Into Aguirre - Puerto Rico's Largest Power Plant

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  • Опубликовано: 29 сен 2024
  • To get in to Aguirre, we have to tow in behind the reef, breakdown into push gear and then proceed to the Power Plant Dock.
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Комментарии • 283

  • @eddieweigel9490
    @eddieweigel9490 2 года назад +4

    Gotta have a lot of patience to wait for the bleed off of that forward momentum of that barge she’ll just keep going

    • @TimBatSea
      @TimBatSea  2 года назад

      Yes sir. Thank you Eddie. CUOTO

  • @CaPTaiNPauL91
    @CaPTaiNPauL91 2 года назад +3

    Honestly Tim once you stop sailing you should consider teaching at a maritime academy. You are extremely knowledgeable and I view your experience vital to teach to new mariners.

    • @TimBatSea
      @TimBatSea  2 года назад

      Thank you Paul. i actually would love that. But unfortunately, being a Hawsepiper, maritime schools don't always see me in the same light as you do. But it would be a great honor to do so. CUOTO

    • @CaPTaiNPauL91
      @CaPTaiNPauL91 2 года назад

      @@TimBatSea I think that line of thinking has been changing. I’ve seen some hawsepiper guys now teach at some academies. I’d definitely look into it, you have a great talent for teaching. I’m currently on an ATB and find your teaching regarding working on a wire, a conventional, entertaining and educational.

    • @TimBatSea
      @TimBatSea  2 года назад

      @@CaPTaiNPauL91 Thank you very much

    • @cornell833
      @cornell833 Год назад

      I agree 👍 that would be so amazing

  • @12gauge1oz
    @12gauge1oz Год назад +1

    Another excellent video. It takes a lot of stamina for you to stand by and watch your "student", maneuver the barge. There is a little more at stake than a high school wrestling match. Great show.

    • @TimBatSea
      @TimBatSea  Год назад

      😂😂😂😂 Outstanding and very well said. Thank you! CUOTO

  • @paulmelvin4317
    @paulmelvin4317 Год назад +1

    Great job Luke. Good patience Tim. I can remember about 10 years or so ago, I spent about two years hardly driving due to training new mates. Lol. Safe sails

    • @TimBatSea
      @TimBatSea  Год назад

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

  • @borkus1512
    @borkus1512 2 года назад +12

    Thanks as always. Do not be concerned about the video "dragging out" or boring us. We are ALL watching EVERY slow minute to the end and loving it, that is why we are here and so appreciative of your efforts.

    • @TimBatSea
      @TimBatSea  2 года назад

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

  • @edswider9309
    @edswider9309 2 года назад +1

    On cavitation you are 100% right I was on other boats like NY waterways ferries and they do the same thing so hear those comments and grin

    • @TimBatSea
      @TimBatSea  2 года назад

      Thank you for watching Ed. 😂 Yes, there are no shortages of experts. 😂 CUOTO

  • @stephenbarber-vd4ci
    @stephenbarber-vd4ci 2 месяца назад +1

    Bon dia captain tim.just trying my Portuguese.like the idea of looking at the maps.your the best.

    • @TimBatSea
      @TimBatSea  2 месяца назад

      Thank you for watching Stephen. CUOTO

  • @rogerweaver7686
    @rogerweaver7686 2 года назад +2

    I always thought if I went slow enough I could crash into the dock and no one would know.

    • @TimBatSea
      @TimBatSea  2 года назад +1

      😂😂😂 That's a good plan! 😂 Thank you for watching Roger. CUOTO

  • @wayneinnc5379
    @wayneinnc5379 2 года назад +1

    Excellent Luke! Really enjoy your channel Tim! There was a channel called "shipping harbours". He had 3 or 4 cameras recording the throttles, the sticks, and the overall picture. It was a Voith tractor tug. Amazing what a Voith tug can do.

    • @TimBatSea
      @TimBatSea  2 года назад

      Yes Sir. Thank you for watching Wayne. CUOTO

  • @flechaluis73
    @flechaluis73 2 года назад +1

    Aguirre is big, but not the biggest one. That would be Costa Sur nearby in Guayanilla. Good Luck Captain.

    • @TimBatSea
      @TimBatSea  2 года назад

      Thank you for watching. Unfortunately that one is no longer in service. CUOTO

  • @tonysimons2860
    @tonysimons2860 2 года назад +2

    A pleasure to watch, my thanks to all your crew.

    • @TimBatSea
      @TimBatSea  2 года назад

      Thank you for watching Tony. CUOTO

  • @richardmaracle9471
    @richardmaracle9471 2 года назад +1

    Great job

    • @TimBatSea
      @TimBatSea  2 года назад

      Thank you again Richard. CUOTO

  • @darrenhillman8396
    @darrenhillman8396 2 года назад +2

    Great video Tim! Your protege Luke has listened, watched and learned well. He put that barge alongside like he’s been doing it for years.
    Good use of the electronic charts to show us where it was happening. Like the 360 camera too. Good bit of kit. Your production now is leaps and bounds ahead from your first steps on RUclips.
    Best wishes from across the pond (and up a bit). 🇬🇧 CUOTO.

