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- In this video we take a look at the different lines we use onboard our tug boat. Not all lines are created equal and that is a good thing because every line has a different job. Some we like to stretch a little while others we don't want to stretch at all.
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I don’t get tired of watching you explain a maneuver
Thank you Jake. We will be back to the 3 Cam spiky screen soon.
I love these technical videos. Studying for CG license now, so I vote for more of these! Thanks
Thank you for watching William. You should be able to find a bunch of videos like this on my channel. CUOTO
Just so you know, we won't get tired of the 'same old thing'. I enjoy watching you do your job. Everything you do is interesting!
I agree, and there is a channel here on YT that shows even the most mundane job, repeated frequently won't put viewers off.
letsdig18 Chris' life operating excavators, dredging ponds, clearing land ...
years of him posting vids that do exactly what Tim is worried about yet there is not drop in interest.
So Tim, don't sweat the same old - same old, you won't bore your viewers.
#CUOTO
Thank you both for being so kind with your words. I will keep posting if you keep watching. Thank you again! CUOTO
Hey timmy agree with the mates here...never will get old...everything its interesting
@@chefgabiel3939 thank you!
Tim is the guy in the group that’s the intelligent funny one. His videos are awesome. I enjoy watching them especially with the boating season over in the Northeast
The complexities involved in towing never cease to be a great source of fascination. All these details are really interesting to most of us who enjoy your videos. Thanks for another great video! CUOTO
Thank you very much for saying that Jan. CUOTO
thank you Tim, this was very informative, I enjoy learning about the different functions on the tug and barge.
Thank you for watching and welcome to the channel. CUOTO
Great job as usual... even the most “mundane” (perhaps in your mind) subjects are interesting to those of us arm chair tug crews. Sometimes, just showing the sunset like you just did is worth watching. It’s a perspective that most of us will never be able to experience first hand. Thanks again for sharing! #CUOTO
Thank you Ian!!! CUOTO
Absolutely correct!
How about putting a chest cam or hard hat cam on a deckhand if it’s allowed and we can see a deckhands view and what goes on when you come along side a ship or tie up to a dock. 👍👍
Thank you for watching Tim. That is great idea and I have wanted to do that for quite some time. Unfortunately my crew hasn't shared my enthusiasm. Lol. But I'm still working on it.
@@TimBatSea you can always mount a cam on top of the boat so that we get to see what you feel when you use your skill
Hey Tim. I'll show my stupidity here, but what does 'the one' refer to in CUOTO? I always thought it was 'see you on the other side'. Thanks
@@jrweingarten If you have another vessel coming at you you now use the radio to figure out which side to pass each other on. Before radios were common you'd use a horn. 1 prolonged blast means I am turning to the right or in this case I am keeping to the right, pass port to port, which is more common. Two blasts is for passing on the other side, starboard to starboard.
@@jrweingarten i'll give you a clue, its in one of the previous videos. Although below it's explained 😁
Brilliant Recording Tim⚓🍺👍
Thank you for watching Rod. CUOTO
The reason you were having trouble talking there Master Tim is that you all of a sudden realized folks might not know what a thimble was or maybe a bridal and you were trying to think of a word that would be more familiar to us.. It happens all the time when pro's try to explain something to novice's and have to use jargon that they are sure they do not know.. Soooo that should be your next video.. a terminology video.. Just your basics.. Oh and maybe a tour of the fuel barge.. We see it from a distance a lot, but most do not know how it is used, how it is loaded or unloaded 9myself included) that would be interesting.. I read some of the comments..a lot of good ideas.. and I too do not get tired of watching you work it really is fascinating.. So Carry on ole son.. your doing a great job!
Thank you for watching. Great idea about showing and talking about some of the deck equipment. The barge is a no filming zone due in part to security and proprietary systems. CUOTO
@@TimBatSea can you show how to throw lines.how to bollard and cleat,and how to coil and store lines?Thanks!Wonderful videos!
@@johnnyangel9163 Thank you very much for watching Johnny. A line trowing video would be fun to make. I'll see what I can do. I did make a video about cleating lines, link below. CUOTO
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Suggestion Tim - a detailed tour of the engine room and mechanical spaces would be very interesting. BTW, I was taught that all ropes are ropes until they are fitted/run/installed on the vessel - at which time they become specifically named lines. Probably somewhat different on a commercial vessels.....
Thank you for watching David. We are but simple seafarers. We call mist of all them lines. Lol. CUOTO
@@TimBatSea Tim - perhaps I expressed myself poorly. I was totally agreeing with you..... :)
@@davidwaugh143 great! Thank you! CUOTO
Excellent! I'd love to see a do-over of the down the Hudson (or up) video with the 3d camera system, so I could look to shore for things I am familiar with or boats I know.
