Modular hopper pontoon

Hopper pontoon
Robust build and open hold

#cargo #open hold

A hopper barge is a specialized marine vessel designed primarily for transporting and offloading dredged materials, aggregates, or bulk cargo. It features an open hold—often with reinforced coaming and steel construction—that allows it to carry large volumes of material.

Key Uses of Hopper Barges:

• Dredging Operations: Hopper barges are commonly used to collect and transport sediment removed during dredging, especially in confined or inland waters where manoeuvrability and shallow draft are essential.
• Landfilling and Reclamation: They support coastal and riverbank development by delivering fill material to designated sites.
• General Transport Tasks: Their robust build and open hold make them suitable for moving construction materials, rocks, or debris in marine infrastructure projects.

Combifloat’s recently fabricated hopper float, built on the C7 Quadra platform, exemplifies these capabilities with modular integration, shallow draft suitability, and heavy-duty performance tailored for demanding environments .