Shipborne barges, all series — Classification and main requirements
Shipborne barges, all series — Classification and main requirements
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ISO 9382:1990 is an international standard prepared by ISO/TC 8 (Shipbuilding and marine structures) that specifies the classification and main requirements for shipborne barges of all series. The standard defines the key parameters required for the safe carriage, handling and transport of unpropelled, unmanned barges that are designed to be loaded, secured and carried on board a carrying vessel, and to be pushed or towed on suitable waterways.
This document focuses on practical requirements such as overall dimensions, displacement and maximum deadweight for series 1–4 barge types and includes informative annexes with additional cargo and bibliographic data.
ISO 9382:1990 is directly useful for professionals and organizations involved in the design, operation and regulation of shipborne barge operations. Typical applications include:
Benefits of following ISO 9382:1990 include improved interoperability, safer cargo handling, clearer design baselines and harmonized documentation across international operations.
The standard references and aligns with other ISO documents that detail the main dimensions of each series individually. Notable related standards include those that publish main dimensions for series 1, 2, 3 and 4 shipborne barges. Users should consult the bibliography in Annex B and the listed ISO series standards for detailed dimensional tables and complementary specifications.
For implementation, review table 1 and Annex A in ISO 9382:1990 to confirm the applicable series data and use those values when planning design, loading and transport operations involving shipborne barges.
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