Barge SB508
Basic data
| Category: | Workboat |
| Year of construction: | 1969 |
| Length: | 1930 cm |
| width: | 486 cm |
| Depth: | 113 cm |
| Material: | Steel |
| Motorization: | None |
| Berth: |
Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Specifications
Freight Push Barge SB508 Ready for New Deployment
The freight push barge SB508 is a steel workboat with a story. She was built in 1969 and subsequently served for over 56 years with Waternet and its predecessors, including DWR (Department of Water Management and Sewerage). That history is reflected in her practical layout and clear focus on functional use. Anyone looking for a freight push barge for sale for inland waterways, or a robust push barge for transport and support during operations, will find the SB508 an interesting starting point. The vessel is offered via BoatAuction and is auctioned as a lot, allowing interested parties to assess her based on the available information and the attached documentation.
With her steel hull, she is designed for work: think moving materials, supporting projects on canals and ditches, or serving as a platform for maintenance work on lakes and rivers. The SB508 has been used commercially, making her particularly suitable for parties seeking a proven steel workboat with real-world operational history.
Freight push barge SB508 now in the online auction. Anyone can bid up to and including 18 May 2026.
What type of vessel is the SB508 exactly?
The SB508 is a freight push barge—i.e., a barge without its own propulsion and without steering. She is intended to be pushed or towed by a push boat or tug. This also explains why steering gear, rudder, and wheelhouse are listed as not applicable. For buyers looking for an inland navigation barge as a cargo platform or as a work pontoon with transport capability, this type is attractive precisely because of its simplicity and straightforward integration into a push or tow combination.
What are her dimensions and what does that mean in practice?
According to the provided data, she is approximately 22 metres long. The remaining dimensions are also stated in the lot information. In practice, a length of this order means the vessel is well suited to inland-waterway operations where manoeuvrability and logistics matter, such as urban routes, canal zones, and project locations with limited space. At the same time, a push barge of this size typically offers sufficient deck/cargo space for commercial applications. She has been used on inland waterways, canals and ditches, lakes, ponds, and rivers, indicating a broad operational range.
Which documents are available and what is their status?
Documents are listed with this freight push barge that are essential for many buyers. A measurement certificate (meetbrief) is present, number HN 13042, valid through 16/10/2035. In addition, an SI certificate is mentioned, SI 12047 C, which was valid until 06/03/2019. All details can be found in the documents attached to the lot. The ENI number is unknown or it is unclear whether one is present. For interested parties who value paperwork and history, it is reassuring that there is at least a valid measurement certificate available and that the remaining certification information has been provided transparently.
What condition is the vessel in, and what can you expect from a steel workboat from 1969?
The condition is stated as good. At the same time, it is important to approach her as a steel workboat with a long career in the public and commercial sector. That means she was built to work, and her value lies primarily in her function, her construction, and her deployment possibilities. For a buyer considering a steel push barge, it is therefore sensible to allow for an independent inspection and a plan for any preservation or paintwork, in line with the intended use.
What applications is she suitable for if you buy her now?
The SB508 may be attractive to contractors, marine civil works companies, site managers, and logistics parties looking for a workboat for inland waters. Think transporting materials, temporarily storing equipment on the water, or using her as a stable work platform for maintenance of quay walls, bridges, or banks. She is also a logical candidate for organisations seeking a practical freight push barge for project-based deployment—precisely because she has no complex propulsion or steering equipment on board, keeping operation and management straightforward.
This freight push barge SB508 is offered via BoatAuction. She invites a new phase: back to work again, in a role that suits her character as a no-nonsense push barge with a long service record. Potential buyers are advised to review the lot attachments and align her capabilities with the intended cruising area and desired use.
Please note: additional documentation has been added to this lot — including the measurement certificate, SI documents, and the most recent thickness measurement report.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- We advise making use of the viewing day.
- The boat is in the water.
- It concerns a VAT boat, the bid price is increased by 21% VAT.
- This boat is delivered without a trailer.
- there are no keys to the boat present.
- There is no boat crane or trailer ramp available at the storage location where you pick up the boat.
- The GPS tracker mounted on the cargo push barge will be removed prior to transfer.
- This boat is sold under general auction conditions.
