Lay Berthing Services for Long-Term Safe Lay Berth for Watson LMSR Vessels

The Maritime Administration (MARAD) is conducting market research to identify capable sources for the provision of long-term, exclusive-use lay berthing services for up to two WATSON Class LMSR vessels on the U.S. West Coast. The services should provide safe, secure, and continuously available lay berths for the vessels. The requirements include facility location, mooring arrangements, fendering, utilities, security, environmental compliance, and associated services. • Exclusive-use long-term layberthing for up to two WATSON Class LMSR vessels • Facility located on the U.S. West Coast • Mooring arrangements and Heavy Weather Mooring Plan certifiable to Mooring Service Type III • Adequate water depth, turning room, and approach to meet the vessel draft and maneuvering requirements • Resilient fendering and/or UHMW fendering to prevent hull contact • Pier apron and staging area sized and rated for RO/RO stern ramp operations • Security: continuous access control, perimeter fencing, guard presence, CCTV, lighting, and a Physical Security Plan meeting requirements • Environmental compliance: NEPA coordination, oil spill response plan, permits and consultations • Access to a full-service port complex: ship repair, tugs and pilot services, bunkering, oily waste disposal and oil spill response within the distances specified