TM 5-3895-385-10
OPERATOR MAINTENANCE
BITUMINOUS MATERIAL PAVING MACHINE (BMPM)
MARINE TRANSPORT (ROLL-ON/ROLL-OFF (RO/RO) PROCEDURES)
INITIAL SETUP:
Equipment Conditions -- Continued
Materials/Parts
Seat slide assembly pushed in (WP 0006)
Ratchet strap (2) (WP 0031, Item 12)
Personnel Required
Engine on (WP 0006)
12V (2)
Screed fully raised (WP 0006)
References
Hopper wings fully closed (WP 0006)
FM 21-60
Screed extensions fully retracted (WP 0006)
Cutoffs fully raised (WP 0006)
Augers fully raised (WP 0006)
Truck hitch fully retracted (WP 0006)
Equipment Conditions
End gates removed (WP 0014)
Fume vent lowered (WP 0026)
Cutoffs removed (WP 0016)
Time Required
0.3 hr
Bolt-on screed extension kit removed (WP 0015)
INTRODUCTION
1. The Bituminous Material Paving Machine (BMPM) may be transported on the following types of marine
vessels:
a. Roll-On/Roll-Off (RO/RO)
b. Break bulk (general cargo)
c.
Barge carrying (LASH and SEABEE)
2. This Work Package (WP) describes how to load and unload machine onto vessels using RO/RO procedures.
3. At all times, the machine's movements are under the overall control of the RO/RO vehicle director. Loading
and unloading is accomplished by following the vehicle director's traffic control pattern.
4. Machines are loaded by moving them from dockside to the appropriate level and hold onboard ship. Once
parked, crews secure machines for shipping. Unloading is accomplished by moving machines from onboard
ship to dockside.
5. In order to accomplish RO/RO, the machine must operate up and down ramps. The grade of the ramps will
vary, depending on the tide and the weight of the ship at the time of loading or unloading. Ground guide
assistance is mandatory when operating on ramps (FM 21-60).
6. In order to ensure the safety of all personnel involved, the machine's operator must be familiar with all RO/RO
regulations and procedures.
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