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Joel Milton

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

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Real skills will always matter on the deck of any working vessel. Shutterstock photo.

You can’t YouTube your way to seamanship

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Adaptability is key in the towing industry

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Know when to audible

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Sleep deprivation can be deadly

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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

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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

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Ship assist work — Part 5 — Less is often more

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