The Right Way to become an ATB Captain
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- Опубликовано: 9 ноя 2024
- This is a video I am very fond of. We start out on the fishing docks of Point Judith in the port of Galilee and end up getting quite an education from from an ATB Captain. Captain Chuck tells us how he got there and how the ATB world is so different from the wire work and Bunkering that I am familiar with.
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I worked with Capt. Chuck as his mate for 7 years. He not only taught me more about tug boating then anyone else, he has been and will always be a true friend. God bless you both.
Thank you very Jerry.
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Thank you to Captain Chuck for agreeing to be interviewed. This was a fascinating and very educational video.
He's the Man! Thank you for watching. CUOTO
I just found this channel a couple weeks ago and I'm learning so much. I wish I was 22 instead of 65 so I could put it to the test. I have to admit, I missed my calling.
Thank you for watching and welcome to the channel Robert. CUOTO
Great video Captain Tim it's wonderful to here how people come up through the ranks in your industry in different ways.
Thank you for watching Michael. That was a very fun video to make with a great guy. CUOTO
Just getting to this video. "Basic Training" is good for everyone! Makes me realize how much better our youth could do with some mandatory service to this great country after finishing high school. Nearly 37 years of US Army active and active reserves as one career coupled with 42 years as an active and reserve LEO on the civilian side for me. I've been blessed and I've worked hard as well. I completely get the apprenticeship or starting from the bottom, to learn and fully understand whatever you're doing. Great interview! Thanks Captain!
Thank you Randy. That was a fun one to shoot. CUOTO
excellent video Tim. Everything you guys discussed about moving forward in your careers from the bottom, up. Applies to any worthwhile endeavor.
Every young person today should have a complete understanding about this attitude of successful people.
This was the best video in your arsenal in my opinion. Thank you very much for all of efforts in doing these videos for RUclips.
Thank you very much Jeff. I appreciate that very much. I was just talking with Capt Chuck the other day. CUOTO
I absolutely loved this video. Retired Captain I meant to say on another one of your videos that I was on, when I was talking about one of our sons being a captain for Crowley maritime on one of their largest ATB. I may have told you this already. But, if I did, this is the trouble with getting old. You forget things!! Lol. I retired from MSC, = Military Sealift Command. 32 & a half years. Since I was, and still am a member of AMO, American Maritime Officers Union, you could say that I’m double dipping. On my retirement. 😃 I retired with my Masters, any tonnage.
Well deserved Cap! Thank you for watching. CUOTO
Another great video Tim! Working ones way up makes complete sense in that industry. 'Stick time' in every aspect of that work is invaluable. Fascinating conversation with you pros
Thank you very much Henry! CUOTO
I am a marine engineer and I really enjoy your videos
That make me so happy. Thank you for watching and for taking the time to check in. I really need more professionals on the channel to balance out with the recreational boating people that are also on the channel. Thank you again and stay safe. CUOTO
Just outside the approach to Buzzards Bay this summer, I saw what I thought was a coastal oil tanker heading for the canal.... as it got closer, I saw that it was an ATB.... they are massive and look more like ships than tug and barge. They’re impressive!! Hope you got to finish your breakfast before it got cold!
CUOTO!
Hahah Ian. Didn't you hear and see me talking with my mouth full? Lol. Thank you watching. CUOTO
Great conversation, Thanks to Chuck for sharing his knowledge and experiences! Pretty awesome to this landlubber!
Thank you so much for watching and for subscribing. I really appreciate it! CUOTO
This Barge-n-Breakfast format is fantastic!.
Lol. Thank you for watching Hans. I would like to do it again. Your feedback is greatly appreciated! #CUOTO
Saw you on my screen at Stapleton last week. But I also know where you disappear to... when not pushing.
I totally enjoy your channel, I along with your many followers have learned a great deal from your videos on what it takes to operated an tug and barge.
All's I can say is ... BRAVO ZULU
Keep them coming and be safe.
Thank you very much for watching Arthur. I do appreciate your kind words. CUOTO
Thanks again, Tim and thanks to Capt. Chuck!
