Maritime work can be unpredictable. What looks to be a simple seven-minute crossing still needs an attentive crew who are trained and prepared for any eventuality on the water.
Owned and operated by Nexus, who also run the Tyne and Wear Metro system, the Shields Ferry provides an important service with regular crossings over the River Tyne between North Shields and South Shields.
Nathan Williamson, Ferry Skipper Team Leader of the Shields Ferry talked us through what a typical day in the life of a Ferry Skipper looks like. He himself is responsible for the safety of passengers and crew aboard the vessel during the crossing.
