s0700-3 Dry Dock Certification-1.pdf

July 1, 2008

NOAA Standard Specification S0700-3

DRYDOCK STANDARDS FOR NOAA SHIP AVAILABILITIES

Ref: (a) MIL-STD-1625C, Safety Certification Program for Dry-docking Facilities and

Shipbuilding Ways for U. S. Navy Ships

Encl: (1) Dry Docking Worksheet

1. Purpose. To provide a NOAA standard for evaluating suitability of a dry docks for use on NOAA vessels.

2. Applicability. This policy applies to all NOAA Government-owned ships.

4. Policy. NOAA ships that require dry-docking shall be dry-docked in a facility that meets one of the following criteria:

a. Is under current certification by Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) in accordance with reference (a).

b. Is under current classification by a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).

c. Is under current certification by an independent third party engineering firm recognized by the American Bureau of Shipping as capable of performing dry-dock design reviews which determines that the dry dock planned for dry docking the ship named in the solicitation:

(1) Is in acceptable material condition.

(2) Has effective emergency response systems and plans.

(3) Is safe and capable of dry-docking the intended ship and that the ship does not exceed the dry-docks dimension rating, maximum entry draft, maximum lift capability, maximum linear load rating.

(4) Has a successful historical record in dry-docking ships.

(5) Has provided an incident history and claim information covering the last five years from the insurer of the dry dock facility including incident dates, description, and final disposition.

(6) Can provide the minimum clearance between the ship's keel and dry-dock flooring as required in the work item for the ship named in the solicitation.

(7) Has a detailed procedure for docking and undocking.

5. Procedures. The attached Dry Docking Worksheet will be used to collect data on vendor’s Dry Dock facilities.

Dry Docking Worksheet

Ship name:

Hull No:

PART A (to be completed by NOAA) PART B (to be completed by ALL shipyards) Drydock Certification / Classification Info

Shipyard name Drydock No.

Drydock Type Graving Floating Marine Railway

Certified? Yes No

Certifying / Classifying Agency

Certificate No.

Date of expiration

Ship Characteristics Provide data in English Units:

Length, overall ft - in Drydock Characteristics Breadth, molded ft - in Length, overall ft-in

Draft, summer load line ft - in Breadth ft-in

Gross Tonnage (U. S.) T

Displacement, Full Load LT Maximum drydock lift capability

LT

Minimum Displacement/Draft

Displacement LT

Draft - forward ft - in Maximum entry draft rating:

LT

Draft - aft ft - in

Max stern trim for graving ft - in Water depths around dock ft-in dock Docking Position area and approaches, tidal conditions, Anticipated Arrival Draft and any unusual conditions for entering/

Draft - forward ft - in leaving the drydock.

Draft - aft ft - in

Depth Over Floor ft-in

Positioning Clearances Depth Over Blocks ft-in

Bottom: keel to drydock floor ft - in Depth Over Sill ft-in

Side: hull to drydock wall ft - in

Loading Pressures

Max block loading LT per sq. ft.

Note: All blocks to be positioned under longitudinal strength members and transverse bulkheads.

Max Block Loading Capability

Blocking Requirements Block Capability LT/ft2 Construction Keel & Side Block

Information

Cap material Construction Cap thickness (min) in Cap Material Side blocks (e.g., shaped, wedged, etc.)

Cap Thickness in

Block Age yrs Hardwood: White Oak, California Laurel, Oregon Myrtle, Iron bark, Height ft-in

Blue Gum, American Rock Elm or Preserved Red Oak. Width ft-in Softwood: Douglas Fir, Tamarack, Long Leaf Pine or Hemlock

Length ft-in

Minimum Required Services Minimum Available Services

Electrical power Electrical power AC volts VAC AC volts VAC number of phases number of phases amperage (total) amps amperage (total) amps frequency Hz frequency Hz number of lines number of lines

Ground connections Ground connections number number cable size, each cir mils cable size, each cir mils

Sewage connections Sewage connections number number pipe size inch ips pipe size inch ips capacity gals per day capacity gal/day

Fire Main Fire Main number of connections number of connections connection size inch ips connection size inch ips pressure psig pressure psig capacity gals per min capacity gpm

Aux Seawater Aux Seawater pressure psig pressure psig capacity gals per min capacity gpm

Fresh Water Fresh Water pressure psig pressure psig capacity LT per day capacity gpm

Compressed Air Compressed Air pressure psig pressure psig capacity cu ft per min capacity cfm

Shore Steam Shore Steam pressure psig pressure psig capacity lbs per hour capacity lb/hr

High Pressure Water Wash pressure psig High Pressure Water Wash pressure psig

Safety Response Plans Required

Safety Response Plans Available (circle correct answer)

Firefighting Yes No Firefighting Yes No Flooding (accidental) Yes No Flooding (accidental) Yes No Earthquake Yes No Earthquake Yes No Typhoon Yes No Typhoon Yes No

PART D (to be completed by ALL Shipyards)

1. The Offeror shall provide a list of the vessels (and their principal characteristics) drydocked in this drydock over the past 2 years. (Attach a separate page)

2. The Offeror shall describe the nature and cause of accidents experienced by the shipyard in drydocking operations over the past 5 years. The Offeror shall describe corrective action taken or practices implemented to prevent recurrence of accident. (Attach a separate page)

I hereby certify that the above information is true and accurate.

Name and Title of Shipyard Official

Signature of Shipyard Official

Date

PART C (to be completed by Shipyard if drydock is not certified by IACS or under MIL STD 1625C)

Dockmaster info Contractor name Dockmaster name Certifying Agency Certificate No.

Years experience

Drydock Insurance Info

Is Drydock insured? Yes No Insurer Policy No.

Amount Insured Date of expiration