That bit when the lead tug goes into reverse ahead of the container ship is scary to watch! I have stood and watched this at the Landguard beach nearby (from where this was filmed) and the enormity of what's going on is awe-inspiring. The immense container ship is moving forward, the tug is maintaining distance at around 10 metres while going in reverse...
Fantastic skills. Have experienced arriving and departing port from the bridge of more than one container ship. This was as a passenger, it was interesting to observe and listen to the interactions between the pilot and the tug masters
I watch videos of the tug engineers starting the work day getting the engines up to speed. Those tugs have some massive, powerful engines. It's absolutely mesmerizing to watch.
That weather means there are very strong undercurrents that make life difficult for all involved. Harwich Harbour area is well known for its dangerous undercurrents locally…
I was a ship's agent back in the 80's. We had a tanker at the power station in Sandwich MA in heavy wind. We had 3 tugs and they couldn't pull the ship off the dock.
I would like to see that video again without the music but somebody telling us what is going on and why and maybe some radio talk. I used to drive to Felixstowe many times on a Sunday dinnertime hoping to see this in real life only to find shops are already being unloaded. Brilliant video.
Pleased you liked the video. I create these videos in my spare time as a hobby. I dont take requests so you will need to look elsewhere for the 'radio talk' but you can press mute to turn the sound off.
@@portoffelixstowecontainert6420 nah bud, you misunderstand, no issues with music, my point was i would love to know what is going on, who is shouting out the commands, etc. It's great to watch but just fascinating to know what is happening, there's a potential video for somebody there them.
Four of Damen’s finest doing what they were built for! ASD Tug 3213 (Deben and Kent) and Asd Tug 2411 (Shotley and Sky). Great video. I do love watching tugs at work and this footage certainly captures the balletic qualities of ship-handling and an appreciation of the skills involved from both Pilot and tug masters. Good choice of music. I imagine the wind noise was horrendous even with a mic sock on! You have a like and new subscriber! Best wishes from up here on the Wirral.
As an old sanmar driver. we sometimes had to Q for 2 or 3 days in the 1980s. and that was if the A45 was open..Times gone by..but still now im a SANMAR driver at heart. And if this aint SVITZER aiding a casualty. i dont know what is !!
Sanmar Container transport, a blast from the past, where you based around the Wakefield area ? I was on the container work in the 1980s 1990s based around the Liverpool area, but always in and out of Feilixstowe and Tilbury and Isle of Grain. I still go down to Felixstowe but with vehicles for export, it’s a lot easier now with all the new road upgrades and obviously modern vehicles. My brother is a tug skipper on the River Mersey, hence my interest when I spotted this. Take Care 👍
Had three jobs in mind when a kid driving earthmovers like my dad check driving hgvs check working on a tug nope but two out of three I'd still like to go aboard one before I part this mortal coil love Felixstowe and watching this at languard point
OCLC is a company I used to be well acquainted with. I spent three months on board the Orient Amassador, my cabin was the Owner’s suite. Two months later the Captain was murdered by pirates in Manila Bay. He was my Father.
Thank you for that - I can’t say that I have. The Oriental Ambassador was on ly half that size, but In the chart room was a newspaper clipping about pirates attacking a large yacht, it was grisly reading, but nobody seemed to take it seriously.
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The Port of Felixstowe was great, now a total disgrace. It is also causing tremendous economic problems to the Uk. Many ship are waiting weeks to Dock, Many are refusing to go there. The ships that do go have significantly increased there shipping price. It really is so bad, the Government should intervene. Some desperate company’s have the Chines containers go to Rotterdam then have the load put on a truck and sent to a smaller northern Uk Port.
Why would the government intervene? It was largely their mindless pursuit of brexit that was the cause of all the chaos in import/export terminals through the removal of streamlined customs procedures.
@@royfearn4345 I understand that many of the workforce were offered early retirement, big mistake. Then the port was then undermanned. All the skills lost. There is a limit to what a company can do. If the Government has made some mistakes, they could help to rectify them. Try to help reinstate and or find staff. To allow this to continue is madness. But of course, at the moment, the chaos is running through the country. Sad really.
Thank you, I found my mute button. And that is what the down vote will be for, obnoxiously loud music. At least I give you the reason for the vote. And I believe it is "Cheers mate".
Absolutely brilliant work. The strength of the tugs is beyond imagination !
