Basic Barge Handling Skills - Split Screen

In this video we take you along with us while we move a bunker barge from our lay berth to a container ship. Using two cameras, you are able to see what the throttles are doing on the lower left, the rudder angle indicator in the middle bottom, and the steering joystick in the lower right hand side, all while the top part of your screen is what we see out of our window in the upper wheelhouse.

[@desertbrewcrew1974]

Days like this when im just sick and tired of all the media noise, Im watching fishing channels and a guy that loves his job. Stay safe Capt.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you again for watching! Stay safe and force liquids (I'm dieing for a beer)!

[@GaryMeolaJr]

I will never need the knowledge of moving a bunker barge with a 3000 hp tug ... but what a great video ! I learned so much. Thanks Tim for sharing this.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching Gary. Please consider Subscribing. I try to post new content every Tuesday.

[@charlesmiller000]

I'm late catching this episode but WOW, what a Masterclass ! The camera ahead and engine/rudder control views along with radio comms really highlights your deft choreography of boat/barge handling. Amazing ! Thanks Capt

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Charles. If I can do it, anyone can. CUOTO

[@justanoldman9762]

Tim wow as a newbe to your channel and in the UK Desert brew crew got it right &Ian right about deckhand And the way you continue your explanation of a point if distracted ,So many on you tube start to explain have to stop and DO NOT GET BACK TO IT so leave you hanging So, tim stay safe & keep em posted.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Nick and welcome to the channel! CUOTO

[@michaelshirley3042]

EXCELLENT VIDEO!!!!! You're awesome. Explaining how to maneuver the barge like a teacherto a student. This is the best full explanations in VIDEO on KZbin. Thank you Tim!!!

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching and for the kind words Michael. If you are new to the channel, Welcome. Please consider subscribing. I try to post new content every Tuesday. CUOTO

[@charlesirby9222]

"Masterfully done! Back in 1955 I used to watch the tugs pushing oyster shell or crude by our fish cabin on the San Bernard down Tejas way...I said as a kid, 'I'm gonna be a tug boat Captain someday', a couple years later I thought, 'I'm gonna be a shrimp boat Captain'...hahaaa...a decade and a lustrum later 'I'm going to be an Industrial Electrical Contractor'. Well...I'm retired from that now but I can still vividly see and hear the big Tugs going down river and every time I'd signal from our dock to blow that horn they would faithfully do that for a 6 year old kid! You Captains are very special."

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching and sharing such wonderful memories Charles. Please consider Subscribing if you haven't already. I try to post new content every Tuesday.

[@charlesirby9222]

@@TimBatSea I'm in already, just a soon as I saw what this was all about. Just watched your "How I became a Tugboat Captain" you asked for questions to answer on future videos...I have one. What task do you perform that after all these years makes you most nervous at the helm?

[@TimBatSea]

@@charlesirby9222 Docking a lite barge in windy conditions kinda sucks.

[@iankelmartin8578]

It's always cool to see someone in their element. Regarding your conservative approach to the turn: there's a saying in aviation that "superior pilots use their superior judgement to avoid using their superior skill." Seems like your deckhand is well on his way by anticipating problems (not being able to reach the chock) and looking for a solution. You run a tight ship!

[@TimBatSea]

Oh Ian.....I am so stealing that! Friggin awesome!!!! Yes, Chris is a natural, bright and young. I having tried to get him to pursue a path into the wheelhouse, but he says he doesn't want the responsibility and will be becoming a tankermen soon.

[@iankelmartin8578]

@@TimBatSea First one's free! From your background it sounds like you certainly understand that it can take a while to find one's calling. Fair seas.

[@TimBatSea]

@@iankelmartin8578 thank you Ian!

[@bw7471]

Yes and there "are old pilots and bold pilots, but no old bold pilots". Also never put your aircraft anywhere your brain has not been fifteen minutes previously..

[@TimBatSea]

@@bw7471 very cool!

[@shaneroper477]

This is like watching grass grow....however controlling all that mass and inertia is like redirecting an asteroid with a drone. I'm imagining. Lots of action at the helm. Excellent video!

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Shane. I agree with you. The astroid analogy is spot on. A little bit of pre planned power over time can get the job done much better than a bunch of power when it's to late.

