Ref. No.: MMHE/ITB/SCM/22-REV0

CONTRACT

EXHIBIT 8

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SHIPPING INSTRUCTION, PACKING AND MARKING GUIDELINES

TABLE OF CONTENT

1OBJECTIVE

2PACKAGING & PRESERVATION

2.1Packaging

2.2Packaging Materials

2.3Weather Proofing

2.4Inhibitor

2.5Optimization

2.6Assembly

2.7Electronic Equipment

2.8Rotating Equipment

2.9Special Care

2.10Vertically Mounted Motors

2.11Gear Boxes

2.12Base Plate

2.13Support Saddles

2.14Cable Drums

2.15Structural Bolting

2.16Structural Steel

2.17Painted Surfaces

2.18Sacks and Bags

2.19Water Tight Drums

2.20Pipe

2.21Pipe Fittings

2.22Nozzle Flange

2.23Tapped Openings

2.24Bundles

2.25Strapping and Retaining Clips

2.26Rubber Parts

2.27O-rings

2.28Chemical/Hydrocarbons in Drums

2.29Handling

2.30Markings

2.31Dissimilar Metals

3CORROSION PROTECTION

4SAFETY

5PALLETS

6TIMBER BOXES, CRATES & SKIDS

7SHIPPING MARKS

8PICTORIAL MARKINGS

9GENERAL MARKINGS

10SPECIAL MARKINGS

10.1Pipe and Fittings

10.2Structural Steel

10.3Reinforcing Bar

10.4Cable Drums

10.5Installation Spares

10.6Commissioning Spares

10.7Operational Spares

10.8Tools

10.9Mobile Equipment

10.10Desiccants, Inhibitors and Sealants

10.11Electrical and Electronic Equipment

11SHIPPING DOCUMENTS

12GENERAL TRANSPORTATION

12.1Freight Charges

12.2Marine / Cargo Insurance

12.3Wood Treatment

12.4Dangerous and Hazardous Goods

13SEAFREIGHT

14AIRFREIGHT

15LAND TRANSPORTATION

16DELIVERY OF MATERIALS / EQUIPMENTS / SHIPSPARES FOR VESSEL REPAIR THROUGH MMHE SINGAPORE TRANSIT WAREHOUSE

SHIPPING INSTRUCTION, PACKING AND MARKING GUIDELINES

1OBJECTIVE

These instructions details the minimum requirements for the preservation, packing, marking and shipping, documentation and shipping of products, materials and equipment (hereinafter mentioned as “Products”) as specified in the respective Malaysia Marine And Heavy Engineering Sdn Bhd (hereinafter mentioned as “MMHE”) Purchase Orders or Contracts. These instructions form an integral part of the Purchase Order or Contract issued by MMHE. Particular instructions mentioned in the individual Purchase Order or Contract prevails over the general instructions.

These instructions are designed to protect such Products against the hazards associated with the handling, transportation and climate conditions encountered whilst the Products are being handled, in transit or in storage at MMHE operational sites. All preservation and packing materials together with package markings and documentation shall be subject to inspection by MMHE and any charges incurred by MMHE due to failure of Supplier to comply with these instructions will be to the account of the Supplier.

2PACKAGING & PRESERVATION

2.1Packaging

2.1.1The general idea for this section is to safeguard the Goods so that they can withstand the rigors of handling, shipment and environmental exposure while complying with appropriate safety, transport and business regulations. When you pack the Goods, please ensure the following:

  1. Each Purchase Order must be packed separately. However, the use of standard ISO containers to transport and consolidate various orders is encouraged.
  1. Each order item package or carton must be labeled showing:

a)Description

b)Quantity

c)Weight (kg) for each package.

d)Buyer’s Purchase Order Number

e)Seller’s Delivery Order Number

  1. One copy of the packing list must be included inside the package. The Packing List must contain:

a)Buyer’s Purchase Order Number

b)Item Number

c)Description

d)Quantity

e)Buyer’s Company’s name and address

f)Seller’s Company’s name and address

g)Country of Origin

  1. The packing must be strong enough to withstand rough handling and storage during shipment. If Buyer needs special packing, this will be specified in the Purchase Order.
  1. Goods must be properly preserved for transport and storage under tropical conditions for duration up to the warrantee/guarantee period stated in the Purchase Order.
  1. Each package must have a packing list attached to the outside of the package in a secure and waterproof condition.
  1. For airfreight consignment due to aircraft limitations, each package shall not exceed:

a)75 x 75 x 80 cm

b)200 kilograms (or 75 kilograms for delivery to Bintulu)

  1. Should the package exceed the permissible dimension or weight, Seller must obtain prior approval from the Buyer before shipment.
  1. For any parcel where the gross consignment weight is less than 25 kilograms, Seller should change the mode of shipment automatically to airfreight and notify Buyer in writing of such changes.
  1. Classification, packaging and labeling of all chemicals must conform to latest edition of the Malaysia’s Occupational Safety and Health (Classification, Packaging and Labeling of Hazardous Chemicals) Regulations 1997.
  1. Dangerous and Hazardous Goods must be packed and shipped in accordance with appropriate International Packing (UN Standards) and Transport Regulations. MSDS or CSDS (English & Bahasa Malaysia versions) must accompany all Dangerous and Hazardous Goods.