That is what I’d call team work at its best 👍👍👍👍
That bit when the lead tug goes into reverse ahead of the container ship is scary to watch! I have stood and watched this at the Landguard beach nearby (from where this was filmed) and the enormity of what's going on is awe-inspiring. The immense container ship is moving forward, the tug is maintaining distance at around 10 metres while going in reverse...
Fantastic skills. Have experienced arriving and departing port from the bridge of more than one container ship.
This was as a passenger, it was interesting to observe and listen to the interactions between the pilot and the tug masters
Brilliant! Thanks for posting.
The tugs work together like a ballet, excellent video
Once again the highly skilled tug skippers/crews show how the impossible gets done. This was a thrilling video.
So impressive to watch this. Great skills and teamwork by the tug boat crews.
Wow! What an operation!!
What a professional ballet!
Thanks for the coverage :-)
Amazing, and spot with the sound track. 👍
Fascinating & Brilliant footage with an appropriate soundtrack, thank you for sharing.
The true size of those tugs can be admired here, just look at the pilot inside, he looks tiny! Great vid ⚓️
Where?
@@Tsamokie 1:18
What if he is tiny? hehehehehehe
I watch videos of the tug engineers starting the work day getting the engines up to speed. Those tugs have some massive, powerful engines. It's absolutely mesmerizing to watch.
@@anitasmith4559 Sounds great, can you link where you watch them? I love tugs, so compact and powerful. Thank you!
As any sailboater will tell you, there's a lot of energy in the wind. That long, tall, flat-sided container ship makes a helluva good sail.
Fantastic. Thanks.
Tug Captain is my dream job discovered too late.
Wow really fascinating to watch! Thanks for sharing :)
The weather there is fine . Surely a good breeze but nothing more.
That weather means there are very strong undercurrents that make life difficult for all involved. Harwich Harbour area is well known for its dangerous undercurrents locally…
As retirer tugboat captain, I really like this vidéo. Thanks for sharing it.
Glad you enjoyed it, I imagine you had an interesting career.
Great video. I love tugboats. Those guys really earn their money!!!!
Yeah they certainly do. Lots of training, experience and skill to bring those hug ships in.
You said it. Nothing moves without them. And the ships are getting bigger.
That was the mother of all container ships!!!!
I was a ship's agent back in the 80's. We had a tanker at the power station in Sandwich MA in heavy wind. We had 3 tugs and they couldn't pull the ship off the dock.
Whoa, the rugs keep working in all weathers. Mother Nature always has the final say 👍
Yes (Svitzer)
Great filming and a very interesting video. Felt like I was there. Thanks
Pleased you enjoyed the video, thank you for your feedback and support.
Very Dramatic video, fantastic choice of music!
loved working there - many years ago of course
Loving the tune and video 👍👍👍👍
Pleased you enjoyed it, thank you for your feedback.
I would like to see that video again without the music but somebody telling us what is going on and why and maybe some radio talk.
I used to drive to Felixstowe many times on a Sunday dinnertime hoping to see this in real life only to find shops are already being unloaded. Brilliant video.
Pleased you liked the video. I create these videos in my spare time as a hobby. I dont take requests so you will need to look elsewhere for the 'radio talk' but you can press mute to turn the sound off.
@@portoffelixstowecontainert6420 nah bud, you misunderstand, no issues with music, my point was i would love to know what is going on, who is shouting out the commands, etc. It's great to watch but just fascinating to know what is happening, there's a potential video for somebody there them.
@@tinytonymaloney7832 Yes I understand what you mean.
Very well perrrformed. Assisted another cargo carrier that was drifting towards shore.
Dear heavens...the music is for what ?...a funeral, a procession, a battle......But, the tug work is sublime
Tugboat operators really do earn their crust.
Brilliant 👏
Definitely an interesting video. Frightening how big those ships can be. LOVE THE MUSIC.
Quality teamwork
Four of Damen’s finest doing what they were built for! ASD Tug 3213 (Deben and Kent) and Asd Tug 2411 (Shotley and Sky).
Great video. I do love watching tugs at work and this footage certainly captures the balletic qualities of ship-handling and an appreciation of the skills involved from both Pilot and tug masters.
Good choice of music. I imagine the wind noise was horrendous even with a mic sock on!
You have a like and new subscriber!
Best wishes from up here on the Wirral.