[@elkabong6429]

Tim, as you were first turning past the ship, you said something like "if I was a superstar, I would..." Well buddy, as far as I am concerned you ARE A SUPERSTAR! Turning that fuel loaded barge like a BOSS! So glad I stumbled onto your channel a little while ago and have subscribed. I get a lot of joy out of watching your vids and reading the other comments here, too. Wishing you and yours all the best.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching and for the kind words and for Subscribing! I really appreciate it!!!

[@TimsBitsnPieces]

Tim, all those years of operating is showing your skills. I love this stuff. This is a great video showing people what is involved with maneuvering a vessel in a confined channel.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much Tim. CUOTO

[@stratolestele7611]

When I graduated from my 21' bow rider, to my 26' (was 29' LOA) single engine cabin cruiser, to my 43' (47' LOA)w/ twins, I remember the feeling of everything happening so much more slowly, but it was so great to have the ability to maneuver with the twins (especially backing down). This is my 'big boat' x 10000! 😅

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching. Many skills transfer from one boat to another. They just have to be adjusted a bit. But your mastery of the wind and tide will pay you more dividends than adding HP. CUOTO

[@dougf94912]

The split screen worked really well, thanks for putting this together!

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Doug and please consider Subscribing if you haven't already. I try to post new content every Tuesday.

[@johnleach7879]

In my msgs to you I f'got to mention that i "automated" (just remoted, really) six lighthouses in the LI/Conn area back in 1963: Stratford Shoals (where I spent a couple of involuntary nites due to wx), Gt Captain's Reef, Green's Ledge, and 3 others which I can't dredge up. They were controlled from a USCG base on N. LI. In 1965 I replaced the Sandy Hook Light Ship with a big-assed buoy (we had trouble with fishermen tying up to it, dragging it off station). In every case, the people freed from that duty came forward to thank me, that was the real reward.

[@TimBatSea]

Wow! Very cool! I have been steering on those lights for most of my carrier. Thank you John. CUOTO

[@stephendawg1]

A joy to watch someone who is good at their trade. Thanks for explaining the nuances of navigation.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Steve. CUOTO

[@davejohnson7134]

J🎉🎉🎉🎉right

[@stamrly418]

The split screen shows what your doing and you can see the effect. Then with you talking what your thinking and explaining what your doing puts the reasons behind the actions. Being told is one thing and as a teaching aid is limited. But putting the why into it, what you are doing it increases the learning. The reason and the why puts on light bulbs for many. A simple job ( no disrespect) move a barge to a ship! But the thinking planning and putting in place the “What if” protection is great to watch and learn... I’m never going to control anything this big but certainly gives me a far better appreciation of the skills needed. The skills are not just boat handling, but crew communications and interaction with others on or controlling the water. Love it. Amacf

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching and for the kind words. I appreciate them more than you know.

[@davida877]

Tim thanks great video - something we would never get the opportunity to see without your productions. Kind Regards

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching David. It's a pleasure creating for an appreciative audience.

[@deanraf]

Thanks much, it makes not being on my boat this year much easier.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Dean. Please consider Subscribing if you haven't already. I try to post new content every Tuesday.

[@duece191]

Thank you for this video! I really appreciate you taking the time and effort explaining and letting us join in on your ship handling.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching. I keep thinking you guys will get bored of this kind of video, but your comments tell a different story. I will try to do more of this type as long as you guys keep liking them. Thank you!

[@jefflong3200]

TBAS that was very interesting. Almost like you K turned the barge and put her right up against the curb. We could call this the Very Good channel. You are so positive Tim and it’s a joy to see!

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching and for the kind words Jeff! I really appreciate it!

[@neilfranklin2284]

Tim Great job informing the public on the industry. I was an engineer with maritrans for a few years in the late 80s after I got out of SUNY maritime. I still keep tune with the industry. My office is on the waterfront in Philadelphia and I see rigs all the time. I also know one of your company’s port engineers in Philadelphia. Keep up the good work

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching Neil. I am trying to cast a long over due positive light on an industry that is only in the public eye when something horrific happens. I don't know how long my employer will continue to tolerate me posting this kind of content, but it is people like you that strengthen my case for why it needs to be done. Thank you very very much!

[@mellissadalby1402]

I think you are a great captain and I appreciate these videos. I might be simple, but this holds my focus and Tugboats have always been my favorite. The Tugboat is the hardest working boat in the harbor.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Mellissa. CUOTO

[@ThumperKJFK]

Wow Nice U turn. You make it look so easy. Tim please don't worry about the ambient noise, it puts us in the moment of the action and makes for a great video. Turning off the mic, or putting music in, detracts from what your trying to convey to us. Even the vibration of your vessel during the maneuvers also gives a sense of the dynamics of the mass your moving. Thank you again for a great show. Believe me, it is not boring. gregory.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much Gregory. You have convinced me. It's raw audio for the most part is the go-to standard.

