a fine bit of seamanship

this bloke deserves his huge "sigh of relief" - for a job well done - his nerve and the anchor held fast when needed.

[@pandemik0]

!!... dragging an anchor, sideways drift balanced on throttle, living legend.

[@sndspderbytes]

I think the anchor is set firmly and the Captain was having his men increasing the scope allowing more and more anchor chain or kine out slowly. You can't depend on an anchor actually draging. You would have to let out a little bit of chain for it to drag and it could still set or drag to quickly. By figuring out the distance to the dock and making sure he had the chain or line to reach he set the anchor and basicly did what climbers do and began rappelling off the fixed anchor. I have used the trick with sailboats but I couldn't imagine doing such a thing with a real ship.

[@yumiinaction9759]

​@@sndspderbytesin the last few seconds you can clearly see the chain fixed and not charging length or angle. It really seems it was dragging the anchor.

[@dmitripogosian5084]

@@yumiinaction9759 If anchor is set with a large scope, there will be no change in length or angle as you pay it out

[@1zanglang]

​@@sndspderbytesIn my navy days I did it all the time. As the navy pier is short for 5 ships of our squadron, we can't get them alongside, but with the stern at the pier. And because the other pier across the bay is only 200 m away, we have to combine the use of anchor, big rudder angles and one engine ahead, the other astern, in order to turn and align the ship with the stern to the mooring bolard. And we have no bowthrusters.

[@Jonas_Aa]

@@dmitripogosian5084 how is that? (I guess "pay it out" means release more chain from ship?)I see the chain at 2:09 moving the same speed as the ship to the right. So I do not see how they can release more chain without it being shown.

[@MrScotia]

Thanks for all the kind comments. My crew was magnificent that day. Captain Scotia.

[@markweiser3906]

A demonstration of leadership and professionals in action. Stay the course Captain.

[@SamhainBe]

Well done Captain and hats off to your crew!

[@Steve-ec6ed]

you parked that thing like a boss

[@michaelbujaki2462]

It almost looks like you parked the boat 100 feet away from the dock and then let the crosswind do the rest. Outstanding move.

[@TheAccidentalViking]

I still think it's so weird that we still use old tires at pier bumpers. Also, thank you, from Norway.

[@QU1RKONE]

There is no substitute for skill and experience. Great use of the anchor line. Hat's off to the captain and the entire crew.

[@user-oe1mb9hu9i]

It shows skill. They are trained to do that in that part of the world as there are sudden squalls and storms i.e.: They actually USE those skills on a regular basis and it's certainly not the captains first shot at it. He's in control and his crew are good too. This storm/Squall was particularly strong enough to heave the ship over though ! I bet you his thrusters were being overworked too !

[@ConradSpoke]

I admire the fact that he did it once really noisy, then he figured out how to do it quieter.

[@Imabeatyouman]

One angle was inside and one outside 🦧

[@captlarry-3525]

On our "Captain's License" it says MASTER. This is why ! This man truly is the master of his vessel.

[@user-nu1dd8tx5n]

The captains and crews of the Hurtigruten (fast way) run a daily service from Bergen to Kirkness and back, calling at 30+ ports each way, taking 6 days. They have been doing it since 1893 and have an excellent safety record despite the inhospitable and stormy coast line. My wife and I did the journey in 2016, the scenery is magnificent. I recommend it to anyone.

[@dogsbyfire]

I’ll look into it. Thank you!

[@astridbirgittevern7902]

Hurtigruten is a coastal ferry service in Norway that travels up and down the coast year round in all kinds of weather. The captains are among the most experienced in the world, especially when it comes to handling big ships in challenging weather conditions. Hats off to them!

[@leonardodacapris302]

Captains are not from Philippines of India???

[@Typicalstan]

I love how when videos goes viral, people from that country needs to share information. The shipping company, the country of origin, the local climate, the name of the captain, how many kids he has etc. GO NATIONALISM!

[@olofsown5488]

@@leonardodacapris302 no matter where they are from, the main thing is that the officers have not studied on the Costa Concordia.

[@FlyLeah]

@@Typicalstan cuz.. curious minds yano?

