Respondent QA Training Ships v3.docx

Respondent Questions - PRESOLICITATION MIB/FP/ID US Maritime Training Ships - 693JF725B000003

· We understand that these vessels are currently entered with The American P&I Club. Do you know if that is on a mutual or fixed premium basis?

· Answer: Certificate of Entry States “The Member and any Co-Assureds named in this Certificate of Entry are liable to pay Mutual Premium as provided for in Rule 4.” For NO RECOURSE CLAUSE it says, “Notwithstanding anything in the Rules to the contrary, it is understood and agreed that with reference to the Rules and specifically Class I, Rule 4, Section 1.1, cover provided hereunder is on the basis of Fixed Premium.”

· With respect to the midshipmen / crew shown per vessel, which was on the high side at 760 on the larger vessels. Is this referencing the pool of trainees?

· Answer: the larger vessels with capacity of 760 carry 160 crew and 600 midshipmen.

· Do you know when the Hull & Machinery renews and where this is placed?

· Answer: MARAD self-insures for Hull & Machinery.

· Loss runs for the past five years?

· Answer: There have been no claims made against this policy in the last 5 years.

· Confirmation of the schedule of vessels insured in each of those five years.

· Answer: Vessels insured during those 5 years are

· Those mentioned in the pre-solicitation: T/S EMPIRE STATE, T/S PATRIOT STATE, T/S GOLDEN STATE, TS STATE OF MICHIGAN.

· Vessels that are now (or scheduled to be) downgraded: TS GENERAL RUDDER, TS KENNEDY, MV ZERA L. TANNER

· Limits of insurance carried annually over the same five-year period.

· Answer: Coverage for each vessel is $1B per incident.

· Any recent survey findings that identified notable conditions or deficiencies—particularly for the vessels currently scheduled for coverage?

· Answer: There are no notable conditions or deficiencies.

· Crew and Midshipman Composition The pre-solicitation lists combined crew and midshipmen figures of up to 760 persons for several vessels. For clarity, could you confirm whether this total reflects both cadets and professional crew? Additionally, could you elaborate on the general roles and functions midshipmen perform aboard the training vessels during standard operations?

· Answer: The 760 total reflects both cadets and professional crew. Marine Engineering and Marine Transportation Cadets must complete at least four sea terms to accrue no less than 180 approved days over the four years of matriculation. During voyages, each cadet rotates through classroom and laboratory training and participate in ship operations, including deck and engine watches, maintenance, and emergency drills. (Source: Mass Maritime Faculty Handbook).

· Headcount by Vessel To better understand exposure by vessel, would you kindly provide a breakdown of the midshipmen and crew numbers for each individual ship? We would also appreciate confirmation as to whether both midshipmen and crew fall under the American Club Protection and Indemnity (P&I) policy coverage.

· Answer: The breakdown is 600 cadets and 160 crew for T/S EMPIRE STATE, T/S PATRIOT STATE, T/S GOLDEN STATE, T/S STATE OF MAINE, and T/S LONESTAR STATE. T/S STATE OF MICHIGAN is 9 crew, 64 cadets. T/S GOLDEN BEAR is 68 Crew, 312 Cadets. All fall under P&I coverage.

· Deductible Terms We understand the policy is structured with a fixed $1 billion limit. Could you please confirm the deductible amount associated with this P&I coverage?

· Answer: DEDUCTIBLE is $10,000 from all claims, fees and expenses, each accident or occurrence, however the maximum annual deductible absorption by the Member shall not exceed $100,000 per policy period.

· Nature of Vessel Operations It is our understanding that these vessels are primarily used for cadet training and educational cruises. Could you provide additional detail regarding the types of operations regularly carried out on board to confirm our assumptions?

· Answer: Secondary mission is to support Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) with cargo storage, delivery capability, onboard housing capability (including billeting, meals, and shipboard support services) in support of disaster operations.

· Coverage Structure – Fixed vs. Mutual The synopsis refers to a fixed premium and limit. Could you confirm that the entire entry with the American Club is structured on a fixed premium basis and that no portion of the coverage is arranged on a mutual entry basis?

· Answer: Confirmed.

· Eligibility for Mutual Entry Finally, are there any MARAD or federal contracting policy restrictions.

· Answer: No.