MUMBAI, India, June 19 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202647063933 A) filed by Svitzer As on May 20, 2026, for Asymetric Towing Staple.

Inventors include Bangslund, Thomas; Grundtvig, Esben; and Mustac, Marijan.

The application for the patent was published on June 05, 2026, under issue no. 23/2026.

Abstract: A vessel for towing is disclosed, comprising a hull comprising a deck, two propulsion systems arranged along the central longitudinal axis of the hull and a towing staple for guiding a towline. The towing staple comprises outer and inner towline stoppers, arranged between the two propulsion systems for engaging with the towline during towing procedure.

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