[@e.8637]

Thanks for the video and good explanations, Cpt Tim; you help me understand better the work of my engineer cousin on another Hudson river tug. There are so many parallels, as others have mentioned, to aviation, air traffic control and the stories from my Korean War Tin Can sailor dad. Thanks again.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Joe. If you are new to the channel, Welcome. Please consider subscribing. I try to post new content every Tuesday. CUOTO

[@e.8637]

@@TimBatSea, done, sir!

[@TimBatSea]

@@e.8637 Thank you very much!

[@davidreinl4962]

Genuinely the best video you've done so far! Loved seeing exactly how you manipulate the controls and why.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you Davide very much! I am uploading a video (not for Tuesday, but the following) that is shot with three cameras. I think you will like it. I get set by the flood tide pretty hard.

[@captainstevenelson5294]

I love the split screen. And when you turn the camera down to see the bow of the tug the horizon is still visible. I was a steersman working under the captain of the HMS “Patriot” (Houston Marine Service) bunkering for ships between Galveston and Buffalo Bayou in the Houston area. I I really enjoy your channel. A woman happened to my 1st mate status. )&@$&5. |:( Great channel More split screen please.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Steve. Welcome to the channel. CUOTO

[@mikestone9129]

It's always fascinating how you make this look so easy. Great video as always.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Mike. CUOTO

[@brickpopo4951]

That was probably the best video yet. It really showed not just what you do but how you do it. It really showed, like a natural pilot, you drive by the seat of your pant, just slower. Many skills in life can be learned but to be really good at it you have to have a natural ability. We all saw this growing up watching that kid who could do it all in sports without any effort. Hated that kid ;)

[@TimBatSea]

Hahahah. Not to many places "Hated that kid" gets a good laugh! Cheers! And thank you for watching and for the kind words!!!!

[@makattak88]

I love boats and sailing. Operating them properly can only be truly learned with experience, but this is excellent insight and one hell of a captain.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching and for your kind words. Please consider Subscribing if you haven't already. I try to post new content every Tuesday.

[@simonleach7250]

Respect Captain Tim on so many levels! I'm amazed at how the engines cope with switching from ahead to astern without imploding. Best video yet! Thank you.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you Simon. We are extremely lucky to those big shaft brakes which allow us to stop all the momentum in one direction and start spinning it in the other so quickly. Be sure to see my first engine room video if you want a look at the shaft breaks.

[@jsmit9484]

I'm a medical resident right now and I'm loving it, but my dreams of piloting a ship like this will never fade. Thank you for this experience!

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you so much for watching and for your kind words! Please consider Subscribing if you haven't already. I try to post new content every Tuesday.

[@1919champ]

That was impressive. This maneuver would be quite sporting in a strong wind and adverse current. Great video TimB.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Jan. Yes. Being loaded, the current would be the one I would be most concerned with.

[@tonyraymond1039]

Outstanding Tim! One of your best. Please do more like this.

[@TimBatSea]

Got the next one 8n 5he can Tony. I am still trying different things, but I did a 3 cam shoot, adding the chart plotter. I'll have a better angle on the plotter next time, but I think you will like it. (In two weeks)

[@waynegutschmidt7586]

I finally got time to sit down and watch this video. One of your best. Thanks for the ride .

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you Wayne. I've got two more even better (3 cameras so you can see the plotter too) coming out.

[@earnestmetz9834]

Took up boating in my retirement, so watching the pros handle their vessels is a great education. My boat is a bit smaller than yours, but the physics are the same. Approaching a dock or slip no faster than you want to hit it was the first thing I was told when I bought my first boat.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching and welcome to the channel. I try to post new content every Tuesday.

[@jasonking2943]

First video I've watched. I'm a locomotive engineer. One thing we have in common. You have to plan ahead your movement. It's no fast stops starts or shifts

[@TimBatSea]

Welcome to the channel Jason. Please consider Subscribing if you haven't already. I try to post new content every Tuesday. I think we both are kinetic energy engineers.

