GB/T 2884.2-2009

This standard specifies the principal dimensions, hull form parameters, and structural requirements for integrated barges designed for direct transport between main and branch routes within the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River and its connecting waterway network. It is applied by shipbuilders, classification societies, and logistics operators to ensure barge standardization for efficient cargo handling, fleet interchangeability, and safe navigation in inland waterway systems. The standard supports the optimization of barge series for bulk cargo transport, such as coal, ore, and construction materials, across China's inland river logistics network.