Removal and Disposal In-Situ of Tug Matterhorn

Objective:

Environmental Response, Canadian Coast Guard (CCG, ER) – Atlantic Region has a requirement regarding the Tug Matterhorn currently located Mount Carmel, St. Mary’s Bay, NL, to have vessel moved ashore, all recoverable pollutants removed from the vessel; vessel dismantled; worksite remediated; and final disposal of the vessel and its contents at recognized recycling and waste facilities to permanently eliminate the Threat of Pollution posed by the vessel .

Background:

Prior to its sinking the tug, MATTERHORN, was secured alongside another vessel at a marine facility Mount Carmel, St. Mary’s Bay, Newfoundland. On or about 10 August 2014 the Matterhorn sank, coming to rest on her port side with the bow in approximately 5m of water, and stern in approximately 14m. The initial cause of the sinking has still not been determined.

Pollution response in the form of rigid boom and sorbent material was initially provided by the vessel owner but after a short period of time it became apparent that the owner had ceased response. As a result, the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) Environmental Response Team took over the pollution control.

In August 2015 an assessment of the wreck was carried out and damage of the starboard bow was noted. It is believed that this damage was caused by the sunken Matterhorn being struck repeatedly by a nearby moored barge. During the 2015 assessment, one oil drum was removed from the deck of the vessel.

In 2016, diving operations were undertaken to further assess the vessel. During this assessment a number of holes were drilled along the hull to determine the location of trapped pollutants. Accessible pollutants removed at this time, totaling an estimated 2600 liters of waste oil and 12,400 liters of oily water mixture .

During the most recent dive survey on 23 September 2021, the vessel appeared intact overall aside from isolated damaged to the starboard forward bulwarks and railing due to impact with an adjacent barge that occurred in 2015. At the time of sinking, the wreck’s starboard side was above water at low tide but repeated impact between the barge and tug gradually forced the tug back approximately 3m into deeper water. The barge has since been removed from site. Only a small section of the starboard bow is now visible at low tide.

There was no evidence of pollution during the dive survey, and it is apparent that any remaining oil, residual oil and/or oily water, as well as other pollutants and hazardous materials are contained within the hull.

Scope of Work:

The Contractor must:

1. Develop a Project Timeline and Safety Plan based on the individual tasks
2. Produce a site preparation and remediation plan
3. Produce strategy and procedures to dispose of vessel and its contents in-situ including;
   1. Site specific pollution response plan
   2. Vessel relocation plan
   3. Bulk pollutant and oily water removal and disposal plan
   4. Hazardous Materials inventory and disposal Plan
   5. Vessel Dismantling Plan
   6. Detailed waste management / recycling plan
   7. Site Restoration
4. Final Report summarizing operations and photos of dismantling process.

Comprehensive Land Claims Agreement:

This procurement is not subject to any Comprehensive Land Claims Agreement

Security Requirement:

No Security clearance required, escort required at DFO sites.

Period of Contract:

The period of contract shall be from date of award to January 30, 2023.

Inquiries:

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