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SPECIFICATIONS

FOR A

2680 BHP TWIN PROPELLER CONVENTIONAL PUSHBOAT

PACESETTER CLASS

MEASURING 88' X 32' X 10’.8”

FOR

MARINE CHARTERING ASSOCIATES

11/04/19

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INDEX

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COVER 1

INDEX 2 - 3

GENERAL INTENT / MATERIAL SUPPLIED BY OWNER 4

PRINTS AND MANUALS 5

PRICIPAL DIMENSIONS / TANK CAPACITIES 6

GENERAL DESCRIPTION 6-7

HULL CONSTRUTION 7-8

WELDING ANODES / HANDRAIL 8-9

HATCHES / DECK FITTINGS 9-10

TOW KNEES / HULL FENDERS / BULWARKS 10

BOW MACHINERY/ ENGINE ROOM FLOORS / HEAT INSULATION/ GENERATOR LOCATION 11

SUPERSTUTURE ARRANGMENT / EXTERIOR STAIRS / 11-12 INTERIOR STAIRS / SUPERSTRUTURE INSULATION

EXHAUST STACKS / GALLEY 13

LAUNDRY ROOM / STATEROOMS 14

WHEELHOUSE / WHEELHOUSE ACCESS & EGRESS 15

INTERIOR BULKHEAD SHEATHING / HEADS / WINDOWS 15-16

EXTERIOR DOORS / INTERIOR DOORS 16-17

INTERIOR-EXTERIOR LIGHT FIXTURES FLOOR SHEATHING / GRANITE / CUSHIONS 17-18

ELECTRICAL / SWITCHBOARD / MAIN ENGINE & GEARS 18-19

PROPULSION CONTROL / MAIN ENGINE REMOTE SHUT DOWN SHAFT BRAKE / GENERATORS / GENERATOR REMOTE SHUT DOWN 19

MSD UNIT / AIR COMPRESSORS / POTABLE WATER PUMP 20 2

FUEL TRANSFER PUMP 20

LUBE OIL, SLOPE OIL PUMPS AND OILY BILGE BILGE PUMP / FIRE PUMP / STEERING SYSTEM 20-21

SAFETY GUARDS / STACK INSIGNIA / NAME BOARDS SEARCH LIGHTS / WINDOW WIPER/ CONTROL STAND AND CONSOLE 21-22

A/C SYSTEM / NAVIGATION LIGHTS / FLANKING LIGHTS 22-23 AIR HORN / GENERAL ALARM

MAIN ENGINE ALARM / FIRE EXTINGUISHERS 24

RING BUOYS / LIFE PRSERVERS AND VEST / PROPELLER SHAFTS 24-25

STERN TUBES / PROPELLER STRUTS 25

RUDDER AND RUDDER TRUNKS 26-27

PIPING GENERAL 27-28

FUELING STATION / SEA CHEST 28

GRID COOLERS/PROPELLERS DAVIT / VENTILATION SYSTEM 29

PAINT / SPARES / DOCK AND RIVER TRIALS / WARRANTY 30

GENERAL INTENT:

The intention of the following specification are to describe the scope of work for the construction and out fitting of an all-welded steel multi-deck Inland waterways towboat suitable for pushing double skin tank barges in the Inland Rivers and Intercostal waterways of the United States. The towboat will operate in salt-water and fresh water environments. The towboat is to be complete and ready for service as herein described. In this respect, these specifications are intended to assist in integrating the owner's needs into the vessel designed by the builder. It will be the responsibility of the builder to verify that the following specifications can be implemented into the design of the vessel. If the builder identifies an item within these specifications that it is unable to implement into the design, the builder will be required to notify the owners’ representative of the discrepancy in writing. The representatives named for both parties will review the discrepancy and implement changes to the owners’ specifications or design as required.

These specifications are to be used along with the General Arrangement Drawings provided by the shipyard. Items drawn on the General Arrangement, but not called out in the specifications will be considered a part of the vessel. Any conflict between the drawings and specifications will be superseded by these specifications unless described as a discrepancy of the specification and listed in the contract.

All material and workmanship must be first class in every respect. The design and construction of the vessel shall in every way conform or exceed all appropriate ABS and USCG regulations for a vessel engaged in the intended service of pushing barges in Lakes, Bays and Sounds. The vessel will be built under USCG supervision. The vessel will be built and classed Rivers and Intercostal Waterways. It will also comply to the Sub-Chapter M Regulations.

The Owner reserves the right to make alterations during the construction of the towboat; however, should such alterations increase or decrease the cost or affect the date of delivery, they must not be made unless mutually agreed to in writing. All responsibilities of the shipyard for safety, storage, warrantee, insurance etc. will be covered in the Business Contract and not covered, nor implied, in this Specification.

MATERIAL SUPPLIED BY OWNER:

The builder will receive, unload, store, transport and place on the towboat or cause to be properly installed in the towboat, all material and equipment hereinafter specified as being supplied by the owner. Items supplied by the owner are listed within these specifications.

PRINTS AND MANUALS:

The builder will prepare all drawings necessary to construct the vessel and shall send two (2) copies, one (1) printed copy and one (1) electronic copy, of each drawing as they are prepared to the Owner for review and approval. The Owner will return one set to the builder within 10 days of receipt with comments and approval. Said approval does not relieve the Builder from responsibility outlined herein. At a minimum, the following drawings will be provided upon delivery of the completed vessel.

