towage

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

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.”

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.

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

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.