Monday 24 June 2013

Towing On Water: Basic Parts of a Tugboat

If you are aiming for a career that has to do with sea navigation, you may find working on a tugboat fulfilling. A tugboat is a vessel used in towing other water craft that may have been marooned or that cannot be cast ashore because of engine failure or sea traffic. Knowing the basic parts of a tugboat can just give you a head start on your dream job.

The engine room is where instruments and machinery that make a tugboat run are located. A chief engineer usually mans this part of the tug. In larger tugboats that navigate international waters, the chief engineer should be licensed and aided by assistants who help ensure a smooth-sailing, trouble-free ride.

The wheelhouse is the part of the tugboat where the captain, his mates and deckhands are stationed. All decisions regarding water towing are made by the captain; the mates are next in command. The deckhands are in charge of everyday chores that a tugboat operation requires. 

The other tugboat rooms to remember are the galley and the forepeak. The galley is where the crew usually gathers to cook and eat their meals. The forepeak, on the other hand, is the most anterior part of the inside of a ship. This is where memorabilia like photographs and literature are kept if the tug has had a long history on the water.  


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