[@Paul_Au]

I see that my comment is but one of 190, but I still wanted to let you know how much I appreciated this video as well. Thanks Mate.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much! I have a fragile ego and 190 comments are not nearly what I need to feel good about myself. Lol. Thank you very much for watching and for the kind words! I really do appreciate it!

[@raydewley9796]

Another great video! It is very interesting to see the step by step and why you are doing what you are doing!

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Ray. It really isn't a hard job. It just takes awhile to figure out the steps you need to do to set up what you want to do, and at the correct time to do it.

[@raydewley9796]

@@TimBatSea Being a tugboat captain seems to be a lot like running a steam locomotive - knowing what to do, when to do it and how much to do it with a dozen things on your mind at all times.

[@TimBatSea]

@@raydewley9796 thank you very much Ray!

[@BrazilianSeafarer]

Just another awesome video showing off that excellent boat handling skills. I do that with a 4.000 yard mud scow alongside a dredge. Eventually I’ll make my way to bunkering as well. I hope. Good tutorial video captain.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Anderson. I too use to do dredge work. Come over to the oil side. It's much better.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Anderson. I too use to do dredge work. Come over to the oil side. It's much better.

[@BrazilianSeafarer]

TimBatSea got to have that 500/1600 to head your way these days. I’m just a 200 ton with MOT for now. But I’m working on it. I love bunker work.

[@TimBatSea]

@@BrazilianSeafarer not true. Your towing endorsement and Recentcy are more valuable that a big license. All but three of our boats are under 200 t.

[@BrazilianSeafarer]

TimBatSea good to know captn. Maybe I should give Tom Lamm a call if he still working.

[@bob_atwestmi_fl_us7812]

Thats some impressive vessel handing skills. When I was younger some 45 years ago while going to college. I worked for a construction co that did some marine work. We pushed some small barges around with a steel inboard boat. I can see in this video as you explain how much we really didn't understand all the dynamics involved. We got the job done and always had a secondary small skiff to help with control. It was crude and we bounced off a few pilings here and there. Its awesome to watch someone that knows what they are doing, NICE.

[@TimBatSea]

Bob. You are to kind! Thank you for watching and I really appreciate your story and am grateful you shared it here.

[@billmoran3812]

What a treat! Got my coffee, cinnamon rolls and watching some great barge handling. My absolute favorite thing to do was always shiphandling. Every evolution is different. Different wind, tides, etc. I loved the challenge of close quarters maneuvering. Your Tug & barge has much better rudder response at slow speed than some ships do. Probably because the rudders are farther from the pivot point. The 210’ Coast Guard Cutter I was on had very little rudder authority at slow speed. I seldom put the rudder hard over except in a hard turn. Mostly left it straight ahead and used the engines. Great fun.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Bill! Now I want some cinnamon rolls! Lol.

[@relicguzzidog]

I really enjoyed this one. Thanks for the hand's on experience. A/C noise was no issue. Stay cool!

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching and please consider subscribing if you haven't already. I try to post new content every Tuesday. Next Tuesday's video is another split screen like this one, but shot with 3 cameras so you can see the plotter too.

[@bendav]

Fascinating! I enjoyed the split screen and seeing what actions you took at the helm to affect the ship's movement. Certainly a much slower pace than I even imagined.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Ben. I used to post a lot of sped up videos, but people would get so mad that I didn't let it play out in real-time. Now I think you are seeing why I do it. It takes time to move 8 to 10 thousand tons through the water.

[@mustralineabsorbine5082]

This was one of your best video's yet. So much understanding of physics is required to be successful. :)

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching. My 9ld physics teacher, Dr Hand, would be so proud to hear you say that. Lol. I really appreciate the kind words and all.

[@andrewleatherman4931]

Love it! The dual video being able to see your work with the controls and what the boat is doing...excellent video!

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching Andrew. Please consider Subscribing if you haven't already. I try to post new content every Tuesday.

[@jenndurrua3526]

Excellent video that shows great concentration and finesse. Skills which you clearly possess.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Jenn. I really appreciate it!

[@kenn346]

Great video! I love watching the tug and crew at work. And I don't care if it is too slow for some.. I'm retired so I like to watch grass grow. Especially that kind of grass!

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Ken. Everyone says it's slow...... Try doing it... Never enough time. Lol

[@Farmingman1123]

This is just what I was craving! Your ethic is inspiring and you leave a strong impression of expertise.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching Zachary and for your kind words! Please consider Subscribing if you haven't already. I try to post new content every Tuesday.

