Redefining the Towboat

摘要

The carrousel Rave Tug (CRT), equipped with Voith Schneider Propellers (VSP) and currently under construction at Van der Velden Barkemeyer GmbH, will redefine the way tugboat operators apply motion and force and provide improved safety, increased agility and enhanced operational capabilities. The CRT features a specialized towing winch mounted on a ring - the Carrousel Towing System. This unique ring system rotates freely around the tug's deckhouse, creating virtually limitless yaw angles and the ability to carry out maneuvers impossible with any other tugboat concept. Due to the design, the System virtually eliminates the risk of capsizing under a tow load.