INLAND BARGE CONSTRUCTION
Inland Barge Construction
Providing a Range of
New Barge Construction
Inland barges comprise the majority of barges operating on the United States waterways. These barges are manufactured to operate on rivers, canals, sounds, bays, and inland lakes. Inland barges provide the most economical mode of transportation for many high-density, large volume or oversized cargos.
Different barge sizes and configurations assist in project execution and the transportation of specific materials. Barges are an integral part of the development of the many industries and communities that depend on the waterways.
Barges We Build
Hopper Barges - Rake or Box
A hopper barge has a large hopper, or cargo bin, for transporting bulk items such as grain, coal, paper, stone, and other materials.
Built to your specifications, Heartland Fabrication offers cargo-specific designs, customizable steel plating, deck fittings, coatings and other custom work available.
Deck Barges
A deck barge is a barge with a flat deck that is used both for transportation and construction support. The flat deck can hold hundreds of tons of machinery such as cranes and excavators. It also serves as a platform for holding oversized objects.
Crane Barges
A crane barge is simply a barge with a crane specialized in lifting heavy loads. The largest crane vessels are used for offshore construction.
Tank Barges 10,000 Barrel Capacity
A tank barge is used for transporting bulk liquids, such as diesel fuel and gasoline, chemicals, vegetable oils, and water. Inland tank barges can vary in size and are usually categorized by the number of barrels of product it can transport.
Floating Docks
A dry dock is a narrow basin or vessel that can be flooded to allow a load to be floated in, then drained to allow that load to come to rest on a dry platform. Dry docks are used for the construction, maintenance, and repair of ships, boats, and other watercraft.
Today more than ever, it is essential to partner with a steel fabricator that is experienced and can keep up with the demands of new and innovative marine manufacturing. That partner is Heartland Fabrication.