by Team TheNavalArch | Jun 30, 2020 | Marine Transportation, Ship Design and Construction, Ship Stability
Barges are the simplest, and yet most widely used of marine vehicles. They are used for a variety of purposes ranging from carrying cargo in bulk or liquid, to even carrying passengers for short inland cruises. Barges are mostly towed by another barge called a tug,...
by Team TheNavalArch | May 20, 2019 | Marine Transportation, Towing
In my working with the marine transportation industry for more than a decade now, I have come across many different calculations for required bollard pull for both barges and ships. The principles of the calculation are same, whether it is a ship, a barge or any other...
by Team TheNavalArch | Nov 17, 2018 | Marine Transportation
Barges are one of the most frequently used means for transporting deck cargo of different shape, size and weight. While some barges are self-propelled, the majority is towed by another vessel called a ‘Tug’. Once an owner or charterer has decided on the Barge...
