DistA_Approved_AZM Tour Boat Industry Day Brief.pdf

USS Arizona Memorial Tour Boat

Industry Day 18-19 Mar 2026

Spencer Melillo

Naval Architect / Project Engineer

PEO USC/PMS 300G

U.S. Navy and Foreign Military Sales Boats & Craft Program Office

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Introductions

Spencer Melillo

PMS 300G Naval Architect / Project Engineer

Brian Stocker

PMS 300G Principal Assistant Program Manager

Frank Sabella

PMS 300G Acquisition Analyst

Tom Williams

Port Operations Program Manager

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DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for Public Release: Distribution Unlimited

Objectives of Industry Day

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• Allow government and industry partners to:

✓ Experience USS Arizona Memorial

(AZM) Tour Boat (TB) mission and operations firsthand

✓ Inspect hull conditions

✓ Meet and speak with operators, technicians, and maintainers

✓ Understand what is working well and what could be improved

✓ Ask questions!

• Incorporate industry feedback to inform acquisition approach

• Assign and obtain updated RFI response given takeaways from Industry Day

Overview of Industry Day (Day-1)

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06:00 Access Control at Visitor’s Center

09:00 AZM TB Industry Day Brief

Then Lunch Break

13:00 Inspect (4) AZM TBs and Installation Boat Maintenance Center (IBMC) at Ford Island

14:45 Dock & Shoreside Infrastructure Upgrade

Tour w/ NAVFAC (Ford Island)

15:45 Mission Experience on Current AZM TBs (Ford Island)

16:30 Debark, Q&A, and Wrap-up

Overview of Industry Day (Day-2)

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• Day-2: Govt. “one-on-one” meetings with each industry organization

• Location: Ford Island

• Topics of Discussion:

✓ Current condition of the vessels

✓ Most viable/proposed solution(s) and scopes of effort

✓ Build New or Modernization?

✓ Estimate for Total Ownership Costs compared to the current systems

✓ Opinions on need for associated electrical infrastructure upgrades and cost/schedule/scope of effort to accomplish

✓ Estimation of extension of service life of the vessels

✓ Identify High-Priority Risks with the project and COAs (Cost, Schedule, Operational, Technical, Discovery, etc.)

✓ Buy plan/work schedule/cost relationship (High end and Low end)

• Meeting schedule will be provided in back-up slides

Note: Any data, materials, or information provided by industry during the event will be treated as informational only and will not be considered as formal proposals or binding offers. Submission or discussion of materials does not confer any competitive advantage, nor will it form the basis for any contractual obligation unless otherwise stated in a future solicitation

You will NOT need to Renew Visitor Pass at Visitor Control Center

Meeting Times

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DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for Public Release: Distribution Unlimited

Company Start Time End Time

Shipwright 08:00 08:20

Ockerman 08:25 08:45

TAI 08:50 09:10

P&R Watertaxi /Schottel 09:15 09:35

Marine Group Boat Works 09:40 10:00

Rozema 10:05 10:25

Breaux Brothers 10:30 10:50

PACMAR 10:55 11:15

Baker Marine Solutions 11:20 11:40

Lunch / Room Unavailable 11:45 13:15 Snow 13:15 13:40

Pass and ID Control & Briefing Location

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TB Docks

Port Operation

BLDG 3

Overflow Parking

JBPHH Pass & ID BLDG 3455 1250 South Drive, Honolulu, HI 96818Main Gate

Dining (McDonald’s & NEX)

Briefing Room Location

Parking

Tour Area Overview

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TB Docks – Meeting Area for TB Ride Transit to Visitor Center = 1 nm

Installation Boat Maintenance Center Independence St, Honolulu, HI 96818

Ford Island Locations

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Mighty Mo

Notional Government

Acquisition/Refurbishment Plan

• Currently in “Market Research” phase

• Expectation is to award contract for the

AZM TBs in FY27

• Exploring options optimizing for:

✓ Value

✓ Efficiency (Energy, Personnel, etc.)