OUTBOARD PROFILE MAIN DECK ARRANGEMENT

PILOTHOUSE ARRANGEMENT DECK PLAN

HOLD AND TANK CAPACITY PLAN FUEL OIL PIPING SYSTEM*

MACHINERY ARRANGEMENT FUEL PIPING TO ENGINES*

DOCKING PLAN LUBE OIL PIPING *

SHAFT DETAILS DOOR AND WINDOW SCHEDULE FOR EACH DECK NUMBERED WITH SIZE OF CUT OUTS

FLANKING RUDDER CREW OUARTERS ARRANGEMENT

TILLER HUBS AND JOCKEY BAR

STEERING RUDDER

ENGINE AND GEAR FOUNDATIONS

STEERING GEAR LAYOUT

BILGE AND FIRE PIPING SYSTEM*

*Schematics only

PRICIPAL DIMENSIONS:

Length 88’-0’’ Beam (Less Fendering) 32’-0’’ Depth 12’-2” Maximum Draft 10’-8’’ Design Draft 10’-8” Eye Level (at operating Draft) 34’-0’ to 35’-6”

TANK CAPACITIES:

ITEM 100% CAPACITY U.S. GALLONS FUEL OIL, TOTAL 31,000 GAL FUEL OIL, PORT 15,500 GAL FUEL OIL, STBD. 15,500 GAL LUBE OIL TANK 1,400 GAL HYDRAULIC OIL TANK 200 GAL WASTE / BILGE OIL TANK 1,400 GAL WASH WATER TANK 7,500 GAL or greater POTABLE WATER TANK 3,175 GAL

(Quantities are target numbers and may be revised based on the design submitted)

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The vessel will be constructed of steel; all electric-welded and is to be of twin screw, single chine to double chine hull design with tunnel stern. The hull of the vessel will be double sided in way of fuel tanks, single bottom plate constructed on a system of transverse frames with longitudinal girders and bulkheads set on twenty-one inch (21”) centers throughout the structure. The hull of the vessel will hold the main engines, reduction gears, generator sets, auxiliary equipment and systems. 6

The hull will be divided into voids, fuel oil tanks, lube oil tanks, potable water tanks, forward hold and lower engine room compartments. The Fuel Oil for the vessel will be carried in main tanks forward of the Engine Room.

The potable water for the vessel will not be adjacent to Fuel or Oil Tanks and be carried in a separate coated tank/s that may be located in the bow/stern of the hull. All potable water piping or wash water piping throughout the vessel will be copper tubing with pro press fitting or pex.

The superstructure of the vessel will be so arranged to consist of the following areas; Main Deck, Galley, Minimum 3- heads with stainless steel showers, Crew Quarters, Pilot House, Electronics’ Room, Linen Closets, Laundry Room, Upper Engine Room, Generator Room and Steering Room Work Area. The Steering Gear will be enclosed within the Main Deck House structure. All exterior walkways will maintain a minimum width of 30.5” or more throughout the structure.

A fleet deck will be provided from the second deck level at the bow of the vessel and will extend toward each towknee. The fleet deck will run the beam of the vessel and will be fitted with galvanized grating on the walkway area. Four (4) barge access wings will also be provided at the second deck level.

HULL CONSTRUCTION:

The design of the hull will incorporate the latest proven design concepts for a towboat of this class and be of welded steel construction. The framing shall be transverse and longitudinal throughout, set on 21” centers consisting of angles and plates, with size of members and spacing to be as required by the Rules of the American Bureau of shipping. All bulkheads will be fitted with vertical and horizontal stiffeners as required by this rule.

Minimum Structural Plating requirements will be as follows: Watertight and oil tight Bulkheads 5/16 “ Bottom plating (Bow to aft engine room bulkhead) 1/2” Bottom plating (Aft engine room bulkhead to stern) 3/4” Side plating 1/2”

Head log 3/4” Bow & Stern Corners 3/4” Transom 3/4” Main Deck plating 3/8” Deckhouse plating 1/4” Interior Deck Plating 5/16” Interior Deckhouse Bulkheads 1/4” Overhead Pilot House 5/16” Engine Room Deck plating 1/4” (checkered aluminum) Main Engine Girders 3/4”

Framing, stanchions and supports will be provided where required to support concentrated loads and machinery. Swash plates and brackets will be furnished in tanks where required. Limber and vent holes shall be made to provide drainage and venting of all compartments. (Minimum acceptable bracket size 10.0” x 10.0” x 5/16”). A transducer box will also be required in the hull and will be located toward the stern.

WELDING

All welding shall meet or exceed standards as defined by the American Welding Society and comply with the requirements set by the American Bureau of Shipping for the Construction of Steel Vessel for service on Rivers and Intercostal Waterways. All welding on the vessel shall be completed by competent welders and hull to be continuously welded aft of the aft engine room bulkhead.

ANODES:

Weld on anodes will be placed on the hull, keel, cooler boxes, steering rudders and sea chest area. Location of anodes subjected to approval of plans by the owner’s representative.

HANDRAILS:

Handrails and safety chains will be attached to all areas where exposure to falling into the water or onto a surface from a distance of four feet (4’) or more. Permanent railing will comply

with current OSHA guidelines and be constructed from 1-1/4 inch stainless steel pipe. All safety chains will be 304 stainless steel and of a design to comply with current OSHA guidelines and are made easily removable through the use of a 304 stainless steel shackle or spring loaded clasp.

HATCHES- BULKHEADS AND MAIN DECK:

15” x 23” Nabrico or equivalent Steel oil–tight and water-tight hatches will be installed throughout the vessel so that each compartment is readily accessible. All fuel oil bunker hatches will be multi-bolt type. The cover plate for the hatch opening will be secured to the flange by using stainless steel bolts, brass washers and stainless steel nuts. Hatches to all fuel tanks, ballast tanks and voids that are to be placed on the main deck will be Nabrico eighteen inch (18”) water tight flush mount single bolt. The hatch will be fitted 1/8 of an inch above the main deck to prevent water pooling. Where ladders into these spaces are required they will be constructed of steel. The ladders will not rest directly on the tank bottom unless a 3/8 inch thick doubler plate with radius corners is fitted under each leg of the ladder and is welded to the tank bottom.

