0016_A_FIRE PROTECTION AND SHIPS SAFETY PROGRAM.docx

USNS GRAPPLE

(T-ARS 53)

1.0 ABSTRACT

1.1 Temporarily provide and install fire and safety protection capabilities, establish and manage fire and safety programs and inspections, and provide for fire watch services and oversight onboard the ship.

2.0 REFERENCES

2.1 National Fire Protection Association 312, Standard for Fire Protection of Vessels During Construction, Repair and Lay-up

2.2 National Fire Protection Association 51B, Standard for Fire Prevention in Use of Cutting and Welding Processes

3.0 ITEM LOCATION/DESCRIPTION

3.1 Location: Throughout the ship

4.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED MATERIAL/EQUIPMENT/SERVICE: None.

5.0 NOTES:

5.1 The contractor and all subcontractors regardless of tier shall consult the General Technical Requirements (GTR) to determine applicability to this work item. In performance of this work item, the contractor and all subcontractors regardless of tier must comply with the requirements of all applicable GTRs.

5.2 The contractor and all subcontractors regardless of tier are advised to review other work items under this contract, to determine their effect on the work required under this work item. Many of the definitions relating to performance of this work item are found in Work Item 001.

6.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE REQUIREMENTS: None additional.

7.0 STATEMENT OF WORK REQUIRED

7.1 Within ten (10) days of the contract award, submit the following plan to the MSCREP for review and approval.

7.1.1 Fire and Flooding Protection Plan: The plan shall include a description of the fire protection facilities available, dewatering equipment available and preventive measures that will be taken to ensure ship's safety during fire or flooding emergencies.

7.2 Conduct a fire fighting, safety and fire prevention conference immediately after ship’s arrival conference. At the conference, the Contractor shall address and familiarize the ship’s force with the Contractor’s procedures for fire prevention and fire fighting and all procedures that will be implemented by municipal fire fighting organizations. Contractor in conjunction with ship’s force will familiarize non-ship emergency personnel with ship’s layout of spaces and fire fighting equipment locations, the ship arrangement, shipboard fire protection and fire fighting systems, equipment and organization and familiarize all parties with the scope of work and aspects of the work or ship conditions that have significance in fire prevention and fire fighting.

7.3 Contractor shall temporarily install three (3) separate fire water hose valve manifolds onboard ship each with three (3), 1-1/2 inch diameter connections, and three (3) 100 foot hose sections at each manifold station. Locations for the temporary fire water hose manifolds will be designated by the MSCREP.

7.3.1 Firemain water supply, provided by the contractor, shall be a minimum of 1000 GPM at 100 psig measured by a contractor installed, in-line, calibrated pressure gage at each of the firemain manifold connections.

7.3.2 Clearly identify each temporary fire water hose station. Post placard noting source of water supply and providing clear operating instructions at each station. Verify unobstructed flow. Where weather conditions may cause freezing, provide a recirculation capability to prevent freezing at each manifold.

7.4 Contractor shall temporarily install two (2) 2-1/2 inch fire water hoses and connect into the ship’s firemain shore connections at two (2) widely separated locations as designated by the MSCREP.

7.4.1 Firemain water supply shall be a minimum of 1000 GPM at 100 psig and the maximum water pressure shall not exceed 150 psig, as measured by a contractor installed in-line calibrated pressure gages at each of the firemain shore service connections.

Clearly identify these connections to the ship’s firemain. Post placard noting source of water supply and providing clear operating instructions at each connection. Verify unobstructed flow. Where weather conditions may cause freezing, provide a recirculation capability to prevent freezing at each connection.

7.5 Assign fire watch personnel for each welding, brazing, burning or other Contractor responsible hot work operations. Contractor fire watch personnel shall meet the requirements of references 2.1 and 2.2.

7.5.1 Fire watch shall be exclusive of personnel performing the actual hot work.

7.5.2 Fire watch personnel shall be trained to combat various class and type of fires and shall know the regulations, procedures and facilities for sounding an alarm and shall carry them out in the event of fire.

