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
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
> 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
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
Tugs
Specifications VB Bear
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
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
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
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
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
Propulsion system
- Azimuth Stern Drive
IMO Number
9889826
Tonnes bollard pull
70 tonnes
Air Draft
16.3 m
Specifications VB Henni
Propulsion system
- Azimuth Stern Drive
IMO Number
9668025
Tonnes bollard pull
61.2 tonnes
Air Draft
15 m
Specifications VB Fritzi
Propulsion system
- Azimuth Stern Drive
IMO Number
9863924
Tonnes bollard pull
70 tonnes
Air Draft
16.3 m
Specifications VB Coral
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
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
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
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
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
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
?
Specifications VB Emerald
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
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
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
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
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
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