0601_A_(REV_A)SOLAS_RESCUE_BOAT_REPAIRS.docx

USNS COMFORT (T-AH 20)

1.0 ABSTRACT:

1.1. This work item describes the requirements to replace the outdrive for the ship’s Port Rescue Boat.

2.0 REFERENCES/ENCLOSURES:

2.1. References:

2.1.1. T9583-A8-MMC-020 DIESEL ENGINE, RESCUE BOAT STEYR 236

2.2. Enclosures: None.

3.0 ITEM LOCATION/DESCRIPTION:

3.1. Location/Quantity

3.1.1. Port 01 Level FR 76

3.1.2. One (1) SOLAS rescue boat

3.2. Item Description/Manufacturer’s Data

3.2.1. 6 Meter Willard SOLAS Up Righting Boat Inventory #: Port 6MRX9004 Willard #: WLD22004A090

3.3. Contractor Furnished Material:

(1 ea.) Outdrive Unit, Diesel Mercury Bravo II 1.50:1 Ratio, PT# 5332200 (1 ea.) Magnum Transom Assembly, PT# 865380A25 (1 ea.) Trim Pump Assembly, PT# 865380A25 (2 ea.) Hose Assembly, PT# 865385001 (1 ea.) Wiring Harness, PT# 865772T02 (1 ea.) Willard Drive Shaft (1 ea.) Willard Guard

4.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT/MATERIAL/SERVICES: None

5.0 NOTES: NONE

6.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE REQUIREMENTS:

6.1. All inspections and repair work shall meet the general requirements of SOLAS, 46 CFR 199 and applicable sub-parts, as well as USCG NVIC2-92 and 4-07, and manufacturer’s instructions and shall be to the satisfaction of the Inspector.

6.2. All Inspections and tests shall be performed in the presence of a contractor’s representative, MSFSC REP, ABS Surveyor, and USCG Inspector, as applicable. Notify the contractor’s representative, MSCREP, USCG Inspector, and the ABS surveyor 24 hours in advance for scheduling shop and operational tests.

6.3. All replacement parts shall be OEM (original equipment manufacturers) factory parts.

7.0 STATEMENT OF WORK REQUIRED:

7.1. Identify and provide the services of a Willard OEM Authorized Technical Representative for survival craft servicing APPROVED by USCG and ABS to accomplish the work described in this specification.

7.2. The contractor shall provide all labor, materials, and equipment required to accomplish this specification item. A waterborne operational test of each boat shall jointly be conducted by Ship’s Force and the Contractor prior to any inspections, repairs, or certification testing. Deficiencies found during the operational test shall be documented by the Contractor via CFR.

7.3. Remove the RHIB Boat listed in 3.2 from the ship and transport it to the shop to accomplish the repairs in 7.4 thru 7.6. Ships Force will provide crane service to load the RHIB Boat onto a Contractors furnished trailer.

7.4. Remove the existing Volvo Outdrive Unit from the boat. Remove all parts necessary to replace the existing Outdrive with a Mercury Bravo II Unit.

7.5. Modify the transom of the boat to accept a new Mercury Bravo II Outdrive Unit.

7.6. Provide and install a new Mercury Bravo II Outdrive for the RHIB Boat listed in 3.2 using reference 2.1.1 for guidance. Provide all required parts and material to make a fully operational boat.

7.7. A waterborne operational test of each boat shall jointly be conducted by Ship’s Force and the Contractor prior to re-stowing each boat.

7.8. Upon completion of all repairs, transport the RHIB Boat listed in 3.2 from the shop to the vessel for reinstallation. Ships Force will provide crane service to load the RHIB Boat onto the ship from the Contractors furnished trailer.

7.9. Reports

7.9.1. Contractor shall submit to MSCREP detailing “as found” conditions as soon as inspections are complete, measurements are taken and condition observed along with recommended repairs if any needed to be accomplished. Additional repair deemed necessary by the MSCREP shall be the subject of a change order.

7.9.2. Contractor shall submit to MSCREP detailing “as released” conditions report when all work is complete. Report shall consist of all repairs accomplished, all released dimensional readings, pictures, test data and reports by others and list of all the parts replaced.

7.9.3. Upon completion of this work item, the contractor shall provide reports required by 2.1.1 to include the following:

7.9.3.1. Three copies of the final report describing details of results endorsed by contractor’s representative, subcontractor(s), MSCREP, ABS Surveyor and USCG Inspector Signature of person who carries out the inspection and maintenance, company representative or ship’s master.

7.8 Manufacturer’s Representative

7.8.1 Contractor shall provide the services of Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) to accomplish this work item.

8.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: NONE

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