Barge conversion into Accommodation Barge

During 2005 and 2006 Navalprogetti provided the engineering know-how and followed the conversion process of a non self propelled barge into a floating hostel intended to operate in North Caspian Sea, in the Kashagan field area from March to October.

The Accommodation Barge derives from a 50 m non self propelled barge used to carry deck cargoes with a weight per area ratio up to 10 t/m2. The original barge has been lengthened by 15 m

In working condition (with 270 people onboard, special personnel + crew) the barge operates grounded on the sea bed or alternatively floats moored in very shallow water.

The accommodation modulus is arranged 1,5 m above the barge deck in central position on a new structure.

General Characteristics
Characteristics Value
Type of vesselAccommodation Barge
Floating Hostel
Date Of Completion Of Ship Construction2006
Date of Conversion process (engineering + construction)May 2005- May 2006
Length overall67.00 m
Breadth moulded16.00 m
Height at Main Deck4.85 m
Draught, design / subdivision2.88 m
Max persons on board270
Flag Republic of Kazakhstan
Classification SocietiesRINA, RMRS
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