[@harrier331]

@@Typicalstan Thats not directly nationalism, that is the desire to share knowledge that you have gained through your own experiences which others likely will not have due to their location. Besides that there is nothing intrinsically wrong with nationalism in moderation...

[@CB-rv9kb]

No one is mentioning the great effort put in by the wind...

[@paradisepipeco]

Njord never sleeps.

[@Patmofar]

This is a masterclass in seamanship. Hats off to all concerned.

[@svenweihusen57]

IMHO it wasn't as problematic as it seams. These ships have front and aft thrusters to operate without a tug boat. The wind was pushing it towards the quai and he used the thrusters to slow the approach. That's the reason why the ship was cranking to the quai: the wind was pushing the upper decks towards the quai while the thrusters pushed away.

[@benmac940]

@@svenweihusen57 thrusters are useless on there own in those conditions.

[@andrewcrooks373]

@@svenweihusen57 ……and the starboard anchor ?

[@gymir5226]

Hear hear!

[@raynic1173]

@@svenweihusen57 you're not all wrong, you can see the disturbance of the thrusters on the leeward side of the ship at ~ 1:00 +. But the skipper is using anchor, props, rudder and thrusters.

[@danielmoorley8652]

To those that think they are paying out the anchor to manage the bow (front) they are not . Bow thrusters are on and they are dragging the anchor and chain (look at the white chain out indicator links) they don't move just lift with the increase of tension in the chain. They are then managing the approach angle by using the main stern thruster pods (the ships main propulsion plant) to match the drag of the anchor chain, therefore keeping the ship side on. This is because the bow thrusters do not have the thrust to counter the force being applied to side of the ship.

[@beagle7622]

However they do it. It is incredibly skilled.

[@samtollitt9796]

interesting - makes perfect sense - I second this statement - bow thrusters wouldn't do anything in this storm

[@Wingnut353]

@@samtollitt9796 For real its was literally blowing the whole ship over against the anchor!

[@kDavidSeattle]

The anchor is also a key part of his strategy for getting away from a lee dock, as well. ;-)

[@coheher]

But this would only work if the anchor drag force is more or less constant. I would expect a dragging anchor not to result in such constant force, it would be all over the place as the anchor drags. Which would make the whole docking operation pretty risky, just relying on a dragging anchor.

[@rodneycaupp5962]

I am old Navy. Dragging the anchor was brilliant, to finish the job. Nice one Captain and crew. Very nice. I saw one of these deals that went on for a couple hours with a Nuclear Sub Tender in Charleston SC . A flooded river and a powerful NW wind ... It was Epic.... It took three Big ass Tugs to finally turn it into the docks. Go Navy

[@PutinKhuilo331]

Was it the Stonewall Jackson? That was my brother’s boat. RIP Old Stoney

[@user-yp2sc1cy1n]

Old Navy? The store...?

[@Beniah107]

Tremendous work, Captain. Much appreciated, from a former maritime engineer who had to design the structures that you berth against. Brilliant job, crew.

[@paullee5573]

That took great seamanship to execute so quickly, smoothly and effectively. I would lay odds that every single person in the bridge took an active part in the entire operation. I take my hat off to you, collectively as a team.

[@stabiz8555]

Actually this is normal procedure in stormy weather when the wind is pushing the ship towards the dock, deploying the anchor. And it's all handled by the captain who's on the bridge wing with a set of controls for the engines and thrusters.

[@rblibit]

Yes, it is all in the Captain's lap in these situations.

[@kentershackle1329]

@@stabiz8555 U sure? Not the Harbour Pilot ?.

[@alexosborne5629]

@@kentershackle1329 If the Captain is familiar with the port, there is no need for a pilot to be onbaord. Most of the time, pilots do not actually take control if the vessel, the advise the Captain and bridge crew on the best and safest route in or out of the port.

[@kentershackle1329]

@@alexosborne5629 True, depends on the Port Authority. I dont know about yr place, but mine the pilots is the one that gives instructions to Tugs, to the helmsman (rudder angle+ engine Rev). The Master does handover command but Ultimately he is still in charge ,he can overide the pilot commands if he deems its unsafe (very rare occasion). Yes some ports does allow you to navigate from Outer Port Limit into the navigation channel, but in my area due the channel has not been properly maintained (dredged) thus its better the harbour pilot helps navigate (but i highly suspect , those pilots purposely use the propeller wash to cut those muddy seabed for the next ship 😂)

[@jeffjames4064]

I am totally impressed. And the captain is probably saying " Just another day ".

