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Fleetlist

Horses for courses


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 powerful fleet stands for over

7,000 tons

of combined bollard pull

 

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COMMITMENT TO THE ENVIRONMENT

 

HYBRID 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.

 

IMO TIER-III

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.

 

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> 70 – 100 tons
Bollard pull

 

VB Bremen Fighter | ETV

VB Cheetah

VB Panther

VB Tiger

VB Geeste

VB Hunte

VB Eagle | IMO TIER II

VB Hawk | IMO TIER II

VB Emoe

VB Kiwi | IMO TIER II

VB Peter

VB Rob

VB Ambition

VB Kracht | Hybrid-powered

VB 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

VB Endeavour

VB Tragen

VB Dolphin

VB Rotterdam

VB Southampton

RT Innovation

VB Pioneer

VB Magnum

VB Resolut

VB Perfect

VB Prompt

VB Rasant

Superman

Manxman

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> 60 - 70 tons
BOLLARD PULL

 

VB Bever | Offshore

VB Meteor

VB Bear

VB Bison

VB Spirit

VB Mercury 

VB Beagle

VB Explorer |  IMO TIER II

VB Fritzi   |  IMO TIER II

VB Henni

VB Luca 

VB Amber | IMO TIER II

VB Grizzly | IMO TIER II

VB Jade

VB Koala | IMO TIER III

VB Kodiak  IMO TIER II

VB Panda | IMO TIER III

VB Coral

VB Emerald

VB Ruby

VB Pearl

VB Seal

VB Shark

VB Stingray

Strathdee

VB Strathdon

VB Phoenix

VB Bremen

VB Seine

VB Elbe

VB Rebel

VB Ebro

VB Ivy

VB Hudson

VB Schelde

VB Argus

Marksman

Serviceman

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36 - 60 tons
Bollard pull

 

Roman

Trueman

Nobleman

Pullman

Merchantman

Yorkshireman

Statesman

Englishman

Scotsman

Masterman

Irishman

Guardsman

Lloydsman

Riverman

Kingsman

Tradesman

VB Donau

VB Wilhelmshaven

VB België

VB Furie

Lieven Gevaert

VB Triumphante 

VB Cavalier

VB Falcon

VB Thamesbank

VB Texelbank

VB Sterling 

VB Victory

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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Specifications VB Bear

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Propulsion system
  • Z-Peller
IMO Number

9701982

Tonnes bollard pull

70 tons

Beam

12 ,00 / 12,63 m

Length

24, 74 /22,22 m

Draft

5,95 / 6,45 m

Air Draft

13,25 m

Specifications VB Bison

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Propulsion system
  • Z-Peller
IMO Number

9701994

Tonnes bollard pull

70 tons

Beam

12 ,00 / 12,63 m

Length

24, 74 /22,22 m

Draft

5,95 / 6,45 m

Air Draft

13,25 m

Specifications VB Spirit

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Propulsion system
  • Z-Peller
IMO Number

9597355

Tonnes bollard pull

70 tons

Beam

12 ,00 / 12,63 m

Length

24, 74 /22,22 m

Draft

5,95 / 6,45 m

Air Draft

13,25 m

Specifications VB Mercury

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Propulsion system
  • Z-Peller
IMO Number

9597367

Tonnes bollard pull

70 tons

Beam

12 ,00 / 12,63 m

Length

24, 74 /22,22 m

Draft

5,95 / 6,45 m

Air Draft

13,25 m

Specifications VB Explorer

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IMO Number

9803807

Tonnes bollard pull

70 tonnes

Beam

12.6 m

Length

28.2 m

Draft

5.3 m

Air Draft

16.3 m

Specifications VB Luca

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Propulsion system
  • Azimuth Stern Drive
IMO Number

9889826

Tonnes bollard pull

70 tonnes

Air Draft

16.3 m

Specifications VB Henni

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Propulsion system
  • Azimuth Stern Drive
IMO Number

9668025

Tonnes bollard pull

61.2 tonnes

Air Draft

15 m

Specifications VB Fritzi

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Propulsion system
  • Azimuth Stern Drive
IMO Number

9863924

Tonnes bollard pull

70 tonnes

Air Draft

16.3 m

Specifications VB Coral

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Propulsion system
  • Azimuth Stern Drive
IMO Number

9314260

Tonnes bollard pull

66 tons

Beam

11 m

Length

33 m

Draft

5.6 m

Air Draft

19 m

Specifications VB Koala | TIER III

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Propulsion system
  • Azimuth Stern Drive TIER III
IMO Number

9502714

Tonnes bollard pull

64 tons

Beam

12.2 m

Length

32.3 m

Draft

5.6 m

Air Draft

17.5 m

Specifications VB Panda | TIER III

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Propulsion system
  • Azimuth Stern Drive TIER III
IMO Number

9502697

Tonnes bollard pull

64 tons

Beam

12.2 m

Length

32.3 m

Draft

5.6 m

Air Draft

17.5 m

Specifications VB Pearl

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Propulsion system
  • Azimuth Stern Drive
IMO Number

9314272

Tonnes bollard pull

66 tons

Beam

11 m

Length

33 m

Draft

4.4 m

Air Draft

19 m

Specifications VB Bremen

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Propulsion system
  • Voith-Schneider
IMO Number

9211212

Tonnes bollard pull

60 tons

Beam

11 m

Length

32.5 m

Draft

5.5 m

Specifications VB Amber

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Propulsion system
  • Azimuth Stern Drive
IMO Number

9365130

Tonnes bollard pull

65 tons

Beam

11.60 m

Length

25 m

Draft

5.30 m

Air Draft

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Specifications VB Emerald

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Propulsion system
  • Azimuth Stern Drive
IMO Number

9314296

Tonnes bollard pull

65 tons

Beam

11 m

Length

33 m

Draft

5.6 m

Air Draft

19 m

Specifications VB Grizzly

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Propulsion system
  • Azimuth Stern Drive
IMO Number

9397121

Tonnes bollard pull

66 tons

Beam

12.2 m

Length

32.3 m

Draft

5.6 m

Air Draft

17 m

Specifications VB Jade

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Propulsion system
  • Azimuth Stern Drive
IMO Number

9365142

Tonnes bollard pull

65 tons

Beam

11.6 m

Length

25 m

Draft

5.3 m

Air Draft

16 m

Specifications VB Kodiak

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Propulsion system
  • Azimuth Stern Drive
IMO Number

9397119

Tonnes bollard pull

66 tons

Beam

12.2 m

Length

32.3 m

Draft

5.6 m

Air Draft

17.5 m

Specifications VB Ruby

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Propulsion system
  • Azimuth Stern Drive
IMO Number

9314284

Tonnes bollard pull

65 tons

Beam

11 m

Length

33 m

Draft

5.6 m

Air Draft

19 m

Specifications VB Seal

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Propulsion system
  • Azimuth Stern Drive
IMO Number

9448188

Tonnes bollard pull

65 tons

Beam

12 m

Length

32 m

Draft

5.36 m

Air Draft

20 m