Barge SB515 now in the online auction. everyone can bid until 18 May 2026.
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Cargo push barge SB515 for work and transport
This cargo push barge SB515 is a tough, functional steel workboat, built in 1970 at shipyard N.A. Bernhard Jr. She has a long service history in water management: for over 55 years the vessel worked for Waternet and its predecessors, including DWR (Department of Water Management and Sewerage). You can feel that background in everything about her: this is not a yacht to show off with, but a practical cargo push barge built to carry, to be pushed, and to do what is required of her. For anyone looking for a commercial inland vessel, a push barge for transport, or a robust workboat for projects on canals, ditches, lakes and rivers, this is an interesting lot on BoatAuction.
With her steel construction and businesslike appearance, the SB515 is well suited to professional use. The vessel is designed as a push barge and therefore has no steering system of her own, no rudder and no wheelhouse. That is exactly what makes her deployable in combination with a push boat or tug, depending on your operation and cruising area. She has been used on inland waterways and in urban waters, underlining her character as a work platform and transport unit for commercial deployment.
Cargo push barge SB515 now in the online auction. Anyone can bid up to and including 18 May 2026.
What type of vessel is the SB515 exactly?
The SB515 is a cargo push barge, intended to transport cargo or equipment in a pushed convoy. The vessel has no propulsion or steering of her own and is therefore a typical work craft that you couple to a push boat. Because of her layout, she is of interest to parties looking for a push barge for inland transport, or to organisations that need a workboat as a floating platform for maintenance, dredging or water-management activities. Her year of build (1970) and her background with Waternet also provide a clear indication of the type of work for which she has been used.
What are the vessel’s dimensions and what do they mean in practice?
The cargo push barge SB515 has a length of 19.30 metres, a beam of 3.487 metres and a draught of approximately 1.15 metres. That combination makes her compact enough for many inland waterways, while still offering sufficient size for serious use. The beam is practical for routes where space can be limited, such as canals and urban waterways, and the draught suits a variety of conditions on lakes and rivers. Anyone looking for a steel push barge with practical dimensions for versatile use will find these measurements a logical starting point.
Which documents and certificates are available?
Documentation is available with this lot that is essential for many buyers. The vessel has a measurement certificate (Meetbrief) HN 9360, valid up to and including 12-12-2027. In addition, an SI 12039 C certificate is present, valid up to and including 07-03-2027. The ENI number 03800056 is also stated, with registration number 03800056. All details can be found in the attachments linked to the lot. For anyone specifically looking for a cargo push barge with a measurement certificate and a workboat with valid papers, this is an important advantage, as you can clearly verify in advance what is available administratively.
How has she been used and who is she interesting for?
The SB515 has been used commercially on inland waterways, canals and ditches, lakes, ponds and rivers. This makes her attractive for contractors, water authorities, logistics parties and project organisations that want to deploy a push barge for material transport, support during works, or as a floating work platform. For parties looking for a steel workboat for temporary projects, this type of vessel can also be practical, precisely because she can easily be combined with existing pushing capacity. The vessel is offered without a tender and without a trailer, which suits her professional character and size.
Those searching on BoatAuction for a cargo push barge SB515, a 19-metre steel push barge, or a workboat for inland waterways with a measurement certificate will find a lot here with a clear provenance and a clear set of documents. Be sure to review the attachments for the exact specifications and validity dates, and form a complete picture of her possibilities for your intended use.
