Inc. contract with Blessey Enterprises, Inc. of New Orleans, La., for the construction of up to eighteen (18) inland tank barges. Intracoastal Waterway and inland rivers of the United States. Arthur, Texas. subsequent barges being delivered every 2 1/2 months. barge will measure 297.5 feet long by 54 feet wide and 13 feet deep. contract calls for the construction of both clean and black-oil barges. team.