[@canigetachannel]

I'm impressed. The Gale crosswind makes it difficult without hydro-jets.

[@dyrlegeatgmail]

Probably used to it. Those ships sail the Norwegian coast from Bergen to Kirkenes (NW of Murmansk) and back all year. In all weather, and believe me: the Arctic Ocean is not tranquil...

[@petert3355]

Captain to First Mate, "A little breeze blowing today eh Jorge?" Frist Mate to Captain, "Yes Sir, I think I'll take the kids to fly their kites after we dock."

[@torehaaland6921]

Basically, yes. Winter in Norway can provide challenges like this every day. Sometimes several times a day. In the norwegian coastal express, extraordinary seamanship is daily routine. They also did the same with the traditional vessels-without modern amenities like bow thrusters. The last one was retired only a year ago.

[@DanBeech-ht7sw]

That was skilful use of the anchor. Brilliant work, I'm so impressed

[@MM-vv8mt]

Excellent job of springing off his kedge and letting the cross wind blow him gently into the wharf, with his side thrusters at the end to stop the barky with a *chef's kiss*. Magnifique, Mon Capitan!

[@harmendejong4754]

Q give 'm a hand next time would ya. (regards, J.l.Picard)

[@bobikdylan]

Didn't understand a word of that but 100% agree.

[@stephenmiller5004]

Top marks to you young man, snubbing the anchor is an art lost to many.

[@terrysullivan1992]

I don't see any snubbing on that anchor chain.

[@stephenmiller5004]

About 0.5....the chain comes up and is released before it swings the stern round. Please look again, However, your interpretation of snubbing May differ from mine, but I have used this technique and it offers some control in keeping the boat parallel to the dock and with a check on speed ......docking being under control

[@richhunter6414]

Would the anchor, positioned as it is, also be helpful for departure?

[@stephenmiller5004]

@Rich Hunter....in this wind the bow thruster may not be effective and vessel could find it difficult to get off the dock, however with an anchor out to windward this will certainly help. I think this captain knew exactly how to deal with these conditions.

[@id10t98]

@@richhunter6414 worry about that when the time comes lad, let's get 'er docked lol

[@geeewiz2231]

Thanks for the perspective at the end. Great Job Captain!

[@joesmith1605]

Wow, that is some excellent touch. Capt is dialed in. Bravo

[@saltpeter500]

The Captain's use of the anchor was outstanding.

[@9mileskid]

Norwegian captains are second to none …. My uncle Olav was captain of a fishing trawler before WW2 … when war came he and his vessel were drafted into the navy as a sub ( U-Boat ) chaser … this man had nerves and muscles of steel He went on to Captain oil tankers after the war … he could handle anything on the water snd did … RIP uncle Olav 🙏

[@deandeki]

Greece has also badass captains

[@Wild_Bill57]

Masterful leadership, well trained crew, and precise execution. Salute!

[@iandaniel2153]

Yep! when skilled people on the job complement each other good things happen.

[@sirifail4499]

Can’t get much smoother than that. The CAPT/crew made it look easy.

[@wellshutchins6885]

That's "cause it is, getting away isn't

[@sandrak1]

That's when people around you know that you're dam at what you do and give you kudos. It makes others think that it is a piece of cake.

[@johnjaradat]

NO ITS NOT THE CABTEN OR CREW DID IT ==== THE BOW AND STERN THRUSTER DID THE JOB

[@johnjaradat]

@@kawasakizrx1164 WHATS OARS THATS ON SMALL BOAT NO MOTER, THE BOW THRUSTER VERY POWERFULL FOR BIG SHIPS AND PASSNGER SHIP... 30 YEARS IN OCEAN ,I WAS GOOD SEAMAN AND MASTER MY NICK NAME WAS THE PEOPLE MAN EVERY ONE KNOWS ME FROM OUR UNION WANTS TO SAIL WITH ME FTOM MY YOUNGERDAYS AS BOSAN YAA THAT WAS THE DAYS

[@hindugoat2302]

great seamen !

