A full process video with tugboats Andrew Foss and the Pacific Knight working together to move the M/V GH Glory out of a grain dock in Elliott Bay Seattle, WA. Filmed: 1-25-2014
We just purchased a Beautiful piece of FOSS history,...Lela Foss, built in 1965 (2nd version). New drivetrain, runs beautiful, She will Always be a Foss, and now she is a blessed part of our family as well.
@@eulero75 Yes, in a way. We also bought a 150 foot barge that we're building a house and boat garage on. Lela was built to tow that size barge so it was a perfect fit. Like a truck and travel trailer, anytime we want a change of scenery, we'll just hookup and go. Something we've had in our goals for years.
I walk along the water every evening and watch the sun set with a backdrop of the snow capped crowns of the Cascade and Olympic mountains in every direction. I love to watch the tugs work. Especially the FOSS boats. They really are incredible machines. These waters (Puget Sound) are rife with wales, marine mammals, naval vessels, car ferries, people ferries, massive cruise ships and container vessels, and even nuclear submarines conducting close shore maneuvers. To the detriment of the marine mammals a lot of sonar research is done in this area by the navy. Many distractions. Many responsibilities, but a very exciting place. I even enjoy watching the private yachts come and go from our local yacht club. With modern thrusters it is amazing how truly maneuverable those large vessels are, as well.
Very touching video mate ! Very jewelry work of tugboats ! For Captain and for Crew the ship " Glory " only Happy Sailing and 7 feet under the keel ! Forever : 24*31*365* Best regards , Vl'ado. Feb 19,2018
To me watching this it is like a mechanical ballet. The way Andrew Foss and the Pacific Knight work together is wonderful. The Foss looked like it was actually powering sideways as the ship moved out. How can that do that? Also, are the tires new tires? Truck tires on the sides and tractor tires front and rear? Happy Trails. Fun video to watch. Stay Safe
Pod drives, possibly Z drives, allow for 360 degree thrust and are far more efficient than traditional inboard shaft, propeller and rudder systems. The tug appeared to be moving diagonally with thrust directed at about 30 degrees off its centerline to starboard so it could drive its stern into the starboard bow of the ship and did you notice it looked like the tug's captain kept his stern in the same place, no apparent slippage as the ship began moving under its own power. The other tug had moved from port side towards the rear of the ship to the stern to assist in getting the ship moving forward and well away from the dock. Professionally done by all concerned.
This is a great puff piece but every one forgets that the ex cons at Foss Rainer hazed me so hard that I was physically afraid too show up too work in nineteen ninety eight as a welder.
Erik Weseman ..Most port tractors have twin set 3/4 bladed screws that are mostly ducted to improve output ..Though honestly widely now days tugs /Tractors of any class are powered an propelled by an amazing range of greatly flexible technology especially 360° Capacity azi pods.
The Andrew Foss uses two Voith-Schneider propulsion systems (though not doing it justice, think of a giant egg beater). The Pacific Knight is just standard two propeller (twin screw) tug.
I am pretty sure Foss tugs use hydraulics winches, there are several train tracks near the grain terminals, I am sure a train is sitting there, relief valves releasing.
Ryan Fisher there's no bowtrusters, the Rudder only goes aproximatly 30 degrees each way and it might be shallow making it hard to manouvre. Some (probebly most) ports also oblige sea going vessels to take a certain amount of tugboats depending on how big or manouvreable they are, for safety reasons. Atleast in antwerp (Belgium) it works that way.
It is obligatory in American waters to have pilotage on board as well at least 2 tug bots. As per OPA and other USGC regulations. Of course as well for the constrained draught, for the limited rudder angle that it has and etc.
