M/T ALEXIA

SPECIAL & DOCKING SURVEY #2 - PRELIMINARY SPECIFICATION

A. Ship’s Particulars.
B. Preliminary Repair Specification.

A. Ship’s particulars

Vessel’s name: ALEXIA

Shipyard where built / Hull No.: TSUNEISHI SHIPYARD, JAPAN / Hull No.: S1408
Type of vessel: Oil Tanker
Ex name: ALPINE TRIBUTE
IMO number: 9389966
Flag - Port of Registry: Marshall Islands
Date Delivered from Yard: August 6th 2009
Classification society: ABS
Class Notations: *A1, Oil Carrier, Circle E, *AMS, *ACCU, VEC, TCM,
CSR AB-CM
Summer deadweight (MT): 107,574
LOA / LBP (m): 243.80 / 237
Beam / Depth (m): 42 / 21
Summer Draft (m): 14.578
Capacity at 98% (m3 ): 127,517.3
GRT / NRT: 60,205 / 32,143
Lightship (MT): 17,950
Main Engine type / rating: Mitsui – MAN B&W 6S60MC-C / 13,560 KW

Managers: Marine Trust Ltd

Owners: MAGDALENA NAVIGATION Co, Majuro – Marshall
Islands

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B. Repair Specification

Kindly note that final work of scope to be finalized with attending Supt. Engineer during the kick-off
meeting.

1. General Services
1.1. Staging
a. To erect staging upon vessel’s arrival i.w.o life boat davits PORT & STBD
b. Vessel has special survey 2; scaffolding has to be erected in water ballast tanks and cargo
oil tanks for surveyor close up survey and U/T measurements as per ABS classification
rules for 10 years old vessels.
1.2. Shore Electric Power (440V, 60 Hz)
1.3. Fire Precaution
1.4. Gas Free Certificate
1.5. Domestic Fresh Water
1.6. Cooling Water Service
1.7. Ballast Water
1.8. Compressed Air Services
a. One air hose with distributor to be supplied at engine room; a second one may be needed for
upper deck.
1.9. Crane Services
1.10 Garbage Disposal
1.11 Gangway Service
1.12 Ventilation Fan
1.13 Launch boat Services at Anchorage
1.14 Tug charges for Docking / Undocking to repair pier
1.15 Pilot Services
1.16 Mooring / Unmooring Services
1.17 Fuel Oil Tanks Cleaning
c. HFO tanks No1S, No2P&S tank top area (bottom)
d. Slop (P+S) tank top area (bottom)
Removal/disposal/neutralization of sediments/sludge per cubic meter of sludge removed

General Notes: a. All connection / disconnection services and all other costs associated with vessel’s
shifting due to shipyard’s schedule will not be accepted.
b. Actual dimension of staging to be calculated (as per construction steel frame and not per plank
length) and positions to be confirmed by owner’s representative prior erection.

2. Steel work

4.1 The quantity and location of steel renewal will be decided after inspection with ABS Class
surveyor. For that reason a detailed specification for steelwork will be submitted to shipyard at a later
stage.
a) Please quote in an escalating manner for steelwork renewal as well as for daily production rates.
For the sake of good order the quoted prices will be per kg for actual steel weight fitted. Ventilation,
cleaning before & after the repair, lighting, staging, access openings, Blasting of new steel to Sa.2.5

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standard, shop primering with compatible to the ship’s original paint and any other removals to be
included.
b) Soft steel price per kg. Price to include piping supports, ladder steps, grids etc.
c) Steel Angle Bar price (various sizes) per meter.
d) Flat Bar price (various sizes) per meter.
e) Square Bar price (18mm, 20mm, 22mm & 24mm) per meter.
f) Round Bar price (Φ16mm, Φ18mm, Φ20mm & Φ25mm) per meter.
g) Aluminum material price per Kg (accommodation ladders etc).
h) Steel steps for accommodation ladder per pc.
i) Checker plate material price per Kg.
j) Quote for High tensile Steel Material : AH32, AH36
k) Build-up by welding of pitting or alternatively by application of epoxy filler (ship supply).

Note: It must be noted that if there is not availability of the specified thickness of material to be
renewed in the plans, the next higher available thickness will be accepted, but cost for extra steel
weight to be shared.

