Ship´s types: (Video) Top 5 Cruise Ships

Parts of a ship: Tug Boats

Container ship parts

CONTAINER SHIP PARTS:

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A Tugboat Captain Life (Video)

 Chris Baker,  A Tugboat Captain

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_PjWslIC6A

Chris Baker pilots tugboats for Staten Island-based McAllister Towing, one of New York City's two towing outfits.




Activity 

"Life on a Tug Boat"  :


1) Are you working on a Tug Boat?

2) What is the name of the Tug Boat? 

3) Where does it work?

4) How many crew members are there?

5) What things do you do onboard?

6) Describe your typical day onboard (routines)

How does a Tug Boat work? (Video)

How Tugboat Works

 Sources: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5fGFxCL-yI

A tugboat (tug) is a boat that maneuvers vessels by pushing or towing them.               Tugs move vessels that either should not move themselves, such as ships in a crowded harbor or a narrow canal, or those that cannot move by themselves, such as barges, disabled ships, log rafts, or oil platforms. Tugboats are powerful for their size and strongly built, and some are ocean-going. Some tugboats serve as icebreakers or salvage boats. Early tugboats had steam engines, but today most have diesel engines. Many tugboats have firefighting monitors, allowing them to assist in firefighting, especially in harbors.

Activity: How does a Tug Boat work?

1) Make a list of technical words from the video

2) Write sentences explaining the main ideas from the video

How do Tugboats Work? (Video)

How do Tugboats Work?

A tugboat (tug) is a boat that maneuvers vessels by pushing or towing them.               Tugs move vessels that either should not move themselves, such as ships in a crowded harbor or a narrow canal, or those that cannot move by themselves, such as barges, disabled ships, log rafts, or oil platforms. Tugboats are powerful for their size and strongly built, and some are ocean-going. Some tugboats serve as icebreakers or salvage boats. Early tugboats had steam engines, but today most have diesel engines. Many tugboats have firefighting monitors, allowing them to assist in firefighting, especially in harbors.

 bibliographical sources: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5fGFxCL-yI

10 most common accidents aboard ships.

10 most common accidents 

aboard ships.

Man Overboard

According to recently published statistics, 90 percent of crew members who fall off ships do so in calm weather when there’s a chop of less than one foot. Alcohol consumption, inattentiveness and general horseplay are often to blame.

Toxic fumes

Entering small spaces without first properly ventilating the area or wearing masks can put crews at risk of serious illness or even death.

Electrical shock

Sometimes the miles of wires on ships become exposed, putting unsuspecting crew members at risk for electrocution or severe shocks. That’s why it’s important to have a planned maintenance system, where electrical equipment is inspected regularly.

Mooring accidents

Winches and ropes are inherently dangerous. It only takes a second for clothing to become tangled. Even though the journey is nearly over, it’s important for the deck crew to remain vigilant throughout the operation to avoid a major accident.

Explosions

Crankcases that are not properly maintained are prone to explosion, which not only wastes time and money in repairs, but also puts crew members at risk. Again, a planned maintenance system can reduce the risk of explosions aboard ships.

Falls

Being hoisted high above the ship’s deck to perform repairs is one of the most dangerous tasks a crew member is asked to do. Luckily, nearly all falls are preventable if proper safety procedures are followed and if harnesses are kept in proper working order.

Piracy

Pirate attacks have been kept in check in recent months by an increased U.S. Navy presence around the Horn of Africa. Nonetheless, every ship should have procedures in place for responding to attacks.

Lifeboat testing

It sounds paradoxical, but taking steps to test equipment designed to save a crew can actually cost a crew member his or her life. A surprising number of accidents occur during the process of testing lifeboats.

Hot work incidents

Ships are hotspots for gases, oils and other explosive materials. So when a crew member is performing hot works repairs, he or she is at risk for burns, toxic fume inhalation or even death due to explosions. Whenever someone is working with flammable materials, it’s imperative that proper safety procedures be followed.