The KS-10, constructed by Gunderson Marine LLC in Portland, OR, is a large hopper barge with dimensions of 258 feet in length, 45 feet 2 inches in beam, and a molded main deck depth of 18 feet. Designed for high-capacity operations, it has a cubic capacity of 3,000 cubic yards and can accommodate a maximum cargo density of 125 pounds per cubic foot. With an ocean draft of 13.82 feet and a coastwise draft of 14.88 feet, the KS-10 can carry a deadweight of up to 5,063 short tons. Its spacious hopper, measuring 176 feet by 35 feet 2 inches, enables efficient transport of large loads, making it a reliable asset for extensive dredging and marine construction projects.
