1. Vessel(s) Required: Request a self-sustaining U.S. or foreign flag RO/RO, LO/LO, or RO/RO-LO/LO combination vessel to lift approximately 26 pieces totaling 1,648 square feet of cargo.
In accordance with the Cargo Preference Act of 1904 and Section IIIA.3 of the Voluntary Intermodal Sealift Agreement (VISA) (see 69 FEDERAL REGISTER 62898, Nov 7, 2007, or most current reference), preference will be given to U.S. flag vessels and VISA participants.
2. Cargo Description: (Cargo List Available Upon Request)
⢠Cargo consists of Front end Loader, 11k Forklift, 2 Pick Up Trucks, break bulk, and 9 TEUs
⢠Harzard Material: N/A
⢠Cargo Dimensions:
o Tallest piece: 128 ins
o Widest piece: 102 ins
o Longest piece: 302 ins
o Heaviest Load: 13.9 STONS
2a. Load: Liner In
2b. Discharge: Free Out
3. Loading Port (SPOE): Sao Tome, Africa
Load Amount (SQFT): 1,648 Sq Ft
3a. Port Restrictions:
Vessels anchor in the bay in depths between 4-10m and work cargo using lighters/barges. Vessel will need to hire a barge to transport cargo from anchorage to pier as part of Liner In terms.
Bunkering: Not Available
4. Laytime: Two (2) Days SSHINC
5. Discharging Port (SPOD): Rota Naval Station, Spain
Latest Arrival Date (LAD) 11 December 2008
6. Laydays:
Commencing/Canceling: 30 NOVEMBER 2008/01 DECEMBER 2008
Bid Protests Not Available