Next Level Dispatchers. Do they exist?

Dispatching can be a thankless job and usually involves receiving the wrath of the Tugboat Operators. But something seems to have changed since I've been back from Puerto Rico.
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[@CCscott]

Tim shatters the myth of a tugboat captain. As one not in the industry I’d stereotype them as a cranky or salty curmudgeon. Captain Tim is not only super talented but a true gentleman. Been enjoying your videos for years. 👍🏼

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much Scott! That means a lot to me! Much appreciated! CUOTO

[@spaceman5091]

My grandfather was a tugboat captain in the US Navy. I’m the one on the Passaic River. I passed you years ago. You were right out of the Passaic river into Newark Bay. I have the American flag dock right across from rutts hut by Route 21 in Rutherford Clifton

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching. I'll keep an eye out for you. CUOTO

[@georgewootton2644]

Capt'n ... "every thing is working ... no reason for Tim to fret or worry" ... be calm and carry on LOL! Another excellent video Tim. Stay safe. CUOTO

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching George. CUOTO

[@martingrimmitt3992]

Actually that phrase would make a great t shirt!

[@AlBracco879]

Great job Captain Especially for complimenting the dispatchers Happy Belated Father's Day Big Cuoto ❤

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much Al! CUOTO

[@TheByard]

There are some great controllers/dispatcher out there, that have a forward thinking brain and a great way of putting it over. The ATC controller I like to tune into when I need a chuckle is the now retired Kennedy Steve, he just has a great way with words. Working in tunnel construction in cramped yards in London takes a lot of organizing to receive daily precast lining segment's, bulk cement, to keep the Tunnel Boring Machines going. Timber for handworks, fuel for loading shovels and cranes. Tipper trucks for muck away. We had an East End Londoner who spoke in cockney rhyming slang half the time, and with a West African or Indian accent the rest of the time. But boy could he keep those trucks moving with the greatest humor going. No bad language, no falling out, if a driver helped him out that driver got the favor back three fold. Watching the container transport rigs behind you and the vids title reminded me of all that. So you've done it again, stirred the old box. THANKS FOR THAT.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching. CUOTO

[@diggy-d8w]

As a "civilian" I'm not privy to your world except that you're kind enough to share it w/ us...... In aviation I know there's lots of folks in place to make things work right, most the time & excluding emergencies. I'd think that you guys would have a tight "ship" as it were & it only makes sense to move things ahead of weather. I don't know much about this community but I appreciate what I am learning here >> > After the Key Bridge event I'd think that many things would be looked at closer & changes where they need be. Thanks Captain, be safe & GB ALL

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching and welcome to the channel. CUOTO

[@julianstafford7071]

Talking of aviation and large planes, I often wonder why a huge ship just has one propulsion engine? You wouldn't be happy crossing the Atlantic on a one engined plane! (OK, I know the comparison is not fair, but look at what just happened.)

[@diggy-d8w]

No, it's fair to compare..... both are a big deal, worth lots of money, and needs to get to the other side. IDKnow much about it but some of their engines are massive. And I've seen on smaller boats that they have small props that allow them to move sideways. Hopefully the Captain adds to this b/c I'd like to know more. peace

[@robbob5318]

​.. Chuck Lindberg did it , anyone can do it ... Keep the Blue Side Up

[@hvacrnortheastern2110]

I was just accidentally searching on y tube & your video show up now l hook on your video.l used to watch tugs with barges carry coal going up the river to the electrical power plant to the coal yard . l remember the horn sound because they need to go under two bridges my mom always took me down to river to watch the tugs.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching and welcome to the channel. CUOTO

[@Hide.the.Salami]

you work great with your guys, Tim, super good attitude

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much. I appreciate that. CUOTO

[@julianstafford7071]

Another super video, I love the way you describe to the viewer what you are doing, the challenges, the problems, issues etc in a way that's easily understood. I wonder if you know tug boat Willy?

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching and welcome to the channel. I actually know his relief. I have reached out to him a number of times, but he doesn't seem to want anything to do with me. But that's ok. I had hoped we could do a collaboration video on conventional vs tractor tugs. Maybe he'll come around one day. CUOTO

[@rallyman_4]

I have no regrets with my 1991 Dehler 34 - nor my novice crew - we made 9kn - AIS data and I calculated tide (current) - it was true performance! Awesome yacht - no prop walk - handles like a dream com e true and you handle barges as a pro - yes it is your job!

