Progress Report 2007/04
AGENCIES INVOLVED IN VANDENBERG ARTIFICIAL REEF PROJECT
I) White House Council on the environment.
2) State of Florida, Fish and Wildlife
3) Monroe County
4) City of Key West
5) U. S. Coast Guard
6) U. S. Maritime Commission
7) U. S. Maritime Administration
8) State of Virginia
9. Department of Environmental Protection (State and Federal)
10. BB&T Bank
11. First State Bank
12. Orion Bank
13. Reefmakers
14. Artificial Reef of the Keys
15. Colona Shipyard, Norfolk Virginia
16. Florida Marine Sanctuary
17. Lloyds of London
18. Army Corps of Engineers
Various other sub-agencies are monitoring this project as to how it is done, procedures,
and after monitoring as to effectiveness of artificial reefs. The State of Florida wants to
deploy more reefs in the future and VANDENBERG is the pilot project. Projections are
that for every $1.00 invested in artificial reefs the return is $1.57. This figure comes from
artificial reefs already in place.
Monroe County's reneging on its pledge would set off an unattractive chain-reaction. The
inter local agreements between MARAD, Monroe County and the State of Florida were
pledged to the lending institutions. MARAD has already released a portion of its $1.3mm
commitment based on the full faith and credits of all of the entities. This is not a fly by
night operation. Some pretty heavy hitters are involved through the completion.
Attached:
Monthly reports for April, May, June, July of 2007
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April 3, 2007
William Horn
Fisheries Biologist IV
Florida Artificial Reef Program
Division of Marine Fisheries
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
620 South Meridian Street, Mailbox 46-2
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1600
Ms. Zoe Goss
Artificial Reefing Coordinator
Ship Disposal Program
U.S. Department of Transportation
U.S. Maritime Administration
400 Seventh Street, S.w.
Washington, D.C. 20590
Re: Ex USAF Hoyt Vandenberg
MARAD Contract No. MA-14054
Dear Mr. Horn:
On behalf of Artificial Reefs of the Keys, REEF"AKERS ™ respectfully submits the second
monthly progress report for the Vandenberg Artificial Reef Project. Included with this narrative
are: an updated schedule reflecting all changes and completion of activities related to this project
and a copy of the agenda for the monthly conference call and a summary of the conference call
between the stakeholders of this project which is the basis of the narrative summary of this
project. Financial documentation related to reimbursement for the portions of this project
partially funded by MARAD will be provided under separate cover.
A conference call between the stakeholders took place on Tuesday, March 3"', 2007 at 1 :00 PM
EDST. Parties to the conference call were:
Sheri Lohr, Chris Norwood, JoEllen Sullenger, Bob Smith (Artificial Reefs of the Keys)
Joe Davis (BB&T)
Bill Verge, Commissioner (City of Key West)
Martha Scalf, Chris Stevens (Colonna's Shipyard, Inc.)
William Horn (Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission)
Zoe Goss, John Desch (MARAD)
Chris Adryan, Jeffrey C. Dey, Wes Roots, Kevin Weatherby (REEF"AKERS™)
Project status was discussed as follows in this narrative.
The insurance Marine Surveyor, John Waite and representatives from REEF"AKERSTM, Chris
Adryan, Wes Roots, and Joe Weatherby were on site at James River Reserve Fleet beginning
March 19th, 2007 to perform an initial shipcheck and procure necessary documentation for the
tow to Colonna's Shipyard, Inc. Jeff Dey of REEF"AKERS ™ arrived in Virginia on March2" for
attendance at the project meeting held at Colonna's shipyard in preparation for the tow. In
attendance at this meeting were the following project personnel:
1274 N. Church Street, Moorestown, New Jersey 08057 (609) 352-5389
Steve Walker Colonna's
Richard Sobocinski Colonna's
Martha Scalf Colonna's
Chris Stevans Colonna's
Frank Wheatley Colonna's
Gene Webb Colonna's
Jeff Dey Reefmakers
Joe Weatherby Reefmakers
Christina Adryan Reefmakers
Wes Roots Reefmakers
Martin Walker JRRF
John Waite MISS Ltd
Joe Woodington W3 Marine
L T Bill Clark USCG
Clayton Eley HRMSI
Moran
Pat Bailey Towing
Moran
Rick Cates Environ.
Alyn Fife Alyn Fife
Todd Heare QIMER
Coordination of all efforts in support of the tow were formalized at that meeting. Modifications of
the berthing site were addressed, review of QA procedures, view of tug equipment and
environmental remediation resources were also evaluated during this trip. In addition, tow
meetings with martin Walker, the REEF"AKERSTM team and the insurance Marine Surveyor
were completed during the week in support of the tow to Colonna's. All towing requirements were
approved by Lt. Clark and the USCG.
