The Most Challenging Port to get into in the Caribbean

[@by4249]

Captain Tim: You don't need to add music or a drone or anything just keep doing what your are doing. Your videos are real and perfect as is without "hollywood" hype. I remember you going into a very tight harbor in NY where in part oil lines ran across the water on supports. I was amazed that you could get a tug and barge in this area. However, I think what you did in this SJ harbor tops that. Looking at the area on a chart you had NO room for error. Wow! Well done, Captain. I loved your comment about do what "scares" you. I remember going for my ASA sailing instructor certification. We had to pick a topic to teach to our instructor evaluator and to the other prospective instructors so I picked what "scared" me. The rules of the road. Now I love the rules. Also training for the Western States 100 mile endurance run. There was a section of trail that "scared" everyone. I chose to train on this section. During the run I felt at home on this section. As for the sailboat that would not move: Unfortunately anyone can buy a boat and go sail. Even those that are brain dead. Captain, thank you for another great video and now in the top 5 of my all time favorites. Loved the vessel handling skills and the honest human side. Congratulations on your trip north. Capt. Bill

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching and supporting the channels Captain Bill. You make me feel so good with your comment. As I was saying, I was on the fence about posting this, and you said all the things that make me feel like posting it was the correct thing to do. Thank you. CUOTO

[@toshea7957]

As a former merchant marine engineer, your self criticism is a reflection of a wise man exercising control over a wild beast. Only a wise man can do that. Success is your reward, the praise will always follow, as will your crew.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much! That really means a lot to me Chief. (Plus 10 extra points for a great screen name). 😂 CUOTO

[@bushmoose1730]

Tim, an excellent portrayal of the "pucker factor". And an excellent display of a job well done! I'm a retired tug captain, having spent 45 years on great lakes and eastern seaboard of Canada. As an addendum, some pilots should be put in the corner of the wheelhouse, told to shut up and watch!

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much Cap. I really appreciate you watching. I need guys like you on the channel with me. CUOTO

[@josecolon8921]

You have to take the barge when you are abeam almost at the end of the wherehouse

[@danmc7815]

Pucker factor! Yes, that is a technical term. Like walking a barge is not walking at all, but a use of twin screws and rudder manipulated in such a way to get the vessel and/or tow to move sideways. The job in this video reminds me of going into East Rockaway Inlet, NY, on the south shore of Long Island. But, I did not have to stop a barge that quickly after entering the Inlet. I recall a little swell from the East, every roll stessing my tow, and my body trying to breathe from the wrong opening. If I were going to be asking questions and critique this job in this video, my first is to ask why the assist tug was so ineffective in slowing down the barge. That could change the whole job. But, any job done without damage is done well enough. Few jobs are perfect, but you must try to make every one perfect.

[@billyslide7645]

I like the way you do things in these videos. Frankly, i think music would be a distraction, I like hearing the engines ‘spool’ up/down as part of the action. I think it is great what you do as is, you’re right, the job comes first. Don’t change your approach, you’re doing well. Thanks 😊

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Billy and thank you for the kind words. CUOTO

[@mtm101designs9]

I second that.

[@glenkelley6048]

Hearing bid diesels "spool" into action is one of the few things I miss about the sailing life in retirement. A tugboat is very little more than big engines and big rudders!

[@terrym5889]

Remember Tim, the people on the internet that know more about your job then you do, are the ones that have never done it! :) Great video as always.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much Terry. I appreciate that. CUOTO

[@michaellott3575]

Good open and honest assessment as always. Appreciated the look at the charts to get a sense of the geography. Thanks Tim

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching and supporting the channels Michael. I really appreciate it. CUOTO

[@brokerhc]

Great job. I used to work for a big tug company doing business in Puerto Rico and all over the World. Just to clarify, Puerto Rico is a territory of the United States and pilots there are US trained and subject to the same rules as any other American captain. Although they know that port better than you, it is you that knows your tug and your barge better than them. I think that they are just accustomed to work under different weather conditions. That day looks to me uncommonly calm and Arecibo is not always like that. Maybe they usually like to come in a little faster to get into the protection of the port. I am not a Captain but I used to work on Risk Management so I learned a few things after accidents occurred. By the way, you don't need music in your videos. I enjoyed very much the purring sound of your engine.