[@MrAdomus]

That viking seamanship is on clear display here, that's experience that's been passed down from many a generation to that captain

[@Leatherneck-jk9ew]

Whoever that skipper is , was is great. Norwegian vessel also. Good job skipper and crew.

[@c4l1f0rn143000]

this is the most amazing thing ive seen this week hats off to the captain and his fantastic trick of anchor and engines to keep parallel in what looks to be tricky waters and a " soft" kiss on he dock

[@skipcampbell4226]

Inching forward to stay parallel with the dock. With only so much dock to work with. Awesome seamenship!

[@id10t98]

Anchor was out to keep the bow from smacking, you can see the chain at the end of the vid.

[@Bluenose352]

@@id10t98 Exactly.

[@loanokaharbor8303]

Amazing job Captain and crew! Top notch piloting and execution! That anchor drag line helped a bit, I am guessing. 👍

[@TobbeVijlto]

Heja Norge. It takes a Viking to dock a ship in a storm. Masterclass in seamanship!

[@gazdubai]

Anchor action was perfect. Top work crew.

[@billc2054]

Hats off to the Captain and Crew!!!

[@samwhitty3036]

not their 1st rodeo, nor their last. fabulous control, skipper & crew 🤙🏻

[@seniormahamed7481]

This is awesome! Kudos to the cap and all the crew

[@LoanwordEggcorn]

Impressive. That's a lot of wind and windage, well applied. Good knowledge of anchor and boat shape to bring it to the dock nearly perfectly.

[@almost_candid9809]

That anchor work was amazing!!!

[@maxcederhage]

What's missing to make it go from nearly perfect to perfect?

[@LoanwordEggcorn]

@@maxcederhage Honestly, not much. They hit the dock a little hard, but that's going to happen in such high winds. They did a great job.

[@archiebob11]

‘Nearly’ please come on! 😏

[@Pallethands]

Were they trying to moor? Cuz it didn't look like they were prepared for it.

[@Vzw-dj9rf]

...as NOT seen on "Miami Boat Ramps". I was witness to similar docking expertise on a trip to Greece during 40+ knot winds. Fascinating and inspirational to watch.

[@stuka97]

There's an understatement great seamanship hat's off to that captain and crew.

[@tomstclair961]

That was done to perfection. No room for screw ups!! One shot to get it right!! That could of gone very wrong, really quickly!! Great job Capt.. 💪💪💪👋👋👍

[@Soknik01]

Someone made the right call when they chose that ships captain. Nicely done!

[@johnliberty3647]

I need to watch this after an hour of Boating fails (which included large ships). I needed to see some success out there.

[@guaporeturns9472]

Check the channel “Boat life” and watch the crabbers coming and going in St.Paul harbor in the Bering sea( if you haven’t already) I did that very thing in identical conditions , not the in the caps chair , just a lowly deck hand. I did it 7-8 seasons and St Paul was always exciting in the winter. Some impressive boat handling skills (following seas) .. check it out.

[@leehaelters6182]

@@guaporeturns9472, wilco, thanks.

[@guaporeturns9472]

@@leehaelters6182 scary stuff

[@vladimird5280]

90% of is success just is rarely filmed

[@micfail2]

You should check out Drachinifel, a naval history KZbin channel. he has an awesome video called "Voyage of the Damned, journey of the Second Pacific squadron," which is about the non-stop fail of a Russian fleet traveling from the Baltic to the Pacific to fight in the russo-japanese war. It is an insane story, extremely entertaining, and that channel in general is awesome.

[@F74D3N8r0T]

Astonishing! Even though the Captain might be doing this one handed complaining about his coffee being too thin in the other hand.

[@donjohns338]

Just another day in the office ..... :) really well done!

[@BoateronTour]

That is spectacular. Great video and a great job by the Hurtigruten captain. This happens often in the winter months and is daily business of them. They sometimes lose an anchor

[@craigforrest446]

Absolutely fantastic! A great crew,too,toco to control the anchor line so well!

[@WilliamMurphy-uv9pm]

Ferries, along with other modern cruise ships have underwater "fans" designed to help you get parallel parked without a tug. It looks more difficult than it is. But, I would not like to try it.

