SR_No_5189799_Ballast_Tank_and_Void_Inspections.pdf

SR No 5189799 – 2017 Tank and Void Inspection Assistance

ABSTRACT

Contractor to supply labor, material, rigging and transportation to assist ship with Ballast Tanks (28) and Voids (20) inspection by ABS. 28 Ballast Tanks have to be opened and vented and certified safe for entry by a chemist then closed up with new gaskets and completed by June 30, 2017. 20 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:

28 Ballast Tanks in various locations

16 Voids 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. Ship’s crew will be opening some of the tanks in preparation of the survey. See the suggested number of tanks that contractor should bid on within the Statement of Work.

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 28 ballast tanks and 16 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- Ballast Tanks

Groups of tanks and dates to be determined by Chief Mate John Finch and ABS

2) Post Cruise – September 1, 2017 thru November 1, 2017 - Voids

Groups of Voids and dates to be determined by Chief Mate John Finch and ABS

TANKS AND VOIDS AND ASSISTANCE BY CONTRACTOR

Due to the fact that ship’s crew will be opening some of the ballast and void spaces, the following is to be used as a guideline for bidding purposes for contractors

Ballast Tanks

1) Permanent Ballast Tanks- open, vent, light, chemist and close

• 6-15-0

• 6-35-1

• 6-35-2

• 6-75-1

• 6-75-2

Note: Access to these tanks is via tanks above these tanks which will have to be opened and ventilated and dried out if necessary after the ship pumps dry as possible.

Consider the need to pump out 6 inches of water from the tanks above these tanks in preparation to opening the five (5) tanks listed. Refer to all requirements in SOW.

2) Double Bottom Tanks- open, vent, light, Chemist and close

• 6-47-1

• 6-47-2

• 6-65-1

• 6-65-2

• 6-104-1

• 6-104-2

• 6-118-1

• 6-118-2

• 6-144-0

• Note: Access to these tanks is via tanks above these tanks which will have to be opened and ventilated and lighted and dried out if necessary after ship pumps as dry as possible. Consider the need to pump out 6 inches of water from the tanks above these tanks in preparation to opening the five (9) tanks listed. Refer to all requirements in SOW

3) Chemist for supplying a “Safe for Entry” certificate

a) Ballast tanks – January 15 thru April 21, 2017

4 each days with 7 tanks per day to read and submit a certificate

b) Voids and Cofferdams – September 1 thru November 1, 2017

4 each days with 5 locations per day to read and submit a certificate

4) Voids and Cofferdams – lighting and ventilation

Supply lighting and ventilation for the 16 locations that will be opened and closed by the crew for as long as the ABS Surveyor and crew need same

For bidding purposes use 12 days of assistance for this part of the survey

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

50hrs @ $__/hr = $________

Supplementary Materials

$10,000

DELIVERABLES

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