STAINLESS STEEL TANK/S HATCHES:

15” x 23” Nabrico stainless steel multi-bolt hatch cover will be used on all the water tank/s access points. Where access to the tank/s is located from the main deck a Nabrico eighteen inch (18”) stainless steel water tight flush mount single bolt hatch will be used. Where ladders into these spaces are required they will be constructed of stainless steel. The ladders will not rest directly on the tank bottom unless a 3/8 inch thick stainless steel doubler plate with radius corners is fitted under each leg of the ladder and is welded to the tank bottom. Ladder rungs to be punched through vertical supports and welded on both sides.

DECK FITTINGS:

The following Nabrico brand deck fitting of cast steel will be required on the vessel. Location of fitting subjected to approval of plans by the owners representative.

One (1) H-bit with 8 inch diameter post constructed from sch. 120 pipe located mid-ship bow, welded through deck to bottom plating Two (2) Nabrico DF-460-3 16-1/2” PART #89242 – (Stainless steel fixed chocks) Two (2) Nabrico 8” inch button chocks One (1) Kevel located mid-ship stern. 9

Four (4) Kevel located (2) on port and (2) on starboard. Two (2) Nabrico 8” inch button chocks Fitted top outboard edge of each tow knee one (1) Port and one (1) Stbd.

TOW KNEES:

The towing knees will be fitted to the hull and consist of two (2) towing knees located at the bow on the Port and Stbd sides. Each tow knee will have a width thirty-six inches (36”). The tow knee height will be fourteen feet (14’) above the water at design draft and will extend down to the operating draft of the hull. The side plating for the tow knees will be half inch (1/2”) steel plate and the tow knee face plates will be three quarter inch (3/4”) steel plate. The tow knees shall be fitted with owner approved laminated fendering. Steps on the tow knee will be fabricated form “Grip Strut Grating” for the stair treads and installed so that they can be removed for maintenance.

Additionally provisions will be made for ships air, electrical junction box for running light. Three (3) hooks will also be located on the outboard sides of the port and stbd tow knee. The hooks will be used to stow the face wires when not in use.

HULL FENDERING:

Compressed Rubber fenders (8” X 10”), M&M Bumper or equal, shall be fitted continuously around the perimeter of the hull including the headlog. The headlog will be fitted with (8” thick”) M&M Bumper or equal fenders to match the towknee fendering.

BULWARKS:

The side walkways on the main deck are to be a minimum 30.5” wide to provide ample safe room for walking and handling face wires, etc. The entire vessel perimeter will be fitted with open bulwarks and shall have the necessary freeing ports to keep the deck area safe and dry when working in the open sounds. Bulwarks will be open style and designed to have a two inch (2”) inboard cant. The height of the Bulwarks will not be less than 24” high. The bulwarks will be fitted with a 4” flat bar cap of 3/4” plate.

BOW MACHINERY:

The following equipment will be fitted to the bow area of the vessel; Two (2) deck winches Nabrico or equal 40 Ton Hydra Electric. Operation of the deck winches will be independently controlled from the main deck with controls mounted on the forward deckhouse bulkhead and remote operation from the wheel house console.

ENGINE ROOM FLOORS:

Checkered quarter inch (1/4”) aluminum plating will be provided throughout the engine room and front hold of the vessel.

HEAT INSULATION:

Two-inch fiberglass wraps style insulation will be fitted on all exhaust piping, flex’s, exhaust mufflers (silencers) and high temperature water piping or oil piping in the engine room where required by the owners representative.

GENERATOR LOCATION:

The generators and electrical switch gear will be located in the aft upper engine room and will be enclosed in a room that has been insulated with one layer of sound dampening material such as rock wool with a layer of lead membrane. The room will be fitted with a weather tight double door. The door will be fitted with a clear double pane light and have a clear opening of at least 36” when opened to the upper engine room. Ventilation/ Blowers will be required in this space and should be sized to provide one and half times the combustible air requirements with both generator engines operating at full rpm’s and the door to the space is in the closed position.

SUPERSTRUCTURE ARRANGMENT:

Primary consideration will be taken to reduce the noise transmitted through the vessel via structure and air. The primary sources of noise are the main engines, gears, generators, propellers and to a lesser degree, other rotating machinery such as steering pumps, compressors and air intakes. Methods to reduce this noise should be used in the design and construction of the boat.

The superstructure of the vessel shall consist of a Main Deckhouse, Electronics Deck, Pilothouse, Fully Equipped Galley, Mess Area, Crew Quarters, Heads, etc. complete with storage compartments. Each deck of the vessel will have an independent air conditioning system. A small ships office will be provided with a desk, and chair. The electronics room provided in the design will be large enough to accommodate power supplies for the search lights, radars, radios, etc. This space will also be air conditioned. The superstructure shall be complete in all respects and equipped with all necessary outfitting to accommodate eight (8) persons. The deckhouse will be constructed with acoustics, fire protection and crew comfort in mind. Every space has two means of egress in case of fire. The Arrangement subjected to approval of plans by the owners representative.

EXTERIOR STAIRS:

Stairways will be constructed with a width of at least thirty inch (30”) and an incline of between forty (40) and forty-five (45) degrees and will be fitted with “Grip Strut Grating” for the stair treads. All Exterior stairways and handrails will meet current OSHA Standards as outlined in section 1910.24

INTERIOR STAIRWAYS:

Stairways will be constructed with a width of at least thirty inch (30”) incline of between forty (40) and fifty (50) degrees. All stairways will be fitted with handrails and low level stairwell lighting fitted with a red bulb will be placed at landings on all decks. All interior stairways and handrails will meet current OSHA Standards as outlined in section 1910.24

SUPERSTRUCTURE - INSULATION:

A minimum of two inch (2”) rock wool will be used on all interior bulkheads throughout the superstructure. The forward upper engine room bulkhead adjacent to the galley area will employ the use of two (2) layers of two inch (2”) rock wool with lead membrane on the interior side of the aft engine room bulkhead. Fiberglass insulation will not be used for insulation.

