MIL-HDBK-1130
Miscellaneous Work. The entire area in and around the drydock
i)
should be cleaned and left shipshape. Exposed metal surfaces
of screens, gratings, gates, racks, cleats, bollards) ring-eye
bolts, stairways, ladders, manholes, hatches, capstans, and
other metal appurtenances for the drydock should be cleaned and
protected against corrosion during inactivation in accordance
with instruction from the EFD. Wood fenders, chafing strips,
and stop log gate closures should be given heavy applications
of an appropriate mixture of coal tar and creosote in
accordance with NAVFAC MO-312, Wood Protection. Supplies and
portable ship repair equipment should be removed and disposed
of or overhauled, tagged, and preserved at a designated storage
area. Retain fuel and lubricants only in quantities needed for
testing and maintenance during the first year of inactivation.
Waterfront Facilities Reactivation
2.3.4
Inspections should be made of all docks, wharfs,
General.
2.3.4.1
bulkheads and other waterfront structures to determine the amount of
rehabilitation required. Instructions for inspection and condition evaluation
are contained in NAVFAC MO-104, Maintenance of Waterfront Facilities, and
MO-322. Additional information and assistance can be obtained by contacting
the cognizant EFD.
Graving Drydocks. Drydocking facilities should be inspected,
2.3.4.2
repaired, and certified for safety in accordance with NAVSEAINST 11420.2,
Drydocking Facilities; Safety Certification Criteria for Docking U.S. Navy
Ships, and MIL-STD-1625C, Safety Certification Program for Drydockinq
Facilities and Shipbuilding Ways for U.S. Navy Ships.
a)
Initial Inspection. The first step in the reactivation process
is to make a complete inspection of the drydock facilities.
Include in the inspection a diving inspection of the submerged
surfaces of the end closure. The results of this inspection,
in conjunction with the reports of periodic caretaker
maintenance and inactivation inspections, will form a baseline
of the required reactivation actions.
b)
Drydock End Closures. While in drydock, end closures should be
completely dewatered. Paint and bituminous protective coatings
should be checked and, where found to be deficient, should be
touched up or repainted. Sea valves, gratings, manholes, and
hatches should be made watertight. Recondition vents to ensure
unrestricted air flow. When the end closures have been
repaired and made seaworthy, they should be set in their
outboard seats. Where necessary, replace gaskets in the
outboard seats.
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