VESSELSUNIQUE BOATS36m Crewboat for BrazilFate of the Google BargePhoto: Marcon InternationalAfter concluding two 3,500HP tug sales on December 30, Marcon Interna-tional Inc. has started 2015 with three ocean barge sales, and hopes to report on several additional sales before the end of this month. Five 4,500-6,000HP tugs, one 5,150BHP AHTS and two 3,200 – 5,500dwt ocean barges con-tinue to be ? xed on previously arranged long-term charters.The most recent transaction is the pur-chase by private U.S. West Coast Buyers Photos: Incat Crowtherof the former “Google barge JMC 262” (ex-BAL0001, CIB 721) from Cashman Equipment Corp.The 260 x 72 x 16 ft. ocean deck barge was built in 2010 by C & C Ma-rine & Repair of Belle Chasse, La., and best known as one of the four proposed four-story “mystery” barges owned by By and Large LLC, a company af? liated with Google. The barges were reportedly being out? tted as ? oating studios and BS Camburi Main Particularstemporary technology exhibit spaces pro-Fast, capable crewboat design and forward-facing and booth styles. Length, o.a. ...................................118.2 ft. (36 m)viding an interactive experience where construction continues to be a leading A bow loading platform is integrated Length Waterline ...........................108.4 ft. (33 m)people could learn about the tech com-edge niche in the global marine market, into the design to facilitate passenger Beam, o.a. ......................................24.6 ft. (7.5 m)Draft (hull) ..........................................4 ft. / 1.2 mpany’s newest technology and products. with the latest manifestation being the embarking and disembarking from off-Depth ............................................11/5 ft. (3.5 m)After various questions arose regarding BS Camburi, a 36-m monohull crew- shore facilities. Served by a stair tower Construction .................Marine Grade Aluminiumbuilding permits and U.S. Coast Guard Ship’s Fuel Oil .......................................3,963 gal. boat built in Brazil by Arpoador Engen- aft with direct access to all decks, BS Cargo Fuel Oil .......................................7,925 gal.safety concerns, the project was put on haria to the Petrobras type P2 speci? ca- Camburi’s wheelhouse features for-Ship’s Fresh Water .................................1,532 gal.hold and conversion halted. tion, for Brazil Supply. Incat Crowther ward and aft control stations. The ves-Cargo Fresh Water .................................7,925 gal.The double-raked, ABS +A1 Ocean Black Water ...............................................330 gal.designed the boat. sel accommodates 10 crew in ? ve cab-Grey Water ................................................660 gal.Deck barge can carry abt. 5,107 long The vessel’s aft main deck features a ins, alongside a galley, crew mess and Passengers ..........................................................60tons on a 12.58-ft. draft and has a 9/16-Crew ...................................................................10large open deck, separated for two main bathrooms.in. plate deck with a uniform deck load of Deck Area ...............................................28 sq. m.purposes. The aft portion, measuring BS Camburi is powered via a trio of Deck Load ........................................................50 t5,000PSF. The ½-in. plate hull is divided 60.5 sq. m., is dedicated to a man-riding Caterpillar C32 main engines coupled Deck Strength ......................................2.5 t/sq. m.by six transverse watertight, two longitu-Speed (Service) ........................................17 knotsbasket. The forward portion, measuring to Doen DJ290 waterjets. The center en-dinal watertight and one centerline mid-Speed (Max) ............................................25 knots28 sq. m., is dedicated to cargo, with gine drives a 600 cu. m./hour ? re pump. Main Engines .............3 x Caterpillar C32 Dieselsbody non-watertight bulkheads forming large cargo rails offering heavy duty On sea trials, BS Camburi achieved a Propulsion ....................3 x Doen DJ290 Waterjets15 epoxy coated watertight compart-Flag ..............................................................Brazilprotection. The main deck passenger top speed of 25 knots, and it has a fully ments. Class / Survey ..............................................RINAcabin houses 60 seats in a mixture of loaded service speed of 17 knots.50 Maritime Reporter & Engineering News • FEBRUARY 2015MR #2 (50-58).indd 50 MR #2 (50-58).indd 50 2/6/2015 10:37:22 AM2/6/2015 10:37:22 AM