PROTECTOR CLASS TRACTOR TUGS
Overall Dimensions
| Length: |
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120' |
| Breadth: |
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41' 6" |
| Depth: |
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16'11" |
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Protector-Class tugs are U.S.-flag tractor tugs designed for ship assist and escort. These
tugs feature Voith Schneider twin cycloidal propulsion and a hydrofoil-shaped skeg that provides
for greatly improved steering, control, and seakeeping ability when the vessel is running at high
speeds in the skeg-first direction. In addition, the unique hydrodynamics of the hull result in
increased tons of steering and braking forces, which are available to assist or control a vessel
at higher speeds.
The improved hull and skeg designs represent the next generation of tractor tugs. Among the
innovations are a stern holddown arragement that allows the vessel's operator to switch qucikly
from an escort mode to a ship docking mode and a pilothouse control console arranged for maximum
visibility and ease of use.
These vessels are classed by the ABS as A1 Ocean Services and FFV Class 1. They are fully
instrumented, with pilothouse-controlled engine rooms and deck machinery, and the latest in
navigational and communications technology.
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