The 140’ Horizon project will have EMD 12-710s at 6000Hp per set.The 140’ River Class vessels will mainly be used in the river to move our new chemical barge fleet.They will be able to move large cargos up the river with great efficiency.The vessels are designed to carry a crew of up to 9 people with significant comfort.
6,000 H.P., with new fuel efficient EMD 12-710G7 diesel engines, tier II EPA rated, with an estimated maximum5750 gallons fuel burn a day versus the older EMD 16-645E5; which equate to approx. 600 gallons less fuel burn per day and an additional 400 h.p.; with less then 13 gallon lube oil loss per day versus 40 gallons per day loss on the 16-645E5 engines
Dimension:140’x42’x12’
Kort Nozzle Design,
(20% more thrust propulsion)
Unrestricted Higher Pilot Eyelevel, at 33’10”,
(Standard eyelevel 32’0”)
Operating Draft, commissioned at 9’0” for river operation
Bridge Clearance at 41’3”, with hinged mast post placed in the down position
300,000 bbl Barge Towing Capable, river route
Eight to Nine man operation, modern, comfortable, quarters
Built to the most up-to-date USCG Regulations, designed to meet the anticipated Sub Chapter M regulations
Safety, Performance, and Comfort are Key Components in the Design, Construction & Operation
New Vessels with Minimal Maintenance and Operational Cost
