WATERFRONT - PORT OPS - BRAVO 15-16 REPLACE PNEUMATIC FENDERS WITH FOAM FILLED FENDERS

Mission impact statement: Project is needed in order to replace existing pneumatic type fenders with durable foam filled fenders. Over the past year we have had 6 pneumatic fenders rupture. Should the fenders continue to fail without being replaced ships will no longer be able to moor on Bravo15-16. Bravo15-16 are two of the four repair births located on Pearl Harbor. SOW: Procure, deliver and install (16) new foam filled fenders. Fenders will be floating, foam filled, net-less type fenders with a 10ft diameter and a 18ft length. Deliver and install (2) chain assemblies per fender. -10ft diameter x 18ft long ocean guard net-less foam filled fenders -Energy absorption (60% compression) - 2,390ft Kips -Reaction force (when EA is achieved) - 889 Kips -End pull-through strength- 70 kips -End fitting to accept 2-1/2" shackle Chain Assembly Details (quantity:32) -Galvanized chain, open-link 2-1/2" -15 links per side -Galvanized, 2" shackle (Chain to fender) -Galvanized, 1-1/2 shackle (Chain to piling) Maintenance requirements Pneumatic vs Foam filled fenders: -Pneumatic Fenders: Require cleaning (annual), pop-test of the installed relief valve (triennial). Life expectancy is 10 years. -Foam filled: cleaning (annual). life expectancy is 10 years.