Harbour Towage Services in Australian Ports

Publication Subject(s)
maritime
Publication Type
Information Paper
ISBN
0 644 08266
ISSN
0158-104X
Release date

This Paper examines the structure and operation of the harbour towage industry in Australia. The results of previous studies are outlined and the characteristics of harbour towage operations are described. Participants affecting the operation of the industry are port authorities, pilots, towage operators, tug crews, shipping lines, shipping agents and shippers.