Walcon Barges

2022-10-18T13:43:00

Walcon operates three, multi-purpose barges that are available for a wide variety of uses. The Wizard, Warrior and Wolf range in size from 21 to 25 metres in length with a beam of 10 to 11 metres. The Wizard and the Warrior are self-propelled, and the Wolf is a dumb barge.

Together they enhance Walcon’s ability to transport and store equipment afloat and also, as stable platforms with large open work spaces, offer a wide range of additional capabilities including piling, rapid response for marina maintenance, contract support, shallow draft work and other civil engineering support.

The barges are available for short-term hire and are ideal for a wide range of activities, including:

  • Piling
  • Coastal transportation
  • Floating storage
  • Towage
  • Civil engineering support
  • Dredging support
  • Diving
  • Survey work
  • Salvage
  • Bulk deck cargoes

Walcon Wizard

Walcon Wizard

This purpose-built, state-of-the-art, self-propelled piling barge was commissioned by Walcon to support the company’s marina construction activities. With its shallow draft and powerful engines, the Wizard can respond rapidly to requests for piling or maintenance works on harbour beacons, entrance buoys and other structures in otherwise inaccessible areas.

A familiar sight along the south coast of England, as well as further afield, the purpose-built Walcon Wizard is a self-propelled barge, 25 metres in length and 11 meters across. Its primary activity is piling and support for general marina construction and it has a crawler crane mounted on board for these purposes. Highly manoeuvrable, this twin-engine, self-propelled, shallow draft construction barge has many uses and can access areas that few others can. It has 150m² of available deck space and can carry up to 165 tonnes of equipment.

Walcon Warrior

Walcon Warrior

Launched in 2015, the Walcon Warrior self-propelled barge measures 21 metres in length and 10 metres across and offers ample unobstructed deck space either as a working platform of for transportation. Twin engines and Schottel pump jets give her a top speed of 7 to 8 knots. The wheel house has mess facilities for up to four crew. With a 40-tonne capacity it offers a cost-effective alternative to the common tug and barge combination and is also much more manoeuvrable with a draft of just 500-600mm.
The Warrior can operate both as a standalone working platform and in tandem with the Walcon Wolf. In 2019 she was upgraded with the installation of a Heila HLRM 140-4SLK knuckle telescopic crane capable of lifting 10,000kg at a radius of 10 metres, allowing her to handle independently larger pontoons than previously.

Walcon Wolf

Walcon Wolf

Launched in 2015, the 24 by 10 metre Walcon Wolf is a dumb barge that can be towed by the Warrior, Wizard or another vessel. Her primary purpose is the transportation of materials and equipment, but she is also suitable for the mounting of light cranes and other equipment. Another function is as offshore storage for pontoons and other equipment while installations are underway in areas where onshore storage is limited. She has 200m² of clear deck space and draws just 600mm. With a crane mounted on the deck, the Wolf can also undertake its own light marine construction activities.

 

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