    • @TimBatSea
      @TimBatSea  2 года назад +1

      Thank you very much Darren. I have finally got a new laptop, thanks to the Patrons, and it has made editing so much easier. CUOTO

  • @jeffreysearle2996
    @jeffreysearle2996 2 года назад +2

    Hey Tim how are things on the island? Is the power grid improving for the nice folks there?

    • @TimBatSea
      @TimBatSea  2 года назад +1

      Thank you for watching Jeffrey. I really am not the one to ask. I am on the Tugboat while working and we are powered by our generators. My house has been 100 percent off grid since 2017. But I think it would be safe to say things are good. The beer is still cold and women are still beautiful. 😂 CUOTO

  • @wetsuit5
    @wetsuit5 2 года назад +2

    Great briefing. That is one nifty chart display. Love how the details just pop up as you zoomed in. I am really enjoying the conning dynamics descriptions blending with the deck seamanship.

    • @TimBatSea
      @TimBatSea  2 года назад

      Thank you very much. That's great. CUOTO

  • @rbu500
    @rbu500 2 года назад +1

    This is an awesome video.

    • @TimBatSea
      @TimBatSea  2 года назад

      Thank you very much Richard. That means a lot to me. CUOTO

  • @James-seafan
    @James-seafan 2 года назад +1

    Excellent video nice views

    • @TimBatSea
      @TimBatSea  2 года назад +1

      Thank you for watching James. CUOTO

    • @James-seafan
      @James-seafan 2 года назад

      your welcome tim

  • @JimAllen-Persona
    @JimAllen-Persona 2 года назад +3

    Another great video (a.k.a Bump for Algorithm). Actually, it was a good video but I already watched it over on Patreon. I’m not schilling for Tim but it’s well worth the small amount I throw into the kitty every month.

    • @TimBatSea
      @TimBatSea  2 года назад

      Thank you very much for watching and supporting the channels Jim! You Patrons pay the bills for everyone else and I'm pretty sure there is a special place in heaven for you guys! Thank you very much. CUOTO

  • @jeffgibson1816
    @jeffgibson1816 8 месяцев назад +1

    Hey Tim,i'm a middle age slightly fat guy who loves to be on the water.Retired and looking for a challenge , the old man strength is there, cash only. I think you'd like my attitude.

    • @TimBatSea
      @TimBatSea  8 месяцев назад

      Thank you for watching Jeff. I'm sure I would, and everyone is hiring now. But the cash thing probably won't go with anyone. There is no cash in this business. CUOTO

  • @chasefukushima1242
    @chasefukushima1242 2 года назад +2

    Hey Tim, I'm 17, a 2nd generation commercial fisherman in southern California. Focusing on a career shift onto Tugs, I took TRMI classes for the Ab Special, Lifeboatman, and Stcw Basic. Will qualify in a month when I turn 18 and want to know will these endorsements suffice for starting as an Entry-level or even an AB position? Also, Since you are a hawespiper, how did you go from AB to AMS, Mate, then Master? If you reply, I would appreciate it. If not, I fully understand you're an extremely busy person.

    • @TimBatSea
      @TimBatSea  2 года назад +3

      Thank you for writing Chase. Great to see there are still some go getters out there. So the short answer is, you'll be fine if you can pass a drug test. Have you seen my video, "How to work on a Tugboat"? That should tell you all you need. All those classes are great and will most definitely help you, but as a minimum you only need an MMC and TWIC and drug test. Everyone is hiring now so you will not have a problem. Keep in touch and let us know how you make out. See you on the dock one day. CUOTO

    • @chasefukushima1242
      @chasefukushima1242 2 года назад +2

      @@TimBatSea Thanks so much ill go check out that video

    • @TimBatSea
      @TimBatSea  2 года назад +1

      @@chasefukushima1242 let me know if you can't find it.

  • @Chris_In_Texas
    @Chris_In_Texas 2 года назад +4

    19:00 And this is the reason that people question why cruise ships go so slow into port and docking. Lots of energy in a large modern cruise ship. The Trelleborg/Yokohama fenders can only dissipate so much energy. Lots of videos on ships vs docks and usually the docks lose. Keep up the good work sir.

    • @TimBatSea
      @TimBatSea  2 года назад

      Thank you for watching. CUOTO

  • @1957Free
    @1957Free 2 года назад +8

    I like the video. Don’t worry about the length of time . It’s nice to see actual time it takes. Real time is great.

    • @TimBatSea
      @TimBatSea  2 года назад

      Thank you again for watching. I really appreciate your feedback. CUOTO

  • @blaspicorelli1324
    @blaspicorelli1324 10 месяцев назад +3

    I found this video about their trips to Puerto Rico and I have been very impressed with all the technical work they have to do to attract the fuel that provides us with electricity. And for all that work we thank you and on behalf of everyone here in Puerto Rico, may God bless you🙏

    • @TimBatSea
      @TimBatSea  10 месяцев назад

      Gracias por ver. Soy gringo, pero mi corazón es Boricua.

