Different Lines We Use on a Tugboat

In this video we take a look at the different lines we use onboard our tug boat. Not all lines are created equal and that is a good thing because every line has a different job. Some we like to stretch a little while others we don't want to stretch at all.

[@winky32174]

Just so you know, we won't get tired of the 'same old thing'. I enjoy watching you do your job. Everything you do is interesting!

[@jaquigreenlees]

I agree, and there is a channel here on YT that shows even the most mundane job, repeated frequently won't put viewers off. letsdig18 Chris' life operating excavators, dredging ponds, clearing land ... years of him posting vids that do exactly what Tim is worried about yet there is not drop in interest. So Tim, don't sweat the same old - same old, you won't bore your viewers. #CUOTO

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you both for being so kind with your words. I will keep posting if you keep watching. Thank you again! CUOTO

[@chefgabiel3939]

Hey timmy agree with the mates here...never will get old...everything its interesting

[@TimBatSea]

@@chefgabiel3939 thank you!

[@mustangcircut]

Tim is the guy in the group that’s the intelligent funny one. His videos are awesome. I enjoy watching them especially with the boating season over in the Northeast

[@jbrownson]

I don’t get tired of watching you explain a maneuver

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you Jake. We will be back to the 3 Cam spiky screen soon.

[@Subielicious22]

Great job as usual... even the most “mundane” (perhaps in your mind) subjects are interesting to those of us arm chair tug crews. Sometimes, just showing the sunset like you just did is worth watching. It’s a perspective that most of us will never be able to experience first hand. Thanks again for sharing! #CUOTO

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you Ian!!! CUOTO

[@kenmunozatmmrrailroad6853]

Absolutely correct!

[@1919champ]

The complexities involved in towing never cease to be a great source of fascination. All these details are really interesting to most of us who enjoy your videos. Thanks for another great video! CUOTO

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for saying that Jan. CUOTO

[@TheDaf95xf]

Never get tired of your tug adventures 👍🏻😎🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you Stevie! CUOTO

[@timdemarco5079]

How about putting a chest cam or hard hat cam on a deckhand if it’s allowed and we can see a deckhands view and what goes on when you come along side a ship or tie up to a dock. 👍👍

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Tim. That is great idea and I have wanted to do that for quite some time. Unfortunately my crew hasn't shared my enthusiasm. Lol. But I'm still working on it.

[@mookisabatuki4201]

@@TimBatSea you can always mount a cam on top of the boat so that we get to see what you feel when you use your skill

[@jrweingarten]

Hey Tim. I'll show my stupidity here, but what does 'the one' refer to in CUOTO? I always thought it was 'see you on the other side'. Thanks

[@CalciteSerendipity]

@@jrweingarten If you have another vessel coming at you you now use the radio to figure out which side to pass each other on. Before radios were common you'd use a horn. 1 prolonged blast means I am turning to the right or in this case I am keeping to the right, pass port to port, which is more common. Two blasts is for passing on the other side, starboard to starboard.

[@willstarww]

@@jrweingarten i'll give you a clue, its in one of the previous videos. Although below it's explained 😁

[@michaeldavis7827]

Capt. Tim, We never get tired of watching you do you job. More of your trips. Doking, Undocking, Pushing All of it please.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Michael. More is on the way. CUOTO

[@erich9244]

Tim, Not tired of the 'content' you filming your daily life isn't boring. 'Cantenary' for a shock absorber sounds rather interesting I didn't think about how much shock there would be to a line hauling 100T fuel barge. Still in awe of your knowledge and depth . Keep on keeping on Good Captain, CUOTO

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Eric. (Many tows are more than 12,000 tons). Lol. Thank you for the kind words. CUOTO

[@jimserhant7741]

Good Morning, Capt.! I hope you’re well. You’re going to laugh, but this is too good not to share. Long story short, because of this video, my mom will no longer complain that the clothes line my dad installed for her is “Too Stretchy”. I ordered 100’ of 1/4” Amsteel Blue line to use & will replace the “Stretchy” line next time I’m there. I told her “If it’s strong enough for tugboats, I’m pretty sure it’s good for your clothes line”. She’s very happy. So, Thank You! 😊. Stay safe.

