FAQs on Portable Sectional Poseidon® Barge
What is draft? What is free board draft?
Draft is the amount of barge which is below the water surface. Free board draft is the amount of barge that is above the water line. For example, a P1 40′ x 10′ x 5′ barge will draft empty at 1′ and have a free board draft of 4′.
At what level does the barge draft empty in the water?
The Poseidon 1, Poseidon 2 & Poseidon 3 – 5′ barges draft about 1’ or 12 inches empty. P2-7′ barges draft 1’4″ empty
What is a Spud & Spud Pocket?
The spud is an over sized “Nail” which anchors the barge in place by free falling the spud into the river or lake bottom. The spud is fabricated from 18” x 1/2” wall pipe, has a 20”sheave (a round thimble) at the bottom for P1 & P2 5′
White Contracting Company gamit ang Poseidon P2-7. The spud is for P2 – 7′ barges is fabricated from 24″ x 1/2″ round pipe. The spud pocket mounts on the side of the barge at any two connection points.
Do you have internal Spud Wells?
The spud pockets are external mount and are attached at any two connection points. This gives you the flexibility to position the spuds on your barge so that they are not in your way while completing your work.
What is the difference between the Poseidon I, Poseidon II barge and Poseidon III barge?
The Poseidon 1 Barge has a Rendrag® compatible connection system. The majority of our rental fleet is the Poseidon I style barge. It is the easiest of the three connection systems to assemble and knock down. The Poseidon 2 Barge has a Flexifloat® compatible connection system. If you already own Flexifloat barges and wish to rent or purchase additional units, this would be an option for you. The Poseidon 3 Barges has a Shugart® compatible connection system. If you already own Shugart® Barges, our units will pin up to theres, are less expensive to transport by truck and are easier to rig with the single pick lifting clevis in the top center of the barge.
Where are you located?
Our corporate office and main inventory location is in Berne, SA. Din namin ay may satellite distribution yarda matatagpuan sa Plain, WI; kakaw, FL; Wilton, NY; St. Louis, MO; New Orleans, ANG; at Leland, NC.
Ako ang mananagot para sa mga pinsala sa barko habang sa aking paggamit?
contractor ay responsable para sa lahat ng pag-aayos sa barge sa pag-uwi mula sa proyekto. Hinihiling namin na gamitin mo ang crane banig upang protektahan ang ibabaw ng barge kapag naglalakad kagamitan papunta sa barge. Ito ay panatilihin ang mga tops mula rolling. Ito ay makakatulong din upang maikalat ang pag-load sa loob ng isang mas malaking bahagi ng configuration barge. Anumang mga bracket welded sa barge ay dapat na alisin at ang natitirang weldment lupa off bago bumalik sa barge. Mga larawan at mga pagtatantya para sa pag-aayos ay ma-forward sa iyo sa lalong madaling panahon. Repair singil ay iisa-isahin bumalik sa iyo.
Paano makapal ang bakal sa iyong barge?
Ang exterior bottoms, sides and ends are fabricated with grade A36 – 1/4″ steel. The tops are fabricated with Patented Heavy Duty Roll Form, HSLA Steel Deck Construction with 20,000 psf concentrated load capacity.
Do you have loading ramps?
We currently offer a ramp for the P2 – 5′ barges and are designing a similar ramp section for P1 – 5′ barges as well as P2 – 7′ barges. Another cost effective way to load your equipment on the barges is to use your 12″ wood crane mats. The barges should remain free floating while the equipment weight transitions from the land to the barge.
May I use the barges while they are resting on the bottom of the river, lake or swamp?
The Poseidon Barges are designed to be used only when floating in the water. “Beaching” the barges will create pivot points between the barge that is beached and the barge that is floating. Depending on the weight of the equipment, the connections will either crush in at the top or be pulled out at the bottom.
Do your barges have a hatch?
Poseidon 1, Poseidon 2 & Poseidon 3 barges which were built beginning in 2010 are built with a 18″ standard hatches in the tops of the barges. Older units are accessible using the 4 ballast tubes in the top corners of the barges.
Do you offer financing?
There may be some options for Lease to Own or Financing, but they must be discussed prior to entering an agreement. There could be special terms or fees involved. Or, you may finance through an outside banking institution. Leasecorp, Inc in Noblesville, IN has handled financing for some of our customers in the past.
Do you offer assistance during set up of the barges?
Our sales representatives will assist you in setting up the barges. Typical setup depending on the size of the platform, can be completed in less then a day. This can be scheduled while arranging for delivery of the barges.
How much weight will your barge hold?
Each Poseidon 1, Poseidon 2 or Poseidon 3 – 40’ x 10’ x 5’ barges will float 35,000 lbs dead weight at 2’6” draft. A 20’ x 10’ x 5’ barge will float 17,500 lbs dead weight at 2’6” draft. (For example, 6 – 40’ x 10’ x 5’ barges will float 210,000 lbs or 105 tons at 2’6” draft.) P2 – 7 barges: 40′ = 27.1 tons at 3.5′ draft.
How much do your barges weigh?
