Episode 4: How I Sea It; How do you "drive" a mega cruise ship?

HOW WE DRIVE- Different methods of steering, navigating and maneuvering the Celebrity Edge, a 130,818 gross ton, 306 meter, $1.2 billion dollar new luxury liner.
When we’re underway and I walk around the ship and guest's see the Captain, the question I get asked ALL. THE. TIME is “If you’re here, who is driving the ship”.
The answer is the Officer of the Watch. We have a minimum of 3 very qualified and licensed officers manning the bridge at ALL times. 3 separate teams rotate every 4 hours on and 8 hours off. The teams are made up of an Officer of the Watch, Assistant Officer of the Watch and a Quartermaster or Lookout.
The terms steering, navigating, maneuvering or just to keep it in layman’s terms, “driving” is used.
There are several different methods we use to “drive”. In this video I'll explain each one!
* Disclaimer: Video contains pre-pandemic footage, where facemasks and social distancing were not common practice. Oh, how times have changed.

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Brilliant explanation Captain! I am an experienced Master Mariner myself, and despite having been on and around the water for nearly 40 years, have never been able to explain all of these elements so succinctly! Love the program for giving the Junior Officers 'Hands On' experience, something that was never afforded to me while working my way up. And the Maneuvering Support Animal ! ! Fantastic, Well Done !

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Kate, we cruised with you in March 2019 as we were celebrating our 25th wedding anniversary. I saw you a couple times on board engaged with your staff and wanted to take a picture with you. I didn't get the chance as I didn't want to be a disruption in your busy day. We enjoyed the cruise and Celebrity cruise line hospitality from your staff! Thanks!

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@Dinesh Birendra First no good Captain runs merchant or other shipping alone. Aka good captain does he or she can her staff but especially his or her engineering and maintenance staff. While don't know cruise becoming like many modern airplanes completely fly by wire. But old days airplanes control surfaces connect control devices be petals or levers. But I would assume should modern control systems failure completely there either means maintaining use called station until tug etc could assist or until ships control devices are restored. As with new standard that all ocean cruise ships two independent means powering back to shore I have assume means independent control systems but miracle on Hudson there always first for every disaster. Though wish fellow Marriner ill will is not advised as planet has mind and means return the favor to sometimes many times over.

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Captain Kate, awesome presentation. I am a licensed Pilot (airplanes) and I agree that you never forget your first, in our case a solo flight. I can only imagine the satisfaction it is to sussefuly maneuver a giant ship like the Edge.

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That was phenomenal! I especially like how you have that "Hands-on" approach to leadership by ensuring that all Junior Officers are fully trained and capable to assume their own Command one day.

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"mates" not "junior officers" They are trained to be in charge of a watch....from the third mate on up.

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To be coming up in the ranks under your leadership would be a real privilege. The way you support your staff and give them opportunities to grow their skills is amazing 😊

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Love the video, captain! Celebrity’s officers are incredible. I love how many technological parallels there are with my field of aviation.

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She is a true pro. Thanks for the great explinations and sneek peaks at how these massive vessels are operated! Getting to see the controls up close is really neat for sure!

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I absolutely LOVE this video!! Although completely unrelated, I spent 8 years in the U.S. Air Force as a Navigator. Many years ago I received a "VIP" bridge tour of one of your amazing ships in Fort Lauderdale. It was absolutely incredible!!! Thank you for sharing.

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Thanks Captain Kate, we'll be one of your passengers next year. Cruised Celebrity many times so I know a bit about the ships but love this Captain's view on things. All that work to keep us safe and happy is very much appreciated.

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Captain McCue, you have my utmost respect and admiration. We sailed onboard the Edge during the last week of January 2020. Your ship and crew delivered a wonderful experience for us just before the world travel industry came face to face with Covid 19. My wife and I have been Celebrity Cruise guests many times over the last 23 years since our 25th anniversary cruise to Alaska. We hope to see you again very soon.

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[@Ken_Leivonen]

Captain Kate, Very cool, thank you for making this video of how you “Drive” the ship! Very interesting! Ken

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I was on the Queen Mary in the late 70's as a waiter for one day. It was an incredible experience just to be on that huge ship for a few hours. Now, to see Captain Kate and the great job she and her team do, wow!!! Respect for the profesionalism all of you display!!! And... I envy you!

[@deanlawson6880]

What a great video!! It's so excellent that you actively ensure that junior officers get their chance to maneuver the ship, since as you say, it's the most "fun" and absorbing and critical thing you so as senior ships staff. That's so excellent!! I look forward to watching more excellent vids about ships equipment and ops now also!! Thanks so much for this! Nicely Done!

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It's good to see the acknowledgement & the importance of great mentoring & experience for junior officers.

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What a great video Captain Kate. I learned a lot and I know the Junior Officers appreciate you also. Sea you in 2022. Gratie mille.

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FASCINATING!!!! As a BIG "behind the scenes" guy, this stuff is so fun to learn about...and you make it sound so easy!!!!

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[@davidlockwood9192]

Great video showing your bridge and team! As a Tanker Master a lot is similar but also very different! So great that you give all your team opportunity to manoeuvre the ship, as a Jnr Officer I was blessed to sail with Masters who gave me the opportunity and I also like to give this opportunity to my jnr officers too!

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This is such a great idea to open up the ships functions to the sailing public. I have personally Sailed with Captain Kate 3 times and she is the best master of the ship I have encountered on my many cruises. I haven’t met Bug yet but I hope to soon.

