In this article, we will explore three simple but useful calculations that can be used for towing operations. They...

In this article, we will explore three simple but useful calculations that can be used for towing operations. They...
Introduction Towlines connect a tug to the vessel being towed and are defined by multiple characteristics like Weight,...
In Part 1 of the article, we discussed the regular towing arrangements and how to select the towing gear for the same....
Towing operations seem pretty straightforward – we just need to connect the vessel to be towed to the right sized tug...
In my working with the marine transportation industry for more than a decade now, I have come across many...
Bollard Pull Calculations for Towing Operations Part II - Finding out the maximum feasible tow speed (To read Part I,...
Bollard Pull Calculations for Towing Operations - an Introduction Part I – Calculating the required Bollard Pull (BP)...