✓ Total Ownership Cost

• Identifying two major paths

✓ New Construction

✓ Refurbishment

• Considering all propulsion types (with infrastructure requirements identified)

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Disclaimer: All information on this slide is subject to change and does not constitute a solicitation, request for proposal (RFP), or offer to contract.

Current System - Overview

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Characteristics Overall Length: 78 ft (23.7 m) (72.5 ft LWL) Beam: 22 ft (6.7 m) Draft (FLD): ~5 ft (1.5 m) Full Load Disp: ~96,000 lbs (estimate) Dry Hoisting Weight: 65,000 lbs (known) Top Speed: 11 knots Crew: 3 (2 crew, 1 NP Ranger) Passengers: 149 (w/ 6 wheelchair spots) Max Capacity: 152 Steering: Hydraulic Engines:

• Twin, inboard Cummins Diesel Engines

• Model: QSB 5.9-230

• 230 hp per engine

• (1,350 lb) x 2 = 2,700 lb Gear:

• ZF Marine 301-1C

• Gear ratio: 2.694 : 1

• (~200 lb) x 2 = ~400 lb Propellers:

• 4 Bladed, ZF Marine 28” X 20”

Fuel System:

• 100% Biodiesel (B100)

• Two symmetric, aluminum fuel tanks (P&S)

• Total capacity: 200 gal (757 L)

• Shared, 5 gal fuel additive tank (Stainless)

• Fuel Cons: 22 gal/hr @ 2,600 RPM (~84 L/hr) Electrical System:

• 24V / 12V DC system

• Engine-driven alternator

• Output: 24V, 80 amps Bow Thruster:

• Eaton Corporation hydraulic bow thruster

Current System – Inboard Profile

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• Fiberglass foam-core hull construction

• Built using fire-retardant vinylester resin

• Six continuous longitudinal hull stringers

• Six longitudinal deck beams

• Eight transverse bulkheads

(nine total compartments)

• Engine Room (5th Compartment)

• Steering Room / Lazarette (8th Compartment)

ForepeakComp 1

Comp 2Comp 3…

Current System – Main Deck Plan

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Current System – Console Diagram

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Operational Profile and Environment

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Players:

• (6) Total TBs

✓ (2) Operating

✓ (2) Standby, one primary

✓ (2) In Scheduled Maintenance

• Spare TBs are usually not swapped into mission during the day

CONOPS:

• 362 days per year (Only off on Christmas, Thanksgiving, and New Years!)

• 8.5 hours per day (Sometimes longer if special tours are given during evening hours)

• Up to 149 passengers per trip (Usually full on every run!)

• Two TBs cycle, opposite each other, between Visitor Center and AZM (0.6 nm distance)

• Transit speed at full load is ~5 knots and takes ~7 minutes one way

• Engines let to idle during load/unload period which is approximately 5 minutes

• Distances: 1 nm + (16) x 0.6 nm x 2 (since round trip) + 1 nm = 21.2 nm/day

• Environment: Calm, protected waters

• Go/No Go Criteria: 25 knot winds or above (trade winds are the primary environmental issue and are consistently strong in this location)

Operational Profile and Environment

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Tour TB Typical Day

0700: Two TBs warm up 0715: Pre-operation checks 0745: TB1 departs docks to Visitor Center 0800: TB1 begins transit TB2 departs docks to Visitor Center 0815: TB1 drops pax and begins return trip TB2 loads pax and begins transit 0830: TB1 exchanges pax and begins transit TB2 exchanges pax and begins return 0845: TB1 exchanges pax and begins return TB2 exchanges pax begins transit

Cycle Continues until 1600…….. Visitor Center

USS Arizona Memorial

Return Route

Transit Route

TB Maintenance

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Maintenance Program

• Regular Overhaul (ROH) every 5–6 years per

Navy Guidance/Policy

• Preventative done regularly by civil servant technicians at the Installation Boat Maintenance Center (IBMC)

• Depot-level repairs and overhauls performed by local commercial shipyards

Vessel Condition

• Hulls in good condition with no systemic fiberglass cracking, delamination, or deck softness

