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The Tugboater Family: "I've got your back" is more than just a saying. For a sailor, it's the difference between life and death.
Paperback
Publisher: Bob Ojala
Published: Jun 15 2026
Pages: 238
Weight: 0.71
Height: 0.54 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The lives of men and women working under potentially dangerous conditions must not only cooperate, but they must watch out for one another, and even care for their fellow workers. Knowing the family members of the people whose life may depend on your actions creates a special bond. Those who do not take that responsibility seriously are not part of the family.
Ship and tugboat operations are one of those dangerous professions. Potential danger is lurking nearby most days, and the vessel crews feel committed to protect each other. Because of these close working relationships, the crew members also help to deal with family issues outside the working environment. The crews and their wives, children, and significant others become one large family, and racial and romantic relationships are accepted at face value. Discrimination is not only unacceptable, but it is not safe.
The Tugboater Family will impress you and make you wish the rest of the world could be as responsible and caring as these people show us.
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