Basic Dimensions
Overall length 67.30m, ship length 64.74m, load waterline length 66.54m, molded breadth 14.60m, depth molded 4.80m; no-load draft 1.464m, full load draft 3.900m
Displacement & Cargo Capacity
Load displacement 3331.100t, empty ship displacement 947.307t; cargo carrying capacity 2172t, designed for mud transport with density 1.42t/m³, single cargo hold
Hull & Structure
Steel hull material, mixed framing structure, 6 watertight transverse bulkheads; gross tonnage 1576t, net tonnage 882t; anti-sinking performance meets regulatory requirements
Propulsion System
Main engine model 8170ZC480-1 diesel engine (Weichai), 2 sets with rated power 353KW each, total power 706KW, rated speed 1000r/min; gearbox model JD600A, 2 sets; shafting includes 2 propeller shafts (diameter 160mm) and 2 intermediate shafts (diameter 135mm); fixed cast steel propellers with diameter 2100mm, 2 sets
Steering & Mooring Equipment
2 streamline electro-hydraulic rudders with single rudder area 4.94m², rudder rod diameter 180mm (25# forged steel); main steering engine model DYB40/28 with torque 40kN·m; 2 Speke anchors (1430kg/1420kg), YM34 windlass (18.5kw); 2 Grade 3 anchor chains (diameter 34mm, lengths 212.5m/200m)
Electrical Equipment
2 generator sets model SB-HW4.D-50 (rated power 50KW, 1500r/min) with prime mover WP2.3NCD66E220 (60KW); 1 shaft generator model STC-30-4-H (30KW, 400V/50Hz); emergency battery 800Ah, standby battery 400Ah; AC three-phase three-wire insulation power distribution system
Fire-fighting & Safety Equipment
2 main fire
Pumps model 65CBZ-42 (36m³/h, 0.42MPa); 12 fire hydrants, 12 water guns, 2 international shore connections; fixed CO2 fire extinguishing system (6 sets/40L); 6 CO2 fire extinguishers, 2 dry powder extinguishers, 10 foam extinguishers; 14 life jackets, 10 life-saving suits, 2 10-person self-righting life rafts, 6 emergency escape breathing apparatus
Navigation & Radio Equipment
Complete navigation equipment including CPL-165 standard magnetic compass, HM-5817 electronic chart system, ES-9000 echo sounder, MDC7910 radar, FT-8500 GPS, XA-198BD AIS; radio equipment covers VHF radio (FT-805/CY-VHF-A), MF/HF radio, FT-501 search and rescue radar transponders, FT-8200 emergency EPIRB, operating in A1+A2 sea areas
Hydraulic Equipment
Hydraulic power unit model RF-KYB-5A (rated flow 220.4L/min); 2
Hydraulic Cylinders model 600/270*2580; shipborne shore power system (AC400V/50Hz/63A)
Certification & Navigation
Navigation area is domestic coastal waters; completed construction inspection on June 2, 2023 at Taizhou Port; safety and environmental protection certificate valid until June 1, 2028; next annual inspection due on June 2, 2024
FAQs
Q1: What is the core performance and cargo capacity of the 1600m3 Split Hopper Barge?
A1: This
1600m³ Split Hopper Barge has a cargo carrying capacity of 2172t, specially designed for transporting mud with a density of 1.42t/m³ for coastal
Dredging operations. It is equipped with dual Weichai diesel engines with a total power of 706KW, a fixed cast steel propeller propulsion system, and the full load draft is 3.900m, with stable sailing performance in coastal waters.
Q2: What certification and inspection requirements does the mud dumping barge comply with?
A2: The vessel passed the construction inspection on June 2, 2023, and obtained the Certificate of Safety and Environmental Protection for Domestic Ocean-going Vessels valid until June 1, 2028, fully complying with the 2020 Technical Rules for Statutory Inspection of Domestic Navigation Sea Vessels of China (ZC)
Q3: What complete supporting equipment does 1600M3 mud barge have for safe operation?
A3: It is equipped with a full set of electro-hydraulic steering, mooring and hydraulic split hull equipment; complete fire-fighting systems including CO2 fixed fire extinguishing and various portable fire extinguishers; professional navigation equipment such as radar, electronic chart, GPS and AIS; and standard life-saving equipment for 10 crew members. It also has dual generator sets plus a shaft generator, with independent emergency and standby power supplies to ensure continuous and safe operation.
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