[@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

[@bilgeratjim]

To those nice people in the sailboat- I always liked this quote- "There is no explicit directive in maritime regulations or law for the Law of Gross Tonnage other than it is common sense that giving way and being alive is usually better than forcing one's right-of-way and being dead." Safe journeys, Tim.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Joe. Agreed 💯 percent! CUOTO

[@alison__16]

Ah but you're forgetting the golden rule that getting cool Instagram footage and 'likes' trumps common sense 😁 I'm so glad I'm old enough to have lived the majority of my life in a world before social media became more important than safety.

[@alexander20991]

Hey Cap , the only people who don't make mistakes are the people who don't do Anything . Fair Winds , stay well & safe . Been a fan since day one , all the best ! ☮

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching Sandy! You day one guys are the best! CUOTO

[@tonyd6884]

The greatest thing about KZbin is it brings out all the experts

[@TimBatSea]

😂😂😂😂😂 So true! 😂 Thank you very much for watching Tony. CUOTO

[@ClassXIRoads]

That was a hard job, was a bit tense there a time or two, The assist tug gave that sailboat a good shot of prop wash, If it were me it may of been a bit more prop wash. Thanks for sharing and good to see you back on Saturday morning. CUOTO

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching and supporting the channels James. Thank you for being patient with me as I get my life back on track. CUOTO

[@SeabreezeRJ]

I wanted to spin that cat to the other side of his rode swing but they were polite =)

[@gerarteuben3333]

I’m sorry but that kind of attitude it’s better you don’t do that kind if work. You don’t help anybody by damaging others property on purpose.

[@SeabreezeRJ]

100% agree no patience or skill like what is demonstrated here. On the other hand On the cat I may have thought ahead about working vessels and my proximity to the channel, to be polite.

[@shaunolinger964]

Re: the snots on the cat... Remember that these are the same sort of folks that have no problem pulling out in front of an 80 or 90,000 pound semi-truck, or cutting in front of it and stomping the brakes cause they didn't have enough space to start with. Nice job avoiding them skipper, and kudos to the assist tug for that nice stiff prop wash. Maybe it snapped a rudder cable on the cat... teach them a lesson in harbor manners.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Shaun. CUOTO

[@retired0307]

Very impressed with how well you and your assist tug handle that meatball on a string.

[@TimBatSea]

😂😂😂😂 Thank you very much for watching and welcome to the channel. CUOTO

[@johnjkellyiii6994]

I have watched both your shows and enjoy them immensely. I like the fast forward at the appropriate time. It's best when you do the voice over and narrative the action. Your personal style is good enough and fine. You be you. Set your own goals and follow your own creativity. Thanks for sharing your experiences . As a long ago midshipman at suny maritime and a asa sailing instructor out of city island nyc your words of wisdom ring true. I suggest to all my students at the Harlem Yacht club to watch both your channels. Island packet is a great sail boat. Fair winds and following seas captain. See ya on the ones. Toodles Johnny ...

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Johny. I really appreciate that. CUOTO

[@chewiepac5932]

I spent over 20 years at sea Tim, your my favorite channel please don't change a thing, don't let the channel blockers get to yea. Btw hello from Alaska

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much. That means a tremendous amount to me. Thank you! CUOTO

[@geedubb2005]

Thanks for taking us along Tim! The power those tugs have just continues to intrigue me.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching. I appreciate that. CUOTO

[@johnmeyers3954]

Now THIS is reality TV. Not scripted or edited. Just real problems getting solved. GOOD JOB TIM. Toot.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching John. I love that! CUOTO

[@anthonyraymond6786]

You are just an inspiration..... Love your videos .

