J-1 SN26-014 USNS TIPPECANOE GAS FREE - SAFE FOR ENTRY CERTIFICATION.pdf
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This is a Service Order for a Gas Free - Safe for Entry Certification for the USNS TIPPECANOE (T-AO 199), a US Navy Fleet Oiler, to be performed in Singapore from 20-30 December 2025. The service requires a certified Marine Chemist to inspect and certify 26 tanks (DFM, JP-5, and ballast tanks) as safe for entry, with an estimated 11 separate days of visits (4 of which will be on weekends). Key requirements include providing daily gas-free certificates, training competent persons, assisting the ship's crew with tank cleaning, and furnishing a Marine Port Authority (MPA) Chemist for final inspection and shipyard entry certification. The vessel will be located at PSA Sembawang, Singapore, with a gross tonnage of 25,742 and last cargo being diesel fuel.
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USNS TIPPECANOE
(T-AO 199)
Service Order SN 26-014
1 DEC 2025
Category A MSC/MHSG /N7/JSB
GAS FREE – SAFE FOR ENTRY CERTIFICATION
1.0 ABSTRACT:
1.1 Provide a Certified Commercial Marine Chemist, to issue a “Safe for Entry
Certificate” which will permit the ship’s personnel and/or contractors to enter the cargo tanks for cleaning and provide a Marine Port Authority (MPA) Chemist to conduct final inspection and issue a “Gas Free Certificate for Shipyard Entry” to the ship.
2.0 REFERENCES:
2.1 Booklet of general drawings: Available on board the vessel
3.0 VESSEL DESCRIPTION:
3.1 Vessel Name: USNS TIPPECANOE (T-AO 199)
3.2 Class: ABS (Maltese cross) A1, Fuel Oil Carrier, Ice Class C, (E), AMS, ACCU
3.3 Displacement 27,671 ton
3.4 Gross Tonnage: 25,742 ton
3.5 US Navy Fleet Oiler
4.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS/SERVICES: None
5.0 NOTES: NONE
6.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE REQUIREMENTS: None.
7.0 STATEMENT OF WORK REQUIRED:
7.1 Provide the services of a certified “Marine Chemist” to inspect/certify and issue a
“Safe for Entry Certificate” for twenty six (26) tanks (DFM, JP-5, and ballast tanks) during the period of performance 20 DEC – 30 DEC 2025.
7.2 The Marine Chemist’s schedule of inspection/certification for “Safe Entry” will be determined or coordinated by ship’s force to coincide with the Tank Cleaning
Schedule. For pricing purposes, estimate eleven (11) separate days of visit for the
Marine Chemist. Assume 4 of the 11 days will occur on a weekend.
7.3 The Contractor shall provide the services of a certified Marine Chemist or equivalent and certify areas of Contractor hot work areas and confined areas “safe for men” and “safe for hot work” in accordance with 46 CFR 115.710 and specific locale requirements prior to performing hot work onboard
Service Order SN 26-014
7.4 Furnish the Port Engineer with two (2) copies of the gas free certificates signed by a
NFPA certified Marine Chemist (or equivalent OCONUS Marine Chemist or Industrial
Hygienist) prior to start of any confined space entry and/or hot work. Furnish a new gas free certificate, signed by a NFPA certified Marine Chemist (or equivalent OCONUS
Marine Chemist or Industrial Hygienist), daily thereafter for the duration of the particular work necessitating gas freeing of spaces safe for men and hot work. One (1) copy of said certificate is also to be posted near the gangway ans one copy shall be visibly located at the tank / void entrance.
7.5 Gas Free Certificates shall be maintained on a daily basis. This may be achomplished by a Competent Person, provided same Competent Person is acceptable to all regulatory agency (e.g.: USCG, ABS) inspection personnel during inspections.
Should regulatory agency inspectors require NFPA certified Marine Chemist (or equivalent OCONUS Marine Chemist or Industrial Hygienist) certificates, the additional costs of contracting a Marine Chemist shall be borne by the Contractor.
7.6 Competent Persons shall be trained by a NFPA certified Marine Chemist (or equivalent
OCONUS Marine Chemist or Industrial Hygienist), and credentials demonstrating this training shall be provided to the MSCREP prior to any confined space entries.
7.7 Provide labor to assist ship’s crew with cleaning of (26) tanks. These tanks should be previously ventilated by the ship’s crew. For estimating purposes assume 10
Labors will be required for 8 days.
7.8 Provide a Marine Port Authority (MPA) Chemist for final inspection of the gas-free status of the ship and upon completion of inspection’ issue a “Gas Free
Certification for Shipyard Entry” to the ship.
7.9 The following are the ship’s International Tonnage Certificate for reference:
Name of Vessel USNS TIPPECANOE (T-AO 199)
Type of Vessel / Last
Cargo Tanker / Diesel Fuel, Grade 'E' or lower
Call Sign / Flag TIP / USA
Gross Tonnage (GT) 25,742
Date of Arrival
(ETA)
20 DEC 2025
Date & Time of
Inspection
20 DEC – 30 DEC 2025
Location of Vessel PSA Sembawang, Singapore
Purpose of Inspection Commercial Gas Free Inspection – Safe for Entry
Certification
Service Order SN 26-014
8.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:
8.1 Sources: Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) of Singapore
Emergency Response & Inspectorate Section
(Fax: 6375-2429) (Tel: 6375-2422)
VESSEL ACCESS:
8.2 If Vessel is moored at SNI Wharves:
8.2.1 Contractor to complete and submit the below embedded spreadsheet to
MSC POC for processing access request and approval to enter the Port and go onboard the vessel.
Access Form.xlsx
8.3 If Vessel is moored at PSA Commercial Pier:
8.3.1 Contractor is responsible to submit for all required passes for all personnel in advance to ensure access to vessel. Attached are sample directions for pass procedure.
Application
Steps.pdf
8.4 POC: Joseph Baran
Port Engineer
Maintenance Hub Singapore
Email: Joseph.s.baran.civ@us.navy.mil
Cell: +65-9174-7700
+65-9295-1356 mailto:Joseph.s.baran.civ@us.navy.mil
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