Johnnytugboat

Johnny Tug Boat

Tug boating in the port of Portland, Maine

from the point of view of a Tug Boat Engineer / Deckhand and

Apprentice Mate of Towing Vessels

Here I am framed by the the two Alco 251V12s in the Engine Room of the

Towing Vessel Alice Winslow

Although I grew up in Coastal Maine and enjoyed the water, I never thought that I would be working on tugboats. I worked for nearly twenty years in the powerline construction industry, and thought that I would retire there. Then…a good friend offered me some part time work as a deckhand. One job and I was hooked. I left my management job and I have begun anew in the tug and barge industry. Winslow Marine, my employer, specializes in Coastal Towing and Barge Work; we only do a little ship docking, mostly in Bath, Maine.

I have earned my 100 Ton Captains License, with a 200 Ton Mate and Apprentice Mate of Towing Vessels. And I am the Safety Officer for Winslow Marine Inc.

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