PISCES_Annual_Inspection_Ship_Repairs.pdf

NOAA Ship PISCES

December 2024

NOAA Ship PISCES Annual Inspection Ship Repairs

1. SCOPE:

1.1. Complete miscellaneous repairs on NOAA Ship PISCES.

2. REFERENCES

2.1. Drawing M282-085-FA02 “General Arrangements”

2.2. Drawing M282-541-FP04 “Fuel Service & Transfer System Diagram”

2.3. Technical Manual FRV40-226-049-010 “Incinerator Model: OG 200C”

2.4. NOAA Standard Specification AMC 602-1 “Weight Test Data Plates”

2.5. NOAA Test Procedure “Gangway Static Load Test”

2.6. Paint schedule

2.7. Drawing M282-506-FP02 “Vents and Sounds System Diagram”

3. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED MATERIAL

3.1. EOS to Upper MMR Fire Door

3.2. AMR to Lower MMR Fire Door

4. REQUIREMENTS

4.1. Contractor is responsible to provide all parts, labor, rigging, sub-contractor support, supervision, and expertise required to accomplish the work. Temporary relocations of all interferences are the responsibility of the contractor as well as maintenance of workplace cleanliness and final cleaning of the work area. All welders shall be ABS certified.

Provide ABS welder certifications and approved welding procedures to the COR and attending ABS surveyor.

Tank & Void Repairs

4.2. Work with Ship’s Force to isolate and tag out the compressed air, fuel oil purifiers, and fuel oil service to the #2C Fuel Oil Tank.

4.3. Open, clean, gas-free, certify the following tanks & voids are “Safe for Entry” and “Safe for Hot Work” by a certified Marine Chemist. Provide competent personnel to daily maintain space certifications. Cleaning shall include power washing followed by removal of all residual water and power washing residue. Preserve and paint any removed man-hole covers in accordance with the Paint Schedule. Submit a CFR in the event fuel oil must be offloaded.

4.3.1.1.1. #2 Center Fuel Oil Tank (4-19-0)

NOTE: #2C FO Tank will be pumped to low suction by Ship’s

Force prior to opening.

4.3.1.1.2. Main Engine Room Motor Void (4-49-1)

NOTE: This is a normally dry void. Inspect and remove any condensate or fluid found up to an estimated 10 gallons. Remove any debris found inside the void.

4.3.1.1.3. Port Hydraulic Oil Tank (Trawl Winch Room beneath grating at

Frame 83

NOTE: Contractor will be responsible to drain and refill the Port

Hydraulic Oil Tank. For bidding purposes, estimate 100 gallons of

Chevron ISO 46 (or equal). Temporarily relocate the treadmill and deck grating to access the tank man-hole cover.

4.4. Disconnect the pneumatic actuators and replace the 2-inch ball valve (VL-541-VL-39) for the Fuel Oil Service and the 1-1/4” ball valve for the FOP supply connected to the

#2C Fuel Oil Tank. NOTE that the 1-1/4” valve is not shown on Reference 2.2. Install all flanges with new ABS approved fire rated gaskets. Existing hardware may be reused.

Reconnect the pneumatic actuators.

#2C Fuel Oil Tank Fuel Oil Shutoff Valves

4.5. Submit a CFR if any additional flange/valve repairs are required.

4.6. Test and validate system repairs.

1-1/4”

Valve

2-inch

Valve

4.7. Inspect the Hydraulic Oil Tank sounding and vent piping and submit a CFR for any recommended repairs. Photos of the tank top location are provided below:

4.8. Locate the clog in the vent line for Void 4-49-1. Crop out and repair the clogged pipe.

For bidding purposes, estimate pipe replacement of four (QTY 4) linear feet of 1-1/2” inch 316 Stainless Steel Schedule 80 piping. Replace the vent pipe penetration from 6-inches below Main Deck to the Vent Head (including installing a new flange and ABS approved void vent head). Vent is Void Tank Vent 506-VL-52 of Reference 2.7..

4.9. Inspect all opened tanks/voids with COR and submit a CFR with any discrepancies.

Inspection shall include inspecting the structural integrity of the tank, cleanliness, striker plate condition, sounding tubes, and any remote operated valves in each tank.

4.10. Remove the vent head and rod the vent piping for each tank and void.

Alternatively, 110 PSI Compressed Air may be passed through the vent pipe to verify vent operation. Stage personnel within the tank to catch any vent debris. Tank vent piping shall be rodded from tank vent opening to tank. Reinstall the tank vent head using new 316 stainless steel hardware and a new gasket.

4.11. Upon completion of all inspections and work within opened tanks/voids, close all opened tanks and voids with new gaskets.

4.12. Perform a 2.0 psig air test on each closed tank using a manometer to prevent tank over-pressurization. Hold the pressure for 10 minutes and check manhole covers for leaks using a soapy water solution.

Gangway Testing & Certification

4.13. Work with the COR to identify a weekend time to conduct gangway testing.

Secure the gangway for the duration of the test, as needed. Conduct a weight test of the gangway in accordance with Reference 2.5. Fabricate and install a gangway weight test plate in accordance with Reference 2.4. Stamp the weight test certification plate with the test date, test weight, and name of company conducting the test. Submit a CFR with any discrepancies.