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My forte is airliners, but it's so fascinating to learn how these behemoths are controlled!

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Thanks so much Captain. I learned something new today! Happy Sailin'

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Fantastic video Captain. Very detailed and informative. I do love a bridge tour when we go cruising if we get the opportunity. Looking forward to more.

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You’re soooo smart in what you do. Thank you for educating us and caring doe all those that cruise with you and work with you.

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NO paper charts! So much easier to update electronic, but wow - I wonder who can still plot a DR line! So much more sophisticated now. Love the shot of Memory Rock! Destinations for several of my first crossings. Your TikTok has been great for showing people just how much work is going on while you are anchored by Little Stirrup. Kisses to the "MSA" companion.

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Great video, Captain! I'm going to send this to all my family and friends that are constantly asking for an inside look at a cruise ship.

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Those azimuth thrusters! So cool. I’m fascinated by shit like that. Propellers, ramjets, pump-jets, tunnel thrusters, rim-driven thrusters-from small retractable bow thrusters on a sailboat to the monstrous Azipods on your luxury liner. Fantastic.

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Such a awesome video. I'm going to be going on a cruise for the first time in two weeks (Anthem of the Seas) and I love learning about the behind the scenes in whatever I'm a part of. I always wondered how in the world these massive ships get docked and seeing how the team does it all here is very impressive. I'm a pilot and people say what I do is difficult. After watching this you guys make what I do look like a piece of cake! This is on a whole 'nother level!

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I love this series! Thank you!

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Nice video. Thanks for sharing. Lot of hard work that goes on in the background that is so often overlooked.

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Clear and concise. Thanks, Captain Kate. I find myself periodically binge watching your videos. Always informative while entertaining. I continue to stand in awe of your work. You are a model to every one of professionalism and commitment. When I say everyone, I mean everyone. The skills you have honed over the years is daunting. I think we are quickly approaching the mark in time when gender shock can be released to stories in history books. Competency doesn't seek gender. Professionalism doesn't ask for anything other than knowledge, skills, and commitment cloaked in integrity. I look forward to someday catching a ride with you.

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I enjoyed the ship tour, especially the bridge visit, on Celebrity Summit back in 2018. Lots of what I saw in your video matched up with my visit, Anyway, as soon as I saw the images starting this video, I realized I was probably looking at a Celebrity ship. And indeed I was. Thank you for an excellent look at the process. I'll be looking for some of you other videos.

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I love the details and that you delegate to the rest of your staff so that they can get the experience. Very nice

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I worked on an RCCL ship (the Jewel) for 10 months as a musician. Most of the time we were under Cap't Thor, whom I'd suspect you know (but this was 15 years ago) What impressed me the most was the arrival at Georgetown, Bermuda. The ship arrived between two rock jetties, and the ship never wanted to have to reverse to leave the port. I suspect that is because there are serious $$ penalties to the cruise line for overstaying a scheduled departure. When it's time to scoot, they want to hit the gas and go. So the turnaround has to occur upon arrival, not the departure. So in between these 2 jetties, the ship executes a perfect 180 degree turnaround. (Jewel was also an azipod ship) There was one guy on the bow and another guy on the stern both with laser range finders, pointing them at the jetties. I'm telling you that ship (950 feet+/-) turned 180 degrees around with no more than 50 feet clearance fore and aft. That blew my mind. Is there a subroutine in the ship's nav computer such the ship will stand still and rotate in place, or was that maneuver all manual?

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You should do training videos for students undertaking courses to become sea captains , your explanations are very clear and simple , even to someone like me who have no knowledge of ships and its mechanism. Thank you captain Kate

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I loved this episode! So clear, concise and informative. I'd love to see one about the cat too, it's so cute! I want to know all about it.

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I was a helmsman in the Navy. Really enjoyed being on the Pacific for 4 years.

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This was awesome!!! We are booked on the Edge for Feb 2022, I hope you are our captain! You did an amazing job explaining & I love your leadership:)

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Love the look of that electronic chart. We use Rosepoint for our electronic charts

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Thanks Captain Kate. Love the ship’s kitty.

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Congrats!!! Spent years working with British and Norwegian captains at Princess and Seabourn...nice to understand a Captain for once...lol.

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We had the privilege of cruising with you on the Summit years ago, and I must say we've never looked forward to the Captain's daily briefings as much as we've enjoyed yours.

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Fantastic ! Everything is heavily digitised, computerised. Sensors, electronic control mechanism, electrical automation, everything electrically powered. Wonderful ! Wonderful creation ! The IMU data display is so nice ! 🧭 I like to design and build analog and digital devices in artistic ways, and I felt very happy looking at this beautiful creation ! 👏☺️ While looking your video, I occasionally shrunk the liner in my mind, to see what all features I would have added in it. ✍️☺️

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Such a cool video! Thank you Capitan!

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Hey I see me! I’ll never forget my first maneuver of our Grand Cayman🎉

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I am curious during docking u the captain use joystick on dp or manuals...like azipods with thrusters

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Very interesting Captain Kate I worked for carnival cruises for 14 years and never had the opportunity to go the the bridge 🌉 you looked like you would of been a respectful but yet a fun Captain 👩‍✈️ to work with. I’ve very happy that women are taking up the job. You must miss sailing ⛵️ COVID 19 messed with everything anyway looking forward to see the rest of your videos.

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This is so cool to watch because my dream job has always been to be a bridge officer or a ship captain! This lets me learn more about being one!

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