How safe is a tug when towing?
It would always be prudent to err on the side of caution and introduce a safety factor of 25% - 50% or be fully aware of the BP limitations of the tug in the circumstances. It is important to understand the effect of the pivot point on any vessel but particularly with tugs when towing.
Can a stern tug tow over the stern?
For a conventional tug, towing over the stern, while running astern, is an inherently unstable mode of operation. The tow speed was too high to replicate earlier, successful entries using Ijsselstroom as the stern tug.
Why did a tug and TOW unit contact a third party vessel?
The Club has suffered many claims where the tug and tow unit have contacted a third party vessel, berth or other fixed floating object due to misjudging the prevailing weather conditions when manoeuvring. Adverse weather conditions can be caused by any of the following: The action of wind against tide.
What is a quick release towing hook?
Manufactured for exceptional performance, Glen’s Quick Release Towing Hooks provides a trusted towing solution for ships, tugboats, harbour, coastal and other marine vessels, even under the harshest marine weather conditions. Disc Type quick release towing hooks are designed with a rotary disc that replaces the traditional towing hook.
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