Shale Barges
McDonough Marine Service has various barges designated for use in nonhazardous oilfield waste service. These are deck barges with cargo bins and open hopper type barges, both having stabilizing bulkheads in the cargo compartment. These barges are used at oil well drilling sites to contain and transport any liquids and (shale) cuttings produced by the drilling operation and that cannot be discharged overboard because of environmental considerations. This cargo is then disposed of by an approved processing company. These barges are subject to rules and regulations promulgated and enforced by the U.S. Coast Guard, which publishes appropriate manuals for public guidance.

McDonough Barge Size Type Barge Maximum Barrel Capacity* Maximum Short Ton Cargo Capacity 120' x 30' x 7' Deck 1335 365 140' x 34' x 8' Deck 2400 670 195' x 35' x 12' Hopper 6800 1500 * Barrelage may be less than listed depending on the specific gravity of your cargo.
		These sketches are typical of both deck and hopper type shale barges. Number and arrangement of bulkheads may differ depending on barge size.

“Dimensions indicated on drawings and charts herein are approximate hull measurements and may not include fendering and/or other hull fittings affecting overall size.”