- This concerns a public auction, which means that the purchase cannot be returned based on the legal right of withdrawal.
| Brand | Barge |
| Type | SB508 |
| Length | 1930 |
| Width | 486 |
| Depth | 113 |
| Clearance height | 140 |
| Year of construction | 1969 |
| Material | Steel |
| Last antifouling treatment | - |
| Control | N/A |
| Location control | N/A |
| Rudder | N/A |
| Dinghy | No |
| Is a trailer included? | No |
Freight Push Barge SB508 Ready for New Deployment
The freight push barge SB508 is a steel workboat with a story. She was built in 1969 and subsequently served for over 56 years with Waternet and its predecessors, including DWR (Department of Water Management and Sewerage). That history is reflected in her practical layout and clear focus on functional use. Anyone looking for a freight push barge for sale for inland waterways, or a robust push barge for transport and support during operations, will find the SB508 an interesting starting point. The vessel is offered via BoatAuction and is auctioned as a lot, allowing interested parties to assess her based on the available information and the attached documentation.
With her steel hull, she is designed for work: think moving materials, supporting projects on canals and ditches, or serving as a platform for maintenance work on lakes and rivers. The SB508 has been used commercially, making her particularly suitable for parties seeking a proven steel workboat with real-world operational history.
Freight push barge SB508 now in the online auction. Anyone can bid up to and including 18 May 2026.
What type of vessel is the SB508 exactly?
The SB508 is a freight push barge—i.e., a barge without its own propulsion and without steering. She is intended to be pushed or towed by a push boat or tug. This also explains why steering gear, rudder, and wheelhouse are listed as not applicable. For buyers looking for an inland navigation barge as a cargo platform or as a work pontoon with transport capability, this type is attractive precisely because of its simplicity and straightforward integration into a push or tow combination.
What are her dimensions and what does that mean in practice?
According to the provided data, she is approximately 22 metres long. The remaining dimensions are also stated in the lot information. In practice, a length of this order means the vessel is well suited to inland-waterway operations where manoeuvrability and logistics matter, such as urban routes, canal zones, and project locations with limited space. At the same time, a push barge of this size typically offers sufficient deck/cargo space for commercial applications. She has been used on inland waterways, canals and ditches, lakes, ponds, and rivers, indicating a broad operational range.
Which documents are available and what is their status?
Documents are listed with this freight push barge that are essential for many buyers. A measurement certificate (meetbrief) is present, number HN 13042, valid through 16/10/2035. In addition, an SI certificate is mentioned, SI 12047 C, which was valid until 06/03/2019. All details can be found in the documents attached to the lot. The ENI number is unknown or it is unclear whether one is present. For interested parties who value paperwork and history, it is reassuring that there is at least a valid measurement certificate available and that the remaining certification information has been provided transparently.
What condition is the vessel in, and what can you expect from a steel workboat from 1969?
The condition is stated as good. At the same time, it is important to approach her as a steel workboat with a long career in the public and commercial sector. That means she was built to work, and her value lies primarily in her function, her construction, and her deployment possibilities. For a buyer considering a steel push barge, it is therefore sensible to allow for an independent inspection and a plan for any preservation or paintwork, in line with the intended use.
What applications is she suitable for if you buy her now?
The SB508 may be attractive to contractors, marine civil works companies, site managers, and logistics parties looking for a workboat for inland waters. Think transporting materials, temporarily storing equipment on the water, or using her as a stable work platform for maintenance of quay walls, bridges, or banks. She is also a logical candidate for organisations seeking a practical freight push barge for project-based deployment—precisely because she has no complex propulsion or steering equipment on board, keeping operation and management straightforward.
This freight push barge SB508 is offered via BoatAuction. She invites a new phase: back to work again, in a role that suits her character as a no-nonsense push barge with a long service record. Potential buyers are advised to review the lot attachments and align her capabilities with the intended cruising area and desired use.
Please note: additional documentation has been added to this lot — including the measurement certificate, SI documents, and the most recent thickness measurement report.
VIEWING DAY INFORMATION
- The viewing day of this Barge SB508 is on Monday 18 May 2026 van 11:00 until 13:00 in Amsterdam (NL).
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- We advise making use of the viewing day.
- The boat is in the water.
- It concerns a VAT boat, the bid price is increased by 21% VAT.
- This boat is delivered without a trailer.
- there are no keys to the boat present.
- There is no boat crane or trailer ramp available at the storage location where you pick up the boat.
- The GPS tracker mounted on the cargo push barge will be removed prior to transfer.
- This boat is sold under general auction conditions.
- This concerns a public auction, which means that the purchase cannot be returned based on the legal right of withdrawal.
| Brand | Barge |
| Type | SB508 |
| Length | 1930 |
| Width | 486 |
| Depth | 113 |
| Clearance height | 140 |
| Year of construction | 1969 |
| Material | Steel |
| Last antifouling treatment | - |
| Control | N/A |
| Location control | N/A |
| Rudder | N/A |
| Dinghy | No |
| Is a trailer included? | No |
