Northstar Marine Begins Construction of 600-Ton Heavy-Lift Derrick Barge, Delivery Expected by End of Q3

en.Wedoany.com Reported - U.S. maritime services company Northstar Marine is building a 600-ton heavy-lift dual-derrick barge, the Northstar 600, with delivery scheduled for the end of the third quarter of 2026.

The barge is built on an ABS-classed 65-foot by 230-foot deck barge and is equipped with a self-elevating spud system and a four-point mooring system. Its dual-derrick crane configuration provides a 600-ton lifting capacity.

Northstar stated that open deck space is available opposite the derricks, allowing operators to deploy crawler cranes for pre-assembly of components, cargo handling, and auxiliary operations. This layout offers greater operational flexibility compared to traditional single-crane platforms.

The barge is expected to operate along the U.S. East Coast, supporting heavy-lift, salvage, offshore support, and marine construction projects in ports and waterways from Maine to Virginia. Clients served include private enterprises and government agencies.

Northstar Marine CEO Phil Risko stated that this new barge enables the company to pursue work it was previously unable to compete for, driven by strong demand in the heavy-lift and salvage markets.

The Northstar 600 will join the company's existing East Coast operating fleet, which includes offshore support vessels, tugboats, crane vessels, barges, and salvage equipment.

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