14 days at SEA working on a TUGBOAT! {Vlog style}
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In this video I bring you along at work. 14 days working and living on an ocean going tugboat. We make a trip 1800 nautical miles round trip from Jacksonville, FL to Guantanamo Bay Naval Base in Cuba.
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Why do you tow the barge so far behind the tug ?
Keeps strain off the wire in heavy weather
So you work 2 weeks on and 2 off?
Thank you for asking the question I came here to ask. I was wondering the same thing.
When the tow is that far behind the weight of the wire makes it work as a shock absorber. In heavy weather it's important to have the right length on the wire so tug and tow sails up the waves and down the waves simultaneously to avoid jerking in the wire. The tow also won't turn from side to side. The tow will also be free of the prop wash.
Mainly it acts as a huge shock absorber. But also allows reasonable steering control while underway with line trapped centrally in the fantail 'n****r mouth'. When towing up short the line has to be free to traverse.
I have always wanted a tour of a tugboat since i was a kid.I am 93 year old now and it excited me like a little boy.Thank you very much.
Man that’s pretty cool. Thank you
Me too, but I'm only 79 years old. A real adventure.
I'm a kid to those two. I'm only 67. I'ma quick learner so when can I come along? 😊
Very very cool...1 of my favorite comments
That's awesome right there. You sound like you had a good life and its still going strong. It's amazing to me that you are still going strong. You obviously have a secret to getting to where you are now.
This is what youtube was intended for! Excellent work
Thanks for the trip to Gitmo, my first time on a tug (LOL) I'm 76 years old and very blessed with good health. My name is Dale and I guess why this was interesting interesting for me , is that my namesake , my uncle Dale was a captain of a tug on the Ohio river pushing barges. He lived most of his life on the boat and died on the boat . RIP uncle Dale.
“A rough day at sea is still better than any day in the office.”
True
An enjoyable trip, from a retired marine engineer in New Zealand. Thanks for dragging us along.
Glad you enjoyed it, thanks
Dragging Good1
@@TugTrashOutdoors Just curious about a few things What’s the weirdest thing you’ve seen floating in the ocean? Have you seen whales? Biggest fish you’ve caught? Biggest ocean bird you’ve seen? Furthest south you’ve been? (Equator?) *** I really enjoy/appreciate your video acumen. Wide bright focused shots of the ocean. Tight editing. You have a great eye. Love the content. I take great pleasure in my work breaks watching you & your crew. The ocean is so intriguing to me. Thanks again.
I just discovered your channel and am delighted at this video. I love ships, boats, tugboats, diesel engines (especially EMD 567,645 and 710s - I worked for the railroad in the 1960s.), oceans, rivers and great galley grub! I'm just 82 years old and still dream of the life on a tugboat (although physically I probably never would have been suitable for the work). I want you to know how much I appreciate your formidable efforts to share your days work with us.
Thank you very much! I love comments like these
same here brother, i love EMD engines! 645 16 cyl and the 710 turbo charged 20 cyls. if you pay attention to your gauges, exhaust temps, and to me personally, the vacuum manometers, these Engines will tell you when something is wrong and about to go south when you know what to watch for. great comments from you, have a great day!
@@jamesnunya1370 Thanks! Hope you are well!
As a British guy that works in tech, this was absolutely fascinating - thanks for showing us your journey, subbed!
Thanks for the sub!
I thought the exact same, average 9-5 software job. No idea how they get such a cool job but I love it.
Love how tugboats are like a tardis. So much bigger on the inside than they appear on the outside.
I’m very impressed with the organization and cleanliness of the whole boat. Everything in its place.
We do our best!
@@TugTrashOutdoors I get it
This is one of your best videos. I would love to learn more about and see more of Guantanamo. That's someplace I won't get a chance to go to so anything you can show would be great. I loved the McDonalds it is so 90's. I love the tug videos and I hope you keep putting them in the lineup every now and then.
Thanks man!
theres one neat trick you can pull to get to see Guantanamo up close and personal, i just dont recommend it
Definitely like to see more tug videos
Cool video 😊
You can actually go to Cuba now without using the trick!!! Educational Visa is easy to get for up to a month
Thank you so much for sharing this with the world. I'm a retired navy veteran and seeing gitmo was pretty cool. The last time I was there was in 1993 onboard the USS CONOLLY (DD 979). We were going thru refresher training at the time. You did a great job of portraying life at sea. If you aren't doing a bunch training, you're pretty much standing watch or painting/preserving the boat. Keep up the great work!!!