CUOTO
I can really tell you why I like this channel but it is such fascinating content.
Somethings are common to all work but the uniqueness of shipping and freight management is, I suspect lost on most of us.
Contentious and dedicated professionals!
Thank you very much for watching Bill. I really appreciate it. CUOTO
instant classic video Tim. keep up the good work
Thank you so much Mason!! CUOTO
Great conversation thanks!
Thank you very much! CUOTO
Very illuminating. I appreciate this,
Thank you for watching Melissa. CUOTO
Thanks Chuck very interesting as usual Tim. Just shows there are no free lunches in this world good work ethics & enthusiasm are everything. Ingat kuyas
Thank you for watching Roger. I appreciate it!! CUOTO
Great conversation. Thanks for taking the time to record it for us.
Thank you for watching George. I really appreciate your support of the channel. CUOTO
As someone not at all in the industry but just fascinated with what being a tug boat captain might be like, very glad to see this interview with your colleague Chuck. Very interesting and informative!
Thank you for watching and for the kind words. CUOTO
Great vid! Loved hearing my dad talk about his career with you :)
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Good morning Capt Tim
Enjoyed another video of yours this morning . I always seem to be in a better mood after watching one of your shows. Being retired and spent most of my working life in the marine industry there is always something i can relate to in your videos. Thanks and keep them coming.
Thank you so much for watching and for saying that Dennis. That makes me feel so happy. CUOTO
Great insightful interview! Thank you two for that conversation.
Thank you very much for watching. CUOTO
Love Rhode Island. Spent three years stationed at the U.S. Naval Hospital in Newport, RI. Came there as a 1st class petty officer, made chief petty officer and left as an ensign -- good duty station! The best part of it was that I learned to sail in Newport. I have fond memories of sailing in Newport harbor in the evenings after work. Now about those WINTERS! Thanks for jogging the good memories. As always, I thoroughly enjoy your videos and experiences. You've got a job most people could only dream about.
Thank you very very much for watching and for the kind words and memories. Wish me luck.... I'm in a state of change and the chances of jogging some of those sailing memories is very good in the near future if all goes well. CUOTO
Thanks Tim for another informative video and to Chuck for sharing his knowledge and experiences!
Thank you very much for watching. If you are new to the channel, please consider Subscribing. I try to post new content every Tuesday. CUOTO
I really like the idea of you guys sharing your stories ...
Thank you very much Adam. That seems to be a popular idea and I'm trying to put something together in the future of two or two of us telling lies. Oops. I mean sea stories. CUOTO
That was a very interesting video. Thanks.
Thank you very much for watching John. #CUOTO
That was great Tim.
Keep smiling mate
JD
Thank you John. CUOTO
Awesome videos Tim. At the academy, they don't teach us a whole lot about this side of the industry. Thank you for all this knowledge.
I really appreciate that! Thank you for watching. CUOTO
Great Video Capt., your guest is funny and informative. Just like any industry thats physical, the guys at the top always have good stories to tell.
Thank you very much for watching. I really appreciate it. CUOTO
Nice conversation and good information being thrown out. Stay safe out there.
Thank you so much Richard. CUOTO
Hi Capt Tim
Fascinating detail. I hope you bought Capt Chuck a fresh breakfast as his must have gone cold while he was talking!
Keep the videos coming as they are interesting to watch, especially from here in the UK.
Thank you for watching Keith. I really appreciate it. CUOTO
Great interview. Was riveted to the screen.
Thank you for watching Kirk. I try to post new content every Tuesday.
interesting inerview withh chuck thank you tim
Thank you for watching James. CUOTO
Thank you Captain Tim, and Captain Chuck. This was really a great interview. 3 thumbs up.
Thank you very much Gregory. CUOTO
Thanks Tim! I’d love to see an episode or extra about your maritime library and resources that have helped you the most during your career! Keep up the great content!
Hey That's a Great suggestion! And Thank you for watching! CUOTO
Good morning Tim, Thank you for the video. Your friend chuck was very interesting to listen too!! Anyway take care and stay safe 👍😎🇬🇧.
