2022
The Effects of Alternative Fuels on the Design of Harbour and Escort Tugs
by: Robert Gage, P.Eng.
for: ITS
2021
Offshore Fendering System for Ship-handling Tugs
by: Norbert Schumacher, P.Eng.
for: TugTechnology
2020
The Development of the First i-Tug
by: Xuhui (Bill) Hu, P.Eng., Miao Ye, P.Eng., Yuping Liu, Jie Yi
for: ITS
2020
Modern Approaches to Workboat Design
by: Vince den Hertog, P.Eng.
for: The Journal of Ocean Technology
2020
Is There a Battery Electric Tug in Your Future?
by: Mike Phillips, P.Eng., Robin Stapleton, P.Eng.
for: TugTechnology
2019
Escort Tug Safety: Accounting for Dynamic Scenarios in Design and Operations
by: Robert G. Allan, P.Eng., Vince den Hertog, P.Eng., Scott Newbury, P.Eng. , Mike Shives, Ph.D., Brendan Smoker, P.Eng.
for: Tugnology
2018
The Evolution of Tug Design through ITS Eyes
by: Robert G. Allan, P.Eng.
for: ITS
2018
Collaborative Efforts Create the Innovative RAstar 4000-DF Dual Fuel Escort Tug for Challenging Charterer Requirements
by: Todd Barber, P.Eng., Allan Turner, P.Eng.
for: ITS
2018
A Risk Profile for Escorted Tankers and Their Resistance to Collision Damage
by: Robert G Allan, P.Eng., FEC, FRINA, FSNAME, Iain Braidwood, C.Eng., Ph.D, MRINA, MSNAME
for: RINA
2017
Stern Flow Stabilisation to Improve Directional Stability of Tugs with Low Length-to-Beam Ratios
by: Bart Stockdill, Brendan Smoker
for: Tugnology 2017
2016
The State of Tug Safety Today
by: Robert G. Allan, P.Eng.
for: ITS 2016
2016
Revolutionary RAmora Brings Tele-operated Capability to Ship-handling Tugs
by: Vince den Hertog, Oscar Lisagor, Robin Stapleton, Chris Kaminski
for: ITS 2016
2016
Promises Fulfilled – An Newly Completed Tug Fleet Expansion Programme for Tianjin Port
by: Junkui Xiong, Xuhui (Bill) Hu
for: ITS 2016
2015
The Carrousel-RAVE Tug – Design Development of a Unique High-Performance Ship Assist/Escort tug
by: Oscar Lisagor, Andra Papuc, Dirk Juergens, Leendert Muller
for: Tugnology 2015
2014
Improving Towing Safety in Supply Vessels and Anchor-Handling Tugs
by: Robert G. Allan, P.Eng.
for: ITS Conference
2013
Escort Tug Performance Prediction Using CFD
by: Brendan Smoker, Bart Stockdill
for: Tugnology 2013
2013
A Retrospective Look at Technological Developments in the BC Towing Industry: 1959-1979
by: Robert G. Allan, P.Eng.
for: B.C. Towboat Owners Association Conference
2012
The ART 85-35 Class Offshore Support Rotor®tug Fleet for Port Hedland, Australia
by: Robert G. Allan, Jan van Kasteren
for: ITS 2012 Conference, Spain
2011
The RAVE Tug – Application, Hydrodynamic Characteristics and Manoeuvrability
by: Oscar Lisagor, Dirk Juergens, Michael Palm
for: Tugnology 2011
2010
Predicting Tug Behaviour by Analysis of Rated Performance of Coastal Tugs
by: Andra Papuc, Robert G. Allan
for: ITS 2010 Conference, Vancouver
2010
Concept Development, Detailed Design and Construction of the Three Forty Three: North America’s Most Powerful Fireboat
by: Robert G. Allan, P.Eng., Kenneth D. Harford, P.Eng., Derek Noon, Jody Bjerkeset, J. Dalton, W. Siegel
for: 2010 SNAME Annual Meeting, Seattle WA
Awarded the American Bureau of Shipping/Captain Joseph H. Linnard Prize for 2010. Best paper presented to SNAME Annual Meeting 2010, Seattle WA
2009
RAmparts 3200 Tug Design: Evolution & Review
by: Xuhui (Bill) Hu, P. Eng.
for: Middle East Workboat Conference, 2009, Abu Dhabi
2008
The Relative Merits of Different Z-Drive Tug Types
by: Robert G. Allan, P.Eng.
