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Cable Handling Equipment Acceptance Criteria

8 September 2017

Introduction The Cable Handling Equipment (CHE) Acceptance Criteria was compiled for the purpose of verification that all hardware and equipment for handling cable on board the leased Cable Ship/Vessel of Opportunity are functionally operational prior to operational season. Vessel may or may not have Bow Working Capabilities, adjust the testing accordingly.

Vessel Operator will be responsible for providing a test schedule for all Cable Handling Equipment’s on board their respective vessel. Included with the functional testing will be all documentation of the installed hardware with the ABS approvals and testing schedules that were performed.

The following is a sample of what is currently used on the customer’s cable vessels:

Cable Handling/Laying/ Equipment(s):

1. Conduct visual inspection of each control station(s) and its rigging for damage, deterioration, and missing or broken parts. Check night lightings.

2. Inspect ram tension devices, transfer heads and sliding blocks.

3. Inspect booms, rigging and hardware.

4. Observe operation under load conditions of the following components:

A. Instrumentation Drive Assemblies B. Draw Off Hold Back Machines (DOHBs) (Fwd&Aft) C. Cable Drums (Fwd & Aft) D. Cable Fairleader and Dynometer Assembly (Fwd & Aft) E. Rotometers (4 pair) (Fwd & Aft) F. Sheaves (Bow and Stern) G. Electric Cable Transporters (3) H. SCR/ AC Power for Cable Drums I. Capuller Capstans / Crinoline Winches – At Cable Tanks J. Monorail Winches Cable Deck K. Cable Deck Overhead Gantry Crane and Monorails L. Cable Troughing and Goose Necks M. Splicing Equipment N. Bow Trolley Hoists (2) O. Heavy Launch and Recovery System for Underwater Vehicles P. Internal Dedicated Cable Communication System Q. Cable Operators Console R. Buoy and Anchor Handling Capstans S. Pad Eyes, Cleats, and Tie-Downs T. USBL, Makai and WinFrog

5. Review current standard operating test reports.

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6. Test all equipment in accordance with OEM Instructions

7. Complete all test data forms for the subsystem/assemblies in the attached.

Appendix A

A. Instrumentation Drive Assemblies:

Inspection/Test Procedures:

1. Verify counters by marking drums. Readout units in the control console, mission control and bridge must be in agreement with each other.

2. Test reset function.

Location: Frame: Serial:

Cable drum support stbd bow 16 3370 Cable drum support port bow 17 3371 Cable drum support stbd stern 43 3372 Cable drum support port stern 44 3373

B. Draw Off Hold Back Machines (DOHB):

B1 – Forward DOHBs B2 – Aft DOHBs – inspect and test both

Inspection/Test Procedures:

1. Perform operational check with static line and load cell to 4,000 lbs in 500 lb increments. Compare base load cell to line load cell.

2. Inspect drag boards and guide plates for grooving, damage and deterioration.

3. Inspect gap between drag boards and aft guide plates.

4. Perform and constant tension verification test, this is accomplished during the load testing.

5. Conduct load cell verification, this will be completed under the calibration process.

6. Record the test data.

7. Record the data from the Forward DOHB hydraulic power units.

C. Cable Drums and/or Linear Cable Engines (LCE’s):

1. Visually inspect drum tire surfaces.

2. Visually inspect for proper lubrication and maintenance. Lubrication schedules must be made available and reviewed.

3. Inspect drum fleeting modules/ or stationary drum knifes for timing. Fleeting modules should advance 0.8” from unit to unit.

4. For LCE’s ensure tire alignment, pressure settings with squeeze range

5. Rotate gears and inspect operation.

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6. Shift gears and inspect operation.

