Project Construction of 1000-Ton Barge and Tug Boat

Title

Project Delta State, Nigeria

Location

Client

Consultant

Document Quality Control and Inspection Proposal

Title

Date 06.06.2022

Rev Issuer
01

Table of Content
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1. Introduction 3
2. Objectives 5
3. References and Codes 5
4. Scope of Work 5
5. Quality Control During Construction 7
7. Safety Measures 9
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1. Introduction
This document presents the objectives of the Quality Control and Inspection Plan for the construction
of 1000-ton Barge and Tug Boat. Table 1 shows the value that can be created for a client as a result of
a third-party inspection, which shall be provided by XXXX Limited.
XXXXX intends to engage a contractor to construct a 1000-ton Barge and Tug Boat. To this end,
XXXX Limited intend to create the values highlighted in Figure 1 for the XXXX Ltd by inspecting and
supervising the nominated contractor.

Ensures quality
Ensures client gets optimum
recommendations are
value for its investiment
followed by constructor

Value to Client

Helps ensure efficient

Helps reduce project cost
delivery of standard and
for the client
certified marine vessels

Figure 1: Value that can be created for XXXX Marine

Figures 2 to 5 show typical fabrication layout of tug boats and tug boats

Figure 2: Typical transportation mode for fabricated barge

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Figure 3: Typical transportation mode for fabricated barge

Figure 4: Shop fabrication of marine parts

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Figure 4: Painting of fabricated tug boat

2. Objectives
The fundamental objectives of this exercise are:
a) To ensure that the fabricated vessels meet quality requirements for marine operations
b) To ensure that all non-destructive (NDT) tests are conducted on critical parts of fabricated
marine equipment
c) To ensure a cost-effective marine infrastructure
d) To ensure that all quality control activities and tests are executed
e) To ensure project (i.e., fabrication works) is delivered within schedule
f) To optimize value for the client, XXX Marine Ltd

3. References and Codes

XXXX Limited shall ensure that major recommendations of the following standards are followed by
the constructor during fabrication works:

• Lloyd’s Register Standards

• Bureau Veritas Standards
• ABS Standards
• DNV.GL Standards

4. Scope of Work
The scope of work shall include inspection activities during the following stages:
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• Design
o Preliminary/Concept Design
o Basic Design
o Detail Design
• Construction and Post Construction
o Procurement Activities
o Steel Cutting
o Installation of mechanical components (engines, etc.)
o Keel Laying
o Launching
o Commissioning
o Delivery
Activities to be carried out during inspections include:

Material
Plan Control
Control

Non
Document
Destructive
Control
Test

Certification Construction
Check Control

Figure 5: Activities during inspection works

The following parts of the marine equipment require inspection in order to ensure a durable facility:
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• Hull
• Midship sections showing longitudinal and transverse material.
• Profile and decks.
• Shell expansion.
• Oil tight and watertight bulkheads.
• Propeller brackets.
• Double bottom construction.
• Pillars and girders.
• Aft end construction.
• Engine room construction.
• Engine and thrust seating.
• Fore end construction.
• Hatch coamings
• Hatch cover construction.
• Welding.
• Bilge keels showing material grades, welded connections and detail design

5. Quality Control During Construction

During inspection a quality control plan shall be developed for the following activities and personal:
Workmanship

• Welder
• Fabricator & Fitter
• Inspector
• Contractor
• NDE
Standard

• Shipyard Standard
• Rule and regulation
• Method Statements
• Inspection and Test Plan (ITP)
• WPS & PQR
• Test procedure
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Facilities Condition

• Welding equipment
• Lifting
• Transportation
• Workshop
Figure 6 represents inspections during the construction/fabrication phases of the tug boat and barge:

• Steel Plate Inspection

• Inspection of procurement mechanial parts for
Before Construction
tug boat
• Material Certification Inspection

• Inspection of Cutting, Assembly, Fabrication

and Erection Activities
During Construciton
• Inspection Testing and Certification Activities
• Inspection of Mechanical Testing of Engines

• Certificates
After Construction • Reports
• Mainteance Plan

Figure 6: Major Inspection

6. Reporting Communication
XXXX Limited present weekly report on the state of works to XXX Marine Ltd. Such report shall have
as a minimum, the following information:

• Amount of work done

• Forecast of work to be done
• Estimated completion time
• Project safety record
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• Material test reports

7. Safety Measures
XXXX Limited shall ensure that personnel involved in this project go through HSE trainings in order
to be abreast with standard HSE practices. As a minimum, XXXX Limited shall maintain suitable
protective equipment for all workers involved in this project. PPE to be provided include:

• Hearing protection equipment such as ear defenders, ear plugs

• Eye protection such as safety eye wear, welding goggles and shields

• Foot protection such as safety shoes/boots

• Head protection such as hard hats

• Limb and body protection such as gloves, reflective vests etc.

• Respirators, as necessary and adequate

As minimum, XXXX Limited shall follow standard practice in maintaining and designing the following
for the fabrication works:

• Warning Signs and Lights

• Safety Information Signboard and Assembly Stage

• Safety Reflective Apparel (Traffic Control)

• First-Aid