............................. D-3 D.4 Castings (Part IC)......................................... D-3 D.5 Aluminum-Bronze (Part ID).................................. D-4 D.6 Fasteners (Part IE)........................................ D-5 D.7 Design Review (Part IF).................................... D-6 D.8 Copper-Nickel Tubing (Part IG)............................. D-11 D.9 Emergency Main Ballast Tank Blow System.................... D-12 D.10 Seawater Valve Control (Part IIB).......................... D-13

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D.11 Access To and Operation of Vital Equipment (Part IIC)......................................... D-14

D.12 Diving Plane Reliability (Part IIIA)............... D-16 D.13 Mapping (Part IVA)................................. D-16 D.14 Recording and Reporting (Part IVB)................. D-17

APPENDIX E SUBMARINE MATERIAL CERTIFICATION ENVELOPE FOR PRE-SSN 688 CLASS

DELETED (see statement page E-1)......................... E-1

APPENDIX F SAMPLE DRAWINGS

F.1 General .......................................... F-1

GLOSSARY OF TERMS

1. General .......................................... GLOSSARY 1

1.1 Definitions ............................... GLOSSARY 1

1.2 Abbreviations and Acronyms ................ GLOSSARY 11

INDEX

1. General .......................................... INDEX 1

2. Terms .......................................... INDEX 1

TABLE OF REFERENCES

1. General .......................................... REFERENCES 1

1.1 Technical Publications .................... REFERENCES 1

1.2 Instructions/Notices ...................... REFERENCES 3

1.3 Standards ................................. REFERENCES 4

1.4 Specifications ............................ REFERENCES 4

1.5 Submarine Maintenance Standards (Technical

Repair Standards/Maintenance and Repair Procedures) ............................... REFERENCES 4

1.6 Letters ................................... REFERENCES 5

1.7 Drawings .................................. REFERENCES 5

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LIST OF FIGURES AND TABLES

FIGURE PAGE

5-1 SUBSAFE Certification Audit (SSCA) Form.......................... 5-12

6-1 SUBSAFE Re-Entry Control (REC) Form.............................. 6-8

A-1 SUBSAFE Manual Change Request (MCR) Form......................... A-3

A-2 SUBSAFE Manual Change Request (MCR) Form – Sample................ A-5

F-1 Sample Hull Integrity Envelope Boundary Drawing.................. F-3

F-2 Sample Hull Penetration Drawing.................................. F-5

F-3 Sample Hole Identification List.................................. F-7

F-4 Sample Mapping Drawing........................................... F-9

TABLE PAGE

4-1 Access Time Limitation - Generalized Groups of Vital Ship Equipment........................................................ 4-53

5-1 Detail Milestones for Countdown of SUBSAFE Certification......... 5-24

6-1 SUBSAFE Re-Entry Control Form (REC) Instruction Matrix........... 6-9

6-2 URO MRC Titles................................................... 6-20

C-1 Documentation Required (OQE) for Certification................... C-2

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CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION

1.1 PURPOSE.

This manual identifies the administrative and technical submarine safety certification criteria that must be satisfied to permit NAVSEA's initial certification of a submarine's material condition and a recommendation for unrestricted operations to a specified depth (usually test depth) as well as the technical and administrative requirements that must be met during the ship's operational life to maintain that certification. This certification provides maximum reasonable assurance of hull integrity to preclude flooding and of the operability and integrity of critical systems and components to control and recover from a flooding casualty.

1.2 SCOPE.

This manual sets forth the following:

a. Administrative and technical requirements for SUBSAFE certification.

b. Requirement to perform a design review to validate the adequacy of the original design and subsequent changes.

c. Requirements for maintaining satisfactory material condition to support continued unrestricted operations to test depth.

d. Organizational responsibilities and functions associated with implementing and executing SUBSAFE Program policies and procedures.

e. Requirements for record keeping, reporting, and retaining documentation associated with the SUBSAFE Program.

f. Requirement for functional audits.

g. Requirement for SUBSAFE Certification Audits (SSCAs) (Non-Nuclear).

h. Requirements for maintenance of certification including an Unrestricted Operations Maintenance Requirement Card (URO MRC) Program and a mandatory Re-entry Control Program.

i. Requirement for SUBSAFE auditor personnel qualification programs.

1.3 SUBSAFE PROGRAM BACKGROUND.

On 10 April 1963, while engaged in a deep test dive, the nuclear submarine USS THRESHER (SSN 593) was lost at sea with all persons aboard. Based on the findings of a Court of Inquiry and the subsequent Joint Congressional Commit-tee on Atomic Energy hearings into the loss of the THRESHER, it was concluded that a flooding casualty in the engine room, resulting from a piping failure in one of the salt water systems, was the most probable cause for the loss.

