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USNS CATAWBA

(T-ATF 168)

PROPULSION MACHINERY

SHAFTING ALIGNMENTS

1.0 ABSTRACT

1.1 Provide services of an Alignment Specialist to measure and align the vessel’s Port and STBD Propulsion shafting.

2.0 REFERENCES/ENCLOSURES: None.

3.0 LOCATION/EQUIPMENT/DESRIPTION:

3.1 Main engine room – Port and STBD propulsion shafting system.

4.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT/MATERIAL/SERVICES: None.

5.0 NOTES:

5.1 Any additional growth work identified, must be submitted to and approved by the MSC contracting officer in writing before the start of the additional work.

6.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE REQUIREMENTS: None Additional.

7.0 STATEMENT OF WORK REQUIRED:

7.1 Contractor shall provide all labor, tools, and special equipment to accomplish the requirements of this statement of work.

7.2 Provide the services of an Alignment Specialist for 10 days (6 days onboard vessel + 4 days around trip travel = 10 days total):

· Period of Performance: 09 NOV 2018 to 18 NOV 2018.

· Location of Work/Vessel: Port of Jebel Ali, Dubai UAE.

7.3 The attending Alignment Specialist Tech Rep must be familiar with the completing propulsion shafting alignment checks and adjusts onboard the T-ATF class of vessels. The tech rep must be familiar with all applicable USCG and ABS regulatory rules and requirements. The tech rep must be familiar and experienced in demonstration and completion of alignment checks/adjustments in the presence of USCG and ABS regulatory bodies.

7.4 The Alignment Specialist shall provide and install strain gages on the vessel’s propulsion shafting.

7.5 Industrial support shall be supplied to the Alignment Specialist, including the provision of a hydraulic jack for work completion

7.6 Ship’s force shall rotate the shafting assembly as needed, the Alignment Specialist shall measure and record shafting bending moments.

7.7 Perform jack/load cell measurements on the line bearings, to validate strain measurements are accurate.

7.8 If system adjustments are found required, re-align and move associated foundation systems (vertically and/or horizontally) as needed. Note: Shipyard shall supply and install new chalk fast as found needed.

7.9 Recheck alignments after foundation(s) have been adjusted properly. After, new chalk fast has cured and the related foundation bolting is re-torqued to within original manufacturer specifications.

7.10 During completion of work activities provide a Condition Report to the Port Engineer with the results of inspection, along with any additional recommended repairs or materials required for system repair.

7.11 The cost of any additional repairs or materials, if required, shall be considered growth work. Any additional growth work identified, must be approved by the MSC contracting officer in writing before start of the additional work.

7.12 Upon completion of work, submit a final electronic report to MSC Port Engineer and Chief Engineer documenting all findings, including initial and final alignment measurements, and list any future recommended actions.

8.0 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: None.