Yep! "If you have time to lean, you have time to clean"
My dad tugboated the Gulf for 35 years. This brings back memories. 👍🏻
The tug videos are always a cool change of pace. Sure, the fishing and hunting videos are the main course for you and for us, but it’s cool to see some of your day to day life stuff every once in a while. It also allows a more “personal/family” type of connection with your audience, which is always a bonus.
Thank you!
People might not realize how awkward it can be filming on ship but you did a great job. You got a sub from me . Fair winds
No most don’t appreciate it. Thanks!
What were you tugging if I may kindly ask,do you deliver goods to gitmo? enjoying your video from Nairobi Kenya.
@@anthonykenneth.1780 Looks like it was for the military base so he's probably not at liberty to say.
I appreciate what you guys do , you are keeping the world supplied with whatever we need while we sleep at home comfortable in our beds , Thanks !
Our pleasure!
I very much enjoyed your video especially your meals! I worked in the oil field all my working life, drilling rigs and pulling units and was happy to see the installation of the new tow line! Very nice video indeed! Thanks!!
That is awesome!
How can I find a company to train me and gain experience with them I want a new trade but no experience
Worked on Tugs 30+years now I'm laid up on the hill I miss it so much like watching your videos brings back So many memories brother thanks 👍⚓
Glad you enjoyed it 🙌🏽
This was a great video. So cool to see what you do, and how yall do it. Make this a recurring thing from time to time, along with the outdoor stuff.
That's the plan!
@@TugTrashOutdoors Toss in a few kitchen tours with the trip and how to cook on the open ocean too,,, 👍👍
Just enjoy the videos sooo much. Nice boat and even nicer group of guys. I love the food. Not easy living but very rewarding and in touch with the real world. Oceans one of my favorite places to be. Thanks
We agree! Thanks
Thanks for taking us along! Genuine dude doing his thing. Thanks bro!
Always! Thank you
Funny. Every time I see a team of guys running one of these tug boats, it looks like an entire NFL defensive front line decided to become a tug boat crew, lol. Great video my friend. 👍🏻😎👍🏻
😆 thanks man
My brother-in-law worked on the tugs in Wellington, New Zealand and family was allowed every so often to come on for a haul out. Something I will remember forever. The harbour at midnight on a glass ocean under a full moon. Surprised me how big the ships were as they loomed over us! Always mad on the sea since I was a kid. Either on it, in it or under it!
It’s would be cool if we could bring family sometimes! Awesome memory! I understand about the sea
Thank you for taking us along. I love to see how people make their living.
Your welcome!
Thank you. I am 76 and like tugs. Your video was excellent and took me to a happy place. All the bad news in the world being with you on your tug is much appreciated. God bless you and the crew. Bob Clearwater, FL.
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks Bob
Just turned 78 yrs old. Used to sail as crew and capt on several yachts from 40 to 80' East coast to the islands. Thank you for great vids. You made my day.
That is awesome! Thanks for watching
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As someone who use to build Tugboats, mad respects to being able to live 14 days on them. The space is tight, and with the crew you have to be able to laugh it. I know you guys get to see good sights.
100%
Very cool. I enjoy watching the tugs work on the Arkansas river and use the locks
After my 5 years leading up to 2nd mate's ticket I listed after working on a big tug like the John Ross or the Wolraad Woltemade. Tugs are super special and hold a special place in my heart. Thanks for the great series, makes me want to go back to sea again.
Excellent depiction of life aboard, thank you. Real value here in conveying to the general public, just what life is like for many Commercial Mariners. It's both rewarding and exceptionally difficult work, operating out of sight & mind. Sailed on the 'Drew Foss', a sister to 'Simone' (launched as 'Leslie Foss'), circa 1981 - 83 running GoM to Central & South America. Great sea boats, a classic Foss inhouse design. This is critical infrastructure involving people, and deserves better than 50+ year old tug boats. For the changes I've witnessed elsewhere in the maritime world, these crews certainly deserve better.