[@TimBatSea]

😂😂😂 That's great! Thank you for watching Jim. I'm sure your mom's new line won't even stretch an inch. CUOTO

[@lewlewis8970]

Love it every time, Tim. Topics? Emergency preparedness; fire drills, flooding drills, run aground drills, sinking barge/sinking tug, collisions, loss of steerage way, man overboard, aid and assistance for yourselves and other ships in distress, fog and whiteouts...that kind of thing. I'm sure you and the crew are very well prepared, experienced, and trained in these things. Emergency gear like axes, life preservers, fire suppression, and pumps; Man you could go on for weeks with these. By then you'll think of something more interesting.

[@TimBatSea]

Lew..... Have you been hacking my phone? I have been jotting down ideas and next week's video, if all goes well will be a first in a safety series. Thank you! CUOTO

[@williamralph5442]

A tour of the barge would be interesting. Any of your trips are always fun to watch. Make dome masks with your logo.Thanks Tim.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching William. The barge is a place I am not to video for a few reasons. But the good news is I do have a mask with the logo on it. I love mine. Very good quality. Goes through the was wash well too. CUOTO

[@LaneGoelz]

I actually heard my captain saying the cable line or push gear. now i understand WHY? I am still watching. thank you Great video TimBatSea!

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Lane. CUOTO

[@mattlord7302]

I don’t think we’ll get too tired of the same old thing. I personally enjoy your calm demeanor and in depth explanations of whatever you’ve got going on. My favorite videos are the ones where you’d heading up the waterways just narrating what you’re doing. Don’t overthink it lol. CUOTO

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much Matt! (You are going to like the video I've been working on that should be up in two weeks. It's almost an hour of me rambling on in the fog. Lol) CUOTO

[@williamallen2182]

I love these technical videos. Studying for CG license now, so I vote for more of these! Thanks

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching William. You should be able to find a bunch of videos like this on my channel. CUOTO

[@theotherfinnegan9955]

it's all good cap. never gets old. like the travel vids even just the open water.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching. CUOTO

[@82hunt]

All of your topics have been good. I like to see just plain old boat handling, radio traffic, harbor traffic and the various ports. Keep um coming. CUOTO#

[@TimBatSea]

You got it George. Thank you for watching. CUOTO

[@bernie7613]

Hi Tim! I'm really enjoying it thus far. As a kid (23) I spent a fall/winter crab fishing in Alaska, I learned a bit. Then some years later a friend sent me to his friend that wanted someone to babysit his old navy tug while his crew (standing on the dock) was on strike. I didn't do it, that old tugs engine room was way more complex than ours, every valve was old and black, everything was black. That and the guys on the dock it didn't look like a good idea. But tugs seemed cool, if I had the knowledge you are passing along I might well have persuade it. I like the charts, the other day I opened Maps and followed along as you named the places you passed. Way back, about 1965 my mom would take me to an office in some tall building on the east side of Manhattan, I remember looking at the tugs working. A lot of tugs. They often (in my young mind anyway) ran fire pumps to make fountains. Do you know what that was about? Your rough water show was good. I guess rough water is something you have to be in to appreciate. Knowing what it means to bury your bow in the next wave isn't like doing it.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Bernie. Yeah. Not crossing the line during a strike is a good plan. Tugs used to have fire monitors (water cannons) on them and some still do. (They are usually LNG escort tugs or offshore supply and rig support boats.) Today you only see the fire boats giving a salute to special events and boats. You may also see us charge a line on deck as per required in our first 24 hours onboard. CUOTO

[@chefmatthammerschmidt8408]

The different types of and methods of energy transdermal on a tugboat is a great topic. For example, what components are hooked up and in what methods. Another example, how the HVAC is plumbed, controlled, and setup. I know you did a video on thermostat placement. That is a great start. Yet another example, how the cooking equipment is connected to operate. A great top is how things are restrained to prevent injury, damage, hazards, spills, and so on. Most do not think about it but, seas get rough enough, even tugboat will rock and roll. I know that it can quickly turn into people getting disoriented and/or seasick.

[@TimBatSea]

Merry Christmas!!! CUOTO

[@TheByard]

Another good line from Capt. Tim. I had another set of lines on my boat, in Chatham Dockyard there a rope shed that makes natural rope in the old way, the shed is very long to house the twisting machine. I ordered a 4 line set to be my POSH set for when I was moored at ADLS event or classic boat rally. I tell you they looked smashing against the teak deck, with the tail end coiled in a circle or figure of eight. For journey work I used a boats chandlers (swindlers) cheap bin set and yet another set for the home floating mooring made to length and covered for wear. I spent a winters evening splicing a bell rope with different splices, the first mate came aboard and named them all in seconds. He won a bottle of Cider which he would have got anyway, you can never keep an old sea dog down.

