Research on work methods for tugs in ports

Tug assistance in ports for increasing ship maneuverability, mooring and unmooring operations is a very important issue. New tugs are given increased possibilities; nevertheless, at the same time, work methods for tugs, including advantages and disadvantages must be carefully studied, evaluated and...

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Main Authors: Vytautas Paulauskas, Donatas Paulauskas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Vilnius Gediminas Technical University 2011-10-01
Series:Transport
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Online Access:https://www.tede.vgtu.lt/index.php/Transport/article/view/5651
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Summary:Tug assistance in ports for increasing ship maneuverability, mooring and unmooring operations is a very important issue. New tugs are given increased possibilities; nevertheless, at the same time, work methods for tugs, including advantages and disadvantages must be carefully studied, evaluated and practically applied. The article presents the results of the carried out research on the work methods of a new type of tugs, thus offering recommendations for how to avoid drawbacks of working with new tugs during ship mooring operations.
ISSN:1648-4142
1648-3480