Hydraulic

Oil Tank

Vent Pipe

Fire Door Replacement:

4.14. Using the material of Paragraph 3.1, crop out and remove the old fire door leading from the Upper Engine Room to EOS. Install the new fire door using ABS approved welding procedures. Prior to work, cover the surrounding Rockwell Drive cabinets, EOS

Console, and Switchboards using plastic or other acceptable covering to prevent contamination. Allow for clean air flow to maintain EOS Console Workstation operation and accessibility to view/acknowledge alarms for the duration of work. Paint the new

EOS door brown. Remove all labels / placards from the old doors and install on the new door.

EOS Door, Looking Aft EOS Door, Looking FWD

4.15. Using the GFM material of Paragraph 3.2, crop out and remove the old fire door leading from the AMR to the Lower Main Machinery Room. Install the new fire door using ABS approved welding procedures. Paint the new fire door International Orange to match the old door. Remove all labels / placards from the old doors and install on the new door.

AMR Door, Looking FWD AMR Door, Looking Aft

Ship Heater Installation

4.16. Procure two (QTY 2) new marine rated corrosion resistant space heaters for the

Wet Lab (1-58-1). New space heaters must be commercially marine rated for shipboard use and compatible with other installed ship’s space heaters. Salient characteristics for the new space heaters are: 10 kW, 480VAC, 3PH, 60Hz. One possible source is the

Indeeco Triad 10kW 480 VAC 3PH Corrosion Resistant Unit Heater Catalog Number

234-U11N-0100U (234-U11N-0090U-3692BCMT).

4.17. Procure (or fabricate) and install new foundations for the space heaters in the overhead. Relocate any electrical cables, overhead lights, or overhead existing temporary equipment foundations as necessary to suit installation of the new heaters. Suggested areas are in the Forward Starboard overhead and outboard corner of the Wet Lab (1-58-

1) in the vicinity of Frame 59 and on the inboard side of the Wet Lab, overhead at Frame

73. Photographs of similar space heaters are provided below:

For template reference - Space Heater located in the Upper Level Engine Room

For reference – space heater located in Wet Lab at Frame 73 on the sister ship HENRY

BIGELOW

4.18. Install electrical cable to the spare circuit breakers on Panel P412 located in the

Oceanographic Winch Room (3-68-0). Access to MCTs leading to the Oceanographic

Winch Room can be made on the inboard bulkhead by removing the false bulkhead.

Reinstall all disturbed interferences and re-caulk all seams. Properly band and tag all cables. Label the circuit breaker with the heater name and location.

Miscellaneous Ship Repairs

4.19. Replace the actuation spring on the aft side of the Wozair Air Damper on AC04 located in the Fan Room (01-37-1). Damper is Item Number MFD/AD/M284, Job No

WH0009/2007-0368, Tag Number MFD-01. The damper spring is on the inboard side of the damper and the damper must be partially removed to access for repairs. Properly support the ducting as needed for damper repairs. Photos of the damper are provided below. Reinstall and test the damper, including remote actuation upon completion of repairs.

4.20. Re-weld the rigging hanger located on the Forward Bulkhead in the Deck Locker

(1-78-2). See the photos provided below for reference:

4.21. Procure a replacement microwave for the Galley. Turnover the new microwave to

Ship’s Force for installation. Existing microwave is an Amana commercial microwave, Spring against bulkhead

Model: RFS12TS / MFG No. P2008002M (120VAC). Dispose of the old unit.

4.22. Procure and install a replacement Scientific Freezer in the Wet Lab. Dispose of the old freezer. New freezer shall be compatible and meet the same salient characteristics as the existing freezer. Existing freezer is a Thermo Fisher Scientific

Freezer, Model TSX2320FA, -20C, freezer with a 120VAC electrical receptacle plug-in connection. One possible source for a replacement freezer is:

https://www.thermofisher.com/order/catalog/product/TSX2320FA.

4.23. Upon completion of repairs, paint any temporarily exposed surfaces normally covered by insulation in accordance with the paint schedule. Reinstall all temporarily removed insulation and touch up paint any disturbed surfaces to match surrounding surfaces.

4.24. Upon completion of all repairs, reinstall all temporarily removed obstructions and touch up paint all disturbed surfaces to match surrounding surfaces.

4.25. Technical Evaluation Criteria:

4.25.1. Bidder must provide relevant past performance accomplishing similar work on government/NOAA vessels.

4.25.2. A higher emphasis will be placed on past performance and contractor technical capabilities/quality over price.

5. QUALITY ASSURANCE

5.1. Demonstrate tank vent operation.

5.2. Complete final tank walkthroughs with COR and demonstrate tank and valve tightness with 2 PSI air on 2C Tank. Test and operate the fuel oil quick closing valves. Valves and fuel oil tank shall be leak free.

5.3. Demonstrate door operation and inspection of final welds with ABS.

5.4. Provide gangway certification to the COR.

5.5. Demonstrate marine space heater operation.

5.6. Demonstrate remote damper shutdown activation with COR.

5.7. Demonstrate microwave and freezer operation.

5.8. Test and operate the fuel oil quick closing valves. Valves and fuel oil tank shall be leak free.

5.9. Perform NDT or soap and blow testing on all deck/bulkhead/tank penetrations as required by the local ABS surveyor.

5.10. Provide ABS approved welder’s certifications and ABS approved weld procedures to the local surveyor and COR.

6. NOTES

6.1. PISCES is located at the following address:

Marine Operations Center, Atlantic

NOAA Ship PISCES

439 West York Street

Norfolk, VA 23510

6.2. Contact PISCES Port Engineer Stephen Spindler with any logistical or technical questions (Stephen.spindler@noaa.gov; 251.776.3099).

6.3. Period of Performance is 5-19 March 2025.

mailto:Stephen.spindler@noaa.gov