Barge Services
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With our 4WD pivot steer loaders we are able to load and unload materials across most sounds beaches and in many cases transport them right to the required site.
We also have two 3 ton forklifts at our yard for unloading trucks and with a hiab on two of the barges and extensive winching and anchoring gear we are set up for most requirements.
WE OFFER ADVICE ON THE FOLLOWING SERVICES:
New Installations
Upgrades
Resource Consents
Servicing
Salvage
Cleaning & General Care
Servicing System
When servicing moorings, we lift the whole mooring out of the water to allow us to measure all components, (chain, shackles, swivels etc) for wear. Components must be replaced when they have worn by 20% from their original size.
We clean the whole length of rope of any mussel and weed growth, scrub the float and re-name and number it with the owners name and registration number. All components are recorded and the wear is recorded at each subsequent service.
If any repairs are required we are able to do them on the spot as we carry all chains, ropes, shackles, swivels, floats etc with us, along with gas cutting and welding equipment. All shackle pins are welded in place.
We use locally made mooring blocks, the design of which has been engineer certified, and Graeme Smith of Town and Country Builders has been making concrete blocks for moorings and the mussel industry for over 30 years – that’s over 8000 blocks!!
Local Authority Compliance
All new builds and repairs are carried out in accordance with the Marlborough District Council’s minimum construction guidelines. We also issue a Mooring Inspection Record for your files, and a copy of this is sent directly to the MDC so they know that your mooring has been serviced.
Cleaning Services
Moorings are required to be lifted and serviced every two years but often become very heavily fouled with weed and mussel growth well before their service is due. We now offer a “Float and Rope” clean-only around the 12 month mark in between the biennial service. This can help keep your mooring floating by removing the weight of growth from the rope and can help prevent lost moorings, which then require the additional cost of a diving service to locate them.
Reminder Service
We operate a system for our mooring clients where we send out a ‘courtesy reminder of service due’ when your mooring requires its biennial service inspection.
Terms & Conditions - General Freight
Johnsons Barge Service Limited will undertake cartage of items as agreed with the customer at the time of booking with the office team.
Johnsons Barge Service Limited or its contractors give no guarantee or warranty to items delivered unless the following processes are followed, and accurate information is provided. The customer acknowledges that it has not relied on any representation or warranty made by Johnson’s Barge Service Ltd or its Contractors.
A detailed description of all items to be carted are to be provided to office team at least 7 days prior to departure date to ensure that all items received onsite at our depot.
All items for loading onto the vessel be delivered prior to 3pm the date prior to vessel booking.
All individual items to be clearly labelled with the customer name at an absolute minimum, additional information such as jetty number, or bay location, is appreciated I.E ‘Joe Smith - Jetty # Q5234’
On arrival to our Havelock Depot all persons must report to a member of our team and advise what they are delivering and for who. Our team will advise on where to place items and if required our team will provide labels as required. If no one is at our yard, please call our office number on 03 5742434, if there is no answer please leave a detailed message.
Any items delivered for delivery, that have not been communicated as freight to our office or logistics team are not the responsibility of Johnsons Barge Service Limited, or any of its employees or contractors.
Insurance
All items of freight carried are carried in line with the ‘Carriage of Goods Act’. Any Insurance cover over the value of anything over and above the limitations of the Carriage of Goods Act are the responsibility of the owner.
Cancellation Policy
Our barges are in high demand, your early notice enables other important work to be arranged & is greatly appreciated.
When booking space on our barges, you are holding space that is no longer available to others. These bookings require a lot of logistics, planning & crewing. If a cancellation is necessary, we require you to do so at least 48 hours prior to your departure date.
Any cancellation made in less than the required timeframe will result in a cancellation fee. The amount of the fee will be of 50% of the services booked or as quoted.
Thank you for your understanding.
Standard payment terms apply. If payment is not received as stated above, we reserve the right to charge interest, at a rate of 4% above the BNZ overdraft interest rate.
The client is responsible for all costs in connection with late payment including debt collection costs and all other costs and expenses incurred in recovery or the attempted recovery of all payments.
Storage of goods – Responsibility of owner.
While we will do our absolute best to ensure the safety of your items, there are certain aspects that are not able to be controlled.
All items dropped off for delivery at our depot are stored at the owners risk. Whilst at our yard any items are not insured, please insure your items accordingly.
Any items that require covering or securing due to weather is the responsibility of the owner to organize prior to items being delivered to our yard.
Professional marine transport and barge services throughout Marlborough Sounds. Serving Queen Charlotte Sound, Pelorus Sound, and Kenepuru Sound with reliable cargo transport solutions.
Johnson’s Barge Services
P (03) 574 2434
E: info@jbs.co.nz
Licensed Marine Operator
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