Not sure why I'm so fascinated with Tug ops. There's just something about tugs, not sure if it's the power, the skill it takes to operate one, the water, who knows. Maybe just a combo of all of it, but regardless thanx for giving us a peek into your world and what you do. You do it well!
Guy involved in UK shipping here. I've never been to New York City, but my late father used to sail from Liverpool and Southampton with Cunard in the early 60's. I think I counted that he 'crossed the pond' about 60 times on the old Queen Mary and other Cunard liners of the time including The Caronia,Carinthia,Sylvania and Saxonia. Your film was of particular interest, as I remember him telling me he had been a member of crew who had sailed another ship (not belonging to Cunard) out of the Bayonne Dry Dock.
Far out!! Thank you for telling me all that and thank you for watching!! It’s very cool how that Dry Dock is still operational today. Crossing the pond 60 times is pretty cool as well!! Thanks again 🫡
Really like the overview on the paper chart. I still dig the old paper charts as well as digital chart plotters. The overview helped me picture the job. USNS Cape Kennedy is an important part of the ready reserve fleet! Thanks, for the new angle as well. Great vid
#106 Thank You "Tugboat Willy". I'm 76 years old and helmed the Railroad Carferrys on Lake Michigan. Not everyone has the patience to do what you do, or us. Happiness is The Highway --- er, The Waterway, too!
Might be in inches. 120 inches is 10 feet. Awesome videos. I just found your channel and love em'. Between you, Tim B at sea, and the few videos I've seen of Cape Ann Towing have made me really want to pursue a career as a tugboat captain.
Excellent 😊 video as usual . That is one big tug on the left . There was one in Rhode Island years ago like that , you could see that thing coming across the bay a mile away 😮
Amazing video as always I love how calm you guys are when towing ships around I would get so nervous doing that love from your fellow neighbourhood over the pond uk
It's amazing how you are able to make such fine movements of such a huge ship. Hard to imagine how such big equipment can be so delicate in it's touch.
That outside berth is the worst. So much of the wall has fallen in or washed out. Next on should be out of Brooklyn SY with ferries, fire boats, and rotary current!
Great Job Captain!!! That was very frigging cool. 👍🏻 Thanks for sharing this with us and the length of the video, who cares. I only wish we could’ve seen the whole length of that ship. How long was it? Ron
Don't know if you covered this before, but I was wondering, Is your Tug a Stern Drive, or Front Driver? Following your helm movement's looks like a front driver to me, just wondering! Great Channel, love the longer vids and the cool info you share, what an awesome job you have!
Another good trip Willy, thanks for sharing! Is Global Ocean Terminal the old MOTBY facility by any chance? Tied up there during one of the OP SAIL events aboard a USCG Aux. vessel - think it was back in '92. 😎
Looking forward to seeing an almost same video in around 4 weeks of the BB62 USS New Jersey coming out of Dry Dock in Phila. I believe the same Tow company is doing that job also. With 4 tugs.
Thx so much for posting and telling me about it. That's quite a glass-fronted view you have. I have a Q: although the Cape Kennedy was dead ship, it seemed cooling water was coming from her bow thruster portside of the bulb. Was her thruster used during the maneuver?
There a lot going on ,and the whole port must be buzzing with activity that doesnt show up until one looks real hard. Just with that ship movement,there must be many personal involved . Good work ,your coms are clear and precise, understanding thee various voices must be hard ?
You have to go dual-cam! 😊 In the meantime, have you tried on the ceiling behind your head? Could work for outside view and both hands... Keep it going!
Hey... Captain Willy....Great Channel....... Quick question... Where's the throttle to control the engines?? Are they're in the steering handles???.... Wishing You Personally.....A Great Future as a Tugboat Captain.....Keep er coming Captain!!!!!
Thanks! I have a camera off my left hand that shows behind me or mostly I just look back right quick. If it’s tight Carlos lets me know what’s going on. I also have the chart plotter right in front of me.
Hey Capt Willy. Great tug of course. I have one question. So are you in charge of your tug or is another in charge and you go with what they say?? Sorry for the questions. Take care bro.
Hey now! Me and my relief Capt Jackie are in charge of keeping the Tug looking nice and everything working properly. We talk a lot and are on the same page about everything. Thanks for watching 🫡
