Tugboat is characterized as a small powerful boat used to help move barges and ships in confined areas.

-see also:
"Tugboat" is in the UNSPSC Code "78141701"
  Tugboat services

"Tugboat" is in the NAICS Code "488330"
  Navigational Services to Shipping
  Tugboat services, harbor operation
Ref: 122267/2006-10-09

Other Database Pages Exist for this Phrase:
Boat (Boat is described as a small vessel used to ...)
Barge (The cargo -carrying vehicle used primarily by ...)

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