General_Rudder_Propulsion_Control_Upgrade_Amend_1.pdf

TS General Rudder

PROPULSION CONTROL

UPGRADE

TABLE OF CONTENTS TS GENERAL RUDDER

NO. ITEM PAGE

T/S GENERAL RUDDER - CHARACTERISTICS

ITEM 001-GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

ITEM 002-PROPULSION AND BOW THRUSTER CONTROLS

ITEM 003-METERS AND INDICATING LIGHTS

ITEM 004-SPARE PARTS

ITEM 005-SUPPLEMENTAL LABOR

ITEM 006-SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL

TS GENERAL RUDDER

PROPULSION CONTROL UPGRADE

SPECIFICATION

T/S GENERAL RUDDER - CHARACTERISTICS

PRINCIPAL CHARACTERISTICS

Official Number ................................................................ CG002248 Former Name ................................................................... T/V KINGS POINTER Designation ...................................................................... TAGOS 2 Vessel Type ..................................................................... Ocean Surveillance Builder .............................................................................. Tacoma Boatbuilding Company .......................................................................................... Tacoma, Washington Keel Laid .......................................................................... 10 JAN 83 Commissioned ................................................................. 29 JUL 84 Radio Call Letters ............................................................ WTDL Length Overall ................................................................. 224'-00" Beam ............................................................................... 43'-00" Design Draft ..................................................................... 15'-01" Height of the Antenna above Design Draft ...................... 71'-00" Bridge Height above Design Draft ................................... 32'-04" Deadweight ...................................................................... 2,250 tons Displacement at design draft ........................................... 2,285 tons Gross Tonnage ................................................................ 1,914 tons Net Tonnage .................................................................... 574 tons Propulsion ........................................................................ Diesel Electric Cruising Speed ................................................................ 10 knots Complement Pollution Control .............................................................. Type II, MSD Coast Guard Inspected .................................................... Public Nautical School Ship Classification Society ....................................................... American Bureau of Shipping .......................................................................................... Maltese Cross A1 E Ice Strengthened

ENGINEERING PARTICULARS:

Certificated for ................................................................. Unattended Engine Room Operations Main Engines ................................................................... (4) Caterpillar model D398TA, 970 HP Main Generators ............................................................... (4) Kato, 600 Kw, 600 VAC, 3 Phase Main Propulsion Motors .................................................... (2) General Electric 800 HP, 750 VDC Emergency Engine Caterpillar model ............................... D3408TA, 400 HP Emergency Generator Kato, ............................................ 250 kw, 450 VAC, 3 Phase Bow Thruster ................................................................... General Electric 550 HP DC Motor, .......................................................................................... Harbormaster, 48" Tunnel Diesel Fuel Capacity (98%) ............................................. 228,615 gallons Salt Water Ballast (100%) ............................................... 146,642 gallons Potable Water Capacity (100%) ...................................... 5,099 gallons Potable Water Made Daily ............................................... 10,300 gallons/day Rudders ........................................................................... (2) Spade, Semi-balanced Rudder Deflection ............................................................ 0o - 45o Propellers ......................................................................... (2) 4 blades, 8' diameter, 8.5' pitch Shafts ............................................................................... (2) Inboard Turning Shaft Break ...................................................................... Hydraulic Anchor Windlass ............................................................... Hydraulic Anchors ............................................................................ (2) 3,762 pounds Anchor Chain ................................................................... 1-3/8" Stud-Link, 7-S & 8-P Shots

ITEM 001-GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.0 ABSTRACT

1.1 This Statement of Work (SOW) describes the replacement and upgrade of the propulsion control and bow thruster control systems and other items on TS GENERAL RUDDER. The ship's existing General Electric Distributed Micro-Control (DMC) automation system shall be removed and be upgraded to an open systems architecture microprocessor based system using current technology. Additionally, the engine control bridge control consoles metering and indicator lights are to be renewed as detailed, bow thruster controls are to be extended to include controls on the Port and Starboard bridge wings, and tachometers are to be installed in the engine control room, wheelhouse and the bridge wings.

Proposed system must have similar installations aboard other ABS classed vessels. A list of previous installations and customer references must be submitted with bid proposal.

2.0 REFERENCES / ENCLOSURES

2.1 REFERENCES

2.1.1 American Bureau of Shipping “Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels.” (Latest Version)

2.1.2 United States Coast Guard regulations, including all applicable

CFR and NAVICs.

