Pushed tow system

Wegner — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 09:42:13 +0000

The possibility to transport big capacities by interlinking barges is also used in combination with self-propelled motor vessels of same or similar size. In this case the merits of the self-propelled motor vessel are combined with those of the pushed tow system.

Length:

185.00 m

Own Engine:

yes

Breadth:

11.40 m

Draught:

3.50 m

Area of operation:

(mostly) Rhine

Engine info:

The engine power of modern motor vessels (up to 1.99 kW (2,600 PS)) and their navigational and technical equipment allows for up to three additional “Europe“ barges, which increases the loading capacity to as far as 10,000 t.

Capacity dry cargo:

6000 tons

Image:

IW Class:

Vb or higher

Pushing unit with two barges

Wegner — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 08:40:12 +0000

Based on the towage technique486, the pushing unit is formed by a variable number of non-motorized barges interlinked with a tug. Depending on the waterway prospects, different formations are possible.