RE:Barging questionsGood questions. Here are some thoughts.
The economics are compelling. A typical 30,000-barrel tank barge can carry the equivalent of 45 rail tank cars at about one-third the cost. Compared to a pipeline, barges are cheaper by 20-35 percent, depending on the route. And for barge operators, it’s a win-win: They can transport crude oil down the Mississippi to Gulf Coast refineries and haul refined products back up the river to chemical plants and other end-users.
source: https://www.maritime-executive.com/magazine/CrudebyBarge-2013-10-15 84,000 BBL OIL BARGE (Ref#2696)
Built 1976, modified 10/10/1990. Class: Oil Tank Barge +A1 ABS. 357' x 68' x 24', GT: 4493, Light draft 3'6", Loaded draft 19'19". DWT: 9876LT, Light ship weight: 1928LT. Capacities: Fuel 5,000 gal, Lube oil 110 gal. 20 Cargo tanks. Cargo pumps: (3) Byron Jackson centrifugal deepwell pumps (3000 BPH), Pipeline size, above deck: 8", below deck: 10" and 12". Located West Coast USA. Price: $800,000
30,000 BARREL OIL TANK BARGES (Ref#1466b) Several Available
Built 2006 and later, 279.5' x 54' x 12', 10'6" to 11' operating depth, several available, new certificates, double hull, meticulously maintained, permitted for Lakes, Bays and Sounds, generally operated in fresh water, fair weather, within 12 miles from shore. Restricted area for sales and use (The barges are not to be operated in the Southwest area of the US, including any gulf or river locations in Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Texas. Can be used for Northeast USA, Mid South USA, West Coast USA, and any foreign locations).
Additional information available:
Generic General Arrangement Drawings / Profile, and Cross sections
Generic Hermetic Gauging Diagram
Generic Vapor Approval Letter
Generic Ullage for the fuel oil tank and slop tank
Generic River Class Vessel Specification:
Current COI Info
Strapping Tables
Both barges are currently in services within the inland waterways of the US, specifically the Mississippi River, its tributaries, and ICW
Inspection would be limited to walk over, afloat.
Dry-dock inspection would require:
Vessel removed from commerce
Clean, and Gas free condition of the cargo tanks
In order to dry-dock the vessels, a signed purchase agreement would need to be in place along with a 10% deposit of the purchase price placed into a mutually agreed escrow account; 1) If the deal is consummated, Sun will apply the deposit of dry docking-docking and loss of service into the signed purchase agreement; 2) if no deal is made, Sun will retain the 10% escrow deposit amount as to cover the cost of dry-docking and loss of use.
PRICE: $2,650,000 each