Over Sized Open Ocean Barges
The Over-Sized Open Ocean BargesOcean barges are designed for thetransportation of cargoin open sea states. The deck barges provide advantages with open deck space for oversized cargo, as well as shallow port access. These over sized open ocean barges are built to the requirements set by the U.S. Coast Guard and the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), as the building Class Society. The Class Society is charged with vessel inspection, construction parameters, and verification of standards. The corresponding Class Society documents are required to be carried on board the vessel at all times.
AllOver Sized Open Ocean Barges are classified by the American Bureau of Shipping classification, A-1, Maltese Cross for all-oceans service. Most of these barges have recessed deck fittings which allow unobstructed deck utilization, except for towing padeyes, emergency towing padeye, chocks, and light standards. Typically, these oceangoing deck barges have a shaped bow, reinforced bow compartments, stern skegs, anti-fouling bottom paint, and heavy-duty towing padeyes and chocks. The side shells are protected by steel rubrails and, in some cases, wooden timber fenders
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