The Future of
Towage is here
Built for power, precision, stability, control and versatility
- The world’s most advanced and efficient tug
- The TRAnsverse tug can perform a wider variety of jobs, do them faster, and with greater fuel efficiency
- More responsive to Pilot requirementsand dynamic, on-demand control needed for ship handling and complex operating conditions
- The ‘Swiss army knife’ of tugs: Can operate in complex and close-quarter operating contexts, with all ship types and sizes in challenging weather and tidal conditions
- 50% expanded dynamic operating envelope for broader weather and sea-state conditions.
By experts, with experts, for experts.
- Design by Robert Allan Ltd and Svitzer
- Developed through deep partnerships with pilots, engineers, classification societies, and towage customers globally
- 26m, 29m, 32m and 35m variations – all high fuel efficiency
- Available in electric, hybrid, dual-fuel and conventional fuel options. Biofuel enabled.
- Patented staple with double-ended hull and in-line propulsion with omni-directional thrust
- Unique and only available with Svitzer.
For more information, download the TRAnsverse Tug White Paper here.
Dynamic, responsive, powerful, versatile and sustainable
- Highly manoeuvrable and can be operated in tight spaces such as canals and locks.
- Can provide steering force on the bow at low speed
- No need to sail around the bow/stern for pushing
- Greater responsiveness and operational power
- Generating high forces and doing it quickly
- Easily positioned without imparting unwanted towline forces
Vessel Spotlight: Svitzer Barrington – TRAnsverse 3200
- Length: 32m
- Beam: 13.7m
- Operational draft: ~6.1m
- Bollard pull: 81t
- Speed Astern: 14.4 knots
- Speed sideways: 7.5 knots
- Max (escort) steering force (10kts): 124 tonnes
- Max Braking Force (10kts): 186 tonnes
- Fuel: Conventional diesel (biofuel enabled)
Port of operation: Port of Newcastle, NSW, Australia, supporting 166-168 million tonnes of cargo per annum shipped via 4,600+ vessel calls. Services require high operational efficiency, safety and reliability. Vessels assisted: Capesize bulk carriers, Ro-Ro, LoLo, Tankers, General Cargo and Cruise vessels.
The TRAnsverse Advantage
- Up to 15% improved fuel efficiency, contributing directly to decarbonisation goals
- Side stepping capability at greater than 7 knots
- Superior control during dynamic towing, with increased direct and indirect forces at speeds up to 8 knots
- Finger-tip precision control – ability to move between direct and indirect modes with stability and responsively to Pilot’s command
- Reduced training time and higher safety margins, thanks to intuitive, ergonomic controls.
Be quick to secure new build options with Svitzer today. Contact our Commercial team to discuss.
