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[QUOTE]Originally posted by sbalax: [QB] Mr. Norman-- Ships -- both cruise liners and cargo -- have not used tug boats for quite some time. Most docking is done using bow thrusters and either stern thrusters or Azipods -- stern propulsion systems that swivel. We've had the experience several times of having the ship do a 360 either for docking purposes (Cobh/Cork, Ireland where we came into the bay and turned around so that we were facing out for departure) or sightseeing (A Chilean fjord near Puerto Montt). Only once or twice in 24 cruises have we had tugs called out on standby where there was possible need because of tides or currents. They ended up not being used. Perhaps the most amazing bit of seamanship I've seen was when the Captain of Navigator of the Seas "parallel parked" the ship between two others at the dock in Barcelona using only the thrusters and azipods. Frank in cloudy and cool SBA [/QB][/QUOTE]
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