Marcon International, Inc. P.O.

Box 1170, 9 NW Front Street, Suite 201

Coupeville, WA 98239 U.S.A.
Telephone (360) 678 8880
Vessels and Barges for Sale or Charter Worldwide Fax (360) 678-8890
E Mail: info@marcon.com
http://www.marcon.com

Giano Tug
Beginning of a new era in the Tugs evolution

Giano patented double-ended technology brings the towing industry to a new level of
safety, performance and economy. Giano capabilities are unmatched by any other tug
on the market.

Side-stepping speed: 7kn 10 seconds only from full speed ahead to full speed sideways.
Working equally well from the bow or the stern two Escort winches.
CP azimuthing thrusters in a straight line give skipper full control of towing force in any direction.
Intuitive response with follow up in-line controls. A short learning curve, eliminating many mistakes & panic.
Complete control working by the bow at sustained speed reduced danger of collision and girting.
Innovative high displacement tunnel hull and underwater fenders allow side thrust and push while at full
power with no more dangerous listing experienced in conventional tractor tugs.
On shore maintenance ready two separate engine rooms with ultra-short shaft lines. Top side access for
main engine removal in a few hours. Separate generator room. Double hull for full protection. Integral W
heavy duty fendering.
Compact dimensions 26m x 13m, with a high displacement tunnel hull and two large structural keels. Tow
points at fore and aft ends. Highest resistance to drag and course stability when escorting almost twice the
bollard pull.
Highest stability numbers of any escort tug afloat GM: 3.6m and GZ 0.073MT when heeling 70, making
escorting a safer job.
Unified design one model for 55 tonne and 70 tonne bollard pull versions. FiFi-1. Two 75T escort winches.
Keel coolers as standard.
Benefits of UK flagging under MCA Work Boat code simplicity in operating and manning. MEOL certification
for Chief Engineers.
LR +100A1, Escort Tug, FiFi-1 (2,400m3/h) with water spray, Unrestricted MCA WB Area 1 (up to
150 miles from safe haven).
TG45084-fly.doc

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Details believed correct, not guaranteed. Offered subject to prior sale or charter.
Marcon International, Inc. P.O. Box 1170, 9 NW Front Street, Suite 201
Coupeville, WA 98239 U.S.A.
Telephone (360) 678 8880
Vessels and Barges for Sale or Charter Worldwide Fax (360) 678-8890
E Mail: info@marcon.com
http://www.marcon.com

From Concept To Reality

To Work

Videos:
Why Giano Tug does it better.
Giano Tug side thrusting while ship assisting.
ASD / tractor tugs side thrust
Giano tug escorting
Giano tug berthing
TG45084-fly.doc

www.marcon.com
Details believed correct, not guaranteed. Offered subject to prior sale or charter.