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.

Capabilities and Vessels

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”