Barges and Lighters - TM-55-2320-282-140033

TM 55-2320-282-14

brace the individual wheel blocks to bulkheads,

of the M. A. N. trucks. In few instances, the length

stanchions, or other vehicle blocks to prevent the

of the trucks may prevent them from being loaded

vehicle from moving in any direction.

Barge

through certain hatches. When the weight of a

stability is noticeably affected by the placement of

vehicle exceeds the boom capacity of some

heavy-lift items; therefore, M.A.N. trucks should be

hatches, a shoreside crane will be required for

loaded in a manner to counterbalance variations in

loading. Normally, container ships would not be

the locations of centers of gravity from true center.

used for transport of the trucks. However, during a

mobilization, the trucks could be loaded as deck

cargo if hatch covers of sufficient strength are in

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Landing Ships, Landing Craft, and

place. Boom lift capacity and clearances and the

Amphibious Vehicles

availability of lifting beams or a lifting platform

When the M.A.N. trucks are moved for extended

should be determined in advance planning actions.

distances or through rough waters, blocking and

RORO ships are ideal for transport of the M. A. N.

tiedowns must be used. In most cases, the vessels

trucks.

have turnbuckles with a sheep's-foot on one end

that fits into a deck cloverleaf.

Where not

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provided, a suitable substitute may be used. When

M.A.N. trucks can be transported in SEABEE

the M.A.N. trucks are moved to or from vessels

barges and LASH lighters, with hatch covers in

secured to piers or sheltered anchorages, only

place. When transported on the lighters/barges,

tiedowns will be required.

the M. A. .N trucks must be secured by blocking

and bracing. Block wheels on all four sides, and

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