Tugdock: THE WORLD’S FIRST ROAD-TRANSPORTABLE FLOATING DRYDOCK

As of early 2020, Unique Group has entered a new partnership with UK-based floating dry dock innovators Tugdock. We provide our Seaflex brand buoyancy bags which are integral to each Tugdock system, whilst also marketing the product internationally through our global network.

The Tugdock product line comes in sizes ranging from 12m x 12m up to 100m x 100m with a total lift capacity up to 15,000 tonnes, and is able to lift vessels and other floating structures clear of the water at a fraction of the cost of standard dry docks.

Easily transportable in standard shipping containers, it is quickly and cost-effectively taken to the vessel(s) where the components are assembled in customised dimensions to best suit the size and shape of the vessel or the floating structure to be lifted.

The Tugdock system will revolutionise the maintenance of fleets located far from the nearest shipyard and the construction of floating offshore structures.

Tugdock is also being used for port infrastructure support solutions for offshore wind. It can support the loadout & float over of turbines without the need for costly heavy lift vessels or large infrastructure construction.