[@ChiefMiddleFinger]

Respect to the Capt. and crew ! The starboard side is essentially acting as a sail and the anchor technique was seamanship at its finest !!

[@bethroesch2156]

Now that's impressive. The finesse it took to accomplish that it really admirable. I feel safe with him 👍🏻

[@nickcaci7238]

All those earliest days of floating boats in his tub has really paid off.

[@MrSpanks]

I can't imagine how the captain felt after 'parking' his boat - I feel a sense of achievement when I parallel-park my car within 2 feet of the curb!

[@spitfire27028]

Yea, right?

[@jamesweir2943]

fkkking incredible.

[@jeffjames4064]

You can get within two ft? Do you give lessons?😁

[@duckiegirl58]

I'll bet everyone's deodorant quit!

[@MrSpanks]

@@jeffjames4064 I did it once but it was a while ago....

[@timlewis5096]

Very impressive by all concerned. Loved the use of the anchor!

[@BobTheHair]

We spent a fortnight on a supposed Northern Lights cruise, on this very ship, Nord Norge. We encountered a force 11...and had to spend two days cruising up and down a fjord, to ride out the storm. We missed several ports (the cruise normally stops at 33 or so ports up and down Norway, top to bottom- the service is "Post Boat" as well as carrying round trip passengers. Fabulous crew, - lovely ship. We sailed- and docked- in some really rough seas but I never felt the ship bump against the quay! On my "Bucket Again" list, certainly. Thank you, Cap'n. (shame we didnt see the lights as promised, though...

[@EspenX]

This is a Hurtigruten ship, a ferry going up and down the coast of Norway, from almost the very South of Norway in the North Sea all the way into the Arctic in six days. Then they go back down South. It is a combined cargo ship transporting supplies and people to small towns along the coast - and it is a cruise ship for tourists wanting to see Norway and the fjords. If you are a captain of this ship, you and your crew know how to navigate all kinds of rough seas and safely dock in all kinds of extreme weather.

[@jbettss]

Is that an anchor chain attached to it?

[@florianrnd6457]

@@jbettss I dare say it looks like he is using the anchor to slow down the ship

[@jbettss]

@@florianrnd6457 yeah that’s what I was thinking. Even more impressive.

[@infantryshooter]

@@jbettss Yes, playing out the chain as they drift towards the seawall.

[@Mornomgir]

rofl no.

[@storiedtreasures15]

That was an EXCELLENT job of seamanship!!!! To dock that vessel in such conditions using the anchor and (im assuming) the thrusters... Whoever that Captain is he made it look easy! Amazing job!!! Well done!!

[@jacko4483]

That brings a sense of pride to all of us blue collar, hands on guys and ladies. Well done Captain!!

[@albertbatfinder5240]

As Yoda would say “His first rodeo, this is not”.

[@philhand5830]

And, "do or do not. There is no try.!"

[@fabianbauza4448]

Batman S my balls too

[@CoIoneIPanic]

Yoda wouldn't say that.

[@leftyshawenuph4026]

@Mickey Smiths Yikes. You butchered it.

[@lordhung7013]

Why the fuck is Yoda’s grammar so terrible? He can master the force but he can’t learn syntax?

[@josedacunhafilho]

I suppose one has to be extremely capable to allow for the courage to attempt this. Hats off one million times. Can't imagine the communication on the bridge between the people controlling the bow thruster and the anchor; must have been some massively intense moments, no doubt. That night I'd bet they all did several toasts to celebrate, and quite deservedly!

[@davidcochran9322]

On a modern ship all thrusters and most winches are controlled from the Bridge!

[@alexeijolkin7851]

No this is just a routine job for these guys. No drama here.

[@AB_Deck]

@@alexeijolkin7851 so is throwing a heaving line.. should be routine but the guy on the bow fked that up

[@jimmydcricket5893]

@@AB_DeckDid it fine.

[@ln5747]

*stern thruster

[@dieseldavetrains8988]

Scandinavia has a strong seafaring tradition and an established reputation for good seamanship. The captain, or harbour pilot, done an excellent job despite blustery conditions.

[@CountTubercula]

I'd probably call that a gale!