IATA: International Air Transport Association

DGR: Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR)

IACO: International Civil Aviation Organization

Seafreight IMO: International Maritime Organization

  1. Wood packaging material used in any consignment imported into Malaysia must be treated and marked as prescribed in the International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPM) No. 15.

2.2Packaging Materials

2.2.1All packaging materials and procedures being utilized or to be utilized by the Supplier shall be subject to inspection.

2.2.2All packaging together with packaging and protective materials shall be new, maintain its integrity and perform its intended function whilst being transported, handled and stored.

2.2.3Packaged Products showing any damage, defect or shortage resulting from improper packaging, packaging materials or packing procedure or having concealed damage or being short at the time of unpacking shall be subject to rejection and be replaced at the Supplier’s cost.

2.3Weather Proofing

2.3.1All Products except reinforcing steel and painted structural steel shall be either weatherproof or packed in a suitable package being weather proof lined.

  1. Waterproof case liners in bag form or overwrap, constructed of asphalt laminated Kraft paper and sealed with waterproof adhesives shall be used within packaging if the Products are susceptible to damage from moisture.
  1. Equipment such as electrical panels, switch boards, motor control centre’s, office machines and instrumentation etc. shall be packed in interior moisture - vapor proof barrier with a suitable desiccant to absorb moisture within the package.
  1. Openings in electric motors, generators and other electrical equipment shall be sealed with plugs waterproof tape etc. to prevent the ingress of dust and moisture.

2.4Inhibitor

2.4.1All exposed bright metal surfaces shall be treated with suitable rust inhibitor prior to packing.

2.5Optimization

2.5.1The Supplier shall optimize the size, weight and complexity of the packaging and packaging materials to minimize the cost of transport, handling, and storage and site removal disposal of packaging materials.

  1. The design of packages shall take into consideration the method of lifting and where slings are to be utilized, particularly those weighing in excess of 300 kg, the top edge shall be sufficiently reinforced to withstand the loads that will be applied during lifting.
  1. The Supplier when designing protection packaging for equipment such as electrical switchboards, motor control centre and distribution boards shall provide for the inclusion of lifting lugs and sling points ensuring they are always accessible and available for lifting and transport purposes. All lifting lug eyebolt holes shall be blanked off to stop entry of water and dust.
  1. For the purpose of lifting by forklift truck, packages, where applicable, shall be fitted with skids having a skid height of no less than 100 mm high and 150 mm wide.

2.6Assembly

2.6.1Products, where practical, shall be shipped fully assembled, however when shippingof fully assembled Products is not possible it shall be the Supplier’s responsibility todisassemble the Products so that it can be properly packed and protected.

2.7Electronic Equipment

2.7.1Where practical electronic equipment shall be shipped via air freight fully assembled, however, where large equipment is to be road freighted, the Supplier shall remove circuit cards which are not physically locked in place, heavy cards such as power supplies and cards where vibration is likely to damage connectors.

2.7.2All components removes shall be individually wrapped and packed in suitable containers. Diagrams showing the locations of all cards shall be included with the equipment. All removed components are to be air freighted.

2.7.3Refer Section 14 Air Freight.

2.8Rotating Equipment

2.8.1Rotating equipment shall be securely braced so as to prevent rotation or displacement during handling or transport and the Supplier shall provide instructions on the correct removal of such bracing.

2.8.2For rotating equipment porous bags filled with desiccant shall be hung on the inside of the flange cover on all major connections unless size is a prohibiting factor.

2.8.3Packing lists and the outside of packages shall clearly identify the desiccant type and that it is being used internally.

2.9Special Care

2.9.1Special care shall be taken to prevent brine ling of bearings. Bearings susceptible to brine ling shall be relieved of load during transport by the use of false bearings to support the load. The Supplier shall provide instructions for the correct removal of the false bearings.

2.10Vertically Mounted Motors

2.10.1Vertically mounted motors in equipment shall be specially supported for transport to prevent damage to the rotor and stator and plates.