Also, how about commentary on the sailing racers. I'm sure we have irritated you guys at some point, and maybe we can learn from your comments.
As always, thanks for what you do, Tim!
Thank you for watching William. I literally bought the camera for just that run. I hope to get a trip up or down the Hudson in daylight to shoot it.
So I have wanted to comment on the sailing community and Thursday night regattas but thought it would go over better after I was a proud owner of a sailboat so people wouldn't think I am biased. The good news is that I am very close to joining the sailing community and buying a blue water boat (no racer) to hopefully sail around the world. Wish me luck. But I will be making a few sail vs power boaters. Who's the better Mariner? And why sailboats want to so badly pass under my bow. Brace yourself and wish me luck. CUOTO
@@TimBatSea Good luck with the blue water boat! Make sure all your standing rigging is solid and fresh!
I hope you will keep timbatsea reports coming in when you start your journey! Maybe I'll see you around the Hudson or New Haven, where I've begun racing again with an old pal!
I'll miss the tugboat reports!!
@@williamsestrom6355 Oh I will be sailing only on my off time. I'll still be doing the Tugboat thing and keeping the content coming. CUOTO
Your videos are the most substantial in your are captain very practical info, very helpfull for me as an entry level on tugs.
Thank you for watching!
Great video, Tim. I find it very interesting that the line materials used align with what's used on sailboats. I recently replaced all of my running rigging from polyester lines to AmSteel Blue and other Dyneema/Spectra blends to get rid of stretch. I'm working with 1/4" lines rather than 2" though!
Would be interested in seeing another video or two on lines: maybe splices vs. knots (I think you guys only splice, right?) and general line safety like not standing in bights, kick-back, etc. Would be cool to see you or a deckhand doing a splice on one of these big lines.
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Great idea Mathew. Thank you for watching. From what I read and watch, Dyneema is quickly before all the rage in the sailing would. CUOTO
A suggestion: Ask other captains about what they might talk about. :) CUOTO
Thank you for watching. Have you seen my two interviews with 2 different Captains? You might like them. CUOTO
Loved it, thanks
Thank you for watching Stephens Family. CUOTO
I just found your channel and really enjoy it. the idea of different lines for different jobs reminds a bit of golf clubs. A pitching wedges verses a driver, or a 5 iron. All gold clubs, but they have different jobs.
Thank you for watching and welcome to the channel Billy. Please consider subscribing. I try to post new content every Tuesday. CUOTO
Good stuff
Thank you for watching. CUOTO
Kevlar is in the aramid family. So you can call those blue lines aramids. FYI.
Thank you for watching Braedon. CUOTO
It is always good to watch you or your mate piloting. Why not lines when tying up multiple barges....is it because of chafe? A chart tour around the New York and New Jersey waterways would be informative. Even though I have been through the area a couple of times, I find it confusing. And maybe if you have an opinion, where a non-commercial boat should stay away from. Thanks as usual. #CUOTO
Thank you for watching Dean. You may like the virtual tour I did (video) of NYC and NJ harbor. CUOTO
Blue steel lines have made things easier, its lighter weight your not man handling heavy wire rope, makes hooking up bridles easier. I agree with you "lines" is more common in the industrial side of the marine industry.
Thank you for watching. They can be very expensive but cheaper that paying for a hernia surgery.
Hey Tim - nice discussion re lines.
A future video idea: marine emissions? I’m guessing being a tug and having worked with vessels coming in - you probably have seen diff emissions standards over the years and as they got cleaner - perhaps the discussion re the challenges and benefits.
Another wonderful idea. I'll start to plan a video of that. Thank you very much. CUOTO
Do barges have plinsoll lines?
And why do some ships have two different plinsoll markings?..
Love seeing all the places you go I always get to see you from the dry side
Thank you for watching John. Yes. Most "Classed" barges have a load line and some have Plimnsol marks (ones that are classed for foreign trade). CUOTO
What about a video about anchoring under direction of VTS? Wait for it to be really lousy weather though, so Traffic will ask you to breast a light barge upwind a bargewidth.
Lol. Oh yes. "Cap, I need you 100 feet to the east". (For those that don't know, that could require 30 to 40 more minutes of maneuvering and a lot of back and forth to get 100 feet sideways). Thank you Cap. CUOTO
I’m sure you know a good bit of tug history. How about a timeline of where it started to where we are now?
