SECOND INTERNATIONAL TUG CONFERENCE

Thirty-one papers by various authors are presented. The topics discussed include operation and performance of towboats, tugs and tug-barges; design of yaw controlling units, tow ropes, pneumatic fenders, cable control systems, heavy duty towing winches and engine room monitoring system; cathodic protection; and the effect of nozzles on steering characteristics.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Proceedings of International Tug Conference, 2nd, London, October 25-28, 1971.
• Corporate Authors:

  Reed (Thomas) Industrial Press Limited

  36/37 Cock Lane, Saracen's Head Building
  London EC1A 9BY,   England 
• Authors:
  • Troup, K D
• Publication Date: 0

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Cables; Ducted propellers; Fenders; Pneumatic equipment; Steering; Towboats; Towing devices; Tug ship interaction; Vehicle design
• Uncontrolled Terms: Ship design
• Old TRIS Terms: Pneumatic fenders; Steering characteristics; Towing cables; Tug barge operations
• Subject Areas: Design; Marine Transportation; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00046637
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Engineering Index
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Sep 27 1973 12:00AM