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching again! Wow. 9kts in a 34 foot boat! That's incredible. CUOTO

[@slippymitc]

Hi Tim, I’m an airline captain, not a tug captain, but it’s so cool to see how many parallels there are between your work and mine. So many similar concepts from energy management, to radio communications, to utilizing crew, it’s amazing how much there is in common.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching and welcome to the channel. Aviation was my first choice but I never got the opportunity, had the eyes or the brains, and wouldn't know what to do with girls that we all think all pilots get. 😂 😂 😂 Thank you again. CUOTO

[@Shane_Little]

Good morning, sir! I just found your channel two days ago, kinda random. Ironically I was just hired for the company you work for, I leave July 1st for orientation. Pretty excited to see what all of this is about. Goal is to get into the mate program at some point and get into the wheelhouse! Enjoying your content, sir! Stay safe out there and maybe I'll see you soon!

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching and welcome to the channel Shane. Congratulations on landing a job. Best way to the wheelhouse is doing well on deck. CUOTO

[@jimward7881]

It was not random. It listens to you always. Then it plays video about topics you talk about

[@Shane_Little]

@@jimward7881 Exactly what I was thinking!

[@peteambrose352]

As a retired, long time sailor, boat owner, charterer and ocean crew, could you show your chart plotter screen in the corner? Since I live in New Jersey and sail the same area it’s great to see what you are seeing. Thank you for many great videos! Pete

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Pete. You may like some of my older multi camera videos. CUOTO

[@rp1645]

Tim my Tugboat Captain friend 😊 are the little black squares on the pilot house window ( defrosters) I like how you swing wiper up, to give you more visibility forward 😊

[@TimBatSea]

Yes. You are correct. Thank you for watching. It helps when washing the window too. CUOTO

[@ranger2316]

Good man Tim, giving a shout out and compliments to the dispatch team!

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching. CUOTO

[@davidsheffield3551]

thanks tim and crew. have a nice day!!!

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching David. CUOTO

[@tomcook5813]

Capt Tim, The lot river sternwheelers had a navigation light above the bow on a post. I cannot remember what it was called, “cat eye”? I say a post at the far end of a fuel barge you were moving in another video and wondered if those lights were still used? It was a light to help the helmsman to know position of the bow at night

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching and welcome to the channel Tom. We call the adt facing blue light on the barge s mast a steering light. CUOTO

[@NoewerrATall]

This was in fact a great video! These kind of videos, where you take an aspect of your job and really explain what happens and why, really seem to be your forte. It's always fascinating to see what you and your crew are up to, and I always learn something by the end of the video. Sure appreciate you taking the time to bring us along!

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching and welcome to the channel. CUOTO

[@mellissadalby1402]

Hi Captain Tim! I might be simple, but this fascinates me. I fully understand that it is not nearly as easy as it looks, there is much strategy invloved and many many variables to consider. To me, this is an artform, science in application. CUOTO

[@TimBatSea]

Hello Mellissa. Thank you so much for watching and supporting the channels! CUOTO

[@milantoombs6696]

Enjoyed the vid Tim👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching Milan. CUOTO

[@Warped65er]

Thx for the vid. Capt.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching. CUOTO

[@mattWallJsy]

Fantastic stuff as always Capt!

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Matt. CUOTO

[@tonysimons2860]

Thanks!

[@TimBatSea]

Woohoo! Thank you Tony!!!! Again you hit a home run! Cheers 🍻 CUOTO

[@eddieweigel9490]

Hey Tim hope all is well with everybody Another great video as always I missed some videos so I’m playing catch up again stay safe COUTO

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching Eddie. Been wondering where you were. CUOTO

[@James-seafan]

excellent video Tim thank you

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching James. CUOTO

[@sailortristan]

Shout out to SAAM harbour tug dispatchers in Vancouver!