Great idea. Thank you for watching. CUOTO
HEY ALL YOU KNOW IT ALLS---ROPE VS LINE--it's really very simple----a rope is a linear processed fiber item used to do pulling work in many fields or activity and is called rope when in a supply area awaiting use.. ON VESSELS OF ANY SIZE, rope that has been cut, manipulated and put to use is a line:dock line, tow line, head line etc. There are very few exceptions such as bell rope. There are lines with specialty names (especially on a sailboat such as halyard & sheet) but they are all lines. Tow wire is called tow wire-but it's really a tow line. Yeah, rules vary-just like the English language generally. GOOD???
Thank you very much for watching and welcome to the channel. CUOTO
⚓️ Thanks Tim 🌈 Amsteel Blue is Dyneema, derived from UHMWPE… ultra high molecular weight polyethylene. … you move oil & should have the certificates in with the wire & shackle certificates ⚓️
We do! Thank you for watching. CUOTO
Id love to see more of the fueling procedures for the ships and I'd love to see what bunker fuel even looks like. I've heard it described but never actually seen it.
Thank you for watching. I would love to show you, but most of those operations are not allowed to filmed. CUOTO
@@TimBatSea Ah, I was afraid that might be the case. Oh well, keep up the great content! I love watching your channel!
@@DieselandIron Thank you very much! CUOTO
Never get tired of your tug adventures 👍🏻😎🏴
Thank you Stevie! CUOTO
howdy capt. the star here is the VIEW SUNRISE/SET all the things, places on the river. talk about where you are, which river. YOU are our tour guide, NOT A MOVIE STAR. SHOW OFF YOUR SKILLS!!! green light those bridges.
Lol. Thank you for watching Rick. CUOTO
Love the comment about the boy scouts who know what everything is called. Funny
Thank you very much for watching Mark. CUOTO
Love it every time, Tim. Topics? Emergency preparedness; fire drills, flooding drills, run aground drills, sinking barge/sinking tug, collisions, loss of steerage way, man overboard, aid and assistance for yourselves and other ships in distress, fog and whiteouts...that kind of thing. I'm sure you and the crew are very well prepared, experienced, and trained in these things. Emergency gear like axes, life preservers, fire suppression, and pumps; Man you could go on for weeks with these. By then you'll think of something more interesting.
Lew..... Have you been hacking my phone? I have been jotting down ideas and next week's video, if all goes well will be a first in a safety series. Thank you! CUOTO
Different ropes for different folks... -Tim B. 2020 (maybe) hahaha
Lol. Thank you for watching. CUOTO
Maybe you have covered this but, Why the different types of ship horns on say the great lakes ships? might you know?
Thanks again. I am new to watching this just stumbled on to it and have now watched most episodes I have been able to find.
Thank you for watching Chris. Please consider subscribing so you get to see all of the content. Plus I try to post new content every Tuesday. I do not know about the great lakers, but tug boats around here had a horn and some of the older ones also have peep whistles. CUOTO
Another interesting post Captain. Thank you. Hopefully you get up to Buzzards Bay again soon
Thank you for watching Bob. I hope so too. CUOTO
Good Morning, Capt.! I hope you’re well. You’re going to laugh, but this is too good not to share. Long story short, because of this video, my mom will no longer complain that the clothes line my dad installed for her is “Too Stretchy”. I ordered 100’ of 1/4” Amsteel Blue line to use & will replace the “Stretchy” line next time I’m there. I told her “If it’s strong enough for tugboats, I’m pretty sure it’s good for your clothes line”. She’s very happy. So, Thank You! 😊. Stay safe.
😂😂😂 That's great! Thank you for watching Jim. I'm sure your mom's new line won't even stretch an inch. CUOTO
I actually heard my captain saying the cable line or push gear. now i understand WHY? I am still watching. thank you Great video TimBatSea!
Thank you for watching Lane. CUOTO
Interesting, thank you. Many tugs have firefighting capability, I wondered if Elk River has any pumps and if so could you talk about that? CUOTO
Thank you for watching and sorry for the late response. (Some of the comments get flagged and I miss them). So, the only rule we have on the channel is that we try very hard to not mention directly by name; Tugs, companies or customers. Doing so puts me in a difficult position with my employer who has generously allowed me to film their equipment. Anyway, now you know.
Paul, you may have seen this by now, but I posted a video "Fire on Board" that you may enjoy. CUOTO
Hi Tim, thanks for keeping me up all night watching your content, I just love it! 👏 I'm a sailor, live in Brasil, obviously love cables and therefore this episode was great, but have a question....
