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- We take a very loaded barge to a 1200-foot container ship to fuel it. We have to spin the barge, and it isn't always easy. Thank you for watching.
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It’s always the pump salesman!! Cavitation. Viva SV Paquita !
😂😂😂 Thank you very much Joe! Paquita is due to be Bahamas bound in less than a week! CUOTO
Hi Tim first of all I love watching your vlogs you seem to have a nice easy to understand way about you making watching your channel a joy. Second I personally enjoy the charts you put up for us to see. I have "Marine traffic " installed on my devices so I like to try and match up where exactly you were at that particular time so please try your best to keep it available for us I'm sure I'm not alone in this.
Your explanations off the chart helps me understand MT a bit better at the same time.
I'm reaching out to you from across the pond in the uk and find your footage and commentary second to none it gives us an excellent view and understanding off the waterways and oceans you take us on around your great country.
I'm currently trying too get my head around "patreon" so as soon as I do I'll be on board captain.
All the best and keep the vlogs and the charts coming, from a devoted greenhorn.
Tom
Thank you very much Tom and welcome aboard. I'll post a link below to help you get to petreon. We surely would love to welcome you aboard over there. We are getting ready to do a patreon only Livestream or zoom call soon. Thank you again? CUOTO
www.patreon.com/timbatsea
You are never boring - and the chart plotter is very helpful in understanding what you are doing.
Thank you very much for watching. CUOTO
I loved it when the boss handed over the sea trial and transport and delivery responsibility to me. The bigger the better! He was a first engineer for Exxon
Mobil and graduated SUNY. Smart man. Worked for him for 25 years. He would throw me head first into projects that blew my mind. Now i can do anything to a boat i want. From fiberglass to fine finish wood work and everything in between. But now im old and dont want to!😂😂😂
Thank you for watching and I’m glad you enjoyed the video. CUOTO
Love it Tim, do what's best for you!
Thank you very much for watching. CUOTO
No question about it, British weather.
Not bored at all!
Over what kind of distance is the curvature of the earth apparent?
‘Putting the coal to her!’ 😉
Only twenty feet clearance in the stern would scare me silly!!!
Very clear commentary👍
Thank you very much for watching Stephen. Hight of eye and height of object observed is what determines how far one can see in relation to the curvature of the earth. CUOTO
Thanks, as always Tim. Hey, we'll take whatever you can provide us. Maybe split the difference... chart plotter initially, maybe a quick orientation when you close in and that's fine. Personally, I'm more interested in your narrative and ship handling. Keep up the great work. I look forward to these videos.
Thank you very much for watching all these years. CUOTO
It's really cool to see someone post about Bunkering. There isn't really much content related to Inland stuff as their should be. Thank you, sir.
Thank you for watching and welcome to the channel. CUOTO
When I back hard with my outboard and the prop cavatates the tachometer goes to the moon. I do realize that it's apples and oranges but it also doesn't back very well.
You do what you do it's always interesting. If the chart plotter is that much of a pain don't sweat it.
Thank you Mike. I appreciate that. CUOTO
I like the chart plotter, please keep it.
Thank you for watching and supporting the channels John. Thank you for your feedback. CUOTO
Loved the video! Please excuse the nitpicky comment. At 14:19 you mentioned you were "underway" Technically, you were underway as soon as the last line was let loose. Now kiddies, a ship is underway when it is free floating, e.g. not connected to the ground, either via a line to a dock or an anchor. If a ship is free floating and moving under it's own power (via engine or sail) it is considered to be "making way"
Thank you for watching and welcome to the channel Andrew. CUOTO
Hey Tim, I like the explanation of the assignment at the beginning of the video and the chart plotter is great as it lets us see tons more of what is going on from the Captains point of view. Thank you for another Great video. CUOTO
Thank you very much Steven. CUOTO
Tim, as far as editing and what to show, do what works for you. I will still like it.
Thank you very much for watching Richard! CUOTO
Watched earlier, really enjoyed, realized I forgot and came back and subbed! 😁👍
Thank you for watching and welcome to the channel! CUOTO
Another super video Tim. I was thinking about when you said that you found about 20 degrees of rudder the most effective when steering in reverse with 2 or 3 knots of sternway on is because, just like an airplane wing, once you get more that 15-20 degrees angle of attack, the airflow detaches and you lose lift. (wing is stalled) I have no idea if water behaves the same way as air but I bet it does, Going forward of course you have the prop wash over the rudder so the above doesn't apply.
