Service tugboat – less than 15 gross tons
Overview of the vessel:
Designed to dominate the most demanding marine environments, Navanex new tugboat redefines the standards of performance, robustness, and efficiency. The result of precise engineering and recognized maritime expertise, it combines remarkable bollard pull, exceptional maneuverability, and reliability that inspires confidence day after day.
Building on previous projects, the design mandate aimed to modernize the concept of a small service tugboat under 15 gross tons. Navanex brilliantly met the challenge, delivering a custom design using the latest practices in 3D modeling, stability analysis, and weight management.
This concept has already proven itself with the construction of the first vessel, the FRANK C., built by Chantier Naval Forillon and delivered in the fall of 2025.
Key vessel dimensions:
- Length: 11.95 m (39′)
- Beam: 4.45 m (14.5′)
- Depth: 1.88 m (6′)
- Engine power: 750 HP
- Gross tonnage: <15 tons
A vessel designed for small harbors
This new small tugboat is specifically designed for towing operations in small harbors where maneuverability, compactness, and power are essential. It reflects Navanex commitment to local innovation while meeting the most demanding standards of the maritime industry.
Fitted with accommodation, this small vessel has an optimized engine to deliver power while maintaining a shallow draft. Access to the various compartments provides a spacious and unobstructed working deck. Every detail has been designed to optimize harbor and coastal operations.
Navanex continues to raise the bar in the design of specialized vessels — and this tugboat is shining proof of that.
Power – Maneuverability – Reliability
GENERAL
Function
Service tugboat – less than 15 gross tons
Classification
Transport Canada
Construction
Steel / Aluminium