1st U.S.-built Rotorburg tug design

The first US-built Rotortug-designed tug was delivered in mid-February to Seabulk Towing of Fort Lauderdale, Fla. The ART 80-98 ‘Trident’ was constructed by Master Boat Builders of Bayou La Batre, Ala. Rotorbug B.V. is a Netherlands-based company specializing in the design of the Rotorbug tug design. The design distinguishes itself by using a triangular propulsion configuration dating back to 1998. Rotortug B.V. has an exclusive design contract with Robert Allan Ltd allowing the former to concentrate on development and marketing. The Alabama firm has been in business since 1979, specializing in work boats for the offshore oil and gas industry, and fishing vessels. (Source: Maritime Journal 03/01/17)