Jean is the captain of the Switzer Bedford, and was our host for the hour and a half adventure.
We took a tug boat across the Halifax harbour to tug a tanker which has unloaded its load and was now heading out to the open sea.
Getting ready to leave the harbour.
Looking back at Macdonald Bridge
Heading Out into the Harbour
We followed the lead tug to the tanker called the Norient Solar.
The workers head from the warmth of the ship to the open deck to untie the tanker.
On Deck
Tim shoots as the tugboat approaches the side of the tanker.
The Switzer Bedford pulls the Norient Solar out from the shore so that it can turn around.
Checking the Rope
With both tugs pulling the tanker, the job gets done epediently.
With the job all done, the rope is released and dropped down.
Jean is in control, and all goes according to plan, despite a slight delay.
Back from the job in time for another boat to head out.
The lighthouse helps to guide the way.
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