EXHAUST STACKS:

The stacks, port and stbd, will be designed so that they can be removed and will be located directly over the main engines and gears. The clear opening with the stacks removed will be large enough to accommodate the installation and removal of the main engine and gear. The stacks will be fitted with large aluminum louver and with closure (in case of fire).

GALLEY:

The galley and mess area will be located forward of the engine room. There will be an air barrier between the upper engine room and the mess area forward by means of an air lock equipped with air tight door and a double door access way. The galley will be equipped with the follow Items provided by the builder:

One (1) Stainless steel double sink One (1) Free Standing Thirty inch (30”) four (4) burner electric stove. One (1) Guardian fire protection system mounted in a thirty inch (30”) stainless steel vent hood One (1) Microwave (Stainless steel finish) One (1) Ice maker (Stainless steel finish) One (1) Dishwasher (Stainless steel finish) One (1) Trash compactor (Stainless steel finish) One (1) Refrigerator One (1) Freezer One (1) TV (flat screen 42”, 4K, 120 Hz) One (1) Mess table Six (6) Chairs for mess table One (1) Built-in desk with computer terminal in the office space One (1) TV shelf over mess with space for the Blu-Ray player and Stereo System

Additionally an intercom system, fire alarm panel, fire alarm pull station, general alarm and fire alarm strobe light will be located in the galley. All appliances will have a stainless finish and will be subjected to approval by the owner’s representative and will be secured in such a way that they will not shift at sea. 13

LAUNDRY ROOM:

Between the upper engine room and the galley an air barrier will be located. This area of the boat will be referred to as laundry room area. The area or space will be arranged to contain the following items supplied by the builder.

One (1) Washer One (1) Dryer One (1) Mop sink in upper engine room. One (1) Cabinet above the washer and dryer

This space will also be fitted with a half head separated by a joiner bulkhead and door from the laundry room. Within the head area the builder will provide:

One (1) Vanity One (1) Toilet One (1) Cabinet/s with mirror above the vanity One (1) Vent light

STATEROOMS:

The staterooms adjacent to machinery spaces will employ sound reducing materials on the bulkheads, overhead or overhangs where noise from the engine room or machinery spaces may intrude. The aft bunk rooms will be arranged so that no windows will be facing aft toward the stacks or the main engine air intakes on the second deck. Within the Deckhouse the crew quarter’s area should occupy an area of five (5) bunk rooms, (3) bunk rooms with (2) berths with standard pillow top mattresses each, All bunk rooms will be outfitted with standard size lockers and cabinets for personal effects. Small night table cell phone and alarm shelf at all bunks. Each bunk room may share an adjoining head. Two, (2) complete heads will be located on the second deck level. The bunks will be positioned in the room to create maximum comfort. Accommodations will be made so that direct access to the exterior decks can be achieved from the interior of the vessel from each deck. All cabinetry, moldings and wood doors throughout the interior will be of a good carpentry grade Red Oak Wood. Door knobs throughout the vessel will be lever style.

WHEELHOUSE:

The primary goal in the design of the pilothouse is to provide excellent visibility for the vessel wheelman. The design submitted will include; Low side windows athwart ship of the pilots chair to aid the wheelman during flanking maneuvers. A large center window aft so the captain can see both aft corners of the hull without moving from the control station and large window facing forward to see the foredeck area. Allowances should also be made in the design of the pilot house to accommodate the following Owner furnished electronics; an ergonomic console design. 2 radar units, 2 sets of searchlight controls, 3 VHF radios, 1 cellular telephone, sink with coffee stand, storage, 1 GPS receivers, 1 steering system control panel, 2 full follow-up and non follow- up controls for main and flanking rudders, a navigation light panel, alarm panel, 1 swing meter, 1 vessel computer with 17” flat screen, 1- 17” flat screen monitors for the vessel alarm system and 2-19” flat screens for the radar monitors.

304 stainless steel 1” collars will be welded to the wheelhouse overhead for electrical penetrations. All cabinetry, moldings and wood doors throughout the interior will be a good carpentry grade Red Oak Wood. Mechanisms to secure all joiner cabinets and drawers and LED lighting throughout wheelhouse.

WHEEL HOUSE ACCESS & EGRESS:

As well as access from the interior of the vessel, direct outside access should be provided from the pilothouse deck to the fleet deck and main deck area without passing through the crew’s quarters and mess area. A Lapeyre stair will be provided by the builder to access the pilot house overhead deck.

INTERIOR BULKHEAD SHEATHING & CABINETRY:

The interior walls and overheads of the vessel will be furred. The furred out walls will be sheathed with half inch (1/2”) FRP paneling. The FRP paneling will be secured by the use of glue or screws. The FRP in the boat will be purchased adhered to the backing board from the supplier. The ceilings will be white drop down suspended tiles in the heads, galley and crews quarters etc. The bulkheads in the galley, crew’s quarters and heads etc. will be textured beige FRP paneling. 15

The pilot house bulkheads will be textured beige FRP paneling with black drop down suspended ceiling tiles. All cabinetry, moldings and wood doors throughout the interior will be of a good quality carpentry grade Red Oak Wood.

HEADS:

Heads will have 36” X 36” Omega S.S. showers, white shower curtain, standard toilet and cabinets for personal effects, vent fan with built in light and heat capabilities. A soap holder, towel bars and toilet paper hanger.

