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Panama Canal Tugs go Z-Tech

With the introduction of three new Z-Tech tugboats, the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) introduces the most powerful tugs in its history. (you can read the complete article: Panama Canal Tugs go Z-Tech )

Each Z-Tech tug measures 89.8 ft. in length overall and 38.22 ft. in beam, with a bollard pull of 61 tons.

Additionally, the engines of the new tugboats have the capacity to accelerate from standstill to full ahead in less than 20 seconds, without heavy smoking.

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