Thank you very much for watching John. Yes. Both are fluid dynamics and many of the same principles apply to each. CUOTO
12:00 - The damage cavitation does on a propeller depends heavily on the size, rotational speed, and angles of the prop. Tug props are neither optimized for high cruising efficiency, high speed, nor for things like sonar signature. They are built for applying power at lower speeds and thus they really don't operate in the conditions where cavitation causes pitting on the prop. Sure you could push them to the point that it does but you would have to push really hard. On the other hand you wouldn't want to run a tug prop on a trans-oceanic voyage as that prop design would cost you a fortune in fuel. So it's all about trade-offs.
Thank you very much for watching Nico. All true, but although it's not a transatlantic crossing, we are on a 2000 mile tow to Houston at the moment (and we do indeed burn a lot of fuel). CUOTO
enjoyed the video thank you Tim
Thank you very much for watching James. CUOTO
your welcome Tim
I know you said the chart plotter is a PITA, but it is really nice.
Can't wait to see how the 360 camera works.
Thank you very much for watching. I think you'll like next week's video even more. CUOTO
Hi Tim:
I always enjoy your videos. I see with a large barge like this you always have to antisipate your next move 10 minutes in advance. I do like the chart plotter. However, it is a bit small so it it is hard to see. It is hard to make bigger so maybe just removing it would be OK.
Keep up the good work.
Thank you very much for watching. CUOTO
You are doing a fine job Captain
Thank you very much Dean! CUOTO
👍😎👍☀️ the other tug going in was having their coffee watching the show. Nice work Tim
Thank you very much for watching Chris. CUOTO
Good job Captain! My M.O. is to watch the intro and figure out where you are going to operate, then fire up Google Earth and follow along has you do your task. I’m getting pretty good at finding my way around NY harbor! For that reason I’m fine w/o the plotter if you decide to 86 it. I would like to see you include the radio traffic however; it really adds to the video, and provides texture to the content.. anyway do whatever it takes to satisfy YOU and we will be just fine. CUOTO, Ed
Thank you very much Ed! I really appreciate that. CUOTO
The first company that I worked for was Spentobush/Redstar. The office was on the end of Court Street in Brooklyn. I remember having that particular view a great many times.
Nice! Thank you very much for watching. CUOTO
Good format..
Good videos
Thank you very much for watching. CUOTO
👍✅ Great video and perfect manuvering Tim👏Tks
Thank you very much for watching. CUOTO
34 ft is hard enough !!!
Hey Tim! Been watching for a long time. Thanks for taking us along. I do love the chart plotter, but can you try zooming in a little on your position? I like to see predictor info. You’ve taught this new boat guy a lot! Thank-you!
Thank you for watching Joe. Sure. I'll try to do that. CUOTO
Always fun to watch chartplotter along. You an tugboatwilly are the most interesting TH-cam channel i follow. Tugs are fun. Long videos are very welcome. Thank you very much . Greetings from Norway 🇳🇴
Thank you very much for watching from Norway. CUOTO
Excellent video Captain! As always.
Thank you very much for watching Kelly. CUOTO
Yes Tim certainly the type of Weather we have in The British Isles, with the shorter days it very often feels like it never get fully light for days when it’s overcast. As always thanks for the weekly videos all very much appreciated. Cheers Mike in central England
Thank you very much for watching Mike. CUOTO
Thanks for sharing
Thank you very much for watching. CUOTO
Regarding the ONE Hawk container ship, the magenta color scheme was inspired by the cherry blossom trees, one of the national symbols of Japan, where the mother companies are located.
Thank you very much for watching. That does make sense. CUOTO
@@TimBatSea@TimBatSea Love your videos; keep up the great work, and Happy Holidays!
Thank you for the chart so I can follow along on the satellite view. But, if it's a pain just saying your starting and ending locations with maybe 15 seconds showing the chart is good. Once I found where you start it's easy enough to follow along in a satellite view.
Thank you very much for watching. I'll try to keep that in mind for future videos. CUOTO
Hey Tim. For my two cents worth on the chart plotter, I like seeing it in the beginning of the video to see where you are and where you are going. Once underway though, I would be ok without it. I very much enjoy your videos. Keep em coming.
Thank you very much for watching Steven. CUOTO
You make it look easy. Just circle left and everything ends up exactly where it is supposed to be.