Does a tug have any dynamic monitoring system to monitor cable/wire load/tension to avoid rupture/accidents?
Thank you for watching Mark and welcome Brasil. (I put subtitles up for you guys). No. We are the only things that monitor the load or tention on the lines. Being a sailor, you may like my other channel, SV Paquita. Please go over there and check it out. Thank you again. CUOTO
You mention topics to discuss, well not to mention any specific ships, barges or tugs, I would be interested to know how many gallons/ tons of fuel does the average fuel barge used for filling/bunkering a ship carry, how often does a ship have to be filled, vague question I understand but a container ship built for a route from a to b , china to California, fill every trip or do then carry so much fuel that they only fill at the cheapest port and only every 4 trips as a example! Does the average diesel powered ship take a standard number 2 fuel oil or a less expensive heavy oil that would have to be heated prior to use? Can one typical barge of fuel oil fill a typical large ship that is very low on fuel? Now the most important question of all, does the ship pay with a credit card and if so do they get the cash price if the use your company's card or do they have to pay the extra ten cents a gallon for credit! Don't answer! FYI, I enjoy your long trips , Norfolk, Rode Island etc.
PS: I use my coffee cup, but like you I only use it on Tuesdays!
Lol. Thank you again. Ok so most of our bunker barges hold almost a million and half gallons and some hold over 2 million gallons. How much they take ranges all across the board. But most ships use diesel or maneuvering fuel when close to shore and heavy fuel or 6 oil while at sea. One things that makes our complex special is that we have many multi cargo barges and can deliver both in one barge. CUOTO
Great video, as usual Tim! How about a video showing a typical day in the engineer's life? As a non-watch stander, I suppose that his day is driven by maintenance schedules and the infamous "it's broke, come fix it" cry from the crew. CUOTO
Thank you for watching Sam. Yes. You are correct. It's one of those jobs where if you do it right, you may have alot of time on your hands. But when you are needed, regardless of the hour, you have to rise to the occasion and preform miracles. CUOTO
Nice .. tim well Done.
Amsteal bleu impressive stuff .
Thank you for watching Monk. CUOTO
What type of oilskins do you wear and the crew? Are there certain requirements from the owners of the tug for footwear since you are handling very heavy lines ? As we get into the Fall time of year what type of coats do the crew like to wear ? Keep up the excellent job of videos.
Thank you for watching. There is not one prescribed oilskins or coats or footwear. We do have something like a dress code that is more focused on safety than specific brands. CUOTO
Very well explained Tim, even for someone like me who is not a native english-speaker. I have very good experiences with simular ropes that you call "Amstel Blue" in your video. Is it true that your "Amstel-Blues" are also very light but very strong, too? And expencive, lol. # CUOTO
Thank you for watching Heinz. Yes. They are light and very strong. And extremely expensive! Lol. CUOTO
Basic seamanship but very essential, thanks, Capt. How about the normal running lights and the different tow lights you use for various tows? v/r Glenn Lepien
Thank you for watching Glenn. I'll see what I can put together for you Glenn. CUOTO
Great Video Tim!!
For what it is worth. Amsteel Blue is HMPE or UMWPE Dyneema (High Modulus Polyethylene or Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene) - a completely different animal to Kevlar. It is a similar material to cutting boards or plastic bags. It is light and floats on water (Kevlar will not). It is also has a very low melting point - more like candle wax. Kevlar on the other hand sinks in water and have a very high temperature resistance. Like Kevlar, Dyneema has a very low stretch though Dyneema has superior flex fatigue and wear resistant properties to Kevlar.
I would question if that hawser you have covered does indeed float. It looks like Nylon which has good stretch but will sink in salt water. The only 2 commonly used fibers used in ropes that do float are polypropylene and UHMWPE. Polypropylene is not very strong and I could not imagine it being used as a hawser - and UHMWPE is very expensive. As you mentioned - the Amsteel Blue is very low stretch - the Hawser should have more stretch given its 8 plait design - but I would be skeptical that this hawser is UHMWPE also. It looks like Nylon - but hard to say really based on looking at a video.
Thank you for watching Matt. All good info. CUOTO
Hi Tim! I'm really enjoying it thus far. As a kid (23) I spent a fall/winter crab fishing in Alaska, I learned a bit. Then some years later a friend sent me to his friend that wanted someone to babysit his old navy tug while his crew (standing on the dock) was on strike. I didn't do it, that old tugs engine room was way more complex than ours, every valve was old and black, everything was black. That and the guys on the dock it didn't look like a good idea. But tugs seemed cool, if I had the knowledge you are passing along I might well have persuade it. I like the charts, the other day I opened Maps and followed along as you named the places you passed. Way back, about 1965 my mom would take me to an office in some tall building on the east side of Manhattan, I remember looking at the tugs working. A lot of tugs. They often (in my young mind anyway) ran fire pumps to make fountains. Do you know what that was about? Your rough water show was good. I guess rough water is something you have to be in to appreciate. Knowing what it means to bury your bow in the next wave isn't like doing it.
