Storm Doris: Ro-ro Britannia Seaways leaves her berth with 2 tugs, 23 February 2017
2,547 views · Published 23 February 2017 · 4:37 · Indexed 6 November 2026
Channel: The Maritime Gazette · 2017 · News & Politics
Ro-ro Ferries like Britannia Seaways are designed to carry out all their manoeuvres under their own power, using their powerful bowthrusters and twin engines, and Becker rudders to control propellor thrust. But on some rare occasions, the master might need to engage tugs to help the ship with close quarters control - and this morning, February 23rd, with Storm Doris coming in, was one of those.
