Transhippers

FOTB Spencer Gulf

Australia and Asia

Spencer Gulf is a floating offshore transfer barge (FOTB) designed for transhipping iron ore into vessels up to cape size. The FOTB receives cargo from two self-unloading transhipment barges: Middleback and Barngarla.

Spencer Gulf is fitted with a receiving hopper, incline conveyors and a telescopic ship loader. This vessel currently operates on the Australian Coast.

Spencer Gulf is wholly owned and operated by CSL.

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Technical specifications
Classification Lloyds Register 100 A1 Pontoon
Year Built 2006
Deadweight 4,766 tonnes
Gross tonnage 5,349 tonnes
Net tonnage 1,604 tonnes
Length Overall 96.00 metres
Breadth moulded 27.60 metres
Depth (MLD) 6.00 metres
Draft 3.20 metres
Deadweight - Summer 4,766 tonnes
Length of Boom 39.00 metres
Total Hold Capacity (including hatches) 57,208.40 cubic metres
Discharge Rate (maximum) 5,000 tonnes/hour