Tugboats: The Power Behind Brazil's Maritime Industry

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Authors

Pedro Victor M. Da C. Barcello¹ , Christian Possidônio Ferreira¹ , Maricruz A. Fun Sang Cepeda¹

1. Rio de Janeiro State University (UERJ), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Conference / event

III SESSÕES TÉCNICAS DE CONSTRUÇÃO NAVAL E SISTEMAS, November 2023 (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)

Poster summary

Tugboats are crucial vessels that assist larger ships in port maneuvers, cabotage, and offshore oil extraction activities. In Brazil, the tugboat market has witnessed significant growth in recent years, with a growing fleet, increasing power, and advancements in environmentally friendly technologies. The WS Centaurus, the most powerful tugboat in Brazil, exemplifies this trend with its optimized hull design, reduced GHG emissions, and compliance with IMO regulations. As the Brazilian maritime industry continues to expand, the demand for tugboats is expected to remain strong, driving innovation and further advancements in these essential vessels.

Keywords

Tuboats, Maritime industry, WS Centaurus, Tugboats in Brazil, GHG emissions

Research areas

Education, Mechanical Engineering, Ocean Sciences, Energy Engineering, Environmental Sciences

References

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Competing interests

No competing interests were disclosed.

Data availability statement

Data sharing not applicable to this poster as no datasets were generated or analyzed during the current study.

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