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching Tristan. CUOTO

[@DuaneKerzic]

You didn't show us the line that allows you to push the barge forward and back. I'm assuming there are a couple of spring lines there as well. But we didn't get to see them.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching. There should only be three lines when made up along side. CUOTO

[@docfromwyoming2449]

Thanks Cap’n

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Doc. CUOTO

[@firstlast1047]

Whenever I hear the word "dispatcher", it reminds me when I was in training out of Venice LA. Dispatched at 0200 to deliver a small package to a jackup boat just outside the mouth of the river in the Gulf. The dispatcher was real antsy and insisted we get underway NOW. We arrived at the jackup around 0400. We called on their working channel, 16, and blew are horn. No response. After about 15/20 minutes about 4/5 crew shuffle outside to the rail. Literally, they looked like zombies. They looked down at us and shuffled back inside the house. Not a word or acknowledgment. Knowing normal ship routine, I told my captain...new watch 0600..breakfast 0700...crew on deck 0800 to receive the package. 0750, it happened. In the mean time we did weather legs and drifted. Couldn't tie up to the jackup...might pull it over😮😅 Always enjoy watching you manuever and talking through it. I know, big difference between hip and wire. I got a little confused when you had port rudder to leave the dock. But. then I realized you were "walking" to starboard.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching. Yes. You are correct. CUOTO

[@netrhyda8761]

nice nice nice

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching all these years. CUOTO

[@nelsonzapatalaroka6611]

Great video Tim thank what it the tug name

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Nelson. We only have one rule on here. We try to not "directly" name tugs, companies or customers as it gets me in trouble with my employer. But if you listen, I am sure you will hear me "indirectly" name this tug. CUOTO

[@johnnyfair]

How about another mess decks video? Whats to eat for supper??😀

[@TimBatSea]

😂😂 Thank you very much for watching Johnny. CUOTO

[@nealrcn]

Well Tim one of the things I like about barge work. It is slow and unexciting. I have experienced heavy and speed and its no fun.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching! CUOTO

[@Yomi-PR]

Thanks for another great video!

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching. CUOTO

[@rp1645]

Another question 😊 sense this is a different Tug 😊 do the props have nozzles ( inside a housing) and you have twin rudders ( thought I heard you say, your one rudder was turned 😊 I love how Tugs maneuver barge's ect. But it takes a very calm great Captain and good crew to make that work. I loved your video showing how you buy meats and bulk food for feeding your crew very well😊

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you again for watching. That tug was a loaner while our regular tug was in the Shipyard. The 3000s are open wheel while the 4200s have Kort Nozzles. Both have twin rudders that move together. CUOTO

[@rp1645]

@@TimBatSea Tim so You have Nozzles on both TUGs. That is amazing prop. Control for You Captain.

[@rp1645]

Sorry for thinking that both have Nozzles you text back saying OPEN wheel. That means props with no covers RIGHT 👍

[@TimBatSea]

@@rp1645 correct

[@BigDuke-md8ec]

Very interesting video … not sure if anyone else commented on this but at certain points of the video the audio was very low . Either way - great job

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Duke. CUOTO

[@seanmurphy2302]

OK Cap, I've been very curious about those 2 brand new ship to shore cranes pictured in your video. Ive been watching them being erected as I drive by and they appear to be head and shoulders taller than every other crane in the ports. Any info on them? Good video and thanks Cap.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching. No. I don't have any info on the cranes. CUOTO

[@rallyman_4]

I watched other sea faring vids and .. well .. not so impressed! Mostly click bait with scantily clad ladies in Bahamas! Or tug boats that never give explantaions or sailors that give bad advice! However there are good ones like this! And SV Paquita. I own a sailing vessel and it is an expensive hobby but wow so much fun to sail and relax and no fuel costs and enivornmentally perfect if you know how!

[@TimBatSea]

Yes! Agreed on all counts. Thank you for watching. CUOTO

[@rickchapman9232]

I have an idea, can you please put a camera in the engine room and one in the wheel house and have them record at the same time and then mix and post?

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Rick. I could use a stock photo for the engine room since a camera there shouldn't show you anything moving at all. All my videos are shot from a wheelhouse. Hope that helps. CUOTO

[@mefrfiter]

When is your boat out of the yard?

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching. It is out of the shipyard now and we are on it. This video was shot awhile ago. CUOTO

[@tgmct]

You mentioned that you are not allowed on the pier. Is this a matter of not having a TWIC credential or has this port come up with some other rules of its own?