[@darrenhillman8396]

Hi Captain T! Well that was just brilliant! A boat-handling masterclass! I sometimes get all crossed up when going astern putting my boat back on its berth. My 🛥 is only 32ft! 🤣 The wind each time is different, too, sometimes it helps, sometimes not, so I guess I need to follow your example with anticipating what my actions on prop, rudder and bow thruster will do, rather than reacting to them. You made it look easy, but thats years of experience and knowing what inertia is doing. Really enjoyed that! Best wishes from the UK!

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching and for the kind words Darren. Yes! Proper prior planning prevents piss poor performance. Lol. It seems to me while watching the recreational fleet docking, that when people panic, more often than not they seem to add power which is usually the worst thing they can do. Try backing into to your slip at a speed you are comfortable hitting it at. (And when you can use the elements (wind and tide) you will have it beat)

[@highkicker11]

@@TimBatSea tim you also have a recreational sailboat right? I think that has a lot of the seven p's in its use, especially if you are like me and like docking with out iron sails if it is posible and allowed.

[@TimBatSea]

@@highkicker11 I am in-between boats at the moment. Crossing fingers, I hope to someday buy an Island Packet and bring you guys along for the search, buying, refit and finally the circumnavigation!

[@motoxhead16]

WOW Captain Tim you have outdone yourself with this one. I feel like it was custom made for me from my last comment. Thank you so much this is awesome. As much as I love all your videos please keep making this type when you're able and feel like doing so. Thanks again and as always you and the boys stay safe out there. Cheers from lovely land locked Utah.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much and yes! I made this one just for you. Lol. I just uploaded one that will post a week from this Tuesday that was the same idea but shot with 3 cams. One on the plotter so you can see where we are. Be safe in Utah my brother.

[@johnmccaughan4195]

Very interesting. The more videos you do the better they get. Thanks for sharing.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you John! That is one of the coolest comments I have got. You the man!

[@michaelrice500]

Excellent, as usual; professional mariners at work. Okay, for anyone who thinks this is easy and they can just step into the wheelhouse and start slinging barges around, consider how many thousands of hours the skipper has doing this. Try it at night, in a snow storm, no radar, no drift predictor, or radio to the deckhands. Maybe a spot light and the mate out on the bridge wing calling distances. I'll bet you a bottle of 1983 Oban Scotch that Captain Tim has been there, done that, and has the tee shirt.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching and for the kind words Mark. Nothing seems to go wrong on calm clear sunny days. The only time you really need the search light, you flick it on and see a flash and know that the bulb just died. Or you are coming into a hairy spot and your deckhand who is your eyes, radio dies or channel gets switched by accident. It when things like that go wrong, and your heart rate goes through the roof, it helps to remember that screaming at your crew only makes it worse. Better to play the hand you are dealt and try to pretend everything is fine. Also knowing when to stop, back away and call it a day or try it again is a great part of experience. "Discretion is the better part of valor"

[@wolfkremen]

That's some impressive parallel parking. All that is accomplished with controls smaller than those of a car.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Wolf. Please consider Subscribing if you haven't already. (We've got a couple Wolfs in the group and can't remember if you are one yet). I try to post new content every Tuesday.

[@daveredknapmedium]

Hi Captain Tim. I really enjoy your videos, and love the split screen so I can see what you're actually doing! It's obviously not as easy as one might initially think! Keep 'em coming!!

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Dave. #CUOTO

[@zachglick502]

I have no need to know anything about Tugging, as I live in a landlocked Iowa, we do have lakes and I do enjoy piloting small watercraft on the lakes we have, but I just thoroughly enjoy watching someone as proficient and seasoned as you work in your field. Quality explanation and a neat person, new sub here!

[@TimBatSea]

Welcome to the channel Zach and thank you very much for Subscribing! I try to post new content every Tuesday.

[@Glide1992]

That was great. Awesome to watch how you maneuver that loaded barge. Would be cool to be in the wheelhouse to see it all happen.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching. I'm trying to give you the experience virtually. My next video like this one (working on it now) uses three cameras to show you the plotter too. It didn't come out as well as I had hoped. But now we know what to do differently and this one will still work.

