Haul Outs have been accomplished in many different locations under a wide variety of conditions ranging from tropical to arctic. Deep V hulls and irregular bottom profiles are easily accommodated by the proper selection of airbags and correct operating pressures ranging from 0.5 psi up to 35 psi.
Landing Craft "Polar Bear" owned by Alaska Marine Transportation and Salvage.
152 OAL, 4.5 foot draft when hauled out for repairs and special survey for ABS load line renewal.
Haul out was done in Homer, Alaska in the last week of January, 2015
152 OAL, 4.5 foot draft when hauled out for repairs and special survey for ABS load line renewal.
Haul out was done in Homer, Alaska in the last week of January, 2015
SurfBird Deep Keel on a 15% grade
The Army T-Boat converted to a eco-tourism charter boat being hauled out in Homer, Alaska. November 2013.
The SurfBird is 75 tons displacement with a deep keel that extends more than 10 inches below the bottom of the hull. SurfBird Drafts 6 to 8 feet.
This haul out was accomplished using 5 airbags, and a Deer 200 excavator. Beach incline is more than 15%.
The SurfBird is 75 tons displacement with a deep keel that extends more than 10 inches below the bottom of the hull. SurfBird Drafts 6 to 8 feet.
This haul out was accomplished using 5 airbags, and a Deer 200 excavator. Beach incline is more than 15%.
Emergency Repairs In Remote Locations
The Tug Cavek sustained damage to the propeller and steering vanes(rudder) and required repairs in Nome Alaska.
The tide in Nome, Alaska is very small and does not provide the opportunity to 'go dry' when the tide cycles from high to low.
The Cavek was hauled up on the beach STERN FIRST using inflatable airbags.
Below the waterline repairs and maintenance in remote locations is possible using our ship's airbags.
The tide in Nome, Alaska is very small and does not provide the opportunity to 'go dry' when the tide cycles from high to low.
The Cavek was hauled up on the beach STERN FIRST using inflatable airbags.
Below the waterline repairs and maintenance in remote locations is possible using our ship's airbags.
Jay Cashman Barge in Nome, Alaska
The spud barge 'Jay Cashman' was hauled out in Nome Alaska using a Cat 349 excavator and a single D8. The Barge 'Jay Cashman' displaces more than 600 tons and was drafting more than 5 feet when we started hauling out.
Time to complete the haul out and position which required turning the barge 90 degrees was 12 hours. This included time required for turning the barge, adjusting spuds.
Notice the amount of deck machinery on the barge and the spud towers with Spuds.
Airbags are flexible and durable.
Time to complete the haul out and position which required turning the barge 90 degrees was 12 hours. This included time required for turning the barge, adjusting spuds.
Notice the amount of deck machinery on the barge and the spud towers with Spuds.
Airbags are flexible and durable.