Posted this awhile back, but here is a picture of the new barges, which just came in this semester. Nice little training set up. They are fully functioning, and able to transfer cargo, ballast, etc.
Boat Basin A&M?
[QUOTE=0rion;122607]Boat Basin A&M?[/QUOTE]
Correct, the small boat basin
Thats the best boat handling you guys are going to get. After a couple of years working on Tugs and barges I can say that I fell proud and useful to this day in the Industry. Just saling as mate on ships or worse yet doing DP on a ship, barge or other set up is a good way to make a buck$ but a shame to call your self a sailor. Just my opinion…
That is good to hear. I’m looking forward to taking the class next semester. Should be interesting with all the real tug and barge mariners operating a few hundred meters away in the channel. I bet they will get a good laugh out of it!
Were those donated or did A & M buy them? Nice little setup either way.
[QUOTE=GLMASailor;122623]Were those donated or did A & M buy them? Nice little setup either way.[/QUOTE]
Not exactly sure.
The barges were donated by Florida Marine.
Pictures of them in operation:
