When reaching a deconsolidation port of call, barges are launched from the mothership for the remaining part of their journey. The barge carrier concept can broadly be divided into two categories, the “Lighter Aboard Ship” (LASH) and “Barge Container Carrier” (BACO). Other barge carrier types include Heavy Lift vessels and Naval Auxiliary vessels. Two further designs, the “Barge Catamaran” (BACAT) and “Sea Barge” (SEABEE), are currently no longer in use. Barge carriers are typically used for forest products (various types), project, oversized and other cargo (e.g. plant equipment), steel products, and bulk commodities.