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching and welcome to the channel. We all have to have TWIC cards for employment. I think it is all about liability. CUOTO

[@nerdgarage]

Hey Tim difficult question for you --- In NYC and other places where there is a traffic net, my understanding is that civillian traffic like small yachts are not required to check in, only commercial traffic, however would such a boat be allowed/welcome to check into the traffic net in the interests of making sure they stay out of big traffic's way, or would that be considered inappropriate ?

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching. Recreational vessels are not required to check in(except huge tonnage). It would be advised to listen in, but checking in is not necessary. CUOTO

[@theabsolutetruth2024]

I hate to be the guy that has to ask, but could someone tell me the meaning of CUOTO?

[@fredmechlin7539]

@@theabsolutetruth2024 ME TOO

[@GeorgeOswald-e4s]

@@TimBatSea Tim, you're spot on However, may I add that not all VTS's are alike, especially when it comes to the traffic count? For instance, Tampa Bay VTS is relaxed compared to the Puget Sound that runs from Olympia north to the St.of Juan de Fuca where it joins the Strait of Georgia separating Vancouver Island and the BC mainland. This is a very busy waterway. You have a mirid of local and Alaska bound tugs and tows, Friday and Sunday cruise ships, daily movement of ocean going container ships going in and out of several ports, Navy traffic, including nuclear subs, and both WA state and BC maintain extensive networks of large ferry boats going back and forth. To me, maintaining a listening watch on VTS is good practice in these high traffic areas; especially true when August rolls around and is known as "Fogust" there for good reason. Both the US and CA have VTS available. Ch 14, 5, in the US and 11 lower BC.

[@chucksmalfus9623]

@@theabsolutetruth2024see you on the one…. Means we will be meeting on one whistle… which is passing port to port…..Tim I hope I got that correct been a long time since the 327 USCG .

[@jpiccirilli]

Are you back on your normal tug, or is this still the "loaner"?

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching and welcome to the channel. This was shot awhile ago, but we are now (in real time) on our regular tug. CUOTO

[@ThumperKJFK]

🤙👍 CUOTO

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Gregory. CUOTO

[@stephano6793]

12:55 I wonder if your 'traffic service' is using AI assistance?

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching. CUOTO

[@alan6832]

Why is the barge black? black is hard to see at night as I know from almost plowing into one head on in my skiff when it looked like empty water between the running lights was actually black barge. At least this one has a bit of yellow up top.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Alan. Vessels at night are designed and perhaps painted to be seen on radar and navigation lights. The colour of the barge really shouldn't be an issue if it is dark out. The yellow headlog on the front of barge's is to aid the tug towing it in judging it's distance in daylight. A large lite barge or ship can be extremely hard to see at night regardless of it's colour and that is why a proper lookout and situational awareness is so important at all times. Be safe out there my friend. CUOTO

[@alan6832]

@@TimBatSea Well it is, and the lights were far enough apart to make the space between them look empty, especially from below in a small boat, where gunwales might block deck and cabin lights.

[@alan6832]

@@TimBatSea Is the black paint cheaper or better than other colors?

[@deanlamberth0sbcglob]

I like the Crown Royal switch cover

[@TimBatSea]

😂😂😂 Thank you very much for watching Dean. CUOTO

[@gregaldworth1200]

Does crosing the controls (throttles to twist to stbd while using 10-20 degrees of port rudder) to walk it to stbd, only work with inward rotating props? This technique does not seem to work with outward turning screws.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Greg and welcome to the channel. It works with either. But there are two things that make it work better. Huge rudders and wheels far apart. If you are trying it on your boat, you may have to use full rudder and creep ahead a little. CUOTO

[@DougGoble]

Best Tuesday morning, coffee and Captain Tim! CUOTO

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much Doug. CUOTO

[@jamesterrill1938]

CUOTO..

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching James. CUOTO

[@darrellbradley9334]

Good on yah Tim , Happy the Fan gives u Utube sing out . Happy fathers day .

[@TimBatSea]

😂😂😂 Thank you very much for watching Darrel and Happy belated Father's Day to you as well. CUOTO

[@paratyshow]

👍✅🏝👙 just without the tropics and bikini's this time 🤣

[@TimBatSea]

😂😂😂😂 Thank you very much for watching. CUOTO

[@garthjones3747]

nicely done and dispatching too..G

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Garth. CUOTO

[@chuckyc6912]

Great video

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Chuck. CUOTO