How Tug Girding Can Lead to Capsizing
Tug girding is a rapid force-and-geometry failure. Official accident reports show how transverse towline load develops, why recovery time disappears, and which controls matter.
Research
Category: Research
Why Dredging Alone Does Not Solve the Mega-Ship Problem
Dredging can provide the depth and under-keel clearance larger ships need. It cannot by itself provide shorter stopping distances, lower windage, wider turns or adequate towage control.
The Hidden Capacity of a Port Is Control
Channel depth and berth length do not tell the whole story. A port also needs enough control to move large vessels safely.
Simulation Study: Could a Connected CRT Have Helped Prevent the Dali Collision?
A Novatug simulator study tested one connected Carrousel Rave Tug after a containership lost propulsion near critical infrastructure.
How Escort Tugs Control Large Vessels at Speed
Escort tugs control a moving ship by applying steering and braking force through a connected towline. The useful force depends on speed, position, geometry and tug design.
The Cascade Is Already at Your Berth
Larger container ships move through the network, bringing vessel-control and infrastructure demands to ports that may not have planned for them.
How the Novatug Maritime Incident Dataset Is Built
The scope, source hierarchy, classification rules and limitations behind Novatug’s live maritime incident dataset.
Static vs Dynamic Bollard Pull: What Escort Towage Needs to Show
Static bollard pull is a useful certified reference. Escort towage also needs clear steering and braking performance data at speed.