Every tugboat is set up different, but they all have similar parts. Take a look at the M/V Miss Emily below which operates in our Offshore Division. One notable distinction between our Offshore vessels vs. River & Gulf-Inland vessels is that they don’t have tow knees. How many parts did you know? #marquettetransportation
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Tugs, barges, and ships are exposed to unique risks while transiting inland waterways, and the proper management of inland waterway transportation is vital for cargo safety and risk mitigation. Claims resulting from delays, salvage equipment costs, tugs, underwater surveys, etc., can be substantial, and the preparedness of equipment and vigilance/preparedness of mariners are crucial to preventing losses and mitigating exposure if an incident occurs. The American P&I Club maintains an "Inland Waterways" webpage featuring best practices guidance documents that address ship anchoring and mooring considerations in U.S. rivers during high water conditions and barge fleeting area issues. The page also links to the Club’s “Man Overboard” webpage, which comprises a range of media applications, including posters for use both on board and ashore and video animations. Find these resources here: https://lnkd.in/g5NZMmtt Members are encouraged to review these materials and contact the Managers for further guidance or information. #LossPrevention #InlandWaterways #AmericanPandI #EO_Marine
Tugboat: A Mighty Vessel Powering Maritime Operations. #tugboats #towingservice #towingandrecovery #harbourtug #marine #marinetransportation #towing #towage #shipassistance #manouverabilty #harbouroperations #salvage #harbourtug
It's always exciting to see these Western Towboat Company tugs knowing they have the power of BOLLARD generators on board! Learn more about BOLLARD at https://lnkd.in/gGDp5gBy #MarineGenerators
The rig move operation is one of the high-risk marine operations that are carried out in 5 stages: Preparing Rig for towing operation, Towing operation, Approach to platform, Preload operation ,Elevated operation #offshore, #rigmove, #accomodationbarge #towing #Supplyboat #marineoperation #jackupbarge #selfelevate
Girting .......................... This is a situation Tugs face during towing operations Which if poorly handled may lead to capsizing. It is defined thus: as the moment when a towing line under tension exerts a heeling moment on the Tug, causing it to be pulled sideways. The picture below shows the situation, the vessel is to be quickly maneuvered back to the right position. i.e with the towline directly astern. Anyone faced this kind of challenge at sea?? Please share how you overcame this situation.
Experienced Master Mariner / OIM / Creative Director at Innovative Collaboration and Solutions.
The gross incompetency / neglect across so many levels involving a primary lifesaving device, that allowed this event to occur is difficult to believe. All the more so considering the history of Lifeboats being launched / tested, resulting in so many fatalities (single and mass casualty events) over several decades. The holes in the swiss cheese were provided (apparently) by all parties involved, the manufacturer, the shipyard, regulatory agencies, the operator, the crew, and YES, the Master of the vessel. #marinesafety #casualty #lifeboat #competency #failure #regulatory https://lnkd.in/gS5spUCt
Independent Contract Captain .
5moI am certified to survey the hull, deck , superstructure , wetted surface and all systems on a vessel.