A manobra do navio: o uso de práticos e rebocadores

Abstract

This monograph shows and compares the different types of HarbourTugs, exposing their differences, advantages and disadvantages in the maneuvers of ships, it also shows new types of propulsion and rudders that are facilitating shiphandling and the life of Pilots and Masters. Also exposes basic concepts related to the use of the pilotage services.The first chapter deals with the characteristics of the main types of tug boats and performance on free sailing maneuvering. This comes to the conclusion that the choice of the tug to be used in the maneuver depends on some factors to be studied.The chapter II shows the Assisting Methods in which the tug can act, analyzing its basic features and some physical phenomenon which tugs are subject to each method. In the third chapterwe have a brief demonstration of innovative rudder and propulsions systems, their uses and advantages over the conventional systems.The last chapter describes the pilot showing some procedures that must be followed to a correct and safe use of its services, as well as some responsibilities.