[@TimBatSea]

Lol. That's great. Those old manilla lines sure do look great! CUOTO

[@USMMCE]

Back in my days of working on Wire Boats, we started using a strong hook that we would use to pull the pin out of the towing shackle. I used to weld a link of chain to the end of the shackle pin. Doing this was a lot safer as it kept the men away from the wire and pendant.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you again! Yes, we to use a welded link of chain on the end of our shackle pins. CUOTO

[@anitasmith4559]

Your tug is spotless. You must really crack the whip. ;-)

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Anita. A good crew takes pride in their work and in their ship and few whips need to be cracked. CUOTO

[@JSBPisgah]

What I'm tired of is sitting at a desk all day. I don't think I'll get tired of riding along with you!

[@TimBatSea]

Lol. Thank you for watching. CUOTO

[@recycle343]

thank you Tim, this was very informative, I enjoy learning about the different functions on the tug and barge.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching and welcome to the channel. CUOTO

[@seanatteberry3686]

Like your channel. I sailed on the Great Lakes in the 80s-90s and miss it.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you and welcome to the channel Sean. CUOTO

[@eightbars1]

we like just watching you do your job. You shouldn't feel pressure to entertain or amuse, because it's natural in the package. It is interesting to see, and calming in nature with a little danger now and then thrown into the mix. Cheers.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much Dugan. CUOTO

[@Kelpie119]

How organised and tidy - my wife would have the boat like that 😎 She have me in the engine room out of the way😂

[@TimBatSea]

Lol. Thank you for watching John. CUOTO

[@darin5250]

I for one enjoy the view of the Harbor, Ships, and your point of view from the pilot house. Been missing that. But thanks for all your time you put in to the videos. You will never please everyone. Thanks

[@TimBatSea]

Very true. Thank you for watching Bob.

[@alfy1269]

Never tiring. I'd like to see the crew dynamics at brew time, I'm sure there's some fun going down.

[@tinkmarshino]

The reason you were having trouble talking there Master Tim is that you all of a sudden realized folks might not know what a thimble was or maybe a bridal and you were trying to think of a word that would be more familiar to us.. It happens all the time when pro's try to explain something to novice's and have to use jargon that they are sure they do not know.. Soooo that should be your next video.. a terminology video.. Just your basics.. Oh and maybe a tour of the fuel barge.. We see it from a distance a lot, but most do not know how it is used, how it is loaded or unloaded 9myself included) that would be interesting.. I read some of the comments..a lot of good ideas.. and I too do not get tired of watching you work it really is fascinating.. So Carry on ole son.. your doing a great job!

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching. Great idea about showing and talking about some of the deck equipment. The barge is a no filming zone due in part to security and proprietary systems. CUOTO

[@johnnyangel9163]

@@TimBatSea can you show how to throw lines.how to bollard and cleat,and how to coil and store lines?Thanks!Wonderful videos!

[@TimBatSea]

@@johnnyangel9163 Thank you very much for watching Johnny. A line trowing video would be fun to make. I'll see what I can do. I did make a video about cleating lines, link below. CUOTO kzbin.info/www/bejne/q3yzpKd7d8igm6s

[@icefishdaily]

I like the videos of sailing up and down the rivers!

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching. I working on something for right now! CUOTO

[@randyclyde4939]

Basically, "What Winky32174 said." As a long-time sailor we were educated early-on to understand "no ropes", as you said: every line and type of line has a specific job. Halyards, dock lines, out-hauls, topping lifts, etc., etc. Nicely done, Captain. I'm trying to learn SOMETHING every day. I thoroughly enjoy my "Times with TimB"!

