Heavy Transport

BOABARGE 38 Passes Smoothly Under De Hef Bridge in Rotterdam

Heavy lift barge BOABARGE 38 passed beneath Rotterdam’s historic De Hef bridge without difficulty. Oudkerk B.V. coordinated the arrival with support from tugs operated by Muller Dordrecht and partners.

Photo source: Oudkerk B.V.

7, November 2025
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It’s always quite a sight when large vessels manage to slip under a bridge — and this time was no exception. The heavy lift barge BOABARGE 38 made its way through Rotterdam’s historic De Hef railway bridge without difficulty, despite her impressive dimensions of 152 × 38 metres.

Oudkerk B.V. coordinated the barge’s arrival at the Port of Rotterdam, supported by several partners, including tugs from Muller Dordrecht.

Source: Oudkerk B.V. LinkedIn post

Tags: BOABARGE38, DeHef, heavytransport, marineoperations, MullerDordrecht, OudkerkBV, PortOfRotterdam, Towage

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