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The barges, all of a standard size with cargo capacity of
385 tons, are towed in ports and on inland waterways to various shipping
points where they are loaded with cargo and then returned to the
oceangoing vessel. They are hoisted aboard by a special shipboard
gantry-type crane and transported overseas where the process is reversed.
LASH ships do not require special docks or terminals. A wide variety of
commodities and manufactured goods are handled by lash barges. These
include pipe, vehicles, pallets, bagged cargo, forest products, and bulk.
Once loaded, LASH BARGES are water tight with hatch covers for each barge
secured. LASH BARGES are considered vessels.
 
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External |
Internal |
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LENGTH: |
18.75m
( 61'6" ) |
18.26m
( 59'11") |
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BREADTH: |
9.50m
( 31' 2" ) |
9.16m
( 30' 1" ) |
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DEPTH: |
3.96m
( 13' 0" ) |
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BELOW
DECK: |
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3.02m
( 9' 11" ) |
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BELOW HATCH
COVER: |
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3.54m
( 11' 7 1/2" ) |
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HATCH
OPENING |
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Length:
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13.41m ( 44' 0"
) / 13.71m ( 45' 0" ) |
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Breadth:
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7.92m ( 26' 0"
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CAPACITY |
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Deadweight:
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385 metric
tons |
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Bale:
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555m3
/ 19,600 cft |
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Grain:
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569m3 /
20,100 cft |
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TANK TOP
LIMIT |
1500
pounds per square foot |
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TANK TOP
LIMIT |
1500
pounds per square foot |
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SPECIAL
EQUIPMENT: |
Barge
cornerpost extensions to accomodate extra-high units, can be
used. |
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LONG STEEL
BARGE: |
Long
steel barge have a 10 feet wide slot, which extends from hatch
opening to the end of the barge. This slot has its own
covers. | |
