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This document is a detailed Bidding Specification (DI-035 Revision 7) for the design and construction of the Motor Vessel Ranger IV, a passenger ferry for the National Park Service's Isle Royale National Park. The vessel will be a 182'-6" long monohull hybrid diesel and electric-powered ferry capable of 14 knots, with a capacity of 150 standard passengers (200 in emergency surge) and designed for operations on Lake Superior. Key technical specifications include two 1,500 bhp diesel engines, two electric motors, two controllable pitch propellers, hybrid propulsion modes, and the ability to transport cargo including powerboats, fuel containers, and equipment across four main docking locations: Houghton, Rock Harbor, Mott Island, and Washington Harbor.
The specification provides comprehensive requirements for the vessel's design, including hull structure, electrical and propulsion systems, navigation equipment, living accommodations, safety systems, and cargo handling capabilities. The vessel is specified to meet USCG and ABS marine regulations, with a 50-year service life, and will operate primarily between mid-April and mid-October, making approximately 45-50 round trips per year. Notable features include a heavy-duty deck crane, large cargo decks, refrigerated cargo spaces, advanced navigation and communication systems, and extensive safety equipment including four 60-person Inflatable Buoyant Apparatus (IBA) life rafts and 250 personal flotation devices.
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DI-035 BIDDING SPECIFICATIONS REV 7
Preliminary/Contract Design of Motor Vessel Ranger IV
BIDDING SPECIFICATIONS
DI-035
REV 7
09-23-2025
REVISION DESCRIPTION DATE AUTHOR
0 Initial submission 06-21-2024 TAI 1 Updated per Government
Comments
TAI
2 Updated per Government Comments
07-26-2024 TAI
3 Updated per Government Comments
08-26-2024 TAI
4 Updated per Government Comments
09-13-2024 TAI
5 Updated per design progression 08-12-2025 VOLPE + NPS
6 Updated Table 4: Contract Drawings List
08-28-2025 VOLPE
7 Updated requirements for hybrid ‘boost-mode’ operation
09-23-2025 VOLPE
REVISION TABLE
Contents
000 GENERAL GUIDANCE AND ADMINISTRATION
001 VESSEL DESCRIPTION
005 MANUFACTURER AND VENDOR SERVICE REQUIREMENTS
010 PRINCIPAL CHARACTERISTICS AND GENERAL DESCRIPTION
012 DEFINITIONS
020 GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS
070 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
090 SPARE PARTS, TOOLS
100 HULL STRUCTURE
120 HULL
150 DECKHOUSE STRUCTURE AND SUPERSTRUCTURE
160 SPECIAL STRUCTURES
170 UNDERWATER APPENDAGES
180 FOUNDATIONS
190 TANKS & VOIDS
195 VENTS, SOUNDING, FILLS, AND OVERFLOW ARRANGEMENTS
200 PROPULSION SYSTEM
202 CENTRAL CONTROL AND MONITORING SYSTEM FOR MAIN PROPULSION SYSTEM
233 PROPULSION ENGINES
235 PROPULSION MOTORS
241 REDUCTION GEARS
243 PROPULSION SHAFTING
243 PROPULSION SHAFT BEARINGS AND SEALS
243 PROPELLERS
256 ENGINE COOLING WATER SYSTEMS
259 DIESEL ENGINE EXHAUST AND COMBUSTION AIR SYSTEMS
261 FUEL OIL SYSTEM
261 LUBRICATION SYSTEMS
300 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
301 ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT ARRANGEMENT
310 DIESEL POWER GENERATORS
313 STORAGE BATTERIES AND CHARGING EQUIPMENT
320 ELECTRIC POWER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS
321 SHIP SERVICE SWITCHBOARD
322 DISTRIBUTION PANELS
323 ENCLOSURES
324 BUS WORK
325 CIRCUIT BREAKERS
327 CABLING AND CABLEWAY INSTALLATIONS
328 SWITCHES, RECEPTACLES, PLUGS & CONNECTION BOXES
329 MOTORS AND CONTROLLERS
330 LIGHTING
400 COMMAND AND SURVEILLANCE / ELECTRONICS
410 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPACES
420 NAVIGATION SYSTEMS
423 ELECTRONIC NAVIGATION AIDS AND EXTERIOR COMMUNICATIONS
430 INTERIOR COMMUNICATIONS AND ALARM SYSTEMS
437 TANK LEVEL INDICATION
439 CLOSED CIRCUIT TELEVISION
500 AUXILIARY SYSTEMS
503 PUMPS
505 PIPING
506 VENTS, SOUNDING, AND OVERFLOW ARRANGEMENTS
508 PIPING INSULATION
512 HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR CONDITIONING
521 FIREMAIN
528 SANITARY DRAINS AND DISCHARGE
529 DRAINAGE SYSTEM
532 FRESHWATER SERVICE SYSTEM
541 FUEL SYSTEM
551 COMPRESSED AIR SYSTEMS
555 FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS
561 STEERING SYSTEMS
562 RUDDERS
565 ROLL STABILIZATION SYSTEM
568 THRUSTERS
573 CARGO HANDLING SYSTEMS
581 ANCHOR HANDLING AND STOWAGE SYSTEMS
582 MOORING AND TOWING SYSTEMS
583 BOATS, BOAT HANDLING, AND STOWAGE
590 POLLUTION CONTROL SYSTEMS
600 EQUIPMENT AND OUTFIT
602 NAMEPLATES, NOTICES AND MARKINGS
604 LOCKS, KEYS, AND TAGS
611 HULL FITTINGS
612 LIFERAILS, LIFELINES, AND STANCHIONS
613 FLAG HOISTS, FABRIC COVERS, AND CURTAINS
621 NON-STRUCTURAL BULKHEADS AND PARTITIONS
622 FLOORPLATES, LADDERS, HANDRAILS, AND HANDGRABS
624 DOORS, HATCHES AND WINDOWS
631 COATING SYSTEMS
632 SEA CHEST AND PIPE ANTI-FOULING
633 CATHODIC PROTECTION
634 DECK COVERING
640 LIVING ACCOMMODATIONS SPACES
645 PASSENGER SPACES
651 GALLEY SPACES
661 PURSER’S OFFICE
663 PILOT HOUSE, CHART AREA, SHIP’S OFFICE
664 DAMAGE CONTROL SPACES
665 ENGINE CONTROL ROOM AND ENGINEERS WORKSHOP
671 SPECIAL STOWAGE
672 STOREROOMS
690 LIFE SAVING SYSTEMS
699 RAMPS
000 GENERAL GUIDANCE AND ADMINISTRATION
001 VESSEL DESCRIPTION
This SpecificaƟon prescribes the requirements for the Motor Vessel Ranger IV, to be operated by the NaƟonal Park Service in service of Isle Royale NaƟonal Park, Michigan. The vessel will provide the crucial link between the island and the mainland United States serving as the principal vessel to ferry persons and resupply the island.
It is the intent of this SpecificaƟon, the accompanying Contract, and Contract Drawings to describe the requirements for the construcƟon of a passenger ferry built for the US Department of Interior, NaƟonal Park Service, Isle Royale NaƟonal Park (ISRO). The vessel shall be complete in all respects, fully equipped and fiƩed out in accordance with these SpecificaƟons and in compliance with all applicable requirements of the American Bureau of Shipping and the U.S.