2.11Gear Boxes

2.11.1When practical, gear boxes shall be transported filled with oil. Where this is not practical, vapor phase inhibitors shall be used to protect internal surfaces. The Supplier shall provide instructions detailing the type of inhibitor and the procedure for its removal prior to operating.

2.12Base Plate

2.12.1Equipment base plate mounting hardware shall be shipped with all auxiliary piping and be completely assembled and properly braced for shipment.

2.13Support Saddles

2.13.1Where support saddles are required for the transportation of Products such as vessels, columns and exchangers they shall be designed and provided by the Supplier incorporating the following:

  1. Saddles shall be designed for the purpose of transporting the Products and transport drawings shall be submitted for review.
  1. Where appropriate steel wrapper plates shall be supplied to distribute the load and protect the Products.
  1. Saddles shall be fitted with lifting lugs and supplied with a steel rope or flat metal strapping to secure the saddle to the Products during lifting or transport.
  1. A packing medium that has no detrimental effect to the Products treatment shall be provided for placement between Products and saddle, securing ropes and/or straps.
  1. Subject to the transport configuration and design requirements, saddles may be either of timber or steel construction.
  1. Where bolsters and chock blocks are required they shall be contoured to suit the outside curvature of the Products to ensure adequate and uniform distribution of loadings over the surface of the Products to be supported.

2.14Cable Drums

2.14.1Cable drums shall have timber battens that follow the full circumference of the drum. The internal end of the cable shall be secured firmly to the drum to prevent it breaking loose during transport.

2.15Structural Bolting

2.15.1Structural bolting, nuts and fasteners shall be packed into steel drums or a similar storage container.

2.16Structural Steel

2.16.1Structural steel items such as handrail, stanchions and grating etc. shall be, where practical, bundled together for shipment.

2.17Painted Surfaces

2.17.1Painted surfaces shall be suitably protected to prevent rubbing or scuffing during transport.

2.18Sacks and Bags

2.18.1Sacks and bags shall comply with AS 2400 Part 8 and where protection from the ingress of dust, dirt and moisture is required, liners shall be used.

  1. When using sacks and bags the Supplier shall ensure they are individually tagged and branded with the Contract Number, Item Number and the contents.
  1. Sacks and bags when used for packaging structural steel bolts, structural bolting, nuts and fasteners shall be packed into steel drums or similar storage container.
  1. In all cases where sacks and bags are used as a packaging material, an additional amount totaling 5% of the quantity of Product order shall be provided by the Supplier to replace those damaged in transit.

2.19Water Tight Drums

2.19.1Non returnable water tight drums may be used for the packaging of materials such as structural bolting and fasteners etc. and when used the Supplier shall ensure individual drums are tagged and branded with the Contract Number, Item Number and the contents.

2.20Pipe

2.20.1Pipe lengths shall be bundled by strapped timber cleats of suitable dimensions above and below the bundle.

  1. Coated pipe shall be provided with maximum protection to prevent damage by abrasion or impact.
  1. As end or bevel protection the Supplier shall ensure the ends of individual pipe lengths are sealed with plastic plugs or covered with plastic end caps. Tape covering is not acceptable.

2.21Pipe Fittings

2.21.1Pipe fittings shall be sorted according to type and shall be packaged in timber boxes or crates.

  1. Terminating flanges shall be protected by means of the placement of plastic flange covers or the bolting of timber/metal blanks to the flange. Tape is not acceptable on sealing surfaces.
  1. Threaded connections shall be capped or plugged.

2.22Nozzle Flange

2.22.1Nozzle flange openings shall be protected with bolt on wooden external grade plywood or metal covers using no less than four (4) bolts. Wired on covers are not acceptable.

2.22.2An adequate gasket shall be used between the flange and the cover and the joint shall be wrapped with weatherproof tape or similar.

2.23Tapped Openings

2.23.1Tapped openings shall be plugged with full depth threaded plugs of material equal to the parent metal and be at least 40 mm in length to permit use of a pipe wrench.

2.23.2External threads shall be closed with caps of the same material as the pipe or nipple.

2.23.3Cast iron plugs are not acceptable.

2.23.4Unconnected pipe threads used in normal operation shall be covered with threaded plugs or caps, identified with purpose and connection number.

2.24Bundles

2.24.1Bundles shall be treated as individual packages and marked accordingly.

  1. Strapping of bundled materials shall be in accordance with AS 2400 Part 13.
  1. Timber boxes and crates shall be steel strapped and secured with crimped steel clips.

