Guide · Spec
Sectional barge
vs spud barge.
They're not opposites. A sectional barge describes how the platform is built — modules locked together. A spud barge describes what it does — holds station with vertical spuds. Most marine contractors run sectional spud barges that do both.
The confusion comes from product-category language: brochures talk about "sectional barges" and "spud barges" as if they're different products. They're different attributes of the same product. A sectional barge can be a spud barge. A spud barge is almost always sectional. The question isn't which type — it's which sections to lock together.
The right way to think about it
Sectional describes the construction method. Sectional barges are built from interchangeable steel modules that lock together on site into any rectangular deck. Spud barges are platforms that hold station with vertical steel piles (spuds) dropped through wells in the deck.
Internal spud wells go through the deck and anchor the barge while working; several internal options are offered. External spud wells move anywhere on the outside and pin into the existing connecting angle that joins the barges. Both are available on the Standard 10×40.
What to specify
- Model, section count and intended equipment loads.
- Internal wells through the deck or movable external wells pinned into the connecting angle.
- Water depth, spud requirements and an optional rake at the head of the tow.
Pin those together with the pin-flange connection system and confirm the layout and loads with your quote. Engineered and stamped drawings come with every barge; Transport Canada approved.
Questions
Sectional vs spud — common questions
Pricing, specs, lead times, and delivery — straight answers.