VI Barge

Project introduction

In this project, the ship’s owner set the goal of making a self-propelled ship suitable for carrying out waste disposal tasks in the Tisza-river. For this purpose we had to use a barge constructed in 1979.

Main characteristics

  • Type: Self propelled cargo barge
  • Operating zone: Inland waters, 3

Main dimensions

  • Length: 38 m
  • Beam: 7 m
  • Displacement: 164 t
  • Cargo capacity 100 t

Construction design

Welded steel structure

Main tasks completed

  • On-site survey
  • 3D model of the ship based on original plans and the on-site survey
  • Designing the refit of the aft part
  • Design of the propulsion system, fuel tank and fuel system
  • Design of the installation of a hydraulic loading crane in the middle part
  • Designing the refit of the fore part and the anchors
  • Strength calculation
  • Stability booklet
  • Construction plans

Project participants

  • Vonalterv kft.