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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

6,000 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.

Read more about our sustainable approach

> 70 – 100 tons
Bollard pull

 

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

RT Peter

RT Rob

RT Ambition

VB Kracht | Hybrid-powered

RT Emotion | Hybrid-powered

RT 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

Southampton

RT Innovation

RT Pioneer

VB Resolut

VB Perfect

VB Prompt

VB Rasant

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> 60 - 70 tons
BOLLARD PULL

 

VB Bever | Offshore

ZP Bear

ZP Bison

ZP Boxer

ZP Bulldog

VB Beagle

VB Explorer |  IMO TIER II

VB Fritzi   |  IMO TIER II

VB Amber | IMO TIER II

Union Grizzly | IMO TIER II

Union Jade

VB Koala | IMO TIER III

VB Kodiak  IMO TIER II

Union Panda | IMO TIER III

VB Coral

Union Emerald

Union Ruby

VB Pearl

SD Seal

SD Shark

VB Stingray

Kindeace

Strathdee

Strathdon

VB Phoenix

VB Bremen

VB Seine

VB Elbe

SD Rebel

VB Ebro

VB Hudson

VB Schelde

VB Argus

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36 - 60 tons
Bollard pull

 

VB Donau

VB Wilhelmshaven

VB België

VB Furie

Lieven Gevaert

Union 5

VB Cavalier

Union 11

Thamesbank

Texelbank

Union 7

Union 8

VB Sandon

VB Saturnus

Zeebrugge

Braakman

VB Terneuzen

VB Baltic

VB Brake

VB Blexen

VB Berne

VB Blumenthal

VB Rechtenfleth

VB Rönnebeck

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Specifications VB Seine

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Propulsion system
  • Azimuth Stern Drive
IMO Number

9476393

Tonnes bollard pull

60 tons

Beam

10.43 m

Length

28.67 m

Air Draft

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Specifications VB Schelde

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Propulsion system
  • Azimuth Stern Drive
IMO Number

9402433

Tonnes bollard pull

59 tons

Beam

10.4 m

Length

28.6 m

Draft

4.9 m

Air Draft

16 m (9.7 m mast lowered)

Specifications VB Argus

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Propulsion system
  • Azimuth Stern Drive
IMO Number

9600762

Tonnes bollard pull

62.5 tonnes

Beam

9.8 m

Length

25.8 m

Draft

4.80 m

Air Draft

18 m

Specifications VB Donau

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Propulsion system
  • Azimuth Stern Drive
IMO Number

9389473

Tonnes bollard pull

59 tons

Beam

10.4 m

Length

28.7 m

Draft

4.7 m

Air Draft

17 m

Specifications VB Elbe

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Propulsion system
  • Azimuth Stern Drive
IMO Number

9389485

Tonnes bollard pull

57 tons

Beam

10.4 m

Length

28.7 m

Draft

4.8 m

Air Draft

16 m (9.7 m mast lowered)

Specifications VB Belgie

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Propulsion system
  • Azimuth Stern Drive
IMO Number

9178991

Tonnes bollard pull

53 tons

Beam

10.2 m

Length

30.8 m

Draft

4.7 m

Air Draft

17 m

Specifications VB Furie

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Propulsion system
  • Azimuth Stern Drive
IMO Number

9174567

Tonnes bollard pull

52 tons

Beam

11,14 m

Length

30,8 m

Draft

4,78 m

Air Draft

17,00 mtr

Specifications Lieven Gevaert

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Propulsion system
  • Voith-Schneider
IMO Number

9120140

Tonnes bollard pull

45 tons

Beam

11 m

Length

30 m

Draft

4.5 m

Air Draft

17 m

Specifications Union 5

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Propulsion system
  • Azimuth Stern Drive
IMO Number

9034975

Tonnes bollard pull

47 tons

Beam

9.80 m

Length

31.30 m

Draft

4.76 m

Air Draft

17 m

Specifications VB Cavalier

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Propulsion system
  • Azimuth Stern Drive
IMO Number

9034987

Tonnes bollard pull

47 tons

Beam

9.8 m

Length

31.3 m

Draft

4.76 m

Air Draft

17 m

Specifications Union 11

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Propulsion system
  • Voith-Schneider
IMO Number

9120190

Tonnes bollard pull

45 tons

Beam

11 m

Length

30 m

Draft

4.5 m

Air Draft

17.6 m

Specifications Texelbank

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Propulsion system
  • Fixed pitch Tractor Z-Peller
IMO Number

9060699

Tonnes bollard pull

45 tons

Beam

9.7 m

Length

30.5 m

Draft

5.1 m

Air Draft

16.5 m (13 m lowered mast)

Specifications Thamesbank

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Propulsion system
  • Fixed pitch Tractor Z-Peller
IMO Number

9060704

Tonnes bollard pull

45 tons

Beam

9.7 m

Length

30.5 m

Draft

5.1 m

Air Draft

16.5 m (13 m lowered mast)

Specifications Union 7

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Propulsion system
  • Voith-Schneider
IMO Number

9120164

Tonnes bollard pull

45 tons

Beam

11 m

Length

30 m

Draft

4.5 m

Air Draft

17.6 m

Specifications Union 8

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Propulsion system
  • Voith-Schneider
IMO Number

9120176

Tonnes bollard pull

45 tons

Beam

11 m

Length

30 m

Draft

4.5 m

Air Draft

17 m

Specifications VB Sandon

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Propulsion system
  • Voith-Schneider
IMO Number

9120152

Tonnes bollard pull

41 tons

Beam

11.5 m

Length

30.5 m

Draft

5.3 m

Air Draft

17 m

Specifications VB Saturnus

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Propulsion system
  • Z-Peller
IMO Number

7719052

Tonnes bollard pull

40 tonnes

Beam

8.8 m

Length

27 m

Draft

4.7 m

Specifications Zeebrugge

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Propulsion system
  • Azimuth Stern Drive
IMO Number

8915483

Tonnes bollard pull

39 tons

Beam

9 m

Length

30.9 m

Draft

4.6 m

Air Draft

16.5 m

Specifications Braakman

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Propulsion system
  • Fixed pitch combi
IMO Number

8915457

Tonnes bollard pull

39 tons

Beam

8.70 m

Length

31.99 m

Draft

4.65 m

Air Draft

16.50 m

Specifications VB Terneuzen

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Propulsion system
  • Fixed pitch combi
IMO Number

8915469

Tonnes bollard pull

39 tons

Beam

8.70 m

Length

31.99 m

Draft

4.65 m

Air Draft

16.50 m