Coast Guard. It is not the intent of this SpecificaƟon and the accompanying plans to cover every minor detail of construcƟon and equipment. Therefore, any material or parts, the omission of which would be detrimental to the seaworthiness, serviceability, classificaƟon, or endorsement of the vessel and the inclusion of which is generally accepted good shipbuilding pracƟce, shall be provided by the Contractor to the saƟsfacƟon of the NaƟonal Park Service and without increase in cost to the NaƟonal Park Service.
The vessel is to be built and operated as a U.S.-flagged and ABS-classed Passenger Ferry to meet all missions performed by Isle Royale NaƟonal Park (ISRO). The primary area of operaƟon will be Lake Superior, with occasional trips to Lake Michigan or Lake Erie for shipyard periods. The typical operaƟng season will be mid-April through mid-October, approximately 45-50 total roundtrips to and from the island per year. The ship will be moored in Houghton, MI, on the Keweenaw Canal during the winter months.
Typical Routes are:
1. Houghton, MI, through Keweenaw Waterway, to MoƩ Island and Rock Harbor.
2. Houghton, MI, through Keweenaw Waterway, to Washington Harbor.
3. Canal Cruise on Keweenaw Waterway.
Mission requirements are:
Passenger ferry service for visitors, staff, and families to/from ISRO.
Cargo transport for supplies to/from ISRO, including power boats, hand-loaded boats, passenger baggage, refrigerated/frozen foods, non-perishable foods, general cargo, construcƟon materials, and trash.
Fuel transport to ISRO, including diesel, propane, gasoline, and aviaƟon gas. Diesel shall be stored in integral tanks, and propane, gasoline, and aviaƟon gas shall be transported to ISRO in portable tanks stored/secured on the cargo deck.
The vessel shall be designed and built to meet USCG Code of Federal RegulaƟons (CFR): Title 46, Subchapter H, ABS Marine Vessel Rules, and other applicable regulaƟons and safety standards given in SecƟon 072.
The ship shall be classed for unrestricted service under ABS Rules for Building and Classing Marine
Vessels with the following notaƟons ✠A1, Passenger Vessel, Great Lakes Service, Ice Class IE Ⓔ
✠AMS, HAB, and COMF.
The service life of the vessel shall be 50 years. The vessel shall be designed to ensure the safety and comfort (stability) of passengers.
005 MANUFACTURER AND VENDOR SERVICE REQUIREMENTS
All major equipment shall be able to be uninstalled, installed, maintained, and recerƟfied on the Great Lakes. It is the intent of the NaƟonal Park Service for the vessel to remain on the Great Lakes throughout the life of the vessel.
005.1 Diesel Engine Single Manufacturer
The main propulsion engines, ship service diesel generator sets, emergency diesel generator set, exhaust and aŌertreatment systems, and associated engine/generator control equipment shall all be from a single manufacturer to permit manufacturer service support and parts commonality.
Any deviaƟons from this requirement must be approved in wriƟng by the NPS.
The manufacturer of the main propulsion engines, ship service diesel generator sets, and emergency diesel generator set must have service representaƟves, either direct from the manufacturer or authorized retailers with service departments, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, in the event of equipment failure. Service technicians shall be able to be in transit to the locaƟon of Ranger IV from locaƟons within the United States within 48 hours (including weekends and holidays) from the date/Ɵme of the request. The manufacturer must have replacement parts and repair components stocked within the United States and available to ship to ISRO within 24 hours’ noƟce.
005.2 Propulsion System IntegraƟon Single Vendor
The main reducƟon gears, controllable-pitch propeller systems, hybrid system components (including electric motors, transformers frequency converters, controllers, baƩery system, baƩery management system, baƩery system engineering, baƩery system interface engineering, and associated equipment), switchboards, and propulsion control system shall all be from a single vendor. The single vendor shall be selected to ensure the propulsion system, hybrid system, switchboards, and propulsion control systems can be fully integrated and that the system design meets the requirements of this Contract. Any deviaƟons from this requirement must be approved in wriƟng by the NPS.
The single vendor of the main reducƟon gears, controllable-pitch propeller systems, hybrid system components, switchboards, and propulsion control system set must have service representaƟves, either direct from the manufacturers or authorized retailers with service departments, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, in the event of equipment failure. Service technicians shall be able to be in transit to the locaƟon of Ranger IV from locaƟons within the United States within 48 hours (including weekends and holidays) from the date/Ɵme of the request. The single vendor or manufacturers must have replacement parts and repair components stocked within the United States and available to ship to ISRO within 24 hours’ noƟce.
005.3 Lifesaving Equipment
The manufacturer of the Inflatable Buoyant Apparatus (IBA) shall have authorized service locaƟons within the 500 miles of ISRO Headquarters in Houghton, MI to allow for annual required cerƟficaƟons without specialized shipping requirements.
005.4 Integrated Bridge Equipment
Integrated Bridge Equipment, including pilot house consoles, radar equipment, and navigaƟon equipment shall be from a single manufacturer to the greatest extent possible to ensure the systems can be fully integrated and that the system design meets the requirement of the Contract. Any deviaƟons from this requirement must be approved in wriƟng by the NPS.
005.5 Propulsion ShaŌing
The complete propulsion system shaŌing system, including bearings and bulkhead seals, shall be designed and furnished as an integrated package by a single suppler.
005.6 DeviaƟons
Any major component that does not meet these manufacturer and vendor requirement must be approved in wriƟng by the NPS following the procedures in SecƟon 020.3 DeviaƟons of this specificaƟon.
010 PRINCIPAL CHARACTERISTICS AND GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Table 1: Main ParƟculars of the Vessel
Length Overall (LOA) 182'-6" Length Between Perpendiculars (LBP) 162’ Length on Design Load Waterline (LWL) 175’ Beam (Molded) 36' DraŌ to Design Load Water Line (DLWL) 9’ Air DraŌ (note: Limited by Portage Lake LiŌ Bridge)
61’ – 5”
Displacement at DLWL 827.5 LT Complement 7 -13 persons Passengers (minimum) 150 persons standard 200 persons emergency surge Propulsion Horsepower 1,500 bhp x 2 Service Speed Lake Superior: 14 knots w/ 15% margin for Sea
State Portage Canal: 8 knots
Bunker Fuel Oil Capacity 10,000 gal Cargo Fuel Oil Capacity 15,400 gal Fresh Water Capacity 3,600 gal Sewage Capacity 2,729 gal
The vessel shall be a monohull hybrid diesel and electric powered ferry capable of 14 knots under diesel power with a 15% sea margin, and fully electric propulsion up to 8 knots. AddiƟonally, the vessel shall be capable of hybrid ‘boost-mode’ operaƟon to combine the power output of the main diesel engines and electric motors. Use of ‘boost-mode’ would not be used in normal operaƟng condiƟons, but shall be available for situaƟonal emergency needs requiring higher speeds.
The vessel shall be all-welded steel construcƟon with transverse framing including seven (7) transverse waterƟght bulkheads extending to the Main Deck.
