A barge is a flat-bottomed, riverine vessel primarily designed for the bulk transport of cargo on navigable waterways. From a technological perspective, its design optimizes stability and maximum load capacity while maintaining a low operational draft, enabling movement through rivers and canals with varying depths. The functional principles involve maximizing buoyancy to support heavy payloads, utilizing propulsion systems suitable for consistent, low-speed movement. Modern construction techniques employ various materials and hull shapes to enhance efficiency and handling capabilities for large-scale industrial shipping.