A study of Voith tractors in ice

Voith tractor tug Bugsier 16 regularly breaks ice in Germany’s Baltic ports. (photo courtesy of Voith)

Hard winters frequently lead to the formation of ice in many ports and harbours. Tugs often act as icebreakers and to the uninitiated some modern tugs appear to be particularly susceptible to damage.

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