Lightweight survey

Saltwater was contracted to perform the lightweight survey for a articulated barge, which was located in Newport, in the UK. The survey was required because the vessel was getting relocated, after being moored in spot for a extended amount of time. One of the challenges for this lightweight survey was the short lead time. The day before the survey needed to be carried out, we were contacted by the client. In the short preparation time, a manual was written and the first contact with class was established. The lightweight survey was executed to determine if the lightweight and/or longitudinal center of gravity of the vessel still was within the allowable limits compared to the last available stability booklet.

Flexibility
The initial idea was to conduct a lightweight survey on one of the two articulated barges. However, once the first lightweight survey started, it became clear that for the second vessel also a lightweight survey was required. After some quick deliberation it was decided that both lightweight surveys would be performed on the same day. We performed the weight survey, draught readings and tank sounding for both vessels in one day. Back in the Netherlands the data was processed, and a lightweight report was delivered to the full satisfaction of the client.