2008
The Evolution of the Z-Tech Concept
by: Robert G. Allan, P.Eng.
for: ITS 2008 Conference, Singapore
2008
RAmparts Tug Development in China
by: Xuhui (Bill) Hu, Capt. Yongliang Pan, Hong Zhu
for: ITS 2008 Conference, Singapore
2008
Modern Tugboats
by: Robert G. Allan, P.Eng.
for: Yearbook of Science and Technology, 2009; McGraw-Hill, Chapter on "Modern Tugboats"
2007
The Concept Design and Testing of a Proposed 100 Tonne BP Escort Rotor Tug
by: Oscar Lisagor, Stephan Donia, Alan Reynolds
for: Tugnology 2007
2007
RAdiKAT: A Twin-Hulled Concept for Offshore Terminal/Escort Tugs
by: Robert G. Allan, P.Eng., Dr. Victor Dubrovsky, Dr. Scs., Ph.D.
for: ITS, Tugnology 2007
2006
High-Performance Tugboats for Offshore Terminal Operations
by: Robert G. Allan, P.Eng.
for: Gastech 2006
2006
A Proposal for Harmonized International Regulations for the Design and Construction of Tugboats
by: Robert G. Allan, P.Eng.
for: ITS 2006 Conference, Rotterdam, Holland
2005
The Impact of Regulations on West Coast Towing Vessel Safety
by: Robert G. Allan, P.Eng.
for: SNAME, May 2005
2005
New Technologies in Tugboat Design for the Oil and Gas Industry-Middle East Developments
by: Robert G. Allan, P.Eng.
for: Society of International Gas Tanker and Terminal Operators, 3rd SIGTTO Middle East Regional Forum, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
2005
New Demands on Offshore Terminal Tugs
by: Robert G. Allan, P.Eng.
for: OSV Singapore 2005, International Conference on Technology & Operation of Offshore Support Vessels, National University of Singapore, Republic of Singapore
2005
Cap Rouge II: Lessons Learned from a Fishing Vessel Tragedy
by: Robert G. Allan, P.Eng.
for: The Royal Institution of Naval Architects, Fishing Vessels, Fishing Technology, and Fisheries Conference, Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK
2004
Ship Design and Construction: Chapter 47 - Tugs and Towboats
by: Robert G. Allan, P.Eng.
for: SNAME Textbook
2004
Escort Tug Technology ... Advances and Challenges
by: Robert G. Allan, P.Eng.
for: IMPA 2004 Congress, Istanbul, Turkey
2004
Escort Tug Design Alternatives and a Comparison of Their Hydrodynamic Performance, National Research Council of Canada
by: Robert G. Allan, P.Eng., David Molyneux
for: SNAME Maritime Technology Conference & Expo 2004, Washington, DC
2004
Cap Rouge II: Analysis of a Fishing Vessel Tragedy
by: Robert G. Allan, P.Eng., Shane Neifer
for: SNAME, Fall Meeting, North Vancouver, BC
2003
The Planning, Design, and Construction of a Major Fireboat for the Port of Los Angeles
by: Robert G. Allan, P.Eng. Kenneth D. Harford, P.Eng., Douglas Moore
for: SNAME, Pacific Northwest Section, Spring Meeting, March 2003, Seattle, WA
2003
The Odyssey Class Ferries: A Canadian Concept for Cost-Effective Adaptable Ferry Systems
by: Robert G. Allan, P.Eng., Mark J. Mulligan
for: Norwegian Society of Chartered Engineers 2nd International Conference on Double-ended Ferries, Ålesund, Norway
2003
Northern Transportation Company Ltd.; Operations in the Canadian Arctic
by: Hans F. Muhlert, P.Eng., Gary Latimer, Mark J. Mulligan, P. Eng.
for: Northern Transportation Company Ltd., and CIMarE, Mari-Tech 2003, Montreal, Quebec
2002
New Tugs, New Technology ... is There a Payback?
by: Robert G. Allan, P.Eng.
for: 15th BC Towboat Industry Conference, May/June 2002
2002
Compact Tugs: Their Evolution, and Recent Developments
by: Robert G. Allan, P.Eng.