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you Randy. That makes me very happy. CUOTO

[@davidsauerwrx7460]

Thanks Tim, great one again. I too want to say we won't get tired of your videos about your boat and work. We see lots of ships go by; perhaps you could tell us a bit about the types and purposes of those ships. CUOTO

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching David. That is a great idea. CUOTO

[@dickdaley9059]

Thanks, Tim! A tug is not a tug without the most important equipment on board...lines. Understanding the lines used and why they are different for each application is fundamental for safe operations. Great job explaining this. Speaking of safe operation of towing vessels, would you speak of your experiences with USCG Subchapter M? What is it, why it exists, who must comply, why compliance has been practiced by some and not by others, and the safety concerns operating at sea with non-compliant operators that could present unnecessary risks to safety. CUOTO 🇺🇸

[@TimBatSea]

Hey! That's a great idea!!! I will have to do some research first. We had our Subchapter M inspection last year and another this year, but as to the why and who's, I'll have to check. Thank you! CUOTO

[@paullandreville5394]

Keep showing us the everyday stuff. It’s interesting to those who know nothing. Please share the cost of some of those lines. Can’t imagine replacing a broken line.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Paul. I don't know the prices of the lines we use, but I'm sure it's more than I could afford. I have heard that a new set of push gear cost around $30,000. CUOTO

[@johnobiro5202]

Looks like a beautiful sunset there Tim.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching John. CUOTO

[@88SherryLynn]

This kind of technical video is awesome. More of those detailing the boat and equipment would be great. The trips are what I enjoy, tho, along with your explanations of where you are and some info of what's along shore, or the boats and bridges you're passing

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching. CUOTO

[@climenuts]

Great video, Tim. I find it very interesting that the line materials used align with what's used on sailboats. I recently replaced all of my running rigging from polyester lines to AmSteel Blue and other Dyneema/Spectra blends to get rid of stretch. I'm working with 1/4" lines rather than 2" though! Would be interested in seeing another video or two on lines: maybe splices vs. knots (I think you guys only splice, right?) and general line safety like not standing in bights, kick-back, etc. Would be cool to see you or a deckhand doing a splice on one of these big lines. CUOTO

[@TimBatSea]

Great idea Mathew. Thank you for watching. From what I read and watch, Dyneema is quickly before all the rage in the sailing would. CUOTO

[@USMMCE]

Switching from Wire to those lines / cables will save a lot of backs. I can remember more than once having the push wire "slip" out of the hands of the Tankerman causing you to almost bend in two! You did a great job explaining all of the different lines for the lay person.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching. Yes, i do believe companies only switched over from wire to synthetic push gear because it was cheaper than paying for hernia operations. CUOTO

[@samb3706]

Great video, as usual Tim! How about a video showing a typical day in the engineer's life? As a non-watch stander, I suppose that his day is driven by maintenance schedules and the infamous "it's broke, come fix it" cry from the crew. CUOTO

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Sam. Yes. You are correct. It's one of those jobs where if you do it right, you may have alot of time on your hands. But when you are needed, regardless of the hour, you have to rise to the occasion and preform miracles. CUOTO

[@billh1471]

Every trip you take is an adventure for many, don't worry about repeating yourself on videos of tasks you do. We enjoy watching.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much Bill. CUOTO

[@frankd7465]

Great video on explaining the lines. Suggestion for a future episode. Show and explain the use of the small shack that overlooks the aft deck.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Frank. That's the "Doghouse". I think that is a good idea. I guess I could do a video on it. Thank you. CUOTO

[@perrydiddle3698]

I hadn’t realized that lines with no stretch didn’t recoil as stretchy lines do. I just figured under equal loads both had the same potential energy which could result in recoiling with the same force. Learning something every day. ✌️🤙

[@TimBatSea]

Hang on there Perry. I didn't say that. I said that these Amstel Blue lines that don't stretch have no recoil. I don't want you getting taken out by a line you thought I said wouldn't hurt you. LOL. As always, thank you for watching. CUOTO

[@perrydiddle3698]

@@TimBatSea Oh. Ok. Usually I’m a stickler for words and phrasing that can be interpreted in many ways or in only so many ways, if that makes sense. (So much for my care on the use of words.)But, I get what you are saying, and thanks for setting me straight. On that note, I think it’s time for an Amstel Light.😉

[@DieselandIron]

Id love to see more of the fueling procedures for the ships and I'd love to see what bunker fuel even looks like. I've heard it described but never actually seen it.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching. I would love to show you, but most of those operations are not allowed to filmed. CUOTO

[@DieselandIron]

@@TimBatSea Ah, I was afraid that might be the case. Oh well, keep up the great content! I love watching your channel!

