Oil barges are large boats or vessels specifically designed for carrying and transporting oil. They are used to transport large quantities of oil from one place to another, usually through rivers, canals, or open waters. Full definition
for a controversial proposal to park oil barges in the Hudson River. (nystateofpolitics.com)
Shelley Mayer has been a vigorous advocate for the protection of our environment, cosponsoring a bill that prohibited oil barges from anchoring in the Hudson River and securing $ 3 million for flood mitigation aid after Hurricane Sandy. (ballotpedia.org)
Advocated for local environmental issues including opposing the Pilgrim Pipeline and plans to anchor oil barges along the county's Hudson River shores. (ulstercountydemocrats.com)