Commercial Vessels : Crane Barge

This project involved refitting some existing pontoons from a previously retired dredge for use as a crane barge. The scope of work included:

  • Preliminary Stability investigation for various pontoon configurations to suit crane lifting loads
  • Structural analysis of pontoon structure
  • Design of supporting structure to allow the crane to be driven on the deck to its mounting position.
  • Design of crane mounting and securing structure.
  • Production of approved structural drawings for the modifications
  • Production of stability documentation to enable the vessel to be put into QLD survey.

 

Vessel Data

Designers (modifications):

Commercial Naval Architects Pty Ltd
Pontoon length (oa): 16.00m
Pontoon beam: 8.50m
Pontoon depth: 1.60m
Crane: P&H Omega S-20
Lift Capacity over side: 9 tonnes @ 5m
   

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