A tugboat or tug is a marine vessel that manoeuvres other vessels by pushing or pulling them, with direct contact or a tow line. These boats typically tug ships that cannot move well on their own, such as those in crowded harbours or narrow canals , or those that cannot move at all, such as barges , disabled ships, log rafts , or oil platforms . They are powerful and durable for their size. Some are ocean-going, some are icebreakers or salvage tugs . Early models had steam engines , and modern ones have diesel engines . Many have deluge guns , which help in firefighting , especially in harbours .
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