Bollard pull is the maximum static pulling force a tugboat can apply to a stationary object, typically measured in kilonewtons or pounds.
For instance, during a ship-handling operation, a tugboat with a reported bollard pull of 65 tons (589 kilonewtons) applies its maximum pulling force to the vessel’s mooring lines, enabling the tug to effectively maneuver the larger vessel in a confined area.
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