7. Apply pressure (releasing brake) and inspect both units for leakage. Ensure hydraulic pressure releases the brakes.

8. Inspect disc brake power units for general condition.

9. Inspect brake pads and disc surface.

10. Inspect for proper filter maintenance. Filter schedules must be reviewed.

11. Inspect heat exchangers for integrity of zinc protection.

D. Cable Fairleader and Dynometer Assembly:

Inspection/Test Procedures

Cable Fairleader and Dynometer Assembly:

1. Visually inspect unit for traverse operation.

2. Inspect and test limit switches.

3. Visually inspect guide shafts and lead screw.

Cable Dynometer:

1. Inspect four bar linkage for free movement. Calibrate with mechanical bridge and load cell (this is completed during the calibration process).

2. Verify that all remote tension readouts are in agreement.

A. Control Consoles (Fwd & Aft Stations) B. Bow and Stern (Port & Stbd) C. Bridge D. Mission E. Portable plug in deck units (4). Do not set up. Visually inspect.

E. Rotometers

1. Conduct visual inspection of metal rotometer drums and signal wiring for damage, deterioration, missing or broken parts.

2. Inspect movement of rotometer drums for balance and bearing noise while hand spinning in both directions.

3. OEM technical representative will be responsible for the calibration of speed and line count.

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F. Sheaves:

1. Inspect for free rotation. Bow and stern sheaves must be inspected under load.

2. Inspect cheeks and fairings for irregularities which could snag or otherwise damage the cable.

Sheave Description Manufacturer Location

Bow sheaves Western Gear 1-8-0 Stern sheaves Western Gear 1-77-0 Buoy recovery sheave Scocum 1-16-1 Buoy recovery sheave Scocum 1-16-2 Buoy recovery sheave Scocum 1-53-1 Buoy recovery sheave Scocum 1-53-2 Buoy skid lowering sheave Scocum 01-18-1 Buoy skid lowering sheave Scocum 01-18-2 Buoy skid lowering sheave NA 01-45-1 Buoy skid lowering sheave NA 01-45-2

G. Electric Cable Transporters: (1 to 3each)

1. Inspect blower motor for condition and energize to demonstrate operation.

2. Tracks should be properly tensioned (App. 1-1.5” slack in lower run).

3. Observe in operation and record the following data:

Drag Boards Nos. 1, 2, and 3:

1. Inspect drag boards for damage, deterioration, missing or inoperative components.

2. Inspect (3) drag board control consoles.

H. SCR / AC Power:

1. Inspect all meters and indicators.

2. Verify space heaters function properly.

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3. Inspect plug-in (XX) stations for damage, deterioration, power indicator lights, and missing or inoperative components. (For portable haulers along the cable troughing route)

I. Capuller Capstans/Crinoline Winches:

1. Test equipment in accordance with OEM xxx.

2. All Capuller Capstans/Crinoline Winches are typically located in the Cable Tank areas.

Capstan/Winch Number Location Serial Number

1 4-24-1 24255 2 4-24-2 24250 3 4-26.5-1 24252 4 4-26.5-2 24256 5 4-28-1 24249 6 4-28-2 24251 7 4-30.5-1 24248 8 4-30.5-2 24258 9 4-32.5-1 24259 10 4-32.5-1 24253 11 4-35.5-1 24257 12 4-35.5-2 24254

J. Monorail Winches: (typically movement of items port to starboard or reverse)

1. Visually inspect for general condition.

2. Test for ability to fulfill its function by raising and lowering chain linkage.

3. Move Winch electrically forward and in reverse.

K. Cable Deck Overhead Gantry Crane/Bridge Crane: (typically movement of items fore and aft or reverse)

1. Visually inspect for general condition.

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2. Observe in operation. Inspect for ability to fulfill function.

L. Cable Troughing/Goosenecks:

1. Visually inspect for roughness or misalignment which could snag or otherwise damage the cable.

2. Inspect for damage and excessive wear to portable and fixed troughing.

3. Ensure height of gooseneck from cable tank is correct.

M. Splicing Equipment:

1. Test in accordance with operation and maintenance manuals. (Splicers)

2. Provide compliance report that all equipment for splicing is operational and within calibration.

N. Bow Trolley Hoist:

1. Verify that both trolley hoists (port & starboard) have been lubricated in accordance with tech manuals.

2. Visually inspect trolley hoist assemblies for worn, damaged or missing parts.i

3. Functionally operate all controls (raise, lower, forward and aft) on each hoist and verify that each control is operating properly.