Good morning Wayne. Did you hear me say (with my mouth full of omelet) that we have a lot of viewers from across the pond? That was a shout out to you Wayne. CUOTO
TimBatSea , Hello Tim sorry I missed that!! I’ll have a rerun!! The omelette sure looked good!! Take care and stay safe!! 👍😎🇬🇧.
Awesome Look into the world of Ship mastering
Thank you very much again Jason! CUOTO
Great episode, Chuck was a very interesting and articulate guest!
Thank you for watch Doug. I am very glad you found the interview with Chuck good. CUOTO
Really enjoyed that conversation. Thanks for sharing it!
Thank you for watching Matt. I usually find that the videos I like and think will do well, often fall flat. While the videos I put little to no effort in and think they suck, get huge numbers. I am still hoping this does well. CUOTO
WOW!! That was a wonderful interview . I have once again learned a lot ... Please do more of these
Thank you for watching Brian. I am very glad you liked it. CUOTO
Fascinating love these stories 4th July ribbing was hilarious people up and coming could learn a lot from chuck. Another from across the pond.
Welcome to the channel. Thank you for watching, and I promise I won't throw your tea overboard. Lol. CUOTO
Wow.... very interesting, and such a nice relaxed conversation, love it all.
Thank you so much for watching and for the kind words. I really appreciate it. CUOTO
Really interesting conversation. If I had it to do all over again, definitely would like to get to the wheelhouse of a tug boat. Hope Chuck's breakfast didn't get too cold.
Thank you for watching. Lol. I'm sure Chuck's breakfast was fine. Lol. CUOTO
Enjoyed your breakfast with Chuck. Have a great day.
Thank you so much for watching and subscribing Robert. I really appreciate it. CUOTO
That was a great interview. Very informative. Thanks
Thank you very much for watching Eleanor. CUOTO
Thanks for the great video!
Thank you very much for watching. CUOTO
Very interesting interview, thank you!
Thank you for watching. CUOTO
Totally fascinating. Thank you!
Thank you very much Rev. CUOTO
Awesome interview
Thank you very much James. CUOTO
Great video! Enjoyed it immensely
Thank you for watching Bob. I am very pleased that you liked it. CUOTO
Great interview..... very interesting.
Thank you so much Jack! CUOTO
Great guy Tim. Interesting conversation, I could listen to you two for hours. Of course is know oo gots about tugs, but I love to learn. :)
Thank you very much for watching Jim. CUOTO
Great interview, enjoyed😎
Thank you for watching Terry. CUOTO
I had to look up what was an ATB tug and see how they work (watched a few youtube videos) as we do not have them here in Melbourne Australia.. and our tugs do not have a lower and upper house etc.. so it's all different down here in OZ... A great informative and educational chat video. 90% of my experience is in single screw work and the later 10% is with twin outboard motors on vessels up to 12 Mtr and 30 NM to sea as a coxswain grade 1. Thanks.
Thank you again for watching Tim! I love it when someone binges on the channel! Lol. CUOTO
@@TimBatSea Well it's winter, cold and wet here in Melbourne Australia and on days like this there is not much to do inside so I watch some youtube vids and yours is a channel I enjoy and can relate to being a skipper myself.
I love Phil's...born and raised in Charlestown, RI...
Thank you for watching. I had no idea that locals watched my stupid channel. That's great. Thank you very much. CUOTO
Loved this!
Thebpart about coming from deep sea and thinking you can just be a captain resonated with me. I came from a (brief period, had to save my marriage 😅) on containerships after dping my cadetship on them straight to dual waterjet fast rescue boats and I felt like an absolute deer in the headlights. Had to learn how to drive, how to navigate and how to think about stuff from scratch.
I think having both perspectives is good though, and am looking to try to secure a job on some blue water ships soon to upgrade my license.
Sounds like a good plan for you Robin. Thank you for watching. CUOTO
@@TimBatSea yeah. Tricky to make the move whilst avoiding paycuts I can no longer afford 😅
Very interesting, thanks again.
Thank you for watching Steve and please consider subscribing as I try to post new content every Tuesday. CUOTO
Excellent. I’ve learned a lot.