Thank you for watching Bernie. Yeah. Not crossing the line during a strike is a good plan. Tugs used to have fire monitors (water cannons) on them and some still do. (They are usually LNG escort tugs or offshore supply and rig support boats.) Today you only see the fire boats giving a salute to special events and boats. You may also see us charge a line on deck as per required in our first 24 hours onboard. CUOTO
Not gonna get tired .... maybe show an oil change on engine...chain locker maintenance....how a winch is powered and how it’s controlled
Thank you for watching Ivory. Great idea. CUOTO
The different types of and methods of energy transdermal on a tugboat is a great topic. For example, what components are hooked up and in what methods. Another example, how the HVAC is plumbed, controlled, and setup. I know you did a video on thermostat placement. That is a great start. Yet another example, how the cooking equipment is connected to operate.
A great top is how things are restrained to prevent injury, damage, hazards, spills, and so on. Most do not think about it but, seas get rough enough, even tugboat will rock and roll. I know that it can quickly turn into people getting disoriented and/or seasick.
Merry Christmas!!! CUOTO
Capt. Tim, We never get tired of watching you do you job. More of your trips. Doking, Undocking, Pushing All of it please.
Thank you for watching Michael. More is on the way. CUOTO
Is the steel cable still used on the winch just because of it's weight (for the catenary), or does it have other advantages over something like Amsteel in that application? CUOTO
I like at 6:33 where you say "Or if we run over..." and then don't complete this sentence. If that sentence was going to end "... one of you pleasure boaters", then it's probably better that you didn't complete it. :)
Lol. Thank you for watching Andrew. I don't remember what I was going to say, but I'm sure it wasn't that. Lol. CUOTO
All of your topics have been good. I like to see just plain old boat handling, radio traffic, harbor traffic and the various ports. Keep um coming. CUOTO#
You got it George. Thank you for watching. CUOTO
A tour of the barge would be interesting. Any of your trips are always fun to watch. Make dome masks with your logo.Thanks Tim.
Thank you for watching William. The barge is a place I am not to video for a few reasons. But the good news is I do have a mask with the logo on it. I love mine. Very good quality. Goes through the was wash well too. CUOTO
from the title I thought this is going to be boring. It was actually interesting. The opening theme song was missing. You look good using your channel shirt. You didn't mention how often any of these lines are replaced. Do you replace them on a schedule or as they break?
Thank you for watching Dean. I had filmed that a while ago (before my diet, lol). We chack and inspect the lines daily and replace them as soon as we see anything of concern, but no set time. Some are replaced after a single use while other remain in service for years. CUOTO
Your channel is great and very informative! Your style is fun and friendly to watch. I offer a few ideas...
Perhaps show the tasks of your crew from their point of view, show the equipment that loads and unload the barges, the coordination of operations and traffic control on the waterways. The history of tugs is fascinating. I just read a book about the history of tugs through the McAllister company's past. I am sure you would like to read it. Maybe jump on board of one of your friends tugs and show us how different tugs perform different jobs i.e. maneuvering a large ship in to and out of port etc. if you have connections, it would be cool to learn about river and bay pilots. What role did you and other tugs play in 911? Do tugs ever assist in other water emergencies? What are the most popular meals on board? Show us how rough weather impacts your job heavy wind ice, snow etc. Hope these suggestions help... please keep it up!
Thank you for watching Glenn and for the great ideas. Many of the tings you would like to see are difficult if not impossible to film at this time. Most companies do not allow anyone to to film or post things that they do. I am fortunate that I work for a company that has given me some room to develop content, but it has to be within certain guidelines. You have given me a few fresh ideas for things I think I can show, and I am very grateful for that. CUOTO
Topic suggestion: Do tugs have accidents? What could go wrong?
Thank you for watching Doug. Unfortunately they do. It is a dangerous job. You might want to watch my video "dangers of tripping" CUOTO
As always, very interesting video! thanks Tim!
Thank you for watching Max! CUOTO
My son just started on a tugboat. He said he wasn’t on watch but a mooring line snapped and rocked the tug. Scared him just the same. I am new to his new career. They were helping assist docking a barge when it snapped. Can you explain what happened or what line snapped.
