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 Cavalier
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 VB Falcon
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 VB Texelbank
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 VB Thamesbank
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 VB Sterling
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 VB Victory
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 Bremerhaven
Propulsion system
- Voith-Schneider
IMO Number
9015871
Tonnes bollard pull
50 tons
Beam
10 m
Length
31.4 m
Draft
5 m
Specifications Tradesman
IMO Number
9875862
Tonnes bollard pull
52.73 tonnes
Beam
10.84 m
Length
22.40 m
Draft
4.85 m
Specifications Trueman
IMO Number
9908970
Tonnes bollard pull
53.80 tonnes
Beam
10.84 m
Length
22.4 m
Draft
4.55 m
Specifications Nobleman
IMO Number
9655901
Tonnes bollard pull
53 tonnes
Length
24.40 m
Draft
4.95 m
Specifications Pullman
IMO Number
9788239
Tonnes bollard pull
51 tonnes
Beam
10.85 m
Length
22.4 m
Draft
4.4 m
Specifications Merchantman
Propulsion system
- Azimuth Stern Drive
IMO Number
9429883
Tonnes bollard pull
50 tonnes
Beam
9.15 m
Length
24.39 m
Draft
4.4 m
Specifications Yorkshireman
IMO Number
9429883
Tonnes bollard pull
50 tonnes
Beam
9.15 m
Length
24.93 m
Draft
4.4 m
Specifications Statesman
Propulsion system
- Azimuth Stern Drive
IMO Number
9429883
Tonnes bollard pull
50 tonnes
Beam
9.15 m
Length
24.39 m
Draft
4.4 m
Specifications Englishman
Propulsion system
- Azimuth Stern Drive
IMO Number
9429883
Tonnes bollard pull
50 tonnes
Beam
9.15 m
Length
24.4 m
Draft
4.4 m
Specifications Scotsman
Propulsion system
- Azimuth Stern Drive
IMO Number
9429883
Tonnes bollard pull
50 tonnes
Beam
9.15 m
Length
24.39 m
Draft
4.4 m
Specifications Masterman
IMO Number
9569023
Tonnes bollard pull
45 tonnes
Beam
9.15 m
Length
24.39 m
Draft
4.4 m
Specifications Irishman
Propulsion system
- Azimuth Stern Drive
IMO Number
9429883
Tonnes bollard pull
40 tonnes
Beam
8.5 m
Length
23.9 m
Draft
3.5 m
Specifications Guardsman
Tonnes bollard pull
40 tonnes
Beam
9.10 m
Length
27 m
Draft
3.50 m
Specifications Lloydsman
IMO Number
9850513
Tonnes bollard pull
53.86 tonnes
Beam
10.48 m
Length
22.40 m
Draft
4.40 m