South American Shipyard Launches First Tug
Nautican Units Offer Proven Performance Gains in Shallow Water Applications
An international collaboration came together in the construction of a new river pusher tug. Concordia of the Netherlands designed the RP6000 tug for the Japanese and South American owned Astillero Tsuneishi Shipyard, using Nautican high-efficiency nozzles and Nautican’s triple-rudder design. This is the first tug for the Astillero Tsuneishi Shipyard, established in a remote region of Paraguay in 2008. Read more...
Edgar Kotokak
First Application of Integrated Nautican Nozzles and Rudders Drives Improved Performance
Nautican installed customized, high-efficiency nozzles and triple rudders on the pusher-towing tug, the Edgar Kotokak. This refit significantly increased the vessel’s thrust, maneuverability and fuel efficiency, generating significant cost savings. Additionally, by supplying the nozzles and rudders as an integrated unit, Nautican reduced shipyard installation time and cost. Read more...
Hoku Ke’a
Integrated Nautican Nozzles and Rudders Reduce Shipyard Installation Time and Improve Vessel Performance
Nautican installed its High-Efficiency Nozzles, Triple Rudders and Propellers on the 108 foot, twin screw, ocean going tug, Hoku Ke’a, to give the vessel the muscle to tow larger barges while at the same time maintaining inter-island transit times. Read more...
