A NEW TUG BARGE/BARGE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM IN SERVICE

A report on the entry into service of a new tug/barge transportation system involving the pushing of two-barge tandem flotillas in moderately rough water. A sequel to an earlier paper discussing the transportation system concept.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Contained in Proceedings of the 1st North American Tug Convention, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The 26 papers are available for $30.00.
• Corporate Authors:

  North American Tug Convention (1st)

  36/37 Cock Lane
  London EC1A 9BY,   England 
• Authors:
  • Glosten, L R
• Publication Date: 1973-5

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: p. 257-262
• Serial:
  • Publication of: North American Tug Convention (1st)
  • Publisher: North American Tug Convention (1st)

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Barges; Pusher barges; Tug ship interaction; Tugboats; Water transportation
• Old TRIS Terms: Barge transportation systems; Tug barge linkage; Tug barge systems
• Subject Areas: Marine Transportation; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00051837
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Ship and Boat International
• Report/Paper Numbers: Proceeding
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Mar 25 1974 12:00AM