Towage is all about combined forces. We need to push and pull. We need power and control. It is important to innovate, but also trust in proven technology. Our tugs are powered by horsepower, but above all powered by people. Experienced crew and young talents. There is no leadership without expertise. No tug without a qualified crew.
Our versatile fleet of around 90 powerful tugs, operating in Europe and Offshore, demonstrates our commitment to our customers’ needs and local authorities. As we choose the right tug for the right port, we operate several tug types, like Stern-drive tugs, Z-Peller tugs, Voith Schneider, Rotortugs, and hybrid (Rotor)tugs.
Our most tangible commitment to the environment and emissions reduction are our three hybrid tug boats VB Kracht, RT Evolution, and RT Emotion. Thanks to their batteries and electric motors, these tugs are sailing very efficiently and eco-friendly, delivering fuel savings and optimizing working conditions for the crew.
In January 2020, we became the world's first towage provider to successfully retrofit the tugboat Union Koala to comply with Tier III standards. And in 2021, Boluda Towage has taken four newly-built Damen tugs, the “VB BOLERO, VB RUMBA, VB FLANDES, and VB SAMBA”, into service in the Port of Zeebrugge. These tugs are complying with the most recent IMO Tier-III emissions requirements and are certified with the highest fire-fighting standards.
VB Bremen Fighter | ETV
VB Cheetah
VB Panther
VB Tiger
VB Geeste
VB Hunte
Union Eagle | IMO TIER II
Union Hawk | IMO TIER II
VB Emoe
VB Kiwi | IMO TIER II
VB Peter
VB Rob
VB Ambition
VB Kracht | Hybrid-powered
RT Emotion | Hybrid-powered
VB Evolution | Hybrid-powered
VB Brent
VB Ginger
VB Mars
VB Bolero | IMO TIER III
VB Rumba | IMO TIER III
VB Flandes | IMO TIER III
VB Samba | IMO TIER III
SD Dolphin
Rotterdam
VB Southampton
RT Innovation
VB Pioneer
VB Magnum
VB Resolut
VB Perfect
VB Prompt
VB Rasant
VB Bever | Offshore
ZP Bear
VB Bison
ZP Boxer
ZP Bulldog
VB Beagle
VB Explorer | IMO TIER II
VB Fritzi | IMO TIER II
VB Henni
VB Luca
VB Amber | IMO TIER II
Union Grizzly | IMO TIER II
VB Jade
VB Koala | IMO TIER III
VB Kodiak IMO TIER II
VB Panda | IMO TIER III
VB Coral
Union Emerald
Union Ruby
VB Pearl
VB Seal
VB Shark
VB Stingray
Kindeace
Strathdee
Strathdon
VB Phoenix
VB Bremen
VB Seine
VB Elbe
SD Rebel
VB Ebro
VB Ivy
VB Hudson
VB Schelde
VB Argus
VB Donau
VB Wilhelmshaven
VB België
VB Furie
Lieven Gevaert
VB Triumphante
VB Cavalier
VB Falcon
VB Thamesbank
VB Texelbank
VB Sterling
Union 8
VB Sandon
VB Saturnus
Zeebrugge
VB Braakman
VB Terneuzen
VB Baltic
VB Brake
VB Blexen
VB Berne
VB Blumenthal
VB Rechtenfleth
VB Rönnebeck
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33 m
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32.3 m
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11 m
33 m
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19 m
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25 m
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32.3 m
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65 tons
11 m
33 m
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19 m
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32 m
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32 m
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32 m
5.36 m
20 m
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32 m
3.5 m
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33 m
3.5 m