Strap on Another Tug

Описание: 🎙️ Maritime Education Podcast – Why Tugs Are Indispensable in Heavy Weather
In this soundbite, Chartered Master Mariner Captain Barry Sadler breaks down why tugs become the primary control mechanism when large vessels face strong wind, swell and tidal forces. From escort operations to low-speed manoeuvring, Barry explains how modern tug types (ASD, tractor, rotor) provide the stabilising force that keeps ships—and ports—safe.

🔹 What This Clip Covers

Why high-sided ships lose control quickly in strong crosswinds

Loss of rudder and thruster effectiveness at low speeds

How pilots rely on tugs to counter drift, yaw, surge and leeway

The critical role of ASD, tractor and rotor tugs in exposed approaches

Escort forces, indirect towing and rapid corrective thrust

How tugs prevent groundings, allisions, and loss of control during heavy weather berthing

Barry’s professional insights from real-world pilotage

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