Trying to get out of a tight Spot

[@MrCatcracker]

Tim, I was a Refinery Superintendent at the Hess Port Reading Refinery for many years. I retired shortly after the refinery was shut down & terminal operations were sold to Buckeye. Although I was responsible for the entire complex during off hours, I very rarely had any issues at the terminal, 2nd reserve or with barge operations. So obvious Kudos to you & your safe tug boat skills, that we never crossed paths !

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching and subscribing Barry! I'm sure it is no surprise to you that all of us love what we call "The old Hess Docks". Everywhere you guys built docks, no one fendered them up as well as you guys did! #CUOTO

[@senecapirate1254]

As a retired Fort Lauderdale diesel bunkerman, running a 38,000 gallon tug and barge for Peterson Fuel. I can truly appreciate your skill level. You are a real Captain, worthy of praise. Thanks and good luck. Capt. Jeff McGee USMM

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watch and for the kind words Jeff. One of my best friends I grew up with had a great Peterson Fuel story from years ago. (I'm sure you know him. He owns Cape Ann Towing). Thank you again and please consider Subscribing if you haven't already. I try to post new content every Tuesday. CUOTO

[@marko11kram]

Growing up in Staten Island from a seafaring family, with neighboring seafaring families your videos have hit home

[@TimBatSea]

That makes me feel very happy Mark. CUOTO

[@lauravalerius4667]

That was FASCINATING!! Well done, Captain! Thanks for sharing your skill with us!

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Laura. I really appreciate it. CUOTO

[@dabuya]

Impressive skills honed by hundreds of hours maneuvering. It’s apparent that patience is the key to maintaining positive control and staying ahead of the ship.

[@TimBatSea]

You are so right! Thank you for watching. #CUOTO

[@roncate4737]

Yeah, most of my judgement calls in boat handling were learnt from watching Captain Ron too! What a classic!

[@TimBatSea]

Lol. Can't beet Captain Ron! #CUOTO

[@TimsBitsnPieces]

Damn Tim. You did a mighty fine job of backing out of that spot.. I was thinking a bow spring off the wharf and you did it all without a line, once again it shows your experience and knowledge.. great stuff. I think Capt Ron would love being a tug boat captain haha..

[@TimBatSea]

I completely agree. There really should be a Captain Ron - Tugboat addition. Lol. Thank you for watching Tim. CUOTO

[@whackypanda]

The more I watch your videos, the more likely I'm sure it is to happen, but gosh it is weird to hear yourself over radios... But always good to hear from the Mighty Elk River on my nights at work!

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Daniel. (Are you from VTS?) #CUOTO

[@whackypanda]

@@TimBatSea I am indeed! I'm on one of the overnight sections, just finished talking to you a few times last night/this morning actually! I'm the one in this video at the 14:00 mark, 15:50 mark, not sure how much you differentiate our voices but that one's mine haha

[@TimBatSea]

@@whackypanda You guys do an incredibly good job. I can't think of many government operations that work as well with the public and provide such a valuable service. And most people don't even know you guys are there. Thank you very much for the work you do and for your support of the channel. I hope to get back to see you guys soon to shoot the long anticipated VTS video! #CUOTO

[@davidsauerwrx7460]

Great job of maneuvering Tim. You have a great team with your crew. Love watching. Dave

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching David. Yes I am very lucky to have such a good crew! #CUOTO

[@tinkmarshino]

Just watched that movie again two nights ago.. great movie... What I find so fascinating is that this video grabs me and holds my interest tight until it is over.. and it is basically the same thing most of the time.. I am blown away at how this intrigues me so much.. every time I watch you pilot that tug with a barge.. I am just glued to the screen.. Rather strange the things that will fascinate a person isn't it.. Well Tim my brother.. this is great of you to share your time and work with us like this..You seem like a real good man to me and a fellow I would gladly call friend.. You take care of yourself, be safe and carry on!

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much. Comments like yours are the reason I keep making this content. #CUOTO

[@tinkmarshino]

@@TimBatSea Well Tim, I tell you I truly appreciate your site.. So kudos to you my friend.. CUOTO!

[@mattguldjord1357]

Another great video and mastered skills. Making it look easy! "Well, if anything's gonna happen it's gonna happen out there." - Capt Ron Thanks, Tim!

[@TimBatSea]

Lol. Got to love Captain Ron! Thank you for watching Matt! #CUOTO

[@robertbeirne9813]

I’m gonna have to revisit Capt Ron.

