This Part 0 of the AS 2885 series of Standards provides general requirements and guidance on the scope, purpose, application and other aspects of the AS 885 series of Standards, which is subsequently referred to as ‘the Standard’.AS 2885.4 defines the application of DNV OS-F101 (Det Norske Veritas, Offshore Standard for submarine pipeline systems) for design, construction and operation of offshore submarine pipelines within AS 2885. DNV OS-F101 is a complete Standard and, except as defined in AS 2885.4, the requirements of Parts 0, 1, 2, 3 and 5 of AS 2885 do not apply.