Novatug establishes consultancy

Novatug, the Rotterdam-based specialist behind the design of the revolutionary Carousel towing system for tugboats, has established an international tugboat equipment sourcing consultancy for vessel owners and shipyards.

Rolf Kievits, general manager of Novatug, says, “There are huge shortages of certain types of equipment in today?s market. But Novatug is in a position to offer a valuable service to help owners and shipyards find the right equipment in the right place, at the right time, at the right price.

“Over a period of years, in the course of its extensive research and development activities, Novatug has built up a comprehensive database of difficult-to-access information which could prove invaluable to owners and yards who may be up against tight deadlines and who do not have the time or resources to locate and secure items of equipment which are urgently needed to complete tug-building or repair contracts.”

Robert Rodenburg, naval architect at Novatug, adds, “In the process of developing various tug designs and propulsion lines, Novatug has collected a huge amount of information about the tug-building market, particularly in connection with suppliers of propulsion-related equipment. In a market characterised by acute supply shortages, this information could prove to be an invaluable resource in trying to meet owners? building schedules and deadlines.”