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Bludworth Cook ATB Connector System

Articulated tug-barge flexible pushing/connection system with positive-lock bow and flexible side pad options.

Description

The first Bludworth ATB Flexible Pushing System entered service in 1970.

Key features

  • Since 2003 Richard Bludworth and John Cook have refined the Bludworth Cook ATB system to include POSITIVE LOCK bow systems and a flexible side pad system allowing additional barge notch tolerances; pin vs. pad options are available.
  • Bludworth provides design, construction and installation of ATB connection systems, and integration of tug and barge units.

Applications

Tug and barge operators building or converting articulated tug-barge units, from connection system design to installation and tug-barge integration.

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