Interaction betweenTugs and Ships 

This is video 8 in the series of videos on ship handling.
This video discusses the interaction that occurs between ships and tugs when the latter intends to pick up a line from the ship’s bow. The use of diagrams aid in understanding. The concept of ‘trapping’ experience by ships is also discussed.
Students and mariners must watch other videos listed below to enhance knowledge of the topic:
Manoeuvring when approaching a pilot station: • Manoeuvring when appro...
Speed when picking up a pilot: • Speed when picking and...
Manoeuvring in shallow waters: • Manoeuvring in shallow...
Squat and the factors governing it: • What is Squat and the ...
Practical calculation of a ship’s squat: • Practical Calculation ...
Narrow channel effects on ship handling: • Narrow Channel Effects...
Interaction between ships in overtaking and head-on situation: • Interaction between pa...