Description

DO0167 BARGE Split Barge For Sale
- FROM DIRECT OWNERS -

Hopper Capacity : 260 m3
Last dry dock March 2018.
Breadth extreme: 7.99 m
Average shell thickness: 8mm

The control console for the engines provides separate functions for
each propulsion unit, controlling:
- Diesel engine start, speed and emergency stop
- Propeller speed
- Propelor direction of rotation
- Steering angle (+65 to -65)
- Propeller lift
- Emergency stop
- Alarms units with buzzer, test and alarm release functions for: Low
hydraulic oil level, Low boost pressure and High
temperature/overheating

This split hopper barge has been fitted out as a self-propelled barge
for the transporting of small volumes of dredge materials. It can cater
for soft and rock materials, with a capacity of 350t when full. The
hopper is also equipped with marine radios and a disposal tracking
system.

Specifications

Construction

Built (year and place) 1979,HUNGARY
Hull material steel
Length Overall (m) 43.84 m
Length between perp. (m) 43.30 m
Breadth (m) 7.95 m
Depth (m) 2.80 m
GT (tons) 178 tons

Equipment

Hydraulic driven, cowled rudder propeller (4 blades x 950 mm dia),
mounted on a sliding lifting frame, steerable using hydraulic cylinders.
The lifting frame allows vertical movement of the propeller unit by
1000 mm. A shear pin allows the unit to til upwards by 400 in the
event of impact while travelling in the fwd direction.

Steel control cabin in aft, mounted on a base frame with pivot/wheel
assembly to retain the cabin in a horizontal position as the split
hopper is opened.

The cabin houses the propulsion unit control console, the control
panel for the hydralic hopper opening cylinders as well as
communication and navigation equipment and basic crew facilities.

Engine(s)

Total power output (BHP) 700 bhp
Main Engine(s) (make,type) 2 x Caterpillar
Main Propulsion System Schottel

Engine serves as a 400 litre diesel fuel tank

Integrated hydraulic power pack directly coupled to the diesel engine
through an elastic couplingf

Certification

Flag SOUTH AFRICA
Class Society and Notation local class Cargo Barge
Next DD March 2020

Disclaimer

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