WINDOWS:

The windows for the crew quarters will be emergency escape aluminum framed fitted with a dark tint glass. The goal in the window sizing is to achieve an 18” x 18” clear opening that will accommodate an adult in the event the window is used as a means of escape in an emergency.

The windows in the galley and pilot house will be fixed. Engine room windows will be aluminum framed sliding fitted with screens. All windows throughout the vessel will be safety glass.

EXTERIOR DOORS:

The main deck exterior doors will be stainless or aluminum weather tight with a commercial lockset and with minimum twelve inch by twelve inch 12” x 12” double pane light. A forty-eight inch (48”) wide weather tight door to the upper generator room from the main deck will be provided for loading and off-loading heavy machinery into the engine room port and starboard sides. The upper level exterior door will be stainless steel or aluminum insulated weather tight, two (2) dog doors with commercial lockset and a minimum twelve inch by twelve inch 12”x 12” double pane light. Exterior doors that open to the deck area will be fitted with a smoke tint light. Each door will be equipped with a means for locking and be fitted with stops and retaining hooks. All lock sets are to be keyed alike. The builder will obtain a quote and door plans from two (2) door manufactures and review the design of the door prior to purchasing the doors for the vessel. At least one door to the galley with outside access will be provided in the vessel to ease the installation and removal of the galley equipment. 16

INTERIOR DOORS:

The interior doors for the crew quarters throughout the superstructure will be solid core wood framed oak finish and have a clear opening of at least twenty-four inches (24”). All doors will be fitted with a stainless steel lock set. The doors leading from the galley to the upper engine room will consist of two (2) stainless steel or aluminum framed, air tight insulated doors with a minimum twelve inch by twelve inch (12” x 12”) double pane clear light and lockset. All interior doors will be keyed alike and will be fitted with stops and retaining hooks and will be installed by the shipyard.

INTERIOR/EXTERIOR LIGHT FIXTURES

All light fixtures will be LED and will be recessed into the ceilings throughout the interior in the superstructure. Surface mount LED lights will be mounted in each crew berth and over vanities in the heads. Engine room lights will be enclosed LED with rubber mounts. Emergency lights with backup power supply will be throughout the superstructure, engine room, rudder room and front hole. A Lithonia model T5HO light will be placed directly over the mess table and will be on a separate switch from the LED lights. LED lights will be installed over the mess table in addition to the Lithonia light. Two (2) can lights will be provided over each console wing in the pilothouse. Each light will be fitted with red bulbs for night operation. All exterior deck lighting will be installed in accordance with U.S.C.G. regulation. Convenience outlet receptacles will be furnished and installed throughout the vessel.

FLOOR SHEATHING:

Floor sheathings will be epoxy coated with color chips in the galley, bunkrooms, companion ways and wheelhouse.

COUNTER TOPS:

Galley (Granite), Mess table (Granite), Heads (Manmade marble sink & top), Desk (Granite / laminate or other), Console (Laminate) 17

CUSHIONS:

All seat cushions will be covered with a vinyl.

ELECTRICAL:

The electrical wiring, switch board and cabling is to be of the best commercial practices, IEE-45 as applies, ABS & USCG guidelines throughout the boat. All electrical wiring in the engine room and deckhouse will be marine grade armored cable, sized properly for the load. Starters will be Square D Magnetic Nema Size 1 with a Type 3 Enclosure. Breaker distribution panels will be Square D with bolt in breakers with an allowance for future breaker addition. A distribution panel will be located on each level of the vessel. All wiring will be labeled throughout the boat. All circuit breakers will also be labeled. GFIC receptacles will be used in the engine room, galley, pilot house and heads. The galley and all berthing spaces will be wired for an intercom system and coax cable for TV’s. Stainless steel tie wraps to be used throughout the machinery spaces.

ELECTRICAL SWITCHBOARD:

Voltage for the vessel will be 208 V.A.C, 3 phase. A main switchboard Square D brand will be furnished and installed by the builder. The switchboard shall be complete in every respect, including a front top drip-shield, non-conducting handrail across the front, controls for the generators consisting of voltmeters, amp meters, watt meters, frequency meters and ground detector meter or lights and rubber mat. The generators will be wired for non-parallel operation of both main generators. Circuit breaker distribution section in the switchboard will be provided for various machinery, power and lighting requirements. A shore power receptacle and plug will be installed and connected to the switchboard via a 3 pole, 100 amp, 208 V.A.C. circuit breaker. Distribution system will follow ABS River and Intracoastal Class rules. Switchboard mat to be provided on both sides of switchboard.

MAIN ENGINES & GEARS:

The Owner will furnish and the builder will install two (2) main engines and gears with accessories including mufflers. The engines and gears will be arranged for external keel cooling. The engines and gears will be lined up on steel chocks and shims between bed plates and

foundation. The main engines will be two (2) CAT 3512 @ 1340 hp at 1600 rpms, close coupled to Twin Disc Gears with a 5.46 ratio. The main engine air intakes will be piped to the second deck.

PROPULSION CONTROL:

The engines will be controlled from the pilothouse by means of owner furnished electric remote propulsion equipment. The system will be provided by Custom Hydraulics.

MAIN ENGINE REMOTE SHUT DOWN:

A remote manual fuel shutdown assembly will be provided for the main engines; the shutdowns will be suitably marked with one inch (1”) letters and will be located outside the upper engine room on the deckhouse side port or starboard. Both engines will be capable of manual shutdown from either of these locations. The system will be manually engaged by using a t-handle or lever operated mechanism connected to the cable and ball valve.

SHAFT BRAKE:

Internal included in Owner furnished gearbox.

GENERATORS:

Generator sets will be Two (2) Owner furnished John Deere engines, coupled to a 90 KW Newage 240/480V, 3 PHz, 80 degree rise, generator.