2.1.3 IEEE Standard 45

2.2 ENCLOSURES

2.2.1 Electrical System Overview (existing)

2.2.2 Propulsion System Overview (existing)

2.2.3 PTSP (current)

2.2.4 TS General Rudder Monitor System Retrofit (drawing set)

3.0 ITEM LOCATION / DESCRIPTION

3.1 Pilothouse - Ship Control Station Console

3.2 Bridge Wings

3.3 Main Control Station Console (MCSC) - Main and Emergency Controls

3.4 Main Switchboard

3.5 Motor Room

3.6 Chief Engineer Office - Read Only: Remote Monitoring System

3.7 Chief Engineer State Room - Read Only: Remote Monitoring System

4.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT / MATERIAL / SERVICES

4.1 None

5.0 GENERAL

5.1 All work aboard the vessel pertaining to these specifications is required to be accomplished at the Texas A&M University @ Galveston, Maritime Academy, in Galveston, TX. The contractor’s employees and sub-contractors shall have with them, at all times while working onboard the vessel, a government issued identification card (TWIC), or state issued driver’s license. The contractor shall follow all policies and procedures set forth by the University and Marad concerning safety and security. The contractor and his sub-contractors will be required to check in with crew personnel upon arriving and departing the vessel daily. The Contractor will notify the COR, Chief Engineer, and/or Master/PIC of the individual vessel of their intentions to attend. The contractor’s Service Technicians are to report to the Chief Engineer, without these notifications the Contractor will not be allowed on board.

5.2 It is further understood by the Contractor that all installations and materials requiring tests shall be tested in accordance with United States Coast Guard Regulations, The American Bureau of Shipping, Rules, and other applicable Regulatory Bodies, and must meet their requirements.

Note: All costs for reviews, tests and inspections must be paid by the Contractor.

5.3 Contractor to conduct an initial planning meeting and technical review aboard the vessel in conjunction with the vessel’s engineers and the Maritime Administration representative (Contracting Officer’s Representative - COR). This will be followed by a 60 percent design review meeting aboard and a 100 percent design review meeting to be held via web meeting prior to submittal for regulatory review.

5.4 It is understood by the Contractor that the work herein specified is to be carried out expeditiously in a good and workmanlike manner and completed in all respects, leaving the vessel ready for sea; that material and workmanship used must be of the best marine quality throughout; that Contractor furnished material must generally conform in size, quality and details to those originally in the vessel; that modifications and repairs must, in every respect, be made under the supervision and entire satisfaction of the attending MARAD Surveyor (COR) (or his Designated Representative) and the Representatives of the Regulatory Bodies.

5.5 The Contractor will adhere to all Safety Rules and Regulations as set forth by OSHA, MARAD and Texas A&M Maritime Academy requirements.

5.6 The Contractor will be responsible for taking measurements of all sizes, lengths, weights, types, styles and all other pertinent specifications of the work item to ascertain that they conform to actual specifications. Any discrepancies or differences are to be brought to the attention of the COR so that changes may be made prior to completion of the ship check and submitting of the bid.

5.7 The Contractor is to provide a schedule for the time required to complete the work items which is to be included with the bid. The Contractor will perform all work during normal shipboard work hours. Normal shipboard work hours are defined as Monday thru Friday, 0800 – 1700. The contractor is to ascertain available working days from Texas A&M crew for the anticipated performance period and advise if they intend to work aboard the vessel on weekends, holidays, or hours outside of 0800 thru 1700. No work will be permitted outside of normal working hours unless agreed to in advance with the COR and Chief Engineer.

5.8 Contractor to remove and replace all interferences necessary to accomplish all of the specification work such as paneling, piping, etc.

Should the Contractor require the removal of any parts, fittings, stores, outfit, etc., the cost of such removal is to be borne by the Contractor. All such removals must be subsequently replaced, and any damage resulting there from, is to be made good by the Contractor at his expense.

5.9 All scrap and Contractor furnished surplus material occasioned by the repairs shall become the property of the Contractor unless it is specified herein to be retained for disposition by the Texas A&M Maritime Academy/Maritime Administration. Any value the Contractor anticipates receiving as a result of disposal of scrap or surplus materials shall inure to the benefit of the vessel’s owner through reduced pricing for the respective item(s). Such value shall be considered reflected in the pricing originally submitted by the Contractor in response to this solicitation.

