Drones, making the connection

2018-01-30T10:55:00

Kotug's drone concept aims to remove the bow tug from the danger zone (Kotug)

Rotterdam-based Kotug has applied for a patent to use drone technology to reduce the risks for tugs operating in the so-called danger zone when connecting towlines to ships.

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