GENERATOR ENGINE REMOTE SHUT DOWN:

A remote manual fuel shutdown assembly will be provided for each generator engine; the shutdowns will be suitably marked with one inch (1”) letters and located outside the upper engine room on the deckhouse side port or starboard. Both engines will be capable of manual shutdown from either of these locations. The system will be manually engaged by using a t-handle or lever operated mechanism connected to the cable and valve.

MSD UNIT:

The MSD system will be a Seahorse model, an eight (8) man unit with a poly-plastic tank. Drain and soil piping to comply with current shipyard practices and will comply with all U.S.C.G. regulation as well as State and Federal laws.

AIR COMPRESSORS:

There will be two (2) Quincy air compressors with two (2) - 80 gallon receivers, piping, valves, drain valves and safety valves provided, and at a minimum, will meet class and regulatory minimums. Any pressurized vessel (tank) will meet all applicable codes and laws. Compressors will be equipped with check valves, relief valves, and un-loaders for start-up. Pressure switches will automatically control compressors. Regulated compressed air outlets will be located at the upper and lower engine room, the rudder room, generator room and the exterior bow of the vessel. All piping runs to these areas will be run and be fitted with a water trap and regulator. Relief valves should face away from any person who may work near the equipment. The owner’s representative will determine exact locations for the air stations

POTABLE WATER AND WASH WATER PUMPS:

The potable water and wash water pumps will be Grundfos MQ3-45 pumps or equivalent.

FUEL TRANSFER PUMP:

The fuel transfer pump will be a Viking Model GG 4195 or equivalent. Start and stop stations will be located at the pump. An emergency stop station for the fuel transfer pump will be located in the wheelhouse on the console.

LUBE OIL, SLOP OIL PUMPS AND OILY BILGE:

The lube oil tanks will be fitted with one (1) pump. The slop oil and oily bilge will be fitted with a separate pump. The pump will be a Viking Model GG 4195 pump or equivalent. The piping system will be set up so that clean oil can be pumped to the main engines and gear both port and starboard through a piping system with valves and hosing. The slop oil system will be set up so 20

that dirty oil can be pumped from the main engines and gears into a slop tank through a system of piping, valves and hosing. The oily bilge water will be set up so that oily water can be pumped into a separate tank through a system of piping, valves and hosing. A discharge pipe will be located on the starboard side of the vessel in a containment area for the oily bilge and slop oil so that it can be pumped off the vessel. The bilge slop tank and the dirty oil slop tank will be common with one another.

BILGE PUMP:

The bilge pump will be a 1-1/2’’ Barnes 5CCE 3 HP TEFC or equivalent.

FIRE PUMP:

The fire pump will be a 2’’ Barnes 2020 HCU 10 HP TEFC or equivalent capable of supplying a fire station on the main deck. The fire pump suction valve must be operational at the main deck fire station.

STEERING SYSTEM:

The steering gear would be enclosed on the stern within the main deck house. The steering system will be an Electric/Hydraulic with 2 full follow up stations for the main and flanking rudder controls each. One (1) non-follow-up station each for the main and flanking rudders. The system will be designed for a two (2) Pump System and two (2) separate tanks. All hydraulic piping in stern voids and above the deck will be schedule 80 stainless steel pipe with socket weld fittings.

SAFETY GUARDS:

All exposed rotating machinery including tail shafts will be fitted with safety guards to comply with OSHA/USCG regulation.

STACK INSIGNIA:

Company logo for the main engine exhaust stacks and bow of the vessel will be furnished by the owner. The shipyard will install insignias on the vessel. The shipyard will weld bolts for easy removal of the insignia. 21

NAMEBOARDS:

Two (2) name boards, each bearing the towboat’s name will be provided and installed on the outboard side of the port and starboard handrails of the third deck. Each will have routed edges, white painted letters, varnish coating and will be attached by screw fasteners.

SEARCHLIGHTS:

The boat will be equipped with two (2) 1000 Watt Carlisle and Finch Xenon or equivalent lights, equipped with remote control options and heaters. The lights will be located on the top of the pilothouse. The lights will be rubber mounted to reduce vibration.

WINDOW WIPER WHEEL HOUSE:

One (1) electrically operated window wiper will be provided for the pilothouse forward window.

CONTROL STAND AND CONSOLE:

A control console will be designed and built for the wheel house. Builder will furnish a general arrangement plan of this console and pilothouse to the owner for approval.

A/C SYSTEM:

Heating and cooling on each deck will be a central air system through ductwork to the galley, quarters, pilothouse and heads. A minimum of one (1) unit will be required for each deck. The pilothouse A/C unit will be vented to the equipment area to keep the air space heated or cooled. The HVAC units will be sized to maintain cabin air temperatures between 65 degrees and 75 degrees Fahrenheit with outside temperatures ranging between 10 degrees and 105 degrees Fahrenheit. Ductwork will be evenly spaced throughout the vessel to prevent hot or cold spots.

NAVIGATION LIGHTS:

The boat will be equipped with LED navigation lights that meet all current U.S. Coast Guard regulations for pushing and towing vessels on the inland waterway. The lights’ housings will be constructed of a non-corrosive material. All mast poles and stands above the top of the pilothouse will be designed to lay down for bridge clearance.

FLANKING LIGHTS:

LED lights for illuminating the decks will be appropriately placed in size and quantity to provide sufficient lighting for night work. Each flood light will be wired independently of the other flood light.

AIR HORN AND BELL:

The boat will be equipped with a D-2 Kahlenberg Air Horn or equivalent with an electric operated solenoid valve and a yellow light as required by the U.S. Coast Guard to illuminate when the horn is in operation. This horn and light will be located on top of the pilothouse. A strainer and drain valve will be mounted in the air line to the horn. A brass ship’s bell will be mounted on the forward bulkhead outside of the pilothouse. An auto danger switch will be installed in the air supply line and controlled from the console.