Main propulsion shall be provided by two main diesel engine units complemented by a PTO/PTI gearbox capable of delivering and generaƟng electric power from the drive train for storage in onboard baƩeries and driving the vessel at slow speeds (up to 8 knots) without the Main Diesels operaƟng. Ship Service electric power requirements shall be met by two independent diesel engine driven generators, one of which shall be on standby during normal operaƟons. The generators shall also be capable of charging the main baƩery bank.
The vessel shall be designed for operaƟon with an ECR-monitored machinery space with a minimum crew; however comfortable accommodaƟons are available for up to 13 crew and 5 NPS ship riders. The vessel shall be equipped with a heavy-duty deck crane, large exterior and interior cargo deck, and seaƟng for over 150 passengers.
010.1 OperaƟng Modes
The vessel shall have the following operaƟng modes depending on the mission and cargo being transported.
010.1.1 Typical Passenger and Cargo Transport
Up to 150 passengers plus officers and crew. Inside seaƟng for a minimum of 150 passengers, plus addiƟonal exterior seaƟng. Exterior cargo, comprised of powerboats, dumpsters, materials, equipment. Passenger baggage and dried foods on carts in interior cargo areas. Canoes/kayaks in interior cargo areas. Perishable foods on carts in interior refrigerated/reefer cargo areas. Up to 10,000 gallons of diesel bunkers in integral tanks. With and without up to 15,400 gallons of diesel for cargo transport in integral tanks.
Frequency: 80% of voyages
010.1.2 Surge Passenger Transport for EvacuaƟon
The vessel shall have a surge capacity only for emergency evacuaƟon when needed to transport visitors off island. During this event there will be up to 200 passengers plus the vessel’s officers and crew. Inside seaƟng shall be for 150 passengers, plus addiƟonal exterior seaƟng. Exterior deck cargo, comprised of powerboats, dumpsters, materials, and equipment. Passenger baggage and dried foods on carts shall be stored in interior cargo areas. Canoes/kayaks in interior cargo areas on top of cargo carts. Perishable foods on carts in interior refrigerated/reefer cargo areas. Up to 10,000 gallons of diesel bunkers in integral tanks. With and without up to 15,400 gallons of diesel for cargo transport in integral tanks.
Frequency: 4% of voyages
010.1.3 Gasoline, AviaƟon Gas, or Propane Transport
The vessel shall only carry up to 25 passengers plus officers and crew when carrying Gasoline, AviaƟon Gas, or Propane. This shall be up to 75 long tons of exterior cargo, comprised of DOT cerƟfied containerized fuel tanks, smaller fuel totes, propane tanks, fuel powerboats on trailers, dumpsters, materials, equipment. When carrying this cargo there shall also be carrying Passenger baggage and dried foods on carts in interior cargo areas. Perishable foods on carts in interior refrigerated/reefer cargo areas. Up to 10,000 gallons of diesel bunkers in integral tanks. With and without up to 15,400 gallons of diesel for cargo transport in integral tanks.
Frequency: 5% of voyages
010.1.4 Specialty Cargo Transport
The vessel shall only carry up to 25 passengers plus officers and crew when carrying this cargo:
Up to 50 long tons of exterior cargo, comprised of roll-on/roll-off equipment, construcƟon materials, dumpsters, and equipment. When carrying this cargo there shall also be carrying Passenger baggage and dried foods on carts in interior cargo areas. Perishable foods on carts in interior refrigerated/reefer cargo areas. Up to 10,000 gallons of diesel bunkers in integral tanks.
With and without up to 15,400 gallons of diesel for cargo transport in integral tanks.
Frequency: 3% of voyages
010.1.5 Keweenaw Canal Cruises
During these trips, the vessel shall carry up to 150 passengers plus officers and crew. Inside seaƟng for 150 passengers, plus addiƟonal exterior seaƟng. Up to 10,000 gallons of diesel bunkers in integral tanks. With and without up to 15,400 gallons of diesel for cargo transport in integral tanks.
Frequency: 7% of voyages
010.1.6 Late Season Transit
Only officers and crew. Up to 10,000 gallons of diesel bunkers in integral tanks. With and without icing.
Frequency: 1% of voyages
010.2 Loading CondiƟons
Vessel design calculaƟons shall be prepared for the following loading condiƟons.
Table 2: Loading CondiƟons for the Vessel
No. Loading condiƟons DescripƟon
1 LS Light Ship.
2 TPCT - (FLC) Full Load CondiƟon @ Typical Pax & Cargo Transport.
3 TPCT - (FLC+CF) Full Load CondiƟon with Cargo Fuel @ Typical Pax & Cargo Transport.
4 TPCT - (LLC) Light Load CondiƟon @ Typical Pax & Cargo Transport.
5 SPT - (FLC) Full Load CondiƟon @ Surge Pax Transport.
6 SPT - (FLC+CF) Full Load CondiƟon with Cargo Fuel @ Surge Pax Transport.
7 SPT - (LLC) Light Load CondiƟon @ Typical Pax & Surge Pax Transport.
8 GAPT - (FLC) Full Load CondiƟon @ Gasoline, AviaƟon Gas, or Propane Transport.
9 GAPT - (FLC+CF) Full Load CondiƟon with Cargo Fuel @ Gasoline, AviaƟon Gas, or
Propane Transport.
10 GAPT - (LLC) Light Load CondiƟon @ Gasoline, AviaƟon Gas, or Propane Transport.
11 SCT - (FLC) Full Load CondiƟon @ Specialty Cargo Transport.
12 SCT - (FLC+CF) Full Load CondiƟon with Cargo Fuel @ Specialty Cargo Transport.
13 SCT - (LLC) Light Load CondiƟon @ Specialty Cargo Transport.
14 KCC - (FLC) Full Load CondiƟon @ Keweenaw Canal Cruises.
15 KCC - (FLC+CF) Full Load CondiƟon with Cargo Fuel @ Keweenaw Canal Cruises.
16 KCC - (LLC) Light Load CondiƟon @ Keweenaw Canal Cruises.
17 LST - (FLC+ICE) Full Load CondiƟon @ Late Season Transport with Ice Load.
18 LST - (LLC+ICE) Light Load CondiƟon @ Late Season Transport with Ice Load.
19 LST - (FLC) Light Load CondiƟon @ Late Season Transport without Ice Load.
20 LST - (LLC) Light Load CondiƟon @ Late Season Transport without Ice Load.
21 Capacity Load Maximum Capacity
012 DEFINITIONS
Table 3: DefiniƟons
Owner, Owner's RepresentaƟve, NPS or NPS’s RepresentaƟve
Where the terms "Owner", "Owner's RepresentaƟve", "NPS" or "NPS’s RepresentaƟve" are used, they refer to the Unites States Department of Interior NaƟonal Park Service, or its authorized representaƟve who shall have exclusive authority to approve work performed, changes, subsƟtuƟons, etc.
Contractor or Shipyard Where the terms "Contractor" or "Shipyard" appear in this SpecificaƟon, such terms refer to the individual, firm, or corporaƟon undertaking the execuƟon of the work under the terms of the Contract.
