Course description
Practical ASD tug handling training covering course maintenance, maneuvering, and towing in various conditions.
Training hours
4 h
Lecture
20 h
Simulator
Training goal
Training goal:
- Maintaining constant course and speed forward/backward;
- Horizontal movement (Crabbing);
- Turning maneuvers;
- Stopping the tug in place and maintaining position in various weather conditions;
- Approaching the tug to pass the towline;
- Towing and pushing modes;
- Direct and indirect towing;
- Escort towing.
Requirements
No prerequisites — course open to all interested participants.
Certificate
Certificate issued by the training center, perpetual validity.
