en.Wedoany.com Reported - Hapo International Barging in the Netherlands has reached an agreement to acquire a 32,000-ton deadweight heavy-lift barge. Originally named Hydrodeck, the vessel has been renamed H-461. Measuring 140 meters in length, 40 meters in width, and 12 meters in height, it is expected to join the Hapo fleet by the end of April to enhance its global heavy cargo transportation services.

The barge was built in 2014 by a shipyard under the Damen Shipyards Group and is specifically designed for roll-on/roll-off operations under extreme tidal conditions. Its deck area spans 5,600 square meters, capable of bearing 20 tons per square meter, making it suitable for handling large project cargoes. In recent years, Hapo has carried out structural and operational upgrades on the barge, including installing a double bottom beneath the air tanks and integrating two winch decks. It is now equipped with six 50-ton winches, enhancing operational flexibility.

Following the modifications, the H-461 barge is better suited for long-distance towing, beach landing operations, and offshore heavy lifting or construction activities, including supporting crane operations. Hapo stated that this barge will optimize its transport network and is planned for project cargo transportation in the third or fourth quarter of 2026.

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