Tug Work Boat

Tug Work Boat

Our 19.9m Aluminum Tug Work Boat is purpose-built for port operators, marine contractors, shipyards and maritime authorities. It undertakes harbour berthing and unberthing assistance, barge positioning, short-range coastal towing and nearshore marine support tasks.
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Description

Our 19.9m Aluminum Tug Work Boat is purpose-built for port operators, marine contractors, shipyards and maritime authorities. It undertakes harbour berthing and unberthing assistance, barge positioning, short-range coastal towing and nearshore marine support tasks.

 

Key Product Highlights

 

  • 5083-H116 marine aluminum welded hull: low maintenance, rust-free service life
  • Two proven propulsion configurations: conventional twin-screw drive or azimuthing thruster
  • Reinforced modular working deck: pre-engineered foundations for towing winch, tow hook, push frame and bollards
  • Fully customisable turnkey build: hull arrangement, power system, wheelhouse and mission equipment configurable 

 

Specification

 

Parameter

Specification

Vessel Type

Aluminum Harbor Tug Work Boat

Overall Length

19.9 m

Length at Waterline

18.29 m

Beam

4.26 m

Moulded Depth

1.88 m

Lightship Displacement

35 t

Hull Material

5083-H116 Marine-Grade Aluminum Alloy

Propulsion Options

Twin-Screw / Azimuthing Drive

Operating Draft

1.2 m (standard twin-screw); 1.25 m (azimuthing)

Bollard Pull

12 t (standard), upgradable up to 16 t, verified by bollard pull trial

Main Engine Power

2 × 330 kW (standard), optional upgrade to 2 × 400 kW

Maximum Speed

11 knots, cruising speed 8 knots

Crew Capacity

4 persons

Primary Application

Harbor Assistance, Barge Handling, Coastal Towing, Marine Site Support

 

Towing Equipment Selection List

 

Equipment Category

Item

Supply Scope

Towing & Mooring

Towing hook, fixed bollards, fairleads, chocks

Standard

 

Hydraulic towing winch

Optional

 

Mooring winches

Optional

Pushing Operation

Push knees + rubber fendering system

Standard

 

Heavy-duty push frame

Optional

Deck Reinforcement

Reinforced high-load deck zones

Standard

Lifting Gear

Deck crane & lifting strengthening foundations

Optional

Navigation & Comms

Radar, GPS chartplotter, echo sounder, VHF radio, navigation lights

Standard

 

Gyro compass, AIS system

Optional

Special Mission

Fire-fighting pump & monitor, oil-spill response set

Optional

 

Searchlight, emergency lighting

Optional

Certification

Classification survey & statutory inspection

Project-based, quoted separately

 

Flag-state statutory documentation

Owner-furnished (we support application formalities)

 

Propulsion System

 

Two mature propulsion packages are available.


Twin-Screw Propulsion: Preferred for routine harbour towing and barge transfer projects.
Azimuthing Drive: Selected where 360° vector thrust, frequent sideways movement and high precision positioning inside compact basins are required.  

 

Customization Workflow

 

We collect your project information, including operating waters, mission type, target bollard pull, draft limit and certification requirements.
We then carry out engineering configuration review to confirm loading conditions, propulsion selection and deck arrangement.
We finalize the quotation, clarifying supply scope, exclusions, payment terms and delivery schedule.
GA, structural and electrical drawings will be signed off before fabrication starts.
Fabrication proceeds with staged inspections and in-shop functional tests.
Sea trials and performance acceptance are completed, together with handover of full technical documents.
We arrange export packing, shipment and after-sales handover. 

 

Quality Control, Inspection & Document Delivery

 

We carry out phased inspection through the full fabrication sequence. QC records can be supplemented with third-party classification survey under contract.


Material Verification (Pre-production)

  • Verify aluminum plate grade against 5083-H116 material specification
  • Collect mill test certificates and establish full material traceability
  • Validate welding consumables and approved WPS (Welding Procedure Specification)

 

Fabrication Stage Inspection

  • Dimensional inspection after cutting, forming and hull segment assembly
  • Welding surveillance and welder qualification checks
  • Hull assembly, structural alignment and tightness testing

 

Equipment Installation Inspection

  • Inspection of mechanical, piping and electrical installation
  • Shafting / thruster alignment verification
  • Pre-commissioning functional test of all machinery and navigation systems

 

Testing & Acceptance

  • Mooring test and onshore functional commissioning
  • Sea trial programme: speed trial, manoeuvring trial and bollard pull trial (where contracted)
  • Rectification of all non-conformities prior to final acceptance

 

Document Handover (Standard Deliverables)

  • Factory quality records: Material certificates, WPS & welder qualifications, stage inspection reports, sea trial records
  • Drawing package: General arrangement, hull structure, piping and electrical schematics
  • Equipment documentation: OEM certificates, operation & maintenance manuals for all fitted machinery
  • Project-specific documents (on request): Class survey reports, statutory inspection certificates, export paperwork

 

Compliance Clarification

  • Company qualification: ISO9001 certified. We have completed projects surveyed under CCS / ZC / ZY / BV / ABS. 

 

Commercial Procurement Terms

 

MOQ: 1 unit; single-vessel orders are accepted


Warranty:

  • Aluminum hull structure: 2 years from delivery date
  • Rotating mechanical components: 1 year
  • Electrical systems: 1 year
  • Deck fittings & hardware: 6 months
  • Branded main engine, auxiliary engine and thrusters: covered under the OEM's original warranty terms

 

After-sales & Spare Parts:
Free supply of technical manuals and remote troubleshooting support
Spare parts kit available as an optional add-on 

 

FAQ

 

Q: Can this vessel be surveyed under CCS / BV / ABS?

A: Yes. Advise us of your required classification society, class notation and vessel flag at inquiry. Survey scope and related costs will be quoted separately.

Q: What information do I need to provide for an accurate quotation?

A: Operating region, target bollard pull, draft limit, preferred propulsion type, required deck equipment, classification requirements, order quantity and destination port.

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