69727618Q000004_0001_FY18_GEN_RUDDER_SPRING_REPAIRS.pdf

ITEM 12: (OPTION) TOWING OF VESSEL – TO THE BEAUMONT RESERVE FLEET

FACILITY

1.0 ABSTRACT: Contractor shall perform a dead ship tow of the TS GENERAL RUDDER, from its present location at Texas A&M Dock, Galveston, Texas, to the Beaumont Reserve Fleet, Beaumont Texas

2.0 REFERENCES:

2.1 None

3.0 ITEM LOCATION/ DESCRIPTION:

2.2 Location: Texas A&M Galveston Texas

2.3 Description: All Towing Preparation and Services from Texas A&M to Beaumont Reserve

Fleet

4.0 OWNER FURNISHED EQUIPMENT / MATERIAL / SERVICES: As defined in paragraphs below.

4.1 Emergency Tow Line

4.2 Industrial support including labor, materials and services to disconnect pier services.

5.0 STATEMENT OF WORK

5.1 Provide tugs, pilots, towing equipment, line handlers, riding crew and other personnel as required to take possession of the TS GENERAL RUDDER at Texas A&M Dock Galveston, Texas, to the Beaumont Reserve Fleet. The Contractor shall be responsible for all expenses and fees associated with the towing evolution.

5.2 The Contractor shall be responsible for all aspects of towing. For the purpose of the tow, the vessel shall be considered a completely “Dead Ship” at all times including letting go, and while under tow. The vessel is considered an inactive vessel of the U.S. DOT Maritime Administration RRF Program.

5.3 The Contractor shall comply with the applicable regulatory requirements of the USCG and

ABS for all towing preparations and procedures. The Contractor shall develop and submit to TSI a “Dead Ship Towing Plan” in accordance with US Coast Guard Marine Safety Manual Volume II, Chapter 6, Section C.11.

5.4 The Contractor shall solicit and obtain all necessary certificates for all tows. The following documents shall be obtained by the Contractor and delivered to the Owner’s Representative prior to towing of the vessel:

5.4.1 Insurance Certificate

5.4.2 Copy of Marine Surveyor’s Report

5.4.3 Copy of Permit to Proceed

5.4.4 Towing Certificates

5.4.5 Daily Vessel Position Reports while vessel under tow.

5.5 Provide the services of a Warranty Surveying Company, accepted by the Contractor's insurance underwriter, to make recommendations for the vessel’s suitability of arrangements for a trip in tow.

5.5.1 The Company shall provide the services of a qualified marine surveyor to perform a complete a pre-tow survey. The marine surveyor shall examine the ship and ensure that the ship is in all respects ready for safe towing. The survey must include an inspection of the rudder locks and the main propulsion propeller shaft locks for correct installation. It shall be the Contractor’s responsibility to ensure the shaft locks and rudder locks are properly and securely installed.

5.5.2 All pre-tow surveys must also include the performance of stability calculations for the ship in its “then-current” condition. Any measures necessary to prepare the ship for safe towing, as directed by the marine surveyor, shall be the Contractor’s responsibility and shall be accomplished at the Contractor’s expense.

5.5.3 Owner shall be given two days’ notice for attendance of surveyor to arrive for joint survey.

5.5.4 The Contractor shall comply with the applicable regulatory requirements of the USCG and ABS for all towing notifications, preparations and procedures.

5.5.5 The Contractor shall submit to the Owner’s Representative electronic (PDF) copies of the Marine Surveyor’s pre-tow survey reports three days prior to the towing the vessel. The reports must include the statement of the ship’s fitness for that tow and all stability calculations based on the “then-current” conditions of load, fuel, and ballast.

