HULL #EM800000426 PORT
HULL #EM900000426 STBD
MEGALODON
The MEGALODON is a flat deck sectional work barge purpose-built for excavator service. Constructed from USA-made ABS A36 steel with a 3/8" deck, 3/8" headlog, and 3/8" transom, it is designed for heavy-duty marine operations. The barge is divided into six total compartments, with three watertight compartments per hull, and features a 17-point, 1-1/4" pin connection system with match-drilled holes for fast, accurate assembly. Outfitted with dual 16' x 3' equipment ramps, removable handrails along both port and starboard sides, and fully coated interior and exterior marine epoxy, the MEGALODON delivers rugged performance, added safety, and long-term durability in demanding work environments.
Vessel Specifications
Steel Grade
A36-USA ABS Certified Steel
Transom
3/8 Steel Transom Plate
Hull Layout
3 Compartments Per Hull
Hardware
(17) 1 1/4 Heavy Pins
Coating Type
Marine Protective Paint
Location
Gulf Coast, USA
Dimensions
50' x 24' x 4'
Hull Deck
3/8 Heavy-Duty Steel Deck
Headlog
3/8 Reinforced Headlog
Spuds
(4) 6" (30'-0) Steel Spuds
Finish
Painted Interior & Exterior
Origin
Built by Edward Maritime
Hull Construction
- ¼” A36 U.S. Domestic Steel (Hull and Deck)
- 3” x 2” x ¼” internal buck frames
- (2) watertight bulkheads
Deck & Structure Features
- (3) 18” flush-mounted deck hatches
- (4) heavy-duty mooring cleats
- (1) 1” transverse bar, located forward of the head log
- (2) 6” square spuds (7” Wells)
Console & Rigging
- Electric winches at console (lower and lift spuds)
- (3) high-capacity bilge pumps
Finish & Coatings
- (8) welded zinc mounts
- Marine-grade protective coatings
Production & Delivery
- Built in Mashpee, MA
- Owner: Beacon Marine Construction