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Why are barges needed to move cargo and passengers between Naoero and oceangoing ships?
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Barges are required to transport cargo and passengers between Naoero and oceangoing ships because the island lacks natural harbors or wharves. Consequently, all maritime arrivals and departures must be shuttled via barge between these vessels and a small artificial anchorage.1