Tug Life – Meet Bernhard, the reliable tugboat
Ahoy Seafarers!
Welcome to our Meet the Fleet series! Over the next couple of weeks, interspersed with our regular development insights postings, we will be introducing the ships of Seafarer: The Ship Sim to you!
[h3]🪢 Meet Tug Bernhard[/h3]
In the vast and heavy world of maritime cargo, it’s not always the largest ships that make the biggest impact. Sometimes, it’s the smallest ones – like Tug Bernhard, one of the most unassuming but essential vessels of Crescentport Logistics, the gateway to your cargo career.
Today, we’re diving into the design and gameplay role of Bernhard, the reliable tugboat.
[h3]⚓ A Tugboat built for Precision[/h3]
Tug Bernhard is modeled after real-world harbor tugs that use propeller gondola drives. The dual propeller gondola setup allows for tight turns, ideal for close-quarter maneuvering in busy harbors.
[h3]🛶 From Deck to Engine Room [/h3]
Tug Bernhard isn’t just a ship you operate from afar – it’s a vessel you can walk through, explore, and interact with. Several key areas are fully accessible for you to explore.
The main deck is home to the winch system used during towing services. This is where you’ll connect and manage towlines, and oversee the hands-on part of towing contracts.
The engine room is tucked below deck. Check on your systems and perform maintenance if necessary. It’s always important to stay ahead of mechanical issues that might arise mid-operation!
The bridge will be your main domain. From here, you’ll pilot the tugboat across the seas. It includes many buttons and screens for you to press, check, and control… and of course, your captain’s chair! You can of course explore the rest of the ship as well, so go have a wander!
[h3]💼 Ready for Towing Services[/h3]
Once a towing service contract comes in, Tugboat Bernhard gets to shine. Maneuver her near the cargo vessel needing assistance, request a towline, connect it to your winch system, tighten the line, and begin the process of towing the ship into place. But that's only half the job – Bernhard is also built for tugging, the art of pushing a vessel into its final position. Often required at the end of a towing operation, this critical phase ensures the ship docks exactly where it needs to be.
And with upgrades, you can definitely broaden the horizon for Bernhard and make her accessible for different types of missions.
Are you ready to choose the tug life? 🕴️
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