0022_A_DOCK_TRIALS_AND_SEA_TRIALS.docx

USNS SPEARHEAD

( EPF 1 )

1. ABSTRACT

1.1. This item describes the requirements for machinery space turn-over, dock trials, and sea trials.

2. REFERENCES: None.

3. ITEM LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION:

3.1. Various

4. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS/SERVICES: None.

5. NOTES:

5.1. The contractor and subcontractors must consult Military Sealift Command’s General Technical Requirements, (GTR’s), to determine applicability to this work item. The contractor and all subcontractors must comply with all applicable GTR requirements.

5.2. The contractor and subcontractors shall review other work items under this contract, to determine their effect on the work required by this item. Based on this review the contractor shall plan and schedule work to minimize conflicts between work items.

5.3. The definitions of many terms used in this work item are found in work item 001.

6. QUALITY ASSURANCE REQUIREMENTS: None additional.

7. STATEMENT OF WORK:

7.1. Machinery space turn-over

7.1.1. Machinery space turn-over signifies that all contractor related work on ship systems and equipment within the machinery spaces is complete.

7.1.1.1. All tag-outs shall be cleared by shipyard personnel in concert with ship’s force for machinery space equipment worked on during the availability after verifying the work is complete.

7.1.1.2. All temporary hoses, power cables, rigging and staging has been removed from the machinery spaces. All temporary openings have been restored.

7.1.1.3. All tank covers have been closed with proper gasketing and bolting and all gratings are in place and properly secured within the machinery spaces.

7.1.1.4. All machinery space bilges are clean and dry.

7.1.1.5. All machinery space fire detection and fire extinguishing systems are fully operational.

7.1.1.6. All guards and shields are in place for machinery space equipment.

7.1.2. Ship’s crew shall utilize the time between machinery space turn-over and dock trials to complete MSC mandated ship start-up and readiness assessment checklists. The contractor shall assist the MSCREP and Chief Engineer in assembling information and reports necessary to complete ship start-up readiness assessments as detailed in Work Item 013 article 7.1.7.4.

7.2. Dock trials

7.2.1. Develop and submit to MSCREP a dock trial agenda at the 50% time point of the availability. Develop and submit to the MSCREP, four (4) days prior to dock trials, a final version of the dock trial agenda that includes the following items. (Note that under Work Item 013, the contractor shall support a pre start-up meeting scheduled to occur at least 3 days prior to the dock trial. This milestone marks the requirement for the contractor, all subcontractors and technical representatives involved in the installation, maintenance and repair of shipboard equipment and systems to meet with the MSCREP, Chief Engineer and Master to review written reports from the contractor, subcontractors and technical representatives asserting the readiness of subject equipment for start-up, commissioning and operational testing. Subject reports shall also include recommended start-up, commissioning and testing procedures to prove proper operating conditions of subject equipment.):

7.2.1.1. Written certification from the Contractor or the subcontractor that all work on each piece of machinery space equipment is complete and that the equipment is fully ready for start-up and operation.

7.2.1.2. List of equipment to be tested

7.2.1.3. List of tests

7.2.1.4. Test performance criteria, including OEM commissioning procedures.

7.2.1.5. Test acceptance criteria

7.2.1.6. Test schedule

7.2.1.7. Test data to be recorded

7.2.1.8. Test data recording format

7.2.1.9. Instrumentation required

7.2.1.10. List of shipyard personnel involved

7.2.1.11. List of vendor technical representatives

7.2.1.12. List of regulatory body representatives

7.2.2. Dock trials shall be carried out jointly with ship’s force. Representatives of contractor or subcontractor shall be present onboard to witness testing and record operational testing and performance data. Dock trial results shall be summarized by the contractor and submitted to the MSCREP prior to sea trials.

7.2.3. Conduct dock trials two (2) days prior to sea trials.

7.2.4. Allocate four (4) hours minimum duration for running of each equipment/system.

7.2.5. Schedule all dock trials during the day shift.

7.2.6. Perform dock trials in accordance with the published agenda.

7.2.7. Operate and test main propulsion machinery, auxiliary machinery, and equipment that has been overhauled, repaired or otherwise worked on during the performance of the work package.

7.2.8. Turn the shaft(s) during dock trials, taking all necessary precautions to obtain wheel clearance prior to turning the shaft(s). Contractor shall provide tug services at the pier to provide positive holdback during dock trials. Contractor shall provide additional lines, make temporary removals and disconnections as necessary to support dock trial evolution.

7.2.9. Manufacturer and authorized technical representatives, used by the contractor to install, repair and/or modify any equipment or system shall be present during operational testing of that equipment or system during the dock trial event. OEM commissioning procedures shall be provided by the technical representative and shall be included in the test procedures provided by the Contractor in 7.2.1.

