Dredges and Dredging Equipment

File 90320-BC

400 m3 Bottom Dumping Barge
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400 m3 Bottom Dumping Barge
with a Mechanical Clamshell Grab

This Vessel was built in 1959 and had its main engine replaced in 1998. It is fitted with a 1 m3 digging grab. Its main steel structure is in good condition with localized corrosion only. The bottom doors may need some steel repairs as may the wheelhouse. It was used in estuarial waters for dredging soft mud throughout her lifetime. This vessel is laid up but in operational condition. Certificates are expired.

Located in Ireland

Price for Barge: € 280,000 euro


Technical Details
Principal Dimensions and Characteristics
  Length Over All: 43.59 m
143 feet
  Beam: 11 m 36 feet
  Assigned draft: 3.5 m
11 feet
  Forward draft: (unloaded) 2.7 m 9 feet
  Aft draft: (unloaded) 1.8 m 6 feet
  Draft: (fully loaded) 11 feet even keel
 

GRT / NRT:  

425 / 266
  Displacement: 866 tons
  Deadweight: 437 tons
  Hopper Capacity: 400 cubic meters 523 cubic yards
  Speed loaded: 6-7 knots
  Speed empty: 8-10 knots
  Year Built:      1959
  Year Re-engined: 1998
  Class Status: Certificates are expired
Main Engine  
  Make / Model: Caterpillar / 3508
  Power: 598 kW 802 hp
 

The engine was fitted to the vessel in 1998 and has 1,700 running hours completed.

Propulsion  
  Screw single
Crane  
  Make / Model: RBHD Wire Rope Crane
  Rated @: 30 tonnes
  The Crane is fitted with a 1 m3 heavy duty grab.
  The Crane is operational but in need of some remedial works as would be expected from a vessel of her age.

All details on these pages are given in good faith and are believed to be accurate but no warranty of accuracy or completeness or suitability for purpose is either stated or implied. Prices are subject to change without notice.


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