The tow was rescheduled for March 30th as necessitated by tugboat availability.
On March 29'h the bilges were pumped down by JRRF and a generator with 30 hours of fuel was
placed on board in support of any dewatering emergency needs that may have occurred during
the tow. Mooring lines, oil boom and brow were on station at MHI.
The lines were attached to the Vandenberg at 8:45 am EDST for the tow. Two tugs were provided
by Moran towing, 1@ 4,200hp and 1@ 3,000 an additional tug @ 3,000 hp was provided by
McAllister Towing. The trip was accompanied by Moran Environmental Recovery. The tow
proceeded as planned along the James and Elizabeth Rivers weather was clear, dry with a light
breeze. The Vandenberg was docked at MHI, next to Colonna's Shipyard, Inc at 4:00 pm EDST.
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Upon Arrival at MHI, the Vandenberg was secured; a tank barge was made available for engine
room discharge and pumping of tanks. A floating oil and debris boom was placed around the
vessel to protect against any potential spills. Pumping was initiated. 2P, 2C, 8S, Port F/O settling,
and 6P are pumped down. Additional tanks in progress.
Temporary lighting was installed.
The Colonna's environmental compliance director, safety supervisor and AB contractor
conducted a shipcheck. Upon completion, the asbestos contractor began abatement processes.
An asbestos subcontractor completed asbestos abatement in the AMR and work was begun on
all friable asbestos in the engine room.
Loose paint chip removal has been initiated in order to limit the spread of chips throughout the
ship during work.
A shipcheck will be completed to assess HAZMAT and Non HAZMAT items. Data gathered
during the shipcheck will be utilized to prepare the PCB and HAZMA T work plan. A contractor for
HAZMAT disposal will be identified and coordinated by Frank Wheatley of Colonna's Shipyard,
Inc.
Dry-dock has been scheduled to commence April 10th or 11th A dry-dock production schedule is
being prepared on a zone by zone production basis in order to maximize the efficacy of the dry-
dock. Items to be addressed are hull cleaning, removal of the radar knuckles and replacement of
the antennas, removal of equipment in and cleaning of the engine room and all lower level
compartments, tank cleaning, and repair to the hull for seaworthiness.
Dewatering, de-fueling, gas freeing, certification and inspection of tanks is to be completed while
in dry-dock so that tanks can be filled, pressed and sealed to provide stability when the ship is re-
floated.
Meetings have been scheduled for REEF"AKERS ™ team members for April 16th and 17'h in Key
West, Florida. These meetings have been established as the initial meetings in support of the
time the Vandenberg will be in port in Key West to complete final preparations for deployment to
the sea floor. Interface with the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, the Sheriffs Department
and the department of the Navy in relation to materials needed for reefing will take place.
Preliminary planning has begun for a publiC meeting at the Ferry Terminal. This public meeting
may take place during this visit or on the next visit by team members to Key West.
As discussed, the Vandenberg has received dispensation in regard to hull cleaning for the first leg
of the tow since she will not be leaving the port of Hampton Roads. Cleaning is to be completed
while in dry-dock. Lt. Bill Clark of USCG has been apprised of this plan. All marine growth will be
removed from the site and land-filled in accordance with Virginia DEQ requirements.
In summary, the Vandenberg was towed from JRRF to the MHI facility next to Colonna's on the
Elizabeth River. While berthed at that site, all tanks except the feedwater tank (where it is
expected the leak is located) will be pumped dry. Asbestos abatement will be completed and
removal of all loose paint chips will be completed to provide a safe working environment.
Temporary light and ventilation will be installed. The ship will be dry-docked on April 1 oth or 11th.
Dry-dock will last for approximately three to four weeks. During that time the hull will be cleaned,
leaks will be repaired, superstructure alterations will be completed and any removal alteration
necessary in the lower ship compartments will be completed including cleaning of tanks.
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Dockside and on board ship spaces will be designated as our staging and primary fore and aft
ship workspaces. Large dumpsters will be staged as temporary holding containers for
HAZWASTE and regular solid wastes.
We would like to schedule the next monthly conference call for Tuesday, May 1SI, 2007 at 1 :00
pm. Conference call information will be provided prior to the time scheduled. If this time is in
conflict with other obligations, please let us know.
If I may be of further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me by telephone, 856-273-
1009, or e-mail christinaallilreefmakers.comorieffdllilrcc-net.com.
