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Hopper Barge Charter

Model Hopper and split hopper barges

Double-hull hopper and split hopper barges for bulk commodities, 195' x 35' x 12' to 200' x 35' x 13', up to about 2100 short tons at 2' freeboard.

Description

McDonough's hopper and split hopper barges are usually of double-hull construction, with void spaces separating the cargo hold sides and bottom from the hull. They carry bulk commodities such as grain, coal, sugar, ore, steel, aggregates and timber products. Hulls are boxed, single-raked or double-raked, and barges can be open or covered.

Key features

  • Fleet sizes: 195' x 35' x 12', 195' x 35' x 13' and 200' x 35' x 13'
  • Up to approximately 2100 short tons at 2' freeboard (200' x 35' x 13')
  • Open, roll-top (telescoping) or lift-off (stacking) covers
  • Double-hull construction

Applications

Bulk commodity transport on inland waterways.

Specifications

Sizes195' x 35' x 12'; 195' x 35' x 13'; 200' x 35' x 13'
Max. approx. cargo capacity (2' freeboard)2100 short tons (200' x 35' x 13')

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