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is designed to carry liquid cargoes inside, rather than on top. since tanker barges are used to transport fuels, oils, and even water from point to point, they are designed to be more ship-like than deck barges, for better towing characteristics. tanker barge decks are usually encumbered with large pipes
, valves, pumps, and other plumbing, unlike deck barges which are usually clear of such obstructions. a hopper barge also carries its cargo inside, loaded directly through the top. it may have cargo hatches or covers to keep out the rain, and does not have a smooth continuous deck. hopper barges are...
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