Friday, October 14, 2011

50 ton Payload Hoverbarge - Arctic deployment?


http://www.hovertranssolutions.com/hovercraft_rental.htm

Heavy Lift Hovercraft Rental / Charter 50 tonne payload modular Hoverbarge ready to launch Commissioning has begun in October 2011 on the new modular Hoverbarge built by ST Marine. This Hoverbarge will be available for charter and for demonstrations. Set demonstration days are to be announced for the new year, however, separate visits can be made to witness a static lift and for a tour of the Hoverbarge. Please email us if you are interested in seeing the new Hoverbarge. This amphibious Hoverbarge is capable of carrying cargo or equipment over swamps, wetlands, tundra, ice and shallow water, opening up exciting possibilities for oil and gas exploration and remote field development. A significant advantage of the Hoverbarge is that it only exerts 1psi ground pressure whilst on hover, thus minimising any environmental footprint and in many cases will be the only platform that can be used for the tasks. Manufactured from cold weather steel and with a specialised skirt system, this Hoverbarge can operate in temperatures ranging from 40°C to -40°C. The Hoverbarge is designed using a modular concept which enables the Hoverbarge to be shipped around the world. This modularity also opens up access for inland operations that require the use of a Hoverbarge. Short video clip taken during commissioning

Hoverbarge Deck

Hoverbarge Skirt




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