[@geoffreyneish7999]

THANK YOU Captain Tim, your seamanship skills are impeccable!! Your commentary reminds me of being on the water with my grandfather on Lake Superior growing up as a kid. He took the responsibility of teaching his 4 grandsons proper seamanship skills very seriously! So Thank you again for reminding how lucky we were to have a Grandfather as interested as you are in sharing this incredible knowledge!! 😉 Wishing all the best from Toronto 😎

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching Geoffrey and welcome to the channel. Please consider subscribing if you haven't already. I try to post new content every Tuesday. CUOTO

[@chrisdawson5093]

All new respect for how hard it is to move these barges around safely.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Chris. I appreciate it.

[@williamsestrom6355]

That's some great seamanship. Excellent anticipation of what an immense amount of dangerous mass will do a minute in advance. Wow! Very cool; enjoyed this one a lot. Nice driving, Tim!

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much William. Just rendering one for two weeks ahead that you will like. Same idea, but with three cameras. One on the plotter.

[@williamsestrom6355]

@@TimBatSea Excellent idea! I'm here every Tuesday!

[@richardbohlingsr3490]

Nicely done and no problems encountered during the maneuver. That's what it's all about.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Richard.

[@terrymurphy4177]

Thanks for the ride along, enjoyed it. Didn’t even get seasick 😁

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Terry. No seasick guarantee given on each and every video!

[@highkicker11]

@@TimBatSea sadly tim thats a garantee you cant give, because there are folks that get sick from just moving images that are not moving like what their ears are telling them is happening. Thats the whole problem with a motion sickness like seasickness. You eyes and balance organs are giving conflicting information. Its why the best way to avoid getting sick if you are mildly sensitive to getting seasick is to be on dek watching the horizon in the direction of travel. Same btw with car sick people.

[@TimBatSea]

​@@highkicker11One of the advantages of not having much in my head is not feeling the effects of the sea like many do. LOL Stay safe, and I try to keep the motion down in the videos.

[@normanbaker9618]

Thanks Tim. This is a great video, the split view screen giving added interest. Your previous video filmed in your car when on leave included your comments about being alert to everything around you being vital for safety. In this video with the container ship moored to starboard and another vessel moored to port all your concentration and skill weer needed in decision making and commentating at the same time. I have enjoyed watching this turn many times. Thank you so much.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching Norman. I have more split screen videos coming soon. I hope you don't get tired of them.

[@callmewheels4806]

YOU are a master my friend. You maneuver your vessel with the deft hand of a surgeon. My compliments. I occasionally watch your “old” videos while you’re still in the city. GREAT STUFF!

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much! I really appreciate that. CUOTO

[@WhooptieDo]

Totally was wondering why you still had right rudder in... Then you caught it. I want your job, always thought it would be awesome. Glad you showed up in my recommendations.... Nice narration!

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching. Please consider Subscribing. I try to post new content every Tuesday. If you like this type of work, be sure to watch "day in a Life of a Tugboat Captain in NYC" and "how to work on a Tugboat"

[@bobanderson4732]

That was very interesting. I enjoyed watching the maneuvering. That must be one MASSIVE rudder. I was amazed that you could pull the stern over without allowing the bow to pull away from the ship. Great job and great video. Thanks for sharing.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Bob. Two big Rudders (be sure to checkout the shipyard series of videos for a good look at her running gear).

[@williamralph5442]

You make it look easy, Tim

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching the William and please consider Subscribing if you haven't already. I try to post new content every Tuesday.

[@luv2fly352]

Man,you just keep hitting homes runs! Definitely an MVP!

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you so much!

[@mikeboutin5084]

Really great video, enjoyed watching a master at work. It sure isn’t as simple as one would think to just run a barge over to ship just down the block. Very skillfully done, my compliments to you and the crew aboard, made it look easy.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much Mike. (I hope you don't mind me saying, I keep thinking of the movie office space. One of my favorites)

[@captainrick9379]

Thanks Tim! That was AWESOME!

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Rick!

[@waynebauer2770]

Another great video. Great seamanship too!!

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much Wayne!!!

[@timmayer8723]

Wind and waves would make these maneuvers a night mare. I flew transports in the Air Force for three years. With weather (high winds coming at you at an oblique angle, rain, thick cloud cover + other situations took all I had to bring a loaded four engine cargo plane to the ground in one piece.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Tim. And thank you for your service. CUOTO

[@manuelmelchizedek4309]

True Maritime working you're awesome man

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Manuel! CUOTO

[@zk9058]

Love watching u do ur bar he thing.....especially when u smacked into the container ship at 23 minutes!

[@TimBatSea]

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[@timdemarco5079]

A lot of variables at play, and this was on a nice day. I bet it gets a little tricky when weather comes into the situation. Awesome barge skills👍

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Tim. It's always better when the sun is shining!