A THRESHER Design Appraisal Board determined that, although the basic design of this submarine class was sound, measures should be taken to improve the level of confidence in the material condition of the hull integrity boundary

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and in the ability of submarines to control and recover from flooding casualties.

On 3 June 1963, a Submarine Safety Program was established within the then-designated Bureau of Ships to assure implementation of the THRESHER Court of Inquiry and THRESHER Design Appraisal Board recommendations. In addition, a Submarine Safety Steering Task Group (SSSTG) was established to provide high-level comprehensive attention to the Submarine Safety Program. One of the first actions taken under the Submarine Safety Program was the development of a "Submarine Safety Certification Criterion," outlining the minimum actions required to provide a satisfactory level of confidence in the integrity of submarine systems and the adequacy of certain damage control capabilities.

This satisfactory level of confidence would, on a ship-by-ship basis, permit the removal of depth restrictions and allow a return to unrestricted operations to design test depth. The basic certification criterion was issued in BUSHIPS letter serial 525-0462, dated 20 December 1963, and became known as the "SubSafe Package." Appendix D of this manual, keyed to the 20 December 1963 letter, provides insight into initial SUBSAFE Program concerns regarding design, material, fabrication, testing, and record keeping as they related to development of the certification criteria and follow-on actions.

On 1 July 1964, the Joint Congressional Committee on Atomic Energy expressed tacit approval of the scope of the Navy's planned program to improve the quality and safety of submarines already in the fleet.

On 20 December 1974, the Submarine Material Certification Requirements Manual for the Submarine Safety Program (NAVSEA 0924-062-0010) was issued to supersede the 20 December 1963 letter with its 37 subsequent changes. On 14 April 1987, Rev A of NAVSEA 0924-062-0010 was issued and superseded, in part, the original manual for all existing ships. Rev A of NAVSEA 0924-062-0010 was invoked in its entirety for the SSN 21 Class submarines.

Chief of Naval Operations statutory SUBSAFE responsibilities are delegated to Commander, Naval Sea Systems Command, who is responsible for the Submarine Safety Program as well as submarine safety certification responsibilities as defined in OPNAVINST 9110.1B. This manual assigns SUBSAFE Program responsibility to the Deputy Commander for Undersea Warfare (NAVSEA 07).

Additionally, this manual assigns to the Director, Submarine Safety and Quality Assurance Division (NAVSEA 07Q), the responsibility, under the direction of NAVSEA 07, for implementation and management of the SUBSAFE Program.

1.4 LACK OF COMPLIANCE.

Forces Afloat, shipyards, and other repair activities have a basic obligation to effect repairs in full accordance with specifications and SUBSAFE requirements. There have been circumstances when all specifications or requirements have not been completely met, for reasons such as:

a. A misconception that specifications are only objectives, rather than minimum requirements for acceptability. As a result, departures from specification requirements may never be recorded and/or may not be reviewed and approved by proper authority.

b. A lack of adequate inspection, quality control, and management of the process for determining compliance with specifications.

c. A lack of understanding of specification requirements.

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d. A lack of resources to enable permanent repairs, resulting in emergency temporary repairs.

e. A lack of training in the skills necessary to meet specifications.

f. A generally lax attitude toward non-operational aspects of ship's configuration (e.g., installation of lockers/stowage not included in, or in accordance with, ship's plans).

1.5 APPLICABILITY.

Policies, procedures, and technical requirements of the non-reactor plant portions of the SUBSAFE Program, as defined and delineated by this manual, shall apply to the initial certification of submarines and to the maintenance of certification for presently certified submarines.

The provisions of this manual are applicable to any activity involved with certifying or maintaining SUBSAFE certification. Only those activities identified in NAVSEANOTE 5000 are authorized to perform SUBSAFE work. SUBSAFE work is defined as:

a. Any action that actually or potentially changes (including disassembly) the approved configuration of any part of the SUBSAFE certification boundary, including all work requiring re-entry control (REC) and all exceptions to REC per Chapter 6 of this manual.

b. Any testing or inspections required to establish, maintain, or reestablish SUBSAFE certification.

c. Any design, engineering, planning, or configuration management functions that involve the final review and/or approval of SUBSAFE technical information.

The requirements contained in this manual in no way relieve contractors of their responsibility for meeting the requirements of other specifications invoked by contract. Reactor plant SUBSAFE requirements, implementation, supporting documentation, and certification documentation will be maintained and controlled by NAVSEA 08.

1.6 DOCUMENTATION HIERARCHY.

New submarines are constructed in accordance with the applicable Detail Shipbuilding Specifications, and existing submarines are maintained in accordance with the applicable Work Package and the Deep Diving General Overhaul Specifications (DDGOS). In either case, the applicable contractual document shall specify the following order of precedence for identifying SUBSAFE certification requirements and boundaries:

a. The SUBSAFE Requirements Manual.

b. Submarine Safety Certification Boundary (SSCB) Book.

c. COMFLTFORCOMINST 4790.3, Joint Fleet Maintenance Manual (JFMM).

