GMAP newsletter: Harbour Towage

A harbour tug, more commonly known as a tugboat, is a secondary boat that helps in the mooring or berthing operation of a ship by either towing or pushing a vessel towards the port.

A tug is a special class of boat without which mega ships cannot get into a port.

Along with the primary purpose of towing the vessel towards the harbour, tugboats can be engaged in providing essentials like water and air to the vessel.