Jack Up Barge

Inland Barge Rig
An inland barge rig is constructed for offshore drilling. Drilling equipment is constructed atop the barge. The barge can then be moved from location to location wherever needed. The barge rig can be anchored in place or actually submerged underwater. An inland barge rig is used to drill wells in areas where the water is not too deep – such as a marsh. In fact, it is also known as a “swamp barge.”

Deck Barge
A deck barge has a platform used to carry everything from horses and cattle to construction equipment and materials. They are sometimes used to provide extra space for workers and equipment along the waterways.

Crane Barge
A crane – Or spud – Barge has a squared-off stern that can handle the weight of a crane. Additional support to keep the barge stable in heavy winds and active water is found in the bulkhead as well as the deck frame construction. Crane mats are used for traction. These floating cranes are used for offshore construction. They are also used to lift heavy materials while docked.

Split Hopper Barge
A split hopper barge is used for dredging and filling. The dredged material is placed in the split hopper barge. The material is transported to where the fill is needed. The hull splits opened to drop the dredged material in place. The hull is closed via a hydraulic system.

Shale Barge
A shale barge is similar to a deck barge, with added hoppers for cargo. Shale barges are used to transport cargo from oil and gas drilling sites. This type of barge is regulated by the US Coast Guard to ensure strict environmental compliance.

Liquid Mud Barge
A liquid mud barge is used to dispose of fluid material from inland oil drilling sites. They have storage bin tanks and pumps on board circulate the fluid material. Sometimes liquid mud barges are used for extra storage at a land-based facility.

Liquid Cargo Barge
A liquid cargo barge transports various types of liquid materials – such as gas, diesel, and asphalt. They are built to handle hazardous materials like benzene and methanol.

Ocean Barge
Where ships are too large to tread, they send an ocean barge. Like other barges they can navigate through shallow waters. However, they are built to handle harsh ocean conditions. This makes them heavier and more expensive than other types of barges. The additional weight of an ocean barge makes it more difficult to tow.

Power Barge
General Electric developed the power barge during World War II. This enabled power generation to be transported where needed. There are not as many in use today, but there are still some of these mobile power plant barges in operation around the world.