THE 'FOREST' OF TUG DESIGN TODAY

Tugs today are very expensive and it is important to make the best use of the capital involved. This paper comments broadly on the developments relative to propulsion, stability, hull form and arrangements.

• 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:
  • Allan, R F
• Publication Date: 1973-5

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 159-162
• Serial:
  • Publication of: North American Tug Convention (1st)
  • Publisher: North American Tug Convention (1st)

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Engine efficiency; Hulls; Propulsion; Shrouded propellers; Stability (Mechanics); Towboats; Tugboats; Vehicle design
• Uncontrolled Terms: Ship design
• Old TRIS Terms: Hull configurations; Propulsive efficiency; Towboat stability; Tug stability
• Subject Areas: Design; Marine Transportation; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00051860
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Ship and Boat International
• Report/Paper Numbers: Proceeding
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Apr 5 1974 12:00AM