[@TimBatSea]

Why Thank You very much Anthony! I appreciate that. CUOTO

[@michaelgarrity6090]

Great job, Capt. Great teamwork getting the barge into this tight harbor.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Michael. CUOTO

[@willsoper6163]

Your fine, don't need to change a thing, keep doing your thing. We love watching.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching Will. CUOTO

[@freedomrider30]

To all those "You should've" get a grip!!! Tim, Cap!!! A freaking plus!!! No harm to people, no harm to the boat, no harm to the environment!!! Job well done!!! 👍🏻👍🏻😎😎😎

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much! There are times, I do have to admit, when I want to ask the commenter "Do you really think I haven't thought of that"? Thank you again. CUOTO

[@ohnomrbill7984]

The way you put your videos together is the reason I watch. Thanks. For that job you deserve an extra taco. CUOTO. 👍🐳✌

[@TimBatSea]

😂😂😂 I do! 😂 Thank you very much for watching Bill. CUOTO

[@tuglover2robert]

Some great boat handling and cool under pressure demeanor. I love tugs and can see the importance of gently managing that power. I like your assist tug and was a little disappointed that she was sort of struggling with the slow down and control direction but you made it work. Thanks for explaining the crucial steps and letting us hear those great engines do their job. All the best! Bob in Norfolk, Va.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Bob. CUOTO

[@mjdun5823]

By far the best and most impressive I have seen of yours yet!! WOW

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching. I appreciate your kind words. CUOTO

[@sandymcvicar2325]

Small harbour large barge, I am always amazed at your skill. I like the mixing of both regular and sped up clips.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much Sandy. CUOTO

[@Extrikit]

Thanks for sharing this challenging job. Keep it ‘ no frills’ . Thanks again.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching and welcome to the channel. CUOTO

[@robbiebicknell8205]

I’m testing for my Master 100T in about a month and I love when you said identify what scares you about running a boat and then do it all the time! Love the videos Tim!

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Robbie. You'll do fine! CUOTO

[@luscombe334]

Your continual critical analysis of your work is why you are a captain. Thanks very much for this glimpse into your self-development process.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching and supporting the channels Dan. I appreciate your kind words more than you know. CUOTO

[@husseltoo]

I stumbled upon your channel a few days ago and it's been very entertaining watching some of your work. As a seafarer myself I commend you on the "figure it out while doing it" attitude, that's a very Portuguese way of going about the job, and much needed when things don't go to plan. Thank you for the entertainment and above all the education provided.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching and welcome to the channel. I hope you will consider subscribing if you haven't already. CUOTO

[@petematusick7471]

Tim B, keep doing WHAT you can, keep explaining what you can. Every little bit of info is good enough for me. Thanks

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much Pete! CUOTO

[@JH-qv3xv]

Experience, Experience and lots of Experience and a Captain who always seems to have a plan B. Not an easy job and interesting to watch a pro. Thanks

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching. CUOTO

[@memusic-]

Excellent, thanks Tim! Can't believe the Cat staying put! Great job!

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Pete. I can't believe they'd rather film than save themselves. CUOTO

[@chrismaries4290]

My critique for you Tim : Don’t change a damn thing because we are all here for your work and the opportunity to come along as observers!

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you Chris. CUOTO

[@poorwotan]

First time viewer here with zero clue about this business but very much appreciated the explanation of what was being faced (the initial plan) and how it was executed with the subsequent change in the plan (180 turn). Always found the tug boat business so very interesting as I saw them on cruises (ie the big cruise ships even with their thrusters, azipods, etc). Also, hello from San Juan! Thanks for the video.

[@TimBatSea]

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

[@mustralineabsorbine5082]

Warts and all, makes this the most authentic video on KZbin. Well done, sir. CUOTO. :)

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much. CUOTO

[@darrenhillman8396]

Hi Skip! You delivered the barge. End of. The method by which you delivered it are immaterial. But I think “Good Catch” covers it! Nice one! Best wishes from across the Pond 🇬🇧

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much Darren. CUOTO

[@Salty80556]

Darn fine job, Captain. You always make it seem so simple and easy. Today, you earned your salt... You showed why the one who drives the boat is called the Master. I have been enjoying your work for a year or so, and now I am going to step up and join your team.