Respectfully,
REEFNAHERS ™
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Christina Harlander Adryan
Site Manager
Respectfully,
REEFNAHERS ™
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Jeffrey C. Dey
Project Director
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Ingrid Sotelo (ACOE)
Shelly Carter (ACOE)
Sheri Lohr (ARK)
Christopher Norwood (ARK)
JoEllen Sullenger (ARK)
Bob Smith (ARK)
Joe Davis (BB& T)
Bill Verge (City of Key West)
Julio Avael (City of Key West)
Raymond Archer (City of Key West)
Richard Sobocinski (Colonna's Shipyard, Inc.)
Martha Scalf (Colonna's Shipyard, Inc.)
Chris Stevens (Colonna's Shipyard, Inc.)
Craig Brown (EPA)
William Horn (FWC)
Dave Score (FKNMS)
Zoe Goss (MARAD)
John Desch (MARAD)
John Waite (Miss. Ltd.)
Mario DiGennaro (Monroe County)
Todd Firm (Monroe County TOC)
Wes Roots (REEFNAHERS™)
Jay Straith (REEFNAHERS™)
Joe Weatherby (REEFNAHERS TM)
Wes James (USCG)
Peter Zohorsky (USCG)
Enclosures: Agenda (Teleconference, 04-03-07); Project Schedule
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Teleconference
Subject: Hoyt S. Vandenberg
Date: April 3, 2007
Time: 1 :00 pm
Participants:
Paul Kruger (ACOE)
Sheri Lohr, Chris Norwood, JoEllen Sullenger, Bob Smith (Artificial Reefs of the Keys)
Joe Davis (BB&T)
Bill Verge, Commissioner (City of Key West)
Richard Sobocinski, Martha Scalf, Chris Stevens (Colonna's Shipyard, Inc.)
Craig Brown (EPA)
William Horn (Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission)
(Florida DEP)
Dave Score (FKNMS)
Zoe Goss, Shawn Ireland (MARAD)
Chris Adryan, Jeffrey C. Dey, Wes Roots, Jay Straith, Kevin Weatherby, Joe Weatherby
(REEFMAKERS)
AlIenda
Old Business:
. Banking documents signed with BB&T Co.
. Insurance Bound
. Emergency Oil Response Team: Moran Environmental
. Surveyors
o John Waite and Alyn Fife
o W. R. Tye and Associates, Inc.
. Towing Contractor initial tow, Moran of Virginia
Current Business:
. W.R. Tye & Associates, Inc. inspection original 08/23/06, re-evaluation completed
03/26/07
. Meeting with Fleet Superintendent
o Discuss all tow prep requirements
o Liquids
o Break-out and tow date
. Tow preparations by Colonna's shipyard personnel to include, but not limited to:
o Ballasting for tow (none necessary)
o Secure loose items
o Shaft and rudder locks(completed prior)
o Any modifications required by marine surveyors (per John Waite advises, verified
by Alyn Fife)
o Note: Hull cleaning is not required for the initial tow since ship is staying in the
Port of Hampton Roads per Lt. Clark, USCG
. John Waite - insurer marine surveyor surveyed week of 03/19. Report received
03/25
. Preliminary shipcheck by REEFMAKERS personnel week of 03/19/07
. Tow - Moran Towing of VA towed 03-30-07
o Dead Ship form
o Tug escort form
o Written tow plan
o Harbor clearance
o Ocean engineering
o Point to point towing
o Situation report to USCG during tow
All reporting to Lt. Bill Clark, USCG as required
. Arrival at Colonna's Shipyard, Inc.
o Secured at site adjacent to Colonna's shipyard
o Slops tank barge available for engine room discharge and pumping of tanks
o 25 tanks pumped
o Asbestos addressed by asbestos specialist subcontractor
o All marine surveyor recommendations complied with as directed
o Bilge alarms installed in ship main machinery spaces
o Control board installed at the gangway with visual and audio signals
o Roving security will monitor ship spaces for flooding, fire, safety conditions and
vessel mooring lines.
o Installation of tern porary lighting
o Environmental screens installed in locations where the work process may
generate slag or contaminants with potential to enter water.
o Additional overboard deck drains fitted with filter bags to collect loose debris
during heavy rain or wash down operations.
o A floating oil and debris boom placed around the vessel to protect against any
potential spills.
New Business:
. Ship will be dry-docked the second week in April to perform cleaning of hull, facilitate
engine room equipment removal and repair the hull for seaworthiness.
. On site REEFMAKERS personnel at all times, Kevin Weatherby
. Ship check to designate items for removal
. Key West planning for docking and ammunition storage to take place week of April
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