for: ITS 2002 Conference, Bilbao, Spain
2002
Application of Rigid-Hull Inflatable Technology to a New Generation of Offshore Support Craft
by: Robert G. Allan, P.Eng., Hans F. Muhlert, P.Eng.
for: CIMarE, Mari-Tech 2002, St. John's, Newfoundland
2001
Worldwide Trends in Tug Design, and Their Impact on the Asian Tug Market
by: Robert G. Allan, P.Eng.
for: Workboat World Asia Conference, Singapore, February 2001
2001
New Approaches to Series Ship Design for Flexibility in Construction and Service; The RAmparts Tugs and Odyssey Class Ferries
by: Robert G. Allan, P.Eng., Mark J. Mulligan, P. Eng.
for: Canadian Institute for Marine Engineering, Mari-Tech 2001, June 2001
2000
West Coast Workboat Designs in the World Market: ... Reflections on 30 Years of International Experience
by: Robert G. Allan, P.Eng.
for: SNAME, Pacific Northwest Section
2000
The Fast Ferry Project for the Alaska Marine Highway System
by: Ken D. Harford, P.Eng., Gary Smith, R.J. Van Slyke
for: Canadian Institute for Marine Engineers High-Speed Vessel Conference 2000 & Beyond
2000
The Evolution of Escort Tug Technology: ... Fulfilling a Promise
by: Robert G. Allan, P.Eng.
for: SNAME, Annual Meeting 2000, Vancouver, Canada
Awarded the American Bureau of Shipping—Captain Joseph H. Linnard Prize for 2001. Best paper presented to SNAME Annual Meeting 2000, Vancouver, Canada.
2000
The Development of a New Generation of High-Performance Escort Tug
by: Robert G. Allan, P.Eng.
for: ITS 2000, Jersey, Channel Islands, United Kingdom
1998
Developments in Escort Tug Technology
by: Robert G. Allan, P.Eng.
for: ITS '98 Conference, Capetown, RSA
1998
Coastal Towing in BC—Cautiously into the Future?
by: Robert G. Allan, P.Eng.
for: B.C. Towboat Owners Association Conference
1997
From Kort to Escort: The Evolution of Tug Design; 1947 - 1997
by: Robert G. Allan, P.Eng.
for: Ship and Boat International (RINA)
1997
Applications for Aluminum Alloys in the Marine Industry - A Current Perspective
by: Robert G. Allan, P.Eng.
for: Alumitech '97 Conference, Atlanta, Georgia
1996
Tug Trends to 2000
by: Robert G. Allan, P.Eng.
for: Ausmarine '96 Conference, Fremantle, Australia
1996
The Planning and Design of Major Routes Car and Passenger Fast Catamaran Ferries for the B.C. Ferry Corporation
by: Ken D. Harford, P.Eng., Stephen Quigley, David Beresford, Mori Flapan
for: International Catamaran Designs Pty. Ltd., 12th Fast Ferry International Conference, Copenhagen, Denmark
1995
The Application and Advantages of Catamarans for Coastal Patrol Vessels
by: Robert G. Allan, P.Eng.
for: SNAME, Pacific Northwest Section
1995
A Review of Escort, Rescue and Salvage Towing Capability in Canadian Waters
by: Robert G. Allan, P.Eng.
for: Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment
1994
The Role and Benefits of Escort Tugs in Canadian Waters
by: Robert G. Allan, P.Eng.
for: Canadian Coast Guard, Ship Safety Branch
1994
The Design of Ship Assist Tugs: — Towards More Cost-Effective Construction
by: Robert G. Allan, P.Eng.
for: ITS '94, Southampton, England
1994
Study of Emergency Towing Services Worldwide
by: Robert G. Allan, P.Eng.
for: Office of Marine Safety, State of Washington
1994
Guidelines for Tug-Tow Combinations on the Great Lakes
by: Robert G. Allan, P.Eng.
for: Canadian Coast Guard, Central Region
1994
Cost Analysis of an Emergency Towing System
by: Robert G. Allan, P.Eng.
for: Office of Marine Safety, State of Washington
1993
The Planning, Design and Construction of Fast Response Fireboats for the Port of Vancouver
by: Donald J. Pamplin, Peter S. Hatfield, Robert G. Allan, P.Eng.