5.6 Prepare the vessel for tow in compliance with the recommendations of the above mentioned marine surveyor and the Owner's Representative. The following preparations, at the minimum, shall be accomplished by the Contractor:

5.6.1 Close and secure all watertight and weather tight closures throughout the vessel.

5.6.2 Ensure proper installation of propulsion shaft lock and rudder locks

5.6.3 Supply and rig a towing bridle and install towing padeye(s) as required. The towing bridle shall be a three part chain bridle fitted with a flounder plate. The chain is to be of adequate size and strength to suit the task. The entire assembly shall be certified. Upon completion of the contract, the Contractor’s bridle shall be removed from the vessel.

5.6.4 Contractor shall install an “emergency towing hawser” on the ship as provided by the owner. Contractor shall attach a retrieving line and buoy and any safety cables required.

5.6.5 Contractor shall secure (by lashing and shoring) all loose gear throughout the vessel. The use of duct tape or strapping tape shall not be used for lashing purposes.

5.6.6 Ensure all sea valves are closed and locked shut.

5.6.7 Provide and install two each bilge water level alarms in the main engine room and the boiler room that provides power to a flashing light positioned on the highest point of the vessel. Purpose is to alert towing company of any possible breach(s) in engine room spaces

5.7 Arrange a pre shift survey with the owners’ representatives to review requirements for this evolution. A tug representative must be in attendance at this meeting.

5.8 Provide a sufficient number of towing vessels of adequate size and horsepower, towing gear, all pilots, battery powered lights, safety and boarding equipment, line handlers, and riding crews required to perform a safe and complete tow. The Contractor shall nominate the towing vessel(s) to the marine surveyor who will evaluate the adequacy of these vessels.

5.9 The Contractor shall provide a suitable riding crew in order to perform a safe tow of the vessel.

In the case of an ocean tow, the riding crew shall ride the vessel from the mooring to the first sea buoy and shall board the vessel at the first inbound pilot station and ride the vessel to the Contractor’s facility. The Contractor shall be responsible for providing the safe transportation/launch of crew to / from the vessel at the respective sea buoys.

5.9.1 The riding crews shall consist of ample persons with one (1) foreman, all of whom are to be experienced in shipboard operations and possess a full knowledge of all aspects of line handling.

5.9.2 Provide minimum of three (3) portable radio transceivers capable of transmitting and receiving on all standard VHF marine frequencies; one (1) at vessel's bow, one

(1) at stern and one (1) with attendant alongside the Pilot on the bridge.

5.9.3 The riding crews shall be outfitted with all the equipment and tools deemed necessary in accordance with standard marine practice. Particular attention should be paid to the fact that power and lighting will not be available.

5.9.4 The riding crews will be responsible for stowing all mooring lines upon sailing.

5.9.5 The Contractor shall provide sufficient food, water and provisions for all riding crews, including pilots.

5.9.6 Provide portable sanitation facilities on the stern of the vessel, for use of the riding crew, during manned portions of the tow to and from the Contractor's yard.

5.9.7 Note: If the vessel is being towed inside coastal waters the vessels regular crew may remain on board and the SSDG may be operated to support the crew. This does not alleviate the responsibility of the Contractor to provide a riding crew. For a tow outside of inland waters, the vessel crew may remain onboard during the portion of the tow that is on confined, navigable waterways, rivers, bays and channels.

5.9.8 If the vessel is towed outside of inland waters, riding crews will only be used in that portion of the tow that is on confined, navigable waterways, rivers, bays, and cha-nnels. No crew will ride any part of an open ocean tow.

5.10 The Contractor shall keep MARAD’s representative informed as of the daily position of the vessel and as emergency situation arises. A copy of the noon position report shall be delivered to the Owner’s Representative by 1400 hours EST each day during the tow.

6.0 PERFORMANCE CRITERIA / DELIVERABLES

6.1 Identify Tugs to be utilized 72 hours prior to day of the tow

6.2 Insurance Certificate

6.3 Copy of Marine Surveyor’s Report

6.4 Copy of Permit to Proceed

6.5 Towing Certificates

6.6 Daily Vessel Position Reports while vessel under tow.

7.0 NOTES: NONE ADDITIONAL