VardAqua - Model 8 52 -Fish Feed Barge

The barge is fitted with the following features:

• One continous cargo deck for easy and safe loading of fish feed from fish feed transport vessel.
• Latest innovations in fish feed handling system, ensuring proper and gentle feed transportation to the fish farm. Size and capacity til be adjusted to customer requirements.
• Fish feed storage capacity ranging from 400 to 1200 tons.
• Ensilage system with integrated mill for easy and secure operations.
• Ballast water system for good sea-keeping abilites, ensuring safe operations for crew and crane, together with minimizing wear of mooring and feeding lines.
• Bilge water system.
• Crane for handling of ensilage, cargo and other operations.
• Bridge control room providing good overview of the barge and fish farm operational area.
• Diesel-electric generator sets and 1000V shore connection.
• Accommodation for crew with modern living facilities.
• Safety and lifesaving equipment to ensure safe environment for the crew and visitors.
• Structural integrity according to the prescribed environmental conditions at the operational site.
• Structure verified by DNV-GL in accordance with DNV Barge.
• Certified in accordance with NS9415:2009.
• Forage tank sounding.
• Fully integrated IAS (Integrated Alarm and monitoring System) for remote handling of bilge-, ballast-, ensilage system and engine control.
• Engine configuration and control by PMS (Power Management System).
• Fire alarm system.

Designs of size and capacities are available upon request. General outfitting and options are adapted to each design in accordance with customer needs.

• Length overall: 35,0 m
• Breadth moulded: 12,0 m
• Depth main deck: 5,0 m
• Max draght: 2,4 m
• Fish feed silos: 500 t
• Ensilage: 140 m3