[@TimBatSea]

Welcome aboard Don! Very happy to have you on the Patreon crew. CUOTO

[@bobpaterson550]

Looked like a smooth move in a tough situation. Nice job.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Bob. CUOTO

[@bobpaterson550]

@@TimBatSea My pleasure, Cap.

[@studiosoftmorecambe6879]

You and your team handled it safely and kept the barge under control so a professional job as always. Thanks for the honest commentary taking us through the whole job.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching. CUOTO

[@entropyachieved750]

What a rollercoaster of a docking... Nice work!

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching. CUOTO

[@ranger5721]

god bless you for showing what you can in your world of work and there is a lot of companies that will not allow it and some ppl dont understand that, but us that have have been watching you for a long time we all know the rules in your world

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much Todd. You long time viewers are what keep me in the game. CUOTO

[@paratyshow]

👍☑🏝 true professionalism show not when you do things right but when shit happens and you fix it without incident. Great job Tim.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much! I appreciate that. CUOTO

[@flick22601]

I think that this is one of the most memorable videos you have posted, Tim. I like to learn and videos showing everything happening perfectly don't teach me anything. We all (except for the KZbin experts) learn from our mistakes.

[@TimBatSea]

LOL Thank you for watching. CUOTO

[@ralphaverill2001]

Great job! You demonstrate more skill improvising on the fly when things change than if everything goes according to plan. There was nothing "unpretty" about this job, except maybe for the behavior of the sailboat skipper. Also; I agree. No music! (The intro is OK.)

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching and for the kind words Ralph. CUOTO

[@williamlloyd3769]

Interesting dilemma. Appreciate how you explained your thought process. PS - Seeing that recent video of the supply vessel in Port Tárraco in Tarragona, Spain sink the Eleonora E (copy of TB Davis’ 160-ft schooner Westward) the other day is a great illustration of how quickly things can go wrong.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching William. Yes. I just watched that. What a tragedy? Incredible. CUOTO

[@williamlloyd3769]

Hearing yacht hull cracking as it was crushed was definitely shocking to watch.

[@espee9980]

Tim I am happy that you feel free enough to share your challenges so that we all can learn from them. Always look forward to your videos.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching. CUOTO

[@icefishdaily]

Great job! The crew on the barge be like nothing happening- just another day in paradise LOL

[@TimBatSea]

😂😂😂😂 Exactly!!!! 😂 Thank you for watching. CUOTO

[@combatmedic1980]

Hey Ole Buddy, As a combat medic, under extreme terrifying conditions, I was taught from a older wiser medic, keep your focus, and WORK the problem, just never take your head out of the issue, and it will work out. And that is exactly what you did OLE Buddy. Things change all the time, and very fast at times, and cool heads pevail. NICE job !!!!!!!!!!!! SUOTO.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much Matt. That means a lot to me. CUOTO

[@chriscook8076]

Wow! Pucker factor of 10 for that maneuver. That’s a major crew coordination nightmare. Finished well and that’s what counts. Like you said no harm no foul so job well done and many lessons learned. Great job!

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Chris. CUOTO

[@Xaxationlorex]

From one Tug Capt to another, well done, that was some quick thinking and great calm response, it was great hearing your thought process. Its wonderful when people can be humble and admit mistakes,but even better when they can teach from them, fair winds and following seas.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching Cap! I appreciate that. CUOTO

[@forestreese1704]

That's some real good boat driving!

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Forest. CUOTO

[@christianstevens9804]

Not EVEN close to a near miss! Nicely done capt.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for Christian. CUOTO

[@averagejoe1943]

Great Job Captain! Nice job! Even if it didn’t go how you wanted, you got it done, Safely! And extremely professionally! You earned my subscription!

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for subscribing and welcome to the channel. CUOTO

[@stephenstange4194]

Yet another fantastic video! I can't begin to imagine moving that much mass (ie. momentum) in such tight spaces! I really enjoyed this and the narrative approach.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching Stephen. CUOTO

[@MonkPetite]

Wow, that was nice to see. It’s epic to see it all works out so well.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Monk. CUOTO

[@WildBill06419]

Awesome job in a dynamic situation 👏 chest pains just watching ...