4. Verify that each limit switch (raise, lower, forward and aft) is operating properly.

NOTE: Weight testing is covered under calibration and weight testing.

O. Heavy Launch and Recovery System - LRS (Underwater Vehicles): this is for an A- Frame type set up

1. Visually inspect LRS for worn, damaged or missing parts.

2. Visually inspect LRS (including HPU) for hydraulic leaks.

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3. With control toggle switch set for local control, activate both HPU motors (A & B). Verify that LED’s for both motors are illuminated.

4. Verify that all LED’s on the HPU control box and on the local control box are working properly by pressing the lamp test pushbutton.

5. Using the LRS joystick (local control box) operate the LRS thru its full working range (outboard/inboard) at full speed. Verify that A-frame moves smoothly, both outboard and inboard.

6. Stop A-frame at 45° inboard and verify that angle indicator reads 45°.

7. Functionally operate all latching controls (up, down, float and fixed). Verify proper operation of all latching controls including latching pins.

8. With the A-frame at 45° inboard shut-off both HPU motors. Leave the A-frame in this position for one hour and then verify that no movement to the A-frame has occurred.

P. Internal Cable Communication System

1. Conduct visual inspection of all essential stations and wiring for damage, deterioration, missing or broken parts. Check indicator lights.

2. Conduct verbal communication between essential stations as per operational function (XX identified stations required to be functional)

Q. Cable Operators Console

1. Conduct visual inspection of all wiring and tubing for damage, deterioration, missing or broken parts. Check all indicator lights, monitors, touch pads and other displays for clarity and function.

2. Function controls and verify monitors and displays indicate operation of said function(s).

3. Validate that all remote stations (Mission Control & Bow or Stern) have identical readouts.

R. Buoy and Anchor Handling Winches

Inspection/Test Procedures:

1. Visually inspect for general condition.

2. Test for operational ability in both low and high speed.

3. Move Winch electro-hydraulically forward and in reverse.

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S. Pad eyes, Cleats, Tie- Offs Added

This section is for added Pad eyes, Cleats and other Tie down mechanisms added to the boat to accommodate for Cable Handling operations.

1. Visually inspect for general condition and location of the working deck

2. Review all testing procedures for pull test data

3. Ensure the distance from the pad eyes with bull chains is adequate for cable works.

T. USBL, Makai and WinFrog

Inspection/Test Procedure

This section is to ensure that the configuration of the tracking and cable installation software have been properly installed and are communicating with each other.

1. USBL (Ultra Short Base Line) Acoustic Tracking Capability works correctly with Makai and WinFrog.

2. Ensure that the data strings (burial information) from the Sea Plow and ROV are delivering the data required to both Makai and WinFrog.

3. Validate the system software and data capacity are large enough to store 45 days Of data from cable operations.

DRAFT Copy / MG

Cable Handling Equipment Acceptance Criteria Matrix

Equipment Inspect Test Calibrate Date Pass Fail A Instrumentation Drive Assemblies

B DOHBs Fwd Aft

C Cable Drums (4)

D Cable Fairleader & Dynometer

E Rotometers

F Sheaves

G Electric Cable Transporters

H SCR Power for Cable Drums

I Capuller Capstans (12)

J Monorail Winches (5)

K Cable Deck Gantry OVHD Crane

L Cable Troughing

M Splicing Equipment

N Bow Trolley Hoists

Cable Handling Equipment Acceptance Criteria Matrix

Equipment Inspect Test Calibrate Date Pass Fail

O Heavy Overboarding System

P 44MC Communication System

Q Cable Operators Console

R Buoy and Anchor Handling Capstans

S Pad Eyes, Cleats and Tie-Downs

T USBL, Makai and WinFrog

Print Name Signature Date

Ship Maintenance Engineer

MRF Lead

Shipboard Engineering Dept

Gov't Representative