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English forum => Small talk => Topic started by: dhs on January 15, 2009, 19:42:38

Title: tugboat mast
Post by: dhs on January 15, 2009, 19:42:38

Why do tugboats have taller masts than other ships

Title: Re: tugboat mast
Post by: Shipaddict on January 15, 2009, 19:47:42

Maybe its to hold lights and maybe water cannons etc.

A question mark would be helpful when you're asking a question ;)

Title: Re: tugboat mast
Post by: IRI5HJ4CK on January 15, 2009, 19:49:29

Usually, the mast is taller to allow room for the towing lights, they have to be at least a Meter (Or two! I've forgot :o) apart (as far as I'm aware). Although, I am talking about regulations that are roughly about 8-10 years old here. So it may not be the same now.

Jack.

Title: Re: tugboat mast
Post by: Ballast on January 15, 2009, 19:56:45

Quote from: IRI5HJ4CK on January 15, 2009, 19:49:29

Usually, the mast is taller to allow room for the towing lights, they have to be at least a Meter (Or two! I've forgot :o) apart (as far as I'm aware). Although, I am talking about regulations that are roughly about 8-10 years old here. So it may not be the same now.

Jack.

Correct, also because of the required height between the headlights and sidelights.

Title: Re: tugboat mast
Post by: IRI5HJ4CK on January 15, 2009, 19:58:12

Ahhh so, I was right :D Thought So.

Thanks for the confirmation, in my own mind as well!

Jack.