YOU AND THE FARMERS ARE THE BEATING HEART OF THE USA🎉
@joenicoud596710 ай бұрын
We are so blessed as a nation to have the inland waterways we have. We are also lucky to have skilled people who can navigate those waterways. Thank you for a great video.
@antonleimbach64810 ай бұрын
We really are. The river splits up through the country in such a perfect position. I guess that's why its called America's artery
@adamfowler3506 ай бұрын
Love your videos, Dad worked for the Corps of Engineers out of Memphis 38 years. He would love to see these. He left us 30 years ago.
@pacopeso847410 ай бұрын
Great video Capt, sounds like a real mix of weather conditions good to see you again stay safe
@rjay4910 ай бұрын
Great content.
@cliffbrown25664 ай бұрын
Good to see fresh videos 😎✌️
@deanlamberth0sbcglob10 ай бұрын
miss you Capt. Lacrosse Wisconsin
@williamwadephul294110 ай бұрын
Its amazing that you can control that many barges. Just awesome ! 🚢
@chancevonfreund91459 күн бұрын
Thank you. I’ve done it for over 20yrs, and it still amazes me. I’m a fan of my peers. 👍🏻
@marktwained8 күн бұрын
@@marktwained Great job CAP! I enjoy the video's ⚓
@chancevonfreund91456 күн бұрын
Great Show, Captain Kyle. State of Missouri is in a Moderate to Extreme Drought which is keeping both the Missouri & Mississippi Rivers Lower.
@kens.372910 ай бұрын
Actually it’s going through some sort of environmental change. The water is draining into some kind of cave system just past St. Louis
@jamesdavis509610 ай бұрын
No cave system like that.
@marktwained10 ай бұрын
I'm loving this👍👍
@altair45810 ай бұрын
Thank you from Kentucky ✌️
@lesnicholson357810 ай бұрын
Is the Lydia Marie one of Western Rivers Boats? I love the old style boats like you ride
@deanlamberth0sbcglob10 ай бұрын
I really injoy these here videos you do I'm building me a shanty boat and I plan to take on the Arkansas river one day and it helps to know the tugboats and what I need to look out for thanks for sharing
@hobartelam37999 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoy. Arkansas River shanty boat sounds like a very neat adventure. 👍🏻👍🏻
Good work Capt. good to see some new content. I know I’ve been slacking a little bit in that department.. but that will hopefully change soon. I have some new equipment coming and hopefully it will allow me to make some better more quality videos. Stay safe out there.
@thetowboater10 ай бұрын
I’m back to doing drones again. Probably have one with next trip out (couple weeks).
@marktwained10 ай бұрын
@@marktwained I have one coming in the mail within the next couple of days. I’ll be back on the boat Wednesday.
@thetowboater10 ай бұрын
If you didn’t build (or have someone) or have newer DJI with goggles, send it back. Lol The builds are the best by far if you have much flying experience. (I race in a league with some DoD fellas out of Tinker AFB 😎👍🏻)
@marktwained10 ай бұрын
@@marktwained nice!! I didn’t think you were into that kinda thing. Good deal. I actually have a newer DJI coming. Figured I’d use it for a little while and see if I can get some good content and if it works out well I’ll upgrade later on.
@thetowboater10 ай бұрын
Wow!!! This is pretty amazing.
@williamC88886 ай бұрын
So glad to see a new video from you. I was starting to get concerned that something may have happened to you. I really enjoy watching you're videos! Keep on being a river rat, it fits you very well! God Bless and be safe.
@lewineastham334610 ай бұрын
You were talking about size perspective with the small boat of fishermen…. We lived on cumberland island, GA and the kings bay nuclear submarine base was across inter coastal from it. We’d go to town in our boat and big ola subs would be coming in the inlet sometimes and come up beside you. That was neat. I enjoy your videos.
@cumberlandquiltchic110 ай бұрын
Beautiful view of our state capitol building.
@Ms.Bayou449510 ай бұрын
Those freighter captains are probably envious of the skills you guys possess
@blauer255110 ай бұрын
Outstanding
@sir_snore_alot5 ай бұрын
I enjoy the sound of those EMD's Working.
@jimmiemarkum671810 ай бұрын
Кажется безумное количество барж,но Вы с ними справляетесь!
