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In reply to the discussion: Just putting this thought out there regarding tugboats and big ships [View all]cachukis
(2,279 posts)10. Modernity. Ships are now guided by computers.
My nephew designs software for robotic ships.
Even had tugboats released the ship after it had passed the bridge a power failure in an incoming tide would be the conversation.
We have a zillion vehicles transporting a zillion things.
The accident rate is negligible.
This one was spectacular.
Safety response, overall, was topnotch.
The real test will be in the resolution.
This is the big time that will resolve any competence issues in the administration.
Impressive was the response today in front of the press and the world.
The world will be watching.
Mayor Pete needs to be doing daily and then weekly updates like the Covid response.
Remember Ted Koppel. We all do.
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Just putting this thought out there regarding tugboats and big ships [View all]
Stinky The Clown
Mar 27
OP
Talking with my bro last night. We can't understand why the tugs don't stay with the ships through a bridge like this,
OAITW r.2.0
Mar 27
#3
Two tugs plus the ship's power plant means three power plants to rely on.
Hassin Bin Sober
Mar 28
#16
Tugs don't pull from the bow nor push from the stern. They control the direction after the docks. They steer big ships.
Marcus IM
Mar 28
#35
The tugs did their job by getting the ship out of port and into the shipping lane, where the pilot
Bev54
Mar 27
#14
Nope. Harbor pilots board outbound ships from the dock. Most harbors require tugs all the way to the harbor exit.
Marcus IM
Mar 28
#34
could station a tug or 2 near the bridge. there if there's a mayday, or if they're needed farther in.
mopinko
Mar 27
#15
Far from a knowledgeable person on this, and Far is not representitive, it is Far, far, far, far, far, far. With that
FHRRK
Mar 28
#17
How about protect the foundation of the bridge with concrete bumpers (dolphins)?
Hermit-The-Prog
Mar 28
#22