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Barge, deck or liquid cargo, BG 231C (fuel)

The BG 231 transports liquid or general cargo in harbors and inland waters. It can transfer liquid products from off-shore tankers to shore facilities. The BG 231 can also serve as a refueling point for watercraft operating in the area. The barge is equipped with two skegs aft; this improves its towing capability by helping to keep it tracking on course. It can be towed overseas or deck-loaded aboard an HLPS.

Characteristics and capabilities include:

  • Length overall: 120 feet.
  • Beam: 33 feet.
  • Displacement (weight): 185 LTONs (light); 763 LTONs (loaded).
  • Cargo capacity: deck, 578 LTONs; liquid, 4,160 barrels (188,416 gallons).
  • Cargo pump capacity: 1,050 gallons per minute.
  • Draft: 3 feet (light); 9 feet (loaded).



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