5.10 The Contractor will be responsible for taking measurements of all sizes, lengths, weights, types, styles and all other pertinent specifications of the work item to ascertain that they conform to actual specifications. Any discrepancies or differences are to be brought to the attention of the COR so that changes may be made prior to completion of the ship check and submitting of the bid. Any particulars in the Specification for the work involved are given for the guidance of the Contractor, who is however, to take his own particulars and dimensions as required to affect the specified modifications/upgrades/repairs and to be responsible for same.

5.11 Each day, at a mutually agreed time, the representative of the Contractor shall meet with the MARAD Designated Representative and his staff on board, or as otherwise agreed, to present a status report and a working plan for the next 24 hours.

5.12 All work specified hereafter shall be inspected and approved by the

MARAD Surveyor (COR) or the person he authorizes. Work is not considered complete until the job has been inspected / tested by the MARAD Surveyor and the Chief Engineer. The Service and/or Test Reports will be turned over in hard copy and electronic format to the COR or Chief Engineer, prior to payment of invoice.

5.13 The MARAD Surveyor and Contracting Officer may add, cancel, or modify individual Specification items in writing as may be required. Any changes to bid prices and time to do the work shall be pursued expeditiously and presented to the MARAD designated representative within 8 hours of notification of change. Such changes shall be agreed in writing by the Contractor and MARAD designated representative prior to undertaking the modification.

5.14 Should MARAD advise the Contractor in writing of any failure to conform to the standards of the trade and all applicable Regulatory Bodies or defective material or workmanship provided by the Contractor in performance of the work that is required by this specification, such defects shall be corrected by the Contractor at his expense.

5.15 All quotations must include Contractor’s time line schedule (Gantt chart) of production and repair activities stating number of days required to complete all items as listed in the proposed work specification. As specified in 5.6 above, Contractor is responsible for ascertaining available work days aboard the vessel which is to be reflected in the proposed schedule.

5.15.1 Contractor is to minimize the time that the ship’s propulsion control system is disabled to accommodate new installations.

Vessel out of service period is to be coordinated with and approved by the COR and the vessel’s master.

5.16 The Contractor will be required to ensure that all potential energy sources have been locked out and tagged out by the ship’s force prior to the commencement of work. The Contractor is to coordinate this with the Chief Engineer or his designee.

5.17 All wiring is to adhere to and be installed in accordance with ABS and

USCG regulations, is to be clearly and permanently marked at each end, is to be installed in and secured to existing wire ways where possible and is to be supported and secured at least every 18 inches. All watertight bulkhead and deck penetrations are to be fitted with marine type stuffing tubes. All non-watertight penetrations are to be fitted with collars. Wiring fittings and fixtures installed in locations exposed to weather, condensation or excessive dampness shall be made of brass or bronze.

5.18 The Contractor will be held to have carefully surveyed the ship during the bidders’ inspection and have reviewed the associated ship/equipment specifications and drawings prior to bidding. Contractor shall be considered to be satisfied as to conditions, nature, character, quality and quantity of work required to complete the work as described herein. No warranties, expressed or implied are made as to the accuracy of any of the reference drawings for the ships.

5.19 All staging/access necessary for safe burning, welding, wiring installations, etc. shall be performed by the contractor.

5.20 Contractor to remove all dirt, debris, etc., resulting from the work aboard the vessel and dispose of same. Contractor to dispose of all scrap and debris in accordance with all local, state and federal regulations. All areas of the vessel affected by the work are to be left clean and in an as found condition.

5.21 All new and disturbed areas for each work item carried out by the

Contractor shall be prepared and coated in accordance with the MarAd Coating Guidelines as amended, unless otherwise specified in these specifications. Coating manufacturers may be substituted on an as equal basis, with Owner’s prior written approval.

6.0 INSPECTION

6.1 The Contractor shall establish and maintain strict quality control procedures and staff (including inspection force) as may be required to ensure that the quality of workmanship and material provided by the Contractor, subcontractors and vendors conforms to the requirements of the Contract and the specifications. The Contractor shall be responsible for coordinating and arranging for all inspections as required by these specifications.

6.2 All work being accomplished under the contract shall be open to inspection at all sites of work, including subcontractors’ shops, and at all proper times. The Owner is to be fully advised in every particular as to the Contractor’s program of work and the methods which the Contractor intends to pursue, in order that the interests of the Owner may be adequately protected. The Owner shall be furnished with copies of all working plans, finished plans and instruction books as mentioned herein.

