IslanderAg04 said:
CDUB98 said:
IslanderAg04 said:
CDUB98 said:
Assumption: This part of the channel requires no tugs because it is "easily" maneuverable for a ship this size. Closer into port, they probably pick up and drop off.
Until they have power propulsion issues.
Which is how often?
Not sure. But i would say this time was pretty catastrophic. Seems like a small security blanket for large vessels of this type. But as with most things currently, we are a reactive and not a proactive society.
It's the cost benefit analysis...
The odds of this were probably VERY low. So, why spend the money on tugs to ensure it gets past the bridge.
However, now that they have seen the failure rate = 1, that view may change.
But...that adds cost to everything....