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Semi-Submersible Transport (FLO/FLO)
Float-on/float-off transport with the semi-submersible barge ELVIS (10,435 LT deadweight) for heavy platforms, oil field equipment and vessels.
Description
Smith Maritime has owned and operated numerous semi-submersible barges, and Captain Latham Smith has extensive knowledge of float on / float off hydrodynamics. The semi-submersible barge ELVIS (302' 09" LOA, 90' breadth, 10,435 LT deadweight, ABS A1 Barge) has a remote operated ballasting/de-ballasting system with 15 ballast pumps and a pumping capacity of 1950 CBM/hour; the barge is grounded during submersion. It carries heavy platforms and oil field equipment worldwide. Past FLO/FLO projects include river barges from New Orleans to Buenos Aires and a drill platform from Brazil to Singapore.
Key features
- ELVIS: 302' 09" LOA, 90' breadth, 10,435 LT deadweight, ABS A1 Barge
- Remote operated ballasting/de-ballasting with 15 ballast pumps, 1950 CBM/hour
- Barge is grounded during submersion
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