Terminology of Tug Barge Connections
Classification Society Articulated
Tug Barge (ATB)Integrated
Tug Barge (ITB)Det Norske Veritas (DnV) DnV Type II DnV Type I American Bureau of Shipping (ABS);
US Coast Guard (USCG)Dual Mode (DM) Pushing Mode (PM) Articulated Connection Rigid Connection
Classification
The JAK®-ATB Coupling System installations have been accepted by the following classification societies:
ABS (American Bureau of Shipping) as ITB (Integrated Tug Barge): Dual Mode (DM) / Articulated Connection
LRS ( Lloyd's Register of Shipping)
The JAK®-Coupling system and equipment can be modified to meet the requirements of the Flag Authority and local Classification Society.
