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Synergy Oil and Gas are commercial ship brokers based in the UK, but operating both nationally and internationally. Our extensive global client base of vessel operators and owners enables us to efficiently assist with your enquiry on Tugboats.

In addition we can also provide new build work boats / tugs / wind farm vessels etc. constructed to your specification and industry standards.

If you wish to utilise our experience please do not  hesitate to contact us directly at info@synergyoilandgas.org. Or alternatively call us on

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About Tugs

Towing vessels - tugs

Tugs have been in use for almost as long as goods have been transported in ships, progressing from oars, through steam, to today's diesel-powered variants. The name 'Tug' was derived from the very first purpose built towing vessel employed to work on the Clyde, named 'Tug'. There are now over 9,600 tugs registered with Class Societies worldwide.

With a myriad uses for tugs, many different types have evolved to fit each particular niche, loosely defined as -

Harbour (or ship assist) tug

River tug

Seagoing (coastal) tug

Oceangoing tug

Emergency towing vessels (ETV)

Anchorhandling tug (AHT)

Articulated tug and barge (ATB)

Some tugs are designed purely for one of the above roles, while others are 'multi-role', capable of working in two or more of the above categories. Many tugs are also used in the offshore construction industry.