  • @rodkennedy9800
    @rodkennedy9800 10 дней назад +2

    I used to train people to do my job and would say “it’s complicated but not rocket science… you can pick it up in a couple of weeks but it’ll take 6 to 24 months to encounter every scenario” it’s experience nothing more nothing less!!! You have to ‘experience’ it to have a feel/nose for potential problems

    • @TimBatSea
      @TimBatSea  9 дней назад

      Thank you for watching and welcome to the channel Rod. CUOTO

  • @mwaugh199
    @mwaugh199 2 года назад +3

    Interesting discussion on being a teacher. I have a career worth of history as a leader and as a Flight Instructor, and I describe it this way. People learn from their mistakes. Your job, as the trainer, is to prevent the catastrophic unrecoverable error, and to use your experience to recognize when you have to intervene. I have sat in many meetings listening to a team come up with a solution thinking "this will never work", and often I'm right (and sometimes I'm not). But I coach, but I don't try and force my "better" solution. I've sat in the right seat of an airplane thinking "hmm, I don't think this is going to work out", but again, I coach, but I don't takeover. I certainly have taken over - I might interrupt a discussion and say "well that's an interesting idea, but we're not going to do it, and here's why" just as I have provided a firm "my controls" and taken over flying the plane. But deciding when do that is hard. Don't sell yourself short - teaching people is hard, and it's only your years of experience that let you decide just how far to let people go before you intervene.

    • @TimBatSea
      @TimBatSea  2 года назад +1

      Thank you for watching Matthew. I appreciate that. CUOTO

  • @chasl3443
    @chasl3443 2 года назад +3

    While the unedited video can drag, I think that's necessary for us lubbers to understand the experience. I think you called that right and appreciate it. The flight instructor called it right...sitting on your hands is tough, but is an important element of letting your "student" learn by doing. It also causes ulcers for the instructor, but most of us are already old and broken down, anyway..

    • @TimBatSea
      @TimBatSea  2 года назад

      😂😂😂 Thank you very much Chas. Yes, "most of us are already old and broken down". 😂 CUOTO

  • @billmoller1124
    @billmoller1124 2 года назад +3

    Tim
    I have enjoyed your shows. In my past with all the terminals you went to by water I have been to almost all by land. I drove a tractor trailer for 15 years hauling petroleum products.

    • @TimBatSea
      @TimBatSea  2 года назад

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

  • @1958johndeere620
    @1958johndeere620 2 года назад +5

    I had a guy hire me to train his grandson driving a single screw trawler. The grandson had his captains license , yet had no idea how to actually drive. I wanted to focus on docking / tight maneuvering ect. He wanted to focus on " cruising the bay " . A couple years prior he had been running over 25 knots with a small cuddy cabin, auto pilot on, late April night, up forward with a lady, Yup, ran aground just north of Lincolnville where Pen Bay narrows up a bit in Northport. The boat was completely up on the ledge shore.

    • @TimBatSea
      @TimBatSea  2 года назад +2

      😂😂😂😂 Classic story and unfortunately told over and over again as people tend not to learn from others. 😂 Thank you very much for watching. I support people advancing their career or expanding their skill set, but ....... No amount of paper (licensing) can substitute for experience on the water. CUOTO

    • @TheByard
      @TheByard 2 года назад +2

      Did they feel the earth stop.

    • @larrykeenan598
      @larrykeenan598 2 года назад +1

      @@TheByard. Just for a moment, then they kicked back and smoked another joint.

  • @jeromemorris2700
    @jeromemorris2700 2 года назад +3

    Cool spot, and a perfect landing. Thanks Tim CUOTO

    • @TimBatSea
      @TimBatSea  2 года назад

      Thank you for watching Jerome. CUOTO

  • @edswider9309
    @edswider9309 2 года назад +3

    Hey Tim he did a good job bringing the barge to the dock not up on the dock you are so right I see guys docking there pleasure boats useing power not useing the wind , tide , or common sense

    • @TimBatSea
      @TimBatSea  2 года назад

      Thank you for watching Ed. CUOTO

  • @MR2Davjohn
    @MR2Davjohn 4 месяца назад +2

    Capt Tim, either you explain things very well, or I relate to things you describe. When you're talking about going in so slowly, I used to experience that while in the Navy. I always adopted the attitude as, "We'll get there when we get there."

    • @TimBatSea
      @TimBatSea  4 месяца назад

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

  • @paulalmquist5683
    @paulalmquist5683 2 года назад +8

    That was a relaxing half hour. Smooooth, precise. Loved the commentary. Thank you, Tim.

    • @TimBatSea
      @TimBatSea  2 года назад +1

      Thank you for watching Paul. CUOTO

  • @georgeberntsen3138
    @georgeberntsen3138 2 года назад +3

    Towing vs pushing? Is towing used for transiting with significant sea state and pushing for calm seas and maneuvering?

    • @TimBatSea
      @TimBatSea  2 года назад +1

      Thank you for watching George. That is essentially it. With push gear, you can stop. But it can not handle much more than a couple feet of sea. Towing on the wire, you should be able to handle almost anything, but you can't stop the barge or steer it well going slowly. CUOTO

    • @paratyshow
      @paratyshow 2 года назад +2

      👍☑Pretty much with some exceptions.