[@FuelSupply-tc1ql]

Every time I check in on this channel the quality gets better and better.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you so much for watching and for the kind words. I am currently playing with a 360 camera and that should give you the viewer the ability to move your prospective around the boat. #CUOTO

[@bmack2000]

@@TimBatSea Can't wait to see that!

[@Jameson4327]

I truly enjoyed watching you behind the wheel! I was thinking how I would have back out as a tractor trailer.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching George, and yes, I always love to watch you guys backing into a tight spot. #CUOTO

[@stamrly418]

watched this on a slow connection it took 65 mins to watch. I could not stop watching the progress. At times movements need all the power a tug can give. On others finesse. “ ill just stop and let her settle down” a brilliant action. The situating gets clearer, the options all open up, and the next move is in the right direction. If you attempt to power on its often the case that you have to power to correct . It was slow. It did use all the space. The eyes of the crew were there to give feedback and so spacial awareness. Judging distances is difficult from one place. A crew working together, AGAIN.. I Love these, the simple to the difficult, the normal to the unusual. Keep them coming they always are watchable, they always are informative and show the ability of people working together for one purpose....Amacf

[@TimBatSea]

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

[@straycat1081]

Great video, Capt!! One false move and we'd be calling you Cap'n Crunch, I can't even back out of a loose hole that good.

[@TimBatSea]

LOL. Thank you for watching! #CUOTO

[@deanraf]

I have spent days (and nights) worried about getting my little boat out of an inside berth with tidal currents. Impressive as usual watching you pilot all that mass, thanks again.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Dean! #CUOTO

[@waynebauer2770]

Nice and slow, that's the way to go!! I used to see so many people at my marina try to rush in and out of their dock space. They always had trouble. You make it look easy!!

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching Wayne! #CUOTO

[@Subielicious22]

Awesome video!! You know what they say about good judgment.... “Good judgement comes from experience... which comes from bad judgement.” Nicely done getting out of a tight spot! #CUOTO

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very Ian. #CUOTO

[@stevekomorous3864]

Hi Tim: I love-love your weekly video Blogs. I find them very interesting and educational. You've come a long way since your first couple of videos. Bravo!! You have a great way and disposition about you. Thank you. I 've been a boater my entire life - growing up on the Great lakes and learning old school navigation (speed, distance & time) from my grandfather and then Dad. I now live in So CA and we have a 51' Riviera. Even with all the latest and greatest electronics gear I still make trip worksheets to navigate our speed, distance & time routes and waypoints. You are an amazing Pro and so enjoyable and easy to watch each week. Thank you for your time, effort and commitment to improve your new craft. God Bless you Tim.

[@TimBatSea]

Good Morning Steve. Well that was a great way to start my day off! Thank you very much for the kind words and for watching. Terrestrial Navigation, Dead Reckoning, Shooting a Running Fix are all very importin skills that many are loosing because they are relying on the electronics. Good for you. Keep doing it. Even something as simple as knowing you have 21 miles to go and you are making 7 knots, of course you know that you will be there in three hours, but many would rather look at the plotter and get the TTG because they are in the habit. Stay safe and I'll #CUOTO

[@g4dan1]

You and the crew make it look really easy. Even when it’s not. 👍

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Danny. #CUOTO

[@garyhendrickson6203]

Thank you for the great videos! Love to watch the skills of others at their unique jobs.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching Gary. #CUOTO

[@moore4807]

Unlike so many others that as they get experienced in doing YT videos, they start to get snarky or talk down to their audience, you Sir are a shining example of the right way to teach! Excellent Job!

[@TimBatSea]

Few!!! For a minute I thought you were talking about me. LOL Thank you for watching. #CUOTO

[@toddgilmore8412]

Awesome job Tim, great ship handling as per usual

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much Too! CUOTO

[@USMMCE]

Some of those docks were built back when a 20-30,000 barrel barge was considered big! Nice job. Also, a tug of 1,000 to 1,800 HP Single Screw was considered a power house!

[@TimBatSea]

True! Thank you for watching. #CUOTO

[@danmc7815]

Loved watching this one. I was an armchair quarterback with parts. have, years ago, taken a barge out of one of those inside berths at that terminal, with a single screw, 1800 HP tug, built in 1959, with flanking rudders. Don't really recall how we got the barge out, but we did. If I was trying to do the job Tim did, I would have had a spring line out to work the stern off the dock. Tim, Just want to make sure, you were doing that at the start of the ebb tide, right? Nicely done. And, yes, you do sound cool and calm as mentioned by someone else.

[@TimBatSea]

@@danmc7815 Thank you Dan!