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching Bill. Yeah. Chest pains on my end as well. CUOTO

[@1919champ]

Tim, just like you drew it up. Great video. Really like the voice over play by play. Thanks. CUOTO

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching Jan. CUOTO

[@g4dan1]

Really interesting work. Thanks for taking us along. And the camera work is just fine. To bad that sailboat would move.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Danny. CUOTO

[@mtm101designs9]

Thanks for another interesting video and also thanks for not playing music. Your format is just right, NCR - No Change Required.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching. CUOTO

[@lauravalerius4667]

That was hair-raising! I would never have thought the barge would have stopped that quickly with that much momentum and weigh behind it! Thank you for your thorough explanation once again, Capt. Tim. #CUOTO!

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching Laura. I appreciate that. CUOTO

[@torbenpackert8941]

Hi Tim Thanks for some good movies, as a yachtsman I learn a lot from your movies, in terms of tides and winds. Greetings from Denmark Torben :-)

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching Torben and welcome to the channel. Please consider subscribing if you haven't already. CUOTO

[@hmpesky08]

Tim you're videos are great. And people that aren't ok with the way you do that, can kick rocks.

[@TimBatSea]

😂😂😂😂 Thank you very much Brandon. CUOTO

[@ritaloy8338]

I will say that it is sure nice to see something that is not easy. Thank you for showing us this coming into Arecibo. I can tell that this was a real pain.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Rita. CUOTO

[@annking7635]

Thankyou Captain Tim for sharing your thoughts and experience. Awesome job !

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Ann. CUOTO

[@DenfordBerriman]

Keep the videos as you wish Tim. We love you and your work for what it is, whatever way you cut it

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much Denford! That means the world to me. CUOTO

[@swimandsip1360]

I had a white knuckle moment myself the moment the dock first came into view and the barge still had all that way on!

[@TimBatSea]

Me too!! 😂 Thank you for watching. CUOTO

[@johncassels3475]

Well worth waiting for! Methinks you earn every penny of whatever they pay you. Well done on getting the job completed safely and well done and giving us hangers-on a great entertaining video. Thanks.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching John. And thank you for the kind words. CUOTO

[@SeabreezeRJ]

10/10 "Cowboy" Entry cap. Well handled, exciting and thrilling! In a lot of ways I am surprised it was not more swell in the harbor - the water on the other side of the breakwater blows spew 10' high! It is a testament to you and the team for excellent mariner skills. This is in the top 10 TimBatSea videos for me! Thank you and keep on delivering quality content! #CUOTO ~__/)__*

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching and supporting the channels! I'm ready glad you liked it. Like I said, I was a bit reluctant to post it, but your comment makes me feel like I did the right thing. CUOTO

[@davidhansbury6247]

Captain tim, what a fantastic video, "plan your work, and work your plan" doesn't always work, sometimes "improvise, adapt and overcome" rules the day.!! Staying calm is what makes YOU the total pro that gets it done.!!... What a lesson, thank you sir.!!

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much David. CUOTO

[@dennisryan7487]

You do what you do and we understand and we like it!

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Dennis. CUOTO

[@daverussell566]

Just keep doing the way you are doing. I enjoy how you explain things. Keep up the good work!!!

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Dave! CUOTO

[@craigfriedrich1503]

Extra points for sure captain Tim! Despite the huge clench factor, seeing a professional deal with challenges is a reminder of how much we can achieve when we focus on something. That harbor would haunt my dreams! Nice job keeping it a win.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much Craig.I appreciate that. CUOTO

[@williamralph5442]

Kudos Tim, very challenging, but you did it. Thanks for sharing.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching William. CUOTO

[@benjaminallen2370]

Hey I’m always pleasantly surprised by how much you DO show us, of a somewhat underground world that most will never see otherwise, but whose daily lives rely on.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much Benjamin. CUOTO

[@jdencook]

