🛠️ Ship Overview
dual diesel drive with manual gear shifting Navigation: Basic helm interface. Due to lack of space the ship is equipped with a computer. all your info is on the monitor and should be easy to understand.
👷♂️ Operational Role
About the Patrick W The Patrick W is a compact harbor tug based in Valdez, Alaska, designed for cold-water operations and light-duty maneuvering. While it does not carry cargo, its hull form and propulsion layout are optimized for short-range pushing and docking assistance. However, due to its short length and high superstructure, the vessel is unstable in heavy weather and unsafe to operate aggressively in warm waters due to cooling limitations and hull stress.
🎮 Helm Controls
Control Element
Function
Space Bar
Toggle electric connectors for barge)
1 Key
Reverse gear
2 Key
Forward-facing lights
3 Key
Aft-facing lights
4 Key
Shift to gear 2
5 Key
Toggle all lights
6 Key
Shift gear manually
📜 Build History & Notes
The Patrick W is a real harbor tug operating in Valdez Alaska. Its design reflects the constraints of cold-water operations and limited maneuvering space in Valdez harbor. While functional for light towing and harbor work.
⚠️ Stability Warning
