Smaller Ships can Come With Bigger Problems

Sometimes a bigger ship is easer to get alongside with a Bunker Barge. That coupled with a fair tide made this a fun job.
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[@mikehutchinson8808]

What I like about your videos is the way you explain your thought process.

[@pixie706]

I wish that the polite communication at sea extended to our roads. Some ignorant car drivers about but you guys are so considerate.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching. It's not like that all the time. But for the most part mariners understand that we are all brothers. CUOTO

[@TheByard]

I worked around the world in construction, drawings, spec etc. were all written in english most of the engineers spoke english. But the workers didn't, the first thing I learnt was don't shout, hand signs work well. pace measurements out grab a shovel and put some marks down. Shake hands when they understand, shake hands first and greet them in their language. Have fun with them and never shame them. Don't always have to have it your way, sit back and watch the local way, you may learn something. Stay with it Capt and be safe.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching. Yes! Agreed 💯! CUOTO

[@williamlloyd3769]

Thought it was hilarious the first time my destroyer pulled into Yokohama and the shipyard workers deployed Yokohama fenders.

[@TimBatSea]

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

[@ralphaverill2001]

Well done. It was a tricky maneuver with that fair tide. I admire the way you always make the tide your friend, not your foe.

[@TimBatSea]

That's a battle I'm not going to win. Thank you very much for watching Ralph. CUOTO

[@shipsofthenorth]

Tim in late 1943 my Grandfather was an assistant navigator on an Independence class aircraft carrier Langley. They were returning from their shake down cruise to the Philadelphia Navy Yard. Because of thick fog they couldn't find the buoy marking the swept channel entrance to the Delaware river for many hours. Anxious to make up time the Capt. steamed at 26 knots. What was supposed to take 4 hrs they did in 2. It also created a 10-12' breaker behind the ship which either capsized or beached every boat moored along the shore. The Admiral was waiting for them when they made port.

[@TimBatSea]

I bet! 😂😅😅 Thank you very much for watching. CUOTO

[@confidencesailing]

I've been watching you park boats for several years now, and normally I can follow your moves based on my own 30 years of parking single engined yachts (similar size to Paquita)... So (and for any viewers reading this who haven't ever parked a boat), I appreciate this one was a real tough one, especially as the fair tide started pushing your stern about. This one really was a pleasure to watch!! Love the channel.

[@TimBatSea]

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

[@2020HotShotTruckingLLC]

I was surprised to see the ship roll as much as it did at 24:25 when they set that container on their port side... yeah, may be a better ride on a bigger ship!

[@TimBatSea]

Right? Thank you for watching. CUOTO

[@The_DuMont_Network]

Eddystone was the location of the Baldwin Locomotive works where thousands of locomotives were built until about 1956. Also there were hundreds of throusands of rifles and small arms, plus frames and running gear for mobile military equipment during WWII. Balwin had its own docks from which many locomotives and the war materiel were shippped.

[@TimBatSea]

Very cool! Thank you very much for watching. CUOTO

[@chasl3443]

Love watching you express your skill and experience on these jobs.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching and I appreciate your kind words. CUOTO

[@georgewootton2644]

Tim ... using time and patience also acknowledging wind status, adjusting for tide (current) and masterful maneuvering make another interesting / entertaining video. Stay safe Capt'n. CUOTO

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching George. CUOTO

[@alvintarrer6914]

Thanks for your. Expertise education, younger generation should learn alot here,keep it up 👍🇺🇸🇨🇱✌️

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching Alvin. I am at the age where giving back or helping out is much more attractive to me. CUOTO

[@alvintarrer6914]

Drove a truck 40yrs. Retired 3yrs ago,that's all you can do is to give back to younger generation if they want to learn , after watching your video, should've pursued that line of work. Had a opertunity on tug on the Ohio River now I know what I missed, thank you again 👍🇺🇸🇨🇱✌️....by the way... cuoto..is that boat lingo?

[@TimBatSea]

@@alvintarrer6914 it's code for "see you on the one"

[@jamesburns8247]

Having been in the engine room at every sea and anchor detail I never saw anything in 4 1/2 years on ocean going tugs so watching you and your crew is very enjoyable. Thanks a lot.

[@TimBatSea]

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

[@johnland5042]

Nice work again Tim!!!

[@irisheye100]

For 14 years I worked on Crowley ATB s but never witnessed a Ty up in the wheelhouse Thanks for the experience.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching and welcome to the channel. Life is better for everyone if we can show a bit of gratitude to each other. CUOTO

[@williamsestrom6355]

So we're having dinner at our favorite restaurant; I look over and there's Paquita!! Looking sad on the hard... she says "Let's go sailing!!" Nice job bringing that barge in with a fair tide. That always seems to make things more difficult!

