Bringing large vessels into port is an important and complex process that requires the ship’s captain, tug skippers and port operators to precisely coordinate their efforts – working as a cohesive unit.
Situational awareness is mission critical here. Port operators need high range and accuracy of navigational measurements, clear visibility and access to relevant information in real time.
SafeTug from Trelleborg provides all this and more to create a more effective pilotage experience. It increases operational visibility for all parties to make port approach, berthing and departure easier, safer and more efficient.
But don’t take our word for it. See SafeTug in action for yourself at every stage of the process with the SafeTug Experience.
At 244 meters long, 42 meters wide, made up of 57,000 tons of steel and carrying approximately $41 million dollars’ worth of cargo, when the personnel at Teesport bring the Agathonissos – and vessels like her – into dock, there’s no room for error.
Watch this video to see how SafeTug helps to simplify this complex process, giving tug skippers, ship pilots and port personnel the vital information and situational awareness they need to bring her in safely.
ID: AGATHONISSOS
Loc: 54° 38’56.1 N 1°08’38.4”W
Hdg: 211.5°
ETA: 0hr 55m
08:14
STAGE 1 - The approach
No. 990-22 // 2.11
Class A1
Exp 03
SafeTug is a revolutionary software solution that enhances collaboration between tug skippers, the bridge team, pilot and port – enabling safer, more efficient operations.
Utilizing the latest technology, SafeTug improves the range and accuracy of navigational measurements, offering true 360° visibility and enhancing situational awareness in real time, to create a more effective pilotage experience.
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The assisted vessel is displayed in red and in true size on the tug skipper's display.
Ship motion and the prediction of the location based on the current motions of the vessel is shown.
All assisting tugs are shown, including our tug in green.
Vessel motion and speed displayed in detail.
ID: AGATHONISSOS
Loc: 54° 38’08.8 N 1°09’09.6”W
Hdg: 206.8°
ETA: 0hr 48m
08:21
STAGE 2 - The escort
No. 990-22 // 2.11
Class A1
Exp 03
See all the action from the pilot’s perspective aboard the Agathonissos tanker in 360°.
ID: AGATHONISSOS
Loc: 54° 38’08.8 N 1°09’09.6”W
Hdg: 206.8°
ETA: 0hr 48m
08:37
STAGE 3 - The turn
No. 990-22 // 2.11
Class A1
Exp 03
Discover the features of Trelleborg’s revolutionary new generation of navigation software.
Dedicated 3D chart kernel with fast-action touchscreen zooming and panning functionality.
Prediction footprints include rate of turn to give a clear picture of the vessel’s movements ahead of time. Past track with adjustable time interval is also included.
Everything you need to maximize visibility and communication between tug skippers and pilot, right at your fingertips.
Experience intuitive, next generation operational software direct from your tablet.
Realtime data exchange between both pilot and tug skipper. No AIS lag and updates of the situation every second.
ID: AGATHONISSOS
Loc: 54° 38’08.8 N 1°09’09.6”W
Hdg: 206.8°
ETA: 0hr 48m
08:52
STAGE 4 - The Push
No. 990-22 // 2.11
Class A1
Exp 03
See all the action from the tug skipper's perspective aboard Ormsby Cross.
ID: AGATHONISSOS
Loc: 54° 37’13.3 N 1°09’31.8”W
Hdg: 347.9°
ETA: 0hr 0m
09:09
STAGE 5 - The Dock
No. 990-22 // 2.11
Class A1
Exp 03
Discover the features of Trelleborg’s revolutionary new generation of navigation software.
Data is filtered down so only information relevant to the current operational phase is provided, allowing for faster, more accurate and more confident decision-making.
SafeTug’s situational overview gives operators speed and direction of current and other vessels instantly, enabling a safer port approach.
SafeTug provides accurate, real-time data to improve communication between the bridge team, pilot and port – increasing situational awareness and reducing margin of error.
Connecting communications between bridge team, pilot and port, SafeTug minimizes downtime of port facilities, leading to fewer incidents and supporting efficiency gains.
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