As the name suggests, they ply on inland waterways and are designed for operating in smaller water bodies for carrying large volumes of cargo that cannot be taken via roadways or railways. Crane Barges They are also known as spud barges and have a boxed stern to keep them floating with the...
Lastly, the footing is used to secure the base of the legs to the sea bed. The most common footing design is the spud can. This is a large flat disk that is slightly inclined upwards on the top surface, closer to the axis. It is used to improve the leg grip and prevent the footin...