@user-ow5cz7pk8kАй бұрын
Missed you bruh
@traviscaresia870310 ай бұрын
Howdy Captain from Elkhorn, Wisconsin
@jeffhovey181010 ай бұрын
That wind is from an unusual low pressure system over the Great Lakes (for this time of year). You should get plenty of rain in the NW part of the river drainage area. Ohio River should get some also.. I know its been dry in Midwest.
@colty776410 ай бұрын
This video is from March
@marktwained10 ай бұрын
Can't believe those boats push all that weight against the current
@driverjeff14987 ай бұрын
Howdy Captain
@tugboat273910 ай бұрын
I wonder if it is easier to control a barge going upriver against the current, or downriver, with the current. I guess up.
@tigerphid96778 ай бұрын
“Easier” is very subjective type deal. Many variables to consider. One barge downriver is definitely easier than 30 northbound, with same horsepower on a slack river. Generally I prefer southbound, as it’s less stopping for traffic and such.
@marktwained8 ай бұрын
I remember the Old 'Daniel Webster' when Mechling owned her Capt. Kyle. One of your first rides? God Bless!
@Rollo90510 ай бұрын
Boy, Huck and n-word Jim would have a tough time floating down the river today.
@oneupmanship10 ай бұрын
Are tows smaller/shorter when going downstream with a lot of current? I noticed that boat that passed you headed down at 26:00 was really sliding going around the bend, like the head of the tow was being pushed sideways. It occurred to me that if he had as long a tow as you had, it would have been really hard to control the tow going around that bend. And conversely, going upstream, I would think a longer tow would be "easier" to control as you have the current to work against. Correct me where I am wrong please!
@jdhinckley195410 ай бұрын
You are in the area of being right. 👍🏻 5 long (1000’) it generally the industry standard for maximum length. There are some men that push 6 long ((1200’), but it is only on a handful of larger vessels with men that have had training for it. There was big stir in industry, and lawsuits over money and safety when ADM started doing it regularly (and expected) back in late 1990s. It sparked industry wide changes that for a time were helpful. Short memories have allowed the pay scale to slip a bit.
@marktwained10 ай бұрын
@@marktwainedRecently ive been hauling rice out to the river in cape Girardeau mo. Its awesome watching you big boats go by.
@cliffbrown25664 ай бұрын
I pulled a heap of catfish out of the river there at Randolph when I was a young’un.
@jonathankenton718210 ай бұрын
no fitting havin 3rd party grain barges...definitely dont miss those BIGs in break couplings
@wjoldham10 ай бұрын
The river should have plenty of water now
@deanq380510 ай бұрын
Not now actually
@lancelamoon674310 ай бұрын
@@lancelamoon6743 I thought with the rain up north it would be flowing good. Y'all be safe out there
@deanq380510 ай бұрын
Mississippi River through St. Louis and South is Low because of Moderate Drought.
@kens.372910 ай бұрын
@ 13:40 I think that old ship was the Nao Trinidad.
@villagecarpenter226610 ай бұрын
I use to work on the O H Ingram in 1979 but that is not the same boat. It was a double screw 150 ft Can anyone out there speak to that.
@MrBoxer120010 ай бұрын
Which boat you on, capt
@scottallred394110 ай бұрын
And heck, another question. Sometimes there appear to be floats trailing behind the outside aft most barges outboard corners. Are those a telltale for some purpose?
@jdhinckley195410 ай бұрын
Called “flanking” buoys, used as visual aid for speed of river current in relation to the vessel. Young pilots primarily use them as they are very helpful for flanking when they have a lot going on. I don’t use them, and have guys on my watch pull them out beginning watch, and put them back in before going off watch. I tend to always damage or loose them and would get mad that I had to order something I didn’t use. Haha
@marktwained10 ай бұрын
Hey how is your day captain
@MartyVizinat6 ай бұрын
Just curious, do you put the lighter barges on the front so you can get up on plane easier? Asking for a friend
@cherokeesome10 ай бұрын
Get up on plane? These are not light or fast to do anything like that. Different kind of vessels.
@marktwained10 ай бұрын
@marktwained Sorry, I was just joking. I couldn't imagine the amount of power it took to maneuver that many barges. I enjoy your videos and thanks for the reply.
@cherokeesome10 ай бұрын
Just a curious question. Has a big river boat ever been directly hit with a tornado?
@masterphill10010 ай бұрын
Yup. Very little effect. I’ve seen winds over 90mph on a few different trips/boats.