The Owner shall have the authority to reject any material or workmanship whenever found reasonably defective, unsuitable, not in conformity with good shipbuilding practice, or not in accordance with the specifications.

Satisfactory correction and/or replacement of any rejected item is to be accomplished by the Contractor at his expense.

6.3 Upon completion of the work specified herein, all new and affected wiring, controls and other operable items shall be tested to demonstrate proper installation and working order, and also to demonstrate that all requirements of the specifications, and authorized changes thereto, have been fulfilled. Tests shall be performed to the approval of the Owner and the satisfaction of the various regulatory bodies as their interests may apply.

ITEM 002-PROPULSION AND BOW THRUSTER CONTROLS

1.1 General Rudder is a twin screw vessel with one bow thruster. Each propeller and the bow thruster are electrically driven by DC motors, each of which are powered through SCR drive control modules located in the vessel’s main switchboard. Contractor is to install new PLC based control systems such that control of the main propulsion plant will be from the MCSC and Pilothouse depending on the selected mode and the bow thruster is controlled from the wheelhouse and bridge wings. Major components of the system are defined as: a) Pilothouse - throttles control propeller speed over a range from full ahead to full astern, b) Pilothouse - Bow thruster throttles control the bow thruster speed over the complete range (two additional controls are to be installed, one on each bridge wing), c) MCSC - throttles control propeller speed over a range from full ahead to full astern, d) Monitoring and Display Units - Displays all alarms, limitations, and status of each propulsion and bow thruster drive system.

1.2 Propulsion control system shall meet all the requirements of ABS Class

ACCU for unmanned engine room.

1.3 Proposed system must have been previously installed aboard other ABS classed diesel electric vessels.

1.4 Propulsion control system and drive controllers are subject to the Buy

American Act and must be supported in the USA.

1.5 Contractor to provide proof of the following future service features with the bid proposal:

• Ongoing service contracts must be available for predictive and preventative maintenance

• Total spare parts programs are to be available from factory.

• Have a proven record of ongoing service plan custom tailored to customer needs.

• Factory training program options must be available including:

factory training, regional training several time a year at central locations, or onsite training at your facility or vessel. All training should include hands on experience.

• Supplier should have remote field service engineer/s capable of attending the vessel within two days of notice.

2.0 REFERENCES/ENCLOSURES

2.1 REFERENCES

2.1.1 American Bureau of Shipping “Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels.” (Latest Version)

2.1.2 United States Coast Guard regulations, including all applicable

CFR and NAVICs.

2.1.3 IEEE Standard 45

2.1.4 NFPA 70 - National Electrical Code

2.1.5 NEMA ICS 18 - Industrial Control and Systems: Motor Control

Centers

2.1.6 UL 845 - UL Standard for Safety for Motor Control Centers.

2.2 ENCLOSURES

2.2.1 Electrical System Overview (existing)

2.2.2 Propulsion System Overview (existing)

2.2.3 PTSP (current)

2.2.4 TS General Rudder Monitor System Retrofit (drawing set)

2.2.4 Propulsion Control Elementary and Isometric Wiring Diagrams

2.2.5 Watch Call System Elementary and Isometric Wiring Diagrams

2.2.6 Propulsion and Bow Thruster Control System Manual and

Drawings.

3.0 ITEM LOCATION/DESCRIPTION

3.1 Motor Room, Engine Control Room, Wheelhouse, Bridge Wings

4.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED MATERIALS/EQUIPMENT/SERVICES

5.0 STATEMENT OF WORK

5.1 Furnish and install new propulsion control and bow thruster control systems. The upgraded Propulsion and Bow Thruster Control Systems -shall be designed and assembled by contractor with ABS/USCG approved hardware and software. All controls both in the MCSC and wheel house are to be renewed, including the controls of the SCR drives. All features, control logic, alarms, safety devices, emergency operation devices, notifications and displays of the existing propulsion and bow thruster control systems are to be duplicated and upgraded in the new systems.

Additional features may be provided as agreed by the owner and regulatory agencies.

5.1.1 Upon completion of automation system upgrade and retrofit, Contractor shall provide and deliver to MARAD COTR a set of system test equipment, special tools, Ethernet cables, USB cables, and laptop computer with system software loaded for trouble shooting, together with a back-up software.

