The 2008-built ABS A1 Semi-submersible Heavy Lift Deck Cargo Barge is a highly capable offshore transportation and marine heavy lift asset specifically engineered for transportation of offshore modules, jackets, offshore construction components, drilling rigs, dredgers, pontoons, ferries, tugs, barges, floating structures, marine construction equipment, and oversized project cargoes. Designed around a robust semi-submersible tank barge configuration, the vessel combines substantial deck loading capability, controlled ballast management systems, heavy cargo transport flexibility, and semi-submersible operational functionality suitable for demanding offshore transportation and marine logistics operations worldwide.
The vessel is classed ABS A1 Semi-submersible Tank Barge and was constructed in 2008 specifically for heavy marine transportation, offshore construction logistics, float-on/float-off cargo operations, and remote marine drydocking support activities. Principal dimensions measure approximately 122.0 m LOA with approximately 116.76 m length between perpendiculars, approximately 36.58 m moulded beam, and approximately 7.62 m moulded depth. Operational draft at summer load condition is approximately 5.89 m while maximum operational draft is approximately 5.794 m.
The semi-submersible operational configuration allows the vessel to achieve approximately 14.62 m maximum submerged draft together with approximately 7.0 m submersion capability above main deck level, enabling efficient float-on/float-off transportation operations for floating marine assets and offshore structures. This semi-submersible capability allows the vessel to safely load and transport drilling rigs, dredgers, pontoons, ferries, tugs, barges, floating dry docks, offshore modules, and large marine equipment without requiring shore-based heavy lift crane support infrastructure.
Deadweight capacity is rated at approximately 18,973.52 MT while maximum displacement reaches approximately 24,177.93 MT, providing substantial heavy cargo transportation capability suitable for offshore construction projects and marine logistics operations. Tonnage characteristics include approximately 9,772 GT together with approximately 2,931 NT. The vessel incorporates approximately 4,200 m² free deck area specifically engineered for heavy project cargo transportation and offshore module carriage. Uniform deck loading capability is rated at approximately 20 t/m², allowing the transport of extremely heavy concentrated loads including offshore jackets, subsea modules, industrial structures, offshore fabrication units, and marine construction equipment.
The hull structure incorporates approximately 25 watertight compartments together with approximately 24 dedicated ballast tanks supporting precise ballast control, enhanced vessel stability, controlled submersion operations, and operational redundancy during heavy cargo transportation and float-on/float-off activities. Structural framing arrangement utilizes approximately 2.5 m frame spacing supporting reinforced deck loading capability and heavy cargo structural integrity throughout offshore transportation operations.
Ballast management capability is arranged through approximately 2 x 1,000 m³/hr ballast pumps operating at approximately 25 m water head capacity, enabling rapid ballast transfer, controlled submersion operations, heel correction, trim adjustment, and vessel stabilization during loading and discharge activities. The ballast arrangement incorporates remote sounding systems fitted throughout all ballast tanks together with integrated trim, heel, and draft indication systems supporting accurate ballast monitoring and controlled offshore cargo operations.
Electrical power generation is provided through approximately 2 x 480 kW generator sets configured for 440V, 3-phase, 50Hz marine operational supply supporting ballast operations, accommodation services, cargo support systems, auxiliary systems, and onboard marine operational requirements. Fuel storage capacity is approximately 30 m³, supporting operational endurance during offshore transportation assignments and submersion operations.
Mooring and anchoring arrangements include approximately 1 x anchor winch fitted with approximately 3,540 kg stockless bow anchor arrangement supporting operational positioning capability during offshore loading, submersion, and cargo transfer activities. Additional operational functionality includes removable stern caisson arrangements enhancing semi-submersible operational flexibility and cargo handling efficiency.
The vessel is specifically engineered to support a broad range of offshore transportation and marine logistics operations including transportation of offshore modules, offshore jackets, floating structures, marine construction equipment, dredgers, rigs, ferries, pontoons, tugs, barges, timber cargoes, pipes, and industrial heavy project cargoes. The semi-submersible configuration additionally enables remote drydocking capability for rigs, dredgers, barges, and marine assets in remote operational regions where conventional drydock infrastructure may not be available.
One of the vessel’s principal operational advantages is its ability to conduct precise positioning and ballast-controlled leveling underneath transported cargoes. Controlled heel and trim adjustments allow accurate alignment during offshore loading and discharge operations while improving operational safety and transportation efficiency for oversized offshore structures and sensitive marine equipment.
The vessel’s combination of large free deck area, substantial deadweight capability, reinforced deck loading strength, semi-submersible operational flexibility, advanced ballast control arrangements, and ABS class certification make the unit highly suitable for global offshore heavy transportation projects, offshore oil & gas developments, marine construction campaigns, infrastructure logistics operations, floating asset transport assignments, and specialized heavy marine cargo transportation services.
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