249 Barrel Response Barges
(Barges operate in sets of 2)
| Manufacturer | Kvichak | Model | 249 bbl Barges |
| Service Type(s) | 1 barge
is a designed for towable storage.
1 Barge is designed for towable storage and as a skimming plateform. |
Operating Environment | Protected Waters |
| Application | Towable storage, skimming platform | Storage Capacity | 249 bbls (10,458 gallons) |
| Skimming Speed | 2 knot or less | Nameplate Recovery Capacity (bbls/hr) | See information regarding LORI Brush skimmer. |
| Size L x W x H (ft) | 38.4' x 14' x 4.8' | Weight of Barge | 12,500 lbs. (containment barge) & 16,000 lbs. (skimming barge) |
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Container Material |
Aluminum | Fill/Discharge Access | 2 Freeman 18" x 24" Hatches, 1 Freeman 24" x 24" |
| Lifting Points | 4 lifting Eyes | Maximum Draft | approx. 2.5 ft. |
| Towing Speed empty (kts) | 7-18 knots (depends on the vessel towing the barge) | Towing Speed loaded (kts) | 7-12 knots (depends on the vessel towing and on the load) |
| Aux Equipment | Skimming barge is built with an internal hydraulic power unit to operate the skimmer and transfer pump. | ||
Function
The 249 Oil Spill Response Barges have been designed to handle to need to respond to a possible spill of fuel oil. In order for an effect response to be mounted against the product spilled, necessary equipment must be brought to the spill site as quickly as possible. With the design of the barges, SEAPRO is capable of arriving to the scene of a spill with 2000’ of 20” boom, a storage capacity of 496 barrel, and the capability of recovering fuel with a LORI brush skimming system. Additionally, each response barge is capable of carrying a 21' Alumaweld Workboat. The barges are designed to work as a set to compliment and support each other rather than just a singular platform.
The barges are capable of skimming in protected waters with seas of 3' or less and can transit in conditions of up to 6' seas. The response barges can perform skimming and recovery operations offshore, near shore, and as well as support shoreline clean up operations.
For a list of equipment stored within each barge click HERE.
Current Location and Quantity of 249 BBL Response Barges
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Zone 8 Haines |
Zone 9 Yakutat |
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2 ORB 7, ORB 8 |
2 ORB 3, ORB 4 (Stored in Juneau Oct 1 - Apr 15) |