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.
As vessels become larger, weather conditions more extreme and ports more congested, the demand for tugs to assist vessels safely in and out of ports and terminals continues to increase. The logical extension is that tugs have gradually needed to become more powerful (and more fuel intensive) – however the TRAnsverse tug’s design and technical features have shifted that assumption. The TRAnsverse tug is more dynamic, more powerful, 15% more fuel efficient and able to perform a range of tasks at different vectors – providing a 50% increase in operating envelope.
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.
