Type of Vessel: 32-foot barge
Type of Project: Vessel design and
construction supervision
Client: Greater Brazos River Authority

Description of Project:
ACMA designed and supervised the construction of a 32-foot barge for the Greater Brazos River Authority (GBRA) that removes debris from the Blanco and Guadalupe rivers and their tributaries as they flow through south and southeast Texas. The assignment was to build a flexible, durable and, most importantly, cost-efficient specialty vessel that could perform critical environmental applications.

After establishing the capabilities that would be required to operate in this specialized environment, ACMA developed the conceptual design, coordinated bid specifications, evaluated bid packages, recommended equipment and propulsion systems, oversaw construction and provided owner’s representation throughout the project.

Named MISS GUADALUPE II, the GBRA’s newest vessel meets the challenge of operating in very shallow water, while still maintaining its ability to fit under low-level bridges along the waterways. To accommodate a drive-on frontloader that’s positioned on the deck to remove different types of debris from the rivers, the craft’s beam has been specifically designed to create a very stable environment. And, with its Thrustmaster hydraulic thrusters, the vessel is highly maneuverable. This innovative vessel also has the advantage of being small enough to be truckable to any number of marine locations.

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