7.2.10. Correct deficiencies attributable to contractor or subcontractor workmanship found during dock trials, prior to accomplishing sea trials.

7.2.11. At the completion of dock trials, the Contractor shall issue a report outlining the observed performance of all tested equipment. The report shall document observed performance and note acceptance/non-acceptance based upon the stated test criteria per 7.2.1. In addition, the report shall contain reports from manufacturer and authorized technical representatives stating conditions noted for commissioning/start-up and testing of subject equipment and an affirmation of the equipment operating within acceptable parameters. The report shall be issued no later than 24 hours after completion of the dock trials, and shall be the basis for determination that the ship is ready to execute the sea trial event.

7.3. Sea trials

7.3.1. Develop and submit to MSCREP a sea trial agenda at the 50% time point of the availability. Develop and submit to the MSCREP, two (2) days prior to sea trials, a final version of the sea trial agenda that includes:

7.3.1.1. List of equipment to be tested.

7.3.1.2. List of tests.

7.3.1.3. Test performance criteria.

7.3.1.4. Test acceptance criteria.

7.3.1.5. Test schedule.

7.3.1.6. Test data to be recorded.

7.3.1.7. Test data recording format.

7.3.1.8. Instrumentation required.

7.3.1.9. List of shipyard personnel involved.

7.3.1.10. List of vendor technical representatives. All manufacturer and authorized technical representatives, used by the contractor to install, repair and/or modify any equipment or system shall be present during operational testing of that equipment or system during the sea trial event.

7.3.1.11. List of regulatory body representatives.

7.3.1.12. List of equipment requiring special operating conditions (e.g., sea state, navigational clearance, test ranges, etc.).

7.3.1.13. Equipment requiring calibration and adjustment while at sea (e.g., compass adjustment).

7.3.2. Conduct sea trials one (1) day prior to scheduled redelivery.

7.3.3. Perform sea trials in accordance with published agenda.

7.3.4. Operate and test at equipment full power rating, all main propulsion machinery, auxiliary machinery, and equipment that has been overhauled, repaired or otherwise worked on during the performance of the Work Package.

7.3.5. Allocate eight (8) hours minimum of actual running time in open seas. Transit time shall not be included in the sea trial time requirement.

7.3.6. Manufacturer and authorized technical representatives, used by the contractor to install, repair and/or modify any equipment or system shall be present during operational testing of that equipment or system during the sea trial event. OEM commissioning procedures shall be provided by the technical representative and shall be included in the test procedures provided by the Contractor in 7.3.1.

7.3.7. Contractor shall provide the following shipyard journeymen at a minimum (with respective craft tools) to ride the ship and perform final adjustments, calibrations, data collection, deficiency correction and observance of equipment/system performance during the entire sea trial:

7.3.7.1. One (1) supervisor

7.3.7.2. Two (2) machinists

7.3.7.3. Two (2) pipe fitters

7.3.7.4. Two (2) electricians

7.3.8. Provide services of a qualified representative to calibrate the magnetic compass in accordance with manufacturer instructions during sea trial.

7.3.9. At the completion of sea trials, the Contractor shall issue a report to the MSCREP outlining the observed performance of all tested equipment. The report shall document observed performance and note acceptance/non-acceptance based upon the stated test criteria per 7.3.1. In addition, the report shall contain reports from manufacturer and authorized technical representatives stating conditions noted for commissioning/start-up and testing of subject equipment and an affirmation of the equipment operating within acceptable parameters. The report shall be issued no later than 24 hours after completion of the sea trials, and shall be the basis for determination that all shipyard completed work is acceptable.

7.3.10. Correct deficiencies attributed to Contractor or sub-contractor workmanship found during sea trials prior to redelivery.

7.3.11. Repeat the sea trial at Contractor’s expense until satisfactory results are achieved if the initial sea trial is deemed unsatisfactory by the MSCREP.

7.3.12. Upon successful completion of the sea trial, as accepted by the MSCREP, contractor shall provide sea and/or land transportation to pick up all contractor, subcontractor and government riders from the traditional pick-up point for the local launch service and return those personnel to the shipyard.

7.3.13. If a sail-away sea trial is conducted, a change order will be issued to accept redelivery of the vessel at an alternate location from that listed in Work Item 018 (Delivery & Redelivery).

7.3.14. Contractor shall provide all tugs, pilots, line-handlers, etc. to support ship departure and return from sea trials.

7.4. Dock and sea trial reports:

7.4.1. Prepare final dock trial and sea trial reports addressing the following. Reports must be completed and submitted to the MSCREP within 24 hours of completing the dock trial and the sea trial:

7.4.1.1. Equipment/systems tested

7.4.1.2. Test environmental conditions

7.4.1.3. Test date and time

7.4.1.4. Test acceptance criteria

7.4.1.5. Test results

8. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: None additional.

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