  • @Subielicious22
    @Subielicious22 2 года назад +2

    Finally getting caught up on the videos… been a crazy couple of months… I just welcomed a Luke of my own to the family. Lucas James (Luke for short)… number 1 grandson!! Just 5 days old. Good thing you’re going in for maintenance next week, they’ll definitely want to check that cutlass bearing… and the shaft… and the blades on the wheels too!! 🤦🏻‍♂️🤣🤣 #CUOTO

    • @TimBatSea
      @TimBatSea  2 года назад +1

      😂😂😂😂😂 Thank you very much for watching and supporting the channels Ian. (PS shout out to you in today's video). Big congratulations to you grampy! CUOTO

  • @thereissomecoolstuff
    @thereissomecoolstuff 2 года назад +2

    Nice job Tim. Real time is the best...You explained things very well.

    • @TimBatSea
      @TimBatSea  2 года назад

      Thank you for watching. CUOTO

  • @jeffrichter5735
    @jeffrichter5735 Год назад +2

    love your attitude about personal discipline. The student with a go get them and move forward attitude, while exerting a tremendous amount of patience to the job at hand correctly. And the teacher carefully watching needle nosing over to disaster, but patiently watching and coaching. instead of proudly taking over.
    Your commentary on wisdom, applies to everything in life. Including how we should raise our children.
    Thank you, once again for your video's.

    • @TimBatSea
      @TimBatSea  Год назад

      Thank you very much for watching Jeff. And thank you for the kind words. CUOTO

  • @FlyTyer1948
    @FlyTyer1948 2 года назад +2

    Fascinating video. Two thoughts while watching:
    1. While looking at the charts, I kept wondering what entering & docking in that harbor would be like in the days of square riggers. Your assist tug would be a rowboat?
    2. Would it make sense to have some steering gear & some sort of flaps that could be lowered to act as brakes on the barge? This would would be controlled by the tug captain or pilot? Is this even possible?

    • @TimBatSea
      @TimBatSea  2 года назад +1

      Thank you for watching. Yup, those were the day when ships were made of wood, and men were made of iron. As to your second question; no, it would just be an added expense and would probably break all to soon. Besides, we all seem to get the way off a barge in time. Not really a big deal. CUOTO

  • @matthewhutchinson4942
    @matthewhutchinson4942 2 года назад +2

    Hey Tim, like how your getting better camera shots with your new job. The wire work is very interesting.. I was just wondering if you use your videos when de briefing? Maybe it's buried in the camera for a while. Anyway great content. 👍

    • @TimBatSea
      @TimBatSea  2 года назад +1

      Thank you for watching Matthew. Yes, you are correct. We usually debrief right away and sometimes it's more than a few weeks before I get to the video. CUOTO

  • @mellissadalby1402
    @mellissadalby1402 2 года назад +2

    The slow pace is necessary due to the ENORMOUS amount of momentum and inertia in the loaded barge, That thing must weight a huge amount and it takes a ton of power to move it and stop it. Going slowly allows it to be done with less crashing and explosions, etc. (Any way that's how I see it).

    • @TimBatSea
      @TimBatSea  2 года назад +1

      Thank you for watching Mellissa. Yes. You are correct. Although other products weigh more, thus barge would be loaded with almost 8,000 tons of product. Then add the 2600 tons of the barge, and you have a lot to start. CUOTO

  • @matthewbeasley7765
    @matthewbeasley7765 2 года назад +2

    You can see the list of the Puerto Rico power plants on Wikipedia: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Puerto_Rico_Electric_Power_Authority#Power_plants
    I'm curious if the thermal plant is running on distillate for pollution control reasons? If not they would be receiving both bunker and distillate.

    • @TimBatSea
      @TimBatSea  2 года назад +1

      Thank you for watching Matthew. They do receive both. We just have the clean oil contract. CUOTO

  • @eddieram435
    @eddieram435 2 года назад +2

    Good operation there sir...I recognize the assist tug which is one that comes from Las Mareas. Usually Punta Borinquen is the one that comes along between the 2 areas as far as I remember.

    • @TimBatSea
      @TimBatSea  2 года назад +1

      Thank you for watching the Eddie. CUOTO

  • @bowdoin5063
    @bowdoin5063 2 года назад +5

    Things happen at a very slow pace when things are going right / Warp speed when things are going wrong / Luke, excellent ship handling

    • @TimBatSea
      @TimBatSea  2 года назад

      Thank you for watching. CUOTO

  • @nolanedwards3563
    @nolanedwards3563 2 года назад +3

    After 32 years of commercial Nuclear Operations. I am totally with your concept of teaching is hard, doing is easy. The art of teaching is best done. From experience. Telling is not teaching, experience is best and in my case where doing is not cool allowing those learning is best in very solid and accurate simulators are awesome. The best compliment is when you say the is “the Old Captain that taught me.” It is truly awesome to acknowledge him, now you are following in his foot steps. I operated from the bottom to the top for 15 years and taught classroom an simulator training for 17 years. Now retired I constantly remind other” telling is not teaching. “ fair winds skipper !