5.1.2 Provide a handheld programmer for the I/O Units.

5.1.3 Any touch panel screens provided are to be HMI (Human Machine

Interface) type interface..

5.2 The salient operational and safety characteristics of the existing system are to be incorporated in the new systems. These include an automatic limiting feature, anti-blackout circuit and power limiting alarm. In the event generator loads exceed the set point, power limiting alarm will be activated. Power limiting alarm should be adjustable, and warn the operator that throttle command is approaching capacity of the generating plant. Automatic limiting should follow power limiting, and should limit throttle signal to propulsion SCRs to prevent online generators from being overloaded. Torque limiting shall also be provided to prevent propulsion/bow thruster SCRs from exceeding the full load current ratings of propulsion and bow thruster motors. In addition to existing features system is to provide for tach redundancy, tach loss protection, over speed protection, and stall protection.

5.3 Provide the following system engineering:

5.3.1 Engineering and drafting to incorporate the control/drive systems into the General Rudder. Design and document the System Electrical drawings.

5.3.2 Engineering to calibrate and configure the SCR Drives for application requirements.

5.3.3 Engineering and Drafting to document the PLC/Logic Interface to new/old control components including properly applying the control system to the existing monitoring system.

5.4 The armature SCR’s and associated heat sinks are to remain. Contractor shall replace front end drive controls, firing modules, consisting of ten

(10) PC Cards in each SCR Cabinet and power supplies. PC Cards for each SCR are mounted to the access door to their respective SCR cabinet.

Port Main Motor SCR, Starboard Main Motor SCR, and Bow Thruster SCR. All are located in MCS (2-52-0). The field SCR’s are to be replaced in conjunction with the circuit cards, field regulators, located in the rear of each SCR drive cabinet. All new SCR control equipment is to be designed to be installed within existing cabinets. All new equipment is to be arranged to allow for ease of access for maintenance and repair.

Capability of each propulsion SCR to operate both motors simultaneously in the event of an SCR failure is to be maintained.

5.4.1 SCR’s for armatures (p/n 323A3351P21) are to be renewed (all but one) and cabinets/internals to be thoroughly cleaned. Possible sources:

Gexpro, Inc.

Daryl Irons 4759 Alton Court, Suite 101 Birmingham, AL 35210 Tel: 205-951-7570 -- Direct: 7574 Cell: 205-441-5249 Fax: 205-951-2267 Email: Daryl.Irons@gexpro.com

Or http://www.galco.com/buy/Name-Brand-

Replacements/323A3351P21

5.5 Installed system PLC/s are to be fully redundant with seamless crossover between PLC’s.

mailto:Daryl.Irons@gexpro.com

5.6 Diagnostics:

5.6.1 Self check and diagnostics are to be incorporated to run at every system start up to check all components and wiring.

5.6.2 Diagnostic software package to be furnished with system.

5.7 All cables and hardware for deleted controls, alarms and functions are to be removed. Discontinued wiring is to be removed from terminus to terminus within the engine room. Control wiring between the engine room and the wheelhouse and the bow thruster can remain in place;

however the wiring is to be terminated in a junction box at each terminus and clearly labeled as discontinued.

5.8 New digital encoder to be installed on each propulsion motor and bow thruster motor. Furnish and install Northstar, RIM Tach 8500 encoders or approved equal.

Furnish and install new bi-directional tachometers in place of the existing tachometers in the following locations; MCSC panel (2ea), switchboard SCR panels (3ea) wheelhouse steering and propulsion panel (2ea) and the wheelhouse bow thruster control panel (1ea). Additionally two (2ea) bi-directional tachometers are to be installed on each bridge wing adjacent to the rudder angle indicators and one (1ea) at each new bow thruster control on each bridge wing. Tachometers readouts are to be graduated from 0 to 200 RPM in each direction and are to be of good marine quality.

Tachometers installed on the exterior are to be large enough to be clearly seen from the end of the bridge wings, are to be backlit for night operations and are to be housed in dust tight, water tight enclosures which are arranged for easy access for future maintenance or repair. Calibration certificates for each tachometer to be furnished to vessel’s chief engineer.

Additionally, new shaft counter totalizers shall be furnished and mounted in the Lower Propulsion Motor Room in the same location as the existing units that will be removed.

5.9 Existing engine order telegraphs are to be retained in both wheelhouse and engine room.

5.10 Emergency throttle capability, located on the main switchboard, is to be retained with the new control/drive systems. New bidirectional tachometers are to be installed at this location.