Thank you Capt
Hey love seeing mariners documenting there time at sea. Done two years now at sea on a fishing vessel, loving it.
Very cool!
Fascinating... the grub looks okay as well. Thanks!!!
KZhead suggested I watch this and I was not disappointed. Very interesting and a great insight into life on a Tug boat. Cheers buddy and safe passage to you on the next one
Awesome, thank you!
For as small as tug looks from a outside view, they have quite a bit of room inside. I was surprised how much fuel they hold
That was just great loved your tour of the boat. Was on a Destroyer myself 1954-1957. Thank You Robert Yerkes Lakeland Fl
Very cool! Thanks for
I'm an old USN one hitch (1973-76) sailor who asked for a yard tug, fleet tug, and a destroyer, in that order, upon graduating from Navy HT 'A" Damage Control and Welding schools. I got my third choice, a tin can. Probably for the best, as my nickname quickly became "Bucket Bob." My off-and-on chronic sea sickness was bad enough on a tin can; a fleet tug similar to your tug would have probably killed me in moderate and heavy seas. Thanks for sharing, and I look forward to many more posts. Bravo Zulu on this video!
Thanks man
I love anything with a motor but never had a chance to play with any watercraft much less a tug. Thanks my dude!
Much respect, Ian. Workin' hard while workin', & pumping out great videos as well!!
Appreciate it!
My father in law worked on support vessels for the gas and oil rigs and also as a merchant seaman for over 50 years, so much respect for the men that keep the world moving. Great video guys and the food looks great, well done chef, watching from the United Kingdom 👍🇬🇧🇺🇲
Very cool! Thanks
Interesting bro Thanks for taking Us along
I cant thank you enough! From a person that knows nothing about tugboats or boats for that matter, you made me feel part of the journey and welcomed. Your vibe was amazing. Blessings to you the crew and your family.
You're very welcome!
I worked for Red Stack, towed Roll on Roll off barges between Jax and San Juan in 1973. Great to see vintage McDonalds. sure do miss the Ocean. Thanks and Merry Christmas!
I used to do that run
Roll on Roll off is that a lash barge?
Thank you! I hope you had as much fun filming this as I did watching:) I love to see what goes into making a trip like you do, hard for a guy like me in the middle of the country understand what it takes to get the sea work done. I like vids like this just as much as the ccc!! Thank you again!!!
Thank you so much!!
Great video! Had an opportunity 20+ years ago to ride along on a tug boat to bring a paper boat into a pulp mill in Northern New Brunswick, Canada. Was a great experience!!
Very cool!
Thanks for the opportunity to see what you do. Thanks for looking inside keep up the good work God bless keep your thumb on it
Thanks 👍
Killer video! Thx for takin us along
Thanks
I sure know those waters. Many weeks patrolling the Straits of Florida, and the Windward Passage. Thanks for reviving those memories.
Any time!
I sit behind a desk making computers run all day - fantastic to see a tugboat tour - I love anything with big engines so tugboats are right up there! Thanks for taking us with you.
Some days I would trade you
Hehe some days I would trade you too :D @@TugTrashOutdoors
Great to see a tug at work again , I worked on a big tug taking old war ship from Plymouth up to Scotland UK . Thank you for the video.
Awesome!
Great video! Enjoyed seeing the inside of the tug! Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it
Stay safe Ian! Great video, I too would love more too...Tug and land life!
Thanks! Will do!
Great video, as a retired USN seeing the sunset brought back many, many memories. Nothing like a sunset at sea. I truly absolutely love going to sea. Once again great video
Couldn't agree more!
Really enjoyed video brings back memories of my days towing in rough weather and yes the food was the most important part of the day
So true!
Love what you do for you and your family.
I appreciate that
Very interesting, and very well done also : bright colors, neat images, perfect sound, even when exposed to the wind or to the engine room roar… The daily routine is well documented, as are the essential equipments with a short explanation. Accommodation though is somewhat spartan, as many of the ships built in the 60s or 70s. I took great pleasure watching it here in Paris, France. Thanks for sharing !
@tugtrashoutdoors Thank you for vlogging the trip. Its 880 miles one way the route that i used to take. I sailed Mate for 2 years for Transatlantic lines on Tug Spence back in 2012-14. Pretty gravy dedicated route. Assist tug on both ends. We had fun. The tug sank though. Be careful in winter brother. It can get pretty rough in the stream with a North wind.