7.5.3 Fire watch personnel shall be on location prior to the start of hot work and shall remain on location a minimum of thirty (30) minutes after the hot work is completed.

7.5.3.1 Assign additional fire watch personnel on the opposite side of a structure on which welding, cutting or heating is being performed, as required (inclusive of all interconnected plating areas in way of shell, decks, overheads, bulkheads, and intersecting corners connecting more than one tank or space).

7.5.4 Fire watches shall be equipped with suitable fire extinguishing equipment to combat and extinguishing “A”, “B”, and “C” class fires depending on the combustible materials within range of the work. Equipment shall be maintained in state of readiness for instant use. NOTE: Ship’s fire extinguishers shall not be used for fire watch.

7.6 Provide written notice for each job or separate area of hot work aboard ship. Submit one (1) copy of each notice to the MSCREP and one (1) notice to the ship’s Chief Engineer each morning at the morning production meeting for all hot work planned for the next 24 hours.

7.6.1 The notice shall state the following:

a. A description of the work to be performed.

b. The specific location of the hot work and compartments adjacent to decks, bulkheads and similar structure upon which work is to be accomplished.

c. Time hot work will commence.

d. Current gas free status of the areas, including a copy of the applicable Gas Free certificate.

e. Absence or existence of combustible material in the vicinity of the operation and if combustible material exists the action taken to protect material and equipment adjacent to the hot work area from damage and fire.

f. The provision and assignment of the fire watch, and affirmation that conditions at work site (ventilation, temporary lighting, and access) permit the fire watch to observe all areas where the hot work is being performed.

g. The notice shall be signed by a supervisor specifically designated as responsible for coordination of hot work and fire watch requirements.

7.7 In the event that a fire does occur onboard the vessel, contractor shall notify the ship’s officer and the MSCREP immediately. Contractor shall prepare and submit a formal report within 24 hours of the occurrence, including information on cause of the fire, actions taken to extinguish the fire, personnel involved, any damage or injuries, and corrective actions being taken by the contractor to prevent future occurrences.

7.8 Contractor shall notify all workers and subcontractor’s aboard ship that smoking is NOT PERMITTED. Contractor shall have an effective program in place to enforce this no smoking policy.

7.9 Contractor shall provide communication system for Contractor’s supervising personnel and workers. Ship’s public address system is designated for ship’s personnel only. Contractor may use the ship’s public address system only in an emergency.

7.10 Oxygen, acetylene, gas and flammable material shall be secured off ship at the end of each working shift.

7.11 When gas cylinders are required onboard ship, they shall be located on the weather decks. The number of in-use cylinders shall be limited to those which are required for work in progress and which have pressure regulators connected to the cylinder valve. Onboard reserve gas cylinders shall not exceed one-half the number of in-use cylinders and shall be located in a remote area of the weather decks.

7.11.1 When not in use, gas cylinders onboard shall have lines disconnected, protective cover (cap) in place and shall be secured and in an upright position.

7.12 Fire exits and ship’s access shall be maintained clean and clear. Contractor shall clean the ship’s gangways on daily basis as required.

7.13 Rigging of hose, welding leads and temporary lights shall be kept clear of decks on temporary trees or brackets and be arranged to avoid tripping and other safety hazards. Passageway shall be kept and maintained clear of obstructions.

7.14 Designate a safety inspector(s) responsible for ship’s safety on daily basis during performance period.

7.14.1 Perform a safety inspection on a daily basis whenever work is in progress. The inspection shall be made jointly with the MSCREP or his designated representative and the representative of the ship’s Master. A written report of the discrepancies and THREE (3) copies shall be submitted to the MSCREP within FOUR (4) hours after completion of the inspection.

7.15 Preparation of drawings: None.

7.16 Manufacturer’s representative: None.

8.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

8.1 None Additional

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