The System Certification Procedures and Criteria Manual for Deep Submergence Systems, NAVSEA SS800-AG-MAN-010/P-9290, provides the design and certification criteria for manned Deep Submergence Systems (DSS) and defines the Deep Submergence Systems-Scope of Certification (DSS-SOC) requirements. For systems where SUBSAFE and DSS-SOC requirements both apply, the requirements of

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both shall be met. Where one manual has a more stringent criteria for meeting a requirement, the more stringent criteria shall be used.

NAVSEA should be notified of any conflicts between these documents for proper resolution. Silence of one document with respect to details shown in another document or in another section of the same document shall not be considered an inconsistency or conflict.

1.7 MANUAL FORMAT AND REFERENCING METHODOLOGY.

The content of this manual is presented as chapters and paragraphs within chapters. Reference to material location is structured as exemplified below:

a. When reference is made to Section 5.5.3, such reference applies to

5.5.3 and its subordinate paragraphs, i.e., 5.5.3, 5.5.3.1, 5.5.3.2, etc.

b. When reference is made to Paragraph 5.5.3, such reference applies to

5.5.3 only.

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CHAPTER 2

SUBSAFE PROGRAM ORGANIZATION AND RESPONSIBILITIES

2.1 PURPOSE.

This chapter identifies the organizational structure and responsibilities of groups and positions directly involved in supporting the SUBSAFE Program.

2.2 PROGRAM ORGANIZATION AND RESPONSIBILITIES.

a. The Submarine Safety Oversight Committee (SSOC) is responsible for ensuring that the objectives of the SUBSAFE Program are being met by NAVSEA.

b. The SUBSAFE Program is guided and directed by the Submarine Safety Steering Task Group (SSSTG), which is chaired by the Deputy Commander for Undersea Warfare (NAVSEA 07) and reports to the Commander, Naval Sea Systems Command.

c. NAVSEA 07Q is responsible to NAVSEA 07 for the implementation, administration, and coordination of the non-reactor plant portions of the SUBSAFE Program, and for ensuring compliance with the program.

d. The Submarine Safety Working Group (SSWG) members provide NAVSEA 07Q direct liaison and input regarding implementation of and improvements to the SUBSAFE Program.

e. NAVSEA 08 is responsible for the implementation and administration of reactor plant portions of the SUBSAFE Program, and for ensuring compliance with those portions of the program.

f. Each NAVSEA Submarine Program Manager (PMS) retains responsibility for executing the SUBSAFE Program for assigned ships. SUBSAFE Certification Boundary decisions will be coordinated between the PMS and NAVSEA 07Q to ensure consistency with established SUBSAFE policy.

g. Cognizant NAVSEA technical codes will provide technical assistance to the PMSs and NAVSEA 07Q as requested to ensure timely resolution of SUBSAFE issues and problems. The final authority for the technical requirements of the SUBSAFE Program is the NAVSEA Engineering Directorate, NAVSEA 05.

h. The Shipyard Commanders, Supervisors of Shipbuilding, Conversion, and Repair, and TYCOMs (i.e., COMSUBLANT and/or COMSUBPAC) are responsible for developing and implementing necessary instructions and procedures to meet the requirements of this manual.

i. Acquisition of the first and early submarines of a new class or of major new submarine systems/subsystems may be undertaken by a Program Executive Officer (PEO) or a Direct Reporting Program Manager (DRPM) under the Assistant Secretary of the Navy (ASN) for Research, Development and Acquisition (RD&A) rather than by NAVSEA. Throughout this manual the terms NAVSEA, NAVSEA technical codes, and NAVSEA Program Managers shall include PEO/DRPM, PEO/DRPM technical codes, and PEO Program Managers for submarines and submarine systems/subsystems under their cognizance. Due to the statutory nature of NAVSEA 07's responsibility for the SUBSAFE Program, any submarine new construction or major depot availability SUBSAFE and/or URO certifications to be performed by a PEO or DRPM shall be by formal agreement with NAVSEA 07.

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j. Organizations identified in NAVSEANOTE 5000 as qualified to perform SUBSAFE work shall establish and maintain procedures for identifying training needs and provide for the training of all personnel performing activities affecting SUBSAFE quality. This shall include periodic SUBSAFE awareness training. Personnel performing specific assigned tasks shall be qualified on the basis of appropriate education, training, and/or experience, as required.

Appropriate records of training shall be maintained.

2.2.1 SUBMARINE SAFETY OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE (SSOC).

The SSOC provides independent command level oversight of the SUBSAFE Program to ensure, from a Commander, Naval Sea Systems Command perspective, that the purpose and intent of the SUBSAFE Program is being met by the Deputy Commander for Undersea Warfare (NAVSEA 07).