@marktwained10 ай бұрын
Them fellas fishing getting that barge bite...it happens
@thereelnredneck9 ай бұрын
What are you carrying in those barges i was wondering? I am from holland we've got fair sized combinations here but nothing like you there😁
@mack84889 ай бұрын
Mainly grain in these.
@marktwained9 ай бұрын
@@marktwained Ah grain okay.
@mack84889 ай бұрын
Primarily, corn, soybeans, hard red winter wheat, and rice.
@marktwained9 ай бұрын
@@marktwained aha ok... thank you for elaborating🙂 i apriciate it
@mack84889 ай бұрын
Sounds like actor Sam Elliot, in slow motion. Is this guy even awake?
@okeefer200010 ай бұрын
What does it take to get a job and working on the EMDs in some of them boats?
@coreymcdowell347110 ай бұрын
Call Western Rivers Boat Management office in Paducah, Kentucky. Ask for Chuck. He is the man to talk to. 👍🏻
@marktwained10 ай бұрын
If you don’t have experience on EMDs, (at least basic knowledge for daily maintenance and such).. get some before you call him. 👍🏻
@marktwained10 ай бұрын
@@marktwained thank you
@coreymcdowell347110 ай бұрын
00:31 and if the guy at the controls fall overboard ? Not the safest place to stand ....
@MedionxtrАй бұрын
I was actually there and don’t know full details of that uneventful maneuver, but your safety input is noticed. 👍🏻
@marktwainedАй бұрын
I'll bet I could run that push, straight into the bank.
@memyself834010 ай бұрын
Hey Marktwain how much money do you make driving TugBoats and how many years you been doing this Job
@baronkeithprevostjr681010 ай бұрын
Over twenty years. Pay depends on quite a few variables..area, experience, tow size… Generally nowadays river pilots can make $600-$1400 per day.
@marktwained10 ай бұрын
@@marktwaineddo you work every day when you're on the boat?
@Ms.Bayou449510 ай бұрын
Every six hours for as many days as I work. It’s cool though because I get time off every six hours. 👍🏻🤷🏼♂️
@marktwained10 ай бұрын
Haven’t you watched my videos? Work? Lol There are trips I don’t “work” at all. 👍🏻
@marktwained10 ай бұрын
@@marktwainedof course I watch your videos! Lol! How else could I get such beautiful views of the river that flows right past my house? I appreciate the time you take to record them. Great job!
@Ms.Bayou449510 ай бұрын
Let 'er eat. Lol
@donniedoesit495810 ай бұрын
Are you aloud to fish 🐟 🤔 😏 just kidding yall have to be aware at all times i can see that. It seems very busy.
@williamC88886 ай бұрын
Allowed, yes Do I? No.
@marktwained6 ай бұрын
Got big one on that old girl lol
@paullavergne2477Ай бұрын
This is why we have to go EV cars. So diesel engines can keep putting out fumes.
@UQRXD9 ай бұрын
They are trying a hybrid style fleet boat. The future looks amazing with boat designs and new technologies emerging. 👍🏻
@marktwained9 ай бұрын
Somebody need to confiscate the camera from this videographer! Most of this video is horrible because of the camera moving all over the place all the time. And the zooming! The guy loves his zoom! This is an example of how not to make a video.
@youyouulf10 ай бұрын
The guy is a tugboatt skipper not Steven Spielberg
@SteveHodges-cn7ns10 ай бұрын
Thank you for the compliment. 👍🏻❤️ I’ve never been called a videographer. (I’ll work on improving quality. 👍🏻😉)
@marktwained10 ай бұрын
Capt what's starting pay for a deckhand, on a big tow, at western rivers? What does a 1st mate make?
@70montego7 ай бұрын
I’m not sure. That’s out of my loop.
@marktwained7 ай бұрын
@@marktwained I was figuring deck mate is at 400 a day, deck hand, 265.
@70montego7 ай бұрын
in holland they see the veerhaven pushing 9 veshels and they say omg this is big lol
YOU AND THE FARMERS ARE THE BEATING HEART OF THE USA🎉
We are so blessed as a nation to have the inland waterways we have. We are also lucky to have skilled people who can navigate those waterways. Thank you for a great video.
We really are. The river splits up through the country in such a perfect position. I guess that's why its called America's artery
Love your videos, Dad worked for the Corps of Engineers out of Memphis 38 years. He would love to see these. He left us 30 years ago.
