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Tugboats: The Unsung Heroes of Ports

Tugboats may not be household names, but if you’ve ever visited a port, you’ve almost certainly seen these indispensable vessels at work.

Their primary mission is to assist large ships - vessels that can stretch 300 to 400 meters in length - in safely entering, exiting, and docking at ports.

Given the immense size of some ships, precise maneuvering within ports is challenging, and docking under their own power can be difficult. Despite a tugboat’s modest 20–40 meter length, it can provide crucial support by pushing and pulling these massive ships to ensure their safe navigation and docking.

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