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| A diagram from Robert Allan Architects of one of the components for the Fuel Barge System to be put in place by Wolverine Terminals in Prince Rupert (From the Robert Allan website) |
Another milestone of note for the Wolverine Fuel Terminal project currently in the early stages of construction on the Prince Rupert Waterfront, with Robert Allan Architects having showcased the design last week for the Wolverine Fuel Terminal Barges.
The Marine architects firm noting that the work on construction of the twin fuel barges began in late 2021 at the Damen shipyard in Vietnam.
The work involves the construction of the 12,400 DWT, 142 metre x 30 metre rail/terminal barge design incorporates the loading and storage of multiple tank rail cars and in-hull storage of marine fuels.
The design incorporates a double hull, cargo handling equipment, tank heating, spill prevention and recovery equipment, onboard and shore power availability at the operating facilities.
The rail/terminal barge design solves many unique challenges in blending the rail and marine industries. The 4,800 DWT, 78 metre x 20 metre distribution barge is very similar in design to other marine fuel distribution barges operating in the Port of Vancouver and other west coast ports.
The design incorporates a double hull, cargo handling equipment, tank heating, spill prevention and recovery equipment, on-board power generation, and operating facilities.
In their review of the design of the barges, Robert Allan Ltd, notes of the unique designs that they have come up with to be spefically tailored for the Prince Rupert site and operations.
Among the elements that they have considered included:
Transfer of tank rail cars on and off the rail/terminal barge at the existing Aquatrain Terminal in Prince Rupert
Tug assisted transport of the rail/terminal barge between the Aquatrain Terminal and a new Wolverine Terminals mooring site, a distance of approximately 400 meters
Transfer of marine fuel from rail cars into fuel storage tanks located within the rail/terminal barge
Transfer of marine fuel from rail/terminal barge to the distribution barge
Tug assisted transport of the distribution barge between the fuel service mooring site and approved locations within the Port
Transfer of fuels from the distribution barge into large cargo vessels
A look at what the project is all about including the drawings and some photos of some of the early construction complaints can be reviewed here.
The build for the Prince Ruper terminal has caught the attention of the global marine shipping industry and its media, some of the International press can be reviewed below
Wolverine Terminals newbuild bunker barge to start ops at Port of Prince Rupert in 2023
Port of Prince Rupert moves closer to getting marine fueling service
Construction begins on Wolverine Terminal's Bunker Barge Pair
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