Add detachable battery-electric propulsion and positioning capability to barges, pontoons and work platforms — without permanent hull conversion or a fixed thruster room.
Towbot is particularly suited to assets that move infrequently, are repositioned by tugs, or require temporary propulsion for a specific project or season.
Inland barges and pontoons operating on rivers, canals and sheltered waterways where a detachable unit can provide manoeuvring and positioning support.
Work barges, crane barges and floating work platforms that require temporary propulsion capability without permanent engine-room modifications.
Floating transhipment platforms that need precise positioning during cargo transfer operations, with the ability to reassign the unit between compatible assets.
The unit can be reassigned between compatible assets, reducing the capital cost of adding propulsion to a fleet of non-propelled vessels.
A Towbot unit can be moved between compatible assets in the fleet, so one unit can serve multiple barges at different times rather than requiring a permanent installation on each.
The temporary hull attachment system is designed to be fitted and removed without drydocking, reducing downtime and the cost of the conversion process.
Battery-electric operation at the point of use — no direct exhaust emissions from the Towbot unit during manoeuvring and positioning operations.
Share your asset type, dimensions, operating area and current positioning arrangement. We will assess the right Towbot configuration for your fleet.
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