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Harbor Tug Charter and Operation – Submarine Handling

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This contract involves the provision of a fully mission-ready harbor tug, complete with crew, fuel, and insurance, specifically for the safe towing and maneuvering of naval submarines in Charleston, South Carolina. The service requires strict adherence to Navy specifications, including modifications such as non-marking fendering to ensure the submarines are handled without damage. The contract supports submarine operations by delivering essential harbor tug services that meet military standards. Issued by the Department of Defense through Mschq Norfolk, the subcontract falls under NAICS code 488330, which pertains to support activities for water transportation. The emphasis on a mission-ready harbor tug equipped and crewed to operate in a naval environment highlights the critical nature of the work, ensuring operational readiness, safety, and compliance with specialized Navy requirements in a key southern port location.

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Provision of mission-ready harbor tug with crew, fuel, insurance for safe submarine towing Charleston.

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Department Of Defense → Mschq NorfolkView Agency

NAICS

488330 - Navigational Services to ShippingView NAICS

Place of Performance

Charleston, SC, USA

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Mschq Norfolk
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Provision of a mission-ready harbor tug with crew, fuel, and insurance to safely tow and maneuver naval submarines in Charleston, SC, including compliance with Navy modifications such as non-marking fendering.

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