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Joel Milton

Joel Milton works on towing vessels. He can be reached at [email protected].

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WorkBoat file photo.

Leave your troubles at the dock - Part II

Back watch crew need to be sleeping before the sun comes up. Shutterstock photo

Lack of sleep is dangerous on the water

Shutterstock photo

The heat is on — Part I

The Dali with portions of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge across its forward deck and in the Patapsco River on March 28. NTSB photo.

Baltimore officials made a bad bet

WorkBoat file photo

Ship assist work — Part 5 — Less is often more

Crescent Towing photo

Learn the vernacular

Crowley photo

How to use an assist tug

02.06.014_tugcaptain — A tug captain busy at work. WorkBoat file photo

The gambler — Part II

Long Beach tugs — Tugboats assist a containership at the Port of Long Beach. Port of Long Beach photo.

The gambler — Part I

WorkBoat file photo

Decision-making — Part II