Barge SB501 now in the online auction. everyone can bid until 18 May 2026.
Cargo push barge SB501 ready for work
The cargo push barge SB501 is a tough, steel workboat with a long track record on Dutch inland waterways. She was built in 1969 and subsequently served for more than 56 years with Waternet and its predecessors, including DWR (Department of Water Management and Sewerage). You can feel that history in every detail: this is not a leisure craft, but a practical cargo push barge designed to perform in day-to-day operations on canals, ditches, lakes, ponds and rivers. For anyone looking for a commercial vessel, a push barge for transport, or a robust work barge for water management and logistical jobs, the SB501 offers an interesting starting point within this BoatAuction auction.
With her length of 19.30 metres and beam of 4.82 metres, the vessel presents itself as a generously sized platform. The draught of approximately 0.98 metres makes her suitable for many inland waters where deeper-draught vessels are less practical. Thanks to her steel construction, she is built for a lifetime of hard work, with the no-nonsense appearance you would expect from a workboat that has been used commercially for years.
Cargo push barge SB501 now in the online auction. Everyone can bid up to and including 18 May 2026.
What type of vessel is the SB501 exactly?
The SB501 is a cargo push barge, intended to be pushed by a push boat or tug. She therefore has no steering system of her own, no rudder and no wheelhouse on board. This makes her ideally suited as a push barge for inland shipping applications where you need cargo capacity and stability without the complexity of having her own propulsion. As such, she is of interest to parties who already have a pushing unit, or who want to use her as a work platform, storage barge or project barge for operations on the water.
Which dimensions and characteristics are important for use?
At 19.30 metres long and 4.82 metres wide, this steel push barge offers a generous footprint for cargo, equipment or fit-out. The draught of around 0.98 metres supports deployment on a wide range of inland waters, including canals and ditches, as well as rivers and lakes. The construction material is steel, which suits the character of a commercial vessel that needs to take a knock and lends itself well to functional modifications. Those searching for terms such as steel push barge, buy cargo push barge, workboat inland waterways or 19-metre push barge will often find in this type of vessel exactly the combination of space and simplicity that works well in practice.
Which documents and certificates are available?
Documentation is included with this lot, which is essential for many buyers. There is a measurement certificate (Meetbrief) HN 13211, valid until 5 December 2025. In addition, there is an SI certificate (SI 10653 C) valid until 20 June 2027. The ENI number 03800055 is also stated, with registration number 03800055. The details can be found in the attachments to the lot, making it clear for interested parties to assess in advance whether the paperwork matches the intended use. For those specifically looking for a push barge with a measurement certificate or a workboat with certificates, this is an important part of the overall picture.
The SB501 was built at Scheepswerf Grave, a name that will sound familiar to many in the sector. Her use has always been commercial, which aligns well with buyers looking for a functional cargo push barge for transport, support in water projects, or as a stable pontoon-like work platform.
Anyone considering this cargo push barge SB501 via BoatAuction is looking at a vessel with history, clear specifications and a practical foundation. She invites being put back to work on the water—exactly where she has felt at home for decades.
