Marine
Construction operations in Alaska are logistically challenging, with many communities only accessible by water or air. Continuing its commitment to excellence, Brice decided to invest in marine capabilities. In 1973, Brice Marine was established with the refurbishment of a surplus Navy LCU. Over 40 years later, Brice Marine transports employees, equipment, fuel and materials to remote sites around the world. Its vessels have navigated some of the most difficult stretches of water and successfully delivered equipment despite bad weather, shallow water and challenging conditions. The company also engineered a cutting edge tug/barge design that streamlines the shipping process.
Articulated Tug and Barge
Traditional tug/barge sets are slow, struggle in bad weather and the tow wire can cause serious injuries if not handled properly. In an effort to provide superb customer service and improve efficiency, Brice Marine pioneered the Articulated Tug and Barge (A.T.B) design. A.T.B. eliminates the tow wire, instead marrying the two vessels by large hydraulic rams. The design maximizes speed, fuel efficiency and safety for both crew and cargo.
Drift River
- Flag – USA
- Built – 2013
- Official Number – 1245030
- Port of Registry – Fairbanks, AK
- Builder – Halimar Shipyard – Morgan City, LA
- Overall Dimensions – Length – 172.8’ Breadth – 50.0’ Depth – 9.0’
- Open Cargo Deck Area – 6,500 sq. ft.
- Tonnage – 551 GRT, 165 NRT
- Construction – Steel
- Light Draft – 2’ 02”
- Load Line Draft – 6’ 8”
- Deadweight – 1,034.38 LT
- Classification – USCG inspected and ABS load line
- ATB Coupling System – JAK-200 connections in notch
- Bow Ramp – 28’ L x 17’ 02” S — SWL 130,000 lbs. with no shoring. 22’ opening between kingposts Kingpost height – 9’ 06”
- Anchor Winch – 1 shot of 1.25” chain over 300’ of 1” wire rope with 3,000 lbs. stockless anchor
- Hydraulic Power Pack – 100 HP John Deere diesel to power hydraulic pump for ramp and anchor winches
- Bin Walls – 36” tall walls with 22’ removable keyway port and starboard
ATB Alulaq
- Official Number-1245036
- U.S. Flag
- Port of Registry: Fairbanks, AK
- Year Built: 2013
- Barge Dimensions: Length – 69.5’ Breadth – 28.3’ Depth – 9.0’
- Tonnage: 148 GT
- Steel hull – aluminum structure
- Light Working Draft – 3’ 08”
- Max Draft – 5’ 02”
- Classification – USCG inspected
- ATB Coupling System – JAK-200
- Fuel Capacity – 12,000 gallons (all fuel and lube tanks are double hull)
- Fuel Usage at Full Load – 55 GPH
- Lube Oil – 300 gallons
- Potable Water Capacity – 1,200 gallons
- Water Maker Capacity – 350 GPD
- Main Engines – Three Caterpillar C-18 Tier II, each rated at 479 BHP
- Horsepower – 1,437 max continuous BHP
- Auxilliary Engines – Two Caterpillar C-4.4 99 KW
- Reduction Gears – ZF W350-1 — 3.026:1 ratio
- Propellers – Triple screw — S/S/ Kaplan 40” DIA x 40” pitch — 5 blade
- Bollard Pull – 30,000 lbs. (calculated)
L.A. B
- Official Number – 1194640
- U.S. Flag
- Port of Registry: Fairbanks, AK
- Barge Dimensions: Length 244.2’ x Breadth 54’ x Depth 12
- Tonnage: 1,083 GT ITC…324 NT ITC
- Longitudinal Rail Lashing System
- Hydraulic Bow Ramp (RORO capability)
- 10,000 sq feet of usable deck area
- 2,000 short ton capacity at load line
- ABS load line
- U.S.C.G. Inspected
- Summer load line 9’01”
Sam B
- Official Number – 1194639
- Call Sign: WDD 5471
- U.S. Flag
- Port of Registry: Fairbanks, AK
- Year Built: 2007
- Construction: Steel
- Tonnage: 276 GT ITC, 85 GRT Domestic/82 NT ITC, 60 GRT Domestic
- Dimensions: 78’09” x 36’ x 10’09”
- Main Engines: 3 ea. 660hp QSK 19 Cummins Tier II engines
- Auxiliary Engines: 2 ea. 99 KW Northern Lights Generators
- Props: 3 ea. 63” diameter running in 3 ea. Type 37 Rice nozzles with triple rudders
- Reduction Gear: Twin disc MG 5170 DC-Ratio: 5.03/1
- Tow winch on the Sam B – Almond Johnson 320
- Light Draft – 7’06”
- Loaded Draft – 10’00”
James B
- Official Number-1194633
- U.S. Flag
- Port of Registry: Fairbanks, AK
- Year Built: 2007
- Barge Dimensions: Length 160 x Breadth 45’x Depth 8
- Tonnage: 389 GT
- Longitudinal Rail Lashing System
- Hydraulic Bow Ramp (RORO capability)
- 6,000 sq feet of Usable Deck Area
- 850 Short Ton Capacity at Load Line
- ABS Load Line
- Summer Load Line: 5’10”
Andy B
- Official Number – 264335
- U.S. Flag
- Port of Registry: Fairbanks AK
- Year Built: 1952
- Construction: Steel
- Tonnage: 56 GRT Domestic/11 NRT
- Dimensions: 60’0’ x 18’07’ x 5’08”
- Main Engines: 2 ea. Cummins N14-M-400 hp
- Auxiliary Engines: 2 ea. 20KW Northern Lights
- Reduction Gear: Twin Disc MG5114DC – Ratio: 4.17:1
- Props: 2ea. 46”
- Tow winch: Lee Bennett Hydraulic Single Drum w/1200’1-1/8
- Tow Wire
- Light Draft: 4’.00”
- Loaded Draft: 4’.05”
FAIRBANKS OFFICE
590 university Ave, Suite 200
Fairbanks AK 99709
Tel: 907.452.2512
Fax: 907.452.1067
SHIPPING ADDRESS
PO Box 70668
Fairbanks, AK 99707