The contractor is to identify a safe and secure winter layup berth for the POA winter berthing that is located in a protected port on the east coast of Canada. The contractor is to be responsible for making all administrative arrangements and acquiring all permissions and securities required by the local port authority for winter layup of the POA at the identified winter berthing location.The winter layup berth is to be sheltered and have adequate water at low tide to accommodate the POA draft of 4.65 meters. The identified pier for berthing is to have suitable facing and be equipped with proper fenders. The bollards located on the pier are to be of adequate size, strength and location so as to accommodate the POA and meet the requirements specified in the vessels Mooring Plan.The contractor is responsible for relocating the POA from its temporary berth located at the Foot of Parker Street (former CCG Base), Dartmouth, Nova Scotia to its winter layup berth. The contractor shall determine the means and method to be utilized to relocate the vessel (tow or vessels own power). It is the responsibility of the contractor to provide all necessary certification, crewing, and equipment required for the vessel move.The contractor is responsible for making all administrative arrangements and securing all necessary certificates required to ensure the safe and proper relocation of the POA from the Foot of Parker Street, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia to the identified winter berthing location.The winter layup berth identified for the POA must be equipped with a shore power connection capable of supplying the vessel as per the electrical specifications stated in the SOW.The contractor is responsible for care and custody of the vessel and is to monitor and maintain the safety and security of the POA in all regards while the vessel is located at the winter layup berth for the specified period from October 31, 2015 to March 31, 2016.
