RApide Series

For many decades Robert Allan Ltd. has designed tugs, barges and specialized work boats for the shallow waters of Canada's northland, and has applied this expertise to projects in other parts of the world with similar conditions. The result is a portfolio of very specialized, extreme shallow draft pusher tugs designated as the RApide series.

RApide tugs can be propelled by dual (2), triple (3) or quadruple (4) conventional screws (S), Z-drives (Z) or, in some cases of extreme shallow draft, water jets (J). Designs are designated by length, propulsion type and number of screws, e.g. RApide 4500-Z4. A related press release covers a fleet of pusher tugs and barges designed for Louis Dreyfus Company in Brazil.

Key features

• Extreme shallow-draft pusher designs for major river transportation systems
• Twin, triple or quadruple screw; conventional, Z-drive or water jet propulsion
• Shallow-draft experience combined with CFD analysis

Applications

River barge pushing and inland transportation in shallow waters.