Massachusetts Maritime AcademyIssuing agency·Massachusetts·via the Massachusetts COMMBUYS open-bids boardMassachusetts Maritime Academy is looking for Dry Docking, Related Inspections & Repairs for Training Vessel Ranger with the vessel's availability December 11th, 2026 with a completion date no later than February 19th, 2027. Haul-out to occur no later than December 18th, 2026. Ranger operates as a U.S.C.G inspected School Ship.
Please see the below scope of work for specific requirements which include the bidder providing all necessary equipment, labor, parts, and material.
Work for Training Vessel Ranger includes haul, block, shore and relaunch; 208 VAC 3-phase 100-amp shore power; compressed air, potable water, trash disposal and restroom access including 4,000 gallons for ballast; pressure wash of hull and running gear; ultrasonic hull gauging with report; Marine Chemist certification for 12 spaces with Competent Person; bottom paint with zinc-rich epoxy primer and AMERCOAT ABC3 red antifouling; hull painting in International Interthane 990 gloss black; draft marks, name and homeport in gloss white; hull zinc replacement; ground tackle, chocks, cleats and bitts painting; rudder shaft repacking and shafting inspection; plus optional keel-cooler coolant replacement, gunnel repairs, main-engine oil-cooler service, deck hydroblast and epoxy coating, and starboard shaft-seal replacement, during availability December 11, 2026 through February 19, 2027.
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Source: COMMBUYS (Massachusetts) (bid BD-27-1070-MMA01-PURCH-134561), retrieved via the Massachusetts COMMBUYS open-bids board. View the official posting, and always confirm requirements and deadlines with the issuing agency.
