1 - “MEGA MOTTI”
The “Mega Motti” is a Push Barge with good seagoing behaviour. The Diesel
electric vessel has four main engines and various support auxiliaries. The
combination of its Dual Propeller construction contributes to its reliability and
redundancy with a far less chance of breakdowns. The vessels Diesel engines
are up to standards with modern environmental regulations and are designed
for SECA consumption norms. With her high construction and specially Off-
Shore designed interlock barge, the “Mega Motti” makes for quite an
impressive combination.
Push Barge: “Mega Motti”
2 – Ship Particulars
MEGA (Tug):
Air draft 28,50 m
L.O.A. 39,90 m
Beam 13,91 m
GRT / NT 768 / 231
Ice Class SF 1A Super
Classification Lloyds Register
Draught loaded 5,10 m
Moulded depth 7,00 m
Main Engine 4 x 978 KW
Bowthruster yes
Speed 14 knots / 11,5 knots
Bunker Main Engine 216 m³
Del. 1974
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The Loading capacities of the Barge reach well over 8,000 tons. The Barge is
130,10 m long and 23,90 m wide. Due to the size, form and especially the
width, the barge is ideal for transporting special off-shore cargoes with an
impressive stability. ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems has calculated the cargo
stress points in relation to the hydrodynamic factors of the North and Baltic
seas with a swell height of 2m.
The easily accessible cargo hold is ideal for large components and assemblies
with a width of 21,20 m and a length of 96,80 m. Contrary to a normal barge,
the “Motti” has 9,75 m high walls (height is variable by removing the upperbulkheads).
The construction offers optimal loading possibilities while
providing ideal protection from the sea. The tank top can hold 20tons/ m².
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The Barge also has a separate engine room which allows it to operate
independently from the tugboat. The Anker and Mooring wenches, Hydraulic
pumps and ballast pumps are powered by a generator. The steering of the
barge is done locally by the tug vessel. Currently the barge is under German
Flag.
3 – Ship Particulars
MOTTI (Barge):
Air draft 15,8 m
DWAT 8.212
D.W.C.C Winter 7.900
D.W.C.C Summer 8.100
L.O.A. 130,10 m
(attached to MEGA
152,20 m)
Beam 23,90 m
GRT / NT 5.165 / 1.550
Ice Class SF 1A
Classification Lloyds
Register
Draught loaded 5,40 m
Moulded depth 7,50 m
Bowthruster 430 KW
Bunker Main Engine MGO/MDO
Other Equipment Sideramp 9,5m x 6m
Cubic Capacity Grain/Bale 19.500 Cbm / 688.642 Cbft
Dimensions of hold 97,00 x 21,00 x 9,80 m
Description of hold Boxlike Hold, no Covers / open top Barge
Del. 1993
4 – Bulky cargo, industrial steel pipes, project components, water/gas tanks can
easily be loaded on and off the barge by driving the cargo into the hold via
the side ramp.
Loading cargo at the
6m wide sideramp.
Posted by M. HASSAN JALILI 