[@LoanwordEggcorn]

@@CountTubercula Definite storm.

[@CountTubercula]

@@LoanwordEggcorn Yes. I just thought 'blustery' was under selling it a bit! Definitely a storm...

[@Norsk1969]

@@CountTubercula The Captain estimated the wind to be 30 m/s...

[@Offshoremate]

There is no traditions here, pure experience

[@ScottSlooper]

Holy crap! I have had to dock a 50 foot houseboat in 40 mph gusts and I thought that was hard! This crew is amazing!

[@swtsoph]

That was amazing and a joy to watch - well done!

[@elvenkind6072]

Should not be needed to mention it, but the name of the ship is Northern Norway, and so is it's crew and location. There's some extra salt in Norwegian blood.

[@miguelsuarez8010]

In norwegian wood too.

[@elvenkind6072]

@@miguelsuarez8010 ☺

[@michaeldecker2725]

Part of the Hurtegruten fleet. They are mail boats/cruiseships, wonderful way to see the country side.

[@crismillet62]

Me encantaría visitar ese país, tiene que ser salvajemente precioso ❤

[@typhoon2827]

Well it translates as that but it is still called Nordnorge.

[@mvantraa]

Judging by the way the seawater is blown out of the water, circumstances were at leaste Bft 10 or more. Excellent job by the captain!

[@delmontehannamays.550]

no

[@MarkWarren-com]

The stern stops a bit abruptly, but given the conditions, that’s a remarkable outcome. I’ve been on ferries in calm weather that hit the pier harder.

[@coronalight77]

Lol judging huh. Judging by your m0r0n comment you have zero knowledge to rely on for judging anything.

[@12345fowler]

@@MarkWarren-com The decision to drop the anchor would make the stern pivot around the anchor point which was to the beam of the ship. So this was unavoidable but he got the timing right. If he drops too soon the beam would pivot quickly and crash the pier at a high speed (displacement speed + pivot speed) and to late it would'nt prevent a hard crash in the pier as well. Here he got the timing just right. The beam crashed a bit to the pier but the remaining of the vessel was stopped before crashing into it, and he could then finely adjust the tension on the anchor point to let the boat nestle gently to the pier.

[@lairdcummings9092]

Extremely skilled use of the tools at-hand. A great big finger to the gale; the skipper is going to do things right proper!

[@KristianOye]

Norwegian crew... I would expect nothing less ;-) Nicely done!

[@captainbuggernut9565]

It was nicely done. Although I wouldn't say the same could be said of all Norwegian crew especially the KNM Helge Ingstad

[@lazygamerz]

@@captainbuggernut9565 Everyone can have a bad day :P

[@db7819z]

That was slick

[@stabiz8555]

@@captainbuggernut9565 The officer in command on that warship was in his early 20's, had very little experience. Guess what...they changed some rules and routines.

[@leonsgouros7486]

Norwegian and Greek captains are the most well paid worldwide. No doubt why...

[@JetFire9]

Thank you for the kind comments. I am very proud of my team and what we have accomplished.

[@chillerfrigotek9121]

Bravo..our captain is a master..👋👋👋

[@adequatebus8280]

High craftsmanship is always a beautiful thing to behold. -C

[@piratecaptain4941]

Awesome ship handling and seamanship skills Captain and Crew.

[@davidnoland6796]

Dragging a anchor pretty good idea in wind like that even with good bow thrusters ...nice job

[@pontoonrob7948]

The anchor was not dragging. It was set. The rode was let out by the windlass to control the bow. If we had 20 minutes of video it would be much more impressive .

[@briansmyla8696]

@@pontoonrob7948 It was dragging. There was no chain being paid out. You can see it clearly near the end of the video.

[@georgeorwell4059]

@@briansmyla8696 what video evidence is there of dragging? I would prefer to think they were laying out chain. More under control. But I was not there so do not know.

[@briansmyla8696]

@@georgeorwell4059 watch the video towards the end. You can clearly see the chain links against the boat, and that the chain wasn't being let out, but the boat was still moving towards the pier.

[@briansmyla8696]

@@georgeorwell4059 watch the video towards the end. You can clearly see the chain links against the boat, and that the chain wasn't being let out, but the boat was still moving towards the pier.