[@TimBatSea]

William! I'll be back in a couple days! Don't stop by without saying hi! Thank you very much for watching. CUOTO

[@wetsuit5]

Nimble conning job. Like the way you could apply the brakes just as fast as a car.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching. CUOTO

[@losgonzoshemp1233]

I love watching your channel you're such a cool guy keep up the great work Tim

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching and for the kind words. CUOTO

[@trooperdog61]

Wishing you all fair winds and following seas this summer

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much. I appreciate that. CUOTO

[@user-tj8wv7ri7d]

Masterful landing, and you make it look easy. LOL Have a great summer, will be back with you in late August. CUOTO

[@TimBatSea]

Enjoy your summer and thank you for watching. CUOTO

[@netrhyda8761]

Nicely done, all the complexities coming together like a symphony.....phew!

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching all these years. CUOTO

[@dennisfariello4852]

"Why not put a stern line over first?" Well, y'see, you don't want to tether the smart end whilst the dumb end is running free, right? It's easier to move the stern (the smart end) because that's where the rudders are.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Dennis. CUOTO

[@stevenclaeys6252]

Thank you for another Great video. Cheers

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Steven. CUOTO

[@derricklahaie2357]

Thanks Tim. Always enjoyable.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Derrick. CUOTO

[@rogerz3417]

Thank you for these videos! Quite enjoyable!

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching Roger. CUOTO

[@6r4metroman]

Always great to watch, so much knowledge...

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching. CUOTO

[@AlBracco879]

Great job Captain 👍👍👍👍👍👍 I'm glad that you're happy with your deep notch 😂😂 By the way When are we going to see a video with You , Dr Sal ,Dalton and the chief as a narrator? Guaranteed it will be a blockbuster 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 Cuotos 👍👍👍😎

[@TimBatSea]

😂😂😂😂 That would be a good one! Thank you for watching Al. CUOTO

[@mikecabral1579]

Thanks I enjoy your videos. You seem like a very nice man.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Mike. CUOTO

[@captainsoftheazulcarrib7491]

Always interesting thank Capt Tim!

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching. CUOTO

[@silentepsilon888]

nice video, but I really would have liked to see the crew change and fix that wrongly routed line, even if your video goes over 30 minutes. I enjoy your videos and time flies watching them and listening to you.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching and welcome to the channel. CUOTO

[@GHarris218]

Very impressive, thanks for explaining. You’re providing an interesting education for those of us that know less than nothing about ships and shipping!

[@TimBatSea]

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

[@TechGorilla1987]

@0:41 - I am 6' 4" and my wife is 4'' 9". We totally understand. ;)

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching. CUOTO

[@1919champ]

We appreciate you Tim. Thanks for all your work on this great channel. CUOTO

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you! I really appreciate that. CUOTO

[@TechGorilla1987]

@2:51 - I never get "tire-ed" of hearing 'Yokohama' being explained. Some folk probably get 'rubber-ed' the wrong way though.

[@TimBatSea]

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

[@rogerz3417]

Thanks for the videos!

[@TimBatSea]

Woohoo!! Thank you very very much Roger! Cheers 🍻 CUOTO

[@fredpriester9979]

Thanks Tim, I love watching you manoeuvering and I learn from that and practice it with my 32’ carver

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching. CUOTO

[@James-seafan]

excellent video thank you Tim

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching James. CUOTO

[@rogerbayzand4455]

Nicely done Capt, I love hearing you talk us through the manoeuvres with the helm positions and shaft rotations. I was taught how to "walk" a twin screw vessel by a ferry skipper who does it several times a day and it revolutionised my berthing, initially it seemed wrong to have the helm contrary to the direction of travel but I soon got the hang of it.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Roger. It sure makes things work well at times! CUOTO

[@thelongs5698]

Here’s some irony. Was watching another channel I enjoy, Two Feet Outdoors. He kayaks and canoes all around NYC, Long Island etc. well this week he was in the Gowanus Canal and as he is wrapping up is paddle low and behold a tug is there in front of him with a big V on it and the first few letters of it were the Ana…..CUOTO Cap Tim.

[@TimBatSea]

😂😂😂😂 Thank you very much for watching. Bonus points for playing by the rules! CUOTO

[@mikecabral1579]

Thanks!