Thank you watching Jerome. CUOTO
Love this video Boss...i got plenty medallas...all over NYC
Thank you very much!! I really liked it too. I got a new digital audio recorder, but as you can hear, I still need to figure it out. I'll get right one day. My buddy and his wife were riding their motorcycle and stopped in to this little package store in CT and found Medallas! He made his wife carry a 12 pack all the back to RI on her lap and they gave me a 6 pack!! Needless to say, it didn't last long.... CUOTO
@@TimBatSea what a friends wife...wish they were all like that jajaja..well i got a case for you at my house,like i said every liquor store in the bronx has them...finally... hey always a tug boat in fron of the rest.. Hudson like 2 miles before GWB...keep those videos coming
@@chefgabiel3939 you got it bro
The truth is making the wrong moves is what teaches most people to be better than when they Started that's been my life experience 💯 prospect
Thank you for watching. CUOTO
Another great one Tim. I was up at the Cape for several days and almost looked you up via email to see if you were in RI to connect but ran out of time.
Thank you for watching Jeff. I would have liked that. CUOTO
Very interesting.
Thank you for watching and subscribing. I really appreciate it. CUOTO
I learned alot! Great video!!!!
Thank you for watching Zach! CUOTO
ANOTHER AMAZING VIDEO - I LIVE IN RHODE ISLAND
I had no idea I local Rhodies watching my silly channel. Rock on, and please consider subscribing. CUOTO
awsome stuff thanks
Thank you for watching and subscribing. I really appreciate it. CUOTO
great talk....how abut a talk of when you are in bad weather. whats it like when you cant see the front of the barge.....or what its like doing stuff at nite...
Hey! You know what? That's a great idea. I have had a lot of people ask yo see bad weather videos, but that's something that may not bring cast the shade of light we are hoping for. But getting a few guys together and talking about talking about it would work fine I think. Thank you. CUOTO
Fantastic Chuck and Tim, only complaint I have is why didn’t you let Chuck finish his breakfast before putting him on the spot.. lol
Tim you’re the best, keep em coming Capt. 🙂
Lol. Thank you for watching. CUOTO
Lol. Thank you for watching. CUOTO
All of my offshore experience was in the Gulf Coast. Tim, do you have the storms to deal with as we do in the Gulf areas? Great video..
Thank you for watching James. We are lucky just doing bunker work in the Harbor where we don't get anything like the WX you can see in the GOM. CUOTO
I wish we had the scale of tug industry you have here in Australia bring so close to Singapore all our northern work is done by operators from Singapore , I worked with Australia's biggest bunker company until a Singapore company moved in with overseas crews and we were gone .
Thank you for watching Brian. That is terrible! We have the Jones Act which many people don't fully understand, but it protects interstate commerce and keeps US mariners and ship builders working. CUOTO
Not only did I learn something, I had good company ....and I had breakfast!
Thank you for watching Ron. I am really glad you like it. CUOTO
I wish i could’ve watched this video when i was 17.
Thank you for watching now Rob. CUOTO
Cool channel. I’m a50 yr old dude and I want to be an AB.
Welcome to the channel and thank you for watching Dan. You may find my video "How to work on a Tugboat" of interest. Please consider Subscribing. I try to post new content every Tuesday.
I was really hungry when I saw this video. Belly rumbling.
😂😂😂😂 Thank you very much for watching. CUOTO
That was interesting but you should have let Chuck eat first.. poor guy was trying to shovel in food when you were talking and trying real hard when he talked (but not doing very well).. But it was an interesting perspective he brought out.. thanks Tim.. carry on my brother..
Thank you very much. That's how he stays so thin. CUOTO
@@TimBatSea OH! so your helping him watch his weight.. such a good friend.. I could use a bit of help in that department myself..
Great video. I plan to go start out on a tug as a deckhand in a few months after I get my credentials and I hope to work my way up into the wheelhouse from there. Is there anything I should know or do that would help me and my chances of getting a job and climbing up?