USCG United States Coast Guard ABS American Bureau of Shipping Contract Drawings, Contract Design, Contract Guidance Drawings
Where the terms “Contract Drawings”, “Contract Design”, or “Contract Guidance Drawings” are used, they refer to the design provided as Government Furnished InformaƟon as part of this Contract.
020 GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS
020.1 General
It is the Contractor’s responsibility to ensure the completed vessel meets all performance specificaƟons and regulatory requirements cited in these specificaƟons and the contract documents. Any modificaƟons to the drawings necessary to obtain regulatory or classificaƟon society approval are the responsibility of the shipyard.
The Contractor shall be responsible for providing Integrated LogisƟcs Support (ILS) as required by the contract, including documentaƟon, inventory, installed weights and drawings of all provided and/or installed arƟcles, fiƫngs, equipment, materials, and supplies. The Contactor shall obtain and provide documentaƟon of all necessary inspecƟons and surveys during construcƟon. The Contractor shall provide the appropriate operaƟonal and maintenance manuals for equipment and machinery. The Contractor shall generate “as-built” drawings in accordance with the contract and provide them to the NPS.
020.2 Reference Documents
The SpecificaƟon and Contract Drawings reference various standards and regulaƟons. While every effort has been made to ensure the completeness of the references, the Contractor is required to meet all regulatory requirements necessary for the vessel to meet the performance specificaƟons cited in this SpecificaƟon and other contract documents whether or not they are specifically referenced.
020.2.1 Order of Precedence
In the event of a conflict between the text of this document and the references (other than regulatory body requirements) cited in this document, the text of this document takes precedence. Nothing in this document shall supersede applicable laws and regulaƟons unless a specific exempƟon has been obtained. Silence of one document with respect to details or requirements in another document shall not be considered an inconsistency.
020.2.2 EffecƟve Issue
The vessel as delivered shall comply with all applicable regulatory body requirements in effect at the Ɵme of the Contract Award, including regulatory body requirements formally approved and scheduled for implementaƟon prior to the scheduled delivery of the vessel. In case of conflict between regulatory body requirements and this specificaƟon, regulatory body requirements take precedence, unless the specificaƟons exceed the regulatory body requirements, in which case the specificaƟons take precedence.
Where first Ɵer references, such as industry standards or Government specificaƟons and standards are referred to, the issue or revision in effect at the Contract Award Date shall apply.
020.2.3 Contract Drawings
The Contract Drawings included with this SpecificaƟon are for guidance only. The Contractor shall be strictly liable for the professional quality and the accuracy of the Contract Design, FuncƟonal Design, ProducƟon Design, and every other type of design, drawing, specificaƟons, and technical informaƟon, which are produced by the VCM, the shipyard, or any other subcontractor for the performance of the requirements of this Contract. The Contractor shall, without addiƟonal compensaƟon, correct or revise any errors or deficiencies in its designs, drawings, specificaƟons, and other services to ensure that they meet the requirements of this Contract. The Contractor is strictly liable for any error that is contained in the documents even if the said error is directly or tacitly traceable to any informaƟon or document provided to the Contractor by the Government.
In addiƟon to design development required to progress from the Contract Design phase to ProducƟon Design, the following design refinements are required by the Contractor to complete the FuncƟonal Design:
1. Controllable Pitch Propeller (CPP) and CPP System selecƟon
2. Bow thruster size and power requirements
3. Mooring equipment sizing
4. Air condiƟoning system design
5. Ship service diesel generator sizing to accommodate design refinements
6. Equipment removal plate locaƟons and removal routes
7. Cargo securement arrangement
8. High strength bow steel
The Contractor is responsible for verifying the Contract Design and for all design refinements required to complete the FuncƟonal Design, obtaining plan approval from the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) for all applicable drawings, and developing all working drawings necessary for ProducƟon Design and construcƟon. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to ensure the vessel meets all performance specificaƟons and regulatory requirements cited in the contract documents. Any design departure from Contract Drawings shall require NPS approval. Any modificaƟons to the Contract Drawings or SpecificaƟon necessary to obtain regulatory or classificaƟon society approval are the responsibility of the shipyard.
Specific machinery, equipment and ouƞiƫng items idenƟfied in the SpecificaƟon or Contract Drawings by make and/or model shall be considered “brand name or equal” unless otherwise stated. If an item in this solicitaƟon is idenƟfied as "brand name or equal," the purchase descripƟon reflects the characterisƟcs and level of quality that will saƟsfy the Government’s needs. The salient physical, funcƟonal, or performance characterisƟcs that "equal" products must meet are specified in the solicitaƟon.
To be considered for award, offers of "equal" products, including "equal" products of the brand name manufacturer, must:
1. Meet the salient physical, funcƟonal, or performance characterisƟc specified in this solicitaƟon;
2. Clearly idenƟfy the item by:
a. Brand name, if any; and
b. Make or model number;
3. Include descripƟve literature such as illustraƟons, drawings, or a clear reference to previously furnished descripƟve data or informaƟon available to the ContracƟng Officer; and
4. Clearly describe any modificaƟons the offeror plans to make in a product to make it conform to the solicitaƟon requirements. Mark any descripƟve material to clearly show the modificaƟons.
The ContracƟng Office will evaluate "equal" products on the basis of informaƟon furnished by the offeror or idenƟfied in the offer and reasonably available to the ContracƟng Office. The ContracƟng Officer is not responsible for locaƟng or obtaining any informaƟon not idenƟfied in the offer.
Unless the offeror clearly indicates in its offer that the product being offered is an "equal" product, the offeror shall provide the brand name product referenced in the solicitaƟon.
The Contract Drawings and SpecificaƟon are not intended to describe every detail of construcƟon and ouƞiƫng. The Contractor shall complete the funcƟonal and producƟon designs and provide all components that are necessary for the vessel to operate as indicated in the SpecificaƟon and contract documents. The Contract Drawings provide informaƟon which, when uƟlized in conjuncƟon with the SpecificaƟon and other contract documents will result in the intended construcƟon. The phrase “as shown on the Contract Drawings” means that the stated capability or feature is required and must be provided in a manner which complies with the Contract Drawings, and which meets all other requirements of the SpecificaƟon and other contract requirements. Departures from specific details may be made, provided the general intent and compliance with the Technical SpecificaƟon requirements are maintained, and that the Contractor complies with the procedures outlined in SecƟon 020.3 DeviaƟons. The Contractor shall update or revise Contract Drawings to reflect modificaƟons or changes to the SpecificaƟon made during the FuncƟonal Design or contract.