[@TimBatSea]

@@DieselandIron Thank you very much! CUOTO

[@markmitchell641]

great video! Neat to see the different lines and unique and different task for each one. Love to learn about different things, but i really do enjoy the camera in the wheel house so i can see the plotter and radar as you are coming into the dock. CUOTO.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Mark. I think future videos will go back to the old flat 3 Cam split screen with some having an option to watch in 360 mode. CUOTO

[@redrider6855]

Exellent like hearing uses of ropes on tugs size and strengths Thanks

[@TimBatSea]

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

[@chrisdawson5093]

Great video. I would like to see a walk through the tug rug and barge. Top to bottom.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Chris. The only thing I am allowed to show you on the barge is the crew quarters, and you can find a video tour of that I did. If you want to see more the inside of the tug, be sure to watch my shipyard series. CUOTO

[@actemple3282]

super cool ..video thanks for sharing ..love all the different cables ...your job is super cool I dont perticullar get tired of your job it is neet to see all the cool stuff you do

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Adam. CUOTO

[@bobrichards8924]

Another interesting post Captain. Thank you. Hopefully you get up to Buzzards Bay again soon

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Bob. I hope so too. CUOTO

[@rodmacrae1596]

Brilliant Recording Tim⚓🍺👍

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Rod. CUOTO

[@tomwaller2953]

Thanks Capt Tim. Very informative.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Tom. CUOTO

[@bigg5208]

Your channel is great and very informative! Your style is fun and friendly to watch. I offer a few ideas... Perhaps show the tasks of your crew from their point of view, show the equipment that loads and unload the barges, the coordination of operations and traffic control on the waterways. The history of tugs is fascinating. I just read a book about the history of tugs through the McAllister company's past. I am sure you would like to read it. Maybe jump on board of one of your friends tugs and show us how different tugs perform different jobs i.e. maneuvering a large ship in to and out of port etc. if you have connections, it would be cool to learn about river and bay pilots. What role did you and other tugs play in 911? Do tugs ever assist in other water emergencies? What are the most popular meals on board? Show us how rough weather impacts your job heavy wind ice, snow etc. Hope these suggestions help... please keep it up!

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Glenn and for the great ideas. Many of the tings you would like to see are difficult if not impossible to film at this time. Most companies do not allow anyone to to film or post things that they do. I am fortunate that I work for a company that has given me some room to develop content, but it has to be within certain guidelines. You have given me a few fresh ideas for things I think I can show, and I am very grateful for that. CUOTO

[@deividrivera9537]

Your videos are the most substantial in your are captain very practical info, very helpfull for me as an entry level on tugs.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching!

[@georgeschikschneit7142]

Thanks Tim for sharing your knowledge

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching George. CUOTO

[@williamsestrom6355]

Excellent! I'd love to see a do-over of the down the Hudson (or up) video with the 3d camera system, so I could look to shore for things I am familiar with or boats I know. Also, how about commentary on the sailing racers. I'm sure we have irritated you guys at some point, and maybe we can learn from your comments. As always, thanks for what you do, Tim!

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching William. I literally bought the camera for just that run. I hope to get a trip up or down the Hudson in daylight to shoot it. So I have wanted to comment on the sailing community and Thursday night regattas but thought it would go over better after I was a proud owner of a sailboat so people wouldn't think I am biased. The good news is that I am very close to joining the sailing community and buying a blue water boat (no racer) to hopefully sail around the world. Wish me luck. But I will be making a few sail vs power boaters. Who's the better Mariner? And why sailboats want to so badly pass under my bow. Brace yourself and wish me luck. CUOTO

[@williamsestrom6355]

@@TimBatSea Good luck with the blue water boat! Make sure all your standing rigging is solid and fresh! I hope you will keep timbatsea reports coming in when you start your journey! Maybe I'll see you around the Hudson or New Haven, where I've begun racing again with an old pal! I'll miss the tugboat reports!!

[@TimBatSea]

@@williamsestrom6355 Oh I will be sailing only on my off time. I'll still be doing the Tugboat thing and keeping the content coming. CUOTO

[@Joseph2061]

We'll be looking for you with our crew shirts on, we are "Enchantress" Sailboat Jenneau 54DS at Perth Amboy Municipal Marina !!!!! Great Job Tim !!!!!! :)

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Joseph, and thank you for wearing your Crew Shirts! Send me a picture of you guys wearing them so i can update my viewer swag in future videos. CUOTO

[@TimBatSea]

Oh and PS. Wow, beautiful boat!!! Good on you!

