TUG Handling

Course information:
TUG Handling

Course summary:
The course is intended to equip persons with the necessary skills to handle tugs and is tailored to suit the client†s needs with respect to their level of qualifications and their backgrounds. There are a variety of type and size of tug models that can be used. Qualified tug masters and harbour pilots are available for ship handling exercises.

Course content:
The content will vary after a needs analysis has been completed of the attendees but would vary from basic handling of ASD or Voith tugs when free running , to ship operations â€" vessel stopped up to operations on bow and stern of a moving vessel.
Failure of ship and/or tug can be looked at as desired.

Course structure:
There is a mixture of theory presentations and practical simulation using one of the full mission bridge simulators.


Qualifications achieved:
college based certificate