towage

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This was of course agreed to, and the towage resumed.

From Project Gutenberg

The most radical change in the methods of ship-propulsion which has been successfully introduced in some localities has been the adoption of a system of “wire-rope towage.”

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The move allows Boskalis to enhance its portfolio and win more contracts by tapping into the salvage, harbor towage and transport and heavy lift capabilities of Dutch peer Smit, creating a maritime services giant.

From Reuters

Useless to pay towage with a favoring wind and flowing tide.

From Project Gutenberg

He's got to be a sharp on towage, because he's got to take risks in storms that drive an ocean-going tug to port.

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