- When there is lesser traffic on the outports, the ‘giants’ ply their trade by traveling from port to port.
- Given the priority to the depth of water, suitable anchorages, and weather monitoring, as tugboats reduce weather-related downtime,it is an added expense for the ship-owner.
- Tugboat crews are trained as normal seamen or officers at the Caribbean Maritime University or other certified institutions.
- The nuances of the job are highly specialized and are learned on the job.
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