Tug Horse Power for Android

11 things about Tug Horse Power

1. This app uses data collected by the user to calculate the tug's power and bollard pull required to push a barge at a specified speed and environment.

2. The app will calculate the required bollard pull and power to push or tow a barge or group of barges in open water or inland waterways (protected waters).

3. The app also calculates the tugs power and bollard pull required for a storm condition to hold a barge.

4. It is recommended to have a Bollard Pull certificate for the tug but is not required as it is already factored into the calculations.

5. The input requires barge dimensions (although this doesn't have to be a barge) and deck cargo dimensions to calculate the areas the environment will act upon.

6. The bollard pull is shown in MT and required Power of the tug is in HP and kW.

7. The app should be used to select the appropriate tug (propulsion system) based on the required Bollard Pull.

8. The area of the cargo requires the user to measure the front and side areas for input into the app.

9. All calculations are done using DNV recommendations and Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering best practices.

10. App is useful for tug operators, captains, operational management, and Naval Architects and Marine Engineers involved in Marine Towing Operations for selection of tug for push/towing operations.

11. The hull of the vessel is input into the app and those calculations are already done for you.