Appendix 1 Barge Drydock Specifications 2026

SECTION 00300

PREPARATION AND PAINT SCHEDULE

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.01 Description: This Specification contains specific preparation and painting specifications. 1.02 Submittals: Prior to ordering paint, contractor shall supply the following for each different type of coating to be used:
-Manufacturer’s cut sheets
-Manufacturer’s recommendations for application in cold and/or wet conditions -Description of where the coating is to be applied
-Coating dry film thickness (DFT), number of coats, and color of each coat

PART 2 – PRODUCTS

2.01 Paint Manufacturers:

A.

PPG Protective and Marine Coatings or approved equal.

2.02 Finishes

The exterior hull and deck is finished with PPG Protective and Marine coatings. The interior hull is finished with Devoe coatings. New primers and finishes shall be compatible with existing coatings. Other finishes may be used if they are compatible with the existing primers and finishes and are approved by the CO.
2.03 Preparation and Paint Schedule – See last page of this section

PART 3 – EXECUTION

3.01 Remove all appurtenances from area to be painted. Protect building and other appurtenances unable to be removed.
3.02 Pressure wash entire exterior hull and inspect for damage. Report findings to COR. 3.03 Work includes spot repairs to freeboard area to include the visible rub/worn areas and minor rust spots. Repair other minor spots on underwater body hull as necessary. 3.04 Two stripe coats of antifoulant to be applied by brush and roller to all welds, edges, or unsprayable areas.
3.05 All painting shall be performed in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations. Substandard finishes shall be removed and replaced at contractor’s expense. Table 1: Preparation and Painting Schedule

Location
Hull Waterline
to Keel
(Underwater
Body)

Gunwale
Waterline to
Deck
(Freeboard)

Outside Deck

Outside Deck
Appurtenances

Surface Preparation
Spot Sandblast or power
tool clean only damaged
areas and any rusty
spots to near white

(SSPC – SP6)

Pressure wash and sand
sweep entire surface to
remove all loose AF
Paint. Power tool clean
remaining areas of hull
as needed (SSPC – SP3)
Sandblast only damaged
areas and any rusty
spots to near white

(SSPC – SP6)

Pressure wash and sand
sweep entire surface to
remove all loose AF
Paint. Power tool clean
remaining areas of hull
as needed (SSPC – SP3)
Pressure wash and clean
entire surface to remove
all loose AF Paint. Power
tool clean remaining