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Why do tugboats have tires on them?

Anonymous

∙ 15y ago

Updated: 9/17/2023

The tires on the sides of the tugboat prevent damage to boats being guided by the tug if it should bump against them. They also prevent damage to the tug from bumping against seawalls and so on.

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