Great video Capt, sounds like a real mix of weather conditions good to see you again stay safe
Great content.
Good to see fresh videos 😎✌️
miss you Capt. Lacrosse Wisconsin
Its amazing that you can control that many barges. Just awesome ! 🚢
Thank you. I’ve done it for over 20yrs, and it still amazes me. I’m a fan of my peers. 👍🏻
@@marktwained Great job CAP! I enjoy the video's ⚓
Great Show, Captain Kyle. State of Missouri is in a Moderate to Extreme Drought which is keeping both the Missouri & Mississippi Rivers Lower.
Actually it’s going through some sort of environmental change. The water is draining into some kind of cave system just past St. Louis
No cave system like that.
I'm loving this👍👍
Thank you from Kentucky ✌️
Is the Lydia Marie one of Western Rivers Boats? I love the old style boats like you ride
I really injoy these here videos you do I'm building me a shanty boat and I plan to take on the Arkansas river one day and it helps to know the tugboats and what I need to look out for thanks for sharing
Glad you enjoy. Arkansas River shanty boat sounds like a very neat adventure. 👍🏻👍🏻
Captain. We.really miss.your.awesome livestreams. Hope.all is.well.your.way.
Good work Capt. good to see some new content. I know I’ve been slacking a little bit in that department.. but that will hopefully change soon. I have some new equipment coming and hopefully it will allow me to make some better more quality videos. Stay safe out there.
I’m back to doing drones again. Probably have one with next trip out (couple weeks).
@@marktwained I have one coming in the mail within the next couple of days. I’ll be back on the boat Wednesday.
If you didn’t build (or have someone) or have newer DJI with goggles, send it back. Lol The builds are the best by far if you have much flying experience. (I race in a league with some DoD fellas out of Tinker AFB 😎👍🏻)
@@marktwained nice!! I didn’t think you were into that kinda thing. Good deal. I actually have a newer DJI coming. Figured I’d use it for a little while and see if I can get some good content and if it works out well I’ll upgrade later on.
Wow!!! This is pretty amazing.
So glad to see a new video from you. I was starting to get concerned that something may have happened to you. I really enjoy watching you're videos! Keep on being a river rat, it fits you very well! God Bless and be safe.
You were talking about size perspective with the small boat of fishermen…. We lived on cumberland island, GA and the kings bay nuclear submarine base was across inter coastal from it. We’d go to town in our boat and big ola subs would be coming in the inlet sometimes and come up beside you. That was neat. I enjoy your videos.
Beautiful view of our state capitol building.
Those freighter captains are probably envious of the skills you guys possess
Outstanding
I enjoy the sound of those EMD's Working.
Кажется безумное количество барж,но Вы с ними справляетесь!
Missed you bruh
Howdy Captain from Elkhorn, Wisconsin
That wind is from an unusual low pressure system over the Great Lakes (for this time of year). You should get plenty of rain in the NW part of the river drainage area. Ohio River should get some also.. I know its been dry in Midwest.
This video is from March
Can't believe those boats push all that weight against the current
Howdy Captain
I wonder if it is easier to control a barge going upriver against the current, or downriver, with the current. I guess up.
“Easier” is very subjective type deal. Many variables to consider. One barge downriver is definitely easier than 30 northbound, with same horsepower on a slack river. Generally I prefer southbound, as it’s less stopping for traffic and such.
I remember the Old 'Daniel Webster' when Mechling owned her Capt. Kyle. One of your first rides? God Bless!
Boy, Huck and n-word Jim would have a tough time floating down the river today.
Are tows smaller/shorter when going downstream with a lot of current? I noticed that boat that passed you headed down at 26:00 was really sliding going around the bend, like the head of the tow was being pushed sideways. It occurred to me that if he had as long a tow as you had, it would have been really hard to control the tow going around that bend. And conversely, going upstream, I would think a longer tow would be "easier" to control as you have the current to work against. Correct me where I am wrong please!
You are in the area of being right. 👍🏻 5 long (1000’) it generally the industry standard for maximum length. There are some men that push 6 long ((1200’), but it is only on a handful of larger vessels with men that have had training for it. There was big stir in industry, and lawsuits over money and safety when ADM started doing it regularly (and expected) back in late 1990s. It sparked industry wide changes that for a time were helpful. Short memories have allowed the pay scale to slip a bit.
