Ship Repair USA session to examine barge launch using floating dry dock

Photo Credit: BHSM

Marine Log’s Ship Repair USA conference, set for June 23-24 in Jacksonville, Fla., will include a session examining the execution of a barge launch using a floating dry dock.

Titled “From Shop to Water: Executing a Barge Launch via Floating Dry Dock,” the presentation will be led by Marshall Greenland, general manager, and Myles Murphy, dry dock and commercial vessel operations manager, both of Boston Harbor Shipyard & Marina (BHSM) in East Boston, Mass.

The session will highlight a recent multi-barge roll-on operation completed at the shipyard using its 500-ton floating dry dock Providence. The project involved launching 115- by 30-foot barges, each weighing approximately 120 tons, that were fabricated to serve as docks at the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority’s ferry terminal in Hingham.

According to BHSM, the barges were moved from the fabrication shop onto the dry dock using self-propelled modular transporters. The dry dock was then submerged in a controlled operation to allow the barges to float free.

The project was carried out through coordination among multiple parties, including Boston Harbor Shipyard & Marina, Blue Atlantic Fabricators, Bay Crane Northeast, ACK Marine, A. Waller Associates, and JMS Naval Architects.

ABOUT THE EVENT

Ship Repair USA brings together vessel owners, operators, shipyards and service providers to address key challenges in maintenance, repair and modernization, with sessions like this offering practical perspectives on emerging technologies.

TOP REASONS TO ATTEND

• Cost-effective repair project management
• Integration of modern technologies
• Staying compliant with the latest regulatory standards
• Building the skilled labor force necessary for long-term success

COME ON BOARD THE USS ORLECK

A networking event hosted by conference sponsor Hylant will take place June 23 aboard the USS Orleck, a Gearing-class destroyer that served in the U.S. Navy from 1945 to 1982, providing attendees with an opportunity to connect in a historic setting.

Registration is open, with the first Early Bird discount with savings up to $300 ending May 1.