Dutch invention helps prevent towline failure

The new Azmuthal Friction Free Towing Point will reduce wear on towlines

The Rotterdam based shipping company Rotortug (KST) BV and ASD Ship Design from Alblasserdam have invented a revolutionary device to prevent towline failures on tugs, due to chafing against a fixed ‘staples’ and fairleads.

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