Clarification_25.doc

REQUEST FOR SPECIFICATION CLARIFICATION

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NAME OF CONTRACTOR:

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 0904 .

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: Para. 7.6.3 .

TITLE: PROPELLER SHAFT AND STERN TUBE INSPECTION (ABS)(REV 5)

QUESTION:

1. Is para. 7.6.3 to erect Platform/Staging required or necessary to accomplish this work? The Standard Operation Procedure has always been to rig out using pad eyes and chainfalls to accomplish this work.

7.6.3 Erect a platform/staging under the stern frame capable of carrying the tail shaft weight. Provide necessary blocking and rigging on the platform to support the tail shaft during removal operations. The platform/staging will be required until the tail shaft is drawn far enough past the stern frame to be handled by a crane

ANSWER:

Bids shall be prepared in accordance with the specification as written. The OEM will determine if the standard of operation is no longer current at the time the shaft is removed and an RFP will be issued if a change is required.

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