TUGBOATS : TYPES AND CHARACTERISTICS

Tegljači, mali brodovi sa snažnim pogonom, sastavni su dio pomorstva još od polovice 19. stoljeća. Bez njihove asistencije veliki brodovi bi teško plovili između skučenih tjesnaca i pronalazili svoje mjesto na vezu unutar luka. Tegljači imaju ključnu ulogu u razvitku luka i lučkih djelatnosti, a vrlo važnu ulogu imaju i u rastućim potrebama naftne industrije. Također, veoma su efikasni u spašavanju i protupožarnoj zaštiti, a mogu se koristiti i kao ledolomci. Danas, gotovo dvjesto godina nakon njihove prve uporabe, potražnja za novim tegljačima raste, a posljednje prognoze i izvješća industrije upućuju na svijetlu budućnost djelatnosti tegljenja.Tugboats, small ships with powerfull machinery, are an integral part of maritime affairs since the half of 19th century. Without their assistance, it would be difficult for large ships to navigate between the narrow channels and to find their place on berth within the ports. Tugboats have a crucial role in the development of ports and port activities and a very important role in the growing needs of the oil industry. Also, they are very effective in rescue and fire protection and can be used as ice breakers. Today, almost two hundred years after their first use, the demand for new tugboats is growing, and latest forecasts and industry reports indicate a bright future for towing activities