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anchor chain preparation for measuring

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ANCHORS & CHAINS (Survey)

1. Both chain locker manhole covers located on forward bulkhead of cargo hold, shall beremoved by the Contractor. The Chain lockers shall be thoroughly ventilated and certified

safe for personnel to enter. Copies of safe entry certificates shall be posted adjacent to the

manholes and copies shall be given to the Chief Engineer.

2. Port And Starboard anchors and anchor cables, 10-1/4 and 10-1/2 shots each, Port &

Starboard, shall be ranged in the dock for hydro-blast cleaning, oiling and inspections by

surveyor. both anchors shall be lowered to the dock floor by the contractor. The contractor

shall bid on craneage, personnel, and equipment to lower the anchors and run out both

cables. After both anchors and cables are ranged on the dock floor, both chain locker

access covers shall be removed and both cable bitter ends let go.

3. In preparations for oiling, cables shall be hydro-blasted.

4. Cables shall be inspected by TCMSB prior to oiling. All links shall be inspected and

slack studs or missing lead pellets identified and reported. The Contractor shall quote on

repairs to six (6) slack studs. The present first two (2) shots of each cable shall be

disconnected and rotated to the position of the last shots. Free ends to be reconnected to

anchors complete with babbitt pellets. Centre shackle pins to be sealed.

5. Cables shall be sprayed lightly with IRVING RP15 or equivalent oil. Cables to be rolled

180 degrees to ensure complete coating.

6. Both anchors shall be abrasive blasted completely to bare metal (SA2) and given one (1)

coat of International Intershield KZ, Black. The anchors to be turned as required to ensure

that all bare metal is coated satisfactorily.

7. Anchor shackle pins shall be removed for examination. Upon reassemble, new taper pins

shall be fitted. Joining shackles shall be painted red with equal numbers of white links

painted on either side. The number of white links will correspond with the number of shots

beginning from the anchor joining shackles. The outer end links of each white painted set

shall be marked with seizing wire close hitched around the link stud.

8. On completion of above work, cables and anchors shall be reshipped and secured in good

order and adjustment.

9. All materials shall be contractor supply, and all work shall be carried out to the

satisfaction of the Chief Engineer, or his designated representative

CHAIN LOCKER (Survey )

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1. In conjunction with HD 16 Anchors and Chains, the Chain Locker, Fr. 241- 247 shall be

cleaned and inspected.

2. With the anchor chains removed, the Contractor shall clean the internals with a high

pressure water wash. Bottom grates to be lifted and cleaned underneath. All dirt and

debris shall be removed and disposed of ashore.

3. Contractor to note any damage and notify Owners representative, who will determine if

additional work / repair shall be carried out.

4. Chain locker to be examined by TCMSB.

5. Contractor to prove that bilge pumping system piping for the chain locker is clear and

operable upon completion of work.

6. Contractor shall close up the chain locker in good order and adjustment upon

completion of inspections and work, using new gaskets, Contractor Supply.