Tugboat Life and Responsibilities

Dustin Dethlefs, a logger from Oregon, shares his experience transitioning to a deckhand on a tugboat in Ketchikan, Alaska. He discusses the challenges and responsibilities of transporting logs between islands, including potential hazards like unexpected weather and equipment failures. Dustin also reflects on the personal sacrifices he makes, leaving his family behind to provide a better life for his son, and his determination to prove his worth to his crew and employer.

What new role is Dustin Dethlefs taking on in Ketchikan, Alaska?

• Manager of a logging company

• Pilot of a seaplane

• Deckhand on a tugboat

• Captain of a fishing boat

What is one of the main challenges faced by tugboat crews?

• Navigating through dense forests

• Finding new logging sites

• Dealing with unexpected weather

• Avoiding wildlife on the water

What could happen if a log raft's boom gives out?

• Logs could be stolen

• Logs could sink to the bottom

• Logs could float away

• Logs could catch fire

Why did Dustin leave his family in Oregon?

• To escape the city life

• To join a new logging company

• To provide a better life for his son

• To explore new career opportunities

What is Dustin's son's name?

• Ethan James

• Logan Smith

• Dawson Hunter

• Oliver Brown

What is most important to Dustin at the end of the day?

• Becoming a tugboat captain

• Proving his worth to the company

• Providing a good life for his son

• Earning a high salary

What does Dustin aim to show the crew and company?

• That he can work independently

• That he can handle any challenge

• That he is worth keeping around

• That he can lead the team

What motivates Dustin to perform well in his new role?

• The desire to travel

• The need to prove himself

• The opportunity to learn new skills

• The chance to earn more money