Barges: Control, Construction, To Types

YOGYAKARTA The barge is one type of multipurpose carrier. Many ships are found in Indonesia to transport various types of cargo. Usually, the barge will be pulled by other ships using ropes. This article will explain the understanding of barges, construction, and types.

In the Shipship Technical Journal, it is explained that the barge is a type of ship that has the characteristics of a flat hull or large box. This ship is also known as the Deck Cargo Barge. The function of this ship is to accommodate or as a floating dock.

Tongkang is designed as a heavy material transport vehicle. Some materials that can be transported, such as sand, wood, coal mining products, or construction materials. The size of the barge that is wide makes the loading process of cargo materials easier.

It should be noted that barges are usually used in shallow waters. In addition, this carrier does not have its own engine, so it must be pulled using another ship with a special rope. The barge pulling ship usually uses a tugboat or a tugboat or a tugboat called a tugboat.

Tongkang or barge is very easy to spot. Because the vehicle has a body shape almost perfect box. In addition, the barge is an unmanned ship because it requires a fishing boat.

The construction of barges usually implements a balanced construction system (Longitudinal Framing) from bow to stern. The system is implemented by placing the main framework in the long direction of the ship. This is done to give strength to the style that works along the length of the ship.

However, there are also those who use a spanning and transverse construction (combination). The construction is adjusted to the size to the type of payload.

The barge has several types based on their functions and cargo. The following are some types of barges that are commonly used.

Tongkang can be used as a place to live. Usually, bars are found in several countries such as North India (Kashmir), Cambodia, Laos, Canada, and Australia. The use of barges as residences is carried out in several areas to overcome residential problems.

This type of barge is used to transport dry bulk. Examples of these cargoes are coal, food, organic grains, and many more. This type of parcel is equipped with a crane to facilitate the loading and unloading process.

Tongkang can also be used to transport liquid objects such as fertilizers, chemicals, oil or other objects. Usually this barge is needed to transport liquid goods to the processing plant. Liquid cargo barge is also equipped with advanced pumps and room temperature control machines so that cargo and safety quality are maintained

Trains or cars are also distributed by special barges. Usually the cargo transported is a portable rail train or train. Usually this type of barge is used in several US states.

Economy maaterial transportation such as sand or soil will be transported by split barge. This type of barge is equipped with a hydraulic motorbike and a cylindrical unit so that the loading and unloading process is easier.