Projects
R/V STURGEON RETROFIT
Basic Marine performed a Retrofit on the USGS’s R/V, Sturgeon, 101′ long, 24’9″ wide. Prior to the retrofit, the Sturgeon was a non-functioning vessel; only a steel shell. No machinery was on board beyond the existing shafts, propellers and rudders. Now is a functional research vessel that will service The Great Lakes for the United States Geological Survey.
CORPS OF ENGINEERS- DECK BARGE 934
The new Deck Barge will be a flat deck type barge of welded steel construction. The barge will be used primarily for the transport of equipment and materials and some rock in conjunction with Rock Island District’s project maintenance fleet. The overall length of the the barge is 150′ long with a beam of 35′.
CORPS OF ENGINEERS-CRANE BARGE 11
The primary mission of the barge shall be to remove rock, sand and silt from the inland waterway system in and around the Rock Island District. The vessel shall also place riprap rock to stabilize the riverbanks. The length of the barge is 150′, with a 46′ beam, and 10′ depth. The barge is equipped with 3-42′ LOA spuds, 4 – electric barge winches and 4 – hydraulic spud winches. The deck house will contain housing welding shop, auxiliary generator room, gear locker, office, head, locker room, and day room with seating for 12. The hull compartments of the barge will contain a below deck machinery room, pump room, storage room, and 3 ballast tanks at each end of the barge.
CORPS OF ENGINEERS-MANEUVER BOATS 2001 & 2002
The new Maneuver Boats are 80′ long with a 32′ beam. The Mission Area is the Rock Island District geographical area, which includes the Illinois River. One Maneuver Boat is based at the Peoria Lock and the other at the La Grange Lock. The primary mission of the new Maneuver Boats is to provide a floating platform to raise and lower the dam wickets in a safe and effective manner, to regulate water pool elevation at the Peoria and La Grange Locks.
NINE NAVY BARGES
The Navy contracted Basic Marine, Inc. to design and construct seven YC deck barges and two YFN covered barges. These non-self propelled barges have the primary task of carrying cargo to ships of the United States Navy and are capable of transporting 570 metric tons. The deck will be sufficient strength to accommodate cargo-handling operations using an electric forklift truck with an associated 5,000 kg capacity without causing any deck deformation. The barges will be 33.55M in length, 12M beam with a depth of 2..73M.
CORPS OF ENGINEERS-TWENTY-FIVE PIPELINE PONTOON BOATS
The Steel Pipeline Pontoon Boats are constructed of steel. The length of the boats are 48′ long, 18′ beam with a maximum depth of 4′. The boats are used primarily for the St. Louis District to support and carry the Dredge Potter’s discharge pipe during operation and transport along the Mississippi River.
CORPS OF ENGINEERS-FIVE DECK BARGES FOR OMAHA, NE
The barges are constructed for the Corps of Engineers, Omaha District, for use in the support of their navigation and maintenance missions on the Missouri River. The vessels are flat deck type barges of welded steel construction. The barges have raked ends with a cambered and sheer deck, and two towknees on each end. The towknees are located symmetrically about the vessel for/aft centerline, one port and one starboard. The barges are used in the transportation of new limestone, riprap, and recycled riprap in support of the Missouri River Bank Stabilization and Restoration Project, the Kenslers Bend Bank Stabilization Project, and the Missouri River Fish and Wildlife Mitigation Project. The barges are also be used in the transportation of silt and dredge material on the Missouri River. The overall length of each barge is 120′ long with a 30′ beam.
CORPS OF ENGINEERS-CEMVK ANCHOR BARGE
The anchor barge are constructed for the Corps of Engineers Vicksburg District. The primary mission of the anchor handling barge is to store and deploy anchors for the Dredge Jadwin. The anchor handling barge is equipped with a stiff-leg A-Frame and refurbished winch. The barge will operate year round on the Mississippi River. The barge is maneuvered by a push boat and perform 6,000 pound anchor handling operations for the Dredge Jadwin. The dimensions of the barge are 60′L x 22’2″W x 5′D.
COPRS OF ENGINEERS-TWENTY ONE PIPELINE PONTOONS
The pontoons will be constructed for the Corps of Engineers Vicksburg District. The pontoons will be used to support the dredging mission of the Dredge Jadwin. Each pontoon is 48-feet long, 18-feet wide and 4-feet deep. The pontoons are furnished with turntable bearings, pipe saddles, straps, pipeline, walkway, baffle plate and control house, and baffle controls.
CORPS OF ENGINEERS-DECK BARGE FOR CRAWLER CRANE
The new barge are operated by the Corps of Engineers Rock Island District. The new deck barge, DB-768, shall provide the floating platform for a crawler crane to operate from the deck of the barge in order to perform all missions associated with navigation maintenance in the geographical area of operation of the Rock Island District. The new deck barge is 150′L x 60′W x 12′D.