Sometimes I get lucky. 😂 Thank you very much for watching Peter. CUOTO
2nd comment; I really like the chartplotter shot, for what it's worth. Interesting the predictor line had you going straight down the channel even though you were turning. Essentially you were doing a power slide. Also, you mentioned an issue syncing the two cameras. One trick is a clapper, something that gives a visual and audio sync point. If you clap your hands in front of one camera, the other camera will pick up the sound and you can use that to sync the two to the nearest second, at least.
Thank you for watching. Yes, the predictor line or vector line shows how the tug is moving as opposed to how it is pointing. I do use the clapping method when possible. But the cameras are separated by three stories and a bunch of steel. CUOTO
This is just me, but I would rather see you and the crew at work than the plotter. Either way, awesome and professional! Love it all.
Thank you very much for watching. CUOTO
Tim ... open up the fuel rail ... "Black Stack It"!!!
Great video Capt'n. Stay safe. CUOTO
Thank you for watching George. CUOTO
I never ever dreamed about doing that type of work
Thank you very much for watching and welcome to the channel Tom. CUOTO
Love the longer videos. Sometimes I think you condense your videos too much. But love your content as someone who gets seasick in a bath.
Thank you very much for watching Patrick. CUOTO
@@TimBatSeaBy the way, as someone who lives in the UK, I can confirm this looks like very British weather.
Man this is so awesome! Part of me wants to be a part of all this so bad lol
Thank you very much for watching. CUOTO
Right here in Britain we have bad weather, climate change! -7C where I live and 93 mph winds! Floods .... Hopefully marina staff kept my "ark" safe! Congrats on adapting the channel(s). I do need to replace my cutlass bearing (expensive). One of my biggest failings was effect of a folding prop = big clunk into a dock! Cavitation eats props as do barnacles!
Thank you very much for watching. Try to stay warm and dry over there. CUOTO
Great video, like the format.
Outstanding Philip. Thank you for watching. CUOTO
I think you did a great job on this video. I do like to the chart plotter to see where you're coming from and where you're going to get the correct orientation. It would be great if you can make it bigger "old eyes" but I understand if you can't. Or having it at all. Great video
Thank you very much for watching. I'll try to do that. CUOTO
Hello tim , thank you very much for those two excellent videos that you have edited today . cuoto
Thank you very much for watching both Denis. CUOTO
I always thought ONE was Chinese connected being Headquartered in Singapore but no, I am wrong, they are Japanese hence the cherry blossom color scheme that I didn't know. Those 400 meter supermax's are a sight, we were overtaken in the Suez Canal by a MSC supermax a couple years ago. Amazing is all I could think as I filmed the heck out of that. Nice smooth work Capt.
Thank you very much for watching. CUOTO
Great video. I liked the chart plotter at the beginning but didn't look at it much during the video. I was too busy watching what was going on out the window.
Thank you very much for watching. CUOTO
Great having you back on your old Tuesday schedule. Life is good. Carry on.
Thank you very much for watching Michael. CUOTO
Tim you are the best. Been watching for a long time. Always interesting. Great video as usual. You and your crew stay safe
Thank you Chucky. I appreciate that. CUOTO
I’m never bored with your videos! They are very informative 😅!
Thank you very much for watching George. CUOTO
Fine Scottish weather Tim 🏴
Thank you very much for watching William. CUOTO
Absolutely awesome vlog, Cap'n Tim. Have learned so much. Fascinating. Shared with several interested people. Although the Chart Plot is cool, it isn't necessary as your commentary is always comprehensive. Thank you much. Careful out there. Sherry 🥰 ⛵⚓🚢
Thank you very much for watching Sherry. CUOTO
24:42 I enjoy having the chart plotter available, but at the end of the day I am just glad whenever you take us along.
You mentioned something about getting the inset vid aligned with the main vid ... I have seen people use a hand clap to ensure that audio is aligned, perhaps you could use a flash photograph as a visual indication of alignment when you are editing them together. Just a thought.
Thank you for watching. I too like to do that, but it's difficult when they are very far apart. CUOTO
This is a good video. As always, love watching you guys' work. Stay safe !
Thank you very much for supporting the channels Jack. CUOTO
It is tough for me to see the tug on the plotter but it is nice to be able to see the speed.
Thank you for watching Bob. We have our boat icon size set for the actual size of the boat. (Works better when zoomed in, but not so much in this video). CUOTO
I would agree that Japanese crews keep close watch when they know that operations are scheduled. They're a joy to work with. Great team orientation. American ships are a close second for this in my experience. For my part, my old (American) captain made it very clear that anyone who let a tug come alongside unreported was going home at the next port barring having a very good excuse...