Oh yeah I know about the Spence
Are you still on that boat? Route? What is the company name? We used to eat at the mess hall, but I remember that McDonald's. They sell white rice😂
Dude that was an amazing video! I love learning about stuff like that! Thank you so much! I was super excited to see you post another tug video! Happy holidays and happy new years to you your home family and tug family! Stay safe out on the water! ❤
Thank you so much!
Very interesting trip you had....thanks for filming it for us!
More to come!
I was stationed in Gitmo from 89-91. We relied so much on the barge, this is a great video to see what it takes to get it there. Thanks for the memories of Gitmo.
Awesome! Your welcome.
My Stepdad was a Captain for Foss Tugs. He would leave for two weeks every month. He mainly stayed around the Puget Sound area.
I remember these days. I was a C/E on one in my younger days and thanks for your video. 😅
Glad you enjoyed it!
I'm retired and also disabled now, so 'adventures' such as this are the closest I will ever get to experiencing something like this! THANIK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!
Your welcome
You guys are rock stars. Tugs are the Arnold of boats
Awesome. My dad worked on a tugboat for 50 years in Kingston, Jamaica. I remember when I was on the boat, he would go out on the Kingston Harbor to tow in the large container ships and visiting warships. The chef on the tugboat cooked the best food. This brings back so many memories.
I’ve been into Kingston before
Loved your video. First time I've seen you ; was watching it in the comfort of my bed in London uk no waves here! Keep up the good work.
Welcome aboard!
great video Brother! i towed on the wire for over 20 yrs in the pacific, and i found your channel this morning and it really brought back some Great memories! ty, and fair winds and followings Seas to you and your crew, my name is James and i am a retired Chief Engineer unlimited Oceans
Welcome aboard! Thanks for
This is a great video! Thanks for giving us a look at life on a Tugboat. I imagine the food you have onboard is important and your Chef seems to be doing his job. The ribs looked good they fell off the bone!
Glad you enjoyed it!
I watch your videos pretty regular,, this was by far one of your best videos,, don't get me wrong,, I'm all out for fishing & hunting but to see you on another level was great to watch,, 👍👍
Thank you. I worked pretty hard on the edit to keep it engaging and not lose ya along the way to mundane stuff
That you Tug , for it reminds me of being on many Naval Vessels in the late 70's . For I love of seeing something through someone else's eyes as it always enlighten me, to the new things in life that I have not seen. For there was no Micky D;s in that part of the world when I was there. Love your vid so keep them coming. Old Master Gunnery SGT USMC.
Thank you buddy
Semper Fi, Top.
Loved your video thank you for showing us around and taking us with 👍
Thanks for coming 🤙🏽
What a great vlog, I was totally engrossed! It's fascinating to find out how it all works and the life away from home you have. looking forward to watching some more, thanks for putting it up!
Thank you so much!
Nothing nicer than a drum full of new wire/cable eh. After 4 years in the Canuckian Navy I spent pretty much all my sea duties of a Marine Engineer on the North Atlantic. I am pretty sure you have been there to appreciate that northern witch sucking a fellas soul out of him. Days and weeks of a non caring 50 foot rolling waves with 10 feet of chop on them. I never had the pleasure to visit those southern climes. No McDonalds in Iceland that I know of, LOL. I never saw the southern cross to get my earring in my L ear either. I am long ago retired from the salt. Down to just one leg (L) from a highway accident so I am always traveling by recliner now. You sure brought back a bunch of great memories for me. Thanks a bunch my friend. I will get you subbed up. Stop by if you like hand poured silver. I have a good time with it and try to keep things family orientated but sometimes, , , , an oops may happen, LOL.
Yes sir love a new wire! It’s that 10’ chop that gets ya. Thanks for the sub
Great video Ian, very informative, my only question is how did you get into that line of work? Thank you for answering!!
Good question! I’m going to do a complete video on it
@@TugTrashOutdoors I had a chance to be stationed at gitmo in 1975, but went to NAS Jacksonville, later to Okinawa. Always interested in Cuba tho.
Great video, thanks. It looks like that is as close as I will ever get to Cuba, unless things change.
@@raymonddesmond8869 Yep. Me too.
