SAFETY IN TOWING

The reasons for the increased importance of safety while towing are reviewed together with some of the major towing jobs undertaken and the risks involved. Tug casualties are discussed with reference to a particular accident and the various forces generated.

  • 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:
    • Baer, W
  • Publication Date: 1973-5

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Filing Info

  • Accession Number: 00051857
  • Record Type: Publication
  • Source Agency: Ship and Boat International
  • Report/Paper Numbers: Proceeding
  • Files: TRIS
  • Created Date: Apr 5 1974 12:00AM