Hi, thanks for your feedback and support. Yes the Tugs and their crew are amazing, all weathers 24/7. Thank you for subscribing.
Loved the music as well as the video!!!
As an old sanmar driver. we sometimes had to Q for 2 or 3 days in the 1980s. and that was if the A45 was open..Times gone by..but still now im a SANMAR driver at heart. And if this aint SVITZER aiding a casualty. i dont know what is !!
Sanmar Container transport, a blast from the past, where you based around the Wakefield area ? I was on the container work in the 1980s 1990s
based around the Liverpool area, but always in and out of Feilixstowe and Tilbury and Isle of Grain.
I still go down to Felixstowe but with vehicles for export, it’s a lot easier now with all the new road upgrades and obviously modern vehicles.
My brother is a tug skipper on the River Mersey, hence my interest when I spotted this. Take Care 👍
@@michaellarking5487 i was based at Normanton.in the 80s. do you remember big mick?
@@oldshep2695 No mate, but I was known as “Big Mick” by the ladies around Felixstowe docks and Ipswich . 😂😂
Had three jobs in mind when a kid driving earthmovers like my dad check driving hgvs check working on a tug nope but two out of three I'd still like to go aboard one before I part this mortal coil love Felixstowe and watching this at languard point
Yes I'm with you I always wanted to drive large vehicles and being on a Tug would be great.
OCLC is a company I used to be well acquainted with. I spent three months on board the Orient Amassador, my cabin was the Owner’s suite. Two months later the Captain was murdered by pirates in Manila Bay. He was my Father.
R.I.P.
Thank you for that - I can’t say that I have. The Oriental Ambassador was on ly half that size, but In the chart room was a newspaper clipping about pirates attacking a large yacht, it was grisly reading, but nobody seemed to take it seriously.
Fantastic video to watch. Also, the music played was superb. I recognized the piece but I forgot the title. Who knows?
Tchaikovsky 1812 Overture.
Thanks for sharing the music composer, I hadnt got to that yet.
@@portoffelixstowecontainert6420 I always think tug manoeuvres are like a ballet but in this case it looked more like a battle - well chosen!
Try this more original version too.
th-cam.com/video/ZrsYD46W1U0/w-d-xo.html
And then this superb version in all its craziness.
th-cam.com/video/WGiz_qbViE0/w-d-xo.html
And then for something nice too.
th-cam.com/video/F5zg_af9b8c/w-d-xo.html
Alway very windy there
it looks like there first plan was to put it port side to, then changed to starboard side to
These tug personnel are highly underrated by managements (not Switzer). I was in charge of a whole lot of harbour craft, including similar tugs.
The Tug teams make it happen whatever the weather. I bet you had an interesting job and no doubt stressful at times 👍
@@portoffelixstowecontainert6420 yes I did!!!!
I worked one the Thames on the sun tugs for seven years they were nothing like these tugs you see here
Number 50 among ports (not 43rd) according to Wikipedia (2019):
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_busiest_container_ports
The Port of Felixstowe was great, now a total disgrace. It is also causing tremendous economic problems to the Uk. Many ship are waiting weeks to Dock, Many are refusing to go there. The ships that do go have significantly increased there shipping price. It really is so bad, the Government should intervene. Some desperate company’s have the Chines containers go to Rotterdam then have the load put on a truck and sent to a smaller northern Uk Port.
Why would the government intervene? It was largely their mindless pursuit of brexit that was the cause of all the chaos in import/export terminals through the removal of streamlined customs procedures.
@@royfearn4345 I understand that many of the workforce were offered early retirement, big mistake. Then the port was then undermanned. All the skills lost. There is a limit to what a company can do. If the Government has made some mistakes, they could help to rectify them. Try to help reinstate and or find staff. To allow this to continue is madness. But of course, at the moment, the chaos is running through the country. Sad really.
Does each captain just know what to do or is one of them in charge?
There is a 'Pilot' in the container ship that will be directing the Tugs.
Switzer Deben , Kent, Sky and?....
Shotley.
kent
london
??
Are the tugs owned by their skippers, or do the crew work for the port?
The Tug boats and crew work for Hardwick Harbour Authority.
Thank you, I found my mute button. And that is what the down vote will be for, obnoxiously loud music. At least I give you the reason for the vote. And I believe it is "Cheers mate".
I'd watch it, but can't handle the awful fucking music!