The lighter aboard ship (LASH) system refers to the practice of loading barges (lighters) aboard a bigger vessel for transport. It was developed in response to a need to transport lighters, a type of (usually but not always) unpowered barge, between inland waterways separated by open seas.

 

Lighters are typically towed or pushed around harbors, canals or rivers and cannot be relocated under their own power. The carrier ships are known variously as LASH carriers, barge carriers, kangaroo ships or lighter transport ships

Engine
Own Engine: 
yes
Engine info: 
It was developed in response to a need to transport lighters, a type of unpowered barge, between inland waterways separated by open seas. Lighters are typically towed or pushed around harbors, canals or rivers and cannot be relocated under their own power
Dimension
Length: 
18.70 m
Breadth: 
9.50 m
Draught: 
4.00 m
Height: 
2.60 m
Capacity dry cargo: 
380 tons
Area of operation: 
Weser, Rhine
Image: 
IW Class: 
IV or higher