Shallow

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Shallow-Water Barge System

Dimensions:	4'H x 8'W x 48'L per pontoon 4'H x 16'W x 48'L per barge
Weight:	18,000 lbs per pontoon 36,000 lbs per barge
Capacity:	400 bbls per barge
Container:	2 Flatbed trailers

Quantity	Component
1	Powered Barge
1	"Thrust Master" type self-contained power unit mounted on deck via twist lock fittings with attached Pilot House
1	10' floatation hose (fill/discharge)
1	3,000 lb. crane
1	Skimmer as available/required - (normally a GT 185 or Desmi Ocean)
or
1	Non-Powered Barge
1	Work boat for maneuvering barge
1	Davit with appropriate lifting capability
1	Skimmer as available/required - (normally a GT 185 or Desmi Ocean)

* Number of Operators Required to operate complete system
including support boat: 4

Shallow Water Push Boat

These boats are 26 foot long, aluminum, ex-army bridge erection boats, built by American Development Corp. or ALCOA in the early 1960s. They are transported on MYCO trailers purchased in 1994. The boat has push knees on the bow and a tow bit mounted aft, near the control station. The boat is equipped with a fathometer, VHF radio and running lights for night operation.

Length:	26 feet
Beam:	8' 2"
Draft:	3' 4"
Power:	Twin GM 3-53 diesels (92 horsepower each) Velvet Drive 2.91:1 reversing gears 25" x 19" stainless propellers
Construction:	Light gauge riveted aluminum
Cooling:	Keel coolers
Exhaust:	Dry
Cargo Well Capacity:	90 Gallons
Speed:	6 knots at maximum load
Displacement:	7150 pounds empty