GENERAL ALARM AND FIRE ALARM:

A dry 12V battery operated general alarm system will be supplied in accordance with U.S. Coast Guard regulations. An alarm switch is to be located in the pilothouse, Crew Quarters, and Galley Area. Bells are to be at the same locations with the exception of the pilothouse. A 12-volt emergency strobe light will be provided along with the bell in the engine room. The boat will be equipped with Fire Monitoring System approved by the USCG with heat sensors that are strategically located throughout the boat and wired to a monitor and alarm located in the pilothouse. Quarters and hallways will require wall mounted smoke alarms.

MAIN ENGINE ALARM:

A complete engine room monitoring system with audible and visual alarms, for bilge levels, high fuel levels, for all critical temperature, pressures and lubricating and cooling levels for the main engine, reduction gears and generators, will be located in the engine room with a repeater panel in the pilothouse.

FIRE EXTINGUISHERS:

U.S. Coast Guard approved fire extinguishers will be provided in the quantity and size for a boat of this size and horsepower as outlined on the Uninspected Towing Vessel Checklist. The portable extinguishers will be strategically placed throughout the boat to the owners’ satisfaction. At a minimum, areas requiring portable extinguishers will be the galley, pilothouse, rudder room, front hold, paint locker and crew hallway. All extinguishers are to be certified by the Builder.

RING BUOYS, LIFE PRESERVERS, FIRE AXES AND VESTS:

The builder shall install all lifesaving and safety equipment necessary to meet the latest requirements of the U.S.C.G. Ring buoys will be installed at suitable locations on the outside of the vessel and will be equipped with water lights. At a minimum one Type I Life Vest per berth, two (2) in the galley and two (2) in the pilothouse will be supplied by the shipyard and stowed in a mounted rack. Builder will insure vessel name is stenciled on all lifesaving equipment.

PROPELLER SHAFTS:

Propeller shafting will be eight inch (8”) diameter and built to meet the American Bureau of Shipping requirements, satisfy torsional vibration requirements of the engine manufacturer, and are of solid A.B.S. Grade 2 forged steel. The tail shafts will be fitted with stainless steel weld build-up sleeves in way of the stuffing box/seal area, stern tube and strut area. Propeller shafts will be wrapped in fiberglass wrap from the aft end of the stern tube journal and ending at the forward end of the strut leg journal.

Owner will furnish couplings for the forward end of the tail shaft. The Owner will furnish the gear end coupling.

A shaft seal will be installed on the stern tube where the shaft passes through the watertight bulkhead. The shaft seal will be a Duramax DryMax seals or equivalent to accommodate shaft diameter.

One (1) 110 volt 1.5” pumps with external float switch will be mounted in a containment area at each seal. The pumps will be piped to discharge overboard independently. A total of two (2) pumps will be required. One (1) pump for each shaft seal containment area.

STERN TUBES:

The stern tubes will be of steel and properly sized in accordance with the shaft diameter. Each stern tube will be fitted with a flanged rubber Johnson Duramax Cutlass Bearing at the outboard end. The minimum wall thickness of the stern tube after machining for the cutlass bearing press fit will not be less than 1.5” A scoop will be positioned on the bottom side of the stern tube to allow an adequate amount of water to pass through the bearing for cooling and lubrication.

PROPELLER STRUTS AND BARREL:

Each tail shaft will be supported just aft of its propeller by a barrel and streamlined strut leg of A.B.S. steel. The strut leg supports will run the full depth of the hull and will be terminated at the underside of the main deck plate. The strut legs will be designed to slope away from the propellers. The strut legs will be securely welded to the tunnel and longitudinal bulkheads within the hull and the hull will be reinforced at these points. A rope guard will be provided between the aft end of the strut barrel and the forward end of the propeller hub.

Each propeller strut barrel will be aligned to the stern tube by aline-boring. Welding the barrel to the strut legs 100%. After welding the barrel/s in place a wire will be pulled to verify the alignment of the barrels are true. If machining of the strut barrels is required after the welding is completed the minimum wall thickness after machining the strut barrel will not be less than 1.5”.

Stern Tubes and Barrels will be press fitted with a flanged rubber Johnson Duramax Cutlass Bearing once the alignment is complete.

RUDDERS AND RUDDER TRUNKS:

The boat is to be equipped with two (2) steering rudders and four (4) flanking rudders. The steering rudders will be double skinned foiled style. The steering rudders will be located immediately aft of the propeller. The stock will be sized appropriately. A.B.S. Grade 2 forged steel and will be fitted with stainless weld-on liners in way of its upper and lower rudder trunk greaseless bushings and be set in the in the upper portion of the rudder blade. The rudder blade will be designed to have a 40/60 blade ratio from the stock. Main rudder angle will be 45 degrees hard over to hard over.

The flanking rudders will be double skinned foiled style located immediately forward of the strut legs supports. The stock will be sized appropriate diameter A.B.S. Grade 2 forged steel and will be fitted with stainless weld-on liners in way of its upper and lower rudder trunk greaseless bushings and be set in the upper portion of the rudder blade.

All rudders will be fitted with closure plates on the top side of the rudders once they have been set in the tubes and tightened to the carriers. The closure plates will be fitted to the top side of each rudder and will run the length of the leading edge and trailing edge of the rudder blade. The closure plates runs will terminate within 1” of the O.D. of the rudder trunk. The closure plates are to be fitted to within 1” of the lowest point of the hull when the rudders are position hard over port and stbd. The closure plates are in place to limit the upward movement of each rudder and will be fabricated from one inch (1”) plate.

A steel rudder trunk will be installed for each rudder. The wall thickness of the rudder trunk will not be less than 1.5” think after machining for the greaseless bearings. Rudder trunks will be securely welded to the tunnel and longitudinal bulkheads within the hull and the hull will be reinforced at these points. Each rudder trunk will be fitted with a drilled and tapped penetration at each bearing.

