Description
The Military Sealift Command is seeking information about the price and availability of a U.S. flag, ocean-going certified tug capable of towing the USNS Catawba. The requirement is for one voyage from Subic Bay, Philippines to Honolulu, Hawaii. The tug must meet certain requirements, including being built in 1970 or later, having a bollard pull sufficient to tow the vessel at a minimum tow speed of six knots, and being fully bunkered for the voyage. The contractor must also provide a comprehensive towing package, including a completed Appendix H from the U.S. Navy Towing Manual, steady state tow line tension calculations, and a sketch of the tow configuration.
• The tug must be U.S. flag, ocean-going certified
• The tug must be built in 1970 or later
• The tug must have a bollard pull sufficient to tow the vessel at a minimum tow speed of six knots
• The tug must be fully bunkered for the voyage
• The contractor must provide a comprehensive towing package
• The contractor must include a transit plan in the offer
• The contractor must provide position reports during the voyage