M/V TUSTUMENA REFURBISHMENT

Art Anderson provided naval architecture and marine engineering services for the refurbishment of the MV Tustumena. The MV Tustumena is the smallest AMHS vessel with cabins and is one of only two certified ocean class ferries in the Alaska Marine Highway System fleet.

The $7m refurbishment included significant main deck, hull and tank surveys and steel. The scope of work included:

Oily-water separator (OWS) and fire pump replacement with new equipment meeting the latest ABS and USCG requirements,
Marine sanitation device (MSD) upgrades
Passenger elevator upgrades
Significant electrical improvements included: propulsion control system upgrades, alarm, and monitoring system upgrades.
Passenger and crew space upgrades included: ADA accessibility improvements to Purser station, First Aid Room and Main Dining Room.
Other work included: complete refurbishment and steel replacement of main vehicle elevator and kingpost, fuel tank vent modifications, and preservation coating renewal throughout the vessel.

Our team prepared a Design Study Report, developed the Plans, Specifications & Estimates bid package, provided bid phase technical support and construction phase support. Our services during the construction phase, included:

Review of condition found reports and issue resolution
Review of shipyard-proposed drawing changes and shop drawings associated with the work package
Development of test memoranda and test result reports
Review of material procurement specifications and resolution of questions
Technical review of equipment manuals and operating instructions
On-site assessment of work progress
Technical support for review of stability documentation
Update of electrical drawings and analyses to depict the final installed condition
Updated fire control plan
Revised weight estimate