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Super Barge Touted For Strengths, Depths
Employed in the oil and gas industry for 60 years, simple and sturdy swamp and posted drilling barges have been a preferred method to drill in shallow water. This basic design has made it pos- sible for the barge to drill in water depths from six through 24 ft., as well as the ability to be towed and to travel the
Intercoastal waterway, lakes, bays and bayous. With the average drilling depth in the northern Gulf of Mexico ranging between 12,000 and 18,000 ft. in shal-
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VIBRATION, and LONGER LIFE . 7.69% more bollard pull astern for your nozzle!
Stainless Steel • brass • aluminum • stainless steel • fixed or opening • bolt-in or weld-in • with / without cover • with / without screen 10 to 18 inch diameters
COMPARE TO OPEN WHEELS: • 10% more speed • 23% fuel savings • smoother performance
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COMPARE TO KORT Type 19A NOZZLES: • 10 times less drag • 8% more thrust at low speed • 3.6% more bollard pull • 8% fuel savings 'results certified Bureau Veritas
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Circle 295 on Reader Service Card or visit www.maritimereporlBrinfo.com low water depths, the standard drilling equipment was designed to accommo- date drilling depths to 25,000 feet. The new proposed drilling depth is 40,000 ft., which far exceeds the design of stan- dard swamp and posted drilling barges.
However, there is a solution. The Super
Barge, patented by Herman J. Schellst- ede, has the ability to maintain vessel stability in soft bottom conditions, oper- ating in surf zone ocean areas contain- ing tidal wave conditions driven by hur- ricane winds, providing lifting equip- ment to drill to 40,000 ft. depth. In addi- tion, Super Barge is designed to: • Drill cluster wells and provide well protection systems; • House solids control systems, which
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