    • @TimBatSea
      @TimBatSea  2 года назад

      Thank you very much for watching Nolan. I appreciate your kind words. CUOTO

  • @roberthaynie7852
    @roberthaynie7852 2 года назад +2

    Tim being a Tankerman for few years I like the single line push gear; seems to me it’s less to be chafing , it’s faster to put on( twisting) but I’m just a vapor brain lol……

    • @TimBatSea
      @TimBatSea  2 года назад +1

      Thank you for watching Robert. I agree with all that you have said. CUOTO

  • @WEHenry
    @WEHenry 2 года назад +2

    Shake every filament in the light bulbs that was good😁, great vid Mr. Tim👍

    • @TimBatSea
      @TimBatSea  2 года назад

      Thank you very much Henry! CUOTO

  • @aljohnson125
    @aljohnson125 2 года назад +2

    Mr Tim, you have more patience than you credit yourself with, a great teacher, my motto is the day i stop learning is the day i die. So now I know where the Borg Mother ship resides, a useful piece of trecky trivia.LOL

    • @TimBatSea
      @TimBatSea  2 года назад

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

  • @jimward7881
    @jimward7881 2 года назад +2

    Don’t worry about the video length, there is a new feature … it’s called the fast forward button!🤣. Thanks for sharing where you are on the charts!

    • @TimBatSea
      @TimBatSea  2 года назад

      Thank you for watching Jim. CUOTO

  • @melvyndackombe7352
    @melvyndackombe7352 2 года назад +2

    Can you please explain the work of the pilots against that of the skipper.

    • @TimBatSea
      @TimBatSea  2 года назад +1

      Thank you for watching Melvyn. Pilots are required when we have less than 12 trips in and out of a port. They are there to provide local knowledge. CUOTO

  • @barry7391
    @barry7391 2 года назад +2

    What is the purpose of the ladder-like structure on top of the port side of the barge on top of the house?

    • @TimBatSea
      @TimBatSea  2 года назад +1

      Thank you for watching Barry. Those are visual high level alarms for the cargo tanks. CUOTO

  • @ruston1200
    @ruston1200 2 года назад +2

    "shaking the filaments out of the lightbulbs " LOL :)

    • @TimBatSea
      @TimBatSea  2 года назад +1

      It's a real thing. 😂 Thank you for watching. CUOTO

  • @estruble
    @estruble 2 года назад +2

    You should be saying "Use the force, Luke".

    • @TimBatSea
      @TimBatSea  2 года назад

      😂😂😂 I am parcial to "Luke ..... I am your Faaaatther" because it creeps him out. 😂 Thank you for watching Eric. CUOTO

  • @captainrick9379
    @captainrick9379 2 года назад +5

    Nice job Luke!👍 Tim, I have always said that if you ever come off the water, You would make a Great Teacher! But that's not happening any time soon, Your living the dream! 🤣 Luke is lucky to have you as a mentor! Thanks for all you do! CUOTO 😎👍⚓

    • @TimBatSea
      @TimBatSea  2 года назад +2

      Thank you very much Rick! I really appreciate that. CUOTO

  • @richardmaracle9471
    @richardmaracle9471 2 года назад +2

    I love the real life speed. Even doing slow shit happens. At the same time slower is faster

    • @TimBatSea
      @TimBatSea  2 года назад

      Thank you for watching Richard. CUOTO

  • @petercwelch
    @petercwelch 2 года назад +3

    Took a long time but enjoyed the whole process. So nice that you give Luke the opportunity to practice your art. All of what you say makes sense. As you pointed out re: wrestling we learn a lot more from our mistakes than our successes. Following and enjoying both your channels.

    • @TimBatSea
      @TimBatSea  2 года назад +1

      Thank you very much Peter. CUOTO

  • @netrhyda8761
    @netrhyda8761 2 года назад +4

    Fascinating and interesting as always! Coupled with beautiful scenery. And Luke was definitely assimilated !

    • @TimBatSea
      @TimBatSea  2 года назад

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

  • @DougSmith-zt8bn
    @DougSmith-zt8bn 21 день назад +1

    Great video….with excellent narrative of what’s going on and why!

    • @TimBatSea
      @TimBatSea  20 дней назад

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

  • @edswider9309
    @edswider9309 2 года назад +2

    Tim that is the way something like this goes in

    • @TimBatSea
      @TimBatSea  2 года назад

      Thank you for watching Ed. CUOTO

  • @ranger5721
    @ranger5721 2 года назад +2

    he is doing a really excellent job

    • @TimBatSea
      @TimBatSea  2 года назад

      Yes he did! Thank you for watching Todd. CUOTO

  • @matthewbeasley7765
    @matthewbeasley7765 2 года назад +3

    I'm curious about how the logistics of these barges work? Do you leave them behind and go to another harbor to pick up an empty barge for return to the Virgin Islands?
    Maybe have a "recap" of one of your tours about the list of the jobs you do in one of the videos. The intro recap was great, something like that would be awesome.

