TM 55-1930-209-14&P-20
7.
Personnel allowance:
(a)
Assigned TO/E manning per barge
15
(b)
Support personnel
as directed
d.
Special limitations
1.
Barge cannot operate where water depth is less than 15 ft at low tide.
2.
Barge cannot be safely anchored in waters deeper than 50 ft.
3.
Barge cannot provide drinking water to a shore facility if anchored more than 2000 ft from shoreline.
4.
Barge cannot operate in sea conditions exceeding Sea State 3. Barge may weather Sea State 4 if riding
on one anchor rigged with bridle to bow winches and shore discharge hose is retrieved.
5.
Barge cannot be towed in Sea State 3 at speeds in excess of 8 knots.
6.
Barge cannot operate beyond 7 days without refueling. Other consumables onboard may last about 90
days.
7.
Barge crews must be billeted ashore and transported to barge as crews change.
8.
Barge bilge and waste matter must be contained for disposal in accordance with regulations and
environmental requirements.
9.
Barge personnel must follow all safety procedures and requirements while attending to the ROWPU
barge and its operations.
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