Method of converting an ocean cargo barge into an offshore manne

Details Method of converting an ocean cargo barge into an offshore manne Method of converting an ocean cargo barge into an offshore manne

1985-10-25

1988-03-22

Peters, Jr., Joseph F.

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114 71, 52 791, B63B 900

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047321032

ABSTRACT:
The present invention is directed to a method of rapidly and inexpensively converting an ocean deck or cargo barge so that it may be used as a U.S. Coast Guard approved manned service and construction barge. This is accomplished by providing the cargo barge with modular components mounted to the deck of the barge. Such modular components include crew living quarters modules, a kitchen module, a mess module, storage module and a central services module. The central services module functions to distribute the utilities required for manned use. Such utilities include electrical power, potable water and fire water. The barge is also provided with generators, fuel tanks, bulk storage potable water tanks and a crane. The method of the present invention provides an inexpensive and efficient method for rigging and derigging ocean deck barges for use as manned service and construction barges thereby making such vessels more readily available than ever before at a fraction of the cost of those service and construction vessels currently in use.

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