WATCH: Holding a ship in precisely the same position with a fresh breeze on the beam and a tide running is a difficult, if not nearly impossible, job.
But it looks like Assister has her DP2 Dynamic Positioning system in operation as she stands aside at the channel edge to allow container ship MSC Venice to pass through.
At around 2minutes 45s, you can see her lower the plough, and make ready to continue work.
#dredging #ploughdredger #Assister
https://youtu.be/IMx4ixp_GQg
Assister holds position and drops the plough; 1 July 2023

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WATCH: We were LIVE on Sunday morning from the Viewpoint at the Port of Felixstowe - talking about what we've been filming this morning, and what will be online later today!
#Ship #containership #dredger #ploughdredger #Felixstowe #seaport #LIVE
https://youtu.be/tG8Zf8zeNZk
Originally LIVE update on Sunday morning, from Ships and Shipping; 2 July 2023

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