for: SNAME, Pacific Northwest Section, February 1993
1993
The Committee on Design Development (CODD) Report: The Development of High Quality Vessels for the Federal Government
by: Robert G. Allan, P.Eng., I. Glen, A. Kendrick, B. McLaren, J. Stubbs, P. LaCroix
for: Public Works and Government Services, Canada
1993
Structural Design of Two High Speed Aluminum Boats
by: Hans F. Muhlert, P.Eng.
for: SNAME, Pacific Northwest Section
1993
Methods for Preliminary Determination of Escort Tug Requirements
by: Robert G. Allan, P.Eng.
for: The Royal Institution of Naval Architects
1993
Fatigue Failures of Welded Aluminum Shaft Struts on the M.V. "Marine Courier"
by: Ken D. Harford, P.Eng.
for: SNAME, Pacific Northwest Section
1992
The Evolution of Tug Design: The Canadian Experience
by: Robert G. Allan, P.Eng.
for: 12th ITS Convention, Genoa, Italy
1992
The Canadian Tug and Barge Industry: 1970 - 1990; A Synopsis of Trends in Vessel Design and Operation
by: Robert G. Allan, P.Eng.
for: The BC Towboat Owners Association Industry Conference
1991
The Canadian Towing Industry: Tugs, Barges and Their Relationships
by: Robert G. Allan, P.Eng.
for: Canadian Coast Guard, Ship Safety Branch
For reference only – not available to the general public.
1990
"A Tale of Five Tugboats" The evaluation and full scale testing of ship-handling tugs for service in Coos Bay, Oregon
by: Robert G. Allan, P.Eng.
for: 11th International Tug Conference, Halifax, Nova Scotia
1989
Concept Design Studies for the Canadian Coast Guard "Type 500" Search and Rescue Cutter
by: Robert G. Allan, P.Eng.
for: SNAME, Pacific Northwest Section
1988
The Effects of Various Stern Configurations on the Directional Stability of Towed Barges
by: Robert G. Allan, P.Eng.
for: Transportation Development Centre, Transport Canada
1987
Ship Handling in the Port of Churchill—The "Bear" Essentials
by: Robert G. Allan, P.Eng.
for: SNAME, Pacific Northwest Section
1984
Push-Towing Systems in B.C.
by: Robert G. Allan, P.Eng.
for: B.C. Towboat Owners Association Conference
1984
Computer-Aided Design in the Canadian Marine Consulting Field
by: Robert G. Allan, P.Eng.
for: Canadian Shipbuilding & Ship Repairing Association Technical Conference
1978
Present and Future Possibilities for Reducing Energy Consumption in Towing Systems
by: Robert F. Allan
for: Second B.C. Towboat Industry Conference, Victoria, B.C.
1976
The Noise Dilemma: Hindsight or Foresight
by: Ken D. Harford, P.Eng.
for: Canadian Pulp and Paper Association Noise Seminar, Richmond, B.C.
1975
Design of Tug-Barge Systems for Minimum Energy Consumption
by: Hans F. Muhlert, P.Eng., Robert F. Allan
for: SNAME, Pacific Northwest Section
1973
Noise Control on Towboats
by: Ken D. Harford, P.Eng., T.E. Siddon
for: First North American Tug Convention, Vancouver, B.C. 1973
Abstract published in Ship & Boat International vol. 00 pp. 223-230, Thomas Reed Industrial Press Ltd., U.K.
1972
Control of Noise Sources on Sea-Going Tow Boats
by: Ken D. Harford, P.Eng. A.J. Price T.E Siddon
for: Acoustical Society of America, 83rd Meeting, Buffalo, New York
Abstract published in Journal of Acoustical Society of America.
1971
Shallow Draught Towboats in the Canadian Northland
by: Robert F. Allan
for: Second International Tug Conference, London, England
1970
Current Developments in Design of Tug/Barge Transport for the Mackenzie River
by: Robert F. Allan
for: Arctic Transportation Conference, Yellowknife, N.W.T.
1969
Barge Transportation Systems and Barge Towing Tugs
by: Robert F. Allan
for: First International Tug Conference, London, England
1969
Analysis of Ferro-Cement in Bending
by: Hans F. Muhlert, P.Eng.
for: SNAME
1966
Considerations on the Use of Kort Nozzles in B.C. Tugs
by: Robert F. Allan
for: SNAME, Pacific Northwest Section, Vancouver, B.C.
1953
Design and Construction of British Columbia Fishing Vessels
by: Robert F. Allan
for: World Fishing Boat Congress in Miami, Florida