Tronds Marine Service, a Norwegian offshore and marine company specialising in heavy transport, offshore support, and complex marine operation, announce it has entered into a shipbuilding contract with Panjin Dajin Offshore Engineering Co. Ltd for the construction of a new Semi-Submersible Heavy Cargo Deck Barge.
Developed in close cooperation with Salt Ship Design, the newbuild will be among the largest barges of its type. Designed for exceptional operational capability, it will feature an extraordinary submerging capacity of up to 23 meters of water above deck, enabling the handling and launch of extremely large and heavy cargo.
Delivery of the Semi-Submersible Heavy Cargo Deck Barge is scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2027, after which it will be available for charter on a global basis.
Semi-Submersible Heavy Cargo Deck Barge Key Specifications
- Length Overall: 150 m
- Breadth Overall: 60 m
- Depth moulded: 9.5 m
- Deadweight (DWT): 43,000 t
- Deck Strength: 35 t/m²
- Submerging capacity: 23 m of water above deck.
- Removable Aft Towers
Tronds Marine Service AS has over the past decades gained extensive experience in semi-submersible barge operations through the successful operation of “Tronds Barge 33”, which was a key asset in the construction and launching of caissons for the Port of Nador in Marocco and is currently on charter in Italy for the construction of the new Genova Breakwater. Additionally, “Tronds Barge 30” continues to play an active role in complex launching operations across Europe.
“The addition of this Newbuild to our fleet further strengthens our position as one of the leading operators of semi-submersible heavy cargo barges,” says Kjartan Mehammer, CEO of Tronds Marine Service. “This expansion enhances our capabilities and reaffirms our commitment to delivering reliable, high-quality solutions to our clients.”
“Behind these achievements stands a dedicated and experienced team whose hands-on expertise and unwavering commitment to quality have been instrumental in delivering successful marine operations time and again,” Mehammer adds.
In addition to the semi-submersible barges, Tronds Marine Service AS operates a versatile fleet of support equipment, including flattop cargo barges, tugboats, floating crane and other specialised marine assets — enabling the company to offer tailored solutions for a wide range of maritime projects.
Tronds Marine Service AS extends its appreciation to Fearnley Offshore Supply and Simonsen Vogt Wiig for their valuable contributions and support in facilitating this newbuild contract.
