The work can be physically demanding for another
reason…enduring icy winds and cold rain on exposed decks
during winter months…or enduring high levels of noise and heat
in machinery spaces that house large diesel engines. It can
involve descending ladders into the cargo spaces of barges while
wearing protective gear.
Watch schedules may vary with particular vessel’s or a company’s
standard operating procedures. However, crewmembers may
have to work twelve hour days, depending on a vessel’s
watchkeeping structure, availability of relief personnel and other
contingencies. It can involve challenging navigational,
seamanship and engineering decisions. For those who already
work on tugboats, you understand this. For those who don’t, we’re
trying to provide some insight into life aboard tugboats with
meaningful links that capture the lifestyle, hazards and rewards of
working on tugboats. The links below can give some clue about
work on tugboats and pushboats.
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reason…enduring icy winds and cold rain on exposed decks
during winter months…or enduring high levels of noise and heat
in machinery spaces that house large diesel engines. It can
involve descending ladders into the cargo spaces of barges while
wearing protective gear.
Watch schedules may vary with particular vessel’s or a company’s
standard operating procedures. However, crewmembers may
have to work twelve hour days, depending on a vessel’s
watchkeeping structure, availability of relief personnel and other
contingencies. It can involve challenging navigational,
seamanship and engineering decisions. For those who already
work on tugboats, you understand this. For those who don’t, we’re
trying to provide some insight into life aboard tugboats with
meaningful links that capture the lifestyle, hazards and rewards of
working on tugboats. The links below can give some clue about
work on tugboats and pushboats.
Copyright 2006 - Copyright Warning
Rights reserved - U.S. Copyright Law Carries Criminal & Civil
Penalties for Infringement - 17 U.S.C. § 506 and 18 U.S.C. § 2319
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Photos of a Tugboat Accident This is a link to a website about a
tugboat accident that took place on April 28, 1979 at the Rooster
Bridge at Demopolic, Alabama. The photo sequence is
heart-stopping as you find yourself seeing the result of fast currents
and a draw bridge not opening for a tugboat and her barge.
tugboat accident that took place on April 28, 1979 at the Rooster
Bridge at Demopolic, Alabama. The photo sequence is
heart-stopping as you find yourself seeing the result of fast currents
and a draw bridge not opening for a tugboat and her barge.
Working Aboard the New Jersey Sun This is a link to a website
featuring a photo essay about work aboard a 104' tugboat, the New
Jersey Sun. The nicely composed work of photojournalism doesn't
list the author/photographer. The photographs and text identify
different departments of a tugboat and the people who work in
them, including the captain, first mate, chief engineer, chief steward
and tankermen and their roles in the tugboat's assignment of
transporting a 315' barge through the waters of the northeast.
featuring a photo essay about work aboard a 104' tugboat, the New
Jersey Sun. The nicely composed work of photojournalism doesn't
list the author/photographer. The photographs and text identify
different departments of a tugboat and the people who work in
them, including the captain, first mate, chief engineer, chief steward
and tankermen and their roles in the tugboat's assignment of
transporting a 315' barge through the waters of the northeast.
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Working on a
commercial
vessel of any
kind is hard work.
If the vice-
president of a
large corporation
calls in sick for
two days, they’ll
pick up where
they left off upon
returning to work.
An AB doesn't run
home at 3 o'clock
to pick up kids
from day care.
commercial
vessel of any
kind is hard work.
If the vice-
president of a
large corporation
calls in sick for
two days, they’ll
pick up where
they left off upon
returning to work.
An AB doesn't run
home at 3 o'clock
to pick up kids
from day care.
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What makes one captain loved
and another hated, one respected
and other feared? Is it part of that
thing known as leadership? Click
here to read more.
and another hated, one respected
and other feared? Is it part of that
thing known as leadership? Click
here to read more.
What are some of the challenges facing commercial mariners today?
Are they it weather... navigational hazards? Well, it is these things.
However, there are other things that the commercial mariner of today
needs to worry about. Click Perils of Working at Sea to learn more.
Are they it weather... navigational hazards? Well, it is these things.
However, there are other things that the commercial mariner of today
needs to worry about. Click Perils of Working at Sea to learn more.
Working in a smoke-free environment, quality food, drinkable potable
water... what do those things mean to you? Generally, commercial
mariners regard such issues with increasing importance. Click Quality of
Life Issues to learn more.
water... what do those things mean to you? Generally, commercial
mariners regard such issues with increasing importance. Click Quality of
Life Issues to learn more.
The importance of staying physically fit
can't be emphasized enough on vessels
today. With current programs geared
towards maximizing crew endurance and
minimizing errors, it is imperative to stay
in shape. Since we spare no expense in
creating a top-notch resource here,
we've gone to the trouble of bringing in a
stripper who executes basic exercises
when you type in words like "jumprope"
or "exercise" (a genuine aerobics
instructor was too expensive). These
can be performed to stay in peak
physical condition. Although her
demeanor may not seem like that of the
professional mariner, staying fit is a very
serious issue. There is a link to the virtual
stripper following the warning below.
can't be emphasized enough on vessels
today. With current programs geared
towards maximizing crew endurance and
minimizing errors, it is imperative to stay
in shape. Since we spare no expense in
creating a top-notch resource here,
we've gone to the trouble of bringing in a
stripper who executes basic exercises
when you type in words like "jumprope"
or "exercise" (a genuine aerobics
instructor was too expensive). These
can be performed to stay in peak
physical condition. Although her
demeanor may not seem like that of the
professional mariner, staying fit is a very
serious issue. There is a link to the virtual
stripper following the warning below.
Warning: The text link below (stripper) will bring you to a page with a
Deck Question
A tsunami is caused by
a _____________?
a. tidal wave
b. storm surge caused by a
hurricane or tropical storm
c. earthquake on the ocean's
floor
d. tornado
A tsunami is caused by
a _____________?
a. tidal wave
b. storm surge caused by a
hurricane or tropical storm
c. earthquake on the ocean's
floor
d. tornado