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Split hopper barges 500m3 series
split hopper barges are used to transport silt, sand, clay, or gravel. With proper sealing, the 516 m³ split hopper barges are suitable for any dredging project.
These split hopper barges have a Bureau Veritas Coastal Waters certificate, allowing them to operate on both inland waterways and at sea.
All our split hopper barges have a valid community certificate for Zone 2NL, 3 and 4 EU and the Rhine, a hold certificate, and a measurement certificate. The split hopper barges are also equipped with a wireless remote control, a hydraulic anchor winch, and overflow valves in the hold.
Length
48.08 m
Width
9.04 m
Cavity
3.20 m
Draft empty
0.83 m
Depth loaded
3.18 m
Air draft with empty vessel
4.20 m
Maximum load capacity
904 Tons
Working length
30.00 m
Recess width
6.60 m
Class notation
I HULL ∙ MACH – SPLITHOPPER UNIT, NO PROPULSION COASTAL AREA, DREDGING WITHIN 8 MILES FROM SHORE
When do you choose a split hopper barge?
split hopper barges temporarily store dredged material and then open along their length to discharge the load in a single movement. This shortens dumping cycles, minimizes downtime, and keeps your dredging or infrastructure project strictly on schedule.
Applications of split hopper barges
Dredging operations: Efficient transport of dredged material, such as silt, sand, and gravel, for:
- Constructing or deepening harbors
- Building locks
- Building tunnels
- Dredging rivers
Why rent split hopper barges from us?
- Quality and reliability
- Flexible rental options
- Certification for inland and sea shipping