Table 4: Contract Drawings List
Deliverable Item Number: Revision Deliverable Title
DI-004 4 DESIGN SUMMARY REPORT
DI-006 3 MASTER EQUIPMENT LIST
DI-007 2 REQUIREMENTS VERIFICATION MATRIX
DI-010 1 ABS ICE CLASS ANALYSIS
DI-011 3 HULL LINES DRAWING
DI-012 3 APPENDAGE AND CONTROL SURFACE DRAWING
DI-013 3 SPEED AND POWER REPORT
DI-014 2 SEAKEEPING PERFORMANCE REPORT
DI-015 2 MANEUVERING PERFORMANCE REPORT
DI-017 2 AIRBORNE NOISE REPORT
DI-018 2 VIBRATION REPORT
DI-019 4 INTACT AND DAMAGE STABILITY REPORT
Deliverable Item Number: Revision Deliverable Title
DI-020 2 WEIGHT CONTROL PLAN
DI-021 2 CONTRACTOR DESING WEIGHT ESTIMATE
DI-023 2 MODEL TEST REPORT
DI-025 0 ACCESSIBILITY COMPLIANCE SUMMARY
DI-026-01 6 GENERAL ARRANGEMENT DRAWING
DI-026-02 3 COMPARTMENT LAYOUT DRAWINGS
DI-026-03 2 MIDSHIP SECTION DRAWING – ABS AIP
DI-026-04 2 TYPICAL SECTIONS DRAWING – ABS AIP
DI-026-05 2 SHELL EXPANSION DRAWING – ABS AIP
DI-026-05 4 SHELL EXPANSION DRAWING
DI-026-06 2 DECK AND PLATFORM DRAWING – ABS AIP
DI-026-06 3 DECK AND PLATFORM DRAWING
DI-026-07 1 SUPERSTRUCTURE DRAWING – ABS AIP
DI-026-07 2 SUPERSTRUCTURE DRAWING
DI-026-08 3 MAST AND FLAGSTAFF DRAWING
DI-026-10 4 TOPSIDE ARRANGEMENT DRAWING
DI-026-11 5 NAVIGATION LIGHTS DRAWING
DI-026-12 4 PILOT HOUSE /CHART AREA ARRANGEMENT DRAWING
DI-026-13 6 MACHINERY ARRANGEMENT DRAWING
DI-026-15 4 HANDLING SYSTEMS DRAWING
DI-026-16 7 ANCHORING AND MOORING DRAWING
DI-026-17 0 STRUCTURAL FIRE PROTECTION GUIDANCE DRAWING
DI-027-01 4 AREA/VOLUME REPORT
DI-027-02 2 PROPULSION SYSTEM REPORT
DI-027-03 5 AUXILIARY SYSTEMS REPORT, WHICH INCLUDES:
DI-027-03-01 3 SEAWATER SERVICE INCLUDING MAIN SEAWATER SYSTEM
LAYOUT DRAWING
DI-027-03-02 3 POTABLE WATER SYSTEM DRAWING
DI-027-03-03 2 FIRE MAIN SYSTEM DRAWING
DI-027-03-04 2 LUBRICATING OIL DRAWING
DI-027-03-05 2 COMPRESSED AIR SYSTEM DRAWING
DI-027-03-06 2 BALLAST SYSTEM DRAWING W/ BWTS DRAWING
DI-027-03-07 3 BILGE SYSTEM DRAWING
DI-027-03-08 3 FUEL OIL SYSTEM DRAWING
DI-027-04 5 POLLUTION CONTROL SYSTEMS REPORT, WHICH INCLUDES:
DI-027-04-01 2 DIESEL EXHAUST & SCRUBBER SYSTEM DRAWING
DI-027-04-02 2 OILY WASTE SYSTEM DRAWING
DI-027-04-03 2 SEWAGE AND GRAY WATER SYSTEM DRAWING
DI-027-04-04 3 DECK DRAINAGE DRAWING
DI-027-05 1 AUTOMATION CONTROL AND MONITORING SYSTEMS REPORT
DI-029 2 STACK GAS FLOW ANALYSIS REPORT
DI-030 5 ELECTRIC POWER LOAD ANALYSIS
DI-031 2 ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS ONE-LINE DIAGRAM
DI-032 2 PRELIMINARY FAULT CURRENT ANALYSIS REPORT
DI-033 3 COMMUNICATIONS REQUIREMENTS MATRICES
DI-034 6 HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM AND
REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS REPORT, WHICH INCLUDES:
DI-034-01 2 HVAC SYSTEM SCHEMATIC LAYOUT DRAWING
DI-035 76 BIDDING SPECIFICATIONS
FuncƟonal Design drawings shall meet the NaƟonal Park Service DSC Electronic Drawing Standards (EDS) 2021. Each submiƩal shall be clear, legible, and electronically developed and formaƩed (keyed/typed) unless otherwise specified. All submiƩals shall be prepared in the English language. ProducƟon Drawings do not need to meet the NPS DSC Electronic Drawing Standards.
The Contractor is responsible for providing all relevant plans, calculaƟons and documentaƟon reflecƟng the final as-built condiƟon of the vessel.
Table 5: Contract Data Requirements List
CDRL CDRL Title
CDRL-001 POST AWARD CONFERENCE AGENDA, PRESENTATIONS, AND MINUTES
CDRL-002 FUNCTIONAL DESIGN REVIEW AGENDAS, PRESENTATIONS, AND
MINUTES
CDRL-003
SHIPBUILDING PRODUCTION PROGRESS CONFERENCES AGENDAS,
PRESENTATIONS, AND MINUTES
CDRL-004 MASTER SCHEDULE
CDRL-005 REGULATORY BODY COMMUNICATIONS AND CORRESPONDANCE
CDRL-006 REGULATORY BODY COMMUNICATIONS AND CORRESPONDANCE LOG
CDRL-007 FUNCTIONAL DESIGN SUMMARY REPORT
CDRL-008 MASTER EQUIPMENT LIST/MAKER'S LIST
CDRL-009 CRITICAL AND VENDOR RECOMMENDED SPARE LIST
CDRL-010 3D HULL MODEL COMPUTER FILE
CDRL-011 SPEED AND POWER REPORT
CDRL-012 LIFECYCLE FUEL ESTIMATE AND LIFECYCLE COST SAVINGS STUDY
REPORT
CDRL-013 SEAKEEPING PERFORMANCE REPORT
CDRL-014 MANEUVERING PERFORMANCE REPORT
CDRL-015 AIRBORNE NOISE REPORT
CDRL-016 VIBRATION REPORT
CDRL-017 INTACT AND DAMAGE STABILITY REPORT
CDRL-018 WEIGHT CONTROL PLAN
CDRL-019 CONTRACTOR DESIGN WEIGHT ESTIMATE
CDRL-020 INCLINING EXPERIMENT PROCEDURES
CDRL-021 INCLINING EXPERIMENT REPORT
CDRL-022 FINAL WEIGHT REPORT
CDRL-023 TRIM AND STABILITY BOOKLET
CDRL-024 TRIM AND STABILITY COMPUTER PROGRAM
CDRL-025 BOOKLET OF TANK CAPACITY AND SOUNDING TABLES
CDRL-026 SCANTLING CALCULATIONS
CDRL-027 50-YEAR SERVICE LIFE STRUCTURAL FATIGUE ANALYSIS
CDRL-028 GROSS TONNAGE CALCULATION
CDRL-029 AREA/VOLUME REPORT
CDRL-030 PROPULSION SYSTEM REPORT
CDRL-031 PROPULSION SYSTEM ENGINEERING INTEGRATION PLAN
CDRL-032 PROPULSION CONTROL SYSTEM DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS
CDRL-033 AUXILIARY SYSTEMS REPORT
CDRL-034 AUTOMATION CONTROL AND MONITORING SYSTEMS REPORT
CDRL-035 ENDURANCE FUEL CALCULATIONS
CDRL-036 POLLUTION CONTROL SYSTEMS REPORT
CDRL-037 STACK GAS FLOW ANALYSIS REPORT
CDRL CDRL Title
CDRL-038 HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM AND
REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS REPORT
CDRL-039 CORROSION PREVENTION AND CONTROL REPORT
CDRL-040 ACCESSIBILITY COMPLIANCE REPORT
CDRL-041 DRAWING INDEX
CDRL-042 HULL LINES DRAWING
