0401_A__ECDIS_Replacement_TALT347_REV2.doc

USNS AMELIA EARHART

(T-AKE 6)

COMMUNICATION AND NAVIGATIONAL AIDS

N33205-16-R-4301

26 OCTOBER 2015

ITEM NO. 0401

Category “A”

MSC PM6/SA

ELECTRONIC CHARTING SYSTEM REPLACEMENT TALT347

1.0 ABSTRACT:

1.1 This item describes the replacement of the Voyage Management System Electronic Chart System hardware with the Vision Master Electronic Chart Display Information System (ECDIS). In addition, upgrades the Vision Master Radar displays with an IMO compliant processor. This is a processor only replacement.

2.0 REFERENCES:

2.1 MSC Drawing No. 423-7488815, Block Wiring Diagram, Integrated Bridge and Navigation System.

2.2 Manuals: T9AKE-ABS2 - Navigational Integrated Bridge System (ABS stamped approved manual for each ship).

3.0 ITEM LOCATION/DESCRIPTION:

3.1 Location/Quantity

3.1.1 Location: Pilothouse, Chart Room and Master’s Office.

3.1.2 Quantity: None.

3.2 Item Description/Manufacturer’s Data:

Mounting bracket – Fabricated locally

(3)-340 ARPA Kit Format Display Systems

3.2.1 Material/Components, including specific quantities and manufacturer make and model numbers, necessary to accomplish work required by this work item, are included paragraph 3.2.

3.2.2 Quantities specified in paragraph 3.2 are considered estimates. The contractor shall provide the exact quantities and additional material such as fittings, weld material, pipe hangers, cable banding material, tags, placards and fasteners, etc., which are not included in the Bill of Material List.

4.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT/MATERIAL/SERVICES:

4.1 Government Furnished Material (GFM):

Vision master ECDIS System

Vision Master FT Radar

Mounting bracket – Fabricated locally (3)-340 ARPA Kit Format Display Systems.

5.0 NOTES:

5.1 The Contractor and all subcontractors, regardless of tier, must consult the GTRs 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, including but not limited to, GTRs 1-7, 22, 23, 24, 28, and 29.

5.2 The Contractor and all subcontractors, regardless of tier, are advised to review other work items under this contract, including but not limited to, Work Items 009, 010, 015, and 021, 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.

5.3 All dirt, debris, and liquids resulting from this work shall be removed from the ship daily and all areas involved left clean.

6.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE REQUIREMENTS: None additional.

7.0 STATEMENT OF WORK REQUIRED

7.1 Arrangements and Outfitting:

None.

7.2 Structural:

None.

7.3 Mechanical / Fluid:

None.

7.4 Electronics:

7.4.1 Removals;

7.4.1.1 Remove the three existing Sperry Marine Voyage Management System Electronic Charting hardware in the Pilothouse Bridge Control Console (BCC) and the Chart Room (next to chart table). The components removed will be similar to the ones being installed. Using References 2.1 and 2.2 and the services of a factory authorized technical representative to identify the components as the individual components are not labeled inside the respective BCC sections.

7.4.1.2 If fitted remove the existing Sperry Marine Voyage Management System Electronic Charting hardware in the master’s Office using References 2.1 and 2.2 and utilize the services of a factory authorized technical representative to identify the components as the individual components are not labeled inside the respective BCC sections.

7.4.2 Installations:

7.4.2.1 Install Item 1 in BCC on the Pilothouse and at the Chart Table using the services of a Factory authorized Technical representative and using Reference 2.1 and 2.2 as guidance.

7.4.3 Fabricate a mounting bracket, Item 2, to secure the components supplied with Item 1.

7.4.4 Install Item 3 in Master’s Office, if fitted, using the services of a Factory authorized Technical representative and using Reference 2.1 and 2.2 as guidance.

7.4.5 Fabricate a mounting bracket, Item 4, to secure the components supplied with Item 3.

7.4.6 Inter-connect each component supplied with Item 1 and Item 3 using OEM approved cables using the services of a Factory Authorized Technical Representative. The Factory Authorized Technical Representative is authorized to re-use of the existing cables or shall provide new OEM cables if the existing are not compatible with the new equipment.