Congratulations and welcome! Oh Yes there is!!! First, make sure you have seen my video "How to work on a tug boat". Then once you get hired, the process can take a few months or a few years - be patient, Keep your eyes open and your mouth shut. Every new green hire wants to understandably fit in, but you will need to earn your stripe before you are one of the crew. Every new guy always wants to tell us what they know or how great they were before coming to work with us. A smart, hard working new hire has no need to tell anyone how good he is. (We will all know by watching you.) Remember that the job (working part) is only a very small part of what makes you a good shipmate. You have to live and work together. Help out and if that means you have to work during your off time or help someone that doesn't help you, so be it. Hang it there, keep your chin up and your mouth shut. Looking forward to seeing you on the dock. CUOTO
Tim what are the advantage of a ATB to a normal bulk cargo ship? Can they go in the same sea state? Where I live we have the ship presque isle a 1000ft tug barge on the great lakes, and Im trying to figure out why build it ? Compared to its conventional counterparts like the paul r tregurtha?
Thank you for watching Marcus. I believe it is all about manning requirements. Ships new larger crew and thus cost the company more money. CUOTO
Southwest pass into the Mississippi River has plenty of Sea Going vessels, just so you know that not all tugs there are push boats. Federal Pilots do commonly board both ATB and Wire boatS.
Thank you for watching. Yes. I'm not sure how ai gave you the impression that they didn't. Captain Chuck is on an ATB and I have only been on wire boats and we would get four pilots on our day to baton rouge. CUOTO
@@TimBatSea Thank you for the reply. Being dual ocean licensed both for towing and supply boats working various offshore and inland boats for over 40 years I enjoy your videos. About 26:20 minutes into the video it sounded like you stated that “The boats pilots are used to in SW Pass are push boats, they don’t understand ocean going boats. Just wanted to clarify. Again, I enjoy your videos, keep up the good work.
@@mcuevas8817 😂😂😂 I understand. No. I think what I may have been trying to get at (that video was made a while ago) was that often other boats on the river would see us alongside heads and tails and say "hey! You know that barge is going backwards" 😂 CUOTO
Like the intro
Thank you Michael. I am so bummed about the audio. I bought a new digital audio recorder, but obviously I haven't figured it out yet. CUOTO
Interesting.....My tugboat wheelhouse career was on a rope hawser in the North East. Later the rope hawser tugs went to cable boats. My last two years were driving a pin boat for Morty. I must say the easiest tugboat job that i had was on a pin boat.
Right! Thank you very much for watching and welcome to the channel Frederick. I bet everything was easy on that pin boat except getting a relief. (Curse of Morty) CUOTO
Thank you for this video which explained to me many of the finer points to make the distinction between ATBs and push-gear operations. It was a real eye-opener, especially the various skills (and 'opportunities' for disaster) that are called for in ATBs/push gear/wire and docking tugs.
I'll also now have a better idea of whom I am calling (ATB or tug pushing ahead) when I need to make arrangements to cross a traffic lane or recommended route because AIS tells me who is out there but NOT what type of tug it is.
Here is a question I still have: When they refer to a "unit" does that mean it is an ATB?
Thank you for watching and for being a Patron! Yes, when you hear "unit" it can be an ATB or a conventional tug in push gear. CUOTO
Missing most of your videos now - no utube email notification! 😣😣😣
Hmmm???? I am not showing that you are subscribed. Maybe that is it? Try to ring the bell too. I hope you get it figured out, but just know that every Tuesday the regular videos will post. (I have an extra short fun one coming out tomorrow.) CUOTO
Subscribed for over a year Tim....
See: - support.google.com/youtube/thread/63269933?hl=en
If you have worked on a Push Boat or A River Tug Can you move on to a sea Tug or other types of Tugs ?
For the most part, yes. There are some that might need a few STCW endorsements, but for the vast majority the answer is yes. Except (I can only guess) that many won't because of seasickness. #CUOTO
The construction industry is/was very similar, you start at the bottom and show you can work your way up. If you ever need to quit a job, quit nice cos come a day you may need to ask that guy for a job, he could have changed companies but I bet he's not lost his memory.
