Tronds Marine Service AS announces the order of a new barge

Tronds Marine Service AS has signed a shipbuilding contract with Panjin Dajin Offshore Engineering Co. Ltd for a new Semi-Submersible Heavy Cargo Deck Barge, developed in close collaboration with Salt Ship Design.

The newbuild will be among the largest barges of its kind, featuring an exceptional submerging capacity of up to 23 meters above deck—providing the capability to handle and launch extremely large and heavy cargo.

Delivery is scheduled for Q4 2027, and the vessel will be available for worldwide charter.

We are proud to contribute our design expertise to this unique and powerful addition to the heavy-lift and offshore market.

Key Specifications

  • Length Overall: 150 m

  • Breadth Overall: 60 m

  • Depth moulded: 9.5 m

  • Deadweight (DWT): 43,000 t

  • Deck Strength: 35 t/m²

  • Submerging capacity: 23 m of water above deck.

  • Removable Aft Towers

 

For additional information, please contact

Technical Director - Bergen
Ole Kristian
Vikenes
okv@saltship.com
+47 913 15 714

 
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