Really interesting. Thanks for making this and giving us the opportunity to watch. Tug lover since “Little Toot”. 😊👍👍
Glad you enjoyed it!
@@TugTrashOutdoors I really did! And I’d definitely tune in for anything else from the tug. 😊
Totally awesome thanks for taking us along some of us never seen inside tug boat
Glad you enjoyed it
Cool video. I have a question, why is the barge so far behind the tug?How do you keep an eye on it?
Wondering that too
So the reason is for the rough weather. The dip in the tow wire acts as a shock absorber.
@@TugTrashOutdoors thanks so now I know
Brought me back (subscribed)..... A tad over 50 yrs ago ('72) worked as a diver tender, deckhand on workboats in the Gulf (Morgan City, LA).... At times, hard dirty/wet/cold work (winter)..... Toughened me up and made me appreciate softer/easier jobs (postal machine mechanic then fireman/engineer for rest of my working life.... retired in 2004)..... This tug and living quarters are quite deluxe, even better than subs (nuke fast attack and diesel boats I served aboard '66-'68)..... Gotta watch more of these.... ;o)
I’ve spent many a day in Morgan City!
I met a guy once who captained a sea tug & took barges from NOLA to & from Venezuela for the oil industry. This was back in the 70's when he was a young sailor. Very good video that gave me a better idea of what his life was like on a tug boat in the open ocean.
👍🏽
Such a classy looking tug! I will always prefer these classic outlines to the 360-view tractor tugs.
Agreed!
Great video! Thanks for taking the time to do it.
My pleasure!
Great video, thanks for the engine room tour, absolutely loved it! Hope to see more of your work. Be safe!
Thanks, will do!
Nice tidy tug...thanks for the tour
No problem 👍
Tug grub looks scrumptious. No wonder so many of the crew are so...well proportioned.
Enjoyable & thorough video. Thanks
Thanks for taking us all on your trip without getting seasick.Cheers from New zealand.
Glad you enjoyed it
I have much respect for you guys. I served in the Navy On an Aircraft Carrier, and I always hung out on the catwalk to watch the tugboats operate and maneuver the carrier away from the dock. It's more fun to see them maneuver the carrier back to the due especially due to the size of it. Looking at you guys making wish became a tugboat operator or mechanic to work on those diesel engines. keep up the great work.
Thanks buddy
Thanks good job! second job i always wanted to do. I got to ride in the back of a garage truck! Holding on for life.
Right on
Thanks for the trip. Very interesting to see a tug at work. Safe sailing.
Thanks, you too!
Many years ago when I was active duty USCG there was a husband and wife that operated a tug that took supplies to GTMO. I met them while have some libations at the Chiefs mess at GTMO. They were a fun couple. He was a retired Navy Chief. I miss my mid-patrol breaks at GTMO.
Very cool
Absolutely fascinating! Thank you so much for sharing!!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks for the episode. I enjoyed it. I'm a USN BM3 Master Helmsman so it was neat for me to see the pilot part of a sea tug.
Very cool!
Many thanks for sharing your workweek on your tugboat. Appreciate the work you do and lucky for you that in the winter you're down there and not up here in the Northeast where the weather is just as rough, but that spray freezes into ice on your decks. Enjoy your work and stay safe.
Many thanks!
Thank you for posting this, 👍 As a Canadian prairie boy I appreciate it. 👍
Any time!
What a true life adventure Captain !!! Wow man, you oughta be charging admission for those money shots. Man I could live on something like that. Thank you for the knowledge of how the world works in reality. Wow !!! So damn cool brother !!! Again thank you !!! Have a prosperous day !!! 🇺🇲🌞🇺🇲🌚🇺🇲
Thanks you!
Just stumbled onto your video and liked it much. Thanks for the tour of the tug. You gave us all a taste of life on an ocean tug. Thanks again. Be safe.
Welcome aboard!
I don't know why but tugs always make me smile, I love them!
me too
Such a wonderful video. Thank you for making this video. Please make more!!!!
Thank you! Will do!
Fun video to watch. I drive a semi and understand how fun it is to go out and get back. Fair Seas!
Thanks be safe out yhere
Great video. Really cool to see what it's like to be on a tugboat. Thanks for sharing!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you for the opportunity to spend time on the boat with. 😮
Thanks for riding along