5.11 Control heads for each propulsion motor and bow thruster are to be installed in way of the existing control heads. Two additional bow thruster controls to be installed on each bridge wing. Control heads are to be approximately the same size as the existing units, are to be marine duty and fabricated of materials suitable for the harsh marine environment. Bow thruster control heads on the bridge wings are to be installed in an enclosure fabricated of 316 stainless steel fitted with a hinged cover to maintain rain tight integrity.

Hinges other fittings are also to be of 316 stainless material.

5.12 Mode control selector switches in the engine room and wheelhouse panels are to be renewed.

5.13 Propulsion and Bow Thruster Control Systems will are to interface with the existing monitoring and logging system for the main propulsion plant and auxiliaries as per the original propulsion control systems. Any additional alarms or data points which are to be monitored as required by the propulsion and bow thruster control systems are to be added to the existing monitoring system.

5.13.1 Monitoring system PLC’s (GE 90/30 model) are to be upgraded to the newest model of GE PLC’s (GE 3Xi model or equal) with all required components/programming. These replacement PLC’s may also function as the propulsion control PLC’s as well depending on the proposed design.

5.13.2 Existing monitoring system has remote monitors located in the

Chief Engineer’s office and the wheelhouse. Connectivity to these monitors is to be retained with additional capability as required.

5.14 Power conditioning/limiting equipment is to be installed to protect the control systems. Additionally, the systems shall be unaffected by loss of power. In the event of a power loss, the system shall have the capability to fully reinitialize itself when power is restored. Any alarms present before power loss will be reinstated, without loss of prior information.

5.14.1 An uninterruptable power supply (UPS) shall be furnished and installed. UPS shall be appropriately sized to power the control systems and capable of a minimum of 45 minutes of operation.

5.15 Software and memory:

5.15.1 Control/drive diagnostic maintenance software to be compatible with the latest version of Windows.

5.15.2 PLC memory to allow future software features to be loaded directly into each drive. Set points and calibration values are to be retained during a power loss and layup periods.

5.15.3 Must have ability to incorporate remote diagnostics via the

Internet. Must also include the ability to upload and download via a built in USB data transfer port.

5.15.4 Maritime Administration (MARAD), shall own all developed software. In addition, MARAD shall own all software rights, including all comments and variable names, for backup, maintenance, and troubleshooting of the upgraded automation system. The upgraded automation system will have all intellectual rights including software on board owned by MARAD. All passwords and computer security regarding any and all operation(s) and/or programming will be approved in writing and provided to the MARAD COR.

5.15.5 The systems shall be configured with security settings, so that only authorized personnel will be able to have file access and no other software program can be installed in the control system. The passwords will be issued to Chief Engineer.

5.16 Warranty - Contractor shall provide a full and complete warranty for all labor, parts, and equipment for a period not to exceed one (1) year.

Warranty period shall commence from the date of completion of sea trials.

5.17 Contractor to interface the propulsion control system with the vessel’s

Voyage Data Recorder (VDR) as required by USCG.

5.17.1 Contractor to furnish the services of the VDR installer, or other qualified electronics contractor should the original contractor not be available, to work with the contractor and affect the required interface. VDR installation contractor is:

Shanti Gala Kev Marine Solutions Inc.

713-382-3243 Mobile shanti@kevmarine.com email mailto:shanti@kevmarine.com

5.18 Engineer’s alarm and watch call system – New watch call and engineer’s alarm system is to be furnished and installed. Drawings of the original system have been attached for reference. System is to meet all CG and ABS requirements for ACCU, unmanned engineroom.

5.19 Photographs:

Main Control Station Console

SCR Drive Controls

Wheelhouse Control Console

Wheelhouse Propulsion Controls

Bow Thruster Control and Indicating Light Panel

6.0 COMMISSIONING TRAINING AND START UP

6.1 Contractor to hold a two day training session for up to six (6) Texas A&M personnel.

6.2 Contractor to conduct start up commissioning which will include dock trial testing to prove proper system operation to ship’s engineers, regulatory representatives and the COR.

6.3 Contractor to demonstrate revised PSTP to Coast Guard and ABS representatives and obtain final approval for the revised procedures.

6.4 Upon receipt of all design, installation and PSTP approvals, contractor to arrange a mutually acceptable time to return to the vessel and participate in a three day sea trial to perform final adjustments and training.

