It can be difficult to create a single barges definition that encompasses all barges. However, barges are typically flat bottomed work vessels that are especially useful in traversing bodies of water such as rivers, creeks and inland or tidal waterways.
Barges are particularly useful at transporting goods in inland waterways as they are stable and can often access shallow and tidal waterways because of their shape and manoeuvrability. It would be difficult to use even smaller ships with a keel in these inland waterways as these smaller vessels would have grounding risks and have trouble transporting the same amount of cargo or equipment that the specialized barges would be capable of handling.
Barge dimensions vary greatly depending on their intended use. Some Barges are equipped with specialised equipment to assist in specific types of work.
Sydney Barge and Excavation has several barges available to complete commissioned work. Sydney Wide Barge and Excavation specialises in Boom and Containment work, Marine Signs work (installation, replacement and modification) as well as required vegetation control around Marine Signs.