    • @TimBatSea
      @TimBatSea  2 года назад +2

      Thank you for watching Matthew. We did that all the time while doing Bunker work in NYC (drop one barge and pick up another). But down here, we are alone. It's just the tug and the barge. So we stick together all the time. CUOTO

    • @matthewbeasley7765
      @matthewbeasley7765 2 года назад +2

      @@TimBatSea Interesting. So then what's the advantage of an always paired tug and barge vs. having a ship dedicated to the route?
      I realize the answer may be... if that's what they did, you wouldn't be the one making the run ;-)

    • @TimBatSea
      @TimBatSea  2 года назад +3

      @@matthewbeasley7765 It all comes down to money and draft. Many ports can't accommodate a ship because of it's draft. But a tug and barge have different manning requirements. A ship may need 17 to 33 people to run it safely whereas a tug and barge may only have 5 or 6. people.

  • @freedomrider30
    @freedomrider30 2 года назад +1

    T! Cap!!! Again, A+ vid!!! Loved the NY, but this new blue sky and new challenges is awesone. Again to all the should have, could have, Luke just got taught right!!!... Luke!!! A+ on your works!!! 👍🏻👍🏻 Everyone turned up safe, the tug/job was delivered safe, the environment was not harmed!!! All you neg's??? What more??? Really??? LoL Sorry T. Rough day on my side and might be releasing a little much here. lol. 🙂🙂😎😎😎

    • @TimBatSea
      @TimBatSea  2 года назад

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

  • @michaellott3575
    @michaellott3575 2 года назад +1

    Good commentary. A job at Wimbledon (tennis) awaits. I think you're a bit hard on yourself with your criticisms; you're clearly a skilled professional.

    • @TimBatSea
      @TimBatSea  2 года назад

      Thank you very much Michael. CUOTO

  • @michaelrice500
    @michaelrice500 2 года назад +1

    "Resistance to the Forces of Cavitation are Futile!" _______ NAVDATA

    • @TimBatSea
      @TimBatSea  2 года назад

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

  • @garybarker9139
    @garybarker9139 2 года назад +1

    Plase look up the spechs. on the "TUG Mars" United towing. This was the tug I worked on in the North Sea

    • @TimBatSea
      @TimBatSea  2 года назад

      Thank you for watching Gary. Good looking boat. CUOTO

  • @markpontes4457
    @markpontes4457 2 года назад +1

    With only the 1 wire holding you into the Notch if you turned the barge to the right wouldn't the barge go Off to the left. Maybe you could do an interview with Luke some time so we can hear his story, And anyone else in the crew.

    • @TimBatSea
      @TimBatSea  2 года назад

      Thank you for watching Mark. I would love to interview Luke, but I'm not sure he is ready for that yet. CUOTO

  • @orchidhouse297
    @orchidhouse297 2 года назад +3

    Hi Tim, as always, your explanation of what is happening and why is totally fascinating. That much weight, even at a slow walking speed has a lot of energy. It take a lot of thought, planning and knowledge to ease the barge to the dock. Thanks for another great episode.

    • @TimBatSea
      @TimBatSea  2 года назад

      Thank you very much for watching. CUOTO

  • @williampace6261
    @williampace6261 2 года назад +1

    I live in the north west USA, I sure like your weather.Tim what are the spec’s on your new to you tug?

    • @TimBatSea
      @TimBatSea  2 года назад

      Thank you for watching William. 105 feet, 4200 HP, Kort nozzles. CUOTO

  • @gunn13fan
    @gunn13fan 2 года назад +1

    There would be a lot of unhappy people if he went slamming into the dock! Slow and easy will get you in the dock each and everytime!

    • @TimBatSea
      @TimBatSea  2 года назад +1

      Thank you for watching Jason. CUOTO

  • @BillB23
    @BillB23 2 года назад +1

    As in many jobs, if you get in a hurry you screw up in a hurry. Tip of the hat to all you who herd all that tonnage. It's hard to wrap my mind around all that moving mass and what it might do if not properly handled.

    • @TimBatSea
      @TimBatSea  2 года назад +1

      Thank you for watching Bill. We tend not to spend too much time thinking about it. 😂 CUOTO

  • @eddieweigel9490
    @eddieweigel9490 2 года назад +1

    Tim how many times where you sweeting bullets and wanting to jump in to take over before a collision

    • @TimBatSea
      @TimBatSea  2 года назад

      Not many at all with Luke. Thank you for watching Eddie. CUOTO

  • @edswider9309
    @edswider9309 2 года назад +1

    Was impressed before you two departed Florida for Rhode Island you got the seaman ship stuff in order and safety and if anything happens out there it’s to late and you two had your vests on very impressive

    • @TimBatSea
      @TimBatSea  2 года назад

      Thank you for watching Ed. I appreciate that. CUOTO

  • @dickdaley9059
    @dickdaley9059 2 года назад +13

    Tim, you know how much of a legacy you are building as your mates get trained? Your management reviews these videos for content and must be appreciative of your ability to teach and develop future captains. Every lad that you make into a competent and professional mariner is your gift back to an old Portuguese captain who bestowed his gifts on you many moons ago. CUOTO 🇺🇸⚓️