7.0 DELIVERABLES

7.1 Complete system drawing set

7.1.1 60% and 100% prior to regulatory submittals.

7.1.2 Final ABS stamped approved drawing set in AUTOCAD, PDF and three full sized hard copies shall be provided to the MARAD Surveyor within thirty (30) days of completion and acceptance of sea trials.

7.1.3 Backup software for all PLCs, including monitoring PLC’s which will include modifications.

7.1.4 Monitoring system: All changes and additions to the existing monitoring system are to be annotated on the drawings. ABS approval is to be obtained for the updated drawings. Revised drawings are to be provided in accordance with 7.1.2 above.

7.2 Contractor shall prepare and submit all required documentation and drawings to ABS and USCG for review and approval in accordance with Sections 6.2 and 6.3. The Contractor shall provide MARAD two (2) copies of all Regulatory Body correspondence and submittals, including final approved documentation and drawings with USCG and ABS stamps certifying review and approval. Submittals to Regulatory Bodies shall include:

7.2.1 Design Verification Test Procedure (DVTP) in accordance with 46 CFR Part 62.

7.2.2 Periodic Safety Test Procedure (PSTP) in accordance with 46 CFR

Part 62. Existing PSTP is to be revised accordingly and Coast Guard and ABS approvals are to be obtained. Contractor is to perform the PSTP to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer, COR, Coast Guard and ABS representatives. Three (3) sets of ABS/USCG stamped and approved AUTOMATION TEST PROCEDURES shall be provided to MARAD Surveyor within thirty (30) days of completion and acceptance of sea trial. Delivery of this documentation shall be in a hardcopy format and CD-ROM MSWord or PDF format.

7.2.3 Qualitative Failure Analysis in accordance with 46 CFR Part 62.20-

3(2) (b).

7.3 Operating and technical manual: A draft copy of the Operating Technical manual shall be provided to MARAD within thirty (30) days of sea trial completion for approval. After approval by MARAD, contractor shall provide four (4) sets of operating manuals.

7.3.1 Four (4) sets of OPERATIING TECHNICAL MANUAL -

Manuals shall be provided with: i) System Operating Instructions,

ii) Line Diagrams depicting interconnecting system components,

iii) Block Diagrams Depicting Major Components, iv) Ladder Diagrams - Control and Indicating Circuits, v) Troubleshooting Guide, vi) Maintenance, vii) Vendor technical information.

ITEM 003-METERS AND INDICATING LIGHTS

1.1 This item describes the required renewal of all indicating lights, pushbutton operators, switches and edgewise meters located on the engine operating console, the SCR drive cabinets and wheelhouse console.

Renewals are required even if the item is not associated with the propulsion control or drive systems.

2.0 REFERENCES

2.0 None

3.1. None

5.0 NOTES

5.1 Contractor shall replace all existing start/stop pushbuttons and indicator lights with new LED type. Coloring scheme to match the existing configuration. New labels are to be furnished for each indicator, gauge, pushbutton, switch and indicator light. Labels are to be clearly legible and permanently affixed, not glued. New panels for the propulsion controls and indicating lights are to be furnished for both the MCSC and wheelhouse propulsion and bow thruster control panel. Panels are to be 10 gauge stainless steel.

5.2 All edgewise meters on the MCSC and wheelhouse consoles are to be renewed with LED based - Weschler Insruments, BG TC Series Tricolor Bar Graphs (or equal) of the proper configuration. With the assistance of ship’s engineers, properly calibrate each new meter and establish set points.

5.3 All new switches, indicator lights and pushbutton operators are to be of good marine quality, Idec TW series full voltage or equal. Lights are to be LED and lights in the wheelhouse are to be dimmable. Each to be equivalent in size and configuration as existing operators.

5.4 All lights, meters and operators are to be clearly labeled as original with good quality, clearly legible engraved tags. Tags are to be permanently affixed to cabinets. Labels are to meet the requirements for labeling outlined in the National Electrical Code (NEC 2014), American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z535.4 – 2011) and UL508A for Industrial Control Panels.

6.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

6.1 None additional

ITEM 004-SPARE PARTS

1.1 Contractor to furnish a recommended spare parts list and provide recommended spares complete with pricing. COR and Chief Engineer will determine what spares are to be purchased. Selected spares will be purchased through delivery order.

