Barge, Trawlers & Tug Boat Models

Barges, trawlers, and tug boat models are a special category of ships that cover smaller distances and often carry sea cargo. Read on to learn more about these vessels.

All You Need to Know About Tug Boats

A tug boat moors or berths (or pushes) a ship to the port. These are assistance boats, much like towing carriers for larger vessels and are quite powerful compared to their size. In addition to ships, they are used for barges, oil tankers, and much more. Barges are flat-bottomed cargo ships without self-propellors.

Types of Tug Boats by Use

Tug boats can be inland or oceangoing:

· Inland tug boats are less powerful and are used to maneuver vessels across rivers and escort ships near harbors to the docks.

· Oceangoing tug boats are larger and more powerful. These are used to tow the carriers of various loads including oil tankers, barges, ships, etc.

Did you know that the tug boats used to carry fishing equipment and the catch are called trawlers? They are usually inland and transport the catch to processing units. These units are like factories and facilitate immediate processing and dispatch of the catch to ensure the highest quality.

Tug Boat Types Based on Engineering Design

Conventional tug boats are designed traditionally to have reliable transportation mechanisms that have been trusted since the invention of tugs.

Tractor Tugs are special tug boats with 2 engines, each with multidirectional propulsion capability. They use rotating outboard motors to adjust the thrust (force) required to maneuver heavy loads.

Azimuthal Stern Drive Tugs or ASD-Tugs combine the best of the conventional and tractor tugs.

The primary difference between ASD-tugs and tractor-tugs is that the former offers higher directional stability and lower and more convenient maintenance.

Choose from a wide variety of tug boats and tow-boats at Premier Ship Models. Add the barges, trawlers, and tug boat models to your personal collection.

Difference Between a Tug Boat and a Towboat

We understand that sometimes naval jargon can be confusing. Let us decode them for you. A tug boat ‘pulls’ vessels and is watertight (can face rough waters). Whereas, a towboat ‘pushes’ ships and barges and is not watertight. Tug boats have significantly deeper water propellors than towboats. Due to their limited strength, towboats are used in inland water bodies, usually calmer whereas tug boats can face the harsh sea and oceanic waters.

How Much Does the Average Tug Boat Cost?

Tug Boats are industrial vessels and may cost upwards of $20,000 up to $2,500,000, depending on their size, type, design, and towing strength.

Are Tug Boats Expensive?

Industrial vessels have a certain price point for exceptional engineering that requires precision, scale, and non-negotiable quality. The good news for the enthusiasts of these unique vessels is that Premier Ship Models brings extraordinary craftsmanship to you through miniature barge, trawlers & tug boat Models. Our custom ship models allow you to add a hallmark of yourself to your marine fleet.

Our constructible tug boat model kits are a perfect addition to the collection of those with an unapologetic love for naval engineering. Don’t forget to add your favorite acrylic colors, nameplate, and additional tools to build your custom ship model.