CDRL-043 APPENDAGE AND CONTROL SURFACE DRAWING
CDRL-044 GENERAL ARRANGEMENT DRAWING
CDRL-045 COMPARTMENT LAYOUT DRAWINGS
CDRL-046 HULL SCANTLINGS DRAWING
CDRL-047 MIDSHIP SECTION DRAWING
CDRL-048 TYPICAL SECTIONS DRAWING
CDRL-049 SHELL EXPANSION DRAWING
CDRL-050 DECK AND PLATFORM DRAWING
CDRL-051 SUPERSTRUCTURE DRAWING
CDRL-052 MAST AND FLAGSTAFF DRAWING
CDRL-053 TOPSIDE ARRANGEMENT DRAWING
CDRL-054 NAVIGATION LIGHTS DRAWING
CDRL-055 PILOT HOUSE/CHART AREA ARRANGEMENT DRAWING
CDRL-056 LINE OF SIGHT PLAN
CDRL-057 LIFESAVING AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT DRAWING
CDRL-058 MACHINERY ARRANGEMENT DRAWING
CDRL-059 PROPULSION SYSTEM INTEGRATED EQUIPMENT VENDOR DRAWINGS
CDRL-060 PROPULSION SHAFTING ARRANGEMENT DRAWING
CDRL-061 PROPELLER DRAWING
CDRL-062 PROPELLER BLADE GAUGE DRAWING
CDRL-063 FIRE CONTROL PLAN
CDRL-064 STRUCTURAL FIRE PROTECTION PLAN
CDRL-065 DAMAGE CONTROL PLAN
CDRL-066 STEERING SYSTEMS DRAWING
CDRL-067 HANDLING SYSTEMS DRAWING
CDRL-068 ANCHORING AND MOORING DRAWING
CDRL-069 EQUIPMENT REMOVAL DRAWING
CDRL-070 CARGO SECUREMENT DRAWING
CDRL-071 CRADLE ARRANGEMENT
CDRL-072 STAIRS & LADDERS
CDRL-073 DOORS, WINDOWS, HATCHES & MANHOLES
CDRL-074 CRANE FOUNDATION
CDRL-075 DRAFT MARKS AND HULL MARKINGS
CDRL-076 BUILT IN AND INDEPENDENT TANKS
CDRL-077 WELDING SCHEDULE AND SEQUENCE
CDRL-078 LIFTING PAD EYE DETAILS
CDRL-079 DOCKING PLAN
CDRL-080 SEACHEST ARRANGEMENT
CDRL-081 SEAWATER SERVICE INCLUDING MAIN SEAWATER SYSTEM LAYOUT
DRAWING
CDRL-082 POTABLE WATER SYSTEM DRAWING
CDRL-083 FIRE MAIN SYSTEM DRAWING
CDRL-084 FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM DRAWING
CDRL-085 LUBRICATING OIL DRAWING
CDRL-086 COMPRESSED AIR SYSTEM DRAWING
CDRL-087 BALLAST SYSTEM DRAWING W/ BWTS DRAWING
CDRL-088 BILGE SYSTEM DRAWING
CDRL-089 FUEL OIL SYSTEM DRAWING
CDRL-090 FILLS, VENTS, AND SOUNDS SYSTEM DRAWING
CDRL-091 DIESEL EXHAUST & SCRUBBER SYSTEM DRAWING
CDRL-092 OILY WASTE SYSTEM DRAWING
CDRL-093 SEWAGE AND GRAY WATER SYSTEM DRAWING
CDRL-094 DECK DRAINAGE DRAWING
CDRL-095 HVAC SYSTEM DRAWING
CDRL-096 VENTILATION SYSTEM DRAWING
CDRL-097 SHIP’S WHISTLE DRAWING
CDRL-098 ELECTRIC POWER LOAD ANALYSIS
CDRL-099 ELECTRIC SYSTEMS ONE-LINE DIAGRAM
CDRL-100 PRELIMINARY FAULT CURRENT ANALYSIS REPORT
CDRL-101 LIGHTING SYSTEM ONE-LINE DIAGRAMS
CDRL-102 LIGHTING SYSTEM CALCULATIONS
CDRL-103 RUNNING, SIGNAL, AND ANCHOR LIGHTS, AND SEARCHLIGHTS
DRAWING
CDRL-104 PILOT HOUSE MAIN CONSOLE (PHMC) AND BRIDGE WINGS SECTIONS AND
FACE ARRANGEMENTS, INCLUDING MAIN CONTROL CONSOLE (MCC) AND
SHIP CONTROL CONSOLE (SCC)
CDRL-105 MACHINERY CENTRALIZED CONTROL SYSTEM (MCCS) BLOCK
WIRING/SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE DESIGN
CDRL-106 PRELIMINARY MIMIC SCREENS TO BE USED IN THE MCCS
CDRL-107 INTEGRATED BRIDGE SYSTEM (IBS) TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION
CDRL-108 INTEGRATED BRIDGE SYSTEM (IBS) VENDOR EQUIPMENT DRAWINGS
CDRL-109 INTEGRATED BRIDGE SYSTEM (IBS) BLOCK WIRING/SYSTEM
ARCHITECTURE DRAWING
CDRL-110 CYBERSECURITY INFORMATION FOR CONTROL AND COMMUNICATIONS
SYSTEMS
CDRL-111 COMMUNICATIONS REQUIREMENTS MATRICES
CDRL-112 INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM BLOCK WIRING
DIAGRAMS
CDRL-113 SHIPBOARD NETWORKS DRAWING
CDRL-114 NETWORK TELEPHONE DIRECTORY
CDRL-115 INTEGRATED MONITORING ALARM AND CONTROL SYSTEM (IMACS)
DRAWING
CDRL-116 GENERAL ALARM AND PA SYSTEM DRAWING
CDRL-117 SOUND POWERED PHONE DRAWING
CDRL-118 FIRE DETECTION AND ALARM SYSTEM DRAWING
CDRL-119 TANK LEVEL INDICATOR SYSTEM DRAWING
CDRL-120 ACCESS CONTROL PLAN
CDRL-121 SECURITY AND CCTV SYSTEMS DRAWING
CDRL-122 JOINER SCHEDULE
CDRL-123 PAINT SCHEDULE
CDRL-124 DECK COVERING SCHEDULE
CDRL-125 INSULATION SCHEDULE
CDRL-126 KEY AND KEYCARD TAG INDEX
CDRL-127 LIST OF LUBRICANTS
CDRL-128 DOCK AND SEA TEST AND TRIAL PLAN
CDRL-129 DOCK AND SEA TEST AND TRIAL AGENDA
CDRL-130 DOCK AND SEA TEST AND TRIAL REPORT
CDRL-131 TEST AND SURVEY REPORTS AND RESULTS
CDRL-132 COMMERCIAL TECHNICAL MANUALS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
CDRL-133 OIL MANAGEMENT PLAN
CDRL-134 OIL TRANSFER PROCEDURES
CDRL-135 BALLAST WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN
CDRL-136 SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
CDRL-137 PERIODIC SAFETY TEST PROCEDURES
CDRL-138 TIER 4 ENGINE TECHNICAL FILES
CDRL-139 CARGO LOADING PLAN
020.3 DeviaƟons
Should the Contractor desire to deviate from this SpecificaƟon and/or the Contract Drawings, they shall submit their request in wriƟng to the NaƟonal Park Service in accordance with US Federal AcquisiƟon Requirements and Contract Requirements. Each proposed deviaƟon request shall be accompanied by a detailed analysis and comparison of the equipment, material or arrangement specified, and the equipment, material or arrangement proposed, including features, dimensions, performance characterisƟcs, benefit to the Vessel Owner, and compelling reason the deviaƟon should be made. The request shall include, but is not limited to:
Desired deviaƟon Reason for the deviaƟon Detailed analysis (as stated above) Detailed analysis and idenƟficaƟon of impact on speed, maneuvering, mission supportability, draŌ, and regulatory compliance Impact on schedule Impact of regulatory review and classificaƟon SupporƟng documentaƟon (i.e., cut sheets, engineering drawings, photos, etc.)
