Marine Oil Terminal Engineering and Maintenance Standards (MOTEMS)

Abstract

A set of engineering standards has been completed for the design and maintenance of marine oil terminals. These "Marine Oil Terminal Engineering and Maintenance Standards (MOTEMS) became regulatory in February 2006. The Standards were developed by the Marine Facilities Division of the California State Lands Commission and include criteria for above and under water inspection, structural (and seismic) rehabilitation, as well as new design, fire, piping, mechanical and electrical systems. These standards address both new terminals or new components as well as existing facilities.