Minutes of the KRC MEETING held aboard M.V KANANGRA
Saturday 8th March 2008
Meeting was opened at 1015hrs
1. PRESENT & APOLOGIES / OPENING REMARKS – Brett Smith
Present:
Brett Smith – Chair, Ray Jenkinson, John Marsden, Graeme Regan, Andy Munns (From 1130).
Apologies:
Jon Simpson, Peter Rozea, Geoff Eastwood.
In Attendance:
David Logie, Allan Pashby.
Brett Smith opened the meeting & welcomed members.
David Logie tabled the “Kanangra Ablution Renovation Layout”, which was kindly put together by Don Harvey, for members to look at. Discussion on this followed later in General Business.
2. FINANCE REPORT – Peter Rozea
2.1 Peter was unable to attend the meeting, however had reported by email that the financial details for Kanangra had not yet been provided to him from the SHF office. The CEO had also emailed stating that Peter was to have been sent the financials the previous week.
ACTION:Peter to ask the SHF office to make available the financials for Kanangra.
2.2 David Logie suggested that whenever an order for goods is submitted by any department, a copy of the order is kept as part of our own record keeping system. This copy can be obtained by Tim Drinkwater. Each order now has an order number and should be easy to reconcile.
ACTION:Department Heads to keep copies of orders from the SHF ordering system.
2.3 The need to procure financial support for Kanangra was further discussed. It was agreed that we needed to identify the most important project that could be focussed on whilst the vessel was still afloat. Discussion ensued, and it was agreed that the area of the vessel which is deteriorating worst of all is the external cabin top aft of the No.2 wheelhouse. Reasons for pursuing a specialised funded project at this stage are:
Maintain continuity of work for the current volunteers (currently 10 or more per week work aboard – the available work that can be done aboard without the assistance of a shipwright is fast running out).
Provide work for other SHF Shipwrights / timber workers who may be looking for further challenges once the Harman & Waratah are completed (John Oxley is not at the shipwright stage yet).
Prevent further deterioration below decks by stopping the ingress of water into the ship – this meets with our long term philosophy of working from the top down.
Advance the restoration of Kanangra – the work would be permanent and not need to be done again once full scale restoration begins.
Make Kanangra a more presentable restoration proposition for any potential future sponsor.
It was agreed that a volunteer based approach would be adopted, with funding being required for materials only at this stage.
ACTION:Brett Smith & David Logie to put together a Project Plan for eventual submission to the CEO & Board for approval & funding.
3. OH&S
3.1 Automatic Bilge Pump Missing - The automatic bilge pump from the Aft Tank Space has been borrowed for use on the Waratah. This has been missing for over a month, and a number of requests have been made for its return. Brett Smith discussed the fact that the space in which it was removed from has always been regarded as potentially one of the more dangerous as they were not able to inspect the hull condition under the fuel tanks. The hull state in these areas is unknown. They were unable to cement these areas due to accessibility issues.
The KRC expressed its concern at the removal of this important piece of safety equipment.
ACTION:Brett Smith to contact Tim Drinkwater and request the immediate re-instatement of the pump.
3.2 Bilge inspections – are being carried out regularly. The bilge record book is being used and is located in the E/R. Water ingress at this stage appears to be the result of rain water only.
3.3 Void Space Entry – An OH&S inspection is currently being carried out within the SHF to identify which areas are classified as confined spaces. We await the findings of this report.
ACTION:David Logie to find out which areas aboard Kanangra will be classified as confined spaces 7 report back.
4. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
4.1 Deck Department – Ray Jenkinson
4.1.1 Upper Deck Internal - Open for use by SHF as a meeting / function venue.
- Area midships is ready to be used for the Artists in Residence program.
4.1.2 Upper Deck External – See discussion in 2.4 re project funding.
4.1.3 No.1 Wheelhouse (For’d) – Awaiting carpenter to install plywood panels to structure.
4.1.4 No.2 Wheelhouse (Aft) – No Report
4.1.5 Main Deck Internal:
Midships - Scraping & painting has continued. Nearly ready to start above E/R control platform. This work will continue up to & including the for’d bulkhead
Ladies Toilets – To be blanked off for aesthetic reasons. Area to be left until funding can be found to restore the deck above.
Gentlemans Saloon For’d – It has been decided not to continue paint restoration of this area as there is a large amount of shipwright work needing to be undertaken first.
ACTION ONGOING– All Volunteers: When parts of the ship are being removed / restored, the item is to be photographed for future reference.
4.1.6 Main Deck External:
Port aft area now complete. Work to continue ports side midships. It was discussed that this external work is very important from a presentation point of view, and if possible, we should continue around the whole vessel, including eventually, the upper deck.
4.1.7 Volunteers – An average of 10 volunteers are working aboard on Thursdays each week. A great result.
4.2 Engineering Department – John Marsden
4.2.1 MAIN ENGINE:
Main Lubrication Tank - Cleaned and is awaiting fresh oil.
Cylinder Lubrication System - In process of being refurbished. A temporary system is being set up to lubricate cylinders when engine is being turned over.