[@captainrick9379]

That was Awesome! And you had the right man for the job! Way to go Reggie! And Tim you weren't too bad either! LOL! Thanks for sharing! 😎👍⚓

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching Rick! #CUOTO

[@davidlockwood9192]

Very nicely done sir. Excellent bit of ship handling as well as explaining it as you go along.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching David. #CUOTO

[@bartomand3681]

For a guy livin' in the middle of the Continent this channel rocks!

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you so much for watching Bart. #CUOTO

[@FRIGHTLINERDELUX]

That is some slick boat handling. I watch a couple Two boats on the Mississippi and it's amazing how you guys use the current to help move the loads.

[@TimBatSea]

Mother nature wins every time. Thank you for watching Kenny. #CUOTO

[@michaelnovak260]

Vert good work there Captain Tim. Impressive work against the tide.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Michael. #CUOTO

[@mahknit]

Awesome job cap'n Tim!! Thanks for the work you put in makin these videos!!

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching. #CUOTO

[@frankd7465]

Really nice maneuvering..Another great video Tim.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much Frank! #CUOTO

[@butchbuoni]

Another Great Example of Shiphandling, Cap... Thanks Again...

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Butch! #CUOTO

[@rgreen93021]

Enjoyed as always. Thanks for your efforts in education.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching. CUOTO

[@tbessinger]

Nice work. Patience is a virtue in tight situations. Another terrific video.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching Tony. #CUOTO

[@waynecompton7612]

Good evening Tim, thank you for another great video!! Pure skill Captain Tim!! Take care and stay safe 👍😎🇬🇧.

[@TimBatSea]

Good evening Wayne. Thank you very much! #CUOTO

[@davidjessee7701]

You have the patience of a Saint!

[@TimBatSea]

Lol. I don't know about that, but I appreciate your kind words David. CUOTO

[@j.patrickdonaghue199]

Nice Job Tim I really enjoyed that video I can relate on a smaller scale the boat that I run in Portland is big for the slipway that we are in when the big yachts are in there it gets pretty tight anyway once again I enjoyed the video Thanks

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Patrick. #CUOTO

[@mattcherry276]

Another great video thanks Tim. All my boating has been on UK inland waterways on nothing longer than 35 feet so would give the stern a good shove off before jumping aboard myself. It's not quite so easy for you!

[@TimBatSea]

Lol. Thank you very much for watching Matt. #CUOTO

[@scottrenfrey9960]

Watching from Melbourne, Australia during lockdown.. thanks mate; awesome videos.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Scott. Stay safe! #CUOTO

[@car8365]

That was very impressive Captain. Thank you.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching. #CUOTO

[@josephmugiver4692]

Fascinating work ! Really enjoy your channel. Thanks for sharing

[@TimBatSea]

Welcome to the channel and thank you for watching Joseph. #CUOTO

[@chrissmith6133]

👍🥂👌 Nice, I was lucky to have grown up on the James River around tugs and learned at an early age how to let nature work in your favor to get out of tight spots. And the use of a well-placed line. I remember riding on them at maybe around 4 years old, 58 years ago, lol

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Chris! #CUOTO

[@Freeedom4Jox]

like the vids dude always make the tides and the wind do the hard work...you make it look easy

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching. Please consider Subscribing if you haven't already. I try to post new content every Tuesday. #CUOTO

[@labrd41]

Your "Underway" videos are the best!

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching! #CUOTO

[@TheGamer-ux2lr]

Nice job Tim! Thanks for posting.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching! #CUOTO

[@georgestender7172]

Like your channel. Always wanted to work on a tug in the engine room. Tell us a little about your engine room. EMD's CAT's etc. You are also a gifted pilot and a great youtuber! Thank you for your work!

[@TimBatSea]

Welcome to the channel George. I try to post new content every Tuesday. You may like my engine room tour videos and shipyard series. As they have alot of CAT 3512 and 3516 stuff you will like. #CUOTO

[@chrissmith6133]

Tim, You have a good channel.

[@TimBatSea]

That means alot to me Chris. #CUOTO

[@vincentdaniel4617]

Tim, if it was easy they wouldn't need you! LOL ... great job

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Vincent. #CUOTO

[@bob_atwestmi_fl_us7812]

Very nice, tight spot made to look easy.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Bob! #CUOTO

[@francesduty8950]

This was 4 months ago when I saw it in DEC.2020. That dark cloud cover is approaching fast. That was great

[@TimBatSea]

Yes Frances. I post new content every Tuesday. Please consider Subscribing to stay up to date. CUOTO

[@msnpassjan2004]

Captain Ron, great movie !

