DONALD HORSLEY Provide Tow Services SOW (Rev-2).pdf

WORK ITEM 1: Towing Services, Provide

1. SCOPE

1.1 Intent. This work item describes the requirements for the Contractor to provide vessel towing services between the transit locations identified in Table 1

TABLE 1 - TRANSIT LOCATIONS

POINT OF DEPARTURE POINT OF ARRIVAL

IVO Southwest Pass Fairway Anchorage, LA 28° 53N, 089° 20.0W

Coast Guard Base 1790 Saturn Blvd

New Orleans, LA 70129

1.2 Government-furnished property.

None.

2. REFERENCES

COAST GUARD DRAWINGS

None

COAST GUARD PUBLICATIONS

Surface Forces Logistics Center Standard Specification 0000 (SFLC Std Spec 0000), 2022, General Requirements Coast Guard Commandant Instruction (COMDTINST) M16672.2D, Mar 1999, Navigation Rules, International-Inland

OTHER REFERENCES

None

3. REQUIREMENTS

3.1 General. The Contractor must provide the necessary towing equipment and rigging, install towing fittings on the vessel, prepare the vessel for the tow, provide a towing vessel, qualified pilot, riding crew and assist tugs, and accomplish tow of vessel from the point of departure to the point of arrival designated in paragraph 1.1 (Intent). Towing operations must be conducted in accordance with COMDTINST M16672.2D and all federal, State, and local regulations. The Contractor must not use shipboard winches or any other deck machinery to control or winch the vessel for towing operations but may use appropriate attachment points on the vessel to secure and control the vessel during towing operations.

3.1.1 CIR.

None.

3.1.2 Tech Rep.

Not applicable.

3.1.3 Protective measures. The Contractor must furnish and install all protective measures in accordance with SFLC Std Spec 0000, paragraph 3.3.3 (Vessel component, space, and equipment protection).

3.1.4 Interferences. The Contractor must handle all interferences in accordance with SFLC Std Spec 0000, paragraph 3.3.5 (Interferences).

3.2 Towing plan. The Contractor must submit a written towing plan to the COR for review and approval a minimum of 48 hours prior to the scheduled tow. This plan must include two methods of tow connection:

(a) Main Tow Connection and (b) Emergency Tow Connection, both of which must include all details such as connection points, and size of lines. The towing plan must also include but is not limited to the following:

• A statement of operating procedure and safety requirements.

• Communication plan.

• Any special precautions or actions required because of characteristics or conditions of vessel.

• Description of all stations to be manned and functions to be performed.

3.3 Sailing plan. The Contractor must provide to the COR a sailing plan for transit under tow from the point of departure to the point of arrival designated in Table 1.

3.4 Towing requirements.

3.4.1 Daylight towing. Upon COR approval of Towing Plan, the Contractor must ensure the tow tug arrives and departs the point of departure during daylight hours.

NOTE

While the vessel is required to leave the point of departure during daylight hours, towing operations may continue through the night provided operations are conducted in accordance with COMDTINST M16672.2D and all Federal, State, and local regulations.

3.4.2 Watch. The Contractor must provide continuous watch on tow connections and apply grease to applicable chocks.

3.4.3 Weather. The Contractor must ensure towing operations are conducted only in good weather. The Contractor must obtain a weather report 24 hours before departure for a period of at least 48 hours after departure over the intended route. Submit CFR. Wind speeds must not exceed 25 knots for the entire duration of towing operations. The maximum speed of the vessel must not exceed six knots at any time during towing operations.

3.4.4 Signaling. The Contractor must use light and sound signals in accordance with COMDTINST M16672.2D.

3.4.5 Personnel onboard vessel. If personnel are onboard the vessel during tow operations, the Contractor must be aware of all personnel onboard, including both Coast Guard and civilian. The Contractor must have direct contact via radio with the personnel and must provide them direction as necessary during the operations.

3.4.6 Overboard suction and discharge preparation. The Contractor must close all piping system valves designated by the Coast Guard Inspector are closed for transit. The Contractor must shut and wire all overboard suctions and discharges not required for transit as designated by the Coast Guard Inspector.

Submit CFR.

3.5 Period of Performance. The period of performance is 9 June 2025.

4. NOTES

None.

WORK ITEM 1: Towing Services, Provide