[@Mortthemoose]

Amazing job! Reminds me of when i was living/working on the Isla of Skye, (Scotland, uk) when the ferry was still running. The conditions that they sailed in were incredible! They'd point the boat diagonally from it's destination, and let the wind blow it to the ferry port! It never failed to amaze me how accurate they were. I have great respect for these guys and gals that work on these ferries, in all weathers.

[@scottlewisparsons9551]

I have seen this before. It’s not only amazing seamanship but a work of art!

[@jjalifano1]

That's a fine display of seamanship and ship handling in adverse wind conditions. 👍

[@ssnerd583]

WELL, now...aint THAT some boat driving for ya! Bravo Captain and crew on another day at the office in a gale coming into port.

[@PutinKhuilo331]

Hell of an anchor set. Then docking fighting the wind. Salute!

[@johangw2]

Bravo! He knows how to handle a ship using all available tools, including the wind. Good seamanship!

[@davidallen9526]

This is what all Captains strive to be. Between the bow thruster and letting out chain as needed on a set anchor while using the mighty engines to slow her approach to the dock.

[@johncarder819]

It didn't look like he let the chain out at all. A magnificent job.

[@gesp5151]

@@johncarder819 from 1.38 the chain out from starboard bow is clear

[@patagualianmostly7437]

@@johncarder819 Look closer at the links....clearly controlled let-out.

[@jamesleaty7308]

looks like a Norwegian ship. Norwegian seamanship.

[@MajTom-wd2yt]

@@johncarder819 I imagine the anchor was dropped on a previous approach to use the anchor to control the side slip.

[@YoNorton]

Holy hell that’s some amazing seamanship!

[@mikmerl1]

that truly is a display of fine seamanship ...... well done captain and crew (takes combination effort)

[@fredio54]

Superb job of an all but impossible docking (without damage). Hats off, skipper, from another skipper.

[@flagship1701e]

Congratulations from a fellow seaman. Practice make PERFECT.

[@The_guy_on_the_internet]

perfectly executed Brannigan docking maneuver.

[@indigo-alienpurplewater3072]

Absolutely stunning move, and trust in that anchor.

[@Paul-iu1om]

Great job great timing and use of anchor

[@eh42]

listing in the wind like that I was looking for churn from bow thrusters. then the 2nd angle clarified that ships anchor was deployed. would love to see a graphical breakdown of what was done to keep that ship parallel right up to the dock!

[@id10t98]

full ahead, full left rudder lol

[@FSEVENMAN]

Yeah for those conditions that was fantastic I love how they use the anchor to control the bow.

[@marilyntkeller]

He used the WIND to lay the ferry against the dock!!!! Man! That is some danged fine navigation and control!☝🏾👊🏾

[@stuartforsyth9780]

that Anchor being deployed saved the day .... good work Crew

[@thomengel9720]

Amazing job of getting that ship to the dock!

[@tommaxwell429]

This was great seamanship. One would have to question the wisdom of docking in such conditions but they did a masterful job. I spent 6 years on an aircraft carrier and we would have just stayed out another day waiting for the weather to improve.

[@luthahvelken4653]

there aren't any paying customers on an aircraft carrier. Its OK to spend more taxpayer dollars waiting at sea when you are incompetent. Further, this is a ferry in Norway, they have a schedule to keep and staying at sea waiting for good weather is not an option, this is probably a regular procedure.

[@tommaxwell429]

@@luthahvelken4653 What? Incompetent? What are you talking about. A schedule to keep....in aviation we call that "get-ther-itis." It has been the reason for more than a few aviation "accidents." Not to downplay the feat that was pulled off here, but I assure you the captain had full authority to postpone entry. The way the ship was listing, it was no picnic for their passengers. No harm, no foul, but don't bad mouth my US Navy! Wink!

[@philmenzies2477]

@@tommaxwell429 That ship wasnt listing. And if you were really a squid you would know what it is called. And not to downplay the master here, he knew exactly what he was doing and made a good judgment call. Get there itis is when aviators continue into conditions that are only going to get worse and result in (usually) CFIT

[@mikefowler301]

@@luthahvelken4653 Wow that's quite an assumption ya got there Nanook. Stop calling people incompetent until you know for a fact dip ship.🖕

[@johno9507]

@@philmenzies2477 If it wasn't listing then what was it? What do you call it when a ship is leaning over?