@@marktwainedRecently ive been hauling rice out to the river in cape Girardeau mo. Its awesome watching you big boats go by.
I pulled a heap of catfish out of the river there at Randolph when I was a young’un.
no fitting havin 3rd party grain barges...definitely dont miss those BIGs in break couplings
The river should have plenty of water now
Not now actually
@@lancelamoon6743 I thought with the rain up north it would be flowing good. Y'all be safe out there
Mississippi River through St. Louis and South is Low because of Moderate Drought.
@ 13:40 I think that old ship was the Nao Trinidad.
I use to work on the O H Ingram in 1979 but that is not the same boat. It was a double screw 150 ft Can anyone out there speak to that.
Which boat you on, capt
And heck, another question. Sometimes there appear to be floats trailing behind the outside aft most barges outboard corners. Are those a telltale for some purpose?
Called “flanking” buoys, used as visual aid for speed of river current in relation to the vessel. Young pilots primarily use them as they are very helpful for flanking when they have a lot going on. I don’t use them, and have guys on my watch pull them out beginning watch, and put them back in before going off watch. I tend to always damage or loose them and would get mad that I had to order something I didn’t use. Haha
Hey how is your day captain
Just curious, do you put the lighter barges on the front so you can get up on plane easier? Asking for a friend
Get up on plane? These are not light or fast to do anything like that. Different kind of vessels.
@marktwained Sorry, I was just joking. I couldn't imagine the amount of power it took to maneuver that many barges. I enjoy your videos and thanks for the reply.
Just a curious question. Has a big river boat ever been directly hit with a tornado?
Yup. Very little effect. I’ve seen winds over 90mph on a few different trips/boats.
Them fellas fishing getting that barge bite...it happens
What are you carrying in those barges i was wondering? I am from holland we've got fair sized combinations here but nothing like you there😁
Mainly grain in these.
@@marktwained Ah grain okay.
Primarily, corn, soybeans, hard red winter wheat, and rice.
@@marktwained aha ok... thank you for elaborating🙂 i apriciate it
Sounds like actor Sam Elliot, in slow motion. Is this guy even awake?
What does it take to get a job and working on the EMDs in some of them boats?
Call Western Rivers Boat Management office in Paducah, Kentucky. Ask for Chuck. He is the man to talk to. 👍🏻
If you don’t have experience on EMDs, (at least basic knowledge for daily maintenance and such).. get some before you call him. 👍🏻
@@marktwained thank you
00:31 and if the guy at the controls fall overboard ? Not the safest place to stand ....
I was actually there and don’t know full details of that uneventful maneuver, but your safety input is noticed. 👍🏻
I'll bet I could run that push, straight into the bank.
Hey Marktwain how much money do you make driving TugBoats and how many years you been doing this Job
Over twenty years. Pay depends on quite a few variables..area, experience, tow size… Generally nowadays river pilots can make $600-$1400 per day.
@@marktwaineddo you work every day when you're on the boat?
Every six hours for as many days as I work. It’s cool though because I get time off every six hours. 👍🏻🤷🏼♂️
Haven’t you watched my videos? Work? Lol There are trips I don’t “work” at all. 👍🏻
@@marktwainedof course I watch your videos! Lol! How else could I get such beautiful views of the river that flows right past my house? I appreciate the time you take to record them. Great job!
Let 'er eat. Lol
Are you aloud to fish 🐟 🤔 😏 just kidding yall have to be aware at all times i can see that. It seems very busy.
Allowed, yes Do I? No.
Got big one on that old girl lol
This is why we have to go EV cars. So diesel engines can keep putting out fumes.
They are trying a hybrid style fleet boat. The future looks amazing with boat designs and new technologies emerging. 👍🏻
Somebody need to confiscate the camera from this videographer! Most of this video is horrible because of the camera moving all over the place all the time. And the zooming! The guy loves his zoom! This is an example of how not to make a video.
The guy is a tugboatt skipper not Steven Spielberg
Thank you for the compliment. 👍🏻❤️ I’ve never been called a videographer. (I’ll work on improving quality. 👍🏻😉)
Capt what's starting pay for a deckhand, on a big tow, at western rivers? What does a 1st mate make?
I’m not sure. That’s out of my loop.
@@marktwained I was figuring deck mate is at 400 a day, deck hand, 265.
in holland they see the veerhaven pushing 9 veshels and they say omg this is big lol