Following a successful drydocking for scheduled maintenance and periodic regulatory inspection the vessel completed sea trials on November 14 and was then handed over to the US Navy for additional operational testing of its military capabilities.
An aggressive schedule of requested maintenance and inspection coupled with the military’s request for a rapid turn-around created a challenging opportunity and environment.
Bollinger Morgan City managed the overall project and co-ordinated it’s scope of work along with the numerous subcontractors including Incat Tasmania, Caterpillar and Maritime Dynamics and interfaced with SupShips New Orleans, the government’s project manager. Sup Ships also co-ordinated the efforts of the ship’s crew as they performed crew-responsible maintenance activities.
Chris Bollinger, president of Bollinger/Incat USA, the vessel owner, said, “An extensive scope of work was accomplished in a limited amount of time through effective scheduling and complete co-operation by all involved. Each group had a clear understanding of the objective and the importance of getting the vessel and crew back in service on time with all work accomplished.”
US Army, Systems Acquisition Manager (SAM), Fred W. Chapin commended the workforce saying, “I want you to know that my dealings with the Bollinger project personnel, along with the entire crew that worked the Joint Venture were a pleasure. Their ‘can do’ attitude turned a difficult and aggressive Maintenance and Repair cycle into a pleasant experience for the Navy and Army and the vessel was completed, passed sea trails and is now operating under the Navy Command. Navy Capt. Beierl reports the vessel is operating well.”
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