Ferry boats

Tender description

The East Africa Marine Transport Company Ltd (‘EAMT’), is seeking qualified Marine Vessel Builders (‘MVB’) for the turnkey design, engineering, construction, commissioning and delivery of roll-on roll off ferries to function between ports on Lake Victoria. The East Africa Marine Transport Company Ltd (‘EAMT’),is seeking qualified Marine Vessel Builders (‘MVB’) for the turnkey design, engineering, construction, commissioning and delivery of roll-on roll off ferries to a port on Lake Victoria on a fixed price, lump sum, turnkey basis. The MVB will design and build one roll-on/roll-off ferry with the option of a second vessel exercisable by EAMT. Each roll-on/roll-off ferry will have a capacity of approximate 1 200 dwt., 450 lane meters as well as 60 passengers and will provide a scheduled service initially between the Ports of Mwanza South (Tanzania) and Port bell (Uganda). EAMT will own and operate the vessel’s and be responsible for their operation (including crewing, operational licensing and permitting) and maintenance. The services to be provided by the MVB will include, but not necessarily be limited to: 1) Detailed design of the vessel, adhering to the outline specifications to be provided to successful applicants with the bidding documents; 2) Management of all Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) matters relating to construction and commissioning; 3) Procurement of all materials, machinery, equipment, staff for the construction of vessel; 4) Acquisition of all licences and permits required for completion vessel building, including but not limited to: (a) shipyard improvements; (b) construction works; (c) any other consent deemed necessary at the time; 5) Construction for the vessel; 6) Testing and commissioning of and certification of the vessel including provision of necessary trade permits and certificates; 7) Clearance of defects on a turnkey basis; 8) Delivery of the vessel to Port Bell; 9) Training of the local crew. These services will be performed in accordance with the requirements and guidelines set out in the bidding documents provided to successfully shortlisted applicants. The qualified MVB should note: 1) The vessel may be built at any suitable shipyard location on Lake Victoria; 2) The vessel construction must conform to the host countries rules and regulations concerning environmental health and safety regulations and the IFC’s Environmental and Social Performance Standards (2012) and EHS Guidelines (2007); 3) The vessel shall be designed for approximately 1 200 dwt capacity and 450 lane meter; expected to enter into commercial service in the 1st quarter, 2022 or sooner. A potential second vessel, construction at the option of the EAMT would be expected to enter into commercial operation between 2023 and 2025; 4) The vessel will conform to a general outline specification as provided by EAMT; however, detailed design will be to the builder’s own design and construction specifications that will be evaluated by the Owner’s marine engineer during an agreed plan approval phase.