Towing & Ship-Assist · Bollard Pull
'Bollard pull' is a measure of a tug's:
- ATop speed in knots
- BStatic pulling force, measured at zero speed against a fixed point✓ Correct
- CFuel capacity
- DDeck strength
Explanation
Bollard pull is the towing force a tug exerts at zero speed, typically certified by a test against a load cell at a fixed bollard. It is the standard way to compare tug power for towing and ship-assist work, though escort steering forces can far exceed it.
Authority: Towing terminology
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