Cost Impact CumulaƟve impact with any and all other requested deviaƟons, and/or requested and approved deviaƟons.
In the absence of compelling reasons for making the deviaƟon, the Contractor’s proposal may be denied. Approval of a deviaƟon from the SpecificaƟon shall not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility for regulatory approval or saƟsfactory operaƟon of the vessel systems. The Contractor shall also be responsible for any cascading effects on the design as determined by the Vessel Owner and Owner’s RepresentaƟve.
The Contractor bears ulƟmate responsibility for saƟsfactory performance of all systems/arrangements impacted or affected by an approved deviaƟon as well as the operaƟon of the completed vessel, as affected by the deviaƟon.
No deviaƟons shall commence without a wriƩen approval from the NaƟonal Park Service.
If a deviaƟon is approved by the NaƟonal Park Service, it is the sole responsibility of the Contractor to coordinate with all applicable regulatory bodies and provide any addiƟonal engineering effort to meet the condiƟons of those bodies and this specificaƟon. In addiƟon, the NaƟonal Park Service approval of a deviaƟon does not consƟtute approval for any degradaƟon in vessel speed, maneuvering, mission supportability, draŌ, and regulatory compliance. The Contractor bears responsibility for ensuring that the NaƟonal Park Service approved Contractor requested deviaƟon does not result in adverse impact on the vessel or vessel performance.
The Contractor shall bear all costs associated with any requested and/or approved deviaƟons, including engineering, esƟmaƟng, administraƟve and overhead, regulatory review and approval, construcƟon and test and trials.
070 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
071 Access, Overhead and Headroom Clearances
The hull, engine, electricity, navigaƟon, and communicaƟon systems of the vessel shall be posiƟoned in such a manner that they shall be easily accessible or be easily taken out of the vessel in case of a failure. For maintenance, repair and operaƟng purposes easy access to all equipment, ouƞiƫng and engine systems on the vessel shall be provided. Removal routes shall be determined for the repair of the main equipment. Equipment and machinery shall be installed with equipment removal routes. Pipes, ducts, wireways, and other permanent fiƫngs shall be accessible for maintenance, and shall be kept clear of equipment removal routes.
VerƟcal ladders shall not be considered a means of escape from public spaces. Interior inclined ladders located in spaces where personnel may traverse beneath shall be fiƩed with a protecƟve shield to prevent debris from falling and becoming a hazard.
To the extent pracƟcable the finished ceiling height shall be 7 feet, 3 inches above Main Deck.
Minimum headroom for crew and passengers above Main Deck shall be 7 feet, 1-1/2 inches with the excepƟon of the ceiling at the forward end of the passenger compartment which shall be as shown in the drawings. DeviaƟons may be approved on a case-by-case basis.
Door openings shall provide a clear width of 32 inches (815 mm) minimum. Clear openings of doorways with swinging doors shall be measured between the face of the door and the stop, with the door open 90 degrees.
Means shall be provided to allow removal from the ship of propulsion motors, thruster motors, and generator rotors for periodic maintenance. Bolted equipment removal plates (BERP) or welded equipment removal plates (WERP) shall be provided for removal of engines, generators, propulsion motors, thruster motors, generator rotors, air condiƟoning and refrigeraƟon plants, and large equipment and components where the size of the item or component to be shipped or unshipped exceeds door or hatch sizes. Removal of the BERPs or WERPs shall not require the removal of other fixed ship structure. Ancillary systems shall be kept clear of BERP or WERP openings. The selecƟon of a BERP or WERP shall be based on the regularity of need for equipment removal and shall be subject to approval by the NPS or NPS RepresentaƟve. Where equipment can be expected to require removal every eight years or less, a BERP shall be used for removal.
For longer periods, a WERP may be acceptable. As a minimum, a WERP shall be provided in the Main Machinery Room. Monorails, pad eyes, and liŌing fiƫngs shall be provided and aƩached permanently to adequate structure, to permit equipment and machinery installaƟons and removals, and transport of equipment to and from workshops and shore. Tiedowns for deck cargo shall be provided. A waterƟght, reinforced soŌ patch shall also be provided in the exterior cargo deck above the Engineer’s Workshop.
Washers, dryers, hot water heaters, and other domesƟc equipment shall be capable of being removed from the ship without dismantling the equipment, joiner work, or doorways.
072 Government RegulaƟon and Other Requirements
The vessel shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the applicable requirements of the United States Coast Guard (USCG) and ABS regulaƟons and receive the appropriate cerƟficaƟons.
The most recent adopted versions of regulaƟons and standards listed below shall be applied.
1. 33 CFR Subchapter O – PolluƟon
2. 33 CFR Subchapter E – Inland NavigaƟon Rules
3. 46 CFR Subchapter H – Passenger Vessels
4. 46 CFR Subchapter E – Load Line
5. 46 CFR Subchapter W – Lifesaving Appliances and Arrangements
6. 49 CFR Subchapter C – Hazardous Materials RegulaƟons
7. ABS Marine Vessel Rules
8. ABS Rules for Building and Classing Marine Vessels – Part 5C – Chapter 7 – Vessels
Intended to Carry Passengers
9. ABS Guide for Crew Habitability on Ships
10. ABS Guide for Passenger Comfort on Ships
11. ABS Guide for the ApplicaƟon of Ergonomics to Marine Systems
12. ABS Guide for Hybrid and All-Electric Power Systems for Marine and Offshore
ApplicaƟons
13. ABS Guide for Lithium-ion BaƩeries in the Marine and Offshore Industries
14. NFPA 301 – Code for Safety to Life from Fire on Merchant Vessels
15. US Access Board Passenger Vessel Accessibility Guidelines
The hull of the Vessel shall be designed and constructed conforming to ABS Rules, with the aim of meeƟng operaƟonal and technical requirements. Design and construcƟon conformity of the Vessel to the standards, supervision and approval shall be obtained during design and ConstrucƟon phases.
