Clamshell dredge loading spoils into a hopper barge

Industry · Dredging

Dredging.
Move the spoils. Hold the line.

From spud-anchored dredge platforms to bull-railed hopper barges that carry spoils to disposal sites, Sentinel configures floats for every step of the dredging cycle.

Dredge platforms

Spud-anchored bases for clamshell, bucket, or hydraulic dredges holding station against current.

Hopper barges

Custom hopper builds or bull-rail conversions to transport spoils to disposal sites.

Support floats

Tender platforms for crew, fuel, and parts in extended dredging campaigns.

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Dredging FAQ

Direct answers about heavy deck barges, charter terms, and global delivery.

How much spoils can a hopper barge carry?+
A bull-rail conversion on a 10×40×7 Heavy Duty section carries roughly 50 tons of saturated spoils per section. Dedicated hopper builds with deeper hold geometry carry significantly more.
Can I run a hydraulic cutter dredge from a Sentinel barge?+
Yes — most cutter dredges up to 12-inch discharge run from a Heavy Duty barge platform with internal spud wells. We size the float to your dredge spec and discharge pipe routing.