Recent Projects
Over the years, SMS Towage has developed an extensive portfolio of successful undertakings and satisfied clients.
Read about some of the more challenging tasks we have accomplished in our case studies, and learn more about what happens when SMS Towage are on the job.
Challenges from the Deep
Cardiff Harbour
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Problem
Submarines with hidden propellers aft and wide steering blades require assistance docking in Cardiff.
Brief
To assist in berthing a submarine in Cardiff Harbour.
Solution Overview
- Mobilised Trueman to meet submarine to secure tow lines
- Trueman ran parallel with the submarine to connect the lines
- Care and attention taken with the lines to avoid the submarines propellers
- Onces docked in the harbour Trueman kept the lines taught for safe removal
The Wrath of the Irish Sea
Belfast Port
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Problem
Force 11 gales threaten the engine of a seismic survey vessel struggles with 8 tow arrays deployed in the Irish Sea.
Brief
To assist a seismic survey vessel survive a violent storm in the Irish Sea.
Solo in Gdynia
Gdynia Harbour
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Problem
A 300x90 barge requires towage to berth in Gdynia with no second tug available to assist.
Brief
Bring a 300x90 barge through a narrow cut safely to berth in Gdynia.
A Team Effort in Portsmouth
Portsmouth Harbour
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Problem
A grounded 60ft training yacht that had suffered engine failure in Portsmouth harbour required recovering so that the entrance could be re-opened.
Brief
To remove the yacht from the busy harbour entrance and get crew and vessel back to safety.
Into the Swell
Larne Harbour
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Problem
The barge master requested 2 x ASD tugs to pick up his barge (JB119) and berth it at the Curran quay within Larne Harbour. SMS was then tasked with the job.
Brief
To safely bring JB119 to port in Larne Harbour.
