Subscribe to RSS feedLearning the ropes – lines boost safety
A TUG, her crew, and her towlines, are a working relationship that is constantly put to the test. The nature of their business and the working environment is hard on towlines and in return, handling the ropes can be hard on the crew.
That was certainly the case with the towing gear used by Hawaiian Tug and Barge/Young Brothers (HTBYB).
Ed McCain, marine operations manager for the company, explains: “Our lines are exposed to heavy work, and with the amount of wear...
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