Abstract
The article provides an analytical overview of the terminology used in international and domestic practices of the tugbarge transport. The ambiguity and inconsistency of the application of certain terms are established, and the absence in the domestic literature of synonyms and a clear understan-ding of some foreign concepts are determined. In addition, there is a abcence of scientific research in the field of the topic under consideration. In this regard, the purpose of the article is to clarify and generalize the conceptual apparatus used in the operation of the tugbarge fleet.