2.0 REFERENCES

2.1 None

3.1 None

5.0 STATEMENT OF WORK REQUIRED

5.1 Furnish one (1ea) SCR puck for spare. Note original P/N 68A7213P18A has been superseded by P/N 323A3351P21

Possible source is:

GEXPRO

Daryl Irons 4759 Alton Court, Suite 101 Birmingham, AL 35210 Tel: 205-951-7570 -- Direct: 7574 Cell: 205-441-5249 Fax: 205-951-2267 Email: Daryl.Irons@gexpro.com

Or http://www.galco.com/buy/Name-Brand-Replacements/323A3351P21

5.2 Assist the vessel’s crew in the identification and removal of all parts and drawings made obsolete by the new installations.

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5.3 Furnish complete parts listing of all system components which is to include OEM model and part numbers.

5.4 Furnish complete set listing of manufacturer’s recommended spares complete with pricing. COR and Chief Engineer will determine what spares are to be purchased. Selected spares will be purchased through delivery order. Spares are to be delivered to the vessel’s chief engineer at the completion of installation. Complete inventory of parts furnished is to be provided to the COR.

6.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

6.1 None additional

ITEM 005-SUPPLEMENTAL LABOR

1.0 ABSTRACT:

1.1 It is the intent of this item to provide supplemental labor to accomplish additional work if authorized.

2.0 REFERENCES / ENCLOSURES:

3.0 ITEM LOCATION / DESCRIPTION:

4.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT / MATERIAL:

5.0 CONTRACTOR FURNISHED EQUIPMENT / MATERIAL:

5.1 Contractor will furnish all Supplemental Labor as required under Delivery Orders to complete the scope of work required in this specification and to accomplish emergent repairs during the training cruise

6.0. STATEMENT OF WORK:

6.1 Contractor shall furnish a unit price quote for 200 man-hours of supplemental labor. This shall be a fully burdened labor rate, and is applicable seven days a week (i.e. no overtime, penalty time or other escalations will apply).

6.2. When Supplemental Labor is required by the MARAD, a Contractor-submitted Condition Report with fully documented price quotations shall be documented by a work structure breakdown on a Contractor-developed estimating form, as an attachment to the Condition Report.

6.3. Supplemental hours, if authorized, will be allocated by the COR via

Delivery Orders. No oral directions shall be accepted by the Contractor or its personnel from any individual other than the COR. Any oral direction provided by the COR other than guidance on existing tasking shall be documented via delivery order Request for Pricing within 24 hours.

6.4. All tasking provided by the COR will normally be in writing, and no work shall begin on any tasking of another than emergency nature until received by the Contractor, negotiated and settled by the COR and/or the Contracting Officer. Any questions, concerns or disputes of tasking given (including challenges as to whether CLINs are within scope or genuine new work) shall be presented to the Contracting Officer in writing for resolution.

ITEM 006-SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL

1.0 ABSTRACT:

1.1 Contractor shall include in their quote $25,000.00 for material charges, in the event needed and ordered by the COR for supplemental growth.

2.0 REFERENCES / ENCLOSURES:

3.0 ITEM LOCATION / DESCRIPTION:

4.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT / MATERIAL:

5.0 CONTRACTOR FURNISHED EQUIPMENT / MATERIAL:

5.1 Contractor will furnish all Supplemental Material as required under Delivery Orders to complete the scope of work required in this specification.

6.0 STATEMENT OF WORK:

6.1 Contractor shall provide an allowance for up to $25,000.00 in Supplemental Material charges. There shall be no burden on these charges for either subcontracted costs or material charges up to $50,000. If this item is modified to add additional funds in excess of $50,000 the burden will be subject to negotiation.

6.2 If Supplemental Material is required, it will be allocated by the COR via delivery orders.

6.3 The Contractor shall provide to the COR invoices for goods or services applicable to Supplemental Material charges for each delivery order with material charges in excess of $250.00

6.4 Negotiations based on material estimates will be credited or debited accordingly, once the actual material invoice is received by the COR.

6.5 All material invoices must be received no later than the completion of each delivery order.

6.6 Retainage will not be released until all material invoices have been received and approved by the COR. The contract cannot be closed out until all material invoices are submitted, or delivery orders will be debited accordingly.

7.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE:

7.1 All material and/or items used or renewed are to be type approved by the ABS or USCG and in compliance with ABS Rules and USCG Regulations.