Thank you for watching. Not being there, I can only guess. Assuming that the lines were in good shape and the operator was experienced, I would think they had a bow line to the barge they were assisting. If there was way on the barge, they would have been facing the same way as the other tug. If the other tug started to slow the barge down, they would be backing. As the way comes off the barge, it is not uncommon for the assist tug to swing in the opposite direction because of all the quick water coming from the backing tug. This will sometimes put a tremendous force on the bow line as the assist tug becomes a lever resulting in the breaking of the bow line. CUOTO
Great video on explaining the lines. Suggestion for a future episode. Show and explain the use of the small shack that overlooks the aft deck.
Thank you for watching Frank. That's the "Doghouse". I think that is a good idea. I guess I could do a video on it. Thank you. CUOTO
Use of 100% Kevlar was discontinued with crane rigging because it was discovered to wear and fail quickly. As the rigging was taking load and stretching, the coarse fibers would abrade and cut each other. Kevlar is used to protect rigging against being cut on sharp edges though.
Interesting. Thank you for watching.
How about explaining all that equipment on the bulkhead behind you in the first scene ?
Lol. Ok. Good idea. Maybe a bit of a deck tour. Thank you for watching.
Another good line from Capt. Tim.
I had another set of lines on my boat, in Chatham Dockyard there a rope shed that makes natural rope in the old way, the shed is very long to house the twisting machine. I ordered a 4 line set to be my POSH set for when I was moored at ADLS event or classic boat rally. I tell you they looked smashing against the teak deck, with the tail end coiled in a circle or figure of eight.
For journey work I used a boats chandlers (swindlers) cheap bin set and yet another set for the home floating mooring made to length and covered for wear.
I spent a winters evening splicing a bell rope with different splices, the first mate came aboard and named them all in seconds. He won a bottle of Cider which he would have got anyway, you can never keep an old sea dog down.
Lol. That's great. Those old manilla lines sure do look great! CUOTO
I tried out all sorts of lines on those wenches when I was a MM in the Navy back when hector was a pup...CUOTO
Now you see the lines we tie up with. CUOTO
I agree. I never get tired of watching you work. Also, second the idea of putting a camera on the deckhand to see his perspective.
Do you do any other work besides bunker barges? Assisting ships docking?
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Thank you for watching. The camera on the deckhand may be difficult both to get by the office and the deckhand. But I'm working on it. We only push oil. CUOTO
Hey, Tim! I have an idea for a topic. One thing that has always intrigued me about shipping is the Plimsoll markings you see on the side of freighters. Could you do a video explaining them?
Thank you for watching Brad. I did do a video on plimsoll marks, load lines and draft marks. Let me know if you can't find it. CUOTO
Lets see the gearbox to the capstan. The gearbox to the winch. Is it geared from an engine or electric from the gensets or magic? They have some oomph, how do they spin? Also, we've seen the engine room but let's see it when ship (whoops, missed a 't' there) is getting run hard. Full port full reverse starboard to full starboard full port reverse. Full reverse with cavitation from the engine room. Yes, we would like to see that. Love your stuff, Tim. Keep it up.
Thank you for watching John. The captain has a big electric motor mounted in it's base along with the gears. Some are mounted under the deck. The tow winch is hydropic on our tug, but the 4200 that do mostly towing has a much bigger winch and it mechanicaly connected to a big engine below. CUOTO
Hey Tim, do you replace lines based on how long they've been in use, or noticing visually, wear and tear on a line? Or a combination of both? Do synthetic lines need any kind of maintenance? How about wire rope?
Thank you for watching Walt. We replace soft lines as needed but we replace the tow wire by miles and or years. CUOTO
Keep showing us the everyday stuff. It’s interesting to those who know nothing. Please share the cost of some of those lines. Can’t imagine replacing a broken line.
Thank you for watching Paul. I don't know the prices of the lines we use, but I'm sure it's more than I could afford. I have heard that a new set of push gear cost around $30,000. CUOTO
Hey Tim, can you please talk about towing lights. In my captains study i learned about inland stern towing lights being two yellow over the usual white stern light. Two masthead for under 200 meters and three for over. However, in real life i see this rule done differently. I see one yellow over white, sometimes two. Also the masthead sometimes just one.
Thank you for watching Val. So sometimes there is a line between what is written and what is in practice. It gets very tricky to write about and I would hate for my words hear to come back and haunt me in court one day I really should do a video on them.