Poseidon I Barges
P1 – 40’ x 10’ x 5’ sections 23,500 lbs each
P1 – 20’ x 10’ x 5’ sections 12,600 lbs each
P1 – 10’ x 10’ x 5’ rake sections 6,500 lbs each
P1 – 5′ Spud Pocket 1,250 lbs each
40’ x 18″ Round Spuds 4,400 lbs each
30’ x 18″ Round Spuds 3,300 lbs each
20’ x 18″ Round Spuds 2,200 lbs each
P1 – 5′ Hairpin Connector Pins 55 lbs each
Poseidon II Barges
P2 – 40’ x 10’ x 5’ sections 23,500 lbs each
P2 – 40′ x 10′ x 7′ sections 33,000 lbs each
P2 – 20′ x 10′ x 5′ sections 12,500 lbs each
P2 – 20′ x 10′ x 7′ sections 17,070 lbs each
P2 – 5′ Spud Pockets 2,550 lbs each
P2 – 7′ Spud Pockets 4,350 lbse each
P2 – 7′ 24″ x 1/2″ x 40′ Round Spuds, 12,300 lbs
Poseidon III Barges
P3 40’4″ x 10’4″ x 5′ Sections weight 23,700 lbs ea
How do I secure the barge in place while working?
Ang spuds ay binabaan sa lupa sa ibaba ng ibabaw ng tubig upang anchor ang barge sa lugar. Depende sa ibabaw ng lupa at sa tubig kasalukuyang, maaaring kailangan mong ginagamit 4 Spuds sa halip pagkatapos ay 2 upang anchor ang barge sa lugar. Spuds maaaring itinaas na ng binabaan ang paggamit ng isang winch system o crane linya. Bukod pa rito, nag-aalok kami deck cleats na kung saan ay nakalakip sa itaas ng barge at maaaring magamit upang itali off ang barge sa isang close puno o bridge peer.Kung sa anumang oras sa cable ay nailantad sa mga malawak na karagatan sa pagitan ng barge at ang anchor point, ito ay kritikal na upang markahan ang mga cable may maliwanag Orange Vinyl relasyon sa gayon ay upang bigyan ng babala ang sinuman na lumalapit sa site ng trabaho sa isang bangka o jet ski na ang cable ay nasa lugar at maaaring maging isang panganib.
Paano mo taasan at babaan ang spuds?
The spuds can be raised and lowered with the crane or excavator on the barge. There is a lifting eye at the top of the spud. Make sure you have a choker that is 15′ – 20′ long so that when the spud is lowered into position on the river bottom, you do not need a ladder to climb up to release the crane line. Also, we lease and sell winches systems to raise and lower the spuds. Steel cable is not provided. Either 5/8″ or 3/4″ cable may be used depending on the type of winch leased or purchased.
How do you transport your barges?
Poseidon Sectional Barges are transported via tractor trailer trucks. We have local trucking companies who can haul two-Poseidon 1 Poseidon 2 or Poseidon 3 – 40’ x 10’ x 5’ trucks on a step deck trailer. There is a limited number of light weight trailer available so the more notice you give us the more likely we will be able to accommodate your needs. You may arrange for your own freight as well.
Am I responsible for freight?
We will assist you in arranging freight. It is the contractor’s responsibility to pay for both incoming and outgoing freight.
Do you provide insurance?
The contractor is responsible for insuring the barges while they are in your possession. We will need a Certificate of Insurance naming Poseidon Barge, LTD as an “Additional Insured” under your general liability policy, plus listing us as a “Loss Payee” under your equipment floater policy for dual protection against physical damage. The insurance value would be the original purchase price.
Paano mo ilipat ang barge sa sandaling ang mga ito ay sa tubig?
Nag-aalok kami ng isang 110 HP Hydraulic Barge Pusher unit na naka-attach sa likod ng aming mga barge na seksyon. Ang yunit na ito ay may isang adjustable propeller sistema na nag-aalok ng 180 degree na pag-on sa pasulong at reverse. Gamit ang aming unit ay nag-aalis ang kailangan para sa isang full time Captain nakaupo sa isang tug boat. Maaari mo rin ilipat ang mga barge sa paligid ng paggamit ng isang fishing boat na may isang 75 sa 100 HP labas ng bapor engine. Care ay dapat na kinuha upang gamitin ang isang bumper system upang protektahan ang mga gilid ng barko mula sa pinsala kapag gumagamit ng iyong bangka o isang tugboat na may push tuhod.
Maaari ko bang itulak ang barges up on sa ilog bangko at pagkatapos ay i-load ang aking mga kagamitan?
HINDI! Magdudulot ito sa pagkasira ng barge! Ang barges ay dapat na manatiling libreng lumulutang habang kagamitan ay nasa barge.
Mayroon ka bang Jack-up Barges?
Ang aming mga barge ay dinisenyo upang dalhin ang timbang lamang kapag ang libreng lumulutang sa tubig.
Gawin ang iyong barge magkaroon ng maramihang mga ballast compartments?
Ang aming mga barge ay nilagyan ng ballast tubes sa apat na sulok ng barge. May ay hindi selyadong malas pader sa interior. Balasto tubig ay maaaring idagdag ngunit dapat na alisin bago ang pagpapadala ng barge sa likod. Ito ay maaaring gawin sa pamamagitan ng paggamit ng isang maliit na portable pump line sa pagdaan ng ballast tube o maaari mong buksan up ng isang ballast tube sa kabaligtaran dulo, i-attach ang isang hangin tagapiga linya at masabugan ang tubig out ang kabilang dulo.
Maaari ba akong bumili ng barge sa dulo ng rental?
Maaari kang bumili ng barge sa dulo ng rental gayunpaman hindi namin maaaring mag-aplay ang mga bayad lease pagbabayad patungo sa presyo ng barge pagbili. Kung nais mong bumili ng barge, pagbili salitang ito ay negotiated at napagkasunduang up front.