[@TimBatSea]

Woohoo! Thank you very much Mike!!!! Cheers 🍻 CUOTO

[@dottiehildebrand3123]

It is amazing what you can do with those but tankers.... God bless.. Safe travels..❤️🙏🌹

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Dottie! CUOTO

[@bak9451]

Nice work 😄

[@TimBatSea]

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

[@chriswild2458]

Very interesting video clever stuff

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Chris. CUOTO

[@aubreytycer8708]

I'm prepping for trip down ICW. Hoping I can be patient when maneuvering the Mai Tai, 1980 Grand Banks 42 with 240hp diesels.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching. Enjoy your trip. Will you be taking the Dismissal swamp? I took SVP down it and really enjoyed it. (See video at SVPaquita if interested). CUOTO

[@spaceman5091]

I hope you’ll be the one pushing the barges that are going to dredge the Passaic River eventually when it gets done so I’ll be able to see you. I follow you on every platform you have. I guess it’s just KZbin and the ship finder ais app

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for that! It is much appreciated! CUOTO

[@paratyshow]

👍✅ Nice video Tim, tks👏

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching. CUOTO

[@GregR361]

Beautiful day, a bit of tide but no wind, nice to be on the water even if it’s work

[@TimBatSea]

💯! Thank you for watching Greg. CUOTO

[@dennisfariello4852]

Man that was beautiful. Perfect touch.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you Dennis. I appreciate that. CUOTO

[@davidsheffield3551]

as alwasys. great park job.....now for lunch!!!!!

[@TimBatSea]

Correct! 😂 Thank you for watching David. CUOTO

[@alainweld2074]

Thanks

[@TimBatSea]

Woohoo! Thank you very very much Alain! Cheers 🍻 CUOTO

[@samueljoejr5191]

As always, stay safe and thanks.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching Samuel. CUOTO

[@milantoombs6696]

Excellent Tim👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Milan. CUOTO

[@roberthaynie7852]

Gordon is nice guy !

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Robert. CUOTO

[@mrwest5552]

you snuck up on it. 👍

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching. CUOTO

[@NoewerrATall]

The thirty minutes flew by! Great video and it is really interesting to see how all the various pieces come together at the end. I know editing is a lot of work, but I would watch an hour, or more, just sayin.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching. I've got a long one coming out soon. CUOTO

[@davidford2169]

Very professional Tim 👍🇬🇧

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching David. CUOTO

[@johnfisher5654]

Well done Tim.👍

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching John. CUOTO

[@garthjones3747]

well done Tim looks like a nice day too G

[@TimBatSea]

It was! Thank you very much for watching Garth. CUOTO

[@TomLeg]

The new greeting is "Blame you on the one" :-)

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching. I'm not sure I understand what you are getting at. CUOTO

[@waynekoepke8128]

Tim was that you that sailed by the BB New Jersey on her way back to Camden good job be safe

[@TimBatSea]

I don't believe so. Thank you for watching. CUOTO

[@Warped65er]

Thx for the vid.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching. CUOTO

[@thomascary1752]

We could watch you for an hour or so

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Thomas. CUOTO

[@mellissadalby1402]

Hi Captain Tim! That was a tricky one. CUOTO

[@TimBatSea]

It was Mellissa! Thank you very much for watching and supporting the channels! CUOTO

[@docfromwyoming2449]

Thanks Cap’n👍🏻

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Doc. CUOTO

[@captsam54]

Nice little run Tim... Yep.. communication skills.. Defiantly needed aboard ship... What bunkering they they get??

[@TimBatSea]

I'm not sure. Thank you for watching. CUOTO

[@carlosmariollanoscorrea3218]

Gracias cp. Por el vídeo excelente maniobra. Saludos desde Colombia puerto de TURBO

[@TimBatSea]

Gracias Carlos. Cuídate hermano. CUOTO

[@paulpipitone8357]

Tim 30 mins is too short lol i Really enjoy watching

[@TimBatSea]

I just shot a longer one. It should be out in a few weeks. Thank you for watching. CUOTO

[@kenaston4220]

Thanks for another fine video Tim. Can you explain why you did a fair tide landing and not turn around and stem the tide to make an easier landing?

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Ken. The tankerman wanted it heads and heads. CUOTO

[@ranger2316]

That was fun. Thank you as always! Have you done any sailing?

