VISOR Now Operational on Boluda’s Tugboats: A Success Story

We are excited to share that our VISOR product is now fully operational on the tugboats of Boluda Belgium. This milestone comes with significant success, particularly highlighted during a recent manoeuvre involving large vessels. Here’s a closer look at the operation:

Navigating Challenges with Precision: A Success Story Using dotOcean VISOR

In the dynamic world of maritime operations, precision, safety, and adaptability are crucial, especially when handling large vessels in challenging conditions. A recent success story shared by a tugboat captain highlights the transformative power of dotOcean's VISOR system during a complex manoeuvre in a busy European port.The Challenge: Guiding a Large Vessel

Watch this movie to see the manoeuvre and how VISOR held the solution

The captain and their team were tasked with assisting a large cargo vessel—measuring over 240 meters in length and 36 meters in width—to its berth in a narrow docking area. Adding complexity to the task, another sizable ship was already docked nearby, leaving very little room for manoeuvring.To complicate matters further:

  • Weather conditions were severe, with strong winds reaching force 7 and higher gusts
  • The operation occurred at low tide, increasing the risk of grounding.
  • The tugboat, serving as a push-pull vessel, faced limited manoeuvrability due to tight spaces between the two ships.