Tim it’s just crazy that the barge couldn’t be docked on the port side. It’s got to be able to be accommodate both sides. Being an agent in Oregon years ago and having to jump off and grab a gangway on a vessel in rough weather the tugboat captain’s were incredible. People who think your job is easy, show them this video. Well done Tim.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you Jay. I really appreciate that. Yes, our barge can discharge or load from either side. I think that it was a dock policy from years ago and no one had challenged it until then. CUOTO

[@sdrailfan892]

Glad it is going well for you down in the Caribbean

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching. CUOTO

[@mellissadalby1402]

Hi Captain Tim! Good save! Boy, that sailboat looks to be right in the way, doesn't it? CUOTO

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching and supporting the channels Mellissa. It sure was. 😂 CUOTO

[@redcauthen771]

Practice Practice Practice, that’s the name of the game. Nice recovery Tim, your old Captain skills came to be, 😵‍💫👍👍😎💪🏻

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching. CUOTO

[@jessefenlin9495]

I just did a skill placement test for a deckhand position. Hopefully sooner than later ill be out there. And your videos have helped me immensely. Mainly to boost my excitement. Videos like this are awesome. The advice and knowledge on how to get through situations like this or other troublesome situations is invaluable. Appreciate all the effort to get these videos out!

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much Jesse and congratulations to you on taking the first step. Stay in touch. CUOTO

[@TimBatSea]

PS And remember: God gave you two ears and one mouth for a reason. No one wants to hear your stories until you earn your stripe. You'll be fine. Just stay off your phone and keep your mouth shut. CUOTO

[@pigpenz2]

Hi Tim, I've been a follower and subscriber for some while now. The reason is that not only are your postings enjoyable but I've learnt so much, so a big thanks for that. Please retain the present format, you're a working man not a you tube creator or whatever the term is. Work must come first and your personal life including your time off. There's no need to spend ages trying to make this channel something It's no nor should be. Maybe I should thank your company too for allowing you to film and post your content, so thanks to them too. Take good care and continue to enjoy your life.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much Andy. And yes, without my employer allowing me to film his equipment, there would be no channel. Thank you! CUOTO

[@FRIGHTLINERDELUX]

Hay Tim NOTHING got DAMAGED no one got HURT. You did GRAET!!!!

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Kenny. CUOTO

[@ironhead5263]

We appreciate all that you do, to make these videos, make the videos the way you think is best, you aren't going to please everyone 😎👍

[@TimBatSea]

I truly appreciate that! Thank you very much. CUOTO

[@colinkulasik1128]

As they say in the airplane community, any landing that you can walk away from is a good landing, any landing that you can use the plane again is a great landing, so in that theme, great docking Tim!

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you Colin. CUOTO

[@jimburns3636]

Thank you SO MUCH for the chart talk at the beginning!

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Jim. CUOTO

[@donaldbell2386]

Great job in a trying situation! Thanks for all you do for us.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Donald. CUOTO

[@orchidhouse297]

Hi Tim. 2 min into the video - I love how you do you videos, and the explanations. You need no music or fancy shots. I like it as it is. So, situations arise. What counts is how they are dealt with and what makes this an exceptionally interesting video is how you dealt with the situations as they arose. Thanks for sharing.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching. CUOTO

[@alison__16]

I'm new to the channel, this is the 2nd or 3rd video I've watched. It's fascinating watching what you do and having you explain how it all works. Personally I thank you for no music and artsy-fartsy drone footage.

[@TimBatSea]

😂😂😂😂 Thank you very much for watching Alison and welcome to the channel. You may find some drone footage in other videos but if you find any artsy fartsy in them it will be amazing. 😂 CUOTO

[@richardbohlingsr3490]

Nice job maneuvering. It went really well.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Richard. CUOTO

[@lars277]

Your videos are good the way they are. I enjoy your videos. Thank you.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching Lars. CUOTO

[@bjrnlvjomas8083]

Great video captain. I'm so happy you made it safe. Close call to both dock and sailboat. I'm looking forward to next video, when you are docking next time at this place. I think you will nail it 👍👍this time, it was both scary and exciting at the same time