[@timdemarco5079]

TimBatSea I fully agree with you there definitely makes the job easier for you out there on the water and for me delivering fuel🚚👍

[@All4motion24]

don't know whiy this video was in my suggestions, but I tried to watch it in doube speed. Still I'm not patient enough to watch it complete. So thumbs up for the capt who has this amazing patience for the job :-)

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching. I really appreciate it.

[@kevintoo8]

Great bit of seamanship there Cptn Tim, fantastic video, more please 😉

[@TimBatSea]

Will do Kevin. Thank you for watching.

[@georgiaboi]

Man this has been my dream since I got out of the Navy , I'm only a week away from getting my 100 ton Captains License. Great vid dude!

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching and welcome to the channel. CUOTO

[@TheByard]

Good to have you explain the process of leaving the dock and coming along side without damaging either vessel. So my little 30ft boat had twin engines and a center rudder, so a lot of my docking and undocking was done with the rudder amid ships and just using the engines. With that much barge up front I'm seeing how you counteract that swing each way. Thanks for that. PS Went into Saigon the w/e and had a few beers with the lads, lock down is coming off. Still no international fights.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching. I so want to get over there! Cheers!

[@ryanpratt7453]

Best video so far!

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you Ryan! I have uploaded two more like this one but better! The first one you will see next week with a 3rd camera on the plotter but not well placed. The one after that gets it right. Glad you liked it!

[@calumking718]

Love the split screen

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Calum. I am trying to put together another with a window of the plotter.

[@michael7423]

Thanks again Tim and crew!

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching and sorry for the late response. (Some of the comments get flagged and I miss them). So, the only rule we have on the channel is that we try very hard to not mention directly by name; Tugs, companies or customers. Doing so puts me in a difficult position with my employer who has generously allowed me to film their equipment. Anyway, now you know. Thank you again Michael. CUOTO

[@michael7423]

@@TimBatSea sorry, I understand now I think 🤔 😂 I will try not to make the same mistake again. Safe travels

[@TimBatSea]

@@michael7423 Thank you very much Michael. CUOTO

[@AnttiNannimus1]

It's a thing of great beauty and interest to watch people like you, who are trained and skilled, highly-competent, professionals performing that kind of complex, demanding, unpredictable, potentially dangerous, work, including everything that goes into it--the planning, journeys, schedules, contracts, communications, jobs, operational and maintenance tasks, and missions within teams, as though you are doing simple and routine things. You've helped us understand your work is anything but simple and routine. As I watch you work, I can't help but wonder how many different alternatives, options, condition adjustments, traffic, and unexpected emergencies you need to consider and deal with on a continuous basis. As I watch these videos, my overwhelming feeling is that I am lacking the full 360-degree visibility needed to even have the slightest chance to get it right and not screw it up catastrophically. It's a fact of life on boats that trouble can come at you from ANY direction, including under and above as well. I can't even imagine how much trust and confidence you would need to have in your team-mates. To watch you do all this while at the same time, explaining it to us in detail with patience and good humor, while meeting all the demands of the job, is just plain awesome! Thank you for taking the time and effort to do it. You NEVER need to apologize for the "production values" of your videos produced under such difficult conditions. You're doing a great job of it, sir!

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you so much for watching and for the kind words. I assure you, if I can do it, anyone can. But non the less, your words are greatly appreciated and I want to give you a heart felt Thank You!

[@glennlepien473]

Well Done Capt.Tim .. another excellent informative video. Love to watch your work. Slow and steady, always in control of the situation. Never let the situation control you, making you reactive and in crisis mode .. staying ahead of the problem keeps you out of trouble. Thanks again for sharing your knowledge and expertise, Captain! FW&FS .. v/r Glenn

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching and for the kind words Glenn. There are twenty years of dents that paved my education along the way. Cheers!

[@newyorkharborferrydeckhand]

I was inspiring watching your videos for months and noticed there wasn't really anything for deckhands on ny ferries so I started this channel

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching. Glad you found some inspiration here. I'll check it out. Be safe.

[@kenlee-97]

Man, just subscribed to your channel, ( I hold an M-24 certification/M.E.D-3 marine engineer cert., and am working on Sydney harbour in Australia), will watch all your vids tommorrow mate .

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Ken. (I think you are talking to me and not the other guy. Lol) I really appreciate it!

