Part  A  -  Introduction

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6  Deviations  from  the  standard
The  geotechnical  expert  can  make  a  reasoned  suggestion  to  the  applicant  or  approval  holder
to  agree  to  deviations  from  what  is  established  in  this  guideline  during  the  ongoing  project
phase  if  it  can  be  shown  during  the  course  of  the  project  that  parts  of  the  survey  and  investigation ­
  programme  are  inadequate,  unnecessary  or  cannot  be  carried  out  in  the  suggested
manner  or  only  by  means  of  disproportionate  effort  due  to  site  conditions  or  other  reasons.
A  corresponding  proposal  can  be  submitted  as  part  of  the  regular  construction  meetings  with
the  Federal  Maritime  and  Hydrographic  Agency  with  consultation  from  the  geotechnical  expert ­
  and  the  inspector  within  the  context  of  Standard  Design.  The  approval  authority  reserves
the  ability  to  allow  the  survey  and  investigation  programme  in  general  to  go  ahead,  to  allow  it
on  a  case-by-case  basis  or  to  adapt  it  if  necessary.
Further  statements  regarding  transitional,  deviation  and  supplementary  rules  are  contained  in
Part  C,  section  1.3.

7  Updating
The  current  guideline  illustrates  the  present  state  of  knowledge  and  technology  behind  ground
surveys  and  investigations  for  offshore  structures.  It  is  understood  as  being  a  dynamic,  ongoing ­
  concern.  New  experiences  and  knowledge  which  can  be  expected  when  implementing
further  construction  projects  are  observed  and  added  to  the  work  where  necessary.