    • @TimBatSea
      @TimBatSea  2 года назад +3

      You are so right Dick! Very well said. Thank you for watching. CUOTO

    • @edswider9309
      @edswider9309 2 года назад +1

      Like your viewers just listening to these docking clips I am docking my boat better thanks

  • @edswider9309
    @edswider9309 2 года назад +1

    Your a real pro there isn’t many people that share there knowledge of that industry do you stay in contact with the New York crew

    • @TimBatSea
      @TimBatSea  2 года назад

      Thank you for watching Ed. I sure do. Almost every day. CUOTO

  • @eddieweigel9490
    @eddieweigel9490 2 года назад +1

    The intake and exhaust blowers are also are good for fresh cool air for the diesels my friend tommy was a coastie damage control in Alaska and the bearing sea same setup on there boats intake and exhaust for the engine room

    • @TimBatSea
      @TimBatSea  2 года назад

      Thank you for watching Eddie. CUOTO

  • @jimbeckettplay
    @jimbeckettplay 2 года назад +2

    Was really hoping for that 7 of 9 quick shot.

    • @leuvenisaplace
      @leuvenisaplace 2 года назад +2

      Really this is the only Space Trek comment so far. Black Mirror's USS Callister episode might tickle those intoTOS.

    • @TimBatSea
      @TimBatSea  2 года назад

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

    • @TimBatSea
      @TimBatSea  2 года назад

      Thank you. I'll have to check out TOS. CUOTO

  • @1957Free
    @1957Free 2 года назад +1

    Good morning buddy thanks for the video . Great video.

    • @TimBatSea
      @TimBatSea  2 года назад

      Good morning! Thank you very much for watching. CUOTO

  • @richardbohlingsr3490
    @richardbohlingsr3490 2 года назад +2

    It's nice to have a pilot to get the job done and their knowledge really makes life simpler. Be safe.

    • @TimBatSea
      @TimBatSea  2 года назад

      Thank you for watching Richard. CUOTO

  • @davidjm955
    @davidjm955 2 года назад +3

    Great video. I learned from my old skipper, how to come alongside without cracking eggs. Some the engineers would even hold a raw egg on a spoon over the side to see if we could do it right. I still miss doing all that.

    • @TimBatSea
      @TimBatSea  2 года назад

      Thank you for watching David. Please consider subscribing if you haven't already. I try to post new content every Tuesday. CUOTO

  • @ImageLightProductions
    @ImageLightProductions 2 года назад +1

    Lmao@shakin the filiments out of the lightbulbs 😂

    • @TimBatSea
      @TimBatSea  2 года назад +1

      😂 The struggle is real. 😂 Thank you for watching Mark. CUOTO

  • @waltwenzel9549
    @waltwenzel9549 2 года назад +1

    Tim, thanks. Another great video with a lot of insight. I do have some questions regarding assist tugs. With assist tugs that regularly work a location, how much do you rely on their advice/recommendations if you don't have a pilot onboard? I presume you (as the captain responsible for delivering the barge) has command of procedures and actions when using an assist tug. No? In this video, we don't hear the comms with the assist and your wheelhouse. Is there usually much chatter with assist tugs or does everyone involved know what comes next and what to do next? I have watched other videos you have produced, and I'm getting the impression that it doesn't take much discussion when using assist tugs. Thanks again for the video.

    • @TimBatSea
      @TimBatSea  2 года назад +1

      Thank you for watching Walt. You are correct on all accounts. It is not usually necessary for the assist to give advice, but when they do it's usually very important to follow. They are not responsible for the docking but they are a wealth of local knowledge. For instance, going into an inside berth, they may say "hey Cap, I wouldn't want to get much further away from the dock. The water here is really skinny". CUOTO

    • @waltwenzel9549
      @waltwenzel9549 2 года назад +1

      @@TimBatSea Thanks for the reply Tim.

  • @edswider9309
    @edswider9309 2 года назад +1

    Tim real quick your lines are all braided is there a specific reason

    • @TimBatSea
      @TimBatSea  2 года назад

      Thank you for watching Ed. Different lines have different characteristics, (I have an entire video on them). But most of the lines we use have a great deal of load and synthetic braided lines are usually the strongest, while lightest to handle. Let me know if you can't find my line video and I go look for it for you. CUOTO

  • @williamjacobs236
    @williamjacobs236 2 года назад +1

    Another great video captain Tim .
    Cuoto

    • @TimBatSea
      @TimBatSea  2 года назад

      Thank you for watching William. CUOTO

  • @milantoombs6696
    @milantoombs6696 2 года назад +1

    Thanks Tim, nice video 👍🏻👍🏻

    • @TimBatSea
      @TimBatSea  2 года назад

      Thank you Milan. CUOTO

  • @sterilesteve5565
    @sterilesteve5565 2 года назад +1

    Whats the reson behind using tugs and barged instead of a tanker?