• Hull upkeep primarily quarterly cleaning and inspection

• Boats are mechanically labor-intensive due to age and frequent repairs

Overhauls

• Four ferries recently completed major overhaul

✓ New engines, transmissions, hydraulic systems

✓ Shaft alignment/truing and full vessel repaint

✓ Limited electrical modernization to control cost

Ballpark Annual Costs per TB

• O&M: ~$400k

• Labor, Parts, Fuel: ~$150k

• Prorated Overhaul: ~$250k

Cost Drivers

• Engines and propulsion systems

• Shafting and marine gear repairs

• Hydraulic systems

Hulls remain in good condition; lifecycle cost pressures are driven primarily by aging propulsion and mechanical systems.

Current Challenges with the TBs

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Propulsion System Stress

• Engines experience accelerated wear from continuous low-load operation

• Results in carbon buildup, injector fouling, and cooling inefficiencies

• Higher maintenance workload

• Periodic loss of propulsion

Raw Water Cooling Vulnerabilities

• Cooling system intakes frequently clog with marine growth and debris

• Impellers, sea strainers, and heat exchangers require frequent maintenance

• Divers are often required to clear clogged seawater intakes

Propulsion Train Wear

• Shafting, couplings, and cutlass bearings subject to vibration and sediment exposure

• Alignment drift can cause leaks, overheating seals, and increased drivetrain wear

Electrical System Degradation

• Corrosion in wiring harnesses and connectors due to saltwater environment

• Some replacement components are obsolete, complicating repairs and increasing downtime

High operational tempo and the marine environment accelerate wear on critical propulsion and support systems.

Current Challenges with the TBs

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Mission Impacting Failure Events

• ~Once per week

• Typical issues: engine overheating, single engine loss, cooling system blockage

• Twin-engine configuration usually allows continued operation after single failures

Severe Failure Events

• Quarterly, dual-engine loss events can occur

• Common causes:

• Debris clogging seawater cooling strainers

• Electrical system failures

• Heavy rain increasing debris load in water

Operational & Public Risk

• Vessel carries ~150 civilian passengers

• Dual-engine failures require anchoring in middle of harbor and rescue by work boat

• Disrupts schedules and impacts visitor’s reservations

• Incidents frequently appear on social media and local news

• Passenger transport missions demand near-zero defect reliability

While generally operable, system failures occur frequently enough to create operational disruption and public-facing risk.

Feedback from AZM Coxswain’s & Crew

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• Excessive engine & exhaust noise is a major operational distraction. Current mitigation relies on the outboard PA system that can compromise communication clarity

• Communication challenges are largely noise-related;

reducing overall noise levels would significantly improve crew communications

• Maneuverability

• More powerful bow thruster desired, as the current system provides insufficient maneuvering capability, especially in frequent, stiff winds

• Forward and aft helm stations recommended to improve vessel maneuverability and docking control

• Integrated brow/gangway to better accommodate passengers with mobility needs, including scooters up to ~400 lbs

• On the visitor center side there is one sailor kept on station at all times just to help lift the brow!

Pilot House

Engine Room

Notional Top-Level

Requirements & Desirable Attributes

Desirable, but not mandatory, attributes

• Clean, energy-efficient propulsion system

• Low cost and predictable maintenance

• Increased solemnity by way of decreasing operating noise

• Improved maneuverability (dual directional design or improved bow thruster)

• Minimal to no spray to passengers

• Simple design with open air passenger deck with hard rooftop

• Integrated brow/gangway to support motorized scooters

Attribute Top Level Requirement

Crew ≤ 3

Passengers ≥ 149 w/ ~6 spaces to secure wheelchairs

Speed ≥ 5 kts Full Load

Maximum Length Overall

80 ft (24 m)

Maximum Beam Overall w/ Fendering

33 ft (10 m)

Maximum Draft at Full Load

5 ft (1.5 m)

Endurance Complete a full day’s mission with margin, reliably!

Build Regulations 46CFR Subchapter T Compliant

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A commercially available, simple, and reliable ferry design that reduces lifecycle cost while improving passenger safety, accessibility, and operational reliability.

Final Thoughts

Comments & Questions

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Back-Up Slides

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