7.4.7 Connect power to the new ECDIS from the original power source via the installed UPS if fitted. The ECDIS in the Master’s Office may not be fitted with a UPS and direct connected to the power source.

7.4.8 Install the 340 ARPA Kit display system in the three (3) existing radar units. The 340 ARPA Kit format display system includes: ARPA Processor, with VisionMaster Software and Integral DVD reader, I/O unit and remote tracker ball, USB & on-off switch, VDR/Secondary RGB output, AIS display capability. This kit also requires two (2) adaptor plates for the control panels

7.5 Preparation of Drawings/Documentation:

7.5.1 Provide “as-built” drawing(s) that reflect the final version of this installation. The drawing shall be titled “Mods Incidental to the Installation of the Vision Master ECDIS”.

7.5.2 Provide red line markups of Reference 2.1 to reflect the changes.

7.6 Inspection/Test:

7.6.1 Insulation Resistance:

7.6.2 End-to-end continuity and electrical insulation resistance tests on new, modified, overhauled, or repaired system cables shall be performed. The MSCREP shall be immediately notified if insulation values of equipment or cable are less than 1 Megohm.

7.6.3 Enclosure Ground:

7.6.4 Electronic equipment enclosures shall be tested for continuity and resistance of the grounding path. The resistance of the grounding path between the equipment enclosure and a ship structural member shall not exceed 0.1 Ohm.

7.6.5 Operational:

7.6.6 Operational tests on equipment that is modified, overhauled, or repaired onboard the ship shall be performed, using Reference 2.1 and Paragraph 7.6 as guidance.

7.7 Painting:

7.7.1 Paint all new and modified surfaces to match surrounding surfaces. Paint is supplied per MSC paint schedule as GFM.

7.8 Marking:

7.8.1 New permanently fixed cable tags, power panel and power panel breaker nameplates, warning notices, and power source markers shall be installed for all new and modified systems (or areas), using Reference 2.1 and GTR No. 29 as guidance.

7.9 Manufacturer's Representative:

7.9.1 The Contractor shall provide the services of a factory authorized technical representative to provide the following services and commission the systems.

7.9.2 The factory authorized technical representative shall be factory trained and certified for the install Sperry ECDIS and Sperry Radar. This training shall be no more than 3 years old and received while employed at their present company.

7.9.3 The factory authorized technical representative meeting paragraph 7.9.1 above shall provide on-site services as noted in the work section of this specification paragraphs 7.4.1 and 7.4.2.

7.9.4 The factory authorized technical representative meeting paragraph 7.9.1 above shall provide and make all re-connections to the respective ECDIS (Qty 3) in the Pilothouse and Chart Room and ensure all interfaces are connected and working properly. The factory technical representative shall make all adjustments and confirm the setup confirms the original ABS NIBS Notation, Reference 2.2.

7.9.5 If fitted the factory authorized technical representative meeting paragraph 7.9.1 above shall provide and make all re-connections to the Master’s ECDIS in the Master’s Office and ensure all interfaces are connected and working properly.

7.9.6 The Factory Authorized Technical Representative shall ensure all software and licenses are up to date and all this information shall be given to the vessel navigator (normally the 2nd Mate) for safe keeping.

7.10 Training and Familiarization:

7.10.1 The Contractor shall provide training from the following Technical Rep:

Safe Navigation Solutions

Dave Tobin, Office: 434-987-1522

Email: dtobin@safenavsolutions.com

7.10.2 The installing activity shall provide on-board familiarization training as follows:

· 3-4 hour sessions

· Each session will be provide in the first 4 hours at the end of the watch as follows – 0800-1200 (end of the mid shift, 1600-2000, end of the day shift and 0000-0400, end of the swing shift.

7.10.3 The installing activity shall provide 8 hours of training at a local facility on a Sperry Vision Master ECDIS system trainer. If there in not local Sperry Training facility, the installing activity shall provide transportation for the selected ship crew to get the training. MSC will cover meals and lodging should an overnight stay be required.

8.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: None additional.

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