    • @TimBatSea
      @TimBatSea  2 года назад +1

      Thank you for watching Steve. Many places don't have enough water for a ship to come in and other places don't have the storage capacity to unload a ship. CUOTO

  • @mwechtal
    @mwechtal 2 года назад +1

    You sir, seem to be a great boss and a great trainer! CUOTO

    • @TimBatSea
      @TimBatSea  2 года назад

      Thank you very much. I appreciate that. CUOTO

  • @stevesmusic1862
    @stevesmusic1862 2 года назад +1

    Second Channel, long complete vidoes please!! CUOTO!!

    • @TimBatSea
      @TimBatSea  2 года назад +1

      Thank you for watching Steve. Are you say you want longer videos on SVP? CUOTO

    • @stevesmusic1862
      @stevesmusic1862 2 года назад +1

      @@TimBatSea Yes please

  • @eddieweigel9490
    @eddieweigel9490 2 года назад +1

    Wow a lot of patience he has another great video Tim

    • @TimBatSea
      @TimBatSea  2 года назад

      Thank you Eddie. CUOTO

  • @AlBracco879
    @AlBracco879 2 года назад +1

    Great Job
    I still miss Dalton 😂😂😂

    • @TimBatSea
      @TimBatSea  2 года назад +1

      Thank you Al. Me too. CUOTO

  • @ImageLightProductions
    @ImageLightProductions 2 года назад +1

    You're a great teacher, TB
    CUOTO

    • @TimBatSea
      @TimBatSea  2 года назад

      Thank you Mark. CUOTO

  • @CCscott
    @CCscott 2 года назад +1

    Missing Dalton the Clown. 🤡

    • @TimBatSea
      @TimBatSea  2 года назад

      😂😂😂 Me too. Although I did see he left a funny comment the other day on an update video from a couple weeks ago. CUOTO

  • @lesterwicklein717
    @lesterwicklein717 2 года назад +1

    Awsome thanks CUOTO

    • @TimBatSea
      @TimBatSea  2 года назад

      Thank you for watching Lester. CUOTO

  • @edswider9309
    @edswider9309 2 года назад +1

    How was the trip to rhodeisland

    • @TimBatSea
      @TimBatSea  2 года назад

      It was not the best trip at all Ed. (But there is a video of the trip up at "SV Paquita". Thank you for watching. CUOTO

  • @billjames3148
    @billjames3148 2 года назад +1

    Good job Luke. GLIDE to the dock.

    • @TimBatSea
      @TimBatSea  2 года назад

      Thank you for watching Bill. Luke did a fine job! CUOTO

  • @steverogers6131
    @steverogers6131 2 года назад +3

    Thanks Tim, all teachers should watch you! Live long and prosper!

    • @TimBatSea
      @TimBatSea  2 года назад +2

      Thank you Steve. Funny you should say that. My teachers, and principal, watched me a little too much while I was in school. They'd often say "you'll never find a job looking out the window". 😂 Hold my beer...... All I do is look out the window. 😂 Thank you very much Steve. CUOTO

  • @SeabreezeRJ
    @SeabreezeRJ 2 года назад +3

    great content! BZ to your mate and crew for a 1st class landing! Thanks for sharing Cap! #CUOTO ~__/)__*

    • @TimBatSea
      @TimBatSea  2 года назад

      Thank you very much for watching and supporting the channels! I really appreciate it. CUOTO

  • @bnkwupt
    @bnkwupt 2 года назад +2

    Good one! Like did a fantastic job - slow and steady without having to make any major corrections.

    • @TimBatSea
      @TimBatSea  2 года назад

      Thank you for watching. Luke did a great job. CUOTO

  • @RagtimeBillyPeaches
    @RagtimeBillyPeaches 2 года назад +1

    Keep on ramblin' Tim.

    • @TimBatSea
      @TimBatSea  2 года назад

      😂😂😂 I will do my best. Thank you for watching. CUOTO

  • @funsmasher7018
    @funsmasher7018 2 года назад +1

    Good ol' Captain Snakewake.

    • @TimBatSea
      @TimBatSea  2 года назад

      LOL Thank you for watching. CUOTO

  • @CaribbeanShipspotting
    @CaribbeanShipspotting 2 года назад +1

    Assist tug is Cabo Peyo??

    • @TimBatSea
      @TimBatSea  2 года назад +1

      Si Señor. Thank you for watching. CUOTO

  • @edswider9309
    @edswider9309 2 года назад +1

    Funny as long as you’ve been on the water why do these dudes second guess you besides doing a video takes rescearch

    • @TimBatSea
      @TimBatSea  2 года назад

      😂😂😂😂😂 Thank you very much Ed. I often wonder that myself. 😂 CUOTO

    • @edswider9309
      @edswider9309 2 года назад

      It’s called yuppies

    • @edswider9309
      @edswider9309 2 года назад

      You came up the Hausa pipe they went to school I trust the house hause pipe lots of laughts

  • @ThumperKJFK
    @ThumperKJFK 2 года назад +2

    👍👍👍 Luke put the manifold right on point. Thanks to everyone in your crew, barge included. Great video. cuoto

    • @TimBatSea
      @TimBatSea  2 года назад +1

      Thank you for watching Gregory. CUOTO