The second barge, called a "spud" barge, deployed its large metal columns to stop it from drifting farther. Of the two barges, it is closest to shore.

Spud-Barge News: US Awards More Than $653 Million For Port Projects, Conrad To Build New Spud Barge, Conrad Delivers Deck Barge To Ashton Marine, Bridge Heights. Sunday, May 26, 2024.

Under the $9,106,800 firm-fixed-price award, Conrad will design, construct, test, and deliver the new barge. Work will be performed in Morgan City, La., with an estimated completion date of April ...

PALATKA, Fla., Oct. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- St. Johns Ship Building, a premier Jones Act facility owned by Americraft Marine, is pleased to announce the signing of a contract with ...

PALATKA, Fla., Oct. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- St. Johns Ship Building, a premier Jones Act facility owned by Americraft Marine, is pleased to announce the signing of a contract with ...

According to published reports, the spud barge that hit the 168 bridge is owned by the same company that caused a 2.5 million gallon wastewater release near the Great Bridge Locks.

It also encompasses 15.79 acres of aquatic lands and marine infrastructure, including two fixed spud barges with steel grate ramps, a container dock with ramp and crane, a dry dock and a fueling ...

"The spud, a long steel shaft keeping the vessel in place, ... the Dredge was lashed to a 160-foot crane barge and pushed by tugboat from Rainier to a dismantling facility in North Portland.

A spud barge struck the underside of the 168 Bypass Bridge on the Chesapeake Expressway last week, according to the U.S. Coast Guard. Skip Navigation Share on Facebook ...

A spud barge struck the underside of the 168 Bypass Bridge. Officials originally expected repairs to take "several weeks to a month" but it was fixed much quicker. Skip Navigation.

Last week, the U.S. Coast Guard informed Chesapeake city leadership that a spud barge struck the underside of the southbound […] Skip to content. All Sections. Subscribe Now. 82°F.