[@TimBatSea]

Hoping to get SVP back in after her Refit in a couple weeks. 🤞 Thank you for watching. CUOTO

[@paulmorrow5772]

Hello Tim. We're you around when the battleship New Jersey came out of dry dock? I bet you would have loved to been around to help push it around.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Paul. We were there on it's trip into the drydock, but not on it's trip out. CUOTO

[@robbob5318]

We are really disappointed we didn't get to see the unloading of ⛽ go go juice 😢

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Rob. As I said before, those are things I am not allowed to film. CUOTO

[@TechGorilla1987]

Yeah, I have the next 33 minutes available to spend on watching quality KZbin content.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching. CUOTO

[@stephensmith799]

Me too. Watching folks who really do know what they are doing is great👍

[@BruceEssig-fo9rw]

Tim - is there anyway you could have a small screen in say the lower left or right corner of the main screen to show a stern camera so we can see all the tug horsepower at work?

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Bruce. Anything is possible. But there is a price for everything. In this case that would involve me shooting and editing multi camera shots like I did years ago. It took so much time, I almost gave up posting anything. CUOTO

[@randallmidgley7589]

Enjoy journey down stream.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching Randall. CUOTO

[@mousetail2210]

How does this heat effect the fuel you carry...like in expansion.?

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching and welcome to the channel. These are double skinned or hulled barges, meaning there is 3 to 5 feet of air space around the cargo tanks that acts as a very good insulator. CUOTO

[@Graveltrucking]

That little container ship sure couldn’t be in heavy seas not a whole lot of freeboard.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching. CUOTO

[@lesterwicklein717]

CUOTO!

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Lester! CUOTO

[@stephensmith799]

Interesting that you feel there’s a risk from RADAR radiation at close range. So much to think about. So much to know. Every case a bit different.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching Stephen. I don't believe modern radars pose much risk today, but it makes people on the ship feel better when I shut it off. CUOTO

[@stephensmith799]

@@TimBatSea Right! I get that: consideration for others👍

[@firstlast1047]

So much for crew cohesion on a smaller vessel😅

[@TimBatSea]

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

[@jamesterrill1938]

Looks like you did a great job. IS the Tide Current always the same or does it vary?

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching and welcome to the channel James. It flows in and out a couple times a day and varies from a little to a lot. CUOTO

[@derbyd10]

Boeing also building the VT22 Osprey over there

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching. Oh? Is that right? Cool. CUOTO

[@user-dv7hb2sc9m]

Sir Captain, on your display ; what is that APP called or can we access that? If not, it's all good but I like seeing the tidal flows & I bet it does weather as well? Anyhoo, you guys be safe & ty for sharing your life. peace

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching and welcome to the channel. We use "RosePoint". It is what almost all of us use. CUOTO

[@user-dv7hb2sc9m]

@@TimBatSea >> > ty kind sir, this software is pretty comprehensive & the price is low for the amounts & types of information it provides. See ya'll soon, the Good Lord willing..... peace

[@alexrazkowic5139]

How long on average to unload your barge? I realize there's a difference for different ships. Gallons or barrels

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching and welcome to the channel Alex. I does really depend. Not just on quantities but product too. Black oil takes longer when it's temp drops. Some ships take fuel faster than others. CUOTO

[@billjames5846]

Tim, at what speed does the tide flow in your area.Ilive on the river mersey and our tide race is 7/8 knots

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching and welcome to the channel Bill. Luckily for us, we don't see tidal speeds that high in the Delaware. But it can be 3kts at times. Much more in the East River in NYC. CUOTO

[@user-zj7jn5ju9n]

What are right twist + left twist?

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching and welcome to the channel. Right twist = rudder hard right, port engine ahead, starboard engine astern. Left twist is the opposite. CUOTO

[@christinelanger2791]

should have gotten closer before twisting your stern in. 100' off is too far with this fair tide.

[@TimBatSea]

😂😂😂 Thank you very much for watching. CUOTO

[@septicwhelk3654]

That stressed me out just watching !

[@TimBatSea]

😂😂😂 Thank you very much for watching. CUOTO

[@ThumperKJFK]

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[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Gregory. CUOTO

[@DougGoble]

Just wishful thinking 🤔 Captain Tim, I would have liked to seen a man on the ship waving some kind of flag as to where we hook up. CUOTO

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Doug. CUOTO

[@Matski999]

Out of interest, why did you not swing and go head to tide? Something to do with connection possition?

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching and welcome to the channel. That is sometimes possible with bigger ships, but we have to put the barge to the ship the way the tankerman wants it. CUOTO

[@Matski999]

Thanks for the reply. I skipper a small bunker barge on the Humber in the UK. She pulls fairly hard to starboard astern so backing into tide is challenging!

[@timothysaja7253]

Thanks!

[@TimBatSea]

Woohoo! Thank you very very much Tim! Cheers 🍻 CUOTO