SR_No_5189799_Ballast_Tank_and_Void_Inspections_1-13-17.docx

SR No 5189799 – 2017 Tank and Void Inspection Assistance—1/13/17 Revision

ABSTRACT

Contractor to supply labor, material, rigging and transportation to assist ship with Ballast Tanks and Voids/Cofferdams inspection by ABS. Ballast Tanks have to be opened and vented and certified safe for entry by a chemist then closed up with new gaskets and Void spaces must be opened and vented and certified safe for entry by a chemist then closed up with new gaskets and completed by November 7, 2017

LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION

Locations:

Ballast Tanks in various locations Voids/Cofferdams in various locations Description:

Contractor to supply labor and materials to open designated ballast tanks and Voids and ventilate as needed to allow ABS to survey same. At conclusion of ABS survey tank(s) to be closed up to satisfaction of Chief Mate or his designee.

STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

Contractor to supply all necessary labor, material, rigging and transportation to assist ship with opening designated ballast tanks and void spaces for ABS survey.

Contractor to furnish the services of a Chemist to test each tank to insure that it is safe for entry and inspection by Contractor, COTR, Chief Mate, Chief Engineer and ABS for as long as required survey is necessary.

Open and gas-free the ballast tanks and Voids “Safe for entry”. Remove manhole cover from each tank and provide safety bar at openings for entire period tank is opened. Tanks shall be maintained gas free for duration of work.

Contractor responsible for supplying all fans and lights and preparing entry and protecting adjacent area during the time the tank(s) is/are open. To economize ABS visits, multiple tanks will opened at one time. Chief Mate to coordinate this with awarded contractor.

Tanks will be flushed & pumped down to low suction by ship’s crew prior to commencement of job. ABS has noted that tanks do not have to be pumped dry or mucked for this inspection. Maintain tanks gas free for duration of work this item.

When tank has been certified gas free, provide for preliminary inspection to COTR and Chief Mate or Chief Engineer.

Upon completion of all work to the satisfaction of the COTR and Chief Mate or Chief Engineer, remove all equipment and materials, close up tank accesses with new gaskets, renewing any missing or damaged fasteners, and utilizing anti-seize. Leave all affected areas of the vessel as original. Any damage caused by ingress of grit, paint, or other contaminants shall be repaired/restored to satisfaction of COTR via CFR process.

During ABS survey, Contractor to supply support for ABS surveyor, COTR, and ship’s personnel providing lighting and ventilation is needed.

SCHEDULE FOR WORK

1) Spring Voyage Repairs – January 15, 2017 thru April 21, 2017- Only Fore Peak Tank needs to be opened and inspected- date to be selected by Chief Mate John Finch and ABS

2) Post Cruise – September 1, 2017 thru November 1, 2017 – Permanent Ballast & Voids/Cofferdams Groups of Tanks & Voids and dates to be determined by Chief Mate John Finch and ABS

TANKS AND VOIDS AND ASSISTANCE BY CONTRACTOR ABS TANK INSPECTIONS 2017

Contractors will have to be flexible and be able to attend the ship for assisting with the Tank and Voids ABS Inspections at specific times designated by the Chief Mate. The access is restricted due to other jobs and operations that will prevent access at times. Chief Mate will organize the dates and access to tanks and voids in groups and when conditions allow contractor will be alerted that they will have access. For bidding purposes consider using 4-5 locations or more for each visit

Most all of the work will be done after cruise when the ship returns on August 27, 2017. Ship will not be cleared of cadets and such until September 1, 2017. One exception is the Fore Peak which has to be completed by 27 March 2017.

Refer to the spreadsheet of scheduled locations and dates below:

INTERMEDIATE HULL SURVEY ABS INSPECTION ASSISTANCE 2017

Cofferdams and Voids

Note:

There are 24 locations that have to be prepared for ABS to inspect. Each contractor must provide costs breakdown as follows:

24 locations x $_________/Location = $ Total cost

· Labor and materials to open and close each space

· Labor and material to ventilate outside ship as needed each space- use ship’s power

· Labor and material to illuminate (Portable lamps are acceptable)

· Services of a chemist to provide a certificate safe for entry ($800/day) – multiple tanks

· Transportation and Rigging to get material on/off ship

ADDITIONAL WORK AND SUPPLEMENTARY

Contractor to submit a written Condition Found report (CFR) to the COTR for any additional work outside the contract. Approval for additional work must be approved by either the COTR ($5000 or less) or the Contracting Officer (over $5000) Contractor to provide cost breakdowns as they relate to labor, material, subcontractors and travel costs, if applicable. Supplementary costs must be approved by COTR by written CFR, RFQ, Quotation and Delivery Order process.

Supplementary Labor 20hrs @ $__/hr = $________ Supplementary Materials $5,000

DELIVERABLES

Contractor log of tanks completed and any work done outside of the statement of work or as agreed upon via CFR procedures.