Note: If you work in the North Sea or Australia, both standards may be referenced in your Technical Safety Case.
API Standard 17G establishes critical, comprehensive requirements for subsea well intervention equipment, transitioning from a recommended practice to a strict specification focusing on fail-safe design and lifecycle integrity. The standard, which covers both Through-BOP (TBIRS) and Open Water (OWIRS) systems, is considered essential for safety and reliability, though it may require supplementary reports for high-pressure, high-temperature (HPHT) applications. For detailed technical specifications, visit OnePetro . api 17g pdf
The current active version as of this writing is API 17G, 2nd Edition (2020) , which superseded the 2006 edition. Always verify you are using the latest version. Note: If you work in the North Sea