[@aprilsmith3683]

Excellent... ...with a chuckle of admiration at the end...🇿🇦

[@cmendla]

This is beyond words for me other than AWESOME!

[@runedahl1477]

You will normally not try to go alongside a dock with wind as strong as this but in this case the wind suddenly increased at the most critical time of the operation. The captain had a split second to decide to abandon the attempt or try to reduce the force the vessel hit the jetty with. Passenger vessel catch a lot of wind wind with their relative little draft and large ship sides. Side thrusters both foreword and aft helps a little but they are not strong enough to stop the sideways movement during this kind of conditions but they help. It was the anchor that saved the day. The crew showed great professional skills but they were also lucky that they anchor gripped in time. The clip is from the port of Bodø.

[@drumsjt]

Agreed, that was a timing decision and smart, kept the bow from coming in, giving the thrusters help.

[@redtops5160]

That makes sense, not an every day maneuver. Got lucky that the anchor held, thrusters probably useless in that wind. Still had some contact with the dock. Next time, I bet the Captain decides not to do this maneuver. Too risky. If I was the owner of the vessel............I would not be happy.

[@torehaaland6921]

@@redtops5160 in hurtigruten during winter, demanding manuvers of this class IS every day occurences. That's why the claim that these crews are among the worlds absolutely most competent shipcrews is not nationalism. Its pure fact. And the same officers and crews did the same things with the beautiful traditional ships as well.....with only one propeller in the stern and the anchor. There might be sailors other places of the same class. But i honestly think there are none above.

[@redtops5160]

@@torehaaland6921 In the US, the best ship pilots are those that work the Houston Ship Channel. Large vessels with deep drafts in narrow channels. They pass each other close aboard, you can look down and spit on another vessel. Crazy the first time you see the vessel passing. I never saw a docking maneuver like that depicted above in the US. Never in 12 years.

[@dmitripogosian5084]

The captain had a split second to decide to abandon the attempt or try to reduce the force the vessel hit the jetty with. > If that was a case, he chose wrong. If you can abandon dangerous maneuver, you should, there is no point in checking your luck

[@yabbadabbadoo8225]

The Vikings, best seafarers in the world. They discovered America, traded with Africa, Asia long before Spain and Portugal.

[@oceanfroggie]

Superb. Wow, interesting the forward anchor was dragging rather than chain being paid out by the winch.

[@RichardSmith-ms6hh]

Looks like very skilled experienced seapersonship. Knew exactly where they were going with this. I've been dropped-off at a landing where the skipper let the wind carry his boat sideways until we jumped the last 2/3 metre and he revved-up his engines and slid away before touching anything.

[@bobcougar77]

Amazing skill and nerve. Has to be some pretty tough decisions on risk of docking vs risk of riding it out at sea vs supplies vs money and viability of your company and the satisfaction of customers.

[@genericname3600]

Could have also gone very wrong very quickly. I've seen it a lot. Probably should have waited another 6 hours lol

[@TheMrMused]

:: sets anchor :: :: pivots around the bow :: and just the lightest kiss of the dock Someone give that captain a raise!

[@retirednavy8720]

Ship driving to that level is an art form that few people master. He took that one to the pier really slick. Well done.

[@jaford2]

Great job by all concerned!!! A dreaded lee shore... but used the wind perfectly! (I love the little chuckle from the person filming at the end...!)

[@FritzOFN]

the "Hurtigruten" ships are well known for their excellent stability in rough seas, they are so good in fact, there are research platforms that rent one of these instead of using the bunks on the platform... Great boats, all of these....and the captains do have balls of titanium.

[@fava7753]

Good captain with skills . Extra tot . . For the crew .

[@philhand5830]

Extra grog for the captain, especially!!!

[@lysechrist1947]

Wow! Most impressive seamanship for sure.

[@Cryptidsunlimited]

The line through from the bow at the end really completes that video.

[@BaronBoar]

Well considering it's a ferry in Norway, I am not surprised. They have been sailors for a long time.