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LASH Lighter (WKT_41)
DGIF baseline 2026-1, the latest. Earlier baselines: timemap.
RDF: wkt_41.ttl
- Name
seaBeeLashBarge- Attribute
- WKT Vessel Type
- Definition
- A lighter comprising part of cargo carrying system using specially built ships.
- Description
- Cargoes are loaded into LASH lighters which are towed to a LASH ship where they are embarked. At their destination the LASH lighters are disembarked and towed away to their unloading berths. Special berths or anchorages are sometimes designated for LASH ships.
- Synonyms
- LASH Barge
- Accepted
- 2013-10-18
- Allowed for
Source: DGIF 2026-1 QEA model, DGIWG. Standard: DGIWG 206-3. Licence: CC BY 4.0, © DGIWG.