Crane Barge Services

 

  

The lifting capacities do not account for any dynamic loads other than those normally considered in crane design. If a barge-mounted crane is to be used in exposed waters, wave action may cause barge motions that will create additional dynamic loads. The offshore construction trend toward taller buildings and renewable energy complexes drives demand for progressively larger floating cranes. Many of the crane ships currently under construction will have a lifting capacity of over tons—defying what engineers had previously believed was possible in marine heavy lifting. A fundamental need in the engineering of a barge installation of a mobile crane is the establishment of the load chart - crane barge service .

If the barge crane is to be used in an environment where significant barge motions may occur, dynamic loads must also be considered. Unless the crane is to be used offshore, however, such dynamic loading is unlikely and, as an operational restriction, should be avoided. The selection of a barge suitable for a crane installation requires the investigation of two areas. First is the structural adequacy of the barge’s deck and internal structure to safely support the loads from the crane. We can, however, develop a reasonable design load from the way the barge lists and trims while lifting. The second set of issues that affect the barge selection falls under the category of marine performance. The barge’s width, or beam, has a significant effect on the barge’s performance in service - barge service.

Some crane manufacturers publish barge service load charts for some of their models. If such charts are available, the planning of a barge installation is much more efficient. If such charts are not available, then the manufacturer must be contacted for assistance. Once the crane is secured on the barge and barge service load charts have been established, the time has come to make the lifts. As with conventional lifting on land, planning is the primary key to success and, at this point, the planning that is unique to marine work has been completed. Floating barge cranes and mobile cranes on barges can help carry materials away from sites where demolition works are taking place. Undertaking marina repairs/maintenance a crane barge vessel can dredge a marina, and crane vessels with a higher barge crane lifting capacity can help install or refurbish pontoons and jetties. For more information, please visit our site https://www.Pacificmaritimegroup.com/