[@maxmasterson3804]

As always, very interesting video! thanks Tim!

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Max! CUOTO

[@robertcoplin2830]

I enjoy the vids that cover the day to day work of your boat and the different areas you work in, NY, Hudson River, coastal etc. I also like the details, like the various lines and how they are used. It adds richness, if you can call it that, to what your presenting.

[@Nicko30able]

Captain, great show. I'm pretty happy watching you navigate into various places with some light explaination...and when you head down south or go into interesting territory, heavy weather or interesting ships you pass etc. Never bored here. Peace!

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Nick. CUOTO

[@josechavez5482]

Thank you for videos .I would imagine those lines are very heavy and you have some big guys to move them around ,your crew must be in amazing shape . Awesome

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Jose. Have you seen Reggie? He's a beast! The lines get really difficult in the winter when they are wet and freeze. The are like cable or rods. CUOTO

[@markgiomblanco9813]

Love the comment about the boy scouts who know what everything is called. Funny

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching Mark. CUOTO

[@MonkPetite]

Nice .. tim well Done. Amsteal bleu impressive stuff .

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Monk. CUOTO

[@ClassXIRoads]

I tried out all sorts of lines on those wenches when I was a MM in the Navy back when hector was a pup...CUOTO

[@TimBatSea]

Now you see the lines we tie up with. CUOTO

[@rsmith.182]

I always enjoy these videos and look forward to each Tuesday morning for the next installment. I live near the Columbia River and see the barge traffic heading east and west but probably more like tows on the Mississippi rather than harbor tows in NY area. I grew up in NJ and worked on party fishing boats as a teenager more than half a century ago so I enjoy seeing the large boat handling you demonstrate. I have a question about the push gear, is there a way of you knowing if one side of the wire has more strain than the other and how do you know if you have the proper tension. Keep up the excellent work and I know I won't get bored watching.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Russ. Well, being that we are floating, if one side is more loaded than the other it is only for the time for the stern of the tug to drift to that side and equal the load. But it does happen often, and you know it because we are running the boat from the upper house and all the boats movements are exaggerated up there. CUOTO

[@johnbereza7782]

Lets see the gearbox to the capstan. The gearbox to the winch. Is it geared from an engine or electric from the gensets or magic? They have some oomph, how do they spin? Also, we've seen the engine room but let's see it when ship (whoops, missed a 't' there) is getting run hard. Full port full reverse starboard to full starboard full port reverse. Full reverse with cavitation from the engine room. Yes, we would like to see that. Love your stuff, Tim. Keep it up.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching John. The captain has a big electric motor mounted in it's base along with the gears. Some are mounted under the deck. The tow winch is hydropic on our tug, but the 4200 that do mostly towing has a much bigger winch and it mechanicaly connected to a big engine below. CUOTO

[@gratefulot360]

Thank you, Tim. Barges may not be a fancy subject but it would be interesting to me to learn more about them.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching. Unfortunately barges have a bunch of proprietary equipment and systems that make them not eligible for filming. But I do have a video of the barges crew quarters if you go back and look for it.

[@johnnicholls3092]

I for one won't get bored of boat driving docking etc

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching John. I'm on it. CUOTO

[@pierheadjump]

⚓️ Thanks Tim 🌈 Amsteel Blue is Dyneema, derived from UHMWPE… ultra high molecular weight polyethylene. … you move oil & should have the certificates in with the wire & shackle certificates ⚓️

[@TimBatSea]

We do! Thank you for watching. CUOTO

[@paratyshow]

Tim as usual great content and as others have commented it's not boaring. One thing I think is interesting to everyone is stories of the time things didn't go well........ everyone has them and they are always interesting to hear. Sure you and some of your coworkers and other friends would love to appear to tell the best/worst of their experiences afloat. Sub's could record and send you short videos and you choose the best. I can think of a few from back in the day.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching. It is difficult to keep being allowed to film my employer's equipment if I don't focus on the less positive side of the industry. Saying that, we could talk about our time with other companies. CUOTO

[@paratyshow]

@@TimBatSea Tim i was thinking that you invite your viewers to send you short videos of themselves telling their stories. Something different for the channel.

