A split hopper barge, or split barge, carries dredged material from the dredger to the disposal or reclamation site and discharges it by opening its hull lengthwise. Boogaard Brokers has been selling dredging equipment since 1923. Our current listings include non-self-propelled split hopper barges of 845 and 1,100 m³ and self-propelled split hopper barges of 1,100–2,300 m³, built between 2002 and 2024.
Above you will find the split hopper barges we currently offer. Each listing shows the hopper capacity, main dimensions, year and yard of build and, where available, the class. Contact us for the general arrangement plan, class status, inspection and delivery options. Many vessels are sold before they are published, so if the capacity you need is not listed, send us your requirements.
As a rough guide to size: barges below about 500 m³ work on inland waterways and in small harbours; 500–1,500 m³ is the common range alongside a backhoe or grab dredger, both towed and self-propelled; above 1,500 m³ split hopper barges are usually self-propelled and work with larger dredgers on capital and reclamation projects.
We do not publish prices. The value of a used split hopper barge depends mainly on:
For a price indication on a listed vessel, contact us. For an independent market value, see our vessel valuation reports.
The hull consists of two halves connected by hinges on deck and opened by hydraulic cylinders. The barge is loaded alongside a backhoe dredger, a grab dredger or a cutter suction dredger with a barge-loading system. At the disposal site the cylinders open the hull, the load drops to the seabed, and the hull closes again for the return trip. The same principle is used on split-hull trailing suction hopper dredgers.
We guide buyers from the first enquiry to delivery: specifications, inspection, negotiation, the Memorandum of Agreement and transfer of ownership. See our dredger brokerage services.
Also see our tugboats for towing non-self-propelled barges, and our bottom door barges. Owners who want to sell can list their split hopper barge with us.
Yes. Split barge, split hopper barge and split hull barge are names for the same type of vessel.
That depends on the output of your dredger and the sailing distance to the disposal site. You need enough barge capacity to keep the dredger working while other barges are sailing or discharging. We can help you work this out.
Yes, by an ocean-going tug or as cargo on a heavy-lift vessel. We advise on the most practical option for the route.
Yes. List your vessel with us on a no cure, no pay basis, or ask for a valuation first.
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