[@TimBatSea]

😂😂😂😂 Thank you very much Bjorn. Yes it was. And thank you for the bite of confidence. I too think next time will be much smoother. CUOTO

[@roughwater3454]

Just an idea. Perhaps once the assist tug is tied up. Break the tow line and position the big tug on the starboard side to fight the swell and a bow line to catch the barge from the dock. Also you would be in a nice spot already to invert the barge to bow out. Just a idea. No matter how its done, if you don't crash its all success. Nice work.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching. Interesting ideas. CUOTO

[@normtyneships194]

A fantastic video Capt. Your commentary is excellent and handling the barge......WOW. Loved the bit about breaking a job down into smaller pieces. One of your top videos for me too. By the way, you don't need music etc; you do a great job with the videos as they are. CUOTO.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you so much for watching and supporting the channels Norm! I am glad you liked the video. Take care. CUOTO

[@louieloudog8533]

Well done Capt! Im not a waterman or know anything about what you do, but I can tell your demeanor is key to your success!

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much. I like that. Makes me feel good. Cheers. CUOTO

[@DavidBruner_NJ]

Nice video Tim. Good job and display of what happens when it does not work out as planed.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching David. CUOTO

[@lewisschrader1097]

Love to see challenges solved.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Lewis. CUOTO

[@josecolon8921]

Hi...I worked many years assisting and towing also when McAllister had the contract. The First Advice is that it is deeper close to the Breakwater than the red buoy. The best place to put the asistant tugboat is on the starboard side and finally a recommended speed once it is between the buoys is 2 to 3 knots and with the shortest cable possible. Other recommendation that I give you is to put a chain with a shackle that goes from the cable and below the donut and again to the cable. that will prevent the cable from getting caught in the fender as it happened to you(owe a good chain) Once you are inside and almost reach the gate where you enter to the pumping area, you must turn and take the barge on the port side. The reason is because if something happen you can more fast because.the barge is looking to the entrance. The sea condition change very quickly.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching and for the great advice Jose! I really appreciate that. CUOTO

[@albertjones1386]

I have watched a good many of your Vlogs and I like how you present your job. Keep up the good work by doing things your way.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you Albert! Very much appreciated. CUOTO

[@petercwelch]

I like your presentations. Honest, open. Don't pay attention to those who try to change your manner. It's great. Tough job and interesting problem. Who's perfect. everytime? Really enjoyed this one. Got there in the end. Keep up the good work! More than one way to skin a cat as they say.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Peter. CUOTO

[@paulliebenberg3410]

"All's well that ends well", had no doubt on a positive outcome! In the back of my mind I was wondering if this was the same Arecibo as the destroyed radio telescope---it is!

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Paul. Yes. It is. That used to be a favorite place to take visiting friends and family. So sad it came down. CUOTO

[@ThumperKJFK]

Yes that is the area. The telescope is a way's up the mountain from the beach. I have been in that cove with friends back in the 80's. spent a month up working on installing new radar tx/rec. equipment with the team from Berkley.

[@TimBatSea]

@@ThumperKJFK wow! That's awesome Gregory! Totally cool!!

[@ThumperKJFK]

@@TimBatSea Thank you Tim. I was a very young pimple face 26 yr old fresh out of collage. I find it so inspiring that on these content creator channels, one meets so many people with so many unique backgrounds, but still it's always something that unites the members no matter what that channel is. Just on this one Vlog you did today, it's Paul, and ke6gwf Ben that I have something in common with, and Your channel that got us together. CUOTO.

[@peterheiberg566]

I haven’t entered Puerto Rico for many years but I remember well the macho pilots and their real attitude issues. Probably many of your viewers don’t understand how graciously you dealt with them in the video. Then again I guess you had no choice. Bravo Zulu

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching Peter. There is a learning curve here, but I do have to say that the two regular pilots we use everywhere but San Juan, are great and I both like and respect both of them. (I wonder if you have seen my other Arecibo video from this week? We had a different pilot filling in) CUOTO