[@garypeterson3628]

Well, I've been to one world fair, a picnic, and a rodeo, and that's the best boat handling I've seen.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for saying that Gary! I really appreciate it! I have another two videos like this one (one coming out on Tuesday) coming out soon and shot with three cameras so you will be able to see the plotter. Thank you again for the kind words!

[@stripersniper1531]

Great Video Tim.You have done this a few times I see.Excellent work ! Thanks for the vid .

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching and for the kind words!

[@chadwinters6089]

Great video Tim! Excellent work on the wheel. I can't wait for more to come like this!

[@TimBatSea]

Got the next one in the can Chad. And I added a camera too! Thank you for watching.

[@chadwinters6089]

@@TimBatSeaTim I think your going to be moving full steam ahead from now on!

[@TimBatSea]

@@chadwinters6089 Thank you Chad. Crossing fingers!

[@billhunsinger862]

I like this type of video of maneuvering and your talking thru better than scenery. i back down into my slip with cross winds most times. It is a lot easier with the bow thruster on 40' sail.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Bill. That's great. A bow thruster must really be nice at times.

[@tomdaley9154]

Absolutely love this video. I always love to understand how shit works. Make more of these!

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Thomas. More to come. CUOTO

[@tomdaley9154]

Cant wait Capt. I fly airplanes and helicopters, and it's always extremely fascinating to see how these other Industries do stuff. I'm glad you guys are filming what you do.

[@BrazilianSeafarer]

Tim has the best vídeos here. Amazing tug and barge handling skills. Getting my 1600 tons and eventually I’ll be playing along with those too. I already play with a 245x50 4.000 QY barge. Time to go higher.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Anderson. I really appreciate it. Best of luck to you and i am sure I'll be CUOTO.

[@TomFreireich]

Great video. Love your commentary

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Tom. If you are new to the channel, Welcome. Please consider subscribing. I try to post new content every Tuesday. CUOTO

[@CaptainChris69]

Good job skipper. Done this many times myself in Houston. I push everything from 30 k bbl, to 100×400 offshore barges. Presently doing ship offloads, heavy lift operations, rolling off heavy loads at EXXON above the Fred Hartman.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Chris. Please consider Subscribing if you haven't already. I try to post new content every Tuesday. I need more professional Mariners like in the group. Be safe my brother.

[@emrebaskocak]

This was such a nice video. One of the most interesting ones you've put up so far. Would love more like this, real time with narration. Keep it up!

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching! I am uploading a new one that is much longer and shot with three cameras, one on the plotter. I hope you like that one as well.

[@emrebaskocak]

@@TimBatSea Awesome! Can't wait!

[@ScottDodgson]

Great job Tim!

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you Scott.

[@parckys]

This was a great video for up coming guys. Thank you.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching. If you are new to the channel, Welcome. Please consider subscribing. I try to post new content every Tuesday. CUOTO

[@chuckels431]

Smooth as silk Captain, I very much enjoy all your videos. ⚓️

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you so much for watching and for your kind words! I really appreciate it!

[@tinkmarshino]

woof! what fun! I want some more... just kinda stumbled onto this site.. what a touch.. I am gonna peruse more of these.. thanks brother! carry on!

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching and welcome to the channel. Please consider Subscribing. I try to post new content every Tuesday.

[@tinkmarshino]

@@TimBatSea Ya know.. I saw a few more.. I think I will join the group and sub up.. this is kind of interesting.. I have spent a lot of time around ports in different parts of the world but have never been on a tug.. Very cool idea! thanks for the invite.. carry on..

[@johndodd1362]

Thanks Tim, that was great. Keep smiling mate JD

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you so much for watching John!

[@jetskier209]

Tim you are still a superstar to me because your not being a hot shot captain you are doing it the safer way that will give you a larger margin of error if needed.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for saying that. But there are those that might call me a pussy for erroring in the side of safety. Lol But I'm fine with that. Cheers!

[@kenlee-97]

Good post ,my great sir, what you mention is the base for everything mariners do- and that word is -"SAFETY"!!!.

[@TimBatSea]

@@kenlee-97 Thank you Ken!

[@cdouglas1942]

Twin screw counter rotation manuvuering is a joy.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching. We have inboard turning wheels that I believe help even more.

[@davidsauerwrx7460]

Thanks Tim, I am amazed how well you can handle that huge craft in such a small area. Great job! Dave

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much David! I really appreciate it!!