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In reply to the discussion: Just putting this thought out there regarding tugboats and big ships [View all]Ptah
(33,049 posts)7. If only the professionals had consulted you.
You could have prevented this by telling them.
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Just putting this thought out there regarding tugboats and big ships [View all]
Stinky The Clown
Mar 27
OP
Talking with my bro last night. We can't understand why the tugs don't stay with the ships through a bridge like this,
OAITW r.2.0
Mar 27
#3
Two tugs plus the ship's power plant means three power plants to rely on.
Hassin Bin Sober
Mar 28
#16
Tugs don't pull from the bow nor push from the stern. They control the direction after the docks. They steer big ships.
Marcus IM
Mar 28
#35
The tugs did their job by getting the ship out of port and into the shipping lane, where the pilot
Bev54
Mar 27
#14
Nope. Harbor pilots board outbound ships from the dock. Most harbors require tugs all the way to the harbor exit.
Marcus IM
Mar 28
#34
could station a tug or 2 near the bridge. there if there's a mayday, or if they're needed farther in.
mopinko
Mar 27
#15
Far from a knowledgeable person on this, and Far is not representitive, it is Far, far, far, far, far, far. With that
FHRRK
Mar 28
#17
How about protect the foundation of the bridge with concrete bumpers (dolphins)?
Hermit-The-Prog
Mar 28
#22