b'document performance and what is,Four of the basic keyscommunication plan between all par-FOGHORN FOCUS and is not, acceptable in the build.ties involved in the build. Site visits by the owners team areto any successful complementary to a good shipyardSHIPYARDquality assurance (QA) program orconstruction project are:RESPONSIBILITIES third-partyinspectionsuchastheMany times, a vessel is a one-off design, U.S. Coast Guard.communicate, be realistic,aprototypeifyouwill.Duetothe uniquenatureofeachbuild,items Ownersrepresentativesmanagefind and use experts, andmay need to be relocated to a different contractissues,designdetails,place from what is shown on the draw-change orders, and schedule com- allow margins.ings, or different equipment must be pliancethroughregularvisits.Asselected. If an item is relocated or sub-theowner,itsgoodtoknowbe- stituted, it is important all parties ap-forehand that a vessel constructionprove of the change and the relocation project can generate 1,000 to 10,000 pieces of paper as official commu- is documented. The shipyard is responsible for executing the changes as nication between builder and owner. The owner and their representa- well as vendor communications, and scheduling changes. tive must be prepared to deal efficiently with this paperwork while also keeping up with the daily operation of your business.Notwithstanding any approved changes, the ultimate responsibility is to deliver the vessel fully in compliance with the owners specification and REGULATORS drawings, and with the applicable regulatory requirements.During the build, things can become overwhelming, especially when managing expectations and requirements from multiple stakeholders.PROJECT COMPLETION In dealing with regulatory agencies, it is important to plan for andAs the project nears the 95 percent completion point, attention is fo-schedule enough time for their review and any changes that may comecused on finishing. Rushing this stage or skipping steps due to a van-from their reviews. Many times, the regulatory bodies view build itemsishing schedule must be carefully guarded against. A good measure of from a different perspective than the owner and even the shipyard. Toa shipyard shows in how well the wrap-up is handled. Compartments alleviate any risk of regulatory related delays, create a clear and earlyshould be inspected and closed out. Individual systems need to be en-STORE AND FORWARD PAYMENTSMobile Processing Solutionsfor Boats/Ferries. Take transactions even in dead spotswhere mobile devices are offline. A receipt is generated and pending paymentsare processed once back in service range.Navigating paymentstogether. Experience the Thrive Payments Difference today.ASSOCIATE MEMBER:PROUD SUPPORTER:855.794.2602thrivepay.usFOGHORN 22'