I enjoy your videos....mostly things I never knew. Anyway, you are looking for ideas and with winter approaching, I wonder if you use any special foot gear when the decks are icy or how do you handle those situations. Are you ever concerned about the accumulation of ice and/or snow as it adds weight to everything?
Thank you for watching Tom. In general, foot gear is not changed, but the decks are kept salted and shoveled. And yes, when the air temperature is below 27F (sea water freezes at 27F) and we know we will be having the wind on the nose, it is common for the captain to tell the engineer to transfer fuel from the bow to the stern. By doing this we can raise the bow and reduce the amount of spray that freezes on the bulkworks house and deck. CUOTO
This kind of technical video is awesome. More of those detailing the boat and equipment would be great. The trips are what I enjoy, tho, along with your explanations of where you are and some info of what's along shore, or the boats and bridges you're passing
Thank you for watching. CUOTO
Explain some of the markings on the hulls of the vessels being towed, what they mean and what can and can not be done at those markings... great vids
Thank you for watching Robert. I am not sure I understand what markings you are referring to. On our barges (being towed) there are draft marks, load lines and Plimsol marks. CUOTO
I always enjoy these videos and look forward to each Tuesday morning for the next installment. I live near the Columbia River and see the barge traffic heading east and west but probably more like tows on the Mississippi rather than harbor tows in NY area. I grew up in NJ and worked on party fishing boats as a teenager more than half a century ago so I enjoy seeing the large boat handling you demonstrate. I have a question about the push gear, is there a way of you knowing if one side of the wire has more strain than the other and how do you know if you have the proper tension. Keep up the excellent work and I know I won't get bored watching.
Thank you for watching Russ. Well, being that we are floating, if one side is more loaded than the other it is only for the time for the stern of the tug to drift to that side and equal the load. But it does happen often, and you know it because we are running the boat from the upper house and all the boats movements are exaggerated up there. CUOTO
I would like to know how you would handle different emergencies that could happen, from fires and leaks to having a line break where you might lose a barge.
Thank you for watching Brad. You are in luck. I am working on a safety series covering all of that and more. CUOTO
Thanks Tim, great one again. I too want to say we won't get tired of your videos about your boat and work. We see lots of ships go by; perhaps you could tell us a bit about the types and purposes of those ships.
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Thank you for watching David. That is a great idea. CUOTO
Is a marlin-spike of any use aboard a tug? By the way, your videos are like a ride on Staten Island ferry. When your video ends I am back on Staten Island.
Lol. Oh yes. We all have a few wooden fids that could be called marlin spikes aboard. CUOTO
Another way to draw the line, so to speak. Very interesting, always thought a rope is a rope and a knot is a knot. Love the videos and enjoy the point of view trips. CUOTO
Thank you very much. CUOTO
another great video. Can you do one on anchoring, maybe when and where and how you would do so? Thanks
Got my shirt this week. CUOTO
Thank you for watching Wayne. I did a video an anchoring. I'll pass you a link below. CUOTO
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Great explanation of the lines. I did not realize synthetic line were different for different applications. Do you use heaving lines with weights or monkey balls or something like that? As I recall this can be kind of dangerous if you get hit on the head with one.
Yes and yes Ed. Thank you for watching. Yes we use them and yes, you only have to be hit in the head once with a heaving line and you will always keep an eye up at the ship dropping one down to you. CUOTO
I for one enjoy the view of the Harbor, Ships, and your point of view from the pilot house. Been missing that. But thanks for all your time you put in to the videos. You will never please everyone. Thanks
Very true. Thank you for watching Bob.
super cool ..video thanks for sharing ..love all the different cables ...your job is super cool I dont perticullar get tired of your job it is neet to see all the cool stuff you do
Thank you for watching Adam. CUOTO
We called them lines when I was in the US Merchant Marine and when I was commercially fishing.
Sam. That is because you are a true seafarer. Thank you for watching. CUOTO
we like just watching you do your job. You shouldn't feel pressure to entertain or amuse, because it's natural in the package. It is interesting to see, and calming in nature with a little danger now and then thrown into the mix. Cheers.
Thank you very much Dugan. CUOTO
Thanks Capt Tim. Very informative.
Thank you for watching Tom. CUOTO
How about you explaining interesting shore features and where or how they appear on your charts. I know there are some interesting cable transfer bridges around your area, some centuries old canals and pilings.
Thank you for watching. Great idea. Thank you. CUOTO
Awesome chanel and content Tim..finding it educational and interesting...how do you find the the interaction with local pilots if and when you have to interact with them ?
Thank you for watching and for the kind words. Most pilots I have had the pleasure of sailing with have been great guys and extremely helpful and masters of their craft. CUOTO
Never tiring. I'd like to see the crew dynamics at brew time, I'm sure there's some fun going down.
