ContainerTug B.V. Releases Two New Models

Young Dutch ship design, engineering and construction company ContainerTug B.V. follows on the introduction of the ContainerTug 600S early last year with the release of two new containerized workboat models, the Containerbarge 1200D and the ContainerBarge 1200P.

 

Both models include the company’s standard feature: they can be transported as a standard 40 foot container.

 

The Containerbarge 1200D concerns a dual diesel engine propelled small cargo support boat providing optimum flexibility for workboat operators. The boat is equipped with two Volvo D5A TA engines that both deliver 121 HP at 1,900 rpm and offer a bollard pull of 1.8 tons and a speed of 8 knots.  With 18 tons load capability, ample diesel and fresh water storage tanks, 45 m2 deck space and high-maneuverability the ContainerBarge is an all-round cargo support vessel able to transport general cargo, fuel, and fresh water. Due to its relatively high propulsion output the ContainerBarge is further able to also push an non-propelled ContainerBarge (CB1200P) thus doubling its capacity making it economically and able to follow you wherever work is to be done, the designer said.

 

The ContainerBarge 1200P pontoon is propelled by the multifunctional workboats of ContainerTug B.V. like the designer’s CT 600S or the CB 1200D, providing 20-24 tons load capability per pontoon. A large deck space and a modular coupling system enable the pontoons to be coupled head on or sideways. The ContainerBarge is an all-round cargo pontoon able to transport general cargo, rolling equipment, etc. Due to its simple transport and installation system, the ContainerBarge can be installed on a project site in less than 2 hours so deployment will be swift and economically. 

 

ContainerTug B.V. says its idea is as simple as it is innovative, responding to the desire to increase area of operation in a cost-efficient manner. Ben de Vries , director of ContainerTug B.V. explains, “Transportability is becoming increasingly important in a market where companies are forced to be flexible. Despite the tight constraints of the (ISO) container sizes, we again succeeded in developing a versatile workboat set up.”

 

He added, “The sizes of these all-round work boat and pontoons is identical to that of a standard 40-foot container. The ContainerBarge features integrated container fittings at all corners and is therefore stackable. The hull is solidly constructed out of Grade A steel and can, if desired, be delivered with a class certificate.”