Main Engine Freshwater Header Tank - De-scaled and rust converter applied.
Loose parts, including injectors, are being replaced with the view to ascertaining any deficiencies and any maintenance that will be required.
4.2.2 BILGES:
We are now able to pump all bilges using the General Service Pump. All associated valve chests have been opened and refurbished. A couple of valves were found to be missing and new ones have been ordered.
4.2.3 HEAT EXCHANGER:
The heat exchanger for the generators has been refurbished.
4.2.4 GENERAL:
General cleaning and painting around the Engine room continues.
Brett Smith suggested Keith Rankin, owner of the Lady Chelmsford be contacted with a view to securing spares. In light of the current under water status of the Lady Chelmsford, any approach to Keith will be delayed until things have settled down and hopefully, Lady Chelmsford is floating again. Brett to monitor situation.
4.2.5 VOLUNTEERS:
New members Terry Goddard & Mal have joined the Engine Room crew of Nigel, Allan, and John.
4.3 Electrical Department
Progress report since last meeting:
4.3.1 110V System:
The 110V Transformer is operational and currently powering the ships 110V GS pump. The wiring being used is temporary, as is the current position of the transformer. It was agreed that the transformer would remain in its current location (in the crew mess, under the companionway) until such time as the vessel is out of the water. The weight of the unit makes it too dangerous to move, as it could go through the hull if it were accidentally dropped.
It was noted that the ship will only require 110V power for the steering motors, and GS pump once operating.
4.3.2 Lighting
Kanangra’s lighting system has now been totally converted to 240V. All 110V circuits are no longer operational and are being removed. Historic items pertaining to this system (eg old switchboard) will be retained for display purposes.
Internal Main deck lights are currently being installed and look great. There will initially be 6 installed on the port side, and 3 on the stbd.
E/R lighting of the flouro type will be installed shortly, subtly positioned between frames on the deck head. Some of these lights will be emergency lights, able to be operated in the event of a main power failure. This installation will be permanent and long term.
4.4 Below Deck / Hull / Workshop – Andy Munns
4.4.1 Hull Survey.
ACTION:Brett & Andy to inspect hull ASAP to ascertain current state of deterioration.OUTSTANDING
4.4.2 Vessel Movement Plan:
ACTION:Brett to prepare a Vessel Movement Plan in readiness for towing the vessel to dock or a new berth – to complete by early 2008.OUTSTANDING – Delayed pending results of Future Sites work.
5. MASTER PLAN
5.1 It was agreed that a document now be put together taking into account the various submissions received for discussion and review.
ACTION:Andy Munns to provide Brett Smith with a copy of the John Oxley Feasibility document to use as a template for Kanangra.
ACTION:Brett Smith to put together Master Plan document for Kanangra.
6. HISTORICAL INTEGRITY
6.1 Ladies Toilets:
The “Kanangra Ablution Renovation Layout” document was reviewed and accepted by the KRC as being appropriate and in keeping with the vessel’s restoration period whilst allowing for appropriate current day modifications for disabled passengers. The KRC thanks Don Harvey for his work on this plan.
6.2 Ladies Saloon – Main Deck, aft:
The KRC asked whether Don Harvey would be interested in putting together a similar proposal for the Ladies Saloon / Galley / Mess facility.
ACTION:David Logie to speak with Don Harvey with a view to putting a design plan for the Galley / Mess in line with the KRC policy to retain the longitudinal bulkhead that was installed in 1987.
7. GENERAL BUSINESS
7.1 Artists in Residence: Applications have been received. Kanangra has received some good local press from the program thus far.
7.2 MED II Steam Course: Will commence on Sat 29th March. The meeting area on Kanangra will be used for this course, with students occupying the area every 2nd week.
7.3 SHF Future Site:
Andy Munns addressed the meeting and filled members in on where the SHF was at regarding a future site and home for SHF operations. He went through the options currently under consideration by the organisation. The KRC was then asked for feedback on the options discussed. The KRC then came to the following conclusion that:
THE KRC FULLY SUPPORTS OPTION 2A (Goat Island with Slipway access).
In supporting this option, the following items were identified:
The next voyage Kanangra makes MUST be to a docking facility.
Kanangra is not to be moved in its current form to any berth which is more exposed than its current one in Rozelle Bay.
If Kanangra were to be placed at Goat Island, it could only be done if wash / wave reduction measures had been installed on the Broad Wharf which juts out from the Slipway. Kanangra could then be placed on the more protected slipway side of that wharf.
Once operational, Kanangra would not sensibly operate out of Rozelle Bay, other than for special visits.
The KRC sees Kanangra’s display and operating base in the Wharf 7 / ANMM precinct of Pyrmont / Darling Harbour, with maintenance carried out on Goat Island.
Meeting Closed at 1205hrs.
110V switchboard in engine room
No.1 Gardner generator and air compressor
No.3 Lister generator in engine room
Port aft Crossley diesel in engine room
Upper deck interior ready for the Artist in Residence programme