[@TimBatSea]

@@paratyshow oh. Ok. I understand. Thank you. CUOTO

[@dougmc666]

Topic suggestion: Do tugs have accidents? What could go wrong?

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Doug. Unfortunately they do. It is a dangerous job. You might want to watch my video "dangers of tripping" CUOTO

[@rickc9873]

You have quite the Line ! Kidding !

[@TimBatSea]

Lol. Thank you for watching. Merry Christmas. CUOTO

[@jeromepolack2277]

Yes I've worked with a few Captains who broke push gear lines instead of being on the wire like they should have been.

[@TimBatSea]

Lol. (For those that don't know Jerry, he is an old salt that has worked from the bottom to the top of the industry). Yes, it's the hindsight thing. "I wish I would have got on the wire sooner" lol. Be safe Cap. CUOTO

[@Jameson4327]

To be honest with you, I enjoy watching you at work during your hours of service. CUOTO

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much George. CUOTO

[@terrymurphy4177]

Interesting, all your video are great 👍

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much Terry. CUOTO

[@k1hasard]

This was informative, thanks Tim!

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Ken. CUOTO

[@edwardconway5955]

Thanks Tim, this what I wanted to see when I suggested this topic a while back.. Keep doing what you are doing and we will all be happy. 360 camera is great. My wife thought I was going of the deep end, spinning around in my chair holding my IPad out in front of me. #CUOTO

[@TimBatSea]

Lol. That's great Edward. And yes. It was your suggestion that got me to do this video. Thank you. CUOTO

[@carlrehnberg4581]

Sea day is very high on the wishlist!

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Carl. CUOTO

[@stephensfamily5699]

Loved it, thanks

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Stephens Family. CUOTO

[@mikegyver6265]

Use of 100% Kevlar was discontinued with crane rigging because it was discovered to wear and fail quickly. As the rigging was taking load and stretching, the coarse fibers would abrade and cut each other. Kevlar is used to protect rigging against being cut on sharp edges though.

[@TimBatSea]

Interesting. Thank you for watching.

[@markgreen7701]

I'd like to see how you deal with bad weather/rough seas. Not sure how rough things get in the harbor but if they do it would be interesting to see some footage. Thanks!

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Mark. If you are new to the channel, welcome. I try to post new content every Tuesday. Bad WX or rough seas aren't something we see much of and certainly can't film while staying in the good graces of my employer. But times are changing and I will see what I can do. CUOTO

[@edwardmounsey9208]

Hi Tim, good to see you again. Being a landlubber all of your topics are of interest. I guess it doesn’t matter what you talk about it’s all new to me. Thank you for the interesting videos, keep em coming. Edward

[@TimBatSea]

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

[@robertmcleod2337]

Explain some of the markings on the hulls of the vessels being towed, what they mean and what can and can not be done at those markings... great vids

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Robert. I am not sure I understand what markings you are referring to. On our barges (being towed) there are draft marks, load lines and Plimsol marks. CUOTO

[@TheOttr]

I’m sure you know a good bit of tug history. How about a timeline of where it started to where we are now?

[@TimBatSea]

Great idea. Thank you for watching. CUOTO

[@paulcarlsen4088]

Great topic!

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Paul. CUOTO

[@waynecompton7612]

Good morning Tim, thank you for the video and the explanation of the different types of line you use!! Take care and stay safe #CUOTO.👍😎🇬🇧.

[@TimBatSea]

Good morning Wayne. We are having a bit of English weather here this morning while have my tea. CUOTO

[@mustralineabsorbine5082]

A suggestion: Ask other captains about what they might talk about. :) CUOTO

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching. Have you seen my two interviews with 2 different Captains? You might like them. CUOTO

[@billyslide7645]

I just found your channel and really enjoy it. the idea of different lines for different jobs reminds a bit of golf clubs. A pitching wedges verses a driver, or a 5 iron. All gold clubs, but they have different jobs.

[@TimBatSea]

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

[@ReelSalty305]

Great video!!!

