AHL-3200

Client/Contractor: SADAF Co.

Engineering Subcontractor: Saff-Rosemond Engineering and Management Company

Brief Description

3000 ton crane barge (SADAF 3000) is a crane barge suitably equipped with A-frame for lifting jackets, platforms and other loads in the Persian Gulf and Oman Sea area. In this project, the crane barge SADAF 2000 with 1600 ton lifting capacity will be converted to the SADAF 3000 with 3000 ton lifting capacity. It shall fully comply with the applicable requirements of the classification society GL, IMO and other regulatory bodies and to obtain all applicable certificates.

Activities
After changing vessel’s classification from LR to GL, the crane lifting capacity is increased by changing the vessel’s dimensions and body shape. The breadth will be increased to 40 m. Also the leg of the crane is modified to upper position to be able to lift greater loads. A truss structure will be added to forward deck to maintain required lifting capacity of the crane. Some extra water ballast tanks will be provided for lifting heavier loads. SADAF 3000 is built in welded steel provided with barge-shape hull. Skeg is not considered for this barge instead, aft profile is changed to cubic form to have more buoyancy for lifting applications. The main hull is divided by five (5) transverse watertight bulkheads and five (5) longitudinal watertight bulkheads. There is an engine room in the aft hull with double bottom locating ballast pumps and generators. Accommodation is provided on deck for crew including a wheelhouse for crane operation.