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YOGN - Liquid Cargo Barge

YOGN is a non-self-propelled liquid cargo barge with nominal dimensions of 165 foot in length and 40 foot beam designed to carry gasoline or diesel oil in short coast-wise service in providing logistic support to the fleet. The craft has eight cargo tanks with a total liquid capacity of 8500 barrels. One diesel driven pump is provided for use in transferring its cargo. There are no personnel accommodations provided.

PRINCIPAL CHARACTERISTICS

Liquid capacities:

ADMINISTRATIVE DATA

Class - YOGN 106

Specifications - Military Specification MIL-8-16360A dated 24 July 1952 (Barges, liquid cargo non-self-propelled)

Standards

ABS

U.S. Coast Guard

PRINCIPAL MACHINERY and EQUIPMENT

Diesel cargo pump (1000 GPM at total head of 333 ft. )

Anchor - 500 lb

Anchor capstan - two

Anchor cable

Tow bridle

Tow line - stowed on reel

Mooring line - stowed on reel

STRUCTURAL

Hull - Steel

PRINCIPAL COMPARTMENTS

Eight cargo tanks (4 port, 4 starboard)

Diesel engine (pump) deckhouse

Skegs - two

Deck fittings

8" bits

36" cleats

roller chocks

SAFETY

Fire - Two portable 15 lb fire extinguishers

Anchor - One 500 lb lightweight (LWT) anchor, one portable davit, two hand operated capstans (one fwd, one aft)

Drainage Ballasting - ballasting and deballasting is serviced by portable pump from outside sources.

AUXILIARY MACHINERY and FLUID SYSTEMS

Fuel oil - 225 gallon diesel oil tank for diesel cargo pump

Lube oil - 10 gallon storage tank for diesel cargo pump

Fresh water - 30 gallon storage tank for make up of fresh water for diesel engine cooling.

Ventilation - Natural ventilation in deck house for diesel engine combustion air.

Liquid cargo - One diesel engine driven, vertical deep-well type, self priming cargo pump (1000 GPM at total head of 333 ft) transfers liquid cargo.

ELECTRICAL

Lighting - only lighting provided is that for portable navigating lights, battery operated (6 volt storage battery)

MISCELLANEOUS

Lifting gear - four portable booms, each capable of handling working load of 2000 lbs provided for handling cargo hose. Manual hoisting with rotation by vang lines.