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you Zach

[@Whabligone]

Another way to draw the line, so to speak. Very interesting, always thought a rope is a rope and a knot is a knot. Love the videos and enjoy the point of view trips. CUOTO

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much. CUOTO

[@James-seafan]

interesting video thank you tim

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching James. CUOTO

[@ivoryjohnson4662]

Not gonna get tired .... maybe show an oil change on engine...chain locker maintenance....how a winch is powered and how it’s controlled

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Ivory. Great idea. CUOTO

[@Goldchucker1]

Capt. Tim: You forgot to talk about "Shore Line" ;-)

[@TimBatSea]

Lol. And pickup lines. Lol. Thank you for watching Chuck.

[@gilzor9376]

@@TimBatSea lol . . . . bet you've heard plenty of those at the pub watching a young sailor strike out. . . . . lol

[@TimBatSea]

@@gilzor9376 young sailor? That was me!!!! Lol CUOTO

[@Tsamokie]

We called them lines when I was in the US Merchant Marine and when I was commercially fishing.

[@TimBatSea]

Sam. That is because you are a true seafarer. Thank you for watching. CUOTO

[@jimtasker649]

Thank you

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Jim. CUOTO

[@johnjamesterbeek]

real clean boat

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching John. CUOTO

[@rogerdeves1511]

Thanks Tim Different tools for specific jobs....makes sense. Mate I enjoy all the content particularly the maneuvering & fore thought required. I'm happy to watch all. Ingat juya CUOTO

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much Roger. CUOTO

[@justaddwata]

Great Video Tim!! For what it is worth. Amsteel Blue is HMPE or UMWPE Dyneema (High Modulus Polyethylene or Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene) - a completely different animal to Kevlar. It is a similar material to cutting boards or plastic bags. It is light and floats on water (Kevlar will not). It is also has a very low melting point - more like candle wax. Kevlar on the other hand sinks in water and have a very high temperature resistance. Like Kevlar, Dyneema has a very low stretch though Dyneema has superior flex fatigue and wear resistant properties to Kevlar. I would question if that hawser you have covered does indeed float. It looks like Nylon which has good stretch but will sink in salt water. The only 2 commonly used fibers used in ropes that do float are polypropylene and UHMWPE. Polypropylene is not very strong and I could not imagine it being used as a hawser - and UHMWPE is very expensive. As you mentioned - the Amsteel Blue is very low stretch - the Hawser should have more stretch given its 8 plait design - but I would be skeptical that this hawser is UHMWPE also. It looks like Nylon - but hard to say really based on looking at a video.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Matt. All good info. CUOTO

[@douglasscott3541]

Hi Tim your deckies sure keep the lines made up well, very tidey! On heaving lines once while birthing a 100t tall ship a random yatchie ashore call out "let me get a line on for you" to which we greatfully threw a heaving line which he made that off to the warf for us....... the 1/4 inch heaving line .......not realizing attaching the 3inch hawser bent to the other f×#ing end of the heaving line was the intended outcome. It was an OMG not helping moment!

[@TimBatSea]

Lol. That brought back a memory for me as well. While decking years ago, we were bringing a lite barge into Philadelphia and the river was iced up. We broke our way to out dock, but landed 10 feet off because the ice wouldn't let us get to the dock. An old security guard came out in a truck and we through a heaving line to him and he started to make it off to the bit. We yelled to him to pull on the line. When he saw the size of the line coming over the rail, he stopped his end in the water and got in his truck and left. CUOTO

[@douglasscott3541]

@@TimBatSea on an educational note you could show us how to "dip" lines on and off the bit. Im still amaized every time i do it how somthing so simple will solve an otherwise impossible problem. CUTO and dip you lines

[@TimBatSea]

@@douglasscott3541 That is a great idea. I don't know why I didn't think of that earlier. Thank you!

[@shinybaldy]

Hey Tim - nice discussion re lines. A future video idea: marine emissions? I’m guessing being a tug and having worked with vessels coming in - you probably have seen diff emissions standards over the years and as they got cleaner - perhaps the discussion re the challenges and benefits.

[@TimBatSea]

Another wonderful idea. I'll start to plan a video of that. Thank you very much. CUOTO

[@friendshipsloop]

Capn Tim, perhaps a follow-up to this one about line handling and safety, making off, best practices, etc?

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching. Great idea. Have you seen my video, "seamanship 101"? I go over some of those things there. CUOTO

[@Braeden123698745]

Kevlar is in the aramid family. So you can call those blue lines aramids. FYI.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Braedon. CUOTO