I was on shift in Vancouver Harbour when a motor cruiser cut in between a tug and the barge it was towing. The cruiser got caught in the towing cable and was dragged under the barge drowning five people on board that night. I worked for the Canadian Coast Guard and we handled vessel traffic and marine communications. It was rewarding but very stressful work.
amigo...I remember that night on the Ancholme when we got back from the hope and anchor a bit late and checked the Hull VTS and it a was like "Yo...all ship dudes. there will be things happening tomorrow" I remember us laughing about the idea that someone would be beating down the door to VTS😀
As an aviation person, the communication similarities between a VTS and ATC is really close. Love it
That's useful information. Thanks. And thanks for watching. 👍
What an excellent video. Thanks for taking the time to do this. Really useful info!
My students will definitely benefit from watching and listening. Very helpful video for future navigators.
Glad to hear it will be of benefit to others. Thanks for watching
Excellent !useful video for VTS operators.
excellent video and clearly explained
Thankyou for your kind comments - and thanks for watching
Thank you for posting this - I learned something new !
No mention of this anywhere on DS practical or YM offshore theory
Really pleased you got something out of it. It makes it all worthwhile.👍
very helpful i did hamble to the madina the new folly in, was very busy cause of the race but i made it
Well done. The Folly moorings are very peaceful.
Great information presented clearly…awesome work!
Thanks so much for your comments - really appreciated
I was on shift in Vancouver Harbour when a motor cruiser cut in between a tug and the barge it was towing. The cruiser got caught in the towing cable and was dragged under the barge drowning five people on board that night. I worked for the Canadian Coast Guard and we handled vessel traffic and marine communications. It was rewarding but very stressful work.
Thanks for sharing John. Does the language and terminology used in your part of the world differ much from what you hear on this video?
Really informative and well presented. Nicely done
Glad you liked it!
Excellent, really helpful, thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching
Excellent video!
Thankyou
amigo...I remember that night on the Ancholme when we got back from the hope and anchor a bit late and checked the Hull VTS and it a was like "Yo...all ship dudes. there will be things happening tomorrow" I remember us laughing about the idea that someone would be beating down the door to VTS😀
Oh wow I remember it well. How young we were back then!