DEMONSTRATIONS AT ROTTERDAM "Wereld Haven Dagen"
Performed in combination with large tug
from Fairplay simulating sea going vessel
Below are sequential shots of escorting manouvre starting at 9
knots
Sailing at 45 degrees to towline force approx 55 tonnes
Sailing at 75 degrees to towline approx
65 tonnes, heeling 28 degrees
Please note that towhook/line submerges and counters the capsizing
force
Speed is reduced and tug turned at 90 degrees to towline
Tug turns towards towline and follows tow