I needed to get a phone number of a construction company starting a huge project in Cairo Egypt, but the name they were going under was not listed. So I called a consultant company that had been the management company for the client on projects I'd worked on. The operator put me through to the tunnel dept., I explained my reason for calling, they asked what position I was looking for and offered me Senior Inspector of Works on the same project. That job lasted 15 continuous years, plus when I did leave then for another project for 4 years. I gave them a call and went right back to work with them.
So true!!! We just hit bridges.... We don't burn them. LOL Thank you so much for watching! CUOTO
Hi Captain Tim!
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Hello Mellissa. Thank you for supporting the channels. CUOTO
One thing I tell the workers under me....
I will not ask you to do something I wouldn’t do myself...If you need help ask me, I will help you...
Very good way to manage the crew. Thank you for watching. CUOTO
I want to be a cruise ship captain when I get older
Thank you for watching. You can do most things if you are willing to do the hard work that may be required. I wish you great luck in pursuing this career.
You know you come to a point in your life and you say to yourself.......man, I missed my calling. I've only had this twice in 57 years. Maritime academy is one of those times. Regrets....can suck sometimes.
Thank you for watching and welcome to the channel. CUOTO
DD (DONE & DOCKED) LOL: THANKS GUYS ENJOYED THE VIDEO AS USUAL:)
That's what I meant! Lol. Thank you for watching Brian. CUOTO
I spent 2 years on ships ,3 months on wire boats and 14 years on ATB's I much prefer the ATB's
Thank you for watching William. CUOTO
So Tim, why are you moving??
Thank you for watching Matt. I've got big plans! Wish me luck. (I'm taking the channel with me)
The insurance underwriters must cringe when hearing plan double D’s especially underway..😂
Thank you for watching Allen. I have faith that risk managers understand that we and our plans are the leading edge of what keeps claims from happening. CUOTO
@@TimBatSea I can only remember as a young deckhand fishing in Alaska in early 1980’s … most of the crew spent their entire crew share on Double Dee’s once in port .. I do miss that adventure .. as for the double D’s I already had a family and soon returned to a land life and a 35 year career as a construction superintendent… I guess that’s not that far off .. I still keep logs and a weather station on my job sites .. mostly watching out for legal storms .. like rouge waves they tend to come out of nowhere ! Lol 😂
What does CUOTO (I see it at the end of every riply comment) mean?
"see you on the one" (one whistle passing arrangement)
@@TimBatSea thx
I learned that there is no ‘right way’....everyone has a story of the way they got to wherever they’re at now. BUT, saying that, nobody got to where they are without hard work and sacrifice. You make ‘life choices’, just take God with you on each choice.
Amen Brother!! Thank you again!! CUOTO
his breakfast is getting cold. let him eat it.
Lol. But he had so much to say. Lol. Thank you for watching Brian. CUOTO
What do you mean you used to be his mate? Does that mean you guys used too....??? Never mind I'm not going to judge to, each his own.
😂😂😂😂 Thank you very much for watching and welcome to the channel. The mate is the second in command. CUOTO
Great visit with Chuck ! But shame on you for sexist humour.
Oh I know...... Sometimes I know I shouldn't swing at every pitch, but that one had the fence written all over it. Lol. Thank you very much for watching and I'll try to tighten up in the future.
.....tim is obnoxious in his incessant interruptions.
Guilty as charged. But David, please consider that I am but a mere tugboatman and not a polished interviewer. CUOTO
“did everything my parents and especially the Reagan administration would not like me to do”... nice
What a terrible man Regan was.
LOL Thank you for watching Brian. I was hoping someone would hear that. Oh if we could only go back in time...LOL CUOTO
Thank you for watching etikkboksen. I would love to chime in, but I really try to ride the fence while wearing my Tim B at Sea hat. CUOTO
@@TimBatSea I can fully understand your choice to ride the fence. But I don't have to; Regan was like Moses to the rich people, he "set them free", he helped the people who needed it the least to make even more money faster, he was like a Robin Hood in reverse and he paved the way for trickle down bullshit economics throughout the western world. Britain got their own version of him in Maggie Thatcher.
The US haven't had a good president since Kennedy, fact.