2.1. Soft Steel

1. Various soft steel works may be indicated by attending Supt. Engineer.

2. Build-up of anchor chain bow stoppers.
3. Build-up of various panama chocks as indicated.
4. Worn out protective angle bars for gas detection system cables on deck to be renewed, as
necessary.
5. Non-applicable SWL permanent marks on some pedestal rollers to be removed by grinding.
6. Build-up of fwd & aft pedestal rollers.
7. Welding of one sheared off rope guide on one pedestal roller.
8. Installation of storage stands for 20” manifold reducers on deck, besides the existing reducers rest
position.
9. Protection cover of lifeboat davits to be renewed.
10. Pad eyes to be fitted in the way of pilot ladders P&S.(pad eyes to be ship’s supply)

Repair method and welder to be class approved. Proper repair method to be followed in order
to avoid problems occurred in sister vessel. We are attaching herewith relevant drawing and
welding method for your perusal.

3 . Hull treatment & Drydocking works

Vessel to be dry-docked, keel and side blocks to be placed as per detailed docking plan, for
examination, cleaning, painting and necessary repairs. Upon satisfactory completion of all work, the
vessel shall be floated for undocking. Please make a special note for the following:

a. Shipyard to furnish one detailed docking plan, outlining block arrangement in order to schedule
bottom painting in future dry-docking of the are covered by the blocks. Also detailed calculations
for vessel docking to be provided to owner’s representative from dock master.
b. Special attention to be paid in the way of blocks near echo sounder and speed log sensors.

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c. Weather forecast for docking / undocking day to be provided to owner’s representative.
In addition, we would like to highlight the important matter of safe vessel’s docking and
undocking without damages. Shipyard should be responsible and ensure proper operation and
repair of any damages.
Furthermore, please provide us with fixed price for the Yokohama fenders to be used (big size)
when docking/undocking vessel.

3.1 Hull Cleaning and Surface Preparation for Painting

Extension pipes of sufficient length at scupper and overboard drains to be fitted throughout the vessel
to prevent water from running on shell during painting. All extension drains to be temporarily fitted at
position without welding.

All hull paints (paint maker to be advised) will be ship’s supply. The shipyard will receive all paint
from the paint supplier and under the supervision of the vessel’s officers shall be inventoried, stored
and distribution regulated in order to eliminate waste.

No application of paint shall be made until the preparation surfaces are approved by the Owner’s
representative and Paint Maker’s Inspector. The Shipyard shall also arrange an inspection by the
Owner’s representative and Paint Maker’s Inspector prior coating. Areas found to contain runs, over
spray, orange peel paint, roughness or any other signs of improper application shall be repaired or
recoated as necessary and instructed.

Application instructions of Paint Maker shall be strictly followed by shipyard’s representatives and
subcontractors.

No coating shall be applied, under unfavorable weather conditions, i.e. high humidity, rain, etc, unless
the work is well protected from such conditions, and then only after discussion with Owner’s
representative and Paint Maker’s Inspector shall be proceeded.

Care is to be taken to keep paint off the depth (echo) sounder plates, speed log, hull/rudder anodes /
ICCP system and propeller. All paint splattered on the propeller must be removed prior vessel leaving
the drydock.

Surface Areas :
Topsides: 3,868 m2
Boottoping: 3,410 m2
Side Bottom: 4,200 m2
Flat Bottom: 6,693 m2

Exact treatment to be confirmed with attending Owners’ representative, shipyard & paint
maker’s representative.

3.2 Hull Coating.

Specification for hull coating to be forwarded at yours in due course..
Vessel’s hull coats separation lines between topsides (including bulwark) – bootopping – vertical
sides – flat bottom to be sharp strait applying adhesive tapes between.

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3.3 Distinguish Marks
Draft and Plimsoll marks, Ship’s name and port of registry, Bulbous bow marks, Tug marks,
Bulkhead marks, Tank marks, to be painted according to supplied drawing, clear and careful, by
using stencils, as necessary.

3.4 Bottom Plugs

Removal and refitting of all water ballast tanks bottom plugs and rudder’s (except aft.peak tank).

3.5 Corrosion Protection Anodes

a. For stern part 58 pcs aluminum, type: CA-24B (bolted type)
b. For sea chests 9 pcs aluminum, type: CA-NH-50 (bolted type)

3.6 Sea Chests

a. Remove all sea chest gratings. Clean all strainers and sea chests by grit sweeping and high-
pressure water jet. Apply one primer and one antifouling coating, renew aluminum anodes and
refit strainers. Price to include access staging. All sea chests will be inspected by class
surveyor and owner’s representative.

