Barges and Lighters - TM-55-3805-262-140024

TM 55-3805-262-14

6-6. Special Design

6-5. Barges and Lighters

Seatrain/trailer vessels, RORO ships, landing ships,

When the scoop loader is in its operational height, it

and general cargo ships are equipped with patented

can be transported only under pontoons in the C-8

lashing gear and pre-positioned fittings in the decks.

and C-9 lash lighters. At its reduced height, it can be

The use of such equipment is adequate without

transported in the forward and aft bulkhead of the

additional blocking and bracing. The bill of

C-8 and C-9 lash lighters. For transport in SEABEE

materials and their application are listed in tables

barges, no restrictions exist for the scoop loader in

either the operational or reduced configuration.

When the scoop loader is to be moved an extended

distance or through rough waters, tiedowns must be

used. Shown in figure 6-2 are typical blocking and

tiedown details.

Figure 6-2. Typical blocking and tiedown of MW24C in general

cargo and barge-type vessels.

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