I was a full hour getting the attention of a ship's crew to bunker just a few days ago. It wasn't port state control, they just didn't come because tea was in 20 minutes.
There's room for a study that could be done on the role of culture on information management and task delegation in command & control management philosophy.
I agree that cultural differences definitely play a huge role in how information is shared and how tasks are handled. It's fascinating! Thank you very much for watching Paul. CUOTO
If you wait for an hour then I imagine your invoice for services racks up? Just like if you get a taxi cab to wait for you.....
@@JohnSmith-vi5pz no. Unfortunately that isn't how it works.
When you have that situation of high sided vessels, is there a reason why you can’t take the mooring line to the starboard side of the barge thus better angle? Great channel, I always try to preempt your manoeuvres, don’t always get it right!!
maybe more dangerous to deck crew if the line snaps?
Thank you for watching Jeremy. Some barges are set up for that. This one wasn't. CUOTO
The chart plotter is a great addition.
Thank you very much for watching. CUOTO
Tim the plotter is great, perhaps you could make it a bit smaller and lock it into one position. Just my two cents as you would say. 😀
Thank you for watching. CUOTO
great look in the newer format - keep trying different things! Always a good time spent Captain Tim! Looking forward to things to come! #CUOTO ~__/)__*
Thank you very much! CUOTO
Great video
Thank God for watching James. CUOTO
Tim, I’m following your trip south. I see you are approaching Brunswick, GA this Bob
Hello Bob. Yes, you'll see us ducking into Jax tomorrow for weather. Then on to Houston. CUOTO
Thx for the vid Capt.
Thank you for watching. CUOTO
You sure are a happy little guy
😆 🤣 😂 I sure am! Thank you very much for watching. CUOTO
Every boat shakes when you pivot.
Thank you for watching Robert. CUOTO
That’s definitely British weather. 😂😂
😆 🤣 😂 Thank you very much for watching. CUOTO
Morning Tim
Good morning. CUOTO
British SUMMER weather .
😆 Thank you for watching. CUOTO
Looks like the bow thruster on the pink boat is out of the water!
Thank you very much for watching Robert. CUOTO
#19 ABS Inspection every 5 years, Yup! The wheels, rudder, shafts were all inspected, etc. Our vessels had pitted wheels that needed to be repaired. The Flicker Lights would dim and bright as we cavitate, too! That is how they got their name.
Thank you very much for watching. CUOTO
Another good one Tim! I really like the map orientation at the beginning, but the chart plotter probably isn't worth the pain in the ass.
Thank you very much for watching. I appreciate your feedback. CUOTO
Yes to the plot chart
Thank you very much for watching Thomas. CUOTO
You are doing awesome with the new format. What do the signs on the square white structures on the barge say?
Thank you for watching Natalie. Probably something about tank capacity. CUOTO
Hey Tim,
Would it have been easier if you came down the port side of the slip, passed the ship by a length or two, and then spun clockwise? Seems to me (with my small boat handling knowledge) that would have gotten you closer to where you needed to go. Even if there wasn't enough water to go past, wouldn't a clockwise spin have been better?
Thank you for watching Wesley. Because we steer from the back, and because we have a better view as we are in the back of the unit, most times we prefer to rotate with the wheels to the ship. CUOTO
Maybe split screen for chart plotter and controls like the old days?
Loved the chart plotter but it’s kind of in the way.
Split screen would solve the editing issue and this issue.
Thanks for the videos.
Thank you very much for watching. CUOTO
I used to work on a bunker barge aswell for 2 years. Fun times!
That's great! Thank you for watching. CUOTO
Another good one! It's a long time since I bunkered a ship in USA (mostly Long Beach due to cost) - and suspect that the paperwork and checks are way more exacting now. You must have to have a written contingency plan with contact details?
😂😂😂😂 Oh yea. That's just the start. 😂 Thank you very much for watching. CUOTO
Have you experienced the cavitation beating up on the shaft bearings? As to the chart plotter, The briefing with the chart plotter beforehand is more informative than showing it as you move. But if you have a section where the chart plotter is critical to the conning then it would be appropriate to show it. Noticed you spun it before the set turning basin.
