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			The Magazine of Moran Towing Corporation Volume 59 MORAN's Newest Development In The Barge Fleet - New Hampshire, 427-foot long double-hulled   Introduction of the new 110,000 barrel New Hampshire in January, 2005, marks MORAN's first use of articulated coupler technology. The new barge, with 78-foot beam and 26-foot loaded draft, is connected to her tug with a pin system developed by Intercontinental Engineering. This allows the tug to operate efficiently and safely within the barge notch in virtually all weather conditions. Tugs in an ATB system are locked into the barge notch in a way that allows the tug to pitch on its own motion, independent of the barge's pitch. The tug and barge are locked together with common rolling motion, however. Read the Story