Configurable detachable thrust
Towbot combines detachable hull interface, electric propulsion, onboard energy, sensing and operator control in a scalable marine platform.
Product family
The range is marketed for application assessment, pilot development and customer-specific projects. Final specifications are fixed through engineering and contract review.
Lead development platform for selected inland and sheltered-water operations.
Mid-range platform for larger assets, longer duties and temporary project deployment.
High-thrust platform concept for heavy floating assets and selected ship-assist duties.
Power class does not by itself determine delivered thrust, endurance or vessel suitability. Propulsor selection, hull interaction, battery sizing, environmental conditions and approval basis are application-specific.
Common architecture
A repeatable platform structure reduces reinvention while preserving the flexibility needed for different vessels and operating environments.
A temporary interface engineered for the compatible hull surface, load case and controlled release philosophy.
Azimuth or directional propulsors, battery/BMS, distribution, thermal management and charging sized as one system.
Cameras, lighting, navigation sensors, authenticated communication, HMI, logging and deterministic safe states.
Claimed capability
Capabilities are offered through a defined, project-specific operating envelope—not as one-size-fits-all guarantees.
Approach, positioning and control functions can be automated while a designated operator retains authority.
Full-direction thrust can be engineered for demanding conditions subject to vessel interaction, sea state and the approved operating envelope.
Duty cycling, charging, battery strategy and fleet rotation can be designed for continuous port service.
Selected operating profiles may reduce annual assist cost; each case is modelled against actual movements and present towage arrangements.
Towbot can replace or supplement selected tug-assist tasks where the technical, operational and regulatory case supports it.
Deployable units avoid permanent vessel conversion and can be moved between compatible assets or locations.
Start with the operating problem
Share the vessel type, manoeuvre, location and present tug or positioning arrangement. We will scope an initial application assessment and the information needed for a credible business case.
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