Lol. Nothing we would ever want to get out. Lol. Thank you for watching Andrew. CUOTO
great video! Neat to see the different lines and unique and different task for each one. Love to learn about different things, but i really do enjoy the camera in the wheel house so i can see the plotter and radar as you are coming into the dock. CUOTO.
Thank you for watching Mark. I think future videos will go back to the old flat 3 Cam split screen with some having an option to watch in 360 mode. CUOTO
Terminology is a location thing kind of like people in the south call soft drinks one thing and up north they refer to it as something else also explaining to someone they may not understand about different lines I equate to as a electrician myself I have about 40 to 50 different tools in my bag people ask why so many tools well each one does something different so kind of difficult to explain
Thank you for watching. Yes. Exactly! CUOTO
that blue line is that the same as Spectra what we had was green amazing stuff.
and you did a great job on the PC name of the winch I still go old school name sorry.
is main winch friction or hydraulic I couldn't tell all most look friction to me
Lol. Let's just say you got an apologetic giggle out of me. Yes, the winch is hydraulic on this tug. CUOTO
As a young man I was told a rope is a rope until at least one end is attached to a boat, it then becomes a line. Well my brother is a commercial captain and he said some lines on a boat/ship are called out as ropes in the manuals! but lets face it if your boss said Tim hand me that rope or hand me that line laying on the deck,,,,,,,,,you would know what he is talking about. But if you were on one of those funny looking boats that have those tall sticks growing out of the deck with some rags tied on to them and the captain said give me that sheet what would you give him? Hint it is not a bottom or top sheet and it does not have a matching pillow case, so if you tie a rope to a rag it is called a sheet, damn sailors, I am glad power boats have "no sheet" on the decks!
Thank you for watching. I guess as long as we know what we are talking about, it works. CUOTO
How do you get fuel for the boat? Drinking water? Get rid of black water?
Thank you for watching Alan. We get fuel usually get fuel when we are down 15,000 to 25,000 gallons. There are a number of fueling docks in the harbor just for tugs. We get water on and trash off at our company dock. Our black water is treated by our USCG approved MSD system. CUOTO
Thanks Tim for sharing your knowledge
Thank you for watching George. CUOTO
I don’t think we’ll get too tired of the same old thing. I personally enjoy your calm demeanor and in depth explanations of whatever you’ve got going on. My favorite videos are the ones where you’d heading up the waterways just narrating what you’re doing. Don’t overthink it lol. CUOTO
Thank you very much Matt! (You are going to like the video I've been working on that should be up in two weeks. It's almost an hour of me rambling on in the fog. Lol) CUOTO
Yes I've worked with a few Captains who broke push gear lines instead of being on the wire like they should have been.
Lol. (For those that don't know Jerry, he is an old salt that has worked from the bottom to the top of the industry). Yes, it's the hindsight thing. "I wish I would have got on the wire sooner" lol. Be safe Cap. CUOTO
Thank you for a great commentary on the different lines. One thing. at about 5:40 in the video you refer to the three stranded tie up line a braded line. Really? Toot.
Ooops. That was a mistake. Thank you for pointing that out. It's hard to talk when the camera is on. Lol. No. You are absolutely correct. I meant to say "a three strand line". CUOTO
Very interesting! It made me think of this question. You deliver fuel to those huge ships, where do you get the fuel for your Tug? #CUOTO
Thank you for watching Mike. Great question. I really would like to do a fueling video, but I don't think the powers at be would like me showing that. But to answer your question, there are a number of fuel docks set up just for tugs. Some are at the same place where the barges get loaded, but they have a special dock just for fueling tugs. CUOTO
Back in my days of working on Wire Boats, we started using a strong hook that we would use to pull the pin out of the towing shackle. I used to weld a link of chain to the end of the shackle pin. Doing this was a lot safer as it kept the men away from the wire and pendant.
Thank you again! Yes, we to use a welded link of chain on the end of our shackle pins. CUOTO
How often do you have to replace the lines ? Yearly ? or on a need basis ? CUOTO
Thank you for watching Wayne. Please see two comments below (Jacques). He asked the same question and I answered it there. CUOTO
I would honestly say that in the video's that you have shown, there were none, that were not interesting. Maybe the corn on the cob was a little too much information but you get the idea. Stay safe and be patient.
Lol. Thank you for watching Richard. CUOTO
Like your channel. I sailed on the Great Lakes in the 80s-90s and miss it.
Thank you and welcome to the channel Sean. CUOTO