The helipad on the front of the wheel house is very unusual.
That big oval shape thingy is a satellite system of some sort.There is one on each side of the wheel house.
The purpose is to provide "dynamic positioning" to the boat, meaning, once they come along side a barge or an oil rig, a computer takes over the handling of the ship . They were right along side us about 5 feet away and the computer system kept them in that exact spot as they used their crane to do a "heavy lift" onto our barge.
It is an impressive vessel.
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It may not seem that way to you, Mark, but you lead a fascinating life! I know it's not all glitz and glamour, but the ocean is so variable and routine doesn't always hold-up in that situation. I'm thinking boredom rarely happens on a tug, especially when it's hauling one of those huge barges!
I'm enjoying your reports from the Gulf battle ground. Hope you all are starting to see that you're making a difference. Also, it seems that the latest "topper" is working -- HURRAY!!!
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