The JAK^®-ATB Coupling System of Beacon Finland is invented and developed especially for use on Articulated Tug Barge (ATB) systems. It is a modern innovation with significant advantages with regard to space, weight and cost.

The original invention was made in 1991 and since then Beacon Finlad has continued development of it to a very competitive product for the ATB market.

The basic idea of the invention was to improve the existing connection devices between the tug and the barge in the ATB-system with the aim of a lightweight, safe, simple and cost efficient coupling. With an experience covering more than 30 years in the shipbuilding industry and previous experience in the mechanical design of pusher-barge systems, staff of Beacon Finland succeeded in solving the conventional problems with heavy weight and high cost as well as improving safety and stability in what is known as the JAK^®-ATB Coupling System.