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Aggregate Transportation – Westar
has barges to handle 6,200 short tons of sand,
rock, gypsum or other bulk materials on
San Francisco Bay. Our Rock Barges can
be used for lightering ships at anchor
or for moving aggregate from one
terminal to another.
Molasses Transportation –
Since 1992, Westar has operated our
molasses barge used exclusively for
lightering molasses from ships from
Hawaii for offloading at terminals in
Stockton.
Fresh Water Barges – Westar
has barges equipped to deliver 300 tons
of fresh water. The water is loaded onto
the barges at Pier 50, and the barge is
then towed to a vessel for offloading.
Barge Chartering – Westar’s
fleet of flat deck barges are available
for both short-term and long-term
charters. Westar will provide tug
services for delivery and redelivery of
barges.
Alcatraz Barges – Westar
provides monthly barge service to
Alcatraz for the National Park Service
and other barge runs for various
construction projects, movie,
television, catering, and entertainment
industry projects.
Fireworks Barges – Westar has
the only Coast Guard approved fireworks
loading facility on San Francisco Bay.
Our barge fleet provides numerous
choices for our customers’ needs.
Garbage Barges – Westar can
remove garbage and hazardous materials
from ships at anchor. All waste is
properly recycled or disposed of in
accordance with all government
regulations. Our barges can also
transfer containerized garbage or
recyclables from and to various
locations on the San Francisco Bay. |