[@TimBatSea]

Lol. Got to love Captain Ron! #CUOTO

[@TheFlatlander440]

That was a really slick maneuver Captain Tim. Perfect example of baby steps and lots of patience. Great job and I'll be putting you in for a raise. Cheers!

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much Chris! #CUOTO

[@TheFlatlander440]

@@TimBatSea Chris??? LOL!

[@TimBatSea]

@@TheFlatlander440 oh no! I think I read the wrong line... Dude. I am so sorry.

[@TheFlatlander440]

@@TimBatSea No Worries Capt. Tim. CUOTO !

[@heyvideog]

You make it look easy!

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you Brian. #CUOTO

[@briancummings9122]

Tim,, you have a big set ,, man that was tight,, amazing,

[@TimBatSea]

LOL.... I just had my 54th birthday and I think my "set" is getting closer to the water when I sit on the bowl. LOL Thank you for watching. #CUOTO

[@briancummings9122]

@@TimBatSea : Hit 69 Monday, WTF where did that time go? Have a safe da Tim ,you and your crew

[@tonywitherspoon6844]

Great Job That is Why you are the Man . I know you did not start out on Top But you make it look so easy but all I can see is out in front it is like I have blinders on .i do enjoy Your Videos Thank you so much for Shairing This.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Tony. I have ordered a 360 camera with the hope to give you vides that you can manipulate to see what you want. It takes me a while to figure it out, but I'm sure it will be fun. #CUOTO

[@tonywitherspoon6844]

@@TimBatSea yes that will be fun to watch .i can't water.

[@TheByard]

Nice job as usual!!!!!! I got into a real tight spot with a rear wheel steer truck once, had to get pulled out sideways. Cost me a beer so he would not tell anyone. Stay safe.

[@TimBatSea]

Lol! That's great!!! Thank you for watching! #CUOTO

[@actemple3282]

great channel.....I knew you could do it ....great job captain

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you Adam. I appreciate that. #CUOTO

[@jackm4881]

Excellent, very tight spot and a good exit into the channel

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for Jack. CUOTO

[@karhukivi]

Fascinating! Excellent job and very interesting to see how it is done - skill, judgement and experience - thank you, Captain!

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching George. If you are new to the channel, welcome and please consider subscribing as I try to post new content every Tuesday. #CUOTO

[@Hazwasteboss]

Nicely done Captain!

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching and please consider Subscribing if you haven't already. I try to post new content every Tuesday. #CUOTO

[@davidevison3851]

Hey Tim, its cool to see someone perform a manoeuvre like this... loving the sounds of the airstart of those 3512 Caterpillars in the opening sequence too 😍

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching David. I thought that would be a fun part of the opener. #CUOTO

[@slgordon3]

Fascinating. As a layman, I didn’t realize how much the tide affects how you work. Thanks Tim!

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching! Think of a sail that is 9 or 10 feet high and 350 feet long and how much just a little wind would have as a resulting force. Now know that air is over 830 time less dense than water and that sail is actually the barge in the water. That's why mother nature always wins. #CUOTO

[@slgordon3]

TimBatSea What a great explanation. You are the man. Thank you.

[@phillange166]

Fascinating, as always! Thank you, Capt.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Phil. #CUOTO

[@nialloconnell5895]

Very nicely done. Thanks for sharing.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Niall. #CUOTO

[@chrisallen1965]

You certainly made that look easy, That's what you get for being a professional! Once again "Brilliant" and thanks...👍👍

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much Chris!!! #CUOTO

[@richardbohlingsr3490]

You made that look easy and didn't rub any paint. All good, have a safe trip.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you Richard. #CUOTO

[@megathumper777]

Love these videos, thanks for sharing with us

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching. #CUOTO

[@paulkotowicz8153]

Always interested in the how it's done neat work

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Paul. If you are new to the channel, welcome and please consider Subscribing. I try to post new content every Tuesday. #CUOTO

[@MonkPetite]

Super nice job .. that’s impressive.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Monk. #CUOTO

[@Glide1992]

That was great. I wish I could do that. Keep em coming Tim. Love your job.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching! #CUOTO

[@Watchfulanalert]

Thanks so much man good teacher and I get nervous in my 44ft in a tight squeeze

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching! #CUOTO

[@James-seafan]

good job tim thank you for sharing

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching James. CUOTO

[@johngatland4405]

Thank you Tim.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching John! #CUOTO

[@VickyGeagan]

Mr. Mac' Allister say hello to Steve Saunders for me. I hear you guys yapin when you are passing each each other going by my house. Love that tug boat scale model of yours. I haven't seen you up this end of the canal with her in a while.

