Old Conventional Tugs. Probably single screw. Needs a lot of Harbor Pilots experience in using these tugs in assisiting vessels. They are slow, sluggish, underpowered with low maneuverability with lots of restrictions. But then, its better to have them than not having any tugs assistance at all.
Does the ship take on ballast as it leaves? Looked much lower in the stern after it cleared the bridge. Before you could see the tips of the wheel above the water.
cool videos, i had no idea big ships went into New Bedford.
Mark McCormick A
Fun fact; the bridge at 5:39 sometimes gets so hot it expands too much and they have to hose it down to get it to fit again.
I appreciate fun facts like that.
good job Captain,...
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Old Conventional Tugs. Probably single screw. Needs a lot of Harbor Pilots experience in using these tugs in assisiting vessels. They are slow, sluggish, underpowered with low maneuverability with lots of restrictions. But then, its better to have them than not having any tugs assistance at all.
That conventional tug looked a little small, what is the name of the boat and any idea of HP and bollard pull.
John
Does the ship take on ballast as it leaves? Looked much lower in the stern after it cleared the bridge. Before you could see the tips of the wheel above the water.
Ballast is emptied slightly to avoid hazards on the bay floor.
Gangplank eh lol .... reminds me o Treasure Island ..... but accommodation ladder well that's a different kettle o fish ::wink::
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