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3.7 Sea suction and overboard valves
a. Remove valve cover, dismantle stem, clean and polish in situ. Clean and examine valve seat
and lid, lap lid to seat (for globe valves) or valve seat to be ground with tool, valve to be
rectified on lathe machine and coated internally with Apexior. Renew gland packing and
reassemble with new gaskets and necessary bolts and nuts.

3.8 Anchor and Anchor Chains (Original diameter:87mm)

a. Lowering, ranging and restoring both anchor chains.
b. Cleaning with high pressure water jet of both chains.
c. Calibration of chains and pins of shackles.
d. Marking of shackles.

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 e. Re-welding of slacked stud links per piece. Detailed number to be determined after inspection
in dock.
f. Fabrication of stud links per piece.

3.9 Chain Lockers

a. Cleaning and removal of mud and water from the bottom of both chain lockers per cubic
meter.
b. Scrapping of chain locker walls per square meter.
c. Painting of chain lockers with bitumastic solution (ship’s supply).

3.10 Propeller (5 Blade, Ni-Al-Br,/Diam-6,800mm / Pitch 4,974.9mm)

a. Super polishing of propeller, hub and nut cap.
b. Normal polishing as above.
c. Cost of non-destructive testing of blade roots.
Report to be handed over to Owner’s Representative.
d. Removal of propeller for aft stern tube seals renewal (to be confirmed)

3.11 Rudder
a. Measuring of upper and lower pintle clearances in presence of Owner’s representative and
submit report to Owner’s Representative.
b. Removal/refitting of inspection plate and vacuum testing.
c. Plug to be removed for checking of water leaks and then refitted.
d. Rewelding of welding seams per meter.
e. Renewal of lower and upper pintle bushes.
f. Removal/refit of rudder (if necessary).
g. Check rudder alignment.

3.12Tailshaft
a.To record tailshaft wear down measurements before and after.
b.Anodes of rope guard to be renewed, shipyard or Ship’s supply subject to confirmation.
c.Renewal of fwd and aft stern tube seals to bio seals type, by bonding method with Owner’s
supply sealing rings, flashing of stern tube tanks with turbine oil and test for tightness as per
manufacturer’s instructions. Staging included.
All works will be supervised by Maker’s Service Engineer.
d. Poker gauging to be taken in presence of Chief Engineer or Owner’s representative before and
after seal replacement and submit report to Owner’s representative and Class Surveyor. Gauge
to be made available by Chief Engineer and returned to him.

3.13 Lifeboats and davits

Maker’s authorized service engineer (owners’ arrangements) are going to attend for life boats /
davits thoroughly inspection and the 5-yearly on load release tests.

Please quote for:

a. Dynamic test of davits (5-yearly test/ ABS requirements) using shipyard’s weight beam.
b. On-load release mechanism of life boats (5-yearly test/ ABS requirements) using shipyard’s
crane and weights.

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 c. Remove both life boats from position and place / land then onto supports, at shipyard’s
warehouse.
d. Coating of life boats (paints to be ship’s supply); outer shell treatment - preparation
procedure to be provided by shipyard.
e. Fitting back/secure life boats to their position

4 Machinery works

4.1 Main Engine Air Cooler - 1 unit

a. Removal / refitting of air cooler including all accessory works. Special care to be taken
for proper fitting of gaskets and sealing rubber rings.
b. Air cooler to be transported to workshop and cleaned by means of chemicals or
preferably by steam.
c. Pressure test after cleaning in presence of owners’ representative / chief engineer.
d. Covers to be cleaned and coated with coal tar epoxy.
e. Zinc anodes at covers to be renewed.
f. Drilling of tubes in case of blockage.

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4.2 Composite Boiler and Auxiliary Boiler (Exhaust Gas Boiler Osaka Boiler, A/B:Mitsubishi,
MAC-45B, capacity: 45 ton/hr)

a. Overhauling of the attached boilers valves in situ, hydro-tested and mounted back with
new metal-flex gaskets supplied by the yard. Valves for overhauling to be indicated by
attending Owners’ representative/Chief engineer and ABS Class Surveyor.
b. Safety valves only, to be transferred at shipyard’s workshop for overhauling and pressure
testing in presence of class ABS; final adjustment to be done/completed when s.valves are
back in position, onboard.