[@TimBatSea]

Hello! Thank you for watching. No, sadly we've been stuck in NYC harbor and a few trips in the sound. I'll be sure to wave next time I go by. #CUOTO

[@mkdelauro8235]

Best vid to date. Great camera angle.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching!! #CUOTO

[@steveransley7227]

Good job great to watch thanks.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Steve! #CUOTO

[@producerk8247]

Thanks for a very informative video!

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching and for subscribing. CUOTO

[@andrewlafrance7727]

Very awesome video. Thank you!!

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Andrew. #CUOTO

[@speedmachine69]

Another masterpiece....... greetings from a boat in New Zealand as usual..... never fail to learn something from your channel...... many thanks....

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you Chris! That makes me so happy!! #CUOTO

[@ernstabuton6684]

Nice move capt. working also onboard work boats offshore.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching! I really appreciate it. Please consider subscribing if you haven't already. I try to post new content every Tuesday and i need more professional mariners like you to be part of the group. CUOTO

[@ricks9169]

Love the video! Big Capn’ Ron fan!

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching. Got to love Captain Ron!! #CUOTO

[@jefflong3200]

Tim that was great. Amazing to see how your team can maneuver the set up out of such a tight spot. Hope the move up the Kills was smooth.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Jeff. It was good that night, but on my way back down there a few days ago (weekend) I came around the corner to find 7 jet skis shut off just sitting in the middle of the channel. I had all I could do to slow the barge down and try to persuade them to move out if the way. #CUOTO

[@jefflong3200]

TimBatSea I bet it would have been so enjoyable just to plow them over.

[@TimBatSea]

@@jefflong3200 LOL!!!!! You Know It!

[@bobanderson4732]

Very nice job, Tim.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Bob! #CUOTO

[@BruceInFlorida]

Great job. Very interesting and plan to be back!!!

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Bruce and welcome to the channel. I try to post new content every Tuesday. #CUOTO

[@scdevon]

Nice work, men.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching. #CUOTO

[@mikec6868]

Great job!

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Mike. #CUOTO

[@sksbangbang5388]

I've been on plenty of these ships and barges as a former terminal operator in New Haven. Those Reinauer ATBs were always pretty cool.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching. #CUOTO

[@u4ia420]

Super cool job!

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching! #CUOTO

[@brucechapnick4712]

That was smooth Cap. At night no less. Wish we had drone on fast forward for that. How do y’all know what com channels to switch to where?? Not sure why my YT pulls up the older videos first but hey all good Cap.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching and supporting the channel Bruce. VTS uses 4 channels, one to check in, one that we all use, and two separate areas use the other two channels. CUOTO

[@randyclyde4939]

Interesting watching the incoming storm as well... that begs a question. Safety being the most important thing for crew, what changes do you make in your decisions of "to leave the dock", "not leave", "stay away from docking" based on quickly changing weather conditions? Also, how much does lightening change those decisions as well. Thanks! great watching! #CUOTO

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Randy. Being in the harbor Bunkering, we usually go when the order comes in. If the weather or state of the tide are an issue, we will wait or request an assist boat. Lightning is only a problem when the terminal shuts down. I have been in three different boats that got struck by lightning (Probably because I am a sinner). Because the tugs and barges are steel, and because the nature of lightning, getting hit, really isn't that big a problem. This is similar to comercial airlines. CUOTO

[@rogerdeves1511]

Top video Tim. Again you show great skill & knowledge. Ingat kuya

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much Roger. #CUOTO

[@zachglick502]

Another awesome vid TimB!!

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you Zach! #CUOTO

[@terrymurphy4177]

Another great video!

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Terry! #CUOTO

[@liakosliakos348]

That was pretty damn awesome Captain!!

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching Liakos. #CUOTO

[@Nicko30able]

Nice work Captain...that one would have stressed me a little!

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Nick. (It stressed me out some too) #CUOTO

[@gshenkle]

Awesome maneuver! I’d have hit both the bollard and the barge at least getting out!

[@TimBatSea]

LOL I'm sure you would have done fine. Thankyou for watching Gordon. #CUOTO

[@toddvogel3125]

nicely done captain

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you Todd. #CUOTO

[@Red5T16]

Nice work! 👍🏻

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching. CUOTO

[@deborahpetith8710]

Wow, I love your work.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much Deborah! #CUOTO

[@martinmaloney7294]

Another great video ! Keep it up .

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Martin. CUOTO