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Tug assistance in the port of Hamburg

Modern merchant ships are defined by their excellent manoeuvre qualities, (bow thruster, stern thruster and twin screw system, variable pitch propeller) and can carry out many port manouvers independently. There is no general obligation to accept tug assistances in the port of Hamburg. The decision lies with the captain and is dependent on the vessel’s size, available berths, weather conditions and the knowledge of the port area. The harbour pilot advises the captain of the vessel in this regard. The overall majority of the captains of large vessels make use of the assistance offered by tugboats due to safety reasons. In certain cases the port authorities can order the acceptance of tugboats.

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Orders of tugboats