Another of the photographs from my recent holiday. We were just leaving Gibraltar Harbour and, as far as I could make out, the entire ship was been steered from the bridge by a guy with a Sony Playstation controller. Whatever he used, it worked well and there were no Costa Concordia moments during the entire cruise.
Ah, technology! Now we can control a huge ship with a little hand-held controller. Maybe a youth spent playing video games isn't a total waste after all.
ReplyDeleteNice little systems - they're called portable piloting & docking systems. Used to sell them.
ReplyDeletenice picture! Alan, have a fun time!
ReplyDeleteVery glad you didn't turn turtle, at any time on your holiday.
ReplyDeleteA playstation controller? Were we meant to see that? Perhaps we're all part of his computer game and don't know it...
ReplyDeleteA long way from the old tea clippers with their double-double helms, four wheels in all, and still a job for the strong and fit!
ReplyDeleteAll the same, I wouldn't want his job.
ReplyDeleteWell I am glad he was at the controls even if it was a joy stick for a steering device. That is a great shot of the ship.
ReplyDeleteInteresting photo! Makes you wonder sometimes.
ReplyDeleteI wouldn't want his job either..but it would be fun to watch him:)
ReplyDeleteIt is amazing how those huge ships can be manoeuvred by a button.
ReplyDeleteIt's fascinating to watch those huge floating hotels being maneuvered into tiny spaces. I would love to spend a day or two on a pilot ship.
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