Thank you very much for watching. I do not believe the shaft bearings take unusual abuse. I'm sure the turning basin is fine, but I've never been back there, so I go where I know I have water. CUOTO
Apparently, the brand ONE was painted magenta to symbolize the cherry blossom tree - Japan's national symbol. I enjoyed watching your drifting maneuvers.
Thank you very much for watching Don. CUOTO
Can you do a video or two about your favorite/best/scariest/thrilling stories u have while on the boat?
Thank you very much for watching and welcome to the channel. I'll see what I can do. CUOTO
I'd say that that was stressful! CUOTO
Thank you very much for watching Dean. CUOTO
we say in Scotland " Dreich" weather.
Thank you very much for watching Derek. Cool. I'd know that. CUOTO
Idk seems like I can’t make out heads or tails on this new set up. When I first started viewing your channel I could see your track line & all that, I can’t make out heads or tails out of this one. But I understand what your trying to do familiar with twin screws from a Gearing class Destroyer 😁 Never drove the ship just watched young JOOD’s being instructed in how to use twin screws.
Thank you for watching John. I'm still trying to find a way that keeps my employer happy and the viewers too. CUOTO
DS-50? I’ve loaded and discharged that barge countless times in Philly and the Hook lol
Thank you very much for watching. CUOTO
Chart plotter interesting but not worth the pain in the butt factor imo. But I appreciate your efforts!
Thank God for watching and for the feedback. CUOTO
My experience with some of these foreign sailors is don’t give them the thumbs up 👍🏼 because to them it means up yours!😂CUOTO
😆 🤣 😂 Thank you very much for watching Doug. CUOTO
I liked it. I wish the chart was zoomed in more. Even with a 60” it was hard to see.
Thank you very much for watching. I'm working on a fix for that. CUOTO
A bit off topic, but have you seen any of the drones every one is so concerned about?
No I haven't. But my attention is usually directed towards the water. Thank you very much for watching. CUOTO
Plotter looks good, but zoomed in a notch to see your unit better.
Thank you very much for watching, CUOTO
wondering if your tug uses Stolper's "Seatorque" shaft systems?
I do not believe so. Thank you for watching. CUOTO
Hi Tim from yes you guessed it rainy UK, the new video's are fine as usual but the chart plotter is no good as it is and you need to maybe show less area by zooming in to at least show the barge more clearly as at present you cannot see it also keep the speed showing
Take care 🙂
Thank you very much for watching Michael. I'll see what I can do. CUOTO
Are the figures on the chart plot, in feet, metres or fathoms?
And what is your fully loaded draft?
Wiki tells me that there are several differing but similar methods of measuring depth BUT nobody says the metric is being used... feet, fathoms, metres or bananas!
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I may live 40 miles from the sea but often like to watch ships on the River Mersey at Liverpool.
Thank you for watching Pete. Charts use different units of measurement. The ones we are using in this video are in feet. CUOTO
It sure is British weather
Thank you very much for watching Bill. CUOTO
Well done, Tim!! Very interesting! On a side note, pink has got to be the worst ship color ever!! 😖
😂😂 💯 Thank you very much for watching. CUOTO
The chart talk at the beginning was very helpful. Including the chart during the transit and maneuvering was (especially if a PITA for you in post-production) not worth the effort. The speed readout, which is the principal info on that screen, is so small (and I watch on a big screen TV, not my computer monitor) as to be a waste of screen space. All in all, an interesting way to begin a gray morning.
Thank you for watching and the feedback. I appreciate it. CUOTO
Btw, were you ever a deck hand?
Thank you very much for watching. Yes. I am a "Hawsepiper" meaning I came up through the bottom. CUOTO
great video Cap lots of patience involved G
Patients involved with watching! 😆 🤣 😂 Thank you very much for watching Garth. CUOTO
Not Tim Bat at sea?
No. Just as I said in the beginning, Tim B at Sea. 😂 Thank you very much for watching. CUOTO
So many feet ahead or astern - I thought you nautical guys used "cables" for distance measurement! I saw a program on youtube the other day which claimed that the latest HMM container ship was the world's biggest, with a capacity exceed 30,000 TEU!
Thank you for watching Paul. That may have been an older program as I believe there are currently bigger ones sailing now. CUOTO
I can't see your train on the chart potter so if it is a pain for you, it can disappear.
Thank you for watching Mark. CUOTO
Could you be a ship pilot?
Thank you for watching. Yes. But it would require additional licensing and drawing of charts. My best friend is a pilot that has encountered me to sit for my pilotage, but I am too close to retirement and too lazy. CUOTO