Each rudder trunk will be fitted with a neoprene seal. A machined collar will be fabricated to fit the O.D. of the tube to hold the seals in place.

Rudder carriers will be made from mechanical tubing, consisting of machined castings keyed to its rudder stock will be fitted above the main deck. The weight of the rudder will be transmitted to the carrier and fitted with a lubricated CIP or equivalent thrust plate between it and the rudder trunk top. A fabricated tiller arm will be welded to the carrier and have stainless steel pins two inch (2”) diameter running in CIP bearings or equivalent connection to the jockey bar linkage and hydraulic cylinders. The rudder carrier wall thickness after machining will not be less than two inches (2”).

Flanking rudder will be set at a 4 degree angle to the propeller tail shaft in their neutral position with the leading edge outboard from the tail shaft.

All pins in the steering linkage for the flanking rudders and steering rudders will be two inches (2”) stainless steel fitted in CIP bearings or equivalent.

PIPING GENERAL:

All piping will be fitted with an adequate number of supports and fastener. Sanitary, wash water and drinking water supply piping two inches (2”) and under will be copper tubing with pro press fittings, or pex with brass valves and provided with sufficient unions to disconnect appliances. All other piping will be of steel with socket welded flanges and butt welded fittings over two inches (2”), N.P.T. screwed connection on two inches (2”) and under except as specified for the fuel oil system. Valves will be bronze or iron body bronze mounted. The vessel will be fitted with a minimum of one (1) exterior water hose bib on each deck and one (1) water hose bib each in both the upper and lower engine room.

All fuel oil piping within the fuel bunkers will have flanged forged steel valves and either socket or butt-welded fittings. The remainder of the fuel oil piping will have flanged valves over two inches (2”) pipe size and N.P.T. screwed valves two inches (2”) and under.

Fittings will be butt-welded type over two inches (2”), and either socket weld or N.P.T. screwed for two inches (2”) and under. All fuel piping penetrating a bulkhead will be fitted with a doubler plate on the forward side of the bulkhead.

There will be no fuel piping or lube oil piping runs through the water tanks or ballast tanks.

All piping will be installed so that all lines can be drained. Aeroquip flexible hose will be provided at the piping connections to the engines, etc., as required. Vents and sounding will be provided for all fuel oil, lube oil and water tanks. Plastic nameplates will be provided for all main systems stop and control valves.

All hull compartments will be vented above deck. All vents will be fitted with a ball check valve and fine mesh stainless steel screens. Scuppers and downspouts will be provided for proper drainage of all decks.

All hydraulic piping and overboard hull penetrating piping to be sch. 80.

FUELING STATION:

A fueling station for the vessel will be located on the main deck one (1) on the port side and one (1) on the starboard side of the vessel. The fill piping and vent piping will rest within a containment compartment recessed into the superstructure so as to keep the main deck walk way unobstructed. The fill header will be fitted with a butterfly type valve and a three inch (3”) male cam lock quick connect adapter with cap. The handle of valve will be positioned so as not to allow the containment cover to close if the valve is in the open position. The vent piping will be fitted with a removable cap to allow replacement of the flame screens. Material for the flame screens will be a fine stainless steel mesh type screen. Load piping and vent piping will comply with ABS and USCG regulations.

SEA CHEST:

One (1) sea chest of welded steel construction will be provided and have an airline blow down. Sea chest will be fitted with a stainless strainer plate. 28

GRID COOLERS:

The main engine and reduction gear grid coolers will be Dura-Weld Coolers, an in line oil cooler will be installed in the cooler piping for the reduction gear on the suction side of the main engine water pump, Piping will be appropriately sized to and from the grid coolers. The main engines and generator engines water system will be a closed pressurized system.

The grid coolers will be recess mounted on the side of the hull and guarded against damage.

PROPELLER:

The propellers will be of stainless steel and sized for the required horse power of the vessel. Hub to be bored with standard key and taper cut. Propeller rotation will be owner specified.

DAVIT:

A davit will be furnished and installed on starboard aft side of the second deck.

VENTILATION SYSTEM:

Ventilation system will be sized and installed to direct air to the engine room. Baffles, turning vanes and louvers will be installed as required. System will be designed to provide 1-1/2 air changes per minute and will be accordance with the combustible air requirement for the main engines and generator engines. Four (4) down draft blowers will be positioned for the lower and upper engine room compartment. Two (2) down draft blowers will be positioned in the generator room compartment. One (1) down draft blower will be positioned in the rudder and one (1) down draft blower will be positioned for the forward hold.

PAINT:

The Owner’s paint representative will provide the needed paint specifications to the builder in regards to the application requirements of the paint products to be used during the project. The color scheme of the vessel will follow the owner’s specifications.

Along with painting the exterior and interior of the vessel, color coding of the vessel piping systems such as valves, oil piping and vents will also be required to be completed by the builder. A color coding chart can be obtained from the owner’s representative.

SPARES:

N/A

DOCK AND RIVER TRIALS:

Dock trials of all main and auxiliary machinery equipment and systems shall be conducted at Builder’s dock. All fuel, lubricants and supplies used during the trials shall be furnished by the Owner. Any defects or deficiencies in the towboat or its appurtenances which are detected during the dock and underway trials shall be corrected by the Builder at no expense to the Owner.

WARRANTY:

The Builder will warrant all builder supplied components and workmanship for one year from the date of delivery, except in the case of equipment with hour based warranties or in the case that a manufacture provides in excess of one year warranty.

The Builder will be responsible for the satisfactory installation of the equipment and materials. The Builder will install the specified equipment as indicated above according to the manufactures installation guide lines.