2.25Strapping and Retaining Clips

2.25.1Stainless steel strapping and retaining clips shall be used to secure items of stainless steel. At no time shall the Supplier allow carbon steel strapping to be used or come in contact with stainless steel items.

2.26Rubber Parts

2.26.1Equipment with exposed rubber parts or linings shall be cleaned and protected to acceptable standards.

2.27O-rings

2.27.1All o-rings supplied must be:

  1. Packaged individually in an appropriate bag (e.g. polyethylene bag)
  1. Labeled as follows:

a)Manufacturer (Name or logo)

b)Inside Diameter (mm)

c)Thickness (mm)

d)Material (Specification, Grade)

e)Hardness Range (IRHD)

f)Cure Date / Shelf Life / Use by Date

g)Material Safety Data sheet Reference

Note:

Generally, polyethylene bags stored in cardboard containers or polyethylene lined craft paper bags can achieve a warehouse storage life greater than 20 years for fluoroelastomers (FKM) and 10 years for ethylene-propylene (EDPM) and 5 years for lower grade materials.

2.28Chemical/Hydrocarbons in Drums

2.28.1All drums supplied containing chemicals and/or hydrocarbons are to be new no recycled drums.

  1. Pallets used to transport these materials are to be free of any hazards that have potential to puncture the drums whilst in transit.
  1. A shock absorbing material (e.g. rubber, cardboard) is to be placed under all drums to protect the base of the drum from wear whilst in transit. This is also required to reduce the flex of the drum base. Further protection (cardboard etc) should be put between drums to prevent rubbing whilst in transit.

2.29Handling

2.29.1The handling of Products packed within freight containers shall comply with AS 2400 Part 20.

2.29.2Containerized Products shall be blocked, braced and/or bolted to prevent movement within the container. Products which cannot be anchored or blocked shall be removed and packed separately.

2.30Markings

2.30.1Where materials and equipment is vacuum packed, packing lists and the outer package shall be marked accordingly.

2.30.2Where equipment is nitrogen purged, packing lists and the equipment or outer package shall be marked accordingly. Pressure that the purge is to be maintained at shall also be advised.

2.31Dissimilar Metals

2.31.1The Supplier shall ensure items of dissimilar metals are packaged separately to prevent metallurgical contamination.

3CORROSION PROTECTION

The Supplier shall ensure the Products are suitably protected and packaged to prevent corrosion during handling, transport and storage. Items such as bearings, drive components, machined surfaces and electrical components etc. shall be protected against the possibility of coming in contact with corrosive or harmful substances.

4SAFETY

The Supplier shall ensure all Products are packed to avoid personal injury and damage to equipment and property.

5PALLETS

Pallets shall be non-returnable and pallet construction shall conform to Australian Standard AS 4068.

  1. Pallets for the most part shall be constructed so as the width dimensions facilitate the placing of two pallets within the internal width of an ISO freight container.
  1. Material items when packed onto pallets shall be secured to the pallet and in all instances protected from damage and the ingress of moisture, dust and other contaminants.

6TIMBER BOXES, CRATES & SKIDS

The Supplier shall ensure the construction of timber boxes and crates etc. complies with AS 2400 Part 7.

  1. All timber used in the construction of packaging boxes, crates and skids etc. shall be sound and well seasoned without evidence of rot, bark, grazes or splits. Knots shall be sound and not in excess of one quarter the width of the board or timber section to be utilized.
  1. All boxes and crates shall be either weatherproof lined or purchased items shall be weatherproof prior to packing.
  1. Timber boxes, crates and skids shall be steel strapped and straps shall be secured with crimped steel seals.
  1. Non metallic strapping shall only be used on cartons or packages packed within the boxes or crates.
  1. Where applicable, box, crate and skid dimensions and weights shall be suited for ease of handling and storage into ISO freight containers ensuring optimum use of the containers cubic capacity.
  1. For purpose of lifting by forklift truck boxes, crates and skids shall be fitted with bearers having a height of no less than 100 mm high and 150 mm wide. Bearers are to permit forklift tine access from two opposite sides.
  1. The design of timber boxes and crates shall take into consideration the method of lifting and where slings or chains are to be utilized, particularly those weighing in excess of 300 kg, the top edge shall be sufficiently reinforced to withstand the loads that will be applied during lifting.

7SHIPPING MARKS

Each shipping unit (package) shall be marked as shown below using letters of at least 50 mm in height. Markings shall be shown on the top and two (2) adjacent sides of each shipping unit/package and shall be of waterproof ink or exterior grade, waterproof paint in a color which produces high contrast with the background. Packages in any one consignment shall be numbered consecutively and in sequence commencing with the number one (1).