Ocean Service Barges

Ocean service deck barges are built to the standards of the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) and are certified for operation throughout the oceans of the world. Rigorous standards set by ABS are maintained through Weeks Marine's own program of scheduled maintenance in conjunction with ABS regulated drydockings and annual inspections. With a large and diversified fleet of ABS Load Line barges, Weeks Marine possesses the necessary resources to support a variety of ocean transportation needs.

Deck Barges
Ocean service deck barges with cargo capacities ranging from 1000 to 5000 short tons. The fleet includes two, 250’ x 75’, heavily constructed deck barges, utilized in numerous high value situations, as seen below on right. Recently completed in early 2006 are two 140’ x 40’ x 12’ deck barges, with a cargo capacity of 1100 short tons.

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Weeks 290 transporting valuable power plant components Weeks 246 and 297 floating in a bridge span

Floating Cranes
Weeks Marine owns and operates a variety of tub mounted, fully revolving cranes; models including Dravo, Clyde and American. Our cranes have lifting capacities that range from 50 to 500 short tons. Heavy lift services can be coordinated through the Weeks Heavy Lift division. In addition, Weeks has several Manitowoc crawler cranes set up for both lift and clamshell operations. Select setups include spuds and/or anchor systems. With such a wide variety of equipment available, Weeks Marine has the capability of serving an extensive array of needs.

Weeks 532 hoisting a 90’ x 30’ barge

Jack Up Rigs
Weeks Marine owns and operates two Jack Up rigs, the Weeks 750 and Weeks 751 . Each rig has four 120’ x 72” diameter steel legs. The rig is elevated utilizing hydraulic type jacks. A four point diesel anchor system allows for precise positioning during jacking operations. Each rig also features a revolving crane for lift operations, one a ringer setup, the other a tub mounted design, as seen below. Additionally, the Weeks 751 has an International Load Line issued by the American Bureau of Shipping. These rigs provide a stable, safe work platform in difficult to access locations.

Weeks 750 featuring Varco hydraulic caisson type jacks 
and Manitowoc 4100 ringer crane Weeks 751 featuring DeLong hydraulic caisson type jacks and Dravo tub 
mounted revolving crane