073 VibraƟon and Noise
During sea trials, the Contractor shall conduct noise and vibraƟon surveys in all the spaces listed in Appendix A of the ABS Guide for Crew Habitability. All HVAC equipment shall be operaƟng normally during the trials. The noise and vibraƟon limits are given in Appendix A in accordance with ABS Guide for Crew Habitability.
The Contractor shall be responsible for locaƟng and correcƟng unsaƟsfactory vibraƟon or noise condiƟons.
Final vibraƟon and noise reading locaƟons and tesƟng condiƟons shall be subject to approval by the NPS’s RepresentaƟve.
074 Welding
All welding and welding procedures shall be in accordance with the approved procedures and current rules of the American Bureau of Shipping. Electrodes / welding wires approved by ABS shall be used for welding. The Contractor shall employ appropriate welding procedures and grounding connecƟons to preclude the possibility of anodic erosion of the hull aŌer launching.
Weld procedures shall be developed in accordance with the American Welding Society standards and all welders shall be cerƟfied to the approved procedures by either USCG or ABS.
IntermiƩent welding shall only be used where permiƩed by the classificaƟon society rules.
075 Stability
The vessel is to comply with the stability requirements 46 CFR Subchapter S and ABS Marine Vessel Rules based on the operaƟonal profile outline in SecƟon 000. The Contractor shall deliver the vessel with a stability book prepared by a Naval Architect adhering to the guidance of 46 CFR
170.110. The stability book shall be reviewed and approved by ABS on behalf of the USCG clearly defining the lightship characterisƟcs and summarizing the allowable condiƟons of operaƟon, in accordance with the requirements of the load line assignment.
The stability booklet shall at a minimum be calculated in accordance with the following secƟons of 46 CFR Subchapter S.
1. 46 CFR 170 Subpart E – Weather Criteria, 170.170
2. 46 CFR 170 Subpart E – Weather Criterion, 170.173(c)
3. 46 CFR 173 Subpart B – LiŌing, 173.005
4. 46 CFR 171 Subpart B – Passenger heel requirements, 171.050 (b)
5. 46 CFR 171 Subpart C – Damage Stability, 171.080
6. 46 CFR 28 Subpart A – Icing, 28.550(c).
The final stability calculaƟons and booklet shall be performed aŌer the inclining test has been conducted and approved. The approved lightship weight, based on the results of the inclining test, shall be used in the final stability calculaƟons. The final stability calculaƟons and booklet shall plot the above loading condiƟons against an allowable KG curve.
The Contractor shall prepare a Trim and Stability Computer Program specific to this ship and shall be provided on a memory storage device to permit determining and evaluaƟng trim and stability condiƟons with known loads and at observed draŌ mark readings and shall be consistent in all respects to the final ABS-approved Trim and Stability Booklet. The program shall include weight centers in three planes and shall be accurate throughout the range of expected trim condiƟons.
The program shall include the ability to determine the effects of localized superstructure icing as well as miscellaneous deck loads, permit the entry of soundings and tank capaciƟes, vary the fluid density for each tank independently, permit the entry of user defined weights and loads, present a graphical representaƟon of loading, and provide loading printouts. The computer program shall alert the operator when an unsafe stability condiƟon is presented. The computer program shall be provided with a user-friendly graphical interface and a separate instrucƟon manual.
078 Materials and Workmanship
The vessel is to be built in accordance with the current shipbuilding pracƟce and workmanship standard of the builder’s yard, which has been approved as required by the classificaƟon society where necessary.
The Contractor shall supply the necessary labor, material, skill, and equipment required to complete and test the construcƟon of the vessel. All materials shall be new unless specific approval to the contrary is obtained from NPS in wriƟng.
The work shall be complete in all respects. Anything inadvertently omiƩed from the Plans and this SpecificaƟon that is necessary and usual to complete a vessel, shall be supplied as a part of this Contract. Materials used and the workmanship thereon shall be of the best descripƟon and quality throughout and of adequate sizes to accomplish the purpose intended. The work, in every respect, shall be made under the supervision and to the complete saƟsfacƟon of U.S. NPS and their RepresentaƟve. All ouƞiƫng and equipment, including lifesaving and damage control equipment, required to achieve a USCG endorsement and ABS classificaƟon shall be provided by the Contractor and included with the vessel upon delivery, whether or not specified in these Technical SpecificaƟons.
The vessel shall be constructed of the best commercial marine grade materials and components.
Where corrosion resistant stainless steel (CRES) is used, it shall be ASTM A276 or A473 Class 316, passivated, unless otherwise noted herein.
Materials subject to test and inspecƟon used in the construcƟon of the vessel shall comply with the rules of the USCG.
Where fasteners, pipe, tube, sheet metal, or plates and shapes are described as being "stainless steel," marine grade 300 series stainless steel shall be used in all cases. Fasteners and piping shall be 316 or 316L stainless steel unless otherwise specifically stated in the Contract SpecificaƟon and Contract Drawings.
No product or material used in the construcƟon of the vessel may contain asbestos or lead paint.
079 Environmental CondiƟons
The equipment and system ambient working is summarized as follows, Sea water 30 ºF, 70 ºF Air outside 10 ºF, 75 ºF Air Pressure 1000 mbar RelaƟve Humidity outside 30%, 70%
Design parameters shall be selected to saƟsfy the climate suitable for the accommodaƟon and operaƟon area of the vessel.
090 SPARE PARTS, TOOLS
Spare parts and tools are to be delivered in accordance with recommendaƟons from class, authoriƟes, and suppliers for unrestricted voyage. The spare parts are to be located in suitable and well secured places. Shelves and lockers are to be arranged for the stowage of spare parts.
100 HULL STRUCTURE
100.1 General ConstrucƟon
The hull of the vessel, superstructure, deck houses and foundaƟons shall be calculated, designed, and include structural fire protecƟon in accordance with USCG and ABS Marine Vessel Rules.
Dimensional calculaƟons of hull structural members, superstructure, deck house, and foundaƟons shall be made in compliance with the ABS regulaƟons and built according to the drawings approved by ABS Marine Vessel Rules. The Contract Drawings referenced by this secƟon describe primary structure and are not intended to show all required structure. The Contractor shall be responsible for all minor structure including foundaƟons, brackeƟng, hangers, supports, framing, containment, enclosures and localized sƟffening that may be necessary but not shown by the drawings.
The Contractor shall be responsible for conducƟng a 50-year service life structural faƟgue analysis and submit to ABS for review and approval.
120 HULL
Fabricate the steel hull with minimum scantling as shown on the Contract Drawings. Provide adequate support for plaƟng during assembly and welding to minimize distorƟon. All plates shall be adequately sƟffened to prevent vibraƟon drumming with properly sized sƟffeners. If a plate exceeds distorƟon limits, addiƟonal sƟffening shall be added at no increased cost to NPS.
Transverse and longitudinal bulkheads shall be located as shown on the Contract Drawings.
120.1 Shell PlaƟng
The shell plaƟng shall be fully welded. The shell plaƟng shall be made of welded steel sheets and adapted into the form of hull.
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