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4.3 Steering gear
a. Renewal of ram packings (owner’s supply)
b. Removal of hydraulic pumps and motors for overhauling
c. Renewal of ram pin bush (owner’s supply)

4.4 Pumps
Overhauling cargo oil pumps x 3sets and ballast water pumps x 2sets
COP maker: SHINKO, Model: KV450-3, capacity: 3000m³/h @ 1,330rpm
WBP maker: SHINKO, Model: CVL350, capacity: 1,800 m³/h @ 1,180rpm

a. Open casings.
b. Remove rotors and impellers to the workshop for cleaning, balancing and metal spraying at the
position of the mechanical seals if necessary. Reports of balancing to be handed over to
owner’s representative before mounting pumps back in position. Appropriate clearances
should be kept while mounting according to maker’s instructions and owner’s representative
should be informed.
c. Replacement of bearings and mechanical seals and if necessary impeller, nuts, sleeves, etc
(spares ship’s supply).
d. Cleaning of volute covers in situ.
e. Mounting of pumps.
f. Checking of pump alignment.
g. Running test for vibration and leakages, as per SHINKO makers test trials records.

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 4.4 Piping
Defective pipes for renewal to be indicated upon vessel’s arrival by vessel’s Chief
engineer/Supt.engine supervisor.

4.5 Fans
a. Fans to be dismantled, cleaned, dynamically balanced rotor shaft and impellers.
b. Motors to be overhauled (rewinded, bearings renewed, cleaned).
c. Actual running test to be performed upon completion of overhauling jobs.

AUX.BOILERS FD FANS (2 sets)

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MAIN ENGINE AUX.BLOWERS (2 sets)

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INERT GAS FANS (2 sets)

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4.6 P/V valves
All P/V valves and vacuum valves to be dismantled from position and transferred to shipyard’s workshop
for overhauling, testing, calibration to 1400mmwg and -350 mmwg respectively (certificates required).
Total no: 14 pcs P/V valves

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4.7 Anchor windlasses – mooring winches and anchor windlass STBD repair of outer mooring
winch (please quote separately for anchor windlass and mooring winch)
a. Brake renewal
1. Removal of brake bands for cleaning, derusting and coating
2. Replacement of brake pads (ship supply)
3. Refitting of brake bands at position and adjustment

b. Anchor windlass STBD repair

1. Dismantling the outer winch drum along with shaft, of anchor windlass STBD and transfer it
shipyards’ workshop for measurements and repairs. Assembly the outer winch drum along with
shaft back in position.
2. Build up and recondition the corroded surface positions (bearings positions) of the windlass
shaft to original size.
3. Fabricate new bronze bearings for the winch drum and for the windlass shaft supports.
Upon completion of repairs the anchor windlass STBD to be operationally tested in order to verify
its proper operation.

4.8 ICCP
f. Provide labor for assistance of service engineer, per hour
g. Applying epoxy filler (owner’s supply) on dielectric shield, per m2
h. Remove/refit anode, per piece

5. Retrofit Installation of BWTS

Installation of “Hiballast” supplied by Hyundai Heavy Industries

Ballast Water Treatment System made by HHI. The "HiBallast" BWTS is based on filtration & side-
stream electrolysis.

System is consisted of:

a. Electrolysis unit
b. Sea water Feed Unit
c. Neutralization unit
d. Filter Unit
e. System control Unit
f. Sampling Unit
Preliminary specification of the BWTS installation, already sent at SNC on 19/7/2019.

6. Additional Modifications / new installations

a. Panama Canal transit compliance modification (relative drawings have been submitted to ABS
Class for approval; same are attached for your perusal; final approved drawings from ABS Class
will follow) new mooring fittings to be ship’s supply.
b. Remote open / close isolation valve installation at mast riser. (valve to be ship’s supply)
c. Extension of fire detection system at wheelhouse, laundries, officers/crew pantries, foam/fire
control & Hydr. Room
d. Pressure transmitters installation at cargo manifolds for pressure reading in CCR.

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 e. Bilge alarm to be installed at steering gear room
f. Gas detection of pump room and water ballast tanks to be extended at engine room

Best regards,
G.Margioras/Supt.Engineer in charge
Technical Dept.
Marine Trust Ltd
(as agents only)
Tel: +30 210 8922400
Fax: +30 210 89 83239
Mob.No.: +30 6944 911910
e-mail: technical@marinetrust.gr

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